2016 May/June Shorthorn Country

may/june 2016

The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

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=Feature Articles Show Region Winners.................................................... 14 Same Stuff Different Day............................................... 20 What to Expect From Genomic Testing......................... 22 AJSA Board Candidates.................................................. 26

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Shorthorn Update ...................................................... 6 Association Outlook.................................................. 10 Beef Business ............................................................ 30 News & Notes .......................................................... 33 Sales Calendar .......................................................... 53 Ad Index .................................................................. 54

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*x4229208 • 5/9/14 sire: KOLT-RGLC Simplify 330X ET • dam: AF SL SS Revival 1005 CED: 2; BW: 3.1; WW: 60; YW: 73; MK: 22; TM: 52; CEM: -4; CW: 16; REA: 0.02; MB: 0.06; FT: -0.03; $CEZ: 6.75; $BMI: 106.88; $F: 55.17

As I travel to all the sales, the question is always where to find that AL SL SS Revival 1005 - dam clean bull with power and style? Well here he is!

He also has one of the best mama cows in the breed. He carries a low birth EPD. There are not a lot of these kind of genetics on the open market. So be ALERT and make RED ALERT a part of your breeding plan. THF/PHAF/DSF. Available through Cattle Visions.

Owners:

Kohlstaedt Farms Brian Kohlstaedt

1258 Hwy. 131 • Wellington, Missouri 64079 cell: 816.716.4614 • bkohlstaedt@yahoo.com

ROD Shorthorn Farms

Ostermeyer Shorthorns

Rodeny Rod Allen & Trisha Ostermeyer 21965 3150 East St. • Arlington, Illinois 61312 4795 Magruder Rd • Odessa, Missouri 64076 office: 815-849-5700 • cell: 815-703-4553 816-694-8134 rodneyrod@plantpioneer.com shorthorn country = may/june 2016 5

=Shorthorn Update Reminder!

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

7607 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151-1544 816-599-7777 • FAX: 816-599-7782

Rick Leone, 719-468-1981 Tom Turner, 614-499-5248

Montie Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO montie@shorthorn.org Jacob Alden, director of member services, field rep cell: 402-660-9048 • jake@shorthorn.org Gwen Crawford, director of junior activities gwen@shorthorn.org Kathleen (Kat) Aschoff, customer services speicialist & registrations • kat@shorthorn.org Julie Lewis, administrative assistant • julie@shorthorn.org Rochelle Wilson, accountant • rochelle@shorthorn.org Heather Lange, customer service & registrations heather@shorthorn.org

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 Haley Alden, president National Shorthorn Lassies Amanda Gipe McKeith, president

ASA Dates of Note May May 1 May 1 May 1 May 15 May 15 May 30 May 31

AJSA Scholarship App. Due Entry Deadline: National Jr. Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference Ownership Deadline: National Jr. Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference Late Entry Deadline: National Jr. Show & Youth Conference.

Substituation Deadline: National Jr. Show & Youth Conference ASA office closed Memorial Day All performance data must be submitted to be included in the Fall 2016 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation

May 31

All ShorthornPlus animals must be registered to receive Fall 2016 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation EPDs.

June June 14-17 BIF Annual Meeting & Symposium, Manhattan, Kan. June 14 IGS Producer Seminar, 10:30am-Noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Manhattan, Kan. July July 2-7 National Junior Shorthorn Show, St. Paul, Minn. Minn. State Fairgrounds July 4 ASA office closed 4th of July July 29-31 KEY Conference

Transferring Bred Females There is a new policy that all bred females being transferred at ASA must have all the breeding information including name and registration number of sires, type of service, date of service and/or pasture exposure dates to and from, at the time the bred female is transferred to a new owner.

We ask that members please make sure all your contact information (address, email, and phone numbers) are all up to date on your account. It is important to have correct addresses when we mail information as we are finding a number of returned addresses.

- Any transfers needed for upcoming shows, please do not wait until the last minute to complete those!

- If your membership is not paid, you are no longer able to register any animal!

Website Updates We have recently added and updated some information on the ASA website. For example; the Education tab and the FAQ’s under the Registrations tab. Continue to look on the website for future updates and added material!

Non-Certificate Bulls To make a bull non-certificate, ALL DNA requirements for an A.I. sire must be complete before we will make them non-certificate.

2016 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference July 2-7, 2016 • St. Paul, MN Entries WILL NOT be accepted after May 15. visit www.juniorshorthorn.org

NEW ASA ADDRESS: 7607 NW Prairie View Rd Kansas City, MO 64151 Phone: 816.599.7777 • Fax: 816.599.7782

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

2016 International Year Code: D

Miscellaneous Information • Effective March 1, 2016, DNA sent to the office without complete paperwork will occur an additional charge.

• When sending semen samples to the ASA office for genetic testing, please enclose the sample in cardboard packaging or place the straw in an ink pen to protect your sample during shipping.

• Effective January 1, 2015, EPD’s will only be available to Whole Herd Reporting (WHR) members of the American Shorthorn Association.

As a reminder, regardless of membership status of owner, an animal registered by a WHR breeder will have access to EPDs for the lifetime of that animal.

• All A.I. Sires and Donor Dams are required to have all genetic conditions tested (TH, PHA, DS) and DNA genotype (SeekSire) completed before registration of progeny.

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05.28.16 Selling SULL Destiny’s Best 1025 ET calves sired by Red Knight and Maxim and embryos.

12:00 NOON CL ARION, IA

CYT June Flower 9107 sells along with a daughter, ET calf and embryos.

Shadybrook Lady 52T sells along with a daughter and embryos.

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SS Dream Lady 420 - five daughters of Dream Lady 420 sell and embryos from this powerful cow family.

::: SALE OFFERING ::: 32 Spring Calving Pairs 6 Fall Calving Cows 30 Spring ET Calves w/ Recip mother 7 Fall Calving ET Bred Recip Cows 3 Fall Calving Bred Heifers 31 Bred Heifers to Calve in 2017 5 Fall Yearling Heifers 3 Mature Bulls 771 Embryos 2,500 Units of Semen 1 Cell Line on SS Augusta Pride 3127

SULL Goose’s Bo 8515 sells along with several ET calves, pregnancies and embryos.

CYT Max Rosa Cyclone 2144 Selling three daughters of Max Rosa 310 and nine daughters of Max Rosa 9111.

Hi View Roan Ruby sells along with her ET heifer calf and embryos.

Videos and catalog will be online at www.cyclonetrace.com after May 2nd.

John R. Hagie 515.851.1007 • jhagie@hagie.com Clarion, IA • www.cyclonetrace.com Pete Hunter, 515.571.5630 Jess Recknor, 507.383.8529 Sale Managed by ...

Jeff Aegerter, 402.641.4696 jeff.aegerter@gmail.com 520 S. Evergreen Drive, Seward, NE 68434 shorthorn country = may/june 2016

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=Association Outlook Shorthorn Impact Initiative Develop Better Shorthorn Cattle (See the difference in 5 years) • Shorthorn Breeders Producing Better Animals o Use Extensive Culling Practices Create Sire Test Program (2 years to have program in full swing) • Identify Cooperator Commercial Test Herds o Shorthorn Breeders Contribute Semen for Sire Testing Membership Recognition (By next annual meeting) • Develop More Programs To Recognize Members o Years of Membership, Shows, Performance and Special Achievements

Create “ASA Sire Test Program” (In full operation within 2 years) • Identify Cooperator Commercial herds o Shorthorn breeders contribute semen for sire testing o Purpose: To compare multiple sires on similar base cows • Measure fertility • CE score • Birth weight • Weaning weight • Yearling weight • Actual Carcass data on animals harvested • Possible get record on replacement females kept • Data collected will give information on breed strengths and weaknesses o Compare sires in breed and out of breed o Identify individual sires that excel in specific traits o Prove Shorthorn maternal strength with replacement daughters o Prove fertility, CE, and BW for Shorthorn o Prove growth rate for Shorthorn o Prove gain ability in feed lot o Prove Shorthorn carcass traits with cattle harvested Structure of Program for Shorthorn Breeders • Breeder Nominates a Bull (Bull needs to be approved for program) o Breeder supplies 25 units of semen o Estimate 12 to 18 calves born o Enrollment fee per sire paid by breeder (if sire is accepted) • Estimated fee per sire enrolled $1,250 i. Cooperator paid for collecting and turning in data ii. Fees for carcass or ultrasound data collected • Semen placement and performance information will go through ASA o ASA will place multiple sires in Cooperator herds if possible • Need multiple sires or comparison to different breed ASA Sire Test Program Results • Used for breed promotion to Industry • Resulting performance will indicate value of Shorthorn in industry o As Maternal breed o For carcass traits o For any other trait that shows an advantage to the industry

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ontinuing with the Impact Initiative, I have outlined the Sire Test Program to the left. This program gives both the breeder and the breed real performance data based on usage in a commercial setting. This type of activity on Shorthorn sires supplies the data used by commercial cattlemen when making genetic selections in commercial herds across America.

It is imperative that the sires used in this program are problem free for calving.

Cooperator herd owners will let everyone know if they had problems with BW or calving. It will become impossible to get new cooperator herds if they experience this issue. On the flip side, if cooperator herds have a good experience, they will tell their story which will become a promotion for Shorthorns throughout the industry.

The importance of this program is essential to reaching the goals and initiatives set by our Board of Directors after Impact 2015. First we need to make our cattle better and then compare them throughout the industry for everyone to see just how much good Shorthorns can contribute to the entire cattle industry. This type program has helped elevate other breeds’ acceptance in the commercial cattle world and has added value to all registered cattle in those breeds.

The ASA Board of Directors made a united decision to enhance and promote Shorthorn acceptance in the commercial cattle industry as their #1 objective! This program is a valuable asset to reach that goal!

Having just returned from the World Shorthorn Conference in Uruguay, I found it quite interesting that most other countries have the same goals as ASA. They feel the need to make Shorthorns more acceptable in the commercial industry. Much attention and many comments were made regarding the need to have more young people involved in the breed and attend future conferences. The group, as a whole, share common goals and have an understanding of the need for technology to drive the breed forward worldwide. I recommend everyone attend this event in the future. The next Shorthorn World Conference will be held in 2019 in Australia. =

The ASA Sire Test Program will Prove the Value of Shorthorn Heterosis COLLABERATION OF COOPERATER HERDS AND SHORTHORN BREEDERS SENDS MESSAGE TO THE CATTLE INDUSTRY

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Show Region Winners * Editor's Note: Winners are selected through a point tally process based on points earned at various Regional shows and provided by the American Shorthorn Association. Point amounts are based on the show and number of head exhibited. As with the reporting of show results, Shorthorn Country assumes no responsibility for partial or incomplete listings of multiple ownership of animals. Ownership information was provided by the American Shorthorn Association. We regret any errors or omissions which may have occurred.

North Central Region

Region 1: North Central North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska

2015-16 NORTH CENTRAL REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR

2015-16 NORTH CENTRAL REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR GCS Prince Charming

SULL Crystal’s Swan ET David Smith, Boulder, Colo.

Heifer placing: BERG Ruby Pride ET, Berg Shorthorns, Osage, Iowa.

Southeast Region 2015-16 SOUTHEAST REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR - TIE

Rosemary Thompson, Gilman, Iowa Bull placing: STUDER’S Public Notice, Studer Shorthorns, Creston, Iowa.

Region 2: Southeast Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi

2015-16 NORTH EAST REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR

GCC Margie Asset 60 Mattie Williams, Gamalil, Ky.

CLF Foolin’ Around Cedar Lane Farm, Cedarville, Ohio

GCC MCC Simple Margie 61 Molly Williams, Gamalil, Ky.

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Bull placing: LSF RobJoy East Rider, Venture Show Cattle, Gamalil, Ky.

Northeast Region

Region 3: Northeast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia

2015-16 NORTHEAST REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR

2015-16 NORTHEAST REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR CF JBC Caroline 487 HC ET

CLF Foolin’ Around

Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind.

Cedar Lane Farm, Cedarville, Ohio.

Bull placing: Key Ridge Tace 418, Key Ridge Shorthorns, Bellaire, Ohio.

South Central Region

Region 4: South Central Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana

2015-16 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR

2015-16 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR JCC The Heat

AF Shannon Margie 1330 Darci Cash, Fay, Okla.

Jeepetta Cattle Co., Chickasha, Okla.

Bull placing: CCF Saturn, Crow Creek Farms, Lawton, Okla.

West Region

Region 5: West Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California

2015-16 WEST REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR Picture not available

Picture not available 2015-16 WEST REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR

LC Welcome Lady 893

LC Sonny T 842

Don Cardy, Turlock, Calif.

Heifer placing: LC Augusta Pate 1383, Don Cardy, Turlock, Calif.

Don Cardey, Turlock, Calif.

Bull placing: LC Sonny TT 1253, Don Cardey, Turlock, Calif.

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World Shorthorn Conference & Council Meeting Held in Uruguay

Associations from multiple countries came together in Punta Del Este in April.

Associations from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Canada and Uruguay took part in the conference. Included in the speaker line-up were three U.S. industry experts. Dr. Mark Tallman, from the USDA Meat Animal Research Center, in Clay Center, Neb., offered two presentations on heterosis and genetics.

