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JANUARY 2015

THE CHIANINA FULLBLOOD Revisit the Fullblood history and take a trip south of the border for a present-day look at a working Fullblood ranch.

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CONTENTS 8

Optimism for the Chi Breed • John Higgins

10 I Wish You the Best • Kyle Dice 12 Data Collection Should Be Breeder Priority in 2015 • Doran Junek 14 Looking Back, Looking Forward • Jessica Cheesman 16 Happy New Year From Kentucky • Laurel Culp 18 Exited to Represent the Chi Breed • Caron Goff 20 Thoughtful Interactions with All Creatures • Jenn Zeller 22 The Fullblood: A Proud History, A Potential Future • Doran Junek Plus, Around The Ring, New Member Listings, and More!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 18

National Western Stock Show Chianina/Chiangus Pen Show in “The Yards” – 8 a.m. – Denver, CO

NWSS Sale Cattle Evaluation in “The Yards” – Denver, CO

Jan 18

Jan 18

National Western Stock Show ACA “Hybrid Advantage” Sale, LCAA, 1 p.m. – Denver, CO

Jan 19

National Western Stock Show Junior Heifer Show on “The Hill” – 9 a.m. – Denver, CO

Jan. 30

FWSS Youth Show followed by Open Shows – Fort Worth, TX

Feb. 7

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Horsley Bros. Eastern Exposure Sale – Galva, Ill.

Feb. 20

Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Chianina Show, 11 a.m./Sale 3:30 p.m., Kearney, NE

Feb. 21

Willow Oak Best Black Bulls in America Sale – 12 p.m., Rogersville, TN

March 7

Dakota Gold Production Sale, 1 p.m., Miller, S.D.

March 14

The Chi Connection Sale at the Ohio Beef Expo, 12 noon, Columbus, OH

March 28

Talmo Ranch Online Heifer Sale

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NEWS

NWSS Junior Heifer Show

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The 2015 National Western Stock Show Junior Chianina Show on the Hill will be Monday, January 19, 2015. A complete schedule can be found in the National Western premium book. More information will be posted on the ACA website as it becomes available.

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ACA Members Judge/Win Hoosier Beef Congress Showmanship Contest Nearly 700 youth competed in the 2014 Hoosier Beef Congress Showmanship Contest in Indianapolis the first weekend in December.

ACA members Ken & Kelsey Culp and Brad & Hannah Winegardner, along with Sara Kober, had the privilege and honor to judge the prestigious contest. After age division heats, quarter finals, semi finals and finals, the judges all collaborated on the Overall Champion.

AJCA member Becca Chamberlin was named the Supreme Showman.

Congratulations to Becca!

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Fort Worth

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Chiangus Heifer Futurity Attention all Chiangus breeders! The Chiangus Heifer Futurity is planned to be held in conjunction with the National Junior Heifer Show in Springfield, Illinois.

The tentative show date is Monday, June 22. The females must be nominated by the breeder in order to participate. Cash prizes will be paid out to the top five females. Look for more information in this issue.

American Chianina Journal deadline The American Chianina Journal deadline for the March issue is January 20, 2015.

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NEWS

In Memoriam Lester Ward

Lester E. Ward Jr., 92 of Versailles, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday December 10, 2014 at 6:35 AM. He was born September 17, 1922 in Centerville, Indiana the son of the late Lester E. & Helen Marie (Killen) Ward Sr. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II where he was a Prisoner of War and received the Purple Heart. He was a farmer.

He was a member of the Greenville American Legion Post #140, Greenville V.F.W., the American Chianina Association, the Ohio Chianina Association, the Darke County Cattlemen’s Association, & a Board Member of the Ohio Farm Bureau, a Member of the Darke County School Board, a Member of the Montgomery County JVS Board; he received numerous Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Awards; the Who’s Who Award, numerous Herdsman Awards, numerous Government Certificates, & numerous Government Recognitions.

He is survived by his wife: Marlene N. (Bowman) Ward of Versailles; his children & spouses: Leslie E. & Debra Ward of Versailles, Roger K. & Danna Miller of Beamsville; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother & sister in law: Donald & Joann Ward of Richmond, Indiana; sisters & brothers in law: Jeraldine Osborne of Richmond, Indiana, Rozella & Eddie Garrett of Richmond, Indiana, Glenda & John Keller of Richmond, Indiana.

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Bulletin Colleen Sheilds

Colleen Vallandingham Shields passed away on November 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. She is survived by her son Val B. Shields and his wife Vicky Barnes Shields of Falmouth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Avery Clinton “Tick” Shields and by her father C.S. “Stanley” Vallandingham and mother Kleo Morehead Vallandingham.

She graduated in 1947 from WaltonVerona High School and was valedictorian of the class. She then went to the University of Louisville and graduated in 1951 with a Mathematics degree and honors in the class. She taught school from 1955 until the spring of 1965 when her son was born. She resumed teaching in 1974 until she retired with 27 ½ years of service at Walton-Verona High School.

Before and after college, she worked in the Vallandingham family business in Walton, “The Walton Garage” Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge Agency until it closed in 1969. She served on the WaltonVerona School Board, Walton-Verona School Foundation and was inducted into the Walton-Verona Alumni Hall of Fame.

She was a member of the Walton Christian Church and attended Unity Baptist Church.

Tick, Colleen and Val started in the early 80’s breeding Chianina and Chiangus cattle and developed VBS Farms, a nationally known breeder and exhibitor, with one of the most predominant herds in the Southwest. Colleen loved her family, friends and students and has helped many people to fulfill their hopes and dreams.

Katherine’s Journey

On Wednesday, December 10th, Kathie decided it was her time to leave work behind and head for her Hartsburg home.

What her family did not know was this would be the last time she would be leaving a place her and Garland created nearly 50 years ago. Shortly after leaving, Kathie suffered from a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD. She lost a significant amount of blood flow and oxygen to her brain as a result of the tear.

Kathie fought this battle until Thursday, December 18th, with her beloved husband Garland, children, family and grandchildren by her side. We are better people and very fortunate to have Kathie be a part of all of our lives. Mom will continue to be our guardian angel.

Katherine A. Gehrke

Katherine A. Gehrke, 72, of rural Hartsburg, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria.

Katherine A. Gehrke was born March 8, 1942, in Monticello, the daughter of George E. and Margaret Stoerger. She was united in marriage to Garland H. Gehrke on July 8, 1961, in Bement, Ill. He survives. Also surviving Mrs. Gehrke are her children: Georgia (Todd) Lowman, Troy (Colleen) Gehrke, and Jennifer Gehrke; six granddaughters: Kelsey (Matthew) Boyer, Samantha Lowman, Danielle Gehrke, Alisha (Justin) Wahls, Rochelle Gehrke, and Haley Gehrke, one great-grandson, Isaac Gehrke; two sisters, Betty Lou (Woody) Dean and Pege (Paul) Barnes; two brothers, Rick (Lynn) Stoerger and Doug (Jody) Stoerger; and her beloved dog, Rocco. She was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Gehrke; one infant sister, Georgia Lee Stoerger; and her parents.

Mrs. Gehrke graduated from Bement High School in 1960. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Mrs. Gehrke and her husband owned and operated Garland Gehrke Trucking since 1962.

Memorials may be made to: Holy Family Catholic Church or American Chianina Association to support the Summer 2015 NJHS.

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COLUMN

Optimism for the Chi Breed John Higgins, ACA Board of Directors

Optimistic. That is how I feel about the Chi breed and the direction in which it is headed. With the number of beef cattle in the United States at an all-time low and beef prices at an all-time high, the Chi breed still stands out as one of the most versatile breeds, ranging from fullblood Chianina to Chiangus, Chimaine, and Chiford hybrids.

The recent success of the Dakota’s Striving for Excellence Female Sale is further proof that knowledgeable cattlemen see the value that Chianina genetics can add to a commercial program. These superior genetics have been very apparent both on the rail and in the show ring, with breeders of other breeds commenting on the incredible depth and quality of both the Chiangus and Chianina shows at the North American in Louisville.

Due to the schedule change at the N.A.I.L.E., the Chi breed had less exposure than ever to fellow breeders and cattlemen. Cattle for the open show were not allowed to move into the barn until Tuesday, and junior show cattle had to either stay in tieouts for the weekend or stall in the junior area until cattle were allowed into the main barn. Because of this, many junior exhibitors did not stay for the open show. Nevertheless, the Chi breed was still extremely well represented. Both junior and open shows ran very smoothly, thanks to a great ACA staff and Junior Board of Directors. It is incredibly encouraging to see what great hands our future is in with these junior leaders and exhibitors.

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The Chianina breed is under great management with a small yet efficient staff. This past fall alone, staff members have traveled over 20,000 miles and made 70 herd visits. They provide exceptional service and guidance to breeders with any questions or concerns they may have. Our breed is comprised of many fine people with different types of breeding programs and directions, and our staff is always willing to learn more about your breeding program and help with anything that you may need. That is what makes our association special: there is great support and understanding among all breeders, no matter what direction you are working toward with your herd. The Chiangus Council is another group of members that is working to improve the future of the breed by registering more cattle and turning more data on their herds in to the Association, all while encouraging other ACA members to do the same. This will only better our breed by increasing numbers and making our data more reliable.

I hope to see you in the New Year, and let’s have a good representation of our breed at upcoming shows such as the National Western, Fort Worth Stock Show, and spring preview shows. Remember to keep raising great Chianina cattle. Stay the course: turn in data, register cattle, and get involved with YOUR association!

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jordan Holt Northwest Region 2017 36892 133rd St. Mina, SD 57451 605.380.1209

John Higgins, Chairman At Large 2015 9845 Statesville Rd. Watertown, TN 37184 615.207.4555 higginjo@realtracs.com

Don Esch, Treasurer At Large 2015 717 N. 22nd Rd. Unadilla, NE 68454 402.269.5845 don@eschcattle.com

Keith Schrick At Large 2016 728 White Bull Lane MIlsap, TX 76066 817.366.6435 schricklandandcattle@yahoo.com

jordan@dakotalivestocksupply.com

Val Shields, Vice Chairman Southeast Region 2017 837 Dahms Rd. Falmouth, KY 41040 859.654.4440 vbsfarms@aol.com

Ed Miller At Large 2015 8805 FM 818 Big Spring, TX 79740 432.816.8676 ecmiller26@hotmail.com

Mike Rose At Large 2016 3395 W South River Rd. Logansport, IN 46947 765.438.7609 fourrosescattle@dishmail.net

Bryan Schaefer At Large 2017 Box 28 Des Lacs, ND 58733 701.725.4902 schaeferchiangus@yahoo.com

Matt Michel, Secretary Northeast Region 2015 4161 E. 750 S. Fort Branch, IN 47648 812.632.0379 snakeruncattle@sit-co.net

Brad Stoppel Southwest Region 2016 18361 Reservoir, Rd. Russell, KS 67665 785.483.2753 jstoppel34@hotmail.com

Brad Winegardner At Large 2016 8865 Harding Hwy. Lima, OH 45801 419.303.3399 bmwinegardner@yahoo.com

Art Pittman At Large 2017 PO Box 336 Micro, NC 27555 919.291.2345 littlecreekfarms@bbnp.com

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COLUMN

I Wish You the Best Kyle Dice, Former Director of Youth Activities/Director of Shows

By the time this publication goes to print, many of you will have already heard about my resignation.

Yes, after one short year I will be pursuing another career much closer to my home in Indiana. This has undoubtedly been the most gratifying year to date for myself personally. The opportunity given to me by the Chianina Association has been unparalleled. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to not only my success, but also, the Junior programs as well.

This last year our Junior programs have been turning heads from all directions. When I was first given the offer to be the Youth Activities Coordinator I was a bit unsure about the response the Junior Board would have – mainly because I was only a few years older than our junior president! Being young and fresh out of college, I was afraid that there would be some challenges in authority. Luckily, the two junior boards that I have had a privilege to work with have been nothing but a class act. Instead of questioning my authority we all came together as a team and worked to make each step better then the last. It really became apparent when we were at the Youth Beef Industry Council (YBIC) this last April.

The concept of YBIC is to give the youth an opportunity to garner first hand knowledge of the industry and how it relates to the world. It is a couple of days long and included industry tours at Purina and Monsanto. It also had motivational speakers, fun games to get youth involved in meeting new people and a dance to cap it off. This was also the first official field trip as the youth advisor and with that came much stress and worry, hoping that nothing would go wrong. And nothing did. In fact, it went so well that we were starting to be the association that other

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breed representatives looked at for answers.

All of this came about because of the professional standard that our Junior Board held themselves up to. Throughout the whole YBIC trip other advisors and industry professionals were continually complimenting the AJCA. After YBIC I knew that we had to keep the positive momentum going throughout the whole year. And we did! The 2014 National Junior Heifer Show (NJHS) was a HUGE success for the AJCA, ACA and Chianina producers as a whole. With the addition of the Shorthorn Association in the mix we were all a little unsure of what to completely expect. However, something must have been right because still to this day I am getting compliments on the Junior National Show. We inducted new contests for the youth, gave out more awards and tried our best to give recognition where it was due.

While at the NJHS I had many youth come up and ask about how to get on the Junior Board of Directors.

In fact, we had one of our largest elections this year.

As an advisor for a youth program I can assure you, that feeling alone, of having so many exhibitors wanting to be on a Junior Board that you are running, was worth all of the hustle and bustle of planning a National Junior Heifer Show. However, to top it all off, I had exhibitors with family traditions deeply rooted in other breed associations, ask if they could be my intern for any of the upcoming national shows.

