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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION â€¢ JANUARY 2021

SPRING SALE EDITION

Saturday, April 18, 2021

Mark your calendars for the most anticipated events of the year. They will feature the most proven and prestigious Limousin, Lim-Flex and Red Angus genetics, backed by unmatched customer service.

Sunday, October 31, 2021

BULLS. FEMALES. GENETIC PACKAGES.

Sales

Sale Management: Randall O. Ratliff Randy@rrmktg.com 615-330-2735

PAUL SISEMORE, Owner Manager: ELGIN ELMORE, 918-346-2438 11720 Overlook Dr. • Sand Springs, OK 74063 elginpbars@yahoo.com • www.pbarsranch.com “The Little Ranch with THE Big Genetics”

Wulf Cattle Opportunity Sale of 2021 420 Bulls-30 Open Heifers Limousin-Lim-Flex®-Angus

MARCH

April

Open House

Online Only Sale

30 & 31

Sandy Ridge Ranch, Atkinson, NE

12:00 Noon

Bull Selection Index Feeder Calf Procurement Value Added Opportunites Source & Process Verification Feedlot & Carcass Data Dairy Beef Program

26406 470th Ave. / Morris, Minnesota 56267 Office: (320) 392-5802 / Fax: (320) 392-5319/ wulf@wulfcattle.com Casey Fanta: (320) 288-6128 / casey.fanta@wulfcattle.com

www.wulfcattle.com • JANUARY 2021

KEN’S MISS PRECIOUS 302F daughter of CFSV Polled Excel 315S

KEN’S CHATTY LADY

daughter of Polled Pearl 423

WILODGE CERBERUS

TERL POLLED ALLISON

Muscle shape and growth, plus two copies of F94L

daughter of SVL Polled Exclusive

N O I T I S I U Q A R MAJO We would like to personally thank Mr. Ken Glazier (left) for his professionalism throughout this entire transaction as well as for raising some of the finest fullbloods in the country.

VIDOR, TEXAS 77662

WWW.GOSSLIMOUSIN.COM ANTHONY GOSS 281-794-1339 DAVID GOSS 832-260-5885

FULLBLOOD SEMEN FOR SALE 2

FULLBLOODS...POUNDS • JANUARY 2021

JELU POLLED PEARL 423

daughter of SVL Polled Heritage 124P

CTFM MISS CLOEY 313X daughter of CFSV Polled Excel 315S

Its brood matrons like these that have laid the foundation for our herd.

Limousin cattle. Our drive to breed and od lblo Ful of r ede bre and r ieve bel ate sion Since 1995 Goss Limousin has been a pas y here in the USA and abroad. We rne jou ed -fill fun a on us led has s etic gen od blo and his acquire the very best fullblood and polled full Trail Farmsâ€™ herd. For many years, Ken Glazier lm sho Chi the of tion uisi acq nt rece our ce are more than excited to announ te to add this new chapter to our legacy. una fort y ver l fee we and ss ine bus od blo full herd was one of the most respected in the ng and selection represented edi bre of rs yea 5o n tha re mo e hav now we d, With the purchase of the Chisholm Trail her in our herd.

Chisholm Trail Limis enjoying dinner at their new home...Goss Limousin. Delivery available

www.GOSSLIMOUSIN.com

Pay & MUSCLE Still Matters â€˘ JANUARY 2021

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION • JANUARY 2021 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1

FRANK PHELPS & O’CONNOR FARMS..................................................................... 26 DIVERSIFY RANCH WITH HUNTING....................................................................... 34 SQUANDERED POTENTIAL........................................................................................ 36 BOB STONE & STONE VALLEY RANCH.................................................................... 42

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES.................................................................. 52 SUPPLEMENTING DURING THIRD TRIMESTER.................................................... 56 FEED PRICES MUTE PRICE SUPPORT...................................................................... 58 PREPARE FOR CALVING SEASON.............................................................................. 62 DIAL IN COW COSTS................................................................................................... 64 HIGH ENERGY RECEIVING........................................................................................ 66 PROPER COW CULLING............................................................................................. 71

DEPARTMENTS

Around The Industry......................................................................................................................6 President’s Message........................................................................................................................10 Executive Summary.......................................................................................................................12 Member & Industry News............................................................................................................18 Riding Shotgun.............................................................................................................................20 Perfectly Positioned.......................................................................................................................24 Performance Line..........................................................................................................................72 Junior Scene..................................................................................................................................76 Sales & Events...............................................................................................................................78 Advertisers Index...........................................................................................................................81 Limousin365 • 2005 Ruhl Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 405/260-3775 • Fax 405/260-3766 • www.Limousin365.com • email info@limousin365.com

COVER...Our cover this month was captured

by Limousin Media at Magness Land & Cattle in Platteville, CO.

Limousin365 is a quarterly magazine published in the interest of the Limousin breed of cattle. Limousin365 seeks to promote the growth and development of Limousin, to publicize the activities of Limousin breeders, and to print news and educational material of use to them. Limousin365 is published quarterly by Limousin365, 2005 Ruhl Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044. Periodical Postage Paid at Guthrie, OK, and at additional mailing offices. Subscription rates for one, two and three years are $30, $40 and $52. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Limousin365, 2005 Ruhl Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044. (ISSN-8750-2127)

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43rd Annual

COLEMAN LIMOUSIN RANCH Bull Sale

TUESDAY APRIL 6, 2021

1 p.m. MST – Five Valleys Livestock – Missoula, MT

Offering 100 Bulls Including Sons of These Breed Leading Sires AHCC Earning Power 900E Purebred – HomoP/HomoB

SALE MANAGEMENT…

COLE Architect 08A Purebred – HomoP/HetB COLE Cadillac 05C Purebred – HomoP/B

Kiley McKinna • (402) 350-3447 648 Sawgrass Trl. • Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 mcmarketingsales@aol.com mcmarketingmanagement.com

AHCC Earning Power 900E

CELL Envision 7023E Purebred – HomoP/HomoB

BID ONLINE…

PHOTOS & VIDEOS…

www.colemanlimousin.com COLE Architect 08A

COLE Cadillac 05C

Larry & Anita Coleman (406) 644-2300

Trent & Melissa Coleman (406) 644-2707

53717 Gallagher Road • Charlo, MT 59824 www.colemanlimousinranch.com

CELL Envision 7023E

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AROUND THE INDUSTY by Kiley McKinna

2021 Bull Sale Season—Here We Come

elcome to the annual Spring Sale Edition of Limousin365. As you page through this issue, you’ll find many of the breed’s most relevant and progressive programs highlighted, several of the breed’s finest spring sales showcased in accompaniment with multiple feature stories and industry news. As I write this column pondering which direction to head, two words come to mind—charge on! With 2020 finally in the rear view mirror, it’s time to dive into what we hope is a great and enthusiastic 2021 spring sale season! Naturally, with the spring bull sale season on the minds of many breeders, commercial producers and considering the nature of this edition of Limousin365, I thought I’d share excerpts from an article I recently read (written by Travis Meteer, Extension Educator for the University of Illinois) that I think does a good job discussing many of the key factors worthy of consideration when purchasing you next herd bull. “Are you sifting through stacks of bull sale catalogs looking for your next bull? While bull selection can be a daunting task, your choice will impact your herd for years to come. Thus, taking some time to think about what you need from your next herd sire is important. Here are some points to emphasize when it comes to bull selection. Know your market. Understand what traits are value added-traits for your market. One of the best parts about the cattle industry is the different ways producers achieve their goals. While selling calves at weaning into the commodity market is the majority, some cattlemen are marketing in creative ways. Local freezer beef, retained ownership, alliances, branded beef programs, video sales, or fitting the production environment to a consumer demanded practice are all ways farmers are adding value to their calves. Your bull selection should be based on traits that are profitable in your market. Don’t sacrifice functional traits or adaptability to your production environment. It is easy to get caught up in the data, but remember these critters need to be sound and function in the pasture. Good feet and legs, a strong libido and docility are all imperative. Masculinity, big testicles and a tight sheath are good phenotypic indicators of the right kind. Buying bulls that are raised in similar conditions to your farm is preferred. You can buy someone else’s genetics, but you can’t buy their management.

Identify and understand EPDs and phenotypes that signify value added traits you are seeking. If you sell your calves at weaning through the sale barn and keep your own replacements, traits of priority should be calving-ease, heifer pregnancy and weaning weight. Selecting for more yearling weight, too much milk, too little milk or carcass traits are much less important in this scenario. If you retain-ownership in you cattle through the feedlot and market to the packer, then yearling weight and carcass traits become more relevant to your bottom line. Your ultimate goal should be to produce the most profitable product, thus seek traits that add value without increasing cost of production over the value of the trait. Demand higher accuracy for traits. Technologies are available for seedstock producers to increase the accuracy of EPDs on yearling bulls. Genomic-enhanced EPDs result in less risk, less change and more predictability in what a yearling bull will sire. A bull buyer can feel more confident than ever in EPDs when they are backed by genomic testing. Buy the right size, type and demand quality. I would compare this to buying a car or truck. If you have little money for gas (feed), then don’t buy a gas (feed) guzzler. Buy a bull that fits your cow herd. Your cows will tell you the right size and milk production for your management. If they come up open…they are not the right size. Now, you also want a bull that is the right type. You don’t buy a fancy sports car for a work vehicle do you? So why buy a fancy, sexy bull to produce working kind cattle? To me there is a difference in fancy and quality. I suggest you demand quality. Select a product that will last and hold value. Look for signs that the breeder stands behind their product. That is a good sign of quality. Seek value when buying a bull. The lowest priced bull is seldom the best value. If you find a bull that has the traits you are looking for, buy him. Set a budget, but understand it is often hard to find everything you are looking for. Bulls with the traits you are seeking can add value to your cattle in a hurry. They can add far more value than a cow. The bull you buy this year will impact your herd for the next five years with his calves, but his daughters will impact your herd for the next 20 years. Make a good investment. Buy a bull that adds value to your calves and your cowherd.” Folks, I think by and large, the excerpts above hit the nail on the head and serve as a nice reminder to always keep the big picture in mind when making your next herd bull investment. I wish you all the best in your upcoming sales and searches for your next herd sire. In closing, I sincerely hope you enjoy our 2021 Spring Sale Edition, it is of benefit to your program and a promotional piece the Limousin breed can be proud of. A big thank-you to all of the advertisers, readership and those that continue to support and offer feedback as it relates to your magazine, Limousin 365. I look forward to seeing down the sale road and remember we are all in this together—Limousin proud.

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HERDBUILDER XXVII SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 1 p.m. • At The Farm • Springfield, MO

50 SPRING PAIRS 40 SPRING BRED HEIFERS

SALE FEATURE

25 Road To Grand Island Show Heifer Prospects AUTO GRANDEUR 214G ET

2/1/19 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 43% Lim-Flex PVF Insight 0219 x AUTO Zofia 439Z BW: 2.2 WW: 69 YW: 110 MK: 21 MB: 0.11 $MTI: 57 Due 5/1/21 to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D

AUTO FLINT 403F ET AUTO Grandeur 214G ET

AUTO Flint 403F ET

11/11/18 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 68% Lim-Flex AUTO Power Plus 133B x AUTO Pia 245X BW: 3.2 WW: 78 YW: 119 MK: 21 MB: 0.06 $MTI: 58 Due 3/30/21 to AUTO King David 120E

AUTO GRIZELA 241G ET

2/28/19 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 64% Lim-Flex AUTO Dually 553C x AUTO Danielle 205D BW: 1.3 WW: 74 YW: 108 MK: 19 MB: 0.17 $MTI: 60 Due 3/30/21 to AUTO Black Coffee 512A

AUTO GAERWEN 245G ET AUTO Grizela 241G ET

AUTO Gaerwen 245G ET

2/23/19 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 78% Limousin CJSL Data Bank 6124D x AUTO Rebecca 292S BW: 1.6 WW: 76 YW: 117 MK: 19 MB: 0.04 $MTI: 57 Due 4/15/21 to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D

AUTO GABRIELLA 208G ET

1/11/19 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 68% Lim-Flex AUTO Cruze 132X x AUTO April 202A BW: 1.8 WW: 69 YW: 102 MK: 25 MB: 0.15 $MTI: 59 Due 4/15/21 to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D

AUTO FRAMER 439F ET AUTO Gabriella 208G ET

AUTO Framer 439F ET

11/14/18 • Homo Black • Het Polled • 56% Lim-Flex AUTO Ace Ventura 557C x AUTO April 202A BW: 2.2 WW: 70 YW: 104 MK: 27 MB: 0.25 $MTI: 62 Due in January to HBRL Deluxe Package 6114D

MARKETING TEAM

Randy Ratliff • 615.330.2735 Ken Holloway • 580.581.7652 Mark Smith • 515.229.5227 Bill Helton • 256.962.0256 Kiley McKinna • 402.350.3447

TOLL FREE: 1-877-PINEGAR 850 W. FARM RD. 56 • SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803 TY & SUSIE HEAVIN, FARM MANAGERS • 417/839-5849 HANNAH MCCALL, SHOW & SALE CATTLE

WWW.PINEGARLIMOUSIN.COM

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41st Annual Bull Sale At the Ranch, Mount Vernon, SD

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• Free wintering until April 1 • Free delivery up to 250 miles • Half down, balance due upon delivery • All bulls unconditionally guaranteed for first breeding season • All bulls have been genetically tested and carry GE-EPDs Call the farm or any member of our trusted sales team for more information or a complimentary catalog.

Sale Team: Kiley McKinna - 402-350-3447 • Mark Smith - 515.229.5227 We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our program. Your call or visit is always welcome. CURT & LEANNE WIECZOREK • 605-227-4601 • clwzrk@santel.net 39768 267th St. • Mount Vernon, SD 57363 • WIECZOREKLIMOUSIN.COM

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W ild er Fa mi ly Li mo us in Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Hosted by L365Auctions.com Bids close 7 p.m. CDT

Offering an elite set of herd sire prospects representing some of the breed’s most progressive bloodlines. These bulls are products of our leading herd bulls, top AI sires and most are out of our proven cow families.

