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HERD HERD STAYABILITY STAYABILITY Beckton Beckton is the is the #1 Herd #1 Herd in the in the breed breed for Stayability, for Stayability, andand has has been been for many for many years. years. 43 of 43the of the top top 50 sires 50 sires in the in the breed breed for Stayability for Stayability EPDEPD are are Beckton Beckton siressires or descended or descended from from Beckton Beckton siressires including including 15 of 15the of the top top 20. 20. HighHigh reproducreproductiontion raterate andand cattle cattle thatthat work work for their for their owners, owners, rather rather thanthan the the other other wayway around. around. These These are are the the cattle cattle thatthat staystay in in youryour herd. herd. LOWLOW MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ENERGY ENERGY ThisThis has has alsoalso been been the the #1 Herd #1 Herd for Low for Low Maintenance Maintenance Energy Energy requirements requirements for many for many years. years. 6 of6the of the top top 20 sires 20 sires in in the the entire entire breed breed for lowest for lowest Maintenance Maintenance Energy Energy EPDEPD are are Beckton Beckton sires. sires. No other No other cattle cattle will will do ado better a better job job cutting cutting youyou cowherd cowherd feedfeed requirements requirements andand saving saving youyou money. money. EASY EASY CALVING CALVING TheThe #1 Herd #1 Herd for easy for easy calving, calving, withwith the the bestbest average average Calving Calving EaseEase EPDEPD of any of any major major herd. herd. 13 of 13the of the top top 20 sires 20 sires in in the the breed breed for low for low Birth Birth Weight Weight EPDEPD are are Beckton Beckton sires. sires. No other No other genetics genetics come come close. close. GROWTH GROWTH from from Birth Birth to Market to Market Beckton Beckton bulls bulls are are leaders leaders in total in total raterate of growth, of growth, from from birth birth to market to market weight. weight. TheThe average average birthbirth weight weight EPDEPD of our of our salesale bullsbulls last last yearyear waswas minus minus -4.0,-4.0, andand the the average average yearling yearling weight weight EPDEPD is plus is plus +80.+80. Beckton Beckton cattle cattle startstart withwith lowlow birth birth weight weight andand reach reach a high a high market market (yearling) (yearling) weight weight quickly quickly – for– quicker for quicker marketability marketability andand lessless costcost to market. to market.

TheThe newnew HERD-BUILDER HERD-BUILDER Index Index recently recently developed developed andand implemented implemented by by the the RedRed Angus Angus Association Association combines combines economically economically relevant relevant EPD’s EPD’s (maternal, (maternal, growth growth andand carcass carcass traits traits as well as well as fertility), as fertility), andand weights weights eacheach EPDEPD for its forcontribution its contribution to overall to overall herdherd profitability. profitability. Designed Designed for for commercial commercial producers producers retaining retaining replacement replacement heifers, heifers, thisthis single single index index measure measure compares compares andand ranks ranks all Red all Red Angus Angus siressires in the in the breed, breed, to provide to provide a single a single measure measure of expected of expected profitability profitability for every for every siresire compared compared to all to all other other RedRed Angus Angus sires. sires. 41 of 41the of the 50 highest 50 highest ranking ranking siressires on the on the RedRed Angus Angus Herd Herd Builder Builder Index Index are are Beckton Beckton siressires or descended or descended from from Beckton Beckton sires, sires, including including 16 of 16the of the top top 20. 20. In our In our annual annual bullbull salesale on Tuesday, on Tuesday, April April 12, most 12, most of the of the 250250 bulls bulls andand 50 heifers 50 heifers selling selling willwill rankrank in the in the top top 10%10% of Red of Red Angus Angus breed. breed. Many Many of the of the bulls bulls in the in the salesale willwill be in bethe in the top top 1 or12% or 2% of the of the breed, breed, withwith an expected an expected profprofitability itability gaingain overover $15,000. $15,000. Even Even the the average average bullbull in our in our salesale willwill havehave an expected an expected profitability profitability gaingain of more of more thanthan $10,000 $10,000 compared compared to the to the average average non-Beckton non-Beckton RedRed Angus Angus bull.bull. For For more more information information about about the the Herd Herd Builder Builder Index, Index, please please contact contact either either us or usthe or the RedRed Angus Angus Association. Association.

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BECKTON’S 71st Anniversary BULL and HEIFER SALE Tuesday, April 12, 2015

These are the cattle that work for the commercial producer – 41 of the top 50 highest ranking sires on the Herd-Builder Index are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires, including 16 of the top 20.

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Official Publication of the Red Angus Association of America

Volume 52, Number 1

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Resolve to Collect Better Data at Calving ...54

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UNL Researches Haplotype Inclusion for Robust Genetic Predictions ...64

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New Livestock Rules Attempt to Curb Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Resistance ...72

Board Commentary

Association Commentary

JRA Junior Spotlight

“Show Us Your Tags” Photo Contest Results

Marketing Update

Member Services Bulletin

Forgotten Resolutions... No Longer

Member News

104

Sale Reports

124

Show Report

116

New Members

129

Calendar of Events

136

Information Directories

Index to Advertisers

138

Cover photo by Stephanie Schuler, Bridgeport, Nebraska.

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Board Commentary

RAAA Board of Directors President Kim Ford Bertrand, Nebraska thefords@crossdiamondcattle.com

First Vice President/ Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Kevin Miller Briggsdale, Colorado kmiller@wigginstel.com Second Vice President/ Region A Director Bob Morton Three Forks, Montana info@gmracattle.com Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Pendleton, Oregon lorenzensam@gmail.com Area 2 Director - Montana Bruce Ketchum Plevna, Montana ketchum@midrivers.net Area 4 Director - Southwest Kyley DeVoe Justin, Texas kyley@3klandandcattle.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains Steve Koester Steele, North Dakota koester@bektel.com Area 6 Director - Great Plains Newley Hutchison Canton, Oklahoma newley@chainranch.com 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 Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

Strategic Plan Promises Vision of Success New Year’s resolutions are either already being broken or moving toward lifechanging opportunities. No matter what your resolutions are though, to be successful they require planning, change and follow through. For the past six months, members, staff and industry leaders have dedicated countless hours to the rewriting of a fiveyear plan for the Red Angus Association of America. As a result, the RAAA has a vision of success for all members. It is written down, has tasks assigned, and even has dates to achieve each one. The Strategic Plan will move RAAA forward with purpose and intention. Everything the RAAA does for the next five years will be driven by the “30,000foot view,” called the Vision Statement and Strategic Objective, supported by Strategic Goals. Not many words are used, but they are powerfully concise, clear and forward thinking. Vision: The RAAA provides visionary leadership and innovation to enhance the beef industry’s profitability through the competitive advantages of Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. Strategic Objective: Increase Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle as measured by increasing the number of Red Angus bulls transferred by 8% annually for the next five years. Guided by this vision statement, strategic objective and five strategic goals, and checked for adherence to the 10 Core Policies, the Strategic Plan will drive RAAA successfully into the future.

6 American Red Angus Magazine ■ January 2016

Rest assured as you begin to study and mark bull sale catalogs and plan for the 2016 bull-buying season, that no other breed association has a membership with RAAA’s level of dedication to the accurate, scientifically driven, pertinent data. Of the 10 Core Policies, all but two have a reference to commercial cattlemen, sound science or objectively describing Red Angus cattle. Beginning with the 2017 calf crop, every sire with registered progeny will have its parentage DNA profile on file. RAAA is utilizing another scientifically available tool to insure the accuracy of the Red Angus data base. Exciting research projects are being funded by RAFI (see the December issue of ARA) and the Red Angus membership. The results of these studies will provide additional information to further improve the ability for you to accurately select Red Angus genetics. These projects will also increase the reliability of EPDs – the only way to objectively compare cattle across contemporary groups and across herds! In addition to all of this, we welcome Tom Brink as our CEO. He understands the importance of supporting commercial cattlemen’s success to assure the acceptance and sustainability of the Red Angus breed now and into the future. He will lead us forward guided by the Vision, Core Policies and our brand-new Strategic Plan. The RAAA does not make New Year’s resolutions. Instead it follows a methodical plan. It is an exciting time to be part of an innovative, forward-thinking breed. Happy New Year and enjoy the ride. ■

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Tom Brink, Brighton, Colorado, has been named CEO of the Red Angus Association of America. President Kim Ford announced the hire of Brink in late November. She noted the extensive selection process, the approval of the Board of Directors and is looking forward to the future of the breed and the organization. “This is an invigorating time for the Red Angus breed. Tom not only brings incredible industry knowledge and experience to our organization, but he also possesses the skills and character – along with innovative and synergistic thinking – to propel our breed into a new era,” said Ford. Brink brings a wealth of beef industry experience to the RAAA, previously serving several top organizations including Cattle-Fax, American Gelbvieh Association, J & F Oklahoma Holdings, Inc., (JBS Five Five Rivers Feeding LLC) and most recently as the founder and president of Top Dollar Angus. “I am looking forward to the opportunity and the challenge to bring the Red Angus breed to the forefront of the beef industry in this country and beyond,” said Brink. “Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle have much to offer ranchers and cattle feeders in terms of profit-driven traits which result in high-quality, nutritious and wholesome beef for today’s demanding consumer.” The Red Angus breed has the genetics to successfully contribute and excel in all segments of the beef industry, from cow-calf and stocker operations to feedlot and finishing phases of the business. Brink holds three degrees from Kansas State University; a Bachelor’s degree in animal sciences and industry (1983) Master’s of Science degree in animal science and industries (1985), and a Master’s in agricultural economics (1987).

Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focus! 8 American Red Angus Magazine ■ January 2016

He and his wife Mindy have four grown children; Erin (26), Austin (24), and twins Dylan and Coltin (20). Brink will begin in his role mid-January. ■

Calving Ease, Growth, Maternal and Carcass Traits

Spring Western Classic Bull Sale March 14, 2016

Featuring Sons Of These Power House Impact Herd Sires 16 sons of PAR Prime Time 001Z 1/12/14 #1525587 HrdBldr GrdMstr CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA 118

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1.13 0.15 48 0.31

10 sons of Dunn Drought Breaker A510 1/17/13 #1610004 HrdBldr GrdMstr CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA 157

-1.6 77 122

1.14 0.02 40 0.29

8 sons of Bieber Hard Drive Y120 2/11/11 #1436718 HrdBldr GrdMstr CED BW WW YW MILK MARB YG CW REA 133

Join us at the Mile High Classic Sale January 10th for your opportunity to purchase the pick of our 2016 heifer calf crop.

-2.5 86 132

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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 Chief Executive Officer Tom Brink Ext. 8 • tombrink@redangus.org

Director of Breed Improvement Larry Keenan Ext. 12 • larry@redangus.org Accounting Director Jeanene McCuistion Ext. 11 • jeanene@redangus.org

Director of Commercial Marketing Gary Fike Ext. 20 • gary@redangus.org

Director of Business Development Harold Bertz Ext. 19 • harold@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Specialist Barrett Carlisle Ext. 16 • barrett@redangus.org Tag Program Coordinator and Member Services Specialist Chessie Garret Ext. 2 • chessie@redangus.org

ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org

Communications Coordinator Beth Gaines Ext. 17 • beth@redangus.org Junior Programs Coordinator Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 kim@redangus.org

Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 5 • kenda@redangus.org Member Accounts Charli Crawford Ext. 3 • charli@redangus.org

Registry Manager Angelia Brooks Ext. 5 • angelia@redangus.org Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069

Lucila “Lucy” Meyer Ext. 7 • lucy@redangus.org Kay Hurley Ext. 6 • kay@redangus.org

Lori Ireland Ext. 18 • lori@redangus.org

DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org

by Twig Marston, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Invest in Red Angus Profit-Driving Traits The January ARA Magazine is always one of my favorite issues. From cover to cover, the pages are filled with opportunities to view and learn about Red Angus genetics. Regardless of your operation’s marketing plan, the January through April ARA Magazines provides you with the most current and inclusive material to make breeding-selection decisions with lasting results. You will be able to survey and find those cattle that meet your management plan, regardless if you want to retain ownership through the feedyard, sell feeder calves, background and grow, accent a cowherd and/or retain replacement heifers. You will find that 2016 will be a great year for adding bull power to your herds because Red Angus members have diligently used all available resources to craft outstanding sets of herd bull prospects for you to rely on. You will find the number of bulls being presented to the public this coming year will provide ample opportunities for you to invest in traits that increase profits and lower your production costs. Bulls are available to accentuate those traits you need whether it is in one specific area or a balance of economic drivers. Cattle with the bred-in ability to convert your natural resources continue to mold the most productive cowherds in the history of the U.S. beef business. The success and progress we have achieved in the past six decades in beef production efficiency is second to no one else in the world as we continue to build on the foundational principles laid down by our forefathers.

10 American Red Angus Magazine ■ January 2016

Lead by the mindset of all Red Angus breeders to record and use performance data when making breeding decisions and the continued philosophy to expanded multi-trait selection, the Red Angus breed has been a flashlight illuminating the proper path for the beef industry to follow. Simply put, the Red Angus breed has been and continues to be the leader for others to follow. Ranchers from across the country have found our guiding principles to be core to their operations. The Red Angus breed is and will remain dedicated to providing the commercial beef industry with the right kind of documented, performance-drive cattle. It’s been said variety is the “spice of life.” As you flip through the ARA pages you will find firsthand there is a fantastic selection of herd bulls tailored to you and your operation. In addition, you will have ample selection from geographical regions and locales, feeding and development protocols, and after-sale services. The Red Angus Association of America wishes all of you a prosperous, happy New Year. As we go about our daily lives, let us remember the many blessing we share. This time of year reminds me of the Gaelic blessing: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. ■

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RAAA 1379610 1A

BECKTON NEBULA P P707 x 5L DESTINATION 893-6215

The PREMIER Curve Bender & Carcass Sire ✔ Among an ultra-elite group of proven sires ranking in the top 3% of the breed for both HerdBuilder & GridMaster Indexes ✔ PREMIER progeny and his service have commanded attention around the country and have been highly sought after ✔ Progeny are thick made, correct, well balanced and clean fronted ✔ Exceptional EPDs, packaging low birth weight and high growth with added carcass merit CED

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ANDRAS FUSION R236 RAAA 1506931 1A

ANDRAS IN FOCUS B175 x ANDRAS THUNDER B105

Energize Your Herd with FUSION Elite calving ease potential with strong growth, marbling and maternal traits Wide bodied, deep ribbed and heavy muscled Outstanding foot quality and structural soundness Outcross pedigree featuring the proven influence of calving ease, maternal and docility leader IN FOCUS ✔ First progeny are moderate in stature, thick made, deep bodied and soft sided - they have a super disposition with excellent calving ease ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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FEDDES OSCAR X28 RAAA 1368605 1A

RED CROWFOOT OLE’S OSCAR x BIEBER ROMERO 9136

Next Step Calving Ease & Maternal ✔ OLE’S OSCAR’s best son for both direct and maternal calving ease and still an industry leader for growth and marbling ✔ Offers more depth of rib, muscle shape, and calving ease than his sire ✔ His dam is a fabulous young cow that is working toward donor status ✔ His maternal grand dam, Feddes Sleek 2S, is a favorite in the Feddes Red Angus donor pen ✔ Progeny are very consistent, moderate framed, deep bodied and wide based CED

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+11 .51

-3.5 +72 .64 .58

+125 .58

+25 .40

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+8 .34

+11 .20

+39 +.04 +.01 .46 .26 .38

+12 .44

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DNA tested AMF, CAF, NHF, OSF

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His calves come easy and are vigorous to thrive in harsh environments. CED

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014AR02075 | Reg #1382355 | 99.9% 1B | Nebula P707 x Romero

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Rebel is a proven calving ease sire, tailored to the commercial cattlemen.

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Rebel brings the traits to the table that make Red Angus cattle great: calving ease, strong performance, maternal strength and marbling.

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Rebel joins Conquest as the only bulls in the Red Angus breed that are -6 or less for BW and greater than 15 CED, 95 YW and 20 Milk. CED

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Marketing Update

by Barrett Carlisle, Commercial Marketing Specialist

Simply Adding Value As fall fades away and a blustery winter and early spring begin to sneak up on us, commercial cowcalf producers know bull sale season is fast approaching. Soon it will be time to select the next sire that will make your cowherd more profitable. As you flip through a mountain of catalogs and online advertisements remember what Red Angus has to offer. No question, the cattle themselves sell the breed. Great maternal traits and mothering instinct pair with the legendary marbling ability and feedlot performance expected of these red cattle. But at the Red Angus Association of America, we offer much, much more beyond individual selection traits – and that value comes in the form of commercial marketing efforts. Marketing Milestone Our FCCP “Yellow Tag” program has always been the key to market differentiation with Red Angus cattle. Most readers are familiar with the program and its outstanding success. To those who have already put their faith in “the tag,” Red Angus sincerely thanks you.

The program has experienced unprecedented growth over the past year and we just rolled over the 2 MILLION tag mark for FCCP tags sold in our program’s history! With the numbers of tagged cattle continuing to increase, it gives our marketing team more opportunities to go to work for you, the commercial producer.

More Red Angus Feeder Calf Special Sales are held at local sale barns; we have made modifications to the Choice+ grid with Tyson Fresh Meats; we have negotiated a new grid – the G.O. Red Grid with Greater Omaha; and have unveiled Superior Livestock Auction data that proves Red Angus-sired feeder cattle are simply worth more money than any other cattle, including blackhided calves. These diverse marketing opportunities are designed to add value in every phase of the beef value chain. Perhaps most exciting is the fact that the yellow tag is set to gain even more capabilities for differentiation within the market place. Our team just completed our part of the Strategic Plan and our efforts and ideas are wholly focused on giving the tag even more capabilities, value and uniqueness within this industry. Be sure to join us at BrainTrust in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 9 for the unveiling of the full plan! These are exciting times to be involved in this far-reaching breed of cattle.

Tag Program Coordinator With the tag program growing rapidly, we have made adjustments in the office to accommodate large volumes of orders. When you call to place your tag order, you will now be speaking with Chessie Garrett. We are extremely excited to add Chessie to the marketing team because of her continued focus on customer service and vast knowledge of the cattle industry.

