Georgia Cattleman October 2022

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- YON FAMILY FARMS -

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FALL FEMALE & BULL SALE

FORAGE - DEVELOPED ANGUS CATTLE Select Offering of SimAngus & Ultrablack Cattle

200 Females Sell

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th at 1:00 p.m.

Proven donors, elite open feature heifers, pairs, bred cows & heifers

250 Bulls Sell

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th at 11:00 a.m.

150 two-year-old bulls & 100 yearling bulls

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YON HAZEL K158 / LOT 1

YON SARAH K18 / LOT 9

YON SALLY K399 / LOT 6 AAA 19492444

YON SARAH G896 / LOT 19

YON CHATTOOGA J1144 / LOT 173

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YON SARAH G686 / LOT 63

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YON SARAH E867/ LOT 64 AAA 20109684

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YON HARTWELL J1253 / LOT 174

YON STUNNER J1300 / LOT 190

Our Angus bulls in this sale (over 230 head) have the following AVERAGE compilation:

CE 9.0 TOP 30% • WW 77 TOP 15% • YW 137 TOP 10% • $M 82 TOP 10% • $B 169 TOP 15% • $C 300 TOP 5%

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Volume 50 | Number 10 | October 2022

IN THIS ISSUE… Association Reports 6 8 10 24 46 A bull at the Calhoun test station.

GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION 100 Cattlemen’s Drive | P.O. Box 27990 Macon, GA 31221 Phone: 478-474-6560 gca@gabeef.org | www.gabeef.org

GCA & GEORGIA BEEF BOARD STAFF Executive Vice President/Editor: Dale Sandlin, dale@gabeef.org GBB Program and Compliance Coordinator: Tricia Combes, tricia@gabeef.org GBB Director of Public Relations: Taylor Evans, taylor.evans@gabeef.org Membership and Facilities Coordinator: Sherri Morrow, sherri@gabeef.org Membership Engagement Coordinator: Taylor Pearce, taylor.pearce@gabeef.org Organizational Coordinator/Assistant Editor: Shelby Kirton, shelby@gabeef.org Publication Consultant Oak + Willow Creatives Publication Editor Keith Balser

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GCA President’s Report, By Rodney Hilley The Good Ole Days, By Dale Sandlin GCA Leadership GCWA Update, By Terri Parker YCC Update, By Zach Floyd

Industry News

15 NCBA News & Updates 18 Across the State 36 The Perfect Match, By Shelby Kirton 52 ABAC Fall Semester 2022 Update

By Dr. Mary Ellen Hicks

Reader Services

20 Georgia Beef Bites, By Taylor Evans 26 Wide Open Phrases, By Will Jordan 28 Associate Members 74 Beef Protein: The Stuff of Life

By Dr. Spencer Price, MD, MPH, MBA 90 Georgia Livestock Market News & Listings 93 Forage Facts 94 Beef Management Calendar 95 Calendar of Events

Expert Advice 22

Managing Postpartum Anestrus to Maximize Fertility this Fall

By Pedro L. P. Fontes, Ph.D. UGA Reproductive Physiologist and Beef Extension Specialist 64 Test. Your. New Bulls.

By Dr. Lee Jones, M.S., D.V.M., Associate Professor, Dept. of Population Health, UGA

B Ranch FemaleS ale RollingSaturday, October 15, 2022 at the Ranch Sale Headquarters in Yatesville, Georgia - High Noon

Selling 60 Outstanding “Top of the Breed” Angus Females

LOT 2

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Reg. No. 20314847 DOB: 10/20/21 Sire: Baldridge Limitless MGS: Angus Hill Steadfast 854B Sells open.

Reg. No. 20280760 DOB: 08/25/21 Sire: SG Salvation MGS: Hoover Dam Sells open.

RBR Rita J281

RBR Queen J198

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HOTEL HEADQUARTERS

Hampton Inn | (478) 994-9990 360 S, N Frontage Rd, Forsyth, GA

SALE MANAGER

Mark Sims (580) 595-0901 Simsplusllc.com

PRESIDENT's REPORT

Rodney Hilley It’s simply amazing how fast time flies by, isn’t it? Here it is the fall season, and we are left wondering: Where did the time go? I know that most of you can remember just a few short weeks ago when we were wondering when we would get some beneficial rain; and now many producers in my area can’t cut their hay because of the rain. I guess that’s the hay business!

By this time, we have completed two of the scheduled four Cattlemen’s Connections, with the most recent one being held in Moultrie. While I realize that this is a new process for many, it is a way that GCA is attempting to reach more members and recruit more producers to be members. So far, they have been very successful and the purpose behind them is being accomplished. The next quarterly event will be held on Nov. 18 in the Middle Georgia area. Watch the magazine and social media for more information. As of right now, our membership total is up by almost 300 members from the same time last year, and we are reaching for our goal of 5,500 members. With your help, we can do it. If you know of a neighbor or friend who might be interested, please contact them and see. Most of the time, it only takes someone asking them to join. Once they do, hopefully they will see the value in being a member and will want to stay a member. Keep in mind that they don’t have to own cattle to be a member; they just have to be interested in our association.

We recently had the Feed the Dawgs event in Athens, where we fed steaks to the UGA football team and coaches on Tuesday before the opening game against Oregon. This was a great event, and it was also very well received by all the coaches and players. They really 6

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appreciated us being there! If you are a football fan, you had to appreciate the effect that those steaks had against Oregon; they were totally dominated in every area by the UGA football team. That BEEF is very powerful!

Don’t forget the Georgia National Fair in October.

GCA and the Beef Board will have a booth at the fair, and your help is very much needed! This event is geared more toward the consumers and educating them about BEEF and its wonderful value. Anyone, including you, is asked to come help man the booth and help out. If you don’t know the answer to a question, someone will find out for you.

Also, don’t forget the new requirements for being named to a GCA committee this year. This change was adopted by the membership at the convention in Savannah back in February. It requires each local association to submit a list of people who are willing to serve on these committees; the names are submitted to the nominating committee, who will pick the individuals to serve. This gives you and your local association the ability to serve and help your association to be even better. GCA honestly needs and wants your participation, so please let your local association know if you are interested.

If you have any questions, concerns or ideas, please let me or one of the Board of Directors know. As I said earlier, if you have neighbors or friends who aren’t GCA members, please explain the benefits of being a member and ask them to join!

Until next time,

Rodney

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Deer Valley Growth Fund X Britt Blackcap 4985 n #5 $B and #13 $C amongst all non-parent Deer Valley Growth Fund sons

Sat., November 5, 2022 12 Noon Washington Georgia

SELLING:

90 Two-year-0ld Angus Bulls

A powerful offering of AI sired, athletic and genetically elite Angus bulls. 75% of the offering rank in the top 30% of the breed for weaning and yearling weight EPDs and weaned calf value ($W). Free delivery within 100 miles with purchase of multiple bulls.

BAR Quantum 384H (20164781) GAR Quantum X CAM Niagara A7033 n #1 YW EPD at +170 and #1 WW EPD at +93 in the 2022 BAR offering

30 Commercial Females

Raised on the ranch, these young commercial females are AI bred and cleaned up with low birthweight BAR bulls. They will begin calving in mid-October.

BAR Ashland 438H (20171098)

ONLINE BIDDING

To request a sale book, contact:

Mark C. Sims • (580) 595-0901 simsplusllc@gmail.com www.simsplusllc.com

GAR Ashland X MHB Sara 1095 n #4 RE EPD at +1.16 in the 2022 BAR offering

75 Years of Producing Quality Angus Cattle

B a r ne t t A n gu s R a n che s

Wilkes Barnett • (706) 401-9157 • Chris Goldman • (706) 401-3120 1685 Lexington Rd • Washington, GA 30673 • www.BarnettAngus.com

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EVP REPORT

The Good Ole Days

By Dale Sandlin

Do you ever wish you could go back in time? Since the age of 5, I’ve been fascinated by the potential to one day experience the past. That was when I fell in love with my favorite movie, Back to the Future. I often thought about what it would be like to be Marty McFly or Doc Brown and visit a unique period in our history. I would often consider going back to the “Old West” – until I remembered how much I appreciate air conditioning and indoor plumbing.

These days, I’d settle for going back to before technology made our lives so easy. While we have the luxury of knowledge in the palm of our hand, there’s something to be said for when times were much simpler. It seems like a never-ending effort to inundate our every moment with something else vying for our attention. Emails, texts, phone calls, notifications, Snapchats, Facebook reminders – and name any other social media service – are all in competition. It’s often difficult to set them aside long enough to have a moment of peace to think, to be able to complete a task, or to spend time with family. For many of you, join me in thinking back before widespread technology, and remember what it was like to have to make plans to meet up without the luxury of getting to communicate with someone in real time by cell phone; or to have to write a letter without the use of a word processor; or to have to wait for an important letter in the mail. I’d contend that those were the “good ole days.”

There is something to be said for the luxury of today.

Our industry has experienced a consistent improvement in technology. We’ve gone from hand-tabulating and tracking our herds, to keeping herd records through spreadsheets – and now to the convenience of doing it from our phones via the Internet and an app. We’ve gone from a visual inspection of cattle traits to tracking these traits through EPDs, and now through DNA testing of individual cattle to select matches to achieve our herd goals. Add to this the improvements in precision agriculture, and our industry has built on the foundation of those who came before us.

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As an industry, we’ve taken these tools and have improved in many different ways. For example, the use of antibiotics in our herds has become even more effective. The use of low-dose antibiotics in feeds has improved cattle digestion; with their use, cattle on this type of ration need less feed and produce less waste. The use of these antibiotics has also reduced the limiting occurrence and severity of diseases in cattle.

Another improvement has been in the implementation of implants as a growth promotant. Research in the use of these implants has shown an improvement of almost 13 percent in stocker cattle average daily gain, according to a study conducted

by Lawrence and Ibaruru in 2008. They also found that implants can also increase ribeye area and carcass yield.

Vaccines are another way that our industry has developed consistent improvement. By compounding different medicines, we can fight multiple pathogens in a single product. If the pathogen isn’t present, the vaccine has no effect. The use of vaccines is a simple solution to ensure the health of our cattle; this, in turn, ensures that we’re doing what is best for our cattle.

These are just some of the ways that we’ve seen improvements through technology. With continued research, our industry has a bright future ahead, but we must continue to ensure that we invest in those providing that research. GCA’s Legislative Committee has designated one of our main legislative priorities this next session: to secure additional funding for UGA’s Animal Dairy Science Department to improve research facilities and ensure that the faculty and staff are afforded the best possible conditions to provide implementable solutions for our members’ operations.

The likelihood of us returning to a simpler time is long gone, but we’re able to take advantage of these improvements to better our operations. These luxuries weren’t afforded to our ancestors, but they provide a golden opportunity for future producers. Though we can’t go back in time – right now at least – I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

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LEADERSHIP Leadership Team

Your GCA leadership team is here to serve you. Contact us with your ideas about our association or to visit about the cattle industry.

