March 2020 - ARA Magazine

VOLUME VOLUME 56, NUMBER 56, NUMBER 3 3

MARCH MARCH 2020 2020

AMERICAN RED ANGUS MAGAZINE • March 2020

HERDBUILDER HERDBUILDER - PROFITABILITY - PROFITABILITY HERDBUILDER HERDBUILDER - PROFITABILITY - PROFITABILITY

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TRAIT EPD

CED +21

BW -7.4

WW +66

ACC .63 .78 .74 % 1 1 23 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF

YW

+108 .67 18

ADG +.27 .67 16

DMI

+1.41 .18

MILK +30 .45 7

ME +0 .04

HPG +9

.26

CEM +12 .33 2

STAY +19 .29 13

MARB +.53 .42 23

YG

+.19 .35

CW +35 .47 13

REA +.15 .43 26

FAT

+.05 .35

HB

GM

+225

+50

2

15

EPDs as of 1/27/2020 TOP 35%

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COLLIER FINISHED PRODUCT RAAA 3861137 1A COLLIER FINAL PRODUCT B389 x HOOVER DAM

BUILDING A MATERNAL PRODUCT ■ Total outcross pedigree that combines three legendary Angus sires who were made famous for their ability to make fantastic females ■ FINAL PRODUCT, HOOVER DAM and IN FOCUS all in one pedigree and dressed in a red suit ■ His famous great granddam Amy B121 comes from the same cow family that you will find in the impressive female maker FUSION’s pedigree ■ He is attractive patterned, dark cherry red, big soft bodied, sound as a cat and offers the highest spread in our lineup TRAIT EPD

CED +18

BW -1.6

WW +71

ACC .41 .47 .44 % 5 10 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF

SPARTAN

YW

+122 .45 5

ADG +.32 .45 3

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DMI

+2.10 .11

MILK +23 .39

ME -6

.00 18

HPG +18 .21 2

CEM +10 .20 13

STAY +21 .24 4

MARB +.59 .33 16

YG

+.16 .34

CW +29 .43 26

REA +.23 .42 17

FAT

+.06 .34

HB

GM

+251

+51

1

8

HB

GM

+192

+47

EPDs as of 1/27/2020 TOP 35%

BIEBER SPARTAN E639 RAAA 3762927 BIEBER SPARTACUS A193 x VGW OLY 903

CALVING EASE, TYPE AND COW POWER ■ Blends a -3.3 birth weight EPD with top third growth ■ The OLY 903 daughters are tremendous females and SPARTAN’s dam sold as a featured donor to Frank Family Genetics ■ He is moderate framed, attractive, super big bodied and really thick ended ■ You will really appreciate his type and kind along with his great feet and structure

TRAIT EPD

CED +13

BW

-3.3

WW +60

ACC .41 .46 .45 % 14 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF

ENERGIZE

YW

ADG

.45 34

.45 26

+98

+.24

DMI

MILK

ME

HPG

CEM

STAY

MARB

.13

.43

.36

.27

.26 9

.28 16

.37

+1.73

+24

+4

+10

+9

+19

+.38

YG

CW

REA

.36

.45 19

.43

+.16

+29

+.06

FAT

+.04 .37

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BIEBER CL ENERGIZE F121 RAAA 3958815 1A BIEBER CL ATOMIC C218 x BIEBER HARD DRIVE Y120

A RENEWED ENERGY IN CALVING EASE, PHENOTYPE AND PERFORMANCE ■ ■ ■ ■

TRAIT EPD

CED +17

BW

-4.2

WW +67

ACC .44 .50 .48 % 4 6 13 DNA tested AMF, CAF, DDF, MAF, NHF, OSF

YW

+111 .49 9

ADG +.28 .49 7

Ranks in the top 5% of the breed for calving ease and top 10% for growth and performance Exceptional carcass value with top 10% for CW, Marb and REA Maternal strength backed by Bieber Adelle cow family, his granddam Adelle 297Y is in the Bieber donor pen Moderate framed with loads of body and dimension, you really like how bold sprung and soft made he is

DMI

+1.90 .18

MILK +24 .40

ME +2

.35

HPG +12 .27 27

CEM +8

.23 27

STAY +18 .25 19

MARB +.72 .40 3

YG

+.15 .34

CW +39 .45 3

REA +.28 .42 8

FAT

+.05 .34

HB

GM

+210

+51

4

7

EPDs as of 1/27/2020 TOP 35%

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14AR2085 BIEBER CL ATOMIC C218 3474996 // Fusion x Sequoya • Proving to be an excellent multi-purpose choice for Calving Ease, phenotype and carcass merit • Adds plenty of substance to his calves – remarkable with his level of CED! • Progeny excel for rib dimension, good feet, rapid early growth and are very docile • His sire group at Bieber’s in 2019 were favorites and top-sellers HB: 207 GM: 51 CED: 20 BW: -4.8 WW: 67 YW: 115 MILK: 21 MARB: .68 CW: 36 REA: .03

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Board Commentary

RAAA Board of Directors President Johnny Rogers Roxboro, North Carolina jrrogers1968@gmail.com First Vice President/ Area 1 Director - West Sam Lorenzen Bend, Oregon lorenzensam@gmail.com Second Vice President/ Region A Director Chuck Feddes Manhattan, Montana feddesredangus@gmail.com Region B Director Connie Mushrush Strong City, Kansas redcows@mushrushredangus.com Region C Director Jeff Pettit Sebree, Kentucky jp@diamondpcattle.com Area 2 Director - Montana/ Board Secretary Kay Klompien Manhattan, Montana klmpnra@gmail.com Area 3 Director - Rocky Mountain Aaron Kravig Karval, Colorado akravig@kravigredangus.com Area 4 Director - Southwest Tony Ballinger Morgan Mills, Texas Anthony.Ballinger@adm.com Area 5 Director - Northern Plains Steve Koester Steele, North Dakota koesterredangus@gmail.com Area 6 Director - Great Plains Newley Hutchison Canton, Oklahoma newley@chainranch.com Area 7 Director - Northeast Rob Hess Hershey, Pennsylvania hessfarm@verizon.net Area 8 Director - Southeast Jim Yance Columbia, Alabama jim@jyjredangus.com Area 9 Director - Midwest Stuart Gilbert Stockport, Iowa redcowrelocators@gmail.com

by Jim Yance, Area 8 Southwest Director

Time, Discipline and Patience Key to Higher Returns It’s been said time and time again that better-than-average calves will bring a better-than-average price. So, what is a better-than-average calf?

As we look to adding as much value to a calf crop as economically feasible, we should ask, “What needs to be the primary focal points?” If we take a trip to 30,000 feet and look down on our cattle, what would we see? A really impressive herd that all look the same? A herd that looks like one of every breed known to mankind? Would there be calves of all shapes and sizes or would all the calves be so close in type and kind one would hardly be able to tell the first born from the last born?

If you want to improve what you already have, it’s really simple. You need time, discipline and patience.

Get out a note pad and write down a set of goals that you want to accomplish between the years 2020 to 2030 within your cowherd. Keep these goals handy so you can look over them weekly if not daily. Keep track and don’t be scared to modify these goals as time passes by. We all know and understand the importance of improvising!

The bottom line is if you are raising Red Angus-sired calves and don’t use the FCCP tags, you are leaving money on the table! You as a commercial producer have to take charge and market your calves. The days of casually dropping a load off at the local sale barn and expecting a miracle has to stop. We are in a demanddriven market with consumers demanding more and more from us every day.

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Here are some current premiums available for Red Angus-tagged calves: GAP Certified – April-June delivery: $330/head GAP through the rest of 2020: $300/head Verified Natural: $265/head NHTC: $175/head Folks, this is real money! If you have carcass data or any kind of historic information on your cowherd, use it to your advantage. If you don’t have this type information, start gathering it and use it for leverage when marketing your calves.

Happy Selling! ■

Association Commentary

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Director of Breed Improvement Ryan Boldt Ext. 12 • ryan@redangus.org Director of Office Operations Halla Pfeiff Ext. 10 • halla@redangus.org REDSPro and Registry Specialist Jeananne Mosher Ext. 18 • jeananne@redangus.org REDSPro and Registry Specialist Toni Scanga Ext. 5 • toni@redangus.org DNA Programs Coordinator Fallon Flick Ext. 7 • fallon@redangus.org DNA/Customer Service Specialist Ext. 14 • Alana Skelton • alana@redangus.org Database and Registration Consultant Kenda Ponder Ext. 15 • kenda@redangus.org Director of Commercial Marketing Harold Bertz Ext. 19 • harold@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Coordinator Katie Ochsner Ext. 16 • katieochsner@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Specialist Barrett Simon (316) 452-1792 • barrettsimon@redangus.org Commercial Marketing Specialist Nolan Woodruff Ext. 9 • nolan@redangus.org Tag and Show Programs Coordinator Chessie Mitchell Ext. 2 • chessie@redangus.org Junior Programs Coordinator Kim Heller (515) 851-2019 • kim@redangus.org Director of Communications Brandi Buzzard Frobose Ext. 17 • brandi@redangus.org ARA Publisher/Advertising Director Kevin LeMaster (515) 225-0051 • kevin@redangus.org ARA Editorial Coordinator Tracey Koester tracey@redangus.org Accounting Director Janet Russell Ext. 11 • janet@redangus.org

by Tom Brink, RAAA Chief Executive Officer

Cost Control and Value-Added Marketing Can Improve Profits The latest USDA Cattle Inventory Report, issued Jan. 31, 2020, provided a clear indicator of what we already knew. National herd expansion has stopped, and calf crops are shrinking, albeit at a slow pace.

Beef cow numbers declined 1% during the past year (from 31.69 to 31.32 million head), while the total number of beef replacement heifers dropped 2% (5.88 to 5.77 million head). These are not big changes, but further shrinkage is in the works through at least 2022. Market leverage will gradually shift back to cattle producers as a result, and because beef demand remains strong, cattle prices at all levels (feds, feeders and calves) can be expected to strengthen.

That is good news for every rancher and cattle farmer, but will it be enough? Will prices improve fast enough to alleviate the margin pressure cow-calf producers are feeling today? There is no easy answer to that question. However, we can be confident that the best producers are not waiting around for the market to get better. They are taking positive actions now to improve their profitability, either through efforts to control costs, by participating in value-added calf programs, or both.

Logan Hoffman, beef Extension associate at Colorado State University, has researched comprehensively on cowcalf production costs as part of his work with Standardized Performance Analysis. This program is designed to help ranchers assemble important production and financial benchmarks

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that reveal opportunities for improved profit. Hoffman recently shared that, across multiple states in middle America, the average 12month cow-carrying cost is near $1,000 per head. This figure includes both cash and non-cash outlays. Noncash costs are comprised of depreciation and unpaid labor and management. While an “all in” cost of $1,000 per cow per year may shock some producers, it explains why margins are tight even with relatively high calf prices. Take for instance a steer calf that weighs 600 pounds and sells for $170 per cwt. That sounds pretty good, and the math works out to $1,020 per head. But unfortunately, that is just a breakeven for the average producer. Factor in reproductive rates at say 90%, and margins tighten further.

The solution to this challenge, as top producers are aware, is to 1) keep operating costs below industry average, and 2) sell your calves at a premium price to bolster the revenue side of the business. Look around the industry, and you’ll see a lot of discussion, ideas and strategies to help ranchers control costs. And while each operation is unique with its own set of challenges and opportunities, there are almost always ways to lower costs while maintaining productivity via a little creative thinking.

Association Commentary Cost control is so important that it’s not an overstatement to say that “every producer should be thinking about it all the time.” However, cost containment will ideally happen without hurting productivity (reproductive rates and weaning weights should be held steady or even improved). Cost control will not add positively to the bottom line if fewer, lighter and lessmarketable calves are an unintended consequence of the money-saving actions.

Value-added marketing is something else that should be on every cattle producer’s mind. The industry is exploding with a large variety of third-party verification and certification services, which are designed to help producers sell their calves at higher prices. Some of these programs are more effective than others, and some are not going to fit your cattle or your operation. Even

so, we should recognize that many progressive producers have significantly increased their revenue by participating in one or more of these programs with every calf crop they sell.

Red Angus is fortunate to have several industry-leading programs that are well established and “premium

proven” (FCCP, Allied Access and Top Dollar Angus), as well as two more that are up and coming and hold great promise for the future (Premium Red Baldy and American Red). It is also worth mentioning that Never-Ever Natural Red Angus feeder calves are in strong demand. Please contact any member of the RAAA marketing team to learn more. ■

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Actual BW: 74 lbs.

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5th Annual Spring Bull Sale

March 11, 2020 • 10 am • Throckmorton, TX over 175 head of Age-Advantage Eighteen Month Old Bulls over 60 head of Registered Females over 275 Commercial Bred Females

Selling 64 Registered Females

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182 212 48 20 -7.6 51 81 19 9 10 19 0.67 -0.1 Nebula P707 Julian B571 1442404 5% 20% 1% 1% 72% 68% 86% 79% 7% 23% 4% 66% Top 2% $Ranch Top 2% Feed Eff Rare opportunity to own the dam of two famous AI Sires, Oracle & Fantastic plus embryos by Sydgen Enhance & 5L Ultimatum 222 167 50 16 -2.6 58 93 18 16 10 12 0.85 0.46 GAR Sure Fire Brown Synergy 4082518 56% 12% 8% 24% 51% 47% 90% 3% 5% 89% 1% 2% Top 1% $Profit Top 4% $Ranch New outcross genetics from from one of the top Angus sires in the breed with 7 traits in the top 5% of the breed. Safe to Merlin 186 196 51 14 -2.5 69 111 18 12 8 17 0.73 0.4 Brown Oracle Redemption 4096398 12% 4% 26% 27% 10% 10% 92% 31% 37% 33% 3% 3% Top 8% $Profit Top 16% Feed Eff 1 of 2 great looking full sisters that are AbiGrace grand duaghters x Oracle. She has 9 traits ranking in the top 12% of the breed 201 228 52 14 -2.5 71 109 18 12 8 21 0.66 0.58 Brown Oracle Trilogy 3897321 1% 3% 32% 27% 7% 11% 92% 30% 27% 3% 6% 1% Top 10% $Profit Top 41% $Ranch Oracle is skyrocketing in populariity for good reason. This one ranks in the top 8% of the breed In 9 traits. Safe to Merlin

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Lot 51 209 52 19 -4.1 62 104 15 17 10 16 .93 .04 Fantastic 4037802 4% 2% 2% 7% 31% 21% 97% 2% 5% 53% 1% 44% Top 6% $Profit Super Complete. Elite Calving Ease, fertility, marbling and $Profit. Fantastic daughters are making super cows.

Lot 52 218 51 13 -2.1 70 109 16 13 7 20 .69 .33 Oracle 4082588 2% 3% 43% 33% 7% 12% 96% 17% 47% 6% 5% 5% Top 6% $Profit This Oracle son is a powerhouse that is loaded with muscle, eye appeal and genetic merit. Super feed Efficiency.

Absolute Top 17% $Ranch Trilogy Top .1% Feed Eff

Lot 54 210 50 13 -2.5 75 117 19 11 7 20 .72 .4 Oracle 4016400 4% 9% 49% 27% 2% 4% 86% 49% 58% 6% 3% 3% Top 5% $Profit Ten traits in the top 10% of the breed including better feed efficiency than 99.9% of all others in the breed.

Lot 65 143 51 13 -2.2 68 109 16 7 8 12 .79 .44 Oracle 4082572 86% 6% 48% 32% 13% 12% 96% 98% 35% 88% 1% 2% Top .1% $Profit $22,000 $Profit makes him one of the most elite bulls in the breed. Oracle, back to AbiGrace & Fantastic's MGS. Lot 9 196 55 18 -1.9 68 113 16 14 9 14 1.06 .35 GAR Sure Fire 4037806 12% 1% 2% 38% 11% 7% 96% 12% 12% 81% 1% 4% Top 2% $Profit Ultra-elite outcross genetics that can catipult you to the next level of calving ease, growth, fertility, carcass & efficiency.

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Marketing Update

by Barrett Simon, Commercial Marketing Specialist

Setting the Stage for Success at Auction The auctioneer’s chant continues to echo through a regional auction market, and the same group of calves have seemingly been in the ring forever with bids coming in from every corner of the barn. Producers are either checking sale cards or flipping through their recent memory only to realize that no set of steers has sold this impressively in quite some time. The gavel bangs. At this point, whether they are our own calves or not, there is a rush of emotion that always seems to come when a group of Red Angusinfluenced feeder calves blow past our current expectation of price.

Many felt this exact rush in January when a group of 480-pound steers commanded $216/cwt at the Ogallala Livestock Special FCCP Sale. It happens sporadically throughout the fall and spring runs when our commercial marketing team partners with regional sale barns on 47 occasions to provide a chance for commercial Red Angus producers to market their calf crop. We glance around to see eyebrows raised, buyers sharing calculator screens with one another, and even a few heads shaking in disbelief as market-testing drafts come through the ring and garner top dollar.

As exciting as it can be to watch these cattle sell, it takes much forethought and even a little bit of good fortune to be on the right side of such success stories.

My question is: “What will it take for Red Angus producers to create even more of these moments?”

We recognize that excellent feeder cattle that have the potential to gain efficiently and kill effectively will remain in style. This kind is largely built on a combination of genetics and management, with additional marketing avenues in place to help producers ring the bell on sale day. Commercial producers are constantly weighing the positives and negatives associated with certain bulls and the potential impact these herdsire prospects can have on their cowherd. However, it can still be a challenge for any of us to avoid getting tunnel vision – whether it be on phenotype, calving ease, marbling or any other trait. Selecting for balanced24 American Red Angus Magazine ■ March 2020

trait bulls and making slight changes in breeding decisions to complement the current strengths and weaknesses of any given cowherd are the first steps in building “reputation” cattle.

Seedstock suppliers can play an integral role in assisting their commercial customers build this sale-topping kind. Conversations between bull producers and their customer base provide an unrivaled opportunity for marketing education. In certain cases, it may be as simple as placing more emphasis on growth or carcass traits. In other scenarios, it may come as an opportunity to explain the value of red genetics in many varied crossbreeding systems. The market has never been more open to Red Angus-influenced calves. Providing balanced-trait bulls that inject a certain amount of maternal merit into a crossbred female, or a cowherd that may have more Continental genetics stacked up, is an obvious selling point. However, the additional boost in carcass quality will allow commercial cattlemen to maximize the value gained from incorporating Red Angus cattle into their system. Our breed has the very real chance to garner interest from commercial producers across the country with the unique blend of benefits that the cattle offer.

Finally, bringing the right tools to the worksite is imperative. While every ranch is different, commercial producers who can visit comfortably with their seedstock supplier about marketing programs are inevitably a step ahead. Today’s climate shows strong premiums for cattle carrying NHTC, Natural, GAP, and/or Age and Source Verification. The Red Angus Commercial Marketing team strives to assist commercial producers in a variety of ways – as more and more commercial cattlemen find value in the Feeder Calf Certification Program, we believe making customers aware and encouraging their participation is one of the simplest, yet most effective, avenues seedstock suppliers can take in adding value to their customers’ calf crop.

