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The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

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=Features Feed Efficiency: It’s Time ......................................................................14 2014-15 Show Region Winners ............................................................16 Election Process Changes ......................................................................26 Junior Donates Flushes .........................................................................34

=Show Reports Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale Champions.........................................40

=Sale Reports Sullivan Farms - Gana Farms “No Bull” Sale ........................................46 Tennessee Agribition Shorthorn Sale.....................................................46 Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale ............................................................47 Lone Star Edition XXI Shorthorn Sale..................................................47 Springlake & Friends Stars in the Southern Sky Sale ............................48

=Departments Shorthorn Update ........................................................................6 Association Outlook ..................................................................10 News & Notes ............................................................................20 Aussie Article ..............................................................................24 Junior Corner ............................................................................30 Beef Bits ....................................................................................38 Tartan Plaid ................................................................................38 What You Need To Know ..........................................................50 Sales Calendar ............................................................................53 Ad Index ....................................................................................54

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=Shorthorn Update ASA Dates of Note May May 1 May 1 May 1 May 15 May 15 May 25 May 31

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

Substitution Deadline: National Jr. Show & Youth Conference.

ASA office closedMemorial Day All performance data must be submitted to be included in

IMPACT 2015 the Fall 2015 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation May 31 All ShorthornPlus animals must be registered to receive Fall 2015 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation EPDs. June June 20-25 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference, Grand Island, NE July July 4 ASA Office Closed for Fouth of July July 31KEY Conference, Sioux Falls, Aug 2 South Dakota

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Shorthorn Breeder’s Conference & Annual Meeting

December 3-5 2015 Impact 2015 will feature a wide variety of activities, educational sessions, and discussion opportunities for breeders.

The annual meeting will be held the evening of December 4th, 2015. Mark your calendars to be at Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in Kansas City, MO December 3-5, 2015; you won’t want to miss this event!

Impact 2015 Tentative Schedule: Thur., Dec. 3: Arrive at Harrah’s in Kansas City

2015 National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 20-25, 2015 Grand Island, NE

Deadlines: • Ownership: May 1 • Early entry: May 1 • Late entry & substitutions: May 15 Entries WILL NOT be accepted after May 15. visit www.juniorshorthorn.org

2015 Legacy Sponsorship All mailings from ASA have included a sponsorhip form to become a Legacy Sponsor for this year’s Junior National. Donors will be given the opportunity to sponsor a junior’s activities throughout Junior National week. Please contact the office at (402) 393-7200 if you are interested in becoming a Legacy Sponsor.

1:00pm Panel Sessions & Workshops, Evening Social Fri., Dec. 4: 8:00am Panel Sessions & Workshops 12:00pm Lunch 1:00pm Panel Sessions & Workshops Annual Meeting Sat., Dec. 5: 8:00am Final Sessions & Breeder Summary 11:00am Impact 2015 Conclusion

International Year Code: 2015 - C

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=Association Outlook Guiding Membership During Transitions

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Montie asa executive Soules secretary/CEO

everyone’s support and attendance to appointed and did an outstanding job make this event bigger and better each restructuring this process. The ASA year. Please check out options that may Board approved the committee’s fit your willingness to contribute to this recommendations. To review it in very important program. There are detail, see page 26; here are some Legacy Sponsors, Award Sponsors, Aisle highlights: The new process will reSponsors, Arena Sponsors and the Title district delegates making each state a Sponsors. These options are on our separate district. Only members in website and in this issue of Shorthorn good standing will qualify to become a Country. Your continued assistance is delegate, a director or to vote. All very much appreciated and always ballots will be mailed on August 1, with needed; without everyone contributing, a list of eligible members who qualify as this fabulous event would not be possible delegates. Elected delegates will possible. Here are a few facts about this be contacted to verify that they are event: Five days of upbeat educational willing to serve and attend the annual youth events; ten industry relevant, meeting. There will be no proxy votes motivated youth contests at the annual participated in by a high “Voting for the Board meeting. Voting for percentage of youth exhibitors; candidates will be done the Board candidates over 400 Shorthorn youth by one secret ballot.” will be done by one exhibitors will bring over 2,000 secret ballot. All parents, family members and Shorthorn Board candidates’ names will be on one breeders together for five awesome days ballot and delegates will vote for the of Shorthorn enthusiasm. number of candidates on the ballot equal to the number of open seats on During the Shorthorn Association the Board. A nominating committee Annual Meeting last fall, the will be appointed to search for Board of membership requested a restructure of Director candidates. ASA members are our Board of Directors election process. encouraged to contact the nominating A committee of three Board members committee and/or the ASA office if and three members at large were interested in becoming an ASA Board member. The annual meeting has been moved to December 3-5, in ASA Board of Directors conjunction with Impact 2015: Mike Bennett, president, Shorthorn Breeders Convention and 559-534-2396 Annual Meeting in Kansas City at Mark Gordon, vice president Harrah’s Casino.

217-737-7905 Marty Loving, 620-786-2018 In June we should be changing over Ed Kruse, 719-252-1084 to a new James Freed, 405-370-1482 registry system “The new Registry Rick Leone, 719-468-1981 System features state at the ASA 8288 Hascall St. • Omaha, Nebraska 68124 Tom Turner, 614-499-5248 of the art technology office. This is 402-393-7200 • FAX: 402-393-7203 Robert Alden, 816-632-8509 exciting. The and has a built-in Montie Soules, asa executive secretary/CEO Nancy Grathwohl-Heter, 785-587new Registry montie@shorthorn.org complete herd 7947 System features management system.”

Jacob Alden, field services representative American Polled state of the art cell: 402-660-9048 • jake@shorthorn.org Shorthorn Society technology and has a built-in complete Tim Loudon, president Gwen Crawford, director of junior activities herd management system. I realize it Cindy Cagwin-Johnston, secretary gwen@shorthorn.org may seem confusing at first, but once Shorthorn Foundation Heather Histand, registrations, registrations@shorthorn.org we are familiar with it, I believe we will Bill Rasor, president really like the changes and options.

American Junior Kathleen Prosser, financial manager/controller • Shorthorn Association Little things like the ability to work on Kathleen@shorthorn.org Marshall Allison, president a multi-animal spreadsheet while Megan Brehm, director of communications • National Shorthorn Lassies entering data instead of only one megan@shorthorn.org Faye Korthaus, president animal at a time will save you time and Affiliated with National Cattlemen's Beef LeAnna Mann, receptionist • receptionist@shorthorn.org Association • US Beef Breeds Council • anxiety. Using your mobile phone for Beef Improvement Federation • World Shorthorn data entry and review should be an Shirley Miller, proofreader • shirley@shorthorn.org Council • National Pedigree Livestock Council

pring has finally arrived as I write this and the 2015 National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference is just around the corner. I’ll touch on that topic as well as several other matters in this article, including restructure of the Board of Directors election process, the new registry system, breed image, the Impact 2015 Shorthorn Breeders Conference and ASA staff changes.

You can reference this information in “Things You Need to Know” on page 50 for more details.

The breed’s biggest event, The National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference is a major planning endeavor for our Junior Board and ASA staff. 2014 was the first year the financial responsibility “The continued support from breeders, was assumed members, families and by the ASA corporations is this and not the event’s only means of host state. The continued funding.” support from breeders, members, families and corporations is this event’s only means of funding. We continue to need

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options that it will include. ASA is Shirley is a living encyclopedia of available option. We will make systems offering some introductory special Shorthorn history; she has accepted available to assist you and to help advertising costs for the next two years. some of the not-so-fun tasks, like encourage online entries. Staff will be Contact Megan at the office for more receivables, and made a positive impact. trained in “Go To Meeting” or “Team information.

Please take time to call in before June 1 Viewer”; this will allow them to assist or send a note to let her know how in the learning process. We are The big finale event of the year will much her efforts and service have been committed to making this change as be Impact 2015 Shorthorn Breeders appreciated. Thank you Shirley for seamless as possible. There will Conference everything! also be instruction workshops at “The big finale event of the year and Annual the Junior National and Impact will be Impact 2015 Shorthorn Meeting in A new employee Kaitlyn Petrmichl 2015.

Breeders Conference and Annual D e c e m b e r.

(Kate) will be handling the DNA Meeting in December.”

This is a samples sent into the office on a daily After the new registry is up, must attend basis. She will log the samples and there will be changes with AI event for all members and breeders, prepare them to be sent to the lab daily. certificates and ET certificates. Breeders including detailed workshops to This activity has increased in volume can designate their bulls as either a enhance everyone’s understanding of over the last year and will grow even non-certificate bull or leave it as an AI new changes at ASA. There will be more with the genomic EPDs around certificate bull. The fee for AI professional speakers and presenters to the corner. Kate will also assume some certificates will increase to $20 for educate us on EPDs and Genomics and of Shirley’s duties and be available for those wishing to keep their bull as a certificate bull. There have been a large all aspects of present and future added customer service on registrations number of industry trends. Show judges and and other issues.

Shorthorn breeders will comprise “Look for a new members asking There is a lot going on at ASA. Our panels to share their views of the breed ASA logo along with a for this change goal is to help and serve you. The and industry. We are planning an new website that on AI certificates.

Board and Staff are united in the belief annual meeting the way it used to be, should be out this At that time ET that these changes will strengthen the with a banquet and award month, giving the certificates will breed and promote the Shorthorn of presentations. This event will be fun, Shorthorn Breed a be discontinued. the future. We are committed to entertaining, educational and full of new look and image, The $5 fee will guiding the membership through these great Shorthorn Fellowship. Plan to be apprising the industry be added to the transitional times. Please continue to in Kansas City December 3 – 5 for that Shorthorns are ET registration check out page costs.

Impact 2015! on the move.”

“We are committed to guiding 50, “Things Look for a There are a couple of changes the membership through these You Need new ASA logo along with a new happening in the office. Shirley Know”.

If you transitional times.” website that should be out this month, Miller will be leaving the ASA. have any giving the Shorthorn Breed a new look Shirley has given over 35 years of questions, please contact us for factual and image, apprising the industry that dedication to the ASA office and breed. information. We are here at the ASA, to Shorthorns are on the move. The new Her love of the people in this breed is assist and serve our Great Shorthorn website will be easier to navigate and beyond compare. Serving you has been Breed! = maintain more updated information.

Shirley’s joy for more than 35 years. She Please notice the breeder advertising will be missed by all, especially me.

Impact 2015 Tentative Schedule: Thursday, December 3: Arrive at Harrah’s in Kansas City 1:00 p.m.

Panel Sessions & Workshops Evening Social Friday, December 4: 8:00 a.m.

Panel Sessions & Workshops 12:00 p.m.

Lunch 1:00 p.m.

Panel Sessions and Workshops 6:00 p.m.

Banquet and Annual Meeting Saturday December 5: 8:00 a.m.

Final Sessions and Breeder Summary 11:00 a.m.

Impact 2015 Conclusion

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dob: 9-4-2012 sire: DF Waco 6W ET dam: Little Cedar Ten Queens Heifer calf at side sired by WHR Rite On 1N40.

Purchased as a heifer calf in the 2013 Lone Star Edition XIX Sale.

• Grand Champion at the Arkansas State Fair Regional Point Show • Reserve Grand Champion at the Houston Livestock Show • Reserve Division Champion at the Fort Worth Stock Show Super Regional Point Show

Dr. John and Barbara Russell Caldwell, Texas Cell: 832.588.8604 Office: 281.496.9633 tadmorefarms@gmail.com • tadmorefarms.com

Bill and Becky Rasor 1800 Lovers Leap • VanAlstyne, Texas 75495 903.433.8096 • fax: 903.433.9387 www.whrshorthorns.com Jeff Sargent, Show and Sale Cattle - 903.624.7265

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Feed Efficiency: It’s Time!

