The Show Circuit 2012 Nov/Dec

Volume 15 • Issue 9 November/December 2012

Selling 125 Herd-Moving Options from Bred Females to Show Prospects & Beyond The Original Source For Success & Profit - Built For Breeders, By Breeders since 1995

The top-selling Lot 1 of our 17th Holiday Classic to Soehnlen, OH, and Kreisler, FL

Thank you to Ferrell Family, VA

Thank you to Gettinger Farms, IN

Reserve your FREE copy of our 18th reference catalog for The Sale That Pays You Back at www.primetimeagrimarketing.com or by calling the oďŹƒce of the event manager at 419.862.0117.

Thanks to Mimms/Sharp for this selection in ‘11.

Congratulations on a great start with her!

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The 2012

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Presented by Sullivan Ranch

Sunday afternoon, January 13 • 2:00 pm CST Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap, Iowa

Selling 110 Sullivan Ranch Females & 50 Frozen Embryos along US 30 in Club Calf Heaven Dan Sullivan 254/582-7096 or 254/582-0814 www.sullivanranch.net Marketing Agent: PrimeTIME, Inc., 419/862-0117

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Request a catalog at primetimeagrimarketing.com or by calling 419.862.0117.

Please Join Us

Tuesday, December 11th

for our Holiday Internet Offering. Our most elite offering of the year! A special group of heifer calves. Several entered for Denver! Our best set of frozen genetics ever offered. Fresh matings from the very best the breed has to offer. Numerous sibs and progeny of National Champions. We will also offer a few steers as well as one elite Herd sire/AI sire prospect we will promote in Denver! With something for everyone, this is one offering you can’t afford to miss!

Elite Show Heifers

BlISS: Resererve Grand Champion, Jr National and RuBy: Grand Champion Female, Ft. Worth and KC Junior Show Denver Junior Show. Reserve Grand, KC Open Show

Embryos from Elite Donors

206: Over $300,000 in progeny sales the last 2.5 years. National Champion sons and daughters.

SNOOKI: The reigning louisville and KC Grand Female is flat out impressive in production!

Awesome steers and an elite sire prospect

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, 2012 FW

Champion Hereford and Reserve Grand Purebred, 2012 Il State Fair

FIReFly: Kyle lemmon purchased this Jr. National Divsion winner in last year’s Holiday Offering.

Kagney Collins also purchased a Jr. National Div. Champion in the same offering last year.

WOmANIzeR: Service and progeny sell from Womanizer! One of the most exciting young sires in the country.

mIlSAP: Semen and service from the breed’s elite sires.

Interest sells Dec.11 in this young AI sire prospect. may Currency x Wrangler 19D.

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

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In ThIS ISSue

AJCA ........................................................... 168-169 AkSarBen .................................................... 118-123 Brown County (Ohio) Show .................... 102-103 Business Minded........................................ 163-164 Buzz Outside the Barn ...................................... 185 Colorado State Fair.................................... 138-140 Coming Events................................................... 181 Cornhusker Classic ....................................... 92-93 IJBBA Final Drive .......................................... 80-84 Index of Advertisers .......................................... 214 Jackson’s Mill Livestock Round-Up................. 111 Junior Nebraska Cattlemen .......................... 90-91 Kansas Junior Livestock Show ..................... 94-97 Kansas State Fair ............................................ 74-78 Keystone International Livestock Expo .. 104-110 Life of an Ag Girl ................................................. 73 Maryland State Fair ................................... 116-117 Muskingum County (OH) Feeder Show .......... 79

Norfolk Beef Expo ..................................... 164-165 OCCA ........................................................... 98-101 Oklahoma State Fair.................................. 132-137 On & Off The Circuit ................................ 172-174 Professor to Producer ............................... 179-180 Saving Christmas ....................................... 175-178 SC Announcements .......................................... 141 SC Flashback ...................................................... 167 SC Outdoors ....................................................... 165 SDJPSA ....................................................... 112-114 South Dakota State Fair ................................ 67-72 State Fair of West Virginia ............................ 86-89 Tech Trends ................................................ 182-183 The Big Picture ................................................... 146 Top 5 List ............................................................ 131 Tulsa State Fair ........................................... 142-143 What It’s Really Like to Be................................ 184 World Beef Expo........................................ 124-130

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32731 Meyer 734 x 6807 Monopoly x Meyer/6807 This Monopoly daughter sells out of a great Meyer/6807 cow.

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“Stock Show U is a great organization to help kids learn how to take care of their animal before and during the show. I have been to many fitting clinics and Stock Show U is easily the best I've attended. They did a great job of teaching you how to fit your animal for show day. I also want to thank Stock Show U for sponsoring our Shorthorn Junior National fitting contest.”

- Riley Ruble

Riley attended the 2012 Minnesota Grad Program; the skills he acquired helped his team win the Intermediate Team Fitting Contest at the 2012 Shorthorn Junior Nationals.

2012 Stock Show University Two-Day Complimentary GRAD PROGRAM Clipping Clinics A large portion of these winter clinics will be on clipping and some fitting.

EVENT

FACILITY

2012 DATE

PROFESSOR

Iowa GRAD Program

Iowa Falls, Iowa Ellsworth Equestrian Center

December 1 & 2

John Sullivan, Josh Elder, Scott Kinzer, James Sullivan Callyn Hahn, Chuck McCullough, & Tracey Coffland

Nebraska GRAD Program

Norfolk, NE Northeast Community College Ag Complex

December 8 & 9

John Sullivan, Josh Elder, Scott Kinzer, Dave Stoltz Callyn Hahn, Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs & Cory Miller

Indiana GRAD Program

Rensselear, IN Streitmatter Show Cattle Facility

December 15 & 16

John Sullivan, Barry Nowatzke, Cash Langford, Dave Guyer, Nate Tice, Jon Sweeney, Shane Richie, Callyn Hahn & Brad Hanewich

Ohio GRAD Program

Xenia, OH Greene County Ag Research Center

December 29 & 30

John Sullivan, Tyler Winegardner, Lacey Murray, Callyn Hahn, Josh Greenhorn, Jesse Hoobler, Josh Elder & Si Pirogowicz

** Bring your calf, chute, show box with products, clippers, fitting mats, blower, extension cords, generators or any other equipment or products you would need for a show and learn with hands-on experience! ** Pre-registration encouraged! To pre-register for these programs go to the the link provided www.sullivansupply.com/ssu_clinic_schedule.html ** For more information about our Stock Show University programs, please contact Callyn Hahn with Sullivan Supply at 1.800.475.5902 or callyn@sullivansupply.com

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“Stock Show University taught me different clipping and fitting styles that are being used today that I did not know about. I considered myself to be an alright clipper and fitter before I went to a clinic, but coming out of the clinic I learned more than I ever thought I would, and I would say that the clinic helped me a lot.”

- Trevor Moore Trevor acheived his goal of winning the Grand Champion Steer at the Iowa State fair, but more importantly he clipped his steer himself. Trevor gained confidence from the new skills he learned from the 2011 Winter Clipping Clinic in Muscatine Iowa .

“Stock Show U was so much fun. The things I learned from the grad program will help me be successful in the show ring for the duration of my show career. I had never used things like paints and leg builders so it was really fun to learn about them and get to use them. I also really enjoyed learning to clip. The professors showed me a lot of good tips and gave me a strong base to start learning to clip. It’s a work in progress but I’m slowly trying to learn to clip my own calves. Thank you so much Sullivan Supply for running such a great program!”

- Logan Vail Logan was awarded best senior fitter at the 2012 Ohio Grad Program in Lima, OH.

Proud supporters of America’s Youth.

Watch our website www.sullivansupply.com for dates for a Illinois and Oklahoma Winter Grad Program.

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Becca Chamberlin

DJ Martin

Ashtin Guyer Megan Hunt

THANK YOU. We would like to thank all our ShowRite customers for their business and confidence in our feed program.

Thompson Family

Madison Clark Burks Family

Madison Clark

Vickery Family

Martin/Guyer Becca Chamberlin

Evan Kempker

Shelby Stevens

Brooke Egbert

Megan Hunt Megan Hunt

Janel Gilbert

Madison Clark

Brooke Egbert

Sam Grauer

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during the PVF Online Sale!

novEMbER 27, 2012

Maternal Sibs Sell!

Champion Land of Lincoln Heifer, 2012 Illinois State Fair SHown by ERIC MCCLURE

Full Sibs Sell!

Grand Champion, 2012 Atlantic National Junior Show SHown by CHASE CUnnInGHAM

Sibs to these champions SELL during this year’s sale:

Maternal Sibs Sell!

Reserve Grand Champion, 2012 Iowa Angus Summer Show SHown by ConnoR HoLvoEt

CATTLE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ANYTIME! Or stop by our Open House Friday, November 23 or Saturday, November 24 to view our online sale offering.

Sibs Sell!

Champion bred & owned Heifer 2012 National Junior Angus Show SHown by CAMERon wARD

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Showmaster® Feed, Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U™ and Stockshow Confidential are making it easier for you to get in the winners circle by giving away Sullivan Supply equipment and Showmaster® feed in our NEW See You in the Winner’s Circle Sweepstakes!

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The Stockshow Confidential logo is a trademark of Stockshow Confidential. Smart Sensation, Stock Show U and the S/S Advantage logo are trademarks of Sullivan Supply.

thompson show steers — fAll Born sAle

Check out showsteers.com/thompson closer to the sale for pictures, videos, and sale format information. Also feAturing the top end of fall borns from Vickland Show Cattle and kroupa Genetics.

BidS CloSe at 7:00 pm

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Upcoming Sales Calendar NOV 1................................Hangin’ Banners Online Show Heifer Sale

NOV 14.............................CMJ Show Cattle and Friends Online Sale

NOV 3.....................................................................J3 Cattle Company Sale

NOV 14.................................Sieck Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 3..................................Sandy Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 15........................................Easy to Look At Club Calf Sale Part 2

NOV 4 ............................................................................Fantasy Female Sale

NOV 15.....................Ochs’ Online Show Heifer and Bred Heifer Sale

NOV 4 ......................................Geffert and O’Leary Online Steer Sale NOV 4 ..............................................James Williams Cattle Online Sale NOV 4 ....................................................................................Ladies of the Fall NOV 4 ......................................Rock Run Ranch Online Club Calf Sale NOV 5...............Boysel Brand Genetics Fall Sensation Online Sale NOV 5....DeLong Cattle Company Online Steer and Heifer Sale NOV 5...............................Farmer & Bridwell Elite Online Heifer Sale NOV 5..............................Feitchtner Family Show Cattle Online Sale NOV 5.................Gray Show Cattle Round 2 Online Club Calf Sale NOV 6...............................................Evans Cattle Company Heifer Sale NOV 6...........................Windy City Fall Classic Online Club Calf Sale NOV 10.......Coblentz Show Cattle Online Steer and Heifer Sale

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NOV 16.....................................................................J/D Cattle Co. Round II NOV 17..................................Fraker Show Cattle Online Female Sale NOV 17.................Rock Creek Livestock Online Angus Heifer Sale NOV 18.....................................................Pryor Show Cattle Online Sale NOV 18........................................................Went Blacks Elite Heifer Sale NOV 18.......SandHilsShowcaseLandgren/HoblynShow/BredFemaleSale NOV 18...................................Tebbe & Voegele Online Club Calf Sale NOV 19.............Ree Heights Fall Gathering Online Club Calf Sale NOV 19.....................................Goddard Cattle Company Online Sale NOV 20 .......OchsendorfCattleCompanyShowSteerandHeiferSale NOV 20 ..............................Midwest Roundup Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 11...........................Folk Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 20 ..............Weaver Show Cattle Online Steer & Heifer Sale

NOV 11..........................................First Annual Tri-State Club Calf Sale

NOV 21..................................Guyer & Bonham Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 12..............................................Wagner Fall Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 23......................Werning and RJ Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 12..................................................Weisinger Online Club Calf Sale

NOV 24.................................................RamL Cattle Online Heifer Sale

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NOV 24...................................................Ewing Club Calves Online Sale

DEC 3 ..............Capatske Heifer/Steer/Bred/Embryo/Semen Sale

DEC 28 ............................Gray Show Cattle Online Bred Heifer Sale

NOV 25....................................................Geffert & O’Leary Online Sale

DEC 4..................................................Burke and Friends Bred Cow Sale

DEC 30.............Campbell & Line Embryo/Semen/Bred Female Sale

NOV 25.........Mayhew Show Cattle “Fully Loaded” Female Sale

DEC 4.............................Geffert & O’Leary Online Show Heifer Sale

NOV 26..........Fruhling Farms Online Angus Heifer & Steer Sale

DEC 5 ...............Geffert & O’Leary Online Bred/Cow/Embryo Sale

NOV 26............Grateful Harvest Open/Bred/Embryo/Flush Sale

DEC 8.....................................................................Ladies Night Heifer Sale

NOV 26....................Vary & Sharon Online Elite Show Heifer Sale

DEC 11 .............M Lazy Heart Western Shootout Fall Edition Sale

JAN 3.....................Noonan Family Bred Cow & Heifer Online Sale JAN 4...................................................................Lynch Cattle Female Sale JAN 13.............................DeLong Online Bred Heifer and Cow Sale JAN 19...............Strolberg/Eckloff Online Fall Born Club Calf Sale

NOV 27..................................................Prairie View Angus Online Sale

DEC 12 .................................Elliott Cattle Company Bred Heifer Sale

NOV 28...................Bob Jon & Ryan Cattle Co. Online Heifer Sale

DEC 14..........SullivanFarmsShorthorn/ClubCalf/OpenHeifer/SteerSale

NOV 29...................................Hotz Farms Online Angus Heifer Sale

DEC 15 ..........SullivanFarmsShorthorn/ClubCalf/OpenHeifer/SteerSale

DEC 2...........NWIowaBreedersCupOpen/BredHeifer/LateSteerSale

DEC 23 .............Schaeffer&HensleyOpen/Bred/Cow/Embryo/FlushSale

MAR 20 .....................Bonnell & Vansickle Donor Eggstravaganza

DEC 3 .........................................................Burke and Friends Heifer Sale

DEC 27 ...........................Keller Club Calves Bred Cow & Heifer Sale

MAR 27............................Bonnell & Vansickle Forgotten Treasures

FEB 3.............................................................................NMJ Online Bull Sale MAR 3..........Polivkas Powerline and Double D Angus Online Sale

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Mason Walker Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer in Futurity Show 2012 Maine Jr Nationals

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Contact us for your smoke genetics!

Smokette Congratulations, Danielle Heintz on winning the 2012 Grand Champion Steer at the Ohio State Fair with your Smokette x Monopoly.

Congratulations Cagney Effling Supreme Champion Female at the 2012 SD Spotlight and Champion Charolais at the SD State Fair with your 0641 x Firewater heifer. Good Luck, Girls!

Congratulations, Jordan Reed on winning the Grand Champion Steer honor at the 2012 Ak-Sar-Ben with your 0641 x Monopoly. Raised by Jared Anderson and Brad Smith.

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

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0641 Leslie Polzin, Owner: 320-282-2497 Derek Vergin, Herdsman: 651-303-8021 Contact us for donor flushing and boarding

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Dam

Maternal Sister

Firewater X Twizzler

Fireball is backed by a tremendous line of cows. He is out of Twizzler, a Skittles daughter, and Skittles is out of the famous 0641 cow. Full of muscle, rib, with great bone and an awesome side profile, Fireball will be a great show bull and herd sire as well.

ACES Texas Pete

at the Ranch, Weatherford, Texas

w Angel 202 Angel 202 ACES Snow Turton X 1128 (Bud)

Texas Pete is a flushmate to Snow Angel, one of the most talked about heifer calves of 2012. He is huge boned with a great look.

ACES Snowflake

ACES Snow Angel 202

Turton X 1128 (Bud)

Snowflake is a flush mate to Snow Angel, and built just like her sister. Snowflake was on a poor milking recip but she is looking more like her sister evryday.

ACES PZC Quick Draw

Jed Watje and Katie Johnson Weatherford, Texas Jed 612.720.1341 Katie 515.450.6489 aceswildranch@hotmail.com www.aceswildranch.com

Dam - Zsa Zsa

Rapid Fire X Zsa Zsa

Full of red meat and stout structured with great performance.Quick Draw‘s EPD’s are at the top of the breed as well.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Fremont, Nebraska Christensen Field - 1:00 P.M. Lunch served @ 12 noon

Opens, Breds, Donors and Select Genetic Lots

SVF/NJC Built Right x 8161-P (3C Boomer) 3/4 Blood

SAV Bismarck x KCC Bando Beauty 501R Purebred Angus

Westfall Voyager x U-440 (734 Meyer) 3/4 Blood - full sib to heifer that sells in NAILE

Monopoly x Red Label April 1/2 Blood

Callaway x BC Lookout March 3/4 Blood Duff New Edition x Motown March 1/2 Blood

Callaway x Maximus February PB

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“Lut” x Jewel Donor March 1/2 Blood 2012 NE State Fair Champion Jr. Heifer Calf Maximus x N42 February 1/2 Blood

Plainview Lutton x W-52 (SAV Net Worth 4200) Purebred Angus

GCC Chopper x Triple B Barbara 1/2 Blood 3-C Macho x LCC Wendy MH378 1/2 Blood

RR Warehouse x U-440 (Meyer 734) 3/4 Blood

GCC Whizard 125W x Jag 685S 1/2 Blood Bred to I-80 Dreamcatcher x Sophie N12 3/4 Blood Bred to Goldmine

LLSF Tango Selling one Flush & Embryos by Steel Force

Genetic Perfection 2012 consignors:

Tucker Cattle Co..............................(402) 314-4488 B&R Simmentals.............................(402) 533-0787 BF Black Simmentals .....................(402) 274-7454 Zeis Simmentals .............................(402) 720-1967 Wurtz Cattle Co. ..............................(402) 359-5645 Laaker Land & Cattle ......................(402) 720-4734 Western Cattle Source ...................(308) 665-1111 CRR Simmentals.............................(402) 672-3556 Rains Simmentals...........................(402) 826-1270 BF Miss Crysteel Tango — daughter of Steel Force x LL SF Tango that sold in the 2011 Mike Hartman Sale

Sold in Genetic Perfection 2011 Sale Westfall Voyager 3/4 Blood Out of U-440 (734 Meyer) Sells at the NAILE in November

full sib to Embryos Selling in GP 2012

(859) 421-6100 www.parkelivestock.com pleent@aol.com

For catalog, call: (402) 941-1041

www.geneticperfectioncattle.com

Rounding up our best genetics!

Place your bid at the Genetic Perfection sale and support the Nebraska Junior program - 1% of sale gross to benefit 2013 Showdown!

Make it a Nebraska weekend: Saturday, Nov. 24 @ Genetic Perfection/Fremont Sunday, Nov. 25 @ Cowtime/Wahoo

Selling 13 Elite open angus heifers, including 2 full sisters too Cherry Knoll Pleasant Elsa, who sold in the

Cherry Knoll’s Fall 2012 online sale for half interest for $97,000!

Top Line Lady 1176 Co-owned with Craig Blint.

SAV Bismark X Champion Hill Lady 2652, Tag 1, Feb 2012

SAV Brilliance X Cherry Knoll Elsa 8014 Tag 4, April 2012

Waf Barbara 101, Grand Champion Heifer at the Wisconsin State Fair. Co- owned with Craig Blint

SAV Brilliance x Cherry Knoll Elsa 8014 Tag 12, May 2012

Directions. From Lone Tree, go 1 mile East on 620th Street to White Oak Ave. Take White Oak Ave 1 mile South to 640th St. Take 640th Street one mile west. We are the only home on the north side of the road.

Viewing. Cattle can be viewed starting October 1st, 2012 Sales Consultant.

First Class Marketing Chris Terembes • 434-962-3993 • http://livestockworld.tv/ http://executivesires.blogspot.com/

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Selling:

November 24, 2012 • Farmer City, illiNois

7:00 PM CST • at the Farmer City Fairgrounds 35 SteerS, 38 HeiferS, 10 BredS ::

11 Angus Steers • 16 Angus Heifers • 8 Simmental Steers • 7 Simmental Heifers • 3 Shorthorn Steers • 1 Shorthorn Plus Steer • 3 Shorthorn Plus Heifers • 12 XBred Steers • 3 Chi Heifer • 9 Maine Heifers For anyone that does not know us, we are a family that has been in the cattle business going back to 1835. We really concentrate and dedicate ourselves to raising high quality, sound, productive steers, heifers, and bulls. We take pride and really enjoy working with both young 4Hers and cattle producers that share the same passion of the business as we do. We are having our 29th Club Calf sale this year, and if you’ve never been to one, it truly is a blast to the past. this is an auction style format where we set a sale order and just sell cattle. our sale will start at 7pm and will be done by 8:15pm. We do not beg for bids or bore you with any details about the animal’s pedigree. all the steers, heifers, and bred heifers are available for viewing at our farm at any time, until we move all the animals to the sale facility on November 16th. No cattle are sold prior to the sale. All cattle are sold to the highest bidder. All cattle are broke to halter.