Rodney Hilley President

8881 Hwy 109 West Molena, GA 30258 678-372-9111 powdercreek@yahoo.com

Executive committee Members David Echols, Hull 706-540-6517 • dpe962@gmail.com

Zeb Duvall, Buckhead 706-347-0590 • zebulonduvall@gmail.com

Phil Moshell, Morris 229-881-5823 • pmoshell@yahoo.com

Cleve Jackson, Cave Spring 706-238-2464 • Cjack5216@gmail.com

Keith Hubbard, Valdosta 314-518-5454 • keithwh1@msn.com

Hailey Partain, Thomaston 706-647-8989 • hrobinson@uga.edu

CattleWomen’s President

Steve Blackburn, Waynesboro 214-912-1993 • sebcofarms@gmail.com

President Elect

Regional Vice Presidents Region 1:

Evan Dover 706-483-9741 edover_9180@hotmail.com

Region 7:

Brian McDaniel 678-850-6640 bmcdaniel@udiga.com

Region 2:

Paula Myers 706-745-5760 myersgogators@gmail.com

Region 8:

Danny Bentley 706-975-0288 bentfarm@yahoo.com

Region 3:

Scott Andrews 706-988-2508 gsp148@yahoo.com

Region 9:

Jeffrey Cramer 478-232-1606 jlcramerjr@yahoo.com

Region 4:

David Huddleston 404-535-1110 david.huddleston@dhuddfarm.com

Region 10: Matt Berry 229-815-0625 dixie.lix.ind@gmail.com

Carroll T. Cannon

Region 5:

Linda Crumley 770-725-7804 whalinda23@hotmail.com

Region 11: Travis Young 478-456-0419 tjyoung09@gmail.com

P. O. Box 500 Ty Ty, GA 31795-0500 229-881-0721 cannonmarketingcompany@gmail.com

Region 6:

DJ Sheppard 706-453-6879 djsheppard@gmail.com

Region 12: Horace Weathersby 706-551-8384 horaceweathersby30442@yahoo.com

James Vaughn Vice President

PO Box 736 Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-3830 jamesavaughn@att.net

Treasurer

Dale Sandlin

Executive Vice President 100 Cattlemen’s Drive PO Box 27990 Macon, GA 31221 478-474-6560 dale@gabeef.org

Tammy Cheely

Immediate Past President 950 Big Woods Road Mitchell, GA 30820 706-466-0154 tcheely@uga.edu

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Zach Floyd, Madison 229-309-4714 zacharycattle@gmail.com

Foundation Chairman

Joe Garner 196 Post Place Blairsville, GA 30512 706-897-2211 jgarner@sefcoop.com

YCC Chairman

Terri Parker, Jefferson 770-714-5977 • coachtdawg@gmail.com

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Region 13: Sammy Perkins 229-220-7612 sperkinscattle@gmail.com Region 14: Jason Deloach 229-251-8336 jdeloachcattle@gmail.com Region 15: Stephen Crews 912-218-4016 crewsfarm4@gmail.com

Past Presidents 1960’s

Ben T. Smith, Atlanta Henry Green, Sr., St. Simons Dr. Jack Tuttle, Barnesville J.W. Trunnell, Cochran

1970’s

K.J. Hodges, Blakely Edward B. Pope, Washington George Berner, Warm Springs Dr. O.E. Sell, Milner Joe Gayle, Perry Sam Hay, Covington

1980’s

Lee Campbell, Carrollton Charles Baker, Calhoun Webb Bullard, Camilla Bobby Rowan, Enigma Harvey Lemmon, Woodbury Don Griffith, Buchanan Gene Chambers, Douglas Dr. Mike Peed, Forsyth Sam Payne, Calhoun Bobby Miller, Lula

1990’s

Newt Muse, Carrollton Howard Jones, Newnan Mark Armentrout, Roswell Ralph Bridges, Lexington Lane Holton, Camilla Dr. Jim Goodman, Temple Dr. Frank Thomas, Alamo Joe Duckworth, Milledgeville Betts Berry, Chickamauga Dr. Curly Cook, Crawford

2000’s

Chuck Sword, Williamson Robert Fountain, Jr., Adrian Louie Perry, Moultrie Tim Dean, Lafayette John Callaway, Hogansville Bill Hopkins, Thomson Dr. Jim Strickland, Glennville Evans Hooks, Swainsboro Mike McCravy, Bowdon Bill Nutt, Cedartown

2010’s

Bill Bryan, Summerville Steve Blackburn, Waynesboro Chuck Joiner, Carrollton David Gazda, Athens Melvin Porter, Jefferson Randy Fordham, Royston Kyle Gillooly, Wadley Lee Brown, Comer Kristy Arnold, Screven Brent Galloway, Lyons

2020’s

Kurt Childers, Barney Tammy Cheely, Mitchell

Local Chapter Presidents Region 1 Floyd

Region 4 Carroll

Floyd/Chattooga Neil Hendrix | 770-519-4129 Steve Johnston | 706-346-1805

Region 8

Region 12

Baldwin-Jones-Putnam Jenkins

Ricky Yarbrough | 478-256-2933 Horace Weathersby, III | 706-551-8384

Coweta

Central Georgia

Ogeechee

Gordon/Bartow Gregg Free | 706-331-4193

Polk

Taylor

Region 13

Tri State

Tri County

Region 9

Region 2

Region 5

Murray

Evan Dover | 706-483-9741

Northwest Georgia

Catoosa/Whitfield Justin Wills | 706-264-8253

Red Carpet

Dade/Walker Jeremy Dyer | 423-605-2431

Appalachian

Ron Chamberlain | 770-309-3715 Crawford/Dooly/Houston/Pulaski Bryan/Bulloch/Candler/ Brent Hartley | 478-919-8710 Chatham/Effingham/Emanuel/ Haralson Jenkins/Screven Brian Walker | 404-535-2104 Mid Georgia Romaine Cartee | 912-531-0580 Lamar/Monroe/Pike/Spalding/ Heard Talbot/Upson Tattnall Caleb Pike | 706-302-6281 Bo Huddleston | 770-608-8117 Jason Cope | 912-237-8463 Paul Beck | 706-506-2434

Wayne McInvale | 770-468-6971 Decatur Stuart Griffin | 229-400-0097

Cobb/Douglas/Paulding Burke Grady Nora Goodman | 770-562-3531 Stephen Barnhart | 706-799-7223 Michael Pope | 229-377-0914

Barrow

Jefferson

Tim Moore | 478-206-2365

Cherokee/Gilmer/Pickens Sharon Cassidy | 417-425-9830 Johnson Area John Clark Pettit | 706-273-8457 Clarke-Oconee Bray Hutcheson, Jr. | 478-521-2401 Blue Ridge Mountain Cindy Pritchard | 706-206-5094 Washington Fannin/Towns/Union - GA Henry Jeffery Cramer, Jr. | 478-232-1606 Cherokee/Clay/Graham - NC Brad Hutson | 828-361-7359 Allen Garland | 678-977-1357 Region 10

Lumpkin

Morgan

Pachitla

Piedmont

Scotty Lovett | 229-938-2187

UGA

Sowega Marian/Schley/Stewart/ Sumter/Webster Matt Berry | 229-942-8456

Michael Ivy, Jr. | 706-202-5046 Calhoun/Dougherty/Lee/ Lumpkin/Dawson Anthony Grindle | 706-300-6605 Randolph/Terrell

North Georgia

Forsyth Billy Martin | 404-376-6414

Region 3 Banks

Butts/Jasper/Newton Scott Craig | 770-351-7986 Moira Taber | 208-490-7653

Sammy Reece | 706-677-3955 Walton Jared Carithers | 770-362-7537

Miller

Trent Clenney | 229-758-2844

Mitchell

Baker/Mitchell Tim Barnes | 229-392-8299

Seminole

Bruce Barber | 229-524-8633

Region 14 ABAC

Brennan Hart | 407-697-2679

Colquitt

Harry Thompson | 229-891-4351

South Georgia

Atkinson/Bacon/Coffee Walt Pridgen | 912-381-3559

Region 11

Ryan Rosenburg | 706-498-5332

Region 6

South GA Black Ben Hill/Irwin Cattlemen’s Ronny Branch | 229-457-0407 J.R. Grovener | 912-506-6463

Franklin

Jon Dyar | 706-453-7586

Heartland

Elbert

Scott Andrews | 706-491-0630

Hall

Steve Brinson Jr. | 770-869-1377

Hart

Jeff Brown | 706-371-0204

Jackson

Beau Brissy | 706-693-2567

Madison

Greene Area Lincoln

Thomas

Bleckley/Dodge/Pulaski Charles R. Conklin | 229-228-6548 Tony M. Rogers | 478-934-2430

Dalton Tankersley | 706-504-1905 Laurens Travis Young | 478-456-0419 Little River Columbia/Glascock/McDuffie/ Macon Warren Matt Perfect | 478-973-7164 Alan Axon | 706-564-1297

Oglethorpe

Johnathan Wells | 770-880-6678

Carole Knight | 912-690-1727 Wilkes John Bounds | 706-401-9000

Meriwether

Darrell McCoy | 706-977-9269

Troup

Ken Cadenhead | 706-884-8252

Andy Dunn | 229-848-3535

Wiregrass

Berrien/Brooks/Cook/Lowndes Mark Stalvey | 229-300-3596

Ocmulgee

Worth

Three Rivers

Region 15 Piney Woods

Crisp/Wilcox David Carter | 229-776-9400 Bubba Hollingsworth | 229-406-0513

Jeff Davis/Telfair/Wheeler Theresa Molle | 229-315-1466 Region 7 Habersham/Rabun/White Harris D.J. Bradshaw | 478-957-5208 Turner Harris/Muscogee Randy Hardy | 229-567-9255 Stephens Jarred Hubbard | 706-326-0400 Freddie Long | 706-886-8996

Northeast Georgia

Tift

Appling/Bacon/Toombs David Eason | 912-221-8926

Satilla

Pierce/Ware Alvin Walker, Jr. | 912-449-5352

Southeast Georgia

Brantley/Camden/Charlton/ Glynn Stephen Crews | 912-218-4016

Wayne

Robin Thornton | 912-579-2181

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“Nelson is the Best Ryegrass, compared to Gulf and Jumbo that we have ever had. We really like the wide leaves, the production and its ability to stand up to abuse of heavy grazing.

We even replaced our oats with Nelson because it produces about the same but is 25-30 percent cheaper to plant.

We also really like Nelson for hay and produced close to 4 tons per acre after grazing it.

Some years we get two cuttings of hay.

We start our bought calves on Nelson hay and

the Calves take to Nelson like Candy!

Which reduces sickness and lowers our use of antibiotics.

Nelson is our forage choice.”

JR Friedrich

“This past year we tried a new ryegrass, Nelson Tetraploid. Nelson looked real good with its big wide leaf and late maturing. From what we saw, Nelson could interchange with Marshall.

Our customers liked what they saw also.

We will try more Nelson this year.”

Chris Duke - General Manager - Retired Talladega County Exchange • Talladega, Alabama

“Nelson takes the pressure of heavy grazing, comes back fast and strong.

This past year was a real doozy – dry summer and fall. I planted Nelson October 1, but didn’t get rain until December 1. By January 10, I was grazing 180 head on 95 acres of Nelson.

They gained 3.1 lbs. per day until May 10 without hay for feed.

Nelson comes up under stress, is very hardy & top quality. If it’s in a Wax bag, I know it’s the highest quality seed I can buy.”

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NCBA News & UpDATES The Power of Influence

By Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO

Sometimes you recognize it. Sometimes it just makes its way into your daily life.

Regardless, you are inundated each day with somebody trying to influence what you buy, what you eat, what you wear, how you vote, and more. Influence is big business in America, which shows just how successful it is as a tool in helping some people make decisions. It is also fueled by some amazing technology.

or other part of the grocery store and send you ads for items that you would find nearby. My wife and I just purchased our first Google Assistant. I did not really want it, but it came as part of the system to have Wi-Fi in our house. I joked that now the people at Google will know more about us than our own families do. I laughed, my wife laughed, Google Assistant laughed, and Siri laughed on our phones. A bit of an exaggeration, but the point does not miss the mark by much.

Influence comes at us through many different media.

