ACJ, August 2010

August 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010 • 1 p.m. EST At the Farm • Cloverdale IN Selling the Following: 20 Chiangus & Chimaine Show Heifer Prospects • 4 Bred Heifers • 10 Young Bred Cows 1 Flush Opportunity • 1 Herd Bull Prospect Also selling over 100 head of ANGUS, HEREFORDS and a SELECT few LIMOUSIN, SIMANGUS, CHAROLAIS & MAINE show heifer prospects

FEATURE LOT

WCC Miss Rattle 354X – Here is a top show and donor prospect sired by WCC Exact, the 2009 Reserve Grand Champion Angus Bull at Ft. Worth and her dam is also the dam of the 2008 National Champion Chiangus Female and Ft. Worth Stock Show Champion Chi Female.

WRL Miss Rattle 107P – Selling a flush in this powerful Impulse cow who is the dam of the 2008 National Champion Chiangus Female, the Supreme and Champion Chi at the World Beef Expo and Ft. Worth Stock Show. WCC will also be selling calves by WCC Exact, CJ Prestige, WCC Special Design L307 and WCC Gunsmoke out of this power Chiangus donor.

WCC Miss Rattle 388W – A top October show prospect sired by CJ prestige, WCC’s 2009 Reserve National Champion Angus Bull and she is out of the same cow that produced the 2008 National Champion Chiangus Female.

WCC Struttin 395W – A lethal show heifer prospect from a flushmate of the dam of WCC Gunsmoke, the 2008 and 2009 National Champion Chi Bull and sired by CJ Prestige, the 2009 Reserve National Champion Angus Bull. This female’s dam also produced the 2010 Grand Champion Chi Bull at the Ft. Worth Stock Show.

WCC Lady Bug 361X – An extremely impressive smoke heifer sired by WCC Gunsmoke, the 2008 and 2009 National Champion Chi Bull and out of a Midland x Playmate cow. A real show stopper!

WCC Ladybug 359W – A top-bred heifer sired by WCC Wave Jammer, the 2008 Reserve Grand Chi Bull at Ft. Worth Stock Show and sells bred to WCC Mr. Special 1CA.

WCC Miss Rattle 355X – A total outcross smoke heifer sired by Charolais trait leader Lt Blue Grass and her dam was the past 2008 National Champion Chiangus Female.

A don’t miss opportunity!

WCC Miss Rattle 380W – This bred heifer is the results of mating the 2008 National Champion Chiangus Female to the 2007 and 2008 National Champion Chiangus Bull.

She is a don’t miss donor prospect. Bred to CJ Prestige 25T.

WCC Exact Science 350X – Selling half interest in this powerful prospect sired by WCC Exact, the 2008 Supreme Champion Bull and Champion Angus at the World Beef Expo. This calf’s dam also produced the 2008 National Champion Chiangus Female.

WCC Red Riding Hood 378X – A lethal show heifer sired by WCC Easy Rider, the 2008 Reserve National Champion Chianina Bull and out of an F1 Angus x Hereford cross dam. Loads of muscle and style!

LSB Exact Gold 130X – Selling half embryo interest out of this powerful WCC Exact daughter out of FBF My Gold.

A well-balanced, stout and impressive female.

WCC Miss Rattle 362S – This 2008 National Champion Chiangus Female & Supreme Female over all breeds & Grand Champion Chiangus Female at the World Beef Expo sold in a past WCC sale.

WCC Mignonne 362W – This 2009 Chiangus Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion at the NAILE sold in last years sale.

WCC exhibited the Grand Champion Chiangus, Chi and Hereford Bulls, the Grand Champion Charolais Female, Reserve Grand Champion Angus Bull on top of Breeders Best 6 Head in the Angus & Chi Shows at the 2009 NAILE.

WCC Herd Sires Represented in the Sale Offering:

WCC Gunsmoke

WCC Easy Rider

WCC Wave Jammer

2008 Reserve National Champion Chianina Bull

2008 Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Ft. Worth Stock Show

WRL Tracken Norman PCA

Four Roses Destination

WCC Mr Special 1CA

2008 & 2009 National Champion Chianina Bull 2009 Grand Champion Bull Ft. Worth Stock Show

2007 & 2008 National Champion Chiangus Bull

2009 National Champion Chiangus Bull

Make plans to be in Cloverdale on Sept. 12 to take part in this amazing sale offering. WCC is offering the best in this sale, so you don’t want to miss out.

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WILSON CATTLE COMPANY Angus • Hereford • Chiangus • Chimaine 8911 S. Meridian Line Rd. • Cloverdale, IN 46120 Office: (765) 653-2402 • Fax (765) 653-2404 Bill Wilson: (765) 720-2715 • Chad Wilson: (765) 719-0730 Priscilla Wilson: (765) 720-5299 • Brian Orth: (812) 241-2553

2009 Division 1 Champion at the National Show. This bull will be a headliner in WCC’s show string at this year’s National for WCC and Lazy SB Ranch!

83 Grand Champions, Reserve Grand Champions, Division or Breed Champions at the national, state and local levels sold in the 2009 WCC sale.

Contact any WCC member for a free catalog.

Visit the Angus Journal website, www.angusjournal.com and view the catalog online.

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Contents

August 2010 • volume 38, No. 2

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Chief Executive Officer stan comer amerchianina@earthlink.net

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ACA Board of Directors Nomination Form

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ACA National Sale Consignment Form & Rules

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2010 National Junior Heifer Show Coverage

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ACA Building update

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2011 ACA Beef Derby Rules & Entry Form

ACJ Production Manager/ Director of Shows & Activities Heather counts acjeditor@earthlink.net (517) 214-0927 – direct line Registrar Jennifer roach acaregistrations@earthlink.net Director of Marketing & Performance tanner Winter acamarketing@earthlink.net Administrative/Membership Services Coordinator samantha Winter acaaccounting@earthlink.net Member

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Chi Commentary Chi Performance Ladies Auxiliary AJCA Update Ultrasound 101 Baxter Black

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ON THE COVER:

New Junior Members New Adult Members ACA Bulletin Upcoming Events Show Reports Advertiser Listing

Photos from the 2010 National Junior Heifer Show in Springfield, Illinois Photos taken by Melissa Beckett

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2010 Year Letter "X" 2009 Year Letter: “W”

We offered some of the best last year and this female was just one of the many to choose from.

Congratulations to Ramsey Johnson for exhibiting this great female.

VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET 1CA Carl & Gail Vanderkolk • Craig, Kim & Susan 3333 146th Ave. • Dorr, MI 49323 (616) 896-9190 (Office) • (616) 896-9433 (Carl & Gail) (616) 896-1637 (Brady & Susan Ostrom)

Reserve Grand Champion Female – 2010 National Junior Heifer Show

Contact us for our fall sale consignments! Many more like this female will sell.

Congratulations Ashley from the crew at Buell Show Cattle

What a great first Junior National!

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chi Female – Dr. Claire 1CM Sire: Doctor Who 1CM • Dam: Clarks Blackie 201

Chianina Early Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Division Champion – GCCF Mariah 1CM

Sire: Rocky Balboa 2CM • Dam: GCCF Addison Contact us for a chance to purchase females like these.

Cattle for sale at all times.

Buell Show Cattle Drs. Bob & Renee Buell • Pataskala, Ohio (614) 207-2948 Chase Moore – Herdsman

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Chi Commentary

by Stan Comer, CEO

Another Successful NJHS

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e recently returned from one of the most enjoyable, competitive and weather-friendly National Junior Chianina Heifer Shows I have ever attended. The Illinois Chianina Association went all out to provide junior Chianina exhibitors, parents and friends from all across the U.S. great hospitality, food, facility and fellowship in Springfield. I would like to thank the Gehrke, Elliott, Bucher, Wisnefski and Myers families and the entire Illinois group for their contributions to the success of this great breed event. In addition, thanks to the Michigan Chi Association for their great contribution of the Bush Hog Trailhand raffle and donation to the show. The support was greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to the Tennessee Junior Chi Association, Talmo Ranch and Horsley Brothers for helping sponsor meals and fun for the youth and to all who donated time, effort and finances, as we all know it take a tremendous amount to pull this show off. A special thank you to Heather Counts, Blair Tenhouse and the AJCA Board of Directors for their outstanding effort in conducting the contests, shows and banquet.

One of the highlights of the week was the junior benefit auction at the awards banquet where over $16,000 was raised to further enhance future National Junior Heifer Shows and ACA programs to provide leadership development, scholarships and education for junior Chianina members throughout the country.

Congratulations to Skyler Miller and his family from Torrington, Wyo., on

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being named this year’s All-Around Champion and receiving the Chi heifer donated by Schrick Land & Cattle Ltd., Weatherford, Texas, and $1,000 in cash from Asgrow-DeKalb.

Many times it is easy to become pessimistic about the economy, politics, natural disasters, crime and the direction this country is headed. I would like to express the tremendous amount of pride and confidence that I have that our youth have the ability, intelligence, and initiative to excel at whatever career they choose, including animal agriculture, and our country will benefit from their leadership and citizenship contributions as they become adults.

A lot of what the AJCA is about is not just showing cattle. The activities, leadership conferences and responsibilities our junior board of directors, junior advisors and junior members participate in are designed to help build responsibility, character, duty and the personal pride that is felt for a job completed and well done. The breed of cattle they breed, register and exhibit is one of the tools used to accomplish their goals.

It is certainly one of the highest priorities of your ACA Board of Directors and myself to develop programs to further enhance and elevate the AJCA to the next level and provide the youth that elect to participate in this great breed association the tools they need to excel in life, including scholarships for education, leadership development, Animal Science programs and character building activities and hopefully someday become an adult member of the American Chianina Association.

ACA Board of Directors Chairman – Neal Branscum

814 Ard Ridge Rd. • Nancy, KY 42544 Cell: (606) 872-5395 • Office: (606) 871-9454 nealbranscum@hotmail.com At Large • Term expires 2010

vice Chairman – Steve Melroe

8005 Hwy 32 • Gwinner, ND 58040 Home: (701) 678-2225 melroefarms@yahoo.com Northwest Region • Term expires 2011

Secretary – Ken Culp III

1065 Durham Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 Home: (859) 881-9115 • Cell: (859) 227-7506 ken.culp@uky.edu Southeast Region • Term expires 2011

Treasurer – Rob Sheets

8250 U.S. Hwy 52 W • West Lafayette, IN 47906 Home: (765) 583-4565 rsheets462@aol.com At Large • Term expires 2010

Dennis Clarahan

19425 280th Ave • Harper, IA 52231 Home: (641) 635-2105 • Cell: (319) 330-6377 dclar@iowatelecom.net Northeast Region • Term expires 2012

Don Esch

9362 Apache Rd. • Longmont, CO 80504 Home: (303) 833-6554 • Cell: (303) 709-1595 don@eschcattle.com At-Large • Term expires 2012

John Higgins

9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 Home: (615) 273-2656 • Cell: (615) 207-4555 higginjo@realtracs.com At-Large • Term expires 2012

Dwight Hossle

Box 98, Faulkton, SD 57438 Home: (605) 598-6751 • Cell: (605) 380-4677 dwight.hossle@dacotahbank.com At-Large • Term expires 2011

Chuck Madaris

232 Cruise Rd. • Hope Hull, AL 36043 Home: (334) 288-5049 • Cell: (334) 657-5833 cmadaris1@bellsouth.net At Large • Term expires 2010

Ed Miller

8805 Fm 818 • Big Spring, TX 79740 Home: (432) 398-5348 • Cell: (432) 816-8676 ecmiller26@hotmail.com At Large • Term expires 2012

Keith Schrick

1624 Ft. Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086 Cell: (817) 366-6435 schricks2007@dfwonline.net At-Large • Term expires 2011

Brian Sulak

1865 FM 2114 • West, TX 76691 Home: (254) 580-8194 albertsulak@sbcglobal.net Southwest Region • Term expires 2010

Chi Performance

Lean Beef Featured in Summer Promotions

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he new “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner” consumer advertising campaign premiered in May with an emphasis on helping Americans become more familiar with the 29 lean cuts of beef. With a “29 Lean Cuts. One Powerful Protein” tagline, the new campaign will feature the nutritional benefits and versatility of six lean beef favorites: T-Bone steak, Filet, Top Sirloin, Strip steak, Top Round and 95 percent Lean Ground Beef.

It may surprise Americans to know that 63 percent of all beef muscle cuts available at grocery stores are lean.

In fact, 15 of the top 20 most popular beef cuts at the grocery store are lean. To learn about all 29 cuts, go to BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.

“This campaign reinforces consumers’ passion for the great flavor beef provides, while helping consumers identify the variety of lean options beef offers,” said Weldon Wynn, rancher from Star City, Ark., and vice chair of the industry’s Joint Advertising Committee.

“Beef farmers and ranchers from across the country direct the Beef Checkoff-funded ‘Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner’ campaign. I’m proud to be part of this exciting venture in helping Americans get to know the many great tasting lean beef cuts available.”

Getting to Know Beef’s Different Personalities The new print advertisements feature plated shots of beef with a homage to each cut’s personality. For example, the T-bone advertisement zeroes in on a beauty shot of the steak and points out: “When all the steaks get together, they call this one boss.” The ad for the Filet Mignon, also known as the Tenderloin, reassures you that “mignon” is just fancy talk for mouthwatering.

The print advertisements will appear in monthly national magazines with an emphasis on food, health/ fitness, parenting, lifestyle and men’s sports. Radio spots on nationally syndicated radio shows and satellite radio, combined with an outdoor advertising campaign in select markets, will follow shortly after the print ads

launch. Public relations, health professional outreach, social media and retail promotional efforts round out this integrated effort.

Lean Beef Offers the Power of Protein It is clear that lean beef is important to Americans when you consider that 69 percent of consumers say buying lean cuts of meat is the most important thing to consider when shopping for food.

Lean beef is an excellent source of protein, with a 3-ounce serving providing 51 percent of the recommended daily value in less than 180 calories. Choosing lean beef as a source of protein can actually be a caloriesaver. A 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides the same amount of protein as 1-1/2 cups of beans, but with half the calories. Most Americans are not over-consuming protein. The average American is consuming only 2.3 ounces of red meat each day – much less than the 5.5 ounces from the meat and beans group recommended by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines.

“Most Americans are surprised to learn there are 29 cuts of beef that qualify as lean. In fact 70 percent of consumers are not aware one of their favorite steaks, the T-Bone, is lean,” said Kim Essex, senior vice president for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, which contracts to manage advertising programs for the Beef Checkoff. “This campaign sheds light on the variety of lean beef choices out there, as well as how they can be part of a delicious family meal.”

For more information, triple-tested beef recipes and preparation tips, please visit BeefItsWhatsForDinner. com or type in “Beef For Dinner” on your mobile device.

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ACA Ladies Auxiliary

by Jessica Comer, Auxiliary President

ACA Ladies Auxiliary Directors

Greetings from Indiana!

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hope everyone had a safe trip home from Springfield. Another successful Junior National can be marked down in the books. Juniors, please remember to thank everyone who helped you get to Springfield. It’s great friends and family who make it all possible.

Congratulations to our new queen, Kelsey Culp from Kentucky. I am sure she will represent our breed well. Congratulations to our scholarship winners, Taylor Graham and Sloan Witherow.

The North American is right around the corner. The “Come As You Are” luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Please remember to bring a small gift for our gift exchange. As I have mentioned in previous articles, please dig deep for items for our Silent Auction. The proceeds go toward funding our queen and other activities throughout the year.

The ACLA would like to announce a new fundraiser – the ACLA Cookbook! We are currently working on this cookbook and we plan to have them for sale at Louisville.

We will be working with an online cookbook company called Type N Save. Please send your recipes to www.typensave.com before Sept. 1, 2010. The group login is Chianina and the password is 8j7eq. If you have any questions please email Deb Geuns at vfdeb@yahoo.com. Please send yummy ones!!!!

Also, in this issue are the new guidelines for Chi Lady of the Year. We wanted to give more women the opportunity to be nominated even if they cannot make it the Louisville. The Chi Lady of the Year is a lady who has been active in Chi Cattle, works with the youth and is involved in her community. Please remember whoever is nominated does not have to be present at Louisville.

Good luck to everyone at your upcoming State Fairs and I will see you all in a few months at Louisville. ~Jessica

Recipe Corner Fresh Tomato, Beef & Bow Tie Pasta Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil 1-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta, cooked 3 tablespoons grated Parmesean cheese Instructions: 1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.

2. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pasta and basil; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Recipe from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

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Jessica Comer – President 4199 S 900 W • Farmland, IN 47340 (765) 468-7405 At Large Susan Ostrom – Vice President 3091 144th Ave • Dorr, MI 49323

(616) 896-9433

Deb Geuns – Secretary/Treasurer 4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 48808 (517) 641-7152 At Large Melissa Beckett 266 McCarty Rd. • Brooksville, KY 41001 (606) 782-5006 Southeast Region Sue Comer Box 383 • Lynn, IN 47355 (765) 874-2228 Northeast Region Shawnda Foster Rt 2, Box 36 • Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 Southwest Region Marna Higgins 9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184 (615) 273-2656 Southeast Region Barb Ohlrichs 55943 US Hwy 275 • Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-0695 Northwest Region Rhetta Riley 1607 Avenue G • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 298-2591 Southwest Region Bonnie Weber 17459 331st Ave. • Highmore, SD 57345 (605) 436-6240 Northwest Region

AJCA Update

AJCA Board & Directors Executive Committee:

President • Josh Nelson Vice President • Segayle Foster Secretary • Kelsey Culp Treasurer • Kelsey Rutt Public Relations • Taylor Graham Public Relations • Tyler Mackey

AJCA Directors: Matthew Blankenship – Southeast Region 7375 Nolensville Rd Nolensville, TN 37135 (615) 776-2805 • Term expires 2012 Quintin Bucher – At Large 23430 State Rd. 95 Marietta, IL 61459 (309) 255-0752 • Term expires 2012 Front Row (L to R): Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.; Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas; Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio; Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas. Back Row (L to R): Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb.; Will Coor, Selma, N.C.; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.; Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.; Shane McGlothlin, Anadarko, Okla.; Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa.

Hello Chi Breeders & Enthusiasts

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ope everyone is enjoying their summer!! As many of you know we had our National Junior Heifer Show, which was a great event! A special thank you to the Illinois crew for putting on a fantastic show. Next time you see any of them down the road, be sure to thank them again. Without the work of host states, these shows would not be possible.

It was great to see all the breeders who strive to improve our breed and all of the juniors. I would like to congratulate all you young people for doing a great job. For the newly elected board members, I am excited to work with all of you, it will be a great year! It was a really fun and exciting week. All events ran smoothly, even the Adult showmanship…well except for the heifers mysteriously getting loose!

I am excited for next year as your newly elected president and this year should be another success.

Just a reminder that the National Show which is held in Louisville, Kentucky annually is just right around the corner. I hope everyone plans to attend this great event. It’s a great time to not only show off our amazing cattle, but to mingle with the great members of our association. Also make plans to attend the National Western Stock Show and Ft. Worth Stock Show.

Even though it’s a little under a year away, we would like to invite all junior members to attend the 2011 National Junior Heifer Show to be held in Kansas City, Mo., June 26-July 2. It will be a great time and one you won’t want to miss.

