Shorthorn Country - August 2024

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The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

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Contents

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Features

Delegate Election Process............................................................. 24 Updates to the ASA Selection Indexes.......................................... 30 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference....... 39 2024 Shorthorn Junior National Sponsors................................... 68

Show Results

NJSS Shorthorn Female Show..................................................... 40 NJSS Bred & Owned Shorthorn Female Show............................ 46 NJSS Bred & Owned Shorthorn Bull Show................................. 50 NJSS ShorthornPlus Female Show............................................... 54 NJSS ShorthornPlus Bred & Owned Female Show...................... 58 NJSS Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Bull Show.......................... 62 NJSS Shorthorn Steer Show......................................................... 64 NJSS ShorthornPlus Steer Show.................................................. 66

Departments Update........................................................................... 6 Association Outlook.................................................... 12 Beef Business............................................................... 18 In the Know................................................................ 24 Beef Blurb.................................................................... 34 Tartan Plaid................................................................. 36 News & Notes............................................................. 95 2023-2024 ASA Point Show System............................ 96 Sales Calendar............................................................ 101 Ad Index.................................................................... 102 4

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Changes to 90-day Past-Due Policy & Membership Renewals

Shorthorn Update ASA Board of Directors Toby Jordan, president 219-819-4603 7607 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151-1544 Lee Miller, vice president 816-599-7777 • www.shorthorn.org 330-231-6834 John Sonderman, executive director Montie D. Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO 402-641-0936 montie@shorthorn.org Jeff Bedwell, 580-822-5590 Matt Woolfolk, director of performance programs; performance data & John Russell, 832-588-8604 commercial acceptance • matt@shorthorn.org Rick Osterday, 605-281-1175 Heather Lange, director of office operations; customer service, Mark Gordon, 217-737-7905 registrations & DNA • heather@shorthorn.org Cory Bollum, 507-279-0480 Shelby Diehm, director of youth activities; marketing & Tyler Cates, 765-576-0035 communications • shelby@shorthorn.org Cassie Reid, director of shows & events; customer service specialist Shorthorn Foundation Bill Rasor, president cassie@shorthorn.org American Junior Wade Minihan, director of shows & member communications; Shorthorn Association customer service specialist • wade@shorthorn.org Haylee Ferguson, president Carrie Land, customer service specialist • carrie@shorthorn.org National Shorthorn Lassies Accounting • accountmgr@shorthorn.org Tawana Holland, president

American Shorthorn Association

ASA Dates of Note Sept. 8 Washington State Fair Regional Show Sept. 10 American Royal Entry Deadline & Builder of the Breed Nominations Junior Ownership Deadline due to the ASA Sept. 13 Kansas State Fair Regional Show Aug. 1 Deadline for ASA Membership in good standing to be eligible to be a Sept. 15 Amarillo Tri State Fair & Rodeo Regional Show voting delegate at Annual Meeting Sept. 15 American Royal Late Entry Aug. 5 Ballots for delegate voting will Deadline (increased fees) be mailed to members in good Sept. 20 World Beef Expo Regional Show standing Sept. 21 KILE Late Entry Deadline Aug. 16 State Fair of West Virginia Sept. 28 Tulsa State Fair Super Regional Regional Show Show Aug. 17 Iowa State Fair Super Regional Show October Aug. 21 Appalachian Fair Regional Show Aug. 22 Western Idaho Fair Regional Show Aug. 23 Kentucky State Fair Regional Show Oct. 5 KILE - National Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show - 8:00 am Aug. 24 Tennesse State Fair Super Regional Oct. 6 KILE - Junior Shorthorn & Show ShorthornPlus Show - 8:00 am Aug. 25 Maryland State Fair Super Oct. 13 Northern International Livestock Regional Show Exposition Super Regional Show Aug. 31 Minnesota State Fair Regional Show Oct. 24 American Royal - Junior Shorthorn Aug. 31 ASA Fiscal year ends: All & ShorthornPlus Show - 9:00 am registrations counted for Century Oct. 25 American Royal - National Shorthorn Club must be registered & ShorthornPlus Show - 9:30 am Aug. 31 KILE Entry Deadline & Junior Oct. 25 ASA Annual Meeting Social at the Ownership Deadline Office in KC September Oct. 26 ASA Annual Meeting & Awards Sept. 2 ASA Office Closed - Labor Day Banquet - Hilton Kansas City Sept. 3 All ballots due in ASA office for Airport electing delegates August Aug. 1

The Board of Directors took some time to review the 90-day past-due policy. After seeing an increase in overdue accounts, a policy change was enacted, which brought about another change regarding membership renewals.

First (as of January 1, 2024): Any past due balance over 60 days will automatically put an account onhold until the full account balance has been paid.

As a reminder, this will restrict online access to only being able to pay that balance, as well as no printing of any registration papers is permitted when there is a balance due.

Second (effective immediately): Due to the increase in unpaid membership renewals, (i.e. breeders logging in and renewing their membership and not making payment) membership renewals must be paid at the time of renewal in order to gain online/ member access for that calendar year. If a breeder logs in, agrees to renew the membership but then does not pay simultaneously, said membership renewal will be made null and void and deleted the next day.

WHR Breeders

WHR Assessments for 2024 were sent in November.

1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2024 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2024.)

2. Included with each assessment is the registration of a calf born to the dam in the year she was assessed (if calf is registered prior to one year of age) and a free transfer of said calf (if recorded within 60 days from the date of the sale.) (i.e. cost to register a calf born in 2024 to an assessed 2024 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months) 2024 ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE: March 1, 2024 and after $30 *Calves born in previous year(s) to unassessed dams will incur additional fees.

Send DNA Directly to Neogen As a reminder, breeders can now send DNA samples directly to Neogen for testing rather than sending to the ASA office first. Starting July 1, 2023, a manual processing fee will be incurred for those samples sent to the office for preprocessing.

3 things will be required to send samples in for testing: 1. A registration (or recorded “U”) number for each tested animal 2. A paper copy of the finalized testing form, (emailed from staff, description below) which includes the Neogen order number 3. A barcode number for each animal tested Breeders can queue up animals for testing in DigitalBeef and select which sample types they have, as well as which tests they want. Once the form is submitted, (it’s not entirely an automated process) staff will process the testing request and get an order ID # from Neogen. A finalized printable PDF of the submission form will be emailed to print and send to the lab with samples. Checks/payments are still made to the ASA. Once staff approves the testing request, the breeder’s DigitalBeef account is billed accordingly.

Regular Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time Zone (ASA Staff Meeting Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM)

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A SERIES FEATURING THE LATEST IN HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY TO ADVANCE YOUR HERD

Is your deworming program working?

By Grant Crawford, Ph.D., Associate Director, Cattle Technical Services Merck Animal Health maintains the world’s largest database of fecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) results to monitor the field efficacy of dewormers. Today, the database has 14,506 samples from 600 farms.

Twenty-three different products have been evaluated.

A FECRT is the standardized diagnostic tool to test manure for the presence of internal parasite eggs. It is important that 20 samples are taken both at treatment and 14 days post-treatment; the database only includes certified FECRTs of this number of samples from single farms.

A successful deworming should result in a 90% or greater reduction in parasite eggs in feces.1 Based on data through 2023, the database demonstrates that pour-on (Graph 1) and injectable parasite products have fallen below the 90% threshold for successful deworming. The percent of anthelmintic failures — those with less than 90% reduction — was 76.5% for pour-ons and 74.8% for all injectable dewormers.

Decreases in efficacy likely are due in part to dewormer resistance, which is the genetic ability of a parasite to survive the effects of a dewormer of which previously were susceptible.

There is not always a visual sign of parasitism. Unless FECRT testing is conducted, it is unknown how effective the deworming was or the amount of time before reinfestation occurs after deworming.

Impact of parasitism Internal parasites affect the nutritional status of the animal in three ways: They decrease feed intake, they decrease nutrient absorption and they increase nutrient requirements. These effects of internal parasite infections on the animal’s nutritional status are important because they impact and compromise every aspect of biology — including growth, milk production, immune function and reproduction.

Cattle producers put a lot of effort and resources into vaccinating their cattle and offering high-quality feed and mineral programs. These efforts and resources are not fully utilized and can be wasted if cattle are parasitized.

Set a deworming strategy Take these steps to help maximize cattle performance: 1.

If cattle are dewormed at turnout and not again until they come off the pasture in the fall, they have several months to pick up gut-damaging worms. Deworming cattle that are on pasture does not require gathering if using feed or mineral formulations and can be highly effective.

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Deworm calves at cowside. When calves start ruminating, they are at a high risk of picking up internal worms. Deworming appropriately from the time of early exposure (from the age of two months) can result in improved weaning weights. For spring-calving herds, it typically is good to deworm calves six to eight weeks after turnout onto pasture.

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Read label directions carefully and give the proper dosing amount.

Under-dosing can contribute to reduced efficacy.

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Work with your veterinarian to do FECRT testing annually.

Graph 1. Egg count reduction (%) of pour-on formulations

Get a FECRT kit You can request a free FECRT kit from your Merck Animal Health representative. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and control of parasitism.

There are three classes of dewormers approved for use in U.S. cattle: benzimidazoles, endectocides or macrocylic lactones and imidazothiazoles.

Certain classes of dewormers are not working as well as they have in the past. However, the SAFE-GUARD® (fenbendazole) formulations — all of which are in the benzimidazoles class — provide a median efficacy above 99.7% (Graph 2).

Graph 2. Egg count reduction (%) of dewormer types

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SAFE-GUARD: Do not use in beef calves less than 2 months old, dairy calves and veal calves. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Additionally, the following meat withdrawal and milk discard times apply: Safe-Guard Paste: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 8 days. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 96 hours.

Safe-Guard Suspension: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 8 days. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 48 hours.

Safe-Guard EnProAl Type C Medicated Block: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 11 days. For use in beef cattle only.

Safe-Guard 20% Protein Type C Medicated Block: Cattle must not be slaughtered for 16 days. For use in beef cattle only.

Safe-Guard Type A and other medicated feed products (pellets, cubes, free-choice mineral, or free-choice liquid): Cattle must not be slaughtered for 13 days. For dairy cattle, the milk discard time is 60 hours.

1.Dobson R., Jackson F., Levecke B., Besier B., et al. Guidelines for fecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT). World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP). 2011 Proceedings: 23rd International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology.

MAHCattle.com • 800-521-5767 © 2024 Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and its affiliates. All rights reserved. US-SFG-240600005

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Association Outlook

Montie D. asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

Celebrating Success and Looking to the Future

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he National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference held in Maryland was a tremendous success, highlighting the enthusiasm and dedication of our young Shorthorn breeders. This year, we were delighted to welcome many new and first-time exhibitors from the area.

Notably, it was the first time we had exhibitors from Massachusetts, alongside participants from New Jersey, Maine, New York, Virginia, and many firsttimers from Maryland and Pennsylvania.

The event was a vibrant showcase of talent, hard work, and the spirit of the Shorthorn community.

For a complete report on this major Shorthorn event, including detailed results and highlights, be sure to check out the full coverage starting on page 39 of this magazine. This comprehensive report offers an in-depth look at the competition, educational sessions, and the overall experience of attendees, providing a full picture of this year’s outstanding show and conference.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors and donors whose generosity made this event possible.

Your support is crucial in nurturing the development of our young breeders and ensuring the continued success of the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference. Your contributions help create valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and celebrating the Shorthorn breed.

Looking ahead, we are excited to invite everyone to the 2025 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference, which will be held in Grand Island, Nebraska next June. This upcoming event promises to be even more thrilling, with new opportunities for youth to showcase their cattle, engage in educational activities, and connect with fellow Shorthorn enthusiasts from across the country. Mark your calendars and start making plans to join us for 12

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what is sure to be another memorable and impactful event. We look forward to seeing you in Nebraska!

Shorthorn Summer Symposium: Advancing Our Breed The “Put Your Herd in the Winners Circle” Shorthorn Summer Symposium held in Lexington, Kentucky, this July was another significant event for our community. The symposium was packed with valuable educational programs covering a wide range of topics pertinent to the purebred cattle industry, from marketing strategies to pasture management and performance data analysis.

Additionally, the importance of embracing new technologies that are being presented now and in the future cannot be overstated. It is vital for us as the Shorthorn breed to utilize these advancements to ensure sustainability and maintain our competitive edge in the industry.

One of the main highlights of the symposium was the announcement of a new index for our Shorthorn breed and updates to existing indexes calculated from the EPDs. This is an important change utilizing data from past years and comparisons that will give breeders

more information to use when making breeding or purchase selections. Please look up an article by Matt Woolfolk on this subject on page 30. Attendees also learned they might see a new look on the registration papers later this month, reflecting these updates.

The symposium also featured tours of notable locations such as Castle and Key distillery, Boyd Beef Cattle, Claiborne Farm, and the Fasig Tipton horse sale facility. These tours provided valuable insights into activities that are compared to our industry.

We thank all who participated and contributed to the success of the Shorthorn Summer Symposium.

This busy summer has been filled with activities and achievements for Shorthorn breeders across the U.S. Your involvement and enthusiasm are what drive our breed forward, ensuring a bright future for Shorthorn cattle and their breeders.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and opportunities as we continue to advance our beloved breed. Together, we can achieve greatness and ensure the Shorthorn legacy thrives for generations to come!

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Beef Business

Matt director of Woolfolk performance programs

Family Ties Coming out of the National Junior Shorthorn Show, it’s only fitting for the youth and families of this breed to be fresh on my mind. Like the other seven NJSS I have been to in my time around this breed, it was another great experience for the kids and their parents.

Regardless of what they did in a contest or a show ring, adults and juniors alike made new connections and had fun being together in Shorthorn comradery.

No kid can do this project without some kind of family support system, and that was best on display in Timonium. I wish there was a way to harness that energy year-round for the times when things aren’t so easy on the farm or ranch.

I listen to podcasts that focus on the beef cattle business when I am in the vehicle or office. I like to learn, think, and improve. As much as I love George Strait and Cody Johnson, they’ve never triggered much thought on how we can make our cattle enterprise better. One of my favorites is an “underground” set of seedstock producers in another breed (Yes, folks, we can learn a lot from other breeds). Fittingly, the episode I listened to before writing this article focused on the topic of working with family.

Combined with NJSS, this drove the impetus for this commentary.

For so many of us, our cow herds are truly family operations. And while we tout being The Family Friendly Breed, working with family isn’t always too friendly! The show barn and the working corral are different cattle environments, but so similar in the way we often act and react. Generations working together can be great, but it can also be tough.

New ideas aren’t always accepted from those who have put in the efforts for longer periods of time to the herd, and I can understand why that is hard for everyone involved.

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We all have had positive and negative experiences working in family operations. If I have learned anything, it’s that I want to be better and more open when my time comes to lead and it’s my children who are questioning why we do things a certain way. I try to be an open-minded guy, but “We do it this way because that’s how we have always done it” is not an acceptable reason and it never will be.

It’s important for everyone in a family outfit to be patient, listen, and have something to take pride and ownership in. You don’t have to always agree, but understanding thoughts can go a long way in keeping family peace when you work side by side and then go sit down at the lunch table together. Don’t be afraid to explain WHY you’ve always done it that way. If you’re the one doing the questioning, be open to listen to the answer. Embrace and encourage when family members have interest in a different facet of what you are doing on the farm. Diverse skillsets will help the operation. In my own family, my brother is as talented of a cowman as I have ever worked with anywhere. I’d put his ability to diagnose and treat sick cattle up against almost every professionally trained Vet in the country. However, he’s not much of a numbers guy. As his son got older, he was drawn to the genetic side. He took it upon himself to study it and wasn’t afraid to come to his Dad with thoughts and questions. Their strengths play well together and have carried the operation to a new level of success.

Like some of you are now and many before me, my kids are the age that they like to tag along when we go do cow chores. I’d be lying if I told you that they make things easier and more efficient. Some days, it’s tempting to leave them with Grandma to go finish

something quickly. But then, we come home, I watch Lane with his toy cows on the floor, herding them or working them through the chute, and he will say or do something he picked up from going with us (and most of it is good…).

They’re always learning and soaking up things, so it’s my responsibility to make sure what they soak up is beneficial and not detrimental. Expose them to this lifestyle, make it enjoyable, and let them learn alonside.

I close with a section of the podcast from the host, a California rancher named Joe. Joe attended a ranching for profit seminar, and part of the curriculum was writing letters to yourself to be read one year later. I share the closing line of Joe’s letter: “You’re running out of time. Learn how to live more, talk less, and listen when He speaks. Family is the most important thing. The cows will come, and the cows will go. Be interested in the kids, invest in the kids. It’s the best move you can ever make. They’re pretty special people.”

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In the Know

Wade director of shows & member Minihan communications; customer service specialist

Delegate Election Process It’s the time of year to be watching your email inbox and physical mailbox for the 2024 voting Delegate Ballot. This ballot will be sent out in early August to paid members in good standing. If you believe you should have received one and didn’t, reach out to wade@shorthorn.org.

You will find below the process of voting delegates and what you need to know about it. To be a member of good standing, be sure your account balance is taken care of on any work recently or previously done. You can get this

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accomplished by calling into the office with credit card information, or by logging into your account and paying online yourself.

Ballots are due back into the office (via mail or scanned and emailed to wade@shorthorn.org) by Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. Only one ballot will be excepted per eligible member. We must receive these ballots before the date listed above and any ballots received after the date above will not be accepted. If selected to serve as a delegate, you will

be contacted to confirm your ability to represent your state at the annual meeting. The annual meeting will be October 26th, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. We have a tight turn around that we must receive delegate confirmation or denial. A list of delegates will be posted in the September issues of the Shorthorn Country.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the delegate election process.

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Updates to the ASA Selection Indexes “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls. Others build windmills.” -Chinese proverb The winds of change are blowing in the realm of Shorthorn genetic evaluation. Our selection index lineup has remained constant for over a decade.

Anyone who has paid attention to the beef cattle industry knows that there has been massive change in all segments over that timeframe. Our genetic offerings will do the same. These updates are the most significant changes to our genetic evaluation since the implementation of weekly runs and single-step calculation methods from IGS in 2018. This isn’t a decision that was made hastily or taken lightly. Rather, the staff has been in the works on this process for close to three years. When this project began, I had zero kids and less gray hair! One of our 2022 Strategic Plan Core Strategies states that we will “Invest in research and development to enable breed improvement.” These decisions were made with that core premise in mind, to enable improvement of Shorthorn genetics.

A staff-led evaluation of our current index offerings and other tools used in the industry led to initial trials of building new selection tools and attempts to modify current ones. After working through this for about a year, a proposal was taken to the board for the creation of a new index and modifications to an index already in the lineup. We all felt it would be beneficial to get breeder feedback in a test period, so late 2023 a trial run was done with a dozen herds with breeders providing feedback to help us improve the product.

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BOARD MEMBER has ever seen the index formulas. That misinformation is out there and is 100% incorrect.

As we entered 2024, breeder feedback was compiled and carefully considered as we moved into another round of modifications. I can’t say that all feedback was reflected in this round, because in some instances we got opposite opinions on matters, making it impossible to include both. In the spring, we wanted to bring in an expert from industry to dissect and offer insights to improve our near finished product. Enter Dr. Troy Rowan from the University of Tennessee to get an outside set of eyes on our work and give valuable feedback that brought us to the final product after a couple more rounds of slight changes. That final version is what we are excited to publish for the first time in the genetic evaluation run that will be released the week of August 19.

For those of you that may not know, our indexes (and all others in the seedstock industry) are created using computer models and programs to simulate breeding cattle with certain objectives. All these indexes are built using parameters to define the breeding goals and economic considerations to mirror the current state of the industry.

There is commonality between all our indexes: utilizing Shorthorn genetics on British-based cattle in a crossbreeding system is the primary breeding objectives.

From there, the differences come into effect as we select cattle that for different marketing and production purposes.

Now that the background is established, let’s look at what is different in our selection index landscape. One index ($Calving Ease) will see no changes moving forward.

Changes to the $Feedlot Calculation Since the inception of $Feedlot, the

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fed cattle marketing sector has seen shifts towards premiums for high-quality product. In recent years, we have also seen an uptick in harvest weights of cattle.