Sires represented include:

CELL Freedom 8208F

12/26/18 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 43% Lim-Flex MAGS Ali x LLJB Absolute Style 3056A CED: 12 BW: -0.1 WW: 69 YW: 103 MK: 20 SC: 2.2 DC: 10 CW: 30 REA: .13 MB: .29 $MTI: 61 owned with Baker Limousin Farms and Red Rock Limousin

MAGS Aviator

L7 Calvados 5035C

3/13/13 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 59% Lim-Flex MAGS Winston x MAGS Xtra Rest CED: 15 BW: 0.1 WW: 64 YW: 101 MK: 17 SC: -.20 DC: 17 CW: 37 REA: .71 MB: .35 $MTI: 63 owned with Linhart Limousin

4/2/15 • Homo Black • Homo Polled • 75% Lim-Flex L7 Xtreme 0067X x Miss L7 156Y CED: 11 BW: 1.0 WW: 55 YW: 71 MK: 18 SC: .47 DC: 9 CW: 8 REA: 1.06 MB: .08 $MTI: 53 Supreme Champion Bull 2017 Black Hills Stock Show

View pictures and videos of the offering at L365AUCTIONS. COM SALE MANAGEMENT: KILEY McKINNA • 402-350-3447 mcmarketingsales@aol.com www.mcmarketingmanagement.com

Jay, Molly, Jayce & Spencer Wilder Snook, Texas Jay: 979.268.5491 jwwilder1993@gmail.com www.wilderfamilylimousin.com

J&J Cattle Company Joe and Jay Wilder Box 551 • Snook, Texas 77878 • Joe: 979.268.4843

We hope you will take time to study the offering and encourage you to call with questions. • JANUARY 2021

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Curt Wieczorek

reetings and welcome to the Spring Sale Edition of Limousin 365. By the time you read this 2020 will finally be in the rearview mirror and I will be completing my final year as an elected director as well as my term as president. Six years ago, as I began my first term as a director, my goal was simple, serve the membership to the best of my ability and always vote for what is in the best interest of the breed regardless of how it may affect me personally. I had no illusions of serving in leadership within the board structure, let alone being elected president. In fact, I remember a conversation with Warren Symens while waiting for a flight back from a meeting early in Brett Begert’s first year as president. I was relieved to learn that it was possible for a director to serve as president for two years

2020 NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT, Curt Wieczorek..............................Mount Vernon, SD 605-227-4601 • clwzrk@santel.net VICE PRESIDENT, Dan Hunt..........................................Oxford, NE 308-991-3373 • huntlimo@huntlimousin.com SECRETARY, Wade Beckman....................................... Roberts, ID 208-313-0235 • beckmanlivestock@gmail.com TREASURER, Dr. Mark Barker............................ Oklahoma City, OK 405-520-5846 • diamondhillcattle@gmail.com AT-LARGE, Bruce Lawrence.......................................... Anton, TX 806-790-2535 • bll1@speednet.com EX-OFFICIO, Gary Fuchs........................................... Cameron, TX 254-482-0611 • garyfuchs53@yahoo.com DIRECTORS Randy Corns, Altoona, KS; 620-750-0924, superc@terraworld.net Ronn Cunningham, Rose, OK, 918-629-9382, colronn@yahoo.com Troy Gulotta, Independence, LA, 985-662-1561, liveoakcattle@gmail.com Austin Hager, Karlsruhe, ND, 701-626-2345, hagercc@srt.com Charles Linhart, Leon, IA, 641-446-7425, charles@linhartlimousin.com Bart Mitchell, Wauzeka, WI, 608-553-8070, springcreeksbart@gmail.com Joe Moore, Raphine, VA, 540-569-6219, jomolimo69@gmail.com Kevin Ochsner, Kersey, CO, 970-396-5525, kevinkochsner@gmail.com Jay Wilder, Snook, TX, 979-268-5491, jwwilder1993@gmail.com Jerry Wulf, Morris, MN, 320-491-1390, jerry.wulf@wulfcattle.com

instead of needing someone from each class to serve their last year, as I was the only person in my class. The thought that I may be called on to be president was rather terrifying to me at that time and remained that way right up until the time the board voted me into that position. You are probably wondering why I am telling you this. I’ll get back to that in a minute. First let me say that any organization is only as strong as its membership and I firmly believe that if the organization is important to you, then you should be willing to take your turn and help steer the ship when called upon. If we all sit back and wait for someone else to do it, the organization suffers. During the past year I have had numerous conversations with people saying things like “I’m glad it’s you and not me” or “that wouldn’t be my cup of tea” or “I could never do that.” So why have I shared this with you? To communicate to you that you aren’t the only one that feels this way from time to time, and that in no way should those feelings disqualify you from taking your turn. Yes, there are times the task at hand seems somewhat overwhelming. Just don’t stay there, seek council from those who have gone before you, formulate a plan and move forward. Maybe start by volunteering to serve on one of the committees and see where it goes from there. As we get to the start of the new year, the newly elected NALF president will be making appointments to the various committees and his job would be easier if there were people stepping up to get involved. Or maybe it’s your state, local or regional association that needs your involvement. If we sit idle, we risk the viability of these organizations. If they wither and eventually die, then what? It may get you out of your comfort zone, but it will be well worth it. As I reflect back on these last six years, I can honestly say I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. Success and blessings.

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LINHART LIMOUSIN

Bulls of this stature came from this very event.

CELLGuard House 9300G

BULL SALE

CJSL Creed 5042C

MARCH 6, 2021 • 1 P.M. CST At The Farm • Leon, Iowa

Selling 85 Limousin & Lim-Flex Bulls Yearlings and Fall Yearlings

CJSL Data Bank 6124D

Sale Management: CJSL Dauntless 6257D ET

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CELL Freedom 8208F ET

For more information and a catalog, contact.

CHARLES LINHART 641.340.1306 AARON LINHART 641.414.5060 27195 175TH ST • LEON, IOWA 51044

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY by Mark Anderson Executive Director North American Limousin Foundation

isruption to businesses and modifications to a normal way of life continue to be the norm as we end the year and begin 2021 as Covid-19 continues to impact our lives. At the time of this writing, NALF is planning on conducting its annual meeting, shows, Genetics on Ice Fundraiser for NALJA, and the National Limousin Sale at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City in early January. Hopefully by the time you are reading this, we are able to be in Oklahoma City to conduct all of these events that are important to our membership, but also vital to NALJA as the GOI fundraiser and CornerPost events are critical to the juniors annual budget for the upcoming year. You will be able to participate in all these events both in person and online due to the situation with Covid. This year, the GOI fundraiser will be structured a little different— all to the benefit of the junior association—due to the foresight of Ken Holloway. With the final All-American Futurity conducted last summer in West Monroe, Louisiana, Mr. Holloway came up with the idea to discontinue the historical annual show and divert those portions of the funds that were used to finance the All-American Limousin Futurity. Instead, those funds will be applied directly to scholarships to champions and award winners at the annual NJLSC each year. This amounts to $16,000 earmarked and divided up between 16 champion award winners each year at the NJLSC ranging in value from $500-$2,500. Scholarship money will be held in an interest bearing account until recipient/winner complete educational requirements, basically one semester or six months in college or career tech school with satisfactory grades. Military service will also qualify for scholarship proceeds. Although the All-American Limousin Futurity will be missed, the Genetics On Ice fundraiser has been, and will continue to be vital to funding the junior association into the future thanks to the foresight of Ken Holloway and his family. We are very grateful for Ken’s contributions, hard work and the many years that have benefited countless junior youth that have grown to be leaders in agriculture and business throughout the country! NALF has also had some very positive advancements concerning its National Cattle Evaluation conducted through IGS. Adjustments through the second half of 2020 benefited our EPDs for both Limousin and Lim-Flex® cattle rather dramatically. In mid-August, the milk EPD was adjusted for all participating IGS cooperators which resulted in an improved milk EPD, particularly on high growth sires that were positive to the milk EPD for many of our sires within the NALF herdbook.

Maybe the most exciting and positive adjustments for Limousin cattle EPDs came in early November. After several Beta runs by IGS during the fall, carcass traits where positively impacted with the switch to IGS incorporating updated USMARC data for carcass traits into the IGS National Cattle Evaluation. Positive impacts occurred to both the marbling and carcass weight EPD as a result of this change. Limousin and Lim-Flex® cattle improved on average between .15 - .20 on the marbling EPD with this switch. Carcass weight EPD averages improved 3-4 pounds. This change moved the Purebred Limousin classifications much closer to the “zero” line on the marbling EPD and Lim-Flex® classification’s improved dramatically as well. Previously the average marbling EPD for the hybrid was running near .05. With the switch, active LF sires are now running at .18 and LF Non Parents are at .20. These improvements came with only slight declines in average ribeye, backfat and yield grade EPDs which Limousin cattle are known for throughout the business. Combined with the breed’s superior maternal traits, weight traits, and enhanced docility, Limousin EPDs have never looked better across the board! This is a credit to the breeders and membership who have continued to mate cattle that not only excel genetically, but can contribute dramatically to the commercial cattle business. The next enhancement to our EPDs should be incorporated into the NCE around mid-December thanks to Wulf Cattle and other NALF members. After months of work and beta runs at IGS, nearly 46,000 head of carcass records of Wulf BeefBuilder cattle will be included into the production run at IGS. This will not only increase accuracy of many sires and their related progeny on carcass traits throughout the herdbook, but is a leap forward toward capturing actual slaughter data at the packing house for carcass weight, marbling, ribeye, backfat and yield grade phenotypes on pedigree traceable cattle. This will put NALF at the forefront of capturing actual carcass phenotypes among breed associations throughout the U.S. NALF is blessed to have many members that are also cattle feeders within its association that have all contributed to this effort in addition to the carcass records Wulf has contributed. Hunt Limousin, Symens Bros., Lewis Limousin, Running Creek Ranch and Lawrence Family Limousin have all contributed to this effort as well. Other members can participate in this program if they have slaughter data on their cattle. Simply contact the NALF office. This will improve progeny equivalents on carcass traits dramatically over time similar to those of weight trait data over time. I would close by saying thank you to the NALF membership and the NALF board for your dedication to the breed over this past year. NALF will close the year with not only positive financials, but improvements to the National Cattle Evaluation, programs, tools and services offered

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Genetics That Stand the Test Of Time With Founder Membership #3, our family is proud to have been a part of the Limousin business since the breed’s arrival in North America. We focus on raising Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle that combine calving-ease and performance with above average docility and carcass merit. Our commitment has, and always will be, to produce a quality product backed with the highest level of customer service. We have calves on the ground by MAGS Cable, AHCC Easy Rider, LFLC Bank Account and MAGS Aviator. Come see what a 51 year commitment to the Limousin business looks like.

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by the association, along with genetic improvement within the breed itself—a credit to the membership. The improvements mentioned in this article would not have happened without your foresight and dedication. I would also like to thank the NALF staff and members given the changes this year. Mallory Blunier, Director of NALF Media & Activities, along with the help of Dominique Braun, are doing a wonderful job with media, communications and guiding the Junior association. We also appreciate the great working relationship with the crew at Limousin365 through the magazine transition and look forward to the future. Additionally, those individuals that helped out with the American Royal in Kansas City and Louisville through the transition need to be mentioned as well! These include, Dean and Bev Summerbell, Randy and Nancy Corns, Troy Gullotta and Ty Heavin. Thanks for the help at various events this fall, ensuring the events ran smoothly. We look forward to seeing you in Oklahoma City and are excited about where the breed is headed into 2021. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

NALF STAFF LISTING NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION

6205 S. Main St. Ste D-280 • Aurora, CO 80016-5370 ph: 303-220-1693 • fax: 303-220-1884 • limousin@nalf.org • www.nalf.org EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR................................................... Mark Anderson Ext. 51, Mark@NALF.org • 970-590-9576 (c)

Raising Limousin Seedstock for 51 Years

Responsibilities include: Organizational leadership and direction; Liaison between the board of directors and staff.

DNA PROCESSING & ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT.......... Tammy Anderson Ext. 57, Tammy@NALF.org

Responsibilities include: Accounts receivable for NALF members; DNA sample submissions; Assist with DNA results; Assist with accounts payable.

DIRECTOR OF MEDIA & ACTIVITIES..................................Mallory Blunier Ext. 61, Mallory@NALF.org • LimousinMedia@gmail.com

Responsibilities include: NALF communications and press releases; Marketing coordinator; NALF.org website manager and updates; Blog manager; Design services; E-Partners e-newsletter; Social media; State association communications liaison; Sale downloads; Junior programs; Medal of Excellence (MOE) shows; NALJA Board of Directors.

DIRECTOR OF DNA PROCESSING & ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS..... Alison Jones Ext. 59, Alison@NALF.org

Responsibilities include: Paying your NALF bill; Bill discrepancies; Request statements; All DNA services; LIMS program; Herd EPD downloads; International import/export paperwork.

REGISTRY & MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST..... Stephanie Kramer-Beddo Ext. 27, Steph@NALF.org

Brad and Janet Waddle 440 Road 161 • Pine Bluffs, Wyoming 82082 307/245-3599 Phone/Fax • waddlelimousin@rtconnect.net

Responsibilities include: Membership questions; Registering natural and foreign animals; Recording weaning and yearling weights; Transfers of live animals and embryos; Bull and cow leases; New memberships; NALF-Digital Beef Member Site questions; Ultrasound results and barn sheets; Mailing certificates, supplies, and promotional material.

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2.27.2021 at at the the farm, farm, Creston, Creston, Nebraska Nebraska

Selling Selling 70 70 Beef Beef Bulls, Bulls, 10 10 Open Open Replacement Replacement Heifers Heifers & & 20 20 Bred Bred Females Females SALE MANAGEMENT/ complementary catalog contact ... SALE MANAGEMENT/ complementary catalog contact ...

Elite Female & Genetics Online Sale

Limousin Online Bull Sale

January 21, 2021 Hosted by L365Auctions.com

Febuary 24, 2021 Hosted by L365Auctions.com

We have worked relentlessly on incorporating the best Limousin genetics from across the country into our herd. Our vision has always been on the future as we continue to improve our herd and our offering year after year. We are extremely proud of the genetic advancements we’ve made and are excited to offer our very best heifers, bulls and genetics in two sales this year.

Look for the influence of these great producers in our upcoming sales.

AHCC Dakota Diamond 6061D

ADLL Durango 6691D

HB • HP • 81% Limousin S: MAGS Anchor D: LVLS 9066U

HB • HP • 50% LF S: EXAR Denver 2002B D: EF Yadda Yadda 809Y

MAGS Eternal Flame

TMCK Chavez

HB • HP • 81% Limousin S: AHCC Badlands 908B D: MAGS Andria

HB • Het P • 50% LF S: MAGS Xukalani D: MAGS Yoko

Don’t miss out on these great opportunities! Calls and visits are always welcome. Thank you to Red Rock Limousin of Gary, Texas, for their purchase of ATAK Honey ET in The Night On The Town Sale!

Andy & Tammy Schmalshof • Adam, Jonelle, Peyton, Carrina & Dixon Schmalshof 436 140th St. • Avon, IL 61415 • Andy, cell: 309/333-0029 • Adam, cell: 309/333-3044 atak4limo@agristar.net

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Blessed We feel fortunate to be part of a business where we are surrounded by the people and cattle we love so much. Over the past 47 years we have developed some of our dearest friendships with those that share our passion for Limousin cattle and the land they graze. As we begin another year, we wish each of you a healthy and prosperous 2021.

Ranch-Raised black, polled, Purebred Limousin bulls and females for sale year around!

Hiram and Darenda • 806/375-2346 Bret, Hayley, McKinley & Boone • 806/375-2345 Box 110, Allison, Texas 79003 begertranch@wildblue.net www.begertlimousinranch.com

We welcome your call or visit anytime. • JANUARY 2021

MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS BRIEFS Need Registration Certificates? Do you need registration certificates for an upcoming show, a show validation, or any other purpose? NALF staff is happy to send the registration certificates to you. Submit your request and payment to the NALF office at least two weeks prior to the event in order to make sure they reach you on time. Rush fees are $25 per certificate. Show certificates (faxed or emailed) prior to mailing are $10. Requests may be made to Stephanie at Steph@NALF.org. Note: Registration certificates are required at the Fort Worth Stock Show.

International Year Codes

2018 - F • 2019 - G • 2020 - H 2021 - J • 2022 - K

Letters not used are I, O, Q & V

Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Update

Order Your Show Vest Today If you have not ordered your Limousin soft shell show vest, do so today. The vests are a black, soft shell with the Limousin logo on the chest. You may order using the form found under the Shows tab at NALF.org. Vests must be worn in the show ring at all Level I MOE shows.

NALF Office Closed The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed select days over the upcoming holiday season. Please take note that the office will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for Christmas. As well, the office will be closed Friday, January 1 for New Year’s. The office will be open for regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST December 28, and then again on Monday, January 4. NALF will have a limited number of staff in the office December 31 – January 7. Staff will be attending the Cattlemen’s Congress and Limousin Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed Monday, February 15, 2021 for President’s Day. Regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MST will resume Tuesday, February 16.

DNA and Registration DNA turnaround is 4 weeks and rushes are not an option. Embryo calves must be parent verified in order to be registered. Contact Alison, Alison@NALF.org, or Tammy, Tammy@nalf.org, with DNA questions. Natural calf registrations and any transfers submitted to the office for processing is a 2-week turnaround, contact Stephanie at Steph@NALF.org with any questions.

LIMS LIMS enrollment deadline is February 15. Members should visit their Enrollment Selections page on Digital Beef to make sure all cows are under the Spring 2020 tab if they are set to calve Spring 2020 or have the “move to next season” box checked if they are calving in the fall. Contact Alison@nalf.org if you see cows missing from the LIMS enrollment page or have additional questions. All cows need a calf recorded or a reason for no calf, and each calf needs a weaning

weight or a reason for no weaning weight (example: calf died prior to weaning). Following the enrollment deadline, members will have one week to make changes. After that week, enrollments will be locked, and billing will occur at the end of the month.

The Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show is one of the industry’s largest events each year, bringing together cattlemen and cattlewomen from across the nation to do the work of our industry. Unfortunately, the current pandemic presents challenges that make bringing people together in February difficult. NCBA will hold some of its traditional business meetings in the January or February time frame, in accordance with the association’s bylaws. Originally scheduled for February 3-5, 2021, the convention and trade show will now take place August 10-12, 2021. While the event may have a new date, both the convention and trade show will continue to take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. We hope you’ll join us in-person in August for the 123rd anniversary of this legendary event. We’re working behind the scenes to create a great line-up of education, speakers and a world-class trade show along with networking opportunities in a safe, responsible manner. We’d like to thank everyone involved in the event from the exhibitors, loyal sponsors and partners for being so patient as we’ve worked through this process. Together we are going to make this event one to remember. Be sure to visit convention.ncba.org over the coming months for details as we get ready to Tune in to Tennessee.

