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January/February 2014; Volume 24/Number 4
South Dakota feedlot owner Bryan Nagel likes to know where the calves that are fed in his feedlot come from in order to know how they will perform.
South Dakota feedlot owner likes to know the source of cattle he feeds O’Hara Land & Cattle
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American Royal Coverage 28 Board Minutes
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Heritage Road
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N.A.I.L.E. Coverage
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Using Calving Ease Scores to Monitor and Reduce Dystocia 62 Neil Birkeland Spotlight
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Growing up on a cattle ranch in South Dakota, Bryan Nagel knew that’s what he wanted to do the rest of his life. When he had the opportunity to move back to the home place he did just that. In 2009, Bryan and his family moved back to the home place where his father, John, had previously run a feedlot. When he returned, they also took the opportunity to expand the operation, which now has a 2,200 head capacity. The feedlot, which is located in southeast South Dakota, near the town of Avon, is filled with 60 percent custom fed cattle and 40 percent owned by Nagel. John PRSRT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Jefferson City, MO 65101 Permit #303
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also continues to help at the feedlot, which Bryan says has helped him be successful. “We purchase cattle from within 150 miles to put in the feedlot. The MaineAnjou cattle we feed out make up about 15 percent of the cattle, but those are ...continued on page 14
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Nagel Feedlot
A look into South Dakota feedlot operator, Bryan Nagel and his operation.
O’Hara Land & Cattle
A look into the O’Hara Land & Cattle operation.
American Royal Coverage
Complete coverage of the 2013 American Royal, Kansas City, Mo.
Board Minutes
Complete coverage of the 2013 National Meeting, held in conjunction with the 2013 N.A.I.L.E., Louisville, Ky.
N.A.I.L.E.
Complete coverage of the 2013 National Maine-Anjou Show, held in conjunction with the 2013 N.A.I.L.E., Louisville, Ky.
Neil Birkeland Spotlight
A spotlight on Neil Birkeland and his family, the 2013 Commercial Producer of the Year.
Headquarters by John Boddicker
Commercial Connection by Dave Steen
Announcements
New Junior Members
New Adult Members
Junior Update
by Reighly Blakley
Index/Dateline
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Headquarters Current EPD Profile (Active) MaineTainer Sires MaineTainer Dams Maine-Anjou Sires Maine-Anjou Dams
CE 6.5 6.8 7.2 7.2
BW 2.1 2.1 2.5 2.4
WW 35.8 37.6 39.5 39.8
YW 72.4 75.7 78.4 78.6
MCE 0.9 1.8 2.8 2.9
MM 19.3 19.7 19.4 19.4
MWW 37.1 38.5 39.2 39.3
CW -3 -1.1 1 1
FT 0.01 0.01 0 0
REA 0.13 0.14 0.18 0.17
MARB 0.18 0.2 0.19 0.2
%RT 0.26 0.26 0.32 0.31
A Successful Breeding Program The definition is?
by John Boddicker, executive vice president American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Mission Statement The AMAA will promote Maine-Anjou genetics that provide superior, value added performance, docility and carcass excellence for the beef industry while also providing expanded membership services for adult and junior members.
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programs and if I can paraphrase Dave, he mentioned there is a world of difference between expectations and reality. If a program is built on reality rather than total expectation, the program itself has a much better chance of longevity and satisfaction! Stop and think about that for a minute and I think you will agree. The visible programs of a breed have the ability to set the mark for sale prices. With that visibility different levels of input costs is a major factor! That part of the equation is most times lost in the shuffle when the comparison factor is in motion.
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A few questions a breeder needs to constantly ask themselves are: • What is my breeding program? • Do I have a plan for where I want this program to be in five or 10 years? • What exactly am I trying to accomplish with my program? • Do I have the cow base needed to meet my expectations? • How do I measure success? For those that struggle with their place in a pedigreed industry, I would venture to say a large percentage of them would have a tough time answering the above questions. The quick fix or the idea that the unit of semen is the answer to a breeding program usually doesn’t turn out for the best! The building of generations in order to develop an individual’s stamp on his or her breeding program seems to be far removed from some of our modern day programs. Seedstock producers need to sell their cattle for acceptable premiums, no doubt about it! If one has a handle on what they want their program to be, then the comparison factor creeps in. It is human nature to believe in your product, but a pitfall that I see many falling into is comparing what they sell their cattle for, as compared to breeder “A” down the road or in some other state. It really doesn’t make any difference because as the old saying goes, you are not comparing ‘apples to apples’. Along the same line of thinking, I was talking to Dave Guyer about marketing of breeding
What component of the above diagram is missing from your breeding program? Our good friend, Jay Carlson of BEEF magazine print and digital communications has shared some thoughts with us regarding the message of this article: SALES ARE VITAL FOR
SUCCESS! When production success is achieved, the number one challenge for seedstock producers is selling cattle for acceptable premiums. • ONE MAKES THE MARKET • TAKES THE MARKET • PROTECTS THE MARKET or watches the market go away. After establishing a market, what keeps other breeders from taking your market from you? Most likely you are missing one or more of the components from the first diagram. After all is said and done it takes time, work and true dedication to meet the REALITY of your business plan. The definition of a successful breeding program is attaining success by achieving goals that you have WRITTEN down on your business plan. Remember, hope is not a business strategy. A sign at an Amish shop in Jamesport, Mo., reads:
He who wants milk should not sit on a stool in the middle of a pasture, expecting the cow to back up to him.
Good Luck Selling!
Commercial Connection
Season’s Greetings! by David Steen, commercial development director Happy Holidays to everyone! I wish each and every one of you much happiness, good health and prosperity in 2014! I hope this time of the year finds everyone in an upbeat mood as cattle prices have made a huge turn around since the second quarter, especially in the feeding sector and calf prices are now at an all time history high. When the feeding industry makes money, it usually projects a positive price benefit to the cow/ calf producer. No time in the history of cattle feeding have losses been so great. I have talked with numerous feedyards that incurred losses from $150 - $350 a head and there was no way out of the situation, it was basically a “grin and bear it” situation through July and August. Fast forward to early fall and the return to some profitability has finally made its way back into the black. Unfortunately, our committed producers that consigned cattle to our American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) feed trial at the Tri-County Steer and Heifer Futurity (TCSCF) felt the brunt of the cattle feeding business, and for this I send my apologies to them. However, when you studied the results of our cattle, it shows that there is a great difference between cattle and their genetics because we did have cattle that made money through this trying time. The high profit one-third heifers made $119.46 per head and the low profit onethird heifers lost $175.36 per head. That is a range difference between the high profit and low profit heifers of $294.82. The high profit one-third steers made $40.85
per head and the low profit one-third steers lost $270 per head. That’s a range difference from the low and high profit steers of $310.85! 2013 AMAA National Feed Trial The Final Numbers The AMAA and I want to thank Mr. Darrell Busby, manager of the TCSCF and his staff for collecting the data, keeping all of the records and mailing the checks along with the feeding and carcass data. They all do a great job and we are very fortunate to be associated with the TCSCF. I also want to thank Gregory Feedyards, Tabor, Iowa, for allowing us the opportunity to feed our cattle at their facility. Feedyard manager, David Trowbridge and feedyard owner, Jim Gregory have been outstanding to work with and we are honored to have fed our cattle at their facility. This year’s feeding trial will again be held at Gregory’s. The following article “How did the Maine-Anjou’s Measure Up?” is authored by Darrell Busby and printed unedited in its entirety. This article compares both the steers and heifers in the top one-third and bottom one-third profit groups. How did the Maine-Anjou’s Measure Up? Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity (TCSCF) collected growth and carcass data on 286 head of Maine-Anjou cattle, thanks to the recruiting efforts of David Steen and Mike Holden. TCSCF has been collecting retained ownership data for 31 years with the main goal of improving profits for cow-calf producers by determining and measuring economically
relevant traits. The 2012 drought not only caused forage shortages for the cowherd, but also drove up corn prices resulting in the worst losses in the TCSCF program’s history. But, as our cow-calf producers quickly point out, we have added income 10 of the last 12 years. So, how did the Maine-Anjou’s do? Were any cattle profitable? In Table 1 I have compared the high profit one-third heifers and steers with the low profit one-third heifers and steers. The first number that jumps out is the age on delivery. Due to the 2012 drought, calves were weaned early and delivered to the feedlot at weights lighter than during a normal rainfall year. The higher profit groups are faster gaining, more efficient and have higher marbling scores with similar fat cover. When comparing the Maine’s to our bigger data set, they have larger ribeye areas at similar hot carcass weights. The higher marbling scores produce higher valued carcasses due to consumer demand to high quality beef. In Table 2 the high profit one-third groups for both heifers and steers have the highest percent Prime, premium Choice and low Choice or better. The Yield Grade 4’s are all in the low profit groups except one heifer carcass. The total group had 5.4 percent Yield Grade 4’s compared to the industry average during the marketing time of 19 to 29 percent Yield Grade 4’s. The difference in percent low Choice or better between the heifers and steers is 73.9 percent versus 53.5 percent, which is twice our historic difference of 10 percent.
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Commercial Connection Table 1 ITEM
HIGH PROFIT 1/3 HEIFERS
LOW PROFIT 1/3 HEIFERS
HIGH PROFIT 1/3 STEERS
LOW PROFIT 1/3 STEERS
# of Head
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31
63
63
Delivery Weight Age at Delivery
407 210
539 196
478 1919
593 221
Days on Feed
221
198
221
189
Final Weight Avg. Disposition Score
1,113 1.7
1,142 2.2
1,264 1.7
1,236 1.7
ADG Feed to Gain
3.21 5.91
3.06 6.47
3.55 5.96
3.33 6.31
Days of Age at Harvest Weight Per Day of Age
431 2.98
394 2.81
412 3.34
410 2.95
Hot Carcass Weight Fat Cover (inches) Ribeye Area (square inches)
690 .46 12.2
698 .46 12.2
782 .44 13.1
754 .45 13.0
Marbling Score Carcass Price, $/cwt
SM 66 $203.37
SM 37 $195.52
SM 22 $201.70
SL 93 $195.52
Retail Value/Days on Test Retail Value/Days of Age
$4.368 $3.901
$4.174 $3.474
$4.836 $4.484
$4.547 $3.618
Table 2 - Quality Grade and Yield Grade Distribution ITEM
HIGH PROFIT 1/3 HEIFERS
LOW PROFIT 1/3 HEIFERS
HIGH PROFIT 1/3 STEERS
LOW PROFIT 1/3 STEERS
Yield Grade 1&2 Yield Grade 3 Yield Grade 4
42% 58% 0.0%
55% 29% 16.1%
49% 49% 1.6%
70% 20% 9.8%
% low Choice or better % Prime % upper 2/3 Choice % Select % Standard
80.6% 3.2% 22.6% 19.4% 0.0%
67.7% 0.0% 16.1% 32.3% 0.0%
69.8% 0.0% 9.5% 30.2% 0.0%
42.6% 0.0% 3.3% 54.1% 0.0%
HIGH PROFIT 1/3 HEIFERS
LOW PROFIT 1/3 HEIFERS
HIGH PROFIT 1/3 STEERS
LOW PROFIT 1/3 STEERS
$154.97 $619
$140.84 $765
$168.22 $790
$154.19 $908
Gross Income $/head Risk Management $/head
$1,403 $76
$1,364 $3
$1,579 $74
$1,434 $3
Feed Cost $/head %Treated Death Loss/head Treatment Cost $/head Non Feed Cost $/head
$603 52% 0 $9.45 $139.27
$631 65% 0 $17.03 $145.84
$681 38% 0 $7.25 $140.60
$639 71% 0 $34.19 $158.83
Profit $/head Difference between high profit and low profit 1/3
$119.46
$-175.36
$40.85
$-270
Value/cwt on Delivery Difference between high profit and low profit 1/3
$184.31
Economic Summary Table 3 ITEM
Market Price/cwt on Delivery Market Price/head on Delivery
$294.82
With all the red ink in the feedlot sector these past 14 months the high profit one-third heifers and steers both turned a profit. Congratulations! The young age of the calves on arrival resulted in a high pull rate compared to our average pull rate of 17 percent. Death loss was two head out of 286 or 0.7 percent, well below the national average of 2.5 percent. TCSCF feedlots do an excellent job of identifying calves needing treatment and keeping death loss to a minimum. The difference in profit between the high profit onethird and low profit one-third for both 8 January/February 2014
$109.67 $74.64
$310.85 $175.87
$111.83 $64.04
the heifers and steers is the widest we have seen in 31 years of data collection. With the higher feed and non-feed cost and the premiums paid for higher quality carcasses, the impact of lower gain, higher feed to gain, lower percent Choice for cattle with health and disposition problems are compounded. The cattle business is giving bigger rewards for healthy, faster gaining, more efficient, docile cattle with the ability to produce low Choice carcasses with .45 inches of fat cover. We discovered there are MaineAnjou cattle from progressive producers
that are more than capable of turning a profit in the worst of times. Please contact Darrell Busby at dbusby@iastate.edu or 712.769.2600 or myself for more information on TCSCF and the Maine-Anjou cattle fed this past year. I invite you to study and really compare the numbers. I think you will see a number of small to moderate positives from increased gains, lower treatment costs, higher yield grades and the cattle that had higher marbling scores, higher Choice and Prime grades were the most profitable. Consistency of the Maine-Anjou breed is remarkable. For instance, let’s talk about the trait consistency of MaineAnjou cattle and compare only one trait, fat cover, between the cattle in the six years of Nebraska feeding trials and this year’s AMAA feed trial. The steers in the Nebraska trials had an average market weight of 1,309 lb. and an average fat cover .40 inches. This year’s AMAA/ TCSCF high profit steer group had an average market weight of 1,264 lb. with .44 inches of fat cover. The low profit steer group weighed 1,236 lb. and had a fat cover of .45 inches. That’s breed consistency for a single trait comparison in a universe of multiple diverse genetics! The heifers in the Nebraska feeding trials had an average market weight of 1,157 lb. and had an average fat cover of .49 inch. In this year’s feed trial, the one-third high profit heifers weighed 1,113 lb. and had a .46 inch of fat cover and the one-third low profit heifer group weighed 1,142 lb. and also had .46 inches of fat cover. Again, the consistency of the Maine-Anjou breed when comparing only one carcass trait! This is one of the major reasons that feedlot managers like to feed Maine-Anjou influenced cattle, because they can be fed to heavier market weights, minimizing the chance of deductions for a Yield Grade 4, overfat carcass. As a result, of the seven years of MaineAnjou feeding trials, we have collected carcass data on a total of 1,309 cattle. The consistency of the overall performance and carcass results substantiates the value of Maine-Anjou genetics! The gap is widening between commodity cattle and cattle that excel for known carcass traits, performance and the ability to perform
Commercial Connection above average. Why do some cattle grade better, have higher cutabilities, gain faster and do it on less feed? My belief is largely because of superior genetics! I encourage each and every one of you, from seedstock breeders to commercial producers, to begin and to continue to select for a balance of improved economic traits from birth weight to performance and carcass traits. The heritabilities for these traits are quite high, from 40-70 percent and improvements can be made very quickly, but a dedicated selection process must be put in place and followed for continued success. The Maine-Anjou breed can compete in any arena and WIN! We are proving this! Thanks again to the producers who so graciously supported our trial this year. Our continuing efforts to collect feeding and carcass data would be of no avail without these committed producers. Considering that this year was the worst cattle feeding year for losses in the 31 years of the TCSCF, these consignors are to be complimented for their commitment to our breed improvement. The consignors from six states include: • Merle & Merna Schrage, Parkersburg, Iowa • Rick & Rosemary Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo. • Rod & Clyde Belding, Sharpsburg, Iowa • Koo’s Kattle Kompany, Audubon, Iowa • Denny Grimm, Manning, Iowa • Opperman Family Farms, Manning, Iowa • Ben & Alicia Rigdon, New London, Iowa
• George Lukach, Streator, Ill. • Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo. • Mike Holden Maines & More, Scranton, Iowa • 4J Family Partnership, Parker, Texas • Rainey Stevens & Ebersole Cattle Co., Guernsey, Iowa • Truline Maines, Richards, Mo. • Tim, Karen & Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa • Richard Fechter, Howard, Kan. 2013 – 2014 AMAA/TCSCF The feeding site for the 2013-2014 AMAA feed trial will again be at Gregory’s Feedlot. Keep in mind that the TCSCF works with producers of all sizes and the producers of Maine-Anjou influenced cattle are welcome to feed from one head to hundreds. There are no limits. Additional information: • Gregory Feedlots Jim Gregory, owner David Trowbridge, manager 1164 305th Ave. Tabor, IA 51653 Phone: (712) 625-2311 Fax: (712) 625-2321 www.gregoryfeedlots.com e-mail: gregfeed@heartland.net From Tabor, Iowa go south on Highway 275 for two miles to junction 184 (County Hwy. J18) and 275. Head east on Highway 184 (J18) for three and a half miles to 305th avenue. Go north a quarter mile to top of a hill and look for a sign on the east side of the road. For those of you who are traveling on Interstate 29, take Exit 24 and go east 10
miles to Tabor, Iowa. Trial Delivery Dates If these dates do not work for you additional arrangements can be made for your cattle to be delivered on a date that does work for you. We will accept cattle anytime. Please call with your delivery intentions at (515) 201-3281 or feedlot manager, David Trowbridge at (712) 6252311 or cell (712) 370-2205. We appreciate having your cattle and will work to accommodate you any way that we can. 2014 Maine-Anjou Influenced Female Sale The AMAA will hold a Maine-Anjou influenced female Sale on Feb. 5, 2014 at the Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, Iowa. This sale is open to all registered and commercial producers of TH and PHA free Maine-Anjou influenced females. This sale will be at the front end of the Dunlap Livestock Auction’s weekly bred heifer and cow sale. Breed with Commitment and Direction! Maines on the Move, Dave Steen
2013 Maine-Anjou Commercial Development Award Winners 2013 Commercial Producer of the Year - Neil Birkeland, Dupree, S.D. 2013 Seedstock Producer of the Year - Blind Badger Ranch, Jim Hett and Bud Gamel, Fort Morgan, Colo. 2013 Maine-Anjou Breed Builder of the Year - Denison Acres, Denny & Donna Denison, Keatchie, La. 2013 Maine-Anjou Promoter of the Year - SEK Genetics, Don Coover, D.V.M., Galesburg, Kan. 2013 Commercial Partners of the Year - Casey & Curtis Hackbart, Seward and Milford, Neb. January/February 2014
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NEWS FLASH!