Barry Jordan of Waukaru Farms in Indiana presented a session on Shorthorn getting marketing share.

Montie Soules, CEO of the American Shorthorn Association in Kansas City, Mo., presented information on multibreed genetic evaluation and international collaboration for Shorthorn performance genetic evaluations. Other US attendees included past American Shorthorn Association, president, Dr. Les Mathers, Rhonda Soules, JR Glover and Voting delegates Lee and Joy Kirby.

A photo of this group is attached for publication with this release.

The President of the World Shorthorn Council and Uruguay Shorthorn Association Dr. Walter Mario Damboriarena, orchestrated a tour of the Uruguay Shorthorn operations and led the conference.

During the conference, the Conrad Resort also hosted the meeting of the World Shorthorn Council where Lawrie Willet from Australia was elected as President for a three-year term. Frank Mills of the U.K. is retiring after 17 years of service as Secretary of the Council. Voting delegates from the U.S. were Montie Soules and Lee and Joy Kerby.

The next World Shorthorn Conference and Council Meeting will be held in 2019 in Australia, then on to Canada in 2022 and it will be held in the U.S. in 2025. =

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Don, Miranda, Darci, Dalton and Dayson Cash Rt1 Box 466 • Fay, Oklahoma 73646 580-623-0278 • cashlivestock@gmail.com

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Left to right: Dr. Mark Tallman, USDA Meat Animal Research Center; Dr Les Mathers, Mason City, Ill.; Rhonda Soules, Skiatook, Okla.; Lee and Joy Kerby, Philadelphia,Tenn.; Barry Jordan, Rensselaer, Ind.; Montie Soules, ASA Executive Secretary/CEO, Kansas City, Mo.; JR Glover, Orlando, Fla.

x4220858 bd 1/11/15 sire: Free K-Kim Hot Commodity ET dam: KSD Mirage Lady 1211 ET

CED: 6; BW: 2.1; WW: 63; YW: 74; MK: 18; CEM: 0; CW: 16; REA: -0.14; MB: 0.15; FT: -0.02; $CEZ: 21.91; $BMI: 120.28; $F: 57.88

• Reserve Champion, Tri-State in Amarillo • Reserve Champion, Tulsa State Fair • Reserve Division Champion, Fort Worth

Jeepetta Cattle Company Beverly Freed

2763 County Street 2794 • Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018 405-370-1481 • jeepettabf@gmail.com Lee Jones, Herdsman: 405-999-2532

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Same Stuff Different Day

by Grant Alexander

After writing these editorials for over 15 years now, I sometimes wonder if anyone even reads them. Then someone will say they agree or disagree with something I wrote and I then decide to write another. After many years, I have to admit that I am starting to think that I am only repeating myself. I am quite sure that is often the case!

I am going to try to keep this editorial short. There are a few reasons for doing this. First, I am writing this just before our bull and heifer sale and there seems to be a thousand things to do right now. I have often said that anyone who has never held their own sale has no idea of how much work and time has to be dedicated to them. It is also calving time here and the arrival of new calves never gets old for me. It is as exciting today as it was when I first started to help my parents with their cattle. That said, it can be a very exhausting time, especially as a person starts to get older. A while ago, I was asked how long I planned on raising cattle. My reply was that I wished I could do this for another 30 years. I know that is not possible but I would not want to do anything else. The cattle business, and especially these Shorthorns, have been a major part of my life. I have had numerous opportunities to do something else, but I have continued to raise Shorthorns simply because I cannot think of anything I would rather be doing. I don’t know many people who have been able to spend their lifetime doing the only thing they ever wanted to do.

There have been many rough patches along the road I have chosen, but it has been a fun ride!

I have said this before, but I think it is worth repeating. In my entire lifetime raising Shorthorn cattle, I do not remember anytime where the future of this breed was any brighter.

That is one of the reasons I want to do

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this for awhile longer. This Shorthorn deal is starting to really be fun! I am seeing a huge change in the mindset of our breeders in recent years. Shorthorn breeders are proud to say they raise this breed and the inferiority complex that so many had a few years ago, has evaporated… and it is about time!

This was brought home to me recently when I was talking with a well known man in the beef business who deals with cattle of all breeds on an everyday basis. We had not had a visit for a few months and in our discussion about what is happening in the industry, he said that he felt that the Shorthorn breed (and he mentioned one other breed) could be coming upon their best years in history. After making this comment, he then added a caveat to that statement and he said “it will depend on how your breeders promote and market the breed to the beef industry.” I had to agree with him, as I have felt this way for a long time now and I have written about this in the Canadian Report magazine. This man said that he hears more cattlemen talking about how much they like some of the Shorthorn cattle they are seeing, but they also comment that it is hard to find out just where they can find good Shorthorn bulls and females in any numbers. I think this man identified a significant issue that we all have as breeders. With many commercial cow herds growing in size their owners do not want to have to go to several farms with five or six bulls to select from.

They prefer to go someplace where there are numbers of replacement bulls and females to select from.

How do we as Shorthorn breeders deal with this problem? Well, maybe we have to start to work together and establish some performance bull tests that have larger numbers of bulls than we have done in the past. Maybe there are other options and I am only mentioning this to start a discussion

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within our breed as to how we can advance the Shorthorn in a fast changing industry. Personally, I think we have an opportunity that our fathers and grandfathers only dreamed of. I get excited when I think about the possibilities, but I also get depressed when I see so many breeders continuing to do the same thing they have done for decades, and in some cases, for generations. The world around us is changing and while it seems that change is often slow in the beef industry, I think we are seeing changes at a far faster rate than ever before, and these changes will only get faster.

I think Shorthorn breeders in Canada have done a good job in advancing the quality of the breeding stock they are producing, but we cannot rest on our laurels. Seeking improvement is an every day job and in order to do this, we need to understand what the beef industry wants and needs. One of the first things anyone has to do, when the product you are producing is not selling, is stop and take an honest look at what you are producing. Is it as good, or better, than the product your competitors are producing? If it isn’t, it is time to make the changes that will improve the quality of the cattle you produce.

Maybe you need to address your marketing program. As farmers and ranchers, we are all much better at production than we are at marketing our products. They have to go hand in hand.

I think I better head back to do another late night check in the barn, and wrap this editorial up. I think I need some sleep… or maybe a Snickers bar… or both!♦ Until next time, Grant

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What to Expect From Genomic Testing The new multi-breed genetic evaluation with the American Simmental Association has been a fairly smooth transition from a data and EPD perspective. Coupled with the database move to Digital Beef, there’s been a lot to digest in the last 12 months.

Breeders have done a tremendous job of adopting and understanding the new breed averages and variation versus the old system. Likewise, your dedication to seeing that genomics is a tool in the box for all Shorthorn breeders has been incredible. On the other hand, much to our disappointment, the genomics ‘train’ has been an extremely slow ride with a number of stops, delays, and outright frustrations. Rest assured, the train is still on the tracks and headed in the right direction, albeit at a sluggish pace. This article should help prepare you for when the genomics train finally reaches the station. As well, it will offer insight for when utilizing genomics is a good idea versus other genetic selection tools already in your arsenal.

First of all, it is extremely important breeders understand genomic tests are not the ‘golden egg’ to beef production, maybe just the shiniest one of the dozen. Likewise, genomics cannot replace the need for collecting performance and carcass information on your herd. In reality, data submission is more important than ever to ensure that the money you invest in a genomic test is worth the spend. Like every other column on the paper, a genomic score is only as good as the data behind it, or in front of it (chronologically) in this case. Genomic tests are generated by taking information from higher accuracy animals, then using it to help predict the performance of young, low accuracy animals. As a result, genomics can only enhance the traits we already collect.

For example, Shorthorn breeders will not be able to pull a hair or blood sample to enhance udder quality or docility until an EPD for those traits exists.

Which animals in my herd do I test? When do I collect and submit the samples?

In developing the tests, we asked for semen and/or DNA samples on older A.I. sires. Moving forward, there will be

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no reason to dig in the tank and test old genetics. Genomics cannot help the EPDs of high accuracy animals; they were used as the baseline for comparison to get the breed started towards genomic-enhanced EPDs. The true value of genomics is enhancing young animals not yet old enough to generate progeny, particularly daughters in production. Under the current system, a sire is 4-5 years old before performance data from his daughters can affect his EPD profile. A genomic test can fast forward some traits on the paper as if the bull already has 15 daughters in production! Young bulls or heifers that show promise can be tested as young as 1 month of age. If pulling hair, be sure that the root follicles or “root bulbs” come out with the hair strand. A blood sample may be better for extremely young cattle. Results from the genomic test may help breeders make decisions on how to manage or market that individual.

Many breeders collect DNA samples for genomic testing at either weaning or yearling. The cattle are in the chute, making the collection of hair or blood a part of the routine. Decisions can be made at a later date as to which animals actually get submitted; no need to submit DNA on critters headed to the cull pen or feedlot. In contrast, samples need to be submitted well in advance of printed sale catalogs. For example, if your bulls or females sell in March, submit the DNA in the fall so results enter the genetic evaluation and enhance the EPDs that typically come out in January.

What could I learn from the genomic information?

The days of stars and 1-10 scores for individual traits are gone. All genomic results are incorporated into the EPDs of the individual. It is important to note that genomics cannot “enhance” every trait on the paper equally.

Unfortunately, some traits are largely controlled by the environment the calf endures; others are much more controlled by genetics. For example, the sex of the calf and the color of the hide are 100% controlled by genetics. No matter what we do to that animal from a management standpoint will not change the sex or the color of the calf at

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birth. On the other hand, a trait like Maternal Calving Ease EPD has a huge environmental component. How we feed, breed, and manage that cow can largely affect her ability to calve.

However, genomics can play a significant role in this trait by offering genetic insight to the likelihood that a bull’s daughter will calve on their own.

In a nutshell, the harder the trait is to measure, the more important genomics can become at enhancing the EPD. Genomics also somewhat rely on the heritability of a trait. Heritability is the measure from 0 to 1 used to describe the level of genetic influence on the trait versus environment. Some look at heritability like a percentage of the phenotype that is ‘inherited’ by genetics. The higher the number, the more genetics influence the result.

Marbling is a unique trait where genomics has been successful.

Heritability for marbling is considered moderately heritable at approximately 0.30-0.35 for most breeds. A few small segments of the genome in some breeds do a very good job of predicting marbling, so the genomic test is successful. Other traits like Scrotal Circumference have very low heritability (0.10-0.15). If a genomic test can find markers that have a large influence on scrotal circumference, then the test has value. However, if scrotal circumference is truly controlled by thousands of gene segments, then the likelihood a genomic test is useful is very low. Breed to breed, genomics may show real promise for a trait in one breed, but be virtually useless in another breed. As a result, breed associations must independently develop and validate their own genomic tests.

Please don’t let the chart overwhelm you; it can be very useful in understanding the effect genomics can have on an EPD. The Accuracy from 0 to 1 is down the left side. Individual EPDs are across the top. Keep in mind that some columns are not Shorthorn EPDs…yet. Most all pedigree estimate EPDs (the average of the sire and dam’s

EPDs) come in under 0.10 Accuracy.

Obviously, if the breeder reports calving ease, birth, weaning, and yearling data on the bull, the Accuracy for the bull’s growth traits can go up to roughly 0.35.

Let’s use BW as an example. If you buy a yearling bull that is a +2.0 on BW EPD and his Accuracy is 0.10, the chart tells us that 68% of the time (1 standard deviation) the bull’s “true” EPD for BW will be between -0.7 and 4.7. And yes, 32% of the time, his true EPD could be even worse…or even better than that.

If the Shorthorn genomic test is run on that bull, his BW EPD may be +2.5 with an Accuracy of .40. Now, refer to the chart. The bull is now plus or minus 1.8, making his EPD likely between +0.7 and +4.3. We gain confidence that the bull is likely not a candidate for heifers. I would encourage you to enter the following link in your browser and read Dr. Scott Greiner’s article that further explains the chart. https://www.herdbook.org/simmapp/act ion/pages.PagesAction/eventSubmit_displa yPage/T/pageId/15/ Given our relatively small sample size, genomics for the Shorthorn breed will be an ongoing commitment from breeders of all sizes. The more performance data that gets submitted, the better the genomic tests can become. As an example, if we find a “rock star” bull for Marbling EPD based on ultrasound and the genomic test, we still need to follow his progeny to the rail and collect marbling scores or at least scan his sons and daughters to prove the bull even further. Then, we revalidate the genomic test for Marbling EPD and it becomes even more powerful and more significant as a tool for selection. In the end, genomics can be a real asset to breeders with just a few cows, those that rely heavily on embryo transfer, or breeders with large contemporary groups as they try to find ‘the one’ that will give them an edge or move their herd forward at an accelerated pace. The train is comin’. =

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AJSA Board Candidates...............

Avery Bennett is currently attending Des Moines Area Community College transfer program. He will transfer to Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo., fall of 2016 to earn his Liberal Arts degree with emphasis of Pre Optometry. Avery is the son of David and Laurie B e n n e t t , Richland, Iowa.

Avery bought his first Shor thornPlus heifer in 2007, she did well in the show ring and raised many quality offspring. His herd of registered Shorthorn/ShorthornPlus is now over 20. Avery has added artificial insemination classes so he could A.I. his animals, along with studying the bulls and talking to other Shorthorn breeders to advance the genetics of his herd.

