The Show Circuit

Volume 15 • Issue 3 April 2012

Walk Thi^ Way Ynstoppable Walkie Talkie Ali’s Solution

Order today!

1-800-515-3284 lautnerfarms.com

Dan Sullivan

2576 Old Brandon Rd. • Hillsboro, TX 76645 254-582-7096 • 254-582-0814 online at: sullivanranch.net • showsteers.com/dsullivan

Sheza Full Tank 04 Full Throttle x DSul Tank 16B

The biggest-bodied Throttle ever from the biggest-bodied cow ever to work the ranch! This is a full sister to DSUL Full Tank and a maternal sister to top sellers and top producers like DSUL Sheza Tank 16B that now works for Bill Ferrell, VA. Look for this cow in the pedigrees of several Sullivan Ranch favorites in our upcoming sales.

Supreme Champion Exotic Female, 2008 Houston. Who Da Man x 04 Sheza Full Tank. Shown

By Paige Modisette.

Sold for $6,500 in 2010, Upgrade x Sheza Full Tank 04

116 Sheza Tank, (Meyer x Tank 16B) Maternal sib to Sold for $10,000 in our 2010 Sale, Heat Wave x Sheza Full Tank 04 WDM/04 Sheza Full Tank

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DSUL Tank 16B, Dam Sheza Full Tank 04

Friction, Maternal Brother to Sheza Full Tank 04

Sold for $12,000 in our 2010 Sale, Heat Wave x WDM/04 Sheza Full Tank

Champion Chi Female, 2008 San Antonio. Who Da Man x 04 Sheza Full Tank. Shown by Paige Modisette.

The Sires of Purple Reign The power and look you want with the function and practicality you need!

Purebreds or baldies!

PurPle

Milsap

PurPle milsaP 45s Reg. P42735545 / Sire: Moler / Dam: 19D Still setting the standard for all-around quality. High-sellers and champions at every level. Daughters that flat out get it done in production and raise champions of their own. Excellence across the board, both sexes.

PurPle

Currency

PurPle CurrenCy 24u et Reg. P42927898 / Sire: Moler / Dam: Devo His progeny have dominated both steer and heifer shows of late. Calves are stout, cocky, and good looking. High-sellers everywhere! Deceased, with limited semen.

PurPle

Womanizer

PurPle mb Womanizer 14u et Reg. P42945146 Sire: Enuff Prophet / Dam: Pure Gold / Pure power and shape, with extra width. Sired the grand steer at Jr. National in his first calf crop. Dam produced over $200,000 in progeny and several national champions in 2010-11.

PurPle

Kingsley

PurPle Kingsley 23x et Reg. P43125713 Sire: GO Excel L18 / Dam: Purple Marilynne 9M (Devo) Stout, sound, and soggy, with awesome muscle shape. Maternal brother to Currency. Outcross polled genetics. First calves are incredible. A must use!

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PurPle

Tonic

PurPle toniC 10m Still breeding naturally at ten years old, this multitrait leader has sired champions and donor quality females in abundance. Top 1% of the breed for calving ease direct. Proven heifer bull deluxe.

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in current Livestock Production, Show, and Sale Information.

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Walk Thi^ Way

Volume 15 • Issue 3 Aprill 2012

Ynstoppable Walkie Talkie Ali’s Solution Order today!

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Unstoppable

50% Maine Anjou • DOB 3/2010 • BW 84 • THC/PHAF AMAA 415419 • Monopoly x Habanero/Witch Dr Big boned, sounder version of anything we’ve brought you before!

“I’ll breed all my cows that have soundness issues to Unstoppable, if not all my cows!” --Kirk Forsythe

Walk This Way

Walks Alone x Habanero/Sugary Ray DOB 3/1011 • BW: 85lbs •THC/PHAF Owned with Matt Lautner Square and wide down his top with a smooth shoulder and extremely soft in his pasterns and rib design! The most unique Walks Alone son to ever be born.

Walkie Talkie

Walks Alone x Goose • DOB: 2/2011 • BW: 85lbs THC/PHAF • Owned with Matt Lautner Excitement in Denver swarmed about the abundant rib and soundness Walkie Talkie possesses! This one will compliment Heat Wave and Monopoly lines of genetics!

Ali’s Solution

Total Solution x Ali • BW: 68lbs • THF/PHAF Your Calving Ease Solution!

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2012 Stock Show University Complimentary GRAD PROGRAM Clinics Visit www.sullivansupply.com to watch videos to learn more about Stock Show University.

EVENT

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Florida Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Kissimmee Valley Livestock Arena, Kissimmee FL

May 12 &13

John Sullivan, Mark Sullivan, Russell Harwell Scott Kinzer & Shawn Pieper

Minnesota Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Scott Co. Fairgrounds, Jordan, MN Facility Coordinator, Terry Stade

May 26 & 27

Josh Elder, John Sullivan, Roger Sullivan, Joseph O’Sullivan, & Bobbi Hartwig

Pennsylvania Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Heartfelt Farms, Gettysburg, PA

June 2 & 3

Kyle Fleener, Josh Elder & Nate Tice

Iowa Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, IA

June 9 & 10

Josh Elder, Nate Tice, John Sullivan, Jesse Hoobler, Chuck McCullough, & Bobbi Hartwig

Oklahoma Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Payne Co. Fairgrounds, Stillwater, OK Facility Coordinator, Griswold Cattle Co.

June 11 & 12

Jeff Sargent, Brad Cox, Luke Doris, Dan Sullivan, Vince Elder, Dan May & Jerred Arthur

Illinois Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Guyer Cattle Co., Robinson, IL

June 12 & 13

Dave Guyer & Bobbi Hartwig

Indiana Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Schaeffer Show Cattle, Hagerstown, IN

June 16 & 17

Tim Schaeffer, Dave Guyer, & Bobbi Hartwig

Ohio Stock Show University GRAD PROGRAM

Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, OH

June 16 & 17

Amie & Bruce Stertzbach, John Sullivan, Tyler Winegardner & Troy Jones

Stock Show University is non-for-profit with 100% of the proceeds going towards educating agriculture youth at Stock Show University clinics.

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For a complete listing of over 30 Stock Show University events in the next 60 days ranging from California to Tennessee and Minnesota to Texas go to www.sullivansupply.com.

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Naturally Healthy Hair ... HOW? Fresh and Natural, Hocus Pocus will not irritate hair or hide. This natural product is a healthy alternative that will make a difference in your show day wash out. Hocus Pocus will not leave an oily residue to build up heat or eat away leg hair. The pure ingredients of Hocus Pocus are formulated to naturally attack and gently remove adhesives and touch-ups away from the hair to allow for superior cleaning. Hocus Pocus is fortified with non-drying emollients and nourishing antioxidant VITA HAIR™ vitamins to naturally moisturize and soften the hair shaft. VITA HAIR™ will rejuvenate your skin and hair. Most importantly being natural, Hocus Pocus is purified to be free of harsh abrasives, caustic chemicals, carcinogens, or corrosives that could burn or damage the hair and skin.

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Show Feeds... Done Rite!

Championship moments are unforgettable. Congratulations to these exhibitors, and thank you for feeding ShowRite!

Champion hereford heifer 2012 National Western Stock Show (Jr. & Open)

Grand Champion heifer 2011 Scarlet & Gray (A & B)

reserve Grand Champion heifer 2011 Ohio State AGR (A & B)

4th Overall steer 2011 Ohio State AGR (A)

reserve Grand Champion steer 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition

Grand Champion steer 2011 Heart of it All (B)

Grand Champion heifer 2011 Hoosier Beef Congress

reserve Grand Champion heifer 2011 Hoosier Beef Congress

reserve Champion maine-anjou heifer 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition

Congratulations Blake Tucker!

Congratulations Madison Clark!

Congratulations Chamberlin Family!

Show Feeds... Done Rite!

Congratulations Becca Chamberlin!

Congratulations Guyer Family!

Congratulations Vickery Family!

Congratulations Megan Hunt!

Congratulations Egbert Family!

Congratulations Chamberlin Family!

For more information on ShowRite Beef Feeds, call: Dennis Wilber: 209-482-6858 ChaD Day: 260-388-2876 Dave Guyer: 618-546-5035

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PVF Radiance 0126 AAA Reg.: Birth Date: Sire: Dam: Owned with:

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Semen available!

Contact Alan Miller for information at 217-840-6935.

Please continue to visit us online at pvfangus.com for news and updates on these promising sires.

Gridley, Illinois AlAn & TheresA Miller: 217-840-6935 • pvfangus@gmail.com OrlAn & CArOl visit us online at: BrAndOn & CAThy JOnes: 309-370-1081

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RecentSuccess R ecentSuccess

Daughter Sold for $17,000 - 2012 Western Elite Sale (Troubadour x Warpath-Nitro) Bred by Rob Miller, Sold to Nick Reiman Daughter Sold for $13,500 - 2012 Western Elite Sale (Troubadour x Meyer-Nitro) Bred by Rob Miller, Sold to Nick Reiman Fall Born Steer Sold for $38,000 (Troubadour x Heat Wave) Sold by Ryan Foreman in The Main Event Sale Champion Chi Steer 2012 Houston Livestock Show (Troubadour x Friction) Raised by Justin Homen, Sold by Copus Many high sellers and show winners reported - Likely the most versatile club calf and maternal sire in the business!

