October 2012 - Maine Anjou Voice

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Sammi Schrag - Marion, SD 2011 Hi-Point Maine-Anjou Female - South Dakota Circuit 2011 SD Summer Spotlight Supreme Champion Female 2011 South Dakota State Jr. Fair Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Kiley Elder - Pella, IA 2011 Iowa State Fair Champion Maine-Anjou 2011 Purple Ribbon Run Grand Champion Overall 2011 Tipton, IA Grand Champion Overall 2011 Centerville, IA Grand Champion Overall 2011 Grinnell, IA Reserve Champion Overall Purchased by Ward Eckloff & Dave Strolberg

Dillon Sheiss - Larwill, IN Many times Champion or Reserve in 2012

Hill Family - Falls City, NE 2012 Nebraska State Fair Champion Maine-Anjou 2012 Nebraska State Junior Fair Res. Champion Maine-Anjou Purchased by Mark Ball

Lindstrom Family - Elm Creek, NE 2012 Nebraska State Fair Res. Champion Maine-Anjou

e 2012 Big Picture Female Sale

Saturday, November 17th on the ranch near Atkinson, NE Selling 85 Green Valley Angus & Maine-Anjou Females

e absolute best heifer calves, bred heifers, & spring-bred cows that we can bear to offer!

DENNIS GARWOOD FAMILY 46974 866 Road • Atkinson, NE 68713 (402) 925-2970 - (402) 340-4788 www.greenvalleycattle.com

For a catalog or more information about the Green Valley program please visit www.greenvalleycattle.com or contact our marketing agent at: P.O. Box 85 - Elmore, OH 43416 419.862.0117 - voice 419.862.0119 - fax primetimeagrimarketing.com

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20 years of building a cow herd from a genetic base of four foundation cows on records, performance, calving ease and fleshing ease!

TLM Basic 962W ET

“I have calved out at least 100 Basic calves, and not once has one needed assistance” Ron Kahl Owned with: Kahl Cattle Co. Ron & Amy Kahl 2651 Lincoln Rd. Reeds, MO 64859 (h) 417.246.5329 (c) 417.850.0705 e-mail: kahl4hay@yahoo.com Semen available thru owners, SEK & Cattle Visions

Sire: GVC Statesman Dam: 043K - Iceman x Witchdoctor AMAA Reg. #400479 Calved: March 11, 2009 Purebred ● Solid Black ● Lt. Scurrs Act. BW: 92 lbs.

Adj. WW: 814 lbs.

Adj. YW: 1,536 lbs.

BW: 1.7 WW: 40.2 YW: 74.8 M: 22 M&G: 42.1 PHA/TH FREE ● GeneSTAR tested

Everett - Mike - Steve Forkner

9282 E. Indian Line Rd. • Richards, MO 64778 (417) 484-3306 (877) 489-0570 (417) 549-0666 eforktlg@gmail.com www.trulinemaines.com 4

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Truline Facts:

● Currently using 8 herd bulls with average performance data of: adj. ww - 750 lbs. and adj. yw - 1,369 lbs. avg EPDs bw: 1.5 ww: 46.5 yw: 92 m: 20.2 m&g 43.4 Out of those bulls, three have an average WW over 800 lbs.! ● Cows are bred to maintain condition, fertility and extended longevity on native grasses. ● Calves in our 2012 calf crop had an average birth weight of 81 lbs. 2011 bull calves had an average weaning weight of 707 lbs. ● Spring calves will be available on Nov. 17 private treaty. All calves will be pre-priced, call for more details! ● Commercial bulls always available! ● Stop by and check out the spring calf crop!

Located 90 miles south of Kansas City.

Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Bull 2012 Mo. State Fair

TLM Honor 024X

Semen

Sire: HAA Security Dam: TLM Miss B 303N AMAA Reg. #409489 Calved: March 13, 2010 Purebred ● Solid Black ● Polled Adj. WW: 746 lbs.

Adj. YW: 1,380 lbs.

BW: 2.5 WW: 46.2 YW: 89.1 M: 16.6 M&G: 39.7 REA: 16.6 in.

PHA/TH FREE Available!

Breeding purebred Maines that GROW and SHOW, bred specifically for the commercial cow man!

Foundational - Commercial Show Quality Cattle

Honor at the 2011 NWSS Owned with: Alexander Land Myron - Will - Kellie Alexander 23231 Hwy. FF Linneus, MO 64653 660.895.5346 ○ 660.375.7623 carol.alexander@umb.com Truline Maines Everett - Steve - Mike Forkner 9282 E. Indian Line Rd. Richards, MO 64778 417.549.0666 ○ www.trulinemaines.com October 2012

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Headquarters Just When You Think it Didn’t Matter

by John Boddicker, executive vice president If we were all to be totally honest with one another, we as an association and you as a MaineAnjou breeder have not pushed enough of the “right buttons” over the last decade to include EPDs in the importance of mating and purchasing decisions. Why haven’t we? Simply put, from a marketing aspect it hasn’t seemed to be a necessary tool for a wide majority of Maine-Anjou marketing programs.

The problem is what seemed to be a solid marketing plan does and will continue to hinder the growth of the Maine-Anjou breed unless you, the Maine-Anjou breeder, become engaged in the use and promotion of the data you have at hand. I fully understand that there are those of you out there that think “I haven’t needed them, I won’t need them in the future, plus I don’t want to take the time to report performance information.” You know what, you may be right for your particular breeding program, which I am going to assume centers around selling show heifer prospects with very few bulls in the marketing mix.

We are at a stage in the development of the MaineAnjou breed, honestly past that stage, where that kind of philosophy is very restrictive to any hope of breed growth and respectability within our nation’s commercial beef industry. If we, as an association and breeders, want to stay on our current path, no doubt the breed will continue to stand the test of time but it will surely be a struggle and our growth pattern will remain flat - you can count on it!

Our 2012 Sire Summary represents the 13th official run of the Multiple-Breed International Cattle Evaluation (MB-ICE) system that the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) has produced by entering into an agreement with the American Simmental Association (ASA). Mentioned in this space many times, our genetic trend graphs are very flat which substantiates the ongoing discussion for much needed emphasis on performance and carcass numbers. An example of the adverse effect this lack of emphasis comes to light when Maine-Anjou data is

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added to a Simmental pedigree which in turn is used to produce Simmental’s All-Purpose Index (API) and Terminal Index (TI).

If you have paid any attention at all to the AMAA’s performance programs and subsequent printing of the annual Sire Summary you are aware that we do implement base adjustments to our printed EPDs. Those adjustments are as follows: BW

WW

YW

M

MG

CWT

PRC MARB

+1.21 +19.4 +41.36 +23.02 +32.67 +14.46 +0.40 -0.04

FT

REA

-0.02 +0.33

Aside from making the EPDs easier to use by commercial producers, this Maine-Anjou base helps Maine-Anjou seedstock producers to overcome an unfair marketing disadvantage in the seedstock industry. In the past, EPDs of Maine-Anjou were lower than those of other beef breeds due to differences in each breed’s EPD base. The EPD values of Maine-Anjou led some commercial producers to incorrectly believe that Maine-Anjou animals didn’t perform as well for various traits as some other breeds do. Hopefully making a base adjustment has corrected that misconception.

However, when Maine-Anjou genetics become a part of the ASA’s MB-ICE system, the EPDs are presented on the Simmental base. In effect, the EPDs are those without the AMAA base adjustment presented above.

By subtracting the base adjustments above you move Maine-Anjou animals back to the Simmental base as illustrated below: Example of difference of EPDs on the two different bases: Maine-Anjou BW

WW

2.80

39.5

MG

CWT

PRC

MARB

FT

REA

78.5 19.3

YW

M

39

1.59

0.31

0.20

0.00

0.17

YW

MG

CWT

PRC

MARB

FT

REA

-12.57

0.09

0.24

Simmental BW

WW

1.59

20.1

M

37.14 -3.72 6.33

-0.02 -0.16

Headquarters So what does this tell us and where do we go from here? You may be saying to yourself, I know the Maine-Anjou breed is better than those two different bases show. That statement we all believe to be true, but the data present in the system simply does not back up the claim! The years of not turning in larger contemporary groups of performance data that contain a variation of sire representation have indeed taken its toll within the EPD world. Just turning in the “good ones” within a contemporary group is actually counter-productive for the positive EPD movement of a bull because it does not ratio as high within the group! I have received phone calls over the years since the inception of MAPP that in some cases have stated “it is just another program for the association to get money.” As one might expect I would beg to differ given the time, effort and expense the association has put into and will continue to improve upon its delivery of meaningful data!

The herds that are enrolled in MAPP and provide

meaningful contemporary group information are invaluable to the positive movement regarding AMAA data analysis. MAPP is a solid program, and when taken seriously and applied correctly proves its benefits to the entire Maine-Anjou breed are enormous.

At the upcoming Board of Director meetings, to be held during the American Royal, a new five year long range plan will be presented for board approval.

A number of facets of our breed will be addressed but pertinent to this discussion a major focus over the next five years will be that of improving upon how EPDs are addressed and used by Maine-Anjou breeders. Keep in mind the goal is growth and prosperity for the association and its membership.

Producing Maine-Anjou genetics that have documented value to the commercial industry will help insure a stronger future for generations to come.

Current EPD Profile BW

WW

M

MG

YW

CW

PRI

MARB

FT

REA

Active Maine-Anjou Sires

2.6

39.1

19.7

39.1

77.5

0.5

0.33

0.17

-0.01

0.16

Active Maine-Anjou Dams

2.5

39.7

19.7

39.6

78.2

1.1

0.31

0.18

0.00

0.17

Active MaineTainer Sires

1.7

33.6

18.6

35

68.6

-6.0

0.26

0.21

0.01

0.13

Active MaineTainer Dams

1.3

36.1

19.3

36.8

72.5

-4.1

0.19

0.24

0.02

0.10

2012 National Maine-Anjou Show and Convention held in conjunction with the 2012 American Royal, Kansas City, Mo. Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2012 October 2012

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Commercial Connection 2012 National Maine-Anjou Feed Trial

by Dave Steen, commercial development director

The commercial issue of the Voice is a timely fit for the upcoming American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) National Maine-Anjou Feeding Trial. This Maine-Anjou influenced trial will be held this fall in conjunction with the Tri-County Steer and Heifer Carcass Futurity (TCSCF) located in Lewis, Iowa.

At this point in time we have had good interest along with many calls and some delivery commitments regarding the trial. To those of you that have called and are planning to bring cattle, we thank you for your commitment and support. For those of you still considering, there is plenty of time to enter your cattle. We have delivery dates set for Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, but delivery can be any time that works for producers between now and December.

In my travels the last few months, it has been brought to my attention that many producers and seedstock breeders are not aware that this event is happening. If you are reading this article concerning this trial, it’s not too late to enter your cattle. If you have any questions, please give me a call and we will work with you.

The TCSCF began in 1982 with 35 Iowa producers consigning 105 steers for feedlot and carcass evaluation, ultimately tracking feedlot profitability animal-by-animal. The futurity is associated with nine feedlots located in southwest Iowa. These feedlots have been associated with the futurity for years and all do an outstanding job of feeding and caring for the cattle.

The TCSCF board of directors direct the program with oversight by the Iowa State University extension staff. Darrell Busby, Iowa State University Beef

Specialist for southwest Iowa, has managed this very successful futurity since its beginning in 1982. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Darrell Busby and have him oversee our trial. This year he will also assist in the data collection, genetic evaluation, marketing and sorting. In the last seven years, the TCSCF has evaluated more than 40,000 cattle from 13 states. Their reputation is impeccable.

On July 6, Mr. Busby, Mike Holden and myself traveled to Gregory Feedlots in Tabor, Iowa to meet with owner, Jim Gregory and feedlot manager, David Trowbridge. Our meeting was focused around the possibility of having the Maine-Anjou cattle fed at one location with it being very accessible for travel.

