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Number 573 . Kansas Angus Association . September/October 2011

Juniors ring up Sweepstakes #15

PROVEN BRANDS OF KANSAS ELITE ANGUS FEMALE SALE

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Association Win Info & Prizes in KAA Carcass Data Project Promote project to your bull customers.

The Carcass Data Project (CDP) sponsored by the Kansas Angus Association and Certified Angus Beef, LLC (CAB) is off and running again! After a one year hiatus , the 2011 CDP was a tremendous success. In the 2011 project, thirty-nine steers were delivered in late December to McPherson County Feeders (MCF) near Marquette by four consignors. The cattle gained an average of 4.4 lbs per day and went 100% USDA Choice, with just over 50% qualifying for the CAB brand! Full feedlot performance and carcass data were shared with producers. The top pen, consigned by Hinkson Angus Ranch of Cottonwood Falls, gained 4.75 pounds per day and went 71% CAB.

bidding at www.cattleusa.com for buyers unable to attend the sale.

Angus seedstock producers are encouraged to help inform their commercial bull customers of this sale as an option for producers to market source verified Angus genetics. The AngusSource™ tagging and marketing program sponsored by the American Angus Association will also be promoted at this sale. Consigners do not have to be members of the Kansas Angus Association and consignments from out-of-state are welcome.

Assistant Manager at MCF, Landon Shaw stated, “If a guy knew in advance he could buy cattle of this quality, he The sale is sponsored by the Kansas Angus Association for a entry form/brochure could afford to pay a heck of a lot contact Anne Lampe, Secretary/Manager at 620-872-3915, more.” kansasangus@wbsnet.org. Entry forms will be available in late October.

The KAA and CAB would like to see Kansas Angus seedstock producers get your bull customers to enter five or more head each of their calves in this futurity. “This is where the real value of this program comes into play,” says Gary Fike, Beef Cattle Specialist with CAB. “Your customers want and need to know how their calves are grading and performing.

This will give them benchmark data to share with buyers next year on how their cattle do in the feedlot and in the cooler; and they don’t have to send all their calves; a representative sample will suffice.” Carcass data information will include: fat thickness at the 12th/13th rib, marbling score, quality grade, ribeye area, and yield grade. Fike adds, “We’d like to see 100 plus head entered this year. CAB is willing to put up $ 1000 in cash for the winners and all participants will receive CAB logo travel mugs, steak knives or wind shirts.” (Amount of cash awards offered are dependent on number of head in the CDP. 30-35 head $350; 36- 50 head $500; 51-65 head $750; 66+ $1000. Cash awards will be divided between at least the top two placings.)

Kansas State Fair Open Angus Show is September 15

Kansas Angus breeders , juniors and show enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the open Angus Show on September 15 in Hutchinson. Jared Shipman, Grandview, Texas will evaluate the Angus show. The Angus champion bull and female will be eligible to compete for overall honors in The Supreme Drive.

The Supreme Drive will be held on Saturday, September 17 with champions from all of the breeds shown at the Kansas State Fair competing for a $1000 cash award and other prizes. For schedule visit www.kansasstatefair.com .

State Fair Get-together at McCurry Angus Ranch

Angus enthusiasts attending the Kansas State Fair open Angus show on Thursday, September 15 in Hutchinson are invited to an evening of fellowship at McCurry Angus Ranch near Burrton. Andy, Mary, John and Melody McCurry invite to a relaxing evening picnic at their ranch after the show beginning at 6:30 pm. The ranch is about a 10 minute drive from the Kansas State Fairgrounds.

The time to be contacting your bull customers is NOW for them to consider entering calves in the CDP. Steers are to be delivered to McPherson County Feeders in Deadline nears for membership listing inclusion in late December 2011. Entry fees are $5 per head. For this, you also receive full the 2012 KAA Directory carcass and feedlot performance information. For an entry form and entry criteria The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) 2012 Membership Directory is in process. contact Anne at kansasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-872-3915; www.kansasangus.org.

Members have until October 31 to renew their membership or be dropped from the membership list in the 2012 Directory. For your $30 annual membership, the listing Proven Marketing Opportunity for Commercial Females includes your contact information, herd information and directions to your farm or 20th Annual Commercial Angus Female Sale set for Dec 3, Pratt. ranch and an online membership listing. Approximately 2500 copies of the The Kansas Angus Association (KAA) will sponsor the 20th Annual commercial Directory are distributed annually through direct mail and made available at Angus Angus replacement female sale at Pratt Livestock, Pratt, Kansas on Saturday, events and sales in Kansas and at some national Angus activities. For December 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. We are currently seeking consignments of convenience, the KAA has an online application and pay option at commercial Angus and Angus crossbred young age cows, bred heifers, and open www.kansasangus.org . If you need to check the status of your membership send heifers. This sale has had tremendous success in the past nineteen years, sellers an email to kansasangus@wbsnet.org or call Anne at 620-872-3915. have earned top prices and buyers have bought top quality replacement females from reputable sellers.

Ad space reservations for the Females must be consigned in minimum five head lots, with all females being seven years of age or younger. To qualify for this special sale, the females must meet Certified Angus Beef ® live specifications: be predominately black hided; are being accepted now! black white faces and /or “baldies” will be accepted; have typical beef-type Reserve your advertisement space by Oct. 31 conformation (no visible dairy influence); and be without long floppy ear and hump Ad copy due Nov. 21 (no visible Brahman influence). The sale welcomes bred cows and heifers to calve Camera Ready ads Due November 28 in the spring of 2012; fall pairs, cows or heifers to calve in the fall 2012; and open Full page B/W $300 heifers.

Full page full color $600 Half page $200, Quarter page $135 Those interested in consigning cattle to the sale can find entry criteria and submit Additional $100 per color, cover logo $150 each. entry consignments online at www.kansasangus.org. To discuss the offering or To reserve your space email Anne at consignment possibilities contact sale chairman Gordon Stucky at (620) 532-3220 kansasangus@wbsnet.org 620-872-3915 or email gordon@stuckyranch.com. Entries will be taken up to November 18. A significant regional and national advertising program is planned to inform potential buyers of the sale and individual consignments. The sale will also offer online

2012 KAA Directory

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Kansas Angus Association The President’ s Pen

Since much of Kansas is either in a drought or in a flooding situation, the board has decided not to host a tour/field day this year. This will allow us to focus our efforts on the upcoming National Angus Conference and Tour taking place in 2012. Currently the American Angus Association and the Kansas Angus Association are collaborating together to bring other Angus Breeders from across the United States to Kansas.

