VOLUME 49, NUMBER 9
NOVEMBER 2013
Serving our customers for 68 years, with industry leading genetics and the highest quality cattle. Beckton Red Angus is the founding herd of the Red Angus breed. Started in 1945, it has since maintained the longest continuous performance testing and improvement program in the industry. Some Facts about the Beckton Herd: • Beckton is the #1 Herd in the breed for Stayability, and has been for many years. Eight of the top twenty sires for Stayability EPD in the entire Red Angus breed are Beckton Sires. High reproduction rate and cattle that work for their owners, rather than the other way around. • This has also been the #1 herd for Low Maintenance Energy requirements for many years. Six of the top twenty sires in the entire breed for lowest Maintenance Energy EPD are Beckton sires. No other cattle will do a better job cutting your cowherd maintenance requirement and saving you money. • The #1 herd for easy calving, with the best average Calving Ease EPD of any major herd. Fourteen of the top twenty sires in the breed for low Birth Weight EPD are Beckton sires. No other genetics come close. • Beckton bulls are leaders in total rate of growth, from birth to market weight. The average birth weight EPD of these sale bulls is minus 3.9, and the average yearling weight EPD is plus 78. Beckton cattle start with low birth weight and reach a high yearling weight - for marketability and less time and cost to market. TOTAL PERFORMANCE IN THE MOST ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT TRAITS – High reproduction rate; high calving rate; less time and cost to market weight; and lower total feed inputs and feed costs. Plus 68 years of selection for the convenience traits – good dispositions – cowherd fertility – good udders and milk – and structurally sound cattle well adapted to both high elevation in the Bighorn Mountains, and dry Wyoming range conditions.
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Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America
2013 RED ANGUS NATIONAL CONVENTION LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
Publisher/Advertising Director...Kevin LeMaster 10978 Hawthorn Dr. • Clive, IA 50325 (515) 225-0051 • email: kevin@redangus.org
Collaboration is important for the Beef Industry...40
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Beta-agonists: the controversy, the research, the impact...46
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Board Commentary
RAAA Board of Directors President Tim Whitley Horton, Alabama tgwhitley@hopper.net
First Vice President/ Region B Director Kim Ford Bertrand, Nebraska thefords@crossdiamondcattle.com Second Vice President/ Area 6 Director - Great Plains Barry Horsley Council Hill, Oklahoma barry.horsley@arcadia-landcattle.com Region A Director Bob Morton Three Forks, Montana info@gmracattle.com Region C Director Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com Area 1 Director - West Leonard Wood Sandpoint, Idaho woodvxranch@aol.com Area 2 Director - Montana Bruce Ketchum Plevna, Montana ketchum@midrivers.net Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Kevin Miller Briggsdale, Colorado kmiller@wigginstel.com Area 4 Director - Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, Texas flyingk3cattle@mac.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains Gary Jacobson Hitterdal, Minnesota gjrangus@feltontel.net Area 7 Director - Northeast John Langdon Benson, North Carolina johnlangdon5@gmail.com Area 8 Director - Southeast Raymond Prescott Gray Court, South Carolina bullhill2@prtcnet.com Area 9 Director - Midwest Kurt Rich Vinton, Iowa richreds@aol.com
by Barry Horsley, Area 6 Director
A Time to be Thankful
It is an honor and a pleasure to be bringing to you this month’s Board Commentary. As we are entering the fall – a time of the year when calves are weaned and crops are harvested – let us take time to give thanks for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us this year. But before I address the season we are about to enter into, I would like to introduce you to our three newest Board members recently elected at our annual convention. Kylee DeVoe from Texas serving as Area 4 Director, John Langdon from North Carolina serving as Area 7 Director, and Kurt Rich from Iowa who now serves as Area 9 Director. I look forward to working with these very qualified and dedicated people on your Board of Directors this coming year. Also, I would like to thank Tom Woodward, Martin Morgan and Larry Ellison for their dedicated service to our Board and to our membership. Each of these men had an expertise that the Board valued when circumstances arose. Tom’s expertise was in Marketing and Breed Improvement, Martin’s was in Constitution and Bylaws, and Larry’s was in Finance. Larry did an exceptional job of guiding our Association’s finances. Thanks again for a job well done gentlemen. Another part of our convention that I look forward to is our annual Awards Banquet. This year we recognized many very deserving recipients, but my favorite is the Red Angus Breeder of the Year award that, in my mind, is like the Entertainer of the Year Award presented at the American Country Music awards. It is a top spot for recognizing the accomplishments of one of our breeders whose program has risen to the forefront of our breed. This year’s recipient was Chuck and Carol Feddes, Feddes Red Angus, of Manhattan, Mont. Chuck and Carol represent the values held dear to our membership – they exhibit honesty and integrity, and they are visionaries that make them leaders in our business. Thank You and Congratulations to Chuck and Carol.
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Now back to the “Season” – We often talk about all of the challenges we face. But, let’s take time this holiday season to be thankful for all of the blessings we continue to receive. Let us be thankful for a loving God, thankful for our families, and thankful for the blessing of being the stewards of the best breed of beef cattle in the industry. Yes, I am thankful for my red cows. Life would somehow not seem complete without those red mommas roaming the pastures with their offspring tagging along. We are truly thankful each time a new calf is born. My dad used to say that each time a new calf hits the ground, that it was a creation of new wealth for our family as well as our country. He felt that as long as everyone who had a farm or ranch kept this in mind, it made our country and nation stronger. Many times I am thankful for his guidance and his wisdom. Just like I am thankful for the vision of our founding members. It was not just their experience as cattlemen and cattlewomen, but also their experience as businessmen and women that has been a guiding light that has served as the vision for our association for six decades. Their vision continues to guide the RAAA Board of Directors today with each decision that is made for our membership and stakeholders. I am also thankful for the mentors in our breed. These are different people for each of us, but their contribution is pretty much the same. They pass on knowledge, logic and the history of what has made Red Angus the “Successful Breed” of today. So you see, while we have government shutdowns, unrest in many parts of the world, and people who dislike our country, we as Red Angus stakeholders still have a lot to be thankful for. On behalf of your Red Angus Board of Directors, I would like to wish each of you a “Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.” ■
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Association Commentary
RAAA National Office
4201 N. Interstate 35 Denton, TX 76207 (940) 387-3502 • Fax (888) 829-6069 Email: info@redangus.org RedAngus.org
RAAA National Staff Director of Breed Improvement Larry Keenan larry@redangus.org
Director Of Added Value Programs Myron Edelman myron@redangus.org Accounting Director Jeanene McCuistion jeanene@redangus.org
Marketing Programs Coordinator Chelsea Tomascik chelsea@redangus.org
ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org
Junior Programs Coordinator Dawn Bernhard (515) 679-4006 brnhrd@ncn.net Director of Member Services Kenda Ponder kenda@redangus.org Member Accounts Charli Crawford charli@redangus.org
Registry Manager Angelia Brooks angelia@redangus.org Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069 Lucila “Lucy” Meyer lucy@redangus.org Kay Hurley kay@redangus.org
Special Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff halla@redangus.org
by Myron Edelman, interim co-CEO and director of added value programs
Board encourages open communication
The 60th annual Red Angus National Convention held this past September in Montana was certainly a memorable one. More than 270 members attend this year’s event and were joined by commercial ranchers to combine for over 350 that participated in the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium.
The Red Angus Foundation dinner fed 86 Red Angus supporters who were entertained by the comedy of “Take Two Productions.” In addition to normal RAAA annual business and the recognition of award recipients, attendees had time to enjoy the local sites from the seats of the Charlie Russell dinner train. During the course of the annual meeting, Red Angus members engaged in a healthy conversation relating to RAAA programs, registration and category labeling of registered Red Angus cattle. RAAA staff brought members in attendance up-to-date on RAAA program performance, registrations and the financial state of the association. One message the membership transmitted to the RAAA Board of Directors is that stakeholders across the country want to continue to explore opportunities to open lines of communication between the membership and the RAAA national Board of Directors in order that all RAAA members may influence the decision-making process. That message resonated with the RAAA Board. As a result, we have constructed a questionnaire to provide RAAA members with an avenue to offer their direct opinions to our leadership. The questions relate to RAAA services and programs, and the input we receive will assist RAAA leadership in continuing our journey to secure more market share for Red Angus cattle.
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The questionnaire will provide statistical analysis and membership opinions in the primary operational areas of RAAA. Red Angus promotions, marketing and breed improvement are all topics involved in the questionnaire. Members are also asked to express their opinions regarding registering animals at RAAA, the category system and perhaps, most importantly, to have the opportunity to provide opinions in all these areas aimed at assisting Red Angus bull customers. What is the purpose of the questionnaire and what will happen to the information once members provide feedback via the questionnaire? RAAA staff will compile data; concepts derivative of the questionnaire will be made available to the appropriate RAAA committee for examination. Each committee will in turn exercise their expertise in the examined areas to potentially recommend new concepts to the Board of Directors or streamline existing programs and services. The RAAA Board of Directors certainly encourages Red Angus members to thoughtfully respond to questions provided on the link in Member Data-REDS. This feedback is potentially beneficial and impactful to all of RAAA and its stakeholders as we look to strengthen the competitive position of Red Angus in the marketplace and maximize growth potential in the beef industry. Access the Questionnaire The questionnaire is available to active RAAA members by logging on to their Member Data-REDS home page. If you do not already have a password, please contact the Member Services Department to get one set up. If you are not a computer user, please contact the RAAA National Office and we will provide you with alternative options to answer the questionnaire. ■
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Marketing Update
by Chelsea Tomascik, RAAA Marketing Programs Coordinator
It’s not too late to enroll your calves The busy fall season is upon us and this is the peak time to market your Red Angus feeder calves. Enrolling your 2013-born calves in the Feeder Calf Certification Program (FCCP) or the Allied Access tag programs can help you gain a premium on sale day by ensuring genetics, source and age. As long as your 2013-born calves are still on the ranch of origin, it’s not too late to take advantage of these programs. Call today to enroll your calves and get them tagged before they leave the ranch of origin. The enrollment process is simple, fast and free – the only cost is the 99-cent tag. To enroll your calves, contact the Red Angus Marketing Department at 940320-8316.
