ACJ January 2014

Official publication of the American Chianina Association

January 2014

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CONTENTS

In This Issue

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Another New Year with Many Opportunities

Use Calving Ease Scores

to Monitor and Reduce Dystocia

Tyler Humphrey

Yearly Wrap-Up and Looking Forward Ed Miller

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Another Year of Success for Ladies Auxiliary Jessica Cheesman

Exciting Junior Events on the Horizon

Bob Weaber, Ph.D., PAS

Around the Ring with Bailey Core

NAILE Results

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STAFF ACA Updates: Board Minutes

Megan Hunt

Upcoming Events January 4

Bellar’s Beautiful Beef Babes – Wisner, NE

January 11

Guyer’s Chosen Few Sale – Robinson, IL

January 18

Late Night Legacy Sale at the Double Tree – Denver, CO

January 19

Pen Bull & Female Show in “The Yards” 8:00 a.m. – Denver, CO

January 20

NWSS Chianina Jr. Heifer Show on “The Hill” 9:00 a.m. – Denver, CO

January 31

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

February 1

Horsley Bros. Eastern Exposure – New Paris, OH

February 13

Iowa Beef Expo Chianina Sale – Des Moines, IA

February 15

Willow Oak Best Black Bulls in America Sale – Rogersville, TN

February 21

Nebraska Cattlemen Classic Show & Sale – Kearney, NE

March 2

Profit Thru Performance Bull Sale – Aberdeen, SD.

March 15

The Chi Connection at the Ohio Beef Expo – Columbus, OH

March 15

Tesch Bros. Production Sale – Watertown, SD

March 22

Talmo Ranch Online Heifer Sale Hosted by Premier Online Sales

March 24

Talmo Ranch Online Bred & Pairs Sale Hosted by Premier Online Sales

March 29

Schaefer Chiangus 20th Annual Bull Sale – Mandan, ND

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In Memoriam

NWSS Junior Heifer Show

Michele M. “Shelly” Zeedyk, 55, of Hicksville, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Community Health Professionals Hospice, Defiance, Ohio.

She was born on April 30, 1958 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Roger and Karen (Coplin) Farlee.

Shelly was a 1976 graduate of Tinora High School. She attended college at Northwest State, earning an associates degree in accounting and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in management.

On September 21, 1985, she was united in marriage to Zane Zeedyk.

Shelly was the Chief Fiscal Officer of the Defiance Public Library, Defiance, Ohio.

She attended First Church of God in Defiance, and Grace United Methodist Church in Hicksville. She was an active supporter of Relay For Life and was the 2012 RFL Honorary Chairperson. She was a member of Hicksville Village Players for many years, being very active in theater and drama. Shelly enjoyed volunteering at the Payne Church Camp and loved long hikes and traveling.

Shelly is survived by her husband Zane, three daughtersErin (Jon) Timbrook of Bryan, Ohio, Jessica (Nathan) Clark of Pataskala, Ohio, Jennie (Michael) Ingram of New Bern, North Carolina; two sons-Colby Zeedyk of Maumee, Ohio, Nathan Zeedyk of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; five grandchildren- Andrew and Natalie Timbrook, Jackson and Camdyn Clark, Makayla Ingram; her parents- Roger and Karen Farlee; a sister Melissa (Mitchell) Diemer of Defiance, Ohio and a brother Mitchell Farlee of Columbus, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by a brother- Michael Farlee.

The American Chianina Assoc. is proud to announce that there will be a junior heifer Chianina show at the 2014 National Western Stock Show held in Denver, Co. The show will take place on Monday, January 20, 2014 and will be held on the “Hill”. A complete schedule will be printed in the National Western premium book. More information will be posted as it becomes available on the ACA website at www.chicattle.org.

AJCA Fundraiser An online sale fundraiser has been scheduled for March 25, 2014 and will be hosted by Premier Online Sales, LLC. To donate please contact a Jr. Board member. More information can be found in this issue of the ACJ.

NWSS Market Steer Show The American Chianina Assoc. is proud to announce that there will be a Chianina division for the market steer show at the 2014 National Western Stock Show held in Denver, Co. The show is on January 23, 2014 Per ACA rules, market steers must be papered Chianina but does not need to meet the minimum % rule. A complete schedule will be printed in the National Western premium book. More information will be posted as it becomes available on the ACA website at www.chicattle.org.

NAILE Market Steer Show Congratulations to Sutton Bellar of Wisner, NE for exhibiting the Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2013 North American. The Grand Champion steer was sired by Monopoly and weighed in at 1,315 pounds.

Congratulations to Baylor Bonham of New Castle, OK for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2013 North American. The Reserve Grand Champion steer was sired by Monopoly and weighed in at 1,332 pounds.

Michele “Shelly” M. Zeedyk (April 30, 1958 - July 29, 2013)

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Another New Year with Many Opportunities Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing and Performance Programs

I would like to first wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! For those of you that know me you can attest that the holiday season is my most favorite of them all. It is a time filled with cattle shows, cattle sales and lots of family time. However, this year I am excited about the New Year for another very special reason. Lynnette and I are expecting a daughter to be born mid-January!

This fall has been a special one as we have continued to see top prices in the purebred and show cattle industry. The shows have also been exceptional with many people exhibiting cattle this year at the North American. In this issue you will find complete Jr. and Open show results along with the sale report from the ACA National Sale held in Louisville, KY. Up next on the agenda are several production sales that lead right up to the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Co. This is my favorite show of the season and will be even more eventful this year with

the addition of the Jr. Chi show on “The Hill� and the Late Night Legacy genetics sale to be held at the Double Tree Hotel.

Throw in the Pen Bull & Female shows and we have one jam packed week in Denver. We hope to see you all there. Even if you are not exhibiting, please come take part in the events and support our great breed.

Looking even further down the road I need to remind you all that the ACA will be managing both the Iowa and Ohio Beef Expo Chi Sales. Please find more information in this issue as well as on the ACA web site. We would love to help you market your very best bulls and females at these great events. Contact myself to see how you can take part. As always, if I can be of any help when it comes to buying, selling or promoting your cattle please give me a call!

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

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

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

Jordan Holt, Northwest Region 2014 13319 378th Ave. Aberdeen, SD 57401 605.380.1209 Jordan@midwestag.biz

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

Bryan Schaefer, At Large 2014 Box 28, Des Lacs, ND 58733 701.725.4902 schaeferchiangus@yahoo.com

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Ken Culp, At Large 2014 1065 Durham Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.227.7506 ken.culp@uky.edu

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

Val Shields, Southeast Region 2014 837 Dahms Rd., Falmouth, KY 41040 859.654.4440 vbsfarms@aol.com

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

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Yearly Wrap-Up and Looking Forward Ed Miller, Chairman

Louisville 2013 is in the books. Once again the chaos of making the ACA National Show has come and gone with many memories being made. A sincere thank you goes out to all the ACA members and their families for being part of this epic event and congratulations to all of the winners. Louisville has always been a bittersweet event. It seems like it takes forever to come around each year with the opportunities to see old friends and to see many of the new and upcoming genetics on the hoof but yet there never seems to be enough time to visit with friends and ACA members. Time seems to always be short.

Make sure that each of you thank Heather Counts for being on hand to coordinate and manage the show for the ACA, as usual she pulled it off in a very professional manner with help from her daughters and her husband Buck. ACA intern Kyle Dice also did a great job being on hand to assist with anything that was presented to him and Tyler once again assembled a tremendous offering in the ACA National Sale. Way to go!

As many know, this is also the time of year that change comes to the ACA board. Retiring board members Dr. Rob Sheets, Mark Johnson & Art Pittman deserve recognition for their time and efforts of working with the ACA board. I personally hate to see any of them depart as they have been great sources of information and ideas over the past several years.

Thank you! Also, welcome to the newly seated board members Brad Winegardner, Keith Schrick & Mike Rose. The board looks forward to working with each of you and propelling this association forward.

The ACA honored several 40 year members during the National Show. These members have remained active for forty years and still remain active. A special thank you to each and every one on the list as you are the true foundation to this breed organization. The ACA board, the ACA staff and the ACA membership PAGE 8 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | January 2014

thanks each of you for your dedication to the breed.

Speaking of the foundation of the breed, a special thanks to the Johnson family from Iowa for exhibiting their full blood bull and their high percentage cattle in Louisville, it really was a blast from the past to see these cattle. The performance of these genetics is truly amazing and can offer a great deal to the industry.

In the October/November issue of the Journal, Rob Sheets wrote about preparing for the future. Better words really cannot be spoken for what is happening at the ACA. Yes there have been changes, there have been changes in the past and inevitably there will be changes in the future, but as ACA members, we need to be prepared for change. The ACA staff and board members are working to bring new opportunities to the ACA membership. 2014 will kick off the first “Chi” influenced heifer show on the “Hill” in Denver at the world famous National Western Stock Show.

New opportunities for feeding and marketing bulls are in the works, new potential heifer futurity shows are in the talks, the possibility of genomic influenced EPD’s are a possibility, the coordination of sources of Chianina beef providers will be moved forward to assist the restaurant demand, and all facets of the ACA genetics will be included.

On a different note, I had an enjoyable visit with Tom Looney in Louisville and as always he was full of valuable information. He did provide me with some information from Italy that was very interesting and I included it as follows: (ANSA)- Florence, Italy, November 12- McDonald’s unveiled a new hamburger for the Italian market Tuesday made 100% from prized Chianina beef. The Gran Chianina, made from the same cattle butchered for the famous “Bistecca Alla Florentina” steak, will be available Wednesday in all 470 McDonald’s locations across the country for three weeks.

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That is exciting for As mentioned in Louisville, Chianina producers. things are heading in the right Furthermore, a new direction. Hopefully ACA restaurant opened in Long members will take advantage of Beach, California that goes all the opportunities Chianina by the name “Chianina” genetics have to offer the entire Italian McDonalds to introduce a Chianina burger. with future plans of serving beef industry. The future for these 100% full blood Chianina beef. The owners of this entity genetics is being shown to us from many angles and as have an interesting story and hopefully it will be printed ACA members, I challenge each of you to prepare for in the ACA Journal in the near future. Several calls the future, embrace it and take full advantage of it by have come in from potential producers of high quality knowing that you have the most diverse genetics in the Chianina beef for just such enterprises. world right in your pastures.

