Marbling
ETN Bulls rank #3, 10, 20 #1 Sired by Eatons Beyond 7243
Eatons Steady 80249 – M914132
CHAROLAIS
11700 NW Plaza Circle • Kansas City, MO 64153 phone (816) 464-5977 • fax (816) 464-5759 www.charolaisusa.com
DC/MD MS LEDZENIII F1380
F1268148 Born: 2/24/18 BW: 94 WW/R: 741/109 YW/R: 939/105
Polled PAF CI= 2/20; 2/21; 2/22; 2/23; 2/24
Sire: MD Ledzenelin III C3096 Dam: MD Ms XIT A1179
Ranks in top 15% WW, 25% YW, 15% REA, and 45% TSI
Has two daughters retained in herd in production and has produced one herd sire, a Shark son that sired DC/CJC Sage K1175, a herd sire for Bobby Keahey and Chad Bradford, AL. Features a perfect udder with loads of Milk, very correct structure, fantastic disposition, with high degree of femininity. Owned with - Bill Arli , Poteet, TX
DC/BHD MS TANK H9
F1300152 Born: 1/18/20 BW: 80 Polled
Sire: DC/CRJ Tank E108 P Dam: DC/BHD Ms Risk F191
Ranks in the Top 20 WW, 5% YW, 30% Milk, 20% MTL 3% CW, 35% REA, 3% TSI (278.69)
H9 is joining our ET program. She has an awesome udder and proven DeBruycker genetics!
Owned by McCurdy Charolais
Kelly Stretcher, Dayton, TX
Li le W Farms, Mike Watkins, Lebanon, TN
Rick Evans, Brownwood, TX
RS MS FARGO F3320
F1260299 Born: 9/9/18 BW: 86 Polled PAF
Sire: RBM Fargo Y111 Dam: Bamboo Vanna of 1981 3320
Ranks in the Top 15% WW, 5% YW, 25% Milk, 15% MTL 4% CW, 15% REA, 7% TSI (270.89)
Daughter in Kyle Reaves herd, TN and we retained her daughter sired by BHD Kincsem B629 x our donor E9192! Owned by Bella Angel Farms
DC/MD MS LedzenIII F1380
DC/CJC SAGE K1175 Some of the “Picks in
RESULTS THAT COUNT
2024
MISSOURI STATE FAIR OPEN STEER CARCASS SHOW
Overall Reserve Grand Champion
Reserve Champion Hotel-Restaurant
Charolais X Wagyu
Bar J/Legacy Meat
Live Weight: 1,155 lbs.
Carcass Weight: 710 lbs.
Dressing %: 61.5%
Backfat: 0.4 in.
REA: 15.2 sq. in.
KPH Fat: 2.0
USDA YG: 1.73
Comp. YG:1.73
% Retail Cuts: 52.99
Numeric Score: 30.44
Marbling: MD 40
USDA Quality Grade: CH+
Congratulations Gus Schoen, on your Overall Grand Champion, Champion Quality Hotel-Restaurant Champion Charolais X Akaushi steer!
anks to Missouri Charolais Breeders, Fountain Charolais and Tiger Country Charolais for providing special awards!
Full French & Purebred Genetics
P.O. Box 186, Liverpool, Texas 77577 Larry Ludeke (832) 439-4666
E-mail: larryl@qiminc.com Sulphur, Louisiana www.barjcharolaisfarm.com
Fink Sale Facility, Randolph, Kansas
230 Bulls Sell
100 Charolais // 50 Copperhead // 80 Angus
Charolais Sires: Gold Standard, Free Lunch, Silver Gun 467, LCC Hondo, Keystone
RR Silver Sage, LCC 923, Penny Flash
30 Females Sell!
Past Donors // Bred Heifers // Embryos // Semen
PICK OF ALL 2022 BORN FEMALES!
Approximately 40 Females! Imagine the Possibilities!
FEATURES
• Silver Gun 467 daughter out of Riverdale’s Donor “7982”, top selling female in our April sale at $50,000.
• Full sister to “Lady 9314” selling for $29,000 for ½ interest to Aristo Charolais
• Silver Gun 467 daughter of “7459”, REAL NICE!
• Silver Gun 467 daughter out of “6356”, Numbers & Power!
• Full Sister to Ankony’s $25,000 Pick of Fall Heifers
Galen & Lori Fink
Galen: 785-532-9936
Email: finkbull1@twinvalley.net
Chad, Megan & Whitley Larson
Megan: 785-410-5559
Rogers Bar HR
Proven Performance for Over 65 Years
• Rogers Bar HR is the largest Charolais Breeder in the South and one of the oldest breeders in the country.
• Our bulls have won more BIF Certified rate of gain tests than any other Charolais breeder.
• Bulls are not creep fed - they are developed on GRASSbermuda, bahia, and ryegrass.
• Rogers Bar HR bulls do not need an adaption period - they just do their job with no additional pampering.
• Our bulls are bred in the South, raised in the South, and they will work for you in the South.
• Be it grass or grain, our bulls will put on the pounds for youMore pounds, more
CHAROLAIS
FH BULLET 3572 P
Top 25% WW; 6% Milk; 6% MTL; 25% CW; 7% REA Growth, Maternal & Carcass.
FH HERO 3018 P
Top 25% WW Proven pedigree.
MELLOTT FAMILY
918/409-6068 - Stephen Mellott 205/706-5955 - Randy White, Mgr. Catoosa, Oklahoma | www.fhcharolais.com
facebook.com/fhcharolais
FH BELLS 3539 P
Top 10% WW; 8% YW; 1% SC; 4% REA; 10% TSI Great cow family.
FH STANDARD ISSUE 3603 P 15% WW; 25% YW; 15% CW; 6% REA Powerhouse design.
FH GRID IRON 3023
Top 15% WW; 20% YW; 20% MTL; 3% CW; 20% REA Half brother to one of last year’s top sellers.
-TRAIT GENETICS
FALL PRODUCTION SALE | VOLUME 5
November 2, 2024
At the Ranch | Hulbert, Oklahoma
Top 4%
DCR MS T388 SILVERLADY G185ET
Top 1% WW; 1% YW; 4% MCE; 15% MTL; 3% SC; 1% CW; 2% REA; 25% MARB; 1% TSI Half sister to Solution, her mother was a tremendous donor female.
CONSULTANT
CLIFFORD C. MITCHELL
405/246-6324
ccmosu@msn.com
1081 and 1120 are this year’s pick of the herd. The two best three-year-old Silver Gun daughters on the place. These are proven genetics from the heart of the herd and destined to headline any donor pen in the nation. Numbers, look, udder quality and do-ability best describe these two young females. Each is still an individual and have their own advantages as breeding pieces.
MS 467 FABULOUS 1120 P ET
Top 1% WW; 2% YW; 10% MCE; 1% SC; 1% CW; 2% REA; 8%
FH MS 842 FABULOUS 9075 P
Top 15% WW; 3% YW; 1% SC; 7% CW; 2% TSI New Standard daughters work and this one is backed by the popular 160 donor family.
FH MS 467 BONANZA 2010 P
Top 8% WW; 20% YW; 20% SC; 4% CW; 2% REA; 10% MARB; 20% TSI Cow Power Deluxe.
FH MS 467 RUBY 2015
Top 1% WW; 2% YW; 20% MCE; 20% MTL; 2% SC; 4% CW; 4% REA; 25% MARB; 3% TSI
Profitable genetics in every generation.
FH SILVER CHARM 1081 P
CE; 9% BW; 5% WW; 1% YW; 3% MCE; 4% SC; 2% CW; 2% REA; 25% MARB; 1% TSI
FH
MARB; 2% TSI
Brett Spader Executive Vice President
“ “ DON’T LEAVE PROGRESS…OR POUNDS…ON THE TABLE technology is a necessity
THE BEEF INDUSTRY HASN’T BEEN LEFT BEHIND, BUT WE DO HAVE ROOM FOR PROGRESS. AND YOU HAVE TO ASK YOURSELF, IF WE DON’T TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TECHNOLOGIES THE INDUSTRY HAS MADE AVAILABLE, ARE WE LEAVING POUNDS, QUALITY AND MARKET SHARE ON THE TABLE?
It’s hard to wrap my mind around the fact that a little more than 80 years ago, horses were quite literally the horsepower on the farm. Today, those tractors that have only been farm mainstays for the past 70 years can drive themselves. No one would argue that we’ve come a long way, and U.S. agriculture has made progress in every sector.
The beef industry hasn’t been left behind, but we do have room for progress. And you have to ask yourself, if we don’t take advantage of the technologies the industry has made available, are we leaving pounds, quality and market share on the table?
The Tech Why: Efficiency. Sustainability. No matter how you’d like to define these terms, the beef industry has been doing more with less every year since the 1950s when imported animals complimented the genetics of the U.S. herd – a progress milestone the Charolais breed is proud to have a large role in. Today, when we think of technology, AI (the other AI) and smartphones might come to mind, but in the 1950’s the influence of Charolais genetics was the new technology many producers moved their herds forward with. Technology isn’t necessarily something you hold in your hand or flip the switch on. Technology is also the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes within an industry…and most industries would be hard pressed to share more scientific knowledge than the beef industry has access to. The opportunity is there in terms of current AICA offerings in genomic advancements, digital marketing tools, new communication means and transparent and accessible animal data. The great news is, our organization will be bringing even more advancements in the upcoming months to the membership to continue to keep Charolais genetics vital to the beef industry for decades to come.
Since the 50’s, the cumulative adoption and use of technology in the beef industry has significantly improved cattle and operational efficiency. It has also decreased the inputs – land, feed and labor, namely – that it takes to produce a pound of beef. You don’t have to dig very deep to find the definition of sustainability on farms and ranches across the U.S. Today, the beef industry can attribute a 67% increase in beef produced per head between 1961 and 2022 to four technologies: growth promotants, nutrition, EPDs
and improved reproduction management. As an industry, we produce about 18% of the world’s beef with only 6% of the world’s cattle. That’s the definition of successful efficiency.
But could we do better by increasing the technology we’re employing? In the next 30 years, we’re going to have to figure out how to do better – the population isn’t getting any smaller. We’ve all heard the “by 2050” commentary and holding U.S. beef market share throughout that increase should be a goal we all have our eye on.
Technologies for Herd Advancement
It’s irreverent for the industry to place any technology above the work that has gone into genetic advancement. From EPDs to genomics, beef producers are increasingly utilizing data to make more informed breeding decisions. The adoption has moved the beef industry forward by promoting improved feed conversion, disease resistance and the domestic and foreign meat quality characteristics that are not only securing but increasing our foreign export opportunities. Yet other technologies are positioned to advance our industry even further. The future of beef production is at our fingertips.
Today, 3D imaging and machine learning are being used to predict liveweight and carcass characteristics of live on feed beef cattle. For any producer selling on the grid, I don’t have to highlight what this means for the opportunity and information you have access to before that animal hangs. The advantages are limitless for the beef industry and will revolutionize how animals are valued and marketed. Artificial intelligence also can’t be overlooked. Predictive analytics driven by AI algorithms are already analyzing what was once thought to be infinite amounts of data to predict market trends, optimize feeding strategies, and forecast potential health issues. Automated monitoring and virtual fencing are also on the horizon for large-scale implementation. There’s certainly nothing boring about beef industry technology! As producers, however, we have to take a look at where we’ve come from, where we are today and where we want to be in the future. We have to figure out what fits our operation, what doesn’t and commit to advancement.
In 2024-technology isn’t a trend, it’s a necessity.
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American-International CHAROLAIS Association
The AICA is the official registry for Charolais and Charbray cattle in the United States. Charolais cattle were first brought to the U.S. in 1936. In 1957, the American Charolais Breeders Association and the International Charolais Breeders Association merged forming the present AICA.
Membership in the AICA is obtainable when the applicant has ownership in at least one animal, and has paid the initial membership fee of $125. AICA annual dues are $100.
Year letter for 2024 is M
Record your 2024 born calves using AICA’s online system. Add the data as the calves are born; continue to update the records as you add weaning and yearling data. Register the calves at any time by adding their name.
Performance Deadline Approaching
Performance data must be submitted to the AICA office by September 15 to be included in the October 2024 Genetic Analysis. Please make sure calf data, weights and weigh data have been submitted online or on forms to AICA.
PA Policy as of 9/1/24
Donor dams and AI sires born after January 1, 2020 are required to be tested for Bovine Progressive Ataxia (BPA), prior to the registration of progeny and/or additional progeny. Animals that have a 100K DNA result on file, will only need to have the BPA test added to their profile. Animals without a 100K on file, will need to have the 100K and BPA ran.
Fall AICA Board of Directors Meeting, October 27-28
The AICA Fall Board of Director and Committee Meetings will be held Sunday, October 27 and Monday, October 28 in Kansas City. See page 72 for more details.
Expedited Registration Work - NEW FEES
If an animal needs to be registered with in a day or two a rush fee of $75 ($150 non members) will be added to work. Once the animal is registered you can pull it up online to view the registration number. The new certificate will be mailed out the following day. We also offer FedEx mailing for additional $75 ($150 non members).
UPDATES ASSOCIATION
American-International CHAROLAIS Association
11700 NW Plaza Circle
Kansas City, Mo 64153
Phone: (816) 464-5977
Fax: (816) 464-5759
ONLINE TIPS
Transfers cannot be done on-line if the paper has already been issued. The original paper must be returned to AICA. Animals registered on-line can be held in the system for transfer or print later. Many members find it helpful to hold all the newly registered animals in the system. No need to chase papers around.
When using a non-Charolais parent, follow the example given on the entry screen. For a non-Charolais female type FNF-XXXX, for a non-Charolais male type FNM-XXXX. You may also use breed codes to indicate the breed of the non-Charolais animal but be sure to use 4 digits (example: FNM-ANAN). We can add the pedigree of your other breed animal but need a copy of the pedigree 1st. The fee to add a pedigree is $20.
Be sure to click the “register” box and the “save” button at the bottom of the registration screen if you want the animal registered. The registration number will pop up in the middle of the screen or you’ll get an error message telling you what boxes you have missed.
Online Payment for AICA
Online bill pay is now available to all active members. Once you are logged into www.charolaisusa.com, you will go under “My Account” then “Account Payment.”
Online Payments for CPI
Online bill pay is now available to all CPI members. You will receive a monthly statement from our accounting department. Just a quick tap of “View & Pay Invoice” and you will be prompted to a second screen to enter your debit or credit card info.
Export Your Data for Sale Catalogs
Under the “tools” tab, you will find a new “Data Export” button. This data export gives you the flexibility to export data on animals in your herd and use those data files in your own management packages. You can download and save the files directly to your computer in a CSV (can be opened in Excel) format. There are many options within this feature including selecting the type of animal to export and specific data.
E-Mail: Info@Charolaisusa.com
Website: www.charolaisusa.com
Association Staff
Executive Vice President
Brett Spader • Ext. 101 Bspader@Charolaisusa.com
Recording Secretary Maggie Smithee • Ext. 401 Msmithee@Charolaisusa.com
Vice President of Operations
David Hobbs • Ext. 200 Dhobbs@Charolaisusa.com
Youth Activities & Foundation
Kaitlyn Chism • Ext. 201 Kchism@Charolaisusa.com
Controller
Chris Kendall • Ext. 300 Ckendall@charolaisusa.com
Asst. Recording Secretary
Sarah Page • Ext. 402 Spage@charolaisusa.com
To Use The Extension Numbers Listed For The Above Staff, Phone (816) 464-5977.