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Marketing Update Following the discussion on balanced-trait bulls and the pursuit of more off-breed cowherds, seedstock suppliers should feel comfortable informing their bull buyers of the benefits of being enrolled in the FCCP. With an age and source component that is the least expensive available option on the market as well as the genetic verification, producers have seen a $2.98/cwt advantage for Red Angus-influenced calves wearing the tag when compared to those that are not, according to Kansas State University and Superior Livestock Auction.

The reality is that both commercial and purebred cattlemen should be pleased with the notoriety of maternal traits that have allowed Red Angus cattle to shine in an industry-wide light; but now is the time to begin building an even more enticing product. By focusing our efforts on selecting bulls that provide genetic potential that will appeal to multiple sectors of the industry; capturing value from as much heterosis as we can get; and educating producers on the value of building a functional, not necessarily flashy, marketing program, we can ensure that the ball stays in our court.

The FCCP tag not only sets the foundation for commercial producers to begin exploring further programs such as those mentioned above but excites cattle feeders by providing the potential to sell these yellow tagwearing steers or heifers on both the Tyson Choice+ Grid and the Greater Omaha G.O. RED Grid.

When packaged together, these decisions will allow producers to take the step from simply selling calves, to truly marketing their calf crop year after year; ultimately facilitating the chance to raise the bar when it comes to true price discovery. â–

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FCCP Sales

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Producers Livestock - Shelbyville, IL

Steve Pieper

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ANNUAL PRODUCTIION SALE At the Ranch • Grass Range, Montana M • 12:30 PM

100 Perfor o ma ance Bulls Performance testted bulls you can rely on. Fertility tested, guaranteed, gentle disposition ns. Sired by our select, trait-leadiing herd sire line-up.

80 Year e ling Females Guaranteed to brreed.

Powerhouse regis stered and commercial i l fema f ales. l Representing his storic, generational cow ws familes deep in VGW blo oodines.

Many have ten plus p generations of

2020 Sires Represented: R

VGW Heisman 911 - RAAA # 4142790

Sire: Jacobbsen Mountaineer 5076

• VGW Bumper Crop 510 0 (3475897) • VGW Editor 702 (3764711)

• 3SCC Navigator A448 (1648436) • RReds Pioneer 6904 (3585350) • VGW Intensity 714 (3764727)

VGW Exceed 957 - RAAA # 4142514

• 3SCC Domain A163 (1619642)

Sire: VGW Intensity 7114

• LJC Iceman 411D (3543821)

• 5L The Real Deal 1687-143B (1701634)

VGW Auto t matic 971 - RAAA # 4142742

Sire: VGW Automatic A 724

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Vic & Shari Westphal PO Box 72 • Gra ass Range, MT 59032 406-428-2179 9 • 406-366-4069 www.westph halredangus.com westphal@ @midrivers.com Marketing and Sale S Management: DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE Dan & Marilyn Deichmann P.O. Bo ox 310 • Hobson, MT 59452 406-42 23-5500 • 406-799-5200 deichm mannlivestock@gmail.com

LOT 1 :: GMRA THE ANSWER 9204G

LOT 2 :: GMRA SECURITY 9273G

#4125112 • FEDDES BRUNSWICK D202 • GMRA TRINITY 5222

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#4125248 • H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 • FRITZ JUSTICE 8013

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Outstanding Brunswick son • Excellent growth and carcass 9 EPDs in single digit percentiles • Power-packed maternal pedigree

Heifer bull supreme • Top notch personal performance Breed leading ERTs • Maternal sib to Benevolent, $19,000 Brunswick son

LOT 3 :: GMRA SINATRA 9250G

LOT 4 :: GMRA PROCLAMATION 9238G

#4125202 • GMRA TESLA 6214 • BECKTON EPIC R397 K

#4125178 • HXC DECLARATION 5504C • BIEBER FAF ROLLIN DEEP B627

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Very smooth composition • Performance minded Top ranking carcass scans • Excellent structure

Feddes Brunswick D202 GMRA Tesla 6214 HXC Declaration 5504C H2R Profitbuilder B403

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113

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73 MA

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106 YW

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Extreme eye appeal • Top ranking EPDs Perfectly aligned performance and genomics • Strong maternal lineage

GMRA Odyssey 7227 Brown-CH Independence D5670 GMRA Greeley 7207 Andras New Direction R240

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Bieber Heavily Armed E392 GMRA Absolution 6201

LOT 6 :: GMRA REVOLUTION 9235G

LOT 7 :: GMRA ACQUISITION 9300G

#4125174 • HXC DECLARATION 5504C • LCB HOSS A444N

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#4125306 • H2R PROFITBUILDER B403 • FRITZ JUSTICE 8013

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Incredibly complete • Explosive growth Outstanding carcass scans • Performance minded maternal pedigree

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LOT 9 :: GMRA ENERGIZE 9232G

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103

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64 MA

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Moderate birthweight • Accelerated growth Outstanding phenotype • Excellent feet and leg structure

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16

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102

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77 MA

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122 YG

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Power and performance • Incredible gainability 8 EPDS in the top 8% or higher • Powerful dam

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FAT

#4125294 • GMRA ODYSSEY 7227 • GMRA TRILOGY 0226

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97

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YR:

110

LOT 10 :: GMRA QUEST 9294G

#4125168 • GMRA TESLA 6214 • FEDDES BOBCAT A230 WR:

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85

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85

106

204

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ME

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104

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11

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8

20

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101

WW

72 MA

WDA-R:

105 YW

116 YG

0.34 0.18

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100

ADG

REA-R:

DMI

113

M

0.28

1.69

21

31

0.07

0.04

CW

REA

Fresh sire line to GMRA sale • Outstanding eye appeal High ranking REA scan • Smooth made

FAT

Member Services Bulletin International Animal Identification Letter for 2020 is ‘H’ 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 it in front of the ID number to identify bull calf, ex: H101, or if it’s a heifer calf to place the letter behind the number ex: 101H. To view a list of other year letters, go to REDSPro under the ‘Announcements’ tab.

Total Herd Reporting Calendar Updates to Better Accommodate Production Practices 1. Heifer Exposure requested and deadline dates adjusted for alignment with bull exposure time frames.

2. No-Progeny Deadline removed – was an unnecessary published deadline.

The final deadline has always been inactivations in both the May and October. However, we will still continue to notify membership with a ‘no-progeny report’ to avoid cow inactivations.

Rule Update Effective Immediately under Section HGenetic Defect Policy d. Determining if Abnormality is Genetic in Nature and Procedures for Newly Identified Defect(s) i. RAAA will have no part in determin-

ing if the abnormality is the result of a genetic defect. RAAA will only serve as the coordinator of information between the owner of the suspected animal and a third-party genetic defect consultant.

The third-party genetic defect consultant will determine if adequate evidence is present to establish a definite genetic cause of a particular abnormality. All cases of abnormal animals will be observed, and a determination made, by the third-party genetic defect consultant. ii. The CEO of RAAA will be in charge of selecting the third-party genetic defect consultant who has the ability to determine if abnormal animals are the result of genetic defects. iii. If a possible genetic defect is reported, specific information identifying the animal(s) being evaluated will remain confidential until scientifically confirmed by the third-party genetic defect consultant. iv. If the identified genetic defect is a new genetic defect, it must then be scientifically documented by the thirdparty genetic defect consultant to be recognized by RAAA. v. Notification of the new defect shall be published in various media forms regularly employed by the RAAA. vi. If said defect is recessive, it shall be listed as a monitored genetic defect by the RAAA in the rules and regulations and on RAAA website.

THR Deadlines February - PAST DUE • Fall Heifer Exposure Requested March • Spring Herd Inventory Due VERY IMPORTANT • Spring No-Progeny Requested • Fall Birth/WW Requested April • Fall Heifer Exposure Due May • Fall Birth/WW Data due once calves are weaned • Spring Inactivation’s for lack of 2019 calf records June • RAAA Fiscal Year End

DNA Reminders Which animals should have a DNA sample collected and when?

1. As bulls are being semen tested and turned out or if the neighbor’s bull gets in with your cows 2. When donor cow(s) is being flushed 3. If something appears to be abnormal with a calf 4. Sire and/or dam is in question 5. Before an animal is sold and has not yet had a sample collected to verify parent(s)

Enroll your cow herd now for discounted female genotyping! See page 34 for more details.

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FEDDES TREADSTONE 704-9352 Reg. #

BW

4116550

72

205-Wt.

828

C-T SENSI-BULL 9089

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Reg. #

125

4120364

5L BOURNE 117-48A X FEDDES SILVER BOW B226

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GM

ME

HPG CEM

222

50

CED

14

DMI

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82

125 0.27

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ADG

2.16

15

197

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CW

REA

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ME

HPG CEM

-6 14 8 20 0.63 0.10 36 0.29 0.03 72# BW then exploded to 125 WW-R, 115 YW-R, 125 IMF-R. The dam has a 110 MPPA, MGD 104, MGGD 101 on 11 calves, with a 364-day calving interval.

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4120560

71

205-Wt.

676

HB

GM

ME

HPG CEM

50

CED

14

15

117

DMI

70

107 0.23

YW

ADG

1.95

18

178

HB

GM

ST

MA

YG

CW

REA

FAT

ME

HPG CEM

99

4124200

DMI

79

205-Wt.

689

M

64

110 0.29

YW

ADG

1.50

24

M

226

HB

GM

ST

MA

YG

CW

REA

FAT

ME

HPG CEM

0 7 9 21 0.33 0.06 30 0.21 0.02 Heifer bull deluxe with calving-ease, structure, performance and tons of maternal. Top 2% HB, 12% BW, and 11% YW. He is correct!

51

CED

10

50

CED

14

816

WW-Ratio

124

BW

WW

76

122 0.29

YW

ADG

2.54

21

ST

MA

YG

CW

REA

FAT

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DMI

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C-T RED ROCK 9009

WW-Ratio

Reg. #

0

DMI

M

72

205-Wt.

694

WW-Ratio

101

C-T RED ROCK 5033 X PIE ONE OF A KIND 510

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82

127 0.28

YW

ADG

1.76

11

172

HB

GM

ST

MA

YG

CW

REA

FAT

ME

HPG CEM

-3 20 6 20 0.51 0.17 35 0.13 0.04 Powerful ET bull with 8 single-digit EPD rankings. Dam’s MPPA 102, MGD 102, medium-framed bull with lots of power and balance.

BW

4120562

BW

-1.7

205-Wt.

2 14 9 15 0.41 -0.11 38 0.77 0.01 This Brunswick son is long, thick and deep with a WW-R 124, YW-R 122, REA-R 125. Dam is a Shooter daughter with a 106 MPPA, granddam is a donor cow with a 102 MPPA.

5L BOURNE 117-48A X BROWN JYJ REDEMPTION Y1334

WW

76

FEDDES BRUNSWICK D202 X PIE SHOOTER 8012

WW

BW

BW

4124280

BW

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Reg. #

FEDDES BOURNE C31-9244 WW-Ratio

LELAND MARKSMAN 6629 X C-T RED ROCK 5033

216

847

FEDDES EIGHT BALL D42-9231 WW-Ratio

5 9 9 19 0.21 0.07 14 0.30 0.05 Performance, muscle, calving-ease, foot structure and tremendous cow power. Dam’s MPPA 109 on 7 calves and 365-day calving interval on 8 calves with no lower than a 105 ratio!

C-T RED MARK 9003 Reg. #

76

205-Wt.

RREDS SENECA 731C X HXC CONQUEST 4405P

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BW

50

CED

17

BW

WW

63

107 0.27

YW

ADG

1.56

24

ST

MA

YG

CW

REA

FAT

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768

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0 11 10 18 0.36 0.27 46 0.01 0.05 Huge spread bull that combines two of our top donor cows – 806 & Y17. His dam is a very good Silver Bow with a 106 MPPA, maternal granddam has a 106 MPPA.

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1 14 7 17 0.34 0.10 16 0.17 0.05 A moderate-framed Seneca with extra depth, thickness and quarter.

Maternal brother sold to Cross B in Texas. Dam’s MPPA 103, maternal granddam MPPA 103.

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2 8 8 20 0.15 0.08 21 0.36 0.06 Phenotype, muscle, and performance all backed with the powerful Honest Girl cow family and the great C-T Mulberry 1011 Donor cow. MPPA 103. Top % EPDs: 4% HB, 4% GM, 2% WW, 1% YW, 11% REA

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5 14 9 19 0.39 -0.01 23 0.23 0.00 Phenotype, muscle and performance all backed with the powerful Honest Girl cow family and the great C-T Mulberry 1011 donor cow, MPPA 103. Top % 4% HB, 4% GM, 2% WW, 1% YW, 11% REA.

It’s time to round-up the data for the

The onset of the IGS-BOLT evaluation, paired with the submission of phenotypic records, has led to a new era in genetic evaluation for the cattle industry. In an effort to collect necessary female genotype and phenotype information to improve genetic predictions, the Red Angus Association of America Board of Directors has approved the Red Cow Rally.

The Rally research collaboration between RAAA and Neogen is designed to increase phenotypic data collection and submission for mature weights, body condition scores and genotypes on Red Angus females. A limited number of research genotypes (GGP-LD) and rebate funds will be available for the project, so discounts and rebates will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

HOW IT WORKS:

RULES AND RESTRICTIONS:

• Participants that submit both mature weights and body condition scores electronically on 90%+ of current active cow inventory will receive an additional, one-time $5 rebate per head.

2. DNA samples must be submitted via Allflex Tissue Sampling Unit or blood card on the electronic Red Cow Rally order form. TSU orders larger than 50 must be submitted in 96-well trays.

• Members will receive a research price of $20 for genomic tests in order to DNA test 90%+ of their current active cow inventory. An additional $5 rebate will be available for females tested that are 6+ years of age.

TO ENROLL: Fallon Flick,

DNA programs coordinator (940) 477-4589 fallon@redangus.org

1. All members must first enroll by signing a contract of understanding of the program requirements to participate.

Research prices and rebates are only available to Red Cow Rally participants.

3. Payment for DNA testing must be made in full at the time of sample submission.

4. Rebates will be issued as a credit to the member account once additional data requirements have been met and verified.

5. Weight and BCS measurements are required to be taken at the time of weaning a calf during the duration of the project.

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SELLING 63 LOTS

27 Red Angus Bulls 12 Angus Bulls 5 Lim-Flex Bulls 10 Red Angus Bred Heifers 9 Commercial Red Angus, Simmental & Crossbred Bred Heifers

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Red LWNBRG Harvestor 103C

Andras Fusion R236

4 Sons Sell Top 1% Growth Stylish Females With Excellent Udder Quality Outcross Pedigree & High Seller for $57,500 to Sandhills in 2016

10 Sons & Grandsons Sell Calving Ease & Explosive Growth Fertile, Heavy Milking Daughters • Sound Cow Maker

Red Bar-E-L First Down 161D

10 Sons Sell Calving Ease • Female Maker Efficient Moderate Progeny • Structural Soundness

Red LWNBRG Harvestor 41E

LWNBRG Railroad 35E 5 Sons Sell LWNBRG Reserve 163C

Adds Muscle & Bone • Powerful Phenotype $50,000 Bull to Scott Stock Farm in 2018

Red LWNBRG Proline 55E

2 RC Herd Sire Prospects Sell Pedigree Is Stacked With Elite Cows Heavy Milking, High Growth Bloodlines Grandson Of Our Senior Herd Sire, Reserve 163C 4 Sons Sell Calving Ease & Maternal Pedigree Excellent Footed • High End Growth

Damar Mimi W085, Granddam of our sire Damar Power

Two-Year-Old Bull Deep End x Doc Holiday

Jeff & Brandon Bakken 38098 Center Street E Goodridge, MN 56725 218-689-2282 2019 Bull Calf sired by Razor, available next year as a Two-Year-Old

More available just like these!

Two-Year-Old Bull Deep End x Oles Oscar

York o Creek Red An ngus 9th A Annual Bull Sale Wedne We esday March 18, Dunlap, IA.

Sires Represented: Soldier, Mulberry, Stockbroker, JustiďŹ ed, Right Kind, Saga, Revelation, Redemptio on, Detour, and Moonshine.

U2 Justified x Oscar Reg. # 4214320

Soldier x YY Patty 701T Reg. # 4214156

Moon nshine x Lazy MC Miss 9X Reg. # 4214382

Soldier x Yardmaster Reg. # 4 4121464

Stockbroker x Cita Reg. # 4214344

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3 ACES FEEL GOOD 9716 Semen Available on today’s HOTTEST Sires!

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American Royal Champion Bull!

BW -0.5 WW 51 YW 84 MILK 24 Marb.10 REA -.05

• 2018 NAILE Reserve Champion Bull!

SLGN Bojangles 479B

SLGN Yardmaster 125Y

BW -2.3 WW 70 YW 113 MILK 5 Marb .28 REA -.09

• Lead bull in our pen of Cowby Cut bulls in Denver!

BW -4.7 WW 66 YW 109 MILK 26 Marb .33 REA .03

• Card Shark X Perfect Storm's dam.

• This bull is amazing! Check out his first calves at Tree Lane Farms, IL!

• Out of the great Rebellas family that produced Major League, Grand Canyon, and LCB Hoss, he is surefire calving ease with huge growth and carcass.

BW -4.1 WW 58 YW 93 MILK 25 Marb .60 REA .23

• Powerful calving ease with balance.

• Champion at KILE twice!

Red Lazy MC CC Detour 2W

NBAR Hamley S913

BW -2.5 WW 35 YW 40 MILK 22 Marb .45 REA -.35

• He’s siring tremendous champions everywhere!

• Daughters working great!

Red Rainbow Transendence 29B

BW -0.7 WW 47 YW 64 MILK 21 Marb .23 REA -.12

• New, hot outcross with QUALITY!

BW -4.5 WW 40 YW 65 MILK 21 Marb -.16 REA .60

• The exciting Wildcat Creek & Griswold calving ease herdsire!

WEBR Leatherman 883

BW -0.9 WW 63 YW 99 MILK 19 Marb .18 REA .13

• 2019 NAILE Reserve Champion Bull.

Sired by Kargo.

BW 0.4 WW 51 YW 71 MILK 20 Marb .17 RE .06

• Crossfire is a Firstorm x Gangster who is siring tremendous progeny!

WEBR Dr. Feel Good 1112

BW -2.0 WW 42 YW 70 MILK 25 Marb -.11 REA -.06

• Dr. Feel Good is producing complete progeny!

• Full brother to Card Shark!

BACH MR MIGHTY MO F035D

BW 0.3 WW 58 YW 86 MILK 23 Marb .65 REA .05

• Sired by Bieber Federation B544

Red Six MIle Custom Made

BW -0.7 WW 66 YW 100 MILK 23 Marb .67 REA -.03

• A high performance and maternal bull

by Red U2 Reckoning. OUTCROSS QUALITY!

EGL GCC RED EAGLE E7194

BHR Durango 1158

CBCB Crossfire

• Six Mile Signature son-stacked pedigree • Card Shark out of a phenomenal cow at McMurphy's, OK! First calves look awethat is full of legends including 5 national champions. some!

BW -0.1 WW 62 YW 94 MILK 14 Marb .26 REA .00

Bow Crk Heavily Armed 310A

BW 1.4 WW 78 YW 131 MILK 19 Marb .40 REA .26

• Sired 2015 NWSS champion female for TC Reds, yet is top 1% for performance!