Also in the works and hopefully up and going this fall is an “On Line Sale” sponsored by the Kansas Angus Association. We will be looking for consignments for this sale this fall be sure and watch for announcements.

Congratulations to all of the juniors on a job well done at the National Junior Angus Show and for bringing home their 15th consecutive sweepstakes.

Joe Hite

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Notes & News from Anne

As I write this, I can hear the sound of bawling spring calves just weaned a day ago.

The sound signals the start of a new season on farms and ranches across the state; for those not accustomed to our lifestyle this same season is referred to as fall. As this new season begins, I encourage you to consider taking part in one or both of these upcoming KAA projects– the annual Carcass Data Project and the Commercial Angus Female Sale. More information can be found on page 1.

Kansas to Host 2012 National Conference and Tour I am excited to share that the American Angus Association has selected Kansas as the host of the 2012 National Angus Conference and Tour. The conference and tour base will be Wichita.

Tentative dates are October 2-5. The tour committee along with myself and American Angus Association staff held our first planning meeting in June and we look forward to making announcements concerning speakers, the trade show and tour stops early in 2012. We will be asking for volunteers to serve in different capacities including “bus hosts and guides”, if this is something you are interested in please contact me.

Congratulations Juniors! On your 15th National Junior Angus Show Sweepstakes win.

Anne

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In this Issue Ks Angus Association Briefs ……………....….….1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info…….…...…….......2 Angus Industry……………………………………..4 ~AAA to Hold annual Meeting ~ Heifer Pregnancy & Calving Ease EPD’s Released ~ CAB Posts June Record KJAA ……………………………………..……….8 KS Juniors Ring Up Sweepstakes #15……...….9-11 Auxiliary………………………..…………..……..16 Show Ring Purple…………………………..….....….19 Profile Helps Producers Make Critical Decisions..20 Caracas Data Project Entry Form……………..…22 Our Angus Family………………………………. 24 Ks Angus Calendar ………………………………. 24

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KJAA Rings Up NJAS Sweepstakes #15 Pages 9-11 KAA Plans 20th Annual Commercial Female Sale and 2012 CDP Pages 1 & 6 Profile Helps Producers Make Critical Ranch Decisions Page 20

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- photo “Eye on Angus” by Kady Figge, Onaga. Third place winner in the Angus cattle junior division Angus Journal sponsored photo contest at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show . Design by Anne Lampe.

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Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors

President : Joe Hite, Valley Center Vice President : Tim Benton, Garnett Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 872-3915 Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Jerry Theis, Leavenworth District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ………………….……...2013 # 2 Sharee Sankey, Council Grove………..…….….....2014 # 3 Matt Perrier, Eureka……………………..………….2014 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2013 # 5 Craig Rucker , Burdett ………………….....…...... 2012 # 6 Shane Prill, Wichita…………………….…………...2013 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2013 # 8 JR “Rusty” Williams, Hugoton………………...…...2013 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2013 Howard Woodbury, Quenemo…………………........…..2014 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2012 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2014 David Oliphant, Offerle…….…………………..……. ......2012 Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland………………………….2013 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings.

Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

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ANGUS INDUSTRY

-News provided by American Angus Association ®and Certified Angus Beef®

American Angus Association® to Host Annual Meeting

American Angus Association® members and Angus enthusiasts will gather in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 12-15, for the 128th Annual Convention of Delegates and related Angus activities in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). “It is important for Association members and those interested in the Angus breed to attend and participate in the activities in Louisville because that is a central meeting point of our membership each year,” says Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association director of activities and events. Activities include the Annual Meeting, educational sessions, social events and a 2011 Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show. “The Annual Meeting and Angus Education Center are great venues to learn the latest about the happenings of the Association and breed; and the socials and banquets throughout the event are a great way to network with Angus friends, both new and old alike,” Stannard says.

All shows begin at 8 a.m. in the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC) Freedom Hall. The junior heifer show will take place Sunday, Nov. 12; the ROV bulls will show Monday, Nov. 13; and all ROV females, including cow-calf pairs, will show Nov. 14. Chuck Brost, John McCurry and Montie Soules will judge the Super Point ROV Show. Entries are due by Oct. 1; www.livestockexpo.org; 502-5953166. The Annual Meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, in the KFEC South Wing C. Elected delegates from across the US and Canada will meet to conduct the business of the Association, including the election of officers and five new directors. The meeting is open to all members, to listen to fiscal year reports of the Association and entities . The Angus Awards Banquet social, will begin Monday evening at 6 p.m. in the Crowne Plaza, followed by a meal, starting at 7 p.m., featuring Certified Angus Beef ®. Honorary Angus Foundation inductees and the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Outstanding Leadership Award will be recognized during the dinner. In addition, the first recipients of the Century Awards, herds involved in the Angus business for 100 years, will be honored during the banquet. Visit the registration desk at the Crowne Plaza to purchase tickets to the event. The Crowne Plaza will serve as Angus headquarters for the Annual Meeting and all related events, but rooms there are reserved for delegates, alternates, and Association officers and directors. For a complete schedule of events , hotel block information and more visit www.angus.org.

Tag Store Offers Affordable ID

The fall sale season is right around the corner, and producers may need to start thinking about identification for their herds. The American Angus Association® Tag Store, www.customcattletags.com, offers affordable identification options to purchase high-quality, custom-printed cattle ear tags and other ID options, in less time. The interactive, online store offers Duflex® visual tags in numerous colors and sizes with free text on the front of the tag. Print logos, text on the back of the tag and/or on the tag stud for a small fee. Large visual tags cost just 99¢. “These unique, inexpensive tags will make identification and record keeping simple for you and your customers,” says Ginette Kurtz, AngusSource® program manager.

Farmers and ranchers can also build numerous tags with unique data with a spreadsheet template and step-by-step directions. The document can then upload as a CSV file online. To add value to feeder calves or replacement females, producers may be interested in the Association’s verification programs, AngusSource and Gateway. For more information on the programs or how to enroll, visit www.angus.org/angussource. The Tag Store exclusively offers Destron FearingTM products, including visual tags, e. Tags [radio frequency identification (RFID) tag], Combo e. Tags and “840” tags. Accessories available for purchase below retail price include applicators, readers, panel antennas, headgate kits, markers and knives. All tags are manufactured within three to five business days and shipped directly to the producer; flat rate shipping charges apply. To order custom tags today, visit www.customcattletags.com or call 816-383-5100 for more information.