Sincerely, Josh Nelson AJCA President

Will Coor – At Large 1935 Batten Farm Rd. Selma, NC 27576 (919) 284-5630 • Term expires 2012 Kelsey Culp – At Large 1065 Durham Ln. Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859) 576-7460 • Term expires 2011 Segayle Foster – At Large 1231 County Road 57 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 • Term expires 2011 Taylor Graham – At Large (Representing Northeast Region) 2355 Peavine Firetower Rd Crossville, TN 38571 (931) 260-6666 • Term expires 2011 Megan Hunt – At Large 2505 Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd. New Madison, OH 45346 (937) 548-3050 • Term expires 2012 Tyler Mackey – Southwest Region 352 HCR 1120 Blum, TX 76627 (859) 583-0826 • Term expires 2012 Shane McGlothlin –At Large Rt. 2, Box 88 Anadarko, OK 73005 (405) 247-3523 • Term expires 2011 Josh Nelson – Northwest Region 2918 Co. Rd. C Valparaiso, NE 68065 (402) 784-2556 • Term expires 2011 Kelsey Rutt – At Large 447 W 16th Minden, NE 68959 (308) 832-1953 • Term expires 2011 Ty Sexton – At Large 1752 Willow Ave. Ainsworth, IA 52201 (319) 657-3928 • Term expires 2012

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New Junior Members Alabama

Khadra G Findley 46 Cedar Hill Rd Ramer, AL 36069 Dustin Wyatt Woodham 285 Double W Rd Dothan, AL 36305

Arkansas

Holly Rush 1495 E Pridemore Dr Lincoln, AR 72744

California

Michael Matteson 6560 Harrington Ave Arbuckle, CA 95912 Rebecca Rotter 25444 Larkspur Ct Salinas, CA 93908

Colorado

Jaylinn Lohr 30350 Wcr 66 Gill, CO 80624

Delaware

Taylor Ebert 945 Tower Rd Camden, DE 19834

Georgia

Austin Floyd 399 Redwine Church Rd Canon, GA 30520 Sydney Thomas 855 Enterprise Rd Colquitt, GA 39837

Illinois

Bailey Boicken 9207 E 4000 N Rd Momence, IL 60954

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Madison Flack 29 Knox Rd 2500 N North Henderson, IL 61466 Mason Flack 29 Knox Rd 2500 N North Henderson, IL 61466 Jenna Moore 26747 Quirk Ln Medora, IL 62063 Denver Wilson 501 N Main Paris, IL 61944

Indiana

Taylor Licht 1004 Buckingham Dr Yorktown, IN 47396

Iowa

Justin R Buck 16319 130th St Anamosa, IA 52205 Hailey Forbes 5299 560th SE Lone Tree, IA 52755

Kansas

Dalton Dicks 151 B NW 40 Ave Great Bend, KS 67530 Jared D Pfeifer 2153 Ellis Ave Ellis, KS 67637 Jaylinn R Pfeifer 2153 Ellis Ave Ellis, KS 67637 Kayler Rietcheck 1598 Rd 70 Goodland, KS 67735

Kentucky

North Dakota

Louisiana

Ashley Ekstrom 1174 101st NE Bottieau, ND 58318

Landon Hall 7346 Hwy 316 Campbellsburg, KY 40011

Hunter Millican 6293 Hwy 412 E Slaughter, LA 70777

Maryland

Derrica Friend 1706 Old Morgantown Rd Friendsville, MD 21531 Candace Howard 11602 Simpsons Mill Rd Keymar, MD 21757

Mississippi

Bonnie Tartt 8373 Hwy 493 Bailey, MS 39320 Anna Wagner 9364 Collinsville-Martin Rd Collinsville, MS 39325

Missouri

Joseph R Buckner Jr 10721 Liv 277 Wheeling, MO 64088 Payton Dahmer 22701 S 1525 Rd Nevada, MO 64772 Briana Hixson 31237 Hwy P Jamesport, MO 64648

North Carolina

Taylor Herring 1006 Old Kinston-Trenton Rd Trenton, NC 28585

Levi Black P.O. Box 92 Towner, ND 58788

Ohio

Heather Entler 24511 St Rt 772 Waverly, OH 45690 Ty Hamilton 4010 Turkey Pike Hillsboro, OH 45133 Justin Mason 72684 Uniontown-Flushing Rd Flushing, OH 43977

Oklahoma

David Doll 1520 S Markham Rd Yale, OK 74085 Jessie Heidlage P.O. Box 326 Claremore, OK 74018 Michelle Helm Rt 1 Box 37B Geary, OK 73040 Caitlyn D Lester P.O. Box 55 Blanchard, OK 73010 Lindy Nowakowski 33908 Hazel Dell Rd Mcloud, OK 74851

Pennsylvania

Christopher Nicholas Bedillion 1234 East Finley Dr Claysville, PA 15323

New Junior Members (continued)

Jackson Mattocks 9612 Grove Rd Guys Mills, PA 16327

Domonique Goff 13805 Castlebluff Ln Rosharon, TX 77583

Samuel Houston Neuman P.O. Box 1009 Winnie, TX 77665

Mitch Thomas P. O. Box 595 Raymondville, TX 78580

South Dakota

Alexis Hargrove 400 CR 3445 Clifton, TX 76634

Sierra Price 917 William Albany, TX 76430

Chandler Vogel P.O. Box 213 Hereford, TX 79045

Trilby Holloman P.O. Box 625 Lampasas, TX 76550

Jared Quimby 5814 Fm 1457 Round Top, TX 78954

Hailey Wallace 625 Cr 945 Cushing, TX 75760

Seth Lane 1052 CR 152 Ralls, TX 79357

Braedon Brooks Raub 144 CR 4017 Lampasas, TX 76550

Jordan Danielle Weidner 1709 Ave H Abernathy, TX 79311

Kara Luckett 371 CR 202 Matador, TX 79244

Corie Rettig 2785 Fm 2736 Greenville, TX 75401

Virginia

Kason Blake Malone 1405 CR 207 Carthage, TX 75633

Bethany Stuart 2739 Fm 2432 Adkins, TX 78101

Kelli Neuman P.O. Box 1009 Winnie, TX 77665

Charmaine Thomae 24269 Fm 803 San Benito, TX 78586

Rachel Lovejoy 28453 296th Ave Winner, SD 57580

Texas

Colton Barton P.O. Box 357 Jarrell, TX 76537 Gage Berry P.O. Box 1176 Lampasas, TX 76550 Levi Buerger P.O. Box 1287 Archer City, TX 76351 Logan Donaldson 403 Tony Robinson, TX 76706 Kasey Evans 347 CR 8341 Nacagdoches, TX 75964

Ethan Sowers 27470 Old Valley Pike Toms Brook, VA 22660

Wisconsin

Devin Hadorn Papke E6250 Hickory Road Eau Claire, WI 54701

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New Adult Members Alabama

Caleb Elrod 2711 Co Rd 781 Cullman, AL 35055

Andy Harold & Carrie Rempe Hard Luck Cattle Co 1526 190th St Leighton, IA 50143

BJ Rice 2733 Vet Mem. Park Lanett, AL 36863

Wade Rodgers 405 510th Ave Searsboro, IA 50242

California

Kansas

Leontyne Hansing & Guy Grayson Graysing Cattle Company 5230 Box R Ranch Rd Vacaville, CA 95687

Sheldon Pfeifer PS Farms 2153 Ellis Avenue Ellis, KS 67637

Linsey Lowery 761 Ord Ranch Rd Biggs, CA 95917

Edward Buis 611 Ky Hwy 3276 Waynesburg, KY 40489

Colorado

Mike Lohr 30350 WCR 66 Gill, CO 80624

Georgia

Tad Harper H-H Ranch 10329 Nashville-Enigma Rd Alapaha, GA 31622 M & C Properties Of Ga. Inc. 557 Gill Rd Meansville, GA 30256

Illinois

Joey Oros 4326 Oldenburg Rd. Hartford, IL 62048

Indiana

Brock & Gwendolyn Ostrom 2502 E 900 S Claypool, IN 46510 Eric L Ott 9213 E 500 S Laotto, IN 46763

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Kentucky

Louisiana

Alan Lee Chicot Farms 121 Bobby Lawson Rd Coushatta, LA 71019

Michigan

Dan & Paula Kruger DP Kruger 3496 Stone Rd Ionia, MI 48846

Mississippi

Mary Elizabeth Tartt B&B Cattle Co 8373 Hwy 493 Bailey, MS 39320

Chase Comer/Classic Genetics P.O. Box 705 Ardmore, OK 73401 Tim Rodgers 27007 N Sooners Rd Orlando, OK 73073 Mark Thrower 8805 S 66th St Fairmont, OK 73736

Pennslyvania

Nicole Whitmer Whitmer Farm 79 Sparta Rd Prosperity, PA 15329

Tony Jeffs Jeffs Cattle Co P.O. Box 213 Miami, TX 79059 Jerry Massey J Bar P J&W Carpet 305 E Main Midlothian, TX 76065 Bryan McComas McComas Cattle Co 600 Indian Oaks Rd Liberty Hill, TX 78642

South Dakota

Scott Myers Myers Cattle Company Box 118 Claude, TX 79019

Texas

Jennifer Ann Smith BSJ Farms P.O. Box 397 Elysian Fields, TX 75642

Mike & Royer Beare 19258 459th Ave Estelline, SD 57234 Tiffany Baggerman 552 Hideway Acres Arthur City, TX 75411 Gary Cain 10513 E Cr 109 Midland, TX 79706 Jimmy Crenshaw 1825 Boston Rd Levelland, TX 79336

David Wallace DWD Show Cattle P.O. Box 479 Graham, TX 76450

Virginia

Anthony Edwards 714 Burwell Ave Stanton, VA 24401

Washington

Ohio

Cortney David P.O. Box 211 Pilot Point, TX 76258

Donald H Avery 142 Toandos Rd Quilcene, WA 98376 Daniel L Ward P.O. Box 374 Quilcene, WA 98371

Oklahoma

Charlie J Espinoza C&A Cattle Co 2742 Chisholm Trail Denver City, TX 79323 Tommy Holloman 1419 Cr 2207 Lampasas, TX 76550

Nathan E. Cody N4410 410th St Menomonie, WI 54751

Christina Shinn 12219 Johnson Rd Beloit, OH 44609 Allison Bond P.O. Box 581 Inola, OK 74036

Hudek Farms P.O. Box 1373 George West, TX 78022

Wisconsin

Procedure for Electing Members to the ACA Board of Directors

Each year the active adult membership of the ACA will elect four directors based on the updated region alignment. The ACA regions are as follows: • Northwest (states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington & Wyoming) • Southwest (states of Arizona, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas & Utah) • Northeast (states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont & Wisconsin) • Southeast (states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,

Virginia & West Virginia) The nomination and election procedure is outlined below: 1) A nominating petition, which appears in the August ACJ, must be completed and returned to the Association office by Sept. 15, 2010.

(2) Ballots with the names of the nominees will be mailed to the ACA membership on Oct. 1, 2010.

(3) The ballots must be returned to the ACA. All ballots must be postmarked BEFORE Nov. 1, 2010.

(4) The candidate receiving the most votes from each region, or for the at-large positions, will be declared the winner.

(5) Each active ACA member may cast one vote for each at-large director position open each year and one vote for the regional director of his or her particular region when being elected.

Board of Director positions up for election this year, 2010, are the Southwest Region and three (3) at-large positions.

All directors will be elected for a threeyear term. No more than four (4) persons from the same region shall serve on the Board of Directors at any one time.

If you live in the Southwest Region and wish to nominate an active ACA member within that region, please complete the form below.

If you wish to nominate an at-large director, please use the nomination form below.

Rob Sheets, Chuck Madaris & Brian Sulak are eligible for re-election.

Because of term limits, Neal Branscum is NOT eligible for re-election.

ACA Board of Directors Nominating Petition The person named below is being nominated to be a director for: (Check appropriate line)

Southwest Region At-Large

• Southwest Region includes: Arizona, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas & Utah

Name of Nominee

Home Telephone

Address

Business Telephone

City Nominee must be endorsed by three active members of the ACA. If the nomination is for the directorship of a region, all three persons endorsing the nominee must be ACA members from said region.

Zip

State

The undersigned hereby nominates the above named person as a candidate for election to the ACA Board of Directors for the named region or at-large.

1.

ACA Member Number 2.

ACA Member Number 3.

ACA Member Number

I hereby agree that I will serve if elected.

Signature of Nominee

Date Submitted

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Every ACA Member is Invited to Sell Their Best!

2010 ACA National Hybrid Advantage Sale North American International Livestock Exposition • Louisville, Ky.

6 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2010 • Sale Cattle Preview/Social – 5 p.m.

Consignment Deadline – Oct. 1, 2010 • Nomination Fee: $200/head Sale Coordinator: Stock Options Marketing – Kevin Mears: (937) 533-0169 or (937) 839-6142 For questions, contact Kevin Mears or ACA Committee chair: Rob Sheets – (765) 583-4565

All lots considered suspect for any genetic abnormality must be tested. No lots will sell without this testing.

Consignor Mailing Address

City

Telephone Number

1) Sex/Type: Bull

Social Security No.

ACA Member No.

Cell Phone Number

Female

Flush

Zip

State

Embryo

E-Mail Address

Pregnancy

Note: If this form is for a flush/embryo/pregnancy, then skip to #4

2) Please attach a copy of the registration certificate or complete ALL of the following:

ACA #: Registered Name:

DOB:

Tattoo & Location:

Breed %:

H/P/S:

EPD Values:

Color:

3) Breeding Information:

A.I. Service Date:

A.I. Service Sire:

P.E. Dates:

P.E. Sires: 1)

Pregnancy Examination Result:

2)

Note: If you did not use a natural service sire please indicate above.

Pregnancy Exam Date:

4) Flushes/Embryo Packages/Pregnancies:

Include ALL details on another sheet of paper:

For flushes be sure to include female’s current status, flush location and production record. For embryo packages be sure to include grade, type and location of embryos. For pregnancies be sure to include calving dates, recipient tag #s and recipient type. Please note if the mating will results in a non-free TH, PHA, AM or NH pedigree.

5) Relevant Footnotes: Include all the facts – Don’t worry about sentence structure – We will edit all footnotes – Use another sheet of

paper if needed

6) Submit Photos/Video: All high quality photos/videos are welcome – The sale coordinator will make final decision as to

photo/video usage

# of available photos/video for this animal:

Please provide details on where photos/video can be obtained:

7) Genetic Testing Verification:

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All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities must be tested with results on file with the ACA. NO LOT WILL SELL WITHOUT THIS TESTING. Send the sale consignment form, signed agreement, nomination fee & a copy of each animal’s registration paper to: Stock Options Marketing • 6136 Black Road • West Alexandria, OH 45381

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National Sale Rules & Agreement Live Animal Eligibility:

1. Bulls & heifers must be registered with the ACA at time of nomination. All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities (PHA, TH, AM & NH) must be tested with results on file with the ACA. No animals will sell without this testing.

2. Stall space is limited to animals ENTERED in the ACA National Show by the NAILE. If you wish to have stalling for a display/sale animal, you MUST enter an animal for a stalling space. No extra stalling space is granted for sale only animals.

3. A $200 non-refundable nomination fee, payable to the ACA, must accompany each entry. (All nomination fees will be applied to sale commission & expenses.) Buybacks/pass-outs/RNA animals and entries must pay 20% of hammer price for the animals/items in question at the conclusion of the sale.

Buybacks will be charged the same sale expense as all other lots. Show entries/ releases and/or ACA registry work will be held until auction accounts have been settled. Any difference in the eventual sale expense percentage will be refunded to the seller for these animals/ items.

4. Each nomination is subject to screening by the ACA National Sale Committee and sale coordinator.

5. It is highly recommended that each nomination include the following: a. High quality photo image of the animal or video. b. Footnote material should include

complete performance data: birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight & EPDs. Other footnote information should include show ring winnings by the individual or its parents/ siblings and any pertinent sales figures about the individual’s parents/ siblings.

Flush, Embryo & Pregnancy Eligibility:

All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities (PHA, TH, AM & NH) must be tested for with results on file with the ACA. No animals will sell without this testing.

Guidelines for flushes, embryos and pregnancies are as follows: 1. An ET Flush shall be defined as and consist of a future ET Flush from a specified donor dam and mated to the bull of the buyer’s choice. a. The donor dam must be made available for the ET Flush within six (6) months of the ACA National Sale. b. A successful ET Flush shall be defined as producing a minimum of six (6) transferable embryos. c. Seller shall be responsible for all flushing expenses. d. Buyer shall be responsible for providing semen & is responsible for semen shipping costs for the ET Flush. e. Buyer shall be responsible for all embryo shipping expenses. f. Buyer shall pay 50% of sale price on sale day with the balance due the

Consignor’s Agreement:

seller at the completion of the ET Flush.

3. Package of Frozen Embryos shall be defined as and consist of a minimum of three (3) frozen embryos. a. Buyer shall pay 100% of sale price on sale day to be held until delivery of the frozen embryos to the buyer is complete. b. Shipping expenses for the ET Frozen Embryos shall be the responsibility of the buyer. c. Seller will guarantee a minimum of one 90-day pregnancy be produced from the ET Embryo package provided the embryos are transferred by a licensed ET technician. Seller would then provide additional embryos until guarantee is met.

4. An ET Pregnancy shall be defined as and consist of one pregnant recipient cow carrying a confirmed 90-day+ embryo from a specified donor dam & sire. a. Buyer shall pay 100% of the sale price on sale day. b. Buyer shall be responsible for all transportation expenses of the pregnant recipient. c. Buyer will be responsible for retesting the recipient cow to confirm pregnancy at delivery. d. There is no live calf guarantee with the purchase of an ET Pregnancy.

Please visit www.chicattle.org for the full ACA sale policy regarding genetic abnormality testing.

Consignment Deadline: Oct. 1, 2010

The statement below must be signed in order to complete your consignment to the National Sale.

I am a member of the ACA and I agree to the rules and regulations governing the ACA National Sale and to the decisions of the sale manager and sale committee regarding my entries. I understand that the ACA, the NAILE, the sale manager and other affiliated sale personnel act only as agents in the sale of the livestock I have entered here and that none of these parties may be held responsible for any accidents or losses that may occur during my involvement with this event. Furthermore, I agree to make my show and sale entries available for veterinary inspection and to make certain that my entries

comply with the health regulations associated with this event. I understand that my entry fee is non-refundable and that by signing below I likewise indicate my agreement to the terms of financial responsibility as described in the "Sale Management Agreement" between the ACA and the sale manager. Lastly, I agree that all commissions on my sale entries are to be paid first, before any liens or mortgages, from the proceeds of their sale.

Consignor’s Signature

Send the sale consignment form, signed agreement, nomination fee & a copy of each animal’s registration paper to: Stock Options Marketing • 6136 Black Road • West Alexandria, OH 45381

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2011 CHIANINA SHOW & SALE SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 8 AM – Pen of Bulls/Female Show 10 AM – Sale Cattle Evaluation 1 PM – ACA Peak of Performance & Style Sale For more information, visit NationalWestern.com or call 303-299-5559

Attention Chi Ladies or Men

The Chianina Ladies Auxiliary is looking for outstanding Chi Ladies in your area! Each year at Louisville the Ladies Auxiliary selects an outstanding Lady who has been active in the Chi breed, works with youth and is active in her community.