After our meeting and tour of the feedlot it was decided that Gregory Feedlot will be the site for the 2012 AMAA National Feed Trial. Gregory’s is a 7,000 head feedlot located in southwest Iowa about 40 miles southeast of Omaha, Neb. Keep in mind that the TCSCF works with producers of all sizes and the producers of Maine-Anjou influenced cattle are welcome to feed from one head to hundreds, there are no limits.

Additional information: ● Gregory Feedlots Jim Gregory, owner David Trowbridge, feedlot manager 1164 305th Ave. Tabor, IA 51653 Phone: (712) 625-2311 Fax: (712) 625-2321 www.gregoryfeedlots.com e-mail: gregfeed@heartland.net

Trial Delivery Dates Iowa Tests October Delivery November Delivery December Delivery

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Sex Steers & Heifers Steers & Heifers Steers & Heifers

Health Completed Mid September Mid October Mid November

Entries Due Mid September Mid October Mid November

Delivery Date Oct. 17, 2012 Nov. 14, 2012 Dec. 12, 2012

Commercial Connection If you are traveling on Interstate 29 south of Council Bluffs, Iowa or north of Rockport, Mo., take Exit 24 and go east ten miles to Tabor, Iowa.

From Tabor, Iowa go south on Highway 275 for 2 miles to Junction 184 and 275. Head east on Highway 184 for 3 ½ miles to 305th Avenue. Go north ¼ mile to the top of a hill and look for a sign on the east side of the road.

Cattle may be delivered on more than one date. Due to drought conditions throughout the country and possible early weaning, please call Dave at (515) 2013281 for other delivery options. We would appreciate having your cattle and will work to accommodate you any way that we can.

Please keep in mind that the calves need to be weaned for at least 30-45 days with vaccinations completed. It will be beneficial to the health of your cattle and the entire pen of cattle.

Computerized records keep the data moving through the system. Information will be collected on each animal throughout its time in the feedlot prior to going on feed, re-implant and harvest. The TCSCF evaluation team will use the records and visual appraisal to sort the cattle into different harvest groups to ensure calves are sold at an optimum endpoints. The TCSCF team has been collecting performance and carcass data for nearly 25 years. The time-tested system helps identify when the cattle are ready to be shipped and follows them through harvest.

The financing options can allow producers, who consign a minimum of ten head, the opportunity to receive $300 per head payment upon delivery to the feedlot if that is desired. Please contact the TCSCF office at (712) 769-2600 before delivery to receive your payment. No one will be billed for feed. It will be deducted from the proceeds of the cattle!

Health Requirements

Health requirements are strictly enforced. Health of the cattle is very important and has a major effect on gain, feed conversions, stress on the cattle and the overall level of performance. Entries shall meet the following standards at least four weeks prior to delivery: ● Bulls castrated. ● Treated for internal and external parasites. ● All horns removed. ● Immunized for Modified Live Virus IBR, BVD, PI3 and BRSV.

● Pasteurella multocida bacterin toxoid. ● Mannheimia hemolytica bacterin toxoid. ● Clostridium Chauvoei, Septicum (Backleg and malignant edema). ● Clostridium Perfringes (Type C & D). ● Steers and heifers must be weaned and started on a light ration 28 days prior to delivery. ● Steers and heifers must be free of warts, ringworm and mange.

A veterinary statement on vaccinations must accompany cattle. Health rules will be strictly enforced. Analysis of TCSCF data indicates calves vaccinated with modified live vaccines result in significantly reduced respiratory pulls in the feedlot as compared to calves vaccinated with killed vaccines.

We suggest testing replacement heifers for BVD.

TCSCF Rules and Regulations

● Open to all producers and feedlot operators that have Maine-Anjou influenced cattle. ● Sire or sire breed groups will be identified. ● Individual steer/heifer entries will be accepted which may be either home-raised or purchased. A farm may make as many entries as they would like. ● A pen reservation fee of $20 per steer must accompany entry. This entry fee will be credited back to each producer’s account. ● A $300 per head advance is available for a ten head minimum. Interest incurred will be the responsibility of the consignor. ● TCSCF administrative office will need to be notified if an advance is requested by a consignor. ● Entries are due three weeks prior to beginning of test for cattle. ● At delivery, all steers and heifers will be double tagged. The original owner’s eartag will be removed. ● No bulls or stags allowed. No horns allowed. ● Ownership will be transferred to TCSCF for $5 per steer or heifer. All ownership rights are thus conveyed and steers and heifers become the property of TCSCF. This eliminates the need for a feed deposit.

Death will be a loss to TCSCF and the former owner. ● Steers and heifers will be fed a warm-up ration for 28 days. They will be weighed on test at the end of warm-up. Steers and heifers will be placed on approximately 80% concentrate ration as soon as possible. ● Steers and heifers will be weighed individually at least four times; upon delivery, start of test period,

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Commercial Connection time of re-implant and prior to harvest. â—? Steers and heifers will be harvested on at least two different dates five weeks apart, determined by the TCSCF Board.

An annual meeting will be held in July. The TCSCF board reserves the right to disqualify any animal at any time if a problem arises with a steer or heifer entered in the program. Animals may be sold or returned to original owner upon reimbursement for expenses. Contact TCSCF manager, Darrell Busby at (712) 769-2600.

Tri-County Carcass Futurity Reports to Producer Through the course of the cattle entered into the TCSCF program, information is shared with the consignor in three different reports.

Report #1 - On-Test Report

This report will give the weight upon delivery to Iowa, home weight and shrink if the home weights are provided. It will also give the on-test weight which is the weight taken after the cattle have been in Iowa for 28 to 35 days. A disposition score will be taken when the cattle are weighed on-test and that will also be included with the report. If the producer has reported the birthdates, a weight per day of age and weight per day of age ratio will be included. The warm-up average daily gain is also reported.

Report #2 - Re-Implant Report

This report will include weights taken when the cattle are re-implanted 70 days before the first harvest date or approximately 60 days after the on-test weights are taken. It will also include the average disposition score, overall average daily gain, on-test average daily gain, average daily gain ratio, weight per day of age and weight per day of age ratio (if birthdates are reported to the Tri-County office).

Report #3 - Final Report

The financial report is confidential to the individual consignor. There will also be a check included in the packet.

Please feel free to call (712) 769-2600 with questions or comments. You may also reach them via e-mail at dbusby@iastate.edu or check out the Web site at www.tcscf.com.

This feed trial will allow all cattle producers with Maine-Anjou influenced calves the unique opportunity

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to feed and showcase their genetics. Trials of this magnitude and depth will provide producers with the results to assist them in selecting for the genetic traits that need improved upon. The Maine-Anjou breed is such a unique breed in that it presents cattlemen with the genetic reach to compete in all phases of beef production and does it well. We have proven this!

Let’s make the rest of the beef industry aware of our attributes.

Please consider joining us this fall by consigning some of your cattle to this futurity. For those of you that have never fed any cattle, the reports and the data that you will receive concerning your genetics will capture your interest. If you need a ride, please feel free to contact me and I will do my best to make it happen. For those of you that are interested in consigning some cattle, please feel free to contact myself at (515) 201-3281 or the TCSCF at (712) 7692600 for a complete set of guidelines for the trial.

Please remember that whatever the situation might be we will work with delivery dates and times to accommodate you and your cattle. The AMAA would greatly appreciate your support. Thanks for your consideration!

American Maine-Anjou Association 50K Research Project

The AMAA is desperately in need of hundreds of samples of Maine-Anjou bull semen to complete this very important research project!

My travels have found that very few cattlemen are aware that this research project is ongoing and do not understand the future value that will be created for our breed. Numerous articles have been printed with additional information placed on the Maine-Anjou Web site. Please take time to read the information pertaining to this DNA research project.

When the 50K research is in place we will have the needed foundation to build upon and make further molecular advancement as those tools are validated and become available to the industry. Without this base the AMAA stands to lose substantial time and needed market share relative to other breeds that have moved to adopt molecular breeding value technologies. To make it simple, the primary benefit will be the improved EPD accuracies for calving ease, weaning and yearling weight, carcass merit, maternal performance and assist producers in selection of future sires. Please send your thawed semen samples,

Commercial Connection labeled and in a crush-proof package to the AMAA office as soon as possible. Check the inventory in your semen tank against an updated list of sires already tested which can be found at www.maine-anjou.org.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

number of producers made our attendance very worthwhile and beneficial. It was great to talk “Maine-Anjou” to so many people and talk about the added values of our great breed.

Maines on the Move,

Texas A&M “Beef Short Course” College Station, Texas

Thanks to Brad and Jana Barrett for their help in the early set up of the AMAA booth. Thanks to Robbie Swierc and Bob Miller for stopping by the booth. Attendance and interest in our booth was amazing. Having the chance to visit with a great

Dave Steen AMAA Commercial Development Director

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Announcements 2012 MAPP inventories HAve been MAiled

MAPP inventory listings, MAPP agreement forms and registration applications with your active dam registration numbers provided were mailed from our office in early September 2012. We are requesting that all inventories and agreement forms be returned back to our office no later than Nov. 15, 2012. PLEASE be prompt in returning your inventories and agreement forms by the deadline as this slows the registration process here when inventories are tardy. The calf registration (applications) are not part of the deadline as they are meant as a convenience for you in submitting the registrations on your calves.

We will invoice $5 per head of 2013 enrolled (breeding-age) females beginning in January 2013 (along with billing 2013 dues if not already submitted).

If you are currently enrolled in MAPP and have decided this program is not the best-suited program for your herd, please let us know ASAP. More information is available at our Web site regarding the MAPP and Breeder’s Choice programs.

busy seAson is fAst APProAcHing

To avoid delays in your registration work during our busy season, please follow the tips below. Double check that all blanks and information are correct and complete before mailing or submitting online. Things most commonly missed are: o Missing herd prefix and herd ID o Birthdates o Date of sale o Name of animal o Payment Make sure the person that is registering owns the dam with exception of ET calves. If ET, make sure the donor dam has been DNA, PHA & TH typed and that we have the results on file.

If you are checking on work please e-mail us at maine@kc.rr.com.

When calling or e-mailing please have the name and breeder number of the person submitting the work.

When registering annual active dams for “performance only” animals please submit them online if you have the capabilities as this will help the registrar processing tremendously.

Rush work is processed ahead of regular work that is received in our office and mailed by regular mail so please do not procrastinate to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers that they are purchasing from a reputable business person.

As always we appreciate you and your business and want to make sure that the registration process runs as smooth as possible. Thank you in advance for your extra time in making sure all work is correct, complete and received in a timely manner.

registrAtions for uPcoMing sHows

It is now time to register show animals for winter shows. Please keep in mind during the winter show season, you will need to allow at least two

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AmericAn mAine-Anjou AssociAtion P.O. Box 1100 - 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079-1100 AMAA (816) 431-9950 Fax (816) 431-9951 Voice (816) 858-9954 - Fax (816) 858-9953 www.maine-anjou.org maine@kc.rr.com

stAff John Boddicker, executive vice president Dave Steen, commercial development director Marcena Fulton, registrar Lindsey Broek, Voice editor/director of communications Kasey Herman, director of youth activities Rhonda Boddicker, administrative assistant Brandi West, administrative assistant Tammy Seevers, office assistant Donna Grame, office assistant

executive committee: Marty Van Vliet, president Jirl Buck, 1st vice president Mike Holden, 2nd vice president Rick Carlson, secretary/treasurer Fred Nessler, at-large

region i

Rick Carlson - (816) 560-3533 3702 S.W. 224th - Plattsburg, MO 64477 Dennis Moore - (618) 410-3325 30992 State Hwy. 16 - Jerseyville, IL 62052 Troy Jones - (419) 648-5870 9656 Clum Rd. - Harrod, OH 45850 Fred Nessler - (217) 698-0202 536 N. Bruns Lane, Ste. 1 - Springfield, IL 62702

region ii

Scott Bilslend - (308) 384-6257 608 Ravenwood Dr. - Grand Island, NE 68801 Brad Nelson - (712) 263-3453 901 Hwy. 39 - Denison, IA 51442 Cory Thomsen - (605) 730-2397 40460 254th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301 Marty Van Vliet - (641) 628-9639 372 190th Ave. - Otley, IA 50214

region iii

Mark Beauprez - (303) 822-9260 11780 Mimosa Rd. - Byers, CO 80103 Jirl Buck - (580) 795-7271 R.R. 1 Box 344A - Madill, OK 73446 Josh Enlow - (918) 321-5196 19732B S. 145th W. Ave. - Sapulpa, OK 74066 Jim Hett - (303) 435-1271 P.O. Box 175 - Roggen, CO 80652

At-Large

Cody Tebbenkamp - (660) 641-2671 3705 Forun Blvd., Apt. 818 - Columbia, MO 65203 Mike Holden - (712) 652-3200 559 240th St. - Scranton, IA 51462 Barry Nowatzke - (219) 872-6218 9335 W. 200 N. - Michigan City, IN 46360

Announcements to three weeks for turn-around on registrations and transfers sent in to our office. If a paper is needed within that time, a rush fee ($25 per eight head) will be required before the work will be completed.