2011 Sale average :: $1750 - SteerS • $2900 - HeiferS • $3000 - BredS our family really appreciates your interest and would love to help you in any way possible. Please feel free to reach out to any of us.

Thank you, The Rutledge’s

Lot 1 :: AnGUS Steer :: 3/30

by Product x Fullback

Lot 2 :: XBred Steer :: 4/15 sonny son x alias

Lot 24 :: SiMMentAL Steer :: 3/17 Lot 32 :: XBred Steer :: 3/24 Heat Wave x meyer 734 Heatseeker x angus (y30 Donor)

Lot 17 :: XBred Steer :: 3/15 Full Flush son x meyer 734 Granddaughter

Lot 34 :: XBred Steer :: 3/12 yellow Jacket x simi/angus

Lot 37 :: MAine Heifer :: 2/14 Free N easy x Pujols/Debull

Lot 41 :: MAine Heifer :: 3/5 Free N easy x simi/angus

Lot 46 :: MAine Heifer :: 2/5 sooner x meyer 734 (r30 Donor)

Lot 50 :: AnGUS Heifer :: 3/10

by Product x New Horizon (y30 Donor)

Lot 56 :: AnGUS Heifer :: 5/25 lut son x Precision e161

Full sib to high selling heifer in 2011 sale!

Lot 57 :: AnGUS Heifer :: 5/8

by Product x Freedom (r28 Donor)

Lot 64 :: SiMMentAL Heifer :: 5/2 Lot 58 :: AnGUS Heifer :: 4/22

by Product x sav Payroll/Proven Queen (y25 Donor) by Product x 1/2 macho

Lot 65 :: SiMMentAL Heifer envy’s Dream (Dream on son) x simmental

Lot 73 :: SHortHorn PLUS Heifer Lot 75 :: SHortHorn PLUS :: 3/21 sonny son x vanilla ice

by Product x shorthorn Plus

rUtLedGe fArMS rutledgefarms.com BrAndon rUtLedGe 217-369-6729 • Brett rUtLedGe 309-264-1424 Brock rUtLedGe 217-649-1879 • BiLL rUtLedGe 309-838-2323 BeryL rUtLedGe (fArM) 309-928-9660

Since 1835

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CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING

Champions Dameron First Impression ...

Grand Champion Bull, ’12 NWSS

Dameron Northern Miss 0109 ...

Grand Champion Female, ’12 NWSS Congratulations Kyle Anderson

Dameron Lucy 102 ...

Grand Champion Female, ’12 Eastern Regional Congratulations James Full

Dameron Northern Miss 1175 ...

Dameron Miss Evergreen 191 ...

Champion Angus & Fourth Overall, ’12 Indiana State Fair Junior Show Congratulations Madison Stockdale

Leading ROV Senior Heifer Calf Champion of the Year Congratulations Eric Schafer

Dameron Northern Miss 1904 ...

Reserve Grand Champion, ’12 Wisconsin State Fair Congratulations Emily Brooks

Dameron SRF Pride 1144 ...

Grand Champion, ’12 Ohio State Fair Congratulations Will Harsh

Dameron C-5 Countess 1134 ...

Grand Champion Female, ’12 Southern National Junior Show Congratulations Logan Steed

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Dameron Blackbird 1708 ...

Supreme Champion Female, ’12 All-American Angus Breeders’ Futurity Congratulations Keegan Cassady

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2012

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE SALE Lexington, Illinois

Dameron Proud Formera 234 ...

Dameron Queen Mother 246 ...

Dameron Bardot 273 ...

Dameron Lucy 221 ...

Dameron Eileen 2118 ...

Dameron Northern Miss 2136 ...

Dameron Empress 235 ...

Dameron Northern Miss 249 ...

Dameron Northern Miss 2122 ...

February, SAV Brilliance

January, Dameron First Class

February, Dameron First Class

March, EXG First Rate

April, Dameron First Impression

March, EXG First Rate

March, Dameron First Class

May, EXG First Rate

April, EXG First Rate

Find these PROSPECTS FOR OUR FUTURE CHAMPIONS at our 29th Annual Focus on the Future Sale.

GARY DAMERON & FAMILY

Lexington, Illinois 309.365.8288 • mobile: 309.261.2191 Jeff Dameron: 309.532.2000 •jeff_dameron@yahoo.com Cody Bock: 309.360.1209 www.dameronagus.com November/December 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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www.TripleCTrailerSales.com

toll-free: 1-877-324-5516 or 269-463-6121 • e-mail: sales@triplectrailersales.com 9136 Hagar Shore Road • Watervliet, Michigan 49098

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We’re one of the nations largest Elite Dealers with the lowest prices! Custom does not have to be costly if you go with Triple C Trailer Sales Inc.

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Bremer Cattle Co Peterson Cattle Co. Matt Lautner Cattle Stoltz Exotics Todd 402.649.3918 Beau 402.741.0725

Steve 712.330.0810 Tyler 712.330.1712

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Matt 515.450.2800 Josh Greiner 515.460.3398

Jack 402.843.8992 John 402.843.8968 Dusty Rich 308.455.0334

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JUNIOR SHOW Saturday • 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All StAR & BReed SAleS Show • Friday 10:00 a.m.

Sales • Saturday 9:30 a.m.

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JUdgINg CONteSt Saturday • 8:00 a.m. tRAde SHOW Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday • 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Program That Gets You Results!

Selling 70 Lots!

Bred Heifers & Cows, Show Heifers, Promotional Bull & Embryos SHE SELLS! Friction Bred to BIM

Cows bred to: Hard Whiskey, Monopoly, BIM, sexed heifer Predator Heifers bred to: I80, Legacy, American Pride

Friday, November 23rd At the Ranch - 1:00 pm CST - Sign up for a sale catalog on our website - Get registered to bid online at EDGEcast.com - View the cattle at the Ranch anytime - Call (319) 850-1563 for a sale catalog

Online videos of entire offering at www.holtkampcattle.com

Chad, Kim, Skyler and Dacota West Point, IA Chad (319) 850-1563 cell www.holtkampcattle.com

Check out our Blog for daily updates!

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H A RT M A N C AT T L E

C O M PA N Y

17th Customer Appreciation Sale BIG SCREEN AUCTION

WS Pilgrims Miss 1209Z January Polled PB SM by Pilgrim

WAGR Security 211Z Sunday, Purebred SM herdsire prospect by December 9, 2012, Broker out of Melody, Drivers Dam

12:00 Noon Lunch - 2:00 p.m. Auction Sale At Kimmel AG Expo Center located at the Otoe County Fairgrounds, Syracuse, Nebraska Including...

1 PB Simmental Bull ~15 PB Simmental 15% Simmental 6 Maines ~ 8 Angus bred to Broker Sexed Semen

Featuring an awesome open & bred heifer consignment unequaled in quality, SS Jesse’s Dream handpicked from leading herds across February Polled PB SM by Dream On the United States & Canada.

Haras Miss Princess 101Z February polled ½ SM by Broker

All open heifers are eligible for the HCC Junior Bonus Program.

View our catalog online at www.hartmancattleco.com

WatcH! WF Forever Lady Z165 March Polled PB SM by Re-Hab

all sale cattle pictures will be postedon Hcc website December 1st.

Auctioneer: Steve Dorran

HARTMAN

C AT T L E C O M PA N Y MIKE, KAY, DALTON & JILL HARTMAN

61878 732 Rd F Tecumseh, NE 68450 402/335-2577 F 402/335-3177 Visit us at www.hartmancattleco.com

Stewart Katie 110Z February polled ½ SM by Driver

LIVESTOCK SERVICES

P.O. Box 368 • HAMILTON, MO 64644 BUD SLOAN • (816) 583-2104 (816) 803-9725 Cell

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Breeding

SOuth dakOta State Fair

August 30 - September 3, 2012 Huron, SD Judge: Joel Judge, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Champion Shorthorn | Shown by: Haley Becking

reserve grand Breeding Heifer

Champion Angus | Shown by: Tyler Bush

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Sim-Influenced | Shown by: Chesney Effling

4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Charolais | Shown by: Cagney Effling

5th Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Hereford | Shown by: Brooke Begalka

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SOuth dakOta State Fair

Breeding HeiFerS Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Abby Repenning

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Kristen Roe

Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Kylie Hamman

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Brooke Skoglund

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Haley Ringkob

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Cole Holtz

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Sydney Dvorak

Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Kaley Nolz

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Jill Stern

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Halley Becking

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Haley Ringkob

Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Sammi Schrag

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Kristin Fawcett

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Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Dylan Schaunaman

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Haley Becking

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Jaxon Schrag

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Adam Eichacker

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Sam Schaunaman

Reserve Champion Sim-Influenced Heifer shown by: NaLea Dunsmore

Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Taylor Sinkie

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Remi Wientjes

SOuth dakOta State Fair

Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Chance Popham

Breeding Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: JC Forman

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Mesa Dvorak

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Market

grand Champion Market Steer

Champion Crossbred Div. 2 | Shown by: Cagney Effling

reserve grand Market Steer

Champion Charolais | Shown by: Tanner Grocott

3rd Overall Market Steer

Champion Simmental | Shown by: Adam Eichacker

5th Overall Market Steer

Champion Crossbred Div. 1 Shown by: Blaine Geppert

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4th Overall Market Steer Reserve Crossbred Div. 2 Shown by: Avery Deiters

SOuth dakOta State Fair

August 30 - September 3, 2012 Huron, SD Judge: Joel Judge, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Champion Angus Steer shown by: Brittany Bush

Reserve Champion Angus Steer shown by: Nathaniel Klinkhammer

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Tim Deiner

Champion Chianina Steer shown by: Blake Bruns

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer shown by: Payton Geppert

Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Lane Miller

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Landon Laible

Champion Limousin Steer shown by: Bailey Ringgenberg

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer shown by: Ashley Feickert

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Turner Webb

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Haley Ringkob

Champion Red Angus Steer shown by: Andrea Keller

Reserve Champion Red Angus Steer shown by: David Strain

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Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Nathan Duerre

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Clay Osterday

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer shown by: Austin Barger

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer shown by: Taylin Albrecht

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer shown by: Kylie Beare

Reserve Champion Crossbred Div. 1 Steer shown by: Dalen Dunsmore

Champion Crossbred Div. 3 Steer shown by: Maryn Howard

Reserve Champion Crossbred Div. 3 Steer shown by: Kade Hellmann

Champion Market Heifer Shown by: James Kersting

reserve Market Heifer Shown by: Micah Lau

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Courtesy of Crystal Blin, Author of crystalcattle.blogspot.com

The life of

An Ag Girl

Real life watermelon feeds.

doing things the same old way they have for years.

Young people are the lifeblood of small and rural communities, however if they don’t find that opportunity to belong it can be quite discouraging.

It has been almost a year since my move to rural Iowa, and I am starting to adjust back to small town living. After nearing five years of being in a college town, and then almost another four years of town life and being only 45 minutes from Kansas City, you start to get used to having a Target within 10 minutes of you, a plethora of weekend activities and an endless choice of dining experiences.

Now, I am very good friends with the UPS man due to online shopping, and dining choices include a couple fast food options, the pizza place or the Mexican restaurant. If I can’t find it at Wal-Mart, maybe I didn’t need it that badly anyway. My new home isn’t itty bitty by any means, and I grew up in a really tiny town; so in a way it is nice to get back to small town life.

However, being the new girl in town, it is sometimes hard to find your place. Especially when you are in that awkward stage between the end of your college years and not ready to start having children.

The good old days When I attended Kansas State University, a couple weeks into the first semester one of the best events of the year was held. It was called, Watermelon Feed. Tables upon tables lined the lawn of Weber Hall (where the majority of my agriculture classes and livestock judging practices were held). At each table was a different club or campus organizations you could join. All you had to do was walk up, say hi, ask some questions about the group, write your email down, and boom you were now involved. And then you ate watermelon.

But college days are long behind me, and now it is time for me to find new ways to get involved. However, unfortunately there isn’t a Watermelon Feed in our town, nor in many rural towns. If you haven’t figured it out, I am a pretty outgoing person, however it can be intimidating to get involved in a new community. Especially when I am used to taking the lead, and I’m finding that many groups that I am interested in are

For those people that are well established in your communities, remember that some of us are craving to be a part of something bigger – we just need direction. And sometimes we need to be asked, because we don’t always know what is out there. Recently, my husband and I learned that there is a 4-H judging team in our area. Not only would this be a great way for us to offer our skills, but we have invited the team to come out to our place and work out on our Hereford heifers whenever they would like. One small step in the right direction.

I remember a sermon that my pastor once gave. He talked about reaching beyond our church and seeking out those that may be looking for a relationship with God. For some people, church can be a scary thing, however if we were to ask that person to join us on a Sunday they might be more willing to take that first step. I think the same applies for our communities.

It would be nice to attend a local cattlemen’s, fair board or 4-H meeting with someone that knows their way around the organization and can take the time to introduce you to the other people involved in the organization.

My husband and I are now members of the Iowa Farm Bureau, and I look forward to getting involved in this organization at both our local and state levels. We are hoping to find that sense of community in this group.

For me, and I would say a lot of other young people, it is about finding organizations that you can: 1. Make a difference; 2. Give back; and 3. Be a leader. Us 20-somethings are pretty motivated by those three things.

Good luck to everyone else that is in a similar situation. To those that are currently involved in your communities, ask that new couple or individual in your town if they would like to get involved. The more people we get and keep involved in agriculture, the better off our communities will be.

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Grand Champion steer

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Shilo Schaake

MarKet aniMals reserve Grand Champion steer Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Cody Hrabe

Champion Angus Steer shown by: Sarah Pelton

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Reserve Champion Angus Steer shown by: Luke Sankey

Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Ben Jensen

Kansas state Fair

September 7-16, 2012 Hutchinson, Kan.

Champion Chianina Steer shown by: Lauren Prill

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer shown by: Baron Crumbaker

Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Kohlton Voboril

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Cody Hutchinson

Champion Limousin Steer shown by: Trenton Goering

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer shown by: Kelsie Shapland

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Shaelyn Griffin

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Logan Allen

Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Cody Hrabe

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Garret Smith

Champion Simmental Steer shown by: Sarah Pelton

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer shown by: Taylor Goering

Champion AOB Steer shown by: Quentin Ediger

Reserve Champion AOB Steer shown by: Tyler Goetzmann

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Kansas state Fair

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Madylien Voboril

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Kansas state Fair

Champion Market Heifer shown by: Keller Jillian

Reserve Champion Market Heifer shown by: Chance Draper

BreedinG Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Brandon Olivier

Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Grady Dickerson

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Hadley Schotte

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer shown by: Jacob Nikkel

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Cole Hannah

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: JW Ledoux

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Taylor Goering

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Bailey McKay

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Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Tanner Jagger

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Madison Loschke

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Cory Craver

Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Jansen Parsons

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Ashlee Corns

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Caleigh Iwanski

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Cole Clanton

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Ethan Dickerson

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Logan Marple

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer shown by: Makayla Hoffman

Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Cole Hannah

Kansas state Fair

Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Randee Corns

BreedinG Reserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Shaelyn Griffin

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Britt Michaelis

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BreedinG

Grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Champion Foundation Simmental | Shown by: Shilo Schaake

reserve Grand Breeding Heifer

Champion Commercial | Shown by: Katie Deal

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Angus | Shown by: Eva Hinrichsen

5th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Hereford Shown by: Brook Jensen

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4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Chianina Shown by: Lauren Prill

Kansas state Fair

September 7-16, 2012 Hutchinson, Kan.

Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Ellie Day, Frankfort, Ohio

reserve grand Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Chris Tooms, New Concord, Ohio

MuskinguM County (oH) Feeder CalF sHow

August 18, 2012 Zanesville, Ohio Judge: Ben Bohrer, Grover City, Ohio

Market

grand Champion Market animal

Shown by: J.R. Knipe, Adamsville, Ohio

reserve grand Market animal

Shown by: Randy Smith, Frankfort, Ohio

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Breeding ring A

grand Champion Breeding Heifer (A)

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Chyann Smith

reserve grand Breeding Heifer (A)

Champion Commercial | Shown by: Bailey Core

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (A)

Champion Chianina | Shown by: Sean Kelly

5th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Reserve Commercial | Shown by: Kaden Wilson

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4th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Reserve MaineTainer | Shown by: Ben Weis

iJBBA FinAl drive

September 15-16, 2012 Des Moines, Iowa

Breeding ring B

iJBBA FinAl drive

September 15-16, 2012 Des Moines, Iowa

grand Champion Breeding Heifer (B)

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Ben Weis

reserve grand Breeding Heifer (B)

Reserve MaineTainer | Shown by: Chyann Smith

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (B)

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Kori McLaughlin

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Champion Chianina Shown by: Sean Kelly

5th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Champion Commercial Shown by: Bailey Core

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iJBBA FinAl drive

Champion Angus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Chayse Jaspering

Champion Charolais Heifer (A&B) shown by: Olivia Lapke

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer (A&B) shown by: Alex Edwards

Reserve Champion Composite Charolais Heifer (A) shown by: Violet Lapke

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (A) shown by: Heather Schnitker

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (B) shown by: Cade VanVliet

Champion Hereford Heifer (A&B) shown by: Kennedy Core

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A&B) shown by: Colton Black

Champion Limousin Heifer (A&B) shown by: Zach Greiman

Champion Lowline Heifer (A&B) shown by: Jenna Brockert

Reserve Champion Lowline Heifer (A&B) shown by: Jenna Brockert

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A&B) shown by: AJ Grimm

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B) shown by: Olivia Johnson

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Violet Lapke

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer (A) & Reserve (B) - shown by: Zach Greiman

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MArket ring A

iJBBA FinAl drive

September 15-16, 2012 Des Moines, Iowa

grand Champion Market Animal (A)

Champion Market Heifer | Shown by: Maddy Udell

reserve grand Market Animal (A)

Reserve Market Heifer | Shown by: Dustin Lund

3rd Overall Market Animal (A)

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Tyler Trihus

4th Overall Market Animal (A) Reserve Crossbred Shown by: Breanna Gradert

5th Overall Market Animal (A) Champion ShorthornPlus Shown by: Alex Alliger

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MArket ring B

grand Champion Market Animal (B)

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Maddy Udell

reserve grand Market Animal (B)

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Tyler Trihus

3rd Overall Market Animal (B)

Reserve Market Heifer | Shown by: Dustin Lund

5th Overall Market Animal (B) Champion ShorthornPlus Shown by: Alex Alliger

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4th Overall Market Animal (B) Reserve Crossbred Shown by: Breanna Gradert

iJBBA FinAl drive

September 15-16, 2012 Des Moines, Iowa

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Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Garrett Vaughan

reserve grand Breeding Heifer Shown by: Logan Wright

Market

grand Champion Market animal

Shown by: Miranda Dodson

reserve grand Market animal

Shown by: Zach Bartenslager

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State Fair oF WeSt Virginia

August 10-18, 2012 Lewisburg, W. Va.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Chris Johnson

Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Tyler Rohrbaugh

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Ashley Rohrbaugh

Champion Chi-Maine Heifer shown by: Jared Huffman

Reserve Champion Chi-Maine Heifer shown by: Logan Wright

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Callie Taylor

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Layton Boone

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: John Owens

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Jared Huffman

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Cheyenne Pitsenbarger

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Zebuline Haslacker

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Thomas Willis

Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Zach Bartenslager

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Olivia McHAle

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State Fair oF WeSt Virginia

Champion Lightweight Market Steer shown by: Summer Patterson

Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Steer shown by: Chelsea Cook

Champion Junior Feeder Steer

Shown by: Ben Morgan

reserve Junior Feeder Steer Shown by: Thomas Willis

Champion open Feeder Steer

Shown by: McHale Family Farms

reserve open Feeder Steer Shown by: Patterson Family Farm

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Reserve Champion Middleweight Market Steer shown by: Julee Mullins

reserve grand Market Hog shown by: Trey Walton

grand Champion Market Hog

shown by: Hannah Wade

State Fair oF WeSt Virginia

August 10-18, 2012 Lewisburg, W. Va.

grand Champion Market Lamb shown by: Ashley Butler

grand Champion Market goat shown by: Trish Smith

reserve Market Lamb shown by: Trey Walton

reserve grand Market goat

shown by: Zach Barterslager

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Junior Nebraska Cattlemen Showmanship