Red Angus calves will be featured in Special Red Angus Sections at sale barns across the nation. It makes sense to market your calves at one of these special sales to take advantage 11/1/2013 11/6/2013 11/11/2013 11/13/2013 12/5/2013 12/5/2013 12/6/2013 12/19/2013 12/2/13 12/3/13 1/7/2014 1/9/2014 1/24/2014 2/28/2014
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Member Services Bulletin
Avoid Reactivation Fees! During the last week of October, RAAA sent its members a list of fall-calving females, which have been inactivated due to lack of calf data for 2012 or reason code why there is no calf record. If any of these cows on this list are still in the herd, submit their 2012 calf record or reason code by Dec. 1, 2013, to avoid reactivation fees. Board Approved – Changes to Rules and Regulations Section 7 Genetic Defect Policy Approved Addition
F.6 If at the time an offspring is submitted for registration, a parent is on hold for genetic defect requirements and an actual sample from the parent cannot be obtained, all of the following will apply: • Offspring must be tested for the same genetic defect tests required of the parent. • Owner must submit an affidavit with the reason why the parent is not available. Parent will remain at an “on hold” registration status. • Subsequent progeny submitted will be held pending review by the Chief Executive Officer. Happy Thanksgiving to all Red Angus members and stakeholders! The RAAA National Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Experiencing difficulties with Member Data-REDS when trying to submit calving information of 40 or more records? Contact Halla or Angelia to discuss a new option of submitting records via an Excel template designed by the department. The Excel file is not meant to replace Member Data-REDS, it is simply to offer an alternative for data submission of registration/performance update process. The Excel file will not have a checks and balances system like the popup errors members receive on Member DataREDS. Therefore data will be checked once it is received by RAAA and processed by staff. For example, warnings will not be issued for irregular calving interval or if the sire’s registration number is missing or invalid, etc.
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2013 RED ANGUS NATIONAL CONVENTION LEWISTOWN, MONTANA
The 2013 Red Angus National Convention kicked off Wednesday Sept. 11, in Lewistown, Mont., sporting the theme “Diamonds in the Big Sky.” The Junior Red Angus (JRA) Board of Directors set up and hosted a silent auction fundraiser during convention, and on Wednesday morning, reported to the RAAA Board of Directors on past and future JRA activities.
The convention officially started with the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium at the Fergus County Fairgrounds. Participants judged pens of commercial cattle for a People’s Choice Award at the end of the symposium. Three speakers delivered their message as small groups rotated during the afternoon. Dr. Andy Roberts from Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Facility in Miles City, Mont., spoke on how different feeding methods affect heifer’s development. Larry Gran with Zoetis presented information on 50K genetically enhanced EPDs. John Onstead of CHS Nutrition explained how nutrition affects cattle before and after calving. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium was open to the public and many FFA members, local ranchers and convention attendees participated. That evening the JRA Board of Directors held their board meeting and discussed 2014 Loaded 4 Leadership, 2014 National Junior Red Angus Show in Fort Worth, Texas, 2014 Round-Up which will start in Sacramento, Calif., and 2015 Round-Up. On Thursday, Sept. 12, the JRA Board attended the Junior Activities Committee (JAC) meeting, chaired by Raymond Prescott. The committee attendees discussed increasing membership involve-
2013 Junior Red Angus Board of Directors ment and growing the JRA membership, as well as the JRA S.W.A.T. analysis and Strategic Plan. The JRA Board presented the colors at the opening general session and attended all general sessions, meeting many Red Angus producers. That evening, convention attendees enjoyed the Charlie Russell Chew Choo dinner train through central Montana, a prime rib supper and surprise entertainment when the train was “robbed” by mounted bandits and show girls. Following the dinner train, JRA board members made s’mores for convention goers at the campfire in the courtyard of the Yogo Inn and world champion auctioneer and recording artist Kyle Shobe of Lewistown entertained with his guitar.
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On Friday, Sept. 13, the JRA Board presented their Year in Review during the general session. After lunch, the JRA board announced the winners of the silent auction and thanked donators and buyers. Blairs.Ag Cattle Co. of Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada, purchased a wild hog hunt donated by Chain Ranch of Canton, Okla., Terry and Christina Pierce, Lost Creek Ranch, of Molt, Mont., purchased an original oil painted and donated by Jenny Robinson of Brush, Colo. During the awards banquet, Junior Programs Coordinator Dawn Bernhard, recognized former JRA President Alyssa Looney as the 2013 Outstanding Junior Red Angus member. On Saturday, the JRA board participated in officer training from former Montana State FFA officers Emily Muir and Amy Hager, toured Westphal Red Angus, and later wrote thank-you notes. The next JRA activity will be Loaded 4 Leadership in Denver, Colo, in January. Attending the 2013 Red Angus National Convention was a great experience. The JRA Board met many great supporters and they are grateful for the contributions throughout the year. ■
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“Diamonds in the Big Sky” sparkle at National Convention Red Angus members gathered in Lewistown, Mont., Sept. 10 – 13 to reconnect with fellow Red Angus breeders. Montana Red Angus Association members planned and hosted the convention, themed “Diamonds in the Big Sky.”
Commercial Producer Diamonds In staying true to RAAA’s Core Policies of providing the best service to our customers – commercial cattlemen – the convention kicked off on Wednesday, Sept. 10, with a free Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium.
Over 325 adults and nearly 60 local FFA members attended to learn about beef industry technology, management practices and research. Small groups of attendees rotated between speakers throughout the afternoon. Attendees also viewed and judged pens of commercial cattle displayed by local ranchers for a People’s Choice cash prize award. The Ladies’ Symposium entertained women with a western fashion show, scarftying, wine tasting, beef recipes and appetizers and speakers.
A Diamond Year Interim co-CEO and Director of Added Value Programs Myron Edelman presented the State of the Association. Despite the declining national beef cow inventory, Red Angus is breaking that trend and gaining members and increasing registrations. “This not only indicates Red Angus is growing,” said Edelman, “but thriving.” The Strategic Plan challenges RAAA to grow its finances, and Edelman reported that the association has increased its net assets by almost 20 percent from the prior year. He attributed this strong financial position to supplying the necessary tools to Red Angus members and customers, and backing those tools with dedicated leadership and staff.
“We need to have a spirit of excellence,” Edelman challenged, “to continue the growth trend of the Red Angus breed and enjoy the success we have had over the past two decades – especially the last five years.”
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Diamonds of Technology Core Policies of RAAA direct that “when science exists to make a genetic prediction more precise and reliable, the science is implemented;” and that “the RAAA actively seeks out and implements new technologies that are based on sound, scientific principles.” Larry Keenan, interim co-CEO and director of breed improvement, shared technology advancements during the Breed Improvement Committee report. He commended membership on their contribution to the ‘50K Discovery Project’ that was used to develop the RA50K. “It is our goal to supply our stakeholders with the most reliable genetic predictions,” said Keenan. “We are doing this by incorporating 50K DNA data into EPD calculations for increased accuracy, and increasing the numeric accuracies for interim EPDs.
Based on a third-party, unbiased evaluation performed by the University of NebraskaLincoln, Keenan compared the two 50K tests available to stakeholders – RA50K (RAAA) and PF50K (Zeotis). “In terms of describing genetic variation, the RA50K test is the most informative; however, stakeholders can use either test in confidence as both have been proven to be reliable and accurate,” said Keenan. Interim EPDs will now have a numeric accuracy instead of a “P” or “P+,” accounting for the accuracy of the animal’s parents’ EPDs and the animal’s contemporary group.
Despite the advancements in technology, Keenan said, “It is still critical that we continue to collect phenotypic data. The worst thing we could do is throw-away the scale.” He reported that the Angus Association of America has identified another genetic defect – Developmental Duplication (DD). Tests are available through RAAA and Zeotis, and DD will be treated in the same manner as other genetic defects.
Constitution and Bylaws Diamonds Barry Horsley, Tom Woodward and Kevin Miller presented the Board-proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws as mailed out to the membership in the 30-day notice.
“Diamonds in the Big Sky” sparkle at National Convention
“Critical mass is important to keep producers interested in our breed,” explained Horsley. “We increase critical mass by increasing market share which, in turn, puts more dollars into the pockets of our customers.”
Red Angus has room to capture a higher percentage of genetic market share. In order to increase saturation into the bull market, the Board felt the classification system of 1A, 1B, Cat. 2 and Cat. 3 was ambiguous and, if the nomenclature was adjusted, has the potential to be more user friendly and transparent for Red Angus customers and members. Four committees were involved in writing the proposed Bylaw change – Strategic Planning, Constitution and Bylaws, Breed Improvement and Registration Committees. Horsley reminded members there were two proposed changes: 1) Bylaws changes that would 2) allow for nomenclature changes in the RAAA category system.