Chessie’s efforts and role will be vital to the continued success of this program. Many of you may have met Chessie at the National Office in Denton, Texas, or at National Convention this past September. If you have been around her, I would bet that you quickly recognized her work ethic and selfless personality. It is our hope that when you call to order tags for your spring calves, you have the chance to get to know Chessie as she will be key to our breed and the marketing team. Transfer Enables Enrollment Finally, before bull sale season kicks off it is important to remember: In order to enroll in the money-making FCCP tag program, your bulls must be transferred to your name. It is key for your bull supplier to know this and I encourage members to always remember this point. You do not want to be the shackles holding your commercial bull buyers back within the marketplace. If members or commercial bull buyers have questions as to how to transfer bulls, do not hesitate to contact us. It is the first step to successful market differentiation. I hope all of you have a great winter and spring, and enjoy the bull sale season. There is no better time to get out and meet new people and reflect on the past year’s ups and downs. As you pick out your next sire battery, remember that Red Angus represents much more than just outstanding maternal traits, marbling ability and feedlot performance. Red Angus represents commercial marketing and market differentiation, simply adding value.

Upcoming Red Angus FCCP sales can be found on the “Calendar of Events” page.

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Marketing Update

Garrett to Coordinate Tag Programs

obtained in December of 2015. A member of the marketing team, Garrett will be the primary contact for the RAAA electronic marketing programs such as Red Angus Stockyard, FeederFax and FeMail. She will also aid multiple departments with the ability to fill in as the need arises.

Chessie Garrett has been named the tag program coordinator and member services specialist for the Red Angus Association of America. In her role, she will aid producers in enrollment into the USDA-processverified program and provide program support in completing the required elements of ordering tags for the Feeder Calf Certification Program, Allied Access and ProCow tag programs. Garrett is no stranger to the beef industry or the Red Angus breed. She grew up on a commercial cowcalf operation where she was

involved in added-value marketing programs. She was an active member of the Junior Red Angus program as a youth and completed an internship with the RAAA. In the last year, she has worked part-time in the RAAA National Office as she pursued her bachelor’s degree in animal science from Tarleton State University, which she successfully

“The beef industry and Red Angus breed have been my life-long passion,” said Garrett. “I’m excited that research is indicating calves identified as having Red Angus influence have a higher value in the marketplace. I look forward to working with RAAA stakeholders from across the country and aiding them in maximizing a return on their Red Angus genetic investments.” Garrett can be reached at chessie@redangus.org or 940-387–3502, Ext. 2. ■

Rolling out the New 2016 Models!

Join us for our 23rd Annual

Spring Fling Sale on March 26, 2016! Yearling Bulls & Females

Unique and Fresh pedigrees with progeny from: Red Brylor Kodiak 3A • Andras Fusion R236 RMJ Redman 1T • Fischer Arson 350 Fischer Soldier 373

Sticking to Red Angus Basics since 1988!

Ron & Esther Fischer

(406) 632-5598 • Box 2913 • Harlowton, MT 59036 fischerra@mtintouch.net • www.FischerRedAngus.com 16 American Red Angus Magazine ■ January 2016

Gill Red Angus "You Buy We Bid” Bull Sale

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 1:00 P.M. (MT) • AT THE RANCH • TIMBER LAKE, SD

SELLING 240 HEAD

240 BULLS - 140 COMING TWO YEAR OLD BULLS - 100 YEARLING BULLS

1DR Victory 0034 30+ Sons Sell! Gill Red Angus 13138 256th Ave Timber Lake, SD 57656

www.gillredangus.com

Follow Gill Red Angus on Facebook!

You buy our bulls, we bid on your calves! Larry Gill • 605.865.3288 Brent Gill • 605.848.3722 Bryan Gill • 701.730.0134

bigredgenetics@hotmail.com

NORTHLINE ANGUS PARTNERSHIP

NORTHLINE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CATTLE BREEDERS

Surrounded by Northline winning banners, Wendy and Howard Schneider entertained a group of twenty Interantional Cattle Breeders who visited Northline Angus during the 2015 FarmFair International.

CRSL NAVAHO

2015 FarmFair International Senior Champion Bull Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Co-owned by Northline and Horizon Angus, and new partners Swearngin Angus, Lawrence, Kansas, where he will be the foundation sire for their new Red breeding program.

RED NORTHLINE BLONDIE

U.S. National Red Angus Show Class Winner Billings, Montana Co-owned by Northline and Collier Diamond C. Sired by Red Northline Ignition. Dam is out of Red Northline Trueblood

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817.832.5838

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RED NORTHLINE GFA CRUSH 16B

2015 FarmFair International Junior and Grand Champion Bull Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Many admirerâ€™s have labeled Crush a â€˜breed changerâ€™ and one of the most unique bulls of any breed.

A group of Diamond C heifers hand selected by Howard Schneider. Part of the group are Navaho and Fat Toni daughterâ€™s along with several bred to Navaho.

CRSL GRAND LADY U.S. National Red Angus Show Class Winner Billings, Montana Owned by Collier Diamond C Ranch and selected by Howard Schneider.

ST "NNUAL /ORTHLINE $OLLIER %IAMOND $ +UBILEE Ä? .AY Ä? ."3, :063 $"-&/%"34 john b collier iv collierdiamondcranch.com cowboycollier@embarqmail.com 817.832.5838

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JRA Update

Red Angus Scholarship Deadline February 15th

Are you a high school senior and looking for money for college? Let your hard work in the Red Angus breed earn you some cash for college! This spring the RAAA/JRA will be awarding at least $5,500 in college scholarships (a minimum of five scholarships at $1,000 and one at $500). Scholarship applications are due Feb. 15. Find full details by following this link: http://redangus.org/jra/ programs/scholarships

Scholarships to Support Agriculture’s Future from Accelerated Genetics Accelerated Genetics is helping to ensure a bright future for agriculture with the offering of various scholarships. Youth are the foundation and next generation of agriculture and Accelerated Genetics is proud to provide the following scholarships to its customers’ families!

Youth Scholarship Accelerated Genetics awards four $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning to major in agriculture at a short course, vocational technical college or a four-year university. Any high school senior who has participated in FFA, 4-H, any of the various breed organizations or any other agricultural organizations is eligible to apply. The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2016. Collegiate Scholarship Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students currently enrolled in a short course, vocational technical college or a four-year university degree program. Supported by Accelerated Genetics, the collegiate program is

available to individuals who are currently in their freshman, sophomore or junior year, and are majoring in any agricultural field. This scholarship program is run by the National FFA Foundation. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2016. For more information on Accelerated Genetics’ scholarship offerings visit www.accelgen.com, call 1-800-4519275 or email scholarships@ accelgen.com.

Request for State Junior Contacts

One goal of the JRA board is to increase the connectivity with each of the states. We need your help! In an effort to build a contact list for every state (whether the state has a formal junior group or not), we are looking for a point of contact to share information about junior opportunities and to gather information about junior activities in the state. If you are – or know who is – a point of contact for junior activity in your state, please email the contact information to Joseph Groce at jrajoseph1@gmail.com. Don't assume that someone else sent the contact information or be concerned that we receive the same information multiple times! Your help is appreciated!

Request for Regional/State Updates

As the JRA board prepares the annual Red Generation newsletter, one goal is to include regional and state information since the newsletter goes to the mailbox of every JRA member. To have your information included, please submit information about upcoming regional and state events to Anna Miller at jraanna@gmail.com by Feb. 1.

20 American Red Angus Magazine ■ January 2016

Engage with JRA!

2015 - 2016 Board Jaclyn Ketchum, Mountains Region President ketchumjaclyn@gmail.com

Maddy Mushrush, Great Plains Region jramaddy@gmail.com Anna Miller, West Region jraanna@gmail.com

Kacey Koester, North Plains Region jrakacey@gmail.com Genna VanWye, Northeast Region jragenna@gmail.com Joseph Groce, South Region jrajoseph1@gmail.com Web: redangus.org/jra Facebook: facebook.com/JuniorRedAngus Instagram: jraassoc

Make Plans to Participate in the Annual Junior Round-Up You won’t want to miss what’s in store for the annual Round-Up of JRA members this summer in Virginia! We’ll dive deep into Virginia agriculture through our travel and tours, challenge ourselves as we compete for awards and prizes, and have fun as we build friendships that last a lifetime. Mark your calendar now to join us in Virginia June 29 through July 2. Registration details will be available on the Red Angus website March 1.

Orion Beef Group

Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Dakota Bull and Female Sale February 22, 2016 Selling 100 Red Angus, Red Hybred and New Sale Location! Red Simmental Bulls Missouri River Feeders • Center, North Dakota • 1 PM CST A Sample of the Superior Outcross Bulls Selling in this Power Packed Event “HERDBUILDERS” THAT RANK AT THE TOP OF THE BREED

REG #

HERD

1744738

5304C

185

GRID CED

10 -5.2 70 126

MILK ME

HPG

CEM STAY

6 16 0.73 0.24

0.28 0.09

0.30 -0.01

Prospect x EXT 7455 x Widespread • The BEST Package in the entire offering! Check out his profile!

1744779

5350C

183

-1.4 75 128

2 17 0.88 0.02

Redemption x Warrior x Grand Cherokee • Big Spread and High Herbuilder! Check this one out sale day!

1744885

5356C

183

-3.4 79 131

7 17 0.78 0.16

43 -0.05 0.01

Premier x EXT 7455 x Major League • Growth and Stayability in this high performing herdbuilder bull!

1744804

5313C

177

-6.0 61

8 16 1.28 0.12

16 -0.37 -0.01

Premier x Conquest x No Equal • Top 1% BW, Top 1% Marbling, Top 2% Herdbuilder and Top 1% GM!

Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 This breed legend has been taking the country by storm and this offering has definite influence from this big time spread bull with maternal excellence.

1744889

5319C

175

10 -5.9 59

21 -4

8 14 1.00 0.08

14 -0.10 0.01

Premier x Judge x Vintage • Seven traits in the top 5% of the breed! Value packed!

“CALVING EASE” SPECIALISTS THAT WILL LET YOU RELAX ALL NIGHT LONG! REG #

HERD

1744710

5307C

167

GRID CED

12 -2.8 66

MILK ME

HPG

CEM STAY

4 16 0.84 0.16

0.06 0.05

4 12 0.61 0.05

0.39 0.06

11 13 0.91 0.18

19 -0.18 0.03

7 16 0.83 0.11

4 14 0.45 0.13

24 -0.36 -0.02

Takeover x Unleaded x Cherokee Canyon • Calving ease in one of the top packages in the entire offering!

1744789

5349C

135

11 -4.9 55

Prospect x Challanger x L297 • Sired by the $75,000 Prospect - Streamlined and Calving Ease!

1744813

5322C

169

11 -5.4 60

Premier x Challanger x Wide Spread • A fresh take from the ABS "Premier" calving ease bull!

1744879

5318C

166

11 -5.4 59

0.17 0.05

Night Calver x Salute x Java • The Night Calver's have earned their reputation for a good reason!

1744888

5312C

146

11 -2.8 60

Redemption x Right Time x Cher Pine • Outcross genetics with a calving ease touch!

“BALANCED” LEADERS THAT PUT EVERYTHING INTO PERSPECTIVE

Larson Flo-Marie 185 This breed legend has a tremendous influence in this sale and in the "Dakota" nucleus herd. Look for many herd bulls coming from this cow family.

REG #

HERD

1744841

5358C

151

GRID CED

MILK ME

HPG

14 -4.0 67 103

23 -1

CEM STAY

-2 16 0.97 0.12

0.20 0.05

0.20 0.01

Conquest x Make Mimi x Cherokee Canyon • The "Sure Fire" calving ease bull in the entire offering!

1744720

5339C

155

10 -3.3 66 109

5 13 0.75 0.04

Premier x Future Direction x Grand Canyon • Big time spread bull with stayability and marbling to boot!!

1744782

5308C

154

10 -3.2 63 109

2 14 0.52 0.13

31 -0.17 0.00

Redemption x Unleaded x Express • The sire that has taken the breed by storm and will leave an incredible legacy!

1744772

5357C

141

10 -3.2 61 101

4 13 0.51 0.11

26 -0.07 0.01

1 12 0.53 0.16

31 -0.04 0.02

Spitn Image x EXT 7455 x Salute • Maternally strong pedigree with very impressive numbers!

1744837

5343C

122

10 -1.9 68 107

Redemption x Trend x Cherokee Canyon • Solid and very balanced bull that fits all aspects of the industry!

“GRIDMASTERS” THAT WILL GET YOU THAT EXTRA "PREMIUM" ON THE RAIL REG #

HERD

1744795

5353C

143

GRID CED

-5.9 59 102

MILK ME

HPG

CEM STAY

8 12 1.19 0.00

22 -0.03 -0.02

Unleaded x Grand Oscar x Future Direction • Complete outcross pedigree with the highest Gridmaster in the Sale!

1744840

5324C

127

10 -5.0 64 104

4 12 1.04 -0.02 25

0.57 0.04

Conquest x Chateau x Make My Day • Where can you find this much carcass and this much calving ease?

1744805

5314C

178

-4.3 73 120

3 17 0.97 0.10

0.19 0.03

-3 13 0.78 -0.14 26

0.35 -0.04

Premier x Conquest x Major League • Check out this dual purpose bull that combines two great bulls!

Red Hybred and Red Simmental Bulls Our Red Hybred and Red Simmental bulls are just outstanding. We will have 30 of these bulls in the offering with numbers and phenomenal phenotype.

1744858

5325C

129

10 -3.4 57 101

Redemption x Norseman King x Make My Day • Solid pedigree - balanced numbers - perfect blend of all!

1744833

5347C

132

12 -4.4 65 108

3 13 0.99 0.07

0.31 0.04

Conquest x Salute x Major League • What a spread in this top Gridmaster prospect!

We have many sons of LSF Takeover 9934W, Brown Premier X7876 and LSF Prospect 2035Z in this sale. Look for these great sire groups!

Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com

www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com

Member Services Update

2016

Red Angus Dates to Remember JANUARY

REDSPro Update

Beta

Member Data-REDS, which was the direct access to online reporting for animals in the previous database, was closed Dec. 4. This was the next step in the process of the move to REDSPro which, when complete, will allow for online, real-time data submission and retrieval. The online Data Entry portion of REDSPro has not yet been opened due to staff efforts to resolve as many issues as possible before opening the tab to the membership. However, members are able to enter data into an Excel template to accomplish any data reporting needs. This template is located under the Herd Management Tab with the exception of Heifer Exposure data. Under the Herd Management Tab, there are several dropdown options. Select "download" from the pull-down tab to access a template to accomplish data reporting and transfers.

• Jan. 4 – Statement Mailed • Jan. 4 – Spring Herd Inventory Requested • Jan. 28 – Fall THR 2nd Installment

FEBRUARY

• • • •

Feb. 1 – Statement Mailed Feb. 5 – Spring Herd Inventory Due Feb. 12 – Fall Heifer Exposure Due Feb. 25 – Fall THR 3rd Installment

• • • •

March 1 – Fall Birth & Weaning Data Requested March 1 – Statement Mailed March 14 – Spring No Progeny Requested March 28 – Fall THR 4th Installment

MARCH

APRIL

• April 1 – Statement Mailed • April 13 – Spring No Progeny Due • April 28 – Fall THR 5th & Final THR Installment • • • • •

MAY

May 2 – Statement Mailed May 9 – Fall Birth & Weaning Data Due for NCE (paper) May 16 – Spring Heifer Exposure Requested May 16 – Fall Birth & Weaning Data Due for NCE (electronic) May 30 – Spring InacƟvaƟons

JUNE

• June 1 – Statement Mailed • June 6 – Fall Herd Inventory Requested • June 30 – End of the RAAA Fiscal Year

JULY

• • • •

July 1 – Statement Mailed July 1 – Fall Herd Inventory Due July 29 – Annual Membership Dues Billed July 29 – Spring THR Assessment Billed

• • • • •

Aug. 1 – Statement Mailed Aug. 8 – Spring Birth and Weaning Requested Aug. 15 – Spring Heifer Exposure Due Aug. 15 – Fall No Progeny Requested Aug. 29 – Spring THR 2nd Installment

• • • •

Sept. 1 – Statement Mailed Sept. 7-9 – Red Angus NaƟonal ConvenƟon Sept. 19 – Fall No Progeny Due Sept. 28 – Spring THR 3rd Installment

Templates with New Registrations, Performance Updates, Disposal and Reason Codes should be emailed to web.rrts@redangus.org. Templates with Transfers should be emailed to web.transfer@redangus.org. If you experience difficulty in completing these steps, please email redspro@redangus.org or use the chat feature on the website for additional assistance.

• • • • •

Oct. 3 – Statement Mailed Oct. 24 – Spring Birth & Weaning Data Due for NCE (paper) Oct. 28 – Fall InacƟvaƟons Oct. 28 – Spring THR 4th Installment Oct. 31 – Spring Birth & Weaning Data Due for NCE (electronic)

A step-by-step tutorial has been created and is available on the website to help with the data-entry process via Excel template.

• Dec. 1 – Statement Mailed • Dec. 29 – Fall THR Assessment Billed

1. A group can be created to load the specific animals as either the animals or the dams to report data on. 2. A blank template without choosing a group may also be created for download and additional animals added. Quick File = Birth Data, Disposals, Reasons Codes and Transfer Standard File = Birth Data, Weaning Data, Disposals, Reasons Codes and Transfer Expanded File = Birth Data, Weaning Data, Yearling Data, Disposals, Reasons Codes and Transfer

22 American Red Angus Magazine ■ January 2016

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

• Nov. 1 – Statement Mailed • Nov. 14 – Fall Heifer Exposure Requested • Nov. 28 – Spring THR 5th & Final THR Installment

DECEMBER

Ozark Bull Sale

Orion Beef Group

March 5, 2016 Selling 100 Bulls

New Sale Location!

Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Green Springs Development Center • Nevada, Missouri • 1 PM CST The Bulls are born, raised and developed in the Midwest

Every Bull will have a DNA profile and Feed Efficiency Record.

