2017 July Shorthorn Country

july 2017

The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

Shorthorn Country july 2017 issue 6 • volume 44

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= Features Rooted in Faith, Family and Farming............................16 Farm to Plate.....................................................................30 Fescue Tollerance Genomic Test Pilot Project..............28 President Article, Attitude and Opportunities.............44 Vice President Article......................................................50 Past Builder of the Breed.................................................66 Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University Scholarship....72 Past Show Bull & Female of the Year.............................80 State Association Directory.............................................86 Junior State Advisor Directory.......................................87 Meet the Interns..............................................................104

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12:30 p.m. EST | Saturday 2017

OCTOBER 7

at the farm Waynesville, Ohio

Selling:

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“Where Future Generations are Created” Louisville, Kentucky

= Association Outlook The Shorthorn Breed is on the Move Last fiscal year - Registrations up 14.4%

Montie D. asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

Last fiscal year - New Junior Membership up 33.4% This fiscal year - Junior Memberships up another 38%!

Year to Date WHR Assessments increased by 1,000 Head New Stayability EPD and Genomic EPDs Released 139 ASA Members Received Awards at the Annual Meeting New Promotional Items and TV Advertising

2017 Annual Meeting Forum & Awards Banquet Dec. 1 & 2, 2017 Harrah’s Hotel & Casino • Kansas City, MO Friday December 1st - Afternoon

Educational Breakout Sessions Online Registration Training Proper Contemporary Groups Demonstrating Tissue DNA Samples Marketing Strategies

Saturday December 2nd

Morning Sessions - Educational Forum How Genomics Work Importance of Whole Herd Reporting Blending Performance and Phenotype Panel Discussion: Genetics Needed for the Commercial Industry Take Home Points to Move the Breed Lunch Afternoon Session Annual Meeting Followed by Social Evening - Awards Banquet New Recognition for Builder of the Breed (Contact ASA for Information to Nominate Candidates)

Shorthorn Impact Breed Initiatives Develop Better Shorthorn Cattle (see the difference in 5 years) Shorthorn Breeders Producing Better Animals Use Extensive Culling Practices Create Sire Test Program (fully operational program in 2 years) Identify Cooperator Commercial Test Herds Shorthorn Breeders Contribute Semen for Sire Testing Membership Recognition (started December 2016) Develop New Programs to Recognize Members Years of Membership, Shows, Performance and Special Achievements

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he Annual Herd Book issue is regarded as the herd reference every Shorthorn breeder should be a part of. In that spirit, I will list some ASA accomplishments, changes and new upcoming activities for your reference. These achievements are made possible by you, the breeders and members of the ASA. The Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet in December 2016 was a huge success. It was our first opportunity to put in place goals for member recognition as outlined by the ASA Board. A large number of voting delegates and membership attended this first Annual Meeting inaugurating the new system for selection of delegates by state as well as the new voting process for the ASA Board of Directors. Performance Sires and Dam Recognitions were awarded, members holding continuous membership for over 50 years were recognized and the Show Bull & Heifer of the Year along with regional winners received their awards. The 2017 Annual Meeting Forum and Awards Banquet will be Dec. 1st & 2nd at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Kansas City. We are looking forward to adding the presentation of the new Builder of the Breed Award this year!

Other activities in place will take time to produce results, such as the University of Illinois Herd Sire Test in which 300 commercial cows were bred to Shorthorn bulls; the pregnant cows are due to calve this fall. Another research activity approved by the ASA Board is the Fescue Tolerance Research Project which identifies fescue tolerant Shorthorn genetics through DNA testing.

New traits and systems have been introduced into the Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation. The new Stayability EPD will be a valuable asset and the implication of Genomic EPDs will make the entire EPD system more predictable as the DNA data base continues to grow. This summer we should see the new One-Step Genomic EPDs unveiled, affecting all relatives of DNA tested individuals.

Activities on the horizon include a Special Shorthorn Feeder Calf Sale in the fall of 2018 at the Dunlap, IA sale barn. The Shorthorn Junior National is booked in Wisconsin for 2018, in Tennessee for 2019 and in Kentucky 2022; we are hopeful the new American Royal facility is ready for 2020 or 2021 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference.

The new 2017 ASA Handbook has been published which includes updates from the past year. Promotional items have been designed and TV advertising with Superior Feeder Calf Sales and the American Rancher will begin this summer and fall. Juniors transitioning to adult membership in December will be offered ½ price first year senior membership for 2018.

A better communication link with the State Associations has been made a priority for sharing ASA updates and adding state information and activities to a national calendar.

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= Shorthorn Update

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

Montie D. Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO montie@shorthorn.org Kathleen Aschoff, director of member services, DNA & shows kat@shorthorn.org Heather Lange, customer service & registrations heather@shorthorn.org Matt Woolfolk, director of performance programs, performance data & commercial acceptance • matt@shorthorn.org Shelby Rogers, director of youth activities, marketing & communications • shelby@shorthorn.org Rochelle Wilson, director of finances • rochelle@shorthorn.org

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

ASA Dates of Note July July 1 The Summit - IGS Youth

Leadership Conference

Registration Deadline, register

online at juniorshorthorn.com July 3-8 National Junior Shorthorn

Show & Youth Conference,

Tulsa, Okla.

July 4 ASA Office Closed August Aug. 3-6 The Summit - IGS Youth

Leadership Conference,

Lincoln, Neb. Aug.1 Ballots for delegate voting will

be mailed to members in good standing Aug. 31 ASA Fiscal year ends: All

registration counted for Century

Club must be registered by Aug. 31 Aug. 31 Keystone International Livestock

Expo (KILE) entry deadline September Sept. 5 All ballots due in ASA office for

electing delegates Sept. 12 American Royal ownership

deadline and entry deadline

October Oct. 7 KILE National Shorthorn and

ShorthornPlus Show Oct. 8 KILE Junior Shorthorn and

ShorthornPlus Show Oct. 25 Performance Data Due in ASA office Oct. 26 American Royal Junior

Shorthorn Show and National

Shorthorn Show - 12 p.m.

November Nov. 11 NAILE - Jr. ShorthornPlus Show Nov. 12 NAILE - Jr. Shorthorn Show Nov. 13 NAILE - National ShorthornPlus Show followed by National

Shorthorn Show (cattle released

after conclusion of show) Nov. 23-24 ASA Office Closed Thanksgiving and day after December Dec. 1-2 Annual Meeting & Forum -

Harrah’s Hotel & Casino, Kansas

City, MO

NAILE Hotel Info

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

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

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

A.I. Certificate Bulls As of January 1, 2017, any bull releasing its first A.I certificate, will not be able to until ALL DNA is completed.

Transferring Bred Females Bred females being transferred must have all the breeding information including name and registration number of sire(s), type of service, date of service and/or pasture exposure dates.

Contemporary Groups

If you enter your calf crop into the registry in several different sessions, you must indicate which contemporary group each calf belongs to.

To do this, use management codes (the “Mgmt” box) and the “Season” drop down menu when submitting calves to the registry. All calves in a contemporary group must have the same management code and same season submitted in order to be properly grouped together. If these are not used, the registry will group calves by the day they are submitted.

WHR Breeders 1. WHR Breeders cannot register any calves until their cow herd inventory assessment is completed and paid in full for that calendar year.

2. To take advantage of the free registration benefit of being a WHR Breeder, you must register your natural calf before it turns one (1) year of age.

Reminder to all WHR breeders: 2017 WHR Assessments need to be completed before any 2017 calves can be registered. Be sure to keep an eye on your inventory throughout the year if you are buying bred females; some might come from TOC breeders or breeders who haven’t completed the assessment. You will be able to assess newly added females for the same price you paid initially, just contact us and we can adjust the price. *This includes foundation females as well as females enrolled from other breeds **Once the balance is paid for the assessment you can re-validate your work and then commit to registry. ***To access your unassessed females: Herd Mgmt->Inventory->Assessment Age

Regular Office Hours

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

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Hugh Jr. and June Moore

Rooted in Faith, Family and Farming

by Emily Adcock

Just around 40 miles north of St. Louis on the Illinois side, nestled in between the rural communities of Jerseyville and Medora, you will find the home of Moore Shorthorns, where the sweet tea and peanut butter pie are readily available for any guests who stop by. This 180 purebred Shorthorn cow operation is owned by the Hugh Jr. & June Moore Family and has strong roots in faith, family and farming. Any given day you can see up to four generations of family working side by side to accomplish tasks that sustain the Moore Family and its members. Together they have conquered both highs and lows that have tested their faith and made them question why they chose this lifestyle but it is through those moments that they have realized there is nothing else they would rather do and no other way they would rather raise their family.

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Shorthorns. Hugh Jr., said that they Leveldale Shorthorns. When Mr. decided on Shorthorns because there had Mathers came to visit their herd, he was already been dual-purpose Shorthorns awed at the fields of clover and informed on the farm and his father liked what them their cows were going to be fed they were doing. Hugh Sr., would have well. Leveldale Kickoff was one of the the cows calve around the same time first bulls they used heavily after he had and would draft both calves on one cow been shown all over the United States and milk the other cow for his family. by the Mathers Family. Shortly after When they attended the Sangamon Sale starting their herd Hugh Jr., left for basic in 1951 they were looking for a bull training and would leave for Korea in and ended up coming home with a cow May of 1954 and not return until March named Queen Empress purchased from of 1956.

Edward Sievers. As we flipped through He recalls “I left for basic training the pages of a treasured scrapbook in May of ‘54 and was only home a put together by Hugh week after training. I shipped out Jr.’s mother Isabelle, the 24th of July of ‘54 and memories and stories returned home the night of flew from the pages the 7th of March of ‘56 about through Hugh’s lips 10 o’clock. I was over looking with the occasional at cows that night. Dad had a addition from his sow out, and we were looking wife, June. at cows in the barn that I had Scrap book made by Isabelle.

From there Hugh never seen before.”

Sr. and Hugh Jr., During his time away, Hugh continued to build their herd with Sr., and wife Isabelle and daughter herd bull purchases from noted breeder Mary continued to grow the herd and

maintain the farm. Hugh said his mom in tip top shape. Hugh Jr.’s mother, integral part of the operation, renaming always sent photos with her letters, while Isabelle, was a strong woman who it Hugh Moore Jr., & Sons. Tom and he served in the Korean War, of the cows worked alongside her husband every Ron continued expansion of the farm and calves so day taking care of kids and animals operation and cattle operation. In the he was still alike.

It was the very late 80s, early 90s, Hugh Sr., lost his somewhat thing that almost sight to glaucoma and had to fully turn in the know. got her killed over the reins to Hugh Jr., and his boys.

Upon his in 1969 when Although unable to see, he continued arrival home she was feeding to be a voice of reason and advice and Hugh Jr.’s her cats in the an avid planter of tomatoes. On Sunday sister had farrowing barn nights when the family gathered around found him the and the sows Hugh Sr.’s dining room table he would perfect bride charged her be filled in on the happenings of the farm and he settled to protect and remind them all that they would in ile wh , to Hugh Jr. down with June Photos senHt ug a squealing only be successful if they continued to Pleasant th wi ., Sr h (Fessler) Moore. Korea ofsewood 9th and Leader’s Prince Martin calved piglet. By work together as a family.

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In 1963, Hill the grace In addition to expanding r, 1954. be em ec D on ie iss the Moore M of God and a short the farm to Family decided they were ready to start miracle her tenacity and her support three exhibiting cattle at local fairs and took girdle saved her life but left her growing families, their first show string to the Jersey with the loss of her right hand they also began County Fair. Prior to this, a cousin had and forearm. However, just like exhibiting cattle exhibited a few of their animals for them. all farm wives, whatever doesn’t competitively MM New Year, a Leveldale Kickoff son, kill you makes you stronger across the United was the lead bull in a group of 3 head and she assumed her position States earning that claimed the Grand Champion Beef as head of the household once MM many trips to Herd honors at the Jersey County Fair she was healed. Isabelle taught donorMary Kaye BXR97, the backdrop. a leading r the Moo that year. Being the champion beef herd herself to write left handed so daughtefo Tom became the re F a mily rs are still in the her whose mastermind at the time was like winning Supreme she could continue to write behind d today.