RAAA members actively discussed the pros and cons of implementing the proposed changes to the Bylaws as well as the proposed nomenclature changes. When the ballots were cast, 75 members voted “no” and 29 members voted “yes,” defeating all proposed changes. “This has been a good process whether the proposed changes passed or failed,” said Woodward in regards to the discussion. “Let’s come back next year with good ideas that will enable our breed to gain critical mass.” Diamond Registrations Kevin Miller, chairman of the Registration Committee, discussed the progress and features of the new database named REDS Pro – Total Herd Data Solutions. After outlining some of the new features, Miller encouraged members to continue to share ideas and input. “It’s your database,” he said, “so we want to build it how you want to use it.”
The Registration Committee anticipates REDS Pro to be running simultaneously with the old database, Member Data-REDS, by Jan. 1, 2014, and to be officially released by July 1, 2014. Promoting Diamonds McKenzie Smith, media and public relations coordinator, presented the new Affiliate Grant Proposal systems as devel-
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oped by the Promotions Committee. The Affiliate Grant Proposal system would replace current co-op advertising and enable Red Angus affiliate organizations to better plan their yearly promotion. Two levels are available – Level I under $4,000, and Level II over $4,000. The new application process will begin this fall with a Dec. 15, 2013, deadline for this year only. Future deadlines will be June 30 to correspond with the RAAA’s fiscal year. Marketing Diamonds Edelman presented the Marketing Committee report, stating RAAA sold 138,275 FCCP and Allied Access tags in 2012-2013, up from the previous year. The year-to-date FCCP/Allied Access enrollment is 11,825.
Special Red Angus Feeder Calf Sales will be promoted through RAAA and the livestock markets will also promote the sales to their contacts and local areas.
Edelman explained the changes in the ProCow program. Since 2010, the Pro-Cow label was a USDA-AMS enrollment for cows at least 50 percent Red Angus. This program will now be called Certified Red Cow. Pro-Cow is now a marketing tool to identify replacement-quality heifers. Only females enrolled in the FCCP will be eligible to be labeled as Pro-Cows, and producers can purchase white Pro-Cow tags or receive half of their FCCP tags with the ProCow logo imprinted on them. Show and Sale Diamonds Marketing Programs Coordinator Chelsea Tomascik presented the Show and Sale Committee report, announcing two new regional shows: Keystone International Livestock Exposition (KILE) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (ANLS). Nov. 15, 2013 is the entry deadline for the 2014 National Red Angus Show in Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 1 – 2, 2014.
The Show and Sale Committee also reported that the Show Bull and Show Female of the Year Awards have been discontinued. Foundation Diamonds The Red Angus Foundation, Inc. (RAFI), chaired by Esther Fischer of Harlowton, Mont., organized the “6 For 60” raffle in honor of the 60th Annual Convention. Six Montana breeders each donated a heifer calf and Red Angus enthusiasts purchased tickets for a chance to win all six heifers.
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When the final tickets were sold, RAFI was pleased to get within close proximity to their lofty goal of $60,000 – raising $59,200. Wildcat Creek Ranch of Newton, Kan., was the lucky winner and took delivery of the heifers during the NILE Show and Sale in Billings, Mont., in October.
future JRA events including Loaded 4 Leadership, the National Junior Show and the 2014 Round-Up.
Junior Diamonds The Junior Red Angus (JRA) Board of Directors played an active role in convention as well. They hosted a silent auction fundraiser, held a JRA Board meeting, presented their report to the general assembly, made s’mores around the campfire, participated in officer training and toured an area ranch. Fundraisers also included the sales of a wild hog hunt and an original oil painting.
Attendees also enjoyed the Charlie Russell Chew Choo dinner train through north central Montana, a campfire and musical entertainment from world champion auctioneer and recording artist, Kyle Shobe of Lewistown, Mont.
RAFI also hosted their second annual RAFI dinner at convention, serving Montana walleye and filet mignon. Attendees enjoyed personalized entertainment by “Take Two Productions.”
During the JRA Year In Review, Junior Directors reported on the Young Stockman Program, National Junior Show and RoundUp. They also updated RAAA members of
Diamond Fun Convention attendees enjoyed visiting and socializing. The Anniversary Committee displayed memorabilia, oversized pages from the The Histroy of Red Angus book, a PowerPoint of photos from past conventions, and decades of past magazines to commemorate the diamond anniversary convention.
The custom C. Sharps Arms rifle was auctioned off at the banquet. Shelley Newberry of Livingston, Mont., purchased the rifle with one-of-a-kind engraving for $10,000.
Diamond Future The 2014 Red Angus National Convention will be held at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel in Savannah, Ga., Sept. 9 – 13, 2014.
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Red Angus members elected their peers to serve on the Board of Directors during the 60th Anniversary National Convention last week in Lewistown, Mont. The 2013-14 board includes: (L to R), Region A Director Bob Morton of Three Forks, Mont.; Area 4 Southwest Director Kyley DeVoe of Justin, Texas; Area B Director and First-Vice President Kim Ford of Bertrand, Neb.; RAAA co-CEO Larry Keenan; Area 1 West Director Leonard Wood of Sandpoint, Idaho; Area 9 Midwest Director Kurt Rich of Vinton, Iowa; Area 7 Northeast Director John Langdon of Benson, N.C.; President Tim Whitley of Horton, Ala; Area 8 Southeast Director Raymond Prescott of Gray Court, S.C.; Area 6 Director and Area 6 Great Plains Director and Second Vice President Barry Horsley of Council Hill, Okla,; Area 5 Northern Plains Director Gary Jacobson of Hitterdal, Minn.; Region C Director Johnny Rogers of Roxboro, N.C.; Area 3 Rocky Mountain Director Kevin Miller of Briggsdale, Colo.; RAAA co-CEO Myron Edelman; Area 2 Montana Director Bruce Ketchum of Plevna, Mont.
Board of Director Elections
Tim Whitley RAAA President
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John Langdon Area 7 – Northeast Director
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Mercer Farm Sycamore Farm
Darryl & Rhonda, Matthew & James Deist 1780 McDaniel Hollow Rd • Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931) 293-2148 • Email: swancreek@tds.net
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Red Angus Cattle
Mikell & Mary Cheek Davis, Owners 1103 Artesia Road • Starkville, MS 39759 Home: (662) 323-0744 • Cell: (662) 418-0686 Fax: (662) 324-7721 • www.littlecreekcattle.com
Registered Red Angus
10320 Hwy. 501 South Forest, MS 39074 Home: 601-789-5896 Office: 601-782-9606 Cell: 601-498-5969
Trinity Creek Farm Phillip & Sonya Eads
102 Eads Drive Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 221-2935 (205) 924-8994
Dwyer Hilltop Ranch Tom and Deborah Dwyer 15039 Bailey Hill Rd. Brooksville, FL 34614 (352) 544-0326 Registered Red Angus Fax (352) 799-6152 Email: cowgirldwy@hotmail.com
McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean
206 Morningside Drive Alma, GA 31510 (912) 632-7985 • (770) 595-3542 mcleanredangus@aol.com -Registered Red Angus since 1970 -
Whitley Red Angus
1408 Co. Rd. 35 • Horton, AL 35980
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Lchman Milky Way LCC Check Out A7031 J.L.W. Grand Canyon 2385 PIE Tequila 5503 Pauls Cherry Bomb 5158
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Henry, Jane, Jim, Kathy, Tim, Rhonda & James Ray (205) 466-7612 • Tim Cell (205) 446-5090 tim@whitleyredangus.com
Tim Whitley - Vice President (205) 446-5090 tgwhitley@hopper.net
Larry Daniel - Secretary/Treasurer (706) 882-7423 larry.daniel@boatwrightcpa.com
Directors Dr. Mikell Davis • (662) 323-0744
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Owners: Jim & Nancy Mercer & Rebecca Burnette 32237 Hwy. 58 N. • Ten Mile, TN 37880 Sales: Steve Burnette • Home (423)334-3649 Farm (423)334-5433 • Cell (865) 804-8156 mercerfarms@gmail.com
Officers
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Bill & Joe Gibson 63 years of Moderate Genetics Office: 706-802-1620 from the Foundation of the Cell: 706-506-3026 Red Angus Breed joe.surf@comcast.net
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Deborah Dwyer • (352) 544-0326 Tim Whitley • (205) 466-3490 Sandra Jarvis • (270) 525-3403 Lowell Morgan • (912) 754-1445 Johnnie Cundiff • (606) 305-6443
BEATTY FARMS, L.P. Registered Red Angus
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Carl Hollinsworth, Herd Manager (615) 758-7437 12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certified Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net
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“Diamonds in the Big Sky” sparkle at National Convention
RAAA Awards Breeder of the Year
Ryan Ludvigson (left) of Billings, Mont., presented Chuck and Carol Feddes, Feddes Red Angus of Manhattan, Mont., with the Breeder of the Year Award. Pioneer Breeder of the Year
Rob and Peggy Brown, Throckmorton, Texas, were honored with the Pioneer Breeder of the Year Award.
John V. Robbins Distinguished Service
Kelli Brown (right) of Throckmorton, Texas, presented the John V. Robbins Distinguished Service Award to Tom Woodward, Decatur, Texas.
Industry Service
Rob Fraser, Miles City Livestock Commission of Miles City, Mont., received the Industry Service Award. Personality of the Year
Commercial Producer of the Year
Melvin Leland (left) of Sidney, Mont., presented the Commercial Producer of the Year Award to Jack Bickel and his daughter, Robin, both of Firesteel, S.D.
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Cathy and Jim Frazier (left) of Livingston, Mont., and Donna Laubauch (right) of Big Timber, Mont., presented the Personality of the Year Award to Ron and Esther Fischer of Harlowton, Mont.
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“Diamonds in the Big Sky” sparkle at National Convention Outstanding Junior Member
Alyssa Looney of Denton, Texas, was named the Outstanding Junior Member by Junior Programs Coordinator Dawn Bernhard.