Junior Clason, Korynn .......................................... 134 Lindstrom. Malina..................................... 94 Russman, Jace............................................. 42 Russman, Dylan ......................................... 34 Stateler, Jeht ................................................ 22 Schneider, Gracie ....................................... 21 Smith, Tristin ............................................. 18 Hudson, TaraLee........................................ 12 Plambeck Jr., Mike..................................... 10 Eisenhauer, Radley .................................... 8

Breeding Heifers

anguS Nelson, Ryan 2/26...................................... 189 Schafer, Savannah 3/7 ............................... 184 Nelson, Justine 1/27 .................................. 161 Keyes, Jennifer 2/9 ..................................... 93 Schafer, Savannah 2/4 ............................... 82 Meyer, Kyra 9/20 ........................................ 77 Keyes, Michelle 3/12 ................................. 66 Schneider, Samantha 3/20 ........................ 66 Nichols, Taylor 1/20 .................................. 65 Nichols, Nicole 1/25 .................................. 58 Meyer, Kyra 3/2 .......................................... 54 Robertson, Jake 4/3 ................................... 52 Clowser, Michaela 1/20............................. 50 Hollman, Keisha 1/2.................................. 40 Keyes, Michelle 1/16 ................................. 38 Clowser, Michaela 5/2 ............................... 34 Keyes, Melissa 3/12.................................... 24 Maronde, Allee 1/14 .................................. 21 Keyes, Melissa 1/16.................................... 14 Keyes, Melissa 1/27.................................... 14 Schneider, Alyssa 3/20 .............................. 12 Hollman, Keisha 3/10................................ 10 Raithel, Miranda 2/7 ................................. 10 Schafer, Savannah 2/3 ............................... 10 Nichols, Nicole 2/3 .................................... 2 BaLanCer Farr, Levi 2/14 ............................................ 86 CharoLaiS Stateler, Jeht 1/23 ....................................... 205 CompoSite CharoLaiS Bremer, Beau 4/23 ..................................... 73 Chianina Lindstrom, Malina 2/20 ............................ 126 Hudson, TaraLee 4/18 ............................... 50 Meysenburg, Tori 4/23 .............................. 41 Esch, Hannah 4/4 ...................................... 39 Stateler, Jeht 4/2 ......................................... 32

Top 10 intermediate Strope, Tejlor .............................................. 156 Schafer, Savannah ...................................... 105 Hauxwell, Brendon .................................... 58 Meysenburg, Trae ...................................... 41 Long, Garrett .............................................. 26 Eisenhauer, Riley ....................................... 24 Keyes, Michelle .......................................... 24 Scholting, Courtney .................................. 23 Russman, Keeley ........................................ 21 Heim, Taylor............................................... 20 Hinrichs, Bailey ......................................... 20

Senior Nelson, Justine ........................................... 84 Nelson, Ryan .............................................. 80 Meysenburg, Tori....................................... 74 Maronde, Alanta ........................................ 38 Ahrens, Katlyn ........................................... 33 Keller, Jefferson .......................................... 24 Scholting, Emily......................................... 23 Esch, Allie ................................................... 16 Clowser, Michaela ..................................... 14 Quinn, Tarrin ............................................. 12

Russman, Dylan 3/15 ................................ 30 Hudson, TaraLee 5/4 ................................. 28 Kersten, Stephanie 4/11 ............................ 24 Russman, Keeley 4/25 ............................... 24 Lindstrom, Malina..................................... 21 Russman, Jace 5/6 ...................................... 20 Mohlfeld, Dalton 3/13............................... 18 Hinrichs, Bailey ......................................... 17 Mohlfeld, Dalton 5/3 ................................. 14 Olson, Holly 3/15....................................... 12 Heim, Taylor 3/25 ...................................... 8

mainetainer Schneider, Alyssa 4/2 ................................ 81 Stoltz, Riley 4/20 ........................................ 58 Ahrens, Katlyn 6/3 .................................... 18 Schaardt, Colton 3/20 ............................... 14 Olson, Holly 4/24....................................... 12 Nichols, Taylor 4/30 .................................. 10 Robertson, Jake 4/23 ................................. 10

ChianguS Esch, Hannah 3/5 ...................................... 76 Esch, Hannah 4/4 ...................................... 41 Esch, Hannah 4/26 .................................... 28 Esch, Hannah 4/26 .................................... 28 Esch, Hannah 3/5 ...................................... 20 hereford Keller, Jefferson 2/20 ................................. 98 Farr, Levi 3/29 ............................................ 72 Illingworth, Kolt 2/17 ............................... 36 Hogan, Connor 5/2 ................................... 20 poLLed hereford Illingworth, Kody 5/5................................ 76 Strope, Tejlor 3/30 ..................................... 41 LimouSin Clason, Korynn 11/12 ............................... 187 Peterson, Justin 3/21 ................................. 44 maine-anJou Ahrens, Katlyn 6/1 .................................... 156 Kersten, Stephanie 1/12 ............................ 152 Lindstrom, Malina 3/21 ............................ 84 Stagemeyer, Holland 3/19......................... 35 Hill, Jade 4/2 ............................................... 23 Kersten, Stephanie 2/7 .............................. 20

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red anguS Eisenhauer, Riley 3/8................................. 51 Caldwell, Kaydee 3/26............................... 35 Caldwell, Emmet 2/20............................... 20 Hudson, TaraLee 3/17 ............................... 20 Muller, Daniel 2/3...................................... 20 Peterson, Justin 4/7.................................... 12 Shorthorn Strope, Tejlor 5/2 ....................................... 179 Long, Emily 3/7.......................................... 129 Plate, Silas 3/2 ............................................ 92 Long, Garrett 4/1 ....................................... 47 Hogan, Connor 4/4 ................................... 34 Robertson, Jake 1/2 ................................... 32 Plate, Silas 4/28 .......................................... 17 ShorthornpLuS Strope, Tejlor 5/15 ..................................... 245 Long, Garrett 4/14 ..................................... 129 Voft, Derick 5/28 ....................................... 104 Plate, Silas 2/12 .......................................... 90 Kastens, Anna ............................................ 57 Smith, Tristin 9/14..................................... 39 Plate, Silas 4/10 .......................................... 23 Long, Emily 3/7.......................................... 18 Strope, Tejlor 4/6 ....................................... 14 SimmentaL Stoltz, Rylee 3/9.......................................... 250 Voft, Derick 5/23 ....................................... 82 Illingworth, Kolt 2/22 ............................... 48 Muller, Megan 1/6 ..................................... 18

Breeding Heifers Muller, Kristyna 4/1 .................................. 16 foundation SimmentaL Smith, Tristin 10/10................................... 59 Smith, Tristin 2/28..................................... 37 Meysenburg, Tori 4/20 .............................. 18 Nichols, Nicole 5/2 .................................... 16 Muller, Kristyna 4/1 .................................. 12 Muller, Megan 4/1 ..................................... 12 CommerCiaL Hinrichs, Bailey 2/18................................. 111 Peterson, Justin 5/7.................................... 94 Maronde, Allee 2/5 .................................... 83

Market Animals

market heifer Schafer, Savannah ...................................... 176 Stoltz, Taylor............................................... 165 Russman, Jace............................................. 92 Schelkopf, Conrad ..................................... 85 Esch, Allie ................................................... 76 Plambeck, Mike ......................................... 76 Peterson, Josh ............................................. 58 Thomas, Quinnten..................................... 50 Kersten, Stephanie ..................................... 44 Lindstrom, Malina..................................... 43 Heim, Taylor............................................... 38 Scholting, Rachel ....................................... 37 Cooper, Ashtyn .......................................... 34 Eisenhauer, Riley ....................................... 30 Hinrichs, Bailey ......................................... 28 Elliott, Cody ............................................... 26 Muller, Daniel ............................................ 26 Rohlfs, Lane................................................ 26 Hauxwell, Kathlyn ..................................... 22 Meysenburg, Tori....................................... 18 Elliott, Trenton ........................................... 14 Raithel, Miranda ........................................ 14 Schaardt, Colton ........................................ 8 Nichols, Taylor ........................................... 4 Quinn, Morgan .......................................... 4 Russman, Keeley ........................................ 4 Kastens, Anna ............................................ 2 Nichols, Nicole ........................................... 2 anguS Schafer, Savannah ...................................... 239 Vallery, Jacob .............................................. 38 Clowser, Michaela ..................................... 36 Hollman, Kiesha ........................................ 32 Keller, Jefferson .......................................... 18 Farr, Levi ..................................................... 14

Continued Schneider, Gracie 3/13 .............................. 74 Heim, Taylor 4/4 ........................................ 64 Russman, Jace 3/28 .................................... 62 Thomas, Quinnten 6/1 .............................. 56 Plambeck Jr., Mike 1/26 ............................ 52 Illingworth, Kolt 6/5 ................................. 48 Lindstrom. Malina 2/20 ............................ 46 Nichols, Nicole 5/1 .................................... 44 Kastens, Anna 3/25.................................... 26 Meysenburg, Trae 5/6 ............................... 26 Maronde, Alanta 2/14 ............................... 25 Caldwell, Kaydee 3/21............................... 22 Hill, Jade 3/1 ............................................... 20 Bremer, Beau 4/23 ..................................... 18

Hudson, TaraLee 4/10 ............................... 18 Elliott, Cody 4/17 ...................................... 14 Elliott, Trenton 4/10 .................................. 14 Hinrichs, Bailey 4/25................................. 14 Keller, Jefferson 5/15 ................................. 14 Robertson, Jake 3/15 ................................. 14 Russman, Keeley 5/5 ................................. 14 Eisenhauer, Riley 3/30............................... 12 Schaardt, Colton 3/7 ................................. 12 Schneider, Alyssa 2/27 .............................. 12 Thomas, Holly 6/28 ................................... 10 Stateler, Jeht 4/1 ......................................... 8

CharoLaiS Eisenhauer, Radley .................................... 71 Zahm, Jordan ............................................. 61 Vallery, Wade ............................................. 2

SimmentaL Strope, Tejlor .............................................. 212

Chianina Clason, Korynn .......................................... 63 Maronde, Alanta ........................................ 51 Zahm, Jordan ............................................. 48 Meysenburg, Trae ...................................... 12 Elliott, Cody ............................................... 2 hereford Keller, Jefferson .......................................... 105 Farr, Levi ..................................................... 98 Rohlfs, Lane................................................ 69 Farr, Levi ..................................................... 24 LimouSin Peterson, Josh ............................................. 156 maine-anJou Hauxwell, Brendon .................................... 99 Hudson, TaraLee........................................ 89 Bremer, Beau .............................................. 80 Rohlfs, Lane................................................ 58 Schelkopf, Conrad ..................................... 16 Vallery, Jacob .............................................. 10 Shorthorn Strope, Tejlor .............................................. 172 Eisenhauer, Riley ....................................... 80 Scholting, Emily......................................... 69 Scholting, Rachel ....................................... 29 ShorthornpLuS Russman, Dylan ......................................... 42 Petree, Kyle ................................................. 16

Congratulations to Kevin Keyes of Springfield, Nebraska, the winner of the 2012 Honda Foreman ATV raffled off at the Nebraska State Fair.

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Remember to check out the website for information on the upcoming award ceremony and to double-check your 2012 point standings. If there are any questions/concerns, contact Kelsey Lamb to get them resolved! kelsey.r.lamb@uscis.dhs.gov

foundation SimmentaL Schneider, Alyssa ....................................... 21 CroSSBred Bremer, Beau .............................................. 201 Schneider, Samantha ................................. 94 Scholting, Courtney .................................. 68 Esch, Allie ................................................... 52 Hauxwell, Brendon .................................... 52 Zahm, Jake.................................................. 50 Smedra, Michael ........................................ 34 Cooper, Ashtyn .......................................... 30 Cooper, Cole .............................................. 26 Elliott, Trenton ........................................... 24 Muller, Kristyna ......................................... 24 Quinn, Tarrin ............................................. 22 Vallery, Wade ............................................. 22 Hauxwell, Brendon .................................... 20 Lindstrom. Malina..................................... 20 Maronde, Alanta ........................................ 20 Peterson, Josh ............................................. 20 Quinn, Morgan .......................................... 20 Hinrichs, Bailey ......................................... 16 Stagemeyer, Holland ................................. 16 Brentlinger, Garrett ................................... 12 Elliott, Cody ............................................... 12 Schaardt, Colton ........................................ 10 Schafer, Savannah ...................................... 10 Smedra, Michael ........................................ 10 Ahrens, Katlyn ........................................... 8 Elliott, Trenton ........................................... 8 Schneider, Gracie ....................................... 8 Hinrichs, Bailey ......................................... 6 Muller, Megan ............................................ 4

Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Alex McCullough, Kenton, Ohio

reserve grand Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Candace Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Andrew Meyer, Celina, Ohio

5th Overall Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio

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4th Overall Breeding Heifer Shown by: Austin Garner, Hamilton, Ohio

COrnHusker ClassiC

October 7, 2012 Upper Sandusky, Ohio Judge: Maria Crandell

Market

COrnHusker ClassiC

October 7, 2012 Upper Sandusky, Ohio Judge: Maria Crandell

grand Champion Market animal

Shown by: Alex McCullough, Kenton, Ohio

reserve grand Market animal

Shown by: Adam Widman, Bucyrus, Ohio

3rd Overall Market animal

Shown by: Jessica Millenbaugh, Crestline, Ohio

4th Overall Market animal Shown by: Molly Wilson, Dola, Ohio

5th Overall Market animal

Shown by: Lori Millenbaugh, Crestline, Ohio

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Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Champion Limousin | Shown by: Ashley Corns

reserve grand Breeding Heifer

Champion Chianina | Shown by: Lauren Prill

Market

grand Champion Market Steer

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Payton Stoppel

reserve grand Market Steer

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Hannah Talkington

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kanSaS Junior LiveStoCk SHow

September 21-24, 2012 Wichita, Kan.

Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Brandon Olivier

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Megan Green

Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Weston Schrader

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer shown by: Jake Nikkel

Reserve Champion Composite Charolais Heifer shown by: Mason Runft

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Cole Hannah

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Merideth Clark

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: JW Ledoux

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Brook Jensen

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Bailey McKay

Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Tanner Walden

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Madison Loschke

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Cory Craver

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Abby Wood

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kanSaS Junior LiveStoCk SHow

Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Jansen Parsons

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Callee Stubbs

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Jake Nikkel

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Carissa Dalquest

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Skylar Edison

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Caleigh Iwanski

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Logan Marple

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Jillian Keller

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Makayla Hoffman

Breeding Champion Crossbred Heifer shown by: Katie Deal

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Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer shown by: Taylor Goering

Champion Angus Steer shown by: Sarah Pelton

Reserve Champion Angus Steer shown by: Luke Sankey

Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Kolton Voboril

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Ben Jensen

Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Ben Jensen

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Taylor Dieball

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Maycee Ratliff

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Logan Allen

Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Garrett Smith

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Cody Hrabe

Champion Simmental Steer shown by: Sarah Pelton

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer shown by: Taylor Goering

Champion AOB Steer shown by: Taylor Goering

Reserve Champion AOB Steer shown by: Lauren Prill

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Market

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Oklahoma Club Calf Association - Oct 2012

State Fairs are winding down Congratulation to all the exhibitors who participated. The severe drought in Oklahoma is still bad and I know in other places it is a concern. Hope it is raining in your part of the world when you read this. OCCA Jackpot Shows are fixing to get fired up. There are some new shows this year, check the OCCA web site for those dates, also check your point make sure your points are correct and that they have you in the correct district. Thanks to all the consigners and everyone that help with the Wanted One Sale at the Tulsa State Fair. A big thanks goes out to Morgan Sheive, our sale manager you did a great job!

Again we want to thank our Platinum Sponsors CM Trailers, Purina, Cinch and Curl Girl without you guys we would not be able to make this happen.

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook, and the web site for your point. Safe travels and good luck at the shows.

Tim B Stidham, OCCA President www.oklahomaclubcalfassociation.com

Note: According to OCCA Rules, winners of the “Overall Top 10 Exhibitors” are not eligible to compete for “District Awards”.

Showmanship Points by Division Top 10 Div.

Last Name

First

Pts.

Div.

Last Name

First

Pts.

Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior

Dobbs Courtney Armitage Kemp Kite Bowen Goodson Branum Hayes Branson

Sidney Madison Sarah Brooke Bailey Kodee Gatlin Kooper Blakelee Taylor

133 132 96 89 64 44 44 43 42 22

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Hilburn Purcell Kellam McGowen Ford

Kyleigh Nicholas Ashlyn Haylie Jace

64 57 53 42 36

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Courtney Storey Bowen Stehr Kemp

Brock Jordan Kade Caitlin Bridget

156 129 84 92 67

Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior

Green Chrz Prough Blakley Alexander Grossnicklas Guthrie Christensen Jahn Armitage

Katie Abbey Jace Reighly Katie Jake Will Audrey Cale Hannah

180 151 90 64 54 48 38 34 34 30

Div.

Overall Showmanship Points Last Name

First

Pts.

Div.

Last Name

First

Pts.

1 2 3 4 5

Green Courtney Chrz Dobbs Courtney

Katie Brock Abbey Sidney Madison

180 156 141 133 132

6 7 8 9 10

Storey Armitage Stehr Prough Kemp

Jordan Sarah Caitlin Jace Brooke

129 96 92 90 89

OCCA Membership Application

Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Email: ______________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________________ Date of birth: ____________________ My School is: __________________________________where I am a member of (circle one) 4-H or FFA FFA District (circle one) Central SE SW NE NW

Have you shown beef cattle before April 1, 2007? (circle one) yes no

In case you are presented an award, we need your jacket/pull-over size (circle one) S M L XL Who told you about OCCA (if anyone)? ___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ (signature) I wish to participate in the following divisions: (circle) 1st family member fee: $35 (includes on division); then add $30 each division thereafter Steers Heifers Showmanship The 1st member also receives a 1-year free subscription to The Show Circuit magazine.

You may add additional family members at a cost of $30 per division - Use one enrollment form per individual.