It was a great feeling having such a large election for our 2014 – 2015 Junior Board and it was an entirely joyous feeling knowing that now youth from outside

our organization are seeing the positive and progressive know the power of the team that I was working with. I movement we as a Junior Chianina Association are gave the junior’s the reins on the project and they did making. Don’t get me wrong, as much as I like to give not disappoint. This past November we sold TR Bubbles myself credit for the success of the Junior program, I for $31,200 and all proceeds will go to the 2015 National know that 99% of the real reason so many youth wanted Junior Heifer Show held in Springfield, Illinois. to be a member of our organization is because of the Wayne and Jill Miller of Talmo Ranch, I would like to Junior Board that was and is now in place. I would like personally thank you for all of your support of the Junior to personally thank each of you programs. It is through supporters who that I have had the pleasure such as Talmo that we can make these “Most of the success of the junior of working with. You are the real junior fundraisers possible. To all of programs is from listening to what reason for the success of the junior the supporters of the youth programs, the juniors actually want to do.” programs. I know that without Thank You! Your donation does not your hard work and innovative go unnoticed. I am a firm believer in thought process we couldn’t have the youth programs and without our made our program successful. I have full faith that each donors, no matter the amount, we could not do it without and every one of the Junior Board members will go on to you. Thank You! make a great asset at whatever company or professional One of the best pieces of advice I have heard atmosphere they encounter. throughout the years was something that I happened As a final tribute to the great Junior Board that we to overhear. “Don’t ever miss an opportunity to shut have now, our last fundraiser of the year and our first up.” Even though this comes off a little hard to hear, fundraiser for the 2015 National Junior Heifer Show it is something that each of us can take a little advice was an enormous success. In November at the North from. Most of the success of the junior programs is American International Livestock Exposition we sold a from listening to what the juniors actually want to do.

Chiangus Heifer that was donated to us by Talmo Ranch Yes, there is guidance involved and sometimes we have of Talmo, Georgia. This all came about because of the to tell them no. But, if you listen to their voice and hard work and dedication of the Junior Board. After opinions on matters at hand you will be surprised by the 2014 National Junior Heifer Show a Junior Board the professionalism, knowledge and integrity that they member came up to me with the idea. We had never done each posses. I wish the AJCA, ACA and ALL Chianina this before and it was a new experience for all parties breeders the best of luck. I hope you all maintain your involved. I thought that it was a great idea and instantly drive and passion for the breed. I know I sure will. we started pushing forward with it. Midway through P.S. The office staff at the ACA is a tremendous group the planning I had received some discouraging words. of people. Those who have worked with other breed A few adult members didn’t think that it would work associations are continually complimenting the ACA and out and that I best cut the losses. However, they did not thanking them for their friendly demeanor.

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COLUMN

Data Collection Should Be A Breeder Priority in 2015 Doran Junek, Director of Research & Membership Relations

Well, 2014 has been put to bed. My first 8 months spending more time has been a great experience. The learning curve has studying pedigrees and been steep but I have enjoyed almost every bit of it. I are looking for any am convinced 2015 will be a great year for breeders of possible tool to help Chianina genetics. them make the most informed decision possible.

The demand for quality cattle is record high. The As we kick off 2015, I would ask that you consider demand for quality Chianina genetics is in even making data collection a priority in your management greater demand. Just ask Brad Winegardner about the decision tree moving forward and I am convinced a demand of his Chianina genetics in this Harvest of little effort up front will definitely pay rewards down Excellence sale if you need a second opinion. Now is the road. definitely an exciting time to be in the business. Many I would like to welcome Andee Marston aboard the of the fall sales featuring Chianina genetics have seen Chianina team in 2015. Andee and his wife, Robin, a mixture of new people entering the breed, long time are lifetime cattle people and we are expecting great supporters who are in for the long haul, along with things. re-kindled interest of previous breeders who have I look forward to seeing everyone in Denver and come back to Chianina genetics Fort Worth. If you aren’t at either due to their consistency and clean of these events, look me up in San “The demand for quality cattle pedigrees.

Antonio during the Cattlemen’s is record high. The demand for On a couple different occasions, Convention in February. quality Chianina genetics is in I have expressed my opinion and Soon the spring selling season even greater demand.” strongly encouraged you, the will be upon us and both Andee members, to be diligent about and I will be out and about helping turning in birth weights and any way we can. If you have cattle subsequent performance data. After attending Chuck you are interested in consigning please consider letting Madaris’ bull sale in Montgomery, Ala., I am even us help you, we have many options and stand ready to more convinced that this data is continuing to be more help. Ohio Beef Expo and Tennessee Agribition will important to bull buyers. The Madaris and Ellis bulls be here shortly and currently the ACA is organizing were definitely a strong set of performance-oriented a consignment sale of Chi-angus genetics in the bulls and the two operations are routinely collecting southeast. as much data as possible. Consistently through the Please consider advertising in our new re-configured sale, quality bulls paired with good data and superior March Chi Journal Herd Reference issue. If you are EPD’s brought a substantial premium of $700 or more. interested please call Andee or myself and we would As the price of bulls continues to rise, more and more be glad to tell you what great things we have going on bull buyers are asking for more documentation, are in 2015.

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The cross between a Chianina with any of the British breeds emphasizes hybrid vigor, exceptional growth rates and even makes calving easier due to the Chianina having a slender shaped head.

Successful beef production starts and ends with the cow. Chi and Chi-cross mothers provide a complete package of maternal skills full of staying power. The maternal heterosis bred into these cattle compliments the natural mothering ability of Chianina.

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ACA LADIES AUXILIARY

Looking Back, Looking Forward

by Jessica Cheesman, President

Wow…I can’t believe that 2015 is here and another year of great cattle and friends has come and gone. Like always, each year passes by so quickly, so juniors please take time to thank each and everyone who make it possible for you to travel and show Chi cattle.

With the holidays now over, we can start traveling down the road again.

If you were by the ACA booth, you saw the generous donations for the Ladies Auxiliary Silent Auction. Thank you to all who donated or bid on the items. The Silent Auction is a fundraiser that the Ladies Auxiliary does each year at Louisville, and all proceeds go towards funding the queen for the year. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!

ACLA Scholarship It is never too early to be thinking about the ACLA scholarship. Any upcoming seniors wanting to apply for the scholarship please contact Sue Comer for more information at (765) 874-2228 or suecomer@ yahoo.com the application can be found on the ACA website.

Deadline for the scholarship is May 1, 2015.

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Thank You Carson Thank you to our National Queen, Carson Goff, from Hopedale, Illinois. She has done a tremendous job this year promoting our breed. Anyone interested in running for the National Queen please contact Marna Higgins at (615) 273-2656.

The deadline for queen contest is May 1, 2015. The contest will take place during the National Junior Show in Springfield, Illinois.

I wish everyone a successful year on your farm and in the show ring, and lets make 2015 the best!

THANK YOU! We would like to thank everyone who supported the Ladies Auxiliary silent auction fundraiser at the 2014 National Show in Louisville. There were many great items donated. Our appreciation goes to:

Talmo Ranch, GA Higgins Farms, TN 5J Farms, the Jackson Family, OH Cheesman Farm, IN Garrett Show Cattle, IN Kathy Ownby Cassie Royer, IN

Ventura Farm, MI Sophie Royer, IN Karen Holley, OH Rebecca Branscum, KY Jill Jentz Anne Patton Schubert, TN

Also, a special thank you to Debbie Lehnert for donating a limited edition painting to the National Sale in support of the AJCA and the Auxiliary. Thank you to Cory Thompson, SD for purchasing the painting. And, thank you to Becky & Rob Sheets for buying the “Reclaimed West” quilt.

ACA Ladies Auxiliary

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AJCA UPDATES

Happy New Year from Kentucky!

by Laurel Culp, AJCA Treasurer

As the season’s first snowfall hit the ground, the North American came to a conclusion, and with the end of December in sight, it’s crazy to think just how quickly this year has flown by. To me, it seems as though I was just boarding a plane to make my first ever trip to Denver, Colorado for the National Western Stock Show. Looking back at 2014, I am proud to call this an end of another successful year.

For many people, a New Year’s tradition is making a resolution. If you are like me, I will get a month in, and decide that the resolution just isn’t working. This year, instead of making a resolution, I challenge each and every one of you to set goals instead. Set these goals, and GO BIG! This is my third year on the Jr. Board, and in June I was elected the AJCA Treasurer. As Treasurer, I set a HUGE goal for myself, and the outcome was phenomenal.

In June, I dreamed up the idea of procuring the donation of a Junior Donation Female. By September, the plan was in the works. Talmo Ranch made achieving this goal

possible by their gracious and generous donation of this outstanding Chiangus heifer.

At Louisville, my goal was finally accomplished! The Junior Board was able to raise $31,200 to help fund the 2015 Junior National Heifer Show! Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to the Donation Heifer Syndicate and thank you to Wayne and Jill Miller, Talmo Ranch, for their continued support of Chianina Juniors. I have always believed that some of the best supporters of junior beef programs are Chianina breeders.

Whether you decide to set one goal for the year, or a long list of goals, remember that ambitious goals make outstanding achievements. So dream big, and if you believe in yourself and stay dedicated, these goals will become accomplishments.

Good luck to everyone showing in winter jackpots and majors! Before we know it the journey to Springfield, IL for Junior Nationals will be here!

AJCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee SyAnn Foster • President/Southwest Region 1231 CR 57-Lockney, TX 79241 806.445.2495 • syann.foster@ttu.edu Term Expires 2015 Jessica Harsh • Vice President/ Northeast Region 5075 State Route 203-Radnor, OH 43066 740.225.2394 • jharsh1021@gmail.com Term Expires 2015 Amelia Higgins • Secretary/ Southeast 9845 Statesville Rd.-Watertown, TN 37184 615.636.3942 • ahiggins0807@mscc.edu Term Expires 2016 Laurel Culp • Treasurer/At Large 1065 Durham Lane-Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.967.4162 • laurel.culp@stu.jessamine.kyschools.us Term Expires 2016 Madison Leinweber • Public Relations/At Large 1792 900th St.-Mt.Pulaski, IL 62548 Term Expires 2015 PAGE 16 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015

AJCA Directors Halley Becking • Northwest Region 15669 448th Ave. Florence, SD 57235 Term Expires 2015 Curtis Harsh • At Large 5075 State Route 203 Radnor, OH 43066 Term Expires 2015 Morgan Lehnert • At Large 330 S. Hood Rd Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 931-231-0144 mlehnert8@gmail.com Term Expires 2016 Tyler Pinkerton • At Large 2062 W Scratchgravel Rd Liberty, IN 47353 765-580-8343 tpinkerton12@gmail.com Term Expires 2016

Payton Stoppel • At Large 18425 Shoreline Rd. Russell, KS 67665 785.324.9274 paystoppel@gmail.com Term Expires 2015 Emma Vickland • At Large 15260 N 83rd St Longmont, CO 80501 303-803-7021 Term Expires 2016 Lucas Wisnefski • At Large 9736 Modena Rd Wyoming, IL 61491 309-883-3971 lwisnefski97@hotmail.com Term Expires 2016

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QUEEN UPDATE

Excited to Represent the Chianina Breed!

by Carson Goff, ACA National Queen

Greetings from the road! As I start my trip to Denver, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my journey thus far as your American Chianina Association National Queen.

After being crowned at Junior Nationals in Louisville, my journey began. I attended five state fairs, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Kentucky. From there, I attended Ak-sar-ben, NAILE and the Badger Kick-Off. It was exciting for me that in every grand drive I attended this year a Chianina female was selected as supreme or reserve supreme, which is simply outstanding. I would like to congratulate all the Chianina members who have dedicated so much time, effort and finances into making our breed what it is today. It is truly the Hybrid Advantage.

My January is going to be very busy as I will be heading to Denver for the first two weeks, and then the Fort Worth Stock Show later this month. I would like to wish everyone good luck and safe travels to the upcoming stock shows. I am beyond excited that Illinois is hosting the 2015 Junior Nationals here in Springfield. It is going to be an unforgettable week just like every other Junior National.

I am beyond blessed with the opportunities that the Chianina Association has provided me with and I encourage anyone who needs help with events to contact me.

Again, safe travels and good luck to all the members as the show season starts up again.

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FEATURE

Thoughtful Interactions With All Creatures

by Jenn Zeller

Of all the jobs there are to do on the ranch, working cattle, horseback, has to be my favorite. Fall and Winter provide no shortage of opportunities to ride, which makes this cowgirl extra happy, and happy is my default setting, y’all. One of the reasons we choose to work our cattle horseback is because it makes our horses better. But, that’s not the only reason.

When you’re horseback, the interactions between the cow and the person moving them can be more thoughtful.

We like to give our cows the opportunity to find the path of least resistance same with the kids, dogs, and the horses we train around here. Make the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult. Give the cow a moment to think and a place to go, and she’ll find it, without getting all wound up.

You can do less to move your cows when you’re horseback. I’m up close and personal to them, and it allows me the chance to take small, babysteps on my horse, into their flight zone, thus offering them the chance to move away quietly. Being closer to them also helps me practice my awareness in all situations, because I am better able to read the cow, and help her along, so she doesn’t feel like she’s being chased. Also, It’s easier to make lateral movements on a horse than it is an ATV. Lateral movements not only make my horses better, but they allow the cow a chance to move ever so slightly, teaching them to “bend” as opposed to simply going straight to left to right.

Because of our thoughtful way of going we can call

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neighbors at the very last minute to come help out around here, which was the case when we ended up preg testing (last minute). Due to our ability to operate in a lowstress manner, three phone calls will bring help as soon as they can arrive.

No one is yelling at the cows.

No one is yelling at the help.

No one is waving a flag or paddle around. You may be yelled to so as to be heard over the cacophony of moos but that’s different than being hollered at.

It’s our way of going be thoughtful in every interaction you have.

When we threw together our last minute pregtesting shindig this year, Old Man Winter had moved in already early, as usual which meant a couple days of riding in the snow. Riding in the snow isn’t one of my favorite things to do, even if it does involve working cattle horseback! It does however, make me grateful for the fact that I’ve learned to be aware of my horse, his feet, and what the cattle are telling me. Because I’m thoughtful on a daily basis with any horse I ride, and in my interactions with every person or critter I come across, they trust me to be an effective leader. It’s easy to know that they’ll be with me should we get into a bind...

