January / February 2014

Friday evening, March 14, 2014

Columbus, Ohio • The Grand Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel Pre-Sale Social & Entertainment 6:30 p.m.

Frozen Gold Sale 7:30 p.m.

Event catalogs available for FREE download after February 20th at www.frozengold.net Make room reservations early by calling 614.885.1885 and asking for the Frozen Gold. Don't delay!

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Contact Us to Schedule Your Herd Preview Today!

Dan and Daniel Sullivan 254/707-0814 Jerry Talsma, 507/820-0869 www.sullivanranch.net

155 HEAD AVERAGED $5,897!

Special Thanks to These Top Buyers: WOEFEL FAMILY - Campbellton, Texas SULLIVAN CATTLE - Dunlap, Iowa MIMMS CATTLE - Hereford, Texas FISHER FARMS - Harrod, Ohio LOECKE CATTLE - Manchester, Iowa

Be Watching For Details on Our Winter Frozen Genetics Sales at sullivanranch.net

Full sister - High seller at Kansas City. $19,500 to Collins Family (IL).

Full Brother - $7000 high-selling steer in Oct. Internet sale to Line Family (IL).

Purple Joe Dirt

58A ET

Purple “JoE DIRT” 58A ET (P43416538) Sire: THM Durango 4037 | Dam: Purple Dirty Diana 18V (maternal sister to Milsap)

Full sister -$ 22,000 (half interest) female in Oct sale to Jones Show Cattle (OH).

Breeders from all facets stopped at Louisville to appreciate his sheer quality. Whatever the goal of your program or the color of their hides.... Simplify! Just throw some “Dirt” on ‘em!

Owned with RGR Cattle, Carlinville, IL. See him on the Hill in Denver.

Purple “REuBEn JAMES” 40A ET (43406996) Sire: TH 89T 743 untapped 425X ET Dam: Purple RRo Ruby 41X ET

Purple Reuben James

40A ET

Denver 2013 will be the showring Debut of “Reuben James”. He has quite a Legacy to live up to. His syndicated sire was the Canadian national Champion. His dam (pictured)was a KC, Denver, and Fort Worth national Champion two years ago. Her dam (Purple Clover 25T)won the jr national in 2008.

Her Granddam (Purple Stella 4L ET)was Denver Reserve national Champion polled Female in 2002.

Calving ease with power and look built in.

Dam: Multi-time National Champion and Show heifer of the year.

www.purplereigncattle.com

Randy & Jamie mullinix 309-995-3013 • 309-853-6565 • 309-853-7674 997 Twp Rd 150 East, Toulon, IL 61483 • purplereign76@gmail.com

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Volume 17 • Issue 1 January/February 2014

AJCA ...............................................................152-154 American Royal ...............................................103-110 Arkansas State Fair .........................................216-221 Badger Kick-Off Classic .................................. 92-96 Business Minded ................................................81-82 Coming Events.......................................................197 Cow Palace ..................................................... 164-165 Georgia National Fair .................................... 166-170 Heart Of It All .................................................156-163 Hoosier Beef Congress ................................... 111-116 Index Of Advertisers ............................................250 Louisiana State Fair........................................... 68-69 MCCA ....................................................................155 Michigan Winter Classic ................................. 97-102 Midwest CC Association ......................................185 Miner County Feeder Calf Show..................... 73-76 Minnesota Beef Expo ........................................70-72

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• Reserve Grand Champion Female, 2013 NAILE Junior Show • Reserve Grand Champion Female, 2013 NAILE Open Show OTHER WINNINGS >>> • Grand Champion Female, 2013 American Royal Open Show • Division Champion, 2013 National Junior Shorthorn Show • Early Spring Heifer Calf Champion, 2012 NAILE & 2013 NWSS

BCL Probability 19A

• Reserve Grand Champion Bull, 2013 American Royal • Division Champion, 2013 NAILE

Watch for upcoming photos on our 2014 RANCH READY On-Line Bull Sale,

Sunday February 9th on www. showstock.com 12 January/February 2014 • theshowcircuit.com

Nate, Lynn, Carly & Mike Kolterman 402.641.0146, Seward, NE www.koltcattle.com nkoltr@gmail.com

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The Missie Family has consistently been one of the most proven producers of champions & sale toppers at PVF including most recently a $37,000 feature of the 2013 PVF Spring Production Sale. The dam of PVF Missie 2018 is a maternal sister to the dam of the Genex, Express & PVF sire PVF Insight 0129.

PVF Missie 2018

2013 NAILE Grand Champion Junior Show Angus Female Registration #AAA 17363940 Selling 50% embryo interest with the option to double the bid and own 100% interest and full possession.

January 17th, 2014 • Denver, Colorado Renaissance Hotel • Quebec St. • 7:30pm www.christycollins.com for catalog Also selling full sib embryos to PVF Missie 2018!

It is rare that an opportunity arises to purchase a female that has recently won one of the biggest shows of the year.

When opportunities such as this arise, don’t wait, buy with confidence!

Gridley, Illinois ALAN & THERESA MILLER: 217.840.6935 pvfangus@gmail.com BRANDON & CATHY JONES: 309.370.1081 Clayton Miller: 765.481.5496 Brett Kneeskern: 419.618.8892 www.pvfangus.com

PVF

Spring

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Friday, April 4th, 2014 • At The Farm

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2013 LOUISVILLE RESULTS ... 21 Class Winners; 11 Division & Reserve Division Champions & 1 Reserve Grand Champion

Next Opportunities to purchase CF Genetics ...

CF CAROLINE 325 Supreme Champion Female, ’13 Hoosier Beef Congress Congratulations to Alison Nichols

January 17, 2014

Embryos on Snow, Denver, Colorado Selling 3 Margie X Solution embryos.

The first & ONLY to ever sell!!

January 19, 2014

The Summit Sale, Denver, Colorado Selling 3 Cumberland 4124 X Bloodstone & 3 Cumberland 4124 Solution sell!!

CF CUMBERLAND 334 Reserve Supreme Champion Female, ’13 Hoosier Beef Congress Congratulations to Adrianne Trennepohl

March 13 & 14, 2014

CF CAROLINE 210 Supreme Champion Female, ’13 Keystone Autumn Classic Congratulations to Clayton Boyert

On-Line at www.showstock.com Selling 10 select Summer & Fall Born Open Heifers and 50 Embryos.

Other CF Keystone wins ... Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer and Reserve Supreme Champion Bull.

CF BLACK MATTIS 348 R.R. 1, Box 358, Modoc, IN 47358 Brian: 765.853.5255 or cell: 765.969.0373 Randy: 765.853.5819 Tyler: 765.576.0035 • Cortney: 410.707.0267 Jae VanHorn: 317.412.3298 • Oakley Swiecichowski

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Reserve Overall Champion Female, Ring A & Third Overall Champion Female, Ring B, ’13 Heart Of It all Congratulations to Chloe Martin Other CF wins ... Champion Shorthorn Heifer, shown by Clayton Boyert & Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, shown by Emily Dahse.

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T100 A half Charolias Madrid daughter who was a decorated Champion and is a proven Donor. Safe to Man Among Boys plus two embryo packages.

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Saturday, January 18th, 2013 During the National Western - In the Yards - 5:00 p.m.

From theCountry’s Top Producers,

28R An awesome Irish Whiskey from the Donor Pen. Safe to Believe In Me… The SKY IS THE LIMIT HERE!!.

forClubCalf & Maternal Genetics!

Bred Heifers • Herd BUiLdiNG YOUNG COWs • dONOr PrOsPeCTs • sPeCiAL A.i. & Herd sire PrOsPeCTs • seLLiNG OVer 100 HeAd

MANY LEADING DONOR PROSPECTS SELL: More than ever this sale is packed with featured individuals and donor dam material. Several cows sell AI guaranteed to Monopoly and many leading bred heifers have been selected right off the top of these successful herds. Several elite Charolais and Charolais cross females to be featured!

8080 A Massive Draft Pick Granddaughter that’s as stout as you can make them. A REAL POWER COW!

THIS YEAR’S SALE WILL FEATuRE A POWERFuL SET OF GENETICS FROM SOME OF THE LEADING OPERATIONS IN THE COuNTRY THE OFFERING WILL INCLuDE THE TOP CuTS FROM DuELLO AND BAuMAN, PLuS THE BEST, FROM BLACKFORD, LEO & BRIGHT, AND ROB MILLER. THESE FEMALES HAvE BEEN CAREFuLLY SELECTED TO MAKE THIS SALE ONE OF THE MOST POWERFuL & DIvERSE SETS OF CLuB CALF

32Z A Foundation x Meyer from the Elite bred heifers at B3. Maternal sister to $13,500, high selling bred in 2012 Sale

PRODuCING GENETICS TO SELL AT AuCTION. YOu’RE GOING TO BE IMPRESSED!

An Incredible Monopoly Son out of Bauman’s Josie who was Denver and Jr. National Champion Charolias that raised the 2012 Jr. National Champion Female. Proven Genetics!!

Monopoly x Alias (7522). Here is a big time Promotional Bull!! A truly unique combination of Power, Balance, Structure and Quality…

OuT OF A POWER COW.

Troubadour x Alias (7522). This Silver Baldy is simply breath taking. With Troubadour Semen in short supply this might be THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME!!!

2051 The first of several outstanding Poison Arrow daughters selling. Out of a Steal Force x Chill Factor dam. Safe to I 80

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2064 The first of a dozen Troubadour Daughters Selling. They are bred to I 80 and Total Solution 2. Quality is deep !!!

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JAN 4 ....................Dieckmann and Moore Online Bred Heifer Sale

FEB 18......Bushy Park Farm Online Performance Simm Bull Sale

JAN 7 ...Roecker Cattle Co. Online Bred Female & Fall Born Sale

FEB 24 ...........................................................Goddard Online Bull Sale

JAN 8 ..........Gerstner Farms Online Summer Born Club Calf Sale

FEB 25 ....Bushy Park Farm Online Club Calf Influenced Bull Sale

JAN 20 ................... Vickland Show Cattle Fall Born Club Calf Sale

FEB 26 ..............Aubrey’s Cattle Co. Online ‘Blaze’ Family Offering

JAN 26.....................McConahay Cattle Co. Goodfellas Online Sale JAN 27...............Delong Cattle Co. Online Bred Heifer & Cow Sale JAN 27.........................................................Top Ten List JEK Cattle Co. JAN 28.....Cardinal Cattle Co. Diamonds in the Mine Online Sale JAN 28......................................... Huston Cattle Co. Online Bull Sale JAN 29..................................Vickland Show Cattle Online Bull Sale FEB 2......................Adam White Cattle Company Online Bull Sale FEB 2.................................................................. Beasty Boys Bulls Sale

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FEB 26 ...............Elliott Cattle Company 3rd Annual Fall Born Sale MAR 2...................................Goff Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale MAR 19.....Bonnell & Vansickle Cattle Co. Donor Eggstravaganza MAR 20 .Tree Lane Farms Late Summer & Fall Born Online Sale MAR 25 .... Schaeffer & Tice Egg Hunt Online Embryo Sale Vol. 3 SEP 7.....................Knudson Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale SEP 7...........................................Lay Farms Show Calves Online Sale

FEB 2............................................3BC Shorthorn Farms Online Sale

SEP 10 ............................................................Wolfe Farms Online Sale

FEB 11 .... Bushy Park Farm Online Performance Maine Bull Sale

SEP 17...........................................Olson Ranch Online Club Calf Sale

FEB 12......................................................................High Proof Bull Sale

SEP 21..................................................Miller Show Cattle Online Sale

FEB 14.............................................. Dykes Charolais Online Bull Sale

OCT 29..............................................Hueber Show Cattle Online Sale

Interested In havIng an onlIne sale?

Go with the experienced and trusted source, Caldwell-Willoughby Sales (CW Cattle Sales.)

For More InForMatIon ContaCt Todd Caldwell: 309.253.5729 todd@cwcattlesales.com | dan willoughby: 317.340.6392 dan_willoughby@msn.com Field Staff: bReTT bowMan: 937.564.8163 & SCoTT CaMPbell: 309.337.0662

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Sharing the Passion!

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We understand the passion show families pass on from generation to generation. For 75 years, we have shared that same passion through our commitment in providing lightweight aluminum trailers with stylish design, strong construction and solid resale value.

RUFF NECK is our most rugged design for commercial haulers. Add options (shown here with FINAL DRIVE package, aluminum wheels, plexiglass and spare) to make it ideal for show enthusiasts.

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Call Eby today for more information or to find a dealer near you.

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Reserve Grand Champion Steer, 2013 NAILE, Baylor Bonham

We feel there is no other feed that gives you the bloom and finish your cattle need in order to compete at the highest level then Sunglo®; it has been proven here at Bonham Show Cattle year after year. The quality of feed with Sunglo® Show Calf Grower and Show Calf Finisher is always consistent.

– Bonham Show Cattle, Newcastle, OK ©2013 Sunglo Feeds. All Rights Reserved.

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Show cattle is my life and that’s why I trust Andis.

Kirk Stierwalt is an accomplished cattle fitter, educator, judge and leader in the show cattle industry. In the past 33 years, he has won numerous awards at national and international shows.

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Champions aren’t bred and born overnight. They’re nurtured and refined over decades. I appreciate what it takes to get there, and I’m patient enough to see it through no matter what. For the same reason, I trust Andis clippers and trimmers. After 90 years in the industry, they know what works, and what I expect when preparing to show a champion, like the AGC Super 2 Speed clipper and blocking blade, as well as the full complement of interchangeable blades. I know cattle, and Andis knows me.

It looks like magic,

but it’s actually the result of research and feed technology at work!

MoorMan’s® ShowTec® Shazam™ (No. 82000AAA6A) provides dietary support with key nutrients known to influence hair growth and integrity.

• Host of beneficial vitamins and complexed (organic) trace minerals that are critical for hair growth and maintenance • Cell-Rate® provides source of nucleotides that may help fuel natural metabolic processes, including hair growth and repair • A free-choice supplement built on the rock solid foundation of MoorMan’s Minerals dating back to the late 1800s • Innovative 25-lb QuadBLOCK® design for easy splitting into four quarters for individual feeding

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LIVESTOCK SUPPLEMENT & CONDITIONER The easy supplement for show-stopping results.

Blue ribbons aren’t easy to come by – but fortunately, premium nutrition can be simple. By feeding your animal just a few ounces of ShowBloom a day, you give them essential protein, vitamins and minerals. The all-natural brewer’s yeast formula is palatable and increases digestibility and feed efficiency to create a shiny coat, clear eyes and improved muscling and hoof quality. Those are results that you – and the judges – can appreciate.

To learn more about why ShowBloom works, scan the QR code!

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Denver!

0641 Embryos on Snow: selling sexed Firewater heifer embryos, Monopoly embryos, and selling a full sib heifer pregnancy. Heifer pregnancy sells on the 35th Charolais National Sale.

Sydney 0641 x Firewater daughter. Selling Embryos out of Monopoly and Wrangler on Embryos on Snow.

Expecting A Dream

Glitter Selling embryos out of Broker and Silveiras Style on the Sim Magic on Ice.

Embryos On Snow

Selling 1/2 embryo interest on the “The One” Simmental Sale. Dam of the exciting young sire, Hammer!

........................ Friday, January 17

SimMagic On Ice

........................ Saturday, January 18

Charolais National Sale

........................ Sunday, January 19

“The One” Simmental Sale

........................ Monday, January 20

Leslie Polzin, Owner: 320-282-2497 Contact us for donor flushing and boarding

Chris, Leslie, Brooke, Desirae, & Colton Polzin Home: 320-693-2846 • Chris: 612-916-0105 www.polzincattle.com

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As much as:

$2.35/Day

Livestock

$1.17/Day

78¢/Day

ACES WILD RANCH 2nd Annual Online Bull and Genetic Sale

Hosted by Breedersworld.com :: Bids Close 7 pm CST

Selling 2 Full Brothers to “Hammer” the $200,000 for 1/3 Interest Bull at Hartman’s 2013 Sale

February 18th, 2014

Selling the Best in Charolais, Hereford, and SimAngus Genetics

Selling 2 Full Brothers to TF Cyrus 225ET

Selling an outstanding Firestorm son

Where Champions are Made

Jed and Katie Watje 604 Fletcher Road, Weatherford, Texas

Jed 817.600.1082 Katie 817.600.1051

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In stock trailers only, while supplies last!

2013 TiTan claSSic STock Gn 20’ box, 6’ 8” wide, 6’ 6” tall. Spare tire, 1 center gate, rear gate with half slider, 4’ tread rubber at rear, escape gate on drivers side, sliding vents under nose. $10,193.00

wiTh oUR 5% REbaTE!

2013 TiTan claSSic STock Gn 20’ box, 6’ 8” wide, 6’ 6” tall. Spare tire, 1 center gate, rear gate with half slider, 4’ tread rubber at rear, escape gate on drivers side, sliding vents under nose. $10,193.00 All Fees Included! 5% Rebate included.

All Fees Included! 5% Rebate included.

2013 TiTan STock Gn 6’ 8” wide, 24’ box, 6’ 6” tall. Slope nose, outside stakes, escape door, sliding vents under nose, 2 dome lights, 4’ tread rubber at rear, spare tire. $10,474.00

2013 TiTan STock Gn 6’ 8” wide, 24’ box, 6’ 6” tall. Slope nose, outside stakes, escape door, sliding vents under nose, 2 dome lights, 4’ tread rubber at rear, spare tire. $10,474.00 All Fees Included! 5% Rebate included.

All Fees Included! 5% Rebate included.

2013 EliTE STock GooSEnEck All Aluminum. 24’ box, 7’ wide, 6’ 6” tall. Spare tire, plexiglass, 2 center gates w/half slider in each, escape gate on street side. $18,634.00 All Fees Included! 5% Rebate included.

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2014 EliTE STock Gn w/SidE Ramp Aluminum. 24’ box, 8’ wide, 6’ 6” tall. Polished slats, polished fenders, polished top & bottom rail, polished drop gussets, black skin on side ramp & sides of gooseneck, stainless steel on nose, 3/4 frameless gate on 8’ slide rail, center gate w/half slide 9’ from rear, rear gate w/half slider, escape gate on driver’s side, calf gate in nose, 6 roof vents, tie rail inside & polished tie rail outside. $27,170.00 All Fees Included! 5% Rebate included.

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March 29

f oo H & n or H

Jackpot Show

Saturday, March 29, 2014 • IBA Points Show $500: Grands •$250: reserve Grands

General Rules

1. Steer and Heifer show is open to anyone.

2. All heifers must have health papers meeting Illinois requirements.

3. Generators are encouraged.

4. Entries accepted at show only.

5. WIU Hoof ‘n’ Horn is not responsible for any accidents or lost/damaged/stolen property.

6. Registration papers are required for all purebred classes.

7. Minimum of 3 head per class.

8. Minimum of 5 head per breed.

9. All calves must be born in 2013.

10. Showmanship: Mini-jackpot with a $5 entry fee. Three age groups, with a Champion and Reserve Champion in each division.

Show Information Where.....................Roseville, IL Fairgrounds Show Time ...............Showmanship at 10:30 Heifers starting at 12:30, followed by steers Check-in: Friday, March 23 .........6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 24 ....6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Entry Fee ......................$35 Steers & Heifers Judge.........................TO BE ANNOUNCED

Classes Angus, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Hereford, Shorthorn, ShorthornPlus, Simmental (Purebred and Percentage), Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, AOB, Crossbred, & Market Heifers

For More Information, Contact:

Mark HogE: 309-255-2735 • kaTIE TUCkEr: 217-737-9596 SaMaNTHa CUNNINgHaM: 979-220-5681 • MILES ToEYNES: 618-420-9413

Directions:

Turn off Route 67 at the first Roseville turnoff. Go straight into Roseville through the stop sign. Turn right (if coming from the south) on Washington Street. The fairgrounds are located directly behind the park. Look for signs along Route 67.

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Bartholomew County Fairgrounds • Columbus, Indiana Fairgrounds are located 2 miles South of the I-65 & Hwy. 46 Exit on Highway 11

RING 1

RING 2

Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 12:00 Noon

Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 12:30 Noon

Grand Steer & Heifer • $600 Reserve Steer & Heifer • $300 3rd Overall Steer & Heifer • $100 Class Winners • $40

Grand Steer & Heifer • $600 Reserve Steer & Heifer • $300 3rd Overall Steer & Heifer • $100 Class Winners • $40

Judge: Mark Hoge - IL

Judge: Wes Richie - IN

Grand Prize donated by Sinnamon Show Supply to winner of both Ring 1 & Ring 2!

• Food Available On The Grounds •

STEER & HEIFER RULES:

1. Heifers must be born after 9-1-2012.

2. Steers must be born after 1-1-2013.

3. Health papers are required (out of State only).

4. Registration papers are required.

5. Registered heifers will show by breed and age.

Crossbred heifers will be shown by weight.

6. Registered steers will show by breed and weight.

Crossbreds will be shown by weight.

7. No twining.

8. A $100 non-refundable fee must accompany a protest of eligibility at least one hour prior to start of show.

ENTRY FEE

$80

• IJBCA Indiana’s Finest Rules •

GENERAL RULES:

SHOWMANSHIP:

1. These are open shows.

2. Generators are encouraged.

3. Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds.

4. Not responsible for accidents.

5. All entry money is nonrefundable.

6. Committee’s decisions are final.

7. Bedding will be provided while available.

10:30 a.m.

Minimum of 5 head per breed & class.

• Cattle may arrive after Noon Friday, March 28, 2014 • Cattle registration & weighing will be conducted as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00 p.m. & Saturday 7:30-10:00 a.m.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

For more information call:

BREEDS TO BE OFFERED:

Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford/Polled Hereford, Maine-Anjou, Maintainer, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, % Simmental, AOB and Crossbred.

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Dave Bonnell - (812) 343-4313 • Albert O’Connor - (812) 343-0134 Sponsored by Bartholomew County 4-H Fair, Inc.

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February 28- March 2 Hutchinson, Kansas — Kansas State Fairgrounds Cattle can be on grounds starting Friday at noon.