Throughout my tenure with the American Shorthorn Association I searched for an innovative way to get the breed started collecting feed efficiency data. The first step was The Great State Feedout, a baby step in comparison to capturing individual feed intake information, but a step nonetheless. Then bring on record feeder cattle prices several years in a row, periods of record high corn and hay prices, widespread drought, and producers forced into downsizing the herd. It just never happened.

Meanwhile, the industry tried with all it’s might to find cattle that could do more with less. Some of the selection happened on its own; cows that could conceive and produce in a tough environment survived the cull pen.

Regardless, collection of feed intake data is necessary to help the industry find genetics that can help us weather the next storm. Shorthorns need to play a role! And now is the time!

For years the industry has argued about cow size and the more “efficient,” moderate framed cow. The argument continues today, but research has proven that not all big cows eat a lot, and not every little cow is “efficient.”

To that end, some cows look like a million dollars on grass because they don’t milk; she is certainly phenotypically efficient, but not

economically efficient. The latter needs to be the focus of our selection, and up to this point, Shorthorn breeders don’t have a genetic tool in the box to help them. You have to know the cost side of the equation to gauge economic efficiency. In other words, what she eats: Feed Intake.

Lucky for you, many other breeds have figured out what works and what doesn’t when researching efficiency.

Arguments ensued about how to effectively measure efficiency: is it feed intake? residual feed intake? residual average daily gain? feed-to-gain? gainto-feed? You get the idea. In some columns, a negative number is good, in others a positive figure is better. Good grief, how do we expect the commercial bull buyer to understand it if we all can’t agree how to even measure it? This brings me back to the simplest, most understood column: feed intake.

Fortunately, cattle that eat less concentrate feed also tend to eat less grass and the economics of feed are easily understood, making them the prime candidate to include in $Value Indexes. More feed=more expense. Less feed=more profit! The math behind the other measures can get complex and difficult to measure economically. Some cattle eat a lot and gain a lot, others eat very little but also don’t grow; feed prices and beef prices can have a

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

significant economic swing year-toyear.

A study in Australia using Shorthorns, Angus, and Herefords discovered that post-weaning feed intake could be accurately measured in roughly 35 days, far fewer days than the 90+ day trials typical of a bull test or feedlot scenario. Given a week to warm up on the diet and learn the bunk system, Shorthorn breeders could collect feed intake data in 45 days or less. With the limited availability of facilities capable of collecting individual feed intake, this information is great news for a breed trying to get started.

Feed prices are favorable and several groups could be tested in the same facility prior to a production sale.

Likewise, replacement females could be tested pre-breeding and returned to the herd.

The genomics front is showing real promise in feed efficiency up to this point. Several significant markers have been discovered and some are present in more than one breed. Shorthorns desperately need to be in the mix as research moves forward and genomic predictions become part of the ASA’s genetic evaluation. The time is now; make plans to collect feed intake data on this year’s calf crop. If you need help locating a facility near you, don’t hesitate to call or email. =

World Shorthorn Conference Uruguay 2016 April 2-14, 2016 • 12 nights visiting 13 farms Contact: Patrick W. Simmons, CEO cell: 336-287-4950 email: psimmons@geneticleaders.com

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

Northeast Region

Region 1: Northeast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia

2014-15 NORTHEAST REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR Picture not available

2014-15 NORTHEAST REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR CF Cumberland 334 SOL X ET

BWS Proud King

26 points - Adrianne Trennepohl, Middletown, Ind.

14 points - Abby Kelsheimer, West Terree Haute, Ind.

Heifer placing: 20 pts. CF Revival 3115 SOL X E ET, Miller Smith, Pendleton, Ind. 19 pts. CF HF Waco Rose 380 ET, Emily Dahse, Thurman, Ohio.

Bull placing: no other bulls eligible

Southeast Region

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

2014-15 SOUTHEAST REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR Picture not available

2014-15 NORTH EAST REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR CLF Destiny Best 1306 ET

Heritage Royal Flush

18 points - Molly Williams, Garnaliel, Ky.

9 points - Kayla Williams, Quitman, Miss.

Heifer placing: 12 pts. Heritage Augusta Pride 34, Kayla Williams, Quitman, Miss.

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Bull placing: no other bulls eligible

North Central Region

Region 3: North Central North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska

No winners from this Region.

South Central Region

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

2014-15 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR

2014-15 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR WHR RHS Ten Queens 942 ET

SFS Super Chief ET

20 points - John & Barbara Russell, Houston, Texas

26 points - Sam Addington, Dayton, Texas

Heifer placing: 19 pts. RFC Red Mistress 203 Etalexa Lane, Jay, Okla.

15 pts. Miss V8 Dancin Queen 036Z, V8 Shorthorns, Boling, Texas 15 pts. Miss V8 Mona Lisa Smile ET, V8 Shorthorns, Boling, Texas 15 pts. CCR Reba 4105, Jess Carney, Collinsville, Texas 11 pts. Miss V8 Dream Lady 424B ET, V8 Shorthorns, Boling, Texas

Bull placing: 23 pts. WHR Creedence 3N19 ET, Holcomb Cattle Company, Tyler, Texas 20 pts. Lane's Mr Colt, Ryan Lane, Jay, Okla.

15 pts. Lane's Freedom 30Z, Ryan Lane, Jay, Okla.

West Region

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

2014-15 WEST REGION SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR

2014-15 WEST REGION SHOW BULL OF THE YEAR LC Welcome Lady 643

JT Gold Label 536

23 points - Don Cardy, Turlock, Calif.

31 points - JT Ranch, Oakdale, Calif.

Heifer placing: no other heifers eligible

Bull placing: no other bulls eligible

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=New & Notes American Shorthorn Association Announces 2015 Summer Interns The American Shorthorn Association is proud to welcome Victoria Osburn, Will Moore, and Rachel Metzger as our summer interns. This year the association is excited to host three interns, thanks to the Livestock Publications Council Student Internship Program. Victoria Osburn and Will Moore were selected as AJSA Communications and Registrations interns, respectfully. Rachel Metzger will serve as the Livestock Publications Council intern, focusing primarily on promotional materials and photography for the ASA. We took time to ask our incoming interns a few things about themselves, what they’re looking forward to during their time in Omaha and their goals for the future.

Victoria Osburn, Texas Tech University Hometown: Celina, Texas Parents: Kelly and Wendy Osburn Agricultural Background: I’ve shown Shorthorns for at least 10 years and agriculture is something I’ve always been passionate about. I’m not from a generational farm but my dad’s side of the family has owned a meat market for generations and with my parents support financially, physically and emotionally they have helped cultivate in me this fond love for the beef industry both commercial and breeding/showing.

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy fishing, hunting, going to the lake, hiking, anything outdoors, cattle shows and spending time with my family, friends and sorority sisters.

What are you most looking forward to during your ASA internship? I’m excited to have the opportunity to live in the Midwest. God has blessed me with the best breed association and staff to learn from.

Will Moore, University of Missouri-Columbia Hometown: Belle, Missouri Parents: Keith and Carole Moore Agricultural Background: My background in agriculture is very diverse. First and foremost, I grew up on a Simmental seedstock operation that focused on producing Simmental and Sim-Angus bulls for commercial producers. In addition, we maintain a small number of Red Angus cows. Until 2011, we also had a small club calf herd. The farm I grew up on has been in my family for well over 100 years. Along with my brothers and sister, we showed Simmental and crossbred cattle at the local, state and national level. I participated in several junior national and junior regional shows through the American Junior Simmental Association. In addition to our cattle operation, my brothers and I showed market hogs and market goats at the Missouri State Fair every year. 4-H and FFA made a huge impact on my experiences in agriculture. While attending the University of Missouri, I have participated in the livestock, meats and live animal meat evaluation teams.

Hobbies/Interests: In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and family. I enjoy traveling and taking road trips.

Hunting, fishing and anything that involves water and being outside have always been hobbies of mine.

What are you most looking forward to during your ASA internship? In my internship with the American Shorthorn Association, I am most looking forward to working with the people in this great breed. I look forward to meeting as many Shorthorn breeders as I can and learning more about their operations. I am also very excited about helping with the Junior National, as youth programs were always so important to me growing up.

Rachel Metzger, Oklahoma State University Hometown: Stillwater, Oklahoma Parents: Charlie and Jill Metzger Agricultural Background: Although I was raised in a non-agricultural family, I grew up showing horses through the American Quarter Horse Association. I was active in 4-H and FFA and learned to love the entire industry. I had the opportunity to show cattle my senior year of high school.

Hobbies/Interests: Riding my horse, crafting, reading, spending time with family What are you most looking forward to during your internship at the American Shorthorn Association? I am looking forward to the opportunity to mesh everything I’ve learned about writing, graphic design and photography and put them all together to create news stories and design pieces for an actual organization. I cannot wait to try my hand at different media elements while continuing to learn and improve my skills.

Is there anything else you would like to share? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to intern with the American Shorthorn Association. Having the chance to meet individuals and producers in the industry alongside having the opportunity to learn from some of the best will be the experience of a lifetime.

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Farewells James C. “J.C.” Scritchfield, 76, of Ellsworth, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. He was born in Topeka on November 14, 1938, to James M. and Caroline (Fleenor) Scritchfield, and graduated from Seaman High School in 1957.

He married Judith K. Lindberg on August 22, 1959, in Topeka. She survives.

The family moved to Ellsworth in January 1973 to become the owneroperators of J.S. Packing Inc., and retired in January 2004. J.C. was an avid supporter of 4-H and FFA youth activities, especially those involving livestock.

J.C. was a member of Ellsworth Masonic Lodge No. 146 having attained the 32nd degree. He was also a lifetime member of Kansas Shorthorn Association. Other memberships include: Ellsworth United Methodist Church and American Shorthorn Association.

Surviving children include: David (Christi) Scritchfield, of Yukon, Okla., Janell (Todd) Harman, of Inman, and Wayne (Stacey) Scritchfield, of Ellsworth. Other survivors include: brothers, Philip (Donna) Scritchfield, of Eldon, Mo., and Steven Scritchfield, of Topeka; and sisters, Rita (Charles) Hathaway, of Springhill, and Connie (Ed) Kearn, of Topeka. There are ten surviving grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Ellsworth Masonic Lodge, Ellsworth United Methodist Church, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or Ellsworth Senior Center Friendship Meals, in care of Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth 67439 Robert "Bob" Loudon, 85, of Creston, died Sunday, February 1, 2015, at Crest Haven Care Centre, in Creston.

Memorials are suggested to Friends of 4-H. Online condolences may be left under the obituary category of www.powersfh.com.

Robert Douthirt Loudon was born March 8, 1929 in rural College Springs, Iowa to Myrtle (Douthirt) Loudon and Ray Loudon. He graduated from Amity High School in College Springs, Iowa and continued his education obtaining his Bachelor Degree from Iowa State University. Bob served his country as a part of the United States Air Force.

On April 21, 1966 Bob was united in marriage to Jo Rees in Oklahoma.

They lived briefly in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. before moving to Glenwood in 1968 working as a soil conservationist. In 1970, they moved to the Creston area where Bob was the Soil Conservation Service Office Manager and later the district manager; retiring in January of 1986. Bob was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Creston, and also worked RAMP (Rural Abandon Mine Program).

Bob really enjoyed working with his son Tim on his livestock projects. They showed sheep at all the majors and had a great time doing it. Bob enjoyed attending several shows and sales that Tim was involved in and between the Shorthorn and Maine-Anjou breeds.

He was really excited to see his grandson Tyler starting to take a very active role in his own herd and have as much fun as his grandpa.