The day we moved the cows off of a river pasture, closer to home, I had to hustle my mount to get around them. It was chilly and the coming 4 year olds were really feeling good. I was headed, at a pretty good clip, down an icy,

choppy, river bank to get around a group of cows going the wrong direction, when my horse stumbled and fell to his knees. Certain I was coming off over his head, I kept my wits about me and pushed myself back upright by using his neck to balance. I stayed calm, and he stayed calm, and with the help of our hired man, who showed up with impeccable timing, we got them turned and headed up the draw towards the rest of the group. If I had chosen to panic, and not been thoughtful about how I could best help my horse, I might have lost the entire group of cows and my horse because I’d have certainly come off.

During the gather, the morning of preg testing, I led my horse across what I thought was a solid spot to cross the creek and he ended up buried to his belly, struggling, to get to the other side. He busted his lip and cut his leg, in the icy, muddy bog while in the melee. Good thing I wasn’t on him or it might have been much worse! Never mind that we both ended up covered in mud! He still loves me and I won’t make that mistake again. While I feel terrible about where I chose to cross the creek, my horse came out the other side, relaxed and quiet, ready to allow me to mount up.

Had I been on him, the wreck would probably have been much worse, as the added weight might have actually gotten us stuck. I’m grateful I have a horse that will lead wherever I ask. That my friends, is not an accident. He got that way because I’m always considering what effect my body language has on him. Same with the cows be aware of them before they’re aware of you and you’ll almost always be ahead of the game.

As harrowing as both those incidents were for me, they make me appreciate the good horses I’m blessed to ride, the good handling I’ve learned to provide to the critters on this outfit, and the forethought to find the positive in every situation. I’m not going to lie I don’t mind Winter even if it does mean riding might be dangerous. I’ve tried my best to build some rapport with my mounts, and the incidents above, proved to me that the relationship is a good one.

So, here’s to hoping that you have built good rapport with your horses, kids, cows, friends and neighbors. You can’t ever be too thoughtful in your interactions, so, I’ll leave you with this: Think before you speak, smile when you’re mad, and take a deep breath when you’re about to lose it!

Happy Trails!

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FEATURE

The Fullblood: A Proud History, A Potential Future Doran Junek, Director of Research & Membership Relations Editor’s Note: The American Chianina Association was founded in 1972 as Fullblood Chianina cattle were making their entrance in the U.S. beef industry. Fullblood genetics can be found in the pedigrees of many of today’s herds. As with all things, we must remember where we have come from, as those roots have helped make us what we are today. We hope you enjoy this look back at the history of Fullblood Chianina cattle, as well as a look into how those genetics are utilized today. This series will continue in the March ACJ.

THE CHIANINA HISTORY The Chianina has been documented as one of the oldest breeds of domesticated breeds of cattle known to man. It is the breed depicted in the paintings and monuments of ancient Rome. The world’s largest sized breed of cattle is also how the Chianina is publicized in Italy, developed for use as draft animals and beef. Recently I spoke with a Chianina breeder in Pennsylvania that is specifically breeding Chianina cattle for a growing draft market right here in the US. This breed of cattle gets its name from the Val de Chianina, a Tuscan valley in the west central part of Italy where it was propagated. According to the Italian information I researched, the largest and most prolific Chianina came from the plains of Arezzo and Sienna, and since size was the most desirable trait in the 70’s, most of the US genetics were imported from there. In 1956 a Chianina herd book was established for 12,920 animals, under the direction of the Italian Ministry of Agriculture and Forests.

One of the most prominent Chianina breeders in Italy was Dr. Guccio Forteguerri, who owned the Radi herd and at one time was the president of the Italian Chianina Breeders Association.

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Italian breeders to run his cattle on pasture in the summertime instead of housing them in stanchion-type stalls

Because of United States Department of Agriculture rules forbidding importation of cattle from countries having foot and

in a barn. Cavetto and Diaceto are two bulls of the Radi herd that figure prominently in the pedigrees of Chianina cattle in the United States. Eight sons of Cavetto were initially available for artificial insemination in the United States. They were Fignolo, Faeno, Fego, Faul, Furioso, Festino, Filetto and Fontone.

The first Chianina to arrive in the U.S. was from a bull called Diaceto. On January 31, 1972, the first Chianinasired calf was born at Tannehill Ranch, King City, California, out of an Angus X Holstein cow owned by Charles Hinkle and the Italian White Cattle Breeders.

mouth disease, no Italian full-blood Chianinas were allowed to be imported directly into the United States. The other avenue for obtaining full-blood Chianina semen was from Canadian breeders, as their government allowed direct importations. Starting in 1975, Italian full-blood Chianinas in Canada were imported into the U.S. The American Chianina Association was officially was formed in June 1972 in Kansas City, Mo. Previously, a group of interested cattlemen had met at the National Western Livestock Show in Denver, Colo., where Dr. Jack Phillips of Blue Springs, Mo., was chosen

CHIANINA FACTS as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

In Kansas City, with 600 breeders in attendance, the bylaws were adopted and the first American Chianina Association National Board of Directors was elected.

Those elected by region were Sam Barr, of Kearney, Mo.; Dick Carlson, of Denver, Colo.; Luther Matthews, of Forest Hill, Tenn.; Herman Purdy, of Alexandria, Penn.; Bill Gould, of Aberdeen, S.D.; Charles Hinkle, of Monterey, Calif.; Seymour Johnson, of Indianola, Miss.; Bob Sykes, of Nicholls, Ga.; and Allan Poe, of Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Jack Phillips was named American Chianina Association Chief Executive Officer, and the decision was made to establish a national headquarters in the Kansas City area.

The first National sale took place in Kansas City in September of 1973. 60 half-blood heifers averaged $6,000 plus with the sale top being a bred half-blood heifer bringing $27,000. The first ACA sponsored show took place during the Missouri State Fair in August 1977.

The first National show took place in Louisville, Ky., in 1977. Everything from quarter-bloods to Fullbloods were allowed to show.

In late 1975, the Canadian government allowed the release of bulls to the U.S. for semen collection. In the spring of 1976, the first Fullblood females were allowed into the U.S. after a 4-year waiting period in Canada. Early on there was an accelerated breeding strategy in place to increase the percentage of Chianina blood from 3/4 to 7/8 to 15/16.

The initial registration requirement in 1972 to register with the ACA was ½ blood. In 1975, a group of progressive breeders in the western states asked the

• Name derived from Val de Chianina, a Tuscan valley in west central Italy • First herdbook established in 1956 in Italy for 12,920 animals • Dr. Guccio Forteguerri, owner of Radi herd in Italy, served as President of the Italian Chianina Breeders Association • Cavetto & Diaceto – two bulls from Radi herd that are prominent in U.S. Chianina pedigrees • First 8 bulls available for A.I. use in U.S. were sons of Cavetto – Fignolo, Faeno, Fego, Faul, Furioso, Festino, Filetto & Fontone • January 31, 1972 – first Chianina-sired calf (out of Diaceto) was born at Tannehill Ranch, King City, Calif., out of an Angus x Holstein cow owned

by Charles Hinkle & the Italian White Cattle Breeders • In 1975, the first Italian Fullblood Chianina cattle were imported from Canada • American Chianina Association officially formed in June 1972.

• Dr. Jack Phillips chosen as CEO • First board had 9 members • September 1973 – first National Sale held in Kansas City; 60 half-blood heifers avg. $6,000+ • August 1977 – first ACA sponsored show takes place at Missouri State Fair • November 1977 – first ACA National Show held in Louisville, Ky.

ACA board to consider lowering the percentage requirements to ¼ blood and this was changed at that time.

In 1975, ACA staff members John Coble and Richard Koonce organized an all bull Chianina Sale in Denver during the NWSS. These bulls were ½ and ¾ blood and 18 bulls were catalogued. 15 Bulls showed up and were sold. The

sale top was two, ¾ Chianina Bulls that brought $5,000 each. The most exciting thing was the standing room only crowd estimated at over 1,000 people tp watch the sale. Just two years later, in 1977, the ACA Denver bull sale consisted of 58 head that averaged $1,530. In 1979, 62 of the nominated 89 bulls were shown and sold in the National Western Chianina Sale. An estimated 1,100 bidders and spectators crammed into the National Western Sale Center for this sale. $17,250 was the high selling bull consigned by Jerry Adamson and 62 bulls averaged a salty $3,494.

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The Fullblood: A Proud History... continued

Waltrip Ranch and Walter G. Mize Ranches. In putting together this short history lesson, I want to note that everyone I interviewed for this article pointed out that Mr. Mize was definitely the most stalwart supporter of the Fullblood Chianina movement. In fact, to this day Walter G. Mize Ranch still runs as many Fullblood cows as anyone in the United States.

Fast forwarding to 2015, the demand for Fullblood genetics seems to have been reborn. I am happy to share after talking to several entities that there will probably be more fullblood calves born in this calendar year. I personally know of at least 10 Fullblood cows that have been flushed in the last several months and many are saying they will have more Fullbloods on the ground in 2015 than ever before. This renewed interest is definitely a positive for the Association and I look forward the continued progress.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER WITH THE FULLBLOOD CHIANINA When I started with the ACA several months ago, I didn’t realize the scarcity of Fullblood genetics. Although some will argue that this is a good thing and they have no use for these genetics, I PAGE 24 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015

would have to respectfully disagree.

As an Association, I believe we have a responsibility to help promote and proliferate all the different genetic line options available within this breed of cattle. I would go as far as to argue that as we continue to grow this Association as a whole, we need those members willing to search out new genetic lines to help increase the breeding options available to our membership.

The number of calls inquiring about Fullblood genetics at the ACA office would amaze you. Just in the 8 months that I have been on board, we

have assisted 3 different new entities in acquiring Fullblood genetics and continue to help them through the process along with helping established breeders acquire semen, embryos and breeding stock. The new inquiries are not just US-based. Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a past breeder of Chianina cattle based in British Columbia who is looking for a couple Fullblood bulls to get back in the business. He said he thinks it would be easier to find “Bigfoot” than a Fullblood Chi bull. I have also fielded a number of emails and Skype calls with Italian entities inquiring about the status of Fullbloods here in the United States. Through these conversations and communications, I have learned that much of the breeding stock the US herd is based upon was decimated due to disease outbreaks in the 70’s and 80’s.

I learned from board members and past staff about a large herd of Fullblood cattle that existed in Mexico. In September, while in Texas making herd visits, I had the opportunity to travel to Mexico and make a herd visit to Adolfo

Trevino of Monterey, Mexico. Adolfo has approximately 1,100 Fullblood and High-percentage Chianina cattle spread over 4 ranches. Adolfo and his father started raising Chianina cattle in the 80’s. A majority of their early purchases of Chianina genetics were made from the Black Champ and Walter G. Mize operations. Adolfo’s cattle have learned to adapt quite nicely to the challenging conditions of central Mexico. When I was there in late September, the state of Monterey was just coming out of a 38-month drought that was one of the worst ever. In the 30 days previous to my visit, they received over 20 inches of rainfall, which was 19 more inches than they had received in the last 3 years.

Adolfo’s cowherd is completely forage based. His cows are expected to graze very large pastures and bring in a good calf once a year. On each of his ranches, the cows are broke into two groups and twice a year his help gathers calves and ships them to a feedlot to be fed out.

Mr. Trevino maintains a nucleus herd that he A.I.’s with fullblood semen from

Italy. From this nucleus herd he choses bloodlines for his other herds. In the past, Adolfo has experimented with Red Angus and SimAngus genetics on his high percentage cows but found that those cattle really didn’t work in his program.

All of the cattle on Adolfo’s ranches are weighed at weaning time, replacement heifers and herd bull prospects are selected and feeder bull calves are processed, feeder heifers are spayed and quarantined for approval to be shipped to the feedyard. Recently Adolfo has started to incorporate ultrasound data collection and genomic testing into his herd management program. His north ranch is approved as an official quarantine station by the USDA in the event of potential sales of Chianina breeding cattle to the US. Adolfo is very interested in developing a US based market for his genetics.

Adolfo is the President of the Mexico equivalent of the American Chianina Association. They actually manage the herdbooks of the Chianina, the

Piedmontese, the Romagnola and the Marchigiana. There are currently about 30 breeders of Chianina cattle in Mexico that participate in their association.

Adolfo’s herd is the largest in Mexico.

The second largest herd in located in the Yucatan Peninsula and consists of about 250 head of Fullbloods and Red Chiangus.

Twice a year, Adolfo participates in cattle exhibitions to display his cattle to ranchers from across Mexico. The largest event is located in Monterey and Adolfo has won that event many times.

Currently, Adolfo and I are organizing a tour for their Mexican Cattle Group members to visit the United States in June. Likewise, as the civil unrest continues to de-escalate in Mexico, Adolfo and his group are extending an opportunity for the ACA membership to visit several of their members ranches on a tour sometime in late fall of 2015 or summer of 2016.

To be continued in the March, 2015 edition.