Hall of Fame Induction: Ed Pinegar Donations and letters of support for the Induction of Ed Pinegar to the NALF Hall of Fame can be sent to the NALF office. The induction ceremony will occur at the Pinegar Herdbuilder Production Sale March 20 at the farm in Springfield, MO. NALF will post more details on the event as the date draws closer and details are finalized. Donations can be made out to North American Limousin Hall of Fame account; check memo can be listed as Ed Pinegar HOF. This, along with letter of support can be sent to the NALF office, 6205 S Main St., Suite D-280, Aurora, Colorado.

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THANKS.... for making it a night to remember! We appreciate those that bid and expressed interest in our lots at this year’s sale. Given the tremendous confidence you expressed in our program, you made it an event to remember. Special thanks to Ridgeland Cattle Co. of Ronceverte, WV, for purchasing full interest and half semen interest in this popular young sire for $26,000.

KLS SULL

Charmer

218G

Purebred • Homo Black • Polled TASF Crown Royal x Riverstone Charmed The Excitement around this young purebred has taken the breed by storm as he represents the most sought after genetics in the business. We look forward to working with our new partners in the future promotion of Charmer and being a part of the impact he will make on the breed.

We also appreciate the buyers of our embryos. Your support is greatly valued. Wilder Family Limousin, Snook, TX; P Bar S Ranch, Sand Springs, OK; Kyle Kessler Crawfordsville, IN; Logan Hills Limousin, West Harrison, IN; Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO; and Willingham Limousin, Alvarado, TX.

Full sister heifer pregnancy to Riverstone Charmed 50C We appreciate our longtime friends, Davis Ranches of Brownwood, Texas, for appraising this pregnancy at $19,500. This is the first influence we have offered out of our famous donor, HSF Your Fantasy, and we plan to have more of her progeny available in the near future.

Riverstone Charmed Kevin Smith • 9296 Hwy. 4, Chatham, LA 71226-9357 • 318.245.4607 • JKcattle@gmail.com • JANUARY 2021

Riding Shotgun Random Thoughts As we travel the highways and by-ways of the Limousin family and breed we often cuss and discuss the cattle business, sports, politics, great cheeseburgers and most of the time, the promotion and marketing of Limousin cattle. Through “Riding Shotgun” we invite you to join us in the righthand seat, so that we can let you in on what we find to be our marketing pet peeves, shortcuts and some of the favorite habits of top-flight professional producers. Grab a cup of coffee and take the ‘shotgun seat’—we are pleased to have you riding along.

s I sit here and ruminate the day before Thanksgiving and look back at 2020, it’s easy to ask “What in the world do we have to be thankful for?” Believe it or not there are lots of things. No matter which side of the argument you are on, be thankful you have the right to argue. You have the right to disagree and that’s great, just don’t let your own disagreement eat YOU up. Be thankful you are in a profession that is also an avocation, you get to see God’s plan up close almost everyday. The world would have to slow down if everyone had livestock, if everyone was involved in some phase of agriculture. Think about that word, AGRI-CULTURE. The culture of agronomy. (I maybe made that up, but I like it.) If everybody started every day watching things grow instead of tearing them down, we would be a better world. And finally, 2020 has taught us to be thankful for family and close friends, we need them and they need us more than ever. So as you read this, Thanksgiving, Christmas and even 2020, are all in the rear view. The world moves on and here we go. We have a new start and need to use the past to plan for the future. We know that America loves animal protein and we also know we aren’t alone in the protein production line. We are however first in line, we PRODUCE the protein, but we learned that feeders, processors, and retail outlets are in the game with us. Hopefully in a new start we ALL try to make sure each segment appreciates the others. Calves are going be born in 2021. I’m going to hear from excited breeders that they have the best calf they have ever seen and we will be planning for 2022, 2023 and beyond. So here we go, in the words of racing...Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! As I look to the future, I would like to take this space to thank the NALF Staff and NALF Board for continuing to reform and refine the

breeding tools we have to work with. If you haven’t noticed the new BOLT EPDs and the new adjustments made to carcass numbers, I challenge you to study your lessons. The staff and board spent many days trying to get it right and I want to commend and thank them for holding the line. I think our numbers are the best we ever had and the quality of the cattle show the improvement. Continue to strive and learn. We are working our way out of several negative things in the beef business as a whole. Lots of supply, a pandemic and an election. Let’s keep the faith and work to make our product a product for the future. I think Limousin and Lim-Flex genetics are in the best shape they have ever been in for the cattle business. Phenotypically, number profiles, convenience traits, and structure, these cattle can work for commercial industry, youth projects and progressive breeders. We have a lot to be proud of, use the new year to tell people about it. We are going to be out and about this spring, please let us know if we can be of assistance, be it marketing, breeding or good choices for restaurants. This is our 42nd year traveling this great country, I have never been more proud of the Limousin Breed, Limousin Breeders and AGRI-CULTURE. Be proud of yourselves, enjoy yourselves, you have cattle to produce, cattle to improve, a world to improve. The shotgun seat is always available, if you think you might want to ride along, bring your bag. See ya out there. Smitty

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CONTACT THE AUTHOR Mark A. Smith email: grgenetics@aol.com phone: 515-229-5227

Looking Forward

to a

Bountiful New Year We are excited to begin the new year in both our cattle and resort business. We hope you’re making plans to take in a few days of relaxation and high quality Limousin and Red Angus cattle.

JYF Edmonton 519E

Homo Polled • Red • Purebred • Outcross Birubi Jupita J15 x HSF Yalena His progeny look outstanding–they will be featured in our upcoming events. Limited Semen Available. Contact owners for details.

Heartbreak

J Bar J 018H ET 3/4/20 • Homo Polled • Red • 50% Lim-Flex This female was a feature in our recent December sale. She represents the quality we have available. The Glendenning J Bar J

NEXT GENERATION SALE of 2021

Friday, May 7, 2021 Sand Spring Resort • Bennett Spring, Missouri

Come spend a fun-filled weekend on the beautiful shores of the Niangua River. It will be the perfect time of year to enjoy the river and the festivities we have planned.

JACK & VICKY. JAMYE. JOSH, KAYLA & EASTON.HUDSON. • JASE, SHAWNA & KADEN. 24300 McDonald Dr. • Lebanon, MO 65536 jack@jbarjlimousin.com • www.jbarjlimousin.com Jack (417) 588-6121 • Josh (417) 664-0913 • Jase (417) 664-1186

Canoeing . Rafting . Fishing . Golf . Relaxation

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Proving his Worth

COLE

Fortune 12F

Homozygous Polled • 81% Limousin Sire: COLE Cadillac Dam: COLE Miss Austin 3157A CE: 19 BW: -3.2 WW: 68 YW: 112 MK: 25 CM: 12 SC: .30 DC: 10 YG: -.29 RE: .99 MB: .13 $MTI: 58

Gary & Susan Fuchs Stephen, Nathan & Emily P.O. Box 81 • Cameron, Texas 76520 254/482-0611 • gary.fuchs@idealpoultry.com Stephen Fuchs, manager 254/482-0052 • fuchslimousin@gmail.com www.fuchslimousin.com

We’re extremely excited about our first calves out of this promising young sire. They have the unique blend of calving-ease and performance that should give them added value down the road. COLE Fortune is among the breed leaders for economically important traits and is one that can add instant value to a calf crop. We welcome you to come see his calves and hope you will include him in your spring AI plans.

Semen available $40 per unit. Call Grassroots Genetics today at 515.965.1458 to place your order.

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New Digs Same Steady Service We are pleased to be working with the following programs on their sale day. If we can get you a catalog, more information or an additional eye on the ground, give us a call Jan 3 - National Limousin Sale, Oklahoma City, OK Jan 4 - Genetics On Ice, Oklahoma City, OK Jan 9 - Magness Mile High Elite Females, L365Auctions.com Feb 14 - Spring Creek Farms Bull Sale, Boscobel, WI Feb 25 - Symens Brothers Production Sale, Amherst, SD Feb 26 - Wieczorek Limousin, Mt. Vernon, SD Feb 27 - Lonely Valley Limousin, Creston, NE March 6 - Linhart Limousin, Leon IA March 13 - Coyote Hills-Lawrence Bulls, Chattanooga, OK March 20 - Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO March 21 - Magness Southern Bulls, Miami, OK March 30-31 - Wulf Viewing Bull Days, Atkinson, NE April 3 - Magness Colorado Bulls, Loma, CO April 8 - Wulf Cattle, Online April 14 - Peterson’s L7 Bar, Pukwana, SD May 1 - Coyote Hills-Lawrence Females, Chattanooga OK May 7 - Glendenning J Bar J Next Generation Sale, Lebanon, MO May 22 - Great American Pie Sale, Lebanon, MO

We are pleased to have moved the base of Grassroots operations to Maxwell, Iowa, and the steady hand of Jay Steenhoek and the crew at Nichols Cryogenics. We’ll be on the road as always, but we will also be answering the phone at Grassroots and working everyday to get you the genetics you desire. On days when you may not have the time to do your research and fine tune your details, it doesn’t hurt to lean on a few gray hairs to make your load a little lighter. By combining today’s latest technology with our 40 years of Limousin experience, we are confident we can help you navigate 21st century seedstock production. If you need help sale day, an outside eye at breeding time, or boots on the ground when you can’t be two places at once, we stand ready to put our experience to work for you. We’re only a call away if you are looking for new genetics, marketing advice, breeding help or risk management. There may be people that have looked at more Limousin Seedstock than we have, but few have opened more gates.

We’ve been sourcing and selling Limousin and Lim-Flex semen for 27 years. We stand ready to offer you the ability to mix and match your semen needs and save time and money, with one stop ordering and shipment. Please stop by our website, WWW.GRASSROOTSGENETICS.COM for the latest in bulls, information and pictures. If you need advice or a second opinion, give Mark a call, we love to talk cattle. MARK & DEIDRE SMITH ph/fax: 515-965-1458 cell: 515-229-5227 GRGenetics@aol.com

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PERFECTLY POSITIONED by Randy Ratliff

HEERS to our breeders ... our Limousin and Lim-Flex product is positioned in the marketplace right where it was meant to be! Not in more than 30 years has our show heifer market been so sought after, like it is today. I commend our breeders for doing a fantastic job creating big footed, sound made and eye-appealing cattle in terms of design. The structural design and make-up of our cattle from the ground and up are what makes us stand apart from so many other breeds of cattle. If the cattle can’t get up and move with the softness and flexibility needed, then they are not worthy of any cattleman’s attention. Although it is great to have a top show heifer business, it is far more important to maintain and keep our eyes on the bull and replacement heifer market, as that is what keeps all producers alive and well. We all know that we have the product, we just need to work together to let everyone know that! The stigma of “Limousin” from years past has been the biggest hurdle in getting new cattleman to look over the fence and try our product. I feel very strongly that our cattle have all that it takes to make any program work at any level work. The beef bulls our producers are raising and developing are packed full of thickness and muscle and have the feed efficiency needed to perform. For the most part, our females are moderate in their frame score, easy in their condition and very maternal in their make-up. As

Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle become more and more uniform as a breed, we need to have cattle that excel in certain traits for buyers to be able to make their selections. It is more important now than ever that you register your calves in contemporary groups and take all weights and measurements. Also, pay close attention to the economically important EPD traits and stay focused on raising a product that will appeal to a profit-minded cattleman. This is the most important thing we have to do right now as we have the cattle where we want them, we now have to make sure they are commercially accepted in the marketplace. The end product is the biggest driving force in the beef industry. In the past year, there are documented loads of cattle that grade out to the ultimate in carcass quality. 100% premium grades, no yield grade deductions and a 65% yield. I think this is BIG. We are no longer a terminal cross, bull breed. Limousin genetics can improve any commercial cattlemen’s herd and increase profitability through maternal females and quality bulls. Cheers to all that strive to raise them better, market them better and just BE BETTER! All of us involved in the Limousin365 business are committed to do what it takes to be the best we call can be! #LimousinProud

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Contact Mark today to schedule a viewing appointment. MARK & SHERYL LEONARD & FAMILY 1362 Hwy. 59, Holstein, IA 51025 712-368-2601 work • 712-830-9032 cell mark@agcomfinancial.com In the Limousin Business Since 1969

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Frank P helps A Limousin Pioneer Building a Unique Legacy by Sarah Anne Johnson

rank Phelps of O’Connor Farms Limousin has a rich history within the Limousin breed and far beyond. Phelps is a native of Van Wert, Ohio, where he and his family began both their cattle and farming careers. He currently resides on his family’s farm in Belle Center, Ohio, where he and his father, Don, oversee the daily management of the operation. Phelps is among the elite responsible for the promotion and marketing of not only the Limousin breed, but the beef industry at large. Phelps is an industry leader for Ohio’s Beef Industry on the local and national levels. In 1966, the Phelps and O’Connor families began a partnership that has stood the true test of time. Today, they jointly own a herd of registered Limousin cattle in Logan County, Ohio. The herd has grown to just over 500 head of purebred Limousin cattle. Frank Phelps and O’Connor Farms Limousin are known for their quality beef, commitment to the industry and dedication to the Limousin breed. Limousin genetics were first introduced to their herd in 1970 when they purchased a bull from Dale Runnion.

Frank Phelps of O’Connor Farms Limousin resides on his family’s farm in Belle Center, Ohio, where he and his father, Don, oversee the daily management of the operation. In 1966, the Phelps and O’Connor families began a partnership that has stood the true test of time.

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Frank Phelps is the nephew of Dale Runnion, an Ohio native who lived many of his later years in Longmont, Colorado. Dale Runnion was the mastermind behind numerous cattle magazines and publications. He wholeheartedly promoted the Limousin breed and many others in his 98 years of life. His storied journalism and communications career encompassed many accolades. It began in 1949 serving as a field representative for the Chicago Drovers Journal. He then went to the Aberdeen Angus Journal in 1952, where he was the Managing Editor. In 1968 Runnion was the Marketing Manager for Lee Leachman at Ankony Angus in Rhinebeck, New York. Most notably, Runnion founded the International Limousin Journal in 1971. Runnion and his business partner, Dan Wedman, founded the Limousin World in 1983. Phelps’ uncle was instrumental in marketing and promoting the Limousin breed throughout the

United States in the 1970s. He served as Executive Vice President of the North American Limousin Foundation and edited and published numerous pieces on the history of the Limousin breed. The Saddle & Sirloin Club recognized Runnion’s accomplishments in 1988 with the hanging of his portrait in the famed portrait collection at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Dale Runnion has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for the North American Limousin Foundation, the American Angus Association, the American Aberdeen Association and The Ohio State University’s Animal Sciences Department. continued on page 28

O’Connor Farms Limousin exhibited for many years at the Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show, where they accumulated countless champion banners. Their cattle compete extremely well on the rail and grade exceptionally well.