Television commercials, radio ads and video ads on your phone are all examples of the daily effort to influence your purchasing decision. In our work as a contractor to the national Beef Checkoff, NCBA is trying to influence consumers and get them to buy more beef. One of the biggest sources of influence these days comes through social media. Now, I realize that not everybody reading this column uses Facebook, Instagram, or the various other social media platforms; but a lot of people do, and social media is powerful.

One way that we capitalize on the power of influence is by seeking out and partnering with individuals, organizations and companies that consumers listen to.

In the social media world, the individuals who drive discussions and trends are, not surprisingly, called “influencers,” and they can make a solid living off simply sharing their ideas or opinions. As part of our Checkofffunded work, we find influencers who are saying great things about beef and promoting our product. Once we identify these influencers, we approach them about becoming partners and sharing even more information about beef. Over the past several years, we have built a network of influencers that range from celebrity chefs to young moms. We take these influencers to cattle operations to expose them to what really goes on in the production of cattle and beef. We bring them to our Denver office to discuss nutrition, food safety, and sustainability; we also give them cutting and cooking demonstrations in the Checkoff-funded NCBA Culinary Center. When they get back home and start posting about beef, we follow up with additional facts and figures to help them be as influential as they can. These social media influencers have helped change the game for our industry and correct a lot of the misinformation that is out there regarding beef. One Instagram post promoting an easy-to-prepare beef dish for supper can help a lot of consumers decide what they are going to go home and cook that night.

To help put this power in context, think back to the comments that Oprah Winfrey made about beef during one of her shows in the spring of 1996. On that show, her guest was an animal-activist vegetarian talking about the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) outbreak in Great Britain. While we were not using the term “influencer” at the time, that is exactly what Oprah was – and still is. If Oprah said that she was not going to eat any more hamburgers, then many of her viewers were not going to eat any more hamburgers, either. Modern influencers can have the same impact. Elon Musk can move financial markets by simply Tweeting out his comments or thoughts.

The technology that drives influence evolves daily.

Television commercials, newspaper ads, radio ads and billboards still have a place in modern influence, but advanced advertising is where we see some amazing opportunities. By now, you are well aware that whatever you search for on the Internet results in ads for those products or services showing up in every subsequent Web page you look at. There is even technology that uses your location to tailor ads for nearby stores that you might be interested in. That same geo-targeting technology can tell when you get close to the meat case

The same goes for the Checkoff-funded e-commerce work that we do with retailers such as Sam’s Club and Kroger. Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. banner ads showing a steak on a retailer’s website can spark a craving that is satisfied only by purchasing beef.

Who or what will influence you today?

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GCA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Members of GCA’s Executive Committee, Region Vice Presidents, the GJCA Officer Board, YCC’s Board of Directors, and GCWA’s Executive Committee gathered in Macon, Ga., on Friday, Aug. 12, to participate in the association’s leadership summit. The group had the opportunity to review their specific entities’ goals and calendar events for the upcoming months, as well as reassess the principles behind GCA’s mission. In doing this, the leadership teams were able to recognize the progress that has been made since GCA’s establishment and used that as the foundation for what they aspire to see in the future.

ABAC CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin helped the ABAC Cattlemen’s Association kick off the fall semester by serving as the guest speaker for their meeting back on campus. Nearly 100 students filled the meeting room as they discussed upcoming events, enjoyed a beef BBQ dinner, and gained insight from Sandlin’s industry experience and involvement in GCA.

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NORTHEAST GEORGIA AG EXPO The second annual Northeast Georgia Ag Expo was hosted at the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center on Aug. 20, 2022. The expo featured a variety of indoor and outdoor agriculture exhibits, a panel discussion with local agriculture experts, free activities and demonstrations for kids, foods, and an antique tractor show. The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and the Georgia Beef Board were among the various agricultural exhibits and demonstrations on display for the public. The booth provided information on beef byproducts, sustainable industry practices, and the health benefits of beef products through activities that interested attendees of all ages.

THE MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM The Master Cattlemen’s Program, developed jointly through UGA and GCA, has kicked off the eight-week producer education series with 70-plus participants in Northwest Georgia! At the group’s second meeting on Aug. 30, Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin was featured as one of the educational speakers; he presented attendees with industry, legislative and association updates.

GEORGIA FARM BUREAU COMMODITY CONFERENCE GCA EVP Dale Sandlin attended the Georgia Farm Bureau’s Commodity Conference at Stone Mountain. During the event, the Beef Committee met to discuss GFB’s policy priorities involving our industry for further discussion. GCA is proud to work with the Georgia Farm Bureau and other commodity groups on issues that impact the cattle industry.

AG ISSUES SUMMIT GCA, along with other commodity groups, hosted the Ag Issues Summit at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. During this meeting, agricultural producers, policy makers and interested parties met to learn about the challenges and opportunities in Georgia agriculture. This year’s event was the largest attended in several years. We appreciate Chairman Dickey and Chairman Walker and their staff for a great event this year.

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Georgia Beef Bites

By Taylor Evans, GBB Director of Public Relations

Break out the Crock-Pots; fall is officially here! I absolutely love cooking in my Crock-Pot, as I am sure that many of you do. It’s easy to set up in the mornings, and my house smells delicious when I walk in at the end of the day. This recipe has three different variations, and they all taste so good; my personal favorite is the Mexican Shredded Beef. This shredded beef recipe works on tortillas, on rolls, or by itself. October is such a busy month here in the office – so, quick and easy recipes like this are the best way to capitalize on limited time and still put a nutritious beef dish on the table. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!

SLOW-COOKER SHREDDED BEEF VARIATIONS INGREDIENTS: • • • • • •

1 beef Shoulder Roast (2 to 2-1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional) 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic Salt and pepper Recipe Variations (recipes follow)

COOKING:

1. For optional browning, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

2. Place onion and garlic in 3-1/2- to 5-quart slowcooker; place roast on top. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or LOW 9 to 10 hours or until roast is fork-tender.

3. Remove roast from slow-cooker. Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary, and reserve 1 cup onion mixture. Shred beef with 2 forks. Combine shredded beef and reserved onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Continue as directed in Recipe Variations below, as desired.

Recipe Variations: Mexican Shredded Beef: Combine tomato or tomatillo salsa and beef mixture, as desired. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in warmed flour or corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo, sliced avocados, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro and/or chopped white or green onions, as desired.

BBQ Shredded Beef: Combine prepared barbecue sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwave-safe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve on whole-wheat rolls topped with creamy horseradish sauce, coleslaw, Cheddar cheese slices, chopped green bell pepper and/or canned French-fried onions, as desired.

Asian Shredded Beef: Combine prepared hoisin or teriyaki sauce and beef mixture. Place in large microwavesafe bowl. Cover, vent and microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve in lettuce or cabbage cups topped with shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, chopped fresh cilantro or mint, sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes and/or chopped peanuts, as desired.

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MANAGING POSTPARTUM ANESTRUS TO MAXIMIZE FERTILITY THIS FALL

By Dr. Pedro L. P. Fontes, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Georgia

In a cow/calf state such as Georgia, fertility is the main driver of profitability in beef herds.

Unfortunately, there is not a silver bullet that producers can utilize to increase pregnancy rates.

Instead, to optimize pregnancy rates, producers should consider managing as many factors that are known to influence fertility as possible. The proportion of cows in postpartum anestrus in the beginning of the breeding season is one of the main factors known to influence reproductive performance. After parturition, cows undergo a period of anestrous that is defined as the lack of regular estrous cycles and estrus expression. Multilocation studies evaluating the percentage of cows cycling in the beginning of the breeding season indicate that, on average, 50 percent of beef cows are in anestrus when the breeding season starts.

Interestingly, the number of cows cycling in the beginning of the breeding season can range from 17 to 70 percent, depending on the operation and their management practices (Day et al., 2004).

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by implementing proper management practices, producers can control both the number of days postpartum and the body condition score of the cowherd in order to maximize the number of cows cycling. For example, by having a controlled and short (~60 days long) breeding season and implementing proper culling practices, producers can increase the proportion of cows calving in a narrow window of time. The proportion of cyclic cows at the beginning of the breeding season increases as the number of days postpartum increases (Stevenson et al., 2015).

By having a narrow calving window, the number of days between calving and the beginning of the breeding season will increase on average, leading to an increase in the proportion of cows that are cycling in the beginning of the breeding season.

Interestingly, managing cows in a narrow breeding window also helps producers manage their nutritional program. For example, a herd with a 120-day breeding window will have cows that are reaching peak lactation (~60 days postpartum) and cows with 180 days postpartum (6 months) in the same group. The nutritional requirements of these cows differ substantially, which makes it difficult for producers to optimize the efficiency of their nutritional programs. For example, if producers balance their supplementation strategies

based on cows in peak lactation, they might spend extra resources in cows that are in late lactation.

Alternatively, if producers develop a supplementation strategy based on the requirements of cows with approximately 180 days postpartum, cows that are in peak lactation will lose condition, which will ultimately decrease their likelihood to start cycling before the beginning of the breeding season, and consequently their ability to breed back.

Another tool in the toolbox to manage postpartum anestrous is the use of progesteronebased estrus synchronization protocols. These protocols have the ability to induce cyclicity in cows that are in postpartum anestrus. In fact, some studies show similar pregnancy rates to fixedtime artificial insemination between multiparous cows in anestrous and multiparous cows that are cycling when a progesterone device was used (Figure 1; adapted from Stevenson et al., 2015).

Interestingly, while progesterone supplementation can also help first-calf heifers to start cycling and breed back in the subsequent breeding season, first-calf heifers that resume cyclicity prior to the beginning of the estrus synchronization protocol have greater pregnancy rates compared with firstcalf heifers that were in anestrus. These results indicate that progesterone supplementation can effectively induce cyclicity. Yet, cows in extremely metabolically challenging conditions (i.e., first-calf heifers) respond less effectively than cows that are closer to resume cyclicity. Therefore, utilization of estrus synchronization can effectively induce cyclicity; however, it is not a substitute for proper nutritional management of the cow herd.

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Another important component of managing cow herd postpartum anestrus is getting cows to calve in an adequate body condition score. A good rule of thumb is to have cows at a body condition score of 6 at calving. Cows will lose condition as they start increasing milk production during the postpartum period. This is particularly important in replacement heifers that are having their first calf and are still growing during the postpartum period.

Another important component of pregnant cow body condition score is the fact that cow nutrition during gestation can impact the performance of her subsequent offspring through a process called fetal programming. In fact, in the context of commercial cow/calf operations, calves that are sold at weaning spend more time in the uterus of their dams (for 9 months of gestation) than actually nursing it after parturition (approximately 8 months from birth to weaning).

During gestation, the fetus relies 80 exclusively on the dam to grow Cycling Anestrus 70 and develop. Neglecting cow herd a,b: P < 0.05 nutrition during late gestation has n = 662 60 n = 4 199 been shown to decrease nutrient n = 2 732 a a 50 delivery to the fetus and negatively a n = 907 impact the performance of the b 40 offspring from birth to harvest (Moriel et al., 2021). Therefore, by 30 having cows calving in adequate 20 body condition score at calving, producers are not only optimizing 10 their chances of cows breeding in 0 the subsequent breeding season, Primiparous Multiparous but also optimizing growth and performance of their future Parity progeny that is still in the uterus.

Figure 1. Pregnancy rates to fixed-time artificial insemination (AI) in primiparous and multiparous cows based on cyclicity at the beginning of the breeding season.

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Association Reports

UPDATE

By Terri Parker, Georgia CattleWomen’s Association President Greetings, friends of the bovine. Many of you may have been loading and hauling hay, preparing for the winter months. Soon on our farm, we will enter our birthing season – and we look to it every year with excitement. It marks a busy time for us personally, and for us collectively as an organization.