Solution and Tradition head to Canada! 049X
TLM
Solution
HAA Bold Move 284T │ TLM Miss Spice 411P AMAA Registration: 409496 Calved: 3/25/10 • Purebred • Black • Polled BW: 92 lbs. • Adj. WW: 766 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,406 lbs. CE 6.5
WW 65.2
YW 118.8
MILK 20.3
M&G 52.8
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FRAME 6.8
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BW 3.4
TLM Powerhouse 860U │ EFF Miss Dice 007K
AMAA Registration: 420878 Calved: 10/13/2011 • Purebred • Polled BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 840 lbs. • Adj. YW: 1,405 lbs. CE 3.4
BW 4.8
WW 52.9
YW 89.7
MILK 16.6
M&G 43.1
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FRAME 6.5
Thank you
to Cam and Tracy Wood, Section 19 Cattle Co., Canada, for their purchase of Solution and Tradition. Cam and Tracy are young breeders running 300 head of cows who have a passion for the Maine-Anjou breed.
Showring Presence... Commercial Acceptance Special thanks to Mooney Cattle Co., Thayer, Mo., for their recent purchase of 6 Truline Maine-Anjou bulls who will be put to work in their 400 head cow herd! Thank you to all of the bidders and buyers who came out to our recent bid-off. We wish you the best of luck with your recent purchases!
Truline Maines Everett - Steve - Mike Forkner 9282 E. Indian Line Rd.• Richards, MO 64778 (417) 484-3306 (877) 489-0570 (417) 549-0666 www.trulinemaines.com eforktlg@gmail.com
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Feature
About 15 percent of the cattle in the Nagel Feedlot are Maine-Anjou and many are from Bryan’s brother, Blane’s customers.
only the ones we are certain of,” he says. “There are likely more Maine-Anjou influenced cattle here that we don’t have a source on.” Nagel also tries to purchase feeder cattle from some of his brother, Blane’s customers. “Blane’s business is the cows and selling Maine-Anjou seedstock. I like to be able to purchase from his customers because I know what to expect from those cattle,” says Nagel. Several of his custom-fed cattle come from the same people every year. These cattle will include calves they have raised and others they have purchased. Nagel likes to have cattle in his feedlot that have originated from South Dakota and surrounding states as they seem to take the winter conditions easier, but he has also fed cattle from as far away as Kentucky and Oklahoma. “The northern cattle seem to be heartier, but the southern cattle producers continue to improve their genetics, which makes it easier to send them north to feed out,” he says. His feedlot is full all year long, with some customers feeding spring-born calves and some feeding summer or fall-born calves. “Our goal is for our customers to make money. Sometimes we will buy an interest in the calves they are sending to us to help 14
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ease their risk,” he says. “We like to find customers who want to retain ownership in their calves because then they can look at the data we provide and see where they need to make improvements.” Nagel helps some customers out by backgrounding all their calves and then
letting them come back and select their replacement heifers and feed out the rest. While the winter weather can pose a problem at times, each pen has a good windbreak and yards cleaned often so cattle don’t have to deal with as much mud or manure.
Nagel Feedlot has a 2,200-head capacity with 60 percent custom fed and 40 percent owned by Nagel.
Feature Even though there are some challenges to having a feedlot in South Dakota, Nagel says those challenges are offset by the availability of grain and grain byproducts and the availability of cattle with good genetics. Cattle are fed various different feed rations while at the feedlot. They have a starter ration that builds the cattle up to full feed and other rations with varying amounts of energy. They raise the majority of their own roughage, but 75 percent of their grain needs are purchased. “Grain byproducts have definitely changed how we feed cattle. It has made feeding cattle a little easier, with a less likeliness of founder, but we also have to know what is in the byproducts we are receiving,” he says. Nagel tests the byproducts when they are delivered to know the amount of moisture and nutrient content in order to know how much to include in each ration. “We are fortunate in the upper Midwest to have the supply of grain and byproducts for our cattle,” he says. “I think it has moved cattle feeding north to where the feed is.”
When calves are delivered, Nagel likes to know their history and what vaccinations they have received. All calves go through the chute on arrival for a 5-way vaccine, to be dewormed and to be implanted if the customer so desires. Weights are also taken and recorded at day one, day 90 and prior to delivery for harvest. At the 90-day period, calves that were previously implanted are re-implanted. This is also the time when the stragglers in a pen can be sorted to be fed differently. Customers who retain ownership also like to get more than just the gain data that Nagel provides to all customers. These producers sometimes want yield and grade carcass data. While nearly 80 percent of the cattle fed out at Nagel Feedlot go to the beef processing facility in Grand Island, Neb., sometimes they will send a load or two to a processing plant in Dodge City, Kan. if they think they will get a better price. Typically the lightest calves that come to Nagel’s feedlot will be about 450 pounds, with the majority weighing 550 to 600 pounds at delivery. Steer calves are fed to 1,350 to 1,500 pounds and heifers are
fed to 1,250 to 1,300 pounds. Nagel prefers to split feed steers and heifers, but on occasion he will feed them together and the whole group will be fed MGA, which is an extra cost for the steers. Nagel says in the future he would like to find more producers who want to retain ownership in their calves; however, he realizes this is also difficult with calves bringing $1,200 at the salebarn. “We are still in the situation of having low cow numbers and feedlots that aren’t full. Right now the cow-calf guys are in the driver’s seat as far as how much expansion will happen in the coming years,” he says. “The cattle industry is tough work and there aren’t as many kids coming back to continue the family operations. This is a concern for many of my customers and friends. My 4-year-old grandson enjoys coming out to the feedlot to help grandpa. I hope he will continue to enjoy it,” says Nagel. “I plan to do this for a lot more years and I hope that my family will continue the tradition after that.”
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Holden’s Maines and More We make cattle... BETTER! All bull prospects will be ultrasound scanned, pelvic measured and have an Igenity DNA profile. We have both spring yearling and fall-born bulls available! 3rd place steer out of 50 head in the 2013 Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Carcass Challenge in our first time entering! Retail Value/Day on Test - $6.456 ADG on Test - 5.1 lbs. ADG Overall - 4.61 lbs. Final Weight - 1,502 lbs. erican on m A 7 i 0 20 ssociat Year A u o j An the Maine- Producer of ial mmerc
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We have collected individual carcass data on Mike Holden’s calves for at least the past 8 years at GeneNet. Our grid pricing system is set up for top quality cattle. Mike’s cattle consistently beat the average, for all cattle harvested at GeneNet, for quality and yield grade results and earn higher than average premiums. For example, his cattle run 28% above our average for upper 2/3 Choice CAB and over 21% above our average for YG 1s & 2s. Ken Conway, President, GeneNet - (785) 628-3004 I have worked with Mike Holden’s cattle operation for over 10 years. In that time, calves have been placed in pen-of three contests in several counties and they have always dominated in ADG and particularly in the “on-the-rail” competition. His calves’ carcasses have excelled with or without the use of hormone implants. Al Pudenz, Cargill Animal Nutrition Consultant I have purchased my pen-of-three calves from Mike Holden the past two years. When I buy from Mike, I know they will gain well and make me money. In 2012 I received second in every category of pen-of-three. In 2013 I enhanced my feeding program and was Overall Champion Pen-of-Three in all categories. Ben Kolbe, Sac County, Iowa
Take advantage of our over 22 years of trait selection for cattle with emphasis on maternal, calving ease and carcass performance. This work has put MONEY in our pocket, let us help YOU put money in YOURS!
We take the guess work out of your purchasing decisions! Give us a call, we’d love to show you our cattle.
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Holden’s Maines and More We make cattle... BETTER! of In 2013, 2/3 were born our calves 23 days! in the first
All heifer prospects are ultrasound scanned, pelvic measured and have an Igenity DNA heifer profile. We have both open and bred heifers available! Dear friends, I have been working with Mike Holden and his cattle operation since 2007. Mike hired me to perform both carcass and reproductive ultrasound services along with bull semen/breeding soundness evaluations. I have also consulted with him on other various herd issues. Mike quickly impressed me as a guy who wants to do things right to make sure he provides a quality beef product for his customers. Of all the beef producers I have worked with, very few put all the pieces together like Mike has. He uses genetics that will work in any beef cattle operation. He follows a basic nutritional regimen and implements sound management practices. Of course Mike utilizes technologies such as ultrasound to monitor his results and that helps him make more informed decisions. The carcasses quality of Mike’s yearling bulls and heifers is quite good. I have been especially impressed with his replacement heifers. They consistently have low backfat and high IMF (marbling) numbers. When we follow these females as they enter the herd, most of them all turn out to be very productive dams. From my own experience with this herd, I can say that conception rates are excellent and there are very few late or open cows. Shawn Nicholson, DVM, Stuart and Anita Veterinary Clinics Mike Holden utilizes a variety of tools including performance data, EPDs and Igenity DNA profiles in order to select those animals with the greatest profit potential for his herd. He has the data to prove that his cattle excel in the feedlot and on the rail. Maybe the best benefit are the replacement heifers out of Holden bulls that make tremendous mama cows! Gary Felger, Igenity Technical Manager
Along with all of the feedlot performance results, Mike has developed an outstanding replacement female program! Al Pudenz, Cargill Animal Nutrition Consultant Our Cargill nutritionist recommend Mike Holden. After meeting Mike with his knowledge and the ICA records, I purchased a bull from him. I am very happy and have had great luck with this bull. Between the bull and my cows the calves are a complete package. When I look for my next bull, Mike will be my first stop! Wes Degner, Rockwell City, Iowa
Nowhere in the Maine-Anjou breed will you find as much information and documented data to back the cattle up!! We take the guesswork out of your purchasing decisions.
Give us a call, we’d love to show you our cattle.
web site: holdensmainesandmore.com Mike Holden at 712.830.8994 or e-mail: mholdfam@netins.net 559 240th - Scranton, IA 51462 January/February 2014
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Optimus Prime Selling a full and maternal sib
MINN Hard Whiskey Selling a full brother to Hard Whiskey
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“More than just our leftovers” March 15, 2014 • 12 p.m. EST Held at the Ohio Beef Expo
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Selling sons by Swag and Sooner!
Offering approximately 18 yearling bulls backed by some of the best donor cows in the country! How to bid: In person • Online with www.premieronline.com • Over the phone
Sale Consultants Randy - (419) 230-8734 Troy - (419) 230-8675 Nick - (937) 538-7126
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Brad - (419) 303-3399 Tyler - (419) 236-4375 Kurtis - (269) 366-6195
Ryan Dunklau, NE - (402) 369-2025 Bob Dwyer - (309) 337-1404 Nick Dwyer, IA - (309) 337-6404 Jason Minnaert, IL - (309) 489-6024 Ed Miller, TX (432) 816-8679
BK Unlimited Power
GEF Open Bar
DCC Hard Drive 138R
GVC Maverick 05U
GVC Special Delivery
Majors Money Man 673J
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BPF Comfort Zone
GVC Suh
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TCTC Patton
Boomer
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GVC Twitter
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DMCC Limited Edition 4F Purebred TH/PHA Free
GVC Noble Man 11N Purebred TH/PHA Free
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Monopoly 50% Maine-Anjou THC/PHA Free
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DeJong Ranch 46th Annual Bull Sale
Online Auction • Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 • Closing time 6 p.m. with extended bidding Selling 60 Maine-Anjou and MaineTainers sired by GVC Newt, GVC Soldier, DJ Wake Up Call, DJ Xceed, Slam Dunk and others. Includes 8 eighteen month old bulls. 15 Angus bulls sired by Titan, Brilliance, Eagle Eye and Priority • 10 Simmental bulls sired by Lock N Load, Iron Horse and SOS
GVC Newt
GVC Suh X Special Delivery daughter Several sons sell!!
Lock N Load
JSAR Titan
Rodman X Future Direction Several sons sell!! Both Angus and MaineTainer!
MaineTainer and Simmental sons sell!
GVC Soldier
Eagle Eye X Special Delivery’s mother Several sons sell!!
DJ I Deliver - Last year’s high seller I-80 X Special Delivery X Saugahatchee Selling a maternal brother by GVC Newt
Bulls are raised in the White River breaks without creep and backed by generations of multi-trait selection from conception to consumption. Check out our website for more information, pictures and videos as they become available DeJong Ranch • 31842 DeJong Rd. • Kennebec, SD 57544 Miles (605) 869-2329 - Kevin (605) 869-2362 - Wyatt (605) 842-5683
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O’Hara Land and Cattle 2014 Sale Bulls Average EPD’s and Breed Percentile Rank BW 1.9 Top 55%
2014 O’Hara Maine-Anjou Bulls WW YW Milk 44.7 92.7 22.6 Top 25% Top 15% Top 20%
TLM Synergy 825U (AMAA#388733)
BW 3.9
WW 74.4
YW 134.4
Milk 11.0
M&G 44.9 Top 20%
BW 1.3 Top 55%
2014 O’Hara MaineTainer Bulls WW YW Milk 43.5 91.0 23.0 Top 15% Top 15% Top 15%
O’Hara Land and Cattle Sires include:
M&G 48.2
MVH Ali 404T (AMAA#382458)
BW -0.4
WW 50.9
YW 92.9
Milk 19.2
M&G 44.6
M&G 44.7 Top 10%
TLM Milkman 028X (AMAA#409485)
BW 1.3
WW 39.3
YW 85.5
O’Hara Land and Cattle Maine-Anjou Genetics excel on the rail.