Avery has been active with FFA, receiving Pekin FFA Scholar Degree and State Degree; State and National Fitting Contest, was awarded first place; Jefferson Country and Iowa Cattlemen Association, received the Jeffereson County Cattlemen Scholarship in May 2015; and Iowa Junior Beef Breeders Association Shorthorn and Maine Anjou Association, were he received the IJBBA Collegiate Scholarship in January 2016.

Avery feels that making personal connections with people of all ages is an area of strength that he feels will be a valuable asset as an AJSA Board member. He’s passionate about showing cattle and has been involved in many different levels and capacities in the show arena. He believes his enthusiasm, outgoing personality, and caring for the Shorthorn breed makes me an ideal candidate for the AJSA Board. The Shorthorn Association has provided him with invaluable opportunities that have positively shaped his life, and feels it is time to pay back those good deeds by being a leader and ambassador of this great breed.

Damin Hadorn-Papke is the son of Jeff Hadorn and Leetecia Papke, Eau Claire, Wis. and is a sophomore at The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire obtaining a Bachelor of Science,

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majoring in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience.

Along with Damin’s show career he has also been a Junior Board member with the AJSA, 2015-2016. Has served as Vice President for the Wisconsin State Junior Shorthorn Association, 20142015. Served as the first Junior member of the Eau Claire County Livestock Group. Student Senate Scholar for the State of Wisconsin. Provide free showing and fitting clinics to local youth. Mentor at least one youth a year in our county managerial program.

Provide pre-fair assistance to youth that have purchased show animals from us at no charge. Made the Dean’s List his first year in college and current semester. Farm Bureau Award and Outstanding Achiever in 4-H award for Eau Claire County. He also achieved a Black belt in Karate at the age of 7, along with basketball, football, track and soccer.

Through his involvement in several organizations as both a committee member or officer, Damin has the skills to review facts, listen to arguments impartially, provide personal experiences while maintaining decorum at meetings. The need to make sure all youth are highlighted at the National Shows is a necessary and critical tool that needs to be continuously stressed to not only maintain but increase participation.

Danielle Thompson is a freshman at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

She is the daughter of Cari and Rick Pe n n i n g t o n , Gr a n d v i e w, Texas.

Danielle has been involved in a number of activities that will be of benefit for her becoming a Junior Board member.

2015 National Shorthorn Lassie Queen competition, where she was third runner up. Johnson County 4-H Dairy

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Judging 2014-2015. 2015 Johnson County Livestock Show; 2013-2015 Texas Junior Shorthorn Association State Show, where she was on the first place team senior sales, and Grand Champion Senior Showman 2014 and Reserve Senior Showman 2015. 2014 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble, Overall Supreme Champion Beef Heifer.

Danielle feels the position of a Junior Board of Director serves to not only represent the American Shorthorn Association but also the exhibitors and families within the Association. Serving as a Junior Board Director for the American Shorthorn Association is an honorable position that requires one to have communication skills, leadership, and determination. She possess all of these characteristics, and has the determination to succeed and the willingness to work. She takes pride in helping others and never takes for granted the opportunity to meet with breeders and other exhibitors. She understands the responsibilities associated with representing a national organization and can assure the American Shorthorn Association that she will represent the breed to her fullest potential, and go out of her way to complete any task at hand.

Jake Nikkel is a senior at McPherson High School, McPherson, Kan. Jake has plans to attend Kansas State University in Manhatten, Kan., to major in Feed Science and Nutrition. Jake is the son of Jon & Lisa Nikkel, McPherson, Kan. Jake’s family’s interaction with the Shorthorn breed actually pre-dates him. My father grew up with a small Shorthorn herd. He and his brother showed Shorthorns in Kansas and attended the Shorthorn Junior Nationals. When Jake was eight years old and got his first Shorthorn heifer to show – he knew he was in it for the long haul. It has been his goal to be a breeder. His first Junior National in Grand Island, 2012, he has dreamt of picking up a show program and seeing many Nikkel prefixes. Jakes

has come to appreciate the breed for the maternal nature and the docility of the cows and the show ring presence that this breed maintains.

Jake’s show ring accomplishments have been many including, 2016 National Western Stock Show Grand Champion Team Member in the Sullivan Supply Team Fitting Contest; Graduate of the 2014 KSU Animal Sciences Leadership Academy; Grand Champion Bred & Owned Shorthorn Steer, 2015 Shorthorn Junior Nationals; 5th Overall Senior High Point, 2015 Shorthorn Junior Nationals; Reserve Champion Senior Showman, 2015 Shorthorn Junior Nationals.

Jake is a member of the Kansas Junior Shorthorn Association and is currently serving as president. He also participates in Kansas State Wild Kids 4-H Club/McPherson County 4H/McPherson FFA; McPherson High School FFA; and High School Football.

Jake says that watching others on the board inspired him to want to be a part of a national youth organization. He has worked hard with KJSA, FFA and in 4H – as well as learning things and meeting people over the past several years to prepare himself to be a good board member. One of his goals if he is selected to the board will be to grow membership and try to inspire kids to be involved in their state Shorthorn organizations and ultimately run AJSA board just as the board members at his past few Junior Nationals did for him.

Joshua Lorenz is the son of Jerry and Kim Lorenz.

Joshua is currently a junior at Illinois State Un i v e r s i t y, Normal, Ill. My family has raised numerous N a t i o n a l Champions and also many more State Fair champions. Seeing my family’s cattle that we raised win is a great accomplishment to him. After Joshua graduates college he plans on getting a job and having his herd of Shorthorn cattle and continue to raise them.

Joshua was the president of his FFA chapter, he was also 4-H club president, vice-president and treasurer. He is also part of the agricultural fraternity Alpha Gamma Rho. Joshua has served on the Illinois Junior Shorthorn Association, and is currently serving as the Show Chairman for the IJSA. Joshua wants to run for the American Junior Shorthorn Board

Director position because he loves the Shorthorn breed. He has raised Shorthorn cattle and shown Shorthorn cattle his entire life. This breed has given him a lot and he wants the chance to return the favor to the breed.

He has participated in many of the activities that our breed offers. All of these have helped him become a better public speaker and more of a wellrounded person.

Martha Cowherd is the daughter of Delmar and Patty Cowherd, Blackburn, Mo., she currently is attending State Fair Community College, Sedalia, Mo., pursuing her Associates of Art Degree and plans to further her career at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo., to receive a Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business Management.

Martha is still involved in FFA, but she is also heavily involved in: the Missouri’s Juniors Shorthorn Association as the vice president in 2014 and president in 2015. She has also been involved in breeding and selling Shorthorn cattle for the past nine years. Showing cattle has been one of the main things in her life as she has been showing Shorthorn cattle locally and across the US for the past eight years. Martha has also been very involved in the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association; 4-H; State Fair Community College Ag Club, and Girl Scouts. One of the great things that she enjoyed with all of these great organizations was community service.

She has 120 hours of community service this past year.

She has helped clean streets after our local street fair, help put recyclable items in the recycle bin for the elderly members of the community, helped in a community wide

flower project, and helped mulch the trees in our local park. She has had the great opportunity to attend the Washington Leadership Conference twice in her high school career as part of our FFA chapter. While there, they packaged meals for the homeless and needy people in Africa.

Martha believes that she would be a great candidate for the American Junior Shorthorn Board of directors because she has a great love for the Shorthorn breed. I believe my experience with the Missouri Junior Shorthorn Association along with her personal enjoyment of seeing the breed that she loves advance and be better known throughout the United States helps her be a valuable part of the organization. She believes that she upholds the beliefs and values of the American Junior Shorthorn Association and wants to help Americans learn that there are more than just black cows in this great country. If she were to become a member of the American Junior Shorthorn Association Board she would like to try and improve upon the education of our breed and help teach younger beef members the advantages of the Shorthorn breed compared to others. =

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now be able to offer Genomic-Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs) in the Fall 2016 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation.

The ASA will offer two different GeneSeek Genomic Profile (GGP) tests, the GGP-High Density (HD) and the GGP-Low Density (LD) profile. Both

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tests include key markers for maternal, performance and carcass traits. Both tests will provide GE-EPDs and parentage markers, because the parentage markers are included either profile can be used to satisfy the parentage marker requirement for AI Sires and Donor Dams.

So which test is right for me?

The GGP-HD 150K test provides the most accuracy and information with up to 150,000 markers built into the test.

With the amount of information gained, this test it is recommended for elite sires and dams. Animals profiled with this test will also be used to revalidate and develop new genomic tests for the breed in the future. The cost of the GGP-HD 150K test is $90, the lab also offers a GGP-HD bundle that includes TH, PHA and DS for $125.

The GGP-LD test provides high accuracy genomics at a more affordable and cost effective rate than its high density counterpart. This test is recommended for profiling young bulls and replacement heifers. The cost of the GGP-LD test is $55 and the lab also offers a GGP-LD Bundle that includes TH, PHA, DS for $85.

If you previously submitted animals for ASA training populations those individuals will already be included in the next evaluation and will receive GEEPDs, so there is no need to resubmit new samples. If an animal has previously been tested at GeneSeek for genetic conditions or parentage verification, a request can be made to profile the sample that is already on file, by contacting the office.

It is important to remember that profiling your herd doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean you can retire your scales or stop collecting data, the actual performance data is still as important as ever. The more performance data and animals profiled will only help to strengthen and build upon the tests currently offered. These are exciting times for the breed and this new tool in the tool box will allow members to speed up genetic progress by identifying superior animals as well as making more informed culling decisions without the added cost of developing inferior animals to put back into the herd. To be included in the next evaluation all testing must be completed

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Meet the Interns We would like to welcome to the ASA/AJSA team Abbey Martin of Rocky Ford, Colorado.

Abbey is attending Oklahoma State University with a major in Agricultural Communications and a minor in Agribusiness. She will be receiving her diploma upon completion of her internship here at ASA. She is most excited about working with professionals in the industry and improving her skills in a true work environment. She hopes to learn some of the ins and out of what a breed association does on a day to day basis and how she can improve and progress in the industry. Martin’s livestock background consists of helping her parents with their 40 head herd, showing steers in 4-H for nine years, along with her experience of being a carcass data collector on the end of the production side.=

Abbey Martin Taylor Wilkins comes to us from Brooker, Florida. She is from a small rural county where she grew up raising and showing market steers, as well as purebred Angus heifers. She is attending Iowa State University majoring in Agricultural & Life Sciences Education. Wilkin’s is looking forward to being surrounded by professionals/experts in the industry and is excited to work with a group of individuals who share similar passions as her. She is thrilled about the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience, and is excited to learn how the association functions on a daily basis. In addition, she hopes to learn more about the Shorthorn breed itself and the impact it has on the cattle market. = Taylor Wilkins

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=News & Notes Farewells Scott Franklin Leemon, 53, of Hoopeston, Ill., passed away at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday April 19, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born October 30, 1962 in Hoopeston, Ill., the son of Charles Burnham and Elaine Pearl (Elliott) Leemon. He married Janet Lee Jordan on June 30, 1984 in Rensselaer, Ind. She survives in Hoopeston.

He is also survived by his mother, Elaine Pearl Leemon of Hoopeston, Ill.; three sons, Cody Dean Leemon, Wesley Scott Leemon (his fiancé Danielle Erin Kirby) and Clint Alan Leemon all of Hoopeston, Ill.; three sisters, Louise Barten of Hoopeston, Ill., Peggy (Gary) Winzenburger of Washington, Mo. and Linda Payne of Champaign, Ill.; one brother, Charles (Dixie) Leemon of Hoopeston, Ill.; his mother and fatherin-law, Dave and Marianne Jordan of Rensselaer; one sister-in-law, Leigh (Brian) Swim of Algonquin, Ill.; one niece, Laura Leemon and nine nephews, Bruce Leemon, Adam Winzenburger, Steven Winzenburger, John Barten, Jeff Barten, Matt Payne, Zachary Swim, Hayden Swim and Carter Swim.

He was preceded in death by his father Charles “Chuck” Leemon and two brothers-in-law Kevin Payne and Damon Jordan.

Scott’s passion was farming. He loved to wake before dawn, watch the sunrise and get the day started. Growing high yielding corn was his mission and he never considered what he did to be work. He loved being in a tractor and working side by side with his sons. He never got tired of the long days because he loved what he was doing. Scott was carrying on the family farm which now

is being passed on to the fifth generation. The Leemon Family has had Shorthorn cattle since 1901 being the oldest in the United States. In 2011 Scott and his family were named the Shorthorn Country’s builder of the breed. Scott was a board member of the American Junior Shorthorn Association. He was an Illinois voting delegate to the American Shorthorn Association annual meeting. He was also a member of the Hoopeston United Methodist Church. Scott served as a commissioner for the Hoopeston Drainage District. He enjoyed hunting deer, duck, and geese whenever he got the opportunity. Scott volunteered as a high school wrestling coach and greatly enjoyed every chance to be on the mat with his sons.

Memorials may be made in Scott’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Illinois Chapter 651 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60661 or The Shorthorn Foundation 1800 Lovers Leap Van Alstyne, Texas 75495.

