2018 May/June Shorthorn Country

The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

TH FREE PHA FREE DS FREE DOB: 11.5.15 Sire: SULL Prime Made 2105 ET Dam: CS Marybeth CS181Y CED: 2; BW: 3.1; WW: 58; YW: 74 TM: 44; CEM: -3; ST: 1; CW: 18 REA: -0.14; MB: -0.01; FT: -0.03 $CEZ: 7.53; $BMI: 93.10; $FL 53.63

2017 NAILE Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull

Ronnie & Michele Welling Pleasant View Farms

Semen Available through

1386 Pleasant Valley Road Given, WV 25245 304.532.1809

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2017-2018 National Show Winners of the Year............................. 16 2018 Interns........................................................................................ 14 Junior Nationals Things to Know.................................................... 26 Junior Board Candidates.................................................................. 32

advertising rates 1x 11x Full page $ 565 $ 505 2/3 page 420 385 1/2 page-island 335 310 1/2 page 315 290 1/3 page 240 225 1/4 page 195 175 1/6 page 135 120 Business card (1 1/2”) 41 32

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= Sale Reports

Tennessee Beef Agribition Sale........................................................ 36 Ohio Beef Expo.................................................................................. 36 Lone Star Edition XXIV................................................................... 37 Springtime Revival Sale.................................................................... 38

Contract rates require advertising in all 11 issues per year with a business card ad. Business card price is pre-paid at the beginning of the calendar year or pro-rated if started after the first issue of the year.

Contract (11x) rates do not apply for any sale advertising. Contract advertisers must run the business card ad in every issue. Contracts will run by calendar year. No agency commissions are allowed.

Online Sale Packages & Sale Catalogs

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Update..................................................................................6 Association Outlook..........................................................8 Beef Business.....................................................................10 Since You Asked................................................................12 Tartan Plaid.......................................................................25 Junior Corner....................................................................34 News & Notes....................................................................40 Sales Calendar...................................................................49 Ad Index............................................................................50

Shorthorn Country

7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Platte Woods, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • FAX: 816-599-7782 • www.shorthorncountry.net

Don Cagwin, publisher Tracy Duncan, managing editor/art director = 402-212-2594 tracy@shorthorncountry.org

Amy Sampson, graphic designer = 816-437-9210 amy@shorthorncountry.org

Amanda Cagwin, accountant = amandacagwin@yahoo.com =Advertising Representatives Cindy Cagwin-Johnston = 217-452-3051 cagwincattle@casscomm.com

Darryl Rahn = 217-473-1124 drahn@casscomm.com

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The May/June cover photos were taken by Shelby Rogers and Caseelynn Johnston, and designed by Amy Sampson, Shorthorn County.

=Advertising Representatives Montie Soules, ASA representative Don Cagwin, Durham Management Co. =Subscriptions US: 1 year- $24 • 2 years - $38 • 3 years - $52 1 year First Class - $54/year Canada: 1 year- $60 • 2 years - $110 • 3 years - $130 Other Foreign: 1 year- $120 • 2 years - $220 • 3 years - $300 SHORTHORN COUNTRY (ISSN 0149-9319) Published monthly by the American Shorthorn Association, 7607 NW Prairie View Rd., Platte Woods, MO 64151. Subscription rates are $24.00 for 1 year, $38.00 for 2 years, and $52.00 for 3 years in the U.S.; $60.00 for 1 year, $110.00 for 2 years, and $130.00 for 3 years to Canada and $120.00 for 1 year, $220.00 for 2 years, and $300.00 for 3 years to other foreign countries. Periodicals postage paid at Kansas City, MO and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: send address changes to SHORTHORN COUNTRY, 7607 NW Prairie View Rd., Platte Woods, MO 64151.

Think Shorthorn

MVF Silver Rose 148D Sired by CF Primo • Fall Bred Heifer

Little Cedar Cabrera 24 - Featured Sire and Service Sire of many lots offered.

MVF Sweet Vintage 1E Sired by MH Fusion • Spring Heifer Calf

MVF Silver Rose 139E Sired by MH Fusion • Spring Heifer Calf

Come visit with us at the farm 74 Amosite Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or see us at the following shows: Eastern Regional Shorthorn Show in West Friendship, MD June 15&16, 2018 KILE in Harrisburg, PA October 5-8, 2018

MVF Hot Rod Sired by Little Cedar Cabrera 24X • Bull

Bred Heifer - Sired by Little Cedar Cabrera 24X. Selling females sired by Cabrera.

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7607 NW Prairie View Rd. • Kansas City, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • FAX: 816-599-7782 Montie D. Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO montie@shorthorn.org Matt Woolfolk, director of performance programs, performance data & commercial acceptance • matt@shorthorn.org Heather Lange, director of customer service, registrations & DNA • heather@shorthorn.org Shelby Rogers, director of youth activities, marketing & communications • shelby@shorthorn.org Emily Velisek, show/membership coordinator & assistant youth activities director • emilyv@shorthorn.org Rochelle Wilson, director of finances • rochelle@shorthorn.org

ASA Board of Directors James Freed, president 405-370-1482 Rick Leone, vice president 719-468-1981 Ed Kruse, executive director 719-252-1084 Tom Turner, 614-499-5248 Robert Alden, 816-632-8509 Nancy Grathwohl-Heter, 785-587-7947 Hugh Mooney, 916-319-0488 Joe Bales, 615-330-2342 Dave Greenhorn, 937-470-6552 Shorthorn Foundation Bill Rasor, president

Contact emilyv@shorthorn.org if you would like to participate in these committee calls.

National Shorthorn Lassies Shay Bakenhus, president

A.I. Certificates

July July 1 The Summit - IGS Youth

Leadership Conference

Registration Deadline, register

online at juniorshorthorn.com July 4 ASA Office Closed July 19- The Summit - IGS Youth July 22 Leadership Conference,

Fort Worth, Texas August Aug. 25 National Shorthorn Field Day,

University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill. November-December Nov. 30- ASA Annual Meeting Forum & Dec. 1 Awards Banquet, Harrah’s KC

2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 26 - July 1 • Madison, Wisconsin

Entries WILL NOT be accepted after May 15.

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2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference Judges

YEARS UNDER

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National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference Madison, Wisconsin • June 26 - July 1

Owned Show: Jeff Bedwell Bred & Owned Show: Lacey Robinson ShorthornPlus Show: Jake Scott

Attention Juniors - Rule Changes!

• Junior members turning 22 in 2018, your Junior membership is good through Dec. 31, 2018.

To receive adult membership at a transitional rate, you must complete the application on the back of the expiring junior member letter mailed out in November and return it along with payment to the ASA office by March 1,2019. All memberships converted from junior to adult will become WHR breeders. You are eligible to show at the Junior National in 2018 if you turn 22 prior to July 1, 2018.

• The age requirement for Junior Nationals has changed! Junior members 7 years of age are now eligible to show at the Junior National. The Junior member has to be 7 on January 1 of the year the Junior National is taking place to be eligible to show at the Junior National. For example, if a child turned 7 on December 31, 2017 they are eligible to show at the 2018 National Junior Show in Madison, Wisconsin. If they turned 7 on January 10, 2018, they are not eligible to show at this years Junior National.