6 For 60 Heifer Raffle
Esther Fischer, chairman of the Red Angus Foundation, Inc., reported the “6 For 60” heifer raffle brought in $59,200 – just shy of their dream goal of $60,000. The lucky winner of all six heifers was Wildcat Creek Ranch of Newton, Kan. The heifers were delivered to the NILE in Billings, Mont., in mid October by each of the heifer donators: 5L Red Angus, Feddes Red Angus, Fischer Red Angus, Green Mountain Red Angus, Leland Red Angus and Strawberry Ridge Reds.
Read full stories on each of the Red Angus Award winners online at redangus.org/media.
Commemorative Rifle Auction
Shelley Newberry was the final bidder on the custom C. Sharps Arms rifle that commemorated the RAAA’s 60th Convention. Newberry purchased the one-of-akind engraved rifle for $10,000.
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Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale
Thursday, November 14th, 2013 Selling 110 Coming Two Year Old Bulls Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds
Age Advantaged Bulls From Our Late Spring Herd and Our ET's Lot 2 LSF AIR TIME 2052Z #1547445 • PF50K
He sells!
8CED, -1.7BW, 67WW, 97YW, 15Milk, 48TM, -2ME, 11HPG, 1CEM, 13STAY, 0.52MB, 0.34RE SLAM DUNK X BIG SKY X F442T $Profit: TOP 6% of the breed
New Sale Location! He sells! Lot 4 • LSF FORECAST 2253Z #1547668 • PF50K
Weschenfelder Development Center Shepherd, Montana
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-1CED, -1.7BW, 63WW, 102YW, 18MILK, 49TM, 8ME, 11HPG, 3CEM, 8STAY, 1.23MB, 0.51RE EXPECTATION X TOP BRASS X ROBINHOOD $Profit: TOP 1% of the breed
Lot 7 • LSF BOUNDLESS 2551Z #1517248 • PF50K
Hear Lee Leachman talk about his patented $Profit Index at our Cattlemen’s Seminar the night before the sale. All bulls sell with $Profit Indexes and 90% of the bulls rank in the top 1/3 of the breed for $Profit. Find out how to bring balance and $Profit to your program.
He sells!
Lot 6 • LSF EXTENSION 2263Z #1547680 • PF50K
7CED, -1.2BW, 72WW, 120YW, 20MILK, 56TM, 15ME, 14HPG, 7CEM, 13STAY, 0.77MB, 0.83RE EXT 5233 X JEWELMAKER X CHEYENNE $Profit: TOP 1% of the breed
5CED, -2.2BW, 75WW, 113YW, 18MILK, 55TM, 2ME, 11HPG, 3CEM, 14STAY, 0.58MB, 0.47RE WIDESPREAD X EXPECTATION X CHEROKEE $Profit: TOP 1% of the breed
He sells!
Lot 5 • LSF EXTENDED 2255Z #1547670 • PF50K
5CED, -1.7BW, 72WW, 120YW, 18MILK, 53TM, 11ME, 14HPG, 7CEM, 10STAY, 0.85MB, 0.63RE EXT 5233 X TOP BRASS X ROBINHOOD $Profit: TOP 1% of the breed
He sells!
Lot 9 • LSF VICTOR 2364Z #1547302• PF50K
8CED, -3.6BW, 69WW, 118YW, 20MILK, 54TM, 9ME, 9HPG, 9CEM, 10STAY, 0.66MB, 0.04RE CONQUEROR X CHATEAU X MAKE MY DAY $Profit: TOP 1% of the breed
www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com Cattlemen’s Seminar • November 13th • 5 PM Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com
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Collaboration is important for the beef industry by Sheyna Strommen for American Red Angus Magazine
As U.S. cattle numbers decline, and as consumers become more discerning, the beef industry will need to become better at building value at every stage of production. That was the main take-away message from a panel discussion sponsored by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and its affiliate, the North Dakota Red Angus Association, Sept. 27, 2013, in Bismarck, N.D. RAAA Director of Added Value Programs Myron Edelman moderated the question-and-answer discussion between 300 cow-calf producers and panelists Mark Messer, a cow-calf producer from southwest North Dakota; John Butler, CEO of Kansas-based Beef Marketing Group (BMG); and Brad Brandenburg, director of procurement for Tyson Fresh Foods. While no one had the crystal ball, panelists agreed future successes will be determined by how well the industry, as a whole, works together to meet the demands of the end user and how value can be added at each segment of beef production.
With more than 1.5 million head enrolled, the FCCP is the beef industry’s most experienced USDA-Verified Genetic, Source and Age Program. The FCCP’s “Yellow Tag” is recognized as a symbol of guaranteed genetics and a trusted source for both feeders and packers.
Building Value through Alliances Butler said BMG, a co-op of smaller, family-owned feeding operations, is adding value by aligning its independent owners with suppliers and customers up and down the supply chain in ways that build efficiencies.
“To create efficiency at our feedyards, we have to work with ranchers that have the right kind of genetics, who practice the right kind of preconditioning and the right kind of animal health/care programs so that when the animals enter a BMG feedyard, we are not duplicating their work.”
Relationships with those ranchers pay dividends for feedyards. Butler highlighted a recent close-out of 75 head that had a $260 difference between the top- and bottom-end cattle in terms of value. “If I could understand where the top-end came from and develop a rela-
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tionship with that rancher, I would, because those cattle make money.”
Butler’s comments underscore why programs, like the Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program’s (FCCP) Yellow Tag are becoming more important for ranchers – and feedyards – who want to establish long-lasting relationships and build value in their product, said Edelman. With more than 1.5 million head enrolled, the FCCP is the beef industry’s most experienced USDA-Verified Genetic, Source and Age Program. The FCCP’s “Yellow Tag” is recognized as a symbol of guaranteed genetics and a trusted source for both feeders and packers. BMG cooperators are also looking at ways to build value for processors and end-users – several of which, like WalMart and Darton Restaurants, have toured BMG yards. “It’s important that we understand what those customers are looking for and that we translate those demands into our business,” he explained.
Building Value through Quality Brandenburg, who procures 140,000 head of fat cattle each week for Tyson said the industry will likely continue to shrink if some fundamental changes aren’t implemented. “In the 1970s, we designed a feeding industry that was based on $2 corn and high interest rates – which meant we had to do things quickly,” he said.
Today’s corn prices and interest rates may be telling us to do things differently. Both Brandenburg and Butler indicated that the beef industry’s ability to compete in the protein marketplace hinges on everyone in the production chain building value in beef’s strongest
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“We cannot compete with pork or poultry on feed-to-gain conversions, but we can outrun the pork and poultry when it comes to taste,â€? Butler said. “That is a strong attribute of beef, and if we can recommit to those high quality standards, then I feel we can compete even at these higher prices. Consumers will pay for it if they have a satisfactory eating experience every time.â€? “Talking about the supply chain, its long-term profitability and its ability to align to meet consumer demands are really befitting for Red Angus,â€? said Edelman, who pointed to the breed’s long-time focus on commercial and industry stakeholders. “We are proud to host this important discussion, to connect cow-calf operators with feedyards and processors so that each can better understand the ways in which they can build better beef.â€? â–
RAAA Director of Added Value Programs Myron Edelman, (standing at the podium) led a panel discussion on the future of the beef industry last month in Bismarck, N.D. Included on the panel were (L to R) Brad Brandenburg, director of beef procurement for Tyson Fresh Foods; John Butler, CEO of Kansasbased Beef Marketing Group and Mark Messer, a cow-calf producer from southwest North Dakota.
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Beta-agonists – the controversy, the research, the impact
by Tracey Koester, ARA Editorial Coordinator (Compiled with resources and portions of articles published in Drovers CattleNetwork, Progressive Cattleman, Feedstuffs and FactsAboutBeef.com)
The feeding industry has been familiar with beta-agonists for the past 10 years and the added benefits of improved muscle conversion in the last days on feed. In the past few months, however, “beta-agonist” has become a buzzword to the rest of the cattle industry. Citing animal welfare concerns, Tyson announced they would no longer accept cattle fed the finishing supplement, Zilmax. That announcement triggered a domino affect with Cargill also suspending the purchase of Zilmax-fed cattle a few weeks later. The controversy has raised plenty of questions among producers, feeders and consumers. The Controversy Tyson Foods, Inc., America’s secondlargest beef processor, announced in early August that it was suspending purchases of cattle fed the beta-agonist Zilmax (zilpaterol).
In a letter to cattle feeders, Tyson indicated it would stop accepting cattle fed the growth enhancer on Sept. 6, 2013, as an interim measure while the company reviews animal welfare concerns related to the product. Tyson’s letter to feeders said, “There have been recent instances of cattle delivered for processing that have difficulty walking or are unable to move. We do not know the specific cause of these problems, but some animal health experts have suggested that the use of the feed supplement Zilmax is one possible cause.” Cargill announced later in August that it too would suspend the purchases of cattle finished on Zilmax, effective Sept. 30, even though it has not linked Zilmax to any specific incidents involving animal well being. The announcement came after Merck Animal Health, the manufacturer of Zilmax, announced in mid August that it would temporarily suspend sales of Zilmax in the U.S. and Canada to conduct further research on its impact.
The Research Merck pledged to implement a “fivestep plan to responsible beef,” committing to conducting a scientific audit and recertifying every feeder, nutritionist and veterinarian authorized to feed the popular additive.
According to a statement, suspending sales will allow the company sufficient time for the establishment of valid study protocols, the identification of feeders and packers to participate in the audit, and the creation of a third-party team to oversee this process and validate its results. “We remain confident in the safety of the product based on our own extensive research and that of regulators and academic institutions, and we are committed to the well-being of the animals that receive it,” said KJ Varma, Merck’s senior vice president for global R&D.