Recently, the Georgia CattleWomen have been fortunate to have the ladies in the West Georgia area organize a new chapter.

The West Georgia CattleWomen have hit the ground running.

On Oct. 22, 2022, the West Georgia CattleWomen’s Chapter will co-host a Beef Festival. Please mark your calendars to attend this event. The Chapter will oversee a Beef Chili Cookoff, face painting, and tattoo booth for the kids. There will also be other activities hosted by the Cattlemen’s Chapter. The Georgia CattleWomen’s Association is excited to welcome the West Georgia CattleWomen’s Chapter.

The always-active Mid-Georgia CattleWomen’s Chapter will be hosting a Beef Booth at the Spalding County Fair. These ladies never disappoint with their educational activities. The fair has a history rich in agriculture and a foundation based on the Kiwanis Club of Griffin.

(Note: I have been involved with Kiwanis since 1986, when I was in high school.) When you have time, read more about the fair at https://www.kiwanisofgriffin.com/fair-history/ and make plans to attend.

GCWA welcomes any new or reinvigorated group of ladies to join the GCWA. If your phone rings and you hear me asking a million questions, know that it is an effort to awaken the interests in the cattle industry. The wisdom of those who have been here before is crucial to those who are just being introduced; so please consider joining back into the GCWA. Our board stands ready to answer any question that you may have.

The Georgia CattleWomen’s Association has been busy attending cattle shows across the state spreading beef awareness in their wake. Recent activities have included a buckle presentation at the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity in July, education at the Northwest Georgia Ag Expo, and multiple cattle shows at the Gwinnett County Fair held Sept. 15-25, 2022. Please visit the following link to see recent contest winners, and mark your calendar for next year’s events: https://www.gwinnettcountyfair.com/events.

For 2022, the GCWA is excited to attend the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. GCWA will again judge and host the “Best Beef Recipe Contest” – two divisions: Adult and Youth (ages 12-18). You may register for the event at: https://www.georgianationalfair.com/.

This event is an exciting time for the contestants; it has also been reported that the judges have more fun than the contestants as they sample the tasty meals prepared.

This year, the GCWA will join the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Oct. 18-20, 2022. Make plans to attend this event as well, and stop by to see us at our booth. Event details can be found at https://sunbeltexpo.com/category/2022/.

The GCWA is also excited to announce that the recipient of the Jason Chapman Scholarship is Jacey Pella. Jacey served as the summer intern for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association this summer. Jacey is currently attending ABAC. Congratulations to Jacey, and thank you for your work at the GCA office this summer.

Last but not least, follow our updates on our website at https://www. georgiacattlewomen.org/. The website is full of educational information, links to events, scholarship applications, Cattle Drive for Hunger applications, and the H.E.R.D. Newsletter.

Stay up-to-date on Georgia events and happenings. Blessings to you all.

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President: Terri Parker 2561 Hwy 82 S Jefferson, GA 30549 770-714-5977 coachtdawg@gmail.com Vice-President: Hailey Partain PO Box 86 Thomaston, GA 30286 706-975-6826 hrobinson@uga.edu Secretary: Jennifer Scott 392 Long Farm Road Jefferson, GA 30549 678-283-0936 jscott@braselton.net Treasurer: Tracie Wheeless 1840 Fort Lamar Road Commerce, GA 30530 706-614-7436 4wvalleyfarm@gmail.com Parlimentarian: Cynthia Douglas 1950 Delray Road Thomaston, GA 30286 770-550-1070 douglasfarm@windstream.net Past President: Theresa Molle 190 Long Bridge Road Helena, GA 31037 229-315-1466 tmolle@windstream.net

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Wide Open Phrases Will Jordan is a poet based out of Alabama.

Frank was renowned for his Charolais cow herd; one that he had been fine-tuning for decades.

While he’ll admit they are easier to find in the dark than their black counterparts, he appreciates the marketability of this breed.

Another highlight for Frank was the mothering ability of his white cattle. 310 was one of those fine mothers that truly made Frank proud to be a cattleman.

This year was different; 310 had developed an enlarged mastitis-like teat, raising concern about her calf’s ability to nurse. The plan was simple: Catch the calf then ensure that it’s nursing. Easy.

Like any good cattleman, Frank took to the pasture in his old farm truck and shook out a loop in his lariat. Pulling the truck up near 310 and her brood, he eased out of the truck and snuck around the front with rope in hand.

Making it to the far side, Frank and the calf were staring each other down.

The calf started to run, and Frank launched his rope like a bullet from a gun. As a former calf roper, his aim was deadly. The rope landed squarely, and the calf was caught.

The bawling little bovine caught 310’s attention, and the race to the bed of the pickup was on. Frank took off with calf in tow, 310 a few yards behind. He climbed to the refuge of the truck’s bed, pulling the calf in behind for an examination.

310’s head swung the calf like a clock pendulum on her way to get Frank. She leaped like an English show jumper to the back of the 26

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Frank and The Charolais Cow truck… and fell through a rusted spot at the back when she landed. It didn’t slow her down.

Frank was flipped backwards, bouncing off an old tire and onto his Lab dog, collateral damage from a bovine boxing match.

Regaining her footing, she climbed farther into the back of the truck. It was at this point that Frank had an epiphany. His incredible and sudden realization was that the calf was fine, in need of no help from him. As both he, the calf and the dog bailed from the truck bed, the cow made her tapdancing debut.

Stomping holes through every rusted spot in the bed, 310, while dancing, offered her mechanical abilities by testing the strength of the truck’s suspension.

Frank ended up finding a truck body almost identical to his for sale – minus the holes of course – and learned that even if the cow’s bag isn’t perfect, it’s probably good enough to nurse a calf.

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Flint River Mills, Bainbridge Forsyth County Farm Bureau, Cumming Franklin County Farm Bureau, Carnesville Georgia Development Authority, Monroe Greene County Extension Office, Greensboro Greg’s Meat Processing, Comer Green & Jaros Farms, Ft. Valley Griffins Warehouse, McRae Gulf Coast Cattleman, San Antonio, TX Habersham Co. Farm Bureau, Clarkesville Hancock County Farm Bureau, Sparta Haralson County Farm Bureau, Buchanan Harris County Farm Bureau, Hamilton David Hilliard, CPA, McRae Henry County Farm Bureau, McDonough Holland Fertilizer Company, Cedartown Hooper Trailer Sales, Monticello Ivey’s Outdoor and Farm, Albany J&B Tractor Company, Waynesboro

Seminole Livestock Exchange, Donalsonville Upson County Livestock, Yatesville Weeks Auction Group, Moultrie

Reid Bros Irrigation & Equipment, Unadilla Resaca Sun Feeds LLC, Resaca Tim Stout Group, Fayetteville Union County Farm Bureau, Blairsville United Bank, Barnesville Upson County Farm Bureau, Thomaston WW Livestock Systems, Albany Wealth Plan Financial, Blairsville West End Milling, Quitman White County Farmers Exchange, Cleveland White Co. Farm Bureau, Cleveland Zinpro Performance Minerals, Sparta, TN

Jacky Jones Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Hayesville, NC James Short Tractors & Equipment of Alto Kevin S Martin Farms, Ellaville Kustom Tees of Middle Georgia, Perry Laurens County Farm Bureau, Dublin LBL Farms, Chester Lumber City Supplements, Lumber City Madison County Farm Bureau, Danielsville

Miller Auto Parts & Hardware, Americus Oconee State Bank, Watkinsville Oconee Well Driller, Watkinsville Osceola Cotton Co., LLC, Ocilla Owens Farm Supply, Toccoa Palmetto Creek Farm, Hamilton Philema Animal Hospital, Leesburg Piggly Wiggly, McRae Pickens Farm Bureau, Jasper Public Service Communications Inc., Reynolds Rhinehart Equipment Company, Rome Rollin-S-Trailers, Martin R.W. Griffin Industries, Nashville Silveus Insurance, Dumas, TX

Solar Tyme USA, Columbus Spartan of Harris County, Hamilton Sunbelt Ag Expo, Moultrie SunMountain Cattle Animal Health Supply, Citra, FL SunSouth, Carrollton Southern Livestock, Swainsboro The Four County Bank, Allentown TNT Supercenter, Thomasville, GA Treutlen County Farm Bureau, Soperton Troup County Farm Bureau, LaGrange United Bank, Barnesville United Community Bank, Carrollton United Community Bank, Cleveland Walker County Farm Bureau, Lafayette Wallace Farm & Pet Supply, Bowdon Junction Wards Service Center, Inc., Dexter

Waters Agricultural Labs, Inc., Camilla Wayne Chandler Plumbing & Well, Danielsville Wilcox Co. Farm Bureau, Rochelle Windy Hill Farm, Madison Woody Folsom Automotive, Baxley Yoders Butcher Block, Montezuma Youngblood Farm, Sparta

Each month, the GCA Associate Members section recognizes GCA’s allied-industry and business members. To become an associate member call 478-474-6560. GCA members are encouraged to use the services of these industry-supporting professionals.

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Thanks for joining GCA. Please complete the form below and return with your payment. Payment of your membership dues entitles you to full membership beneifts, including a 12-month subscription to the Georgia Cattleman magazine.*

Welcome This Month’s New Members!

Matthew Adams, Cleveland Kylee Adams, Alto Collin Ahern, Tifton Cain Almand, Social Circle Dozier Armstrong, Appling James Atkins, Cedartown Dylan Bamber, Cocoa, FL Christian Blanks, Tifton Devin Boyer, Royston Tucker Bradley, Temple Keith Brady, Elberton Christopher Bridges, Jr., Thomaston Leayla Broome, Keysville Mason Brown, Macon Devon Brown, Jacksonville, FL Luz Cantero, Immokalee, FL Jim Carden, Cordele Adam Caudell, Cornelia Austin Chastain, Thomasville Rebekah Claar, Roopville Jeff Cody, Fortson Kenneth Collins, Griffin Cliff Collins, Forsyth Michael Cronic, Braselton Willie Crump, Baldwin Amy Crump, Carnesville Griffin Cruse, Fort Pierce, FL Jamie Davis, Neeses, SC Amanda Day, Carrollton David Deanovich, Naylor Latravian Dixson, Barnesville Raina Donalson, Camilla Bo Jack Dowdy, Dahlonega Chris Dowdy, Dahlonega Mark Duncan, Silver Creek Payden Ealum, Defuniak Springs, FL Kevin Eberenz, Gainesville Hailey Elrod, Talmo Hubert Fair, Glennville Wes Freeman, Forsyth Chris Garrett, Royston Joshua Gentry, Dalton Alycia Gomes, Clarkesville Steven Goodnoe, Pine Mountain Valley Jamie Griffis, Hamilton Paul Grubbs, Concord Allie Hale, Ranburne, AL Riley Hannah, Covington Carson Harmon, Leesville, SC Luann Head, Blairsville Ashley Hendrix, Carrollton William Hodge, Hartwell Wendell Holland, Carrollton Ryland Hughes, Mt. Airy Spencer Inman, Philadelphia, TN

Jesse Jerls, Acworth Edwin Johnston, Newborn Abbie Jones, Alto Peg Knoch-Casey, Greenville Brent Lafrancis, Harrison Cindy Ledford, Greenville Reece Looney, Commerce Larry Loudermilk, Lavonia Luke Mabry, Danielsville Susannah Marbutt, Palmetto Abel Martinez, Snellville Jackson Medders, Commerce Vivi Ann Merk, Commerce Jeff Milner, Zebulon Rhonda Morgan, Bowdon Andy Morgan, Rockmart Gabriel Munoz, Jr., Meigs Shawn Murphy, Hephzibah Joshua Nelson, Covington Lexie Norman, Griffin Jim O’Neill, Madison Brayden Pilkenton, Molena Charles & Rhyse Potts, Colbert Tyler Poythress, Macon Tucker Pulliam, Appling Colten Ramey, Cleveland Trenton Ray, Ocala, FL Hannah Rudolph, Palmetto, FL Lakyn Seagraves, Nicholson Talon Shierling, Leesburg Madelyn Shirley, Jefferson Keaton Shultz, Danielsville S. Mark Smith, Gray Pam Smith, Bowdon William Smith, Trenton Janet Stallings, Camilla Joel Stewart, Baldwin James Stodchill, Calhoun Scott Stokes, Greenville Matthew Studstill, Abbeville Mia Tinsley, Augusta Hannah Turner, Nicholson Michael Turner, Clayton Zachry Veal, Brunswick Amanda Walker, Bowdon Jason Wamba, Statesboro Danny Watson, Carrollton Emma Watson, Newlen, AL Wren & Bryson Westbrook, Shelby, NC Jay Westmoreland, Bremen Scott Winkler, Appling William Yeomans, Mershon Elmer Yoder, Montezuma

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THE PERFECT MATCH

By Shelby Kirton

When it comes to finding the perfect match, compatibility is key. Now, we are not talking about your personal relationships; we are talking about finding the right bull for your herd of females.