General Show Information: • Heifers show Saturday • Steers show Sunday • 2 Rings per day

Cash Prize Payouts:

$500 per ring Champion. All others determined by entries.

Lodging Suggestion:

Block of rooms reserved under “Kickoff Show” at: Ramada Conference Center • 620-669-9311 or Fairfield Inn & Suites • 620-259-8787

Entry Information:

Entry forms are online at www.ksu.edu/kickoff Pre-entries are $35 per head per ring

Mail Entry forMs to: Alpha Gamma Rho Attn: Kickoff Show 1919 Platt Manhattan, KS 66502

For more info, contact:

Brandon Harder: 620-200-0818 or harderbrandon@gmail.com

Also join us Saturday night for Stock Show University!

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All shows are open to all 4-H & FFA members • Check-in & registration Sat., March 1st. $50/hd. entry fee.

ANGUS Show: Fri., 10:00 a.m Sale: Sat., Noon Tim Dievert 859-236-4591

HEREFORD Show: Fri., 1:00 p.m.

Sale: Sat., 12:30 p.m.

Earlene Thomas 859-623-5734

BEEFALO Fri., 2:30 p.m Sat., 11:30 a.m Kyle Skidmore 502-641-7878

RED ANGUS Show: Fri., 10:00 a.m.

Sale: Sat., 10:00 a.m.

Johnnie Cundiff 606-871-7438

CHAROLAIS Sat., 12:00 noon Sat., 4:00 p.m.

Mitchell Management 417-867-5526

RED POLL Fri., 4:00 p.m.

Sat., 9:30 a.m.

Leo Young 502-722-5379

GELBVIEH Fri., 1:00 p.m Sat., 3:30 p.m David Slaughters 270-556-4259

SHORTHORN Sat., 10:00 a.m.

Sat., 1:00 p.m.

Aegerter Mkg. Services 402-641-4696

LIMOUSIN Sat., 10:00 a.m.

Sat., 3:00 p.m.

Keith Kissee 804-353-2220

SIMMENTAL Fri., 4:00 p.m.

Sat., 11:00 a.m.

Doug Parke 859-987-5758

PEN HEIFER SALE Fri., 2:00 p.m.

Sat., 2:00 p.m.

Doug Parke 859-987-5758

TRADE SHOW INFORMATION John McDonald 859-404-1406

Sunday, March 2, 2014 • 8:00 a.M. Open Supreme Champion: $1,000 • Reserve: $700 • 3rd: $500 • 4th: $300 • 5th: $100 Breed Champions and Reserves: $50 & $25, respectively • Banner Additional $3,000 premiums for Red Angus Heifers. See website for details.

Kentucky Supreme Champion: $500 • Reserve: $300 • 3rd-5th: receiving additional prizes Kentucky Breed Champions and Reserves: $50 & $25, respectively • Banner Eligible Breeds: Any breed over ten head will be offered a breed show.

An AOB class will be offered for breeds less than ten head and any heifer with low percentage reg. papers.

No commercial division will be offered. Commercial heifers will show in the Market Heifer Division of the Junior Steer Show.

Heifer Judge: TBA

Sunday, March 2, 2014 • 8:00 a.M.

Both Kentucky & Open Show Offered Kentucky Prospect Steer Premiums Supreme Champion: $500 • Reserve: $300 • 3rd-5th: receiving additional prizes and awards Open Prospect Steer & Market Heifer Premiums* Supreme Champion: $1,000 • Reserve: $700 • 3rd: $500 • 4th: $300 • 5th: $100 Breed Champions and Reserves: $50 & $25, respectively • Banner Steer Judge: TBA

MaJOr SPOnSOrS: Kentucky Farm Bureau • Merial • Pfizer Farm Credit Mid-America • Kentucky Department of Agriculture, James R. Comer, Commissioner

Any registered steer breed with proper papers over 5 head will be offered a breed show.

Market heifer class breaks will be determined by weight.

Market heifers will compete against market steers in the Jackpot Show.

Premiums are subject to change based on number of entries.

For additional rules and information, contact John Chism, Kentucky Department of Agriculture at (502) 564-4983.

Visit these websites for more information: www.kyagr.com or www.kybeefexpo.com

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YOUTH JUDGING CONTEST Saturday, March 1st • 8:00 a.m.

Open to all 4-H & FFA members

MARCH

1ST & 2ND Boone County Fairgrounds • Columbia, MO

NOW OPEN TO ALL STATES!

HEIFER SHOW:

9:00 a.m. on SATURDAY

STEER SHOW:

9:00 a.m. on SUNDAY The 2014 MU Block & Bridle will be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia, Missouri, on March 1 & 2, 2014. Heifer show will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday and steer show will begin at 9:00 am on Sunday.

Heifers must be checked-in and in place by 9:00 pm on Friday February 28. Steer weigh-in are from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday. All steers must be checked-in, weighed, and in place by 3:00 pm.

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Saturday, February 22 • 12:00 NooN Judge: TBD

South Dakota State University

Awards:

Grand Champion Steer ...........................................................................$1000 Reserve Grand Steer ..................................................................................$500 Grand Champion Heifer ........................................................................... $750 Reserve Grand Heifer ................................................................................$500

pre-entry postmark deadline: Monday, February 10: $25 • Late Entries: $35

general information:

Health and registration papers required. Generators encouraged. Room Blocks under Alpha Gamma Rho. Staurolite Inn & Suites (605) 692-3111, Days Inn (605) 692-9471, must be reserved by Feb. 1 and Super 8 (605) 692-6920, must be reserved Jan. 21. Steers shown by weight and divided into English and Exotic. Heifers will be shown by age and breed. Breeds with 5 or more entries will show as a breed. Top 5 will be selected.

for more information, contact:

registration:

Friday, February 21: ......................................................................7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, February 22: ...............................................................7:00 to 10:00 AM Show begins: ..........................................................................................12:00 Noon

Lane Peterson: 605-870-6220 Blake Eisenbeisz: 605-281-0624 Alpha Gamma Rho • 1929 8th St • Brookings, SD 57006 Check out our Facebook pages for more information: SDSU AGR STEER & HEIFER SHOW & SDSU BLOCK AND BRIDLE JACKRABBIT CLASSIC

Swiftel Center 824 32nd Ave. Brookings, SD 57006

SuNday, February 23 • 9:00 aM

South Dakota State University

Awards:

Judge: TBD

NEW THIS YEAR... Top 5 Payout!

HEIFERS Champion .............................................. $1000 Reserve ......................................................$500 3rd...............................................................$250 4th ...............................................................$175 5th .............................................................. $100

STEERS Champion .............................................. $1000 Reserve ......................................................$500 3rd...............................................................$250 4th ...............................................................$175 5th .............................................................. $100

The SDSU Block and Bridle invites you to join us for the 2013 Jackrabbit Classic, held in conjunction with the AGR Presidential Steer and Heifer Show.

General Information:

Monday, February 10: $25 • Late Entries: $35

Generators are encouraged. Health papers are required. Steers will be shown according to hip height and heifers by age. Breed heifers and English steers must be accompanied by proper registration papers with matching tattoos. TATTOOS ARE REQUIRED! NO TATTOO, NO SHOW! (Excluding crossbred/ commercial cattle.)

Registration:

For more information, contact:

Pre-Entry Postmark Deadline: Friday, February 21: ....................................................................................7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, February 22: ............................................................................ 7:00 to 10:00 AM Sunday, February 23: .................................................................................6:30 to 7:30 AM Show begins: ............................................................................................................ 9:00 AM

Matt Purfeerst: 507-323-0325 Theresa Claeys: 507-995-1155 SDSU Block and Bridle Club, Animal Science Complex Box 2170 • Brookings, SD 57007

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University of Illinois Hoof N Horn/Lake Land College

ENTRY INFORMATION:

Pre-Entry (by March 24): $40/ring Otherwise, $50/ring day of show Entry form on website, illinoishoofnhorn.com

SHOWDOWN RULES:

• Steer and Heifer Show is open to anyone. Generators are encouraged.

• All cattle must have health papers meeting Illinois requirements.

• Registration papers are required for all purebred classes. Tattoos must match registration paper or they will be shown as crossbred/commercial.

• All cattle must be born between Jan 1, 2013 and Dec 31, 2013.

• Minimum of 10 head per breed. Minimum of 3 head per class.

• University of Illinois and Lake Land College is not responsible for any accidents or lost/damaged/stolen property.

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY • Cattle can begin to arrive at noon Check In .......................................................................................... 6 to 8 PM SATURDAY • Showmanship begins 30 minutes after Ring B show completion Check In .......................................................................................... 7 to 9 AM Steer Show ............................................................Rings A&B start at 11 AM SUNDAY Heifer Show ...........................................................Rings A&B start at 8 AM

WHERE:

Champaign County Fairgrounds 1302 N. Coler Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

JUDGES:

Ring A: Wes Wise

|

Ring B: Rob Duis

PREMIUMS: (Both Days, Heifers & Steers)

Supreme Champion ...............................................................................$500 Reserve Supreme ....................................................................................$400 3rd Overall ............................................................................................... $300 4th Overall ...............................................................................................$200 5th Overall ............................................................................................... $100 Breed Champions ................................................................................... $100 Breed Reserves .......................................................................................... $50

CONTACTS:

Alec Murphy (217) 494-2851 Will Rincker (217) 663-7138 Shelby Peterson (217) 430-7557 Treavor Taylor (309) 825-3346

HOTELS:

Holiday Inn ..............................................................................217-328-7900 Days Inn ................................................................................... 217-356-6873 Super 8 ...................................................................................... 217-359-2388

April 5-6, 2014

2 IBA poINts sHows 2 dAys 2 rINgs (A&B) 2 jUdges

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www.agrpurdue.com IJBCA-Sanctioned Show

February 14-16, 2014

Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds • Lafayette, Indiana • Entry Fee: $40 Judge: TBA

Show Schedule Friday, February 14, 2014

5:00 p.m. ........................................................ Cattle may arrive 5:00–7:00 p.m. ...................................................Cattle check in

Saturday, February 15, 2014 8:00–10:00 a.m. .................................................Cattle check in 1:00 p.m. ............................................................ Showmanship 3:00 p.m ..................................................................Heifer Show

Sunday, February 16, 2014 9:00 a.m. ...................................................................Steer Show

Rules: • • • • • • • •

Cattle may move in Friday, February 14, 2014, after 5:00 pm Minimum of 5 head for a breed to be offered.

Heifers and steers must be weighed and checked in by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday Tieouts INSIDE of trailer only.

No alcohol permitted on fairgrounds.

Not responsible for accidents.

Out-of-state cattle must have health papers. Purebred cattle must have registration papers.

Heifers have to be born after September 1, 2012.

Contact: Delta Chapter Fraternity phone: 765-743-5500

Special Notes:

Out of state cattle, bring health papers.

Exhibitors must bring their own bedding.

Lodging Suggestions:

Baymont Inn ............................................765-446-2400 Best Western ............................................765-447-0575 Campus Inn...............................................765-743-9661 Comfort Suites .........................................765-447-0016 Days Inn ....................................................765-446-8558 Hilton Garden Inn ....................................765-743-2100 Holiday Inn Express .................................765-449-4808

Awards (Heifer & Steer )

Breed Champion ................................. $50 Reserve Breed Champion ........... $25

Grand Champion ............................ $1000 Reserve Grand Champion ........ $750 3rd Overall ............................................... $350 4th Overall................................................ $250 5th Overall................................................ $100 Chairman, Colton Prescott ................................... 260-729-2713 Chairman, Christian Gamble................................ 765-586-6390 There will be (2) $500 scholarships offered for incoming college freshman. Please contact Colton or Christian.

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Jeff & Deb Hansen Agriculture Learning Center • Ames, Iowa Saturday, March 22, 2014 • 20th Annual Block & Bridle Cyclone Classic Sunday, March 23, 2014 • 8th Annual Alpha Gamma Rho Spring Showdown

Out of State Exhibitors Welcome!

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What’S it really liKe to Be a...

Meat Science and Food SaFety SpecialiSt

Brad Morgan Zoetis | Stillwater, oK

What is your background?

I was raised in southeastern Oklahoma on a small family farm. We had a few cows and also raised market hogs. We had a farrow to finish swine operation that we raised a few show pigs but mostly of them were fed out and we harvested them at our family-owned packing plant in Antlers, OK. My sisters and I were the general laborers at the farm and in charge of the sanitation program at the plant. Things have changed just a little bit.

Would you describe for us What you really do.

Until the past couple of years, I have taught meat science classes and conducted industry-oriented research at land grant universities.

I have been fortunate to work with great people at Colorado State (Dr. Gary Smith) and Oklahoma State (Dr. Glen Dolezal) Universities. Three years ago, I decided that I was ready to do something different and I was fortunate to remain in Stillwater, OK but become the meat scientist at Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health). I oversee food safety and meat science research projects as well as still get to teach meat industry related issues to our sales force and customer base. Love my job and really like supporting our sales force.

pictured above with wife Missy and their two sons jordan and branson.

hoW did you get into this line of Work?

By accident. I had conducted research for various companies and Zoetis was one of those.

They had seen me at various meetings and industry events and I received a call asking if I might be interested in a meat science position within the company. After visiting with them in more detail as well as talking with my wife, I took the plunge into the industry world. I really have enjoyed it and have learned a great deal about myself as well. I think I could go back to the university environment and be a much more effective instructor and colleague.

What do you like about your job?

I can honestly say that I enjoy 90% of the things that come with my current position. As mentioned, I like helping our sales force in terms of explaining the specifics about our product line and services offered by Zoetis. Additionally, the opportunity for individual professional development at my current job is outstanding. Lastly, I work with people that are much smarter than I am and that is always a good thing.

What are the toughest challenges for What you do?

Travel! That is the 10% I don’t like. But, hey, that is part of the job when the U.S. is your territory. The only other thing that I can think of is entirely brought on by me. I need to learn how to say no. Must say that I am still working on that part of the job. do you need a college degree in your profession?

Yes you do. Obviously in this position you need to graduate, but need industry experience as well. Just because I have several degrees, doesn’t mean that is the only requirement. The two go hand-in-hand.

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Where should soMebody go to get started in your line of Work?

I get this question a great deal. What I say is go get a college education, but do a couple of internships during those four years as well. Get your education but sprinkle in some real world experiences as well. This will help you find out if you like what you might be doing in the future as well as students can start with the networking of people which is still very important.

What is a typical day on the job like for you?

You never know and that’s what makes it fun. I’m in Columbus, OH today for a vet student food symposium that was hosted by Ohio State University. Next week I have customer visits as well will be in a beef processing facility as well.

Never a dull moment.

What Would Most surprise a student about your career?

Hard question. I would say that my job is not much different that their typical days. Just like them trying to juggle school, work, FFA/4-H projects, sports, fun and stuff, My life and career is very similar to that. I juggle work, travel, family, fun, stuff and more work. Just because you graduate, doesn’t necessarily mean that things will get less hectic or exciting. anything you Wish soMeone Would have told you When you Were in school?

No, they told me I just didn’t listen. So surround yourself with smart people and do what they take the time to encourage you to do.

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State Fair oF LouiSiana October 24 - November 10, 2013 Shreveport, La.

Market SteerS

pion Market Steer Grand ChaWm iener Shown by: Evan

Reserve Grand Market STeer Shown by: Lacey Dodson

ProSPect SteerS

pect Steer Grand ChaighmFrpugioe n Pros Shown by: Kayle

Reserve Grand Breeding Heifer Shown by: Erik Wiener

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State Fair oF LouiSiana October 24 - November 10, 2013 Shreveport, La.

Reserve Grand Market Hog

Shown by: Kelsey Thomas

Reserve Market Lamb Shown by: Carmen Pickett

Grand Champion Market Hog

Shown by: Keri Landry

Grand Champion Market Lamb Shown by: Reed Schexnayler

Grand Champion Market Goat Shown by: Cole Johnson

Reserve Grand Market Goat

Shown by: Abbie Delcambre

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Miner County (SD) FeeDer CalF Show November 29, 2013 Howard, SD

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra vis Hofer ercial | Shown by: Tra

Reserve Angus | Shown by: Kylee Geppert

Champion Comm

4th Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Composite Charolais | Shown by: Julianna Albrecht

nd Breedshing Heifer Reserve Gs |ra Shown by: Tyler Bu Champion Angu

BreeDing heiFerS 5th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Charolais | Shown by: Andrew Odden

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Miner County Charolais

FeeDer CalF Show Chianina

Composite Reserve: Taylor Sinkie

hereford

Purebred Reserve: Kadon Leddy

Champion: Ashley Beer

Gelbvieh Reserve: Kelsey Repenning

foundaTion siMMenTal

Champion: Matt Weber

Champion: Logan Zimalacka

Reserve: Riley Zoss

red anGus

MaineTainer

Champion: Tate Bergh

Champion: Savannah Vogel

shorThorn

CoMMerCial

Champion: Travis Hofer

Champion: Laura Alexander

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Reserve: Sami Schrag

Miner County (SD) FeeDer CalF Show November 29, 2013 Howard, SD

3rd Overall Market Animal

et Animal rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra nsmore | Shown by: Nalea Du

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Nalea Dunsmore

Champion Chianina

4th Overall Market Animal Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Michalea Nelson

nd MarketlsonAnimal Reserve Ge |ra Shown by: Brent Ne Champion Main

Market aniMalS 5th Overall Market Animal

Champion Market Heifer | Shown by: Breanna Johnson

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Miner County FeeDer CalF Show

Charolais

Chianina

Reserve: Tanner Grocott

shorThornPlus Reserve: Kadon Leddy

hereford

Champion: Lane Miller

Champion: Jaxon Schrag

Reserve: Hadley Stiefvater

siMMenTal

Maine-anjou

Champion: Lane Miller

Champion: Lane Miller Reserve: Paxton Beare

Champion: Logan Schlim

Reserve: Cutler Michalski

MarkeT heifer

red anGus

Champion: Emily Johnson

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Reserve: Maryn Howard

MuskinguM County (oH) Fall sHow November 2, 2013 Zanesville, Ohio

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (A) ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra Co.

(A)

Shown by: Kinley Porter

Shown by: Wood &

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Shown by: Davis Farms

r (A) Grand Breeding Heife Reserve ath on Barret Shown by: John

Breeding HeiFers (a) 5th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Shown by: Wood & Co.

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MuskinguM County (oH) Fall sHow November 2, 2013 Zanesville, Ohio

3rd Overall Market Animal (A) et Animal rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra Kries

(A)

Shown by: Brooke Hayhurst

Shown by: Kinley

4th Overall Market Animal (A) Shown by: Johnathon Barrett

et Animal (A) Reserve nGWraoondruffd Mark Shown by: Aide

Market aniMals (a) 5th Overall Market Animal (A) Shown by: Toby Neptune

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MuskinguM County (oH) Fall sHow November 2, 2013 Zanesville, Ohio

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (B) ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra Cattle Co.

(B)

Shown by: Shegog Farms

Shown by: Watson

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Shown by: Watson Cattle Co.

g Heifer (B)

in Reserve GFararmns d Breed Shown by: Davis

Breeding HeiFers (B) 5th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Shown by: Kinley Porter

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MuskinguM County (oH) Fall sHow November 2, 2013 Zanesville, Ohio

3rd Overall Market Animal (B) et Grand Chamx pion Mark

Animal (B)

Shown by: Natalie Wagner

Shown by: Noah Co

4th Overall Market Animal (B) Shown by: Kinley Kreis

et Animal (B) Reserve nGWraoondruffd Mark Shown by: Aide

Market aniMals (B) 5th Overall Market Animal (B) Shown by: Toby Neptune

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BUSINESS MINDED

Keeping Financially Fit

By Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

T

here’s much more to getting and staying ahead financially than earning a good salary.

This article offers tips and best practices on ways to help improve one’s financial well-being.

Achieving financial success is no simple matter. It takes hard work, perseverance and adherence to strategies of saving, investing and managing your finances. Just as there are good habits associated with staying physically fit, there are also best practices involved with keeping financially fit. Simple strategies such as using debt wisely, taking advantage of tax-advantaged investment vehicles, and monitoring spending habits all go a long way toward helping you achieve your personal, business and financial goals.

Consider the “financially fit” best practices below. If you are not already doing them, consider how they could improve your financial picture.

Courtesy of

Matthew e. O’DOnnell Vice President Morgan Stanley 227 w. Monroe #3400 Chicago, Il 60606 312-917-7464

Reduce and manage debt.

• Consider how much you spend on debt service for mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, and student or other loans. lenders typically look at two metrics when deciding whether or not to extend credit: the front-end and back-end ratios. The front-end ratio shows what percentage of your income goes toward housing expenses, including mortgage payments, real estate taxes,

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Credit Card debt is one of the most expensive debts you Can Carry.

homeowner’s insurance and association dues. The back-end ratio shows what portion of your income is needed to cover all of your monthly debt obligations, including housing, credit card bills, car loans, student loans and other debt service. Most lenders look for

a front-end ratio of no more than 28% and a back-end ratio of 36% or less.1 • Develop a plan for eliminating credit card debt. Credit card debt is one of the most expensive debts you can carry. Interest rates often top 18% on existing balances. Paying off just $100 more per month on a $5,000 balance could pay off the entire balance in 32 months instead of 94 months, saving almost $3,000 in interest (assuming an interest rate of 18% and a 2% minimum monthly payment).2 • Check your credit report. Credit reports offer a snapshot of how the world views your “creditability.” Credit scores range between 300 points and 850 points, and most fall between 600 and 750.

A score above 700 usually suggests good credit management.3 You can request a free copy of your credit report once each year from each of three major credit reporting agencies--Equifax, Experian and TransUnion--at AnnualCreditReport.com.

Manage your income and expenses.

• Set a budget and track monthly spending. This is one of the most effective ways to control your costs. The simple act of recording expenses forces you to think about them and to see exactly how much you are spending on a given item on a monthly or annual basis. A $5 latte at the local coffee shop may seem insignificant on its own, but if you buy one five days a week, that adds up to over $100 per month and $1,200 per year.