Champion these days. checks and letters as needed. pedigrees, while Ron “We didn’t have time to glory over As with any operation there are high took on more of a role with the trophy though because Ronald was points and low points and Hugh Jr., feeding and show preparation. This so sick with croup that we had to get is not afraid to admit some mistakes eventually led to the family hosting him to the hospital. We had to leave including a few herd sires that he wished annual production sales at the farm. him overnight because at that time they would have died the day he bought For many years customers drove from didn’t like parents in there. When we them. To be exact, June and Hugh Jr., all over the United States to attend the came back the next day he had a dirty both blurted out the same name at the production sales and to eat June’s famous diaper and I remembering crying so same time...Robin Hood! pickles, peanut butter pie and the much they hadn’t taken care of him, it “We have experienced the bringing homemade lunch prepared by members was very scary,” chimed June from the down [frame size] and bringing them of the Moore Family. living room. back up, and it was much harder to bring As Tom and Ron started families Moore Shorthorns wouldn’t have them back up!” Exclaimed June. of their own Hugh Moore Jr., & Sons maintained its success without some As the years progressed Hugh Jr.’s would eventually become better known strong-willed women that kept the men sons Tom and Ron eventually became an (continued on page 20)

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The Moore Family taken in Nov. 2013. L to R: Jamie Kallal, Cole Spencer, Sam Poppe, Clayton Poppe, Jace Poppe, Alex Poppe, Sandy Moore, Anna Poppe, Tom Moore, Kelsey Isringhausen, Max Poppe, Nick Isringhausen, June Moore, Hugh Moore, Connie Breitweiser, Emily Adcock, Justin Adcock, Lori Moore, Ron Moore and Sarah Moore. Missing: Matt Kallal, Case Isringhausen and Cruz Nichols.

(continued from page 17) the Moore Family are the glue that holds From a very young age it was instilled as Moore Shorthorns from many the pieces in place. The unspoken heroes, in family members that this is a family complaints from the granddaughters who leave their beds at 10 p.m. to help operation and together they celebrate (mostly Emily) their husband pull a calf or and struggle. Many times, Kelsey and wanting to be get cows back in that have Emily were battling for the Champion included in the gotten out. Those that spot but Ron and Tom made sure that name. Kelsey, Emily prepare the food that give no matter who came out of the ring with and Sarah (along their sons and husbands the purple ribbon they heeded the advice with Tom’s step the fuel to keep working of Hugh Sr., and were equally happy for children Alex Poppe from dawn to each other because & Jamie Kallal and dusk. in the end the family many Moore cousins) Through had succeeded and would continue the the years, that was worth n ampio tradition of exhibiting Ron and Emily exhibiting Ch M o o r e celebration. te Fair.

Bulls at the Missouri Sta cattle at county, state Shorthorns Currently, the and national levels and has raised Moore Family has receive many accolades for themselves many champions and about 180 head of and our family. dominant namesakes for Shorthorn cows The tradition of strong willed woman the breed. One of the more and farm about SULL Muscle Man didn’t end with Isabelle for the family. widely known cow families 2,350 acres of corn, June would serve on Lassie Boards at was the Mary Kaye family. soybeans, and wheat. all levels and eventually earn Lassie of Many notable herd sires have left marks Many people don’t know that anything the Year. Ron’s wife, Lori, would also on the herd including CC Prince, DF culled from the herd stays on the farm hold a role on both State and National Tarheel Drive, Rexlaine Irish Progressor, in a feedlot that furnishes the local Lassie Boards. Tom’s wife, Sandy, would Four Points North Star and more recently packer with high quality beef for the also be a part of the Lassie Association SULL Muscle Man. The Moore Family community.

Hugh Jr., and his wife at both local and state levels. Sandy was named the Builder of the June still live and Lori would spend countless hours Breed in 1987 and has been the on the home traveling the show circuit with their Premier Exhibitor at many cattle farm and are husbands and then later with their shows across the country. active in the children. At times holding cows in one There is nothing that pumps operation. June hand and kids in another. Ron’s oldest blood in Ron’s veins more than provides meals daughter, Emily, would serve on the getting the Grand Champion and advice American Junior Shorthorn Association slap, especially if he is leading a for all who Board of Directors and hold the title big bull. Hugh passed his passion gather around of President. She would also serve on for remembering history and the her table at w vie at IJSA Pre several committees and serve as the details in life to son Tom, who Cole Spencer exhbitg ing noon. Hugh for dy rea fer hei the gettin Illinois Junior Shorthorn Association can recall just about any Shorthorn Show. Ron wi Jr., is the main am Fritz. the ring th fitter, Ad Advisor for three years. The women of pedigree you ask. chore man and 20

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holds down the fort while his family exhibits cattle. Tom and Ron share the responsibilities of the farm and cattle together, and although like most brothers, there are a few spats, they know they need each other to be successful and to get the work complete. The fifth generation of the Moore Family is now carrying on the tradition of exhibiting Shorthorns at county, state and national levels with Tom’s grandsons (Clayton Poppe and Cole Spencer) at the halter.

Ron’s youngest daughter Sarah, and her fiancé Cruz Nichols, have recently moved back to the farm and are taking an active part in the responsibilities along with adding 80 head of Dorset, Hampshire and Oxford Sheep to the mix.

As a family, the Moore’s stay very involved in their community and promoting agriculture locally. Hugh Jr., and June, Sandy and Lori have all served as 4-H leaders locally. The Moore’s are very supportive of Jersey County 4-H hosting workshops, setting up for fairs and even Ron being the head chef at the annual Soup Fest fund raiser. In 2016, Hugh Jr. and June were inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame at the Illinois State Fair. In addition to 4-H, the family is very active in supporting the Southwestern and Jerseyville FFA Chapters and school districts. Both Ron and his two daughters, Emily and Sarah, served as Chapter President during their time at Southwestern High School. Hugh Jr., Ron and Tom serve on a variety of agriculture boards and committees including the Jersey County Fair Board, Tri-County FS Board, Jersey County Grain Board and Jersey County Farm Bureau Board where Hugh Jr., just retired as President this year. The family understands the value of being active and supportive of their agriculture roots to ensure opportunities for the

future generations of the a 65-year-old friendship Moore Family. between Hugh Jr., and the It is through God’s now late Bill Smithers that grace, hard work and began in 1952 when Hugh a lot of dedication Sr. and Hugh Jr., met Bill that the Moore while looking for herd bulls Family has been able at Ralph Bevins. to live a life full of Hugh said, “Dad and I faith, farming and knew this guy knew good family. Furthermore, cattle and we enjoyed our ithers at the the friendships Hugh Jr. and Bill Sm view show in conversation with him. In acquired with fellow Tri-County Shorthorn Pre later years, our paths would ormed me this was breeders have molded 2013. Hugh Jr. infun continue to cross and our .

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BFCC Private Malone 101W BW: -1.3; WW: 16; YW: 20.5; MK: 21

Gilman’s Creed 3D BW: -0.7; WW: 45; YW: 53; MK: 13

Our newest addition to the herd. We are expecting great things out of this bull.

Montie’s Tune-Up As some of you may know and to clear up some rumors, in the middle of June Montie went to the emergency room because he wasn’t feeling good. At that time, it was decided he was due for a quick tune up in order to prevent potential medical problems. He did not have a heart attack. He had a quick procedure done to put stents in for support of his coronary artery.

Everything went as planned. He is feeling better than ever and is back in the office.

Semen available call for information.

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Fescue Tolerance Genomic Test Pilot Project Over the past few months, approximately 300 DNA samples already on file at GeneSeek were tested for fescue tolerance using a DNA test developed by AgBotanica. This pilot project, funded by the American Shorthorn Association (ASA), attempted to use a wide crosssection of Shorthorn genetics throughout the breed. Genetic defect status, EPD profile, pedigree, and breeder location relative to the predominant “Fescue Belt” were used as criteria for selection.

Though our sample size is fairly small, related animals were also targeted to help gain an estimate of potential heritability.

One goal of the project was to see if the test performed similarly to other breeds already analyzed by AgBotanica internally. The only information given was the sample ID number. AgBotanica returned a Fescue Tolerance Score ranging from 0 to 50 based on the number of DNA markers the animal possesses and their relative influence on the score. For the most part, Shorthorns had very similar results to other breeds.

Like previous research suggested, animal location was a very poor predictor of fescue tolerance score. This means that

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breeders from inside and outside the Fescue Belt have a fairly wide range of tolerance scores. Since genetics get shared via A.I. and sales nationwide, this was not a surprising result. However, these results also indicate that selection pressure could be placed on fescue tolerance if a breeder desires.

The second goal of the project was to simply answer the question, “Is the test simply selecting for bigger cows?”

The output used to develop the test was largely weaning weight, so the test results were correlated against growth EPDs. I’m pleased to report that correlation between BW, WW, and YW EPDs and Fescue Tolerance Score was near zero! This indicates that the genes responsible for animal growth and fescue tolerance appear to be different.

Again, this also means that selection for fescue tolerance can occur without dramatically influencing other traits of interest. In reality, the score had very little association with any column on the paper, but keep in mind, our sample size was very small.

Goal #3 is the most important one: Incorporate the results in to something

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

breeders can effectively use in their selection process. Since no other breed currently uses Fescue Tolerance Score in their genetic evaluation, this is unchartered territory. Other genomic tests are being incorporated into EPDs, so that path may seem the most logical.

However, this test appears to operate independently of other established EPDs, so where do you put it? I’ve been floating the idea of incorporating it into the $BMI column, but every animal in the registry would need an estimate of Fescue Tolerance for that to occur.

The math doesn’t work. Another idea is to develop a new $Fescue Index. This index would only appear on an animal’s genetic profile if the DNA test for fescue tolerance was completed. Option 3 would be to simply print the animal’s score in a new column; until a larger portion of the breed can be tested and analyzed, this may be the path of least resistance.

In the coming weeks, I welcome your feedback. I will be in touch with the ASA Board and staff as well as several breeders who had individuals in the pilot project.

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FARM TO TABLE

Shorthorn genetics help deliver high quality product

by Clifford Mitchell

Consumer preference is a tricky proposition. Most research indicates that price and tenderness are big for beef eaters. Trends and the evolution of the foodie have somewhat changed the landscape of what consumers believe is the best option versus just a few years ago. Certain demographics have the available disposable income to demand local or the “farm to table” concept.”

To most rural Americans this has been status quo for decades. Producing protein to help feed the family or families working the ground has often been one of the advantages to the lifestyle farmers and ranchers live. Not too long ago the family farm included several species of livestock to produce various components for each meal of the day: milk, eggs, beef, pork and chicken. The urban population, especially in certain areas or communities, has discovered the “farm to table” idea and made it cool.

Dave Fischer of Fischer Farms in Jasper, Indiana decided to take his product to the public. Since he sold the first steak his products have made their way into high end steak houses and the relaxed atmosphere of the local brewery.

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“We were raising all natural calves “We have a great network of chefs and weren’t getting paid a premium year helping us market our products to new in and year out. I went to seventeen restaurants. Chefs will give us a referral restaurants with my product in a cooler to another chef endorsing our product,” before I got the first yes. I started Fischer says. “People want to know where delivering to my customers, fresh their meat is coming from. We need to product twice a week and we made a tell our story. A weekly email is sent to viable business,” Fischer says. “People are all our customers and restaurants using interested in the local food market. They our products. This allows the customer demand a local, all natural product. Even to relate to where their steak is coming visitors to places like Indianapolis want from and what we’re doing that week.” to try our local products. We raise beef Developing a supply chain and and serve as a liaison marketing all the products at a premium for other producers is the goal with every in the area to market animal harvested at their locally grown Fischer Farms. This is products.” often the limiting factor Once the Fischer for most who take the Farms product product to the street made it to the table and market to a group of local restaurants; of growing customers. word of mouth Fischer’s background in helped grow the software may have helped business. Agriculture Dave and Chef Ryan at Bu him answer some of these rger Battle. often fails to tell its difficult questions. own story often losing opportunities “I am trying to sell all the to garner more customers. Fischer Farms cuts at a premium. If I get a new steak takes advantage of the opportunity to tell customer then I have to find a new the story behind the products. customer for the hamburger and some of

the other cuts. I have to have the right that would deliver a high quality product the four year olds to Shorthorn bulls. I customer mix to make sure everything every time. only purchase my Shorthorn bulls from goes out my door every week,” Fischer “My business is tailored to high end one seedstock supplier and they had the says. “My background in the software restaurants it is “do or die” for me to records. I was more comfortable with business helped me develop systems for produce a consistent highly marbled his product than the breed, but it has supply and quality control. We have to product. I have to identify genetics worked out well. The herd is about 30 have our systems in place to maintain within the Angus and Shorthorn percent Shorthorn and the cross makes our orders and fill them.” breeds that allow me to sell a highly sturdy females that produce for a long According to marbled product. The breed time.”

Fischer, a close associations have made this The Jordan Family of Waukaru relationship with a lot easier,” Fischer says.