Every October, cattle producers across the state and country travel to bull sales, in search of finding the newest elite sire for their herd.

Each one of these producers has a set of goals of where they want their operation to head toward. Genetics plays a huge role in the overall quality and growth of cattle in your current and future operations.

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your herd. Knowing both sides of the equation will allow for a successful purchase for your herd.

For almost 20 years, Neogen Corporation has been doing just that, supporting your operation’s productivity and growth. The company has dedicated its research to enhancing genetic DNA testing for the entire global food system. Neogen is the world leader in bovine genomic testing.

Collecting a tissue sample from the ear of a calf.

It all starts with a simple DNA test from a Tissue Sample Unit (TSU), blood card, hair card, or semen straw. After approximately 30 days, the DNA test will provide you with parent verification and 17 different traits.

Additional phenotypes or health traits can be added on with an additional cost to the $29 testing fee.

Clint McWaters, the Neogen Southeast Territory Manager, specializes in beef cattle genomics testing in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama. Clint works hand-in-hand with producers to help them with understanding the DNA testing data. He wants the producers to benefit from the data to help the selection process of improving the genetics and inherited traits of their operations.

“The most expensive bull doesn’t necessarily mean he is the best fit for your herd andoperation,” Clint McWaters explains.

Genomics testing is your best friend when determining what bull will be the best fit for your herd. The genetic data received will help you better select what maternal traits you are needing to add to your breeding program.

“I tell people all the time, these tests are used to make a highly informed decision that you cannot see with your own eyes. Make sure you are willing to use the data and test results to make better-informed decisions for your bottom line,” Clint advises.

In the August 2022 issue of the Georgia Cattleman, the University of Georgia Beef Team gave expert advice on using this genomic testing (“Using Genomic Test Results for Commercial Heifer Selection,” page 54). The data given through the Neogen genomic testing is readily available during the selection of commercial heifers for your operation.

GCA partners with the UGA HERD Program each year. The program uses the Neogen genomic testing on all sale heifers and bulls, allowing for the DNA data to be available to potential buyers.

“If an operation’s genomic results show below-average stayability, producers can select bulls with higher stayability EPDs to maximize

the speed of improvement,” the UGA Beef Team’s August article notes.

With genomic testing being more prevalent every day, it is important when looking for your next bull to check with the seed stock producer to see if genomic-enhanced EPDs are available.

Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) accuracy increases with the GE-EPDs available. The GE-EPDs will help reduce the risk of young, unproven bulls for your females, while also increasing the chances of getting the specific traits you are wanting for the next generation.

Predicting the success that a bull will bring to your herd strictly of the pedigree and phenotype won’t always guarantee the results that you are hoping to achieve. Using the data to determine inherited genes will be helpful in selecting cattle before producing offspring. Ultimately, this will guide you to buy the bull that best complements your females.

Clint McWaters offers a final – and essential – word of advice: “The biggest tip I can give when selecting your herd bull is, you have to know your commercial herd. If you don’t know the genetics, it’s hard to pick the bull you need.”

Contact Neogen Southeast Territory Manager Clint McWaters today to start testing cattle on your operation: by phone at 863-9910816 or by email at cmcwaters@neogen.com.

To learn more about Neogen and genomic testing, check out the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association YouTube page – Genetic Testing for The Commercial Cow Herd – GCA Webinar Series.

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Association Reports

Board Members UPDATE

By Zach Floyd

Happy Fall, Y’all!

Fall is here, and there is so much to look forward to. We have finally escaped the heat and are moving into my favorite season. Farming has taught me to appreciate the seasonality of life and our industry.

There’s a time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to get up hay, and a time to feed it. A time to buy, and a time to sell. We work all summer, prepping for winter and freeze all winter, prepping for summer… I could go on forever. The seasons are a revolving timeline that dictate our decisions. They teach patience and delayed gratification. Seasons are a natural guide to our lives.

Timing can be everything in the cattle business and in life. The “when to” is often as important as the “how to.” You can drill your rye grass in as straight as an arrow, but it’s all for nothing if you do it in July. That’s kind of extreme; but compared to some mess-ups I’ve made, it would be a small mistake. Often because of the seasonality of things, it’s a full year before you get to right your wrong or try again. It’s madness! But mistakes are the best teachers. The real mistake is to not try at all.

The beauty in the seasons is that they come back around. You’ll get another chance if you just stick with it. And, when you reach your season of harvest, you realize that the real value was in your time of growth all along.

At YCC, we encourage your growth, and we are here for our young producers – no matter your stage, season or niche in the cattle business. Our group is full of young industry leaders who have a wealth of knowledge and creativity. I have learned so much and made great friends though YCC, and I am confident that your experience will be the same. I can’t say enough; so come see for yourself at our 1st Annual YCC Tailgate – UGA vs. Tennessee, Nov. 5, at Four Towers in Athens.

We are also very excited about our Cattlemen’s Connection Nov. 18, which will be led by one of our super-stars, Sarah Dyer. Come learn the ins and outs of direct-marketing retail beef, ask candid questions, and get a private tour of MidSouth Packers, a state-of-the-art processing plant in Middle Georgia. We’re going to have a great time, and we hope that you can make it. Bring a friend! The YCC continues to do big things with the support of GCA. I encourage all of you to thank our GCA staff when you see them. We couldn’t do it without ’em.

Until then, I hope your cattle stay fat and your fences stay tight. And remember: If you’re green, you’re growing; if you’re ripe, you’re rotting!

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Chair Zach Floyd 229-309-4714 Zacharycattle@gmail.com Chair Elect Justin Hand 229-392-0231 jhand@uga.edu Vice Chair Sarah Dyer 352-250-9571 Sarahdyer@uga.edu Secretary/Treasurer George Ligon 803-389-9851 georgeligon@georgeligon.com Region 2 Rep. Marrissa Blackwell 678-672-9946 Marrissa@uga.edu Region 3 Rep. Greyson Fernandez 706-604-6165 greyson@ivycreekcattlecompany.com Region 4 Rep. Cody Copelan 706-473-4757 Codycopelan@gmail.com Region 5 Rep. Coleman Harrison 229-403-8011 charrison@gmail.com ABAC Rep: Brennan Hart UGA Rep: Moira Taber

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Industry News

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ABAC FALL SEMESTER 2022 UPDATE

By Dr. Mary Ellen Hicks, Professor, Animal Science, ABAC

Fall semester 2022 has begun at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Fall semester not only brings a new freshman class onto campus; it also means that seniors are entering their final semester(s) of coursework while looking for positions to step into following their graduation.

students (2.35 percent); Agribusiness – 292 students (5.8 percent); Agricultural Communication – 39 students (13.33 percent); Agricultural Education – 234 students (10.9 percent); Environmental Horticulture – 97 students (no change); Natural Resource Management – 255 students (1.6 percent).

The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SANR) saw an increase in students pursuing degrees under the SANR umbrella. As of Aug. 8, the enrollment within the SANR was at 1,482 students – an increase of 4.5 percent from the fall of 2021 (1,432 students). The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources has seen continued growth over the last 10 years. Over that time frame, there has been a 68.8-percent growth in the SANR – a rise of 604 students. The following are the Bachelor of Science degree programs with their percent increase seen in student enrollment this fall: Agriculture – 565

The two concentrations under the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program that are directly linked to livestock are the animal science concentration and the livestock production concentration. Fall enrollment numbers are strong.

At the beginning of fall semester, there were 129 students pursuing livestock production concentration degrees. There are 209 students pursuing Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degrees in the animal science concentration. The majority of those students desire to pursue careers in veterinary medicine.

L to R: Calving season has begun at ABAC; Cattlemen’s officer team greets ABAC students at the annual fall club picinic; students help out at the ABAC Beef Unit processing calves this summer.

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Animal science courses are in high demand within the SANR and are at capacity enrollment typically each semester. During fall semester, the three animal science faculty offer a total of 12 animal science courses ranging from introductory courses to courses covering the beef industry and forage production, meat production and processing, food animal evaluation, equine production management, poultry science and dairy science. The same number of animal science courses are offered during each spring semester but differ in content. Spring courses include reproductive physiology, a senior beef production capstone course, and an equine exercise physiology course, along with other courses that are also offered during the fall term. The Introduction to Animal Science course is required by all students receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.

The course is also populated by students from all areas of the SANR (agribusiness, agricultural communication, and agricultural education) as well as biology students from the School of Arts and Sciences at ABAC. Over this past summer, 170-plus students completed graded internships in 25 states. Internship sites ranged from cattle operations in the northeast United States to Wyoming, and from Texas to Florida. Most of these students will be graduating within the next 12 months. Based on internship employer responses, these students demonstrated skills showing that they were ready to enter the workforce; they also demonstrated soft skills related to work attendance and reliability. The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources will be hosting their fall “Career Connections” on Nov. 8. Businesses, farms and ranches looking for interns and permanent career positions will be talking with students and taking resumes from those

students interested in positions offered by the industry personnel attending the annual career event.

Experiential learning sites/labs are nearing completion on foundation-acquired property. The new beef unit learning site will have their working pens and pastures ready for lab use within the next 12 months. A hydraulic squeeze chute and covered pen area will allow for cattle use labs for multiple classes offered each semester. The forage base at the new facility is a bahiagrass forage base, which differs from the bermudagrass forage base of the existing cattle facility. Because of the differences in forage base, students will be able to see the nutritional differences between the forages demonstrated by way of animal performance and supplemental nutritional needs.

The ABAC Cattlemen’s Association student chapter began the fall semester with a standingroom-only event. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin spoke at the first meeting on challenges and issues facing Georgia producers as well as producers on a national level.

The new ABAC President – Dr. Tracy Brundage – attended the meeting, which offered an opportunity for the students to meet her and for her to meet them. The club officers are working on the speaker list for the remainder of the college year through May 2023.

If you have an interest in participating in the Career Connection event in November or serving as an internship site for the summer of 2023, please reach out to the Dean’s office in the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources at 229-391-4790.

L to R: More than 100 students attend the first Cattlemen’s meeting; Dr. Tracy Brundage, ABAC’s new president, visits the first Cattlemen’s meeting; Dale Sandlin, EVP of Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, speaks at the meeting.

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Expert advice

TEST. YOUR. NEW BULLS.

By Dr. Lee Jones, MS, DVM, Associate Professor, Department of Population Health, UGA

We’ve preached about the purpose and value of Breeding Soundness Evaluations (BSE) for years.