This combination of traits continues to place pressure on high-growth, highmarbling genetics to collect top dollar on the rail. Our $Feedlot index adds a new EPD to the formulation’s growth component: Carcass Weight. When the original $F was created, the breed did not have a CW EPD published. Now, thanks to our involvement in the IGS multi-breed eval, that is available, and we can incorporate it into the index alongside WW and YW (the previous growth traits drivers in $F).

If you are aware of market conditions in quality grid-based marketing, you know that Prime premiums and the spread between Choice and Select are as significant now as they have been in some time. The market is paying for a premium product. Taking that into account, you will see an increased value of the MARB EPD in the index, to mirror the increased market premiums noticed for high marbling cattle. The final modification to $F was a slight decrease in the weighting of CED in the index to maintain the formulation balance when changing the other traits currently mentioned. Calving ease has always been included in $F at a small portion to apply pressure against dystocia in a performance-driven index.

The $F index is a strictly terminal index: the computer models used to calculate it assume all calves are fed out and harvested on a quality-based grid (not retaining replacement heifers).

BMI: Balanced Merit Index During the dive into these indexes, two realizations hit home: that $BMI has indeed been a force in the improvement of Shorthorn cattle over

the last decade, and that it is not truly a maternally oriented index as the name indicates.

The conversation then pivoted to the utility of the index in its current form. It is not perfect, but it is a useful tool.

We did not want to remove the tool from the toolbox, so the decision was made to re-brand the index to better describe what it accomplishes. With $BMI containing a calving ease, growth, maternal, and carcass component, the new name Balanced Merit Index surfaced. The calculations for $BMI remain unchanged. It remains an index where the breeding simulation is designed to retain replacement heifers, while taking cull heifers and the steer crop through the feedyard to market on a quality grid.

There has been a lot of talk about simply adding a trait to BMI and that being a satisfactory move to appease breeders. We studied this intensely and talked to others about the approach of tacking a new trait on to BMI. It was decided that approach wasn’t the most effective route after getting outside opinions. I will discuss this more in a later article.

The New Cow Productivity Index Shorthorn breeders mention often that this is a maternally oriented breed of cattle. Thus, the move to include a maternally focused selection tool brought the Cow Productivity Index to the offering. This index emphasizes the traits that breeders and their customers expect of their most successful cows: calving ease, performance to weaning, moderate mature size, milk production, and longevity. You should see the bulls that are cow makers excel, and the cow lines that stand the test of time rise. The models used to build this index include retaining replacement females from the herd, while selling steer calves and cull females by the pound as weaned calves.

With a new index, I know there are lots of questions, and I will attempt to cover many of the questions and commentary

around the new CPI in depth in future issues of the Shorthorn Country. For now, the takeaway message is that this index is designed to closely resemble the mode of operation of most commercial Shorthorn bull customers. With many buyers coming to the breed looking for a new piece to make a productive crossbred female with, identifying those genetics that can help them make those selections is as important as ever. You can find numerous studies that highlight the worth of a crossbred female over her straightbred counterpart. When America’s First enters that crossbreeding conversation with the ranchers, it solidifies the value of the purebred Shorthorn.

Wrapping Up & Moving Forward First, I want to thank everyone that I worked with during this journey: staff, the ASA board, the breeders who provided feedback, and our consultants, Patrick Wall at Iowa State and Dr. Troy Rowan at Tennessee. Eric Grant and his team at Grant Co. were also beneficial as we named and re-branded these indexes.

It was a team effort to get this to fruition.

In our discussions with Dr. Rowan, he provided commentary that I believe is worthwhile sharing with you. Troy mentioned that selection indexes are designed with the purpose of making genetic selection easier for our

commercial customers. He also relayed his belief that as breeders and seedstock producers, our breeding programs should be fine-tuned via precise selection for individual EPDs to reach our goals. Can indexes be helpful in that? Absolutely they can!

But we must be careful using any one index to push our genetics forward. I have yet to find a single number anywhere in the industry that you can count on to accomplish all your selection goals with. “Balance” is a buzzword in the seedstock business right now, and it probably should have been for the last two decades. It’s become one again because many of us forgot to keep it in mind when breeding our cattle, and the customer is seeing the consequences.

Even with the time and effort aimed to help as many breeders as possible, we will not be able to create tools to fit every breeding program to a T. That is why it becomes important for you as a breeder of livestock to study what tools are out there and determine if they work for you or not. You’re not going to offend your staff or leadership if you choose other options to guide the future of your program (if you are respectful going about it). As a breeder, I can tell you that the associations for the breeds of cattle roaming our pastures have genetic tools that we do not utilize because they just don’t fit for the type of cattle we are trying to breed. It’s part of being a responsible, educated breeder to know what works for you and utilize it as best as you can.

In the coming months, there will be more articles and information on CPI and the other indexes as we move into a new era of Shorthorn genetic improvement.

This series will continue with a deeper dive on CPI starting next month, and I look forward to seeing some of you build windmills and making efforts to use the best tools for your operation to enable Shorthorn breed improvement.

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Shelby director of youth activities, Diehm director of marketing & communications

Let’s Get Groovy The best week of the year has wrapped up and the countdown for the 2025 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference begins.

Even though numbers were down, which was expected with the distance, quality was still just as exceptional. This year we had several new states join us and almost half of the juniors were there for the first time at the NJSS! For our Eastern states, we had attendees from North Carolina, Maine, West Virginia, Virginia, Massachusetts, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

We know having it in Maryland made it far for many families to attend, but our goal in moving locations is to introduce our Shorthorn members to the NJSS and once they have a great experience, hopefully, they will attend again!

There are many components required to make sure the junior national is a victory. As soon as the current one is over, we start planning for the next.

Fundraisers, contacting donors, and sending out pledge letters are ongoing during the year. But one of the most important parts of the junior national week is the people who volunteer their time to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The first thanks we need to give is to those who donated to the Red, White and Roan Club or the Royal Society Club. We also had many other donations from corporate businesses or breeders including level donors and buckle sponsors. As well as those who donated or purchased to any of the online or in-person fundraisers or raffles. The Shorthorn Youth Development Fund is growing with donations that will provide opportunities for the juniors.

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provided many volunteers during the week to assist as needed. We truly appreciate all you did beforehand to make the week successful.

The state advisors are responsible for not only stalling their state and making teams for contests but also keeping their states in line. Thank you to the advisors who give their time and energy to keep their states together during the show.

The contest judges donate their time at the show evaluating the juniors for just a thank you. Contests are a huge part of the junior national and those contest judges help make that happen.

Thank you to our NJSS office staff, Jim and Bev Freed. They have been to 37 junior nationals and this was their last one to serve as our amazing office staff. We appreciate the help they have given us for many years, we couldn’t do it without them. If you ever talk to them, you know how much they love the junior association and junior national.

Thank you to the rest of the American Shorthorn Association and Shorthorn Country staff for all the assistance leading up to NJSS as well as everything you do while we are at the show. It takes a team to make sure the show goes off without issues, and I am lucky to have each one of you on that team.

Thank you to the junior board.

You spend many hours planning and fundraising to make this event happen.

I know your feet hurt from walking many miles during the week. You keep the junior member’s best interest in mind and are engaging with those junior members. You work so hard during the week to ensure it is the BEST event in the industry. There is a reason we call you the “best board.” You receive so many compliments from judges and it is recognized by other breeds. I am so proud to serve as your youth activity director and can’t wait to see what you

will do next year!

I also need to give a big thank you to the entire Shorthorn family. It is no mystery why we stake the claim on being the family-friendly breed. Anyone who attends the National Junior Shorthorn Show can see that it is true. We have been voted ‘most enjoyable junior national’ for the last four years. Being the family-friendly breed is a huge part of that honor. If you attend our show, you become one of the family and we welcome all with open arms. The show wouldn’t be possible without the many exhibitors and their families. Your continued support is so important to our growth as a breed and the success of NJSS. The NJSS is a large-scale event that takes hundreds of thousands of dollars to be possible and we couldn’t do it without those who give. No matter the donation size, it helps make our show happen and successful! So, if you have given this year or in year’s past or plan to give going forward, we give you our biggest THANK YOU! If you have any questions about the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund or how you can support the most enjoyable junior national, shoot me an email, shelby@ shorthorn.org.

We look forward to seeing our Shorthorn family in Grand Island, Nebraska on June 21-28, 2025 as we get Groovy in Grand Island!

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Tartan Plaid

Tawana National Shorthorn Lassie Holland President

Lassie Representation in Maryland The Shorthorn Lassies are always up for a good road trip, and Timonium, Maryland did not disappoint. Our ladies rolled into Shorthorn Junior Nationals this year looking forward to a great time on the east coast and an opportunity to serve our membership, breeders and juniors. They served with a smile once again proving their powers of adaptability as they wiped sweat from their brow during one of the hottest summers on record in the area. These girls were rockstars and were joined by equally amazing state queens from across the country. We are blessed in this breed with some of the greatest young women in the industry and it is my privilege to work with them. The future is bright. The National Junior Shorthorn Show was a little different for the Lassies this year. We began the week with Lassie 101 with a new format for the program. Hannah Olsen, the Lassie Board (via Zoom) and myself presented a program to the current national and state royalty that focused on what the Lassie Program is all about, the history and future of the Lassie Association, and what is available to young ladies who are interested in running for a spot on the National Lassie Team. We pampered the girls, provided lunch, held a round-table discussion and they left with a small token of our gratitude and appreciation. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to casually sit and talk with these young ladies, to hear about their hopes and dreams for the future for both themselves and the Shorthorn Breed, and in turn learn more about them as individuals. We laughed and ate and laughed some more! One of the announcements presented to the young women during Lassie 101 is that we have moved our Lassie selection and crowning from the National Junior Shorthorn 36

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Show to Cattlemen’s Congress. Moving the Lassie selection means that our current Lassie Queen and Alternate Queen will reign for a little while longer and continue doing an amazing job of representing our breed. We are excited about this change and hope you will join us for Crowns Over Congress 2025 as we crown our next generation of royalty.

Keep an eye out for applications which will be available online and in a future issue of the Shorthorn Country as well and join us for our silent auction as well during the Summit Sale at Congress.

Midweek came and our National Lassie Queens (Kenna and Mags as we affectionately call them) hosted a wonderful Lassie Tea for our young girls and hopefully, future Lassies. Some of the Junior Board came to join the fun and left with crowns and sashes as well. It was thrilling to see the excitement on the faces of the young girls and the Lassies as they worked together completing projects and getting to know one another better. Watching the future leaders of our organization mentor and teach the younger kids is truly heartwarming and inspiring! As has been an ongoing tradition, each young, future Lassie left with a crown, sash, tea cup and saucer of their choosing and a smile on their face!

As I headed home following the National Junior Shorthorn Show and reflected on my time with these young ladies and other youth throughout the barn, I could not help but swell with pride. Not for anything I have done, but for the youth that we are raising in this breed. These young ladies LOVE Shorthorn cattle and this industry.

They are dedicated, hard working and are a direct reflection of the seeds that have been sown into them in the past by the members of this organization. A firm foundation has been laid for them

and your support has gone neither unnoticed nor unappreciated. As a relative newcomer to the plaid, I cannot wait to see what the future holds! It is teeming with opportunity for all who want to belong. On a final note, these ladies are excited to serve and would love to attend your sale, fair or event if possible. Reach out to them or one of our board members! We want to hear from you. Thank you for your continual and unwavering support for our ladies in plaid.

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2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference

by Haylee Ferguson

Looking back on our week spent together in Maryland, it is evident that our breeders, donors, and exhibitors are dedicated to the Shorthorn breed.

Aside from the cattle, the “why” behind what we do is the people. Whether you traveled 24 hours to Timonium this year, or 24 minutes, I hope you all left with a new friend, role model, or simply a new familiar face.

I would like to extend a big “thank you” to all the parents and other family members that traveled with exhibitors

to this year’s National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference. Putting your trust in the American Junior Shorthorn Association Junior Board and the ASA staff members that make this event come to life means more to us than you will ever know! Throughout the week, youth not only get the chance to highlight their high-quality cattle but also their beef industry knowledge, cooking skills, and judging expertise.

As the next President of the American Junior Shorthorn Association, I look

forward to encouraging growth and connections within our breed. It is truly an honor to lead this group of youth who care about our breed’s past, where we stand currently, and what the future holds. Throughout this next year, I hope we all create more friendships and work with one another to further develop our breed and build from our “familyfriendly” foundation. Everyone - get groovy! We look forward to seeing you all next year in Grand Island, Nebraska!

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National Junior Shorthorn Female Show 238 Head- Judge: Brady Jensen

by Elizabeth Crumm

Third Overall Shorthorn Female and Division VIII Champion, NF SULL Red Fools Delight ET, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Division VI Champion was awarded to CF Crystal Lucy 384 RK X ET, exhibited by Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Fourth Overall Shorthorn Female and Division VII A Champion, CF PC Mona Lisa 350 Cinch X, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Reserve Division VI Champion was awarded to LGF MFS Emeralds Dream 1183L, exhibited by Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Fifth Overall Shorthorn Female and Reserve Division VII A Champion, SULL LGF Knights of Ruby 3400L ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

What a thrilling week we all had at the “Sail Away with Shorthorn!” The 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Female Show, we had a grand total of 238 head shown. Judge, Brady Jensen, selected CF Crystal Lucy 384 RK X ET to be named Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Division VI Champion. This heifer is an April 2023 daughter to SULL Red Knight 2023 ET and SULL Crystal’s Lucy ET. Congrats to the exhibitor,

Braylen Schaeffer of Hagerstown, Ind. Third Overall Shorthorn Female and Division VIII Champion went to NF SULL Red Fools Delight ET, which was born January of last year to SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and NF Fool Me Now. She was exhibited by Winston Dryer of Tolar, Texas.

Miller Smith of Pendleton, Ind. exhibited the Fourth Overall Shorthorn Female and Division VII A Champion.

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Carter Wickard of Wilkinson, Ind. Thank you to Little Cedar Cattle Co for sponsoring this Grand Champion felt banner.

Earning Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female and Reserve Division VI Champion honors was LGF MFS Emerald Dream 1183L, which is an April 2023 daughter to SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET and LGF Ruby’s Hot Emerald. This heifer was exhibited by

Division I Champion - GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Division I Reserve Champion - SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Division I Third Overall - TESCC Darlin Dreamer 755M, Aspen Soules Sperry, Okla.

Division II Champion - FOX Fancy Rose 324, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Division II Reserve Champion - CF Mona Lisa 3134 PW X ET, Maddox Reedy, Lovington, Ill.

Division II Third Overall - CF Max Rosa 3135 OM X ET, Jozie Beiser, Camden, Ohio.

Division III Champion - GCC Margie 234, Paislee Van Horn, Morgantown, Ind

Division III Reserve Champion - CF Rosebud 3120 EV X ET, Carter Meyer, Needville, Texas.

Division III Third Overall - CF Rosebud 3125 EV X ET, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa.

Division IV Third Overall - DRY Sweeties Look 023, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.

Division IV Third Overall - GCC TRN Dream Only 71, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.

Division IV Third Overall - MFS Tootsie 55L ET, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Division V Champion - GCC Red Diva The Roo 33 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Division V Reserve Champion - S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Division V Third Overall - CF Mona Lisa 3116 LL ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

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Division VI Third Overall - S/N Missing Mirage Legacy 372 ET, Caroline Huebner, Union City, Tenn.

Division VII Champion - SFF Caroline 314 DM ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.

Division VII Reserve Champion - S/N Myrtle Bo Laser 342 ET, Mackenlee Evans, Petersburg, Texas.

Division VII Third Overall - WHR RHS Queen of Hearts 3283 ET, Kanin Cleere, Madisonville, Texas.

Division VII A Third Overall - RGLC Pay Ruby 314, Easton Kaiser, Needham, Ind.

Division VIII Reserve Champion - CF Max Rosa 324 TR X ET, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.

Division VIII Third Overall - CCR Pinky The Roo 3105 ET, Audrey Ramos, Andrews, Texas.

Division IX Champion - CF Crystal Lucy 2121 RK X ET, Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio.

Division IX Reserve Champion - S/N Myrtle BO 2201 ET, Jay Allen, Saxonburg, Pa.

The February heifer, CF PC Mona Lisa 350 Cinch X, is out of JSF Kane Cinch 61H and CSF Mona Lisa 2104 BD. SULL LGF Knights OF Ruby 3400L ET claimed Fifth Overall Shorthorn Female and Reserve Division VII A Champion. She’s a SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and SULL Blooded Ruby 3278 ET. The February born daughter, was exhibited by Kolten Greenhorn of Bellbrook, Ohio.

Owned Shorthorn Female Divisions: Division I Champion: GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Division I Reserve Champion: SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Division I Third Overall: TESCC Darlin Dreamer 755M, Aspen Soules Sperry, Okla.

Division II Champion: FOX Fancy Rose 324, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Division II Reserve Champion: CF

Mona Lisa 3134 PW X ET, Maddox Reedy, Lovington, Ill. Division II Third Overall: CF Max Rosa 3135 OM X ET, Jozie Beiser, Camden, Ohio.

Division III Champion: GCC Margie 234, Paislee Van Horn, Morgantown, Ind. Division III Reserve Champion: CF Rosebud 3120 EV X ET, Carter Meyer, Needville, Texas.

Division III Third Overall: CF Rosebud 3125 EV X ET, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa. Division IV Champion: DRY Sweeties Look 023, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.

Division IV Reserve Champion: GCC TRN Dream Only 71, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill. Division IV Third Overall: MFS Tootsie 55L ET, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Division V Champion: GCC Red

Diva The Roo 33 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Division V Reserve Champion: S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.

Division V Third Overall: CF Mona Lisa 3116 LL ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa. Division VI Third Overall: S/N Missing Mirage Legacy 372 ET, Caroline Huebner, Union City, Tenn.

Division VII Champion: SFF Caroline 314 DM ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind. Division VII Reserve Champion: S/N Myrtle Bo Laser 342 ET, Mackenlee Evans, Petersburg, Texas.

Division VII Third Overall: WHR RHS Queen of Hearts 3283 ET, Kanin Cleere, Madisonville, Texas.

Division VII A Third Overall: RGLC Pay Ruby 314, Easton Kaiser, Needham, Ind. Division VIII Reserve Champion:

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Division IX Third Overall - CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Division X Champion - CCR Pinky The Roo 2508 ET, Kanin Cleere, Madisonville, Texas.

Division X Reserve Champion - HP Margie 025BE ET, Peyton Davis, Emmitsburg, Md.

Division X Third Overall - MBCF Rosewood 170, Kylie Searson, Kenton, Ohio.

CF Max Rosa 324 TR X ET, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa. Division VIII Third Overall: CCR Pinky The Roo 3105 ET, Audrey Ramos, Andrews, Texas.

Division IX Champion: CF Crystal Lucy 2121 RK X ET, Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio.

Division IX Reserve Champion: S/N Myrtle BO 2201 ET, Jay Allen, Saxonburg, Pa. Division IX Third Overall: CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Division X Champion: CCR Pinky The Roo 2508 ET, Kanin Cleere, Madisonville, Texas.

Division X Reserve Champion: HP Margie 025BE ET, Peyton Davis, Emmitsburg, Md. Division X Third Overall: MBCF Rosewood 170, Kylie Searson, Kenton, Ohio.

Owned Shorthorn Female Class Placings: Class 1 Junior Heifer Calves (2 entries): 1) SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Okla.; 2) AMH Margie’s Pearl 001, Atleigh Hoy, Westminster, Md. Class 2 Junior Heifer Calves (7 entries): GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET,

Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.; 2) TESCC Darlin Dreamer 755M, Aspen Soules, Sperry, Okla.; 3) TRN Rosie’s Knight 405 ET, Josie Turner, Mahomet, Ill. Class 3 Junior Heifer Calves (6 entries): 1) TRN Dreaming Ruby 402 ET, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.; 2) Armstrong Lady Saphire 2401 ET, Benjamin Allen, Saxonburg, Pa.; 3) GCR/SGM Binnie 404 CC, Sawyer McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa. Class 7 Winter Heifer Calves (5 entries): 1) MAV Emily 337L ET, Candace Lein, Almond, Wis.; 2) SULL Rhonda Rosa 3685L ET, Autumn Berg, Osage, Iowa.; 3) AF VF Equator’s Primo Girl 401, Alden Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

Class 8 Winter Heifer Calves (5 entries): 1) CF Max Rosa 3138 ET, Samantha VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.; 2) GCC Current Crystal 231, Caroline Youse, Paris, Mo.; 3) AF VF Picture Perfect 319 ET, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.

