American Red Angus Magazine: February 2017

VOLUME 53, NUMBER 2

FEBRUARY 2017

HERD STAYABILITY Beckton is the #1 Herd in the breed for Stayability, and has been for many years. 42 of the top 50 sires in the breed for Stayability EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires including 15 of the top 20. High reproduction rate and cattle that work for their owners, rather than the other way around. These are the cattle that stay in your herd.

LOW MAINTENANCE ENERGY This has also been the #1 Herd for Low Maintenance Energy requirements for many years. 6 of the top 20 sires in the entire breed for lowest Maintenance Energy EPD are Beckton sires. No other cattle will do a better job cutting you cowherd feed requirements and saving you money.

EASY CALVING The #1 Herd for easy calving, with the best average Calving Ease EPD of any major herd. 10 of the top 20 sires in the breed for low Birth Weight EPD are Beckton sires. No other genetics come close.

GROWTH from Birth to Market Beckton bulls are leaders in total rate of growth, from birth to market weight. The average birth weight EPD of our sale bulls last year was minus -4.0, and the average yearling weight EPD is plus +80. Beckton cattle start with low birth weight and reach a high market (yearling) weight quickly – for quicker marketability and less cost to market.

The new HERD-BUILDER Index recently developed and implemented by the Red Angus Association combines economically relevant EPD’s (maternal, growth and carcass traits as well as fertility), and weights each EPD for its contribution to overall herd profitability. Designed for commercial producers retaining replacement heifers, this single index measure compares and ranks all Red Angus sires in the breed, to provide a single measure of expected profitability for every sire compared to all other Red Angus sires.

41 of the 50 highest ranking sires on the Red Angus Herd Builder Index are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires, including 16 of the top 20.

In our annual bull sale on Tuesday, April 11, most of the 250 bulls and 50 heifers selling will rank in the top 10% of Red Angus breed. Many of the bulls in the sale will be in the top 1 or 2% of the breed, with an expected profitability gain over $15,000. Even the average bull in our sale will have an expected profitability gain of more than $10,000 compared to the average non-Beckton Red Angus bull.

For more information about the Herd Builder Index, please contact either us or the Red Angus Association.

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BECKTON’S 72nd Anniversary BULL and HEIFER SALE Tuesday, April 11, 2017

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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And the cattle stay in your herd – 42 of the top 50 Red Angus sires for Stayability EPD are Beckton sires or descended from Beckton sires.

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HerdBuilders In Action Over 150 of our 2017 Sale bulls rank in the top 10% for HerdBuilder Index Over 150 rank in the top 10% for Stayability But can they be used on heifers?

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Board Commentary

RAAA Board of Directors President Bob Morton Three Forks, Montana info@gmracattle.com

First Vice President/ Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Kevin Miller Briggsdale, Colorado kmiller@wigginstel.com Region A Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director/Treasurer Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Bend, 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/ Board Secretary Steve Koester Steele, North Dakota koester@bektel.com

by Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

Accurate Data, Reliable EPDs Keep ‘Bus’ on the Right Path Rapid genetic change can be made in any cowherd utilizing EPDs. Expected Progeny Differences are built on a foundation of actual data processed utilizing meaningful contemporary groups.

Without this foundation, you might be in for a surprise.

Consider this bus load of unsuspecting ‘consumers.’ Capitalizing on legalized marijuana, tour buses charging a fee, guarantee a unique experience while driving their guests around to sightsee and imbibe. Customers expect a certain experience and creative marketers benefit. Recently though, one such bus took a wrong turn and crossed out of Colorado where a welcoming committee of Kansas state troopers was waiting.

Like the tourists, when you invest in Red Angus genetics you do so expecting a certain outcome. High-accuracy EPDs insure that customers won’t be disappointed or surprised with their genetic investment. Because this issue of ARA Magazine is focusing on EPDs and

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 Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com

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genetics, I am going to give a quick refresher on EPDs. Expected Progeny Differences are simply numbers that predict differences in progeny performance and are used for comparison. They allow across-contemporary-group evaluation on a level plane. Whether it is a fall calf born after a long hot summer, or a spring calf born in subzero temperatures, differences in future performance can be predicted and accurately compared. This can be done without bias of environmental influences that can affect actual and adjusted data.

Raw data points, the rows and pages of actual data that takes hours of time and precious resources to collect, are the cornerstone for EPDs. The more actual data collected and reported into meaningful contemporary groups, the more reliable the EPDs. Once we have that solid foundation, we can do more to help customers make cowherd-changing selection decisions utilizing EPDs.

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Board Commentary EPDs are then used to create the indices, HerdBuilder and GridMaster. These indices further simplify the selection process.

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The Red Angus breed has added the capability of genomically enhancing EPDs. This is done utilizing years of actual data from related animals and incorporating that data into the calculation of EPDs. This can further increase accuracy of expected performance (EPDs). Genomically enhancing EPDs can add the accuracy of an animal having approximately 10 progeny reported. I say can because it all goes back to the foundation of how much actual data was properly reported.

The newest innovation in scientifically describing genetics is a software system called Biometrics Open Language Tools, or BOLT. Data processed through this system will result in the most-accurate EPDs to date, revolutionizing selection decisions. BOLT does this by directly incorporating genomic data into the EPDs. An added benefit is that BOLT will make it possible to compare EPDS between animals that have more than one breed in their pedigree. For example, we will be able to compare F1 Simmental-Red Angus directly and accurately to straight-bred Simmental or Red Angus that have been genomically enhanced using EPDs and processed with BOLT. The RAAA is very close to utilizing this system.

I cannot tell you how many times I have been asked, “What is the best bull in your sale offering?” Obviously, I have favorites. But the reality is that buying genetics is a little like buying a vehicle. What fits me may or may not be what you need. There is no ‘best’ bull, but rather a ‘right’ bull, depending on your cowherd goals. By giving you a set of EPDs that accurately describe the genetics, you can compare bulls and females from all over the country and select the ones that fit your needs.

The Red Angus Association of America has given seedstock providers the tools to provide customers with high-accuracy, reliable EPDs. Breeders can do this by building a herd reporting lots of actual data utilizing meaningful contemporary groups, and adding genomic enhancements.

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Calving Ease, Growth, Maternal and Carcass Traits

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A sampling of the tremendous group of bulls we’re offering in our Spring Sale Reg #

DUNN ACQUISITION B506 Reg # 1686395

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ID

HB

CW

YG

CW

GridMaster Prospects: Bulls that will yield you dollars in the feedyard

CW

D104 D106 D113 D118 D141 D159 D166 D178

127 121 108 138 126 127 126 175

Reg #

ID

HB

Reg #

ID

3557816 3557829 3557834 3557848 3557858 3557874 3557876 3557814 3557822 3557825 3557827 3557832 3557834 3557842 3557846 3557858 3557861 3557868 3557873 3557874 3557876

D104 D118 D125 D141 D159 D178 D180 D102 D110 D113 D116 D121 D125 D135 D139 D159 D162 D172 D177 D178 D180

Calving Ease Prospects: Sure shot sleep all night bulls

YG

3557816 3557818 3557825 3557829 3557848 3557858 3557864 3557874

127 138 161 126 127 175 118 HB

134 117 108 122 137 161 110 120 127 121 141 115 175 118

%

15% 20% 33% 10% 15% 15% 15% 1%

GM

50 51 52 51 51 52 51 52

%

23% 13% 7% 19% 16% 6% 16% 5%

CED

10 11 8 9 9 8 9 15

BW

-2.9 -4.3 -2 -2.2 -2.5 -2.1 -2.5 -5.3

WW

YW

57 54 67 70 61 77 61 59

89 86 104 107 92 116 92 97

WW

YW

Milk

25 31 24 19 20 18 20 23

ME HPG CEM Stay Marb

-2 2 0 1 0 -1 0 0

11 11 11 11 11 10 11 13

6 6 5 9 8 9 8 8

12 10 9 12 11 10 11 15

0.59 0.03 0.61 -0.02 0.8 0.01 0.49 0.04 0.74 0.01 0.81 0.07 0.74 0.01 0.58 0

HerdBuilder Prospects: Bulls that will build your cow herd %

15% 10% 3% 15% 15% 1% 22% %

11% 23% 33% 19% 10% 3% 31% 20% 15% 19% 8% 26% 1% 22%

GM

50 51 52 51 52 52 52

GM

52 53 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52

%

23% 19% 5% 16% 6% 5% 7% %

5% 4% 7% 6% 7% 5% 5% 7% 6% 9% 9% 6% 5% 7%

CED

BW

10 9 10 9 8 15 7

-2.9 -2.2 -2.5 -2.5 -2.1 -5.3 -1.9

CED

BW

8 10 8 7 8 10 6 8 8 5 9 8 15 7

-4 -4 -2 -1.6 -1.1 -2.5 -0.5 -2.3 -2.1 -1.9 -1.4 -2.9 -5.3 -1.9

57 70 70 61 77 59 79

WW

65 65 67 59 81 70 83 74 77 73 81 58 59 79

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89 107 114 92 116 97 119 YW

100 103 104 96 126 114 129 111 116 109 126 93 97 119

Milk

25 19 19 20 18 23 21

Milk

24 21 24 24 23 19 20 17 18 20 26 22 23 21

ME HPG CEM Stay Marb

-2 1 -2 0 -1 0 0

11 11 13 11 10 13 10

6 9 7 8 9 8 6

12 12 14 11 10 15 10

0.59 0.03 0.49 0.04 0.62 -0.02 0.74 0.01 0.81 0.07 0.58 0 0.73 0.07

ME HPG CEM Stay Marb

5 1 0 -1 2 -2 4 0 -1 6 -1 3 0 0

13 11 11 13 12 13 11 12 10 13 13 13 13 10

6 8 5 7 5 7 7 9 9 6 6 8 8 6

11 9 9 10 13 14 9 9 10 11 12 9 15 10

0.72 0.73 0.8 0.89 0.58 0.62 0.75 0.78 0.81 0.82 0.47 0.83 0.58 0.73

YG

-0.05 -0.01 0.01 -0.02 0.04 -0.02 0.04 0.03 0.07 0.08 0.01 -0.02 0 0.07

19 15 29 30 21 35 21 20 19 30 35 21 35 20 38

23 25 29 25 43 35 45 32 35 31 43 21 20 38

RE

0.32 0.36 0.34 0.31 0.27 0.25 0.27 0.07 RE

0.32 0.31 0.3 0.27 0.25 0.07 0.35 RE

0.25 0.51 0.34 0.43 0.41 0.3 0.51 0.41 0.25 0.2 0.38 0.46 0.07 0.35

BF

0.04 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 -0.01 BF

0.04 0.03 -0.01 0.02 0.02 -0.01 0.03 BF

-0.01 0.04 0.02 0.02 0.01 -0.00 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.03 -0.01 0.03

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. 4 • 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 Commercial Marketing Programs Coordinator Harold Bertz Ext. 19 • harold@redangus.org

Commercial Marketing Specialist Katie Ochsner Ext. 16 • katieochsner@redangus.org Tag Program Coordinator and Member Services Specialist Chessie Mitchell 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. 15 • kenda@redangus.org Member Accounts Charli Crawford Ext. 3 • charli@redangus.org

Registry & Office Manager Angelia Brooks Ext. 5 • angelia@redangus.org Assistant Registry Manager Lori Ireland Ext. 18 • lori@redangus.org

Registry Specialists Fax: (888) 829-6069 Amanda Travis Ext. 6 • amanda@redangus.org Elizabeth Gamble/Lefebvre Ext. 8 • liz@redngus.org Registry/Accounts Specialist Heidi Henson Ext. 14 • heidi@redngus.org DNA/Breed Improvement Projects Coordinator Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Genetic Progress the Old, New-Fashioned Way

Probably the most familiar and proven approach to genetic improvement is the two-step process of (1) culling inferior animals, and (2) multiplying those that are superior. We in the beef cattle business continually engage in this process because it works. Mother Nature gives us variation (that’s what she does!). Then we step in to eliminate those animals at the bottom of the bell curve. Mother Nature provides variation. We reduce that variation by culling individual animals that “varied” from the group in an unfavorable direction.

Year after year the cycle repeats until favorable changes finally become visible in our herds. Below are a few hypothetical examples to make the point: • Our bottom-end calves weighed 300 pounds at weaning in the past, but now they weigh 400 pounds, and they are half in number compared to what our “dink” group used to be. This is genetic progress. We bought better bulls and culled poor-producing cows with beneficial results.

• Back a few calf crops, we could count on eliminating 10 percent of our replacement heifer candidates because they liked to stomp, snort and show off their foot speed.

Now we only get one in 30 that way because of attention to docility. That too is genetic progress.

here, but then there’s no need to change an old-school approach that’s still effective.

There may, however, be good reason to add a new twist to what we as cattle producers have been doing for decades.

Combining New with Old The philosophy of culling low-end animals and multiplying both the better and the best makes sense. But how do we correctly identify those on either the right or wrong end of the bell curve? Part of the answer is to cull, keep and select based on what we can observe visually. If a weanling calf weighs 150 pounds less than his contemporary group, we will likely notice him and flag his dam as a suspect. Scales make that exercise more precise, but visual evaluation still has its place.

This which-to-cull question becomes more difficult if the goal is to eliminate light-muscled heifers from being kept as replacement females. Eyeballing the heifers for visual muscle has some merit, but DNA and/or ultrasound can improve the process. EPDs should also be used if the heifers are registered.

Testing commercial Red Angus heifers with the Red Navigator DNA profile will reveal if a heifer has ribeye (muscle) genetics ranking in the bottom portion of the breed or not. If she ranks in the bottom 20 percent based on her DNA scores, the question has been answered.

Likewise with ultrasound. A 700-pound yearling heifer needs a ribeye measuring 8.4 • Finally, as a seedstock producer, we’ve pro- square inches to be an average-muscled Red gressed to the point that 75 percent of our Angus female. Should ultrasound testing remale calves are merchantable as high-quality veal a heifer of that weight with a 6 to 6.5breeding bulls. We used to struggle to get 50 inch eye (2 square inches smaller than percent that met our high standards, but average), a muscle “dink” has just been idennow three-quarters make the cut. This also tified. qualifies as genetic improvement that positively affects the bottom line.

New technological tools, time-proven culling and selection practices can be a powerful Perhaps you have made observations similar combination. It is up to each operation – to these in your own herd. If so, it is a good whether commercial or seedstock – to decide bet you are making genetic progress. Reliexactly how to do this. But those who are serigiously cull bottom end animals, multiply ous about genetic improvement will find just those that are average or better, and genetic the right package of OLD and NEW METHimprovement will happen. Nothing new ODS. ■

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Elite Young Sires REVOLUTION

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TRAIT

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY MARB

EPD

+6 .30

-2.9 .32

+77 .28

+119 .26

+22 .17

+6 .14

+12 .07

+3 .28

+11 .08

ACC

+.89 .26

YG

CW

REA

FAT

HB

GM

+.14 .21

+36 .22

+.15 .24

+.03 .26

+120

+53

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RAAA 1689588 1A BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 x LSF JBOB EXPECTATION 6034S

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✔ Pedigree is a perfect blend of calving ease, growth, and end product ✔ One of only five bulls in the breed with his degree of calving ease, yearling growth and exceptional IMF and REA ✔ Ranks in the top 5% of the breed or better for CED, BW, and both profit indexes ✔ NO WORRIES is super sound structured and long bodied

TRAIT

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY MARB

EPD

+15 .32

-7.1 .42

+63 .36

+107 .38

+26 .28

+0 .00

+14 .26

+4 .36

+12 .39

ACC

+.98 .33

YG

CW

REA

FAT

HB

GM

-.02 .26

+24 .32

+.39 .27

+.02 .33

+161

+56

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Make the Right Choices – Genetics Are Tricky

Things don’t always go as well as planned when making genetic decisions. Just about the time you think you’ve created the best one or ones, it turns out you’ve fooled yourself. Or, on a mating you didn’t really expect much out of, you’ve created a world champion! But in the long run, making the best educated decisions from your own experience, the use of DNA testing, and incorporating EPDs, you will be successful.

I sincerely believe that cattlemen and women can create super cattle; i.e., cattle that make great maternal packages, and also perform exceptionally well in the feedlot and on the rail. I also believe that there are only a few breeds in this world that can do both and do it well. Red Angus is in that mix.

We all remember the day when it was said, “You can’t have low-birth-weight genetics and expect the calves to grow and put on the pounds as weaned calves or as yearlings.” That, obviously, was tossed out the window years ago with large “spread” cattle; those with low birth and high growth EPDs. I also think there is another paradigm we need to overcome. That is, to have higher marbling EPDs we have to accept smaller ribeye area (REA) EPDs. I don’t think that thought process will hold water if we are placing selection pressure on both of those traits. There are sires out there that possess both; it is not impossible to do.

Likely the largest conundrum we have is that you cannot have maternal cattle AND place selection pressure on carcass traits at the same time. Is that any more true than the low birth/high growth scenario? Multiple studies on the impact of selecting for marbling in beef cow herds were conducted at Kansas State University, and Dr. Twig Marston published the “white paper” review in 2007. The report outlined the research and looked at the correlation of maternal traits with marbling. You can find the article yourself online if you search for it, but here is a brief summary: There are mild correlations between higher marbling scores and lighter birth weights, easier calving and heavier milk production. According to Dr. Marston, “these are not large in magnitude, making single-trait selection slowly pulling other traits along instead of a rapid rate of change in only one- or two-generation intervals.”

There was also a negative relationship between marbling and mature height, but not mature weight. If one were to select ONLY for marbling (single-trait selection), it may result in smaller framed cows that have lighter birth weight calves and experience fewer calving difficulties, over time. But the calves would weigh as much as their lower marbling contemporaries. Examining further, the higher marbling cows may not be as energy efficient, as their milk production will increase owing to greater energy needs. Thus, a balance of these traits must be considered and one must carefully examine all parts of the equation before jumping in with both feet, or, worse yet, go to single trait selection.