In addition to their purebred Limousin herd numbering 500 head, the partnership also farms approximately 1,800 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, triticale and hay. • JANUARY 2021

discussions we had are so special to me,” Phelps said. Phelps describes his uncle as a passionate continued from page 27 enthusiast of the Limousin breed. “He helped more people than anyone could count. His “It kind of spoiled me being Dale’s goal was to help people be as successful as nephew because we got to see and they could be. He is one of the reasons I experience a lot of special things. We became involved with the Ohio Cattlemen’s went out to Denver for the National Several of the firm’s early bulls came from Worrell Land Association. Dale insisted that I be involved Western Stock Show every year and I & Cattle of Charlottesville, VA, and Cane Ridge Cattle in the beef industry and give back.” have very fond memories with Dale in Co. of Paris, KY. Today, they purchase most of their For years, Phelps has been dedicated the National Western Club, On The Hill bulls from Wulf Cattle in Morris, MN. to serving the beef industry on state and and In The Yards,” Phelps remarked. national levels. He currently serves on the Ohio Cattlemen’s Board of It was difficult for Phelps to explain the depth of their relationship Directors and has served as past President for the Association. He served because it is such a remarkable one. “I’ll never forget his ability to 10 years on the Ohio Beef Council, where he was instrumental in the remember exactly who each individual was that he had ever come in success and representation of Ohio’s beef industry. Phelps also served six contact with. We had a thing where he would grab my arm if he knew years on the National Cattlemen’s Beef Board, representing Ohio from who we were walking toward at any show or event. He listened to a two-time appointment by the USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture. everyone. He could really evaluate talent,” Phelps recalled. The O’Connor Farms Limousin herd of 500 registered Limousin Phelps and Runnion traveled to Denver too many times to count cattle consists of 220 brood cows that are solely from their breeding for the National Western Stock Show, but they’re some of Phelps’ program. The partnership initially purchased approximately 30 females most cherished memories. “We would have so many get-togethers at Denver. Everyone just wanted to sit and listen to Dale’s stories continued on page 30 because the history he had to tell was unbelievable. The trips and the

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continued from page 28 from a breeder in Spencer, Iowa, and since then they haven’t purchased a single female. Several of their early bulls came from Worrell Land & Cattle of Charlottesville, Virginia, “The quality of cattle is just unbelievably different and Cane Ridge Cattle Co. Phelps also owns and operates a custom beef processing today,” Phelps said. “The quality and variety of genetics of Paris, Kentucky. Today, business that produces 20-25 carcasses per year, supplying beef to approximately 40 families. Phelps that anyone can choose from today is impressive, they purchase most of their always explains to his customers, Limousin beef is compared to what we started out with.” bulls from Wulf Cattle in leaner and more tender than any other beef which Morris, Minnesota. “The quality of cattle is results in more pounds of red meat per animal. just unbelievably different today,” Phelps reflected. “The quality and variety of genetics that and operates a custom beef processing business that produces 20-25 anyone can choose from today is impressive, compared to what we whole carcasses per year. started out with.” Phelps also explained how truly enjoyable it has The custom beef processing business serves approximately been watching the change and improvement in genetics over the years. 40 families throughout the year. Phelps continually has people In addition to their purebred Limousin herd, the partnership also calling for a whole beef, but currently he’s booked through the farms approximately 1800 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, triticale and hay. O’Connor Farms Limousin is known for producing Limousin continued on page 32 seedstock that yield well and perform as well as any. Phelps also owns

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LIMOUSIN SHOW & SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021

SHOW: 9 AM MDT • SALE: 1 PM MDT

2020 SUPREME CHAMPION BULL

Bred by: Ludens Family Limousin, SD Purchased by: South Fork Ranch, SD

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Rapid City, South Dakota

OFFERING 37 BULLS 9 Yearlings • 16 18-mo.-old 12 Coming 2-year-olds 4 Females • 3 Opens • 1 Bred

AUCTIONEER:

C.K. “Sonny” Booth 918-533-5587

LIMOUSIN BREED REP:

Chisum Peterson (605) 730-4214

SALE-DAY PHONES:

Kiley McKinna (402) 350-3447 Dean Summerbell (612) 963-3799

2020 RESERVE CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL

Bred by: Ludens Family Limousin, SD Purchased by: Steve Thompson, WY

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CONSIGNORS: Boyer Family Farm, IA • (641) 340-5963 Bruner Limousin, SD • (605) 482-8202 Duff Limousin, MN • (651) 245-1591 Ludens Family Limousin, SD • (605) 661-6470 Lura Limousin, MN • (605) 695-3129 Mill Road Cattle, WI • (715) 665-2605 Nolz Limousin, SD • (605) 999-0919 Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, SD • (605) 730-0705 ROM’N Limousin, SD • (605) 203-0733 Spring Creeks Cattle Co., WI • (608) 553-8070 Symens Bros., SD • (605) 880-8061 Venner Family Limousin, IA • (712) 830-8381 Wulf Cattle, MN • (320) 288-6128

Building Better Genetics We are excited about the cattle we have acquired and the future of our program It’s individuals like these that are carving out the path for the future of our herd.

CELL Granite 9245G ET Homo Polled • Homo Black • 34% Lim-Flex HA Cowboy Up 5405 x MAGS Xtra Rest CE: 11 BW: 3.2 WW: 94 YW: 147 MK: 13 SC: 1.1 DC: 16 YG: -.05 RE: .61 MB: .28 $MTI: 69 Featured bull in Linhart’s 2020 bull sale. Phenotype combined with performance. Semen available through Grassroots genetics, 515.965.1458

Wulfs Genista 9712G Red • Polled • 75% Lim-Flex Wulfs Xcellsior x Wulfs Extavaganza 7562E CE: 13 BW: -0.9 WW: 78 YW: 117 MK: 29 SC: .62 DC: 17 YG: -.47 RE: 1.11 MB: .20 $MTI: 65 Future donor in our program. Calving-ease with growth, milk and muscle.

We have of variety of reds and blacks that represent the exciting genetics we are building around.

PUREBRED & LIM-FLEX “Better Genetics for Bigger Gains” JAMES D. HERR - JEREMY HERR 17329 S. Nebo Dr. - Versailles, MO 65084 - ph: 573/378-0500 - fax: 573/378-5137 - jherr@gvsdis.com • JANUARY 2021

BREED-LEADING

POWER &PERFORMANCE We are excited about the genetic combinations we’re able to create with our carefully assembled battery of sires and donors. Bulls and females available private treaty. Call or stop by to see what we have to offer.

HP • Dbl Blk • 75% LF BW: 1.7 WW: 72 YW: 106 MK: 30 MB: 0.49 $MTI: 72

COLE MISS

XRATED 354A

Mother of the $80,000 COLE Genesis 86G and widely successful AI sire, COLE Cadillac 05C.

MRL X-Rated 014X x COLE Miss Production 874U

HP • HB • Purebred BW: 0.5 WW: 81 YW: 118 MK: 27 MB: -0.05 $MTI: 58

Wulfs GENIUS 5293G

Semen $40. Grassroots Genetics 515.965.1458.

Wulfs Cobra 2662C x Wulfs Charisma 5293C

HP • Red • 65% LF BW: -3.2 WW: 58 YW: 80 MK: 20 MB: 0.14 $MTI: 57

Wulfs GRAYSON 9566G MAGS Django x Wulfs Ante Meridiem 3655A

Ben Petre (740) 408-2433 • Caleb Miller (614) 218-2043 13315 Church St., Mt. Perry, OH 43760

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continued from page 30 end of next year. The limiting factor for the custom beef business is the massive demand for home-grown beef. Scheduling an appointment is near impossible. “Nothing can beat our hamburger,” Phelps exclaimed. “It sells our beef faster than anything in the world, especially when individuals go to purchase ground beef from the store if they’ve run out of their custom beef from us, they immediately call to order another beef because nothing compares.” Phelps is always looking for cattle with a lot of muscle and moderate frame. “We pick out the very best to send to be processed. If it isn’t something that I want to consume, then I don’t send it to be processed,” Phelps explained. Limousin beef is leaner and more tender than any other beef there is. Phelps always explains to his customers that there are more pounds of red meat per animal with Limousin genetics. O’Connor Farms Limousin exhibited for many years at the Ohio State Fair Commercial Cattle Show, where they accumulated countless champion banners. Their cattle compete extremely well on the rail and grade exceptionally well. Phelps explained that his cattle routinely dress at least 66%. Phelps and O’Connor Farms Limousin have a very prestigious history of accomplishments. To name only a few—they have been awarded the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Environmental Stewardship Award in 1998, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Seedstock Producer of the Year in 2007 and Phelps was named Recipient of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Beef Industry Excellence Award in 2010. The accomplishment that brings Phelps’ the most pride however, was being inducted into The Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences Hall of Fame in 2013. “It was so special to be added to the esteemed list of inductees in that hallway in the Animal Sciences building,” Phelps remarked. Advice that Phelps has for younger cattlemen is something to always keep at the forefront of any operation. “You have to do your homework and decide where you want to be in the industry. The best thing to do is find someone to mentor you. I’ve been really blessed, my dad has been a true mentor to me along with my uncle Dale,” Phelps said. When asked what gets Phelps out of bed each morning, he quickly responded, “I love the cow herd and taking care of the cattle. I really enjoy evaluating each individual here at the farm. It’s taught me to evaluate all of my livestock and I really enjoy being around them. It’s neat to breed each cow and see what the outcome is when calving season begins.”. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sarah Anne Johnson raises registered Limousin & Lim-Flex cattle with her family and Coulton West in Williamsport, Ohio. She is a sixth-generation beef cattle producer, Sales Specialist, Marketing and Communications Strategist and an Independent Sales Representative for Stine Seed Company. She has also exhibited Limousin cattle on the state and national levels and served as a NALJA Board Member. Connect with her at 614-2662646 or johnson.6077@osu.edu.

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SELLING 90 LIM-FLEX BULLS

Saturday, March 13, 2021 • 1 pm at the Ranch - Chattanooga, OK

75 FALL YEARLINGS • 15 SPRING YEARLINGS 89 Blacks • 1 Red • All Polled 85 HOMO Black • 81 HOMO Polled 85 for YW >100

CATALOG AVAILABLE ONLINE FEB. 20 Delivery to central points in the continental U.S. Not to exceed $350 with Lathrop Livestock. Randy Lathrop 847/910-4673

All with GE-EPDs, Ultrasound Data, Frame Score, BSE, Trich-Neg, Virgin bulls

our herd averages

AVG. BW: 72 AVG. WW: 678 AVG. YW: 1,251 AVG. FRAME: 5.4 AVG. EPDS CE BW WW YW TM 11.5 1.0 80 128 60

Sale Management by:

office: 580/597-3006 acs@americancattleservices.com www.americancattleservices.com

Sale Consultant: Mark Smith ~ 515/229-5227 Auctioneers: Bruce Brooks ~ 580/695-2036 Ronn Cunningham ~ 918/629-9382

bid live:

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All Bulls Developed & Performance-Tested at CHR All with Genomically Enhanced EPDs BW, WW, YW, SC, Frame Score & Ultrasound Carcass Info Available on All Bulls Semen-Tested and Trich-Tested Negative Virgin Bulls 5% Volume Discount on Five or More Bulls

Guest Consignors: LAWRENCE FAMILY LIMOUSIN • 806/790-2535 DIAMOND HILL CATTLE CO. • 405/520-5846 BARTON FAMILY • 254/527-4140 CHURCHMAN LIMOUSIN • 580/467-6966 STOWERS LIMOUSIN • 817/994-5131 JUST-A-MERE FARMS • 740/572-6983 • JANUARY 2021

Ken Holloway • 580/597-2419, night 580/581-7652, day • 580/597-3006, office Clendon Bailey, Cattle Manager • 580/704-6739 www.hallchr.com • email: chr@hallchr.com

Should your ranch diversify with a hunting enterprise? Before allowing hunters onto your land, consider the risks and potential pitfalls. Then plan accordingly. by Amanda Radke

ach year, hunters from around the world flock to my home state of South Dakota to hunt pheasants. Considered to be the “Pheasant Capital of the World,” the birds found here are the foundation for many area businesses. In my state, pheasant hunting generates $223 million in annual retail economic impact. And although COVID-19 may have put a damper on some travelers, there were still many hunters who traveled to South Dakota to spend some time outside, away from the hustle and bustle of the urban cities they’ve left behind. Similarly, in our neck of the woods, deer, ducks, geese, doves and even coyotes are popular game for people to hunt. Throughout the year, we receive many knocks on our front door from college kids wanting permission to hunt. The question is—do you grant permission? What is your liability for accidents? What about starting a hunting business? Is that a good way to diversify your operation? What is considered neighborly and where do you draw the line on your private property? What are the risks? And does the potential increased revenue outweigh the challenges you may incur?

Long gone are the days where you can just wave a stranger onto your land and tell them to have a great time. In today’s litigious society, we must be careful to protect our assets, our private property and our financial security. Randy Saner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension (UNL) educator and J. David Aiken, UNL Extension water and agricultural law specialist, recently answered all my questions in an article that addresses the things you should consider when adding hunting leases to your agricultural enterprise. Aiken and Saner write, “Landowners seeking additional income options for their operation might consider leasing out their land for wildlife activities. The potential income can be considerable. Leases could be for hunting, fishing or birding. “Written hunting leases are the key to how your enterprise will be ran and how profitable it may be. A hunting lease is an agreement between the landowner (lessor) and hunters (lessees) that grants the hunter access rights for hunting game animals (and other specified activities) on your property for a specified time period. Hunters usually pay an agreed-upon dollar amount per acre or per hunter.

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“Leases can fall into two basic categories: short-term (for a particular season, deer, turkey, pheasant, quail, trapping), or long-term (one year or more for one or more species). The type of lease you offer depends upon the type of wildlife you have on your land, how hunting may affect the daily operation of your farm or ranch, and what services you are offering the renter.” In the article, they list five questions you should ask before diversifying your ranch with a hunting business. These questions include: • Are you willing to let more people on your operation? • Are you willing to manage for wildlife as part of your operation? • What are your long-term objectives and sustainability goals for your natural resource base? • Are you willing to find the resources necessary to get the enterprise up and running? • Is the leasing program compatible with your other land management objectives?

There’s much to consider when opening up your farm or ranch for agri-tourism or hunting enterprises, but with ample planning, it can be a strategic way to diversify your operation and earn more per acre. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amanda Radke raises Limousin cattle with her family at NOLZ Limousin in Mitchell, SD. She is also a blogger for BEEF Magazine and the author of ranch-themed children’s books, “Levi’s Lost Calf ” and “Can-Do Cowkids.” Connect with her at www.amandaradke.com.

15th Annual HAGER CATTLE CO.

BULL SALE TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 • 2 PM CST

AT THE RANCH • KARLSRUHE, ND

SELLING 100 LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX BULLS AHCC DAKOTA THUNDER 363D • HP/HB • 50% LF

Sons Of These Bulls Sell!

AHCC Angus Valley x AHCC Miss Robin A363 BW: -0.8 WW: 67 YW: 115 MB: 0.45 $MTI: 67

AHCC EASY RIDER 5594E • HP/HB • 56% LF ELMW Alfalfa 103B x AHCC Miss Y Axis C5594 ET BW: -0.5 WW: 72 YW: 116 MB: 0.30 $MTI: 64 MAGS FEDERAL RESERVE 1014F • HP/HB • 50% LF MAGS Cable x CJSL 4357B ET BW: -0.1 WW: 73 YW: 117 MB: 0.53 $MTI: 71

AHCC DAKOTA THUNDER 363D AHCC EASY RIDER 5594E

TNGC EMPIRE 736E • HP/HB . 50% LF TMCK Cash Flow 247C x MAGS Beth ET BW: 0.9 WW: 95 YW: 157 MB: 0.42 $MTI: 74

BID ONLINE:

MAGS FEDERAL RESERVE 1014F TNGC EMPIRE 736E

Austin, Leah, Bailee, Pitch, Tripp & Remmi Hager 4651 2nd Ave. NE • Karlsruhe, ND 58744 • 701/525-6363 • 701/626-2345 mobile • www.HagerCattleCompany.com

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by Wes Ishmael

efore you blame a particular animal health product for not working, consider whether you gave it a chance—not the cattle, but the product itself. “A vaccine can cost more than $3 per head, and if not stored properly the vaccine can be rendered ineffective,” according to Gant Mourer, when he was Extension beef value enhancement specialist at Oklahoma State University. “Producers cannot afford to overlook the importance of how they store vaccines and handle them prior to injection.” According to Mourer, biological products should be stored under refrigeration at 35° to 45°F unless the nature of the product makes

storing at a different temperature advisable. If vaccines are not stored within this temperature range, efficacy to the calf can and will be reduced. So, chute-side coolers make sense in hot weather, but still do no good if the product in the refrigerator was already compromised.

Lots of Inefficient Refrigeration

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas (UA) several years ago found that of the refrigerators used to store biologic products, only 26% recorded temperatures within 35° to continued on page 38

Standing Guard

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We are tremendously excited for the first calves to hit the ground from this breed changing sire. Pay attention and don’t get caught off guard! Semen Available Spring 2021.

CELL

Semen Available Spring 2021, Contact Owners.

Guard House 9300G

Homo Polled • Homo Black • 46% Lim-Flex • PBRS Bunk House x MAGS Dominant Deva CE: 13 BW: 1.6 WW: 73 YW: 122 MK 20 SC: 1.1 DC: 12 YG: 0.02 RE: 0.25 MB: 0.21 $MTI: 60 Owned with Linhart Limousin CELL Guard House 9300G is the result of a very successful flush designed to create high quality, unique pedigreed cattle with huge numbers. His awe-inspiring phenotype combines with a useful set of numbers including five EPDs within the top 25% of the breed. Study the many positive attributes Guard House brings to the table and decide where he best fits into your program.