A Sample of the Superior Outcross Bulls Selling in this Power Packed Event SOME OF THE BEST "HERDBUILDERS" IN THE ENTIRE BREED! Reg #

1725308

902B

MM ME

HPG

231

14 -5.6 58

CEM STAY Marb

6 21 0.84 -0.18 16

0.53 -0.01

REA

1 22 0.26 -0.16 35

0.92 0.01

2 21 0.99 -0.22 19

0.81 0.00

8 19 0.81 0.07

0.16 0.01

1 21 0.47 -0.06 26

0.76 0.05

Destination x Make Mimi x Lancer • One of the Highest Herdbuilders in the Breed!

1725368

963B

215

-4.5 77 121

Pacman x Packer x Warrior • Checkout this high growth high ribeye high herdbuilder!

1725367

964B

201

-4.0 59

Pacman x Commitment x Blue Moon • Ranks in the top 1% for both Herdbuilder and Gridmaster!

1725252

482

198

-1.7 68 109

Right Kind x Cheyenne x Vacation • This herdbull prospect comes from the famous Abigrace Cow family!

1725385

982B

194

-2.8 66 101

Pacman x Julian x Keystone • Excellent outcross bull ranks at the top of the breed!

LSF Takeover 9943W The hottest herdsire in the entire breed siring calving ease, stayability, marbling and muscling.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO GET "TOP DOLLAR" FOR YOUR CALVES HAVE A LOOK AT THESE STUDS! Reg #

1725295

76B

196

14 -3.0 83 138

MM ME

HPG

CEM STAY Marb

5 16 0.98 0.16

REA

0.41 0.04

Night Calver x Mytty In Focus x Make It Easy • Outcross Herdbull Alert! This could be the highlight of the Spring Season!

1725362

958B

181

-4.1 76 120

4 18 0.51 -0.23 35

0.80 -0.03

7 15 0.96 0.12

0.06 0.02

4 16 0.95 0.05

0.36 0.02

4 16 0.76 -0.08 37

0.86 0.04

Pacman x Hobo x Major D • Ranks in the top 1% of the breed for Ribeye and YG!

1752246

5650C

163

-6.1 59

Premier x Enterprise x Cheyenne • Big Time Gridmaster bull from a great cow!

1750672

C5662

161

-4.9 58

Pacesetter x Assurance x Mission Statement • Combines calving ease, growth, maternal and carcass!

1725382

979B

153

-3.6 76 122

21 11

Pacman x EXT 8628 x High Noon • Great Birth to Yearling Spread in this herdbull!!

CALVING EASE! CALVING EASE! AND MORE CALVING EASE! Reg #

1744596

5140C

MM ME

HPG

177

12 -4.5 60

CEM STAY Marb

8 16 1.06 0.06

REA

0.05 0.02

17 -4 25 24

2 17 0.32 -0.05 27

0.49 0.02

3 16 0.72 0.01

0.28 -0.01

6 14 0.74 0.01

0.31 0.02

20 -4

4 14 0.47 0.07

0.13 0.01

REA

Takeover x P707 x Glacier Logan • Big Time Herd Bull Prospect from the Abigrace Cow Family!

Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 This bull is fast becoming a super sire in the breed and we have several sons in the offering.

1734470

61C

177

12 -3.2 69 104

Cowboy Cut x B571 x Cody • A very good looking calving ease prospect!

1752243

5652C

169

10 -4.3 64 107

Redemption x Big Sky x Cheyenne • The Redemption sons are strong from top to bottom!

1744111

5117C

148

10 -3.9 66 102

Takeover x Chateau x Alfa Romeo • Calving ease in a great package that is stamped for greatness!

1734438

20C

147

10 -2.5 70 112

Redemption x Gladiator x Crescent Creek • Check out the calving ease to yearling spread in this bull!

HIGH GROWTH HIGH MATERNAL HERDBULLS IN VOLUME! Reg #

1725325

922B

183

-2.1 79 126

MM ME

HPG

CEM STAY Marb

4 18 0.92 0.19

41 -0.04 0.02

Redemption x Major League x Marias • Growth, Power, Stayability and Marbling in this herdbull prospect!

1752237

5655C

166

-2.5 70 120

25 -1

2 17 0.72 0.16

0.33 0.05

6 14 0.52 0.14

0.17 0.03

3 15 0.09 -0.22 38

0.98 -0.01

4 15 0.49 0.01

0.38 0.02

Redemption x Epic x Expectation • This royally bred herdbull puts it all together!

3467649

4486

133

-1.3 74 120

Conquest x Mulberry x New Trend • High Growth Conquest son that comes from the famous Dina cow family!

1725358

LSF Night Calver 9921W This bull has turned into the "go to" sire for calving ease and stayability.

954B

144

-2.0 80 120

Pacman x Make It Easy x Trend Setter • The number 1 weaning weight EPD bull in the entire offering!

1735833

414

167

-5.0 71 111

Night Calver x Oly 554T x Summit • Another Great Night Calver son that does everything right!

Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com

www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com

South Dakota... Your Show & Sale Central! Sioux Empire Farm Show

Thursday, January 28th, 2016 Sioux Falls, SD Show 9:30 am • Sale 2:00 pm Selling Bulls & Females! Contact: Dean Odden (605) 870-0885

Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Thursday, February 4th, 2016 Rapid City, SD Show 8:30 am • Sale 1:00 pm Selling Bulls & Females! Social and Semen Auction 6:30 pm on Wed. Feb. 3rd (Holiday Inn) Contact: Brad Grill (605) 891-3041 Brandon Mitchell (605) 837-2794

Watertown Winter Farm Show Wednesday, February 11th, 2016 Watertown, SD Show 10:00 am • Sale 1:00 pm Selling Bulls & Females! Contact: Jared Namken (605)881-3845

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Member Services Update

Distinguishing Between AR (Red Angus) and AN (Black Angus) within REDSPro As you may have noticed, one of the features of the REDSPro system is the ability to differentiate between AR (Red Angus) and AN (Black Angus) when calculating breed percentage. With the old Redbull system, all Angus, both Red and Black, were denoted as AR in the database. By differentiating between AR and AN we are able to more definitively describe animals registered with RAAA, and now have the ability to do so within the new robust database system. While this advancement has an impact on breed percentages, it does not impact category for registration. Because the multi-breed NCE handles the documentation of breed composition by determining the breed composition starting with the initial animals in the pedigree, RAAA leadership decided to leave the code in place, providing the most accurate information possible. For animals with AN in their pedigree, it will be documented and used to figure the animal’s category based on the requirements of each category for registration. While the AR/AN breed percentage is being correctly calculated on the vast majority of animals, we have discovered errors in the calculation of some animals AR/AN breed percentage. For example, an animal that should be 13% AN 87% AR may incorrectly display as 100% AN. This error will be addressed in the near future; after which all incorrectly displayed animals will be corrected.

Total Herd Reporting

With a new year comes a new set of goals for your operation. One of our goals at the Association is to continuously accumulate as much data as possible on every animal that is being reported, plus to increase the amount of animals to report data on. The most influential way to help achieve this goal was implemented over 20 years ago. Total Herd Reporting (THR) has allowed for the foundation of the Red Angus data reporting process and the fee structure that corresponds with this process. To help understand the THR process I have broken it down into segments; the objective and purpose, assessments, what to report and its benefits. Objective and Purpose The objective of THR is to collect reproductive and performance data on all animals within the herd without controlling which animals should be reported. The purpose is to report either a calving record or a reason code as to why the female did not produce a calf for each year the registered female is listed as active.

Orion Beef Group

Spring Western Classic Sale March 14, 2016 Selling 120 Long Aged Red Angus Bulls

Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Symons Development Center • Madras, Oregon • 1 PM PST

A Sample of the Superior Outcross Bulls Selling in this Power Packed Event BALANCED BREED LEADERS FOR HERDBUILDER THAT MOVE YOUR PROGRAM FORWARD REG #

HERD

1740039

C833

196

GRID CED

11 -3.6 69 111

MILK ME

HPG

CEM STAY

4 18 0.58 -0.01 31

0.73 0.04

Prospect x Jericho x Mission Statement • Sired by the $75,000 Prospect and the High HB in the Sale!

3481649

C502

188

10 -2.3 67

8 17 1.14 0.00

0.37 0.03

0.48 0.04

0.21 0.02

Takeover x Future Design x Avalanche • Takeover sired bulls are topping sales all over the country!

3481650

C534

188

10 -2.3 67

8 17 1.14 0.00

Takeover x Future Design x Avalanche • Look at the Calving Ease, Stayability and Marbling in this prospect!

1740001

C828

186

11 -5.1 60

2 18 0.80 0.01

Packer x New Chapter x Heaven or Bust • Calving Ease, Stayability and Marbling in this great package!

1740019

LSF Takeover 9943W

C831

178

-1.9 75 120

5 17 1.19 0.14

Alliance x Packer x Major League • Sired by Alliance who 2 years ago highlighted this event!

The exciting sire that has electrified many sales all over the country and the industry in general!

GRIDMASTER LEADERS THAT WILL PUT YOUR HERD INTO RED ANGUS PREMIUM PROGRAMS REG #

HERD

1740020

C816

132

GRID CED

-4.5 63 102

MILK ME

HPG

CEM STAY

3 12 1.15 0.05

25 -0.08 -0.03

3 11 1.25 0.23

0.39 0.10

0.28 0.00

0.06 0.01

0.14 0.01

Alliance x Leading Edge x Goldmine • One of the top Gridmaster Index Bulls to sell this spring!

1740037

C812

119

-5.2 62 106

Prospect x Expectation x Combination • Superior pedigree for carcass merit - loaded to bring Top Dollar!

3481706

C523

160

-2.1 79 130

5 15 0.91 0.06

Alliance x Lucky Grid x Leading Edge • Powerful bull that is at the top of the breed for growth and carcass!

3481732

C518

130

-3.6 77 125

6 11 0.92 0.13

Alliance x Enterprise x New Chapter • Awesome herd bull from the famous Golly Miss Molly cow family!

Pending

C112

107

-2.1 83 124

2 11 0.94 0.11

Prime Time x Conquest x Logan 210 • This "Prime Time" Herd bull prospect comes from the Abigrace cow family!

CALVING EASE SPECIALISTS THAT WILL LET YOU SLEEP ALL NIGHT LONG REG #

HERD

1740038

C832

156

GRID CED

11 -3.6 68 108

MILK ME

HPG

CEM STAY

-1 15 0.81 0.04

0.54 0.04

Prospect x Alliance x Cherokee Canyon • Out of one of the first Alliance daughters - Excellent balance in this bull!

Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 The standard for calving ease, stayability and growth in the Red Angus Breed!

Pending

C113

166

11 -5.0 61

4 16 0.57 0.01

0.24 0.01

6 16 0.77 0.08

0.42 0.05

0.06 -0.01

1 16 0.61 -0.03 24

0.22 0.00

Night Calver x Conquest x No Equal • Stacked for Calving Ease and Stayability!

1740041

C804

171

11 -3.9 64

Prospect x Jericho x Expectation • Calving Ease with the right combination of maternal and carcass!

3481691

C525

146

10 -3.3 64 110

4 15 0.67 0.04

Redemption x Conquest x Logan 210 • This impressive herd bull prospect comes from the famous Abigrace Cow Family!

3481728

C514

157

10 -4.0 60 100

Redemption x Gridmaster x Cherokee Canyon • High quaility calving ease bull that hits on all cylinders!

POWER AND GROWTH BULLS THAT PUSH THE SCALES DOWN AND PRODUCE GREAT PAYWEIGHTS REG #

HERD

Pending

C134

123

GRID CED

-2.0 83 131

MILK ME

HPG

CEM STAY

0 13 0.89 0.15

0.33 0.04

2 15 1.02 0.10

0.26 0.01

3 11 0.88 0.05

0.34 0.01

5 15 0.72 -0.08 39

0.66 -0.01

Prime Time x Revelation x Cheyenne • Highest combination of weaning weight and yearling weight in the sale!

Pending

C104

150

-2.4 85 128

Prime Time x Alliance x Charismatic • Combining three of the best carcass bulls in the breed!

Pending

C157

112

-1.6 85 127

Prime Time x Packer x No Equal • This superior growth bull comes from the Larson Gwendolyn cow family!

1740008

LSF Prospect 2035Z The $75,000 breed sensation that is siring some of the most attractive progeny in the breed today!

C806

158

-2.3 74 122

Right Kind x Mission Statement x Gridmaster • One of the highest growth and carcass Right Kind sons in the breed!

1740026

C803

136

-2.5 76 124

4 13 0.75 0.06

Prospect x Sequoya x Mission Statement • Big Time Prospect son that balances growth with carcass!

Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com

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Member Services Update Why would we require every animal be reported and not just a select few? Requiring every animal allows for the elimination of bias towards elite animals, which in return is in favor for the elite animals to express the superiority of the individual. This also allows for a closer evaluation of those that are expressed as being inferior.

The annual assessment includes the reporting of each calf, whether registered or not. This fee also includes the printing of a registration paper and transfer if received within 60 days of sale date for the life of the animal. Be aware, time periods are allotted to do so, otherwise non-compliance will be subject to additional fees.

The information from Total Herd Reporting is used to monitor overall breed reproductive performance, and identify genetic, environmental and management efforts. This in return allows for improvement efforts to assist in selection and culling decisions, and generate data for producing genetic predictions for reproductive traits.

All herds are designated as spring- or fall-calving herds. This determines when each set of data and assessments are due to the National Office. Spring-calving season is Jan. 1 to June 30, and fall-calving season is July 1 to Dec. 31. The herd inventory should include all females the breeder will be collecting production data on for the next 12 months. The assessment of THR may be paid in full at the time of billing or completed in five monthly installments or less to help the stakeholder manage cash flow of their operation.

Assessments The assessments associated with THR are on a per-cow basis versus per-calf basis. This is designated as the “active female.” What is an active female? An active female is any animal that has reported a calf every year or is expected to calve, therefore hasn’t been inactivated for a lack there of or has been given a disposal code for a reason of culling her out of the herd.

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What to report All members are required to participate in THR and report information listed on the THR Calendar. Not all data is required, but should highly be considered to submit due to fact that this continuously increases the accuracy of EPDs. Such items to report are: • Monitor herd inventory

Herdbuilder Bull Sale

Orion Beef Group

April 9, 2016 Selling 300 Red Angus and Red Hybred Bulls Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 12:30 PM MST

Our Program

Ludvigson Stock Farms is a family operation established in 1954. Our roots are based in the commercial cow calf and cattle feeding sectors. We understand what is needed to be successful in these areas and it has shaped our breeding philosophies in the genetics that we produce.

Our Ranches

The Elite Nucleus herd runs on our "home" ranch located 10 miles south of Lewistown, Montana in the Snowy Mountains. We also have an advanced genetics center located in Iowa where our parents began farming over 50 years ago. In addition to these ranches we have established regional ranch centers in Mandan, North Dakota and Raton, New Mexico.

Our Genetics

We have established a breeding philosophy that incorporates optimizing multiple traits without over emphasizing any single trait. Our herd sires Expectation and Packer are perfect examples that balance all traits and produce least cost cattle with exceptional phenotypes. Our next generation of herd sires such as Takeover, Nextpectation, Night Calver and Saga continue this tradition and headline the bulls that we will be selling in this event.

Our Bull and Heifer Development

We develop our bulls and females at the Weschenfelder Development Center just outside of Shepherd, MT. The bulls are fed a high roughage ration designed to produce a 3.0 lb ADG with 0.2 of an inch back fat. The replacement females are fed a carrying ration and we have maintained over an 80% first service AI conception rate on our females. The cattle are developed for large rugged environments.

Our Team

The LSF team includes not only our family but our managers, cooperators and customers. It takes a team to remain competitive in the industry today and we value the input from all of our team members.

Our Key Members:

• Ryan Ludvigson – is our main marketing representative and oversees the cowherd and development operations in Montana. • Park Ludvigson – is our main breeding specialist, managing our embryo collection and transfer program as well as our embryo export program. • Rodger Reitman – Our main reproductive specialist and development manager – numerous years experience with seed stock and commercial herds. • Kraig Sweeney - Our ranch manager that oversees the Elite Nucleus Herd in Lewistown. Well qualified with years of experience in seedstock and commercial cow calf production. • Weschenfelder Family – operate the Weschenfelder Development Facility and are responsible for the development of our bulls and replacement females. • Cooperators – Well known and historic cooperating families (Raisland, Tilleman, Bootjack and Knaub)

Our Customers

Our customers play an integral and ongoing part in our breeding program. It would be impossible for us to remain competitive without constant input by our customers. Our customer's environments range from the High Desert to the High Plains and from the Midwest to the Rio Grande. Adaptability of our genetics has been the key to why our customers come back year after year.

$Profitability

Again this year, every bull will have a $Profit Index. This index ranks cattle on their ability to return “profit” to the beef industry. We believe that this index will simplify the selection process for our customers and move their operations in the right direction faster in this competitive market. Please contact us to visit about this ground breaking index as well as to receive materials that explain the process in more detail.