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Commercial Acceptance Committee

May 7 7:00 pm CT

Aug. 6 7:00 pm CT

Nov. 5 7:00 pm CT Promotion Committee July 16 7:00 pm CT

Oct. 15 7:00 pm CT ShorthornPlus/Composite Committee

May 15 7:00 pm CT

Aug. 14 7:00 pm CT

Oct. 16 7:00 pm CT Genetic Evaluation Committee

May 14 5:00 pm CT

Aug. 13 5:00 pm CT

Oct. 8 5:00 pm CT

American Junior Shorthorn Association Zach Fanning, president

ASA Dates of Note May May 1 AJSA Scholarship App. Deadline https://juniorshorthorn.com/ opportunities/scholarships/ May 1 Junior National Ownership &

Entry Deadline May 15 Junior National Late Entry Deadline May 24 All data turned in for Fall 2018

Genetic Evaluation May 28 ASA Office Closed - Memorial Day June June 20- BIF Annual Convention, June 23 Loveland, Colo.

June 26- National Junior Shorthorn Show & July 1 Youth Conference, Madison, Wisc.

Upcoming Committee Conference Calls

In order to have A.I. certificates released on a bull, it must be DNA tested as an A.I. Sire.

However, if the bull is deceased, the calf can be DNA tested instead.

WHR Breeders 1. WHR inventory assessments must be completed and paid in full prior to registering calves born in the current assessment period, (i.e. 2018 assessment on a dam must be completed and paid in order to register her calf born in 2018.)

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 2018 to an assessed 2018 dam will be $0, if calf is registered within 12 months) ASSESSMENT FEE SCHEDULE: March 1 - December 31, 2018

$25

The Summit

IGS Youth Leadership Conference July 19-22 • Fort Worth, Texas • Registration Deadline July 1st • https://juniorshorthorn.com/events/key-conference/

This Youth Leadership Conference is in place of the former KEY Conference

Regular Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Central Time Zone

2018 International Year Code: F

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= Association Outlook Become Involved

“WE NEED YOU” Be an Active ASA Member VOLUNTEER FOR A COMMITTEE Promotion Committee Genetic Evaluation Committee Commercial Acceptance Committee ShorthornPlus/Composite Committee 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee

“Scheduled Committee Conference Calls” Committee Calls listed on ASA Calendar ASA Website

Committee Conference Call Agendas

“Join a Committee Now” Choose your Committee(s) contact

emilyv@shorthorn.org (include e-mail address & mobile phone number)

Shorthorn Impact Breed Initiatives Develop Better Shorthorn Cattle (see results in 5 years) Shorthorn Breeders Producing Better Animals Use Extensive Culling Practices Create Sire Test Program (fully operational in 2 years) Identify Cooperator Commercial Test Herds Shorthorn Breeders Contribute Semen for Sire Testing Membership Recognition Develop New Programs to Recognize Members Years of Membership, Shows, Performance and Special Achievements

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Montie D. asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

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E NEED YOU!” Please get involved in our Association

Committees. Most of the committees are made up of breeders and members volunteering. The committees are extremely important to the total function of the breed and association. The ASA Board studies the committees’ recommendations and considers this input before making decisions whenever possible.

Committee involvement is an opportunity for membership to voice their opinions and share ideas for the growth and betterment of our breed and organization.

We are in the process of reorganizing the committees and scheduling regular Committee Conference Calls. The date and time of Committee Conference Calls will be on the ASA website calendar. It is vital that you become involved in this process. If you have a particular area of interest and would like to be part of that group, send your name, email and cell number along with the committee(s) you would like to become a part of to emilyv@shorthorn.org. If you have been a committee member in the past please re-enroll for the committee ; we want to maintain an upto-date list of all interested parties. See page 22 for more information on becoming part of a committee.

Once added to the committee member list you will receive an email with notifications of the dates, times and agendas for upcoming Committee Conference Calls. You will also receive a second email reminder that will include the call-in number and code for the conference call.

The Genetic Evaluation Committee reviews and discusses the breed’s Genetic Evaluation (EPDs) and all performance data that relates to the Genetic Evaluation. This includes Bolt and the One-step process and discussion on possible new EPDs or Indexes that the breed may need to consider. This committee is an essential part of our breed’s image in the industry.

The Commercial Acceptance Committee investigates ways to increase commercial acceptance within the industry. Yes, there can be a little overlap with the Genetic Evaluation, Promotion and even the ShorthornPlus/Composite committees as some of the activities will relate to multiple committees. Topics which need to be jointly reviewed will be addressed with a special conference call including joint committees for that agenda. This committee’s primary role is to help Shorthorn gain its rightful place in the beef cattle industry.

The ShorthornPlus/Composite Committee investigates how new genetics can be added to the breed. This group reviews the advantages of the ShorthornPlus program and registry while working to increase the acceptance to this area of the breed. Did you know that 23% of total registrations are ShorthornPlus and needs to continue to grow?

The Promotion Committee addresses the current and new approaches to promote the breed. They may make suggestions about the website and other communication or advertising methods such as a membership communications link on the ASA website or an advertising piece for the breed. This group touches many different areas that can help grow the breed. The Promotion Committee is the connection for all activities and breed acceptance.

Be aware that the Show Committee is elected from those who exhibit at national shows. The Junior Activities Committee is also the Junior Advisors to the Junior Board; they are appointed by the ASA Board and AJSA Board.

The 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee is a combination of assigned members and volunteers.

All these committees play an integral part of our breed’s success but only if you become engaged and contribute to the process! Please become involved, “WE NEED YOU!” =

= Beef Business

Contemporary Grouping: Why, When, and How Proper contemporary groups are just as important to our database and genetic evaluation as proper data collection. Data and contemporary groups build on each other in order to have a strong genetic evaluation. Contemporary groups can be a bit overwhelming, and rightfully so.

Knowing which animals belong together in one group or another can take some time to fully grasp. It’s a topic that has been covered many times, but a little refresher course hasn’t ever hurt anyone.

Hopefully by sharing some background information and a few helpful hints, your understanding of contemporary grouping will become clearer.

Why We Need Contemporary Groups As you know, not all weights and measures are created equally because not all cattle are managed in identical environments. So how do we use data in genetic evaluations when it’s not all collected on an equal playing field? By utilizing proper contemporary groups!

Our EPD calculations are driven by comparisons in performance between animals, rather than actual measurements for a trait. Contemporary groups are used to define which animals are to be compared to each other within a herd.

By making sure we compare the right animals to each other, we get the best information available to fuel the EPD calculations. Having weights recorded is important, but having the right weights recorded in a contemporary group together is equally necessary.

groups will always be for birth records, since cattle can only be removed from the original contemporary group over time. Every time a new data point is collected, the contemporary group should be examined for animals that might have been treated differently and are no longer fairly compared to the rest of the group. Once an animal is no longer on the same playing field (either advantaged or disadvantaged), they need to be regrouped. If you have a calf that gets really sick between birth and weaning, or if you choose some calves to begin prepping for the show barn, those cattle should be removed from the larger contemporary group.

When collecting data such as weaning, yearling, or ultrasound, the date of data collection also dictates contemporary groups. All the calves that need to be in the same weaning contemporary group need to have their weaning weights taken on the same day. If there are multiple weighing days, then you will have multiple contemporary groups.

How to Build Your Contemporary Groups There are some rules you will want to follow when putting your cattle into the proper contemporary groups. The sex

When to Worry with Contemporary Groups I commonly get asked when in the production cycle to start paying attention to contemporary groups. The answer is the day your first calf is born, and every time you collect a new piece of data in your herd. Contemporary groups start when birth records are recorded.