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ACA Ladies Auxiliary

Another Year of Success for Ladies Auxiliary

by Jessica Cheesman, President

Wow‌I can’t believe that 2014 is It is never too early to be here and another year of great cattle thinking about the ACLA and friends has come and gone. Like scholarship. Any upcoming always, each year passes by so quickly, seniors wanting to apply so juniors please take time to thank for the scholarship please each and everyone who make it contact Sue Comer for more possible for you to travel and show information at (765) 874Chi cattle. With the holidays now 2228 or suecomer@yahoo. over, we can start traveling down the com the application can be road again. found on the ACA website.

If you were by the ACA booth, Deadline for the scholarship you saw the generous donations for is May 1, 2014. the Ladies Auxiliary Silent Auction.

Thank you to our National Thank you to all who donated or bid Queen, Jessica Harsh, from Chi Lady of the Year Stephanie sexton Pictured are Deb Geuns (left) and Stephanie Sexton. on the items. The Silent Auction is a Radnor, Ohio. She has done fundraiser that the Ladies Auxiliary a tremendous job this year does each year at Louisville, and all proceeds go promoting our breed. Anyone interested in running for towards funding the queen for the year. THANK YOU, the National Queen, please contact Marna Higgins at THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!

(615) 273-2656. The deadline for queen contest is May The Ladies Auxiliary will be having a silent auction 1, 2014. The contest will take place during the National at the 2014 Junior Nationals held in Louisville. Please Junior Show in Louisville, Kentucky. be searching for that perfect item to be included in the I wish everyone a successful year on your farm and in auction. More details to come. the show ring, and lets make 2014 the best!

Thank You!

We would like to thank everyone who supported the Ladies Auxiliary silent auction fundraiser at the 2013 National Show in Louisville, KY. Many unique items were brought to the table by our members. Our appreciation goes to: Woodlawn Farms, TN Debbie & Misty Lehnert

Marna Higgins, TN

Heather Counts, MO

Talmo Ranch, GA

Zane Zeedyk, OH

Jessica Cheesman, IN

Sue Comer, IN

Julie Garrett, IN

Debbie Woodruff, TN

Sandra Culp, IN

Stephanie Sexton, IA

Becky Sheets, IN

Stacy Banter

Ken Culp, KY

Hunt Farms, OH Deanna & Megan Hunt

Michelle Harsh, OH

Larry Garrett, IN

Karen Holley, OH

Karen Meade

Allison Higgins, TN

Joe Seale, TX

Nancy Culp, KY

Vicki Barry

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Exciting Junior Events on the Horizon

by Megan Hunt, AJCA President

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is enjoying this New Year! Another NAILE has come and gone I would like to take a moment to thank everyone that helped to make it a success. First off a huge thank you goes out to Heather Counts, as always she did a wonderful job and the show wouldn’t have ran as smooth as it did without her. Also, a thank you goes out to the rest of the staff, Kyle Dice, Tyler Humphrey and the entire adult board. On behalf of the Junior Board I want to thank Art Pittman for getting our jackets done in time, they turned out great! Last but definitely not least I want to thank the Junior Board for working hard all week and doing an awesome job!

The Junior Board is hard at work fundraising for the 2014 Junior Nationals that are being held in Louisville, KY. We will be having a raffle again this year, the drawing will be held at Junior Nationals and tickets will be available for purchase from any Junior Board member starting in Denver for $50, contact any board member if you are interested in purchasing one. The winner will receive a Chiangus bred heifer.

Also, again this year there will be an online sale held with Premier Online Sales on March 25. We will be having both genetics and miscellaneous items available for purchase. Anyone willing to donate to the auction please contact a Junior Board member to do so. Don’t forget that all proceeds go toward Junior Nationals.

As many of you know, something new and exciting for this year is the Junior Chi show being held “On the Hill” at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. The show will be held on Monday, January 20 at 9 a.m. Please make plans to attend and show your support for the Juniors showing in this new event. It is great to see the breed moving forward in this way and I challenge each and every one of you to keep it up.

Remember to promote the Chi breed as the winter show season is starting to begin, encourage more juniors to get involved and tell them to attend Junior Nationals. I know I have met friends and connections that will last a lifetime, as well as learning the meaning of leadership. Ask any board member and they will tell you the same. Good luck to everyone this winter and safe travels to everyone going to the National Western and I hope to see everyone there!

AJCA Board of Directors Executive Committee

Megan Hunt • President/ At Large 2505 Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 937.459.9270 • meganhunt@yahoo.com Term Expires 2014 Taylor Graham • Vice President/ At Large 2355 Peavine Firetower Rd.-Crossville, TN 38571 931.787.2939 • tbgraha@okstate.edu Term Expires 2014

SyAnn Foster • Secretary/ At Large 1231 CR 57-Lockney, TX 79241 806.445.2495 • syann.foster@ttu.edu Term Expires 2013 Ty Sexton • Treasurer/ At Large 1752 Willow Ave-Ainsworth, IA 52201 319.461.0519 – ty.l.sexton@gmail.com Term Expires 2014

Laurel Culp • Public Relations/ At Large 1065 Durham Lane-Nicholasville, KY 40356 859.967.4162 • Laurel.culp@stu.jessamine.kyschools.us Term Expires 2014 Amelia Higgins • Public Relations/ Southeast 9845 Statesville Rd.-Watertown, TN 37184 615.636.3942 • ahiggins0807@mscc.edu Term Expires 2014

AJCA Directors

Sydney Gehl • At Large 82552 495th Ave.-Ericson, NE 68637 308.201.0398 • syd.gehl@gmail.com Term Expires 2014

Payton Stoppel • At Large 18425 Shoreline Rd.-Russell, KS 67665 785.324.9274 • paystoppel@gmail.com Term Expires 2013

Jessica Harsh • Northeast Region 5075 State Route 203-Radnor, OH 43066 740.225.2394 • jharsh1021@gmail.com Term Expires 2013

Curtis Harsh • At Large 5075 State Route 203-Radnor, OH 43066 Term Expires 2013

Madison Leinweber • At Large 1792 900th St.-Mt.Pulaski, IL 62548 Term Expires 2013 Halley Becking • Northwest Region 15669 448th Ave.-Florence, SD 57235 Term Expires 2013 January 2014 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 13

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S S Many breeders have elite females from which they can market valuable genetics and offspring. With the use of advanced reproductive technologies, more offspring can be propagated to help multiply the success of breeding and marketing programs. While many breeders are familiar with embryo transfer (ET), an increasing number of breeders are implementing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into their reproductive programs.

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Conventional (in vivo) ET involves specific hormonal treatment (with follicle stimulating hormone) of donor cows and heifers to cause multiple follicles to ovulate.

The donors are bred using artificial insemination (AI) following super ovulation after estrus (standing heat).

Approximately seven days after insemination, embryos are non-surgically collected or “flushed” from the donor’s uterus and transferred fresh into synchronous recipients who will serve as surrogate mothers, or frozen to be implanted at a later date.

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Embryo transfer is one option that can increase a cow’s reproductive efficiency, allowing her to have numerous calves per year. While the average cow produces six to seven calves in her lifetime, ET can increase her reproductive efficiency to numerous calves per year – allowing breeders to multiply the success of their superior pedigrees.

Embryo transfer is a very accessible technology and produces the option to have embryos transferred fresh into synchronized recipients, or to have the embryos safely frozen to be transferred at a later date.

By creating more offspring that are valuable to a herd, breeders can advance their marketing opportunities, improve the reproductive performance, and enhance the rate of genetic gain.

In Vitro Fertilization An IVF collection, called an Aspiration or Ovum Pick Up (OPU), is the process of harvesting unfertilized oocytes, (unfertile eggs) directly from the ovaries of a donor cow or heifer. Recovered oocytes are fertilized one day after aspiration, and transferred seven days after fertilization. During this eight-day time period, they are cultured and grown in an incubator with controlled media, temperature and environment to mirror the cow’s uterus. They are then transferred into recipient cows seven days after the recipient’s standing heat or estrus, which is similar to the transfer process for embryos produced by embryo transfer.

Breeders who choose to use IVF technology have the opportunity to obtain more offspring from valuable females

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Cody Walker 27050 Ave 140 Porterville, CA 93257

Clayton Wanagitis 11016 Bellfounder Dr Bakersfield, CA 93312

Georgia

Summer Banks 1590 Hwy 198 Carnesville, GA 30521

Illinois

Dakota Bregar 230 Pavilion St Grand Ridge, IL 61325 Nelson England 2148 Knox Rd 1200 E Oneida, IL 61467 Frankie Kestel 23352 S Eastern Rd Manhattan, IL 60442 Cole Riemann 4297 N 23rd Ave Raymond, IL 62560

Indiana

Thad Alexander 1282 West 60 South Winamac, IN 46996 Raegan Bender 3823 E 200 North Albion, IN 46701 Baden Bond 9064 W Cr 550 S Shirley, IN 47384

Ethan Buck 10505 E 100 N Lafayette, IN 47905

Cullen Clamme 1335 W 300 S Hartford City, IN 47348 Alexis Cornelius 11465 N 450e Odon, IN 47562

Isaac Duckworth 1398 Duckworth Rd Paragon, IN 46166

Haley Nelson 5847 S 900 W Claypool, IN 46510

Tyson Tucker 609 W Howard St Creston, IA 50801

Jackson Ramsey-Neagle 8063 Us Hwy 27 North Fountain City, IN 47341

Kansas

Brianna Newton 3055 W Us Hwy 36 Rockville, IN 47872

Chelsea Roberts 4546 S 600 W Swayzee, IN 46986

Conner Rooksberry 12000 Rooksberry Rd Poland, IN 47868

Andrea Steele 8476 E Cr 800 N Bainbridge, IN 46105 Lindsey Williams 1309 Thomas Dr Lebanon, IN 46052

Iowa

Madison E Johnson 725 Howard St Aplington, IA 50604

Brad Green 8132 N 400 E Bryant, IN 47326

Reagen Miller 1358 Hwy 141 Charter Oak, IA 51439

Devin Hay 1546 E Armstrong Rd Leesburg, IN 46538 Brandi Henderson 23127 St Rd 119 Goshen, IN 46526