RUSH ORDERS

If you are selling an animal we ask that you register and transfer the animal in a timely manner to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person.

Rushes will be done in the order received; a rush fee is currently $25 (covers eight head). If rush work is faxed, it is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow-up phone call to make sure the work is legible and to cover all fees. It is not our office staff ’s responsibility to call breeders that fax in registration work. No work will be released until payment is complete.

Rush work is processed ahead of the regular work that is received in our office and mailed by regular mail the next business day. We will do our best to complete rush work that is received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday – Friday). There is no same-day turnaround.

If you need to have registrations sent out by overnight delivery, there is an additional fee (in addition to the rush fee) for sending overnight. We normally use Federal Express (Fed Ex) and the charges are based on Fed Ex fees at that given time.

Again, let us emphasize, it is your responsibility to contact our office to make arrangements for overnight delivery so that we have the correct shipping address and payment before sending. Fed Ex WILL NOT deliver to a post office box. A rush will be picked up by Fed Ex the next business day for delivery the following day.

For big weekend events, such as state expos, we reserve the right to require work to be in our office no later than 2 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to that weekend’s show.

Please plan ahead. If a paper is needed within two weeks, a rush will be required at this time of year.

Thank you.

annUal DUES

If you have not yet submitted your 2012 dues, please do so as soon as possible. If not already paid, the dues will be billed when submitting registration work in this calendar year. This could result in registration work being held for payment. There was

a dues reminder envelope in the November/December Voice for your convenience. Annual adult dues that were not paid by March 1, 2012 were not included in the May/June/July (membership directory) of the Voice.

QUESTIOnS On REGISTERInG

Please read through the information found on our homepage at www.maine-anjou.org.

REGISTRaTIOn nUMBERS

Once an animal is registered, it is backed up that same night to our Web site, www.maine-anjou.org. It can be viewed by clicking on “Breed Information” then “Search the Maine-Anjou Breed.”

OnlInE BIll PaYInG

You can now go to our Web site, www.maine-anjou. org, and click on “Online Billing” to submit payment by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted).

DUES REQUIREMEnT

Please note if a buyer submits a registration and/ or transfer from an owner that is not currently a dues-paid member, that buyer will be charged for the seller’s membership fee or annual dues (adult dues are $100). The exception to this rule is if all animals owned by that individual (non - or inactive member) are being transferred or cancelled at the same time as what the buyer has submitted, the membership fee would be waived. In that regard, work is held until complete payment is received.

FaXED RUSHES

Please note when faxing in rush work, it must reach our office by 2 p.m. in order to be processed in that day’s work. If a faxed rush is received after 2 p.m. it will be processed the next business day.

SIRE lIST aVaIlaBlE

Please note, we do have a listing of sires available on our Web site. You will find bulls listed alphabetically by nickname. This is found as “Frequently Used Sires” on the Web site, www.maineanjou.org.

REMInDER TO aMaa MEMBERSHIP

Finance charges will apply to all accounts over 60 days past due. Please pay from your invoice; due to the rising cost of postage we are no longer mailing statements.

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Announcements dna, tha and pha requirementS

Prior to registering any ET calves, all donor dams (including commercial or non-registered dams) must have DNA, TH and PHA on file in our office. Also, all AI sires are required to have the same on file.

Therefore, our office will hold any ET registrations submitted out of dams without testing on file as well as all registrations out of AI sires that do not have complete testing on file.

If the donor dam is deceased and not tested, we do require that the ET(s) have the tests done, in the absence of the donor’s records.

The DNA, TH and PHA testing can be done at GeneSeek. A submission form is found on our Web site www.maine-anjou.org.

Maine-Anjou samples are put into testing at GeneSeek on Wednesdays so please plan accordingly when submitting. DNA results will be back in the AMAA office late in the next week after the testing begins; TH and PHA results will be in our office two weeks later, usually on a Thursday.

We would like to start sending the test results by e-mail only, so please make sure we have an up-todate e-mail address for you, if applicable.

tattoo year letter for 2011: y tattoo year letter for 2012: Z tattoo year letter for 2013: a tattoo year letter for 2014: B upcoming Show information

National Maine-Anjou Show held in conjunction with the 2012 American Royal, Kansas City, Mo. Oct. 31 - Board of Directors’ meetings.

Nov. 1 - Board of Directors’ and Annual Membership meetings.

Nov. 2 - Junior Maine-Anjou Show followed by National Maine-Anjou Show (starting with bulls).

Hotel Headquarters Argosy Casino & Hotel 777 N.W. Argosy Parkway Riverside, MO 64150 (800) 270-7711 Ask for the AMAA block. Rate $99

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N.A.I.L.E. Maine-Anjou Show held in conjunction with the 2012 North American International Livestock Exposition (N.A.I.L.E.), Louisville, Ky. Nov. 10 - AOB & Maine-Anjou Junior Shows.

Nov. 14 - Open Maine-Anjou Show (starting with bulls).

Hotel Headquarters Comfort Inn & Suites Airport/Expo 653 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 (502) 375-2233 Ask for the AMAA block. Rate $109 National Western Stock Show Denver, Colo.

Jan. 18 - Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Pen Shows, Pepsi Arena.

Jan. 19 - Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Bull & Heifer Sale, Livestock Center and Auction Arena in the yards.

Jan. 20 - Junior Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer Shows, Open Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer Shows (starting with bulls).

Hotel Headquarters Red Lion Hotel 4040 Quebec St. Denver, CO 80213 (303) 321-6666 AND Doubletree Hotel 3203 Quebec St. Denver, CO 80213 (303) 321-3333 Ask for the AMAA block. Rates are $85 at the Red Lion and $98 at the Doubletree.

Fort Worth Stock Show

Feb. 3 - Open Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer and Fullblood Shows (starting with bulls).

Hotel Headquarters Radisson Hotel at Fossil Creek 2540 Meacham Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX 76106 (817) 625-9911

2012 N.A.I.L.E. Schedule Junior Maine-Anjou Show Saturday, Nov. 10 Louisville, Ky.

Open Maine-Anjou Show Wednesday, Nov. 14 Louisville, Ky.

Maine Focus - Sat., Nov. 10

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New Junior Members arkansas

iowa

ohio

california

Gabe De Witt Blakesburg, IA (641) 938-2334

Jacob Clark Bloomville, OH (419) 988-3861

Michael Pilcher Blakesburg, IA (641) 938-2077

Cameron Cluxton Georgetown, OH (937) 378-2380

Taylor Sammons Eddyville, IA (641) 969-4797

Keith Hunt New Madison, OH (937) 547-1411

kansas

Dylan Kernen Jerusalem, OH (740) 484-1905

Stran Wagner Berryville, AR (870) 423-3421

Taylor Ford Live Oak, CA (530) 990-4381 Michael Matteson Arbuckle, CA (530) 476-3752 Dylan Ridgeway Marysville, CA (530) 743-4868 Jordan Ridgeway Marysville, CA (530) 743-4868 Jacob Rodriquez Stevinson, CA (209) 585-6533

Alexis Brandt Blakesburg, IA (641) 814-3007

Ian McDaniel Wellington, KS (620) 326-7695

minnesota

Kaci Ager Bidwell, OH (740) 245-5086

Kennedey Lambert Thurman, OH (740) 404-4062

Autumn Hinkeldey Okabena, MN (507) 853-4613

Brittany Muhlenkamp Celina, OH (419) 953-4318

Anna Scott Douglas, GA (912) 384-6271

Austin White Morris, MN (320) 589-3512

Dakota Overholser Versailles, OH (937) 526-3778

indiana

nebraska

GeorGia

Caden Fields Bicknell, IN (812) 735-3223

Chelsea Kucera Deweese, NE (402) 756-7530

Emily Greenwald Bloomington, IN (812) 361-1400

Skylar Kucera Deweese, NE (402) 756-7530

Makayla Plummer Bargersville, IN (317) 422-8104

new mexico

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Mia Encinias Clayton, NM (575) 374-3393

oklahoma Keely Carlisle Locust Grove, OK (918) 373-2138

Mason Wright Daisytown, PA (724) 239-3787

tennessee

Avery Rowlett Cypress Inn, TN (931) 724-5173 texas Collin Cass Odem, TX (361) 877-4730 Rachel Cooper West Columbia, TX (979) 345-2832 Laney Kay Dennis Kirbyville, TX (409) 658-2068 Aiden Eischeid Nocona, TX (940) 825-4661 Amber Orr Alvord, TX (817) 682-1389 Jakob Plummer Wichita Falls, TX (940) 524-3427 Layne Salinas Houston, TX (281) 221-5296

Tyler Davis Holdenville, OK (405) 380-2605

Sheridan Shallene Paradise, TX (940) 748-2311

pennsylvania Kalvin Hrutkay Bentleyville, PA (724) 323-5815

Taylor Smith-Ermis Waller, TX (281) 889-9962 Kevin Stockinger Spring, TX (832) 696-2136

New Junior Members wisconsin John Fortin Darlington, WI (608) 776-4590 Mitchell Wedig Darlington, WI (608) 776-4123

New Adult Members CALIFORNIA

Herd Prefix: LFL Ford Cattle Co. Lee & Laura Ford 10277 Schroeder Rd. Live Oak, CA 95953 (530) 990-4381

INDIANA

Herd Prefix: GIB Patrick Gibson 3975 Turley Rd. Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 968-3471

IOWA

Herd Prefix: BRND Bernhard Cattle Co. Greg Bernhard P.O. Box 445 West Bend, IA 50597 (515) 320-3330 Herd Prefix: JETA Scott Show Cattle Jeff Scott 43001 County Hwy. E16 Mapleton, IA 51034 (712) 882-3312

OKLAHOMA

SOUTH DAKOTA

Herd Prefix: JMCB Beckett Cattle Joe Beckett 2488 Bridgeville Rd. Germantown, KY 41044 (606) 782-1180

Herd Prefix: RRJS Ratcliff Ranch Jim Ratcliff P.O. Box 402 Vinita, OK 74301 (918) 256-5561

Texas

MARYLAND

Herd Prefix: GCSW Gregg & Carrie Sweeten P.O. Box 101 Gene Autry, OK 73436 (580) 294-3335

VIRGINIA

Herd Prefix: WISH Greg Wischmeier 17035 165th St. Sperry, IA 52650 (319) 985-2484

KENTUCKY

Herd Prefix: SALY Craig Salley 100 Stevens Rd. Smithfield, ME 04978 (207) 634-5109

OHIO

Herd Prefix: CJC Chris Cluxton 96 Lauray Dr. Georgetown, OH 45121 (937) 378-2380

Herd Prefix: GBY Gary & Shellie Bynum 6250 Hwy. 16 Beggs, OK 74421 (918) 693-3894

PENNSYLVANIA

Herd Prefix: CSG Mandy Clark 8897 Fort Loudon Rd. Mercersburg, PA 17236 (717) 658-0663

Herd Prefix: LMA Audie & Monty Larson 25672 324th Ave. Hamill, SD 57534 (605) 842-0260

Herd Prefix: HRDZ Kyle Hernandez 2018 8th St. Ingleside, TX 78362 (361) 443-5385 Herd Prefix: CWCC Cold Water Cattle Josh Cobler & Kaitlyn Roudabush 238 Sheppard Mill Rd. Spencer, VA 24165 (276) 694-0220

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MEET

AJMAA

BOARD J U N I O R

Elizabeth Heaton 2012-2013 At-Large Director

NAME: Elizabeth Heaton AGE: 18 AJMAA POSITION: At-Large Director COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL: Black Hawk East Community College fAMILy: Parents are Rick and Nancy Heaton. Brother is Jon Heaton. fAvORITE SHOw: North American International Livestock Expo (N.A.I.L.E.), Louisville, Ky. fAvORITE SHOw HEIfER AND yOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS wITH HER: My Chi heifer, Patsy, that I have shown this year. She was the 2012 Supreme Champion Heifer at the Illinois State Fair.