• Pay bills on time using online recurring services. Online bill payment saves time and postage, and lets you avoid late fees by automating payments for many services. Timely bill payment also factors in your credit score. according to FICO, credit history accounts for about 35% of your credit score.4 • Cancel recurring expenses you don’t use. Many services today are purchased on a subscription basis, with monthly charges

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and automated annual renewals. That includes club memberships, gyms, newspapers, magazines or online publications, not to mention cable TV and phone service. Taken individually, none of these expenses may amount to a lot, but when looked

at collectively over the course of a year, they can be surprisingly high. Consider how often you use these services or if they can be renegotiated with the provider by reducing elective options.

Save more by taking advantage of tax-deferred accounts • Contribute the maximum to your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan. Your company retirement savings plan offers one of the best ways to save for retirement. Contributions to traditional plans are tax deductible, and earnings are tax-deferred. And in many plans, employers will match a portion of your contributions. In a 401(k) plan, employees can contribute up to $17,500 in 2013. Individuals aged 50 or older can contribute an additional $5,500. 5 • Contribute to an IRA. Contributions to a traditional IRA may be deductible, so they may reduce your taxable income. Contributions to a Roth IRA are after tax, but distributions are tax free when you retire. Whether or not you can contribute to a Roth is based on your Adjusted Gross Income. Traditional and Roth IRA contribution limits for the 2013 tax year--which may be made up until April 15, 2014--are $5,500 per individual and $6,500 for

those aged 50 or older. 6 Note that deductibility of traditional IRA contributions phases out above certain income levels, depending upon your filing status and if you or your spouse are covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan.

• Look into a Health Savings Account (HSA). If you have a highdeductible health plan, you may be able to contribute to a HSA. These accounts let you set aside pre-tax money to pay for health care costs not covered under your plan. The maximum contribution to an HSA for 2013 is $3,250 if you have single coverage, or $6,450 if you have family coverage. No income limits apply to HSAs, and funds do not have to be used in a given year. HSAs are offered through banks or other financial services companies, and may be available as part of your employer benefits package. For more information, see IRS publication 969 Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans.7

Plan for the future.

• Set aside money for emergencies and retirement. Whether through contributions to an employer plan or automated payroll deductions to a savings or investment account, making regular, systematic contributions is the easiest and most effective way to save over time. And when it comes to saving, time is your ally because of the power of compounding; so the earlier you start, the more you’ll save.

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and when it Comes to saving, time is your ally beCause of the power of Compounding; so the earlier you start, the more you’ll save.

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• Create a will. Especially if you have children, a will serves not only to specify executors and beneficiaries of your estate, but also to designate guardians for minors. If you die without a will and have minor children, the probate court will appoint a guardian for them, and there is no guarantee that the court’s appointment of a guardian will coincide with your own wishes.

• Review your beneficiaries annually. This includes your will, insurance policies and retirement accounts. Keep in mind that an account with a designated beneficiary is not included in your estate for distribution purposes. It is distributed to the designated beneficiary. So you will want to make sure your account beneficiaries are coordinated with named heirs in your will.

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If you’d like to learn more, please contact Matthew E. O’Donnell.

Footnotes/Disclaimers 1Source: Bankrate.com, http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/why-debt-to-incomematters-in-mortgages-1.aspx.

2Source: S&P Capital IQ. Example is hypothetical. Your results will differ.

3Source: Experian, http://www.experian.com/credit-education/what-is-a-good-credit-score. html.

4Source: Fair Isaac Corporation, 2013, http://www.myfico.com/crediteducation/whatsinyourscore.aspx.

5Source: Internal Revenue Service, http://www.irs.gov/uac/2013-Pension-Plan-Limitations.

6Source: Internal Revenue Service, http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Plan-Participant,Employee/Retirement-Topics-IRA-Contribution-Limits.

7Source: Internal Revenue Service. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p969.pdf.

Article by Wealth Management Systems, Inc. and provided courtesy of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor.

The author(s) are not employees of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). The opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and data in the article or publication has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation

by Morgan Stanley with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, investment, strategy or product that may be mentioned.

Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice and are not “fiduciaries” (under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or otherwise) with respect to the services or activities described herein except as otherwise agreed to in writing by Morgan Stanley. This material was not intended or written to be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. Individuals are encouraged to consult their tax and legal advisors (a) before establishing a retirement plan or account, and (b) regarding any potential tax, ERISA and related consequences of any investments made under such plan or account.

Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor(s) engaged Matthew E. O’Donnell to feature this article.

Matthew E. O’Donnell may only transact business in states where he is registered or excluded or exempted from registration http://www.morganstanleyfa.com/matthew_odonnell/index. Transacting business, follow-up and individualized responses involving either effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, will not be made to persons in states where Matthew E. O’Donnell is not registered or excluded or exempt from registration. (c) 2013 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 758843 11/13]

State FairSeptember oF27texaS - October 20, 2013 Dallas, Texas

Market SteerS

et Steer in Grand ChsbaredmHepioavywneigMhta| rk Shown by: Saige Mart Champion Cros

Reserve Grand Market Steer

Reserve Crossbred Heavyweight | Shown by: Caitlen Doskocil

AmericAn Lightweight

crossbred Lightweight

Champion: Rylee Howton

Reserve: Emma Travland

Champion: Justana Tate

Reserve: Addie Potts

AmericAn heAvyweight

Champion: Myka Blissard

Reserve: Jonathan McAnulty

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texaS

british Lightweight

State Fair oF

Reserve: Colton Shackelford

Champion: Rhett Bain

Reserve: Colton Payne

british heAvyweight

Champion: Memory Pinson

SteerS

Angus

HeiferS Champion: Calli West

Reserve: Tanner Howey

beefmAster

brAngus

Reserve: Raegan Emmons

Champion: Winston Walters

Reserve: Haley Herzog

Champion: Jake Johnston

brAhmAn

Champion: Haily Siptak

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Reserve: DJ Duty

texaS

chAroLAis

State Fair oF

HeiferS Reserve: Audrey Field

Champion: Abby Geye

Reserve: Riggin Stewart

red Angus

hereford

Champion: Amanda Tinkle

PoLLed hereford

Champion: Lindsey Rogers

Reserve: Tyler Griffeth Champion: Kade Foster

Reserve: Allie Henrie

Limousin

red brAngus

Reserve: Harley Sargent

Champion: Emily Jenkins

Reserve: Jacob Simpson

Champion: Audrey Acord

mAine-Anjou

Champion: Ashley Addington

Reserve: Taylor Goerlitz

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texaS

sAntA gertrudis

State Fair oF

HeiferS Reserve: Parker Mason

Champion: Maddie Jenkins

Reserve: Myka Blissard

shorthorn

Champion: Reagan Ruddock

simmentAL

orb

Champion: Myka Blissard Reserve: Colton Franks

simbrAh

Champion: Marshall Curl

Reserve: Garrett Haynes Reserve: Hope Onstot

Champion: Hannah Burrough

Reserve: Reagan Ruddock

orAb

stAr 5

Champion: Caleb Rodenbeck

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Champion: Kalli Ellis

State Fair oF texaS September 27 - October 20, 2013 Dallas, Texas

Reserve Grand Market Hog

Shown by: Weston Wyatt

Reserve Market Lamb Shown by: Hayley Bates

Grand Champion Market Hog

Shown by: Cambrie Swafford

Grand Champion Market Lamb Shown by: Cameron Crenwelge

Grand Champion Market Goat Shown by: Brittany Sanders

Reserve Grand Market Goat

Shown by: Samantha Garrett

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North CaroliNa State Fair October 17-27, 2013 Raleigh, NC

Market SteerS

et Steer Grand Charpmenterpion Mark Shown by: AJ Ca

Reserve Grand Market Steer Shown by: Bill Jones

Feeder SteerS

der Steer Grand Chatmmanpion Fee Shown by: Art Pit

Reserve Grand Feeder Steer Shown by: Justin Teeter

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North CaroliNa State Fair October 17-27, 2013 Raleigh, NC

Reserve Grand Market Hog

Shown by: Talton Correll

Reserve Market Lamb Shown by: Corey Gross

Grand Champion Market Hog

Shown by: Hunter McMillen

Grand Champion Market Lamb Shown by: Abigail Wilson

Grand Champion Market Goat Shown by: Joel Dahms

Reserve Grand Market Goat

Shown by: Abigail Wilson

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North CaroliNa State Fair

limousin

Angus

Breeding Heifers

Champion: Shane Kendall Reserve: Justin Teeter

ChArolAis

Champion: Rossie Blinson

Reserve: Wyatt Kendal Champion: Morgan Rockwell

Reserve: Charleigh Birdsell

gelbvieh

red Angus

Reserve: Noah Henson

Champion: Alexis Eudy

Reserve: Tristen Fulton

Champion: Jacob Presnell

hereford

Champion: Austin Teeter

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Reserve: Joseph Groce

sAntA gertrudis

North CaroliNa State Fair Aob

Reserve: Caroline Creech

shorthorn

Champion: Austin Cameron

Champion: Marcie Price

Reserve: Cassa Vang

simmentAl

Champion: Melinda Boyd

Reserve: Carlie Piercy

CommerCiAl Champion: Josh Bray

Reserve: Travis Cox

Champion British Market Steer

Champion: Justin Teeter

Shown by: Hailee Bissett

Reserve British Market Steer

Reserve: Madison Boyd

Shown by: Joy Hinnant

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Badger KicK-off classic December 7-8, 2013 West Allis, Wisc.

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra Verbeck ercial | Shown by: Tyler

Champion Shorthorn | Shown by: Maddy Udell

Champion Comm

4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Maine | Shown by: Cade VanVliet

r rand Breebyd: Lisina gReidHeife Reserve thGorn Plus | Shown Champion Shor

Breeding Heifers 5th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Angus | Shown by: Kalyn Ganske

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Charolais

Badger KicK-off

Heifers Reserve: Maddy Udell

Chianina

Champion: Preston Wimmier

angus Reserve: Blake Wilkins

hereford

Champion: Cal DeWitt

Reserve: Austin Nowatzke

Reserve: Grant Wiswell

Maine-anjou

MaineTainer

Champion: Korbin Collins

Reserve: Darcie Jones Reserve: Gracie Danner

Champion: Maddy Udell

Reserve: Tyler Verbeck

shorThorn

PerCenTage-siMMenTal

Champion: Makenna Buesing

Reserve: Riley Ruble

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siMMenTal

Badger KicK-off shorThornPlus

Champion: Olivia McGurk

Reserve: Kagney Collins

aoB

Reserve: Madison Snyder

CoMMerCial Champion: Ellistin Morey

Reserve: Courtney Swalve

Breeding Heifers Reserve: Madison Conrad

Charolais

angus

Market aniMals

Reserve: Olivia Caldwell Reserve: Claire Hawthorne

Champion: Nicholas Torrance

Reserve: Kaci Keppen

Chianina

hereford

Champion: Alexis Kast

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Reserve: Lauren May

Badger KicK-off

MaineTainer

Market aniMals

Maine-anjou Reserve: Ben Bravard

shorThorn

Champion: Joe Herr

Champion: Mollie McCulloh

Reserve: Casey Martin

shorThornPlus

aoB

Champion: Krista Zueger

Champion: Sydney Dunphy Reserve: Max McClure

Champion: Kade Killmer

Reserve: Emma Vickland

siMMenTal

MarkeT heifers

Champion: Hunter Dischier

Reserve: Logan McCrea

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Badger KicK-off classic December 7-8, 2013 West Allis, Wisc.

3rd Overall Market Animal et Animal rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra ie Russell red | Shown by: Grac

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Grace Voss

Champion Crossb

4th Overall Market Animal Champion Chianina | Shown by: Alexis Bremer

et Animal Reserve Glairas | nShdownMbya: Harkgen Fouch Champion Charo

MarKet aniMals 5th Overall Market Animal Champion Simmental | Shown by: Ben Bravard

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Michigan Winter classic December 6-8, 2013 East Lansing, Mich.

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra Pickard ercial | Shown by: Kylie

Champion Angus | Shown by: Dylan Kennedy

Champion Comm

4th Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Shorthorn | Shown by: Sterling Reichenbach

nd Breediner Beg rryHeifer Reserve Gra ial | Shown by: Heath Reserve Commerc

Breeding heifers 5th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Jason Berry

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Michigan

Winter classic

Champion Bred & Owned Heifer

Reserve Bred & Owned Heifer Shown by: Ty Cool

Shown by: Sterling Reichenbach

Chianina

Breeding Heifers Reserve: Brooke Rupprecht

angus

hereford

Champion: Aaron Pastryk

Reserve: Sterling Reichenbach Reserve: Grant Goble

Champion: Maddie Michael

Reserve: Carl Seidelman

maineTainer

Limousin

Champion: Shane Adams

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Reserve: Hunter Geeseman

Michigan

Winter classic

maine-anjou

Breeding Heifers Reserve: Elizabeth Cotton

shorThorn

shorThornPLus

Champion: Hayley Albrecht

Reserve: Sidney Miller Champion: Ty Cool

Reserve: Katie Steward

simmenTaL

aoB

Reserve: Kyle Landis

Champion: Andrew Ropp

Reserve: Jackie Halfman

Champion: Amber Pickard

PerCenTage-simmenTaL

Champion: Kameran Vanscoyor

Reserve: Clay Decker

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Michigan Winter classic December 6-8, 2013 East Lansing, Mich.

3rd Overall Market Animal

et Animal rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra r Bolinger ntal | Shown by: Taylo

Champion Div. 3 Crossbred | Shown by: Brennen Meert

Champion Simme

4th Overall Market Animal

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Spencer Fisher

al arket Anim Reserve GCrraossbnredd M ers Bo en | Shown by: Nicholas Champion Div. 5

Market aniMals 5th Overall Market Animal Champion Chianina | Shown by: Rebecca Flynn

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Michigan

Winter classic

steers Chianina

Champion Bred & Owned Steer Shown by: Jalen Boes

Reserve: Madison Webster

Reserve Bred & Owned Steer

maineTainer

angus

Shown by: Hayley Albrecht

Champion: Claudia Albrecht

Reserve: Cailyn Hines

Reserve: Heather Berry

hereford

shorThorn

Reserve: Max Goble

Champion: Dylan Kennedy

Reserve: Alex Baker

Champion: Remington Fuller

maine-anjou

Champion: Andrew Pastryk

Reserve: Drew Flokstra

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Michigan

shorThornPLus

Winter classic

simmenTaL

Reserve: Danielle Fleming

CrossBred div. 1

Champion: Kendi Kemp

Reserve: Brad Chapman

aoB Reserve: Drew Schapman

CrossBred div. 2

Champion: Alex Baker

Reserve: Cole Menck

Reserve: Dylan Kennedy

CrossBred div. 4

Champion: Claudia Albrecht

CrossBred div. 3

Reserve: Nick Stutzman Reserve: Justin Ruggles

Champion: Bryant Chapman

Reserve: Morgan Dykstra

CrossBred div. 5

markeT heifers

Champion: Kyle Markley

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Reserve: Nick Stutzman

AMericAn royAl

September 5 - November 16, 2013 Kansas City, Mo.

Jr Heifers

g Heifer

nior Breedin Grand ChaShmowpniobyn: AuJu stin AcMoody Champion AOB |

Angus

hereford

Reserve: Erin Steele

Champion: Stewart Skiles

Reserve: Taylor Goering

Champion: John Hampton

ChArolAis

Champion: Sydney Schnoor

Reserve: Rylee, Bryden, & Aidyn Barber

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AMericAn limousin

royAl

Reserve: Korynn Clason

Champion: Brandon Olivier

Reserve: Cole Clanton

mAine-Anjou

Champion: Shelby White

mAineTAiner

PerCenTAge-simmenTAl

Champion: Shilo Schaake Reserve: Cade Van Vliet

shorThorn

Champion: Lauren Prill

Reserve: Colton Kleinschmidt Reserve: Cole Clanton

Champion: Grace Greiman

Reserve: Anna Maulsby

AoB

simmenTAl

Champion: Sara Sullivan

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Reserve: Becca Chamberlin

AMericAn royAl

September 5 - November 16, 2013 Kansas City, Mo.

steers

pion Markeret Steer Grand Cha| m Shown by: Alex Allig Champion Div. 2

div. 1

nd Market Steer Reserve GShra own by: AJ Line Reserve Div. 2 |

div. 3

Champion: Nathan Hilburn

Reserve: Andrew Hodges

Champion: Kennedy Core

Reserve: MacKenzie Allen

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AMericAn

royAl

gelBvieh

Angus

Open Females

Champion: Emily Griffiths Reserve: Sydney Schnoor

BrAunvieh

Champion: Wyatt Colburn

Reserve: JW LeDoux Champion: Anna Gaddy

Reserve: Brink Livestock

BrAunvieh BeefBuilder

gelBvieh BAlAnCer

Reserve: Taylor Nelson

Champion: Kate Shaffer

Reserve: David Dickerson

Champion: JW LeDoux

ChArolAis

Champion: Taylor Nelson

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Reserve: Benny McWilliams

AMericAn hereford

royAl

Open Reserve: Rylee Barber

Champion: Cody Heavin

Reserve: Magness Land & Cattle

mini-hereford

limousin

Champion: Kaine Warnken

limflex

Champion: Harlo, Elliott, & Harmon

Reserve: Judy Splitt Champion: Linden Linthicum

Reserve: Pinegar Limousin

lowline

mAineTAiner

Reserve: Shea Esser

Champion: Brandon Olivier

Reserve: Kenton Lain

Champion: Kori Jeanne McLaughlin

mAine-Anjou

Champion: Grassline & Tummons

Reserve: Caden Jones

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AMericAn sAlers

royAl

Open Reserve: Street & Morrow

Champion: Silver Spur Salers

Reserve: Gary Werth

Champion: Andrew Hodges

Reserve: Sara Sullivan

shorThorn

sAlers oPTimizer

Champion: Jase Beltz

shorThornPlus

PerCenTAge-simmenTAl

Reserve: Clayton Boyert

Champion: Emma Vickland

Reserve: Daniel Harrell

Champion: Shilo Schaake

simmenTAl

Champion: Sara Sullivan

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Reserve: Audrey Scheiderer

AMericAn royAl

September 5 - November 16, 2013 Kansas City, Mo.

Reserve Grand Market Hog

Shown by: Charles Grant Colvin

Reserve Market Lamb Shown by: Shaylyn Price

Grand Champion Market Hog

Shown by: Jacinda J. Thompson

Grand Champion Market Lamb Shown by: Hunter Gerths

Grand Champion Market Goat Shown by: Skyler Scotten

Reserve Grand Market Goat

Shown by: Cooper Bounds

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livestOck Judging senior GrAnD

AMericAn royAl JUnior JUNIO.

1st Place team Overall: colorado state University Catharine Koroulis, Curtis Doubet, Kamber Carlson, Geoffrey Mills, Ty Bayer 2nd: Oklahoma state University - Tayler Graham, Brock Herren, Dalton Newell, Kass Pfeiffer, Maverick Squires 3rd: Kansas state University - Jared Wynn, Claire Martin, Parke Henley, Corey Wilkins, Dustin Aherin 4th: texas tech University - Jordan Richburg, Emily Jackson, Lane Halfmann, Nick Riecke, Blake Davis 5th: University of arkansas - Lindsay Bowman, Olivia Foster, Brittany Smith, Matt Meredith, Jimmie Hollenback

1st Place team Overall: redlands community college Kale Hensely, Emma Vickland, Kyndal Reitzenstein, Matt Walta, Rick Burns 2nd: Butler community college - Sam Anthony, Blythe Graham, Elizabeth Nixon, Colby Redifer, Dyson Runyan 3rd: Fort scott community college - Rachel Dotson, Blaine French, Jacie Sweeney, Riley McKenney, Randee Corns 4th: casper college - Katie Dodge, Kolby Hales, BW Ochsner, Laddy Trehall, Chantz Potter 5th: lake land college - Kane Austin, Ashley Leer, Jennifer Livermore, Katie Lewis, William Milashoski

tOP 10 IndIvIdUals Overall: 1. curtis doubet, colorado state University 2. Parke Henley, Kansas state University 3. Brock Herren, Oklahoma state University 4. lindsay Bowman, University of arkansas 5. catharine Koroulis, colorado state University 6. everleigh Hayes, texas a&m University 7. Wyatt decker, University of nebraska 8. duane shawk, The Ohio state University 9. emily Jackson, texas tech University 10. Olivia Foster, University of arkansas

tOP 10 IndIvIdUals Overall: 1. Kane austin, lincoln land college 2. matt Walta, redlands community college 3. cody doubet, Blinn college 4. Blaine French, Fort scott community college 5. Jacie sweeney, Fort scott community college 6. elizabeth nixon, Butler community college 7. ron snyder III, Blinn college 8. Kyndal reitzenstein, redlands community college 9. Katie dodge, casper college 10. Jordan Fledderjohann, lake land college

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Hoosier Beef Congress December 5-7, 2013 Indianapolis, Ind.

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra Nichols orn | Shown by: Allison

Champion Angus | Shown by: Leslie Rogers

Champion Shorth

4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Hereford | Shown by: Devin Hay

ing Heifer Reserve Gercraialn|dShowBrn byee: Addrianne Trennepohl Champion Comm

Breeding Heifers 5th Overall Breeding Heifer

Reserve Commercial | Shown by: Becca Chamberlin

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Hoosier

Beef Congress anGus

Charolais

Breeding Heifers Reserve: Katelyn Wilson

hereford Reserve: Summer Harvey

Chianina

Champion: Jessica Janssen

Reserve: Cody Beck

Reserve: Brittany Fisher

maine-anjou

Gelbvieh

Champion: Leslie Rogers

Champion: Layne Sanders Reserve: Kelsie Waitt

Champion: Kayla Waitt

Reserve: Lane Eckrote

shorthorn

limousin

Champion: Allie Raab

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Reserve: Miller Smith

Hoosier

mainetainer

Beef Congress sim-solutions

Reserve: Harper Henney

red anGus

Champion: Maci Chamberlin

Champion: Hailey Hedrick

Champion: Hunter Royer

Reserve: Tanner Hoffman

red Poll

Reserve: Kaden Bennington

Reserve: Colton Miller

Champion: Konner Kirkpatrick

Reserve: Megan Schroeder

simmental

shorthornPlus

Champion: Dane Miller

Breeding Champion: Claire Trennepohl

Reserve: Aria Warren

Heifers

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Hoosier Beef Congress December 5-7, 2013 Indianapolis, Ind.