Abigail Kelsheimer 3349 N Ryans Place West Terre Haute, IN 47885 Jacob Kelsheimer 3349 N Ryans Place West Terre Haute, IN 47885

Tyler Goetzmann 15253 Dillie Rd Gardner, KS 66030

Dalton Hilt 31550 Rockville Rd Louisburg, KS 66053 Riley King 9585 122nd Rd Winfield, KS 67156

Jamie Limes 9575 Pemberville Road Rising Sun, OH 43457

Tyler Loudon 2068 Pole Rd Creston, IA 50801

Zach Mitchell 2741 240th St Charles City, IA 50616 Justin Reiher 2048 Sable Ave Tripoli, IA 50676

Cale Smith 19794 133rd Ave Indianola, IA 50125

Cara Felber 30211 Rd J Deweese, NE 68934

Trinity Kuehn 1434 Cr 5300 Coffeyville, KS 67337

Kalen David Felton 4369 W 100 N Huntington, IN 46750

Savannah Garrett 4496 N Round Barn Rd Richmond, IN 47374

Tanner Woodson 5220 North Alburnett Rd Central City, IA 52214

Bryce Snedden 97 190th St Grand Junction, IA 50107

Andrew Meyer 2770 St Rt 29 Celina, OH 45822

Aaron Reindel 11862 Converse Roselm Rd Delphos, OH 45833 Nicholas Rhodes 25942 Image Rd Brookfield, MO 64628 Brittany Robertson Po Box 631 Bourbon, MO 65441

John G Schenkel 26556 Glacier Rd Maryville, MO 64468 Sydnee Shive 24015 W 101st N Mt Hope, KS 67108

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New Members

Jr. Members, cont’d Kansas

Kaleb Weinkauf 2018 Briarcliff Lane Emporia, KS 66801

Missouri

Sarah Tate 26025 Image Rd Brookfield, MO 64628 Sidney Schenkel 26556 Glacier Rd Maryville, MO 64468

Nebraska

Dylan Russman 915 W Rd Pender, NE 68047

Ohio

Clayton Boyert 4557 Paradise Rd Sedille, OH 44273

Chris Goettemoeller 7559 Burns Rd Versailles, OH 45380

Jared Godown 1121 Roberts Rd New Paris, OH 45347 Jenna Godown 1121 Roberts Rd New Paris, OH 45347 Jasen Godown 1121 Roberts Rd New Paris, OH 45347 Sarah Hunker 6014 State Route 113 Bellevue, OH 44811 Zach Meyer 2770 Sr 29 Celina, OH 45822

Brandee Painter 2818 Blacks Rd Sw Hebron, OH 43025

Alexis Watson 49301 Zep Rd West Sarahsville, OH 43779

Charlie Waughtel 7425 St Rte 201 Tipp City, OH 45371

Oklahoma

Derrick Cheesman 715 West Mary Lynn Drive Sapulpa, OK 74066 Jakob Logan Ford Box 174 Cheyenne, OK 73628 Reece Garcia Rt 4 Box 435 Coalgate, OK 74538

Cooper Wyatt Hamilton 16965 Cr 3534 Ada, OK 74820 Aaron Janning 10410 N 2070 Rd Canute, OK 73626 Aaron Janning 10410 N 2070 Rd Canute, OK 73626 Emma Riggs 4104 Lake Dr Yukon, OK 73099

Macy Starks 23642 Cr 620 Cherokee, OK 73728 Alyssa Talbert 4861 Napoleon Rd Fremont, OH 43420

Tennessee

Jacob Lay 803 Acorn Gap Rd Madisonville, TN 37354

Texas

Victoria Alexander 6700 Victorian Ct Granbury, TX 76049

Evan Anderle 4823 Cr 135 Gainesville, TX 76240

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Cole Robert Benson Po Box 204 - 1617 Fm 1424 Hale Center, TX 79041

Riley Lucherk Po Box 265 Burton, TX

Joel Adam Bowyer 118 W Forrest Ln Deer Park, TX 77536

Payton Lauren Miner 3211 Espada New Braunfels, TX 78132

Laelah Bickham 11802 Fm 1301 Boling, TX 77420

Tanner Cole 7419 Alderly Dr Spring, TX 77389

Paige Davis Po Box 873 Burkburnett, TX 76354

Brooke Denton 435 Vz Cr 1825 Grand Saline, TX 75140 Randy Denton 435 Van Zandt Cr 1825 Grand Saline, TX 75140 Hunter Dillard 103 Pecan Grove Rd Ennis, TX 75119

Cheyenne Gamangasso Po Box 2007 Cleveland, TX 77328 Laurel Gigliotti 1910 Teller Bell Ct Granbury, TX 76049

Billy Ray Griffith, Jr 25120 North Us Hwy 59 Garrison, TX 75946 Katie Harris Po Box 34 Stanton, TX 79782

Samantha Johnson 5215 Queensloch Dr Houston, TX 77096 Allie Raye Jordan 127 Wiedenfeld Ln Comfort, TX 78013 Mckenzi Jordan 127 Wiedenfeld Ln Comfort, TX 78013

Savannah Evonne Latham 13362 Indianapolis St Houston, TX 77015

Tanner Marsh 10724 Blackland Rd Willis, TX 77318

Anna Nehls 2307 Buckskin Lane Katy, TX 77493

Colton Payne 2510 Majestic Oaks Ct Rosharon, TX 77583 Wyatt Pershall 31198 Torrey Rd Waller, TX 77484

Shelby Phillips Po Box 34 Stanton, TX 79782

Zachary Douglas Rudloff 751 Fritz Zwicke Rd Seguin, TX 78155 Michaela Scott 513 Old Brock Rd Weatherford, TX 76088 Rebecca C Seigman Po Box 40 Smyer, TX 79367 Lillie Skiles 13045 Fm 807 Dalhart, TX 79022

New Adult Members California

Sheree Ryan 5 R Way Ranch Po Box 1002 Frazier Park, CA 93225 Todd & Kelly Sherwood Foxwood Cattle 20654 Sasia Rd Tehachapi, CA 93561

New Members

Adult Members, cont’d Colorado

Brad & Kali Fassett Fassett Hay & Cattle 1041 Cr 308 Durango, Co 81303

Illinois

Jim Bloomberg Bloomberg Cattle 1468 Berwick Rd Berwick, IL 61417 Dan Byers Byers Premium Cattle, Inc 940 105th Ave Berwick, IL 61417 Tim Heckman 8385 Urnikis Dr Hennepin, IL 61327 Cody White 319 N Main St La Rose, IL 61541

Indiana

Brandon Decker 303 W Front Street-Box 405 Bruceville, IN 47516 Jason Lotz Lotz Show Cattle 5548 E Cr 1000 S Cloverdale, IN 46120

Iowa

Don Or Ryan Healy 1635 330th St Vail, Ia 51465

Kentucky

Kevin Stith Stith’s Big D Angus 1700 New Highland Ch Rd Brandenburg, KY 40108 Ralph & Kathy Gibson 8255 Scottsville Road Franklin, KY 42134 Wesley Pearman 980 Joe Brown Rd Hodgenville, KY 42748 Norbert Skees 256 Mccubbins Rd Hodgenville, KY 42748 Mark Kendall Kendall Farms 2500 Union Chapel Rd Scottsville, KY 42164

Michigan

Randy Jager Jager Beef 4514 9th St Wayland, MI 49348

Daniel Dethlefs Dethlefs Sisters Show Stock 77854 Hwy 10 Ravenna, NE 68869

Ohio

Marcum Hatfield Hatfield Cattle 1275 Caldwell Rd Bethel, OH 45106 Pat,Abigail, Matt, Noreen Saunders Saunders Cattle 184 Ann Dr Gallipolis, OH 45631

Southern Jewel Cattle Co 2510 Majestic Oaks Ct Rosharon, TX 77583

Dwight Hamilton 8859 Us 50 East Hillsboro, OH 45133

Jason Aiken Lazy A Ranch Box 1684 Cedar City, UT 84721

Scott Puzacke 2000 Seven Mile Drive New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Missouri

Suzanne Nicole Pitts Wreakin Havoc Farms 317 S Main Trenton, MO 64683

Nebraska

Rory Went 30258 385th Ave Monroe, NE 68647

Texas

Phil Smith 6585 County Road 640 Nevada, TX 75173

Kristen Souder & Brandon Bolender Showcase Cattle Company 5555 Eckmansville Rd Winchester, OH 45697

Bryan Wolfe Bryan Wolfe & Family 3840 E Wilson Rd Oaktown, IN 47561

Tim Powers Bull Creek Farm 385 Bullcreek Rd Butler, PA 16002

Lindsey Ives Sunflower Ranch 6090 Wagner Lane College Station, TX 77845

Minnesota

Dominic Rolfsmeier 2490 70th St Sw Appleton, MN 56208-2116

Pennsylvania

Rich Cattle Company 12397 Fm 1511 Buffalo, TX 75831

Doug Jensen Jensen Show Cattle 54883 879 Rd Wausa, NE 68786

David & Michele Harsh Bear Hill Show Cattle 5075 Sr 203 Radnor, OH 43066

Terry & Andrea Yarde & Family 0523 Cr 54 Garrett, IN 46738

Alex Wilkerson 4637 N Cr 200 W Rockport, IN 47635

Tyler, Taryn & Travis Pieper Triple T Livestock 75005 Road 410 Farnam, NE 69029

Oregon

Utah

Wisconsin

Josh Nagel E10281 State Road 33 Baraboo, WI 53913 Gregory Logterman E22385 Lange Rd Fairchild, WI 54741 Jean Wright W5998 Tower Hill Rd Peshtigo, WI 54157

Wyoming

John F Fischer Fischer Family Farm 20080 Sw Tile Flat Rd Beaverton, OR 97007

Lee, Linda Elliott Ty, & Briley Miller Deep Creek Land & Livestock 54 Maple Dr Douglas, WY 82633

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News

Use Calving Ease Scores to Monitor and Reduce Dystocia

By Bob Weaber, Ph.D., PAS Cow-calf Extension Specialist, Kansas State University

The old management adage “If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it!” holds true for many beef production traits. It is especially true for dystocia or calving difficulty. It is important for producers to review their current data collection scheme and the data they use in selection of bulls to remedy problems in their herd. Many producers still collect birth weights of calves as part of their performance record collection system. Producers are encouraged to transition to collection of calving ease scores instead of or in addition to birth weights. Birth weight only

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accounts for 55-60% of the genetic variation in calving ease. So, selection for reduced birth weight alone won’t improve calving ease as much as selecting directly on calving ease.