Send application and check (payable to OCCA) to Erica Boyer, 1701 College Park Road, Claremore, OK 74017; 918-344-0622; email: ericasg@hotmailcom

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Heifer Points by Division Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

American American American

Storey Berlowitz Jones

Jordan Braelyn Jacob

SE C C

180 112 6

Hereford Hereford Hereford

Cantrell Hayes Cantrell

Parker Blakelee Karstyn

NE SE NE

10 6 6

Braunvieh

Blakley

Reighly

NE

40

Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus

Green Keeler Hoover Bess White Ray Blakey Pittman Cook Murray Krebs Silas Strate

Katie Branna Paige Brody Shelby Jackson Adrienne Beth Colby Courtney Brant Kody Jarred

NE NE NE NE NE SE C NW C C SE C NW

172 56 42 40 27 26 12 12 26 10 10 6 6

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Christensen Booth White Hutchison Jahn White White McGowen Gerard

Audrey Rachel Shelby Brock Spencer Richard Bryson Haylie Alese

C NE NE NW SW NE NE SE SE

176 66 54 32 30 28 26 10 10

Charolais Charolais Charolais

Bowen Chrz Bowen

Kade Abbey Kodee

C NW C

88 34 10

Maine-Anjou Blakley Maine-Anjou Chrz Maine-Anjou Alexander Maine-Anjou Blakley Maine-Anjou Elliott Maine-Anjou Burris Maine-Anjou Sperle Maine-Anjou Melton

Larahmy Abbey Karly Reighly Breanna Kylee Mariah Kendall

NE NW NW NE NE C SW NW

76 46 42 36 32 20 10 10

MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer MTainer

Brooks Bowen Christian Knapp Kemp Clark Butler Miller Hilburn Elam Armitage Blakley Symes Evans

Chance Kodee Allison Jessalene Brooke Ganden James Sage Kyleigh Colt Sarah Reighly Katie Ashtyn

NE C C SE NE SW NE NE SE C C NE C SE

80 73 62 40 39 36 26 32 30 26 22 20 6 6

Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus

Guthrie Hutchison Nelson Bilderback

Will Brock John Jason

NW NW SW SW

114 32 26 16

Salers

Stewart

Jenna

NW

72

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Stehr Stehr Alexander Murray Reid Judge Harper

Caitlin Cammie Katie Courtney Corbin Kevin Jesse

SW SW SW C C C SE

162 50 42 22 20 18 16

Char-Comp. Bowen Char-Comp. Stehr

Kade Caitlin

C SW

66 56

Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina

Hiebert Kyle Armitage Hannah Hilburn Kyleigh Christian Allison Elam Colt Grossnicklaus Jake Barney Clint Hill Matthew Thrasher Scout Thompson Cooper Cook Colby Silas Kody Strate Jarred Courtney Madison Kellam Ashlyn

NW C SE C C SW NW SE NW NE C C NW NE SE

72 60 55 40 36 30 20 20 20 18 12 12 10 6 6

Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford

Dobbs Chapman Prough Courtney Kemp Gould Gould Jahn Will

NE C SW NE NE C C SW NW

118 102 76 58 48 20 20 16 12

Sidney Victoria Jace Madison Bridget Emily Jacob Spencer Jenna

Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

Shorthorn Shorthorn

Krebs Chace Blankinship Brittany

SE C

10 10

ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus

Kellam Ashlyn Thompson Raylyn Alexander Katie Hill Matthew Blankinship Brittany Purcell Nicholas Stehr Cammie Clark Halie Williams Brent

SE NE SW SE C NE SW SW NE

56 74 40 36 26 20 10 10 6

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Jahn Thomas Shepard Eaves Gerard

SW NW SW SE SE

56 12 12 10 6

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

Courtney Brock Strickland McKenzie Armitage Hannah Jahn Cale Green Katie Grossnicklas Jake Blakey Adyson Clark Garrett Kellam Ashlyn Pollard Amberlyn Keeler Branna

NE C C SW NE SW C SW SE C NE

152 100 46 40 34 30 20 12 12 12 6

Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial

Courtney Brock Chrz Abbey Layton McKenzie Knapp Jessalene Purcell Nicholas Brooks Chance Green Katie Shephard Chaley Earnheart Sidney Fast Jared Booth Rachel Burris Kylee Silas Kody Grossnicklas Jake

NE NW SW SE NE NE NE SW SW NW NE C C SW

113 95 68 50 43 40 36 32 20 20 18 16 10 6

Cale Darrell Laura Landree Aliese

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Steer Points by Division Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

AOB

Melton

Kendall

AOB

Daley

Jacob

NW

20

Hereford

Duff

Kane

SW

22

NE

20

Hereford

Edens

Caleb

NW

20

Hereford

Blankinship Brittany

C

10

Angus

Sperle

Ryan

SW

130

Angus

Chrz

Abbey

NW

64

Limousin

Freeman

Vivian

SW

100

Angus

Imke

Kaylee

NW

52

Limousin

Schovanec Braden

NW

70

Angus

Pratz

Colten

C

42

Limousin

Klaassen

Raegan

SW

69

SW

40

Limousin

Sperle

Ryan

SW

54

Angus

Sperle

Mariah Clint

Angus

Barney

NW

40

Limousin

Blakley

Reighly

NE

54

Angus

McGowen Christian

SE

36

Limousin

Chapman

Victoria

C

46

Angus

Branum

Kooper

SW

30

Limousin

Kite

Bailey

SW

36

Angus

Duff

Kane

SW

26

Limousin

Alexander Karly

NW

30

Angus

Kellin

Becky

NW

22

Limousin

McGowen Christian

SE

26

Angus

Holt

Braden

SW

20

Limousin

Baker

Kody

SW

26

Angus

Lewis

Lincoln

NW

12

Limousin

Chrz

Abbey

NW

16

Angus

Symes

Katie

C

10

Limousin

Earnheart Sidney

SW

6

Charolais

Purcell

Nicholas

NE

54

Maine-Anjou Goodson

Gatlin

NW

128

Charolais

Goodson

Gatlin

NW

40

Maine-Anjou Klaassen

Raegan

SW

118

Charolais

Duff

Dillon

SW

36

Maine-Anjou Davis

Haven

NW

116

Charolais

Kelln

Becky

NW

20

Maine-Anjou Kemp

Bridget

NE

62

Charolais

Holt

Parker

SW

20

Maine-Anjou Branum

Kooper

SW

50

Charolais

Ford

Jace

SE

16

Maine-Anjou Strickland McKenzie

C

40

Charolais

Wolzen

Haley

SE

12

Maine-Anjou Thorp

Jamie

NW

40

Charolais

Freeman

Vivian

SW

10

Maine-Anjou Strate

Jarred

NW

36

Charolais

Duff

Drew

SW

10

Maine-Anjou Elliott

Brianna

NE

33

Maine-Anjou Stanley

Kylee

SW

30

Jace

SE

26

Chianina

Thrasher

Scout

NW

80

Maine-Anjou Ford

Chianina

Thorp

Jake

NW

58

Maine-Anjou Lewis

Lincoln

NW

20

Chianina

Baker

Kody

SW

46

Maine-Anjou Shephard

Isac

SW

20

Chianina

Duff

Dillon

SW

36

Maine-Anjou Knapp

Jessalene

SE

20

Sage

NE

20

Chianina

Bonham

Baylor

C

30

Maine-Anjou Miller

Chianina

Dimmit

Garrett

NW

30

Maine-Anjou Blakley

Larahmy

NE

20

Chianina

Testerman Mylah

SW

30

Maine-Anjou Dimmitt

Julia

NW

16

Chianina

Cato

SE

20

Maine-Anjou Duff

Drew

SW

16

Chianina

Earnheart Sidney

SW

20

Maine-Anjou Testerman Mylah

SW

10

Chianina

Carroll

Morgan

NW

18

Maine-Anjou Alexander Karly

NW

6

Chianina

Hudgins

Madison

NE

10

Chianina

Imke

Kaylee

NW

6

Koby

Salers

Branum

Kooper

SW

40

Salers

Reuter

Clark

SW

30

Salers

Symes

Paden

SW

10

Hereford

Branum

Kooper

SW

86

Hereford

Kite

Bailey

SW

72

Hereford

Ransom

Ryanne

NE

60

Shorthorn

Duff

Dillon

SW

60

Hereford

Dobbs

Sidney

NE

56

Shorthorn

Stanley

Kylee

SW

46

Hereford

Kemp

Brooke

NE

52

Shorthorn

Freeman

Vivian

SW

40

Hereford

Bonham

Baylor

C

40

Shorthorn

Perryman

Jake

NE

36

Hereford

Duff

Drew

SW

36

Shorthorn

Cullum

Julie

SE

26

Thorp

Jamie

NW

22

Sandoval

Kaleb

SW

22

Hereford

Pratz

Colten

C

36

Shorthorn

Hereford

Branson

Taylor

NE

28

Shorthorn

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Last Name First

Dist.

Pts. 20

Shorthorn

Evans

Ashton

SE

Shorthorn

Symes

Paden

SW

10

Shorthorn

Cullum

Daniel

SE

6

Shorthorn

Raper

Jacob

C

6

Simmental

Schovanec Braden

NW

140

Simmental

Baker

Kody

SW

76

Simmental

Hudgins

Madison

NE

60

Simmental

Blakley

Reighly

NE

47

Simmental

Testerman Hadley

SW

46

Simmental

Hicks

Jordan

SW

40

Simmental

Thrasher

Gage

NW

40

Simmental

Strickland McKenzie

C

36

Simmental

Pratz

Colten

C

32

Simmental

Sperle

Ryan

SW

20

Simmental

Thorp

Jamie

NW

20

Simmental

Thorp

Jake

NW

20

Simmental

Duff

Jacy

SW

12

Simmental

Reuter

Clark

SW

12

Simmental

Symes

Paden

SW

12

Simmental

Davis

Haven

NW

10

Simmental

Symes

Katie

C

10

Simmental

Gerard

Alise

SE

10

Simmental

Duff

Kane

SW

6

Simmental

Earnheart Sidney

SW

6

Simmental

Baker

Kory

SW

6

Crossbred

Perryman

Jake

NE

134

Crossbred

Bonham

Baylor

C

130

Crossbred

Duff

Jacy

SW

62

Crossbred

Thrasher

Scout

NW

40

Crossbred

Thorp

Jessica

NW

32

Crossbred

Branum

Kooper

SW

31

Crossbred

Cullum

Julie

SE

20

Crossbred

Cullum

Daniel

SE

16

Crossbred

Davis

Haven

NW

16

Crossbred

Ford

Jace

SE

12

Crossbred

Symes

Paden

SW

12

Crossbred

Strickland McKenzie

C

10

Crossbred

McGowen Haylie

SE

10

Crossbred

Stanley

Kylee

SW

6

Crossbred

Daley

Jacob

NE

6

Note: According to OCCA Rules, winners of the “Overall Top 10 Exhibitors” are not eligible to compete for “District Awards”.

Heifers

Overall Top Heifer Exhibitors

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 10

Brock Katie Caitlin Jordan Audrey Abbey Kade Chance Sidney Will

NE NE SW SW C NW C NE NE NW

Courtney Green Stehr Storey Christensen Chrz Bowen Brooks Dobbs Guthrie

265 242 218 180 176 175 154 120 118 114

Top Novice Heifer Exhibitors

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5

Kodee McKenzie Cammi Brooke Kody

C SW SW NE C

Bowen Layton Stehr Kemp Silas

83 68 60 39 28

Steers

Overall Top Steer Exhibitors

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ryan Braden Baylor Raegan Jake Paul Gatlin Vivian Kody Kooper Haven

SW NW C SW NE NW SW SW SW NW

Sperle Schovanec Bonham Klaassen Perryman Goodson Freeman Baker Branum Davis

210 201 200 187 170 168 150 148 146 142

Top Novice Steer Exhibitors

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5

Kaylee Brooke Hadie Gage Taylor

NW NE SW SW NE

Imke Kemp Testerman Thrasher Branson

58 52 46 40 28

Overall Top Heifer Exhibitors by Region

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 3 5 6 7 8 8 10 10 10

Berlowitz Armitage Christian Chapman Strickland Bowen Elam Burris Blankinship Silas Murray Armitage

Braelyn Hannah Allison Victoria McKenzie Kodee Colt Kylee Brittany Kody Courtney Sarah

C C C C C C C C C C C C

112 106 102 102 100 83 66 36 36 22 22 22

5 5 8 9 9 9

Fast Thrasher Strate Pittman Will Thomas

Jared Scout Jarred Beth Jenna Darrell

NW NW NW NW NW NW

20 20 16 12 12 12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Blakley Booth White Blakley Keeler Thompson Courtney Purcell Kemp Hoover

Reighly Rachel Shelby Larahmy Branna Raylyn Madison Nicholas Bridget Paige

NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

96 84 81 76 62 74 64 63 48 42

1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 8 8 8

Knapp Hilburn Kellam Hill Ray Harper Gerard Eaves Krebs Krebs McGowen

Jessalene Kyleigh Ashlyn Matthew Jackson Jesse Aliese Landree Brant Chace Haylie

SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE

90 85 74 56 26 16 16 10 10 10 10

1 1 3 4 5

Hiebert Stewart Hutchison Alexander Barney

Kyle Jenna Brock Karly Clint

NW NW NW NW NW

72 72 68 42 20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Jahn Alexander Prough Layton Grossnicklas Stehr Jahn Clark Shephard Nelson

Cale Katie Jace McKenzie Jake Cammi Spencer Ganden Chaley John

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

96 82 76 68 66 60 46 36 32 26

Overall Top Steer Exhibitors by Region

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5

Strickland Chapman Symes Blankinship Raper

McKenzie Victoria Katie Brittany Jacob

C C C C C

86 46 32 10 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Blakley Hudgins Kemp Ransom Dobbs Purcell Kemp Elliott Branson Daley

Reighly Madison Bridget Ryanne Sydney Nicholas Brooke Brianna Taylor Jacob

NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

101 70 62 60 56 54 52 33 28 26

1 2 3 4 5 5 5 8 9

Ford Cullum McGowen Cullum Cato Evans Knapp Wolzen McGowen

Jace Julie Christian Daniel Kolby Ashton Jessalene Haley Haylie

SE SE Se SE SE SE SE SE SE

54 46 62 22 20 20 20 12 10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 9 9

Thrasher Chrz Thorp Thorp Imke Kelln Barney Thrasher Alexander Strate

Scout Abbey Jake Jamie Kaylee Becky Clint Gage Karly Jarred

NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW

120 80 78 60 58 42 40 40 36 36

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10

Duff Kite Stanley Duff Duff Duff Testerman Symes Reuter Testerman Hicks

Dillon Bailey Kylee Jacy Drew Kane Hadley Paden Clark Mylah Jordan

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

132 108 82 74 66 54 46 44 42 40 40

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Grand Champion Heifer

Shown by: Kalle Reynolds, Russelville, Ohio

BreedinG HeiferS reserve Grand Champion Heifer Shown by: Derek Souder, Ripley, Ohio

3rd overall Heifer

Shown by: Bennett Farm, New Richmond, Ohio

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Brown County (oH) SHow

September 25, 2012 Georgetown, Ohio Judge: Terry Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio

Grand Champion Steer

Shown by: Grant McIntosh, Sardina, Ohio

Brown County (oH) SHow

September 25, 2012 Georgetown, Ohio Judge: Terry Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio

Market aniMalS reserve Grand Champion Steer Shown by: Wolfridge/Kelley Long, Hillsboro,Ohio

3rd overall Steer

Shown by: Kalle Reynolds, Russelville, Ohio

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Grand champion heifer

Champion Angus | Shown by: Laine Jurgilewicz

JunIoR heIfeRs Reserve Grand champion heifer Reserve Red Angus | Shown by: Christopher P. Montross

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Lauren Schur

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Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Kallie Anne Knott

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Kallie Anne Knott

Keystone Int. LIvestocK show

September 29 - October 7, 2012 Harrisburg, Pa.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Kyle Lemmon

Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Adam Griffith

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Lonnie Thomas

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Kirby Dygert

Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Kurt Fleener

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Christopher P. Montross

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Clayton Boyert

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Jamie Limes

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Xavier Ferris

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Tyler Brown

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Kelsey Powers-Barb

Champion SimSolutions Heifer shown by: Jessica Butler

Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Kelsey Delaplaine

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Kurt Fleener

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Keystone InteRnatIonaL LIvestocK expo

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Melissa Grimmel

105

MaRKet steeRs

Grand champion Market steer

Shown by: Kelsi Lawson

Reserve Grand Market steer Shown by: Olivia McHale

pRoGRess steeRs

Grand champion progress steer

Shown by: Amy DeWoody

Reserve Grand progress steer Shown by: Jessica Butler

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Keystone InteRnatIonaL LIvestocK expo

September 29 - October 7, 2012 Harrisburg, Pa.

feedeR heIfeR

Grand champion feeder heifer

Shown by: Cheyenne Pitsenbarger

Reserve Grand feeder heifer Shown by: Kevin Stahl

Keystone InteRnatIonaL LIvestocK expo

September 29 - October 7, 2012 Harrisburg, Pa.

feedeR steeR

Grand champion feeder steer

Shown by: Peter Hoffines

Reserve Grand feeder steer

Shown by: Cheyenne Pitsenbarger

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Grand champion female

Champion Shorthorn | Shown by: Autumn Robison

open feMaLes

Champion Angus Female shown by: Sarah Lownes

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Reserve Champion Angus Female shown by: Kagney Collins

Champion Charolais Female shown by: Kallie Anne Knott

Keystone Int. LIvestocK show

September 29 - October 7, 2012 Harrisburg, Pa.

Champion Composite Charolais Female shown by: James Held

Reserve Champion Composite Charolais Female shown by: Katelynn Cape

Champion Hereford Female shown by: Lowderman Cattle Co.

Reserve Champion Hereford Female shown by: Marie Lock

Champion Highland Female shown by: Daniel Thorne

Reserve Champion Highland Female shown by: Dwight Eisenhauer

Champion Limousin Female shown by: Adam Griffith

Reserve Champion Limousin Female shown by: Kelsey Delaplaine

Champion Maine-Anjou Female shown by: Kurt Fleener

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female shown by: Kirby Dygert

Champion MaineTainer Female shown by: Tim Schaeffer

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female shown by: Kurt Fleener

Champion Red Angus Female shown by: Jeffrey Keifer

Reserve Champion Red Angus Female shown by: Mike McPhee

November/December 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

Keystone InteRnatIonaL LIvestocK expo

Reserve Champion Charolais Female shown by: Faraway Cattle Co.

109

Keystone InteRnatIonaL LIvestocK show

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female shown by: Cates Farms

Champion ShorthornPlus Female shown by: Kevin Stahl

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Female shown by: Xavier Ferris

Champion Simmental Female shown by: CLO Simmentals

Reserve Champion Simmental Female shown by: James, Jackie & Sara Campbell

Champion SimSolutions Female shown by: James, Jackie & Sara Campbell

Reserve Champion SimSolutions Female shown by: Shelby Patten

Champion White Park Female shown by: Mitchell Brower

Reserve Champion White Park Female shown by: Gerry Lambrecht

open feMaLes Champion AOB Female shown by: Megan Craig

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Reserve Champion AOB Female shown by: Rylee Stockdale

Grand Champion Heifer

Shown by: Garrett Vaughan

JACkson’s Mill Round-up

September 14-16, 2012 Jackson’s Mill, W. Va. Judge: Ken Culp, Lexington, Ky.

Reserve Grand Heifer Shown by: Tyler Brown

Grand Champion Market Animal

Shown by: Olivia McHale

Reserve Grand Market Animal Shown by: Jeff Hull

Reserve Champion Junior Show Steer shown by: Thomas Willlis

Reserve Champion Open Show Steer shown by: Jerry Hull

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cattlE at willman’S gREEn vallEy Ranch 2 milES SoUth & 3 milES EaSt oF gann vallEy, SD

RUSS WILLMAN • 605-730-1975 JEFF FUEGEN • 605-730-4220

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Grand Champion Market Steer

Shown by: James Moxley, West Friendship, MD

reserve Grand Market Steer

Shown by: Tiffany Amoss, Union Bridge, MD

Grand Champion Market Hog

Shown by: Cooper Bounds, Taneytown, MD

reserve Grand Market Hog

Shown by: Dean Bennett, Union Bridge, MD

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Maryland State Fair

August 24 - September 3, 2012 Timonium, Md.

Grand Champion Market Lamb shown by: Chad Hamilton, Frederick, MD

Maryland State Fair

August 24 - September 3, 2012 Timonium, Md.

reserve Market Lamb shown by: Helen King, Church Hill, MD

Grand Champion Market Goat shown by: Casey Bounds, Taneytown, MD

reserve Grand Market Goat

shown by: Taylor Buffington, New Windsor, MD

November/December 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Champion Commercial | Shown by: Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa

reserve grand Breeding Heifer

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Kenton Lain, Corydon, Iowa

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Jade Hill, Falls City, Neb.

5th Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Charolais | Shown by: Cagney Effling, Highmore, SD

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4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion Hereford | Shown by: Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa

AkSArBen

September 27-30, 2012 Omaha, Neb. Judges: Garrett Parsons, Joel Cowley, and Cory Schrag

Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Riley Sieren, Washington, Iowa

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, Neb.

Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Cody Harms, Grand Island, Neb.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Olivia Lapke, Logan, Iowa

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Harrison Mcmahon, Ayr, Neb.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Malina Lindstrom, Elm Creek, Neb.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Ben Weis, McIntire, Iowa

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Kara Gillespie, Nodaway, Iowa

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Garrett Long, Springfield, Neb.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Reid Nichols, Atlantic, Iowa

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Blake Wilkens, Bennett, Iowa

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Daniel Muller, Allen, Neb.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Katie Trail, Nebraska City, Neb.

Champion Sim-Influenced Heifer shown by: Kiley Elder, Pella, Iowa

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AkSArBen

Breeding

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AkSArBen

Reserve Champion Sim-Influenced Heifer shown by: Chesney Effling, Highmore, SD

Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Kenton Lain, Corydon, Iowa

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Kiley Elder, Pella, Iowa

Breeding Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Olivia Lapke, Logan, Iowa

Feeder HeiFerS

grand Champion Feeder Heifer

Shown by: Cody McCullough, Allerton, Iowa

reserve grand Feeder Heifer

Shown by: Kyle Placke, Grand Island, Neb.

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grand Champion Market Steer

AkSArBen

Champion Div. 3 | Shown by: Jordan Reed, Lenox, Iowa

September 27-30, 2012 Omaha, Neb. Judges: Garrett Parsons, Joel Cowley, and Cory Schrag

MArket SteerS reserve grand Market Steer

Reserve Div. 3 | Shown by: Gracie Russell, Prescott, Iowa

Champion Market Heifer

Shown by: Mackenzie Stohlmann, Louisville, Neb.

reserve Champion Market Heifer Shown by: Alex Alliger, Gowrie, Iowa

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AkSArBen

MArket SteerS

Champion Div. 1 Steer shown by: Blake Hinners, Arcadia, Iowa

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Steer shown by: Evan Friesth, Adel, Iowa

Champion Div. 2 Steer shown by: Holly Stagemeyer, McCook, Neb.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Steer shown by: Rachel Vogt, Kennard, Neb.

Champion Div. 4 Steer shown by: Seth Plendl, Kingsley, Iowa

Reserve Champion Div. 4 Steer shown by: Levi Black, Towner, ND

Feeder SteerS

grand Champion Feeder Steer

Shown by: Walker McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa

reserve grand Feeder Steer

Shown by: Paige Netzke, Lamberton, Minn.

