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Cover Photo Taken By:
Jennifer Olson
Land O’Lakes, FL Junior APA Member
2011 - 2012 Committees Rules and Bylaws - Pam Shay-Bryant, Mary Ann Meredith Promotion - Jerry DeSmidt, Bob Kesler, Daniel Hunsberger Web - Lisa Wamsley, Kathy Dombrowski Youth - Harriet Thoms, Kim Paul Grievance - Pam Shay-Bryant, Donna Laney Finance - Diana Beckius, Todd Andreshak 2012 National Show - Jerry DeSmidt, Bob Kesler Performance - Clayton Haskell, Lisa Wamsley Import/Export - Clayton Haskell, Todd Andreshak Editorial - Cathy Reich, Nancy Hankins Anyone with an interest in serving on one of these committees please contact Lisa Wamsley at gertngauers@yahoo.Com
It’s the Pitts
In This Issue....
by Lee Pitts
The Green Stuff (Best Of) FEATURES : Meet Your Pinzgauer Board. . . . . . . . 10 APA Meeting Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Tune Into Fetal Programming . . . . . . 16 By Kindra Gordan ASk The Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 By Duane Mickelsen, DVM Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Featured Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Red Oak Ranch Buying guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Departments : pinzgauer OUTLOOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PINZGAUER PEOPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Have you herd?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 THE JUNIOR GAZETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 advertisers index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
I don’t know about where you live but where I hang my hay hooks the price of alfalfa hay is currently $300 a ton! When feeding the cows a person might as well be throwing out bales of dollar bills: they’re green, made of cellulose and would probably cost less. I used to laugh at horse people when I would go to the local feed store and they were buying single bales of alfalfa for seventeen dollars. No longer. The high price of alfalfa has caused all sorts of aberrant behavior amongst ranchers in the area. Stockmen are actually padlocking the door to the hay barn and there was one unbelievable rumor that a cattleman in the next county covered his hay stack with something called a “tarp” so the hay wouldn’t get wet and moldy. I have heard about this being done but I myself have never performed the task. Conversations with hay brokers have caused more people to swear than puberty. Recently, when a hay salesman quoted me the price for a truck and trailer load of hay I replied, “No you don’t understand. I don’t actually want to buy your Kenworth and trailer, I just want to buy the hay on them.” When the hay was delivered there was one bonded driver and two armed Pinkerton guards who accompanied it. After it was unloaded I swept off the bed of the trailers and put all the loose hay in plastic garbage bags. At $300 a ton I was going to get every last leaf I paid for. Naturally, the formula for figuring out how much to feed the cows has changed along with the higher cost of hay. My rule of thumb used to be one bale for ten cows fed every other day. One hundred cows would get ten bales with maybe an extra bale thrown in on holidays. Now the formula has changed. The new math is that when the cows start eating dirt, or are staring longingly at the hay stack for hours on end, it is time to parcel out a few flakes of hay... but only to the thinner cows. Alas, the new formula has increased my vet bill due to injuries caused by cows running over their own calves to get to the hay truck. The ridiculous price of hay has necessitated other changes as well. The wife no longer is allowed to drive the feed truck on the highway from the barn to far away pastures. Her fast driving caused too many leaves and stems to blow off the truck on to the road. I have calculated that it is cheaper to get a loitering ticket for driving five miles an hour on the freeway than it is to lose a smidgen of hay to the wind. Cows are not allowed to waste any hay either. We feed them on a rock pile now and they don’t get fed again until they have licked the rocks to a shine. Any calf caught peeing on the hay is ostracized by the rest of the herd and I sell them quickly at the local auction. With $300 a ton hay there’s nothing worse than a bed wetter. But other ranchers in the area have caught on. They know the calf must be a leaker and they refuse to bid because they don’t want an animal that pees on $300 a ton hay either. Of course the most difficult problem caused by the high price of hay is knowing how much to order in advance. Just the other day I think I saw a cloud overhead (it might have been a mirage) and there is the remote possibility that sometime in my lifetime it might rain again and we could get grass high enough for the cows to eat. So I have to be very careful and not order too much hay at $300 a ton. I’m desperately wishing for rain because I’m exhausted and I need my beauty sleep. I’ve been standing guard 24 hours around the clock over the four bales I have left in my stack. I can’t let my guard down for a moment. Even with high priced calves I’m not so much worried about cattle rustlers as I am neighbors in flat bed ranch trucks who could steal a significant portion of my net worth in the blink of an eye.
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President’s Message appy Spring to all! Hopefully this finds you with plenty of rain, Hgreen grass and newborn calves. The new year has gotten off to
a great start. Congrats to Mike Foshee for putting on a semen auction and for allowing the APA Scholarship Committee to put some semen in the s 2008 calve r fo ’ ‘U r e auction to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Thanks to Fantasy Acres, TA Use the lett alves c 9 0 0 2 r Pinzgauers, Circle P Pinzgauers, Peoples Choice Pinzgauers, Woodhaven, er ‘W’ fo Use the lett s ve al c Lazy W Farms, 3C Cattle Co., Wyoming Pinzgauer Ranch, High Point 0 1 0 er ‘x’ for 2 Ranch and an anonymous donor for their donations to our Pinzgauer youth. Use the lett s alve ’ for 20 1 1 c ‘y r e tt le Special thanks to Kesler Farms, Woodhaven, Troy and Jessica Jansen, Twin e Use th calves 2 1 0 2 r fo Springs Pinzgauers, Buttercup Beef, Belvedere Beef and Red Hill Dairy er ‘z’ Use the lett le b ila a v a for purchasing semen in the auction. A total of $2170 was raised and all of re a forms Registration it went to the Midwest Juniors and the APA Scholarship Fund. Mike put a website: A P A e th lot of time into this worthwhile project and it is greatly appreciated by all. n o rg .o rs e u a g He summed it up best when he said “if there is one young person breeding www.pinz Pinzgauers a decade from now because of what we are doing that is a any A.I. re fo be d pe ty monumental achievement” and “benefits of the auction are not only genetic A N ls must be D A N D Remember: A.I. Bul be advancement for your herd but also allowing another young person to be mbryo calves must E d. re te s gi re be involved in American agriculture.” calves can n be registered. ca ey th re Now down to business, HAVE YOU DNA TESTED YOUR HERD fo be d type SIRE YET? How can we successfully promote the breed when the data we have is over 10 years old? We have even given you an incentive. We will be awarding a cold air intake that will improve your gas mileage and keep your engine running cooler to one ranch that has submitted their DNA results to me at gertngauers@yahoo.com. It’s for the vehicle of your choice, gas or diesel! The drawing will be May 1, 2012. The cost is minimal the time is minimal and the results will be HUGE! So, what are you waiting for? Do it now and make sure I get a copy of your report. Our financial position is still shaky at best so register those calves and pay your membership dues now. Also, see that Karen has all of your current contact information including e-mail so that we can keep you informed. E-mail is a great way for us to send updates. All advertisers on the 2012 Semen List have been updated and contacted personally to insure that what’s listed is available for purchase. Remember an organization is only as strong as its membership. The board works hard to resolve issues and move the association forward. Feel free to contact any of us if we can help you in any way. Hope to see many of you at the National Show. Til then
Lisa
Treasurer’s Report (Feb 2012)
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he APA had a profit of over $400 for the month of December, but ended the year with a loss of over $6000. The increase in membership fees should help 2012 end at budget. 2011 registrations were down 22.3% & transfers were down 33.3%. Please remember to register and transfer cattle in a timely fashion. We have additional categories now with the addition of the American Fullblood so let’s use that as one point to get the association back in a positive financial status. Thanks for your continued support and promotion of the Pinzgauer breed.
Diana
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Pinzgauer People Pinzguaer Calendars
Pleasant River Farm& Mountain View Farm
Get your 2012 - 12 month Pinzgauer wall calendar. It will contain photos from the 2011 National Show as well as other Pinzgauer scenes. All proceeds to benefit the American Pinzgauer Association promotional fund.
Home of Two National Premiere Sires! 2011 – Diamond TG Grand Slam GD 2005 – HPR Knight’s Logan
Visitors Always Welcome • Semen Available • Cattle Always for Sale
Pleasant River Farm Clayton & Kathy Haskell 9 Harriet Ave Windham, ME 04062 207-892-5396 prfpinz@myfairpoint.net
Go to www.junipercreative.net and click on the Pingauer Calendar link or go directly to https://www.collages.net/ConsumerSite/ GuestLogin.aspx?eventcode=720400 to order your calendar today! Or call Missy Hall (207) 446-7373 for more information.