It is important to ensure that you have your calves grouped correctly at birth, because all subsequent contemporary groups are based off the initial birth groups. The largest contemporary 10

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of calf is a major factor, always sorting heifers and bulls into their own groups at birth, and then into heifers, steers, and bulls for any data collected from weaning onward. Grouping calves by calving season is also important. Most breeders calve in smaller windows and don’t have to worry too much with season. However, if you don’t have a tight calving season, it is recommended to group your birth contemporaries into 90-day windows to get a fair comparison. Obviously, management and location are a major factor. If you run cows on multiple ranches, then you will have contemporary groups for each ranch. Fortunately, Digital Beef does a pretty good job of covering some of these bases for you. If you need to manually put cattle into different groups, there are functions available to help you do so, such as the “Season” (birth recording) and “Mgmt” (Weaning) options when recording data.

As always, we want to help you if you have any questions with your contemporary groups. Not only does having them done correctly benefit you, but also the rest of the breed as we continue to build our database. A stronger database is the foundation for better EPD calculations. =

Building Our Genetic Evaluation

Genetic Evaluation (EPDs) Collected Data Contemporary Groups

Berg’s Charmer -

2017-2018 North Central Shorthorn Bull of the Year; Senior Bull Calf Champion Division Winner.

Berg’s Hot Shot -

2017-2018 North Central Junior Bull Calf Division Winner.

Watch for calves for sale this Summer and Fall out of: SULL Red Value Berg’s Kristoff JSF Broker 157Z CSF Evolution SULL Red Blood

Bergs April Dream Lady -

2017-2018 North Central Division Winner Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion.

SULL Crystal’s Lily 6653D ET-

2017-2018 North Central Division Winner Junior Reserve Champion Female.

Josh & Ashley Berg

Madeline, Kaitlyn, Lauren & Autumn 641.832.7772 - jaberg03@gmail.com

Kendrick & Theresa Berg

Bergs Haley Pride -

641.732.4046 - 319.240.9012 ktberg48@yahoo.com

2017-2018 North Central Division Winner Intermediate Reserve Champion Female.

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= Since you asked...

Heather customer service, Lange registrations, DNA

How to Dispose of Bulls We are quickly approaching the middle of the year, so assessments should be submitted by now. However, as we all know, assessments only apply to the females in your herd. I am here to show you how to remove culled males from your account.

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2. Once here, “Herd” should be highlighted in green. Next, click “All” underneath “Herd”. Here you will see all of your animals- males and females, Shorthorn Plus and Purebred.

3. Each animal has a row of click-able buttons. To dispose of one, click the “Dispose” button. Once you do so, it should read “Queued”.

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4. The final step to disposing of animals is to look back to the left-hand menu.

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t Grand Champion Heifer,

2017 Kentucky State Fair t Reserve Division Champion, 2018 Dixie Nationals t Reserve Division Champion, 2017 Ohio State Fair t Class winner, 2017 Indiana State Fair t Class winner, 2016 NAILE t Thanks to the Cates’ Family and crew for their help and support throughout Charm’s show career! t Watch for her future embryo calves.

Inquire about available embryo packages.

CF BCL Lucky Charm 5129 E ET

DFM Starstruck

t Grand Champion Bull, 2018 Dixie Nationals t Grand Champion Bull, 2018 Kentucky Beef Expo t Division Champion, 2017 Kentucky State Fair t Class winner, 2017 Ohio and Indiana State Fairs t Second place, 2017 NAILE

David, Fran and Lane McCall 1745 Clore Jackson Rd • Shelbyville, KY 40065 David: 502-494-9644 Fran: 502-836-9523 mccallfran@gmail.com Six generations of raising Shorthorn cattle since 1898!

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meet the

2018 Interns Emily Meinhardt

Communications Intern

A desire to advocate for agriculture led Emily Meinhardt to Kansas State University to pursue a degree in Agricultural Communications & Journalism with minors in Animal Sciences & Industry and Leadership Studies. As a sophomore at K-State, Emily enjoys being involved in campus clubs and her sorority because they allow her to meet a diverse group of people. Emily

Emily Dyes

Registrations Intern

We would like to welcome Emily Dyes of Holliday, Texas to the American Shorthorn Association Team as the Registrations intern. Emily grew up in vastly different counties across Texas including Nacogdoches, Bosque, Bandera, and Archer where she raised and exhibited Shorthorn cattle from the 3 rd to 12th grade. Emily is currently attending Texas Tech University and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Agriculture in May

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2019. Emily believes this internship will be a great opportunity to learn more about how a breed association functions from day to day and is looking forward to gaining more knowledge about the beef industry through this experience.

Emily is most excited to be working with professionals that share a common passion for the beef cattle industry and how the Shorthorn breed will impact the future of the industry. =

Youth Activities Intern

Anna Miller is a junior at Oklahoma State University where she is studying Agricultural Communications and Animal Science. She grew up in the small town of Linden, California, raising purebred Red Angus cattle with her family. Anna has always had a passion for the agricultural industries, and an interest in international culture has motivated her to study animal science abroad in Dublin, Ireland, for a semester.

She is active throughout the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural

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Resources at OSU. Anna is an officer for the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen club and the FARM Theory club, as well as a member of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow club.

After graduation, she hopes to stay involved in the beef industry and work in the communications field. Anna is excited to serve as the Youth Activities intern for the AJSA, and looks forward to learning more about the association and its members. =

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= Tartan Plaid

Calling all Shorthorn Lassie Queens!

With the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference rapidly approaching, we are inviting you to attend. This is a very large event for not only the Junior Board of Director but the National Shorthorn Lassie Queens as well.

There are many ways for state Shorthorn Lassie Queens to be involved.

Helping with passing out awards in the ring, helping with the Award Ceremony, and assisting with the Lassie Tea. Also, throughout the week the National Shorthorn Lassie Queens will host the Lassie 101. This is designed for young ladies ages 13-21 who would like to potentially be the state Lassie Queen or run for National Lassie Queen in the future. Lassie 101 creates a mentorship between past Queens and prospective Lassies. Current National Queens will help teach the basics such as proper costume attire, how to escort classes into the ring, secrets to help keep the crown

Megan National Shorthorn Dragstrem Lassie Vice President

in place, and tips and tricks for makeup.

For the younger girls, we invite you to the Lassie Princess Hour is hosted by the National Lassie Association. The annual Lassie Princess Hour is a time for young girls ages 5-12 to partner with the older girls and bond through fun activities and crafts. The goal of the program is to create positive role models and mentors for years to come.

We look forward to seeing all the young ladies in plaid at the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Former AJSA Junior Board Members Please email

shelby@shorthorn.org with the years you served and your address!

The Summit

IGS Youth Leadership Conference July 19-22 • Fort Worth, Texas • Registration Deadline July 1st • https://juniorshorthorn.com/events/key-conference/ This Youth Leadership Conference is in place of the former KEY Conference

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HERD REFERENCE ISSUE

JULY 2018 “the most read issue throughout the year”

START PLANNING NOW! Why would advertise anywhere else?

Contact an advertising representative today to advertise your program or upcoming sale.

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston 217-370-6034 cagwincattle@casscomm.com

Darryl Rahn 217-473-1124 drahn@casscom.com

JULY 2018 - HERD REFERENCE ISSUE DEADLINES Early Discount Deadline - May 15th

Receive a 5% discount for submitting your copy, picture & payment.

Final DEADLINE May 31st.

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Junior Board Candidates Gabriella Leone is a senior at Fowler High School. After graduation, she plans on attending Kansas State University to obtain a degree in Animal Science and Industry with a minor in Feed Nutrition.

Gabriella is the daughter of Rick and Trish Leone of Fowler, Colorado.

Gabriella has been involved with her family Shorthorn herd, Peak View Ranch, for many years.