Certified Angus Beef ® brand Posts record June

Although beef prices have been relatively high this spring and summer, many consumers and chefs are continuing to look for high-quality cuts. The Certified Angus Beef ® brand sold 70 million pounds in June, the highest volume month in the company’s 33-year history, 4.3% above the previous June and some 10 million pounds better than June 2009. This milestone, with three months to go, moves the company one step closer to a sixth consecutive fiscal year of sales gains. “The real reason for this record goes beyond sales to the dedication of our licensed partners,” says John Stika, company president. “They have committed to putting

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product in front of consumers even with high-priced beef, which further drives home the importance of quality in the price/value relationship. With strong cattle prices at the same time, pull-through demand is creating success at all levels.” The share of Angus-influenced cattle qualifying for the brand in June was 24.8%, nearly 4 percentage points higher than summer 2009. Sales gains came from foodservice, which has experienced significant recovery the past 12 to 18 months despite higher cattle and beef prices. Retail continues to carry the bulk of brand sales, with seasonally strong summer demand in full swing. The international division is setting a hot pace in rate of growth with a 17% increase over 2010 for the fiscal year to date. Founded in 1978 by Angus producers, this is the only brand owned by the American Angus Association® and its more than 30,000 rancher members. The Certified Angus Beef ® brand has 10 strict quality standards that make it a cut above USDA Prime, Choice and SelectFor more information, visit www.certifiedangusbeef.com, or look for the brand on Facebook and Twitter.

Angus Releases Genomic-enhanced Calving Ease EPD

The American Angus Association® and Angus Genetics Inc. ® (AGI) have again expanded their offering of genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (EPDs). Beginning today, the calving ease direct (CED) EPD joins AGI’s suite of genomic-enhanced selection tools generated using the Association’s extensive performance database and genomic results now provided by both the High Density 50K (HD 50K) platform from Pfizer Animal Genetics and the Igenity® Profile for Angus. The calving ease direct EPD helps cattlemen predict the average difference in ease with which a sire’s calves will be born when he is bred to first-calf heifers.

Expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births, a higher value indicates greater calving ease in first-calf heifers. “Now, the calving ease direct EPD utilizes DNA data submitted by breeders to provide even more accurate selection capabilities,” says Bill Bowman, AGI president and Association chief operating officer (COO). AGI offers genomic-enhanced EPDs for calving ease, carcass, growth (including birth, weaning and yearling weight EPDs; as well as milk) and residual average daily gain (RADG) traits incorporating genomic data from both Pfizer Animal Genetics and Igenity. A genomic-enhanced EPD for docility incorporating Igenity results is also available. “These and all other National Cattle Evaluation EPDs are released every Friday and provide Angus producers of any herd size with the most up-to-date information for their selection decisions,” says Sally Northcutt, Association director of genetic research.

Heifer Pregnancy EPDs Released

Whether you have 20 or 2,000 cows, success in the U.S. cattle business lies in your herd’s reproductive ability; however, those traits are among the most difficult to characterize from a genetic standpoint. But after years of collecting breeding records, the American Angus Association® has introduced a genetic selection tool to help Angus breeders and their customers better identify animals with desirable reproductive ability. The heifer pregnancy HP EPD will measure the chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant during a normal breeding season. “One of our research initiatives has been to characterize reproductive traits in the Angus breed.

Now, after much time in the research phase, we’ve developed a database that allows us to provide EPDs for the reproductive complex,” says Bill Bowman, American Angus Association chief operating officer (COO). The HP EPD isn’t a new concept. The Association began reporting heifer pregnancy research values in its biannual Sire Evaluation Report in 2007.Beginning July 8, the EPD appeared weekly alongside other maternal trait EPDs such as calving ease maternal (CEM), maternal milk (Milk), mature weight (MW), mature height (MH) and cow energy value ($EN). “Angus breeders and their customers continue to recognize the value of selection tools available through the Association,” says Sally Northcutt, Association director of genetic research. “The weekly heifer pregnancy evaluation will provide more real-time EPDs for improving the probability of successful heifer breedings in the herd.” Heifer pregnancy EPDs are developed using breeding records, pregnancy-check and calving data, as well as pedigree information. The unit of measure for the EPD is a percentage — a higher EPD is more favorable. “In this case, when comparing two sires on heifer pregnancy EPDs, a higher-EPD sire would be expected to have daughters with a greater probability or chance of becoming pregnant than a sire with the lower EPD,” Northcutt explains. Although reproductive traits are challenging to measure and tend to be more lowly heritable in comparison to growth and carcass traits, Northcutt says the Association is spearheading an aggressive push to expand the breeding database, with first-calf heifers as the initial target for selection tools.

The Lindell Angus “Fountain of Youth” Female Sale Saturday, October 1, 2011

at the farm near Leonardville, Kansas # JUNIOR HEIFER PROSPECTS # BRED HEIFERS # ET PREGNANCIES # EMBRYO PACKAGES

Please Call or Email for a Free Sale Book!

Michael and Sharon Lindell 9691 Sherman Road • Leonardville, KS 66449

Phone: (785) 293-5282 • Cell: (217) 320-2088 Email: lindellangus@yahoo.com For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers, TOM BURKE/KURT SCHAFF/JEREMY HAAG, RANCE LONG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone (816) 532-0811.

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KS Junior Angus Association Dear KJAA Members, I hope you have all had an enjoyable summer. I have always viewed summer as an opportunity to try something new and different. Without the rigid schedule of school, there is more time for other activities. This summer I tried something really new… I went to China.

This trip to China was by no means a relaxing vacation. The food was different, there was a ton of people, and I couldn’t understand the language. Needless to say I was out of my comfort zone. I was nervous and uncomfortable at times but overcoming these feelings made this trip incredibly rewarding. Along with knowledge of the Chinese people, country, and agriculture industry, I gained a new perspective and appreciation for the opportunities here in America. I also developed a confidence and trust in myself. Visiting China wasn’t what I expected or what I was used to but it was this difference that allowed me to learn so much.

From this story, I hope you realize two things. First, that international travel is an amazing opportunity. Second, that trying new things are not supposed to be easy but it is these situations that are the most rewarding.

So don’t be afraid to try something new. From traveling to different states, meeting new people, and competing in educational contests; the Kansas Jr. Angus Association and National Junior Angus Association provide members many opportunities try new things.