Mountain View Farm
Terry & Harriet Thoms 681 Maple Ridge Rd Harrison, ME 04040 207-583-4293 thoms.mtviewfarm@gmail.com
WOODHAVEN
Have you seen the new and Sma Website??? Herd With Big Results improvedAAPA Check it out today! !
Jerry De Smidt • Jake Hendzel N912 Hill Road Pulaski, WI 54162 Home: 920•833•9772 Cell: 920•321•6707 jwoodhaven@aol.com www.woodhavenpoultry.com
Registered Fublood Pinzgauer Ca le Exhibition Poultry
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HaveRegyou ? ional News I
t is cold, snowy and icy here in the Midwest, but we are heating things up already with numerous board & committee meetings in preparation for the 2012 Nationals to be held in Wisconsin in conjunction with World Beef Midwest Expo in September. We also had a lovely holiday get Region together in Portage, Wisconsin, at the Comfort Suites, complete with great food, great company and hot tubs! We have also been having great fun with the Silent Semen Auction to benefit the Juniors. We had three farms represent Pinzgauers at the Badger Kickoff Classic in West Allis, Wisconsin, in December, first time it did not snow during that show in years....but it rained non-stop! Gotta love the Midwest!
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Southwest Region
e have been seeing a good bit of rain since December in most of Texas, still a little dry in other parts of our region, but getting better as time goes by. Thank you to all that have helped our region in offerings of hay and pastures, it has made a big difference.
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his winter has been one of the mildest and snow-less winters in recent years. In January the Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs held their 100th anniversary meeting. The Fair Association has been in existence for 100 years! At the meeting, Fryeburg Fair Northeast again thanked the Pinzgauer Association for a wonderful Region well organized and well attended National Show. They have posted pictures of the show on their website www. fryeburgfair.org Check them out!
Mystic Ridge Pinzgauers Amber Bryant Terry Hauge
98 Butler Mill Rd., Elma, WA 98541 (360) 482-3892 mrpinzgauers@centurytel.net
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If you have any Regional News, Pinzgauer News, or Pinzgauer Pictures you would like to share, please e-mail them to
pinzgauer@edje.com
Circle S Stock Farms Circle S Challenger Smooth Polled Austrian Fullblood Spring Semen Sale: $20/Straw
Endeavor, WI
608-587-2737 or 608-587-2234
www.circlesstockfarms.homestead.com
P i nP z inzgauer g a u e r PPeeople o p l e 2012 National Show The Pinzgauer National show will be at the World Beef Expo next year. See ad for more info!
APA Dues
Membership dues are now due. Please make sure your address, phone number, and email are listed and correct.
www.pinzgauers.org To refresh the website and get the latest Pinzgauer news, press the F5 button on your key board.
Pinzgauer Forum Send in your comments about the future of the breed and suggestions you may have to make the market for Pinzgauer Cattle better.
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New APA Members Zinniker Farm, Inc N7399 Bower Rd Elkhorn, WI 53121
Jason Staats 5418 Jarmen Rd Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Chris Cunningham 3332 S County Rd J Janesville WI 53546
Brock Danneker 32 Mill Rd S Willamsport, PA 17702
New Junior APA Members Zachary Vacek 16438 CR 210 East Bernard, TX 77435 Brent Vacek 16438 CR 210 East Bernard, TX 77435
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P P P iinzgauer n z g a u e r P e oeople p l e Meet your Pinzgauer Board... Diana Beckius - Board Member Diana Beckius was raised on a Horse and Beef Farm in Wisconsin. Circle S Stock Farms currently consists of approximately 400 acres in Endeavor & Portage Wisconsin which is owned and operated by Diana’s parents, Jerome & Theresa Slepicka. It currently runs 60 head of beef cattle consisting of Pinzgauers, Murray Grey & Chianina Cattle and 26 head of horses consisting of Paints, Quarter Horses & Norwegian Fjords. Diana resides on the beef portion of the farm with her pride and joy, eight year old daughter, Kylee, who will begin her Junior Pinzgauer Show Career this year.
2012 Midwest Semen Auction & APA Scholarship Semen Auction The 2012 year started out very well for the Midwest with a semen auction. Mike Foshee ran the event and did lots of work to get all the semen donated. He also had pedigrees for the animals that were on the auction which helped out a great deal. Mike also took the e-mails with all the bids and kept all that straight. Along with the Midwest semen, we also sold the Semen that was donated to the APA Scholarship fund in 2010. Mike did a great job with organizing this event and all went well. The Scholarship fund semen sold for a total of $700 and the Midwest Semen sold for a total of $1320. Thank you to all who donated the semen (Fantasy Acres, TA Pinzgauers, 3C Cattle Co., Wyoming Pinzgauer Ranch, Peoples Choice Pinzgauers, Woodhaven, Lazy W Farms, Circle P Pinzgauers, and an anonymous donor) and all who bid on the semen, without you guys we would not have had a successful auction. Woodhaven: Valen Time / FF Honky Tonk / FF Equalizer Kesler Farms: HPR KO Klass / Liars Image / DSP Mighty Oak Troy and Jessica Jansen: HPR GF Bold Venture Twin Springs: HPR KO Klass Buttercup Beef: Aristocrat / Liars Image / 4H Bar C.T. Pride / Knockout Pauly Strusz-Belvidere Beef: HPR Knockout Knight / Sir AJPR Olie / Sir AJPR “O” Mega Red-Hill Dairy: PBL Jack Attack / KMF Alex / Quittin Time If you see Mike please thank him for all the hard work and dedication that he has put into the Semen auction.
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Pinzgauer People Pinzgauer People The Midwest Winter Get Together The Winter Get Together that was held on January 28, 2012 at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Portage, WI.
The 2012 Winter Get Together was a great success this year. We had a pot luck lunch and great fellowship. Diana Beckius was kind enough to set up the event and also let people know what to bring. There were lots of junior members in attendance. They enjoyed the pool and hot tub along with some of the adults.
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American Pinzgauer Association Teleconference Board Meeting
Dec 10, 2011
Members Present –Pam Shay-Bryant, Clayton Haskell, Lisa Wamsley, Mary-Ann Meredith, Jerry DeSmit, Bob Kesler, Diana Beckius, Daniel Hunsberger and Harriet Thoms. Absent – Donna Laney, Nancy Hankins, Kim Paul Meeting called to order at 11:00 EST Secretary’s report – one correction Todd’s name was on the members present listing twice, motion made by Diana to accept secretary’s report, seconded by Dan Treasurer Report - Diana has not yet received any treasurer information from Ken Harwell yet. Diana will need to write a treasurer report for the next journal. We need to think of new ways to earn revenue for the association, as we are currently operating at a $5000 loss. Calendars on the web site are for sale with proceeds going to the promotion budget. Breed Field Rep – Ken Paul currently serving, Lisa has received some complaints that he is unreachable. Can we have two people do this? Or just contact a board member? Ask Ken is he still wants to do this and if he would be willing to let someone else help him with it. Committee Reports Youth Scholarship –two candidates were chosen: Cara Krause, and Derrick Wamsley. The national show helped raise over $1000 towards the scholarship. Editorial Board – Cathy still has not received the editorial content to read over, and there were spelling errors in the journal this time. Since we pay EDJE to do the journal they should be looking at the spelling a little more closely. Can we have more written articles in the journal from colleges and veterinarians. Topics to in include management, health, reproduction, and any other beef related topic. If there is an article out there that you want in the journal just ask for a reprint. Grievance – all is well Import/Export – no activity to report National Show – to be held at World Beef Expo September 20-23 2012. Performance – no information has been shared as of today Rules – a new updated version has been published Open & Jr show rules – Having a steer class at the National show to help promote Pinzgauer beef steers, would serve as an extra class. Web site – things get updated very quickly, Midwest to be having a semen sale on the web site starting Jan 1 2012 12 The Pinzgauer Journal - March 2012
Promotion – no one has contacted Jerry, to put an ad in the New Mexico & Arizona Cattlemen’s publication it is $300 for a full page ad. The Midwest beef cattleman’s is $941 for a full page ad. Who are we marketing towards? What type of cattleman are we looking to impress? Try to get the most bang for our buck. Youth – asking any youth to turn pictures and stories into the web site to help encourage more participation Old Business American Fullblood – all forms have been updated and sent to the web site. 2011 National show – hope all had a good time; the fair was very impressed with the participation from our breed and would love to have us back. 50+ people watched the show on the internet. A calendar from the show is for sale and the proceeds from this will be going into the promotional budget. People from all over the us attended the fair and liked the Pinzgauer cattle that they saw. New Business DNA testing – we need people to test their animals to help promote the breed; every other breed is currently doing this. Need a list of bulls that have been DNA tested for parentage, so we know which bulls are done and which bulls need to be done. If you are going to advertise your bulls semen for sale in the semen and embryo buying guide then it must actually be for sale. Feature Farm – Kim and Donna are working on this. The first feature farm will be Red Oak Ranch a write up will be in the next journal. New Committees – if you want to serve on a committee then sign your self up. Please check the web site to make sure all your contact information is correct; if not have them fix it. Meet your board members – 8 members turned information in for this journal, if you haven’t done this please do. Letters to new members – any person joining after Oct 1 has the next year’s membership paid for them Should we have more information on our web site? Need to see how many hits and repeat hits we are getting. Next meeting May 5th at 11 EST Adjourned at 12:07 Bob and Diana
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The Junior Gazette
ello everyone, On December 3rd and 4th the Badger KickOff Classic was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This year we had very nice weather for the show making it easier for us and the cattle. Congratulations to everyone who went and showed. Great job to Gloria Kesler, Lauren Hacker, and Kylee Beckius. They were the only Midwest Pinzgauer Juniors at the Badger Kick-off Classic this year. We have a new junior member for the start of a new show year. Kylee Beckius is great with cattle and has been influenced by her wonderful mother, Diana. Although she is just officially becoming a junior member, she has been showing by her mother’s side since she was first introduced to cattle. Like Kylee, I would love to introduce cattle to more juniors and get them active. On January 28th the Midwest Pinzgauer Association had a holiday party at the Comfort Inn in Portage Wisconsin. There was a meeting in the morning that lasted until noon. We had a potluck (thank you to everyone who brought food). It was delicious. After everyone had finished eating the juniors had a brief meeting about t-shirt colors. Finally the time came to go swimming. Everyone had a blast in the pool. In the afternoon, there was a silent auction held. There were many assortments of different prizes, and there were several names called. Over all everyone had an excellent time catching up and playing in the pool. I would like to give special thanks to Dianna Beckius for getting everything set up for the party.