Gene S. Fieser, 67, died March 7, 2016 at Wichita, Kansas. He and his twin brother, Glen were born December 26, 1948 at Wichita to Earl and Irene Messmer Fieser. He and his family lived on a farm near Norwich where they farmed and raise Shorthorns and registered Spotted and Poland China hogs. Gene and his brother, Glen, graduated from Norwich High School. They also graduated from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson.

They then decided after graduation to come back to the farm at Norwich.

Gene was a member of Kansas Shorthorn Association.Their Shorthorn cattle were well known under the EJF prefix and "Earl J Fieser & Sons". In 1972 they exhibited one of their home raised bull-"EJF Viking 101x" at the International Show in Chicago. This

“Starting Young” Naomi Jane was born January 29, 2016. She was 7 lbs. 14 oz. and 20 in. Welcoming her home are her parents, Travis and Renae Fieser, her three sisters, Hannah, Josie, and Abby and her grandparents, Dean and Susan Fieser.

bull was the International Champion bull and went on to make quite a name for them. Later a bull Kenmar Prince 29B was the Junior Champion at the 1972 National Western. Earl and the boys showed at many fairs. You could usually find them at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. A bull Gene was proud of "EJF Clay" was shown in 1978. He was Reserve Grand Champion bull at 1978 National Western Show, and Grand Champion at Nebraska and Kansas State Fairs. He was reserve Sr. Champion at the 1978 American Royal and also All-American Nominee that year. Gene thought so much of this bull that he wanted to name his son, Clay. He always enjoyed looking at cattle and purchasing a new bull each year. You never knew when he might head to another sale. If you ask him why he had the trailer hooked on he would reply that he was only going to look. However, the trailer seldom came home empty.

Gene was a member of the Norwich Baptist Church. He served on many committees, always repaired what was broken at the church, helped with funeral dinners, and even taught the preschool class at one time. He was always willing to help his friends and family members out. His church was very important to him. For a number of years he drove a school bus for the Kingman School District. He drove the activity bus for the many sporting events. He was a well loved bus driver.

Survivors include two sons and their wives, Ross and Stevie, Jason and Staci, daughter Kasie Thompson and Ken; brother Glen and his wife, Debby; sister Loretta Benson: 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Larry and sister Caroline Plummer. =

2016 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference July 2-7, 2016 • St. Paul, MN Entries WILL NOT be accepted after May 15. visit www.juniorshorthorn.org

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For more inffo ormation ab about the trade show please contact Kathy Heise at 612-618-0114 612-618or Gwen Craaw wford at 816.599.7777.

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=Show Reports 2016 Ohio Beef Expo Ohio Expo Center, March 18-20, Columbus, Ohio Judge: Scott Trennepohl, Middletown, Ind.

Champion Shorthorn Bull: Bosley 1513 X, Shoufler Farms, Fortville, Ind.

Reserve Champion Bull: Hale Family Tradition 14, Hale Farms, Charlotte, Mich.

Champion ShorthornPlus Bull: Boy Core Expo 519, Boyert Show Cattle, Seville, Ohio.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Bull: MSC Street Outlaw, Minges Show Cattle, Okeana, Ohio.

Champion Female: KC Starlet Rose 153C, Durban Cattle Co., West Jefferson, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Female: Shoufler Dede Flex 1510, Shoufler Shorthorns, Fortville, Ind.

Champion ShorthornPlus Female: MSC Blue Belle, Minges Show Cattle, Okeana, Ohio.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Female: SIS Farrah 1C D145, Susing Farms, St. Johns, Mich.

Welcome Drew and Jessica Stollard and their new daughter, Kiley Marie Stollard. Born January 16, 2016, in Normal, Illinois. Weighing in at 7 lbs.

1 oz. and 19.5â&#x20AC;? long.

Grandparents: Tim and Helen Brandenburg. Congratulations to all.

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If you have a past due account at Shorthorn Country, please be aware that may cause your ASA account to be put on hold until paid.

2016 WIU Hoof-N-Horn Jackpot Show March 16, 2016, Roseville, Ill. Judge: Time Heckman, Hennepin, Ill.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Carter Hoge.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Allison Hickey.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: Addy Buffo.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: Kagney Collins.

Champion Shorthorn Steer: Dylan Torrey.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer: Shelby Shreeves.

Website Updates We have recently added and updated some information on the ASA website.

For example; the Education tab and the FAQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s under the Registrations tab.

Continue to look on the website for future updates and added material!

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer: Austin Risley.

The 2016 WIU Hoof-N-Horn Club.

Editorial Calendar Issue January February March April May/June July August September October November December

Highlights/Reporting National Shorthorn Show/NAILE Performance/Sire Summary National Western AI and Technology Focus All-American/Junior Focus Herd Reference Issue Junior Nationals Shorthorn University/KEY Conference State Fairs/Shorthorn Sales State Fairs/Shorthorn Sales Yearly Review/Marketing Focus

Special Focus

ASA Program Reports

Advertising Deadline The deadline for all advertising is the first of the month prior to publication (ie. March 1st for the April issue).

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2016 Spring Showdown, University of Illinois Hoof-N-Horn Lake Land College April 2, 2016, Urbana, Ill. Judges: Stan Tarr and Shane Bedwell

Ring A, 4th OverAll Steer, Ring B Resvere Champion Shorthorn: Dylan Torrey.

Ring B only, Champion Shorthorn Steer, Amber Lee.

Ring A, Champion ShorthornPlus Steer; Ring B, Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer: Logan Knight.

Ring A, Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer; Ring B, Champion ShorthornPlus Steer: Maddie Hanson.

Ring A, Champion Shorthorn: Allsion Hickey.

Ring A, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Ring B, Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Sara Pieper..

Ring B only, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Trevor Frefricks.

Both Rings, Resverve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: Sara Pieper.

Both Rings, Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: Manson Campbell.

Reminder!

If your ASA membership is not paid, you are no longer able to register any animal!

University of Illinois, Lakeland Spring Showdown Group.

Shorthorn cattle ambassadors in attendance at the National Shorthorn Show in Fort Worth included: Jordan Lewis, Trenton, Texas - Texas Shorthorn Lassie Princess; Shelby Armstrong, Hempstead, Texas - Texas Shorthorn Lassie Queen; Riley Frances, Fordville, ND. - Alternate National Shorthorn Lassie Queen; Macy Bakenhus, Columbus, Neb. - National Shorthorn Lassie Queen; Hunter Simco, Van Alstyne, Texas - Texas Shorthorn Lassie Princess; and Meagan Ziegenhagen, Rice, Texas Texas Shorthorn Lassie Princess.

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2016 ISU Hoof-N-Horn Redbird Rumble Jackpot Show April 9, 2016, Bloomington, Ill. Judge: Jim (Blue) Bloomberg

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Trevor Frericks.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: Cole Riemann.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer: Sara Pieper.

2016 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference July 2-7, 2016 • St. Paul, MN visit www.juniorshorthorn.org Champion Shorthorn Steer: Shelby Shreves.

ISU Hoof-N-Horn Club.

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo - Junior Heifer Show Judge: Brandon Callis, Oklahoma 80 Shorthorn heifers were shown in the Junior Heifer Show at San Antonio.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer, was awarded to Lillie Skiles, Stratford FFA, with SULL Lillie’s Crystal ET. Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer, was awarded to Zoe Wilder, Lindale FFA, with WHR Augusta Pride 4104.

Class Placings: Class 1 (6 shown) - 1) CCC Red Dawn 0142 ET, exhibited by Emma Chaney; 2) SA Pictured Star 0504, exhibited by Abbey Battles; 3) BWS Hot Ally, exhibited by Chloe Vega.

Class 2 (6 shown) - 1) Lulabell, exhibited by Channing Shields; 2) Hunter’s Blazing Sto ET, exhibited by Hunter Grant; 3) BWS DFF Proud Sarah ET, exhibited by Preston Cummings.

Class 3 (5 shown) - 1) TMF Gracy 79ET, exhibited by Kyle Jones; 2) EFC Miss Firecracker, exhibited by Grayson Harth; 3) CS Reba Anthem 245, exhibited by Logan Brooks.

Class 4 (6 shown) - 1) CCR Tina’s Girl 5105 ET, exhibited by Hunter

Simco; 2) CS Reba Rose 425, exhibited

by Hunter Brooks; 3) Augusta Pride M98, exhibited by Larry Mills.

Class 5 (Champion Heifer Calf ) 1) CCR Tina’s Girl 5105 ET, exhibited

by Hunter Simco.

Class 6 (Reserve Champion Heifer Calf ) - 1) CCC Red Dawn 0142 ET, exhibited by Emma Chaney.

Class 7 (16 shown) - 1) WHR SRVM Cecilia 4N07ET, exhibited by Cameron Fallon; 2) MRH Maggic Mae, exhibited by Hunter Grose; 3) WHR SB Revival 4N40 ET, exhibited

by Hayley Basham.

Class 8 (13 shown) - 1) Made Miss Paisley, exhibited by Brittney Basham; 2) SULL Montana Rose, exhibited by Christian Purcell; 3) WHR Sweet Augusta 4911 ET, exhibited by Kylie Harlan.

Class 9 (3 shown) - 1) 4BJR Cherry Jubilee, exhibited by Jacob Stanbrough; 2) MAV Annie 446B ET, exhibited by Abbagaille Herber; 3) HW Fantasy’s Phoebe, exhibited by Justin Bratton.

Class 10 (2 shown) - 1) LDF Miss Bliss 470ET, exhibited by Samantha Garcia; 2) Barmaid 514B, exhibited by Carl Bishop.

Class 11 (Champion Junior Heifer) - 1) Made Miss Paisley, exhibited by Brittney Basham.

Class 12 (Reserve Champion Junior Heifer) - 1) 4BJR Cherry Jubilee, exhibited by Jacob Stanbrough.

Class 13 (8 shown) - 1) SULL Lillie’s Crystal ET, exhibited by Lillie Skiles; 2) STECK Ten Queens CR 406, exhibited by Myka Blissard; 3) SULL Margie’s Mint ET, exhibited by Ashley Simpson.

Class 14 (5 shown) - 1) WHR Augusta Pride 4104, exhibited by Zoe Wilder; 2) CS Anndella Anthem 04, exhibited by Cassidy Penney; 3) MC Lady D1 ET, exhibited by Rea Gresso.

Class 15 (2 shown) - 1) Bellemead Holly, exhibited by Shivangi Patel; 2) CMF Cecilia R 3955, exhibited by Tyler Root.

Class 16 (Champion Senior Heifer) - 1) SULL Lillie’s Crystal ET, exhibited by Lillie Skiles.

Class 17 (Reserve Champion Senior Heifer) - 1) WHR Augusta Pride 4104, exhibited by Zoe Wilder.=

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Home of AF KF VG Step Ahead 525 -2007 Show Bull of the Year

SHORTHORNS, INC.

DALE MUCK

- National Champion Bull, 2008 NWSS

Jason Smithers & girls - 217-491-2140 • jns2509@adams.net Greg & Pam Smithers - 217-285-6280 Bill & Kate Smithers - 217-285-2678 36739 205th Avenue • Pittsfield, IL 62363 1.Quality cattle for sale at all times. Located just a few miles south of Route 36/I-72.

Sunnyland Farms Wayne Hinderliter Family 629 Co. Rd. 350 North Albion, IL 62806 618-375-7047 cell: 618-384-8250 Visitors always welcome!

Cattle usually for sale.

4. Four miles north of I-64. Exit 130 on Illinois 130.

Scott and Janet, Cody, Wes and Clint 42274 N 1300 E. Rd. • Hoopeston, IL 60942 www.leemonstockfarm.com 2. 217-283-7922 • Scott’s cell: 217-304-0057

Route 2, Box 55 Beecher City, Il 62414 home: 618-487-5559 Trey: 618-367-0764 Steve: 618-267-3229 5.

Check our website for our current list of herd sires.

SULL Roan Goose

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KEVIN, LORI, DYLAN AND MALLORY RUTZ 618-488-7365 Visitors always welcome.

Bulls, Females, Club Calves For Sale at all times.

Full Irish calves available.

40 miles north of St. Louis.

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Bulls, heifers and steers for sale at all times.

AMANDA, LAYNE, TY AND ELY HARDEN, 217-417-8335 JASON, TASHA AND ISABELLA BUNTING, 815-252-5520 13. ASHLEIGH, DAVID, DAKOTA AND DALTON HALL, 217-979-7531

12604 Albrecht Road • Alhambra, IL 62001 Three miles north of I-70, Exit 30

Hugh: 618-729-4448 • Tom: 618-498-5848 Ron: 618-729-3258

Darrel: 309-375-6568 Dave: 309-342-0813 cell: 309-299-0335 2413 US Hwy 34 Wataga, IL 61488

545 E. 900 N. Road • Sibley, IL 61773 217-784-4854 • CELL: 217-202-2865 email: jordan@prairieinet.net

RUTZ SHORTHORNS

31056 Old Fidelity Road • Jerseyville, IL 62052

CHESNUT SHORTHORNS

DENNIS AND TERRI JORDAN

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HUGH W. MOORE, JR. & SONS

STECK’S SHORTHORNS

10.Stop by any time - four miles east of I-74 on Route 34.