Even if you buy a yearling bull that has a ‘fertility’ test or other name, unless the bull has had a complete BSE and the seller can show you the paperwork to prove it, then it needs to be done before turning him out with the cows. Also, have the bull tested for anaplasmosis. It’s a simple blood test, and it can save you a lot of grief.

What should you consider when buying a new bull? Fertility, soundness, genetics and health are all critically important when we look at future bull performance.

Reproductive efficiency is Priority-One in cow/calf herds. If you depend on natural service, then bulls contribute to at least half of reproduction and at least as much to the future of the cow herd through their daughters. Selecting the right kind of bull (from the right program) is an important investment – not just in the calves sold each year; he leaves his influence in the kind of daughters and cows kept in the herd for 2-3 decades. While a good, fertile bull might be half the reproduction equation of a herd, a bad one could be 100-percent responsible for reproductive failure. While we can never guarantee that all bulls will be successful breeders, there are steps that we can take to pick bulls that are up to the task of achieving an effective, efficient reproductive program.

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Bulls affect the economics of cow/calf systems by getting cows pregnant and by breeding them early. The most productive cows calve early in the calving season, resulting in older, heavier calves.

Fertile bulls get more cows bred per service, compared to sub-fertile ones. Even under the best herd conditions, not every breeding results in a sustained pregnancy. Some matings don’t result in conception, while some do but don’t result in pregnancy. If a bull has any fertility issue, then cows may not get bred early or may not get bred at all.

While fertile bulls get cows bred early, subfertile bulls can cost producers a lot of money by reducing weaning weights by breeding cows late and extending calving intervals or even failing to get cows bred. Plain and simple, sub-fertile bulls cost farmers money. Lots of money. Studies tell us that 1 out of every 8-10 bulls is sub-fertile. Every 21-day breeding cycle missed by a cow is 30-40 pounds of lost income. Calculate the dollars lost by looking at the current calf price. Depending on your market right now, that’s $54-80 dollars per calf!

The BSE determines the breeding capacity of bulls. It is a thorough examination of the bull and needs to be performed every year, 30-60 days before breeding season. First, the bull must pass a physical exam. He must be sound with no lameness and good feet and legs; no vision impairment and no evidence of disease or other physical abnormalities.

Then there is an internal reproduction exam. Then there is a semen/sperm evaluation. Sperm are examined for normal morphology or shape of head, midpiece and tail and progressive motility – not just wiggling. Sometimes sperm might be motile but they may not swim straight and forward. Studies that only look at overall motility miss this important point. Sperm that don’t swim straight can’t get to the egg to fertilize it. Shape is checked using a microscope under high (400-1,000x) magnification and a special stain that allows sperm shape to be seen clearly. Studies show that more bulls are failed for morphology than for any other reason. So, it is important to perform that part of the procedure correctly.

Though the BSE is thorough, it doesn’t evaluate breeding capacity (number of cows that the bull is capable of breeding) or libido (enthusiasm for breeding).

These traits have to be determined by observing the bulls with the cows.

Health Tests Biosecurity is just as important to protecting the herd from introducing disease as fertility is to getting cows bred. It is recommended to keep new additions separate from the cow herd for the first month after purchase. People have introduced diseases into their herds through new bulls. Bovine viral diarrhea virus, Johne’s and anaplasmosis have all been introduced into beef herds through new bulls. Used bulls could also bring trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted disease) into your herd. First, ask sellers what the bulls have been tested for. Many do test for BVD or have in the past, and many herds are free.

We received many calls from producers and agents about anaplasmosis cases, especially in the fall. In a herd survey project, 42 percent of the beef herds tested in Georgia were positive for anaplasmosis.

And 80 percent of those had bought yearling bulls in the last three years.

Why Don’t Figure 1. Heat stress sperm - heat can reduce Producers Use BSE? Introducing an semen quality in bulls.

A 2008 USDA survey infected bull into a clean found that only 1 in 5 herd or introducing a owners with fewer than non-infected bull into an 50 cows had BSEs done on their bulls. Of course, infected herd are both causes for concern. Naïve fewer than half of these herds have a controlled cattle can get infected from the infected herd and breeding season either, so perhaps reproductive die, while infected cattle can spread the disease to efficiency isn’t a high priority among that group naïve cattle and cause abortion and death in the of producers. Our modern equipment is much adult cows. smoother and doesn’t elicit the negative reaction that we used to see in the bulls tested. It takes a The annual doctor exam is important; and if sturdy, large chute to handle a mature bull. Not you buy new, young bulls, test them – not just for every farm has a chute or alley big enough to fertility but at least for anaplasmosis too. If you are accommodate a big bull. Some veterinary practices buying, don’t be afraid to ask owners about herd have haul-in facilities capable of handling bulls. Check health and whether they test for diseases prior around to see if there is one nearby. Whatever to selling cattle. You have a big investment in your the obstacle, it’s worth finding a way to have the herd, and it is up to you to protect it. If you aren’t procedure done. sure about what tests or how to test your new cattle, check with your veterinarian.

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The Stuff of Life

By Dr. Spencer Price, MD, MPH, MBA

In the Book of Matthew, Chapter 4, Verse 4, of the King James Bible, Jesus says, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone…’” And though Jesus was speaking to a deeper philosophical truth, the parallel upon which he based his statement was, in fact, physiologically accurate. It seems that the author of the ancient writings to which Jesus referred understood a fundamental aspect of human nutrition that many modern humans have either forgotten or never knew in the first place: Human beings require something more than mere bread (that is, carbohydrates) to sustain life; that “something,” of course, is protein.

The reason that humans cannot live on bread alone is simple: Physiologically, humans can convert protein to carbohydrates but cannot convert carbohydrates to protein. Expounding on this concept, it is important to understand that, regarding human nutrition, two fundamental components are necessary for life: proteins and carbohydrates. Proteins provide the building blocks that form our physical structure. Of course, a myriad of other constituents is necessary in lesser amounts, including vitamins and minerals; however, proteins are by far the major component.

In fact, proteins are a primary constituent of nearly every major organ system in our bodies – including the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, the gastrointestinal and integumentary systems, and even the endocrine and immune systems.

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intracellular organelles. Yes, when it comes to the human body, proteins are everywhere.

But what about carbohydrates? Don’t they serve an important role in human physiology? The answer, of course, is “Yes.” After all, carbohydrates (basically sugars) are the cellular fuels that power every one of the trillions of cells in our bodies. However, there is an important distinction between how the body utilizes carbohydrates versus proteins. As alluded to earlier, the human body can convert proteins to carbohydrates to fuel cellular activity, but it cannot convert carbohydrates to proteins to build or repair bodily support structures and organ systems.

This is an important distinction that must be taken into consideration when diet planning.

Overreliance on carbohydrates in the diet can lead to protein deprivation, resulting in less energy, weakened physical structures, and ultimately immunocompromise. One of the most common forms of malnutrition worldwide, it has been estimated that protein deprivation affects more than one billion people – in most cases, children.

On the other hand, because protein can be converted into carbohydrates, man can, in fact, live by protein alone as, unlike carbohydrates, it can provide both the energy necessary to power our cells and the building blocks to build, repair and maintain our bodies. Because of its indispensable role in human nutrition, protein is essential to life.

And because beef is a rich source of high-density protein, it can be said that beef protein truly is the stuff of life.

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Selling Approximately 300 Head Cow-calf pairs, Springers, Bred heifers & Bulls All cattle mouthed and preg-checked Bulls semen checked • TRUCKING AVAILABLE • 1315 U.S. Hwy 41 S., Ashburn, GA 31714

800-344-9808 or 229-567-3371

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SELLING

- 40 POLLED & HORNED HEREFORD BULLS - 100 COMMERCIAL FEMALES Spring Breds, Fall Pairs & Heavy Breds

RMB 173D 327F WHITLOCK 023J

RMB 002G 487F WHITLOCK 008J

RMB 002G 710G WHITLOCK 009J

SIRE. NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET - MGS. /S TESTED 55576

SIRE. GVR REVOLUTION TRUST 1173 002G - MGS. /INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4013 ET

SIRE. GVR REVOLUTION TRUST 1173 002G - MGS. EFBEEF B20 X51 D804

44319498 - 9/24/21 - POLLED

44285192 - 9/14/21 - POLLED

44285194 - 9/16/21 - POLLED

CED BW WW YW MILK SC UDDR TEAT CW REA MARB $CHB

CED BW WW YW MILK SC UDDR TEAT CW REA MARB $CHB

CED BW WW YW MILK SC UDDR TEAT CW REA MARB $CHB

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SIRE. BR BELLE AIR 6011 - MGS. GRANDVIEW CMR NO WORRIES 9064 ET

SIRE. INNISFAIL ENDORSE 4021 1838 ET - MGS. SHF DRUMLINE 001A D256

SIRE. NJW 79Z Z311 ENDURE 173D ET - MGS. INNISFAIL WHR X651/723 4020 ET

CED BW WW YW MILK SC UDDR TEAT CW REA MARB $CHB

CED BW WW YW MILK SC UDDR TEAT CW REA MARB $CHB

CED BW WW YW MILK SC UDDR TEAT CW REA MARB $CHB

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Please contact the owners or sale manager to request a sale catalog.

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ROY AND MARIE BARNES, OWNERS 447 WHITLOCK AVE. • MARIETTA, GA 30064 KEVIN ATKINS 256.706.9405 1644 PIEDMONT HWY • CEDARTOWN, GA 30125 KEVINATKINS01@GMAIL.COM • WWW.BARNESHEREFORDS.ORG

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Save the Date Tokeena Angus January 28, 2023

Seneca, SC www.Tokeena.com 864-247-0000 For sale book email - tokeena@innova.net 40+ Forage Tested Angus & Commerical Bulls, Over 100 Registered and Commercial Heifers including cow/calf pairs Save The Date 2022.indd 1

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An elite group of F1 black baldies out of registered Angus cows and registered Holden Hereford Bulls!

9/13/22 5:02 PM

OUT WORK• OUT LAST Makes bull buying more affordable.

Town Creek Farm bulls hold up, out-work, out-last and out-perform their peers. Fewer bulls to replace.

More pounds sired over a longer period of time! √ Select your bulls from proven √ Large selection of calving Brangus, Ultrablacks, Vigor Max™ (Brahman x Angus half-blood– maximum heterosis), 3/4 Blood and Brahman Bulls. √ Opportunity to buy bulls from a program that culls EVERY open female and EVERY female that doesn’t bring a calf to weaning pens. √ Cattle fit the commercial world, based on good cows behind our bull offering. √ Maternal bulls develop superior replacement heifers that are fertile, long- lasting and have good udders. √ Offering full two-year-old bulls.

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WE CHOSE TOWN CREEK BECAUSE OF YOUR EMPHASIS ON “USER-FRIENDLINESS”, AND THE FACT THAT ANYONE IN OUR FAMILY WALK THROUGH THE PASTURE WITH EITHER OF OUR BULLS IS SPECIAL BEYOND DESCRIPTION.

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Bulls that help your bottom line.

– PALMETTO SPRINGS CATTLE CO.

ease heifer bulls.

User-Friendly bulls.

Bulls are hard, ripped and toned; ready for breeding pastures.

HE SELLS. 343H4 - FULL √ Managed to be disease-free. TWO-YEAR-OLD. ALL bulls are out of Johnes-free cows. √ Environmentally adapted and acclimated bulls that withstand heat and humidity. √ Longevity – of breeding bulls and of their daughters. √ Fertility is our top priority. All other traits follow fertility. √ Genetics developed and proven for more than 30 years.

HE SELLS. 589H - FULL √ Your source of maternal bulls. TWO-YEAR-OLD.