Milk 27.2
M&G 46.8
O’Hara Maine Heifers kill data:
O’Hara Maine Steers kill data:
82.9% Choice or Higher
96.7% Choice or Higher
74.3% Yield Grade 1&2 (0 YG 4&5)
56.7% Certified Angus Beef
15.1” Average REA
56.7% Yield Grades 1&2 (0 YG 4&5)
O’Hara Land and Cattle is currently offering 40 head of fancy solid black open heifers for sale. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Complete Information, Pictures and Videos on our website:
www.oharalandandcattle.com
Mike - Heath - Hardy O’Hara PO Box 1475 - 521 Dahlstrom Dr - Fort Benton, MT 59442 (406)734-5434 January/February 2014
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O’Hara by Lindsey Broek
by Lindsey Broek In the Beginning Known as the “Birthplace of Montana,” Fort Benton is rich with western heritage. Nestled along the muddy banks of the Missouri River and surrounding bluffs, it was once a bustling river town and a stop for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Now, it is the place O’Hara Land & Cattle calls home. It was 1971 when Mike O’Hara first began his journey with the Maine-Anjou breed and the purchase of a group of first calf heifers that were bred to Maine-Anjou bulls. “It was a good education and a 22 January/February 2014
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learning experience for us since they were first calf heifers,” said O’Hara. O’Hara already knew Maine-Anjou genetics worked well on Angus, but was looking for something that worked as well on Herefords. Maine-Anjou cattle were one of the few breeds that did in fact do that and did it well. O’Hara soon started participating in feeding trials where he was able to dominate the competition. With a background in economics, O’Hara set out to create his own unique brand. “It was important for us to create a product that
was different than everyone else in the seedstock market,” said O’Hara. O’Hara’s goal was to produce foundation females and quality bulls with performance for their customers. Known for their foundation females, “It is not enough for females to just be phenotypically superior, our females need to be able to produce and milk and get the job done in the Montana environment,” says Mike. That same philosophy holds true for their bulls. “We’ve always been about the commercial cowman and what is best for them,” says Mike.
After graduating from college, son’s Heath and Hardy came back home to join the operation and in 2001 they formed a family partnership and O’Hara Land & Cattle was born. O’Hara Land & Cattle O’Hara Land & Cattle consists of approximately 200 cows and 12,000 acres of crop and rangeland. The herd is made up of approximately 30 percent registered Angus, 40 percent 3/8 to half-blood MaineTainers and is rounded out with ¾ bloods and a handful of purebreds. They begin AI’ing heifers in the last week of April and breed the cows in early May. All of the heifers and cows are set up on an MGA program that has been quite successful for the O’Hara’s, boasting a 70 percent conception rate. Approximately half of their females get AI’d with the remainder being pasture exposed to their bull battery. The heifers get AI’d to Angus bulls to get the desired ¼ and above MaineTainer pedigree. Heifers that are 3/8 and below get bred back to MaineAnjou bulls in order to register those MaineTainer genetics. In the first part of July, all of the bull calf pairs are pulled and sorted off. This way they’re able to sort off all the bull pairs into one management group and heifers and steers into another management group. All of the bull calves are weaned in early October before the feeder and heifer calves. Unless they experience a severe drought the O’Hara’s do not creep feed. The O’Hara program has really dialed in on the Milk EPD by crossing their MaineAnjou genetics with the registered Angus. They are then able to get the desired numbers that they strive for. Over the past couple of years, they have noticed considerable improvement in their ¾ blood females. “The last few years, some of our best cows have been ½ blood cows, but now that screw seems to be turning in that direction,” says Mike. Creating their own niche market in primarily Angus country, Montana, the O’Hara’s have really been able to capitalize with their MaineTainer genetics. “Our goal here is not for a purebred Maine-Anjou herd, we have a large market for MaineTainer bulls that has opened a lot of doors for us,” says Mike. When the O’Hara’s sell bulls, it is important these bulls are meant to be used on mature cows. “We don’t want any commercial guys to buy a bull and put them on heifers, we’re breeding for
Pictured: The O’Hara family after their annual bull sale in 2013. performance.” The O’Hara’s have made great strides to produce a uniform product that is moderate but still has a lot of grow, with nothing too extreme. Proven genetics is the name of the game when it comes to their donor and ET program. “We do not flush a female until she has proven herself within our herd,” said Mike. Currently the O’Hara’s send their steers to some of their bull customers so they’re able to top off their load or sell them on the internet. “Last year we sold a group of steers into Canada,” said Mike. But there is serious consideration on retaining ownership to be able to collect the pertinent data need to validate MaineAnjou genetics in the commercial market. A few of their steers go on to local 4-H youth who are able to dominate their county fair with their genetics. This in turn has been great advertising for their credibility locally and has allowed them to sell most of their bulls within a 100 mile radius of their place. “To us that really feels good – to have your customer’s right out your back door. You can really take care of them,” says Mike. “We want to improve our end product for our customer and genetic testing is just another tool that we can provide for a better end product for our customers,” says Hardy when asked about why they feel it is important to do the testing. While they don’t rely on it too heavily, it is an important selection tool to use in the grand spectrum. The spring brings their annual bull sale where they sell approximately 50 bulls.
Versus an auction, the O’Hara’s use a private treaty format. For years they sold all of their bulls privately, with this new format they’re able to continue the feel of the private treaty sale while being able to sell the right bulls to the right people. “We don’t want someone to get a bull that they don’t need,” says Mike. In addition to the cow operation the O’Hara’s also farm approximately 10,000 acres of crop land. A majority of their crop is winter wheat. “Choteau County is the largest winter wheat producing county in Montana, and has been, on occasion the number one county in the U.S. for the production of winter wheat,” says O’Hara. A majority of their winter wheat is produced for export to the Pacific Northwest. In addition to the winter wheat, the O’Hara’s recently began raising spring wheat, garbanzo beans, green peas, yellow mustard, malt barley and safflower. They even raised a small acreage of corn in 2013. The future is bright at O’Hara Land & Cattle. With that being said, Mike feels it is important to note that the MaineAnjou breed still needs to continue its pursuit to be taken seriously amongst the commercial circles. “We’re starting to get it done around here, but it has taken some time,” says Mike. The O’Hara program has made their own unique Maine-Anjou footprint and will continue to produce the very best quality Maine-Anjou genetics they can for their customers.
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RMF CARLA 907W │#401122
SIRE: K&A SPICE 74S X DAM: K&A CASEY L119 It is not very often I get to sit down and write footnotes on females as great as this pair!! We can start with the proven Carla 907 cow that is just getting into production. She combines the best of what has been raised in Blakesburg over the past two decades in one brood cow machine. Her first daughter brought $47,000. Mate her clean or clubby and be sure to come out on top.
$47,000 high selling heifer calf in the 2013 Bremer Show Cattle Sale.
KBSC CARMEN 202Z │#426513
SIRE: THRILLER X DAM: K&A CLAIRE 394N Carmen is the up and coming female that we bank on to be Claire’s replacement. She was calf champion at the American Royal and the North American International Livestock show and a huge hit at junior nationals. She dominated the Iowa State Fair FFA Show and the open Maine-Anjou show.
Pathway to the
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Thank you to Kendall Bremer, Kendall Bremer Show Cattle, for donating this year’s Mile High lot. Without the continued support of breeders like Kendall, events like junior national would not be possible.
Selling the right to flush one of two proven Bremer Show Cattle donors. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the American Junior Maine-Anjou Association. Terms of the flush: The buyer is responsible for semen and flush costs with the embryologist to be used at the discretion of Bremer Show Cattle. Six (6) transferable embryos are guaranteed with a cap of ten (10) embryos. After ten (10) embryos, they are to be split evenly between buyer and seller with one guaranteed pregnancy from the flush.
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KENDALL BREMER, 641-799-4911
23384 RIDGE RD. • BLAKESBURG, IA 52536
Sired by Sooner! bw 1.1 ww 46.1 yw 89.7 m 15.4 m&g 38.4
Selling in this year’s sale!
P.O. Box 1100 - 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079 (P) 816.431.9950 (F) 816.858.9951 www.maine-anjou.org maine@kc.rr.com
Sired by I-80 bw -0.6 ww 28.5 yw 53.4 m 15.8 m&g 30
bw 1.7 ww 36.3 yw 76.3 m 24.4 m&g 42.5
Maine-Anjou Sale
Bright Lights
Sired by Rumor Mill
The Bright Lights Maine-Anjou sale is the place to come for breed building Maine-Anjou genetics.
Sired by Mercedes Benz
Dustin Layton, (405) 464-2455 - sale consultant Front pasture quality females and bulls that will make the Dave Steen, 515-201-3281 - commercial development director next generation better!
Denver, Colo. - Saturday, Jan. 18 - 3 p.m. MST
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Why Use Embyro Transfer? Embryo transfer allows clients to multiply the impact of the elite females in the herd. Producers can market these genetics through embryo sales and also sell flush rights on outstanding donor females. Many producers also enjoy incorporating outside genetics from other herds by purchasing embryos from other producers.
Facts You Should Know About Embryo Transfer
• 16-25% of all cows flushed will NOT produce a useful embryo. • 30% of donor cows produce 70% of the embryos collected. • Approximately 7-13% of the pregnancies diagnosed at 30 days will be lost before calving. (this usually takes place in the 1st 80 days). • The industry wide average for useful embryos per flush is 5 to 6 embryos. • Embryos placed average 55-60% pregnancy rate industry wide. • The most important factor for pregnancy establishment is the quality of the frozen or fresh embryo and recipient quality provided for embryo transfer.
We offer two options for our clients depending on their preference for recipient cows.
Setting up your Donor and Recipients
It is possible that customers can set up their own donors for flushing. In this case, the customer would call and arrange a date for flushing their cow and we will give them a schedule and protocol for beginning shots. The customer then would have to make arrangements to have the donor here on flush day, along with any recipients.
SEK Recipient Program
SEK Genetics usually has recipients available for purchase carrying pregnancies established with your embryos. These recipients have been tested for Johne’s and PI-BVD as well as being wormed and vaccinated. Call for cost, availability and details.
To book you donor OR for questions, call 800-443-6389 Thank you for your interest in our donor services. We are always here to help educate our clients in any way. Please call us if we can assist you.
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9525 70th Rd. • Galesburg, KS 66740 • 800.443.6389
www.sekgenetics.com
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s e i l i m a F n o s l The Wi Selling 50+ Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer bulls in the 10th Annual
‘The Maine Bull Sale 2014’ Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - 6 p.m. MST
Selling 100% Online - www.teamauctionsales.com WLW Serious Business 58P Raised & owned by Wilson Stock Farm Senior Herdsire Many direct sons and grandsons of this legendary bull sell!
Still walking the pastures at 10 years of age! Picture taken December 2012
Harwood 203X
2nd calf crop MaineTainer sons sell!!
NAGE Special D 59Y 1st calf crop will sell!
SW Serious Money 920W
Raised by us High Seller The Maine Bull Sale 2010 Owned by Deagle Cattle Full brother sells!
Additional sires represented NAGE Open Bar 74W, SW Prime 103Y and RDRL Panda Joe 102X The top cut of the Wilson‘s 2013 calf crop sells! Pictures and videos will be available in February. Please call for more info. SW Cattle - Shawn & Stacey Wilson Strathmore, AB, Canada Wilson Stock Farm - Bill & Judi Wilson h: (403) 934-5737 Jayse & Kadin 30 minutes east of Calgary (403) 934-3061
www.swcattle.com Breeding Quality Maines since 1972
c: (403) 560-5265
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Maine-Anjou Females Judge: Chan Phillips, Kentucky
American Royal
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female Champion Junior Yearling LFCC BNWZ Lady K Maggie 2Z March 5, 2012 Sire: BBBN X 483X Dam: VMS Miss Maag Exhibited by: Brandon Olivier, Harper, Kan.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 BBR Adrienne 395A March 19, 2013 Sire: BBBN X2 201X Dam: JSC Charm 96X Exhibited by: Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 BBR Anastasia 397A Feb. 22, 2013 Sire: BBR Rumor Mill Dam: BBR Miss 941W Exhibited by: Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo.
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Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female Reserve Champion Junior Yearling DAN Tamale March 18, 2012 Sire: BPF Slam Dunk 78T Dam: Urban Station Tamale Exhibited by: Kenton Lain, Corydon, Iowa
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 WAC Mystic 160A March 5, 2013 Sire: TLM Honor 024X Dam: WAC Mystic 160S Exhibited by: Trace Alexander, Brookfield, Mo.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 Miss Maine Aim Sue 36A Feb. 27, 2013 Sire: GVC Maverick 05U Dam: Miss Maine Curly Sue Exhibited by: Cody Duhaime (McCullough), Allerton, Iowa
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Champion Summer Female RGCC Sweetness 99Z May 5, 2012 Sire: Cowan’s Ali 4M Dam: BPF Princess 87T Exhibited by: Jaden Riley, Marshall, Mo.
Reserve Champion Summer Female Xciting Delivery July 28, 2012 Sire: GVC Special Delivery 42S Dam: ENLW Xciting 0847 Exhibited by: Hailey Henry, Lequire, Okla.
MaineTainer Females Judge: Chan Phillips, Kentucky
American Royal
Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Champion Junior Yearling Miss Whiskey Dreams 30Z April 15, 2012 Sire: Irish Whiskey Dam: 846U Exhibited by: Kori McLaughlin, Mediapolis, Iowa
Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Reserve Champion Junior Yearling BLPC Pistol Annie 26Z March 2, 2012 Sire: Irish Whiskey Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Caden Jones, Harrod, Ohio
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 Miss Maine Aim Suzanna March 10, 2013 Sire: Bojo Dam: Roxy 4T Exhibited by: Cody Duhaime (McCullough), Allerton, Iowa
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 Miss Maine Aim Macy 35A April 2, 2013 Sire: Bojo Dam: Miss Maine Aim Jamie Exhibited by: Ashley Wicks, Kanawha, Iowa
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 BEF Whiskey Chic Feb. 22, 2013 Sire: Irish Whiskey Dam: BEF Ms HW 14R Exhibited by: Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 LKC Monopoly’s Legacy 425A Jan. 14, 2013 Sire: Monopoly Money Dam: HAA Countess 924U Exhibited by: Stephanie Kersten, Gretna, Neb.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf WCC Panorama 12Z Nov. 11, 2012 Sire: S A V Harvestor 0338 Dam: WCC Panorama 112T Exhibited by: Miranda Raithel, Falls City, Neb.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf MWDD Holly 201Z Sept. 12, 2012 Sire: Hollywood Dam: RF GMC Miss 312N Exhibited by: Kyle Hiebert, Ringwood, Okla.
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MaineTainer Females Judge: Chan Phillips, Kentucky
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2013 American Royal Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Blind Badger Ranch Fort Morgan, Colo.
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Champion Summer Female PHY 1Z May 2, 2012 Sire: Daines Dr. Seuss 79P Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Cade Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa
Reserve Champion Summer Female JLL Honey Boo Boo May 2, 2012 Sire: Monopoly Dam: JLL Connie Exhibited by: Vada Vickland, Longmont, Colo.
Junior Champion Females
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female
Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female
Grand Champion MaineTainer Female
Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female
Champion Junior Yearling LFCC BNWZ Lady K Maggie 2Z March 5, 2012 Sire: BBBN X 483X Dam: VMS Miss Maag Exhibited by: Brandon Olivier, Harper, Kan.
Champion Junior Yearling BPF Shelby 542Z Feb. 23, 2012 Sire: SLC Sooner 101M Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Lauren Prill, Wichita, Kan.
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Reserve Champion Junior Yearling BAY Hazel 89Z Feb. 9, 2012 Sire: Prototype Dam: AFR Promise 101T Exhibited by: Cole Clanton, Bucyrus, Kan.