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I am convinced that as this breed moves forward, we will continue to make strides toward cattle that can fit in any environment through genetic selection. Ranchers will make great females, while producing calves that gain quickly and efficiently, and provide a high-quality carcass that is in demand! n

5th Annual

Klompien Red Angus Bull Sale

Date: March 16, 2017 • Selling 50 Red Angus Yearling Bulls

DKK Harmony 8073 • 1 son sells

DKK Starlette 07 • 1 son sells

DKK Auburn P35 • 4 sons sell

GMRA Angie Rose 944 • 4 sons sell DKK Eleanor 9040 • 1 son sells Sires: Brown Redemption, Andras New Direction, DKK Captain, DKK Gentleman, Pitchfork Prime, Bieber Make Mimi, Red Crowfoot Moonshine, Feddes Red Pack

Contact Us for Catalogs Dave & Kay Klompien • Manhattan, MT 59741 Home phone: 406•282•7537, Dave Cell: 406•581•4043, klmpnra@gmail.com

Diamond C Jubilee IT’S MORE THAN A SALE, IT’S A “UNIQUE” EVENT!” MAY 5th & 6th

Tarleton State University Equine Center - Stephenville, Texas

CATTLE VIEWING AT THE RANCH

Friday, May 5TH - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday, May 6th - 7:30 AM - Noon Shuttle Service Available Between the TSU Equine Center and the Diamond C Ranch

TWO DAY SALE ITINERARY SALE EVENT AT THE TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY EQUINE CENTER 2100 CR 518 - Stephenivlle, Texas 76401 FRIDAY, MAY 5TH 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM Sign In 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Complimentary Food Provided 8:00 AM - 8:15 PM Silent Auction on 10 Bulls 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Vendor Alley 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 9:00 AM - Clive Maund/ Financial Expert * 9:45 AM - Jaimie Miller/Hammer Products * 10:30 AM - Bill Fleckenstein/ Financial Expert * 11:45 AM - PJ Budler/ World Angus Assn * 12:00 – 2:30 PM - Homegrown Diamond C ‘UNIQUE’ Red Angus Beef Hamburgers and Beverages 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM - TSU Dairy Center Tour and Overview of TSU (Shuttle Available) 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM JUBILEE CELEBRATION Music Provided by DJ Jody Caudle Roving Reporter, Christi Cameron, Doing Live Camera Shots and Interviewing Guest 6:00 PM - Silent Bull Auction Continues 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Hard Eight Barbeque Catering 7:00 PM - “Angus Champion of the World” to be announced 7:30 PM - Diamond C Old Timers’ Employee Recognition 7:45 PM - John B’s 70th Happy Birthday Cake and TX Blue Bell Ice Cream Served 8:00 PM - 10 Day Comre Africian Safari Auction Benefitting the Junior Red Angus Association www.comresafaris.co.za 8:15 PM - Silent Bull Auction Winners Announced 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM - ‘Cattle Talk’ and Dancing

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SATURDAY, MAY 6TH 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Complimentary Donuts and Beverages 7:30 AM - NOON - Shuttle Buses to View Cattle 8:00 AM - NOON - Sign in 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hard Eight Barbeque Catering 1:00 PM - DIAMOND C JUBILEE PRODUCTION SALE 180 “UNIQUE” Red Angus Selling FREE DELIVERY INCLUDED • Jim Birdwell, Auctioneer • DV Auction Livestock Videography • Financing Set Up Prior to the Event Through Lone Star Ag Credit at 254.965.3612 or 866.245.6267 *About Clive Maund Clive is a professional money manager with over 30-plus years of experience applying technical chart analysis in the markets. Visit his website at clivemaund.com *About Jaimie Miller A world class athlete and triathlete, Jaimie provides nutritional and supplementation education to individuals on every level. www.hammernutrition.com *About Bill Flackenstein Bill is a wealth management advisor with over 30 years of experience. He has written daily commentary on market action since 1996. He launched his website FleckensteinCapital.com in 2003 *About BJ Budler PJ was raised on a 5th generation cattle farm in south Africa. He moved to Ft. Worth TX in 2012 and established TheCattleMarket.net LLC which is hosting and announcing the “Angus-Champion of the World” winner at the Jubilee. www.thecattlemarket.net Taductores espanoles disponibles en todo el evento (Spanish translators available throughout the event)

cowboycollier@embarqmail.com

817.832.5838

“UNIQUE” Red Angus Selling May 5th & 6th 180 Red Angus will Sell!

LOT 3

R85 ‘UNIQUE’ DIAMOND C DREAM DONOR R85 R85 Reg: 1246848

Birthday: 9-18-07

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CED TOP 23%

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WW TOP 59%

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MILK TOP 6%

ME TOP 20%

CM TOP 23%

MARB TOP 3%

R203 REYE TOP 25%

Diamond C Dream Donor R85’s first calf was born on 10-8-09 and her last calf was born 8-25-16. She has never missed her annual date and had two flushes twice between calving and re-breeding.

Her daughter and grand daughters have perfect udders and teat size. Stephany Smith and her husband, Mike Smith, bought ALL of R203’s semen (son of R85) because their extensive studies show his daughters to have the most perfect udders and teat size of any Red Angus Bull.

WATCH FOR OTHER LOTS EACH MONTH CATALOGS WILL BE MAILED AND ON OUR WEBSITE

BY APRIL 10, 2017

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Chosen by Stephany Smith, wife of Reproductive Physiology Professor Michael Smith, Division of Animal Sciences-University of Missouri, to be used exclusively on their Missouri ranch because of the excellent udders on ALL his heifers.

R85 Daughter

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JRA Update

Tomorrow’s Top Hands Experience

by Shaye Koester, JRA Member

On Oct. 20 to 22, I had the privilege of attending the second Tomorrow’s Top Hands Beef Leadership Summit. The conference is held every other year and is hosted by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. I was one of 28 attendees, ages 14 to 20, who took the opportunity to attend this conference.

Throughout the conference we learned about and were exposed to many different aspects of the beef industry.

Like most youth conferences, this one was full of games and networking opportunities for all of us to get to know each other. We also had motivational speakers such as Holly Hoffman who shared her experience on the reality show Survivor and Bob Upgren who

shared his inspirational message on finding success.

Advocacy in the beef industry was a common theme and we learned how to be an advocate for agriculture in several different ways. One presentation that tied into advocacy was about understanding the myths and misconceptions people have about the beef industry and the nutritional value of beef itself. This was a presentation by Dr. Gary Sides. Dr. Sides presented us with many eye-opening facts and resources to help us understand the true dietary value of beef. In addition to studying about the nutritional value of beef, we also learned how to cook and prepare a meal with steak. We were exposed to different methods of cooking and seasoning beef while being able to taste test our final product.

Engage with JRA! 2016-2017 Board

Kacey Koester, North Dakota President jrakacey@gmail.com Genna VanWye, Illinois jragenna@gmail.com

Joseph Groce, North Carolina jrajoseph1@gmail.com

Royce McPhee-Bayha, California jraroyce1@gmail.com

Savannah Howard, North Carolina jrasavannah@gmail.com Kim Heller Junior Program Coordinator kim@redangus.org

Website: redangus.org/jra Facebook: /JuniorRedAngus Instagram: jraassoc

Koester visited with Survivor finalist and South Dakota rancher Holly Hoffman.

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Since this conference focused on the future, we spent time exploring careers and different opportunities in the beef industry. A panel of agriculturalists shared their careers with us and how they got to where they are today. They also shared information on some of the most popular jobs in agriculture and what qualities and skills employers look for during the hiring process. Bill Price shared his story about traveling to Kazakhstan to help people raise cattle and encouraged us to take advantage of unique and rare opportunities in our lives.

Double Brilliance R440

Double Brilliance R440 can never sire a black calf out of a red cow. His very famous maternal and paternal grand sire S A V BRILLIANCE 8077 can never sire a red calf from ANY cow. R440 has a bright future in the Red Angus breed. The above picture of him at five (5) months looks very similar to another Diamond C “UNIQUE’ Red Angus bred and raised bull at this same age in this same pen, New Direction.

History in the making! With the most unique pedigree of all the Diamond C Ranch “UNIQUE” Red Angus, Double Brilliance is also at the very top for EPD’s and possesses the power, muscle shape and style of his maternal AND paternal grand sire. SAV Brilliance 8077 is one of the elite Black Angus bulls whose semen is sold through ABS Global. As good as 8077 is, he can NEVER sire a red calf. It has taken Diamond C Ranch over ten years to produce, though its research and development herd, R440. He is the closest red bull there is to the great 8077. In keeping with our commitment to share these “one of a kind” Red Angus to enthusiasts from around the world, Collier Diamond C Ranch will entertain all offers for half semen interest and half possession in Double Brilliance R440 during the Diamond C Jubilee festivities on May 5th and 6th. He will not be auctioned. Diamond C will entertain every valid offer. If an offer is made that is acceptable to Diamond C it will be announced to the thousand plus Angus breeders and followers from around the world and recorded by the news media attending this gala event.

B338 Dam of Double Brilliance. B338 is sired by SAV Brilliance 8077 out of a Black Jeans daughter.

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B369 Sire of Double Brilliance. B369 is sired by S A V Brilliance 8077 out of a Black Jeans daughter.

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JRA Update One of the highlights of the leadership summit was being able to meet the North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring and the North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple.

We introduced ourselves to both these leaders and asked them questions. It was a great experience to connect with these top state leaders and take in the advice they shared with us.

Throughout the course of one day we experienced raising cattle in a feedlot, marketing beef in a restaurant, and selling beef over the counter in a grocery store. We were given tours of these three diverse facilities and were able to gain insight on how beef goes from pasture to plate.

Overall, the Tomorrow’s Top Hands Beef Leadership Summit was an eye-opening and valuable opportunity for me to learn more about the beef industry and meet many of my peers across the state who have the same interests as me. It was truly a great conference and full of many learning opportunities.

Don’t Miss These Important Deadlines!

February 15 – College Scholarship Application The JRA offers over $5,000 in college scholarships! Four

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$1,000 scholarships are awarded to high school seniors and college freshman who are JRA members in good standing.

Access the application at jra.awardspring.com May 1 • Round-Up Registration Round-Up will be held in Iowa and South Dakota June 27 through July 1, 2017. We will explore cutting-edge technology that is changing the beef industry, along with competing in great contests and, not to mention, seeing great Red Angus cattle!

• Round-Up Scholarship Application The Heather Presser Memorial scholarship along with the Merit Award Program provide financial aid for travel and registration expenses for juniors attending JRA events such as Round-Up. • Canadian Exchange Program Application The Canadian Exchange Program provides a unique opportunity for JRA members to experience their choice of GOAL Conference or Showdown. Attending GOAL is a great way to improve your leadership skills by attending this leadership conference. Showdown consists of various shows as well as fun contests! Both provide great opportunities to see a different country and experience the Canadian beef industry! ■

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The Diamond C is offfe ering free deliver y on any number purchased headed any ywhere in the C Continental U.S. or to export points to fo oreign countries.

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HXC CONQUEST 4405P 75 721 -1 5 4 13 0.71 0.12 28 -0.02 0.02 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 77 711 -4 13 10 13 0.59 -0.04 38 0.30 -0.02 BIEBER ROMERO 9136 74 712 -1 12 8 13 0.60 -0.09 24 0.37 -0.01 FEDDES BIG HORN Z150 73 698 0 12 4 12 0.74 0.14 31 -0.08 0.01 HXC CONQUEST 4405P 72 710 0 8 3 12 0.88 0.18 38 0.14 0.04

Performance & Power 6099 3535205 FEDDES SILVER BOW B226 125 51 5 0.7 86 129 23 6048 3535281 C-T ROYAL DUKE 4090 111 50 7 0.4 82 125 23 D275 3539798 FEDDES SILVER BOW B226 162 53 7 0.3 87 141 24 D222 3539804 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 158 54 11 -1.9 88 147 21 D213 3539835 FEDDES SILVER BOW B226 155 54 14 -1.9 98 148 20

BJR JR 107 2 12 6 12 0.65 0.11 HXC CONQUEST 4405P 2 12 4 10 0.25 -0.06 BECKTON EPIC R397 K -2 16 4 15 0.68 0.04 FEDDES CASCADE Z157 2 9 4 14 0.56 0.15 HXC CONQUEST 4405P 0 13 1 13 0.76 0.04

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GridMaster Specialists 6016 3535290 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 151 54 13 -3.2 71 125 20 6066 3536091 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 156 52 12 -3.2 73 126 24 D202 3539689 FEDDES SILVER BOW B226 128 54 9 -1.8 81 131 21 D239 3539768 5L INDEPENDENCE 560-298Y 161 54 12 -4.5 62 104 27 D206 3539810 BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 174 55 11 -2.9 82 140 22

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 0 8 2 14 0.75 0.17 40 MESSMER PACKER S008 2 11 7 13 0.26 0.04 40 RED CROWFOOT OLE’S OSCAR 1 14 4 10 0.71 -0.08 45 BECKTON EPIC R397 K -4 17 7 12 0.87 0.02 26 C-T DKK DUKE 1100 0 13 6 15 0.81 0.21 49

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Member Services Update International Animal Identification Letter International Calving Year letter for 2017 is ‘E.’ Many find this beneficial for tag and identification numbers, i.e. animal ID. How, and even if the letter is used, depends upon the ranch’s preferred style. One suggestion would be to place the letter in front of the ID number to identify bull calf, ex: E101, or if it’s a heifer calf to place the letter behind the number ex: 101E. To view a list of other year letters, go to redangus.org/registration.

Sires of 2017 Calf Crop Request your DNA test kits TODAY for any bull utilized to breed cows in 2016. Sires of the 2017 Calf Crop Requirements, Per the Rules and Regulations: All bulls being used in 2016 to breed cows for the resulting offspring to be registered in 2017 must have a DNA sample on file for parentage. Call 940-387-3502 Ext. 10 to order your kits.

The Importance of Transferring Animals After the Sale Transferring animals after sale day has many benefits to all parties involved and, in return, will keep the customer coming back to Red Angus-influenced animals.

Please be aware of the following THR Deadlines for February • Spring Herd Inventories • Fall Heifer Exposure

Benefits of Transferring

First, when completing the transfer process, submit transfers within 60 days of the sale date to avoid late fees. After 60 days, transfers will generate charges.

Second, transferring the animal to the new buyer takes the animal out of your inventory. This is most important for females due the fact that females (assessed at 16 months of age or greater) will be subject to Total Herd Reporting assessment fees when active on your inventory.

Third, the new buyer will receive a free one-year subscription to ARA Magazine, provided the buyer is not already a member of the RAAA. Finally, transferring bulls allows for the new buyer to participate in RAAA’s Feeder Calf Certification Program or Allied Access Program. It also allows the buyer to utilize the Red Navigator DNA test for commercial females and to sell FCCP calves on the Choice+ Grid or G.O. Red Grid. For more information about these programs and services go to redangus.org/marketing.

The following information will be needed to complete transfers: • Seller’s or authorized representative’s signature • Buyer’s name and address • Date of sale • If a female is bred, the breeding information must be provided.

• For multiple owners, include the percent owned by each.

• Send to the National Office to have the transfer completed.

One of the following options should be chosen to complete the transfer processes.

• Batch Transfer Form (available at redangus.org/registration) • REDSPro Database (electronic only) • Back of Registration Paper The batch transfer form and registration paper can be scanned and emailed, faxed or placed into the mail.

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Member Services Update for time to evaluate females to make mating and culling decisions. One producer has used the testing to rebuild his herd after the snow storm Altas and continues to use it year after year. The Red Navigator test incorporates the following: As you have heard and know, Red Angus females are known as the most-favored female. The more you learn about your most-favored females, the better decisions that you will make.

The Red Navigator DNA test for commercial females allows for just that. By providing much more than just phenotypic information, such as percentile ranks for RAAA EPD traits like HerdBuilder, GridMaster, Yearling Weight, Stayability, Heifer Pregnancy, Marbling, Ribeye, and much more.

The opportune time to complete this test is a couple months before breeding season. This allows

• Percentile rank for every Red Angus EPD Trait • Parentage component to verify sire (only if sire is on file) • Follow-up phone call by RAAA marketing team representative • Potential to qualify calf crop into Top Dollar Angus® Program For more information about Red Navigator contact Halla Pfeiff in the DNA Department or any of the RAAA Marketing Team Representatives at 940-387-3502. Information is also available at redangus.org/genetics/rednavigator. ■

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FOU UR “UNIQUE” AND D OUTSTA ANDING S SPEAKERS

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Jaimie Miller

Jaimie is constantly on the go as an advisor d i for Hammer H Nutr trition. iti As a world class athlete an nd triPcW[TcT ;P\XT _a^eXSTb ]dcaXcX^]P[ and supplementation educattion to individuals on ever y level an nd for ever y age group. Visit the Hammer ammer website to learn more aboutt their products at: www.hammernutrition.com

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Bill is currently president ent of Fleckenstein Capital based in SePcc[T H2 2 9T Xb P WXVW[h aTb_TRcTS fTP[cW \P]PVT\T]c PSeXb^a [TVT]SPa h WTSVT Ud]S \P]PVTa best selling author and columnis umnist.

His keen investment strategies gies are second to none. For more infformation about him and Fleckens e tein Capital go to his website: www.Fleckensteincapital.co om

PJ Budler

A; RdaaT]c[h [XeTb X] 7c H^acW EI b t was raised but i d on a farm iin n Sout S th Africa. He trav vels worrldwide judging and working with cattle.

He established TheCattleMar Market. net LLC which is hosting ng and announcing the FIRST “Angus Champion of the Wo orld” winner inner at the Jubilee on May y 5th. Visitt www.thecattlemarket.net to learn more about the exciting wor o k BJ is doing in the cattle industr y.