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INDIANA CHASE CUNNINGHAM CUNNINGHAM CATTLE CO 1090 E 375 N LEBANON, IN 46052 COREY ALAN JESSWEIN 27234 CHICAGO TRAIL NEW CARLISLE, IN 46552 BEN STREITMATTER 4579 E SR 114 RENSSELAER, IN 47978

IOWA KYLE KNAPP BOX 173 STANWOOD, IA 52337 JONATHAN MINNEHAN 525 F AVE CHURDAN, IA 50050 TUCKER TIBKEN 62404 680TH ST WIOTA, IA 50274 KANSAS TRINA KLEYMANN DRY CREEK LIVESTOCK 540 ROAD 20 TRIBUNE, KS 67879

MAINE EDWARD FREDERICK FREDERICK FARM 362 MERCER ROAD NORRIDGEWOCK, ME 04957

MICHIGAN GLEN & JUDY CARTER CARTER FARM 8778 STELZER HOWELL, MI 48855 MICHELLE MEERT 25213 2ND AVE ALLEGAN, MI 49010 TRAVIS MITCHELL 6640 HIBBARD RD LAINGSBURG, MI 48848 STEPHEN A PETERS A PLUS ANGUS FARMS 2215 KRONNER RD COLUMBUS, MI 48063 BRANDI RUPPRECHT 6454 SHERIDAN RD VASSAR, MI 48768

MISSISSIPPI WILEY NICHOLSON 554 WILLIAM WARREN RD COLLINS, MS 39428

MISSOURI AMANDA OHMES 625 HWY V TROY, MO 63379

NEBRASKA ANDREW DORN 1487 O ROAD MINDEN, NE 68959

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KAISHA JURGENS 2915 190TH RD MILLER, NE 68858 TREVOR NABER 3596 RAYMOND RD SEWARD, NE 68434

OHIO ANN-MICHAL DYER 4678 COUNTY RD 17 SOUTH POINT, OH 45680 TIMOTHY LEE FULK FULK SHOW CATTLE 563 BLOOM FURNACE LANE SOUTH WEBSTER, OH 45682 MATTHEW GAINER 624 W COUNTY LINE RD URBANA, OH 43078 MATT MCCAULEY MCCAULEY FAMILY CATTLE 60308 CLAYSVILLE RD CAMBRIDGE, OH 43701 CANDACE MUIR 19113 GRAHAM RD WAYNESFIELD, OH 45896 JASON MUSHRUSH MUSHRUSH FARMS 2690 JOYCE HILL RD SW NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663 TROY WARNER ROCKIN’ W CATTLE CO 8648 CO RD 29 N BELLEVUE, OH 44811

OKLAHOMA JOE DEVINE DEVINE CATTLE 10401 DARE LN NORMAN, OK 73026 CHAD & REBECCA HULL HULL SHOW CATTLE 23012 SHADE TREE LANE POTEAU, OK 74953 GARY MARTIN PO BOX 174 CHEYENNE, OK 73628

PENNSYLVANIA DAVID & LUANN SVERDUK 679 EASTON TPKE LAKE ARIEL, PA 18436

TEXAS PAUL FULLER 115 MEADOWLARK PALMER, TX 75152 JUSTIN PAYNE 919 N 1ST CROWELL, TX 79227 MICHAEL B REQUENEZ 4M CATTLE CO 907 N MOOREFIELD RD MISSION, TX 78572

UTAH JOSH NELSON 490 N 350 E DELTA, UT 84624

WEST VIRGINIA GARRICK MORGAN CIRCLE M CATTLE CO RT 2, BOX 377A RONCEVERTE, WV 24970

WISCONSIN MITCHELL WEDIG 15482 DUBLIN RD DARLINGTON, WI 53530 KELLON WHITLEY KEVIN WHITLEY FARMS 4209 57TH DRIVE STURTEVANT, WI 53177 WYOMING DUDLEY BOOTH 4156 RD 82 TORRINGTON, WY 82240 REESE WILKINS WILKINS CATTLE 3909 ROAD 94 TORRINGTON, WY 82240

40-YEAR MEMBERS RECOGNIZED The ACA celebrated it’s 40th Anniversary in 2012 and honored a group of members who have been active with the ACA for all 40 years during the National Show in Louisville, Ky. Each year we continue to honor those who have reached the 40-year milestone of membership. This year we were pleased to honor the following members at the 2014 National Show:

Everett Tom/ Tom’s Feedlots & Farms (Member # 1918) Leesburg, IN

Douglas B Stephens/ Pleasant Valley Ranch (Member # 2214) Ogden, UT

Congratulations to these devoted members.

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2015 Chiangus Classic Heifer Futurity Rules and Regulations

• All Heifers must be nominated • Futurity follows ACA show requirements • All Chiangus Heifers must have at minimum of 6.25% Chianina to be eligible • The Futurity is open to both Juniors and Adults • Must be active members of the ACA • All Heifers must meet the set age requirements • Class breaks will be designated by Chiangus Classic Committee • May 1, 2015 ownership deadline • May 1, 2015 entry deadline and May 15, 2015 late entry deadline • Owner of animal at time of birth or animal’s breeder are eligible to make nominations (animals purchased in Dam or as embryos fall in this catagory) • Chiangus Classic Committee will make class breaks • All class winners will compete for Top Five Overall • All payouts will be announced prior to show and based on total nomination and entry fee money • Top Five Overall Heifers and Heifer Nominator will recieve additional premiums

Held in conjunction with the National Junior Heifer Show!

Springfield, Illinois

Top Five Heifers will be picked!

Judges: TBD

2015 Chiangus Classic Heifer Futurity Nomination/Entry Form Deadline May 1, 2015 and Late Entry May 15, 2015

_____ 1 Head Nominated $250 each _____ 2 Head Nominated $200 each _____ 3-4 Head Nominated $150 each _____ 5 or more Head Nominated $100 each _____ $50 Exhibitor Entry Fee $75 for Late Entries _____ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED (make checks payable to ACA) **An additional $50 per nominated animal is due after May 1 and before or on May 15, 2015. No entries will be accepted after May 15, 2015. **Bedding and stalling will be additonal to any cattle that are not showing in the Junior National Chianina Show.

Heifer Nominations/Entries Animal Tattoo 1

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Breeder/Exhibitor Signature

Address

City, State Zip

Animal Registration #

Breeder/Exhibitor Member Number Phone Number

For more information regarding the 2015 Chiangus Classic Heifer Futurity Please contact: Andy Higgins: 615.330.6446 // Justin Holt: 605.730.1870 // Art Pittman: 919.284.5580 or the ACA Show Committee: 816.431.2808 please send filled out nomination ballot to the ACA PO Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079

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Date

Aroundthe

RING with...

k c i r t a p k r i K y l Kar

Birthdate: 5/9/2003

Siblings: Brother, Konner Kirkpatrick Parents: Adam and Tricia Kirkpatrick School: Saint Mary’s Catholic School Favorite Color: Orange Favorite Movie/TV Show: Secretariat

Favorite NJHS contest and why?

Chianina quiz bowl, because you can meet new people and learn new things.

Least favorite show task of the day?

Breaking down calves at the end of the show.

Would you rather read a book, play cards, or fit a calf? Play cards

Favorite Book: Black Beauty

Favorite activity outside of showing: Basketball

Pet Peeve: When people run their nails on a chalkboard.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A photographer

Favorite Subject in School: Math

What quality or skill do you have that you are proud of? Speech

Names of current show calves?

Kora and Jewel Favorite NJHS memory and why?

Eating pizza and riding the bull without getting bucked off in Nebraska.

Most embarrassing show moment?

At Jr. Nationals in showmanship my heifer, Rae, got loose not once but twice.

Favorite show animal and why?

Rae, because after getting loose twice, we ended up winning the overall Jr. Showmanship at the Indiana State Fair.

Why do you raise and show Chi cattle? I raise and show Chianina cattle because of my grandparents. They have a Chianina herd and they have been my favorite cattle to show every year.

Who is your mentor and why?

My mentors are my grandparents, Tim and Mary Jo Dice, and my mom, Tricia Kirkpatrick.

Advice to new junior starting in the Chi breed? Go to the Jr. Nationals and try it out and see if you like it.

One weird habit/fact about you?

I don’t know. I think I’m pretty normal.

Would we find you on the wash rack or on the blower? You would find me on a blower.

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Aroundthe

RING with...

Konner Kirkpatrick

Birthdate: January 14, 2001 Siblings: Karly Kirkpatrick Parents: Adam and Tricia Kirkpatrick School: East Noble Middle School Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Movie/ TV Show: Captain America; Winter Soldier Favorite Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Pet Peeve: when people nag/whine.

Favorite Subject in School: Pre-Algebra

Names of current show calves?

SULL Red Tamale and SULL Blue Infinity Favorite NJHS memory and why? Winning two trailers in just 24 hours because it was a goal of mine to win one let alone two.

Favorite NJHS contest and why? The Stockman’s Challenge because, you just go in and take a test.

Least favorite show task of the day? Breaking down the cattle after a loss.

Would you rather read a book, play cards, or fit a calf? Play cards Favorite activity outside of showing: Play basketball What do you want to be when you grow up?

A professional basketball athlete What quality or skill do you have that you are proud of?

My humor Most embarrassing show moment?

I don’t have one yet.

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Favorite show animal and why?

SULL Red Tamale because, she really only likes me.

Why do you raise and show Chi cattle? it’s the best NJHS there is!

Who is your mentor and why?

My family because, they are the ones that got me started in this project.

Advice to new junior starting in the Chi breed? Go to the junior nationals it will be fun for you and your family.

One weird habit/fact about you?

I broke my left arm in a four-wheeler accident and now I can write with both hands.

Would we find you on the wash rack or on the blower?

I would rather be in the wash rack but normally on the blower.

SHOW RESULTS

2014

Louisville, Kentucky

l a n o i t a n r e t n I n North America n o i t i s o p x E k c o Livest

Champion Bulls Open Grand Champion Chiangus Bull & Junior Yearling Champion JHC Mr Yahtzee 0011A PCA • DOB: 2/28/13• Sire: SCAR Mr Lut Exhibited By: Justin Holt Cattle Company, Aberdeen, SD; Harmony Hill, Ind; & Tim Kessler

Grand Champion Chianina Bull & Champion Senior Yearling Bull Classic Doc Holiday 457Z 1CF • DOB: 4/27/12 • Sire: CRR About Time Exhibited By: Chase Comer, Ardmore, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Bull & Champion Late Jr. Bull Calf Danner 816B 2CA • DOB: 3/12/14 • Sire: Open Range Exhibited by: Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Bull & Reserve Senior Yearling Bull DAJS Gunslinger 026 2CM • DOB: 10/14/12 • Sire: DAJS The Silver Bullet 546 Exhibited by: Doug Satree Angus, Montague, Texas JANUARY 2015 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 33

SHOW RESULTS

Champion Chiangus Early Jr. Bull Calf VBS Tyrion 515B VBS • DOB: 1/5/14 Star Tracker 415W X VBS Ms Star Is Born Exhibited By VBS Farms, Falmouth, Ky

Reserve Champion Chiangus Early Jr. Bull Calf SSTF Godfather 1CA • DOB: 1/8/14 WCC Tephlon Don X WRL Ms Rocco Impulse 185 Exhibited By Jerry Erwin, Olney, Il

Champion Chiangus Senior Bull Calf TR Above PCA • DOB: 10/20/13 TR Wake Up X TR Ms Magic Lace Exhibited By Talmo Ranch, Talmo GA

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Reserve Champion Chiangus Senior Bull Calf WCC Spoiled 462A • DOB: 10/15/13 WCC Spoiler Y1 X WRL Miss Rattle 107P 2CA Exhibited By Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind

Champion Chiangus Summer Yearling Bull WCC Liquid Courage 455A 1CA • DOB: 7/6/13 CJ SH Liquid Asset 8660 X WRL Miss Rattle 107P Exhibited By Wilson Cattle Company, Chuck Holder, Wiley Nicholson & Smith Cattle

Reserve Champion Chiangus Jr Yearling Bull SCAR Mr Deeds A579 2CA • DOB: 2/28/13 SCAR Mr Lut X RDD Aces Angel Exhibited By Chris Styles, Justin Holt Cattle Company & Kent Webb

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Champion Chianina Late Junior Bull Calf CHBB Blu’s Rock 1CM • DOB: 4/28/14 CHBB 80s Hard Rock X MQ Sunshine SXS Exhibited By Banter Show Calves, Eaton, Ind

Champion Chianina Early Jr. Bull Calf LMJ Mr Honest Abe 1CM • DOB: 2/6/14 Bojo X LMJ Ms Friction Exhibited By Jeff Miller, Cutler, Ind

Champion Chianina Senior Bull Calf Champion Chianina Junior Yearling Bull Gawa Gunslinger 2CM • DOB: 9/25/13 Dual Threat 305A 2CM • DOB: 3/5/13 Monopoly Two X KBIC Miss Monroe GOET I-80 X Ms Ace 308Y PAGE 34 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015 Exhibited By Savannah Garrett, Richmond, Ind Exhibited By Rocking J Ranch & Winegardner Show Cattle

Reserve Champion Chianina Early Jr. Bull Calf LBG Solar Flare 1CM • DOB: 1/2/14 LFCC Unstoppable X SHIR Dixie Exhibited By Savannah Garrett, Richmond, Ind

Reserve Champion Chianina Junior Yearling Bull WCC Lone Ranger 399A • DOB: 1/4/13 WCC Wof Ironman U302 X VOL Ms Jessca Exhibited By Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind

SHOW RESULTS

2014 N.A.I.L.E. Open Bull Results OPEN CHIANGUS BULLS

OPEN CHIANINA BULLS

CLASS 1 1) DANNER 816B 2CA EXHIBITED BY KELSEY RUTT, MINDEN, NEB.

CLASS 19 1) CHBB BLU’S ROCK 1CM EXHIBITED BY BANTER SHOW CALVES, EATON, IND

CLASS 4 1) VBS TYRION 515B PCA EXHIBITED BY VBS FARMS FALMOUTH, KY. 2) SSTF GODFATHER 1CA EXHIBITED

BY JERRY ERWIN, OLNEY, IL

CLASS 22 1) LMJ MR HONEST ABE 1CM EXHIBITED BY JEFF MILLER, CUTLER, IND. 2) LBG SOLAR FLARE 1CM EXHIBITED BY SAVANNAH GARRETT, RICHMOND, IND.