Class 9 Winter Heifer Calves (4 entries): 1) FOX Fancy Rose 324, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.; 2) CF Max Rosa 3135 OM X ET, Jozie Beiser, Camden, Ohio.; 3) Highland Christy 3100, Mackenzie Ramsdell, Limington, Maine.

Class 10 Winter Heifer Calves (6

entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 3134 PW X ET, Maddox Reedy, Lovington, Ill.; 2) SULL Max Rosa 3622L ET, Amelia Nibe, Melrose Iowa.; 3) IF Darlene 130 FT, Mallory Inskeep, Lafayette, Ind. Class 14 Senior Heifer Calves (6 entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 3131 UH X ET, Makayla Sugg, Alden, N.Y.; 2) BONL Zena’s Reward 318L ET, Barrett Ward, Greens Fork, Ind.; 3) BFS Margie Way 382 ET, Julia Brown, Ettrick, Wis. Class 15 Senior Heifer Calves (6 entries): 1) GANA Lady Cecelia 3305 ET, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.; 2) Little Cedar Crystal’s Lady 2379 ET, Juliana Ritchie, Beaverton, Mich.; 3) GANA Cumberland Queen 3308 ET, Ava Stutzman, Milford Neb. Class 16 Senior Heifer Calves (5 entries): 1) GCC Margie 234, Paislee Van Horn, Morgantown, Ind.; 2) CF Rosebud 3125 EV X ET, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3) Springview Jo Jo Redemption 246, Sadie Brown, Ettrick, Wis. Class 17 Senior Heifer Calves (7 entries): 1) CF Rosebud 3120 EV X ET, Carter Meyer, Needville, Texas.; 2) RHS Augusta Pride 9133 ET, James Kendel Cleere, Madisonville, Texas.; 3) SJQ Demi Divine Flash 2310 ET, Iva Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa. Class 21 Summer Yearling Females shorthorn country • august 2024

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(5 entries): 1) MIM Miss Peppermint Twisty 3355 ET, Brigham Deborde, Bardwell, Texas.; 2) BISH OFS Augusta Pride RS 328, Catelyn Olsen, Berlin, Wis.; 3) Armstrong Crowns Dream 2326, Jay Allen, Saxonburg, Pa. Class 22 Summer Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) GCC TRN Dream Only 71, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.; 2) MFS Tootside 55L ET, Madeline Berg, Osage, Iowa.; 3) Lorenz’s Miss Lilliana, Amelia Clemens, Chestnut, Ill. Class 23 Late Spring Yearling Females (4 entries): 1) Chey Mirage 1523, Reese Six, New Freeport, Pa.; 2) DTR 930 Lizabeth 3930 ET, Ryder Heter, Raymond, Kan.; 3) SSHF Sunset Hill Max Rosa Magic L9, Kylee Stelzer, Suring, Wis. Class 24 Late Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) Dry Sweeties Look 023, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.; 2) Dry Rose 023 ET, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.; 3) S-S CSF Margie 723 ET, Aubrey Wacome, Clinton, Maine.

Class 28 Late Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) BLSC SQB Pleasant Dawn PO5L, Jacob Bergman, Beloit, Wis.; 2) GCC Crystal Lucy 36, Brandon Barr, Xenia, Ohio.; 3) RSF Killian Rose 402L ET, Ryan Lane, Grove, Okla.

Class 29 Late Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) GCC Red Diva The Roo 33 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.; 2) S/N Lucky’s Locket 3120 ET, Kaitlyn Berg, Osage, Iowa.; 3) CF Mona Lisa 3116 LL ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa. Class 30 Late Spring Yearling Females (7 entries): 1) RFL Lucky Charm 2L, Xavier Ferris, Whiteland, Ind.; 2) DLSC CSF HCC Augusta Pride EV 2355, Hailey Jester, Mooreland, Ind.; 3) Chey BO’S Knight 2354 RK ET, Weston Ward, Greens Fork, Ind. Class 31 Late Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) Little Cedar Blooded Ruby 2320 ET, Paisley Dryer, Tolar, Texas.; 2) LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.; 3) NF Rosa Is Back ET, Lauren Mohr, Carlock, Ill. Class 35 Late Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) S/N Lady Crystal Lottery 3100 ET, Ryli Bivens, Burleson, Texas.; 2) SFF Mona Lisa 335 RW, Norah Grimmer, Valparaiso, Ins.; 3) FFS Amelia, Amelia Clemens, Chestnut, Ill. Class 36 Late Spring Yearling Females (7 entries): 1) LGF MFS Emerald’s Dream 1183L, Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.; 2) Little Cedar Hope’s Mirage 2321 ET, Kinlynn Dryer, Normal, Ill.; 3) Simn 382L, Bristol Bates, Chandlersville, Ohio.

Class 37 Late Spring Yearling Females (8 entries): 1) CF Crystal Lucy 384 RK X ET, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.; 2) SW MH RC Cumberland 342, Jaycee 44

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Class 46 Early Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) S/N Myrtle BO Laser 342 ET, Mackenlee Evans, Petersburg, Texas.; 2) SULL RGLC Max Rosa 316 ET, Brayden Goodbred, Lee, Ill.; 3) WHR HS Cumberland 3305 ET, John Wells, Van Alstyne, Texas.

Class 50 Junior Yearling Females (7 entries): 1) CF PC Mona Lisa 350 Cinch X, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.; 2) S/N Max Rosa Liberty 339 ET, Emerson Lehrman, Spencer, S.D.; 3) NF Miss Roan N Spicy Fool ET, Candace Lein, Almond, Wis. Class 51 Junior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) RGLC Pay Ruby 314, Easton Kaiser, Needham, Ind.; 2) AF VF Royal Ruby 303 ET, Adalynn Vaughn, Maxwell, Iowa.; 3) LYND Max Rosa Forever L361 ET, Triton Christman, Mercersburg, Pa. Class 52 Junior Yearling Females (7 entries): 1) SULL LGF Knights Of Ruby 3400L ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.; 2) Margie 12, Caroline Youse, Paris, Mo.; 3) CSF Max Rosa EV 2305 ET, Olivia Geyer, Zanesville, Ohio.

Class 53 Junior Yearling Females (7 entries): 1) FERREE FITZ Crystal Swan 2309 ET, Benjamin Allen, Saxonburg, Pa.; 2) CF Augusta Pride 330 LL X, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3)

TASC Margie’s Luna 101L ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Class 54 Junior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) CF Max Rosa 324 TR X ET, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.; 2) Midnight Perfect Queen 304, Charlotte Holland, Gaithersburg, Md.; 3) DVW Pretty Special 123 ET, Hadley McDonald, Preston, Iowa.

Class 55 Junior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) NF SULL Red Fools Delight ET, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.; 2) Bergs Gentry 116 ET, Lauren Berg, Osage, Iowa.; 3) JSP Dolly Rider 3115 ET, Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

Class 56 Junior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) CCR Pinky The Roo 3105 ET, Audrey Ramos, Andrews, Texas.; 2) Little Cedar Max Rosa Dream 2308 ET, Juliana Ritchie, Beaverton, Mich.; 3) BLSC Elizabeth R1L, Kelsey Kuehni, Boyd, Wis. Class 60 Senior Yearling Females (4 entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 2135 LL X ET, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.; 2) MFS Red BO 61K ET, Maddox Gunn, Greenfield, Ind.; 3) SIS Mona Lisa CC 502 ET, Bryce Heverly, Saint Johns, Mich.

Class 61 Senior Yearling Females (4 entries): 1) CF Margie 2130 EV X, Maddox Reedy, Lovington, Ill.; 2) GCC Max Rosa Chrome 22 ET, Brayden Deborde, Bardwell, Texas.; 3) RTCC Ruby Tessie 034 2252, Kaylee Corley, Willis, Texas.

Class 62 Senior Yearling Females (5 entries): 1) CF Rosa Bud 2126 EV X ET, Carter Meyer, Needville, Texas.; 2) Lady Crystal 32K ET, Madelyn Ramsdell, Limington, Maine.; 3) S/N Missing Mirage 2207 ET, Emerson Lehrman, Spencer, S.D. Class 63 Senior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) CF Crystal Lucy 2121 RK X ET, Reed Hanes, Greenville, Ohio.; 2) S/N Mayrtle BO 2201 ET, John Allen, Saxonburg, Pa.; 3) CF Mona Lisa 2117 SOL X ET, Audrey Robertson, Gettysburg, Pa. Class 67 Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pairs (3 entries): 1) CCR Pinky The Roo 2508 ET, Kanin Cleere, Madisonville, Texas.; 2) HP Margie 025BE ET, Peyton Davis, Emmitsburg, Md.; 3) SMCC Margie’s Charm 313, Atleigh Hoy, Westminster, Md. Class 68 Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf Pairs (2 entries): 1) MBCF Rosewood 170, Kylie Searson, Kenton, Ohio.; 2) Harmony Riley, Francesca Bologna, Mechanicsville, Md.

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National Junior Bred & Owned Shorthorn Female Show 60 Head- Judge: Taylor Frank

by Elizabeth Crumm

Third Overall Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division III Reserve Champion, DRY Sweeties Look 023, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division V Champion was awarded to SFF Caroline 314 DM ET, exhibited by Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.

Fourth Overall Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division II Champion, FOX Fancy Rose 324, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division III Champion was awarded to RFL Lucky Charm 2L, exhibited by Xavier Ferris, Whiteland, Ind.

The 2024 National Junior Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female Show was sorted by Taylor Frank. Out of the sixty head shown, Frank selected SFF Caroline 314 DM ET as the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division V Champion. Miller Smith of Pendleton, Ind., exhibited this March 2023 heifer out of CF JBC Caroline 487 HC ET and sired by SULL Dream Maker 9141G ET. The purple felt banner 46

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the grand champion female received was sponsored by Berg Shorthorns.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division III Champion went to RFL Lucky Charm 2L. She is the daughter of DJS The Outsider and CF BCL Lucky Charm 795 FT X ET. The May-born heifer was exhibited by Xavier Ferris, of Whiteland, Ind. Winston Dryer of Tolar, Texas.

Fifth Overall Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division III Third Overall, GCC TRN Dream Only 71, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.

exhibited the Third Overall Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Reserve Division III Champion, DRY Sweeties Look 023. She’s a June 2023 daughter to CSF Outlook 2159 HC and Dry Sweetie.

Frank’s next pick was FOX Fancy Rose 324, as the Fourth Overall Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division II Champion. Sheridan Fox of Kanawha, Iowa exhibited this November

B&O Division I Champion - SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Okla.

B&O Division I Reserve Champion - GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

B&O Division I Third Overall - IOF Ruby Jones 101M, Evelyn Hill, Yorktown, Ind.

B&O Division II Reserve Champion - WHR CER Sweetheart 3944, Caitlyn Rasor, Van Alstyne, Texas.

B&O Division II Third Overall - BCSC Mona Lisa TR 53L, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.

B&O Division IV Champion - Wernacres Rosebud 234, Laci Wernicke, Lena, Ill.

B&O Division IV Reserve Champion - PKB Summer ET, Paisley White, Springfield, Neb.

B&O Division IV Third Overall - RDS Pretty Girl PG1 ET, Megan Keeney, Rocky Ridge, Md.

B&O Division V Reserve Champion - 4P Red Velvet L324, Anna Phelps, Prattsville, Ark.

B&O Division V Third Overall - L3 Atta Girl, Lauren Jarowicz, Lebanon, N.J.

B&O Division VI Champion - Little Cedar Current Picture 2314 E ET, Teagan Ritchie, Beaverton, Mich.

B&O Division VI Reserve Champion - JSP Dolly Rider 3115 ET, Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

2023 female who is the daughter of Fox Timing 902 and Fox Rose Bud 108 ET. Rounding out the last pick was the Fifth Overall Bred and Owned Shorthorn Female and Division III Third Overall title which went to Alexa Turner of Mahomet, Ill. She exhibited GCC TRN Dream Only 71. This heifer is a July 2023 daughter to SULL Propel

7187E ET and SULL Dream Only 7188E ET. B&O Shorthorn Female Divisions: Division I Champion: SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Division I Reserve Champion: GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.

Division I Third Overall Champion: IOF Ruby Jones 101M, Evelyn Hill, Yorktown, Ind. Division II Reserve Champion: WHR CER Sweetheart 3944, Caitlyn Rasor, Van Alstyne, Texas.

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B&O Division VI Third Overall - GCR Margie 311 X PW, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

B&O Division VII Champion - CDR Cadillac Candice 9K, Aubrey Short, Monkton, Md.

B&O Division VIII Champion Harmony Riley, Francesca Bologna, Mechanicsville, Md.

Division IV Champion: Wernacres Rosebud 234, Laci Wernicke, Lena, Ill. Division IV Reserve Champion: PKB Summer ET, Paisley White, Springfield, Neb. Division IV Third Overall Champion: RDS Pretty Girl PG1 ET, Megan Keeney, Rocky Ridge, Md. Division V Reserve Champion: 4P Red Velvet L324, Anna Phelps, Prattsville, Ark. Division V Third Overall: L3 Atta Girl, Lauren Jarowicz, Lebanon, N.J. Division VI Champion: Little Cedar Current Picture 2314 E ET, Teagan Ritchie, Beaverton, Mich.

Division VI Reserve Champion: JSP Dolly Rider 3115 ET, Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla.

Division VI Third Overall: GCR Margie 311 X PW, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa. Division VII Champion: CDR Cadillac Candice 9K, Aubrey Short, Monkton, Md. Division VII Reserve Champion: Miss RGC Miller K10, Masyn Riggins, Macomb, Ill. Division VIII Champion: Harmony Riley, Francesca Bologna, Mechanicsville, Md. B&O Shorthorn Female Class Placings: Class 1: Junior Heifer Calves (2 entries): 1) SLE RGLC Maggie 34M, Sheridan Soules, Sperry, Okla.; 2) AMH Margie’s Pearl 001, Atleigh Hoy, 48

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Westminster, Md. Class 2: Junior Heifer Calves (5 entries): 1) GCC Knighted Margie 241 ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.; 2) IOF Ruby Jones 101M, Evelyn Hill, Yorktown, Ind.; 3) A/B Dream Lady 2419 UR, Amanda Annett, Utica, Ohio.

Class 3: Junior Heifer Calves (5 entries): 1) Armstrong Lady Saphire 2401 ET, Benjamin Allen, Saxonburg, Pa.; 2) TRN Dreaming Ruby 402 ET, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.; 3) GCR/ SGM Binnie 404 CC, Sawyer McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa. Class 7: Winter Heifer Calves (4 entries): 1) FOX Fancy Rose 324, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.; 2) Little Cedar 1914 Margie 2378 ET, Teagan Ritchie, Beaverton, Mich.; 3) IF Darlene 130 FT, Mallory Inskeep, Lafayette, Ind. Class 8: Senior Heifer Calves (2 entries): 1) SJQ Demi Divine JT 2312, Iva Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa.; 2) GBI Lanie’s Independence 29L, Kailey Godfrey, Red Loin, Pa. Class 9: Senior Heifer Calves (5 entries): 1) WHR CER Sweetheart 3944, Caitlyn Rasor, Van Alstyne, Texas.; 2) BCSC Mona Lisa TR 53L, Baylor Cowden, West Middletown, Pa.; 3) SJQ Demi Divine Flash 2310 Et, Iva Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa. Class 13: Summer Yearling Females (3 entries): 1) BISH OFS Augusta Pride RS 328, Catelyn Olsen, Berlin, Wis.; 2) Armstrong Crowns Dream 2326, John

B&O Division VII Reserve Champion - Miss RGC Miller K10, Masyn Riggins, Macomb, Ill.

Allen, Saxonburg, Pa.; 3) Just Gift Me A Ruby, Kayleigh Shank, Hagerstown, Md. Class 14: Summer Yearling Females (3 entries): 1) GCC TRN Dream Only 71, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.; 2) HAF Marvel’s Annie HC 301, Haylee Ferguson, Rockvale, Tenn.; 3) FFS Cisco Lakota Rose 722L, Kelsey Francisco, Olivet, Mich.

Class 15: Late Spring Yearling Females (5 entries): 1) Dry Sweeties Look 023, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.; 2) Dry Rose 023 ET, Winston Dryer, Tolar, Texas.; 3) IOF Dallas 101L, Nathan Hill, Yorktown, Ind. Class 16: Late Spring Yearling Females (8 entries): 1) RFL Lucky Charm 2L, Xavier Ferris, Whiteland, Ind.; 2) KESL Monica 22L, Kesler Collins, Flanagan, Ill.; 3) LDB Mercis Magnolia 3111 ET, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

Class 20: Late Spring Yearling Females (5 entries): 1) Wernacres Rosebud 234, Laci Wernicke, Lena, Ill.; 2) PKB Summer ET, Paisley White, Springfield, Neb.; 3) RDS Pretty Girl PG1 ET, Megan Keeney, Rocky Ridge, Md. Class 24: Early Spring Yearling Females (3 entries): 1) SFF Caroline 314 DM ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.; 2) 4P Red Velvet L234, Anna Phelps, Prattsville, Ark.; 3) L3 Atta Girl, Lauren Jarowicz, Lebanon, N.J. Class 28: Junior Yearling Females (2 entries): 1) GCR Margie 311 X PW, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.; 2) Waukaru Beth 3045, Jemma Jordan, Rensselaer, Ind. Class 29: Junior Yearling Females (5 entries): 1) Little Cedar Current Picture 2314 ET, Teagan Ritchie, Beaverton, Mich.; 2) JSP Dolly Riders 3115 ET, Jace Parker, Ardmore, Okla.; 3) WBB Rhonda 13L, Makayla Sugg, Alden, N.Y. Class 33: Senior Yearling Females (2 entries): 1) CDR Cadillac Candice 9K, Aubrey Short, Monkton, Md.; 2) Miss RGC Millie K10, Masyn Riggins, Macomb, Ill. Class 37: Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/ Calf Pairs (1 entry): 1) Harmony Riley, Francesca Bologna, Mechanicsville, Md.

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National Junior Bred & Owned Shorthorn Bull Show 21 Head- Judge: Taylor Frank

by Elizabeth Crumm

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Shorthorn Bull was awarded to FOX Road Trip 321, exhibited

by Reagan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Shorthorn Bull was awarded to Maximum Payday 1206, exhibited by Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

Twenty-one bulls were exhibited in our 2024 National Junior Bred and Owned Shorthorn Bull Show and evaluated by Taylor Frank.

The Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Bull slap went to Reagan Fox of Kanawha, Iowa. She showed her early September calf, FOX Road Trip 321, who is out of AA Kane Boulevard 679G ET and FOX Carrie 821 ET. He was also named the Divsion II Champion.

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Frank’s pick on the Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Bull and Divsion III Champion was Maximum Playday 1206. Cooper Hetrick of Fremont, Ohio exhibited this January bull out of CYT Maxim 9202 ET and Layla’s Princess 1182.

B&O Shorthorn Bull Divisions: Division I Champion: 4CSC Metallika, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Division I Reserve Champion:

KNEPP Amber’s King 201 ET, Kase Knepp, Plymouth, Ind. Division II Reserve Champion: Perfectview Rust J20L, Jackson Holland, Gaithersburg, Pa. Division III Reserve Champion: GCR Pierce 320, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa. Division IV Champion: CCFarm Knight Vision, Ryan Leister, Taneytown, Md. Division IV Reserve Champion: Studer’s Kingspoint 12K, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

B&O Shorthorn Bull Class Placings: Class 1: Junior Bull Calves (4 entries): 1) The Farrar Felon, Gage Farrar, Oak Hill, Ohio.; 2) Bourbon, Kylie Searson, Kenton, Ohio.; 3) CLF/VCC Sugar Daddy 241, Joshua Blakeman, Oak Hill, Ohio.