She has learned many skills from helping on the ranch and helping her dad at Peak View Animal Hospital.

Gabriella was an active participant in many activities at Fowler High School while also maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She was involved with National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, 4-H, Otero County livestock judging, varsity golf, varsity volleyball, and more. She is also the valedictorian.

“I would like to be on the board for multiple reasons,” Gabriella said. “The relationships I could make with fellow board members and junior members in the Shorthorn breed would be life changing.”

Kendall Nelson is currently attending Joliet Junior College. After completing his associates, he plans to attend a 4-year university to obtain a degree in Agribusiness.

Kendall is the son of Philip and Carmen Nelson of Seneca, Illinois.

Kendall has spent the last 11 years showing cattle and has exhibited Shorthorns at many national shows.

Kendall is currently a member of the Joliet Junior College livestock judging team and student agriculture association.

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also was a member of his local 4-H club and served as president for two years.

“Leadership is a key component to any organization,” Kendall said. “I believe I am qualified for this position and would love to better my connections in a breed that has made an impact on me. I want to help make an impact for the younger generation.”

Lexi Wetzel is currently a freshman at South Dakota State University, studying Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Business. Lexi is the daughter of Mike and Lisa Wetzel of Faribault, Minnesota. Lexi showed her first Shorthorn when she was in third grade and instantly knew she wanted to continue showing Shorthorn cattle. She still has one of the first cows she purchased and she continues to produce offspring that bring home banners.

During high school Lexi was active in both 4-H and FFA. She was on the livestock judging team and competed at National 4-H and FFA livestock judging contests. Her team also was third place at the American Royal 4-H livestock judging contest. While at SDSU she was a member of the Jackrabbit Memorial Show Committee.

“After attending leadership conferences, I have realized it takes all kinds of different leadership qualities to complete a team,” Lexi said. “I have learned that at times not everyone is going to agree but you must keep an open mind and it will work out in the end.”

Macy Bakenhus is currently attending the University of NebraskaLincoln to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education in May 2020.

Macy is the daughter of Ward and Shay Bakenhus of Columbus, Nebraska. Macy has shown and raised many Shorthorns over the years. Throughout the years she has worked to improve her herd and her

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love for agriculture has grown.

While in high school Macy was active in FFA, competing in speech contests, attending the state leadership conference, and serving as member of the state FFA Honor Choir.

She attended the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference all four years of high school. She was all a Varsity cheerleader during high school.

“Ever since I was a little munchkin I have looked up to the junior board for the ways to act and handle myself in the ring and in life,” Macy said. “As I have gotten older I have found myself wanting to be a bigger part of the junior association.”

Morgan Wise is currently a freshman at Kansas State University studying Human Development and Family Services. Morgan is the daughter of Charles and Heidi Anderson of Topeka, Kansas.

Morgan may be newer to showing but is passionate about the Shorthorn breed and the breeding decisions she is making to grow her herd.

Morgan is currently an active member of the Shorthorn, Angus and Limousin Junior Associations. She currently serves as the secretary of Kansas Junior Shorthorn Association.

She is a volunteer for Let’s Help Topeka and Arts Community Topeka. She has also attended several breed association leadership conferences.

“Misconception of the cattle industry is as an all-time high,” Morgan said.

“We are all ambassadors. What we learn from the mentors and friends in these junior programs we take back into our communities with us.” =

SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

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= Junior Corner A Flashback to the Past As we begin to celebrate 50 years of Shorthorn Junior Nationals we take a step back and look at how far we have come. The traditions that have been established the breeders who have played a vital role in our breed, and how we have improved our genetics.

As we look at the old pictures from Jr. Nationals past and see the changes from how we have out grown some fairgrounds where we have held Jr. Nationals before and have added new or gotten rid of some contests. Now, we are bringing back the past and bringing some of those old contests back! Remember when we had a state booth? Well, its back but in a different way. Remember when we had the adult cook-off contest? Well we have basically combined the two for one event! The State Cook-Off Contest!

Have a fun time at our carnival and try each states food samples and play the carnival games. It’s a great way to have some fun while taking a break from working with cattle all day long. Remember when we had the quiz that was on paper and we had to answer questions about Shorthorns? It’s coming back as well but this

time it’s called the Cattleman’s Written Quiz! Juniors you better start catching up on your Shorthorn facts! The brand new contest that we are doing for the 2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show is the 5K Run/Walk. You better start practicing now to be prepared by June!

As we are bringing back contests from the past and even including new ones, there are things that haven’t changed like the red coats. Their vibrant color is seen from a distance. But the meaning behind it has stayed the same the only thing that has really changed is how many terms are served and the process. But besides that the tradition has not changed. Nine juniors are still selected to serve and to represent the breed in a positive manner.

Each past Junior Board member will explain the years go by fast. One second you are relieved because you got it, the next you are taking your coat off for the last time. Giving it to someone who you were just in his or her shoes a few years ago.

As I have reached the single digits on putting my coat on, these three years have definitely flown by and a lot of

Kaila ajsa Williams vice president

changes have been made. But we are still promoting the breed and preparing Junior Nationals for the juniors. We do it all for the kids. Because each one of the Junior Board Members, past, present, and future were the kids leaning against the railing by the show arena watching the red coats. We were all one. Now its mine turn to make someone’s dream into reality. =

Upcoming Junior Nationals 2019 • Lebanon, TN 2020 • Abilene, TX 2021 • Louisville, KY 2022 • Kansas City, KS 2023 • Des Moines, IA * Tentative Locations. Subject to Change *

2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 26 - July 1 • Madison, Wisconsin

Junior National Hotel Information

Sheraton Madison Hotel (Headquarters) - LIMITED AVAILABILITY 706 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53713 For reservations call the hotel at (608) 251-2300 and ask for the American Shorthorn Association block.

Clarion Suites at The Alliant Energy Center 2110 Rimrock Rd., Madison, WI 53713 For reservations call the hotel at (608) 284-1234 and ask for the American Shorthorn Association block.

2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference Health Requirements Cattle from outside Wisconsin must: • Be accompanied by certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI or health certificate) documenting official animal ID and all required tests and certifications • Have at least one form of official individual ID (including steers) • Meet all of Wisconsin’s normal requirements for import (see https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/CattleBison.aspx) • Acceptable animal IDs for all cattle from outside Wisconsin • USDA metal ear tag number that is part of the National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) (starts with state 2-digit code, also known as “brite” tag); this includes the orange brucellosis vaccination tag • Plus more requirements for individual states.

***Be sure to check https://juniorshorthorn.com/wi-health-rules/ to view full list of individual state requirements and double-check health requirements.***

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= Sale Reports Tennessee Beef Agribition Sale Sale Summary

4 Bulls................................$ 6,800...... avg. $ 26 Heifers..........................$ 55,550.... avg. $ 1 Pair..................................$ 3,500...... avg. $ 31 Lots............................$ 65,850...avg. $

Saturday, March 10, 2018 Tennessee Beef Agribition Auctioneer: Cody Lowdermann by: Brent Elam

1,700 2,137 3,500 2,124

A great spring day brought a large crowd of buyers to this sale with a outstanding set of cattle to choose from.

It was a very snappy sale with active bidders all day. All consignors should be commended for presenting this set of cattle $5,000, Lot 21. Hal’s Koko Roan

Sequel 703, Champion Plus Heifer just a fall baby very correct made depth of body and great hair with all kinds of power. Consigned by Hallie Dillard, buyer Staton Carr, Chapmansboro, Tenn. $4,000, Lot 24. LSF Cookie 715 Consigned by Leemon Stock Farm. A blue roan heifer with style to burn. She made friends all weekend and will see her share of purple next Summer for Jessica Thomas of Pikeville, Tenn. $4,000, Lot 3. WL Margie 198.