________________________________________________________________________________________ PJ, Meghan, Harper & Henley Torgerson 41146 221st St. - Artesian, SD 57314 (605) 350-7488 - pjtfarms@gmail.com Kaylee White, Woonsocket, SD 36

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Watch for Our Elite Consignments This Winter 2 Bulls Headed to Sioux Empire Livestock Show 2 Bulls Headed to Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

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continued from page 36 45°F greater than 95% of the time over a 48-hour period. On the other end of the spectrum, 24% recorded temperatures within 35° to 45°F less than 5% of the time over 48 hours. In one extreme example, the temperature never dropped below 50° F in a producer’s ice box that was kept closed with a strap. The study included 269 refrigerators of producers, retail stores and veterinary clinics. A data logger was used to monitor and record the refrigerator temperature every 10 minutes for 48 hours. A case study conducted at the University of Idaho (UI) in 2013 found much the same. About a third of the 176 refrigerators—producer and retailer—maintained the recommended temperature range, while about a third did so less than 5% of the time. Only 44% of retailers in the study had thermometers to monitor refrigerator temperatures, and 41% didn’t monitor their refrigerators.

Impacts of Too Warm and Cold

According to the UA researchers, “Storing animal health products at < 35°F can be more damaging than storing animal

health products at > 45°F because the antigen can separate from the adjuvant.” “Killed vaccines are especially susceptible to freezing temperatures,” Mourer said. “Freezing a killed vaccine will alter its delivery system. In turn, this negatively affects the immune response to the antigen in the vaccine.” Further, Mourer pointed to a UI study showing that modified live viruses (MLV) are more stable but can be inactivated if they are repeatedly cycled above or below the required temperature range. Once activated by mixing, he explains the effective life on an MLV will be reduced to an hour or two, during which the 35° to 45°F range should be maintained. “This can be accomplished by only mixing the doses a producer will use at the time and using a cooler to maintain the proper temperature range while working cattle,” Mourer said.

Monitoring Your Temperature

Monitoring the temperature of the refrigerator you use for storing animal health products is as simple as installing a thermometer and checking it on a routine basis. continued on page 40

Twenty-ONE Years of Predictability

Spring production Sale LIMOUSIN 1971-2021

70 Age Advantaged Coming Two Year Old Bulls 50 Commercial/Registered Bred and Open Heifers Limousin • Lim-Flex • Red Angus

Monday, January 25, 2021

1:30 p.m. CT at the Ranch • Wood Lake, NE • Semen Tested • Fully Guaranteed • Complete performance data including ultrasound carcass • Bred for docility and handleability • We keep ‘em and feed ‘em ‘til April 1st

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and

• Bred right • • Fed right • • Represented right •

Brenda Brawner

(402) 967-3060 • (402) 376-4465

Video clips and sale updates at:

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SSTO GUNS N ROSES 9408G 10/1/19 • Het Pld • Homo Black • Purebred S: TASF Crown Royal 960C ET D: Riverstone Charmed (Larissa) Ranks in the top 30% of the breed or better for 6 economically relevant EPD traits. Act BW: 85 • Adj. WW: 761

Riverstone Charmed Dam of SSTO Guns N Roses 9408G

We would like to thank the many progressive breeders who invested inGuns N Roses through our online sale November 12 on L365Auctions.com. All told, the outstanding demand for genetics out of this exciting young sire totaled $41,000. Look for his influence in these respected programs. 4H Limousin, Frohna, MO ABC Cattle Co., Delaware, OK Alex Anderson, Abingdon, VA Anderson Limousin, Garner, IA ATAK Limousin, Avon, IL Baker Limousin, Fulton, MO Beikmann Limousin, Linn, KS Circle R Ranch, St Johns, FL CJO Ranch, Prosper, TX Devan Cox, Coatesville, IN Brady Edge, West Branch, IA Edwards Limousin, Higginsville, MO Fitzpatrick Family Limousin, Jefferson City, MO Hubbard Cattle Co., Miami, OK

J Bar J Ranch, Lebanon, MO Jones Bros., Knob Noster, MO Lawrence Family Limousin, Anton, TX London Limousin Ranch, London, AR Lone Oak Limousin, Magnolia, KY Lyon River Front Farm, Foley, MN Massey Farms, London, KY Misty Morning Limousin, Versailles, MO Roberto Ortiz, DALE, TX P Bar S Ranch, Sand Springs, OK Peterson’s L7 Bar Limousin, Pukwana, SD Pinegar Limousin, Springfield, MO Red Rock Limousin, Gary, TX

Scott, Donna & Lauren Stowers 430 CR 1326, Bridgeport, TX 76426 Scott 940-577-1300 • docstowers10@gmail.com Jason Lyman, manager 817-994-5131 • jlyman11687@gmail.com www.stowerslimousin.com

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Jim Richey, Galatia, IL Ridgeway Family Farms, Ronceverte, VT Route 66 Limousin, Marshfield, MO Vance Runnels, Hondo, TX Clayton Schowe, Cassville, MO Schur Limousin, Plainview, TX Sam Scott Cattle Co., Cisco, TX Justin Slone, Manchester, OH Straight Limousin, Logan, IA Super C, Altoona, KS Torgerson Farms, Artesian, SD Whitewater Limousin, West Harrison, IN Wilder Family Limousin, Snook, TX Wilson Limousin, Fellsmere, FL Ron Freed • Jon Freed 46 Lakeview Dr. • Fairbury, IL 61739 Jon 815-867-0488 • freedlivestock@hotmail.com Ron 309-825-2989 • rbfreed@hotmail.com

continued from page 38 Tom Troxel, a UA emeritus professor was one of the Arkansas researchers; associate department head of the university’s animal science department at the time. He recommended checking the temperature at various times of the day. After you know the temperature range is correct, he suggested checking it at least once every week, especially if you’re storing lots of product. The University of Idaho’s Cattle Vaccine Handling and Management Guidelines suggests placing maximum/minimum thermometers in refrigerators and recording the temperature at least weekly. If you find that products have been stored at temperatures outside of the recommended range, Troxel said, “When in doubt, it’s probably wise to replace the product.” And, no product can be expected to work if it’s expired. At one operation, UA researchers found 28 of 31 animal health products in a producer’s refrigerator to be expired. Across the UA study, of the 5,016 animal health products stored in the test refrigerators, 4% were expired and 10% were opened.

Refrigerator Checklist

Troxel authored the UA factsheet, BQA: Storing Vaccines Properly. In it, he offers advice on helping refrigerators accomplish their task. Location—Ambient temperature affects refrigerator performance. “Do not position them in direct contact with hot appliances, as this will make the compressor work harder,” Troxel said. Gasket—That seal around the inside of the door should last a lifetime with proper care. Troxel suggested keeping it clean with soapy water and using the paper test. “You should not be able to slide a piece of paper between the rubber seal and the wall of the refrigerator,” Troxel explained. “If the piece of paper slips between the seal and the wall, the seal is not tight enough and the gasket requires replacement.” Maintenance—Keep the refrigerator coils and drip pan clean. “Dusty coils have to work harder to cool down the interior and contents of the refrigerator,” Troxel explained. “In automatic defrost models, the water from the defrost process flows out a drain in the floor of the refrigerator and into a pan where it sits until evaporated. Food particles can be carried along and clog the drain or be left behind to rot.” He also recommended defrosting manual-defrost freezers, never allowing frost to build up more than 0.25 in. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wes Ishmael has been involved with livestock publications since 1983. Wes grew up in Colorado and has always been in and around the livestock business. He now lives in Benbrook, Texas.

Featuring Sons of COLE Explorer, MAGS Cable, Wulfs Conversion, MAGS Aviator and AHCC Hemi.

March 2, 2021 • 1 p.m. New Location!

At the Ranch • Pasco, WA Watch for updates as sale date approaches.

Selling 60 Limousin, Lim-Flex and Angus Bulls

Semen $40

Contact Grassroots Genetics 515.965.1458

Yearlings and Fall Yearlings

COLE Explorer 22E

Homo Polled • Black • Purebred COLE Architect 08A x COLE Miss Windfall 126Y BW: 0.6 WW: 94 YW: 138 MK: 16 SC: 0.90 YG: -0.45 REA: 1.33 MB: -0.16 $MTI: 56 Our lead herd sire is truly getting the job done. His calves are made right and packed full of muscle and performance. His sons are maturing into impressive herd bulls in their own right.

BRAD BEUS Pasco, WA 99301 509/727-2082 • beuscattle@gmail.com

Our more than 31 years of breeding Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle makes us one of the longest running operations in the Northwest. Our background managing a feedlot has helped us select balanced-trait seedstock that excel in a variety of scenarios and markets.

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HUNT LIMOUSIN HIGHLIGHT BULL SALE January 14, 2021

Hosted by L365Auctions.com After decades of offering bulls via private treaty, we have decided to feature 15 Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls in our first ever online bull sale this January. These 15 herd sire prospects are representative of exactly what our goal has been for many generations — create productive, functional, eye-appealing cattle that will add value to seedstock and commercial operations alike.

HUNT Credentials 37C

HUNT Billy Ray 80B

KILEY McKINNA • 402-350-3447 mcmarketingsales@aol.com www.mcmarketingmanagement.com

THESE BULLS SELL: HUNT 32H HUNT 47H HUNT 54H HUNT 55H HUNT 81H

HUNT 83H HUNT 85H HUNT 92H HUNT 96H

HUNT 103H HUNT 112H HUNT 117H

HUNT125H HUNT 134H HUNT171H

DANH Durham 54D

HUNT LIMOUSIN RANCH

Charles & Nancy Hunt Dan, Melinda, Jenna, Adeline & Houston Hunt 10329 Hwy. 136 • Oxford, Nebraska 68967 308/991-3373 (Dan) • 308/920-1120 (Charlie) huntlimo@huntlimousin.com

WWW.HUNTLIMOUSIN.COM

Featuring Sons Of:

HUNT Credentials 37C Red • Homo Pld • Purebred S: HUNT Testament 40T D: JKTW Whiskey River 985W BW: 0.0 WW: 71 YW: 110 MK: 32 RE: 0.65 MB: 0.27 $MTI: 63

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HUNT Billy Ray 80B

Het Blk • Homo Pld • LF 50% S: A A R Game Day 903 D: HUNT Miss Wulfhunt 33U BW: -0.7 WW: 70 YW: 123 MK: 11 RE: 0.65 MB: 0.08 $MTI: 55

DANH Durham 54D

Homo Blk • Homo Pld • LF 50% S: HUNT Billy Ray 80B D: DANH Alto 35A BW: -1.6 WW: 72 YW: 119 MK: 12 RE: 0.68 MB: 0.31 $MTI: 64

A Good W

Ride

ith a childhood spent around registered Brown Swiss dairy cattle and hours upon hours in the milk parlor, one would not have expected Robert “Bob” Stone to have spent the last 20-plus years making a name for himself in the beef industry. Bob and his sister, Karen, spent their childhood exhibiting their dairy cattle across the country, but it wasn’t until years after their days in the show ring that they dove into the Limousin breed. Since purchasing the first foundation females with his sister Karen in 1994, Stone Valley Limousin in Cashion, Oklahoma, has been breeding some of the best fullblood genetics in the business. “I knew we wanted to go back into the cattle business,” Bob said. “We weren’t in the dairy industry anymore, so we made the choice to go with fullblood Limousin.” The siblings knew they wanted a solid breed to start their farm on and were drawn to the looks of Limousin cattle. Bob said the breed had the basic traits both he and Karen appreciated in livestock but still offered enough room in the industry for them to grow. The presence of horns on cattle, for example, was one area Bob and Karen were eager to focus on in their herd.

“Our foundation cattle were all horned cattle, but we made the decision that the polled route was where we wanted to go,” Bob explains. For convenience and to meet the demands of both their seedstock and commercial producers, this was a decision that certainly paid off for the duo and their operation. After Karen left the operation in 2013 due to health reasons, Bob started his own herd. After purchasing a new set of 20 foundation females, Stone Valley Limousin continued building on their legacy within the cattle industry. Genetics from those females are still the main set of genetics within the herd today. While Bob said he has a few Lim-Flex and black purebreds, the vast majority of his operation is built on the backs of the original red hides of the Limousin cattle originating from France. Bob manages today’s herd of close to 50 cow/calf pairs with the help of his three children Amy, Brad and Coni; their spouses; and his 10 grandchildren. “All three of my children have full time jobs, but all, in one way or another, are involved, part time, on the farm,” he said. “It’s a change of pace for them to help their dad, and I appreciate that very much.”

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Bob manages today’s herd of close to 50 cow/calf pairs with the help of his three children Amy McMullin, Brad Stone and Coni Kitchens; their spouses; and his 10 grandchildren.

Bob Stone’s journey in the seedstock business has been a fruitful one. by Megan Silveira

Stone Valley. In between their own work and the various activities of Bob’s grandchildren (sports, 4-H and FFA are just a few of the organizations Bob proudly lists), Bob said he is grateful to have such a supportive family. Despite not having grown up around the livestock industry, Bob said his kids came back to the farm when they were older and jumped right in. He describes the process as a learning experience, but Bob said his children have been able to foster their own love and appreciation for the cattle business. Coni, Bob’s youngest daughter, and her husband, Stacy, are the perfect example of this. The pair said they spend as much free time as possible on the farm, interacting with both the livestock and Bob. Stacey himself had not been around livestock other than hogs until he met Coni, but he said Bob has helped him find his place in the operation. “He’s taught me a tremendous amount about the Limousin breed and cattle in general,” Stacy said. “There is no better person to learn from than Bob Stone. He’s very smart when it comes to cattle genetics and the Limousin breed—he’s like an encyclopedia.” Stacy calls Bob the “Cow Whisperer,” describing the dedication he has to the herd as astounding. They work all animals on the operation without the use of hotshots, horses or four wheelers. Stacy said Bob is all about being hands on with the livestock, a choice he believes has made all the difference when it comes to the docility of the animals. Even more impressive—none of the animals on the property wear ear tags. Bob does not need the identification markers to recognize his cattle. Stacy said he is around them enough and so familiar with his herd’s genetics that just the phenotypic traits reveal the animal’s identity. Coni describes her father as meticulous, saying he has an eye for detail when it comes to his cattle. From past knowledge to information about expected progeny differences (EPDs), she said Bob is all about the details. Coni was in high school when her father was ready to step foot into the beef business, and since the beginning, she said Bob has exhibited an inborn fondness for the Limousin breed. Even as a youth, Coni

From feeding the herd at home in Cashion to delivering cattle to buyers, Bob said all of his children do what they can to help him run

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Bob Stone and his sister, Karen, spent their childhood exhibiting their dairy cattle across the country. Since purchasing the first foundation females with his sister Karen in 1994, Stone Valley Limousin in Cashion, OK, has been breeding some of the best fullblood genetics in the business.

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Bob’s grandsons have found their own love for the show ring, leading calves around that sport the Stone Valley prefix. continued from page 43 could see the love in his eyes for the industry as they traveled together to sales across the country building his herd. When you talk to Bob about cattle, Coni said his passion and honest love for the work he does shines through. She said her father has no qualms about sharing his stories and opinions of the industry with others. “It’s just a huge part of his life,” Coni explains. “I can’t imagine him doing anything else. It’s his life. It’s his home.” Stacy said Bob’s past in the dairy industry and education at Oklahoma State University provided him a unique combination of skills in the livestock industry that have helped him achieve success at Stone Valley. He considers himself to lucky to be around Bob and even luckier to raise his children in the cattle industry. “It’s a family deal that we enjoy,” Stacy said. “We’re out there as often as we can be.” It not just Bob’s own children that love the cattle business—some the third generation exhibits a love for the Limousin breed, too. Five continued on page 46

From feeding the herd at home, to delivering cattle to buyers, to exhibiting cattle at various shows, Bob says all of his children and many of his grandchildren do what they can to help him run Stone Valley.