AICA Office
President
Michael Sturgess 407 Breesport St. San Antonio, TX 78216 (210) 867-6863
Vice President
Frank Ellis, Jr. 250 Ellis Rd Letohatchee, AL 36047 (334) 315-8927
Secretary
Chad Zehnder 982 397th Ave NW Stanchfield, MN 55080 (612)554-2154
Treasurer
David Hubert
510 Maple Ave. Oakley, KS 67748 (785) 672-2540
Ex-Officio
Eddy Loggains 4431 Larkin Road Violet Hill, AR 72584 (870) 404-4332
CPI Board
President
Brett Spader
Board Of Directors
Eddy Loggains
Michael Sturgess
Frank Ellis
David Hubert
Chad Zehnder
AIJCF Board of Trustees
Chairman & Trustee
Larry Lehman
Trustees
Bill Nottke
Kim Coudron Schwecke
Brett Spader
Kaitlyn Chism
Fundraising
Chairman
AICA Directors By Area
Area 1
Scott Eaton 113 Georgetown Dr Glendive, MT 59330 (406) 852-3205
term expires 2024
Area 2
Bob Wagner 18025 WCR 128 Nunn, CO 80648 (970) 420-2336 term expires 2026
Area 3
Donnie Leddy 15635 472nd Ave Stockholm, SD 57264 (605) 695-0113 term expires 2024
Area 4
David Hubert 510 Maple Ave. Oakley, KS 67748 (785) 672-2540 term expires 2026
Area 5
Mitch Thomas P.O. Box 717 Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 535-0936 term expires 2024
Area 6
David Skeans 1216 Walter St Gainesville, TX 76240 (940) 736-7500 term expires 2026
Area 7
Chad Zehnder 982 397th Ave NW Stanchfield, MN 55080 (612) 554-2154 term expires 2024
Area 8
Area 9
Tyler Davis PO Box 935 Ashdown, AR 71822 (903) 908-5913
term expires 2024
Area 10
Jeff Bunker 13080 Janus Ave Sparta, WI 54656 (608) 269-0008 term expires 2026
Area 11
Jeff Harrod 645 Evergreen Rd Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 330-6745 term expires 2024
Area 12
Frank Ellis Jr. 250 Ellis Road Letohatchee, AL 36047 (334) 315-8927 term expires 2026
Area 13
Kyle Reaves 5840 West Allens Bridge Greeneville, TN 37743 (423) 723-9245
term expires 2024
Area 14
David Clark 10165 Log Cabin Road Denton, MD 21629 (410) 924-3521 term expires 2026
Area 15
Dan Eversole 3250 Litton-Reaves Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-4738 term expires 2024
Larry Lehman
Southeast Representative
Isaac Hughes 63 CR 63 Golden, MS 38847 662-660-3164
ihughes@charolaisusa.com
Southwest Representative Cody Beck 19800 John Wayne Perry, OK 73077 (765) 719-1622
Cbeck@Charolaisusa.com
North Central Representative Hadley Schotte 2811 South Lancaster Drive, Apt. 9 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (785) 562-6632
Hschotte@Charolaisusa.com
West Representative
Clint Sexson 77714 S Edwards Road Stanfield, OR 97875 (541) 609-0167
clint.sexson@msn.com
Other Regions Call The AICA Office. (816) 464-5977
Commercial Advertising Jay Carlson Carlson Media Group, LLC Beef Breed Group (913) 268-5725 office jay@carlsonmediagroup.com Field Staff
ACF Board of Directors
Jim Husz 22790 Icon Road Maryville, MO 64468 (660) 582-9151 term expires 2026
AICA Committee Chairmen & Vice Chairman
Activities
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Bunker 13080 Janus Ave Sparta, WI 54656 (608) 633-53342
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dale Jedlicka 1599 County Rd 335 Koshkonong, MO 65692 (417) 764-3392
Advertising/Marketing
CHAIRMAN
Frank Ellis Jr. Area 12 Director
VICE CHAIRMAN
Bob Tibbs 3545 Old Level Rd. Havre de Grace, MD 21078 (410) 734-6873
Affiliate
CHAIRMAN
Marty Lewis 9411 W 56th St S Monroe, IA 50170 (515) 250-2362
VICE CHAIRMAN
Frank Ellis
Area 12 Director
Breed Improvement
CHAIRMAN
Jim Johnson 812 Patteson School Rd. Appomattox, VA 24522 (434) 546-2341
VICE CHAIRMAN
Dan Eversole
Area 15 Director
Commercial
CHAIRMAN
Mitch Thomas
Area 5 Director
VICE CHAIRMAN
Chad Zehnder
Area 7 Director
Finance
CHAIRMAN
Larry Ludeke P.O Box 186 Liverpool, TX 77577 (832) 439-4666
VICE CHAIRMAN
David Hubert
Area 4 Director
Junior Council
CHAIRMAN
Larry Lehman
P.O. Box 700 Tioga, TX 76271 (972) 529-8723
VICE CHAIRMAN
David Clark
Area 14 Director
Long Range
CHAIRMAN
Planning
Larry Ludeke
VICE CHAIRMAN
Mike Schumacher 14809 Pike 139
Bowling Green, MO 63334 (573) 324-2528
Rules & Ethics
CHAIRMAN
Cheryl Lux P.O. Box 348
Augusta, MT 59410 (406) 562-2021
VICE
We would like to take a moment to thank Bina Charolais, Lane & Vicki, Lawton, ND & Doll Charolais Ranch, New Salem, ND, for giving us the opportunity to purchase the fall walking rights and semen interest in Challenger. We are excited to see what this Meat Wagon will do for our operation. We feel he has all the tools to be a Great Herd Sire and make an impression on the Charolais breed.
Also, we would like to give a sincere thank you to Pleasant Dawn Charolais, Trent & Ashley Hatch, Oak Lake, MB, and LEJ Charolais, Jim & Rae Olson, Portage La Prairie, MB for giving us the opportunity to go into their Red Factor herds and select females out of the heart of their programs. We feel these females are the type that will produce excellent bulls and heifers that will work well in a purebred or commercial herd.
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fall Charolais Bull sale
WIA Jehu 3121 P
Sired by SCX Jehu 233E, Dam: M6 Ms New Germaine 484 P
BW: 95 lbs., AWW 861 lbs., AYW: 1,435 lbs. His EPDs rank him in the top 20% for WW, top 2% for YW, 7% for CW, 15% for REA, and top 3% for TSI.
Greg Hubert P.O. Box 100 • Oakley, KS 67748 785-672-7449 (cell) greghubert@st-tel.net Saturday • October 12, 2024 • 1pm
WIA Bold Dude 3126 P
Selling One-Half Interest and Choice of Spring or Fall Possession
Sired by WCR Bold Move 168 P, Dam: M6 Ms New Germaine 484 P
and
WIA Mr Ozark 317
Sired by FTJ Monticello 1806, Dam: M6 Ms New Germaine 484 P BW: 87 lbs., AWW 731 lbs., AYW: 1,398 lbs. His EPDs rank him in the top 6% for WW, top 3% for YW, 7% for MILK, 2% for MTL, 3% for CW, 15% for REA, 7% for MARB and top 4% for TSI.
SALE HOSTS
Mike & Sara Kisner Connor & Cannon
5805 Perkins Rd. De Soto, MO 63020 (636) 236-0306 cell wildindianacres@yahoo.com Shannon Carpenter: 937-418-2275
SALE
MANAGER
WIA
Mr Atlas 334 P
Sired by LT Atlas 9251 Pld, Dam: M6 Grid Maker 104 P ET daughter, BW: 72 lbs., AWW 974 lbs., AYW: 1,537 lbs. His EPDs rank him in the top 10% of the breed for CE, BW, WW, YW, MILK, CW, REA & TSI!
DEREK THOMPSON | 785-213-1753
OWNER | DEREK@NEXTGENCATTLE.COM
BRAD LINDSTROM | 785-58O-6883
OWNER | BRAD@NEXTGENCATTLE.COM
DAMON THOMPSON | 785-64O-1243
OWNER | DAMON@NEXTGENCATTLE.COM
JOE EPPERLY | 3O3-884-39OO
CHIEF GENETICS OFFICER
DOUG HUSFELD | 83O-998-2O23
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND PRODUCER RELATIONS
ANDREW BIRD | 785-23O-48O2
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND GENETICS
NEXTGEN OFFICE 785-56O-4444
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CHAROLAIS SPOTLIGHT
ELZIE THAYNE (9) AND BRACKYN THAYNE (10), ALTONAH, UTAH
Tell us about yourself.
Elzie – Hi! My name is Elzie Thayne, and I’m nine years old. I live in a little town called Altonah, Utah. I love being outside, going fishing, and riding my bike. I like showing my steer, Fergie, and my Charolais heifers.
Brackyn – Hi! My name is Brackyn Thayne, and I am ten years old from Altonah, UT. I’ve been showing Charolais heifers since I was 5. My favorite color is pink, and I love playing softball. I will be in 5th grade this year!
How did you get into showing cattle? And more specifically Charolais?
Brackyn – My parents started raising Charolais in 2017. When I was five, I wanted to start showing in our Jackpot series. Our most gentle heifer was a Charolais named Daisy. I went into the ring by myself with her. I was hooked! Since then, I have gone to more shows each year. I’ve met some fun people who have been a great help to me. I enjoy raising and showing Charolais cattle so I can spend time with my siblings, cousins, and friends.
Elzie – I live on a small Charolais cow -calf operation. My first show heifer was a Charolais we raised, and I named her Valentine. I was able to take her to jackpots around Utah and Idaho. She helped me win my first buckle. One weekend we went to a jackpot with three shows, and I won three showmanship buckles with her. I like to show Charolais because it’s fun to be different. It is what our family raises, and I want to keep the herd going.
What gets you out of bed in the morning? What’s your why?
Brackyn –I am very competitive. I like to work hard because it pays off in the end and helps me do better in the show ring. I try to be consistent, even with the little and simple things.
What is one thing you’d tell somebody to get them involved in our breed?
Elzie – Showing Charolais has been so much fun for me. Charolais are my favorite breed! I would tell everyone that they have been our gentlest cows, and they raise the biggest calves every year.
You’ve been allowed to create the highest quality show heifer ever made, what does she look like?
Elzie & Brackyn – She would be white of course! She would be feminine fronted, big bellied, big hipped, sound moving and fun to be around. She would also have good hair and a lot of it.
What is your favorite memory in the show ring?
Brackyn –My favorite memory in the show ring was with my heifer Angel at the Char Spangled Banner Junior National in Minnesota last year. Angel was only 6 months old, and it was only her second show. I was lucky enough to win Reserve Junior Showman while showing her. I was so shocked, and it was such a fun day. It is something that I will remember forever!
Elzie – We went to the NILE in Billings, Montana last October. We weren’t sure if we should take my big, bred heifer or not, but we decided to pull her out of the field a week before. Her name is Eve, and she ended up winning her division. Up to that point she never really stood still for me while I was showing her. She liked to dance around in the ring, but that day, we finally connected, and she showed so good for me.
What are you most looking forward to at the Greatest Show in Springfield, MO?
Elzie – I am excited to be able to show a heifer out of my previous show heifer, in the bred and owned show next year. Brackyn – I am excited to see our friends and for showmanship. I hope to make it to the final round again.
*Interviewed by AIJCA Board
By Tim Parks, D.V.M.
Five considerations to fuel fall-born calves’ health
The timing of calving seasons has tradeoffs, but fall calving is gaining in popularity in many parts. A University of Tennessee study compared 19 years of data from spring-calving and fallcalving herds, and it found the fall calving season to be more profitable than spring calving.1 The higher prices of steer and heifer calves captured by fall-born calves were able to cover the higher feed expenses and lighter weaning weights of the fall-born calves.
It’s important to weigh the pros and cons based on your situation, and keep in mind that managing fall calvers is different than spring calvers. From a health standpoint, here are five considerations.
1. Prepare for passive protection
While fall typically offers better weather conditions for calving, high temperatures can pose stress. Calves will likely have to endure fluctuating weather as fall turns to winter. Vaccinating cows prior to calving with a scours vaccine such as BOVILIS® GUARDIAN® will stimulate antibody production and result in higher-quality colostrum. Ensure adequate colostrum; calves need about two quarts of colostrum within four hours of birth and one gallon within 12 hours.2
2. Vaccinate early against viral and bacterial threats
An intranasal vaccine helps provide disease protection at a young age while also avoiding the potential risk of maternal antibody interference. BOVILIS® NASALGEN® 3-PMH is the first intranasal vaccine to protect against both viral and bacterial pneumonia. The modified-live vaccine protects against five of the major causes of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and can be given to calves as young as one week of age.
3. Don’t forget to deworm
Calves are highly susceptible to the detriments of parasites simply due to their lack of exposure. Internal parasites can decrease feed intake and impact immune function, including response to vaccination. Before turnout on winter pastures, deworm the cows and calves. Not all dewormers are created equal. SAFE-GUARD® (fenbendazole) offers several formulation options — all demonstrating a median efficacy above 99.7%.3
4. Preconditioning is worth it
A 2023 dataset from Superior Livestock Auction showed that VAC45 calves vaccinated with two doses of clostridial, two doses of five-way modified live virus and at least one dose of a Mannheimia haemolytica and/or Pasteurella multocida vaccine, and weaned at home for 45 days before delivery, added $7.86/ cwt compared to those receiving only one dose of vaccines and weaned at shipping.4 The calves also weighed more.
5. Fine-tune treatment protocols
Talk to your veterinarian to develop a plan to reduce disease incidence and severity. Knowledge of previous antibiotics used is important, as your veterinarian may choose a different class for this treatment. They may also recommend using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to address fevers caused by BRD.
Technical Services Veterinarian Merck Animal Health For
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFE-GUARD:
Tim Parks, D.V.M.
CATTLE: Do not use in beef calves less than 2 months old, dairy calves and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Additionally, the following meat withdrawal and milk discard times apply: Safe-Guard/Panacur Suspension: Cattle must not be slaughtered within 8 days following last treatment. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 48 hours. Do not use in beef calves less than 2 months old, dairy calves and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in dairy cattle at 10 mg/kg. Safe-Guard Paste: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 8 days. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 96 hours. Safe-Guard Suspension: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 8 days. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 48 hours. Safe-Guard ENPROAL Type C Medicated Block: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 11 days. For use in beef cattle only. Safe-Guard 20% Protein Type C Medicated Block: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 16 days. For use in beef cattle only. Safe-Guard Type A and other medicated feed products (pellets, cubes, free-choice mineral, or free-choice liquid): Cattle must not be slaughtered for 13 days. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 60 hours
1. Griffith, A.P., C.N. Boyer, G.W. Henry, J.A. Larson, S.A. Smith, and K.E. Lewis. 2017. “Fall Versus Spring Calving: Considerations and Profitability Comparison.” University of Tennessee Extension publication W 419.
2. Walz, T. The Importance of Colostrum to the Newborn Calf. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. March 1, 2019. https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/importance-colostrum-newborn-calf. Retrieved Feb. 6, 2024.
3. Merck Animal Health FECRT database with 14,506 samples from 600 farms; based on data through 2023.
4. Glynn T. Tonser. Dept. of Agricultural Economics. Kansas State University. Evaluation of 2023 Superior Livestock Auction data. ©2024 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved. US-NAL-240700001
The color of unmatched protection against viral and bacterial pneumonia.
BOVILIS NASALGEN 3-PMH is the first and only intranasal vaccine that protects against IBR, BRSV, PI3 , Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica.