Go to www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com for updates. Every bull will have a DNA Profile along with a Growsafe Feed Efficiency Record

Ryan Ludvigson Billings, Montana (406)534-4263 office • (515)450-3124 mobile rl_ludvigson@hotmail.com

Park Ludvigson Cushing, Iowa (712)384-2200 office • (712)229-3431 mobile parkludvigson@hotmail.com

Member Services Update • Breeding herd inventory • Production and performance data (Birth, Weaning, Yearling, Ultrasound, Carcass Data, Mature Cow Weights, etc.) Not all are required but are highly recommended. • Heifer Exposure Data( not required, but highly recommended) All information should be reported through the respective worksheet or electronically to the National Office. Members are encouraged to submit data electronically. Benefits The requirement of THR has made for increasing confidence of the breed’s Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs). All EPDs benefit from collective data being reported, for example, Heifer Pregnancy and Stayability. These two EPDs, along with the HerdBuilder Index, make Red Angus exceptional in completely describing the essential cowherd traits. The Gridmaster Index allows for focus on carcass traits, but has a component that includes maternal EPDs, thus, the continued importance of THR. Placing selection pressure on these traits will have direct impact on your marketed product (weaned calves, yearlings and carcasses sold) and can certainly increase your revenue on a per-calf basis. However, in

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order to achieve the higher goal of increased revenue percow-exposed, selection pressure must be placed on cowherdbuilding traits – Calving Ease, Heifer Pregnancy, Maintenance Energy, and Stayability. With a fluctuating industry, EPDs are what make new marketing ideas possible, such as Genomic Merit DNA tests. It is also important to report as much data as possible. This includes calving ease, udder scores, body condition scores, cow weights, ultrasound and carcass data. As producers in a growing world, we are continuously asking more of our cattle. The best way to improve our production is to measure further and evaluate closer. Therefore, THR gives Red Angus stakeholders the opportunity to exceed above the rest. A new year is a great time to review the Total Herd Reporting Annual Schedule. To help our members accomplish each requirement, each member should have received a THR calendar from the National Office in the mail. It can also be found on the web site at http://redangus.org/registration. To meet Step 1 of THR after January 1, it will be time to update your spring-herd inventory for 2016. Also, report fall 2015 calving data through weaning. ■

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-The Lorenzen Family

LORENZEN RANCHES • 22575 Skyview Lane • Bend, Oregon 97702 Larry Lorenzen 541.969.8034 | Sam Lorenzen 541.215.2687 | www.lorenzenranches.com

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Red Angus Genetics Stand-Up to California Challenges by Teres Lambert for American Red Angus Magazine

38 American Red Angus Magazine â– January 2016

While many commercial cattlemen take the crossbreeding route, Pete Lassotovitch of Reedley, California, prefers straightbreds or “darn close” to straightbreds. His breed of choice – Red Angus. “The family’s original herd back in the 1930s was Shorthorns and Herefords,” said Lassotovitch. “Then, in the ’60s, they crossbred, and I kinda liked the resulting black baldy cows. “After that, Brangus cows were introduced to the ranch, then Red Angus bulls. I not only liked – but really liked – the Red Angus calves and replacement heifers. Through the years, a herd strong with Red Angus influence came to be.” California Cows Four years ago, Lassotovitch made a key decision. He eliminated all old cows, keeping the younger red cows – the Red Angus. Today, almost every cow is at least two-thirds or more Red Angus, and every calf born is sired by a Red Angus bull. “We are all red and staying there,” said Lassotovitch. “Our herd is pretty darn uniform now.” He added that, thanks to the Red Angus influence, overall temperament of the herd has calmed down as well. Before the current drought started four years ago, Lassotovitch Ranch ran about 400 cows. Year by year, the herd dwindled and now stands at 275 cows. In addition to lessening herd numbers, Lassotovitch has focused the breeding program on downsizing mature cow size. “The goal is to run more cows on less pasture,” Lassotovitch said. “Plus, when your cow numbers are up, it doesn’t hurt near as much financially when you lose a calf. “We would be doing this whether we are in a drought or not. It just makes sense. Smaller cows mean you can run more cows and have more offspring.”

The California drought has taken its toll on forage, water and trees, but Red Angus cows continue to raise calves that meet Lassotovitch’s goals.

To reach its goal of no cow on the ranch weighing more than 1,200 to 1,300 pounds, Lassotovitch Ranch keeps only the moderate-sized females of each year’s heifer crop. As he handpicks potential replacements from the heifer crop, Lassotovitch puts the moderate to smaller framed, more feminine heifers in the “keeper” pen. Other heifers, as well as those acting a bit “waspy,” go into the market heifer group. American Red Angus Magazine ■ January 2016 39

Red Angus Genetics Stand-Up to California Challenges

Bull Selection Reducing cow size is also top of mind for Lassotovitch when it comes to bull selection. He has seven key criteria when selecting bulls – “big butted, big barreled, broad backed, meat on the bones, gentle temperament and not large framed.” He zeroes in on bulls that stand square, are range ready and have the feet and legs it will take to cover the territory and get cows bred. The California cowman adds that a conditioned bull can easily lose 50 to 75 pounds when turned out with the cows on the range as he has a lot of ground to travel. Lassotovitch also watches birthweight on bulls targeted to service heifers, adding that he prefers a 65-pound birthweight to a calf that weighs 45 pounds at birth. “We don’t want to be producing jackrabbits,” he stated. “We want our calves to have some size but not be so big that our heifers have trouble delivering them.”The goal is a calf that comes easy and quickly gets up to nurse.

Lassotovitch selects bulls that stand square, are range ready and have the feet and legs it will take to cover the territory and get cows bred.

Unlike some breeders who prefer yearling bulls, Lassotovitch Ranch wants older bulls that can hold their own among the bull battery and that travel the miles needed to get females

covered. Lassotovitch said he’s found that yearling bulls just “don’t work as well under our conditions.”

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Red Angus Genetics Stand-Up to California Challenges Purchasing bulls at a multi-breeder bull sale, he handpicks bulls that are meat wagons, have excellent feet and legs and have a gentle temperament. The EPDs and performance data that get his highest attention are birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight and maternal strength. He also pays attention to the GridMaster index. â€œItâ€™s very important to us that all bulls are registered purebred Red Angus,â€? he said.

â€œBeing able to sell our calves as certified Red Angus through the Feeder Calf Certification Program increases their marketability. Buyers know the calves wearing the yellow FCCP tags are Red Angus genetics and know their origins and that they have records.â€? Fall Calving Calves are born Sept. 1 through the end of November. Lassotovitch, not satisfied with this 90-day calving window, is working to tighten the calving season to 60 days. Fall calving fits in with Lassotovitch Ranchâ€™s California environment. Typically, fall is when rain arrives. A green winter means cows and fall-born calves have better grazing. For the past four years, however, the rains havenâ€™t arrived and green winter grasses have been minimal. â€œThe drought years have been tough,â€? he said matter-of-fact without a hint of complaint.

Lassotovitch appreciates stayability and long-term production traits.

To get cows through calving season and to prepare both cows and bulls for breeding season, Lassotovitch has increased their nutrition by feeding oat hay and alfalfa three days a week in the fall.

Axtell Cattle Company

March 23, 2016

11:00 a.m. (MST) Sterling Livestock CommissionÂłSterling, Colorado Selling 50 Red Angus and 7 Black Angus Yearling Bulls plus 10 Registered Red Angus Yearling Heifers Our bulls and heifers are backed by a maternally oriented cow herd that is run like area commercial cattle. The sale cattle ZLOO EH LQ Â´ZRUNLQJÂľ FRQGLWLRQ QRW RYHU IDW 7KH GDPV DUH XGGHU VFRUHG WKH FDOYHV DUH FXOOHG IRU SHUIRUPDQFH ELUWK ZHLJKW, disposition and structure. Check out our website and Facebook page for more photos and sale information.

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Red Angus Genetics Stand-Up to California Challenges Six weeks before the bulls are turn out, they are also given alfalfa and protein supplements. The calves are branded and marked – ear notched – in January, and in March Lassotovitch will take the cow-calf pairs to the foothills to graze on either Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service land. While the animals graze this land, the pastures at the ranch rest before the cattle return to the ranch the first of June.

California Challenges Lassotovitch pointed out that, when his grandfather entered the cattle business, California’s dry season started the first of May. Today, California has 60 to 80 more days of summer, with the dry season commencing the first of March. “This is hurting grass production and the trees,” said Lassotovitch, adding that the area, under normal conditions, requires 15 to 20 acres to a cow.

Lassotovitch weans his calves the middle of June. “My goal is to produce blocky calves that have some butt on them,” he said. “I want calves that have some barrel – deep bodies – and stand there quietly and eat instead of being nervous. “I want calves that look the same – are cookie cutters – and have the ability to forage.” Weaned, the 625- to 650-pounds calves will go on pasture until they reach approximately 1,000 pounds at about 18 months of age. Lassotovitch then sells the calves by the truckload via a video auction. Leftover calves not making a truckload will be sold at a local livestock market.

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He pointed to the hills adjacent to his cattle pastures, noting that 100-year-old trees are drying or are already dead from the longer dry season coupled with the drought. An area that once was a large pond and served the entire cow herd now has little water. The saving grace of Lassotovitch Ranch during the current drought, Lassotovitch said, is a three-year, federal government cost-sharing project – a solar system that helps bring water to the cattle. The system includes six big tanks – each holding a day’s worth of water – and pipelines going a mile each way that deliver water to a “bunch of” water troughs scattered throughout his pastures.

Red Angus Genetics Stand-Up to California Challenges â€œThanks to solar, we have live water throughout our pastures and this project helps protect the environment,â€? he said. â€œRather than 275 to 400 cows sharing one water hole, they stay scattered during the day and smaller groups of animals go to each water trough. â€œThe end result, and the reason for the federal government cost-sharing, is that we are cutting down on erosion and dust.â€? Another California challenge is wild pigs. Lassotovitch says itâ€™s not unusual for more than 100 wild hogs to be killed in a year. One year the tally hit 140 with Lassotovitch putting an end to 31 wild pigs in just eight days.

A three-year, federal government cost-sharing project helped Lassotovitch install a solar system that ensures his cattle have water.

â€œWhile we hear coyotes at night, itâ€™s the wild pigs that cause problems here,â€? he stated. â€œWild pigs can really tear up a field. After they have been in a field, it will look like a drunk with a rototiller went through it.â€?

Although bears have not been a problem in the past, they just might be an upcoming issue.

The wild hogs also wreak havoc with Lassotovitch Ranchâ€™s oat haystacks. They not only eat the bottom bales, but this tactic causes additional disruption when the stack tips over. Once, a vehicle took the brunt of this upheaval.

â€œIâ€™ve noticed evidence of three different bears on the ranch,â€? Lassotovitch said, â€œand Iâ€™ve heard that one guy saw seven bears along a two-mile stretch. They are being driven to the area due to the fires around the state.

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Red Angus Genetics Stand-Up to California Challenges â€œWe calve in a 2,000-acre pasture and newborn calves would be a target for bears.â€?

the cow can become infected by another tick and have another abortion.

Top-of-mind diseases for this California rancher are trichomoniasis, anaplasmosis and foothill abortion, a tickborne disease. Lassotovitch explained that once a cow has suffered a foothill abortion, she will build immunity to the tick. However, that immunity can wear off, and

â€œYou are always second guessing why a cow comes up open,â€? he said. â€œWas the reason trich, anaplas, foothill abortion or what? â€œWe may keep a female that turns up open once but the second time sheâ€™s open, sheâ€™s gone. Our rule of thumb is no third try no matter what.â€? Trich and anaplasmosis also keep Lassotovitch on his toes when it comes to his bull battery. Before turning bulls out, he tests each bull for trichomoniasis and semen quality. Lassotovitch said that while he purchases only bulls that have been vaccinated for permanent protection against anaplasmosis, he canâ€™t take chances on a bull being sterile and not getting cows bred. Lassotovitch pointed to a cow with newborn calf at side. â€œSee that pair,â€? he said. â€œSheâ€™s a nine-year-old. We like females like her that stay in the herd. Weâ€™re just hoping we can keep holding on to our genetics and the drought doesnâ€™t force us to sell any more females.â€? n

Under normal conditions, this California ranch requires 15 to 20 acres to a cow, but is feeling the strain from the drought as even 100-year-old trees are dying out.

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Resolve to Collect Better Data at Calving by Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement

As we flip the calendar to January, many producers have made various New Year’s resolutions that have the potential to positively impact their personal life – becoming physically fit, spending more time with family, etc. What about resolutions that you can implement on your operation that can have a positive impact on your seedstock business, as well as your commercial customers’ operations? The resolution that comes to mind: Collect and submit accurate data on your herd. I’m certainly not implying that RAAA members have intentionally submitted inaccurate data in the past, but as with all data collection, there’s always room for improvement. If this preparatory step consists of cleaning off your hoof tape so you can accurately read the numbers, do yourself a favor and throw every hoof tape that you own in the trash. For those readers that thankfully don’t know what a hoof tape is, it is similar in appearance to a seamstresses’ tape that is placed around a newborn calf’s hoof and the diameter of the hoof is used to estimate the weight of the calf. Birth Data With the spring 2016 calving season quickly approaching, most producers are preparing for this exciting time by making new calf tags, checking that the tattoo equipment is ready, etc. But what about getting your equipment ready to collect accurate birth weights?

Utilizing a hoof tape for birth weight collection is NOT an accepted method for collecting birth weights to be submitted to RAAA. This is due to the fact that research has proven that hoof tapes are not accurate in measuring birth weight. Specifically, research performed at Mississippi State University

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(http://pas.fass.org/content/25/6/716.f ull.pdf ) evaluated the differences in birth weight measured with digital-platform scales, spring-hanging scales, hoof tape and visual estimation. Their research showed that hoof tapes and visual estimation underestimated high birth weights, and hoof tapes overestimated low birth weights. Further, using digital-platform scale data as the standard, visual estimation proved to be more accurate in measuring birth weight as compared to the hoof tape. As expected, the results of the research showed that digital-platform scales and spring-hanging scales resulted in more accurate measurements of birth weight as compared to visual or hoof tape estimations.

Resolve to Collect Better Data at Calving Recognizing the physical demands required to take birth weights using a spring-hanging scale, several alternatives have been developed and offered in the marketplace. Manufacturers have developed devices that can be attached to the rack of a four-wheeler or receiver hitch of a pickup or ATV that allows the producer to set the newborn calf in a cradle. An additional benefit of these cradle devices is it positions and holds the calf ideally for tattooing, ear tagging or vaccination processing. Preferably, producers would only use one set of scales through the calving season. However, if your situation demands two sets of scales, make sure you calibrate the scales at least once a day. Before calving season starts, identify an object that weighs the same as your average birth weight, and use that same object throughout the calving season to make sure your scales are reading correctly.

Minor Difficulty and Major Difficulty, let the calf pullers decide that. If only chains and handles are required, use Minor Difficulty, but if you have to use the calf puller then denote the calving as Major Difficulty. One common calving-ease score question: What should I submit on the heifer that I hastily assisted because I didn’t want to be late for my date? First, I’d recommend ordering a pizza and moving your date to the calving pasture so you can show off your sensitive and caring side. Seriously, if you assist a heifer or a cow, do not submit a calving-ease score of 1, regardless of the situation. If your date adamantly resists the calving-pasture idea, and you hastily assist the heifer before she has the chance to do the job herself, your only decision is: Do I record a calving-ease score of 2, or do I not record a score? Udder Score The latest data point added to the calving and birth observation is the Udder

Calving-Ease Scores One of the simplest measurements taken on an animal in its lifetime is its calvingease score. Ranging from 1 to 5, calvingease scores document unassisted and assisted calving observations. The range of calving ease scores are: 1 – No Difficulty 2 – Minor Difficulty 3 – Major Difficulty 4 – Cesarean 5 – Abnormal Presentation (Note: Calving-Ease Scores of 5 are not used in CED or CEM EPD calculations). Obviously, you don’t have to watch a cow calve to know she calved unassisted, further the Cesarean and Abnormal Presentation are extremely straightforward. In deciding between

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Score of the dam. Udder Score information is broken down into udder suspension and teat size, with both ranging from 1 to 9. Reference the Udder Score chart as a guide for assigning scores. Identical to scoring body condition at weaning, udder scores within a contemporary group should be collected by the same person. As discussed in a previous issue of the ARA, research is currently being performed on RAAA’s database of udderscore data. The initial step, which is nearing completion, is calculating the heritability and genetic correlation of udder suspension and teat size. This work will lay the foundation to allow RAAA to include the udder score data in it’s genetic evaluation. As you prepare for calving season, ensure that you are equipped to collect accurate birth weights, calving-ease scores and udder-score data. This critical step will lay the foundation for an accurate genetic description which will equally benefit your seedstock operation and your customers’ commercial operations. ■

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UNL Researches Haplotype Inclusion for Robust Genetic Predictions by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine

Although genomic-enabled EPDs have been around for a few years, a new method of utilizing genomic information is being researched at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Beef Genetics Specialist at UNL, Dr. Matt Spangler, shared four hypothesized benefits of the research project: 1. To reduce the complexity of developing genomic predictions, particularly in light of the fact that the number of genetic markers (SNPs) greatly outnumber the animals that are genotyped. 2. The use of haplotype information can identify particular regions of the genome that are responsible for genetic differences between animals, making genomic predictions more robust over generations. 3. The ability to use all genomic information rather than discarding some and imputing to a common SNP density. 4. More robust predictions in a multiple breed context.

In laymen’s terms, “The research that we are doing is looking at alternative methods of including genomic information into EPDs,” explained Spangler. “Using haplotypes reduces the number of things we have to estimate. Instead of estimating individual markers we are investigating sets of markers that are inherited together as blocks called haplotypes. In addition, we are expanding this new approach to include multiple traits and multiple breeds.” Spangler used the example of researching feed intake in cattle. “The problem is we have very few cattle who have feed-intake records but we have multiple cattle who have post-weaning-gain records. We know that post-weaninggain and feed intake are correlated.

Currently, only the Red Angus breed is being utilized for the current research project but Spangler hopes that the benefits trickle into other breeds and influence genetic predictions across breeds as well.

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UNL Researches Haplotype Inclusion for Robust Genetic Predictions use this proposed method to do across-breed kind of genomic prediction?’ We’ve started looking at that but aren’t very far into it yet.”

So in our proposed method, to learn more about feed intake, we borrow information from post-weaning gain where we have a lot of animals recorded.” Historically, genomic predictions have been based on a common number of SNP (e.g. 50,000). So if a producer genotyped an animal with 150,000 markers, the number used to estimate Molecular Breeding Values (MBV) was the common base of 50,000 markers. To do this the animal with 150,000 markers was “imputed” to the common set of 50,000 markers. Similarly, if an animal only had 30,000 markers genotyped, the animal was “imputed” to 50,000. The method proposed by Spangler and colleague Dr. Kachman at UNL would accommodate animals with missing genotypes. “We take whatever genotypes the animal has and use them,” Spangler explained. “We don’t need to fill in missing genotypes, we just leave them missing. When an animal has extra markers, we use that information, too, so that we aren’t throwing away any information. There is no need to perform imputation using our proposed method.” UNL has benefited from a strong working relationship with the RAAA having had access to Red Angus data to perform independent evaluation of genomic predictions used by the

This kind of research project is only possible with the financial support of the Red Angus Foundation, Inc. and, equally important, the access to data resources provided by the RAAA.