Class 2: Junior Bull Calves (2 entries): 1) KNEPP Ambers King 201 ET, Kase Knepp, Plymouth, Ind.; 2) HP Damn Straight 043HC, Peyton Davis, Emmitsburg, Md. Class 3: Junior Bull Calves (1 entry): 1) 4CSC Metallika, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

Class 6: Senior Bull Calves (2 entries): 1) FOX Road Trip 321, Reagan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.; 2) Perfectview Rust J20L, Jackson Holland, Gaithersburg, Md. Class 9: Summer Yearling Bulls (2 entries): 1) PC RC Red Bull 356, Piper Campbell, Eaton, Ohio.; 2) IFS TM Hephaestus S4L, Troy Miller, Bowen, Ill. Class 10: Early Spring Yearling Bulls (4 entries): 1) BISH OFS Lone Wolf 313 BS ET, Catelyn Olsen, Berlin, Wis.; 2) DTR 950G Balboa 3018 ET, Ryder Heter, Raymond, Kan.; 3) No Man’s Fool 018, Abigal Tooill, Amanda, Ohio.

Class 11: Early Spring Yearling Bulls (1 entry): 1) GCR Pierce 320, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa. Class 12: Junior Yearling Bulls (2 entries): 1) Waukaru Denver 3028, Jack Jordan, Rensselaer, Ind.; 2) CDR Max 1L, Aubrey Short, Monkton, Md. Class 13: Junior Yearling Bulls (1 entry): 1) Maximum Payday 1206, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

Class 16: Senior Yearling Bulls (1 entry): 1) CCFarm Knight Vision, Ryan Leister, Taneytown, Md. Class 17: Two-Year Old Bulls (1 entry): 1) Studer’s Kingspoint 12K, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

B&O Division I Champion - 4CSC Metallika, Alyssa Carter, Oregonia, Ohio.

B&O Division I Reserve Champion - KNEPP Amber’s King 201 ET, Kase Knepp, Plymouth, Ind.

B&O Division II Reserve Champion Perfectview Rust J20L, Jackson Holland, Gaithersburg, Pa.

B&O Division III Reserve Champion - GCR Pierce 320, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.

B&O Division IV Champion - CCFarm Knight Vision, Ryan Leister, Taneytown, Md.

B&O Division IV Reserve Champion - Studer’s Kingspoint 12K, Brock Studer, Creston, Iowa.

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National Junior ShorthornPlus Female Show 101 Head- Judge: Blaine Rodgers

by Elizabeth Crumm

Third Overall ShorthornPlus Female and Division IV Champion, CF Mona Lisa 382 FER X ET, Jozie Beiser, Camden, Ohio.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Division VI Champion was awarded to S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET, exhibited by Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.

Fourth Overall ShorthornPlus Female and Division Reserve IV Champion, CF Dream Only 43, Lindsey Jester, Mooreland, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Division V Champion was awarded to MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET, Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.

Fifth Overall ShorthornPlus Female and Division Reserve VI Champion, S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Judge Blaine Rodgers sorted one hundred one head in the 2024 National Junior ShorthornPlus Owned Female Show. Rodgers awarded Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and Division VI Champion to S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET. This female was exhibited by Whitney Swaim of Rockville, Ind. She is a January born 2023, to Conley No Limit and SULL Dream On 5158 ET. Sponsoring the

were awarded to CF Mona Lisa 382 FER X ET, who is a SULL Ferrari 6597D and CF CSF Mona Lisa 934 Primo ET daughter. Jozie Beiser of Camden, Ohio. exhibited this April 2023 heifer.

CF Dream Only 43 was named the Fourth Overall ShorthornPlus Female and Division Reserve IV Champion.

Lindsey Jester of Mooreland, Ind. showed this April 2023 female who is out of Maintainer and Red Banana ET.

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Carter Kornegay of Tulsa, Okla. was honored with the Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female and the Division V Champion. March 2023 born, MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET is the daughter of TSSC BT Limit Up 1099J ET and SULL Lucy’s Right 7212E ET. Third Overall ShorthornPlus Female and Division IV Champion

Division I Champion - Bratcher Mona Lisa 240, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind.

Division I Reserve Champion - T2 Oklahoma, Toby Behrends, Sheffield, Ill.

Division I Third Overall - SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

Division II Champion - CF Margie 3140 Primo X ET, Amanda Annett, Utica, Ohio.

Division II Reserve Champion - S/T Only Dreams 3901L ET, Ashton Bain, Lynchburg, Ohio.

Division II Third Overall - SL Fancy Lady’s Diamond ET, MacKenna Geeseman, Evart, Mich.

Division III Champion - GTG Augusta Pride 328L, Tyler Dahse, Thurman, Ohio.

Division III Reserve Champion - Driving Miss Fiona 1208, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

Division III Third Overall - TBFC Red Beauty 20L, William Beinlich, Monongahela, Pa.

Division IV Third Overall - CF Mona Lisa 3953 FER X ET, Tyler Dahse, Thurman, Ohio.

Division V Reserve Champion - S/T I’m The One 3054 ET, Claire Nibe, Melrose, Iowa.

Division V Third Overall - SFF Augusta Pride 319 T, Grace Rincker, Strasburg, Ill.

Rodgers selected S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET as the Fifth Overall ShorthornPlus Female and Division Reserve VI Champion. This February born is out of BNWZ Dignity 8017 and SULL Lady Crystal 434P-3 ET CL, exhibited by Alexis Wright of Philippi, W.Va. ShorthornPlus Female Divisions:

Division I Champion: Bratcher Mona Lisa 240, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind. Division I Reserve Champion: T2 Oklahoma, Toby Behrends, Sheffield, Ill. Division I Third Overall: SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

Division II Champion: CF Margie 3140 Primo X ET, Amanda Annett,

Utica, Ohio.

Division II Reserve Champion: S/T Only Dreams 3901L ET, Ashton Bain, Lynchburg, Ohio.

Division II Third Overall Champion: SL Fancy Lady’s Diamond ET, MacKenna Geeseman, Evart, Mich.

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Division VII Champion - CF Proven Queen 2125 EV X ET, Samantha Vanvorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Division VII Reserve Champion - S/T Prima Dona 2615K ET, Kesler Collins, Flanagan, Ill.

Division VII Third Overall - AC RC Hot & Spicy, Addison Campbell, Eaton, Ohio.

Division VIII Champion - MAD CMF Lisa, Madeline Rhodes, Centreville, Md.

Division VIII Reserve Champion - B/R KRE Dream Lady P204 ET, Garrett Reusch, Spencer, Ohio.

Division VIII Third Overall - SULL JSUL FTZS Wild Karat 2444K ET, Aspen Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Picture Not Available: Division VI Third Overall - B/R Dream Lady P233ET ET, Caiden Roberts, Cumberland, Ohio.

Thurman, Ohio.

Division III Reserve Champion: Driving Miss Fiona 1208, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

Division III Third Overall Champion: TBFC Red Beauty 20L, William Beinlich, Monongahela, Pa. Division IV Third Overall: CF Mona Lisa 3953 FER X ET, Tyler Dahse, Thurman, Ohio.

Division V Reserve Champion: S/T I’m The One 3054 ET, Claire Nibe, Melrose, Iowa.

Division V Third Overall Champion: SFF Augusta Pride 319 T, Grace Rincker, Strasburg, Ill. Division VI Third Overall: B/R Dream Lady P233ET ET, Caiden Roberts, Cumberland, Ohio.

Division VII Champion: CF Proven Queen 2125 EV X ET, Samantha Vanvorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Division VII Reserve Champion: S/T Prima Dona 2615K ET, Kesler Collins, Flanagan, Ill. Division VII Third Overall Champion: AC RC Hot & Spicy, Addison Campbell, Eaton, Ohio.

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Division VIII Reserve Champion: B/R KRE Dream Lady P204 ET, Garrett Reusch, Spencer, Ohio.

Division VIII Third Overall: SULL JSUL FTZS Wild Karat 2444K ET, Aspen Soules, Sperry, Okla.

ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings: Class 1 Junior Heifer Calves (4 entries): 1) Bratcher Mona Lisa 240, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind.; 2) T2 Oklahoma, Toby Behrends, Sheffield, Ill.; 3) JRA Maria 44L, Joshua Archer, West Finley, Pa. Class 2 Junior Heifer Calves (5 entries): 1) SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.; 2) Omaha’s Heart 4DF3, Caleb Davis, Zebulon, N.C.; 3) Bama Mocha Latte 114M, London Steele, Bay Minette, Ala. Class 6 Winter Calves (5 entries): 1) CF Margie 3140 Primo X ET, Amanda Annett, Utica, Ohio.; 2) SL Fancy Lady’s Diamond ET, Mackenna Geeseman, Evart, Mich.; 3) Lane’s Augusta Pride 61L, Grace Stewart, Grove, Okla.

Class 7 Senior Heifer Calves (7 entries): 1) S/T Only Dreams 3901L ET, Ashton Bain, Lynchburg, Ohio.; 2) CCC Stylish Rose ET, Aubrey Wacome, Clinton, Maine.; 3) SL Fancy Lady’s Sky

ET, Mackenna Geeseman, Evart, Mich.

Class 11 Summer Yearling Females (2 entries): 1) Bama Hot Mess 173L, London Steele, Bay Minette, Ala.; 2) Dreama RK10, Reuben Knepper, McConnellsburg, Pa. Class 12 Late Spring Yearling Females (4 entries): 1) WEIS Max Rosa 19L, Natalie Campbell, Diamond, Ohio.; 2) J-Lo, Jordyn Nailor, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; 3) Harmony Fool’s Camila, Francesca Bologna, Mechanicsville, Md. Class 13 Late Spring Yearling Females (5 entries): 1) TBFC Red Beauty 20L, William Beinlich, Monongahela, Pa.; 2) MFS Blue Limit Venus 41L, Madeline Rhodes, Centreville, Md.; 3) DRY Miss Blossom L25 PR, Wyatt Dryer, Normal, Ill. Class 14 Late Spring Yearling Females (8 entries): 1) GTG Augusta Pride 328L, Tyler Dahse, Thurman, Ohio.; 2) Driving Miss Fiona 1208, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.; 3) NNT Autumn 2305L, Madeline Berg, Osage, Ill. Class 18 Late Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) CF Mona Lisa 382 FER X ET, Jozie Beiser, Camden, Ohio.; 2) CF Mona Lisa 3953 FER X ET, Tyler Dahse, Thurman, Ohio.; 3) BR

Classy Red Cherri 328L ET, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Class 19 Late Spring Yearling Females (8 entries): 1) CF Dream Only 473, Lindsey Jester, Mooreland, Ind.; 2) WJL Mona Lisa FER 1510 ET, Wyatt Luallen, Adamsville, Ohio.; 3) AGLE Primo’s Lady Peach, Karly Goetz, Oak Harbor, Ohio.

Class 23 Early Spring Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) SFF Augusta Pride 319 T, Grace Rincker, Strasburg, Ill.; 2) Farrar Nelly, Gage Farrar, Oak Hill, Ohio.; 3) AJ Margie 330 ET, Mark Inskeep, Lafayette, Ind. Class 24 Early Spring Yearling Females (7 entries): 1) MFS Lucy’s Masha 87L ET, Carter Kornegay, Tulsa, Okla.; 2) S/T I’m The One 3054 ET, Claire Nibe, Melrose, Iowa.; 3) J/F Maxed Control L2301, Carter Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind. Class 25 Early Spring Yearling Females (4 entries): 1) Steck Chelsie

24K 364L ET, Brianna Duerre, Bristol, S.D.; 2) Don Blue Margie 302, Abbigale Donathan, Cedar Grove, Ind.; 3) BYT Jolene, Dalena Bryant, Frederick, Md. Class 29 Junior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) B/R Dream Lady P233 ET, Caiden Roberts, Cumberland, Ohio.; 2) Bratcher Myrtle BO 237, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind.; 3) RJC SULL Lady Crystal 3540L ET, Blake Goodbred, Lee, Ill. Class 30 Junior Yearling Females (8 entries): 1) S/N RJC Lady Crystal Luna 326 ET, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.; 2) CF Max Rosa 332 Primo X ET, Grady McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3) GSL Mona Lisa Fer 415 ET, Garrett Luallen, Adamsville, Ohio.

Class 31 Junior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) S/T CULL Dream of Me 3011 ET, Whitney Swaim, Rockville, Ind.; 2) AGRF Lady Mae 169L ET, Emily Cramer, Vanderbilt, Pa.; 3) JR LDB Melania’s Astrid 301, Jentri Reamy,

Owasso, Okla.

Class 35 Senior Yearling Females (6 entries): 1) CF Proven Queen 2125 EV X ET, Samantha Vanvorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.; 2) S/T Prima Donna 2615K ET, Kesler Collins, Flanagan, Ill.; 3) AC RC Hot & Spicy, Addison Campbell, Eaton, Ohio.

Class 39 Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pairs (3 entries): 1) Mad CMF Lisa, Madeline Rhodes, Centreville, Md.; 2) B/R KRE Dream Lady P204 ET, Garrett Reusch, Spencer, Ohio.; 3) SULL JSUL FTZS Wild Karat 2444K ET, Aspen Soules, Sperry, Okla.

Class 40 Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/ Calf Pairs (1 entry): 1) VCC’S Stella’s Style, Carleigh Black, Kennedyville, Md.

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National Junior Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Female Show 37 Head- Judge: Taylor Frank

by Elizabeth Crumm

Third Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division V Reserve Champion, Bratcher Myrtle BO 237, Abby Bratcher Elizabeth, Ind.

Grand Champion Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division VI Champion was awarded to CF Margie 2129 CTP X, exhibited by Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind.

Fourth Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division VII Champion, MAD CMF Lisa, Madeline Rhodes, Centreville, Md.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division V Champion was awarded to JR LDB Melania’s Astrid 301, exhibited by Jentri Reamy, Owasso, Okla.

Fifth Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division III Champion, GTG Augusta Pride 328L, Tyler Dahse, Thurman, Ohio.

Thirty-seven head of cattle were sorted

by Taylor Frank in the 2024 National Junior Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female Show. He started off selecting his champions by picking CF Margie 2129 CTP X as Grand Champion Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division VI Champion. Piper Cates of Modoc, Ind., exhibited this November 2022 heifer who is out of Conley Turning Point 8067 and CF CSF Margie 830

Third Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division V Reserve Champion went to Abby Bratcher of Elizabeth, Ind. She exhibited Bratcher Myrtle BO 237 who is a February 2023 daughter to Conley No Limit and Bratcher Myrtle BO 812 ET. Madeline Rhodes of Centreville, Md., exhibited MAD CMF Lisa, who was honored with Fourth Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and

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AV X ET. This felt banner awarded was sponsored by Lost Diamond B Ranch.

Frank’s next pick was JR LDB Melania’s Astrid 301 for Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division V Champion. This January 2023 heifer is out of Seldom Rest Sandman 6075 and LDB Reckless Melania 802. Jentri Reamy of Owasso, Okla., exhibited this female.

B&O Division I Champion - Bratcher Mona Lisa 240, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind.

B&O Division I Reserve Champion - SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

B&O Division I Third Overall - Omaha’s Strawberry Wine 4DF2, Caleb Davis, Zebulon. N.C.

B&O Division II Champion - LDB Black Cherries BH 330, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

B&O Division II Reserve Champion - HAF Southern Robin HC 330, Haylee Ferguson, Rockvale, Tenn.

B&O Division III Reserve Champion Driving Miss Fiona 1208, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

B&O Division III Third Overall - MFSF Panda, Lauren Mohr, Carlock, Ill

B&O Division IV Champion - DON Blue Margie 302, Abbigale Donathan, Cedar Grove, Ind.

B&O Division IV Reserve Champion - RWFC Ice Spice 234L, Alyssa Slimmer, Cavetown, Md.

B&O Division IV Third Overall - Farrar Nelly, Gage Farrar, Oak Hill, Ohio.

B&O Division V Third Overall - FOX Piper 304, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

B&O Division VI Reserve Champion - AC RC Hot & Spicy, Addison Campbell, Eaton, Ohio.

Division VII Champion. The March 2022 is out of Conley No Limit and CF CSF Mona Lisa Smile 9115 HC X ET. Frank’s last pick was the Fifth Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Female and Division III Champion.

That honor went to Tyler Dahse of Thurman, Ohio with GTG Augusta Pride 328L. She is a May 2023 daughter

to SFF Impact HC 44D ET and SFF Augusta Pride 127 F. B&O ShorthornPlus Female Divisions: Division I Champion: Bratcher Mona Lisa 240, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind. Division I Reserve Champion: SC405 Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

Division I Third Overall Champion: Omaha’s Strawberry Wine 4DF2, Caleb Davis, Zebulon. N.C. Division II Champion: LDB Black Cherries BH 330, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.

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Picture Not Available: B&O Division II Third Overall SJQ Demi PW 2311 ET, Iva F Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa.

B&O Division VI Third Overall - ST Blue Brooke 2T12, Sam Teeple, Sparta, Tenn.

Division II Third Overall Champion: SJQ Demi PW 2311 ET, Iva F Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa. Division III Reserve Champion: Driving Miss Fiona 1208, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.

Division III Third Overall Champion: MFSF Panda, Lauren Mohr, Carlock, Ill. Division IV Champion: DON Blue Margie 302, Abbigale Donathan, Cedar Grove, Ind. Division IV Reserve Champion: RWFC Ice Spice 234L, Alyssa Slimmer, Cavetown, Md. Division IV Third Overall Champion: Farrar Nelly, Gage Farrar, Oak Hill, Ohio.

Division V Third Overall Champion: FOX Piper 304, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.

Division VI Reserve Champion: AC RC Hot & Spicy, Addison Campbell, Eaton, Ohio.

Division VI Third Overall Champion: ST Blue Brooke 2T12, Sam Teeple, Sparta, Tenn.

B&O ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings: Class 1 Junior Heifer Calves (4 entries): 1) Bratcher Mona Lisa 240, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth, Ind.; 2) JRA

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maria 44L, Joshua Archer, West Finley, Pa.; 3) T2 Oklahoma, Toby Behrends, Sheffield, Ill. Class 2 Junior Heifer Calves (4 entries): 1) Quiet Royal Rose, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.; 2) Omaha’s Strawberry Wine 4DF2, Caleb Davis, Zebulon N.C.; 3) Bama Mocha Latte 114M, London Steele, Bay Minette, Ala. Class 6 Winter Heifer Calves (1 entry): 1) HAF Southern Robin HC 310, Haylee Ferguson, Rockvale, Tenn.

Class 7 Senior Heifer Calves (2 entries): 1) LDB Black Cherri’s BH 330, Lane Blankinship, Orlando, Okla.; 2) SJQ Demi PW 2311 ET, Iva Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa. Class 11 Summer Yearling Females (3 entries): 1) Bama Hot Mess 173L, London Steele, Bay Minette, Ala.; 2) Fancy Looker, Clay Lynn, Guntersville, Ill.; 3) Dreama RK10, Reuben Knepper, McConnellsburg, Pa. Class 12 Late Spring Yearling Females (3 entries): 1) MFSF Panda, Lauren Mohr, Carlock Ill.; 2) J-LO, Jordyn Nailor, Mechanicsburg, Pa.; 3) Harmony Fool’s Camila, Francesca Bologna, Mechanicsville, Md. Class 13 Late Spring Yearling Females (5 entries): 1) GTG Augusta Pride 328L, Tyler Dahse, Thurman,

Ohio.; 2) Driving Miss Fiona 1208, Cooper Hetrick, Fremont, Ohio.; 3) TBFC Red Beauty 20L, William Beinlich, Monongahela, Pa. Class 17 Early Spring Yearling Females (5 entries): 1) DON Blue Margie 302, Abbigale Donathan, Cedar Grove, Ind.; 2) RWFC Ice Spice 234L, Alyssa Slimmer, Cavetown, Md.; 3) Farrar Nelly, Gage Farrar, Oak Hill, Ohio.

Class 21 Junior Yearling Females (4 entries): 1) Bratcher Myrtle Bo 237, Abby Bratcher, Elizabeth Ind.; 2) FOX Piper 304, Sheridan Fox, Kanawha, Iowa.; 3) Blatt Acres Bridget, Hailey Blatt, Robesonia, Pa. Class 22 Junior Yearling Females (2 entries): 1) JR LDB Melania’s Astrid 301, Jentri Reamy, Owasso, Okla.; 2) HS-E Miss Caroline, Emma Helsinger, West Manchester, Ohio.