Champion Summer Yearling PHY 1Z May 2, 2012 Sire: Daines Dr. Suess 79P Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Cade Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa
Maine-Anjou Bulls Judge: Chan Phillips, Kentucky
American Royal
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Champion Junior Bull Daddy’s Money Jan. 12, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: JSC Velvet 112W Exhibited by: Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio
Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf WAC Touchy Feely 11A March 3, 2013 Sire: BFW Mitten Man Q35P Dam: Mystic ALC 170 Exhibited by: Will Alexander, Brookfield, Mo.
Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Junior Bull Calf Champion BBR A-Team 1A April 2, 2013 Sire: BBR Rumor Mill Dam: NAGE Miss Sooner 57U Exhibited by: Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo.
Senior Bull Calf Champion RIGD Atomic 214 Oct. 19, 2012 Sire: RLN Moneyline Dam: GOF Heidi 35P Exhibited by: Rachel Rigdon, New London, Iowa
Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion WAC The Joker 149Z Dec. 15, 2012 Sire: MCF Chaos Dam: WAC Mystic 56W Exhibited by: Trace Alexander, Brookfield, Mo.
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Champion Summer Yearling SSC Ima Ladies Man July 12, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: Miss Burch 015 Exhibited by: Alex Sullivan, Mt. Olive, Ms.
Reserve Champion Summer Yearling WCC Octane 198Z May 16, 2012 Sire: DCC The Man Dam: HAA Countess 332X Exhibited by: Bar R Cattle, New London, Iowa & Weber Cattle, Tecumseh, Neb.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull CCLT Slammin 94Z Feb. 13, 2012 Sire: GVC Statesman 91T Dam: SWSN Carla 159U Exhibited by: Cole Clanton, Bucyrus, Kan.
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Board of Directors
AMAA Board of Directors Meeting Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 • Louisville, Ky. President - Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla. Vice President - Mike Holden, Scranton, Iowa 2nd Vice President - Marty Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa
Secretary/Treasurer - Cody Tebbenkamp, Columbia, Mo. Director At-Large - Alicia Rigdon, New London, Iowa
Front row: Cody Tebbenkamp, Columbia, Mo., Jason Minnaert, Atkinson, Ill., Alicia Rigdon, New London, Iowa, Cliff Randall, Vidalia, La. Back row: Brett Carter, Stratford, Okla., John Griswold, Stillwater, Okla., Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., Dennis Moore, Alton, Ill., Mike O’Hara, Fort Benton, Mt. Not Pictured: Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., Jim Hett, Roggen, Colo., Mike Holden, Scranton, Iowa, Cory Thomsen, Mitchell, S.D., Marty Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa, Eric Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark. Region 1
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Jason Minnaert 400 Westview Drive - Atkinson, IL 61235 h: (309) 936-7076 c: (309) 489-6024 minnaertcattle@mediacombb.net
Mike O’Hara Box 1475 - Fort Benton, MT 59442 h: (406) 734-5434 - c: (406) 899-6903 mike@oharalandandcattle.com
Jirl Buck 18478 Cattle Drive - Madill, OK 73446 h: (580) 795-7271- c: (580) 795-4865 jirl@buckcattle.com
Dennis Moore 30992 St. Hwy. 16 - Jerseyville, IL 62052 c: (618) 410-3325 moorepaint@brick.net
Alicia Rigdon 19591 187th Ave. - New London, IA 52645 h: (319) 394-9733 - c: (417) 540-3986 bar_r_catteco@yahoo.com
Brett Carter 12594 N. C.R. 3340 - Stratford, OK 74872 c: (918) 914-3085 brettcarter79@yahoo.com
Cliff Randall 2043 Robert Gray - Vidalia, LA 71373 h: (318) 386-5358 - c: (318) 719-0560 Maines10@aol.com
Cory Thomsen 40460 254th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301 h: (605) 996-2899 - c: (605) 730-2397 cory@bpfcc.com
Eric Walker 14844 Walker Rd. Prairie Grove, AR 72753 h: (479) 267-2211 - c: (479) 601-3567 eric@walkermasonryinc.com
John Griswold 5922 S. Brush Creek Rd. Stillwater, OK 74074 h: (405) 372-3300 - c: (405) 780-3300 griswoldcattle@provalue.net
Marty Van Vliet 372 190th Ave. - Otley, IA 50214 h: (641) 628-9639 c: (641) 780-0631 blueprintcattle@yahoo.com
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Jim Hett P.O. Box 175 - Roggen, CO 80652 c: (303) 435-1271 Jimfhett@msn.com
At-Large
Cody Tebbenkamp 3705 Forum Blvd. Apt. 818 Columbia, MO 65203 c: (918) 641-2671 C_Tebbenkamp@hotmail.com Mike Holden 559 240th St. - Scranton, IA 51462 h: (712) 652-3200 - c: (712) 830-8994 mholdfam@netins.net Barry Nowatzke 9335 W. 200 N. - Michigan City, IN 46360 h: (219) 872-6218 - c: (773) 255-4684 Nfarms50@yahoo.com
Board of Directors American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) Board of Directors Meeting Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 • Louisville, Ky. The meeting was called to order by president, Jirl Buck at 4:30 p.m. AMAA board members present: Rick Carlson, Dennis Moore, Eric Walker, Mike O’Hara, Alicia Rigdon, Jirl Buck, Brett Carter, Cody Tebbenkamp, Barry Nowatzke and Troy Jones. Absent: Cory Thomsen, Josh Enlow, Jim Hett and Mike Holden. Motion made and seconded to go into closed session. Motion carried. Motion made and seconded to re-open board meeting. Motion carried. With no other old or new business brought before the board, meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. AMAA Board of Directors Meeting Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 Louisville, Ky. The meeting was called to order by second vice-president, Mike O’Hara at 3 p.m. AMAA board members present: Dennis Moore, Mike O’Hara, Alicia Rigdon, Brett Carter, Cody Tebbenkamp, Barry Nowatzke, John Griswold, Jason Minneart and Cliff Randall. Absent: Cory Thomsen, Jim Hett, Mike Holden, Jirl Buck and Eric Walker. Due to a late resignation from Region II, a motion was made and seconded to fill out the remainder of Scott Bilslend’s term with the nomination of Marty Van Vliet. With no other nominations coming before the board, motion carried. Nominations were made and seconded on each of the executive committee positions. Results are as follows: • President - Jirl Buck • 1st Vice President - Mike Holden • 2nd Vice President - Marty Van Vliet • Secretary/Treasurer - Cody Tebbenkamp • Director At-Large - Alicia Rigdon At this time the meeting was turned over to newly-elected second vice-president, Marty Van Vliet. Committee Reports Foundation In committee discussion items were the application for 501©3 status, trademarking of the Reaching Beyond name, the closing out of the Crazy Eight
and Legend of the Breed projects and the decision to research an outside source to assist with the recruitment of foundation funds. No motions were brought before the board. Building and Grounds Budgeted items for 2014 include possible re-coating of the AMAA parking lot along with miscellaneous upkeep. No motions were brought before the board. Finance In committee the 2013 third quarter AMAA finances were reviewed along with the presentation of the 2014 budget. Motion was made and seconded to approve both third quarter finances and 2014 budget as presented. Motion carried. Magazine In committee the 2013 third quarter finances were reviewed and the 2014 budget was presented. A report was presented regarding the two newspaper type issues that were tried on a trial basis in 2013. Those two issues included the January/February and the October. Moving forward in 2014, the only issue that will be printed in newspaper fashion will be the January/February with continuation of an expanded mailing list. No motions brought before the board. Sale In committee review of upcoming Maine Focus sale, suggested names for bull evaluation process at the Bright Lights sale and discussion regarding changing present bull evaluation process to the use of a show format in 2015. General discussion was to leave bull evaluation process as is. No motions brought before the board. Promotion/Marketing In committee updates were given on the following, a scheduled February 2014 Maine Influence Female Sale in Dunlap, Iowa. Consignments are needed to move forward with this sale. Please contact board member, Mike Holden or Commercial Development Director, Dave Steen with your consignments as soon as possible!
Full review was presented regarding the 2012/2013 Maine-Anjou feed trial, as well as a report on consignments for the 2013/2014 Maine-Anjou feed trial. Per the guidelines in the recently passed long range plan logo/tag line preparation for those breeding programs that wish to emphasize a high standard of performance and carcass traits has been designated to a special committee that will meet at the National Western Stock Show. Tentative meeting time and place will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at 8 a.m. at the old Red Lion hotel. All interested parties are invited. No motions brought before the board. Show In committee discussion items were: • Breeder points as it relates to the MaineTainer division. It was decided to leave as is, noting that first generation MaineTainers do present a potential problem when truly identifying the breeder, but it is hoped that the newly formed foundation registry will be of some assistance. • The use of EPDs in the MaineTainer division was discussed. No change will be made, but the AMAA personnel has been instructed to emphasize to the judges that the classes are to be placed on phenotypic design and the EPDs are used as an information tool to both the crowd and judge. It was moved and seconded to give the show committee the authority to make plans for a 2015 pen-of-three heifer show at the National Western or to discontinue. The process is to be reviewed at the conclusion of the 2014 event. Motion carried. Judge selection for the 2014/2015 show season is as follows: • 2014 National Junior Heifer Show - Maine-Anjou division - Kyle Colyer, Idaho - MaineTainer division - Randy Mullinix, Illinois • 2015 National Western Open Show -Jared Boyert, Illinois • National Western Pen of Three Show - Don Boggs, Kansas, Matt Copeland, New Mexico and Chris Mullinex, Kansas. January/February 2014
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Board of Directors • National Western Junior Heifer Show - Jason Hoffman, Nebraska • American Royal - Jim Bloomberg, Illinois • N.A.I.L.E. - Charlie Boyd, Kentucky • National Maine-Anjou Show (Fort Worth Stock Show) - Jeff Bedwell, Oklahoma • Alternates - Blake Nelson, Oklahoma, Brent Murphy, Missouri, John Jacobs, Illinois, Mark Hoge, Illinois, Chad Breeding, Texas and Tyler Melroe, South Dakota. Please note that the list of potential judges will be contacted, if schedule doesn’t work for contacted individual then alternate list will be contacted in order as presented. Youth New to the upcoming 2014 national junior heifer show will be the awarding of both a premier adult and a premier junior breeder. The point system used will be the one that is presently used for the
AMAA open shows to calculate breeder and exhibitor points. No motions brought before the board. Breed Improvement Motion was made and seconded to approve the 10 percent discount for online registrations and the block registration schedule. The block registration schedule will have a slight change from what has been printed in the October 2013 issue of the Voice and both will have a start up of Jan. 1, 2014. Motion carried. Two computer projects have been moved from 2013 to 2014 lists of items to accomplish. One being breeders being able to register off of their MAPP inventory lists and the viewing of dam information online. Discussion was held regarding the TH ruling that will take effect for all Maine-Anjou bulls registered after Jan. 1, 2014. Clarification - This applies to all bulls registered after this date regardless of birthdate. The AMAA staff has been
instructed to contact GeneSeek regarding group discounts for cattle that need testing in order to satisfy the TH ruling for registering Maine-Anjou bulls. Old Business No old business brought before the board. New Business Reminder that summer board meetings will be held during the junior national in Louisville, Ky., June 21-27, 2014. Motion made and seconded to go into closed session. Motion carried. Motion made and seconded to come out of closed session. Motion carried. With no further business, motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned.
Annual Membership Meeting Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 • Louisville, Ky. Meeting called to order by president, Jirl Buck. Rick Carlson presented the secretary’s report. It was moved and seconded to accept as presented. Motion carried. Rick Carlson presented the treasurer’s report. It was moved and seconded to accept as presented. Motion carried. John Boddicker presented the annual association report. The summary of that report dealt with positive paths for growth of Maine-Anjou genetics within the beef industry. Points of emphasis were: • Continued support of the breed’s junior program. • Continued emphasis on breeding programs offering their best genetics to the Maine-Anjou population and lastly, • Reminder of a trait that needs renewed emphasis when discussing Maine-Anjou genetics is that of the breed’s ability to produce high yielding carcasses. Looking into the future, a short recap of new programs and policies were discussed, the need for continued positive communication between breeders, consideration of breed association 34
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consolidation and the recognition of the association’s fine staff. Dr. Roger Hunsley was the keynote speaker. Hunsley’s presentation centered on several topics all of which centered on using the whole tool box, ranging from customer service, data collection and the use of a problem solving process when faced with critical breeding program decisions. Award Presentations Rick Carlson, Troy Jones and Josh Enlow were recognized for their years of service as AMAA board directors. • National Breeder of the Year Blind Badger Ranch, Colorado • Maine Man of the Year Jim Hett, Colorado • Heritage Road Inductee JB Ranch, Iowa A big thank you was given to all those that contributed to the Reaching Beyond foundation by participating in the Crazy Eight heifer project and the Legends of the Breed portrait. Winners of the Crazy Eight heifer project (four heifers each) were:
• John and Elizabeth Wadsworth, Hiram, Me. • Craig Black, Winchester, Ohio • Fred DeRouchey (DeRouchey Cattle Company) purchased the framed original Legends of the Breed portrait. • JB Ranch purchased the framed number one artist proof. • Carlson Maine-Anjou purchased the number one print. • Other buyers were Dave Steen, BluePrint Cattle Co., O’Hara Farms, Justin Inman, Clay Knoll Farms, Griswold Cattle Co., Bar R Cattle Co., Burke Show Cattle and Blind Badger Ranch. With no old or new business brought to the attention of the annual meeting, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Board of Directors by John Boddicker, executive vice president With yet another national show behind us, we are again at that time when we show our appreciation to retiring board members for their service and dedication to the fundamentals of leading this breed in a positive direction. Depending on the issues that come up in ones tenure has a major bearing on how much each has enjoyed their time on the board.
Rick Carlson
Rick Carlson is a director that is not at the required time of two consecutive terms, rather has completed one term. During that time, Rick has diligently served as the secretary/treasurer. Living in a close proximity to the national office has allowed Rick to have a good hands on approach when financials and budgets come under review. I can tell you that he has taken the time to dissect the financial report and make suggestions that have helped this organization have a better business model.
Josh Enlow
Troy Jones
Both Josh and Troy are retiring after serving on the board for two consecutive terms. Josh and Troy have been active on various committee’s during their two terms. Everything from breed improvement, magazine, show and youth committee’s. Both are still young and have many years to come back and serve again! They have helped forge programs that should allow their young breeding programs to grow and prosper like that of all Maine-Anjou breeding programs. Their time and dedication is much appreciated!
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Heritage Road It was my distinct pleasure to be able to present the fourth inductee into the American Maine-Anjou Associations (AMAA) Heritage Road. Heritage Road is the association’s hall of distinction that recognizes those MaineAnjou breeding operations that have, in some cases, been pioneers of the breed but in all cases their breeding operations have made it better for the next generation! JB Ranch, owned by Mr. Jerry Bogaards of Pella, Iowa was a gentleman who thoroughly enjoyed the genetic puzzle of putting together a solid breeding program. But as I remember Jerry, his true calling to the purebred beef industry was that of marketing and showcasing progeny of JB Ranch’s breeding program. That’s what got him up in the morning, figuring out how to breed that next great one, then promoting and marketing until that next one came along! Jerry was not a “taker” of the purebred cattle business, rather he gave of his time and expertise to help make the purebred cattle business a better place for all! Jerry was a past director of the Iowa Maine-Anjou Association, a past director and president of the AMAA, Maine-Man of the Year award winner in 1983, JB Ranch was named National Breeder of
the Year in 1985 and he was a 4-H leader as well. As mentioned earlier, showcasing his product was the gleam in Jerry’s eyes. Many championship banners were won by JB Ranch within the United States show circuit, plus exhibiting the grand and reserve champion females, junior champion bull and being named premier exhibitor at the 1990 World Maine-Anjou Congress in Calgary, A.B., Canada. I talked to what I consider one of my dear friends in this business, Mr. Calvin Fryar, about his recollection of JB Ranch and Jerry. Calvin said, “Competitive as heck in the showring but one that had the long term interest of the breed in mind. He gave of his time and money to help secure a better future for breeders of Maine-Anjou cattle!” I think that says it all. Accepting the Heritage Road painting was Jerry’s son, Jeff and his wife, Mary.
e g a t i r e H Road Top: Jeff and executive vice president, John Boddicker.