On February 10th and 11th the Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Conference was held at the Wintergreen Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. The Midwest loves catching up at the conference. You can either catch us at a seminar or in the pool. Congratulations to Bob Kesler for being honored as Cattleman of the year. Thank you to Mike Foshee for all the work he put into our semen auction this year. I’m sure the money will come to good use for the many events we have coming up. Not only do we earn money, but everyone loved to bid on the semen. Winter will soon be over and we will start to see all the baby calves running around in the sun. Spring is the perfect time to pick out some good animals. I would love to see another increase in juniors and their animals at the junior show. Get ready, June is just around the corner! Our junior show is held in Seymour, Wisconsin at the Outagamie County Fair grounds. There is always a fitting contest on Friday night with the open show to follow the next day. At last, on Sunday the juniors get their time to shine. Hope to see you there!
Stephanie Page Midwest Junior Reporter
Calling all Junior Pinzgauer Members!! Please send any pictures you have to the
pinzgauer@edje.com
We would like to use them for the Junior section of the new Pinzaguer Website and in the Pinzgauer Journal! The Pinzgauer Journal - March 2012
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Midwest Juniors Recap of 2011
Lazy W Farms Registered Pinzgauer and Santa Gertrudis Need some old blood in your bloodline?
Check out our spring crop of offspring!!
Hawk
Purebred and Fullblood Pinzgauers and Santa Gertrudis For Sale Ken, Lisa, Jeremy, and Derek Wamsley Madisonville, TX 77864 • 936-443-9205 • gertngauers@yahoo.com
Duncan
Pinzgauer Farm
7201 Dover Lane Fort Worth, Texas 76118
Georgia Duncan (817) 589-0498 • georgia2@swbell.net
scholarships The APA has awarded its first scholarships to Cora Krause and Derek Wamsley. Read on to find out more about the deserving winners! Hi, my name is Cora Krause. I am 18 years old from Plum City, Wisconsin. I am a freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh studying criminal justice. My family has raised Pinzgauers for the past nine years. I started my own herd eight years ago. I have been active in 4-H, FFA and the Midwest Pinzgauer Jr. Association with showing my cattle. I hope to be able to continue showing Pinzgauer cattle as I have really enjoyed meeting other Pinzgauer breeders and it is neat to see other cattle and compare them to yours. I was also the Midwest Pinzgauer Association Queen and the Beef Queen for our FFA chapter so I was able to go to different events and promote the Pinzgauer breed, answer questions and learn from others. I hope to be able to build up my herd of Pinzgauer animals and continue to improve their genetics and also explore crossbreeding some of my herd to other breeds in the future.
Cora Krause
My name is Derek Wamsley and I am 25 years old. I am a senior at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas majoring in Business. I bought my first Pinzgauer 12 years ago and won over 23 buckles and showmanship competitions with that female. When I first got into the breed, I hung around Craig Hooks, Johnny McNutt and Dennis Bryant ultimately buying more females from each of them. Over the years I increased my herd to almost 30 but due to recent drought conditions in Texas I’ve had to sell about half of them. I still have that first heifer and most of those first females. Another breeder in Texas gave me some Hawk semen and I bred the herd sire we still use today. As a junior member I was an officer in both the SEPA and SWPA junior associations for several years. I was also President of the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Association. Having both breeds I travelled from coast to coast showing and promoting Pinzgauer and Santa Gertrudis cattle. I have had a lot of fun with my cows, met some great people, and made some lifetime friends. I will always have Pinzgauers. I really like studying the genetics and am constantly working to improve my herd. I still enjoy showing, but am really concentrating on graduating right now. I currently co-own Wamsley Performance, a diesel performance and repair business with my brother Jeremy. Red cows and black smoke, it doesn’t get any better than that.
Derek Wamsley
Tune into Fetal Programming
By: Kindra Gordon
COPIED WITH PERMISSION OF THE SOUTHERN LIVESTOCK STANDARD published: OCTOBER 28TH 2011 We’ve all heard the phrase “You are what you eat” – but research in the human health and bovine world is increasingly indicating that what mama eats has a great influence not only on her, but her progeny as well. This area of research is called fetal programming – which refers to maternal events during the development of the fetus. Fetal programming has its roots in human health studies, where the inaugural study documented that offspring born to undernourished women in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II delivered apparently normal, healthy babies. But later on in adulthood, these children developed hypertension, diabetes and other diseases at much higher rates than the remainder of the population. Researchers have continued to document that children who had inadequate nutrition as a fetus developed lifetime health problems, and that an increased risk for these health conditions is passed on to future generations. Based on those findings, for the past decade animal scientists have been ramping up their fetal programming research efforts to discover how maternal insults to the cow during gestation impact offspring later in life. They are learning these impacts can be due to hormonal and environmental stresses as well as nutrition – and they can affect future calf health, growth and carcass performance, and reproduction. Each Trimester Important Lee Dickerson, with Land O’Lakes Purina, explains that researchers are learning that environmental factors like inadequate fetal nutrition can cause an organism’s genes to express themselves differently – negatively – even though the genes themselves don’t change. In research terms, this is called epigenetics. And Dickerson says, “These changes last permanently through the life of the animal and can be passed on to future generations.” Thus, animal scientists are beginning to suggest cow-calf producers should strive to ensure that cows are receiving consistent nutrition in early, mid- and late gestation. “Each trimester appears to be critical,” says Dickerson. Traditionally, industry has tended to focus on cow nutrition during the last trimester, when over 75% of fetal growth occurs; but Dickerson points out that the first two-thirds of pregnancy is when the placenta develops, organs differentiate and grow and muscle cell growth and proliferation occurs. To further make his point about the importance of cow 16 The Pinzgauer Journal - March 2012
nutrition during pregnancy, Dickerson says, “All the muscle cells that calf will ever have develop as a fetus – not after the calf is born.” Research by Kim Vonnahme, a beef cattle reproductive physiologist, is shedding even more light on the important role of fetal programming. From her research, Vonnahme reports that while maternal nutrient delivery during pregnancy has been shown to program the growth and development of the fetus, both during pregnancy and later into adult life, it appears that maternal nutrition also programs the development of the placenta. She adds that not only is neonatal health compromised, but subsequent health may be programmed, as offspring from undernourished dams have been shown to exhibit poor growth and productivity, and also to develop significant diseases later in life. Vonnahme emphasizes that researchers are learning that it is during the early phase of fetal development that maximal placental growth, differentiation and vascularization occurs, as well as fetal organogenesis (development of internal organs), all of which are critical events for normal fetal development. University of Nebraska beef reproductive physiologist Rick Funston has also reported convincing fetal programming results. Data was collected on three consecutive calf crops that grazed winter range and received supplementation prior to calving season. That was compared to data from calves born to cows that grazed winter range but received no supplement. The researchers also looked at data from cows wintered on cornstalks with and without supplementation. The findings suggested that adding no supplemental protein can result in a higher incidence of sickness among calves and lower weaning weights. The calves are likely to have lighter finished weights too, and less potential for achieving a Choice quality grade or better. Funston’s research also shows how cow nutrition during gestation can affect heifer replacements’ fertility. Supplemented cows produced daughters that exhibited higher pregnancy rates and delivered their first calves earlier in the calving season. In a nutshell, Dickerson puts it this way for cattlemen, “The gestational nutrition of your herd this year imprints the lifetime genetic potential and performance of subsequent generations.” So, remember your cows – and their calves – truly are what they eat. Fetal programming re-search as it applies to beef cattle is being carried out by private industry and at land-grant universities a-cross the county.