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reserve grand Market Hog

AkSArBen

September 27-30, 2012 Omaha, Neb.

shown by: Zack Lear, Spencer, Iowa

grand Champion Market Hog

shown by: Dylan Celander, Fairmont, Minn.

reserve Market Lamb

shown by: Jacque Murdoch, Orleans, Neb.

grand Champion Market Lamb shown by: Jed Knutson, Hartland, Minn.

grand Champion Market goat

shown by: Sheldon Johnsen, Curtis, Neb.

reserve grand Market goat

shown by: Chance Deppe, Maquoketa, Iowa

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Grand Champion Heifer

Champion Angus | Shown by: Danny Headley

Junior Heifers reserve Grand Champion Heifer Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Makenzie Ewalt

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Mason Holvoet

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Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Taylor Lodges

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Austin Miller

World Beef expo

September 28-30, 2012 West Allis, Wisc.

Reserve Champion ChiAngus Heifer shown by: Danielle Hobus

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Nicole Welke

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Nicole Welke

Champion Gelbvieh Balancer Heifer shown by: Gerish Russell

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Nicole Ash

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Brett Jones

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Katelyn Hartwig

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Jordan Cowan

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Paige McCulloh

Champion Pinzgauer Heifer shown by: Nick Curtain

Reserve Champion Pinzgauer Heifer shown by: Mark Leis

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Kylie Cagwin

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Brodie Abney

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Haley Gestrich

November/December 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

World Beef expo

Champion ChiAngus Heifer shown by: Lucas Wisnefski

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World Beef expo

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Austin Squires

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Bryce Ladwig

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Abe Hauge

Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer shown by: Dalton Lemenger

Reserve Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer shown by: Amanda Thompson

Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Katelyn Hartwig

Junior Heifers Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Kale Spengler

Grand Champion open female

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Makenzie Ewalt

open females

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Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Sterling Reichenbach

Champion Angus Female shown by: Weaver Angus Farms

Reserve Champion Angus Female shown by: Country Lane Farm

Champion Belted Galloway Female shown by: Meadowood Farms

Reserve Champion Belted Galloway Female shown by: County Line Belties

Champion Chianina Female shown by: Taylor Loges

Reserve Champion Chianina Female shown by: Danielle Hobus

Champion Gelbvieh Female shown by: Hidden Valley Livestock

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female shown by: Russell Family Livestock

Champion Hereford Female shown by: Torrance Herefords

Reserve Champion Hereford Female shown by: Hidden Spring Ranch

Champion Highland Female shown by: Windemere Farm

Reserve Champion Highland Female shown by: Cobblestone Farm

Champion Limousin Female shown by: Etherton Farm

November/December 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

World Beef expo

open females

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World Beef expo

open females Reserve Champion Limousin Female shown by: Etherton Farm

Champion Lowline Female shown by: Fanning Cattle Company

Reserve Champion Lowline Female shown by: Riverwood Farms

Champion Percentage-Lowline Female shown by: Fanning Cattle Company

Reserve Champion Percentage-Lowline Female shown by: Tucker Marrs

Champion Maine-Anjou Female shown by: Katelyn Hartwig

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female shown by: Cowan Cattle Company

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female shown by: Kale Spengler

Champion Piedmontese Female shown by: Hennerberg Piedmontese

Reserve Champion Piedmontese Female shown by: Lone Creek Cattle Company

Champion Red Angus Female shown by: TC Reds

Reserve Champion Red Angus Female shown by: TC Reds

Champion Shorthorn Female shown by: Abney Family Cattle

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Champion ShorthornPlus Female shown by: Kevin Whitley Farms

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Female shown by: K & J Herfords

Champion Simmental Female shown by: Mindemann Farms

Reserve Champion Simmental Female shown by: Forest Brook Farms

Champion Percentage-Simmental Female shown by: Mallory Espenscheid

Reserve Champion Percentage-Simmental Female shown by: DI Simmental

Champion White Park Female shown by: Twin Oaks Farms

Reserve Champion White Park Female shown by: Twin Oaks Farms

Champion AOB Female shown by: Ethan Hanold

Champion Commercial Female shown by: Keene Farms

Reserve Champion Commercial Female shown by: Sterling Reichenbach

November/December 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

World Beef expo

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female shown by: Laufenberg Show Cattle

129

market steers

Grand Champion market steer

Shown by: Taylor Donelson

reserve Grand market steer Shown by: Colby Nieder

prospeCt steers

Grand Champion prospect steer

Shown by: Kinsey Crowe

reserve Grand prospect steer Shown by: Jorli Hauge

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World Beef expo

September 28-30, 2012 West Allis, Wisc.

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Grand Champion Prospect Steer

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Baylor Bonham

reserve Grand Prospect Steer

Champion Simmental | Shown by: Braden Schovanec

3rd Overall Prospect Steer

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Toby Denny

5th Overall Prospect Steer 3rd Place Crossbred Shown by: Jacy Duff

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4th Overall Prospect Steer Champion Chianina | Shown by: Danielle Dewberry

OklahOma State Fair

September 13-23, 2012 Oklahoma City, Okla.

Champion Angus Steer shown by: Katelynn Shumaker

Reserve Champion Angus Steer shown by: Christian McGowan

Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Macy Starks

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Haley Wolzen

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer shown by: Dillan Duff

Champion Gelbvieh Steer shown by: Jordyn Hicks

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Steer shown by: Jesse Smith

Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Baylor Bonham

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Kooper Branum

Champion Limousin Steer shown by: Ryan Coontz

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Jamie Thorp

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Gatlin Goodson

Champion Salers Steer shown by: Clark Reuter

Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Vivian Freeman

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SteerS Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Kylee Stanley

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer shown by: Mckenzie Strickland

heiFerS Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Karisa Pfeiffer

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Ryan Callahan

Champion Beefmaster Heifer shown by: Kane Ozment

Reserve Champion Beefmaster Heifer shown by: Makenzie Cornell

Champion Brahman Heifer shown by: Trisha Kingsbury

Reserve Champion Brahman Heifer shown by: Kyle Fanning

Champion OK Brangus Heifer shown by: Braelyn Berlowitz

Reserve Champion OK Brangus Heifer shown by: Thad Gorczyca

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Abbey Chrz

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer shown by: Lindy Nowakowski

Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Kaylee Oyler

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Champion Commercial Chianina Heifer shown by: Avrie Nowakowski

Reserve Champion Commercial Chianina Heifer shown by: Kaylee Oyler

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Gavin McKinley

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Jake Sims

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Brooke Cameron

Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Audrey Christensen

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Shelby White

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Ladd Landgraf

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Parker Garrett

Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Cody Glenny

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Cierra Padgett

OklahOma State Fair

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Braxton Cass

heiFerS Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Will Guthrie

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Jason Bilderback

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OklahOma State Fair

Champion Salers Heifer shown by: Jenna Stewart

Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer shown by: Hadley Griffith

Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer shown by: Hadley Griffith

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Mitch Hunter

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Caitlin Stehr

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Ashlyn Kellam

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Jacota Hyman

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Tayten Lierle

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Blake Henrichs

Champion Sim-Influenced Heifer shown by: Allie Standridge

Reserve Champion Sim-Influenced Heifer shown by: Kyla Walter

Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Kaleb Nowakowski

heiFerS Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Kes Reeves

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reserve Grand market hog shown by: Emily Franks

Grand Champion market hog

OklahOma State Fair

September 13-23, 2012 Oklahoma City, Okla.

reserve market Lamb

shown by: Rhylee Strake

shown by: Amber Cox

Grand Champion market Lamb shown by: Beau Davis

Grand Champion market Goat shown by: Chesley ComLock

reserve Grand market Goat shown by: Duke Kellin

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Grand Champion Heifer

Champion Sim-Influenced | Shown by: Cody Huwa

reserve Grand Heifer

Champion AOB | Shown by: Kyndal Reitzenstein

steers

Grand Champion steer

Shown by: Cody Huwa

reserve Grand steer

Shown by: Colton Lind

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Colorado state fair

August 23 - September 1, 2012 Pueblo, Colo.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Morgan Penner

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Chandler Glandner

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Balancer Heifer shown by: Tiana Garcia

Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Ashlyn Ochsner

Champion Lim-Flex Heifer shown by: Caitlyn Oshner

Reserve Champion Lim-Flex Heifer shown by: Kolby Costerisan

Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Dalton Carlson

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Kelli Kerchal

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Lisa Reid

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Charlie Teague

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Tate Kerchal

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Chad Russell

Reserve Champion Sim-Influenced Heifer shown by: Austin Reitzenstein

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Taylor Hett

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Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Emma Vickland

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reserve Grand Market Hog

shown by: Brooke Stromberger

Grand Champion Market Hog

shown by: Jaime Beach

reserve Market Lamb

shown by: Darren McLaughlin

Grand Champion Market Lamb shown by: Darren McLaughlin

Grand Champion Market Goat shown by: Tanner Fetzer

reserve Grand Market Goat

shown by: Shelby Teague

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Colorado state fair

August 23 - September 1, 2012 Pueblo, Colo.

announcements 2013 Beef aMBassadors announCed Mark Your Calendar for BIf In oklahoMa

Next year marks a hallmark event in Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University, in collaboration with the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF), will be hosting the 45th Annual Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Meeting. The last time the BIF convention was held in Oklahoma was March 1981, when the meeting was held in Stillwater.

BIF is an organization dedicated to coordinating all segments of the beef industry, from researchers and producers to retailers, in an effort to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability of beef production. BIF was initiated almost 70 years ago to encourage the use of objective measurements to evaluate beef cattle.

Continuing the tradition, BIF is now the clearinghouse for developing standardized programs and methodology for recording of performance data for all traits from birth weights to carcass traits.

The 2013 BIF convention will be held in Oklahoma City from June 12-15, 2013, at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. More information on the convention will be posted at a later date on the BIF website (www.beefimprovement.org) and through the new genetics and genomics extension portal on the Oklahoma State extension website.

Erin Morrison (Minnesota), Katie Stroud (California), Emma Jumper (Arkansas), Jacquelyn Brown (Oregon) and Chandler Mulvaney (Alabama) were chosen as the 2013 National Beef Ambassador Team at the annual National Beef Ambassador competition, which is funded in part by the Beef Checkoff. Five out of 22 senior contestants, ages 17 to 20, were selected to be ambassadors as they were judged in consumer promotion, classroom presentation, media interview technique and issues response.

Contestants from throughout the country vied for a place on this elite team of agriculture advocates and $5,000 in cash prizes sponsored by Farm Credit. Additionally, the American National CattleWomen Foundation, Inc.and Monsanto gave five educational scholarships totaling $5,000. The event was held in Sacramento, Calif.

This year’s contest also hosted a junior competition for youth beef industry advocates ages 12 to 16. Nine passionate contestants vied for cash prizes, competing in two categories: media interview and consumer demonstration. The first place winner was Austin Gaspard (Louisiana). This was a repeat first-place win for Gaspard, as he was the JR winner in last year’s contest. The second place winner was Annie Belden (California), and the third place winner was Sage Mijares (New Mexico).

While preparing for this national beef promotion and education competition, youth across the nation learn about beef and the beef industry with support from state CattleWomen and Cattlemen’s associations and state beef councils. The preparation highlights industry issues of current consumer interest. Winners of the state competitions compete at the national level where they receive additional training. After the event, the youth ambassadors speak to industry issues and misconceptions and educate their peers and mealtime decision makers about beef nutrition, cattle care, safety and more during consumer events, in the classroom and online.

For more information about the National Beef Ambassadors program, follow them on Twitter at @beefambassador or visit www.nationalbeefambassador.org or www.ancw.org.

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Grand Champion Junior Heifer

JuniOr HeiFers

reserve Grand Champion Junior Heifer Shown by: Addison Dupree, Clinton, Okla.

3rd Overall Junior Heifer Shown by: Vivienne Hasenbeck, Elgin, Okla.

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Tulsa sTaTe Fair

Shown by: Chloe Griswold, Stillwater, Okla.

September 27 - October 7, 2012 Tulsa, Okla.

Grand Champion B&O Heifer

Tulsa sTaTe Fair

Shown by: Ryan Callahan, Edmond, Okla.

September 27 - October 7, 2012 Tulsa, Okla.

B&O HeiFers reserve Grand B&O Heifer Shown by: Reighly Blakley, Oologah, Okla.

Open Females supreme Champion Open Female Shown by: Owen Brothers Cattle Co.

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markeT sTeers

Grand Champion market steer

Shown by: MacKenzie Strickland

reserve Grand market steer Shown by: Jacy Duff

prOspeCT sTeers

Grand Champion prospect steer

Shown by: Jamie Thorp, Helena, Okla.

reserve Grand prospect steer

Shown by: Braden Schovanec, Garber, Okla.

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Tulsa sTaTe Fair

September 27 - October 7, 2012 Tulsa, Okla.

reserve Grand market Hog

Tulsa sTaTe Fair

September 27 - October 7, 2012 Tulsa, Okla.

shown by: Hunter McKinnon, Lone Grove, Okla.

Grand Champion market Hog

shown by: Whitney Jung, Marlow, Okla.

reserve market Lamb

shown by: Francis Potter, Elk City, Okla.

Grand Champion market Lamb shown by: Olivia Mason, Ringwood, Okla.

Grand Champion market Goat shown by: Trent Boles, Asher, Okla.

reserve Grand market Goat

shown by: Ryley Lawson, Newcastle, Okla.

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The

BigPicture

According to the Sept. 20th release of three-month outlook from the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, many parts of the Midwest can expect a higher probability of above-normal temperatures in the time span of November-December-January 2013. The orange shaded area in the graphic signifies above-average temps, the tan shaded area signifies normal, the blue area relates to below normal temps, and those regions with no shading at all have equal chances of either above, below or normal temperatures.

On the precipitation side, Texas and all the states between it and the Atlantic are predicted to have above-normal precipitation during these three months, as indicated by the green shading. The Northwest corner of the country can look for below-normal precipitation and everyone else has equal chances for above, normal or below.

If you’d like to follow along as these forecasts change, visit the NWS Climate Prediction Center website (www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/index/php) for official 90-day outlooks issued once a month near mid-month and many other weather and climate resources available for free, such as the U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook you see here.

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Maine-Anjou Lights Denver, Colo. - Saturday, Jan. 19 - 3 p.m. MST

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Sold as Lot 3 in the 2012 Bright Lights sale for $26,500 Supreme Champion Female 2012 Ohio State Fair

A flush by CRLL Jessica 11X sold as Lot 9 for $11,500 in last year’s sale

Sold as Lot 107 in the 2012 sale for $7,400.

Last year’s Bright Lights sale heifers averaged $4,700 and bulls averaged $3,823!

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Arden Bergeleen Wessington Springs, SD H: 605-539-1963 C: 605-350-4017

Troy BeCkeTT Miller, SD H: 605-853-3284 C: 605-204-0394

ChAd Thompson Wessington Springs, SD H: 605-539-9567 C: 605-350-9567

BoB hine Wessington Springs, SD H: 605-539-9032 C: 605-350-9032

les CAffee Wessington Springs, SD H: 605-539-1146 C: 605-350-1146

BegAlkA livesToCk Donnie Begalka, Castlewood, SD (2 hrs from Wessington Springs) H: 605-873-9309 C: 605-881-5056

BrenT & BoB BlAke Wessington, SD Brent: 605-460-1153 Bob: 605-204-0281

mATT sinkie Wessington Springs, SD C: 605-350-1438

Contact these owners for more information about the top end of their summer- and fall-born calves. Pictures are available on www.showsteers.com or designated websites.

spring lAke rAnCh Galan & Jason Wallman Wessington, SD Jason: 605-999-2409 H: 605-853-2343 Galan: 605-999-2803 H: 605-853-2803 Jeff & JAmie AssmAn Wessington Springs, SD H: 605-539-1007 Jamie: 605-350-4142 Jeff: 605-842-5291 dAle duxBury Wessington, SD H: 605-883-4804 C: 605-354-2656

prime CuT rAnCh Lowell Jones Ree Heights, SD H: 605-853-2339 C: 605-870-2339 Blue Bird rAnCh Randy Fawcett Miller, SD H: 605-853-3930 C: 605-461-9346 WillmAn-fuegAn Russ Willman & Jeff Gann Valley, SD Russ: 605-730-1975 Jeff: 605-730-4220 reimAnn rAnCh Nick Reimann Ree Heights, SD C: 605-871-3642

sCheel livesToCk Jim & Audra Scheel Alpena, SD H: 605-849-3202 C: 605-545-1521 Anson CluB CAlves Wessington Springs, SD Amy: 605-350-0103

Thompson shoWsTeers Chad Thompson Wessington Springs, SD C: 605-350-9567

Private treaty Sale • Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Bids close at 6:00pm

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Geppert’s Rock Creek Fall Maternal Power Female Sale Online Sale • Saturday, November 17

ALC Blackbird S13U • Three time overall breed’s supreme female • This is the first time her progeny have been offered for sale. Don’t miss this opportunity.

• Selling a Solid Set of Registered Angus Females.

RCL Blackbird 2617

RCL Duchess 2410

Sire: Lutton • Dam’s sire: Traveler 004 Sire: SAV Prosperity Widebased, deep, sound and soft made. Dam Dam’s Sire: VRD Ultra complete female is ALC Blackbird S13U from the ground up.

Kevin and Helen Geppert 25525 406th Ave. • Mitchell, SD 57301 605-996-4819 • Cell: 605-770-3544 Weston cell: 605-933-1387 E-mail: sdangus@santel.net Guest Consignor: THOMAS RANCH Troy Thomas • 605-973-2448 E-mail: thomas@venturecomm.net

• Quality Runs Deep.

Some sires include: SAV Brilliance • SAV Prosperity EXAR Lutton • Connealy Impression Connealy Final Product

• Cattle can be viewed any time prior to the sale • Call, e-mail or visit the Web site for complete listing • Bid online or on the phone • Sale By

Caldwell Willoughby Online Sale www.cwcattlesales.com Sale Consultants: Chris Effling 605-769-0142 Jason Krick 605-870-1802

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13th Annual • February 9 & 10, 2013

y t n u o C n o s Gib

Indiana’s Finest Point Show!

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 9...

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 10...

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.

Hotel Information...

Fairfield Inn ... 812-385-4300 • Hampton Inn ... 812-385-2400 Days Inn ... 812-386-1200 • Quality Inn ... 812-768-5878 (US 41 & I-64) Thank You to sinnamon show supply for their continued support!

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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.

• May offer an AOB division.

Contact Information...

Bill or Mark Sheehe, 812-455-3268 Mike Michel, 812-449-1677 Zach Rogers, 812-215-0121

sale n o i t c u d o r p e 12 2012 Onlin vember 26, 20 day, no Bids close Moncwcattlesales.com

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KKCC Snow Angel 141Y - Walks on Water x Princess Doll 4018P, Our 2011 High Seller and now a featured donor for Polzin & Suttles - A full sister and maternal sister sired by Eye Candy sell November 26.

This summer-born Believe In Me bull calf sells - his dam is a maternal sister to the 2012 Champion AkSarBen Steer!

Featuring 30 open and Bred heifers, Herd Bull prospects, Breed Steers, embryos, and Special Donor opportunities BreeDs represenTeD: • • • • • • •

Charolais Angus Salers Optimizers MaineTainers Sim Solutions Summer-Borns

There is truly something for everyone in this unique group of cattle! Join us for a Pre-Sale Open House on November 24-25th — Watch our website for details, pics, and video clips at kbarkcattle.com.

Reserve Grand Market Heifer, 2012 Minnesota State Fair Selling a nearly identical 1/2-sib Bred Heifer sired by Walks Alone

K Bar K Cattle Company

Daniel, Teresa, Kylee & Tanner Kohls 68549 300th Street • Litchfield, MN 55355 Home: 320-693-5884 • Dan's Cell: 612-916-6429 e-mail: kbark@meekercoop.net

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Y768 • 3/4 Simm • Bred to Step Up Sire: Beef Maker • Dam: Hollywood Queen

70Y • Safe to I-80 Sire: Monopoly • Dam: Meyer

PB Simm • Bred to Step Up Sire: TNT Ever Ready • Dam: Limit Up

Y301 • 3/4 Simm • Safe to Priority Sire: Precise • Dam: Yardley

Purebred Hereford • Safe to Carpe Diem Sire: Duster • Dam: Remitall Online

THIS DONOR SELLS!

Blackberry • Meyer 734 x Belle Last 6 calves avg’d over $14,000!