Pictured: Jeff and wife, Mary.
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JB Ranch, Pella, Iowa
National Maine-Anjou Show - Maine-Anjou Females Judge: Jeff Mafi, Oklahoma
N.A.I.L.E.
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female Champion Junior Yearling SUNM Hope 244 April 2, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: SUMN Faith 944 Exhibited by: Alexis Wright, Phillipi, W.V.
Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female Reserve Champion Junior Yearling BNWZ Calypso 403Z Feb. 10, 2012 Sire: BBBN X2 201X Dam: DLB Miss Whiskey 2T Exhibited by: Taylor Hett, Fort Morgan, Colo.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 JSC Lucky Lady 105A April 19, 2013 Sire: MINN Hard Whiskey 591Y Dam: TJSC Lucky Lady 2X Exhibited by: Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 ML Hard Seduction March 15, 2013 Sire: DCC Hard Drive Dam: GEF Miss Seduction 88X Exhibited by: Daniel James Martin, Bargersville, Ind.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 Harmony Hill Epiphany 2A Jan. 11, 2013 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: KBIC Yuri 01Y Exhibited by: Daniel Knebel, Winamac, Ind.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 SSUL Erica’s Lady 3998A Feb. 14, 2013 Sire: LFCC Unstoppable 727X Dam: KS Erica 36T Exhibited by: Layne Sanders, Greensburg, Ind.
Champion Senior Heifer Calf DMCC Trish 68Z Sept. 1, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: DMCC Rosa 47R Exhibited by: Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf BK Zhonda 2018 Sept. 16, 2012 Sire: BK Navajo 42N Dam: LADD Xanne 0008 Exhibited by: Jacob Moore, Madill, Okla.
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National Maine-Anjou Show - Maine-Anjou Females Judge: Jeff Mafi, Oklahoma
N.A.I.L.E.
Champion Summer Female KBSC Hadley 212Z May 4, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: K&A Forever Lady 849U Exhibited by: Elizabeth Heaton, Toulon, Ill.
Reserve Champion Summer Female PKST Miss Sooner Who May 11, 2012 Sire: SLC Sooner 101M Dam: Mystic Pines Emma Rose Exhibited by: Cole Reiboldt, W. College Center, Ind.
Junior Champion Females
Champion Senior Female MWW Princess 715Y Dec. 3, 2011 Sire: GCC Baxter 235W Dam: BPF Princess 185T Exhibited by: Elmore Cattle Co., Enoree, S.C.
Judge: Lydell Meier, Tennessee
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female
Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female
Grand Champion B&O Maine-Anjou Female
Grand Champion MaineTainer Female
Supreme Overall Champion BNWZ Calypso 403Z Feb. 10, 2012 Sire: BBBN X2 201X Dam: DLB Miss Whiskey 2T Exhibited by: Taylor Hett, Fort Morgan, Colo.
YNA Maxi 1212Z Sept. 3, 2012 Sire: GVC Suh 01W Dam: JSC RSF Maxi Belle 1W Exhibited by: Hannah Topmiller, Pleasant Plain, Ohio
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Champion Junior Yearling LFCC BNWZ Lady K Maggie 2Z March 5, 2012 Sire: BBBN X 483X Dam: VMS Miss Maag Exhibited by: Brandon Olivier, Harper, Kan.
Champion AOB Miss Whiskey Dreams 30Z April 15, 2012 Sire: Irish Whiskey Dam: 846U Exhibited by: Kori McLaughlin, Mediapolis, Iowa
National Maine-Anjou Show - MaineTainer Females Judge: Jeff Mafi, Oklahoma
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Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Champion Junior Yearling CMCC Zenda 285 April 2, 2012 Sire: BK Top Secret Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Cade Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa
Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Miss Whiskey Dreams 30Z April 15, 2012 Sire: Irish Whiskey Dam: 846U Exhibited by: Kori McLaughlin, Mediapolis, Iowa
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 Harmony Hill Vogue 09A April 8, 2013 Sire: Cowan’s Ali 4M Dam: TTA Enchantress Exhibited by: Daniel Knebel, Winamac, Ind.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 1 Miss South Dakota April 20, 2013 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Maci Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.
Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 GOET Hottie Girl Feb. 2, 2012 Sire: Man Among Boys Dam: Miss Hottie 1 Exhibited by: Whitney Betts, Felton, De.
Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf − Div. 2 TJSC Diamond 1A Jan. 2, 2013 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: KLS Diamond W516 Exhibited by: Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio
Champion Senior Heifer Calf JFR Zue Sept. 9, 2012 Sire: BK Unlimited Power 472 Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Becca Moore, Madill, Okla.
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf CMCC Zerica 2034 Oct. 9, 2012 Sire: BK Xikes X59 Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.
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National Maine-Anjou Show - MaineTainer Females Judge: Jeff Mafi, Oklahoma
N.A.I.L.E.
2013 N.A.I.L.E. Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Jones Show Cattle Harrod, Ohio
Champion Summer Female Princess May 14, 2012 Sire: LFCC Unstopabble 727X Dam: G Bar H Madison M37 Exhibited by: Austin Berenda, Earl Park, Ind.
Reserve Champion Summer Female J/D She’s Unique 293Z May 5, 2012 Sire: Man Among Boys Dam: Unregistered Exhibited by: Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.
National Maine-Anjou Show - Maine-Anjou Bulls Judge: Jeff Mafi, Oklahoma
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Champion Junior Bull Daddy’s Money Jan. 12, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: JSC Velvet 112W Exhibited by: Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio
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Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Junior Bull Calf Champion - Div. 2 JPF Team Blake 2A Feb. 25, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: JSC Velvet 112W Exhibited by: Jonathon Pettigrew, Columbia City, Ind.
National Maine-Anjou Show - Maine-Anjou Bulls Judge: Jeff Mafi, Oklahoma
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Champion Junior Bull Calf - Div. 1 GECG Remington 25A March 1, 2013 Sire: BK Unlimited Power 472 Dam: BK Weapon 9020 Exhibited by: Circle G Show Cattle, Danville, Ind.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf - Div. 1 BRCH Skee-Lo April 8, 2013 Sire: Thriller Dam: Tara Exhibited by: Borchers’ Maines, Eaton, Ind.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf - Div. 2 Mason’s Victor 88A Jan. 4, 2013 Sire: KKLM Mr. Smokin Ice 25X Dam: Mason’s Miss Stripe Exhibited by: Randy Mason & Family, Logansport, Ind.
Champion Senior Bull Calf GECG Road Trip 214 Sept. 20, 2012 Sire: GOET I-80 Dam: RASC Della 11X Exhibited by: Circle G Show Cattle, Danville, Ind.
Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf RIGD Atomic 214 Oct. 19, 2012 Sire: RLN Moneyline Dam: GOF Heidi Exhibited by: Rachel Rigdon, New London, Iowa
Champion Summer Bull WCC Octane 198Z May 16, 2012 Sire: DCC The Man Dam: HAA Countess 332X Exhibited by: Bar R Cattle, New London, Iowa & Weber Cattle, Tecumseh, Neb.
Reserve Champion Junior Bull CCLT Slammin 94Z Feb. 13, 2012 Sire: GVC Statesman 91T Dam: SWSN Carla 159U Exhibited by: Cole Clanton, Bucyrus, Kan.
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Announcements Important onlIne regIstratIon InformatIon Due to changes with our online registration login, current members using this service will have to create an online account. Here are the steps: • Type in your breeder number and password as you normally would. • You will be prompted to enter an e-mail address. • Enter a valid e-mail address and your normal password (you do not need to change your password). This information will be updated to your account and you can login as you normally would from that point on. rUsH orDers If you are selling an animal we ask that you register and transfer the animal in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person. Rushes will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $25 until Dec. 31, 2013. This fee will increase to $50 as of Jan. 1, 2014 (covers eight head). If rush work is faxed, it is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow-up phone call to make sure the work is legible and to cover all fees. It is not our office staff ’s responsibility to call breeders that fax in registration work. no work will be released until payment is complete. Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work that is received in our office and mailed by regular mail within one to two business days. We will do our best to complete rush work that is received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday – Friday). there is no same-day turnaround. If you need to have registrations sent out by overnight delivery, there is an additional fee (in addition to the rush fee) for sending overnight. We normally use Federal Express (Fed Ex) and the charges are based on Fed Ex fees at that given time. Again, let us emphasize, it is your responsibility to contact our office to make arrangements for overnight delivery so that we have the correct shipping address and payment before sending. Fed Ex WiLL not deliver to a post office box. A rush will be picked up by Fed Ex the next business day for delivery the following day. For big weekend events, such as state expos, we reserve the right to require work to be in our office no later than 2 p.m. 42
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on the Wednesday prior to that weekend’s show. Please plan ahead. If a paper is needed within two weeks, a rush will be required at this time of year. Thank you. QUestIons on regIsterIng Please read through the information found on our home page at www.maine-anjou.org under “Member Information.” regIstratIon nUmBers Once an animal is registered, it is backed up that same night to our Web site, www.maine-anjou. org. It can be viewed by clicking on “Search the Maine-Anjou Breed” or by logging into your account. Dna, tH anD pHa reQUIrements Prior to registering any E.T. calves, all donor dams (including commercial or non-registered dams) must have DNA, TH and PHA on file in our office. Also, all AI sires are required to have the same on file. Therefore, our office will hold any E.T. registrations submitted out of dams without testing on file as well as all registrations out of AI sires that do not have complete testing on file. If the donor dam is deceased and not tested, we do require that the ET(s) have the tests done, in the absence of the donor’s records. The DNA, TH and PHA testing can be done at GeneSeek. A submission form is found on our Web site, www.maine-anjou.org. Maine-Anjou samples are put into testing at GeneSeek on Wednesdays, please plan accordingly when submitting. DNA results will be back in the AMAA office late in the next week after the testing begins; TH and PHA results will be in our office two weeks later, usually on a Thursday. We would like to start sending the test results by e-mail only, so please make sure we have an upto-date e-mail address for you, if applicable.
AmericAn mAine-Anjou AssociAtion P.O. Box 1100 - 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079-1100 AMAA (816) 431-9950 Fax (816) 431-9951 Voice (816) 858-9954 - Fax (816) 858-9953 www.maine-anjou.org maine@kc.rr.com stAff John Boddicker, executive vice president Dave Steen, commercial development director Marcena Fulton, registrar Lindsey Broek, Voice editor/director of communications Devon Stewart, director of youth activities Rhonda Boddicker, administrative assistant Brandi West, administrative assistant Tammy Seevers, office assistant Donna Grame, office assistant executive committee: jirl Buck, president mike Holden, 1st vice president marty van vliet, 2nd vice president cody tebbenkamp, secretary/treasurer Alicia rigdon, at-large region i jason minnaert - (309) 489-6024 400 Westview Dr. - Atkinson, IL 61235 Dennis moore - (618) 410-3325 30992 State Hwy. 16 - Jerseyville, IL 62052 cliff randall - (318) 719-0560 2043 Robert Gray - Vidalia, LA 71373 eric Walker - (479) 601-3567 14844 Walker Rd. - Prairie Grove, AR 72753 region ii mike o’Hara - (406) 899-6903 Box 1475 - Fort Benton, MT 59442 Alicia rigdon - (417) 540-3986 19591 187th Ave. - New London, IA 52645 cory thomsen - (605) 730-2397 40460 254th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301 marty van vliet - (641) 780-0631 372 90th Ave. - Otley, IA 50214 region iii jirl Buck - (580) 795-7271 18478 Cattle Drive - Madill, OK 73446 Brett carter - (918) 914-3085 12594 N. C.R. 3340 - Stratford, OK 74872 john Griswold - (405) 780-3300 5922 S. Brush Creek Rd. - Stillwater, OK 74074 jim Hett - (303) 435-1271 P.O. Box 175 - Roggen, CO 80652 At-Large cody tebbenkamp - (660) 641-2671 3705 Forun Blvd., Apt. 818 - Columbia, MO 65203 mike Holden - (712) 652-3200 559 240th St. - Scranton, IA 51462 Barry nowatzke - (219) 872-6218 9335 W. 200 N. - Michigan City, IN 46360
Announcements plan ahead - new registration requirements beginning jan. 1, 2014 Per AMAA board direction, new programming is underway for new registration guidelines. The guidelines are contingent on final board approval and programming completion. new self billing worksheet
After Dec. 31, 2013 please dispose of any old self-billing worksheets you may have to avoid work being held for price differences. new members All new members must choose a program when submitting a new membership. The two programs that are offered are MAPP and Breeders Choice. You may read about these two programs by visiting our Web site, www.maine-anjou.org, and clicking on “Member Information” and then choose the “MAPP or Breeders Choice” option. If a membership is submitted without choosing a program, the new member will be placed in the Breeders Choice program. foundation animals Non-registered bulls and females must be entered as a foundation animal prior to MaineTainer progeny being registered. All current “P” (performance only) cattle will be grandfathered into the program. If the sire is an AI sire and registered at another breed association the pedigree and testing must be on file with the AMAA. The charge to add a sire pedigree will be a onetime charge of $40. If the AMAA finds that the pedigree has already been paid for by another breeder, the $40 charge will not be applied. Dams registered at another breed association may also be added for a one-time charge of $25. See the new selfbilling sheet for foundation fees. bull calf registration Any bull calf being registered must be TH/PHA free by parents or have testing completed prior to registering and be placed on file with the AMAA. Carriers will no longer be registered, but may be entered as a foundation animal. If registrations are submitted before testing has been completed the animal will not be registered. Instead, the animal will be given a performance number at a nonrefundable penalty charge of $10. Once the animal has been tested the registration may be completed at the regular rate. Please plan accordingly as testing can take
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transfers Registered animals with certificates may be transferred online but must be completed by the current owner by logging into his/her online account to complete the transfer. If the buyer is responsible for the transfer fees, the seller must indicate this in the comment line, otherwise the seller will be charged the transfer fees. Remember, anytime you transfer an animal your dues must be paid unless the animal being transferred is the last animal in your inventory. You will be able to see your current inventory when logging in to your account online.
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online registration discounts A 10 percent discount on registration fees will be given to all active members registering online (discount does not apply to annual dues, new memberships, MAPP fees or foundation animals). If you have not created an online account, you may do so by going to our Web site, www.maineanjou.org select the green tab that says “Login”, select “Create Account”, enter your current breeder number, enter your e-mail address, verify your e-mail address and enter a password of your choice. You will then be automatically logged into your account. You may view your current inventory, cancelled animals you no longer have, register and transfer animals and enroll your MAPP online if you are a current MAPP member. purchase registration blocks You may purchase registration blocks of 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100 at a discounted rate. These blocks are prepaid registrations and may only be used for animals under 13 months of age. Any unused blocks expire December 31 of each year. See the new self-billing worksheet for pricing. Multiple discounts will not be allowed. If you register online, the block discount (the greater discount) will be applied at checkout. rush fees Rush fees will go from $25 to $50, per eight head, as of Jan. 1, 2014. Please plan ahead when registering. If a buyer is unable to obtain work from a seller, please call us if you have made every attempt to obtain the required papers. Rushes are mailed within one to two business days.
tattoo Year letter for 2014: b tattoo Year letter for 2015: c updates from the registration department The 2014 MAPP enrollment must be completed online before Dec. 1, 2013. Any Enrollments not completed by the deadline will be billed for all active dams. If you are unable to complete your enrollment online, please contact the AMAA office to receive a paper copy. Remember, you are only charged for the active dams that are AMAA registered. The performance, recipients and other breed registered animals do not need to be enrolled. Dues expire on Dec. 31, 2013. To register, Jan. 1, 2014 dues must be paid. Adult dues are $100 and junior dues are $25. You may now submit your updated weaning and yearling data online. You may log into your online account and select “Performance Data” to submit them electronically. Please allow two business days to see updates online. Please double check all registrations before submitting them to the AMAA. Dues must be paid to register; the owner of the dam must register the animal and use their herd prefix. Please make sure you have filled out all required information so that your registrations are not delayed. Please provide the sire’s registration number rather than writing the sire’s name as this slows the registration process. upcoming show information
Fort Worth Stock Show Fort Worth, Texas Hotel Headquarters Radisson Fort Worth - Fossil Creek 2540 Meacham Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76106 (817) 625-9911 Ask for the AMAA block. Rates are $89.