It’s safe to use in calves 1 week of age and older for a strong, healthy foundation. And a unique BluShadow® diluent means there’s no secondguessing which animals have been vaccinated.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR DIRECTOR Makennah Tucker, Area 1
Makennah Tucker
Area 1
Hello! I’m from Briggsdale, Colorado, where I raise Charolais cattle and a few registered Maine cattle. I’m currently a Junior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in Agricultural Education and Animal Science. I grew up playing volleyball and basketball and participated in various 4H projects before focusing on the two I was most passionate about: cattle and pigs.
Outside of the show barn, what else are you up to?
Outside of my own show barn, I spend a lot of time at Griswold Cattle’s show barn. Working at GCC keeps me busy, but when I’m not with the cattle, I enjoy playing intramural volleyball with my friends, attending youth groups, and participating in Collegiate FFA at OSU. I also love going to the movies and driving around town with friends. However, my favorite activity outside the barn is attending OSU football games. Go Pokes!
What do you want to accomplish with your time on the AIJCA Board?
I would like to increase involvement from juniors in activities at Junior Nationals and build stronger relationships with them and their families. The best way to achieve this is by learning how to connect with them, letting them know they are welcome to attend and participate in activities, and showing them that their presence is appreciated. Additionally, I aim to boost Area 1 involvement and foster stronger connections with participants from this area. I want members from Area 1 to feel comfortable reaching out with any questions about shows or other needs. If I don’t have the answers, I will guide them in the right direction through open communication.
Tell us about your 1st Junior Nationals
My first Junior National was in 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. Aside from the National Western Stock Show, it was my first major show, and I was quite nervous going in. However, I quickly discovered that I was welcomed with open arms and made many friends. I played basketball outside in the Iowa heat and humidity, and afterward, we had a water fight. That experience solidified my desire to become more involved in the Charolais breed. The people in the breed are amazing, and as I learned more about cattle and what makes a good production animal, I came to believe that Charolais have the best qualities of all breeds with their muscle mass, growth ability, and feed efficiency.
What would say to someone interested in joining the Charolais breed?
I would tell them that Charolais cattle aren’t as hard to keep clean as most people think! More importantly, I would emphasize that the people in the Charolais breed are some of the best you’ll ever meet and have the opportunity to work with.
How can we use our platform for good?
We can use our platform to advocate for agriculture, particularly the beef industry. By attending conferences, learning more about the Charolais breed, and understanding the practices of successful producers, we can share valuable insights with our family, friends, community, and junior members.
Social media is a powerful tool where many people get their news and information. We can leverage it to spread the word about the beef industry and the Charolais breed, showcasing what we do, how we do it, and why we do it.
Raising cattle for beef production is not a get-rich-quick scheme or something anyone can easily do. It requires hard work, dedication, determination, and a passion for the industry. Without this passion and our commitment to animal care, we wouldn’t be successful. By using our platform to highlight these aspects, we can show the world what we are truly about.
President
Shade Bunker Sparta, WI (608) 855-0270
Officers
shadebunker1@gmail.com
Vice President
Nissa Olsen Manhattan, KS (785) 313-2975
nco.charolais@gmail.com
Secretary Ethan Shoemake Warner, OK (918) 424-8703
ethan.shoemake2004@gmail.com
Treasurer
Tannah Cassatt
Webb City, MO (417) 499-7935 tmcassatt@gmail.com
Ex-Officio Weston Schrader Wells, KS (785) 488-6390 weston.schrader@gmail.com
Directors By Area
Area 1 Makennah Tucker Briggsdale, CO (970) 397-6163 makennaht14@gmail.com
Area 2
Sarah Mead Aurora, NE (402) 694-3907
sarah.mead@hamilton.net
Area 3
Josi Schrader Wells, KS (785) 488-6467 josischrader@icloud.com
Area 4
Lexi Huse Elm Mott, TX (254) 299-7099 lexihuse2006@gmail.com
Area 5
Macy Hoag Illinois City, IL (563) 506-3853 macyhoag@gmail.com
Area 6
Tannah Cassatt Webb City, MO (417) 499-7935 tmcassatt@gmail.com
Fundraising
Tannah Cassatt
Programs & Activities
Nissa Olsen
Area 7
Nissa Olsen Manhattan, KS (785) 313-2975
nco.charolais@gmail.com
Area 8
Marie Downey Prattville, AL (812) 573-6606 downeyme03@gmail.com
At Large Sidney Allard Sidney, NE (308) 249-7318
sidneyallard05@gmail.com
At Large Breeze Bunker Sparta, WI (608) 855-0075 bunkerbreeze2@gmail.com At Large Hayden Englert Washington, KS (512) 987-8417
skeeter.englert@gmail.com At Large
Ethan Shoemake Warner, OK (918) 424-8703
ethan.shoemake2004@gmail.com
Membership Ethan Shoemake
Junior National Shade Bunker
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Membership in the nationwide American-International Junior Charolais Association (AIJCA) is open to anyone 21 years of age and under as of January 1 of the present year. The initial membership fee is $30 and $25 annual dues thereafter.
Valued Customers and Friends,
On behalf of the Ricketts Charolais Ranch we would like to welcome you to the complete dispersal of the Ricketts Charolais Ranch cow herd. As you look through the catalog you will find Rex and his family have spent their life devoted to the improvement of the Charolais genetics they produce. Rex was always devoted to combining genotype and phenotype to make a product which fit both sides of the spectrum. Rex served as a mentor as well as a true friend to all his Charolais family and his Agriculture family. Devoted to help youth develop and find their place in production agriculture. As you study these pedigrees you will notice many of these genetics have stood the test of time, many of them come from Sondra’s family which were pioneer Charolais producers in northwest Missouri some with more than 10 generations of the same family genetic selection. So, buy with confidence you are buying genetics which will work and have been developed to perform, be productive, and have superior carcass with multiple generations of the select matings. As you can see this program has been devoted to the improvement to the breed with a product that will continue to keep the cow working for the producer, not the producer working for the cow. The Ricketts family would like you to join them for comradery and fellowship for the dispersal of the herd of cows they loved to produce. Furthermore, he loved the relationships and the valued friendships which were developed and cherished thought the building of the Ricketts Charolais Ranch. Please feel free to contact any of us with any questions ahead of the event.
Sincerely, Brett Sayre
Dennis Adams (573) 881-1876 (979)229-4472
Ricketts Charolais Ranch Dispersal
The late Rex Ricketts
September 21, 2024 // 1 p.m.
CONTACTS:
Neysa Kleinman // (417) 850-9570
Trina Ricketts // (816) 916-3252
Kevin Kleinman // (417) 850-5676
PHOTOS:
Aiden Kleinman // (417) 385-8121
SALE MANAGER:
Dennis Adams // (979) 229-4472 outfrontcattle@gmail.com
Brett Sayre // (573) 881-1876
AUCTIONEER:
Chas Wheeler // (573) 473-2508
SALE STAFF:
Brett Sayre // (573) 881-1876
David Hobbs-Charolais Journal (913) 515-1215
Cody Beck-Charolais Journal (765) 719-1622
Bruce Bradley // (417) 848-3457
INTERNET BIDDING: LiveAuctions.tv
Cendra Sebolt // (641) 895-3028
SALE LOCATION:
Wheeler Angus Sale Facility 22618 Hwy 24 Paris, MO 65275
DIRECTIONS:
From Paris: Take 24 Hwy west approximately 3 ½ miles west and the sale location is on the right side of the road. From Moberly: Take 24 Hwy approximately 24 miles east and the sale location is on the left side of the road.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Lake Village Inn 18337 MO-15 Paris, MO 65275 (660) 327-5151
Comfort Inn and Suites 1801 W. Outer Rd. Moberly, MO 65270 (660) 833-4094
LIABILITY:
All persons attending the sale and related functions do so at their own risk. Ricketts Charolais Ranch, Wheeler Angus, nor Livestock Professionals assume no liability, legal, or otherwise, for accidents or injuries that may occur.
Rex E. Ricketts Memorial Scholarship
TRUCKING:
Trucking assistance can be arranged from sale location
MORTALITY INSURANCE: Available sale day
HERD HEALTH:
Herd Health will be in a number one order. Cattle will be provided with the proper health certificates. All breeding age bulls will be trich tested and fertility tested. The cows will be preg checked by a veterinarian.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Announcements made from the auction block will take precedence over printed material. Additional announcements will be made available sale day and take precedence over printed material
SCHEDULE:
Friday – September 20
Cattle Available for viewing Saturday – September 21
Lunch at noon
Sale at 1 p.m.
Rex was a revered educator and pillar in his community and the agricultural industry. A cherished University of Missouri professor emeritus of Animal Science, Rex left an indelible mark on the world around him.
Rex was inducted into the AICA Hall of Fame on April 24, 2024. He served the AICA for over 22 years as Chairman of the Breed Improvement Committee, helping to revolutionize the science of methodology for producing quality Charolais cattle.
A scholarship is being established with the American Charolais Foundation for Junior Charolais members. Visit: https://charolaisusa.com/american-charolais-foundation.php for details
Rex & Sondra Ricketts
RCR WHATS FOR LUNCH 6145
RCR AFFINITYS
A rare opportunity to buy a female that can do it all. A calving ease female with lots of performance and carcass, a true donor cow from the Ricketts program. Rex thought enough of this female to flush her this spring where she produced 10 #1 embryos and 2 #2 embryos! She is sure the front pasture kind with a proven pedigree and EPD profile. A son, RCR New Man in Town 8213, is a featured sire in the Select Sires program! A Daughter sells as lot 21 and a son as Lot 49. Bred AI-2/6/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
3 Embryos— LT Countdown 9712 Pld x RCR Whats For Lunch 6145
1 Pregnancy guaranteed if put in by certified technician.
A well-balanced LT Affinity daughter that crushes the scale with performance ranking in the top 4% for WW and YW while ranking in the top 1% for MTL and 6% for TSI. This female will also make her way to the front pasture. A maternal sib to our herd sire, RCR He’s the One 7181 and a full sib sells as lot 29. She was flushed and produced 26 #1 embryos.
Bred AI-3/14/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
3 Embryos—VPI Free Lunch 708T x RCR Affinitys Mary 8238 2a
3 Embryos—VPI Free
1 Pregnancy guaranteed (2A, 2B) if put
RCR JESSICA 3995
A mature female that is sure to catch your eye from a phenotype perspective. This deep, stout complete female stems back to a full sister to RCR Traditions Ned, an AICA sire evaluation graduate the Ricketts program used as a corner stone sire. Bred AI-12/10/23 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR MISS DISTANCE 4039
A complete LT Long Distance female that has exceptional udder and teat scores. Her maternal sire is the cornerstone sire Ned. A daughter sells as Lot 31.
AI-1/
A direct Daughter of Free Lunch 708T which ranks in the top 6% for WW, 20% for YW, 7% for SC, 25% for CW, 15% for Marb and top 25% for TSI. Her maternal sire is SR/NC Field Rep which made a mark in the Charolais breed for producing scale crushers with look. Bred AI-2/4/24 LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
Balance with calving ease performance and carcass traits this direct daughter of Free Lunch out of a Ned daughter back to the female sire Kojack. Be sure not to let this one slip by or her daughters selling as Lots 17 and 38.
Bred AI-2/21/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
A Free Lunch daughter that is sure to make calving ease herd sires while maintaining performance which ranks in the top 20% for YW, 25% for CWT, 20% for Marb, and 9% for TSI. Two daughters, full sisters, sell as Lots 15 and 18.
Bred AI- 2/27/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR LUNCH TREAT 8217
The pedigree that Rex loved is presented in this female. She is Free Lunch, Kojack, out of a full sister to the cornerstone Ned. Combining calving ease with growth maternal and added carcass weight while maintaining marbling in the top 20% and a TSI in the top 3% of the breed. Two daughters, full sisters, sell as Lots 23 and 27. Here is a female that checks all the boxes.
Bred AI-5/16/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
A magical genetic blend presented in this young Free Lunch daughter while stacking Free Lunch, Field Rep and Ned you are sure to have a no miss female. With calving ease in the top 9%, WW in the top7%, YW in the top 4%, SC in the top 7%, CWT in the top 25% and Marb in the top 20% and a TSI in the top 4%.
Bred AI-2/8/24 LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR SQUALS LUNCH 2296
Balanced numbers with added look. Stemming back to a National Champion SSF Corks 5J White Squall ET is sure to add balance and eye appeal while adding carcass value with a CWT in the top 15%, Marb in the top 9% and TSI in the top 25%.
Bred AI-12/16/23 to LT Countdown
A daughter of Free Lunch with added balance and 7% for CE, 1% for BW, and ranking in the top 3% of the breed for marbling if your focus on calving ease and marbling here is a surefire genetic package.
Bred AI-12/5/23 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR PICNIC LUNCH 9259
Free Lunch sister to Ned is a genetic makeup Rex was sure to chatter about when you talked to him about Charolais cattle. Here is your opportunity to capitalize on what Rex was doing with his program, calving ease and marbling. Produced the outstanding herd sire, RCR Counting UP 1332 P, now serving in Canada for KAY-R Land & Cattle, LTD, AB. A daughter is in the Joshua Blakeman, Ohio herd. And a full sister to Counting Up sells as Lot 20, the highest performing heifer in her group at 116 index.
Bred AI-2/22/24 to LT Countdown 9712 P.
RCR COUNTING FOR LUNCH 1334
A 3-year-old LT Countdown daughter which is making her mark as a calving ease female with the added value of marbling. Ranking in the top 3% for CE, 1% for BW, 1% of SC, 2% for Marb and 10 % for TSI. Her dam sells as Lot 10.
Bred AI-2/5/24 to LCC Fully Loaded 9742.
RCR TRADITIONS NED P0425
RCR LUNCH COUNT 2366
Checking all the boxes 20% for BW 14% for WW, 15% for YW, 25% for SC, 20% for CW, 3% for Marb and 8% for TSI. This is the magical cross of LT Countdown, Free Lunch and Ned. Here is a piece of the Ricketts core genetic blend. A full brother sells as Lot 43. Bred AI-6/13/24 to LT Affinity 6221 Pld.
RCR LUNCH COUNT 2380 P
Ranking in the top 6% for CW, 2% for BW, 9% for WW, 5% for YW, 25% for Milk, 9% for MTl, 6% for SC 15% for CWT, 2% for Marb, and 2% for TSI. Here is a testament of what Rex and family were doing with their cattle. She is a female with a 6 generation AI pedigree. Stacking proven AI genetics to move to the next generational improvement. Full sister sells as Lot 18. Bred AI-12/12/23 to LCC Fully Loaded 9742.
ZR/RCR COUNTDOWNS BLEND 2388 P
BROBERG’S RSOURCE D20 CCC WC RESOURCE 417 P LT COUNTDOWN 9712 PLD BROBERG’S MS BLUEGRASS A91 M928753 LT MADELINE
Ranking in the top 25% for CE, 20% for BW, 2% for WW, 7% for YW, 7% for MTL, 15% for SC, 20% for CWT, 65 for REA, 8 % for Marb, and 7% for TSI. Here a young female that can put you in the driver seat for calving ease, carcass, and performance. Full brother sells as Lot 48.
Bred AI-11/30/23 LCC Fully Loaded 9742.