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Ask The Doctor
By: Duane Mickelsen, DVM
Q1. The most asked question over the years, is still being asked: My heifer, or cow, got mated to the wrong bull. How can I get rid of this unwanted pregnancy? A. Wait for 10-14 days and give her an injection of prostaglandin, either Lutalyse or Estrumate and she will come back into heat in 2-5 days so be sure she does not get mated to the wrong one again. Q2. How important is tuberculosis in cattle and should I be concerned about it? A. A few years ago TB was almost eradicated from the US, however, now it has become a disease which is again on the rise. Personally, I feel that the increase in this disease is due to the fact that there was an increase in import of Mexican cattle across the border. At any rate TB has been detected in cattle in several states in America and now testing has become necessary before entry into some states. The disease is caused by a mycobacterium called tubercle bacillus, or Mycobacterium bovis. The organism can also infect deer, and occasionally humans. It primarily affects the respiratory system but it may take several years before signs become evident. Cattle usually remain in good condition even after the bacteria becomes established in the lungs and attacks the lymph nodes around the lungs. Since the disease advances very slowly it is sometimes hard to recognize infected cattle, hence the caudal fold of the tail is used for an intra-dermal injection to detect a reaction after 72 hours. If the animal is found to be infected it is sent to slaughter rather than treated because the US is trying to eradicate the disease and it is very difficult and expensive to treat. Q3. We have a few cows on a small acreage and every year we end up with mature plants and the cows won’t eat the grass and want to be supplemented. How would you suggest that we can make the pasture last longer? A. Cattle prefer new tender re-growth and avoid old, mature plants. Rotational grazing works better. If possible, you need to divide the pastures with an electric fence and put more cattle on the pasture for a shorter period of time. The cattle will keep the grass eaten down and also keep the weeds eaten down as well. Also since they will be on the pasture for shorter periods of time they are less likely to ingest parasite eggs, and larva, and so they are less likely to become infected with them. Where cattlemen have used rotational grazing they have increased the time that cattle are able to graze pastures. If you can’t sub-divide the acreage, then I would suggest mowing the grass, bale it for hay, and then the cattle will eat the new grass that comes up if you can irrigate it, or if conditions are right that it will grow a new crop again. 18 The Pinzgauer Journal - March 2012
Q4. Have you heard of Temple Grandin, and what do you think about her? A. I admire her very much, but I will admit, until I saw the movie about her life, I wasn’t so sure. Temple Grandin is an expert in animal behavior and mainly because she is autistic. She has learned to use her disorder as a tool to more clearly communicate, and understand, animals and their needs. Her life was the focus of the 2010 HBO film, “Temple Grandin” which is excellent viewing. Dr. Grandin is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She is a best selling author of several books on understanding animals and has spent most of her career developing methods to improve livestock handling equipment (see figure 1) and slaughter house facilities. She focuses more on what frightens cattle and by removing these obstacles, animals are more likely to move without the use of excess force, thus saving more money with less stress to the animals and animal handlers.
Figure 1 Q5. I have a cow who has big teats following calving and the calf has trouble nursing. Is this hereditary? A. Yes it is. I had a problem with this in my herd and it would often be one of my favorite cows (temperament wise) but you eventually have to cull them because they will spread it to their offspring as well as the calf having trouble nursing these teats. Figure 2 shows a cow that had this problem every year and I finally culled her at the age of five. Figure 3 is an udder from a good Pinzgauer cow who is seven years old and able to raise a good calf every year. According to the APA’s standard breed characteristics the ideal udder should show ample capacity, with high attachment, extending forward and upward in the rear. It should have four teats moderate in size and placed proportionately under the udder. Pendulous udders, fleshy udders with large or uneven teats should be discriminated against.
Figure 2
Q7. How effective are the insecticide ear tags for preventing flies in cattle? A. They are good for a few years, however, both flies and other parasites, eventually become resistant to both insecticides and de-wormers. The resistance can be minimized, or delayed, by not using the same chemical every year. Constant use of chemicals may actually kill or hinder any beneficial insects or organisms that play a role in killing flies or breaking down manure and hindering fly and worm life cycles. The chemicals also threaten to promote increased numbers of cattle with little resistance to parasites. Face lies are the biggest problem because they feed 20 to 30 times a day on blood and during peak times the animals may have thousands feeding on them – so insecticide tags in both ears would be good for them, and switch insecticides every year. The flies tend to hang on the underside of the belly during the heat of the day and lay their eggs in the manure. Mineral blocks with insecticide in it tend to block the fly larva but can also be costly. However, when you know that the flies can bite one animal 60,000 times/day, you need to do something or the cattle will never gain any weight. So for that reason alone I would recommend the use of fly tags and de-wormers but switch brands every year to avoid resistance. Dust bags and back rubbers may be effective also if placed in the proper places so they are forced to use them. Q8. What is Elso heel? Does it occur in Pinzgauers? A. Elso heel is inherited spastic paresis of cattle. It has been seen in nearly every breed of cattle, including Pinzgauers. The calf is born with a very muscular body type with excessive straightness of the hock. If one leg is affected it will it is usually thrust out behind while the calf is walking (fig. 4) and advanced with a restricted, swinging motion often without touching the ground. They will usually lose weight the older they get because of problems getting around, so I would recommend you grain them and butcher them while young (usually around one year of age, if your lucky. They make good hamburger from 8+ months.
Q6. I am confused on whether I should feed alfalfa or grass hay to my cattle. A. This depends a lot on price, availability and what age cattle you are talking about. Alfalfa hay is good for calves or young cattle. Lactating cows do better on alfalfa and grass combination. Older cows that are in good condition may be able to get along well on grass hay if they are not going to calve for a few weeks or months. Older cattle do not need much alfalfa if they are not lactating because they do not need that much protein. Fourteen to 16% protein is high enough and most grass hay is about 8% protein. A mix of grass and alfalfa is safer because it prevents bloat, diarrhea and other digestive problems that can occur with alfalfa hay. First-cutting alfalfa is safer than second or third cutting. On alfalfa pastures feed a bloat block preventative to keep from losing cattle and make sure they have had 7, or 8 way Clostridial vaccine. Don’t feed dairy quality alfalfa as it is much richer than they need and more costly as well. Second or third cutting alfalfa is a good supplement when cattle are on poor quality grass pasture and need more energy. I would prefer alfalfa hay to liquid, or solid, protein supplements as they are a more costly way to provide protein, energy, Vitamins A, D, and E as well as calcium and phosphorus.
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Ask The Doctor
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Q9. We have several calves, ages 1-3 months, that eat dirt even though we feed them hay and grain. What causes this, and how can we correct the problem? A. There are various opinions about calves eating dirt. Some feel they are lacking minerals, but mineral supplementation doesn’t always correct the problem. Others feel they eat dirt out of boredom. Whatever the cause – boredom, or a mineral deficiency, the danger is that the dirt, rocks, and other debris can cause damage to the gut and result in ulceration of the lining. If the calf shows abdominal pain and a little blood in the stool then you should give an anti-acid like Carmilax (magnesium oxide) a form of pepto-bismol for cattle along with some antibiotic like penicillin. However, the best preventative is green grass. Calves born to cows on dry lot tend to eat more dirt than those born on pasture. Q10. What is the ideal breeding weight and condition score for firstcalf heifers? A. The weight of first-calf heifers should be approximately 85 to 90 percent of their expected mature weight (i.e. 850-1050 pounds for most breeds). Body condition at calving is the single most important factor controlling when a beef heifer will cycle after calving. Pre-calving body condition score (BCS) correlates with several factors, such as post-partum interval, services per conception, calving interval, milk production, weaning weight, calving difficulty and calf survival. Heifers should have a BCS of 5-6 at calving through breeding to assure optimal reproductive performance. Animals with excess BCS (7+ such as some show heifers) have lower reproductive performance and more calving difficulty than animals with moderate BCS (5-6). BCS is generally a reflection of nutritional management. However, disease and parasitism can contribute to lower BCS even if apparent nutrient requirements are met. A sound herd health program is an essential part of any reproductive management system.
