2017 November Shorthorn Country

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The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

Shorthorn Country november 2017 issue 10 • volume 44

= Features

The Launch of $Fescue...................................................................... 10 Intent to Run...................................................................................... 24

= Show Reports

KILE National Show.......................................................................... 12 Minnesota State Fair.......................................................................... 17 Tulsa State Fair Super Regional....................................................... 18 Kansas State Fair................................................................................ 20 West Virginia State Fair.................................................................... 21 Tri-State Fair....................................................................................... 55

= Show Reports

Eyes On the Midwest......................................................................... 58 The Great Shorthorn Revival........................................................... 58 KOLT Cattle Co., Simple Choice Sale............................................. 59 Fall Harvest Production Sale............................................................ 59 Genetics With A Passion Sale.......................................................... 60 Hill Haven Selections........................................................................ 61 2017 Ohio Fall Showcase.................................................................. 61

Update..................................................................................8 Association Outlook........................................................10 Since You Asked................................................................52 What You Need to Know.................................................52 Beef Blurb..........................................................................53 Beef Business.....................................................................54 Junior Corner....................................................................55 News & Notes....................................................................56 Regional Show Schedule..................................................66 Sales Calendar...................................................................69 Ad Index............................................................................68

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= Shorthorn Update

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 Mark Gordon, president 217-737-7905 James Freed, vice president 405-370-1482 Marty Loving, 620-786-2018 Ed Kruse, 719-252-1084 Rick Leone, 719-468-1981 Tom Turner, 614-499-5248 Robert Alden, 816-632-8509 Nancy Grathwohl-Heter, 785-587-7947 Hugh Mooney, 916-319-0488 Shorthorn Foundation Bill Rasor, president American Junior Shorthorn Association Zach Fanning, president National Shorthorn Lassies Jessica McCall, president

North American Schedule (NAILE) - 2017 Thursday, Nov. 9 12 noon Cattle may arrive Friday, Nov. 10 9 a.m. - 12 noon Check-In: Open & Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus females and bulls Saturday, Nov. 11 TBD Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show - Broadbent Arena 10:00 a.m.

AJSA Funding the Future/Deck the Stalls raffle tickets on sale 4:00 p.m. (approx.) Deck the Stalls, Junior Fundraising - raffle drawing and auction Sunday, Nov. 12 8:00 a.m.

Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show - Freedom Hall Monday, Nov. 13 8:00 a.m.

Jack C. Ragsdale National ShorthornPlus Show - Freedom Hall following Jack C. Ragsdale National Shorthorn Show - Freedom Hall

In both shows, bulls will be shown first, followed by females.

Presentation of Show Honoree - Doug Schrag

Century Club winners will be acknowledged & awarded at ASA Annual Meeting

Cattle released at conclusion of show.

Stalling Requests: send all stalling requests to Emily - emilyv@shorthorn.org

National Western Schedule (NWSS) - 2018 Wednesday, January 10, 2018 7:00 a.m.

Yard cattle begin arriving Thursday, January 11, 2018 9:00 a.m.

Begin processing all pen

cattle Friday, January 12, 2018 8:00 p.m.

Hill cattle begin arriving Saturday, January 13, 2018 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Check-in all Junior and

Open Shorthorn &

ShorthornPlus Hill cattle 9:00 a.m.

National Shorthorn Pen

Bull & Heifer Show Presentation of Show Honoree - Bakenhus Family Entry Deadline Open/Junior/Yards: November 20 Entry forms can be found at www.nationalwestern.com.

All entries must have a registration number, pending numbers are not accepted.

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Sunday, January 14, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Jr Shorthorn &

ShothornPlus Heifer Show following Open ShorthornPlus

Bull & ShorthornPlus

Female Show 6:00 p.m.

“The Summit” National

Shorthorn Sale -

National Western Club Monday, January 15, 2018 11:00 a.m.

Open Shorthorn Bull

Show following National Shorthorn

Female Show Tuesday, January 17, 2018 7:00 a.m.

All Yard cattle released 5:00 p.m.

All Hill cattle released

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ASA Dates of Note November Nov. 1 Inventories mailed for WHR Nov. 11 NAILE - Jr. ShorthornPlus Show Nov. 12 NAILE - Jr. Shorthorn Show Nov. 13 NAILE - National ShorthornPlus Show followed by National

Shorthorn Show (cattle released

after conclusion of show) Nov. 15 Fort Worth - Entry Deadline Nov. 17 Internship Application Deadline Nov. 20 NWSS - Open, Yards, & Junior

Cattle Entry Deadline Nov. 23-24 ASA Office Closed Thanksgiving and day after December Dec. 1 NWSS - Jr. Breeding Heifer

Ownership Deadline Dec. 1-2 Annual Meeting & Forum -

Harrah’s Hotel & Casino, Kansas

City, MO Dec.22-Jan. 1 ASA office closed January Jan. 1 2018 Membership is due Jan. 10 Deadline for early discount for

WHR assessment fees ($16) Jan. 13 NWSS Pen Show Jan. 14 NWSS Junior Shorthorn &

ShorthornPlus Heifer Show Jan.14 NWSS Open ShorthornPlus Bull

& Female Show Jan. 14 “The Summit” National

Shorthorn Sale at the NWSS Jan. 15 NWSS National Shorthorn Bull

& Female Show Jan. 28 Fort Worth Stock Show -

National Shorthorn Show -9am Jan.31-Feb2 NCBA - Phoenix, Ariz.

February Feb. 28 Membership becomes delinquent

at 11:59pm CT if not paid March March 1 Late fees incur for WHR

Assessment starting March 1 ($25)

2017 NAILE Judges Open Shorthorn Show: Jack Ward Open ShorthornPlus Show: Ernie Wallace Junior Shorthorn Show: Jeff Gooden Junior ShorthornPlus Show: Chuck Lemenager

Help Support the Juniors!

Nov. 11 • Deck the Stalls, at NAILE, Louisville, Ky.

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

Regular Office Hours

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

2017 International Year Code: E

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= Association Outlook 2017 Annual Meeting Forum & Awards Banquet

“Making Shorthorns Great Again” Dec. 1 & 2, 2017

Montie D. asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

Harrah’s Hotel & Casino • Kansas City, MO Friday, December 1st 1:30 pm Welcome 2:00 to 2:45 pm Break-out Sessions (1st choice) 3:00 to 3:45 pm Break-out Sessions (2nd choice) Building Blocks for a Better Genetic Evaluation Registration & DNA Technologies in the Digital Age ASA Marketing Toolbox Discover How to Become a State Ambassador 4:00 to 4:45 pm ASA Committee Meetings ASA Genetic Evaluation Committee ASA Commercial Acceptance Committee ASA ShorthornPlus/Composite Committee ASA Breed Promotion Committee ASA 150th Anniversary Planning Committee 5:30 to 7:00 pm Evening Social with Hors d’oeuvres

Saturday, December 2nd 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Educational Forum Heterosis Importance to the Industry - Dr. Bob Weaber The Value of $Indexes - Matt Woolfolk & Patrick Wall The Recipe for Combining Performance & Phenotype - Dr. Mark Johnson Shorthorn Strengths & Opportunities to the Commercial Cattle Industry Panel Moderator: Bryce Schumann Panel Members: Dr. Larry Kuehn • Douglas Olsen • Jeff Gooden “Making Shorthorns Great Again” - Bryce Schumann 12:30 to 2:00 pm Lunch 2:00 to 4:00 pm Annual Meeting 5:30 to 6:30 pm Pre-Banquet Social 6:30 to 8:30 pm Awards Banquet

American Rancher TV Show on RFD-TV on

November 20th featuring

The Shorthorn Breed

Shorthorn-The First Breed to Launch

$Fescue Index

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 (started December 2016) Develop New Programs to Recognize Members Years of Membership, Shows, Performance and Special Achievements

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lot has gone on at ASA in the past month or so. First is the announcement of the new $Fescue Index - Press Releases were issued October 3rd announcing the Shorthorn Association as the first breed to publish a Fescue Tolerance score through $Fescue Indexes. The ability for Shorthorn breeders to identify by DNA testing those individuals genetically more tolerant to the fescue grasses is a huge advantage and will increase the herd’s performance when grazing this type grass. You can find more information about the Fescue Tolerance scores and $Fescue on page 10 of this issue. Shorthorn is ahead of the rest of the industry by launching this new $Index.

We have also been busy with videos and interviews for future American Rancher TV shows and advertising on RFD TV. The first major airing featuring the Shorthorn Breed will be on Nov. 20th!

“Making Shorthorns Great Again” is the theme for our Annual Meeting in December. Please review the schedule to the left and on page 22 . This is a list of renowned speakers and guests we have lined up for the Forum on Saturday morning. Lunch will be served to those who register (you can register on the ASA website under Quick Links) and the Annual Meeting will take place that afternoon. Check pages 24 for a list of candidates running for the Board of Directors and page 50, for a list of State Delegates. The Awards Banquet, preceded by a social will be Saturday evening. At the Awards Banquet we will honor 50-year memberships, the Century Club, Performance Sires and Dams for 2016, National and Regional Show Bulls and Females of the Year and new this year will be the presentation of the “Builder of the Breed”. The ASA Board of Directors added two new awards: the “Shorthorn Heritage Award” giving distinction to members who have dedicated their time and passion to promoting Shorthorns as leaders on the state, regional and/or national levels and the “Shorthorn Merit Award” which recognizes industry individuals who are not Shorthorn breeders but have played a major role in supporting the breed or servicing the breed. These new awards are designed to recognize those who have given extra time and support to this great breed in the past! To see more about these new awards turn to page 23.

Check out the activities on Friday afternoon December 1, hosted by staff there to answer questions and assist membership in the four areas of the Breakout Sessions. Each staff member has prepared a description of items they will be covering which is included in this issue of the Country. Friday before the social we will have committee meetings including a new committee to begin planning for the 150th Anniversary of the ASA in 2022. These breakout sessions and committee meetings give members an opportunity to meet staff and ASA Board Members plus ask questions while becoming more familiar with the registry and other options the ASA has to offer.

Every ASA member and Shorthorn breeder should try to attend this event. It is designed to assist membership to better understand the processes or opportunities available to all Shorthorn breeders. The Forum on Saturday is set to give you even more tools to comprehend performance data and use it to your advantage. The new $Fescue Index will be a major topic for learning the value of Indexes. There will also be valuable time for breeders and members to share ideas and information with each other. In many cases some of our most beneficial knowledge is gained from sharing with other breeders. This time is special for renewing old friendships and kindling new ones.

This is the Shorthorn way of being “A Family Friendly Breed”, working together to “Make Shorthorns Great Again”. =

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Patrick Area Beef Field Wall Specialist - SE Iowa Marion County, Extension Office O: 641-842-2014 C: 515-450-7665 patwall@iastate.edu

The Launch of $Fescue By now, I hope you’ve read or heard about the ~300 DNA samples tested for fescue tolerance using a test developed by AgBotanica. The American Shorthorn Association (ASA) and the Shorthorn Foundation funded this effort, but the project has really just begun for the breed. Now it’s your turn!

If you have visited www.agbotanica. com or submitted a test prior to now, you’ll find AgBotanica generates a Fescue Tolerance Star rating from 0 to 5 as well as a T-SnipTM Score ranging from 0 to 50 based on the number of DNA markers the animal possesses and their relative influence on fescue tolerance. The ASA will only be using the 0 to 50 T-SnipTM Score moving forward; the star rating uses simple rounding to condense 0 to 50 down to 0 to 5. It is important to note that the average score for the test population was 22, but the true breed average may be slightly different than that. Simple cowboy logic says that 25 seems reasonable, but again, we won’t know until the test is used widely across the entire breed. Previous research suggested that animal location was a very poor predictor of fescue tolerance score. Our data reads the same. Breeders from outside the Fescue Belt can use this as a marketing tool to broaden their customer base. Breeders from inside the Fescue Belt can do the same, potentially marketing more tolerant genetics locally.

This tool is the first of its kind; an index that targets environmental fit.

As I envisioned, the phone and inbox have been busy with questions regarding $Fescue. Most generally, “What’s in it?” and “How is it calculated?” seem to be popular. My answer for both questions is the same: It is nothing more than an attempt to mirror the British Maternal Index ($BMI) in a toxic fescue environment. Since the economic weighting of traits used in the $BMI calculation are sound (done independently by USDA), I decided to harness that index as the “base” for calculating $Fescue. Certainly, toxic tall fescue causes economic losses from a number of angles, but fertility and maternal function are easily the most economically important, and $BMI is our best method to categorize those cattle.