Consigned by Windy Lane Shorthorns This September daughter of HD Swagger 802 a square made and deep bodied heifer with show appeal to burn

will be a lot of fun for Jessica Thomas.

She found the good ones all day. $3,500, Lot 11. Sun Cindy Beauty 0614. This roan May heifer has great thickness in a moderate frame This was a first time Consignment for Sun Valley Farm and one to be proud of buyer Brett Asbury, Speedwell Tenn. $3,000, Lot 12. WL WRF Mary’s got Swag. A red, May heifer sired by HD Swagger 802 and out of SULL Rose Mary 3440. A heifer with femininity and great lines. Consigned by Windy Lane and Woodrange Shorthorns, buyer again = Jessica Thomas.

pre-sale show and drew a ton of traffic in his stall before the sale. Coming from a time honored female line at Byland and sired by Taylor Made, he has the profile and dimension to go with some great EPD numbers. Offered by Byland Polled Shorthorns and purchased by Paint Valley Farms of Millersburg, Ohio. $8,500 - Lot 8 - Bull - Byland Winchester 7M77 - A roan, polled, March, 26, 2017 son of JSF McCoy 39Z and out of Byland Ellen 2ER93.

Another very popular bull that is from another of the leading female lines at Byland. This youngster has great style and balance to go with an impressive list of EPD numbers. He had many friends at the sale. Offered by Byland Polled Shorthorns and purchased by Shadybrook Farms of West Brome, Quebec, Can. $4,750 - Lot 34 - Open Heifer - Layla’s Red Willow 1189 ET. A RWM, polled, May 3, 2017 daughter of SULL Red Value 5011 ET and out of SULL Sable Rose 2241 ET. This was truly a fancy young show heifer prospect. She has style and balance to go with the thickness and dimension that all like to see. She was named the Reserve Champion Female in the pre-sale show. Offered by C&S Hetrick Show Cattle and purchased by Riley Schumacher of Columbus Grove, Ohio. $4,500 - Lot 4 - Bull - DKSN MUHL

Lilac’s Evolution. A R/W, polled, February 7, 2017 son of CSF Evolution HC and out of Little Cedar Lilac 3021.

This was a big stout well made bull by the popular sire, Evolution and out of a Vegas dam. He will continue to impress in the show ring and the pasture.

Offered by Muhlenkamp Show Cattle and purchased by Rockn’ W Cattle Co., of Bellevue, Ohio. $4,000 - Lot 47 - Open Plus Heifer LSF Belle 712 ET. A black, polled, May 24, 2017 daughter of FSF Hard Line 7143 ET and out of GFS Belle 410P. A super fancy young plus heifer that was popular with the show ring crowd.

She will definitely compete on any level and then be a great addition to a plus breeding program. She was named the Champion Plus Heifer in the pre-sale show. Offered by Leemon Stock Farm and purchased by Joshua Archer of West Finley, Pa. $4,000 - Lot 21 - Open Heifer PVF Golden Chain 21E - A RWM, polled, February 23, 2017 daughter of Leveldale Ringo 337A and out of PVF Golden Chain 41A. This is a very well made complete female that will make a quality show heifer and then better yet, make a great addition to any cow herd.

The Golden Chain line is well known throughout the breed. Offered by Paint Valley Farm and purchased by Muddy Creek Farm of Clemmons, NC. =

Ohio Beef Expo Sale Summary

7 Purebred Bulls................$ 35,400.... avg. $ 4 Plus Bulls........................$ 5,500...... avg. $ 1 Bred Female...................$ 2,200...... avg. $ 21 Purebred Open Heifers.$ 55,250.... avg. $ 13 Plus Open Heifers.......$ 24,700.... avg. $ 46 Breeding Lots............$ 123,050.avg. $

5,057 1,375 2,200 2,631 1,900 2,675

2 Embryo Pkgs....... $ 2,350.. avg. $ 1,175 9 Semen Pkgs......... $ 3,250.. avg. $ 361 Sale Gross...........$128,650 Saturday, March 17, 2018 Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus, Ohio Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Cagwin Cattle Services LLC by: Darryl Rahn

Another huge crowd gathered for the 2018 Ohio Expo Shorthorn Sale. This sale continues to draw big crowds each year as buyers from across several breeds gather to bid on their selections. This years offering was a complete set of top quality individuals in all categories that were well accepted. Congratulations to the consignors, the Ohio Shorthorn Association and all involved with the presentation of another leading Expo sale. $12,500 - Lot 7 - Bull - Byland Soggy Dog 7TM73 - A roan, polled, March 25, 2017 son of Studer’s Taylor Made 7Y and out of Byland Cindy Beauty 5M48. This was a super popular young bull in this sale. He was the Champion Bull in the 36

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Lone Star Edition XXIV Sale Summary

29 Open Fall Heifers........$ 310,500. avg. $ 10,707 16 Open Spring Heifers...$ 123,750. avg. $ 7,734 4 Open Plus Heifers.........$ 11,150.... avg. $ 2,788 12 Spring Bred Heifers.....$ 42,300.... avg. $ 3,525 4 Fall Bred Heifers............$ 8,900...... avg. $ 2,225 6 Bulls................................$ 24,575.... avg. $ 4,096 71 Breeding Lots............$ 521,575.avg. $ 7,340

5 Embryo Pkgs............$ 19,700..avg. $ 3,940 4 Semen Pkgs...............$ 4,100.....avg. $ 1,025 Sale Gross...........$554,975 Sunday, March 25, 2018 WHR Shorthorns, Van Alstyne, Texas Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Management: Cagwin Cattle Services LLC by: Darryl Rahn

What a fun Sunday afternoon!! A huge crowd, pleasant weather, active bidding from all over the sale arena in this snappy sale made for a great day.

Always a feature of this great sale is the presentation of a top set of show heifer prospects. This year, those heifers offered were of the highest quality and from some of the leading cow families in the breed today. The cattle are always presented in top condition and fitted to their best advantage. Couple all this with the great hospitality that Bill and Becky always offer and you have a great event.

Congratulations to Bill and Sarge and their crew for another great one. $35,000 - Lot 1B - Open Fall Heifer

- WHR SRVM Cecilia 7N10 ET. A red, horned, November 8, 2017 daughter of DF Waco 6W and out of WHR GN Cecilia 8118 ET. This fancy young Fall baby was a favorite of many. The Waco X Cecilia cross has been a leader in this sale for many sales and that mating keeps turning out the good ones. This one has a great future. Purchased by Sutton Shires of Sherman, Texas. $32,000 - Lot 30 - Open Spring Heifer - WHR RHS Queens 467 ET. A RWM, polled, April 6, 2017 daughter of DF Waco 6W and out of Little Cedar Ten Queens. What a great show prospect this one is. Super complete with the dimension and bone structure that make her an instant contender. She will then make her way into a donor pen for a great career as a breed matron. Purchased

by Mike Holcomb of Tyler, Texas. $30,000 - Lot 29 - Open Fall Heifer - WHR Queen of Sonny 7N15 ET. A white, horned, November 9, 2017 daughter of WHR Sonny 8114 and out of Little Cedar Ten Queens. Another great young show heifer out of the Ten Queens line and sired by the great Sonny.

She has style from front to rear and the look you want to be noticed in the ring.