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Town Creek Farm Sale

Saturday, October 15, 2022 • 12 noon at the ranch near West Point, Mississippi

150 Brangus, Ultrablack and VigorMax™ Half-Blood Bulls (plus 3/4 Blood Bulls) 250 Commercial Brangus Bred Heifers

Go to www.TownCreekFarm.com to request a sale catalog.

Total Commitment

TOWN CREEK FARM

Milton Sundbeck, Owner 32476 Hwy. 50 East, West Point, Mississippi 39773-5207 Joy Reznicek Sundbeck (205)399-0221 Joy@TownCreekFarm.com S i n c e 1 9 9 3 Cody Glenn (601)508-8689 Cody@TownCreekFarm.com

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Dr. Francis Fluharty

Department Head, UGA Animal and Dairy Science “I’m a member of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association because it serves families involved in cattle production and processing, and presents consumers with information on the benefits of animal agriculture. The relationship with the UGA Department of Animal and Dairy Science is tremendous, and both organizations have a service mentality, which is greatly needed in society today. When asked ‘why’ I want to be involved with the association, my answer is simple. I can’t imagine a reason why I wouldn’t want to be involved.”

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Treasurer Wes Smith 706-601-9527

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Herefords at MountainCove Educational programs and the Georgia Hereford Annual Meeting Saturday August 5, 2023 Mountain Cove Farms Resort Chickamauga, Georgia

For information, contact any of our officers or watch for info in the Georgia Hereford Newsletter

Polled Herefords & Black Angus F1 Commercial Heifers

Southern Bred Cattle for Southern Forages & Climate For Sale at Private Treaty Cooper Hill (423) 618-4304 cooper@hillvuefarm.com

Garrett Boyd (706) 897-6239 garrett@hillvuefarm.com

Blairsville, GA www.hillvuefarm.com

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Katie Duvall 1941 Seven Islands Road Buckhead, GA 30625 (706) 248-2618 info@georgiaangus.org

Katie Duvall Michael 1941 Seven Islands Road Cronic, Advisor For Information About The Wilkes Barnett, President mcronic99@gmail.com Buckhead, GA 30625 Georgia Angus Association (706) 401-9157 (706) 248-2618 (706) 654-6754 Contact: wilkesbarnett1@gmail.com Jr. Dues - $10 per year info@georgiaangus.org

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Georgia Angus Jr. Association Contact:

Indian Hill Farm Steve Deal ihfangus@gmail.com | 912.531.3549

Michael Cronic, Advisor mcronic99@gmail.comw (706) 654-6754 Jr. Dues - $10 per year

Wolf Creek Farm Blake Rowland 478-290-7105 2193 Lower River Road Hawkinsville, GA 31036

2477 Metter Road, Portal, GA 30450

JENKINS CATTLE COMPANY Gary Jenkins

Henry Griffin, Owner – 229-881-2707

Moultrie, GA 31776 229-891-8629

Lynn Brewer, Farm Manager – 229-942-5270 582 GA Hwy 32E, Leesburg GA 31763 “South Georgia’s premier source for quality Angus bulls.”

ANGUS • SIMANGUS • SIMMENTAL

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Polled Herefords & Black Angus F1 Commercial Heifers

Robin and Martha Wilson 302 Smokey Hollow Rd. • Jefferson, GA 30549 (706) 540-0400

Southern Bred Cattle for Southern Forages & Climate For Sale at Private Treaty

Brock and Kate Wilson 4705 Waterworks Rd.• Jefferson, GA 30549 Kirk Childress Farm Manager Kirk@rockingwangus.com (828) 226-2839

ALLGOOD ANGUS

Jamie Allgood Cell: 706-215-7078 4875 Old Lexington Rd. Athens, GA 30605 jtallgood@bellsouth.net

Fred Gretsch 706-340-0945 • Lexington, Ga. www.GretschBrothersAngus.com

Angus - SimAngus - Simmental

Cooper Hill (423) 618-4304 cooper@hillvuefarm.com

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Blairsville, GA www.hillvuefarm.com

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This space is waiting for YOU! Registered Angus Bulls Available! • Free delivery within 250 miles.

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Gary & Stephanie harvin 7747 highway 172, comer, ga 30629 404-538-7367-Cattle 678-614-3425-Beef Sales

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Kyle Potts 678.410.5157 kyle@pottsbrosfarm.com

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President: Todd Shultz 80 Collins Dudley Rd Danielsville, GA 30633 Toddshultz4@gmail.com 770.652.5128 Vice Pres.: Skyler Davis 1132 Warbler Dr. Jefferson, GA 30549 littledlimousin@hotmail.com 770.307.7036

Georgia Limousin Association Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GeorgiaLimousinAssociation

2022 GJLA Membership

Sec/Treas: Jodi Sizemore 149 Silver Dollar Road Barnesville, GA 30204 Jodisi@bellsouth.net 770.358.6229 Directors: David Larimer Justin Frost Tyler Arnold Donnie Davis

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Built on Six Essentials:

GEORGIA

Disposition • Fertility Weight • Conformation Milk Production • Hardiness

BEEFMASTER BREEDERS

IF YOU HAVE BEEFMASTERS TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR SPACE! CONTACT GCA TODAY OR EMAIL (478) 957-0095

(478) 994-0730

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easternbrahman.com/ georgia

Brahman BREEDERS Dillard Ranch Gentle Red Brahmans

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H: 229.794.2297 C: 229.560.4247

TCC FARMS

Adairsville, GA Cameron: 404-771-4884 Brock: 678-848-5206

Raising Registered Brahman and Brahman Influenced Cattle

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GEORGIA

For More Information:

BRANGUS

sebrangus.com

BREEDERS

IF YOU HAVE BRANGUS

IF YOU HAVE BRANGUS

TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR

TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR

SPACE! CONTACT

SPACE! CONTACT

GCA TODAY OR EMAIL

GCA TODAY OR EMAIL

MAGAZINE@GABEEF.ORG.

MAGAZINE@GABEEF.ORG.

IF YOU HAVE BRANGUS TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR SPACE! CONTACT GCA TODAY OR EMAIL MAGAZINE@GABEEF.ORG.

CAN THEY FIND YOU? “It’s surprising how many bull buyers find me from my card ad in Georgia Cattleman.”

-Georgia Cattle Producer

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GEORGIA/FLORIDA

CHAROLAIS BREEDERS

For More Information: Scott Tipton, Pres.

1001 Preacher Cambell Rd. Clarksville, GA 30523 706-200-6655 ptipton@alltel.net

IF YOU HAVE CHAROLAIS TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR SPACE! CONTACT GCA TODAY OR EMAIL MAGAZINE@GABEEF.ORG.

IF YOU HAVE CHAROLAIS TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR SPACE! CONTACT GCA TODAY OR EMAIL MAGAZINE@GABEEF.ORG.

Hosting Three Sales Each Year: Feb. - Black & White Spring Forward Sale Oct. - Acadia Black & White Bull Sale Dec. - It’s All Black & White Bull Sale

Charolais • Angus • Sim-Angus www.meadowscreekfarm.com Richard Meadows 334-797-4870

Glenn Meadows 334-797-5808

GEORGIA

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GEORGIA

RED ANGUS

For More Information: 706-882-7423

BREEDERS

678-901-5739

770-301-1945 770-253-1468

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For More Information: www.gasga.org

BREEDERS

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K&M

Irish Durham Polled Shorthorns

SHORTHORN

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BREEDERS

1030 Richard Bridges Rd., Commerce, Ga 30530 KMSHORTHORN@MSN.COM

Southeast Shorthorn Association • 864-376-9407

KENNETH BRIDGES

706-768-3480

DAVID NIXON

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HERDSMAN

3175 Bridgeshaw Dr. Cumming, GA 30040 678-852-7301 Email: dand007@comcast.net

GEORGIA

SIMMENTAL/SIMBRAH BREEDERS

For More Information: Donna Priest, Sec/Tres 770-655-8133 DonnaLPriest@gmail.com

JENKINS CATTLE COMPANY Gary Jenkins

Moultrie, Georgia 31776 229-891-8629

ANGUS • Sim SimANGUS • Simmental

IF YOU HAVE SIMMENTALS TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR SPACE! CONTACT GCA TODAY OR EMAIL MAGAZINE@GABEEF.ORG.

select angus & sim-angus cattle

IF YOU HAVE SIMMENTALS TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR SPACE! CONTACT

Paul A. Copeland PO Box 3235 Manchester, Georgia 31816 302-222-5129 • 678-410-9681 pacjo1@gmail.com

GCA TODAY OR EMAIL MAGAZINE@GABEEF.ORG.

IF YOU HAVE SIMMENTALS TO SELL, THIS IS YOUR SPACE! CONTACT GCA TODAY OR EMAIL MAGAZINE@ GABEEF.ORG.

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R e a d e r S e r v i c e s Georgia Livestock Review LPGMN Market News Division P.O. Box 86 Thomasville, GA 31799 229-226-1641

GEORGIA LIVESTOCK MARKET NEWS September 2, 2022

WEEKLY GEORGIA LIVESTOCK REVIEW SEPTEMBER 02, 2022 VOL. MMXXII NO. 34 RECEIPTS AT 20 GEORGIA AUCTIONS CATTLE AND CALVES DIRECT SALES THIS WEEK (EST.) 9,300 1,700 WEEK AGO 9,200 1,500 YEAR AGO 7,300 300 YEAR TO DATE 272,300 42,700 SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 269,000 42,300 COMPARED TO ONE WEEK EARLIER: SLAUGHTER COWS AND BULLS SOLD 1.00 TO 3.00 LOWER. FEEDER CLASSES UNEVENLY STEADY TO 2.00 HIGHER. REPLACEMENT COWS MOSTLY STEADY TO 2.00 HIGHER. SUPPLY INCLUDED: 77% FEEDER CATTLE (26% STEERS, 44% HEIFERS, 30% BULLS); 16% SLAUGHTER CATTLE (88% COWS, 12% BULLS); 8% REPLACEMENT CATTLE (66% BRED COWS, 34% COW-CALF PAIRS). FEEDER CATTLE SUPPLY OVER 600 LBS WAS 18%.