As with any other column on paper, there will be individuals that defy the norm. Management will still play a major role; acclimation period, body condition, adequate nutrition, mineral supplementation, and even access to a shade tree are still important. As cattle producers know, some cows just seem to thrive regardless of what grass is under their feet. Others may struggle no matter their zip code. However, my travels as a life-long employee of the British breeds were ultimately what sparked this entire process. For as long as I can recall, the industry has largely performance tested bulls with grain in a feed bunk, then hoped the numbers held true on grass.

Conversely, we performance test females on grass, then use creep feeders or feed bunks to help her out. Unfortunately, our “mistakes” disappear from the herd as open cows, and many of the columns on paper are a poor reflection of her true lifetime productivity…and profit.

At the very least, $Fescue is the first ‘coupon’ available to Shorthorn breeders wanting to buy or sell genetics into toxic fescue environments. More importantly, it’s the first index available to the commercial cowboys and cowgirls that endure the negative effects of the grass on an annual basis. There are no golden eggs in beef production, but more satisfied repeat customers is a good start.

I would strongly encourage breeders to make the Fescue Tolerance Test a standard procedure when submitting DNA. Look for $Fescue on the far right column of the indexes. Again, that box will remain empty until the individual’s DNA fescue test has been completed.

The individual T-SnipTM Score will be available under the DNA tab at the bottom of page in “Genetic Traits.” I will be anxiously following demand for $Fescue in upcoming sale catalogs. =

Want more info on $Fescue?

Come and learn at the 2017 Annual Meeting Forum & Awards Banquet

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

The Value of $Indexes, Patrick Wall, Iowa State University Beef Specialist & Matt Woolfolk, ASA Director of Performance Programs

To register & make hotel reservations, go to shorthorn.org, under quick links and Annual Meeting Registration 10

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Keystone International Livestock Exposition 2017 National Shorthorn Show 71 head – Judge: Jared Boyert

by Emily Velisek

CF V8 Marksman X claimed the title of Grand Champion Bull, exhibited by Cates Farm, Modoc, Ind.

Grand Champion Female honors went to CF CSF Demi 650 SOL ET exhibited by Jake Nikkel of McPherson, Kan.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull was Armstrong Easy Rider 1603, exhibited by John Allen of Sarver, Pa.

CF CSF Dream Lady 78 AV X ET was named Reserve Grand Champion Female, exhibited

by Cates Farm of Modoc, Ind.

On October 7, 2017 Shorthorn exhibitors competed at the National Shorthorn Show at Keystone in Harrisburg, Pa. Judge Jared Boyert from Pleasantville, Iowa, evaluated a total of 71 head with 33 purebred females, 12 purebred bulls, 24 ShorthornPlus females and 2 ShorthornPlus bulls.

Grand Champion Female honors went to CF CSF Demi 650 SOL ET exhibited by Jake Nikkel of McPherson, Kan. CF CSF Dream Lady 78 AV X ET was named Reserve Grand Champion Female, exhibited by Cates Farm of Modoc, Ind. CF V8 Marksman X claimed the title of Grand Champion Bull, exhibited by Cates Farm.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull was Armstrong Easy Rider 1603, exhibited

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Champion Female was SULL Crystal’s Delight 7004E exhibited by Allison Walther from Centerville, Ind. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was SULL Crystal’s Judy 6997D shown by Katie Mize of North Manchester, Ind. BFC Can’t Touch This claimed the Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, exhibited by Brandywine Farms Cattle Company.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was BT’s Redd’s A-1E shown by Wardlow E. Trainor III from Ferdericksburg, Va. Other champions include: Open Purebred Female Show Divisions: Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion - CDR Jade 8E, April Troyer, Monkton, Md. Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion - CF HHF Margie 750 HC X ET, Jake

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Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - LPA Darla’s Broken Heart, Kali Rankin, Centerville, Pa. Junior Heifer Calf Champion - CF Dream Lady 78 AV X ET, Cates Farm.

Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - SULL Grand Rose Mary 7025E ET, Colten Anderson, Lake Village, Ind. Senior Heifer Calf Champion - CF Dream Lady 6127 AV ET, Cates Farm.

Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - CF Max Rosa, Madalyn Rankin, Centerville, Pa. Intermediate Champion Female CDR June’s Rose 2D, April Troyer.

Reserve Intermediate Champion Female - MSC Lady Celeste, Charlie Marsch, Green Lane, Pa. Junior Champion Female - CF CSF Demi 650 SOL ET, Jake Nikkel.

Reserve Junior Champion Female - HAA Lady K’s Margo-Rita, Kolton

BFC Can’t Touch This claimed the Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, exhibited by Brandywine Farms Cattle Company.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was SULL Crystal’s Delight 7004E exhibited by Allison Walther from Centerville, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was BT’s Redd’s A-1E shown by Wardlow E. Trainor III from Ferdericksburg, Va. Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was SULL Crystal’s Judy 6997D shown by Katie Mize of North Manchester, Ind.

DeGasperi, Westminister, Md. Senior Champion Female - BOY Cucumber 608 ET, Landon Helmke, New Phila, OH. Reserve Senior Champion Female SS Myrtle Bo 5229 ET, Charlie Marsch.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair CSF Margie PA 508, Kayla Carlini, Washington, Pa. Open Purebred Bull Show Divisions: Early Spring Bull Calf Champion LPA Dolly’s Hot Rod, Madalyn Rankin.

Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion - Midnight Catalyst 706, Ben Warfield, Marriottsville, Md. Junior Bull Calf Champion - CF V8 Marksman X, Cates Farm.

Senior Bull Calf Champion - BWS Swagger Twin A ET, Clair Bye, Portland, Ind. Junior Champion Bull - A rmstrong Easy Rider 1603, John Allen.

Reserve Junior Champion Bull MSC Asset 1602, Charlie Marsch.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Show Divisions: Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion GHF Mary General G05E ET, Marshall Allison, Midland, PA. Reserve Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion - GR Hot Peppa, Gavin Herman, Beavertown, Pa. Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion - HAA Ebony, Kolton DeGasperi.

Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve

Champion - ACS Daisy Duke, Abigail Stroup, Kreamer, Pa. Junior Heifer Calf Champion SULL Crystal’s Delight 7004E, Allison Walther.

Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - BFC Maggie’s Madeline E033, Brandywine Farm Cattle Company.

Senior Heifer Calf Champion BAH Jessie’s First Base, Shania Ewing, McClure, Pa. Intermediate Champion Female - CF NNN Augusta Pride 6110 Legit.

Cates Farm.

Junior Champion Female Dunk Mirage 624D, Ryan Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind. Reserve Junior Champion Female - SULL Crystal’s Style 6998 ET, Kyle Piscione, Burbank, Ohio.

Senior Champion Female - SULL Crystal’s Judy 6997D, Katie Mize.

Reserve Senior Champion Female - SULL Lady Crystal 6054D, Sarah VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

Champion Cow/Calf Pair - BAH Sweet Peppa, Gavin Herman.

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Show Divisions: Junior Bull Calf Champion - BT’s Redd’s A-1e, Wardlow E. Trainor Ill. Junior Champion Bull - BFC Can’t Touch This 114, Brandywine Farm Cattle Company.

Open Purebred Female Class

Placings: Late Spring Heifer Calves – (1entry): 1) CDR Jade 8E exhibited by April Troyer.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (1 entry): 1) CCF Woodside Caipche exhibited by Ryan Leister.

Early Spring Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) CF HHF Margie 750 HC X ET exhibited by Jake Nikkel; 2) LPA Darla’s Broken Heart exhibited by Kali Rankin; 3) SJQ Carolines Hot Coco exhibited by Joshua Mummert.

Junior Heifer Calves – (4 entries): 1) SULL Grand Rose Mary exhibited by Colton Anderson; 2) HCIM Sippin on Tequilla 170IE ET exhibited by Hannah Imgrund; 3) SMCC Margie’s Diamond exhibited by Kayla Carlini.

Junior Heifer Calves – (1 entry): 1) CF CSF Dream Lady 78 AV X ET exhibited by Cates Farm.

Winter Heifer Calves - (1 entry): 1) CF Max Rosa exhibited by Madalyn Rankin.

Senior Heifer Calves - (2 entries): 1) CF Dream Lady 6127 AV ET exhibited

by Cates Farm; 2) MSC Rosie 1617 exhibited by Charlie Marsch.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (2 entries): 1) MSC Lady Celeste 1608 exhibited by Charlie Marsch.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (5 entries): 1) SULL Dream Lady’s Crown ET exhibited by John Allen; 2) LPA Darla’s Demi exhibited by Kali Rankin;

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Late Spring Heifer Calf Champion - CDR Jade 8E, April Troyer, Monkton, Md.

Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion - CF HHF Margie 750 HC X ET, Jake Nikkel.

Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - LPA Darla’s Broken Heart, Kali Rankin, Centerville, Pa.

Junior Heifer Calf Champion - CF Dream Lady 78 AV X ET, Cates Farm, Modoc, Ind.

Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - SULL Grand Rose Mary 7025E ET, Colten Anderson, Lake Village, Ind.

Senior Heifer Calf Champion - CF Dream Lady 6127 AV ET, Cates Farm.

Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - CF Max Rosa, Madalyn Rankin, Centerville, Pa.

Intermediate Champion Female - CDR June’s Rose 2D, April Troyer.

Reserve Intermediate Champion Female - MSC Lady Celeste, Charlie Marsch, Green Lane, Pa.

Junior Champion Female - CF CSF Demi 650 SOL ET, Jake Nikkel.

Reserve Junior Champion Female - HAA Lady K’s Margo-Rita, Kolton DeGasperi, Westminister, Md.

Senior Champion Female - BOY Cucumber 608 ET, Landon Helmke, New Phila, Ohio.

American Rancher Shorthorn Show November 20th • RFD TV Reserve Senior Champion Female - SS Myrtle Bo 5229 ET, Charlie Marsch.

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Champion Cow/Calf Pair - CSF Margie PA 508, Kayla Carlini, Washington, Pa.

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Early Spring Bull Calf Champion - LPA Dolly’s Hot Rod, Madalyn Rankin.

Early Spring Bull Calf Reserve Champion - Midnight Catalyst 706, Ben Warfield, Marriottsville, Md.

Junior Bull Calf Champion - CF V8 Marksman X, Cates Farms, Modoc, Ind.

Senior Bull Calf Champion - BWS Swagger Twin A ET, Clair Bye, Portland, Ind.

Junior Champion Bull - Armstrong Easy Rider 1603, John Allen.

Reserve Junior Champion Bull - MSC Asset 1602, Charlie Marsch.

Late Spring Plus Heifer Calf Champion GHF Mary General G05E ET, Marshall Allison, Midland, Pa.

Reserve Late Spring Plus Heifer Calf Champion - GR Hot Peppa, Gavin Herman, Beavertown, Pa.

Early Spring Plus Heifer Calf Champion HAA Ebony, Kolton DeGasperi.

Junior Plus Heifer Calf Champion SULL Crystal’s Delight 7004E, Allison Walther.

Senior Plus Heifer Calf Champion - BAH Jessie’s First Base, Shania Ewing, McClure, Pa.

Junior Plus Champion Female - Dunk Mirage 624D, Ryan Wickard, Wilkinson, Ind.

Reserve Plus Junior Champion Female - SULL Crystal’s Style 6998 ET, Kyle Piscione, Burbank, Ohio.

Senior Plus Champion Female - SULL Crystal’s Judy 6997D, Katie Mize.

Champion Plus Cow/Calf Pair - BAH Sweet Peppa, Gavin Herman.

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Pictures not available Early Spring Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - ACS Daisy Duke, Abigail Stroup, Kreamer, Pa.

Intermediate Champion Female - CF NNN Augusta Pride 6110 Legit. Cates Farma, Modoc, Ind.

Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion - BFC Maggie’s Madeline E033, Brandywine Farm Cattle Company.

Reserve Senior Champion Female - SULL Lady Crystal 6054D, Sarah VanVorhis, Bowling Green, Ohio.

3) GHF Elizabeth SM 605D exhibited

by Hailey Blatt.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (5 entries): 1) CSF Demi 650 SOL ET exhibited by Jake Nikkel; 2) HAA Lady K’s Margo-Rita exhibited by Kolton DeGrasperi; 3) CF FR Dream Lady 671 exhibited by Jacob Shoufler.

Junior Yearling Females – (1 entry): 1) BOY Cucumber 608 ET exhibited by Landon Helmke.

Senior Yearling Females – (1 entry): 1) SS Myrtle Bo 5229 ET exhibited by Charlie Marsch.