Survivors include his son Tim (wife Karen) Loudon and grandson Tyler of Creston; two sisters-in-law, Mari McGehee of Mt. Ayr; and Virginia Rees of Muscatine and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jo in 2014, and two brothers-in-law, Willaim Rees and Max "Ike" McGehee.

Charles Dover Sindelar, known as "Dover" to most, left us in the early morning hours of March 10. Born to Charles and Mildred (Dover) Sindelar on September 25, 1928, he was the eldest grandson of John Henry Dover, a homesteader from Illinois who settled on the Yellowstone River near Billings in 1881. As Dover grew up on the homestead, he became a master of all the skills necessary for farming and ranching; he could harness a team for field work or skillfully use mechanized equipment for the same. Dover was a cowboy and a carpenter, an electrician and a veterinarian. He was a respected cattleman who over his lifetime constantly improved the herd of Shorthorn cattle that his grandfather John Dover had established as the first of this breed in the area. What people will remember most about Dover, however, was his simple honesty and humility.

Dover was preceded in death by a sister, Lois; brother Robert; and his youngest son, Frank. Surviving him are his Polish wife of 63 years, Irene; brother Jim Sindelar; son John (Laurel);

daughters Vicky (Kenny) Walter and Karen (Jerry) Farmer; daughter-in-law (Frank) Sindelar; five Kim grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting smithfuneralchapels.com.

Dennis M. Greene, Building Contractor and Farmer, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at home. Dennis, 83, lived on a farm on Creek Road.

Mr. Greene was a native of Niagara Falls, attended Trott Vocational High School and Niagara University and has resided in Youngstown since 1960. He served the local community as Mayor of Youngstown, a Village Trustee, president of the Youngstown Water Ski Club, and Youngstown Free Library, a member of the Town of Porter Historical Society Fort Niagara Association and Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company, and as an extraordinary minister for St. Bernard's R.C. Church.

Dennis entered the Plumber's Union Local 129 in 1948 until inducted in the US Army where he served in Korea in 1952-53, earning three bronze stars before being discharged as a Sergeant First Class. He returned and became a contractor and vice president for Laur and Mack Contracting until his retirement in 1996.

Dennis remained active upon retirement on the farm, and served as a delegate for the American Shorthorn Association and travelled for the World Cattle Congress in Australia and Canada. He was a member of the Niagara Falls Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow), St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Lewiston Choraleers.

He is survived by his wife, Gretchen (Mack) of Youngstown; children Catherine (William Guffey) of Zurich, SUI, Dennis Alexander Greene (Patricia) of Medina, NY, William Greene (Laura) of Rochester, NY, and Charles Greene (Nathalie) of Raleigh, NC; grandchildren Claire Guffey, Megan, Charles, Dawson and Emmett Greene; sisters Donna (Michael Spendio) of New Jersey, Marilyn (James Mazza) of Grand Island, NY, and brother Paul Greene ( Jeanette) of Cambria, NY. Mr. Greene was predeceased by his parents Dennis J. Greene and Ina (Dawson) as well as siblings Catherine (John O'Brien) and Richard Greene. =

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Long Time Shorthorn Breeder Philip Nelson Named Illinois Dept. of Ag. Director SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Senate voted today to confirm Philip Nelson as the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The fourth-generation grain and livestock farmer was appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner on January 16, 2015.

"I’ve been in agriculture my entire life, both as a farmer and a professional working to promote the industry,” Nelson said. “I realize that there is a lot of work to do, such as strengthening our transportation infrastructure, increasing exports, and serving our customers in a timely manner. My priority is to listen and work with

producers and stakeholders to make sure we are supporting our #1 industry and ultimately working to turnaround Illinois’ economy.”

Nelson previously served as the President of the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Additionally, he was president of the companies that make up COUNTRY Financial, Illinois Agricultural Service Company, the IAA Foundation, and served on the Coordinating Committee of GROWMARK, Inc. He operates a farm near Seneca, growing corn, soybeans, and alfalfa and runs a cowcalf operation.

Director Nelson has been very active

in community and agricultural organizations throughout his career.

Among his accomplishments, Philip was state FFA Star Farmer of Illinois in 1977; American Farm Bureau Federation’s National Outstanding Young Farmer in 1984; President of the Illinois Soybean Association from 1989-1991; President of LaSalle County Farm Bureau, 1993-1999; Vice President of the American Soybean Association from 1993-1994; Chairman of AFBF’s Swine Advisory Committee from 1997 to 2000; and Prairie Farmer Master Farmer in 2001. =

Legacy Livestock Photographer Takes Top Honors

Stone Cold

Manhattan, Kansas—Heidi Anderson, owner of Legacy Livestock Imaging, took home top honors in three divisions during the 2015 Kansas Professional Photographers Association of America Image Competition on April 12, 2015.

Anderson’s image, Show of Love, was the winner in the Child division; Stone Cold was the winner in the Pet/Animal division; and It Ain’t the Years, It’s the Miles, topped the Men division and then was named 2015 KPPA Image of the Year.

At the end of the awards program, Anderson was also recognized as one of

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It Ain’t the Years, It’s the Miles. the top three photographers for the state of Kansas.

“I am excited to be recognized as one of the top photographers by KPPA,” said Anderson.

“It has given me the unique opportunity to highlight the beauty and diversity of agriculture while presenting it through an art I love.”

Anderson and Legacy Livestock Imaging is a professional photography company specializing in agriculture and agriculture lifestyle photography. All of this follows the January announcement of Anderson being named the 2014 winner of The Best of the Barns award

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Show of Love for the nation’s top livestock photographer, for the second consecutive year.

KPPA is the Kansas chapter of Professional Photographers of America, the world’s largest nonprofit photography association organized for professional photographers, with over 27,500 members in more than 50 countries. They are recognized as the governing body of professional photographers and provide education, resources and industry standards of excellence. =

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=An Aussies Perspective Since last month’s article I have again visited a very diverse range of places. I commenced this month by travelling from California to Fallon Nevada where I was hosted by Gary and Pegi Witte. The Fallon area contains some very unique Shorthorn herds. The Witte, Albaugh and Barnes herds are all registered as Native Shorthorns. The Native Shorthorn is registered with both the ASA and the milking association and can be traced back in the herdbook to have no outside influence from other breeds. They are typical of Shorthorns I hear about from the past.

They are moderate easy keeping cattle.

In a very dry environment selection pressure on survivability is high.

I then travelled back to California to visit Bigelow, Cardey and Bennett Shorthorns. Bigelow Livestock have 100 females. Their herd is very consistent, moderate and functional, definitely a herd to keep an eye on in the future. Bigelow Livestock are gradually developing themselves a commercial bull market which I believe is the only direction available to further grow the Shorthorn breed in America. I personally can’t envisage the show heifer market growing significantly but I can see huge potential to increase the volume of Shorthorn bulls into commercial herds.

Cardey Shorthorns is a very well established herd that has a huge emphasis on feet and legs. A particularly interesting component of this enterprise is the huge teams of cattle taken to shows. It is not unusual for the Cardeys to take over 100 head to a show. I think Cardey genetics could be used very successfully by herds trying to improve structural correctness. I then continued to Bennett Shorthorns located in the southern foothills. I had an interesting discussion with Mike Bennett about the potential to combine feeder steers from different small Shorthorn producers into a group to allow for a large group of Shorthorns that then may facilitate the sale of these cattle over the hooks. This sale method will do two things. It will avoid the sale barn system through which Shorthorns

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often receive a price penalty purely due to hair colour and it will also remind the meat processors that Shorthorns have a highly desirable carcase. The difficulty with this approach however would be getting a consistent group that grade well, as many Shorthorn breeders have quite different directions.

The final day I was in California the temperature had reached a beautiful 90oF (32oC). The next day I flew to Chicago where I was greeted by Aaron Hahn and a much cooler temperature.

He delivered me to Horton Shorthorns.

Like the vast majority of Shorthorn breeders in America, Shorthorns are not the Hortons only business. However they have implemented some very interesting strategies to market the beef they have.

They have established a relationship with a local restaurant that offers Horton beef in burgers as a seasonal menu item.

This ensures the product is seen as unique and interesting to consumers but also allows a small herd with seasonal calving to maintain a vertically integrated market.

Since I have been in the USA I have come across many breeders that sell freezer beef and have a small but loyal cliental. Often it is argued that a major disadvantage of beef over chicken and pork is a less consistent product. Many systems have been established to try and remedy this issue, with varying success. I think within a brand consistency is essential. However within the entire beef industry I think variation in beef eating characteristics is a massive strength that the industry can utilise more. Consumers want to enjoy eating, try new foods, and be able to share with their friends positive dining experiences they have. Just look at all the photos of food on social media. The wine industry utilises variation in production better than most. They use it to make wine interesting but also a

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Hayden Australian Morrow Shorthorn Ambassador

topic of discussion and debate.

Marbling for example. Many consider it to be very desirable. I personally really enjoy a well marbled steak.

However I’m not sure every consumer wants the same amount of intramuscular fat that I do. Some may want more, some less. I think variability makes beef interesting and thus there is a lot of potential to grow freezer beef and branding of products.

Provided there is consistency within each brand as a consumer wants to know what to expect from each product.

While in Illinois I also visited Hahn Family Shorthorns. This is definitely a family operation with each member having their own set of skills and experiences to for fill their role within the enterprise. This breeding program is trying to push for greater efficiency in their herd. The use of Ash Valley Prestige 0665 to reduce birth weight but maintain growth is a clear example. I have often discussed with people on this trip the most efficient way to select for calving ease. It is a huge problem in many herds particularly those with a show ring focus. It is my belief that a moderate birthweight that is well shaped to facilitate passage though the pelvic canal is ideal. I think using extremely low birthweight bulls will increase calving problems. This is because very low birthweights will reduce selection pressure on the heifers and cows to have adequate pelvic diameter to calve. Thus offspring of low birth weight cattle will only be able to have very small calves. Hahn Family Shorthorns have a similar philosophy and actually measure pelvic diameter on all females.

Waukaru Shorthorns in Indiana was my next destination. The Jordan’s herd has a reputation for power and growth.

Many Waukaru sires have been very successful in Australia for this reason. I was really pleased to see that the Waukaru herd also ensures calving ease is maintained. I was at Waukaru during the peak of calving season where all the cows are expected to be able to calve by

them self. It’s a challenging time of the year when the frozen ground is melting and mother nature hasn’t quite decided if it’s winter or spring.

Temperatures fluctuated while I was at Wa u k a r u from pleasant days to windy snowy days with temperatures well below freezing. Rensselaer Indiana is incredibly productive ground and as a result the vast majority of land is corn or soybeans, there are very few

commercial cattle. This means that Waukaru as a seedstock breeder must sell the majority of their bulls interstate. Thus I think it’s a real testament to the quality of the Waukaru herd, as the clients must see there genetics to be superior enough to be worth transporting across the country. Waukaru is definitely one of the breeders carrying the commercial flag for the Shorthorn breed.

While at Waukaru I was also fortunate enough to visit Donor Solutions. The first day I was there I

was able to watch conventional embryo transfer by Dr. Chuck Hannan and have some practice palpating and scanning ovaries. Donor Solutions is also a satellite clinic for Trans Ova so I was able to observe the IVF of 19 cows including one terminal. The program I’m on truly does provide some amazing opportunities.

Thank you again to all of my hosts over the last month, particularly the Jordan’s as they looked after me for two weeks. I’m almost half way through my time in America and am loving every moment.