TyPICAL DAy IN THE BARN: My brother and I get the heifers in before the sun comes up. Jon rinses the heifers while I dry them and tie them in the cooler. Then we work hair for a few hours, tie them down and feed them some hay. In the evening we will get them up, rinse, work hair, feed and turn them out after dark. wHO ARE yOUR MENTORS: Jason Minnaert, our family would not be where we are today without his help and guidance along the way. My brother is my biggest mentor.

He is the person that I look up to the most and strive every day to follow in his footsteps.

PLANS fOR THE fUTURE: After attending Black Hawk East, I plan on transferring to Oklahoma State University to double major in Ag Business and Ag Communications.

After I graduate from college, I plan on raising show cattle along with my brother and having a job in the agriculture industry.

OTHER ACTIvITIES: I am a member of the winning livestock judging county team at the state contest, so this fall I will be judging at the American Royal. Also, I am a member of the 2012 Illinois State 4-H team and will be representing the state of Illinois in the judging contest at N.A.I.L.E. I am also a member of the University of Illinois Extension Council. I am excited about serving two years on the American Junior Maine-Anjou Board, as well!

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Jordan Crall 2012-2013 Region II Director

NAME: Jordan Crall AGE: 18 AJMAA POSITION: Region II Director COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL: Indian Hills Community College EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIvITIES: Sports and showing cattle. fAvORITE fOOD: Prime Rib fAvORITE QUOTE: "Never let it rest until your good is better and your better is best." fAvORITE PASTIME: Spending time with friends. fAvORITE MOvIE: Real Steel fAvORITE RESTAURANT: Texas Roadhouse wHAT INSPIRED yOU TO RUN fOR THE AJMAA JUNIOR BOARD: Friends on the board have shared all the fun they have had serving the organization. I wanted to join in on the fun!

If yOU HAD TwO ANIMALS IN A CHAMPIONSHIP DRIvE, wHO wOULD BE yOUR #1 CHOICE TO HELP SHOw yOUR OTHER ANIMAL: Chyann Smith If yOU COULD PICK ANyONE TO HELP yOU fIT/GET yOUR PROJECT READy fOR THE BIGGEST SHOw Of yOUR CAREER, wHO wOULD yOU PICK: Kendall Bremer fAvORITE SHOw TO ATTEND: North American International Livestock Expo (N.A.I.L.E.), Louisville, Ky. fAvORITE MEMORy Of BEING INvOLvED IN THE AJMAA: Winning the Royal in Kansas City, N.A.I.L.E. in Louisville and the National Western in Denver all in the same year with my high percentage Maine-Anjou heifer.

If yOU HAD A CHOICE, wOULD yOU RATHER wASH OR DRy yOUR ANIMAL(S): Wash! wHy DO yOU LIKE SHOwING CATTLE AND BEING INvOLvED IN THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRy: There are a lot of great people and nice families involved in the show cattle business.

Becca Moore 2012-2013 Region III Director

NAME: Becca Moore AGE: 16 AJMAA POSITION: Region III Director COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL: Madill High School EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Cheerleading, Yearbook and National Honor Society FAVORITE FOOD: Pasta FAVORITE QUOTE: "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein FAVORITE PASTIME: Reading and spending time with family and friends.

FAVORITE MOVIE: 8 Seconds FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Burger Shop WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO RUN FOR THE AJMAA JUNIOR BOARD: I wanted to be able to spend time with people on the junior board and help inspire other youth to run for the board in the future.

IF YOU HAD TWO ANIMALS IN A CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE, WHO WOULD BE YOUR #1 CHOICE TO HELP SHOW YOUR OTHER ANIMAL: Bailey Buck IF YOU COULD PICK ANYONE TO HELP YOU FIT/GET YOUR PROJECT READY FOR THE BIGGEST SHOW OF YOUR CAREER, WHO WOULD YOU PICK: Ethan Moore, Cole Moore and Matt Scasta.

FAVORITE SHOW TO ATTEND: I love attending junior national and getting to spend a week with everyone in the Maine breed.

FAVORITE MEMORY OF BEING ON THE AJMAA JUNIOR BOARD: Without a doubt, NYLC this year. Every junior member should go to NYLC at least once.

IF YOU HAD A CHOICE, WOULD YOU RATHER WASH OR DRY YOUR ANIMAL(S): Wash!

WHILE ON THE JUNIOR BOARD, WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH: I want to help get more people involved and improve our breed.

Ashlyn Richardson 2012-2013 National Maine-Anjou Queen

NAME: Ashlyn Richardson AGE: 19 AJMAA POSITION: Queen COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL: University of Missouri EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Dance, piano, showing cattle and FFA. FAVORITE FOOD: Ice cream FAVORITE QUOTE: I have two quotes that I live by.

“Everything happens for a reason. You may not understand today, tomorrow or even a year from now, but one day everything will make sense.” “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”

FAVORITE PASTIME: I love to exercise and read novels and all cattle related magazines. I also enjoy attending services at the Zion Lutheran Church.

FAVORITE MOVIE: Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Texas Roadhouse WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO RUN FOR THE AJMAA QUEEN: The AMAA has been the most welcoming organization within the entire cattle industry. The individual members are people that I admire and enjoy spending time with.

The Maine-Anjou breed can truly be called a family. I am thrilled to hold such a special title in an outstanding organization that is second to none.

IF YOU HAD TWO ANIMALS IN A CHAMPIONSHIP DRIVE, WHO WOULD BE YOUR #1 CHOICE TO HELP SHOW YOUR OTHER ANIMAL: Brock May IF YOU COULD PICK ANYONE TO HELP YOU FIT/GET YOUR PROJECT READY FOR THE BIGGEST SHOW OF YOUR CAREER, WHO WOULD YOU PICK: Chad Foreman FAVORITE SHOW TO ATTEND: National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo.

IF YOU HAD A CHOICE, WOULD YOU RATHER WASH OR DRY YOUR ANIMAL(S): Definitely dry!

WHILE YOU ARE THE QUEEN, WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH: I want to promote the superior qualities of the Maine-Anjou breed to all families, friends, showmen, breeders, judges and cattle enthusiasts.

FAVORITE MEMORY OF BEING INVOLVED IN THE AJMAA: At the 2010 Maine-Anjou Junior Heifer Show in Spencer, Iowa I helped Rachael Carlson campaign for the National Junior Board. Throughout that week I met many individuals that are now lifelong friends.

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Junior Update 2012-2013 Jr. Board Members

Executive Committee:

Bailey Core, President – Region II 859 92nd Ave. Pleasantville, IA 50225 (641) 780-7765 • core.bailey@gmail.com Rachael Carlson, Vice President – Region 1 3702 S.W. 224th Plattsburg, MO 64477 (816) 785-7413 • blondie93@centurytel.net Cameron Alexander, Sec./Treas. – Region I 830 Spencer Rd. Sabina, OH 45169 (937) 302-0078 • c-alexander.1@onu.edu

Region II

Jordan Crall 2143 679th Ave. Albia, IA 52531 (641) 777-0453 jcrall_02@hotmail.com

Region III

Bailey Buck R.R. 1 Box 344A Madill, OK 73446 (580) 677-2648 bailey.buck@okstate.edu Becca Moore P.O. Box 26 Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-5665

At-Large

Ryan Holaway 174 C.R. 1336 Chico, TX 76431 (940) 210-1127 • ryanholawaycattle@hotmail.com Elizabeth Heaton 2139 Township Rd. 500 N. Toulon, IL 61483 (309) 238-3340 eheaton94@live.com

Advisors

Amy Sampson 63329 210th St. Nevada, IA 50201 (515) 382-4198 • amy.sampson@wartburg.edu Carrie Elmore 300 Cox Rd. Enoree, SC 29335 (864) 237-7771 • carriee@g.clemson.edu

2012-2013 AMAA Royalty Queen Ashlyn Richardson, Missouri

Junior Princess

Stephanie Kersten, Nebraska

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American Junior Maine-Anjou Association • ajmaa@kc.rr.com • www.maine-anjou.org

Hello All!

by Elizabeth Heaton, at-large director

I hope that everyone had a great summer show season and enjoyed the junior national in Lima, Ohio. I am Elizabeth Heaton and I was recently elected on the American Maine-Anjou Junior Board as an At-Large Director.

I am very excited and enthusiastic about being a new addition to the board for the next two years. I hope to help make an impact on our American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) and work to make improvements that benefit junior exhibitors. I currently reside in Toulon, Ill., on our family farm. I am attending Black Hawk College this year and I am involved in the livestock judging program.

It’s the time of year I love. The leaves are changing colors, the combines start harvesting and finally the weather is cooling down, hair growing weather has returned.

Although it has been a great summer I am glad the fall of 2012 has arrived.

With fall comes the adventure of searching for that perfect show calf for the coming year. I love traveling all over the country looking through baby calves and getting to catch up with old friends at sales. My favorite part of the fall is heading to Kansas City and Louisville. I have only been attending these two shows for four years and I wouldn’t miss them for the world.

They are a time to catch up with some old friends, make new ones and just spend quality time with the stock people you love.

Many of us juniors attended the National Youth Leadership Conference

(NYLC) in E. Lansing, Mich., this summer.

I believe it is safe to say that we all had a blast! I really enjoyed getting the chance to meet other Maine-Anjou exhibitors from all over the U.S. and making friendships that will last a lifetime. The speakers we were fortunate enough to have at this year’s NYLC were phenomenal.

I do believe many would agree that the trip we made to Everett Toms was one that won’t be forgotten. I would like to extend a big thank you to Kasey and Lindsey for planning our week! Also, thank you Michigan State University for having us to your facilities.

A reminder to all of the MaineAnjou breeders, we are now selling ads in the annual Maine-Anjou calendar.

If you are interested in purchasing an ad please contact the AMAA or any junior board member. All profits from the ads sold go towards the traveling costs acquired throughout the year as our junior board travels to the different shows. Your support of our junior board is always greatly appreciated! Well, I hope all of you have a great fall, best of luck to all the junior exhibitors at Kansas City and Louisville. Hope to see you all there!

June 15-21, 2013 Grand Island, neb.

natIonal JunIor heIfer show

Junior Show Report Ohio State Fair

Indiana State Fair

July 31 - Aug. 6, 2012 – Columbus, Ohio Judges: Neal Branscum, Kentucky (heifers) Kyle Rosenboom, Minnesota (steers)

Aug. 7, 2012 – Indianapolis, Ind. Judges: Jirl Buck, Oklahoma (heifers) Jon Declerk, Iowa (steers)

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Abbie Collins, New Paris, Ohio

Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion Female Champion Overall

Exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

Exhibited by Hannah Spohn, Oak Hill, Ohio

Grand Champion Steer Exhibited by Lance Utt, Mantua, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Exhibited by Blake Ford, Westpoint, Ind.