And since birth weight is strongly correlated with other growth traits, reduction in birth weight is usually associated with decreased growth performance at weaning and yearling.

When selecting a service sire for use on virgin heifers, it is recommended to focus on selection of Chianina influence bulls with Calving Ease EPDs of 9.0 or greater. If you are using artificial insemination, select bulls with high accuracy Calving Ease

EPDs to further minimize risk of dystocia events. For cow-calf producers, calving ease is the economically relevant trait associated with dystocia.

Economically relevant traits (ERTs) are those that directly generate revenue or incur costs in beef production systems. In the case of a commercial cow-calf producer, dystocia (or lack of ‘calving ease’) is what generates costs in a cow herd through direct losses of calves and their dams, increased labor costs, and certainly lower reproductive rates among cows that have experienced dystocia. Birth weight is an indicator trait. In this case, birth weight provides some information on calving ease. Birth weight alone doesn’t directly generate revenue or incur costs independent of calving

News

ease. It’s important to recognize that there is an optimal range of birth weights in beef cattle. Certainly, too heavy of a calf is a problem during delivery of the calf hence our selection, at least historically, for lower birth weights.

However, too small of a calf at birth is problematic as well. This is especially true for winter/spring calving herds. During severe cold stress, low body weight calves are more susceptible to hypothermia and subsequent death or disease issues.

Indeed, very low birth weight calves in northern latitudes can dramatically reduce survivability for calves born in winter months.

Recording calving ease scores is easy and should be done at or shortly after birth. The Beef Improvement Federation recommended calving ease scores are listed below and in the front of the NCBA IRM red books.

Calving Ease Score

Description

1

No difficulty, no assistance

2

Minor difficulty, some assistance

3

Major difficulty, usually mechanical assistance

4

Caesarian section or other surgery

5

Abnormal presentation

Monitoring calving ease in heifers and cows will allow producers to select sires with optimal calving ease and moderate levels of birth weight; helping to minimize dystocia. The calving ease records may also allow identification of sires that are causing problems. Sire selection for improved

calving ease should focus on Calving Ease EPD, and for sires of replacement females, Calving Ease Maternal EPD should be considered. Calving Ease Maternal describes the genetics associated with the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve without assistance.

Correction There was a mistake in the October/ November Journal regarding the Reserve Grand Champion Open Show Chi Female.

The correct photo is shown at left. Exhibited

by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, IN

January 2014 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 19

Aroundthe sale Results

RING with...

e r o C y e Bail

Birthdate: 11/29/1993

Siblings: Kennedy Core, 17

Parents: Mark and Deb Core School: Iowa State University Favorite Color: Purple, color of a champion Favorite Movie/TV Show: Movie- Blindside; TV Show- Nashville Favorite Book: Calico Joe Pet Peeve: People who don’t work hard.

Favorite Subject in School: My major is Agriculture Communications so I really enjoy my communication courses.

Favorite NJHS Memory and Why: Junior Nationals in 2003 in Kewanne, IL. I was 10 years old and it was my first Junior Nationals that I really was involved. I showed my heifer “Lovergirl” and had Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female. “Lovergirl” raised my Champion Chianina Heifer at this year’s NAILE. Favorite NJHS Contest and Why: My favorite contest would have to be showmanship.

Showmanship is a contest everyone has a fair chance at no matter who clips your heifer, how much many you spend or how much you have won in the past.

Least Favorite Show Task of the Day: Easy – breaking down after the show.

Would You Rather Read A Book, Play Cards or Fit A Calf: Fit a calf.

Favorite Activity Outside of the Show Ring: I would have to say hanging with my family. We are an “on the go” type of family so it is nice to have some down time to spend together.

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up: I know I want to be involved in agriculture and help promote our role as agriculturist in feeding to the world.

I would also like to be involved with youth.

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What Quality or Skill Do You Have That You Are Proud Of: At almost all shows, I actually help fit my own heifer or steer. A lot of girls are intimidated by all the guys that have become very good at fitting but I have learned that it is more fun when I help fit my own rather than watch someone else do it.

Most Embarrassing Show Moment: This would probably be when I went to move my heifer’s backleg during Showmanship at Simmental Junior Nationals and she kicked my showstick out of my hand and it landed 10 feet behind us. The judge must not have seen, because I ended up winning the Intermediate Showmanship division that year.

Favorite Show Animal and Why: “Lauren”. I had Lauren in 2009 and bought her from Bob May. She always loved being a show heifer and had very successful career.

Her highlights included 3rd overall at our state fair, Champion Maine at American Royal, and Reserve Champion Maine at NWSS. Why Do You Raise and Show Chi Cattle: My family and I obviously have an appreciation for the Chianina breed but the main reason we stay involved is because of the people. We have met some of our best family friends through showing Chianina and Maine cattle. Those memories you make at shows with your “show friends” are what makes all the hard work worthwhile.

Who Is Your Mentor and Why: My parents. My parents have always been role models for myself as well as many others, I am just lucky to have a front row seat. My parents have taught me to work hard and be gracious whether we win or lose. This mentality has gotten me a long ways so far and hope that I can teach my kids the same thing in the future.

Advice to New Juniors Starting in the Chi Breed: Get involved and you will never regret it. Events like the National Junior Heifer Show, are a great place to start getting involved. This can simply be participating in a few contests and before you know it you will have met some of your new best friends. Also, I encourage you to run for the National Junior Board of Directors.

One Weird Fact About You: I slept with a certain blanket from the time I was born up until a few months ago, when I lost it in Tulsa!

Wash Rack or Blower: Blower

March 15, 2014 Sale Time 12:00 p.m. EST

Selling Approximately 30 Bulls & Show Heifer Prospects SALE Manager:

American Chianina Assoc.

P.O. Box 890 - Platte City, MO - 64079 Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing C: 419-230-3450 - acamarketing@earthlink.net

Auctioneer: Col. Kevin Wendt 419-566-1599 Held in conjunction with the

Columbus Ohio

To view the catalog online visit www.chicattle.org

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Show Results

2013

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 Chianina Bull WCC Boardwalk 441A • DOB: 4/7/2013 • Sire: Monopoly 1CM Exhibited by: Wilson Cattle Co. and Justin Treta

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Bull SC Powerhouse 28A • DOB: 3/10/2013 • Sire: BK Unlimited Power 472 Exhibited by: Emily Sennett

Grand Champion Chiangus Bull Excalibur • DOB: 3/7/2012 • Sire: WCC Exact T53 Exhibited by: Sheets Chiangus & 4 Roses

Reserve Champion Chiangus Bull TR Zimmer PCA • DOB: 9/24/2012 • Sire: TR Wake Up Exhibited by: Talmo Ranch

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2013 ACA Premier Breeder Wilson Cattle Co., Indiana

Champion Chianina Senior Bull Calf WCC Tony Montana 487Z • DOB: 11/12/2012 Sire: WCC Exact Science 350X Exhibited by: Wilson Cattle Company

Reserve Champion Chianina Early Jr. Bull Calf Dual Threat 305A 2CM • DOB: 3/5/2013 Sire: GOET I-80 1CM Exhibited by: Winegardner Show Cattle

Reserve Champion Chianina Late Jr. Bull Calf RSRS Levi 501A • DOB: 4/12/2013 Sire: One and Only 1CM Exhibited by: Sheets Chiangus

Champion Chiangus Early Junior Bull Calf BMW Mr Ace 307A • DOB: 3/7/2013 Sire: RDD Destiny’s Ace 1 CA Exhibited by: Winegardner Show Cattle

Reserve Champion Chiangus Early Junior Bull Calf SCAR Mr Deeds A579 2CA • DOB: 2/28/2013 Sire: SCAR Mr. Lut 166Y 1CA Exhibited by: Styles Chiangus

Reserve Champion Chiangus Jr. Yearling Bull APS Best Bet • DOB: 4/10/2012 Sire: Ard Ridge Wild Card 2CA Exhibited by: Gordon Schubert

Champion Chiangus Senior Yearling Bull WCC Grand Hustle 465Y • DOB: 10/25/2011 Sire: KF Precision 361 Exhibited by: Wilson Cattle Co. & Clarahan Farms

Reserve Champion Chiangus Senior Yearling Bull TR You Better Watch PCA • DOB: 9/30/2011 Sire: TR Trail Blazer 2CA Exhibited by: Val Shileds

Reserve Champion Chiangus Senior Bull Calf Patriot’s Chi-Me 05Z 2CA • DOB 12-3-2012 Sire: RDD Destiny’s Ace 2CA Exhibited by Wes Anderson January 2014 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 23

Show Results

Champion Heifers Open

Grand Champion Chi Female Jsul Who Dat Lady 2037Z • DOB: 2/20/2012 • Sire: ASHW Who Da Man Exhibited by: Sara Sullivan

Reserve Grand Champion Chi Female Thata Girl • DOB: 4/17/2012 • Sire: Monopoly 1CM Exhibited by: Leslie Rogers

Grand Champion Chiangus Female HIGG Zollie 293Z • DOB: 12/11/2012 • Sire: HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA Exhibited by: Higgins Farms

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female WCC Miss Rattle 427A • DOB: 3/21/2013 • Sire: WCC Spoiler Y1 Exhibited by: Wilson Cattle Co./Hunter Hamilton

Champion Chiangus Late Junior Heifer Calf RSRS Allejandra 1CA • DOB: 4/26/2013 Sire: Gookin’s Allejandro 113 Exhibited by: Bryce Hayden PAGE 24 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | January 2014

Reserve Champion Chiangus Late Jr. Heifer Calf WCC Miss Sydney 436A • DOB: 4/3/2013 Sire: WCC Exact Science 350X Exhibited by: Conner Rooksberry

Reserve Champion Chiangus Early Jr. Heifer Calf HIGG Adele 323A • DOB: 1/2/2013 Sire: CARD The Situation 1CA Exhibited by: Lucas Wisnefski

Show Results

Champion Heifers cont’d

Reserve Champion Chiangus Senior Heifer Calf TR Zala PCA • DOB: 11/4/2012 Sire: TR Wake Up PCA Exhibited by: Talmo Ranch

Champion Chiangus Summer Yearling HIGG Zammie 207Z • DOB: 5/23/12 Sire: Plianview Lutton E102 Exhibited by: Higgins Farms

Reserve Champion Chiangus Summer Yearling JDSF/WVW ZIVA 805Z • DOB: 8/5/2012 Sire: WLCF Poker Face 2CA Exhibited by: Bryan Ownby

Champion Chiangus Junior Yearling LLW CARD Erroline 36Z • DOB: 4/22/2012 Sire: CARD The Situation Exhibited by: Lucas Wisnefski

Reserve Champion Chiangus Junior Yearling Higg Zilla 233Z • DOB: 3/27/2012 Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 Exhibited by: Karlie Becking

Champion Chiangus Senior Yearling BPF Princess 822Y • DOB: 10/24/2011 Sire: BFW Letters From Home 2CA Exhibited by: Wilson Cattle Co.