Lot 14
Lot 15 Lot 16
Ranking in the top 4% for BW, 15% for WW, 25% for YW, 25% for Milk, 15% for MTL, 1% for SC, 30% for REA, 6% for Marb, and 20% for TSI. The Ricketts magic Ned, Free Lunch, and LT Countdown is the combination for calving ease carcass, and maternal. A maternal sister sells as Lot 38. Bred AI-12/12/23 to LCC Fully Loaded
RCR COUNTING ON LUNCH 3407 P
8/15/2023 I F1350688 I P I PAF
BROBERG’S RSOURCE D20 CCC WC RESOURCE 417 P LT COUNTDOWN 9712 PLD BROBERG’S MS BLUEGRASS A91 M928753 LT MADELINE 6113 PLD LT LEDGER 0332 P LT MADELINE 1090 PLD VPI FREE LUNCH 708T LT RIO BLANCO 1234 P RCR PICNIC LUNCH 9259 VPI MISS DUCHESS 404 P F1285735 RCR NED’S SISTER 8783 P WCR SIR TRADITION 066 RCR 8347 POLLED
YW YWR
Ranking 7% for BW, 8% for WW, 2% for YW, 15% for MTL, 15% for CWT, 6% for REA, 7% for Marb., 1% for TSI (302.77). 7 Generation AI pedigree of proven genetics. Highest performance heifer in group, ranking 116 index and full sister to RCR Counting UP 1332 P, now working in Canada! Sells Open.
RCR MISS ONE LUNCH 2290
M6 NEW STANDARD 842 P ET LT RIO BRAVO 3181 P RCR HES THE ONE 7181 M6 MS GRID MAKER
RCR ONE’S GIRL 1340
Ranking 15% for CW, 6% for Milk, 7% for U, 8% for T, 4% for Marb. 8 generations of AI Pedigree proven genetics. Daughter of Donor cow, Lot 1.
Bred AI-12/4/23 RCR Counting Up 1332 Pld.
RCR ONE’S LUNCH 2308
to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
Balanced EPD profile ranking in the top 25% for REA. Has 7 generations of AI proven genetics. PE 7/7/24 to sale day to RCR Counting 1332.
Heifer Calf #4443 born 5-6-24, BW 70, sired by RCR Counting 1336..
RCR ONE’S AFFINITY 2361
With a WW index of 116 this young female is sure to increase growth and performance while ranking in the top 15% for Marb. A maternal sister sells as lot 33. 7 generations of AI proven genetics.
Bred AI-11/24/23 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR ONE’S GOLDMINE GIRL 2383
Ranking in the top 15% for CE, 25% for BW, 6% for Milk, 25% for MTL, and 4% for Marb. 8 Generations of proven AI genetics. Dam sells as Lot 8 and full sister as lot 23. Bred AI on 1/11/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
Calving ease and carcass. Ranking in the top 20% for BW, 3% for SC, 25% for CWT, 3% for Marb. 7 generations of proven AI genetics. Bred AI-2/5/24 LCC Fully Loaded 9742.
RCR 9260
AFFINITY 6221 PLD
LT ATHENA 1247
BRENDA’S EASE 3055PLD
MANS LANZA 610S
ATHENA 7123 P BALDRIDGE KOJACK 29K BALDRIDGE FASTTRACK 82F
RCR MISS LULU 7747 P BALDRIDGE ELVIRA 95H F1082807 RCR BENA 5658 P WR BENEFIT 7418
Calving ease and marbling ranking in the top 9% for CE, 5% for BW, and 20% for Marbling. 5 generations of proven AI genetics. Full sib to Lot 2 donor and a maternal sib to herd sire, RCR He’s The One 7181. Bred AI on 1/31/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
and 30% for TSI, 6 generation of proven AI genetics. Dam sells as Lot 4. Bred AI-11/30/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR AFFINITY’S LUNCH GIRL 1329
Ranking in the top 6% for CE, 5% for BW, 1% for Milk, 4% for MTL, and 30% for TSI. 9 generations of proven AI genetics. Donor dam sells as Lot 1 and maternal sister sells as Lot 21 and a maternal brother sells as lot 49. Awesome family in this superb offering.
Bred AI-5/28/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR AFFINITYS DAKOTA RUSH 1325
Ranking in the top 9% for CE, 7% for BW, 10% for YW, 8% for Milk, 15% for MCE, 10% for MTL, 25% for SC, 4% for Marb and 4% for TSI. 8 generations of AI genetics. Maternal sib sells as Lot 24. Bred AI-12/8/23 to RCR Counting Up 1332 Pld.
Bred Females \\ Open Heifer \\ Split
RCR MISS ONE 2288
by LT Countdown 9712 PLd. A top herd sire prospect! Bred AI-5/29/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
Ranking in the top 5% for CE, 3% for BW, 15% for Milk, 25% for MCE, 8% for Marb, 7 Generations of proven AI genetics. Sire is now owned by Select Sires and is a son of Lot 1 donor! Bred AI- 12/14/23 to LCC Fully Loaded 9742.
RCR COUNTING UP’S FIRST GIRL
Ranking in the top 2% for CE 2% for BW, 15% for Milk, 20% for MCE, 15% for SC, 15% for Marb. 6 Generations of proven AI genetics. Our first daughter sired by the bull we sold to KAY-R in Canada that has proven to be so outstanding in performance and eye-appeal, RCR Counting Up 1332 P! Sells Open.
JL/RCR SHES ONE GOLDMINE 1320
Ranking in the top 25% for BW, top 25% for SC, 20% for
top 20% for REA, 35% for Marb, and 15% for TSI. 8 Generations of proven AI genetics.
Bred AI-6/1/24 to LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
Ranking
CR/RCR ONE GOOD LUNCH 1348
Bull Calf #4438 born 2-10-24, BW 68, sired by LT Countdown 9712 Pld. 38a
RCR AFFINITY’S LUNCH 9245
Bred AI-5/10/24 to LT Countdown 9712
Pld Bull calf # 4440, born 2/21/24, BW 88, sired by LT Countdown 9712 Pld.
RCR NEW MANS SUSIE 1353
Pld
sired
Calf #4439,
LT COUNTDOWN 9172 PLD
Lot 39
40
RCR ONE’S LEDGER TW 2387 P
RCR COUNTING ON YOU 2391
Dam is Lot 21 and is also the dam of Lot 47 and she is a maternal sib to Select Sires, RCR New Man in Town 8213. Granddam is lot 1 donor cow. This has been one of Rex’s favorite bulls. Awesome potential in this well bred and high numbered prospect! Ranks in the top 20% CE, 15% BW, 20% WW, 15%
and
RCR LUNCH COUNT 3402 P
and carcass is equally impressive, top
and 7% TSI!!
3%
4%
RCR DAKOTA’S COUNTER 3403 P
RCR AND COUNTING 3404
RCR/JL GOLD COUNTING 3406 P
RCR COUNT AGAIN 3419 P
RCR COUNTING ON GOLD TW 3421
RCR NOW COUNTING 3434
RCR THE RIGHT COUNT 3429
PRCR GOLDIE LOCKS
The best of Double-H’s proven calving ease sire, Goldmine and Miranda F208 donor (43 progeny registered). Daughter sells as Lot 26. PE from July 7 to sale day to RCR Counting 1336. Ranks in top 15% BW EPD and 15% Marb. PE- 7/7/24 to sale day to RCR Counting 1332.
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NEWS NOTES AIJCA MEMBERSHIP
AIJCA
JUNIOR Show Results
Missouri State Fair 4-H And FFA Show
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR CHAROLAIS SHOW
Springfield, Ill. - August 8, 2024
Judges: Jeff & Jennifer Bedwell, Isabella, Okla.
Grand Champion Female: WGB CC
CLT Beckly 240 P ET, 11-15-22, by CCC
WC Resource 417 P. Brecke Barnard, Foosland, Ill.
Reserve Grand Champion Female: LJR Ms Leach 2554L ET, 3-30-23, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Mayci Humphrey, Dixon, Ill.
Reserve Grand Champion AOB Female: RJ Topanga 367L, 2-9-23, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Lizzie Schafer, Owaneco, Ill.
MISSOURI STATE FAIR 4-H AND FFA SHOW
Sedalia, Mo. August 10 & 13, 2024
Breeding Cattle Judge: Ryan Rash, Crockett, Texas
Market Cattle Judge: Mark Johnson, Orlando, Okla
Senior and Grand Champion 4-H
Female, Overall Grand Champion Charolais Female: RF Miss Maura 2331 ET, 12-1-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Trace Ridder, Hermann, Mo.
Junior and Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Female, Overall Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Female: WC Lace 3329 P, 2-15-23, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Gates Peuster, Richmond, Mo.
Grand Champion 4-H Percentage Female, Overall Grand Champion Percentage Female: SCF EDC Miss Fantastic, 5-10-23, out of DICC Angelina 1Z. Jackson Stone, Clinton, Mo.
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female: PL Ms Sterling 320 P, 10-4-23, out of CCC Ms Sweetheart 1625 P. Adler Patrick, Chilhowee, Mo.
Senior Calf and Grand Champion FFA Female: Big Creek Something Royal 326P, 10-16-23, by WR Relief J4606. Lucas Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo.
Junior Calf and Reserve Grand Champion FFA Female: BCF Miss Pearl 0324 Pld, 2-21-24, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Katie Birge, Auxvasse, Mo.
Senior Calf and Grand Champion FFA Bull: CH Mr Vegas 55L, 9-5-23, by CH Outmore 432H. Annie Stewart, St. Thomas, Mo.
Grand Champion FFA Percentage Female, Overall Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female: BFR Pearl L94, 3-20-23, out of TR Ms Monezum 3540A. Aubrey Burton, Chillicothe, Mo.
Showmanship – Breeding Cattle: Champion 4-H: Eli Dehan, LaMonte, Mo.; Reserve Champion 4-H: Jessi Hankins, Springfield, Mo.; Champion FFA: Ryanne Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo.: Reserve Grand Champion FFA: Atley Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo.
MISSOURI STATE FAIR 4-H & FFA SHOW Grand
PA Policy as of 9/1/24
MEAD FARMS
Donor dams and AI sires born after January 1, 2020 are required to be tested for Bovine Progressive Ataxia (BPA), prior to the registration of progeny and/or additional progeny. Animals that have a 100K DNA result on file, will only need to have the BPA test added to their profile. Animals without a 100K on file, will need to have the 100K and BPA ran.
The National Charolais Sale has been the highlight event of the National Western Stock Show. We look forward to building on that momentum and setting the stage for a record breaking 2025 sale season.
M&M OUTSIDER 4003 PLD
43rd National Sale High Seller - $200,000
One-Third Revenue Sharing Interest in M&M Outsider 4003 PLD
Consigned by Thomas Ranch, Harrold, SD & Boyert Show Cattle, Seville, Oh,
Purchased by Aces Wild Ranch Weatherford, Tx.
LT AIREY 5226 PLD
44th National Sale High Seller - $180,000 Choice of the Female Herd
Consigned by Lindskov’s LT Ranch, Isabel, SD
Purchased by J&J Trust, Parkston, SD & Footprint Farms, Esther, AB
MISS HCR LEANN 5651 PLD
45th National Sale High Seller - $110,000 Choice of Donor Battery
Consigned by Lindskov’s LT Ranch
Purchased by Elder Charolais, Coronach, SK & J&J Trust Parkston, SD
2024 World Charolais Congress • Canada
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The 2024 World Charolais Congress started in Ontario on June 21 with guests arriving from Australia, England, Estonia, France, Hungary, New Zealand, Sweden, United States and Wales. The airline pending strike and cancelled flights made arrival times unpredictable, but thankfully, all arrived with luggage!
Our welcome dinner was filled with jovial hugs with people meeting after years apart and new introductions. The chatter and excitement in the room was exceptional.
face living close to an urban population and their environmental stewardship was admired. There was good discussion and many questions.
Our first stop on day two was at St. Jacob’s Market where everyone wandered through the wide variety of market offerings and many were tempted to try the apple fritters and butter tarts. Throughout the trip, we offered everyone flavours unique to Canada as food is part of the travel experience. Maple leaf shaped maple sugar candies were shared after lunch and well received.
Rollin’ Acres Charolais hosted the group in the afternoon with participants from the Uppin’ the Ante sale group. Cattle were on display in their barn and in a field close by. The hospitality was great and a band played later in the afternoon and during dinner. It poured rain for a short time, but everyone had time to study the cattle and visit with the breeders. Thank goodness we had shelter. The slow roasted beef, double
baked potatoes, salads and vegetables, topped with pie made for a terrific meal and everyone was quite content on the way back to Toronto.
Day three was hosted by the Ontario Charolais Association and Cedardale Charolais. With lunch at Cedardale with rice krispie cake as dessert, we realized that it is a North American thing. We had to tell some of our guests to pick the squares up and bite them as they were trying to cut them as they would other desserts.
Swain Beef Farms toured us through their operation and feedlot. They were very open about the challenges they
Cedardale Farms toured us through the countryside and talked about crops in the area, while we bused to pastures with cow/heifer calves and cow/bull calves. Southview Farms, M&L Cattle Co. and Burgomaster Agri Marketing had displays at Cedardale which everyone visited. We were once again graced with good music by an exceptional fiddle player. Smoked brisket and caramel glazed ham were on the menu and many other breeders were on hand to visit with the internationals. The OCA presented each guest with a bag of swag as we loaded the buses to return to Toronto.
On day four, one of our bus drivers offered us a more scenic drive into the Niagara area sharing information and history, with a couple of quick stops for photos. Niagara Falls Power Station and Tunnel tour were enjoyed and the awe of the Falls was a definite highlight. For many people, seeing Niagara Falls
The Canadian Hosts: Darwin Rosso, Canadian Charolais Association (CCA) Board member; Craig Scott, CCA General Manager; Helge & Candace By, Charolais Banner
John Gibson, Missouri (right) and Colin Rex, Charolais Society of Australia General Manager presenting hospitality gifts at Rollin’ Acres
Swain Beef Farms Feedlot
was a real bonus for the trip. We had lunch at the Queen Victoria Place Restaurant overlooking the Falls. “If we had come to the Falls on our own, we would have come to the American side and we wouldn’t have seen the seen or appreciated the Canadian side. This was exceptional,” thanked Donnie Leddy, United States.
A World Congress is meant to be a balance between tourism and cattle. We planned an itinerary that would showcase Canadian Charolais, allowing everyone to appreciate them without boring them. One livestock stop per day, allowed them to be fresh and attentive at every stop. In some cases, they even wanted to see more cattle.
The afternoon was hosted by Miller Land and Livestock. The exceptional hospitality and frank discussion about their operation and agriculture was appreciated. Guests climbed equipment, walked around the farm, asked questions, and enjoyed an extensive charcuterie table and refreshments and a beautiful warm day. In many European countries, land ownership is ruled by family lines and government policy, People were amazed that you could buy any land you wanted in Canada if you had the money.
Supper was at the Erie Beach Hotel. in Port Dover, where everyone enjoyed a perch supper with many salads and huge pieces of pie. A short walk afforded a view of Lake Erie and some guests requested clarity that it was actually a lake and not the ocean, as they couldn’t see land on the other side.
It was our last night in Toronto and we had an early flight to Winnipeg to start day five. Traveling with a family is one thing, but traveling with a group this large was something else. We were very grateful when everyone was on board the flight and even more grateful
when everyone had their luggage when we landed.
We were joined in Winnipeg by another guest from England and Robbie Chomik, who was invaluable in looking after details requiring someone to have transportation other then the bus. The Forks was a pleasant stop for lunch. It allowed everyone the opportunity to order what they wanted, do a little shopping, and wander outside through the historical sites in the area. A band was playing for the lunch crowd and it was a relaxing way to enjoy some of the day after the early morning.
were Pleasant Dawn Charolais and R & G McDonald Livestock. Paralizers and caesars were among the items on the refreshment menu and many guests took photos of the recipes for future reference. Supper was enjoyed in the Rivers Community Centre and we enjoyed perogies and sausage with a traditional roast beef supper.