Shorthorns, Rennselaer, Indiana has his processor has “Consistency in my genetics been supplying bulls to Fischer Farms helped the business will help the consistency of for a long time. According to Fischer, the and really allows his my product. The sort every integrity of the program and his belief in brand to deliver a week, genetics and the feed the data were critical selling points. variety of products to program help us deliver “We have been working with Dave his customers. This the product we’re known Fischer for a long time. I pretty much not only adds value for. We took a lot of time know what bulls he will be interested to the business, but understanding what our in when we make our catalog. He has Packaged Ribeye. helps market unique customers were looking for been a great customer and I have really cuts. and wanted a lot of feedback learned a lot from him over the years,” “I got lucky with my processor. When to get more consistent. Dry aging the says Toby Jordan. we started, the next generation was whole carcass for two weeks is As bull selections taking over. I have spent a lot of time an important part of the are made a specific with them learning my product and they process.” type and kind is have been great to work with. When we Part of the consistency what Fischer is first started, I would go sort the steaks comes from the way the looking for, but the and figure out what breeds weren’t going cattle are mated and the better come with to work for me. I also discovered a lighter selection of the herd bulls a profit-minded pink steak wouldn’t be tender,” Fischer that walk behind the résumé . says. “They are finding the muscles that mature cows. Building a “I am looking for work and able to process them efficiently. blend of proven females bulls that are big I have customers wanting specific and identifying group enough to produce products so they will have something genetics. good carcass. Deep ll.

New Waukaru bu unique at their restaurant. I can market “We pick a highly proven cattle with structural every cut for what it’s worth rather than Angus sire to AI all the heifers soundness and a good skeleton, so their grinding it.” and first calf heifers. When I purchase calves hold up to the feeding process, are Angus and Shorthorn genetics are bulls, I buy half and full brothers so I the ones that work for us,” Fischer says. the two primary breeds used to produce can track group genetics. Records are “Birth weight, yearling weight, rate of Fischer Farms beef. Some trial and error; very important. In order to improve you gain and feed efficiency are all important the high heritability of carcass traits and have to track genetics. I have to have numbers in bull selection. I won’t buy the diligence Fischer put to the task at marbling on both sides, the bull won’t fix a bull with a bad disposition and the hand allowed him to identify the genetics it by himself,” Fischer says. “We breed all Shorthorn bulls need to be at least in the (continued on page 38)

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Harvesting rye grass silage. silage in my finishing ration because it is natural with taking it all the way to the very cost effective. I like high grain silage plate you add in variables that will try because it provides a high energy diet. I a producer’s patience. Like most have tried other alternative and I wasn’t flourishing operations a strong happy with the results. We’ll harvest Crossbreeding forage base will help keep profits animals between 18 and 20 months of has helped secure and develop cattle in a age to maximize tenderness.” improve certain natural setting.

Fischer Farms is definitely a unique traits within the “We plant rye grass in late operation. The “farm to table” concept cow herd, but it August and graze it from October is gaining momentum and the story is is also a valuable to mid May when we make rye often told with each tool producing grass silage. We’ll product providing a the end product. plant that same connection. It seems The two breed ground back to corn a certain percentage cross seems to silage and harvest of the population is produce the later in the summer. more comfortable an desired quality We get three crops Measuring Sorghum Sud purchasing these and tenderness, the cows graze the products than while bringing a few more pounds rye grass, rye grass silage and those produced in to the table. corn silage,” Fischer says. the mainstream “It is important I select bulls that will “We’ll grow calves on small Dave and Diana production chain. produce a good carcass weight. I have traps of rye grass or sorghum As Fischer Farms continues a consistent cow herd and I need bulls sudan. It is important to keep to grow its customer base and prepares that consistently produce a 1,400- to them gaining two pounds per day or to transfer ownership to the next 1,500-pound finished animal,” Fischer better. This will keep the marbling and generation some day, the sense of pride says. “If carcass weights are too small; we’ll grow these calves until they are 900 and responsibility to keep his systems in there is not enough yield. Everyone to 1,000 pounds.” place to make sure restaurants continue is wowed by a nice big steak; I have to The final step in the process at Fischer to receive the same premium products provide that product without getting it Farms is on farm finishing barns. The will set Fischer Farms apart in the world too big.” feeding process allows the genetics to of “Farm to Table” production.

According to Fischer, defined calving come through and the end product is “We strive to have the best steak. It is seasons in the spring and fall help that highly marbled product that ends all natural, locally raised and delivered fill his orders while keeping calves up at the restaurant. fresh to our customers. Our ability to healthy. Tight groups allow for proper “Cattle will spend three to four provide custom cuts sets us apart and management and the supply chain for months in the finishing barns before we has helped open some doors because the end product. “We used to have one harvest. Disposition is a very important nobody can compete with that,” Fischer calf in ten or so that wouldn’t marble, trait because they are confined and says. “When our product is on the menu now it is one in forty or fifty,” he stated. bedded on saw dust. Since we are an all order it, you won’t be disappointed. I Developing young stock correctly is a natural product we have to keep them want that to happen every time.” = challenge to most; when you couple all healthy,” Fischer says. “I use a lot of corn (continued from page 31) top 20 percent of the breed for marbling, if not higher.”

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We are pleased with Enlite’s first calf crop. All calved unassisted out of our two-year-olds.

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Columbus calves are here and they have a lot of style.

New females joining us from the following herds Shadybrook Shorthorns, Alden Farms and Little Cedar Cattle Company

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= President Outlook

Attitude and Opportunities A friend of mine once said,” Every morning God gives us a choice to pick an attitude, why would we pick a negative one; it makes no sense to me at all.”

Nothing could be further from the truth, a poor attitude gets you nowhere in life.

We all get tired of reading posts on social media about the negative things in life. Why would you focus on negative when there are so many good things going on? Let me ask you a couple of questions. Do you find it more pleasing to be around someone who is positive and upbeat about things in general? Do you find that these positive people are more successful? If we as Shorthorn breeders can have that positive attitude and use

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it in our operation, good things tend to happen. You will attract customers who like doing business with you by giving that positive “feel good” attitude.

We have so many opportunities as Shorthorn breeders to make our cattle better. First, we have to be honest with ourselves and take a look at our herd and recognize any need for improvement. EVERY animal has it attributes and deficiencies. I believe this is where Shorthorn breeders have an advantage.

We have a large base of genetics to select from for improvement of our herds. Be open-minded. Take advantage of GEEPD’s and implement traits such as low birth weight, high growth, marbling, and

Mark ASA Gordon president

docility in your program. Include the selection for cattle that are good jointed and sound which have qualities that add to show ring appeal. Evaluate your herd and implement the traits needed to improve your marketability. Many opportunities are out there to make your product better. You can only blame yourself if you don’t TRY! Wishing you all a great summer and a successful fall sale season! Always remember the words Ben Franklin said, “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” =

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= Vice President Outlook

James vice Freed president

In just a few days, Bev and I will be celebrating our fifty wedding anniversary. A large amount of our time during those fifty years has been involved in buying, raising, showing and selling Shorthorns.

It truly has been 50 years of lots of fun and excitement. A lot of that excitement came as a result of having discovered this great breed of cattle, Shorthorns, but even greater the fun of making so many friends in the breed.

We were able to raise our children and expose them to many great cattle,

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people, travels and adventures with success and failure. We would not change a thing and have enjoyed every step along the way.

We have seen many changes during those years, making us a stronger breed with a better product for our consumers.

We cannot rest on our laurels but “keep on keeping on.”

We must remain positive and proactive in finding those things that will keep us on an upward spiral. We need people in our breed who are willing to sacrifice

to bring about those changes that will make for an even greater breed.

Much like Bev and I have had to sacrifice for the betterment of each other and of our family. It can be done, just takes some commitment to never give up but keep finding those things that will bring about positive and not negative thinking. Like the story of the little train that had to say to himself, “I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN.” =

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= Beef Business

Matt director of Woolfolk performance programs

Shorthorns Are On the MARC Recently, the United States Meat Animal Research Center, known throughout the industry as MARC, published information from one of their research projects comparing growth and carcass performance for cattle based on sire breed. For those who may not know, MARC is a USDA facility located in Clay Center, Nebraska. The staff at MARC includes top-notch specialists across animal agriculture working to discover ways to improve production.

One long-running beef cattle program at MARC is the Germplasm Evaluation Program. The project utilizes sires from many breeds to compare performance.

Additionally, the results from this trial help the staff at MARC develop their across breed EPD adjustment table. The table allows producers to compare bulls of different breeds with adjustment factors to adjust EPDs to a common scale. Utilizing this table makes it simpler to compare an Angus bull to a Shorthorn bull, or a Charolais to a Brahman. With the acrossbreed EPD table, MARC publishes the performance data used in the calculations.

When studying the numbers, Shorthorns demonstrate that the breed should garner serious consideration in commercial cow herds. In this article, the data comparing the major British breeds (Shorthorn, Red Angus, Hereford and Angus) will be displayed.

See British Breed Growth Traits, MARC Germplasm Evaluation table to the right.

It’s interesting to analyze the British breeds for growth traits, as each breed has both strengths and weaknesses. While Shorthorn birth weight is slightly higher than British counterparts, the yearling weight and maternal milk compare favorably. Breeders are taking the right steps towards breeding Shorthorn cattle for the commercial industry. The excitement doesn’t stop with growth traits, as there is also reason for optimism when analyzing the carcass data from the study.

See British Breed Carcass Traits, MARC Germplasm Evaluation table to the right.

As a breed, performance on the rail continues to be a strong point. Shorthorns compete with, and even exceed their British counterparts for marbling, ribeye area, fat

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thickness and carcass weight. For reference, a marbling score of 5.00 is the minimum threshold for a USDA quality grade of Low Choice. Shorthorns do not take a backseat to other British breeds when compared on the rail, producing lean carcasses with superb ribeye size and the ability to grade Choice.

When looking at the MARC data, I see a great opportunity for Shorthorn genetics.

With so many Angus-influenced cows in America’s commercial herd, cattlemen are looking for the right breed to utilize hybrid vigor in a crossbreeding program.

Shorthorns make a compelling case for the cowman wanting to keep the British influence in his operation, providing adequate growth, acceptable mature weights, and strong maternal capabilities, all which are important to operations raising their own replacement females.

What about the other half of the calf crop? Rest assured Shorthorn-sired steers will not disappoint. A Shorthorn bull mated to Angus cows will produce steers with carcasses that will meet industry demands for quality and cutability. British breeds are not known for being highyielding cattle, but Shorthorns have the capability to produce those Yield Grade 1 and 2 steers that generate premiums from the packer. There has been debate in

some industry circles about commercial cattlemen developing breeding programs that focus on either maternal or terminal matings. With Shorthorn genetics, the commercial producer can raise exceptional replacement females while also marketing high quality feeder cattle.

There are opportunities available for Shorthorns to prove their value in the commercial marketplace. The data from MARC shows that Shorthorns can be the British crossbreeding source of maternal genetics that positively impact carcass merit. Simply put, Shorthorns are living up to the “Performance with Purpose” mantra. This may sound silly, but we can’t forget that the purpose of the beef cattle industry is to provide consumers with a safe, high-quality supply of beef to feed their households. As Shorthorn seedstock breeders, providing genetics that help commercial cattlemen fulfill that purpose is how we make a positive contribution towards the end goal of meeting the demand for beef.

When you have a potential bull customer who may not be completely sold on Shorthorns, share this MARC information with them. They will be able to see that our breed doesn’t take a backseat to others, but rather has an opportunity to be in the driver’s seat leading the industry forward. =

British Breed Growth Traits, MARC Germplasm Evaluation Breed Birth Weight Weaning Weight Yearling Weight Maternal Milk

(lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) Angus 86.3 570.7 1057.4 555.7 Hereford 90.6 560.1 1016.1 535.7 Red Angus 86.2 545.4 1019.8 555.9 Shorthorn 92.1 538.1 1015.1 554.8

British Breed Carcass Traits, MARC Germplasm Evaluation Breed Marbling Score REA Fat Thickness Carcass Weight

(sq. in.) (in) (lb) Angus 5.88 13.57 0.677 913.7 Hereford 5.07 13.28 0.607 882.7 Red Angus 5.47 13.19 0.637 891.7 Shorthorn 5.20 13.35 0.522 885.2

Shalimar Ranch Bryan & Marti Warner 1502 Missouri Valley Road Riverton, Wyoming 82501 home: 307.857.4240 cell: 307.850.7668 bwarner@wyoming.com

J Adam, Carrie, Morgan & Skylar Edmund PO Box 52 Harrison, Nebraska 69346 cell: 308-430-1632 jaedmund@qwestoffice.net

Sha Ron Farms 2046 Rd 7 Clarkson, Nebraska 68629 Ron Bos: 402-649-0184 Bill Bos: 402-276-5270 tbbos@megavision.com

BCF Shorthorns 1150 Rd P Clarkson, Nebraska 68629 Jay Chec: 402-615-0830 Travis Byrd: 308-550-0209 jepcech@gmail.com

Alan Sears - office: 970-454-3986 - cell: 970-396-7521

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ASA DNA Lab Policy as of May 1, 2017

Mickey X Margie

I-80 X Dorothy

Marc IV X Annie

Eagle One X Annie

Fillet X Roan Sue

Fillet X Roan Sue

So what do you think?