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National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 20-25, 2015 Grand Island, Nebraska

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Restructured Process to Elect Delegates and ASA Board Members Process of Electing Delegates Delegate ballots will be mailed in August of each year to members in good standing as of August 1 of that year. All ballots must be returned to the ASA office by the Tuesday after Labor Day in September of that year. When ballots are mailed there will be a list of members in good standing from that state or district for members to select from to fill in their ballot. Only one ballot or delegate will be allowed per membership vote per entity or membership. The ballots mailed for each state or district will include the number of delegates allocated from their state or district. When the ballots have been counted to determine who the delegates are, each delegate will be contacted to confirm their willingness and intentions to serve and attend the annual meeting to vote. If any elected delegate declines the position, then the member in good standing with the next most votes will be contacted to serve as a delegate till all allotted delegates positions are filled from voting members in good standing. All delegates will be notified as soon as possible after the ballots have been returned to the office and counted.

Delegates will be notified at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting.

Delegates will serve as their state or district representative from October 1 to September 31 of each year.

Definition of Members in Good Standing A member in good standing must meet the following three criteria.

1. The member must have registered or transferred a minimum of one animal in the past 12 months from the date Delegate ballots are mailed August 1 of each year, or be a WHR breeder or is a member of the ASA performance program in the registry at that time, and have at least one animal in their inventory and have their performance program herd assessment fees paid in full by August 1.

2. The member must not be over 90 day delinquent on their account

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to be a member in good standing.

3. The member must be an adult member of the American Shorthorn Association and have membership paid in full.

Structuring Districts or states Each state will become a separate district to be recognized as a state delegation and Canada will be considered the equivalence of a state.

The number of delegates from each state will be determined by the number of members in good standing at the time the ballots for delegate election are mailed. The allocation of delegates per members is as follows. 1-25 members in good standing =1 delegate. 26-50 members in good standing = 2 delegates. 51-75 members in good standing = 3 delegates. 76-100 members in good standing = 4 delegates. 101-125 members in good standing = 5 delegates. 126-150 members in good standing = 6 delegates and so according to number of members in good standing.

Voting Process at Annual Meeting Delegates will vote by secret ballot.

There will be one ballot with all the names of the candidates with space for added nominations from the floor.

Each delegate will vote for the number of seats needing filled on the board. If there are three seats needing filled then the three candidates with the most votes will be elected to the board. The ballot will not be counted if the delegate votes for less than or more than the appropriate number of positions on the board needing filled at that time. Each ballot will be designed for its state or district delegation. With the total number of votes allotted to that state listed on the ballot. Each delegate will represent their percentage of votes from their state or district. The votes for the state or district will be divided among the delegates attending and voting at the annual meeting that is turned in to the credentials committee. Each state or district will be allotted the total number of votes that determined the number of delegates

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that would be elected from that state or district providing at least one delegate is present to vote from that state or district. Only delegates attending the meeting that the election is taking place at can vote. There will not be any proxy votes accepted. The credentials committee will count the votes on the ballots and the results will be kept confidential. In the case of a protest, the Executive Committee will review the ballots and have final authority of the election.

Nominating Committee for Board Candidates There will be a nominating committee of five ASA members to search out qualified candidates to serve on the ASA Board of Directors. The nominating committee will be appointed by the Executive committee of the ASA Board of Directors. The nominating committee will serve from annual meeting to annual meeting. A new nominating committee will be announced at each annual meeting.

The nominating committee needs to find at least one candidate for each open Board position needing to be elected that year. Any member in good standing as of August 1 of each year wishing to run for the ASA Board of Directors may send their intension to run for the ASA Board of Directors to the nominating committee and the nominating committee must except that person as a candidate. All candidates must be members in good standing and appointed at least 90 days prior to the annual meeting so they can have a biography in the breed publication before the annual meeting.

Candidates submitted by the nominating committee must be approved by membership at annual meeting. The President must ask for nominations from the floor at the annual meeting. The nominating committee should take geographic area into consideration when selecting candidates to have a large coverage of the country to keep from having all the Board of Directors from the same area, if possible. =

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=Junior Corner

Tyler ajsa Oierson vice president

If you can imagine a foot shorter and five years younger version of me running a race on the warning track at Fargo Red Hawks minor league baseball game in a chicken suit, you can relive my most vivid memory of my first KEY Conference held at North Dakota State. While I can guarantee that this scenario will not happen to you, it is one of hundreds of memories I will take away from the KEY conferences I have attended the past five years. Whether it is the rides to and from discussing cattle as well as everything else, or learning about a fellow junior from another state that you are rooming with overnight. KEY Conference creates the opportunities for success both while a Junior and networking connections that can be utilized after your Junior career is over.

My first KEY conference I got to meet the whole Junior Board as well as

the rest of the participants. Based on my experience after that weekend I was determined to get the opportunity to serve and make a difference on the Junior Board.

KEY Conference is a great place to meet and make friendships with fellow Shorthorn enthusiasts across the country that we wouldn’t have time to meet with during the fast pace of Junior Nationals. The memories made at KEY have been endless. Whether it was the guys trying to find a way back to the dorms through construction after playing basketball at Michigan State, or convincing someone that the dorm we were staying in used to be an insane asylum at Iowa State.

Every year we visit a land grant university, do a variety of activities on campus, tour herds and industry related facilities in the area, and participate in team building activities. Every year I

University of Illinois & Lake Land College Spring Showdown

Ring A only, Fifth Overall, Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Gage Hank.

look forward to composing a letter to myself that will be mailed back to myself the following summer. These letters have been comprised of goals for myself that I hope to achieve in the next year whether they be academic, personal, or cattle related. After attending five of these conferences they follow a similar format, but all of the activities are different and the memories are priceless.

This year we will be visiting South Dakota State University located in Brookings. After our board meetings this year I am convinced that this year’s conference will be a great experience for those that make the trip to South Dakota. I encourage you to connect up with your fellow Shorthorn Juniors, make plans for transportation and sign up for this great event scheduled for July 31st through August 2nd. =

January 1, 2015 • Urbana, Illinois Ring A Judge: Wes Keller, Humboldt, Illinois Ring B Judge: Kevin Rose, Salem, Illinois

Ring B only, Champion Shorthorn Heifer Sara Pieper.

Both Rings, Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer - Joseph Peters.

National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 20-25, 2015 Grand Island, Nebraska Hoof N Horn Club.

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

Kaila Williams is a freshman at Oklahoma State University majoring in Animal Science and Ag Communications. Kaila is the daughter of Kenneth Williams and the late Deanna Williams, Duncan, Oklahoma.

Kaila has been active within the Shorthorn breed since she began showing at a young age.

Williams is active within the Oklahoma Junior Shorthorn Association where she has served as an officer and the Oklahoma State Queen.

Williams was selected as an Oklahoma State University Outstanding Freshman this year. Her collegiate activity includes working at the Oklahoma State Purebred Beef Unit, selection into the President’s Leadership Council, and completing community service projects through various groups. Kaila is a member of the collegiate 4-H, National Women’s Sorority, and the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen’s Association.

Looking forward to opportunities the board would provide to her as a member, Williams stated, “Becoming an AJSA Director would give me the opportunity to repay this Association by serving as a positive role model that other youth can look up to but also being a representative to educate people on the benefits of beef and the American Shorthorn Association.”

Mallory Bakley is a sophomore at Iowa State University where she is majoring in Animal Science.

Mallory is the daughter of John and Dory Bakley, Osceola, Iowa.

Mallory has been an active participant in s h o w i n g Shorthorns in both FFA and 4-H. Bakley is proud to have raised her own calves to show and still maintains her own cattle herd to

help with college expenses.

Outside of the show ring, Mallory is extremely active in many activities ranging from serving as an officer for her local FFA chapter to participating in the Block and Bridle Club at Iowa State. Bakley received her Iowa FFA Degree and will receive the FFA American Degree in October at the National FFA Convention. As a freshman at Iowa Southwestern Community College, Creston, IA Mallory was named to the President’s List and also participated in the livestock judging team.

As a prospective Junior Board member, Bakley is excited to help younger members with their projects, serve as a role model, and encourage more involvement in the AJSA. An area Mallory feels she could make a difference on the board would be encouraging more social media interaction between the board and junior members.

Megan Dragstrem is a freshman at Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo, Indiana majoring in Animal Science.

Megan is the daughter of Elaine and Robert Dragstrem. Megan plans to transfer to Kansas State University after she receives her associate degree to major in Animal Science with a concentration in beef nutrition.

Dragstrem is a fourth generation Shorthorn breeder. Since Dragstrem began showing Shorthorns in 2005, she has expanded her herd and operates a freezer beef business. She has utilized A.I. within her cow herd, selecting bulls with high weaning and yearling EPDs. Megan would like to expand her cattle herd by utilizing embryo transfer in the breeding program to add unique genetics to the herd in a timely manner.

Megan served as the Indiana Shorthorn Lassie Princess in 2009-10 and was selected as the Indiana Shorthorn Lassie Queen in 2011.

Additionally, Dragstrem served as an

FFA Officer for several years.

As a prospective Junior Board member, Dragstrem would like to be a “role model for the younger members to admire and inspire them to achieve their goals. The clubs and organizations that I have been involved with throughout my youth have given me countless tools to use in my future and the ability to grow professionally whether it’s through being a leader or serving on a committee.”

Zachary Fanning is a freshman at Lincoln Land Community College majoring in Animal Science. Zachary is the son of Paul and Lora F a n n i n g , Chestnut, Illinois.

Zachary has been showing shorthorns since he was eight years old and has participated in the Junior National 6 times.

In his 4-H Club and FFA, Fanning has been an active leader, serving as an officer for both organizations. He has also served on the Illinois Shorthorn Association Junior Board. A point of pride for Fanning is the completion of his Eagle Scout Award through the Boy Scouts.

In the future, Zachary hopes to continue to raise Shorthorn cattle.

After graduating from Lincoln Land Community College, Fanning plans to transfer to either the University of Illinois or Oklahoma State University and continue his education to become a large animal veterinarian.

Fanning is excited about the opportunity to be selected to the Junior Board. Zachary commented, “with livestock as my passion, particularly shorthorns, I have always looked up to the AJSA Board and have always wanted to be part of that awesome team. I want to give back to great organizations like the AJSA and the ASA, and I cannot see a better way at this time in my life than serving on the junior board. =

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Juniors Giving Back: Sullivan and Kirkpatrick Donate Flushes from Champion Heifers to Leading a Legacy Sale

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was SULL Wild Cherri 3269 ET, shown by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

Receiving the coveted slap of the judge’s hand on the back of your heifer in the final drive is a sound few members of the American Shorthorn Association will experience. Each year two members of the association are crowned with the Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer and Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer titles.

Each award is an honor steeped in tradition and a point of pride that will last a lifetime.

Nick Sullivan and Connor Kirkpatrick’s heifers garnered the judge’s attention and ultimately received championship slaps. After the spotlight of the Junior National passed, Sullivan and Kirkpatrick generously

donated flushes from their winning of the junior association. “ heifers to support the annual AJSA When junior members step up to Leading a Legacy Sale. Proceeds from take fundraising into their own hands, the flushes were used to support the it creates a culture of giving, support, upcoming National Junior Shorthorn and dedication. The American Junior Show & Youth Conference. Support Shorthorn Association is very fortunate from the leading exhibitors at last year’s to have members who have a National Junior Shorthorn Show tremendous amount of passion for their exemplified the dedication and support organization and breed. members of the American Junior On behalf of the American Shorthorn Association “We are extremely possess.

American proud of Nick Sullivan Shorthorn Association and Shorthorn Association and Connor Kirkpatrick American Junior Shorthorn Director of Junior for their gracious support Association, a sincere thank you is extended to Nick Activities, Gwen of the junior Sullivan and Connor Crawford commented, association.”

Kirkpatrick for their “We are extremely proud dedication and support to our of Nick Sullivan and Connor organizations. = Kirkpatrick for their gracious support

"Remember When" How many can you name?

Champion volleyball team at 1986 Junior National Heifer Show in Oklahoma.