Member Services Update

Red Angus Association of America Releases Spring EPDs

Bull buyers can rely on information to assist with genetic selection

“With THR data, we are provided with comparisons between all animals in each contemporary group,” said Larry Keenan, RAAA director of breed improvement.

“Since EPDs rely on measured variation within a contemporary group, THR provides for reliable EPDs and faster gains in EPD accuracy by ensuring that the variation in the performance of each calf is counted.”

Bull sale season has arrived and busy cattlemen now have the most up-to-date information to make genetic selections. The Red Angus Association of America released the 2017 Spring EPDs that evaluate traits from calving ease to performance to carcass merit. The suite of numbers includes tools to select cattle with optimum economic relevance such as stayability, heifer pregnancy and maintenance energy requirements.

RAAA’s strong foundation of THR data combined with genomic data from high-density DNA tests provides EPDs with unsurpassed reliability. The information from the genomic data can be as informative as a bull’s first calf crop or a cow’s lifetime production record. And, since the genomic data is incorporated directly into the EPDs, cattle producers don’t have to learn how to interpret new data. The information is delivered in the form of higher accuracy EPDs.

The Red Angus breed has been dedicated to Total Herd Reporting for two decades, creating an accurate database of Red Angus genetics and EPDs, which are trusted by ranchers. EPDs are displayed with their inbreed ranking percentile to assist with trait-selection decisions.

For more information on EPDs, visit the “Genetics” page on the RAAA website, redangus.org. Producers can also access individual animals’ EPDs and breed percentiles, or calculate the projected EPDs of specific matings via the website. ■

He Does Everything Right!

Buf Crk The Right Kind U199 #1260155 • Sire: Buf Crk Lancer R017 • MGS: Buf Crk Julian L080

The gorgeous show prospect pictured was sired by y CRU USH, Febrruary y 2, 2017, and is one of six (6) heife er ’s thatt Goad Family Angus will be selling at the Jubillee this Ma May y.

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Red Lazy MC Cowboy Cut 26U

BW 2.1 WW 74 YW 115 Milk 9 Marb -.14 REA .16 • Solution Genetics has awesome progeny!

Red DMM Glesbar Barndance 35

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BW 1.6 WW 66 YW 98 MILK 6 Marb .19 REA -.37 • Sideways is an exciting phenotype and genetic package.

Bow Crk Heavily Armed 310A

Red Double B Bullseye 1B

BW 1.1 WW 63 YW 100 MILK 21 BW 0.4 WW 60 YW 96 MILK 14 Marb .56 REA .39 Marb .35 REA -.20 • Power Eye son with show ring appeal out of • 2012 NWSS Champion Bull. the tremendous Blairs Pricilla 44Z Champion Female!

WEBR Dr. Feel Good 1112

BW 3.7 WW 68 YW 88 MILK 7 Marb .22 REA .19 • 2012 Canadian Show Bull of the Year!

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BW -4.5 WW 57 YW 93 MILK 26 Marb .65 REA .20 • Powerful calving ease with balance.

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BW -2.5 WW 35 YW 40 MILK 22 Marb .45 REA -.35 • He’s siring tremendous champions everywhere!

• Daughters working great!

BW -4.5 WW 40 YW 65 MILK 21 Marb -.16 REA .60 • The exciting Wildcat Creek & Griswold calving ease herdsire!

BW -0.4 WW 48 YW 65 MILK 18 • New, hot outcross with QUALITY!

BW -0.6 WW 69 YW 109 MILK 29 Marb 1.37 REA .23 • An EPD monster, with YW in the top 10%, Milk 7%, Marb 1%, and RE 10%!

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Measuring Success Through the Calves

By Jennifer Carrico, for American Red Angus Magazine

Through diligent record keeping, and performance and carcass genetics, Ammanns earned a $60 premium per calf through Top Dollar Angus when they sold on Superior Livestock Auction’s video sale.

38 American Red Angus Magazine â– February 2017

Measuring the success of a herd can be a challenge, but through good record keeping at Ammann Red Angus Ranch, improvements are easy to see.

Rick and Shelly Ammann of Wimot, South Dakota, have been keeping performance records on their commercial Red Angus herd since 1985. These records have helped them pick replacement heifers and find the very best cows in their herd.

The Ammann herd was started by Rick’s father as a Hereford herd, but after some difficulties calving heifers, they introduced Red Angus bulls to their herd in 1978. They also found that the F1 baldy calves outweighed the Hereford calves, which they credited to the hybrid vigor.

Ammann Red Angus Ranch is in the rolling hills of northeast South Dakota. They run about 250 commercial Red Angus cows and 250 Rambouillet ewes, and have a farming operation including corn, soybeans, wheat, oats and alfalfa.

“We have to make everything happen on a timeline in order for it to work on our ranch,” said Shelly.

AI Brings Advancement Heifers are artificially inseminated on a seven-day CIDR program starting June 12. After heifers are bred, they turn in a clean-up bull for for 42 days. Ammanns have AI’d their heifers for 25 years.

“We expect our heifers to work for her calf. We want heifer calves out of our first calvers that can be kept as replacements or steers that are the same size as those from our cows,” said Rick.

While AI has been used for a long time on heifers in the Ammanns’ herd, three years ago they decided to start using AI on the top end of their cows. After seeing improvement in the calf crop, they decided to AI all their cows in 2016.

They divided their cows into four different sire groups at breeding time in order to make record keeping simpler and comparisons easier. They also use the seven-day CIDR program on the cows which calve in a 55-day window. They built a hoop barn in which to calve heifers first before cows begin.

“After a calf is warm and has had colostrum from its mother, the pair is moved out to a dry pasture on the hill where there is ample protection from winter conditions,” said Shelly.

Breed’s Best Bulls Bulls for the coming breeding season are selected during the winter months by using the Red Angus sire search, looking at pedigrees and EPDs. They expect performance numbers on AI sires to be in the top 25 percent of the Red Angus breed across the board. They select mature, proven sires for their AI program.

Measuring Success Through the Calves “We don’t want to use AI sires because they are trendy, we want proven sires,” said Rick. “Even though we are AIing nearly everything, we still want to buy the best bull we can afford for clean up because those calves need to perform as well as our AI calves.”

Ammanns have purchased their herd sires from the same producer for 16 years. This has helped keep their herd consistent and Ammann knows they are getting good genetics.

Record Keeping Pays Off Record keeping is a key part of the Ammann operation.

They have kept performance records since 1985 and they use their records as a guide when picking replacement heifers.

“Taking weights in the fall is just as important as vaccinations. Performance records help us find the good cows and ones that are not keeping up in our herd,” said Rick.

In 1996, they purchased the CowSense commercial cowherd computer program which helps them figure performance numbers and provides the information they need to make improvements in their herd.

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Ammanns tag their steer calves with the yellow FCCP tag, verifying their calves are Red Angus.

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Measuring Success Through the Calves Ammanns tag their steers calves with the yellow Red Angus Feeder Calf Certification Program tags, follow proper vaccination protocols, have a good mineral program, use progressive proven genetics and produce uniform calves.

These records and top-performing calves made Ammann Red Angus a perfect match for the Top Dollar Angus® program. Ammanns have always focused on the females in their herd, but this has also allowed them to also have top-performing steers.

Top-Dollar Marketing Top Dollar Angus helps the top-end Red Angus and Angus producers earn higher premiums for their calves that will grow and grade in the feed yard. To qualify for the program, cattle must rank in the top 25 percent for performance and carcass traits. Being identified in this program has not only been profitable for the Ammanns, but also has let them see where they want to continue to improve the genetics of their herd.

Ammanns sell their steer calves through Superior Live-

Through diligent record keeping, and performance and carcass genetics, Ammanns earned a $60 premium per calf through Top Dollar Angus when they sold on Superior Livestock Auction’s video sale. stock Auction’s video auction in August for November 1 delivery. In the past, calves were marketed in various sale barns, but selling through Superior has been less stressful for both the calves and the seller. It also has given Ammanns more exposure and a higher premium for their calves.

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Measuring Success Through the Calves “This year the calves sold to a feed yard just an hour south of us. It will be nice to be able to see how they grow throughout the year. We hope to be able to get carcass data on our calves,” said Shelly. “This will help us make an even more uniform calf crop.”

Management Momentum The South Dakota ranch does not use creep feed.

Calves are expected to perform on their own with the help of their mothers. Nearly all heifer calves are kept as replacements, while all bull calves are banded in the spring.

“Females are important. We want our cowherd to have great maternal traits. We have to be sure to build the cows and then the steers will follow,” said Rick. “Better bulls make better cows. Better cows make better calves. And better calves sell better.”

In the summer, they rotate their cows in different pastures. They added tire tanks in separate pastures to improve the water system. This addition helps with the number of cow capacity per pasture and has enabled a plan to expand the herd by 25 head or more.

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Two-year-old heifers calve under the hoop barn prior to the cows’ calving start date.

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Measuring Success Through the Calves Being in northeast South Dakota, winters can be harsh. It’s not feasible to graze pastures buried in snow and ice, therefore cows are fed ground hay and silage in the winter. In the spring through the fall, they graze their cattle on native grasses. Cattle have access to fresh water at all times. Rick said with the new water tanks, cows will go drink from the tanks even if they are standing in a pond or creek.

“We think the fresh water has improved conception rates as well as making calves gain better,” said Shelly. “Better gaining calves help the best cows rise to the top because the records show us what is working for our herd.”

“We are very happy with our cowherd, but now we can fine tune our females. We are very excited with what we have and we hope to start using more bloodlines,” said Shelly.

“Our perfect cow is about 1,300 pounds that can raise a big calf.”

Current weaning weights are averaging 625 pounds. While the Ammanns know that could be hard to beat, they continue to ask for more from their herd and provide a better product for the steer buyers. The potential of improving carcass traits is an exciting part of determining what cattle are

46 American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2017

Fresh water at strategically located tanks provides better water sources for their cattle, therefore increasing weaning weights.

standing out and if they are the same cattle as the ones high in maternal traits.

The Ammanns said more Red Angus producers should become involved with the Top Dollar Angus program. Performance records and the focus on improving the herd has allowed the Ammanns to qualify for the program and bring home a $60-per-head premium.

“We continually strive to improve our herd. The premium we received for our calves helps us know we are doing something right and strive to continue to make improvements,” said Rick. ■

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Management and Goal Setting Return Increased Revenues

by Trinity Lewis for American Red Angus Magazine

Cattlemen have long held a reputation for placing the husbandry of their livestock as their highest priority. To Kentucky Red Angus commercial producer Kelly Smith, careful management and defined goals for one’s operation are imperative to success and satisfaction in the cattle business.

“The older I get the more I realize there are many ways to do things; it just depends on what your end goal is and how you want to go about achieving that. In the cattle business you have to have a goal.”

Smith and his wife, along with their eight children, ranch in southern Kentucky right on the Tennessee line. The Smiths’ operation has been strictly Red Angus for nearly 25 years and is one of the largest in their region, a fact that the ever-humble family patriarch understands but doesn’t boast. The Smiths strive to raise high-quality Red Angus cattle and have become a mainstay in their region for those seeking commercial replacement females.

Although incredibly passionate about the cattle industry and their operation, the Smiths fervor for sharing their faith serves as their top priority and helps to keep them focused. Smith’s theories on the cattle industry are a result of his passion to live life with a purpose and to be a good steward of all he’s been given.

According to Smith, even operations of 30 head or less can capitalize on opportunities for increased success through management and marketing. Smith offered these three areas in which cattle raisers can achieve greater payout through closer attention to detail and setting specific goals.

56 American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2017

1. Employ high quality genetics and enforce a defined breeding season.

For producers with small herds, it can be easy to leave bulls in with the females year round due to lack of pasture – or in order to avoid the hassle of sorting them. This mentality costs producers on sale day when their calves lack uniformity – buyers will seek out a pen that is more consistent and predictable to finish in the feed lot.

To kick start a more predictable, uniform calf crop, producers should start by purchasing bulls from reputable seedstock operations that have genetics and phenotype that will bolster their current herd. Then, exposing their females to these bulls for only two cycles will tighten up the calving season.

In some areas, the state legislature has agriculture grants set aside that can assist producers unable to invest in a good bull. Les Anderson, University of Kentucky Extension Beef Specialist, helps producers in his state to become better managers and to take advantage of the resources offered in their region. He and Smith agree that step number two, adhering to a strict vaccination protocol, is imperative.

Management and Goal Setting Return Increased Revenues

2. Adhere to a strict vaccination protocol and nutritional plan.

The same producers whose calves are born year round often have a hard time managing vaccinations in their cattle. Anderson explained, “One of the first things we do is look at their herd health and vacation protocol. To go along with that, to make sure their immune system is able to react to the vaccination.”

tive time frame, it is easier for producers to manage them based on BCS. Likewise, when calves are all similar in age, producers have an easier time keeping track of vaccination, usually vaccinating them at birth, branding and weaning.

3. Develop a strategic marketing plan.

With high input costs and small herd sizes, each dollar garnered could make all the difference. By employing the tips listed previously and having a uniform herd size that is healthy and nutritiously sound, the foundation for a good day at the market is already laid.

Anderson continued, “We also look at their mineral program, namely trace minerals. If cattle are deficient in trace minerals they have an inability to have immune response even if you vaccinate them. Their immune systems are suppressed and they aren’t able to develop the antibodies needed to use the vaccinations given. Then we look at the entire nutrition program. We want females to calve at a Body Condition Score of 5. Once we get those areas under control we try to help them establish and maintain that BCS until calving.”

Some other marketing ideas for producers to consider is communicating directly with feeders in order to cut out the “middleman” in the livestock selling process as well as joining small groups of similar calves together to make a complete load. If one can build rapport with a local seedstock producer, another door is opened for marketing.

A defined calving season helps in the management of nutrition in the entire cowherd. When each cow is preparing for breeding, carrying a calf and calving all within a rela-

Niche marketing cattle as grass fed or organic is also a great option to consider especially for those with small herd sizes that are easier to manage.

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ME

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ME

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Management and Goal Setting Return Increased Revenues Finally, utilizing the marketing programs the Red Angus Association of America offers including Feeder Calf Certification Program, Allied Access tag program and Top Dollar Angus, are ways to boost profitability that could make all of the difference at the end of the fiscal year.

In Smith’s opinion, having a goal to always work toward makes for better individual operations and will eventually lead to a better industry as a whole. With so many different ideas to consider and practices to espouse, he offered an easy way to begin a wave of change in a small cowherd. “I believe most people would profit from finding someone they trust to purchase breeding females from. Buy a few quality females each year. Gradually you will improve your cowherd significantly.�

Finally, Smith expressed that a lot producers with small herd sizes may see their cattle business as a side business.

He encourages them to go against the grain, “By focusing on the cattle industry with goals and benchmarks you will be more productive. If you make what you do easier and more profitable, in general you’ll enjoy what you’re doing more.â€? â–

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Management and Goal Setting Return Increased Revenues

Eight Steps to Take Control of a Year-Round Calving Season

by Laura Mushrush, Assistant Editor, Drovers CattleNetwork Originally published in the September 2016 issue of Drovers

The research is out there and it isn’t new – tightening calving seasons give producers many management and economic benefits. Even so, there are still many producers operating on a year-round calving season. Reining in a calving season can also cause huge management losses if done improperly.

According to Les Anderson, University of Kentucky Extension beef specialist, it will take at least two years for producers to tighten a yearround calving season into a 75-day controlled calving season. He offers eight steps to get a handle on calving season.

1. Determine the ideal calving season and a target length.

Forage availability and nutrition will be the main factor in whether your herd should be shifted towards a fall or spring calving system.

2. Examine the reproductive status of each cow in the herd.

When was the last date each cow calved? Record the number of calvings each month. Anderson says if a producer doesn’t keep records, look at pairs to try and determine the calf’s age.

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Management and Goal Setting Return Increased Revenues “For example, let’s assume we have 30 cows. Calving dates from fall to spring are as follows: August, no cows calved; September, two calved; October, two calved; November, one calved; December, no cows calved; January, no cows calved; February, three calved; March, nine calved; April, five calved; May, five calved; June, two calved; and July, one just calved,” Anderson explained. “Keep in mind the five cows that calved in the fall are likely pregnant.”

3. Does it make sense to split into two calving seasons?

If only five of the 30 cows were closer to a fall calving cycle, Anderson recommends rolling them to spring with the rest of the herd since they would require separate nutrition and bull exposure. “However, half of your herd calved July to December. It is a better economic decision to make these fall-calving cows and the ones that calve from January to June, springcalving cows,” he said.

4. Build strong fences.

This falls under the category of cow-calf management. If cows are coming into heat at different times and a producer is trying to adjust his breeding season, bull exposure needs to be managed. An electric fence along a regular fence wouldn’t be a bad idea, Anderson said.

5. Pull bulls from the herd.

“Select the removal date to coincide with no longer than a 120day season for your spring-calving cows,” he explained. “In our example, we would remove the bull(s) near the end of August. He would stay in the bull pen until May 7 of next year.”

6. Preg check females.

At least 60 days after bulls are pulled, pregnancy check females and cull any that are open at breeding age.

7. Plan replacement heifer breeding season.

Anderson recommends replacement heifers are bred 20 to 30 days prior to the final breeding date of the herd. “Most extended calving seasons are the result of failure of young cows to rebreed in a timely fashion. The additional 20 to 30 days enhances the opportunity for these young cows to rebreed next season,” he explained. “So, your replacement heifer breeding season would start around April 10 and these females would begin calving around Jan. 20. I realize that this is a bit early for calving and you might experience 1 percent to 2 percent higher calf death loss. Financially, 1 percent to 2 percent death loss is easier to swallow than a 25 percent decrease in pregnancy rate the following year.”