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Open HOuSe: Saturday & Sunday, November 24-25 BidS ClOSe: 7:00 PM on Monday, November 26 HoSted by CaLdweLLwILLouGHby

pictures and videos will be available

by November 10 on our website, FruhlingFarms.com Calves sired by: Fruhling Shadow, Gambles Safe bet, whitestone Krebs Rocky, Plainview Lut, PVF windfall Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, 2012 Fort Worth Junior Show

Congratulations to the Buchholz Family, Waxahachie, Texas!

Gambles Safe Bet Sire Reference • Northern Improvement x Gambles Lady 961

Fruhling Shadow Sire Reference • Plainview “Lut” x Raptor Granddaughter

1301 St. Rt. 49 South • Homer, Illinois 61849

JeFF FRuHlinG: 217-493-2673 • TRAviS FRuHlinG: 217- 493-1032

fruhlingfarms.com

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drawals from variable annuities will be taxed as ordinary income.

7. Consider professionally man¬aged and tax-advantaged invest¬ment strategies.

Now is a good time to evaluate the overall tax efficiency of investments in your accounts. Beyond municipal bonds, consider tax-efficient mutual funds or separately managed accounts (SMAs) that are managed to limit the number of taxable events within your portfolio. These may include tax-managed funds and tax-exempt or low-turnover index funds with mini¬mal capital gains distributions.

8. Review dividend distributions of your current portfolio.

Dividend income will potentially receive the most dramatic impact if higher tax rates go into effect. If the top qualified dividend tax rate rises from 15% to 43.4% as suggested — a 189% increase — you will want to look closely at your dividend income and consider realizing gains now to take advantage of lower tax rates.

9. Engage in gifting and legacy planning.

After 2013, unless there is legislation to the contrary, estate and gift taxes are sched¬uled to return to rates that are higher than they have been for many years. If you plan to leave an estate to your heirs, you may want to consider strategically transferring assets this year as part of your overall plan. With the gift tax rate at an all-time low and the exemption at an all-time high, 2012 may be a good year to consider larger gifts, even taxable ones.

10. Focus on Your Goals First.

As critical as it may be to understand the potential effects of possible tax increases, it is even more important not to make tax planning the sum total of your planning. First and foremost, you should focus on what you want most for yourself and your family now and in the future.

Keeping those primary objectives always in the forefront, turn to your financial professional to see how you can best achieve them in the most tax-efficient manner.

With changing markets and political pressures affecting the economy — specifically tax legislation and income tax rates — now is the time to be especially vigilant in reviewing and adjusting your overall financial strategy to keep investments aligned with your financial goals.

For More Information: Matthew E. O’Donnell is a Financial Advisor located in Chicago, IL and may be reached at (312) 917-7464 or http://fa.smithbarney.com/matthew_odonnell.

GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES Introducing the NEW Omni-2 Special, designed for your small animals.

To learn more, or to find a dealer or installer near you contact us at www.RitchieFount.com

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Footnotes/Disclaimers 1 Source: CreditCards.com, July 2011.

2 These examples are hypothetical and for illustrative purposes only. Your results will vary. Indicated returns cannot be guaranteed. They do not reflect the performance of any actual investment and do not allow for the fees and expenses incurred with investing. Calculations use monthly compounding at an annual rate of 6%, however actual investment returns may vary from year to year, which could impact projected values.

Article by McGraw Hill and provided courtesy of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and its Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice, are not “fiduciaries”( under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or otherwise) with respect to the services or activities described herein, and 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 should consult their personal tax and legal advisors before making any tax or legal related decisions. The author(s) and/or publication are neither employees of nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“MSSB”). By providing this third party publication, we are not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, approval, investigation, verification or monitoring by MSSB of any information contained in the publication.

Forget Turkey

for Thanksgiving – Try Wild Game for a Change!

Marinated duck - - - - - By Dan, the Duck Man Ingredients: 1 cup diced onions 1 c bell pepper Marinade Liquids: ¼ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce 1/3 cup Worchestershire 1 cup white wine, preferably Chardonnay 1 cup water Other needed ingredients: Flour One dozen eggs 1 cup milk Olive oil Boned duck meat Saute the onions and bell pepper, set aside. Simmer the marinade liquids, adding one teaspoon sugar, and the sauteed onions and peppers.

Pound the duck meat (use not more meat than will soak in the marinade, or make more marinade). Put duck meat into the hot marinade and let sit for 3 hours in the refrigerator.

In a separate bowl, mix eggs and milk. Take meat one piece at a time from marinade and put directly into a dish of flour. Then dip each piece in egg mixture, then place back into the flour. Shake off excess flour before placing each piece in heated pan with just enough olive oil to fry meat nicely. Sizzle for no more than 2 minutes per side.

Find more recipes from this cook in: “Chicken on the Grill: Recipes for Chicken, Duck, Pheasant, Turkey and Other Birds” by David Barich, Thomas Ingalls

Venison tenderloin Bake Ingredients: 2 lb venison tenderloins, back strap or chops 15 bacon strips, each piece will be wrapped vertically around the tenderloin Marinade: 2 cups homemade soy sauce 3 cups homemade brown sugar, packed 2 tsp homemade garlic powder 2 tsp homemade onion powder 1/2 tsp homemade hot sauce 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper Whisk the marinade ingredients in a bowl and pour into a resealable bag that the tenderloin will fit in. Add the tenderloin and make sure the piece of meat is covered in marinade. Place in the refrigerator overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, spray a 9x13 inch pan with vegetable oil.

Take the venison out of the marinade. Wrap the bacon around the tenderloin girth, and cover entire tenderloin with bacon. Place carefully in the prepared pan and pour the reserved marinade over the entire tenderloin.

Bake (rare: 25-30 minutes; medium: 30-40 minutes; well done: 45-55 minutes) according to how you want the meat. Place on a grill or broil to crisp the outside of the tenderloin and the bacon.

Let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes and carve the width of the bacon slice, so each portion has a slice of crispy bacon around it.

Find more recipes like this at: misshomemade.com.

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SteerS

Grand Champion Steer

Champion Div. 2 | Shown by: Clayton Schmidt

reserve Grand Steer

Reserve Div. 2 | Shown by: Neighl Gehl

Market HeiferS

Grand Champion Market Heifer

Champion Div. 1 | Shown by: Leigh Held

reserve Grand Market Heifer

Champion Div. 2 | Shown by: Katie Wulf

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Norfolk Beef expo

September 8-9, 2012 Norfolk, Neb.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Steer shown by: Beau Bremer

Champion Div. 3 Steer shown by: Alley Zajkowski

Reserve Champion Div. 3 Steer shown by: Jacob Gell

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Market Heifer shown by: Robert Peterson

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Market Heifer shown by: Brandon Dolzer

Norfolk Beef expo

Champion Div. 1 Steer shown by: Ethan Wilke

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Billboard #1 on December 1 Alicia Keys: No One

Billboard #1 on November 30 Eminem: Lose Yourself

Country #1 on December 1 Carrie Underwood: So Small

Country #1 on November 30 Rascal Flatts: These Days

Box Office Hit on December 14 I Am Legend

Box Office Hit on November 15 Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

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Arkansas Junior Cattlemen’s Association

Year-End Award Winners AOB HEIFER Lane Bray Lindsey Huffmaster

MAINE ANJOU HEIFER Neil Simpson Carlee Clark

AOB COMPOSITE HEIFER Carlee Clark Chase King

MAINETAINER HEIFER Chancee Clark Mackenzie Chambliss

AOB AMERICAN HEIFER Chandler McCoy

RED ANGUS HEIFER Emily Bilbrey Kaylee Hartsfield

ANGUS HEIFER Conner Cole Jared Blissenbach BEEFMASTER HEIFER Trevor Clark Hailey Langston BRAHMAN HEIFER Zachary Collins Keith Saylors BRANGUS HEIFER Brenna Gosha Augusta Gosha CHAROLAIS HEIFER Shaina Manning Brittany Kunkel CHI HEIFER Carlee Clark Cody Salmon HEREFORD HEIFER Brayden Drum Zachary Andrews LIMOUSIN HEIFER Chase King Colte Mosher

SANTA GERTRUDIS HEIFER Gregory Fitzgerald Tyler Cunningham

AOB BULL John Huffmaster

SIMMENTAL BULL Logan Sigmon

AOB COMPOSITE BULL Wyatt Mosher

STEERS Chancee Clark Katie McNinch

ANGUS BULL Tristan Barnett Michael Blissenbach BEEFMASTER BULL Hailey Langston Trevor Clark BRAHMAN BULL Cody Collins Zachary Collins BRANGUS BULL Augusta Gosha Skyler Morris CHARLOAIS BULL Emily Bull

SHORTHORN HEIFER Holly Harvill Brayden Drum

HEREFORD BULL Brayden Drum Brett Bell

SHORTHORNPLUS HEIFER Holly Harvill Kiley Weir

LIMOUSIN BULL Wyatt Mosher Chase King

SIMMENTAL HEIFER Kylee Sigmon Logan Sigmon

MAINE ANJOU BULL Neil Simpson

SIM-SOLUTION HEIFER Chancee Clark Daniel Lackie

MAINTAINER BULL Chancee Clark RED ANGUS BULL Emily Bilbrey

PEEWEE SHOWMANSHIP 1. Carlee Clark 2. Emily Bull 3. Carson Cole 4. Makenzie Chambliss 5. MaKenzie Bartlett JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1. Chancee Clark 2. Brittany Kunkel 3. Mackenzie Morrison 4. Conner Cole 5. Michael Blissenbach SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP Kylee Sigmon Coby Wilson Tandy Kidd Sarah Caldwell Holly Harvill

PEEWEE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Carlee Clark JUNIOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Tristan Barnett SENIOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Neil Simpson

AMERICAN COMMERCIAL HEIFER Makenzie Chambliss SANTA GERTRUDIS BULL Brittany Kunkel Cody Fitzgerald Chandler McCoy ENGLISH COMMERCIAL HEIFER Carson Cole SHORTHORN BULL Sarah Caldwell Landon Bolin

JASON BERTSCHY OVERALL HIGH POINT EXHIBITOR OF THE YEAR Chancee Clark

EXOTIC COMMERCIAL HEIFER Coby Wilson Will Clark

High Point Commercial Breed Heifer Coby Wilson Katie McNinch

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SHORTHORN PLUS BULL Kaylee Casey

High Point Registered Breed Heifer Carlee Clark Brayden Drum

Upcoming Show!

Kick off the 2012-2013 show year at the only Arkansas Jr. Cattlemen’s Association sponsored show and the only double points show. You will pay for one show, show one time and get credit/points for two shows! Plus you will be helping AJCA with this fundraiser.

AWArDs Breeding Heifers: Supreme $350 • Reserve Supreme $200 Bulls: Supreme $200 • Reserve Supreme $100 Prospect Steers: Grand $200 • Reserve Grand $100 (max wt 900 lbs.)

Breed Champions (Heifers & Bulls) • Showmanship Division Winners Top 10 Heifers • Top 5 Steers • Top 5 Bulls entrY Fees $35 per animal if postmarked before November 15, 2012 $40 per animal after November 15, 2012 $10 for showmanship AJcA silent Auction Please bring items for the AJCA Silent Auction (proceeds cover AJCA social). heADQuArters hotel Quality Inn – Harrison – 1210 US 62/65 N (870)741-7676 (complimentary breakfast) - ask for “Arkansas Jr. Cattlemen’s Room Block”

scheDule Friday, November 23, 2012 8:00 am Fairgrounds open 2:00 - 7:00 pm Check in & entries accepted at fairgrounds (Exhibitors turn in own weights - subject to 5% weigh back) 4:00 Showmanship (Pee Wee, Junior, Senior) 7:30 - 8:30 Annual Meeting/Election of Officers at headquarters hotel 8:30 - 10:30 Junior Social (Pizza Party & Dance) at headquarters hotel 8:30 - 10:30 Entries accepted at headquarters hotel (Payments, papers, & weights - no cattle, please!)

All cattle must be checked in by 10:30 pm Friday evening (Entries paid, weights turned in on commercial heifers & steers) Saturday, November 24, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm AJCA Silent Auction (items needed) 10:00 am Show begins (steers, bulls, Commercial Heifers, Registered Heifers shown alphabetically AOB, AOB Composite, Angus, etc.)

Show supplies on grounds. Bring your own bedding. For show information, please contact Nickie Salmon, AJCA Thanksgiving Classic Chairwoman 870.715.5700 or AJCA State Director – Michelle Rieff 479.936.1685.

Arkansas Junior Cattlemen’s Association 2012-13 MeMbership ApplicAtion

All memberships for the 2011-2012 show year will expire on September 30, 2012.

Please check one: Returning Member: _____ New Member: ____ Birthdate (MM/DD/YY): ___/____/___ Age as of Oct. 1, 2012: ______ Name: ___________________________________________________ Membership #: __________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip: ______________________________________________________________ County: ______________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ Cell Phone: _____________________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________ Please circle T-shirt size: YS YM YL YXL S M L XL 2X 3X Check if you DO NOT want to be included on the membership list on the AJCA website. _____ As a member of the AJCA, I agree to abide by the rules of the Association. I have been informed that rules are published on the AJCA website (www.ajcattle.com). If I violate these rules, I un-derstand that points may be forfeited. AJCA reserves the right to remove any points from mem-bers found to be in violation of AJCA rules. The final decision concerning rules infractions rest on a majority decision of the AJCA State Director, Chairman of the Adult Advisory Board and the AJCA President. If any of these positions are vacant at the time a decision must be reached, the other two individuals will be responsible for making the final decision.

Member’s Signature (Required): ________________________________________________________________________________ Parent Name: ___________________________________ Parent Signature (Required): ____________________________________ DUES MUST BE RECEIVED BY OUR TREASURER BEFORE ANY POINTS CAN BE ACCUMULAT-ED. POINTS WILL START UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR PAYMENT. POINTS BEGIN NOVEMBER 23, 2012 AT THE AJCA THANKSGIVING CLASSIC DOUBLE POINT SHOW. Mail completed membership application and dues to: Susan Haley, AJCA Adult Treasurer 259 C.A. Holland Quitman, AR 72131

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Tech Trends

courtesy of Trans Ova Genetics

Nutritional Considerations for Donor and Recipient Females

Not only are emaciated cattle not attractive to look at, they are also not going to get the job done, reproductively speaking. Females that are too thin may have problems with normal estrous cycles and conception. This is a challenge for commercial herds that rely on timely calving of the entire herd. It is an even greater challenge for breeders working with elite genetics and using advanced reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) to multiply the success of one or more superior individuals. A good ET and IVF program is an excellent tool to use to propagate elite bloodlines, but good nutrition must be provided to these cattle to truly achieve a return on the investment in reproductive technologies.

lactation, growth (for young females) and reproduction. This means that when adequate nutrition is not provided, reproduction is the first to be negatively affected, and the last to return to full function.

Research indicates that a cow’s body condition is closely linked to her reproductive performance. Many breeders use body condition score (BCS) as a management tool to evaluate nutritional needs of cattle. This is done by evaluating the back, tail head, pins, hooks, ribs and brisket of cattle. Using the BCS system, breeders assign a numeric score from 1 to 9, with 1 being extremely thin and 9 being very obese. This helps estimate a cow’s energy reserves (muscle and fat) and thus her nutritional needs.

Prioritized energy use When cattle consume energy through feed, they prioritize their bodies’ needs as follows: maintenance (heart, lungs, kidneys, etc.),

1-4 is “thin” Cows that are angular and bony with minimal fat over the back, ribs and rump, and no visible fat around the tail head or brisket, are

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considered “thin” and given a score of 1 to 4. “Thin” cows have reproductive problems including failure to cycle, failure to conceive, increased calving interval and increased days to estrus (heat). Similarly, thin cows tend to have smaller calves with less vigor. In the worst cases, “thin” cattle become emaciated, making them susceptible to a variety of health problems and sometimes leading to death.

5-7 is “ideal” “Ideal” cows are in the 5 to 7 range and have a good overall appearance. A cow that is scored 5 has visible hips, with some fat over the hooks and pins, but the backbone is not visible. Meanwhile, cows that have a BCS of 6 or 7 are fleshier, with not visible ribs, and some fat around the tail head and brisket.

8-9 is “fat” An obese, or over-conditioned cow looks very smooth with bone structure hidden from sight. These cows that are scored an 8 or 9 for BCS may have large fat deposits around the tail head and on the pin bones. “Fat” cows are not only costly to maintain, they may have impaired mobility and greater likelihood of calving difficulties. Like “thin” cows, “fat” cattle may also fail to cycle and conceive.

Bos Taurus breeds and crossbreds will more uniformly distribute extra body weight, while Bos Indicus cattle are more likely to put fat on over the hooks and pins. Breed make-up of individual animals also affects how she lays down fat. Different breeds or breed influences may mean that the herd is not uniform in BCS, despite similar feeding programs.

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Supplemental feed Breeders should consult an animal nutritionist, extension agent or veterinarian to discuss how nutrition affects cattle’s reproductive performance. If cattle are not getting adequate nutrition from their normal grazing program, industry experts recommend supplementation. Feeding a small amount of protein supplement, such as soybean meal, to thin cows during the summer can go a long way toward increased body condition. If cost seems prohibitive, grouping animals according to BCS and focusing on the animals with the greatest needs or those who have elite genetics and warrant special care may be a good management approach.

Advanced reproductive technologies For breeders using ET or IVF on elite females, it is all the more important that donors’ nutritional needs are met. Donors that are too fat or too thin will have trouble producing viable embryos in embryo transfer. Putting donors that are too thin on a gaining plane of nutrition 60 days prior to the embryo collection can help yield better embryo results. Those 60 days are crucial to follicle production.

Conversely, donors that are too fat may need to be put on a diet before attempting to flush them again. Weight may first need to be taken off them, and then later return to them to a gaining plane of nutrition the 60 days prior to the next flush. A negative plane of nutrition equals negative reproductive results. Experienced ET practitioners should be able to give sound management advice and answer questions about the needs of a donor.

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Would you like to be in On & Off The Circuit or know someone else who would?

E-mail sharla@theshowcircuit.com to get in on the action!

Bailey Farrer One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I could wear a ball cap every day.

Favorite show memory so far: Being named Reserve Supreme Showman at the Indiana State Fair Round Robin in 2008 and showing the Reserve Grand Champion Steer at Hoosier Beef Congress in 2010.

Least favorite show day task: Breaking down, loading up, and keeping my dad calm.

Most embarrassing stock show moment: My last year in 4-H, I was walking my gilt in for the Grand Drive and as I shook the judges hand, she peed on his leg. It must’ve helped, because she won!

Kate Wilcox

Hometown: Royal Center, IN • Age: 20 Breeds you show: Shorthorn, Chianina, Simmental, and Cross Siblings: Payton and Taylor Favorite activities outside the show ring: Traveling, running, baking, and being with friends and family Favorite movie/TV show: The Proposal & Sweet Home Alabama Favorite singer/music group: Luke Bryan… by a long shot!

Favorite book/author: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks Pet peeve: Lazy people who are negative.

Names of your current steers/heifers: Stetson, Ace, and Sis What’s your favorite stock show and why? I love the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO. There’s something about walking through the stockyards with the mountains in the distance that makes all the sacrifices worth it and the memories unforgettable.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I hope to travel the nation selling pharmaceuticals for livestock.

What quality/skill do you have that you’re most proud of? I am very versatile and can adapt to any situation without difficulty, and I’m determined to succeed no matter the barrier.

Favorite subject in school: Math…for some reason.

Hometown: Bedford, IN • Age: 20 Breeds you show: crossbred steers • Siblings: Cole Wilcox Favorite activities outside the show ring: hanging out with friends Favorite movie/TV show: Duck Dynasty Favorite singer/music group: Eminem Pet peeve: people chewing with their mouth open What’s your favorite stock show and why? My favorite stock show is Denver, because everyone from across the country is there, and the bull display is a great way to see changes in the industry.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to work in agricultural sales.

What quality/skill do you have that you’re most proud of? Balling tails Favorite subject in school: Any Agriculture class Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop? Dance One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I have four of my steers’ hides that I showed while I was in 4-H Favorite show memory so far: Following in my Aunt April’s footsteps and winning the Indiana State Fair Least favorite show day task: breaking down the steers Most embarrassing stock show moment: My most embarrassing moment was when my heifer stepped on my jeans, and I tripped and fell in my showmanship class at the county fair.

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Kullen CooK

Hometown: Springfield, Nebraska Age: 20 Breeds you show: Shorthorns Siblings: Lauren, Emily and Garrett Favorite activities outside the show ring: Concerts, hanging out with friends Favorite movie/TV show: Vampire Dairies Favorite singer/music group: Casey Donahew Band Favorite book/author: Pride and Prejudice Pet peeve: People who talk and chew with their mouth open.

