Midwest Herdsman

Staff

Jayde Reilly

Owner/ Graphic Designer

Cuba City,

upcoming events

Vyvyan Cattle co hosted by sc Online sales

Bernard Show Cattle hosted by sale day

Moore shorthorns hosted by AMS online sales 09.17.24

Genetic Reflections Open house weekend 09.21.24 - 09.22.24

Wedig Cattle

Hosted by Steerbidder 09.22.24

Weigel’s Steer Pit

Hosted by Sc Online Sales

Tibbits Livestock

Legacy unlimited sale hosted by sc online sales 10.19.24

boo bash Show in Jefferson Co, WI 10.25.24

Marda Angus Farm

Live sale in Lodi, WI

carrousel farms

Hosted by sc online sales Steers 09.22.24 & Heifers 09.23.24

Handsacker Cattle

Hosted by sc online sales Steers 09.22.24 & heifers 10.13.24

World Beef Expo west Allis, wi 09.21.24 - 09.23.24

Badger Select Sale

live sale in darlington, wi 10.06.24

Out of the northwoods sale

Hosted

bernard show cattle live sale in grand ridge, IL 10.10.23 11.16.24

wernacres farms hosted by sc online sales 10.13.24

Badger brawl Show in madison, WI

WBIA Bull Sale

Live sale in Platteville, wi 04.05.25

Sandrock Ranch Herefords

Live sale in benton, wi 04.13.25

Meister’s Forest Products various options available now

Schmitt show cattle calves available private treaty

Final Drive Group see ad for sale details

Interglobe sire service services available now

Hueber feed feed & supplements available

s&r Angus

Private treaty sale

leachman Cattle

Sales held all fall

Heartland Chiropractic

Services now available

Hockerman Farms

semen & seedstock available

SVS REPRO

NOW BOOKING 2025 BREEDING SEASON

ADCOCK LAND & LIVESTOCK

PRIVATE TREATY SALE

Brodie Abney Photography

Now booking 2025 clients

midwest herdsman

From the editor:

The five year anniversary of my ownership of Midwest Herdsman has come and gone and with it have come some major business milestones. And for that - I am forever grateful.

I am so thankful for this business and the clients who have become dear friends along the way. Some have recently found Midwest Herdsman and have jumped in with your whole heart - I am so glad you are here. Others have been a Midwest Herdsman supporter dating back to the inception of the business with Sue Finley - your loyalty does not go unnoticed.

As people in agriculture, we are conditioned to doing the hard thing - because that is just what has to be done. But that perseverance is what sets us apart from the rest of the population. When times get tough - through literal blood, sweat and tears - we see it to the other side.

This year was all about a nose to the grindstone mentality for both myself and my clients. While mostly successful, I can proudly say I have become a professional pivoter. If the last six years have taught me anything, it is that plan A is rarely the final route, but plan B can be just as beautiful.

Don’t be afraid of the hard thing - it might be the most important thing you do.

Jayde Reilly

5th

Champion Charolais Steer

Charolais Steer

Shown by Amber Lee

Shown by Tenley Loving

Champion Shorthorn Steer Georgia National Junior Livestock Show

Shown by Jacob Sheriff

carrosel farms

Shown by Macy Jacobson

Grand Champion Steer Ring A 4th overall Steer Ring B Showdown on the Plains

Grand Champion Prospect Steer Cheyenne Livestock Expo

Shown by Jake King

Reserve Chi Steer Rings 1 & 2 Boo Bash

Shown by Aubrey Gahns

4th Overall Steer Ring A Reserve Grand Steer Ring B Boo Bash

Shown by the Martin Family

Shown by Zoie Donovan

Champion Simmental Rings A & B

Royal Rumble

Shown by Zoie Donovan

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1 AUSTIN SHOW CATTLE

RON, MICHELLE, CADE, AND CHANCE AUSTIN

4617 North County Rd KK • Milton, WI 53563

Ron: 608-208-4009 // Cade: 608-449-8310 // Chance: 608-449-8330

Cattle available by private treat any time. Facebook and Instagram @AustinShowCattle

2 CRISP SHOW STEERS

MIKE CRISP

1315 172nd Ave • Union Grove, WI 53182

262-206-6193

Cattle priced and available September - December Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat

3 RYAN GOEHRING

Random Lake, WI 262-689-5934

Cattle Priced all Fall

HENSCHLER CATTLE COMPANY

8701 S Butterfly Rd • Beloit, WI 53511

Jack: 608-289-0863 // Jase: 608-931-3788

September Steerbidder Sale

5 HUISHEERE FAMILY CATTLE

DAN & KRIS | LUKE & TAYTON

4902 S Emerald Grove Rd • Janesville, WI 53546

Dan: 608-295-5676 // Luke: 608-295-4910

Find us on Facebook @ Huisheere Family Cattle

6 KEGLEY FARMS

W891 Honey Creek Rd • Burlington, WI 53105

Kurt: 414-254-2379

23rd Annual Club Calf Sale Oct 20 - SC Online Sales

LEE SHOW CATTLE

13349 Crowley Rd • Durand, IL 61024

Scott: 815-298-8811 // Mark: 815-262-9271

Tyler: 815-985-8328

LONDON BROTHERS CATTLE

7311 East County Rd X • Clinton, WI 53525

Travis: 608-207-0394

londonbrotherscattle@gmail.com

MYERS LIVESTOCK SOLUTIONS

555 312th Ave • Burlington, WI 53105

Lorin: 262-859-2171 // Cody: 262-902-1372

Sale Oct 6 - SC Online Sales

DEPIES CATTLE CO

GARRET & ABBY DEPIES

N 1240 Cranberry Rd • Adell, WI 53001 262-689-9675

Find us on Facebook @Depies Cattle Co.

RUNKEL CATTLE CO

3409 328th Ave • Burlington, WI 53105

262-206-3565

Cattle available for sale all Fall

Open House October 11th in Lone Rock, WI

Sale October 13 - SC Online Sales

SCHMITT SHOW CATTLE

21807 Bennett Rd • Union Grove, WI 53182

Jarod Schmitt 262-492-1131

Facebook @ Schmitt Show Cattle

TRIPLE P FARM HP SHOW CATTLE

30626 Hwy JJ • Lone Rock, WI 53556

Holly: 608-347-2342

Cattle available for sale all Fall Open House October 11 at the farm

Sale October 13 - SC Online Sales

WILKS SHOW STEERS

5103 152nd Ave • Kenosha, WI 53144

Don: 262-939-5420 // Kevin: 262-939-0972

Sale September 22 - SC Online Sales

Facebook @Wilks Show Steers

WISNEFSKI CATTLE

2840 100th Ave • Kenosha, WI 53144

David: 262-818-7452

Sale Oct 6 - SC Online Sales

MEDICINE CABINET what is in your ?

There are many moving parts when it comes to owning and operating a farm – and many areas that need your attention.

A lot of emphasis is placed on managing animals and employees; however, it is important to not overlook a small area that likely holds thousands of dollars: the medicine cabinet. Although everyone may organize a little differently, following a few simple practices may help you find exactly what you’re looking for, right where you left it, every time.

READ THE LABEL

It may seem simple, but reading the label on your medicine bottles is extremely important. This allows you to know where to store it, at what temperature, if it is light-sensitive and more. Treatments can become ineffective if they are not properly stored; therefore, it is important to be aware of the instructions on the label. To successfully adhere to various label instructions, it is important that the medicine cabinet is at a controlled temperature (especially during changing seasons), has a properly working refrigerator and a dark place to store medicines if needed. Additionally, be sure to pay close attention to expiration dates, withhold periods and dosages.

FOLLOW THE PROTOCOL

A copy of treatment protocols should be kept in the medicine cabinet. These protocols should be developed by owner, herdsman and the veterinarian, and followed by those responsible for treating livestock. These protocols should be followed by all who work on the farm, especially anyone administering treatments. Be sure protocols include proper dosages, withhold periods and any treatment identification.

In addition to following protocols, it is also important employees are recording all treatments that are being administered. Whether you use a computerized herd system or keep records in a three-ring binder or notebook, all treatments should be recorded, along with the symptoms that led to the treatment and the date, time of day and name of the person who administered the treatment. This will allow you to keep better track of your medicine room inventory, find cows that have been treated and know who was administering the treatments.

ORGANIZE, THEN DO IT AGAIN

In your own home, nothing ever seems to be where you left it. Do not let this become the case with your medicine cabinet. An incorrect treatment can send an animal down the wrong path. Instead, organize your shelves into a simple, easy-tounderstand system. Take it another step and break down your medicines into categories such as hormones, antibiotics, vaccines, fluids, etc.