CLASS 7 1) TR ABOVE PCA EXHIBITED BY TALMO RANCH, TALMO, GA. 2) WCC SPOILED 462A 1CA EXHIBITED

BY WILSON CATTLE CO, CLOVERDALE, IND. & SOAPSTONE FARMS 3) RSRS EAGLE EYE 2CA EXHIBITED BY SHEETS CHIANGUS, WEST LAFAYETTE, IND.

CLASS 25 1) GAWA GUNSLINGER 2CM EXHIBITED BY SAVANNAH GARRETT, RICHMOND, IND

CLASS 10 1) WCC LIQUID COURAGE 455A 1CA EXHIBITED BY WILSON CATTLE CO, CLOVERDALE, IND; CHUCK HOLDER, MS; WILEY NICHOLSON, MS & SMITH CATTLE, MS CLASS 13 1) JHC MR YAHTZEE 001A PCA EXHIBITED BY JUSTIN HOLT CATTLE COMPANY, ABERDEEN, SD; HARMONY HILL, IND. & TIM KESSLER CLASS 14 1) SCAR MR DEEDS A579 2CA EXHIBITED BY CHRIS STYLES, JUSTIN HOLT CATTLE COMPANY & KENT WEBB, SD GRAND CHAMPION CHIANGUS BULL JHC MR YAHTZEE 0011A PCA EXHIBITED BY JUSTIN HOLT CATTLE COMPANY, ABERDEEN, SD; HARMONY HILL, IND. & TIM KESSLER RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CHIANGUS BULL SCAR MR DEEDS A579 2CA EXHIBITED BY CHRIS STYLES, JUSTIN HOLT CATTLE COMPANY & KENT WEBB, SD

CLASS 28 1) DUAL THREAT 305A 2CM EXHIBITED BY ROCKIN J RANCH, JERRY ADAMSON & WINEGARDNER SHOW CATTLE 2) WCC BOARDWALK 441A 1CM EXHIBITED

BY WILSON CATTLE CO, CLOVERDALE, IND. 3) KVO BOOMER 2CM EXHIBITED BY KENDRA VANORDER, HAMILTON, MICH. CLASS 29 1) WCC LONE RANGER 399A EXHIBITED BY WILSON CATTLE CO & TODD BRINK CLASS 32 1) DAJS GUNSLINGER 026 2CM EXHIBITED BY DOUG SATREE ANGUS, MONTAGUE, TEXAS 2) PLPM SASSY’S LITTLE CANDYMAN 2CM EXHIBITED BY PATRICK MCCORD, ALEXANDRIA, KY. 3) WGM SIR CHARLES I EXHIBITED BY CRAIG & STEPHANIE LAUGHLIN & CHI WEST CHIANINA, DEVINE, TEXAS CLASS 33 1) CLASSIC DOC HOLIDAY 457Z 1CF EXHIBITED BY CHASE COMER, ARDMORE, OKLA. GRAND CHAMPION CHIANINA BULL CLASSIC DOC HOLIDAY 457Z 1CF EXHIBITED BY CHASE COMER, ARDMORE, OKLA. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CHIANINA BULL DAJS GUNSLINGER 026 2CM EXHIBITED BY DOUG SATREE ANGUS, MONTAGUE, TEXAS

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SHOW RESULTS

n e p O s r e if e H n io p m a h C

Grand Champion Chi Female & Junior Yearling Heifer Champion LFCC Lady Monica 14A 2CM • DOB: 3/18/13 • Eye Candy X Wind Walker 11W Exhibited By Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind

Reserve Grand Champion Chi Female & Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer SSUL Who Dat Ginger 1CM • DOB: 2/27/13 • ASHW Who Da Man X JSUL Sultry Exhibited By Sara Sullivan, Dunalp, Iowa

Grand Champion Chiangus Female & Summer Yearling Champion HBSC Violet 302A 1CA • DOB: 5/2/13 • SAV Cinch 1248 X BJ872P Exhibited By Halley Haverback, Atkinson, Ill.

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female & Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion Pays Best Yet 2CA • DOB: 1/11/14 • THMT E-Mail 375K X BMS Excellence 2CA Exhibited By Evan Dutenhoffer, Watertown, SD

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Champion Chiangus Late Junior Heifer Calf HIGG Belle 433B ICA • DOB: 4/5/14 Plainview Lutton X HIGG Told Ya Exhibited By Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn PAGE 36 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015

Reserve Champion Chiangus Late Jr. Heifer Calf WCC Miss Rattle 413B • DOB: 5/3/14 WCC Spoiler Y1 X WRL Miss Rattle 107P Exhibited By Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind

Reserve Champion Chiangus Early Jr. Heifer Calf RSRS Kellie 1CA • DOB: 2/26/14 Plainview Lutton X TR Kellie 1CA Exhibited By Hunter Royer, West Point, Ind.

SHOW RESULTS

CHAMPION HEIFERS cont’d

Champion Chiangus Senior Heifer Calf HIGG All My Heart PCA • DOB: 11/18/13 HIGG Remedy X HIGG Wild Heart 2CA Exhibited By Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Chiangus Senior Heifer Calf Classic Rios Rose 195A PCA • DOB: 10/20/13 Classic Curve Bender 225Y X YR 6807 Rios Rose 295W 2CA Exhibited By Reighly Blakely, Oolagah, Okla.

Reserve Champion Chiangus Summer Yearling FIVJ Long Tall Sally • DOB: 8/14/13 Black Power Play X 5J Cool June Exhibited By 5J Chianina, Polk City, Iowa

Champion Chiangus Junior Yearling MEFC Fantasy Jewel 305 2CA • DOB: 2/11/13 JSC Advantage 257T 2CA X MEFC Jewel 101Y Exhibited By Halley Becking, Florence, Sd

Reserve Champion Chiangus Junior Yearling HIGG Adele 323A 2CA • DOB: 1/2/13 CARD The Situation 1CA X HIGG You Hear Me 2CA Exhibited By Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill

Champion Chiangus Senior Yearling VBS TDR Taylors Girl 50Z 2CA • DOB: 9/1/12 VBS Star Tracker 415W X VBS Ms Too Die For 50X 1CA Exhibited By Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky

Reserve Champion Chiangus Senior Yearling WCC Forever Lady 467Z 1 CA • DOB: 9/8/12 WCC Exact Science 350X X WCC Forever Lady S6 Exhibited By Wilson Cattle Company & Chuck Holder

Champion Chi Late Junior Heifer Calf MRH Annabell 2CM • DOB: 4/11/14 GOET I-80 X WLJ Watch Her Strut 145X Exhibited By Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio

Reserve Champion Chianina Late Jr. Heifer Calf LMJ Miss Maria 2CM • DOB: 5/6/14 Eye Candy 1CM X LMJ Miss 519212 Exhibited By Kayley McKinney, Cutler, Ind JANUARY 2015 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 37

SHOW RESULTS

Champion Chianina Early Junior Heifer Calf UDELL Gossip Girl 424B • DOB: 3/1/14 Silveiras Style x JSUL Red Thunder 9051 Exhibited By Vada Vickland, Longmont, Colo

CHAMPION HEIFERS cont’d

Reserve Champion Chianina Early Junior Heifer Calf CKG Jerilyn 402B • DOB: 3/24/14 GOET I-80 x VF Jeanne Ann 426 Exhibited By Ken Geuns, Bath, Mich

Champion Chianina Senior Heifer Calf WCC Struttin 470A • DOB: 11/26/13 WCC Easy Rider 350U x WCC Struttin 358T Exhibited By David Smith, Boulder, Colo

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Reserve Champion Chianina Senior Heifer Calf GOP Cynthia Alexandra 330A • DOB: 11/4/13 GOP You’re With A Real Big Star PCA X GOP BKC Cynthia 706T Exhibited By Laurel Culp, Nocholasville, Ky

Champion Chianina Summer Yearling Kelso’s Dixie 2CM • DOB: 5/8/13 Monopoly X KQM Daisy Exhibited By Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb

Reserve Champion Chianina Summer Yearling ML Jada Jada • DOB: 5/8/13 Man Among Boys X LBG Gloria Exhibited By Woodlawn Farms and Morgan Lehnert

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Champion Chianina Senior Yearling LEHM Simply Complicated 1CM • DOB: 12/6/12 BSC Simplicity 44U x LEHM Monop Who Exhibited By James Gradert, Siley, Iowa

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Reserve Champion Chianina Senior Yearling WCC Forever Lady 485Z 1CM • DOB: 11/10/12 WCC Easy Rider 350U X WCC Forever Lady U45 Exhibited By Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind

Champion Chianina Cow/Calf 3D Jesse 1CM • DOB: 3/15/11 I Am Legend X ALCI C131 Exhibited By Amanda Conley, Georgetown, Ky

SHOW RESULTS

2014 N.A.I.L.E. Open Female Results CHIANGUS FEMALES CLASS 38 1) WCC MISS RATTLE 413B 1CA EXHIBITED BY CONNER ROOKSBERRY, POLAND, IND CLASS 39 1) HIGG BELLE 433B 1CA EXHIBITED BY AMELIA HIGGINS, WATERTOWN, TENN. 2) SLD SWEET WIGGLE 4S40 2CA EXHIBITED BY KEIFFER SEXTON, AINSWORTH, IOWA CLASS 42 1) JHC MS BARBIE 201B 1CA EXHIBITED BY JUSTIN HOLT, ABERDEEN, SD 2) HIGG BRISTOL 403B PCA EXHIBITED BY ALLISON HIGGINS, WATERTOWN, TENN. 3) ARD RIDGE DIAMOND GIRL 22B 1CA EXHIBITED BY ARD RIDGE GENETICS LLC, NANCY, KY. 4) WCC GOLD 403B 2CA EXHIBITED BY ALI MUIR, WAYNESFIELD, OHIO 5) SIMP VBS CLASSIC STAR 15B 1CA EXHIBITED

BY HAILIE SIMPSON, FALMOUTH, KY. CLASS 43 1) RSRS KELLIE 1CA EXHIBITED BY HUNTER ROYER, WEST POINT, IND. 2) LLW CARD ERROLINE’S CANDY 436B 1CA EXHIBITED BY LUCAS WISNEFSKI, WYOMING, ILL. 3) DCL MS GRAND GOLDEN GIRL 001B 2CA EXHIBITED BY HEIDI CLARAHAN, SIGOURNEY, IOWA 4) CHBB BLING BLOSSOM 1CA EXHIBITED BY KADE BANTER, EATON, IND. 5) WCC MISS RATTLE 401B 2CA EXHIBITED BY WILSON CATTLE CO, CLOVERDALE, IND. CLASS 44 1) PAYS BEST YET 2CA EXHIBITED BY EVAN DUTENHOFFER, WATERTOWN, SD 2) HIGG BEYONCE 423B 2CA EXHIBITED BY ALLISON HIGGINS, WATERTOWN, TENN. 3) MSFC VELVEETA 402B 1CA EXHIBITED BY SHARON SMITH, LYNN, IND. CLASS 47 1) HIGG ALL MY HEART PCA EXHIBITED BY ALLISON HIGGINS, WATERTOWN, TENN. 2) WCC MISS RATTLE 468A 1CA EXHIBITED BY WILSON CATTLE COMPANY, CLOVERDALE, IND. 3) TR ALMA PCA EXHIBITED

BY PAYTON JACKSON, COMMERCE, GA. 4) VBS DAERNERYS 415A PCA EXHIBITED BY HAILIE SIMPSON, FALMOUTH, KY. JRBF SOUTHERN GIRL 01W-1A 2CA EXHIBITED BY TYGR TAYLOR, LEWISBURG, TENN. 6) WVW ROMANCING THE RANGE 2CA EXHIBITED BY TALMO RANCH & WOODHAVEN FARMS

CLASS 48 1) CLASSIC RIOS ROSE 195A PCA EXHIBITED BY REIGHLEY BLAKELY, OOLAGAH, OKLA. 2) HIGG ALL IN 388A 1CA EXHIBITED BY KARLIE BECKING, FLORENCE, SD 3) WCC GOLD 465A 2CA EXHIBITED

BY WILSON CATTLE CO, CLOVERDALE, IND. 4) WCC MISS RATTLE 460A 2CA EXHIBITED BY TAYLOR RAY, CAMPBELLSBURG, KY. CLASS 51 1) FIVJ LONG TALL SALLY 1CA EXHIBITED BY 5J CHIANINA, POLK CITY, IOWA CLASS 52 1) HBSC VIOLET 302A 1CA EXHIBITED BY HALEY HAVERBACK, ATKINSON, ILL. CLASS 55 1) WCC MISS RATTLE 427A 1CA EXHIBITED BY HUNTER HAMILTON, HELTONVILLE, IND. 2) TR/ TKM ANNABELLA PCA EXHIBITED BY ADDIE DAVIS & TALMO RANCH 3) VBS MS SANDRA TWO 427 2CA EXHIBITED BY HAILIE SIMPSON, FALMOUTH, KY. CLASS 56 1) MEFC FANTASY JEWEL 305 2CA EXHIBITED BY HALLEY BECKING, FLORENCE, SD 2) HIGG ADELE 323A 2CA EXHIBITED BY SYDNEY WISNEFSKI, WYOMING, ILL. 3) HIGG ANNIE OAKLEY 331A 1CA EXHIBITED BY AMELIA HIGGINS, WATERTOWN, TENN. 4) DCL MS SEXY SCIENCE 2CA EXHIBITED BY KEIFFER SEXTON, AINSWORTH, IOWA CLASS 60 1) VBS TDR TAYLORS GIRL 50Z 2CA EXHIBITED BY TAYLOR RAY, CAMPBELLSBURG, KY. 2) WCC FOREVER LADY 467Z 1CA EXHIBITED BY WILSON CATTLE CO, CLOVERDALE, IND. & CHUCK HOLDER, MS GRAND CHAMPION CHIANGUS FEMALE HBSC VIOLET 302A 1CA EXHIBITED BY HALEY HAVERBACK, ATKINSON, ILL. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CHIANGUS FEMALE PAYS BEST YET 2CA EXHIBITED BY EVAN DUTENHOFFER, WATERTOWN, SD