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Sale Reports Buck Cattle Company Fall Premier XVIII Madill, Okla. - Oct. 19, 2013 Auctioneer: Steve Bonham, Oklahoma 41 Lots Gross - $500,050 Average - $12,196 High Selling Females $75,000 - Lot 7 - BK All That Jazz, an April 1, 2013 daughter of GOET I-80, sold to an Oklahoma buyer. $39,000 - Lot 17 - CMCC All Righty 317, a Feb. 22, 2013 daughter of BK Unlimited Power, sold to an Oklahoma buyer. $35,000 - Lot 10 - BK All Smiles, a Feb. 20, 2013 daughter of BK Unlimited Power, sold to an Oklahoma buyer. $35,000 - Lot 16 - BK CMCC Abbie 316, an April 8, 2013 daughter of BK Unlimited Power, sold to a Texas buyer. $34,000 - Lot 34 - JFR A Lil Whiskey 334, a March 16, 2013 daughter of SLC Sooner 101M, sold to an Oklahoma buyer. High Selling Bred Females $13,000 - Lot 68 - GCC Sioux Miss 7/01T, an April 6, 2007 daughter of Irish Whiskey, bred to BK Unlimited Power, sold to an Oklahoma buyer. $9,000 - Lot 70 - DJC Sydney 627, an April 24, 2006 daughter of BK Euchee 694N, sold with calf to a Texas buyer. $6,000 - Lot 79 - BK Xalie 047, a Feb. 3, 2010 daughter of Hall’s Legacy Plus 738G, sold with calf to an Oklahoma buyer.
Jones Show Cattle High Standards Female Sale Harrod, Ohio - Nov. 2, 2013 Auctioneers: Kevin Wendt, Ohio & Eddie Burks, Kentucky Sale Manager: Dwyer Cattle Services 99 Lots Gross $911,050 Average $9,202.53 16 Bred Cows - $138,650 $8,665.63 53 Bred Heifers - $270,800 $5,109.43 54 Open Heifers - $510,600 $9,288.89 High Selling Females $39,000 - Lot 18 - JSC Diamond 1A, a Jan. 2, 2013 daughter of GOET I-80, sold to Jamie Campbell, Sycamore, Pa. $30,000 - Lot 27A - JSC Katie 56A, an April 9, 2013 daughter of Predator 19U, sold to Southern Jewels Cattle Co., Rosharon, Texas. $29,000 - Lot 33 - JSC Lucky Lady 105A, a March 18, 2013 daughter of MINN Hard Whiskey 591Y, sold to Muir Cattle Co., Waynesfield, Ohio. $20,000 - Lot 3B - TJSC Nealy Ray 24A, a Feb. 28, 2013 daughter of GOET I-80, sold to Riverside Stock Farms, Oakwood, Ohio. High Selling Bred Females $35,000 - Lot 50 - Whiskey Mama 36Z, an April 4, 2012 daughter of Irish Whiskey bred to GOET I-80, sold to TCCA Cattle, Plain City, Ohio. $11,000 - Lot 51 - Miss 137Z, a March 13, 2012 daughter of Irish Whiskey bred to GOET I-80, sold to Hidden Creek Farms, Mansfield, Ohio. $8,500 - Lot 53 - GECG Blaze of Glory 2Z, an April 1, 2012 daughter of ZKCC Chopper bred to Optimus Prime, sold to Josh Taylor, Bloomfield, Iowa. High Selling Bred Cows $37,000 - Lot 3 - Collins Nealy Ray 7703T, an April 14, 2007 daughter of Irish Whiskey, sold for half-interest to Grauer Show Cattle, Shiloh, Ohio. $19,000 - Lot 1 - Miss Green Valley 766T, a March 19, 2007 daughter of GVC Incredabull bred to Daddy’s Money, sold to Garwood Show Cattle, Columbiana, Ohio.
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Blind Badger Ranch Back to the Basics VII Fort Morgan, Colo. - Nov. 10, 2013 Auctioneer: Steve Bonham, Oklahoma Gross - $371,950 13 Bred Heifers - $7,038.46 43 Open Heifers - $6,522.09 High Selling Females $50,000 - Lot 2 - BBR Ana 388A, a Feb. 19, 2013 daughter of BBBN X, sold to a Colorado buyer. $37,000 - Lot 38 - BBR Angel 392A, an April 12, 2013 daughter of ZKCC Chopper, sold to a Nebraska and Oklahoma buyer. $20,000 - Lot 5 - BBR Amber 390A, an April 7, 2013 daughter of SLC Sooner 101M, sold to a Wyoming buyer. $15,000 - Lot 9 - BBR Alice 383A, a May 5, 2013 daughter of GOET I-80, sold to a Nebraska buyer. $10,000 - Lot 1 - BBR Adrienne 395A, a March 19, 2013 daughter of BBBN X2, sold to a Kansas buyer. $10,000 - Lot 3 - BBR Allison 387A, a March 2, 2013 daughter of BBBN X, sold to a Colorado buyer. $7,800 - Lot 4 - BBR Anastasia 397A, a Feb. 22, 2013 daughter of BBR Rumor Mill, sold to an Illinois buyer. $7,600 - Lot 22 - BBR Alexis 393A, a March 8, 2013 daughter of GOET I-80, sold to a Nebraska buyer. High Selling Bred Females $20,000 - Lot 51 - BBR Zabrina 297N, a March 12, 2012 daughter of Bojo, sold for half-interest to a Colorado buyer. $6,400 - Lot 60 - BBR Ms 1242Z, a May 19, 2013 daughter of OHL Stands Alone 307W, sold to an Oklahoma buyer.
Sale Reports 2013 Maine Focus Sale Louisville, Ky. - Nov. 16, 2013 Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio Maine-Anjou breeders from across the country tuned in to the offering of Maine-Anjou genetic packages. Consigned lots came in various packages ranging from flushes, pregnancies, semen packages, embryo packages and live lots. Donation lots by Cameron Alexander, Green Valley Cattle, Blueprint Cattle Co., and Clay Knoll Farms/Green Valley Cattle were well accepted with money raised from three of the lots going to the 2014 National Junior Heifer Show and the Lot 2 flush going to the Team Jack Foundation. 10 Embryos - $24,325 1 Pregnancy - $3,500 1 Semen Package - $750 5 Flushes - $17,500 6 Live Heifers - $20,450
$2,433 $3,500 $75/unit $3,500 $3,408
High Selling Lots $5,600 - Lot 8 - Right to flush CFCC Miss Whiskey 204R, a Feb. 24, 2005 daughter of Irish Whiskey. $4,300 - Lot 14 - GCCF Cheyne, a Nov. 10, 2012 daughter of GOET I-80. $3,450- Lot 3 - Embryos by BBBN X and K&A Destiny 899U. Nagel Cattle Company Bred Female Sale Springfield, S.D. - Nov. 22, 2013 Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar, South Dakota 171 Lots Gross $405,535 Average $2,372 18 Heifer Calves - $3,297 27 Registered Bred Heifers - $2,965 12 Commercial Maine Breds - $2,213 28 Commercial Maine/Angus Breds - $2,038 70 Commercial Angus Bred to Maine-Anjou bulls - $2,160 16 Commercial Angus - $1,963
Beauprez, Byers, Colo. $5,500 - Lot 2 - A February 5 daughter of Doppler 27X, sold to Adam Goeken, Yankton, S.D. $4,500 - Lot 34 - A February 18 daughter of GVC Suh, sold to Darwin Luing, Panora, Iowa. $3,800 - Lot 41 - A March 3 daughter of Dignitary 22W, sold to Tyler and Amanda Radke, Mitchell, S.D. $3,600 - Lot 44 - A March 15 daughter of Dignitary 22W, sold to Moore Land & Cattle, Jerseyville, Ill. Green Valley Cattle Company Big Picture Female Sale Atkinson, Neb. - Nov. 23, 2013 Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth, Oklahoma 24 Open Heifers - $4,331 2 Angus - $3,300 22 Maine-Anjou - $4,425 32 Cows - $2,370 51 Bred Females - $2,636 High Selling Females $40,000 - Lot 1A - GVC Chauntel 002A, a March 11, 2013 daughter of SLC Sooner 101M from Miss Green Valley 705T, sold one-half interest for $20,000 to Vincent Friedly, Colorado. $27,000 - Lot 8 - GVC Sarah Jane 007A, a March 19, 2013 daughter of SAV Priority from GVC Sarah Jane 402P, sold one-half interest for $13,500 to Vincent Friedly, Colorado. Mid Continent Farms 2013 Top Cut Female Sale Washington, Kan. - Nov. 30, 2013 Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt, Ohio Gross - $586,795 Averages 66 Open Females - $4,964.39 58 Bred Females - $3,138.79
High Selling Females $30,000 - Lot 19 - a MaineTainer daughter of WTF, sold to a Missouri buyer. $14,500 - Lot 13 - a MaineTainer daughter of MCF Salty Dog, sold to an High Selling Females Ohio buyer. $15,000 - Lot 1 - A January 30 daughter of Doppler 27X, sold to Mark $6,500 - Lot 4 - a MaineTainer
daughter of Panda Express, sold to a Kansas buyer. $6,500 - Lot 15 - a MaineTainer daughter of a Monopoly son, sold to a Nebraska buyer. $4,750 - Lot 2 - a MaineTainer daughter of Panda Express, sold to a Kansas buyer. $4,750 - Lot 47 - a MaineTainer daughter of Red Dandy, sold to a Texas buyer. $4,700 - Lot 18 - a MaineTainer daughter of Ring of Fire, sold to a Indiana buyer. $4,500 - Lot 8 - a MaineTainer daughter of In Crowd, sold to an Indiana buyer. $4,000 - Lot 1 - a MaineTainer daughter of Panda Express, sold to a Wyoming buyer. $4,000 - Lot 3 - a MaineTainer daughter of Panda Express, sold to a Kansas buyer. Martin Livestock Dream Girls 2013 Bargersville, Ind. - Dec. 1, 2013 Auctioneer: Ron Kreis, Ohio 1/2 Heifer Calf - $3,750 1 Bull avg. - $8,500 7.5 Cows avg. - $7,656 1/2 Maine-Anjou avg. - $17,000 87.5 Bred Heifers avg. - $4,547 4 Maine-Anjou avg. - $4,350 High Selling Lots $34,000 - Lot 1 - MIM Miss 602 Chill 648N, an Aug. 15, 2003 daughter of Chill Factor sold open with six embryos to Mark Kritzman, Indiana, at $17,000 for one-half interest. $8,500 - Lot 2 - ML Whoa’s Unstoppable 110A, a March 2013 son of Unstoppable from HARK Miss Indiana 208R, sold to Trausch Farms, Iowa. $6,000 - Lot 49 - TJSC 133Z, a May 2, 2012 daughter of JSC Setting Trends from Miss Green Valley 766T, sold to Lance Unger, Illinois.