Steppler Farms hosted us in the afternoon with displays by C2 Charolais, Hidden Lake Stock Farm, LEJ Charolais and Sunshine Oak Charolais. The mechanical bull created some excitement as countries competed for the championship title. Many people participated and took advantage of the opportunity they may never have again. It also gave them an appreciation for the skills and athleticism involved in the sport they would witness at the Calgary Stampede.
Brisket, baked potatoes, pea salad and cheescake were on the menu this evening and guests had their first taste of paralizers and caesars. Some were convinced they were a good thing.
Assiniboine Park Zoo started day six and participants were in awe of the polar bears swimming overhead and beside us up close. Snowy owls were also among the animals many had never seen before.
Lunch was taco-in-a-bag, a very Canadian show circuit meal that was new to many on the bus. It was a healthier portion than we get at most shows and we received very good feedback.
HTA Charolais hosted our afternoon and hospitality was once again excellent. We toured a pasture with cow/heifer calf pairs and cow/bull calf pairs. There was discussion as to why they were separated, which gave us the opportunity to point out there would be no risk of unwanted pregnancies. This brought surprise to many as it was a visible example of our early maturing and fertile Canadian Charolais.
Other breeders displaying cattle here
Day seven started in Brandon and we had a mid-morning snack of fresh cinnamon buns from Kuipers bakery, whose slogan is “Our buns don’t jiggle.” Cinnamon buns are a North American thing and although many thought they were too big, they somehow disappeared.
We stopped at the Inglis Grain Elevator National Historic Site where a piece of history is well preserved. High Bluff Stock Farm had some cattle on display and were appreciated by the group.
Our son, Bartley and fiancée Larissa were on hand to serve rhubarb vodka sippers Helge and I had made for the occasion. Hamburger soup (a Canadian thing) and sandwiches were served for lunch in the Roblin Community Hall. This was the only complaint we received on the trip because they ran out of soup after many wanted seconds.
John Gibson & Donnie Leddy presenting the AICA hospitality gift at HTA Charolais
Krecia & Donnie Leddy, South Dakota, at Niagara Falls
Hunter Charolais hosted the afternoon in their pasture. They had pens set up, bleachers for people to rest, coolers full of refreshments and some Canadian yummy treats to enjoy (ketchup chips, Hawkins cheezies and maple cream cookies). Sunblade Charolais also had cattle on display. The New Zealand guests were very interested to see some Downtown progeny as they just purchased a herdsire of this lineage. It was a picturesque, relaxed afternoon in the rolling hills. We appreciate the work all the breeders expended to make these visits relaxed and easy for the visitors to enjoy and puruse the cattle.
Smoked barbecue pork ribs were served for supper with nanaimo bars
and other slices for everyone. Everyone knows nanaimo bars are Canadian and I believe they were well received. Planning meals that were different in every location was a bit of a challenge. Every caterer wants to serve some type of coleslaw, potato salad or cesar salad. They are all really good, but a fifteen-day menu requires more variety. For the most part, we managed it. Our priority was for good quality beef as often as possible, which we considered the most important part of the meals.
Day eight’s first stop was to pick up more guests from France, Czech Republic, Ireland, United States, Mexico and Canada before going to the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina. The dioramas are very life-like and depicted ancient times, early native Indian settings and wildlife within the province. Most people commented their favorite part was the native section, but guests could also be seen taking selfies with the wildlife and the world’s largest T-Rex. Lunch outdoors at The Bar Willow was slightly hindered by rain, but it was still warm enough to enjoy the setting on the lake under shelter. The brasied beef short ribs were exceptional. After a brief drive through the park,
by the Legistative Building and the Queen Elizabeth II gardens, we were on our way to Moose Jaw. As you might imagine, many were in awe of the straight roads and long-distance views.
White Cap Charolais and Rosso Charolais hosted the afternoon with Elder Charolais, Wilgenbusch Charolais, Howe Coulee Charolais and Beck Farms sharing in the displays. It had been rainy before our arrival, but by supplying the internationals with plastic boots, they were all able to inspect the displays.
Hospitality is always high at this location and a caesar and gin menu was part of what was available. The Canadian Charolais Association supplied some apple pie vodka sippers as a welcome to the guests as they got off the bus. Ribeye steaks were barbecued for supper and many watched and took barbecuing tips home to try. Cheesecake with saskatoon berry sauce gave them another local flavour to enjoy.
We stayed at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa where many enjoyed the healing waters. Day nine included a free morning to relax and take in some of Moose Jaw’s tourist attractions or shop for some souvenirs. Fifth Avenue Collection offered a tour of the historic home that houses their home office and more shopping was available. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw were also visited as Al Capone history was explored.
Bovigen was our first official stop of the day with an informative tour of their collection facility with a hamburger lunch being served. You can’t go wrong with a good homemade burger! Puffed wheat cake was served for dessert, which is definitely Canadian.
Lee Norheim, Norheim Ranching offered a tour of the livestock equipment they offer. Many climbed, inspected, pictured and asked questions about the displays. The size of feed wagons and such are definitely bigger than what is available in some countries. This was a very attentive group that took advantage of every opportunity the trip offered.
The trip to Cedarlea Farms, Hodgeville, gave everyone a little bit different view as we drove out of the Regina plains. We boarded wagons and went to inspect a pen of bred heifers before stopping in a pasture with a
World Charolais at Hunter Charolais
Lee & Connie Eaton celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary at White Cap Charolais
view of 175 cow/calf pairs running to see us in the open blue skies. It was a sight that got the cameras clicking as many were in awe of the largest groups of pairs they had every seen.
Back at the farm, they had penned displays and Valley’s End Charolais also displayed and had personalized gift bags for all guests. Deb had labeled each one with their flag and name and they included a pair of Valley’s End leather gloves and numberous Canadian treats. It was a personalized touch that impressed all.
A roast beef and yorkshire pudding supper was followed by a large selection of prairie pies, including rhubarb and saskatoon. There were activity stations in the calving barn that included shooting a hockey puck at target net and a roping lesson by a competitive roper. These were both well utilized and allowed the guests to gain an appreciation for the skills involved in both sports. The riding arena had a dance band playing and a dance party in the dirt was enjoyed.
On our tenth day, the guests enjoyed a leisurely morning before we made our way to Vanscoy. We made jello shooters for our morning Canadian
cowherds made a difference in their understanding of zero tollerance for calving issues.
snack and it was fun to watch them attempt to eat them.
CK Sparrow Farms toured the group through pastures in vehicles in two shifts. W2 Farms displayed cattle and many other breeders were on hand to visit with the guests. Grain equipment was also on display and was definitely inspected. Merv’s Pitchfork Fondue catered ribeye steaks and fries, which attracted a lot of attention.
The internationals’ appreciation of Canadian Charolais grew as the trip progressed. The uniformity of the cowherds and the udder quality was definitely noticed. The size of the
Eatmore chocolate bars were the Canadian snack on the bus for the morning of day eleven. We did a drive through of the GrowSafe research happening at Highway 21 as Lyle Miller and Brady Scott each hopped on a bus to explain what we were seeing. We had a Game Changer presentation about the financial implications of feed efficiency at the Delia Hall before our beef on a bun lunch. There were many questions and appreciative comments on the need to pay attention to anything that increases profit in the industry. The afternoon at Stettler put together by the Alberta Charolais Association was exceptional. There was a definite wow factor for the amount of breeders displaying cattle, the shopping displays and the superb music played by Ethan Hardy and sponsored by Rawes Ranches. The desire to own Canadian genetics was definitely alive and well, but the EU regulations have definitely hindered transactions. Many Alberta breeders came to be part of the excitement and many renewed acquaintances with international guests from past Congresses. It was a festive afternoon capped-off with a scrumptious beef supper.
We had an early stop at Jones Boys, in Red Deer, on day twelve to
Viewing cowherd at Cedarlea Farms
Pitchfork Fondue at CK Sparrow Farms
Pasture tours at CK Sparrow Farms
Alberta Charolais Association breeder displays in Stettler
do some fast, efficient shopping. The opportunity to buy things not available at home was taken advantage of by many, before going to the Innisfail Wilfe Life Park. The bear show was the highlight and the education offered was absorbd. Many took the opportunity to have their pictures taken with a bear.
We had a quick drive through the Highway 21 feedlot at Acme and enjoyed a pulled pork lunch with butter tarts (truly Canadian) for dessert.
The Charolais Charbray International Annual General Meeting was held upon our arrival in Calgary before supper was served. Details of the meeting are in a separate article. It was a welcomed treat to checkin to our last hotel where we would remain for the duration of the event.
John Scott Productions, Longview, started day thirteen with a tour of the movie sets on his land. The morning was full of clicking cameras and absorbing the stories John shared. Everyone found it interesting and many were determined to download some movies filmed at the sets to watch on their flights home. John is
the move humble, approachable man and his charisma captured everyone’s attention.
Lunch in East Longview Hall gave everyone an opportunity to visit with John more and share a lunch made and served by his family that caters to the tv and movie industry.
McLeod Livestock spent days preparing to open their farm for our guests. The weather was not what we would have liked for the afternoon, but the wow factor here was definitely high. Everyone looked through the cattle on display by McLeod Livestock and Triple M Livestock. The specially canned Triple M margaritas were enjoyed and the sale was exceptional. There was much discussion about the sale in the last days as many countries do not have these open market and online events in their countries.
“Everyday I think, it can’t get better than this, and then it does,” shared Jen Wilson, Australia. “It has just been an exceptional trip.”
Banff was the highlight of day fourteen and thankfully, we had a beautiful sunny day to enjoy the views.
Everyone was on their own and many took hikes while others shopped, but all enjoyed the scenic Canadian Rockies.
The day ended with the final gala dinner in Calgary with entertainment by the Robert Gosse band. There was a lot of dancing and mingling until the people started to disperse for the night. They knew day fifteen was going to be big.
The Canadian Charolais Association hosted a Stampede Breakfast at their building. As you can imagine, many had their picture taken with the sign and the fibreglass Charolais bull. Dustin Farr provided excellent music and Ken Stauffer, Neogen, made a presentation. Guests took the opportunity to tour the building and picture some of the history it holds.
The Calgary Stampede provided more than some could imagine. The rodeo was exceptional, our seats were perfect, the weather was great. There were over 100,000 people that day and our guests thought the crowd was large. Later in the week on family day, the attandance record was broken at
John Scott (right) visiting with World Charolais delegates
McLeod Livestock hosted the Genetics For The World Sale
Innisfail Wildlife Park bear show
Michael Sturgess, Texas (right), presenting AICA hospitality gifts to the Canadian hosts at the World Charolais Gala Banquet
LCC MONTANA RUTH 1694
F1289330 Born: 9/16/2019 HOP PAF
Sire: WR Foreman D602 Dam’s Sire: LT Bluegrass 4017 P Bred to WC Inferno 6561 P, DUE: 11/8/24
CI 8/21; 11/22; 12/23 A real potential DONOR!!
SELLING AN EXCLUSIVE FLUSH
DCR MS SILVER LED F136
F1266938 Dam of JMAR Jefferson 8M11
Sire: WCF Mr Silver Gun 467 Dam’s Sire: LT Ledger 0322 P
Selling a guaranteed Flush & 3-Embryos by Monticello Aristo Farms
OHF VANESSA 4121 ET
Featuring her Cigar Daughter out of 4121, OHF SMOKE LADY B901 ET EF1335888
(Full sister’s to B901 at B&B, Cawley, and Mazzepa) and several sets of ET heifers all tracing to JWK Vanessa D029
1) Three Trees Vanna 2856-selling a Duke 914 daughter
2) OHF She Smoking D823 2-Duke 914
3) OHF Shea Lady G815 ET 2- CCC WC Resource 417 P
4) OHF Vanessa K831 ET 2-Duke 914 & 1-LT Blue Value
5) OHF Windy E904 ET 1-RBM Fargo Y111
These solid genetics have been some of the breed leading genetics for several decades!! Also selling a great set of Embryos and Semen.
SOUTHERN CONNECTION SALE
sponsored by the: Georgia-Florida, & South Carolina Associations
Scott Tipton, President Georgia (706) 200-6655
Wayne Bennett, Sec/Treas (770) 826-9551
OCTOBER 5, 2024 • 1:00 PM Saturday
Selling 5 Bulls and 55 Top Quality Females! Sale featured on LiveAuctions.tv
Daughter of Ruth 1194
LCC MONTANA RUTH 1194
F1352499 HOP PAF
Sire: JMAR Jefferson 8M11 ranks in the top 1% for WW, YW, CW, REA, 25% Marb, and 1% TSI (312.54)
REAVES TANK 2272
M984130 Born: 11/20/22 BW: 70 Polled
Sire: DC/CRJ Tank E108 P
Dam: KTR Ms Dukes Cigar 307 (Cigar x Duke 914 mating) Ranks in top15% YW, 20% Milk, MTL, and TSI (272.13)
PLAN EARLY OPPORTUNITIES
PLAN EARLY FOR EXPORTING OPPORTUNITIES
Marketing livestock genetics is a full-time job, and for breeders looking to push their program into other countries by exporting semen, embryos or oocytes, the task can seem daunting, as preparation starts long before the plane departs from the airport.
Planning ahead to ensure health requirements, quality control and management protocols are followed can alleviate problems when the need arises to meet demand for the export animal-origin products.
Bulls are required to meet a variety of health standards before semen can be collected and qualify for export status. And, in most instances bovine embryos and oocytes are required to have a U.S. Origin Health Certificate, most of which are specific to the country of export.
Minimum standards to help ensure bulls being collected are free of diseases that can be seminally transmitted through artificial
by Linda Eck
insemination have been established by Certified Semen Services (CSS), a subsidiary of the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAAB). CSS also outlines sanitary procedures for collection centers and processing requirements to protect the health of donors and the herds in which semen is used.
It All Takes Time
“It is important for producers to remember that not all countries have the same requirements”, said Steven Rogers, who along with his wife, Jamie, owns ShowMe Genetic Services, LLC, in Strafford, Mo.
“Basically, a bull needs to be at stud for roughly 60 days of quarantine until cleared to export status,” added Rogers, whose facility is one of 45 NAAB members in North America.
“CSS Minimum Requirements are simply a baseline set of requirements. Each country has unique and different sets of guidelines regarding minimum
testing and testing throughout the CSS Residence period,” Rogers continued. “We work closely with clients to identify their potential markets, but we also bank blood/ serum from strategic times to be able to go back and potentially qualify a bull’s semen for export.”
Semen for export must be collected in a CSS export-qualified facility under biosecurity guidelines. Bulls must be tested negative for Tuberculosis (TB) within 60 days prior to arrival and will later undergo a second test with a 60-day gap between tests. They must also be found negative within 30 days of arrival for Bovine Viral Diarrhea, five strains of Bovine Leptospirosis, Tritrichomonas and Bovine Genital Campylobacteriosis. It is highly recommended that bulls are not vaccinated immediately prior to testing, as the vaccine can cause positive test results. Rogers recommends that bulls be immunized for Lepto at least two months prior to collection.
Rogers also noted that negative Tritrichomonas tests are required for six weeks. At ShowMe Genetics, bulls are tested every Tuesday during quarantine to meet the requirement. Depending on the country of export, additional testing may also be required. An official identification is almost always required on all test reports and tattoos are not regarded as official id.