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contact: L.E. Mathers III: cell: 309-678-4230 • cattle@leveldale.com or Scott Wall, Herdsman: cell: 309-212-5450 swall_otg@yahoo.com Farm: 10442 N Co Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664

Trey & Hailey Wright Steve & Marsha Wright

Scott Horton, Owner Ryan Wernicke, Herdsman

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Come visit us any time.

Heifers, bulls and steers for sale.

Wright Cattle Co. LEVELDALE FARMS

HORTON FARMS SHORTHORNS Horton cell: 630-965-1710 Wernicke cell: 815-739-7754 4N010 Town Hall Rd. • St. Charles, IL 60175 Office: 630-365-1444

1963 Kelley Road • Caledonia, IL 61011 815-885-3679 cell: 815-494-5588

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VISITORS WELCOME

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Advertise here for information call Cindy Cagwin-Johnston, 217-452-3051 or Darryl Rahn, 217-473-1124 14.

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Wernacres

Quality seedstock for sale at the farm

Gary Chesnut Family 16145 N 100 East Road • Fithian, IL 61844 217-582-2910

Herd Sires: Wise’s Reflection 710 Wise’s Promise Land 002 ET

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Dale & Ryan Wernicke 12611 Fisher Rd • Lena, IL 61048-9754 Dale: 815-369-2857 Ryan: 815-739-7754 ryanwernicke@yahoo.com

FARM

Bred females for sale at all times.

Albert Larry Hill 7272 NCR 3350 E • Mason City, IL 62664 217-737-1023 • 217-482-3765

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Cagwin Farms

CAGWIN FARMS

Visitors Welcome . . .

Stop by any time!

The Ehrnthallers 437 State Route 117, Toluca, IL 61369 Sam, Kamie and Jerryd: 815-452-2755 • jjcattle@maxiis.com

Mike & Sandy Dunphy

Don Cagwin, owner

1/2 mile west of the Dahinda post office.

P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691 VIR IS GIN IA, ILLINO office: 217-452-3051 cell: 217-341-7552 • fax: 217-452-3053 Kerry and Cindy Johnston: 217-452-3056 Kerry’s cell: 217-370-6033 cagwincattle@casscomm.com • cagwincattle.com

1690 Kenny Street Dahinda, IL 61428 309-368-6759 www.dunphyshorthorns.com

16. Home of the Ruby group, including MSD Line One 132 x.

J&J POLLED SHORTHORNS

Farm located five miles east of Virginia on Route 125, 17. then one mile south of the elevator at Philadelphia, Illinois.

Farm located 3/4 mile south of Toluca on Route 117.

AI SIRES: Radio Active, CCS Equity’s Charmer *x, Rodeo Drive *x, Waymar HSFWL Karisma ET (Full brother to Vegas) TH Free, and JM Vortec *.

HERD SIRES: SS American Pride 248 *x (Sonny X SS Augusta Pride 886) TH Free and J&J Spearmint 402 *x (Gold Spear son) TH Free

Visitors always welcome!

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ZWILLING FAMILY SHORTHORNS

An Investor In Fine Shorthorn Cattle.

Becky, Jason and Clay

BOB AND MARK GORDON

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1160 600th Ave. Middletown, IL 62666 Bob: 217-732-7596 Mark cell: 217-737-7905 Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman mark.gordon@plantpioneer.com

tom doubet

Morris and Lloyd

2230 90th Ave. • Aledo, IL 61231 Located 40 minutes from I-80 and 30 minutes from I-74.

Zwillings: 309-754-9158

Farm: 309-582-2727

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77 Horseshoe Drive Springfield, IL 62702 217-546-9641

ROLLING HILLS FARM Investing in top genetics for over 30 years.

Visitors Welcome!

THE BIRCH FAMILY

Harold, Regina, Richard and Hope

Aaron Down

22698 E. Co. Rd. 920 N • Ashmore, IL 61912 217-349-8366 22.

email: hbirch@agrisolutions.com Driving directions from Ashmore: two miles west on 23. Rt. 16 to Enon Baptist Church sign; then one mile south to farm

12283 TWP Road 600N Wyoming, IL 61491 downfarms@yahoo.com

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=Sale Reports Sullivan Farms No Bull Sale Sale Summary 16 yearling bulls ......$ 135,301..avg. $ 24 fall heifers............$ 139,053..avg. $ 8 spring heifers...... $ 38,150..avg. $ 5 bred heifers ........$ 25,500..avg. $ 53 breeding lots ........................avg. $ semen & embryo pkgs.......... $191,920 Sale Gross ..........$ 529,924

8,456 5,793 4,786 5,100 6,377

March 20, 21, 22, 2016 Dunlap, Iowa Marketing Representative: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.

Sullivan Farms herd sire prospects continue to be a popular and proven source for quality bulls that possess solid cow families and balanced traits behind them. If you’re interested in functional cattle with predictability and phenotype behind them this sale is the event to attend. This online auction saw active bidding and a strong acceptance in the fall heifer calves and herd sire lots. The market was extremely solid with many lots bringing $4,000-$8,000 and cattle selling to 21 states. Many future breed standouts were available in this sale. $40,000 lot 34, purebred bull, SULL Red Value. This Red Reward son is an excellent example of balanced profile, balanced EPD’s, huge scrotal, and a

functional package. The Red Reward sired cattle are becoming breed leaders.

This outstanding sire was purchased by a group of syndicate breeders, possession going to Berg Shorthorns.

Other members include, Nikkel, Leone, Braun, Meyer, Dickson, Hetrick, Marsch, Cobb, Riggs, Flack, Ziegenhagen, and Buzzard. $20,000, Lot 17, purebred heifer, a red, polled, November heifer calf that is a full sib to the three-time National Champion, SULL Red Knight 2030.

A tremendous brood cow and show heifer prospect with a depth of rib and structure to compete at the majors.

This outstanding heifer was purchased

by Greenhorn Cattle Co., Ohio. $17,000, Lot 35, purebred bull, SULL Premium Reward 5087.

Another popular Red Reward son out of SULL Rosemary 636. This powerful constructed herd sire is an excellent blend of performance, calving ease with a tremendous national champion pedigree. Purchased by Struck Family, Okla., Jeepetta Cattle, Okla., Brady Family, Okla., Campbell Family, Okla., Buzzard Family, OK, Turkey Creek, Okla., Greenhorn Cattle, Ohio, and Bedwell Family, Okla. $17,000, Lot 39, purebred bull, SULL Handsome Reward 5659. A son

of SULL Red Reward and the popular 2014 two-time NAILE champion, SULL Crystal’s Tootie 2026. This herd sire prospect has a lot of substance and mass while maintaining a soft structure and balanced genetic profile. True herd sire potential here. Purchased by Eric Moore, Ohio. $16,500, Lot 3, SULL Rosemary 5793. This fall heifer calf sired by the popular SULL Red Knight and dam being SULL Red Rosemary 636, the proven national champion female was one of the most popular females in the offering. Extremely smooth, sound and the noted completeness that SULL Red Knight cattle are being recognized for.

Lot 3 will be a contender right from the start. Purchased by the Kerlee family of Calif.

Semen and embryos, this year was again an active portion of the sale with SULL Red Knight semen bringing $3,800. SULL RGLC Legacy bringing $2,750 per unit and SULL Red Reward bringing $1,500 per unit. Frozen embryo market was strong with a lot of the more popular matings bringing $800-$1,000 and Jason Newcom of Ind., being the volume buyer of frozen genetics. =

Tennessee Agribition Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 3 bulls ....................$ 5,900..avg. $ 1 plus bull ..............$ 1,000..avg. $ 2 bred females ...... $ 3,400..avg. $ 16 open heifers ........$ 41,000..avg. $ 3 plus heifers ..........$ 5,500 avg. $ 25 Breeding Lots ..$ 56,800 avg. $ 3 embryo pkgs........$ 1,800..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 58,600

1,967 1,000 1,700 2,563 1,833 2,272 600

March 12, 2016 James E. Ward Agicultural Center Lebanon, Tenn.

Auctioneer: Tommy Barnes Sales Manager: Tennessee Shorthorn Association

by Darryl Rahn

A big crowd filled the Shorthorn isles prior to the sale in Lebanon. On offer

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was an outstanding set of Shorthorn individuals that represented the highest quality set of cattle to be offered in this sale in some time. The seats were full with others standing around the arena when the sale started. The bidding was active during the snappy sale with top prices being paid for the top quality lots. $5,200 - Lot 9 - Open Heifer - WL Cumberland 189 - A roan, horned, September 10, 2015 daughter of SS Saddle Up 229 and out of WHR Cumberland 6N21. This tremendous young female was the Grand Champion Female in the sale show on Friday and was a real crowd favorite.

She is moderate framed with great volume and a square hip. She has that

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show looks that everyone will notice.

She comes from the great Cumberland female line at WHR that will make her a top female all her life. Offered by Windy Lane Shorthorns and purchased

by Raegan Stone of Seneca, SC. $4,300 - Lot 11 - Open Heifer - WL WRF Revival's Swag ET. A white, horned, May 5, 2015 daughter of HD Swagger 802 ET and out of SS Revival 682 ET. This is an exceptional yearling heifer. She is massive in her design with volume and depth to go with a stout bone structure and a pretty front end.

Her dam is an own daughter of the famed original Revival female. She will be a great addition to any herd. Offered

by Woodrange Farm and Windy Lane Shorthorns and purchased by Haylo Farms of Dawsonville, Ga.

$4,200 - Lot 15 - Open Heifer Lay's Sinful Sable. A roan, horned ,November 9, 2014 daughter of AF SL Sin City ET and out of PBF Sweetness Graham. The top young females just kept coming. This was the Reserve Champion Female in the Friday sale show and she was also very popular.

She is stout made with ample spring of rib to go with a thick top and square hip. She has already been a very successful show female. Offered by Muddy Water Farm and purchased by Pleasant Breeze Farm, McEwen, Tenn. $3,300 - Lot 13 - Open Heifer SharBen Queen Love 742. A red, polled, April 1, 2015 daughter of SULL Red Resolve 3262 ET and out of

SharBen Proud Queen 602 ET. This was another of the top heifers in this sale. This fancy young female has all the style and balance you could want.

She has a tremendous feminine look about her that will make her a favorite in the show ring and the pasture.

Offered by SharBen Shorthorns and purchased by Ben Rush of Morristown, Tenn. $3,300 - Lot 14 - Open Heifer SharBen CG Prima Bella. A red, polled, February 4, 2015 daughter of SB PSC Cumberland Gap 322 and out of SharBen RG Prima Bella B. This good yearling heifer is really soft made with the fleshing ability that all cattleman

admire. The Cumberland and Prima Bella cow families in her pedigree make her a great investment. Offered by SharBen Shorthorns and purchased by James David Worley of Anderson, SC. $3,000 - Lot 24 - Bull - Martindell Jazz 512. A red, polled, January 24, 2015 son of Martindell Jazz 9040 and out of Martindell Duchess 9052. This was the Champion Bull in the sale show and he is a winner. Super well made with the solid bone structure to go with a thick top and hip. With his muscle structure and overall design, he will be a top herd sire. Offered by Martindell Farms LLC, and purchased

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Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 12 bulls ....................$ 27,750..avg. $ 4 plus bulls ............$ 8,050..avg. $ 23 open heifers........ $ 78,250..avg. $ 1 plus bred heifer ..$ 4,000..avg. $ 10 plus heifers ..........$ 29,750 avg. $ 50 Breeding Lots ..$ 149,800 avg. $ 1 flush....................$ 700..avg. $ 6 embryo pkgs........$ 6,650..avg. $ 10 semen pkgs..........$ 8,910..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 166,060

2,480 2,013 3,402 4,000 1,833 2,975 700 950 891

March 19, 2016 Ohio State Fairgrounds Columbus, Ohio Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sales Manager: Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC

by Darryl Rahn

As in years past, the Shorthorn isles were packed prior to the sale and then the stands were overflowing at the start of the auction. This is one of the most successful and exciting Expo Shorthorn sales in America. This year was no exception. There were top quality Shorthorn cattle in all categories available for the prospective buyers.

There were top individuals that sold in this very active sale. Cattle were purchased by buyers from nine different states.

ADDED FEATURE: The Lot 33 heifer sold for $9,000. That is the TOP SELLING Shorthorn Female in any Expo sale this Spring. $9,000 - Lot 33 - Open Heifer - KC Starlet Rose 153C. A roan, horned, April 5, 2015 daughter of Phildon JBS

Fringe ET and out of NBS Rodeo Starlet 124U. WOW. What a way to start. The Champion Female in the sale show and easily the favorite of the majority at the sale. Style, balance, volume and thickness to burn. This one just looks good from any angle. This beautiful package will definitely be a show stopper in the future. She has the big body and softness that all admire.

Offered by Durban Cattle Co., and purchased by Channing Sheilds of Idalou, Texas. $6,800 - Lot 21 - Open Heifer - J-F Jane Mary 1511. A roan, polled, January 29, 2015 daughter of Free KKim Hot Commodity ET and out of JF Jane Mary 1260. Another super show heifer prospect. This is another one that has tremendous volume and is clean made with a nice soft look. She has built in performance to go with a show heifer look. Offered by Jester Farms and purchased by Abby Swallow of Bellsville, Ohio. $6,500 - Lot 23 - Open Heifer PVF Mystic 21C. A rwm, horned, February 11, 2015 daughter of Saskvalley Stampede 128S and out of JSF Mystic 24Y. This was another high volume female with great gone structure and a great foot under her.