8. Repeat for the second year.

However, Anderson added, “Remove the bull the week of July 20. If you have fall and spring calvers, put the bull in for the fall cows around Nov. 20 and remove him around Jan 20.” ■

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A Practical Analysis of DNA Tests for Genetic Merit

by Larry Keenan, Director of Breed Improvement

Advancements in the genetic selection tools used in agriculture have been one of the greatest untold success stories in our nation’s history. Application of genetic selection tools has played a primary role in our ability to produce bin-busting corn yields, efficiently produced livestock, and numerous other achievements that collectively better position the agriculture sector in providing safe, nutritious and affordable food to a growing population.

One of the greatest difficulties in realizing the success of genetic selection tools is being able to readily ‘see’ the change in a particular trait following selection. In the case of beef cattle production, it can take several years from the time the genetic selection tool is used until the results from selection can be measured. Further complicating our ability to ‘see’ the change is the simple fact that Expected Progeny Differences – or EPDs – can potentially change from the time a bull is a yearling until he’s a proven sire at 4 or 5 years of age. Even with these challenges, EPDs remain the most reliable tool to use for selection decisions.

For the purpose of increasing the accuracy of EPDs on non-parent animals, genomic technology has been widely adopted by the beef seedstock industry. This im-

72 American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2017

proves commercial producers’ ability to make genetic change with a higher level of precision. While genomic technology has been scientifically proven to be informative in predicting an animal’s genetic merit, we naturally desire to see a practical proof in a real-world scenario.

DNA tests for genetic merit became available to Red Angus breeders in 2012 with the release of the Zoetis 50K (PF50K) test, which was followed in 2013 by the GeneSeek 50K (RA50K) test. A practical test of the informative power of these products can be understood by determining which set of EPDs best predicted these bulls’ currently published, progeny-proven EPDs: The published Fall 2012 EPDs without genomic data, or their Fall 2012 Genomically Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs).

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A Practical Analysis of DNA Tests for Genetic Merit To conduct this review two high-accuracy, well-known bulls born in 2011 were selected: Bieber Rollin Deep Y118 (Reg. #: 1436844) and Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 (Reg. #: 1441805).

Illustration 1 contains information on Bieber Rollin Deep Y118, who has been tested with Zoetis’ 50K test. Note: Diff values closest to 0 indicate a more precise prediction of genetic merit based on the current EPDs. As illustrated by this comparison, the Zoetis 50K test performs quite well in predicting his genetic merit. The Fall 2012 GE-EPDs are much closer in value to his current EPDs as compared to the Fall 2012 EPDs that didn’t contain genomic information. For example, the Fall 2012 EPDs underestimated his superior WW and YW genetic merit to a greater degree as compared to the Fall 2012 GEEPDs.

Illustration 1.

REG. #: 1436844

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A Practical Analysis of DNA Tests for Genetic Merit Illustration 2 contains information on Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, who has been tested with GeneSeek’s 50K test. Again, the Fall 2012 GE-EPDs are far superior in predicting his overall genetic merit as compared to the Fall 2012 EPDs that didn’t contain genomic information. In fact, the Fall 2012 GE-EPDs perfectly predicted his CED genetic merit, while the non-genomic Fall 2012 EPDs significantly undervalued his superior genetic merit for CED.

Illustration 2.

Recall that genomic data has no impact on high-accuracy EPDs, thus the ‘Current EPDs’ of these two bulls are driven completely by progeny data.

REG. #: 1441805

This study is not designed to compare the predictive power of the two companies’ DNA tests. Therefore, these results should not be used to evaluate which DNA test is the most accurate. Rather, for those who prefer “to see in order to believe,” this study clearly demonstrates the power of both the GeneSeek and Zoetis DNA test in predicting genetic merit. ■

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BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 HB

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Name BACH MR 9943W S020D ET

HB 192

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MCR TAKE 2 D54

163

3

53

4

11

-7.4

53

81

22

-2

12

6

15

0.84

0.00

7

0.33

0.05

3530885

EEC PROFITBUILDER D603

162

3

53

3

10

-3.4

62

102

26

2

10

7

15

0.89

0.03

26

0.12

0.00

3518472

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4

53

4

13

-4.9

55

94

28

0

12

5

13

0.72

0.02

19

0.28

0.03

3530830

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6

53

3

7

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71

109

18

3

13

6

13

0.94

0.01

31

0.07 -0.02

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CW 51

REA BF 0.28 -0.01

0.47 -0.01

GROWTH AND POWER PROSPECTS - big weaning and yearling weight EPDs! RAAA# 1750088

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GM 53

% 4

CE 5

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126

16

52

7

6

-1.9

79

122

18

4

12

4

12

0.66

0.08

39

0.25

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3506161

BACH MR COMMANDER F022C

111

29

53

3

4

-1.7

78

133

19

5

12

1

11

0.49

0.04

47

0.48

0.02

3554935

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121

20

51

21

3

0.6

78

122

22

9

12

3

13

0.57

0.10

43

0.17

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3506166

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140

8

52

5

4

-0.6

77

124

17

1

13

2

14

0.75

0.06

43

0.20

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8

52

5

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77

118

15

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14

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13

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39

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Genetic Improvement Using AI – Why Not? ®

With the upcoming spring breeding season just around the corner, artificial insemination is a good topic to discuss. You may have already read the articles and reviewed the university studies – AI works and the economic results are undeniable. Still only about 8 percent of U.S. beef operations are using AI. Why is that?

If we were to ask the other 92 percent of producers, I believe they would answer: • Don’t have the time or man power.

• Tried once and it was a failure.

• Don’t have the proper facilities.

First, let’s briefly discuss the proven benefits of AI to help get our minds on the same page. We know that by implementing a sound AI program we can achieve: 1. Tighter calving window. We can get 55 to 65 percent of our calves born in a 10-day period.

2. Improved genetic potential. You can breed to the industry’s top genetic bulls without having to pay big money to own that sire.

3. More uniform calves due to tighter calving period and more similar genetics.

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4. Fewer walking bulls needed to breed and maintain year around.

5. Ability to focus and change a particular area of your cowherd quickly due to the use of superior genetic outliers.

6. Ability to move late calvers up as much as one complete heat cycle with synchronization.

7. More pounds weaned due to the ability to move your cows ahead in the breeding season.

We just identified seven advantages that are significant to the cow-calf business, yet only 8 percent of our producers take advantage of this well-proven technology. This is concerning, and we need to go over some of the potential issues that negatively influence some producers so much that they completely avoid AI. Hopefully this discussion will help overcome their concerns.

Orion Beef Group

Spring Herdbuilder Bull Sale

April 8, 2017 Selling 250 Red Angus Bulls Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 1:00 PM MST A Sample of the Superior Outcross Bulls Selling in this Power Packed Event Superior Outcross genetics that open up a whole new genetic gateway!

ID

RAAA#

6692D

3539013

HB

GM

CE

201

58

16 -6.0 68 124

BW

WW

YW

MM ME

HPG

27

16

1

CEM STAY Marb

YG

CW

3 16 1.04 -0.14 36

REA

BF

0.49 -0.03

TEN X 104U 190A X REDEMPTION X REVELATION • The Only Bull in the Entire RAAA Database that combines HBI and GMI at these levels!

6695D

3539014

177

58

12 -6.1 66 118

29 -3

17

4 14 1.12 -0.15 32

1.04 0.04

TEN X 104U 190A X NEW STANDARD X DESTINATION • Maternal brother to the $150,000 Platinum bull from last spring!

6693D

3539025

159

56

13 -7.0 58 100

26 -2

12

2 13 1.05 -0.22 19

0.78 0.00

TEN X 104U 190A X TAKEOVER X SYMMETRY • Great Herdsire Prospect from the Cover Girl Cow Family - Dam Boasts a 111 MPPA!

6690D

3538995

124

56

9

-3.3 71 129

28

3

11

2 10 0.97 0.05

42

0.45 0.03

TEN X 104U 190A X ICON X MAKE MIMI • Big time growth and power bull that really has a look!

5L Independence 560-298Y One of the largest groups of Independence sons to sell anywhere in the country this spring!

Some of the highest herdbuilders in the entire breed! Look at these numbers!

ID

RAAA#

6164D

3532150

HB

GM

CE

WW

YW

MM ME

HPG

220

56

18 -7.4 54

BW

96

25

11

1

CEM STAY Marb

YG

CW

7 19 1.02 -0.10 17

REA

BF

0.44 0.00

TAKEOVER X REDEMPTION X TANK • One of Two Bulls in the Entire Breed with a 220 HBI and a 56 GMI! Unique Indeed!

6072D

3532106

210

56

15 -8.3 63

99

23

2

13

3 19 1.27 0.10

16

0.16 0.05

43

0.24 -0.02

TYSON X TAKEOVER X P707• The Dam Hails from the Covergirl Cow Family and Reports a 102 MPPA!

6130D

3531937

210

55

14 -4.3 79 133

16 -2

13

5 18 0.84 0.00

REDEMPTION X IMPRESSIVE X PACKER • 9 Traits in the Top 10% of the Breed and from the same Cow Family that produced Takeover!

6080D

3532253

209

53

13 -4.0 66 106

26

3

15

2 20 0.75 0.04

27

0.27 0.02

TYSON X ASSURANCE X B571 • One of the Best Balanced Bulls in the Offering Ranking in the Top 25% of the Breed for 12 Traits!

Growth and power in outcross sire lines that will push the scales down in any operation!

ID

RAAA#

6113D

3532009

HB

GM

CE

133

54

10 -4.2 81 126

BW

WW

YW

MM ME

HPG

26

11

4

CEM STAY Marb

YG

5 11 0.71 0.03

CW

REA

39

0.47 0.03

BF

TITONKA X NIGHT CALVER X EXT 5233 • Big Time Herdbull backed up by Two Generations of Dams that Report 107 and 103 MPPA's!

6025D

3532274

148

52

6

0.2 81 122

19 -3

15

6 13 0.72 -0.07 42

0.47 -0.02

INDEPENDENCE X SERGEANT X SUPER CONQUEST• The Dam comes from the Famous Joan Cow Family and Posts a 105 MPPA!

Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 One of the best all around sires ever in the Red Angus Breed, the largest sire group selling in this event!

6489D

3550685

174

54

8

-2.0 76 130

27

2

17

4 16 0.84 0.17

45

0.07 0.02

TYSON X P707 X MISSION STATEMENT • This Herdbull Prospect comes from our ET Program and has the Power to Add Pounds to any Program!

6491D

3550681

185

54

11 -3.9 72 120

23

2

14

3 17 0.82 0.14

36

0.17 0.03

TYSON X P707 X RETAIL PRODUCT • Outcross Pedigree on the bottom side with 10 Traits in the Top 10% of the Breed!

Get your independence! One of the lasrgest offerings of Independence sons in the country!

ID

RAAA#

6145D

3532363

HB

GM

CE

YW

MM ME

HPG

184

54

11 -2.5 80 133

BW

WW

18 -2

15

CEM STAY Marb

YG

CW

REA

45

0.58 0.03

8 14 0.74 -0.04 45

0.41 -0.02

7 15 0.79 0.02

BF

INDEPENDENCE X EPIC R397K X PACKER • One of the Best Independence Sons in the Offering and the Entire Country!

6011D

3532000

173

53

11 -0.9 79 128

18 -1

15

INDEPENDENCE X EPIC R397 X CYCLONE • This Herdbull Ranks in the Top 10% of the Breed for 10 Traits and has a 106 MPPA Dam to Boot!

6188D

3532465

191

54

10 -1.1 72 115

17

5

17

11 16 1.07 -0.09 36

0.47 -0.02

INDEPENDENCE X PACKER X LOGAN • 13 Traits in the Top 20% of the Breed! This is what we call Balanced!

6193D

3532551

190

54

13 -2.9 73 119

25 -1

14

11 15 0.99 0.06

37

0.39 0.03

INDEPENDENCE X EXPECTATION X CODY • Can't make them any Better! Dam has 103 MPPA and this Bull Ranks in the Top 10% for Ten Traits!

Great calving ease to growth spread in these herdbull prospects!

ID

RAAA#

6067D

3532487

HB

GM

CE

167

54

12 -3.5 77 127

BW

WW

YW

MM ME

HPG

19

17

5

CEM STAY Marb

YG

8 13 0.79 0.04

CW

REA

41

0.47 0.03

BF

INDEPENDENCE X PACKER X TOP BRASS • Dam reports 108 MPPA and is a Direct Daughter of the Crystal LA394 Cow! Royally Bred genetics!

LSF RHO Titonka Z721 One of our leading sires for diverse pedigree, calving ease, growth and feed efficiency!

6097D

3531945

117

53

12 -3.2 78 126

27

1

10

2 10 0.73 0.25

40

0.50 0.11

IMPECCABLE X CONQUEST X ENTERPRISE • Sired by the Best Son of Saga and backed up by famed Dina Cow Family. 2 generations +102 MPPA!

6142D

3532343

151

53

10 -2.9 75 130

25 -2

14

11 11 0.58 0.16

43

0.19 0.04

INDEPENDENCE X EPIC R397K X ENTERPRISE • Puts together quite an Arsenal with all but 2 Traits in the Top 1/3 of the Breed! Dina family!

6487D

3550684

195

54

10 -4.5 74 125

27

2

14

3 18 0.64 0.04

38

0.29 0.01

TYSON X P707 X MISSION STATEMENT • Fresh Genetics sired by the $100,000 Tyson and Royally bred from the Abigrace Cow Family!

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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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Genetic Improvement Using AI – Why Not? Why don’t we start with the ever so famous?

It Requires Too Much Time!

Artificial insemination does require much more time and management than turning a couple of bulls out of the trailer, but the words “too much” are really not accurate. Let’s stop and really think about where your operation’s genetics are today and where they could be a year from now?

Also, what economic benefits is your operation missing out on, due to the lack of an AI program? You will likely agree that “too much time” spent on your herd’s genetic improvement and on your bottom line is a misnomer. You really cannot spend “too much time” on the factors that so greatly affect your success or lack thereof. There is no way around the time issue, but once a successful AI program in place, you will very likely say “I can’t afford not to spend the time it takes.”

Tried AI Once and It Was a Disaster Producers that have tried AI and had a bad experience should not give up. You can ask the most experienced operation that has been using AI for 30, 40 or even 50 years – results do vary and aren’t always as good as hoped. Without question, this is to be expected, but it still outweighs the alternative.

Also keep in mind that most negative AI experiences can be avoided with careful planning and management decisions.

Let’s go over some of these variables to help avoid disappointment in the future.

Cow or Heifer Body Condition This is a very important factor that sometimes gets little attention. Good body condition doesn’t mean fat. Too much fat or flesh can be just as detrimental as being too thin. The ideal body condition score is between 5.5 and 6.

But even more important is nutrition. Is your female on a higher-trending plane of nutrition for 30 days prior to breeding? If not, reproduction will not be the first thing your cow’s physiological system prioritizes. The ability to breed actually ranks ffth after supplying nutrients to vital organs, lactation (in cows), growth (in heifers), general body maintenance, adding a reasonable level of body condition, and then finally reproduction. Make sure her “multiple” nutrition levels are satisfied so she can accommodate your desire for her to reproduce.

Semen or Gun Handler and AI Technician Don’t underestimate the importance of your AI technician.

Once you have put all the time and money into preparation, 90 American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2017

it’s crucial to have the semen deposited in the proper location. This person has the last step of the breeding process and can make a huge difference in overall conception rates.

Sometimes it is their fault when things go poorly, but other times technicians are unfairly blamed.

Perhaps more important than your AI technician, is how your semen and guns are handled. Make sure the person loading your gun(s) is well trained and knows the importance of their job. You can have the absolute best AI tech in the world, but if the semen is damaged or dead when he or she deposits it, you would have the same results if you deposited it on the ground. Those cows or heifers won’t conceive!

Environmental Conditions Be creative. You don’t need a fancy indoor processing facility or breeding box to have success, but you must control the environmental changes that arise. If you are outside, improvise.

A little homemade tarp shelter beside the chute will allow you to control the climate by either heating or cooling the area as desired. It will also help control UV light (that damages sperm cells), and helps with cleanliness of the equipment being used to handle the semen. After you have enclosed your semen-handling area, you must now put something over your chute to keep moisture out. Rain and snow will add to contamination issues and any small amount of water kills sperm. None of this will cost much, but the cost of not protecting the insemination area could be huge.

Knowing How to Properly Detect Heats The ability to detect heat and knowing the proper time to inseminate is a learned art and takes time and effort to be successful. Fortunately, most semen companies offer assistance in both heat detection and AI services. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.

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Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Western Classic Bull Sale February 11, 2017 Selling 80 Red Angus Bulls Symons Development Center • Madras, Oregon • 1 PM PST

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Lot 45 • 833 • Reg #3520868 ACQUISITION X PROSPECT X MISSION STATEMENT

Lot 1 • 622 • Reg #3543867 INDEPENDENCE X MULBERRY X BULLSEYE

Definite herd bull prospect - the stoutest bull in the offering from the Rebella Cow Family!

HB 166, GM 52, CED 7, BW -2.0, WW 77, YW 121, MK 21, ME 2, HPG 14, CEM 12, STAY 14, MB 0.65, RE 0.22

Lot 52 • 845 • Reg #3520855 ACQUISITION X JERICHO X MISSION STATEMENT

Great herdbuilding bull with a dam that has a 103MPPA! HB 185, GM 53, CED 12, BW -4.7, WW 63, YW 98, MK 25, ME 2, HPG 15, CEM 5, STAY 17, MB 0.75, RE 0.77

Lot 15 • 826 • Reg #3520818 RIGHT KIND X MISSION STATEMENT X GRIDMASTER 589

The Right Kind sons continue to be in high demand especially with a dam that has a 105 MPPA! HB 157, GM 53, CED 7, BW -1.9, WW 69, YW 114, MK 20, ME 1, HPG 14, CEM 6 STAY 14, MB 0.58, RE 0.74

Lot 2 • 629Y • Reg #3543883 INDEPENDENCE X EXT 7455 X MAJOR LEAGUE Great looking herdbull from the Erica Cow Family with a 103MPP! HB 166, GM 53, CED 11 BW -5.5, WW 67, YW 104, MK 25, ME 5, HPG 13, CEM 12, STAY 14, MB 0.61, RE 0.40

Lot 8 • 610Y • Reg #3543874 TYSON X CYCLONE X BULLSEYE

The Acquisition sons are going to make quite a statement this year!