Champion Chi Late Junior Heifer Calf Ard Ridge Eileen 312 • DOB: 4/8/2013 Sire: Monopoly 1CM Exhibited by: Ard Ridge Cattle Co.

Reserve Champion Chi Late Junior Heifer Calf MRH Majestic Majesty • DOB: 5/2/2013 Sire: Monopoly 1CM Exhibited by: Shelby Manning

Reserve Champion Chi Summer Yearling Heifer Ms Ace 503Z • DOB: 5/3/2012 Sire: Monopoly 1CM Exhibited by: Aaron Reindel

2013 ACA Herdsman of the Year Zane Zeedyk, Ohio January 2014 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 25

Show Results

Champion Heifers cont’d

Champion Chi Early Junior Heifer Calf Abby 311A • DOB: 3/11/2013 Sire: SWAG 2CM Exhibited by: Kyle Shoufler

Reserve Champion Chi Early Junior Heifer Calf SSUL Dream Lady 3988A • DOB: 3/5/2013 Sire: ASHW Who Da Man Exhibited by: Kylie Blanding

Reserve Champion Chi Senior Heifer Calf WCC Forever Lady 485Z • DOB: 11/10/2012 Sire: WCC Easy Rider 350U 1CM Exhibited by: Wilson Cattle Co.

Champion Chi Senior Yearling Heifer Calf VBS Paula Deen 515Y • DOB: 10/10/2011 Sire: Aces Commander 2CA Exhibited by: Val Shileds

Champion Chi Senior Heifer Calf RSRS/WDF Sweetness 42Z • DOB: 11/4/2012 Sire: Monopoly 1CM Exhibited by: Emily Sennett

Champion Chi Cow Calf Pair TDR I’m Bubblicious U54 • DOB: 12/2/2008 Sire: Paddy O’Malley 1CM Exhibited by: Derossett Brothers LLC and Taylor Ray

2013 ACA Premier Exhibitor Wilson Cattle Co., Indiana

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Show Results

2013 N.A.I.L.E. Open Chiangus Bull Results Class 1 1) VBS Mr. Victor 515A 1CA, exhibited by VBS Farm, Falmouth, Ky. Class 4 1) BMW Mr. Ace 307A 1CA, exhibited by Brad Allen Winegardner, Lima, Ohio; 2) HBSC Mr. Wiggler 571A 1CA, exhibited by Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, S.D.; 3) MSFC Incredibull 312A PCA, exhibited by Marion Smith Family, Lynn, Ind.; 4) WLCF Range Boss 2CA, exhibited

by Woodlawn Farms, Lawrenceburg, Tenn. & Woodhaven Farms, Lebanon, Tenn.

Class 5 1) SCAR Mr. Deeds A579 2CA, exhibited by Styles Chiangus Ranch, Brentford, S.D.; 2) DCL Mr. Rocket Science 2CA, exhibited by Clarahan Farms, Harper, Iowa; 3) VBS Mr. Royal Star 327A PCA, exhibited by VBS Farms, Falmouth, Ky. Class 8 1) Patriot’s Chi-Me 05Z 2CA, exhibited by Wes Anderson, Patriot, Ind. Class 9 1) TR Zimmer PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga. Class 14 1) APS Best Bet 1CA, exhibited by Gordon Schubert, Taylorsville, Ky. Class 15 1) Excalibur 1CA, exhibited by Four Roses Cattle LLC, Logansport, Ind. & Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, Ind.; 2) WVW Nitro 2CA, exhibited by Hunter Farms, Gordonsville, Tenn.; 3) Ard Ridge The Gambler 1CA, exhibited by Double H Chiangus, Somerset, Ky. Class 18 1) WCC Grand Hustle 465Y 1CA, exhibited

by Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind. & Clarahan Farms, Harper, Iowa Class 19 1) TR You Better Watch PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga. & VBS Farms, Falmouth, Ky.

2013 N.A.I.L.E. Open Females Results Class 24 1) VBS Ms. Silhouette Two 215A PCA, exhibited by VBS Farm, Falmouth, Ky.; 2) VBS Nector Two E4A PCA, exhibited by VBS Farm, Falmouth, Ky. Class 25 1) RSRS Allejandra 1CA, exhibited by Bryce Hayden, Lowell, Ind.; 2) WCC Miss Sydney 436A 2CA, exhibited by Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind. Class 28 1) WCC Miss Rattle 427A 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind. & Hunter D. Hamilton, Heltonville, Ind.; 2) TR/ TKM Annabella PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga.; 3) VBS Ms. Sandra Two 427A 2CA, exhibited

by VBS Farm, Falmouth, Ky. Class 29 1) DCL MS Sexy Science 2CA, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Class 30 1) HIGG Adele 323A 2CA, exhibited

by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.; 2) TR Ms. Ava PCA, exhibited by Payton Jackson, Commerce, Ga.; 3) HIGG Annie Oakley 331A 1CA, exhibited by Amelia Caroline Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 33 1) HIGG Zollie 293Z PCA, exhibited

by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 34 1) TR Zala PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga.; 2) TACK VBS Ms. Cara 30Z PCA, exhibited by VBS Farm, Falmouth, Ky.

Tebo Cattle Company, Idaville, Ind.; 3) JRBF Ms. Susie 12-12Z PCA, exhibited by Riverbend Farm – JJB, Dunlap, Tenn.

Class 36 1) WCC Forever Lady 467Z 1CA, exhibited by Mallory Holder, Bay Springs, Miss.; 2) VBS TDR Taylors Girl 50Z 2CA, exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky. Class 39 1) JDSF/WVW Ziva 805Z PCA, exhibited by Bryan Ownby, Cleveland, Tenn.

Class 40 1) HIGG Zammie 207Z 1CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 43 1) LLW CARD Erroline 36Z 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.; 2) MEFC Ms. Marcia 241Z 1CA, exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D.; 3) APS GK Forever Lady Margarite 1CA, exhibited by Kelsey Anne Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.; 4) HIGG Zola 232Z 1CA, exhibited by Amelia Caroline Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 44 1) HIGG Zilla 233Z 1CA, exhibited

by Karlie Becking, Florence, S.D.; 2) BMS ZSA ZSA 2CA, exhibited

by SyAnn M’Kay Foster, Lockney, Texas.; 3) SLD Seductive Wiggle 2S25Z 2CA, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa; 4) GF Cara 06Z 1CA, exhibited by Gehrke Farms, Hartsburg, Ill. Class 47 1) BPF Princess 822Y 1CA, exhibited by Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind.

Class 35 1) TR Zana PCA, exhibited by Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga.; 2) R&R Foxy 8052 2245 2CA, exhibited by January 2014 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 27

Show Results

Junior Champions Grand Champion Chiangus Female LLW CARD Erroline 36Z 2CA Sire: CARD The Situation 1CA Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski

Grand Champion Chianina Female CMAC Best Friend 209Z 1CM Sire: OHL Double Or Nothing Exhibited by Bailey Core

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female HIGG Zilla 233Z 1CA Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 Exhibited by Karlie Becking

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female ROMN Candle 311Z 2 CM Sire: Monopoly 1CM Exhibited by Mason Walker

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Show Results

2013 NAILE ACA Junior Show Results CHIANINA SHOW

Grand Champion Chianina Female Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Female CMAC Best Friend 209Z 1CM Exhibited & Bred by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa Sire: OHL Dbl Or Nothing 704-2X 1CM Dam: OHL Lover Girl 209M 1CA Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female ROMN Candle 311Z 2CM Exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark. Bred by Rom’N Club Calves, Arlington, S.D. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: ROMN Miss Who 311N 1CM Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion MRH Majestic Majesty 2CM, exhibited by Shelby manning, Union City, Ohio Reserve Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion LMJ Something Sweet 24 2CM, exhibited by Seth Rimpel, Athens, Texas Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion RMA Miss Tapanga 13A 1CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind. Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion SSUL Dream Lady 3988Z 1CM, exhibited by Kylie Blanding, Wolcott, Ind. Senior Heifer Calf Champion DMF Friction 2 2CM, exhibited by Mason Mills, Morristown, Fla. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion RSRS/WDF Sweetness 42Z 2CM, exhibited by Emily Sennett, Waynestown, Ind. Summer Yearling Champion CMAC Best Friend 209Z 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa Reserve Summer Yearling Chamipon SRR Miss Check Mate 36Z 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind. Junior Yearling Champion ROMN Candle 311Z 2CM, exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

Reserve Junior Yearling Champion JSUL Who Dat Lady 2037Z 1CM, exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa Senior Yearling Champion Sweet Emotion 2CM, exhibited by Emmett LaHay, Elm City, N.C. Reserve Senior Yearling Champion PLPM Patricks Paris 2CM, exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky. Cow/Calf Champion MCKY Kelly 1CM, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, Ill.