We know that not everyone travels to the National Show in Louisville in November, so we would like to have nominations for ladies who work hard in their communities and that you feel deserve this award of Chi Lady of the Year.

All you have to do is submit a letter telling why this lady deserves the award and tell about her and her accomplishments.

The winner will be selected at the Ladies Luncheon during Louisville. Again, this lady does not have to be present in Louisville to win this award.

Nomination letters or emails must be dated by Nov. 1, 2010.

Send your nominations to: Jessica Comer, 4199 S. 900 W., Farmland, IN 47340 or jessicacomer@ymail.com.

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Carcass Ultrasound 101

Vol. 19

Ultrasound for the 40-Cow Herd

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verything from agriculture to the competitive business world is experiencing vertical integration to some degree. While economies of scale seem to win out in many cases, the beef industry should not try to act like Wal-Mart. A few of their consolidation efforts can be effectively applied to beef cattle production, but striving to be a “one-stop shop” for every producer in the country is a bit of a lofty goal.

The vast majority of herds in the U.S. have far less than 100 cows with no aspirations of growing to record numbers. However, every cowboy with 40 head can be just as progressive with their breeding program as the neighbor with 4,000 cows. As beef technology has expanded and become more cost-effective, small-scale operations now have the same opportunities as the big operators. This article focuses on effectively using carcass ultrasound technology in a typical 40-head seedstock operation.

Find a technician – Economies of scale can intimidate breeders into thinking they cannot afford new technology. While it doesn’t make sense to own a 36-row planter for 40 acres, there’s plenty of logic for using ultrasound in a small herd. Just 10 years ago, ultrasound was commercialized with just a handful of technicians and a process that took weeks to complete.

Today, the www.cuplab.com website lists the contact information for over 110 certified technicians from 34 states and 10 from Canadian provinces. The struggle to find someone to scan your cattle is largely over.

Plus, the competitive market allows you to solicit bids from multiple technicians hoping to earn your business. Computer speed, software updates, and internet advancements have eliminated the need for postal/ parcel service and huge stacks of paper. Images can be received faster than ever before, interpreted more accurately than ever before, and received by the breeder’s inbox in less than 48 hours on average. The CUP Lab offers the same level of service to every breeder at the same cost; it’s been $4 per head since the doors opened.

Organize a scan session – If mileage fees, costs, or scheduling a technician is still a challenge, a little creativity can go along ways in your wallet. You may have to swallow some pride and call a competitor for help. A group of 20-30 head might not be enough to entice a busy technician, but including 3 or 4 neighbors would make the trip worth while and spread some cost.

Better yet, call the large-scale breeder you’ve bought bulls from over the past 5 years and see if he/she will let you haul yours in to get scanned the same day he/ she plans to do it. Your bull supplier stands to benefit from the additional scan data, contributing to his/her genetic base as well as your own. County cattlemen’s association meetings are also great resources; you can seem pretty progressive to the commercial cattlemen in the audience if you spearhead the first ever ultrasound scan in your local area. If your kids’ 4-H program can successfully organize a county-wide steer weigh-in every year, it’s likely you could arrange a day to scan bulls and heifers from the same geographic region.

Congregate at the local vet clinic and lump in a semen evaluation for the bulls and pelvic exam for the heifers.

This also increases the likelihood of using a safe cattle handling facility and a squeeze chute ideal for carcass ultrasound.

What should I scan? How many? – Every person with a university or breed association name badge will tell you to “scan ‘em all,” for the sake of their next grant proposal or EPD run. Yes, larger contemporary groups are better for EPD calculations since they are dependent on relative differences. However, feeding a heifer you never intend to breed defies all economic sense. Worse yet, keeping the nuts in your poorest bulls for the sake of a contemporary group will likely compel you into selling them as bulls. You can be sure if forced to sell a bull for $1,000 just to get him off the farm you’ll have a repeat customer, only next time trying to buy your best bull for the same money.

For a herd of 40 cows, the most value for ultrasound is found on the female side of the calf crop, especially

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Carcass Ultrasound 101 (continued) when heifers are retained as replacements. Since the herd size is smaller, each individual female placed in the herd is critical to the success of the carcass program you desire. If you only choose to scan the bulls good enough to sell as herd sires, the earliest opportunity to receive any carcass information from your cow herd is when she’s bred back as a 3 year-old. If the ultrasound results from her first bull calf are very poor, you have a situation with a yearling bull nobody wants, a calf you likely won’t keep, and a bred cow you really don’t want. Keep in mind, to this point you haven’t collected a single a dime of income from the cow! In this scenario, spending $20 on each of your potential replacement females seems like a good bargain or a solid insurance policy.

Please don’t misconstrue that bull ultrasound data is less important for small herds. If you intend to sell bulls, buyers often demand to see the scan results before they ever start the truck.

Though the significance of actual data is downplayed in the world of genetic evaluation, it still matters immensely to the typical bull buyer. And it should matter to you as well. If every potential bull buyer on the place wants to see 4% IMF before they go look at a bull, you should do your best to provide it, and it starts by keeping heifers that are at least 4% or better.

What’s good? – Many breeders only seem to be satisfied if the average for every carcass ultrasound column on their report goes up. It’s a sign that the breeding program is working, right?

Unfortunately, bigger is not always better with ultrasound traits. Progress in actual data can be realized by simply emptying the grain bin a little more each year. The Achilles heel of technology is that it gives us the tools to make mistakes faster than ever before.

For example, you may win the race to raise the bull with the largest ribeye in

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the county, but it’s possible you would also receive the award for feeding his dam more hay than any other cow on record!

Independent of herd size, breeders should strive to raise cows that thrive in their environment and compliment them with bulls that generate progeny desired by their customer base. Since most folks buy commercial bulls and females locally, it’s likely that animals that work in your environment will work for your neighbors’ too. Some programs take pride in having every cow on the farm look the same, inside and out. However, this only ensures success if every buyer is looking for the same thing. Opinions of what the “ideal” beef animal should look like on paper and in the pen vary, so a little variety in the cow herd can be a marketing advantage. Remember, carcass ultrasound traits are not adjusted for frame score or weight, only age. As a result, two bulls can be identical in how they scanned yet phenotypically be very different.

Search from within…for a bull – Cattlemen are no doubt creatures of habit. A trend of buying bulls or females from outside sources can be difficult to break. However, one of the most cost-effective uses of ultrasound data is to keep a herd sire you raised. You calved him out, know his complete health history, his performance and carcass traits on your feeding program, the fertility of his dam,

and the answer to every question you may ask about a bull you’re willing to purchase from someone else. To quote one famous cattle breeder, “Why would anyone want to buy a bull from me if I won’t even use one of my own bulls?” In small herds with a genetically similar cow base, this can be a challenge, but tight line-breeding can be extremely successful. If mating a dam to her son troubles you, then put her in the donor pen, offer a flush on her in the upcoming state sale, or artificially inseminate her to the bull of your choice.

One thing is certain; a professional photo and a full-page ad do not make a bull or cow any better than yours. On the other hand, under the same management, a 15 square-inch ribeye with Choice marbling and a quarter inch of backfat is all the same…whether you own 40 cows or 4000.

Res. Senior Yearling Heifer Champion, 2010 AJCA NJHS Senior Heifer Calf Champion, 2009 National Chiangus Show - Owned By Taylor Graham

Please Join Us For “The Look” Vol. II October 9th • 1:00 p.m. EST

Res. Grand Champion Chiangus Female, 2010 AJCA NJHS - Owned By Ramsey Johnson Sold in The Look Vol. I. Bred by Guest Consignor VKR Chiangus.

Watch for their offering in this year’s sale!!

Reserve Grand Champion Bull, 2009 National Chiangus Show - Owned By Ard Ridge Genetics & Carmel Ranch

Ard Ridge Sale Center • Nancy, KY

Offering a very special collection of show heifer prospects.

This is our largest and most powerful offering ever!

Donor Cow Prospects • Bred Heifers Junior Herd Sire Prospects

You’re invited to join us Friday Night, October 8th at the Ridge for Cowboy Hospitality.

Ard Ridge cattle have a reputation of working for their owners day in and day out. They are functional, efficient, performance cattle with bankable carcass merit and they hold up for the long haul in the breeding pens.

If you’re a current customer, we thank you for your faith and confidence. If your thinking about a seedstock investment or show heifer purchase we welcome, the chance to visit about enhancing the staying power and profitability of your program.

Ard Ridge Advantage. Heterosis Included.

Reserve Grand Champion Female, 2009 National Chiangus Show

For more information or to request a sale catalog: Kevin Mears, 937.533.0169 or 937.839.6142 www.stockoptionsmarketing.com

- Owned By Ard Ridge Genetics & Carmel Ranch

814 Ard Ridge Road • Nancy, Kentucky 42544 Neal & Rebekah Branscum - 606.872.5395 Leonard & June Branscum - 606.305.9589 Visit us on-line at: www.ardridge.com

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uniors from 19 states met in Springfield, Ill., June 27-July 2 for the 2010 National Junior Heifer Show. It was an outstanding event with 204 head of Chi cattle exhibited by 136 juniors. The Orion Samuelson Junior Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds was host to the show and the Chi breeders of Illinois, with assistance from Chi members in Michigan, worked hard to provide a great week for all those in attendance. Great weather made for an even better week.

Juniors again were out in force to compete in the numerous educational contests offered during the week. After the points were tallied and results completed, Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., was named the 2010 All-Around Champion. For his success, he received a registered Chi heifer donated by Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd., Weatherford, Texas, and took that heifer home with him from the show. He also received $1,000 in cash from Asgrow-DeKalb, a very generous donation that the junior association appreciates. A special thank you to the Schrick family and Asgrow-DeKalb for their generous donations.

Juniors exhibited their cattle on Friday, July 2, and the show did not disappoint. Randy Daniel, Colbert, Ga., had the pleasure of sorting the high-quality cattle exhibited. In the steer show, Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors went to Shayne Pinyan, Holly Pond, Ala., with RJ Colt 1CM, a Sept. 5, 2009 son of TFR Naughty Pine 1CM that weighed 756 lbs. Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer accolades went to Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill., with Ashleys Up N Coming 1CM, a July 20, 2009 son of WEBC Class Act 03K 1CM that weighed 852 lbs. In the Progress Steer Division, Austin Burris, Sherman, Ill., exhibited the Grand Champion Progress Steer, Oros Diesel 1CM, a March 1, 2009 son of Friction that weighed 1,291 lbs.

The Reserve Grand Champion Progress Steer, Sara 2 1CM, a Feb. 15, 2009 son of DKAA My Turn 01R 2CM that weighed 1,360 lbs. was exhibited by Sara Klehm, Minerva, Ohio.

The show then moved into the Chiangus Female show. Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio, repeated her performance from 2009, and exhibited the Grand Champion Chiangus Female, HBSC Ms Ace 201W 2CA, a May 8, 2009 daughter of RDD Destinys Ace 1CA. Ramsey Johnson, Winchester, Ky., took home Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female honors with VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET 1CA, a Feb. 21, 2008 daughter of QLC LaGrand Forum that showed with a Jan. 17, 2010 bull calf at side.

In the Bred & Owned Division of the Chiangus show, Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont, Colo., repeated her 2009 performance and exhibited the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Female, CVR Ms Wilma 932W 2CA, a Jan. 30, 2009 daughter of JSC Nemo

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47N-2 2CA. Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb., took home Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Female honors with ANC Skittles 2CA, a June 5, 2009 daughter of JDNC OJ 1CA. The Bred & Owned Bull Show was next and although numbers were down, the quality was high. Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., exhibited the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull, 3G Watchtower 972W, an April 3, 2009 son of EF Main Stay 541M. Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull accolades went to SLD That’s A Man 1CM, a Feb. 28, 2009 son of Majors Money Man 673J exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa.

The Chi & Chimaine females wrapped up the day and taking home the hardware for Grand Champion Chianina Female was PD Miller, Torrington, Wyo., with KBC Sammie 1CM, a March 1, 2009 daughter of Monopoly 1CM. Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female honors went to Moe 90W 1CM, a March 27, 2009 daughter of Monopoly 1CM exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa.

In the Bred & Owned Division of the Chi show, Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Female honors went to JSUL Mama Mia 9312 1CM, an April 14, 2009 daughter of Monopoly 1CM exhibited

by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa. Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chi Female, Dr. Claire 1CM, a Feb. 24, 2009 daughter of Doctor Who 1CM. Thank you to all those who helped with this show, whether with monetary donations, time or efforts. Your support of the juniors was vital to the success of the 2010 National Junior Heifer Show.

Congratulations to all the juniors who participated.

s u g n a i Ch s r e f i e H Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer

HBSC Ms Ace 201W 2CA – May 8, 2009 Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio Sire: RDD Destinys Ace 1CA Dam: RDD 169J Foxy 365 329M PCA Bred by Deiter Brothers, Faulkton, S.D.

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Heifer VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET 1CA – Feb. 21, 2008 Exhibited by Ramsey Johnson, Winchester, Ky. Sire: QLC LaGrand Forum Dam: FBF Nevada Nights 063N 2CA Bred by VKR Cattle Co., Dorr, Mich.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Heifer

CVR Ms Wilma 932W 2CA – Jan. 30, 2009 Exhibited by Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont, Colo.

Sire: JSC Nemo 47N -2 2CA Dam: CVR Real Fantasy 32R 1CA

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Heifer ANC Skittles 2CA – June 5, 2009 Exhibited by Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb. Sire: JDNC OJ 1CA Dam: DNCC Miss Shanna PCA

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a n i n a i Ch s r e f i e H Grand Champion Chianina Heifer KBC Sammie 1CM – March 1, 2009 Exhibited by PD Miller, Torrington, Wyo. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: Miss Burch 445 Bred by Burch Livestock, Casper, Wyo.

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Heifer Moe 90W 1CM – March 27, 2009 Exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: MTMC MA x MX 90 Bred by Michael Matthews, Terril, Iowa

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Heifer

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JSUL Mama Mia 9312 1CM – April 14, 2009 Exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: DNC Miss Loni L12 August 2010 • ACJ

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Heifer Dr Claire 1CM – Feb. 24, 2009 Exhibited by Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio Sire: Doctor Who 1CM Dam: Clarks Blackie 201

Chiangus Division Champions & Reserves

Early Junior Calf Champion

GOP LAC Xyliah 002X 2CA – Jan. 3, 2010 Exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. Sire: GOP KAC Tyler 715T 2CA Dam: VBS Commanders Laurel 31S 1CA

Senior Calf Champion

LSB Raven Rebel 311W 1CA – Oct. 2, 2009 Exhibited by Abigail Collins, Farmersville, Ohio Sire: BC 7022 Raven 7965 Dam: HXC Aristocrat 931P 1CA

Senior Calf Reserve Champion

Summer Yearling Reserve Champion ANC Skittles 2CA – June 5, 2009 Exhibited by Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb. Sire: JDNC OJ 1CA Dam: DNCC Miss Shanna PCA

Junior Yearling Champion

CARD Aristocrat 313W 1CA – March 19, 2009 Exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. Sire: SAV 5175 Bando 1024 Dam: HXC Aristocrat 313J CAX

Junior Yearling Reserve Champion

HIGG Wild Heart 93W 2CA – Dec. 2, 2009 Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Sire: RDD Aces High 6N 1CA Dam: TR Kellie 1CA

JSC Ms Advantage 289W 2CA – March 20, 2009 Exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. Sire: JSC Advantage 257T 2CA Dam: HB Ms Eagle Scout 94 1CA

Summer Yearling Champion

Senior Yearling Champion

HBSC Ms Ace 201W 2CA – May 8, 2009 Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio Sire: RDD Destinys Ace 1CA Dam: RDD 169J Foxy 365 329M PCA

HIGG Kylie PCA - Oct. 4, 2009 Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Sire: VOL Cara's Boy 31J 2CA Dam: TR Rita 2CA

Senior Yearling Reserve Champion

Ard Ridge Magic Barbara 9U PCA – Nov. 5, 2008 Exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.

Sire: PCC Flash Magic PCA Dam: Ard Ridge Barbara 9M 2CA

Cow/Calf Champion

VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET 1CA – Feb. 21, 2008 Exhibited by Ramsey Johnson, Winchester, Ky. Sire: QLC LaGrand Forum Dam: FBF Nevada Nights 063N 2CA

Cow/Calf Reserve Champion

RDD Hot New Wiggle 71U PCA – March 14, 2008 Exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Sire: RDD New Direction 1436R 2CA Dam: RDD Miss Ace 1P 2CA

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Chiangus Heifer Show Results Class 2 1st

GOP LAC Xyliah 002X 2CA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

Class 3 1st

2nd

HIGG Wild Heart 93W 2CA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

MM Lady Antebellum 1CA, exhibited by Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.

Class 4 1st

2nd 3rd 4th

5th

BMS Waiting For This One 1CA, exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan. JMRT Cerene PCA, exhibited by Josh Waters, Talmo, Ga. RSRS Versace 1CA, exhibited by Brittany Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. Four Roses Desiree 73W 2CA, exhibited by Rebecca Rose, Logansport, Ind. HIGG Whole Lotta Love PCA, exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

Class 5 1st

2nd

3rd 4th 5th

LSB Raven Rebel 311W 1CA, exhibited by Abigail Collins, Farmersville, Ohio WCC Miss Rattle 388W 1CA, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Ard Ridge Lass 2CA, exhibited by Colton Ogburn, Ghent, Ky. TR Wind Me Up 2CA, exhibited by Josh Waters, Talmo, Ga. BAQC Ericas Willow 921W 1CA, exhibited by Blake Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky.

Class 7

1st ANC Skittles 2CA, exhibited by Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb. 2nd WLCF Teazer 1CA, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

3rd RP New Casey PCA, exhibited by Reba Prather, Nancy, Ky.

Class 8 1st

2nd 3rd

4th

HBSC Ms Ace 201W 2CA, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio RSRS Cassie 1CA, exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D. Nans Little Lilly 2CA, exhibited by Natalie Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky. VBS Cara 30W PCA, exhibited by McKenzie McCoy, Falmouth, Ky.

Class 9

1st CARD Erroline 936W 1CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. 2nd LAOC Miss Jazz 1CA, exhibited by Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, Kan. 3rd BMS Wanda 2CA, exhibited by Garret Stoppel, Russell, Kan.

Class 10 1st

2nd

3rd 4th 5th

6th

CARD Aristocrat 313W 1CA, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. JSC Ms Advantage 289W 2CA, exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. BMS Witchy Woman 2CA, exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan. GF Fancys Jewel 24W 1CA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. HETT Chocolate Syrup 2CA, exhibited by Natalie Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky. CFBC Kiara 1CA, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio

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Class 11 1st

2nd

3rd 4th

DCL Ms Shes New 903W 2CA, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Ard Ridge Cara 66W PCA, exhibited by Samantha Lowman, Lincoln, Ill. Ard Ridge New Lady PCA, exhibited by Colton Ogburn, Ghent, Ky. HIGG Windchime 2CA, exhibited by Meghan Watson, Kenly, N.C.

Class 12 1st

2nd 3rd

CVR Ms Wilma 932W 2CA, exhibited by Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont, Colo.

WLCF Zeba 1CA, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

GF Ms Power Ball 07W PCA, exhibited by Samantha Lowman, Lincoln, Ill.

Class 13 1st

MM Val 12U 1CA, exhibited by Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.