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SHOW RESULTS

2014 N.A.I.L.E. Open Female Results continued CHIANINA OPEN HEIFERS CLASS 66 1) LMJ MISS MARIA 2CM EXHIBITED BY KAYLEE MCKINNEY, CUTLER, IND 2) BBC MISS ATTITUDE 1CM EXHIBITED BY BUCHER CATTLE CO, MARIETTA, ILL 3) WCC MISS RATTLE 414B 1CM EXHIBITED BY WILSON CATTLE CO, CLOVERDALE, IND 4) BXC PEPPERMINT 1CM EXHIBITED BY CARLYN BLUE, WILKINSON, IND 5) KVO MYA 2CM EXHIBITED BY LORREN VANORDER & FAMILY, HAMILTON, MICH 6) 2GTHR MIRABELLA I EXHIBITED BY 2GTHR CHIANINA, POLK CITY, IOWA CLASS 67 1) MRH ANNABELLA 2CM EXHIBITED BY MEGAN HUNT, NEW MADISON, OHIO 2) BCC RAVEN 1CM EXHIBITED BY BUCHER CATTLE CO, MARIETTA, ILL 3) AND KATY 8B 2CM EXHIBITED BY REBECCA OLIVER, NEW SITE, ALA. 4) GOP PUCKER UP 413B 2CM EXHIBITED BY LAUREL CULP, NICHOLASVILLE, KY. 5) CLASSIC MS HOLIDAY 833 EXHIBITED BY WYATT HANCOCK, OOLOGAH, OKLA 6) SC NENA 30B 1CM EXHIBITED BY MACKENZIE SHEPHERD, WINGATE, IND 7) AHFF JUICY GIRL 413B 1CM EXHIBITED BY ANETTE DELAPLAINE, HEARTFELT FARMS, WHITNEY BETTS, PA 8) FOUR ROSES SWEET 4PB 2CM EXHIBITED BY JEFF MILLER & FOUR ROSES CATTLE LLC, CUTLER, IND 9) MISS MAKEOVER EXHIBITED BY MASON LOVE, BALTIMORE, OHIO 10) EORF MISS TINA 2CM EXHIBITED BY BRANDON FREED, ELWELL, MICH 11) CLASSIC MISS SUZIE 143B 2CM EXHIBITED BY KYMBERLY HAMMER, MCGAHEYSVILLE, VA 12) VBS MS BELIEVE IN JANET 33B 1CM EXHIBITED BY VBS FARMS, FALMOUTH, KY CLASS 70 1) UDELL GOSSIP GIRL 424B 1CM EXHIBITED BY VADA VICKLAND, LONGMONT, COLO. 2) CKG JERILYN 402B 2CM EXHIBITED BY KEN GEUNS, BATH, MI 3) EORF BARBARA JEAN 1CM EXHIBITED BY BRANDON FREED, ELWELL, MICH 4) SRR MISS FOX 13B 2CM EXHIBITED

BY LESLIE ROGERS, PATOKA, IND 5) LMJ MISS LADY AMONG BOYS 2CM EXHIBITED BY JEFF MILLER, CUTLER, IND CLASS 71 1) WLCF REBA 1CM EXHIBITED BY WOODLAWN FARMS & COLE LEHNERT, LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. 2) MSFC JASMINE 407B 1CM EXHIBITED BY SHARON SMITH, LYNN, IND 3) PLPM SHELLIE 2CM EXHIBITED BY PATRICK MCCORD, ALEXANDRIA, KY. PAGE 40 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015

CLASS 74 1) WCC STRUTTIN 470B 2CM EXHIBITED BY DAVID SMITH, BOULDER, COLO. 2) GOP CYNTHIA ALEXANDRA 330A 1CM EXHIBITED BY LAURLE CULP, NICHOLASVILLE, KY 3) SC QUEEN OF HEARTS 90A 1CM EXHIBITED BY ELLIE SENNETT, WAYNETOWN, IND 4) AUGUSTA 115A 1CM EXHIBITED BY BANTER SHOW CALVES, MONTPELIER, IND CLASS 75 1) DTMC ADVENTURER 3037 2CM EXHIBITED BY LADD LANDGRAFF, MADILL, OKLA. 2) MACY 906A 2CM EXHIBITED BY SAVANNAH GARRETT & WINEGARDNER SHOW CATTLE 3) TDR BERTHA 54A 1CM EXHIBITED BY TAYLOR RAY, CAMPBELLSBURG, KY 4) SHEZA LOOKER 2CM EXHIBITED BY KAIDEN GREEN, PLEASANT PLAINS, AR CLASS 78 1) KELSO’S DIXIE 2CM EXHIBITED BY KELSEY RUTT, MINDEN, NEB. 2) ML JADA JADA 2CM EXHIBITED BY WOODLAWN FARMS & MORGAN LEHNERT 3) CHBB SWEET ANNIE 2CM EXHIBITED BY BANTER SHOW CALVES, EATON, IND 4) 5J LACE EXHIBITED BY 5J CHIANINA, POLK CITY, IOWA CLASS 81 1) STECK DUNK MILEY 315 2CM EXHIBITED BY BEN NIKKEL, MCPHERSON, KS 2) ARD RIDGE DYEF EILEEN 325A 1CM EXHIBITED BY MEGAN HUNT, NEW MADISON, OHIO 3) MENT GYPSY BOOTS 46 2CM EXHIBITED BY EMMA VICKLAND. LONGMONT, COLO. 4) MS MOONSHINE EXHIBITED BY HANNAH MARTIN, BARGERSVILLE, IND 5) SSCZ BLACK DIAMOND 350A EXHIBITED BY BAILEY OAKS, ARDMORE, OKLA. CLASS 82 1) LFCC LADY MONICA 14A EXHIBITED BY LESLIE ROGERS, PATOKA, IND 2) ABBY 311A PCM EXHIBITED BY KYLE SHOUFLER, FORTVILLE, IND 3) CKG LILLIANN 302A 2CM EXHIBITED BY BROOKE RUPPRECHT, VASSAR, MICH 4) CKG DIANNA 305A 2CM EXHIBITED BY BROOKE RUPPRECHT, VASSAR, MICH CLASS 83 1) SSUL WHO DAT GINGER 1CM EXHIBITED BY SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA 2) MS ACE 214A 1CM EXHIBITED BY COLE WHISMAN, ILLINOIS CITY, ILL 3) RMA MISS TAPANGA 13A 1CM EXHIBITED BY LESLIE ROGERS, PATOKA, IND

SHOW RESULTS

2014 N.A.I.L.E. Open Female Results continued CLASS 86 1) LEHM SIMPLY COMPLICATED 1CM EXHIBITED

BY JAMES GRADERT, SIBLEY, IOWA 2) WCC FOREVER LADY 485X 1CM EXHIBITED BY CONNER ROOKSBERRY, POLAND, IND CLASS 87 1) DAJS TOTALLY COOL 900 2CM EXHIBITED BY RICHIE DEMOSS, BOWIE, TEXAS

GRAND CHAMPION CHIANINA HEIFER LFCC LADY MONICA 14A EXHIBITED BY LESLIE ROGERS, PATOKA, IND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CHIANINA HEIFER SSUL WHO DAT GINGER 1CM EXHIBITED BY SARA SULLIVAN, DUNLAP, IOWA

CLASS 90 1) 3D JESSE 1CM EXHIBITED BY AMANDA CONLEY, GEORGETOWN, KY

2014 ACA HERDSMAN OF THE YEAR Jeff Miller, Cutler, IN

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SHOW RESULTS

Junior Champions Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer HIGG Adele 323A Sire: CARD The Situation 1CA Exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill

Grand Champion Chianina Heifer LFCC LADY MONICA 14A Sire: Eye Candy Exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female WCC Miss Rattle 427A 1 CA Sire: WCC Spoiler Y1 Exhibited by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, Ind

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female JSUL RIGHT TAMALE 3365 1CM Sire: SULL Right Direction ET Exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa

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SHOW RESULTS

2014 NAILE ACA Junior Heifer Show Champions Junior Chiangus Female Results Class 1 1) WCC Miss Rattle 413B 1CA exhibited by Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind. Class 4 1) WCC Gold 403B 2CA exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio Class 5 1) GXK MS Black Remedy 06B 1CA exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, Ind., 2) LLW CARD Erroline’s Candy 436B 1CA exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill., 3) DCL Ms. Grand Golden Girl 001B 2CA exhibited by Heidi Clarahan, Sigourney, Iowa. 4) MSFC Velveeta 402B 1CA exhibited by Sharon Smith, Lynn, Ind. Class 8 1) HIGG All My Heart 393A PCA exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., 2) JRBF Southern Girl 01W-1A 2CA exhibited by Tygr Taylor, Lewisburg, Tenn.

Class 9 1) Classic Rios Rose 195A PCA exhibited by Reighly Blakely, Oologah, Ok., 2) HIGG All In 388A 1CA exhibited by Karlie Becking, Florence, S.D., 3) WCC Miss Rattle 460A 2CA exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ken. Class 12 1) HBSC Violet 302A 1CA exhibited by Haley Haverback, Atkinson, Ill. Class 15 1) WCC Miss Rattle 427A 1CA exhibited by Hunter D. Hamilton, Heltonville, Ind., TAD’S Temptation PCA exhibited

by Colby Etheridge, Williston, Flo. Class 16 1) HIGG Adele 323A 2CA exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill., 2) HIGG Annie Oakley 331A exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., 3) MEFC Fantasy Jewel 305 2CA exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D. Class 19 1) VBS TDR Taylors Girl 50Z 2CA exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, KY GRAND CHAMPION CHIANGUS HEIFER: HIGG ADELE 323A EXHBITED BY SYDNEY WISNEFSKI, WYOMING, ILL.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION: WCC MISS RATTLE 427A 1CA EXHBITED BY HUNTER HAMILTON, HELTONVILLE, IND. GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED CHIANGUS HEIFER: LLW CARD ERROLINE’S CANDY 436B 1CA, EXHIBITED BY LUCAS WISNEFSKI, WYOMING, IL RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED CHIANGUS HEIFER: HIGG ANNIE OAKLEY 331A 1CA, EXHIBITED BY AMELIA HIGGINS, WATERTOWN, TN

Chianina Junior Heifer Show Class 1 1) LMJ Miss Maria 2CM exhibited by Kaylee McKinney, Cutler, Ind., 2) JPP Khaleesi 069B 1CM exhibited by Jake Paul Perryman, Warner, Okla., 3) BXC Peppermint exhibited by Carlyn Blue, Ind. Class 2 1) TSSC Naomi 431B 2CM exhibited by Ethan Buck, Lafayette, Ind., 2) AND Katy 8B exhibited by Rebecca Oliver, New Site, Ala., 3) EORF Miss Tina 2CM exhibited by 2CM exhibited by Brandon Freed, Elwell, Mich., 4) Miss Makeover exhibited by Mason Love, Baltimore, Ohio 5) PVCF Miss Mako 1CM exhibited by Kaden Rogers, Onadaga, Mich., 6) Annabella 23 2CM exhibited by Hunter Phillips, Almont, Mich.

Class 3 1) GOP Pucker Up 413B 2CM exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 2) Classic Ms. Holiday 8332 1CF exhibited by Wyatt Hancock, Oologah, Okla., 3) Fergie EE5B 1CM exhibited by Johnathon Barrett, Racine, Ohio 4) SC Nena 30B 1CM exhibited by Mackenzie Shepherd, Wingate, Ind., 5) Holley’s Queen Of Hearts 1CM exhibited by Cobi Brough, Oak Harbor, Ohio 6) ABCC Miss 475B 2CM exhibited by Taylor Held, Edwardsport, Ind., 7) SSSJ Pearl 143B 1CM exhibited by Ryan Schwab, Batesville, Ind. Class 6 1) SRR Miss Fox 13B 2CM exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind., 2) RF Miss Vertigo 178AB 1CM exhibited by Tyler Choate, Utica, Ohio 3) TNGF Miss Tessa Bear 2CM exhibited by Tyler Clark, Covington, Ohio 4) Sissy 1432B 2CM exhibited by Melissa Shafer. Thornville, Ohio 5) Billie Jean 2CM exhibited by Ann-Michal Dyer, South Point, Ohio

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SHOW RESULTS

2014 NAILE ACA Junior Show Results Class 6 continuned...

6) NPK I love Lucy 2CM exhibited by Nolton Klingele, Liberty, Ill., 7) EORF Barbara Jean 1CM exhibited by Brandon Freed, Elwell, Mich., 8) Icing 1CM exhibited by Alexis Cornelius, Odon, Ind., 9) GOF 103B 1CM exhibited by Jakob Sketchell, Ottawa, Ill. Class 7 1) GXK Ms. Brokerjean 01B 1CM exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, Ind., 2) HCF Miss Midnight Dream 1CM exhibited

by Tucker Walton, Loogootee, Ind., 3) TOMF Fancy 1CM exhibited by Elizabeth Beer, Milford, Ind., 4) MSFC Jasmine 407B 1CM exhibited by Sharon Smith, Lynn, Ind., 5) WLCF Reba 1CM exhibited by Cole Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., 6) GOET Miss Izzy 2CM exhibited by Reagan Rowland, Warsaw, Ind., 7) PLPM Shellie 2CM exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky. Class 10 1) GOP Cynthia Alexandria 330A 1CM exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 2) WCC Struttin 470A 2CM exhibited

by David Smith, Boulder, Colo., 3) SC Queen Of Hearts 90A 1CM exhibited by Ellie Sennett, Waynetown, Ind. Class 11 1) DTMC Adventurer 3037 2CM exhibited by Ladd Landgraff, Madill, Okla., 2) Macy 906A 2CM exhibited by Savannah Garrett, Richmond, Ind., 3) TDR Bertha 54A 1CM exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky. Class 14 1) JPAL Redemption 2CM exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa., 2) WAG Miss Baby 45A 2CM exhibited by Alec Myers, Taylorsville, Ill., 3) Kelso’s Dixie 2CM exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb., 4) ML Jada Jada 2CM exhibited

by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., 5) Ms. Trudy 2CM exhibited by Ashley Skaggs, Washington Court House, Ohio Class 17 1) Steck Dunk Miley 315A 2CM exhibited by Benjamin Nikkel, McPherson, Kan., 2) JSUL Knockout 3271 1CM exhibited by Derek Humphrey, Dixon, Ill., 3) ARD Ridge DYEF Eileen 325A 1CM exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio 4) Adoline 23A 1CM exhibited by Trevor Reiboldt, West College Corner, Ind., 5) SULL LJR Who’s Dreaming 16A 1CM exhibited by Nate McConnell, Clinton, Wisc., 6) MENT Miss Gypsy Boots 46 2CM exhibited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, Colo., 7) TFR Red Lady 1CM exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio 8) Maggie 421A 1CM exhibited by Emily Herring, Wauseon, Ohio 9) JSUL Jalynn’s Rosie 3960A 2CM exhibited by Hannah Esch, Unadilla, Neb., PAGE 44 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015