THF PHAF - Young Producer of Champions

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Grand Champion Heifer 2012 Oklahoma Youth Expo

Congratulations Kolby Shepard

Grand Champion Heifer 2011 Oklahoma Youth Expo

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Grand Champion Steer 2012 Oklahoma Youth Expo

Congratulations Logan Davis & Bonham Show Cattle

Reserve Grand Champion Steer 2011 Oklahoma Youth Expo

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Walks alone • Composite • ACA Reg. 348625 BW: 85 • THC/PHAF • DOB: 3/28/2008 Sire: Heat Wave • Dam: Wade x AN x MA x CX x 7587

SEK Genetics

Flashback • Composite BW: 78 • THF/PHAF • DOB: 4/6/2010 Sire: Who Made Who • Dam: Blackberry

YelloW Jacket • 1/2 Maine, 1/2 Charolais AMAA #: 357758 • THF/PHAF • DOB: 8/10/2004 Sire: BK Lifeline • Dam: Phylli (Hoo Doo Charolais)

i-80 • PB Maine-Anjou • AMAA Reg. 400082 BW: 62 • THF/PHAF • DOB: 3/20/2009 Sire: Ali • Dam: BPF Miley 80T

Unstoppable • 1/2 Maine • AMA Reg. 415419 BW: 84 • THC/PHAF • DOB : 3/20/2010 Sire: Monopoly • Dam: LFCC Lady K 727T

predator • 3/4 Maine • AMA Reg. 394569 BW: 70 • THF/PHAF • DOB : 2/1/2008 Sire: DMCC Lamborgini • Dam: Miss Jewel 19N

carpe dieM • Composite • ACA Reg. 354367 BW: 72 • THC/PHAF • DOB: 3/1/2005 Sire: Tank • Dam: Time x Cannon Daughter

troUbadoUr • 3/4 Charolais • ACA Reg. 347721 BW: 82 • THF/PHAF • DOB: 9/14/2007 Sire: HLS Lead On 197/0 • Dam: KBC 410

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Upcoming AI Schools • March 31st & April 1st

MonopolY & clones • Composite • ACA Reg. 334048 ace oF diaMonds • PB Shorthorn • ASA Reg. 4115579 BW: 95 • THC/PHAF • DOB: 3/1/2006 BW: 84 • THF/PHAF • DOB: 4/6/2006 Sire: Heat Wave • Dam: WTF Ruth Medina (Hazel) Sire: Wernacres Ace High 620 • Dam: Hi-View 2nd Zelda

SEK Genetics

Mr FireWater• PB Charolais • Reg. M704588 BW: 95 • THF/PHAF • 3/17/2005 Sire: Thomas Oahe Wind • Dam: Thomas Swisser Sweet

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Jakes proUd Jazz • PB Shorthorn • ASA Reg. 4058319 BW: 64 • THF/PHAF • DOB: 9/4/2001 Sire: Jakes Proud Leader • Dam: Jake’s Jazzy

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Upcoming Sales Calendar

APRIL 1........................................................................................................................Glamour Girls Online Heifer Sale APRIL 2.....................................................................................Warner Livestock Online Fall Born Club Calf Sale APRIL 3............................................................................Holtkamp & Minnaert Online Embryo & Semen Sale APRIL 8.....................................................................................Circle H Cattle Co. Online Semen & Embryo Sale APRIL 9........................................................................................................Guyer Cattle Company Online Bull Sale APRIL 15 ..............................................................................................Sullivan Farms Online Fall Born Heifer Sale APRIL 15 ..........................................................Williams, Welshans and Schneider Embryo & Fall Born Sale APRIL 22 .................................................................................Keller Cattle Co Online Embryo and Semen Sale MAY 17..............................................................................Kopp Land & Livestock Online Pasture Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 3......................................................................Campbell Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 5........................................................................Goddard Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 6.....................................................................................Graves Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 7..................................................................................Dawson Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 8.......................................................................Bushy Park Farm Online Heifer & Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 9.............................................................................................................Keller Club Calves Online Sale SEPTEMBER 9...................................................................................................Lay Farm Show Calves Online Sale SEPTEMBER 10............................................................................................Larrison Farms Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 11........................................................................................McFarland Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 12.............................................................................................C-Cross Ranch Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 12..................................................................................................Wagner Fall Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 13...........................................................................Kopp Land & Livestock Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 13..............................................................................Vickland Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 14.......................................................................................................Jeff Miller Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 15....................................................................Capatske Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 15...............................................................................Swanson Shorthorns Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 16.....................................................................................Gateway Genetics Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 16..........................................................................Anderson-Muntefering Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 17 ..................................................................................Landgren & Hoblyn Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 18..............................................................................................................Larson Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 19....................................................Burg Club Calves Private Treaty & Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 19..............................................................................................Luke Doris Show Cattle Online Sale SEPTEMBER 20..................................................................................Thompson Show Steers Online Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 21..............................................................................Hammer Club Calves Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 21......................................................................................Dennert & Eichler Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 21.....................................................................................................Kroupa Show Cattle Online Sale SEPTEMBER 22 ....................................................................Dicks Family Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 22 ....................................................RMH Livestock & Hurlburt Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

SEPTEMBER 23 ............................................................................Ulmer, Koski, Schmitz Online Club Calf Sale SEPTEMBER 24...............................................................................J/D Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 2 ...................................................................................................Shaffer & Miller Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 3 .....................................................................................Blach Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 6 .........................................................................................Fassett Hay & Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 6 ....................................................................................................................Four Roses Cattle Online Sale OCTOBER 7........Cardinal Cattle Company “Diamonds In The Mine” Show Heifer & Steer Online Sale OCTOBER 8 .........................................................................................Hueber Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 9 ...............................................................................Frenzen Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 10 ........................................Miller Cattle Company Source for Success Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 11......................................................................Baker & Minges Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 13...................................................................................Welshans Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 13.....................................................Capatske Cattle Company & Friends Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 14...........................................................Copeland & Griffiths Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 14...............................................................................Runkel Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 14.......................................................................Harvey Cattle Company Online Show Heifer Sale OCTOBER 15......................................................................................................Goin’ for Gold Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 1 ........................................................................................Habeger Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 17......................................................................................................Jeff Miller Online Show Heifer Sale OCTOBER 18............................................DeRouchey Cattle Company Online Show Heifer & Steer Sale OCTOBER 20 ..........................................................................................Weaver Angus Online Show Heifer Sale OCTOBER 23..........................................................................Ulmer, Koski and Schmitz Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 24....................................................Daakey & Dorn Sweeping The West Online Club Calf Sale OCTOBER 31........................................................................Top Notch Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale NOVEMBER 3 ...........................................................................................................................J3 Cattle Company Sale NOVEMBER 3 .............................................................................................................Pryor Show Cattle Online Sale NOVEMBER 3 .........................Guyer Cattle Company & Bonham Show Steers Online Club Calf Sale NOVEMBER 7 ...........................................................................................................Mindemann Angus Online Sale NOVEMBER 14 ......................................................................................Sieck Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale NOVEMBER 15..............................................................................................Easy to Look At Club Calf Sale Part 2 NOVEMBER 17.......................................................................Rock Creek Livestock Online Angus Heifer Sale NOVEMBER 18 ...Sand Hills Showcase Landren Hoblyn Online Show Heifer & Bred Female Sale NOVEMBER 19 ...................................................................Ree Heights Fall Gathering Online Club Calf Sale NOVEMBER 19 ..........................................................................................Goddard Cattle Company Online Sale NOVEMBER 19 .........................................................................................JT Weber Family Online Club Calf Sale NOVEMBER 20....................................................................................Midwest Roundup Online Club Calf Sale DECEMBER 3............Capatske Cattle Company Online Heifer, Steer, Bred Heifer, Embryo, & Semen Sale

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Murphy Trailer Sales carries livestock trailers, flat beds, living quarter trailers and various trailer parts. We’re conveniently located just off I-74 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, less than 1 hour west of Indianapolis. Our friendly sales staff is ready to help you with any of your trailer needs.

Our Location: 3000 Industrial Boulevard, Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 Phone: 800-939-7288 • Website: murphytrailer.com • Trades Welcome! Financing and Delivery Available

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owners Chad Thompson 605-350-9567

Jeff Burg 605-280-8920

Todd Caldwell 309-253-5729

Tim Heckman 309-255-0199

calf reports have been outstanding!

H832 Kroupa Donor Meyer x 602 Spur Emulous

Friction x H832 Kroupa Donor TH Free • PHA Free • BW: 93 pounds Registered Chi • Semen: $25/unit

Steers or heifers, slick or haired, the TH and PHA free dual-purpose sire that packs a punch... Amen!

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Congratulations to our Champions at the 2012 National Western Stock Show!

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Skyler Miller Reserve Grand Champion Market Heifer 2012 National Western Stock Show

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Spring Thaw

Turton

Online embryO Sale

Bids open and close May 14, 2012.

Selling choice of full sib embryos to TR PZC Turton, 2011 National Champion Charolais Bull, or the current 2012 National Western Stock Show Grand Champion Charolais Bull, CML Diablo 2X. Also, selling embryo packages sired by these bulls.

Smokette Diablo

The Charolais breed’s most stunning female.

Embryos selling out of breed leading cows, such as TR Ms Fire 9744 and TR Ms Smokette.

Embryos selling from some of the most popular club calf bulls.

TR Ms Fire 9744 One of the best 0641 x Firewater daughters.

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Troy, VeaBea, & Cally Thomas 605-973-2448 • 18441 Capri Place, Harrold, SD 57536 thomas@venturecomm.net • www.thomasranchcattle.com Troy Thomas cell: 605-222-1258

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

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$27,220.27

Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Female 2011 NAILE (Open Show) Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female 2011 Shorthorn Junior Nationals 2010 NAILE (Jr. Show) Supreme Champion FFA Breeding Heifer 2011 Iowa State Fair

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SIRE: Wernacres Ace High (Vortec) dAm: Hi-View Second Zelda (CF Royal) Smooth Polled ♦ dOB: 4-6-06 BW: 84 lbs. ♦ Tested TH/PHA Free!

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PROVEN to produce results when mated to “mainstream” Shorthorn bloodlines.

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Silveiras Style (Angus)

Limestone Darkhorse (Angus)

PVF Windfall (Angus)

Rodman (Angus)

MCATL By Product (Angus)

Bush’s Unbelievable (Angus) NBAR Hamley (Red Angus)

Fat Tony (Red Angus)

Card Shark (Red Angus)

Fire Water (Charolais)

Purple Milsap (Hereford)

H Excel (Hereford)

Cash Flow (Hereford)

Cyrus (Hereford)

True Grit (Hereford)

Exile (Shorthorn)

Ace of Diamonds (SH)

Captain Obvious (Shorthorn)

Fringe (Shorthorn)

MAV Bellringer (Shorthorn)

I-80 (Maine)

GVC Maverick (Maine)

GVC Fortune & Glory (Maine)

GVC Suh (Maine)

Boomer (Maine)

GCC Merger (%Maine)

Predator (%Maine)

The Ringer (%Maine)

TCTC Patton (%Maine)

Mercedez Benz (%Maine)

Believe In Me (Club Calf)

Not Afraid (Club Calf)

Pretty Snazzy (Club Calf)

Monopoly 2 (Club Calf)

Mojito (Club Calf)

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Fast Freddy (Club Calf)

The Gambler (Club Calf)

Big Iron (Club Calf)

Monopoly Money (Club Calf)

Blindside (Club Calf)

Smilin Bob (ClubCalf)

Walks Alone (ClubCalf)

Walks On Water (ClubCalf)

One & Only (ClubCalf)

Thriller (ClubCalf)

Monopoly (ClubCalf)

Eye Candy (ClubCalf)

Troubadour (ClubCalf)

Amen (ClubCalf)

Simple Math (ClubCalf)

Yellow Jacket (ClubCalf)

Point Taken (ClubCalf)

Bodacious (ClubCalf)

Hollywood (ClubCalf)

Unforgiven (ClubCalf)

Tiger Woods (ClubCalf)

Texas Twister (ClubCalf)

Carpe Diem (ClubCalf)

True Grit (Club Calf)

Young Money (Club Calf)

Master of Puppets (ClubCalf) Unstoppable (ClubCalf)

Copyright (Angus+)

Choppin Wood (Club Calf)

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Need an outcross sire that you can use on heifers?