Cow/Calf Pair – (1 entry): 1) CSF Margie PA 508 exhibited by Kayla Carlini.

Super Cow Class – (1 entry): 1) Kolt Little Miss Darla exhibited by Kali Rankin.

Open Purebred Bull Class Placings: Early Spring Bull Calves – (7 entries): 1) LPA Dolly’s Hot Rod exhibited by Madalyn Rankin; 2) Midnight Catalyst exhibited by Ben Warfield; 3) ACS Frost exhibited by HannahJoy Stroup-Lawver.

Junior Bull Calves – (1 entry): 1) CF V8 Marksman X exhibited by Cates Farm.

Senior Bull Calf - (1 entry): 1) BWS Swagger Twin A ET exhibited by Clair

Bye. Early Spring Yearling Bulls – (3 entries): 1) Armstrong Easy Rider 1603 exhibited by John Allen; 2) MSC Asset 1602 exhibited by Charlie Marsch; 3) LHL Wingman Stanley Roper exhibited

by Sara Lang.

Group of Two Bulls - (1entry): 1) DNR Kiefer 711 exhibited by Daniele Riley.

Get of Sire - (1entry): 1) DNR Kiefer 711 exhibited by Daniele Riley.

Open ShorthornPlus Female Class Placings: Late Spring Heifer Calves – (2 entries): 1) GHR Mary General G05E ET exhibited by Marshall Allison; 2) GR Hot Peppa exhibited by Gavin Herman.

Early Sprig Heifer Calves – (2 entries): 1) SWF Miss Sinner exhibited

by Kevin Stahl; 2) DNR Kensi 7018 exhibited by Haylee Riley.

Early Sprig Heifer Calves – (2 entries): 1) HAA Ebony exhibited by Kolton DeGasperi; 2) ACS Daisy Duke exhibited by Abagail Stroup.

Junior Heifer Calves – (2 entries): 1) BFC Maggies Madeline E033 exhibited

by Brandywine Farm Cattle Company; 2) Hairy’s Revenge exhibited by Shania Ewing.

Junior Heifer Calves – (1 entry): 1) SULL Crystal’s Delight 7004E exhibited

by Allison Walther.

Senior Heifer Calves – (1 entry): 1) BAH Jessie’s First Base exhibited by Shania Ewing.

Late Spring Yearling Females – (1 entry): 1) CF NNN Augusta Pride 6110 Legit exhibited by Cates Farm.

Early Spring Yearling Females – (9 entries): 1) DUNK Mirage 624D exhibited by Ryan Wickard; 2) SULL Crystal’s Style 6998 ET exhibited by Kyle Piscione; 3) HRS Rosilee exhibited

by HannahJoy Stroup-Lawver.

Junior Yearling Females – (3 entries): 1) SULL Crystal’s Judy 6997D exhibited by Katie Mize; 2) SULL Lady Crystal 6054D exhibited by Samantha VanVorhis; DJF Bombshell Baby exhibited by Jocelynn Whitsel.

Open ShorthornPlus Bull Call Placings: Junior Bull Calves – (1 entry): 1) BT’s Redd’s A-1e exhibited by Wardlow E. Trainor III. Junior Yearling Bulls – (1 entry): 1) BFC Can’t Touch This 114 exhibited by Brandywine Farm Cattle Company. =

2018 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference Hotel Information - June 26-July 1 • Madison, Wisconsin: Sheraton Madison Hotel (Headquarters) 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.

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Minnesota State Fair Regional Show

by Emily Velisek

Grand Champion Bull, T-S Stout One LJ shown by Tramm’s Shorthorns, Isle, Minn.

Grand Champion Female, Dunk Mirage C 607 ET shown by Lexi Wetzel, Faribault, Minn.

Reserve Grand Bull, F C General 565 shown by Faxon Creek Cattle, Belle Plaine, Minn.

Reserve Grand Female, DSF Sonya 11 E shown by Studer Shorthorns, Creston, Iowa.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, SSCC Full Power shown by Stade Cattle Company, Prior Lake, Minn.

Grand Champion ShorthonPlus Female, DeGroot Cherri 601D shown

by DeGroot Farms, Edgerton, Minn.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Dressen’s Rubio shown by Dressen Family, Ellsworth, Wisc.

Picture not available Reserve Grand ShorthornPlus Female, Steck Dunk Anita C 603 ET shown by Armstrong Farms, Owatonna, Minn.

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2017 Tulsa State Fair Super Regional Show 76 head – Judge: Todd Herman, Lima, Ohio

by Emily Velisek

Grand Champion Bull was RSF Lunesta 2D, exhibited by Ryan Lane from Jay, Okla.

Grand Champion Female was SULL Dream Lady 6339D ET, exhibited by Mitchell Barros of Owasso, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull, BFCC Seminole 7513 shown by Todd & Amanda Brady from Marlow, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Female honors went to WHR PW Augusta Amy 7104 ET, exhibited

by Tori Zimmer of Denison, Texas.

Todd Herman of Lima, Ohio evaluated the entries at the Tulsa State Fair Super Regional Shorthorn Show. 76 head were shown, including, 45 females and 9 bulls in the Purebred Open Show and 19 ShorthornPlus females and 3 ShorthornPlus bulls.

Grand Champion Female was SULL Dream Lady 6339D ET, exhibited by Mitchell Barros of Owasso, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Female honors went to WHR PW Augusta Amy 7104 ET, exhibited by Tori Zimmer of Denison, Texas.

Grand Champion Bull was RSF Lunesta 2D, exhibited by Ryan Lane from Jay, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull, BFCC Seminole 7513 shown by Todd & Amanda Brady from Marlow, Okla.

In the ShorthornPlus show, Grand Champion Female honors went to MB Cowgirl’s Raven shown by Ashlyn Larman from Orlando, Okla.

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Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was DRCC Miss Emerald Lady exhibited by Larahmy, Blakley from Oologah, Okla.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was Moss Worry Free exhibited by Cody Moss from Sillwater, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Cash LF Megatron ET shown by Darci Cash of Fay, Okla.

Other Champions Include: Shorthorn Females Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf: M&E Margie 33 934, Ed McCutcheon, Winnsboro, Texas.

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf: BFCC Miss Ellie 7100, Cale Brady, Marlow, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf: Herlan Freckles, Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, Okla.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: WHR PW Augusta Amy 7104 ET, Tori Zimmer.

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Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: CMF Augusta Pride 1027 ET, Annie Fallon, Tom Bean, Texas.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: WHR SAL Cumberland 6N10 ET, Sutton Shires, Denison, Texas.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: WHR Cumberland 6906 ET, Harley Sargent, Denison, Texas.

Champion Intermediate Female: 3L Miss Holly J 4415, Merideth Behrens, Colbert, Okla.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female: AF Shannon Mona 1636, Sheridan Soules, Skiatook, Okla.

Champion Junior Female: SULL Dream Lady 6339D ET, Mitchell Barros.

Reserve Champion Junior Female: C-P Rose Mary 2401/D1, Luke Jones, Amber, Okla.

Champion Senior Female: WHR Proud Mary 6204, Cameron Fallon, Tom Bean, Texas.

Reserve Champion Senior Female:

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull was Moss Worry Free exhibited by Cody Moss from Sillwater, Okla.

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Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female honors went to MB Cowgirl’s Raven shown by Ashlyn Larman from Orlando, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Cash LF Megatron ET shown by Darci Cash of Fay, OK.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female was DRCC Miss Emerald Lady exhibited by Larahmy, Blakley from Oologah, Okla.

JJ CCF Rose Girl VT, Alex Cash, Granite, OK Champion Cow Calf: CCF Promise You C23C, Shane Carlisle, Amarillo, Texas.

ShorthornPlus Females Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf: JVCC Red Diamond 701, Jared Jones, Amber, Okla.

Reserve Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf: DRCC Miss Emily, Larahmy Blakley.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: DRCC Miss Emerald Lady, Larahmy Blakley.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: MBEH Miss Ulta Chantilly, Merideth Behrens.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: MB Cowgirl’s Raven, Ashlyn Larman.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: SULL Mystic Jalynn 6691D ET, Merideth Behrens.

Champion Junior Female: DL Red Lady 602. Kristen Penn, Southwest City, Mo. Reserve Champion Junior Female: Miss CVC 432 ET, Kameran Collier, Adrian, Mo. Champion Senior Female: Blossom Rose, Caytie Couch, Miami, Okla.

Champion Cow Calf: MS Kay, Ashlyn Larman.

Shorthorn Bulls Champion Junior Bull Calf: Couch Mr. Hoss, Rick Couch, Quapaw, Okla.

Champion Senior Bull Calf: TJH Bo’s Maxim H7, Crow Creek Farms, Lawton, Okla.

Champion Intermediate Bull: RSF

Lunesta 2D, Ryan Lane.

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: JA Red Starr 6J 22ET, Ed McCutcheon Champion Junior Bull: AJ Joker, Alex Cash .

Champion Senior Bull: CCF JJ Zeus C11D, Crow Creek Farms.

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: SS Heisman 603, Dayson J Cash, Fay, Okla.

ShorthornPlus Bulls Champion Junior Bull Calf: Moss Worry Free, Cody Moss.

Champion Senior Bull: Cash LF Megatron ET, Dari Cash.

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Robstens Redmark RLSTL, Mark Lawrence, Seymour, Mo. =

NAILE Hotel Info

With a football game the same weekend, there are limited rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn. We have an additional block of rooms at the Holiday Inn across the street from the Hilton. For reservations, call the hotel directly and ask for the American Shorthorn Association Block. For any other questions call the ASA and ask for Emily.

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport 2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY 40209 • Phone: 502-318-2346 Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo 447 Farmington Ave., Louisville, KY 40209 • Phone: 502-637-4500

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Kansas State Fair Regional Show September 15, Hutchinson, Kansas; Judge: Jeremy Hahn, Minonk, Illinois

by Emily Velisek Grand Champion Bull, Cair-Highridge Zeus, shown by Cairns Shorthorns, High Ridge, and Davis Farms.

Grand Champion Female, DTR Lizabeth 673D, shown by Cody Buswell.

Reserve Grand Bull, ASM’s Red Ruger, shown by Anaya McCune.

Reserve Grand Female, ASM Apollo, shown by Anaya McCune.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, Sodhouse Red Stylist 220, shown by Sodhouse Cattle.

Grand Champion ShorthonPlus Female, ASM’S Ash, shown by Anaya McCune.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, SSRB 83RRWR83, shown by Stepping Stone Ranch.

Picture not available Reserve Grand ShorthornPlus Female, Baal Fancee Ava Stern ET, shown

by Shaylee Baalman.

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West Virginia State Fair Regional Show

by Emily Velisek

Grand Champion Bull, Armstrong Easy Rider 1603 shown by Armstrong Farms.

Grand Champion Female, SULL Dream Lady Crown ET shown by Armstrong Farms, Saxonburg, Pa.

Reserve Grand Bull, Woodside Rival shown by Bradley Eisiminger, Waynesburg, Pa.

Reserve Grand Female, Woodside Majic Charm shown

by Bates and Eisiminger, Blue Rock, Ohio.

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, FFDL Hot Buckshot shown by Desirae Logsdon, Amanda, Ohio.

Grand Champion ShorthonPlus Female, TRNR Ruby 177 shown by Turner Shorthorns, Somerset, Ohio.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, CRA White Chocolate shown by Charles Arbaugh, Alderson, WV.

Reserve Grand ShorthornPlus Female, Rosetta shown by Taylor Edwards, Galax, Va.

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New awards added to recognize special individuals that have contributed to the Shorthorn breed.

The ASA Board of Directors added two new prestigious awards alongside the traditional Shorthorn Builder of the Breed Award. These awards will be presented after the Annual Meeting during the Awards Banquet, December 2, 2017.

New: The Shorthorn Heritage Award

New: The Shorthorn Merit Award

Traditional: Builder of the Breed

The Shorthorn Heritage Award recognizes Shorthorn members who have shown exceptional leadership for Shorthorn activities in a state or regional area. These honorees are persons that have shown exceptional passion in all areas of the breed. Award recipients have promoted the breed by taking leadership roles within their respective geographical areas. They are individuals that can be given credit to helping with the long-term success of the breed at any level. They have attended functions, been a mainstay, and have shown their passion and love for the breed and the people in the breed. A Heritage Award winner is a true Shorthorn enthusiast who has positively impacted the breed to the benefit of all Shorthorn breeders.

The Shorthorn Merit Award will recognize individuals that are not Shorthorn breeders who support and promote the cattle industry.