Exhibited by Janel Gilbert, Greenville, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Exhibited by Mackenzie Fruchey, Fayette, Ohio

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio

Grand Champion Steer 5th Overall Exhibited by Emily Greenwald, Bloomington, Ind.

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Junior Show Report

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Exhibited by Jennifer Hinen, Columbia City, Ind.

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Reserve Overall

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Exhibited by Derek Humphrey, Dixon, Ill.

Exhibited by Kori McLaughlin, Mediapolis, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa

Illinois State Fair

Aug. 8-9, 2012 – Springfield, Ill. Judges: Ken Geuns, Michigan (heifers) Mark McCully, Ohio (steers)

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Elizabeth Heaton, Toulon, Ill.

Iowa State Fair

Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Curt Fergason, Bushnell, Ill.

Aug. 14-15, 2012 – Des Moines, Iowa Judges: Clint Rusk, Oklahoma (heifers) Jim Williams, Texas (steers)

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Kenton Lane, Corydon, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Jamie Moore, Piasa, Illinois

Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Kailey Eskildsen, Northwood, Iowa

Grand Champion Steer Exhibited by Morgan McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa

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Junior Show Report

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Champion Steer

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Abby Staudt, Rockford, Iowa

Exhibited by Cameron Ward, Plattsburg, Mo.

Exhibited by Cheylee Nagel, Springfield, S.D.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Missouri State Fair

Aug. 13, 2012 – Sedalia, Mo. Judge: Jim Riley, Texas

Exhibited by Grace Riley, Harrisonville, Mo.

Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Tyler Lane, St. Catherine, Mo.

South Dakota State Fair

Exhibited by Samantha Schrag, Marion, S.D.

Sept. 1, 2012 – Huron, S.D. Judge: Kolby Burch, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Reserve Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion Female

Exhibited by Rachael Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.

Exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D.

Exhibited by Kristin Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.

Eat Beef!!

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Open Show Report Ohio State Fair

Indiana State Fair

July 28, 2012 – Columbus, Ohio Judge: Alan Miller, Illinois

Aug. 8, 2012 – Indianapolis, Ind. Judge: Dave Brumbaugh, Indiana

Grand Champion Bull Exhibited by Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio

Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion Female

Exhibited by Janel Gilbert, Greenville, Ohio

Exhibited by Jordan Kuhn, Greenfield, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Exhibited by Hard Luck Acres, Thornville, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Exhibited by Devin Coon, Oak Hill, Ohio

Exhibited by Konner Kirkpatrick, Avilla, Ind.

Grand Champion MaineTainer Bull Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio

Exhibited by Parker Reed, Galveston, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Kathy Lehman, Shelby, Ohio

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Exhibited by Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio

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Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Harper Henney, Angola, Ind.

Open Show Report Iowa State Fair

Aug. 11, 2012 – Des Moines, Iowa Judge: Mark Hoge, Illinois

Grand Champion Bull

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Kyle Marshall, Churubusco, Ind.

Exhibited by Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill.

Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Exhibited by Jonathon Pettigrew, Columbia City, Ind.

Illinois State Fair

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Brent Schnettgoecke, Carrolton, Ill.

Aug. 10, 2012 – Springfield, Ill. Judge: Luke Lemenager, Illinois

Reserve Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Iowa

Grand Champion Bull Exhibited by Fancy Creek Farm, Sherman, Ill.

Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Jamie Moore, Jerseyville, Ill.

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Kale Spengler, Durant, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion

Exhibited by Moore Land & Cattle, Jerseyville, Ill.

Exhibited by Austin Betzold, Nokimis, Ill.

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Open Show Report

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Nelson Cattle Co., Denison, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Bull Exhibited by Pilcher Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Tyler Lane, St. Catharine, Mo.

Missouri State Fair

Aug. 13, 2012 – Sedalia, Mo. Judge: Jeff Sargent, Texas

Grand Champion Bull

Grand Champion Bull

Exhibited by Kellie Asher, Columbia, Mo.

Exhibited by Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Iowa

Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Dustin Daehn, Cuba, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Exhibited by Rick Larrick, Shelbina, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Exhibited by Tyler Loudon, Creston, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Rachael Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.

No Photo Available Grand Champion MaineTainer Bull Exhibited by Mattison Ishmael, Gallatin, Mo.

Grand Champion MaineTainer Bull Exhibited by K&A Farm, Blakesburg, Iowa

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Cameron Ward, Plattsburg, Mo.

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Open Show Report

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Bull

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Mattison Ishmael, Gallatin, Mo.

Exhibited by Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb.

Exhibited by Kristin Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D.

Nebraska State Fair

Aug. 30, 2012 – Grand Island, Neb. Judge: Barry Wisner, Indiana

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Jade Hill, Falls City, Neb.

Exhibited by Mollie Wilken, Bloomfield, Neb.

South Dakota State Fair

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Samantha Schrag, Marion, S.D.

Sept. 2, 2012 – Huron, S.D. Judge: Jim Bloomberg, Illinois

Grand Champion Bull Exhibited by Castle Hill Show Cattle, Hamill, S.D.

Reserve Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Malina Lindstrom, Elm Creek, Neb.

Grand Champion Female Exhibited by Halley Becking, Florence, S.D.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion Female

Exhibited by Par 5 Cattle Co., Lake City, S.D.

Exhibited by Cheylee Nagel, Springfield, S.D.

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Entry Deadline: Nov. 10, 2012 Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 • 3 p.m.

In the “yards” • Livestock Sale Center NWSS, Denver, Colo.

Individual bull and female lots as well as pen-of-three bull and female lots are eligible.

As a pen show/sale feature, grand and reserve sale pen champions will be designated in all the divisions. Take advantage of the extra marketing avenue, the NWSS pen show always has a great crowd on hand.

Steve Bonham, Newcastle, Okla., will auctioneer the 2013 “Bright Lights” Sale.

Dustin Layton, Edmond, Okla., will be assisting with the “Bright Lights” Sale • (317) 821-1100

s t h g i L t h g i Br Maine-Anjou Bull & Female Sale

P.O. Box 1100 - Platte City, MO 64079 - (P) 816.431.9950 - (F) 816.858.9951 www.maine-anjou.org - maine@kc.rr.com 28

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Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Bull & Female Sale 3 P.M., SATURDAY, JAN. 19, 2013 Entry Deadline: Nov. 10, 2012

Rules, Regulations

and

PRoceduRes

NoTEWoRThY ITEMS & PRoCEDURES • Eligibility: Active AMAA adult and junior members are eligible to consign to this sale.

• Fees: An official entry form, original registration certificates or applications for registration A. Sale order and screening process. and proper fees must be submitted by Nov. 10, 2012. The sale expense will be 12% a. A three-man committee will screen all bulls. ($100 of the $250 entry fee will be applied to 12% commission). For consignments b. EPDs will be provided to the screening committee to be used that go through the sale another $60 charge will come from the NWSS yard release at their discretion. office. The 12% commission will apply to any total “No Sale” prices. Entry fees are nonc. Each committee member will be evaluating structural and refundable. phenotypic design.

• Health Certificate: An individual health certificate must accompany every consignment, Sale order will be determined by the points each bull made in quadruplicate, and leaving blank the consignee and destination spaces. Each accumulates. animal must meet the health regulations set by the state of Colorado for interstate d. The following minimums must be met to be eligible for sale shipment. order: • Substitutions: $50 per head.

1. WDA at a minimum of 2.5 lbs.

• Payment: All AMAA past due accounts will be deducted from consignor prior to payment.

2. Scrotal minimum of 28 c.m. on bulls under a year of age • Data: Scrotal circumference, WDA and ultrasound data will be made available on every and 30 c.m. over a year of age. sale bull. e. The number of bulls sold will not be set at a certain number.

• Entries: All consignments must be sired by a registered Maine-Anjou bull. f. Bulls that accumulate a low point total may be screened from • Hair Samples: For purposes of parent verification. (At the discretion of AMAA.) the sale. Entry fees of screened bulls are non-refundable.

• Veterinary Service: Will aid at check-in. Consignments suspected of unethical practices will be disqualified. g. Screened bulls will be charged a $60 yard fee to be paid by • Semen Test: Every bull 14 months or older at the time of the sale must have a consignor to the NWSS. satisfactory semen evaluation. A semen evaluation certificate must accompany the health B. Sale order for consigned females will be determined by AMAA certificate. sale committee.

C. oNlY PhA and Th FREE consignments will be sold.

oFFICIAl ENTRY FoRM • Entry Deadline, Nov. 10, 2012 owner:

AMAA Number:

Mailing Address: City:

State:

Telephone:

Animal’s Name

Zip Code:

Social Security:

AMAA#

Birth Date

Birth Weight Weaning Weight Date Weighed

If you wish to submit a short footnote for your entries, please do so on a separate page. Also, if you have a good photo, please submit. Usability will be at the discretion of the AMAA staff.

NoN-REFUNDABlE I am a member of the AMAA and I certify that these consignments are in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the Bright lights Maine-Anjou Bull and Female Sale. I will not hold the AMAA responsible for any loss or injury to any animals, persons or articles and realize that the AMAA and the National Western are acting only as sponsors for this sale and assume no liability for any accidents, which may occur. I further stipulate that I will make my cattle available for veterinary examinations to check compliance with the sale rules and will not hold the sponsors liable in any case for enforcement of the rules. Consignments consigned to the National Western AMAA Bright lights Sale are free of liens and/or mortgages.

lab# Status

PhA & Th

lab Used

Total entry fee ($250 per head)

_____x $250 =__________________ Send forms, fees and original certificates or applications to: American Maine-Anjou Association 204 Marshall Rd. P.o. Box 1100 Platte City, Mo 64079-1100

_________________________________

Signature:

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Pillars of Beef Chain Success Moving the Industry Forward

T

he National Beef Quality Audit

Quality Challenges Ranked according to priority, 1991 to 2011

(NBQA) was

1991

1995

2000

2005

2011

External Fat

Overall Uniformity

Overall Uniformity

Traceability

Food Safety

Seam Fat

Overall Palatability

Carcass Weights

Overall Uniformity

Eating Satisfaction

every five years since

Overall Palatability

Marbling

Tenderness

Instrument Grading

Tenderness

Marbling

Market Signals

How and Where Cattle Were Raised

has provided guideposts

Tenderness Overall Cutability

External and Seam Fat

Segmentation

Lean, Fat, and Bone

Marbling

Cut Weights

Reduced Quality Due to Use of Implants

Carcass Weights

Weight and Size

initiated in 1991, and

for improving the U.S. beef supply. Early audits

External Fat Source: NBQA

focused on physical attributes of beef and beef by-products, such as marbling, external fat, carcass weight and carcass blemishes.

Results from the early audits were impressive. Excess fat, revealed as an issue in the 1991 NBQA, has been removed. Injection site lesions were drastically reduced, and progress in the reduction of other defects has also been achieved. It’s obvious that when cattlemen and other beef producers know about challenges that reduce profitability and limit progress, they step up.

Over the past 20 years, however, the landscape of the industry – and of society – has changed dramatically. The changes in cattle and beef markets, in eating patterns, in consumer attitudes, and more were considered as phases of the 2011 NBQA were being developed, as the research was conducted, and as researchers and study participants reviewed the resulting data.

Funded by The Beef Checkoff

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Cattle Genetics

T

he 2011 NBQA was the most comprehensive and detailed audit yet. The components yielded a wealth of information that will create an industry roadmap for driving sectors of the industry forward and creating more opportunities for all beef producers. They include:

Phase I: Face-to-face Interviews over an 11-month period of each production sector helped define seven different quality categories. Understanding what quality means to the various industry sectors, as well as determining the value of each quality attribute to the sectors, will help the industry make modifications needed to increase the value of its products.