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continued from page 44 of Bob’s grandsons have found their own love for the show ring, leading calves around that sport the Stone Valley prefix. “No matter what field they choose to pursue, I think the roots and exposure to the agriculture industry is certainly very important in their development and their life,” Bob said. Attending livestock shows is one of the many ways Bob said he works to establish connections with his fellow cattlemen. The Limousin people are near and dear to Bob’s heart, and he said he feels blessed to have made as many dear friends as he has over the past 20 years. For as much love as Bob has for the cattle, Coni said that love is twofold for the people in the cattle business. Everywhere they go, Coni said someone always knows her father and respects him for his knowledge and experience within the industry. No matter where they

are or what they are doing, she said Bob always makes time to interact with fellow producers. It’s this equal devotion to the people behind the livestock that Bob said has helped him find success as a breeder. Through industry connections and friendships, Bob said he has been fortunate to develop lasting relationships with both fellow producers and buyers. In addition to having repeat customers here in the United States, Stone Valley has consistently sold semen to several companies and individuals in Australia, Canada and Mexico. Bob said his all his clients, no matter where they call home, are dedicated to and appreciative of the Limousin breed. Naturally, interactions with customers across national borders requires a lot of paperwork and health checks, but for Bob, it’s well worth the effort. He said he feels honored to be the provider of quality, fullblood Limousin genetics to people—in and out of the United States.

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“The cattle industry, of course, is challenging at times. That’s what makes it interesting,” Bob explains. “We meet the changes that come down the pike. The cattle industry has its ups and downs, but that’s part of it.” No matter what the future brings, Bob knows he will always call the cattle industry home. He plans to continue providing good breeding stock for his customers and consistently working to improve the genetics on his home operation. “It’s been a good ride, and we have certainly enjoyed it,” Bob said. “My heart is in the cattle business and the purebred business. That’s why it’s what I’ve done basically all my life.”

Coni describes her father as meticulous, saying he has an eye for detail when it comes to his cattle, a trait he is passing along to several of his grandchildren.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Megan Silveira is a freelance writer originally from Denair, California. She is currently attending Oklahoma State University as a member of the agricultural communications graduate program and will graduate in May 2021.

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Update Livestock Equipment & Facilities With Safety In Mind

by Amanda Radke

arm safety is something we often take for granted until an accident impacts a loved one. Although updating equipment can be a costly expenditure, it’s always a good investment to evaluate your working facilities to keep yourself, your family members and your employees safe on the job.

When we think of farm accidents, most of us probably think of accidents related to equipment—PTOs, rollovers, roadside crashes, etc.

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However, the reality is cattle ranchers are ranked second in rates of farm-related accidents and injuries, followed by dairy operations in third. The average age of the American farmer and rancher today is pushing 60 years old, and while producers may not be getting any younger, the livestock remain unpredictable and sometimes, dangerous. I thought it might be prudent to review some basic livestock handling and safety precautions that we can take to ensure both the aging owners and their employees or family members stay safe on the farm. In anticipation of this to-do list, let’s review what we can do to remain safe on the farm and ranch. The National Ag Safety Database (NASD) provides us with some critical tips on this topic. According to a NASD article titled, “Animal handling safety considerations,” “Anyone who works with livestock knows each animal has its own personality. Animals sense their surroundings differently than humans. Their vision is in black and white, not in color. They also have difficulty judging distances. And differences exist between the vision of cattle, swine and horses. For example, cattle have close to 360-degree panoramic vision. A quick movement behind a cow may ‘spook’ them.” Follow these general rules for safely working with animals: • Most animals will respond to a routine; be calm and deliberate. • Avoid quick movements or loud noises. • Be patient; never prod an animal when it has nowhere to go. • Respect livestock—don’t fear it. • Move slowly and deliberately around livestock; gently touch animals rather than shoving or bumping them. • Always have an escape route when working with an animal in close quarters. When looking at facilities, NASD recommends that most livestock handling injuries are directly related to equipment or building structural issues. According to NASD, “Poor facilities and equipment can also cause injuries to animals. This can mean a considerable economic loss at market time. Tripping hazards such as high door sills, cluttered alleyways, and uneven walking surfaces can cause serious injury and a considerable amount of lost work time. Studies have found that falls account for 18% of all animal-related accidents.” When looking at your facilities, NASD recommends alleys and chutes that are wide enough for animals to move freely, but not wide enough to allow them to turn around. Fencing and gates should be strong enough to contain crowded livestock. High traffic areas, such as alleyways, should be grooved and flooring should allow water to drain easily. Lighting should be • JANUARY 2021

even and diffused, and handling equipment should be maintained to avoid breakdowns, which often result in injuries, increased costs and lost time. Follow this safety list for livestock handling equipment: • Good housekeeping is essential, not only for your personal safety but also for the health and wellbeing of your stock. • Keep small children away from animals, particularly in livestock handling areas. • Most male animals have the potential to be dangerous. Use special facilities for these animals and practice elevated levels of caution when handling them. • B e calm and deliberate when working with animals. Always leave yourself an “out” when working in close quarters. • Respect all animals. They may not purposely hurt you, but their size and bulk make them potentially dangerous. • Most animals tend to be aggressive when protecting their young; be extra careful around newborn animals.

• Stay clear of animals that are frightened or “spooked.” Be extra careful around strange animals. • Monitor entry into your operation; sales and service personnel could bring diseases from other farms. • Keep facilities in good repair. Chutes, stalls, fences and ramps should be maintained regularly. Surely, if you’ve been in the cattle business very long, you’ve experienced your fair share of close calls or near-dangerous accidents. Let’s continue to be mindful of the risks and handle our livestock with safety and care in mind. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amanda Radke raises Limousin cattle with her family at NOLZ Limousin in Mitchell, SD. She is also a blogger for BEEF Magazine and the author of ranch-themed children’s books, “Levi’s Lost Calf ” and “Can-Do Cowkids.” Connect with her at www.amandaradke.com.

HONORING COMMERCIAL PRODUCERS The Heartland Limousin Association welcomes all Limousin enthusiasts. HLA is passionate about the growth of the breed and connecting seedstock producers with commercial cattlemen.

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Who can join? Any reputable supporter of Limousin cattle is welcome as long as you fill out the application form and send $50 membership dues each year.

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Supplementing In The Third Trimester

by Purina Animal Nutrition

ows channel 30% of their energy to support fetal growth and development during the third trimester. The third trimester is the final stage for calf development, so cows need to be in prime condition prior to calving. For many spring-calving herds, late-fall or early-winter marks the start of the third trimester and a significant upward shift in nutrient requirements. Coincidentally, it’s also when most available forage resources are lowest in quality. This creates a significant gap between nutrient needs and nutrient delivery during the final stage of calf development. “Dam nutrition during these three months influences everything from how calving goes, calf vigor at birth, long-term calf performance and next season’s breeding success for the cow,” says Patrick Gunn, Ph.D., cattle consultant and nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition.

How Dam Nutrition Impacts The Calf

Cows channel 30% of their energy to support fetal growth and development during the third trimester. The fetus needs more nutrients from its dam than the previous two trimesters to fuel the final development of its organs, skeleton, lungs and immune system. If calf requirements aren’t met in-utero, it can result in: • Reduced birth weight and impaired growth • Lower likelihood for the calf to reach its genetic potential • Compromised immune system with a lifelong impact • Long-term negative effects on fertility • Setbacks to the dam’s reproductive efficiency “The third trimester offers a unique opportunity to pro-actively invest in the future of your calf crop and replacement heifers,” says Gunn.

Fetal nutrition studies in Oklahoma and Nebraska demonstrate that calves born to cows with adequate levels of protein and energy in the diet during the third trimester have improved average daily gain and overall health. The Nebraska study compared the reproductive performance of heifers born to supplemented and non-supplemented cows while grazing corn stalks. Supplemented cows produced heifers with higher overall breeding season pregnancy rates (93%) compared to heifers from non-supplemented cows (80%). The bottom line? Whether the calf is destined for the feedlot or the cow herd, adequate dam nutrition is paramount for their future performance. Calving is the main athletic event a cow fuels her body for. Prepare the cow and her growing fetus for a successful calving by focusing on the essentials—protein, energy, minerals and vitamins. And don’t forget to factor in changing weather. The colder it gets, the more energy cows need to maintain core body temperature, diverting energy away from the growing calf. “Enhance your cows’ nutrition with supplements that deliver additional energy and protein in a palatable package,” says Gunn. “Supplements should be designed to complement your existing forage resources, so cows only consume supplement when they need it.” Year-round mineral supplementation is another great strategy to help meet third trimester requirements. Constant mineral access helps cows build up mineral and vitamin reserves. Cows can pull from those reserves during critical times, including the third trimester, to support nutrient needs without depleting their stores. “The third trimester serves as the final sprint to the finish line—a time to dial in nutrition and not hold back,” says Gunn.

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by Wes Ishmael

ith the higher grain prices and forage prices, we will see persistent pressure on feeder cattle and calf prices into 2021,” said Stephen Koontz, agricultural economist at Colorado State University, in a November issue of In the Cattle Markets. “One dollar higher corn costs translate into about $6-$7/cwt. lower feeder cattle prices. This cattle price impact is being exacerbated by dry conditions in the western U.S. and hay prices that are creeping higher. The impact on calf prices will be greater.” Koontz pointed out corn futures (2020-21 crop) at the time were about $1 higher than in August and soybean futures were about $2 higher, including deferred contracts. He added that prices for both appeared to be at a premium to what underlying fundamentals suggested. “Stock-to-use ratios imply more reasonably mid-to-high-$3 corn and mid-to-high-$9 soybeans. That is unless the long-term demand picture is also changing. And there is some evidence that is the case,” Koontz said. “Corn export demand has been strong but for soybeans is considerably more so. Consumption of corn is also picking up from ethanol production. The crop market fundamentals are looking more like they did in the years prior to the trade war. Soybean demand may pull considerable acres to that crop and buoy both soybean and corn prices.” Export strength and iffy weather in South America were two reasons behind the fall’s dogged increase in grain prices. Reduced expectations for U.S. production were another. In the November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), USDA reduced expected ending stocks for corn to the lowest level since 2013-14 and increased the season-average corn price by 40¢ to $4.00/bu. USDA also reduced projected ending soybean stocks to the lowest level in seven years and increased the expected season-average price by 60¢ higher to $10.40/bu. Prospects for feed costs were behind USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) lowering expected 2021 feeder steer prices by $1 in the November Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook (LDPO). Specifically, ERS forecast feeder steer prices for 2021 at $133 in the first quarter, $136 in the second, $141 in the third; annual average price of $138. That’s basis Oklahoma City for Medium #1.

At the same time, ERS left the expected five-area direct fed steer price unchanged for 2021: $113 in the first quarter, $110 in the second quarter, $114 in the third quarter; annual average price of $114.

Questions about Economy Linger

The backdrop to all of that are domestic and global economies in the midst of recovering from the pandemic, even as the pandemic continues. “We are projecting a somewhat less severe, though still deep recession in 2020, relative to our June forecast,” according to analysts with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in October’s quarterly World Economic Outlook. “The revision is driven by second quarter GDP outturns in large advanced economies, which were not as negative as we had projected; China’s return to growth, which was stronger than expected; and signs of a more rapid recovery in the third quarter. Outturns would have been much weaker if it weren’t for sizable, swift, and unprecedented fiscal, monetary, and regulatory responses that maintained disposable income for households, protected cash flow for firms, and supported credit provision. Collectively these actions have so far prevented a recurrence of the financial catastrophe of 2008-09.” Globally, IMF pegged 2020 GDP at -4.4%, followed by 5.2% in 2021. For the U.S., IMF estimated 2020 GDP at -4.3%; 3.1% next year. “Expectations of real gross domestic product (GDP) numbers have improved from the initial lockdown contractions, but recovery forecasts are still marked by uncertainty and prone to future setbacks,” explained ERS analysts, in the quarterly outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade published in November. “Overall, global real GDP growth is expected to fall by about 4.4% in 2020. This is slightly less severe than was previously feared back in June. Global trade volume, which declined 9.2% in fiscal year (FY) 2020, is expected to increase 7.2% in FY 2021. The expected economic recovery in 2021 will be shaped by both regional and overall global success in containing the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to boosting consumer spending.” In September, the Food and Agricultural Policy Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri revised its five-year price projections, accounting for pandemic impacts to that point.

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“The response to COVID-19 has induced market disruptions and a sharp, but indeterminate, economic contraction that has affected the agricultural sector in disparate ways depending on the commodity,” said FAPRI analysts. “However, large carryout stocks and sizable 2020-21 production for many commodities, uncertainty regarding fulfillment of the Phase 1 trade agreement with China and the timing of the rebound of the size of the Chinese hog herd have also significantly contributed to market conditions.” FAPRI projected the five-area direct average fed steer price for 2021 at $113.15/cwt., compared to an estimated $109.84 in 2020. After 2021, projected prices increase steadily from $119.94 in 2022 to $130.91 in 2025. For feeder steers (600-650 lbs., Oklahoma City), FAPRI forecast the 2021 price at $150.54, compared to an estimated $144.46 for 2020. After 2021, projected prices increase steadily from $164.43 in 2022 to $179.03 in 2025. In the meantime, the closely watched Rural Mainstreet Index continues to underscore challenges in the domestic agricultural economy. “Recent improvements in agriculture commodity prices, federal farm support payments, and the Federal Reserve’s record low interest rates have underpinned the Rural Mainstreet Economy. Still, only 6.5% of bankers reported economic improvements from October, while 12.9% detailed economic pullbacks for the month (November),” explained Ernie Goss, PhD, Jack A. MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics at Creighton University’s Heider College of Business.

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continued from page 59 have been recovered, many uncertainties lie ahead for the industry,” says David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor. “The continuing pandemic, governmental restrictions, and relief funding are just a few of the uncertainties. Likewise, international demand for U.S. beef, while stabilizing, continued to be hamstrung by both economic and logistic challenges fostered by the pandemic. For January through September, U.S. beef exports were 8% less in volume year over year at 911,936 metric tons and 9% less in value at $5.55 billion, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). “Although restaurant traffic and foodservice activity are not back to normal in most Asian markets, USMEF is very encouraged by the recovery in Asia and this was especially evident in the strong August and September exports of U.S. beef to Korea, Taiwan and China,” according to Dan Halstrom, USMEF president and CEO. “As we close out the year, U.S. beef has a great opportunity to capture greater market share in Asia due to tightening supplies from Australia. While it will require more time, we also expect U.S. beef to regain momentum in regions where beef demand depends more heavily on travel and tourism, and where e-commerce channels are not as well-developed.” In the aforementioned Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade, ERS projected U.S. beef exports for 2021 to be $7.1 billion. That was $200 million more than the previous report in August.

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“Ample supplies of beef, pork and poultry increase market price pressure, though disruptions in supply are a threat as well,” Peel said. For January through October, total cattle slaughter under federal inspection (FI) of 26.76 million head was 859,700 fewer (-3.11%) than the same period in 2019, according to USDA data. Through October, commercial beef production of 22.56 billion lbs. was 27.9 million lbs. less (-0.12%) than the same period in 2019. Commercial red meat production for the same period was 572.6 million lbs. more (+1.26%) year over year at 46.12 billion lbs. In November, ERS projected beef production for 2020—compared to the previous month—to be 85 million lbs. more at 27.22 billion lbs. That was in the monthly LDPO. Estimated beef production for 2021 of 27.36 billion lbs. would be 142 million lbs. more (+0.50%) than in 2020. ERS increased estimated total red meat and poultry production for 2020 by 216 million lbs. from the previous month’s projection to 106.61 billion lbs. Projected total red meat and poultry production for 2021 of 107.47 billion lbs. would be 865 million lbs. more than this year (+0.81%). Heading into 2021, though, the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) expected to see more year-over-year contraction of the beef cowherd. “The beef herd (Jan. 1) is expected to be down 0.5 to 1.0% based on year-to-date slaughter numbers that are above a year ago by about 2%, and heifer numbers in feedlots,” said LMIC analysts, in a November Livestock Monitor. “It appears beef cows held for replacement are likely steady to below a year ago, given the uncertainty of 2020. Other heifers, those in the feedlot, are also expected to have pulled back. Those on feed are slightly lower than a year ago, while heifer slaughter is about 4% below last year.” Last year began with 31.31 million head, which was 1.18% less (-374,000 head) than in 2019. “The total amount of beef, pork and poultry meat supplies to the domestic market in per-capita terms is projected to contract in 2021 and 2022 for the first time since 2014,” said FAPRI analysts . ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wes Ishmael has been involved with livestock publications since 1983. Wes grew up in Colorado and has always been in and around the livestock business. He now lives in Benbrook, Texas.