This award honors those beef cattle industry leaders who have specifically assisted and had a positive influence on the Shorthorn breed.

These individuals have been exceptional supporters and dedicated friends of the Shorthorn breed for many years.

The Builder of the Breed honoree is or has been an active breeder of Shorthorn cattle. This person has true dedication for a lengthy period of time and contributed to the stewardship of the Shorthorn Breed. This award recognizes their efforts in breeding and promoting Shorthorn cattle which have contributed to genetic improvement of the breed. They are also recognized as individuals that have continuously been supporters and promoters for both the Shorthorn breed and the beef cattle industry. Builder of the Breed award winners are recognized for making a lasting impact on our breed.

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Registration Deadline: November 15, 2017 Registration available online at shorhorn.org or return this form to the ASA office by November 15.

A block of rooms have been reserved at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino. Please reference the American Shorthorn Association room rate when making your reservation by November 15th. Contact the hotel directly at (816) 472-7777 to reserve your room.

Address: Harrah’s North Kansas City • One Riverboat Drive • North Kansas City, MO 64116

= Intent to Run Members Announce Intent to Run Dave Greenhorn – It is with a great deal of enthusiasm to inform the membership of my intent to run for ASA Board of Directors since receiving two Shorthorn heifers for Christmas nearly 54 years ago in 1963 I have been one of Shorthorns biggest supporters. I believe the breed has made strides over the years and with the many new programs brought forth by the board and the ASA the future looks brighter than ever.

Attending the first National Youth Conference back in 1968 I realize then the importance of our youth and their involvement in the breed. Today almost 50 years later The Shorthorn Junior Nationals is viewed and respected as one of the elite junior programs in the industry complimenting our strong adult membership. We must continue to develop the junior program and make it even stronger.

Together with my son Josh, we operate a family operation consisting of 50 head holding a production sale in October and on embryo sale in November in Louisville in conjunction with The North American. I was the coordinator for five years for the Ohio Cattleman “ Best Program”, one of the top youth programs in the country involving over 500 participants. As the program grew over the years the Shorthorns have become the largest breed thanks largely to their popularity and the promotion of the breed by the ASA. I am currently a board member of The Ohio Shorthorn Assn. and have held numerous offices over the years.

A graduate of University of Kentucky with a degree in Animal Science and a minor in business. Upon graduation I managed KBJ Ranch (for 25 years) running over 1200 breed cows many which were Shorthorns Heifers cross.

Realizing then the great maternal ability of the breed when crossbreeding there I developed the first embryo transplant lab east of the Mississippi with Ohio State University in 1975. I also was a manager for Airborne Express/ DHL Logistics for 17 years and learned the importance of customer service.

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an abundance of traits to offer the beef industry in terms of maternal excellence, carcass quality and efficient gains the modern Shorthorn bull when used by the commercial sector is setting new production records. ­Being a graduate of UK when it comes to basketball I bleed blue and when it comes to my passion for cattle, I bleed red, white and roan. It would indeed be an honor to serve on the board and promote this great breed of cattle and its memberships large and small.

Nancy Grathwohl Heter - I am excited to announce my intent to run for reelection to the American Shorthorn Board of Directors. It has been an honor to serve the past three years, and I have enjoyed working with ASA membership and staff. If I haven’t had the chance to meet you yet, I will take this opportunity to share a little bit about my background, my family, and our operation.

I have been involved in the Shorthorn breed all my life. My grandfather and great-grandfather raised Shorthorns, but it was my father, Eddie, who really grew and developed the Shorthorn side of their operation. At the age of 12, he bought his first registered Shorthorn as a 4-H project from Don and Pat Stout. Eventually this 4-H project grew, and he started Deer Trail Ranch in 1978, located at Powhattan, Kansas. I remember asking my dad as a child why we raised Shorthorns, and I will always remember what he told me.

He believed that Shorthorns are the best combination of maternal and carcass traits.

He said they are great mothers and can perform on grass or grain while not giving up phenotype and eye appeal. He truly loved the breed and spent his life raising Shorthorns until he passed away in 1999.

One of the many things my dad shared with me was his passion for Shorthorns, and I am passing this on to my children as well.

Growing up, I had the opportunity to be very active in the Kansas Junior Shorthorn Association and the National Junior Shorthorn Association. Serving as President of the National Junior Shorthorn Association Board was one of the greatest

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experiences of my youth. I am still active in our state association and have served as the Kansas Junior Shorthorn Advisor since 2006. Our junior program is very strong and something that should make all of us proud as Shorthorn breeders.

I formed DTR Cattle Company in 2005 from cow families that originated at Deer Trail. In 2008, I married Ryan Heter and moved my cows to his family’s land near Raymond, Kansas. Since then, we have concentrated on expanding our numbers and continuing to build on our foundation females. We run a purebred herd and also a commercial herd of halfblood Shorthorn females. Our cows are raised on commercial type conditions in a range environment. My background of showing cattle is something I will always enjoy, and the competition that goes along with it. With that said, we strive to develop functional cattle that can survive and perform in our low input environment while keeping phenotype in mind. Our children, Josie (8), and Edward Ryder (6) have already shown a strong interest in our operation, and we are excited about the future.

In my position as a Cattle Genetic Specialist for Zoetis, I manage our genetic portfolio in the upper Midwest geography.

I educate producers on the DNA technologies available in the beef cattle industry and help them apply these genetic tools in their operation. This is an area of the cattle industry where I have enjoyed working for the past twelve years.

I would be honored to be reelected to the American Shorthorn Board of Directors. We are involved in a great breed of cattle that can fit any segment of the industry - our diversity is a big asset, which I hope we can all appreciate. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you or discuss any issues that are important to your operation. I believe in the future of the Shorthorn breed, and I am excited about the opportunities on the horizon.

Sincerely, Nancy Grathwohl Heter Joe Bales - A few years ago, a good friend and fellow Shorthorn breeder asked me to consider running for the ASA Board.

At the time, I had just accepted some new responsibilities at work, and with family and other professional obligations, (continued on page 49)

(continued from page 24) felt I didn’t have the time to do the job effectively.

Probably more importantly, I truly wondered what contribution I could make to the Board. But that conversation caused me to think about the opportunity and the importance that every voice be heard, so when I was asked earlier this year if I would consider running, I knew that it was something I should do.

Shorthorn cattle have been part of my family’s life for over 75 years and, while never the primary source of our livelihood, have contributed greatly to four generations of our family – both economically and more importantly, in the relationships that we have developed and maintained over these many years. Whether it be neighboring farmers who wanted add our genetics for crossbreeding or seedstock producers in the US and abroad, we have built a base of customers and friends who help validate the role that Shorthorns have in today’s beef cattle industry.

My personal Shorthorn history started in our Junior Program, exhibiting cattle at the county, state and national level and attending our youth conferences and shows. It culminated in a national 4-H award and time on the ASA Junior Board.

Between our personal travels and my time

on the Junior Board, I met many people and shared many ideas. Without a doubt, the most important of these to me was Jack Ragsdale. Why he took interest in a young man from Tennessee, I’ll never know, but Jack helped us develop our herd and was always happy to share his wisdom and support. He inspired me to always do my best but more importantly, to always do what’s right.

My experiences in the breed only grew as I left the juniors. After getting a BS and MS in Animal Science, I coached the University of Tennessee Livestock Judging Team and taught courses in Animal Science. I have been fortunate enough to judge shows across the country and to see and evaluate cattle under many different environment and management systems, building a deeper appreciate for the diversity in type and genetics that we have to offer. My university experience also gave me the chance to incorporate Shorthorn genetics in some of our teaching and research programs, using data proven results to demonstrate the value the breed offers.

Like the majority of breeders, our herd is relatively small, it’s about 20-25 purebred cows now and has never been over 40, so I believe I understand many of the issues and challenges smaller breeders have.

Over the years, we’ve been very fortunate in the Shorthorn business, owning two National Champions, producing several

All-Americans, and selling at or near the top at sales across the country. While I love and always will enjoy the excitement of the show ring, we’ve sent our genetics from coast to coast, and into Canada and Australia; almost all of which has gone to ultimately produce cattle for the commercial sector. These experiences have proven to me that the Shorthorn breed can and will contribute across the entire beef industry.

If elected to the Board of Directors, my intent is to represent the interests of all breeders and to help find ways to broaden the demand for our cattle. I have long believed that it’s not the Board’s job to sell our cattle but it is their job to create the best environment for its breeders.

We should embrace the great diversity that we have available to us, and develop new strategies and techniques to improve the overall market for our cattle. As we look at Shorthorns globally, our fellow breeders around the world have proven that Shorthorns have much to contribute – whether the show ring or the pasture, the feedlot or the meat counter – I believe Shorthorns can take on a more prominent and valued place in our agricultural sector.

You have my commitment to serving all breeders with the highest degree of integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing. Thank you for your consideration. =

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American Shorthorn Association Delegates 2017

Alabama- 6 Votes/1 Delegate 1. James Parnell, Chairman, 2335 County Road 313, Stanton, AL Arkansas- 10 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Hunter Burnett, Chairman, 159 Green Valley Dr, Greenbrier, AR Arizona- 2 Votes/1 Delegate 1. S&K Cattle Company, Chairman, Shannon Nigh, 5402 W County 10th St, Yuma, AZ California- 32 Votes/2 Delegates 1. Hugh Mooney, Chairman, PO Box 2235, Elk Grove CA 2. Bennett Land & Cattle, Mike Bennett, PO Box 549, Ducor, CA Canada- 9 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Hill Haven Farm, Chairman, PO Box 83, Duntroon, ON Colorado- 12 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Peak View Ranch Inc., Chairman, 1050 County Road JJ, Fowler, CO Delaware- 1Vote/1 Delegate No Delegate elected Florida- 3 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate elected Georgia- 15 Votes/1 Delegate 1. John Reasor, Chairman, PO Box 61, Wildwood, GA Idaho- 6 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Idalee Farm, Chairman, 5529 US Highway 93, Jerome, ID Illinois- 127 Votes/6 Delegates 1. Leveldale Farms, Chairman, Les Mathers, 4627 N Grandview Dr., Peoria Heights, IL 2. Rocking G Polled Shorthorns, Mark Gordon, 1160 600th Ave, Middletown, IL 3. Jordan Acres, 545 E 900N Rd, Sibley, IL 4. Leemon Stock Farm, 42274 N 1300 East Rd, Hoopeston, IL Indiana- 153 Votes/7 Delegates 1. Waukaru Farms Inc., Chairman, 7577 S 210 E, Rensselaer, IN 2. J Phillip Bowman & Family, 9898 Garrett Rd, Greens Fork, IN Iowa- 129 Votes/6 Delegates 1. Dale Studer Family, Chairman, Dale Studer, 2125 125th St, Creston, IA 2. Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns, 38995 Honeysuckle Rd, Oakland, IA 3. Gilman Shorthorns, Ethan Gilman, 2841 130th St, Stuart, IA 4. Nathan Studer Family, Nathan Studer, 3014 130th St, Creston, IA 5. Sullivan Farms, John Sullivan, 701 Iowa Ave, Dunlap, IA 6. Oakview Shorthorns, Lonny Flack, 19733 677th Ave, Nevada, IA Kansas- 50 Votes/2 Delegates 1. Loving Polled Shorthorns, Chairman, Marty Loving, 351 T Rd, Pawnee Rock, KS 2. M Bar Shorthorns, 6016 NE 60th St, Walton, KS