Class 14 1st

2nd 3rd

Ard Ridge Magic Barbara 9U PCA, exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.

TR U Know It PCA, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Tenn.

TR Uprising Star PCA, exhibited by Sloan Witherow, Chatsworth, Ga.

Class 15 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

HIGG Kylie PCA, exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.

FBF Uniqua 665U 2CA, exhibited by Ramsey Johnson, Winchester, Ky. RMCF Sweet Thing 2CA, exhibited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa WOCR Black Lady 8516U 2CA, exhibited by Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb. TR U Shirley Can 2CA, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

Class 16 1st

2nd 3rd

VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET 1CA, exhibited by Ramsey Johnson, Winchester, Ky. RDD Hot New Wiggle 71U PCA, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Ard Ridge Cara 66U 2CA, exhibited by Samantha Lowman, Lincoln, Ill.

2010-2011 ACA National Queen Kelsey Culp Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., was crowned the 20102011 ACA National Queen by outgoing queen, Sloan Witherow, Chatsworth, Ga., during the NJHS show in Springfield, Ill.

Chianina Division Champions & Reserves

Late Junior Calf Champion

MCCF Jemma 1CM – April 3, 2010 Exhibited by Candace Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: MCCF Reggie

Early Junior Calf Champion

Senior Calf Reserve Champion

Late Junior Yearling Reserve Champion

WENT Waverly 9042 1CM – Oct. 8, 2009 Exhibited by Dennis Hartman, Jerseyville, Ill. Sire: WNT Carnac 88P 1CM Dam: DCC Playmate 533S

JSUL Mama Mia 9312 1CM – April 14, 2009 Exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: DNC Miss Loni L12

SIMM Miss Libby 2CM – Jan. 23, 2010 Exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C. Sire: WNT Carnac 88P 1CM Dam: BATN Destiny 668S 1CM

ICS Sweetness 34W 1CM – May 19, 2009 Exhibited by Kale Spengler, Durant, Iowa Sire: Doctor Who 1CM Dam: ICS Hannah Montana

Summer Yearling Champion

Early Junior Yearling Champion

Early Junior Calf Reserve champion

Summer Yearling Reserve Champion

Early Junior Yearling Reserve Champion

Late Junior Yearling Champion

Senior Yearling Champion

GCCF Mariah 1CM – Feb. 2, 2010 Exhibited by Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio Sire: Rocky Balboa 2CM Dam: GCCF Addison

Senior calf Champion

WCC Struttin 395W 1CM – Nov. 6, 2009 Exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: CJ Prestige 25T Dam: WCC Struttin 192P 1CM

OHL Sweetheart 965-7W 1CM – May 2, 2009 Exhibited by Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb. Sire: Heat Wave 1CM Dam: Cookies' Creme 01K 1CM

BPF Pricness 110W 1CM – April 14, 2009 Exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind. Sire: DCC Hard Drive 138R Dam: PBF Princess 516N 1CM

KBC Sammie 1CM – March 1, 2009 Exhibited by PD Miller, Torrington, Wyo. Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: Miss Burch 445

Moe 90W 1CM – March 27, 2009 Exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa Sire: Monopoly 1CM Dam: MTMC MA x MX 90

JWKC Mara 2CM – Oct. 2, 2008 Exhibited by Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo. Sire: CLNG Alias 1CM Dam: JWKC 1 Time 1CM

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Chianina Division Champions & Reserves

Senior Yearling Reserve Champion TJ Georgia Heat 90U 1CM – Nov. 27, 2008 Exhibited by Dillon Parker, Clayton, Ga. Sire: Heat Wave 1CM Dam: TJ Maine

Cow/Calf Champion

CVR Ms Tia 768T 1CM – April 3, 2007 Exhibited by Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont, Colo.

Sire: CDV Wazn't Me 78M 1CM Dam: KG Phantazim 32

Cow/Calf Reserve Champion

JSUL That's Foxy 7098 1CM – Feb. 11, 2007 Exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Sire: DF Vegas 310M Dam: Who's That 76J

Chianina Heifer Show Results Class 1 1st

MCCF Jemma 1CM, exhibited by Candace Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio

Class 2 1st 2nd 3rd

GCCR Mariah 1CM, exhibited by Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio HTF Naomi 1CM, exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio MLH Priceless QT 876X 1CM, exhibited by Cooper Canada, Morehead, Ky.

Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd

4th

SIMM Miss Libby 2CM, exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C. OROS Sweet Ruthey 104 1CM, exhibited by Mira Oros, Hettick, Ill. GOP Joslyn James 1001X 1CM, exhibited by Brandon Culp, Rensselaer, Ind. MM Hallie Berry, exhibited by Tanner Reese, Petersburg, Tenn.

Class 4

1st Kali Heats On 07W 1CM, exhibited by Dillon Parker, Clayton, Ga. 2nd WAV Miss Black Ice 1CM, exhibited by Shane McGlothlin,

Anadarko, Okla.

Class 5 1st 2nd

3rd 4th

5th 6th

WCC Struttin 395W 1CM, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. WENT Waverly 9042 1CM, exhibited by Dennis Hartman, Jerseyville, Ill. MM Tyra 1CM, exhibited by Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.

GOP LAC Wisteria 930W 1CM, exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. Miss C To Believe 2 1CM, exhibited by Shayne Pinyan, Holly Pond, Ala. SJKC Miss Maxy Wave 730 2CM, exhibited by Grace Tenhouse, Liberty, Ill.

Class 6

1st MM Delia 1CM, exhibited by Natalie Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky. 2nd ECC Kendra 8W 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Echler, Swanton, Ohio 3rd Patricks Tyra Two 1CM, exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky.

Class 7 1st

2nd 3rd

MM Cookies N Cream 1CM, exhibited by Samantha Reese, Petersburg, Tenn.

GF Revlon 157W 1CM, exhibited by Samantha Lowman, Lincoln, Ill. FGQC Ms Destinys Whisper 1CM, exhibited by Kara Beth Robertson, Irvington, Ky.

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Class 8

1st OROS Hairy Lady 306W 1CM, exhibited by Madelyne Tebbe,

Pocahontas, Ill. 2nd Ashleys Little Mitten 2CM, exhibited by Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill.

Class 10 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

5th 6th 7th

8th

ICS Sweetness 34W 1CM, exhibited by Kale Spengler, Durant, Iowa PDM Kyla 902W 1CM, exhibited by Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo. LCSC Misty 1CM, exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C. PJAJ Miss Shakira 80W 1CM, exhibited by Gage Campbell, Windsor, Ill. OROS Classy Sweetie 451W 1CM, exhibited by Kaci McAfee, Piasa, Ill. GDMN Tyra 5W 1CM, exhibited by Bryce Hayden, Lowell, Ind. Four Roses Terri Girl 51WET 1CM, exhibited by Kyle Vore, Galveston, Ind. CKG Franjelica 920 2CM, exhibited by Brooke Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich.

Class 11 1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th

7th 8th

PCFR Libby 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio KRZY Jackie 990W 1CM, exhibited by Karlie Becking, Florence, S.D. KN Eventress Pearl 2CM, exhibited by Natalie Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky. SYDW Roxie 1CM, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb. JJS Wicked W13 1CM, exhibited by Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb. SRR Miss Dirty Deeds 64W 1CM, exhibited by Austin Rogers, Patoka, Ind. COD Angel 24W 1CM, exhibited by Alec Myers, Taylorville, Ill. Daisys Dixie Chick 1CM, exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky.

Class 12 1st

2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

OHL Sweetheart 965-7W 1CM, exhibited by Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb. Miss Chenal 1CM, exhibited by Cassie Godwin, Prescott, Ark. MCKY Kelly 1CM, exhibited by Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill. HBI Miss Ellie 1CM, exhibited by Shayne Pinyan, Holly Pond, Ala. HBSC Ms Candy 459W 1CM, exhibited by Riley Benda, Enid, Okla.

OWC Cherry Girl 947W 2CM, exhibited by Macy Lewis, Clayton, Ind. VAR Pee Wee 1CM, exhibited by Bailey McClelland, Bowen, Ill.

Class 13 1st

2nd 3rd 4th

MRH Whos Hot Salley 2CM, exhibited by Jesse Hoobler, Newcomerstown, Ohio KGST 30W Louise 1CM, exhibited by Paige Miller, Torrington, Wyo. LEHM Cinderella 1CM, exhibited by Cassidy Barker, Kearney, Mo. KBSC Hanna 52W 1CM, exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

Chianina Heifer Show Results 5th 6th 7th 8th

HANE Tangie 2CM, exhibited by Lane Manning, Union City, Ohio ML Paddy 428 1CM, exhibited by Neleigh Gehl, Ericson, Neb. KVO Lexus 2CM, exhibited by Kendra VanOrder, Hamilton, Mich.

KVO Tasha 2CM, exhibited by Kendra VanOrder, Hamilton, Mich.

Class 14 1st

2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

9th

BPF Princess 110W 1CM, exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind. JSUL Mama Mia 9312 1CM, exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa Ms Rockn Candy 257W 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio MJKK Brandi 1CM, exhibited by Jordan Breedlove, Manito, Ill. KGST Unbelievable 29W 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Burke, Genoa, Neb. Ms Invincible 1CM, exhibited by Alex Head, Blue Mound, Ill. Anne 135W 1CM, exhibited by Laina Wireman, Waynesfield, Ohio BPF Princess 302W 1CM, exhibited by Landon Hall, Campbellsburg, Ky. PJAJ Miss Dolce 75W, exhibited by Jennifer Hoke, Macomb, Ill.

Class 15 1st 2nd

3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

MCKY Bella 1CM, exhibited by Paul D. Miller III, Torrington, Wyo. RIST Miss Playmate 920W 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.

HBCC Miss Gabbie 37W 1CM, exhibited by Alex Head, Blue Mound, Ill. EGSC Elvira 1CM, exhibited by Collin Barker, Kearney, Mo. OROS Miss Sunshine 47W 1CM, exhibited by Jade Oros, Hettick, Ill. Freckles 924W 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

GSL Panelope 9019 1CM, exhibited by Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb. Miss Brooklyn 446W 1CM, exhibited by Kaitlyn Tucker, Middletown, Ind.

Class 16 1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th 7th

8th

SWSN Sable 1W 2CM, exhibited by Hannah Moore, Alton, Ill. RSJO Johna Deere 1CM, exhibited by Aaron Folk, Dunlap, Iowa PVC Kendall Mae 5W 1CM, exhibited by Gretchen Michel, Fort Branch, Ind. Miss Polly 48W 1CM, exhibited by Shelby Lane, St. Catherine, Mo. HB Annie Duke 6W 1CM, exhibited by Candace Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio BEF Fire 1CM, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb. SLAS Ms Absaroka 46W 1CM, exhibited by Jonathan Davis, New Holland, Ill. Derrer Farms Peaches 3W 1CM, exhibited by Savannah Speckhart, Princeville, Ill.

Class 17 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

7th 8th 9th 10th 11th

Moe 90W 1CM, exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa DSUL Ashton 42W 1CM, exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio Whos The One 1CM, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio NIACC Fantastic 41W 1CM, exhibited by Shelby Moothart, Miles, Iowa LFC Bella 1CM, exhibited by Curtis Harsh, Radnor, Ohio CARD Isabella 452W 1CM, exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. Twilight 1CM, exhibited by Collin Barker, Kearney, Mo. PPC Hot Girl 1CM, exhibited by Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, Kan. MSC Sophi 1CM, exhibited by Sydney Cox, Trenton, N.C. Four Roses Sugar Baby 1CM, exhibited by Ross Helms, Galveston, Ind. TCDR Tila 1CM, exhibited by Darcie Rahe, Bluffs, Ill.

Class 18 1st 2nd 3rd

4th 5th 6th 7th

SWSN 265W 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Stevenson Tolle, Taylorsville, Ky. OWC Delila 929W 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind. Sherwood Shirley 934W 1CM, exhibited by Gretchen Michel, Fort Branch, Ind. NAB Sadie 101W 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Burke, Genoa, Neb. MSC Trish 1CM, exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill. GSL Clarinda 9038 1CM, exhibited by Sydney Gehl, Ericson, Neb. TDGC Dakota 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Speckhart, Princeville, Ill.

8th 9th

WINC Josie 935W 1CM, exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D. BJRF Danae 2CM, exhibited by Brooke Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich.

Class 19 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

5th 6th

7th 8th 9th

KBC Sammie 1CM, exhibited by Paul D Miller III, Torrington, Wyo. GOFG Payton 1CM, exhibited by Jessica Harsh, Radnor, Ohio OHL Blackberry 965-3W 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind. Carrousels Sweet As Candy 1CM, exhibited by Jesse Kohl, Mechanicsville, Iowa ECCL Ms Nemo 912W 1CM, exhibited by Jessica Esch, Longmont, Colo.

CARD Eagles Lady 32W 1CM, exhibited by Morgan Swiecichowski, Pulaski, Wisc.

IMB Blue Bell 1CM, exhibited by Jordan Cox, Trenton, N.C. CLC Lillian 1CM, exhibited by Chloe Dill, Alexandria, Tenn.

BFW Cadet W027W 1CM, exhibited by Riley Benda, Enid, Okla.

Class 20 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

6th

7th 8th 9th

10th

Dr Claire 1CM, exhibited by Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio MRH Sadie 1CM, exhibited by Reba Hicks, Slocomb, Ala. Miss Twister Child 1CM, exhibited by Karl Miller, Prophetstown, Ill. MCCF Nikelle 1CM, exhibited by Shelby Manning, Union City, Ohio CALD Ms Moriah 205W 1CM, exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky. JSUL Hannah 9299 1CM, exhibited by Sarah Wireman, Waynesfield, Ohio JSUL Betty Lou 9028 1CM, exhibited by Aaron Folk, Dunlap, Iowa KCLC J-Lo 2CM, exhibited by Blythe Graham, Crossville, Tenn.

FSJC Sunny Dream 40W 2CM, exhibited by Ashley Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky. JSUL Betty 9029 1CM, exhibited by Aaron Folk, Dunlap, Iowa

Class 21 1st 2nd 3rd

4th

5th 6th

KALA Miss Sail Away 1CM, exhibited by Kayla Campbell, Cedarville, Ohio DPF Erin 01W 1CM, exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio HST Ms Easy Money 4219W 1CM, exhibited by Jennifer Elliott, Monmouth, Ill. GOP BKC Cynthia 902W 1CM, exhibited by Brittany Culp, Nicholasville, Ky. IMB Hot Flash 1CM, exhibited by Jordan Cox, Trenton, N.C. Double J Lady Legacy 2CM, exhibited by Tyler Matlock, Anadarko, Okla.

Class 22

1st TJ Georgia Heat 901U 1CM, exhibited by Dillon Parker, Clayton, Ga. 2nd TDR Im Bubblicious U4 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Ray,

Campbellsburg, Ky.

Class 23

1st JWKC Mara 2CM, exhibited by Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo. 2nd Wolfridge Babe-ilicious 491U 1CM, exhibited by Cooper Canada,

Morehead, Ky.

Class 24 1st

SRR Naughty Nancy 17U 1CM, exhibited by Natalie Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky.

Class 25

1st CVR Ms Tia 768T 1CM, exhibited by Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont, Colo.

2nd JSUL That’s Foxy 7098 1CM, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa 3rd ZMZ Roma 1CM, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio

State Group of Three

1st Wyoming 2nd Illinois

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Bred & Owned Bulls Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull 3G Watchtower 972W – April 3, 2009 Exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Sire: EF Main Stay 541M Dam: HB Lori CAX

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull SLD That's A Man 1CM – Feb. 28, 2009 Exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Sire: Majors Money man 673J Dam: JSUL That's Foxy 7098 1CM Class 1 1st

2nd

Patrick Mr Jing A Ling 1CM, exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky. HETT Mucho Nacho 106X 1CM, exhibited by Natalie Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky.

Class 2 1st 2nd

3G Watchtower 972W, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. MM Falco 59W, exhibited by Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.

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Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd

SLD That’s A Man 1CM, exhibited by Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa GLL Doctor Where W10 1CM, exhibited by Zadok Graff, Middletown, Ill. GSMC Mario 1CM, exhibited by Jacalyn Meisner, Jerseyville, Ill.

t c e p s o Pr Steers Grand Champion Prospect Steer

RJ Colt 1CM – Sept. 5, 2009 – 756# Exhibited by Shayne Pinyan, Holly Pond, Ala. Sire: TFR Naughty Pine 1CM Dam: RJ 27S Bred by Rocking J Ranch, Cody, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer Ashleys Up N Coming 1CM – July 20, 2009 – 852# Exhibited by Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill. Sire: WEBC Class Act 03K 1CM Dam: AMMM AN x MA x CA 112 Bred by Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill.

Class 1 1st 2nd

RJ Colt 1CM, exhibited by Shayne Pinyan, Holly Pond, Ala. Ashleys Up N Coming 1CM, exhibited by Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill.

Jimmy & Debra Matlock, Anadarko, Okla., were honored as the 2010 AJCA Friend of the Juniors at the 2010 Awards Banquet. Pictured with the Matlocks are Shane McGlothlin and Jeff Bryant. The Matlocks have spent many hours and years supporting the juniors of Oklahoma and the entire junior association. Congratulations on a honor well deserved.

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s s e r g Pro s r e e t S Grand Champion Progress Steer Oros Diesel 1CM – March 1, 2009 – 1,291# Exhibited by Austin Burris, Sherman, Ill. Sire: Firction Dam: Oros CA x AN 249 Bred by Steer Creek Ranch, Hettick, Ill.

Reserve Grand Champion Progress Steer Sara 1 2CM – Feb. 15, 2009 – 1,360# Exhibited by Sara Klehm, Minerva, Ohio Sire: DKAA My Turn 01R 2CM Dam: JSBC 214M 1CM Bred by Jim Cooksey, Circleville, Ohio Class 1 1st 2nd 3rd

Diesel 15W 1CM, exhibited by Shayne Pinyan, Holly Pond, Ala. MM Mosimo 1CM, exhibited by Reba Prather, Nancy, Ky. Mr Lucky 2W 1CM, exhibited by Leah Norris, Marietta, Ill.

Class 2 1st 2nd 3rd

Chunky Monkey 1CM, exhibited by Samantha Lowman, Lincoln, Ill. LEHM Danny 1CM, exhibited by Bryce Hayden, Lowell, Ind. PJAJ Carlos 1CM, exhibited by Gage Campbell, Windsor, Ill.

Thank you to our 2010 Showmanship Judges: Dan & Dave Shike

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Class 3 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Oros Diesel 1CM, exhibited by Austin Burris, Sherman, Ill. TRKY Big Denny 1CM, exhibited by Tyler Lane, St. Catherine, Mo. TCDR HB73 1CM, exhibited by Darcie Rahe, Bluffs, Ill. TCMC Mr Blackjack 1CM, exhibited by Kaitlyn Tucker, Middletown, Ill.

Class 4 1st 2nd

Sara 1 2CM, exhibited by Sara Klehm, Minerva, Ohio Oros Steer 481W 1CM, exhibited by Hanna Moore, Medora, Ill.

Thank you to our 2010 Show Judge: Randy Daniel

Contest Results Showmanship Top Five

Junior Division

Curtis Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, 1st place; Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 2nd place; Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 3rd place; Shelby Manning, Union City, Ohio, 4th place; Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, In., 5th place.