She has a great future. Purchased by Carolyn Norris of Rowlett, Texas. $27,000 - Lot 22C - Open Fall Heifer - WHR HCAT Augusta Pride 7907 ET. A RWM, horned, September 12,

2017 daughter of DF Waco 6W and out of WHR Augusta Pride 4104. This was one of the heifers that had a lot of friends prior to the sale. Any time you have the opportunity to purchase a great young heifer from the Augusta Pride line you need to take advantage. Purchased

by Gene Witherspoon of Whitewright, Texas. $20,000 - Lot 1A - Open Fall Heifer - WHR SRVM Cecilia 7N10 ET. A red, horned, November 8, 2017 daughter of DF Waco 6W and out of WHR GN Cecilia 8118 ET. A full sister to the high selling heifer in this sale and follows her very closely. Super stylish and well made with the potential to be a great female. Purchased by David Chumbley of McKinney, Texas. $20,000 - Lot 36 - Open Fall Heifer - WHR CMF Dream Lady 9037 ET. A red, horned, September 8, 2017 daughter of WHR Sonny 8117 and out of RFC-KOLT First Dream 12 ET. There were two Sonny daughters in this sale and they drew a ton of interest.

This Dream Lady line has produced many top females that have been high sellers and great in the show ring. Then they enter the donor pen and continue to be great producers. This one will work. Purchased by Carney Cattle Co., = of Collinsville, Texas.

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The Springtime Revival Sale Summary

3 Cow/Calf Pairs..............$ 15,150.... avg. $ 17 Open Spring Heifers...$ 74,600.... avg. $ 6 Plus Females...................$ 18,250.... avg. $ 5 Bulls................................$ 17,300.... avg. $ 31 Live Lots....................$ 125,300.avg. $

2 Pregnanices...............$ 11,750..avg. $ 1 Flush..........................$ 3,100.....avg. $ 3 Plus Embryos Pkgs...$ 5,000.....avg. $ 15 Semen Pkgs............$ 25,055..avg. $ Sale Gross...........$211,680

5,050 4,388 3,042 3,460 4,042

5,875 3,100 1,677 1,670

Sunday, April 15, 2018 South River Genetics Facility Earlsboro, Okla.

Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Little Cedar Cattle Company by: Darryl Rahn

A brisk morning welcomed another large crowd to the Springtime Revival.

This sale has quickly grown into one of the leading sales in the Spring sale season.

There are always a group of high quality show heifer prospects offered and that was the case again this year. The cow/calf pairs were of the highest quality. Also this year, there was a group of outstanding herd sire prospects. And always in this sale, there were frozen genetics that represented the leading bloodlines in the breed today. Congratulations to LCCC and their consignors for the presentation of another strong event.

$10,750 - Lot 36B - Open Heifer MAV Picture Perfect 764E ET. A r/w, polled, September 10, 2017 daughter of CYT Maxim 9202 ET and out of MAV Picture Perfect 902W. This was just an outstanding female. Sired by Maxim, she has the dimension and muscle structure that he is known to pass on. Being out the great Picture Perfect line, this one will be a super show heifer and then make her way to the donor pen. Consigned by Weeping Fox Ranch and purchased by Merideth Behrens of Colbert, Okla. $9,000 - Lot 36A - Open Heifer MAV Picture Perfect 766E ET. A red, polled, October 15, 2017 daughter of CYT Maxim 9202 ET and out of MAV Picture Perfect 902W. She is a full sister flush mate to the top selling 36B heifer.

Many had picked this one also. She has a beautiful front end to go with the dimension that both of the top prospects exhibited. She will be another good one.

Consigned by Weeping Fox Ranch and purchased by Lee Jones Show Cattle of Tahlequah, Okla. $8,000 - Lot 15 - Heifer Pregnancy - Sired by Little Cedar Aviator 503X and out of CYT Dream Lady 0103 ET due to calve on 10/4/18. This is truly an exciting mating. A heifer by Aviator and out of the great Dream Lady line is sure to be a great one. This mating has

already produced several Champions in the show ring at the highest level.

Waiting until October will be the hardest part. Consigned by Norman/ Ripberger Shorthorns and purchased by Mike Fallon of Tom Bean, Texas. $5,600 - Lot 30 - Heifer Embryo Package - 4 Heifer Embryos sired by SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Bo’s Traveling ET. This was truly an exciting lot that had a ton of interest.

The Red Knight progeny have proven to be outstanding and with these embryos out of a great donor female, these will produce the right kind. Consigned by Sullivan Farms and purchased by Suli Shorthorns of Hunter, Okla. $5,500 - Lot 32 - Open Heifer - TMF Cumberland Cabrera 5916. A roan, polled, September 4, 2017 daughter of Little Cedar Cabrera 24 and out of TMF Stone Cold Cumberland ET. This youngster was one of the most popular show prospects in this sale. She has the style and balance that make her an instant leader in the competition. When you have a Cumberland, you always have a good one. Consigned by Tadmore Farms and purchased by Kolby St. John of League City, Texas. =

National Shorthorn Sire Test Field Day Saturday, August 25, 2018 Hosted by: ASA and The University of Illinois 9:30am-12:00pm Join us on the U of I campus for an educational program as we discuss the ASA Sire Test. Speakers include Dr. Dan Shike from University of Illinois, Matt Woolfolk from ASA and more.

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch catered by the U of I Meat Science Club.

1:00pm-2:00pm

We will head out to the University Farm to view the calves in the feedlot from the 2017 ASA Sire Test.

If you would like to join us for this event, please contact Matt Woolfolk to RSVP (matt@shorthorn.org).

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= News & Notes Evans Shorthorns Honored as Progressive Breeder. Evans Family Cattle began with Katrina Rains of Rotan, Texas and Clay Evans of Floydada, Texas. Both grew up in farm families with cotton and cattle. Ms Evans had an extensive Shorthorn background from raising Shorthorns to exhibiting across Texas and at several junior nationals. She was very involved in the Texas Junior Shorthorn Association as a youth and presently serves as a director of the Texas Shorthorn Association.

The Evans Family Cattle herd has been built around show heifers for their children - Mackenlee and Creed. They have sought top genetics and selected for sound structure and correctness as well as eye appeal. They utilize artificial insemination as well as running a high quality bull for natural service. Like many Shorthorn firms, they also raise ShorthornPlus animals.

The family has been supportive of open Shorthorn shows in Lubbock, Amarillo and Fort Worth, as well as Mackenlee and Creed showing in junior shows. Both children are involved in the Texas Junior Shorthorn Association and exhibited at their first junior national Shorthorn show in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the summer of 2017.

The firm sells show heifers to other junior exhibitors as well as bulls to commercial cattlemen. They also consign animals to the Texas Shorthorn Association sale. = Springer Honored As Pioneer Shorthorn Breeder. Stanley Springer, Rockwall, Texas was honored as the 2017 Pioneer Breeder of the Year by the Texas Shorthorn Association. A graduate of Texas A & M University with a degree in agronomy and a Vietnam veter-

an, he later earned his master’s in education from East Texas State University.

In 2007, he retired from Rockwall High School where he was an Agriculture Science teacher for 28 years.

He is a past director and president of the Texas Shorthorn Association. He served on the state association sale committee for many years and checked heifer tattoos at the State Fair of Texas and the Fort Worth Stock Show. He served on the Rockwall County Farm Bureau board for over 45 years and is a past president.

He has been a member of the Rockwall Youth Fair Board for over 40 years and is currently serving as vice president of the Rockwall Cemetery Association.