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Kentucky- 21 Votes/1 Delegate 1. David Ragsdale, Chairman, PO Box 310, Prospect, KY Louisiana- 2Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate elected Maryland- 20 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate elected Maine- 8 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Rupert A. Pratt, Chairman, PO Box 132, Strong, ME Michigan- 54 Votes/3 Delegates 1. Hale Farms, Chairman, 6818 N Wheaton Rd, Charlotte, MI 2. Sisung Farms, 4022 N Forest Hill Rd, Saint Johns, MI 3. Lakeside Farms, PO Box 68, Hersey, MI Minnesota- 93 Votes/4 Delegates 1. The Bollum Family, Chairman, Cory Bollum, 2705 8th Ave SW, Austin, MN 2. Faxon Creek Cattle Co., 11213 182nd St, Belle Plaine, MN 3. Nelson Family Shorthorns, Alan Nelson, 20480 870th Ave, Renville, MN 4. The Kaehler Family, 20030 25th St SE, Saint Charles, MN Mississippi- 4 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate elected Missouri- 52 Votes/3 Delegates 1. Robert & Beverly Alden, Chairman, 602 E Berry St, Hamilton, MO 2. Crestmead Farm, Bill Betteridge, 7400 A Hwy, Pilot Grove, MO 3. Kohlstaedt Farms, 11822 Highway 131, Wellington, MO Montana- 14 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Zane W Martin, Chairman, PO Box 166, Fishtail, MT Nebraska- 58 Votes/3 Delegates 1. Kruse Ranch, Chairman, Edwin Kruse, PO Box 88, Kimball, NE 2. Fairview Stock Farms, John Sonderman, 20119 310th St, Columbus, NE Nevada- 4 Votes/1 Delegate No Delegate elected New Mexico- 4 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Dave Lowry, Chairman, 110 Secluded Ct, Mesilla Park, NM New York- 18 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Broughton Cattle Co LLC, Chairman, Merritt Broughton, 3853 Silver Springs Rd, Silver Springs, NY North Carolina- 10 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Humble Stock Farm, Chairman, Bruce Humble, 6632 Smithwood Rd, Liberty, NC North Dakota- 14 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Chairman, Derek Jungels, 5337 County Rd 21, Kathryn, ND Ohio- 160 Votes/7 Delegates 1. Byland, Chairman, 500 Township Rd 2802, Loudonville, OH

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2. Cedar Lane Farm, Jeffery Winkle, 5006 Gravel Pit Rd. Cedarville, OH 3. Hively’s Highland Farms, LTD, Curtis Hively, 47060 Hisey Rd, New Waterford, OH 4. Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm, 54905 Fulton Hill Rd, Bellaire, OH 5. Paint Valley Farms, Lee Miller, 10550 TWP Rd 262, Millersburg, OH 6. Turner Shorthorns, Tom Turner, 11075 State Route 757 NW, Somerset, OH Oklahoma- 82 Votes/4 Delegates 1. Crow Creek Farms, Chairman, Steven Crow, 13108 Cloverleaf Ln, Oklahoma City, OK 2. Frank & Lynda Lucas, Lynda Lucas, PO Box 1039, Cheyenne, OK 3. Herje Shorthorns, Tom Herje, PO Box 489, Rush Springs, OK 4. Richardson Farms, 3703 Highway 29, Marlow, OK Oregon- 16 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Van Roekel & Sons Cattle Co., Chairman, Trey Van Roekel, PO Box 144, North plains, OR Pennsylvania- 48 Votes/2 Delegates 1. Masonic Village Farm, Chairman, Frank Stoltzfus, 1 Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA South Carolina- 6 Votes/1 Delegate 1. The McGill Family, Chairman, 401 Pruitt Rd, Iva, SC South Dakota- 40 Votes/2 Delegates 1. Stangl Shorthorns, Chairman, 31728 US Highway 12, Java, SD

Tennessee- 24 Votes/1 Delegate 1. DBL C FM-C Curtis Family, Chairman, Charles Curits, PO Box 314, Rickman, TN Texas- 99 Votes/4 Delegates 1. John & Barbra Russell, Chairman, John Russell, PO Box 523, Caldwell, TX 2. Ahlschwede Shorthorns, 6300 Treece Rd, San Angelo, TX 3. Richard C Scott, 401 Billy Creek Circle, Hurst, TX Utah- 1 Vote/1 Delegate 1. Kasey Eugene King, Chairman, PO Box 560119, Scipio, UT Virginia- 14 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Bridle Path Ranch, Chairman, 8420 Mary jane Dr., Manassas, VA Washington- 8 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Brandon Richner, Chairman, 4948 Rock Rd, Sumas, WA West Virginia- 14 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Charles Arbaugh, Chairman, 2568 Muddy Creek Mountain Rd, Alderson, WV Wisconsin- 70 Votes/3 Delegates 1. Country K Shorthorns, Chairman, 1945 Townline Rd, Stitzer, WI 2. Dreamy 280 Cattle Co. Dennis Schlimgen, 2792 Cave of the Mounds Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 3. Roseann Hoffman, N3605 County Rd S, Antigo, WI Wyoming- 8 Votes/1 Delegate 1. Warner Ranch Shorthorns, LLC, Chairman, 1502 Missouri Valley Rd, Riverton, WY

If there are any questions about your delegate position please contact Emily at emilyv@shorthorn.org or call her at (816) 599-7777.

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= What you need to know

Emily show/membership Velisek coordinator & assistant youth activities director

Becoming a State Ambassador Beginning at the annual meeting in December, we will start our new State Ambassador program. This program will allow ASA members who are either state officers or state association members to represent their state as an ambassador at state functions. These functions may include; field days, annual meetings, shows, sales or any other state activity requested.

The main role of an ambassador will be to be a liaison for the ASA to share updated

information and hand out promotional material in their state. This role will not only keep state member update but they will also have the responsibility of keeping the ASA updated with events happening in their state.

At the annual meeting forum we will have our first training of ASA State Ambassadors. I will be going into detail of the responsibilities of ambassadors and also talking about what my responsibility

will be to you as an ambassador. We hope that this program will help to build a better communication link between the ASA and state associations, giving members more frequent updates and allowing more involvement from our state associations.

We look forward to launching this program and growing our relationship with state associations. =

NWSS Hotel Info DoubleTree by Hilton Denver • 3203 Quebec Street • Denver, Co 80207 For Reservations call the hotel at (303) 321-3333 and ask for the American Shorthorn Association Block.

= Beef Blurb...

What is the ASA Marketing Toolbox?

The ASA offers online website advertising, e-blast advertising, promotional items and other useful tools to the membership. This is all part of the ASA marketing toolbox that you can learn more about during the Annual Meeting Forum, December 1-2 at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Kansas City, Missouri.

The ASA provides these tools to breeders so they can not only promote their own herd, but the Shorthorn breed at any

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events they attend. The promotional items can be requested for breeder’s local show, state picnics or any agricultural event. The breeders can then hand these out or display them to gain more breed interest.

The types of advertising the ASA offers is website banner as well as a banner ad in the ‘Insider’ e-blast that is sent out every other week. This helps breeders promote their farm/ranch or sale. The ASA also offers a co-op advertising program. Through this

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

program, the state association pays for part of an ad and the ASA will also pay for part of the ad. This gives the state association better opportunities to locally promote Shorthorns.

To learn more about the ASA marketing toolbox, be sure to come to my session during the Annual Meeting. I am looking forward to seeing everyone there in a few months! =

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How to Get Rich in the Cattle Business in 3 Years Assuming No Risk!

I’ve got your attention now, don’t I? Trust me, if I had the risk-free secret to becoming independently wealthy quickly in the cattle business, I would be out putting it into practice instead of writing this article! I’ve always heard the key to having $1 million in this business is to start with $2 million, so maybe we all just need to keep saving.

When it comes to the purebred cattle industry, genetic evaluations and EPDs are probably the most confusing and misunderstood aspect that we have to deal with. I know how maddening these numbers can be! There are some common misconceptions out there that make understanding EPDs and the pieces that go into their calculation even more difficult. I’m going to try and help debunk a few of these myths for you.

1. “What EPD value translates to an 80 lbs birthweight or a 600 lb weaning weight?”

There are so many other factors that go into how an animal performs besides genetics. In particular, environment and nutrition can play a large role in expression of a trait. What the EPDs are intended to tell us is which sires and dams will produce calves in your herd that will be lighter at birth, heavier at weaning, or whichever trait you prefer to study. If you could clone your cow herd and run them on your neighbor’s pasture, but he heavily supplements his cows and creep feeds his calves, would you expect the birth and weaning weights to be the same in your herd and your neighbor’s clone herd? No, your basic understanding of nutrition would tell you that cattle with the higher nutrition plane will likely weigh more. Would you expect the same sires to have heavier weaning calves in both herds? Yes, you could expect the sire groups to stack up similarly in both herds. The bulls with the higher WW EPDs will sire the higher average weaning weights in the pen. EPDs are to be used as a comparison tool within your herd to compare differences in performance. After all, the “D” in EPD stands for difference.

2. “Feeding my animals to heavier

weaning weights will make all their growth EPDs go up.”

Heavily feeding your bull calves to maximize weaning weights will not make the entire group jump up for growth EPDs. In fact, it’s likely that you’ll see a drop in growth EPDs for a portion of the calves in the group no matter how you manage them. When the genetic evaluation is run and new EPDs are calculated, contemporary groups are compared to each other (example: all your Spring 2017 bull calves). The top performers might see an increase in their WW EPD, while the bottom end will maintain or lose a few pounds on their WW EPD due to their performance.

Having calves that weigh 200 pounds less than your neighbor’s cattle will not affect the EPDs of either set of cattle.

In-herd performance is the key comparison to pay attention to.

3.

“With genomically enhanced EPDs, data doesn’t matter anymore.”

Genomic testing has definitely helped increase the accuracy of EPDs in younger animals within breed populations.

Identifying markers for specific traits is a valuable tool for producers. However, genomic testing does not identify 100 percent of genetic variation especially for traits of interest, such as those that we collect weights and measures.

Continuing to collect data for those traits is still important, as phenotypic data is still a part of EPD calculations even in

Matt director of Woolfolk performance programs

the era of genomics. So while genomic testing is going to continue to move our industry forward, we must continue to have the performance data collected to build the foundation.

If you are making the trip to Kansas City for the ASA Annual Meeting, be sure to attend the Friday afternoon educational forum. The seminar titled “Building Blocks for Stronger Genetic Evaluations” will cover topics including contemporary grouping, EPDs, genomic testing, and more. Hopefully, this article has piqued your interest enough to want to attend and further your knowledge! =

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= Since you asked...

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

Do you find yourself getting stuck doing your WHR assessments? Is Digital Beef confusing the heck out of you? Are you free December 1st and 2nd?! Then you should come to our annual meeting forum and awards banquet, held at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino!

Rochelle Wilson and myself will be doing two back-to-back “breakout sessions” that will be covering a variety of registration questions/how-to’s, as well as visiting topics regarding DNA. You can find all of the meeting information on shorthorn.org under the quick links on the right hand

Heather customer service, Lange registrations, DNA

side of the page. We are looking forward to meeting even more of you this year, as well as helping answer any questions you may have! Bring your laptops or tablets! See you December 1 at our breakout session: Registration & DNA Technologies in the Digital Age. =

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= Junior Corner

Danielle ajsa Thompson secretary

As we approach Thanksgiving, this is a time of the year to reflect back on all the things you have been blessed with and the things you are thankful for. This year I started my second term as an AJSA director and man has it been something! From the places, I have traveled and the friendships that I have made, to the opportunities I have encountered, I wouldn’t trade the past year and a half for anything. Having the opportunity to interact with breeders and the youth from across the United States has made me open my eyes to realize how truly blessed I am to

serve such a great industry and breed! The Shorthorn breed has truly shown unity in such a diverse world and it is amazing how we come together as a family to do what we love the most and to grow our youth to be leaders of tomorrow. That is exactly why I wear my coveted red coat with pride and joy because I know I am a part of something greater than myself and I have the opportunity to encourage and support a great set of juniors within our breed. However, I didn’t get here alone, it was by the support of my family and friends that this opportunity was

made possible and for that I am very grateful to have such amazing people in my life. With that being said, be sure to thank your parents, siblings, and the ones who have helped you in all of your endeavors. And even more importantly cherish and enjoy every second of your time as a junior and make the most of all the opportunities given and the memories made! You don’t get the chance everyday to build the friendships and bonds seen in the Shorthorn industry, so use the most out of what you have been given. =

Tri State Fair – Youth Shorthorn Heifer Show Amarillo, Texas • September 16, 2017 • Judge – Dr. Jon DeClerk, Lubbock, Texas

by Mary Bass Champion Shorthorn Heifer: 2G Demi’s Desire C015 ET, exhibited by Mackenlee Evans, Idalou FFA.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: 4D Snowbird 17, exhibited by Dayson Schacher, Nazareth FFA. =

Tri State Fair – Open Shorthorn Show

Amarillo, Texas • September 17, 2017 • Judge – Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas

by Mary Bass Champion Shorthorn Heifer: 2G Demi’s Desire C015 ET, exhibited by Mackenlee Evans.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female: 4D Snowbird 17, exhibited by Dayson Schacher.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull: CCF JJ Zeus C11D, exhibited by Crow Creek Farms.

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull: AJ Joker, exhibited by Alex Cash. =

Tri State Fair – Open ShorthornPlus Show Amarillo, Texas • September 17, 2017 • Judge – Chad Breeding, Miami, Texas

by Mary Bass Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Cash LF Ana Bell ET, exhibited by Darci Cash.