RAAA. They are developing methodology to incorporate genomics into the National Cattle Evaluation, including novel methods to do this for threshold traits such as calving ease and heifer pregnancy. In order to conduct research, the UNL team utilizes all of the performance, pedigree and genotype information from the RAAA database. “We run traditional methods parallel to our proposed method and ask ‘is what we are doing better?’” Currently, only the Red Angus breed is being utilized for the current research project but Spangler hopes that the benefits trickle into other breeds and influence genetic predictions across breeds as well. “We think we can make use of data from other breeds asking the questions ‘Will that help us better predict the genetic merit of Red Angus cattle? Can we

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One of the benefits of the proposed method would be the ability to conduct a genome-wide association study where conglomerate traits are researched in unison. “When we try to develop EPDs for yearling weight we do so in a model that includes weaning weight and yearling weight. Now we can use the same kind of procedures for genomic studies analyzing multiple traits at one time,” said Spangler. He closed by stating that this kind of research project is only possible with the financial support of the Red Angus Foundation, Inc. and, equally important, the access to data resources provided by the RAAA. He concluded, “We are asking the question, ‘Can we make better use of all of the genomic data that Red Angus producers are collecting so that we can do a better job of predicting the genetic merit of their animals.’ We include genomics into our EPDs now but can we do it better to squeeze more info out of all the data collected. The possibility of extending this to multi-breed approaches whereby we can actually inform genomic predictions for one breed based on genomic information from another breed is extremely exciting.” ■

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New Livestock Rules Attempt to Curb Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Resistance Researchers warned of potential problems in 1945 by Sheyna Strommen for American Red Angus Magazine

When he woke up just after dawn on Sept. 28, 1928, Dr. Alexander Fleming of London hadn’t planned on revolutionizing all of medicine. But that is precisely what happened as he walked into his laboratory at St. Mary’s hospital and discovered how a particular mold, penicillin, stopped normal growth of the bacteria, staphylococci. Work began on isolating the active ingredient of penicillin and, 14 years later in the summer of 1941, Dr. Howard Florey, a professor of pathology at Oxford University and biochemists Dr. Ernst Chain and Dr. Norman Heatley, developed a method for mass producing penicillin. During World War II, the drug reduced deaths caused by bacterial pneumonia to less than 1 percent. (Bacterial pneumonia deaths had reached as high as 18 percent in World War I and prior to that, soldiers were more likely to die from infections than from battle wounds.)

The truth is that antibiotic/ antimicrobial resistance is real and while the Center for Disease Control points to human medicine as the primary contributor to resistance, it is important for the livestock sector to understand that we have a small piece of it too, and that we must be transparent – and judicious – about the ways in which we use these valuable resources, Apley added.

Fleming, Florey and Chain (but not Heatley) were awarded a Nobel Prize for their work on penicillin in 1945. Interestingly – almost ominously – in his acceptance speech, Fleming warned that the overuse of penicillin might lead to bacterial resistance …

some bacteria developing resistance to them in both human and animal populations,” explained Michael D. Apley, D.V.M., Ph.D., D.A.C.V.C.P. and Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kansas. Just as concerning, to date, medicine has limited resources to combat the newer, more resistant strains of microbes and bacteria. Apley, who has 30 years of experience in food animal agriculture as a general practitioner, a specialized production medicine practitioner and researcher, currently focuses on the use of drugs in food animals. He is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology and has an extensive background in the use of antimicrobials in food animals.

Source: PBS NewsHour, Dr. Howard Markel, director of the Center for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan. Fast-forward nearly 75 years. Antibiotics have become important tools used to treat, control and prevent illness in both humans and animals. But as Fleming prophesized decades before, some troubling trends have appeared. “We have only been using antibiotics since the mid 1940s, and we already see

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Michael D. Apley, D.V.M., Ph.D., D.A.C.V.C.P. and Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

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New Livestock Rules Attempt to Curb Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Resistance Several professional organizations, like the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the National Pork Board, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the Academy of Veterinary Consultants have sought his expertise on antimicrobial task force committees. Apley is one of 30 individuals who serves on the Presidential Advisory Council for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria. The group, comprised of specialists in both human and animal health, is working aggressively to quantify what is going on right now in either sector and identify what challenges may lay ahead. “In the whole scope of history, 75 years is an extremely short period of time. In the mid 1980s, we declared that the war on infectious diseases was won. Thirty short years later, it appears we have a lot more work to do,” said Apley. The truth is that antibiotic/antimicrobial resistance is real and while the Center for Disease Control points to human medicine as the primary contributor to resistance, it is important for the livestock sector to understand that we have a small piece of it too, and that we must be transparent – and judicious – about the ways in which we use these valuable resources, Apley added. Steps like the new Veterinary Feed Directive, which went into effect Oct. 1, 2015, and the impending change of medically important feed additive an-

tibiotics requiring a veterinary feed directive, which will go into effect as of January 2017, are measures that may help preserve antibiotic effectiveness for as long as possible. “The last time a new antibiotic group was released – and for which we use a member of that group in food-animal production – was 1978,” Apley said. “While alterations to existing antimicrobials may be approved, it is highly unlikely that we will get another class approved for use in livestock anytime soon.” Therefore, it becomes critical for farmers and ranchers to be responsible stewards of the antibiotic and antimicrobial tools we have today to not only preserve their efficacy but to maintain or enhance consumer understanding and acceptance of their use in livestock. Understanding the New Rules The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first requested that animal drug sponsors voluntarily revise the approved-use conditions for their medically important antimicrobial drug products by removing production uses like growth enhancement or feed efficiency, and bringing the remaining therapeutic uses under a veterinarian’s oversight. The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rule, which went into effect in October 2015, describes the details of how veterinary authorization of medically important antibiotics for use in the feed of food animals will work. As new labels for these drugs are phased in during

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Dr. Gerald Stokka, DVM, MS and Livestock Stewardship Specialist at North Dakota State University.

late 2016, a producer will need to have a VFD – a permission slip of sorts – from a veterinarian before using medically important antibiotics in livestock feed for the purposes of treating, controlling or preventing disease. The FDA uses the following scenario to explain its definition of a ‘judicious use:’ “For example, a veterinarian may determine, based on the client’s production practices and history, that weaned beef calves arriving at a feedlot in bad weather after a lengthy transport are at risk to develop bacterial respiratory infection. In this case, the veterinarian might choose to preventively treat these calves with an antimicrobial approved for prevention of that bacterial infection. On the other hand, FDA would not consider a judicious use for prevention to be the administration of a drug to apparently healthy animals in the absence of any information that such animals were at risk of a specific disease.”

Croissant “Heifer Bulls” do more than just calve Easy...

LJC MERLIN 937Z

• Best 4% Calving Ease with 104 YW EPD • Best 3% HerdBuilder & 13% GridMaster • Top 25% MARB & REA

Many of his sons will sell!

Croissant Red Angus

“Range Ready” Bull & Commercial Heifer Sale

Saturday, March 26, 2016 • Briggsdale, CO 75 Red Angus Bulls • 35 Commercial Open Replacements

A Better Brand of Bull

Larry & Jean Croissant • Kevin & Sallie Miller (970) 656-3545 • (970) 222-6094 kmiller@wigginstel.com • www.CroissantRedAngus.com

New Livestock Rules Attempt to Curb Antibiotic and Antimicrobial Resistance Central to the VFD rule is a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship. “Essentially, if you want to use certain antimicrobials and antibiotics in feed to prevent, control or treat illness, you will need to have written approval from a veterinarian with whom you have a professional relationship,” explained Dr. Gerald Stokka, DVM, MS and Livestock Stewardship Specialist at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. “This is a veterinarian who knows you, your livestock and has a working knowledge of your management practices,” he explained. Stokka, who spent over 30 years in private practice, academia and industry, is recognized for his multifaceted expertise in beef cattle production medicine. He has worked with feedlots, stocker and cow-calf operations throughout the Great Plains and has been sought out by numerous agricultural projects abroad for his expertise, including in Ukraine, Brazil, South Africa and Costa Rica. According to Stokka, the VFD places the responsibility of a “judicious use” of a medication on the veterinarian. A VFD will identify the antimicrobial to be used, the indication for its use, as well as the dosage, time-frame, specific livestock (numbers and their location) to receive the medicine, as well as withdrawal periods, refills or reorders, and/or other special instructions. For example, a feedlot will now need a

veterinarian to authorize the use of a oxytracycline per label instructions. The VFD could be in effect for up to six months maximum or as indicated on the label. A VFD will also be required when two antimicrobials are fed concurrently, even if one of the antimicrobials is not considered a VFD drug. Take, for instance the inophone anitmicrobial Rumensin® (monensin) – which isn’t on the VFD list – and Tylan® (tylosin) – which is on the list. A feedlot could use Rumensin® according to the label in its feed to enhance feed efficiency without a specific VFD. However, if the feedlot feeds Rumensin® along with Tylan®, it would need a VFD that specifically states the two could be fed together. The VFD rule, which will take effect in January 2017, phases in veterinary oversight for those feed additive drugs that will move from an over-the-counter to VFD status. “Having a good vet-client-patient relationship will be critical for producers to understand how this all fits together,” Stokka said. Apley agreed. “Veterinarians across the nation are ramping up to be better schooled on these feed products and the role they will play going forward. Farmers, ranchers and veterinarians – like our colleagues in human medicine – are being asked to be more transparent about our uses of antibiotics. ■

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Combating the myths: Antibiotics Used in Humans and Animals Claim: “Eighty percent of the antibiotics produced (by volume) are used in livestock production.”

The American Meat Institute provides important context to that claim. It estimates that the combined weight of livestock and poultry in the U.S. is more than triple the combined weight of American men and women. For example, a 1,200-pound steer is equal to about six men. If a steer needs treatment for pneumonia, it logically would need a larger dose than one adult man. While it is true that the same classes of antibiotics and antimicrobials may be used in both human and animal medicine, antibiotics more commonly used in human medicine are less commonly used in animals and viceversa.

And some antibiotics, like ionophores which work with bacteria in the rumen to improve feed efficiency, are never used in human medicine and should really be removed from the calculations.

All the Traits to maximize Calf Value

Dry Matter Intake & Conversion collected on each 2016 Wedel sale bull

Last year, calves sired by Wedel bulls returned the following carcass data to our customers: • 97% Choice or Prime • 64.1% YG 1’s & 2’s • 1.4% YG 4’s • 4.24 ADG • 5.23 DMC (dry matter conversion)

16th Annual Bull & Commercial Replacement Sale Tuesday, March 8, 2016

140 Red Angus | SimAngus | Red Angus x Char Hybrids Bulls 100 A.I. Bred Fall Calvers | 150 Open Yearling Heifers Frank & Susan Wedel • (620) 375-2578 1012 W. County Rd. K • Leoti, KS 67861 fswedel@wbsnet.org • wedelredangus.com

Your cows shouldn’t stand for anything less...

Performance you can count on!

SCHULER red-angus

34th Annual Production Sale

120 Red Angus & 40 Schuler Red Composite Bulls Thursday, March 24, 2016 • 1:00 p.m. • at the Ranch 7522 Rd 74 • Bridgeport, NE 69336 • info1@schulerredangus.com • 308-262-0306

www.schulerredangus.com

The Grand Daddy Of ‘Em All!!

Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. In the Yards at the

UBAR High Capacity 224 X Brylor New Trend 22 #1750454

Dam of McPhee Trophy – This amazing cow posts a 123.3 MPPA! #1371326

National Western Stock Show Denver, Colorado

She Sells!

#1625713 Top 2% Herd Builder Female

She Sells!

Embryos Sell!

She Sells!

Badlands Opportunity 53Y X Above Heaven #1734378

WCAT Ribeye 113Y X Fine Line Mulberry 26P #1750456

He Sells!

CCF Gold Bar 0251 424 X Lacy Cherokee 128M #1729571

SSS Soldier 365W X Fine Line Mulberry 26P #3467170

Join us…

for fajitas and hospitality

between the Pen Show and the Mile High Auciton in the Yards

Jr. Red Angus Show: January 9, 2016 • 8 a.m. Pen Show: January 10, 2016 • 10 a.m. Open Show: January 11, 2016 • 8 a.m.

Choice of Pen Sells!

LJC Mission Statement X WR MR Red Dawg 5335 #1747747

Sale Sponsored by the Colorado Red Angus Association

Call for your catalog today!

Gilchrist Auction Co. Auction management by:

Kyle and Lisa Gilchrist

A production of Star G Ranch, Inc.

14075 120th St. • Douds, IA 52551 redcowseller@yahoo.com

Kyle: 641/919/1077 • Lisa: 515/669-9945

View this catalog online at www.redcows.net

Embryos sell!

CRSB Ricardos Jiba Y20

CRSB Ms Mulberrys Abigrace Embryos Sell! SALE TIME:

#3482568 | She sells!

1 p.m.

HOSTED BY TEXAS RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION

Auction management by:

Gilchrist Auction Co. Kyle and Lisa Gilchrist

A production of Star G Ranch, Inc.

The 2016 Sale will feature for the first time ever... Pens of 5 or 10 FCCP tagged (Red Angus Certified) Red Angus Commercial Bred and Open Heifers!

14075 120th St. • Douds, IA 52551 redcowseller@yahoo.com

Kyle: 641/919/1077 • Lisa: 515/669-9945

View this catalog online at:

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Your invited to our 26th Annual Private Treaty

Bull Sale S DIAMOND ANGUS 7 miles south of Henderson I-80 Exit or 10 1/2 miles north of Sutton on the Henderson-Sutton Road East side of the road.

Saturday, February 27, 2016 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST Check out all the bulls at: sdiamondangus.com

ANGUS BULLS

RED ANGUS BULLS

23 Yearlings & 3 Two Year Olds

29 Yearling & 2 Two Year Olds

Sires Include:

TR Mr Aberdeen, Identity, Dante General Grant & Pride

Conqueror, Pinnacle, Card Shark Hi Ho 753, Gold Star & Legacy

Full EPD’s, Performance Data, Ultrasound, Pelvic and Scrotal Measurements. Call us for more information on bulls or if you have questions on how the sale works.

S D I A M ON D AN G U S

Kim & Lindy Siebert 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 • 402-723-4376 In Pursuit of Excellence, where the only Extreme we Pursue is Extremely well Balanced!

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SUN RIVER RED ANGUS Annual Spring Production Sale On the beautiful banks of the Sun River

MARCH 21, 2016 Western Livestock Auction Great Falls, MT â€¢ 1:PM

uscle ilk arbling

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Where Maternal & Carcass Specialists Are Born Again Every Year Bill Norris (Cell) 406-799-5323 (Home) 406-264-5781 srreds@3rivers.net 321 Ramble Inn Rd Fort Shaw, MT 59443

“Show Us Your Tags” Photo Contest Winners

The Red Angus Communications and Marketing teams held a contest last fall specifically for cattle wearing the Red Angus tag. We had nearly 100 entries in the contest and we appreciate our stakeholders taking the time to send them in. Even if we aren’t holding a special contest, feel free to share your high-resolution Red Angus photos by sending them to media@redangus.org. We are always looking for ARA cover photos and images to use in Red Angus promotions.

Second Place Celeste Settrini Salinas, California

First Place Kelly Massey Cabool, Missouri

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Third Place Jenny Hanley Batt Mitchell, Nebraska

Independence first calf heifer with a Mtn Sign heifer calf!

- Maternal brother to 5L Defender, out of an outcross TC Stockman dam and by Right Kind. - Ranks in the top 17% or better for 12 traits including top 1% for HBLD, GRID & CED! - One of the most highly used AI sires in the breed last year! - Co-owned with Beever Farms, and 5L Red Angus.

SEMEN AVAILABLE - $25/UNIT Order Yours Today - (701) 361-3189

Jacobson Freedom 4056, the $30,000 top selling Independence son to Rich Red Angus & 3-J Farms

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GRID

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feBruary 13-21, 2016 Buffalo County fairgrounds | Kearney, neBrasKa | 308.627.6385

Red Angus show & sale we dne sday, fe Bruary 1 7 t h , 2 0 1 6 s h ow 1 0 a M sale 3 PM

Sale Features P ow e r f u l Bu ll s, B r e d h e i f e r s an d fa n C y h e i f er P ro s P e C ts red lazy MC trooPer 21y (PiCtured as a yearling). the ClassiC sale features Bulls sired By this national grand ChaMPion. for a complete sale catalog call 308-627-6385 or visit us at www.necattlemen.com or follow us on facebook.

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Pieper Red Angus 26th Annual

Performance Leader Production Sale

Friday, April 1, 2016 "U UIF 3BODI m Q N m )BZ 4QSJOHT /FCSBTLB Over 40 years of developing and selling registered Red Angus range bulls in the Nebraska panhandle. Bulls are developed on the ranch, ultrasounded for carcass traits, semen tested and delivered within 300 miles. Last two years bulls have averaged over 15â€? ribeyes at 365 days. %X\ \RXU VWRFN IURP D SURYHQ RXWĂ€W DQG LQFUHDVH \RXU ERWWRP OLQH

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Mark, Deb, or Tate Pieper 3779 550th Rd Hay Spring, NE 69347 H: 308-638-4557 C: 308-430-0989 Tateâ€™s Cell: 308-430-1777 pieperra@gpcom.net

Red Angus fe males with disposition, lo ads of maternal and lo ts of look. Bred to be broo d cows and come in volum e!