Class 26 Senior Yearling Females (3 entries): 1) CF Margie 2129 CTP X, Piper Cartes, Modoc, Ind.; 2) AC RC Hot & Spicy, Addison Campbell, Eaton, Ohio.; 3) ST Blue Brooke 2T12, Sam Teeple, Sparta, Tenn.

Class 30 Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Pairs (1 entry): 1) MAD CMF Lisa, Madeline Rhodes, Centerville, Md.

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National Junior Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Bull Show 8 Head- Judge: Blaine Rodgers

by Elizabeth Crumm

Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to LPW Bo Duke, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Bull was awarded to MAD CMF Mona Lisa’s Da-Vinchi, Madeline Rhodes, Centerville, Md.

Judge Blaine Rodgers sorted eight bulls in the 2024 National Junior Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Bull Show.

Grand Champion Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Bull honors went to LPW BO Duke, who is a March 2023 bull born to Conley No Limit and BR Sliver Rose O20. He was exhibited by Alexis Wright of Philippi, W.Va., and also was the Divison III Champion.

Thank you to 605 Sires for sponsoring the grand champion felt banner.

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Following him, Mad CMF Mona Lisa’s DA-Vinchi was titled Reserve Grand Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Bull and Division III Reserve Champion.

This bull is a February 2023 bull is out How Great Thou Art and CF Mona Lisa Smile 9115 HC X ET. Exhibited by Madeline Rhodes of Centerville, Md. B&O ShorthornPlus Bull Divisions: Div. I Champion: BAA Manny, Benjamin Archer, West Finley, Pa. Div. I Reserve Champion: Dallas,

Courtney White, Wedowee, Ala. Div. II Champion: HAF Just in Time 304, Haylee Ferguson, Rockvale, Tenn.

Div. II Reserve Champion: ELB Dot’s Ghost, Eli Barber, Westminster, Md. B&O ShorthornPlus Bull Class Placings: Class 1: Junior Bull Calves (2 entries): 1) BAA Manny, Benjamin Archer, West Finley, Pa.; 2) Dallas, Courtney White, Wedowee Ala. Class 4: Senior bull Calves (2 entries): 1) HAF Just In Time 304, Haylee Ferguson, Rockvale, Tenn.; 2) ELB Dot’s Ghost, Eli Barber, Westminster, Md. Class 7: Late Spring Yearling Bulls (1 entry): 1) SC405 Turning Hennessey, Helen Spears, Macomb, Okla.

Class 8: Early Spring Yearling Bulls (1 entry): 1) LPW BO Duke, Alexis Wright, Philippi, W.Va. Class 9: Junior Yearling Bulls (2 entries): 1) Mad CMF Mona Lisa’s DaVinchi, Madeline Rhodes, Centerville, Md.; 2) BAA Lawton, Benjamin Archer, West Finley, Pa.

B&O Division I Reserve Champion - Dallas, Courtney White, Wedowee, Ala.

B&O Division II Champion - HAF Just in Time 304, Haylee Ferguson, Rockvale, Tenn

B&O Division II Reserve Champion - ELB Dot’s Ghost, Eli Barber, Westminster, Md.

Picture Not Available: B&O Division I Champion - BAA Manny, Benjamin Archer, West Finley, Pa.

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National Junior Shorthorn Steer Show 37 Head – Judge: Taylor Frank

by Elizabeth Crumm

Grand Champion Shorthorn Prospect Steer was awarded to DRY Jim L1 LL, exhibited by Wyatt Dryer, Normal, Ill.

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer, Wernacres Big Poppa, exhibited by Isabella Forbes, Lena, Ill.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Market Steer was awarded to FSF White Star, exhibited by Dallas Richey, La Porte, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Market Steer, MAV Tony 351L ET, exhibited by Houston Holdgrafer, Bryant, Iowa.

Thirty-seven steers entered the ring for the 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Steer Show. Judge Taylor Frank sorted both owned and bred and owned steers.

In the prospect steer division, Frank selected DRY Jim L1 LL to be Grand Champion Shorthorn Prospect Steer, as well as Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Prospect Steer.

DRY Jim is a March steer out of Clap Augusta Diamond 511E and sired

by CSF Long Look HC 706 ET. His exhibitor, Wyatt Dryer is from Normal, Ill. The felt banner was sponsored by

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Gypsy Creek Ranch.

Isabella Forbes of Lena, Ill. exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Prospect Steer, as well as Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Prospect Steer, Wernacres Big Poppa. He’s a HC North of 49 55G and FCC Isabella 026H son born in February. The felt banner for the Grand Champion B&O Prospect Steer was sponsored by LSA Shorthorns.

In the market divisions, Frank gave the title of Grand Champion Shorthorn Market Steer to FSF White Star, who

was exhibited by Dallas Richey of La Porte, Ind. He is a January 2023 steer out FSF Perfection 812 and FSF Valley Rose NP871 ET. Thanks to Gypsy Creek Ranch for sponsoring this felt banner.

Houston Holdgrafer of Bryant, Iowa exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Market Steer, MAV Tony 351L ET. He’s out of FSF Perfection 812 and Mav Tony 560C ET, born in March of last year.

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Market Steer went to Kylie Brunke of Eau Claire, Mich. MBC Troy,

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Prospect Steer was awarded to DRY Jim L1 LL, exhibited by Wyatt Dryer, Normal, Ill.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Prospect Steer, Wernacres Big Poppa, Isabella Forbes, Lena, Ill.

Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Market Steer was awarded to MBC Troy, exhibited by Kylie Brunke, Eau Claire, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Market Steer, FFS Cisco Flash, Kelsey Francisco, Olivet, Mich.

was born early January 2023. The steer is out of FSF Perfection 812 and BR Rona Rose FT20. The felt banner awarded was sponsored by Gypsy Creek Ranch.

To round out the steer show, Frank gave the title of Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Shorthorn Market Steer to FFS Cisco Flash, an April-born steer to FSF Perfection 812 and LCCC Little Cedar Charisma Lilac 17. Cisco was exhibited by Kelsey Francisco, of Olivet, Mich.

Shorthorn Prospect Steer Class Placings: Class 1: 598 Wt. (1 entry): 1) DFM Ralph, Lane McCall, Eminence, Ky. Class 2: 963-999 Wt. (2 entries): 1) DRY Jim L1 LL, Wyatt Dryer, Normal, Ill.; 2) Wernacres Big Poppa, Isabella Forbes, Lena, Ill. Shorthorn Market Steer Class Placings: Class 1: 1005-1018 Wt. (2 entries): 1) MBCF Kandy Kane, Kylie Searson, Kenton Ohio.; 2) Kirbyville Pedro, Reuben Knepper, McConnellsburg, Pa.

Class 2: 1050-1072 Wt. (4 entries): 1) HF Highland Lane 390, Alexa Turner, Mahomet, Ill.; 2) TRNR Forte 53 ET, Emily Vance, Greensboro, Md.; 3) HFA Sawyer 07, Trace James, Edgewater, Md. Class 3: 1076-1098 Wt. (4 entries): 1) Cow Creek Global Jack HD, Payton Zepp, Westminster, Md.; 2) GCR Mona’s Perfect Son L25 ET, Kolt Henley, Sykesville, Md.; 3) LZYO Max, Colin Dooley, Fredericksburg, Va. Class 4: 1103-1147 Wt. (5 entries): 1) Bratcher White Boy Rick 239, Caydee Marske, Coldwater, Mich.; 2) FFS Cisco Flash, Kelsey Francisco, Olivet, Mich.; 3) 4R FSF Perfection’s Star ET, Aubrey Youse, Paris, Mo. Class 5: 1151-1198 Wt. (6 entries): 1) GEN II White lighting ET, Celina Eldridge, Stanton, Mich.; 2) GCR Mona’s Perfect Son L35 ET, Keegan McGrew, Gettysburg, Pa.; 3) Woodcamp Clifford NF 21L, Natalie Davis, Woodbine Md. Class 6: 1206-1243 Wt. (5 entries): 1) 4R FSF Perfection’s Little Truck E ET, Addisyn Gettinger, Connersville,

Ind.; 2) AGLE Tyler A58, Emily Vance, Greensboro, Md.; 3) TAD Chisum, Anna Jankoviak, Niles, Mich.

Class 7: 1256-1294 Wt. (4 entries): 1) FSF White Star, Dallas Richey, La Porte, Ind.; 2) MAV Tony 351L ET, Houston Holdgrafer, Bryant, Iowa.; 3) Last Dance, Peyton Davis, Emmitsburg, Md. Class 8: 1309-1357 Wt. (5 entries): 1) DRAG Redemptions Levi, Knox Rutledge, Farmer City, Ill.; 2) MBC Troy, Kylie Brunke, Eau Claire, Mich.; 3) Lorenz’s Finale, Aubrey Short, Monkton, Md. Class 9: 1470 Wt. (1 entry): 1) HAA George, Lucas Barnett, Westminster, Md.

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National Junior ShorthornPlus Steer Show 46 Head – Judge: Blaine Rodgers

by Elizabeth Crumm

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer was awarded toThorne Red Jacket 07L, exhibited by Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer was awarded to Playin Maverick, Garrett Reusch, Spencer, Ohio.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Market Steer was awarded to RD Houston, Brooke Curry, Liberty, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Market Steer was awarded to LFF Jasper, Kayla Lippert, Sinclairville, N.Y.

In the 2024 National Junior ShorthornPlus Steer Show, judge Blaine Rodgers sorted forty-six head that were both owned and bred and owned. Rodgers started off the prospect championship drive by picking Thorne Red Jacket 07L as the Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer. He’s a July born to FSF Near Perfect and Thor Suzie. His exhibitor Merideth Behrens is from Colbert, Okla. This felt banner was sponsored by Foster Farms/STS Cattle Co. Next, Playin Maverick was

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named Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer and Grand Champion Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer. Garrett Reusch of Spencer, Ohio. exhibited this early February steer who is out of TLAC Safety First 1913J and B/R KRE Dream Lady P204 ET. After the prospects had been sorted, Rodgers evaluated the market steers and chose RD Houston as the Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Market Steer. RD Houston was born in March of last year to Wynne In Doubt and RD

Cherry Vision 12J ET. His exhibitor Brooke Curry is from Liberty, Ind. The felt banner for this award was sponsored

by Foster Farms/STS Cattle Co. Kayla Lippert of Sinclairville, N.Y. exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Market Steer and Grand Champion Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus Market Steer. This April born steer is out of FSF Perfection 812 and Commercial. Foster Farms/STS Cattle Co. sponsored the felt banner for the Grand Champion B&O Market Steer.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer was awarded to Playin Maverick, Garrett Reusch, Spencer, Ohio.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Market Steer was awarded to LFF Jasper, Kayla Lippert, Sinclairville, N.Y.

To round out the bred and owned division, BK Outsider 128L ET was named Reserve Grand Champion Bred and Owned Market Steer.

Karli Berkheimer from Dillsburg, Pa., exhibited this March born steer who is out of DJS The Outsider and CSS Candice.

ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer Class Placings: Class 1: 531-696 Wt. (3 entries): 1) Playing Maverick, Garrett Resusch, Spencer, Ohio.; 2) Jack, Madelyn Dooley, Fredericksburg, Va.; 3) MWM JW Checkmate, Madison Hinkler, Culpeper, Va. Class 2: 894-970 Wt. (4 entries): 1) Thorne Red Jacket 07L, Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla.; 2) FSF Noodle’s 3117 ET, Liv Jurevicius, Grove, Okla.; 3) CF Bama, Iva Mummert, Waynesboro, Pa. ShorthornPlus Market Steer Class Placings: Class 1: 1014-1050 Wt. (3 entries): 1) Hydro, Peighton Rhinehart, Thurmont,

No Eligible Animals for Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Market Steer was awarded to BK Outsider 128L ET, exhibited by Karli Berkheimer, Dillsburg, Pa.

Md.; 2) CC Farm MO Bring Plenty, Makayla Comer, Rocky Ridge, Md.; 3) KCE Pistol Pete 2319, Norah Grimmer, Valparaiso, Ind. Class 2: 1135-1164 Wt. (4 entries): 1) TEF Lil Blue 37L, Kinsey Kraushaar, West Alexander, Pa.; 2) Blatt Acres Rip, Hailey Blatt, Robesonia, Pa.; 3) CC Farm Jack, Dakota Barnard, Westminster, Md. Class 3: 1170-1198 Wt. (6 entries): 1) JRA L’Dorado 36L, Joshua Archer, West Finley, Pa.; 2) BHL Dream On, Reid Graves, Winchester, Ky.; 3) JRA Louie 39L, Brylee Simpson, Waynesburg, Pa. Class 4: 1208-1246 Wt. (7 entries): 1) SQB Norman, Abby Brown, Linwood, Kan.; 2) Perfectview Smoke, Ashley Rossignol, Damascus, Md.; 3) TBFC Blue Remington 12L, William Beinlich, Mechanicsburg, Pa. Class 5: 1257-1299 Wt. (7 entries): 1) LFF Jasper, Kayla Lippert, Sinclairville, N.Y.; 2) O’Reilly 317L, Tatumn Poff, Chardon, Ohio.; 3) Peep Butters, Kinsley White, Springfield, Neb. Class 6: 1314-1348 Wt. (5 entries):

1) LFCC Data Boy Blue 3L, Daisy Shumaker, Boyds, Md.; 2) CRTF Ollie ET, Kolten Greenhorn, Bellbrook, Ohio.; 3) Scooby 80, Garrett Reusch, Spencer, Ohio.

Class 7: 1376-1385 Wt. (3 entries): 1) RD Houston, Brooke Curry, Liberty, Ind.; 2) BK Outsider 128L ET, Karli Berkheimer, Dillsburg, Pa.; 3) BK Getcha 134L, Kaydence Hoy, Westminster, Md. Class 8: 1412-1453 Wt. (4 entries): 1) Kane’s Blue Boy, Kane Gettinger, Connersville, Ind.; 2) CP Enzo, Lana Miles, Jasper, N.Y.; 3) Harmony Rocket 02L, Francesca Bologna, Mechanicsville, Md.

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Outstanding State

by Paige Van Dyke

The 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference was filled with many treasures both in and out of the show ring. During the week all 29 states in attendance competed for the opportunity to be named Outstanding

State. This award is presented to the State Junior Association that has accumulated the most points for participation and success in contests throughout the week.

The winner of this year’s Outstanding State award is Ohio, with 46 exhibitors!

Congratulations to Ohio and all the states in attendance.

Mentor/Apprentice & The Golden Comb

by Haylee Ferguson

Top Seller Award.

The Golden Comb Award.

Expert of Trade Award.

Watching exhibitors get excited to work together and support the American Junior Shorthorn Association is just one reminder why Shorthorn is the best! Through our Mentor-Apprentice program, a “Mentor” is paired with a participant from a younger age division.

These teams work together throughout the week. This year, our pairs completed get-to-know-you activities, a “Treasure Quest” scavenger hunt, and a fundraising activity for the junior association. Our breed is all about relationship building

and welcoming new members, and the Mentor-Apprentice program highlights these qualities!

Top Seller Award: This award is given to the pair who sold the most anchor magnets. This year’s recipients were, Eli Barber and Chayce Mundy from Maryland!

Golden Comb Award: This award is drawn from the names of those participants who completed all three days of activities. This year’s recipients were, Tatumn Poff and Bridgette Barber.

Expert of Trade Award: Was given to those who completed all three days of activities. The winner of this drawning was presented to Caleb Davis and Emma Godfrey.

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American Shorthorn Foundation Scholarship Recipients

by Kassidy Schumann

Back Row L to R: Brayden DeBorde, Madeline Berg, Tatumn Poff, Alexa Lane, Nancy Grathwohl Heter, Bill Rasor, Merideth Behrens, Maggie Bass, Morgan Brooks, Ryan Lane.

Jack Jordan, recipient of the Jared and Justin Bedwell Memorial Scholarship, pictured with Kane Aegerter who presented the award on behalf of the Bedwell Family and Toby Jordan, ASA President.

Every year, the Shorthorn Foundation and the American Shorthorn Association (ASA) work together to provide many dollars in scholarships to aid American Junior Shorthorn Association (AJSA) members in continuing their educations and bettering themselves.

The Foundation, with the sponsoring families, presented 10 scholarships and a total of $21,000 to juniors of many different backgrounds.

Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship: The $2,000 Dugdale Scholarship is awarded to a collegiate upperclassman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in bettering the beef cattle industry after college. The scholarship is presented to honor the memory of Mike Dugdale, who largely impacted the breed before his passing in 2006. Dugdale took part in importing some of the first Irish Shorthorns in the late 70’s and early 80’s.

Additionally, Dugdale held positions in the Iowa and Nebraska state associations and served on the American Shorthorn board of directors.

This year the recipient of Mike Dugdale Memorial Scholarship is Merideth Behrens. Merideth is the daughter of Justin and Stephanie Behrens, from Colbert, Oklahoma and is currently a senior at Oklahoma State University majoring in Agricultural education.

Following graduation Merideth plans

publisher of the Shorthorn World Magazine. Longley worked diligently to provide the more accurate and beneficial information possible to Shorthorn breeders across the nation and took pride in his many years of work. This year the three Don Longley Memorial Scholarship recipients are Madeline Berg, Alexa Lane and Morgan Brooks.

Madeline Berg is the daughter of Josh & Ashley Berg from Osage, Iowa.

Madeline is currently a freshman at South Dakota State University where she is pursuing a major in Agricultural Communications. After graduating Madeline plans to work in sales or marketing, with hopes of designing sale catalogs. Eventually, she hopes to run her own business, marketing cattle across many different mediums and plans to take over her family’s cattle operation.

Alexa Lane is the daughter of Will Lane from Grove, Oklahoma. Alexa will attend Redlands Community College in the fall to pursue a degree in Agricultural Business. Alexa plans on becoming a lawyer specializing in Agricultural law. She says “I want to advocate for agriculture, and help the amazing organizations that helped to make me who I am.”

Morgan Brooks is the son of Tony Brooks from Venus, Texas. Morgan will attend Tarleton State University in the fall to purse a degree in Agricultural

to use her degree and teach agriculture to students in Oklahoma. She says, “I hope to inspire and instill the love for agriculture into a student, like my dad and Ag. teacher did for me.”

John C. “Jack” Ragsdale Scholarship: The $2,000 Jack Ragsdale Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or college freshman who is an active AJSA member with a sincere interest in learning how to evaluate livestock and an appreciation for the purebred livestock industry.

This year the scholarship was awarded to Tatumn Poff. Tatumn is the daughter of Rick & Kim Poff from Chardon, Ohio. At this time, she is unsure of what college she will attend but plans to major in Agricultural Communications and minor in Political Science. After receiving a 4-year degree Tatumn plans to go to Law School and hopes to one day advocate for our industry in court.

Don Longley Memorial Scholarships: Each year three $2,000 Don Longley Memorial Scholarships are awarded.

The scholarships are sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation and are awarded to high school seniors or college freshmen based upon Shorthorn involvement, grades, need, and participation in other activities. This scholarship is given in remembrance of Don Longley, a past

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Business. He plans to become an agriculture commodities trader while growing his Shorthorn herd and raising quality Shorthorn cattle.

Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship: The $2,000 Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to high school seniors or college freshmen based upon Shorthorn involvement, grades, need, and participation in other activities. This year the winner of the Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Memorial Scholarship is Maggie Bass.

Maggie Bass is the daughter of Melinda Bass from Burrton, Kansas. Maggie is currently a sophomore at Hutchinson Community College where she is majoring in Agricultural Education.

She plans to transfer to Kansas State University in January to continue her degree and pursue a minor in animal science. Following the completion of her degree Maggie plans to cultivate a love for agriculture in the next generation by becoming a high school Ag. Teacher.

John Miller Scholarship: The $2,500 John Miller Scholarship is awarded to the collegiate upperclassman (including trade schools) who is an active AJSA member with an emphasis to be placed on the recipient having interest in making Shorthorns more viable in the commercial cattle industry.

This year the scholarship was awarded to Ryan Lane. Ryan is the son of Will Lane from Grove, Oklahoma and a senior at Oklahoma State University where he is majoring in Animal science.

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where he can be heavily involved in the cow calf industry and continue to feed his passion for the beef industry.

Shorthorn Foundation Scholarship: This $4,000 Scholarship is awarded to a college junior, senior, or graduate student, based upon how the AJSA/ Shorthorn Industry helped shape where they are today and their future goals and career plans in Agriculture, College GPA is considered, and the applicant must be a current or previous (due to age) AJSA Member. This year’s recipient was Brayden DeBorde, the son of Eric & Meredith DeBorde from Bardwell, Texas.