Ellen and Grandpa Bernie with Gus X Silver Rose ET

JSVT Outback X Moonbeam

GeneSeek lab is the designated Lab for the American Shorthorn Association.

However, AgriGenomics lab may be used as an alternative for testing Shorthorn genetic conditions only. Testing results will only be accepted for the ASA registry from these two labs. A completed and signed order form must accompany the DNA samples submitted in order for testing results to be eligible for entry into the ASA registry.

The ASA re-negotiated to reduce the bundle price for TH, PHA and DS with GeneSeek, and is now competitive with AgriGenomics. However, GeneSeek is unable to match the turnaround time for the three genetic condition tests. Therefore, AgriGenomics may be used as an alternative lab only for genetic condition testing; this gives breeders an option when in need of a faster turnaround time.

AgriGenomics is an alternative option for the ASA for testing the three genetic conditions, TH, PHA, and DS only.

AGRIGENOMICS IS NOT CAPABLE OF DOING ANY PARENTAGE OR GENOMIC TESTS. The Shorthorn order form on the AgriGenomics website must be signed and completed when sending in samples. Test results will be sent by the lab to the ASA for entry into the registry. The ASA will charge a $3.00 fee per head to the breeder in order to manually enter AgriGenomics test results in the registry.

Anyone needing AI Sire and/or Donor Dam qualifications (parentage plus TH, PHA, and DS) will need to send their DNA to the ASA office with a completed and signed ASA order form. There is a special price for this package. GeneSeek lab test results are sent to the ASA in a compatible downloadable format therefore there is no additional fee for entering the test results from GeneSeek in the registry.

All other tests, including Genomic testing must be sent to the ASA office for testing at the GeneSeek lab. (ASA DNA order form for GeneSeek lab and explanation of tests can be found on the ASA webpage under Forms, select DNA then DNA Genetic Testing.) =

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Our Sincere Thanks to all Buyers and Bidders from our 2016 Share The Vision Sale

Watch for Dates Late Fall 2018

BISS Element 79 - Still going strong his calves this year look Great!

His progeny have gone on to two National Champions in Austraila; along with Champion Females in Canada. Watch for Element calves in the show ring.

SULL Sassy Crystal 699 - She is the showiest Female in the East.

SULL Fool Me 507 - Deceased.

Embryo transfer progeny on the ground and more to come.

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Herd Sires: ADS Pistol Pete 51C; A&T Rawhide 962 AI Sires: GFS Red Cloud 7026; Sprys True Blue; Kamilaroi Meat Packer H04; GFS Creole 9590; Eionmor Marquis 86G; DRC 101 VM; JR Conquest

Thank you to our 2016-17 Customers Kyle & Abby Swanson - Eureka Farms Jeff & Amber Lindo - Lindo Farms Jarry & Jenny Kotek Family Ryan Miller Alex & Andrea Hoehn Grace Jeurissen

April 2016, heifer by Meat Packer H04, his daughters are going to be powerful females.

April 2017, heifer by Meat Packer H04.

71D, June 2016 heifer by ADS Triton 25A. Kamilaroi Meat Packer H04 a limited supply of semen still available.

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Fall 2017 - Bred Females For Sale.

Spring 2018 - Bulls For Sale.

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= Past Builders Of The Breed 1945: Thomas E. Wilson; James Tomson; L.E. Mathers, Sr.; Wharton Allen; Wallace Campbell; Albert Hultine; and Paul Teegardin.

1946: Russell Kelce; Fred Hubbell; T.D. Jones; Charles Broughton; Will Dryden; L.W. Thieman; and Charles Lynn.

1947: Josef Winkler; Homer Clausen; R.D. Arnold; C.M. Caraway; W.J. Russell; H.L Straus; and Bert A. Hanson.

1948: William Bartholomay, Jr.; Frank W. Harding; E.M. Sims; Dale Bellows; George E. Day; George E. Smith; and Fred A. Johnson.

1949: Byron Hawks; Luther K. Rice; Fred Lee; Otis A. Carter; Fred Blomstrom; and Harold Thieman.

1950: D.M. Gregg; James Napier; George Struve; Kenneth E. Deacon; J.W. Bennett; and Charles H. Nickel.

1951: S.A. Donahoe; W.A. Cochel; George N. Fisher; Stewart G. Bennett; Russell Blomstrom; and Cleo Hultine.

1952: Frank Scofield; C.K. Tomson; Carl Greif; J.W. Durno; Harry McCann; and Carl M. Johnson.

1953: H.H. Allen; W.N. Anderson; Dewey Carnahan; Harold White; J.R. Kenner; and John Bertz.

1954: John C. Blume; Reford Gardhouse; B. Hollis Hanson; Carl W. Retzlaff; Grant Campbell; Gerald Clodfelter; and E.P. Laughlin.

1955: Allan C. Atlason; Cyrus S. Eaton; Autrey Caraway; W.L. Lyons Brown; Miss Emma Allison; W.W. Rapley; and Walter H. Larson.

1956: Louis Cadesky; Stanley G. Harris; Robert A. Collier; A.R. (Sandy) Cross; Otto Thiede; James L. Adams; and Fred W. Smalstig.

1957: Alex Cross; S.J. O’Bryan; John F. Shuman; Dr. O.W. House; Phil J. Sauer; W. Henry Dilatush; F.T. Brown; and P.S. Troubadour.

1958: W.W. Donaldson; John Alexander, Sr.; Thomas B. Hawkins: Don James; Harry Ackerman; B.W. Cooper; and Miles Wertz.

1959: R.E. Smith; David S. Graham; Gilbert Elken, Jr.; W.C. Jones; Wayne A. Carr; F.E. Jackson; and Byron D. Reser.

1960: Robert G. Heine; James G. Tomson; Raymond P. Duer; Miss Betty Royon; Harvey B. Wilson; Ray Clodfelter; and Roland G. Magill.

1961: W.H. Boutell; George T. Richardson; L.E. Mathers, Jr.; Sumption Brothers; W.A. Warters; Daniel J. O’Conner, Jr.; and Jacob Walter, Jr. 1962: C.D. Swaffar; Otto H. Grosse; Levi Johnson; Cecil Steinmetz; Clarence Worden; George Garvin Brown; and 66

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W.P. Hix. 1963: Louis Wernicke; Henry Dietz; Charles Ewald; Russell Held; Louis Latimer; George R. Gallatin; and Fred E. Smalstig.

1964: Mervin F. Aegerter; R.B. Stimson; Dr. Arthur H. Weiland; True Buckmaster; George DePape; Jack Ragsdale; and Otto Johnson.

1965: Ted L. Aegerter; Max L. Cardey; Paul Potter; E.H. Stoltz; Mrs. Hugh Fenwick; Harry McCabe; and Charles Hix. 1966: Dwight McCoy; Herman R. Purdy; Carroll Latimer; Cary A. Colburn; Lyle Brooks; Dave Brockmueller; and Lou Laughlin.

1967: William H. Roda; J.E. Halsey; Albert J. Hamann; Clyde G. Harlow; J.E. Klokkenga; Harry T. Peters, Jr.; and Chris R. Bertz, Jr. 1968: A.C. Buehler; Roger Applegate; Orlyn Oswald; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lorenz; Norman D. Hogg; Roy R. Rutledge; and Ed Rocker.

1969: Burke N. Allison; Jos. Biglands; Ben G. Studer; Ed Hoyt; Howard Snethen; Charles B. Leemon; and Bill Hoewischer.

1970: Truman Kingsley; Bob Gordon; Mrs. W.C. Pitfield; Dewey Lunstra; Mrs. Glenn Miller; Joe Huckfeldt; and Jim and John Humphreys.

1971: James A. Brennen; Mrs. George Garvin Brown; Dick Braman; John Draper; Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Long; Martin Nold; and Milton Nagley.

1972: Lyle V. DeWitt; R. Lee Johnson; Rudolph Kaehler; Mr. and Mrs. Arch Allen; George Inness; William Cruickshank; and Wendell Lovely.

1973: Dr. L. Eugene Byers; Jerry Taylor; Richard Prentice; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coats; Mrs. Frank J. Haumont; Larry A. Hart; and Lloyd Hatch.

1974: Mrs. T.C. Stuart; Mr. and Mrs. Vic Taylor; Dover Sindelar; Wertz Bros.; Robert Hahn; Harvey Fulton; and Bert Kessi.

1975: Mark L. Graham, Sr.; A.D. Tilley, Jr.; Buck Bardwell; W.J. Boake; Barry Jordan; Lloyd Waters; and Ernest Esau.

1976: Earl Fieser; R.W. Parrott; Edgar Philpott; Bill Scott; Don and Pat Stout; Louis M. Womack; and Joe Woods.

1977: Robert Miller; Robert Raisbeck; Val and Bev Kjernisted; Gary Englehorn; Charles DeBusk; Donald Kaehler; and W.O. “Bill” Jennings.

1978: Horace Curtis & Sons; Herbert and Harry Krug; Joseph T. Christen; George and Janice Alden; Lester Love; William and Wayne Hartman; and Russell M. Sloan.

1979: Thomas Elias McGee; David W. Clark, Jr.; F.A. Heckendorf, Jr.; Duane Rocker; Sandra and Bert Pepper; Virgil Wegener and Steve Washburn; and Otis W. Rothlisberger.

1980: Donald W. Schlegel; Harvey W. Schulhauser; Carvin H. Guy; Gilbert Lee Miller; Ronald B. Hofstrand; Richard D. Yarnell; and Rex, Brian, and Randy Cates.

1981: Ric and Judy Hoyt; M.R. and Lil Boake; W.N. and Harriett H. Moore; Scott Dau; Steve and Tom Torgerson; Orville A. Stangl; and Max Tribbett Family.

1982: Robert Dahl; Stanley Melroe; Roger Steiger; Orville and Kendrick Berg; Paul Schrag; Mike Dugdale; and Darrel, Dave, and Dean Steck.

1983: N. Gerald and Grant C. Alexander; Ralph and Don Pope; James A. McAnear, Jr.; Sherman Berg; Edgar and John Wise; Don Cardey; and Archie and Gary Hansen.

1984: Wayne Clark; Stanley H. Harper; Odis A. Lowe, Jr.; William McCullough; Dr. and Mrs. George M. Smith; Dick and Wilma Russell; and Damar Farms, Inc. 1985: Kadel Urice; Howell F. Eyler; Duane Sicht; Roy D. Dedmon; Darrell and Denny Jordan; Art and Luke Bakenhus; and L. Jack Bedwell.

1986: Eddie and Judy Grathwohl; Gladys Dau; Bradley Eisiminger; Gary and Pam Naylor; Jim Scott; Calvin and Steve Hiatt; and Dale Louis Wernicke.

1987: Dale Rocker; Keith H. Lauer; Gary and Chuck Buchholz; G.M. “Mike” and Linda Kahoa; Hugh, Jr., Tom, and Ron Moore; Steve and Linda Haywood; and William Earl Wilson.

1988: Hale Charlton and Jim McCollum; Alfred and Darrell Ippensen; Doug Schrag; Bill Smithers; Herbert Symington; and Paul Wharton & Sons.

1989: Gordon Brockmueller; Don Hoyt; Dr. W.L. Munson; and Charles Meisner & Sons.

1990: Robert and Ronald Alden; Phil and Chuck Johnson; Robert and Dorothy Connell; and Duane and Evelyn Greeley.

1991: Neil and Mary Davis; Bruce and Sandra Wallace; Arden Preheim; and Joseph O. and Joseph F. “Sam” Erhnthaller.

1992: Wayne C. Neely; George W. Slater; Bernie and Norma Bolton; and Mary and J.O. Bass III. 1993: Jesse Duckett and Larry Kohlstaedt.

1994: Don Cagwin and Frank and Mary Kaehler.

1995: William H. Hoskins and James A. Cato.

1996: Gene McDonald and North Dakota State University.

1997: Bill Rasor and Lyle Ewald.

1998: Wayne Temple Sr. & Family and C.F. Martin.

1999: Dr. George Ahlschwede and Rick and Sandy Osterday, Stangl Shorthorns.

2000: Dale Studer Family Shorthorns and Steve Melroe & Family, Melroe Shorthorns.