Complete Quality!

BW 0.4 WW 60 YW 102 MILK 26 Marb .15 RE -.14

BW 1.6 WW 56 YW 87 MILK 23 Marb .28 REA .10

9 MILE ONE OF A KIND 6129

TLF King of Spades

BW -1.0 WW 64 YW 102 Milk 17 Marb .23 REA .08

• 2015 NAILE Champ • Semen Now Available!

MF Pokerface

TLC E-SIG 777E

BW 2.3 WW 78 YW 124 MILK 25 Marb .13 REA .14

• Griswold new herdsire who's ultra complete with power & profile!

TWG TANGO 156D

BW -0.1 WW 59 YW 91 MILK 12 Marb .16 RE .11

• Ringstead Kargo x 6 Mile Full Throttle.

He's long-bodied, big-boned, bold-ribbed, deep-sided and powerful!

BJF PAR 7022E

BW -0.4 WW 76 YW 116 MILK 15 Marb .62 REA .40

• Championships in his first two events of his career at Denver and Houston and has balanced EPDs!

WEBR Night Train 324

BW -2.0 WW 63 YW 92 MILK 18 Marb .44 REA -.05

• Awesome Doc Holiday son at TC Reds, McMurphy and Webers.

• Sired high-sellers at Ladies in Red Sale!

PZC TMAS Red Sky 2794

BW 1.6 WW 61 YW 86 MILK 21 Marb .44 REA .26

• Full brother to popular, deceased Red Zone. High sellers at Smoky Y Ranch, KS!

Damar Redeeming C618

BW -4.0 WW 70 YW 112 MILK 22 Marb .99 RE .18

• Redeeming is a Redemption x Conquest with top % ranks across the board with phenotype to match!

JRA Update

Engage with JRA 2019-2020 Board

Where Have We Been?

by Shaye Koester, JRA President

If you keep up with our social media and Snapchat stories, you know we have been all over. The JRA board has been busy traveling the United States and Canada. All board members attended the national show in Denver at the beginning of January. We visited with junior and adult members and helped with the show.

Four of the board members attended NCBA in San Antonio, Texas, at the beginning of February too. They spent their time helping at the Red Angus booth and taking advantage of the opportunities to learn about the beef industry and network with industry professionals.

understanding EPDs, the stages of an embryo to birth, calving, DNA, RAAA tag programs, the stages from weaning until entering a feedlot, carcass quality, cuts and prices and understanding carcass data. It’s a total overview of what commercial calves go through in their lifetime.

Izzy McGibbon trekked to Canada for the GOAL conference. She networked with Canadian junior members and participated in their events. Remember to follow us on social media to stay up to date on all our travels, events and projects! Do you want us to come to one of your regional or state events? Let us know! We’d love to visit about it.

How can you be a part of it?

The project will be entirely online. A Facebook event will be created and videos will be recorded and posted there. These videos will consist of different industry professionals leading the topic conversation and learning experience. Participants will have a Google Form to fill out, so they can engage in the topic of the video.

LiveWiRED

The LiveWiRED project was an amazing experience for juniors to track calves throughout their lives and learn how accurate EPDs are and how to use them. We incorporated it into multiple events over the past three years. But guess what? The project isn’t over!

Board member Mia Gibson has been working with RAAA staff and professors of multiple universities to create a curriculum and interactive learning experience about the LiveWiRED project.

This virtual experience will include many topics. Amongst these topics are: an overview of the LiveWiRED project,

What do participants get out of it?

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from leading professors and industry leaders about the entire life cycle of cattle. In addition to this, those who complete the full program receive an incentive in the form of a discounted registration cost to our Round-Up event that is held each summer.

When will it start?

This experience will begin at the end of March and last through April. Stay tuned for the release date on our social media pages!

Who can participate?

Junior members and junior-aged commercial producers are welcome to participate in this event.

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Shaye Koester, North Dakota jrashaye1@gmail.com Andrea Rutledge, Montana jraandrea1@gmail.com Mia Gibson, Iowa jramiagibson@gmail.com Elizabeth McGibbon, Arizona jraizzy1@gmail.com Peyton Nagel, Illinois jrapeyton@gmail.com Kim Heller Junior Programs Coordinator juniors@redangus.org Website: redangus.org/junior-red-angus Facebook: JuniorRedAngus Snapchat: juniorredangus Instagram: jrasssoc

The entire JRA board is excited to share this experience with junior members!

We look forward to seeing everyone’s participation and progress through this course. Please reach out to us with any questions!

Scholarship reminder!

There are scholarships available for junior-aged commercial producers or youth interested in the beef industry.

These scholarships cover the costs to attend Round-Up in July. Roundup will be held July 14-19 in Kentucky and Tennessee. Throughout this event we will tour different ranches and industry locations. For more information about this scholarship, go to the Junior Red Angus tab at RedAngus.org. If you know someone interested or who would enjoy coming to this event, please encourage them to apply! ■

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Efficiency. Fertility. Docililty.

Andras Fresh Air G010 Brilliance D068 son that’s as long as a train and loaded down with performance and carcass merit.

Andras Spot On G028 Hits the genetic sweet-spot. Maternal brother to Rolex, sired by Spot On. Double-bred Brilliance.

This On Demand son is big-footed and as wide as a truck.

Top 3% REA 4% WW, 5% YW

Andras Game Changer G004

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Proven in the Sandhills of Nebraska, Leading Edge is an exciting sire that brings an abundance of quality and balance to the table. He has sired sale topping bulls, and big bodied hard working young cows. Leading Edge is one of those “no holes, do everything right” kind of bulls!

Between Dvorak Brothers Ranches and their customers, there have been over a thousand first calf heifers calved bred to Leading Edge with no known pulls. Now that’s what we call “proven calving ease!” Leading Edge sires a ton of volume, true muscle and width of base, and will improve foot quality. His daughters are big ribbed, easy fleshing cows with some of the best udders you’ll find. They are the cowboy kind!

Take the guesswork out of your breeding plans and add Leading Edge!

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Production Sales

Axtell Cattle Co. Sale date:

March 30, 2020 at 1pm

More info:

Axtellcattlecompany.com

Sale location: Sterling Livestock Commission Sterling, CO

Croissant Red Angus Sale date:

March 28, 2020

More info:

Croissantredangus.com

Sale location: Briggsdale, CO

April 9, 2020

Sale location: Burlington Livestock Exchange More info:

Sale date:

Private Treaty

More info:

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Sale location: Wellington, CO

Peterson Ranches

Kravig Red Angus Sale date:

Meadowlark Ranch & Cattle Company LLC

Burlington, CO

Kravigredangus.com

Leachman Cattle Company

Sale date:

Private Treaty

More info:

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Sale location: Nunn, CO

Sheaman Ranch Sale date:

Private Treaty

Sale location: Leachman Headquarters Bull Barn

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Sale date:

March 21 - 23, 2020

Fort Collins, CO

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Sale location: Fort Collins, CO

Sale date:

Private Treaty

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SRS Red Angus More info: David Stavely

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Sale location: Limon, CO

Sale date:

High Altitude Sale -

April 1, 2020 at 12pm

Sale location: La Junta Livestock More info:

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Annual Production Sale March 30, 2020 Calvo Red Knight 86A

1:00 p.m. (MST) Sterling Livestock Commission Sterling, Colorado

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Evaluating Carcass EPD Differences

by Ryan Boldt, Director of Breed Improvement

When looking at a selection of bulls, there are always several Economically Relevant Traits that relate to end-product merit. These traits determine much of the value of animals that are fed out. These traits include Quality Grade (Marbling), Yield Grade and Carcass Weight. The RAAA publishes EPDs for each of these traits and they are also included in the GridMaster selection index.

Within the IGS genetic evaluation EPDs for carcass traits are estimated using two models. The first produces the Backfat and Marbling EPD. Within this genetic evaluation the phenotypes that are used include carcass marbling, carcass backfat, ultrasound intramuscular fat and ultrasound backfat. The second model used for carcass traits produces the Rib Eye Area and Carcass Weight EPD. The phenotypes used in this evaluation include carcass weight, carcass rib eye area, ultrasound rib eye area, post weaning gain and weaning weight.

For both models the multiple trait approach is used because the actual carcass measurements cannot be recorded. The other traits included in the evaluation can be viewed as indicator traits that help predict how an animal would perform for the ERT carcass traits. The different phenotypes are related in the evaluation through genetic correlations. A genetic correlation measures the strength of the relationship between the genes that affect performance in both traits. For the Yield Grade EPD the different components that are used include those in the USDA Yield Grade equation.

When making selections based on EPDs, it is important to remember their designed purpose. EPDs are designed to be used to compare predicted performance among two animals. There are some base assumptions that are used when looking at EPDs. The first being that the EPD difference in performance would manifest if both animals were mated to genetically similar dams. Additionally, EPD predictions look to predict the mean difference in progeny performance. Within any mating with a sire there will be variability in the phenotypic outcomes. These predictions are also focused on the mean difference in performance among the progeny. Due to the nature of inheritance there will always be variability in any mating however, when large groups of animals are examined the predictions do show that they are predicting performance differences in actual data.

To show an example of this, a large group of animals that had carcass data submitted on them were used. The test group included 373 animals with carcass records. All carcass records were adjusted to 567 days of age, because it was the average of the group.

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The second and more important factor is that the direction of each of the trend lines shows the EPDs are predicting the average results as we would expect. The animals with the more desirable EPDs are producing progeny that, on average, have the more desirable phenotypes. This example shows that if EPDs are used for selection decisions, then genetic progress and improvement in progeny phenotypes will also occur. Due to the nature of carcass traits being moderately heritable, it is possible to make considerable genetic progress for these traits using EPDs for selection decisions. ■

LARSON VICTORIA JOAN 063-281

LOT 1 - VF REFORM 809F-063

LOT 14 - VF REVELATION G905-063

HER SONS SELL! Lot 1 and Lot 14

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG DMI MILK 192 46 12 -1.4 59 95 0.23 1.77 29 ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA BFAT 12 7 19 0.4 0.17 18 -0.01 0.05 5

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG DMI MILK 232 49 11 -1.5 60 98 0.24 1.75 25 ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA BFAT 9 6 25 0.63 0.1 25 0.2 0.04 5

COLEY’S 503R ABIGAIL 8139

LOT 3 - VF REFORM 815F-121

LOT 5 - VF HARD DRIVE 803F-121

HER SONS SELL! Lot 3 and Lot 5

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG DMI MILK 156 46 9 -0.7 64 103 0.24 2.14 19 ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA BFAT 3 9 5 17 0.32 0.2 27 -0.04 0.04

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG DMI MILK 175 49 14 -2 65 106 0.26 1.65 24 ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA BFAT 4 13 7 16 0.57 0.23 18 -0.28 0.04

LARSON FLO MARIE 245-369

LOT 22 - VF SENECA G992-8139

LOT 24 - VF REFORM G941-117

HER SONS SELL!

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG DMI MILK 200 48 9 0.7 76 116 0.25 1.74 16 ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA BFAT 5 9 5 21 0.23 0.1 24 0.24 0.05

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG DMI MILK 176 46 9 -1.2 58 96 0.24 1.87 31 ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA BFAT 3 10 5 19 0.27 0.14 27 0.21 0.05

RAAA# 1384679

RAAA# 1282291

RAAA# 1510595

Lot 22 and Lot 24

HERD

HERD

HERD

RAAA# 4067240

RAAA# 4067254

RAAA# 4187896

HERD

HERD

HERD

RAAA# 4187882

RAAA# 4067224

RAAA# 4187892

LOT 6 - VF HARD DRIVE 806F-245 HERD

180 ME 8

RAAA# 4067230

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG 52 14 -1.6 70 112 0.26 HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW 14 8 15 0.68 -0.03 25

DMI 1.72 REA 0.34

MILK 20 BFAT 0.01

LOT 19 - VF EPIPHANY G910-7176 HERD

220 ME 1

LOT 15 - VF REFORM G906-1637 HERD

197 ME 6

RAAA# 4187870

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG 51 10 -0.1 74 117 0.27 HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW 10 6 19 0.61 0.08 46

DMI 1.66 REA 0.42

HERD

203 ME 4

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG 47 15 - 2.4 61 95 0.22 HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW 9 10 20 0.37 0.07 19

DMI 1.72 REA 0.28

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG DMI MILK 51 15 -3.5 69 110 0.26 1.45 17 HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA BFAT 12 7 20 0.69 0.18 51 0.34 0.04

LOT 17 - VF REFORM G904-1637 MILK 21 BFAT 0.03

HERD

217 ME 6

LOT 8 - M11B REFORM F423

RAAA# 4121866

RAAA# 4187902

RAAA# 4187874

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG 49 13 -0.9 66 107 0.26 HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW 12 7 21 0.4 0.1 33

DMI 1.66 REA 0.27

MILK 26 BFAT 0.04

HERD

158 ME 5

GRID CED BW WW YW ADG 51 16 -1.2 71 113 0.26 HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW 12 9 12 0.56 0.01 41

DMI 1.61 REA 0.44

RAAA# 3730329

HER SONS SELL! Lot 6 and Lot 19

LARSON LADY KATYA 121-8104 MILK 30 BFAT 0.03

LOT 10 - M11B HARD DRIVE F422

RAAA# 4121874

VF FLO MARIE 1637-245

MILK 18 BFAT 0.01

RAAA# 1437582

HER SONS SELL! Lot 15 and Lot 17

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Red Angus Genetics and GAP Flourish in Niche Natural Market

by Teres Lambert for American Red Angus Magazine

Mark Frasier, Fort Morgan, Colorado, doesn’t own a cow. He’s a stockerfeeder operator and data junky who relies on seven repeat cow-calf producers to sell him their calves that will help him achieve his goal of 95% or higher Choice and Prime with 25% or fewer YG4 and 5s.

Feeding cattle since the early 1990s, Mark Frasier, F Cross Cattle Co. of Fort Morgan, Colorado, became more intentional about 15 to 20 years. That’s when Frasier started owning every steer and heifer he backgrounds and feeds out and became involved with a natural beef program. Frasier retains ownership through every animal that hangs on the rail and sells on the grid.

“My intention is to finish every animal I own, and it is to my advantage to finish out every animal and get paid for how each performs on the rail,” he said.

Let’s be clear here – Frasier doesn’t own any cows. F Cross Cattle Co. is purely a stocker-feeder operation that buys calves from seven producers every fall.

These producers, however, aren’t just any producers.

Frasier knows each producer’s cattle and knows they have the genetics to perform on the range and in the feedyard and hang a desirable carcass. Each of his seven producers has been part of his program for at least five years, with his first relationship still going strong after 12-plus years.

“My first producer relationship was purely by accident,” Frasier said. “We bought a few calves from this one couple 56 American Red Angus Magazine ■ March 2020

and found that their calves qualified for the natural beef program.

“Word-of-mouth has helped us secure other producers and being competitive with our pricing helps keep them.

“I have always viewed these producers as partners. They may not be financial partners, but they are genetic partners who raise calves that meet the requirements of the natural beef program we participate in, and we couldn’t do what we do without them.”

All but one of Frasier’s partners use Red Angus genetics, with five partners having predominantly Red Angus genetics. Some of the five partners use Red Angus bulls on Red Angus females while the others use Red Angus bulls on Red Angus-cross females.

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X-FACTOR X REDEMPTION X EXPECTATION 185HB, 54GM, 14CE, -2.5BW, 75WW, 119YW, 20MILK, -1ME, 14HP, 7CEM, 14ST, 0.69MB, 0.49RE, $20,046PRO, $69RAN

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INFLUENCE X DENIRO X PACKER 201HB, 51GM, 16CE, -2.5BW, 65WW, 100YW, 16MILK, 0ME, 12HP, 9CEM, 17ST, 0.54MB, 0.34RE, $10,380PRO, $32RAN

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9372G • 4110816 • 1/11/19

9374G • 4110820 • 1/15/19

9802G • 4137540 • 12/29/18

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X-PORTER X TAKEOVER X NEW CHAPTER ORACLE X HOBO DESIGN X RIBEYE NO WORRIES X KINGMAKER X TAKEOVER 145HB, 52GM, 13CE, -3.1BW, 65WW, 100YW, 10MILK, -2ME, 217HB, 51GM, 15CE, -1.2BW, 73WW, 113YW, 20MILK, 0ME, 178HB, 51GM, 16CE, -4.9BW, 57WW, 96YW, 29MILK, 0ME, 17HP, 3CEM, 10ST, 0.72MB, 0.39RE, $16,901PRO, $81RAN 16HP, 8CEM, 18ST, 0.54MB, 0.25RE, $11,987PRO, $32RAN 19HP, 8CEM, 13ST, 0.69MB, -0.06RE, $13,626PRO, $65RAN

WATCHMAN X BRUTE FORCE X EXPECTATION WATCHMAN X EXT 5233 X SIGNATURE WATCHMAN X TYSON X EPIC R397K 264HB, 52GM, 18CE, -2.7BW, 66WW, 107YW, 30MILK, 3ME, 219HB, 50GM, 20CE, -3.6BW, 68WW, 110YW, 21MILK, 5ME, 234HB, 51GM, 16CE, -2.9BW, 72WW, 115YW, 21MILK, 1ME, 16HP, 12CEM, 22ST, 0.39MB, 0.31RE, $14,260PRO, $46RAN 16HP, 13CEM, 17ST, 0.47MB, 0.25RE, $18,345PRO, $84RAN 17HP, 11CEM, 19ST, 0.38MB, 0.49RE, $13,225PRO, $56RAN

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Red Angus Genetics and GAP Flourish in Niche Natural Market Frasier said he favors Red Angus genetics for several reasons. One, the cattle tend to finish within the same time frame and are more predictable. Two, he’s pretty happy with how they hang on the rail, as they tend to grade Choice without sacrificing yield grade. And, three, Red Angus genetics fit within the parameters of Meyers Natural Angus, the branded natural beef program he’s been a part of for nine years.

F Cross Cattle partners deliver their calves to Frasier’s ranch in the fall, with the calves averaging 550 lbs. Frasier winters and backgrounds the calves, placing them in nearby Magnum Feedyard LLC when a pen group hits the target placement weight of 850 to 900 lbs. Pen groups will go into the feedyard anywhere from June through September. Typically, Frasier will have up to eight pens on feed – about 1,300 head – by the time all are in the feedyard.

Once cattle are delivered to the feedyard, they remain in the same pen until they are ready to harvest. Frasier’s intent is to sort well enough the first time, so the cattle never have to be sorted again – and so far, that practice has worked. His target out-weight is 1,350 to 1,400 lbs.

“Fourteen hundred pounds is ideal for this particular class of program,” Frasier stated.

The “this particular class of program” that Frasier is referring to is Meyer Natural Beef’s Global Animal Partnership program that markets beef to Whole Foods Market.

While Meyer Natural Angus program has requirements such as raised using humane handling practices, no growth implants or synthetic hormones, no antibiotics in any form, no ionophores, no animal by-products, born and raised in the United States and finishing feedlot only, Meyer’s GAP program has these requirements plus mandates that animals must be outside 70% of their lives.