3rd Overall Market Animal et Animal rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra st s | Shown by: Bailey Ri

Champion Maine | Shown by: Harper Henney

Champion Charolai

4th Overall Market Animal Champion Chianina | Shown by: Robert Rogers

rand MarkloeetMartAinnimal Reserve sbGred | Shown by: Ch Champion Cros

Market aniMals 5th Overall Market Animal Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Seth Martin

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Hoosier

Beef Congress

anGus

Market aniMals

limousin

Champion: Kara Hankins

Reserve: Samantha Smith

belted Galloway

Champion: Kaelyn Bender

Reserve: Mikaela Conley

Reserve: Douglas Abney

maine-anjou

Gelbvieh

Champion: Douglas Abney

Reserve: Jen Miller Reserve: Kelsie Waitt

Champion: Hattie Duncan

Reserve: Colton McMullen

red Poll

hereford

Champion: Elizabeth Beer

Champion: Cameron Spegal

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Hoosier

shorthorn

Beef Congress

Reserve: Clay Kretzmeier

simmental

Champion: Ross Brumbaugh

CorreCtion: aksarben

Champion: Bryceston Hoover

Reserve: Breanna Waugh

Editor’s Note: It was brought to our attention that an incorrect name was reported in the November-December 2013 issue of The Show Circuit. Our apologies to all involved.

Champion Market Heifer: Katelyn Koberg

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TJLA FALL CLAssiC November 27 - December 1, 2013 Waco, Texas

erican Grand Chamithpion Am

Heifer (A)

Shown by: Kaley Sm

ican Heifer er m A d n ra G e v er es R er Miller

(A)

Shown by: Tann

3rd Overall American Heifer (B) Shown by: Kalee Ellis

3rd Overall American Heifer (A)

Shown by: Kaylee Smith

AmeriCAn HeiFers

n Heifer (B) a ic er m A n io p m a Ch Grand ith Shown by: Kaley Sm

eifer (B) H n a ic er m A d n ra G e Reserv er Miller Shown by: Tann

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TJLA FALL CLAssiC November 27 - December 1, 2013 Waco, Texas

fer (A)

mpion British Hei Grand ChaSm ith Shown by: Kaylee

h Heifer (A) is it r B d n ra G e v er es R West Shown by: Calli

3rd Overall British Heifer (B) Shown by: Payton Herzog

3rd Overall British Heifer (A) Shown by: Payton Herzog

BriTisH HeiFers

fer (B)

ish Hei Grand Chaesmt pion Brit Shown by: Calli W

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h Reserve GSmraithnd Britis Shown by: Kaley

Heifer (B)

TJLA FALL CLAssiC November 27 - December 1, 2013 Waco, Texas

l Heifer (A)

pion Continenta Grand Cham iles Shown by: Lillie Sk

nental Heife ti on C d n ra G e v er es R

r (A)

ent

Shown by: Harley Sarg

3rd Overall Continental Heifer (B) Shown by: Payton Herzog

3rd Overall Continental Heifer (A) Shown by: Payton Herzog

ConTinenTAL HeiFers

l Heifer (B)

tinenta Grand ChaSamrgpeniot n Con Shown by: Harley

nd Continental Reserve GLora ng

Heifer (B)

Shown by: Kash

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TJLA FALL CLAssiC November 27 - December 1, 2013 Waco, Texas

&B)

ress Steer (A og r P n io p m a Ch d n Gra Smith Shown by: Kaylee

Progress sTeers eer (A&B)

ess St Reserve GSkrailens d Progr Shown by: Stuart

3rd Overall Progress Steer (A) Shown by: Hayley Herzog

3rd Overall Progress Steer (B) Shown by: Madison McCaulee

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TJLA FALL CLAssiC November 27 - December 1, 2013 Waco, Texas

pect Grand Champion Pros (B) Steer (A)h Bli&ssaRrdeserve Shown by: Mica

pect Grand Champion Pros ) erve (A Steer (B) & Res n by: Stewart Skiles Show

3rd Overall Prospect Steer (A&B)

ProsPeCT sTeers

Shown by: Payton Herzog

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TJLA FALL CLAssiC November 27 - December 1, 2013 Waco, Texas

Reserve Hog (A)

Shown by: Claire McCormick

3rd Hog (A)

Shown by: Sarah Jones

Grand Champion Market Hog (A)

Shown by: Hunter Eilers

Reserve Lamb (A) Shown by: Taylor Swinson

3rd Lamb (A)

Shown by: Garrett Kuenetka

Grand Champion Market Goat (A) Shown by: Reagan Thurman

Grand Market Lamb (A) Shown by: Janie Hargrove

3rd Goat (A)

Shown by: Dakota Martin

Reserve Goat (A)

Shown by: Courtney Milsap

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TJLA FALL CLAssiC November 27 - December 1, 2013 Waco, Texas

Reserve Hog (B)

Shown by: Claire McCormick

3rd Hog (B)

Shown by: Erica Adams

Grand Champion Market Hog (B)

Shown by: Alyson Hollenbeck

Reserve Lamb (B) Shown by: Janie Hargrove

3rd Lamb (B)

Shown by: Garrett Kuenetka

Grand Champion Market Goat (B) Shown by: Dakota Martin

Grand Market Lamb (B) Shown by: Carolyn Gavranovic

3rd Goat (B)

Shown by: Reagan Thurman

Reserve Goat (B)

Shown by: Dakota Martin

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West texas Angus

state Fair

Heifers Reserve: Emory Geye

Champion: Raegan Emmons

Reserve: Devon Wilson

BeefmAster

Champion: Stuart Lastovica

ChiAninA

ChArolAis

Champion: Amanda Tinkle Champion: Richie DeMoss

Reserve: Reagan Calk

hereford

simmentAl

Reserve: Abby Ann Geye

Champion: Kade Foster

Reserve: Kade Foster

Champion: Adree Stapp

Polled hereford

Champion: Riggin Stewart

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Reserve: Koh Stapp

West texas simBrAh

state Fair

Heifers Reserve: Joe Martinez

Champion: Jacob Simpson

Reserve: Ashley Simpson

AoB

Champion: Clay Funderburg

pect Steer os r P n io p m a Ch d n Gra gburn Shown by: Jayton Co Champion AOB |

ProsPect steers ect Steer Reserve Gowrannbyd: FliPntrNeoswmpan Reserve AOB | Sh

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West texas Angus

state Fair

ProsPect Reserve: Clay Cole

BrAhmAn

Champion: Seth Markey

ChArolAis

Champion: Flint Newman Reserve: Addie Potts

Champion: Juliann Hill

Reserve: Jaylee Poole

ChiAninA

BrAngus

Champion: Chelsea Toliver

Reserve: Jagger Horn

hereford

limousin

Reserve: Jordan Driver

Champion: Karter Long

Reserve: Bronc Dillard

Champion: Jansen Merrill

Polled hereford

Champion: Jansen Merrill

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Reserve: Colton D. Shackelford

West texas red Angus

state Fair

mAine-Anjou

Reserve: Jaylee Poole

sAntA gertrudis

Champion: Ryan Stephens

Reserve: Cinch Hare

ABC Reserve: Hadley Reynolds

shorthorn

Champion: Jagger Burnett

Champion: Kelton White

Reserve: Hayden Carlson

simmentAl

Champion: Mason Meier

Reserve: Jacalynn Aldridge

Reserve: Brook Tyson

simBrAh

Champion: McKy Lambert

Champion: Clancey Gruben

Reserve: Mason Maddox

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West texas state Fair September 5-14, 2013 Abilene, Texas

s Steers es r og r P n io p m a Ch d Gran eier n | Shown by: Mills M Champion Europea

Progress steers

nd ProgrMeseiesr Steer Reserve Gnra | Shown by: Mason Reserve Europea

AmeriCAn

British

Reserve: Drew Snellgrove

Champion: Addie Potts

Reserve: Riley White

Reserve Grand Market Hog

Shown by: Quade Douglas

Grand Champion Market Hog

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Shown by: Cambrie Swafford

West texas state Fair September 5-14, 2013 Abilene, Texas

Reserve Grand Market Lamb (A) Shown by: Carlie Shea

Reserve Market Lamb (B) Shown by: Erica Walker

Grand Champion Market Lamb (A)

Shown by: Erica Walker

Grand Champion Market Lamb (B) Shown by: Jessica Smith

Grand Champion Market Goat Shown by: Cheyanne Carrell

Reserve Grand Market Goat

Shown by: Marissa Blincoe

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Proudly presented by the Illinois Hereford Association...

selling top show heifer prospects, bred females, and herd bull prospects!

Classic Illinois State Fairgrounds Springfield, Illinois

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ElitE Embryo AuCtion Held in conjuction with the IHA Annual Meeting • 5:30 PM Social • 6 PM Banquet

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PREVIEW SHOW Gibson County Fairgrounds... Princeton, Indiana Cattle may arrive Friday after 5:00 p.m. Check in will start at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 8...

Heifer Show begins at 1:00 PM CST Heifers must be checked in by 11:00 AM Saturday All showmanship follows heifer show.

Grand Heifer ... $500 Chair and Banner

Reserve Grand Heifer ... $250 Chair and Banner Third Place ... $150 Fourth Place ... $100 Fifth Place ... $50

Sunday, February 9...

Steer Show begins at 9:00 AM CST Steers must be checked in by 7:00 AM Sunday

Grand Steer ... $500 Chair and Banner

Reserve Grand Steer ... $250 Chair and Banner Third Place ... $150 Fourth Place ... $100 Fifth Place ... $50

Top 5 will be chosen for heifers & sTeers! Judge: To be announced!

General Rules & Information...

• Show is open to anyone ages 8 to 21.

• Show will be held in the Pavilion on the Fairgrounds.

• Only 1 fan per every 3 head. No butt fans.

• Generators may be placed outside the Pavilion.

• No artificial filling or fitting of cattle allowed.

• Must have readable tattoos and papers on registered animals.

• We are not responsible for accidents.

• Food and drink will be available to purchase.

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• Class money will be pro-rated.

• $35 Entry fee per animal.

• Bedding will be provided. No straw bedding.

• Breed Champions receive $25, Reserve Breed Champions receive $15.

• Reserve Breed Champions will compete for Top 5.

• Out of state animals must have health papers.

• Minimum of 5 head per Breed Class.

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Professor to Producer

CDS Feedstuff of

ondensed distillers solubles (CDS), back in the 1960s and the 1970s, was referred to as corn stillage. Sometime CDS is called syrup. Whatever name it is referred to as, CDS is receiving new interest as a primary feedstuff for beef cattle diets. Is it the feedstuff of the future? Probably not. I think shelled corn will always be the finishing feedstuff of choice, but then CDS is a processed form of shelled corn.

CDS is the liquid fraction collected after distilling ethanol.

Condensed distillers solubles are either sold as a liquid or the CDS are added to distillers grains to create distillers grains with solubles. When dried, distillers grains with solubles are referred to as DDGS. Historically, CDS contained around 60% to 70% moisture, 10% crude protein (CP) and 12% crude fat (CF). Today about 50% of the ethanol plants are spinning the CDS in centrifuges to remove a portion of the corn oil that is then sold for biodiesel production. Today’s reducedfat CDS contains around 60% moisture, 14% CP, 5.5% CF, high sulfur (S) content (0.5 to 0.8%) low calcium (0.02 to 0.05%), high phosphorous (P) (0.4 to 0.7%) and low fiber content (less than 5% NDF and ADF). I

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By Dr. Paul Walker - Professor Emeritus DI Walker Consulting

In the past, CDS has been limited in beef cattle finishing diets to 20% of the diet dry matter (DM) or less. The last two beef cattle nutrition studies we conducted before I retired used CDS as a primary feed ingredient for beef cows and finishing steers. In this article, I will relate the results of the finishing study.

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CDS is the liquid fraction

collected after distilling ethanol.

In this study, we fed four diets that were shelled corn based and contained 15% of the diet DM as ground switchgrass. Mature switchgrass has a nutrient content similar to wheat straw. The four diets were a shelled corn-soybean meal control, 20% reduced-fat CDS, 40% reduced-fat CDS or 40% reduced-fat modified wet distillers grains with solubles. The results were similar average daily gains regardless of

dietary treatment, reduced dry matter intake for the 40% CDS fed steers and higher gain to feed ratio (improved feed efficiency) for the steers consuming 40% CDS. No differences in carcass characteristics were observed regardless of diet consumed; the steers average Yield Grade was 3.3 and their Quality Grade was average choice. Our conclusion was that high dietary inclusion rates of reduced-fat CDS can result in similar to improved performance compared to shelled corn and distillers grains (DGS) diets. Therefore, economics should determine whether or not finishing diets include CDS. Generally, DGS byproducts have been more economical to feed than shelled corn and they still are. However, during the early fall of 2013, as shelled corn prices were falling, DGS byproducts were decreasing at a slower rate. Consequently for a period of time in the eastern corn belt (Illinois, Indiana) byproducts were not competitively priced.

When we conducted this study, corn was $7.00/bu, modified wet DGS was $125/ton, DDGS was $225/ ton and CDS was $50/ton, as locally priced in central Illinois. As I write this article, shelled corn (Chicago) is priced at $4.25/bu or 8.9¢/lb. DM, modified wet DGS (Gibson City, IL) is $60/ton (5.8¢/lb. DM) and CDS is $25/ton (3.1¢/lb. DM) and DDGS is $225/ton (12.5¢/lb. DM).

As I have written in previous articles, DDGS is seldom cost effective in finishing cattle diets. However, modified wet DGS and CDS almost always are cost effective.

> RESULTS OF ISU STUDY FOR YEARLING STEERS FED 106 DAYS DIET

COST/Lb. DIET (¢)

TOTAL FEEDCOST ($)

SAvINGS OvER CONTROL ($)

SAvINGS OvER CONTROL (%)

Control 20% CDS 40% CDS 40% DGS

9.61 7.06 5.90 7.00

210 152 110 162

58 100 48

27.6 47.6 22.9

In the Illinois State University study, the 40% CDS and DGS diets saved 47.6 and 22.9% in feed cost, respectively, while the 20% CDS diet saved 27.6% in feed cost for the 106 day feeding period.

There are concerns that should be considered when feeding CDS. One concern is the high total mineral content of CDS – especially the high P and high S contents. The high S content of CDS, at high inclusion rate (greater than 20% of the diet DM) can predispose cattle to PEM and sulfur toxicity. In this study that fed 240 steers, no sulfur toxicity symptoms were observed.

The high P content of CDS implies higher limestone (calcium - Ca) inclusion rates to balance the Ca/P ratio between 1.2/1 and 2/1. The high total mineral concentration and high P in CDS diets can predispose steers to urinary calculi and phospatic stones. Urinary calculi will usually occur during the last part of the finishing period and almost always results in death of the cattle or in the carcass being condemned because of urine contamination.

Therefore, when CDS is included as a primary feedstuff, ammonium chloride also should be added at the rate of 0.50% of the diet DM. Ammonium chloride should help neutralize the urine and prevent phosphatic stones from forming and blocking/rupturing the urethra. Urinary calculi is really only a concern in steers. Due to anatomical differences, heifers do not get urinary calculi.

Another concern when feeding CDS is how to correctly mix the CDS into a total mixed ration (TMR).

The normal recommendation for adding a liquid to a TMR is to add the liquid as the last ingredient. This principal works if CDS is included as 40% of the diet DM. When CDS is included as 40% of the diet DM the total ration has sufficient moisture content to evenly mix and uniformly incorporate all of the dietary ingredients.

However, if the CDS represents less than 40% of the diet DM (as in the 20.0% CDS diet) then adding the CDS as the last ingredient causes the dry forage to ball and prevents uniform mixing. A non-uniform TMR causes some cattle to over eat CDS and consume insufficient ammonium chloride resulting in urinary calculi. To help ensure uniform mixing when a dry forage is used, consider adding and mixing all the dietary ingredients except the CDS and dry forage, then mix in one half of the CDS before the dry forage is added and add the last one half of the CDS following incorporation of the hay or straw.

Incorporating CDS into corn silage-based diets is much easier and urinary calculi is usually not a problem.

Including CDS into cattle finishing diets is both an art and a science. Currently, CDS is the most economical highenergy feedstuff available that managers can add to finishing diets. Good luck!

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On and the

CIRCUIT Gabrielle Lemenager Hometown: Clifton, IL | Age: 19

Breeds you show: Angus Siblings: Dillon, Dalton, and Maria Favorite Activities outside show ring: Livestock judging, shopping Favorite movie/tv show: Movie: 8 Seconds TV Show: Friends Favorite book/author: I look forward to reading the monthly livestock magazines!

Pet peeve: Laziness drives me insane. Success does not come easy, hard work always pays off in some way.

Names of your current steers/heifers: Maybelline and Chanel Favorite stock show and why? National Western. I love the atmosphere in the Yards and on the Hill.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I will pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university, after I finish my associate’s degree at Lake Land College. I plan to major in Ag Business with an emphasis in sales.

What quality/skill do you have that you’re the most proud of?: One quality that I am extremely proud of possessing is my work ethic. I was taught growing up that slacking is not an option. I think this quality is one that has to be taught and I am extremely grateful to have it.

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Favorite subject in school: Without a doubt my Ag classes, I love that I can take my schoolwork and apply it to everything I grew up around.

Would you rather dance, play cards, or hula-hoop? I’d rather play cards since I’m extremely uncoordinated!

One weird habit/skill/ fact about you: I am obsessed with Big Star Jeans; I think have close to 15 pairs!

Favorite show memory so far? My favorite memory in the ring was having Res champ heifer at the IL State fair this past year.

Least favorite show day task: Breaking down and packing up after the show. It is by far the

worst part of the day.

Most embarrassing stock show moment: At my first junior nationals, I was showing my heifer and while I was trying to move her front feet, she started to pee. She ended up stepping on my show stick and snapping it in half right in the middle of class.

Mills Meier

Hometown: Fredericksburg, Texas | Age: 14 Siblings: Mason Meier Favorite activities outside the show ring: Baseball, Golf, Livestock Judging Favorite movie/TV show: Duck Dynasty Pet Peeve: Laziness Names of your current Steers: Panda, Killer, Lucky, Raider What’s your favorite stock show & why? I’d have to say Ft. Worth because it’s the only major hair show in Texas.

What do you want to be when you grow up? After college, I definitively want to be involved in the livestock industry - it’s my passion! I hope to be able to raise & sell cattle, too.

What quality/skill do you have that you’re most proud of? I’m a hard worker...I’m proud of that!

Favorite subject in school: I really like my Ag Classes the best of all!

Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop? Play cards One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I am a perfectionist & “quit” is not in my vocabulary!

Favorite show memory so far: My favorite memory so far is from when I won Reserve Grand Steer in 2008 at NAILE in Louisville.

Least favorite show day task: Waiting to show is my least favorite!

Mason Meier

Hometown: Fredericksburg, Texas | Age: 11

Breeds: Herefords, Shorthorns, Charolais, Exotics Siblings: Mills Meier Favorite activities outside the show ring: I like football, hunting & golf.

Favorite movie/TV show: My favorite show is Duck Dynasty & my favorite movie is Old Yeller Favorite singer/group: Blake Shelton Favorite book: Holes Pet Peeve: Bossy People Names of your current Steers: Lemon, Paint Rock, Little Bit & Fanta What’s your favorite stock show & why? I really like the Ft. Worth Stock Show. It’s so competitive!

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a game warden.

What quality/skill do you have that you’re most proud of? I’m good at problem solving.

Favorite subject in school: I like my Math & Athletics classes.

Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop?

Play cards!

One weird habit/skill/fact about you: Give me a pile of wood and a hammer & I can build anything!

Favorite show memory so far: My favorite time was at the Sandhills Show in Odessa last year...it snowed!

Least favorite show day task: Getting up at 4 am!

Most embarrassing stock show moment: At my first stock show when I was little, I was so scared. So when it was my turn to show, my family couldn’t find me anywhere. I was hiding under empty feed sacks in the back of the truck!

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Myka Blissard

Hometown: Big Spring, TX | Age: 12

Breeds you show: Shorthorn, Chi, Charolais, Siblings: Aubree Blissard Favorite activities outside of the show ring: Basketball, Softball, and being a TJLA Jr. Director Favorite movie/ TV show: I fell in love with a church girl/ Duck Dynasty Favorite singer/ music group: Randy Rogers Band or Josh Abbot Band Favorite Book/ author: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks Pet Peeve: people not being to able to show to the best of their ability Names of your current steers/heifers: Jep, Chigger, Si, Nacho, Trixxxie, Charmelle, Hadley, Snowwhite, What’s your favorite stockshow and why? Fort Worth because it’s the best one ever!!!

What do you want to be when you grow up? A Ag Teacher or something that involves Ag Business What quality/skill do you have that you’re most proud of? I’ve I got Reserve Overall Showman at Kansas City which mean I’m one of the best showman in the U.S. Favorite Subject in School: TX History Would you rather dance, play cards, or hula hoop? Dance One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I have a crooked spine which I’m going to get fixed in April.

Favorite show memory so far: winning champion shorthorn heifer at every show in TX in 2010.

Least favorite show day task: Breaking them down after getting done showing at a major.

Most embarrassing stockshow moment: Being late for the Champion Shorthorn Drive in Fort Worth.

Reagan Ruddock Hometown: Tivoli, TX | Age: 16

Breeds you show: Santa Gertrudis and Star 5 heifers Siblings: Kate Ruddock Favorite activities outside the show ring: I love to hunt with my dad and spend time in the kitchen with my mom and sister.

Favorite movie/TV show: Dallas Favorite singer/music group: I love anything Texas Country but probably Granger Smith!

Favorite book/author: I love Nicholas Sparks books.