2001: Merl Welch, Green Ridge Shorthorns and A. Lorne Edmondson, Bromelee Shorthorns.

2002: The Bertz Family, Meadow Lane Farms and Ronald Gooch, Greenbelt Shorthorns.

2003: Harold and Kay Good, Good Family Shorthorns, and Donald McMillan & Sons, McMillan Shorthorn Ranch.

2004: Dave McFarland Family, Dia-

mond M Shorthorns and Richard C. McElhaney, McElhaney Stock Farm.

2005: Jim and Beverly Freed, Double J Ranch/Jeepetta Cattle Co. and Dick Hahn, Hahn Family Shorthorns.

2006: The Jim Williams Family, V8 Shorthorns and Verl Shell, Milestone Cattle Co. 2007: Nick Steinke Family, Steinke Shorthorns and L.E. ‘Les’ Mathers III, MD, Leveldale Farms.

2008: Randy & Nancy Griffis, Carolina Cattle Company and George & Gail McLachlan, Lakeside Farms.

2009: Ralph S. Larson, Y Lazy Y Shorthorns and John R. Hagie, Cyclone Trace Cattle Co. 2010: Steve & Laura McGill, South Starr Farm, Robert ‘Bob’ & Joyce Wilson, Dr. Larry Wilson, Robjoy Shorthorns 2011: Scott & Janet Leemon & Family, Leemon Stock Farm and Dr. Raymond

Ediger, Green Spring Farm.

2012: Derek Jungels, Jungels Shorthorn Farm and Edward Meyer, Meyer Farms.

2013: Marty Loving, Loving Farms, Steve & Julie French, Little Cedar Cattle Company and Don Washburn, Iroquoian Shorthorns.

2014: Charles and Judy Obrect, O-Dale Farms and Virginia Davis, KV Cattle.

2015: Kevin & Kari Vander Wal, Vander Wal Shorthorns; Sammy Richardson, Richardson Farms, and L. Martin Haliton Jr., Wind Crest Farm.

2016: Penny,Caleb, Seth & Courtney Vance, Bill & Jane Hale, Hale Farms; and Scott Horton & Family, Horton Farms In Memoriam: Hal Longley; Don Longley; and Horace Walker.

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Transferring Bred Females Bred females being transferred must have all the breeding information including name and registration number of sire(s), type of service, date of service and/or pasture exposure dates.

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Shady Maple Farms

5015 Cragen Road Martinsville, Indiana 46151 Chad: 765-346-2694 • Adam: 765-346-2674 Heather: 317-797-2730 shadymaplefarms@yahoo.com

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Ryan Galbreath

13038 55th St. SE Enderlin, North Dakota 58027 701-437-2962 • cell: 701-799-4568 showpigs@mlgc.com www.galbreathfarms.com

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Cattle Available at the Farm & Visitors Are Always Welcome!

Thank you to our customers!

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= News & Notes Farewell Pat A. Stout - She was born February 20, 1938, to James (Jimmy) and Dorothy (Smithe) Hays, Enid, Oklahoma, and passed away May 7, 2017 near Kremlin.

She grew up on the family farm north of Enid and was raised in the Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Kremlin High School in 1955.

An active 4-H member, Pat received numerous awards for her gardening, cooking, canning, sewing and animal husbandry projects. She showed Shorthorn cattle and served as the Oklahoma Shorthorn Lassie Queen.

She attended Phillips University for two years. She later graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1959 with a degree in physical education. A basketball star at Kremlin High, Pat went on to play basketball in college and ended her career playing for the Oklahoma State girls’ basketball team.

She married Don Stout in 1959 in Enid. After a short stay in Stillwater, they moved to Brown County, Kansas,

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where she worked as a Physical Education teacher just over the Nebraska line in Falls City, Nebraska. Don worked as a County Agent in Hiawatha, Kansas, and was an Air Force Reservist as well. They went to Kansas City for his monthly Reservist weekends. Pat enjoyed the trips and loved to visit the Starlight Theater to see musicians and plays performed live.

Pat and Don started their own farming and ranching business in 1962, which became known as PaDo Polled Shorthorns, later Stout Shorthorns.

They specialized in purebred Shorthorn cattle and raised and showed four national champion bulls. Don and Pat were forward thinking with their Shorthorn breeding and genetics and impacted the Shorthorn breed worldwide, with their cattle selling as far away as Australia. Pat was a member of both the American and Oklahoma Shorthorn Associations. She was also a member and officer of the National and Oklahoma Shorthorn Lassies.

Pat and Don received many awards for their cattle at state fairs all over the country, from Cow Palace in California to Louisville, Kentucky and from North Dakota and Minnesota to Texas and Louisiana. They received All-American

Awards and Premier Breeder Awards from the American Shorthorn Association. They both completed the Master Cattleman program with Oklahoma State University.

Pat attended Women in Agriculture training and used this training to continue running their farm after Don suffered a stroke in 2006. She was also an award winning Mary Kay businesswoman. She later became a certified CNA to care for Don until his death in 2013.

She loved her family role as mom and grandma and is survived by one daughter, Deb Adriance and husband Al of Kansas City; one son, J. David Stout and wife Vicki of Wake Forest, North Carolina; one grandson, Cody Stout; two brothers, Carl Hays and wife Blanche (Buzz) of Batavia, Illinois and Jayson Hays and wife Desiree of Tallahassee, Florida; one sister, Janet Bradbury and husband Colin, La Jolla, California as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family has designated memorials to Kremlin FFA chapter, with Brown-Cummings serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be made to the family at = Brown-Cummings.com.

Welcome Rylan Suzette Recknor born May 22, 2017 She was 9.2 lbs & 21.5” long.

Parents: Jess & Ashley Recknor, Clarion IA Grandparents are Pete & Cindy Hunter and Greg & Cindy Recknor

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Ellen Rae Toppen born April 5th 2017 She was 6 lbs., 12 oz. & 19.5” long.

Parents: Kelly & Max Toppen.

Grandparents are Jerry & Kim Lorenz and Tim & Mary Toppen.

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= Since you asked...

Is the Bull Non-Certificate?

As many of you already know, if you want to see if a bull is non-certificate or not there is a link on our website, shorthorn. org, under the Quick Links called “NonCertificate Bulls”. However, we have added a new feature to Digital Beef that allows AI Certificate Required:

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you to look up a bull and easily determine if you need an AI certificate. Similar to the decal that shows if the bull is AI sire qualified, look for the new decal that says either “AI Certificate Required” or “NO AI Certificate Required”. If the bull still

requires an AI certificate, as always, you can obtain these by contacting their owners or a semen distributor. See examples below.

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= Show Bull & Female of the Year 2016: Show Bull of the Year, JM Vortecs Rider ET; Show Female of the Year, SULL Dream On 5158 ET x.

2015: N/A 2014: Show Bull of the Year, CF V8 Fascination X x; Show Female of the Year: KOLT Gentry 363 ET x.

2013: Show Bull of the Year: SULL Master Rose *x; Show Female of the Year: GCC Lucky Sunshite 153 ET *.

2012: Show Bull of the Year, CF BCL

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HBO X ET *x; Show Female of the Year, GCC Achiever Charm 71 ET *.

2011: Show Bull of the Year, CF Flex *x; Show Female of the Year, SULL Salute Destiny 9001 *x.

2009: Show Bull of the Year, SB PFC Proud Venture WH ET *x; Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Mona’s Hip Hop ET *x.

2008: Show Bull of the Year, Mr. V8 D’Brickashaw 11552 *x; Show Female

of the Year, Miss V8 Mollie Jo 93S2.

2007: Show Bull of the Year, AF KF VG Step Ahead 525 x, Show Female of the Year, Miss V8 Dionne D 50R7.

2006: Show Bull of the Year, HD Big and Rich 204 *x; Show Female of the Year, SULL Sara’s Sable *x.

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“The pastures are full with a great set of spring calves. We have another great set of bull calves by Martindell Jazz 9040.

Stop in and take a look anytime, we will be glad to show you our cattle.”

Herd Sires: Martindell Jazz 9040 Martindell Jazz 510 Sharben RS Dap Advantage

Studer’s Caddy 28C Studer’s Cow Maker 56C Waukaru Alexander 6028

Thanks to all our buyers in the spring sales and off the farm!

Member of Century Club

Martindell FARMS C.F. & Martha Martin

6489 Bunnell Crossing Road • Hardyville, Ky 42746 270-528-3686 • cfmartine@scrtc.com

Jason Martin

6263 Bunnell Crossing Road • Hardyville, Ky 42746 270-528-3658 • cell: 270-590-8689 • jasmar@scrtc.com

Franklin & Carol Martin

7754 Bunnell Crossing Road • Hardyville, Ky 42746 270-528-3071 • franklinmartin@scrtc.com www.martindellshorthorns.com

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Meet our new junior herd sire.

Waukaru Vice 5017 x4218564

bd: 01.09.2015 sire: Waukaru Gold Card 5042 • dam: Waukaru Ruby Rose 3144 CED: 8 BW: 1.3; WW: 70; YW: 95; MK:16; TM: 52; CEM: 4; ST: 12; CW: 28; REA: -0.06; MB: 0.11; FT: -0.04; $CEZ: 24.10; $BMI: 126.84; $F: 62.05

TYNYWTRA’S J&J Humphreys

Andy: 219-279-2971 • ajh@ffni.com Josh & JR: 219-863-3984 2213 N 800 W • Wolcott, Indiana 47995

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Announcing the

Complete Dispersal of our Shorthorn Herd.

We knew this day would come when our age and health would require a simpler life. We have loved our Shorthorn cows and will miss the excitement that each new calving season brings. It’s been great fun with so many great people who share our love for this breed.

Thanks all for the knowledge, friendship and laughter over the years.

For Sale : ty Bred & Open Females Private Trea Premium Yearling Heifers

Bulls & Young Bull Prospects

Bloodlines: Cumberland, Augusta Pride, JAZ Demi Delite, Cumberland Gracy, Lucky Charm, Cecilia, Rodeo Pride and other notables in the breed.

Contact Paula Archer 903-725-6178 (h) • 903-767-0950 (c) paula@lonestarcattlecompany.com

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Pondering From The Pasture • • • • • •

Why aren’t all bulls “non-certificate”?

If you have to test for it, is it really a defect?

Why don’t weeds have insect & disease pests?

Why doesn’t Digital Beef know about steers?

Why do calves drink dirty water from a rut on their way to the waterer?

If all calves from one AI bull were heifers, did I get sexed semen or just lucky?

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First chestnut, then elm, now ash, is mulberry to be the only one left standing?

How does the CBOT figure 10 inches of rain during planting season equals a great crop?

With no grandkids nearby, how am I to navigate Digital Beef?

Would a REAL cowboy wear $9.99 Real Work Wear jeans rather than Wranglers?

2017 AI calves by FSF Bearcat, Hot Commodity, SFS Danny D and Saskvalley Yesterday.

6636 N. Co. Rd. 600 W. Mulberry, Indiana 46058

W. L. Good Farms Shorthorns since 1942

wisugood@geetel.net

765-379-3681 home 765-605-0365 cell

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= Tartan Plaid Angel National Shorthorn Dornak Lassies Publicity Officer

Why be a Queen/How and Lassie 101 The first Lassie Queen was crowned at the International Livestock Show in Chicago in 1956. It started with twelve girls from all over the United States.

Sixty years later, young ladies are still dreaming of being chosen as the National Shorthorn Lassie Queen.

Mary Bass, Texas Queen in 19++, remembers her experience as queen as if it was yesterday. For Mrs. Bass, serving as Queen was a rewarding experience. She attended shows where she was able to meet many new people that she has been able to call her friends for the last 30 plus years, and who are still actively raising Shorthorn cattle. As queen, Mary learned how to interact with people and was able to master her public speaking abilities.

The experience was not only one that

she will hold with her throughout her lifetime, but also taught her key skills to use in everyday life. Today, Mrs. Bass is still an active member of the Shorthorn Association and a board member of the Texas Shorthorn Lassie Association.

It is no secret that the Lassie’s stand out at a cattle show, due to their costume.

As a member of the Shorthorn Lassie Association we are often asked, what is the reason behind the Shorthorn Lassie Queen outfit? The Scottish costume was chosen due to the heritage of the breed.

Shorthorn cattle came from the British Isles and the improvements to the beef breed were made in Scotland. The tartan worn by the Lassie’s is symbolic of the rich breed history and is a reflection of the breed’s Scottish origin. The lassies serve as advocates for the Shorthorns. and are knowledgeable in all areas of the Shorthorn breed.