Brayden is a senior at Texas Tech University where he is dual majoring in Agriculture Economics and Applied Business. Following his graduation Brayden plans to pursue a master’s degree in agriculture business. After completing his Master’s Brayden also hopes to remain involved with Shorthorn by acting as an advisor for the Texas Jr. Shorthorn Association and continuing to raise the breed that helped shape him.

Jared and Justin Bedwell Memorial Scholarship: The $2,000 Jared & Justin Bedwell Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the family of Jared & Justin Bedwell in cooperation with The Shorthorn Foundation and awarded to a high school senior, college freshman or college sophomore based upon the applicants’ involvement, future goals and career plans in Agriculture, college GPA, and character references. This scholarship is given to remember Jared and Justin Bedwell, two very active AJSA members who are gone to soon.

This year’s Jared and Justin Bedwell Memorial Scholarship recipient is Jack Jordan. Jack is the son of Toby and Jodi Jordan from Rensselaer, Indiana.

Jack plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in Animal Science on the Pre-Vet track this fall. After vet school he plans to return to Indiana and practice as a production animal vet in his community while remaining an active part of his family farm and ranch.

Outstanding Junior Board Member Scholarship: The $500 Outstanding Junior Board Member Scholarship was created to honor a Junior Board Member who has gone above and beyond in their service to the American Junior Shorthorn Association during their time in office. This recipient has been selected by the members themselves in acknowledgement of their hard work and determination. This year the honor was awarded to Merideth Behrens.

Merideth is the daughter of Justin and Stephanie Behrens, from Colbert, Oklahoma and is currently a senior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in Agricultural education. Following graduation Merideth plans to use her degree and teach agriculture to students in Oklahoma. She says, “I hope to inspire and instill the love for agriculture into a student, like my dad and Ag. teacher did for me.”

State Tailgate & Cornhole

by Brayden DeBorde

It was a “whale” of a time at the state tailgate on the hills of Timonium, Maryland. We had a tremendous turnout at this year’s event. Each state participated by bringing a “must-have” food item from their state for everyone to sample. The samplers were able to cast their vote for the people’s choice award. This year’s winner, that ended with the most votes, was Tennessee ~ congratulations! Thank you to everyone that participated to help AJSA and our families make great memories!

Sailing away to the other side of our State Tailgate, was our annual cornhole tournament and dancing the night away with our own DJ. There were more than 40 cornhole teams and even

more fans to help cheer them on! At the very end, it came down to Alabama and Nebraska. It was a close game until team Alabama took the lead as the 2024 NJSS Champion Cornhole team.

Congratulations to London Steele and Clay Lynn for winning this year’s legendary cornhole tournament! The tournament raised approximately $710.

We had an unforgettable time at the state tailgate playing games, sampling snacks and dancing to some great tunes. With the 2025 NJSS being announced, it’s time to start thinking about your state’s sampling foods, perfecting your cornhole skills, and watching for announcements of next year’s plan to GROOVE on over to Grand Island, Nebraska!

Raffle Winners

by Kassidy Schumann

As we have voyaged across the country to many national shows and events this year, our junior board and staff has been hard at work selling raffle tickets. At the awards ceremony on Friday night it was time to draw the much-anticipated winner of our two raffles.

Winning the 50/50 raffle was Brandon Jones and the winner of the cowhide chairs raffle was Kelly Garvick.

The approximately $4,000 raised from these raffles will go towards the Shorthorn Youth Development Fund in support of junior programs and the NJSS. We thank everyone who participated for investing in the future!

SUPPORT THE SYDF!

50/50 Raffle

$20/ticket Drawing held at 2024 NJSS Winner need not be present Winner receives 50%, SYDF receives 50% Buy a 50/50 raffle ticket at shorthorn.org/sydf/

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“Sullivan Supply” Showmanship

by Xavier Ferris

PI Showmanship Winners.

PII Showmanship Winners.

Intermediate Showmanship Winners.

Senior Showmanship Winners.

From the countless hours in the barn and hundreds of miles walked in the yard, these masters of the ring are forged.

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the highest level. Contestants were tested on their knowledge of the animal and the cattle industry. The showmanship contest is widely regarded as one of the toughest contests we have to offer, and our exhibitors did an outstanding job taking the challenge on. The winners of each age division are as follows:

Prospector I: 1. Piper Cates, Ind. 2. Aubrey Wacome, Maine 3. Kane Kaiser, Ind. 4. Laney Mae Barnett, Md. 5. Kori Musgrove, Mich.

Prospector II: 1. Bristol Bates, Ohio 2. Braylen Schaffer, Ind. 3. Garrett Reusch, Ohio 4. Maddox Reedy, Ill. 5. Kinlynn Dryer, Ill. Intermediate: 1. Kayla Lippert, N.Y. 2. Lindsey Jester, Ind. 3. Cooper Hetrick, Ohio 4. Whitney Swaim, Ind. 5. Daisy Shumaker, Md. 6. Jaycee Collins, Texas 7. Kylie Brunke, Mich.

8. Maddox Gunn, Ind. 9. Karli Berkheimer, Pa. 10. Kolten Greenhorn, Ohio Senior: 1. James Cleere, Texas 2. Alyssa Carter, Ohio 3. Carter Kornegay, Okla.

4. Lane VanderWal, S.D. 5. Karly Goetz, Ohio 6. John Allen, Pa. 7. Rachel Clausen, Mich.

8. Kylee Stelzer, Wis. 9. Brianna Duerre, S.D. 10. Reed Hanes, Ohio

“TransOva Genetics” Team Sales

by Brayden DeBorde

During a demonstration of strategic quick-thinking, contestants of the “Trans Ova” Team Salesmanship competition were able to exhibit their persuasive sales skills to a panel of judges. Each team consisted of two members selling cattle to the products used to market their livestock.

The top five teams in each division are as follows: Prospector I: 1. Alden Vaughn & Lane McDonald, Iowa 2. Emma & Kaylee Godfrey, Pa. 3. Lane McCall, Ky. & Bryce Heverly, Mich.

4. Rylee Jo & Payton Helsinger, Ohio 5. Sawyer McGrew, Pa. & Kaydence Hoy, Md.

Prospector II: 1. Piper Cates & Weston Ward, Ind. 2. Maddox Reedy & Jackson Bunting, Ill. 3. Brock Studer, Iowa & Ryder Heter, Kan. 4. Kinlynn Dryer & Ivy Goodbred, Ill. 5. Adalynn Vaughn & Hadley McDonald, Iowa Intermediate: 1. Joshua Blakeman, Ohio & Emma Helsiner, Ill. 2. Evelyn Hill & Lindsay Jester, Ind. 3. Kinsey Kraushaar & Will Beinlich, Pa. 4. Logan Barnett & Lucas Barnett, Md. 5. Alexa Turner, Ill. & Sheridan Soules, Okla.

Senior: 1. Ashton Bain & Tatumn Poff, Ohio 2. Ben Archer & Josh Archer, Pa. 3. Jewel & Victoria Thompson, Ala. 4. Kylee Stelzer & Morgan Vondra, Wis. 5. Rex Harrison & London Steele, Ala.

Team Sales Winners.

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“Sullivan Supply” Team Fitting

by Amanda Smee

This year’s team fitting contest was all hands-on deck! The lads got to work as soon as the time started to get the job done. The focus and attention to detail each team member possessed had all spectators cheering. Each team worked together to get their calf fit in a timely manner. Thank you, Sullivan’s Supply for sponsoring this contest, your support and dedication the Shorthorn breed is greatly appreciated.

The results of the Team Fitting Contest are as follows: Prospector I & II: 1. Braylen Schaeffer, Piper Cates, Weston Ward, Kase Knepp 2. Kinlynn Dryer, Wyatt Dryer, Knox Rutledge, Maddox Reedy 3. Bristol Bates, Garrett Suphten, Keston Porter, Wyatt Luallen 4. Adalynn Vaughn, Alden Vaughn, Autumn Berg, Hadley McDonald 5. Colbie Six, Brylee Simpson, Rylee Maurer, Iva Mummert

Prospector I and II Team Fitting Winners.

Intermediate Team Fitting Winners.

Senior Team Fitting Winners.

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Intermediate: 1. Cooper Hetrick, Kolten Greenhorn, Ashton Simpson, Callie Turner 2. Josie Heter, Aubrey Youse, Landry Timm, Helen Spears 3. Ben Allen, Keegan McGrew, Grady McGrew, Kolt Henley 4. Brooke Buckler, Raelynn Wagner, Aubrey Short, Addy Wagner 5. Sheridan Soules, Jace Parker, Beth Wells, Alexa Turner Senior: 1. Abby Bratcher, Hailey Jester, Kessler Collins, Hayden Fox 2. James Cleere, Brayden Deborde, Mackenlee Evans, Wyatt Smith 3. Ashton Bain, Tatumn Poff, Alyssa Carter, Joshua Blakeman 4. Peyton Zepp, Ryan Leister, Amanda Annett, Kylee Dameron 5. Alyssa Slimmer, Cassidy Sill, Benjamin Archer, Quinna Molden

Senior Prepared Speech Winner - Jewel Thompson Again this year, the Champion Senior in the Prepared Speech Contest, presented their speech during the awards banquet Friday night. Below is a copy of Jewel Thompson’s winning speech.

Siri – Go feed the cows Alexa- can you tell me if my cows are healthy?

We have all wished we could speak those phrases into existence. Maybe it was on a cold winter morning, in the middle of a summer downpour, or even on a day when we are just feeling overwhelmed. As cattle producers we have all had times where we needed assistance managing our herds.

Beef cattle production is a wide, varied, and complex industry. Tools which help more efficiently manage these cattle are critical. When it improves the care we provide livestock, it’s even more important. Artificial intelligence is finding its way into an increasing number of applications in the beef cattle sector.

For the past 150 years, feedlot monitoring has been the responsibility of a select few employees, who visually gauge the amount of feed in concrete bunks. However, this visual inspection by humans can be imprecise, subjective, and inconsistent. Observations can vary from person to person and from day to day, depending on their focus, alertness, and other factors. When faulty estimates cause animals to eat too much or too little, it can alter their optimal growth curve or incur excessive feed waste. Using artificial intelligence can greatly improve the accuracy and consistency of these estimates, as well as free up employees for other duties.

Siri can’t help me feed my cows, Australian feedlots have been using automatic feeder scanners or bunk bots to determine the quantity and quantity of feed remaining in cattle feed bunks to help boost productivity and profits.

These bunk bots are more accurate and precise than humans. The system is highly accurate and can calculate within 5% of the actual amount of feed remaining in the bunk. Thus, providing tailored feeding and consumption amounts for each pen scanned.

In January 2024 Precision Livestock Technologies released another system using AI to help feedlots. This technology also predicts cattle feed intake and makes feeding recommendations. This system uses data from the machine itself and from external sources to make feeding predictions. It also takes into account for feeding rates, times, cycles, behaviors,

ration type, weather, and other factors.

Using the system, feedlots can both automate feeding decisions and give their employees expert data to review before costly mistakes are made.

There is a fine balancing act between feeding cattle too much and not enough.

Therefore, even a 1% improvement in feed utilization through using AI technology can have a massive impact on profits. Rather than apply a “one size fits all” approach to feeding cattle, this technology is configured to allow max efficiencies to create specific feeding protocols.

Now that we have cattle fed how can we insure they are healthy? This isn’t an answer Alexa can provide. Ranchers have long struggled with the problem of monitoring their herds of cattle across vast expanses of the ranch. Problems such as ill-health, calving difficulties, injuries and more could happen anytime and anywhere. Without lots of manpower, avoidable losses are inescapable.

Betsy was launched at the 2023 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium.

BETSY, stands for Bovine Expert Tracking and Surveillance. By using facial recognition software BETSY identifies different behaviors with an animal and alerts the producer to aberrations. Information is gathered by placing black boxes containing BETSY at strategic locations such as watering holes and feeders. The boxes contain a computer and up to 16 cameras that can be focused by BETSY on individual animals. It learns to recognize normal behavior in these animals through AIbased facial recognition technology.

This easy-to-understand system gives the producer information graphically and visually along with alerts. Betsy can identify things from lameness to calving to changes in body condition scores.

The program will also notify you when your cows are coming into heat. This makes breeding much less stressful for producers. In case of an emergency, the system sends out alerts to the owner’s smartphone. This allows for timely veterinary attention and therefore avoids the loss of valuable cattle and keeps your herd healthy.

Although Alexa and Siri can’t feed or check our cows, artificial intelligence has shown potential in improving cattle management in several areas including

feed optimization, and herd monitoring.

However, further research is needed to fully integrate AI into cattle management and to address challenges such as data privacy and the high cost of technology.

In the future, the use of AI in the cattle industry could revolutionize the way we grow cattle and produce beef, allowing us to be more efficient, sustainable, and more profitable.

Jewel Thompson Senior Prepared Speech Winner

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“Mbar Shorthorns” Speech Contest

by Hannah Wetzel

Each year during the speech contest juniors break out their public speaking skills and best ideas and this year was no exception. The speaking contest helps prepare members for life by gaining essential skills for success, while also educating them on a new and interesting topic, that makes them better cattle men and women.

The topics for this year’s contest were the following: PI: Why did you decide to set sail with Shorthorns?

PII: What is the most vital part of your family’s operation?

Intermediate: How is urban expansion detrimental to the cattle industry?

Senior: How should we integrate

Artificial Intelligence into the cattle industry?

The ability to be able to participate in this contest builds professional skills while encouraging youth to expand their knowledge about their own cattle operations as well as the industry as a whole.

Congratulations to all participants!

Prospector I: 1. Knox Neumayr, Texas 2. Piper Cates, Ind. 3. Kailey Godfrey, Pa. 4. Laney Mae Barnett, Md. 5. Bryce Heverly, Mich.

Prospector II: 1. Ryder Heter, Kan.

2. Adalyn Vaughn, Iowa 3. Lorelai Barnett, Md. 4. Hudson Thornton, Ala. 5. Emma Helsinger, Ohio Intermediate: 1. Sheridan Soules, Okla.

2. Reagan Ferris, Ind. 3. Ashton Bain, Ohio 4. Beth Wells, Texas 5. Josie Heter, Kan. Senior: 1. Jewel Thompson, Ala. 2. Tatumn Poff, Ohio 3. Brianna Duerre, S. D. 4. Emily Cramer, Pa.

Senior Speech Winners.

Speech Winners.

Sock Drive

by Kassidy Schumann

The American Junior Shorthorn Association continued its annual sock drive this year by partnering with the Baltimore Hunger Project to donate 3,959 pairs of socks.

The socks will be given to students impacted by this organization as they return to school this fall.

AJSA members from 19 states donated socks this year. New Jersey won the sock drive with 619 pairs of socks being donated by the state’s sole exhibitor, Lauren Jarowicz. The state who donated the most pairs of socks overall was Alabama, which donated 871 pairs of socks!

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The AJSA extends its thanks to everyone who donated socks this year!

This small act of kindness goes a long way for those in need.

Arts & Crafts

by Ryan Lane

Creativity was shown this year by juniors of all ages in the annual arts and crafts contest. Attendees were as usual impressed with the immense quality of work shown off by the juniors, whose projects were to meant display and advocate for the Shorthorn’s breed may good qualities.

Judges are asked to score based on the criteria of quality of craftsmanship, originality, artistic appeal, and Shorthorn promotion.

Congratulations to all those who participated, this year’s winners are: Prospector I: 1. Josie Turner, Ill. 2. Lane McCall, Ky. 3. Wyatt Heverly, Mich.

4. Laney Mae Barnett, Md. 5. Kailey Godfrey, Pa.

Prospector II: 1. Hudson Thornton, Ala. 2. Lorelai Barnett, Md. 3. Kinlynn Dryer, Ill. 4. Ryder Heter, Kan. 5. Maddox Reedy, Ill. Intermediate: 1. Alexa Turner, Ill. 2. Laci Wernicke, Ill. 3. Josie Heter, Kan. 4. Logan Barnett, Md. 5. Sheridan Soules, Okla.

Senior: 1. Dalena Bryant, Md. 2. Brandon Barr, Ohio 3. Isabella Forbes, Ill. 4. Victoria Thompson, Ala. 5. Tyler Dahse, Ohio

Refurbished Arts & Crafts Division: 1. Tatumn Poff, Ohio 2. Clay Lynn, Ala. 3. Jewel Thompson, Ala. 4. Lauren Jarowiz, N. J. 5. Kate Wiggins, Ala.

Refurbished Arts & Crafts Winners.

Arts & Crafts Winners.

“AMS Online Sales” Career Development

by Mackenlee Evans

The Career Development contest is a contest that allows Seniors to further their experience in a professional job interview setting. The layout of the contest is designed to be like a real-life job interview one would experience for a future job position. The contestants have a few job categories to choose from that allows them to pick something that their interests align with: Communications Specialist, Territory Sales Manager, or Veterinarian Technician. Participants must submit a cover letter and resume

before arriving to the show. The judges then go over the resume and cover letter before the interview begins. Contestants came professionally dressed and prepared to answer many different questions for their potential profession. This contest allows exhibitors to get a better grasp on what a real-life job interview might look like in their future. This year’s winner did a great job proving that they were ready to take on a role as an employee.

Congratulations to the top three senior exhibitors: 1. Jewel Thompson, Ala. 2. Tatumn Poff, Ohio 3. London Steele, Ala.

Career Development Winners.

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Promotional Poster & Graphic Design

by Hannah Wetzel

Junior National exhibitors found great success showcasing their creative and artistic design abilities in the poster and graphic design contests. Whether it was Prospector I and II exhibitors who created promotional posters to promote the National Junior Shorthorn Show or Shorthorn Beef or the Intermediates and Seniors who developed advertisements to promote the American Junior Shorthorn Association or Shorthorn Beef, you could tell they worked hard and used their talents and creativity.

The competition was top notch all the way through, and we have some aspiring marketing specialists in our midst.

Be on the lookout for a glimpse of

Promotional Poster & Graphic Design Winners.

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the Graphic Design ads in upcoming issues of the Shorthorn Country and congratulations to all!

Prospector I Poster: 1. Knox Neumayr, Texas 2. Piper Cates, Ind. 3. Joseph Bologna, Md. 4. Lane McCall, Ky. 5. Laney Mae Barnett, Md. Prospector II Poster: 1. Hudson Thornton, Ala. 2. Bristol Bates, Ohio 3. Mesa Beiser, Ohio 4. Emma Helsinger, Ohio 5. Francesca Bologna, Md.

Intermediate Graphic Design: 1. Clay Lynn, Ala. 2. Josie Heter, Kan. 3. Ella Graves, Ky. 4. Logan Barnett, Md. 5. Regan Ferris, Ind. Senior Graphic Design: 1. Jewel Thompson, Ala. 2. Victoria Thompson, Ala. 3. Xavier Ferris, Ind. 4. London Steele, Ala. 5. Tatumn Poff, Ohio

“Cindy’s Livestock Photo’s” Photography

by Paige Van Dyke

The Photography contest is one that showcases the many aspects and views our exhibitors have for the Shorthorn Breed. Each age division is tasked with the challenge to capture their best Shorthorn photograph. The intermediate and senior age divisions also receive the opportunity to compete in the Digitally Enhanced Photography contest. Photographs for this contest can be comprised of anything that captures the essence of the agricultural industry with the use of technology to digitally alter the photo. Congratulations to the top five exhibitors from each age division:

Prospector I: 1. Knox Neumayr, Texas.

2. Remi Gardebrecht, Wis. 3. Piper Cates, Ind. 4. Sadie Brown, Wis. 5. Heidi Yost, Md. Prospector II: 1. Kinlynn Dryer, Ill. 2. Emma Helsinger, Ohio.

3. Charlotte Holland, Md. 4. Bristol Soules, Okla.

5. Adalynn Vaughn, Iowa.

Intermediate: 1. Jemma Jordan, Ind. 2. Charolotte Jordan, Ind. 3. Sheridan Soules, Okla.

4. Reagan Ferris, Ind. 5. Kate Wiggins, Ala.

Senior: 1. Caleb Hall, Idaho.