“This important step demonstrates our commitment to providing our industry partners with data that will reaffirm confidence in Zilmax. We sincerely regret that this situation creates business challenges for our customers but it is critical to ensure that this process is conducted appropriately and with rigorous scientific measures. After the five-step plan is completed, the results will be shared publicly.”
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Beta-agonists, such as Zilmax (zilpaterol ) and Optaflexx (ractopamine), are feed additives that, when added to feed in small amounts at a specific time in beef animals’ lives, help cattle make the most of the food they eat resulting in more lean muscle instead of fat. All animal health products, including betaagonists, are reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior to use in animals to ensure there are no adverse impacts on animal health. Products in this class generate different responses due to differences in their chemical structure, receptor site activity and the tissues they act on. (Resource: factsaboutbeef.com)
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The Impact It has been forecast that more food must be produced in the next 40 years than in the prior history of the world to meet the needs of the growing world population. Furthermore, these increases in food production need to occur in an era of agriculture that is faced with greater regulations, reduced available land for production, dramatically increasing input costs and declining animal numbers. Overall, every aspect of agriculture production systems – specifically the cattle feeding industry – needs to continually be improving in efficiency and profitability if they are to remain sustainable.
Rising feed costs, lower cattle numbers and volatile markets all make cattle feeding a very risky business. In order to remain competitive and viable, it is essential that the cattle feeding industry utilize technology that will safely increase growth and efficiency in cattle.
For years, feeders have used growth promotants and feed additives to improve health and efficiency in cattle. Beta-agonist growth promotants are dramatically improving the performance and efficiency of feedlot cattle during the end of the finishing period. The supplement promotes heavier, leaner carcasses, therefore providing less expensive meat and healthier, lower fat choices for consumers. Zilmax sales in the U.S. and Canada totaled $159 million in 2012 – proof that beta-agonists add value to the bottomline. Industry estimates suggest that more than 70 percent of the fed-cattle population in the U.S. is fed one of two approved beta-agonists, Merck’s Zilmax and Elanco’s OptaFlexx. Beef marketed as naturally fed or organic have not received hormones, antibiotics or beta-agonists.
The beef cattle and feeding industries will remain focused on the outcome of Merck’s five-step plan to see what the future holds. Today’s beef increasingly meets consumer expectations for a great-tasting meal, and the entire beef community is committed to raising the highest-quality beef possible and consistently providing people with healthy, great-tasting beef. Whether or not beta-agonists will continue to play a role in the sustainability and profitability of the feeding industry will play out with the results of intensive research. ■
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HEART RIVER RANCH Chuck & Annette Steffan • Belfield, ND 701/575-8145 or 701/290-9745 heartrr@ndgateway.com
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Bryan & Emmy Huber • Jud, ND 701/685-2687 or 701/320-8054 emmy@drtel.net • huberredangus.com
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TWEDT RED ANGUS Sam Twedt • McHenry, ND 701/262-4960 or 701/388-4035 twedtredangus@hotmail.com www.twedtredangus.com
WASEM RED ANGUS Chris & Jolyn Wasem Halliday, ND 701/938-8365 or 701/260-1513 or 701/290-9634 kcjwasem@ndsupernet.com
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Sale Reports
Kick-Off Classic Sale August 31, 2013 Tama, Iowa Lots Average 10 Open Heifers............................$3,165 8 Cow-Calf Pairs............................$3,744 43 Bred Heifers...............................$2,503 22 Bred Cows..................................$2,477 4 Embryo Packages.......................$1,763 2 Flushes..........................................$4,000 Top-Selling Lots: Lot 3, consigned by Rich Red Angus and Colton Curry, was the top-selling open heifer. She sold to Colton Curry of Dublin, Texas, for $5,000. The high-selling cow-calf pair was Lot 52. The pair was consigned by Walnut Springs Farm and purchased by Lynch Red Angus of New Hampton, Iowa, and Wright Farms of New London, Iowa, for $5,850. The high-selling bred heifer, Lot 92, was consigned by Tim Johnson. Rich Red Angus of Vinton, Iowa, purchased her for $4,000. Lot 2, consigned by Rich Red Angus and Shepard Settlement Farms, was the high-selling bred cow. She sold to Brackle Ridge Cattle Co. of Cincinnatus, N.Y., for $7,500. Lot 59 was the high-selling embryo package. Mark Peacemaker of Montague, Calif., purchased the package – consigned by Shepard Settlement Farms – for $3,600. Rich Red Angus consigned the high-selling flush, Lot 4. It sold to Tim Johnson, Bellevue, Iowa, for $5,000. Cattle sold to 12 states in the Kick-Off Classic and L&L Dispersal. L&L Dispersal August 31, 2013 Tama, Iowa
Lots Average 7 Open Heifers...............................$1,021 4 Cow-Calf Pairs..........................$1,988 7 Bred Cows....................................$1,386 1 Bull............................................$1,900
Top-Selling Lots: The top-selling open heifer was Lot 98, selling to Lynch Red Angus of Hampton, Iowa, for $1,250. Lot 106 was the high-selling cowcalf pair at $2,100, selling to Jeff Voss of Morrison, Ill. Three cows topped the bred-cow offering at $1,500. Lot 99 sold to Voss and Lots 110 and 113 both sold to Dwight McDonald of New Providence, Iowa.
JK Cattle Co. and Three Fires Cattle Co. Complete and Total Dispersal Sept. 16, 2013 Passaic, Missouri Auctioneers: Kyle Gilchrist and Justin Stout Sale Manager: Justin Stout Lots Average 24 Fall-Bred Females.....................$3,400 59 Spring-Bred Females................$2,527 11 Fall Pairs.....................................$2,755 5 Spring Open Heifers..................$5,180 7 Pregnant Recips..........................$3,393 15 Open Females............................$2,137 20 Spring Bull Calf Pairs.............$4,948 23 Spring Heifer Calf Pairs...........$4,430 14 Fall Open Heifers......................$3,214 12 Bulls ...........................................$3,563 18 Semen Lots................................$1,099 19 Embryo Lots ...............................$751
Show Reports
Iowa State Fair Results Nolin Red Angus of Monroe, Iowa, earned the Grand Champion Bull title in the Red Angus Show at the 2013 Iowa State Fair with Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378. He is owned by Nolin, Paul & Tammie Baier of Orient, Iowa, Silveira Bros. of Firebaugh, Calif., and Rahman Red Angus of Theilman, Minn. James Cattle Co. of Searsboro, Iowa, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull, FTZ Ace’s Jackpot, who was also named the Iowa Champion Bull.
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Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., of Corning, Iowa, won Grand Champion Female honors and Iowa Champion Female title with MNS Sheena 1750. TC Reds of Ringle, Wis., exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female, TC Valerie 103Z. Tulsa State Fair Results
Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378 was named the Grand Champion Bull the Tulsa State Fair. He was exhibited by Mike Nolin, Nolin Red Angus of Monroe, Iowa, and is owned by Nolin, Paul & Tammie Baier of Orient, Iowa, Silveira Bros. of Firebaugh, Calif., and Rahman Red Angus of Theilman, Minn. 2013 Southeast Empire Livestock Show - Gwinnett County Fair Results Lawrenceville, Ga. • Sept. 15, 2013
Gibson Epic 397K-A305, born Dec. 9, 2012, was named the 2013 Gwinnett County Fair Grand Champion Red Angus Bull. He is owned by Gibson Cattle Co. of Rome, Ga. ■
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National Show Update Fort Worth Rodeo and Stock Show, Fort Worth, Texas February 1 - 2, 2014
Reminder: Be familiar with the Red Angus Show Rules and Regulations. Below are listed the ownership requirements.
Breeders’ Guide, Section J.2 Ownership Requirements: a. Open Show: i. All animals entered will have at least one owner on record as a Regular or Junior Member of RAAA at time of Regional or National Shows’ published entry deadline. ii. Be registered with RAAA and meet all requirements for Category 1A or 1B at time of Regional or National Shows’ published entry deadline. iii. Have Official Registered Status at the time of Regional or National Shows’ published entry deadline.
Arrival: Jan. 29, 8 a.m. to Jan. 30, 6 p.m. Feb. 1, 12 p.m. – Red Angus National Spotlight Sale – West Arena Feb. 1, 4 p.m. – National Junior Red Angus Show – Cattle Arena Judge: Brad McCurry of Mount Hope, Kan. Feb. 2, 9 a.m. – National Open Red Angus Show – Cattle Arena Judge: Chan Phillips of Maysville, Ky. Release: Feb. 2, 5 p.m.
Show Entry Fees: $30 per head, per show (Must enter Junior and Open show separately) Entry Deadline: Nov. 15, 2013
This year the Junior Red Angus National Show includes three divisions of showmanship with no additional entry fee required. The divisions are as follows: • Junior Division: 12 years and younger, day of show • Intermediate Division: 13 - 15 years of age, day of show • Senior Division: 16 -20 years of age, day of show
Hotel Accommodations Best Western Ft. Worth Inn & Suites Complete Red Angus show rules, entry information and 201 W Loop 820 North • Fort Worth, Texas 76108 • 817-246-8777 a list of national and regional shows is available at Room Block: Red Angus Association of America redangus.org/calendar/red-angus-shows/information. Jan. 29, 2014 - Feb. 2, 2014 • Room Block Cutoff Date: Jan. 1st
NEBRASKA RED ANGUS FICK RED ANGUS
www.nebraskaredangus.com
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DOUG Balance from (402) 394-5486 Start to Finish! (402) 340-9910
Registered Red Angus Cattle
Michael & Kathleen Jackson 33070 Shelton Rd. • Ravenna, NE 68869 (308) 467-2366 • Cell (308) 390-3960
www.fickredangus.com 23rd Annual Bull Sale March 2013!