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female: CASH-Farms Red Ruby, exhibited by Cash Farms. =

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= News & Notes

Farewells

Everett G. Fieser, passed away September 2, 2017 at Dodge City, Kansas at the age of 97 years. He was born August 22 1920 at the family farm home in Norwich, Kansas. He was the son of Walter Harry and Mary Pankratz Fieser. Everett had an older brother, Earl who operated the well known Earl J. Fieser and sons Shorthorn herd and a younger sister, Lorine who survives. On August 16, 1944 he married Nora Krause who was a teacher in Norwich. They had five children –Carl, David, Dean, Joyce, and Margaret.

Everett grew up on the family farm at Norwich, Kansas. The first couple of years of high school he had to ride his horse five miles to school taking his lunch in a tin lard bucket. In high school he lettered in track doing the low and high hurdles and the mile relay. He also lettered in basketball and baseball. He played tenor horn and learning trombone too. While in high school, he participated in Future Farmers of America (FFA) where he held many offices including president. He was active in 4-H during this time. After graduating from Norwich High School in 1938 he knew

he wanted to be a farmer, so he chose to stay on the farm doing what he loved most.

Due the death of his father, Everett had chores to do before and after school taking care of livestock as he and Earl raised Spotted Poland China hogs, Polled Shorthorn cattle, Perchern horses, Rhode Island chickens and a few sheep. He started farming with horse drawn equipment. The alfalfa was cut with two horse pulling the mower. Hay was picked up with a pitch fork, stacked on the hay wagon pulled in the hay loft with slings. His first tractor was a 1936 W30 International with rubber tires. He progressed to a John Deere 720, 830 and finally a 4020 with cab. He and Nora began their married life in Norwich where they were for six years.

In the fall of 1950 they moved to Plains, Kansas where they farmed for Nora’s parent. He had all dryland ground in the beginning. They also raised 2,0003,000 turkey dressing some to sell locally. They also sold eggs from their chickens and cream they got from their cows.

In 1966 they began irrigating wheat and milo. In 1970 when Dean finished college at K- State, he decided to come back home and help his dad farm. It was then that they expanded the Shorthorn herd. Everett was always supportive of Dean as he began to show the cattle.

Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Gather for Summer Picnic

Welcome

Matt and Kristen Ewing of Rushville, Illinois proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Thea Kathryn Ewing. She was born August 18, 2017 at 2:35 p.m., weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

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Whenever he could he would be in the stands watching the Shorthorn shows at the State Fair.

When his children were young they always had cattle and pigs to show at the 4-H county show. He and Nora were their 4-H leaders for many years. He also was a member of the school board during the time Plains-Kismet built a new high school. He was very active in His church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and later for 30 years was a Sunday School Superintendent. He enjoyed being a member of the Lion’s Club for over fifty years, SW Irrigation Association, Kansas Livestock Association, and the Shorthorn Association. He received the Soil Conservation Banker’s Award in 1970-71.

He loved spending time with his children and their families. He had 10 grandchildren and 17 great children who loved to be with their Grandpa. He loved playing Rook and Dominoes, doing work on the farm, or going on the great Cousins trips with them. He showed them how to be honest, hardworking, and live a Christian life. He was willing to help anyone who needed an extra hand. He loved the Lord and loved the land. When asked this year his advice for success in life, he simply replied, “Work hard and pray a little every day.” =

Nearly 130 Shorthorn enthusiasts came together on Sunday, August 27, 2017 for a picnic. Dave Greenhorn of Greenhorn Cattle Company in Waynesville, Ohio along with his family hosted the event. It was a fantastic event - perfect weather, tasty food, and good fellowship. Matt Woolfolk of ASA was in attendance and spoke.

The Ohio Shorthorn Breeders hold a summer picnic every year to visit with one another, to view quality cattle, and to discuss the future of the breed. The picnic is always hosted by a breeder in the state. In fact, the last time Greenhorn Cattle Company hosted the picnic was July 18,1970. Such long standing traditions and commitments are just some of the reasons why the Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association is the strongest in the country. =

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= Sale Reports Eyes on the Midwest Sale Summary

14 Open Heifers...............$ 78,550.... avg. $ 5,611 2 Plus Heifers....................$ 33,600.... avg. $ 16,800 4 Cow/Calf Pairs..............$ 18,550.... avg. $ 4,683 2 Bulls................................$ 8,250.... avg. $ 4,125 1 9 Bred Females..................$ 34,200.... avg. $ 3,800 13 Bred Heifers.................$ 28,950.... avg. $ 2,227 44 Breeding Lots............$ 202,100.avg. $ 4,593 3 Pregnancies....................$ 17,000.. avg. $ 5,667 9 Semen Packages................$ 3,960.... avg. $ 440 Sale Gross........................$ 223,060 �����������������������������

Sunday, September 17, 2017 Albin Sale Facility, Newman, Illinois Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Manager: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered at the sale facility for this year’s Eyes on the Midwest Sale. On offer were top quality Shorthorn cattle in all categories. The crowd moved through the wonderful display area to make their selections. The snappy sale saw top prices paid for the top individuals in all categories. Another good sale for all involved. $25,000 - Lot 16 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - FR Breathless 431ET. A white, polled, January 1, 2017 daughter of SULL Traveler 9807 ET and out of SULL Breathless P898. This young lady is special. Everyone stopped when they

passed her pen to look at her. She has the line and natural thickness to go with a show style that will make her one to watch this show season. Offered by Ripberger Farms and purchased by Jaxon Schrag of Marion, SD. $17,500 - Lot 2 - Open Heifer - FR Mona Lisa 29E ET. A RWM, horned, March 24, 2017 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of K-Kim Mona Lisa 10T ET. What an opportunity here.

A full sister to the three time National Champion, SULL Red Knight. To add to that, she is exceptional in her design and her structure. She will compete. Offered

by Ripberger Farms and purchased by Joanie Ripberger, (???? I will get address). $9,500 - Lot 22 - Bred Female - SULL Augusta Pride 9014 ET. A red, polled, 2009 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of WHR RT Augusta Pride 510 ET. Selling bred to SULL Security Asset for a December 2017 calf. A massive female that is sound in every way and a pleasure to look at. She is a full sister to the 2008 Champion at the Junior National. A great donor female. Offered by Ripberger Farms and purchased by Schroeder Family Shorthorns of Columbus, Neb. $8,100 - Lot 15 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - FR Augusta Pride 115E ET. A blue roan, polled, May 5, 2017 daughter

of Colburn Primo 5153 and out of SS Augusta Pride 908 ET. This one is really an eye catcher. She has a neat front to go with added thickness and bone. She will be fun to show. Offered by Ripberger Farms and purchased by Ellie Inskeep of Lafayette, Ind. $8,000 - Lot 9 - Open Heifer - FR Tina’s Girl 429E ET. A roan, polled.

May 1, 2017 daughter of SULL Red Blood and out of CCR Tina’s Girl 3514 ET. This one is another of the special show prospects to sell in this sale. Her dam is the very popular Reserve Supreme Champion Female at the 2015 North American for the Denny Jordan Family.

This one has what it takes. Offered by Ripberger Farms and purchased by Dylan Casarotto of Sumner, Ill. $8,000 - Lot 45A - Heifer Pregnancy - Due March 9, 2018. Sired by Little Cedar Aviator and our of CYT Dream Lady 0103 ET. The calf from this mating will be a full sib to Grand Champion Female at the 2015 Junior National. Also a full sib to heifers that are in the midst of very successful show careers now. This is a can’t miss. Offered by Ripberger Farms and purchased by Little Cedar Cattle Co., of Beaverton, Mich.

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The Great Shorthorn Revival Sale Summary

26 Open Heifers...............$ 136,900... avg. $ 2 Donor Females..............$ 13,700..... avg. $ 8 Cow/Calf Pairs..............$ 17,500..... avg. $ 8 Bred Females..................$ 29,400..... avg. $ 39 Breeding Lots............$ 197,500..avg. $ 7 Pregnancies....................$ 39,100... avg. $ 10 Semen Packages...........$ 10,875... avg. $ 4 Steers...............................$ 8,200....... avg. $ Sale Gross........................$285,075

5,265 6,800 5,833 3,675 5,064 5,586 1,088 2,050

Saturday, September 23, 2017 Little Cedar Cattle Co., Beaverton, Michigan Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Manager: Little Cedar Cattle Co. by: Darryl Rahn

Uncharacteristic warm weather welcomed the large crowd to Little Cedar for this year’s Revival sale.

Those in attendance were offered an extremely high quality group of Shorthorn cattle in this leading sale. As always, the presentation and hospitality are unequaled. The snappy sale was hotter than the weather as top prices were paid for the leading individuals.

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Congratulations to Steve, Julie and their consignors for another high quality event. $24,000 - Lot 23 - Open Heifer - Pick of the Pen - Heifer calves sired by Alston Polar Star and out of Leave Potranca 1015 ET born in June 2017. This was an unmatched opportunity to purchase fresh genetics from the leading bloodlines in Argentina Shorthorns. These heifers exhibit style and thickness to go with a soft joint structure that everyone admired. Watch for the development of these bloodlines in the future. Offered

by The ARG Partnership, Little Cedar Cattle Co., Cabana Santa Cecilia and South River Genetics. Purchased by Bennett Land and Cattle of Ducor, Calif. and RL Cattle Co., of Bell City, La. $16,000 - Lot 1B - Open Heifer Little Cedar Rose Mary 1718 ET. A roan, horned, April 30, 2017 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of SULL Rose Mary’s Goose ET. This

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is just an outstanding prospect. She has the style and balance to go with a deep rib and overall structure that make her a contender. Offered by Little Cedar and purchased by Sutherland Cattle Co., of Petal, Miss. $12,000 - Lot 5A - Open Heifer BRH Proud Fool 1720 - A roan, polled, February 22, 2017 daughter of CLF Foolin’ Around 1401 ET and out of BRH CLF Proud Fool 1506. This is one of most popular show heifers to be out so far this year. She was a division winner at the 2017 Junior National and has continued to get better and better.

She will be a contender this Fall and Winter. Offered by Cedar Lane Farm and purchased by Caroline Winters, Ashville, Ohio. $12,000 - Lot 21 - Heifer Pregnancy - Due on January 16, 2017. Sired by SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of CYT Dream Lady 0103 ET. What a mating here. The great sire, Red Knight and Dream Lady 0103 one of the great

females in the breed today. This one will be an instant attraction when she arrives.

Offered by AJ Cattle Co., and purchased

by Little Cedar Cattle Co., of Beaverton, Mich. $10,500 - Lot 2 - Donor Female - R/F LCCC Rose Mary 1414 - A red, polled, 2014 daughter of NBS Low Rider 42W ET and out of SULL Rose Mary’s Goose ET. Selling bred to CSF Evolution HC.

This is another of the great females that are offered in this sale. Her pedigree makes her a great investment for the future. Offered by Esquire Cattle Co and Harper Farms and purchased by Greenwood Farm, LLC of Richmond, Mich. $7,800 - Lot 40 - Open Heifer - Little Cedar Lakota Rose 1722. A red, polled, June 2, 2017 daughter of Little Cedar

Final 4 ET and out of LCCC SRG Desert Rose 159. What potential here. This fancy young heifer has a great pedigree.

Final 4 is fast becoming a leading sire and of course the Lakota Rose line has been in the forefront for a long time. This one will shine. Offered by Little Cedar and purchased by Quintin Smith Shorthorns of Lebanon, Tenn. =

KOLT Cattle Co., Simple Choices Sale Sale Summary

Shorthorn 17 Open Heifers...............$ 137,900... avg. $ 8,112 3 Cow/Calf Pairs..............$ 11,600..... avg. $ 3,867 7 Plus Heifers....................$ 35,300..... avg. $ 5,043 2 Plus Bred.......................$ 3,250....... avg. $ 1,625 1 Bull.................................$ 5,000....... avg. $ 5,000 30 Shorthorn Lots..........$ 193,050..avg. $ 6,435 Hereford 20 Open Heifers...............$ 245,450.avg. $ 12,273 2 Bred Females..................$ 105,500.avg. $ 53,2504 52 Breeding Lots............$ 545,000 avg. $ 10,4581 3 Shorthorn Embryos pkgs..$ 3,225..... avg. $ 1,075 1 Shorthorn Semen pkgs.....$ 1,000..... avg. $ 1,000 2 Hereford Embryos pkgs...$ 2,080..... avg. $ 1,040 Sale Gross..................$551,305

Saturday, September 24, 2017 The Sale Facility, Seward, Nebraska Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Manager: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

A large crowd gathered for this year’s Simple Choices sale and found another outstanding offering of top quality Shorthorn and Hereford females. As always, the feature was the number of top quality show prospects that are always in demand at this sale. The bidding was active on those top individuals during the snappy auction.