I look forward to serving you as President for the next year. Please contact me at jrpresident@kansasangus.org if you ever have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Photo correction: an incorrect photo was published in the July/ August 2011 Kansas Angus News.

To the left is the correct photo.

KJAA Preview Show pee wee showmanship winners. Eva Hinrichsen and Britt Bair.

Meghan Blythe

jrpresident@kansasangus.org

KJAA OFFICERS 2011- 2012

President: Meghan Blythe, White City President Elect: Hannah McCabe, Elk City Vice President: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City Treasurer: Esther McCabe, Elk City Secretary: Trent Blythe, White City Reporter: Evan Woodbury, Quenemo Historian: Lauren Herman, Kingman Membership Directors: Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie & Cody Thies, Leavenworth Past President: : Courtenay Dehoff, Tonganoxie

DIRECTORS

District 1: Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland District 2: Tyler Blythe, White City District 5: Grady Dickerson, Paradise District 6: Jennifer Hager, Hutchinson District 7: Miles Pearson, Scott City District 8: Quannah Gardiner, Ashland At-Large: Megan Green, Leavenworth, Anna Carpenter, Wamego At-Large: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa ADVISORS Jason & Wendy Flory…………………………….……(785))979-2923 Jerry & Tonya Theis………………….………………..(913)683-0775 Ken & Jackie Ottensmeier Anne Lampe…………..kansasangus@wbsnet.org (620)872-3915

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Clinton Laflin, Olsburg completed his two-year term as a director of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA ). During his tenure Clinton served as Communications Director. The NJAA board of directors develop and carry out programs and events to serve junior members and the Angus breed across the nation. The NJAA Board also makes recommendations for new programs and ideas to the Board of Directors of the American Angus Association, helps to develop leadership potential of the junior members, and promotes the Angus breed. Clinton is pictured with his father, Guy Laflin at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show in Harrisburg, PA.

Thank You KJAA Preview Show Sponsors 2011 Ashland Veterinary Bar S Ranch Cornerpost Cattle Co. Cross County Genetics Downey Ranch Dr. Dennis Huck, DVM- DVAR Dr. James & Elaine Rohleder Fink Beef Genetics Gardiner Angus Ranch Hillhouse Angus Kaiser Angus Lone Star Cattle Co. Mill Brae Ranch NU Life Market Ottensmeier Angus Pearson Angus Reno Angus Rosemayne Angus Sandhill Angus Sankeys 6N Ranch Triple 3 Bar S Angus Whitmer Ranch Wingert Family Dennis Rayl Family– Breakfast Host

By Anne Lampe

The Kansas Junior Angus Association rang up its 15th annual sweepstakes award at the “Let Freedom Ring” themed National Junior Angus Show (NJAS).

The Sweepstakes Contest was introduced at the 1992 NJAS in Columbus, Ohio.

The contest is designed to reward and encourage state junior association participation in the various contests, exhibition of cattle and the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest during the NJAS. Points are awarded based upon the placings of the individuals or teams in contests and on placings of cattle in the show. A few years ago, the sweepstakes competition was divided into two divisions based on the number of cattle exhibited from a state; over 30 head and less than 30 head. The KJAA has always competed in the over thirty head division.

Kansas juniors won their first sweepstakes award in 1997, three years before the oldest KJAA members at NJAS 2011 were eligible to compete and six years before the youngest ones were born. Don’t think those members take the legacy for granted. KJAA members spend countless hours studying for quiz bowl, practicing speeches, learning pedigree and production information for teams sales and preparing for cook-off each year in addition to working with their cattle with the goal of NJAS success.

1st place intermediate quiz bowl. Cody Theis, Leavenworth; Esther McCabe, Elk City; Chelsey Figge, Onaga; Megan Green, Leavenworth.

I have had the privilege working with the awesome, talented youth that make up the KJAA and hearing Kansas announced as the winner in each of the 15 sweepstakes wins. I am often asked, “What motivates Kansas juniors to participate in NJAS contests?” The answer is simple, they motivate each other, they have a strong will to compete and close friendships that bind them together as a team. In addition, there are knowledgeable advisors and parents willing to serve as coaches, leaders and mentors. Each team has an adult parent or volunteer that works with the team prior to and during NJAS. Several older juniors have written cook-off skits and developed team sales scripts and take pride and ownership in leading the KJAA to success.

I asked members of different ages to share their thoughts and NJAS experiences. Their statements exemplify the KJAA success story. Hannah McCabe, Elk City participated in her eleventh NJAS this year. Throughout her NJAS experience Hannah has participated in every team and individual competition the NJAS has to offer. Hannah, the winner of four prestigious Crystal Awards ( see page 11) said, “ The best part about being a member of the KJAA is the networking. I have made so many contacts, both juniors and adults.” She advises young juniors to get involved early, “ Start with one individual contest, like public speaking and one team contest like cook-off or quiz bowl to get the feel for competing by yourself and as part of a team.”

“Let Freedom Ring” National Junior Angus Show ‘11

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

2nd place junior team sales.

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Laura Carpenter, Wamego, Anna Carpenter, Wamego.

2nd place senior team sales. Lauren Herman, Kingman; Meghan Blythe White City; Hannah McCabe, Elk City.

Jennifer Hager, Stafford participated in cook-off, photography, posters, showed four head of cattle and represented Kansas in showmanship. Jennifer said, “The best part of being a KJAA member and participating in NJAS is that you meet so many great people and make lifelong friendships.” She continues, “ I love being part of a team, cook-off is definitely my favorite because you get to dress up in costumes, do a fun skit and prepare and eat wonderful Certified Angus Beef®.”

Kady Figge, Onaga participated in her first NJAS this year and was a member of a cook-off team and the junior quiz bowl team. Kady stated, “I started learning 2nd place senior quiz bowl. Lauren Herman, Kingman; Kenzie my parts for the cook-off early in the summer, for quiz bowl I studied with my Flory, Baldwin City; Meghan Blythe White City; Hannah McCabe, sister and frineds for weeks before the contest. I had a lot of facts and history to Elk City. learn.” Second year participant, Chelesy Figge, Onaga added, “The best part about NJAS is making friends and competing in the cook-off contest .” She also heifers and carcass steers. Esther said, “The KJAA is a strong organization enjoyed being part of the mentoring program. because of the countless opportunities members have. The KJAA is successful at NJAS because of the leaders we have. We have strong junior leaders, Cody Theis, Leaveworth exhibited in his ninth NJAS. Cody a quiz bowl vetren said, “My favorite contest is quiz bowl because its challenging and requires you advisors and adults that encourage participation. KJAA involvement encourages think independenty and still be part of a team.” Lauren Herman, Kigman shared, you to try new things; you never know what you like and how much fun and rewarding participating in a contest is until your try it. Participation builds “The KJAA is a strong organization because we have advisors and adluts that encourage us to be successful ; we have members who are willing to work hard confidence and self esteem.” and to help younger and new members.”