“I chose to go into a natural beef program like Meyer Natural Angus because I was always looking to add value to what I produce,” Frasier said. “If the requirements are within the constraints of my resources, I’m interested.

“As for Meyer’s GAP division, we were already doing the practices required to qualify, so why not get paid for it. I’m producing a product for a specific market and buyer and have tooled my program to meet their market. Sure, it requires documentation, but I’m a data geek anyway,” he said.

“The worse thing I can do is produce what everybody else does.”

58 American Red Angus Magazine ■ March 2020

Frasier favors Red Angus genetics because the cattle tend to finish within the same time frame and are more predictable.

Frasier is a fan of grid marketing, adding that Meyer’s grid is fairly simple.

To earn a premium from Meyer, Frasier must provide carcasses that grade Choice or Prime and fall within a hot carcass weight window of 600 to 1,050 pounds. There is also a 30% limit on Yield Grade 4s and Yield Grade 5s.

Carcasses that don’t meet these criteria don’t qualify for a premium.

To date, Frasier has never been penalized for too many YG4s and YG5s. Falling within the window for hot carcass weight has never been an issue, either, as only a handful have not hit that weight range.

As for Choice and Prime, Frasier’s goal is to achieve 95% Choice and Prime. Last year, he hit 97% Choice and Prime.

With the Meyer program, Frasier still has a market for carcasses that don’t grade Choice or Prime; he simply doesn’t get Meyer’s premium.

When he dives into the economics, Fraiser said he strives to get cattle that will grade and not over finish. His goal is to get as much weight as he can.

“With the genetics and predictability our cattle have, our animals peak finish at 1,400 pounds and always fall into Meyer Natural Angus’ hot carcass weight acceptable range,” he elaborated. “Input is planned based on animal size, conformation and background of the cattle.”

With 30 years of experience feeding cattle, Frasier says he’s learned a lot through the years. One of the lessons he values most is learning patience.

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S022F • 3864129 • 1/31/18

PRESTIGOUS X TYSON X TOOL TIME 160HB, 50GM, 13CE, -2.3BW, 66WW, 105YW, 17MILK, 1ME, 11HP, 8CEM, 1ST, 0.52MB, -0.08RE, $11,847PRO, $39RAN

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PLATINUM X STORMER X SEQUOYA 165HB, 53GM, 8CE, 0.6BW, 79WW, 131YW, 25MILK, 5ME, 11HP, 5CEM, 14ST, 0.62MB, 0.23RE, $16767PRO, $47RAN

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8892F • 4056442 • 9/15/18

PLATINUM X ROCKET X P707 177HB, 54GM, 10CE, -1.1BW, 63WW, 107YW, 20MILK, -1ME, 13HP, 5CEM, 15ST, 0.88MB, 0.12RE, $14,550PRO, $38RAN

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9184G • 4071386 • 2/9/19

DECLARATION X PREMIER X SHURSHOT 194HB, 53GM, 9CE, -0.1BW, 72WW, 121YW, 20MILK, 1ME, 10HP, 7CEM, 18ST, 0.60MB, 0.30RE, $11,839PRO, $17RAN

FEDERATION X HUGHES X EXT 5233 191HB, 48GM, 11CE, -0.6BW, 62WW, 92YW, 25MILK, 1ME, 11HP, 9CEM, 19ST, 0.49MB, 0.15RE, $11,862PRO, $45RAN

MIGHTY MO X ENDURANCE X SEQUOYA 189HB, 49GM, 11CE, 0.4BW, 66WW, 103YW, 25MILK, 2ME, 10HP, 6CEM, 19ST, 0.39MB, -0.01RE, $7,186PRO, -3RAN

8320F • 4009062 • 9/19/18

8528F • 4009076 • 9/10/18

8650F • 4041260 • 4/2/18

Great Maternal and Carcass Numbers!

110 MPPA Dam and Granddam!

Highest Herdbuilder Index in this High Growth Bull!

High Growth and Carcass in this Stud!

Backed by a 109 MPPA Dam!

Great balance and spread in this bull!

PLATINUM X NEW DEAL X TREND SETTER STATISTICIAN X SEQUOYA X DIRECTION DECLARATION X P707 X COMMITMENT 191HB, 54GM, 8CE, 1.3BW, 63WW, 105YW, 25MILK, 0ME, 189HB, 49GM, 15CED, -2.4BW, 63WW, 102YW, 31MILK, 2ME, 211HB, 54GM, 10CE, 0.0BW, 75WW, 130YW, 20MILK, 0ME, 13HP, 4CEM, 17ST, 0.69MB, 0.21RE, $8,889PRO, $27RAN 10HP, 8CEM, 17ST, 0.42MB, 0.03RE, $10,300PRO, $40RAN 10HP, 6CEM, 19ST, 0.64MB, 0.23RE, $12,994PRO, $8RAN

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Brian Brigham 970-481-5192 brian@orionbeefgroup.com

Terrel Platt 541-379-0413 terrel@orionbeefgroup.com

Red Angus Genetics and GAP Flourish in Niche Natural Market “I’ve learned that you can feed cattle for 180 days and not have an overfat animal. You can manage cattle when you know the endpoint.”

This self-proclaimed data junky keep tracks of feedyard and carcass performance and shares the data with his partners. A partner, however, doesn’t just receive the data on his or her animals; partners get their own data and the data of other partners. This, Frasier noted, gives all producers a benchmark.

“Partners want to know how their animals performed throughout the time I own them,” he said. “I hear about how they adjusted their genetic selection based on feedyard performance and carcass qualities which they don’t even directly benefit from.

“I depend on my partners for genetics, and they’ve proven that they know genetics. My job is production going forward. And we are all on the same team when it comes to providing a high-quality, consistent end product that give consumers a satisfying eating experience.” ■

60 American Red Angus Magazine ■ March 2020

Red Angus cattle fed at F Cross Cattle Co. hang on the rail well as they tend to grade Choice without sacrificing yield grade.

Spring Herdbuilder Bull Sale

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April 11, 2020

Selling 250 Red Angus and Red Hybred Bulls

Weschenfelder Development Center • Shepherd, MT • 1:00 PM MST

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ID

Reg #

9016G

4109992

DOB

HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

ME

HPG

CEM

ST

1/2/19 181

53

15

-2.4

79

120

16

-1

17

8

13

MB

YG

CW

0.77 0.10 37

RE

BF

$PROFIT

$RANCH

0.31 0.03 $21,449

$80

X-FACTOR X BOURNE X RIGHT DIRECTION • The #1 $Profit Bull in the Offering and of the Top 5 in the Database!

9014G

4109988

1/2/19 190

54

14

-2.8

76

116

14

0

12

8

15

0.82 0.05 46

0.66 0.04 $20,472

$81

8

13

0.74 0.12 34

0.40 0.06 $19,881

$67

8

17

0.64 -0.01 36

0.51 0.02 $19,488

$65

0.49 0.03 $19,298

$58

X-FACTOR X NEXTPECTATION X GUAPO • Great One/Two Punch for $Profit and $Ranch!

9228G

4110414

2/10/19 187

53

15

-2.6

72

111

14

2

17

X-PORTER X NIGHT CALVER X JEWEL MAKER • Great Spread with Carcass and Indexes!

9018G

4109996

1/2/19 211

54

15

-2.6

75

118

22

1

12

ORACLE X ROLLIN DEEP X YIELD GRADE • Best Combination of Herdbuilder, Gridmaster, $Profit and $Ranch!

9145G

LSF MEW X-Factor 6693D One of the Hottest Bulls in Our Program!

4110248

1/27/19 202

53

17

-2.1

74

115

19

1

12

9

16

0.53 0.03 36

ORACLE X SURE SHOT X DENIRO • Solid Cow Family backs up this bull with a 104 MPPA and a 106MPPA!

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ID

Reg #

9126G

4110210

HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

ME

HPG

CEM

ST

1/24/19 194

DOB

52

19

-5.1

69

106

14

-4

13

9

14

MB

YG

CW

0.62 0.07 33

RE

BF

$PROFIT

$RANCH

0.21 0.02 $16,061

$102

0.46 0.04 $18,064

$96

X-FACTOR X TITONKA X REDEMPTION • One of the Highest Bulls in the entire Database for $Ranch!

9222G

4110402

2/9/19 154

50

18

-5.1

64

101

23

2

15

10

11

0.48 0.08 37

X-FACTOR X NIGHT CALVER X JEWEL MAKER • Big Time Calving Ease, Maternal and $Ranch Bull!

9204G

4110366

2/7/19 172

51

19

-5.0

65

102

18

1

15

11

11

0.52 0.07 31

0.37 0.04 $18,433

$94

9

14

0.63 0.10 19

0.25 0.05 $19,538

$93

11

0.50 0.10 31

0.39 0.06 $15,177

$92

X-PORTER X PREMIER X PACKER • Pedigree is packed with some of the best of all time!

9296G

4110550

2/27/19 177

50

19

-5.3

60

94

19

-1

13

X-MAN X PREMIER X NORSKI • Calving Ease bull with all of the $ Indexes that you need!

9129G

4110216

1/25/19 172

51

18

-3.7

69

106

16

-1

17

10

X-PORTER X BOURNE X CONQUEROR • Great Balance and Optimization in this Herd Bull!

If You are Looking for Herdbuilding Bulls this Group is the Best in the Breed!

LSF MEW X-Porter 6695D The Select Sires Superstar Herd Sire with over 40 Sons Selling!

ID

Reg #

9058G

4110076

HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

ME

HPG

CEM

ST

1/8/19 260

DOB

52

17

-3.1

71

111

19

0

14

10

23

0.43 -0.01 11

MB

YG

CW

0.16 0.01 $14,417

RE

BF

$PROFIT

$RANCH

$41

9

23

0.58 -0.02 34

0.58 0.03 $11,576

$37

ORACLE X TITONKA X BANK STATEMENT • Great Spread, Maternals and Stayability!

9224G

4110406

2/10/19 254

52

16

-2.5

66

105

14

2

12

ORACLE X FROSTY X ENTERPRISE • Combines High Herdbuilder with Exceptional Carcass!

9044G

4110048

1/6/19 252

50

18

-4.8

62

95

21

1

13

9

23

0.47 0.03 37

0.35 0.01 $14,417

$63

12

11

22

0.59 0.20 29

0.13 0.06 $15,129

$62

21

0.69 0.12 35

0.20 0.03 $14,635

$65

ORACLE X TITONKA X PREMIER • Herdbuilder Index at the very top of the breed!

9028G

4110016

1/4/19 248

50

18

-3.5

67

106

18

2

ORACLE X NIGHT CALVER X PROSPECT • Calving Ease Spread Bull that can get it done!

9096G

4110150

1/20/19 247

52

18

-4.2

67

106

15

1

15

11

ORACLE X REDEMPTION X PACKER • Solid Balance in this Herd Bull Prospect!

Ground Pounders that will sire the Heaviest Calves on the Block!

ID

Reg #

9097G

4110152

DOB

HB

GM

CED

BW

WW

YW

Milk

ME

HPG

CEM

ST

1/20/19 191

54

10

0.1

84

136

10

-2

13

8

16

0.68 0.13 43

MB

YG

CW

0.23 0.03 $18,585

RE

BF

$PROFIT

$RANCH

$25

12

0.48 0.19 52

0.33 0.05 $17,874

$57

0.30 0.03 $14,023

$57

0.32 0.05 $13,908

$43

0.41 0.06 $14,949

$73

PLEDGE X REDEMPTION X PACKER • Add pounds with this power bull and his 120 AWR!

Brown Oracle B112 An All Around Balanced Bull that Optimizes all Traits!

9213G

4110384

2/9/19 155

52

10

-1.2

84

133

13

5

14

6

MAXIMUM X PROFITBUILDER X PROSPECT • One of the Highest Growth Bulls in the Entire Offering!

9180G

4110318

2/4/19 220

54

11

-0.3

83

137

16

1

11

6

20

0.43 0.09 34

PURSUIT X EPIC R397K X PACKER • Put some pounds on the ground with this powerful Herd Bull Prospect!

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4110014

1/4/19 155

54

9

0.2

82

131

13

-2

17

1

12

0.58 0.16 39

X-PORTER X PROFITBUILDER X PREMIER • Sire some feedlot cattle with this exceptional growth bull!

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4109966 12/30/18 165

53

13

-1.4

82

122

8

-3

14

7

12

0.60 0.07 21

X-PORTER X BOURNE X MOONSHINE • This is the bull to change the growth in any herd!

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4110078

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55

15

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77

125

22

0

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9

18

0.75 0.02 39

0.47 0.02 $18,319

$32

13

9

22

0.79 0.06 32

0.34 0.03 $15,519

$41

12

12

0.46 0.11 22

0.19 0.05 $16,221

$90

ORACLE X GENUINE X SUPERCHARGE • Great Spread in this Outcross Prospect!

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4110300

2/2/19 248

54

14

-1.0

76

120

16

1

ORACLE X BOURNE X PROSPECT • One of the Best Contenders in the Entire Offering!

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4109998

1/3/19 188

51

22

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76

113

10

-1

13

X-FACTOR X TITONKA X CONQUEST • Semen selling potential in this extreme calving ease sire!

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9031G

4110022

1/4/19 235

54

18

-2.4

75

120

16

5

9

10

20

0.68 0.11 27

0.17 0.04 $15,694

$54

10

13

0.50 0.17 29

0.04 0.04 $16,033

$55

ORACLE X KINGMAKER X TAKEOVER • Balance and Optimization in this Outlier Bull!

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4110554

2/28/19 180

52

15

-1.9

78

122

15

1

16

LIBERTY X MYTHOS X PROSPECT • Complete LSF Pedigree in this Spread Bull!

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Meyer Natural Angus – Committed to Quality Not every kid whose grandparents owned and operated a small meat packing and distributing business enter the meat business. But that is precisely what Robert Meyer did. And today Meyer Natural Angus is one of the most successful branded beef programs in the nation.

Meyer’s entry into the beef industry began in the 1990s when Meyer – a savvy businessman with a passion for doing things the right way for both animals and Mother Earth – began accumulating land in Montana’s Big Blackfoot River area just west of the Continental Divide. More than two dozen property acquisitions allowed Meyer to form the largest ranch in the valley: Meyer Company Ranch.

Meyer’s breed of choice for Meyer Company Ranch was Red Angus as he believed solid Red Angus genetics would help the company market high-quality calves and bulls while producing high-quality, consistent beef.

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Through the years, Meyer Natural Angus branched out, relying on fellow ranchers to provide animals for its branded beef program. But not just any rancher was allowed to participate in Meyer’s program.

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173HB, 50GM, 17CE, -4.7BW, 69WW, 113YW, 22MILK, 14ST, 169HB, 53GM, 15CE, -2.6BW, 67WW, 113YW, 13MILK, 13ST, 184HB, 56GM, 6CED, 1.3BW, 75WW, 133YW, 22MILK, 15ST, 0.68MB, 0.27RE, $20,357PRO, $102RAN 0.91MB, -0.03RE, $18,917PRO, $22RAN 0.82MB, 0.54RE, $16,988PRO, $41RAN

LSF SRR RANCHER 7190E

214HB, 51GM, 12CED, -3.6BW, 68WW, 108YW, 25MILK, 19ST, 0.98MB, -0.34RE, $16,026PRO, $93RAN

158HB, 54GM, 14CE, -3.9BW, 65WW, 107YW, 16MILK, 12ST, 188HB, 51GM, 16CE, -3.0BW, 60WW, 97YW, 26MILK, 15ST, 0.82MB, -0.01RE, $21,446PRO, $77RAN 1.09MB, 0.11RE, $18,386PRO, $82RAN

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Red Angus Genetics and GAP Flourish in Niche Natural Market After establishing firm roots in Red Angus genetics, Meyer used the Meyer Company Ranch to build the foundation for an integrated natural beef program called Meyer Natural Angus, dedicated to raising Angus cattle without the use of added hormones or antibiotics.

In its first year, nearly 200 head of Red Angus from Meyer Company Ranch were harvested. Through the years, Meyer Natural Angus branched out, relying on fellow ranchers to provide animals for its branded beef program. But not just any rancher was allowed to participate in Meyer’s program.

Ranches accepted into the Meyer Natural Angus program were required to follow Meyer’s belief that quality could only be achieved with being a good steward to the animal and the land. Meyer Natural Angus is held to the strictest of standards by the Meyer Natural Foods Humanely Handled Program. The third-party-verified program ensures the highest levels of transparency, independence and integrity.

"My promise to our customers has always been the same: to consistently provide the industry's highest quality, best-tasting beef with a commitment to environmentally sound practices, humane animal treatment and personal integrity. I stand behind this commitment the best way I know – by put-

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ting my name on everything we sell," said Robert E. Meyer, founder and owner of Meyer Natural Angus.

The Meyer family of natural companies today consists of Meyer Company Ranch, Meyer Natural Angus, Laura's Lean Beef and Meyer Natural Angus.com. Meyer Natural Angus GAP producers provide beef for Whole Foods Market and its more discriminate beef buyers.

Distributing a high-quality natural Angus product keeps the Meyer Natural Angus procurement team on the hunt for genetically superior cattle that have the capability of producing an enjoyable eating experience. To learn more about Meyer Natural Angus, contact Blake Angell at bangell@meyerfoods.com. ■

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Management Before Medicine Maximizes Genetic Potential

by Sarah Hill for American Red Angus Magazine

In today’s cattle business, producers seek every competitive edge to differentiate their cattle and gather the top premiums available. Taking a preventative focus to cattle management and emphasizing cattle health in all stages lays the foundation to maximize the genetic – and market – potential on a set of calves.

Prevention During Pregnancy Prevention steps can be taken even while the cow is pregnant, according to Dr. Bruce Hoffman, a technical consultant for cattle with Elanco Animal Health based in Billings, Montana. Hoffman said pregnancy is the first place the management-before-medicine concept comes into play.

“Start early in the year and start planning for when calves are weaned or before and make sure you have a plan to ad-

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dress the nutritional needs of the cow,” Hoffman said. “A preventative program will help reduce antibiotic use and treatment issues.”

Getting the cow proper nutrition means she will develop enough high-quality colostrum for the calf, according to Hoffman. “Are we getting enough energy and protein to those cows, especially if they are in the upper Great Plains with some early snow?”

Management Before Medicine Maximizes Genetic Potential Hoffman underlined the importance of not stressing cows too much from a nutritional perspective. “You have to be able to adjust your feeding program when the weather changes,” Hoffman said. “Cows need 30% more energy when temperatures drop to the single digits.”

Cows can still do well on poor-quality forages, according to Hoffman, but cattlemen should also add protein to the diet. Adding protein helps the rumen micro flora be stronger and actively healthy to break down those forages, so the cow isn’t expending valuable energy that should be going to maintain and grow the calf.

“It takes very little protein, not even required every day,” Hoffman said. “Keep your nutritionist involved.”

Calves get all of their nutrition from the mama cow prior to weaning, and as the rumen develops, that diet can be supplemented with grass forage or creep feed.

That additional protein also helps the cow with milk production, added Shelby Bartling, a nutrition consultant with CHS, based in Gregory, South Dakota.

genetics combined with health and nutrition to have calves that the feedlot wants – the premium product.”