Once a bull has passed through all the testing requirements, and attains CSS residence status for export, Rogers noted it is possible he may not produce export quality semen right away.
CSS standards require collection centers use systems and processes that reduce risk factors that otherwise may lead to disease transmission, identification, semen quality control and/or product safety errors. Purposeful communication and onsite audits, including an annual audit with a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) representative, are maintained to ensure compliance.
Shipping Embryos and Oocytes
Similar to CSS requirements, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) has created the International Animal Product Export Regulations (IRegs) to provide producers who are exporting certain animal-origin products with a resource for understanding and meeting requirements of importing countries. This is helpful to breeders in determining what requirements must be met. Embryos and oocytes are considered animal-origin products and requirements are also outlined for the donor cows and donor bulls involved
in creating them. A health certificate is required.
However, as noted on the USDA’s IRegs website, countries may change their import requirements without notice, and in all cases, exporters are responsible for confirming, prior to shipment, that they have all certification required. APHIS also provides alerts, restrictions and guidelines that may need to be followed during the exporting process. Restrictions are typically based on disease status of participating countries.
Veterinary Health Certificates also vary in design and information required, depending on the destination country. Rogers said it’s important to realize that shipments are being made to countries, not just continents. As an example, he reminds clients that South America is a continent and “the countries in South America each have their own guidelines.”
into the United States.
However, as noted on the USDA’s IRegs website, countries may change their import requirements without notice, and in all cases, exporters are responsible for confirming, prior to shipment, that they have all certification required.
With many countries around the world dealing with Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), the importation of bovine semen and embryos into the United States is only allowed from a few countries. As of March 22, 2024, these included Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. These countries represent approximately one-third of the countries listed on the APHIS website.
For exporting guidelines, the following websites provide an abundant source of information: NAAB-CSS https://www.naab-css.org/ minimum-requirements USDA/APHIS https://www.aphis.usda. gov/live-animal-export
Importing Bovine Semen and Embryos
APHIS regulates the importation of all ruminants and their germplasm – embryos, oocytes, semen and cloning tissue – to help prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases
Country specific health certificates are required. Any animal-origin product traveling into the United States may not transit through countries with questionable disease statuses prior to reaching a U.S. Port of Entry. A contingency plan is also required and may be submitted to USDA APHIS along with an import permit application.
An only Veterinary Services Permit for importing animal-origin products can be found by visiting the website at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animalproduct-import.
LIVESTOCK PUBLICATIONS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Livestock Publications Council (LPC) celebrated 50 years during the recent Ag Media Summit (AMS) held in Kansas City, Missouri on August 5, 2024. July 13, 1974, was the inaugural LPC meeting, and the Charolais Journal was an LPC Charter member under the leadership of Forrest Bassford. LPC has become a vital driving force in the livestock publication industry, involving scholastic and governmental matters as well as maintaining a steady vigilance on its members to aid them in improving their publications esthetically, financially and in content. The mission was to promote understanding and cooperation among publications serving the livestock industry. That industry being the production and marketing of beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep and goats.
At the 50 th Anniversary celebration, August 5, 2024, eight past Presidents (year served) attended: L to R: Ben Richey (2022-2023MO), Lisa Bryant (2006-07-OK), Scarlett Hagins Madinger (2016-17-KS), Angie Stump Denton (2015-16-KS), Lori Maude (2005-06-SD), the late Greg Henderson (2000-01-KS), Amber E. Spafford (1990-91-MO), and Cheryl Oxley (1995-96-MO).
over 200,000. They were surprised at the size of the event and the variety and magnitude of everything offered. The rodeo, chuckwagon races and relay races were well documented with pictures and videos. They thoroughly enjoyed the day and the evening grandstand show was exceptional. It included dancers, acrobats, the Hunter Brothers, a drone show and fireworks. What a terrific way to end an epic trip!
World Charolais Congress Delegations: Australia, United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Ireland, France, Hungary, Sweden, Estonia, Canada & Mexico.
“The World Charolais Congress in Canada was one of the more memorable experiences I have had. To have the opportunity to exchange and share ideas with breeders from different parts of the World is valuable, and you would be surprised that we share many of the industry concerns as our counterparts. Most importantly, I am confident that our collaboration with our Canadian and Mexico friends will be better than ever before. These breeders not only share a border with us, but a strong desire to increase the demand for Charolais genetics.”
Michael Sturgess, AICA President
United States breeders attending the World Charolais Gala Banquet
The World Charolais Congress delegation at John Scott Productions
Michael Sturgess and Antonio Delgado Gutierrez, Charolais Charbray Herd Book of Mexico President – Mexico will host the 2025 World Technical Conference
SHOW RESULTS ROLL OF EXCELLENCE
MISSOURI STATE FAIR - CLASS A ROLL OF EXCELLENCE
Sedalia, Mo. - August 11. 2024
Judge: Judge: Cole Kaufman, Rickman, Tenn.
Total Shown – 63: 49 Females – 14
Bulls
AICA ROLL OF EXCELLENCE Show Results
Missouri State Fair – Class A ROE
FEMALES
Senior Champion and Grand
Champion Female: RF Miss Maura 2331 ET, 12-1-22, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld.
Trace Ridder, Hermann, Mo.
Junior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Female: WC Lace 3329 P, 2-15-23, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Gates Peuster, Richmond, Mo.
Junior Calf Champion Female: GS
Annie Oakley, 1-2-24, by CCC WC
Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Jack Geen, Purdin, Mo.
Reserve Junior Calf Champion
Female: KC Sophie 401M, 3-5-24, by RF Full Strut 0223 ET. Emory Kautsch, Russellville, Mo.
Senior Calf Champion Female: WGB
Ms Dolly 353 P ET, 9-16-23, by PCC Force of Nature 122J ET. Isom Marston, Canton, Kan.
Reserve Senior Calf Champion
Female: WC Sweetheart 3590 P, 10-323, by WC Premonition 1138 P ET. Gates Peuster.
Intermediate Champion Female: RF TR Duchess 3273, 6-10-23, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Trigg Ridder, Hermann, Mo.
Reserve Intermediate Champion
Female: CARRS Hytche Ms Amelia 322 P, 8-23-23, by LT Atlas 0251 Pld. Aubrey Niess, Webb City, Mo.
Spring Champion Female: BOY Larissa 377L, 3-26-23, by LT Badge 1538 Pld.
Oakley Schoen, Holt, Mo.
Reserve Spring Champion Female: ML
RKB Loretta 681L, 4-9-23, by BOY Outlier 812 ET P. Jillian Stone, Clinton, Mo.
Reserve Junior Champion Female: WGB BF Ms Lolly 311 P ET, 1-25-23, by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Hayden Englert, Washington, Kan.
Reserve Senior Champion Female: CCC Sweetheart Kiara 2623 P ET, 9-1222, by LT Rushmore 8060 Pld. Atley Patrick, Chilhowee, Mo.
Champion Cow-Calf Pair: WH Atlee 217 Pld, 2-15-22, by LT Atlas 0251 Pld. Heifer Calf: BC/HF Miss Layla, 2-5-24, by TR Legacy 1707J ET. Jessi Hankins, Springfield, Mo.
Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair: RF Ms Duchess K110, 8-9-22, by FC RF Summit 0018 ET. Bull Calf: JBE Manumission 401M, 4-22-24, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Hayden Englert.
CLASS PLACINGS
Spring Heifer Calves – Calved March 5, 2024. 1 Shown. 1. Emory Kautsch on KC Sofia 401M.
Junior Heifer Calves – Calved January 2 to February 21, 2024. 3 Shown. 1. Jack Green on GS Annie Oakley. 2. Katie Birge, Auxvasse, Mo., on BCF Miss Pearl 0324. 3. Payton Dunn, Republic, Mo., on L&N Miss Margie 2403 Pld.
Winter Heifer Calves – Calved November 9 to December 25, 2023. 3 Shown. 1. Adler Patrick, Chilhowee, Mo., on CCC Ms Charlotte 3553 P. 2. Tannah Cassatt, Webb City, Mo., on RF Ms Duchess 3334 ET. 3. Madelyn Doerhoff, Henley, Mo., on CH Miss Lainey 44L.
Senior Heifer Calves – Calved October 3 to October 24, 2023. 6 Shown. 1. Gates Peuster on WC Sweetheart 3590 P. 2. Lucas Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo., on Big Creek Something Royal 326P. 3. Atley Kleinman, Wentworth, Mo., on SCC Donna 180L.
Senior Heifer Calves – Calved September 4 to September 22, 2023. 7 Shown. 1. Isom Marston on WGB Ms Dolly 353 P ET. 2. Aubree Mitchell, Justin, Texas on CARRS Ms Makin Smoke 353 P ET. 3. Gracie Emmons, Conway, Mo., on HPF 144 Miss Dawn352.
Late Summer Yearling Females –Calved July 9 to August 23, 2023. 5
Shown. 1. Aubrey Niess on CARRS Hytche Ms Amelia 332. 2. Oakley Schoen on Rafter 7 Lava Lady 21. 3. Tannah Cassatt on FFC Cowtown’s Girl 117L2.
Summer Yearling Females – Calved May 7 to June 10, 2024. 3 Shown. 1. Trigg Ridder on RF TR Duchess 3273 ET. 2. Ryanne Crutcher, Fair Grove, Mo., on Big Creek Kacey 310 P. 3. Double I Cattle Co., Gallatin, Mo., on KASH TR Linda 3743 ET.
Late Spring Yearlings Females–Calved April 8 to April 19, 2024. 6 Shown. 1. Jillian Stone on ML RKB Loretta 681L. 2. Kohen Garrison, Boss, Mo., on BOY LMAN Lory 346L. 3. Liam Englert, Washington, Kan., on JBE Ms Lyra 305L.
Early Spring Yearling Females –Calved March 5 to March 25, 2024. 4 Shown. 1. Oakley Schoen on BOY Larissa 377L. 2. Tucker Cook, Jamestown, Mo., on CCF Fancy LT301. 3. Epperson Cattle/Colby Epperson, Laredo, Mo., on CE Sophias Outside Resource 38.
Late Junior Yearling Females – Calved February 6 to February 19, 2023. 4 Shown. 1. Gates Peuster on WC Lace 3329 P. 2. Audrey Keuper, Lincoln, Mo., on KF Fancy Outlier L01. 3. Elijah Dehan, LaMonte, Mo., on SCF Lady Dianna.
Early Junior Yearling Females –Calved January 1, 2023. 1 Shown. 1. Hayden Englert on WGB BF Ms Lolly 311 P ET.
Late Senior Yearling Females – Calved November 14 to December 1, 2022. 2 Shown. 1. Trace Ridder on RF Miss Maura 2331 ET. 2. Harper Johansen, Lebanon, Mo., on 5J Cigarro 2260.
Grand Champion Female Reserve Grand Champion Female
Grand Champion Bull
MISSOURI STATE FAIR Reserve
Champion Bull
Performance data must be submitted to the AICA office by—
October 1 for November 2024 Genetic Analysis.
South Dakota Charolais
November 1 for December 2024 Genetic Analysis. Please make sure calf data, weights and weigh data have been submitted online or on forms to AICA.
Exploring the Percheron horse stables. Sidney Allard, Tannah Cassatt and Roy Miller, Summit Viewing Charolais cattle at Summit Agricultural Group.
VitaFerm CharFocus Conference first evening at Summit Agricultural Group.
The gardens at Summit Agricultural Group.
Avery Hunt, Josi Schrader and Camille Greer
The AIJCA hosted 28 youth participants from 14 states for the third annual VitaFerm CharFocus Youth Conference, July 22-25, 2024, based in Ames, Iowa. Attendees ranging from 14-21 enhanced their leadership skills by growing their network and meeting new people, explored Iowa agricultural businesses and Iowa State University and visited Charolais herds.
The conference began with a networking opportunity with twelve Summit Agricultural Group interns. Interns and participants shared their backgrounds, summer experiences and goals for the future. Summit founder Bruce Rastetter and his team shared insights about their various business units and toured us through their Percheron horse stables, cattle pastures and gardens.
Will Taylor, Assistant Teaching Professor and Livestock Judging Team Coach at Iowa State University, led our tours Tuesday morning. Students explored the ISU campus and
July 22–25, 2024 — Ames, Iowa
Animal Science buildings, were empowered to be an innovator and viewed the beef nutrition research facilities. With offices not too far from campus, we stopped by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Iowa Beef Industry Council’s building. Bryan Whaley, CEO of Iowa Cattlemen’s, discussed the value of being an active member in your state’s association and Casey Anderson, IBIC Director of Industry Relations, explained the Beef Check-off and their mission to expand consumer demand for beef.
Attendees expanded their knowledge of Iowa’s row crop industry with a visit to Corteva Agrisciences. We viewed corn, soybean and other crops in the greenhouses, learned about seed treatments at the Center for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT), and explored their state-of-the-art crop gentoyping and engineering labs. The evening concluded with a herd tour of Cannon Charolais Ranch, Newton, Iowa. Tom and Jen Cannon opened their facilities to attendees and discussed their operation and breeding model.
On Wednesday, we continued industry tours at Vermeer Corporation. The morning began with a guided tour through the Vermeer Museum learning about not only the history of business and its culture but also their philanthropic impact on their community. Mark Core, Executive Vice President, Forage & Lifecycle and Chief Marketing Officer, served as our keynote speaker sharing advice and insight for personal and professional growth. The morning concluded with a tour of Plant 2. We started at one side of the plant with raw metal and inputs and at the end of our tour saw finished yellow round balers of various models.
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We were next off to Boyert-Core Show Cattle where Jared & Bailey Boyert shared their personal experiences of what they learned as young adults working for others, beginning their cattle operation and managing the family business. Then back to Iowa State University for a tour of the Veterinary School. Vet students spoke about their acceptance into vet school and the challenges they overcame on their path. We rounded out the conference with an evening of escape room competition, a BBQ dinner at the iconic Ames restaurant, Hickory Park and activities led by the Junior Board. Watch for the announcement for next year’s event!
Viewing the donor pasture at Cannon Charolais Ranch.
Team presentation by Sarah McKown, Avery Hunt, Emma Evans, Breeze Bunker, Camille Greer and Ethan Shoemake.
J.C. Chandler, Kole Harris, Nathan Alexander, Isom Marston and Trey Cannon
Emma Evans and Nissa Olsen
Innovate at Iowa State • Alyssa Kent
Will Taylor of Iowa State University
Tannah Cassatt, Macy Hoag, Makennah Tucker, Sidney Allard and Devon Benes
Tom Cannon of Cannon Charolais
Casey Anderson & Bryan Whaley
Josi Schrader and Breeze Bunker
Camryn Spafford, Kacy Randall & Hayden Englert Bailey Boyert speaking to VitaFerm CharFocus. Exploring the Vermeer Museum & Global Pavilion.
Evening of fun and herd tours at Cannon Charolais Ranch.
Cy the Cyclone, ISU mascot
Tannah Cassatt, Makennah Tucker and Macy Hoag Sage Revels and Lilly Williams
Ethan Shoemake, Weston Schrader, Josi Schrader and Shade Bunker
Sarah McKown, Madison Rump and Nissa Olsen
Attendees after our morning at Vermeer Corporation.
Mark Core of Vermeer
Jared Boyert of Boyert-Core Cattle
SEPTEMBER 2024 69
Early Senior Yearling Females –Calved September 1 to September 12, 2024. 2 Shown. 1. Atley Patrick on CCC Sweetheart Kiara 2623 P ET. 2. Henry Doerhoff, Henley, Mo., on CH Miss Mara 695K.