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Prepare Now For The Next Calving Season by Glenn Selk

Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Oklahoma State University

s a young boy growing up in central Nebraska, we had a spring calving cow herd. The “calving shed” that was available to us was one side of a large red barn. This barn was built in the early part of the 20th century and had stalls on one side that were meant to stall draft horses. Because we used the stalls only during March and April for the “calving shed”, the other 10 months of the year they became a storage facility. Fencing materials, five gallon drums of grease for farming machinery, sacks of grass seed, and mineral blocks were just some of the items stored in the stalls. Invariably, the calving season would begin before the gestation table suggested that it should. One of us would find a two-year-old that was in the midst of labor, and the calving shed was still full of supplies. Someone once said “Success occurs when opportunity meets with preparation”. Planning and preparing ahead for the next calving season can help increase the chances of success. There are several key preparation steps that would be good to conduct prior to the first calf hitting the ground. Before calving season starts, do a walk-through of pens, chutes and calving stalls. Make sure that all are clean, dry, strong, safe and functioning correctly. Check the gates and the squeeze panels to make certain they are ready for use. Do you still have the extra farm supplies stored in the calving shed or stalls? Now would be a good time make certain these items are placed in another facility or at least out of the way. This is a lot easier to do on a sunny afternoon than on a cold dark night when you need to have the calving area ready in a short time. If calf diarrhea has been a significant issue in your herd in the past, now is a good time to visit with your large animal veterinarian. Ask about a scours vaccine given to the cows before calving, and about other management strategies that help reduce the pathogen exposure to baby calves when they are most vulnerable. More information about management of cows and heifers at calving time can be found by downloading and reading the Oklahoma State University Circular E-1006 Calving Time Management for Beef Cows and Heifers.

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n the cattle business, producers work in breakeven points. It’s critical to understand your inputs, anticipate fluctuates in prices and plan accordingly to take advantage of good times and weather through the challenging seasons. Do you know what the average operating cost is per cow in the United States? It’s $863. That’s according to Olivia Amundson, South Dakota State University Extension cow-calf field specialist, who recently tackled the topic of how to best capitalize on cow costs to meet your business goals. Amundson says of that $863 annual operating cost, 70% of it is related to direct costs to run the cow including summer feed, winter pasture, veterinary care, medicine, etc. She adds, that the average income per cow based off calf price and cull cow price is $798 per cow, for an economic loss of $65 per cow when considering all costs.

How do you fare compared to the average? Ponder that question as you read through some of Amundson’s best tips for strategically decreasing cow costs. In part one of a two-part series, she focuses on reducing the largest expense of the cow—her annual feed costs. She says variable feeds include: “Pasture production, hay production, purchased hay per cow, bull (pasture and hay), supplemental feed, salt and mineral, vet and med, reproduction (AI), labor, interest, marketing, land rent and any other miscellaneous expenses.” Meanwhile, fixed costs include: “Livestock facilities, equipment upkeep, pasture, hay machinery/equipment, purchased breeding stock, purchased heifers (not bred), and miscellaneous overhead. Fixed costs in general will be HIGHLY variable between operations.”

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So how do you make the most of the cow?

Amundson shares tips for reducing feed costs by grazing corn residue and cover crops; decreasing waste through improved hay storage and feeding; limit-feeding cows; and improving genetic efficiencies. She writes, “Feed costs are inevitably the greatest cost to maintain a cow. Properly feeding breeding stock is important, as they are the long-term profitability of the herd. Some ways to cut costs in regard to feeding cows would be to use graze corn stalks or cover crops. If able to graze your own corn stocks or cover crops, the cost of feeding that cow for a few months is minimal, thus reducing some of the overhead costs. Profitable cow-calf operations are those that observe an extended grazing season. Crop residue or cover crops can provide 60 days of grazing, sometimes more depending upon acres available and weather conditions.” In part two of the series, Amundson dials in on other variables that can be costly for ranching operations. These variables include calf death rates, cow carrying capacity, cow depreciation, replacement heifer costs and cull cows and bulls. Amundson writes, “Producers should pay close attention to calf death loss. Calf death loss plays a large role since more live calves on the ground result in greater gross income. Average national calf loss of calves born dead or calves died before weaning is 6.5 - 7%. Of the 6.5 - 7% of those calves, 44.6% of these calves were born dead. The remaining calves that were lost were within 24 hours

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following birth, more than 24 hours but less than 3 weeks, and prior to weaning.” She suggests focusing on cow nutrition at birth, environment, morning calving dates, providing shelter, vaccinating calves and tightening the calving window to reduce calf death loss. Part one and two of the series can be read at https://extension. sdstate.edu/capitalizing-cow-costs. Now is a great time to evaluate your expenses over the last 12 months and make adjustments to the operation as needed. A lot may change for beef producers in the next four years, depending on how things shake loose in the political arena, but in the meantime, if we can focus on what we can control back at home on the ranch, we’ll all be in better shape no matter what policies or changes come our way in 2021. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amanda Radke raises Limousin cattle with her family at NOLZ Limousin in Mitchell, SD. She is also a blogger for BEEF Magazine and the author of ranch-themed children’s books, “Levi’s Lost Calf ” and “Can-Do Cowkids.” Connect with her at www.amandaradke.com.

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igh-energy diets based on corn by-products can be fed to newly received stocker cattle without negative effects on overall health,” says Dale Blasi, Extension livestock specialist at Kansas State University (KSU). If you overlook the mention of corn by-products and focus on high energy, such a statement seems counterintuitive, running against the grain of popular logic and experience. After all, high-energy diets fed to calves are often associated with increased morbidity, stemming from acidosis and other metabolic disorders. That’s still true when corn is the main energy source and cattle are fed ad libitum. Based on recent KSU research, though, that’s not the case when calves are limit-fed rations with energy coming from fermentable fiber rather than fermentable carbohydrates (starch, primarily). Think here of substituting corn with the fermentable fiber of wet corn gluten feed (WCGF) or the fermentable fiber and fat in wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS). More specifically, consider a diet providing 60 Mega calories (Mcals) of Net Energy for Gain (NEG) per 100 lbs. of dry matter, fed at 2.02.5% of body weight.

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Tyler Spore, a Ph.D candidate at the University of Nebraska, led four successive, non-sponsored research feeding trials at KSU’s Beef Stocker Unit (BSU) in 2016. There were 1,444 calves across the trials, received at the BSU from Montana, Florida, Texas, New Mexico and Tennessee. Calves received long stem prairie hay on the day of arrival. They were introduced to the limit-fed diet the following day at a feeding rate of 1.0-1.5% dry matter (DM) on a body weight basis. “The desired maximum amount of dry matter intake allowed (2.0-2.2% of body weight) was attained within one to two weeks, as dictated by cattle appetite, which can be curbed by limit-feeding,” Blasi explains. In a nutshell, the first KSU trial compared the performance of starting high-risk calves on a high-roughage, low-energy diet, fed ad libitum, versus a high-energy, low-roughage diet that provided most

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continued from page 66 of the energy via fermentable fiber, WCGF, specifically. Sean “Monty” Montgomery, a consulting nutritionist with Corn Belt Livestock Services, at Papillion, Nebraska, and a client began exploring the notion of corn by-products in high energy rations a decade ago when corn prices were at the upper end of obscene. Incidentally, Montgomery is also a KSU adjunct professor, who served on Spore’s advisory committee. Blasi was Spore’s major professor and also served on Montgomery’s PhD committee. There were four treatments: 45, 50, 55 and 60 Mcals net energy for gain per 100 lbs. of feed. Spore explains common receiving diets in the industry offer 48-52 Mcals of net energy for gain. The 45 Mcals treatment, fed ad libitum, provided the baseline to determine the amount of feed offered in the limit-fed diets. The three treatment groups were fed at decreasing levels relative to the baseline, from 95% for the 50 Mcal group to 85% for the group receiving 60 Mcals. Compared to calves fed ad libitum with 45 Mcals net energy for gain, those fed with 60 Mcals were significantly more efficient during a 55-day feeding period, gaining 0.14 lbs. per day more on 1.26 lbs. less feed per pound of gain.

Spore says, “Results from this trial indicate that limit-feeding and the increased energy in the limitfed diets does not affect stress or immune function in healthy or sick animals when compared to lowerenergy high-roughage diets fed for ad libitum intake.” Of course, no one is going to feed one group a high-roughage, lowenergy diet in order to determine how much to feed another group receiving a high-energy diet. So, Spore explains the second trial was designed to see if feeding as a percentage of body weight would achieve similar results. Bottom line, Spore explains, “Limit-feeding a diet formulated to supply 60 Mcals net energy for gain at 2.2% of body weight in order to target similar average daily gain is a more efficient feeding strategy than offering a higher-roughage, lower-energy diet at 2.4% of body weight.” Based on his experience, Montgomery says calves likely will consume 1.0% to 1.1% for the first few days after arrival. But the fact is that calves are ingesting more nutrients quicker. “We struggle with intake on calves that are weaned on diesel smoke,” Montgomery explains. “You’re often trying to meet their nutrient requirements on half the intake when they first arrive. With limit feeding, we’re restricting intake, not nutrients.” continued on page 70

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continued from page 68 Calves receiving limit-fed diets in these KSU trials were fed once each day. Blasi notes, “Results from these trials indicate it is important not to over-fill cattle too quickly and to keep them hungry initially.” For reference, the 60 Mcals ration used here and in most of the studies that follow included, on a dry matter basis: 40% WCGF (Sweet Bran®; Cargill Corn Milling), 38.82% dry-rolled corn, 8.18% low energy supplement (10% CP), 6.5% alfalfa hay and 6.5% prairie hay. Next, Spore and the KSU crew looked at feeding the same 60 Mcal diet at increasing levels of controlled intake to target different levels of gain. Treatments consisted of the 60 Mcal diet offered at 1.9, 2.2, 2.5, or 2.8% of body weight on a dry matter basis daily. As expected, average daily gain increased with the overall increased energy intake as more feed was offered. Less anticipated, Spore says, is that there was no change in feed efficiency between treatment groups. That means achieving various levels of gain by adjusting the amount of feed using the same diet. “You don’t have to worry about giving up efficiency if you offer more feed,” Spore explains. “You can project how much you want them to gain and adjust how much you feed. We think 2.25% would work for most people.” Since some producers have limited, if any, practical access to WCGF, the final trial looked at how WDGS would work. There were four treatment groups—two receiving the ration with wet corn gluten feed (WCGF) and two getting the ration with wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS). For each by-product, half of the diets included whole-shelled corn; dry-rolled corn in the other half. All diets were formulated to provide 60 Mcal net energy for gain per 100 lbs. of dry matter and contain 40% of their respective by-product. Each group was fed at 2.0% of body weight on a dry matter basis, once daily, tar-geting 2 lbs. of average daily gain across 70 days. Spore notes this was a mainte-nance diet used to prepare calves for turnout on Flint Hills pasture. Bottom line, gain and efficiency of gain were similar across all groups. “When these diets are limit-fed, advantages in efficiency are evident,” Blasi says. “Moreover, feeding the highest energy ration in these trials formulated with dry-rolled or whole corn and Sweet Bran or wet distiller’s grains yielded similar performance. These results are beneficial to the growing cattle sector because gain may be targeted

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by feeding the same diet and only altering intake and, depending on producer location and commodity markets, the choice between by-products. Intake restriction increases digestibility and efficiency, which may contribute to less total manure production, thus a smaller impact on the environment and reduced costs of removal.”

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Heretofore, most producers familiar with limit feeding likely came by their experience via supplemental feeding to navigate drought. “Limit feeding or program feeding refers to the practice of limiting calves to two-thirds to three-quarters of the dry matter that they can normally consume,” Blasi explains. “This feeding strategy varies greatly with traditional management where calves generally have freechoice access to forage. Traditionally, limit-fed diets have consisted of 80-85% whole-shelled corn and the remaining balance as a protein supplement. The total amount of the ration delivered is increased every two weeks or so to account for increased body weight gain based upon the desired level of gain.” Limit feeding requires a higher level of management, of course. “For example, adequate bunk space and maintaining a regular feeding schedule are necessary,” Blasi says. “Cattle need to be fed the same amount at the same time every day in a pen situation where all calves have an equal chance to get to the bunk. Moreover, the producer must re-calculate and adjust the ration DM allowed every couple of weeks to account for cattle growth. Therefore, it’s important to have accurate cattle weights before initiation of the feeding period (and during if possible) to ensure proper amounts of feed are being delivered.”

Potential returns to the increased management are many.

For one, Montgomery says, “With limit feeding, we’re training cattle to eat as a single group. It helps decrease diet sorting.” When feed is always in front of cattle, he explains some will select different portions of the diet. Besides the waste associated with ad libitum feeding, he explains diet sorting means different groups in the same pen are getting different diets. “With limit feeding, every bite they get is high calorie and consistent. When you limit feed and have a slick bunk, there’s no doubt that what you’re feeding is going into the cattle, including minerals and feed additives,” Blasi says. He adds that feeding a single diet minimizes the potential for error that comes with manipulating transition diets. Plus, Montgomery says, “You’re getting more gain on less feed. That means hauling fewer loads. With one diet, you don’t have to haul partial loads.” Limit feeding makes it easier to identify sick calves, too. “In these trials, bunks were slick within two hours of feeding,” Spore says. “Cattle are hungry the next morning, so you know there’s a good chance cattle are sick if they aren’t waiting at the bunk.” “When an animal is not at the bunk to meet the feed wagon it is likely due to a health issue, and earlier detection is paramount when dealing with newly-weaned, stressed calves,” Blasi says. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wes Ishmael has been involved with livestock publications since 1983. Wes grew up in Colorado and has always been in and around the livestock business. He now lives in Benbrook, Texas.

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Proper Cow Culling Is Important To Your Business

by Glenn Selk Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Oklahoma State University

ull cows represent approximately 20% of the gross income of any commercial cow operation. Cull beef cows represent 10% of the beef that is consumed in the United States. Therefore, ranchers need to make certain cow culling is done properly and profitably. Selling cull cows when they will return the most income to the rancher requires knowledge about cull cow health and body condition. Proper cow culling will reduce the chance that a cow carcass is condemned at the packing plant and becomes a money drain for the entire beef industry. Cull open cows. Why feed a cow all winter that will not have a calf next spring? Call your veterinarian, schedule a time for pregnancy checking and determine which cows have not bred back. Cull them while they are in good body condition after summer pasture and before you spend $200 or more on the winter feed bill. Is she good for another year? At cow culling time, producers often face tough decisions. If she is not pregnant, the decision is easier. However what do you do when an older cow is re-bred? Optimum culling of the herd seems to require a sharp crystal ball that could see into the future. Will she keep enough body condition through the winter to deliver a healthy calf next spring? How old is the cow? Is her mouth sound so that she can harvest forage and be nutritionally strong enough to raise a big calf? At what age do cows usually start to become less productive? There is great variability in the longevity of beef cows. Data from large ranches in Florida would indicate that cows are consistent in the re-breeding performance through about 8 years of age. A small decline was noted as cows aged from 8 to 10 years of age. However the most consistent decline in reproductive performance was noted after cows were 10 years of age. A steeper decline in reproductive performance was found as they reached 12 years of age. In other words, start to watch for reasons to cull a cow at about age 8. By the time she is 10, look at her very closely and consider culling; as she reaches her 12th year, plan to cull her before she has health problems or is in very poor body condition.