“Making sure that calf gets high-quality colostrum helps build up the immune system so they are better able to respond to vaccinations and fight off bugs during more stressful weather,” she said. “You want to concentrate on

Bartling recommends that, in addition to protein and energy supplementation, cows also get enough vitamins and trace minerals and should participate in a vaccination program under veterinary oversight.

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Management Before Medicine Maximizes Genetic Potential Off to a Good Start If a calf does not receive proper nutrition in utero, the outcome is dealing with weak calf syndrome, according to Hoffman.

Calves that are born weak are more susceptible to scours or respiratory disease.

“There is definitely data based on fetal programming that has shown that if we don’t have ample nutrition for the cowherd, we’re going to get increased health issues for calves,” he said.

“We’re learning more all the time about fetal programming and how we can affect muscle fiber and fat development while calves are in the womb,” Bartling said. “Having that cow on an adequate plane of nutrition affects how much muscle fiber and fat deposits that calf is able to create, so they can express their full genetic potential.”

Calves get all of their nutrition from the mama cow prior to weaning, and as the rumen develops, that diet can be supplemented with grass forage or creep feed.

“We want to make sure they’re on a balanced, roughage-based diet so they achieve adequate gain with a properly functioning rumen that’s ready to perform at the feedlot,” Bartling said.

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Management Before Medicine Maximizes Genetic Potential “You can start transitioning calves to a more starch-based or grain diet, so when they get to the feedlot, the rumen is ready to step all the way to a grain-based diet.”

Bartling recommends that producers have a veterinarian-approved antibiotic protocol for any mass treatments.

Mega Calories for Growth Getting enough mega calories is the name of the game for Jay Mathern with Mathern Cattle Co. of Edgeley, North Dakota.

Mathern operates in partnership with his brother, Grant, to run 400 black and Red Angus cows on their operation that consists of 6,000 acres of corn, soybean and alfalfa, and 2,000 acres of pasture.

The Matherns work with a nutritionist to develop rations using potato byproducts, alfalfa-prairie hay, distillers grains, corn, mineral and supplements.

“We start calves at 46 mega calories, then bump them up to 48.5 mega calories and finally 52 mega calories until they reach 850 pounds,” Mathern said. “Then we decide if we’re going to finish them in our own feedlot.”

If cattle are sent to the feedlot, they are put on a 62 mega calorie diet and receive vaccinations in the spring and fall.

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“The disposition of the Red Angus is as important as the vaccination program,” Mathern said. “Calm cattle stay healthy and grow.”

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Management Before Medicine Maximizes Genetic Potential Low-Stress Environment “As a feedlot vet, the key is we really want the calf weaned in a low-stress environment a minimum of 45-60 days before they arrive at the feedlot,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman shared that data suggests higher costs for medication and increased amounts of death loss associated with calves that have been recently weaned prior to being shipped, that are not broke to feed bunks and water tanks or are not co-mingled.

Keeping cattle in a dry pen where they are not exposed to a higher bacteria load is also a good practice to follow, according to Hoffman, as is low-stress handling.

“The rougher they’re treated, the higher the likelihood to have issues with health and performance,” Hoffman said.

“It’s amazing how simple it is to do employee training ahead of time on cattle management. People get excited about doing the right thing, and all of those factors combine to create an environment where antibiotics will be used appropriately and not as a crutch.”

“The disposition of the Red Angus is as important as the vaccination program,” Mathern said. “Calm cattle stay healthy and grow. We’ve gotten away from breeds that tend to be more anxious for that very reason. It takes more energy to grow a calf that runs around.”

Ultimately, cattle that grow and gain will yield higher profitability, and the Matherns have seen that play out.

“We had 73% grade at Choice or higher and 3% grade Prime,” Mathern said. “We sell them on a quality grid and usually net back $50 to $75 per head above the standard. We’ve never seen a discount.”

Producers who take the time to plan their management and train their workers will reap the premium rewards of healthier, less stressed cattle on shipping day. These cattle will remain calm and content through the feedlot phase, finishing more efficiently with less animals headed to the sick pen – proof that management before medicine will yield more profit at each stage of production. ■

Mathern said he has observed that Red Angus cattle tend to stay calmer, so they seem to stay healthier.

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Minimizing BRD Through Genetic Resistance

by Heather Smith Thomas for American Red Angus Magazine Challenges abound in the cattle industry and Bovine Respiratory Disease is at the top of the list for financial leaches. Over one million cattle die annually to the tune of $1 billion in lost revenue, therefore meriting closer inspection at out-of-the-box prevention methods. calfhood stresses, etc. and should not be perishing at feedlot age.”

While antibiotics are paramount in treating BRD, also known as pneumonia or shipping fever, avoiding the health issue altogether is the optimal solution. Some cattle exhibit stronger disease resistance, leading researchers to took towards genetic approaches to select cattle with tougher immune systems.

Research One extensive project focused on the possibility of genetic tests to identify cattle less susceptible to respiratory disease. Several groups worked together in the Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex Coordinated Agricultural Project – researchers at Texas A&M, Washington State University, University of CaliforniaDavis, New Mexico State University, Colorado State University, USDA Agricultural Research Service and GeneSeek.

Genetic Genesis While feedlots are affected most dramatically

by BRD, genetic selection and breeding starts with the cow-calf sector and the seedstock breeders from which they purchase their bulls.

Alison Van Eenennaam, Ph.D.

The research project involved both beef and dairy, but the beef side was more challenging because of multiple breeds. “We found that if you develop a test that works in one breed, it may not work as well in another,” said Van Eenennaam. We’re hoping, since we’re using the high-density 770,000 chip, that it will help identify markers that work well across breeds, but this will be more difficult because there are multiple genes involved.”

Alison Van Eenennaam, Ph.D., cooperative “Dairy folks have had some success in genetic Extension specialist, animal genomics and evaluations for various genetic diseases; there biotechnology, UC-Davis, said the research Josh Szasz, D.V.M. is now a health index that includes ketosis, utilized large populations of animals with metritis and some of the other classical disBRD morbidity, and control groups that had eases in dairy cattle. These have been incorporated in the the same exposure but did not get sick. “We genotyped Zoetis panel and official USDA evaluations, and utilized those animals, looking at DNA markers in the genomes of by some dairies,” she said. those two groups. We wanted to see if some markers only show up – or show up more frequently – in the group that In beef breeds, it’s difficult to get sufficient data to dedidn’t get sick, or in the group that did get sick. Someday, velop accurate predictions for diseases, especially for breeders might be able to incorporate this knowledge into BRD, and producers may not know how the animals perselection decisions to raise animals that don’t get sick as form in the feedlot unless they retain ownership. often,” said Van Eenennaam.

“We’d still have to use management strategies to minimize incidence of BRD, like vaccination and low-stress cattle handle techniques, but genetic knowledge would provide another tool to try to decrease problems,” she said. “This would be especially helpful for feedlots, where most deaths occur. These losses are huge and result in more antibiotic use. About 1% of feedlot animals don’t make it through to finish. They’ve lived through birth, 88 American Red Angus Magazine ■ March 2020

“Various small-effect gene locations were identified in our research, but none are sufficient to create a commercial genetic test,” said Van Eenennaam. “The trait of getting sick with BRD is not hugely heritable, but if we had some good indicator traits, we could select animals less susceptible to disease.” She said they need more statistics and some breed associations are working on securing more records in their respective databases.

Minimizing BRD Through Genetic Resistance Simplot has their own large cattle population, owned from birth to slaughter, and records how those animals perform in the feedlot. “They have incorporated BRD in their selection index and are now choosing animals whose offspring are less susceptible. If you have a single breed, in this case a terminal breed, with Charolais sires and records, you can match the genomics and records, and then make selections,” she said.

The challenge with making it work across the beef industry is the many breeds and individual operations involved and lack of information coming back from the feedlot to breed associations. “It’s not impossible to select animals that are less susceptible to disease; it’s just that you need these records,” said Van Eenennaam.

Crossbreeding The commercial cattleman, who doesn’t keep as many records as a purebred breeder, can get some genetic resistance to disease just by crossbreeding. This is the simplest way to genetically improve cattle health by creating animals with stronger immune systems.

“A BEEF magazine survey looked at producers’ breeding decisions, and there are still many commercial cattlemen utilizing just one breed – not taking advantage of crossbreeding. As geneticists, we puzzle over this, wondering why the message about benefits of heterosis is so hard to get across,” she said.

Good old-fashioned husbandry at the feed yard can make a difference, such as good pens, good bedding, good feed and trying to keep them healthy and comfortable.

Feedlots bear the brunt of BRD but don’t have control over genetic selection unless they own the animals from start to finish. “There are plenty of non-genetic things that can be done, however, to improve health of feedlot cattle, such as vaccinations, low-stress weaning, not shipping calves right off the cows and preconditioning. Those four things would probably do more to take care of the BRD problems than anything we can do with a genetic marker!”

BRD claims 1 million head of cattle annually, equating to a financial loss of $1 billion industry wide.

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Feedlot Perspective Dr. Josh Szasz, veterinarian for Five Rivers Cattle Feeders, a company with 11 feed yards in six states, said BRD continues to be the main health challenge when cattle first arrive. “We have some other challenges associated with high-performing genetics that plague us later in the feeding period, like bovine congestive heart failure, but October and November, the fall run, are the months we don’t look forward to because of the intensity of labor involved, and the psychological effect it has on everyone trying to deal with BRD in those calves,” said Szasz.

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Minimizing BRD Through Genetic Resistance “On the one hand, BRD is our biggest obstacle, but we think we have some control over it compared with BCHF, so we try to focus on the things we can control,” he said.

“Good old-fashioned husbandry at the feed yard can make a difference, such as good pens, good bedding, good feed and trying to keep them healthy and comfortable. If they don’t have much hair and we get bad fall weather, we provide wind breaks and bedding.”

Szasz continued, “Our northern yards in Colorado source different cattle than the southern yards. Feed yards in the Greeley area source a lot of cattle from the north as well as some big yearlings from California, cattle with good management and genetics. Those yards tend to have fewer problems with BRD.” “By contrast, our yards in the south buy some cattle in the Southeast or East, and BRD is a big headache. Those cattle seem to have been managed a little less intensively and often are not prepared for the feed yard.” Some have horns, bull calves may not have been castrated, and some heifers may be pregnant. Dealing with these problems after they come to the feed yard is stressful and they are more susceptible to BRD. Some calves are pulled right off the cows and shipped, but that’s often easier on them than being improperly weaned.

“We’d rather have calves weaned on the truck than partially weaned. We prefer them shipped directly to us and we’ll take care of them. We want them weaned for a minimum of 45 days or not at all,” said Szasz. Regarding vaccination guidelines, he wants calves to have already had a couple modified-live vaccinations at least two or three weeks apart, and at least a few weeks before they get to the feed yards.

He said producers tend to select for carcass traits and performance rather than disease resistance. Narrow trait selection in beef cattle is not unlike dairy cattle that have been selected for dry matter intake, milk production and good feet, ignoring other important traits. We no longer have very many hardy animals.

“Some of our yards in the southern High Plains see this in the Mexican cattle they feed. In years past, you rarely lost Mexican steers because they were so hardy. Now we’re seeing improvement in quality of Mexican cattle – a little more English influence and the cattle are a little less plain – but along with that we are seeing more BRD,” said Szasz.

“Whenever we get too far away from crossbreeding and hybrid vigor, we see more sickness and must work harder at keeping cattle healthy.”

Minimizing BRD Through Genetic Resistance Every set of cattle is different. “We try to project what they’ll do. We can pencil in more death loss, or the cost to cover metaphylaxis to thwart BRD. We have a good idea what an 8weight steer will do from a BRD standpoint compared with a 4-weight cutter bull. These two examples on opposite ends of the BRD risk spectrum are relatively easy to predict. It’s harder to predict what cattle in the middle will do, and harder to know what we can pay for them,” he said.

Estimates from various studies show that BRD is the root cause of 50-70% of cattle deaths in feedlots annually. If you only look at purchase price, assuming $900 per head, every 1% mortality would add a $9-per-head cost to your breakeven, according to one study. When you lose an animal to BRD, however, you lose more than just what you paid for him. Additional expenses include cost of treatment and retreatment, plus labor costs of pulling and re-treating that animal, and feed costs.

Some cattle don’t respond to treatment, due to permanent lung damage, and never do well. Several studies show that chronic cattle can be costlier than dead ones when you consider loss of performance, cost of feed and yardage. One study published in 2013 showed net return up to $30.37 per head for cattle with no BRD treatments, $17.79 per head for cattle with one BRD treatment, $1.93 per head for cattle with two treatments and -$45.52 for cattle with three or more treatments.

The more a producer can do to make sure calves are healthy before they leave the farm, the easier it is for the feedlot. Genetics definitely plays a role. “We can usually tell when a set of cattle might give us BRD problems. If they are very naïve, they’d better be well-vaccinated. To be ready for the pathogen load they’ll encounter when they arrive at the feed yard, they need some resistance. It will either come through vaccination, natural exposure, or a combination of both,” said Szasz. ■ Heterosis Improves Disease Resistance The gene pool is always diminished when a breed is established, selecting animals for certain traits and then mating them, with no outcrosses. These “stacked” genetics enable the animals to breed true (consistency in traits) but narrows genetic possibilities – including disease resistance. By contrast, crossbreeding with unrelated animals creates hardier individuals.

“We know disease resistance has relatively low heritability – about 10%,” said Van Eenennaam. “When a trait has low heritability, it is hard to improve on it from within breed selections. Low heritability traits are the ones that benefit most from heterosis. It stands to reason that crossbreeding would be beneficial for improving disease resistance. We certainly see this in terms of the overall health of crossbred animals,” she explained.

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2020 Production Sales

Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney, MT Sutherlin Red Angus & 3C Red Angus, Stevensville, MT Redland Red Angus, Hysham, MT Martin Red Angus, Glasgow, MT Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID Heart River Ranch, BelďŹ eld, ND Fritz Red Angus, Brady, MT Graystone Cattle Co., Stockport, IA Leland Red Angus, Sidney, MT Lucht Red Angus, Bozeman, MT Sun River Red Angus, Great Falls, MT Green Mountain Red Angus & Double D Red Angus, Three Forks, MT Klompien Red Angus & CK Red Angus, Manhattan, MT 9 Mile Ranch & Raisland Red Angus, Walla Walla, WA

66 Ranch, Havre, MT ADM Red Angus, Sanders, MT Angelo Cattle Co, Drummond, MT Blom Red Angus, Vida, MT Cabernet Cattle Co., Pomeroy, WA Christensen Red Angus, Park City, MT Cross F Red Angus, Parkman, WY Franz Ranch, Sidney, MT Geib Red Angus, Dagmar, MT Glacier Red Angus, Polson, MT

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Milk Creek Reds, Plevna, MT Feddes Red Angus, C-T Red Angus, Feddes Cattle Co. & Clark Red Angus, Manhattan, MT Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, MT Gibbs Red Angus, Glasgow, MT Northern Lites Ranch, Glasgow, MT Fischer Red Angus, Harlowton, MT Bowles J5 Red Angus, Glasgow, MT Knaub Red Angus, Midland Bull Test Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT 4C Red Angus, Hot Springs, MT I Like It Like That, Chinook, MT Koenig Red Angus, Glasgow, MT 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT Laubach Red Angus, Big Timber, MT

2020 Private Treaty Sales Harmony Hill, Bozeman, MT Hidden Hollow Ranch, Townsend, MT J Bar Stenberg Ranch, St. Ignatius, MT Lost Creek Red Angus, Molt, MT MARS Red Angus, Miles City, MT Meyer Cattle Co., Helmville,MT Ostendorf Red Angus, Miles City, MT Ott Red Angus, Reed Point, MT Owings Cattle Co., Powell Butte, OR Red Fork Red Angus, Kaycee, WY

Rock Creek Red Angus, Joliet, MT Rutledge Red Angus, Big Sandy, MT Shepherd Red Angus, Cody, WY Smieja Red Angus, Belgrade, MT Summers Red Angus, Flaxville,MT TG Red Angus, Dagmar, MT Three Way Ranch, St. Ignatius, MT Walking T Genetics, Joliet, MT Wiseman Red Angus, Glasgow, MT

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2020 Red Angus National Show

National Red Angus Open Show Open Show Date: Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 Judge: Eldon Krebs, NE

National Red Angus Pen Show Pen Show Date: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 Judge: Bill Conley, MO

National Western Stock Show Denver, Colorado National Red Angus Junior Show Junior Show Date: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 Judge: Amanda Schnoor, California Grand Champion Red Angus Female EDG FINLEY 3121 - 3902053, Hadley Hartman, NE

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Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull MF SENSEI 8328 - 4008434, Avery McMurphy, OK Junior Showmanship Winner Brett Pembrook, OK Reserve Grand Champion Red Angus Bull MCKY 8731 ET - 4049752, L83 Ranch, ND; McKay Cattle Co., OK

Intermediate Showmanship Winner Madison Fischer, TX

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Mark Blake Honored as Red Angus Director’s Herdsman of the Year Mark Blake, Gibbon, Nebraska, was selected as the 2020 Red Angus Director’s Herdsman of the Year at the National Red Angus Show during the National Western Stock Show. The award was announced prior to the selection of the grand champion open female on Jan. 13, 2020.

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Originally from Earl Park, Indiana, Blake grew up breeding and showing Limousin cattle on his family’s operation, Mar-Jon Farms. He was very active in the breed and served on the junior board of directors for the North American Limousin Junior Association. Prior to joining J6 Farms, he was a sales representative for Sullivan Supply.

“We are grateful for the level of quality that he brings to J6 Farms and are excited to see the operation continue to grow. This award is an excellent recognition of the tireless labor that Mark has put into J6 Farms and I don’t think you could give it to a better stockman,” added Spencer.

Since Blake became a part of J6 Farms in 2015, the operation has enjoyed heightened success, exhibiting sev-

David Spencer, owner of J6 Farms, said that Blake has worked incredibly hard to bring excellence to every aspect of the operation, from the breeding program to the show barn.

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Education a Key Part of RAFI Mission

by Dr. Robert L. Hough, RAFI Director

The Red Angus breed is going through a period of dynamic growth. Its ability to serve as the common maternal denominator in progressive commercial crossbreeding systems is without parallel. This has been the result of dedicated breeders focusing on the basic traits that help put Angus genetics on the map for maternal excellence.

At the same time, Red Angus is constantly improving a host of other traits needed for all segments of the industry to be profitable. This takes ever increasing technical tools, and the need for constant education. The Red Angus Foundation, Inc. plays an important role in supporting the education necessary for the breed to stay in the lead.

RAFI’s support of youth and research programs are what people are most aware of, however, education is another important part of RAFI and its efforts.

The RAFI bylaws state its purpose as, “The Corporation was organized and is operated exclusively to support activities improving the Red Angus breed and developing a higher degree of efficiency in Red Angus ranching and related agricultural pursuits by supporting youth, research and development, educational and charitable programs.” Too often, education gets overlooked in RAFI’s threepart mission of youth, research and education.

To achieve its mission of “improving the Red Angus breed and developing a higher degree of efficiency in Red Angus ranching,” RAFI accepts charitable donations into three funds – the general fund, youth fund and Sal Forbes research fund. Depending on the specific activity, education is often involved in all three funds, but donors can have their biggest impact on stakeholder education through tax-deductible donations to the general fund.