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Featured Farm
Red Oak Ranch By: Kim and Melissa Paul
It is my pleasure to present this article on Dr. Dan Scott of Red Oak Ranch. Not only has Red Oak Ranch been chosen as the Featured Farm this month, but Dr. Scott was also the recipient of the 2011 Hall of Fame award. Melissa, Kenny and I were excited, as always, to make the trip to Murchison, Texas, as our very first Pinzgauer came from Red Oak Ranch and the memory of that day is still so ever present in our mind. Dr. Scott immediately swept his way into our hearts with that smile of his and those somewhat mischievous, twinkling eyes. One special memory of ours is when Melissa went to pay Dr. Scott for the heifer she was purchasing, he promptly handed her back the envelope with the cash in it and said, “Young lady, the proper way to do this is to count the money out!” Which she obediently did! Dr. Scott also proceeded to question Melissa about her plans for college (Missy was in the 9th grade then). After finding out that Texas A&M and becoming a veterinarian was part of her plan, he looked her directly in the eyes and said, “Melissa, you study hard, make good grades and stay focused”. Then with no hesitation at all he turned to her boyfriend and said, “That means she will have no time for you!” Which she obediently listened to as well I might add. Dr. Dan Scott was born and raised in Murchison, Texas. He lives on the land where his mother and father farmed and raised cattle. It is here that his parents raised six children with Dr. Scott being the second to the youngest child. The time period was the 1930’s…..right out of the depression. He tells how he would ride his horse Tarzan, who was part Tennessee Walker, across the farm to work cattle on weekends and then eating fried chicken on Sundays. He also remembers as a boy helping his dad treat the calves for screwworms and never losing a calf. He recalls helping his dad rope the calves and cannot remember a time that his father missed. Dr. Scott attended and graduated from Tyler High School. He remembers telling his father what his goal and dream was for his college education. He wanted and was determined to attend Texas A&M University, be the proudest member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 1952, member of the Corps of Cadets and graduate with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Of course, like most parents, his father had to 22 The Pinzgauer Journal - March 2012
question……… oh where, oh where will the money come from! Not letting this stop his plan, Dan learned about an Agriculture Opportunity Award Scholarship he could test for at A&M. He was awarded with a scholarship and that scholarship along with the selling of a cow each semester helped pay for six years of college. (All six children received a college education. One brother, Harold, was a bomber pilot in World War II and was killed in action.) Dr. Scott attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, for six years. And, should I mention, made the distinguished student list each semester. Dan completed two years of pre-veterinarian classes followed by four years of veterinary classes. Dr. Scott and one other class mate remained in the Corps of Cadets for the four full years allowed , two years pre-vet and first two years of veterinarian school. And, with all this on his plate, he still even managed to sneak off and do a little deer hunting or play handball. Upon graduating with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1954, Dr. Scott practiced at a vet clinic in Tyler, Texas. This is where he met the love of his life, Pat, a third grade teacher at Tyler Elementary. After six months of practicing in Tyler, Dr. Scott was sent to Victoria, Texas, and worked as a veterinarian in the US Air Force. After serving two years in the Air Force, Dr. Scott applied for medical school. In 1957 he was accepted to his school of choice, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. He told how he was required to take an American Literature class before he could start medical school
Lee, and daughter Sydney live there as well. Holly and her and how he would pick up Pat in Tyler and then drive to family are also well involved in raising, training and showing Kilgore to go to classes. cutting horses; they show across all of the Southwest. Pat and Dan and Pat were married in 1958 and have been married Dan have five grandchildren – four granddaughters and one for 54 years. They have three beautiful daughters, Debbie, grandson. And for some, like Dr. Pam and Holly…….also Scott, Texas A&M University known as Pat and Dan’s has remained a college of choice. “greatest blessings”! All three Debbie and Pam both graduated daughters were born while from TAMU and Debbie’s they lived in Dallas. Debbie daughter, Jordan, graduated as and Pam were born while Suma Cum Laude from TAMU Dan was in medical school. in 2009. Sydney, the youngest Despite the addition of his grandchild, is now in the 7th grade and Pat’s two bundles of joy, with her eyes and heart set on Dr. Scott still managed to attending A&M. Other college graduate from the University choices for grandchildren have of Texas Southwestern been Texas Christian University, Medical School in the top Pepperdine University in 5% of his class in 1961. Dr. Scott being presented with Hall of California and McGill University After graduating from UT Southwestern, the Scott family Fame Award (Kim Paul, Dr. Dan Scott, in Canada. Melissa Paul and Ken Paul) In closing, I asked Dr. Scott moved to Salt Lake City, UT, what his most memorable moment where Dr. Scott completed an was in raising and working Pinzgauer cattle. His response, internship. They then returned to Dallas, TX. He completed “Sitting in the house on top of the hill looking out the window a residency in OB/GYN and a fellowship in maternal fetal with Pat and seeing perfectly marked Pinzgauer calves running medicine at Parkland Hospital. He also taught as an assistant around in their “field of dreams”! ……. “Pat even lets them professor and then to full professor. He eventually accepted a position at Presbyterian Hospital as Department Head of OB/ graze in the yard!” Again, I cannot express how much we enjoyed visiting with GYN. Pat was a Neiman Marcus associate and a mentor to Dr. Scott and how honored we were to sit and listen to him as the girls, Debbie, Pam and Holly. he told his story. Many, many thanks to Dr. Scott for all that In 1972, at the State Fair of Texas, Dan saw his very first he has contributed toward the Pinzgauer breed …… the past, Pinzgauer. It was an imported bull on exhibit from Canada. present and future. Because of his hard work and diligence This was “love at first sight” for Dr. Scott. In 1973, he started to the breed, we have all benefited. A heartfelt, sincere thank using Pinzgauer semen on Charlais cows. These F1 crosses only fueled his desire to breed and raise this wonderful breed. you goes to Dan and Pat and their wonderful family. May you In the mid 1970’s, Dr. Scott bought half interest in a fullblood continue to enjoy your “Field of Dreams” for many, many years to come! Pinzgauer bull with Bud and Marie Hooper. The bull was a Fox son named Duke. Dr. Scott would rotate between Duke and another bull named Captain Raider. From that point on, Dr. Scott would have an average of 100 head of Pinzgauer cattle on his ranch. Over the years, Dr. Scott has owned, bred and raised many champions. In 1999, he bought a polled Austrian Fullblood bull named Haller War Dance from Chinook Cattle in Canada (this was the first polled fullblood bull in the United States). And, from Haller War Dance came the well known DSP Medicine Man and DSP Bando. Presently, Red Oak Ranch is now home to about 35 polled, fullblood Pinzgauer mama cows, 14 polled calves, 75 F1 and F2 Pinzgauer-Angus crosses and a few fullblood Angus cows. Over the years Dan has owned 13 different breeds of cattle. Asked what his favorite breed is and he responds, “There is no better mama cow than a Pinzgauer mama!” Today, Dan and Pat live on the land his parents once lived and farmed. Holly, their youngest daughter, her husband,