The Sieberts - Kim, Lindy, Samantha & Kendall 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 (402) 723-4376 • Email: sdiamond@telcoweb.net website: sdiamondangus.com
Pieper Red Angus
Rob Brawner
Ross A & Lane Knott P.O. Box 43 • Petersburg, NE 68652 Home (402) 386-5411 Work (402) 386-5297 Cell (402) 843-8726
Red Angus & Composite Seedstock info1@schulerredangus.com Butch & Susan Schuler • (308) 262-0306 Darrell Schuler • (308) 262-0925 7522 Rd 74 • Bridgeport, NE 69336
Red Angus with built-in Performance!
Mark and Deb Pieper (308) 638-4557 HC 70 Box 13 • Hay Springs, NE 69347
RAFTER JX RANCH
CHOAT RED ANGUS GENETICS
Cattle Company St. Edward, NE
Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586
BULLIS CREEK RANCH
HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060
Scott & Kim Ford (308) 876-2211 Bertrand, NE 68927
www.crossdiamondcattle.com
Bartlett & Stapleton Nebraska
Annual Sale in March www.hallredangus.com Lamoine & Helen Hall Brad & Paula Pokorny (308) 654-3220 (308) 636-2275
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Member News In Memory Larry "Dan" Johnson Larry “Dan” Johnson, age 52, of Cushing, Iowa, passed away on Sept. 30, 2013, in Cushing, Iowa. A funeral mass was held on October 4, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Anthon.
Dan was born Feb. 26, 1961, in Cherokee, Iowa, to Larry L. and Shirlene (Paulsen) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Cushing. He graduated from Eastwood High School in 1979 and continued his education earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and Ag Education from South Dakota State University in 1983. While attending college, Dan met the love of his life, Cheryl Mewes. They were married on May 26, 1984. To this union one daughter, Cassie Johnson, was born March 12, 1985.
Dan worked for Vet Provisions at the time of his death. He also was managing partner of Solution Genetics. Dan was very grateful for the commitment and support of his partners, Cheryl and Cassie, in growing Solution Genetics with international recognition showing national champion Red Angus cattle in Denver, Colo., Louisville, Ky., Ft. Worth, Texas, and Billings, Mont. He was a visionary, recognizing the maternal, fault-free traits of the Red Angus breed while yet possessing show ring eye-appeal. Dan and Solution Genetics have introduced these traits to many youth who will carry on Dan’s vision.
The North American Junior Red Angus Event was near and dear to Dan. As one of the founders, he took great pride in watching the youth of the beef industry grow into future leaders in the cattle business. He was an advisor for the Iowa Junior Limousin Association and Iowa Junior Red Angus Association, and served on the Red Angus National Show and Sale Committee. Dan’s passion for youth extended to the youth of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. In 1993, he and Cheryl raised
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enough funds to take 19 youth from the parish to the World Youth Day in Denver, Colo., to see Pope John Paul II.
Dan was preceded in death by his father Larry L. Johnson.
He is survived by wife Cheryl of Cushing; daughter, Cassie of Cushing; mother, Shirlene Johnson of Cushing; sisters, Tamie (Kirk) Gaes of Storm Lake, Iowa, Trudie (Brian) Volkert of Correctionville, Iowa, and Danette (Ron) Morgan of Larabee, Iowa; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mousels announce birth of son
Alaina Burt Mousel, past JRA president and intern at the Red Angus Association of America, her husband Eric, and their daughter Katie Mae, welcomed the arrival of Jack James Mousel on Friday, Sept. 6. Jack weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 21.5 inches long. He will join his family in the Red Angus business in Jacobson, Minn.
Texas Red Angus Association Mark E. Harbin
Home 254-527-4650 3955 Co. Rd. 314 mobile 512-413-0384 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com fax 254-527-3475
To find a breeder near you, visit us at www.TexasRedAngus.org
CHIEFLINE RED ANGUS
Mark & Celia Miller Rt. 1 Box 9 • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 328-5210 • Email: mfmrraider@aol.com “Your source of foundation pure Chiefline Genetics”
Morris/Box Ranch
KOLLE RED ANGUS 961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968
REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS
Jim Kolle
(361) 782-2510 • jakolle@tisd.net
Glen Halfmann Miles, Texas (325) 895-0544
Est. 1964 • Production Sale in October 2007 RAAA Pioneer Breeder of the Year
ANGUS PLUS Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.
TRIPLE CREEK RANCH 1995 National Champion Bull Bulls, Cows & Heifers—All Ages
Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.
www.RABrownRanch.com 150 Bulls & 100 Females offered every October
7371 Sherman Rd. • Justin, TX 76247 Cell (817) 929-7773 • Home (940) 242-3216 kelly_box@msn.com • morrisboxranch.com
G.W. LAND & CATTLE COMPANY Registered Red Angus Breeders in the Texas Hill Country
Mac Williams 116 Fox Hall Cv San Antonio, TX 78213 (210)684-1071 • (210) 341-6701
One of the largest herds in the South • Rockwall, TX
Ty Davenport DVM (972) 524-5105
Tim Head
R.A. Brown Ranch Donnell & Kelli Brown Throckmorton, Texas (940) 849-0611
Registered Red Angus Kelly & Sallye Box
Registered Red Angus Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 redangus3k@mac.com flyingk3cattle@mac.com 320 West Main Street • Lewisville, TX 75057
P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855
Bobbe McClure
(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net
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Your visit is always welcome... Hope to see you soon! Rob Brawner
BULLIS CREEK RANCH
HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060 www.bulliscreek.com
Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members! Area 1 – West Director – Leonard Wood LOUANN L. FRASER FRASER RANCH 660 RIOSA RD LINCOLN, CA 95648
JOHN HALVERSON 1030 JORDAN LN TEMPLETON, CA 93465
DAN & ARVI SNYDER MUNDY GULCH ANGUS 606 MUNDY GULCH RD INDIAN VALLEY, ID 83632 Area 2 – Montana Director – Bruce Ketchum VERNON STENSVAD 872 MOSBY RD MELSTONE, MT 59054 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Kevin Miller
PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH
Texas Red Angus Champion Genetics
Rt. 1 Box 45J Covington, TX 76636 (254) 874-5868 www.peacockredangus.com Where Quality Cattle are the Rule, Not the Exception!
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Bovine Elite, LLC 3300 Longmire Drive • College Station, Texas 77845 800-786-4066 • 979-693-0388 • 979-693-7994 Fax carl@bovine-elite.com • www.bovine-elite.com
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COURTNEY KING 155 SUMMER LN MABANK, TX 75156
JEFF & MIKE HOOD LUCAS CREEK HOLDINGS, LLC 2712 MCPHERSON LN FLOWER MOUND, TX 75022 DWAIN & GLORIA KING 1421 WHITE ROCK RD ITALY, TX 76651
MONIQUE LAFOUNTAIN 2140 FM 309 HILLSBORO, TX 76645 ARIANA MIA LOPEZ 345 ROEMER RD ELGIN, TX 78621 CAITLYN LOPEZ 345 ROEMER RD ELGIN, TX 78621
LANE WHITCHER 4613 E CR 56 FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
JAMES E. & JO ANN WELCH J&J FARM & RANCH PO BOX 54 HARDIN, TX 77561
Area 4 – Southwest Director – Kyley DeVoe
Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Gary Jacobson
CODY BUSH BUSH RED ANGUS 195 PR 415 COVINGTON, TX 76636 CULLEN EDWARDS P O BOX 1147 CLEVELAND, TX 77328
HANNAH BOLDUAN 10606 PEACOCK RIDGE RD CALEDONIA, MN 55921 ADAM PETERSON PETERSON PASTURES 2579 RAINBOW ST BROOK PARK, MN 55007
GOT NEWS? Sale Reports • Show Reports Calendar of Events Items Please sumbit all news items to media@redangus.org. Please submit calendar items online at redangus.org/calendar/submit.
ERIC PAYNE PAYNE CATTLE CO. 251 S SUNSET DR MINA, SD 57451 Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Barry Horsley COLTEN MIIGERL 24462 RANGE RD RAVENNA, NE 68869 KENDI MIIGERL 24462 RANGE RD RAVENNA, NE 68869
KELLEY GWARTNEY GWARTNEY RED ANGUS BOX 344 CHEYENNE, OK 73628 ROBERT C. LAFFERTY PO BOX 442 WALTERS, OK 73572 LEVI WALTHER 8719 N JARDOT GLENCOE, OK 74032 JOSH WALTON 4713 EVANDALE DR ENID, OK 73703
Area 7 – Northeast Director – John Langdon GARY WHITLEY GBW HEREFORDS 1160 BRUGHS MILL RD FINCASTLE, VA 24090
Area 8 – Southeast Director – Raymond Prescott DAVID HERSTON HERSTON FARMS 8204 CR 25 KILLEN, AL 35645
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SONNY HENRY HENRY LAND & CATTLE CO. 203 EDWIN CIRCLE SARDIS, MS 38666 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Kurt Rich KENNETH M. KAHL 816 W ALTON ST BUNKER HILL, IL 62014
TROY & SONYA MASTERSON OZARK GRASSLANDS ANGUS BEEF, LLC 893 DEAN RD PROTEM, MO 65733
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Building Better Beef Registered Red Angus
(406) 632-5598 P.O. Box 2913 Harlowton, MT 59036
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300 Red Angus Lane Helmville, MT 59843 www.meyerbeef.com meyercoranch@blackfoot.net
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Amie & Teri Angelo
(406) 288-8171 • angelocattleco@blackfoot.net 96 N Mullan Trail • Drummond, MT 59832
Chuck Feddes (406) 284-3203
www.sutherlinfarms.com
Tim & Julie Shick
2610 Churchill Rd. Manhattan, MT 59741
P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050
(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net
Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247
2384 Barnum Rd. • Kaycee, WY 82639 Email: gravesredfork@wildblue.net
suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT
Bob & Julie Morton
2435 Logan Trident Road• Three Forks, MT 59752 1-866-GMRA-COW • www.gmracattle.com Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March
Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes
40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com
Proud to be a part of Montana’s Red Angus history!