Although you may remove medicines from their temperature-controlled storage for use, remember to put them back where they belong; the dashboard of the farm truck is not an appropriate place to store any type of drug. Refrain from using any medicines that have accidentally been left out of their proper storage temperature for an extended period, as they may have become ineffective. Additionally, modified vaccines, such as ones that require mixing, should be monitored closely and disposed of if they are not being used. If in doubt, throw it out.

REDUCE CLUTTER

Your medicine cabinet at home might be full of things you use once a year, outdated prescriptions and old bandages that are worn out or no longer stick. Does the same go for your medicine cabinet on the farm? It is important to remember that your medicine cabinet doesn’t only consist of treatments but also the tools to administer. When you’re looking at expiration dates, get rid of anything that is expired. Did you find a medication you no longer use in your treatments? Toss it. This can prevent confusion or improper use of a medication. Ensure that bolus guns still trigger correctly, gel capsules haven’t disintegrated, and there aren’t used syringes lying around.

CREATE AN INVENTORY SYSTEM

Check on your medicine cabinet at least once per season, making sure everything is in order. Perhaps your inventory is off, or a bottle just isn’t quite the color it should be. Catch these issues before you have thrown hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars down the drain. Additionally, keep track of equipment and disposables, anything you use to administer or treat daily; make sure there is enough to last until the next delivery. Have one person designated to take inventory in the medicine cabinet. This will alleviate confusion and prevent ordering too much or too little of products.

While you are taking inventory of your medicines and treatments, remember to take inventory of secondary products in your medicine cabinet. Don’t let your stock of needles run low, as employees may begin to administer different treatments, to different cows, through the same needles. Additionally, ensure you have ample syringes, wraps, gauzes and anything else you may use on the animals to work with your treatments.

DISPOSE RESPONSIBILY

In some cases, it may be beneficial to send old or unused medicines with your veterinarian for proper disposal. Never flush or dump unused medicines down the drain, as it may impact the water on or around your farm, especially in large quantities. If throwing medicines in the trash, make sure they are sealed and cannot be broken or tampered with.

Taking these steps to ensure your medicine cabinet is organized and efficient will be beneficial in several areas. You can save money, time and avoid the misuse of treatments all by responsibly managing the medicine cabinet on your farm. Whether you are storing medicines for 50 animals or 5,000 animals, it is important to keep your medicine cabinet clean, organized, up-to-date and easy to navigate.

Wildcat LMAY Mardi Gras

Calf Champion 2023 World Beef Expo

Supreme Champion bull 2023 winter farm show

Res. Champion Angus Heifer 2024 Black hills Stock Show

CATTLE

FALL SALE SCHEDULE

TOPLINE CALIFORNIA SALE

October 5, 2024

Aromas, CA

OZARK FALL BULL SALE

October 12, 2024

Ozark, AR

CALIFORNIA STABILIZER SALE

October 26, 2024

Dinuba, CA

FALL HARVEST SALE

November 9, 2024

Fort Collins, CO

PANHANDLE STABILIZER SALE

November 16, 2024

Gering, NE

HIGH ALTITUDE SALE

December 7, 2024

Loma, CO

CENTRAL PLAINS STABILIZER SALE

December 14, 2024

Alma, NE

TEXAS STABILIZER SALE

December 19, 2024

San Saba, TX

leachman

We are excited to announce the addition of ClariFly®* to the following swine products!

As a feed additive, ClariFly®* Larvicide is incorporated into an animal’s feed to stop flies in their larval stage. Adding this medication to the feed ration helps to reduce disease carrying fly populations on an operation.

is being added to the below complete feeds:

22097PLVD4 – ShowTec Prestarter w/DF

24320PLVE4 – ShowTec Burst Starter w/DF

21256PLVE4 – ShowTec Sale Burst w/DF

10194PLME4 – ShowTec Developer

18241PLME4 – ShowTec BB 18

18007PLME4 – ShowTec Hi Fat 18

16700PLME4 – ShowTec Hi Fat 16

14560PLM44 – ShowTec 14.5/6

15350PLME4 – ShowTec Lo Fat 15

11256PLLE4 – ShowTec Finisher Paylean *Not a trademark of ADM

For additional information on ClariFly, please scan the QR code