Intermediate Division

Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, 1st place; PD MIller, Torrington, Wyo., 2nd place; Cassie Godwin, Prescott, Ark., 3rd place; Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb., 4th place; Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., 5th place.

Senior Division

Jesse Hoobler, Newcomerstown, Ohio, 1st place; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio, 2nd place; Ramsey Johnson, Winchester, Ky., 3rd place; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., 4th place; Laina Wireman, Waynesfield, Ohio, 5th place.

Salesmanship Top Five

Junior Division

Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 1st place; Alec Myers, Taylorville, Ill., 2nd place; Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 3rd place; Shelby Manning, Union City, Ohio, 4th place; Collin Barker, Kearney, Mo., 5th place.

Intermediate Division

Sydney Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 1st place; Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, 2nd place; Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa, 3rd place; PD Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 4th place; Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 5th place.

Senior Division

Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas, 1st place; Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., 2nd place; Ashley Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky., 3rd place; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 4th place; Brittany Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 5th place.

Speech Top Five

Junior Division

Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 1st place; Neleigh Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 2nd place; Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 3rd place; Blake Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky., 4th place; Chloe Dill, Alexandria, Tenn., 5th place.

Intermediate Division

Blythe Graham, Crossville, Tenn., 1st place; Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas, 2nd place; Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa, 3rd place; Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., 4th place; Tayler Gall, Clarkson, Neb., 5th place.

Senior Division

Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., 1st place; Ashley Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky., 2nd place; Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, Kan., 3rd place; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., 4th place; Shelby Moothart, Miles, Iowa, 5th place.

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Contest Results Stockman’s Contest Top Five

Junior Division

Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind., 1st place; Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb., 2nd place; Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 3rd place; Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 4th place; Curtis Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, 5th place.

Intermediate Division

Jessica Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, 1st place; Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas, 2nd place; Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio, 3rd place; Sydney Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 4th place; Brooke Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich., 5th place.

Senior Division

Kayla Campbell, Cedarville, Ohio, 1st place; Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., 2nd place; Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont, Colo, 3rd place; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., 4th place; Ashley Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky., 5th place.

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Judging Top Five

Junior Division

Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 1st place; Blake Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky., 2nd place; Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill., 3rd place; Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 4th place; Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb., 5th place.

Intermediate Division

Quiz Bowl Top Two Teams

Junior Division – First Place team

Blake Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky., Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky., Lane Manning, Union City, Ohio, Curtis Harsh, Radnor, Ohio.

Junior Division – Second place team

Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, 1st place; Jessica Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, 2nd place; Brooke Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich., 3rd place; Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., 4th place; Brik Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich., 5th place.

Alec Myers, Taylorville, Ill., Chloe Dill, Alexandria, Tenn., Jordan Breedlove, Manito, Ill.

Senior Division

intermediate Division – first place Team

Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb., 1st place; Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont, Colo., 2nd place; Shelby Moothart, Miles, Iowa, 3rd place; Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., 4th place; Candace Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio, 5th place.

Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa, Brooke Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich., Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio, Brik Rupprecht, Vassar, Mich.

Contest Results Quiz Bowl Top Two Teams

Hannah Winegardner Named 2010 AJCA Herdsman of the Year inTermeDiaTe DiviSion – SeconD place Team Sydney Gehl, Ericson, Neb., Abby Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb., Morgan Burke, Genoa, Neb., Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas.

Senior DiviSion – FirST place Team

Ashley Quiggins, Horse Cave, Ky., Shane McGlothlin, Anadarko, Okla., Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb. Not pictured Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

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hen her named was called, total surprise was the first thing she felt. "I couldn't believe it when they called my name.

It's a really big honor to win and I was extremely excited," said Hannah.

"I work really hard at what we do and didn't know my hard work would pay off with this honor, I am extremely honored to receive this."

Hannah encourages other juniors Hannah was presented the 2010 Herdsman of the Year award from the 2009 to always work hard and always be recipient, Josh Nelson. positive and be dedicated to what you do because people are always watching and your hard work does pay off.

"To be nationally recognized for what I've been doing is a great honor and I want to thank the AJCA for being named the 2010 Herdsman of the Year."

aJca Scholarship recipients

Senior DiviSion – SeconD place Team

Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb., Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio, Reba Hicks, Slocomb, Ala.

photo contest

Sloan Witherow, Chatsworth, Ga. & Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.

State Display contest FirST place – neBraSKa SeconD place – oHio FirST place Gretchen Michel, Fort Branch, Ind. (left), received first place in the photo contest. Katie Lehnert, AJCA Director presented Gretchen with her award.

a Special WorD oF THanKS The AJCA Board of Directors and the entire junior association would like to thank the state of Michigan for their time and efforts and generous donations in the Bush Hog Trailhand raffle. The support of this great group of breeders is greatly appreciated and the show would not have been possible without their assistance.

A special thank you also to the entire Illinois crew for a great week! The show was a great success and would not have been possible without your time and efforts.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

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Top 10 All-Around Champions

Top 10 All-Around Champions – Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 1st place; Kodi Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 2nd place; Jara Settles, Hoskins, Neb., 3rd place; Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, 4th place; PD Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 5th place; Jessica Harsh, Radnor, Ohio, 6th place; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., 7th place; Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind., 8th place; Sydney Gehl, Ericson, Neb., 9th place; Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., 10th place.

2009 All-Around Champion Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo.

n only his second year competing at the Junior National, Skyler Miller, 12, of Torrington, Wyo., took home the All-Around Champion honor, winning a registered Chi heifer donated by Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd., Weatherford, Texas, and $1,000 donated by AsgrowDeKalb. When asked how he felt after being named the All-Around Champion, Skyler said, “This was something I worked for this year and competed in all the contests and I was really happy and proud of myself because winning this award is a big accomplishment.”

Skyler encourages other juniors to work toward this award and work hard to prepare for contest and other events at the show. “I worked hard at home before getting to the show getting stuff together for speeches and salesmanship, and I think that really made a difference.”

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do again in the future. “I want to continue to work hard and try to win this award again because it’s such an honor.”

The heifer Skyler won will go into the joint herd he has with his brother, PD, and sister, Paige, and he looks forward to seeing her produce for many years. The money he won will be put into his college fund.

Congratulations Skyler John Raben of Asgrow-DeKalb was on on a great year and good hand to present Skyler with a $1,000 check for his efforts. luck in the future!

Thank you to the 2010 NJHS Sponsors GOLD SPONSORS

ACA & AJCA Green Oak Farms, Inc., Farmersville, Ohio Four Roses Cattle LLC, Logansport, Ind. Asgrow-DeKalb, Chatham, Ill. Indiana Chi Association Tennessee Junior Chi Association Cardinal Cattle Co., Coal City, Ill. Gehrke Farms, Hartsburg, Ill. Myers Show Cattle, Taylorville, Ill. Elliott Cattle Company, Petersburg, Ill. Jeff & Laurie Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. Bucher Cattle Co., Marietta, Ill. Boelte Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd.,

Weatherford, Texas Pioneer & PHI Insurance Services Inc.,

Emden, Ill.

SILVER SPONSORS

Diamond H Cattle Co., Faulkton, S.D. Woodhaven Farm, Lebanon, Tenn.

Shike Chiangus – Darryl Shike Family,

Alexis, Ill. Horsley Brothers, Galva, Ill. Lazy SB Cattle LLC, West, Texas Melroe Farms, Gwinner, N.D. Clarahan Farms, Harper, Iowa Esch Cattle Company, Longmont, Colo.

Ventura Farm, Bath, Mich.

Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga. Sullivan Supply, Dunlap, Iowa VKR Cattle Company, Dorr, Mich.

Big Gain Feeds, Lodi, Wisc.

BB Milling, Emden, Ill.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, Ind. Gehrke Beef Sticks, Hartsburg, Ill. Yellow Rose Cattle Co., Ardmore, Okla.

Foster Brothers Farms, Lockney, Texas Dawn Jochim, Platte City, Mo. Double D Farms – Dennis & Debbie

Martin, Beaver, Ohio EDJE Technologies, Indianola, Iowa Interglobe Genetics, Pontiac, Ill. Jones Cattle Co., Pontiac, Ill. Kevin Deiter, Faulkton, S.D. Snake Run Cattle Company,

Fort Branch, Ind. Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb. Gregg Schaefer Family, Des Lacs, N.D. Yankee Club Calves, Vinton, Iowa Alan Sears, Eaton, Colo.

Graham Chiangus, Crossville, Tenn.

Lyle & Stephanie Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa Tom & Ann Looney, Crossville, Tenn.

Klippenstein Family Farm, Maysville, Mo. CK Cattle, Hope Hull, Ala. Higgins Farms, Watertown, Tenn.

Ahlberg Cattle, Longmont, Colo.

Ark Valley Cattle Co., Arkansas City, Kan. Debra Graham, Crossville, Tenn.

Dill Family Cattle, Alexandria, Tenn.

Garrett Show Cattle, Richmond, Ind. Jeff Gettinger Chiangus, Rushville, Ind. Jennifer Roach, Platte City, Mo. Mustang Draw Cattle Co.,

Big Spring, Texas Rob & Kelly Postin, Stephens, Ga. Rodney Hartman, Aplington, Iowa

Sky Meadows Chiangus – Lee & Lene

Hitz, Annville, Pa. Todd & Wendy Hagen Family,

Homestead, Iowa Woodlawn Chiangus, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.

Beckett Cattle, Brooksville, Ky. Jay Hettmansperger Family,

Science Hill, Ky. Cox Cattle Co. - Dave Cox, Wyoming, Ill. RiverBend Farm – JJB, Dunlap, Tenn.

Jessica Comer, Farmland, Ind. Rollin T Farm – Keith Thrasher, Carlton, Ga. Danny Coward, Noxapater, Miss.

Grand ‘Ole Place Farms, Nicholasville, Ky. KVO Chiangus, Hamilton, Mich.

Prather Brothers Chiangus, Nancy, Ky. Lucas & Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill. Schaefer Chiangus, Des Lacs, N.D. Tesch & Sons Chiangus, Watertown, S.D. TransOva Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa Wilstem Inc., French Lick, Ind. Winegardner Show Cattle, Lima, Ohio Reel Livestock Center, Congerville, Ill. Illinois Beef Association, Springfield, Ill. Lori Guthals, Stillwater, Okla.

Special Thanks to Special People Illinois State Fairgrounds Junior Activities Building.............................................................................................. Show Facility Randy Daniel..........................................................................................................................................................Show Judge Dan & Dave Shike................................................................................................................................... Showmanship Judges Garland & Kathie Gehrke, Troy & Colleen Gehrke, Georgia & Todd Lowman, Jeff & Laurie Wisnefski, Bill & Elaine Elliott, Brian & Michelle Myers, Joni, John & Quintin Bucher........................................................................................ Show Committee Four Roses Cattle LLC, Gehrke Farms, Clarahan Farms & Boelte-Hall................................................................Show Programs Gehrke Farms, Elliott Cattle Co., Bucher Cattle Co., Talmo Ranch, Horsley Brothers, TN Jr Chi Association.........Meal Sponsors Land O’Lakes - Purina Mills................................................................................................................................ Back Numbers Black Hawk East...............................................................................................................................................Judging Contest Cardinal Cattle Co...........................................................................................................................................Exhibitor T-Shirts Cameron Kurtz.........................................................................................................................................................Announcer Michigan Chi Association................................................................................................................................ Raffle Donations

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Congratulations Ashley on exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer Ashleys Up N Coming 1CM Sire: WEBC Class Act 03K 1CM Dam: AMMM AN/MA/CA 112 Bred by Ashley!

What a great first junior national for Ashley, Jamie & Kaci.

We’re proud of you girls!

Triple M Cattle Co. The Moore Family 365 Prairie Dell Rd. Piasa, IL 62079 (618) 410-3308

s n o i t a l u t a r Cong amsey R for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET

Randy, Lisa & Ramsey Johnson 905 Morris Rd. Winchester, KY 40391

859.771.4847 – Randy 859.749.1665 – Lisa 859.595.4544 – Ramsey rjcattleky@aol.com

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FBF Uniqua 665U

Sire: JSC Crush 847N 2CA Dam: FBF Fully Stocked 018N Grand Champion Female 2010 KY State Show

VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET Sire: QLC LaGrand Forum Dam: FBF Nevada Nights 063N

RJ Vegas Nights 0822

Sire: Ard Ridge Black Mail 2CA Dam: VKR Forum Unbelievable 22UET Grand Champion Bull 2010 KY State Show

Advertise in the American Chianina Journal NOVEMBER ACJ DEADLINE: SEPT. 15 Contact Heather at (517) 214-0927 or acjeditor@earthlink.net to place your ad.

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ACA Building Improvement Update At the April board meeting, the board of directors voted to remodel the current ACA building and move back in as soon as the remodel was completed. Here are some pictures showing the progress being made at the ACA headquarters.

Dig deep and consign a great one! Be a part of the Premier ACA Sale Event at the “Super Bowl” of cattle shows.

Last Year’s ACA Sale was the best yet: 28 bulls Avg. $3,723 2 Bred Heifers Avg. $3,750 20 Open Heifers Avg. $2,552 2 Flushes Avg. $5,050 2 Embryo Packages Avg. $3,825 54 Lots Avg. $3,343

Last years top selling bull at $12,000 for 2/3 interest & full possession was HBSC Mr Ace 3W 2CA consigned by Holt Brothers & Hartman/Rucksdashel, Aberdeen, SD

Grand Champion Bull selling at $7,700 for 2/3 interest was JJMC Bruiser 28W 1CM consigned by McEvoy Farms, Wapakoneta, Ohio Sale managed by Sears Marketing Services

For more information, or to consign, please contact Sears Marketing Services or the ACA. Alan Sears (970) 454-3986 (office) • (970) 396-7521 (cell) aksears8@msn.com www.searsmarketingservices.com

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Stan Comer, CEO (816) 431-2808 (o) • (580) 504-4477 (c) amerchianina@earthlink.net

ACA Bulletin Words From Your Board Member:

The National Junior Heifer Show held in Springfield, Ill.,, was again a huge success.

The weather was perfect: sunny, Keith Schrick warm days and cool nights. The Illinois and Michigan Associations did an excellent job putting on the show.

The quality of heifers throughout the entire show undoubtedly was the best I had ever seen to date. Congratulations to all the Juniors who participated.

As most of you probably know we are remodeling the National Headquarters building in Platte City, Mo. Water damage to the structure has been repaired. A new roof has been put on the building. The landscaping was modified and updated to alleviate the drainage situation where water will run away from the building instead of simply standing. New ADA rest rooms are being installed. We will have a rental space available when the project is completed. We are all looking forward to getting moved back into our own building.

The Board of Directors has decided to change the format of our national banquet and national sale at our national show in Louisville, Ky., this year. We feel we will have more participation and more fun by having the banquet and national sale on Monday night on the show grounds. Also, the consignors will be able to donate a portion, or all, of their proceeds to the association in lieu of a donation auction.

We have had an exciting year here at the association and look forward to a

grand finale in Louisville in November.

If you have any questions feel free to call any of the ACA staff or board members. If we have not officially met please find me at the national show and introduce yourself and bring me up to date on your wishes on what the association can do for you and your cattle.

See you in November in Louisville, Ky., at our American Chianina Association National Show!

Sincerely, Keith Schrick

NAILE Junior Show Ownership Deadline Sept. 1

The NAILE ownership deadline for all junior cattle is Sept. 1. That means all cattle entered in the junior show in Louisville MUST be registered in the juniors name by Sept. 1 in order to be eligible to show. If you have questions, please contact Heather Counts, Director of Shows & Activities, at (517) 214-0927.

ACA National Sale Consignment Deadline Oct. 1

The deadline to consign animals to the ACA National Sale in Louisville is October 1. The nomination form can be found in this issue of the ACJ, as well as on the ACA website (www.chicattle. org). This is YOUR sale and cannot happen without participation from the ACA members and breeders.

Please remember that all animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities (PHA, TH, AM & NH) must be tested with results on file with the ACA. NO LOT WILL SELL WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION.

ACA National Show Entry Deadline Oct. 1

The deadline to enter cattle in the ACA National Show during the NAILE in Louisville is Oct. 1. All entries, both junior and open, must be submitted to the NAILE by Oct. 1, along with the appropriate fees. A copy of the entry form, along with the ACA's portion of the entry fee MUST be sent directly to the ACA office by Oct. 1 in order to complete your entry.

Also, entries MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE submitting entries for the show.

Entry forms may be obtained from the NAILE by calling (502) 367-6133 or online at www.livestockexpo.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Counts, Director of Shows & Activities, at (517) 214-0927 or acjeditor@earthlink.net.

2010 NAILE & ACA National Show Tentative Schedule Thursday, Nov. 11 Early Arrival – Stalls assigned around noon Friday, Nov. 12 Noon – All junior heifers must be in

place Open Cattle may arrive all day Saturday, Nov. 13 10 a.m. – Junior Heifer Check In 3 p.m. – AJCA Board Meeting 4 p.m. – AJCA Membership Meeting 6 p.m. – All open cattle must be in place Sunday, Nov. 14 TBA – Junior Show, Coliseum

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ACA Bulletin (continued) Monday, Nov. 15 9 a.m. – Open Show Cattle Check In 6 p.m. – ACA National Sale & Banquet, NAILE grounds Tuesday, Nov. 16 9:30 a.m. – ACA Regional Meetings 10:30 a.m. – ACA Membership Meeting Noon – Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon 7 p.m. – Herdsman Social Wednesday, Nov. 17 8 a.m. – ACA National Show, Coliseum

Headquarters Hotel for ACA National Show Announced

The Courtyard by Marriott will serve as the 2010 ACA National Show Hotel Headquarters. The hotel is located just outside the NAILE grounds at 819 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.

The room rate is $99/night and includes a free breakfast buffet for all guests. Rooms must be reserved by Oct. 1 in order to receive the block rate.

When making reservations, please call (502) 368-5678 and ask for the American Chianina Association block.

A secondary block of rooms has also be secured at the Fern Valley Hotel & Conference Center, located at 2715 Fern Valley Rd., Louisville, KY 40213. Room rate is $79/night and reservations can be made by calling (502) 964-3311 and asking for the American Chi Association block.

ACA Announces Hiring of New Staff Members

The American Chianina Association is pleased to announce the addition of Tanner & Samantha Winter to the ACA. Tanner has been hired as the Director of Marketing and Performance Programs. Tanner is a native of Lubbock, Texas, and received his Masters Degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University while earning his BS

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degree in Animal Science also from Texas A&M and his Associates Degree from Clarendon College, Clarendon, Texas.

Tanner Winter Tanner's experience includes Assistant Livestock Judging Team coach at Texas A&M, Feed Rep for Sunglo Feeds, Coordinator of Competitive Events at the San Antonio Livestock Show and manager for Wintex Farms in Lubbock, Texas. Tanner also set a national record for oral reasons in 2007 while at Texas A&M. Tanner has an extensive background in hybrid/composite breeding systems and relating their value to commercial producers.

Tanner is a valuable addition to our ACA staff. Tanner's education, livestock judging experience and strong family livestock background have prepared him for the challenges of today's composite/hybrid-geared beef business and will be a great asset in promoting the Chianina breed. Tanner will relocate to Platte City with his wife, Samantha, who will also be joining the ACA staff as the Administrative/Membership Services Coordinator.