Some ask, “How long will the winning continue?” I submit whether or not the sweepstakes wins continue; our past, present and future Kansas juniors have Esther McCabe, Elk City participated in quiz bowl, cook-off, creative writing, speaking and represented Kansas as Miss Kansas Angus along with exhibiting won and will continue to win friendships, opportunities, confidence, life skills and a passion for the Angus industry that will enrich their lives and the lives of others for decades to come.

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McCurry Miss Wix 9081 won owned reserve senior champion female at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 10-16 in Harrisburg, Pa. Jackson Wingert, Ottawa owns the winning female.

AVF Sara 4719 won owned heifer class 38 .Cody Theis, Leavenworth.

Avf Blackcap 5670 won bred-and-owned reserve late heifer calf champion at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 10-16 in Harrisburg, Pa. Cody Theis, Leavenworth owns the winning heifer.

Burns Elba X105 won owned heifer AVF Mandan 6630 won b/o bull class class 11. Jennifer Hager, Stafford. 1. Cody Theis, Leavenworth.

Sandhill Queen R Penny 929 won b/o heifer class 5. Jennifer Hager, Stafford.

Kansas Juniors Awarded $49,100 in Scholarships

▲These outstanding showmen won top fifteen finalists at the 2011 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest. Hannah McCabe, Elk City was among the top 15. ◄Jennifer Hager, Stafford, left, and Hannah McCabe, Elk City, right, represented Kansas at the 2011 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS).

Forty-eight youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 45th annual event.

Kansas juniors won reserve champion state carcass group in the Carcass Steer Contest at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show Pictured from left are Curtis Long, sponsor: and Esther McCabe, Hannah McCabe, and Christiane Wimbish, all of Elk City owners of the winning entries. Esther also was the owner of the 10th place carcass steer.

Photos by American Angus Association

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Hard work and dedication to Angus cattle and activities have paid off in a big way to members of the Kansas Junior Angus Association. KJAA members were presented scholarship awards totaling over $49, 000 during the 2011 National Junior Angus Show in Harrisburg, PA. Each year the American Angus Auxiliary and the Angus Foundation award scholarships to outstanding junior Angus members from across the United States. Since 1998, scholarships administered by the Angus Foundation have totaled more than $1.3 million dollars. To learn more about junior Angus scholarship opportunities visit www.angusauxilary.com and www.angusfoundation.org.

Miles Pearson -4th Place American Angus Auxiliary Scholarship—$1100 Cole Gardiner- $3000 Angus Foundation Ransom Gardiner- $3000 Angus Foundation Miles Pearson- $3000 Angus Foundation Allison Blythe- $1000 Angus Foundation Jacinda Dickinson- $1000 Angus Foundation Hannah McCabe- $5000 Angus Foundation Talon Youth Scholarship (renewable annually if qualifications met) Tanner Rayl- $5000 Angus Foundation Talon Youth Scholarship (renewable annually if qualifications met) Meghan Blythe—CAB/NJAA Scholarship $1000 Meghan Blythe– Angus Foundation Iowa Jr Angus Endowment Scholarship $500 Jacinda Dickinson– Angus Foundation Kansas Angus Association Endowment Scholarship $500 Clinton Laflin– Angus Foundation Rising Star Scholarship$25,000

These 12 individuals will serve as the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors for the coming year, Officers seated front row from left are Clay Williams, Bishop, Ga., chairman; Austin Brandt, Corning, Iowa , vice chairman; Alisha Nord, Wolverton, Minn., communications director; Lindsey Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio, Foundation director; Garrett Knebel, Winamac, Ind., leadership director; and Shane Clary, Brodnax, Va., membership director. Directors standing back row from left are Sally Yon, Ridge Spring, S.C.; Meghan Blythe, White City; JanLee Rowlett, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.; Jennifer Ewing, Rushville, Ill.; Kelli Retallick, Glen Haven, Wis.; and Megan Ahearn, Wills Point, Texas. ◄Winners of the Janet Castle Crystal Award The awards are presented by the American Angus Auxiliary to the top boy and top girl in contest performance. Pictured from left are Hannah McCabe, Elk City top girl; Will Pohlmann, Prairie Grove, Ark. and Chris Kahlenbeck, Union, Mo., tied for top boy; and Cathy Watkins, presenter.

First showmanship & third place overall in the senior steak division of the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off Pictured from left are Hannah McCabe, Elk City; Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City; Meghan Blythe, White City; and Lauren Herman, Kingman. They prepared "CAB® Steak Pitas" and tied with Louisiana for first place in the showmanship category. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsored this event.

Winning first place in the recipe category and third overall in ► intermediate other beef division was this Kansas team consisting of Megan Green, Leavenworth; Christiane Wimbish, Elk City; Esther McCabe, Elk City and Chelsey Figge, Onaga. Their winning recipe was “CAB Noodle Toss.”

Individual Contest Winners

Hannah McCabe, Elk City.

1st-Creative Writing.

1st– Public Speaking.

3rd Extemporaneous Speaking. 2nd Career Development Interview; 3rd Résumé.

Esther McCabe, Elk City.

1st– Extemporaneous Speaking.

1st– Public Speaking.

Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

2nd– Extemporaneous Speaking.

Cale Christiane Wimbish, Elk City.

Hinrichsen, 1st—Extemporaneous Westmoreland. Speaking.

1st– Extemporaneous speaking.

Overall Photography Champion—Grady Dickerson , Paradise.

1st junior– Angus Cattle.

Kansas juniors won second place overall in the junior other beef division of the All-American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off Pictured from left are Eva Hinrichsen, Westmoreland; Kady Figge, Onaga; Sarah Pelton, Paradise; Caleb Flory, Baldwin City; and Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland.

Jackson Wingert, Ottawa. 2nd– Extemporaneous Speaking. ▲Caleb Flory, Baldwin City. 1st Breed Promo Poster, 1st Overall Junior. ►Kady Figge, Onaga 3rd Photography, Angus Cattle. See Kady’s photo on the cover of this issue.