Top Selling Shorthorn Lots $30,000 - Lot 8 - Open Heifer -

KOLT Roo Kat 2125 ET. A RWM, polled, May 13, 2017 daughter of Little Cedar Aviator 503X and out of KOLT RGLC Pinky the Roo 940 ET. A great combination of Aviator and Pinky the Roo who was a tremendously popular female in her show career. This youngster has all the potential to be equally as good. She exhibits a total package that will make everyone notice. Purchased by Sara Sullivan of Dunlap, Iowa. $25,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer KANE Red Reba 613E. A red, polled, April 3, 2017 daughter of KANE Captain 10B and out of AA KANE Lady Reward 613C ET. This great young female was termed the best Shorthorn heifer ever raised on the farm. Her sire is becoming one of the leading young sires in the breed today and his dam by Red Reward is a future donor. This one will be heard from in the future. Purchased

by Fred Ripberger Farms, Sidell, Ill. $24,000 - Lot 21 - Open ShorthornPlus Heifer - KANE Tamale 5341E. A black, polled, May 11, 2017 daughter of GOET I80 and out of SULL Tamale’s Right ET. One of the most complete females in this sale. She is out of the great Tamale female line that has produced winners on a consistent basis.

This one will hunt. Purchased by Sara

Sullivan. $15,000 - Lot 20 - Open Heifer RSF Zoey 1E. A RWM, polled, May 20, 2017 daughter of KOLT RGLC Simplify 330X ET and out of RFS Frigid Rose B25Z. Very possibly the best Simplify daughter to ever be offered. She has the style and dimension to be a winner in any setting. Purchased by Anna Grace Parnell of Stanton, Ala. $12,500 - Lot 11 - Open Heifer KOLT DWE Lady Roo 12E. A roan, polled, April 20, 2017 daughter of Little Cedar Aviator 503X and out of KOLT Simply the Roo 12 ET. Simply the Roo was one of the most popular show females in her time. Her mating with Aviator produced this very functional and stout made heifer that is every bit as good as her mother. She is a good one.

Purchased by Sara Sullivan. $12,000 - Lot 16 - Open Heifer - RGLC Roxy’s Girl 709 ET. A red, polled, May 4, 2017 daughter of SULL Red Knight 0231 ET and out of SULL Mystic Myrtle 0504 ET. A can’t miss mating here of a Denver Champion Bull and Female. It worked to perfection.

This youngster has all the potential in the world to be a big time prospect. = Purchased by Sara Sullivan.

Fall Harvest Production Sale Sale Summary

26 Bred Heifers.................$ 54,625.... avg. $ 19 Open Heifers...............$ 27,150.... avg. $ 3 Plus Bred Heifers...........$ 4,850...... avg. $ 9 Plus Open Heifers.........$ 10,925.... avg. $ 57 Breeding Lots............$ 97,550...avg. $ 3 Embryo Packages..........$ 840....... avg. $ 8 Semen Packages.............$ 1,800...... avg. $ 4 Steers...............................$ 5,125...... avg. $ Sale Gross........................$ 105,315

2,101 1,429 1,617 1,214 1,711 280 225 1,281

Saturday, September 30, 2017 Platte County Ag Park, Columbus, Nebraksa Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Manager: Sears Marketing Services, LLC. by: Darryl Rahn

A nice crowd gathered to view the sale offering for the 2017 Fall Harvest Sale.

On offer were top quality Shorthorn cattle from a leading group of Shorthorn Breeders from across the country. During the auction selections were made from those on the seats and on the phones.

Congratulations to all involved that made this a quality event. $3,500 - Lot 5 - Bred Heifer - WR 467 Pansy 617. A roan, polled, March 4, 2016 daughter of WR 6X Maximizer 467 and out of WR Mandy’s Pansy 346.

Selling bred to KL Prime Time Teddy

for a late February 2018 calf. This was a really well balanced young female that will make a great producing cow. Offered

by Warner Ranch and purchased by Elsie Deininger of Douglas, Wyo. $3,400 - Lot 15 - Bred Heifer - WR 4106 Barbara 624. A rwm, polled March 24, 2016 daughter of Waukaru Luxor 4106 and out of Ar Su Lu Barbara 660.

Selling bred to JSF Wallstreet 106C for a late February 2018 calf. Another of top young female that is bred to the popular Wall Street bull. She comes from a highly productive female line. Offered

by Warner Ranch and purchased by Elsie

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Deininger of Douglas, Wyo. $3,000 - Lot 23 - Bred Heifer - BOS Betty Mae 392. A roan, scurred, April 7, 2016 daughter of GAL Mr Emerald 90A and out of SR Betty Mae 4th.

Selling bred to SS TSF American Muscle for an early May 2018 calf. These good young bred females continued to be very popular with the buyers at this sale.

This one will be a top producer. Offered

by Sha Ron Farms and purchased by

Hyland Shorthorns of Edgar, Neb. $2,850 - Lot 6 - Bred Heifer - WR 3140 Delight 635 ET. A red, polled, March 18, 2016 daughter of Ar Su Lu Massive 3140 and out of WR JPJ Delight 950. Selling bred to Waukaru Bravo 6116 for a Spring 2018 calf. A really good Massive daughter that is a line that is very productive and has top quality offspring. Offered by Warner Ranch and purchased by Winston Blackford of

Lander, Wyo. $2,700 - Lot 47 - Open Heifer - BCF Monas Blast 772 ET. A rwm, polled, April 9, 2017 daughter of SULL Roan Blast 0301 ET and out of SS Mona Lisa 407 ET. This was really a fancy young female. She is stout made with a world of muscle and bone to go with a great show look. She will be fun to watch.

Offered by Jerome Cech and purchased

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Genetics With A Passion Production Sale Sale Summary

Shorthorn 10 Bred Females...............$ 25,400..... avg. $ 2,540 16 Bred Heifers.................$ 26,850..... avg. $ 1,678 16 Open Heifers...............$ 41,900..... avg. $ 2,619 4 Plus Open Heifers........$ 6,800....... avg. $ 1,7001 Bull.....................................$ 5,000....... avg. $ 5,000 46 Shorthorn Lots..........$ 100,950..avg. $ 2,195 2 Angus Bred Females......$ 5,050..... avg. $ 3 Angus Open Heifers.....$ 8,100..... avg. $ 5 Maine Open Heifers.....$ 7,650....... avg. $ 5 Maintainer Heifers........$ 8,100....... avg. $ 3 Simmental Heifer..........$ 6,025....... avg. $

2,525 2,700 1,530 1,620 2,008

3 Steers...............................$ 4,125....... avg. $ 1,392 Sale Gross..................$140,050

Saturday, September 30, 2017 Bakenhus Cattle Company, Columbus, Nebraska Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Manager: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. by: Darryl Rahn

A very nice crowd gathered in the early evening at Bakenhus Cattle Co., to view the sale offering and enjoy the great hospitality. Included in the sale offering were many top quality individuals in all categories in different breeds. During the snappy auction, there was active bidding from the seats, the phones and on the internet. Congratulations to Ward and

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all his consignors for a great event.

Top Selling Shorthorn Lots $6,400 - Lot 1 - Bred Female - Meg 267 ET. A roan, polled, 2012 daughter of DF Vegas 310M ET and out of K-Kim Meg 270N ET. Selling bred to SULL Red Power 6971D for a Spring 2018 calf. This is a great young female in her prime. Her dam, Meg 270N, has been a proven producer and this female will also be a top producer. She is a maternal sister to Hot Commodity. Offered by Bakenhus Cattle Co., and purchased

by Schroeder Family Shorthorns of Columbus, Neb. $5,700 - Lot 22 - Open Heifer 3BC Final Rose 1711. A roan, polled, March17, 2017 daughter of DJS Easy Rider 485 and out of 3BC Final Rose 1511. This was truly one of the top heifers in a group of top quality heifer calves. She is sired by a top son of Low Rider and has great potential. Offered by 3BC Shorthorn Farms and purchased by Team Meyer Livestock of Sylvan Grove, Kan. $5,000 - Lot 24 - Open Heifer - Ar Su Lu Lady Pokess 717E. A roan, polled, March 7, 2017 daughter of SS Strut 475 and out of BFS Lady Pokess AD 231.

This top youngster has a great pedigree.

Strut and a daughter of Ace of Diamonds.

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She will be a really good one. Offered by Bakenhus Cattle Co., and purchased by Derek Dick of Nowata, Okla. $4,800 - Lot 21 - Open Heifer - LCC Daisy RWR 32E. A roan, polled, March 14, 2017 daughter of Fair Red, White & Roan and out of LCC Daisy FS 13Y. Another very popular young heifer with a world of potential. She has the show look that everyone likes. Offered by Long Cattle Co and purchased by Travis Eickhoff of Lincoln, Neb. $3,500 - Lot 19 - Open Heifer - SFSF Paisley 1702. A roan, polled, May 10, 2017 daughter of Little Cedar Final 4 ET and out of SFSF Judges Roan Empress. This was one of the youngest heifers in the sale but one of the best.

She has the added dimension that all like to see. Offered by Schroeder Family Shorthorns and purchased by Jamie Rakow of Pleasant Dale, Neb. $3,000 - Lot 27 - Open Heifer - Ar Su Lu Greta 732E. A roan, polled, March 14, 2017 daughter of HFS Cajun Flyboy 407 and out of AR SU LU Greta 392.

Another really top quality heifer that have MAV Bellringer and Jake’s Proud Jazz in her pedigree. She will be a great addition to any breeding program.

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Hill Haven Selections Sale Summary 3 Bulls...............................$ 8,850....... avg. $ 17 Open Heifers...............$ 76,400..... avg. $ 11 Bred Heifers.................$ 57,100..... avg. $ 6 Bred Females..................$ 24,150..... avg. $ 37 Head...........................$ 166,500..avg. $ 2 Flushes...........................$ 11,500..... avg. $ 5 Embryo Packages..........$ 9,750....... avg. $ 21 Genetic Lots................$ 21,250..... avg. $ Sale Gross..................$187,750

2,940 4,494 5,190 4,025 4,500 5,750 1,959 3,035

Saturday, October 1, 2017 Duntroon, Ontario, Canada by: Chris Smith

On a beautiful Sunday in Duntroon, Ontario Hill Haven Shorthorns along with Blenview Farms and Dixon Farms collected an excellent set of Shorthorn genetics for appraisal and sale to the public. A very large crowd of people along with phone bids and internet bidding made for a great sale. The crowd was active bidding from the first one in the ring till the end. If you have never been to that part of Canada it is my suggestion to make a trip there, to not only see the beautiful scenery but also see some very progressive friendly Shorthorn Breeders. I wish to thank them again for the wonderful hospitality while I was there.

$8,000 was the top lot for ½ interest in lot 1. Hill Haven Breathtaker 35Y was a white, polled, March 2011 cow sired

by HD Swagger 802 and out of Hill Haven Breathless 13U. This powerful female has produced some of the top offspring at Hill Haven along with being a multi time champion on the show road. Blenview Farms decided to add this donor cow to their up and coming program from Hill Haven Shorthorns for a $16,000 valuation. $20,000 was bid on lot 2b and 2c.

Lot 2b Hill Haven Breathtakers Joy 22d was a roan, horned, January 2016 sired

by DF Waco 6w and out of Hill Haven Breathtaker 35Y. This powerhouse of a bred heifer was bred to Free K-Kim Hot Commodity. Shadybrook Farms was the winning bidder to add to their already powerful herd for $12,500. Lot 2c was a full sister which she was a February 2016 heifer and was bred to Hill Haven Bold 4x for a February 2018 calf. Martyn Moore, Worchestershire, England & Horseshoecreek Farms of Wayburn, SK was the buyer for $7,500. $10,250 was the top selling open heifer. Lot 4 Hill Haven Breathless Charm 1E was a white, polled, January 2017 heifer sired by HD Swagger 802

and out of Hill Haven Breathless 13U making this female a full sib to lot 1.

Hawken Shorthorns, Glenavon, SK selected this powerhouse of a female.