One of the biggest advantages of being a Shorthorn Lassie, are the connections and friendships that are gained. As a representative of the breed, Lassie’s are constantly being brought into social situations.

Whether a situation is pertaining to

various fundraising opportunities to aid the members, or to saying the Pledge of Allegiance at the State Fair, being a Lassie promotes healthy relationships within the Shorthorn Industry. At the annual Shorthorn Junior National Show, there is a meeting of all of the Lassies from across the nation. Girls are able to see the different environments that go along with showing cattle and the variations of Lassie traditions. The Lassie organization gives girls the opportunity to gain friendships on a national basis, and be a part of a lasting tradition.

Throughout the reign of the various Shorthorn queens, the breed has seen many changes that directly reflect the changing cattle industry. As a Lassie, a girl is required to know these constantly changing trends in cattle and how they can positively or negatively affect the Shorthorn Industry. Knowledge that is obtained during a young ladies’ role as a lassie can be used to promote the Shorthorn breed and it can be passed down to future lassies.

To be a National Shorthorn Lassie Queen contestant, please make sure you are a paid member of the National Shorthorn Lassies prior to submitting your application. Each state is able to present one application. Contact your state Lassie representative so that their paperwork and registration fee is sent with the application National Lassie information and handbook can be found = at http://www.shorthorn.org.

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

SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

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MARKETING CATTLE SERVICES • CATTLE SERVICES

2017 International Year Code: E

ASA Nominating Committee Report Your nominating committee is starting the search for persons interested in serving as a Director on the ASA Board to be elected at the next Annual Meeting in December 2017. If you would like to serve or if you know of someone that you believe would be a good director please contact any member of the nominating committee or the ASA office. We will then contact those persons and discuss with them the possibility of being nominated as a Director. Remember this is a member driven organization and it can only be as good as the inputs from our members.

Nominating Committee Members: Frank Stoltzfus, Chairman (fstoltzf@masonicvillages.org) • Nathan Studer (nastuder@hotmail.com) Cory Bollum (cdbollum@hormel.com) • Ricky Guidry (rguidry@dupontbuilding.com) Steven Crow (swcrowesq@aol.com)

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Mitchell ajsa Smith president

If you remember the last time I wrote we talked about big changes and how that can be challenging yet rewarding. Today, I am going to continue with the topic of change

since this is the last time I will be writing as an AJSA director. Thinking back to junior nationals three years ago when I was running for the board, there was so much I wanted

Sale & Marketing Management || Sale Consulting || Cattle Evaluation|| Ring Service Sept. 3 Cates Farms & Friends Star Search”

Production Sale, Modoc, IN Sept. 16 Waukaru “Cow Power”

Production Sale, Rensselaer, IN Sept. 17 Ripberger/Norman ‘Eyes On

The Midwest’ Production Sale,

Newman, IL Sept. 23 Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton,

MI Sept. 24 KOLT Cattle Co., “Simple Choices”

Production Sale, Seward, NE Sept. 30 Fall Harvest Shorthorn Production

Sale, Columbus, NE Oct. 1 Hill Haven Select Shorthorn Sale,

Duntroon, ON Oct. 8 Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Great

Females Make a Difference”

Production Sale, Waynesville, OH Oct. 9 Rod Shorthorns, Waymar Shorthorns

“Swing the Gate” Sale, Dixon, IL Oct. 14 Studer Family Shorthorns ‘Family

Legacies’ Genetic Event Sale,

Creston, IA

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Oct. 28

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Dec. 16

Sullivan Farms “Maternal Legends” Production Sale, Dunlap IA Shorthorn 500 Production Sale, Marietta, OK Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND Leveldale Farms ‘Investment’ Sale, Mason City, IL Greenhorn Cattle Co, “Where Future Generations are Created” Sale, Louisville, KY Gana Farms Fall Production Sale, Martell, NE Farrer’s Stock Farm Female Sale, Royal Center, IN Paint Valley Farms / Byland Polled Shorthorn Joint Production Sale, Millersburg, OH

“Many Thanks to all of our friends & customers.

We appreciate your trust & confidence.”

shorthorn.org

Sears Marketing Services LLC

Alan Sears

Eaton, Colorado H/O: 970-454-3986 C: 970-396-7521 alan.sears@aksears.com www.searsmarketingservices.com

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to change. Not that anything needed changing, but as with all young leaders, and I am sure my fellow retiring board members would agree, we simply wanted to help take our organization to the top. To be honest, I am not sure how much we really did change, maybe a few rules here or there, some good and some bad. That is the way with any group of young adults, we learn from our mistakes and we do everything with the best intent in mind.

Out of all the things we thought we would change and never did there is one thing that changed for sure, us. We grew as leaders, juniors, showman, sons, daughters, and friends.

We learned how to manage time, work a ring, help kids and run a meeting. We traveled the country and made new friendships far from home. We changed how we saw the world and the industry we love so much. The most important thing of all is that we got to work and support the juniors.

I feel that I can speak for the rest of the retiring board members and even the board as a whole and say that if we know we changed even just one junior’s Shorthorn experience for the better it was worth all the work, travel and missed opportunities. I would encourage any junior who has a passion for Shorthorns and juniors to run for the board. It is one of the greatest experiences I have had. I have kept this brief since I have had plenty of chances to share my thoughts with you, but now it’s time for a change of leadership, and a new group of young people to write to you and share their thoughts. I know I look forward to reading what they have to say.

Thank you for all the help and support you have given not only me, but also the other retiring board members over the course of our terms, you will never know how much it means to all of us.

I look forward for the chance to serve you one last time and hope to see you in Tulsa! =

“Online Sales with a Personal Touch”

Shorthorn BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2016-2017 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on May 6, 2017. Pictured from left (front) are: Carter McCauley; Tanner Cordes; Kinzee Shafer; Sydney Sanders; Tyler Michael; (back) Abigail Thornton; Taylor Morbitzer; Fulton Kennedy; Emily Paden; Brandon Barr, Greene County; Emily Dahse; Madison King; (Not pictured: Emma Matthews).

Shorthorn Juniors Recognized as BEST Winners MARYSVILLE, Ohio - The 2016 2017 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on May 6 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

“The banquet is a time to celebrate the many achievements of our BEST participants, both in and out of the show ring,” says Stephanie Sindel, OCA Director of Youth Programs. “Each participant is recognized for their hard work by family, friends and BEST supporters alike.”

Several representatives from program sponsors, Bob Evans Farms, Burroughs Frazier Farms, Evans Cattle Company, Farm Credit Mid-America, M.H. Eby, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Weaver Leather Livestock, were on hand to help present awards totaling more than $50,000 in belt buckles, luggage, show materials and other awards.

This year’s BEST program featured 15 sanctioned shows that weaved its way across the state with over 440 youth participants showing 649 head of market animals and heifers.

A belt buckle was awarded to these Shorthorn juniors. The case for their belt buckle was sponsored by the Ohio Shorthorn Breeder’s Association.

Breed Division Champions: Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Abigail Thornton, Fairfield County.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Taylor Morbitzer, Franklin County.

Third Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Fulton Kennedy, Adams County.

Fourth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Emily Dahse, Gallia County.

Fifth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Brandon Barr, Greene County.

Champion Shorthorn Steer – Carter McCauley, Guernsey County.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Tanner Cordes, Montgomery County.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Taylor Morbitzer, Franklin County.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Madison King, Logan County.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Kinzee Shafer, Preble County.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Sydney Sanders, Highland County.

Third Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Tyler Michael, Montgomery County.

Fourth Overall ShorthornPlus Steer –

Emily Paden, Guernsey County.

Fifth Overall ShorthornPlus Steer – Emma Mathews, Clinton County.

BEST Novice Champions: Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – Caden McLaughlin, Monroe County - ShorthornPlus.

Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Brandon Barr, Greene County – Shorthorn.

Champion Novice Steer – Carter McCauley, Guernsey County - Shorthorn.

BEST Bred & Owned Champions: Champion Bred & Owned Heifer – Nate Herr, Fulton County - ShorthornPlus.

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer– Fulton Kennedy, Adams County –

Shorthorn.

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Tyler Michael, Montgomery County - ShorthornPlus.

Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Kyle Piscione, Medina County - ShorthornPlus.

BEST is a youth program of the OCA that recognizes Ohio’s junior beef exhibitors through a series of shows. Juniors who participate in these sanctioned shows earn points for their placing at each show. The OCA BEST program promotes educating Ohio’s juniors about the beef industry’s issues and rewards the successful accomplishments and hard work of those junior beef producers. =

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Little Cedar Aviator X CYT Dream Lady 010. Part of one of the most successful one year production of any cow in the history of the breed. Four siblings were division winners at Louisville, 2016. A full sister in blood was a past National Junior Show Grand Champion. We are anxiously awaiting his first calves.

Bulls in Service:

Diamond Zulu 3Z along with his most outstanding son, Oakview General 507Z x; Oakview Abilene 433P x, grandson of HD Bloodstone x; and Oakview Leader 9-18 528L x, a grandson of both Kinnaber Leader 9th x and Deerpark Leader 18th that is being used with great success on heifers.

50 Year Members

Oakview BF Augusta 527Z x

A daughter of our cow herd maker, Diamond Zulu 3Z. His daughters are developing into absolutely magnificent cows. They aren’t too bad as show heifer, either.

We have over 120 Shorthorns on the place and need to cut down. We have some excellent Bred Females For Sale!

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The Flack Family sincerely thanks the American Shorthorn Association for the recognition bestowed upon us for 66 years of continuous ASA membership. Year 67 is off to a great start and we’re looking forward to many more!

Oakview Shorthorns Lonny Flack Family

19733 677th Ave. - Nevada, Iowa 50201 Home : 641-377-2112 - Office: 641-487-7521 lonnyf@netins.net

American Shorthorn 2016 Foundation Scholarship Recipients: picture on the left front row: Ashley Nye, Jessie M. and

Jennie S. Duckett Scholarship; Desirae Logsdon, Don Longley Scholarship; Macy Bakenhus, Lyle and Katharyn DeWitt Scholarship; back row: Mark Gordon, Tate Lueth, Don Longley Scholarship; Collin Vander Wal, Don Longley Scholarship; and Cody Pearson, Don Longley Scholarship.

Photo on the right: Tyler Pierson, Mike Dugdale Scholarship; Mark Gordon and Haley Alden, Charles B. “Chuck” Leemon Scholarship.

Not pictured: John Reasor, Jared and Justin Bedwell Scholarship; Jennifer Bedwell, John Miller Scholarship; Lane Williams, John C. “Jack” Ragsdale Scholarship.

The Shorthorn Foundation is dedicated to building the Shorthorn breed’s opportunities in the cattle business, educating cattlemen and Shorthorn youth, and promoting the benefits and advantages of using Shorthorn genetics. Honor the history of the Shorthorn breed while Building Shorthorn Opportunities. Make a donation to The Shorthorn Foundation today! The Shorthorn Foundation qualifies as a tax exempt organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the internal Revenue code. Contributions to The Shorthorn Foundation are deductible by donors as provided by the IRS code.

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= Show Schedule Fair Location California State Fair Sacramento, CA California State Fair Sacramento, CA California State Fair Sacramento, CA North Dakota State Fair Minot, ND Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH Ozark Empire Fair Springfield, MO Ozark Empire Fair Springfield, MO Indiana State Fair Indianapolis, IN Indiana State Fair Indianapolis, IN Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee, WI Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA Indiana State Fair Indianapolis, IN Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL Montgomery Cnty Agricultural Fair Gaithersburg, MD Montgomery Cnty Agricultural Fair Gaithersburg, MD Wisconsin State Fair Milwaukee, WI West Virginia State Fair Lewisburg, WV Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA Missouri State Fair Sedalia, MO Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA Wyoming State Fair Douglas, WY Montgomery Cnty Agricultural Fair Gaithersburg, MD Wyoming State Fair Douglas, WY West Virginia State Fair Lewisburg, WV Missouri State Fair Sedalia, MO Missouri State Fair Sedalia, MO Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA Appalachian State Fair Gray, TN Kentucky State Fair Louisville, KY Western Idaho State Fair Boise, ID Western Idaho State Fair Boise, ID Kentucky State Fair Louisville, KY Maryland State Fair Timonium, MD New York State Fair Syracuse, NY Kentucky State Fair Louisville, KY Maryland State Fair Timonium, MD Colorado State Fair Pueblo, CO Colorado State Fair Pueblo, CO Colorado State Fair Pueblo, CO Nebraska State Fair Grand Island, NE Oregon State Fair Salem, OR Nebraska State Fair Grand Island, NE South Dakota State Fair Huron, SD South Dakota State Fair Huron, SD Minnesota State Fair St. Paul, MN Minnesota State Fair St. Paul, MN Evergreen State Fair Monroe, WA Evergreen State Fair Monroe, WA Eastern Idaho State Fair Blackfoot, ID Washington State Fair Puyallup, WA Kansas State Fair Hutchinson, KS Tennessee State Fair Nashville, TN Tennessee State Fair Nashville, TN Kansas State Fair Hutchinson, KS New Mexico State Fair Albuquerque, NM New Mexico State Fair Albuquerque, NM Kansas State Fair Hutchinson, KS Tri-State Fair Amarillo, TX Tri-State Fair Amarillo, TX

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Show Date Time Judge Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show 7/14 3 p.m.