HB 188, GM 53, CED 14, BW -8.1, WW 53, YW 86, MK 25, ME 1, HPG 13, CEM 4, STAY 17, MB 0.76, RE 0.55

Lot 38 • 823 • Reg #3520846 TRILOGY X CONQUEST X SEQUOYA

Outcross genetics in this fantastic correct made herd bull!

HB 153, GM 52, CED 5, BW -2.6, WW 73, YW 114, MK 22, ME 5, HPG 13, CEM 3, STAY 15, MB 0.71, RE 0.20

The dam boasts a 101 MPPA to go along with her son's breed leading HB! HB 178, GM 52, CED 11, BW -4.6, WW 64, YW 98, MK 17, ME 3, HPG 12, CEM 2, STAY 18, MB 0.59, RE 0.48

Lot 35 • 853 • Reg #3520845 SUBSTANTIAL X EXPECTATION X MISSION STATEMENT

Lot 4 • 624Y • Reg #3543865 TITONKA X WIDE FORCE X GRAND CANYON

Check out the growth and carcass on this powerful bull!

HB 145, GM 53, CED 6, BW -1.5, WW 76, YW 118, MK 19, ME 2, HPG 13, CEM 4, STAY 14, MB 1.13, RE 0.24

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

A very correct made herdbull from the Lakota Cow Family with a 103MPPA! HB 115, GM 52, CED 8, BW -2.8, WW 65, YW 101, MK 24, ME 2, HPG 12, CEM 5, STAY 10, MB 0.55, RE 0.34

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

Genetic Improvement Using AI – Why Not? A lot of operations using timed AI protocols have moved away from engaging in any type of heat detection. That may be fine, but in some cases it has negatively affected conception rates.

In a perfect situation, using an AI synchronization protocol, you give all shots at the proper time, all females cycle at the proper time, and you breed them all at once. Rarely do all the females show estrus at the expected time. This is due to variation in estrus cycles within your herd.

You can easily improve your conception rates by 8 to 10 percent by pulling three different heats on a timed AI protocol.

You will have 10 to 12 percent come in 24 hours early. Breed these 12 hours earlier than directed, or you will be too late by waiting until the scheduled time.

Then, if everything is going as scheduled, you should have a large majority show estrus 12 hours prior to the planned breeding time. It is crucial that you wait to breed 10 to 12 hours post-standing heat – it is better to be a little late than too early.

Finally, you will have 10 to 12 percent when you are finishing up breeding your main group that will be just starting to come in or not showing estrus at all. It’s up to you at this point on what to do with the stragglers. You have several op-

tions – either wait 12 hours to see more show estrus and breed 12 hours later, don’t do anything with those who show no sign of heat, or AI all of them on schedule and hope for the best. You will normally get 25 percent of this late group to conceive, because some will be in estrus but don’t show outward signs.

Post-Partum Interval An AI-synchronization program is a great way to tighten up a herd’s calving interval and to move a late group forward, but always keep the length of your current calving season in mind. If you take a group of cows that calved over a 60-day period and you try to AI the entire group to start calving at the beginning of next year’s calving season, you will likely be disappointed.

That said, it is proven that a cow can move up one entire cycle (21 days) if she is in great condition. To move her up more than that in one year is possible, but not commonly done with success. The reason is that it normally takes 45 to 60 days post-partum for uterine involution and return to cyclic activity. Rather than trying to breed them all at once, breed in two groups.

The first group should consist of females that calved in the first 30 days with the second group comprised of those that calved in the last 30 days.

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Dakota Bull Sale February 20, 2017

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Selling 100 Red Angus & Red Hybred Bulls Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Missouri River Feeders • Center, North Dakota • 1 PM CST

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6603D • RD126 • #3572911 LEGEND X BERRY CHERRY X LANCER

6891D • 6891D • #3525792 PREMIER X ROYAL GORGE X CHEROKEE CANYON

125HB, 52GM, 6CED, -2.9BW, 66WW, 101YW, 16MILK, 2ME, 14HPG, 2CEM, 12STAY, 0.78MB, 0.19RE One of the best Premier sons that we have ever offered!

6612D • RD9 • #3572882 INDEPENDENCE X CHATEAU X BARON

124HB, 51GM, 11CED, -2.4BW, 54WW, 83YW, 19MILK, -3ME, 11HPG, 10CEM, 10STAY, 0.55MB, 0.50RE Great calving ease bull with superior carcass traits!

6887D • 6887D • #3525805

6799D • 6799D • #3525812

TYSON X EXPECTATION X JEWEL MAKER

TAKEOUT X BOXED BEEF X EXT 7455

140HB, 54GM, 6CED, -1.4BW, 82WW, 129YW, 27MILK, 3ME, 14HPG, 3CEM, 13STAY, 0.82MB, 0,63RE Ranks in the top 1% of the breed for WW, YW and Marbling!

141HB, 51GM, 6CED, -1.1BW, 77WW, 125YW, 17MILK, 0ME, 15HPG, 4CEM, 13STAY, 0.46MB, 0.37RE Superior growth bull with tremendous eye appeal!

144HB, 53GM, 8CED, -1.9BW, 69WW, 108YW, 28MILK, 8ME, 12HPG, 6CEM, 13STAY, 0.82MB, 0.61RE Across the board balance in this big time herd bull prospect!

6798D • 6798D • #3525809 TYSON X REQUEST X SEQUOYA

147HB, 54GM, 9CED, -5.3BW, 72WW, 115YW, 27MILK, 3ME, 11STAY, 0CEM, 14STAY, 0.75MB, 0.19RE One of the first Tyson sons to sell from the excellent Adelle cow family!

6639D • RD115 • #3572908

6619D • RD3 • #3572880

6897D • 6897D • #3525793

TYSON X BERRY CHERRY X NORSEMAN KING

INDEPENDENCE X IRON ORE X CYCLONE

VICTORY X ROYAL GORGE X CHEROKEE CANYON

149HB, 52GM, 6CED, -2.5BW, 65WW, 108YW, 20MILK, 1ME, 12STAY, 0CEM, 16STAY, 0.53MB, 0.31RE A great Tyson son that puts everything together into one package!

147HB, 54GM, 12CED, -5.0BW, 60WW, 99YW, 22MILK, 2ME, 12HPG, 7CEM, 12STAY, 0.84MB, 0.40RE Great balance in this herdsire prospect with 12 traits in the top 1/3 of the breed!

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

119HB, 53GM, 9CED, -3,3BW, 68WW, 105YW, 28MILK, 7ME, 14HPG, 0CEM, 11STAY, 0.75MB, 0.61RE Royally bred bull from the famed Queen Jewel cow family!

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

Genetic Improvement Using AI – Why Not? This might feel like you haven’t accomplished much, but you have! You just moved a group that calved over 30 days to hopefully getting 60 to 70 percent of them to calve in the first week.

The same with the second group. Once you do this for a couple of years, you will have the herd in a very tight 30-day period or less (if desired) and you helped to pull them together without having poor results by asking them to do the impossible.

Semen Quality Don’t assume anything – this is your livelihood and your success is on the line. Your operation’s upcoming year starts with your breeding decision; success or failure lurks on the horizon.

Don’t necessarily assume semen quality is good upon arrival.

The quality has rested in other hands before it arrived at your tank. Semen must be safely handled during collection, evaluation, freezing, storage and then transportation. Once in transportation, it is handled by multiple people that may have no education on proper handling, and there could also be uncertainty regarding how long your tank sat in transit before it arrived at your farm or ranch.

Don’t wait until fall to find out that your entire tank of semen was no good. Consider taking one straw out of every 100 units and test it. If you don’t have a microscope, your vet will. This

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will cost you the value of one straw, but it will cost you a whole lot more if the entire shipment was bad!

Hopefully, these suggestions help build confidence and eliminate man-made variables that affect the success of your AI program. If you have never tried AI or have had a bad experience in the past, I challenge you to try it for the first time or to try again. Once you have success, you’ll never look at your breeding program the same again. Be forewarned, it will become addicting once you witness the transformation in your herd!

If you have a breeding management program in place that focuses on growth and carcass in your herd, let’s visit. I’d like to discuss your herd’s ability to qualify for Top Dollar Angus® and for you to learn how we can improve demand and price premiums for your high-end genetics. We are looking for those herds that have invested in high-quality genetics and want their calves to stand out from the pack. Let’s talk about your 2017 marketing needs and qualifying your operation for Top Dollar Angus. ■ For more information, contact Top Dollar Angus® Kenny Stauffer, General Manager 308-641-0429 • kenny@topdollarangus.com

Ozark Bull Sale

Orion Beef Group

March 4, 2017

Reputation Red Angus and Hybreds

Selling 120 Red Angus Bulls Green Springs Development Center • Nevada, Missouri • 1 PM CST

A Sample of the Superior Outcross Bulls Selling in this Power Packed Event BIG TIME HERDBULLS THAT PUT ALL THE RELEVANT TRAITS TOGETHER INTO ONE PACKAGE ID

REG#

HERD

GRID

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY

MB

RE

6230D

3532028

206

54

12

-5.3

63

103

25

1

16

7

18

0.91

0.19

TAKEOVER X P707 X MISSION STATEMENT • One of the highest HBI's to sell anywhere this spring from the Abigrace cow family!

6207D

3532027

191

55

13

-2.8

73

126

20

-1

13

9

16

0.89

0.23

15

4

17

0.93

0.13

INDEPENDENCE X P707 X RETAIL PRODUCT • One of the top sons of Indepence to sell this spring!

D626

3523968

186

54

12

-2.9

75

126

19

3

PROFITBUILDER X ASSURANCE X MISSION STATEMENT • One of the breed changing bulls offered this spring! Big Time Numbers!

615

3523752

189

55

12

-4.1

67

109

15

5

15

9

16

0.99

0.41

PACESETTER X DESTINATION X LANCER F442T • The dam hails from the superior Della cow family - Foundation LSF Cow Family!

6704D

5L Independence 560-298Y One of the breed leading bulls for Herdbuilder Index, Calving Ease and Marbling from one of the best cow families in the breed!

3538986

186

53

16

-6.4

67

109

26

0

14

5

16

0.57

0.30

NIGHTCALVER X REDEMPTION X KING ROB • The dam is a first calf heifer that "knocked" it out of the park her first time!

LOOKING FOR PREMIUMS? THESE BULLS WILL PUT YOU INTO THE PREMIUMS! ID

REG#

HERD

GRID

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY

MB

RE

6143D

3532581

186

56

15

-5.5

64

112

26

0

12

7

15

0.96

0.47

INDEPENDENCE X P707 X COMMITMENT • This super stud ranks in the top 1/3 of the breed for 15 traits! That's right 15 traits!

6707D

3538978

162

55

12

-4.3

80

135

21

3

8

7

14

0.71

0.15

REDEMPTION X CHEYENNE X GOLD ROBBER • This Gridmaster bull ranks in the top 1% for both weaning and yearling weight!

D624

3515905

179

55

7

-0.7

78

125

6

1

13

6

17

1.14

0.60

PREMIER X MISSION STATEMENT X GRIDMASTER 589 • The one-two punch for both Gridmaster and Herdbuilder Indexes!

D622

3515903

135

54

9

-5.2

65

98

24

3

12

-2

13

1

0.26

CONQUEST X COMMITMENT X BIG SKY • The dam boasts a 104 MPPA and combines two of the best bulls in the breed in her pedigree!

D628

3523976

123

53

10

-5.3

69

101

23

3

12

-2

12

0.94

0.22

CONQUEST X COMMITMENT X BIG SKY • Pick and choose between these Conquest full brothers and get calving ease with Gridmaster!

MULTI-TRAIT BALANCE THAT CONVERTS INTO PROFITABILITY

H2R Profitbuilder B403 This Genex super sire is taking the breed by storm and his impact will be evident in this sale!

ID

REG#

HERD

GRID

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY

MB

RE

6110D

3532587

181

56

14

-4.6

69

116

21

3

13

9

14

1.08

0.50

14

0.72

-0.05

INDEPENDENCE X P707 X REVELATION• Good looking herd bull prospect from a dam that posts a 104 MPPA!

6700D

3538973

178

54

13

-6.3

65

116

21

-3

14

7

REDEMPTION X EPIC R397 X ENTERPRISE • Big time herd bull out of a first calf heifer that posted over a 700 lb weaning weight!

6699D

3538985

156

54

12

-4.4

71

111

13

0

11

5

13

1.03

-0.12

13

4

13

0.73

0.11

10

4

16

0.83

0.32

PREMIER X CONQUEST X NONE BETTER • Great balance in this very complete herd bull prospect!

608

3523745

150

53

13

-3.3

58

100

23

0

REDEMPTION X CUTTING EDGE X TOP PICK • Complete herd bull from the Millie cow family!

D614

3515884

165

53

11

-4.5

66

107

17

3

PROFITBUILDER X JACKHAMMER X CHEROKEE • Multi trait balance in this herd bull sired by the breed leading Profitbuilder!

POWER POWER AND MORE POWER IN THESE BREED LEADING GROWTH AND MUSCLE BULLS ID

REG#

HERD

GRID

CED

BW

WW

YW

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY

MB

RE

D604

3515891

157

55

7

-0.9

82

129

21

3

10

0

16

1.07

0.58

11

0.44

0.15

PROFITBUILDER X COMMITMENT X BIG SKY • Unbelievable growth and carcass numbers in this breed changer!

67D

3539310

134

51

7

-1.9

86

135

22

4

14

6

LEGEND 3110A X SAMURAI X END CUT • One of the very first Legend sons to sell with lots of promise in this herdbull!

607

3523744

124

52

4

1.4

70

122

17

-9

15

5

11

0.65

0.31

3

11

9

9

0.73

-0.01

LEGEND A1965 X FORT KNOX X MULBERRY • 10 Traits in the top 25% of the breed!

LSF Night Calver 9921W Turning into one of the breed's best sires of all time combing calving ease, stayability and carcass!

6053D

3531823

115

53

5

-1.6

75

126

20

PREMIER X ENTERPRISE X CHEROKEE CANYON • This stout herd bull is maternal brother to the Genex super sire LSF Conqueror 0026X

D615

3515882

187

54

8

-1.1

80

128

21

4

12

6

Contact us to be put on our mailing list!

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

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PROFITBUILDER X CHEROKEE X CAYENNE • One of six bulls in the database to have an 8 CED and over an 88 WWEPD!

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

www.ludvigsonstockfarms.com

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SERAA

Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org

Officers

Tim Whitley - President • (205) 446-5090 • tm_whitley@yahoo.com Rhonda Deist - Vice President • (931) 625-2001 • swancreek@tds.net Michelle Pettit - Secretary/Treasurer • (270) 836-1651 • michelle@noashconstruction.com

Directors

Dr. Mikell Davis • (662) 323-0744 Deborah Dwyer • (352) 544-0326 Jim McLean • (912) 632-7985 Lowell Morgan • (912) 754-1445 Johnnie Cundiff • (606) 305-6443 Jeff Pettit • (270) 836-2963

Mercer Farm Registered Red Angus Cattle

Owners: Jim & Nancy Mercer & Rebecca Burnette 32237 Hwy. 58 N. • Ten Mile, TN 37880 Sales: Steve Burnette • Home (423)334-3649 Farm (423)334-5433 • Cell (865) 804-8156 mercerfarms@gmail.com

TYLERTOWN, MS

Darryl & Rhonda, Matthew & James Deist 1780 McDaniel Hollow Rd • Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931) 293-2148 • Email: swancreek@tds.net

Sycamore Farm Pure Bred & Commercial

770 Northeast Tammy Ln. • Lake City, FL 32055 (386) 755-4819 • sycamor@atlantic.net

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CREEK FARM CF LITTLE Fleckvieh Simmental & Red Angus Cattle

Alex Gardner, Farm Manager 2638 Turkey Creek Rd • Starkville, MS 39759 Michael (662) 418-0686 • Alex (662) 769-2577 Fax: (662) 324-7721 • www.littlecreekcattle.com

Contact Steve at 225.603.8220 or steve@rockingkredangus.com

Joe Tally

Red Angus Cattle

Dale & Shonia Parrish, Owners

RockingKRedAngus.com

Registered Red Angus Commercial Heifers

10320 Hwy. 501 South Forest, MS 39074 Home: 601-789-5896 Office: 601-782-9606 Cell: 601-498-5969

BEATTY FARMS, L.P. Registered Red Angus

2699 New Highway 7 Santa Fe, TN 38482 (931) 682-2658 • (931) 682-3436 FAX beattyfm@bellsouth.net Carl Hollinsworth, Herd Manager (615) 758-7437

McLean Red Angus Jim & Alynda McLean

206 Morningside Drive Alma, GA 31510 (912) 632-7985 • (770) 595-3542 mcleanredangus@aol.com -Registered Red Angus since 1970 -

Whitley Red Angus Henry, Jane, Jim, Kathy, Tim, James Ray & Natalie (205) 466-7612 • Tim Cell (205) 446-5090 tim@whitleyredangus.com

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Osborn Red Angus 21053 AL HWY 251 Athens, Alabama (256) 679-6307 Email: dko2005@hotmail.com

Jarvis Red Angus

12745 St. Rt. 181 N. Bremen, Kentucky (270) 525-3403 Registered 100% 1A Certified Herd David • Sandra Chris • LaDonna davidandsandra65@bellsouth.net

Jim and Alvina Meeks • (864) 682-3900 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 682-2828 bullhillredangusranch.com Visit our website at bullhill.home.mindspring.com

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Breeding Red Angus since 1965!