The choice is obvious...

Top 1% for low-BW EPD! Shorthorn Reg. x4113971 Appendix Free TH-Free - PHA-Free - Polled Sire: GFS Red Cloud 7026 Dam: Dover Ranch breeding, MT

Captain Obvious daughters are broody, easy fleshing, great uddered females!

“Captain Obvious is proving to be the most functional calving ease sire in the breed. Not only does he moderate frame, improve structural soundness, and transmit desirable type, but his daughters are extra easy fleshing with great udder quality. Captain Obvious can fix any issues in one generation in any scenario.”

Lance Ellsworth — Cattle Visions

Semen $25 Certificates $30 866-356-4565 www.cattlevisions.com

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Lakeside Doc Clark 918

Nitro Sired by Captain

Vicky Sired by Captain

Lilly Sired by Captain

A tank of a Captain daughter!

Cattle Visons offers the best in SimInfluenced genetics 1-866-356-4565 www.cattlevisions.com

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Make it Rain

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CE BW WW YW Milk 8.0 -0.3 48.1 80.4 -4.3 MWW MARB REA API TI 19.8 0.34 0.52 121.0 78.0

Owned by:

Buckeye Chiangus Farms Convoy, Ohio

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Rocking 3C Cattle Company Bob & Scott Alexander Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

Cardinal Cattle Company Wyoming, IL 61491

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JFAmerican

WLE Cruisin Susan T26 - Dam of JF American Pride

View video of American Pride at www.janssenfarms.com 0987X OF MSF

“A picture tells a thousand words. We’ve owned some of the Simmental breeds greatest sires, but we believe with all our hearts that JF American Pride 0987X is the most special animal we have ever had the chance to be a part of, it is as simple as that. We’re not selling “semen packages” or have any marketing gimmicks on this bull, just straight up selling semen to help better our breed and the cattle industry. Please take time to view the video and discover he is the soundest made, biggest bellied, most attractive Purebred Simmental ever to walk. His performance and eye appeal set him a part, we welcome your calls to discuss American Pride. We would like to give a special thanks to Jack McCoy of Meadow Springs Farm, Lafayette, Indiana for selling us this remarkable bull and his powerful dam and to Jeff Miller, Cutler, Indiana for pointing us in his direction!”

Dave Janssen

EPDs CE

BW

WW

YW

MCE

MM

MWW

STAY

CW

YG

MARB

BF

REA

10.0

-0.9

48.0

80.1

3.3

-4.6

19.4

14.4

8.3

-0.09

0.35

0.00

0.37

SHR

API

TI

122.0

78.6

DOB: April 2, 2010 • ASA Reg. # 2573743 • Homozygous Polled • Homozygous Black Upgrade x Dream On x Drake Cowboy x Black Irish Kansas •BW: 81 lbs. •Adj. WW: 839 lbs.•Adj. YW: 1,438 lbs.•365 Day Scrotal: 38.5 •365 Day Frame Score: 6.3

A big thank you to the brave men and women who defend our freedom and allow us to enjoy our safety and care free life in the greatest country on God’s green earth... the UNITED STATES of AMERICA!

Owners:

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For semen call

Dave Janssen 712.358.1837 Chris Janssen 515.314.4771 E-mail: jf@ncn.net

Mark Sneed 937.269.1871 866-356-4565

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Gunslinger’s maternal half sister. Many-time champion for Cramer Schneider.

www.cattlevisions.com 1-866-356-4565 Owned by: Lee Simmental, Greg Landis, Sanders Ranch, Pine Ridge Simmental

Gunslinger is an exciting package that combines superb phenotype, excellent genetics, great data and real-world function. He’s sound structured with a long, giraffe-like neck not often found in a purebred Simmental bull, plus he’s plenty deep. Gunslinger offers the convenience traits of being homozygous black and homozygous polled.

+50 +1 +.26 +.23 +118

yw Mk MB RE API

Gunslinger’s dam Miley Cottontail

Sexed semen available soon

Semen: $40/unit

-.8 +27

Bw

+11

ww

CE

Reg. 2571741 PB Simmental y Cottontail Sire: STF Shocking Dream | Dam: Mile

YardleY

High

Regard

Reg # 2522822 PB Simmental

High Regard is the “Dream On outcross pedigree” bull you can use to enhance phenotype and performance. He’s homozygous black and heterozygous polled. His first calf crop speaks for himself as you can see...he’s throwing highly desirable type and function!

Bull calf at Wernings, SD

Heifer calf at Wernings, SD

Bull calf at Wernings, SD

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NAILE Champion % Simmy heifer calf

www.cattlevisions.com 1-866-356-4565 Owners: Werning Cattle Co., SD Yardley Cattle Co., UT Goeken Cattle Co., SD

AAA Reg. # 16416682 | DOB: 1-3-09 | BW: 92 | WW: 850 | YW: 1425 | SC: 39 | REA: 18.9 | Frame: 6.7 Sire: PVF ALL Payday 729 | Dam: Dameron PVF Proven Queen 010 (from the same family that produced Raptor)

Semen $25 | AI Certificates $40

WINDFALL is sired by the top bull in PVF’s program and the most famous female produced in PVF’s herd! Windfall is genetically and phenotypically engineered to be powerful! He is extra muscular and wide with extreme length and performance, combined with superb profile!

Windfall heifer at PVF

Windfall’s full sister. IL Beef Expo Champion Angus Female.

Windfall steer at PVF Windfall heifer raised by Greiman, IA

Windfall heifer at Four Corners Windfall’s maternal brother, Striker

Windfall’s dam, one of the best for producing winners!

Windfall heifer at Four Corners

Windfall Owners: Prairie View Farms, IL • Four Corners Farms, IL • Brandon and Cathy Jones, IL Haas Angus, IL • Stertzbach Cattle Company, OH • York Farms, IL • Hilmes Angus, IL • Schafer Stock Farm, IL

For Semen, Contact:

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CE

4.3

BW

2.3

WW

52

YW

73

Milk

21

MG

47

Fat

top 5% top 20%

top 20%

-.036 top 2%

RE

.55

MB

.05

CEZ

19

top 5%

CHB

27

top 10%

top 10%

True Grit is extra wide chested with muscle shape!

True Grit as a yearling

2011 World Beef Expo Supreme Champion

PHH PCC 812 True Grit 002 | Reg: 43108247 | Sire: About Time | Dam: By KJ Victor 417L

www.cattlevisions.com 1-866-356-4565 Pierce’s Hereford Haven, WI 608-434-0578 Mud Creek Farms, IL 815-238-2381

True Grit is destined to become a premier, high quality, calving ease legend as his historic lineage indicates. True Grit is structurally flawless and smoothly chisel fronted with extra maternal strength and pigment backed behind him. He was crowned the 2011 World Beef Expo Supreme Champion Bull!

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• 43Y was a high seller at Topp’s sale and is a surefire heifer bull from a tremendous line of females • 43Y ranks in the top 5% of the breed for calving ease, low birthweight, and Ribeye ePD; and top 20% for milk and WW ePD. • 1.38 ReA/100#, ratio 110 with a 106 mARB ratio • BW: 72 lb. @ 88 ratio • WW: 632 lb. @ 101 ratio • Yearling scrotal: 38.20 cm • Yearling frame: 6.0 • Owners: Fawcett’s elm Creek Ranch and Ravine Creek Ranch Dam Granddam 866-356-4565 www.cattlevisions.com

The new Hereford answer...

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Polled • AHA Reg #: 43171217 SiRe: TH 122 711 Victor 719T DAm: by NJW FHF 9710 Tank 45P

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We’re takin’ A Step Up with new outcross genetics!

UpDAte:

First calf crop is on the ground, they come easy and look awesome.

Sexed semen

Available!

WS A Step Up X27

Sire: SS Ebony’s Grand Master Dam: WS Ms Macho U38 (first calf heifer) Double Polled, Black Purebred Simmental DOB: 1-9-10 • BW: 67 pounds • Reg. No. 2568260 Limited number of Semen Shares still available. If interested in a Share, contact Dave Guyer, 618-546-5035 or John Sachau at 712-267-2200.

ScOtt FORemAN: 405-780-3749 • JOhN SAchAU: 712-267-2200 chRiS SWANSON: 712-229-5947 • DAve GUyeR: 812-243-1676 (cell) 618-546-5035 (office)

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MAV UNiqUE ANNiE 014X by MAV Bellringer Champion Shorthorn & 5th Overall Breeding Heifer, 2011 Iowa State Fair Champion Shorthorn Female, 2011 Iowa Beef Expo Reserve Champion Heifer, 2011 Iowa Jr. Shorthorn Field Day Reserve Bred & Owned Heifer, 2011 Shorthorn Jr. Nationals Class Winner, 2010 NAILE Open Show

Answering the nagging question:

“WhAt to Breed heiFerS to And Still hAVe A MArketABle cAlF crop?”

As long as we have been breeding Shorthorns, NEVER have we experienced a bull that calves with the predictable, consistent ease of Bellringer, but still produces marketable, “head-turning” calves!

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MAV Bellringer 804U

Reg. No. AR 47018 • 7/8 ShorthornPlus • Sire: GFS Creole • Dam: MAV Belara 649S BW EPD: -0.6 • THF • PHAF • Semen: $25/unit Conventional; $250/ unit Sexed

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Unstoppable

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Carpe Diem

Yellow Jacket

Troubadour

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Club CAlf

Amen Ammo Boardwalk Chore Boy Dr. Who Duff Copyright Escalade Eye Candy Eyes on the Money Full Moon Hairy Bear Heatwave Clones Hired Hand I Am Legend Immortal Jesse James Manchild Maxim Mind That Bird Mississippi Stud Money Shot Money Talks Monopoly Monopoly Clone My Turn Naughty Pine Next Step One and Only One in a Million Open Bar Pud Ragin Cajun Ree Heights Rocky Balboa Role Model Smilin Bob The Colonel The Headliner The Punisher The Unsub Time Saver

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Sire: 3C MACHO dam: J&J QUEEN 414 (Northern Improvement Daughter)

- full brother to RENEGADE! National Champion Percentage Simmental Bull • 2011 NWSS

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For Semen Contact: SeK GenetICS Owned BY: price Farms & Shultz Ranch

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• Northern Improvement Daughter

Fred & BarBara Shultz, OwnerS Shawn Vick, Herdsman • 405.747.4261 2211 Oak Trail Drive • Stillwater, OK 74074 405.747.4462 • 405.377.5114

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Selections with Conception from Select Sires

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Sire: Heat Wave Dam: Hazel Full Brother to Monopoly that’s loaded with shape, stout and style. If you’re serious about purple, move over to Park Place Bred by Stockridge Farms • High Quality Semen $25/unit

Hairy

7CA7•THF•PHAF Sire: Hairy Bear Dam: Harietta Hairy females are fun to show and easy to sell--he’s a proven sire of fancy heifers and steers that consistently stand at the top end.