SLAUGHTER CLASSES: COWS: % LEAN 75-80 80-85 85-90 BULLS: FEEDER CLASSES: 300-350 LBS 350-400 LBS 400-450 LBS 450-500 LBS 500-550 LBS 550-600 LBS 600-650 LBS 650-700 LBS HEIFERS 300-350 LBS 350-400 LBS 400-450 LBS 450-500 LBS 500-550 LBS 550-600 LBS 600-650 LBS 650-700 LBS BULLS 300-350 LBS 350-400 LBS 400-450 LBS 450-500 LBS 500-550 LBS 550-600 LBS 600-650 LBS 650-700 LBS

YIELD GRADE 1

WEIGHT 850 LBS AND UP 850 LBS AND UP 800-1200 LBS

BULK 78.00-92.00 75.00-91.00 61.00-82.00

LOW DRESSING 71.00-84.00 70.00-82.00 51.00-74.00

HIGH DRESSING 89.00-100.00 86.00-102.00 70.00-90.00

1000 LBS AND UP

89.00-116.00

80.00-107.00

111.00-124.00

STEERS MED & LGE 1 198.00-220.00 190.00-215.00 190.00-205.00 180.00-190.00 165.00-185.00 163.00-185.00 155.00-171.00 150.00-165.00

WTD AVG 205.49 203.45 194.63 182.40 177.17 169.99 164.96 158.63

MED & LGE 2 185.00-197.50 184.00-196.00 177.00-190.00 165.00-177.50 160.00-175.00 157.50-177.50 154.00-166.00 140.00-157.50

WTD AVG 192.71 191.39 182.82 173.47 166.63 165.16 160.21 150.17

MED & LGE 3 175.00-190.00 167.50-187.00 162.50-185.00 150.00-175.00 143.00-175.00 132.00-171.00 140.00-159.50 130.00-149.00

WTD AVG 179.93 177.02 172.40 164.63 156.19 157.75 146.51 141.26

164.00-169.00 156.00-165.00 156.00-162.50 150.00-160.00 145.00-159.00 142.50-162.00 138.00-152.00 129.00-148.00

166.95 162.43 159.63 156.70 153.87 152.86 146.95 136.94

150.00-163.00 145.00-170.00 140.00-167.50 137.50-155.00 135.00-149.00 130.00-151.00 125.00-140.00 116.00-138.00

156.34 154.82 152.17 146.02 143.51 140.92 132.77 129.09

138.00-160.00 132.50-167.50 125.00-157.50 127.50-149.00 120.00-141.00 123.00-140.00 106.00-130.00 119.00-122.50

147.75 148.98 142.28 137.08 132.36 130.20 123.13 120.75

188.00-217.00 180.00-205.00 160.00-190.00 170.00-180.00 160.00-170.00 149.00-165.00 140.00-152.00 127.00-147.50

197.53 192.48 180.66 175.16 165.28 156.82 146.62 137.62

170.00-197.50 164.00-192.50 150.00-180.00 144.00-170.00 142.00-162.50 133.00-150.00 129.00-147.50 120.00-138.00 MED & LGE 1-2 800.00-1675.00

181.68 177.55 170.86 160.00 151.38 144.36 137.80 130.65 MED & LGE 2-3 625.00-1180.00

152.50-187.50 150.00-190.00 135.00-175.00 135.00-158.00 131.00-150.00 130.00-145.00 121.00-137.50 110.00-135.00 SMALL 1-2 700.00-1000.00

171.33 168.18 158.27 149.83 143.62 137.87 127.96 123.16

COW & CALF PAIRS WITH 150-300 LB CALVES AT SIDE: PER SET

DIRECT SALES: CONFIRMED SALES ON 1,682 HEAD; ALL SALES 2-3 PERCENT SHRINK F.O.B. FEEDLOTS OR EQUIVALENT: FEEDERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1 STEERS 87 HEAD UNWEANED 575 LBS 175.50; 170 HEAD 610-640 LBS 172.50-181.50; 157 HEAD 650-665 LBS 171.00-183.50; 117 HEAD 725-730 LBS 168.00-168.75; 141 HEAD 760-785 LBS 169.75-174.75; 135 HEAD 800 LBS 172.75; 130 HEAD 850-875 LBS 164.00-174.00; STEERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 75 HEAD 760 LBS 160.25; 70 HEAD 830 LBS 161.75; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1 83 HEAD 300 LBS 190.00; 86 HEAD 590 LBS 162.00; 160 HEAD 600-625 LBS 162.75-163.25; 38 HEAD 650 LBS 160.75; 80 HEAD 740 LBS 156.00; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 70 HEAD 770 LBS 150.00; FEEDER BULLS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1 83 HEAD 300 LBS 210.00.

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Georgia Livestock Markets Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Carroll County Livestock Carrollton, GA 770-834-6608

Southern Livestock Oak Park, GA 912-578-3263

Turner County Stockyards Ashburn, GA 229-567-3371

Calhoun Stockyard Calhoun, GA 706-629-1900

Duvall Livestock, Inc. Greensboro, GA 706-453-7368 J.D Higdon 706-817-6829 Jim Malcom 706-342-5655

Franklin County Livestock Carnesville, GA 706-384-2975

Northeast Georiga Livestock Athens, GA 706-549-4790

Lanier Farmers Livestock Gainesville, GA 770-844-9223

Seminole Stockyard Donalsonville, GA 229-524-2305

Moseley Brothers Cattle, LLC Blakely, GA 229-308-3452

Jackson Regional Stockyard Jackson, GA 770-775-7314

Pulaski County Stockyard Hawkinsville, GA 478-892-9071

Moultrie Livestock Moultrie, GA 229-985-1019

Thomasville Livestock Market Thomasville, GA 229-228-6960

Wilkes County Stockyard Washington, GA 706-678-2632

Upson County Livestock Thomaston, GA 30286 864-704-2487

Bill Bryan Cattle, LLC Summerville, GA 423-605-0561

Eastanollee Livestock Market Eastanolle, GA 706-779-5944 South Central Livestock Fitzgerald, GA 229-423-4400 Sumter County Stockyard Americus, GA 229-380-4901

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Both the seller and the buyer have the responsibility to have the $1 per head assessment collected and remitted to the qualified state beef council.

This form is designated for use in private treaty sales.

Date _______________________________ Seller’s Name _______________________ Buyer’s Name _________________________ Address ____________________________ Address _____________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________ Total Number of Cattle Sold_____________ x $1.00/Head=$ ________________________ Date of Sale __________________ State of origin of cattle__________ Person remitting assessment  Seller  Buyer Signature ___________________

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State

Under the Georgia Marketing Order for Beef, producers of bovine animals in this State have the responsibility to have the $1.00 per head assessment collected and remitted to the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef. This form is designated for use in private treaty sales.

Date _______________________________ Seller’s Name _______________________ Buyer’s Name _________________________ Address ____________________________ Address _____________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________ Total Number of Cattle Sold_____________ x $1.00/Head=$ ________________________ Date of Sale __________________ State of origin of cattle__________ Person remitting assessment  Seller  Buyer Signature ___________________

Please remit this form and assessment payment made payable to: Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef, 19 MLK Jr. Drive, S.W., Room 324, Atlanta, Ga. 30334

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Or thinning tree stands to create silvopasture? Designing watering systems to keep cattle within 800 feet of a water source also helps with nutrient distribution and improves overall forage utilization. Move hay and supplement feeding areas frequently and keep minerals mobile instead of in a fixed location. All of these efforts will help distribute those nutrients throughout the pasture, out of the surface water, and help manage fertility costs. As inputs get more expensive, we must be creative to recycle nutrients and stay profitable.

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General Quality of bermudagrass and bahia declines rapidly from now to frost. Watch condition of cows. Supplemental feed may be needed.

Fertilize fescue pastures (60 lb N; P, K and lime according to soil test results).

Finish planting winter grazing in prepared seed beds and begin overseeding winter annuals into pastures.

Watch feed conditions closely when grazing stalks and stubble.

Cows will eat the best of the crop residues rather quickly.

Remove cattle from sorghum crops after a light frost due to the danger of prussic acid poisoning.

Continue to monitor supplemental feed prices. Corn and by-product feeds like cottonseed are usually cheaper in the fall.

Spring Calving ( January, February, March) Finish weaning late calves (follow September management list).

Heifers need to weigh about 2/3 of their mature weight at breeding time in March. They usually need to gain 1 to 1½ lbs per day after weaning.

Watch the body condition of bred heifers. Separate them from the cows and provide supplemental feed as quality of fall grazing declines.

Identify thin cows and supplement them at a rate where they will reach moderate body condition at calving.

Fall Calving (October, November, December) Cows due to calve should be put into clean pastures and checked frequently.

Tag calves at birth. Record birth date, tag number and cow ID. Castrate, dehorn and implant bull calves at birth.

Bulls will be turned in with heifers in December and cows in January. It is time to evaluate bulls, trim feet, line up a breeding soundness exam or decide on buying a new bull.

Check with your veterinarian about suggested pre-calving and pre-breeding vaccinations for cows.

Start feeding high-magnesium mineral supplement 30 days before cattle are turned in on winter grazing or lush fescue pasture.

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October 17, 2022 White Hawk Ranch Bull Sale Buchanan, GA

October 1, 2022 Caroland Farms Inaugural Production Sale Landrum, SC

October 18-20, 2022 Sunbelt Ag Expo Moultrie, GA

November 5, 2022 Southern Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale Marianna, FL

December 2, 2022 Knoll Crest Total Performance Bull and Commercial Heifer Sale Red House, VA

November 5, 2022 The Fall Sale Letohatchee, AL

December 2, 2022 Meadows Creek It’s All Black and White Bull Sale Letohatchee, AL

October 6-16, 2022 Georgia National Fair Perry, GA

October 21-22, 2022 LG Herndon, Jr. Farms Bull + Female Sale Lyons, GA

October 8, 2022 Edisto Bred Heifer Sale Blackville, SC

October 21, 2022 Meadows Creek Farm Bull Sale Arcadia, FL

October 8, 2022 Oliver Angus Bull & Female Sale West Point, GA

October 22, 2022 Brownlee Mountain Farms Complete Dispersal Calhoun, GA

October 8, 2022 Addison Brangus Farms Sale Cullman, AL

October 22, 2022 Debter Hereford Farm Bull Sale Horton, AL

November 11, 2022 Barnes Herefords Fall Bull Sale Cedartown, GA

October 13, 2022 Bieber Red Angus Ranch Sale Swainsboro, GA

October 25, 2022 Phillips-Fenco Brangus Bull Sale Bunnell, FL

October 14, 2022 Oakdale Farms Female Sale Rome, GA

October 28, 2022 CK Cattle Production Sale Hope Hull, AL

November 11, 2022 Turner Co. Stockyards Breeder Cattle Sale Ashburn, GA

October 14, 2022 Columbia Livestock Market Bred Heifer Sale Lake City, FL

October 28, 2022 Yon Family Farms Fall Female Sale Ridge Spring, SC

October 14, 2022 Fink Beef Genetics Charolais Female Sale Randolph, KS

October 29, 2022 Yon Family Farms Fall Bull Sale Ridge Spring, SC

October 14, 2022 Turner Co. Stockyards Breeder Cattle Sale Ashburn, GA October 15, 2022 Fink Beef Genetics Angus & Charolais Bull Sale Randolph, KS October 15, 2022 Circle F Farms Fall Sale Baxley, GA October 15, 2022 Rolling B Ranch Female Sale Yatesville, GA October 15, 2022 Town Creek Farm Bull & Female Sale West Point, MS October 15, 2022 Beef on Forage Bull Sale Brenham, TX

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November 5, 2022 TJB Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale Chickamauga, GA *Sale Date Correction

December 3, 2022 The Source Bull Sale Nashville, GA

November 9-10, 2022 Adams Ranch Field Day & Sale Fort Pierce, FL

December 3, 2022 Heart of Alabama Bull Sale Brundidge, AL

November 10, 2022 Circle G Ranches - Bull Sale Adel, GA

December 9, 2022 Turner Co. Stockyards Breeder Cattle Sale Ashburn, GA December 10, 2022 Cowboy Logic Sale Talmo, GA January 14, 2023 Columbia Livestock Market Black Bull Sale Lake City, FL

November 11-12, 2022 Quail Valley Farms Female & Bull Sale Blountsville, AL

January 14, 2023 Greuel Family Brangus Bull Sale Lake City, FL

November 12, 2022 Ingram Angus Production Sale Lynnville, TN

January 23, 2023 Tokeena Angus Sale Seneca, SC

November 12, 2022 Gibbs Farms Bull Sale Ranbune, AL

Feburary 1-3, 2023 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show New Orleans, LA

November 12, 2022 Friendship Farms Bull Sale Savannah, GA November 18, 2022 Cattlemen’s Connection Middle Georgia November 18-19, 2022 Cavender-Draggin’M Fall Production Sale Jacksonville, TX November 19, 2022 Strickland-Driggers 11th Annual Bull Sale Glennville, GA November 19, 2022 MM/CALLAWAY AFFORDA-Bull Sale Commercial Bred Heifer Sale Hogansville, GA

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