Names of your current steers/heifers: I had a heifer once named Genevieve What’s your favorite stock show and why? Jr. Nationals, because you spend a week doing the thing you love and also that is our vacation with my family.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Ruminant Nutritionist

Lindsay Long

What quality/skill do you have that you’re most proud of? I am very organized and carry my planner everywhere I go.

Favorite subject in school: Science Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop? Play cards One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I have an elbow fetish Favorite show memory so far: Going to the Nebraska State Fair and getting Top 3 for Showmanship Least favorite show day task: Waking up so early if you’re one of the first classes Most embarrassing stock show moment: One year I was watering my heifer and was bending over to get closer to her but instead of drinking she licked and grabbed a large amount of my hair. My hair was full of slobber, and it was gross the rest of the day.

Hometown: Petersburg, IN Age: 19 Breeds you show: Hereford, Chianina and Maines Favorite activities outside the show ring: I enjoy working on vehicles, working on projects around our farm, spending time with my family and friends, helping with our county fair, and being a firefighter.

Favorite movie/TV show: Grey’s Anatomy, even though it’s a chick flick, real men watch it!

Favorite singer/music group: Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift Favorite book/author: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson Pet peeve: It annoys me when people do not answer the phone!!

What’s your favorite stock show and why? It would have to be Hoosier Beef Congress. You can’t beat a great show, in Indiana, in December!

What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d love to be the CEO of Cummins or Google, but I’d settle for Apple.

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

I feel like one of my better skills is being able to work with about anyone. I like to be able to accomplish a lot and in order to do that, you’ve got to be able to get along and work!

Favorite subject in school: Sociology. It can be a boring subject, but it’s fun when you have a great teacher and class!

One weird habit/skill/fact about you: If we’re going to a show, I always have to stop at McDonalds that morning and get an ice cream cone, even if it’s 5 a.m.

Favorite show memory so far: At the 2012 Chi Jr. National when my steer Kobe won Reserve Steer!

Most embarrassing stock show moment: A few years back at an open show, my Dad was taking the rope halter off a steer that I was supposed to take into the next class...

Needless to say, I stayed back with another steer that I was showing when the steer he had ran into the ring while a class was being judged. I did not know him or the steer when it happened!

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Morgan Quinn

Hometown: Winside, NE • Age: 20 Breeds you show: Simmental and Xbreds Siblings: Tarrin Quinn,18 Favorite activities outside the show ring: Livestock judging, FFA, and hanging out with friends and family.

Favorite movie/TV show: Big Bang Theory Favorite singer/music group: Florida-Georgia Line and Josh Abbott Band Favorite book/author: To Kill A Mockingbird/Death of A Salesman Pet peeve: an unorganized showbox Names of your current steers/heifers: Maggie, Sheldon, Dougie, Pennie, and Zoee What’s your favorite stock show and why? Denver. The atmosphere is unbelievable. You can’t find the sights, smells, or amazing people anywhere else!!

January 18th - 20th, 2013 Ingham County Fairgrounds Mason, Michigan

PrOCEEDS BENEfITING MICHIGAN AGrABILITy!

Rules:

• No straw, only wood chips or sawdust • Out of state cattle ARE welcome with proper health papers • Open to all Junior exhibitors 21 years of age and under • All breeds are welcome with breed registration papers • Drug tests will be at the consent of the show committee

Entry Fee:

• $50 / head • $50 late fee • Entry fee must be postmarked by: December 29th, 2012

Registration forms & more details: www.agrtau.com • follow us on facebook!

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What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to work for a company like Igenity and work on improving cattle genetics.

What quality are you’re most proud of? My gift of gab.

Favorite subject in school: Biology One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I have to listen to music while I’m fitting or clipping calves.

Favorite show memory so far: receiving the 10-year traveling Senior Showmanship trophy at the Wayne County Fair.

Most embarrassing stock show moment: Walking into Senior Showmanship Finals at the 2012 Beef Expo in Norfolk, NE, on a broken foot in my walking boot and having the judge poke fun at me over the microphone.

Prize Money:

• Grand Champions: $500 • Reserve Grand Champions: $250 • 3rd Overalls: $125 • 4th Overalls: $60 • 5th Overalls: $30 • Breed Champions: $75 • Breed Reserves: $50

Contact Information:

Chair: DAVID STUTZMAN • (517) 605-2373 Co-Chair: MATT MANN • (517) 398-5503 Co-Chair: CHAD GEOLT • (810) 338-0385

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by Wes Ishmael Cont.

Hooter McCormick ever since he inherited the privilege five years ago, due to the untimely electrocution of Shorty Spires, who had apparently been trying to boost the power of his bug zapper by hijacking some extra volts from a nearby power line. May he rest in peace.

Hooter liked kids. They never pulled any punches. If something was on their minds, they said so.

For instance, Hooter remembered it was one of his first kneehigh customers who informed him, “I don’t get this whole cookies and milk deal. I thought you brought me stuff because I was good or because you liked me or something.”

“That’s right sweetheart. Have you been good this year?”

“Good enough. So why do I have to give you cookies and milk?

That seems kind of like a bribe. Come to think of it, can’t you get into trouble for peeping in people’s windows? Mom says that’s why my Uncle Bob had to go away.”

“Hmmm…ahhh, yep, that’s right,” Hooter had said. “So, you don’t ever want to peep into anybody’s windows. Santa doesn’t. I just wriggle my nose and poof, there I am underneath your Christmas tree with my bag of goodies.”

“Impossible,” said the little boy, crossing his arms in defiance.

“Mom sets up rat traps all around the tree so the cat will stay away from it. You’d get mooshed.”

So it went, but Hooter always enjoyed the challenge.

One thing had changed, though. Hooter noticed as time went on the kids were asking for fewer material gifts and for more of the stuff that kids used to take for granted. Some of them asked for a new mommy or daddy to replace the one that had disappeared because of unexplained causes, natural and otherwise. Others asked if Santa might not bring a job for a parent or for the parent of a friend in need.

Hooter did his best to explain that he could only do his best, but he always felt like waddles on a porcupine about then.

All I Don’t Want

It was going much the same this year when little Hector Rodriguez showed up on Santa’s lap. Hector is a favorite of all the moms, small for his age, big black eyes, straight black hair and a mischievous smile that glows in the night. Mr. Rodriguez ran some cows but spent most of his time on the road in West Texas with the construction company he’d built from scratch. Mrs. Rodriguez tended Hector and his new little sister. In between, she was a whirlwind of help to everybody for miles around.

Hector was polite, but he seemed a whole lot less interested in his visit to the Apache Flats North Pole than his mom.

“Hector, have you been good this year?” asked Hooter, gleefully sticking his frosted beard into Hector’s face.

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“It’s hard to tell sometimes, you know?” said Hector, holding Santa’s gaze.

“Indeed. I know exactly what you mean,” said Hooter, stroking his beard. “Well, what would you like this year, Hector?”

“There’s nothing I really want,” said Hector. “Just give anything you were going to give to me, to my sister. I’ll tell you what I don’t want, though,” said Hector, lowering his eyes, then following with his tiny head.

“What’s that?” said Hooter, instinctively ready to fight anything or anybody who was taking the joy out of the season for his little friend.

“I just want that Mr. Pilkington to not come to the Christmas Pageant. I get to play little Baby Jesus, you know?”

The man in question, Maurice Pilkington, was an agent from the Texas State Judicial system. He’d come to a city council meeting a month before to tell the residents of Apache Flats that it had come to the department’s attention that the town intended to have public prayer as part of their annual Christmas Pageant, and since that pageant took place on what was technically state ground, the state could not allow the pageant to take place there unless the town promised to remove prayer from the evening’s agenda.

“But we always have prayer,” pleaded the gravel-to-rafters crowd that showed up, kids and all, to defend their right to do what they’d always done. “Nobody in this town is against it, why should you folks care?”

To his credit, Pilkington appeared to be an unwilling messenger who would have much rather been playing bugle at the Alamo than face the crowd he saw before him. But he had a job to do, he told them. He empathized, but if the pageant was going to take place in the exhibit building at the county fairgrounds, there could be no prayer. Technically, the exhibit building—the only structure in the county large enough to accommodate the annual pageant crowd—was built on an annual easement granted by the state after some eagle-eyed land manager spied shifting property lines two decades ago.

Hooter looked down at Hector, as much at a loss as all the parents had been at the city council meeting. How do you defend what’s right in front of the kids without teaching them to act in a way that you’ve been telling them isn’t right?

“Yep, I know you get to play Baby Jesus. And, I’m looking forward to it. You’ll be the best Baby Jesus since the real thing,” said Hooter. “Don’t worry about Mr. Pilkington. The town has it all worked out.”

“Really?” said Hector, brightly.

“It’ll be fine,” said Hooter, thinking the only thing that would make it fine is if someone could swat Mr. Pilkington

between the ears with a small anvil. “Say, isn’t that your baby sister? Whatya say we ask her what she wants?”

The Right Light

Actually, since the town didn’t want to expose the kids to such ugly nonsense, they agreed to the traditional presentation of the Christmas story, acted out by the children of Apache Flats and directed as always, by both the Apache Flats First Baptist Church and the Rio Rojo County United Methodist Church.

Unlike past pageants, however, which ended with a benediction and the Lord’s Prayer, they agreed to finish up singing Christmas Carols. No one felt good about it.

Sure enough, on the night of pageant, Pilkington showed up, along with a couple of Texas Rangers in tow.

“You ever notice how that guy looks just like Ichabod Crain?” said Izzy Franklin, leaning over to Hooter in the front row. He was referring to the eagle nose and the Adam’s apple that looked more like a skin-covered tennis ball set on constant quiver.

“Good observation,” said Hooter, “But wrong season, knucklehead. Now, hush. Game’s about to start.”

Like every year, on cue, the lights went out. Then, after a fair amount of ruckus, the lights came back on, revealing the Nativity scene set atop the makeshift stage: Mary on one side of the manger, Joseph on the other and nestled in the crib so you could barely see the edges of his black locks was the Baby Jesus, Hector Rodriguez. Standing warily by were several other local kids dressed as sheep, oxen and donkeys. Justin Fenster had wanted to dress up like a camel but the oversized head constructed for him was too heavy. He kept losing his balance and flopping into the donkeys, which then fell into the oxen, domino style, and so on.

Dangling high overhead was an old tattered tinfoil star, the Christmas Star that Lonnie Johnson’s dad had fashioned years ago.

Things went without a hitch as the first two Wise Men clambered up the stairs and offered their gifts at the foot of the Manger. But Justin Fenster, relegated to Wise Man status after the camel fiasco, tripped on his long robes just as he reached the manger. As he went down, the metal box that was supposed to contain Myrrh flew out of his hands, hit Joseph square in the eye, and the rabbit pellets kept inside for ballast went scattering across the stage floor.

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Professor To Producer

by Dr. Paul Walker, Professor of Animal Science at Illinois State University

Effect of the Drought on Beef Cow Reproductive Performance

I’m not referring to just any drought, but the drought of 2012. to abort. Hot days and hot nights when the temperature fails to In a normal year, fall birth weights are lighter than winter and drop below 80ºF can cause cows to become anestrous and stop spring birth weights. Hot weather curbs cows’ appetites. Cows cycling. Therefore, the reason cows don’t show heat is not because consume fewer nutrients, especially energy, and calf birth weights they are bred but because they are not cycling. Hot environmental are lighter. During a drought, especially a severe drought like temperatures can negatively effect bulls, too, by killing sperm. It 2012, decreased cow nutrient intake is magnified as pastures burn takes 60 days from the time sperm are produced until they are ejaculated. Therefore, hot-weather sterility can last for the greater up and grazing opportunity is limited.

The combination of decreased appetite, limited grazing and part of the breeding period.

It is always important to pregnancy check cows shortly after the excessive heat will decrease fetus growth rates, resulting in lighter birth weights. In some cases, light birth weights transfer into end of the breeding season. Those producers who adhere to a 60small newborns with reduced vigor and vitality at birth. Produc- 90 day breeding season may have a higher than normal number ers can minimize reduced vigor and vitality of newborn calves by of open cows this fall. Those producers who don’t pull bulls until providing supplemental energy and protein to the mother cow weaning time may not have as many open cows, but they could have a lot of late-calving cows next spring. The down side is a during the last one third of gestation.

As an example, my fall calving cows completely ran out of pas- reduced or a late calving, light weaning weight, 2013 calf crop. The ture in mid-July. We began feeding grass hay ad libitum and sup- upside is higher cattle prices due to reduced cattle numbers – that plementing cows with 8 pounds of soyhulls per day. This is exactly cup half full perspective.

One of the big problems for cow-calf producers still enduring how we feed winter-calving cows in January/February. As a result, the drought of 2012 into the fall is thin cows. the cows gave birth to vigorous calves that Cows with body condition scores (BCS) benursed within 30 minutes following birth, low 5.0 will require increased supplementaeven though the Simmental calves averaged Those producers who adtion during the last one third of gestation only 65 pounds. I always like to think of the here to a 60-90 day breedto prevent Weak Calf Syndrome (light birth cup as half full rather than half empty, and weight calves with reduced vigor) in 2013. in early September we had seven inches of ing season may have a Cows going into winter with BCS of 4 and rain in two weeks. That is more rain than we higher than normal numlower will need increased supplementation had all spring and summer combined. The ber of open cows this fall. to regain body weight before calving. Thin grass grew faster in September than it did in Those producers who don’t cows at birth have increased days to a postMay and those lightweight, fall-born calves pull bulls until weaning time partum conception and reduced fertility. really “took-off.”

Another problem I expect to see as a remay not have as many Lack of forage as a result of the 2012 drought is a problem and requires some innovative sult of the drought of 2012 is an increased open cows, but they could number of open cows. The excessive heat have a lot of late-calving ideas.

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fewer tons of corn silage and did not have enough corn silage to fill all the silos. As part of a U.S. Department of Energy project, ISU has 40 acres of switchgrass (SG). During 2012 we harvested approximately 600 big round bales from this 40 acres. During 2013 we will harvest approximately 300 bales.

We are grinding this switchgrass that is very low in acceptability (palatability) and very low in nutrient quality for use in our beef cow diets. Our TMR’s (total mixed rations) will include ground switchgrass, corn silage and CDS. This fall the ratio of SG:CDS:CS is 1.67:1.47:1.0, on a dry matter basis. On a wet weight basis, a typical cow in the middle one-third of gestation receives 11.1 pounds of SG, 20.3 pounds of CDS, 10.0 pounds of CS and 0.4 pounds calcium carbonate in addition to 200 mg of Rumensin and 100 mg of Thiamine per day.

This diet provides about 12% crude protein, which is higher than the minimum daily requirement of 9.5% to 10.0% recommended by the NRC. Currently, CDS is selling for $25:ton FOB, which is 1.25¢:16 weight basis. We value the SG equivalent to wheat straw at 4.0¢:lb. and our corn silage cost is based on 90 bu.:acre shelled corn at $8.00:bu. and 16 tons SC:ac (down from our usual yield of 24 tons:ac.) Therefore, the corn silage cost is equivalent to 2.25¢:lb. wet weight basis. Accordingly, this diet costs $1:day:cow. The hidden costs are trucking the CDS and grinding the SG. On a dry matter basis, this diet contains 35% CDS. Condensed Distillers Solubles (CDS) is the liquid syrup added to distillers grains to make distillers grains with solubles. Condensed Distillers Solubles is the most economical feed product produced by an ethanol plant and is a good buy anytime of the year. By using ground switchgrass and CDS, the ISU Farm will have enough corn silage to last until the 2013 corn silage harvest. Producers can use other innovative roughage sources such as wheat/oat straw, corn stalks, soybean stubble, low quality CRP hay, etc. to replace high quality hay and/or corn silage.

Yes, the drought of 2012 is one for the record books. But, I was around for the drought of 1953 and 1956, and the one in the 1960s, the one in the 1970s and the drought of 1988. I don’t remember any of them very much. We’ll survive the drought of 2012 and the beef industry will prosper – if we keep the cup halffull.

Diets for Dry Pregnant Mature Cows Feedstuff

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October 28, 2012 ..................... Bar A Cattle Complete Female Dispersal October 28, 2012 ......Gamble Angus 10th Anniversary Production Sale October 28, 2012 ............................................. Schaeffer Tice Online Sale October 29, 2012 ................Grauer Show Cattle-North Coast Cattle Sale October 29, 2012 ..................................... Legends of the Fall Online Sale October 30, 2012 ........ ROM’N Limousin Fall Spooktacular Online Sale October 31, 2012 ..................................... Silverline Genetics Online Sale November 1, 2012 ....................... NWSS Jr. Market Beef Entry Deadline November 1, 2012 ................ NWSS Lamb & Goat DNA/Entry Deadline November 1, 2012 .....................NWSS Jr. Market Swine Entry Deadline November 1, 2012 ..................................... Ottman Ball Show Steers Sale November 2, 2012 ........................................Sharing in the Progress Sale November 3, 2012 .................... Fesmire Show Cattle Private Treaty Sale November 3, 2012 ........................................High Standards Female Sale November 4, 2012 .................................................. Ladies of the Fall Sale November 4, 2012 ........................ Lucky Strike Show Cattle Bid Off Sale November 5, 2012 ....................................Bridwell Livestock Online Sale November 5, 2012 ......................................Gray Show Cattle Online Sale November 7, 2012 ...................... Stoltz Exotics Female First Online Sale November 8, 2012 ..............................................Wiese Cattle Online Sale November 9, 2012 .........................................Market Lamb Mamma Sale November 10, 2012 ..................................................... Donors on Ice Sale November 10, 2012 ..................KP Ranch Miniature Hereford Dispersal November 10-11, 2012 ..................................... NAILE Beef Heifer Show November 11, 2012 ......................................................NAILE Steer Show November 12, 2012 ...................... ACA National Hybrid Advantage Sale November 12, 2012 ..........................Wagner Cattle Round 2 Online Sale November 14, 2012 .................................Barber Ranch Annual Bull Sale November 17, 2012 ....................................Tree Lane Farms Annual Sale November 17, 2012 ....................... Double D Ranch Charolais Dispersal November 17, 2012 .....................Geppert’s Rock Creek Fall Female Sale November 18, 2012 ......Blind Badger Ranch Back to the Basics VII Sale November 18, 2012 .....Huston Cattle Co Heart of the Herd Female Sale November 19, 2012 ................... Ree Heights Fall Gathering Online Sale November 20, 2012 ...........Holt Bros: Hartwell Cattle Co. Club Calf Sale November 20, 2012 .................................Rieck & Lents Show Cattle Sale November 20, 2012 ............................... Weaver Show Cattle Online Sale November 20, 2012 ....... Dax Lautner Show Steers Round 2 Online Sale November 20, 2012 ........... Rodgers & Goretska Round 2 Club Calf Sale November 20, 2012 ........Spring Lake Ranch Fall Gathering Online Sale November 21, 2012 .......................................Guyer-Bonham Online Sale November 23, 2012 ..................Holtkamp Cattle Co Rising Stars VI Sale November 23, 2012 ............................RJ Cattle Co Online Club Calf Sale November 24-25, 2012 ............................................Heart of It All Shows November 24, 2012 ............. Mid Continent Farms Top Cut Female Sale November 24, 2012 .....Trennepohl Farms Right By Design Female Sale November 24, 2012 ...............Dameron Angus Focus on the Future Sale November 24, 2012 ..............................................Genetic Perfection Sale November 24, 2012 ......................... Rutledge Farms 29th Club Calf Sale November 24, 2012 ................... Holmes Show Cattle Online Heifer Sale November 24, 2012 ...................................................... Ladies in Red Sale November 24, 2012 ....................Bollum Family Shorthorns Online Sale November 24, 2012 .....Danner Cattle See and Believe Elite Female Sale November 25, 2012 .....................................................Cowtime Sale 2012 November 25, 2012 .............. Goddard Ladies Night Online Female Sale

November 26, 2012 ..............................Kustom Fitted Cattle Online Sale November 26, 2012 ............................. May Cattle Co Online Heifer Sale November 26, 2012 ...................................... Fruhling Farms Online Sale November 26, 2012 ..... K Bar K Cattle Co. Grateful Harvest Online Sale November 27, 2012 ...................................Divas and Donors Online Sale November 27, 2012 ...........................Frost Cattle Co Online Female Sale November 27, 2012 .....................Prairie View Farms Online Heifer Sale November 28, 2012 ......................Females and Fellas of Fall Online Sale November 28, 2012 ..............................Christo Cattle Online Heifer Sale November 29, 2012 ............................................. Hotz Farms Online Sale November 30-December 2, 2012 ...............Hoosier Beef Congress Show December 1, 2012 ................... Schrag Shorthorn The Family Event Sale December 2, 2012 .......... Steer Creek Ranch Private Treaty Pasture Sale December 3, 2012 ................................................... Capatske Online Sale December 4, 2012 ............... Buck Cattle Co Holiday Cheers Online Sale December 4, 2012 ............Burke & Friends Online Female Sale - Opens December 5, 2012 .............Burke & Friends Online Female Sale - Breds December 8, 2012 .................... Reimann Ranch First Class Female Sale December 8, 2012 ..................... Smith Cattle Co First Class Female Sale December 8, 2012 .................................................First Class Female Sale December 9, 2012 .....Hartman Cattle Co. Customer Appreciations Sale December 11, 2012 ................... Purple Reign Holiday Internet Offering December 14, 2012 ........................... McKay Cattle Co Elite Female Sale December 14-16, 2012...............Oklahoma AGR Winter Bonanza Show December 14, 2012 ........................................Sullivan Farms Online Sale December 15, 2012 ......................................Griswold Cattle Female Sale December 15, 2012 .................................................. Season Finale X Sale December 15, 2012 ......................... Griswold Cattle Classic Female Sale December 16, 2012 ...............McLemore Farms Winning Tradition Sale December 17, 2012 ...................... Black Velvet Online Bred Female Sale December 18, 2012 ......................................Webster & Weis Online Sale December 27-28, 2012.................APEX Cow Power Online Female Sale December 28, 2012 ...........................................18th Holiday Classic Sale December 29, 2012 ............................................ The Winner’s Circle Sale December 30, 2012 .......Bruhn Angus Farm Incredible Female Sale VII January 9, 2013 ........... Strolberg Farms Summer/Fall Born Online Sale January 9, 2013 ........................... Thompson Show Steers Fall Born Sale January 9, 2013 ..................... Willman Fuegen Fall Born Phone Bid-Off January 9, 2013 ................. Begalka Livestock Summer & Fall Born Sale January 9, 2013 .................... Dakota Summer Borns Private Treaty Sale January 12, 2013 ..........................Guyer Cattle Co The Chosen Few Sale January 12, 2013 ......................................................Bellar Cattle Co. Sale January 13, 2013 ........................................................Sullivan Ranch Sale January 18-20, 2013 ..........................Michigan AGR Beef Preview Show January 19, 2013 .................................... Maine Anjou Bright Lights Sale January 19, 2013 ............................................. Western Elite Female Sale January 20, 2013 .................ACA Hybrid Advantage Bull & Female Sale January 24, 2013 ........................................National Western Steer Show February 1-3, 2013....................................... Missouri AGR Classic Show February 2, 2013 .............. Horsley Brothers Eastern Exposure XIII Sale February 9-10, 2013..................................Gibson County Preview Show 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.