From Hara Farms, Riley Farms and Wagonhammer Ranch High Quality Semen $25/unit

7MA10•THF•PHAF

First Impression

Sire: Irish Whisky Dam: Hairietta (by Who Made Who) Many good cowboys claimed this one was the best bull in Denver 2010. There’s not much to change in this one. He’s good!

From Gateway Genetics, Hara Farms, Wagonhammer Ranch & Enlow Ranch

High Quality Semen $25/unit

Time Saver

7CA9•THF•PHAF Sire: Tycoon Dam: Gracie (3D x Harietta) Sound, hairy & thick, Time Saver is made as good as you can make one.

This double-bred WMW is super-fronted, wide-based and balanced.

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DJ Salution is a proven calving ease sire whose calves come easy and are marketable after birth.

He is recommended for use on heifers.

Don’t be part of the problem. Be part of the DJ

PB Simmental | Homozygous Black | TH-/PHA-Free

Actual BW: 80 lbs.

Sire: R&R Warehouse K609 Dam: Meyer 734 x Black Max Semen available from major distributors.

DJ Salution progeny...

MILES DEJONG Kennebec, SD | 605.869.2329

L.J. Herzog Paris, MI

Kent Snowdon Niobrara, NE

Mark Fuller Big Rapids, MI

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$8,000 heifer sold by Owens Brothers

$8,500 bull sold by Griswold Cattle Co. Out of a first calf heifer!

Calving: to give birth to a calf Ease: freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance CALVING + EASE = DJ SALUTION... your cows will thank you!

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M ost

bulls disappear after one year.

pa r k p l ac e s o l d 5 0 0 % m o r e s e m e n i n h i s s eco n d y e a r !

park Pl a c e

7CA10 Park Place

Sire: Heat Wave • Dam: Hazel (Reg. Angus)

Semen: $25/unit

Bred by Stockridge Farms, WI.

••• Clean full brother to Monopoly at 1/3 of the cost.

Stud-Quality semen ensures maximum fertility. Proven results from a never miss cow family.

Clean-fronted, heavy-muscled, super-sound, great disposition.

For high-quality, 7-code semen, contact:

Maternal sister to Park Place from Brad Hanewich, IN.

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Plain City, Ohio (614) 873-4683 www.selectsiresbeef.com

sire: Made Rite • dam: Heat Wave daughter • dob: August 2010 for semen, contact owners: Scott Foreman, Baxter, Iowa: 405-780-3749 Brandon Bird, Lubbock, Texas: 806-781-1894 Steve Gilbert, Canute, Oklahoma: 580-243-8190

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d l r o W l Rea e to breed to a champion!

ly makes sens To make a champion, it on

Sire: SLC Sooner Dam: Excitement 315R Past National Champion Full Sister to Hotline

Early reports from B PF

REA 17.8 • Scrotal 39.0 • BW 82 lbs • TH- & PHA-Free PB Maine-Anjou • Polled BW 1.3 • WW: 47 • YW: 90 M: 23 • M&G: 47

• 10 first-time heifers calved • 10 calves on the ground • 9 unassisted • 1 easy pull • Average birthweight 73 lbs (68-79 lbs) • Good-looking, pretty fronted, small-headed

Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner 40281 260th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301 Cory Thomsen, Gen. Mgr., 605.730.2397 888.502.7322

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Stone Barn Farm

Grand Bull, NAILE Reserve Bull, 2012 NWSS

Maury & Beth Kaisar Cedar Grove, Ind. 765.647.4992

Excitement 315R Dam of Real World

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alute SULL-GNCC Salute 532R is now deceased.

Tested TH and PHA Free.

Semen supply is limited and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

800-786-4066 979-693-0388

Semen: $50 per unit • $50 per certificate

the salute syndicate

The Bollum Family: 507-433-2612

S” Co. Shorthorn Farms: 651-208-9057

Sullivan Cattle Co: 712-263-0263

Gana-Nisley Cattle Co.: 402-440-0430

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Changing

Lanes

Adrenaline x OCC Legend x Jauer Angus BD: March 2010 B W: 8 2 l b s .

TH & PHA FREE Semen $20 / unit The next great maternal club calf sire!

For semen, please contact owners Vanhove Show Cattle Rob & Sheryl Vanhove 605.480.0909

Beare Cattle Farms Mike & Roger Beare 605.690.8019 - Mike 605.690.5095 - Roger

Kevin McKinzie 618.554.1541 Design by Kyla

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ANGUS MATERNAL 1AN01207 DUFF

With Style

Angus 011

Reg. No. 16845825

O C C Genesis 872G Duff New Edition 6108 O C C Dixie Erica 814G O C C Missing Link 830M FCC Rosetta 745R FCC Rosetta 983N

The Finest Duff Genetics u Moderate, Thick u Added Fleshing Ability Angus 011 is a son of the great, New Edition, whose calves are standouts for eye appeal, early growth and body type.

Use to bring back ideal Angus breed character, fleshing ease and forage conversion.

CED BW WW YW RADG

9

SCR

DOC HPG CEM MILK MKH/D

0.4 46 72 0.13 -0.06 15

.31 .41 .33 20% 25%

.31

.30

.31

EPDs as of 2/17/12

1AN01220 DUFF

.25 25%

2

19

.09

.16

MW

MH

.29

.19

$EN

-10 -0.3 14.34

CW

MARB

7

-0.06

.23

.34

RE

FAT

.26

.27 10%

0.32 -0.024

15%

Palermo

0915

Ult H/P

$W

$F

$G

$B

40.34 13.61 12.60 26.48 2%

Reg. No. 16853415 O C C Genesis 872G Duff New Edition 6108 O C C Dixie Erica 814G Cane Ridge Patriot 9088J C R C C Miss Miranda 412P Jauer 589 Traveler 9091 675

Awesome Phenotype u Pure Muscle u Herd Sire Masculinity Few bulls have the physical presence that Palermo exhibits. His muscularity, powerful constitution and perfect balance make this bull easy to admire.

Palermo was the top choice of many of Argentina’s best cattlemen.

CED BW WW YW RADG

1

3.4 47 81 0.07

.24

.34

.29

.29

EPDs as of 2/17/12

1AN01221

.29

SCR

0.03 .30

DOC HPG CEM MILK MKH/D

20

-3

14

.24 10%

.08

.14

MW

MH

.28

.17

$EN

CW

-41 -0.7 22.27 9

MARB

-0.17

.23

RE

FAT

.26

.27

0.2 -0.004

.33

Ult H/P

4%

Duff Encore

$W

$F

$G

$B

36.26 22.23 3.51 20.28 5%

702

Reg. No. 15944136 Q A S Traveler 23-4 D H D Traveler 6807 Bemindful Maid D H D 0807 O C C Anchor 771A O C C Dixie Erica 814G O C C Dixie Erica 764C

Broody Daughters u Old School Genetics u Added Body Duff Encore is an ideal choice for many different scenarios including forage finishing programs.

Use to reintroduce the genetics of the breed great Traveler 6807.

CED BW WW YW RADG

SCR

DOC HPG CEM

2

3.8 44 74 0.20 -0.47 13 4.8

2

.60

.85

.31

.79

.74

.37 15%

.60

.34

.05

MILK

MKH/D

MW

.36

18

.32

5

10

6

MH

$EN

CW MARB

RE

FAT

Ult H/P

.38 20%

.35 25%

82

-0.1 24.69 16 0.29 0.48 -0.010 .26

.30 3%

.38

43

$W

$F

$G

$B

21.50 16.34 27.72 51.94

EPDs as of 2/17/12

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Total Solution x Meyer Angus first calf heifer. Calved unassisted. BW: 70 lbs.

TH- and PHA-clean pedigree.

Semen $20

For information: Bob Agle 937-215-7363

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The Hottest Angus Sire for 2012 $25/straw • $25/certificate Collected by Interglobe Genetics, Pontiac, Ill. CJ Eich 217.841.6556

MCATL

269-1394

Reg. # 16482081 Sire: Connealy Final Product • Dam: Bando 1961 BW: 86 pounds CED+5 BEPD+1.9 WEPD+55 YEPD I+94 Milk+23 205-day weight: 762 lbs. • 365-day weight: 1375 lbs.

Calving reports are great! Calves are coming with low birthweights, very hairy, and a ton of bone!

866.356.4565

By-Product Steer sold for $4,000

Rutledge Farms LeRoy, Illinois Brandon 217.369.6729 Brett 309.264.1424 Bill 309.838.2323

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By-Product Heifer sold for $15,000

Greg, Amy, Cameron, Eric, & Caitlin McClure 618.928.0123

SCC

Bruce, Amie, Dillon, & Cade Stertzbach 330.704.5260

ByProduct Heifer sold for $27,000

Sired By: Steel Force out of BC Lookout’s Full Sister

Lola is a Full Sib to Select Sires Limestone Rimrock (pictured below) and the 2010 Grand Champion SimAngus Bull at NAILE : Limestone Force W216.

Sired By: Nichols Black Destiny

Her flushmates were also Champion Pen of Three Bulls at the 2010 National Western SimAngus Show.

We will have Simmental & Clubcalf embryos & calves in the future. Give us a call for details!

PINE RIDGE FARM

Todd, Stacee, Kameron and Neil Wise

Just a few of the sires that will be used...

MONOPOLY • BOJO • WALKS ALONE • UPGRADE DOMINANCE • BUILT RIGHT & DREAM ON

4763 Seibert Hill Rd SW • New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330-339-2874 House • 330-401-4438 Cell 1996pineridge@gmail.com

Visitors

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SIRE: Walks Alone DAM: Simmental x Angus (New Day Daughter)

BD: 3/17/2011

Proceed to Party!