Jeff Thayne Junior Market Show 7/15 9 a.m.

Jeff Thayne Open Show - Super Regional 7/20 10 a.m.

Open Shorthorn Show 7/23 8:30 am Open Show - Regional 7/28 10:30 am Parker Henley Junior Shorthorn Show 7/30 12:30 p.m. Parker Henley Junior Shorthorn Show 8/4 8 a.m.

Open Shorthorn Show 8/5 8 a.m.

4-H Steer Show 8/6 8 a.m.

Ryan Rathman 4-H Heifer Show 8/7 8 a.m.

Johnny Johnson Junior Heifer Show 8/8 8 a.m.

Junior Steer Show 8/9 8 a.m.

FFA Breeding Beef Show 8/10 10 a.m.

Open Show - Super Regional 8/10 9 a.m.

Ryan Rash Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show 8/10 TBD Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show 8/11 TBD Junior Heifer Show 8/11 6 p.m..

Open Shorthorn Show 8/12 Noon Chris Mullinix Open Show 8/12 8 a.m.

Chris Styles Junior Heifer Show 8/12 12:30 p.m.

Open Shorthon Show - Regional 8/14 8 a.m.

Open ShorthornPlus Show - Regional 8/14 following 4-H Breeding Beef Show 8/15 7:30 a.m.

4-H/FFA Market Show 8/15 8 a.m.

4-H Market Beef Show 8/16 7:30 a.m.

Open Shorthorn Show 8/16 1 p.m.

Junior Market Steer Show 8/17 10 a.m.

Youth Breeding Beef Show 8/18 9 a.m.

Open Show - Regional 8/18 9 a.m.

Pete Hunter 4-H/FFA Shorthorn Breeding Show 8/18 8 a.m.

Open Shorthorn Show 8/19 8 a.m.

Open Show - Super Regional 8/20 7:30 a.m. Chuck Lemenager Open Heifer Show 8/23 9 a.m.

Youth Market Beef Show 8/23 8:30 a.m.

Junior Shorthorn Show 8/24 10 a.m.

Mike Patton Open Shorthorn Show 8/24 following Mike Patton Youth Heifer Show 8/24 8 a.m.

4-H/FFA Heifer Show 8/25 1 p.m.

Open Show 8/26 8:30 a.m.

Open Show - Super Regional 8/26 8 a.m.

Lydell Meier Open Shorthorn Show 8/27 8 a.m.

Junior Breeding Heifer Show 8/28 10 a.m.

Jake Scott Open Bull Show 8/29 9 a.m.

Open Female Show 8/30 9 a.m.

Junior Heifer Show 8/30 4 p.m.

Open Shorthorn Show 8/31 Noon Brian Hula Open Show 8/31 Noon Brandon Callis Open Show 9/1 8 a.m.

Junior Show 9/1 following Open Show - Regional 9/2 8 a.m.

Parker Henley FFA Shorthorn Heifer Show 9/3 10 a.m.

Emily Griffiths Junior Shorthorn Show 9/3 1:30 p.m. William Cox Open Shorthorn Show 9/3 3 p.m.

William Cox Open Shorthorn Show 9/4 2:30 p.m. Kyle & Dale Micheli Open Show - Regional 9/9 10 a.m.

Gary Buchholz Junior Market Show 9/9 9 a.m.

Open & Jr.ShorthornPlus Show 9/10 8:30 a.m. Joe Myers Open & Jr. Junior Shorthorn Show 9/10 10 a.m.

Joe Myers Junior Heifer Show 9/10 8 a.m.

Junior Market Steer Show 9/13 8 a.m.

Scott Greiner Junior Breeding Beef Show 9/13 3 p.m.

Scott Greiner Open Show 9/16 9 a.m.

Jeremy Hahn Youth Heifer Show 9/16 9 a.m.

Jon DeClerck Open Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus 9/17 9 a.m.

Chad Breeding

Fair Location Show Date Time Judge Spokane Interstate Fair Spokane, WA Open Shorthorn Show 9/17 1 p.m.

World Beef Expo West Allis, WI Open Shorthorn Show 9/22 1 p.m.

Tyler Cates North Alabama State Fair Muscle Shoals, AL Youth Heifer Show 9/22 7 p.m.

Tri-State Fair Amarillo, TX Youth Steer Show 9/23 8 a.m.

David Groschke Oklahoma State Fair Oklahoma City, OK Jr & Open Shorthorn Show 9/23 9:30 a.m.

Oklahoma State Fair Oklahoma City, OK Jr & Open ShorthornPlus Show 9/23 following World Beef Expo West Allis, WI Junior Show 9/24 8 a.m.

Dr. Scott Schaake Tulsa State Fair Tulsa, OK Open Show - Super Regional 9/30 10 a.m.

Todd Herman AkSarBen Stock Show Grand Island, NE Breeding Beef Show 10/1 8 a.m.

Keystone International (KILE) Harrisburg, PA National Open Shorthorn Show 10/7 8 a.m.

Keystone International (KILE) Harrisburg, PA National Open ShorthornPlus Show 10/7 following Tulsa State Fair Tulsa, OK Junior Heifer Show 10/7 8 a.m.

Georgia National Fair Perry, GA Junior Heifer Show 10/7 8 a.m.

Keystone International (KILE) Harrisburg, PA Junior Breeding Heifer Show 10/8 8 a.m.

State Fair of Texas Dallas, TX Open Shorthorn Show - Regional 10/13 9 a.m.

Arkansas State Fair Little Rock, AR Jr. Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show 10/14 10 a.m.

Arkansas State Fair Little Rock, AR Open Show - Regional 10/15 9 a.m.

State Fair of Texas Dallas, TX Youth Shorthorn Show 10/15 8 a.m.

Northern Int. Livestock Expo (NILE) Billings, MT Jr. Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus Show 10/15 12 p.m.

Northern Int. Livestock Expo (NILE) Billings, MT Open Shorthorn&ShorthornPlus Show 10/15 following South Carolina State Fair Columbia, SC Open Shorthorn Show 10/20 12 p.m.

Dr. John Rayfield South Carolina State Fair Columbia, SC Junior Shorthorn Show 10/21 12:30 p.m. Mr. Eddie Holland American Royal Kansas City, MO Junior Shorthorn Show 10/26 12 p.m.

American Royal Kansas City, MO National Shorthorn Show 10/26 following Alabama National Fair Montgomery, AL Youth Heifer Show 10/29 8 a.m.

North Florida Fair Tallahassee, FL Junior Steer Show 11/11 7 p.m.

North Florida Fair Tallahassee, FL Junior Heifer Show 11/12 1 p.m.

NAILE Louisville, KY Junior ShorthornPlus Show 11/11 TBD NAILE Louisville, KY Junior Shorthorn Show 11/12 TBD NAILE Louisville, KY National Open ShorthornPlus Show 11/13 8 a.m.

NAILE Louisville, KY National Open Shorthorn Show 11/13 following 2018 NWSS Denver, CO Pen Show 1/13 9 a.m.

NWSS Denver, CO Jr. Shorthorn & Plus Heifer Show, 1/14 11 a.m.

Open ShorthornPlus Female & Bull Show NWSS Denver, CO National Shorthorn Female Show, 1/15 11 a.m.

National Shorthorn Bull Show Fort Worth Stock Show Fort Worth, Texas Junior Shorthorn Show 1/20 8 a.m.

Fort Worth Stock Show Fort Worth, Texas National Open Shorthorn Show 1/28 9 a.m.

Houston International Livestock Show Houston, TX Open Breeding Beef 2/26-3/7 2018 TBD Houston International Livestock Show Houston, TX Junior Breeding Beef 3/8-3/11 2018 TBD

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Performance

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PLAN

Sires of power and performance

Byland Global 5M10 x4224565

Sire: JSF McCoy 39Z x • Dam: Byland Jenny 3G33 x • BW: 72 lbs.; YW: 1,220 lbs.

CE: 12, BW: -0.5, WW: 51, YW: 52, Milk: 24; CED: 14; BW: -0.6; WW: 50; MK: 26; TM: 51; CED: 9; ST: 12; CW: -3; REA: 0.08; MB: -0.26; FT: -0.09; $CEZ: 51.63; $BMI: 157.37; $F: 47.84

JSF Gauge 137W x4164807

Sire: SBR Tsunami 20T x Dam: KL Mina Star 1051 x PHA-F • TH-F • DS-F Owned with Select Sires. He is the top marbeling in the breed and the top $BMI. CE: 15; BW: -1.2; WW: 54; YW: 47; MK: 33; TM: 60; CEM: 12; ST: 10; CW: -6; REA: -0.21; MB: 0.40; FT: 0.01; $CEZ: 55.70; $BMI: 176.53; $F: 56.18

JSF McCoy *x4190259 Sire: Jake’s Proud Jazz 266L *x Dam: WR Shadow MO 644 *x PHA-F • TH-F • DS-F Owned with Paint Valley Farms, Shreve, Ohio CED: 16; BW: -2.6; WW: 45; YW: 50; MK: 22; TM: 45; CEM: 7; ST: 11; CW: -4; REA: 0.08; MB: -0.14; FT: -0.07; $CEZ: 57.44; $BMI: 139.50; $F: 47.31

Studer’s Taylor Made 7Y x4176051

CED: 14; BW: -1.6; WW: 63; YW: 79; MK: 6; TM: 38; CEM: 1; ST: 7; CW: 14; REA: -0.11; MB: 0.13; FT: 0.03; $CEZ: 44.92; $BMI: 109.24; $F: 57.97

Studer’s Snapchat 22B x4207892

CED: 12; BW: -1.8; WW: 45; YW: 51; MK: 19; TM: 42; CEM: 3; ST: 12; CW: -3; REA: 0.01; MB: 0.06 FT: -0.01; $CEZ: 44.21; $BMI: 118.11; $F: 48.77

JSF Wallstreet 106C ET x4228704 Sire: Saskvalley Tradition 106T x Dam: KL Gold Rose x CE: 11; BW: -0.9; WW: 58; YW: 64; MK: 25; TM: 54; CEM: 10; ST: 10; CW: 5; REA: 0.08; MB: 0.10; FT: -0.04; $CEZ: 38.65; $BMI: 156.59; $F: 55.66

Leveldale Rolex 276Z x4200455

CED: 0; BW: 4.7; WW: 44; YW: 55; MK: 20; TM: 42; CEM: -1; ST: 7; CW: 10; REA: 0.02; MB: -0.05 FT: -0.04; $CEZ: 3.98; $BMI: 86.96; $F: 46.06

Polled Shorthorns Mrs. L. Eugene Byers, Owner 500 Township Road 2802 Loudonville, Ohio 44842 Jeff Byers, D.V.M. 419-994-5054 • cell: 419-651-7293 byland@skyrunner1.net Jon Byers, 419-651-0501

Studer’s Universal 10B x4207767 Sire: Saskvalley Tradition 106T x Dam: DSF Primrose 55S PHA-F • TH-F • DS-F CE: 5; BW: 3.7; WW: 77; YW: 91; MK: 13; TM: 52; CEM: 4; ST: 9; CW: 28; REA: 0.11; MB: 0.11; FT: -0.02; $CEZ: 13.83; $BMI: 140.32; $F: 64.35

At Byland Farms emphasis is also placed on:

• Calvability without assistance • Efficient, easy fleshing cows that are productive on a grass and hay diet outside year round • Carcass quality traits/ we feed out our own cattle; market them on the rail and collect carcass data.

Find us on Facebook at bylandpolledshorthorns

SULL Maxed Blood 4382 ET

Selling calves and the service of these great bulls along with: SULL Demand Soundness SULL Red Blood Ash Valley Right Choice & SS RF Gravity.

At Eyes On The Midwest Sale.

Greg & Julie Family 217.822.2506

SULL Red Sensation 6554D ET - conventional and sexed semen available.

NEWS FLASH!

On Saturday June 10th at the Indiana Preview Show the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Shorthorn Females are out of our great donor Dream Lady 103.

Congratulations Paige Wicker and Elley Inskeep.