Other reasons to cull cows:

Examine the eye health of cows. One of the leading causes of condemned beef carcasses is still “cancer-eye.” Although producers are doing a much better job of culling cows before “cancer-eye” takes its toll, every cow manager should watch cows closely for dangerous eye tumors. Check the feet and legs. Beef cows must travel to consume forages and reach water tanks and ponds. Cows with bad stifle joints, severe foot rot infections, or arthritic joints may be subject to substantial carcass trimming when they reach the packing plant. They will be poor producers if allowed to stay on the ranch while severely lame. They may lose body condition, weigh less, and be discounted at the livestock market by the packer buyers. Culling them soon after injury will help reduce the loss of sale price that may be suffered later. If the cow has

been treated for infection, be certain to market the cow AFTER the required withdrawal time of the medicine used to treat her infection. Bad udders should be culled. One criteria that should be examined to cull cows is udder quality. Beef cattle producers are not as likely to think about udder health and shape as are dairy producers, but this attribute affects cow productivity and should be considered. OSU studied the effect that bad udders had on cow productivity. They found that cows with one or two dry quarters had calves with severely reduced weaning weights (50 - 60 pounds) compared to cows with no dry quarters. Plus, cows with bad udders tend to pass that trait along to daughters that may be kept as replacement heifers. Two key types of “bad” udders to cull include: the large funnel-shaped teats and weak udder suspension. The large funnel-shaped teats may be indicative of a previous case of mastitis and cause the quarter to be incapable of producing milk. In addition, large teats may be difficult for the newborn calf to get it’s mouth around and receive nourishment and colostrum very early in life. As some cows age, the ligament that separates the two sides of the udder becomes weakened and allows the entire udder to hang very near to the ground. Again it becomes difficult for the newborn calf to find a teat when the udder hangs too close to the ground. Select against these faults and over time your cow herd will improve its udder health. Cull any really wild cattle. They are hard on you, your equipment, and they raise wild calves. Wild calves are poor performers in the feedlot and are more prone to producing dark cutting carcasses as they reach the packing plant. “Dark cutters” are discounted severely when priced on the rail. Cull cows when in moderate body condition. Send older cows to market before they become too thin. Generally, severely emaciated cattle have lightly muscled carcasses with extremely small ribeyes and poor red-meat yield. This greatly lessens the salvage value of such animals. Just as importantly, emaciated cattle are most often those which “go down” in transit, as they lack sufficient energy to remain standing for long periods of time. Severe bruising, excessive carcass trim, increased condemnations, and even death are the net results of emaciation. Very thin cows have a low dressing percentage (weight of the carcass divided by the live weight). Because of these factors, cow buyers will pay less per pound for very thin, shelly, cull cows. In addition, thin cows will weigh less. As you combine these two factors (weight and price per pound), thin cull cows return many fewer dollars at sale time than if the cow was sold when in moderate body condition. If they are already too thin, a short (45 to 60 days) time in a drylot with a high quality feed will put condition back on the cows very efficiently. There is no need to put excess flesh or fat on cows. They become less efficient at converting feed to bodyweight after about 60 days and the market will not pay for excessive fatness on cows.

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by Dr. Tonya Amen Geneticist for North American Limousin Foundation

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ou may have noticed some changes to the suite of carcass EPDs recently. These movements were caused by updates that were made to breed effects used in the carcass evaluation. As part of the normal maintenance, it is important to update these effects from time to time as breeds change due to selection. Due to lack of actual carcass data being submitted, the IGS genetic evaluation uses US-MARC breed effects instead of effects from data in the evaluation. This is common with traits that have limited records, as it is impossible to find enough contemporary groups with breed comparisons to make evaluation of breed effects possible from data submitted by members. In situations like this, it is best to use estimates from scientific literature. These

literature estimates are typically from studies that had breeding systems specifically designed for the purpose of obtaining breed effects and are much more reliable than what could be obtained from field data. The result of the breed effect update is illustrated in the percentile rank tables below—each of these tables is for active sires. In general, we see increases in carcass weight, marbling and fat for both Limousin and Lim-Flex, and a slight decrease in REA. These shifts will be reflected in comparing bulls with the same breed percentage—the EPDs for bulls of the same breed or breed continued on page 74

Comparison of Percentile Ranks for Limousin Active Sires Before (Old) and After (New) Implementation of New Breed Effects. YG CW REA MARB FAT YG CW REA Marb F A T New New New New New Old Old Old Old Old Animals 1549 1549 1549 1549 1549 1541 1541 1541 1541 1541 min -0.18 69 1.84 0.49 -0.02 -0.36 61 1.84 0.24 -0.09 avg -0.56 18 1.15 -0.11 -0.09 -0.74 15 1.16 -0.43 -0.16 max -0.87 -23 0.42 -0.54 -0.15 -1.06 -26 0.43 -0.87 -0.23 1% -0.79 44 1.61 0.25 -0.14 -0.98 41 1.62 -0.06 -0.21 2% -0.77 41 1.56 0.19 -0.14 -0.97 38 1.56 -0.10 -0.21 3% -0.76 38 1.52 0.17 -0.13 -0.95 34 1.52 -0.15 -0.21 4% -0.75 36 1.49 0.14 -0.13 -0.94 33 1.49 -0.16 -0.21 5% -0.74 35 1.48 0.12 -0.13 -0.93 32 1.48 -0.19 -0.20 10% -0.71 31 1.41 0.05 -0.13 -0.91 28 1.41 -0.25 -0.20 15% -0.69 28 1.36 0.02 -0.12 -0.89 25 1.36 -0.29 -0.19 20% -0.68 26 1.32 -0.01 -0.12 -0.86 23 1.32 -0.31 -0.18 25% -0.65 24 1.29 -0.03 -0.11 -0.84 21 1.29 -0.34 -0.18 30% -0.63 23 1.26 -0.05 -0.10 -0.81 20 1.26 -0.36 -0.17 35% -0.61 21 1.23 -0.06 -0.10 -0.79 18 1.23 -0.38 -0.17 40% -0.59 20 1.21 -0.08 -0.10 -0.77 17 1.21 -0.40 -0.16 45% -0.58 19 1.18 -0.10 -0.09 -0.76 16 1.19 -0.42 -0.16 50% -0.57 17 1.16 -0.12 -0.09 -0.74 14 1.16 -0.44 -0.16 55% -0.56 16 1.13 -0.13 -0.09 -0.73 13 1.14 -0.45 -0.15 60% -0.54 15 1.10 -0.15 -0.08 -0.72 12 1.11 -0.47 -0.15 65% -0.52 13 1.08 -0.16 -0.08 -0.70 10 1.08 -0.49 -0.15 70% -0.50 12 1.05 -0.18 -0.08 -0.68 9 1.05 -0.51 -0.14 75% -0.48 11 1.02 -0.20 -0.08 -0.65 8 1.02 -0.53 -0.14 80% -0.46 10 0.99 -0.22 -0.07 -0.63 6 0.99 -0.55 -0.14 85% -0.44 8 0.95 -0.23 -0.07 -0.61 4 0.96 -0.58 -0.13 90% -0.41 5 0.91 -0.26 -0.06 -0.59 2 0.92 -0.60 -0.12 95% -0.37 2 0.83 -0.30 -0.05 -0.54 -1 0.85 -0.64 -0.12 • JANUARY 2021

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percentage likely shifted, but the ranks should have stayed relatively the same. However, for bulls of different breeds, or those with different breed percentage, there may have been re-ranking.

To look at changes in genetic trend and percentile ranks for other categories of animals, please visit https://limousin.digitalbeef.com/. You will find links to the tables immediately below the login information on the left-hand side of the page.

Comparison of Percentile Ranks for LimFlex Active Sires Before (Old) and After (New) Implementation of New Breed Effects. YG CW REA MARB FAT YG CW REA Marb CFAT New New New New New Old Old Old Old Old Animals 1033 1033 1033 1033 1033 1028 1028 1028 1028 1028 min 0.20 72 1.56 0.80 0.07 0.13 68 1.44 0.69 0.06 avg -0.21 31 0.74 0.19 -0.03 -0.33 27 0.78 0.04 -0.06 max -0.68 -4 -0.12 -0.26 -0.11 -0.82 -7 -0.05 -0.50 -0.16 1% -0.53 67 1.25 0.62 -0.08 -0.67 61 1.28 0.52 -0.14 2% -0.49 61 1.20 0.54 -0.08 -0.62 56 1.24 0.48 -0.13 3% -0.45 58 1.16 0.52 -0.07 -0.59 54 1.19 0.44 -0.12 4% -0.44 56 1.13 0.51 -0.07 -0.58 52 1.16 0.41 -0.12 5% -0.43 55 1.11 0.48 -0.07 -0.57 50 1.14 0.39 -0.12 10% -0.39 49 1.03 0.40 -0.06 -0.53 45 1.05 0.29 -0.10 15% -0.35 45 0.97 0.35 -0.05 -0.49 40 1.00 0.24 -0.10 20% -0.33 41 0.93 0.32 -0.05 -0.46 37 0.96 0.20 -0.09 25% -0.30 39 0.89 0.29 -0.04 -0.44 34 0.92 0.17 -0.09 30% -0.28 37 0.85 0.26 -0.04 -0.41 32 0.89 0.14 -0.08 35% -0.26 34 0.82 0.25 -0.04 -0.38 30 0.86 0.11 -0.07 40% -0.24 33 0.79 0.23 -0.03 -0.36 28 0.83 0.09 -0.07 45% -0.23 32 0.77 0.20 -0.03 -0.34 27 0.80 0.06 -0.07 50% -0.21 30 0.74 0.18 -0.03 -0.33 26 0.78 0.03 -0.06 55% -0.19 29 0.71 0.17 -0.02 -0.31 25 0.75 0.01 -0.06 60% -0.17 28 0.68 0.14 -0.02 -0.29 23 0.72 -0.02 -0.05 65% -0.16 26 0.65 0.12 -0.02 -0.27 22 0.69 -0.04 -0.05 70% -0.14 24 0.63 0.10 -0.01 -0.25 20 0.67 -0.07 -0.04 75% -0.12 23 0.59 0.07 -0.01 -0.23 19 0.64 -0.10 -0.04 80% -0.10 21 0.56 0.05 -0.01 -0.20 17 0.61 -0.14 -0.03 85% -0.07 18 0.52 0.02 0.00 -0.18 14 0.56 -0.17 -0.03 90% -0.04 16 0.48 -0.01 0.01 -0.14 12 0.52 -0.22 -0.02 95% 0.00 13 0.39 -0.06 0.01 -0.09 9 0.44 -0.28 -0.01

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Begert Limousin Ranch................................................................. 17

Magness Land & Cattle........................................................... 37, 63

Beus Cattle Co.............................................................................. 40

MC Marketing Management............................................. 49, 50, 53

Black Hills Stock Show................................................................. 30

Misty Morning Limousin.............................................................. 31

Booth, C.K. “Sonny”..................................................................... 80

NALF............................................................................................ 48

Buff Beef Ranch............................................................................ 46

NALJA.......................................................................................... 75

Bullis Creek Ranch........................................................................ 38

P Bar S Ranch............................................................................. IFC

Coleman Limousin Ranch......................................................... 5, 61

Peterson, Chisum.......................................................................... 80

Coyote Hills Ranch....................................................................... 33

Pinegar Limousin............................................................................ 7

Craigs Oklahoma Pride................................................................. 76

R&R Marketing............................................................................ 29

Cunningham, Ron........................................................................ 80

ROMN Limousin......................................................................... 47

Davis Ranches............................................................................... 73

Running Creek Ranch................................................................... 13

Dorran, Ryan................................................................................ 80

Seven Oaks Land & Cattle............................................................ 28

Edwards Land & Cattle Co.........................................................IBC

Spring Creeks Cattle Co................................................................ 68

Excel Ranches................................................................................ 67

Stowers Limousin.......................................................................... 39

Freed Show Cattle......................................................................... 39

Super C......................................................................................... 79

Fuchs Limousin............................................................................. 22

Symens Brothers............................................................................ 45

Glendenning J Bar J...................................................................... 21

Torgerson Farms............................................................................ 36

Goss Limousin............................................................................ 2, 3

Tubmill Creek Farms..................................................................... 61

Grassroots Genetics....................................................................... 23

Vaughn Farms............................................................................... 65

GV Limousin................................................................................ 77

Venner Limousin........................................................................... 52

Hager Cattle Co............................................................................ 35

Waddle Limousin Ranch............................................................... 14

Heartland Limousin Association................................................... 55

Wieczorek Limousin....................................................................... 8

Hunt Limousin Ranch.................................................................. 41

Wilder Family Limousin................................................................. 9

Iowa Limousin Association............................................................ 44

Woodard Limousin....................................................................... 54

J&J Cattle Co................................................................................. 9

Wulf Cattle..................................................................................... 1

• JANUARY 2021

We are excited for the resulting 2021 calves off these

Impressive Herd Sires TREF Freewheeling 051F

B Bar Banvel 3G ET

Owned with Andrew Ranches, AB; Andrew Ranching, AB;

Owned by High Cattle Co., AB

RPY Paynes Cracker 17E

B Bar Warhawk 11G

Owned with Andrew Ranches, AB; Andrew Ranching, AB; Payne Livestock, SK and Red Oak Farms, AUS

Owned by Bar 3R Limousin, SK

Mark your calendar for the Annual

B.Bar Cattle Bull & Female sale 2PM – Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – at the Ranch

Sale Consultant

Delaney and Deanna Boon 306.858.7609 ddboon@icloud.com

Eric, Terra, & Rozlyn Boon 306.280.8795 bbarcattleco@gmail.com

Box 181 :: Lucky Lake, SK :: S0L 1Z0 www.bbarcattle.com www.facebook.com/bbarlimousinc.om

• JANUARY 2021

Sale managed by

Featuring big, stout, ready to use BEEF Bulls & Spring Bred Heifers from the heart of the ELCX program. Edwards L365 Jan21.qxp_Layout 1 12/4/20 11:21 AM Page 1

Featuring big, stout, ready to use BEEF Bulls & Spring Bred Heifers from the heart of the ELCX program.

Limousin & Lim-Flex

BULL & BRED FEMALE BULL & BRED FEMALE Limousin & Lim-Flex

ONLINE SALE

02.23.2021 02.23.2021

Opening at 7:00 a.m. Opening C.S.T. at

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& closes at 7:00 p.m. & C.S.T. closes at

7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. C.S.T. with a horse-race style closeC.S.T.

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SALE MANAGEMENT ...

SALE MANAGEMENT ... Randall Randall O. Ratliff, 615.330.2735 O. Ratliff, 615.330.2735 Randy@RRMktg.com | www.RRMktg.com Randy@RRMktg.com | www.RRMktg.com

SALE CONSULTANT ...

SALE CONSULTANT ... McKinna, 402.350.3447 KileyKiley McKinna, 402.350.3447 mcmarketingsales@aol.com mcmarketingsales@aol.com

Dexterand and Nicholas Nicholas Edwards Dexter Edwards

Dexter, 910.385.6192 | Nicholas, cell: 910.290.1424 Dexter, 910.385.6192 | Nicholas, cell: 910.290.1424 NicholasELC@hotmail.com | 314 Willard Edwards Road, Beulaville, NC 28518

NicholasELC@hotmail.com | 314 Willard Edwards Road, Beulaville, NC 28518

LFL

Esquire

7084E ET

LFL

Gucci Girl 9060G ET

LFL ESQUIRE 7084E ET

Look for our Pen bulls as well as our Open Show String at the Cattlemen’s Congress.

9/14/17 • Homo Polled • Homo Black • 57% Lim-Flex • MAGS Cable x AUTO Bliss 265Y CED: 12 BW: 1.7 WW: 75 YW: 125 MK: 19 SC: 1.1 DOC: 16 REA: 0.87 MB: 0.47 $MTI: 71 Selling Limited Semen Packages in the National Limousin Sale, Sunday, January 3 in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His first calves have the look, style and performance we had hoped for. Given his royal pedigree and balanced set of trait leading EPDs, he has the credentials to be a leading AI sire for the breed.

LFL GUCCI GIRL 9060G ET 4/28/19 • Homo Polled • Homo Black • 50% Lim-Flex • COLE Deputy 37D x MAGS Double D CED: 15 BW: 1.6 WW: 81 YW: 129 MK: 23 SC: 0.70 DOC: 13 REA: 0.71 MB: 0.54 $MTI: 74 Adj WW: 843; Adj. YW: 982; Adj. UREA: 12.25; Adj. UIMF: 6.7 Selling Full Possession and Half Interest in the National Limousin Sale, Sunday, January 3. Her tremendous actual performance data matches up with her trait leading EPDs for CE, WW, YW, MK, MB and $MTI. A donor in the making.

Bruce, Paula & Lee Roy Lawrence Jonny, Amber, Tucker & Colt Parkinson P.O. Box 299 • Anton, TX 79313 806/997-5381 • 806/790-2535 (Bruce, m) Amber: 806/773-6043 • Lee Roy: 806/778-0548 email: bll1@speednet.com www.lawrencefamilylimousin.com