2. Victoria Thompson, Ala. 3. Gracie Campbell, Va. 4. Xavier Ferris, Ind. 5. Karly Goetz, Ohio.

Intermediate Digitally Enhanced: 1. Ashton Bain, Ohio.

2. Gracie Giles, Tenn.

3. Mckayla Sugg, N.Y. 4. Kinsey Kraushaar, Pa. 5. Sheridan Soules, Okla.

Senior Digitally Enhanced: 1. Jewel Thompson, Ala. 2. Tatumn Poff, Ohio.

3. Caleb Hall, Idaho.

4. Jentri Reamy, Okla.

5. Samantha VanVorhis, Ohio.

Photography Winners.

Digitally Enhanced Photography Winners.

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“Kruse Ranch” Beef Cook-Off

by Samantha VanVorhis

Beef Cook-Off Recipe Winner Alabama 1 - Castaway Shorthorn Tacos For Steak:

Beef Cook-Off Winners.

The beef cook-off competition is one where each team strives for culinary greatness. Each team came prepared with a skit and recipe to be judged.

This contest not only emphasizes the importance of high-quality shorthorn beef but also promotes the skills and knowledge required for its preparation.

This year’s cut, Mock Tender Steak, required careful preparation and many teams mastered the cut to cook it to perfection. Participants are judged on various criteria, including taste, presentation, and originality. The time put in at home practicing skits and time spent on the grill definitely showed in our Top 5!

Champion Recipe Division: Alabama 1 Champion Showmanship Division: Alabama 1 Overall Finalists: 1. Alabama 1 – Castaway Shorthorn Tacos 2. Illinois – Bulgogi Street Tacos 3. Indiana – Queso Birria Tacos 4. AL/GA/TN – Sail Away Stew 5. KS/MO/IA – Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef Kabobs

1/3 Cup Soy Sauce 1/4 Cup Pineapple Juice Juice from one Lime 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil 2 Tablespoons Honey 2 teaspoons Sriracha 5 cloves Garlic, minced 1 inch piece fresh Ginger, peeled + minced 1 - 1.5 lbs Mock Tenderloin Oil for Brushing

For Topping:

Mozzarella Cheese 5-6 Radishes, diced 1/2 Cup Pineapple Chunks (grilled in butter) Cilantro Leaves Tortillas, warmed

Instructions: 1. In a large bowl toss together Mock tenderloin, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, pineapple juice, honey and sriracha. Cover with plastic and marinade for at least 30 minutes (an hour if you have more time!).

2. Heat up your grill or a grill pan (such a kitchen life savor) and brush with oil. Sear marinated steak for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Then cover and broil for 5 minutes be sure to let your steak rest before cutting! This will ensure none of the juices run out too quickly.

3. For a flavor bomb: heat the remaining marinade liquid on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or so or until thickened. Drizzle over taco meat for a power house of extra flavor (favorite part!) .

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“Inskeep Farms” Quiz Bowl

by Meredith Behrens

The stakes were high at this year’s Quiz Bowl Contest, where every second counted in the quest for victory. As one of the largest contests of its kind, teams comprising two prospectors, one intermediate, and one senior battled fiercely for the coveted title of Champion Quiz Bowl Team. Age proved no barrier as even the youngest contestants demonstrated their expertise by tackling the toughest questions with skill and determination. The competition was a thrilling voyage of knowledge and strategy that kept everyone on their toes!

Juniors receiving top honors in the Herdsman Quiz Bowl Contest were: 1. Jewel Thompson, Clay Lynn, Hudson Thornton, Kailey Godfrey 2. Maggie Bass, Cameron White, Sawyer McGrew, Loreali Barnett 3. Lexi Lane, Sheridan Soules, Aspen Soules, Bristol Soules 4. Caitlyn Rasor, Beth Wells, Knox Neumayr, Paisley Dryer 5. Morgan Brooks, Kanin Cleere, John Wells, Winston Dryer

Quiz Bowl Winners.

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“Shorthorn Country” Livestock Judging

by Ryan Lane

Livestock Judging Winners.

Junior breeders of the Shorthorn breed were put to the test in their evaluation skills in the annual Judging contest. The judging contest allows participants to rank the cattle, answer up to 10 questions, and at the end of every class hear how industry experts view the

cattle.

This year there were 2 classes of heifers (One Purebred and one ShorthornPlus), a class of bulls, and a class of steers.

Congratulations to all the participants, your winners are as follows:

Prospector I: 1. Josie Turner, Ill. 2. Sadie Brown, Wis. 3. Remi Gardebrecht, Wis. 4. Alanis Knepp, Ind. 5. Paislee Van Horn, Ind. Prospector II: 1. Aubrey Short, Md. 2. Ryder Heter, Kan. 3. Hudson Thornton, Ala. 4. Juliana Ritchie, Mich.

5. John Wells, Texas Intermediate: 1. Ashton Simpson, Ohio 2. Makayla Sugg, N.Y. 3. Callie Turner, Ill. 4. Aubrey Youse, Mo. 5. Helen Spears, Okla.

Senior: 1. Skyler Ward, Ohio 2. Jentri Reamy, Okla.

3. Alyssa Carter, Ohio 4. Lane Blankinship, Okla.

5. Alyssa Slimmer, Md.

“Ferguson Shorthorns” Cattlemen’s Written Test

by Samantha VanVorhis

Cattleman’s Written Test Winners.

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key information relevant to cattle management. The Cattlemen’s Written Test sees participation from all ages who choose to test their knowledge of the cattle industry. The results in many cases were split by just a few points.

Congratulations to our Top 5 in each

age division!

Prospector I: 1. Kailey Godfrey, Pa. 2. Lane McCall, Ky. 3. Laney Mae Barnett, Md. 4. Emma Godfrey, Pa. 5. Lane McDonald, Iowa.

Prospector II: 1. Ryder Heter, Kan. 2. Maddox Reedy, Ill. 3. Hudson Thornton, Ala. 4. Mckenna Henley, Md. 5. Aspen Soules, Okla.

Intermediate: 1. Sheridan Soules, Okla.

2. Lillian Whiting, Pa. 3. Cameron White, Ala. 4. Lucas Barnett, Md. 5. Jordyn Nailor, Pa. Senior: 1. Quinna Molden, Va. 2. Caitlyn Rasor, Texas 3. Maggie Bass, Kan. 4. Jentri Reamy, Okla.

5. Jacob Bergman, Wis.

Lassie Tea & Lassie 101

Lassie Tea Participants.

Shorthorn Lassie enthusiasts gathered in Timonium, Maryland where they gathered for the annual Lassie 101 and Lassie Princess Hour.

This event allows State Queens and Princess to interact with members of the National Shorthorn Lassie Association members. Discussion took place about the responsibilities of a Lassie Queen.

We also discussed leading in classes, handing out awards, and more.

Lassie 101 also helps build the relationships between the Queens and the Princess before the shows in the days following. It is a great honor to serve as the National Lassie Queen and Alternate Queen, and I highly suggest that all State Queens run to be a National Shorthorn Lassie; it is an experience you will never regret!

After Lassie 101, we changed gears and held the Lassie Princess Hour (Lassie Tea). Each girl that attended received a sash to decorate and the girls got to partake in some fun activities! During this fun-filled hour, laughter filled the room! We are so grateful for the Queens and Princess that attended and helped with all the games and crafts. Seeing young girls, parents, and supporters make the Lassie Tea a success this year is always great.

Thank you to all that sponsor the Lassie Tea and Lassie 101. In addition, thank you to everyone who helped set up and clean up and made a fantastic opportunity for these young ladies!

A word from 2023-2024 National Queen, Kenna Geeseman: Shorthorn Junior Nationals 2024 was great fun for the Lassies. We had a wonderful turn out for the Lassie Tea with about 30-40 future Lassie Queens attending for crafts and snacks. We made custom sashes and friendship bracelets.

Every girl left with their own crown and china tea cup. A huge thank you to our wonderful State Queens for their help in and out of the show ring, making light work of each show day!

A word from 2023-2024 Alt. National Queen: Maggie Bass: The 2024 Junior nationals “Sail away with Shorthorn,” was a great success with many of our lassies attending. Despite the hot, sticky weather, we had a great time in Maryland. Attendance at Lassie Tea was smaller than usual, but the girls had a great time, decorating sashes and picking out crowns. There was even a sash made for Cindy Cagwin-Johnston by the queens.

We look forward to seeing you all in Grand Island in 2025!

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High Point Individuals

by Paige Van Dyke

While in Timonium, Maryland, Sailing Away with Shorthorns, exhibitors from all age divisions worked hard to find the largest contest treasure, the High Point award. Each exhibitor gained points for each contest they participated and placed in. Points were accumulated at the end of the week and awards given to the top five from each division.

Congratulations to the following exhibitors: Prospector I: 1.

Piper Cates, Ind. 2.

Knox Neumayr, Texas.

3.

Kailey Godfrey, Pa. 4.

Lane McCall, Ky. 5.

Laney Mae Barnett, Md. Prospector II: 1.

Ryder Heter, Kan. 2.

Hudson Thornton, Ala. 3.

Maddox Reedy, Ill. 4.

Kinlynn Dryer, Ill. 5.

Emma Helsinger, Ohio.

Intermediate: 1.

Sheridan Soules, Okla.

2.

Ashton Bain, Ohio.

3.

Josie Heter, Kan. 4.

Ashton Simpson, Ohio.

5.

Clay Lynn, Ala. Senior: 1.

Tatumn Poff, Ohio.

2.

Jewel Thompson, Ala. 3.

Victoria Thompson, Ala. 4.

Alyssa Carter, Ohio.

5.

Jentri Reamy, Okla.

High Point Winners.

Shorthorn Sidekicks

by Kassidy Schumann

Shorthorn Sidekicks takes place at Junior Nationals and is designed to give kids who are not yet old enough (ages four and under) to compete in NJSS the opportunity to participate in contests.

This program aims to help sidekicks get excited about coming to junior nationals each year and prepare them for when they are old enough to compete in the show and contest.

We hope everyone enjoyed the 2024 Shorthorn Sidekicks program, and we can’t wait to see you next year! We would like to give a special thank you to Casey Holland for her help in coordinating Sidekicks this year and providing these upcoming juniors with fun activities, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Shorthorn Sidekick Participants present at the Awards Ceremony.

Red Coat Award

by Kassidy Schumann

Each year the Junior Board carefully watches the prospector exhibitors, looking for a member who goes above and beyond throughout the week of Junior Nationals while continually being active and engaged in a variety of activities.

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the Red Coat Award. This year’s Red Coat Award recipient is John Wells, who stuck out for his perseverance and drive to try new things.

Red Coat Award Winner.

State Herdsmanship

by Haylee Ferguson

The State Herdsmanship contest allows exhibitors to put their creativity and organizational skills to the test. State associations keep their stalls swept up and tidy with no signs of clutter. This year, in addition to making sure everything was nice and neat, states transformed their space in the barns into various scenes to remind you of life at sea. Pirates, boats, and an array of sea creatures were all put on display! The top five states are as follows:

20 head and under Herdsmanship Winner.

States with 20 head and under: 1. Arkansas 2. Tennessee 3. Kansas 4. Alabama 5. South Dakota States with 21 head and up: 1. Illinois 2. Michigan 3. Oklahoma 4. Maine 5. Ohio

21 head and up Herdsmanship Winner.

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State Basket

by Meredith Behrens

State Basket Winners.

Ahoy, mateys! The State Basket Competition at the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference was a swashbuckling’ adventure of creativity and state pride! With the theme “Sail Away with Shorthorns,” each state set sail to create a treasure chest o’ goodies with their own unique twist.

The competition challenged them to be as crafty as a pirate and as clever as a sea captain, all to catch the eye of eager bidders. With numerous states battling it out, the entries were a sight to see, each

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one more incredible and inventive than the last. It was a true showcase of state pride and creativity, leaving everyone anticipating next year’s state basket contest. The results go as followed: State Basket Placings: 1. Maine 2. Alabama 3. Indiana 4. Maryland 5. Tennessee

Interns Views on NJSS

Paige When Shelby called to tell me, I received the internship for the Youth Activities position I was ecstatic. Having been involved in the Angus and Red Angus breeds I knew the opportunity to be a part of the Shorthorn Staff for the summer would be an amazing opportunity to grow and learn. As I Sailed Away with Shorthorn, I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge within the Shorthorn breed, the beef industry as a whole and what it takes to put on a National Junior show. It was a week I will not soon forget. Thank you to all the exhibitors and their families for welcoming us interns in with open arms.

From contests, to show days, the tailgate, playing softball with some juniors after a long day and everything in between this experience has helped solidify my passion and goals for giving back to the youth in our industry. As the internship comes to a close, I would like to say thank you to the entire Shorthorn breed and the ASA for believing in me and investing in my future. Best of luck to everyone throughout this show year and I look forward to seeing what the association has is store for next year’s event “Groovy in Grand Island!”

Elizabeth Wow! What an astonishing week we had at the 2024 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference! Last week was an actionpacked experience getting to see all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into an incredible week to make the show successful!

As the Registrations Intern, my

primary responsibilities for the week were coordinating and overseeing the cattle check in process. During the show I recorded the placings and posted results on Facebook. Of course, I helped everywhere I could in between, whether running things back and forth to contest, helping setting awards up for shows, and setting up the ring for the shows.

One of my favorite parts of the week was contest check-in. I was able to help with the thank you letter station, I was able to help little kids write them thank you notes and oversee the process. I also loved being able to play softball with some of the kids after work one day, it was a nice break from office work getting to know the kids!

As I reflected on the week, I am so grateful for this once in a lifetime experience and so appreciative for each relationship I built with exhibitors, board of directors, and parents I made along the way! I want to thank the American Shorthorn Association for hiring me and giving me this opportunity! Till next Junior Nationals, I hope I can groove with you all to Grand Island next summer!

Kassidy Shorthorn, I would sail away with you anytime. Many breed associations coin the phrase “family” when they talk about their junior program, but Shorthorn goes beyond. Throughout the week at Junior Nationals, I had the opportunity to be a fly on the wall, quietly peeking through my camera lens awaiting the perfect shot. I saw friendships that span across state lines and a passion not only in the exhibitors but in all attendees of

Shorthorn Junior Nationals. This passion went beyond the ring or the breed. These exhibitors, and all who supported them have a passion for each other and strive to help one another succeed.

Watching this show come to life from countless spreadsheets and design drafts was a once in a lifetime experience that I am so thankful to have been a part of it. I would like to thank the Shorthorn breed and the entire ASA staff for this summer, it has been filled with countless laughs and lessons, as well as a reminder of how blessed I am to be involved in our great industry.

Anchor Magnet Toss

by Mackenlee Evans

The annual chute toss put on by the American Junior Shorthorn Association, is a great way to get juniors and all event attendees involved. While we were in Timonium for a week the juniors were able to get involved in many different activities including the Mentor Apprentice program. This program is stretched throughout the week where juniors get to know different kids from across the country of all ages.

One of the projects the juniors participate in is selling an item (Anchor Magnet) for $20. This AJSA fundraiser helps raise money for next year’s Junior National. People who purchased these magnets were able to participate in the toss on Friday afternoon approximately

an hour before the awards ceremony to try and win a chute. Thank you, Sullivan Supply, for donating the chute.

Participants lined up to toss their magnets into feed pans from a predetermined distance.

This year’s winner was Carter Wickard. This is a great way for the juniors to meet each other, as well as talk to many of the industry professionals throughout the week. It is also a great way for the juniors to understand the concept of fundraising. This year we were able to raise $7,785. The AJSA is appreciative of the juniors’ hard work as well as the generosity of the people who participated.

Winner Carter Wickard and Runner-Up Brock Studer

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New Junior Board of Directors Elected

by Paige Van Dyke

Pictured L-R: Brayden DeBorde; Mackenlee Evans; Haylee Ferguson; Hannah Wetzel; Amanda Smee; Victoria Thompson; Audrey Robertson; Samantha VanVorhis; and Jay Allen.

While in Timonium, Maryland the new captains of the American Junior Shorthorn Association Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term were installed into their new roles. Here the journey for three new candidates also began. The Junior Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term are: President: Haylee Ferguson is the daughter of Kevin and Phyllis Ferguson of Rockvale, Tennessee. She is currently attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where she is majoring in Agricultural Economics with minors in Geographic Information Science and Entrepreneurship.

Vice President: Brayden DeBorde is the son of Eric and Meredith DeBorde of Bardwell, Texas. He is currently attending Texas Tech University where he is double majoring in Agricultural and Applied Economics and Business Administration.

Secretary: Amanda Smee is the daughter of Jacob and Dala Smee of

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Conroe, Texas. She graduated from Tarleton State University with her undergraduate degree in Agricultural Services and Development alongside Administration Accounting. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in accounting.

Public Relations: Mackenlee Evans is the daughter of Katrina Evans of Lorenzo, Texas and Clay and Jennifer Evans of Petersburg, Texas. She is currently attending West Texas A&M where she majors in Animal science.

Fundraising: Hannah Wetzel is the daughter of Mike and Lisa Wetzel of Faribault, Minnesota. She is currently attending Iowa State University where she majors in Agricultural Business and Accounting.

Director: Samantha VanVorhis is the daughter of Dean and Michelle VanVorhis of Bowling Green, Ohio.

She is currently attending Oklahoma state University where she majors in Agricultural Communications and

Leadership with a minor in Political Science.

Director: Jay Allen is the son of John and Alyson Allen of Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. He is currently attending Clemson University where he is studding Business Management with a minor in Entrepreneurship.

Director: Audrey Robertson is the daughter of Rebecca McGrew of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. She is currently attending Penn State Mont Alto and will be transferring to Penn State, Harrisburg in the fall to finish her degree in Business Management.

Director: Victoria Thompson is the daughter of Phillip and Holly Thompson of Opelika, Alabama. She is currently attending Southern Union Community College where she is majoring in Education.

The retiring Junior Board Members leave the breed with a lasting impact that has touched many of our members.

Thank you, Xavier Ferris, Merideth Behrens and Ryan Lane for your time, dedication and passion for the Shorthorn breed. We wish each of you the best in your future endeavors.

Junior Herdsman Award

The junior herdsman award is presented at the National Junior Shorthorn Show to recognize an outstanding AJSA member who exhibits a strong work ethic, dedication to the breed, and ability to present their animals. Any senior member (ages 17-21) exhibiting cattle at the NJSS was eligible to receive this award. A nomination committee was selected by ASA staff to evaluate the senior exhibitors Monday-Wednesday to be voted on by NJSS exhibitors. The nomination committee evaluated the senior exhibitors on the following traits: hardworking, general involvement, role model, interaction with breeders/ juniors, representing/advocating for the Shorthorn breed. After the nominees were announced on Facebook, their fellow junior exhibitors voted to select the winner.

The 2024 winner displayed all the characteristics of a junior herdsman throughout the week. Xavier Ferris is the son of Brian and Andi Ferris of Whiteland, Indiana. His love of the Shorthorn breed started early when he showed his heifer Cookie at the age of 4 years old. For the past 17 years, his passion for the cattle industry, especially Shorthorn cattle has grown.

His work on the AJSA board has only exemplified his complete dedication to the industry as he has worked with Shorthorn breeders and young people.

There is no doubt that his desire and drive as the AJSA President to lead others

in the cattle industry is often seen in his fun light-hearted wit and helping kiddos in the ring. His knowledge of the bull battery and EPD’s has helped to guide his family’s operation in their breeding choices.

One of his proudest moments was winning Grand Champion Bred and Owned Heifer at the 2019 North American International Livestock Expo Junior Shorthorn Show. Xavier also raised the 4th Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus heifer at the 2023 National Junior Shorthorn Show, and 5th Overall Bred and Owned ShorthornPlus in 2021 with a cow-calf pair.

Another cherished memory for Xavier was raising a steer that went on the dirt at the Indiana State Fair Grand Drive and then went on to win Champion Shorthorn steer at the World Beef Expo.

Over the years Xavier has had the great opportunity to meet and help many wonderful families with their operations and their show stock.

Currently, Xavier works as a herdsman for Gensini Show Cattle in Hennepin, Illinois. Through his travels as a herdsman, he has been afforded many opportunities to grow in his knowledge and converse with many cattlemen and cattlewomen. When time allows, he heads home to help with daily operations on the family farm. As Xavier ended his junior show career at the Junior National, he hopes to further continue his family’s

operation and build the reputation of Shorthorn Beef in the meat industry.