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January/February • December 1 March • February 1 April (Sire Feature) • March 1 May (Sire Feature) • April 1 June/July • May 10 August (State Fair Feature) • July 1 Fall Sires • August 10 September/October • August 10 November/December • October 1 Calendar • October 1

This column is part of a series exploring careers that our young readers might be interested in pursuing, through the eyes and experiences of successful people in a variety of professions.

Amy Sanders Hairston

SC: What is your background – were you raised on a farm or ranch?

I was raised near Bryan, Texas. My family had cattle, and my brother and I showed cattle and hogs. I showed Charolais and Brahman heifers and crossbred steers. I was also involved in many other 4-H activities, including livestock judging, sewing, cooking, and record-book competitions.

SC: Would you describe for us what you really do (sometimes job titles aren’t reflective of the actual work): I am a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor. This means I prosecute cases against employers who have violated federal labor laws. The cases involve a variety of issues, such as obtaining pay for employees who were not paid the proper wages and obtaining civil penalties from employers who failed to provide a safe workplace to employees. Much of my dayto-day work involves discovery, which is where parties exchange information prior to trial. I also regularly engage in settlement discussions, and I actually settle most of my cases prior to trial.

SC: How did you get into this line of work?

After working for several years in agricultural communications jobs (first, as a public relations specialist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and then as a writer for The Cattleman Magazine), I decided to go to law school.

After law school, I worked at law firms, practicing labor and employment law. In 2003, I started working at the U.S. Department of Labor.

SC: What do you like about your job?

I enjoy working with my client representatives and with employers and employers’ attorneys to get a better understanding of each party’s position.

Once I understand the parties’ positions, I enjoy working with them to try to reach a favorable resolution of the case. While it can be fun to go to trial, I get even more enjoyment out of negotiating good settlements prior to trial. I also enjoy writing, and much of my job involves writing legal analyses and documents to file in court.

SC: What are the toughest challenges for what you do?

In my job, we deal with a wide variety of issues, such as complicated occupational safety and health problems, wage and hour issues, employee benefit issues, mine safety and health issues, and class employment discrimination issues. Gaining a thorough understanding of these topics and staying on top of changes in the law is a challenge—but it’s part of what

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makes my job interesting and fun.

SC: Do you need a college degree in your profession?

Yes, you need a college degree and a law degree.

SC: Where should somebody go to get started in your line of work?

I would start by talking to as many lawyers as possible to try to get a good understanding of what lawyers do. It would also be great to shadow a lawyer at his or her job for a day or two or, even better, to get a summer job working at a law office. There are also a lot of good books about law school and life as a lawyer, and it would be great to read some of them. Law school is a lot of work, and I recommend making every effort to learn about a career as a lawyer before taking the plunge and going to law school.

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

Every day is different, which is one of the great things about my job. Most days, I work in the office, keeping up with my cases by discussing facts with the clients, engaging in written discovery, and discussing cases with opposing counsel. Sometimes I travel to participate in settlement meetings, meet with client representatives, prepare for trial, and participate in a trial. Our office covers cases out of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico, so I frequently travel to attend meetings, trials, and other events.

SC: What would most surprise a student about your career?

My job is nothing like “Law and Order” or other television shows about lawyers. In fact, most lawyers’ jobs are nothing like what you see on TV. Much of a civil lawyer’s job involves reviewing and exchanging documents and preparing documents to file in court or send to a client.

SC: Anything you wish someone would have told you when you were in school?

I’ve learned that personality types are important to job satisfaction and that certain jobs are a better fit for certain personalities than others. For example, an introverted person who is very creative might love a job as a writer, and an extroverted person may prefer a job in sales. I’ve recently read some great books on this topic—I just wish I had read them while I was in school and making decisions about what type of career to pursue.

Fortunately, there are so many different types of lawyer jobs that there is a good fit for almost every type of personality.

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PB Shorthorn

SULL Dream Big 1126

POWERHOUSE

Check-out this major contender and future donor at the Sullivan Farms stalls in Louisville.

After calving in February, flushes and embryos will be available.

SULL Crystal’s Lucy SULL Crystal Judy 1471

• Grand Champion Female, 2012 Iowa State Fair P.A.C.E. Show • Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female, 2012 National Junior Shorthorn Show • Granddaughter of 05 (dam to SULL Dream Big)

IT’s ALL IN THE COW FAMILY ...

Lady Crystal/05 is one of the most dominate cow families in the Shorthorn breed.

• Grand Champion Female, 2012 National Junior Shorthorn Show • Grand Champion Female, NWSS Junior Show • Granddaughter of 05 (dam to SULL Dream Big)

Frank and Mary Sullivan

Joseph, Theresa, Patrick, William, Michael, Matthew & Mary Grace O’Sullivan 320.963.2100 • cell: 612.860.6665 • sullivan@lakedalelink.com Roger Sullivan, herdsman • 612.860.0158 Maple Lake, Minnesota 55358

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Congratulations Luke Elder Supreme Champion Heifer, 2012 Iowa State Fair

Congratulations AJ Line Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Illinois State Fair

Congratulations Sara Sullivan Grand Champion Female, 2012 Iowa State Fair P.A.C.E. Show Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female, 2012 National Junior Shorthorn Show

Congratulations William O’Sullivan Grand Champion Female, 2012 Minnesota State Fair

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check out calf photos soon at strolbergfarms.com. the majority of the calves are either embryo or AI calves. We have quality calves in all price ranges!

We would like to thank all of the buyers from our spring sale, and we hope to see you again in December to view an excellent set of fall-borns!

Grand Champion Steer, 2011 Missouri State Fair.

Congratulations dEnt Family!

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Along I-70 and US 40 near New Paris, Ohio

- Selling 85 Females and Bulls + Elite Genetic Lots -

Lot 1 to Campbellco, Ohio

Lot 15 to Goff Farms, Indiana

Lot 12 to Shatto Show Cattle, Ohio

A big THANK YOU to all of our bidders and buyers and especially our 2011 Volume Buyers: Marrs Family Show Cattle - Paris, IL Goff Farms - Rockville, IN Bogie Green Acres - Felicity, OH B&D Cattle - Shelby, OH Hummel Land & Cattle - Sunbury, PA Campbellco - Cedarville, OH

Reserve your FREE copy of our reference catalog now!

Lot 23B to Goff Farms, Indiana

Gale Long, Owner 5945 Orangeburg Rd. New Paris, OH 45347 Dillon Durham, Herdsman: 765/546-0395

Lot 10 to Reynolds Show Cattle, Ohio

www.primetimeagrimarketing.com 419/862-0117

HALDERMAN SCHAEFFER Goettemoeller SHOW CATTLE SHOW CATTLE Show Cattle Tim & Emily Schaeffer Hagerstown, Indiana 765/541-0738

Brian, Dru, & Spencer Goettemoeller Winchester, Indiana 937/459-0209 765/584-7219

New Paris, Ohio 937/533-0489 or 937/437-0564 Andy Armstrong, Herdsman: 937/533-0771

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Mac & Connie Smith Austin Lizer Horse Cave, KY 270/528-3633 Mac’s Cell: 859/707-7150

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Sullivan’s

DUALLY ™

Hair Shedding Comb Now, truly a hair shedding comb designed for all show cattle hair coats ... thick or thin!

Removing dead hair has never been so simple and effective, EVER ... Saves Days!

The extra-large 5” wide head covers 25% more area with each stroke than any previous shedding comb.

This double-sided hair shedding comb features rounded stainless steel teeth with extra-wide spacing on one side that gently penetrate deep into the thickest, “wooly” hair coats removing old dead hair, yet leaving the healthy hair unharmed. Flip the comb over to the other side with narrow spaced teeth to remove dead hair from medium coats.

Always remember ... the faster the dead hair is shed out, the faster new healthy hair will grow.

Patent pending.

The #1 daily hair care brush just got a big brother! the SMART SENSATION XL ™ In June, the SMART SENSATION became the craze of the show cattle world. To complement the Original, we are pleased to introduce the XL. The XL is a wider version with 10 rows containing 199 uniquely placed ball-tipped teeth.

These extra rows containing a total of 54% more teeth creates more gentle, stimulating contact to the skin and hair with each stroke to stimulate the natural oils from the skin to coat the hair and promote healthy hair growth.

The XL creates increased hair separation of the hide to amplify hair volume.

Sensations are available in two sizes: Original 7 row and now the NEW 10 row XL.

Patent pending.

SULLIVAN’S – The Innovative Leader!

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Get more hair perfection with Sullivan’s new Teflon Combs.

Teflon is a solid polymer that is considered to be one of the world’s most slippery and water resistant substances. It has one of the lowest measured coefficients of friction of any compound. For our application, it creates a baked-on surface to the comb teeth for reduced friction and a non-stick lubricant that allows the comb to glide through the hair easier, especially with a sticky substance like adhesives.

Although not full-proof, especially since adhesive is still a very sticky substance, you will however be glad to see a 40 to 50% improvement of less matting, less hair drag, less static and less stick to the comb when fitting a leg. It is definitely easier to clean adhesives from the comb and saves time while fitting.

Another industry first from Sullivan’s ... the Innovative Leader!

Available as Sullivan Combs, Fluffer Combs, and Double-Stuff Comb.

Sullivan’s

Staggered Bristle Roto Brush™ The New Staggered Bristle Roto Brush has rows with staggered lengths of bristles, one row with long, the next row being 1/4” shorter. The short-cut rows allow the long bristles to work deeper into the hair. This creates more lift and volume to the hair, prevents the matted look and invigorates gentle stimulation to the hair base for new hair growth and faster hair training.

The short rows are cut to a length 1/4” shorter.

Lock nut keeps the brush securely tight and free from spinning loose.

Flat side of bolt allows it to lock tight in the drill and keep from spinning loose.

A common problem with other roto brushes.

Lime green color allows for easy visual while working with all hair colors.

The soft, gentle grade of synthetic bristles prevents the brush from being too harsh as compared to stiffer roto brushes that can scratch and irritate the hide.

SULLIVAN SUPPLY, INC.

Order Line: 1-800-475-5902 • Dunlap, Iowa • sales@sullivansupply.com

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Order Line: 1-800-588-7096 • Hillsboro, Texas • sullivan@hillsboro.net

SULLIVAN SUPPLY WEST

Order Line: 1-888-914-5972 • Lodi, California • lee@sullivansupply.com

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Due to time restrictions with American Royal date changes, family obligations, and NAILE all running together we are going to postpone the November 3rd Online sale to November 21st.

We feel that due to the dry weather conditions this summer, this will give the cattle an extra couple weeks to catch up and look better for your inspection also. We have always had the thinking and will stand behind that ‘the later the better’ on buying your next project because it takes the guess work off the finish line. Anddddddd ... as record shows by the over 20 state Grand and Reserve Grand Champions this year alone that waiting will pay off. Odds prove for many years that we was, are, and will be there at the end when it counts and getting a banner. So be patient and prepare for pictures and video to come out that week before on one of the best sets of cattle we have EVER assembled.

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Selling 30 steers and 15 heifers. No cattle will be sold prior to sale. Be sure to check out our websites for updated photos and videos the week of November 11th. Cattle will be available for viewing starting after NAILE in Robinson, IL.

DAVE, LUCY, ASHTIN & NALANEY GUYER: 812.243.1676 12251 E. 625th Ave. • Robinson, Illinois 62454 office: 618.546.5035 • guyercattleco@gmail.com • guyercattle.com

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STEVE and STACEY BONHAM, LOGAN & BAYLOR Newcastle, Oklahoma • cell: 405.823.2972

Supreme Champion Female, 2012 Iowa State Fair Congratulations to the Elder Family

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Friday, December 14th Building Maternal Legends

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

www.buckcattle.com These females are major league!!!

Be sure to check them out.

December 4, 2012

Holiday Cheers Online Sale

January 8, 2013

First 13 of 13 Online Sale

Selling an elite set of Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, and Hereford show heifers. Hand selected for each offering.

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Jirl, Brenda & Bailey Buck Madill, OK

580-795-7271 580-795-4865 mobile Show & Sale Cattle Matt Scasta, Davey Young & Ray Unwin, jirl@buckcattle.com www.buckcattle.com

January 12, 2013 Office: 618-546-5035 • Cell: 812-243-1676 www.guyercattle.com

Catalogs available upon request only.

Sale Management ...

Dwyer Cattle Services Bob 309-337-1404 Nick 309-337-6404

Robinson, Illinois

This years sale currently consists of the most elite set of bred cows and heifers, outstanding show heifer prospects, and some of the top genetic packages in the industry. New to the sale this year will be the addition of guest consignors. We would like to allow our past buyers to take the opportunity to use this sale as a marketing channel for their past purchases as well as the progeny from those purchases. Thus if you have purchased cattle or genetic lots in the past and would like to have the opportunity to consign cattle into this year's sale please feel free to contact us. At Guyer Cattle we look forward to working with our past as well as our future customers in order to develop our herds into some of the most prominent and progressive in the industry.

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Upcoming Ad deAdlines Jan/Feb Issue: December 1 • March Issue: February 1

ABS .............................................................. 16 Gibson County Preview ............................ 158 Rieck & Lentz Show Cattle ......................... 56 ACA Hybrid Advantage Sale .................... 197 Goddard Cattle Company..........................8-9 Ritchie Industries...................................... 164 Aces Wild Ranch ......................................... 35 Goretska/Rodgers Round 3 Sale .............. 201 Riverode .................................................... 164 Alta Calf ’s Choice Total ............................ 148 Grateful Harvest Sale ................................ 159 RJ Cattle Company.............................152-153 Alum-Line ................................................. 141 Griswold Cattle ............................ Back Cover Rodgers Cattle Company .......................... 201 AMAA National Sale ................................ 171 Guyer/Bonham.......................................... 210 Rural Route Creations ................................ 85 Amanda Raithel Art ................................. 149 Hartman Cattle Co. ..................................... 63 Rutledge Farms ......................................46-47 Andis............................................................ 32 Holiday Classic .......................................... IFC Schrag Shorthorn Farms .......................... 195 APEX Show Cattle....................................... 17 Holmes Show Cattle .................................... 66 Season Finale Sale ..................................... 199 Begalka Livestock ..................................... 155 Holt/Ford/Hartwell ..................................... 62 See & Believe ..........................................48-49 Bellar Cattle Co ......................................... 196 Holtkamp Cattle Co. ................................... 59 SEK Genetics ............................................... 37 Black Velvet Sale ......................................... 62 Hoosier Beef Congress................................ 58 Serr Ranch ................................................... 53 Blind Badger.............................................. 209 Hotz Farms .............................................44-45 Show Circuit-Christmas Subscription ..... 183 Bollum Family Shorthorns ....................... 198 Huncovsky Photo & Design ..................... 115 Show Circuit ............................................. 182 Bovine Elite ............................................... 200 Huston Cattle .........................................60-61 Show Circuit - Moving form .................... 180 Breeder’s World Online Sales ................... 150 K Bar K Cattle Company .......................... 159 Show Rite..................................................... 14 Bremer Show Cattle ...............................38-39 Katina, Show Photo by ............................. 171 Showbloom.................................................. 27

Advertising Index

Bruhn Angus Farm ................................... 208 Kent Feeds ................................................... 33 Showmaster ................................................. 21 Buck Cattle Co. .......................................... 212 Ladies In Red .............................................. 57 showsteers.com ........................................... 20 Burke Show Cattle..............................204-205 Linde’s Livestock Photos............................. 85 ShowTec....................................................... 31 Caldwell/Willoughby Sales....................24-25 LubriSyn Livestock ..................................... 36 Stoltz Exotics ............................................... 54 Chosen Few (Guyer) ................................. 213 Lucy, Photos by ......................................... 115 Strolberg Farms Show Calves ................... 193 Christo Cattle ............................................ 151 McKay Elite Female Sale ...................186-187 Sullivan Farms .......................................... 211

Cool Calf ...................................................... 85 McLemore Farms ......................................IBC Sullivan Ranch .............................................. 4

Cowtime 2012 ........................................... 160 Mid-Continent Farms................................... 3 Sullivan Supply....................... 10-11, 206-207

Dakota Summer Borns ............................. 154 Missouri AGR Classic ................................. 64 The Boss Professional Dryer ...................... 30 Dameron Angus Farm ...........................48-49 MSU AGR Beef Preview Show ................. 174 The Silver Steer............................................ 19 Danner Cattle ............................................ 188 Murphy Trailer Sales .................................. 18 Thompson Show Steers .............................. 22

Dax Lautner Show Steers ......................... 162 Natural Solutions for Livestock.................... 7 Tree Lane Farm ........................................... 50 Double D Charolais................................... 157 O’ Sullivan Cattle Co ................................. 189 Triple C Trailers .......................................... 52 Eby ............................................................... 23 Oklahoma AGR Show ............................... 190 Wagner Cattle .............................................. 51 Extreme Natural Stride................................. 7 Oxy Explosion ........................................... 191 Weaver Leather ........................................... 26

Female & Fellas of the Fall Sale.............38-39 Pearl’s Pics ................................................. 180 Weaver Show Cattle .................................... 55 First Class Female Sale ..........................12-13 Polzin Cattle ................................................ 34 Webster Cattle Company .......................40-41 Frost Farms ................................................. 65 Prairie View Farms ..................................... 15 Western Elite Sale ................................. Cover Fruhling Farms ......................................... 161 Purina Honor Show Chow ....................28-29 Willman/Fuegen Club Calves................... 115 GCC Classic .................................. Back Cover Purple Reign.................................................. 5 Winner’s Circle .......................................... 203 Genetic Perfection .................................42-43 Raml Cattle ................................................ 194 Yardley Cattle Company ........................... 202 Geppert Rock Creek Livestock ................. 156 Ree Heights Fall Gathering Sale............... 192

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Request your FREE reference catalog at primetimeagrimarketing.com or by contacting the office of the marketing agents at 419.862.0117 or info@primetimeagrimarketing.com

Between I-44 and I-35 - One hour south of OKC

Bradley, Oklahoma - 405/574-4753 Kent: 405/574-2245

McLemore Farms

Breds - Pairs - Stunning Prospects

- 85 Head -

The Winning Tradition Sale

On the ranch near Bradley, Oklahoma

Sunday, December 16