I am very sure this female will do her share of winning on the tanbark as she was built for the long haul just as her full sister. Good luck Jodi Hawkins. $11,000 was another interesting top selling lot, it was lot 10a & 10c. Lot 10a Hill Haven Prettiest Woman24D was a Red White Marked February 2016 female sired by Shadybrook Hennesy 32Z and out of SULL Pretty Woman 2302. This powerfully stout heavy muscled female was bred to CSF Evolution HC for a very exciting calf.

Doug Cairns, Amherst, OH purchased this female for $7,500 Lot 10c was a red white marked February 2017 full sister and was taken by Glen Islay Shorthorns, Fergus, ON for $3,500. $9,000 One of the most talked about lot was lot 14A. Hill Haven Verona Girl 2E is a roan, polled, January 2017 heifer sired by CSF Evolution HC and out of Hill Haven Miss Verona 32V. This was a big framed, Big ribbed, heavy muscled female that will be shown very competitively for Diamond Creek Cattle Co., Weyburn, SK. =

2017 Ohio Fall Showcase Sale Summary 59 Total Lots 36 Live Lots....................$ 76,250....avg. $ Bred Purebred Females........................... avg. $ Bred Plus Females.................................... avg. $ Open Purebred Females.......................... avg. $ Steers......................................................... avg. $ Embryos Packages................................... avg. $ Semen Packages....................................... avg. $ Sale Gross..................$85,392

2,118 4,886 2,133 2,207 1,325 725 225

Saturday, September 24, 2017 Claylick Run Sale Facility, Newark, Ohio Sale Management: Ohio Shorthorn Association by: Mike Carper

In September, Shorthorn enthusiasts gathered in Newark, Ohio, to attend Ohio’s oldest continuing Shorthorn Sale, the Ohio Fall Shorthorn Showcase.

A large crowd came together to view a diverse offering of Shorthorn genetics assembled by Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association members. $4,650 – Lot 11 – Bred Purebred

Female – Rains Capella Today SYCVE Lot 11 was a crowd favorite, to say the least. Moderate, stout and powerful, this easy fleshing female commanded attention in the grass lots behind the auction facility and continued on to the sale ring to be the high seller of the afternoon. Good footed and functional.

This one is a cow. Purchased by Kara Dixon of Louisville, Ohio. $3,900 – Lot 3- Bred Purebred Female – LF Dazzling Fool 3315 Carper Family Shorthorns skimmed this red and white powerhouse right from the top of their program in order to offer the very best at the Showcase. A sound, sleek necked daughter of CF DZ Fool 686, Lot 3 is not only phenotypically compelling, she’s got the pedigree to really work for folks serious about producing high quality Shorthorn cattle. Purchased by Brandon Barr of Xenia, Ohio. $3,800 – Lot 12 – Bred Purebred Female – Byland Velvet 6M35. It does not matter which sale it is, if there

are Byland cattle in the lots, there is a following headed that direction. Lot 12 is a flashy, performance-oriented daughter of McCoy, with a solid pedigree and great numbers. The Byland program continues to churn out females that work and 6M35 is absolutely no exception. Purchased by Harbaugh Farms of Chana, Ill. $3,700 – Lot 19- Open Purebred Female – CFSH Fool’s Dazzle 1124D There is a ton of opportunity with this CLF Foolin’ Around daughter and the crowd at the Showcase picked right up on it. Lot 19 is a stylish, roan beauty with strong lines and tremendous shape through the center portion of her skeleton. A female like this will be a lot of fun in the show ring and will prove her value as a cow. Purchased by DuLynn Shorthorns of Millersburg, Ohio & = Brandon Barr of Xenia, Ohio.

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= Ad Index 5J Farms........................................................ 53 A Maternal Event Sale................................... 23 AAA Shorthorns............................................ 62 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc................... 69 Bartels Bros................................................... 62 Bennett Land & Cattle.................................. 62 Berg Shorthorns............................................ 62 Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns................................ 62 Bigelow Farms............................................... 62 Bo’s Shorthorns............................................. 62 Bollum Family Shorthorns.............................. 5 Bowman Superior Genetics........................... 62 Bridle Path Ranch......................................... 62 Broken Road Cattle Company...................... 62 Brooks, Bruce................................................ 60 Bye Well Shorthorns...................................... 62 Byland Polled Shorthorns.............................. 62 Cairns Shorthorns......................................... 62 Cates Farms................................................... 62 Cattle Visions.......................................... 54, 67 Cornerstone Farms.......................................... 7 Country K Shorthorns.................................. 62 Crawfdown Farms......................................... 62 Dav Mar Way Farms..................................... 62 Dedmon Shorthorns..................................... 62 DJS Shorthorns............................................. 63 Double C Shorthorns.................................... 63 DTR Cattle Co............................................. 63 Duis Farms.................................................... 63 Eyes on the Midwest Sale.............................. 11 Fiesera’s Polled Shorthorns............................. 63 Fischer Cattle Company................................ 63

Great Shorthorn Revival................................ 70 Greenhorn Cattle Company, LLC................. 63 Haumont Shorthorns.................................... 63 High Ridge Farm LTD.................................. 63 Homeplace Farms.......................................... 63 Hub Ranch Shorthorns................................. 63 Humble Stock Farm...................................... 63 Inness Shorthorns.......................................... 63 Iroquoian Shorthorns.................................... 63 James F. Bessler, Inc....................................... 54 Kearns Farms................................................. 63 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm........................... 63 Keystone Shorthorns..................................... 63 Keystone Shorthorns..................................... 64 Kohlstaedt Farms......................................... 124 KW Cattle Co............................................... 63 Laban Roanoke Farm.................................... 64 Lane Cattle.................................................... 64 Leveldale Farms............................................. 64 Little Cedar Cattle Co................................... 64 Longview Farms............................................ 64 Maple Brook Farms....................................... 64 Masonic Village............................................. 64 McKee........................................................... 64 Meyer Family Shorthorns.............................. 64 Meyer Farms................................................. 64 Montana Shorthorn Association.................... 68 Moon Creek Ranch....................................... 64 New River Cattle........................................... 64 Norman Farms.............................................. 64 Oler Farm..................................................... 64 Phildon Farms............................................... 64

Prospect Hill Shorthorns............................... 64 RC Show Cattle............................................ 64 Richardson Farms Shorthorns....................... 65 RL Cattle Company...................................... 65 Robjoy Shorthorns........................................ 65 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle.............................. 65 Rocky Branch Shorthorns............................. 65 Schrag Shorthorn Farms................................ 65 Sears Marketing Services, LLC...................... 60 SharBen Shorthorns...................................... 65 Showstock.com............................................. 69 Simon Farms................................................. 65 Singing H Shorthorns................................... 65 Smoky Mountain Farm................................. 65 Stangl Shorthorns.......................................... 65 Stone Springs Shorthorns.............................. 65 Strode Family Shorhtorns.............................. 65 Sullivan Farms........................................65, BC Sullivan Supply............................................. 54 Sutherland Shorthorns.................................. 65 Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns............................ 65 The Summit.................................................... 9 Top Notch Stock Farm.................................. 65 Turner Family Shorthorns............................. 65 Tynywtra’s..................................................... 54 Vogel Shorthorn Farm................................... 54 Walnut Springs Farms................................... 54 Warner Ranch............................................... 54 Waukaru Shorthorns..................................... 54 Wendt, Kevin................................................ 60 Wilson Livestock Agency............................... 54

November 14th, 2017

1st Annual Online Sale www.sconlinesales.com Hosted by Show Circuit Online Sales

Fall 2017 Online Sale

The Montana Shorthorn Association is please to present our 1st Annual Online Shorthorn Cattle Sale, hosted by Show Circuit Online Sales on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017. There will be a nice variety of Shorthorn genetics and cattle type offered for sale. If you are looking for cow/calf pairs, heifers, bulls or a prospect steer our members will have some of each consigned to well represent our breed. Be sure to mark your calendar and watch the SC Online sale roster for our upcoming event catalog.

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= Sales Calendar Sale Mangement • Online Sales • Private Treaty Sales

Nov. 4 - Leveldale Farms “Investment Sale”, Mason City, Ill.

Feb. 20 - Funding the Future Online Sale hosted on showstock.com

Nov. 11- 4 State Shorthorn Sale, Diamond, Mo.

Feb. 24-25 - Studer Shorthorns and Gilman Shorthorns, Don’t You Think It’s Time Online Bull Sale, Creston, Iowa hosted on showstock.com

Nov. 12 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Future Generations are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 14 - Montana Shorthorn Association Online Sale. www.sconlines.com Nov 23 - Canadian Agribition Shorthorn Sale, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Nov. 24 - Bollum Family Shorthorns “Red, White and Roan Saturday” Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn. breedersworld.com

Nov. 4 - Leveldale Farms “Investment Sale”, Mason City, IL. Nov. 12 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created Sale”, Louisville, KY.

Feb. 27 - Alden Farms/Highland Farms, Genetic Advancement Online Sale, Hamilton, Mo., and Pittsfield, Ill., hosted on showstock.com Mar. 3 - Kentucky Beef Expo Sale, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 18 - Gana Farms Production Sale, Martell, NE. Dec. 3 - Kohlstaedt Farms Herd Dispersion, Wellington, MO. Dec. 9 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, OH.

Mar. 4 - Cagwin Farms, Bold Future Online Sale, Virginia, Ill., hosted on showstock.com Mar. 6 - Leveldale Farms, Headquarters for Herd Bulls Online Sale, Mason City, Ill., hosted on showstock.com

Dec. 12 - Galbreath Farm & Shady Maple Farms, The Selection Sale, Shorthorn Bred Heifer Sale, online at www.showstock.com

Mar. 8 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns Bull Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Dec. 13 - KOLT Cattle “Holiday Choices” Online Sale, Seward, NE hosted on showstock.com

Mar. 10 - Tennessee Agribition Sale, Lebanan, Tenn.

Dec. 14 - Bar N Shorthorns Online Sale, Bellview, MN, online at www.showstock.com

Dec. 3 - Kohlstaedt Farms Herd Dispersion, Wellington, Mo.

Mar. 13-14 - Cates Farms, Modoc Madness Online Sale, Modoc, Ind., hosted on showstock.com

Jan. 14 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale, Denver, CO.

Dec. 9 - Paint Valley Farms & Byland Polled Shorthorns “A Maternal Event” Production Sale, Millersburg, Ohio.

Mar. 14-15 - Treasures of the Tank, Seward, Neb., hosted on showstock.com

Nov. 26 - Farrer Stock Farms, “Dynamic Dam Sale”, Royal Center, Ind. Nov. 28 - Ippensen Family Shorthorns & Herefords, “Dams of Distinction Online Sale, Bowen, Ill. www.breedersworld.com

Dec. 12 - Galbreath Farm & Shady Maple Farms, The Selection Sale, Shorthorn Bred Heifer Sale, online at www.showstock.com

Mar. 17 - Ohio Beef Expo Sale, Columbus, Ohio.

Jan. 30 - Galbreath Farm/Shady Maple Farm Early Bird Bull Sale, Enderlin, ND hosted on showstock. com Feb. 6 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Durhams in the Dakotas Bull Sale, Kathryn, ND

Mar. 17 - Waukaru Farms, The Gathering Bull Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Feb. 20 - Funding the Future Online Sale hosted on showstock.com

Dec. 13 - KOLT Cattle “Holiday Choices” Online Sale, Seward, Neb. hosted on showstock.com

Mar. 20 - Sullivan Farms, NO BULL Fall Heifer Online Sale, Dunlap, IA and Martell, Neb.

Dec. 14 - Bar N Shorthorns Online Sale, Bellview, Minn., online at www.showstock.com

Mar. 21 - Sullivan Farms, NO BULL Spring Show Heifer and Bred Heifer Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Feb. 24-25 - Studer Shorthorns and Gilman Shorthorns, Don’t You Think It’s Time Online Bull Sale, Creston, IA hosted on showstock.com

Jan. 14 - The Summit National Shorthorn Sale, Denver, Colo.

Mar. 22 - Sullivan Farms and Gana Farms, Designer Genes Online Semen and Embryo Sale, Dunlap, Iowa and Martrell, Neb.

Feb. 27 - Alden Farms/Highland Farms, Genetic Advancement Online Sale, Hamilton, MO and Pittsfield, IL hosted on showstock.com

Jan. 30 - Galbreath Farm/Shady Maple Farm Early Bird Bull Sale, Enderlin, ND. Hosted on showstock.com Feb. 6 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm, Durhams in the Dakotas Bull Sale, Kathryn, ND.

Mar. 25 - WHR Shorthorns, Lone Star Edition XX Sale, Van Alstyne, Texas Apr. 15 - Little Cedar Cattle Co., Springtime Revival, Meeker, Okla.

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