For catalogs call or visit us online at www.pieperredangus.com

Selling March 14th in The Cattlemenâ€™s Bull Sale

SLGN Yosemite 1143Y REG: 1451718

DOB: 3/13/11

Lazy MC Stout 30S Lazy MC Cowboy Cut 26U Lazy MC Star 185M BFCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912 Meado-West Persuasion DFRA Al Thea 107 HB 103 GM 52 BW -0.5 WW 84 YW 130 M 13 Marb 0.52 YG 0.04 CW 46 Rea 0.33 Progeny Averages: BW 75 WW 674 YW 1225 %IMF 3.40 REA 13.28 We are excited to have the chance to offer this phenomenal proven herd sire. Yosemite has done a tremendous job for us and we decided we could let him go to work for another breeder. Yosemite has a great disposition and has never failed us in getting the job done! His sons are always highlights in our bull sales and his females are leaving a mark in the pasture. In 2013 we ran a blind test comparing Yosemite to the highest accuracy EPD bull in the breed. The offspring were ran in a feedlot together and when they were harvested the results showed Yosemite progeny out performing the others in weaning and yearling weights as well as ribeye area.

SLGN Yosemite 1143Y Progeny

Yosemite daughter sold for $16,5000

Yosemite son sold for $10,500

Yosemite daughter sold for $10,000

Yosemite bred sold for $4,500

Yosemite X Doc Holiday Sells 3-14

Yosemite daughter sold for $12,000

Call to request your catalog today!

Selling in North Platte, Ne The Cattlemenâ€™s Bull Sale 20 Age Advantaged Bulls 40 Yearling Red & Black Angus Bulls 1 Elite Herd Sire Prospect

Sires Represented

This Yosemite son sells March 14th!

Cheryl Johnson: 712.490.2956 Cassie Johnson: 712.490.5397 Ramsey Johnson: 859.213.0242 www.solutiongenetics.com

Yardmaster Cowboy Cut Trilogy Young Gun Redemption

Daughter purchased by 5L Red Angus

- The top seller from the 2013 5L Spring Bull Sale, sired by breedâ€™s #1 Marbling bull, 5L Advocate. - Posted awesome individual performance figures: 94 BR, 107 WR, 112 YR, 135 IMF, 105 REA. - His dam has a 105.6 MPPA with a 107 AWR , 109 AYR, 103 IMF and 103 REA on 8 calves! - Co-owned with Wood V Bar X Ranch, Shepard Settlement Farm, Beever Farms, and 5L Red Angus.

SEMEN AVAILABLE - $25/UNIT Order Yours Today - (701) 361-3189

Daughter purchased by Dykes Cattle Co HBLD

GRID

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Forgotten Resolutions... No Longer by Michael Flerchinger, CPA, The Nichols Accounting Group P.C.

Now that the New Year is upon us, it’s time to resolve to shed those few extra pounds we’ve continuously committed to for the past 10 years. Okay, so maybe this year won’t be any more successful than it has been in the past. However, it is a good time to resolve to make sure your family ranching operation is in tip-top shape. With this in mind, let’s discuss four items that should be part of your resolutions for the New Year! 1. Operational Budget Hopefully, this is already being done without a resolution as it’s difficult to measure the health of your business without a budget. As the year progresses, use your budget to compare budget to actual and identify differences. By doing this, you can better identify where you have operational successes and failures. Based on your findings, you can make adjustments

to ensure your financial goals for the year are met. After a period of time of budgeting, you will be able to better depend on prior years’ information for forecasting and can then factor in conditions such as markets, weather, input costs, and so on. 2. Estate Planning If you haven’t already done so, start on your estate plan. Depending on

your age, this may or may not be complicated. For the young operator this may be something as simple as a Living Will. However, if you’re older with multiple generations or family members to consider you may have a more involved plan. Regardless of where you are in the life spectrum, the idea is to get started now because the end can come at any unknown point.

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Reg# 3473644 | AWW 816 | Sire: LSF Saga 1040Y Reg# 3473671 | AWW 784 | Sire: Soo Line Power Eye 161X

19th Annual Production Sale Feb. 20, 2016 • 1pm • Clearbrook, MN

Selling 85 yearling and coming two yr. old bulls, 40 registered and commercial bred females, including 4 fancy show heifer prospects!

Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC.

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44946 151st Ave., Clearbrook, MN 56634 Mike: 701-799-0943 Sam: 701-799-1613 Kelly: 218-280-6944 nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com

Reg# 3473663 | AWW 780 | Sire: LSF Saga 1040Y

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www.nordlundstockfarm.com

L83 Hobo 106

Six Mile Kruger 11Z

EPDs BW WW YW Milk TM REA Marb

VGW Tremor 112

Red Global Trust 21T

Ed & Jeanne Olson - Carl & Lindsay Olson 16068 24th St SE - Argusville, ND 58005

EPDs BW WW YW Milk TM REA Marb

Pie Game Plan 0618

OHRR Dakota Landmark 5T

Phone/fax 701-484-5779 Ed’s cell 701-238-3601 Carl’s cell 701-361-0684

EPDs BW WW YW Milk TM REA Marb

Forgotten Resolutions... No Longer Having a good plan and being prepared will help ensure your goals will be met. 3. Pay Down Debt Strong cattle prices over the past few years have allowed quite a bit of flexibility for ranchers. This may include upgrading equipment, expanding herd sizes, and purchasing more farm and pasture ground. However, this flexibility has also allowed operations to expand and take on more debt load. Debt can be toxic when a market sours. A good cash flow plan will help to pay down debt and build a reserve for when prices are not as strong. 4. Document the History of Your Ranch You may be asking yourself, “What does documenting the history of our ranch do to help it grow, operate bet-

ter, or do anything to make us more profitable?” While this may not directly contribute to the bottom line, it does provide value to the operation. You would be amazed by how much current operations are affected by how earlier generations ran the ranch. While technologies have changed, the work ethic that has been instilled into the generations likely has not. This affects your core values, which in turn dictates how you operate, thereby affecting profitability. Regardless of where your operation is in its lifecycle, this is important to do. If you’re multiple generations into the life cycle, it makes it that much more difficult to gather the ranch’s history if you delay. Starting now is crucial. Likewise, if you’re early on in the life cycle it makes it that much easier to start now. This is an ongoing process, but it’s amazing how interesting compiling and reading this information can be.

There are many more resolutions you could adopt in your personal and business life. These are just some of the actions to start on now that will prove to be valuable now and into the future. Unlike that resolution to lose 10 pounds, these will be easier to stick to because they can be done as a family with the entire group giving input and helping everyone stay accountable towards a common goal (as with most things on a family ranch). Commit now to making these forgotten resolutions … no longer! ■ Michael Flerchinger is a CPA with The Nichols Accounting Group located in Oregon and Idaho. They specialize in agribusiness tax planning and consulting. Reader questions can be submitted to: taxquestions@nicholsaccounting.com www.nicholsaccounting.com

OVERMILLER Production Sale

February 20, 2016 at the Ranch north of Smith Center, KS

High Seller in 2013 sons will sell.

High Seller in 2014 sons will sell.

Call or email for a Catalog

Selling:

SLGN Yardmaster ~ sons and daughters will sell; sired champion hfr in Reno and bull in Louisville.

80 ~ Red Angus & Gelbvieh/ Balancer Bulls (12-18 mo. old) several hfr bulls 11 ~ Elite Registered open heifers 70 ~ Commercial open heifers - Red & Black

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Member News

Glascock Honored as American Star Farmer Finalist

Ever since he was a little boy, Thomas Glascock of Pilot Point, Texas, knew he wanted his own herd of cattle. Today, not only does the 21-year-old have his own cowherd, he was named a 2015 finalist for the American Star Farmer award, one of the most prestigious honors awarded to a student by the National FFA Organization. For as long as he can remember, Glascock's life revolved around livestock and agriculture. In 2000, he received his first Red Angus heifer and she became the foundation of his herd. Today, along with his herd of 90-plus cows, he boasts 310 acres of coastal and native grasses to produce the forage needed to satisfy the nutritional demands of his cattle. Throughout high school, he spent hours feeding, inspecting, managing show cattle, hauling hay and processing cattle. He has participated in a variety of FFA activities at both the local, district, area, state and national levels. In addition to his FFA activities and his Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE), Glascock is a past National Junior Red Angus director and holds responsibilities within the Texas Junior Red Angus Association. As he studies production animal science at Tarleton State University, Glascock says that he feels like he is now turning his dream into a reality, one management decision at a time. Glascock is the son of Randy and Thomas Glascock. He is a member of the Pilot Point FFA Chapter, led by advisors Tammy and Randy Glascock and Casey Brinlee. Glascock was honored as one of four American Star Farmer finalists during the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo, in Louisville, Kentucky, this past October. The American Star Awards, including the American Star Farmer, American Star in

Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience, are awarded to FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through completion of an SAE program. A required activity in FFA, an SAE allows students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship at an agriculture-based business or conducting an agriculture-based scientific experiment and reporting results. Other requirements to achieve the award include demonstrating top management skills; completing key agricultural education, scholastic and leadership requirements; and earning an American FFA Degree, the organization’s highest level of student accomplishment. Sixteen American Star Award finalists from throughout the U.S. are nominated by a panel of judges to interview during the national convention and expo. Four are named winners and receive cash awards totaling $4,000. All American Star finalists receive a $2,000 cash award. The American Star Awards are sponsored by ADM Crop Risk Services, Case IH, Elanco, Farm Credit and Syngenta as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 610,240 student members who belong to one of 7,665 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Sutherlin Joins ABS Global as Sales Team Leader Lacey Sutherlin of Stevensville, Montana, has joined ABS Global as a sales team leader. Working in western Montana, Sutherlin will be delivering the full array of ABS products and services. She will be providing turn-key breeding projects with synchronization, heat detection and a portable breeding barn, as well as provid-

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ing nitrogen fill service for semen customers. Sutherlin has successfully conducted AI schools and will arrange AI training as needed throughout Montana and parts of northern Wyoming. She will be leading a team of ABS representatives and assisting them with sales and breeding services. Her previous work at Origen has allowed her to develop many relationships within the purebred industry, both nationally and internationally. That experience has given Sutherlin key insight into the cattle industry for emerging trends, needs, concerns and future direction. Involved with numerous ag industry groups, she is a true advocate for agriculture. She is currently the chair for Montana’s Young Stockgrowers, secretary for the Western Montana Angus Association, director with the Montana Angus Auxiliary, and a member of the Montana Angus and Red Angus Associations. Sutherlin and her husband Chad own 3C Cattle where they raise Angus and Red Angus cattle and are an offshoot of Chad’s family operation, Sutherlin Farms Red Angus. "I am proud to have Lacey represent ABS because she is such a proven professional,"stated Merlyn Sandbulte, district business manager with ABS Global. "She has the ability to get the hard things done and make them look easy, while keeping producers successful. Lacey has determination to help producers run profitable and successful genetic improvement programs, whether they are purebred or commercial. Lacey has earned the respect of all aspects of the beef industry and will be a true asset to ABS and the representatives she works with." Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 80 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. ABS Global is a division of Genus plc. n

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BW -3.4 WW 60 YW 89 MILK 16 Marb .13 REA .01 • Unique outcross pedigree with excellent calving ease, maternal, and growth!

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BW -3.5 WW 57 YW 82 MILK 10 Marb .14 REA -.24 • Awesome Squall son tested free of all defects at Tree Lane Farms.

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We’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary of Red Angus breeding in Alabama! We cordially invite you to stop by for a visit. Our Golden Anniversary Pen of Yearling Bulls are looking good! Sires include:

Our newest generation of Red Angus Breeders! We also invite your inspection of our very productive cow herd and outstanding heifers.

Brown P 707 Y7202, out of Nebula 707 R (Reg# 1442213) and Abigail 7770 Dam who has produced over a million dollars worth or progeny. Calving-ease, maternal, carcass and growth! VGW Password 170 (Reg# 1444896), our super calving-ease sire, plus marbling, maternal and carcass.

Introducing our newest Herd Sire! Andras Double Focus B014 (Reg# 1710482) Outcross Red Angus bloodline and our FEED EFFICIENCY SPECIALIST! Number one yearling bull off the Illinois RFI study - #1 Adj. Daily Gain, #5 Best Feed Conversion (feed gain 3.89) and #9 RFI Value. Double Focus B014 is the caliber of bull tomorrow’s genetics demand! Henry Whitley

1408 Co. Hwy 35 Horton, AL 35980 Cell: (205) 353-3190

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Sale Reports

32nd Annual Prestigious NILE Red Angus Sale October 16, 2015 Billings, Montana Sale Manager: Red Cow Relocators 28 Open Heifers $4,707 9 Bred Heifers $8,250 5 Embryo Packages $1,590 The top-selling open heifer was Lot 41, RCRA Strawberry 7C, selling for $11,000. She was consigned by Rock Creek Red Angus, Charlie and Linda Lewis of Joliet, Montana. She was born March 5, 2015, sired by RCRA Razor Edge 15Z and out of RCRA Strawberry 6X. She was purchased by Bullis Creek Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska. Lot 24, Flying W Xtra Belle 119C, sold for $8,000. She was consigned by Flying W Red Angus, John and Dawn Wakefield of Cooperstown, North Dakota. She was born May 4, 2015, sired by Flying W Xtra 111X and out of Flying W Casey Belle 165Z. She was purchased by Peacock Red Angus, Gary Peacock, of Covington, Texas. Lot 28, DKK Dazzle 506, sold for $7,500. She was consigned by Klompien Red Angus, Dave and Kay Klompien, of Manhattan, Montana. She was born Jan. 17, 2015, sired by Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 and out of DKK Dazzle 341. She was purchased by

Pitchfork T Ranch, Thayne and Margaret Dutson, of Sisters, Oregon. Lot 33, L83 Cece 8C, sold for $6,500. She was consigned by L83 Ranch – Lodoen Cattle Co., Leonard, Matt and Jennie Lodoen of Westhope, North Dakota. She was born Feb. 4, 2015, sired by BUF CRK Hobo 196 and out of L83 Tink 118A. She was purchased by Green Mountain Red Angus and Sage LeBlanc of Three Forks, Montana. The top-selling bred heifer was Lot 34, L83 Princess 73B, selling for $10,500. She was consigned by L83 Ranch – Lodoen Cattle Co., Leonard, Matt and Jennie Lodoen of Westhope, North Dakota. She was born March 12, 2014, sired by Six Mile King Ranch 721W and out of L83 Flora 970, and bred to Six Mile Buckshot 297B. She was purchased by Diamond P Red Angus, Jeff and Michelle Pettit, of Sebree, Kentucky. Lot 38, MLK CRK Lakina 4101, sold for $10,000. She was consigned by Milk Creek Reds, Bruce and Tena Ketchum of Plevna, Montana. She was born March 14, 2014, sired by MLK CRK Redstone and out of MLK CRK Lakina 523, bred to Ridge Legend 2069. She was purchased by High Ridge Red Angus Ranch, Dwight and Cindy McDonald, of Russell, Iowa.

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Lot 3, Laubach Heiress 4061, sold for $9,000. She was consigned by Laubach Red Angus, Marvin and Donna Laubach, of Big Timber, Montana. She was born Feb. 3, 2014, sired by KCC Trend Setter W910 and out of McPhee Heiress 4523, bred to Andras New Direction R240. She was purchased by Redland Red Angus, Bob and Cathy Redland, of Hysham, Montana. High volume buyer was Storm King Investments of Casper, Wyoming with the purchase of four lots. Cattle were sold into 10 states.

Pieper Red Angus Fall Run Sale October 24, 2015 Hay Springs, Nebraska 1 Red Angus Herd Sire $17,500 74 18-Month-Old Red Angus Bulls $8,423 265 Comm. Bred Red Angus Heifers $2,730 18 Registered Bred Heifers $4,542 6 Registered Red Angus Show Heifers$7,058 13 Registered Bred Red Angus Cows $3,392 6 Ranch Broke Geldings $6,380 21 Weanling Quarter Horse Colts $1,300 The high-selling bull was herdsire LSF Saga 1040Y, selling to David Ortiz of Guadaljara, Mexico, for $17,500. Lot 8, PIE Networth 4325 sold to Abbott

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Josh Rust • Turtle Lake, ND 701/447-2479 or 701/ 391-9769 rustmountainviewranch@hotmail.com www.rustmountainviewranch.com

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Gary & Val Jacobson • Hitterdal, MN 218/962-3360 or 701/361-3189 gjrangus@feltontel.net www.jacobsonredangus.com

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Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne & Cassi Schriefer Golden Valley, ND 701/983-4292 or 701/870-2790 marcjodi@westriv.com

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Gene Scott • Lengby, MN 218/668-2277 or 218/230-8229 scttra@gutel.com

Ed Kalianoff • Steele, ND 701/475-2694 or 701/471-4006 kalkota@bektel.com

BADLANDS RED ANGUS

Bill & Sharon Ceynar • Arnegard, ND 701/586-3435 or 701/570-4578 badlandsredangus@hughes.net badlandsgeneticsplus.com

BARENTHSEN-BULLINGER RED ANGUS Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger Powers Lake, ND 701/464-5741 or 701/339-1834 mkbar@nccray.com bbredangus.com

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CUTTING EDGE RANCH

Rick & Amber Rohrich • Steele, ND 701/475-2285 or 701/391-1911 cuttingedgeranch@hotmail.com

DAHL LAND & CATTLE CO.