Some conclusions from Phase I interviews: 1) Terminology about quality among segments is not standardized; 2) According to interview participants, consumers want to know more about the beef they consume, how it’s raised and where it comes from; 3) Food safety is the single most important quality attribute to packers, foodservice and retailers; 4) While the industry produces a safe, high-quality product, continuous improvement in these areas should be an industry-wide focus; 5) The entire industry prides itself on humane animal treatment, but segments closer to the consumer have additional customer/societal pressures to ensure humane treatment; and 6) Interviews confirm that the industry must do a better job of telling its story.

Phase II: A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on about 18,000 carcasses on the harvest oor in eight processing plants. Quality and yield grade characteristics were gathered from about 9,000 chilled carcasses in 28 processing plants, and instrument grading information from approximately 2.4 million carcasses from 17 plants owned by four processing companies was compiled. The information helps the industry measure progress compared to previous surveys, and provides a benchmark for future industry efforts.

Some results from Phase II research: 1)

Individual animal ID has been increasing. The number of cattle individually identified with visual tags jumped from 38.7 percent in 2005 to 50.6 percent in 2011;

2) An increasing number of carcasses are grading USDA Choice and Prime. This suggests continued improvement in product eating quality; 3) Instrument grading was not found to be notably

USDA Prime and Choice Trend

different than human cooler

Comparison of percent USDA Prime and Choice from NBQAs of 1991, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2011

grading. These results may accelerate the trend toward more instrument grading; 4)

Carcass sizes have increased significantly, but average

80% 70% 60% 50% 40%

20%

This suggests the industry

10%

and management, especially at the feedyard; and

49%

51%

55%

61%

30%

quality grades have improved. has made strides in selection

55%

0% 1991

1995

2000

2005

2011

Source: NBQA

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5) The trend toward more “branded” beef

USDA Quality Grade and Yield Grade

at the supermarket was supported by

Percentage distribution1 of carcasses stratified by USDA quality2 and yield grades

both Phase I and Phase II research.

USDA Quality Grade, %

This suggests a need for more program

USDA Yield Grade

cattle.

Prime

Choice

Select

Other

1

0.0

3.6

7.3

1.4

Phase III: A survey of 3,755 cattlemen

2

0.4

22.8

15.3

2.4

helped identify the adoption of Beef Quality

3

1.8

25.9

8.0

1.5

4

0.5

6.3

1.4

0.4

5

0.1

1.3

0.1

0.1

Assurance (BQA) management principles.

This marks the first time cattle producers

1

have been surveyed on a national basis for

2

input to measure and strengthen practices

Carcasses with missing values for USDA quality or yield grades are not included.

USDA quality grade was affected by maturity and dark-cutting beef, and there were no Canner carcasses observed in the audit.

Source: NBQA 2011

that support confidence in beef products and production systems.

Some Phase III Survey findings:

1) Nearly 90 percent of producers have a working relationship with their veterinarians. However, about a quarter of producers said they would use medications other than as directed on a drug product’s label without being directed by a vet; 2) Use of electric prods is becoming rare in the industry. Overall, 98.4 percent said they do not use an electric prod as their primary driving tool; 3) Progress continues to be made in quality areas identified in the 1991 NBQA. The preferred route for administering injections is subcutaneous (84.2 percent), and 87 percent said their preferred location for injections was in front of the shoulder; and 4) About 78 percent had attended a meeting at which best management practices or BQA principles had been discussed, and of those cow-calf producers who had attended a BQA session, 99 percent said they followed best management practices consistent with BQA. A Strategy Workshop: Forty-one individuals representing each segment of the industry met to review results of the research phases and discuss implications for the U.S. beef industry. Strategies developed at the meeting provides the industry a blueprint for the next five years.

Recordkeeping Methods Percentages of Phase III survey respondents keeping track of withdrawal times by method

Individual ID Animal in a

Overall

Seedstock

Commercial cow/calf

Backgrounder / preconditioner

Stocker / yearling

Feedlot

Dairy

78.3

88.8

76.9

73.4

61.9

77.9

83.2

11.0

4.3

10.8

12.8

22.5

15.5

11.7

9.1 1.6

6.6 0.4

10.6 1.7

9.6 4.3

13.8 1.9

5.5 1.0

3.7 1.5

1

group 2

groups 3

Tracking More than one 1

By recording the individual ID

Source: NBQA 2011

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2

By identifying only animals in a group that are treated

3

By tracking groups of cattle where individuals within the group were treated

The Pillars of Success

A disconnect with dairy. Dairy animals supply a significant

Some key priorities were identified at the Strategy Workshop after participants had a chance to review the data:

portion of the beef marketed, so communicating the importance of BQA to the dairy segment is crucial.

Carcass inconsistency. The industry must eliminate costly non-

Assuring eating satisfaction and product integrity

conformers and provide better market signals that lead to better

is paramount. The industry must focus on protecting, defending and continuously improving eating satisfaction

selection, production practices and post-harvest fabrication.

and product integrity. In order to do this, it must find a way

No common language. The communication barrier that allows

to connect consumers to the beef story by assuring product

segments to define value differently must be resolved.

authenticity and demonstrating transparency. Meeting these

Potential food safety issues. While the industry has a stellar

objectives will require more effective information sharing to

food safety record, the industry must closely monitor emerging

improve beef’s value while maximizing consumer trust.

pathogens and address potential challenges.

We must do a better job of telling our industry’s terrific story. The industry has a great story to tell, but often the message is marginalized by those who don’t want the

Lost Opportunities

Lost opportunities* per head identified by NBQA 2011

industry to succeed.

Quality Grade

($ 25.25)

Yield Grade

($

5.77)

Carcass Weight

($

6.75)

Participants in the 2011 NBQA Strategy Workshop identified

Hide/Branding

($

0.74)

a number of potential barriers to success in the industry.

Offal

($

5.15)

Total

($ 43.66)

Barriers to Success

They included: A low level of written protocols. Proper recordkeeping must become more consistent through the entire supply chain.

*Amount lost due to nonconformance with ideal targets for quality.

Source: NBQA 2011

Balancing the needs of all industry segments. There must be a system that transmits information and facilitates data flow to communicate the proper signals throughout the supply chain.

Conclusion Only that which is measured can be effectively managed.

A lack of trust between industry segments. Transparent and accurate information

The NBQA provides an industry-wide scorecard for individual decision-makers across the beef supply chain to improve the

sharing between

quality and value of U.S. beef. More than that, though, it helps

segments would

identify and correct quality shortfalls and non-conformance,

help increase

which will lead to greater profitability through improved beef

trust and build a

demand.

more authentic and sustainable beef industry.

More information about the 2011 NBQA (and how it compares to preceding audits), as well as the NBQA Executive Summary, can be found on the Beef Quality Assurance website at www.bqa.org.

For more information contact: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association 9110 East Nichols Avenue | Centennial, Colorado 80112 303.694.0305

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AMAA Survey - Part 2

2012 Membership Survey

by John Boddicker, executive vice president

In the last issue of the Voice magazine two sections of the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA) membership were addressed. In the Headquarters editorial the communications department was addressed and on pages 73-75 we reported on the general makeup of respondents, type of breeding programs and how data enters into respondents programs.

This edition of the Voice will address questions in the survey that made reference to AMAA staff and services. The survey did show a very favorable response to our staff ’s abilities to answer your questions in a timely and friendly manner. An item of note when asked what services of the association you have used, the obvious use of registration and transfer services were high but notably other services available to the membership were used minimally at best. Registration fees and representation received by membership received high marks, this being said by a large number of the respondents registering and transferring from one to ten head per year.

At times I hear “ I am a small breeder and can’t compete” or “What I do doesn’t make any difference.” Really nothing could be farther from the truth, with the reality being that the Maine-Anjou association is made up of a large number of small breeders!

Even what may be considered larger scale within our membership would be considered quite moderate in industry standards.

Given the large number of small breeders we have in our membership, a marketing suggestion that I think would be beneficial would be to incorporate some type of cooperative marketing plan. Whether that be through state association members, state or regional breeders going together, anything that would create the volume and interest your desire.

When asked what services were used by the membership, 38.4% said only registered animals while 77.3% said registered and transferred animals.

100 75 50 25 1

3.3% used MainExpress as a marketing tool and 2.8% of the membership have purchased from MainExpress.

100 75 50 25 1

100 75 50 25

5.2% Purchased 4.7% from the Consigned NWSS to NWSS

1 11.8% have placed an ad with the Voice magazine and 8.1% have utilized the services of the commercial development director.

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25 1

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3.3% 2.8% Use Maine Purchased from Express Maine Express

4.7% have consigned animals to the National Western Bright Lights Maine-Anjou sale and 5.2% have purchased animals from this sale.

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77.3% Registered and 38.4% transferred Registered only

11.8% Advertised with the Voice

8.1% Used services of the Commercial Development Director

AMAA Survey - Part 2 99.1% found the AMAA staff friendly and 98.1% found the AMAA staff reliable.

100

99.1% Found AMAA staff friendly

75 50

98.1% Found AMAA staff reliable

75 50

19 Do not Transfer

150 Transfer 1-10

22 Transfer 11-25

1-10

11-25

3 Transfer 26-50

2 Transfer 51+

26-50

51+

1

1

None

94.3% found the current registration fees fall within the guidelines of associations of similiar size with 5.7% saying they did not.

100

94.3% Fall within guidelines

75 50

5.7% Disagree

25 1

83.4% feel proper representation is made by elected board of directors and 16.6% disagree.

100 83.4% Feel there is proper representation

75 50 25

16.6% Disagree

1

Number of head registered in a year breakdown.

100 75 50

1

100

25

25

25

Number of head transferred in a year breakdown.

2 Do not Register

None

155 Register 1-10

1-10

34 Register 11-25

11-25

5 Register 26-50

6 Register 51+

26-50

51+

Addressing a Few More Issues From the Comment Section:

As with the last issue, I will address some of the comments that were more critical than praise worthy!

“You are losing members due to the requirement of having to choose MAPP or Breeder’s Choice programs.

Bull! Many of us breeders are old and irritated easily.

We send you money for a service and when you require us to do anything, some will just tear up your dues check and raise Maines without you. The phrasing of your rules has a bossy flavor to me as I read them, please find unaffiliated, bright people to write them.

The flavor should strive for ‘We work for you, how can we help your Maine business.’ I wish you success, your success helps me be successful.”

AMAA Response: When instituting new programs at a breed association one always runs the risk of a certain percentage of the membership to be in disagreement. While the association believes strongly in MAPP and its potential good for the future of the breed, there is the choice not to participate. So the good news is you don’t have to if you don’t want to. I am not sure how much more democratic that can be? Yes, the association is for its members and we here at the AMAA do work for you, the membership. The majority of the responses to the survey would indicate that we are doing our job in a very courteous and professional way.

Hopefully that is and will continue to be the case. We do phrase rules and regulations in a straight forward manner but at no time has it ever been meant to be offensive, pushy or bossy. Basically, just plain and simple.

Next issue we will address some of questions regarding our junior program.

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story by Kasey Herman photos by Lindsey Broek Sixteen members of the American Junior MaineAnjou Association (AJMAA) representing eight states joined together in E. Lansing, Mich., July 26 - July 30, 2012 for Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow, the AJMAA National Youth Leadership Conference (NYLC).

The weekend started on Thursday with Lindsey and I picking the attendees up at the airport from noon until 4 p.m. We took everyone to the hotel where we met two attendees that drove themselves. Everyone got themselves settled into their rooms and met in the lobby at 5 p.m. Lindsey and I had a surprise activity planned for everyone. We picked up some pizza and took them to a Lansing Lugnuts baseball game! We ate the pizza in the parking lot and then made our way into the game and to our seats, which were right by 3rd base. We made it back to the hotel around 10 p.m. and gave the juniors some time to interact and get to know each other a little more.