“I am beyond thankful for being selected as the American Junior Shorthorn Association Herdsman of the Year,” Xavier said. “It means so much to be recognized by my peers for an award that highlights so many of the important aspects that have been taught to me throughout the years in this industry.”

Congratulations Xavier on being voted as the 2024 Junior Herdsman of the Year.

Xavier Ferris Receiving Award.

Old Pro Showmanship

by Amanda Smee

Our “Old Salt” (experienced pirate or Sailor) showed up and showed out to compete in the adult showmanship contest. Putting their experience and skills to the test. Many spectators gathered from near and far to observe this one-of-a-kind contest. Our judges for this comical contest were the winners from this year’s showmanship contests; James Cleere, Kayla Lippert, Bristol Bates, and Piper Cates. They awarded exhibitors in the best dressed, best showman, needs improvement and people’s choice categories.

Exhibitors for the contest were nominated by their peers for $10 and if the exhibitor wanted to withdrawal their nomination, they had to personally pay a $20 fee. A total of $570 was raised for the AJSA an next year’s junior national.

We greatly appreciate everyone who dusted off their showmanship skills to come out of retirement to participate.

Best Dressed: Bryan Corley Best Showman: Amanda Rhinehart Needs Improvement: Kyle Barber People’s Choice: Melinda Bass

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Thank+ You Jim Bev

If you have attended a National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference in the last eight or so years, you probably know Jim and Bev Freed. They are the bright shining faces you see when you walk into the show office with a question, concern or just to say hi. This was their last year to be our office assistants as they will be retiring from their volunteer role (unfortunately for all of us).

After talking with the AJSA board, we decided to do something extra special for this special couple. Jim and Bev have been one of the biggest supporters of the AJSA and the junior national.

They made all of our lives easier at the NJSS by taking care of selling t-shirts or ice, helping mentor/apprentices, making announcements, and everything in between. They were quick to give a hug or smile to those who needed it.

Jim (or Doc as many know him) would help sick or injured kids and Bev was always cracking jokes to bring a smile to your face. They would do anything and everything that was asked of them, spending their own time and money to be there for all of us.

Jim and Bev hold a very special place in my heart and the heart of many others as displayed by the standing ovation they received at the 2024 NJSS.

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We gifted this special couple a framed ‘official’ red coat with signatures of many of the former junior board members they got to work with around the red coat.

“The framed red coat is the best thing you could have gifted us in our retirement,” said Jim. “It is truly special.

Thank you.”

Their history in NJSS began well before they started helping in the show office. They have attended almost every single junior national since it started whether it was participating with their kids or being a helping hand. They have a true passion for the youth of the breed as shown by their dedication to many years of involvement. Outside of NJSS, they have served as AJSA advisors to the junior board, lending advice and knowledge when it was needed to make the best decision.

It is truly a privilege and honor to work with them and we will greatly miss all their help in the office. We couldn’t have done it the last several years without them.

Thank you Jim and Bev from all of us at the ASA, AJSA and the Shorthorn breed!

News & Notes Farewells Blair MacBeath was a dedicated father and husband, medical doctor, and cattleman.

He was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on July 7, 1954, and passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 10, 2024.

He grew up on a dairy farm in Marshfield, Prince Edward Island, with his parents, Athol MacBeath and Doris Underhay MacBeath, and four brothers. Though he spent most of his adult life in Texas, he always treasured his island roots.

He graduated with his medical degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1980 and moved to Pittsburg, Texas, where he opened his medical practice. He was a general practitioner there for forty-three years,

serving several generations of patients.

He was not only their physician, but also their friend.

Blair married his wife Janet in 1983, and they welcomed sons Mark in 1984 and Luke in 1987. He loved his family dearly and was also very dedicated to his church. He served as an elder at First Presbyterian Church for the majority of his time in Pittsburg.

He loved his community and served on many committees and boards. He was proud to be Medical Director of Cypress Basin Hospice, and was passionate about their mission. He was also named Man of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce and received the Pioneer Breeder Award from the Texas Shorthorn Association.

He was known to his grandchildren Kyleigh, Addison, Sloan, and Hayes as “Grampie” and “Giggy”. That role is the one that meant the most to him. He knew every “stuffie” by name, enjoyed his time playing with Kyleigh and Addison, and

treasured his trips to Austin to spend time with Sloan and Hayes, attending their activities.

Blair was a humble man, spending his spare time with family, friends, and his cows. Most cattlemen do not know every cow by name, but he did. Over the past forty-three years, he was dedicated to caring for the people of Pittsburg, his church, and his family.

Blair is survived by his wife Janet MacBeath of Pittsburg; sons, Mark MacBeath and his wife Kelli of Austin and Luke MacBeath and his wife Brittany of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Kyleigh, Addison, Sloan, and Hayes; brothers, Alex MacBeath and his wife Nancy, Rupert MacBeath and his wife Sandy, Gordon MacBeath and his wife Merle, and Malcolm MacBeath and his wife Valerie; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.

Thomas N. Johnson, 80, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home.

He was born May 31, 1944, in Hampton, Iowa, the son of Robert G. and Helen L. (Mahoney) Johnson. He graduated from Franklin Consolidated Schools in 1962 and continued working with his dad and older brother Jim at Parkview Farm, where his enthusiasm for the shorthorn breed and cattle industry steadily grew.

He also served as a volunteer firefighter in Latimer, Iowa, and worked for Farmers Hybrid.

In 1967 he married Sandra Christensen, a former Iowa Lassie Queen. They moved to a farm in rural Iowa Falls in 1975 and would build their own herd of purebred

shorthorns, registered under the Johnson Family Shorthorns (JFS) name. While that was his favorite agricultural endeavor, he also grew corn, soybeans, and hay and raised pigs. Tom thoroughly enjoyed discussing the shorthorn breed with fellow producers and he dedicated countless hours serving in various roles, including as an advisor (with wife Sandy) to the Iowa Jr. Shorthorn Association, as president of the Iowa Shorthorn Association, as an advisor to the Iowa Jr. Beef Breeds Council, and as an active member of the Franklin County Cattlemen’s Association.

In 2011 he and Sandy were the Iowa Royal Honored Breeders of the year. He appreciated this award and those earned in the ring, including having the Supreme Champion at the 1985 and 1987 Iowa Royal Shorthorn Show and Sale at the Iowa Beef Expo in Des Moines. He and Sandy continued raising cattle well into their empty-nest years, but set aside the show ring in favor of selling stock to other

produces. They retired in 2014.

Tom also greatly enjoyed playing golf with friends and family and cherished time spent in nature. His hunting pursuits included upland game birds, turkeys, and the occasional deer, but his favorite excursions were for waterfowl in southwest Iowa.

Tom is survived by his wife Sandy Johnson of Iowa Falls, a daughter Amy (Leland) Shipley of Nodaway, a son Matthew Johnson (Melissa Steiner) of Norwalk, two grandchildren Connor Shipley of Des Moines and Sarah Shipley of Ames, and a brother James (Norene) Johnson of Eldora (all in Iowa). They greatly miss Tom’s wonderful sense of humor, quick wit, amazing memory, and enduring presence. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Helen Johnson and father-in-law and motherin-law Raymond and Marlys Christensen.

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2024–2025 ASA Point Show System Show Season: April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 *Individual show schedule subject to change

SOUTHEAST WEST NORTHEAST SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH CENTRAL

Northeast Region :: CT, DE, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV National Show :: Keystone International Livestock Expo Super Regional Show :: Maryland State Fair Regional Shows :: Ohio State Fair & State Fair of West Virginia Southeast Region :: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN National Show :: Dixie National Super Regional Show :: Tennessee State Fair at Wilson County Fair Regional Shows :: Appalachian Fair & Kentucky State Fair

Northeast :: Keystone International Livestock Expo :: Harrisburg, PA Southeast :: Dixie National :: Jackson, MS North Central :: American Royal :: Kansas City, MO South Central :: Fort Worth Stock Show :: Fort Worth, TX West :: National Western Stock Show :: Denver, CO

South Central Region :: AR, KS, LA, OK, TX National Show :: Fort Worth Stock Show Super Regional Show :: Tulsa State Fair Regional Shows :: Kansas State Fair & Tri-State Fair West Region :: AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY National Show :: National Western Stock Show Super Regional Show :: Northern International Livestock Exposition Regional Shows :: Western Idaho State Fair & Washington State Fair

*Regional Awards calculated from Regional, Super Regional & National Shows within each region. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 4 shows to qualify.

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North American International Livestock Expo :: Louisville, KY Cattlemen’s Congress :: Oklahoma City, OK

National Shows :: 5 total, 1 in each region

North Central Region :: IL, IA, MO, MN, NE, ND, SD, WI National Show :: American Royal Super Regional Show :: Iowa State Fair Regional Shows :: Minnesota State Fair & World Beef Expo

Placing 1st in Class 2nd in Class 3rd in Class 4th in Class 5th in Class Division Champion Reserve Division Champion Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion

Super National Shows :: 2 total

ASA Point Show System Point Distribution

Regional 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point 4 Points 2 Points 7 Points 5 Points

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*National Show Bull & National Show Female points accumulated from 7 total National & Super National Shows listed above. Animal must exhibit at 2 of 7 shows to qualify for National Show Awards.

Super Regional 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 5 Points 3 Points 9 Points 7 Points

National 8 Points 7 Points 6 Points 5 Points 4 Points 7 Points 5 Points 11 Points 9 Points

Super National 11 Points 10 Points 9 Points 8 Points 7 Points 10 Points 8 Points 14 Points 12 Points

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Aug. 27-28 - Baylor Cowden Show Cattle + Hornhead Valley Farms Dispersal Sale, Hickory, PA, amsonlinesales.com Aug. 31 - Cates Farms “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind. Aug. 31 - Cornerstone Farms “Home of the Rockstars” Sale, Winchester, Ind. Aug. 31-Sept. 1 - R-C Show Cattle “Early Bird” Online Sale and Open House, Eaton, Ohio, sconlinesales.com Aug. 31-Sept. 1 - Turner Shorthorns “Somerset Sensations” Open House and Private Treaty Sale, Somerset, Ohio.

Sept. 8 - Schaeffer Tice “Elite Heifer Sale” Telephone Bid-Off, Hagerstown, Ind. Sept. 9 - Smith Family Farms “Cattlemen’s Cut Online Sale”, Pendelton, Ind., amsonlinesales.com Sept. 10 - Wainger Cattle Company Online Sale, Winnebago, Minn., sconlinesales.com Sept. 11 - Bonnell Cattle Co Online Sale, Columbus, Ind., sconlinesales.com Sept. 11 - Gypsy Creek Ranch, Cattle Battle Online Sale, Gettysburg, PA, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 15 - Farrer Stock Farms “51st Annual Sale of Champions”, Royal Center, Ind. Sept. 15 - 6B Farms “Ladies Night Out” Online Sale, Allison, Iowa, sconlinesales.com Sept. 18 - ShowMax Cattle Co Online Sale, Utica, S.D., sconlinesales.com Sept. 21 - Shadybrook Farms “Decades of Excellence” Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada.

Sept. 22 - Steck Cattle “Our Commitment Bid-Off Sale”, Woodstock, Minn.

Sept. 28 - The Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, Mich.

Oct. 1 - Cagwin Farms 1872 + Can’t Stop Opportunity Sale, Virginia, Ill., amsonlinesales.com Oct. 5 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Oct. 6 - Du-Lynn Farms, “Share The Vision” Production Sale, Berlin, Ohio.

Oct. 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns “Red White and Roan” Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn., amsonlinesales. com

Oct. 8 - S Co Shorthorns “Minnesota Made” Elite Multi Breed Online Sale, Hastings, Minn., amsonlinesales.com Oct. 12 - Studer Family Shorthorns, “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Anita, Iowa.

Oct. 12 - Schrag|Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, S.D. Oct. 12 - “Heart of the Prairie” Production Sale, Rush Springs, Okla.

Oct. 13 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Assocaition Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Oct. 14 - Hill Haven Shorthorns Selection Sale, Canada, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 15 - Bonnell Cattle Co Online Sale, Columbus, Ind., sconlinesales.com Oct. 19 - Bedwell Cattle Co and Lost Diamond B Ranch, “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, Okla.

Oct. 24 - Roanoke Farm Dispersal Sale, Bernard, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 27 - Six’s Shorthorns, “Legends of the Fall” Sale, Wind Ridge, Pa. Nov. 2 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm, “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, N.D. Nov. 3 - DJS Shorthorns “The Showcase” 2024 Sale, Laurel, Neb. Nov. 9 - Four State Shorthorn Association Sale, Diamond, Mo. Nov. 17 - Greenhorn Cattle Co, “Where Future Generations Are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 24 - Farrer Stock Farms, “Annual Dynamic Dams” Sale, Royal Center, Ind. Nov. 29 - Steck Cattle Divas & Donors “The Exclusive” Dec. 2 - Vogel, Osterman, Shalimar + Peckat “Shorthorns of the Midwest” Sale, amsonlinesales.com Dec. 10 - Gilman Shorthorns “Customer Appreciation Semen Sale”, Stuart, Iowa, amsonlinesales.com Dec. 14 - Paint Valley Farms, Byland Polled Shorthorns, and Beckler Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

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Aug. 27-28 - Baylor Cowden Show Cattle and Hornhead Valley Mature Cow Herd Dispersion, Hickory, PA, amsonlinesales.com Aug. 31 - Cates Farms “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, IN Aug. 31 - Cornerstone Farm “Home of the Rock Stars” Sale, Winchester, IN Sept. 5 - Leemon Cattle Company Online Sale, Fairland, OK, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 9 - Berg’s Shorthorns Online Sale, Osage, IA, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 9 - Smith Family Farms “Cattleman’s Cut” Sale, Pendelton, IN, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 11 - Gypsy Creek Ranch Online Sale, Gettysburg, PA, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 16 - Jester Farms “No Foolin” Sale, Mooreland, IN, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 16 - Ridge Top Farms and Friends, Washington, PA, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 17 - Moore Shorthorns Show Heifer Online Sale, Jerseyville, IL, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 21 - Shadybrook Farms Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada Sept. 24 - Shoufler Shorthorns Online Sale, Fortville, IN, amsonlinesales.com Sept. 28 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, MI Sept. 30 - Keiser Cattle Company Online Sale, Gothenburg, NE, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 1 - West Fork Ranch Club Calf Sale, Loup City, NE, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 1 - Cagwin Farms 1872 Opportunity Sale, Virginia, IL, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 2 - Millbrook’s Northern Exposure Volume IV, Brome, Quebec Canada, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 2 - Oak Ridge Farms Sale, Logansport, IN, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 5 - GCC “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, OH Oct. 6 - DuLyn Shorthorn Share the Vision Sale, Berlin, OH Oct. 7 - Bollum Family Shorthorns Red, White, & Roan Online Sale, Goodhue, MN, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 8 - S Co “Minnesota Made” Elite Multi Breed Online Sale, Hastings, MN, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 12 - Crow Creek “Heart of the Prairie” Production Sale, Lawton, OK, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 12 - Coldstream Farm Online Sale, Flesherton, ON, Canada, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 12 - Schrag|Nikkel “Family Event” Sale, Marion, SD Oct. 13 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association Fall Showcase Sale, Millersburg, OH Oct. 14 - Bishell/Nollswood Online Sale, Mineral Point, WI, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 14 – Hill Haven Selection Sale, Duntroon, Ontario, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 15 - Nelson Farms Maternal Icons Show Heifer & Genetic Online Sale, Seneca, IL, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 19 - Bedwell Cattle Co. & Lost Diamond B Ranch “Lasting Impressions” Sale, Isabella, OK Oct. 20 - Gana Farms Show Heifer Sale, Martell, NE, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 21 - Horns in the Heartland Sale, Syracuse, NE, amsonlinesales.com Oct. 23 - Schutz Cattle Company “Bred for Banners” Sale, Parkland County, Alberta, CA, amsonlinesales. com Oct. 24 - Roanoke Farm Dispersal Sale, Bernard, IA, amsonlinesales.com

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Ad Index AAA Shorthorns............................. 97 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.. 101 Baylor Cowden Show Cattle...... 26-27 Bennett Land & Cattle................... 97 Berg Shorthorns.................. 20-21, 97 Bigelow Farms................................ 97 Bonnell Cattle Company LLC....... 19 Bowman Superior Genetics............ 97 Byland Polled Shorthorns............... 97 Cagwin Farms................................ 63 Cagwin Cattle Services LLC......... 100 Cairns Shorthorns.......................... 97 Cates Farms......................... 10-11, 97 Cattle Visions............................... 100 Cornerstone Farms.............. 14-15, 97 Crawfdown Farms.......................... 97 Dedmon Shorthorns...................... 97 DJS Shorthorns.............................. 97 Double C Shorthorns..................... 97 Double M Cattle Company........... 97 Dreamy 280 Cattle Company........ 97 DTR Cattle Co.............................. 97 Duis Farms..................................... 97 Farrer Stock Farms......................... 37 Fox Shorthorns............................... 53 Gellerman ..................................... 38 Greenhorn Cattle Co................ 29, 98 GSKI Shorthorns........................... 98 GTG Cattle Co.............................. 71

Haumont Shorthorns..................... 98 Homeplace Farms........................... 98 Humble Stock Farm....................... 98 Inness Shorthorns........................... 98 James F Bessler LLC..................... 100 Jester Farms.................................... 98 Kevin Wendt................................ 100 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm............ 98 Keystone Shorthorns...................... 98 KSS Keystone Shorthorns............... 98 Laban’s Roanoke Farm.................... 98 Lawrence Wickard Family Shorthorns....52 Legacy Ranch................................. 98 Leveldale Farms.............................. 98 Little Cedar Cattle Co.................... 98 Lost Diamond B Ranch.................. 61 M&M Shorthorns.......................... 32 McCall Show Cattle....................... 98 McKay Farms................................. 98 Merck Animal Health.................... 8-9 Meyer Family Shorthorns.... 16-17, 98 Meyer Farms.................................. 98 MFK Shorthorns............................ 99 Narrow Brook Shorthorns.............. 99 Nelson Farms................................. 35 Norman/Ripberger Shorthorns....... 99 Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Assoc ..... 71 Oler Farm...................................... 99 Paint Valley Farms......................... BC

RC Show Cattle ............................ 33 Revival Sale..................................IBC Richardson Farms........................... 99 Robjoy Shorthorns......................... 99 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle............... 99 Rocky Branch Shorthorns.............. 99 Schaeffer Show Cattle..................... 13 Schrag|Nikkel Cattle........................ 3 Scott Bayerl Family Farm............... 99 Sears Marketing Services, LLC..... 100 Shadeland Farm.............................. 99 Shadybrook Farm............................. 5 SharBen Shorthorns....................... 99 ShowMax Cattle Company............ 25 Smith Family Farms............ 22-23, 99 Smoky Mountain Farm & Ranch... 99 Stangl Shorthorns........................... 99 Stecks Cattle..................................... 7 Stone Springs Shorthorns............... 99 Stuart Wilson Consulting............. 100 Sugarbird Shorthorns..................... 99 Sullivan Supply............................ 100 Sutherland Shorthorns................... 99 Turner Family Shorthorns...... 28, 100 Twin Oak Farms........................... 100 Utterback Show Cattle................. 100 V8 Shorthorns.............................. IFC Warner Ranch.............................. 100 Waukaru Shorthorns.................... 100

Junior Spotlight - Jewel Thompson Hometown: Opelika, Alabama

What does the future hold for you?

In May I received my Associates in Ag Education from Clarendon College, In the Fall I will transfer to Auburn University to complete my Bachelors in Ag Education with a minor in Agricultural Leadership and Communications. I plan to be on the AU judging team as well as a Collegiate Cattleman's Member. As an Ag. teacher, I want to inspire kids who may not have been born on a cattle ranch or have disabilities like me to find their passion for cattle. My dream is to continue producing quality show cattle at affordable prices for years to come.

Where was your favorite Junior Nationals?

My first NJSS, 2014 in Louisville, left a lasting impression. By the end of the week all the AJSA directors knew me by name. Everyone I met was so welcoming and genuinely nice.

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