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Grand Champion ShorthorPlus Heifer was awarded to SULL Red Tamale 3260 ET, exhibited by Konner Kirkpatrick, Avilla, Ind.

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BOB AND MARK GORDON

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1160 600th Ave. Middletown, IL 62666 Bob: 217-732-7596 Mark cell: 217-737-7905 Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman mark.gordon@plantpioneer.com Dave & Mary Lou Kearns Dave and Karen Kearns Scott, Lynette & Koby Kearns

11600 Shabbona Grove Rd. Waterman, IL 60556

815-264-3468: home 815-739-3578: Dave’s cell 815-739-3575: Dave, Jr.’s cell dmkearns@mycbsi.com 22.

Visitors Welcome!

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Morris and Lloyd

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

Zwillings: 309-754-9158

Farm: 309-582-2727

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

Visitors Welcome!

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DOWN FARMS

THE BIRCH FAMILY

Aaron Down

Harold, Regina, Richard and Hope

12283 TWP Road 600N Wyoming, IL 61491

22698 E. Co. Rd. 920 N • Ashmore, IL 61912 217-349-8366 email: hbirch@agrisolutions.com Driving directions from Ashmore: two miles west on 23. Rt. 16 to Enon Baptist Church sign; then one mile south to farm

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

downfarms@yahoo.com

309-238-6220

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= Shorthorn Beef Bits What’s Your Goal?

As I’m writing this column, it’s late April, the grass is green, and the calves are growing. This time of year is one of the best for us in the beef industry. Last year’s breeding decisions have evolved into the calves running in our pastures.

It’s a motivating and satisfying time that proves hard work and dedication pay off.

Spring is often a launching pad for new ideas and goals for our herd as we approach breeding season to continue the yearly cycle once again. What are your goals for the year? Do you have any new ideas or methods that you hope to implement? All of us benefit from taking a step back to think outside the box and decide where we can improve and ways we can achieve

our goals. Perhaps this year you’ll utilize embryo transfer to inject new genetics into your herd, or maybe you’re ready to utilize that intensive grazing program you read about. Whatever your goal may be, set yourself up for success and achieve it this year.

Here at the ASA office, we recently completed a team building activity as a group. Our task was to first write down a personal goal we have for our life and then a goal we have professionally at the office. Next, we took time to share our goals; then each person drew another person’s goal from a hat. Each person is now the motivation helper for the individual’s card they drew. Each member of the office staff now has someone to motivate them to achieve

Megan director of Brehm communications & marketing

their goals and a person they are responsible in helping to reach their goal. What a fabulous way to keep motivated towards reaching our goals and potential! Do you have someone that can help keep you accountable for your goals? Maybe it’s just a good friend to share your ideas and goals for the season with. Whatever your situation may be, keep motivated, and you’ll see a difference in your world.

In closing, we all have aspirations and dreams we’d like to make happen.

Take this spring, a time of renewal and regrowth to make a difference in your life. You’ll be glad you did. =

=Tartan Plaid You’re Invited By: Sommer Smith Junior Nationals is right around the corner. The National Shorthorn Lassies would like to invite everyone to the Lassie events on Tuesday, June 23rd.

We will host the NSL Princess Hour for the younger girls to meet the queens and have some “girlie” time at 10:00 a.m., there will be a hands on activity as well as photos with the queens. For you older girls, moms included, we will

have Lassie 101 and the NSL social at 11:30 a.m. This is a great time to come find out what it takes to be a Lassie Queen and find out if it is something you would like to pursue. All state queens are welcome to come dressed in your state lassie queen attire and give some of your unique experiences.

Don’t forget, if you have a Shorthorn event and would like to have the

Answer from page 34.

In Front - Tyler Cates, Ind. Row 1 - Sherry Coats, ASA, Bill Merkel, Ind., Bruce Miller, Texas, James Freed, Okla., Alan Sears, ASA Row 2 - Steve Schilling, Ill., Barry Jordan, Ind., Brian Cates, Ind., Bill Masterson, Texas, Carl Meisner, Ill.

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National Queen or Alternate attend your function, give them a call. We do ask that if they need to travel that they are taken care of, as they have a limited travel budget. The queens love to meet breeders and work to promote the Shorthorn breed. =

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=Show Reports Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale Champions

March 21, 2015 • Columbus, Ohio Judge: Tyler Winegardner

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, TRNR Golden Chain 114, exhibited by Turner Shorthorns.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, SAF Jane Mary STZ, exhibited by Cornerstone Farms.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, WRKL Louise, exhibited by Wolfridge.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, Shouflers Jesse Girl, Exhibited by Shoufler Shorthorns.

Champion Shorthorn Bull, CLF DB’s Achiever 1410 ET, exhibited by Cedar Lane Farms.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull, Shoufler Red Ace 1407, exhibited by Shoufler Shorthorns.

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MARKETING

Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, TRNR Advance 284 ET, exhibited by Turner Shorthorns.

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

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Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, BOY Testament 410, exhibited by Boyert Show Cattle.

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

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Livestock Real Estate Farm Equipm ent Selling nation-wide!

Kevin Wendt 121 Jackson Street Plain City, OH 43064

cell: 419-566-1599 kevin@thewendtgroup.com

Club Calves Show Heifers

BARTELS

AAA Shorthorns

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

BROTHERS

Alan • Adrian and Mary • Angela

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

SHORTHORNS

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

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Bigelow Farms

PRACTICAL IDEAS. PRACTICAL CATTLE.

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

Frank and Barbara, Frank Jr., Kasey, Matt, Stacey, Taylor, and Tenley Bigelow P.O. Box 43, 47233 Road 200 • O’Neals, CA 93645 Matt: 559-647-2817 • Frank: 559-868-3433 www.bigelowfarms.com

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Broken Road Cattle Company Show Cattle

Ken Fairchild 318-282-7411

3209 Roundhill Rd Oak Grove, LA 71263

brccshowcattle@yahoo.com

Polled Shorthorns

Bulls and females for sale at all times.

Mrs. L. EUGENE BYERS, Owner

500 Township Road 2802 • Loudonville, OH 44842 JEFF BYERS, D.V.M.: 419-994-5054 • FAX: 419-994-3702 JON BYERS: 419-994-3440

PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN

Modoc, Indiana

POLLED SHORTHORNS

Gordon & Sally Crawford

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

519.287.3837 519.870.2396 Glencoe, ON, Canada gordcrawford@sympatico.ca

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

View cattle on-line at www.crawfdownfarms.com

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

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

MEIEROTTO’S

DAVE MCFARLAND & FAMILY

Come By And Talk Cows

Dean, Janice Craig and Crystal Steck

Cattle in Minnesota and Illinois Dave: 618-401-0744 drdavemcfarland@gmail.com Stuart: 561-912-0788 • cell: 561-289-9009

501 N. Line Street • Knoxville, IL 61448 309-289-2367 Craig cell: 319-453-7937 • home: 402-453-7937 info@djsshorthorns.com • www.djsshorthorns.com

www.diamondmshorthorns.com

Breeders of Australian Shepherds

EA-RA-BA-H Farm

DUIS FARMS DTR Cattle Company

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

Performance is our by-word Visitors welcome!

BOB DUIS

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

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

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

Fieser’s

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

Polled Shorthorns

in Studer’s Crazy Tra

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

Our extended family has been in the Shorthorn business for over 40 years. We’ve been building on that foundation for over 20. We truly belive we’re breeding - Genetics That’ll Work & Win. Gregg, Leann, and Stacey Fischer Jeff Stump, Herdsman 1853 N. US Highway 281 Great Bend, Kansas 67530

TIME For *xAR58091 GOLD

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

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

HAUMONT SHORTHORNS

GREENHORN

since 1919

ShorthornPlus

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

LLC OWNERS:

Dave and Josh Greenhorn

Kevin Cooksley Family

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

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

Consultant: Col. A.E. Greenhorn Herdsman: Kolten Greenhorn

Homeplace is the new home of FF Redman.

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

Winkie Barnes CELL 613-885-6904

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

3450 Middle Run Road • Waynesville, Ohio 45068

Shorthorn Breeders Since 1915

Homeplace Farms Burke N. Allison & Co.

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

Inness Shorthorns

IROQUOIAN SHORTHORNS

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

Don Washburn & Family

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3306 W 1250 S Kentland, IN 47951 219-474-5008 cell: 219-869-0758 washburndon@gmail.com

Haumont Shorthorns

1 mile Washburns

Wegeners

HUB RANCH SHORTHORNS

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

2 mile

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

Our featured herd sire DF Tuscaloosa 8T

Steve & Cynthia Washburn 8717 Road K • Norton, Kansas cell: 785-202-0338 • home: 785-877-3004 cwashburn08@yahoo.com 53 years of breeding over 100 head of attractive, productive beef type Shorthorns. Heifer, Steers & Bulls Available.

Herd Bulls CF Star Bucks *x TG/RRA Complete 421U *xar A&T Renegade 124 *x

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

11600 Shabbona Grove Rd. Waterman, IL 60556

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

Kilgore Shorthorn Farm 22195 Hand Rd., Acthison, KS 66002 Shorthorn Bulls and Show Calves For Sale call for information 913-773-8359 • cell: 913-758-7892 kristinkilgore@wildblue.net

KJ German’s G Shorthorns Cattle available For Sale!

K. Justin, Colene, Ryan and Emilia German 21360 E. 24th Rd Nokomis, IL 62075 217-827-1465 • german_justin@live.com

Laban’s Roanoke Farm Registered Shorthorn Cattle

The Workman Family 54905 Fulton Hill Rd Bellaire, Ohio 43906

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

EVELDALE FARMS

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

Breeding Stock & Club Calves

Joe and Linda Laban

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

Visit our website at www.Leveldale.com

Masonic VillageFarm

CATTLE FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES

Gerald Tracy and Frank Stoltzfus

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

www.masonicvillagefarm.com

McKee Family Shorthorns

Meadow Lane Farms

Wayne and Aileen McKee

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

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

MEYER FARMS

ED & CONNIE MEYER AND FAMILY

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

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

The Bertz’s

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

MOON CREEK RANCH

Alan, Kathy, Allison, and Craig Greensburg, IN

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

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Chaddrick R. Sumner

Danny Holland: 918.413.1212 Marie Cole, MD: 918.413.5435

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

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

www.mooncreekshorthorns.com

PHILDON FARMS SHORTHORN CATTLE ECONOMY, INDIANA

Steve & Cindy Oler

PF PF

Registered Shorthorn Show Cattle

Ron Martin & Family

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

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

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

Dave & Mary Lou Kearns Dave Kearns Scott, Lynette & Koby Kearns

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ARMS

Sammy and Wilma Richardson

Ricky and Lance Guidry

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

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

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

ROBJOY SHORTHORNS

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

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

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

Rob Sneed Shorthorns 28402 Griessen Road • Sedalia, MO 65301 home: 660-826-1718 • cell: 660-620-1718 robsneedshorthorns.org

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

ROD Shorthorn Farms

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21965 3150 East St. • Arlington, IL 61312 office: 815-849-5700 • cell: 815-703-4553 email: rodney.rod@plantpioneer.com

Rodney, Cynthia, Rodney II, Brody & Jolett Rod

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27634-443 Avenue • Marion, SD 57043

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

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Ron Rutan • 937.603.1319 Christy Campbell • 937.533.7051

Damn Proud

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Purebred Shorthorns Since 1967

Nick, Patti, Savannah, Lane and Lily Steinke

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

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9504 W. 300 S. • Rensselaer, IN 47978 219-866-5814 • cell: 219-863-7072 pnsteinke@yahoo.com • www.steinkeshorthorns.com

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

tone prings Shorthorns

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

The Jay Benham Family

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

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

building maternal legends . . .