Spear J Red Angus
Convenience Traits until the Cows Come Home!
Leland
Mark & Sue Mees • (406) 347-5413 Fertility Tested Bulls - Private Treaty
Harold Isaacs Family P.O. Box 49 Jordan, MT 59337 (406) 557-2371 Fax (406) 557-6158
Cam, Spike and Sally Forbes 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: beckton@wavecom.net
1-877-Red-Angus email: mtraa@mtredangus.com www.mtredangus.com
RED ANGUS RANCH
Annual Production Sale: 2nd Friday in March (701) 565-2347 Melvin & Luella Leland 34 mi. SE Sidney, MT Todd Leland 42 mi. N Beach, ND 192 ND Hwy 16 N Mile Mark 118 Hwy 16 Sidney, MT 59270
“EAT BEEF!” Happy Thanksgiving!
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in Big Sky Country! - We Focus on The Female -
LUCHT RED ANGUS
Vic & Shari Westphal
Email: klmpnra@gmail.com Registered Red Angus Cattle
RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179
ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS
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MARS RANCH
Maddy & Andy Roberts marsranch@midrivers.com 142 Silo Loop • Kinsey, MT 59338 406-234-2652 www.midrivers.com/~marsranch
MONTANA HEADQUARTERS Ryan Ludvigson • (406) 534-4263 rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com
FRITZ RED ANGUS
1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net
Comin’ Two’s... That’s all We Do!
Jim & Shelly Goggins • (406) 662-5102 89 Sand Creek Road • Bridger, MT 59014 Email: jim@beefunlimited.com beefunlimited.com
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Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"
Charlie & Linda Lewis
(406) 962-3330
Breeding Joint Bull Sale for with Feddes Balance Red Angus Craig & Taryn DeBoer Manhattan, MT • (406) 282-9029 Cell (406) 570-3304 • www.ctredangus.com
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President: Bruce Ketchum-Plevna, MT ketchum@midrivers.com
Vice Pres: Donna Laubach-Big Timber, MT klaubach@mtintouch.net
Sec./Treasurer: Cathy Redland-Hysham, MT redland@rangeweb.net
Bob (406) 855-3614 Jon (406) 581-7800 Chad (406) 740-0099
88 Redland Ranch Ln • Hysham, MT 59038 redland@rangeweb.net • www.redlandredangus.com
Directors: Brady Bowles-Chinook, MT bbowlesj5@yahoo.com
Chad Sutherlin-Stevensville, MT threeccattleco@yahoo.com Karen Raisland-St. Ignatius, MT sti4058@blackfoot.net
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AREA 1 - West
SHEAMAN RANCH Kerry and Debbie Sheaman
400 East Douglas Road • Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-7346 • Kerry.Sheaman@colostate.edu Maternal, Disposition, Calving Ease & Stayability Traits
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The Olsons
Harold & Family Robert & Kara 5094 93rd St. S.W. McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726
Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington Leonard Wood, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 65
AREA 3 Rocky Mountain
Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Kevin Miller, Director
www.solidrockredangus.com
AREA 4 - Southwest
Texas • New Mexico • Arizona
Texas Breeders can be found on page 55 Kylie DeVoe, Director
AREA 5 - Northern Plains Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Gary Jacobson, Director
FLATIRON RED ANGUS 1A BULLS & HEIFERS
MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
www.flatironredangus.com
Cory & Katy Johnson 5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677
Fort Garland, CO 81133 Mobile (719) 588-1877
www.smithredangus.com
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Red Angus & Red Angus Cross Steers & Heifers For Sale Edith Clarke & Gordon Harper (307) 655-9720
BASEL RED ANGUS Private Treaty Sales
Dallis Basel (605) 985-5205
Box 29 Union Center, SD 57787
Female Sale First Saturday in December Bull Sale Second Saturday in April Gary, Elaine, Tory & Tyler Sonstegard (320) 269-7290 (320) 226-2340 www.3scc.net
BROKEN HEART RANCH
HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190 Email: bhrranch@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com
Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893
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8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND
Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277
Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available
Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967 www.forsterredangus.com
Lawrence Forster 1600 Ash Ave. New Salem, ND 58563
Kenneth Forster 3247 85M Ave. SW Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450
JACOBSON RED ANGUS
Gary & Val
Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred
28280 75th Ave. N. (218) 962-3360 Hitterdal, MN 56552 Cell (701) 361-3189 www.Jacobson RedAngus.com Tony & Karen Messmer
8860 39th St. S.W. Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-3966 Cell (701) 290-2556 Email: tmessmer@messmerredangus.com
Private Treaty Sales of all Embryos & Semen Many Rare Sires!
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AREA 2 Montana
"We Breed Excitement"
Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. S.E. • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com
Ranch Red Angus
John & Stephanie Jung Family Mina, SD • (605) 380-1796 www.lazyjbarranch.com
Valnes Ranch Red Angus
Emit & Jayme Valnes • Eden, SD (605) 698-6596 • Cell (605) 228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus
Jared, Lacey & Paisley Namken • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com • jarednamken@hotmail.com
AREA 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma
Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 53 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 63 Barry Horsley, Director Kim Ford, Region B Director
MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma
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RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509
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AREA 7 - Northeast
Connecticut • Delaware • Indiana Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia
John Langdon, Director
CEDAR HILL FARM …suppliers of profitable, low maintenance, Dan & Alicia Stickel Phone & Fax (304) 884-7993 Rt. 2 Box 85A Email: cedarhillredangus@frontier.com Jane Lew, WV 26378 www.cedarhillfarmredangus.com - Bulls, females, embryos and semen by Private Treaty -
Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales
Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009
(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net
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Joe and Darlene Waggoner (580) 839-2493 jdwaggoner@pldi.net
Lampley Farms Registered Red Angus
Ron & Pat Lampley
3953 River Glen Dr. • Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931) 364-5628 • Cell (615) 804-3214 rlampley@realtracs.com
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AREA 9 - Midwest
WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS
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Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 34
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ELMWOOD FIELDS
Ernest & Betty Jo Christian P.O. Box 566, Union Bridge, MD 21791 (410) 775-0225 • Email: eschris@msn.com
AREA 8 - Southeast
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina
Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin
Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers
If you’re looking for Efficiency... Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!
Tom Karr
(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769
Kurt Rich, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 65
Bruce Westhuis
Registered Red Angus N 2802 490th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 664-8854
Kathy Zepp • (410) 848-2160 Gabe & Kelly Zepp • (410) 635-3922 David & Laura Zepp • (410) 751-2719
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ROUSE RED ANGUS
Gene Rouse 515-231-9129 Dan Bormann 515-520-7707 53966 290th St. • Huxley, IA 50124 www.rouseredangus.com email: rousefam@huxcomm.net
WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS Joe Bob, Nicona, Hannah & John Nelson
(405) 222-1600 • Chickasha, OK Red Angus Low BW Bulls & Semen for Sale!