Samantha is a native of Iowa and attended Black Hawk East College, received her BS degree in Animal Science from Western Samantha Winter Illinois University and earned her Masters Degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication from Texas A&M University.

Samantha's strong livestock background includes member of the Black Hawk East Livestock Judging Team, Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Team, chairman of the Western

Illinois University Performance Tested Bull Sale and a member of the Texas A&M Saddle & Sirloin Club.

The ACA is very fortunate to have these two outstanding individuals join our staff.

BIF Recognizes Glen Klippenstein as Innovator in Beef Industry

Four individuals were honored for their pioneering methods in raising beef cattle at the 2010 Annual Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Meeting. The pioneer awards were presented at a luncheon June 30th.

“When you think of a pioneer, you think about settlers moving west and overcoming obstacles,” said Ben Eggers, co-chair for the BIF conference.

“In the same way, these (pioneers) have led our beef industry through difficult times.”

One pioneer award was presented to Glen Klippenstein of Glenkirk Farms in Maysville, Mo. Glenkirk Farms was a premier producer of Polled Hereford seedstock and produced many national champions and multi-trait leaders. Klippenstein not only tends to business on his farm, but he has also played instrumental roles in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American Polled Hereford Association and American Chianina Association. Klippenstein has also been involved politically, serving as a senator for the state of Missouri.

“He has traveled more, spoken more, visited more beef herds, judged more shows, motivated more youth and promoted the beef industry both domestically and globally more than anyone can imagine,” said Darla Eggers, member of the BIF conference planning committee.

Others recognized were John & Bettie Rotert, Angus breeders in Montrose, Mo.; Richard McClung,managing partner at Wehrmann Angus in New

ACA Bulletin (continued) Market, Va.; and Dr. Daryl Strohbehn, state extension beef specialist at Iowa State University.

The award winners were given plaques to recognize their accomplishments in serving as beef industry pioneers.

The Beef Improvement Federation has been a means to standardize programs and methodology and to create greater awareness, acceptance and usage of beef cattle performance concepts for more than 40 years. The 42nd Annual BIF Research Symposium and Meeting, held this year in Columbia, Mo., was hosted by the University of Missouri Extension and other cattle producers, organizations and leaders in the state. For more information about BIF and the conference, log on to www. bifconference.com or www.beefimprovement.org.

Chianina Juniors Recognized as BEST Winners

The 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on June 5 with its Annual Awards Banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

Several representatives of the program’s sponsoring partners were on hand to help with the presentation of more than $25,000 worth of awards in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds, luggage, coats, trophies and show materials. This year’s sponsoring partners included: Bob Evans, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In addition, a BEST participant was awarded the use for the 2010-2011 BEST season of an 8’ x 26’ livestock trailer donated by Eby Trailers. The winner was drawn from over 2,600 entries based on the number of shows and entries each participant had throughout the November through April season.

The 2009-2010 BEST program featured 15 sanctioned shows and weaved its way across the state, from as far west as Greene County to as far east as Tuscarawas County. Over 380 head of cattle and more than 280 youth were entered in the program.

The Champion Chianina Heifer belongs to Curtis Harsh of Radnor, Ohio. Curtis’ heifer, LFC Bella, is a March 31, 2009, daughter of Heatwave.

Lauterbach Farms of Van Meter, Iowa, bred the heifer. For his accomplishments, he received an embroidered jacket and a $200 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association.

Curtis is the son of David and Michelle Harsh.

The Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer belongs to Caleb Potter of Oak Hill, Ohio. Caleb’s heifer, SW Lady Who, is a March 10, 2009, daughter of Doctor Who. Steve White of Manchester, Ohio, bred the heifer. For his accomplishments, he received an embroidered jacket and a $100 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association.

Champion and Reserve Chianina BEST winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010.

Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Curtis Harsh, Radnor, Champion Chianina Heifer; Caleb Potter, Oak Hill, Reserve Chianina Heifer; Ryan McIntosh, Russelville, Champion Chianina Steer; Madison Clark, Covington, Reserve Chianina Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Caleb’s parents are Bill and Rebekah Potter.

The Champion Chianina Steer was exhibited by Ryan McIntosh of Russelville, Ohio. Ryan’s steer, JSFC Constant Friction 43W, is sired by Friction and bred by Ben Streitmatter of Rensselaer, Ind. For his accomplishments, Ryan received an embroidered jacket and a $200 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association.

Ryan is the son of Donathon McIntosh and Amie McIntosh.

Madison Clark of Covington, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Champion Chianina steer. Madison’s steer, George 42W, is sired by CLNG Alias and was also named the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Steer. For Madison’s accomplishments, she received an embroidered jacket and $100 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association and a banner and a $200 savings bond. Madison is the daughter of Scott and Shannon Clark.

Chianina exhibitors who placed in the bred and owned divisions included from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Madison Clark, Covington, Champion Bred & Owned Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

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Chianina Juniors Sweep Showmanship Contest at Tennessee 4-H Beef Expo

Chianina Juniors from Tennessee swept the beef showmanship contest at all age levels at the 2010 Tennessee 4-H Beef Expo July 5-8, just a week after the National Junior Heifer Show. There were 235 exhibitors who competed in the Beef Expo showmanship contest.

Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., took first in Senior Level II; Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., won Senior Level I and Blythe Graham, Crossville, Tenn., was Reserve in that level, with Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., taking 5th in that same division.

Samantha Reese, Petersburg, Tenn., won the Junior High Level and Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., won the Junior Level and Market Steer Showmanship.

Congratulations to these Chi juniors on a job well done!

Chianina juniors swept the showmanship contest at the 2010 Tennessee 4-H Beef Expo July 5-8 in Nashville. Pictured are: Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., 5th place Senior Level I; Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn., Champion Senior Level I; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., Champion Senior Level II; Blythe Graham, Crossville, Tenn., Reserve Senior Level I; Samantha Reese, Petersburg, Tenn., Champion Junior High Level; Morgan Lehnert, Champion Junior Level and Market Steer Showmanship.

Chi Member Announces Additions to Family

Donna Hildreth Briese & Chuck Briese, Dillon, Mont. announce the birth of twin boys, Lane Dalton and Tyler

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Glen Briese. They were born April 24, 2010. Lane weighed in at 1 lb. 5 oz. and Tyler weighed 1 lb. 1 oz. Both boys are doing great and growing stronger Donna, Lane & Tyler every day. Congratulations Donna and Chuck.

In Passing

Mary Lou Felton, 79, of Arco, passed away at her home on March 31, 2010.

Funeral services were held on April 7, 2010 at Lost Rivers Funeral Chapel, Arco.

Mary Lou was a daughter of Albert Murray and Mary Eva Edmiston. She lived in Oklahoma; Kansas; Grand Junction, Colo.; Pocatello, Idaho; Spokane, Wash., and Arco, Idaho.

She attended Idaho State University from 1949 to 1951 and was a prebusiness major. She then worked at the registrar’s office as a statistician.

Mary Lou married Marlin H. Felton on March 18, 1951. She became a business woman and Pharmacist Assistant, and the couple operated the Lost River Drug in Arco. The couple were parents of Marlin Layne Felton (Linda J. Felton) Tyler Thayne Felton (deceased), Bryan Rayne Felton (deceased), and Lyndon Layke Felton; daughter Mimi Felton/ Rosenkrance (Shane Rosenkrance); 10 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Mary Lou was a member of the Lady Lions and the Lost Rivers Hospital Auxiliary.

Mary Lou had a degree of refinement that was unique to her. She was talented and very intelligent with an insatiable curiosity. She could do anything she put her mind to. As a result her interests were many and varied.

She enjoyed gardening, horseback riding, working with the livestock on the family ranch and reading. She spent a

lot of time studying numerous subjects on the Internet. As a result she was an inventor of many things that she and her family used in their lives.

She loved her animals, that included dogs, horses, cows and donkeys. She loved Idaho and she loved being outdoors. She helped in the formation of Idaho Chianina Ranch.

Mary Lou was an accomplished seamstress and often designed her own patterns for clothes and costumes for her family. With her talent, hardworking nature and intelligence, she became a Pharmacist’s Assistant and later a Pharmacist Technician at Lost River Drug in Arco, Idaho, before such position even existed. She was a critical part in the success of Lost River Drug.

She cherished her friends and spent many hours searching out people she had known throughout her life and once found, she communicated with them often. She even kept in touch with the friends of her children. Most of all, she loved serving her family any way that she could. She was a loving mother, trusted friend and faithful always to God. She was a dedicated wife and will forevermore be her husband’s loving partner.

ACA Receives Thank You for Sponsorship

Dear Stan, On Behalf of the Red Bluff Bull Sale Committee, Management and Staff, I would like to thank you for your recent jacket sponsorship of the Champion ChiAngus Bull during our 2010 sale.

Your support and involvement has helped to make our sale the largest livestock event of its kind in the West.

Without the support from people like yourselves, our event would not be what it is today. The Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale hopes to continue to build a relationship with you for years to come.

Thank you once again, and we look

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Next years dates are January 25-29, 2011.

Sincerely yours, Adam Owens, Sale Manager Note: The Champion Chiangus Bull was exhibited by Mary Lee White, Burns, Ore.

ACA Creating a Chianina Beef Directory

The ACA has been receiving numerous calls from restaurants and businesses that want to purchase Chianina beef. Therefore, the ACA would like to create a directory of breeders who have Chianina beef to sell. Most of these restaurants desire fullblood beef, however, there seems to be a demand for Chi beef in general.

If you are interested in participating in this directory, please contact Heather at (517) 214-0927 or acjeditor@earthlink.net.

The Hybrid AdvanTAG is Here!!

You know your cattle have the HYBRID ADVANTAGE...now is the time to let your customer's know. Use these tags for sale cattle, private treaty sales or in your own herd.

Brand your cattle with the HYBRID ADVANTAGE by using the Hybrid AdvanTAG!!

Tags available in White, Orange & Yellow. Tags can be ordered in any numbered sequence desired, or as blank tags.

Tags are $2/each and EID paired tags are $5/each with a minimum order of

25 required.

Contact the ACA office to place your order.

ACA Website Now Offers Banner Ads

The ACA would like to announce a new member service – Banner Ads on the ACA website! Members can utilize this space to advertise a sale, an operation or anything pertaining to your operation that you want to get out in front of the public, 24/7.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Heather for more information and pricing.

You can reach Heather at (517) 2140927 or acjeditor@earthlink.net.

We hope you enjoy and take advantage of this new opportunity.

ACJ Can Design Your Sale Catalog

The next time you have a sale catalog to produce, make sure to consider the ACJ. We can design catalogs for all breeders and organizations.

By utilizing the ACJ, you not only have a contact that has the most up to date information on your cattle, but you also help support your association.

If you are interested in having the ACJ design your catalog, please contact Heather Counts, publications manager, at (517) 214-0927 for a bid and further information. You also have the option to mail your catalog along with the ACJ if timing allows.

This is just one of many services the Association is offering breeders. We hope you take advantage of this great offer.

ACA Board Approves New Genetic Testing Policy

they are suspect for one or more of these genetic abnormalities. A suspect animal has a sire or dam (or both) that have tested positive as a carrier of one or more known genetic abnormalities.

If carrier status of one or both parents is unknown and one or more ancestors have been identified as a carrier of known genetic abnormalities, the animal in question will be considered suspect for known genetic abnormalities. Any suspect animal with unknown carrier status for the known genetic abnormalities on sale day will not be able to sell. The sales management is responsible for publishing test results in the sale catalog and/or announcing test results for carrier status for known genetic abnormalities from the auction block sale day.

The ACA recognizes PHA, TH, AM and NH as known genetic abnormalities in which the ACA requires tests for.

Ultrasound Data Guidelines

As a reminder, in order for ultrasound data to be entered with the ACA and adjustments made, all cattle must be registered. Please make sure the ultrasound technician has registration numbers to submit with the data.

Data received without registration numbers will not be processed.

If you have any questions, please contact the ACA staff.

Bulletin Info Needed

The ACJ is always looking for interesting information to print about out members. If you have ay news or activities that you have been involved in, or that you know someone else has been involved in, please send in the information to Heather Counts. We will be happy to print it.

The ACA requires animals consigned to ACA sponsored sales to be tested for known genetic abnormalities, as identified by the ACA Board of Directors, if

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On The Edge Of Common Sense

by Baxter Black, DVM

The Eyeglass Incident

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ack pain is the bane of many farmers and ranchers. A life of lifting, riding, shifting and physical exertion often leads them to a long-term relationship with osteopathic surgeons.

Last spring Colorado rancher, Evan, suffered through the spring branding and the state cattlemen’s meeting before making his doctor appointment. As his wife was checking him in, he excused himself to the rest room.

Even pulling the door open was a strain. Unzipping the barn door made him wince!

Ah…relief! Then closure. He looked down and a sharp pain shot from his left ear down the back of his neck! His face contorted and the left lens fell out of his glasses! Leaning to the side for a quick glance, he broke the laser beam and the automatic flush mechanism fired off, gurgling, flooding and sucking water out of the wall mounted unit!

Evan straightened, looked down in the well and saw his lens floating at the bottom of the pool.

“Oh, halla-loo-ya!” he thought, then reached down to pluck it out. Which, of course, activated the auto flush again…slosh, gurgle, gulp! A pain shot down his sciatic nerve, causing him to arch backwards, firing off the auto flush again, but he caught a glimpse of the lens burbling in the white water.

An idea slid into his tormented mind. He backed up, and with the caution of a man unfolding an origami duck, he dropped to one knee, then to the other, then

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to his paws. Stealthily Evan snuck up on the evil white porcelain monster, staying well below the auto flush laser beam. Using his tactile memory he raised his right arm, cocked his wrist and reached into the quiet pool. The aperture admitted only two fingers.

He explored the sidewalls and felt the lens up in the ascending ceramic pipe.

“Okay!” he said. Many facial contortions accompanied his digital efforts but the lens was hard to hold on to. He considered asking one of the nurses at the desk for a six-inch curved forceps to extract the missing lens, but he dismissed the idea thinking it would make him look “less than professional.”

He was absorbed in deep concentration when suddenly the bathroom door swung open and a large man walked quickly behind him to the next wall unit. Evan looked around in surprise, pinching a nerve, as the stranger’s movement broke the red beam and cracked the automatic flush bazooka!

Trapped in the slooshing whirlpool, Evan managed to grasp the lens! He pulled it out then raised his dripping fingers and sodden shirtsleeve in victory! The stranger peered over the divider at the pitiful demented figure crouching on his knees and grinning like a lopsided duckbill platypus.

Evan opened his mouth to speak…winced, then simply said, “…never mind.”

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Upcoming Events Sept. 1 Ownership Deadline: NAILE Junior Show Sept. 4 Ventura Farm Annual Private Treaty Sale, Bath,

Mich., 1-4 p.m.

Sept. 10-12 Gettinger Chiangus Open House Heifer Sale,

Rushville, Ind. Sept. 12 Wilson Cattle Company Production Sale,

Cloverdale, Ind., 1 p.m. EST Sept. 15 Ad/Copy Deadline: November ACJ Sept. 15 ACA Board of Directors Nomination Forms Due Sept. 25-26 New Deal Alliance Private Treaty Sale, VBS

Farms Sale Facility, Demossville, Ky. Oct. 1 Entry Deadline: ACA National Show & NAILE

Junior Show Oct. 1 Consignment Deadline: ACA National Sale Oct. 1 Entry Deadline: 2010-2011 ACA Beef Derby Oct. 2 Four Roses Cattle LLC Open House & Private

Treaty Sale, Logansport, Ind. Oct. 9 The Look Vol. 2 Sale, Ard Ridge Genetics,

Nancy, Ky. Oct. 24 Lazy SB/Foster Brothers Farm Joint Sale, Lazy

SB Cattle Sale Facility, West, Texas, 1 p.m.

Oct. 29-30 ACA Board of Directors Meeting, Platte City, Mo. Nov. 14 Junior Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 15 ACA National Sale, Benefit Auction & Social,

NAILE Facility, Louisville, Ky., 6 p.m.

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Advertising Deadlines: Copy and photographs for ads must reach the ACJ office the first of the month preceding date of issue (ie November 1 for the December issue). Ads postmarked after deadline or placed after the deadline will be charged an additional $50.

Copy Changes: Changes to the advertisements after the deadline will only be made if time permits and will incur additional charges for time and materials involved in the change.

Minimum charge $50.

Advertising Content: The ACJ reserves the right to refuse any advertising copy at its sole discretion. The ACJ assumes no responsibilities for the accuracy of the advertising content as submitted. Advertisers assume all responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of submitted advertising containing pedigrees or statements regarding performance.

Advertisers shall indemnify and hold harmless the ACJ for any claims concerning advertising content as submitted.

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Consignment Deadline: ACA Peak of Performance & Style Sale Entry Deadline: National Western Pen Show Ad/Copy Deadline: January ACJ

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Process all Peak of Performance & Style Show & Sale Entries, NWSS, 9 a.m.

NWSS Pen Bull & Pen Female Show, LCAA, 8 a.m.

Sale Cattle Evaluation, LCAA, 10 a.m.

ACA Peak of Performance & Style Sale, LCAA, Denver, Colo., 1 p.m.

Ft. Worth Stock Show Junior & Open Shows, Ft. Worth, Texas, Junior Show: 10 am; Open Show: 12 noon Willow Oak Ranch Best Black Bulls In America Sale, Rogersville, Tenn., 1 p.m. EST Schaefer Chiangus Production Sale, Farmers Livestock, Bismark, N.D., 1 p.m. CST Schrick Land & Cattle "The Lone Star Crown Event" Sale, SLC Sale Facility, Millsap, Texas

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he sixth annual All-American Beef Derby will be starting soon and we’re looking for your entries! The last Derby was a great success and final results will be announced soon. But, it’s time to start thinking about entries for the 2010-2011 contest. The Derby is again coordinated by the ACA, in cooperation with Decatur County Feed Yard and will begin this fall.

Steers born in 2010 sired by ACA registered bulls will be delivered to central gathering points within each region. The ACA will arrange transportation to Decatur County Feedyard in Oberlin, Kan. Winners will be named in each of three categories – Feed Efficiency, Carcass Value and Net Return. Cash prizes will be paid to top places in each category. They will be recognized at the ACA annual banquet in Louisville and again at the Calcutta auction in Denver. The actual amount for awards will be determined once all cattle are sold.

ACA breeders are encouraged to begin selecting prospects now. Calves may be either home raised or purchased from bull customers. What a great opportunity to visit buyers and show confidence in your breeding program. The competition is friendly and educational value unlimited.

Rules & Guidelines The Beef Derby Challenge is open to Chianina genetics, source- and age-verified 2010 born steers. All consignments must be sire-identified (ACA Registered) into one of two categories, single sired and/or multi-sired group.

• Minimum consignment of 5 head per entry with a maximum of 9 head. Sire groups are highly encouraged.

• Each 5 head will constitute an entry.

• Entries can come from an individual person, ranch or entity.

• Entries also can come from multiple ownership; i.e. two or more members/breeders may jointly enter a group of steers. (In the case of multiple entries, consignment groups can be determined up to Jan. 1, 2011 after evalu-

ation of arrival data.)

• The best of 3 (Average of the top 3 steers per entry) in three separate value categories will be presented awards (1 Awards for every 7 entries). √ Lowest (best) average/head Dry Matter Feed Conversion – Dry matter conversion is derived on an individual basis from the Cornell Net Carbohydrate system.