This Kansas team placed third place in the intermediate steak division. Tyler Blythe, White City; Jennifer Hager, Stafford; Anna Carpenter, Wamego; Tyler Ottensmeier, McLouth and Eric Blythe, White City.

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PRIVATE TREATY SALE Due to the dry summer conditions we are going to be selling our show heifer & steer prospects at private treaty. We have cancelled our annual fall sale this year.

We invite everyone to stop by and look at some of what we think are the best set of prospects we have raised yet! Our goal is to help you get to the backdrop, and this set of prospects can get you there!

Please call, text or email to set up an appointment Chris, 620.343.0456 • sankeys6nranch@yahoo.com

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Kansas Angus Auxiliary

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Varee McCabe

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President Kansas Angus Auxiliary

ACTION: Prostaglandin Analogue for Cattle

ACTION: causes functional and morphological regression of the corpus luteum (luteolysis) in cattle.

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2. Double prior to treatment, cattle should be (pyometra, examined and EstrumateÂŽ (cloprostenol sodium) is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue structurally related results innonpregnant estrusEstrumate 2 to 5 days injections: after treatment.

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A controlled breeding program should be selected which is appropriate for the existing circumstances luteum usually results in estrus 2 to 5 days after treatment. In animals with prolonged luteal RECOMMENDED USES: controlled breeding program recommended should be completed by either: andAny management practices. function (pyometra, mummified fetus, and luteal cysts), the induced luteolysis usually • observing animals (especially during the third week after injection) and inseminating or Unobserved or nondetected estrus Before a controlled breeding program is planned, the producer’s objectives must be examined and results in resolution of the condition and return to cyclicity. Pregnant animals may abort hand mating any to estrus, Cows which are not detected inanimals estrus,returning although ovarian cyclicity continues, can be treatdepending on the stage of gestation. he must or be made aware of the projected results and limitations. The producer and his consulting ed with Estrumate if ashould mature luteum ishistory, present.

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New Location for American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast Great food, wonderful fellowship, fantastic entertainment – all in a new, more convenient location! The American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Angus Association and the North American International Livestock Exposition has moved to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. The new location will be closer to the show ring and will allow those who want to watch the show or have juniors showing the convenience of should be inseminated at the usual time following detection of estrus. If estrous detection successful controlled breeding program: not desirable or possible, treated animals may be twiceTIPVME at about 72 and t DPXT BOE IFJGFST NVTU CF OPSNBM OPOQSFHOBOU BOE inseminated DZDMJOH SFDUBM QBMQBUJPO being at the expo center. The Breakfast will held on Sunday November 13,2011is96at hours postinjection. be performed); t DBUUMF NVTU CF JO B ÜU BOE UISJGUZ CSFFEJOH DPOEJUJPO BOE PO BO BEFRVBUF PS JODSFBTJOH QMBOF Pyometra or Chronic Endometritis 8:00 am. All Angus enthusiasts are invited to attend the popular Auxiliary Breakfast. of nutrition; Damage to the reproductive tract at calving or postpartum retention of the placenta often t QSPQFS QSPHSBN QMBOOJOH BOE SFDPSE LFFQJOH BSF FTTFOUJBM leads to infection and inflammation of the uterus (endometritis). Under certain circumt JG BSUJÜDJBM JOTFNJOBUJPO JT VTFE JU NVTU CF QFSGPSNFE CZ DPNQFUFOU JOTFNJOBUPST VTJOH Tickets are $22 per person and can be purchased in advance or can be purchased stances, this may progress into chronic endometritis with the uterus becoming distended high-quality semen. with purulent Itmatter.

This condition, commonly referred to as pyometra, is characterized is important to understand that Estrumate is effective only in animals with a mature corpus luteum in Louisville at the Angus registration desk located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. With by a lack of cyclical estrous behavior ofmust a persistent corpus luteum. (ovulation must have occurred at least and 5 days the prior topresence treatment). This be considered when of luteolysis with Estrumate usually results in evacuation of the uterus and a breeding is intended following a single Estrumate injection. only a limited number of tickets available, it is strongly advised that you purchaseInduction or to normal return cyclical activity within 14 days after treatment. After 14 days posttreatAND TOXICITY: recoverySAFETY rate of treated animals will not be different than that of untreated cattle. reserve your tickets in advance. Email purchase or reservations requests to the ment, At 50 and 100 times the recommended dose, mild side effects may be detected in some cattle. These Mummified Fetus JODMVEF JODSFBTFE VOFBTJOFTT TMJHIU GSPUIJOH BOE NJML MFU EPXO Death of the conceptus during gestation may be followed by its degeneration and dehyAuxiliary Program & Hospitality Chairman Michelle Rieff at michellerieff@aol.comdration. or Induction of luteolysis with Estrumate usually results in expulsion of the mummiCONTRAINDICATIONS: fied fetus fromEstrumate the uterus.

(Manual assistance mayanimal be necessary to toremove the fetus from should not be administered to a pregnant whose calf is not be aborted. call Michelle at 479.936.1685 the vagina). Normal cyclical activity usually follows.

Estrumate can be utilized to manipulate the estrous cycle to better fit certain management practices, to terminate pregnancies resulting from mismatings, and to treat certain conditions associated with prolonged luteal function.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROLLED BREEDING PROGRAMS: A variety of programs can be designed to best meet the needs of individual management systems. A controlled breeding program should be selected which is appropriate for the existing circumstances and management practices.

Before a controlled breeding program is planned, the producer's objectives must be examined and he must be made aware of the projected results and limitations. The producer and his consulting veterinarian should review the operation’s breeding history, herd health, and nutritional status and agree that a controlled breeding program is practical in the producer's specific situation. For any successful controlled breeding program: • cows and heifers must be normal, nonpregnant, and cycling (rectal palpation should be performed); • cattle must be in a fit and thrifty breeding condition and on an adequate or increasing plane of nutrition; • proper program planning and record keeping are essential; • if artificial insemination is used, it must be performed by competent inseminators using high-quality semen.

It is important to understand that Estrumate is effective only in animals with a mature corpus luteum (ovulation must have occurred at least 5 days prior to treatment). This must be considered when breeding is intended following a single Estrumate injection.