Cow-Calf – Calved February 15 to August 9, 2022. 2 Shown. 1. Jessi Hankins on WH Atlee 217 Pld. Heifer Calf: BC/HF Miss Layla 408. 2. Hayden Englert on RF Ms Duchess K110. Bull Calf: JBE Manumission 401M.
BULLS
Senior Calf and Grand Champion Bull: CARRS Money To Burn 321 P ET, 9-10-23, by Carrs Mr Cash ‘Em In 024 P. Carr Cattle Company, Webb City, Mo.
Reserve Senior Calf and Reserve Grand Champion Bull: CH Mr Vegas 55L, 9-5-23, by CH Outmore 432H. Annie Stewart, St. Thomas, Mo.
Junior Calf Champion Bull: L&N Red Tiger 2400 Pld, 1-1-24, by Tri-N Spartan 2141J. L&N Charolais, Crane, Mo.
Reserve Junior Calf Champion Bull: AL Jewel’s Pride, 1-8-24, by FC Silverado 780. Zane, Anna Marie & Stetson Stone, Centralia, Mo.
Intermediate Champion Bull: BJCF Utopia L140 P, 5-12-23, by WDZ Commissioner 928. Bar J Livestock Inc., Liverpool, Texas.
Reserve Intermediate Champion Bull: BJCF Bandera L149 P, 5-21-23, by BJCF/ VMC Bandera Z29G. Bar J Livestock Inc.
Junior Champion Bull: WH Euro 312 Pld, 2-28-23, by Carrs Mr Cash ‘Em In 024 P. Aces Wild Ranch LLC, Millsap, Texas, David & Annette Bonacker, Cedar Hill, Mo.
Reserve Junior Champion Bull: CCC Fruit Juice 301, 1-5-23, by CCC Sting 118J. Tannah Cassatt, Webb City, Mo.
Senior Champion Bull: Carrs Mr Ignite, 5-5-22, by WIA-Conley Insider D9 P. Bar J Livestock Inc., Carr Cattle Company.
Reserve Senior Champion Bull: CE Cool Resource, 11-10-22, by WC Resource 0349 P. Epperson Cattle/Colby Epperson, Laredo, Mo.
CLASS PLACINGS
Junior Bull Calves – Calved January 1 to January 8, 2024. 2 Shown. 1. L&N Charolais on L&N Red Tiger 2400 Pld. 2. Zane, Anna Marie & Stetson Stone on AL Jewel’s Pride.
Winter Bull Calves – Calved November 11, 2023. 1 Shown. 1. Payton Dunn, Republic, Mo., on LN Spartan’s Image 2326 P.
Senior Bull Calves – Calved September 5 to October 24, 2023. 4 Shown. 1. . Carr Cattle Company on CARRS Money To Burn 321 P ET. 2.
Annie Stewart on CH Mr Vegas 55L. 3. L&N Charolais on L&N MM Red Outlaw 2318 P, 9-5-23, by Tri-N Spartan 2141J.
Summer Yearling Bulls – Calved May 8 to May 21, 2023. 3 Shown. 1. Bar J Livestock Inc., on BJCF Utopia L140 P. 2. Bar J Livestock Inc., on BJCF Bandera L149 P. 3. Hayden Birge, Auxvasse, Mo., on BCF Play To Win 0523 Pld.
Junior Yearling Bulls – Calved January 5 to February 28, 2023. 2 Shown. 1.
Aces Wild Ranch, LLC, David & Annette Bonacker on WH Euro 312 Pld. 2. Tannah Cassatt on CCC Fruit Juice 301.
Senior Yearling Bulls – Calved November 10, 2022. 1 Shown. 1. Epperson Cattle/Colby Epperson on CE Cool Resource.
Summer Senior Yearling Bulls –Calved May 5, 2022. 1 Shown. 1. Bar J Livestock, Inc., Carr Cattle Company on CARRS Mr Ignite 222 P.
GROUPS
Produce of Dam – 1. Shown. 1. Carr Cattle Company on RF Ms Makin Smoke 641.
The Charolais USA Podcast is your go-to resource for all things related to the Charolais breed of cattle, in each episode we will focus on industry trends, news from the association, and provide valuable insights into the latest developments in breeding, genetics, marketing and the Charolais community. Whether you’re a seasoned breeder or just starting in the Charolais world, this podcast offers a wealth of information to help you stay informed and engaged in the Charolais breed.
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How are Char-sired feeder cattle selling in today’s market?
Dennis Metzger, Metzger Marketing, markets feeder cattle sourcing from 16 states while also serving on the AICA Commercial Committee. Tune in to hear his insights from a busy summer video sale season transitioning to fall, what bull buyers must know about marketing their calves, and how Charolais producers can build a market for their cattle.
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Do older genetics get discounted in their EPDs, why don’t my EPDs match animal performance, how do I form contemporary groups, and are genomics more important than ultrasound?
Kelli Retallick-Riley, AICA Genetic Consultant, joins the podcast to discuss these breed improvement and EPD topics as submitted by the AICA membership. Listen in as Kelli describes the importance of data in our genetic evaluation, and how breeders can best set themselves up for success utilizing these tools in their own herds.
CARCASS & ULTRASOUND DATA
Maggie Smithee
Recording Secretary
msmithee@charolaisusa.com or call 816-464-2474 x401.
CARCASSDATA-
The data collected and entered into our system on animals recorded with AICA, is critical to the monthly evaluation. We have a tremendous amount of birth and weaning data submitted each year. To help build an even stronger evaluation, we need further data from you, our breeders. We are looking for yearling weights, ultrasound, and carcass data. The carcass data is the most desirable, but we understand not all breeders have access to it, so ultrasound is a great piece to have if carcass data is not available. If submitting carcass data, we have an excel sheet that can be used:
ULTRASOUNDDATA-
Sarah Almond
Assistant Recording salmond@charolaisusa.com or call 816-464-2474 x402.
Ultrasound data should be collected on all calves in the yearling contemporary group and cattle should be between 320–430 days of age. All cattle must also have a weaning and yearling weight taken at appropriate times and reported to AICA. Furthermore, a weight should be taken at the time of ultrasound data collection. Along with the ultrasound information, the following information should also be reported to AICA: Ultrasound technician information, AICA Registration Number or assigned AICA performance number, permanent identification (tattoo) number, date of birth, sire and dam registration numbers, ultrasound date, and group and management codes. These files will be emailed to the AICA office. Once we receive and download the information, a report will be emailed to the breeder to be reviewed. This is the barn sheet to have filled out and submitted from your technician:
It has been a common practice to collect ultrasound measurements only on bulls as an aid to marketing. However, for the purpose of genetic evaluation, ultrasound data on yearling heifers may contribute as much or more to the evaluation as the data collected on yearling bulls.
Please reach out to the myself ext. 402 salmond@charolaisusa.com or Maggie ext. 401 msmithee@charolaisusa.com . We’ll be happy to help or answer questions!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 & MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
KCI Expo Center - Kansas City, Missouri
Hotel Headquarters:
Holiday Inn – Kansas City Airport 11728 NW Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153 816-801-8400 Front Desk Visit www.charolaisusa for details
The American Royal Charolais Activities are: Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26.
Space Available Contact Isaac Hughes 662-660-3164 ihughes@charolaisusa.com
THREE FORKS FARM
David Jaggers 633 Winston Road Oakland, Ky. 42159 (270) 991-5787 davidjaggers@rocketmail.com
Available Contact Isaac Hughes 662-660-3164 ihughes@charolaisusa.com
Upcoming Events
September 2 Autumn In The Ozarks, Strafford
September 7 Bradley Field Day, Marshfield
September 14 Wild Indian Acres Sale, St. Louis
September 21 Ricketts Dispersal, Paris
October 1 Ridder Farms Online Sale
October 5 Bradley/ Hankins Sale, Republic
October 12 Wild Indian Acres Bull Sale, Carthage
October 19 Angell-Thomas Bull Sale, Paris
October 19 Bradley Bull Sale, Springfield October 25 Royal Breeders Bull Classic, Kanas City
October 25 Royal Collection Sale, Kanas City
October 26 Mead Production Sale, Versailles November 2 Wright Charolais Sale, Kearney
AICA NON-POINT
Show Results
SHOW RESULTS NON-POINT
Ozark Empire Fair
Indiana State Fair
Missouri State Fair
More on the Web: AICA Roll of Excellence show results are available on the AICA website at www.charolaisusa.com
OZARK EMPIRE FAIR
Springfield, Mo. - July 27, 2024
Judge: Ryan Dunklau, Wayne, Neb.
Cow-Calf and Grand Champion
Female: WH Atlee 217 Pld, 2-15-22, by LT Atlas 0251 Pld. Heifer calf, BC/HF Miss Layla 408, 2-5-24, by TR Legacy 1707J ET. Jessi Hankins, Springfield, Mo.
Senior Calf and Reserve Grand Champion Female: BC/HF Miss Kay 376, 10-11-23, by TR CAG Carbon Copy 7630E ET. Jessi Hankins.
Senior Calf and Grand Champion Bull:
CARRS Money To Burn 321 P ET, 9-10-23, by CARRS Mr Cash ‘Em In 024 P. Carr
Cattle Company, Webb City, Mo.
Junior and Reserve Grand Champion
Bull: CCC Fruit Juice 301, 1-5-23, by CCC Sting 118J. Tannah Cassatt, Webb City, Mo.
INDIANA STATE FAIR
Indianapolis, Ind. - August 7, 2024
Judge: Bruce Stertzbach, Louisville, Ohio
Grand Champion Female: GEIG Miss Angela, 1-19-23, by BOY Outlier 812 ET Pld. Grant & Cash Rumple, Decatur, Ind.
Reserve Grand Champion Female: B C R Felicia 518L, 4-8-23, by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET. Hayden Neagle, Fountain City, Tenn.
Grand Champion Bull: KC White Diamond 331 ET Pld, 11-3-23, by RBM TR Rhinestone Z38. Kevin & Cheri Krug, Wingate, Ind.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: SC Lone Star 14K, 4-24-22, by TR Mr Fire Water 5792RET. Guinevere Bowman, North Salem, Ind.
MISSOURI STATE FAIR
Sedalia, Mo. - August 11, 2024
Judge: Cole Kaufman, Rickman, Tenn.
Grand Champion Percentage Female: BFR Pearl L94, 3-20-23, out of TR Ms Monezum 3540A. Aubrie Burton, Chillicothe, Mo.
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female: SCF EDC Miss Fantastic, 5-1023, out of DICC Angelina 1Z. Jackson Stone, Clinton, Mo.
Grand Champion Percentage Female
MISSOURI STATE FAIR
Grand Champion Female
Grand Champion Bull
OZARK EMPIRE FAIR
Grand Champion Female
Grand Champion Bull
INDIANA STATE FAIR
CHAROLAIS
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CALIFORNIA
A. Summerford II
West Pike Road Falkville, AL 35622 Located 12 miles north of Cullman (256) 784-5255
(256) 758-0653
Alan Summerford • (256) 758-0652 E-Mail: bjrsummerford@charter.net www.bjrsummerford.com
COLORADO
(217) 285-5213 rick@curfmancharolais.com Roger Curfman (217) 491-1923
Dale (815) 674-4419
Steve (815) 674-2395
Larry (815) 674-2397
Trent (815) 992-0282
Nick (815) 822-4417
“We don’t keep our cows, they keep us.”
Ron & Diane Nord & Family 2104 Charolais Lane Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 828-1448 or (309) 827-0457 (309) 275-0409 Ron cell
Charolais Since
The Don Olsen Family 17050 Tuttle Creek Blvd. • Randolph, KS 66554 785-313-2913 • 785-313-2975 fancycreek@kansas.net www.fancycreekcharolais.com
Terrill & Sarah Strnad 1716 280th Road Formoso, Kansas 785-794-2471 home 785-243-8600 mobile tsstrnad@nckcn.com www.tsstrnadcharolais.com
MINNESOTANEBRASKA
Breeding Quality Charolais Seedstock Since 1962 Family Farming Since 1937 Wakefield Farms
CHAROLAIS • RED ANGUS
Dybdal Charolais
Larry & Krista Dybdal 88361 575th Ave • Newcastle, NE 68757 Home: 402-692-3704 • Cell: 402-841-9784 kldybdal@nntc.net
(406) 795-8219 1052 Hwy 261 N. Wibaux, MT 59353 (406) 798-3675 13221 CR 339 Sidney, MT 59270
Larry, Kyle & Dan Wakefield • (507) 402-4640 20701 150th St. • New Richland, MN 56072 Ray D. Winz & Sons
West Fork Ranch
Roseann Wilson (308) 750 - 8708 78939 Hwy 10 • Loup City, NE 68853
www.westforkranch.com
Riley (308) 880-0828 Steph (308) 880-0681
40842 Farnam Road Farnam, NE 69029 Ryan (308) 320-4067 Marty (308) 362-4941
605-237-0526 Lane: 701-351-3298 binachar@polarcomm.com
72354 Q Rd. • Holdrege, NE 68949
Doug (308) 991-6941, Steve (308) 567-2286 Greg (308) 991-6571 Contact us for Semen on our Trait Leading Sires.
Since 1959
Gerald and Loretta Effertz and Family PO Box 640 • Velva, ND 58790-0640 Neil (701) 223-5202 Bryan (701) 624-5104 ekrinc@srt.com
OKLAHOMA OHIO
Curtiss & Brenda Nipp P.O. Box 239 Wilson, OK 73463 (580) 668-3332 nippcharolais@yahoo.com
& Peggy Castleberry 873
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
DAREN STATLER, DVM 6651 Valley Camp Rd. Greencastle, PA 17225 (717) 729-6453 darenstatler@centurylink.net www.descocharolaisfarm.com
SOUTHCAROLINA
(830) 857-5129 julieboscamp@yahoo.com
Ludeke (832) 439-4666 E-mail: larryl@qiminc.com
Striving towards excellence in Charolais since 1996
Billy Stein, Manager (979) 200-1300 Tyson Hann (979) 324-6659 • tyson@svrtx.com • Roy W. Hann Jr. www.svrtx.com • Ranch Located Near Gause 1824 Comal Ridge Dr • College Station, TX 77845
Full French Charolais Bulls For Sale Private Treaty Bulls and Heifers
Cuero/Victoria, Texas area (281) 467-4710 • (713) 444-5708 • (713) 204-4903 ramro@comcast.net
Rafael Ortega • Owner Raul Montez • Manager
39606 FM 1736 West Hempstead, TX 77445 (832) 331-6800
SKEANS CATTLE CO.
Fall Bull Sale • October 20 P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, TX 78580 (956) 689-5162 • Fax (956) 689-3693 E-mail: thomasra@gte.net
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OF EVENTS CALENDAR
AICA EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 14
Kansas State Fair Class A ROE Show, Hutchinson, Kan.
OCTOBER 1
Deadline for submitting performance information for November 2024 Analysis
OCTOBER 5
Keystone International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show, Harrisburg, Pa.
OCTOBER 16
Northern International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show, Billings, Mont.
OCTOBER 26
American Royal National ROE Show Kansas City, Mo.
OCTOBER 27-28
AICA Board of Directors Fall Meeting and Committee Meetings Kansas City, Mo.
AFFILIATE EVENTS
Contact David Hobbs (816) 464-2474, ext 200, dhobbs@charolaisusa.com with affiliate event dates.