10) Ard Ridge DYEF Eileen 312A 1CM exhibited by Collin Howd, Paris, Tenn., 11) Miss Faye 9A 2CM exhibited by Brianna Newton, Rockville, Ind., 12) D Nice 2CM exhibited by Cody Vance, Cardington, Ohio Class 18 1) LFCC Lady Monica 14A 2CM exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind., 2) CHAM Miss Tippy Girl ET 2CM exhibited

by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind., 3) Abby 311A PCM exhibited by Kyle Shouffler, Fortville, Ind., 4) MHCC Daisy 1A 2CM exhibited by Lille Skiles, Dalhart, Texas 5) SCF Unseen Queen 81A 2CM exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa 6) UDELLS Fashionista 98A 1CM exhibited by Travis Hofer, Bridgewater, S.D. 7) HB Lady 3A 2CM exhibited by Michala Nierman, Brownstown, Ind., 8) CKG Lilliann 302A 2CM exhibited by Brooke Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich., 9) CKG Dianna 305A 2CM exhibited by Brooke Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich., 10) PLPM Stripper 1CM exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky., 11) TFR Miss Kirby 1CM exhibited by Austin Siwinski, Crown Point, Iowa Class 19 1) JSUL Right Tamale 3365 1CM exhibited by Bailey Jean Core, Pleasantville, Iowa 2) SSUL Who Dat Ginger 1CM exhibited

by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa 3) JSUL Fruity Tamale 1CM exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb. 4) RMA Miss Tapanga 13A 1CM exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind. 5) Ms. Ace 214 1CM exhibited by Cole Whisman, Illinois City, Ill., GKF Mona Lisa 133A 2CM exhibited by Jade Ramsey-Neagle, Fountain City, Ind. Class 22 1) LEHM Simply Complicated 1CM exhibited by James Gradert, Sibley, Iowa 2) WCC Forever Lady 485Z 1CM exhibited by Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind. Class 23 1) DAJS Totally Cool 900 2CM exhibited by Richard DeMoss, Bowie, Texas GRAND CHAMPION CHIANINA HEIFER EXHIBITED

BY LESLIE ROGERS, PATOKA, IND. LFCC LADY MONICA 14A. RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION CHIANINA HEIFER EXHBITED BY BAILEY JEAN CORE, PLEASANTVILLE, IOWA. JSUL RIGHT TAMALE 3365 1CM. GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED CHIANINA HEIFER: CHAM MISS TIPPY GIRL ET 2CM, EXHIBITED

BY BECCA CHAMBERLIN, WINCHESTER, IN RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BRED & OWNED CHIANINA FEMALE: GOP PUCKER UP 413B 2CM, EXHIBITED BY LAUREL CULP, NICHOLASVILLE IN.

SHOW RESULTS

2014 NAILE ACA Junior Show Division Champions CHIANINA SHOW:

CHIANGUS SHOW

Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion: GOP Pucker Up 413B 2CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion: WCC Miss Rattle 413B 1CA, exhibited by Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind.

Late Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: Classic Ms Holiday 8332 1CF, exhibited by Wyatt Hancock, Oologah, Okla.

Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion: GXK Ms Blackremedy 06B 1CA, exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, Ind.

Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion: GXK Ms Broken Jean 01B 1CM, exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, Ind.

Early Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: WCC Gold 403B 2CA, exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio

Early Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: SRR Miss Rox 13B 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind.

Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Classic Rios Rose 195A PCA, exhibited by Reighly Blakley, Oologah, Okla.

Senior Heifer Calf Champion: DTMC Adventurer 3037 2CM, exhibited by Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.

Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: HIGG All My Heart 393A PCA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: Macy 906A 2CM, exhibited by Savannah Garrett, Richmond, Ind.

Summer Yearling Champion: HBSC Violet 302A 1CA, exhibited by Haley Haverback, Atkinson, Ill.

Summer Yearling Champion: JPAL Redemption 2CM, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa

Junior Yearling Champion: HIGG Adele 323A 2CA, exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Summer Yearling Reserve Champion: WAG Miss Baby 45A 2CM, exhibited by Alec Myers, Taylorville, Ill.

Junior Yearling Reserve Champion: WCC Miss Rattle 427A 1CA, exhibited by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, Ind.

Junior Yearling Champion: LFCC Lady Monica 14A 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Roger, Patoka, Ind.

Senior Yearling Champion: VBS TDR Taylors Girl 50Z 2CA, exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky.

Junior Yearling Reserve Champion: JSUL Right Tamale 3365 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa Senior Yearling Champion: LEHM Simply Complicated 1CM, exhibited by James Gradert, Sibley, Iowa Senior Yearling Reserve Champion: WCC Forever Lady 485Z 1CM, exhibited by Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind.

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SHOW RESULTS

Open Show Sept. 27, 2014 Wisconsin State Fair Park Judge: Mark Johnson, Orlando, Okla.

Grand Champion Chianina Female Exhibited by Spencer Wangen, Ellendale, Minn.

Reserve Champion Chianina Female Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Supreme Champion Cow/Calf Pair & Grand Champion Chiangus Female Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Reserve Champion Chiangus Female Exhibited by Haley Haverback, Atkinson, Ill.

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SHOW RESULTS

Junior Show Sept. 28, 2014 Wisconsin State Fair Park Judges: Brigham Stewart, Washington, Kan. & Mathew Lewis, Colorado

Champion Chianina Female Exhibited by Spencer Wangen, Ellendale, Minn.

Reserve Chianina Female Exhibited by Caden Curoe, Bernard, Iowa

CKG Jerilyn 402B 1CM Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion - 2014 NAILE Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: VF Jeanne Ann 426

Jerilyn was purchased by us at the Ventura Farm sale this past fall. We thank the Geuns family for the opportunity to purchase this dynamic heifer and for exhibiting her at the NAILE. We can’t wait to see what this heifer does in the new year!

Middle Branch Ranch Bruce & Melody Hil Gladwin, MI 989.329.0809

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BOARD MINUTES

American Chianina Association Board of Directors Platte City, Missouri • October 24-25, 2014 The ACA Board of Directors met Friday, October 24, 2014 at the ACA office in Platte City, Mo. ACA board members present: Culp, Esch, Higgins, Michel, Schaefer, Shields, Stoppel, Schrick, Rose. Staff members present: Boddicker, Junek & Dice. Board member absent: Miller, Winegardner.

Vice Chairman Higgins called the meeting to order at 8:55 a.m. Each board member gave a general update of weather & conditions in their local area.

Officer’s Reports: Secretary’s Report:

Reports distributed for June & August meetings. Regarding the August minutes, Esch made motion to add “if needed” after heifer calf futurity line, Shields seconded. Motion carried.

Regarding the June meeting Shields made motion to accept minutes with corrected name spellings, Stoppel second. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report:

Esch and John Boddicker presented financial slide show showing year to date profit & loss statements. Rose moved to approve the Treasurer’s report, Schrick second. Motion carried.

Registration Report:

Grant Process Review/Update: Junek undated the board on the status of the grant process he has been working on for the ACA. Chi-Angus Meeting Report: Junek reported on the Chi-Angus Council meeting held at the ACA office in September. Fifteen members were in attendance. Junek presented a request from the group that they want the ACA to help with.

Stoppel moved to go into executive session at 10:51 a.m., Shields second.

Motion carried.

Meeting resumed at 12:34 p.m.

Kyle presented a template for the new ACA website. Several new features & updates were shown to the board. Kyle hopes to launch the updated website shortly after NAILE. Kyle updated the board on the new changes coming to the ACJ. DigitalBeef.inc update: Dr. Joe Massey presented Digital Beef & its features to the board.

ACA/Genomics Future: Junek reported about general cost and sampling possibilities for enhanced genomics testing. He will report & update at November meeting.

Committee Reports:

John Boddicker presented updated report on registrations/transfers.

ACA Foundation Report: No report.

ACA Business Review:

Long Range: No report.

Boddicker gave update on miles traveled and herd visits of the ACA Staff.

Recognition Committee: Schrick informed the board that 40

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year members will be recognized at the NAILE. Culp offered to help with awards.

Performance & Genetic Abnormality: Junek reported that MARC has Chiangus calves on the ground if anyone wants to see them.

Boddicker discussed common base EPD changes. Schaefer made motion that we move to common base EPD, Shields second. Motion carried.

Building/grounds: The down stairs has been completely cleaned out and repainted. The board agrees the basement looks very nice.

John Boddicker reported on good interest and very promising outlook on renting out unused space in the office.

Promotions, Benefits & Marketing: Culp reported that trait leaders will be generated. 40-year members will be recognized at the national show & sale in Louisville, KY. Junior & Youth Programs: Dice spoke about the 2014 National Junior Heifer Show and explained the Profit & Loss statement. Kyle update the board on the donation heifer that will sell as Lot A in the national sale in Louisville, KY. Show & Sale Committee: Michel reported on National sale in Louisville, KY. Junek reported the Denver sale is looking good and interest is up from years past. The board expressed concern for the interest level in the national sale. Junek requested time to make some changes and improve the sale numbers in the future.

BOARD MINUTES

Finance: No report.

proposed amendments, Schaefer second.

Motion carried.

Culp moved to recess until Saturday morning, Stoppel second. Motion carried.

New Business:

The Board meeting reconvened on Saturday October 25, 2014 at 9:05 a.m.

Stoppel moved to go into executive session, Shields seconded. Motion carried. Board entered info executive session at 9:10 a.m.

Shields moved to come out of executive session, Schrick second, regular meeting resumed at 9:47 a.m.

Old Business

Schrick moved to approve the ACA suggested sale terms & conditions with

Shields made a motion the ACA moves forward with DigitalBeef Inc as our new software program, Stoppel seconded.

Motion carried The board discussed how to handle the increased revenue from the junior activity fee.

Michel moved that all the money for the junior activity fee go in the junior account, with up to 50 percent being used to offset the salary expense of the junior activity director, at the discretion of the acting CEO/business manager to take effect Jan. 1 2015, Rose second.

Motion carried.

Stoppel moved to go into executive session, Shields seconded. Moved to executive session at 10:48 a.m.

Stoppel moved to come out executive session, Schrick seconded. Regular meeting resumed at 11:19 a.m.

Stoppel moved to adjourn, Shields seconded. Meeting adjourned at 11:21 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, Matt Michel Secretary ACA Board of Directors

AMERICAN CHIANINA ASSOCIATION DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION BLOCKS REGISTRATIONS

STANDARD FEE

STANDARD RATE

DISCOUNT

COST

SAVINGS

15

$25

$375.00

10%

$337.50

$37.50

25

$25

$625.00

15%

$531.25

$93.75

50

$25

$1,250.00

20%

$1,000.00

$250.00

100

$25

$2,500.00

25%

$1,875.00

$625.00

1708 Prairie View Rd. • P.O. Box 890 Platte City, MO 64079 816-431-2808 • 816-431-5381 Fax email: acjeditor@earthlink.net

1. The block applies to registrations for cattle aged 151-450 days 2. The block applies to only one (1) membership number 3. The block is good for one calendar year (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) 4. Multiple blocks of the same denomination may be purchased 5. A 3% convenience fee will be charged on credit cards if used JANUARY 2015 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 49

SALE RESULTS

Brad Winegardner Show Cattle 18TH ANNUAL HARVEST OF EXCELLENCE SALE November 1, 2014 • Lima, Ohio

Brad Winegardner and family had another great sale in Ohio to start November with a bang. As always, these show heifer prospects and future donor cows were presented exceptionally and were ready to hit the show ring for their prospective buyers. $43,000 - Topping the sale was Lot 1A, a 2/19/2014 daughter of Man on a Mission out of the Super Successful Rockin J donor cow, Ms. Rockn Candy 257W. This super complete show heifer prospect has winner written all over her. $35,000 – Punching her paycheck was lot 3, a 3/23/2014 ultra complete dual registered Chi/Maine heifer sired by Swag and out of Who da Man X Kadabra cow. $35,000 – Also ringing the bell was lot 7, another Man on a Mission daughter out of a Breathe Easy daughter. This smooth built, great structured is destine to do great things.

When all was said and done, Winegardner and crew sold 39 lots to gross $456,100 for an average of $11,700. Job well done, Winegardner crew.