RECOMMENDED USES: Unobserved or nondetected estrus Cows which are not detected in estrus, although ovarian cyclicity continues, can be treated with Estrumate if a mature corpus luteum is present. Estrus is expected to occur 2 to 5 days following injection, at which time animals may be inseminated. Treated cattle should be inseminated at the usual time following detection of estrus. If estrous detection is not desirable or possible, treated animals may be inseminated twice at about 72 and 96 hours postinjection.

Pyometra or Chronic Endometritis Damage to the reproductive tract at calving or postpartum retention of the placenta often leads to infection and inflammation of the uterus (endometritis). Under certain circumstances, this may progress into chronic endometritis with the uterus becoming distended with purulent matter. This condition, commonly referred to as pyometra, is characterized by a lack of cyclical estrous behavior and the presence of a persistent corpus luteum.

Induction of luteolysis with Estrumate usually results in evacuation of the uterus and a return to normal cyclical activity within 14 days after treatment. After 14 days posttreatment, recovery rate of treated animals will not be different than that of untreated cattle.

SAFETY AND TOXICITY: PRECAUTIONS: Mummified Fetus Luteal Cysts There At 50 and 100 recommended dose, mildregimen side effects may occurs be detected in some is no effect ontimes fertility the following the single or double dosage when breeding at Death of the conceptus during gestation may be followed by its degeneration and dehycattle.

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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: ination (ie, the insemination at or near 96 hours).

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21-day cycle.

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Prior to treatment, cattle should be examined rectally 3.1.Store at controlled room temperature 59°-86° F. (15°-30° c). and found to be anatomically norPrior to treatment, cattle should be examined rectally and found to be anatomically norProtect from light. mal, be nonpregnant, and have a mature corpus luteum. If these criteria are met, mal,estrus be nonpregnant, and have a mature corpus luteum. If these criteria are met, estrus 2. Store in container. is expected to occur 2 to 5 days following injection, at which time animals may be is expected to occur 2 to 5 days following injection, at which time animals may be 3.

Store at controlled room temperature 59°-86° F. (15°-30° C).

HOW SUPPLIED: inseminated. Treated cattle should be inseminated at the usual time following detection of inseminated.20mL Treated cattle should andSUPPLIED: 100mL multidose vials be inseminated at the usual time following detection of estrus. If estrous detection is not desirable or possible, treated animals may be insemiHOW estrus. If estrous is not desirable or possible, treated animals may be inseminated either once at about 72 hours or twice at about 72 and 96 hours postinjection.

20mL detection and 100mL multidose vials nated once at about 72 hours or twice at about 72 and 96 hours postinjection.

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American Angus Auxiliary Recognizes Junior Achievements

Apply Now for Certificate of Achievement The American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement awards are issued to qualifying juniors for outstanding achievements at National, State and District levels. The Certificate of Achievement is issued only for outstanding achievements at national, state and district (tri-county) levels. County-level achievements are not eligible. In a given year, a qualifying junior Angus member will receive one certificate, in recognition of their achievement record as reported during the year (from October 1st of the previous year to September 30th of the current year). Achievements that qualify: Champion or reserve champion bull, heifer, steer or cow-calf pair; division champion or reserve division champion bull, heifer, steer or cow-calf pair; awards in showmanship, judging, carcass classes, scholarship competitions, royalty competitions and all National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) recognized competitions, including those held at the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Gold, Silver and Bronze awards also qualify, as do leadership roles or positions that were held during that time. 2011 applications are due November 1. For more information and to download an application go to http:// www.angusauxiliary.com/awards/index.html.

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Show ring purple — Kansas at the Backdrop Bando Royal Lady won grand champion bred-andowned cow-calf pair at the 2011 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Junior Show, June 18 in Louisville, Ky. Jessica Taliaferro, Effingham, Kan., owns the December 2007 daughter of H S A F Bando 1961. A January 2011 bull calf sired by S A V Pioneer 7301 completes the winning duo. Quintin Smith, Lebanon, Tenn., evaluated the 119 entries.

Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association.

T Bar T Royal Lady 230W won reserve late senior heifer calf champion at the 2011 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Junior Show, June 18 in Louisville, Ky. Jessica Taliaferro, Effingham, Kan., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association.

Taf Royal Pioneer 1127 won bred-and-owned junior bull calf champion at the 2011 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Junior Show, June 18 in Louisville, Ky. Jessica Taliaferro, Effingham, Kan., owns the winning bull. Photo by Chuck Grove, American Angus Association.

McCabe PVF Providence 0020 won reserve junior champion bull at the 2011 Ozark Empire Fair Angus Show, July 30 in Springfield, Mo. Pitts Angus Farm, Hermitage, Mo.; Prairie View Farm, Gridley, Ill.; and McCabe Genetics, Elk City, Kan., own the winning bull. Photo by Wes Tiemann, American Angus Association.

Garrett Lampe, Tremont, IL was presented the Herdsman of the Year Award 2011 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Show, June 19 in Louisville, Ky. Garrett is the manger of Top Line Farm, Tremont, IL.; and co-owner of Triple 3 Bar S Angus, Scott City, Kan. Photo by Angus Topics.

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IGENITY® Profile Helps Producers Make Critical Ranch Decisions

In today’s economy, between the rising costs of feed, fuel and land, and trying to sell cattle in a highly competitive market, cattle producers are investing in DNA technology to not only get a leg up on Dr. Kevin their competition, but to assist in making critical ranch management DeHaan decisions. “Through the use of DNA technology, such as the comprehensive IGENITY® profile, producers are taking advantage of an opportunity to accelerate the genetic progress of their herd,” explains Dr. Kevin DeHaan, technical services director for IGENITY, a division of Merial. “Not only are these producers making their herds more efficient, they are utilizing the inside information gained through an IGENITY profile to assist in making important selection, breeding and marketing decisions that will also help to increase their bottom line.”

Three years ago, herdsman Matt Burbank turned to the comprehensive IGENITY profile to assist in selection and marketing decisions for a purebred cow/calf operation in Missouri. “We profile all of our heifers each year,” says Burbank. “The IGENITY profile is a better way to pick which heifers to keep back. We use it as a sorting tool alongside EPDs.” Developing a replacement heifer requires a substantial financial investment by the producer, explains Dr. DeHaan. Not only will that heifer remain in the herd for years to come, but she will also help to define the genetic direction and profitability of the entire herd. “It is critical to identify replacement females that are superior,” says Dr. DeHaan. “By using the IGENITY profile to help select replacement heifers, Angus producers can help to ensure they are pointing their herd in the right direction to make faster genetic progress and return dollars to their pockets.” Burbank says one of the traits he is most interested in is tenderness when making sorting and marketing decisions. “The trends right now are directed toward tenderness and improving the meat quality of the nation’s beef herd,” he says. “We’re committed to producing a quality product that will perform well through every stage of beef production – knowing the ultimate goal is a pleasant eating experience for the customer.”