Pet peeve: Daylight savings Names of your current steers/heifers: My steer’s name is Romeo and my heifers’ names are; Miss TT 075, SJ Lady Italia, SJ Lady Estrella, SJ Island Rayne, SJ Island Sarita, SJ Lady Jewels, SJ Island Mist, Harris Farm’s Dickies 007 Diva (Scramble heifer), Harris Farms 27/2, SJ Lady Lil Bug, SJ Lady Querida, SJ Island Maya, and SJ Island Cora What’s your favorite stock show and why? Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo because despite its’ size it is still clean and they have great vendors and excellent food.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I would really like to study law and find a way to apply it to the agricultural industry possibly as an agricultural attorney or lobbyist.

What quality/skill to you have that you’re most proud of?

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I’m most proud of the showmanship skills that I have developed in the past seven years.

Favorite subject in school: I loved Biology because the study of genetics is highly fascinating to me.

Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop?

Dancing is by far one of my favorite things to do!

One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I cook ALL THE TIME. Favorite show memory so far: Winning Intermediate showmanship at the 2012 National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show.

Least favorite show day task: Washing Most embarrassing stock show moment: Ripping my pants at the 2012 Houston calf scramble and it was on the jumbo tron!

Maggie Ferguson

Hometown: New Sharon, IA | Age:16 Breeds you show: Crossbreed and Chi Siblings: Nolan Ferguson and Hannah Ferguson Favorite activities outside the show ring: Reading, sports, and hanging out with friends.

Favorite movie/TV show: Pretty little Liars Favorite singer/music group: Eric Church and Florida Georgia Line Favorite book/author: Nicholas Sparks Pet peeve: People who don’t put in the time and effort but expect to win.

Names of your current steers/heifers: Umm, Champ, and Blue.

What’s your favorite stock show and why? The Iowa State Fair because of the high level of competition and being able to see all my friends.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Undecided but leaning toward Agricultural Business.

What quality/skill to you have that you’re most proud of? Being dedicated Favorite subject in school: Accounting Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop?

Hula Hoop One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I hate hot dogs but I love corn dogs.

Favorite show memory so far: Winning Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer at the Iowa State fair.

Least favorite show day task: Waking up early in the morning.

Most embarrassing stock show moment: When my steer got away at the 2012 Iowa State Fair.

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Heart Of It all November 20 - December 1, 2013

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (A) ding Heifes r (A) e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra Kyndall William ntal A&B | Shown by:

Champion ShorthornPlus A&B | Shown by: Celeste Martin

Champion Simme

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (A)

Champion Commercial A&B | Shown by: Becca Chamberlin

) g Heifer (A nd Breedin amberlin Ch i ac M : Reserve GeTra by ) | Shown ainer (A) & Reserve (B Champion Main

BreedIng HeIfers (a) 5th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Champion Maine A | Shown by: Sarah Allen

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Heart Of It all November 20 - December 1, 2013

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (B) ding Heiferlinr (B) e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra : Becca Chambe ercial A&B | Shown by

Champion Maine B | Shown by: Layne Sanders

Champion Comm

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (B)

Champion MaineTainer (B) & Reserve (A) | Shown by: Janel Gilbert

r (B) rand Breeowdninby:gCeHleseite Mfeartin Reserve thGorn Plus A&B | Sh Champion Shor

BreedIng HeIfers (B) 5th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Reserve ShorthornPlus B | Shown by: Abbie Collins

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Heart Of It all

Breeding Heifers angus

angus

Reserve (A): Jack Henderson

Reserve (B): Lydia Dance

CHianina

Champion (A&B): Lydia Dance

Reserve (A&B): Bailey Core

Maine-anjou

Hereford

Champion (B): Kylie Blanding

Reserve (A): Ali Muir Reserve (A): Lindsey Pugh

Champion (B): Lindsey Pugh

Reserve (B): Caitlin Decker

Maine-anjou

Hereford

Champion (A): Lindsey Pugh

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Reserve (B): Kathy Lehman

Heart Of It all

sHortHorn

sHortHorn

Reserve (A): Emily Dahse

Reserve (B): Chloe Martin

Champion (A&B): Clayton Boyert

PerCentage-siMMental

Breeding Heifers

sHortHornPlus

Reserve (A): Kathy Lehman

Reserve (B): Amber Shoemaker

siMMental

aoB

Reserve (A): Kennedy Core

Reserve (B): Rachel Garrison Champion (A&B): Brad Johnson

Reserve (A&B): Curtis Harsh

CoMMerCial

Reserve (A): Mattie Doerstler

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3rd Overall Market Animal (A) ) et Anima:lAl(A rk a M n io p m a itt Ch W d ex n Gra rve (B) | Shown by red Div. 2 (A) & Rese

Champion Maine A&B | Shown by: Taylor Darner

Champion Crossb

4th Overall Market Animal (A)

Champion Simmental (A) & Reserve (B) | Shown by: Chloe Martin

al (A) in nd Marketn (BA)n| im Reserve Gra ow Sh n by: Seth Mart Div. 2 (A) & Champio Reserve Crossbred

Market anIMal (a) 5th Overall Market Animal (A)

Champion Crossbred Div. 1 (A) | Shown by: Anne Thompson

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3rd Overall Market Animal (B)

et Anima:lSe(Bth M)artin rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra rve (A) | Shown by red Div. 2 (B) & Rese

Champion Crossbred Div. 1 (B) | Shown by: Elizabeth Heintz

Champion Crossb

4th Overall Market Animal (B) Champion Maine A&B | Shown by: Taylor Darner

al (B) nd Marketn (AA)n| im Reserve Gra ow Sh n by: Alex Witt Div. 2 (B) & Champio Reserve Crossbred

Market anIMal (B) 5th Overall Market Animal (B)

Champion Crossbred Div. 3 A&B | Shown by: Danielle Heintz

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Heart Of It all

Hereford

angus

Champion (A&B): Maverick Pugh

Reserve (A&B): Drew Weymouth Champion (A&B): Rylee Closser

CHianina

CHianina

Champion (A&B): Ross Jay House

Reserve (A): Adam Thompson

sHortHorn

Maine-anjou

Market aniMals

Reserve (B): Devin Aherin

Champion (A&B): Whitney Miller Reserve (B): Cam Deckling

Champion (A&B): Rachael & Rob Rogers

Reserve (B): Libby Strine

siMMental

sHortHornPlus

Reserve (A): Wyatt Daniels

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Reserve (A): Lindsey Pugh

aoB

Heart Of It all siMMental

Champion (A): Brandee Painter

Reserve (A): Tucker Marrs

aoB

Champion (B): Lindsey Pugh

CrossBred div. 1 Reserve (B): Brandee Painter

CrossBred div. 3

Champion (B): Paul Queck

Reserve (B): Danielle Whitted

Reserve (B): Clayton Main

Market Heifers

Reserve (A): Jessica Millenbaugh

CrossBred div. 4

Champion (A&B): Ashley Peter Champion (A): Kinzee Shafer

Reserve (A): Campbell Co.

Market Heifers

Market aniMals Champion (B): Campbell Co.

Reserve (B): Katie Frey

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Cow PalaCe Grand national October 17-27, 2013 San Francisco, Calif.

BreedinG Heifers

eding Heifer Grand Chas |mShowpion byn: DaBwsreon DalPorto Champion Angu

Reserve Grand Breeding Heifer Champion Commercial | Shown by: Taylor Olson

steers

pion Steerwton Grand Chaetm \ Shown by: Jay Ne Champion Mark

Reserve Grand Steer

Reserve Market \ Shown by: Julia Dayton

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Cow PalaCe

Hereford

Heifers

Angus

Reserve: Dawson Dal Porto Champion: Katherine Coleman

Reserve: Kaylee McInvale

AoB

sHortHorn

Champion: Taylor Allison

Reserve: Elizabeth Veitheer

MArket Heifer

Progress

steers

Champion: Aaron Kerlee

Champion: Tracy Bartels Reserve: Ashley Hewitt

Champion: Ashley Porter

Reserve: Kolby Steidlmayer

MArket Heifer

ProsePct

Champion: Leighton Dill

Reserve: Danielle Jess

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GeorGia NatioNal Fair October 3-13, 2013 Perry, Ga.

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra rnes | Shown by: Austin Ba

Champion Simmental | Shown by: Olivia Tierce

Champion Angus

4th Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Percentage-Simmental | Shown by: Case Wilson

nd BreedWinyagtt ChHaneidlefer r Reserve Gnflra uenced | Shown by: Champion Chi-I

BreediNG HeiFers 5th Overall Breeding Heifer Reserve Chi-Influenced | Shown by: Blaze Beasley

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GeorGia

Charolais

NatioNal Fair angus Reserve: Parker Sheridan

hereford

Champion: Will Mitchell

Reserve: Madison Miller

Reserve: Gabe Brogdon

shorthornPlus

limousin

Champion: Haley Kneece

Champion: Murdock Wynn Reserve: Jackson Schieszer

maine-anjou

Champion: Abby Frost

Reserve: Taylor Wheless Reserve: Landon Herring

Champion: Tom Morgan

Reserve: Logan Gilreath

simmental

shorthorn

Champion: Hannah Barrett

Reserve: Landis Seagraves

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GeorGia

aoB

NatioNal Fair PerCentage-simmental

Reserve: Cole Craig

CommerCial

Champion: Hanna Panter

Reserve: Cindy Cooper

Champion: Anna Collins

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Reserve: Makayla Holmes

Heifers

GeorGia NatioNal Fair October 3-13, 2013 Perry, Ga.

3rd Overall Market Animal

et Animal rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra es Bailey red | Shown by: Charl

Champion Chi-Influenced | Shown by: Ben Herring

Champion Crossb

4th Overall Market Animal Champion Charolais | Shown by: Hunter Womble

nd MarketManAleynimal Reserve Gra | Shown by: Presley Reserve Crossbred

Market aNiMals 5th Overall Market Animal Reserve Charolais | Shown by: Nicholas Mobley

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GeorGia

NatioNal Fair

limousin

steers Reserve: Matthew Beville

Chi-influenCed

maine-anjou

Champion: Charles Bailey

Reserve: Tori Klinger Champion: Cameron Brinson

Reserve: Rayne Gipson

shorthorn

aoB

Reserve: Kayleigh Rey Hale

Champion: Brock Weaver

Reserve: Justin Bass

Champion: Maddie Dean

simmental

Champion: Emaly Alley

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Reserve: Cole Dorsey

OhiO AGR hOlidAy ClAssiC December 14-15, 2013 Columbus, Ohio

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (A) ding Heifer (A) e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra rah Anne Davis ercial A | Shown by: Sa

Champion ShorthornPlus A | Shown by: Breanna Waugh

Champion Comm

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Champion AOB A&B | Shown by: Curtis Harsh

) nd BreedureinngCoHrryeifer (A Reserve Gra ial A | Shown by: La Reserve Commerc

BReedinG heifeRs (A) 5th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Champion MaineTainer A&B | Shown by: Janel Gilbert

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OhiO AGR hOlidAy ClAssiC December 14-15, 2013 Columbus, Ohio

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (B) ding Heifer (B) e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra cca Chamberlin ercial B | Shown by: Be

Champion Maine A&B | Shown by: Layne Sanders

Champion Comm

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Champion MaineTainer A&B | Shown by: Janel Gilbert

ing Heifer (B) Reserve GordraA&nBd| ShBowren ebyd: Devin Hay Champion Heref

BReedinG heifeRs (B) 5th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Reserve Commercial B | Shown by: Jackson Shane

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OhiO AGR

Angus

hOlidAy ClAssiC hereford

Reserve (A&B): Lydia Dance

ChiAninA

Champion (A&B): John Michael Knight

Reserve (A&B): Lindsey Pugh

shorthornPlus Reserve (A): Caleb Potter

ChiAninA

Champion (A): Breanne Gabriel

Reserve (A) & Champion (B): Abbie Collins

Reserve (B): Allison King

MAine/MAinetAiner

Champion (B): Collin Bowlin

AoB

Reserve (A): Allison Davis MaineTainer Reserve (A&B): Maci Chamberlin

shorthorn

Champion (A): Madison Saylor

Reserve (A) & Champion (B): Ben Harner

Reserve (B): Macy Burchett

shorthorn

Maine Reserve (A&B): Becca Chamberlin

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Breeding Heifers

OhiO AGR

hOlidAy ClAssiC

siMMentAl

siMMentAl

Reserve (A): Kady Davis

Reserve (B): Jon Prebble

Champion (A&B): Kyndall Williams

PerCentAge-siMMentAl

PerCentAge-siMMentAl

Champion (A): Amber Shoemaker

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Champion (B): Kylie Blanding

Reserve (A&B): Lindsey Miller

OhiO AGR hOlidAy ClAssiC December 14-15, 2013 Columbus, Ohio

3rd Overall Market Animal (A) et Animal (A) rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra r Darner A&B | Shown by: Taylo

Champion AOB A&B | Shown by: Bailey Rist

Champion Maine

4th Overall Market Animal (A) Champion Chianina A&B | Shown by: Hunter Weber

et Animale(A) rand Mark Reserve sbGred : Ross Hous Div. 4 A&B | Shown by Champion Cros

MARket AniMAl (A) 5th Overall Market Animal (A) Reserve Chianina A&B | Shown by: Brooke Egbert

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OhiO AGR hOlidAy ClAssiC December 14-15, 2013 Columbus, Ohio

3rd Overall Market Animal (B) et Animal (B) rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra n by: Alex Witt red Div. 3 A&B | Show

Champion Maine A&B | Shown by: Taylor Darner

Champion Crossb

4th Overall Market Animal (B) Champion Chianina A&B | Shown by: Hunter Weber

arket Animal (B) Reserve GA&raB |nShdowM n by: Bailey Rist Champion AOB

MARket AniMAl (B) 5th Overall Market Animal (B)

Champion Simmental A&B | Shown by: Jessica Millenbaugh

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OhiO AGR hOlidAy ClAssiC

hereford

Angus

Champion (A) & Reserve (B): Drew Weymouth Reserve (A) & Champion (B): Cole Hiser Champion (A&B): Olivia McHale

MAine-Anjou

ChiAninA

Reserve (A&B): Brooke Egbert

Reserve (A): Dylan Torrey

shorthornPlus

shorthorn

Market aniMals

Reserve (B): Brock Zwick

Champion (B): Justin Shonkwiler Reserve (A&B): Melissa Shafer

Champion (A&B): Jessica Millenbaugh

Reserve (A&B): Keely Trigg

AoB

siMMentAl

Champion (A&B): Whitney Miller

Reserve (A&B): Gerrett Davison

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OhiO AGR

CrossBred div. 1

hOlidAy ClAssiC CrossBred div. 1

Reserve (A): Natalie Wagner

CrossBred div. 2

Champion (B): Madison Boyd

Champion (A) & Reserve (B): Lori Millenbaugh

CrossBred div. 2 Reserve (A): Kylie Barclay

CrossBred div. 3

Champion (B): Brooke Hayhurst

Champion (A) & Reserve (B): Anne Thompson Reserve (B): Branden DeFrank

CrossBred div. 4

Reserve (A): Gretchen Simpson

CrossBred div. 3

Champion (A&B): Alex Witt Reserve (A): Amelia Willis

Reserve (B): Ashley Peter

MArket heifers

Market aniMals Champion (A&B): Campbell Cattle

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Reserve (A&B): Mattie Drew Doerstler

NECC ClassiC November 22-23, 2013 Norfolk, Neb.

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra eselmeyer | Shown by: Austin Vi

Champion Foundation Simmental | Shown by: Abi Henderson

Champion Angus

4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Hereford | Shown by: Dani Jo Stoltz

ing Heifer Reserve Ginara| Shnowd nBbyr: eBeeaudBremer Champion Chian

BrEEdiNg HEifErs 5th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Simmental | Shown by: TaraLee Hudson

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NECC ClassiC angus

6th Overall & Reserve Foundation Simm: Cade Bracker

7th Overall & Champion Shorthorn: Jaycee Schomberg

Charolais

Reserve: Savannah Schafer

Chianina Reserve: Olivia Lapke

Composite Charolais

Champion: Tayler Gall

Reserve: Cam Pryor

gelbvieh balanCer Reserve: Justin Ostrander

Chiangus

Champion: Tori Ferrari

Champion: Ashtyn Danker Reserve: Lynsey Schmitz

Limousin Champion: Korynn Clason

Lim-Flex Champion: Tressa Rasmussen

hereFord

limousin/limFlex

Champion: Abi Henderson

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Reserve: Kassidy Bremer

maine-anjou

NECC ClassiC salers

Reserve: Tejlor Strope

mainetainer

Champion: Ashtyn Danker

Champion: Whitney Reever

shorthorn Reserve: Hannah Groth

red angus

Champion: Kendall Shaw

Reserve: Brant Benes

Reserve: Kaydee Caldwell

shorthornplus

Champion: Emmet Caldwell

simmental

Reserve: Nicole Nichols Reserve: JessaLynn Hudson

CommerCial

Champion: Dylan Kiepe

Heifers Champion: Brad Staley

Reserve: Ashtyn Danker

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NECC ClassiC November 22-23, 2013 Norfolk, Neb.

3rd Overall Market Animal et Animal rk a M n io p m a Ch d n Gra Schmitz red | Shown by: Lacey

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Kassidy Bremer

Champion Crossb

4th Overall Market Animal Reserve Market Heifer | Shown by: Kade Kilmer

nd MarketltoAn Klneinimschamildt Reserve Getra Heifer | Shown by: Co Champion Mark

MarkEt aNiMals 5th Overall Market Animal Champion Charolais | Shown by: Chase Albers

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NECC ClassiC

steers angus 7th Overall & Champion ShorthornPlus: Hayden VanMeter

Chianina

6th Overall & Champion Simmental: Rylee Stoltz

Champion: Pason Frank

Reserve: Kali Stratman

Charolais

hereFord

Champion: Austin Plock

Reserve: David Roberts Reserve: Zach Huwaldt

Champion: Nocole Lange

Reserve: Chase Albers

shorthornplus

limousin

Champion: Connor Ross Hogan

Reserve: Colton Kleinschmidt

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NECC ClassiC November 22-23, 2013 Norfolk, Neb.

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

ding Heifer e e r B n io p m a Ch d n Gra eselmeyer | Shown by: Austin Vi

Champion Foundation Simmental | Shown by: Abi Henderson

Champion Angus

4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Hereford | Shown by: Dani Jo Stoltz

ing Heifer Reserve Ginara| Shnowd nBbyr: eBeeaudBremer Champion Chian

BrEEdiNg HEifErs 5th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Simmental | Shown by: TaraLee Hudson

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overall sHoWmansHip points Div. Last Name First Pts. 1 Courtney Brock 285 Courtney Madison 215 2 3 Brooks Chance 210 4 Ransom Ryanne 168 5 Stehr Caitlin 167 6 Kemp Brooke 145 7 Perryman Jake Paul 141 8 Hilburn Kyleigh 140 9 Turner Coltin 133 10 Myers Chance 129

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

sHoWmansHip points BY distriCt Div. Last Name First Pts. Junior Courtney Madison 215 Junior Kemp Brooke 145 Junior Turner Coltin 133 Junior Ward Trinity 124 Junior Edens Caleb 112 Junior Stehr Cammie 110 Junior Krebs Brant 108 Junior Wiginton Baylee 74 Junior Grossnicklas Clay 46 Junior Dobbs Sidney 42 Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int.

Courtney Stehr Perryman Hilburn Myers Kemp Runner Hayes Krebs Branen

Brock Caitlin Jake Kyleigh Chance Bridget Blake Blaklee Chance Lyndee

285 167 141 140 129 97 69 51 48 39

Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior

Brooks Ransom Jahn Chrz Prough Guthrie Blakley Storey Grossnicklas Evans

Chance Ryanne Cale Abbey Jace Will Reighly Jordan Jake Ashton

210 168 108 102 94 68 58 42 34 19

Heifer points BY division Breed Last Name First Dist. Pts. AOB Grossnicklas Clay SW 80 AOB Stewart Jenna NW 72 American American

Storey Jones

Jordan Jacob

SE C

102 84

Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus

Myers Ray Alexander Hyde Barnes Myers Shifflett Courtney Green Anderson

Chance Jackson Karly Bayli Jake Hudson Chase Brock Katie Dayla

C SE NW NW NE C SW NE NE NW

227 156 125 98 90 81 79 73 69 62

Bowen Chrz Rupp Kyler Cockrell

Kodee Abbey Joe Tanner Ashton

C NW NW NE SW

40 40 29 20 8

Char-Comp Evans Char-Comp Hilburn Char-Comp Kyler

Ashton SE 120 Kyleigh SE 113 Tanner NE 26

Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina

Silas Chrz Fuller Phillips Smith Ward Hoover Stehr Hilburn Senkel Padgett

Kody Abbey MaKayla Preston Kydie Trinity Paige Cammie Kyleigh Shaylee Cierra

C NW C SW SW NE NE SW SE SE SE

299 252 187 100 94 79 78 68 58 58 58

Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford

Courtney Chapman Rhodes Prough Kemp Ransom Hayes Kemp Courtney Hayes

Madison Victoria Kya Jace Bridget Ryanne Blaklee Brooke Brock Clayton

NE C SE SW NE NE SE NE NE SE

360 192 126 122 119 108 104 94 73 69

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Jahn Gilbert White White

Spencer Brittany Shelby Richard

SW SW NE NE

116 116 104 104

Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou

Senkel Chrz Harrison Blakley Courtney Elam Perryman Kellam Carson Fuller

Shaylee SE Abbey NW Savannah C Larahmy NE Brock NE Colt C Jake Paul NE Ashlyn SE Allison NE Makayla C

93 80 50 46 36 24 21 20 20 20

MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer

Brooks Ward Runner Blakley Coggins Head Blakley Padgett Silas

Chance Trinity Blake Reighly Macee Kyson Larahmy Cierra Kody

182 126 113 112 98 91 70 53 48

NE NE NE NE NE NW NE SE C

MTainer

Chrz

Abbey

NW 44

Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus

Guthrie Hutchison Bilderback

Will Brock Jason

NW 200 NW 92 SW 64

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Stehr Krebs McGowan Branen McNaught Thomas Krebs Gould Pritchett Cockrell

Caitlin SW Brant SE Christian SE Lyndee NE Kimber NW Darrell NW Chance SE Bailey Kaitlin NW Ashton SW

156 108 102 77 60 56 46 40 30 26

ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus

Stehr Baker Krebs Brooks Evans McNaught Turner Endres Silas

Cammie Kara Chance Chance Ashton Kimber Coltin Evan Kody

SW C SW NE SE NW NE NW C

162 100 36 27 26 20 20 16 14

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Jahn Prough Berlowitz Holder Robertson Armitage Grigg Grossnicklas Gould Brooks

Cale Jake Braelyn Kadee Kody Hannah Tyler Jake Emily Chance

SW SW C NE SW C SE SW C NE

148 80 50 30 28 20 15 10 10 10

%Simmental %Simmental %Simmental %Simmental %Simmental %Simmental %Simmental %Simmental %Simmental %Simmental

Stehr Courtney Schovanec Bowen Grossnicklas Blakey Carson Armitage Hicks Branen

Caitlin Brock Braden Kade Jake Adyson Allison Sarah Jordyn Kaylyn

SW NE NW C SW C SE C SW NE

163 113 98 46 44 41 40 40 31 24

Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial

Emberson Head Turner Fuller Purcell Brooks Courtney Jahn Pritchett Stehr

Abby Kyson Coltin MaKayla Nicholas Chance Brock Cale Kaitlin Caitlin

C NW NE C NE NE NE SW NW SW

215 169 149 109 103 91 85 75 70 70

Dist.