788 Red Belt Rd. • Chickamauga, GA 30707 Randy Garner 423.421.9884 Christa Garner 423.595.2029 RedBeltRedAngus@yahoo.com

Registered Red Angus

300 Pisgah Pike • Pulaski, TN 38478 (931) 424-8127 • (931) 424-8227 Fax (931) 424-0319 email: rca@energize.net

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Hickory Hill Farm Red Angus

The Wiley Finley Family 143 Robertson Hollow Rd. Taft, TN 38488 (931) 425-6111 John Carter, Mgr. (931) 703-0090

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THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017 1:00 PM • Lincoln County Fairgrounds • North Platte, Nebraska HrdBldr

175

HrdBldr

120

GrdMstr

53

GrdMstr

50

CED

13

CED

12

BW

-4.5

BW

-4.8

WW

63

WW

58

YW

104

YW

97

Milk

20

Milk

16

Marb

0.67

Marb

0.33

YG

0.01

YG

0.16

6091

CW

25

CW

21

BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 x HLH LANCERS MS 8027 0204

REA

0.12

REA

-0.25

HrdBldr

84

HrdBldr

100

GrdMstr

50

GrdMstr

51

CED

-1

CED

4

BW

0.3

BW

-0.6

WW

78

WW

71

YW

116

YW

110

Milk

12

Milk

25

Marb

0.32

Marb

0.56

YG

-0.03

YG

-0.05

6110

CW

39

CW

34

HLH HALLMARK 0172 2054 x HLH MS FRANKLIN 9171 3083

REA

0.35

REA

0.56

BROWN PREMIER X7876 - sons sell.

6142 TR COLT 45 UT806 x HLH MS C168 9153 1029

6130 LSF BOXED BEEF 9063W x HLH MS LANCE 7250 0110

LSF BOXED BEEF 9063W - sons sell.

BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 - sons sell.

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83222 Rodeo Lane, Bartlett, NE 68622 hallreds@nntc.net

HrdBldr

112

HrdBldr

104

GrdMstr

49

GrdMstr

49

CED

10

CED

7

BW

-2.5

BW

-2.3

WW

63

WW

63

YW

90

YW

97

Milk

19

Milk

19

Marb

0.44

Marb

0.35

YG

0.03

YG

0.14

6306

CW

20

CW

24

BUF CRK JUBILEE X049 x HLH MISS MAC 8003 2232

REA

0.22

REA

-0.26

HrdBldr

115

HrdBldr

101

GrdMstr

51

GrdMstr

51

CED

7

CED

7

BW

-3.4

BW

-1.6

WW

68

WW

71

YW

100

YW

116

Milk

24

Milk

19

Marb

0.52

Marb

0.38

YG

-0.03

YG

0.11

6051

CW

24

CW

37

HUST CHIEF SEQUOYA R336 x HLH MS FOREFRONT 0006 4136

REA

0.09

REA

-0.06

HrdBldr

160

HrdBldr

123

GrdMstr

52

GrdMstr

52

CED

7

CED

6

BW

-1.9

BW

-1.8

WW

72

WW

68

YW

123

YW

110

Milk

23

Milk

24

Marb

0.47

Marb

0.58

YG

0.06

YG

0.01

6090

CW

41

CW

33

BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334 x HLH MS SHY ANN 1166 6090

REA

0.18

REA

0.41

6260 TR COLT 45 UT806 x HLH MS DATA 871 6067

6256 TR COLT 45 UT806 x HLH MS LANCE 7318 0088

6157 LSF BOXED BEEF 9063W x HLH MS TR EPIC618 5002 1167

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45

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YG CW REA FAT

14 16 14 0.84 -0.19 18 0.42 -0.03

17

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9

10

9

61

22

10

Marriotts Adhere to Strict Standards for Crossbred Cowherd

By Teres Lambert for American Red Angus Magazine

The countryside is hilly and rocky, with the rocks sharp, rugged and hard on the feet of cows and bulls. Fescue dominates the pastures and hayfields. Then there’s the summer humidity and heat. And, while this northern edge of the Missouri Ozarks is absolutely stunning with its trees and rolling hills, it takes a special kind of beef heifer and cow to work in this area.

“Our all-time favorite female is a crossbred – Red Angus x Gelbvieh,” stated Stacy Marriott, Rocking M Ranch, of Stover, Missouri. “This combination of breeds has proven to work best for our environment.

“We’ve found the red females to be more heat resistant than the black females, and the flies don’t bother the red cattle as much as the blacks.”

“Our Red Angus-Gelbvieh females are extremely hardy cattle, and they have the capacity to work here. With grazing on fescue, our females have to be big enough to hold a lot of roughage to get something out of it,” Lee chimed in.

Commercial cow-calf producers Lee and Stacy Marriott have been strong proponents of Red Angus-Gelbvieh-cross cows for a long time. They started in the commercial cow-calf business 28 years ago with a few Red Angus-Gelbvieh cows that Stacy owned, plus 120 head of females that they purchased – 100 head of black baldies and 20 Red Angus-Gelbvieh-cross.

Through the years, their herd gradually became more heavily influenced with Gelbvieh, and they recognized the need for a missing ingredient – hybrid vigor. Thus, they turned to Red Angus bulls.

The Red Angus-Gelbvieh female has proven herself to work best for the Marriott’s environment.

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Marriotts Adhere to Strict Standards for Crossbred Cowherd Today, 70 percent of the Marriott’s 500 mama cows are Red Angus-Gelbvieh cross, and all heifers are bred to Red Angus, Gelbvieh or Red Angus-Gelbvieh bulls. The goal is to have a herd of cows that are a mixed percentage of Red Angus and Gelbvieh, with no less than one-quarter of either breed.

“We want that Red Angus in there,” Lee stated. “Red Angus moderate size, are easy keepers, have great udders and complement Gelbvieh. It’s a really great cross, and crossbred cows and crossbred calves help us meet our production goals.”

In addition to being Red Angus-Gelbvieh, their ideal crossbred cow weighs about 1,200 pounds, has lots of capacity, never misses a calf and has a good disposition. Her feet and legs must also hold up in their rocky area.

“And she for sure has to be a good mama,” Lee added.

Management in Missouri Rocking M Ranch’s 500 cows are divided into a spring-calving herd of about 400 head and a fall-calving group of about 100 head. Spring breeding season kicks off May 15, and Marriotts pull bulls Aug. 1. They start fall breeding season at Thanksgiving, and pull bulls in January.

With no creep and on fescue, weaning weights of steer calves

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typically average 550 to 560 pounds while heifer calves will average 525 pounds. During some years, the calves may get soy hulls while still on their dams “simply so they know what eating is all about,” Lee said.

Lee and Stacy precondition and vaccinate, then give the last round of vaccinations at weaning. Post weaning, calves are backgrounded on silage, wet distillers grain, hay and a little bit of corn. During this phase of their life, their gain typically averages 2.5 to 3.0 pounds a day.

Marketing A majority of their spring-born short yearlings, which will weigh 850 to 900 pounds, are sold directly off the farm in March. Lee said finding a buyer is simply a matter of placing a couple of phone calls and seeing who wants the calves and will pay the most.

“I really like our steer calves as they are blocks of beef – solid meat,” Stacy said. “They aren’t big, horsey things, but squares that are a wide down their back with lots of butt. They are so nice and compact.”

For the past two years, a buyer from Oklahoma has purchased the Marriott’s offering and delivered them directly to the feedyard.

Marriotts Adhere to Strict Standards for Crossbred Cowherd “By selling private treaty, we avoid paying commission, and every little bit saved adds up,” Stacy said.

Sire Selection As cow-calf producers, Stacy stressed that she and Lee are extremely dependent on seedstock producers to advance their herd.

“While we know all about EPDs and performance statistics, we rely on seedstock producers to give us bulls with strong pedigrees that are defect free and that breed true,” Stacy said.

“We ask seedstock producers about their genetics and we visit their other customers about how their bulls are working for them.”

Lee added that they prefer to purchase bulls from programs where bulls aren’t overfed, where feet and legs are a priority and where “you can take a man at his word.”

Lee and Stacy Marriott run their Red Angus-Gelbvieh cowherd in the hilly, rocky terrain on the northern edge of the Missouri Ozarks.

criteria. They’re big on maternal and growth traits and want bulls with large testicles, a 5.5-plus frame score – “something that will carry meat” – and a good disposition.

“You invest a lot in bulls and want to purchase bulls from honest people who sell honest bulls and stand behind their cattle,” Lee said.

Their next step is to attend the bull sale and talk to bull customers.

When the Marriotts have pinpointed a seedstock producer whose program has bulls that align with their goals, they’ll go through the sale catalog and see what specific bulls meet their

They are the first to admit that, even when a breeder has a reputation for producing outstanding bulls, not every breeder’s management program is a match for theirs.

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Marriotts Adhere to Strict Standards for Crossbred Cowherd “If we can, we like to look at the cows,” said Lee. “We want to know if the cows are doing it on their own? We don’t want to get bulls from herds that use a lot of supplements. Our cows and calves must make it on their own, so we want our bulls from herds under similar management.”

Lee and Stacy aren’t afraid to invest in what some people might call an expensive bull.

“You get what you pay for,” Lee said. “When you keep replacement heifers and consider the long-term impact of a bull, you can never buy a bull that is too good.

“But we don’t get caught up in the bidding hype. We stick to the bulls that we like based on objective data and visual appraisal, and we know just how much we can pay for a bull.”

Marriotts collect phenotypic data on their replacement heifers include pelvic area, frame score and reproductive tract soundness. They maintain a high standard of a 160centimeter minimal pelvic score.

Even with purchasing top-end, high-performing bulls, the Marriotts only keep the top end of their females as replacements.

By focusing on bulls with large testicles that are out of highly fertile dams, the Marriotts say they have enjoyed an increase in their herd’s fertility. Not only do cows get bred, but cows calve year after year. They pointed to several 12-, 13- and 14year-old cows in their herd that never miss a calf.

“We’ve been pelvic measuring heifers, taking frame scores and obtaining reproductive tract scores for quite a few years, and this work is paying off,” Stacy said. “Seldom do we have to cull a female because her pelvic measurement doesn’t meet our 160-centimeter requirement – and that’s saying something as many heifer sales have 150 as their minimum.

“Raising replacements costs money so it’s better for our bottom line when we can keep highly productive females in our herd,” Stacy said.

“We’ve been super hard on our culling, and, while heavy culling is a long way around, we’ve seen the herd improve year after year.” ■

112 American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2017

Forster Red Angus “Our Cattle Are a Part of Who We Are, Not Just What We Do”

Kenny Forster & Family 8285 30th St. SW Richardton, ND 58652

OFFERING: 75 - 2 yr. Old Bulls 5 Elite 2016 Heifer Calves

50 YEARS

P: 701-290-2450

forsterredangus@yahoo.com www.forsterredangus.com

Drawing: 4 - $500 Buyer Certificates To Go Towards 2017 Sale

— New Sale Date & Location— Tues., February 14, 2017

1 p.m. MT • Wicks Sale Facility, Richardton, ND

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— Never Offered Before —

100% 1A Red Angus

1 Pick of The Herd From 2016 Heifer Calves

Weber red Angus

Annual

“Meat & Muscle” Bull sale

Monday, March 27, 2017 • 1:00 p.m. CsT At the Weber Satellite Ranch, 38667 296th St., Lake Andes, SD 57356 AUCTIONEERS: BRAD VEURINK AND DAN CLARK

Se l l i ng

130 red Angus and Charolais bulls s

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80 Commercial red Angus bred Heifers & Heifer Pairs 10 registered red Angus bred Yearlings & Pairs 6 embryo Packages

Featuring these Herdsires...

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For catalog or more information, contact one of these Weber Family Members

Dean: 605-384-3300 • (c) 605-494-0185 Todd: 605-384-3829 • (c) 605-491-0301

Tim: 605-384-5668 • (c) 605-491-0986 Jason: 605-928-7154 • (c) 605-491-3832

A video catalog will be available on DVAuction prior to sale

#1612813

O ther Si r es

RED U2 Entourage 282B #3540454 Leland Odyssey Y290 #1452347 WEBR Power Eye 448 #1689111 Weber Mr Lancer 2420 #1568167

Sons sell out of this calving ease power packed carcass sire.

Many sons out of Takeback’s maternal sisters also sell!

OTHER FEATURED SIRES: LSF Herdbuilder 1058Y TBJR Beef4Dinner 3850A LFS TBJ Takeback 4856B LSF Boxed Beef 9063W LSF Request 2015Z Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334 LSF SRR Victory 3013A TBJR Real Time 390Z LSF SRR Tyson 3025A PIE One of a Kind 5L Independence

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Visit our website for a complete listing of bulls available.

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LAZY D RED ANGUS

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SEVERANCE RED ANGUS

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WASEM RED ANGUS Chris & Jolyn Wasem • Halliday, ND 701/938-8365 • 701/260-1513 701/290-9634 kcjwasem@ndsupernet.com

ND Red Angus Association President: Bryan Huber Vice President: Jodi Schriefer Immediate Past President: Todd Leland Directors: Ron Clemetson, Doug McGee,

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160 Efficiency Tested Bulls [Red Angus - SimAngus - Char x Red Angus Hybrids] 150 Commercial Replacements [open & ready to breed] 110 Fall-Calving Commercial Bred Heifers including bulls produced by Anderson Cattle Company, Oberlin, KS (developed and GrowSafe tested alongside Wedel bulls in Leoti, KS)

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Member News

Powell Announces Retirement After 34 years of service to the state cattle producers and the Alabama Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association as executive vice president, Dr. Billy Powell announced plans to retire in 2017. Powell served as president of the Red Angus Association of America from 1974 to 1976.

Powell stated that the pleasure of spending more time with his nine grandchildren, coupled with the need to devote more time to spraying invasive plants at his 100year-old family farm in Leroy, outweighed his desire to keep working.

Alabama Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association President Bill Lipscomb commended Powell for his unprecedented record of service and thanked him for agreeing to stay on for several additional months to help make the transition seamless. Erin Beasley, director of beef checkoff programs, will succeed Powell as executive vice president.

Dukart Receives FFA Grant Iris Dukart, a JRA member from Manning, North Dakota,

received a $1,000 grant from Caterpillar to assist with her FFA Beef Production Supervised Agricultural Experience.

The grant is designed to help FFA members create and enhance their SAE, a requirement that all FFA members must complete. An SAE requires FFA members to create and operate an agriculture-related business, work at an agriculture-related business or conduct an agricultural research experience. Upon completion, FFA members must submit a comprehensive report regarding their SAE. Dukart is a member of the Killdeer FFA Chapter in Killdeer, North Dakota, and was selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide.

Colt Greeley Oxley Clint and Jama Berry of Gainesville, Missouri, became the proud grandparents of Colt Greeley Oxley on Nov. 20, 2016.

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Lacy’s Red Angus Bull & Female Sale October 29, 2016 Drexel, Missouri 4 18-Month-Old Bulls $4,550 32 Yearling Bulls $3,869 3 Spring Heifer Calves $5,333 23 Yearling Open Heifers $3,351 5 2-Year- Old Heifers with Calves $3,720 The top-selling bull was Lot 35, LACY Revolution 298Y 095C, sired by 5L Independence 560-298Y, and out of LACY Verdale 0235, a LACY Legacy 8078 daughter. He sold for $11,000 to Frank Zermeno of Goldthwaite, Texas.

Lot 6, LACY Endorsement 092C, sired by LSF Saga 1040Y and out of LACY Sirena 8063, a BIEBER Make Mimi 7249 daughter, sold for $6,000 to Prairie Creek Ranch of Richards, Missouri.

Lot 2, LACY Payload 1120 023C, sired

by LACY Gold Bar 1120 and out of LACY Mattie 110, a NSF Icon P532 daughter, sold for $5,000 to Rhodes Red Angus of Faulkton, South Dakota.

Lot 4, LACY Innovator 018C, sired by LSF Night Calver 9921W and out of LACY

Lakota 35L 300, a CCF Gold Bar 0251 daughter, sold for $5,000 to McCarty Cattle Co. of Novinger, Missouri.

Lot 5, LACY Cornerstone 069C, sired

by LSF Saga 1040Y and out of LACY Ms Annie 6132, a LACY Line Backer 123H daughter, sold for $5,000 to Middle Creek Red Angus of Schulenburg, Texas.

Lot 34, LACY Patriot 298Y 085C, sired by 5L Independence 560-298Y and out of LACY Karen 0149, a LONK Future Design 734T daughter, sold for $5,000 to Tommy Reed of Rich Hill, Missouri.

The top-selling female was Lot 41, LACY Mattie 115 004D, sired by LSF Saga 1040Y and out of an NSF Icon P532 daughter, sold for $6,500 to Jon Bates of Honeoye Falls, New York.

Lot 42, LACY Lakota 8014 014D, sired

by LACY FHG Legacy 6097 and out of LACY Lakota 8014, a CCF Gold Bar 0251 daughter, sold for $5,500 to Danica Lowrey of Eldorado Springs, Missouri.

Lot 46, LACY Lady Liberty 329 031C, sired by 5L Independence 560-298Y and out of LACY Lakota 0251 329, a CCF Gold Bar 0251 daughter, sold for $4,800 to Kyle

Bowers of Laredo, Missouri.

Lot 45, LACY Marie 8190 065C, sired

by LACY FHG Legacy 6097 and out of a LACY Cherokee 128M daughter, LACY Marie 8190, sold for $4,500 to Jim Duncan of Causey, New Mexico.

Lot 48, LACY Blockanna 223 073C, sired by LSF Night Calver 9921W and out of LACY Blockanna 7149 223, a Feddes Norse Fire 7149 daughter, sold for $4,500 to B Lazy T Ranch of Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Volume buyers were Larry and Trish Breuel of Centerville, Kansas, and Armstrong Red Angus of Rogers, Arkansas.