Springer Shorthorns started in 1980 when Stanley purchased 2 heifers at the Northeast Texas Shorthorn Sale. That summer, he, wife Diane, and daughters Sharon and Shelly, attended their first junior show at the state Shorthorn show

hosted by J. W. Holmes, Tolar, Texas.

Both daughters were active in the Texas Junior Shorthorn Association, with Sharon serving as president. The girls also served as Texas Shorthorn Lassie Queens. Daughter Shelly Spearman is currently an advisor for the Texas Junior Shorthorn Association and secretary for the Texas Shorthorn Lassies. She, husband Andrew, and children Ethan and Ellie, reside in Rockwall. Sharon McSpadden is a kindergarten teacher at Holliday Elementary. She and husband Scott, with sons Seth and Sam, head up Springer Shorthorns West.

The herd numbers around 40 cows.

The firm uses artificial insemination to utilize top sires and has one herd sire, LDF Mr. Dandy, who sired grandson Sam’s division champion at Fort Worth in 2017. Their main focus is to produce show heifers that perform in the ring but go on to be great breeding cows. =

Evans Family Cattle, Lorenzo Texas was honored as the 2017 Progressive Breeder by the Texas Shorthorn Association. The award was presented June 10 in Glen Rose at the 2017 annual meeting of the Texas Shorthorn Association. Pictured are Katrina Evans and children Mackenlee and Creed.

Stanley Springer, Springer Shorthorns, Rockwall, Texas was honored as the 2017 Pioneer Breeder by the Texas Shorthorn Association. The award was presented June 10 at the 2017 annual meeting of the Texas Shorthorn Association. Pictured L to R are, daughter Sharon McSpadden, Holiday, Texas; Stanley; his wife Dianne; and daughter Shelly Spearman, Rockwall.

Is This Your Last Junior National?

For those “senior” AJSA members, send three to four photos and the brief write-up of your time as a member of AJSA to shelby@shorthorn.org.

We will include the information and fun photos in the Junior National exhibitor handbook for everyone attending to enjoy!

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Genetic Condition List In Digital Beef, on the left-hand column, you will find a link that reads Genetic Conditions.

On this link, you will find every animal in the registry (both bulls and females) that have been tested for DS, TH and PHA; with their status.

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Non-Certificate Bull List

In Digital Beef, on the left-hand column, you will find a link that reads NonCertificate Bulls.

On this link, you will find bulls that have all DNA testing done for A.I. Sire qualifications; along with their results.

You can also download this list as an excel spreadsheet. For a bull to become noncertificate, ALL DNA requirements for an A.I. Sire must be completed.

MARKETING CATTLE SERVICES • CATTLE SERVICES

2018

ASA Annual Meeting Forum & Awards Banquet Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 Harrah’s Hotel & Casino,

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= Show Report Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale & Show Judge: Aaron Arnett

Grand Champion Bull, Byland Soggy Dog 7TM73, Byland Polled Shorthorns

Reserve Champion Bull, LSF MD Easy Livin, Leemon Stock Farm

Grand Champion Female, HFS Foolish Express 714, Horton Farms Shorthorns

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, HVF Red Stockman 4E ET, Hornhead Valley Farm.

Reserve Champion Reserve Champion Female, ShorthornPlus Bull, C&S Layla’s Red Willow 1189 FFDL Rockstar, Foster Farms.

ET, C&S Hetrick.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, LSF Belle 712 ET, Leemon Stock Farm.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Female, Lorenz’s Black Express, Lorenz Shorthorns.

Blackout Jackpot Show

Judges: Heifer Show Mark and Deb Core Steer Judge: Mark Hoge

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, Molly Cooksey.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female, James Mullins.

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Fifth Overall, Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, Carly Kolterman.

Reserve ShorthornPlus Female, Samantha Campbell.

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Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer, Jacob Pfannebecker.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, Kaleb Johnston.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, TJ Rice.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, Tyka Scott.

6B’s Guardian ET

HD Bloodstone 603 X Ash Valley Kendra 7142

T Kane Captain x

JSF Goldenrod 57U X KOLT AA Lady Reward 1Y

T Ash Valley Right Choice x Ash Valley Prestige 0590 X Ash Valley Duchess 9622

SULL Master of Rose x

JSF Master of Jazz X SULL Rose Mary

T FAIR Red, White & Roan

Jake’s Proud Jazz X KG Cinderella 939

JM Vortecs Rider ET

JM Vortec X Rider’s Gerogina 850

CSF Backdraft 703 RR ET *x

SULL Red Reward 9321 X WHR LS Demi 8931 ET

R-C WG Damn Proud *x

Jake’s Proud Jazz X WG RC Golden

RSF Red Alert 0123A *x

KOLT-RGLC Simplify X AF SL SS Revival

T DMH Cherry Fillet Western Trademark 3rd X Maid of Promise H 189th

T Saskvalley Yesterday

Saskvalley Wholesale x Saskvalley Navajo

BFC Can’t Touch This 114 *xar

LFCC Unstoppable 727X X CF Roan Rose 036

T SS Rock On 812 *

Jake’s Proud Jazz X SS Augusta Pride 617

T Bar N Creedence 540C Prospect Hill Alarado 33A X JDMC Miss Remedy 124Z

T BFS Master Prince *x Jake’s Prince of Jazz x KL Prime Time Paymaster

T JSF Mr Right 151Z

Leveldale Righteous 084 X KL Notable Nita

BS Ghost Rider

Jake’s Proud Jazz 266L X HA First Ruby

BWCC Jack of Spades x

Ace of Diamonds X Desert Rose 928 W ET

T Muridale Jaxson 4A x

Buster 14K X Bonanza daughter

SRV Quiet Man (THC) 3BC Hard Rock X CHSC Elegant Queen

T SULL Red Sensation 6554

Red Reward X SULL Rose Mary 636-3

FSF Near Perfect

T TURNERCRCLH Deception 2 ET *x

FSF Bearcat 37Z ET X FSF Madeline’s Rose S247 ET

Hill Haven Firestorm

DF Waco 6W X Hill Haven Breathtaker 35Y

FSF Starburst 058 *

FSF Stardust X Jake’s Sierra 211S

CF Focus *x

Hot Commodity x CF Lucky Charm

DF Talledega 3X ET x

Red Reward x K-KIM Meg 270N ET

T Leveldale Nort Face 562 *x

Studer’s Taylor Made 7Y X Leveldale Nan Again 110Y

T Creekside Amp 32W x

Alta Cedar Signature X Banner Julia Ann 34J

T Bar N Ripper 99A x

JDMC Remedy X JDMC Rocksie

T Alta Cedar Code Red x

Bloodstone 603 ET X Poppin Girl 2R01 ET

Alta Cedar Code-Red 24S X Lassie 16T

MSC Sarge *x

T CSF/Lakeside Rooster 394 ET

Captain Obvious x Sonny

SVFI Rooster 561R X RS Lindakay 006 04

866-356-4565

www.cattlevisions.com T Calving Ease HS SWAGGER 802 ET *x

WHR RT Augusta Sunrise X HD Reflection

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SULL GNCC Asset ET X SULL Beauty Queen 570 ET

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CLF Foolin’ Around 1401 ET x Sonny X SULL Fool Me 508 WT

SULL Knighted Man 6231D ET

Right Direction ET X Mona Lisa 10T ET

= Sales Calendar Aug 12 - David Smith’s All Breeds Dispersal Sale, Longmont, Co. Sept. 1 - Cates Farms “Star Search XVI” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind. Sept. 8 - Shadybrook Shorthorns, Maternal Excellence Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec. Can. Sept. 15 - Waukaru Shorthorns, “Cow Power” Production Sale, Rensselaer, Ind. Sept. 16 - Ripberger/Norman “Eyes on the Midwest” Production Sale, Newman, Ill. Sept. 22 - “Great Shorthorn Revival” Beaverton, Mich.