One of RAFI’s longest standing support of education comes through the many scholarships it funds. People can make donations to either the general or youth funds for this purpose. The scholarships themselves are closely coordinated with the Junior Red Angus Association of

America and can be generic or in someone’s honor depending on the donor’s wishes.

Possible donors can consider setting up an endowment, so that a scholarship can be given in perpetuity. This is an excellent use of charitable funds when people are doing their estate planning or are considering a sizable tax-deductible gift.

Groups of people can also donate as a way to honor someone with a specified endowment in their name.

The general, Sal Forbes research and junior funds all can be used to support demonstrative research and the education that goes with it. The most recent example of this type of demonstrative research is the LiveWiRED project. This project has involved producing 40 calves from one donor cow out of sires with either low or high genetic potential for growth and carcass traits. All forms of performance data were collected from the ranch, feedyard and rail. Being conducted in cooperation with the JRA, this project served as a practical demonstration of the value of EPDs and $ indexes.

This unique project included visits by the juniors to see the cattle during the per-weaning phase of production.

Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium held each year at convention. Other examples of programs that have been held in the past is the successful Young Guns program, centered around young adults in the Red Angus business, as well as commercial producers whose breeding programs utilize Red Angus.

People have generously donated to support these educational efforts for years but channeling these donations through RAFI gives donors the ability for their contributions to be tax deductible. Those wishing to contribute monies for the express purpose of supporting education should direct their donations to the general fund.

Through your support, RAFI continues to positively impact the future of the Red Angus business through youth, research and education. To learn more about RAFI and how you might get involved, please visit RedAngus.org/rafi.

Everyone is invited to be part of RAFI and its many impactful programs. ■

RAFI Directors Frank Wedel fswedel@wbsnet.org

Other approved, scientifically sound and closely overseen demonstrational research projects that are being conducted by for-profit entities typically receive inkind tax credit. Applications for this type of educational research that furthers RAFI’s mission can be made through Janet Russell and Ryan Boldt at the RAAA office in Commerce City, Colorado.

Scott Ford s.ford@plantpioneer.com

One of the most underutilized aspects of RAFI is its ability to support producer educational programs such as the annual

Kay Klompien klmpnra@gmail.com

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Blake Angell blake@lundgrenangusranch.com Kelli Brown kelli@rabrownranch.com Cam Forbes becktonwyo@gmail.com Dr. Bob Hough, president bobhough1@aol.com

Join us for our spring

Red D irt

ROUNDUP Saturday, March 21, 2020 Sale at 1:00 p.m. · Lunch at Noon At the Ranch

· Canton, OK

Selling 50 Registered Red Angus Bulls and 300 Red Angus-Influenced Females Catalog/spreadsheet and videos will be available for viewing at www.chainranch.com.

Chain Ranch

Canton, Ok Sale to be broadcast on

Chain Ranch

Newley Hutchison 405-669-1435 (office), 580-886-5085 (cell) ▪ Email: newley1@gmail.com

www.chainranch.com

46th Annual Production Sale March 10, 2020

Lunch at 11:30 • 1:00 MST pm • At Ranch in Ashton, Idaho 100 Yearling Bulls and 85 Yearling Heifers

LOOSLI TRIAD 905 • #4131160 195HB, 50GM, 17CED, -3.5BW, 67WW, 104YW, 0.23ADG, 1.17DMI, 21MK, 1ME, 12HPG, 11CEM, 16STAY, 0.64MB, 0.22YG, 24CW, -0.03REA, 0.06FAT

LOOSLI TRIAD 915 • #4131180 230HB, 50GM, 17CED, -4.2BW, 64WW, 98YW, 0.21ADG, 0.91DMI, 27MK, 3ME, 14HPG, 10CEM, 20STAY, 0.57MB, 0.10YG, 22CW, 0.18REA, 0.04FAT

LOOSLI TRIAD 929 • #4131208 179HB, 48GM, 13CED, -1.8BW, 69WW, 105YW, 0.22ADG, 1.32DMI, 18MK, 6ME, 14HPG, 9CEM, 16STAY, 0.29MB, 0.06YG, 32CW, 0.34REA, 0.03FAT

LOOSLI ULTIMATUM 956 • #4131262 226HB, 52GM, 15CED, -0.2BW, 84WW, 130YW, 0.29ADG, 1.88DMI, 17MK, 2ME, 14HPG, 9CEM, 19STAY, 0.72MB, 0.19YG, 13CW, -0.05REA, 0.06FAT

Call or email for a catalog!

Ranch is located 50 miles northeast of Idaho Falls on US 20

www.loosliredangus.com

Videos and Data will be available online. The sale will also be broadcast live for internet bidding.

Brian Loosli 3127 E. 1100 N. • Ashton, ID 83420 208-652-3303 • 208-317-7878 blloosli@gmail.com

Jonathan Meek 208-227-3779 Mark Loosli 208-351-3333

Your Cows are going to Love our 2020 Bull Sale Offering!

38th Annual Bull Sale March 26, 2020 - Bridgeport, NE

Selling 160 Registered Red Angus & Schuler Red Composite Bulls

Phenotypically powerful sons of the breed’s top sires that combine unprecedented calving ease and pay-weight, with superior cow herd building and carcass traits.

RAAA# Sire Name 4166612 SCHULER TOP HAND D911 4166712 SCHULER SUPREMACY 7177E 4166430 WFL PROFITMAKER E7030 4166056 BROWN ORACLE B112 4166776 SCHULER AMPLIFY 6206D 4166070 REDHILL 190A X072 45E 4166480 BROWN ORACLE B112 4166270 SCHULER CONFIDENCE C810 4166610 SCHULER SUPREMACY 7177E

ID 9828 9808 9910 G047 9985 G082 9953 G098 9803

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209 232 208 223 210 200 230 203 245

HB%

4% 1% 5% 1% 4% 9% 1% 7% 1%

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52 52 52 54 52 51 51 50 52

GM% CED CED%

1% 2% 1% 1% 2% 6% 3% 9% 1%

13 14 16 13 14 16 15 15 12

45% 33% 13% 46% 33% 13% 15% 22% 51%

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130 125 124 138 101 108 112 118 127

YW%

1% 1% 1% 1% 28% 13% 8% 4% 1%

MM

25 26 28 25 24 28 25 22 25

MM%

35% 28% 8% 30% 46% 8% 34% 67% 32%

STY

18 21 18 20 19 17 21 18 22

STY%

20% 4% 21% 4% 15% 39% 2% 22% 1%

MRB

0.37 0.46 0.5 0.53 0.76 0.54 0.66 0.45 0.38

MRB%

55% 32% 25% 20% 2% 18% 6% 34% 51%

Performance you can count on!

SCHULER red-angus

schulerredangus.com • 308-262-0306

REA

0.29 0.09 0.29 0.47 0.0 0.17 0.25 0.03 0.21

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The 25th Anniversary of the

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Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:00 pm cst United Producers, Inc • Shelbyville, IL Sponsored by

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Lautenschlager & Sons Red Angus Endicott, Washington Carl Lautenschlager: (509) 595-8131 Ranch: (509) 657-3301

PHOTO & AD DESIGN

Thank you to all those who purchased & bid in our February Rancher’s Choice Bull Sale! We appreciate you.

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Southeast Red Angus Association www.seraa.org Officers

Lowell Morgan - President - 912-754-1445 - morganredangus@windstream.net Jeff Pettit - Vice President - 270-836-2963 - jp@diamondpcattle.com Michelle Pettit - Secretary/Treasurer - 270-836-1651 - michelle@noashconstruction.com

Mercer Farm

Selling Red Angus and Sim-Genetics

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

MORE THAN A BULL SALE Third Saturday in March

Directors

BULLS & FEMALES OF FALL SALE

Johnnie Cundiff 606-305-6443

Last Saturday in October

Jim McLean

770-595-3542 Tom Bell, II

KC FARMS

731-225-2490

Registered Red Angus Bulls and Heifers Contact us today for more information!

(540) 365-2697 kcfarmsva.com

Dr. David Evans

Bart, Sarah & Ty Jones • (615) 666-3098 466 Red Hill Road, Lafayette, TN 37083 mail@redhillfarms.net Gordon & Susan Jones • (270) 991-2663 www.RedHillFarms.net

256-490-7578

Chris B. Holloway 662-213-1955 Tim Orr

Jarvis Red Angus

731-676-3133

Whitley Red Angus 1408 Co. Rd. 35 Horton, AL 35980

Breeding Red Angus since 1965!

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

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

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 -

Jim and Alvina Meeks, Owners 1986 Trinity Church Rd. • Gray Court, SC 29645 Raymond Prescott, Mgr. • (864) 981-2080 Visit our website at bullhillredangusranch.com

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

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Member News Colorado CattleWoman of the Year

spokespeople for the industry.

In addition to being a mom to 3-yearold Oakley and co-owner of High Bar Cattle Co. with her husband, Hyatt, near Greeley, Kansas, Buzzard Frobose is a full-time beef industry communications professional. As busy as she may be, Brandi still finds time to connect with consumers by honestly and transparently sharing information about beef’s great taste, unbeatable nutrition and the hardworking farmers and ranchers who produce it through her online social media platforms and blog.

Congratulations to the 2019 Colorado CattleWoman of the Year, Sallie Miller of Briggsdale, Colorado, Weld County CattleWomen. Presenting her award is Karen Smith Colorado CattleWomen vice president. Congratulations, Sallie!

Brandi’s interest in and passion for the beef industry was ingrained in her at a young age as she tagged along with her dad and grandpa at feedlots, roping, and working with her cattle and hogs for the local fair.

Advocate of the Year

As an exemplary advocate, Buzzard Frobose enjoys giving her fans and followers a glimpse into her life as a rancher and mom. She also frequently shares tasty beef recipes and candid perspectives on current beef events through her blog, Buzzard’s Beat, and across her social media channels. Her “door” is always open for people to ask questions. Brandi uses social media as a way of connecting, sharing and inspiring others about life on the ranch and raising cattle.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, has selected Brandi Buzzard Frobose, blogger, Kansas rancher and influencer, as the 2019 Advocate of the Year.

This honor is given annually to an outstanding Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program graduate to recognize his or her success in reaching and educating consumers who want to learn more about beef and raising cattle.

MBA is a Checkoff-funded program designed to equip advocates with the training, knowledge, and experience to advance their advocacy efforts as

helped to grow during her time as a NCBA employee from 2013 to 2017.

Buzzard Frobose continues to set a strong example for other beef advocates by sharing her story in ways that connect with others inside and outside the beef community. Brandi’s focus on blending stories about her life on the ranch and raising cattle with her role as a working mom resonates with her audience and has fueled success on her social platforms. She genuinely connects with consumers, which has led to interviews this past year on national television networks including CBS, FOX and MSNBC. As part of her advocacy work, Buzzard Frobose has tackled large issues, including food labels at the grocery store, environmental sustainability, and beef’s role in healthy sustainable diets. She continually gives back by encouraging fellow beef advocates and sharing her experiences to help others.

You can follow Brandi Buzzard Frobose’s advocacy efforts online at BuzzardsBeat.com or on social media at @BrandiBuzzard.

Gilreath Farms Promotes Red Angus at NASCAR Xfinity

“Passionate, knowledgeable people are among our industry’s greatest assets,” according to Laurie Munns, Utah rancher and chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils, a division of NCBA. “When you add the willingness to communicate with both consumers and critics about the value we bring to society, it’s a blessing. Brandi represents what is best about beef industry outreach.”

Buzzard Frobose started blogging in 2009, and since then has elevated her status as an influencer and beef advocate. She’s become heavily involved in the MBA program, a project she

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Ken Gilreath of Gilreath Farms of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Tommy Joe Martins of Martins Motor Sports of COMO MS, have teamed up for the

2020 NASCAR Xfinity season to promote the Red Angus breed.

Tommy Joe Martins will be driving the No. 45 car in the NASCAR Xfinity series sponsored in part by Gilreath Farms Red Angus and the slogan, “Red Angus, The New Black.”

Gilreath Farms Red Angus will be the primary sponsor on the No. 45 car for several races while sharing the car with other company brands affiliated with Gilreath for the remainder of the season.

Gilreath met Martins while attending a Corvette racing school in Nevada.

Martins was an instructor at the school. Gilreath learned that he was competing as a driver in the NASCAR

Xfinity season. After the school, Gilreath contacted Martins about sponsorship opportunities. Gilreath and family had sponsored other race cars in the past through his company and in partnership with The Pat Summit foundation, Knoxville Area Rescue Mission and others.

Gilreath has a passion for cattle, hot rods and race cars, and sponsored the Xfinity race in 2018 in Bristol, Tennessee. For the 2020 season, the new design displaying Gilreath Farms promoting the Red Angus breed will run for 25 races throughout the country.

The Red Angus car debuted on the track in Daytona on Feb. 15, 2020.

You can find additional information at www.Gilreathfarms.com ■

Email your Member News and Sale Reports to media@redangus.org to be included in the next issue!

Your sale report will also be posted online at redangus.org/sales-andevents/sales-reports/.

NEBRASKA RED ANGUS ADAMS ANGUS RANCH Quality & Performance Since 1965 Registered Bulls, Heifers and Bred Cows Available

www.nebraskaredangus.com

Scott C. & Patty Adams • (308) 750-7949 78250 464th Ave • Litchfield, NE 68852

FICK RED ANGUS

Paul & Milissa Birnie 610 S. 7th Ave. Broken Bow, NE 68822

Inman, NE • Visitors Welcome!

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(402) 394-5489

DOUG Balance from (402) 394-5486 Start to Finish! (402) 340-9910

(308) 870-3133 (cell) paul@flatwaterredangusgang.com www.flatwaterredangusgang.com

www.fickredangus.com Annual Bull Sale in March

The Sieberts - Kim, Lindy, Samantha & Kendall 108 Road 3 • Henderson, NE 68371 (402) 723-4376 • Email: sdiamond@telcoweb.net website: sdiamondangus.com

Rob Brawner

Ross A & Lane Knott

P.O. Box 43 • Petersburg, NE 68652 Home (402) 386-5411 Work (402) 386-5297 Cell (402) 843-8726

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060

Scott & Kim Ford

SCHULER red-angus

(308) 876-2211 Bertrand, NE 68927

Pieper Red Angus

CHOAT

Red Angus with built-in Performance!

Mark and Deb Pieper (308) 638-4557 HC 70 Box 13 • Hay Springs, NE 69347

www.crossdiamondcattle.com

Cattle Company

RED ANGUS GENETICS

St. Edward, NE

Wayne & Jody Choat • 402-678-3439 Dave & Kathy Stodola • 402-981-1586

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Ranch Tested. Rancher Trusted.

Position your ranch to THRIVE with Red Angus-sired calves. Red Angus BADLANDS RED ANGUS Bill Ceynar • Arnegard, ND 701/586-3435 • 701/570-4578 badlandsredangus@gmail.com

BARENTHSEN-BULLINGER RED ANGUS

Mark & Kathy Barenthsen Jeremy & Jessica Bullinger Powers Lake, ND • bbredangus.com 701/464-5741 • 701/339-1834 701/464-4893 mkbar@nccray.com • jbullinger@nccray.net

BAUMAN RED ANGUS

Dave, Kathy, Wayde & Jake Bauman Linton, ND • bb.ranch@hotmail.com 701/336-7201 • 701/321-1994

BRADEMEYER FARMS

Mike Brademeyer • Verona, ND 701/742-2598 • 701/710-0445 kbrademeyer@drtel.net

BRENNER ANGUS

Sidney & Melva Brenner • Carson, ND 701/522-3335 • 701/471-9135

BROKEN HEART RANCH

Gary & Chad Pederson • Firesteel, SD 605/865-3190 • 605/850-9878 bhrredangus@lakotanetwork.com www.pedersonbhr.com

CAMPBELL RED ANGUS Robert Campbell • McIntosh, SD 701/422-3721 • 605/845-4812 campbellra@westriv.com www.campbellredangus.com

CARAWAY RED ANGUS RANCH Jon Caraway • Lake Benton, MN 507/530-3166 • 308/325-2712 info@carawayredangus.com carawayredangus.com

CARGO STOCK FARM

Seth, Laci, Dylon, Preston, Ritch Cargo Arnegard, ND 701/586-3010 • 701/537-3320 cargostockfarm@RTC.coop badlandsgeneticsplus.com

DAHL LAND & CATTLE CO.

Jeff Dahl • Gackle, ND • 701/485-3762 jldahl@daktel.com • www.dahlcattle.com

DAHLKE RED ANGUS

Bryantt Bolduc /Arlan Dahkle Bagley, MN • dahlkeredangus.com 218/533-0269 • 218/556-5896 dahlkeranch@gvtel.com

DIAMOND C ND

L83 LODOEN RANCH

Chase Furstenau • Cavalier, ND 701/520-0671 chasefurstenau@gmail.com www.diamondcnorthdakota.com

Ben Lodoen • Westhope, ND 701/201-0477 lodoencattle@gmail.com lodoencattle.com

DK RED ANGUS

LARSON’S LOST RIVER LIVESTOCK

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

FORSTER RED ANGUS

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

GRASSY MEADOW RANCH David & Karissa Daws Michigan, ND • 701/270-1524 grassymeadowranch@gmail.com

HEART RIVER RANCH

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

HUBER EY RED ANGUS

Bryan & Emmy Huber • Jud, ND 701/685-2687 • 701/320-8054 emmy@drtel.net www.hubereyredangus.com

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

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

KAL-KOTA RANCH

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

KAUTZ RED ANGUS

LeRoy Kautz • Jamestown, ND Ranch: New Leipzig 701/952-1177 • 701/320-4289 ledodkautz@daktel.com

KOESTER RED ANGUS

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

KUHN’S RED ANGUS

James & Stephanie Kuhn • Napoleon, ND 701/332-6378 • 701/426-6921 kuhnsredangus.net

SCHRIEFER RANCH LLC

Marc, Jodi, Riley, Cheyenne & Cassi Schriefer • Golden Valley, ND 701/870-4292 • 701/879-2609 marcjodi@icloud.com schrieferredangus.com

SEEGER & RUSCH RED ANGUS

David Larson • Clearbrook, MN 218/766-3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com www.lostriverlivestockmn.com

Brandon & Dixie Rusch New Salem, ND 701/843-7191 • 701/226-5479 701/426-9443 ruschvet@gmail.com seeger-ruschredangus.com

LAZY D RED ANGUS

John or Sara Berg • Williston, ND 701/826-4211 • 701/570-9788 701/570-3364 lazyredangus@yahoo.com

SEVERANCE RED ANGUS

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

LELAND RED ANGUS

Melvin & Luella Leland Todd & Carla Leland • Sidney, MT 701/565-2347 • 406/489-1466 lelandra@restel.net lelandredangus.com

SPUR M RED ANGUS

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

NAMKEN RED ANGUS

TNT SIMMENTAL & RED ANGUS

Jared Namken • Lake Norden, SD 605/881-3845 jarednamken@hotmail.com www.namkenredangus.com

Kevin & Lynette Thompson • Almont, ND 701/843-8454 • 701/391-1631 www.tntsimmentals.com

NORDLUND STOCK FARMS LLC

TURTLE RIVER CATTLE CO.