Chianina Female Show Class Results Class 1

1) MRH Majestic Majesty 2CM, exhibited by Shelby Manning, Union City, Ohio 2) LMJ Something Sweet 24 2CM, exhibited by Seth Rimpel, Athens, Texas 3) RAD Abby 1CM, exhibited by Darren Stultz, Montpelier, Ind. 4) Alexxis 2CM, exhibited by Cullen Clamme, Hartford City, Ind. 5) Cool Stitch’s Lucky 7 1CM, exhibited by Rayne Held, Edwardsport, Ind. 6) CVSC Kassandra 2CM, exhibited by Madelyne Tebbe,Pocahontas, Ill. 7) KSSC Miss Kay 1CM, exhibited by Kinzie Selke, Frankfort, Ind. 8) Ms Trudy 2CM, exhibited by Ashley Skaggs, Washington C.H., Ohio

Class 2

1) GOP Addilyn Jean 304A 2CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. 2) MLD Elle 1CM, exhibited by Sharon Smith, Lynn, Ind. 3) KSSC Smoke 2CM, exhibited by Kinzie Selke, Frankfort, Ind. 4) BVU 239A Oreo 2CM, exhibited by Brianna Ulmer, Greenville, Ill. 5) Holleys She’s The Day 2CM, exhibited by Taylor Gorr, Dowling, Mich.

6) PVCF Princess Rarity 1CM, exhibited by Triston Warner, Eaton Rapids, Mich.

7) BBAM Gracie 72A 2CM, exhibited by Brennan Morehead, Alexandria, Ind.

Class 5

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2013 NAILE ACA Junior Show Results Chianina Female Show Class Results cont’d Class 5 cont’d

2) RMSC Maggie 2CM, exhibited by Hannah Topmiller, Pleasant Plain, Ohio 3) GAWA Miss Summer 2CM, exhibited by Savannah Garrett, Richmond, Ind. 4) KJD Ruth Ann 2A 2CM, exhibited by Brennan Morehead, Alexandria, Ind. 5) GVH Bailey Ruth 2CM, exhibited by Logan Leen, Carsonville, Mich.

6) WEVR Angel Walks 56A 2CM, exhibited by Jacob Lay, Madisonville, Tenn.

7) GVH Charla 31A 1CM, exhibited by Hunter Phillips, Almont, Mich.

Class 6

1) RMA Miss Tapanga 13A 1CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind. 2) LAMN Moonshine 2CM, exhibited by Lane Manning, Union City, Ohio 3) BBAM Macie 63A 2CM, exhibited by Blake Morehead, Alexandria, Ind. 4) CFBC Miss Buttercup 1CM, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio 5) GXK Ms Billie Jean 01A 1CM, exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, Ind. 6) GFK Mona Lisa 133A 2CM, exhibited by Jade RamseyNeagle, Fountain City, Ind. 7) Miss Fenn Lauren 2CM, exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky. 8) PVCF Ms Celeisa 1CM, exhibited by Shelby Warner, Onondaga, Mich.

9) PVCF Princess Luna 1CM, exhibited by Triston Warner, Eaton Rapids, Mich.

Class 7

1) MRH Cinnamon 2CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio

Class 10

1) RSRS/WDF Sweetness 42Z 2CM, exhibited by Emily Sennett, Waynestown, Ind. 2) JRBF Ms Miley 01W-1Z 1CM, exhibited by Rebecca Oliver, New Site, Ala. 3) RKP Miss Pearl 75Z 2CM, exhibited by Summer Banks, Carnesville, Ga.

Class 11

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Class 14

1) CMAC Best Friend 209Z 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa 2) SRR Miss Check Mate 36Z 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind. 3) Ms Ace 503Z 1CM, exhibited by Aaron Reindel, Delphos, Ohio 4) WMBX 9Z 1CM, exhibited by Karen Hiltbrand, Seven Mile, Ohio 5) TSSC Whitneys Angel 211 1CM, exhibited by Connor Cross, Wilkinson, Ind. 6) JDH Miss Monopoly 3Z ET 2CM, exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan. 7) HBSC Ms Velvet 211R 1Cm, exhibited by Brandon Overman, Liberal, Mo. 8) RAD Zoey 1CM, exhibited by Kameron Clamme, Hartford, City, Ind. 9) RP Hallie 5Z 1CM, exhibited by Reba Prather, Nancy, Ky.

Class 17

1) LJBA Dixie 2CM, exhibited by Clayton Boyert, Seville, Ohio 2) Lady Pippa 1CM, exhibited by Janel Gilbert, Greenville, Ohio 3) WLJ Ms Impulse 145Z 2CM, exhibited by Skyler Weber, Albion, Neb. 4) Thata Girl 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind. 5) ANBB Nicki 2CM, exhibited by Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio 6) TOF Zuri 2CM, exhibited by Morgan Tomson, Westport, Ind. 7) Lady Bird 1CM, exhibited by Cody Vance, Cardington, Ohio 8) PDM Maddie 12Z 2CM, exhibited by Thane Kaufman, Millersburg, Ohio 9) Ms Ace 420Z 1CM, exhibited by Savannah Garrett, Richmond, Ind. 10) WSC Miss Jasmine 2CM, exhibited by Danielle Whitted, Rootstown, Ohio 11) MSTS Miss Snickers 46Z 2CM, exhibited by Charlie Waughtel, Tipp City, Ohio

Class 18

1) ROMN Candle 311Z 2CM, exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark. 2) Miss Lights Out 72Z 2CM, exhibited by Janel Gilbert, Greenville, Ohio 3) AWSC Miss I-80 Gloria 250Z 2CM, exhibited by Brooke Hayden, Lowell, Ind. 4) DSCA Barbara 365Z 2CM, exhibited by Bryce Snedden, Grand Junction, Iowa 5) Henney’s Miss Believe It 2CM, exhibited by Eric Rea, Bernard, Iowa

Show Results

2013 NAILE ACA Junior Show Results Class 18 cont’d

6) QCCR Ms Lut Taken 1CM, exhibited by Wally Minges, Oxford, Ohio 7) GARW Carmen 1CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio

Class 19

1) SB Zena 202Z 2CM, exhibited by Parker Reed, Galveston, Ind. 2) TKMS Fancy 1CM, exhibited by Troy Shawn, Ogden, Iowa 3) VKR Unstoppable Zumba 1CM, exhibited by Tanner Hoffman, Culver, Ind. 4) MSC Roxie 008Z 1CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. 5) WLCF Kasie 2CM, exhibited by Weston Coop, Shelbyville, Tenn.

6) PEE Sweetness 2CM, exhibited by Brian Hayse, Mauckport, Ind. 7) Miss Lightning 16Z 2CM, exhibited by Zach Meyer, Celina, Ohio

Class 20

1) JSUL Who Dat Lady 2037Z 1CM, exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa 2) SRR Miss Heinz 257Z 2CM, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Ind. 3) Miss Fenn Thunder 2CM, exhibited by Andrew Meyer, Celina, Ohio 4) QST Gretchen 1CM, exhibited by Lindsey Williams, Lebanon, Ind.

Class 21

CHIANGUS FEMALE SHOW

Grand Champion Chiangus Female Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Female LLW CARD Erroline 36Z 2CA Exhibited and Bred by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. Sire: CARD The Situation 1CA Dam: CARD Erroline 936W 1CA Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female HIGG Zilla 233Z 1CA Exhibited by Karlie Becking, Florence, S.D. Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 Dam: HIGG Told Ya So 2CA Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion RSRS Allejandra 1CA, exhibited by Bryce Hayden, Lowell, Ind. Reserve Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion WCC Miss Sydney 436Z 2CA, exhibited by Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind. Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion HIGG Adele 323A 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion TR Ms Ava PCA, exhibited by Payton Jackson, Commerce, Ga. Senior Heifer Calf Champion HIGG Zeta 228Z 1CA, exhibited by Ben Weis, McIntire, Iowa Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion HIGG Zollie 293Z PCA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

1) JPAL Queen Doctor 644Z 2CM, exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. 2) GXK Ms Norma Jean 01Z 1CM, exhibited by Rebecca Riggs, Glenwood, Ind.

Summer Yearling Champion HIGG Zammie 207Z 1CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 24

Reserve Summer Yearling Champion JDSF/WVW Ziva 805Z PCA, exhibited by Bryan Ownby, Cleveland, Tenn.

Class 25

Junior Yearling Champion LLW CARD Erroline 36Z 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Class 28

Reserve Junior Yearling Champion HIGG Zilla 233Z 1CA, exhibited by Karlie Becking, Florence, S.D.

1) Sweet Emotion 2CM, exhibited by Emmett LaHay Elm City, N.C. 1) PLPM Patricks Paris 2CM, exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky. 1) MKCY Kelly 1CM, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, Ill.

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Show Results

2013 NAILE ACA Junior Show Results Chiangus Junior Female Show Results

Class 1 1) RSRS Allejandra 1CA, exhibited by Bryce Hayden, Lowell, Ind. 2) WCC Miss Sydney 436Z 2CA, exhibited by Conner Rooksberry, Poland, Ind. Class 4 1) DCL Ms Sexy Science 2CA, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Class 5 1) HIGG Adele 323A 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. 2) TR Ms Ava PCA, exhibited by Payton Jackson, Commerce, Ga. Class 8 1) HIGG Zollie 293Z PCA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 9 1) HIGG Zeta 228Z 1CA, exhibited by Ben Weis, McIntire, Iowa 2) R&R Foxy 8052 2245 2CA, exhibited by Gage Tebo, Idaville, Ind. Class 10 1) WCC Forever Lady 467Z 1CA, exhibited by Mallory Holder, Bay Spring, Miss.

2) VBS TDR Taylors Girl 50Z 2CA, exhibited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky.

Class 13 1) JDSF/WVW Ziva 805Z PCA, exhibited by Bryan Ownby, Cleveland, Tenn.