Hueftle Cattle Co. Holiday Invite with C Lazy B Cattle Co. and Evans Cattle Co. December 2, 2016 Cozad, Nebraska 3 HXC Heifers $10,250 52 Coming 2-Year-Old Bulls $2,756 Hueftle Cattle Co. sold three elite heifers.

HXC 507C, a March 6, 2015, daughter of Beckton Nebula P P707, out of HXC

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Expecting 50+ Lots including: Back by Popular Demand: Red Angus Junior Show!

Heifer show prospects Open & bred heifers Sunday, March 5, 8:00 A.M. Cow/calf pairs • bulls Heifers Embryo Lots (born between Sept. 1, 2015 and Oct. 31, 2016) purchased by a 4-H or FFA member will be Junior Show eligible Broadcast Live at www.edjecast.com

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502R by Beckton Julian B571, sold for $20,000 to KJL Simmentals and C Lazy B Cattle Co. HXC 612D, a Jan. 29, 2016, daughter of Leachman Pledge A282Z, out of HXC 084X by HXC North Star 8808U, sold to KJL Simmentals for $6,000.

HXC 643D, a Jan. 30, 2016, daughter of Bieber Roosevelt W384, out of HXC 501R by Beckton Julian B571, sold to Len Stokes of Capitan, New Mexico, for $4,750.

Embryo Package #1, HXC 502R, sold for $900 x 3 to Yancy Sowers of Oberlin, Kansas.

Embryo Package #2, HXC 502R, sold for $600 x 3 to Nine Mile Ranch of Pasco, Washington.

Embryo Package #3, HXC 525U, sold for $550 x 6 to Nine Mile Ranch of Pasco, Washington.

C Lazy B Cattle Co. and Evans Cattle Co., sold coming 2-year-old bulls.

The top-selling bull was Lot 11, CLZB Fusion C534, a March 19, 2015, son of Andras

Fusion R236, out of LCS 023 by GAR Concrete. He sold to Laubach Red Angus of Big Timber, Montana, for $7,250, for onehalf interest and full possession.

mer of St. Edward, Nebraska; Jared Holste of Ludell Kansas; Max Prose of Beeler Kansas; and Ron Rees of Pleasanton, Nebraska. Bulls sold into seven states.

Lot 30, ECC Redemption 528, a March 21, 2015, son of Brown JYJ Redemption Y1334, out of MDF Doc Sandcherry 432-073 by WEBR DOC 8481, sold to John Sheets of Gothenburg, Nebraska, for $4,800, for onehalf interest and full possession.

Lot 57, ECC Sandhills 541, a March 25, 2015, son of LSF Sand Hills 9008W, out of ECC Miss Kate 147 by BUF CRK Medallion N328, sold to Jodi Weber of Bruning, Nebraska, for $4,000, for one-half interest and full possession.

Lot 1, CLZB Eldorado C502, a March 3, 2015, son of C-Bar Eldorado, out of HXC 975W by Beckton Halfmann Hustler R588, sold to Fred Nisley of Elwood Nebraska, for one-half interest and full possession.

Volume bull buyers were Perry Anderson of Elm Creek, Nebraska; Todd Bre-

Osborn Red Angus Bull and Female Sale December 3, 2016 1 Herd Sire $5,100 Coming 2-Year-Old Reg. Bulls $2,888 Yearling Reg. Bulls $2,712 Yearling Reg. Open Heifers $2,213 Commercial Open Heifers $1,300 One 4-year-old herdsire, Andras Thunder 2082, sold for $5,100 to Casa Del Cazador of Maplesville, Alabama.

The high-selling coming 2-year-old bull was Lot 3, Osborn New Direction 1510, an Andras New Direction R240 son.

He sold for $3,900 to Wayne Trapp of Watertown, Tennessee.

Lot 8, JEM Thunder 1512, a coming 2year-old son by Andras Thunder 2082, sold for $3,300 to Earl King of Freeport, Florida.

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The high- selling yearling bull was Lot 19, JEM Exclusive 140C, an LSF RAB Exclusive 2793Z son. He sold for $4,700 to Ray Davis, Elkmont, Alabama.

Lot 17, Osborn Director 139C, an Andras New Direction R240 son, sold for $3,000 to Double C Bar Ranch of Kenansville, Florida.

The high-selling registered yearling open heifer was Lot 59, Osborn Osce 127C, an Andras Legend X11 daughter. She sold to Mockinbird Hill Farms of Taft, Tennessee, for $3,500.

Lot 50, Osborn MS Karuba 1598, an Andras Legend X11 daughter, sold to Andras Stock Farm of Manchester, Illinois, for $3,400.

The volume bull buyer was Double C Bar Ranch of Kenansville, Florida with four bulls.

The volume female buyer was Mockinbird Hill Farms of Taft, Tennessee, with six heifers.

Cattle sold into six states.

Big Sky Elite Female Sale December 7, 2016 Logan, Montana Auctioneer: Kyle Gilchrist Consignors: C-T Red Angus, Feddes Red Angus, Green Mountain Red Angus, Klompien Red Angus 67 Mature Cows $2,548 49 Bred Heifers $3,388 4 Pregnant Recips $2,250 The top-selling mature cow was Lot 1, Feddes Lass 7150, a Feddes Big Sky R9 daughter out of a 5L Norseman King 2291 dam. She sold for $7,250 to Lucht Red Angus of Bozeman, Montana.

Lot 4, C-T Miss Pan 0760, a Lchmn

GrandCanyon 1244G daughter out of a Glacier Northern Kng656 dam, sold to Bar Open A Red Angus of Hamer, Idaho, for $6,000.

Lot 2, GMRA Ophelia 392, a Bieber Roosevelt W384 daughter out of a Bieber Make Mimi 7249 dam, sold to Northern Lites Ranch of Opheim, Montana, for $4,500.

Lot 3, DKK Starlette 9047, a Messmer Packer S008 daughter out of a 5L Millennium Red 816 dam, sold to JP Bier Red Angus of Newhall, Iowa, for $4,500.

Lot 5, Feddes Lakina Z49, an HXC Conquest 4405P daughter out of a Lchmn GrandCanyon 1244G dam, sold to Promiseland Livestock of Bassett, Nebraska, for $4,000.

The top-selling bred heifer was Lot 20, GMRA Lakota 516, a GMRA Trilogy 0226 daughter out of an HXC Conquest 4405P dam. She sold to Travis Shaffer of Pierre, South Dakota, for $8,500.

Lot 19, Pick of the Green Mountain Red Angus bred heifers, sold to Bar Open A Red Angus of Hamer, Idaho, for $8,000.

Lot 22, GMRA Peacha 5107, a GMRA Stetson 2240 daughter out of a GMRA Make It Easy 8226 dam, sold to Pine Ridge Red Angus of Tonasket, Washington, for $5,000.

Lot 29, GMRA Lena 5105, a GMRA Mountain 9287 daughter out of a Messmer Packer S008 dam, sold to Bar Open A Red Angus of, Hamer, Idaho, for $4,500.

Lot 60, LGR Venice 5100, a Beckton Epic R397 K daughter out of a GMRA Make It Easy 8226 dam, sold to Travis Shaffer of Pierre, South Dakota, for $4,500.

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Cross Diamond Cattle Co. December 12, 2016 Bertrand, Nebraska 211 Red Angus Bulls $6,485 6 HybRED Bulls $5,833 319 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,762 45 Commercial Open Heifers $1,170 1 Ranch Broke Horse $7,000 The top-selling bull was Lot 3, CRS Diamnd Landslide 514, an April 7, 2015, son of Poke NEB707 9116 1064, out of CRS Diamnd Brillance 3099 by CRS Diamnd Luster 065. He sold to Right ON Cattle Co. of Bertrand, Nebraska, for $30,000.

Lot 35, CRS Diamnd Karat 5225, an April 26, 2015, son of LSF Drover 0308X, out of CRS Diamnd Stellar 2128 by Beckton Nebula U311G, also sold to Right ON Cattle Co. of Bertrand, Nebraska.

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Lot 6, CRS Diamnd Landside 5232, an April 26, 2015, son of Poke NEB707 9116 1064, out of CRS Diamnd Frankie 932 by ARO Triple Play 503, sold to Gilroy Land and Cattle of Dalton and Alliance, Ne-

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Lot 4, Crs Diamnd Julian 5238, an April 27, 2015, son of Calvo Julian 23Z, out of Crs Diamnd Synergy 3058 by Brown Synergy X7838, sold to Right ON Cattle Co. of Bertrand, Nebraska, for $17,000.

Lot 86, Crs Diamond Sovereign 550, an April 14, 2015, son of Crump Sovereign 3190, out of Crs Diamnd Karat 328 by LSF RR Drover 0308X, sold to Swanson Ranch of Elwood, Nebraska, for $17,000.

Lot 80, CRS Diamnd Foundation 5135, an April 21, 2015, son of SR Foundation, out of CRS Diamnd Sunflower 1040

by Mushrush Impressive CA U236, sold to Rethel King of Harrison, Arkansas, for $16,250.

Lot 60, SR Here We Go C325 from Solid Rock Red Angus, a May 2, 2015 son of BUF CRK Nice ‘N Easy T189 out of Red

Hill M045 Lydia 652 by Beckton Nebula M045, sold to Kim and Jason Goertz of Wheatland, Wyoming, for $16,000.

Lot 32, CRS Diamnd Foundation 5143, an April 21, 2015, son of SR Foundation out of CRS Diamnd Laurel 054 by BUF CRK Medallion N328, sold to Swanson Ranch of Elwood, Nebraska, for $15,000.

Lot 82, CRS Diamnd Landside 5107, an April 20, 2015, son of Poke NEBP707 9116 1064, out of Panhandle Sandcherry 357 by BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912, sold to Robert Eubanks of Teague, Texas, for $15,000.

Volume bull buyers were LeBlanc Cattle Co. of East Bernard, Texas, with 12 head; Swanson Ranch of Elwood, Nebraska, with 10 head; and Cecil Williams of Keithville, Louisiana with 9 head.

Volume heifer buyers were Swanson Farm and Ranch Co. of Wellington, Colorado, with 75 head; Randy Miller of Pierce, Colorado, with 50 head; and Greg Matthews of Clarksville, Tennessee, with 41 head.

Bonnie Sutton of Ashby, Nebraska,

purchased the Lot 21 bull for $7,000. The entire proceeds from the sale of this "21Gun Salute" will go to benefit the All American Beef Battalion.

Each year, Cross Diamond conducts the Ag Youth Initiative in which all youth between the ages of 5 and 18 can enter a drawing to win a commercial bred heifer from the sale offering. Anna Pelton of Bertrand, Nebraska, was this year’s winner. n

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Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert BRAELYN BRECHT 1071 KK AVENUE BLAIRSTOWN, IA 52209 PRATT CREEK CATTLE CO. SCOTT FLEMING 5518 18TH AVE MT AUBURN, IA 52313 GRINER FENCE & LIVESTOCK CLINTONGRINER 1521 E 2ND ST WEBSTER CITY, IA 50595 C-K LAND & CATTLE LLC CHRISTIAN OR KATELYN RICH 32519 510TH ST RUSSELL, IA 50238 CORY SPECHT 29619 THUNDER RD GUTTENBERG, IA 52052 CARLYDE FARM, INC STEVE THIELEN 13214 CLYDE LANE ZWINGLE, IA 52079 CARLYDE FARM, INC STEVE THIELEN 13214 CLYDE LN ZWINGLE, IA 52079 KEITH FREDERICK 13605 CROSBY ROAD MORRISON, IL 61270 MACKENZIE MAWSON 17029 NW COUNTY ROAD 701 ARCHIE, MO 64725 SPRING CREEKS CATTLE CO. BOB MITCHELL 48715 HILLDALE RD WAUZEKA, WI 53526 CLOUD 9 CATTLE CO. LLC ENNIS C. WALLACE JR 2609 CR S EMERALD, WI 54013

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Building Better Beef Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247

(406) 632-5598 P.O. Box 2913 Harlowton, MT 59036

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2384 Barnum Rd. • Kaycee, WY 82639 Email: gravesredfork@wildblue.net

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www.fischerredangus.com

88 Redland Ranch Ln • Hysham, MT 59038 redland@rangeweb.net • www.redlandredangus.com

Bob & Rita Dige

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Amie & Teri Angelo

Double Tree Red Angus

(406) 288-8171 • angelocattleco@blackfoot.net 96 N Mullan Trail • Drummond, MT 59832

www.sutherlinfarms.com

Bob (406) 855-3614 Jon (406) 581-7800 Chad (406) 740-0099

Ron and Esther Fischer

suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT

Convenience Traits until the Cows Come Home!

Mark & Sue Mees • (406) 347-5413

Leland

Fertility Tested Bulls - Private Treaty

Tim & Julie Shick

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net

Visit our website for more information, sales and events!

202 East Hunter Road Sand Coulee, MT 59472 (406) 736-5602 (406) 899-2733 rdige@3rivers.net

Bulls for Sale Private Treaty

Bob & Julie Morton 2435 Logan Trident Road • Three Forks, MT 59752 (406) 285-6773 • www.gmracattle.com Annual Bull Sale Third Tuesday in March Big Sky Elite Female Sale First Wednesday in December

Glacier Red Angus Harold, Pat & Chris Hughes

40126 Eli Gap Road • Polson, MT 59860 (406) 883-4654 • www.GlacierRedAngus.com

MONTANA RED ANGUS ASSOCIATION RED ANGUS RANCH

Annual Production Sale: 2nd Friday in March (701) 565-2347 Melvin & Luella Leland 34 mi. SE Sidney, MT Todd Leland 42 mi. N Beach, ND 192 ND Hwy 16 N Mile Mark 118 Hwy 16 Sidney, MT 59270

The Forbes Family 37 Beckton Dr. • Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6095 • Fax (307) 672-7281 Email: becktonwyo@gmail.com

www.montanaredangus.com 1-877-Red-Angus • email: MTRAASecretary@gmail.com

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in Big Sky Country!

- We Focus on The Female -

1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com

Vic & Shari Westphal

Email: klmpnra@gmail.com Registered Red Angus Cattle

RED ANGUS P.O. Box 72 Grass Range, MT 59032 • (406) 428-2179

North American Curly Horses

MARS RANCH

Maddy & Andy Roberts marsranch@midrivers.com 142 Silo Loop • Kinsey, MT 59338 406-234-2652 www.midrivers.com/~marsranch

FRITZ RED ANGUS

1542 Fritz Ranch Ln Joe & Heidi Fritz Brady, MT 59416 (406) 627-2374 fritzra@3rivers.net

Shepherd Red Angus Jim & Ginger Shepherd

3631 Maple Leaf Ave. Cody, Wyo. 82414 406-698-6657 • 307-578-8741 jsgshepherd@gmail.com - PRIVATE TREATY SALES -

LUCHT RED ANGUS ML

Bozeman, MT • 406-585-0874 greg@luchtredangus.com

ROCK CREEK RED ANGUS Box 396, Joliet, Mt 59041 "Females & Bulls For Sale Year Round"

Charlie & Linda Lewis

(406) 962-3330

Breeding Joint Bull Sale for with Feddes Balance Red Angus Craig & Taryn DeBoer Manhattan, MT • (406) 282-9029 Cell (406) 570-3304 • www.ctredangus.com

Contact us today for a breeder near you!

MTRAA Officers

President: Julie Morton - Three Forks, MT - info@gmracattle.com Vice President: Francis Koenig - Winnet, MT - francis@midrivers.net Sec/Treasurer: Chris Pierce - Molt, MT - MTRAASecretary@gmail.com

MTRAA Directors

Karen Raisland - St. Ignatius, MT - sti4058@blackfoot.net Veronica Christensen - Park City, MT - criters@charter.net Mark Jansma - Acton, MT - angus_baron@yahoo.com American Red Angus Magazine ■ February 2017 143

SHEAMAN RANCH

AREA 1 - West

Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 149

AREA 2 Montana

Kerry and Debbie Sheaman

400 East Douglas Road • Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 493-7346 • Kerry.Sheaman@colostate.edu Maternal, Disposition, Calving Ease & Stayability Traits

Kevin Miller, Director

KRAVIG RED ANGUS “Cattle Working for You”

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

www.solidrockredangus.com

AREA 4 - Southwest

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Texas Breeders can be found on page 139 Kyley DeVoe, Director

AREA 5 - Northern Plains

FLATIRON RED ANGUS

RED ANGUS

5822 CR 23 • Veteran, WY 82243 Cory 307-575-0169 • Katy 307-575-2677

Scott & Connie Kueffler Michala & Kirsti • Bonnie Kueffler Box 187 • Grenora, ND 58845 701-694-3620 (h) • 701-641-0519 (c) redangus@nccray.com • www.dkredangus.com

Cory & Katy Johnson

Fort Garland, CO 81133 Mobile (719) 588-1877

www.smithredangus.com

CATTLECLIFFS RANCH

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609 Pass Creek Rd. • Parkman, WY 82838

Red Angus & Red Angus Cross Steers & Heifers For Sale Edith Clarke & Gordon Harper (307) 655-9720

Edward, Jeanne, Carl, Craig and Caryn 16068 24 St. S.E. • Argusville, ND 58005 Phone/Fax (701) 484-5779 www.olsonredpower.com

Female Sale First Saturday in December Bull Sale Second Saturday in April Gary, Elaine, Tory & Tyler Sonstegard (320) 269-7290 (320) 226-2340 www.3scc.net

BROKEN HEART RANCH

HC 83 Box 9 Firesteel, SD 57633 (605) 865-3236 or (605) 865-3190 Email: bhrranch@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com

Barenthsen BBRedAngus.com Bullinger Red Angus Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger 701-464-5741 701-464-4893

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8815 81st St. NW, Powers Lake, ND

Scott Farm Red Angus Box 67 Lengby, MN 56651 (218) 668-2277

Quality Breeding Stock & Semen Available

Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967 Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com

Gary & Val

JACOBSON RED ANGUS Registered & Commercial Catttle Bulls & Heifers - Open & Bred

28280 75th Ave. N. (218) 962-3360 Hitterdal, MN 56552 Cell (701) 361-3189 www.Jacobson RedAngus.com Tony & Karen Messmer

8860 39th St. S.W. Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-3966 Cell (701) 290-2556 Email: tmessmer@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

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

Steve Koester, Director

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

"We Breed Excitement"

Producing Cattle that Perform for the Cattleman

Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota

1A BULLS & HEIFERS

The Olsons

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American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming

ANGUS

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

Bob Morton, President Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Bruce Ketchum, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 142-143

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

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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

AREA 7 - Northeast

Jared, Lacey, Paisley & Cooper 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

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

Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 137 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 146 Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

(918) 473-6723 Route 4 Box 520 Fax (918) 610-0016 Checotah, OK 74426 Email: jjeffriescattleco@lakewebs.net

AREA 9 - Midwest

Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

If you’re looking for Efficiency...