She is soft made with the look of a great brood cow. Canadian breeding on the top side and the dam is a great Jungles bred cow by Red Demand. A great combination that will work.

Offered by Paint Valley Farms and purchased by Caroline Winter of Ashville, Ohio. $5,500 - Lot 36 - Open Heifer -

CSF Margie PA 508. A roan, polled, April 22, 2015 daughter of SULL Pay Attention 2221 and out of CSF Margie's Star. This is a top show prospect from the famed Margie female line. Her grandam was the 2012 National Champion Female and this one is cut out of the same mold. She has the natural thickness and rib shape that all like to see. She is super sound on her feet and legs. This one is bound for the donor pen. Offered by Cornerstone Farms and Boyert Show Cattle and purchased by Daniel Sibert, Washington, Pa. $5,000 - Lot 45 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - Shoufler Binnie Bing 1511. A red, polled, March 13, 2015 daughter of The Ringer and out of Shoufler Binnie Ace 132 ET. A beautiful plus heifer that has great extension to her front end to go with great length throughout. She has the rib shape and thickness to be a good one her whole life. Offered by Shoufler Shorthorns and purchased by Abby Swallow of Bellsville, Ohio. $5,000 - Lot 55 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - MSC Blue Belle. A blue roan, polled, May, 23, 2015 daughter of Damage Control and out of MF Miss Chap. This young female is a meat wagon. She is thick made with great spring of rib to go with substantial bone and hair. She will compete with any in the Plus shows anywhere. Offered by Minges Show Cattle and purchased by Keith Ogilbee = of Jacobsburg, Ohio.

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Lone Star Edition XXII Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 3 bulls ....................$ 17,900..avg. $ 7 cow/calf pairs ......$ 65,850..avg. $ 5,100..avg. $ 1 plus cow/calf pair $ 8 bred heifer ..........$ 25,200..avg. $ 1 plus bred heifer ..$ 2,700 avg. $ 49 open heifers ........$ 357,750 avg. $ 4 plus open heifers $ 18,450 avg. $ 73 Breeding Lots ..$ 492,950 avg. $ 1 flush....................$ 7,000..avg. $ 7 embryo pkgs........$ 14,540..avg. $ 5 semen pkgs..........$ 8,160..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 522,650

5,967 9,407 5,100 3,150 2,700 7,301 4,613 6,753 7,000 2,077 1,632

April 3, 2016 WHR Shorthorns VanAlstyne, Texas Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sales Manager: Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC

by Darryl Rahn

Another great day in North Texas.

Each year, the Lone Star sets the standard for Shorthorn sales in the Southwest and this year's edition was another step up. The cattle presented for this sale were of the highest quality.

They were in optimal condition and had a great fresh look to them. A huge crowd strolled through the display pens prior to the sale and then gathered to pack the sale arena. The buyers bid fast and often when the auction began and they kept it up until the conclusion of the snappy sale. Top prices were given for the high quality offering with cattle being sent to 14 states and Canada.

Again this year, congratulations go out to Bill, Becky and Sarge along with the entire WHR crew for the presentation of a tremendous event. $30,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer WHR SRVM Cecilia 5919 ET. A red,

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horned, September 12, 2015 daughter of DF Waco 6W ET and out of WHR GN Cecilia 8118 ET. What a way to start things off. This is a great young female that comes from a female line that has written history at WHR. This line has produced many Champions already and this one will be another.

She has tremendous natural thickness to go with a super sound structure and a beautiful front end. She is definitely special. Purchased by John and Barbara Russell of Caldwell, Texas. $30,000 - Lot 56 - Cow/Calf Pair RFC-KOLT First Dream 12 ET. A rwm, horned, 2009 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of SS Dream Lady 420 ET. At her side was a red, polled, February 12, 2016, heifer calf, sired by NBS Low Rider 42W ET. This is an outstanding pair of cattle. The cow is a very impressive female that is from the great Dream Lady line and her calf is quite a specimen. The calf is wide made with a definite show look about her. This will turn out to be a great investment. Purchased by CMF Shorthorns of Tom Bean, Texas. $19,000 - Lot 12C - Open Heifer WHR Cumberland Aye ET. A red, polled, March 9, 2015 daughter of BSS Element 79 370Z and out of WHR Cumberland Daz 8420 ET. This special young female was at the top of the yearling heifer group. She is sired by a National Champion and out of the great Cumberland line at WHR. A perfect combination. She has the style and look that will make her one to see in the show ring. Then she will be a great addition to a donor program.

Purchased by JK Shorthorns of Topeka, Kan.

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$17,500 - Lot 8B - Open Heifer WHR RHS Demi 2135 ET. A red, polled, February 13, 20015 daughter of HD Swagger 802 ET and out of WHR LS Demi 8920 ET. Another of the top yearling heifers in this sale. This is one of the top female lines at WHR for the past 20 years. They just continue to impress. This super well made heifer has the potential to be a great donor female. Swagger females have long been in high demand and this one will make history in her own right. Purchased by Cates Farms, Modoc, Ind. $17,000 - Lot 31 - Open Heifer WHR SAL Janet 5N14. A roan, polled, November 9, 2015 daughter of NBS Low Rider 42W ET and out of WHR SUTH Janet 127Y ET. This was one of the youngest open heifers in the sale and one of the best. The Low Rider sire group in this sale was really impressive.

Add to that the Sutherland Janet cow family and you have one that will be a great one in the show ring and then in production. Purchased by John Bouziden of Waynoka, Okla. $15,500 - Lot 21 - Open Heifer WHR PW AUG Pride 5943 ET. A red, polled, September 16, 2015 daughter of DF Waco 6W ET and out of WHR RHS Augusta Pride 9 ET. The great cow families just kept coming. When you mention Augusta Pride females, you get peoples attention. They have been leaders in the breed for many years. This fancy youngster is one that will be very competitive in the show ring and then continue a great female line as a herd matron. Purchased by Donald Obrecht of Harlan, Iowa. =

The Springtime Revival Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 3 bulls ....................$ 17,850..avg. $ 1 plus bull ..............$ 8,500..avg. $ 4 cow/calf pairs...... $ 14,550..avg. $ 5,000..avg. $ 1 plus cow/calf pair $ 3 bred females ........$ 19,750 avg. $ 8,700 avg. $ 2 bred heifers ........$ 27 open heifers ........$ 131,750 avg. $ 1 plus open heifer ..$ 3,500 avg. $ 42 Breeding Lots ..$ 209,600 avg. $ 1 flush....................$ 8,000..avg. $ 5 pregnancies ........$ 27,850..avg. $ 10 embryo pkgs........$ 26,475..avg. $ 1 plus embryos pkg $ 4,400..avg. $ 10 semen pkgs..........$ 27,200..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 303,525

5,950 8,500 3,678 5,000 6,583 4,350 4,880 3,500 4,991 8,000 5,570 2,648 4,400 2,720

April 10, 2016 South River Genetics Facility Seminole, Oklahoma Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sales Manager: Little Cedar Cattle Company

by Darryl Rahn

There is surely some apprehension when a new event in a new location is put together. Such may have been the case with the first ever Springtime Revival held at the beautiful facility of South River Genetics. To say that this first time sale was a success would be an understatement. It was better than good. What immediately impressed you was the quality of the cattle at the sale that were consigned from breeders throughout the United States and Canada. A large crowd was on hand to appraise the offering and the active bidding during the sale was testament to a successful event. $25,000 - Lot 5 - Open Heifer MAV Picture Perfect 565C. A red, polled, September 8, 2015 daughter of

MAV Charisma 905W and out of MAV Picture Perfect 902W. This is a major show prospect that exhibits the balance and style that will make her a winner. The Charisma females continue to impress and everyone knows the success of the Picture Perfect female line. She has the natural thickness and the correctness of structure that everyone likes to see. Consigned by Weeping Fox Ranch/The Vogels and purchased by Braxton Fillippo of Rush Springs, Okla. $14,750 - Lot 14 - Donor Cow CYT Mona Lisa 0133 ET. A roan, polled, 2010 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of K-Kim MP Mona Lisa 34P. This is a beautiful female that has a great pedigree. The Mona Lisa line has long been one of the top producing lines in the breed. She is destined to be a top donor in any program. She will pay dividends for her new owner. Consigned by Esquire Genetics and Studer Farms and purchased by DuLyn Farms of Berlin, Ohio. $9,500 - Lot 47A - Open Heifer Little Cedar Mirage ET. A red, polled ,September 20, 2015 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of Little Cedar Mirage 808 ET. This was a favorite of many at the sale. The pedigree alone is super exciting. The National Champion Red Knight and the always popular Mirage female line.

This heifer is very easy to look at. She has great rib shape and has the soft easy keeping look that all admire. She will be a winner. Consigned by Little Cedar Cattle Co and purchased by Rae Gresso of Sugarland, Texas. $9,250 - Lot 48 - Open Heifer -

KOLT Princess Roo ET. A roan, polled, May 2, 2015 daughter of SULL Red Reward 9321 and out of SULL Mirage Forever 8121 ET. This is another of the great show heifer prospects that were offered in this sale. She is a full sister to the many time Champion, Simply The Roo. She is super sound on a great leg and foot to go with great spring of rib and the show stopper style. She will compete with the best. Consigned by KOLT Cattle Co and purchased by Darci Cash of Far, Okla. $9,000 - Lot 8 - Open Heifer MCR Miss Red Bo ET. A red, polled, January 3, 2016 daughter of SULL Red Knight 2030 ET and out of CF Myrtle Bo 46 TP X ET. This tremendous newborn heifer calf sold with her recipient mother and has the look to be a great one in the future. Red Knight really worked here on the great Myrtle Bo 46 TP female. Watch for this great young heifer in the future. Consigned

by Moon Creek Ranch and purchased

by J&M Shorthorns of Perkins, Okla. $8,500 - Lot 39 - ShorthornPlus Bull - JSF Blue Norther 192C. A blue roan, polled, April 1, 2015 son of Jake's Reincarnation 228Y and out of a Purebred Angus cow. There have many really good ShorthornPlus bulls offered in the past but this one has to be one of the best to sell. He has great natural thickness but is still very soft made and very sound on both ends. He is the right kind and will surely sire the right kind. Consigned by Jungels Shorthorns and purchased by Belle Point Ranch of Lavaca, Ark. =

Shorthorn Shots Have you got some cool pictures of your Shorthorns? Would you like everyone to see you photography skills?

Then submitt your photos to us. We are always looking for cover photos of all the seasons. Photos need to be at least 8.5X11â&#x20AC;? with a 300 dpi. Please send to tracy@shorthorncountry.org or amy@shorthorncountry.org.

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“Stars In The Southern Sky” Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 14 cow/calf pais........$ 54,100..avg. $ 26 bred females ........$ 56,450..avg. $ 4 cow/calf pairs...... $ 14,550..avg. $ 1 plus bred female ..$ 2,450..avg. $ 8 open heifers ........$ 20,250 avg. $ 4 plus open heifers $ 6,200 avg. $ 1 bull ....................$ 2,000 avg. $ 54 Breeding Lots ..$ 141,450 avg. $ 1 flush....................$ 3,300..avg. $ 8 embryo pkgs........$ 19,000..avg. $ 6 semen pkgs..........$ 2,736..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 166,486

3,865 2,172 3,678 2,450 2,531 1,550 2,000 2,620 3,300 2,375 456

April 23, 2016 Springlake Farm Portland, Tenn.

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sales Manager: Springlake Farms

by Darryl Rahn

A good crowd gathered on a beautiful day at the tremendous sale facility on Springlake Farms. Springlake and their guest consignors offered a quality set of Shorthorn genetics for all to evaluate.

During the snappy auction, the buyers made their selection from the seats, on the internet and on the phones. The cow/calf pairs offered commanded the highest interest and that was reflected in the top prices given for many of those lots. A big thank you goes out to Springlake Farms for great hospitality and an excellent event. $7,000 - Lot 35 - Bred Female KOLT RSF Tina Time 737 ET. A roan, polled, 2012 daughter of WHR Sonny 8114 ET and out of JJH Tinas Vision DV510 selling bred to RFSS Rambling

Rose for a June 2016 calf. The Sonny daughters continue to be in demand and this one is one of the best to sell recently.

She is very correct and has that natural thickness that all Sonny cattle exhibit.

Her service sire in a new young sire that will be one of the leaders in the future.

Offered by Respite Farm and purchased

by Walnut Spring Farms of Paris, Ky. $5,800 - Lot 52 - Cow/Calf Pair WHR Cumberland 8940 ET. A roan, horned, 2008 daughter of HD Bloodstone 603 ET and out of WHR Cumberland 1123 ET. At her side was a red, polled October 6, 2015 daughter of Hill Haven Destinction 302 ET. This was a big volumed impressive female that carries the famed Cumberland line in her pedigree. Her heifer calf was admired by all who attended the sale.