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3C Big Kahuna 5028321 FB - Horned, DOB: 10/3/03 Sire: Eikon Dam: FF Dream Two EPDS (Acc): Birth: 0.4 (.39), Wean: 6.7 (.14), Milk:-2.0 (.10), M&G:1.3, Yrlng: 10.0 (.10) Price per unit: $30/straw, $25 each for 10 straws per bull, $20 each for 20 straws per bull. Seller’s comments: 2005 National Reserve Grand Champion. Grand Champion 2005 SLE Montgomery, AL; Grand Champion 2004 Georgia National Fair, Perry, GA. Has the 1996 National Grand Champion Bull (Valen Time) on both sides of his pedigree. Very smooth shoulders, correct frame, long spine, wide top, clean sheath and a very gently disposition. Great calves with refined heads and dark color, high gainers, lots of muscle. Tested 2 stars for quality, 3 stars for tenderness, and 6 stars for feed efficiency. Contact Person: Ken Paul at Circle P Pinzgauers 512-446-4141 www.texascirclep.com AMVA Jim Dandy 5008648 FB - Horned, DOB: 2/21/90
Sire: HRPR Private Reserve EPDS (Acc): Birth: 2.5 (43), Wean: -8.2 (.26), Milk:1.9 (.14), M&G: -2.3, Yrlng: -14.2 (.18) Price per unit: $ 10/unit, minimum 10 units Seller’s comments: Jim throws exceptionally clean and smooth front ends with a minimum white, small heads, good butts. Contact Person: Ben Ames at Ames Mtn View Acres 360/291-0010 or 360/520-4341 benspinz@peoplepc.com
Circle S Challenger. Polled Fullblood. DOB: 9/2/10 Sire: CPP Orion (by True Grit) Very Muscular, Sound, Polled Fullblood. $28/Straw Circle S Stock Farms www.circlesstockfarms.homestead.com 608-587-2737 or 608-587-2234 bovineandequine@dishmail.net
CLC Yukon PFM 952 4910061 FB - Horned, DOB: 2/2/85 Sire: Gates EPDS (Acc): Birth: 2.7 (.55), Wean: 0.1 (.53), Milk: -1.3 (.21), M&G: -1.2, Yrlng: 1.0 (.27) Price per unit: $ 30/straw; $25 each/10 straws/sire; $20 each/20+ straws/sire Seller’s comments: Easy calving, long bodied, feminine progeny from this great sire. Exportable semen. Contact Person: Gary & Donna Smith at Diamond T Cattle 403/556-2290 diamondt@airenet.com CPP Shooter 5030706 FB – Horned, DOB: 9/25/06 Sire: Komet Supreme PEM 62, Dam: Karman Oak CW 31X EPDS (Acc): Price per unit: $30/straw, $25 each for 10 straws per bull, $20 each for 20 straws per bull. Seller’s Comments: Rare bloodlines that are an outcross to many Pinzgauer cattle in a bull that possesses great muscling, long spine, wide top, good feet and good structure. Progeny have excellent growth characteristics, wide tops, nice fronts, plenty of muscle and rib. Produces beautiful heifers. Very Gentle. Contact Person: Ken Paul at Circle P Pinzgauers, 512-446-4141, pinz@texascirclep.com, www.texascirclep.com. CPP The Rock 5028491 FB - Horned, DOB: 3/13/04
Sire: FF Honky Tonk Dam: DSP Miss Maggie Mae (Smooth Polled) EPDS (Acc): Not available from APA Price per unit: ($30/straw, $25 each for 10 straws per bull, $20 each for 20 straws per bull Seller’s comments: 2006 National Grand Champion, long neck, wide top, square frame, and tremendous volume. Has a very gentle disposition. Throws growthy, eye catching calves that are structurally correct with clean fronts and small heads. Sire of the 2007 National Grand Champion Female and Supreme Female CPP Pebbles. Tested two stars for tenderness and one star for marbling. Contact Person: Ken Paul at Circle P Pinzgauers 512-446-4141 www.texascirclep.com
Diamond T Foxy GDS 55Y FB - Horned, DOB: 2/10/89
Sire: Fox EPDS (Acc): Not available from APA Price per unit: $ 30/straw; $25 each/10 straws/sire; $20 each/20+ straws/sire Seller’s comments: Large framed, long, thick and very correct. Top performing bull out of 20 head in the 1989 Pinzgauer bull test; indexed 123 in 141 day test with A.D.G of 3.75 pounds. Contact Person: Gary & Donna Smith at Diamond T Cattle 403/556-2290 diamondt@airenet.com
Diamond T Gaines 5020025 FB - Horned, DOB: 3/10/92 Sire: Diamond T Gordie GDS118 EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.7 (.19), Wean: 9.2 (.14), Milk: -5 (.08), M&G: -0.4, Yrlng: 13.3 (.09) Price per unit: $ 30/straw; $25 each/10 straws/sire; $20 each/20+ straws/sire Seller’s comments: The 1997 Canadian Show Sire of the Year. Sire of many champions. Can be used on first calf heifers. Diamond T Gaines is a medium framed, thick muscled bull. His progeny possess the growthiness and thickness required for the industry today. Exportable semen. Contact Person: Gary & Donna Smith at Diamond T Cattle 403/556-2290 diamondt@airenet.com Diamond T Justin 5015314 FB - Horned, DOB: 1/11/92 Sire: Hawk PBL 8J EPDS (Acc): Birth: -1.4 (.23), Wean: -2.0 (15), Milk: 1.2 (13), M&G: 0.2, Yrlng: -1.5 (13) Price per unit: $ 10/unit, minimum 10 units Seller’s comments: This carcass bull’s calves show an exceptional rate of gain with quality. A steer won OSU Futurity with 5lb per day on feed. Contact Person: Ben Ames at Ames Mtn View Acres 360/291-0010 or 360/520-4341 benspinz@peoplepc.com FF Honky Tonk 5025710 FB – Horned, DOB: 2/2/00 Sire: EX Awesome Saber, Dam: HPR Klassy Kassi EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.2 (P+), Wean: -1 (P), Milk: -2 (P), M&G: -2, Yrlng: 0 (P) Price per unit: $30/straw, $25 each for 10 straws per bull, $20 each for 20 straws per bull. Seller’s Comments: National Reserve Grand Champion in 2001, moderate frame, correct structure, good muscle. Sire of the 2006 National Grand Champion bull CPP The Rock. Very gentle disposition. Progeny have nice birth weights, small heads, cleaner fronts, and a good amount of red color. Tested two stars for tenderness. Contact Person: Ken Paul at Circle P Pinzgauers, 512-446-4141, pinz@texascirclep.com, www.texascirclep.com. FF Knight Time 5021116 FB - Horned, DOB: 10/15/96 Sire: Valen Time EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.8 (.70), Wean: 10.4 (.23), Milk: -0.5 (.15), M&G: 4.7, Yrlng: 17.7 (.15) Price per unit: $ 25/unit Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: Easy calver, small calves, well marked, dark in color and growthy. Contact Person: Woodie Talbot at Hi Point Ranch 903/628-6209 Heartland Beau HLH 502F 1002865 PB 95% - Horned,
DOB: 1/6/96 Sire: Heartland Sambo EPDS (Acc): Not Available from APA Price per unit: $ 25/unit Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: Birthweight 88 lbs., born unassisted to a first calf heifer. Super thick and very clean fronted. Exportable to U.S. Contact Person: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 HLhixt@aol.com
Heartland Sambo HLH 1D 1002563 PB 95% - Horned
DOB: 1/16/94 Sire: Diamond T Klein EPDS (Acc): Not Available from APA Price per unit: $ 30/unit Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: 1998 Canadian Show Sire of the Year. Calving ease sire. Birthweight 78lb. Thick and structurally correct offspring. Contact Person: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/ 947-2043 HLhixt@aol.com
Diamond T Commando 5024402 FB - Horned, DOB: 2/20/97
Sire: Concorde EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.6 (.62), Wean: 7.5 (.09), Milk: -4.0 (.08), M&G:-0.3, Yrlng: 10.9(.07) Price per unit: $ 25/unit, Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: Moderate framed, long, thick and very correct. Produces great females, including the 2002 Reserve Grand Champion Female, Carmen. Sire of the 2004 National Champion Bull, Sir AJPR Commando’s Pride. Contact Person: Woodie Talbot at Hi Point Ranch 903/628-6209