Steven Harris DVM
4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 WWW.WMFREDANGUS.COM EMAIL: SPHARRISDVM@YAHOO.COM
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Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus
“Always With the Best Cattle‌Alwaysâ€? DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE
• Sale Management • Auctioneer • Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 • deichman@mtintouch.net
JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa
Foreign Breeders
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November 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for December ARA Magazine 1 LaCross Livestock Market Special Red Angus Section, LaCrosse, KS 1 Kniebel Cattle Co. Production Sale, White City, KS 2 Dakota Reds Female Sale, Mandan, ND 4-7 Strawberry Ridge Reds’ Buyer’s Choice Female Sale, Livingston, MT 6 Hub City Livestock Auction Special Red Angus Section, Aberdeen, SD 8 5L Right for the Times Red Angus Extravaganza, Sheridan, MT 8 Superior Video Auction, Fort Worth, TX 8 Red Western Classic Show, Reno, NV 9 Bet On Red Sale, Reno, NV 9 The Andras Kind Female Sale, Manchester, IL 9 Laubach Red Angus Production Sale, Big Timber, MT 11 North Missouri Livestock Special Red Angus Section, Milan, MO 13 OKC West Special Red Angus Section, El Reno, OK 14 Ludvigson Stock Farms Fall Herdbuilder Bull Sale, Park City, MT 14 Diamond D Angus Production Sale, Valier, MT 15 Entry Deadline for National Red Angus Open & Junior Show, Fort Worth, TX 15 Entry Deadline for ANLS Open Show, Phoenix, AZ 18 Gall Family Red Angus, Workin’ Girls Online Sale 18 Green Springs Bull Test, Mo-Kan Livestock - Butler, MO 21 Red Angus Show, NAILE, Louisville, KY 22 Superior Video Auction, Fort Worth, TX 23 Great Northern Red Angus Sale, Fergus Falls, MN 24 Harvest of the Reds Sale, Macomb, IL 29-30 Crowfoot Cattle Co. Complete Red & Black Angus Dispersal, Standard, AB, CA 30 Daigger Angus Red and Black Herd Reduction Sale, North Platte, NE 30 Ladies In Red, Lake Benton, MN
December 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for January ARA Magazine 2-3 Mitchell Livestock Auction Special Red Angus Section, Mitchel, SD 3 Western Video Market, Reno, NV 3 Foothills Red Angus Commercial Heifer Sale, Mitchell, SD 4 Big Sky Elite Female Sale, Three Forks, MT 5 Bieber Red Angus “Bieber Fever V” Sale, Leola, SD 5 Joplin Regional Stockyards Special Red Angus Section, Carthage, MO 5 Valentine Livestock Auction Special Red Angus Section, Valentine, NE 6 Eastern Missouri Commission Co. Special Red Angus Section, Bowling Green, MO 7 Sonstegard Cattle Co. Female Sale, Montevideo, MN 8 Red Carpet Classic Red Angus Sale, Decorah, IA 9 Cross Diamond Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Bertrand, NE 13 North Dakota Red Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, Bismarck, ND 14 North Dakota Red Select Sale, Mandan, ND 14 Stocking Stuffer Sale, Union Grove, NC 16 Forster Red Angus Bull Sale, Dickinson, ND 19 Valentine Livestock Auction Special Red Angus Section, Valentine, NE 20 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for February ARA Magazine 28 Red Angus ANLS Junior Show, Phoenix, AZ 30 Red Angus ANLS Open Show, Phoenix, AZ 31 Lazy J Bar Ranch New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, Aberdeen, SD
January 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for February ARA Magazine 7 Massena Livestock Sales Special Red Angus Section, Massena, IA 9 Valentine Livestock Auction Special Red Angus Section, Valentine, NE 11 NWSS Jr. Red Angus Show, Denver, CO 11 Reds on the Rocks, Denver, Colo. 12 NWSS Red Angus Pen Show, Denver, CO 12 Mile High Classic Red Angus Sale, Denver, CO 13 NWSS Red Angus Open Show, Denver, CO 20 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for March ARA Magazine 24 Eastern Missouri Commission Co. Special Red Angus Section, Bowling Green, MO 25 M.C. Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, AB
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Rt. 2 Box 129A • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 867-5545 Merrilyn & Larry Ellison 8828 North Elm Branch Ln Fair Grove, MO 65648 (417) 759-9125 lmehhills@att.net
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LORENZEN RANCHES P.O. Box 1519 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6108 Larry Lorenzen
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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co ............................55 5L Red Angus..................................25,59 ABS ......................................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 Andras Stock Farm ..............................66 Angelo Cattle Company .......................58 Angus World ........................................62 Atkinson Reds ......................................27 Axtell Cattle Co ....................................60 Bachman Cattle Farms ........................65 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus .........60 Basel Red Angus..................................60 Beatty Farms .......................................27 Beckton Stock Farm ..........................3,58 Beeby Prairie City Farms......................61 Beef Unlimited ......................................59 Bieber Red Angus ................................7 Big Sky Elite Sale ............................16-17 BIM Red Angus ....................................61 Birdwell, James ....................................62 Birdwell, Joel ........................................62 Bola Red Angus ..............................55,56 Bovine Elite ..........................................56 Bowles J5 Red Angus ..........................59 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................28,60 Brown, RA ............................................55 Brylor Ranch.........................................62 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................26 Bull Hill Ranch ......................................27 Bullis Creek Ranch ..........................53,56 C-T........................................................59 Cabernet ..............................................65 Campbell Red Angus............................76 Canadian Red Roundup ......................57 Canadian RA Promotion Society..........62 Cattlecliffs Ranch..................................76 Cattle Visions........................................38 Cedar Hill Farm ....................................61 Chiefline Red Angus ............................55 Christensen Red Angus ......................59 Choat Cattle Co ....................................53 Conover, Al ..........................................62 Country Acres Farm ............................61 Croissant Red Angus ......................10,60 Cross Diamond................................53,67 Crump Red Angus ..........................41,60 CUP Lab...............................................62 D&D Cattle Co .....................................53 DV Auction............................................36 Daigger Angus......................................50 Damar Farms........................................31 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage ..........62 Diamond H............................................63 Double Eagle Ranch ............................65
Double Tree Red Angus........................58 Dwyer Hilltop Ranch ............................27 Elmwood Fields ....................................61 Faylor Red Angus ................................63 Feddes..................................................58 Fick Red Angus ....................................53 Fischer’s Red Angus ............................58 Flaming Livestock Co ..........................63 Flatiron Red Angus ..............................60 Foothills Red Angus ............................34 Forster Red Angus ..........................37,60 Fritz Red Angus....................................59 Gall Family Red Angus ........................12 Genex/CRI.......................................62,68 Gibson Red Angus ..............................27 Gilchrist ................................................62 Gill Red Angus......................................45 Glacier Red Angus ..............................58 Great Northern Sale ............................35 Green Mountain Red Angus ................58 Griffith Seedstock ................................63 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ........................55 H & F Red Angus .................................63 Halfmann Red Angus ........................2,55 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....................53 Harbin Red Angus ...............................55 Harmony Hills Red Angus ....................65 Harms Plainview Ranch ......................63 Harvest of the Reds Sale......................44 Hickory Hill Farm ..................................27 Hidden Creek Farm ..............................61 High Summit Cattle Co.........................65 Hoft Red Angus ...................................63 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo....54 Hueftle Cattle Co ............................14,53 Illinois Red Angus Association ............61 JK Cattle Co. ........................................27 JST Red Angus ....................................65 Jacobson Red Angus ..........................60 James Red Angus ................................66 Janssen Red Angus ............................63 Jacobs, Roger ......................................62 Jarvis Red Angus ................................27 Jeffries Land & Cattle ..........................65 Kansas Red Angus Assoc. ..................63 Karr Farms............................................61 Kernen’s Cattle ....................................57 KK Farms..............................................65 Klompien Red Angus............................59 Kniebel Cattle Co..................................63 Kolle Red Angus..............................55,62 Lacy’s Red Angus ................................65 Ladies in Red Sale ..............................49 Lampley Farms ....................................61
Laubach Red Angus ........................43,58 Lautenschlager & Sons.........................65 Lazy J Bar........................................30,60 Lazy W Farm ........................................65 Leland Red Angus ..........................23,58 Liberty Ranch ......................................63 Little Creek Farm ..................................27 Loonan Stock Farm ..............................62 Loosli Red Angus ................................65 Lorenzen Ranches ..............................65 Lucht Red Angus .................................59 Ludvigson Stock Farms ..............32,33,59 Majestic Meadows ................................21 MARS Red Angus ................................59 Maple Oaks Red Angus........................65 McLean Red Angus ..............................27 McMurphy Farms..................................61 McPhee Red Angus..............................65 Meado-West Farms ..............................61 Mees Ranch ........................................58 Mendoza Red Angus............................65 Mercer Farm ........................................27 Messmer Red Angus............................60 Meyer Cattle Co. ..................................58 Mile High Classic Sale..........................25 Milk Creek Reds. ..................................59 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc ..............60 Montana RAAA.....................................58 Morris/Box Ranch ................................55 Mushrush Red Angus........................5,63 Namken Red Angus ............................61 National Spotlight Auction ....................24 Nelson Ranch ..................................12,69 North Dakota Red Angus Assoc ..........51 North Dakota Red Select Sale ............47 North Santiam Red Angus....................65 OHR......................................................60 OOF Farm ............................................27 Ozark Hills Genetics.............................65 ORIgen ................................................62 Peacock Red Angus ............................56 Pelton Red Angus.................................63 Pieper Red Angus ................................53 Pifers Livestock Marketing....................57 Plain Jan’s ............................................57 Pool Ranch...........................................62 Presser Red Angus ..............................55 Quality Genetics ..................................55 Quartz Valley Red Angus ....................65 Rafter JX Ranch ..................................72 Ramsdale Reds ...................................63 Red Angus Society of Australia ............62 Redland Red Angus ............................59 Red Carpet Classic Sale ......................39
Red Cow Relocators ............................62 Red Fork Red Angus ............................58 Red Hill Farm........................................27 Reds on the Rocks Sale ......................42 Rhodes Red Angus ..............................63 Ritchey..................................................55 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ..............57 Rock Creek Red Angus ........................59 Rouse Red Angus ................................61 S Diamond Angus.................................53 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ..................53 Sandhill Red Angus ..............................59 Schuler Red Angus ..............................53 Schumacher Trust ................................63 Scott Farm Red Angus ........................60 Schumacher Trust ................................63 Shamrock Nook ....................................48 Sheaman Ranch ..................................60 Shepherd Red Angus ..........................59 Shepard Settlement Farm ....................57 Shoal Creek..........................................65 Smith Land & Cattle Co ........................60 Solid Rock Red Angus..........................60 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ....................29,58 Southeast Red Angus Association ......27 Spear J Red Angus... ..........................58 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ..................65 Stocking Stuffer Sale ............................19 Strawberry Ridge Reds ..................15,58 Sun River..............................................59 Sutherlin Farms ....................................58 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................27 Sycamore Farm ....................................27 TJS Red Angus ....................................58 Tailgate Ranch .....................................63 Tally Farms ..........................................27 Tennessee Valley Red Angus ..............27 Texas Red Angus Association ............53 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................27 Triple Creek Ranch ..............................55 Valentine Farms....................................61 Valnes Red Angus ................................60 VF Red Angus........................................9 Waggoner Red Angus ..........................61 Wedel Red Angus ................................63 Westphal Red Angus............................59 Whitley Red Angus ..............................27 Wildcat Creek Ranch ...........................63 Willows Farm Company........................61 Wind-A-Near Ranch..............................64 Woods V Bar X Ranch ........................65 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ..............61
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