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New Junior Members ARKANSAS
Jarid Mounce Farmington, AR (479) 267-0212
CALIFORNIA
Kyle Gray Blythe, CA (760) 922-3117
COLORADO
Baylor Buck Wray, CO (970) 332-4262 Coby Buck Wray, CO (970) 332-4262 Alyssa Deporter Eaton, CO
ILLINOIS
Treaven Barron Sterling, IL (815) 626-3936 Alex Head Blue Mound, IL (217) 692-2214 Eve Shafer Lewistown, IL (309) 547-2916 Annika Spring Galesburg, IL (309) 221-2609 Taylor Talbert Onarga, IL (815) 268-4492
INDIANA
Ty Craig Bedford, IN (812) 583-5000 Lane Culy Farmland, IN (765) 625-0309 Aaron Gettinger Milton, IN (765) 478-4234
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Andrew Gettinger Milton, IN (765) 478-4234
Paul Pisarik Solon, IA (319) 624-2155
Joshua Markel Westphalia, MI (989) 282-1633
Auburn Harvey Straughn, IN (765) 332-3139
Gayge Samuelson Decorah, IA (563) 380-2174
Zackery Menck Lawton, MI (269) 624-3111
Courtney Lueking Sullivan, IN (812) 382-4421
Austin Thompson Hamburg, IA (712) 382-0125
Brady Risinger Owosso, MI (810) 875-8650
Arie Martin Walton, IN (765) 432-5748
Tori Tucker Jefferson, IA (515) 370-2944
Kylie Slavik Ashley, MI (989) 838-4110
Loren Matlock Greenfield, IN (317) 431-8216
Ben VonGlan Vail, IA (712) 677-2209
Colin Trattles Burr Ok, MI (269) 506-5802
Tommy McGuire Terre Haute, IN (812) 242-0087
KANSAS
MINNESOTA
Mariah Crenshaw Anthony, KS (785) 524-6006
MISSOURI
Zane Green Harveyville, KS (785) 589-0136
Brittany Robertson Bourbon, MO (573) 732-4915
Lauren Kelley Anthony, KS (785) 524-6006
MISSISSIPPI
Olivia McGurk Kingman, IN (765) 397-3491 Makenzie Moore Rensselaer, IN (219) 866-3755 Drew Powell Peru, IN (574) 727-5144
IOWA
Aaron Adams Leavenworth, KS (916) 680-7990
Baylee Butler State Center, IA (641) 483-2410
Eva Kliesen Scott City, KS (620) 872-4214
Tanner Curtain Oxford, IA (319) 828-2182
Anaya McCune Benton, KS (316) 778-1624
Jeremy Maass Ida Grove, IA (712) 364-2409
MICHIGAN
Reagen Miller Charter Oak, IA (712) 678-3871 Marshall Owen Arcadia, IA (712) 677-2209
Andrew Gruhn Lainsburg, MI (517) 449-5120 Kendall Hall Durand, MI (989) 307-0835 Quintin Lopez Williamston, MI (517) 242-6918
Lucas Nord Wolverton, MN (701) 446-6157 Xach McCoy Lamonte, MO
Sebe Leggett Collins, MS (601) 765-4687
NEBRASKA
Kendra Loseke Blair, NE (402) 533-2978 Lance Meduna Colon, NE (402) 647-2037 Alex Meduna Colon, NE (402) 647-2037
NEW MEXICO
Derek Cosper Los Lunas, NM (505) 977-3331
New Junior Members Taylor Moore Corrales, NM (505) 235-9605
Caleb Sager Fayette, OH (419) 237-0038
OHIO
Cooper Stambaugh Lyons, OH (419) 923-0490
Dalton Black Winchester, OH (937) 763-1525 Tyler Carter Oregonia, OH (513) 897-5119 Wyatt Daniels Ada, OH (419) 234-5794 Camron Deckling Dola, OH (419) 759-2337 Bailey Degroat Germantown, OH (937) 477-5830 Neilie Dimmerling Woodsfield, OH (740) 213-3898
Cooper Stambaugh Lyons, OH (419) 923-0490 Tyla Stuart Ashland, OH (567) 203-8791 Josie Traxler Upper Sandusky, OH (419) 835-5066 Alexis Wilcox Arcanum, OH (937) 459-8020
OKLAHOMA
Hayes Devine Norman, OK (918) 557-9087
Devan Eckert Stockport, OH (740) 517-2778
Kevin Enis Elgin, OK (580) 492-5466
Jacob Huck Waterford, OH (740) 749-0939
Makayla Estep Cleveland, OK (918) 607-6246
Delaney Jones Harrod, OH (419) 230-8675
Rylie Jantzen Ringwood, OK (580) 562-4361
Jacob Monnier Houston, OH (937) 492-3409
Ace Mchatton Madill, OK (580) 677-1513
Garrett Moore Rootstown, OH (330) 947-9091
Jarrett Selman Burns Flat, OK (580) 821-0954
Dalton Ramage Lewisville, OH (740) 567-3694
Amanda Stephens Haskell, OK (918) 691-5027
Regan Robinson Hamilton, OH (513) 726-0055
OREGON
Eric Summers Klamath Falls, OR (541) 884-4881
PENNSYLVANIA
Rylee Stockdale Dayton, PA (814) 257-8625 Alexander Wolfe Columbia, PA (717) 684-0840
TENNESSEE
Tygr Taylor Lewisburg, TN (931) 205-6765
TEXAS
Cade Amber Lorena, TX (254) 715-5185 Braxton Andrews Como, TX (903) 461-1107 Caitlyn Bennett Cleburne, TX (817) 774-7063 Breanna Dias Granbury, TX (682) 936-6460 Alexis Hargrove Clifton, TX (254) 315-1827 Parker Koterba Azle, TX (817) 401-6306 Stuart Lastovica Salado, TX (254) 947-3677 Cynthia Medina Alvin, TX (281) 620-5396 Casey Nance Liberty, TX (936) 298-9428 Lane Neckar Bruceville, TX (254) 230-7867
Sara Rimpel Athens, TX (903) 677-7340 Tasha Schlueter Lockney, TX (806) 392-0333 Lillie Skiles Dalhart, TX (806) 344-5453 Madalynn Taplin Dayton, TX (936) 402-5592 Micheala Tennyson College Station, TX (832) 366-5642 Reed Thorn Arp, TX (903) 566-6063 Emily Williams Plainview, TX (806) 292-1461
WISCONSIN
Kaylee Chapman Dalton, WI (608) 235-8072 Anna Doyle Waupaca, WI (715) 256-2489 Jacob Ellerbrock Burlington, WI (262) 441-3599 Nathan Ellerbrock Burlington, WI (262) 441-3599 Maddie Hodge Janesville, WI (608) 758-0343 Bridgett Hoffmann Whitewater, WI (920) 728-3976 Collin Kinning Osseo, WI (715) 984-2563 January/February 2014
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IOWA
MINNESOTA
Herd Prefix: NHSC Holley Show Cattle Jamie Limes 9575 Pemberville Rd. Rising Sun, OH 43457 (419) 575-7313
COLORADO
Herd Prefix: ETZ Dennis & Edna Etzel 3273 Lafayette Rd. Alburnett, IA 52202 (319) 842-2548
NORTH CAROLINA
Herd Prefix: JMYR Meyer Farms Jeffrey Meyer S. 299 Rd. 22 Napoleon, OH 43545 (419) 267-3647
Herd Prefix: ESF Sullivan Farms Inc. Scott & Katie Sullivan 8444 St. Marys Church Rd. Lucama, NC 27851 (919) 291-2673
Herd Prefix: SOEN Stan Soehnlen 6143 Beth Ave. S.W. Navarre, OH 44662 (330) 484-3732
NEBRASKA
Herd Prefix: LCUS Lucas Cattle Co. Greg Lucas 20593 E. C.R. 175 Elmer, OK 73539 (580) 481-4461
Herd Prefix: MACH Martin Machado 8171 N. Buhach Rd. Winton, CA 95388 (209) 357-0912 Herd Prefix: DUKE Brady Buck 40369 U.S. Hwy. 34 Wray, CO 80758 (970) 332-4262 Herd Prefix: BCRR Colorado Ranches, LLC Gary & Judith Schnurr 3689 Hwy. 394 Craig, CO 81625 (970) 629-3791
INDIANA
Herd Prefix: JJF Jake Ferguson 9498 W. Hedrick Rd. Gosport, IN 47433 (812) 327-6024 Herd Prefix: CCJ Crosby Jackman 6513 S. Base Rd. Milroy, IN 46156 (765) 629-2074 Herd Prefix: KER Roger Kerr 7978 S. Breeden Rd. Bloomington, IN 47403 (812) 825-3325 Herd Prefix: CMF Chuck Mathena 1333 W. 600 N. Whiteland, IN 46184 (317) 514-6389 Herd Prefix: WP Wesley Price 1248 S. S.R. 1 Dunkirk, IN 47336 (765) 744-0606 Herd Prefix: MMRF MMR Farms, LLC 5039 E. Kinderhook Rd. Scottsburg, IN 47170 48
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Herd Prefix: DSC Gary Debower 2277 Timber Ave. Charles City, IA 50616 (641) 330-2195
Herd Prefix: HNTR Hunter Farms Charles & Alex Hunter 2015 270th Ave. DeWitt, IA 52742 (563) 659-2327 Herd Prefix: MJSC Matt Schneider 2413 Friendship St. Iowa City, IA 52245 (605) 254-8277 Herd Prefix: SF Trey Schneider 485 Vernont Dr. Lacona, IA 50139 (641) 891-7737 Herd Prefix: SNLL Todd Snell 3813 258th Ave. Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 419-3912 Herd Prefix: JSKS Jon & Kari Sorenson 3735 300th St. Graettinger, IA 51342 (712) 859-3346
MICHIGAN
Herd Prefix: WLJG Garret Weber 1924 County Hwy. 13 Lake Benton, MN 56149 (507) 530-0494 Herd Prefix: EVN Martin Evans 8390 Jacob Fork River Rd. Vale, NC 28168 (336) 210-4671
Herd Prefix: DSSS Dethlefs Sisters Show Stock Torri, Tara & Holly Dethlefs 77854 Hwy. 10 Ravenna, NE 68869 (308) 440-5553 Herd Prefix: KEM Ted Kempf 56474 863rd Rd. Carroll, NE 68723 (402) 585-4685
OHIO
Herd Prefix: CBF Burroughs Frazier Farms Chad Burroughs & Alice Frazier 10117 Runkle Rd. St. Paris, OH 43072 (937) 508-5719
Herd Prefix: WAXX Troy Moss 19861 Big Stone Lake Rd. Hersey, MI 49639 (231) 250-6985
Herd Prefix: SCCF Showcase Cattle Brandon Bolender 5555 Eckmansville Rd. Winchester, OH 45697 (937) 728-0366
Herd Prefix: FBF Kelli Rau 1868 Dam Rd. West Branch, MI 48661 (989) 965-5230
Herd Prefix: TFG The Farmer Group Ltd. Phillip Farmer 2865 Sampson Rd. Pemberville, OH 43450
OKLAHOMA
TEXAS
Herd Prefix: BACC B & C Cattle Co. Justin & Stacy Butler 6595 FM 1414 Newton, TX 75966 (409) 329-5168 Herd Prefix: TAVE P&D Ranch Debbie, Rick & Tave Doty 9500 FM 2258 Grandview, TX 76050 (817) 800-9894 Herd Prefix: GERR Buffalo Run Ranch Greg Eilers 8640 FM 927 Walnut Springs, TX 76690 (254) 485-3143 Herd Prefix: POC Post Oak Cattle Co. Scott Koterba 300 W. White Dove Azle, TX 76020 (817) 401-6306
Herd Prefix: NIX NIX Farms Dalton Nix 6780 Paluxy Hwy. Tolar, TX 76476 (254) 717-9029
WISCONSIN
Herd Prefix: YRTX Young & Rogers Farm Brandon Rogers 15607 U.S. Hwy. 381 Windthorse, TX 76389 (940) 636-1697
Herd Prefix: RWSC Rosewood Show Cattle Justin Thom W7186 Bluff Rd. Whitewater, WI 53190 (262) 490-1313
Herd Prefix: HU Matt & Mary Beth Ellerbrock 2307 312th Ave. Burlington, WI 53105 (262) 441-3599
Herd Prefix: CE Craig & Elyse Schill P.O. Box 216 Donie, TX 75838 (903) 388-0377
Herd Prefix: DTW David Wisnefski 1305 Main St. Union Grove, WI 53182 (262) 818-7452
UTAH
CANADA ALBERTA
Herd Prefix: PRSN Carl Pehrson P.O. Box 81 Vernon, UT 84080 (435) 414-3184
Herd Prefix: MCCA Anthony Murphy 639 Oak Street, Unit 405 Springbrook, AB T4S0E5 (403) 505-8233
RIGD Atomic
GOF Heidi X RLN Moneyline
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New Adult Members *Actual BW: 89 lbs. Actual WW: 930 lbs. Actual YW: 1,500 lbs.* bw: 1.8 ww: 52 yw: 95 m: 22.8 m&g: 48.7 Division winner American Royal Champion AOB FFA Res. Supreme Champion FFA Bull Champion Senior Bull Calf 2013 Iowa State Fair
SELLS AT THE 2014 IOWA BEEF EXPO!
WCC Octane
HAA Countess X DCC The Man
bw: 2.5 ww: 43.7 yw: 84.2 m: 14.8 m&g: 36.6 Division winner N.A.I.L.E. All American Bull 2013 Champion Summer Yearling 2013 Iowa State Fair
These bulls and other mature bulls available now. Stop by and see us at the Iowa Beef Expo!
BarR Cattle Company
For more information: Bar R Cattle Co. - Ben and Alicia Rigdon Cliff Randall New London, IA 52645 Vidalia, LA 71373 (319) 394-9733 (318) 386-5358
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2013-2014 Jr. Board Members
Junior Update Reighly Blakley Region 3
Executive Committee: Elizabeth Heaton, President – At-Large 2139 Township Rd. 500 N. Toulon, IL 61483 (309) 238-3340 eheaton94@live.com Cameron Alexander, Vice President – Region 1 830 Spencer Rd. Sabina, OH 45169 (937) 302-0078 • c-alexander.1@onu.edu Becca Moore, Secretary/Treasurer – Region III P.O. Box 26 Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-5665 beccam25@gmail.com Region I Andrew Weaver 5107 Sturgeon Creek Pkwy. Midland, MI 48640 (989) 708-2557 weavera7@msu.edu Region II Kennedy Core 859 92nd Ave. Pleasantville, IA 50225 (641) 842-6098 kennedyjcore@gmail.com Kiley Elder 2005 Hwy. 163 Pella, IA 50219 (641) 628-2297 showsteers.kiley@gmail.com Region III Reighly Blakley P.O. Box 465 Oologah, OK 74053 reighlylou10@gmail.com At-Large Hunter Randall 686 Hwy. 907 Monterey, LA 71354 (318) 386-5358 hunter.randall@cathedralgreenwave.com Advisors Bailey Core 859 92nd Ave. Pleasantville, IA 50225 (641) 780-7765 • core.bailey@gmail.com Bailey Buck R.R. 1 Box 344A - Madill, OK 73446 (580) 677-2648 • bailey.buck@okstate.edu
2013-2014 AMAA Royalty
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Tayler Gall, Nebraska
Junior Princesses Macie McCollum, Texas Shelby Seymour, Texas
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It’s a New Year! Hey! I am Reighly Blakley from Oologah, Okla. This past summer I was elected as one of the Region III Directors. First, I would like to say that I hope everyone has a great Christmas and a happy New Year! With a new year coming on I am looking forward to the new calf crop. Although winter is upon us and many of us have seen snow, remember that spring is just around the corner and we will once again be thrilled at the sight of the new born calves. We as Maine-Anjou breeders are always looking for the next great herd sire or the next great female for us to show and later hope she will grow up to make a great cow/calf pair. I am proud to say that the Maine-Anjou breed is not only for the showring but is also a great asset to the beef industry. I know this first hand because my family and I have the privilege to sell retail cuts of beef directly to the consumer at local markets in our area. This gives us a great opportunity to interact with the consumer of our beef
products and promote the Maine-Anjou breed. I would encourage everyone in our breed that has that opportunity to take advantage of it! I would like to congratulate John and Elizabeth Wadsworth of Hiram, Me., and Craig Black of Winchester, Ohio, the two winners of the Crazy 8 raffle. Thanks to everyone for your support! I was glad to see everyone at the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Ky., in November and I look forward to seeing everyone again at the National Western and Fort Worth! I am beyond excited to be serving on the board with some great people and I feel blessed to have the privilege to wear the maroon jacket! I am looking forward to see what this New Year holds and just remember to keep an eye out for the next best one! Best Of Luck Down The Road! Reighly Blakley Region III Director
Happy New Year!
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The RIGHT BEGINNING for a GOOD ENDING Ken, Audrey and Kendall Bremer 23384 Ridge Rd., Blakesburg, IA 52536 (641) 938-2163 kafarm@iowatelecom.net • www.kafarm.net
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Breeding Cattle and Show Cattle Private treaty
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Bob Fields, D.V.M. • Maine-Anjou • Show Cattle • Bulls • Seedstock 36578 Morgan Hill Rd. • Wister, OK 74966 (918) 655-7750 • (918) 655-3105 okiebluesky@hotmail.com
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Contact: SEK or Genex for semen
Gene & Danette Loder 13408 90th St. S.W. • Scranton, ND 58653 (701) 275-6227 — home • (701) 206-0721 — cell lodercc@ndsupernet.com
Oklahoma
Tebbenkamp Show Cattle
K&A FARM
Black Polled Purebred & Percentage Maine-Anjou
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Michigan
Foundational • Commercial • Show Quality Cattle Everett - Mike - Steve Forkner 9282 E. Indian Line Rd. • Richards, MO 64778 www.trulinemaines.com • (877) 489-0570 • eforktlg@inetvisions.net
Montana
Clay Knoll Farms The Simpkins Family Gary & Janette Simpkins Home: 989-426-8185 Cell: 989-329-4668 Duane Simpkins Home: 989-426-3244 Cell: 989-329-6141 clayknollfarms@yahoo.com clayknollfarms.com
P.O. Box 1475 Fort Benton, MT 59442 Mike O’Hara — (406) 734-5434 Heath O’Hara — (406) 734-5443 Hardy O’Hara — (406) 734-5252 www.oharalandandcattle.com
South Dakota
Miles & Kim DeJong 31842 DeJong Rd. Kennebec, SD 57544 (605) 869-2329 (605) 222-1292 - Miles cell www.dejongranch.com Visitors welcome! Please no Sunday business
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Maine-Anjou Parade & Sale Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 - Banquet, Annual Meeting & Fundraiser Auction at 6 p.m. in the Walnut Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 - Parade at 9 a.m. Sale at 2:30 p.m. **Sires represented: SLC Sooner 101M, Hall’s Legacy Plus, DCC Hard Drive and I-80!**
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bullS, bred heiFerS & Fancy Show heiFer ProSPectS Here is an Unstoppable sired powerhouse bull. He is the whole package…style, performance and growth.You will not miss this Bull at the Classic Sales.
Here is a versatile breeding piece. She is sired by HAA Wisdom out of Blind Badger Ranch Kashmir donor. She sells safe to calf in March.
Here is a fancy April heifer sired by Monopoly that sells at the Classic!
This heifer is a registered MaineTainer, Chianina and a ½ Blood Simmental. The opportunities are endless with this outstanding heifer. All the DNA tests are done and she is clean! Make sure and look her video up on the Classic website.
Several Fancy Show heiFer ProSPectS are Featured at the claSSic
Royal Ice Sale there are Several unique oPPortunitieS For cattleMen in the claSSic royal ice Sale and the coMMercial Man’S Pen oF 5 heiFer Sale.
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Selling 100 Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer Bulls and Females The Largest Maine Offering in the USA!
Craig M. Reiter & Associates P.O. Box 305 • Perrysburg, OH 43552 419/862-0117 - office 419/862-0119 - facsimile www.primetimeagrimarketing.com
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2013 American Royal Grand Champion Bull 2013 NAILE Grand Champion Bull Sold as Lot 1 in our 2013 sale
Hermosa Cattle Company Opportunity awaits!
Selling 1/3 Interest 200 Units of Semen Spring or Fall Possesion in the 2014 bright lights sale Sire: Manitou’s Reno 14R Dam: Mel’s Missy 22U FULLBLOOD AND DUAL REGISTERED 3/4 SHORTHORN Reg.# 430204 bw: 2.5 ww: 38 yw: 76.2 m 24.8 m&g 43.7
Also selling Embyros! Enjoleur X Manitou Xlent EPL Prospector 242P X Manitou Simrose Mariehamn Taipon X Miss Gee Bar 430P Check out the bright lights sale catalog for more information on these exciting embryo packages!