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

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Visit us at www.sutherlandshorthorns.com

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

BRENT ELAM & BOYS

LYNN, GALE, AND JEFF NELSON

4163 HALMAN ROAD CEDAR HILL, TN 37032 615-384-3355 • CELL: 615-730-0132 STEVE ELAM: 615-268-5630 brent.townview.elam@gmail.com

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

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

TYNYWTRA’S J&J Humphreys John: 219-279-2374

Bulls, females and show prospects for sale.

Andy: 219-279-2971 • Josh: 219-863-3984 7229 W. 200 N. • Wolcott, IN 47995

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

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=Sale Reports Sullivan Farms - Gana Farms No Bull Sale Sale Summary 22 yearling bulls ......$ 116,312..avg. $ 37 fall heifers............$ 192,437..avg. $ 7 spring heifers ......$ 37,110..avg. $ 66 Breeding Lots Avg.$ 5,233 87 semen&embryo pkgs$ 92,080..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 437,458

5,268 5,201 5,301 1,066

March 15, 16, 18, 2015 Dunlap, Iowa Marketing Representative: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.

Sullivan Farms and Gana Farms continue to be recognized as a seedstock supplier of quality bulls, heifers and specialized semen sales. The online auction saw active bidding and strong acceptance in all divisions. The herd sire market was very active from top to bottom in this auction.

Thirty-one lots sold between $5,000 and $8,850. Cattle sold into 19 states.

An outstanding, well balanced, well bred group of Shorthorn genetics once again offered by Sullivan and Gana Farms. $20,000, Lot 5, purebred heifer SULL Myrtle’s Juliet, a red, polled, November 26, 2014 out of SULL

Myrtle Bo 46-P and sired by the very popular multi national champion SULL Red Knight 2030. A tremendous show prospect with a moderate frame and depth of rib to compete at the strongest of shows. Her maternal sisters have been champions at Junior Nationals, NAILE and NWSS. Purchased by the Karlee Family of Calif. $18,050, Lot 18, purebred heifer, SULL Montana Rose, a red/white, polled, September 2, 2014 daughter of SULL Master of Rose. This powerfully constructed heifer is out of SULL Montana Ruby. A cow family noted for substance and mass yet maintaining a soft structure. Lot 18 will be a contender right from the start.

Purchased by the Purcell Family of Texas. $13,000, Lot 30, SULL Attention Pays, a red, polled, October 15, 2013 son of KL Primetime Paymaster. This very popular herd sire is an excellent example of a modern day Shorthorn sire. Balanced in EPD profile and a flawless design. The Paymaster cattle at Sullivan Farms are doing a great job

and Lot 30 is out of national champion, SULL Red Rosemary female. Purchased by Ken Judge Okla. $8,850, Lot 26, SULL Paypal 4385, a dark red roan, polled, SULL Payday son. This large testicled moderate made bull had a great set of balanced EPD’s and featured a special look of a herd sire. SULL Paypal will excel in the pasture or the show ring. Purchased by Dave Dillabo of Calif. $3,750, Top selling semen Lot SULL Red Blood. This popular SULL Red Reward son sired the champion female at the NWSS Junior and Open Show and Reserve Junior Heifer at the NAILE. Five straw package purchased at $750 per straw by Cyclone Trace Cattle Co., of Clarion, Iowa and another five straw package at $750 per straw was purchased by Rod Dryer of Ill. $5,600, Top-selling embryo package sired by SULL Red Reward, the popular calving ease outcross sire merged on CYT Max Rose 1145. These heifer embryos brought $1,400 a piece to Jason Newcom of Ind. =

Tennessee Agribition Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 3 bulls ....................$ 8,200..avg. $ 16 open heifers ........$ 38,350..avg. $ 4 plus heifers ..........$ 8,150..avg. $ 23 Breeding Lots ....$ 54,700 .avg. $ 2 embryo pkgs........$ 900..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 55,600

2,733 2,397 2,038 2,378 450

March 13 2015 Lebanon, Tennessee Auctioneer: Jeff Stansberry Sale Management: Tennessee Shorthorn Association

by Darryl Rahn

The Shorthorn isle was full of interested buyers prior to this years sale as the top quality group of Shorthorn cattle were on display. When the auction was ready to begin, the stands were full as well as those standing around ringside. The bidding was extremely active throughout the sale with steady prices being paid for the individuals offered. Congratulations to the consignors for offering a top set of cattle in this sale. $4,700 - Lot 10 - Open Heifer -

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Lay's Josie's Payday - A red, horned, June 6, 2014 daughter of SULL Payday 1507 and out of WL WRF Lucky Charm IMP. Without a doubt, this was one of the most popular young females in the barn on sale day. She was named the Champion Female in the sale show and was admired by many. She has a near flawless structure to go with the feminine look of a winner. Consigned

by Muddy Water Farm and purchased

by Charles Osborn of Watkinsville, Ga. $3,100 - Lot 25 - Bull - Double C Jazz Spear 193 - A red, polled, November 5, 2013 son of Martindell Jazz 9040 and out of CC Fantasy Girl 128. This big, stout bull was the Champion Bull in the sale show and had many who liked him. He has the bone and rib structure that all look for in a herd sire. He will sire the right kind. Consigned by Double C Farm and purchased by Templin Shorthorns of Newport, Tenn. $3,100 - Lot 7 - Open Heifer SharBen Bianca BO 690 - A roan, polled, September 5, 2014 daughter of HD Swagger 802 ET and out of SULL

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BO Rock's 1103 ET. This fancy young show prospect has a great look about her to go with a great pedigree. Swagger and Myrtle Bo. She is definitely bred to be a great female as a mother cow after her show career. Consigned by SharBen Shorthorns and purchased by Walnut Spring Farm of Paris, Ky. $3,000 - Lot 24 - Bull - Martindell Jazz 404 - A red, polled, January 18, 2014 son of Martindell Jazz 9040 and out of Martindell Duchess 9052. This is a top young sire that was the Reserve Champion Bull in the sale show. He has a big top with a lot of rib and bone to go with it. He will sire the right kind. Consigned by Martindell Shorthorns and purchased by Charles Osborn of Watkinsville, Ga. $3,000 - Lot 3 - Open Heifer - WZ Kilmihill 10B - A red, polled, September 30, 2014 daughter of SULL Payday 1507 ET and out of WZ Kilmihill 18X. This is another fancy Fall heifer calf that will definitely compete in the show ring. She was the Reserve Champion Female in the sale show and is a half-sister to the

Champion Female. Super correct and feminine just like her sister. Consigned

by WZ Shorthorns and purchased by Kayley Edwards of Jefferson, Ga. $3,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer -

Double C Belinda DI 134 - A roan, polled, November 4, 2014 daughter of Double C Roan Dazz's Jaz and out of CC Belinda Mirage C20 ET. Another of the top Fall heifers to sell. This is a

fancy youngster out of a leading cow family at Double C. She will make a top show heifer. Consigned by Double C Farm and purchased by Kayley Edwards of Jefferson, Ga. =

Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 9 bulls ....................$ 35,800..avg. $ 19 open heifers ........$ 59,850..avg. $ 28 Purebred Lots ....$ 95,650 .avg. $ 2 Plus bulls ............$ 16,500..avg. $ 6 Plus open heifers $ 20,050..avg. $ 36 Breeding Lots ....$ 132,200 .avg. $ 6 embryo pkgs........$ 6,600..avg. $ 5 semen pkgs..........$ 4,675..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 143,475

3,978 3,150 3,416 8,250 3,342 3,672 1,100 935

March 21, 2015 Columbus, Ohio Auctioneer: Kevin Wendt Sale Management: Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC

by Darryl Rahn

As usual, a huge crowd gathered for the Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale again this year. This is always one of the largest crowds gathered for a Shorthorn event. A high quality group of Shorthorn cattle drew top interest prior to and during the snappy sale. Bidding was brisk throughout the sale in the seats as well as on the internet. This activity led to a good sale with consistent prices from start to finish.

The high selling Lot 14 bull was believed to be the top selling bull in the history of the Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale. $13,500 - Lot 14 - ShorthornPlus Bull - TRNR Advance 284 ET - A red, polled, April 10, 2014 son of TEGM Red Advantage 100T (3/4) and out of Jake's Sierra 2115. This was the

Champion ShorthornPlus bull and one of the most popular bulls in the barn.

Big topped and stout boned, this youngster has the muscle pattern to be a top sire. His dam, Sierra, is one of the great females in the breed today. His balanced EPD numbers are an added plus. Consigned by Turner Shorthorns and purchased by Cyclone Trace Cattle Co., of Clarion, Iowa. $6,500 - Lot 42 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - WRKL Louise - A black, polled, May 11, 2014 daughter of Ready 2 Rumble and out of AAA Louise 802. This great young lady caught your eye from every angle. The Champion ShorthornPlus Female, she has the style, balance and muscle pattern to a consistent winner. After her show career, she will be a great donor female. Consigned by Wolfridge and purchased by Machkenzie Shuey of Springfield, Ohio. $5,900 - Lot 24 - Open Heifer TRNR Golden Chain 114 - A red, polled, March 10, 2014 daughter of MAV Bellringer 804U (7/8) and out of JSF/RB Golden Chain 15U. The Champion Purebred Heifer in the sale show, this one had a lot of friends in the barn and during the sale. She is huge ribbed with the style and balance to make her a top addition to any program. Consigned by Turner Shorthorns and purchased by Ally Knore of Paris, Ky. $5,500 - Lot 5 - Bull - PVF Gold Leader 15B - A roan, polled, March 5,

2014 son of FSF Jazz Leader 918 ET and out of Stout Gold Stylist 307. This is a top young sire from the high quality set of bulls from PVF. He has great structure with top quality feet and legs. His EPD numbers equate to calving ease and then great performance. Consigned by Paint Valley Farms and purchased by Jeff Cooksey Farms of Roggen, Co. $5,500 - Lot 6 - Bull - PVF Odyssey 21B - A roan, polled, March 12, 2014 son of FSF Jazz Leader 918 ET and out of KL Melita Rosewood 149. Another of the top quality bulls offered from PVF. This one is long bodied and has the easy fleshing look that all admire.

His EPD numbers also give the promise of calving ease as well as superior performance numbers.

Consigned by Paint Valley Farms and purchased by Warne Farms of Bellfontaine, Ohio. $5,000 - Lot 40 - ShorthornPlus Open Heifer - Shoufler Jesse Girl 403 A black, polled, March 3, 2014 daughter of Haun Jesse James and out of SULL Lady's Fool 0392. The Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Female, this great prospect along with the Lot 42 heifer were two of the finest Plus heifers to sell anywhere this past sale season. She is extremely well made with the show ring look that will get her noticed anywhere in the land.

Consigned by Shoufler Shorthorns and purchased by Desirae Logsdon of Amanda, Ohio. =

Lone Star Edition XXI Shorthorn Sale Sale Summary 4 bulls ....................$ 32,050..avg. $ 18 cow/calf pairs ......$ 169,650..avg. $ 18 bred females ........$ 86,050..avg. $ 48 open heifers ........$ 392,250..avg. $ 88 Purebred Lots ....$ 680,000 .avg. $ 5 Plus open heifers $ 29,750..avg. $ 93 Breeding Lots ....$ 709,750 .avg. $ 7 embryo pkgs........$ 16,800..avg. $ 2 plus embryo pkgs $ 4,000..avg. $ 8 semen pkgs..........$ 11,320..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 741,870 March 29, 2015 Van Alstyne, Texas Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Management: Cagwin Cattle Services, LLC

by Darryl Rahn

8,013 9,425 4,781 8,172 7,727 5,950 7,632 2,400 2,000 1,415

Exceptional!! It just keeps getting better. Each year, the Lone Star Shorthorn Sale has taken a step up in the quality of the offering as well as the sale averages. This year was exceptionally deep in the quality of the animals in the sale. From the youngest heifer to the oldest female, the cattle were in great shape and their quality was evident as interested buyers made several visits to the sale pens to try to arrange their picks prior to the sale.