Semen Available through SEK Genetics & Intergblobe Genetics

Owners:

JASON SWICK SPITTLER SHOW CATTLE Juston & Hannah Spittler • Paris, IL (217) 712-0200 •Juston’s Cell (203)687-397 • Hannah’s Cell April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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full sib to mercy me This heifer is for sale private treaty.

owners:

TriniTy CATTle Co. :: Jeremiah Jacobs: 419-212-0962 • Jason Kellogg • Philip Baumle MAx FAwley :: 574-453-6182 This is an exciting new prospect with stacked genetics. He has Heat Wave’s dam on both sides. He is worthy of your consideration.

semen: $20 per unit BURROUGHS

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Smilin Bob x Fawl Teri (Heat Wave’s dam*) DOB: April 26, 2011 • BW: 92 TH Free • PHA Free

*First time Heat Wave’s dam has been linebred.

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Metro at two years old

Triple Play

Metro x Double Vision (Raised by Durban Family)

rch 5, 2009 • BW: 90 lbs.

Ma : BD • ree dig pe e Fre APH Purebred Shorthorn • TH & 5 (by Sonny) • Semen: $20 110 isy Da lla De HR W m: Da Sire: HD Bloodstone • Metro x Lady Vi heifer we raised. Agle Lady’s Downtown Diva, shown by the Stephenson family in Indiana. She has been shown three times and was reserve division at the Hoosier Beef Congress, Champion Shorthorn Ring B Ohio AGR, and class winner National Western Open Show.

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Agle Family Shorthorns South Vienna, Ohio • Bob Agle 937-215-7363

shorthornshop.com • 1-888-530-4925

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sire: Predator • dam: Paleface/Cheap Trick/Black Jade’s dam • th free, pha free dob: February 25 • 1/2 Maine & Chi • bw: 70

SilenT KnighT, pictured as a calf

Semen: $25

MinnaerT Show CaTTle:

ChaMPion Drive geneTiCS:

olSon Show CaTTle:

aDaM olSen Show CaTTle:

309-489-6024 309-714-1509

712-249-2009

936-662-7853

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Red Lauron

16Y

!

7 l i r p A Selling COntACt

at the Lauron & Guests 21st Annual Bull Sale 1pm • Olds, AlbertA along with sons from Sakic, Packer, & Detour

Jared Hunter • 403-507-1030 angusman161@hotmail.com For complete details on this exciting opportunity!

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CAA Number 1630979 Sakic x ALA 10J (CAA Premier Dam) Scrotal Circumference: 39.5 cm • BW: 93 lbs.

BW

WW

YW

Milk

TM

+0.8

+44

+69

+18

+40

top 3%

top 10%

top 1%

Check out this powerful herdsire prospect from Canada. Big-time phenotype for the big-time producer.

VCC

Here is a bull that has everything in one!

s t s e r e t in ^ale! for Sire: Carnac • Dam: Full Flush/Who DOB: February 2011 • TH Carrier, PHA Free

eS men5: $2

No re-touching on photo shown, excluding halter removal.

Owners:

VeldHuizen CATTle Co., Oskaloosa, IA • Les & Patty Veldhuizen: 641-660-1082 Fisk CATTle Co., Searsboro, IA • Josh & Valerie Fisk: 641-295-4904 or contact Guthry Vroegh: 641-295-1016 Collected at Nichols Cyrogenetics Famous for high-quality semen!

For Semen: Contact Owners or valerie_fisk@yahoo.com also.

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SireS repreSented: Heat Wave • Heat Seeker • Walks Alone • One & Only Cool Customer • Who Made Who • My Turn • Yellow Jacket Total Solution • Immortal • Eyes on the Money • Get It Done Monopoly • Boardwalk • I-80 • Mercedes Benz

Sold in last year’s sale.

Thanks to McIntosh Show Cattle for their purchase.

Kopp Land & Livestock

Batesville, IN • www.cattleconnections.com/kopp/index.htm Tim Schwab, Manager Brenton West, Herdsman 812-623-3210 (H) 937-402-1767 (C) 812-569-8536 (C)

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Sold in last year’s sale.

Thanks to Habeger Show Cattle for their purchase.

May 17 NEW! We will be hosting online bidding this year through

www.cwcattlesales.com If you can’t be with us on sale day, be sure to log on to find your next champion!

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Livestock Show Dates October 24th - November 4th DNA Deadlines...

Other Important Deadlines...

• Market steer DNA validation deadline, postmarked on or before May 1, 2012

• Market steer ownership deadline, May 1, 2012

• Market hog, lamb & goat DNA validation deadline, postmarked on or before August 1, 2012

• Junior heifer ownership deadline, September 10, 2012

American Royal presented by

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• Market hog, lamb & goat ownership deadline, August 1, 2012

• Entry deadline, September 10, 2012

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Maternal Sister to Captain America State Indiana

Fair

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Champ

2010 l Heifer

HEAT WAVE

In today's industry what separates the HEROS from the average bulls, is heroic genetics and Captain America is the true meaning of a Hero. Captain America is a unique combination of mass, bone, style, and genetics in a TH and PHA free package while maintaining perfect structure and soundness. Sired by the legendary Heat Wave and out of the great Hara donor Miss America, who combines Meyer and WAG Hairietta at its best, Captain America, is destined for greatness. Use with confidence on TH and PHA carrying and non-carrying cows alike who are needing a hero to save them.

X HARA'S MISS AMERICA

DOB: FEB. 2011 SEMEN: $25 TH FREE : PHA FREE

OWNERS:

Clint Barnes: 419.356.6685 Greg Barnes: 419.350.5780

AVAILABLE FOR LEASE Semen Available Through:

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ToTal SoluTion X Silver BulleT / YardlaY anguS BW: 68 lBs. • Bd: march, 2010 • Th & Pha FrEE

Owners gene deardorFF Yale, Ia cell: 641.757.0022

JeFF Bauer Bagley, Ia cell: 641.431.0204

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Thank You to Everyone for the Positive comments in Denver. Hard Whiskey Semen will be available thru Most Major Distributors. semen is in High Demand,

Hard Whiskey Hard drive x Irish Whiskey PB Maine and Chi

Hard Whiskey TH and PHA Free Semen $30

Griswold Cattle Company, Luke Doris, Rodgers Cattle Company, Minnaert Cattle, Everhart

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at 1 year

at 3 months

Dirty Harry X Bachelor X Draftpick 3/4 Maine • BW: 70 lbs. • Semen: $25/straw • THF/PHAF PROVEN CALVING EASE

3rd Overall, Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2011 neCC Reserve MaineTainer Heifer, 2011 Badger Kickoff Classic SIREd by CALVEAbuLL SIREd by CALVEAbuLL

Monopoly X Maine Sim-Angus doB: Mar. 3, 2010 • Gestation 278 days BW: 85 lbs • THF/PHAF • Semen: $25

Night Train Semen distributors:

Burroughs AdAM WHiTe CATTle CoMPAny

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Adam & Albert Pujols, 2003

Monopoly X Bachelor doB: Feb. 2011 • BW: 75 lbs • THC/PHAF MAtERNAL SIb tO CALVEAbuLL Owned with: David and Donna Wallace Graham, Texas • 940-550-5860 David Bradford luverne, iowa • 515-341-5111 at 3 months

No Regrets Three Kings Irish Whiskey X RSVP (Meyer 734) X Chill Factor doB: Feb. 2011 • BW: 85 lbs.

THF/PHAF • Semen: $25/straw Owned with: Rob Vanhove: 605-480-0909 For more information or to purchase semen on these outstanding sires, contact:

Adam White Cattle Co.

4372 Hypoint Road • lancaster, Wi 53813 ph: 608-732-8449 • e: adamwhitecattle@yahoo.com online: www.adamwhitecattle.com

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GRaND GRaND

• February 12-19, 2012 • Des Moines, Iowa •

BREEDING

Heifers

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe • Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn anGus heifer • exhibited by Cole Greiman, Garner, Iowa.

Iowa Beef expo

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn simmental heifer • exhibited by Collin Swanson, Peterson, Iowa.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn div. 3 COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Kendall Shaw, Ogden, Iowa.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer • exhibited by Luke Elder, Dunlap, Iowa.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer • exhibited by Kyle Greiman, Garner, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Composite Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Montana Winther, Woodbine, Iowa.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Olivia Lapke, Logan, Iowa.

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kiley Elder, Pella, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, Champion Horned Hereford Heifer, exhibexhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa. ited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa.

Reserve Horned Hereford Heifer, exhibited

by Payton Vogel, Hartley, Iowa.

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Kaden Wilson, Anita, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Ashley Vogel, Hartley, Iowa.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Kylie Anderson, Garner, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Zach Greiman, Garner, Iowa.

Champion LimFlex Heifer, exhibited by Mara Anderson, Garner, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Loudon, Creston, Ohio.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Kale Spengler, Durant, Iowa.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Eric Meyer, Rowan, Iowa.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Iowa Beef Expo •

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Drew Norris, Corydon.

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Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Morgan Shuey, Corning, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Madison Shuey, Corning, Iowa.

Champion Salers Heifer, exhibited by Sierra Jacobi, Grand Mound, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Salers Heifer, exhibited

by Sierra Jacobi, Grand Mound, Iowa.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Jared Gillespie, Nodaway, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Luke Elder, Dunlap, Iowa.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa.

Reserve Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Colton Beaulieu, Sioux City, Iowa.

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Kiersten Jass, Garner, Iowa.

Reserve Div. 1 Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Kayla Muir, Rippey, Iowa.

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Reserve Foundation Simmental Heifer, Champion Div. 1 Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa. exhibited by Jaylee Happe, Cherokee, Iowa.

Champion Div. 2 Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

Reserve Div. 2 Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa.

GRaND GRaND

• February 12-19, 2012 • Des Moines, Iowa •

MARKET

Animals

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe • Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn div. 4 CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Gracie Russell, Prescott, Iowa.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Hagen Fouch, Pleasantville, Iowa.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu • exhibited by Dustin Lund, Corning, Iowa.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn div. 3 market heifer • exhibited by Dustin Lund, Corning, Iowa.

Iowa Beef expo

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn div. 2 CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Trace Ticknor, Bridgewater, Iowa.

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MARKET Animals

BANNERS&backdrops • Iowa Beef Expo •

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Olivia Johnson, Prole, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited

by Abby Klendworth, Walker, Iowa.

Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Jordan Reed, Lenox, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Garret Stalcup, Prescott, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Brandon Reynolds, Indianola, Iowa.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Austin Deppe, Maquoketa, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Tyler Krebs, Okoboji, Iowa.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Adam Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Bayleigh Lewis, Milo, Iowa.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Jordyn Burco, Independence, Iowa.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Makenzie Smith, Charter Oak, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Jenna Rehert, Solon, Iowa.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited

by Cole Lauterbach, Van Meter, Iowa.

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Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Alex Alliger, Gowrie, Iowa.

Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Bryce Fevold, Farnhamville, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Brandee Peterson, Danbury, Iowa.

Champion Div. 3 Crossbred Steer, exhibited

by Danielle Delange, Albia, Iowa.

Champion Div. 1 Market Heifer, exhibited

by Mallory Borrman, Algona, Iowa.

Reserve Div. 2 Market Heifer, exhibited by Hagen Fouch, Pleasantville, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Div. 3 Market Heifer, exhibited by Kade Killmer, Perry, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Market Heifer, exhibited by Layne Pryor, Woodbine, Iowa.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Iowa Beef Expo •

Champion Div. 1 Crossbred Steer, exhibited Reserve Div. 1 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Reserve Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer,

by Clint Jones, Williamsburg, Iowa.

Montana Martin, Central City, Iowa. exhibited by Bryton Voss, Dexter, Iowa.

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• February 24-26, 2012 • Hutchinson, Kan. •

BREEDING

Ring A

RESERVE RESERVE • grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

KSU KicK-Off

• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer • exhibited by Madison Loschke.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn limOusin heifer (a) • exhibited by Randee Corns.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer • exhibited by Abby Wood.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn angus heifer (a) • exhibited by Brandon Olivier.

GRAND GRAND

• February 24-26, 2012 • Hutchinson, Kan. •

MARKET

Ring A

RESERVE RESERVE • grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Macy Goretska.

• 4th Overall & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer (a) • exhibited by Payton Stoppel.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer • exhibited by Abby Wood.

KSU KicK-Off

• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn market heifer • exhibited by Macey Goretska.

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GRAND GRAND

• February 24-26, 2012 • Hutchinson, Kan. •

BREEDING

Ring B

RESERVE RESERVE • grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

KSU KicK-Off

• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer • exhibited by Madison Loschke.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn mainetainer heifer (b) • exhibited by PD Miller.

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• 4th Overall & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (b) • exhibited by Katie Deal.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn COmpOsite CharOlais heifer (b) • exhibited by Kyndal Reitzenstein.

GRAND GRAND

• February 24-26, 2012 • Hutchinson, Kan. •

MARKET

Ring B

RESERVE RESERVE • grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu steer (b) • exhibited by Shilo Schaake.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Macy Goretska.

• 5th Overall & reserve ChampiOn market heifer • exhibited by Katie Deal.

KSU KicK-Off

• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn market heifer • exhibited by Macey Goretska.

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BREEDING Heifers Reserve Champion Angus Heifer (A), exhibited by Luke Prill.

BANNERS&backdrops • KSU Kick-Off •

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer (A), exhibited by Taten Dilly.

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer (A), exhibited by Matt Raile.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A&B), Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer (A) & exhibited by Shilo Schaake.

Champion (B), exhibited by Clay Schilling.

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Chandler Ladner.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Lauren Prill.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (A), exhibited by Lauren Prill.

Champion Red Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Ashley Corns.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Jansen Parsons.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Taylor Bacon.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A), exhibited by Taylor Bacon.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Cole Hanna.

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Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Brett Holloway.

Champion Simmental Heifer (A) & Reserve Reserve Simmental Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Alyson Ottensmeier.

(B), exhibited by NaLeaDunsmore.

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Shilo Schaake.

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer (A), exhibited by Braden Wolf.

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer (B), exhibited by Luke Prill.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by McKenna Richardson.

MARKET

Animals Champion Angus Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Ian Crandal.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Ryan Hall.

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Champion Charolais Steer (A), exhibited by Ben Jensen.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Rachel Vogt.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer (B), exhibited by Hayden Pine.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jarrett Wagner.

Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jake Wagner.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (A), exhibited by Brooke Vogt.

Champion MaineTainer Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Jamie Albers.

Champion MaineTainer Steer (B), exhibited by Easton Shenk.

Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B), exhibited by Mandy Michaelis.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B), exhibited by Garrett Smith.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jansen Parsons.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer (A&B), exhibited by Shilo Schaake.

MARKET

Animals Champion AOB Steer (A&B), exhibited by Taylor Goering.

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Reserve Champion AOB Steer (A&B), exhibited by Trent Goering.

gRANd gRANd

• March 3, 2012 • Grand Island, Neb. • Judges: Ben Williams & Trevor Schreibvogel •

BREEDING

Heifers

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

• Grand Champion (a&B) & Champion CommerCial heifer • exhibited by Morgan Burke.

• reserve Grand (a&B) & Champion maineTainerheifer • exhibited by Mollie Wilken.

• Grand Champion (a&B) & Champion CrossBred sTeer • exhibited by Rachel Vogt.

MARKET

Animals

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

Big Red Beef Show

gRANd gRANd

• reserve Grand Champion (a) & reserve Champion CrossBred sTeer • exhibited by Beau Bremer.

• reserve Grand Champion sTeer (B) • exhibited by Samantha Schneider.

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BREEDING

BANNERS&backdrops • Big Red Beef Show •

Heifers Champion Angus Heifer (A), exhibited by Savannah Schaffer.

Champion Angus Heifer (B), exhibited by Michelle Keyes.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Cheyenne Lovett.

Champion Charolais Heifer (A), exhibited by Jett Statler.

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer (A), exhibited by Beau Bremer.

Champion Chianina Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Kody Harms.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Kelsey Rutt.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A), exhibited by Levi Farr.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (B), exhibited by Jefferson Keller.

Champion Limousin Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Korynn Clawson.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Katelyn Ahrens.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Stephanie Kersten.

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Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (A), Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (B), exhibited by Cody Harms. exhibited by Reed Stoltz.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Kennedy Berke.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Tejlor Strope.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Emily Long.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Tejlor Strope.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Garrett Long.

Champion Simmental Heifer (A) & Reserve Reserve Simmental Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Riley Stoltz.

(B), exhibited by NaLea Dunsmore.

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Kelsey Rutt.

BREEDING

Heifers Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer (A), Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Isabelle Schultz. exhibited by Kodi Gehl.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Big Red Beef Show •

Champion Red Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Kole Berke.

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MARKET

BANNERS&backdrops • Big Red Beef Show •

Animals Champion Angus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Savannah Schaffer.

Champion Charolais Steer (A&B), exhibited by Radley Eisenhauer.

Champion Chianina Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Jackson Jones.

Champion Chianina Steer (B), exhibited by Brody Wulff.

Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jefferson Keller.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Levi Farr.

Champion Limousin Steer (A&B), exhibited by Josh Peterson.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (A&B), exhibited by Brendan Maxwell.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Steer (A), exhibited by Cody Harms.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Steer (B), exhibited by Isabelle Schultz.

Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B), exhibited by Tejlor Strope.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (A), exhibited by Riley Eisenhauer.

Champion Simmental Steer (A&B), exhibited by Tejlor Strope.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer (A&B), exhibited by Brody Wulf.

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Reserve Champion Market Heifer (A), exhibited by Riley Stoltz.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer (B), exhibited by Drew Niewohner.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Big Red Beef Show •

Champion Market Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Skyler Weber.

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GrANd GrANd

• February 17-19, 2012 • Lafayette, Ind. • Judges: Brig Stewart & Clint Woodrow •

BREEDING

Heifers

reSerVe reSerVe • grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn perCentage-simmetal heifer • exhibited by Kylie Blanding, Wilcott, Ind.

Purdue AGr

• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Megan Greenawalt, Hillsboro, Ohio.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn shOrthOrn heifer • exhibited by Autumn Robinson, Markle, Ind.

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• 4th Overall & reserve ChampiOn perCentage-simmental heifer • exhibited by Maverick Dwenger, Milan, Ind.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn angus heifer • exhibited by Madison Stockdale, Waynetown, Ind.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Aaron Postoyk, Niles, Ind.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibChampion Maine-Anjou Heifer, ited by Chase Laudeman, Bremen, Ind. exhibited by Hannah Moore, Jerseyville, Ill.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Brad Green, Bryant, Ind.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Morgan Pegg, Winchester, Ind.

Reserve Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Shelby Stephenson, Fortville, Ind.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, Champion Simmental Heifer,

by Allison Manchester, Lowell, Ind. exhibited by Hunter Prescott, Portland, Ind. exhibited by Bailey Wesner, Chalmers, Ind.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Purdue AGR •

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited Champion Chianina Heifer, Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibby Robbie Dragani , Plymouth, Ind. exhibited by Conner Cross, Wilkinson, Ind. ited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio.

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GrANd GrANd

• February 17-19, 2012 • Lafayette, Ind. • Judges: Brig Stewart & Clint Woodrow •

MARKET

Animals

reSerVe reSerVe • grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Kayla Morrow, Bronaugh, Mo.

Purdue AGr

• reserve grand ChampiOn & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Chloe Martin, Kingman, Ind.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Danielle Heintz, Lakeview, Ohio.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu steer • exhibited by Cole Wilcox, Beckford, Ind.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn shOrthOrn steer • exhibited by Jake Newsom, Lebanon, Ind.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Brianna Shaw, Kouts, Ind.

Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Danielle Heintz, Lakeview, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Bailey Rist, LaPorte, Ind.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Haley Fulk, Lowell, Ind.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Clayton Main, Seymour, Ind.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Paige Longstreth, Royal Center, Ind.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Rachael Rogers, Kendallville, Ind.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Ben Himebauch, East Troy, Wisc.

Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Katie Mize, North Manchester, Ind.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Laine Rader, Delphi, Ind.

Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Laine Rader, Delphi, Ind.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Champion Market Heifer, Kendi Kamps, Hamilton, Mich. exhibited by Tyler Verbeck, Cambridge, Ill.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Collin Bowlin, Jasper, Ind.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Purdue AGR •

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Haley Fulk, Lowell, Ind.

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GRanD GRanD

• March 10, 2012 • Wabash, Ind. • Judge: Steve Patton •

BREEDING

Heifers

REsERVE REsERVE

Wabash County ClassiC

• Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

• 3rd Overall heifer • exhibited by Bryce Hayden.

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• 4th Overall heifer • exhibited by Payton Farmer.

• 5th Overall heifer • exhibited by Esther Bridwell.