For Ronnie Rogers, a fellow Missouri rancher, a favorable eating experience was

exactly why he began focusing on breeding tenderness into his cattle. “It was an accident, really,” says Rogers. “We had a hurt animal that came from a female with a high IGENITY score for tenderness. Those were the best steaks and roasts I’ve had in the past 35 years.”

Since then, Rogers has become what he calls “carcass conscious;” he’s been using the IGENITY profile to make selection and marketing decisions in his herd for the past six years. “You need to have something to diversify your herd from the competition, and carcass scores, such as tenderness, are desirable traits to select for. We watch the tenderness score and are mindful of it all the time,” he says. “It’s all about producing a quality product for the consumer.”

Dr. DeHaan echoes the sentiment. “There have been a lot of consumer studies that indicate that if people are going to have a bad eating experience it is because of tenderness, or the lack thereof,” he says. “With the comprehensive IGENITY profile, producers may select for carcass traits, for example, balanced with a combination of maternal or growth traits to produce a very efficient herd. The IGENITY profile allows producers to develop a customized program based on their individual ranch goals. Regardless of herd size, IGENITY has a product for every type of producer.”

“Times have changed,” says Burbank. “Producers need to look to the future. If you’re not using DNA technology in your herd, you’re going to be left behind.”

To get started, producers can order sample collection kits by contacting their IGENITY sales representative, call 1-877-443-6489 or visit www.igenity.com/beef.

Results will be returned to producers several weeks after samples are received.

Sample collection can be done at any time or age; however, collecting samples when animals are already being processed may be the most convenient. Planning ahead will ensure the information will be available in time to make selection decisions and provide results at production sales.

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9/15/2011 Open Angus Show, Ks State Fair & KAA Board meeting ,Hutchinson 9/23/2011 Eby Ranch & Guest Sale, Emporia Gardiner Angus Ranch Bull Sale & Profit Proven Commercial Female Sale, 9/26/2011 Ashland 10/1/2011 Lindell Angus Female Sale, Leonardville 10/1/2011 Proven Brand of Ks Female Sale @ McCurry Bros., Sedgwick 10/16/2011 McCurry Angus Ranch Sale, Burrton 10/25/2011 C Bar Ranch & Hidden Valley Female Sale, Brownell 10/26/2011 Fink Beef Genetics Bull Sale , Randolph 11/4/2011 Downey Ranch, Inc, Wamego 11/5/2011 R & L Angus Female Sale, Westmoreland 11/12-15 American Angus Assn Annual Meeting, Louisville, KY 11/13/2011 SF Farms Angus Sale, Princeton 11/19/2011 Dalebanks Angus Bull Sale, Eureka 11/20/2011 Hedgewood Prairie Angus & Friends Production Sale, Enterprise 12/3/2011 KAA sponsored 20th Annual Commercial Angus Female Sale, Pratt KAA members and KAN advertisers may list their sale or Angus event on this calendar free of charge. It is the responsibility of the member to submit sale date annually. Send calendar corrections or updates to kansasangus@wbsnet.org, 620-872-3915 FAX

NJAA Members Learn to LEAD

Juniors attend the annual LEAD conference in Saint Louis, Mo The 2011 Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference, themed “Meat Me in St. Louie,” Aug. 4-7 in Saint Louis, Mo., brought together 144 Angus juniors from 33 states and Canada. The leadership conference, sponsored by the Angus Foundation is designed for youth, ages 14-21, to participate in team-building and leadership activities organized by the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) Board. “Each year at the LEAD conference, it amazes me to watch these kids grow into young adults, and this year was no exception,” says Robin Ruff, American Angus Association® director of junior activities. “The juniors developed teamwork and leadership skills in Saint Louis that they will use for the rest of their lives.” The junior Board, elected at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), taught LEAD participants how to get involved in the beef industry and meet new people. Other skill-building workshops, provided by the junior Board and officers, included: Angus Jeopardy, an Angus-themed trivia game; Are You Hired or Fired, resume building and thank you writing; Defend It and End It, a video commercial defending the beef industry; and Are You More Than a Showman, industry questions themed after the Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader television series.

Participants heard from professional speaker and best-selling author Justin Lookadoo, McKinney, Texas. Lookadoo created a human twister game for juniors to use teamwork skills. Agricultural speaker and host of “Cattlemen to Cattlemen,” Kevin Ochsner challenged juniors to model their lives like an auction — to raise their hands and make decisions. Team-building facilitator Crystal Warnock, asked participants why it is important for the American Angus Association® and the beef industry to use teamwork. Juniors then solved this question with a brainstorming session and built a squeeze shoot in teams. The conference also included extensive tours of the Purina Research Farm and Sydenstricker Genetics. While at Purina juniors saw different research facilities and products while learning about future careers and possibilities in the agriculture industry. Sydenstricker Genetics hosted LEAD participants at their John Deere headquarters and farm. The tour included a chuck wagon wheel meal and entertainment by cowboy poet Del Shields. Certified Angus Beef LLC assistant vice president Mark McCully also addressed the group, discussing how to become a better advocate for agriculture and the beef industry. Other interactive, behind-the-scenes tours included the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Cardinals-Busch Stadium and the City Museum.

These Kansas juniors attended: Meghan Blythe, White City; Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie; Clinton Laflin, Olsburg; Justin Nelson, Widom; Tucker Rayl, Hutchinson; Evan Woodbury, Quenemo.

Our Angus Family Eric and Ashley Bohl are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee Jo. She was welcomed home by her big brother, Rett. Rylee was born July 14, 2011 at 8:14 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are David and Diane Breiner, Alma and Wayne and JoAnn Bohl, Ellsworth. Great-Grandparent is Wanita Kruse, Lorraine.

Kennan Alan Breiner, the son of Clay and Kendra Breiner was born May 11, 2011 at 9:25pm. Kennan weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Dave and Diane Breiner, Alma; Sue Rock, Wamego; and Ken Rock of Versailles, Kentucky.

Avery Elizabeth was welcomed on June 10, 2011 to proud parents Tyson and Emily (McCurry) Mullen, Lakin. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Andy and Mary McCurry, McCurry Angus Ranch, Burrton.

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