Class 14 1) HIGG Zammie 207Z 1CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 17 1) LLW CARD Erroline 36Z 2CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. 2) HIGG Zola 232Z 1CA, exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

3) MEFC Ms Marcia 241Z 1CA, exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D. 4) APS GK Forever Lady Margarite 1CA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. Class 18 1) HIGG Zilla 233Z 1CA, exhibited by Karlie Becking, Florence, S.D. 2) BMS Zsa Zsa 2CA, exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas 3) SLD Seductive Wiggle 2S25Z 2CA, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Class 19 1) WCC Forever Lady 407Z Hybrid 1CA, exhibited by Joshlyn Held, Linton, Ind. 2)

Index to Advertisers AJCA Fundraiser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Melroe Farms Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cattle Visions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Nebraska Cattlemen’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chi Connection Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Schaefer ChiAngus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

EDJE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Sheets Chiangus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Four Roses Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tesch Bros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover

Higgins Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Windy Creek Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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ACA Updates

ACA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Summer Board Meeting, Grand Island, NE • June 19, 2013 • Ken Culp, III, Ph.D., Secretary, ACA Board of Directors

The ACA board of directors met on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in the VIP Room of the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island, NE. The meeting was called to order by President Miller at 9:17 a.m. CDT. ACA board members present included, Culp, Esch, Higgins, Holt, Johnson, Michel, Miller, Pittman, Sheets, Shields and Stoppel. Each board member gave an update on calving, weather, field and pasture conditions and cattle sale results in his location. Schaefer was absent.

Officer’s Reports: Secretary’s Report: Culp presented printed copies of the minutes from the Fall Board of Directors’ meeting held in Platte City on April 12 & 13, 2013.

Higgins moved to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded by Michel.

Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Esch presented the financial statement. The ACA finished the fiscal year (May 1, 2012 – April 30, 2013) with a loss of $46,762.05. Shields moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.

ACA Foundation Report: Comer presented the Foundation report.

Moved by Sheets to accept the report, seconded by Esch.

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Committee Reports: Budget Committee: The proposed budget for the 2013 – 2014 fiscal year was distributed by Comer. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the fees for Commercial cows. A committee of Johnson, Holt and Culp was appointed to work with Comer to develop a proposed fee structure for Commercial cows. Report to be presented at the October board meeting. Higgins moved to accept the budget, seconded by Stoppel. Motion carried.

Building & Grounds: After a discussion regarding renting the office suite in the ACA Headquarters Building, the consensus of the board was to turn over the rental of the space to a property manager in Kansas City for six months.

Comer reported that one of the air conditioning units needs to be replaced.

The board recessed at 10:20 am The board reconvened at 10:25 am Junior and Youth Programs: Jaclyn Upperman and Jessica Beer joined the meeting to report on the Junior National Heifer Show.

Comer introduced Jessica Beer, the ACA summer intern, who is from Indiana and a student at Redlands Community College.

Upperman reported 153 head of 203 entered with 150 exhibitors. All of the contests except for team fitting have been completed. The Thursday show will begain at 8 am beginning with Prospect Steers, Progress Steers, Bulls, Chiangus Heifers. The Friday show will begin at 8:30 am.

Jaclyn distributed copies of the show program booklet to everyone. Culp complimented Upperman on the outstanding quality of the program booklet.

Comer commended the staff on a good event. There were 45 participants in Tuesday’s Golf Outing, which Humphrey coordinated. Both Jennifer Roach and Cheryl Minyerd also assisted with show preparation.

Kelsey Culp addressed the board to review her junior career and thanked individual board members, the ACA Board of Directors, ACA staff members and the ACA for their support.

Foundation Auction: Humphrey distributed printed catalogs for the benefit auction for the Foundation, that will be held this evening. Comer talked about the schedule for the benefit auction. Humphrey clarified that four of the bulls from whom semen is being offered are currently in the process of being registered as Chimaines.

Humphrey also talked about consignments for the national sale in Louisville.

ACA Updates ACA Long Range Planning Committee: Comer talked about the possibility of the Board of Directors providing some direction to the LRPC; providing some specific topics on which the LRPC could focus and provide input and direction.

Chairman Miller will contact each committee chair to develop a list of topics and begin to prioritize for discussion.

Performance and Genetic Abnormality: Michel reported on a new (as yet unnamed) genetic abnormality that Dr. Weaber has identified. The defect involves a hoof abnormality and is amplified if a parent is a PHA carrier.

Promotion and Marketing: Culp and Sheets reported that due to the adoption of both proposals submitted by the Promotion and Marketing Committee at the Spring Board Meeting, there is no additional report.

Recognition Committee: Shields suggested that we recognize the 40 year members in Louisville and possibly create a new award designation. An article should be written and published in the ACJ. Show and Sale: Michel distributed a draft of a letter addressing the issue of creating a division for full-blood cattle at the national show. The letter reads as follows: At the request of the Board, the Show and Sale Committee would like to address the concern about fullblood Chianina cattle having their own specific division and nationallysponsored shows. After much thought and discussion with careful consideration for the foundation of our breed, it is our recommendation

to leave the national sponsored show divisions as they are. In no way, shape or form are we trying to penalize or promote the full-blood cattle of our breed vs. the percentage cattle.

However, from a national interest, financial, and show functionality standpoint we are unable to justify the request. The Show and Sale Committee is not asking for any action to be taken on this matter, rather wants to assure the Board the membership that we hold in high regard the value and foundation of our breed.

It is our recommendation to anyone wanting to promote a specific division of our breed i.e. Full Blood, Chiford, Chimaine, etc. that they start at the local / state level to increase awareness and promote this dividion and prove its sustained show numbers. We believe if the numbers become established over time and they have financial support, then we could re-address the issue in the future. The Show and Sale Committee is excited at the possibility of expanding and growing the Chianina nationally-sponsored shows and is always open to input and ideas as to how to help move the breed forward.

Respectfully, Matt Michel, Chairman, ACA Show and Sale Committee Chairman Miller brought forth the issue of being able to show heifers that are short two-year olds that have not yet calved (i.e. heifers born during the summer months who have not yet calved and therefore cannot show as a cow-calf pair.) Our current rule states that heifers must be born on or after September 1, 2011 in order to show at a 2013 show. The issue was referred

to the Show and Sale Committee with the suggestion that we add another division for Summer Two Year Olds.

Old Business: Humphrey reported that a Jr. Chianina Show has been added to the Denver Show. It will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014. The arrival and release schedule still needs to be developed. In Denver, a heifer is eligible to show in multiple shows.

Denver requires a minimum of 50 head to be entered.

Tyler is working on sponsors for the Denver Show.

New Business: Higgins suggested that a Herd Inventory for active breeders be e-mailed to “clean up� our current data base.

Esch asked each board member to think about how the ACA could fund a field rep position to cover west of the Mississippi. This might be a parttime or a contract labor position. The consensus of the board is that this is a valuable idea, if we can determine how to fund it.

The Fall Board meeting is scheduled for October 25 & 26, 2013 in Platte City, MO. Culp moved that the board go into executive session, seconded by Higgins. Motion carried.

Executive session commenced at 11:45 am.

Executive Session was adjourned at 12:17 am.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:17 am.

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ACA Updates

ACA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Fall Board Meeting, Platte City, MO • October 25 & 26, 2013 • Ken Culp, III, Ph.D., Secretary, ACA Board of Directors

The ACA board of directors met on Friday, October 25, 2013, at the ACA Headquarters, Platte City, MO. The meeting was called to order by President Miller at 8:46 a.m. CDT. ACA board members present included Culp, Esch, Higgins, Holt, Johnson, Michel, Miller, Pittman, Schaefer, Sheets, Shields and Stoppel.

Guests included Mr. & Mrs. Jim Johnson, Tyler Humphrey and Kyle Dice. Each board member gave an update on local field, crop, pasture and cattle conditions.

Miller presented each board member with an ACA Board Member’s Handbook, which had been compiled by Kyle Dice. It is the responsibility of each board member to keep the Handbook updated and to pass it along to their replacement.

Miller introduced Kyle Dice, who has interned with the ACA during the fall semester. Kyle will be working through the NAILE and will be working with both Tyler Humphrey and Heather Adams Counts, who will be returning to work for the ACA during the NAILE. Humphrey talked about some of the fall sales that he had attended this year. Catalogs for the National Sale were distributed. There are 8 heifers, one bred heifer and one bull to sell, plus a Pick of the Herd of Heifer Calves, 2 flushes, four embryo packages and 3 rare semen packages.

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Denver sale and the junior heifer show on the Hill. He talked about the Genetic Offering Sale that will be held on Saturday evening at the Doubletree Hotel.

Humphrey reported that the ACJ is running about three or four ads per issues as compared to a year ago.

Culp and Higgins both requested that Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Bulls be printed in the State Fair Results section of the ACJ, and to include the names and the sires of each Champion and Reserve as well.

Humphrey and Dice left the meeting to travel to Bush Park Farms, Mitchell, SD with AMAA CEO John Boddicker.

Officer’s Reports: Secretary’s Report: Culp presented printed copies of the minutes from the Summer Board meeting, held in conjunction with the Junior National Heifer Show in Grand Island, NE; and the Executive Sessions of the Board meeting, held on July 2 and July 23.

Stoppel moved to accept the minutes of the July 19 meeting, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried. Schaefer moved to accept the July 2 minutes as corrected, seconded by Shields.

Motion carried. Johnson moved to accept the minutes as printed, seconded by Sheets. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: A Treasurer’s Report was postponed until Saturday.

Committee Reports: ACA Foundation Report: Higgins reported that the ACF has reimbursed the ACA for the legal costs involved in establishing the Foundation. The two tanks donated to the ACF had been kept in Ardmore, OK. One tank is empty and the other contains fullblood semen and embryos. The filled tank has been returned to Stroud Embryo Clinic in Weatherford, TX and will be offered at the National Sale in Louisville after it has been inventoried and checked for viability.

The other tank is still being held in Ardmore and has not been returned.

Junior and Youth Programs: Pittman reported 25 candidates submitted complete resumes. A round of interviews were conducted and several offers have been extended but none were accepted. Heather will be working the NAILE and coordinating the junior and show activities.

Show and Sale Committee: Michel reviewed the new genetic sale in Denver as outlined by Humphrey. A $1000 jackpot for Grand Champion and $500 for Reserve Grand Champion has been secured for the youth heifer show. Denver is requiring 50 head to be entered in order to have the show.