M O R E O N T H E W E B: www.charolaisusa.com/calendar.html
SEPTEMBER 2024
September 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for October 2024 Genetic Analysis. September 2 – 31st Annual Autumn In The Ozarks Sale, Noon, at Chappell’s Sale Arena, Stratford, Mo. Auctioneer: Ronn Cunningham. Sale Manager: Mitchell Management.
September 7 – Bradley Cattle, Charolais & Red Angus Field Day, at the farm, Marshfield, Mo. Contact: Bruce Bradley.
September 14 – Kansas State Fair Class A ROE Show, Hutchinson, Kan.
September 14 – Oklahoma State Fair Open Charolais Show, Oklahoma City, Okla.
September 14 – Sutphin Cattle Company Production Sale, 1:30 p.m. Winrock Ranch Division, Morrilton, Ark. Contact: John Sutphin.
September 14 – Wild Indian Acres River City Collection, 6 p.m., River City Casino, St. Louis, Mo. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
September 18 – 23rd Annual Thomas Ranch Steer & Heifer Private Treaty Sale. Initial Bids Close at Dark. steerbidder.com. Contact Troy Thomas or Cally Kindred. September 19 – Boyert & Core Pasture Sale, Pleasantville, Iowa.
September 21 – Ricketts Charolais Ranch Complete Dispersal Sale, 1 p.m., Wheeler Angus Sale Facility, Paris, Mo. Auctioneer: Chas Wheeler. Sale Manager: OutFront Cattle Service.
September 27-28 – NextGen Cattle Company Flint Hills Fall Classic Bull Sale, at the ranch Paxico, Kan. Auctioneer: Doak Lambert.
September 28 – Tulsa State Fair Open Charolais Show. Tulsa, Okla.
OCTOBER 2024
October 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for November 2024 Genetic Analysis.
October 1 – Ridder Farms Show Heifer Prospects & Genetics Online Sale, SCOnlineSales. Contact: Dereck or Dustin Ridder.
Octobr 3 - Bertsche Cattle 6th Annual Bred for Greatness Online Sale. CCI.Live. Contact: CK Sales & Marketing.
October 5 – Boyert & Core Online Heifer Sale. SCOnlineSales.
October 5 – Bradley Cattle & Hankins Farms Charolais & Red Angus Fall Colors Sale, 6 p.m., at Hankins Sale Facility, Republic, Mo. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Innovation AgMarketing LLC.
October 5 – Keystone International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show. Harrisburg, Pa.
October 5 – Southern Connection Sale, 1 p.m. Knoxville Livestock Market, Knoxville, Tenn. Sale Sponsor: South Carolina Charolais Association; Georgia-Florida Charolais Association. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.
October 6 – Keystone International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais Heifer Show. Harrisburg, Pa. October 12 – Cody Cattle Company Select Female Sale Volume II, Noon, at the ranch, Scandia, Kan. Contact: Cody Runft.
October 12 – Thomas Charolais, Inc., 23rd Annual Fall Bull Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Raymondville, Texas. Contact: Mitch Thomas or Tonnyre Thomas-Joe.
October 12 – Wild Indian Acres Fall Bull Sale, 1 p.m., Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, Mo. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
October 13 –Aces Wild Ranch, Southern Belles Fall Female Sale, noon, at the ranch, Millsap, Texas. Sale Manager: Innovatiion AgMarketing LLC.
October 16 – Northern International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais Show, Billings, Mont.
October 16 – Northern International Livestock Exposition Class A ROE Show and Open Percentage Show, Billings, Mont.
October 17 – WGB Cattle The Ladies In White Online Sale. SC Online Sales. Contact: Will Blankers.
October 18 – Meadows Creek Farm 14th Annual Arcadia Black & White Bull Sale, Arcadia Stockyards, Arcadia, Fla. Contact: Richard or Glenn Meadows.
October 18 – South Carolina State Fair Open Charolais Show. Columbia, S. C.
October 18 – State Fair of Texas Pan American Livestock Exposition Open Charolais Show. Dallas, Texas.
October 19 – Angell-Thomas Charolais Bull & Female Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the farm Paris, Mo. Contact: Russ or Sally Thomas.
October 19 – Bradley Cattle Bull Sale, at Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. Contact: Bruce Bradley.
October 19 – Fink Beef Genetics Fall Bull & Female Sale, at Fink Beef Genetics Sale Facility, Randolph, Kan. Contact: Galen or Lori Fink or Megan or Chad Larson. October 19 – Rogers Bar HR Fall Turn Out Bull Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the ranch, Collins, Miss. Contact: Doug Rogers.
October 21 – Hinshaw Show Cattle Online Sale. SCOnlineSales. Contact: Dan or Jacob Hinshaw. October 22 – BJR Summerford Annual Online Bull Sale. CKOnlineSales.com. Contact: Robert Summerford. October 24 – JMAR Genetics & Guests Quality Over Quantity Bull and Heifer Online Sale. DVauction.com. Contact: Jim Johnson.
October 25 – Virginia Tech 30th Annual Hokie Harvest Sale. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Contact: Dan Eversole.
October 25 – Royal Breeders Bull Classic, 8 a.m., American Royal Livestock Show, Hale Arena, Kansas City, Mo. Sale Sponsor: Missouri Charolais Breeders Association. Contact: Jeannine Doughty or David Hobbs.
October 25 – Royal Collection Charolais Sale, 1:30 p.m., American Royal Livestock Show Wagstaff Sale Center, Kansas City, Mo. Sale Sponsor: Missouri Charolais Breeders Association. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC.
October 26 – American Royal Livestock Show Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, 8 a.m., Kansas City, Mo.
October 26 – American Royal Livestock Show National ROE Show, Kansas City, Mo.
October 26 – L.G. Herndon Jr. Farms Best of the South 6th Annual Bull Sale at the farm, Lyons, Ga. Contact: L.G. Herndon Jr., Sky Herndon-Jones, Kevin Asbury or Floyd Wampler.
October 26 – Mead Farms Fall Production Sale, Noon. Mead Farms Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann; Wes Tiemann. Contact: Alan Mead or Scott Wall.
October 26 – Nipp Charolais & Friends Annual Fall Production Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Wilson, Okla. Contact: Curtiss, Justin or Travis Nipp.
October 27-28 – AICA Fall Board of Directors and Committee Meetings. KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, Mo. Contact: AICA
October 31 – ECP Cattle Show Heifer & Bull Online Sale. CKOnlineSales.com Contact: Ehtan Propp.
NOVEMBER 2024
November 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for December 2024 Genetic Analysis.
November 2 – Fox Hollow Farms Fall Production Sale, Volume IV, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Hulbert, Okla. Contact: Stephen Mellott.
November 2 – The Fall Bull Sale. Mid-State Stockyards, Letohatchee, Ala. Contact: Bobby Keahey. November 2 – Wright Charolais The Fall Event Female & Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Wright Charolais Sale Facility, Kearney, Mo. Auctioneer: Greg Goggins. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
November 9 – OK Charolais Bull Sale, 1 p.m., McAlester Union Stockyards, McAlester, Okla. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.
November 15 – Wienk Charolais Ranch Legends Of The Fall Bull Sale. Arcadia Stockyard, Arcadia, Fla. Contact: Jeff, Sterling, Stetson or Ty Eschenbaum.
November 15-16 – Cavender Ranches Fall Production Sale, at the ranch, Jacksonville, Texas.
November 16 – North American International Livestock Exposition Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show. Louisville, Ky.
November 18 – North American International Livestock Exposition National ROE Show. Louisville, Ky.
DECEMBER 2024
December 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for January 2025 Genetic Analysis. December 6 – Meadows Creek Farm 19th Annual It’s All Black & White Bull Sale, Mid States Stockyards, Letachatchee, Ala. Contact: Richard or Glenn Meadows.
December 6 – Schurrtop Ranch Charolais & Angus Bull Sale. Tri-State Livestock, McCook, Neb. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Contact: Marty or Ryan Schurr. December 7 – 33rd Annual Rancher’s Choice Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Nixon Livestock Commission Company, Nixon, Texas. Auctioneer: Greg Clifton. Sale Manager: Outfront Cattle Service.
December 18 – Bock Charolais Ranch Complete Dispersal, Dickinson, N.D. Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar. Sale Manager: CK Sales & Marketing.
JANUARY 2025
January 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for February 2025 Genetic Analysis.
January 5 – Cattlemen’s Congress Class A ROE Charolais Heifer & Bull Pen Show, 11 a.m., Oklahoma City, Okla.
January 6 – Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, 8 a.m., Oklahoma City, Okla.
January 6 – Cattlemen’s Congress Class A ROE Show & Open Percentage Heifer Show. Oklahoma City, Okla.
January 18 – National Western Stock Show National ROE Charolais Heifer & Bull Pen Show. Denver, Colo.
January 18 – 46th National Charolais Sale, 1:30 p.m., National Western Stock Show H. W. Hutchison Family Stockyards Event Center, Denver, Colo. Sale Sponsor: American-International Charolais Association. Sale Manager: CK Sales and Marketing.
January 19 –National Western Stock Show Junior Charolais and Percentage Heifer Show, 8 a.m. Denver, Colo.
January 20 –National Western Stock Show National ROE Show, 8 a.m. Denver, Colo.
January 31 – Charolais Association of Texas Cowtown Cattle Drive Sale. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, West Arena, Fort Worth, Texas. Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout. Sale Manager: JWC Marketing LLC.
FEBRUARY 2025
February 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for March 2025 Genetic Analysis.
February 1 – 56th National Charolais Show. Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, Texas.
February 4-6 – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CattleCon 2025. San Antonio, Texas.
February 12 – Broberg Charolais 8th Annual Bull Sale, at the farm, Tilden, Neb. Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar. CK Sales & Marketing.
February 17 – Rennert Ranch/Heart-J Char-Lay 9th Annual Performance on the Platte Charolais Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Darr Feedyard Bull Development Center, Cozad, Neb. Auctioneer: Matt Printz. Contact: Kristian Rennert.
February 21 – R Lazy B Ranch Annual Production Sale,1 p.m. Hub City Livestock, Aberdeen, S. D. Contact:
Robert Birklid.
February 22 – Cannon Charolais Ranch 12th Annual Bull Sale, 1 p. m., at the ranch, Newton, Iowa. Auctioneer: Cody Lowderman. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
February 22 – Rogers Bar HR Spring Turn Out Bull Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the ranch, Collins, Miss. Contact: Doug Rogers.
MARCH 2025
March 1 – Deadline for submitting performance information to AICA for April 2025 Genetic Analysis.
March 1 – Mead Farms Spring Performance Tested Bull Sale, Noon. Mead Farms Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann; Wes Tiemann. Contact: Alan Mead or Scott Wall.
March 8 – Wright Charolais 18th Annual Bull Sale, 3 p.m., Wright Charolais Sale Facility, Kearney, Mo. Auctioneer: Greg Goggins. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
March 14 – Bar S Ranch 35th Annual Production Sale, 12:30 p.m., at the ranch, Paradise, Kan. Contact: David ot Stephanie Dickerson.
March 15 – Wild Indian Acres Annual Spring Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Joplin Regional Stockyards, Joplin, Mo. Sale Manager: Hubert Cattle Sales.
March 15 – Bradley Cattle Spring Bull & Female Sale, 4 p.m., Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, Springfield, Mo. Contact: Bruce Bradley.
March 15 – Windy Hill Charolais 3rd Annual Open House, 1 p.m., at the farm, Cedar Hill, Mo. Contact: David or Annette Bonacker.
March 17 – Brent Charolais 8th Annual Online Bull Sale. CKOnlineSales.com. Contact: Matthew Brent.
March 22 – 8 Story Farms 7th Annual Production Sale, 1 p.m. Daviess County Livestock Market, Gallatin, Mo. Contact: Austin or Courtney Story.
March 22 – Thomas Charolais Inc. Spring Bull Sale, 1 p.m., at the ranch, Raymondville, Texas. Contact: Mitch Thomas or Tonnyre Thomas Joe.
March 22 – Zehnder Waage Partnership Annual Bull Sale. Waage Farms, Greenbush, Minn. Sale Manager: CK Sales and Marketing.
APRIL
2025
April 1 – AICA Herd Enrollment Deadline
April 5 – Peterson Farms Charolais 32nd Annual Top Pick Bull Sale, 1 p.m. Peterson Farms Sale Facility, Mtn. Grove, Mo. Sale Manager: Mitchell Management.
April 12 – Prairie Valley Farm Annual Bull Sale, Platte Livestock Auction, Platte, S. D. Auctioneer: Dustin Carter. Sale Manager: CK Sales & Marketing.
April 26 – Wienk Charolais Ranch 56th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Lake Preston, S.D. Contact: Jeff, Sterling, Stetson or Ty Eschenbaum.
MAY
2025
May 10 – Mead Farms Female & Bull Sale, NOON. Mead Farms Sale Headquarters, Versailles, Mo. Auctioneers: Jerry Lehmann; Wes Tiemann. Contact: Alan Mead or Scott Wall.
JUNE 2025
June 16-21 – AIJCA Junior National Shows & Leadership Conference. Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, Mo. Contact: Kaitlyn Chism, AICA.
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21 Ranch ......................................................... 78
46th National Sale .................................. 52, 53
4N Cattle Company ........................................ 12
8 Story Farms 73
5J Charolais 73
Aces Wild Ranch 8, 9
Agricola Knoll Farm ....................................... 79
Allison Charolais ............................................ 72
Arlitt Ranch ...................................................... 5
B & B Farms 62
Bar J Charolais 7, 78
Bar S Ranch 76
Beavers Charolais ......................................... 76
Bella Angel Farms ............................................ 5
Big Creek Charolais ....................................... 73
Bina Charolais ................................................ 77
Bill King Ranch 77
Boscamp’s Arrowhead Ranch 78
Bovilis Nagalgen 3-PMH 26, 27
Bovine Elite, LLC. ...........................................80
Bracewell Cattle Co. ...................................... 78
Bradley Cattle ........................................... 31, 73
BRCHE Cattle 25
Broken Box Ranch 75
Bullard Cattle 76
Cardinal Charolais ......................................... 75
Castleberry’s Hilltop C Charolais ................. 78
Cattle Visions ................................................. 28
Charolais Association of Texas 78
Charolais Banner 80
Christensen Charolais Ranch 65
CK Sales and Marketing .......................... 52,53
Clayford Ranch Charolais ............................. 78
Clifton, Greg ...................................................80
Cody Cattle Company ................................... 22
Condra Charolais Farms 62
Corman Charolais 73
Crews Farms 79
Crutcher, Matt ...............................................80
Curfman Farm................................................ 76
Danley Farm ................................................... 78
DeBruycker Charolais 51
Dennis Charolais Farm 79
DESCO Charolais Farm 16, 78
Domek Charolais ........................................... 77
Double R Dees .............................................. 79
Dybdal Charolais ..................................... 49, 77
Eaton Charolais ................................. Inside Front
ECP Cattle........................................................... 78
Effertz Key Ranch 78
Endsley’s Charolais Farm 76
Evans Charolais 5
Fancy Creek Charolais .................................. 76
Fink Beef Genetics ...................................10, 76
Fox Hollow Farms ................................14, 15, 78
Franz Ranch 77
INDEX AD
Full Circle Cattle Co. ........................................ 3 Gallagher ........................................................80
Garrett Charolais........................................... 62
Georgia-Florida Charlois Assn 59
Geyer Cattle Co 65
Grau Charolais Ranch 77
Gulf Coast Cattle ........................................... 75
Hale Farms ..................................................... 73
Hang’n A Cattle Co. .......................................