√ Highest average/head Carcass Value – Carcass value

will be determined using Decatur County Feed Yard's exclusive value added marketing grid/agreement.

√ Highest average/head Adjusted Net Return Index to the Ranch – Average net return using the actual average

monthly fed cattle market, 2010-2011 including average monthly average choice/select spread, over/under arrival value less any feed, yardage, sorting, medicine and data collection charges.

• Arrival Value will be determined using an individual price published from Cattle-Fax® rounded up/down in 10 lb. increments and averaged for the month of October 2010 for the individual animal.

• Target Harvest projected backfat will be 0.48 of an inch. Target Harvest hot carcass weight will be 550 to 1,000 lbs. The committee is considering a more natural program (no implants or Optaflexx). A final decision will be made after entries are in.

• Delivery will be made to Decatur County Feed Yard in Oberlin, Kan., between Nov. 1 and Nov. 7, 2010 • Cattle need to be weaned a minimum of 30 days.

• Decatur County Feed Yard will provide a suggested preweaning and weaning vaccination/nutrition schedule.

• Recommended arrival weight needs to be a minimum of 500 lbs and a maximum weight of 750 lbs.

• Animals should be age-verified with a minimum date of birth for oldest calf in a consignment.

• Animals should be process-verified, meaning documentation of all vaccinations, medications and implants.

• Source-verified is required. Premise identification is recommended for proper source verification.

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Beef Derby Challenge (continued)

• Entry fee: $25/head – Due Oct. 1, 2010 • Fee will be used for Cost of Electronic Identification Ear Tags, ACA Visual Ear Tags, Individual Cattle Management (sorting), Individual Carcass Data (REA, Back Fat, Quality Grade, Yield Grade and Hot Carcass Weight) and Individual Performance data (Dry Matter Conversion, Average Daily Gain, Treatment Cost, Net Return and Adjusted Net Return). Decatur County Feed Yard charges are $5/head plus $0.02/head/day on feed or an historical average of $9/head. Remaining funds will be used by the ACA for administration and advertising purposes. Decatur County Feedyard will generate all of the reports for consignments, including arrival, interim and closeout reports for the producer.

• 10% of the gross proceeds once an individual animal is harvested will be deducted for prize money and delivery (trucking) charges.

• Important

• Cattle need to be weaned a minimum of 30 days.

• Trucking • Delivery will be coordinated between the ACA, Decatur County Feed Yard and individual producers. Central pickup points will be established for smaller, multiple consignments. Large consignments are encouraged to make arrangements independently. Trucking invoices need to be itemized and turned in to Decatur County Feed Yard for payment. There will be a limit of $100/head for trucking.

Structure: Consignments will be delivered to Decatur County Feed Yard near Oberlin, Kan., Nov. 1 - Nov. 7, 2010. They will be placed on feed and fed conventional rations throughout the feeding period. Steers will be part of the Decatur Beef Alliance and may be marketed individually on Decatur's exclusive marketing agreement with Cargill Meat Solutions (Excel) or any other value based opportunity that is available at the time of harvest.

Individual arrival processing weight will be the starting weight (pay weight), regardless of the delivery day. Cattle will be processed in a conventional manner. Animals will be commingled with other ACA steers and penned according to arrival.

The number of pens used depends on the number of animals enrolled and will be up to Decatur County Feed Yard's discretion. Individual arrival reports will be made available to the ACA to be distributed to the consignors.

At approximately 90 to 100 days on feed, steers may be re-measured and sorted into two groups based on an average optimum end point of the individual steer (early finish and late finish).

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marketing windows. This will be the same for the late finishing group. Animals could have the potential to be marketed over a 20-week window based on an optimum harvest date determined by projected back fat targets and projected hot carcass weight targets.

As animals are harvested, feeding charges will be pro-rated and credited. Balance of monies will be direct deposited into an established ACA account, to be distributed to the individual consignors. Decatur County Feed Yard will hold data confidential until the last animal is harvested and the “Challenge” is final.

Entry: Oct. 1, 2010 is the deadline for enrollment. Enrollment forms (age, source, vaccination and genetic information) will be provided on request from ACA. Once all forms are returned with the $25/head fee, the ACA will provide consignors with an EID and an ACA visual ear tag(s) (with instructions for proper EID placement). A group photo is also recommended (2010 Calcutta) with the enrollment forms. Trucking will be arranged by a joint effort of the consignors, ACA and Decatur County Feed Yard.

Delivery Charges will be deducted from the 10% gross fee taken out for prize money. There will be a $100/head limit.

Calcutta Auction: In an effort to promote Chianina genetics a Calcutta auction will be held at the 2011 NWSS in Denver, Colo. This will be open to anyone wanting to participate. Payout will be announced at auction time. 10% of the total will go to the ACA for expenses.

The balance will be divided and distributed to the winning bidders.

A group photo, along with all of the genetic and feed yard arrival information/data will be made available to all of the potential bidders and will be the entry bid on.

Website: The ACA will coordinate a web page to include all up-to-date information concerning the Derby.

Winners: Winners will be recognized in the ACJ, as well other National Trade Publications. The amount of prize money distributed depends on any pending sponsorship and participation.

Decatur County Feed Yard will sponsor and provide first place prizes in the three categories. Midwest MicroSystems will provide second place prize in the three categories.

For more information please contact Dennis Clarahan at (319) 330-6377 or Tanner Winter, ACA Marketing Director at (816) 431-2808 or acamarketing@earthlink.net.

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Sire

Breed of Dam

Birth Date

IBR/PI3 BVD/BRSV Date Initial Booster 7-Way Colostridial Date

Hemophillus Somnus Date

5-Way Lepto Date

Pastuella Haemolytica/ Multocida Date

Internal/ External Parasites Date

REQUIRED VACCINATIONS ------------OPTIONAL VACCINATIONS------------

Entry and Receiving Sheet

2010 ACA Beef Derby Entry Form

Remarks

MINIMUM VACCINATIONS: IBR/BVD/PI3/BRSV & boosted 2-4 weeks later; & 7-way Colostridial If you need help in arranging delivery, contact Dennis Clarahan at (319) 330-6377 or Tanner Winter at (816) 431-2808 or acamarketing@earthlink.net

DELIVERY DATES: Nov. 1-7, 2010

Date___________________________________

IMPORTANT: Calves need to be weaned at least 30 days!

Signed________________________________

I fully understand and acknowledge that all debts owed to (Decatur County Feedyard) must be paid in full by the time cattle are harvested. I also understand that the cattle I delivered to the testing facility must be sired by a bull registered with the ACA. The test directors, the consignors, the feedlot owners, feedlot employees, the management, nor the ACA shall be held liable and all participants agree to assume 100% risk of loss due to theft, sickness, death, or any cause which results in injury to the individual animal while at the test station or being hauled by approved test station personnel.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Owner ID or Tag #

Receiving Date______________________

Reserve your space by Oct. 1!

Send this completed form and $25/head entry fee to the ACA office – PO Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079 or by fax at (816) 431-5381.

Board Minutes ACA Board of Directors Minutes Comfort Inn Board Room April 9, 2010 •Platte City, Mo. The ACA Board of Directors met at the Comfort Inn Board Room, Platte City, Mo., on Friday, April 9, 2010.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Neal Branscum at 8:32 a.m.

CST. Board members present included Branscum, Melroe, Culp, Sheets, Clarahan, Esch, Higgins, Madaris, and Schrick. Board members absent included Hossle, Miller and Sulak. ACA Staff members and guests present included Comer and Creason.

Culp moved, seconded by Shrick, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them as mailed. Motion carried unanimously.

Sheets presented the treasurer’s report. Schrick moved to accept the Treasurer’s report. Seconded by Higgins. Motion carried.

Standing Committee Reports: Promotion Committee: Melroe and Creason reported that a laminated Hybrid Advantage poster had been printed for each board member to be used for local, state and region activities. Additionally, a large vinyl banner has been printed and is available for loan from the ACA Office. EDJE has an on-line marketing service available that is reasonably priced and is very user friendly. Services include business cards, post cards, fliers, etc. The ACA receives a commission of 15% of the proceeds from this service. 432 Hybrid Advantage tags have been sold already this spring.

Building and Grounds Committee: Chairman Branscum appointed Esch to serve on the Building and Grounds

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Committee. This committee is chaired

by Higgins. Other committee members include Melroe and Sulak, in addition to Esch. Comer serves as an ex-officio member. Esch and Higgins reported that for approximately $150,000, the basement could be cleaned and stripped (carpet, ceiling tile, insulation) with a door added at the bottom of the stairs, a new pitched roof built, landscaping removed, new carpet installed, all first floor offices repainted, the upper floor divided into a suite on the north end with a new entrance, that could be rented for $1,500 to $1,750 per month, and move the ACA back into the building. The rental income would pay for the renovations over time.

Beef Derby Committee: Clarahan and Branscum suggested that an article be written and published in the ACJ and the Commercial Journal that highlighted Clarahan and John Coble and their experiences in the Beef Derby.

Creason suggested printing the article in the ACJ’s August issue as the it includes the entry form and the Beef Derby rules.

Performance / Genetic Abnormality Committee: ACA Genetic Defect Policy: Madaris reported that the committee is still word-smithing the Genetic Abnormality policy. Drafts of the “Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy” and “Abnormal Calf Report” were both distributed.

Change of name of Terminal Registrations: Madaris moved to change the name of Terminal Registrations to Performance Registrations. Seconded

by Clarahan. Motion carried.

DNA enhanced EPDs: Creason reported on a conversation held with Jim Gibb. Typically, a minimum of 500 high-accuracy sires are used to estab-

lish DNA enhanced EPDs. IGENITY has the MARC project data for 39 Chiangus bulls with which to start. IGENITY will still need another 300 to 400 high accuracy EPD bulls to move forward.

The cost to the ACA would be approximately $40 per sample.

Identifying the Horned – Polled Gene Marker: Madaris suggested that we proceed with identifying the horned-polled gene marker. A DNA sample (straws of semen) would need to be provided on 50 different sires in order to identify the gene marker. Once this had been done, the test can be developed.

Madaris moved that we instruct Creason to move forward with IGENITY to identify the horned-polled gene marker and DNA test. Seconded by Clarahan. Motion carried.

Show/Sale Committee: Sheets reported. The consensus is that the National Sale needs to be overhauled.

The committee will make a recommendation at Friday’s meeting.

Semen/Embryo Benefit Auction Committee: Melroe reported. Plans are to hold the “big event” in 2011.

The entire staff joined the Board for lunch from 12:05 to 1:00 p.m.

Reports: Registrations: Jennifer Roach, registrar, reported that we’re about 1,400 registrations behind last year.

Regarding the percentage of Chianina blood in Commercial cattle, we are currently accepting whatever percentage of Chianina blood that is designated by the breeder in a non-registered, commercial female. Jennifer recommends that we create a Commercial Chianina breed code. The percentage of Chianina blood in a registered animal who was

Board Minutes (continued) born to a Commercial Chianina would be calculated based upon the documentable Chianina blood and not to the Commerical Chianina percentage.

Schrick moved that we accept Jennifer Roach’s recommendation and create a Commercial Chianina designation.

Seconded by Madaris. Motion carried unanimously. This will become effective beginning on May 1, 2010. The Commercial Chianina percentage will not be attributed to the percentage of Chianina blood identified on the registration certificate.

2010 National Junior Heifer Show: Heather Counts reported that entry forms had been mailed on Monday and are also available on-line. Plans are coming together well for the 2010 event, sponsored by IL and MI. Donation forms were mailed in March. The judge is confirmed. Randy Daniels will be judging. The Jr. Yearling Division in the Chianina Show has been huge. The new rule reads that if there are more than 6 classes in a Division, it will be broken into an Early and Late Division; both of whom will show for the Grand Champion Female.

2011 National Junior Heifer Show: Heather reported that tentative plans to return to Kansas City with the Maine Anjou and Charolais. This is contingent upon the sponsorship of the Kemper family. A meeting of the three breed associations will be held with the Kemper family in May. 2012 National Junior Heifer Show: North Dakota and Iowa are both possibilities. ND would host the Junior National in July during their state fair.

Tentative dates are July 25 – 29, 2012.

2010 ACJ Herd Reference Edition: Breeders and advertisers are currently reserving space in the Herd Book with Heather. She is working on editorial copy at this time.

ACA Website Banner Ad Update: Both weekly and monthly rates are available. Interested advertisers should contact Heather for details. The Banner Ads will be scrolling and will link to the advertiser’s own website.

2010 National Show Report: The Crown Plaza has become too expensive. Their rate is $128 per night.

Hilton @ $119 plus room costs for the banquet. Holiday Inn SW and Expo @ $99 per night. No charge for banquet room. Fern Valley Hotel & Conference Center @ $92 per night.

Judge’s Selection Procedure for the National Show: Heather reviewed the process for judge’s selection for the national show. Melroe moved that the judges for Denver, Ft. Worth and Louisville will be selected by the ACA Board of Directors. Seconded by Higgins.

Motion carried.

YBIC Meeting: Was held in Minneapolis, Minn., in March. All 12 Junior Board members attended. The cost to the ACA was $2,600. Juniors provided their own transportation to the meeting.

All 12 Junior Board members completed the Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) Program. Sheets moved to pay the $2,600 from the Lorene Snow fund.

Seconded by Shrick. Motion carried.

Junior Activities for the entire Junior Association: The American Shorthorn Association hosts a leadership conference and would be happy to partner with the AJCA. Heather is pursuing this as an additional opportunity for junior members.

Collection Letter Update: Dawn Jochim has retained a collection firm at a cost of $20 per account to be collected. (This cost has been passed along to the payee.) The total collection amount is $25,428.56.

Of this, $10,764.45 is due the ACJ with $14,664.11 due the ACA. Total Accounts Receivable is approximately $50,000.

Accounting / Memberships: Dawn is currently trying to clean up old accounts and outstanding debts by the end of the fiscal year. Memberships are coming in steadily. Raising the Junior membership fee did not hamper new memberships.

Budget / Audit: Dawn reported that the audit has been scheduled for June 7. A full audit is done annually.

However, we could have an Agreed Upon Procedures Audit done this year at a savings of $1,000 to $3,000. The Agreed Upon Procedures Audit covers everything except accounting procedures. The downside of the Agreed Upon Procedures Audit is that the ACA cannot apply for a grant without a full audit.

Budget / Audit Committee: Sheets shared the budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The staff and budget / audit committee will prepare a detailed budget to be presented at the June board meeting.

Melroe moved to remove the inactive member level. Seconded by Madaris.

Motion carried. This will become effective May 1, 2010. Non-member rates will be triple member rates for all fees and services, effective May 1, 2010.

BIF Annual Meetings Sponsorship: Creason reported that BIF wants 800 copies of any promotional materials for their conference attendees. (The conference will be held in Columbia, MO.) The ACA is a $1,000 sponsor of this conference.

Property Search: Comer reported that on February 3, Bill Mann wanted to make an even trade for our property

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Board Minutes (continued) and a new property that he would build on his new site north of Platte City. We are currently asking $850,000 for our property as is.

ABRS, LLC: Hossle reported to Branscum earlier in the week that the committee has not made a lot of progress on developing the fee structure for the LLC. Comer reported that all of the necessary paperwork has been filed with the state of Missouri and the LLC is fully registered.

Regional Hybrid Advantage Feeder Calf Sales & Bull Test Placement: One concern of breeders is the ability to test and market bulls. Early bull tests focused largely on rate of gain without regard to feed efficiency, soundness, conformation, or expected progeny differences. One strategy would be to conduct a bull test in each of the four regions.

Chairman Branscum asked everyone to consider judges for Ft. Worth and Denver overnight.

Meeting was adjourned to the “old office” at 4:25 p.m. CST. ACA Board of Directors Minutes Comfort Inn Board Room April 10, 2010 •Platte City, Mo. The ACA Board of Directors meeting resumed at the Comfort Inn Board Room, Platte City, Mo., on Saturday, April 10, 2010. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Neal Branscum at 8:40 a.m. CST. Board members present included Branscum, Melroe, Culp, Sheets, Clarahan, Esch, Higgins, Madaris and Schrick. Board members absent included Hossle, Miller and Sulak. ACA Staff members and guests present included Comer and Creason.

Building / Grounds Committee Report: Esch presented the following option:

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a. Examine the original blueprints and determine if a new sloped roof could be built onto the existing structure to care take of the water leakage. b. If Stan could research the type of permit needed for remodeling, Don would be willing to return to hire subs to serve as the project contractor. (Factors to consider would be whether or not a sprinkler system and an elevator would be required.) For remodeling projects, are we required to remodel according to 2006 codes. If not, Don suggests that we remodel the building and move back in. c. The remodeling project would include dividing the upstairs into a north suite that would be rented. The rental income would pay for the remodeling costs over time and add value to the ACA’s largest asset.

Higgins moved that we proceed with Esch’s recommendation and have Comer proceed to research the permits needed for the remodeling project. Seconded by Clarahan. Motion carried.

Melroe suggested that the ACA reimburse Esch for his time and travel. Esch thanked the Board for the gesture but asked us to delay this decision until he could determine how long the project would last and what his out of pocket costs might be. This will be revisited after we have more information on costs.

Budget Committee: Sheets revisited the budget deficit issue and suggested a $5 across the board fee increase for registration fees for members to cover the budgetary shortfall. Sheets moved that we increase the charge on all registration fees, with the exception of performance registrations and transfers, by $5, effective July 1, 2010. Seconded

by Clarahan. Motion carried. (Registrations include registering commercial dams and importing cows registered in other breed associations.)

National Banquet, Sale & Benefit Auction: Branscum suggested moving the National Sale to Monday in the West Hall and recast it as a National Fundraiser. Higgins moved that the Show and Sale Committee make the necessary arrangements and inquiries to transform the National Sale in Newmarket Hall to a National Fundraiser to be held in the West Hall on Monday evening at the North American. Seconded by Schrick. Motion carried.

Melroe moved that the Junior Benefit Auction be held in conjunction with the National Junior Show Banquet held at the Junior National beginning in 2010.

The first $12,000 or 50% of the gross, whichever is greater, is earmarked for the next year’s junior national. Seconded by Schrick. Motion carried. Culp and Counts will coordinate.

Minimum Chianina Percentage letter from Lene Hitz: Branscum shared the letter sent to the ACA Board members by former ACA Board Member Lene Hitz concerning the registration of low percentage Chianina cattle.

Low Percentage Registrations: Culp shared a collection of tables documenting the Chianina Percentages by Breed Type, Percentage and Gender, since the inception of the American Chianina Association. Additionally, Culp presented a packet of information including the Grand and Reserve Grand Champions at Denver, Ft. Worth, the Junior National and the North American from 2004 through 2010 and the percentage of Chianina blood in each of those cattle. Tables were included showing the general decrease of Chianina blood in these animals from 2004 through 2010.

Culp moved that breeding cattle born on or after Jan. 1, 2012 must have a minimum of 6.25% Chianina blood in order to participate in ACA nationally sponsored shows or sales. Seconded

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by Esch. Motion carried unanimously.

2nd Reading – Amendment to Bylaws Article 2 Section 1 (Executive Committee): Hossle identified some discrepancies in the by-laws regarding the Executive Committee. These discrepancies are found in Article VII, Section 1.