Performance and Genetic Abnormality: Johnson reported that Dr. Beaver has identified another genetic defect “DD.” (This is an extra limb.)

ACA Updates Miller reported that we have contracted with Dr. Weaber for another year to handle our Performance testing. One of our breeders has been sending his performance data directly to the ASA which is a violation of our agreement with the ASA. Miller also talked about the 50K chip which costs about $100 per animal for testing.

Promotion & Marketing: Culp reminded the board that we needed to decide when we would make a computer run in order to determine the “Select Trait Leader Designation for each Composite.”

We’ll run a computer sort and revisit this on Saturday.

The Board recessed at 10:05 a.m.

The Board reconvened at 10:17 a.m.

Stoppel moved that we enter Executive Session at 10:17 a.m.

Seconded by Michel. Motion carried.

Executive session adjourned at 11:30 a.m. at which time the board recessed for lunch.

The ACA Board Meeting reconvened at 1:01 p.m.

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Johnson, fullblood breeders from Iowa, addressed the board with the concern about not registering purebred cattle. The Johnsons believe that 7/8 blood cattle are purebreds. Utilizing the ACA computer registry system, the “purebred” designation is given to cattle with three or more generations of Chianina genetics in that composite. (For example, the PCA

designation, {Purebred Chiangus} is given to animals with at least three generations of Chiangus breeding.)

Mr. Johnson does not feel that the ACA is giving enough attention to full-blood or high percentage cattle.

He contends that we need to increase registrations and that one way to do it is to increase the number of fullbloods registered.

Meeting recessed at 1:55 p.m.

Meeting reconvened at 2:02 p.m.

Committee Reports (continued): Commercial dam registrations: A committee of Culp, Holt and Johnson was formed at the Grand Island meeting to review the fee structure for registering calves from Commercial and Foundation dams.

Sheets moved that the board enter Executive Session, seconded by Johnson, motion carried. Executive session commences at 2:09 p.m.

Sheets moved to adjourn Executive Session, seconded by Schaefer. Motion carried.

Board meeting reconvened at 3:40 p.m.

Old Business: There was no old business.

New Business: Judges Short List for 2014 National Jr. Heifer Show: The discussion and decisions regarding compiling a short list of judges for the 2014 Junior National was deferred to Executive Session.

Genetic Defect Testing Rules:

Michel moved that the ACA make genetic testing for sales optional, and the ACA adds a liability disclaimer to all ACA sponsored sale catalogs.

Seconded by Johnson. Sheets moved to amend the motion by removing the words “at the discretion of the breeder.” Seconded by Stoppel.

Amendment to the motion carried.

Motion carried.

General Membership Meeting in Louisville: Scheduled for Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.

• Secretary’s Report • Treasurer’s Report • Recognize retiring members (Johnson and Sheets) • Drawing for a ½ page ad in the ACJ • Culp will develop a list of openended questions, printed on 4 x 6 index cards, and distributed at the meeting. He will collect the information, analyze the data, and present the results to the ACA. • Recognize the 40 year members o Ned Ellis, Circle E o Jamie Brown o Glen Klippenstein o Jerry Adamson, Rockin’ J o Bart Glass, Walco Farms o Walter G. Mize Ranch o John Coble o Charles Hare o Charles Trampler o The board approved $500 to recognize these breeders. Invitations will be sent by the ACA. Louisville Schedule and Assistance: • Heather Counts has been contracted to work for the ACA from Saturday through Wednesday at the NAILE. She will be assisted by Dice January 2014 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 37

ACA Updates

October 2013 Meeting Minutes... cont’d and Humphrey. Additionally, Heather will prepare the show catalogs for both the junior and open shows.

• Ring help for the open show is necessary. Higgins will work the Chiangus bull show; Schaefer will assist if harvest is finished; Pittman, Holt and Esch will all assist.

• Allan Miller is judging the Junior Show. Jack Ward is judging the Open Show.

• Sheets will get work passes from the NAILE for the board members.

• Heather will work with Tyler on stalling.

• The board meeting in Louisville is scheduled for Monday morning.

Pittman moved to recess for the day, seconded by Michel. Motion carried. Meeting recessed at 4:34 p.m.

The Board meeting reconvened on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 9:27 a.m. CST Michel moved to strike from the previous day’s minutes the entire discussion regarding selection of judges for the 2014 Junior National Heifer Show. Seconded by Sheets.

Sheets moved that the Board enter Executive Session. Seconded by Michel. Motion carried. Executive Session commenced at 9:29 a.m.

Meeting recessed at 10:41 a.m.

Meeting reconvened at 11:01 a.m.

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adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

Culp identified three issues with the ACA Board Member’s ballot that should be corrected for next year. a. Candidates within each race should be listed alphabetically. b. Candidates running in a region (as opposed to at-large) may be voted upon only by ACA members from the states in that region. c. Information listed at the top of the ballot (in voting instructions) should correspond with those at the bottom in the at-large and region races.

Michel moved that the minimum percentage rule read as follows: “Breeding cattle born on or after January 1, 2012 must have a minimum of 6.25% Chianina blood in order to participate in ACA National Shows and Sales. National Shows and Sales include the National Jr. Heifer Show and the National Shows and Sales in Louisville, KY. Breeding cattle with less than 6.25% Chianina blood are eligible for registration and may be exhibited at other shows.”

The Michel motion was seconded

by Sheets. Motion carried 7 to 4 with Culp, Higgins, Schaefer and Shields dissenting.

Pittman shared information from interviews conducted among junior board officer candidates at the Junior National: • Increased communication between the adult and junior boards • The ACA will reimburse junior

board members for their blazers • Sheets and Pittman will schedule a conference call with the AJCA Executive Committee to update them on events in Louisville Holt presented the idea of creating a heifer futurity in order to promote our cattle. This idea will be referred to a committee.

Miller thanked Sheets and Johnson for their contributions to the ACA Board of Directors.

The ACA Board of Directors recognizes the stellar, yeoman’s work of ACA Board Chairman Miller in the absence of a CEO. The Long Range Planning Committee joined the Board meeting at 12:13 p.m. The LRP Committee members attending the meeting included Wayne Miller, John Woodroof, Lyle Sexton and Dennis Clarahan. Their report, presented by Sexton, was as follows: • Supports an Activity Fee for Juniors • What happened to the Herdsman’s Party in the Chianina Aisle in Louisville o The Herdsman’s Party violated the vendor’s agreement with the NAILE and was cancelled by NAILE. o The LRP Committee requests that this be replaced with another activity.

• Remove the “For Lease” sign adjacent to the building and place it in a more visible location.

• The Decatur Feed Yard (operated

by Dan Dorn) to pursue the “Grow Safe” program. However, this needs

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to be under the scrutiny of a greater scrutiny program.

• Conducting research for a Chianina gene-specific 50K test is encouraged.

• Monitor and accentuate the positives of the MARC data. What benefit are we receiving from the MARC data?

• How can we add more value and recognition to a registered female?

• Find a way to add value to a registered female and increased registrations should follow.

• Supports the multi-breed union in this building, provided that fiscal advantages are realized and breed

identity is not compromised.

Higgins asked the LRP Committee what the ACA Board could do to encourage greater participation of the Committee members.

• Greater organization of meeting details • More advance notice of the meeting • Consider scheduling the meeting at a different time Culp offered to serve as a facilitator for the LRPC when his term on the board concludes.

Schaefer moved to adjourn; seconded by Michel. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:38 a.m.

March 2nd, 2014

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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

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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

Cell: 765-969-0154 Email: lgarrett@globalsite.net

www.gettingerchiangus.com

Guest Ranch

Jeff Miller 6863 S. 200 E. Cutler, IN 46920 (765) 268-2409 (765) 414-4547 – cell

Bulls & Females for sale at all times.

P.O. Box 189 French Lick, IN 47432 (812) 630-4850

Home of WRL Tracken Norman

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 rn 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

Web site: www.VBSFarms.com

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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

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WALCO FARMS

nebraska

859-326-0590

“Where Cow Men Buy Bulls” www.walcofarms.com Cattle For Sale At All Times

Michigan

Ramsey Chiangus

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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)

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

Bill & Linda Ramsey 5125 South 75th Street • Lincoln, NE 68516 Cell: (308) 380-1549 www.ramseychiangus.com

New Jersey

RIVERVIEW FARM FULL BLOOD CHIANINA 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

Mississippi

Danny Coward

Home of WOCR Ozzie 67M, sire of the winning Beef Derby Calves

For Sale: Semen on RDD Mr VRD 105N Utilizing genetics from Willow Oak Ranch & Circle E Farms 501 Russell Rd.• Noxapater, MS 39346 (662) 724-2685 (home) • (662) 325-2675 (work) coward@cvm.msstate.edu

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Chi Genetics Directory North Dakota

2013 NWSS Champion Chianina Female Pen

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

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BFW Hot Iron 1CM

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

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oregon

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

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

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Chi Genetics Directory TennesseE

Jan, Jeff & Brandon Johnson P.O. Box 475 Dunlap, TN 37327 Cell (423) 240-4411 Home (423) 949-3559 email: janbjohnson@yahoo.com www.riverbendcattle.com

“Come visit us in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley”

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

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

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

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Raising Quality Chi Cattle

Jody & Shawnda Foster David & Darlee Foster Josh Lesky: 806-292-8842 Casey Hilmes:405-443-9131

Shawn Ethridge (940) 328-4723

BW Ethridge (940) 452-1100

www.fosterbrosfarms.com 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

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

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

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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

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

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National Champion Chiangus Female HIGG Zollie 293Z PCA HIGG Remedy x HIGG Wild Heart Allison Higgins

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HIGG Zeta 228Z 1CA Bushs Unbelievable 423 x HIGG Kylie Ben Weis

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January 18, 2014 at the Double Tree Hotel, Denver, CO 7:30 p.m. Social | 8:00 p.m. MST Sale To view the catalog, visit www.chicattle.org.

Selling 11 Bulls & Females - 4 Flush opportunities - 25 Chi Influenced Embryo Lots Z HIGG Zilla 233 NAILE Jr. Show Reserve Champion Chiangus Her Flush Sells

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