Mike & Sam Norlund Clearbrook, MN • 701/799-0943 nordlundstockfarm@gvtel.com www.nordlundstockfarms.com

Ron & Ryan Clemetson • Grand Forks, ND 701/739-0639 • 701/739-6407 trreds@hotmail.com

OHR RED ANGUS

Sam Twedt • McHenry, ND 701/262-4768 • 701/388-4035 twedtredangus@hotmail.com www.twedtredangus.com

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

PRESSER RED ANGUS

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

RESSLER LAND & CATTLE

TWEDT RED ANGUS

VALNES RANCH RED ANGUS Emit Valnes • Eden, SD 605/698-6596 • 605/228-8857 valnesranch@hotmail.com valnesranch.com

WASEM RED ANGUS

Mark or Bryan Ressler • Binford, ND 701-789-0191 • 701-789-7294 contact@resslerlandandcattle.com www.resslerlandandcattle.com

Chris & Jolyn Wasem • Halliday, ND 701/938-8365 • 701/260-1513 jolyn.wasem@gmail.com wasemredangus.com

ROHRICH’S CUTTING EDGE RANCH

WEST BRANCH RANCH

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

Greg Bailey • Baldwin, ND 701/255-2424 funditos2@gmail.com

Website: ndredangus.com • Facebook: North Dakota Red Angus Association

Watch for more exciting events in North Dakota!

March 2 Campbell Red Angus, Mobridge Livestock, Mobridge, SD March 2 Caraway Red Angus, Ranch, Lake Benton, MN March 4 Broken Heart Ranch, Ranch March 7 DK Red Angus, Sitting Bull Auction, Williston, ND March 7 Lewis Red Angus, Ranch March 11 Heart River Ranch, Feedlot, Belfield, ND March 12 Schriefer Red Angus, Stockmen’s Livestock, Dickinson, ND

March 13 Leland Red Angus & Koester Red Angus, Ranch March 24 L83 Lodoen Ranch, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND March 30 Jacobson Red Angus, Ranch April 4 Diamond C North Dakota, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND April 15 Presser Red Angus, Ranch April 24 Kuhn’s Red Angus & Huber EY Red Angus, Napoleon Livestock, Napoleon, ND

ND Red Angus Association President: Scott Kueffler Vice President: Sam Twedt Immediate Past Pres.: Jodi Schriefer Directors: Chris Wasem,

Bryan Ressler, Annette Steffan & Ryan Clemetson Sec./Treas.: Karissa Daws 701/270-1524 ndredangusassociation@gmail.com

Sale Report

The volume Red Angus bull buyer was Troy and Dakota Sage of Sparks, Nebraska, with four bulls.

Bullis Creek Ranch 20th Annual “Generations of Predictability” Sale January 27, 2020 Wood Lake, Nebraska 30 Coming 2-Year-Old Red Angus Bulls 30 Coming 2-Year-Old Limousin and LimFlex Bulls 17 Registered Red Angus Bred Heifers 8 Registered Limousin and LimFlex Bred Heifers 4 Commercial LimFlex Bred Heifers

$3,840 $3,385 $2,924 $2,610 $2,100

The top selling Red Angus bull, BCRR Deep End 860F, sired by Bieber Deep End out of an Andras New Look daughter, sold to long-time buyer Dale Busch of Pleasanton, Nebraska, for $7,000.

Busch also purchased two other bulls.

NEBR Sparticus 821F went to the Paxton Ranch of Stapleton, Nebraska, for $5,750. He was sired by Bieber Sparticus and out of a GMRA Trilogy dam.

Brad Veith of Cairo, Nebraska, purchased BCRR Defense 892F for $4,600. He was sired by RAVN Defense out of a GMRA Trilogy dam.

Three bulls commanded a bid of $4,500. BCRR Harvestor 835F sold to Christopher Aberle of Glencross, South Dakota; BCRR Defense 893F sold to Joe Schochemaier of Spencer, Nebraska; and BCRR Cash 8116F sold to Wilde Ranch of Brownlee, Nebraska.

Top Limousin/LimFlex bulls commanded a bid of $4,750. Trent Colburn of Wood Lake, Nebraska, purchased BRAW Defend 8209F, sired by Wulfs Defend; Dwight Comer of Hordville, Nebraska, purchased BRAW Defend 8251F sired by Wulfs Defend and out of a Stout-bred dam.

Lazy Trails Angus Ranch of Wood Lake, Nebraska, purchased #6 commercial LimFlex son of LFLC Big Country for $4,300. Longtime buyer EJ Steinke Ranches of Idaho Falls, Idaho, purchased BRAW Defend 8206F, a son of Wulfs Defend out of a GAR Predestined dam for $4250.

Volume Limousin/LimFlex buyer was Taylor Farms of Phillipsburg, Kansas, with 13 bulls.

Two Red Angus daughters of Bieber Deep End tied for high-selling honors at $3,900, each going to Pamela Irvine of Ravenna, Nebraska. Irvine was the volume buyer along with Mason Jager, also of Ravenna, taking home nine head.

The high-selling Limousin bred heifer was a purebred daughter of LFLC Big Country, selling to Ludens Family Limousin of Viborg, South Dakota, for $3,000.

The volume Limousin/LimFlex buyer was long-time customers Wes and Logan Winter of Lincoln, Nebraska, with four registered heifers, four commercial bred heifers and one bull. ■

Texas Red Angus Association www.TexasRedAngus.org

BAR C RED ANGUS Mark E. Harbin

Home 254-527-4650 3955 Co. Rd. 314 mobile 512-413-0384 Jarrell, TX 76537 harbinredangus.com fax 254-527-3475

Dennis Coe Forney, Texas 214-632-8711

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CHIEFLINE RED ANGUS Mark & Celia Miller Rt. 1 Box 9 • Abernathy, TX 79311 (806) 328-5210 • Email: mfmrraider@aol.com “Your source of foundation pure Chiefline Genetics”

Morris/Box Ranch

KOLLE RED ANGUS

Registered Red Angus Kelly & Sallye Box

961 N. FM 444 Inez, TX 77968

REGISTERED RED ANGUS & ANGUS PLUS

Jim Kolle

(361) 550-5045 • jakolle@tisd.net

Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

TRIPLE CREEK RANCH Bulls, Cows & Heifers—All Ages

7371 Sherman Rd. • Justin, TX 76247 Cell (817) 929-7773 • Home (940) 242-3216 kelly_box@msn.com • morrisboxranch.com

G.W. LAND & CATTLE COMPANY Registered Red Angus Breeders in the Texas Hill Country

Mac Williams 116 Fox Hall Cv San Antonio, TX 78213 (210)684-1071 • (210) 341-6701

One of the largest herds in the South - Rockwall, TX

Ty Davenport, DVM (972) 948-0332 tydavenportdvm@hotmail.com Tim Salazar, Mgr. (254) 644-8529

R.A. Brown Ranch Donnell & Kelli Brown Throckmorton, Texas (940) 849-0611

www.RABrownRanch.com 150 Bulls & 100 Females offered every October

Tim Head

Judy Kay Ferguson Kyley DeVoe 214-536-6902 940-367-4708 judykay@3klandandcattle.com kyley@3klandandcattle.com Justin, TX • 3klandandcattle.com

P.O Box 1380 Van Horn, TX 79855

Bobbe McClure

(432) 284-9664 REGISTERED RED ANGUS qgra@hughes.net

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Welcome to our Newest RAAA Members!

Area 1 – West Director – Sam Lorenzen RANCHO ADAME LUCIO ADAME 125W 226TH ST CARSON, CA 90745 SARAH BREWEN 48914 AIRLINE HWY KING CITY, CA 93930 ANTHONY ROCCO ROSSOTTI 800 CARMODY ROAD PETALUMA, CA 94952 PAMELA SERNA PO BOX 814 CAYUCOS, CA 93430 BARBER CREEK RANCH JOHN & KRISTIN VEVODA 255 PRICE CREEK SCHOOL RD FERNDALE, CA 95536 RILEY LIVESTOCK CO. RIDGE RILEY 1542 E 400 N ST ANTHONY, ID 83445 QUARTER CIRCLE BAR LLC MICHELLE WALLACE 4021 BURMAN ROAD MARSING, ID 83639 CLINTON DENNIS 8110 NW GERKE RD PRINEVILLE, OR 97754 Area 2 – Montana Director – Kay Klompien CASH CORBALLY 5859 COLLINS DRIVE HELENA, MT 59602 WESTON HOBLEY 226 SAM BECK RD DEER LODGE, MT 59722 Area 3 – Rocky Mountain Director – Aaron Kravig SCARLETT CARNEY 5372 COUNTY ROAD 100 CARBONDALE, CO 81623 ADOBE CREEK FARM LLC RANDY HILL 1181 21 RD GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505 KENNY AND GALA MORRIS 6519 N 6500 W VERNAL, UT 84078 B AND L ANGUS BLAIR VANCE 7277 N 11500 E LAPOINT, UT 84039

Area 4 – Southwest Director – Tony Ballinger LAZY BL RANCH RICHARD BEAL 7 AVENIDA VISTA GRANDE SUITE B7 SANTA FE, NM 87508

DERRICK AND JANA JOB 2999 162ND AVE. NE BALDWIN, ND 58521

MCCOY EDWARDS 242588 E CR 52 FAIRVIEW, OK 73737

JUSTUS GREGG 31838 277TH ST. WINNER, SD 57580

SYDNEY KEE 27850 S 497TH AVE WEST STROUD, OK 74079

WIDE A RANCH JUSTIN ANDREWS 120 MAPLE SPRINGS CHURCH RD HAWKINS, TX 75765

STEVE LAPP 47689 HWY 20 MILBANK, SD 57252

COOPER MCSPARRIN 8985 N CIMARRON YUKON, OK 73099

TUCKER MICHEEL 21256 408TH AVE CAVOUR, SD 57324

MORGAN FAMILY FARM WILLIAM MORGAN 49998 S COUNTY ROAD 237 CHESTER, OK 73838

CARTER RANCH DAVID CARTER 4557 OLDHAM LANE ABILENE, TX 79602 SUSSEX FARM AND RANCH KENNETH FLOYD 201 GADDIS BLUFF COMFORT, TX 78013 JETT JAMES 97 BUCKSNORT RD VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495 L & H PARSONS CATTLE LOGAN PARSONS 12989 FM 197 ARTHUR CITY, TX 75411 A 2 RANCH JIM-BOB TRANT 3449 CR 404 ANDERSON, TX 77830

Area 6 – Great Plains Director – Newley Hutchison DUNCAN SIMMENTAL RANCH DOUGLAS DUNCAN 27682 W 295TH ST PAOLA, KS 66071 DIAMOND HT CATTLE KEVIN HIGHTOWER 16 HOLLY LN PAOLA, KS 66071 LUCAS BURKEY 609 294TH MILFORD, NE 68405 SYDNEY BURKEY 609 294 MILFORD, NE 68405

CARLY WATSON 223 LANIUS GAINESVILLE, TX 76240

SERENDIPITY RED ANGUS PATRICK OREILLY 1216 GRAINLAND RD. WAYNE, NE 68787

WILCOXSON ANGUS LAKE WILCOXSON 3146 BERRYMEADE FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234

WAGONHAMMER RANCHES JAY WOLF PO BOX 548 ALBION, NE 68620

MAYCIE ZIMMERMAN 5403 F.M. ROAD 149 EAST ANDERSON, TX 77830

LANDRI BENNETT 13616 W HEFNER RD YUKON, OK 73099

Area 5 – Northern Plains Director – Steve Koester RUSKIN STOCK FARM CAL SCHULTZ 22332 GATES AVE FARIBAULT, MN 55021

RILEY COLLUM 740670 S. 3400 RD PERKINS, OK 74059

CANNON VALLEY RANCH LEEANN WAUGH 14495 390TH ST. GOODHUE, MN 55027 SNIPER RED ANGUS AND SIMMENTAL DUSTIN BRAUN 307 1ST AVE NW STEELE, ND 58482

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BROWER/CRAFT SHOW CATTLE JENNA CRAFT 811 TOTTINGHAM RD ANADARKO, OK 73005 HAYES DEVINE 10401 DARE LANE NORMAN, OK 73026 BENJAMIN EDWARDS 242588 EAST COUNTY ROAD 52 FAIRVIEW, OK 73737

CMT CATTLE CO. CHRIS TOWER 3999 MOFFAT RD NE PIEDMONT, OK 73078 Area 7 – Northeast Director – Rob Hess BRIAN FORD & CINDY ADE FAMILIES CINDY ADE 172 KERBER RD WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906 ZACHARY LARRIMORE 1382 S ORCHARD RD SALEM, IN 47167 LOG CABIN LIVESTOCK BARBARA BARTLETT N4632 ET RD TRAUNIK, MI 49891 RAZIN CANE FARMS MICHAEL CARROLL 112 GRANT LN NORLINA, NC 27563 PATRICK DUDDY 22 VOIGHT LANE LAFAYETTE, NJ 7848 VERRATTI FARMS, LLC DAN VERRATTI 8651 SLAYTON SETTLEMENT ROAD GASPORT, NY 14067 CADE CARLIN 18556 CTY RD F STRYKER, OH 43557 CARALINE HOLDEN 1790 KIRBY RD LEBANON, OH 45036 TRIPLE Z CATTLE LLC BRANDON ZIMMERMAN 5382 CO RD 55 GIBSONBURG, OH 43431

Area 8 – Southeast Director – Jim Yance THE COBB FARM ANSLEY JOHNSON 1050 OLD MCVILLE ROAD CROSSVILLE, AL 35962 GRAHAM HANRY 1620 CALEDONIA RD. EL DORADO, AR 71730 HANNAH CLARK 833 SLAUGHTERS ELMWOOD RD SLAUGHTERS, KY 42456 SOLITAIRE FARM DON KIOSEFF 1756 TOBACCO ROAD GLASGOW, KY 42141 GWMH HAPPY ACRES DEER CREEK FARMS GLEN WARREN 217 OAK ROAD BYHALIA, MS 38611 SPUR W CATTLE CO. BONNIE WHITE 479 HWY 397 PRESTON, MS 39354 ALLEN ANTHONY WAYNE OWENS P.O.BOX 1584 GREENWOOD, SC 29648 GIFFIN FARMS MICAYLA GIFFIN 4314 KEN TENN HWY UNION CITY, TN 38261 J & J WRYE LIVESTOCK JEFFREY AND JESSICA WRYE 200 SPIDLE LN WATERTOWN, TN 37184 Area 9 – Midwest Director – Stuart Gilbert ALBER BROTHER FARMS CHRIS ALBER 111 15TH AVE. NW INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644 ALMQUIST RED ANGUS JEFF ALMQUIST 3288 62ND ST SHELLSBURG, IA 52332 DENNIS DIGHT 1891 JERSEY AVE ROCKFORD, IA 50468 STEADY RUN GENETICS KLINT MCDOWELL 17843 AGENCY HEDRICK RD HEDRICK, IA 52563

BURGOIN’S WINDY HILL SUSAN RECH-BURGOIN 52494 340TH STREET SILVER CITY, IA 51571 ELIZABETH SMITH 2417 348TH ST DECORAH, IA 52101 JOHN DAVID BRAMLET 106 OAK ROAD HARRISBURG, IL 62946

Your visit is always welcome...

Hope to see you soon!

Rob Brawner

BULLIS CREEK RANCH

HC 68 Box 1 Wood Lake, NE 69221 Phone/Fax (402) 967-3060 www.bulliscreek.com

ZANE HOFFMAN 33995 E 1900 N RD COLFAX, IL 61728 ORMISTON GENETICS CLINT ORMISTON 9646 E. 250TH RD. PARIS, IL 61944 YODER FARM RED ANGUS JOSEPH YODER 211 E. COUNTY ROAD 200 NORTH ARCOLA, IL 61910 CCC CATTLE COMPANY, LLC CHRISTOPHER CONDON 4258 SOUTH 43RD ROAD FAIR PLAY, MO 65649 HAMM ANGUS FARM WILLIS HAMM 410 AMAZON DR COLUMBIA, MO 65202 OAK GROVE FARM BAYLEIGH HUNZIGER 14998 HIGHWAY U CROSS TIMBERS, MO 65634

PEACOCK ANGUS RANCH

Texas Red Angus Champion Genetics

Rt. 1 Box 45J Covington, TX 76636 (254) 874-5868 www.peacockredangus.com

OTTESTAD RED ANGUS GARY & DEBRA OTTESTAD N50373 WILLIAMS ROAD STRUM, WI 54770

Where Quality Cattle are the Rule, Not the Exception!

RNR RANCH TAD REBHAHN E2621 BOHLAND HOLLOW ROAD DE SOTO, WI 54624 International TRIGG PITTMAN PO BOX 271 KYLE, SK S0L 1T0

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

Ron and Esther Fischer

Ken & Cheri Graves (307) 738-2247

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

www.sutherlinfarms.com

suthfarm@gmail.com Spooner Creek Lane Stevensville, MT

Annual Sale: 2nd Saaturday in December

Tim & Julie Shick

P.O. Box 311 Lodge Grass, MT 59050

(406) 639-9112 • tjshick@dishmail.net

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

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

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

Coming Yearling Registered Red Angus Bulls for Sale by Private Treaty!

641.220.4178

Visit our website for more information, sales and events!

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- We Focus on The Female 1721 Plevna Rd. • Plevna, MT 59344 (406) 778-3819 • ketchum@midrivers.com

LUCHT RED ANGUS

Vic & Shari Westphal

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

Bozeman, MT • 406-570-7300 ldlucht@gmail.com www.luchtredangus.com

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

Charlie & Linda Lewis

(406) 962-3330

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 -

MTRAA Officers

President: Chris Pierce – lostcreekreds@yahoo.com Vice President: Ryan Clark – diamondbarcattle@hotmail.com Secretary/Treasurer: Tena Ketchum – mtraasecretary@gmail.com

MTRAA Directors

Corey Guenzler – corky@hotspingsmt.net Luke Larson - lukelarson51@gmail.com Tim Geib – geibtimothy@yahoo.com

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2020 Breeder Directory

SHEAMAN RANCH Kerry and Debbie Sheaman

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

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The Olsons

"We Breed Excitement"

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

AREA 1 - West

Alaska • California • Hawaii Idaho • Nevada • Oregon Washington Sam Lorenzen, Director District 1 Breeders can be found on page 133

Chuck Feddes, Region A Director Kay Klompien, Director MT Breeders can be found on pages 1126-127

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

AREA 3 Rocky Mountain

AREA 4 - Southwest

Utah • Colorado • Wyoming Aaron Kravig, Director

www.solidrockredangus.com

Texas • New Mexico • Arizona

Texas Breeders can be found on page 123 Tony Ballinger, Director

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

Minnesota North Dakota • South Dakota Steve Koester, Director

FLATIRON RED ANGUS 1A BULLS & HEIFERS

MAINTENANCE/FEED EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

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

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

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

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

Tony & Karen Messmer

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

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

Minnesota Red Angus Association

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

www.mnredangus.org

LAZY J BAR Ranch Red Angus

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Smith Land and Cattle Company, LLC

Gary & Val

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

AREA 5 - Northern Plains

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

Kenneth Forster & Family 8285 30th St, SW • Richardton, ND 58652 (701) 974-2450 • Cell (701) 290-2450 www.forsterredangus.com

JACOBSON RED ANGUS

“Cattle Working for You”

Cory & Katy Johnson

Forster Red Angus Raising 100% 1A Red Angus since 1967

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AREA 2 Montana

John & Stephanie Jung Family Mina, SD • (605) 380-1796 www.lazyjbarranch.com

DAHLKE RED ANGUS Maternal Breeding Stock

by Top A.I. Sires Since 1992

Contact us today for more information!