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HPR Knight’s Logan 5026380 FB - Horned DOB: 11/10/00
Sire: FF Knight Time EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.6 (.35), Wean: 10.2 (.15), Milk: -0.3 (.11), M&G:4.8, Yrlng: 15.5 (.10) Price per unit: $ 30/unit Seller’s comments: Sire of 2011 National Champion Bull 2005 National Premier Sire. Long-bodied, thick muscled and dark red in color. Very docile. Calves are thick muscled and clean fronted. Easy calving bull. Two Star GeneSTAR tenderness tested. Contact Person: Clayton Haskell at Pleasant River Farm 207/892-5396 prfpinz@nlis.net
PPB Anne’s Mr. “T” 5030652 FB – Horned, DOB: 12-20-06 Sire: Tyro Canadian #3 EPDS: Birth: -.4 (P), Wean: -3 (P), Milk: -2 (P), Tot Mat: -4, Yrlng: -3 (P) Price per unit: $40./straw, no minimum Seller’s Comments: Sire is the famous Canadian Tyrol born in Austria in 1971. Tyrol was one of the Foundation Bulls first imported into Canada. He is known world-wide for his calving ease. Contact Person: Darryl or Janet Polzin, Polzin Pinzgauer Byre, 920-468-7915 e-mail polzinpinzgauers@sbcglobal.net or visit www.polzinpinzgauerbeef.com
Kadet WT 12P Reg. # 212410 Born: March 3, 1982 Sire: King WT 3L Dam: Blazer’s Joy SPB Bt. Wt.: 115 lbs. Trait: EPD(1998) Acc BW -0.1 .34 WW 1 .16 YW 1 .13 Milk -1 .12 M&G -1 Price per unit: $20 Description: Kadet is a horned fullblood. Phone: 406-453-0374 • 1-800-227-8774 web universalsemensales.com • email: unisemen@universalsemensales.com
PPB Commando’s Friendship 5029125 FB - Horned, DOB: 8/11/04
Klay Reg. # 05013990 Born: April 25, 1989
PPB Commando’s Competition 5032962 Austrian FB – Horned, DOB: 8-25-10 Sire: Diamond “T” Commando EPDS: Available from APA or Polzin Price per unit: $20./straw (5 straw minimum) Seller’s Comments: Dam is Woltan’s Jada out of HPR Knight’s Joyce. Offspring can be seen on our Web site. Contact Person: Darryl or Janet Polzin, Polzin Pinzgauer Byre, 920-468-7915 e-mail polzinpinzgauers@sbcglobal.net or visit www.polzinpinzgauerbeef.com
Sire: Kannon WT 10T Dam: Liberty TMT 908R Bt. Wt.: 82 lbs. Wn. Wt.: 658 lbs. Yrlg. Wt.: 1,200 lbs Mature Wt.: 2,200 lbs. Trait: EPD(1998) Acc BW 2.5 .61 WW 0 .38 YW 0 .18 Milk -2 .12 M&G -2 Price per unit: $20 Description: Klay is a smooth, well muscled bull with a lot of natural thickness. He is clean fronted with a small head and his calves are coming easily. Klay was Grand Champion at the 1990 and 1991 Calgary International Stock Show Pinzgauer Show and Grand Champion 1990 and Reserve Champion 1991 at the Edmonton Farm Fair. A son of the great Liberty cow, Klay is a plus for most breeding programs. Phone: 406-453-0374 • 1-800-227-8774 web universalsemensales.com • email: unisemen@universalsemensales.com
KMF Alex 5033054 Austrian Fullblood DOB 5//8/03 Lots of dark red, very little white. Good first time heifer bull $15/straw Lazy W Farms 936/443-9205 gertngauers@yahoo.com Knockout WT 12R 5001147 FB - Horned, DOB: 5/22/83 Sire: King WT 3L EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.0 (.75), Wean: 20.0 (.44), Milk: -3.4 (.28), M&G: 6.5, Yrlng: 28.2 (.26) Price per unit: $ 10/unit Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: Small to moderate size calves. Dark, flashy, growthy, good disposition. Contact Person: Woodie Talbot at Hi Point Ranch 903/628-6209 Kount WT 2L 0000204 FB - Horned, DOB: 8/12/79
Sire: Kanalta EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.0 (.84), Wean: 14.2 (.53), Milk:- 5.6 (.30), M&G: 1.5, Yrlng: 18.1 (.30) Price per unit: $ 5/unit Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: Small to moderate size calves. Dark, flashy, good legs and rear end. Excellent disposition. Contact Person: Woodie Talbot at Hi Point Ranch 903/628-6209
Magnum RTG 58J (CAN) PFM 1984 FB - Horned, DOB: 2/16/99 Sire: Winchester RTG PFM 1712 EPDS (Acc): Birth: -0.6 (.11), Wean: -1.4 (.05), Milk:-1.9 (.05), M&G: -2.5, Yrlng: -2.4 (.05) Price per unit: $ 30/straw; $25 each/10 straws/sire; $20 each/20+ straws/sire Seller’s comments: Easy calver, heifer-safe, white remover, moderate sized, highly refined daughters with perfect udders. Contact Person: Gary & Donna Smith at Diamond T Cattle 403/556-2290 diamondt@airenet.com Mr. Oak 172Y 5008617 FB - Horned DOB: 8/1/1989 Sire: Mr. Oak 172U EPD’s (Acc): Birth: 1.9(.79), Wean: 17(.33), Milk: -2(.16), M&G: 7, Yrling: 26(.17) Price per unit: $15/unit, minimum 10 units. Seller’s comments: Two time Grand National Champion. Produces outstanding show quality cattle. Contact Person: Rick or Donna Boyer (360) 482-5818 or boyerboys@centurytel.net
Sire: Diamond T Commando EPDS (Acc): Birth: 4.2 (.31), Wean: 6.0 (.08), Milk: -1.4 (.07), M&G: 1.6, Yrlng: 10.0 (.07) Price per unit: $ 20/unit minimum 5 units Seller’s comments: 2005 World Beef Expo Grand Champion. Great results on first calf heifers and cross-breeding. Sire of the 2007 National Reserve Champion and Sire of the 2008 World Beef Expo Champion Male and Female. Contact Person: Darryl or Janet Polzin, Polzin Pinzgauer Byre, 920-468-7915 e-mail polzinpinzgauers@sbcglobal.net or visit www.polzinpinzgauerbeef.com
PPB Freedom’s Flip 5031987 FB – Horned DOB 4-30-08 Sire: PPB AnnaMae’s Freedom EPDS: Available from APA Price per unit: $20./straw (5 straw minimum) Seller’s Comments: Flip is a Right Time grandson with Commando, Olie, Valentine, And Hi Cotton blood. He is tall & lengthy. Contact Person: Contact Person: Darryl or Janet Polzin, Polzin Pinzgauer Byre, 920-4687915 e-mail: polzinpinzgauers@sbcglobal.net or visit www.polzinpinzgauerbeef.com
PPB Freedom’s Flipper 5031988 FB – Horned. DOB 5-16-08 Sire: PPB Anna Mae’s Freedom EPDS: Available from APA Price per unit: $20./straw (5 straw minimum) Seller’s Comments: Flipper is the son of eye catching PPB Honky Tonk’s Paula. His scrotum circumference measured 43 cms.at 1 Year. Contact Person: Darryl or Janet Polzin, Polzin Pinzgauer Byre, 920-468-7915 e-mail: polzinpinzgauers@sbcglobal.net or visit www.polzinpinzgauerbeef.com
PPB Santos II Duce 5032620 Austrian FB – Horned, DOB: 9-5-09
Sire: Santos II SN 1P EPDS: Available from APA or Polzin Price per unit: $20./straw (5 straw minimum) Seller Comments: Awesome beef sire. Offspring are pictured on our web site Contact Person: Darryl or Janet Polzin, Polzin Pinzgauer Byre, 920-468-7915 e-mail polzinpinzgauers@sbcglobal.net or visit www.polzinpinzgauerbeef.com
PPB Wotan’s Tanner
5030875 FB-Horned DOB:04/23/07 Sire: Wotan Canadian #4 EPDS (Acc): Birth 1.0(P) Wean: 9(P) Milk:-1(P) M&G:4, Yrling 20(P) Price Per Unit: $20 Per Straw Seller’s Comments: Son of the Original Wotan. Tanner is thick muscled and dark red in color. Safe on first calf Heifers and outstnading weaning weights. Excellent Disposition. Contact:Contact Person: Darryl or Janet Polzin, Polzin Pinzgauer Byre, 920-468-7915 e-mail: polzinpinzgauers@sbcglobal.net or visit www.polzinpinzgauerbeef.com
PRF Big Bucks 5030061 FB - Horned, DOB: 1/13/06
Sire: Valen Time EPDS (Acc): Birth: 1.2 (P), Wean: 3 (P), Milk: -2 (P), M&G: -1, Yrlng: 5 (P) Price per unit: $ 25/unit Seller’s comments: Long bodied, thick muscled and dark red in color. Son of 2 National Champions, Valen Time and Heartland G-Listen. Contact Person: Clayton Haskell at Pleasant River Farm 207/892-5396 prfpinz@nlis.net
NOTE: The EPDs were provided by the American Pinzgauer Association. Please note that the comments on each listing have been provided by the sellers and The Pinzgauer Journal is unable to take responsibility for any claims.