Friday morning started out at 8:15 a.m. with a Michigan State University (MSU) bus picking us up at the hotel. Dr. Dave Hawkins rode on the bus with us and was able to point out MSU facilities as we made our way to campus. We started our day at Anthony Hall and the Meats Laboratory. Dr. Janice Swanson spoke to the group about being proactive on animal welfare. Ms. Sara Wells then went over processing and evaluating carcasses. Some of the group had never been able to get a close look at a meat carcass or tour a meats lab, so this was very interesting to most of us.

At noon we went to the Livestock Pavilion where we had lunch served to us and Dr. Dan Grooms visited with the group about Beef Herd Health programs.

We then went to the Purebred Beed Cattle Barn where Mr. Ken Metz, Dr. Dan Buskirk and Mr. Cody Sankey held lab sessions about anything from freeze branding, body condition scoring, cattle processing to tattooing and tagging. The day ended with Mr. Sankey going over cattle judging and evaluation giving the group two classes to judge.

Even with such a full day Friday, Saturday started bright and early with Heather Schultz, Georgia, as

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our speaker. She was extremely energetic, so it definitely kept the kids awake all morning.

At 1 p.m. we started on a 2 1/2 hour trip to Tom Farms in Leesburg, Ind. They farm 16,000 acres, have at least ten tractors and 30 employees. Of course they also have MaineAnjou cattle! They served a wonderful meal after the tour of their farm and we headed back.

Sunday was a more relaxing day, which was much needed after two very full days of activities.

The early afternoon was spent at GGS Genetics in Mason, Mich., where Dr. John Gunther explained the reproductive services they offer. We were also able to look through the cattle that people have there and cattle that he owns. The rest of the afternoon, every attendee decided to make their way into my room to watch the Olympics. It was great to relax and watch everyone really get into the games! In the evening, Justin Ransom, Illinois, spoke to the group about making decisions as they grow up and how difficult it can be. He gave great tips on how to overcome those difficulties and great advice from his own experience on how to make those decisions.

All the attendees left on Monday and it was great to see everyone exchanging numbers and names on Facebook so they could keep in touch. We hope that everyone went home with more knowledge but also with a lot more friends! The 2013 location for NYLC has not been confirmed, but we will let everyone know as soon as we get it figured out.

Participants this year included, Bailey Buck, Reighly Blakley, Ladd Landgraf, Becca Moore, Oklahoma; Leighton Robbins, Ryan Holaway, Collin Cass, Texas; Bailey Core, Kennedy Core, Iowa; Victoria Baker, Wally Martin, Florida; Andrew Weaver, Mich.; Bevan Holmgren, Indiana; Lauren Prill, Kansas; Elizabeth Heaton, Illinois, and Stephanie Kersten, “aka Princess�, Nebraska.

Thank you to everybody that helped make the 2012 NYLC a huge success!

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Thank-You!

The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) would like to thank the following for their support in donating or purchasing items in the silent auction during the 2012 National Junior Show.

We appreciate your support towards the 2012 National Youth Leadership Conference (NYLC) in E. Lansing, Mich., July 26 - 30, 2012.

Carrie Elmore Tomson Cattle Cliff Randall Rachael Carlson Showtimes Magazine Taylor Dorsey Lindsey Broek Kasey Herman John and Rhonda Boddicker Tammy Grauer Texas Junior Maine Assoc.

AMAA Bevan and Ean Delvin Holmgren Bovance Show Circuit Katie Marston Elmore Cattle Lisa Reid Bailey Buck Vermeer Mee Mee’s Custom Embroidery Iowa Junior Maine Assoc.

Amy Sampson Funk Show Cattle AMAA Voice Focus Marketing Sheila Miller Bailey Tomson Joe Seal Todd Sampson

Edje Hannah Imgrund Alexander Family David Wisnefski Laina Wireman Rachel Rigdon Melissa Alexander Rick Humphrey Rachael Rogers Beth Tomson Bob Buzzell Beth Herman Kim Herman Carol Alexander Brianna Bathery Evan Funk Foster Brothers Sampson Family Morgan Tomson Bliss Vet Services Zane Langmeier Andra Shobe Curt Larsen Jesse Bastian Tyler Echler Terry Muir Susie Petersen Gail Vander Kolk Barbara Reimker Megan Stammann Will Alexander Cody Tebbenkamp Michelle Scott

P.O. Box 1100 ● Platte City, MO 64079 (816) 431-9950 ● ajmaa@kc.rr.com

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2012 National Maine-Anjou Show and Convention held in conjunction with the 2012 American Royal, Kansas City, Mo.

(meetings to be held in Governors room and American Royal board of directors’ room)

Wednesday, Oct. 31 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Building/Grounds (full board requested) Show (full board requested) Long Range (full board requested) Finance (full board requested)

7 p.m. Board Meal

Thursday, Nov. 1

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Sale/Magazine 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Breed Improvement and Foundation 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Annual Membership Lunch and Meeting 2 p.m.

AMAA Board of Directors’ Meeting

Friday, Nov. 2

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Youth and Promo/Marketing 10:30 a.m. Show 12 p.m.

Junior Maine-Anjou Show followed

by Open Maine-Anjou Show (starting with bulls)

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Louisiana

Proven calving ease Homozygous Solid Black TH & PHA FREE

Foundational • Commercial • Show Quality Cattle Everett - Mike - Steve Forkner Rt. 1 Box 19 • Richards, MO 64778 www.trulinemaines.com • (877) 489-0570 • eforktlg@inetvisions.net

Montana

Denison Acres

Breeders of Quality registered Maine-anjou & Mainetainers

Breeding Cattle and Show Cattle Private treaty

Contact: SEK or Genex for semen

800.443.6389 or 222.333.1783 (318) 697-4617 - Cell

Oklahoma

A Building Block to the Future!

The RIGHT BEGINNING for a GOOD ENDING

Home of KBSC Watergate 1W

Steer raised by Kahl Cattle Co.

Denny and Donna Denison P.O. Box 86 Keatchie, LA 71046 (318) 697-4617 (318) 747-1400

advertise here!

816-858-9954

P.O. Box 1475 Fort Benton, MT 59442 Mike O’Hara — (406) 734-5434 Heath O’Hara — (406) 734-5443 Hardy O’Hara — (406) 734-5252 www.oharalandandcattle.com

Bob Fields, D.V.M. • Maine-Anjou • Show Cattle • Bulls • Seedstock 36578 Morgan Hill Rd. • Wister, OK 74966 (918) 655-7750 • (918) 655-3105 okiebluesky@hotmail.com

North Dakota

Black Polled Purebred & Percentage Maine-Anjou

Gene & Danette Loder 13408 90th St. S.W. • Scranton, ND 58653 (701) 275-6227 — home • (701) 206-0721 — cell lodercc@ndsupernet.com

Nov/Dec Voice Deadline: October 1 October 2012

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Card Ads Ken, Barbara & Justin Suess

12246 County Road 1560 Ada, Oklahoma 74820 h: 580.436.3056 m: 580.421.7410 suesscattle@yahoo.com

SUESS

cattle co.

Bulls, heifers and show prospects for sale at all times!

South Dakota

Destiny Livestock Doyle, Lorie & Kelsie DeJong

21824 Elk Creek Rd. Box Elder, S.D. 57719 605.923.5398 Home ○ 605.390.0293 - Doyle

www.destinylivestock.com

Miles & Kim DeJong 31842 DeJong Rd. Kennebec, SD 57544 (605) 869-2329 (605) 222-1292 - Miles cell www.dejongranch.com Visitors welcome!

Please no Sunday business

NU NuHaveN Cattle CompaNy Quality Purebred and MaineTainer cattle with out cross genetics.

Blane & Cindy Nagel Landon, Shayna, Cheylee & Shalayne 31164 E.R.S. Rd. ● Springfield, SD 57062 Blane 605.464.1187 (cell) 605.369.2628 (home) nagelcattle@excite.com nagelcattle.com

Gary & Kristine Smith (403) 227-2523 (403) 350-9802 - cell

Kelly & Scott Fraser (403) 598-4323

www.nuhavencattle.com

Box 198 - Pine Lake, Alberta - T0M 1S0

Texas County Line RanChes John H. Schuessler & Sons Box 115, Castell, TX 76831 (325) 247-4048 ○ (325) 247-3446 Maine-Anjou Cattle • Club Calves

Sid Greer Daingerfield, Texas (903) 645-3232 - phone (903) 645-7752 - fax (903) 452-9738 - cell info@greerfarm.com

Auctioneers Al Conover Auctioneer

P.O. Box 9 Baxter, IA 50028 (641) 227-3537 Office (641) 227-3686 Home (641) 227-3792 Fax (515) 491-8078 Cell

Do you want to put some vigor back in your herd?

FULLBLOOD RED & WHITE GENETICS THE BASIS OF THE MAINE-ANJOU BREED www.greerfarm.com

conover@conoverauction.com www.conoverauction.com

Alta., Canada Fred & Joan DeRouchey

1001 Hurst Ave. • Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: (605) 990-6488 Fax: (605) 990-6489 Mobile: (605) 530-6488 or (605) 530-6489 derouchey@mitchelltelecom.net www.deroucheycattle.com

Since 1970

www.manitoumaineanjou.ca

“Outcross Pedigrees” Gary & Sandy Graham Marsden, Sask. - Canada 306.823.3432 grahamgs@sasktel.net

STEVE BONHAM AUCTIONEER

Cell | 405.823.2972 Res. | 405.387.3236 Fax | 405.387.2965 1748 South Portland Newcastle, OK 73065 “Your sale is my main concern”

Ron KReis Auctioneer (740) 796-5242 • (740) 683-3235 • rtkreis@hughes.net

2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer Specializing in purebred and general livestock auctions

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Card Ads Bill Sheridan auctioneer (517) 676-9800 740 S. Cedar St. Mason, MI 48854

www.sheridanauctionservice..com

Worthy of Your Confidence

Jame Secondino

Services

20860 Clinton Rd. Paris, IL 61944 812.208.0956 Cell www.livestockins.com Re p r e s en ti n g

AMERICAN LIVESTOCK

Genetic Preservation & Cloning Services 2938 380th St. â—‹ Sioux Center, IA 51250 1-800-999-3586 (1-877-426-8262) www.bovance.com

Sullivan Supply LIVESTOCK GROOMING PRODUCTS Sullivan Supply South Sullivan Supply Inc. Hillsboro, Texas Dunlap, Iowa (800) 588-7096 (800) 475-5902 Fax: (712) 643-5154 Fax: (254) 582-7114 Call Today For Free Mail Order Catalog

Check us out online at www.sullivansupply.com and on Facebook!

Maine-Anjou

Practical, Profitable, Predictable October 2012

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What I Should ‘a Done..

was send an EDJE email blast!

Office: 866.839.3353 Email: info@edje.com www.edje.com

If you need to get the word out fast, call us.

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innovative web & print design

Predator DMCC Lamborgini X Miss Jewel 19N 3/4 Maine-Anjou

Duracell

BK Lifeline X NTC 615 Ever Ready 3/4 Maine-Anjou

Unstoppable

Monopoly X Habanero/Witch Dr. 1/2 Maine-Anjou

GVC Suh

GVC Statesman X Miss Green Valley PB Maine-Anjou

I-80

Ali X Hard Drive PB Maine-Anjou

K E S

Genetics

800.443.6389 9525 70th Rd. Galesburg, KS 66740 www.sekgenetics.com

The Irishman

Irish Whiskey X Chill Factor 1/2 Maine-Anjou

Mercedes Benz

Ali X DCC Mercedes 701P 3/4 Maine-Anjou

I-90

I80 X Bleeding Purple 5/8 Maine-Anjou

GVC Scooby Suh

Ali 2

GVC Suh X Sabrina 1S 3/4 Maine-Anjou

Polled Energizer X FJH Countess 115M PB Maine-Anjou

DCC Hard Drive

GVC Special Delivery 42S

Hard Core X Miss Pinnacle PB Maine-Anjou

GVC Noble Man 11N X GVC Sarah Jane 402P PB Maine-Anjou

Other Services/In House Lab - BVD Testing for P.I.’s - BioPRYN Blood Pregnancy Testing - Neospora Testing - Johne’s Testing - A.I. Schools & Supplies - Complete Embryo Facility - Semen Volume Discounts (starting at $300 - some bulls may not apply) - No Minimum Straw Orders - No Packing & Handling Fees

Upcoming A.I. School Dates Nov. 3-4 & Dec. 1-2 Call for more details!