NE SW NW SW

Pts. 64 30 26 20

steer points BY division Breed Last Name First AOB Fuss Austyn AOB Stehr Cammi AOB Hill Braden AOB Glover Tommy

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AOB AOB AOB AOB

Guthrie Sperle Perryman Cullum

Will NW Ryan SW Jake Paul NE Julie SE

20 20 10 10

Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus

Hicks Swink Thompson Gibson Duff Church Shebester Thomas Holder Vernon

Jordyn Jaxon Cooper Brooke Kane Caden Cooper Darrel Kadee Austin

SW C NE NE SW SW SW NW NE SE

136 100 100 59 56 52 36 31 20 20

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Horn Hudgins Glover Elliott Knapp Hicks Endres Ford McHatton Phillips

Kalee C Charlie NE Tommy SW Aaron SE Jessalene SE Jordyn SW Evan NW Jace SE Dalton SE Jacey NW

106 98 66 60 38 38 22 20 20 20

Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina

Chrz Hudgins Glover Bonham Kemp Hicks Forgy Testerman Bilderback Kelln Thorp

Abbey Madison Tommy Baylor Bridget Jordyn Brett Mylah Lauren Becky Jamie

NW NE SW C NE SW SE SW SW NW NW

180 166 106 85 64 52 50 46 40 40 40

Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford

Glover Hill Holt Kemp Duff Courtney Dimmitt Evans Shebester Sperle

Tommy Braden Braden Brooke Drew Madison Julia Ashton Cooper Mariah

SW NW SW NE SW NE NW SE SW SW

80 76 66 56 52 50 46 36 30 26

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Pratz McGowan Edens Swink Elliott Davis Lewis Church Cato Stehr

Colten Haylie Caleb Jaxon Aaron Haven Lincoln Caden Abby Caitlin

C SE NW C SE NW NW SW SE SW

120 98 90 60 56 50 46 36 36 30

Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou

Starks Klaasen Perryman Goodson Imke Glover

Macy NW Raegan SW Jake Paul NE Gatlin NW Kaylee NW Tommy SW

166 111 101 96 96 92

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6 6 8 9 10

Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou Maine-Anjou

Ford Searcey Duff Courtney

Jace Sawyer Jacy Brock

SE SW SW NE

72 58 52 46

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Dimmit Julia Carney Alexia Jones Colby Grossnicklas Jake Creason Adam McNaught Kimber Grunewald Casey Creason Elese ZimmerschiedJosh Lewis Lincoln Klaassen Raegan

NW SW SE SW NW NW NW NW NE NW SW

186 48 46 46 40 32 20 20 16 10 10

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Perryman Goodson Edens Thompson Gibson Knapp Thorp Imke Branson Cato

Jake Paul NE Gatlin NW Caleb NW Raylyn NE Brooke NE Jessalyn SE Jake NW Kaylee NW Taylor NE Kolby SE

295 154 111 100 62 58 46 40 30 26

Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross

Bonham Hudgins Bilderback Starks Testerman Hill Purcell McGowan Baker Brown

Baylor C Madison NE Lauren SW Macy NW Mylah SW Matthew SE Nicholas NE Christian SE Kody SW Ashton C

210 108 95 88 79 60 59 53 50 50

overall top Heifer eXHiBitors Place Last Name First Name District Pts. 1 Stehr Caitlin SW 430 2 Courtney Madison NE 418 3 Chrz Abbey NW 416 4 Silas Kody C 367 4 Courtney Brock NE 367 6 Fuller MaKayla C 316 7 Brooks Chance NE 310 Head Kyson NW 308 8 9 Stehr Cammie SW 289 10 Myers Chance C 277 top noviCe Heifer eXHiBitors Place Last Name First Name District 1 Head Kyson NW 2 Emberson Abby C 3 Ward Trinity NE 4 Turner Coltin NE 5 Phillips Preston SW

Pts. 308 215 205 169 152

Gilbert Anderson Baker Hyde McNaught

Brittany Dayla Kara Lea Bayli Kimber

SW NW C NW NW

116 116 100 98 80

top Heifer eXHiBitors BY reGion Place Last Name First Name District Pts. 1 Emberson Abby C 215 2 Chapman Victoria C 192 3 Baker Kara Lea C 100 4 Bowen Kade C 96 5 Jones Jacob C 84 6 Armitage Hannah C 83 7 Myers Hudson C 81 8 Berlowitz Braelyn C 80 9 Brown Ashton C 75 10 Bowen Kodee C 70 10 Harrison Savannah C 70 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 10

Ward Coggins Turner Blakley Purcell Runner Kemp Ransom Green Blakley

Trinity Macee Coltin Reighly Nicholas Blake Bridget Ryanne Katie Larahmy

NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

205 183 169 167 162 137 119 118 118 116

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10

Guthrie Hutchison Alexander Anderson Schovanec Baker Pritchett Hyde Thomas McNaught Stewart

Will Brock Karly Dayla Braden Aaron Kaitlin Bayli Darrell Kimber Jenna

NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW

200 142 137 116 108 104 100 98 82 80 72

1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10

Hilburn Ray Evans Senkel Rhodes Storey Padgett Krebs

Kyleigh Jackson Ashton Shaylee Kya Jordan Cierra Brant

SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE

198 156 156 151 126 122 111 108

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Jahn Prough Phillips Jahn Gilbert Smith Grossnicklas Shifflett Cockrell Hicks

Cale Jace Preston Spencer Brittany Kydie Jo Clay Chase Ashton Paige Jordyn

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

223 202 152 140 116 94 80 79 71 65

overall top steer eXHiBitors Place Last Name First Name District Pts. 1 Perryman Jake Paul NE 406 2 Glover Tommy SW 405

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Bonham Hudgins Goodson Dimmit Starks Hicks Edens Chrz

Baylor Madison Gatlin Julia Macy Jordyn Caleb Abbey

C NE NW NW NW SW NW NW

top noviCe steer eXHiBitors Place Last Name First Name District 1 Glover Tommy SW 2 Gibson Brooke NE 3 Hill Braden NW 4 Creason Adam NW 5 Shebester Cooper SW 6 Forgy Brett SE 7 Brown Ashton C 8 Carney Alexis SW 9 Martin Aspyn NW 10 Vernon Trevor NW

331 274 259 258 254 226 201 180 Pts. 405 121 112 70 66 66 50 48 42 36

top steer eXHiBitors BY reGion Place Last Name First Name District Pts. 1 Swink Jaxon C 160 1 Horn Kalee C 136 2 Pratz Colten C 120 3 Brown Ashton C 50 4 Swink Tatum C 20 1 2 3

Gibson Hudgins Thompson

Brooke Charlie Raylyn

NE NE NE

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3 5 6 7 8 9 9

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NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

100 74 70 59 56 50 50

1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10

Imke Hill Thorp Davis Thorp Creason Lewis Thomas Martin Kelln

Kaylee Braden Jake Haven Jamie Adam Lincoln Darrel Aspyn Becky

NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW

156 112 98 84 70 70 56 53 42 40

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Elliott Ford Knapp McGowan McGowan Jones Forgy

Aaron Jace Jessalene Haylie Christian Colby Brett

SE SE SE SE SE SE SE

126 108 106 98 83 66 66

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SE SE SE SE

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Bilderback Klaassen Testerman Church Baker Duff Shebester Holt Searcy Duff

Lauren Raegan Mylah Caden Kory Drew Cooper Braden Sawyer Kane

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

175 133 125 88 82 68 66 66 58 56

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any breeders have elite females from which they can market valuable genetics and offspring. With the use of advanced reproductive technologies, more off-

spring can be propagated to help multiply the success of breeding and marketing programs. While many breeders are familiar with embryo transfer (ET), an increasing number of breeders are implementing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into their reproductive programs.

Embryo Transfer Conventional (in vivo) ET involves specific hormonal treatment (with follicle stimulating hormone) of donor cows and heifers to cause multiple follicles to ovulate.

The donors are bred using artificial insemination (AI) following super ovulation after estrus (standing heat). Approximately seven days after insemination, embryos are non-surgically collected or “flushed” from the donor’s uterus and transferred fresh into synchronous recipients who will serve as surrogate mothers, or frozen to be implanted at a later date.

Embryo transfer is one option that can increase a cow’s reproductive efficiency, allowing her to have numerous calves per year. While the average cow produces six to seven calves in her lifetime, ET can increase her reproductive efficiency to numerous calves per year – allowing breeders to multiply the success of their superior pedigrees.

Embryo transfer is a very accessible technology and produces the option to have embryos transferred fresh into synchronized recipients, or to have the embryos safely frozen to be transferred at a later date.

By creating more offspring that are valuable to a herd, breeders can advance their marketing opportunities, improve the reproductive performance, and enhance the rate of genetic gain.

In Vitro Fertilization An IVF collection, called an Aspiration or Ovum Pick Up (OPU), is the process of harvesting unfertilized oocytes, (unfertile eggs) directly from the ovaries of a donor cow or heifer. Recovered oocytes are fertilized one day after aspiration, and transferred seven days after fertilization. During this eight-day time period, they are cultured and grown in an incubator with controlled media, temperature and environment to mirror the cow’s uterus. They are then transferred into recipient cows seven days after the recipient’s standing heat or estrus, which is similar to the transfer process for embryos produced by embryo transfer.

Breeders who choose to use IVF technology have the opportunity to obtain more offspring from valuable females in their herd, similar to the benefit of embryo transfer.

Many breeders do not realize however, the additional benefits when using IVF. IVF is a technology that allows breeders to collect offspring from open cows, preg-

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nant cows, virgin heifers, as well as problematic females that have had difficulty in conventional breeding attempts. It is also possible to retrieve oocytes (unfertilized eggs) from donors shortly after a death event to produce one final genetic collection.

The applications of this technology allow breeders who would like to get a jump on the next generation to do so without altering other vital aspects of their breeding program. Historically, breeders were forced to decide whether to risk future productivity of young donors by flushing them as virgin heifers or just postponing embryo production until after their first calf. Using IVF technology to create pregnancies from a donor gestating her natural calf allows breeders to generate offspring from elite heifers and keeps them on an annual production cycle to calve on schedule with the rest of the herd.

When compared to embryo transfer, IVF may further maximize the potential of an elite female in a shorter time period, as the interval between IVF aspirations is shorter than the interval between traditional embryo transfer sessions.

It is possible to obtain IVF cycles every week or every other week, whereas most embryo transfer programs will collect donors every 60 days.

While conventional embryo transfer generally requires the use of two to three units of semen per donor, IVF can be used to maximize the value of rare, sexed, or expensive semen. One unit of semen can be applied to oocytes from multiple donors, or semen from several different bulls may be used to fertilize a group of oocytes collected from an elite female.

There is a perception in the industry that IVF is a more costly option. However, it actually becomes more cost effective than traditional embryo transfer on donors that produce limited numbers of embryos. This fact – coupled with the opportunity to increase the number of calves, the sex ratio of the calves and the ability to increase the opportunities for collection, makes IVF a leading choice for the progressive producer looking to increase the number of offspring that create the most value in their program.

What’s the best option for me?

Embryo transfer is likely the best choice for prolific embryo producing donors that can meet the owner’s embryo production needs. In this scenario,

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By Sara Kober

embryo cost is economical and in vivo embryos hold a slight pregnancy rate advantage for both fresh and frozen embryos when compared to IVF. In many instances, IVF provides more value. It is more cost effective to use IVF on low embryo production donors or females you would like to keep in the production cycle. Additionally, IVF can reduce donor boarding costs and semen costs by utilizing a single straw of semen to fertilize multiple embryos, with the opportunity to use more than one sire on a single donor aspiration.

IVF is also a more economical choice if offspring of one gender are strongly desired from bulls that do not have frozen sexed semen available. Even if the initial cost of the procedure is higher, the actual cost per embryo will often be lower.

Conclusion Depending on the specific needs of a breeder’s program, various approaches can be taken. It is important for producers to understand how each and every reproductive technology can be used to benefit your operation. While IVF may not be the answer for every donor program, many have realized it is a tool that offers unique opportunities to extend elite genetics provided by both proven donors and rare or expensive sires.

To effectively and economically integrate IVF technology into a breeding program, breeders are encouraged to carefully review their goals, understand the opportunities and limitations of both options, and work with the experienced, professional teams to determine the best advanced reproductive technology programs to meet their goals.

SOutH DAkOtA Jr. POINt SHOW ASSOcIAtION 2013-2014 | www.sdjps.com GrEEtINGS JuNIOrS:

Well the year has once again kicked off and with record attendance at the first shows of the season. I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and happy New Year! There were a few shows over Christmas break for juniors in SD; and I can’t think of a better way to get in some great family bonding!

I would like to remind members to make sure they get their livestock registered with the purebred breed association they are affiliated with.

Most point shows request registration papers at check in time. This is a busy time of year for breed registration offices so allow 3-4 weeks for your papers to arrive. This will hopefully save you late fees if you plan accordingly.

We have some great shows coming up such as : Sioux Empire Farm Show, the Jackrabbit Classic, and AGR Presiden-tial Preview.

Travel safe - Audra Scheel | SDJPS Director audra.sdjps@yahoo.com | www.sdjps.com Angus Heifers Brittany Bush ........................... 68 Tyler Bush................................ 55 Harlee Heim............................. 43 Talli Heim ................................. 21 Tate Bergh ............................... 20 samantha podzimek ............... 23 Brianna Erdmann....................... 3 Abby Repenning ........................ 3 charolais Heifers Kadon Leddy ........................... 33 corey Eggleston ...................... 26 Quinten christensen ................ 13 Kiera Leddy ............................. 11 chi Heifers justin Ringkob ......................... 65 Baylee Blake............................ 29 collin schmeidt........................ 19 jacob Lau ................................ 18 Kylie Harriman ........................... 8 commercial Heifers Nalea dunsmore...................... 77 samantha podzimek ............... 31 Brandon weidert...................... 29 Taryn sinkie ............................. 27 Adam Lau ................................ 18 Trevor Bergh .............................. 5 samantha podzimek ................. 1 Gelbvieh Heifers Logan Zemlicka ....................... 55 justin Ringkob ......................... 26 Regan Ringkob ........................ 19 Brandon weidert........................ 3 Gelbvieh Heifer duxbury, Anna ......................... 90 Ringkob, Haley ........................ 43 Ringkob, justin ........................ 23 Zemlicka, Logan ........................ 5 ceroll, Alexis .............................. 1 Hereford Heifer maesa dvorak ......................... 31 Haley Ringkob ......................... 31 Regan Ringkob ........................ 28

calah covey ............................ 25 sydney dvorak ........................ 25 Kelcy schaunaman.................. 23 Kelsey Repenning ................... 18 jacee dvorak........................... 16 madeline Loewe ........................ 3 Red Angus Heifers savannah Vogel ...................... 51 Kale pharis .............................. 45 Erin moncur ............................. 18 Randi Grussing .......................... 5 simmental Heifers shannon duxbury .................... 54 Foundation simmental Heifers Tate Bergh ............................... 43 Riley Zoss ................................ 38 Braden Grefe ........................... 36 shannon duxbury .................... 31 Riley schmeidt......................... 16 Tyler ogle ................................ 11 madeline Loewe ........................ 3 shorthorn Heifers Tyler ogle ................................ 33 Laura Alexander ...................... 11 shorthorn plus Heifers morgan schmeidt .................... 25 market Heifers Brenna johnson ...................... 52 micah Lau ................................ 45 Bailey dejong ......................... 39 Lane Krueger ........................... 33 Hilary Albrecht ......................... 26 Baylee Blake............................ 24 corey Eggleston ...................... 21 Trevor Bergh ............................ 20 Taylor sinkie ............................ 18 Erin moncur ............................... 9 Adam Lau .................................. 8 jc Forman ................................. 5 Lane Vanderwal ........................ 3 Angus steers colton Frei ............................... 50 Brianna Erdmann..................... 13

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maine-Anjou Heifers Haley Ringkob ......................... 51 Lane Krueger ........................... 44 drew dennert .......................... 33 maineTainer Heifers jc Forman ............................... 91 savannah Vogel ...................... 56 drew dennert .......................... 33 jacob Lau ................................ 16 Taryn sinkie ............................. 15 Bailey dejong ......................... 10 Lane Krueger ........................... 10 martina Albrecht....................... 10 julianna Albrecht ..................... 10 jacob Lau ................................ 10 Trevor Bergh .............................. 5 calah covey .............................. 3 cutler michalski ......................... 3 Brianna Erdmann....................... 1 charolais steers Kadon Leddy ........................... 56 Quinten christensen ................ 40 Kenzy Beare ............................ 31 Lane miller ............................... 30 corey Eggleston ...................... 28 colin Geppert ............................ 3 chi steers Nalea dunsmore.................... 120 Taylin Albrecht ......................... 43 Kale pharis .............................. 37 Kylie Beare .............................. 28 calah covey ............................ 17 Riley schmeidt......................... 17 Baylee Blake............................ 10 colin Geppert .......................... 10 Bailey dejong ........................... 8 callie Frei .................................. 4 Hereford steers justin Ringkob ......................... 35 Lane miller ............................... 20 Ella stiefvater .......................... 18 calah covey ............................ 10 Hadley stiefvater ....................... 5 maine-Anjou steers Brent Nelson ............................ 62 sydney dvorak ........................ 23 colton Frei ............................... 21 Lane miller ............................... 10 calah covey .............................. 8 Trevor Bergh .............................. 4 Kasey michalski ......................... 3 maesa dvorak ........................... 1 simmental steers callie Frei ................................ 45 Lane miller ............................... 35 Harlee Heim............................. 31 shannon duxbury .................... 20 Logan Zemlicka ......................... 8 Kylie Harriman ........................... 6 commercial steers Nalea dunsmore...................... 83 George dennert ....................... 62 makayla Nelson ....................... 61 Adam Lau ................................ 35 callie Frei ................................ 29 sydney Blair ............................ 10

colton Frei ................................. 8 dalton podoll ............................. 5 Laura Alexander ........................ 5 dallis Vanderwal ....................... 5 justin Krell ................................. 3 Red Angus steers cutler michalski ....................... 13 Brianna Erdmann..................... 10 shorthorn plus steers Taylin Albrecht ......................... 33 Tate Berg ................................. 26 collin Vanderwal ..................... 18 dalton podoll ............................. 1

BEEF SHOWMANSHIP jr. jr. (age 8-10) NaLea dunsmore .................... 38 Korbin Leddy ........................... 35 Kylie Harriman ......................... 30 Tate Bergh ............................... 29 Trevor Bergh ............................ 26 Harlee Heim............................. 25 Kylie Beare .............................. 23 Lane Krueger ........................... 10 jacee dvorak ............................ 5 Regan Ringkob .......................... 2 junior (age11-13) savannah Vogel .....................86 Logan Zemlicka ......................57 maesa dvorak ........................41 George dennert ......................26 samantha podsimek ..............23 makayla Nelson ......................21 callie Frei ...............................19 Kale pharis .............................12.5 Brent Nelson ...........................11 morgan schmeidt ...................10 Tyler ogle ...............................7 micah Lau ...............................6 collin schmeidt.......................3.5 Erin moncur ............................3 storm johnsen .......................2 colton Frei ..............................2 senior (age 14-21) shannon duxbury ...................88 Riley Zoss ...............................29 Taylin Albrecht ........................25 Adam Lau ...............................24 Brandon weidert.....................15 Brittany Bush ..........................15 Bailey dejong ........................11 calah covey ...........................10 sydney dvorak .......................6 Riley schmeidt........................2 drew dennert .........................2 Haley Ringkob ........................2 Talli Heim ................................2 justin Krell ..............................1 Kadon Leddy ..........................1 justin Ringkob ........................1 Taylor sinkie ...........................1 Taryn sinkie ............................1 Brianna Erdmann....................1

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he Mule Deer Foundation, in early December, joined 29 sportsmen-conservation organizations to urge Congress to support tax incentives for private landowners who donate conservation easements on their property.

The groups sent a letter to members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus urging them to co-sponsor bills in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate that would make these conservation tax incentives permanent.

“Giving private landowners a tax incentive for placing their property under a conservation easement is a win-win for landowners and wildlife, and it is essential that Congress act to make these deductions permanent,” commented Mule Deer Foundation President, Miles Moretti. “Conservation easements help keep working lands in the hands of farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners. It also provides key habitat benefits for wildlife, including mule deer.”

Enhanced conservation tax deductions have been in place since 2006 were a large factor in increasing the pace of donated conservation easements by a third to more than a million acres each year. Landowners who make a conservation donation can deduct the fair market value of their donation, up to 50% of their adjusted gross income, in the year of the donation and over a subsequent 15-year period. But the authorization for the program expires at the end of this year.