Sept. 23 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association Fall Sale, Newark, Ohio Sept. 23 - KOLT Cattle Co “Simple Choices” Production Sale, Seward, Neb. Sept. 29 - Warner Ranch “Fall Harvest” Production Sale, Columbus, Neb. Sept. 29 - Bakenhus Cattle Co and 3BC Shorthorns, “Genetics With Passion” Sale, Columbus, Neb. Oct. 6 - Greenhorn Cattle Co., “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Oct. 7 - DuLyn Farm Shorthorn Production Sale, Berlin, Ohio.

Oct. 12 - Schrag 605, “Family Event” Production Sale, Marion, SD.

Oct. 13 - Studer Family Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Oct. 14 - Sullivan Farms “Maternal Legends” Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Oct. 20 - 38th Keystone Autumn Klassic, Waynesburg, Pa. Oct. 20 - Double J and Crow Creek “Shorthorn 500” Sale, Marietta, Okla.

Oct. 27 - Jungels Shorthorn Farms “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND. Nov 3 - Leveldale Farms “Ladies of Leveldale Investment Sale”, Mason City, Illinois Nov. 9 - The Autumn Classic Show & Sale, Turlock, Calf. on showstock.com Nov. 11 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Future Generations Are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 17 - Gana Farms Production Sale, Martell, Neb. Dec. 8 - Paint Valley Farms and Byland Polled Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Dec. 11 - Galbreath Farms Online Bred Heifer Sale, Enderlin, ND showstock.com Dec. 13 - Bar N Shorthorns Online Sale, Bellview, Minn., on showstock.com. =

= Coming Events June 9-10 - Ohio Junior Shorthorn Association Junior Preview Show, Madison County Fairgrounds, London, Ohio.

July 14 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association State Show, Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, Ohio.

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Aug. 26 - Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association Summer Picnic, Legends Lane Reproductive, Alexandria, Ohio.

Sept. 18-20 - OSBA Shorthorns on Display, Farm Science Review, London, Ohio. =

Upcoming Issue Focus

Issue

Highlights/Reporting

^ Advertising

Spring Sale Ads • Semen Sales • ET Sales

July

Herd Reference Issue

August

Junior National Results

^ Advertising

Fall Sale Ads • Semen Sales • ET Sales

Sale Mangement • Online Sales • Private Treaty Sales

Sept. 1 - Cates Farms “Star Search XVI” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind. Sept. 8 - Shadybrook Shorthorns, Maternal Excellence Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec.

Sept. 16 - Ripberger/Norman “Eyes on the Midwest” Production Sale, Newman, Ill. Sept. 22 - “Great Shorthorn Revival” Beaverton, Mich.

Sept. 23 - KOLT Cattle Co “Simple Choices” Production Sale, Seward, Neb. Sept. 29 - Bakenhus Cattle Co and 3BC Shorthorns, “Genetics With Passion” Sale, Columbus, Neb. Oct. 6 - Greenhorn Cattle Co, “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Oct. 7 - DuLyn Farm Shorthorn Production Sale, Berlin, Ohio.

Oct. 12 - Schrag 605, “Family Event” Production Sale, Marion, SD. Oct. 13 - Studer Family Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Oct. 14 - Sullivan Farms “Maternal Legends” Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Oct 20 - Double J and Crow Creek “Shorthorn 500” Sale, Marietta, Okla.

Oct. 27 - Jungels Shorthorn Farms “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND. Nov. 3 - Leveldale Farms “Ladies of Leveldale Investment Sale”, Mason City, Ill. Nov. 9 - The Autumn Classic Show & Sale, Turlock, CA on showstock.com Nov. 11 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Future Generations Are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 17 - Gana Farms Production Sale, Martell, Neb. Dec. 8 - Paint Valley Farms and Byland Polled Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Dec. 11 - Galbreath Farms Online Bred Heifer Sale, Enderlin, ND on showstock.com Dec. 13 - Bar N Shorthorns Online Sale, Bellview, MN on showstock.com.

Online sales with a personal touch.

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. Jeff K. & Darla Aegerter 402.641.4696 jeff.aegerter@gmail.com www.aegertermarketing.com

shorthorn country = may/june 2018

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= Ad Index AAA Shorthorns....................................33 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc...........49 AJ Cattle...............................................41 Bartels Bros...........................................33 Bennett Land & Cattle..........................33 Berg Shorthorns....................................11 Berg Shorthorns....................................33 Bigelow Farms.......................................33 Bowman Superior Genetics...................33 Bridle Path Ranch.................................33 Brooks, Bruce........................................43

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Bye Well Shorthorns..............................33 Cairns Shorthorns.................................33 Cates Farms...........................................33 Cattle Visions..................................43, 48 Cornerstone Farms................................33 Country K Shorthorns..........................33 Crawfdown Farms.................................33 Dedmon Shorthorns.............................33 DJS Shorthorns.....................................33 Double C Shorthorns............................33 DTR Cattle Co.....................................33

shorthorn country = may/june 2018

Duis Farms............................................33 Fischer Cattle Company........................35 Greenhorn Cattle Company, LLC.........35 Haumont Shorthorns............................35 Homeplace Farms..................................35 Hub Ranch Shorthorns.........................35 Humble Stock Farm..............................35 IGS.........................................................9 Illinois Breeders Unitd For Impact...44-45 Inness Shorthorns..................................35 Iroquoian Shorthorns............................35 James F. Bessler, Inc...............................43 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm...................35 Keystone Shorthorns.............................35 Keystone Shorthorns.............................35 Kruse Ranch..........................................41 KW Cattle Co.......................................35 Leveldale Farms.....................................35 Little Cedar Cattle Co...........................35 Long Range......................................24-25 Masonic Village Farm........................5, 35 McCall Show Cattle..............................13 McKee Family Shorthorns.....................35 Meyer Family Shorthorns......................35 Meyer Farms.........................................35 MFK Shorthorns...................................15 NILE Valley Farm/Hendrickson Trust...39 Norman Farms......................................39 Oler Farm.............................................39 Phildon Farms.......................................39 Pleasant View Farms................................3 Prospect Hill Shorthorns.......................39 Pyramid Beef...........................................7 Richardson Farms Shorthorns...............39 Ripberger Farms....................................37 Robjoy Shorthorns................................39 Rockin G Land & Cattle.......................39 Rocky Branch Shorthorns.....................39 Schrag Shorthorn Farms........................39 Sears Marketing Services, LLC..............43 SharBen Shorthorns..............................39 ShorthornPlus Foundation....................50 Showstock.com.....................................49 Simon Farms.........................................39 Singing H Shorthorns...........................39 Smoky Mountain Farm.........................39 Springtime Revival Sale........................BC Stangl Shorthorns..................................39 Stone Springs Shorthorns......................39 Strode Family Shorthorns......................39 Sullivan Farms.............................. 39, IBC Sullivan Supply.....................................43 Sutherland Shorthorns..........................43 Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns....................43 Top Notch Stock Farm..........................43 Turner Family Shorthorns.....................43 Tynywtra’s.............................................43 Warner Ranch.......................................43 Waukaru Shorthorns.............................43 Wendt, Kevin........................................43 WHR Shorthorns................................IFC Wilson Livestock Agency.......................43 Y-Tex.....................................................47