Fred Ripberger 317.694.4273 frip50@aol.com

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Sire: SULL Red Reward ~ Dam: SULL Callyn’s Rose ET *s4208521 ~ dob: 4.2.14

CED: 4 BW: 1.1 WW: 58 YW: 76 MK: 24 TM: 53 CEM: -3 ST: 1 CW: 16 REA: 0.04 MB: -0.10 FT: -0.04 $CEZ: 13.18 $BMI: 105.03 $F: 52.77

Semen Available!

Conventional & Sexed Heifer

We have a great group of Show Quality 2017 Heifers (sired

by Rambo and Hot Commodity) Bred Heifers, Females & ShorthornPlus Available.

Check out our New Website at www.sugarbirdshorthorns.com

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= Sales Calendar Sept. 2 - Cates Farms “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind. Sept. 2 - R-C Show Cattle, “Early Bird Sale”, Eaton, Ohio Sept. 12 - Fusion Cattle “Shorthorn Prestige Online Sale”, Mendota, Ill. cwcattlesales.com.

Sept. 16 - Waukaru Farms “Cow Power” Production Sale, Rensselaer, Ind. Sept. 17 - Ripberger/Norman “Eyes on the Midwest” Production Sale, Newman, Ill. Sept. 19 - Meyer Family Shorthorns, “Focus on the Future” Online Sale. cwcattlesales.com Sept. 19 - Wasinger Cattle Company Online Sale, www.cwcattlesales.com Sept. 23 - “Great Shorthorn Revival” Beaverton, Mich.

Sept. 24 - KOLT Cattle Co “Simple Choices” Production Sale, Seward, Neb. Sept. 30 - Warner Ranch and Friends “Fall Harvest” Production Sale, Columbus, Neb. Oct. 1 - Hill Haven Shorthorns 2017 Selections Sale, Duntroon, Ontario, Canada Oct. 1- 10 - Hahn Family Shorthorns, LLC, Practical & Profitable Bred and Open Private Treaty Sale, Minonk, Ill. Oct. 6 - Moore Shorthorns “Spring Born Online Sale” Jerseyville, Ill. cwcattlesales.com Oct. 7 - Greenhorn Cattle Co., “Where Great Females Make A Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Oct. 7 - Farrer Stock Farms “Sale of Stars” 44th Annual Club Calf Sale, Royal Center, Ind. Oct. 7 - Steck “Our Commitment Elite Female Sale”, Woodstock, Minn.

Oct. 8 - Rod Shorthorns & Waymar Farms “Swing the Gate” Production Sale, Dixon, Ill. Oct. 13 - Schrag Shorthorns “Family Event” Production Sale, Marion, SD. Oct. 14 - Studer Family Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Oct. 14 - Farrer Stock Farms, Sale of Stars, 44th Annual Club Calf Sale, Royal Center, Ind. Oct. 15 - Sullivan Farms “Maternal Legends” Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Oct. 21 - Double J & Crow Creek “Shorthorn 500” Production Sale, Marietta, Okla.

Oct. 21 - 37th Annual Keystone Autumn Klassic, Waynesburg, Pa. Oct. 22 - Turner Shorthorns 2017 Open House, Somerset, Ohio.

Oct. 22 - Cedar Valley Joint Production Sale, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Oct. 24 - Turner Shorthorns 2017 “Somerset Sensations Online Auction, Somerset, Ohio.

Oct. 28 - Jungels Shorthorn Farms “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND. Nov. 4 - Leveldale Farms “Investment Sale”, Mason City, Ill. Nov. 11- Donors On Ice, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 12 - Greenhorn Cattle Co “Where Future Generations are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 24 - Bollum Family Shorthorns “Red, White and Roan Saturday” Online Sale, Goodhue, Minn. breedersworld.com Nov. 26 - Farrer Stock Farms, “Dynamic Dam Sale”, Royal Center, Ind. Dec. 3 - Kohlstaedt Farms Herd Dispersion, Wellington, Mo. Dec. 10 - Horton Farms Shorthorns, Holiday Spectacular Online Sale, St. Charles, Ill. cwcattlesales.com Dec. 12 - Galbreath Farm & Shady Maple Farms, The Selection Sale, Shorthorn Bred Heifer Sale, online at www.showstock.com Dec. 16 - Paint Valley Farms & Byland Polled Shorthorns “A Maternal Event” Production Sale, Millersburg, Ohio. =

Sept. 2 - Cates Farms “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, IN. Sept. 16 - Waukaru “Cow Power” Production Sale, Rensselaer, IN. Sept. 17- Ripberger/Norman “Eyes On The Midwest” Production Sale, Sidell, IL. Sept. 23 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, MI. Sept. 24 - KOLT Cattle Company “Simple Choices” Production Sale, Seward, NE. Sept. 30 - Warner Shorthorns “Fall Harvest” Production Sale, Columbus NE. Oct. 7 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, OH. Oct. 8 - Rod Shorthorns, Waymar Shorthorns and Kohlstaedt Farms “Swing The Gate” Production Sale, Dixon, IL. Oct. 13 - Schrag Shorthorns “Family Event” Sale, Marion, SD. Oct. 14 - Studer Family Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Oct. 15 - Sullivan Farms “Maternal Legends” Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa Oct. 21- Double J and Crow Creek “Shorthorn 500” Production Sale, Marietta, OK. Oct. 28 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND. Nov. 4 - Leveldale Farms “Ladies of Leveldale Investment’ Sale, Mason City, IL. Nov. 11- Donors On Ice, Louisville, KY. Nov. 12 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created Sale”, Louisville, KY. Nov. 18 - Gana Farms Production Sale, Martell, NE. Dec. 3 - Kohlstaedt Farms Herd Dispersion, Wellington, MO. Dec. 12 - Galbreath Farm & Shady

Maple Farms, The Selection Sale, Shorthorn Bred Heifer Sale, online at www.showstock.com

Dec. 16 - Paint Valley Shorthorns and Byland Shorthorns “Maternal Event” Sale, Millersburg, OH.

= Coming Events July 15 - OSBA State Show, Hilliard, Ohio.

Aug. 27 - Ohio Shorthorn State Picnic, at Greenhorn Cattle Co., Waynesville, Ohio.

Sale Mangement • Online Sales • Private Treaty Sales

Online sales with a personal touch.

Sept. 3 - North Dakota Field Day, Hosted by Hansen Shorthorns, Lisbon, ND. Sept. 18-21 - Ohio Farm Science = Review.

Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. Jeff K. & Darla Aegerter 402.641.4696 jeff.aegerter@gmail.com www.aegertermarketing.com shorthorn country = july 2017

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Bo’s Shorthorns.....................................93 Bollum Family Shorthorns....................45 Bowman Superior Genetics........12-13, 93 Bridle Path Ranch.................................93 Broken Road Cattle Company..............93 Brooks, Bruce........................................99 Bruce Brooks.........................................88 Bye Well Shorthorns..............................93 Byland Polled Shorthorns..............93, 110 Cagwin Farms.........................23, 37, 112 Cairns Shorthorns.................................93

Carolina Cattle Co................................42 Carper Family Shorthorns.....................92 Cates Farms.......................................6, 93 Cattle Visions........................................99 Cedar Lane Farm...................................32 Cedar Valley Shorthorn Sale..................77 Country K Shorthorns..........................92 Crawfdown Farms.................................93 Crow Creek Farms................................52 D Heart Bar ivestock.............................92 Dale Studer Family Shorthorns...........IFC Dav Mar Way Farms.............................93 Deckert Stock Farm...............................92 Dedmon Shorthorns.......................37, 93 DJS Shorthorns...............................59, 96 Donnelly Shorthorns.............................64 Double C Shorthorns............................74 Double C Shorthorns............................96 Double J Ranch.....................................53 DTR Cattle Co...............................26, 96 Du-Lyn Farms.......................................63 Duis Farms............................................96 Fall Harvest...........................................57 Farrer Stock Farms................................51 FH Shorthorns......................................89 Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns..............96, 103 Fischer Cattle Company........................96 Fugate Shorthorns.................................92 Galbreath’s.............................................68 Gellerman ............................................81 GILMAN SHORTHORNS.................93 Great Shorthorn Revival........................22 Greenbelt Shorthorns............................92 Greenhorn Cattle Company, LLC.....9, 96 Greg Crawford Family...........................44 Hansen Shorthorns...............................88 Haumont Shorthorns......................28, 96 Heinzig Family Farm...............................8 High Ridge Farm LTD..........................96 Hill Farm..............................................48 HILL HAVEN SHORTHORNS.........11 Homeplace Farms..................................96 Horton Farms Shorthorns.....................95 Hub Ranch Shorthorns.........................96 Humble Stock Farm..............................96 Idalee Farm...........................................58 Inness Shorthorns..................................96 Ippensens Family Shorthorns.................81 Iroquoian Shorthorns............................96 James F. Bessler, Inc...............................99 JCC Jeepetta CattleCo..........................53 Johnson Shorthorn................................40 Jordan Acres..........................................29 Jungels Shorthorn Farm.............. 118-IBC Kaehler Family Shorthorns....................25 Kearns Farms.........................................96 Key Ridge Shorthorns & Kennels....94, 96 Keystone Autum Klassic........................61 Keystone International .........................80 Keystone Shorthorn .............................74 Keystone Shorthorns.......................96, 97 Kohlstaedt Farms...................................27 Kruse Ranch..........................................50 KW Cattle Co.......................................97 Laban Roanoke Farm............................97 Lakamp “Willow Branch” Shorthorns...... 97 Land of Lincoln Reds............................90

Lane Cattle............................................97 Lathrop Livestock Inc............................92 Lauer Polled Shorthorns........................46 Lazy Bar F Shorthorns...........................54 Leveldale Farms..........................18-19, 97 Little Cedar Cattle Co...........................97 Little Cedar Cattle Co...........................15 Lone Star Cattle Company....................89 Longview Farms....................................97 Loving Farms........................................65 Maple Brook Farms...............................97 Martindell Farm....................................83 Masonic Village Farm....................97, 107 McCall Show Cattle..............................92 McKee...................................................97 Meyer Family Shorthorns......................97 Meyer Farms.........................................97 MFK Shorthorns...................................95 Millvale Shorthorns...............................92 Minnesota Shorthorn Assoc. Group.90-91 Molitor Shorthorns...............................54 Moon Creek Ranch...............................97 Moore Shorthorns.................................24 Muridale Shorthorns.............................77 New River Cattle...................................97 Nile Valley arm......................................79 Norman Farms..............................97, 111 Oakview Shorthorns............................102 Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Assoc. ......84-85 Oler Farm.............................................97 Paint Valley Farms.................................47 Peak View Ranch...................................35 Phildon Farms.......................................97 ProFit....................................................97 Prospect Hill Shorthorns.......................97 RC Show Cattle....................................97 Red Barn Designs..................................81 Respite Farms LLC ................................. 113 Richardson Farms Shorthorns...............97 Ripberger Farms..................................111 RL Cattle Company..............................97 Robjoy Shorthorns................................98 Robsten Shorthorns...............................92 Rockdale Shorthorns.............................92 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle................33, 98 Rocky Branch Shorthorns...............54, 98 Ron Alden.............................................92 Sandy Ridge Shorthorns........................92 Sargent Show Cattle..............................92 Schrag Shorthorn Farms....................3, 98 Sears Marketing Services, LLC......99, 100 Shady Maple Farms...............................68 Shadybrook Farm....................................5 SharBen Shorthorns........................34, 98 Shorthorn Foundation.........................105 Showstock.com...................................115 Simon Farms.........................................92 Singing H Shorthorns...........................98 Smoky Mountain Farm...................69, 98 South Starr Farms................................117 Spencer Family Shorthorns....................62 Stangl Shorthorns............................64, 98 Starman Cattle .....................................92 Steck and Sons....................................112 Stone Springs Shorthorns................21, 98 Strode Family Shorhtorns......................98 Sullivan Farms................................98, BC

Sullivan Supply.....................................99 Sutherland Shorthorns....................78, 98 Tadmore Farms.....................................70 Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns....................98 Top Notch Stock Farm..................98, 116 Turner Family Shorthorns.....................98 Turner Shorthorns.................................79 Tynywtra’s.......................................88, 99 Venture Show Cattle.............................49 Vogel Shorthorn Farm...........................99 W.L. Good Farms..................................91 Walnut Spring Farms.............................99

Warner Ranch.......................................99 Wasinger Cattle Company....................62 Waukaru Shorthorns.....................99, 113 Wendt, Kevin........................................99 White Birch Farm...............................101 WHR Shorthorns....................................7 Wilson Livestock Agency.......................99 WJM.....................................................41 Woodrange Farm...................................67 Woodside Farm.....................................61 XL Shorthorns......................................89

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