Look under “R” for RED ANGUS! (740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769

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

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

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Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org

Put a Valentine in your herd!

Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295

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Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

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ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 149

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

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

Alva, Oklahoma

Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Tom Karr

WILLOWS FARM COMPANY RED ANGUS

MCMURPHY FARMS

Raymond Prescott, Director Region C SERAA Breeders can be found on page 96

Valentine Farms 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

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

Bruce Westhuis

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

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

Oscar and Janet Stine 7633 Flowing Springs Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 876-2009

AREA 8 - Southeast

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

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS

Steven Harris DVM

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

Rob & Amy Hess

Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Pasture to Plate Performance Tested

Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty

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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DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

Foreign Breeders

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Sales & Services

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Auctioneer â&#x20AC;˘ Sale Manager (641) 919-1077

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Licensed & Bonded with Packers & Stockyards

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

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Ryan Flaming 620-382-5107

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

FAYLOR RED ANGUS

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

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

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 March 17, 2017

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

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”

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!

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

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Calendar of Events February

1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 10 11 11 11 11-12

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for March ARA Badlands Genetics Plus Sale, Dickinson, ND Geib Red Angus Private Treaty Sales, Dagmar, MT Black Hills Stock Show Red Angus Sale, Rapid City, SD Nebraska Classic Red Angus Show & Sale, Kearney, NE TJS Red Angus “Red Truck” Sale, Buffalo, WY Hill 70 Quantock Ranch, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada Loonan Stock Farm Private Treaty Day, Corning, IA Sutphin Cattle Production Sale, Lamar, CO Frey Angus Ranch, Granville, ND Wasem Red Angus Cattlemen’s Choice Bull Sale, Halliday, ND Calvo Family Red Angus, Valentine, NE Lemke Cattle Bull Sale, Lawrence, NE Twedt Red Angus, McHenry, ND Watertown Winter Farm Show Red Angus Sale, Watertown, SD Wilkinson Farms “Breeding for the Future,” Montpelier, ND TNT Simmental & Red Angus, Almont, ND Berger’s Herdmasters, North Platte, NE Kenner Simmental and Red Angus, Leeds, ND Ludvigson Stock Farms Western Classic Bull Sale, Madras, OR Damar Farms “Final Dance” Complete Dispersal, Mondovi, WI

13-15 14 14 14 15 15 16 18 18 18 20 20 21 23 23 24 24 24-28 25 26 27

Six Mile Embryo Extravaganza Online Sale Bichler “Quality not Quantity” Sale, Linton, ND Forster Red Angus, Richardton, ND Red Angus Classic, Des Moines, IA Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus, Powers Lake, ND Two Oaks Red Angus “Will Breed For Feed,” Dunlap, IA Olson’s Red Power Bull and Female Sale, Argusville, ND Crump Red Angus “Forever Red” Sale, Buffalo, WY Nordlund Stock Farm LLC Production Sale, Clearbrook, MN Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus, Smith Center, KS Ludvigson Stock Farms Dakota Bull Sale, Center, ND Turtle River Cattle Co., Napoleon, ND Gill Red Angus “You Buy We Bid” Bull Sale, Timber Lake, SD Lorenzen Ranches, Madras, OR Ravenscroft Red Angus, Valentine, NE Brenner Angus, Mandan, ND Ichthys Cattle Enterprise Bred Heifer Sale, Guide Rock, NE No Boundaries Red Angus Online Bull Sale South Central Red Genetics Sale, Ardmore, OK Kal-Kota Ranch, Mandan, ND Choat Cattle Co., Burwell, NE

1 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 13 14 14

Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for April ARA Broken Heart Ranch, Firesteel, SD Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney, MT Bieber Red Angus “Bieber Fever XII,” Leola, SD Sutherlin Farms& 3C Red Angus, Stevensville, MT DK Red Angus, Williston, ND Hagemann Red Angus, Winfred, SD Judd Ranch Gelbvieh, Balancer and Red Angus, Pomona, KS Lewis Red Angus & Stoneview Red Angus, Edinburg, ND Ludvigson Stock Farms Spring Ozark Bull Sale, Nevada, MO Redland Red Angus and Gelbvieh, Hysham, MT Rich Red Angus, Vinton, IA S Diamond Angus, Henderson, NE VF Red Angus Spring Cattlemen’s Classic, Terrebonne, OR Damar Farms, Mondovi, WI Arrowsmith Red Angus, Bassett, NE Campbell Red Angus, Mobridge, SD Houston Red Angus Open Show, Houston, TX Lott and McMurphy Farms Bull Sale, Alva, OK Red Connection Bull Sale, Madison, SD Heart River Ranch & Open A Angus, Belfield, ND R.A. Brown Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Putnam, OK Fritz Red Angus, Brady, MT Hall-Pokorny Red Angus, North Platte, NE Hueftle Red Angus, Cozad, NE Leland & Koester Red Angus, Sidney, MT Udy Angus Plus, Burley, ID Chaney Red Angus, Belgrade, MT Hot Shoe Red Angus Bull Sale, Salina, UT Red Alliance, Shawnee, OK REDstock, Chillicothe, MO Swank Farm Red Angus and Chappell Red Angus, Mill Hall, PA Tilleman BootJack Sale, Columbus, MT C Bar Ranch, Brownell, KS Leeuwenburgh Angus, Lethbridge, AB, Canada Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID

14 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 25 25 25 27 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 31

Wedel Red Angus, Leoti, KS York Red Angus, Dunlap, IA Klompien Red Angus Sale, Manhattan, MT Lone Tree Red Angus, Faith, SD Legacy Genetics “Real World” Bull Sale, Touchet, WA Mushrush Red Angus, Strong City, KS Wood V Bar X Ranch Back to Basics Bull Sale, Sandpoint, ID Cowboy Classic Sale, Knoxville, IA Janssen Red Angus, Geneseo, KS Milk Creek Reds, Plevna, MT Nine Mile Bull Sale, Touchet, WA Red Hill Farms More Than a Bull XII Sale, Lafayette, TN Shady Oaks Farm Bull Day 2017, Jacobson, MN Flatwater Red Angus Gang, Valentine, NE SSS Red Angus, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Sun River Red Angus Sale, Great Falls, MT Green Mountain Red Angus, Logan, MT U2 Ranch, Coaldale, AB, Canada Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, MT JE Red Angus Bull Sale, San Saba, TX Schuler Red Angus, Bridgeport, NE Stockmen’s Select Bull Sale, Russell, IA Red Dirt Roundup, Canton, OK Croissant Red Angus, Briggsdale, CO Fischer Red Angus, Harlowton, MT Namken Red Angus, Lake Norden, SD Feddes and C-T Red Angus, Manhattan, MT McEntire Red Angus, Sweetwater, OK Weber Red Angus, Lake Andes, SD Lodoen Cattle/L83 Ranch, Mandan, ND Peacock Angus Ranch & Flying G Ranch, Blum, TX Axtell Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, Sterling, CO Diamond H Ranch, LaCross, KS Jacobson Red Angus, Hitterdal, MN Pieper Red Angus, Hay Springs, NE

March

April 1 1 1 3 4 4 6 6 7 8 8 8

“The Andras Kind” Red Angus Bull Sale, Manchester, IL SERAA Grasstime Auction, Cullman, AL Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT Presser Red Angus, Turtle Lake, ND Blairs.Ag Cattle Co. Bull Sale Daigger-Orr Red Angus, North Platte, NE Giefer Ranch, Wakeeney, KS Midland Bull Test Red Angus Sale, Columbus, MT 5L Red Angus Spring Profit Seeker Sale, Sheridan, MT Ludvigson Stock Farms Spring Herdbuilder Sale, Shepherd, MT Mountaineer Red Angus Classic, Jackson Mill, WV Redd Ranches Annual High Altitude Bull Sale, Paradox, CO

8 8 8 10 11 11 11 14 15 15 28

Six Mile Ranch Bull Sale, Fir Mountain, SK, Canada Sonstegard Cattle Co. LLC, Montevideo, MN Valnes Ranch Red Angus, Eden, SD Rohrich’s Cutting Edge Ranch Spring Sale, Mandan, ND Beckton Red Angus Sale, Sheridan, WY Kravig Red Angus, Karval, CO Thomas Ranch, Harrold, SD Grill’s Red Western Sale, Crawford, NE Cattlemen’s Consignment Sale, Binford, ND Ozark Red Roundup, Springfield, MO Kuhn-Crosshair-Huber Production Sale, Napoleon, ND

Visit RedAngus.org for an extended list of sales and events.

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

SPREUTELS FARM RED ANGUS Bulls & Females at Private Treaty Commercial Replacements

Scott Bachman • (660) 247-1112

scott_bachman@yahoo.com www.bachmancattlefarms.com

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Advertiser Index

3K Land & Cattle Co ..........................139 5L Red Angus................................73,143 9 MIle Ranch ........................................17 ABS Global ..........................................11 Accelerated Genetics ..........................13 Adams Angus Ranch..........................137 Andras Stock Farm ............................150 Angelo Cattle Company .....................142 Angus World ......................................146 Arrowsmith Red Angus ........................99 Atkinson Reds ....................................196 Axtell Cattle Co..............................42,144 Bachman Cattle Farms ......................149 Bar C Red Angus................................139 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ..66,144 Basel Red Angus................................145 Beatty Farms .....................................196 Beckton Stock Farm ....................2,3,142 Bichler Simmental & Red Angus ..........59 Bieber Red Angus ................................7 BIM Red Angus ....................................69 Birdwell, James ..................................146 Birdwell, Joel ......................................145 Birnie Red Angus................................137 Bola Red Angus ..........................139,140 Booth, CK Sonny................................146 Bovine Elite ........................................122 Bowles J5 Red Angus ........................143 Broken Heart Ranch.. ...................75,144 Broseco Ranch ....................................33 Brown, RA ................................36,37,139 Brylor Ranch ......................................146 Buffalo Creek Red Angus ....................34 Bull Hill Ranch ....................................196 Bullis Creek Ranch......................135,137 C-T ................................................25,143 C Bar Ranch ......................................105 Calvo Family Red Angus ......................71 Campbell Red Angus ....................64,144 Canadian RA Promotion Society ........146 Cattle Visions ......................................35 Cedar Hill Farm ..................................145 Chappell Red Angus......................78,145 Chain Ranch................................101,149 Chiefline Red Angus ..........................139 Christensen Red Angus......................143 Choat Cattle Co ............................83,137 Clark Cattle Services..........................146 Clay Maxey Ford ................................104 Collier Diamond C ......20,21,23,24,32,34 Country Acres Farm ..........................145 Croissant Red Angus ....................51,144 Cross Diamond............................137,151 Crump Red Angus ......................107,144 Cowboy Classic Red Angus Sale ......112 Damar Farms ........................79,80,81,82 D&D Cattle Co ...................................137 DK Red Angus ..............................67,132

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Deichmann Livestock Brokerage........146 Diamond H ....................................57,147 Double Eagle Ranch ..........................149 Double Tree Red Angus ....................142 Elmwood Fields ..................................145 Evans Cattle Co. ................................137 Faylor Red Angus ..............................147 Feddes Red Angus ..............................25 Fick Red Angus ..................................137 Fischer’s Red Angus....................110,142 Flaming Livestock Co ........................147 Flat Creek Farms..................................96 Flat Iron Red Angus............................144 Flat Water Gang ................................121 Forster Red Angus ......................114,144 Fritz Red Angus..................................143 Genex/CRI ..................................146,152 Gibson Red Angus, GA ........................96 Giefer Ranch ........................................44 Gilchrist ..............................................146 Gill Red Angus ................................26,27 Glacier Red Angus ............................142 Green Mountain Red Angus ..........12,142 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ......................139 H & F Red Angus ...............................147 Halfmann Red Angus ........................139 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ....102,103,137 Harbin Red Angus .............................143 Harms Plainview Ranch ....................147 Heart River Ranch................................18 Hickory Hill Farm ..................................96 Hidden Creek Farm ............................145 Hoft Red Angus .................................143 Hot Shoe Red Angus............................97 Hueftle Cattle Co ........................113,137 Ichthy’s Cattle Enterprise ..................138 Illinois Red Angus Association............145 JE Red Angus ......................................43 JST Red Angus ..................................149 Jacobson Red Angus ....................54,144 James Red Angus ..............................150 Janssen Red Angus ........................8,147 Jacobs, Roger ....................................146 Jarvis Red Angus ................................96 Jeffries Land & Cattle ........................145 Kal-Kota..............................................109 Karr Farms ........................................145 Kernen’s Cattle ..................................140 KK Farms ..........................................149 KK Seedstock ....................................100 KYTN Farm Bureau Expo ..................136 Klompien Red Angus ....................19,143 Koester Red Angus ..............................16 Kniebel Cattle Co ..............................147 Kolle Red Angus ................................139 Kravig Red Angus ..............................144 Lacy’s Red Angus ..............................149 Laubach Red Angus ..........................142

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

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Lautenschlager & Sons ................70,149 Lazy J Bar ....................................76,144 Leland Red Angus ........................15,142 Liberty Ranch ....................................147 Little Creek Farm..................................96 Lone Tree Red Angus ..........................58 Loonan Stock Farm ............................145 Loosli Red Angus ........................123,149 Lorenzen Ranches ..................48.49,149 Lucht Red Angus ...............................143 Ludvigson ..............................89,91,93,95 MARS Red Angus ..............................143 Maple Oaks Red Angus......................149 McEntire Red Angus ............................50 McLean Red Angus ..............................96 McMurphy Farms. ........................52,145 McPhee Red Angus............................149 Meado-West Farms............................145 Mees Ranch ......................................142 Mercer Farm ........................................96 Messmer Red Angus. ........................144 Milk Creek Reds. ........................130,143 Minnesota Red Angus Assoc..............144 Montana Red Angus Association........126 Morris/Box Ranch ..............................139 Mushrush Red Angus. ....................5,147 Namken Red Angus ..........................145 No Boundaries Red Angus Sale ........131 Nordlund Stock Farm ..........................53 North Dakota Red Angus Assn ..........128 North Santiam Red Angus..................149 OHR ..............................................55,144 Oak Ridge Farms ..............................145 ORIgen ..............................................146 Osborn Red Angus ..............................96 Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus ....92 Ozark Bull Sale ....................................29 Ozark Hills Genetics...........................149 Peacock Red Angus ......................60,135 Pelton Red Angus...............................147 Pieper Red Angus ......................125,137 Pifers Livestock Marketing ..........140,146 Plain Jan’s ..........................................138 Pool Ranch.........................................146 Quality Genetics ................................143 Quartz Valley Red Angus ..................149 RCR Promotions ................................134 Rafter JX Ranch ................................137 Ramsdale Reds .................................135 Red Alliance Sale ............................84,85 Red Angus Classic ............................134 Red Angus Society of Australia ..........146 Red Angus World ................................94 Redland Red Angus ....................147,142 REDstock ........................................86,87 Red Belt Red Angus ............................96 Red Cow Relocators ..........................146 Red Fork Red Angus ..........................142

Red Hill Farms......................................77 Red Connection Sale ..........................68 Red Western Sale ................................74 Rhodes Red Angus ............................147 Ritchey Livestock ID ............................62 Robertson-Lindsay Cattle Co ............140 Rock Creek Red Angus ......................147 Rocking K Ranch..................................96 Rouse Red Angus ..............................145 SSS Red Angus....................................41 SERAA Grasstime Auction ..................45 S Diamond Angus..........................65,125 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ................137 Sandhill Red Angus ............................143 Schuler Red Angus......................129,137 Schumacher Trust ..............................147 Scott Farm Red Angus ......................144 Select Sires ........................................111 Semex ................................................127 Sheaman Ranch ................................144 Shepherd Red Angus ........................149 Shoal Creek........................................149 Sir Loin ................................................61 Six Mile Ranch ....................................98 Smith Land & Cattle Co........................80 Solid Rock Red Angus...................63,144 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ................108,144 Southeast Red Angus Association .......96 South Central Red Genetics............28,29 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ................149 Stout, Justin........................................146 Strauss Free Raised ..........................148 Sun River............................................142 Sutherlin Farms ..........................115,142 Swan Creek Red Angus ......................96 Sycamore Farm....................................96 Tally Farms ........................................142 Thunder Grove Angus ........................145 Tilleman BootJack ..............................117 Trinity Creek Red Angus ......................96 Triple Creek Ranch ............................139 Turtle River ..........................................31 Twedt Red Angus ........................118,119 U2 Ranch ............................................69 Twedt Red Angus ................................37 VF Red Angus ........................................9 Valentine Farms ................................145 Valnes Red Angus ........................40,144 Weber Red Angus ..............................116 Wedel Red Angus........................133,147 Westphal Red Angus..........................143 Whitley Red Angus ..............................96 Wilkinson Farms ..................................33 Willows Farm Company ....................149 Windrush Farm ..................................149 Woods V Bar X Ranch ................46,149 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ............145 York Creek Red Angus ......................124

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