Offered by Springlake Farms, the cow was purchased by Jerry and Carolyn Cox of Searcy, Arkansas and the calf by Doug Lamphier of Horse Cave, Ky. $5,750 - Lot 1C - Spring 2016 ET Heifer - A roan, polled, February 18, 2016 daughter of Little Cedar Aviator 503X and out of B Good Dottie 3R ET. This was a true sale feature. A young heifer calf that has the natural thickness and style to mature into a great female.

Out of a great donor female and the leading herd sire, Aviator. This was a great opportunity. Offered by Springlake Farms and purchased by Little Cedar Cattle Co of Beaverton, Mich. $5,750 - Lot 51 - Cow/Calf Pair RGLC Seductive Sable 90 ET. A rwm, polled 2009 daughter of SULL GNCC Grey Goose ET and out of SULL Sable's

Girl 520. At her side was a rwm, polled, April 12, 2016 heifer sired by KL Primetime Paymaster. This was a very popular pair of cattle. A really good cow that is of moderate frame and has tremendous volume and a correct structure. Her baby calf has the look to be a lot like her in the future. Offered by Respite Farm and purchased by Langhoff Family Shorthorns of Marion, Iowa, and Waymar Farms of LaSalle, Ill. $5,150 - Lot 43 - Cow/Calf Pair KJG WM Mona Lisa 2811 ET. A rwm, polled, 2011 daughter of Little Cedar Aviator 503X and out of SULL Mona Lisa Lady 825 ET selling with a red, polled, April 13, 2016 heifer calf sired

by SULL Looker. Another very popular female that has a great pedigree. Aviator and the Mona Lisa female line will pay dividends. An added bonus was her fancy young calf at side. Offered by Springlake Farms and purchased by Windy Lane Shorthorns of Bethany, Ill. $4,500 - Lot 46 - Cow/Calf Pair CYT Cumberland Lass 113 ET. A red, horned, 2011 daughter of CF Solution X ET and out of WHR Cumberland FR29 ET selling with a roan, polled, March 28, 2016 heifer calf sired by SULL Looker. This was another very nice young pair. This pedigree has the great Solution and another of the top Cumberland females. These two can go into any operation and be very productive. Offered by Springlake Farms and purchased by Windy Lane Shorthorns of Bethany, Ill. =

Legacy Livestock photographer takes top honors

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma— Heidi Anderson, owner of Legacy Livestock Imaging, took home top honors in three divisions during the 2016 Professional Agricultural Communicators Competition on April 17, 2016.

Anderson’s images topped three divisions, Farm Scenic, Human Interest, and Posed Livestock. At the end of the awards program, Anderson was also recognized as the Professional

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Agricultural Communicators Photographer of the Year. “I am excited and humbled to be recognized as the top photographer by my peers and other professionals in the field of Agriculture,” said Anderson. “It has given me the unique opportunity to highlight the beauty and diversity of agriculture while presenting it through an art I love.” Anderson and Legacy Livestock Imaging is a professional photography company specializing in

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agriculture and agriculture lifestyle photography. All of this follows the March announcement of Anderson being named one of the Top 5 photographers in the state of Kansas by the Kansas Professional Photographers of America. Professional Agriculture Communicators is a professional group dedicated to excellence in print, digital, web, video, social media, photography and journalism with a focus on = agricultural and western heritage.

AAA Shorthorns Cattle For Sale At All Times Route 1, Box 41 • Revere, MO 63465 660-948-2786 Hwy. 81 North of Kahoka 9 miles, or 7 miles south of Farmington, IA.

Alan • Adrian and Mary • Angela

Club Calves Show Heifers

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Tecumseh, NE Leroy: 402-335-2613 Roger: 402-335-2667

SHORTHORNS

Bernie Bolton Family

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Bigelow Farms

Frank and Barbara, Frank Jr., Kasey, Matt, Stacey, Taylor, and Tenley Bigelow

38995 Honeysuckle Road Oakland, Iowa 51560-4326 712-482-3386 • cell: 402-350-9430 bolton.norma29@gmail.com www.bernadaleshorthorns.com

P.O. Box 43, 47233 Road 200 • O’Neals, CA 93645 Matt: 559-647-2817 • Frank: 559-868-3433 www.bigelowfarms.com

PRACTICAL IDEAS. PRACTICAL CATTLE.

Phillip Bowman & Family 9898 Garrett Rd. Greens Fork, IN 47345 TEL: 765.886.5777 bsgshorthorns@hotmail.com

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Polled Shorthorns

Broken Road Cattle Company

Bulls and females for sale at all times.

Show Cattle

Ken Fairchild 318-282-7411

Mrs. L. EUGENE BYERS, Owner

500 Township Road 2802 • Loudonville, OH 44842 JEFF BYERS, D.V.M.: 419-994-5054 • FAX: 419-994-3702 JON BYERS: 419-651-0501

3209 Roundhill Rd Oak Grove, LA 71263

PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN

brccshowcattle@yahoo.com

Modoc, Indiana

POLLED SHORTHORNS

R.R. 1, Box 358 • Modoc, IN 47358 Brian/FAX: 765-853-5255 • cell: 765-969-0373 Randy: 765-853-5819 • Tyler: 765-576-0035 www.catesfarms.com

Gordon & Sally Crawford 519.287.3837 519.870.2396 Glencoe, ON, Canada gordcrawford@sympatico.ca

Reed & Jane Crawford 519.287.5286 519.857.7333 Glencoe, ON, Canada riverpointcc@hotmail.com

View cattle on-line at www.crawfdownfarms.com

Welcome!

John R. Hagie 1001 8th Ave. NW • Clarion, IA 50525 Days: 1-800-247-4885 • Evenings: 515-532-3005 jhagie@hagie.com Herdsmen: Pete Hunter: 515-571-5630 Jess Recknor: 507-383-8529

Dean and Janice Steck 86779 572nd Ave. Laurel, NE 68745 Dean cell: 309-221-5631 info@djsshorthorns.com • www.djsshorthorns.com

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

MEIEROTTO’S

DTR Cattle Company Ryan and Nancy Grathwohl Heter Josie and Ryder 745 Ave. S • Raymond, Kansas 67573 785-587-7947

The southeast’s largest herd . . . bulls, bred and open females for sale at all times.

Performance is our by-word Visitors welcome!

Bruce Humble 6653 Smithwood Road • Liberty, NC 27298 Bruce: 336-264-1496

Polled Shorthorns

Dean Fieser Box 363 Plains, KS 67869 620-563-9533 cell: 806-979-0027 Lori www.fieserspolledshorthorns.com Working Border Collies available.

in Studer’s Crazy Tra

Franz Farms Todd, M.K., Ryan & Tayler Rae • Bingham Lake, MN 507-678-2347 (home) • 507-920-8601 (Todd) 507-822-1671 (M.K.) • franzfarms.com

OWNERS:

GJD Cattle Co. 513-288-6991 513-896-7260 RC Show Cattle 937-603-1319 937-533-7051 Michelle Neagle • 765-993-4973

since 1919

Bulls For Sale all year, Heifers: Nov.-May

Carey Thomas Johnston 219 Johnston Rd, Kingsbury, Que, Canada J0B 1X0 TEL 819-826-5779 • CELL 819-574-4350 EMAIL highridge@hotmail.ca

Winkie Barnes CELL 613-885-6904

Haumont Shorthorns

1 mile Washburns

Wegeners

HUB RANCH SHORTHORNS U.S. 383

U.S. 36

Steve & Cynthia Washburn 8717 Road K • Norton, Kansas cell: 785-202-0338 • home: 785-877-3004 cwashburn08@yahoo.com

Dave’s cell: 937-470-6552 Josh’s cell: 937-681-1948 Herdsman: Kolten Greenhorn

Shorthorn Breeders Since 1915

Homeplace Farms Burke N. Allison & Co.

925 E. 400 S., Washington, IN 47501-7533 Dale - 812-254-6185 • bovine08@gmail.com

Inness Shorthorns

IROQUOIAN SHORTHORNS

Doug, Nancy, Matt & Nick Inness 1339 Knox Hwy 25 Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-6462 - 4th Generation Shorthorns -

Don Washburn & Family

53 years of breeding over 100 head of attractive, productive beef type Shorthorns. Heifer, Steers & Bulls Available.

Herd Bulls A&T Renegade 124 GS&J Captain Rob 3X A&T/JTM Sentinel Prime Leachman Apostle U021B

Josh & Tiffany Moreland 2273 Israel Somers Rd • Camden, Ohio 937-336-1088 • jtmoreland@gmail.com www.jtmorelandfarms.com

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Dave and Josh Greenhorn 3450 Middle Run Road • Waynesville, Ohio 45068

Registered Shorthorns for over 100 Years.

Beef-Milk-Dual Registry 100% Native- True Dual Purpose

Kevin Cooksley Family

Home: 620-458-3621 Jeff: 620-282-8364 Stacey: 620-786-0752 fischercattlecompany.com

ShorthornPlus

HAUMONT SHORTHORNS

80165 Rd 451 • Weissert, NE 68814 308-872-2617 • kscooksley@gmail.com

Gregg, Leann, and Stacey Fischer Jeff Stump, Herdsman 1853 N. US Highway 281 Great Bend, Kansas 67530

GOLD TIME For *xAR58091

Our cow herd is strong with outcross genetics. Our first cows came from Gordon Brockmueller. His guidance provided us a strong foundation.

Our extended family has been in the Shorthorn business for over 40 years. We’ve been building on that foundation for over 20. We truly belive we’re breeding - Genetics That’ll Work & Win.

BOB DUIS

2 Lake Metonga Grant Park, IL 60940 815-278-1065 www.duisfarms.com

Fieser’s

EA-RA-BA-H Farm

2 mile

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

DUIS FARMS

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3306 W 1250 S Kentland, IN 47951 219-474-5008 cell: 219-869-0758 washburndon@gmail.com Dave & Mary Lou Kearns Dave Kearns Scott, Lynette & Koby Kearns 11600 Shabbona Grove Rd. Waterman, IL 60556

815-264-3468: home 815-739-3578: Dave’s cell 815-739-3575: Dave, Jr.’s cell dmkearns@mycbsi.com Visitors Welcome!

Registered Shorthorn Cattle Breeding Stock & Club Calves

The Workman Family 54905 Fulton Hill Rd Bellaire, Ohio 43906

Bob: 740-676-5112 • Brent: 740-310-4361 Rick: 724-344-8056

EVELDALE FARMS

Joe and Linda Laban

26846 S. Garryowen Rd Bernard, IA 52032-9288 Home: 563.879.3154 • Cell: 563.542.3155 jjlaban@yahoo.com showcattlepage.com/LabanRoanoke/homepage.html

Looking For Easy Fleshing, Dark Red, and a great temperament?

contact: L.E. Mathers III: 309-263-4233 mathers@leveldale.com or cattle@leveldale.com or Scott Wall: cell: 309-212-5450 swall_otg@yahoo.com 10442 N Co. Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664 309-678-4230

TRY LINCOLN RED! www.lincolnred.org

Visit our website at www.Leveldale.com

Larry and Sarah Pedelty 507-421-7112 Chatfield, MN sarahpedelty@gmail.com

Masonic VillageFarm

CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES

Gerald Tracy and Frank Stoltzfus

Wayne and Aileen McKee

One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 717-371-0798 fstoltzf@masonicvillages.org

5827 155th Avenue • Indianola, IA 50125 515-961-2073

www.masonicvillagefarm.com

Meadow Lane Farms The Bertz’s

15186 Wheatley Road Mayview, MO 64071 Ron: 816-661-1980 FAX: 660-237-4989

Located just east of Kansas City on I-70 at the 44 mile marker!

MOON CREEK RANCH

Danny Holland: 918.413.1212 Marie Cole, MD: 918.413.5435

12186 SE 230 Road • Talihina, OK 74571 mooncreekranch@hotmail.com

www.mooncreekshorthorns.com

Alan, Kathy, Allison, and Craig Greensburg, IN

812-663-4967 Alan cell: 812-525-4615 • Craig: 812-525-3428 Allison: 812-525-3993 mfshorthorns@hotmail.com www.meyerfamilyshorthorns.com

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REGISTERED SHORTHORN

Chaddrick R. Sumner

McKee Family Shorthorns

1885 Cranford Sumner Rd. • Lenox, GA 31637 229-546-4512 • cell: 229-388-7038 kssumner@planttel.net Eph. 2:8-9 New Herd Sires: Code Red • PLM Blanco

MEYER FARMS

ED & CONNIE MEYER AND FAMILY

1550 E. 450 S. Rushville, IN 46173 765-938-1204 • Ed cell: 765-561-1232

Greg, Julie, Grant & Jillian 7234 E. 2700 Rd • Sidell, Il 61876 217-822-2506

SHORTHORN CATTLE ECONOMY, INDIANA

Steve & Cindy Oler

9058 Manning Road Home: 765-886-5737 Economy, IN 47339 Cell: 765-993-0839 olerfs@olerfs.com Business: 765-886-4444

PF PF

Ron Martin & Family

2699 E. 700 N. Greenfield, IN 46140 317-326-2568 cell: 317-727-4904 phildonfarms@aol.com

RC Show Cattle

Ron Rutan • 937.603.1319 Christy Campbell • 937.533.7051

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Damn Proud

PHILDON FARMS

Registered Shorthorn Show Cattle

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Laban’s Roanoke Farm

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

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If it says ROBJOY in the pedigree, you know they’re gonna be good!