Arlan Dahlke • Bagley, Minnesota (218) 694-6727 • (218) 556-5896 www.DahlkeRedAngus.com

RED ANGUS

AREA 7 - Northeast

Connecticut • Delaware • Indiana Maine • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan New Hampshire • New Jersey • New York North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island Vermont • Virginia • West Virginia

Johnny Rogers, President Rob Hess, Director

ELMWOOD FIELDS Dedicating Backgrounded Red Angus Calves to Certified Feeder Calf Sales

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

AREA 6 - Great Plains Newley Hutchison, Director Connie Mushrush, Region B Director

- Bulls, females, embryos and semen by Private Treaty -

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

Registered Red Angus Bulls • Bred Heifers

If you’re looking for Efficiency...

Look under “R” for RED ANGUS!

Tom Karr

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

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

AREA 8 - Southeast

Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma

Nebraska Breeders can be found on page 121 Kansas Breeders can be found on page 131

CEDAR HILL FARM …suppliers of profitable, low maintenance,

Jim Yance, Director Jeff Pettit, Region C Director SERAA Breeders can be found on page 119

AREA 9 - Midwest

(740) 985-3444 Day (740) 591-9900 Cell 34740 State Route 7 Pomeroy, OH 45769

Iowa • Illinois Missouri • Wisconsin

Stuart Gilbert, Director Missouri Breeders can be found on page 133

BIM

Russ Dahl Deerfield, WI 608-444-8295

Red Angus

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

Oakridgefarms.org

MCMURPHY FARMS Alva, Oklahoma

ANGUS, RED ANGUS & COMMERCIAL

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

www.mcmurphyfarms.com

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Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org

Rob & Amy Hess

Red Angus • Red Simmental • Red SimAngus

Hershey, PA 717-821-1782 bowcreekbeef.com

Pasture to Plate Performance Tested

Embryos, Semen and Cattle by Private Treaty

American Red Angus Breeder Directory

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

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

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

WRIGHTS MILL FARM RED ANGUS Steven Harris, DVM 4720 Wrights Mill Road Trappe, MD 21673 410-924-3905 www.wmfredangus.com

Join us on March 13, 2020 in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania for our Annual Production Sale with Chappell Red Angus and Swank Farm Red Angus!

The Only Red Angus Production Sale in the Northeast U.S.!

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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Foreign Breeders

Joel Birdwell Auctioneer

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

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CANADA’S ANGUS MAGAZINE Box 177 • Stavely, AB TOL 1Z0 Canada Phone: (403) 549-2234 • Fax (403) 549-2207 Email: office@angusworld.ca

Sales & Services

Auctioneer • Sale Manager (641) 919-1077

Dedicated to the Red Angus Breed since 1973

www.redcows.net www.redcows.net

Licensed & Bonded with Packers & Stockyards

Bryan Gill

Sales Manager 701.730.0134

bigredgenetics@hotmail.com 1506 29th Ave S Moorhead, MN 56560

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- Auctioneer -

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

877.700.4099 www.pifers.com

23724 WW.. 87th Terrace . Lenexa, KS 66227

(913) 645--5136 jbs5356@hottmail.com

“Always With the Best Cattle‌Alwaysâ€?

DEICHMANN LIVESTOCK BROKERAGE

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

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Cody Lowderman - Auctioneer -

309-313-2171 Macomb, IL 61455 lowdermanauctionoptions.com

Angus Plus Breeders Pool Ranch

Quality Red Angus & Angus Plus Cattle

www.poolranch.com

David Pool, Owner david@poolranch.com 903-863-2171 • Cell: 903-646-2068 Located in East Texas

Red Angus Enough Ear, But Not Too Much.

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$275 per year!

Contact Kevin LeMaster at kevin@redangus.org

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

Annual Sale Third Friday in March

HARMS PLAINVIEW RANCH Mark and Kim Harms

2528 250th St. • Lincolnville, KS 66858 (620) 924-5544 • hprbulls@tctelco.net Red Angus - Angus - Charolais

“Your Partner in Progress�

Bulls, Females and Embryos by Private Treaty

Jack & Roxie Janssen

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

Registered & Commercial Red Angus

Bred Replacement Heifers

2346B N Road • Strong City, KS 66869 Joe Mushrush (620) 273-8581 • Daniel Mushrush (620) 340-9774

Janssen Red Angus Cattle Co.

www.rhodesredangus.com

H & F Red Angus Cattle

In the Flint Hills of Kansas

Registered Bulls • Commercial Bred Heifers

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

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

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

Pelton

Ramsdale Reds

Private Treaty Bulls Dustin Pelton 620-285-5465 Lynn Pelton 620-285-9934 Burdett, KS

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

Simmental • SimAngus Red Angus

Visit our website to locate a breeder near you!

“Red Angus since 1964�

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 March

Trusted Buyer, Growing Demand

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Final Ad Reservation/Editorial Deadline for April ARA Dille Red Angus Bulls & Replacements, Buhl, ID Arrowsmith Red Angus, Bassett, NE Campbell Red Angus Annual Production Sale, Mobridge, SD Caraway Red Angus Annual Bull Sale, Lake Benton, MN J6 Bull & Female Sale, Gibbon, NE Lott Farms & McMurphy Farms, Alva, OK Sandhill Red Angus, Sidney, MT Pederson’s Broken Heart Ranch, Firesteel, SD J6 Farms, Gibbon, NE Bieber Fever Spring Production Sale, Leola, SD Santa Gertrudis International Super Sale, Houston, TX Sutherlin Farms Red Angus, Stevensville, MT DK Red Angus, Williston, ND Lewis Red Angus, Edinburg, ND Redland Red Angus, Hysham, MT Rich Red Angus, Vinton, IA VF Red Angus, Terrebonne, OR C-Bar Red Angus, Brownell, KS Martin Red Angus, Glasgow, MT Niobrara Red Angus, Yankton, SD Anderson Land & Cattle, Leoti, KS Leeuwenburgh Angus, Lethbridge, AB, Canada Loosli Red Angus, Ashton, ID Wedel Beef Genetics, Leoti, KS Early Morning Red Angus, Williston, ND Heart River Ranch, Belfield, ND R.A. Brown Ranch Bull & Female Sale, Throckmorton, TX R/K Red Angus & Triangle M Red Angus, Sidney, MT Fritz Red Angus, Brady, MT Schriefer Red Angus, Dickinson, ND Graystone Cattle Co., Stockport, IA Hueftle’s HXC Bull Sale, Cozad, NE Leland & Koester Red Angus, Sidney, MT O’Doherty Private Treaty, Boardman, OR Keystone Elite, Mill Hall, PA Lucht Red Angus, Manhattan, MT Ludvigson Cornhusker Classic Bull Sale, North Platte, NE

16 Flat Water Gang Red Angus, Broken Bow, NE 16 Sun River Red Angus, Great Falls, MT 16 Teichert Brothers Private Treaty, Harrisburg, NE 17 Green Mountain Red Angus, Logan, MT 18 Klompien Red Angus, Manhattan, MT 18 Ludvigson Spring Ozark Bull Sale, Nevada, MO 18 York Creek Red Angus, Dunlap, IA 20 Mushrush Ranches, Strong City, KS 21 9 Mile Ranch, Touchet, WA 21 Janssen Red Angus, Geneseo, KS 21 Milk Creek Reds, Plevna, MT 21 Red Dirt Roundup, Canton, OK 21 Red Hill Farms, Lafayette, TN 21 Shady Oaks Bull Day 2020, Jacobson, MN 21-23 Leachman Cattle Co. of Colorado, Ft. Collins, CO 23 Feddes & C-T Red Angus, Manhattan, MT 23 Triple S Red Angus, Calgary, AB Canada 24 Lodoen Cattle Co., Mandan, ND 24 U2 Ranch Ltd., Coaldale, AB Canada 25 B&L Red Angus, Putnam, OK 25 Diamond H Ranch, LaCrosse, KS 25 Westphal Red Angus, Grass Range, MT 26 Ft. Hays State University, Ft. Hays, KS 26 Gibbs Red Angus, Glasgow, MT 26 Northern Lites Red Angus, Glasgow, MT 26 Schuler Red Angus, Bridgeport, NE 27 McDonald Red Angus Stockmen’s Select, Russell, IA 28 Croissant Red Angus, Briggsdale, CO 28 Rogers Cattle Co. & Lile Farms Red Angus Bull & Female Sale, Strafford, MO 28 Fischer Red Angus Spring Fling Sale, Harlowton, MT 28 Power of the Reds, Shelbyville, IL 28 Schweitzer Red Angus, Beatrice, NE 30 Axtell Cattle Co. Annual Sale, Sterling, CO 30 Jacobson Red Angus, Hitterdal, MN 30 McEntire Red Angus Sale, Sweetwater, OK 31 Red Angus Photo Contest Deadline

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Three Bridges Land & Cattle Sale, La Junta, CO Bowles J5 Red Angus, Glasgow, MT Knaub Red Angus, Midland Bull Test, Columbus, MT Pieper Red Angus, Hay Springs, NE “The Andras Kind” Bull Sale, Manchester, IL Build Your Herd Sale, Barron, WI Diamond C North Dakota, Mandan, ND Reds in the Heartland, El Reno, OK Red Hot Bull Sale, Bosque, NM SERAA Grasstime Auction, Cullman, AL Six Mile Ranch, Fir Mountain, SK, Canada Spear J Red Angus, Jordan, MT RedFest Red Angus Sale, Bloomington, WI P Bar S Ranch Proof of Progress Sale, Sand Springs, OK Garrigan Cattle, Faith, SD Weber Charolais and Red Angus, Lake Andes, SD Red Alliance, Buffalo, TX

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Daigger-Orr Red Angus, North Platte, NE Flying K Ranch, Swift Current, SK, Canada Kravig Red Angus, Burlington, CO Smoky Y Ranch Red Angus, Monument, KS 5L Red Angus, Sheridan, MT Sonstegard Cattle Co., Montevideo, MN Ludvigson Spring Herdbuilder Bull Sale, Shepherd, MT WV Beef Expo Red Angus Classic, Jackson’s Mill, WV OK Cattle Co., Rugby, ND Beckton Red Angus, Sheridan, WY Shady Bottom Ranch Online Sale, SmartAuctions I Like It Like That Red Angus, Chinook, MT Kuhn-Crosshair-Huber Sale, Napoleon, ND Grills’ Red Western Bull Sale, Crawford, NE MO Red Angus Assn. Show Me Reds Sale, Springfield, MO Ludvigson Dakota Bull Sale, Mandan, ND

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Advertiser Index 3K Land & Cattle Co ..........................123 5L Red Angus................................97,127 9 MIle Ranch ..................................14,15 ABS ........................................................9 ADM Red Angus ................................126 Adams Angus Ranch..........................133 Allflex....................................................48 Anderson Land & Cattle ......................42 Andras Stock Farm........................41,134 Angelo Cattle Company .....................126 Angus World ......................................130 Axtell Cattle Co..............................45,128 B & L Red Angus ..................................89 Bachman Cattle Farms ......................133 Bakken Red Angus ..............................37 Bar C Red Angus................................123 Barenthsen-Bullinger Red Angus ......128 Bayer ....................................................47 Beckton Stock Farm ........................3,126 Beef-360 ..............................................43 Bieber Red Angus ..............................6,7 BIM Red Angus .................................129 Birdwell, James ..................................130 Birdwell, Joel ......................................130 Birnie Red Angus................................121 Bola Red Angus ..........................123,125 Booth, CK Sonny................................130 Bovine Elite ..........................................25 Bow Creek Beef ................................129 Bowles J5 Red Angus ........................127 Broken Heart Ranch.. ...................91,128 Brown, RA ..................................20,21,99 Brylor Ranch ......................................130 Bull Hill Ranch ....................................119 Bullis Creek Ranch......................121,125 C-Bar Red Angus ................................51 C-T ......................................................31 Calvo Red Angus ............................9,127 Campbell Red Angus..........................128 Cattle Visions ......................................39 Cedar Hill Farm ..................................129 Chappell Red Angus ..........................129 Chiefline Red Angus ............................99 Christensen Red Angus......................127 Choat Cattle Co..................................121 Clay Maxey Ford ..................................10 Colorado Red Angus Assocation..........44 Croissant Red Angus ....................83,128 Crockett Ranch ..................................128 Cross Diamond Cattle Company 109,123 Crossroads Cattle Company ..............129 Crump Red Angus ..............................129 D Cross Red Angus............................131 D&D Cattle Co ...................................131 DK Red Angus..........................84,85,129

Daigger-Orr Red Angus ................86,121 Dahlke Red Angus..............................129 Deichmann Livestock Brokerage........130 Diamond C North Dakota Red Angus ......129 Diamond H ..................................100,131 Double Eagle Ranch ..........................133 Elmwood Fields ..................................129 Evans Cattle C0 ................................121 Faylor Red Angus ..............................131 Feddes Red Angus................31,32,33,37 Fick Red Angus ..................................121 Five Oaks Farm ..................................117 Fischer’s Red Angus ....................18,126 Flaming Livestock Co ........................131 Flat Creek Farms................................119 Flat Iron Red Angus............................128 Flat Water Gang Sale ..........................79 Flying K Ranch ....................................55 Forster Red Angus ............................128 Fort Hays State University..................115 Fritz Red Angus..................................127 Genex/CRI..........................................124 Gibson Red Angus, GA ......................119 Gilchrist ..............................................130 Gilreath Farms......................................50 Glacier Red Angus ............................126 Green Mountain Red Angus 28,29,31,126 G.W. Land & Cattle Co ......................123 H & F Red Angus ...............................131 Halfmann Red Angus ........................123 Hall - Pokorny Red Angus ..................121 Harbin Red Angus .............................123 Harms Plainview Ranch ................52,131 Heart River Ranch..............................105 Hidden Creek Farm ............................129 Hoft Red Angus .................................131 Hueftle Cattle Co ..........................60,121 Illinois Red Angus Association............130 J6 Farms ..............................................35 JST Red Angus ..................................133 Jacobs, Roger ....................................130 Jacobson Red Angus ....................81,128 Janssen Red Angus ......................92,131 Jarvis Red Angus................................119 Jeffries Land & Cattle ........................129 Karr Farms ........................................129 KC Farms ..........................................119 KJL Red Angus ....................................62 KK Farms ..........................................133 Klompien Red Angus ..................101,127 Kniebel Cattle Co ..............................131 Koenig Ranch Reds ..........................126 Kolle Red Angus ................................123 Kravig Red Angus ..............................128 Kuhn’s Red Angus..............................103

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Lacy’s Red Angus ..............................121 Laubach Red Angus ..........................127 Lautenschlager & Sons ..............118,133 Lazy J Bar ..........................................128 Lee Red Angus ....................................64 Leeuwenburgh......................................36 Leland Red Angus ........................13,126 Lodoen Cattle Company..................68,69 Loonan Stock Farm ............................129 Loosli Red Angus ........................112,133 Lorenzen Ranches ........................77,133 Lost Creek Red Angus ......................127 Lowderman, Cody ..............................130 Lowery, Matt ......................................130 Lucht Red Angus ...............................127 Ludvigson ..............................57,59,61,63 MARS Red Angus ..............................127 Maple Oaks Red Angus......................133 McDonald Red Angus ..........................80 McEntire Red Angus ............................67 McLean Red Angus ............................119 McMurphy Farms. ..............................129 McPhee Red Angus............................133 Mercer Farm ......................................119 Messmer Red Angus. ........................128 Milk Creek Reds. ........................106,127 Mobley, Luke ......................................130 Montana Red Angus Assoc. ................95 Morris/Box Ranch ..............................123 Mushrush Red Angus ..................4.5,131 Namken Red Angus ..........................129 Niobrara Red Angus ........................22,23 North Dakota Red Angus Assoc. ........122 OHR ..................................................128 OK Cattle Company ............................75 Oak Ridge Farms ..............................129 Osborn Red Angus ..............................95 Ozark Hills Genetics...........................133 P Bar S Ranch......................................87 Peacock Red Angus ..........................125 Pelton ................................................131 Pieper Red Angus ........................17,121 Pifers Livestock Marketing ............50,130 Plain Jan’s ..........................................112 Power of the Reds Sale......................115 Pool Ranch.........................................130 Quality Genetics ................................123 Quail Valley Farms ..............................49 Quartz Valley Red Angus ..................133 RAAA 2020 Photo Contest ................104 Rafter H Ranch ....................................50 Ramsdale Reds .................................131 Red Alliance Sale ................................74 Red Angus Society of Australia ..........130 Redland Red Angus ..........................126

Red Cow Relocators ..........................130 Red Dirt Roundup ..............................111 Red Doc Farm ......................................66 Red Fork Red Angus ..........................126 Red Hill Farms ............................107,119 Red Western Sale ................................78 Rhodes Red Angus, LLC....................131 Rhodes Red Angus Ranch ..................98 Ritchey Tags ........................................50 Rock Creek Red Angus ......................119 Rocking Bar H ....................................133 Rogers Cattle Co. Red Angus ......76,133 Rouse Red Angus ..............................129 S Diamond Angus ..............................121 SERAA Grasstime Auction ..................82 Sandbur Ridge Red Angus ................121 Sandhill Red Angus ............................127 Schuler Red Angus......................113,121 Schweitzer Red Angus ........................26 Select Sires ..........................................11 Shady Bottom Ranch ..........................73 Sheaman Ranch ................................128 Shepherd Red Angus ........................127 Shoal Creek........................................109 Shobe, Kyle ........................................130 Six Mile Ranch ....................................65 Smith Land & Cattle Co......................128 Smoky Y Red Angus........................70,71 Solid Rock Red Angus. ......................128 Sonstegard Cattle Co. ................114,128 Spreutels Farm Red Angus ................133 Spur M Red Angus ..............................51 Stout, Justin........................................130 Strauss Free Raised ..........................132 Sun River............................................126 Sutherlin Farms ..................................126 Swain Cattle Company ........................93 TJS Red Angus ............................93,126 Trinity Creek Red Angus ....................119 Triple Creek Ranch ............................123 Twedt Red Angus ..............................119 Valnes Ranch Red Angus..............99,128 Veto Valley Farms ..............................119 VF Red Angus ................................52,53 Weber Charolais & Red Angus ............54 Wedel Red Angus ................108,109,131 Westphal Red Angus ....................27,127 Whitley Red Angus ............................119 Windrush Farm ..................................133 Woods V Bar X Ranch ......................133 WRAZ Red Angus ..............................130 Wrights Mill Farm Red Angus ............129 York Creek Red Angus ........................38

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