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE SALE November 29, 2014 • Aberdeen, South Dakota

Brad Winegardner and family had another great sale in Ohio to start November with a bang. As always, these show heifer prospects and future donor cows were presented exceptionally and were ready to hit the show ring for their prospective buyers. $43,000 - Topping the sale was Lot 1A, a 2/19/2014 daughter of Man on a Mission out of the Super Successful Rockin J donor cow, Ms. Rockn Candy 257W. This super complete show heifer prospect has winner written all over her. $35,000 – Punching her paycheck was lot 3, a 3/23/2014 ultra complete dual registered Chi/Maine heifer sired by Swag and out of Who da Man X Kadabra cow. $35,000 – Also ringing the bell was lot 7, another Man on a Mission daughter out of a Breathe Easy daughter. This smooth built, great structured is destine to do great things.

When all was said and done, Winegardner and crew sold 39 lots to gross $456,100 for an average of $11,700. Job well done, Winegardner crew.

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SALE RESULTS

IT’S ALL BLACK AND WHITE BULL SALE December 5, 2014 • Montgomery, Alabama

Chuck Madaris and family of CK Cattle Company and Thomas Ellis of Circle E Chiangus once again participated in the 9th Annual It’s all Black and White Bull Sale on December 5th, 2014 in Montgomery, Alabama.

It was a packed house of optimistic bull buyers in attendance and low birthweight/high performance bulls were definitely in demand. This sale included 165 Two-year old bulls of various breeds.

Lot 251 – A 2 year old son of D A 100 Proof was the high seller in the Chiangus division. This deep bodied, smooth made bull caught the attention of many and eventually sold for $5750.

Lot 242 – This super stout 2 year old sported an impressive -2.0 BW EPD to 114 YW EPD spread. Combining his rare performance along with his 28 Milk number caused several top cattlemen to circle this D A 100 Proof son in their sale catalog and caused him to bring $5600.

Lot 291 – Tying for the second high seller in the Chiangus division was a December of 2012 son of CEF 376R 990X. This future herd sire prospect sported a 125 WW ratio along with a 113 YW ratio making him one of the high performing bulls of the sale. He also brought $5600.

The Madaris and Ellis families sold a total of 50 Chiangus Bulls for an average of $4255.

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Herds that have registered or been transferred Fullblood Chianina in the last fiscal year.

Glen Klippenstein Klippenstein Family Farm Box 457 Maysville, MO 64469 C/O Charles Mcdonald Walter G. Mize’s Ranches P O Box 1956 Cleburne, TX 76033

Anthony Edwards Edwards Cattle Company 714 Burwell Ave. Stanton, VA 24401 Steve and Bevalie Allen Allen Farms 2929 US Rt. 5A West Burke, VT 05871

Craig Laughlin Chi West PO Box 217 Devine, TX 78016 Ricardo Stefano Stefano Farms 1690 Bornt Hill Rd. Endicott, NY 13760

Gerald Smith Smith Farms 22833 Aspen Road Sarcoxie, MO 64862

LA Reid Shelton Shelton Farms 665 Friendship Rd. Altoona, AL 35952

James & Connie Johnson 5J Chianina 10398 NW 44th St. Polk City, IA 50226

Chris Howard 5365 W Hwy 36 Sharpsburg, KY 40374

Wayne Gaige 26422 Weaver Rd. Chaumont, NY 13622

Jerry & Jean Johnson 2GTHR Chianina 10461 NW Polk City Dr. Polk City, IA 50226

Louie J. Martin 3150 Kirk Rd. Monroe, GA 30656

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Edward Frederick 362 Mercer Road Norridgewock, ME 04957

Zim Browning 3639 Ouachita 2 Louann, AR 05760 Daileen Reams W. 5998 Town Hill Rd. Peshtigo, WI 54157 Ron Scarlata S&S Chianina Ranch 9134 Pine Island Rd. Clermont, FL 34711 Charles & Virginia Mclane Mclane Farm Reg. Chianina 85 Pearl Rd Orwell, VT 5760

Larry Cook Cook Farm 1741 Hebron Church Rd. Statham, GA 30666 Brett Moore 44296 Brett Moore Rd. Franklinton, LA 70438 Phillip Kemp Circle K 29279 Hwy. 1070 Franklinton, LA 70438 omas Burns 14 North Main St Upton, MA 1568 Sugar Mountain Maple Farms Haig Brochu 1133 North Palermo Rd Freedom, ME 04941

Chi Genetics Directory GEORGIA

ILLINOIS

RSE

Johnson

Farms, Inc.

C h i a ng us

P.O. Box 330 Stephens, GA 30667

Roddy Sturdivant

Rob Postin

mobile (770) 372–0400 office (770) 921–3207

home (706) 759–2220 barn (706) 759–2209

TALMO RANCH

Terry Johnson, Owner 309.337.8440

GF

Chiangus & Chiford Cattle

Gehrke Farms

GEHRKE FARMS BEEF (877) LEANBEEF • gehrke.farms@yahoo.com Freezer Beef & Beef Snack Sticks

Wayne & Jill Miller, Owners P.O. Box 68 • Talmo, GA 30575 Phone: (706) 693-4133 or Fax: (706) 693-4359 Email: talmoranch@aol.com

Drew Johnson 309.337.5700

Web site: www.talmoranch.com

Garland & Kathie Gehrke Hartsburg, Illinois (217) 642-5862

Troy Gehrke, Manager Delavan, Illinois (309) 244-7819 • Barn (309) 846-1614 • Cell

INDIANA

Gettinger Chi Angus Selling Bulls, Heifers & Steers Barb Gettinger 3464 S. 325 E. Rushville, IN 46173

Jeff & Lisa Gettinger 4858 E 200 S Rushville, IN 46713 (765) 561-4434 jlgett@yahoo.com

Sam Gettinger (765) 561-3130 s.gettinger@yahoo.com

WWW.GETTINGERCHIANGUS.COM

Jeff Miller 6863 S. 200 E. Cutler, IN 46920 (765) 268-2409 (765) 414-4547 – cell Grand Champion Steer 2012 Indiana State Fair

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Chi Genetics Directory IOWA

Clarahan Farms Dennis • Ryan • Neil

Breeders of Chiangus Cattle 19425 280th Avenue • Harper, IA 52231 (641) 635-2454 – office Dennis: (319) 330-6377 • Ryan: (641) 660-2713 Neil: (641) 660-2257

KANSAS

3320 Merriam Lane • Kansas City, KS 66106 1-800-521-3330 N I G R O S W E S T E R N S TO R E . C O M

KENTUCKY 814 Ard Ridge Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Office & Fax: (606) 871-9454

Home of Quality Chiangus Cattle Val B. & Vicky B. Shields 837 Dahms Rd. Falmouth, KY 41040 (859) 654-4440 or (859) 391-0758

Owners: Leonard & June Branscum: (606) 871-7859 Neal & Rebekah Branscum: (606) 872-5395

Fullblood Chianina Bulls & Females Available Chris & Brandhi Howard 5365 West Highway 36 Sharpsburg, KY 40374 606.247.2154 chris.howard@bath.kyschools.us www.champagnefarm.com PAGE 54 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015

Web site: www.VBSFarms.com

Chi Genetics Directory KENTUCKY

WALCO FARMS

NEBRASKA

859-326-0590

“Where Cow Men Buy Bulls” WWW.WALCOFARMS.COM Cattle For Sale At All Times

NEW JERSEY

MICHIGAN

V VK KR

RIVERVIEW FARM FULL BLOOD CHIANINA Home of FBF Nevada Nights 2CA

The Vander Kolks Carl, Gail, Craig, Kim & Susan Dorr, Michigan

(616) 896-9190 (office) • (616) 896-9433 (Carl & Gail) (616) 896-1637 (Brady & Susan Ostrom)

NOW AVAILABLE: Bulls & Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Open & Bred Heifers Bull Calves

Adam F. Ambielli 412 Trimmer Road Califon, New Jersey 07830 (908) 832-2526 ambielli@earthlink.net

NORTH DAKOTA Chiangus, Chimaine & Angus Bulls Available by Private Treaty Ken, Deb & Christina Geuns 4995 Sleight Rd. Bath, MI 48808 (517) 641-7152

Harlan & Leah Ritchie 4537 Comanche Dr. Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 333-0649

2013 NWSS Champion Chianina Female Pen

VF New Edition 201 1CM 2003 ACA National Champion Chi Bull

Bryan, John & Jerry Schaefer P.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733 Bryan: (701) 721-8091 bschaefer@srt.com John: (701) 720-7220 Jerry: (701) 720-2061 schaeferchiangus@srt.com

Visit us at www.schaeferchiangus.com

Steve, Barb, Tyler & Bethany 8005 Hwy. 32 Gwinner, ND 58040 (701) 678-2225 Tyler (Cell) (605) 695-3295

2014 CHAMPION PEN OF CHI BULLS

Form to Function

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Chi Genetics Directory OHIO

Hunt Farms

Home Phone (937) 548-3050

Tom, Deanna and Megan 2505 Weavers Station – Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346

RON KREIS, AUCTIONEER 2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Specializing in Purebred & General Livestock Auctions Ron Kreis Adamsville, OH (740) 796-5242 (740) 683-3235 rtkreis93@gmail.com

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Chi Genetics Directory TENNESSEE

Woodhaven Farms

Sponsor of

Tennessee Chianina Steer & Heifer Futurity

John & Debbie Woodroof 1264 Young Rd. Lebanon, TN 37090 (615) 444-3519

John Coble, Consultant • (406) 254-2548 Scott Coble, Herd Manager • (423) 921-4221 Business Office: Old Mills Square 215W. Broadway St., Ste. D, • Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 272- 0225 Richard Alan Arnold, President & Manager

Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch BOTTOM LINE GENETICS FOR PROFIT MINDED C ATTLEMEN

Tom Gunn & Family R.R. 3, Box 120 Decherd, TN 37324 (615) 467-3254

Graham Chiangus Breeders of Quality Chi Cattle Pete, Debra, Taylor & Blythe Graham 2355 Peavine Firetower Rd. • Crossville, TN 38571

(931) 484-4666

Follow the ACA on Facebook & visit our blog for the latest updates in the breed!

Blog: http://www.hybridadvantage.blogspot.com/

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Chi Genetics Directory TEXAS

David and DarLee Foster 570 FM 2883 Lockney, TX 79241 806-652-3824 home 806-983-7221 mobile Office: 806-652-3351

Jody and Shawnda Foster 1231 CR 57 Lockney, TX 79241 806-652-2383 home 806-983-7225 mobile Fax: 806-652-3738

Email: fosterbros@att.net WWW.FOSTERBROSFARMS.COMEmail: fosterbros@att.net

E

Circle E Cattle Company Mineral Wells,Texas

Raising Quality Chi Cattle Shawn Ethridge (940) 328-4723

BW Ethridge (940) 452-1100

Walter G. Mizes Ranches

Fullblood Chianina bulls and females always available.

Charles McDonald Ranch Manager/Herdsman Hwy. 281 North Hico, TX 76457 (254) 796-4070 • Fax (254) 796-2330

Call for video.

Keith & Dana Schrick Business: (817) 613-0724 Cell: (817) 366-6435

Jason Schrick Business: (817) 596-0799 Cell: (817) 366-8511

Certified Brucellosis & TB Free Herd ID #20020090310

VIRGINIA

EC Edwards Cattle Company C

ANTHONY “TONY” EDWARDS 714 Burwells Ave. • Staunton,VA 24401 101 Neal Ct. • Wright City, MO 63390 202-460-0384 tonyedwards@comcast.net FULLBLOOD CHIANINA & CHIFORDS PAGE 58 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | JANUARY 2015

WEST VIRGINIA

McHale Farms Lewisburg & Union, West Virginia

Land&Cattle Club Calf&Chiangus Steve McHale P.O. Box 302 • Union, WV 24983 (304) 772-3389 • (304) 667-1962 whomadewho1@frontier.com

THE EVENT FOR CATTLEMEN OF ALL AGES F E B R U R A Y 1 4 TH- 2 2 ND

SALE FEATURES POWERFUL BULLS, BRED HEIFERS AND FANCY HEIFER PROSPECTS

Maine Anjou & Chianina Day F R I D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 2 0 TH, 2 0 1 5 MAINE ANJOU SHOW 10 AM | SALE 2 PM CHIANINA SHOW 11 AM | SALE 2:30 PM A tremendous set of bulls, bred heifers and fancy open heifers will be featured in these sales!

P L U S , 5 0 H E I F E R S W I L L B E S O L D I N T H E C O M M E R C I A L P E N O F 5 S A L E AT 4 P M .

T H I S S A L E W I L L F E AT U R E B R E D A N D O P E N H E I F E R S .

Sky is the limit with this Bred heifer that sells at the Classic. This female is sired by a Mercedes Benz son. This is one for the donor pen. She is a sale feature in the Maine Anjou sale.

This powerhouse is a sale feature in the Chianina Sale. This Steel Force son is a dual registered Chianina and Simmental. You will not miss him at the Classic.

This ¾ blood Maine Anjou bull has a pedigree that is stacked for performance.

Statesman and Irish Whiskey are behind this sound, soft made bull.

You will want to keep his daughters in the herd. He sells at the Classic.

NEBRASKA CATTLEMEN’S CLASSIC BUFFALO CO. FAIRGROUNDS | KEARNEY, NEBRASKA

308.627.6385 | rkbush@frontiernet.net A complete sale listing can be found at www.necattlemen or follow us on

What an opportunity here with this Monopoly heifer! She sells in the Chianina sale. She sells safe in calf to I-80.

This blazed face Chi bull is a definite herd bull candidate. He is a registered 11.17% Chianina. This bull has style and performance.

This bull is tested TH and PHA FREE. Here is a complete Maine Anjou bull.

This bull can add performance and yet is a calving ease bull. He sells at the Classic.

Royal Ice Sale DON’T MISS THE ELITE OFFERING OF EMBRYO PACKAGES, FLUSH OPPORTUNITIES AND SEMEN OFFERED IN THIS SALE! T H U R S D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 1 9 TH A T 7 P M

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