Executive Committee. (a) The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, the President, and two other members of the Board of Directors appointed by the Chairman. The Executive Committee shall supervise and direct the business affairs of the Association under policies established by the Board of Directors an may, under such policies, act on behalf of the Association in any matter when the Board of Directors is not in session, reporting to the Board for its ratification of the Committee’s actions at each regular meeting or special meeting called for that purpose.

A majority of the members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet at such times as established by the Board of Directors, or as called by the Chairman or by a majority of the Committee.

Hossle/Miller moved/seconded that Article VII, Section 1, be changed to read: “The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairman, ViceChairman, Secretary, Treasurer and one additional board member appointed by the Chairman.” This constitutes the first reading of the proposed amendment to the by-laws of the ACA. Culp moved that we adopt the amendment to the by-laws as proposed

by Hossle. Seconded by Clarahan.

Motion carried.

The next board meeting will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at the Junior National.

2011 Fundraiser: (Star-Spangled Fundraiser) This event could be ear-

marked for the ACA Headquarters remodeling project. This project is tabled until the July meeting.

ACA National Banquet / Benefit Auction Committee: A new standing committee will be formed. Committee members to be asked will include Steve Melroe, Rob Sheets, Jessica Comer and Jill Miller.

Employee Handbook: Tabled to the July meeting.

National Judges’ Selection: Nominations: Randy Mullinix, Tom Farrer, Ken Guens, Rob Sheets Denver: 1st choice – Ken Guens, MI; 2nd choice – Tom Farrer, IN Ft. Worth: Open: Randy Mullinix Jr. Show: Rob Sheets Alternate judge for either show Chris Skaggs Melroe moved that only members can enter cattle in ACA sponsored shows and sales. Esch seconded.

Motion carried.

CEO Address to the Board: Comer addressed the board in his new role as CEO. He commended the board for taking the steps necessary at this meeting to address key issues and concerns facing the ACA. His door will always be open and the phone will always be answered.

Clarahan moved to adjourn at 12:22 p.m. Seconded by Keith Schrick.

Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Ken Culp III, Secretary ACA Board of Directors Minutes Conference Call • June 3, 2010 Members present: Neal Branscum, Steve Melroe, Ken Culp, III, Rob Sheets, Dennis Clarahan, Don Esch, John Higgins, Dwight Hossle, Chuck Madaris, Ed Miller, Keith Schrick, Brian

Sulak and CEO Stan Comer.

Chairman Branscum convened the meeting at 7:09 p.m. EDT. He called to attention the bid estimate for the ACA Building renovation e-mailed by Don on June 2 and the Executive Committee minutes e-mailed by Ken on June 2.

There are three items of business: • Review bids for the ACA Headquarters Renovation • Resignation of Dawn Jochim and advertisement of that position.

• Resignation of Ed Creason and discussion about the Director of Marketing and Performance position.

Review bids for the ACA Headquarters Renovation Don reviewed the bid with the board and covered specifications and the resulting bid ranges. The total cost of the renovation, including a 15% costs overrun is $74,991. The renovation will result in 1520 square feet of rental property. At a $1,500 rental fee per month, the entire renovation would be paid for through rental fees in just over five years. $15 / square foot is a competitive rate for Platte City, which would result in $1,800 to $2,000 per month.

Figuring a 6% loan, the total payout would be ten years. A $100,000 loan at 6% would result in a monthly payment of $831.

Ed Miller moved that Stan Comer go to the bank tomorrow and get the loan for the renovation. John Higgins seconded. There was no additional discussion. Motion carried unanimously.

Don will contact the roofer tomorrow and inquire as to the cost of a longer guarantee. (We currently have a 5 year guarantee.)

Resignation of Dawn Jochim Stan reviewed the timeline involving Dawn’s resignation as the Director of Membership and Accounting. The Board wishes her well in her new endeavor, which includes a substantial pay raise and expanded benefit

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ACA Show Reports Board Minutes (continued) 25th Annual Michigan Junior Chi Field Day Allegan, Mich.

July 11, 2010 Rob Chapman, Bellevue, Mich.

The Michigan Junior Chi Association hosted its 25th Annual Michigan Junior Chi Field Day on July 11, 2010 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. The show included a division for registered Maine-Anjou heifers and steers, as well as a division for steers of other breeds and crosses. The judge was Rob Chapman from Bellevue, Mich.

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Field Day, there were pictures and articles of our members from years ago and scrapbooks on hand. In addition to the annual Obstacle Course Contest, a Stockman’s Quiz was held and prizes were given out during the day.

Donna and Kevin Doneth were recognized for initiating the Field Day Show in 1985, which was held at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds in Corunna, Mich. Thirty-eight cattle were shown. Donna and Kevin continued the tradition through 1995.

In 1996, Kelley Phinney Tresnak and Kendra Phinney took over leadership of the Michigan Junior Chi’s and continued the Field Day Show. The location changed to the Clinton County Fairgrounds in St. Johns, Mich. Kelley and Kendra were recognized for their leadership from 1996 to 2000.

The current Michigan Junior Chi advisors, since 2001, are Deb Geuns, Shelly Warner and Cheryl Hutchison.

Everett Tom was also recognized as Outstanding Junior Chi Supporter, for his generous support of the Michigan Junior Chi Association over the years through donations and support at the sales.

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Champion Chi Heifer Exhibited by Kendra VanOrder, Hamilton, Mich.

Reserve Champion Chi Heifer Exhibited by Kendra VanOrder, Hamilton, Mich.

Grand Champion Chianina Steer Exhibited by Whitney James Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Steer Exhibited by Brik Rupprecht

Showmanship Winners Champion Senior Showman – Kimberly Doneth Champion Intermediate Showman – Brooke Rupprecht Champion Junior Showman – Triston Warner

package. The conference call meeting of the Executive Committee resulted in the decision to advertise an entry level position to answer the phones, handle the mail, and do general bookkeeping, with a CPA doing the accounting work. Stan has met with a CPA who is local and is interested in reconciling the monthly bank statements, developing the monthly P & L Statements and quarterly accounting for $500 per month. An advantage to this system is that we have an outside person reviewing our finances and money handling procedures. This also benefits the ACA during the approved procedures audit. This reduces the cost of our audit from $7,000 to $3,000 per year. The new ACA position would be a Membership / Member Services Coordinator.

Stan reiterated that Dawn was an excellent employee who we hated to see leave, but couldn’t turn down this lucrative opportunity.

Stan has contacted former Junior members to promote this opportunity but has not had much response.

Another possibility is to hire a staffing agency to fill the position.

A lengthy discussion followed regarding the immediacy of hiring an individual to staff the office. The CEO was directed to proceed.

Resignation of Ed Creason and discussion about the Director of Marketing and Performance position The consensus was to postpone this discussion until the June meeting held at the Junior National. Everyone is to consider and bring staffing alternatives for this position to the June board meeting.

Dwight moved for adjournment at 9 p.m. EDT. Seconded by Ed Miller.

Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted, Ken Culp III, Secretary

Chiangus & Chiford Cattle

Ned Ellis

Home (334) 227-4446

Chuck Madaris

Office:

Cell: (334) 657-5833

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

Email: talmoranch@aol.com

(334) 288-5049 232 Cruise Rd. Hope Hull, AL 36043

Web site: www.talmoranch.com

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Chiangus bulls for sale at the farm.

JCA “Professional Sale Management & Marketing Services” Alan Sears 61 Westward Way • Eaton, CO 80615 Home/Office: (970) 454-3986 • Mobile: (970) 396-7521 aksears8@msn.com • www.searsmarketingservices.com

GeoRGia CHIANGuS Tim & Judy Gilstrap

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indiana Gettinger ChiAngus

Barb Gettinger 3464 S. 325 E. Rushville, IN 46173 (765) 938-1971

P.O. Box 330 Stephens, GA 30667 Roddy Sturdivant

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

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

Selling Bulls, Heifers & Steers

Farms, Inc.

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

Gehrke Farms

Gehrke Farms Beef ( 877) LEANBEEF • gehrke.farms@yahoo.com Freezer Beef & Beef Snack Sticks

1355 Wright’s Mill Rd. Commerce, GA 30530

(706) 335-7448 Home (706) 336-8258 Barn

Brian Orth, Herdsman (309) 464-5240

Terry Johnson, Owner R.R. 1 • N. Henderson, IL 61466 (309) 464-5386

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alabama

Rob Postin

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

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

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indiana

Guest Ranch

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

BREEDER OF ALMOST FAMOUS

Bulls & Females for sale at all times.

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

Sale Labor Day Weekend

Home of WRL Tracken Norman

Iowa Mark L. & Caralee Rogers

Chiangus Chimaine Club Calves Larry and Barb Garrett

Chis Made Right Today

R.R. 1 • Douds, IA 52551 (641) 936-4682

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Chi-Maine Breeding Stock Quality Alfalfa for Sale

4496 N. Round Barn Rd., Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 935-7384 Email: bgarrett@globalsite.net

CHIMAINEs

Clarahan Farms Dennis • Ryan • Neil

Breeders of Chiangus Cattle Scott Trennepohl

Jeff Trennepohl

(765) 620-1700 • cell (765) 779-4528 • home sttrennepohl@yahoo.com

(765) 620-0733 • cell (765) 533-4644 • home

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

6591 W 625 N • Middletown, IN 47356 5487 N 525 W • Middletown, IN 47356

Kentucky

CF Mike & Teresa Rose • Gary & Beverly Rose

Carlada Farms Chiangus Cattle

Johnny & Jane Mounce (606) 871-7922 (H) (606) 305-7880 (C) E-mail: jmounce@dishmail.net

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591 Warner Rd. Nancy, KY 42544

John & Sue Mounce (606) 871-7505 Visitors Always Welcome

814 Ard Ridge Rd. Nancy, KY 42544 Office & Fax: (606) 871-9454 Owners: Leonard & June Branscum: (606) 871-7859 Neal & Rebekah Branscum: (606) 872-5395

Val B. & Vicky B. Shields

837 Dahms Rd. Falmouth, KY 41040 (859) 654-4440 or (859) 391-0758 Web site: www.VBSFarms.com

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, Deiter Brothers & Circle E Farms

Michigan

501 Russell Rd.• Noxapater, MS 39346 (662) 724-2685 (home) • (662) 325-2675 (work) • coward@cvm.msstate.edu

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Cattle Company Home of FBF Nevada Nights 2CA

The Vander Kolks

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Carl, Gail, Craig, Kim & Susan Dorr, Michigan

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

Ventura Farm 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

3437 Co. Rd. 2560 • Higbee, MO 65257 (816) 213-3941 • lees7832@yahoo.com

montana

Mark & Michelle Halls Allan & Marlene Halls 30523 St. Hwy. 104 (320) 278-3285 • (320) 278-3229 Breeding Stock Available

Fullblood Chianina Chiangus Breeding Bulls & Heifers Brad Lees

minnesota

Show Lambs

Lees Cattle Company

Chi-Angus Cattle

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noRtH CaRolina

Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs

Carolina Chiangus

55943 U.S. Hwy. 275 Norfolk, NE 68701 (402) 371-0695 Cell (402) 649-5804

Chi's, Maines & Angus

Club Calves & Breeding Stock the brand of quality

Visitors Always Welcome!

E-mail: ohl@conpoint.com

Tim Davis & Kids P.O. Box 1347 • Huntersville, NC 28070 (704) 361-3098 tdavis4886@aol.com

noRtH daKota Jerry and DelorisAdamson HC 74, Box 10 Cody, NE 69211 (402) 823-4350 • (402) 823-4338

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

2009 NWSS Champion Chianina Pen

Visit us at www.schaeferchiangus.com

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

Breeding Heifers, Breeding Bulls and Club Calves Now Available For Viewing and Sale Private Treaty • Call for Directions Bill & Linda Ramsey 4002 Kay Ave • Grand Island, NE 68803 Toll Free Office: (877) 384-4527 • Cell: (308) 380-1549 • Fax: (308) 384-7379 www.ramseychiangus.com

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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

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Form to Function JSC Momentum 74T PCA

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Hunt Farms CATTLE, CLUB US CA NG LV A I ES CH

Home Phone (937) 548-3050

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

oregon

Ron Kreis, Auctioneer 2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Specializing in Purebred & General Livestock Auctions Ron Kreis Adamsville, OH (740) 796-5242 (740) 683-3235 rtkreis@hughes.net

White Cattle Company

ROWE FARMS CHIMAINE Gene Rowe & Family 10578 Gettysburg-Darke Rd. New Paris, OH 45347 (937) 678-9015 – office (937) 533-1529 – mobile

Winegardner Show Cattle Brad, Melanie, Tyler, Ashley & Hannah Raising quality Chi cattle you can depend on.

8865 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45801 Brad: (419) 303-3300 Tyler: (419) 236-4375 www.winegardnershowcattle.com

oklahoma

Your West Coast Chi Connection Mary Lee & Doris White 74138 Turnout Road • Burns, OR 97720 (541) 589-1476 – Mary Lee (541) 573-6566 – Doris

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www.whitecattleco.com • maryleewhite@centurytel.net

pennsylvania

Sky Meadows Lee & Elene Hitz 100 Harrison Drive Annville, PA 17003 hitzannville@aol.com (717) 269-1115 High Percentage Chiangus Seedstock

south Dakota

SDSU Cow Camp Miller, South Dakota Chase Comer P.O. Box 705 • Ardmore, OK 73402

Purebred Chiangus We breed for OPTIMUMS. Not extremes.

Performance tested bulls and females • Show prospects

Chi-Influenced Cattle For Sale Clay Duxbury (605) 204-0763 (cell) • (605) 853-9280 (work) clay.duxbury@sdstate.edu

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Tennessee

Jan, Jeff & Brandon Johnson P.O. Box 337 Dunlap, TN 37327 Office (423) 949-2434 Home (423) 949-3559 email: janbj@bledsoe.net

“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 RichardAlanArnold, President & Manager

Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch

Bottom Line Genetics For Profit Minded Cattlemen

Texas

Cattle for sale by Mr. Beef, Paycheck and Waco, full brother to Moonshine.

HB MR BEEF 20D 2CA

Winfred B. Brown

1995 Chiangus Classic Division Champion 1994 ACA National Division Champion

408 W. Simmons Weatherford, TX 76086 Phone: (817) 594-3292

David & Dar Lee HCR 4, Box 93 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-3824 (806) 983-7221 cell

Jody & Shawnda Rt. 2, Box 36 Lockney, TX 79241 (806) 652-2383 (806) 983-7225 cell

Jered Shipman • Herdsman/Consultant • (806) 983-7226 Fax: (806) 652-3738 www.fosterbrosfarms.com fosterbros@att.net

Woodhaven Farms Tennessee Chianina Steer & Heifer Futurity

Sponsor of

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

Chiangus Winnie & Danny Lane Box 98 Santa Anna, TX 76878 325-348-9105

Graham Chiangus

Fullblood Chianina bulls and females always available.

Breeders of Quality Chi Cattle Pete, Debra, Taylor & Blythe Graham 2355 Peavine Firetower Rd. Crossville, TN 38571 (931) 484-4666

Dr. B. Ward Lane 6162 Northaven Dallas, TX 75230 214-369-4017

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

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

Call for video.

Jason Schrick Ranch Manager Business: (817) 596-0799 Chad Hudgins (817) 374-2252 Cell: (817) 366-8511 (817) 597-8970

Certified Brucellosis & TB Free Herd ID #20020090310

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Mexico Adolfo Fco. Trevino Gil

Rancho La Mesa (01152) 81 11556799 (Trabajo) (011521) 8113910032 (Trabajo) (011521) 8183969380 (Movil) adolfo@chianina.com.mx chianina@prodigy.com.mx chianinamx@skype Alvarez 430 sur Mty N.L. 64000 www.chianina.com.mx

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Arizona • California • Kansas • New Mexico Nevada • Oklahoma • Texas • Utah

Circle E Cattle Company Mineral Wells, Texas

SouthEAST Region Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana Mississippi • Missouri • North Carolina • South Carolina Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia

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

BW Ethridge (940) 452-1100

West Virginia

McHale Farms Lewisburg & Union, West Virginia Land & Cattle Club Calf & Chiangus

Hybrid Advantage Logo The ACA has submitted the Hybrid Advantage Logo to be trademarked. We are now able to use it in our publications and advertisements. This is a great new opportunity for the ACA and its membership.

ACA members will be able to use the Hybrid Advantage Logo in their advertisements and sale catalogs. This logo will become a well recognized logo and this will be useful for members who use the logo in their advertisements.

Steve McHale P.O. Box 302 • Union, WV 24983 (304) 772-3389 • (304) 667-1962 whomadewho1@verizon.net

The logo is available in color or black and white. Please contact Heather Counts at (517) 214-0927 or acjeditor@earthlink.net if you would like a copy of the file to utilize in your promotions.

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Alabama Circle E Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 CK Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Colorado National Western Stock Show. . . . . 14 Sears Marketing Services . . . . . 36, 53 Georgia Chi-G Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 RSE Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Talmo Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Illinois Gehrke Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 JCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Secondino, Jame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Triple M Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Indiana Four Roses Cattle LLC. . . . . . . . . . . 54 Garrett’s Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Gettinger ChiAngus Farm. . . . . . . . 53 Miller, Jeff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Trennepohl Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wilstem, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Iowa Clarahan Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 CMRT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 EDJE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sullivan Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Kentucky Ard Ridge Genetics.. . . . . . . . . . 17, 54 Carlada Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 RJ Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 VBS Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Wilson Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . IFC-1

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Michigan VKR Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 55 Ventura Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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SULLIVAN SUPPLY Sullivan Supply South Hillsboro, Texas (800) 588-7096 Fax (254) 582-7114

Sullivan Supply Inc. Dunlap, Iowa (800) 475-5902 Fax (712) 643-5154

Yellow Rose Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . 57 Minnesota Halls Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mississippi Coward, Danny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Missouri ACA National Western Hybrid Advantage Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Continental Livestock Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Ellis Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Lees Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Montana Gergen Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Oregon Grassland Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 White Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . 57 Pennsylvania Sky Meadows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 South Dakota SDSU Cow Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Tennessee Graham Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Looney, Tom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 RiverBend Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch. . . . . . . 58

Woodhaven Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Nebraska Ohlrichs, Wayne & Barb. . . . . . . . . . 56 Ramsey Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Rocking J Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 New jersey Riverview Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 North Carolina Carolina Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 North Dakota Melroe Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Schaefer Chiangus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Ohio Buell Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hunt Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Kreis, Ron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Rowe Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Wendt, Kevin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Winegardner Show Cattle. . . . . . . . 57

Texas AB’s Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Circle E Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . 59 Foster Bros. Farms. . . . . . . . . . 58, IBC Lazy SB Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC Liberty Lanes Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Schrick Land & Cattle. Ltd.. . . . . . . . 58 Sullivan Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Walter G. Mizes Ranches. . . . . . . . . 58 W.B. Brown & Sons. . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Whitten, Earl & Bret . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 West Virginia McHale Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mexico Adolfo Fco. Trevino Gil. . . . . . . . . . . 59

Oklahoma Booth, C.K. Sonny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Congratulations on exhibiting the Chiangus Senior Heifer Calf Division Champion at the 2010 National Junior Heifer Show!

LSB Raven Rebel 311W 1CA Sire: BC 7022 Raven 7965 Dam: HXC Aristocrat 931P 1CA

Gale Long 2807 Farmersville Johnsville Rd Farmersville, OH 45325 (937) 696-2588