Legislation in the Senate (the Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act, S. 526) and the House (the Conservation Easement Incentive Act, H.R. 2807) would make the incentive permanent and sportsmen’s groups are urging members of Congress to sign on in support.

“Mule deer thrive in areas where there is large, unfragmented habitat and private ranch lands provide a significant portion of this habitat throughout their range,” Moretti continued. “Enhanced conservation tax provisions are cost-effective and help ‘land rich, cash poor’ ranching families to stay on the land. I hope that western lawmakers recognize this valuable program and join in support of these bills being considered by Congress.” – The Mule Deer Foundation

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Wildlife and Western artist JAReD PAuL WILSon

“I am at peace in the outdoors with wildlife.

My work is not to recreate that but to interpret what I experienced.”

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hen Jared Paul Wilson was growing up near Aledo, Texas, just west of Fort Worth, he was fascinated by the cattle in the pasture next to his house and spent as much time as possible exploring the outdoors.

Then he went inside to draw pictures of what he found. Today, that little boy has grown into a respected artist specializing in pencil drawings of the wildlife, western culture and landscape of Texas. His artwork is described as realistic and authentic.

“I try to explain what I see,” Wilson says. “I am at peace in the outdoors with wildlife. My work is not to recreate that but to interpret what I experienced.”

While he says there isn’t a medium

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that he hasn’t explored, he prefers pencil, specifically Prismacolor Premier Soft Color pencils, which give his art a photorealistic feel. His art teacher at Mansfield High School introduced him to this medium and he ran with it.

Wilson has led an extraordinary life, having battled cancer twice and being homeless for a while after college. It was during this hard time that he wrote a children’s book – “Shoe Fly, Don’t Bother Me.” Today his artwork has won many awards and is found in private collections and exhibits all over the world. Last summer, Wilson traveled to Parker Ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii and roamed over 130,000 acres of the most beautiful and unique ranchland found on the globe.

“I’m always looking for new ranches to go out and document,” he explains. “State

parks are also great places to go to see many different things. Particularly in Texas, the terrain and the animals start to change very quickly as you explore. “ Wilson also is available for commission pieces if you’re interested in documenting special animals, places, etc. He offers seminars as well if you want to learn about technique and create your own masterpieces.

To any budding artists reading this, he offers this advice: “A lot of people say to me, ‘You are living the dream, doing what you love.’ That is true, but realistically dreams come with a price. It’s a lot of hard work and practice.

You don’t just wake up as a child and draw like this. Pursue your interest in drawing, but challenge yourself to get better and better.”

Above: Catch Me If You Can Right: Backyard Trails Below: Rawhide Tough and Bull Strong

Above: Birds Eye View

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Pro-Gun Ad Banned from Super Bowl Airing

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he Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) recently proposed a statewide elk hunt for 2014. According to the Oklahoman, the proposal, if approved, would allow hunters to harvest one bull or cow elk to aid in controlling the increasing population.

Currently, elk hunting is closed on all DWC-owned and -managed lands. Only a small number of sportsmen are fortunate enough to be able to hunt on private land or participate in a controlled hunt.

One of the best hunting grounds for elk in the state remains the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. In 1966, the refuge opened up to elk hunters through a partnership between the DWC and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a way to curb the local populations. Since then, elk have been spotted in at least 33 of Oklahoma’s counties and farmers are reporting problems from the burgeoning herds.

“And almost everywhere they are, they are causing issues, primarily agricultural depredation issues,” said DWC wildlife division chief Alan Peoples.

An absence of natural predators means that the elk have free range over much of Oklahoma. Experts say that the herds found in the state now are primarily refugees from wildlife refuges such as Wichita Mountains, Pushmataha, Cookson Hills, Spavinaw, and Cherokee. According to the DWC, unmanaged elk may overpopulate their existing range and cause habitat damage if left unchecked.

The proposal must be approved by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission before the DWC can move forward. Regulations in wildlife refugees such as Wichita Mountains will not be affected. – OutdoorHub

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ccording to a conservative website (Top Right news), “Daniel Defense, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and retailers in the firearms industry, was willing to pay top dollar for a commercial in the 2014 nFL Super Bowl. But the commercial — emphasizing personal responsibility, family security, and fundamental rights – was rejected “due to the rules the nFL has set into place for [Daniel Defense’s] category.”

“This despite the fact that Daniel’s Defense does not actually violate those ‘rules.’ Top Right news looked in the nFL rulebook and we quote: ‘The nFL’s Advertising Policy addresses several Prohibited Advertising Categories, including guidelines for ads featuring alcohol, video games, movies, prescription drugs, and, of course, firearms.

‘The firearms portion of the nFL’s Prohibited Advertising Categories states: ‘5. Firearms, ammunition or other weapons are prohibited; however, stores that sell firearms and ammunitions (e.g., outdoor stores and camping stores) will be permitted, provided they sell other products and the ads do not mention firearms, ammunition or other weapons.’

“According to these guidelines, Daniel Defense’s Super Bowl commercial does not violate nFL policy for two reasons: 1) Daniel Defense has a brick-and-mortar store, where they sell products other than firearms such as apparel; and 2) The commercial itself does not mention firearms, ammunition or weaponry.

“So the 62-second ad features no firearms, and Daniel Defense was even willing to swap out the company’s rifle logo at the end of the ad with an American flag — but the nFL rejected them a second time.”

The ad itself shows a working dad, who was apparently in the military at one time, coming home to his loving wife and a new baby. The voiceover describes how the dad feels about his responsibility to protect his family and how he believes nobody has the right to tell him how he can or can’t do that.” Very simple, but apparently not politically correct enough to air during the Super Bowl alongside the usual risqué ads and musical acts.

Check out Daniel Defense Super Bowl Ad on You Tube to judge for yourself.

January 19, 2014 - The Rock Online Sale January 23, 2014 - NWSS Steer Show January 24, 2014 - January 26, 2014 - MSU AGR Beef Preview Show January 24, 2014 - Went Blacks Production Sale January 24 - 26, 2014 - VCCP Winter Classic Preview Show January 25, 2014 - Pryority One Sale January 25, 2014 - Eastern Elite Production Sale January 26, 2014 - GoodFellas Bull Sale January 27, 2014 - Holmes Show Cattle Online Elite Bull Sale January 29, 2014 - Top Sires Frozen Treasures Online Semen Sale

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January 31 - Feb. 2, 2014 - Missouri AGR Classic Steer and Heifer Show February 1, 2014 - Eastern Exposure Sale February 1, 2014 - Dakota Classic Sale February 2, 2014 - Burke Show Cattle 23rd Annual Sale February 8, 2014 - February 9, 2014 - Gibson County Preview Show February 8, 2014 - Duff Cattle Co. Power Plus Female Sale February 9, 2014 - KOLT Ranch Ready Online Bull Sale February 11, 2014 - Werning Cattle Co. Production Sale February 12, 2014 - High Proof Online Bull Sale February 14, 2014 - February 16, 2014 - Purdue AGR Preview Show February 15, 2014 - Factory Direct Pitchers and Catchers Sale February 15, 2014 - Martin Livestock Dual Threat Sale Feb. 15 - Feb. 23, 2014 - Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Show and Sales February 18, 2014 - Breeding for Banners Online Bull Sale February 18, 2014 - Aces Wild Ranch Online Bull and Genetic Sale February 21, 2014 - Money in the Tank Sale February 22, 2014 - SDSU AGR Presidential Classic February 22, 2014 - Illini Classic Sale February 23, 2014 - SDSU Jackrabbit Classic Show February 23, 2014 - Southwest Simmental Group Spring Production Sale February 24, 2014 - Goddard Cattle Co. Online Bull Sale February 28, 2014 - March 2, 2014 - Kentucky Beef Expo Feb. 28, 2014 - March 2, 2014 - Kansas State AGR/B&B Kickoff Show March 1-2, 2014 - University of Missouri Block and Bridle Show March 3, 2014 - Bred for Banners Online Fall Born Steer and Heifer Sale March 3, 2014 - Gateway Genetics Bull Sale March 3, 2014 - Gamble Angus Brothers to Champions Online Bull Sale March 8, 2014 - Red Hill FFA Classic Show March 8, 2014 - March 9, 2014 - Sneak A Peek Show March 13, 2014 - March 14, 2014 - Modoc Madness Online Sale March 15, 2014 - Chi Connection Sale March 16 - 19, 2014 - Sullivan Farms/Gana-Nisley No Bull Online Sales March 20, 2014 - Tree Lane Farms Summer and Fall Born Sale March 22, 2014 - Cyclone Trace Shorthorns UpFront Spring Edition Sale March 22, 2014 - March 23, 2014 - ISU Two Day Spectacular Shows

*This list is provided as a courtesy. While we do our best to keep a complete and accurate Coming Events list, occasionally errors or omissions may occur. We are not liable and make no guarantees regarding the accuracy of its content.

March 25, 2014 - AJCA Online Fundraiser Event March 29, 2014 - Bill Rogers Classic Show March 29, 2014 - Western Illinois Hoof and Horn Show April 4, 2014 - Prairie View Farms Spring Sale April 5 - 6, 2014 - Univ. of IL Hoof N Horn/Lake Land College Spring Showdown April 6, 2014 - Gamble Angus Roll the Dice Online Heifer Sale May 1, 2014 - American Royal Steer Ownership Deadline

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ANNOUNCEMENTS TExas TECH MEaT JUdgIng TEaM WIns Third-ConseCuTive naTional Championship Texas Tech University students earned the school’s 11th national championship in meat judging November 17 at the American Meat Science Association’s International Meat Judging Contest held in Dakota City, Neb. This is the third consecutive year that Texas Tech has won the title, making it only the second university in the history of intercollegiate meat judging to accomplish the feat.

The team won the lamb judging, pork judging, specifications and reasons divisions. The students finished second in placings and beef grading.

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“We are very proud of the efforts of these young men and women and their representation of our university on a national stage,” said M. Duane Nellis, president of Texas Tech. “The meat judging program has a successful and storied history and continues to be the benchmark nationally for other programs. A tremendous amount of praise and gratitude goes to Coaches Mark Miller and Loni Woolley and to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources for its dedication and commitment to our students.”

We are of the efforts of these young men and women and their representation of our university on a national stage.

The team won the contest by a 51-point margin. The remaining top five teams in the contest included Angelo State University, Kansas State University, Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University.

Individual placements included: Christy Woerner, high individual; Austin Langemeier, fourth; Nick Hardcastle, fifth; and Kassandra Ognoskie, eleventh. Woerner and Langemeier were both named First Team All-American Team members. The members of the All-American Teams are selected based upon scholastic achievement and competition performance. Ognoskie was named Second Team All-American.

The prestigious Rachel Hamilton Spirit Award, an award given in recognition of the commitment, dedication and teamwork displayed during a team member’s meat judging career was given to Childers.

“This is a very special group of students who have worked hard this year,” said Mark Miller, professor and San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Distinguished Chair in Meat Science. “They courageously came back from a loss at the Eastern National and the American Royal contests and committed themselves to working hard as a team to win decisively at the International.”

The team was coached by Woolley, who is a graduate student, along with Miller.

Texas Tech now boasts a total of 11 national championships in intercollegiate meat judging (1989, 1991, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013). Because the university has won it three times again, the trophy will be retired at Texas Tech. This is the third cup to be retired on the campus.

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rooke Jensen, Courtland, Kan., was crowned the 2013-14 National Hereford Queen during the 2013 American Royal National Hereford Show in Kansas City. Born into the Hereford breed, Brooke has her work cut out for her as she begins her year long journey as an agriculture advocate, the face of the Hereford breed and a role model for countless young Hereford women.

“As a young girl, I always looked up to the National Hereford Queen. They were an inspiration of the kind of person I should grow up to be: a poised leader, intelligent and kind,” Brooke says. “I want to be a role model and make an impact on the youth like the past queens did for me.”

As longtime members of the Hereford industry themselves, Kevin and Sheila Jensen have raised their daughter and two sons, Brady and Ben, since birth in an environment full of a passion for Hereford cattle. Brooke competed against six other young women from across the U.S. for the title. The National Hereford Queen program is managed by the National Hereford Women. Queen candidates are evaluated on their involvement with and knowledge of the Hereford breed, behavior, attitude, appearance and interaction with producers, as well as their résumés and interviews. Judges look for a responsible, well-rounded young lady who is willing to spend an entire year traveling all over the country to represent the Hereford breed to her best ability.

First runner-up honors went to Amy Green, Munfordville, Ky.; Katie Burns, Coulterville, Ill., was named second runner-up and Miss Congeniality.

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Brooke began showing cattle at a young age and exhibited her first animal at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Indianapolis, Ind., in 2003, when she was 7 years old.

Since then, Brooke has accomplished numerous achievements both in the ring and through other National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) activities such as the Hereford Bowl and contests including extemporaneous speaking, team fitting, team marketing and photography.

With her poise and determination, she is a fierce competitor in the national showmanship contest each year. Through the years, she has been named champion peewee, reserve junior and reserve intermediate showman. In the Kansas Junior Hereford Association (KJHA) she has served as a director for two years and as the 2013 Kansas Hereford always looked up to the Queen.

as a young girl, i national hereford Queen. They were an inspiration of the kind of person i should grow up to be.

“Herefords are a huge part of my life,” Brooke says. “It’s an incredible experience being actively involved in an industry with the most amazing, hardworking people in the world.”

After graduating from high school in May 2014, Brooke plans to attend Kansas State University to pursue a dual major in agricultural business and food science. Ultimately, Brooke would like to be employed in a field related to food science where she hopes to promote the beef industry. Even in the future, Brooke plans to stay true to her Hereford roots by continuing to build her herd of purebred Hereford cattle and remaining active in the showring.

“The Hereford industry is huge right now, and I am so happy to be a part of it,” Brooke says. “‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ is the only way to describe what this means to me. I’m honored to represent the breed that built me.”

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Drought Lingering Through Early 2014

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rought likely won’t go away during the early months of 2014, according to the latest “Drought Monitor” report released on December 19, 2013. The map, put together by the National Drought Mitigation Center, shows about one-third of the country was in moderate or worse drought as of Dec. 17.

Western states, in particular, will see conditions of severe to extreme to exceptional drought as well as pockets up through the Plains from the Texas Panhandle to Nebraska.

The U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook – valid from December 19, 2013 thru March 31m, 2014, also indicates persistent and/or intensifying drought in these areas as well.

“Scattered areas of drought from eastern Texas northeastward through eastern Missouri and central Illinois are expected to improve or be removed from the Drought Monitor by the end of March 2014,” according to the report.

“Heavy precipitation (was) anticipated in association with a strong storm system between Dec. 19th and Christmas Day across this region, with amounts of 1.5 to 3.0 inches or a little more. Forecasts either lean toward dryness or favor neither precipitation extreme thereafter, but in addition to the effects of this storm system, this region of expected improvement climatologically experiences moisture recharge more often than do areas farther to the north and west, where the first three months of the year are drier than most other seasons. Bottom line – the short-term storm system and climatological considerations point toward drought improvement (in this region), though confidence is low.

“Farther north and west – across the rest of the Plains and the upper Midwest – the first three months of the year are drier than most other seasons. Climatologically, the moisture budget dries out more frequently than it recharges, except in areas where snowpack or frozen soils exist for much of the period. Most of the Plains and upper Midwest are expected Bottom line – the short-term to miss the brunt of the storm system and climatologimoisture associated with cal considerations point toward the pre-Christmas storm drought improvement (in this resystem, though areas of gion), though confidence is low. northern Texas and adjacent New Mexico and Oklahoma could receive over an inch. Following the storm, there are enhanced chances or below-normal precipitation to the north of central Texas and eastern New Mexico during the last week of the year, and the odds favor a drier than normal January for most of Texas and the southern tier or Oklahoma.

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unlike areas farther to the east and to the west. Taking all this into consideration, drought persistence is anticipated but no expansion is forecast at this time, save for the westernmost fringe of the Big Bend region of Texas.

“From the Rockies westward, climatologically, January – March varies from a slightly dry time of year in the eastern and southern Rockies (where 10% to 20% of annual precipitation usually falls) to a very wet time of year in California (more than 45% of annual precipitation on average). Areawide, it is an important season for snowpack to accumulate and provide a ready source of water for the ensuing warm and (in western sections) dry time of year. Thus January – March precipitation is of particular importance to this entire region.

“From central and southern sections of the Rockies westward through most of the Intermountain West and the West Coast, light to moderate precipitation is forecast for the first 7 days of the period, followed by enhanced chances for below-normal precipitation during the ensuing week. For January, below-normal precipitation is favored from central and southern California southeastward into northeastern Arizona while surplus precipitation is more likely from central Idaho to the north and east, with neither extreme favored elsewhere. As a whole, the outlook for the first three months of the year has enhanced chances for deficient precipitation from New Mexico and western Colorado westward through the southern half of Nevada and the central and southern sections of California.”

– National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center

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Cattle ProduCers PrePare for 2014

By Dr. Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist

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attle markets are heading into the final holiday period of 2013 at record or near-record price levels across the board. Cattle slaughter and beef production are falling as the market transitions into a much tighter supply situation in 2014. Cattle and beef prices are expected to push to even higher record levels in 2014. Tight feeder cattle supply will be the major market driver in the coming year with the smallest calf crop since the 1940s squeezed ever tighter with fewer feeder cattle imports and the prospect of increased heifer retention. This cattle and beef market forecast depends on continued moderation of drought conditions. While overall drought conditions in the country are the best since 2010, there remain widespread areas of marginal to exceptional drought that could quickly regress into more severe drought. It is important to monitor conditions through the winter and especially into the spring to determine market expectations and management plans for the year.

For most producers, 2014 plans should begin with a forage production and management plan. In many cases, forages are in a state of reduced productivity due to drought conditions and must be managed for recovery. This will determine the overall carrying capacity of the ranch as well as the needed rest and recovery periods for forage. Obviously, the potential for continued or redeveloping drought must also be considered, especially early in the year.

The forage management plan will dictate the level and type of cattle production that is possible. Many producers have reduced cow numbers in recent years and need to develop a herd rebuilding plan. There are indications that herd rebuilding has begun in late 2013 with increased heifer retention implied by lower heifer inventories in feedlots and very strong heifer market prices combined with sharply reduced beef cow slaughter in the second half of the year. Individually, producers need to determine how much and how fast herd recovery is prudent given forage conditions, drought potential, financial considerations and other management factors. Cow-calf producers should not overlook the potential for stocker/ backgrounding programs using retained raised calves and/or purchased stockers to compliment cow-calf production in terms of optimal forage use seasonally while facilitating forage recovery. Stockers can provide income potential or heifer development opportunities for herd growth while minimizing the year-round forage demands of cows.

While profit/return potential is high in 2014, given expectations for record cattle prices, producers can do the most to capitalize on these market opportunities by managing cost of production. Perhaps the biggest challenge will be the cost of replacement females. Many producers (and lenders) are concerned about the financial feasibility of replacement heifer and cow costs. One of the factors that determines what a heifer or cow is worth is the annual cost of production which directly affects net returns. Now is the time for producers to assess production and management practices to see if there are potential adjustments to implement in 2014. Feed costs are the largest component of annual cow costs with harvested forage and supplemental feed making up the largest part of feed costs. In many instances, better grazing management is the easiest and most feasible way to reduce harvested forage and supplemental feed needs by increasing the production, quality and timing of forage for grazing. – Cow/Calf Corner

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NAILE

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

eding Heifer Grand Chea|mShowpion byn: TaBylorreHett Champion Main

BrEEdINg HEIfErs Angus

MAine-Anjou

Champion: Carter Ward

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Reserve: Sydney Schnoor

Reserve: Brandon Olivier

NAILE

ChArolAis

Junior Heifers

hereford

Champion: Melissa Grimmel Reserve: Kiley Elder

ChiAninA

Champion: Taylor Goering

Reserve: Korbin Collins Champion: Bailey Core

Reserve: Mason Walker

ChiAngus

liMousin

Reserve: Karlie Becking

Champion: Colton Kitley

Reserve: Elizabeth Beer

Champion: Kelsey Delaplaine

gelbvieh

Champion: Lucas Wisnefski

Reserve: Micaela Fosdick

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red Poll

NAILE

Reserve: Kendra Nunan

siMAngus

shorthorn

Champion: Adam Miller

Champion: Tyler Adcock Reserve: Andrew Hodges

shorthornPlus

Champion: Sara Sullivan

Reserve: Jake Bloomberg Champion: Brandon Hagie

Reserve: Kane Aegerter

siMMentAl

Aob

Champion: Allison Reed

Reserve: Kiley Elder

Champion: Kori Jeanne McLaughlin

Junior Heifers Reserve: Adam AcMoody

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NAILE

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

MArkEt stEErs

pion Market Steer Grand Chanm Bellar Shown by: Sutto

et Steer Reserve Gr Boranhnamd Mark

Pen of heifers

Shown by: Baylo

fEEdEr CALvEs Pen of steers

Champion: Jeff Miller

Reserve: Jeff Miller

Champion: Foreman Cattle Co.