Jeff Dahl • Gackle, ND 701/485-3766 or 701/269-5368 jldahl@daktel.com • www.dahlcattle.com

DK RED ANGUS

Scott Kueffler • Grenora, ND 701/694-3620 or 701/641-0519 redangus@nccray.com

FLYING W RANCH

Dave, Kathy, Wayde and Jake Bauman Linton, ND 701/336-7201 bb.ranch@hotmail.com

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BRENNER ANGUS

FORSTER RED ANGUS

BROKEN HEART RANCH

FREY ANGUS RANCH

Robert Campbell McIntosh, SD • 701/422-3721 campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com

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Lynn, Arlen & Edward Frey Granville, ND 701/720-5036, 626-2535, 626-1125 freyangusranch@srt.com www.freyangusranch.com

HEART RIVER RANCH

Chuck & Annette Steffan • Belfield, ND 701/575-8145, 290-9745, 260-4630 heartrr@ndgateway.com

Brian Severance • Palermo, ND 701/862-3681 or 701/898-3681 redcows@restel.net

SPUR M RED ANGUS

James & Stephanie Kuhn Napoleon, ND 701/332-6378 or 701/426-6921 kuhnsred@bektel.com

Doug & Darcy McGee Bowman, ND 701/523-3635 or 701/523-6086 ddmcgee@ndsupernet.com

L83 LODOEN RANCH

Leonard Lodoen • Matt & Jennie Lodoen Westhope, ND 701/245-6280 or 701/263-1016 or 701/263-1330 lodoencattle.com

LELAND RED ANGUS

Meryl & Stacy McGee • Rhame, ND 701/279-5539 or 701/523-6995 mcgeeredangus@ndsupernet.com www.mcgeeranch.com

OHR RED ANGUS

Edward, Jeanne & Carl Olson Argusville, ND 701/484-5779 or 701/238-3601 olsoncandc@aol.com www.ohrredangus.com

PRESSER RED ANGUS

Troy & Annette Presser Turtle Lake, ND 701/447-2855 or 701/220-0189 tpresser@westriv.com

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MCGEE RED ANGUS

Kenneth Forster • Richardton, ND 701/974-2450 or 701/290-2450 forsterredangus@yahoo.com www.forsterredangus.com

CAMPBELL RED ANGUS

Steve & Tracey Koester • Steele, ND 701/475-2736 or 701/400-1611 koester@bektel.com www.koesterredangus.com

Melvin & Luella Leland Todd & Carla Leland Sidney, MT 701/565-2347 • lelandra@restel.net www.lelandredangus.com

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Kevin & Lynette Thompson Almont, ND 701/843-8454 or 701/391-1631 kevinandlynette@westriv.com www.tntsimmentals.com

TRIPLE M RANCH

Frank & Deana Mack Bismarck, ND 701/222-1418 or 701/226-0811 tmrmack@hotmail.com www.tmrmack.com

TURTLE RIVER CATTLE CO. Ron & Ryan Clemetson Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 or 701/739-6407 trreds@hotmail.com

TWEDT RED ANGUS

Sam Twedt • McHenry, ND 701/262-4768 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

North Dakota Red Angus Association President: Todd Leland Vice President: Bryan Huber Immediate Past President: Mark Barenthsen Directors: Jodi Schriefer, Ed Kalianoff,

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Secretary/Treasurer: Emmy Huber

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Sale Reports Land & Livestock of Smithwick, South Dakota, for $14,000. Lot 52, an LSF Saga 1040Y son, sold to Martin and Lois Hanley of Marsland, Nebraska, for $13,000.

Lot 5, LSF SRR Big Beef B630, sired by LSF Boxed Beef 9063W and out of a Feddes Big Sky R9 daughter, sold for $15,000 to ABS Global of Deforest, Wisconsin, JST Angus of Colusa, California, and Lorenzen Ranches of Pendelton, Oregon. Lot 3, LSF SRR Fertility 4476B, sired by Beckton Epic R397 and out of a Messmer Packer S008 daughter, sold for $13,000 to Cedar Hill Farm of Jane Lew, West Virginia.

Volume bull buyers were Wagonhound Land & Livestock of Douglas, Wyoming, deCordovaCattle Co. of Groesbeck, Texas, Sides Ranch of Smithwick, South Dakota, and Martin and Lois Hanley of, Marsland, Nebraksa. The high-selling female was show heifer Lot 78, PIE Ann 526, selling to Kipp Stender of Madison, Minnesota, for $10,500. The high-selling ranch gelding, Lot 1, sold to Bruce Westhius of St. Menomonie, Wisconsin, for $10,000.

Ludvigson Stock Farm Herdbuilder Bull Sale Fall Edition November 6, 2015 Shepherd, Montana 10 Premier Red Angus Herd Bulls $12,400 149 Ranch-Ready Red Angus Bulls $5,140 36 Ranch-Ready Red Hybred Bulls $4,430 The top-selling bull was Lot 1, LSF TBJ Takedown 4857B, sired by LSF Takeover 9943W and out of a Basin EXT 7455 daughter. He sold for $20,000 to Chile Beef of Santiago, Chile.

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Lot 7, LSF SRR Image 4404B, sired by Beckton Epic R397 and out of a LCHMN Enterprise 1370H daughter, sold for $13,000 to Cooper Ranch of Billings, Montana. Lot 123, LSF SRR Redemption 4194B, sired by Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 and out of a Messmer Packer S008 daughter, sold for $12,000 to Lawrence Ranch of Jordan, Montana. Lot 4, LSF SRR Assetts 4459B, sired by Beckton Epic R397K and out of a Messmer Packer S008 daughter, sold for $10,500 to Harris Ranch of Drewsey, Oregon. Lot 6, LSF SRR Improver 4426B, sired by Beckton Epic R397K and out of a LCC New Chapter A705L daughter, sold for $10,000 to Rosenbohm Red Angus of Noel, Missouri. Lot 2, LSF SRR Abundance 4423B, sired by Beckton Epic R397K and out of a Messmer Packer S008 daughter, sold for $10,000 to

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Zia Ag Consulting of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lot 10, LSF SRR Solid 4477B, sired by Beckton Epic R397 and out of a LCHMN Enterprise 1370H daughter, sold for $9,500 to Cooper Ranch of Billings, Montana. Volume buyers were Zia Ag Consulting of Albuquerque, New Mexico, 21 Ranch of Sundance, Wyoming, Lawrence Ranch of Jordan, Montana, and Reynolds Ranch of Rozet, Wyoming.

Bowling Ranch Herefords & Red Angus November 10, 2015 Newkirk, Oklahoma Auctioneer: Justin B. Stout 34 Hereford Bulls $4,338 11 Red Angus Bulls $4,232 7 Hereford Spring Pairs $4,793 5 Hereford Fall Pairs $3,450 12 Hereford Spring Bred Females $3,050 9 Commercial Fall Pairs $2,700 64 Commercial Spring Bred Heifers $2,163 The top-selling Hereford bull was BH Trustworthy 100W 424 B, who sold for $6,000 to Bryce Gragg of Howard, Kansas. Bowling Trust 100W 3012 sold for $5,750 to Tim Coble of Howard, Kansas. BH 028X Sensational 3057 ET sold for $5,500 to Dwayne Waite of Winfield, Kansas.

The top-selling Red Angus bull was BRA Redemption 344. He sold for $7,500 to John Bauder of Howard, Kansas.

Lot 168, Bieber Oly B408, sold to Dykes Cattle Co., of Pasco, Washington for $16,500.

Bieber Red Angus Ranch Bieber Fever IX 2015 Production Sale November 12, 2015 Leola, South Dakota Auctioneer: Seth Weishaar 88 Red Angus Coming 2 Bulls $7,102 118 Bred Red Angus Cows $4,151 112 Bred Comm. Red Angus Heifers $2,542 84 Bred Comm. Red Angus Cows $2,976

Lot 172, Bieber Rollin Deep B585, sold to Shieldknight Land & Cattle of Spearman, Texas for $16,000.

The high-selling bull was Lot 160, Bieber Deep End B597, a May 10, 2014, son of Bieber Rollin Deep Y118. He sold for $30,000 to Rouse Red Angus of Huxley, Iowa. This bull sold with a lease to Genex, Inc.

Lot 193, Bieber Take 2 B449, sold to Neo Sho Farms of Southwest City, Missouri, for $12,500.

Lot 163, Bieber Rollin Deep B599, a May 10, 2014, son of Bieber Rollin Deep Y118, sold to 3K Land and Cattle of Justin, Texas, for $27,000. Lot 161, Bieber Rollin Deep B600, a May 10, 2014, son of Bieber Rollin Deep Y118, sold to Valnes Ranch Red Angus of Eden, South Dakota, for $21,000. Lot 165, Bieber Fusion B425, a May 10, 2015, son of Andras Fusion R236, sold to Shady Bottom Red Angus of Crossville, Tennessee, for $21,000.

Lot 167, Bieber Rollin Deep B594, sold to Pat Gibbs of Jordan, Montana, for $15,500. Lot 207, Bieber Rollin Deep B605, sold to Mark Gross of Bridgewater, South Dakota, for $14,000.

Lot 17, Bieber Lass 187U, a 2008 daughter of LCOC High Noon A093R who is bred to Bieber Hard Drive Y120 with a bull calf, sold to B&K Cattle of Ellis, Kansas, for $13,000. Lot 9, Basin Bonnebell 8225, a 2008 daughter of Basin Trend Setter 6075 who is bred to Bieber Rollin Deep Y118 with a heifer calf, sold to Jefferies Land and Cattle of Checotah, Oklahoma, for $13,000. Lot 51, Bieber Toryanna 162U, a 2008 daughter of LCOC New Design A092R who is bred to Bieber Rollin Deep Y118 with a bull calf, sold to Dykes Cattle Co. of Pasco, Washington, for $11,000.

Lot 253, Bieber Rollin Deep B424, sold to Shady Bottom Red Angus of Crossville, Tennessee, for $12,500.

Lot 2, Basin Rose 57U8, sold to Dykes Cattle Co. of Pasco, Washington, for $9,500.

Lot 3, Basin Eldorene 7467, a 2007 daughter of Basin EXT 5233 who is bred to Schuler Endurance 2101Z, sold to Dykes Cattle Co. of Pasco, Washington, for $18,000.

Lot 26, Bieber Tilly 133A, sold to Solid Rock Red Angus of Limon, Colorado, for $9,000. Lot 14, Basin Rose 0T54, sold to Jordan Rhodes of Faulkton, South Dakota, for $8,750.

Lot 7, Basin Dakel 8247, a 2008 daughter of Basin EXT 5233 who is bred to Bieber Rollin Deep Y118 with a heifer calf, sold to Jeffries Land and Cattle of Checotah, Oklahoma, for $14,500.

Lot 1, Bieber Rose 246U, sold o B&K Cattle of Ellis, Kansas, for $7,250. Lot 4, Basin Rose 45U7, sold to Generations Red Angus of Ashville, Alabama, for $7,000.

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Sale Reports Cattle sold into 19 states. Volume registered female buyers were Pat Gibbs of Jordan, Montana, and George Cooksley of Anselmo, Nebraska. Shawn Claymore of McLaughlin, South Dakota, was the volume bull buyer.

Laubach Red Angus November 14, 2015 Big Timber, Montana Sale Manager: Andras Cattle Co. 50 Bull Calves $4,200 15 Registered Bred Heifers $3,000 10 Registered Open Heifers $2,400 The top-selling bull was Lot 17, Laubach Packer 5048, sired by Messmer Packer S008. He sold to Martin Ranches, Heather Martin, of Malta, Montana, for $8,000. Lot 10, Laubach Javelin 5202, sired by LJC Javelin M08, sold to Henery Martin of Malta, Montana, for $7,500.

247. She sold to Rock Creek Red Angus of Joliet Montana, for $2,800.

Ladies of Louisville Red Angus Sale November 15, 2015 Louisville, Kentucky Auctioneer: Monte Lowderman Sale Manager: Red Cow Relocators 7 Open Heifers $4,943 3 Bred Heifers $8,417 3 Bulls $7,433 14 Embryo Packages $2,721 4 Semen Packages $570 The top-selling open heifer was Lot 7, Damar T701 Dexan 1378 C013, for $9,500. She was consigned by Damar Farms of Emerald, Wisconsin. She was born Feb. 3, 2015, sired by Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378 and out of DFRA Dexan T701. She was purchased by Mark Nagel of Trenton, Illinois.

Lot 88, Laubach Miss Flint 4127, sired by SunR Cherokee M969W, sold to Breck Ranch of Big Timber, Montana, for $3,200.

The top-selling bred heifer was Lot 9, Damar Tarmily 26P B018, selling for $12,500. She was consigned by Damar Farms of Emerald, Wisconsin. She was born Jan. 3, 2014. Her sire is Red Fine Line Mulberry 26P and her dam is DFRA Tarmily N512. She is bred to Andras New Direction R240, and was purchased by Justin Slabaugh and Slabaugh Family Farms Red Angus of Goshen, Indiana.

The top-selling open heifer was Lot 101, Laubach Belle 5129, sired by Fischer Oscar

The top-selling bull was Lot 6 Damar Power Eye C501, selling for $13,000. He was con-

The top-selling bred heifer was Lot 83, Laubach Oliva 4138, sired by Fischer Oscar 247. She sold to Dylan Laverell of Big Timber, Montana, for $4,000.

signed by Damar Farms of Emerald, Wisconsin. He was born Jan. 6, 2015. His sire is Red Soo Line Power Eye 161X and his dam is Damar Oh Baby W168. He was purchased by Blairs.Ag Cattle of Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Lot 10 was the the top-selling embryo package consisting of five eggs of Silveiras Mission Nexus 1378 x Damar Mimi W085. The package sold for $8,500. They were consigned by Damar Farms of Emerald, Wisconsin, and were purchased by J-6 Inc. of Gibbon, Nebraska. Lots 18A, B and C embryo packages consisted of four eggs per package of Haycow Cutting Edge 055 x Red Brylor Bonita 205T, selling for $4,600 per package. They were consigned by Blairs.Ag Cattle of Lanigan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Package A was purchased by Damar Farms of Emerald, Wisconsin. Package B was purchased by Englewood Farms of Lancaster, Kentucky, and Package C was purchased by Garret Ulrich of Mankato, Minnesota. The top-selling semen package was Lot 25, six straws of Tree Lane Perfect Storm selling for $780. They were consigned by Rhodes Red Angus of Maize, Kansas and purchased by Slabaugh Family Farms Red Angus of Goshen, Indiana. ■

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Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester NICHOLAS STEGMAN STONEVIEW 3076 33RD ST NE FOREST RIVER, ND 58233 Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison JUSTIN S. NICHOLS 1057 CHEROKEE RD INMAN, KS 67546

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SHEAMAN RANCH

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Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 137

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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@ndsupernet.com

Private Treaty Sales of all Embryos & Semen Many Rare Sires!

Minnesota Red Angus Association

Contact MNRAA President Gary Jacobson (701) 361-3189 Check out our New Web Site at

www.mnredangus.org

LAZY J BAR

Smith Land and Cattle Company, LLC

"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

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Joe, Cindy & Emily Frasier • Ronny & Kelsey Pope 45965 County Road 118 • Limon, CO • (719) 775-2790

Sound udders-Great Dispositions Moderate Frames-Calving Ease-Excellent Growth www.kravigredangus.com h1: 719-446-5355 • h2: 719-446-5391 Karval, Colorado

The Olsons

Producing Cattle that Perform for the Cattleman

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Kevin Miller, Director

ANGUS

Harold & Family Robert & Kara 5094 93rd St. S.W. McIntosh, SD 57641 (701) 422-3726

Bruce Ketchum, Director Bob Morton, Region A Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 130-131

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

RED

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington

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

MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

Jared, Lacey & Paisley Namken • 605.881.3845 cell 45536 189th Street • Lake Norden, SD 57248 www.namkenredangus.com • jarednamken@hotmail.com

BASEL RED ANGUS Private Treaty Sales

Dallis Basel (605) 985-5205

Box 29 Union Center, SD 57787

AREA 6 - Great Plains Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 123 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 135

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

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, high performance genetics

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 -

ELMWOOD FIELDS 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

WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS

BIM Red Angus

Ernest & Betty Jo Christian P.O. Box 566, Union Bridge, MD 21791 (410) 775-0225 • Email: eschris@msn.com

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 Patricia Beeby BB Janet & Ray Hicks

P.O. Box 177 Marshall, OK 73056 (580) 935-6646 (580) 935-6701

Kathy Zepp • (410) 848-2160 Gabe & Kelly Zepp • (410) 635-3922 David & Laura Zepp • (410) 751-2719

2734 Old Washington Rd. • Westminster, MD 21157 Put a Valentine in your herd!

Valentine Farms

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS

Steven Harris DVM

(405) 222-1600 • Chickasha, OK Red Angus Low BW Bulls & Semen for Sale!

Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 58

AREA 9 - Midwest Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Kurt Rich, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 137 Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

JUDY LOONAN (641) 322-3921 • 1724 Holly Ave. • Corning, IA 50841 Located 75 mi. east of Omaha, NE, in the hills of Southwest Iowa

Kathy J. Meyer & Jennifer M. Ringwelski 6105 Meyer Road • Marengo, IL 60152 USA (815) 568-6888 • Cell (815) 382-1887 Email: thundergroveangus@sbcglobal.net www.thundergroveangus.com

Bruce Westhuis

Registered Red Angus N 2802 490th St. Menomonie, WI 54751 (715) 664-8854

Red Angus Bulls, Cows, Calves & Semen with Breed Leading EPDs

30 years breeding cattle with Richard & Bob Johnson 2687 Moriah Rd. performance & longevity in mind in a highly intensive Oak Hill, OH 45656 grazing management system. 740.682.7869 Cattle that work for a living! 740.418.5022

Joe Bob, Nicona, Hannah & John Nelson

AREA 8 - Southeast

Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky Louisiana • Mississippi • Tennessee • South Carolina

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

RANDY & PAULA - (580) 829-3150 CODY & MEGAN - (405) 880-4587 CASEY & TRACY - (520) 906-8509

4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 WWW.WMFREDANGUS.COM EMAIL: SPHARRISDVM@YAHOO.COM

920-982-1670 Brad Ketterhagen khiddencreek@aol.com Sales/Customer Service www.hiddencreekfarm.com 417-669-1619

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

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Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295

â€œAlways With the Best Cattleâ€ŚAlwaysâ€? DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

Red Angus Bulls and Heifers For Sale Great Genetics at an Affordable Price

Oakridgefarms.org

Joel Birdwell Auctioneer

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Connie Van Wye, President â€˘ (309) 212-4838 Chad Daugherty, Sec/Treasurer â€˘ (217) 369-0466

Foreign Breeders

CANADIAN RED ANGUS PROMOTION SOCIETY

P.O. Box 39075 â€˘ Lakewood Common Saskatoon, SK CA S7V 0A9 306.227-2992 â€˘ Fx 306.373.3515

HC 64 Box 29 Kingfisher, OK 73750 Home (405) 375-6630 Mobile (405) 368-1058

BREEDER TO BREEDER GENETIC SERVICES

1-866-867-4436

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Auctioneer â€˘ Sale Manager (641) 919-1077

Dedicated to the Red Angus Breed since 1973

www.redcows.net www.redcows.net

Licensed & Bonded with Packers & Stockyards

CANADAâ€™S ANGUS MAGAZINE

conover@conoverauction.com

Bryan Gill

Sales Manager 701.730.0134

bigredgenetics@hotmail.com

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Justin B. Stout

AUCTION SERVICE

23724 W. 87th Terrace . Lenexa, KS 66227

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CK Sonny Booth - Auctioneer -

Box 177 â€˘ Stavely, AB TOL 1Z0 Canada Phone: (403) 549-2234 â€˘ Fax (403) 549-2207 Email: office@angusworld.ca

Sales & Services

â€˘ Sale Management â€˘ Auctioneer â€˘ Livestock Brokerage Dan Deichmann (406)423-5500 (406)799-5200 Hobson, MT 59452 â€˘ deichman@mtintouch.net

1506 29th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560

877.700.4099 www.pifers.com

Custom Semen Services

â€œIn the Ozarksâ€? Professional collection & processing of semen CSS approved facility â€˘ Individualized bull care Worldwide semen shipping â€˘ Monitored semen storage 8 miles east of Springfield, MO 1 mile north of I-44 at Exit #88 8134 E. State Hwy. C, Strafford, MO 65757

American Red Angus Magazine â– January 2016

P.O. Box 1172 Miami, OK 74355 Cell (918) 533-5587 smbooth_1995@yahoo.com

Angus Plus Breeders

Pool Ranch

Quality Red Angus & Angus Plus Cattle

www.poolranch.com

David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 â€˘ Cell: 903-646-2068 Loacted in East Texas

Red Angus Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

www.KansasRedAngus.org Tim Flaming 620-382-4894

FLC

Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107

FLAMING LIVESTOCK CO. REGISTERED RED ANGUS 465 170th • Hillsboro, KS 67063 620-367-8350 hm

Frank & Susan Wedel

1012 West County Rd. K • Leoti, KS 67861 www.wedelredangus.com • (620) 375-2578 fswedel@wbsnet.org

Annual Production Sale 2nd Tuesday in March

PELTON RED ANGUS

Production Sale 4th Wed. in March

“Satisfied customers is our primary objective.”

(620) 525-6632 Burdett, KS

Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.

Registered Bulls • Commercial Bred Heifers

Jack & Roxie Janssen

1825 Ave. X • Geneseo, Kansas 67444 (620) 824-6426 • Cell (620) 562-7041 janssen@hometelco.net “Seedstock Producers with a Commercial Focus”

FAYLOR RED ANGUS

SINCE 1975 • PRIVATE TREATY SALES Dwight (785) 298-3463 • Dale (785) 298-3251 St. Francis, Kansas

GRIFFITH SEEDSTOCK

John Griffith • (785) 743-2553 RR 1 Box 31 • Wakeeney, KS 67672 In the Flint Hills of Kansas 2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush: (620) 273-8581 • Bob Mushrush: (620) 273-8604

Annual Sale the 4th Thursday of March

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms 2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

“Your Partner in Progress” Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

Darryl & Susie Rhodes 3932 N. Sage Ct. Maize, KS 67101 Phone: (316) 722-6900 Cell: (316) 648-8310 rhodesredangus2@gmail.com

www.rhodesredangus.com Registered & Commercial Red Angus

HOFT RED ANGUS

18 mo.& 2 yr. old Registered Bulls No feed ration, range tested, hard ‘n ready Commercial Bred Heifers in the fall Rick Pflughoeft • Ellsworth, KS 785-472-3734 • 785-472-1033

Ramsdale Reds “Red Angus since 1964”

John & Dan Ramsdale 780 S.E. 130 Ave. • Murdock, KS 67111 (316) 542-3297 • (620) 532-6060

KEVIN & MARY ANN KNIEBEL 428 S. 2600 Road • White City, KS 66872 (785) 349-2821 • Fax (785) 349-2822 Email: kniebel@tctelco.net www.Kcattle.com

H & F Red Angus Cattle Bred Replacement Heifers

Abilene, Kansas Brian- 785-479-6048 Daryl-785-479-0536 www.hfredanguscattle.com “Bred with You the Cattleman in Mind”

Visit our website to locate a breeder near you!

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Calendar of Events

January 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for February ARA Magazine 8 Western Heritage Red Angus Sale, Denver, CO 9 Chaney Red Angus Private Treaty Sale, Belgrade, MT 9 Red Angus BrainTrust, Denver, CO 9 NWSS Red Angus Junior Show, Denver, CO 9 Reds On The Rocks, Denver, CO 10 NWSS Red Angus Pen Show, Denver, CO 10 Mile High Classic Sale, Denver, CO 11 NWSS Red Angus Open Show, Denver, CO 16 Bull Hill Ranch “More Bull For Your Buck,” Gray Court, SC 20-23 K2 Red Angus Internet Sale, Wheatland, WY 23 Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch Bull Sale, Napoleon, ND 30 M.C. Quantock “Canada’s Bulls” Bull Sale, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada 30 Red Angus Showcase, Ft. Worth, TX February 1 Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for March ARA Magazine 2 Twedt Red Angus Sale, McHenry, ND 3 Badlands Genetics Plus, Dickinson, ND 5 TJS Red Angus “Red Truck” Bull Sale, Buffalo, WY 6 Loonan Stock Farm Sale, Corning, IA 6 Wasem Red Angus “Cattlemen’s Choice Bull Sale,” Halliday, ND 7 Frey Angus Ranch, Granville, ND 12 TNT Simmental & Red Angus, Almont, ND 13 Berger’s Herdmasters SimAngus Hybrid Sale, North Platte, NE 13 Osborn Red Angus Annual Production Sale, Cullman, AL 15 Turtle River Cattle Co., Napoleon, ND 16 Gill Red Angus “You Buy, We Bid” Bull Sale, Timber Lake, SD 17 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Powers Lake, ND 17 Nebraska Classic Red Angus Sale, Kearney, NE 18 OHR Red Angus Sale, Argusville, ND 20 Crump Red Angus “Forever Red” Bull Sale, Buffalo, WY 20 Nordlund Stock Farm, LLC Production Sale, Clearbrook, MN 20 Overmiller Gelbvieh & Red Angus, Smith Center, KS 22 Ludvigson Stock Farm Dakota Bull & Female Sale, Center, ND 25 Lorenzen Ranches, Madras, OR 27 Red Alliance Sale, Bryan, TX 27 S Diamond Angus, Henderson, ND 27 South Central Red Genetics, Ardmore, OK 27 York Creek Red Angus Production Sale, Dunlap, IA 29 Choat Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Burwell, NE 29 Triple M Bull Sale, Rugby, ND

Feeder Calf Sales

January 7 Ogallala Livestock Auction Market, Ogallala, NE 15 Burwell Livestock Auction, Inc., Burwell, NE February 20 Bassett Livestock Auction, Inc., Bassett, NE 21 Bagley Livestock Exchange, Bagley, MN March 18 Bagley Livestock Exchange, Bagley, MN

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Missouri

Red Angus Association

Route 61 Box 851 • Cabool, MO 65689 417-962-0181 kmassey.moredangus@gmail.com www.missouriredangus.com

Balancing Performance with Maternal Mike and Stephanie Smith

Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

17520 Hwy. JJ Chillicothe, MO 64601

SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS

ELLSINORE, MO 573-593-4299 Cell: 573-300-8112 lazyws@yahoo.com Dan (913) 909-1912 Kay (816) 657-4655

Balanced & Proven Genetics www.lacysredangus.com

"As Good as the Best, Better than the Rest"

McPhee Red Angus

Ken & Brenda Keesaman

Columbia, MO 573-881-0395 • 573-449-1809

Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Commercial Replacements

Rt. 2 Box 129A • Koshkonong, MO Wilbur, Elsie or Steve Spreutels (417) 867-5695 • (417) 867-5545

Red Angus Bulls • Heifers

Osborn,MO 64474 25 E. St. Joseph on Hwy. 36 (816) 675-2503

In Your RED ANGUS QUEST...

Look toTHE WEST!

www.northwestredangus.com www.calnevredangus.org

RED ANGUS CATTLE

John & Jennifer Menke 10935 Quartz Valley Rd. (530) 468-5341 Ft. Jones, CA 96032

DOUG and BETTY DUNN 9695 Lowerbridge Way • Terrebonne, OR 97760 (541) 923-1705 • Fax (541) 923-5005 A Leachman Cattle Company Cooperator

North Santiam Red Angus

Ralph and Louise Bochsler 41210 Kingston Lyons Drive Stayton, Oregon 97383 Residence Business Fax (503) 769-6483 (503) 769-3436 (503) 769-7358 Registered Red Angus

Todd, DeeDee & Cody Kluser PO Box 8 John Day, Oregon 97845

Red Angus & Club Calves

Ph. (541) 932-2722 Fax (541) 932-2706 Email: Kluser@ortelco.net

www.highsummit.us

Leonard & Naomi Wood • (208) 263-5246 481649 Hwy 95 North • Sandpoint, ID 83864 • woodvxranch@aol.com

LORENZEN RANCHES P.O. Box 1519 Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-6108 Larry Lorenzen

RED ANGUS SINCE 1959

Carl, Jodi & Scott Lautenschlager

(509) 657-3301 • carljodi@hotmail.com Rt. 1 Box 12 Endicott, WA 99125

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Advertiser Index

3K Land & Cattle Co ..........................127 5L Red Angus................................73,131 9 Mile Ranch ........................................87 ABS ......................................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 Adams Angus Ranch..........................123 Andras Stock Farm ............................138 Angelo Cattle Company .....................130 Angus World ......................................134 Arrowsmith Red Angus ........................35 Atkinson Reds ......................................58 Axtell Cattle Co..............................42,132 Bachman Cattle Farms..................53,137 Badlands Genetics Plus Sale ............122 Bar C Red Angus................................127 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus...68,132 Basel Red Angus................................133 Beatty Farms .......................................58 Beckton Stock Farm ....................2,3,130 Beeby Prairie City Farms ..................133 Berger’s Herdmasters ........................107 Bieber Red Angus ................................7 BIM Red Angus ....................................69 Birdwell, James ..................................134 Birdwell, Joel ......................................134 Birnie Red Angus................................123 Bola Red Angus ..........................127,128 Booth, CK Sonny................................134 Bowles J5 Red Angus ........................131 Brain Trust ............................................20 Broken Heart Ranch.. .....................63,84 Brown, RA ..........................................127 Brylor Ranch ......................................134 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ..................129 Bull Hill Ranch ..............................58,123 Bullis Creek Ranch......................123,128 C-Bar Ranch....................................97,33 C-T ................................................34,131 Cabernet ............................................137 Campbell Red Angus..........................132 Canadian RA Promotion Society ........134 Cattlecliffs Ranch ..............................132 Cattle Visions ....................................106 Cedar Hill Farm ..................................133 Chain Ranch ......................................112 Chaney Red Angus ..............................62 Chappell Red Angus ..........................133 Chiefline Red Angus ..........................127 Christensen Red Angus......................131 Choat Cattle Co ............................51,123 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................84 Collier Diamond C Ranch................18,19 Conover, Al ........................................134 Country Acres Farm ..........................133 Croissant Red Angus ....................75,132 Cross Diamond............................123,139 Crump Red Angus ......................117,132 CUP Lab...............................................43 D&D Cattle Co ...................................123 DK Red Angus ..............................61,132

Deichmann Livestock Brokerage........134 Diamond H ........................................135 Double Eagle Ranch ..........................137 Double Tree Red Angus ....................131 Elmwood Fields ..................................133 Faylor Red Angus ..............................135 Feddes Red Angus ........................34, 64 Fick Red Angus ..................................123 Fischer’s Red Angus ....................16.131 Flaming Livestock Co ........................135 Flat Iron Red Angus............................132 Flat Water Gang ..................................45 Flying W Red Angus ..........................100 Forster Red Angus ............................132 Red Angus Showcase Sale ..................81 Fritz Red Angus..................................131 Genex/CRI ..................................134,140 Gibson Red Angus ..............................58 Giefer Ranch ......................................109 Gilchrist ..............................................134 Gill Red Angus......................................17 Glacier Red Angus ............................130 Green Mountain Red Angus ..........41,130 Griffith Seedstock ..............................135 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ......................127 H & F Red Angus ...............................135 Halfmann Red Angus ........................127 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ............60,123 Harbin Red Angus .............................127 Harms Plainview Ranch ....................135 Heart River Ranch................................47 Hickory Hill Farm ..................................58 Hidden Creek Farm ............................133 High Summit Cattle Co.......................137 Hoft Red Angus .................................131 Hueftle Cattle Co ..........................85,123 Illinois Red Angus Association............133 J6 Farms ............................................137 JST Red Angus ..................................137 Jacobson Red Angus ..............89,93,132 James Red Angus ..............................138 Janssen Red Angus ........................8,135 Jacobs, Roger ....................................134 Jarvis Red Angus ................................58 Jeffries Land & Cattle ........................133 Judd Ranch ....................................32,33 K2 Red Angus ....................................113 Karr Farms ........................................133 Kernen’s Cattle ..................................126 KK Farms ..........................................137 Klompien Red Angus..........................131 Kniebel Cattle Co ..............................135 Koester Red Angus ..............................31 Kolle Red Angus ................................127 Kravig Red Angus ..............................132 Lacy’s Red Angus ..............................135 Lazy MC Angus ..............................59,66 Laubach Red Angus ........................12,65 Lautenschlager & Sons ......................137 Lazy J Bar ..........................................132

Lazy W Farm ......................................137 Lee Red Angus ..................................119 Legacy Genetics ..................................31 Leland Red Angus ........................29,130 Liberty Ranch ....................................135 Little Creek Farm..................................58 Loonan Stock Farm ........................15,85 Loosli Red Angus ..............................137 Lorenzen Ranches ..................36,37,137 Lucht Red Angus ...............................131 Ludvigson Stock Farms..21,23,25,27,131 MARS Red Angus ..............................131 Maple Oaks Red Angus......................137 McEntire Red Angus ..........................102 McLean Red Angus ..............................58 McMurphy Farms. ..............................133 McPhee Red Angus............................137 Meado-West Farms............................133 Mees Ranch ......................................130 Mercer Farm ........................................58 Messmer Red Angus. ........................132 Mile High Classic Sale..........................80 Milk Creek Reds. ..........................108131 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc..............132 Morris/Box Ranch ..............................127 Mushrush Red Angus. ....................5,135 Namken Red Angus ..........................133 Nebraska Classic Red Angus Show ....90 Nelson Ranch ....................................133 Norflund Stock Farm ............................94 North Dakota Red Angus Association 125 North Santiam Red Angus..................137 OHR ..............................................95,132 OK Cattle Co. ......................................22 Oak Ridge Farms ..............................134 ORIgen ..............................................134 Osborn Red Angus ..........................52,58 Overmiller ............................................96 Ozark Hills Genetics...........................137 Peacock Red Angus ......................40,126 Pelton Red Angus .........................49,135 Performance Plus Sale ........................26 Pieper Red Angus ........................91,123 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..........128,134 Plain Jan’s ..........................................128 Pool Ranch.........................................134 Quality Genetics ................................127 Quartz Valley Red Angus ..................137 RCR Promotions ................................134 Rafter JX Ranch ................................123 Ramsdale Reds .................................135 Red Alliance ..................................69,124 Red Angus Society of Australia ..........134 Red Angus World ................................44 Redland Red Angus ..........................131 Reds on the Rocks Sale ......................78 Red Belt Red Angus ............................58 Red Cow Relocators ....................71,134 Red Fork Red Angus ..........................130 Red Hill Farm ..............................101,133

Red Western Bull Sale ........................98 Redstock ..............................................12 Rhodes Red Angus ............................135 Rich Red Angus....................................65 Ritchey ..............................................126 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ............129 Rock Creek Red Angus ......................135 Rocking K Ranch..................................58 Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch ....110,111 Rouse Red Angus ..............................133 S & S Red Angus................................124 S Diamond Angus..........................82,123 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ................123 Sandhill Red Angus ......................67,131 Schuler Red Angus........................79,123 Schumacher Trust ..............................135 Scott Farm Red Angus ......................132 Select Sires ........................................105 Shamrock Nook Red Angus ..............129 Sheaman Ranch ................................132 Shepherd Red Angus ........................137 Shoal Creek........................................137 Smith Land & Cattle Co......................132 Solid Rock Red Angus. ......................132 Solution Genetics ................................92 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ..................46,132 South Central Red Angus ....................50 South Dakota Red Angus ....................24 Southeast Red Angus Association .......58 Spear J Red Angus ............................130 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ................137 Stanton Farm........................................83 Stout, Justin........................................134 Strauss Free Raised ..........................136 Strawberry Ridge Reds ......................130 Sun River ......................................86,130 Sutherlin Farms ............................55,130 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................54 Sycamore Farm....................................54 TJS Red Angus............................118,119 TNT ....................................................103 Tally Farms ........................................130 Thunder Grove Angus ........................133 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................54 Triple Creek Ranch ............................127 Twedt Red Angus ..............................114 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valentine Farms ................................133 Valnes Red Angus ........................99,132 Wedel Red Angus..........................77,135 Westphal Red Angus ....................57,131 Whitley Red Angus ........................54,121 Wildcat Creek Ranch..........................135 Willows Farm Company ....................133 Windrush Farm ..................................137 Woods V Bar X Ranch ................48,137 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ............133 York Creek Red Angus ........................28

Andras

Stock Farm

336 490th Ave. Searsboro, Iowa 50242

JoAnn James (641) 593-6526 Fax (641) 593-6646

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Steve: 217-473-2320 • Will: 217-473-2355 P.O. Box 71 • Manchester, IL 62663 email: andras@irtc.net

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