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PRF Piper 5030060 PB 99% - Polled, DOB: 10/06/05 Sire: HPR Knight’s Logan EPDS (Acc): Birth: 0.4 (P), Wean: 4 (P), Milk: -2 (P), M&G: 0, Yrlng: 6 (P) Price per unit: $ 20/unit Seller’s comments: Polled. Moderate framed, thick and correct. Very docile. Son of the Diamond T ‘Paulette’ cow family. Contact Person: Clayton Haskell at Pleasant River Farm 207/892-5396 prfpinz@nlis.net PRF Sir Red 03M 5027274 PB 99% - Polled, DOB: 2/8/02 Sire: Magnum EPDS (Acc): Birth: -2.5 (.26), Wean: -3.2 (.05), Milk: -2.4 (.05), M&G: -4, Yrlng: -5.2 (.05) Price per unit: $ 15/unit Seller’s comments: Polled. Moderate framed. Son of the Diamond T ‘Paulette’ cow family. Contact Person: Clayton Haskell at Pleasant River Farm 207/892-5396 prfpinz@nlis.net Renegade 1000120 FB - Horned, DOB: 1/9/78
Sire: Red Raider EPDS (Acc): Birth: 2.1 (.73), Wean: 6.1 (.28), Milk: -2.9 (..22), M&G: 0.2, Yrlng:10.7 (.23) Price per unit: $ 10/unit Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: Length and thickness, medium red, well marked, excellent mother cows. Contact Person: Woodie Talbot at Hi Point Ranch 903/628-6209
Retlaw Jake Reg. # PFM 1000520
Sire: Kadet WT 12P Dam: Lazy Maple Jana RJL 1K Price per unit: $20 Description: Jake adds length, height and eye appeal. He was Grand Champion at several Canadian shows in 1985 and 1986, from the Calgary Stampede to Agribition in Regina. He has sired several show winning heifers. Phone: 406-453-0374 • 1-800-227-8774 web universalsemensales.com • email: unisemen@universalsemensales.com
Sir AJPR “O” Mega 5029883 FB - Horned, DOB: 8/1/05
Sire: Sir AJPR Olie Dam: Diamond Katrina EPDS (Acc): Birth: 0.3 (P), Wean: 3.0 (P), Milk: -1.0 (P), M&G: 0.0, Yrlng: 4 (P) Price per unit: $ 25/unit Minimum # of units: 10 Seller’s comments: 2007 National Champion Bull. His first calves arrived in 2009 and surpassed our expectations with 2 calves winning at the national show. If you want to add width and depth with plenty of muscle ‘O’ Mega should be your first choice for AI breeding. Contact Person: Woodhaven Jerry DeSmidt or Jake Hendzel 920-833-9772 or jwoodhaven@aol.com
Trapper Reg: # 179 (US) Reg. # 1000347 (Canada) Born: January 14, 1981 Sire: Geronimo Dam: Miss H-L 807K Price per unit: $12 Trait: EPD(1998) Acc BW 2.2 .84 WW 7 .40 YW 13 .28 Milk -19 .47 M&G -16 Description: Trapper contributes muscle, length,leg and correctness to his calves’ genetic package. He had an impressive show record: 1981 Cow Palace - 1st in Weaned Bull Class Grand Championships in Agribition (1982) Denver, Portlan, Cow Palace all in 1983. Phone: 406-453-0374 • 1-800-227-8774 web universalsemensales.com • email: unisemen@universalsemensales.com Wotan Reg. # 4 (US) Reg. # 13 (Canada) Born: April 22, 1972 Sire:Watzmann Dam: Zirl Price per unit: $12 2 Year Wt.: 2,080 lbs Trait: EPD (1998) Acc BW 2.8 .99 WW 12 .91 YW 37 .84 Milk 8 .87 M&G 14 Description: Wotan is a fast and efficient gainer. He gained 5.2 pounds per day on test with a feed conversion of 7:1. This was on a ration of 1/2 hay, 1/2 grain by weight. His sire was one of the most popular bull at the Salzburg station in Austria. Phone: 406-453-0374 • 1-800-227-8774 web universalsemensales.com • email: unisemen@universalsemensales.com KMF Dreams Image 5030196 Fullblood DOB 10/4/05 $20/straw Circle U Cattle Co • John Uhlman • Liberty, MO 816-365-5829 SB TKO’S NICK 5030196 Fullblood DOB 9/2/07 $20/straw Circle U Cattle Co • John Uhlman • Liberty, MO 816-365-5829
Twin Brooks Farm
Sir Brownie PFM 1143 5014159 FB - Horned, DOB: 3/16/91
Sire: Downtown Brown EPDS (Acc): Birth: -1.3 (.55), Wean: -0.2 (.17), Milk: -4.7 (.12), M&G: -4.8, Yrlng: -2.0(.12) Price per unit: $ 30/straw; $25 each/10 straws/sire; $20 each/20+ straws/sire Seller’s comments: This bull has been used extensively on first calf heifers at Diamond T. Exportable semen. Contact Person: Gary & Donna Smith at Diamond T Cattle 403/556-2290 diamondt@airenet.com
Sir Charles 5016531 FB - Horned, DOB: 4/27/94 Sire: Ladislov
EPDS (Acc): Birth: 2.2 (.68), Wean: 4.4 (.16), Milk: -0.1 (.13), M&G: 2.1, Yrlng: 4.0 (.13) Price per unit: $ 30/unit Seller’s comments: Easy calver, heifer safe, high weaning weight calves. Contact Person: Donna Laney at Cygnet Group, Inc. 503/651-2417 cygnet@web-ster.com
Springer Reg. # 5 (US) Reg. # 6 (Canada) Born: March 8, 1972 Sire: Sperber Dam: Stolz Price per unit: $10 2 Yr. Wt.: 1,830 lbs. German Import Trait: EPD(1998) Acc BW 2.3 .94 WW 9 .74 YW 14 .68 Milk 11 .72 M&G 16 Description: Springer was selected for his great muscling, length and feed efficiency. He gained nearly 300 pounds from coming out of quarantine at 21 months and his 2 year old weigh in. Phone: 406-453-0374 • 1-800-227-8774 web universalsemensales.com • email: unisemen@universalsemensales.com
ank you Tim Meyers and Pearl Franke for purchasing heifers Barry, Charlotte, & Stephanie Page (608) 528-4671
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2012 Embryos Available Donor Dam: Diamond Glisten GDS 162E (FB), Sired by Diamond T Gaines GDS 201B
Donor Sire: Mustang (FB) (Austrian), Sired by Multi
Comments: This mating has produced many champions including the 2003 National Champion Female Heartland Monaco and the 2003 World Congress Reserve Champion Bull Heartland Magic. Contact: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 or 403/606-8252 HLhixt@aol.com
Donor Dam: Diamond Glisten GDS 162E (FB), Sired by Diamond T Gaines GDS 201B
Donor Sire: Diamond T G-Force (FB), Sired by Diamond T Grafite Comments: This mating produced the 2006 National Champion Female, Heartland GListen. Contact: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 or 403/606-8252 HLhixt@aol.com
Donor Dam: DSP Panache’s Prissy DS2004M (PB), Sired by
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Donor Sire: Diamond T True Grit RDS102L (FB), Sired by Tyrol
Canadian Comments: (SPECIAL NOTE) These embryos are flushed with sexed (Female) semen from the 2003 World Pinzgauer Congress Grand Champion Bull, who is out of an original foundation bull. The dam is a daughter of the 1998 National Reserve Champion Female, Diamond Panache RTG 4H. If you are looking for a top of the line female then this is it. This breeding produced a beautiful show heifer that has become a superior cow, CPP Doodle Bug. A show winner and an easy keeping, strong producing, pasture cow. These bloodlines are a great influence to any herd. Contact: Ken Paul at Circle P Pinzgauers, 512-446-4141, pinz@texascirclep.com, www.texascirclep.com.
Donor Dam: Lady Fay LJW 544A (FB), Sired by Downtown Brown
CPF 04T
Donor Sire: Mustang (FB) (Austrian), Sired by Multi Comments: Outcross genetics on both sides of the mating. Heartland Melrose and Marissa are two of the females in the Heartland herd from this flush. Contact: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 or 403/606-8252 HLhixt@aol.com Donor Dam: Diamond Bobbi GDS 132C (FB), Sired by ABB 3U Donor Sire: Fox (FB) (Austrian), Sired by Feltrin
Comments: This mating produced Heartland Bobbi-Fox, dam of Champion bull and future herdsire, Heartland Fox-Force. Contact: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 or 403/606-8252 HLhixt@aol.com
Donor Dam: Heartland Ila HLH 64J (FB), Sired by Diamond T Hawkeye GDS 110U
Donor Sire: Diamond T G-Force GDS 75J (FB), Sired by
Diamond T Grafite GDS 256G Comments: Unquestionably a dam of champions. Heartlands Ila’s calves from this mating are proven show heifers. Muscle and structural soundness are characteristics to expect. Contact: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 or 403/606-8252 HLhixt@aol.com
Donor Dam: Heartland Iberia-Force HLH 307N (FB), Sired
polled semen available
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by Diamond T G-Force GDS 75J
Donor Sire: Mustang (FB) (Austrian), sired by Multi
Comments: Since the Iberia embryos are no longer available, we have added Heartland Iberia-Force to the list of Heartland Ranch donor cows. She combines the depth, thickness and broodiness of Iberia with the refinement and feminity desired in a show heifer. Mustang adds outcross genetics to a proven cow family. Contact: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 or 403/606-8252 HLhixt@aol.com
Donor Dam: Karman Oak CW 31X (FB), Sired by Mr Kool WT 13S Donor Sire: Lord PBL 50F (FB), Sired by Wotan (Austrian)
Comments: An outcross mating of one of the elite producing females in the breed. She is the dam of Heartland Ranch’s successful Diamond Yarman II..a truly exceptional cow family. Contact: Howard Hixt at Heartland Ranch 403/947-2043 or 403/606-8252 HLhixt@aol.com
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