The abundance of top quality show heifer calf prospects was amazing. Each group made you study to pick your favorite. The deep quality was on display when the auction started with a

standing room only crowd around the sale ring. Bidding was extremely active and the sale moved quickly as buyers were not shy about bidding on their choices. Congratulations to Bill and Becky and Sarge for being very helpful to buyers and presenting another great Lone Star event. $32,000 - Lot 36 - Cow/Calf Pair SULL Mona Lisa Angel ET - A roan, horned, 2010 daughter of WHR Sonny 8114 ET and out of K-Kim Mona Lisa 35L ET selling bred to NBS Low Rider 42W for a Fall 2015 calf. At her side was a roan, polled September 12, 2014 heifer calf sired by LPA Gold Rush.

This is a great cow from any angle.

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Length, depth and a feminine front to go with that donor cow look. Sonny and the Mona Lisa line at its finest. Her calf at side is a great show prospect. She has the same look as her mother so you know this will be a great one in the future. The cow was purchased by Holcomb & Chumbley of Tyler, Texas and the calf was purchased by Colton Lott of Hattiesburg, Miss. $27,000 - Lot 1A - Open Heifer WHR SRVM Cecilia 4910 ET - A red, horned, September 3, 2014 daughter of DF Waco 6W ET and out of WHR GN Cecilia 8118 ET. There is always a reason that an animal gets to be Lot 1 in a sale catalog. Only one look at this fancy young heifer and you understood why she led off this catalog. This heifer has a beautiful pattern to go with the length and volume that will make her one to contend with. Her dam is one of the leading donor females at WHR so you know this one will be extremely good for many years. Purchased by Hawes Cattle Co., of Crandell, Texas. $25,000 - Lot 5B - Open Heifer WHR LS Demi 4N10 ET - A roan,

polled, November 10, 2014 daughter of DF Waco 6W ET and out of WHR LS Demi 8931 ET. One of the youngest heifers in the sale but also one of the best. This is another of the top Waco show prospects to sell in this sale and she has the added feature in being out of one of the leading cow families in the breed over the past several years.

She will do nothing but get better and better. Purchased by John and Barbara Russell of Caldwell, Texas. $21,000 - Lot 41 - WHR HCAT Nella Sox 4904 ET - A roan, polled, September 20, 2014 daughter of WHR Ft. Worth 8N26 and out of WHR BLB Nella 6947 ET. The last few years, Ft. Worth 8N26 has sired some exceptional young females for this sale.

This may be the best one yet. This heifer is great over her loin and carries down into a very impressive rear quarter. She has the rib capacity to be really good. She also has a very attractive front end. Purchased by Payton Schertz of Denton, Texas,. $20 500 - Lot 24 - WHR RHS AUG Pride 2144 ET - A roan, polled,

February 14, 2014 daughter of HD Bloodstone 603 ET and out of WHR RT Augusta Pride 8107 ET. This was the choice of many from the outstanding group of yearling show heifers in this sale. The Bloodstone cattle have done extremely well in the show ring for years and this young lady will be one to carry on that tradition.

Add to that, the Augusta Pride female line and you have great female for years to come. Purchased by Dickson Cattle Co of Edison, Ohio. $17,500 - Lot 32A - WHR Montana Matron 4906 ET - A roan, polled, September 2, 2014 daughter of HD Bloodstone 603 ET and out of CF Miss Montana 667 SNX ET. There were three full sisters in this pen and it took more than one pass to sort them out.

This fancy young heifer rose to the top for many who studied them. She has a great muscle structure as well as the rib shape and bone to make her one to contend with anywhere. Her dam is another of the leading donor females at WHR. Purchased by Hannah Smith of Sherman, Texas. =

Springlake Farms & Friends “Stars In The Southern Sky� Sale Sale Summary 4 bulls ....................$ 12,800..avg. $ 18 cow/calf pairs ......$ 87,750..avg. $ 12 bred females ........$ 38,400..avg. $ 9 bred heifers ........$ 31,400..avg. $ 9 open heifers ........$ 40,550..avg. $ 52 Breeding Lots ....$ 210,900 .avg. $ 1 pregnancy............$ 5,500..avg. $ 4 embryo pkgs........$ 6,525..avg. $ 9 semen pkgs..........$ 5,735..avg. $ 3 steers ..................$ 3,425..avg. $ Sale Gross ..........$ 232,085

3,200 4,875 3,200 3,489 4,506 4,056 5,500 1,631 637 1,142

April 18, 2015 Springlake Farms Sale Facility, Portland, Tenn.

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks Sale Management: Springlake Farms

by Darryl Rahn

A large crowd was welcomed by a sunny day at the impressive new sale facility at Springlake Farms. The prospective buyers spent most of the morning walking the display pens to make their choices from the outstanding sale offering. On display was an outstanding group of bred females and cow/calf pairs that were a feature of this sale. Also on display was an top quality group of show heifers prospects. Also there was a select group of bulls on offer. The auction in the brand new auction arena was active

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from start to finish with cattle being sent to many states as well as Canada.

Congratulations to Springlake Farms and the other consignors for a great presentation. Good cattle and great hospitality made for a great day. $13,750 - Lot 47 - Open Heifer SMFC Cumberland ET - A roan, polled, March 1, 2015 daughter of DF Cloud 9 and out of CF Cumberland BS 7112 X ET. What a great young female to top this sale. She has already been a Champion in the show ring and will be again later this year. She is super correct with the bone and hair the showmen want. She has tremendous volume to go with a super muscle pattern. This is a winner. Offered by Smokey Mountain Farm and purchased

by Samantha Roberts of Athens, Tenn. $8,750 - Lot 35 - Cow/Calf Pair SULL Myrtle Bo 1033 ET - A roan, horned, 2011 daughter of SULL GNCC Grey Goose ET and out of SULL Myrtle Bo 46P 1 selling with a white, March 14, 2015 bull calf at side sired by Primetime Paymaster. This is a great mother cow. Big ribbed, thick topped with a clean front that make her great to look at. A bonus is the fancy young bull calf at her side. Offered by Respite Farm and purchased by

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Springlake Farms of Portland, Tenn. $6,300 - Lot 2 - Cow/Calf Pair - CF Ruby's Venture 221 PM - A roan, polled, 2012 daughter of KL Prime Time Paymaster and out of SULL Ruby's Venture ET selling with a roan, polled, October 10, 2014 heifer calf at side sired by SULL Looker 2013 ET. This was a great pair of females. A tremendous mother cow with the volume and structure to be a good one for a long time. Her heifer calf is a true show prospect in the making. Offered

by Springlake Farms, the cow was purchased by Windy Lane Shorthorns of Bethany, Ill., and the calf was purchased by Little Cedar Cattle Company of Beaverton, Mich. $6,000 - Lot 46 - Cow/Calf Pair Double C Dolly C13 ET - A r/w, polled, 2013 daughter of SULL Red Reward 9321 (7/8) and out of SULL Dolly 8144 ET with a rwm, polled, March 3, 2015 heifer calf at side sired

by JSF Gauge 137W. This pair caught everyone's eye. A super young two-yearold female with a fancy young heifer calf at side. They both will be great additions to their new program.

Offered by Double C Farms and purchased by Jimmy Parnell of Stanton, Alabama. $6,000 - Lot 51 - Bull - LSF RobJoy

Easy Rider - A red, polled, July 14, 2014 son of NBS Low Rider 42W ET and out of Waukaru Red Nan 5011.

This young stud has a world of potential. Sired by the popular Low Rider, this calf has the pattern and muscle structure to be a leading sire in the future. He could stand some competition in the show ring and then be a leading herd sire. Offered by Leemon Stock Farm and RobJoy Shorthorns and purchased by Venture Show Cattle of Gamaliel, Ky. $5,900 - Lot 9 - Open Heifer Martindell Covergirl 485 - A roan,

polled, September 6, 2014 daughter of HD Swagger 802 ET and out of Martindell Covergirl 153. This is a super fancy show heifer prospect that has the style and balance to be very competitive in the show ring. The Swagger cattle are among the top show cattle in the breed today and this young lady fits the bill. Offered by Martindell Farm and purchased by Emily Johnson of Loudon, Tenn. $5,500 - Lot 1 - Cow/Calf Pair SULL Sable's Crush ET - A roan, polled, 2010 daughter of SULL GNCC Asset ET and out of Milestone Sable 01

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selling with a red, polled, September 7, 2014 heifer calf at side sired by SULL Looker 2013 ET. This was an extremely popular pair of cattle. A top cow selling bred to SULL Looker 2013 for a Fall 2015 calf that goes back to the great Sable 01 and a truly fancy show heifer calf prospect at side. A great opportunity here to add leading genetics to a program. Offered by Springlake Farms, the cow was purchased by Larry Sherman of Chandler, Okla., and the heifer calf was purchased by Cates Farms of Modoc, Ind. =

March 28, 2015 • Roseville, Illinois Judge: Jon Webster, Runnells, Iowa

Fourth Overall, Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Sheridan Hank.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer Mollie McCuloh.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer Carter Hoge.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Joshua Darbyshire.

Champion Shorthorn Steer Makenna Clifford.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer Abigail Stier.

National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 20-25, 2015 Grand Island, Nebraska WIU Hoof & Horn Club

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ASA Updated Rules & Regulations

Dates for the Impact 2015 Shorthorn Breeder’s Conference and Annual Meeting have been set for December 3-5, 2015 at Harrah’s Casino in Kansas City, Missouri. The annual meeting will be held the evening of December 4, 2015. Mark your calendars for this exciting new event! You won’t want to miss it!

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

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

All A.I. Sires and Donor Dams are required to have all genetic conditions tested (TH, PHA, DS) and DNA genotype (SeekSire) completed before registration of progeny. In the event that the A.I. sire or Donor Dam is not tested, offspring can be tested for missing tests to complete registration.

The American Shorthorn Association is projected to transition to a new registry system in June.

The ASA Board of Directors has ruled that as of June 1, 2015 or at the new registry launch, A.I. Certificates will be optional to register cattle. Owners can determine if their bull will be a certificate or non-certificate bull. The cost of an A.I. Service certificate from ASA will increase from $5 to $20 with the change. Classifying a bull as a non-certificate bull is permanent New Show Rules for 2015-2016 o Cow/Calf Champions will compete against the Grand Champion Heifer for the Supreme Champion Female title at ASA sponsored national, regional, and junior national shows. o Regional Show System is still in place • Two National Shows have been established : NWSS and NAILE • No points will be awarded for either show • Three Tier II National Shows have been established; points will count towards exhibitor’s cumulative regional points • Keystone, Pennsylvania • American Royal, Missouri • Fort Worth Stock Show, Texas • Super-Regional Shows accumulate points in respective region • Regional Show Bull & Heifer awards will be given • Must exhibit at 2 regional point shows to receive points • P.A.C.E. Show System, P.A.C.E. point credits, and All-American Awards no longer exist. o Check-In Policies • Exhibitors will be responsible for providing registration number and birthdate of entries • All Champions, Reserve Champions, Supreme Champion, Division, and Reserve Division Champions will have DNA collected to enhance the integrity of the breed.

• Heifers 20 months of age and older, without calf at side, will have a blood sample collected to verify pregnancy • All entries at the Jr. National, Louisville, and Denver will be weighed All performance data must be submitted to the office before May 31, 2015 to be included in the Fall 2015 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation.

All ShorthornPlus animals must be registered prior to May 31, 2015 to receive Fall 2015 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation EPD’s When sending semen samples to the ASA office for genetic testing, please enclose the sample in cardboard packaging or place the straw in an ink pen to protect your sample during shipping.