Hermosa Cattle Company Angus, Maine and Simmental Breeding Stock Show Cattle - Embryos - Semen Always for sale by private treaty! Home of the Annual Tradition Group Angus Sale Don Meyer and Garret Meyer 18092 Dunaway Rd. WC 325 • Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.hermosacattle.com - (c) 479-530-0497
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! r a e Y r e n n a B Mystic ALC 170N
K&A L48 X Lucy ALC 116B
WAC Show Cattle
Will & Shelbie Alexander 20546 Hwy. M Brookfield, MO 64628 (660) 734-1427 │ (660) 734-8568
Alexander Land & Cattle Myron & Carol Alexander 23231 Hwy. FF Linneus, MO 64653 (660) 375-7263 │ (660) 895-5346
WAC Mystic 160S
MCF Pay Rail X Mystic ALC 170N
WAC touchy feely 11a
BFW Mitten Man Q35P X 170 Reserve Division 2013 American Royal SELLS IN THE 2014 BRIGHT LIGHTS SALE! A FULL SIB TO TOUCHY FEELY ALSO SELLS IN THE 2014 BRIGHT LIGHTS SALE!
TLM Honor 024x
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WAC Mystic 160A
TLM Honor 024X X 160S Reserve Division 2013 American Royal
HAA Security 255U X TLM Miss B 303N
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WAC Crazy Girl 160Y
MCF Chaos X 160S Reserve Division 2013 Junior National
WAC Liberty 1A
TLM Honor 024X X WAC Paygirl 29T SELLS IN THE 2014 BRIGHT LIGHTS SALE!
A MATERNAL SIB TO CRAZY GIRL AND MYSTIC 160A, SIRED BY DUBAI, SELLS IN THE 2014 BRIGHT LIGHTS SALE!
Stop in and see us anytime for Performance oriented Maine-Anjou bulls, as well as show heifers or steers! Carcass Ultrasound Data Averages on our 2013 sale bull offering
BPF Mad Money Premium Blend x 140R
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We feel strongly about Performance Data, Ultrasound Data, DNA Testing and Fertility. So should you. Consider a Par Five Maine-Anjou bull to add value to your next calf crop! Follow Par Five Cattle Co. on Facebook for bull & female info and sale pictures!
Ali x 58R
43225 115th St. Lake City, SD
BNWZ Patriot
Neal Pearson - (605) 470-0010 Chuck Ringkob - (605) 470-0448
Sooner x Masterpiece
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Calving Ease Scores
Use Calving Ease Scores to Monitor and Reduce Dystocia by Bob Weaber, PhD., PAS The old management adage “If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it!” holds true for many beef production traits. It is especially true for dystocia or calving difficulty. It is important for producers to review their current data collection scheme and the data they use in selection of bulls to remedy problems in their herd. Many producers still collect birth weights of calves as part of their performance record collection system. Producers are encouraged to transition to collection of calving ease scores instead of or in addition to birth weights. Birth weight only accounts for 55-60 percent of the genetic variation in calving ease. So, selection for reduced birth weight alone won’t improve calving ease as much as selecting directly on calving ease. And since birth weight is strongly correlated with other growth traits, reduction in birth weight is usually associated with decreased growth performance at weaning and yearling. When selecting a service sire for use on virgin heifers, it is recommended to focus on selection of Maine-Anjou influence bulls with Calving Ease EPDs of 7.2 or greater. If you are using artificial insemination, select bulls with high accuracy Calving Ease EPDs to further minimize risk of dystocia events. For cow-calf producers, calving ease is the economically relevant trait associated with dystocia. Economically relevant traits (ERTs) are those that directly generate revenue or incur costs in beef production systems. In the case of a commercial cow-calf producer, dystocia (or lack of ‘calving ease’) is what generates costs in a cow herd through direct losses of calves and their dams, increased labor costs and certainly lower reproductive rates among cows that have experienced dystocia. Birth weight is an indicator trait. In this case, birth weight provides some information on calving ease. Birth weight alone doesn’t directly generate revenue or incur costs independent of calving ease. It’s important to recognize 62
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that there is an optimal range of birth weights in beef cattle. Certainly, too heavy of a calf is a problem during delivery of the calf hence our selection, at least historically, for lower birth weights. However, too small of a calf at birth is problematic as well. This is especially true for winter/spring calving herds. During severe cold stress, low body weight calves are more susceptible to hypothermia and subsequent death or disease issues. Indeed, very low birth weight calves in northern latitudes can dramatically reduce survivability for calves born in winter months. Recording calving ease scores is easy and should be done at or shortly after birth. The Beef Improvement Federation recommended calving ease scores are listed below and in the front of the NCBA IRM red books. Monitoring calving ease in heifers and cows will allow producers to
select sires with optimal calving ease and moderate levels of birth weight; helping to minimize dystocia. The calving ease records may also allow identification of sires that are causing problems. Sire selection for improved calving ease should focus on Calving Ease EPD and for sires of replacement females, Calving Ease Maternal EPD should be considered. Calving Ease Maternal describes the genetics associated with the ability of a sire’s daughters to calve without assistance. Calving Ease Score Description 1. No difficulty, no assistance 2. Minor difficulty, some assistance 3. Major difficulty, usually mechanical assistance 4. Caesarian section or other surgery 5. Abnormal presentation
Neil Birkeland Spotlight Pictured: Neil Birkeland and son, Jace, run 600 head of cows near Dupree, S.D.
South Dakota Ranchers Depend on Maine-Anjou Genetics by Lura Roti
Ask Neil Birkeland why he’s still in the cattle business and his quick answer is, “I enjoy it.” “That’s my best answer - I just enjoy ranching and raising good cattle. My favorite time of year is when we’re calving and I get to see the newborns,” says Neil, 69, the 2014 Maine-Anjou Commercial Producer of the Year. Born and raised on the land where he and his wife, Vicki raised five children and he and his son, Jace, 36, today work together, the Dupree, S.D., cattleman says his passion for raising cattle began when his dad, Leonard, gave him a heifer to raise as a 4-H project. “I was the littlest guy in the showring and she was the biggest heifer,” he recalls. Continuing the tradition, Neil helped his youngest son, Jace get a start in the cattle business when he gave him 12 heifers as a young teen. Jace has been building ever since. Today the two men work together managing the 600-head commercial cow/ calf herd and growing winter wheat, sunflowers, corn and oats. Throughout his ranching career, Neil has worked to improve his herd’s genetics – ultimately producing calves that put
on weight quickly and cows that are easy keepers. In the early 1980s he introduced Maine-Anjou genetics to his primarily Angus herd and began yielding the results he was looking for. “Maine-Anjou transformed our herd by adding a lot of rib and thickness to our cattle and pounds to our calves,” Neil says. “We’ve been AIing ever since.” Neil purchased his first Maine-Anjou genetics from his cousins, the Birkeland Brothers. This year, the Birkeland’s calves averaged 600 lbs., at weaning. To maintain top notch results, the men cull aggressively. “If they don’t calve well, have low milk supply or have breeding issues we get rid of them right away,” Neil says. Basically, Jace explains their cattle have to be able to gain in spite of tough terrain and weather conditions found on the western South Dakota prairie. “They don’t get babied. This is rough country, they need to be self-sufficient,” Jace says, adding that the men have to drive up to 35 miles to check cows in some of their summer pastures. Weather conditions the last few years have been especially challenging for the
Birkelands; Jace says, explaining that there have been more drought years than not this last decade. The recent, Winter Storm Atlas that devastated many cattle producers in the region killed some of their cattle, but he says they fared much better than most. “It was just luck that we didn’t lose a pile of cattle. A neighbor lost some across the fence from our herd, and we didn’t lose any in that same spot, but we did lose some in an area that provided the best protection – there is no explanation for it.” Working together since Jace was a child, father and son both say they enjoy working together. “I’ve learned a lot from dad. He’s got a great eye for good cattle and takes a lot of pride in his herd and works to have the best cows,” Jace says. “Overall he’s just a great person.” Neil adds. “Jace is one of the finest people I’ve been around. He’s a hard worker, nice person and is a joy to be around.” Jace and his wife, Kristi, have four children.
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Owners:
Maverick Was: - 32,000 top selling bull in the 2009 Green Valley Sale - Highest priced Maine-Anjou bull to sell at public auction in 2009 - FOR A REASON!
Your answer for low birthweight, high growth Maine-Anjou genetics!
Sire Of: - 20,000 top selling female 2010 Green Valley Sale - GVC iBull Y22
Ron & Amy Kahl Reeds, MO Ron’s Cell (417) 850-0705 (417) 246-5329 kahl4hay@yahoo.com
Semen Available! Call for pricing!
GVC
Maverick 05U
“Maverick Moves to Missouri!”
SLC Sooner 101M
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GVC Samantha 591R
Reg. # 390328 • DOB: 3/16/2008 • BW: 88 • TH/PHA Free Homozygous Black - Polled - Solid Patterned - Homozygous Good! BW: 1.6 • WW: 48.6 • YW: 90.2 • M: 14.8 • M&G: 39.0
Maverick daughter Maine-Anjou division champion 2013 American Royal junior and open show & many time champion this fall! Congrats to the McCullough family!
“We have used Maverick the past few years and have had some great calves out of him. He is easy calving, we used him on heifers and didn’t have a stitch of trouble. The calves hit the ground and start growing. We are very excited about this bull and even flushed Miss Maine Aim Curly Sue to him this winter.” Chuck & Karen McCullough
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Index/Dateline Index of Advertisers
Alexander, Will & Myron 60 Bar R Cattle 49 Beauprez Land & Cattle 28 Bessler, James 29 Blind Badger Ranch IBC Bonham, Steve 29 Bremer Show Cattle 12 Bright Lights 33 Buck Cattle Co. 5 Burke, Tim 66 Bushy Park Farm BC Cameron, Craig 49 Cattle Max 31 Cattle Visions 19 Clay Knoll Farms 28 Conover Auction Services 29 Continental Livestock Services 29 DeJong Ranch 20,52 Denison Acres 28 DeRouchey, Fred 28 Diamon M Cattle Co. 4 Dun-Rite Stock & Stables 58 EDJE Technologies 54 Graham, Gary 29 Green Valley Cattle Co. IFC Griswold, John 3 Holden, Mike 16,17 Iowa Beef Expo 56
Jones Show Cattle 18 K&A Farm 28 Kahl Cattle Co. 52,64 Kaisar, Maury 67 Kreis, Ron 29 Loder Cattle Co. 28 Mid-Continent Farms 1 Nagel Cattle Co 10,11,53 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic 57 Nowatzke Cattle 68 NuHaven Cattle Co. 28 O’Hara Land & Cattle 21,52 Ohio Maine-Anjou Association 58 Okie Blue Sky Farms 28 Par 5 Cattle Co. 61 Redgate Cattle Co. 28 Secondino, Jami 29 SEK 26 Sheridan, Bill 29 Showtimes 51 Styles Maines 12 Tebbenkamp, Cody 52 Trans Ova Genetics 55 Truline Maines 13,52 Vermeer 59 Wendt, Kevin 29 Wilson Stock Farm 27,53 Winegardner Show Cattle 29
January 15 - National Western Stock Show yard cattle check-in, Denver, Colo. 16 - Bright Lights Maine-Anjou bull sale evaluation, Pepsi Arena, Denver, Colo. 17 - National Western Stock Show Pen & Heifer Show, Pepsi Arena, Denver, Colo. 18 - Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale, Denver, Colo. 19 - National Western Stock Show Junior & Open Maine-Anjou Shows, Denver, Colo.
February 2 - 2014 Fort Worth Stock Show Open Maine-Anjou Show, Fort Worth, Texas 2 - Burke Show Cattle, 23rd Annual Production Sale, Genoa, Neb. 5 - Maine-Anjou Influenced Female Sale, Dunlap, Iowa 11 - Bushy Park Farm Online Bull Sale, Mitchell, S.D. 13 - Iowa Beef Expo Maine-Anjou Sale, Des Moines, Iowa 18 - Bushy Park Farm Online Bull Sale, Mitchell, S.D. 21 - Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Maine-Anjou Sale, Kearney, Neb. 25 - Bushy Park Farm Online Bull Sale, Mitchell, S.D. 27 - DeJong Ranch 46th Annual Bull Sale, Kennebec, S.D.
March 1 - Green Valley Cattle The Green Valley Bull Sale, Atkinson, Neb. 3 - Nagel Cattle Co., 20th Performance Plus Bull Sale, Springfield, S.D. 14-15 - Ohio Beef Expo Maine-Anjou Sale, Columbus, Ohio 15 - O’Hara Land & Cattle Maine-Anjou Production Sale, Ft. Benton, Mont. 15 - Jones/Winegardner The Main Course, Columbus, Ohio 19 - The Wilson Families The Maine Bull Sale 2014, Strathmore, A.B., Canada 20 - Styles Maines Dispersal Sale, Cut Knife, S.K., Canada 29 - Buck Cattle Co., Spring Edition XVIII, Madill, Okla.
April 3-5 - 2nd Annual Foundations Fullblood Maine-Anjou Sale, Canada 12 - Griswold Cattle Co., Grass to Grid Bull Sale, Follett, Texas
2014 NATIONAL JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW JUNE 21-27, LOUISVILLE, KY.
HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH CHIANINA AND SHORTHORN JUNIOR NATIONALS
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Sire: SLC Sooner Dam: Excitement 315R Past National Champion Full Sister to Hotline
Maine-Anjou Show Bull of the Year 2011
REA 17.8 • Scrotal 39.0 at 11 months! BW 82 lbs • TH & PHA-Free PB Maine-Anjou • Polled BW 1.3 • WW: 47 • YW: 90 M: 23 • M&G: 47
Proven Calving Ease!
Stone Barn Farm Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner 40281 260th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301 Cory Thomsen, Gen. Mgr., 605.730.2397 888.502.7322
866.356.4565
800.443.6389
605.996.9100
Grand Bull, NAILE Reserve Bull, 2012 NWSS
Maury & Beth Kaiser Cedar Grove, Ind. 765.647.4992
Excitement 315R Dam of Real World
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FEB. 11TH • FEB. 18TH • FEB. 25TH • CWCATTLESALES.COM
3/4 Maine-Anjou Bull sire. Main Line (Sooner X Miss Purple)
He Sells February 11th
FEB. 11TH • CWCATTLESALES.COM • Offering yearling Maine-Anjou Bulls. PB, 3/4 & 1/2. • Sired by industry leaders like Mercedes Benz, I-80, Irish Whiskey and Main Line. • All bulls are black & predominantly polled. • 20 head sell. These are PERFORMANCE type bulls!
3/4 Maine-Anjou Bull sire. Irish Whiskey He Sells February 11th
FEB. 18TH • CWCATTLESALES.COM PB MAINE-ANJOU BULL sire. Mercedes Benz He Sells February 11th
• Offering yearling Simmental Bulls. PB & Percentage Simmental. • Sired by industry leaders like Built Right, Steel Force, Encore, High Regard and No Remorse. • 15 head sell. A stout set of bulls!
FEB. 25TH • CWCATTLESALES.COM • Offering yearling calving ease & club calf raising sires. • Sired by industry leaders like Mercedes Benz, Irish Whiskey, Monopoly and Main Line. • 10 head sell. Deep in quality!
PB MAINE-ANJOU BULL sire. Mercedes Benz He Sells February 11th
BUSHY PARK FARM Steve Robinson, Owner
40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301 Fax: 605-996-0721 • Toll Free: 888-502-7322 Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 Brent Meister, Herdsman, 402-380-4876 On-line at: www.bpfcc.com •Visitors Always Welcome!
Simmental/MaineTainer Bull sire. Built Right dam. Anita Loan He Sells February 18th