ICHARDSON ARMS

Shorthorns

Ricky and Lance Guidry

Sammy and Wilma Richardson

3703 Hwy 29 • Marlow, OK 73055 580-658-2709 richardsonfarmsshorthorns@gmail.com

9256 Robinson Rd. Bell City, LA 70630 337-598-3258 • cell: 337-540-2825 office: 337-775-5928

ROBJOY SHORTHORNS

Bob and Joyce Wilson Home: 217-348-6750 Dr. Larry Wilson Cell: 217-276-5964

Home: 847-814-7301 28 Buchanan Court • Charleston, IL 61920

Rocky Branch Shorthorns 1160 600th Ave, • Middletown, IL 62666 Bob: 217-732-7596 Mark: 217-737-7905 mark.gordon@plantpioneer.com Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman

Bob and Mark Gordon

Lee & Joy Kerby Hannah Lynch 1581 Paint Rock Valley Road Philadelphia, TN 37846 home: 865-213-3357 cell: 865-250-8809 email: RCKYBRNCH@AOL.COM http://SHORTHORNS.com

27634-443 Avenue • Marion, SD 57043

Cory, Melissa, Samantha and Jaxon Schrag 605-925-4804 • 605-941-5241 schrag@svtv.com

SharBen Shorthorns Ben & Sharon Wilson

947 Bald Eagle Road • Sharpsburg, Kentucky 40374 606-247-3023 • cell: 606-782-0754 benwilson@windstream.net

Strode Family Shorthorns Purebred Shorthorns Since 1967

Rick, Sandy, Blane & Clay Osterday 31728 US Hwy 12, Java, SD 57452 605-285-6761 Rick: 605-281-1175 • Blane: 605-281-0301 www.stanglshorthorns.com

9300 Boyd Farm Rd. • Rochester, Il 62563 home: 217-498-9621 Curt: 217-836-9621 • Rob: 217-725-4955 Cattle available For Sale!

John, Dede, Sara and Sage cell: 712-263-0263 John Elder - cell: 402-650-1385

Sutherland Shorthorns

701 Iowa Ave. • Dunlap, IA 51529 www.maternallegends.com

David Ragsdale 3100 Locke Lane Prospect, KY 40059 cell: 502-396-6533

building maternal legends . . .

Find us on Facebook J Davy Farm Products & John David Ragsdale

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tone Springs S Shorthorns The Jay Benham Family

4733 LeFevre Road Troy, Ohio 45373 937-335-1622 Visitors Always Welcome!

Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns Doug & Rhonda North 5544 Stone Road Clinton, IL 61727 217-622-4466 tenmileshorthorns@live.com

Visit us at www.sutherlandshorthorns.com

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LYNN, GALE, AND JEFF NELSON

Cattle always For Sale at the Farm.

25994 725TH AVE. ALBERT LEA, MN 56007 507-826–3184 • cell: 507-383-4172 www.topnotchstockfarm.com

Luke, Amanda, Madeline, Gavin, Callie, Alexa & Josie Turner 2519 Cty Rd 200E • Mahomet, IL 67853 217-202-2484 mainstreetfenching@yahoo.com

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J&J Humphreys John: 219-279-2374 Andy: 219-279-2971 • Josh: 219-863-3984 7229 W. 200 N. • Wolcott, IN 47995 The coffee pot is always on!

Bulls, females and show prospects for sale.

Vogel Shorthorn Farm 10631 24th St SE • Rogers, ND 58479 vogelshorthornfarm@hotmail.com Justin: 701.320.4054 • Whitney: 701.261.1667

Bryan

Marti 7577 S. 210 E. • Rensselaer, IN 47978 Barry & Anita: 219-866-3513 • cell: 219-819-0430 Toby & Jodi: cell: 219-819-4603 www.waukaru.net

Barry Jordan Families

1502 Missouri Valley Road Riverton, WY 82501 307-857-4240

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.

TB accredited and certified bangs free.

Sears

Bruce Brooks

Marketing Services LLC

Auctioneer P.O. Box 349 Marietta, OK 73448 580-276-5137 cell: 580-695-2036

Alan K. Sears 61 Westeard Way, Eaton, CO 80615 H/O: 970-454-3986 C: 970-396-7521 • F: 970-237-3028 alan.sears@aksears.com www.searsmarketingservices.com

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MARKETING • MARKETING

Jeff K. and Darla Aegerter 520 South Evergreen Dr. • Seward, NE 68434 402-641-4696 • jaegerter@neb.rr.com www.aegertermarketing.com

International Year Code: 2016-D

SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm 5106 169 R Ave SE Kindred, ND 58051 Steve: 701.261.3426

America’s Convenient AI Brand Daily shipping from mid-Missouri 866-356-4565

www.cattlevisions.com

Wilson Livestock Agency Stuart D. Wilson 2228 State Hwy 128 Findlay, IL 62534 217-756-8828 cell: 217-454-9355

74saw@frontiernet.net www.stuartwilsonlivestock.com

SULLIVAN SUPPLY Livestock Grooming Products Sullivan Supply South Hillsboro, TX 800-588-7096 FAX: 254-582-7114

AMERICAN LIVE STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY

Sullivan Supply Inc. Dunlap, IA 800-475-5902 FAX: 712-643-5154

Call today for free mail order catalog.

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=Sales Calendar May 28 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Co., "The End of an Era" Complete Dispersion Sale, Clarion, Iowa.

Oct. 9 - Rod Shorthorns, Waymar Shorthorns and Kohlsteadt Farms, Swing the Gate" Production Sale, Dixon, Ill.

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Sept. 3 - Cates Farms and Friends "Star Search" Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Oct. 15 - Keystone Autumn Klassic, Waynesburg, Pa.

If we can help you with further information regarding these sales, feel free to contact us.

Sept. 10 - Shadybrook Farms "Decades of Excellence" Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada.

Oct. 14 - Studer Family Shorthorns, "Family Legacies" Genetic Event Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Sept. 17 - Waukaru "Cow Power" Production Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Oct. 15 - Studer Family Shorthorns, "Family Legacies" 100th Anniversary Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Sept. 17-18 - Johnson Shorthorns "5th Annual Private Treaty Sale". Niantic, Ill.

Oct. 16 - Sullivan Farms, "Maternal Legends" Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

May 28 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Co., "The End of an Era" Complete Dispersion Sale, Clarion, Iowa.

Sept. 3 - Cates Farms and Friends "Star Search" Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Sep 17-19 - Durban Cattle Co., Online Bid-Off Sale, West Jefferson, Ohio. breedersworldsales.com

Oct 22 - Cedar Valley Shorthorn Sale, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Sept. 18 - Ripberger/Norman "Eyes on the Midwest" Production Sale, Newman, Ill.

Oct 22 - Double J & Crow Creek "Shorthorn 500" Production Sale, Marietta, Okla.

Sept .24 - Missouri State Sale, Sho-Me Shorthorn Farm, Columbia, Mo.

Oct. 23 - Turner Shorthorns 2016 Open House, Somerset, Ohio.

Sept. 17 - Waukaru "Cow Power" Production Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Sept. 25 - Ohio Shorthorn Fall Classic Sale, Claylick Run Sale Facility, Newark, Ohio.

Oct. 25 - Turner Shorthorns 2016 Somerset Sensations Online Auction, Somerset, Ohio.

Oct. 2 - KOLT Cattle Co, "Simple Choices" Production Sale, Seward, Neb.

Sept. 24 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, Mich.

Oct. 29 - Jungles Shorthorn Farm "Durham Nation" Production Sale, Kathryn, ND.

Oct. 1 - Supanchick Shorthorns and Warner Ranch, "Fall Harvest" Production Sale, Grand Island, Neb.

Oct. 30 - Schrag Shorthorn "Family Event" Production Sale, Marion, SD.

Oct. 2 - KOLT Cattle Co, "Simple Choices" Production Sale, Seward, Neb.

Nov. 5 - Leveldale Farms "Investment Sale" Mason City, Ill.

Oct. 7 - Moore Shorthorns Spring Born Online Sale, Jerseyville, Ill.,cwcattlesales.com

Nov. 12 - Donors on Ice, Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 7 - Wasinger Cattle Company Online Sale, Winnebago, Minn.

Oct. 8 - Greenhorn Cattle Co "Where Great Females Make A Difference" Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Sept. 10 - Shadybrook Farms "Decades of Excellence" Production Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada.

Oct. 16 - Sullivan Farms, "Maternal Legends" Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Nov. 5 - Leveldale Farms "Investment Sale" Mason City, Ill.

Nov. 13 - Greenhorn Cattle Co "Where Future Generations are Created" Sale, Louisville, Ky. Dec. 17 - Paint Valley Farm and Byland Polled Shorthorns Joint Production Sale, Millersburg, Ohio. =

=Coming Events June 17-19 - Texas Junior Shorthorn Association Preview Show and Educational Events, Fort Worth, Texas June 18 - Texas Shorthorn Lassies Meeting, Fort Worth, Texas

Auction Sales • Private Treaty • Semen • Embryos

June 18 - Texas Shorthorn Association Annual Meeting, Fort Worth, Texas

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Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC P.O. Box 77 • Virginia, IL 62691

217-452-3051 • FAX: 217-452-3053 email: cagwincattle@casscomm.com

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=Ad Index AAA Shorthorns ..............................47 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. ....51 Bartels Bros ....................................47 Bennett Land & Cattle....................47 Berg Shorthorns ..............................47 Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns..................47 Bigelow Farms ................................47 Bo’s Shorthorns ..............................47 Bowman Superior Genetics ............47 Brindle Path Ranch ........................47 Broken Road Cattle Company ........47 Brooks, Bruce ..................................51 Bye Well Shorthorns........................47 Byland Polled Shorthorns ................47 Cagwin Cattle Services LLC ..............7 Cash Livestock ................................18 Cates Farms ....................................47 Cattle Visions ............................19, 51 Crawfdown Farms ..........................47 Cross Country Shorthorns ..............47 Cyclone Trace Cattle Co...........8-9, 47 Dav Mar Way Farms........................47 DJS Shorthorns ..............................47 Double C Shorthorns ......................48 DTR Cattle Co ..............................48 Duis Farms ......................................48 Ea Ra Ba H Farm ............................48 Eyes on the Midwest Sale ................54 Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns ................48 Fischer Cattle Company ..................48 Franz Farms ....................................48 Gerald Schiemeyer ..........................27 GJD Cattle Company ....................48 Great American Insurance ..............51

Greenhorn Cattle Company, LLC ..48 Haumont Shorthorns ......................48 Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm ..............51 High Ridge Farm LTD ....................48 Homeplace Farms............................48 Hub Ranch Shorthorns ..................48 IGS ................................................11 Illinois Breeders Unitd For Impact40-41 Inness Shorthorns............................48 Iroquoian Shorthorns ......................48 James F. Bessler, Inc. ........................51 JCC Jeepetta CattleCo.....................18 JT Moreland Farms, LLC ................48 Kearns Farms ..................................48 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm..............49 Kohlstaedt Farms ..............................5 KW Cattle Co ................................48 Laban Roanoke Farm ......................49 Lane Cattle......................................49 LCCC Marketing ......................12-13 Leveldale Farms ..............................49 Lincoln Reds ..................................49 Little Cedar Cattle Co. ..........49, IBC Lone Star Shorthorn Sale ..............IFC Maple Brook Farms ........................49 Masonic Village ..............................49 McKee ............................................49 Meadow Lane Farms........................49 Meyer Family Shorthorns ................49 Meyer Farms....................................49 Moon Creek Ranch ........................49 New River Cattle ............................49 Norman Farms ................................49 Oler Farm........................................49

Ostermeyer’s Shorthorns....................5 Phildon Farms ................................49 RC Show Cattle ..............................49 Richardson Farms Shorthorns..........50 RL Cattle Company ........................50 Robjoy Shorthorns ..........................50 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle ................50 Rocky Branch Shorthorns................50 Rod Shorthorn Farm ........................5 Schrag Shorthorn Farms ..............3, 50 Sears Marketing Services, LLC ........51 Select Sires Inc.................................23 SharBen Shorthorns ........................50 ShorthornPlus Foundation ..............30 Smoky Mountain Farm ..................50 Springlake Farm ........................16-17 Stangl Shorthorns............................50 State Fair of Texas ............................21 Stone Springs Shorthorns ................50 Strode Family Shorthorns ................50 Sullivan Farms..........................50, BC Sullivan Supply ..................28-29, 51 Sutherland Shorthorns ....................50 Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns ..............50 Top Notch Stock Farm ....................50 Turner Family Shorthorns ..............50 Tynywtra’s ......................................50 V8 Shorthorns ................................51 Vogel Shorthorn Farm ....................51 Walnut Spring Farms ......................51 Warner Ranch ................................51 Waukaru Shorthorns ......................51 Wendt, Kevin ..................................51 Wilson Livestock Agency ................51

September, 18, 2016

Consigners 217-822-2506

Newman, Illinois

317-694-4273 217-304-0057, Scott 217-304-3612, Cody 217-304-1009, Wes

MEYER FARMS

ED & CONNIE MEYER AND FAMILY

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