Reserve: Heath Feichtner

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NAILE

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

fEEdEr HEIfErs

pion Feeder Heifer Grand ChOtam to Shown by: Brad

Reserve Grand Feeder Heifer Shown by: Jeff Miller

fEEdEr stEErs

der Steer Grand ChaanmCapttlioe Con. Fee Shown by: Forem

Reserve Grand Feeder Steer Shown by: Payton Farrer

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NAILE

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

sHortHorN stEErs

turity Steer

thorn Fu Grand Chammhpavioe n Shor Shown by: Chase To

Reserve Grand Shorthorn Futurity Steer Shown by: Clay Kretzmeier

sHortHorNPLus

s Steer

pion ShorthornPlu Grand Chonam Richards Shown by: Land

Reserve Grand ShorthornPlus Futurity Steer Shown by: Tejlor Strope

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NAILE open females Angus

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

Reserve: Sydney Schnoor

Champion: Blake Sweeter

Reserve: Kennedy Vanzant

Champion: Sara Sullivan

Reserve: Leslie Rogers

ChiAninA

ChArolAis

Champion: Logan Wright

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NAILE open females ChiAngus

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

Reserve: Wilson Cattle/Hunter Hamilton

Champion: JW LeDoux

Reserve: Pleasant Meadows Farm

Champion: Bradley Piles

Reserve: Garrett Teeter

gelbvieh bAlAnCer

gelbvieh

Champion: Higgins Farms

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NAILE open females hereford

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

Reserve: Devin Hay

Champion: Heart Felt Farms

Reserve: Micaela Fosdick

Champion: Micaela Fosdick

Reserve: Etherton Farms

liMflex

liMousin

Champion: David Hockett

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NAILE open females MAine-Anjou

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

Reserve: Taylor Hett

Champion: Cade Van Vliet

Reserve: Kori Jeanne McLaughlin

Champion: Mason & Shawn Leifeste

Reserve: KLD Mini Herefords

Mini-hereford

MAinetAiner

Champion: Alexis Wright

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NAILE open females red Angus

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

Reserve: Treelane/Hoffman

Champion: Adam Miller

Reserve: Kendra Nunan

Champion: Casey Pitchfield

Reserve: Circle A Farm

sAntA gertrudis

red Poll

Champion: TC Reds

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NAILE

sAlers

open females

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

Reserve: Street/Morrow

Champion: Silver Spur Salers

Reserve: Dixon Land & Cattle

Champion: Sara Sullivan

Reserve: Andrew Hodges

shorthorn

sAlers oPtiMizer

Champion: Jase Beltz

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NAILE open females shorthornPlus

November 9-22, 2013 Louisville, Ky.

Reserve: Avery Bennett

Champion: Collin Watson

Reserve: Anna Maulsby

Champion: Cagney Effling

Reserve: Kiersten Jass

siMAngus

siMMentAl

Champion: Sara Sullivan

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NAILE

livestock Judging sENIor grANd

JuNIor JUNIO.

1st Place team Overall: texas a&m University Keaton Dodd, Makayla Spaman, Everleigh Hayes, Corey Sanchez, Justin James 2nd: Kansas state University - Jared Wynn, Claire Martin, Corey Wilkins, Dustin Aherin, Parker Henley 3rd: texas tech University - Lane Halfmann, Emily Jackson, Jordan Richburg, Blake Davis, Nick Riecke 4th: Western Illinois University - Jamie Bobell, Dillon Lemenager, Matt Morrison, Sam Mattingly, AJ Stockdale 5th: Oklahoma state University - Tayler Graham, Brock Herren, Dalton Newell, Kass Pfeiffer, Maverick Squires

1st Place team Overall: Fort scott community college Randee Corns, Blaine French, Jacie Sweeney, Riley McKenney, Rachel Dotson 2nd: Butler community college - Sam Anthony, Jacquelyn St. George, Dyson Runyan, Blythe Graham, Elizabeth Nixon 3rd: redlands community college - Rick Burns, Kyndal Reitzenstein, Matt Walta, Kale Hensely, Emma Vickland 4th: northeastern Oklahoma a&m - Ethan Propp, Lindsay Tasos, Morgan Merley, Jacob Embry, Sara Green 5th: lake land college - Marie Lock, Jordan Fledderjohann, Blake Ford, Dan Amann, Shelby Peterson

tOP 10 IndIvIdUals Overall: 1. Justin James, texas a&m University 2. lane Halfmann, texas tech University 3. sam mattingly, Western Illinois University 4. caleb sadler, University of Kentucky 5. Willie Weis, Iowa state University 6. catharine Koroulis, colorado state University 7. Brock Herren, Oklahoma state University 8. cody reichart, Purdue University 9. Jared Wynn, Kansas state University 10. claire martin, Kansas state University

tOP 10 IndIvIdUals Overall: 1. Kyndal reitzenstein, redlands community college 2. Blaine French, Fort scott comm. college 3. Jordan Fledderjohann, lake land college 4. riley mcKenney, Fort scott community college 5. Katie lewis, lincoln land college 6. morgan merley, northeastern Oklahoma a&m 7. Hank levan, Black Hawk east 8. sara Green, northeastern Oklahoma a&m 9. elizabeth nixon, Butler community college 10. Kaitlin Pritchett, connors state college

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ArkAnsAs

stAte FAir

ChArolAis

Angus

Breeding Heifers

Champion: Keely Plyler Reserve: Carson Cole

BeefmAster

Champion: Katlyn Tunstill

Reserve: Lyndon Youngblood Champion: Sandra Rappold

Reserve: Sandra Rappold

BrAhmAn

hereford

Reserve: Jodi Schaeffer

Champion: Brooke Pigeon

Reserve: Megan Pigeon

Champion: Sara Sweat

BrAngus

Champion: Brooke Cobb

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Reserve: Zachary Andrews

ArkAnsAs

limousin

stAte FAir

Reserve: Chase King

red Angus

limflex

Champion: Haley Hipp

Champion: Erica Linville Reserve: Colte Mosher

mAine-Anjou

Champion: Chase King

Reserve: Taylor Hensley Reserve: Austin Engle

Champion: Madison Piker

Reserve: Luke Smith

sAntA gertrudis

mAinetAiner

Champion: Dodge Cowart

Champion: Emmalee Taylor

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ArkAnsAs

stAte FAir

shorthorn

Breeding Heifers

AoB-CommerCiAl

Champion: Blaine Wildy Reserve: Faith Bomstad

shorthornPlus

Champion: McKenzie Piker

Reserve: Kyler Morris Champion: Ryan Lane

Reserve: Shelby Wilson

simmentAl

AoB-exotiC

Reserve: Kylee Sigmon

Champion: Kylee Sigmon

Reserve: Alex Whaley

Champion: Maleah Guterriez

sim-solutions

Champion: Sara Sweat

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Reserve: Chase Himschoot

ArkAnsAs stAte FAir October 11-20, 2013 Little Rock, Ark.

Reserve Grand Commercial Heifer

Reserve Exotic | Shown by: Brandi Frachiseur

ercial Heifer pion Comm Grand Cha|m ell Shown by: Sarah Caldw Champion Exotic

english

CommerCiAl HeiFers

AmeriCAn

Champion: Tate Salmon

Champion: Jeramy Matthews

Reserve: Haven Stumon

Reserve: Chancee Clark

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ArkAnsAs stAte FAir October 11-20, 2013 Little Rock, Ark.

pion Market Steer Grand Chacem e Clark Shown by: Chan

3rd Overall Market Steer Shown by: Blaine Wildy

et Steer Reserve eGCorawanrtd Mark Shown by: Kalle

mArket steers 4th Overall Market Steer Shown by: Caleb Caldwell

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ArkAnsAs stAte FAir October 11-20, 2013 Little Rock, Ark.

Reserve Grand Market Hog Shown by: Holly Head

Reserve Market Lamb Shown by: Chisolm May

Grand Champion Market Hog

Shown by: Konner Miller

Grand Champion Market Lamb Shown by: Kaylie Stone

Grand Champion Market Goat Shown by: Kaylie Stone

Reserve Grand Market Goat

Shown by: Abby Rogers

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Gray Show Cattle & Umbarger Show Feeds are excited to join forces and bring you a monthly article, in hopes to help juniors across the country. We hope the variety of topics brought to you in each issue are found to be beneficial and that juniors can find ways to incorporate them in to their very own programs.

FEEDING RATIONS ARE IMPORTANT

We discussed the health of your cattle in the last two issues; however it is necessary to focus on the health of your cattle through the winter as it is a vital part of a successful summer. You need to watch for the first indicators of sickness during these challenging winter months. These signs include a runny nose, drooping ears, glassy eyes, and a lack of appetite. The sooner you pick up on these signs, the sooner you can treat them and get your calf back on track. It’s important to make sure you check for the little things every morning and night.

The winter is also the time to start transitioning your steers to a finisher ration. A finisher ration usually has more energy than a grower ration and is designed to grow and fatten cattle. We offer 3 finisher rations, Cattle Blaster, Barley Base, and Impact, to help meet the needs of different kinds of cattle. I would work with your local feed dealer to see which ration might be best for your steer. Generally speaking, heifers will stay on a grower ration through this time frame and into early spring. Use caution when switching heifers to a finisher ration as they have a tendency to get too fat. While we need heifers in good condition to show successfully, getting one too fat can create problems down the road. Thanks for reading and remember, we are always available to answer questions and offer advice.

KEEP YOUR CATTLE HEALTHY & ON A GOOD FEED RATION, YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL

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March 15, 2014 Sale Time 12:00 p.m. EST

Selling Approximately 30 Bulls & Show Heifer Prospects SALE Manager:

American Chianina Assoc.

P.O. Box 890 - Platte City, MO - 64079 Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing C: 419-230-3450 - acamarketing@earthlink.net

Auctioneer: Col. Kevin Wendt 419-566-1599 Held in conjunction with the

Columbus Ohio

To view the catalog online visit www.chicattle.org

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Cyrus

Fast Freddy

Eye Candy

Jawbreaker

Salty Dog

Trausch Farms Robert & Esther Trausch

Esther: 712-790-3033 • etrausch04@yahoo.com | Chris Wilson, Manager, 641-745-0323 | Raymond Gonnet: 712-249-2009 www.trauschfarms.com • www.trauschfarms.blogspot.com • Visit us on Facebook @ Trausch Farms Sires

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CUSTOM-DESIGNED SOFTWARE PLATFORM WITH FEATURES NEVER BEFORE OFFERED FOR ONLINE LIVESTOCK SALES.

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Call today to see how much we can make you!

DUSTIN GLOVER

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CLARK BIXLER 580.430.5601

Look for our EmbRYOS SElling In:

MATERNAL PERFECTION Leading Sire for Smith & Rodgers

January 17th, 2014 • Denver, Colorado

Full Sibs Out of Imprint-Reimann Cow 625/Irish Whiskey

Out of Cow 035/Heatwave

2009 National Western Champ Prospect Steer 2009 Kentucky Beef Expo Grand Champ 2009 Purdue AGR Grand Champ 2009 CO State Fair Grand Champ Market Steer Raised by us - Sold to Caldwell Shown by the Vickland Family

$32,000 $17,000 $28,000

Holm Show Cattle Chandler, MN Tim HOlm • 507.227.3727 Dave HOlm • 507.677.2240 Trevor HOlm • 507.227.6449

2011 STEER

2009 STEER

full sibs sold in the last 3 years...

2011 Kentucky Beef Expo Reserve Grand Champ 2011 Illinois Beef Expo Reserve Grand Champ 2011 U of I Hoof & Horn Grand Champ Raised by us - Sold to Caldwell Shown by the Line family

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KD Fancy 35k

Thanks from KD Farms to those that made it happen!

Hanewich Cattle Company • Hoffman Cattle Company • J6 Farms • Tree Lane Farms

KD Farms

Dale & Kaye Schultz | Culver, Indiana

www.farmskd.com

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GAmbLes sAfe bet

GAmbLes sHAdoe 3117

GAmbLes Hot HAnd

GAmbLes LAdy 3016

Online Sale VOl. ii

es represented: SirGambles Safe Bet • Gambles Hot Hand

Gambles Sweet Emotion • Malsons Cobra SAV Heavy Hitter • Vin-Mar O’Reilly Factor BC Eagle Eye • EXAR Lutton

March 3 hosted by angus live

Selling the top 15 performers from our Spring 2013 bull crop.

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amble Gangus Meier

OnLinE HEiFER SALE

April 6

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Chris Johnson, Herdsman 123 Overton Walker ln. • Clinton, Tn 37716 865-806-0350 • gambleangus.net

SOLD FOR $5,250

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champiOn ShORthORn pLuS & 7th OveRaLL necc ShOw

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Blog: goddardcattle.blogspot.com

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Lot 27 Thanks to Hatfield Farms, OH

Thank You to Our Great Bidders and Buyers!

93.5 Cattle average $5,065!

Thanks to These Top Buyers!

Pettigrew Farms - Columbia City, Indiana Vetter Farms - Hicksville, Ohio Pryor Show Cattle - Woodbine, Iowa Unger Farms - Carlisle, Indiana Mitch Feree - Sullivan, Indiana

Lot 87 - Thanks to Unger Farms, IN

Lot 10 - Thanks to Pettigrew Farms, IN

Happy Holidays and Best of Luck with Your Purchases! Keep Us on Your Replacement Female Calendar for 2014!

Lot 1 - Thanks to Mark Kritzman, IN

Plan Now to Attend Our "Dual Threat" Bull and Female Sale

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Martin Livestock’s

Sale February

15 Paris, Illinois

- 20 Bulls - 45 Heavy-Bred Heifers - 15 Heavy-Bred Cows Our first bull offering is exceptionally deep and exciting and this sale will feature the best of our late-February and March calving bred heifers plus a stout set of proven cows carrying AI service.

On Display Now - Stop In or Call for Details

Watch for catalog and videos of every animal at martindreamgirls.com!

Plan to Join Us for a Great Night in Paris!

The Jimmy & Mandy Martin Family PO Box 164 - Bargersville, IN 46106 317/431-0618 CB Boland: 217/808-0683 Bugar Lehnert: 931/224-3565 martinlivestock@aol.com www.martinlivestockin.com

To request a catalog or DVD of the sale offering contact the auction manager at 419.862.0117 or visit primetimeagrimarketing.com

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n o ti i g Ed

Sprin

Sale Closes March 22, 2014 Featuring Elite Show Heifer Prospects & Embryos On-line

Progeny & Sibs Sell CYT Max Rosa 9111

CYT Maxed Mirage 2125

CYT Missing Mirage 2120

CYT Dream Lady Solution

John R. Hagie

515-851-1007 jhagie@hagie.com Clarion, IA

CycloneTrace.com

CYT Crew Jess Recknor 507-383-8529 Pete Hunter 515-571-5630

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CYT Max Cy Rosa 1110

Cattle available for viewing Mid-March at Bedwell Cattle Company Isabella, OK On-line sale at www.showstock.com

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. . . SULL . . Blue . . .Raspberry . . . . .2204 . .

GRAND CHAMPION SHORTHORNPLUS HEIFER, 2013 NAILE GRAND CHAMPION SHORTHORNPLUS HEIFER, 2013 American Royal - Congratulations Sara Sullivan

ECR Who Maker 210 ET . . . . . . . . . .

GRAND CHAMPION BULL

2013 American Royal Hereford Show

- Owned with Fawcetts Elm Creek Ranch, Bushy Park Farm & Tucker Cattle Company

Maternal Legends

John, Dede, Sara & Sage • James • Nick John Elder, 402.650.1385 • Josh Elder, 402.650.1380 Dunlap, Iowa 51529 • 712.263.0263 • www.maternallegends.com

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farms

.SULL . . Crystal’s . . . . Tootie . . . . . . .

SUPREME CHAMPION

2013 NAILE Shorthorn Show

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER 2013 NAILE Open Show

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER 2013 NAILE Junior Show

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER

2013 American Royal

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER

2013 Iowa State Fair

- Congratulations Sara Sullivan

SULL Red Knight

. . . . . . . .

GRAND CHAMPION BULL, 2013 NAILE Shorthorn Show GRAND CHAMPION BULL, 2013 American Royal Shorthorn Show GRAND CHAMPION BULL, 2013 NWSS Shorthorn Show

.JSUL. Who . .Dat. Lady . . . .

SULL Jalynn Beauty .

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RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SHORTHORNPLUS HEIFER, 2013 NAILE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SHORTHORNPLUS HEIFER, 2013 National Junior Shorthorn Show - Congratulations Kane Aegerter

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER 2013 NAILE Chi Show - Congratulations Bo Teague & Schaeffer/Tice Show Cattle

SULL Genetics available in the 3 DAY Sullivan Farms/Gana-Nisley No Bull On-Line Sale ...

March 16, 2014

Sullivan Farms/Gana-Nisley No Bull On-Line FALL OPEN HEIFER SALE

March 18, 2014

Sullivan Farms/Gana-Nisley No Bull On-Line SPRING BORN HEIFERS, BULLS & BRED FEMALES SALE

Sale on-line at www.cwcattles.com, as well as videos & pictures of sale cattle.

March 19, 2014

Sullivan Farms/Gana-Nisley No Bull On-Line EMBRYO & SEMEN SALE

Cattle available for viewing March 1st Sullivan Farms cattle will be in Dunlap, IA. Gana-Nisley cattle will be in Martell, NE

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ADVERTISING INDEX ABS...................................................................... 16 Gray-Umbarger Insight .................................223 Aces Wild Ranch...............................................35 Griswold Cattle ...................................................9 AJCA National Fundraising ...........................56 Holm Show Cattle ......................................... 231 Ak-Sar-Ben.......................................................140 Holmes Show Cattle .......................................39 Alta Calf’s Choice Total ................................. 133 Horsley Bros. .................................................... 50 Alum-Line ........................................................130 Illini Classic Sale .............................................. 137 American Royal.................................................67 Jensen Livestock Agency .............................168 Andis ...................................................................28 Katina, Show Photo .......................................168 Bill Rogers Classic ............................................54 KD Farms .........................................................234 Bovine Elite ........................................................ 18 Kent Feeds .........................................................30 Breeder’s World Online Sales .........................38 Kentucky Beef Expo.........................................58 Burke 24rd Annual Sale.........................236-237 KOLT Cattle Co ................................................ 12 Cal Poly’s Western Bonanza ......................... 132 KSU Kick-Off Show..........................................55 Cates Farms ........................................................17 Linde’s Livestock Photos .................................72 Cattle Visions ............................................. 44-45 LubriSyn Livestock ...........................................34 Cattle Visions - Simmental Influenced.........46 Lucy, Photos By................................................116 Chi Connection Sale ..................................... 226 Martin Livestock .....................................242-243 CK Farms............................................................ 51 McConhay Cattle Co. ....................................139 Connors State ...................................................42 Mid-Continent Farms ........................................ 3 Cool Calf ............................................................64 Missouri AGR Classic.......................................57 Creature .......................................................... 240 Money In The Tank ........................................ 141 CW Cattle Sales................................................22 MU Block & Bridle Steer & Heifer Show ......59 Cyclone Classic .................................................64 Murphy Trailer Sales ........................................27 Cyclone Trace Cattle Co .............................. 244 NCC........................................................... 134-135 Dakota Classic ............................................ Cover Oklahoma Bovine Genetics............................ 51 Dual Threat..............................................242-243 Oxy Explosion ...................................................47 Duff Cattle Co. ..................................................65 OXY-GEN ........................................................143 Eastern Xposure .............................................. 50 PBS Animal Health .........................................131 Eby.................................................................24-25 Pearl’s Pics.........................................................116 Factory Direct Group.....................................241 Polzin Cattle ......................................................33 First Choice On-Line Livestock Sales........ 230 Prairie View Farms............................................ 15 First Class Female Sale Thank You ............... 13 Pryority One Sale ...........................................IBC Focus Marketing Group Inc. .........................239 Purdue AGR Preview Show ............................63 Forbes & Graham ...........................................136 Purina Honor Show Chow ...........................145 Fraker Show Cattle ...........................................43 Purple Reign ........................................................5 Frozen Gold .....................................................IFC Red Hill FFA Classic ........................................ 60 Gamble Angus ................................................238 Riverode ...........................................................130 Gibson County Preview ................................138 Rural Route Creations .....................................72 Goddard Cattle Company ................................ 7 SDSU AGR Jackrabbit Classic ....................... 61 Good Fellas Bull & Bred Sale........................139 SEK ...................................................................... 21

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SALE

JANUARY 25, 2014 Saturday evening - 5:30 p.m. CST

Dunlap, Iowa

Along US 30 in Club Calf Heaven

Selling 70 P1 Bulls and Females

An Amazing Lineup from the Heart of the Herd Also Selling 150 Straws of Firewater 0845R Semen - The Only Offering of the Year!

Guaranteed Breeding Dates & Genetic Testing Information!

Tag 050 - Maximus x Angus - Safe to Monopoly

Tag 184 - Firewater x Angus - Safe to Hollywood

Sweet Tart - Hawkeye x Tycoon Safe to Delivery Man

Tag 978 - Carney Man x Angus - Safe to Hollywood

Stop in to see the cattle or request a catalog at 419.862.0117 Preview videos after January 17 at pryorshowcattle.com

PRYOR Quality & Opportunity Beyond Compare.

S H O W C AT T L E

Adam, Melanie, Wyatt, Layne, Brody, Jax, and Katy Woodbine, Iowa - 712/647-8898

To request your FREE copy of the auction catalog contact the auction manager at419.862.0117 or visit primetimeagrimarketing.com/CatalogRequest.php

A LEADING OUTFIT FOR CHAMPION PRODUCING GENETICS & TOP SELLERS Broadcast Live on Superior For more info: 800.431.4452

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Annual Production Sale!

2014 SALE OF ELITE CLUB CALF PRODUCING FEMALES

SELLING 120 HEAD OF WENT BRED GENETICS FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th at 5:00 p.m. WEST POINT, NEBRASKA

SELLING: 80 AI SERVICED YOUNG COWS & DONOR DAMS & 40 SPRING BRED HEIFERS Selling AI serviced to the industries leading sires, including Heat Wave, Monopoly, Man Among Boys & I-80

The Went Black’s program is one of the most respected in the country and one that has generated many top sellers and major champions. Join us on January 24th for this one of a kind event featuring the best from this program. A powerful set of black and Charolais composite females will sell.

110 Alias Son x Sim Maine

897 Amen x Double Stuff

916 Monopoly x Charolais PB

1121 Irish Whiskey x Angus

426 Irish Whiskey x Angus

229 Paddy O Malley x Angus

111 Yellow Jacket x Sim Maine

007 Irish Whiskey x Angus

2025 Irish Whiskey grandaughter

SALE CATALOG REQUEST www.ccollinsinc.com Catalogs & Videos Available Jan 5th Request One Today!

Ryan, Jan and Judd - 16746 385th St Creston, NE 68631 (402) 920-1497 Ryan’s cell (402) 276-7431 Judd’s Cell Sale Management: Christy Collins (516) 366-0734

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