Be sure to take time to review the sponsorship opportunities available for the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference on page 32-33.

Please reference page 26 for new election process for ASA Board of Directors.

Board of Director Candidate Nominating Committee members are as follows: Frank Stoltzfus, Chair Nathan Studer Cory Bollum Ricky Guidry Steven Crow

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✴ JSF BROKER 157Z x Leveldale Righteous 084 ET X KL Queen of Beauty 152ND

✴A&T Captain Obvious 606S x GFS Red Cloud X DRC 244MU

✴ Diamond Prophecy 21P RB Red Eagle Y2K X Kalika Baroness 28K

✴A&T Renegade *x Eionmor Mrquix x Byland Mission

Doc Clark x ✴Lakeside A&T Captain Obvious 606S X

R-C WG Damn Proud *x - THC

SS What’s Up 003 ET *x

FSF Assassin 74Z ET *

Jake’s Proud Jazz X WG RC Golden

SS Fizz 745 X SS Revival

SULL GNCC Asset ET X BFSF Valley Rose 2149

Lucky Spgs Casino 39P 58S *x KMS Canasta 8114 39P X KMS Trixie 17L 9N

FSF Bearcat 37Z ET *x Jake’s Proud Jazz X FSF Valley Rose

✴Saskvalley Yesterday Saskvalley Wholesale x Saskvalley Navajo

✴CF Starz X *x CF Twilight X CF Special Charm 962 SON

Master Prince *x ✴ BFS Jake's Prince of Jazz x KL Prime Time Paymaster

Alta Cedar Perfect Storm 11U x

SULL-GNCC Final Solution *x

Atla Cedar Prairie Storm X Cedar Silver Maisie

CF Solution X CF Trump

Hot Commodity ET *x ✴K-KIM Allure 124 M ET X K-KIM Meg 270N ET

FSF Starburst 058 * FSF Stardust X Jeke’s Sierra 211S

MAV Bayou 136Y *x

CF Focus *x

GFS CREOLE 9590 MAV FELECIA 721T

Hot Commodity x CF Lucky Charm

HC FL Touchdown *x K-Kim Last Call X Bar P Louisa 33F

Cannondale Scotch

✴ SS Rock On 812 * Jake’s Proud Jazz X SS Augusta Pride 617

✴Creekside Amp 32W x Alta Cedar Signature X Banner Julia Ann 34J

✴ JDMC Remedy 34X Saskvalley Bonanza X S Miss Gus

✴ MAV Bellringer *x

✴Alta Cedar Code Red x

GFS Creole 9590 X MAV Belara 649S

Alta Cedar Code-Red 24S X Lassie 16T

Hub's BM C Dolly 0404

SULL Muscle Man x K-Kim Okeene

TURNERCRCLH DECEPTION 2 ET *x ✴SULL Red Reward x K-KIM Meg 270N ET

SULL Achiever 8129 ET *

MSC Sarge *x

Shady Lane Rockstar 9X *x

CF Solution X K-Kim Mona Lisa 34P

Captain Obvious x Sonny.

HC Timeline 17T ET X HC Melba Niam 8T

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✴- Calving Ease HD Swagger 802 ET *x

Majestic Visa’s Tucker 4T x

WHR RT Augusta Sunrise X HD Reflection

Prospect Hill Visa’s Mirage 9M X Janell’s Janice 20M

✴SULL Payday 1507 ET *x KL Prime Time Paymaster X SULL Red Princess 9228

KFSC Ryback *x SS What’s Up x Final Solution

=Sales Calendar May 9 - Carolina’s Full House, Multi-Breed Sale, Clemson, SC.

Oct. 16 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Company, “Shorthorns UpFront” Sale, Clarion, Iowa.

Sept. 5 - Cates Farms and Friends “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Oct. 17 - Keystone Autumn Klassic 35th Edition, Waynesburg, Pa.

Sept. 12 - Waukaru “Cow Power” Production Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Oct. 17 - Studer Family Shorthorns “Family Legacies” Production Sale, Creston, Iowa.

Sept. 19 - Leveldale Farms Production Sale, Mason City, Ill. Sept. 19-20 - Johnson Shorthorns “4th Annual Private Treaty Sale” Niantic, Ill. Sept. 20 - Cagwin Farms Production Sale, Philadelphia, Ill. Sept. 26 - Great Shorthorn Revival, Beaverton, Mich.

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Oct. 18 - Sullivan Farms “Maternal Legends” Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

September 19 - Leveldale Farms Production Sale, Mason City, Ill.

Oct. 25 - Illinois Best of the Midwest Sale, Macomb, Ill.

September 20 - Cagwin Farms Production Sale, Philadelphia, Ill.

Sept. 26 - Missouri State Shorthorn Sale, Sho-Me Shorthorn Farm, Columbia, Mo. Sept. 27 - Eyes on the Midwest Shorthorn Sale, Newman, Ill.

Nov. 1 - Schrag Shorthorns “Family Event” Sale, Marion, SD.

Oct. 3 - Supanchick Shorthorns & Warner Shorthorns “Fall Harvest” Production Sale, Grand Island, Neb.

Nov. 14 - Donors On Ice, Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 4 - Hill Haven’s “Semi-Annual Fall Selection Sale”, Duntroon, Ont., Canada Oct. 10 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Great Females Make a Difference” Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

September 5 - Cates Farms and Friends “Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Oct. 24 - Double J & Crow Creek “Shorthorn 500” Production Sale, Marietta, Okla.

Oct. 31 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm “Durham Nation” Production Sale, Kathryn, ND.

Oct. 4 - KOLT Cattle Company “Simple Choices” Production Sale, Seward, Neb.

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

October 4 - KOLT Cattle Company “Simple Choices” Production Sale, Seward, Neb.

Nov. 15 - North American Heifer Calf Futurity, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 15 - Greenhorn Cattle Company “Where Future Generations Are Created” Sale, Louisville, Ky. Nov. 24 - Shadybrook Shorthorns On-Line Sale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada Dec. 13 - Gana Farms “Foundation Female” Sale, Martell, Neb.

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October 16 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Company, “Shorthorns UpFront” Sale, Clarion, Iowa.

October 18 - Sullivan Farms “Maternal Legends” Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

October 25 - Illinois Best of the Midwest Sale, Macomb, Ill. November 15 - North American Heifer Calf Futurity, Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 11 - Rod Shorthorns, Waymar Shorthorns, & Kohlstaedt Farms “Swing The Gate” Production Sale, Dixon, Ill. Oct. 14-15 - Hahn Family Shorthorns, Practical and Profitable Online Bred Female Sale.

=Coming Events June 20-25 - National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference, Grand Island, Neb. Auction Sales • Private Treaty • Semen • Embryos

Dec. 3-5 - Impact 2015, Kansas City, Mo. April 2-14, 2016 - World Shorthorn Conference Uruguay.

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=Ad Index AAA Shorthorns ....................................41 Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. ..........40 AMS Shorthorns ....................................41 Bartels Bros ............................................41 Bennett Land & Cattle ..........................41 Berg Shorthorns ....................................41 Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns ........................41 Bert Moore ............................................45 Bigelow Farms........................................41 Bo’s Shorthorns ......................................41 Bowman Superior Genetics ....................41 Brindle Path Ranch ................................41 Broken Road Cattle Company ..............41 Brooks, Bruce ........................................40 Bye Well Shorthorns ..............................41 Byland Polled Shorthorns ......................41 Cates Farms ..................................IBC, 41 Cattle Visions ..................................45, 47 Crawfdown Farms..................................41 Cross Country Shorthorns ....................41 Cyclone Trace Cattle Co.........................41 Dav Mar Way Farms ..............................41 Diamond M Shorthorns ........................42 DJS Shorthorns......................................42 Double C Shorthorns ............................42 DTR Cattle Co......................................42 Duis Farms ............................................42 Ea Ra Ba H Farm ..................................42 Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns ......................42 Fischer Cattle Company ........................42 Franz Farms ..........................................42 GJD Cattle Company ............................42 Great American Insurance ......................45 Great Shorthorn Revival ..........................5 Greenhorn Cattle Company, LLC..........42 Haumont Shorthorns ............................42 Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm......................45

Robjoy Shorthorns ................................44 Rockin’ G Land & Cattle ......................44 Rocky Branch Shorthorns ......................44 Rod Shorthorns......................................44 Schrag Shorthorn Farms ....................3, 44 SharBen Shorthorns ..............................44 ShorthornShop ......................................45 Singing H Shorthorns ............................44 Smoky Mountain Farm ..........................44 Sneed, Rob Shorthorns ..........................44 Springlake Farm................................26-27 Stangl Shorthorns ..................................44 State Fair of Texas ..................................33 Steinke Shorthorns ................................44 Stone Springs Shorthorns ......................44 Strode Family Shorhtorns ......................44 Sullivan Farms ......................................BC Sullivan Farms........................................44 Sullivan Supply ..............................7-9, 45 Sutherland Shorthorns ..........................45 Tadmore Farms ......................................13 Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns ....................45 The National CUP Lab ........................45 Top Notch Stock Farm ..........................45 Townview Shorthorns ............................45 Turner Shorthorns..................................25 Tynywtra’s ..............................................45 V8 Shorthorns ......................................45 Vogel Shorthorn Farm............................45 Warner Ranch ........................................45 Waukaru Shorthorns ..............................45 Weaver Leather LLC ..............................19 Wendt, Kevin ........................................40 WHR Shorthorns ..........................IFC, 13 WHR Shorthorns ................................IFC Wilson Livestock Agency ......................45

High Ridge Farm LTD ..........................42 Hill Haven Shorthorns ..........................48 Holcomb Cattle Company ..................IFC Homeplace Farms ..................................42 Hub Ranch Shorthorns ..........................42 Hugh Moore Jr and Sons ......................15 Illinois Breeders Unitd For Impact ....34-35 Inness Shorthorns ..................................42 Iroquoian Shorthorns ............................42 James F. Bessler, Inc. ..............................45 JT Moreland Farms, LLC ......................42 Kearns Farms ........................................43 Kerlee Cattle Co.....................................23 Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm ....................43 Kilgore Shorthorn Farm ........................43 KJG German’s Shorhtorns......................43 Laban Roanoke Farm ............................43 Leveldale Farms......................................43 Little Cedar Cattle Co. ..........................43 Lone Star Shorthorn Sale ......................12 Maple Brook Farms................................43 Masonic Village......................................43 McKee Family Shorthorns......................43 Meadow Lane Farms ..............................43 Meyer Family Shorthorns ......................43 Meyer Farms ..........................................43 Moon Creek Ranch................................43 New River Cattle ..................................43 Norman Farms ................................43, 50 Oler Farm ..............................................43 Petzold Show Cattle ............................IFC Phildon Farms........................................43 RC Show Cattle ....................................44 Richardson Farms Shorthorns ................44 Riggs Farms............................................18 Ripberger Farms ....................................54 RL Cattle Company ..............................44

Consigners

September, 27, 2015 Newman, Illinois

M F

EYER

Greg and Julie 217-822-2506 • www.normanfarms.net

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Fred Ripberger

ED & CONNIE MEYER AND FAMILY

317-694-4273 • frip50@aol.com James Boose, 217-822-2503

765-938-1204 Ed cell: 765-561-1232

shorthorn country = may/june 2015

ARMS

ORDAN cres SHORTHORN AND POLLED SHORTHORN CATTLE

DENNIS AND TERRI JORDAN 217-784-4854 • CELL: 217-202-2865 email: jordan@prairieinet.net

Scott, Janet, Cody, Wes & Clint Leemon 217-283-7922, home; 217-304-0057, Scott 217-304-3612, Cody; 217-304-1009, Wes