800.443.6389 October 2012

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ilkinridge tock arm

Dec. 1, 2012

GRUNTHAL AUCTION MART 1:00 p.m.

PRODUCTION SALE “One of the largest purebred herds in Canada”

Black & Red

MAINE ANJOU

15 Heifer calves • 40 Bred Heifers • 50 Cows

For more information, contact: SID WILKINSON

Ridgeville, Man. (204) 373-2631 ph • 324-4302 cell

ONLINE CATALOGUE:

www.wilkinridge.blogspot.com

Practical...

Profitable...

Predictable...

P.O. Box 1100 - Platte City, MO 64079 - (P) 816.431.9950 - (F) 816.858.9951 www.maine-anjou.org - maine@kc.rr.com 46

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BK Unlimited Power DMCC Limited Edition 4F Purebred

GVC Special Delivery GVC Noble Man 11N Purebred

GEF Open Bar Ice Chest 3/4 Maine

DCC Hard Drive 138R CMAC Hard Core Purebred

GVC Maverick SLC Sooner 101M Purebred

Majors Money Man 673J Majors Waldo Purebred

GVC Fortune and Glory SLC Sooner 101M Purebred

BFW Mitten Man Q35P FJH Special Edition 505M Purebred

Mercedes Benz Cowan’s Ali 4M 3/4 Maine

GCC SLC Merger SLC Sooner 101M 3/4 Maine

TLM Bouncer 152L DMCC Body Builder 3/4 Maine

Boomer DMCC Limited Edition Purebred

I-80 Predator Lamborghini (Double bred Midas) Cowan’s Ali 4M Purebred 3/4 Maine

K&A Nautica 47N EBB Strictly Business Purebred

CAG Shiver 301R Chill Factor MaineTainer

Unstoppable Monopoly 50% Maine-Anjou

The Irishman Irish Whiskey 50% Maine-Anjou

Cattle Visions Swag Monopoly MaineTainer

I-67 i-80 MaineTainer

(866) 356-4565 call for a free directory or view online at www.cattlevisions.com October 2012

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Extra Voice The Big Picture...

by Lindsey Broek, editor/director of communications

It has been a whirl wind summer around the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA). I still can’t believe fall is knocking at the door, where did summer go? Despite its blazing speed and temperatures, we had a GREAT summer. The National Youth Leadership Conference (NYLC) is always a highlight for Kasey and I. We get the opportunity to chaperone a great group of kids to a different destination each summer. This year we were privileged to take them to E. Lansing, Mich.

One of the highlights of our trip was an extensive tour at Michigan State University. They really rolled out the red carpet and it was an awesome experience for both the kids and us. A big thank you goes out to Ken Geuns, Dr. Hawkins, Cody Sankey and everyone else who helped make our day at the university.

Another highlight at NYLC were the speakers Heather Schultz and Justin Ransom. Both had very different approaches and presentations but great messages. Something in particular that stuck with me (yes, even the “adults” learned a few things here and there), was Justin’s message regarding the “big picture” in our lives. Similar to our life goals, Justin encouraged the kids to get an idea or picture of what they wanted for their lives in their mind. Every kid went through and told us where they were going to

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be in ten years. I know when I was that age I thought I knew EXACTLY what I was going to do with my life. But life gives us experiences that ultimately mold where our passion and interests lead us as adults.

Justin made sure to explain that our big picture may grow and evolve over time, but with that being said you can’t really go through life without one. Not only does this apply to the kids, but it applies to me, the association and to you as breeders as well. What is the big picture for your operation? Where would you like to see it grow? Where will your operation be in 10 years? I think it is very important to have goals and aspirations. Without those, you find yourself just going through the motions. We should always strive to move forward proactively.

With the state fair run almost complete, I would like to congratulate all those who exhibited cattle across the country. It was not an easy year to get livestock ready to compete. You should be commended for your efforts… great job!

The American Royal and N.A.I.L.E. are next up on the list. Our national show will be held in conjunction with the American Royal this year. You can find a complete schedule of events in this issue. I hope to see everyone at the fall shows and sales. Travel safe!

Index/Dateline Index of Advertisers Alexander Land ..................... 5 Beauprez Land & Cattle .......41 Bessler, James .......................43 Blind Badger Ranch .............52 Bonham, Steve......................42 Bovance ................................43 Bushy Park Farm ............... BC Cattle Visions ........................50 Conover Auction Services ......42 Continental Livestock Services .................................43 County Line Ranches............42 DeJong Ranch ......................42 DeRouchey, Fred ..................42 Destiny Livestock .................42 DJ's Cattle Co. .....................41 EDJE Technologies ..............44 Fort Worth Stock Show ........15 Graham, Gary.......................42 Green Valley Cattle Co. ...... IFC Greer Farms ..........................42 Jones Show Cattle ............50,51 K&A Farm............................41

Kahl Cattle Co. ..................4,41 Kreis, Ron.............................43 Loder Cattle Co. ....................41 Maine Focus ..........................40 Mid-Continent Farms..............1 Nagel Cattle Co .....................42 National Western ..................11 Nowatzke Cattle ................IBC NuHaven Cattle Co. ..............42 O’Hara Land & Cattle ..........41 Okie Blue Sky Farms........... .41 Redgate Cattle Co. ................41 Secondino, Jami ....................43 SEK ......................................45 Sheridan, Bill ........................45 Stenberg, Robert...................42 Suess Cattle Co......................42 Sullivan Supply.....................43 Truline Maines ...................3,41 Wendt, Kevin ........................43 Wilson Stock Farm ...............42 Wilkinridge Stock Farm ........47 Winegardner Show Cattle .....51

October 1 4 6 7 7 20 20 21 27

Entry Deadline: N.A.I.L.E., Louisville, Ky. Open Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Shows, Keystone International Livestock Exposition (K.I.L.E.), Harrisburg, Pa. Moore Land & Cattle Inaugural Sale, Alton, Ill. Northeastern Regional Junior Manie-Anjou Show, held in conjunction with the K.I.L.E., Harrisburg, Pa. State Fair of Texas Junior Maine-Anjou Show, Dallas, Texas MCF 27th Annual Club Calf Sale, Washington, Kan. Buck Cattle Co. Fall Premier XVIII, Madill, Okla.

Nowatzke Cattle Annual Female Sale, Michigan City, Ind. Bushy Park Farm Tradition of Excellence Elite Female Sale, Oct. 27, Mitchell, S.D.

November 2 3 3 10 14 15 18 24

National Maine-Anjou Show, held in conjunction with the 2012 American Royal, Kansas City, Mo. Winegardner Harvest of Excellence, Lima, Ohio Jones Show Cattle High Standards Female Sale, Harrod, Ohio N.A.I.L.E. Junior Maine-Anjou Show, Louisville, Ky. N.A.I.L.E. Open Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Shows, Louisville, Ky. Entry Deadline: Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Bull & Female Sale, Denver, Colo.

Blind Badger Ranch Back to the Basics VII, Fort Morgan, Colo.

MCF Top Cut Female Sale, Washington, Kan.

December 1

Wilkinridge Stock Farm Production Sale, Ridgeville, Man., Canada 3 January/February Voice Deadline 11 Hartman Cattle Co. 17th Customer Appreciation Sale, Syracuse, Neb.

November/December Voice Deadline Oct. 1 Call or e-mail Lindsey voiceeditor@kc.rr.com or 816.858.9954

January 1 Happy New Year!

18 Denver National Pen-of-Three Bull and Female Shows, Denver, Colo.

19 4th Annual Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Bull and Female Sale, Denver, Colo.

20 Denver National Open Maine-Anjou Bull Show, Junior MaineTainer Female Show, Open MaineTainer Female Show, Junior Maine-Anjou Show, Open Maine-Anjou Show, Denver, Colo.

February 1 3

March/April Voice Deadline 2012 Fort Worth Stock Show Open Fullblood Shows, Open Maine-Anjou Bull Show, Open MaineTainer Show, Open Maine-Anjou Show, Fort Worth, Texas

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 6 p.m. EST :: At the farm :: Harrod, Ohio Troy - 419.230.8675 Randy - 419.230.8734 Featuring approximately 45-50 Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer and Simmental heifer calves along with 40-45 bred females!

Sires Represented: Predator, Sooner, Wisdom, I-80, BKRI Trendsetter, Mercedes Benz, Step Up, Optimus Prime, Driver, Steel Force, Flying B Cut Above, Trademark, Meyer 734 & Chopper Watch the Web site for photos Oct. 1 and videos Oct. 15!

Sale managed by:

Bob - 309.337.1404 Nick - 309.337.6404

Troy & Randy Jones P.O. Box 127, Harrod, Ohio 419-648-9196 - home 419-648-9967 - office 419-230-8675 - cell www.jonesshowcattle.com

Campbell’s Lucky Lady Selling one daughter bred to Limited Edition

JSC Lucky Lady 116W Selling one full sib bred heifer

TJSC Lucky Lady 2X Selling 10 full sibs to this female

Miss Green Valley 766T Selling one daughter by TJSC Setting Trends

JSC Covergirl 2U Selling one full sister

JSC Lucky Lady 106W Selling two daughters by Sooner

KLS Diamond W516 Selling two daughters by Optimus Prime

MCLF/RP Loves To Smile Selling two daughters by Optimus Prime

She’s So Sweet Selling one daughter by Steel force and one daughter by Driver

WR Miss Peaches Selling two daughters by I-80

Cinderella Selling two daughters by Step Up

TJSC She’s So Sweet 9W Selling three daughters by Driver and one daughter by Flying B Cut Above

Bulls & Bred Female Sale - Saturday, Feb. 9

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OCTOBER 27TH | 3:00 PM CST | MITCHELL, SOUTH DAkOTA

SOOnER X AnITA LOAn - MAInE-AnjOU - The best set of Maine-Anjou cattle we’ve assembled - Direct daughter of the 2010 MaineTainer Show Heifer of the Year, Anita Loan

OUR BEST SET OF CATTLE SELL!

Offering 20 Donor Females & Bred Cows from the heart of our herd. In addition to 30 of our top end Bred Heifers!!

Offering 65 Elite Show Heifers! Hereford, Maine, MaineTainer, Angus, Chi, Shorthorn & Simmental’s Sell!

Pictures & video of the offering online at: www.bpfcc.com

BUILT RIGHT X P11 - PB SIMMEnTAL - Many PB Simmental’s like her sell

TAnk X TCC SHELBy - PB HEREFORD - Maternal sib to 2012 NWSS Champion

FInAL SOLUTIOn X DARLA - PB SHORTHORn - Offering the best show heifers in the nation

MERCEDES BEnz X MAXIMUS - MAInETAInER - Another great set of MaineTainer heifers sell this year

Make a faMily weekend in Mitchell, South dakota!

TOE ELITE FEMALE SALE | OCTOBER 27TH | 3:00 PM CST | MITCHELL, SOUTH DAkOTA

Bushy Park Farm

40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301 Fax: 605-996-0721 • Toll Free: 888-502-7322 Steve Robinson, Owner Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 Trae Simmons, Director of Sales, 765-438-2312 Stephanie Steck, Marketing, 402-680-1254 On-line at: www.bpfcc.com • Visitors always welcome!