GRanD GRanD

• March 10, 2012 • Wabash, Ind. • Judge: Steve Patton •

MARKET

Animals

REsERVE REsERVE

Wabash County ClassiC

• Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Cole Wilcox.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Caleb Streitmatter.

• 3rd Overall market animal • exhibited by Mitchell Wedig.

• 4th Overall market animal • exhibited by Bailey Rist.

• 5th Overall market animal • exhibited by Dan Vyvyan.

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• February 20-26, 2012 • Kearney, Neb. •

GraND GraND

BREEDING

Nebraska CattlemeN’s ClassiC

Heifers

reserVe reserVe

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Allee Maronde, York, Neb.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn ChianGus heifer • exhibited by Hannah Esch, Unadilla, Neb.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer • exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn mainetainer heifer • exhibited by Mollie Wilken, Bloomfield, Neb.

• 5th Overall & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Elizabeth Spencer, Gibbon, Neb.

• February 20-26, 2012 • Kearney, Neb. •

GraND GraND

MARKET reserVe reserVe • Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Beau Bremer, St. Edward, Neb.

Nebraska CattlemeN’s ClassiC

Animals

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Samantha Schneider, Cozad, Neb.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer • exhibited by Tejlor Strope, O’Neill, Neb.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn market heifer • exhibited by Brody Wulf, Guide Rock, Neb.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn CharOlais steer • exhibited by Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

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BANNeBRS&backdrops • Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic •

• 6th Overall & ChampiOn pOlled herefOrdheifer • exhibited by Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

• 6th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Brody Wulf, Guide Rock, Neb.

• 7th Overall & ChampiOn simmental heifer • exhibited by Rylee Stoltz, Pierce, Neb.

• 7th Overall & reserve ChampiOn market heifer • exhibited by Skyler Weber, Albion, Neb.

BREEDING

Heifers Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Jaclyn Heinrich, Hickman, Neb.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Jeht Stateler, Hoskins, Neb.

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Allee Maronde, York, Neb.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, Champion Composite Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Megan Amos, Stapleton, Neb. exhibited by Beau Bremer, St. Edward, Neb.

Reserve Champion ChiAngus Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Shaw, Kimball, Neb.

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer, exhibited by Kaisha Jurgens, Miller, Neb.

Champion Gelbvieh Balancer Heifer, exhibited by Elizabeth Spencer, Gibbon, Neb.

Reserve Gelbvieh Balancer Heifer, exhibited by Levi Farr, Moorefield, Neb.

Champion Horned Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Aaron Aldana, Nebraska City, Neb.

Reserve Horned Hereford Heifer, exhibited

by Jefferson Keller, St. Paul, Neb.

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Jackie Lewis, Burwell, Neb.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb.

Champion LimFlex Heifer, exhibited by Megan Amos, Stapleton, Neb.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited

by Katlyn Ahrens, West Point, Neb.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Jade Hill, Falls City, Neb.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Reed Stoltz, Pierce, Neb.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Kellan Heavican, Rogers, Neb.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Riley Eisenhauer, Farnam, Neb.

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BANNeBRS&backdrops • Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic •

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Cody Harms, Grand Island, Neb.

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BANNeBRS&backdrops • Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic •

Champion Salers Heifer, exhibited by Haleigh Pike.

Champion Salers Heifer, exhibited by Haleigh Pike.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Silas Plate, North Loup, Neb.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Derick Vogt, Elmwood, Neb.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Anna Kastens, Otoe, Neb.

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

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.

Reserve Foundation Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb.

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, Neb.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited

by Emily Dethlefs, North Platte, Neb.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by MaKayla Rutt, Minden, Neb.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Trevor Schultz, Columbus, Neb.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Josh Peterson.

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Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Bailey Schroeder, Beatrice, Neb.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Cale Went, Monroe, Neb.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Tyler Fear, Sutherland, Neb.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Dylan Beller, Leigh, Neb.

Champion Foundation Simmental Steer, exhibited by Brody Wulf, Guide Rock, Neb.

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BANNeBRS&backdrops • NCC •

Reserve Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Brendon Hauxwell, McCook, Neb.

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Grand Grand

• March 4, 2012 • Chillicothe, Mo. • Judge: Josh Elder Dunlap, Iowa •

BREEDING

Heifers

reserVe reserVe

Green & Gold ClassiC

• Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Jordan Crall.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Kendall Shaw.

• 3rd Overall heifer • exhibited by Carter Ward.

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• 4th Overall heifer • exhibited by Ben Weis.

• 5th Overall heifer • exhibited by Ryan McConnahay.

Grand Grand

• March 4, 2012 • Chillicothe, Mo. • Judge: Josh Elder Dunlap, Iowa •

MARKET

Animals

reserVe reserVe

Green & Gold ClassiC

• Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Chase Heath.

• 3rd Overall market animal • exhibited by Jordan Reed.

• 4th Overall market animal • exhibited by Cole Lauterbach.

• 5th Overall market animal • exhibited by Lacey Lauterbach.

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Northwest Missouri ProsPect show

GrAND GrAND

• March 3, 2012 • Chillicothe, Mo. • Judge: Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind. •

BREEDING

Heifers

reserVe reserVe

• Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Troy Shaw.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Cameron Ward.

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• 3rd Overall heifer • exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

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• 4th Overall heifer • exhibited by Mark Moriondo.

• 5th Overall heifer • exhibited by Noah Snedden.

MARKET

Animals

reserVe reserVe • Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

Northwest Missouri ProsPect show

GrAND GrAND

• March 3, 2012 • Chillicothe, Mo. • Judge: Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind. •

• reserve Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Kyle Andrew.

• 3rd Overall market animal • exhibited by Ashlyn Laffey.

• 4th Overall market animal • exhibited by Chase Heath.

• 5th Overall market animal • exhibited by Tyler Trihus.

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GRAnD GRAnD

• February 23-26, 2012 • Springfield, Ill. • Judges: Tom Farrer & Tyler Cates •

BREEDING

Heifers

ReseRVe ReseRVe

IllInoIs Beef expo

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn shOrthOrnplus heifer • exhibited byPatrick Foley, Pearl City, Ill.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn anGus heifer • exhibited by Lucas Wall, Hopedale, Ill.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn simmental heifer • exhibited by Derek Richie, Buckingham, Ill.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer • exhibited by Hannah Moore, Jerseyville, Ill.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn CrOssbred heifer • exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

GRAnD GRAnD

• February 23-26, 2012 • Springfield, Ill. • Judges: Tom Farrer & Tyler Cates •

MARKET

Animals

ReseRVe ReseRVe • Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by AJ Line, Seaton, Ill.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Hunter Weber, Buckley, Ill.

• 4th Overall & reserve ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Zachary Day, Lovington, Ill.

• 5th Overall & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Eric Osborn, Atlanta, Ill.

IllInoIs Beef expo

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn shOrthOrn steer • exhibited by Dalton Line, Seaton, Ill.

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BREEDING

Heifers

BANNERS&backdrops • Illinois Beef Expo •

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Eric Schafer, Owaneco, Ill.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited

by Eric McClure, St. Francisville, Ill.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Ashtin Guyer, Robinson, Ill.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Kagney Collins, Flanagan, Ill.

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Korbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill. exhibited by Ashley Oberling, Plainville, Ill.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Micaela Fosdick, Chenoa, Ill.

Champion Lim-Flex Heifer, exhibited by Christine Todd, Minier, Ill.

Reserve Champion Lim-Flex Heifer, exhibited by Riley Smith, Macomb, Ill.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Ashtin Guyer, Robinson, Ill.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Makenzie Ewalt, Canton, Ill.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Derek Humphrey, Dixon, Ill.

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Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Derek Humphrey, Dixon, Ill.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Wes Leeman, Hoopeston, Ill.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Taylor Hale, Galatia, Ill.

Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Zach Clodfelter, Mattoon, Ill.

Reserve Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Verbeck, Cambridge, Ill.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Brad Craig, Sandwich, Ill.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Dylan Torrey, Jerseyville, Ill.

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Gretchen Simpson, Alexis, Ill.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Katelyn Eathington, Avon, Ill.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Leighton Huston, Roseville, Ill.

Champion MaineTainer Steer, exhibited by AJ Line, Seaton, Ill.

MARKET

Animals

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Adam Day, Lovington, Ill.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Illinois Beef Expo •

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Renee Lock, Avon, Ill.

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MARKET

BANNERS&backdrops • Illinois Beef Expo •

Animals Reserve Champion MaineTainer Steer, exhibited by Brad Craig, Sandwich, Ill.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Kelsey Richie, Buckingham, Ill.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited

by Peyton Richie, Buckingham, Ill.

Reserve ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Karmeron Smithers, Pittsfield, Ill.

Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Cody Torrey, Jerseyville, Ill.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Austin Tomhave, Jacksonville, Ill.

Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Riley Smith, Macomb, Ill.

Champion Div. 1 Crossbred Steer, Reserve Div. 1 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer, exhibited exhibited by Olivia Caldwell, Elmwood, Ill. Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

by Tamar Adcock, Assumption, Ill.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Savannah Peters, Calednia, Ill.

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Champion Div. 3 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Alec Myers, Edinburg, Ill.

Reserve Champion Div. 3 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Gracia Ramp, Yate City, Ill.

Champion Div. 6 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Buddy Haas, Elburn, Ill.

Reserve Champion Div. 6 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Clayton Klehm, Lacon, Il.

MARKET

Animals Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Brooke Ryner, Alexis, Ill.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Verbeck, Cambridge, Ill.

BANNERS&backdrops • Illinois Beef Expo •

Reserve Champion Div. 5 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Austin Burris, Sherman, Ill.

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GrAnD GrAnD

• February 11-12, 2012 • Princeton, Ind. • Judge: Shane Bedwell •

BREEDING

Gibson County Preview show

Heifers

reserve reserve

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer • exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn anGus heifer • exhibited by Eric McClure.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn simmental heifer • exhibited by Jaeleigh Decker.

• 5th Overall & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Brooke Hayden.

GrAnD GrAnD

• February 11-12, 2012 • Princeton, Ind. • Judge: Shane Bedwell •

MARKET reserve reserve • Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Chloe Martin.

Gibson County Preview show

Animals

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Zach Day.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer • exhibited by Cole Wilcox.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer • exhibited by Caleb Streitmatter.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu steer • exhibited by Devin Aherin.

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BREEDING

BANNERS&backdrops • Gibson County Preview Show •

Heifers Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Eric McClure.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Conner Cross.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Leslie Rogers.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Payton Farmer.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Taryn Adcock.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Ashtin Guyer.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Parker Reed.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Taryn Adcock.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Chase Moore.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Miller Smith.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Ethan Hanold.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Devin Aherin.

Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Taylor Hale.

Reserve Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Anna Krieger.

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BREEDING

Heifers Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Christine Todd.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Colin Shady.

MARKET

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Jacob Thompson.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Matthew Taylor.

Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Jayde Sills.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Baylee Allen.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Kayla Newsom.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Adam Day.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Clayton Main.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Abby Tomhave.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Jake Newsom.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Andrew Siwinski.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Cody Torrey.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Gibson County Preview Show •

Animals

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GRAnD GRAnD

• March 2-4, 2012 • Louisville, Ky. • Judges: Barry Wesner, Chalmers, Ind., & Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla. •

BREEDING

Heifers

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

KentucKy Beef expo

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn ShOrthOrn heifer • exhibited by Autumn Robison, Markle, Iowa.

• reServe grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn anguS heifer • exhibited by Ty Bayer, Ringlew, Wisc.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer • exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Iowa.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn herefOrd heifer • exhibited by Payton Farmer, Brownstown, Iowa.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn perCentage Simmental heifer • exhibited by Maverick Dwanger, Osgood, Iowa.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kallie Knott, LaOtto, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wisc.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Leslie Rogers, Patoka, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Allison Stephens, Ill.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Christine Todd, Mihier, Ill.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Mark Blake, Earl Park, Iowa.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited

by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Iowa.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Becka Murphy, Waynetown, Iowa.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Ty Craig, Bedford, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Callie Bayer, Ringlew, Wisc.

Champion Red Poll Heifer, exhibited by Dane Miller, Bowling Green, Iowa.

BREEDING

Heifers

Reserve Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Shelby Stephenson, Fortville, Iowa.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited

by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Kentucky Beef Expo •

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited

by Logan Boyd, Mayslick, Ky.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Kentucky Beef Expo •

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Wes Leemon, Hoopeslon, Ill.

Reserve Champion Percentage Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Kylie Olonner.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, Claire Trennepohl, Middletown, Ill. exhibited by Morgan Phillips, Maysville, Ky.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Brad Green, Bryant, Iowa.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited

by Rachael Rogers, Kendallville, Iowa.

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GRAnD GRAnD

• March 2-4, 2012 • Louisville, Ky. • Judges: Barry Wesner, Chalmers, Ind., & Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla. •

MARKET

Animals

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

KentucKy Beef expo

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOSSbred Steer • exhibited by AJ Line, Seaton, Ill.

• reServe grand ChampiOn & reServe ChampiOn CrOSSbred Steer • exhibited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Chianina Steer • exhibited by Zachary Day, Lovington, Ill.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn ShOrthOrn Steer • exhibited by Dalton Line, Seaton, Ill.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn CharOlaiS Steer • exhibited by Danielle Heintz, Lakeview, Ohio.

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BANNERS&backdrops • Kentucky Beef Expo •

Champion Angus Steer, Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Joshua Clifford, Auburn, Iowa. exhibited by Ryen Kerr, Bloomington, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Kaci McAfee, Piasa, Ill.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Emily Sennett, Waynetown, Iowa.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Clayton Main, Seymour, Iowa.

Reserve Hereford Steer, exhibited by Rachel Stretmatter, Rensselear, Iowa.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Hannah Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Rachael Rogers, Kendallville, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Joshua Clifford, Auburn, Iowa.

Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Caleb Streitmatter, Rensselear, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Cody Torrey, Jerseyville, Ill.

Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Devan Cox, Coatesville, Iowa.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Colton Miller, Bowlington Green, Iowa.

Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Devin Hay, Leesburg, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Grace Voss, Dexter, Iowa.

148 April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

• grand ChampiOn KentuCKy Steer • exhibited by Ashley Burks.

3rd Overall Kentucky Steer, exhibited by Sarah Ayer.

• reServe grand ChampiOn KentuCKy Steer • exhibited by Clayton Burks.

4th Overall Kentucky Steer, exhibited by Blake Boyd.

KentucKy Beef expo

4th Overall Kentucky Heifer, exhibited by 5th Overall Kentucky Heifer, Cooper Canada, Morehead, Ky. exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

KENTUCKY Steers

3rd Overall Kentucky Heifer, exhibited by Cooper Canada, Morehead, Ky.

• reServe grand ChampiOn KentuCKy heifer • exhibited by Morgan Phillips, Maysville, Ky.

KENTUCKY Heifers

• grand ChampiOn KentuCKy heifer • exhibited by Logan Boyd, Mayslick, Ky.

5th Overall Kentucky Steer, exhibited by Collin Campbell.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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GraND GraND

• February 25-26, 2012 • Brookings, SD • Judge: Ben Kelly, Dallas Center, Iowa •

BREEDING

Heifers

rESErVE rESErVE

SDSU Jackrabbit claSSic

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Noah Snedden.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer • exhibited by Cole Greiman.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn mainetainer heifer • exhibited by Eric Meyer.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn COmpOsite CharOlais heifer • exhibited by Joseph O’Sullivan.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn mainetainer heifer • exhibited by Blake Heideman.

GraND GraND

• February 25-26, 2012 • Brookings, SD • Judge: Ben Kelly, Dallas Center, Iowa •

MARKET

Animals

rESErVE rESErVE

SDSU Jackrabbit claSSic

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Tyler Trihus.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer • exhibited by Lucas Broward.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn shOrthOrnplus steer • exhibited by Alex Alliger.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer • exhibited by Adam Eichacker.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn CharOlais steer • exhibited by Gavin Mulder.

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BREEDING Heifers

BANNERS&backdrops • SDSU Jackrabbit Classic •

Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Matt Purfeerst.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Caroline Hansen.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Blake Heideman.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Victoria Albracht.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Dakota Thomas.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Lane Peterson.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Jenna Biedenfeld.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Sarah Carter.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Haley Ringkob.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Alex Stade.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Grady Ruble.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Josh Rockhill.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Adam Eichacker.

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Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Ashley Beer.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Taylin Albrecht.

MARKET Animals Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Gavin Mulder.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

BANNERS&backdrops • Jackrabbit Classic •

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Taylor Hurd.

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GRAND GRAND

• February 25, 2012 • Wilmington, Ohio • Judge: Andrew Foster •

BREEDING

Heifers

ReseRVe ReseRVe

Rumble At RobeRts

• Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Molly Spohn.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Molly Greenawalt.

• 3rd Overall heifer • exhibited by Demi Powers.

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• 4th Overall heifer • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• 5th Overall heifer • exhibited by Lindsey Pugh.

GRAND GRAND

• February 25, 2012 • Wilmington, Ohio • Judge: Andrew Foster •

MARKET

Animals

ReseRVe ReseRVe • Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• 3rd Overall market animal • exhibited by Madison Clark.

• 4th Overall market animal • exhibited by Sam Grauer.

• 5th Overall market animal • exhibited by Cole Wildermuth.

Rumble At RobeRts

• reserve Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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GRaND GRaND

• February 25, 2012 • Wilmington, Ohio • Judges: Trae Simmons •

BREEDING

Heifers

RESERVE RESERVE • Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

Hot SHot ClaSSiC

• reserve Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Grant McIntosh.

• 3rd Overall heifer • exhibited by Molly Spohn.

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• 4th Overall heifer • exhibited by Kayla Campbell.

• 5th Overall heifer • exhibited by Lydia Dance.

GRaND GRaND

• February 25, 2012 • Wilmington, Ohio • Judges: Trae Simmons •

MARKET

Animals

RESERVE RESERVE • Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• 3rd Overall market animal • exhibited by Madison Clark.

• 4th Overall market animal • exhibited by Sarah Klehm.

• 5th Overall market animal • exhibited by Sam Grauer.

Hot SHot ClaSSiC

• reserve Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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gRAnD gRAnD

• February 26, 2012 • Wilmington, Ohio • Judge: Cody Sankey, East Lansing, Mich. •

BREEDING

Heifers

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

Wilmington College DtS

• Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn heifer • exhibited by Lindsey Pugh.

• 3rd Overall heifer • exhibited by Montana Hulsmeyer.

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• 4th Overall heifer • exhibited by Lydia Dance.

• 5th Overall heifer • exhibited by Jamie Limes.

gRAnD gRAnD

• February 26, 2012 • Wilmington, Ohio • Judge: Cody Sankey, East Lansing, Mich. •

MARKET

Animals

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

Wilmington College DtS

• Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn market animal • exhibited by Sarah Klehm.

• 3rd Overall market animal • exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

• 4th Overall market animal • exhibited by Madison Clark.

• 5th Overall market animal • exhibited by Sam Grauer.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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GranD GranD

• February 11-12, 2012 • Springfield, Ohio • Judges: Krisha Custis & Harlan Yocham •

HEIFERS

Ring A

Clark County Cattle Battle

reSerVe reSerVe • Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Kayla Campbell.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Molly Spohn.

• 3rd Overall & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Hannah Winegardner.

160 April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Hannah Topmiller.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn mainetainer heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Demi Powers.

GranD GranD

• February 11-12, 2012 • Springfield, Ohio • Judges: Krisha Custis & Harlan Yocham •

MARKET

Ring A

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssBred steer (a) • exhibited by MacKenzie Fruchey.

Clark County Cattle Battle

reSerVe reSerVe

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn simmental steer (a&B) • exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn market heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Sam Grauer.

• 4th Overall & reserve ChampiOn CrOssBred steer (a) • exhibited by Macie Ott.

• 5th Overall & 3rd Overall CrOssBred steer (a) • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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GranD GranD

• February 11-12, 2012 • Springfield, Ohio • Judges: Krisha Custis & Harlan Yocham •

HEIFERS

Ring B

Clark County Cattle Battle

reSerVe reSerVe • Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial (a&B) heifer • exhibited by Kayla Campbell.

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Hannah Winegardner.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Molly Spohn.

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• 4th Overall & ChampiOn mainetainer heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Demi Powers.

• 5th Overall & ChampiOn perCentaGe-simmental heifer (B) & reserve (a) • exhibited by Autumn Scheiderer.

GranD GranD

• February 11-12, 2012 • Springfield, Ohio • Judges: Krisha Custis & Harlan Yocham •

MARKET

Ring B

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssBred steer (B) • exhibited by Cole Wildermuth.

Clark County Cattle Battle

reSerVe reSerVe

• reserve Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn market heifer (a&B) • exhibited by Sam Grauer.

• 3rd Overall & reserve ChampiOn CrOssBred steer (B) • exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• 4th Overall & 3rd plaCe CrOssBred steer (B) • exhibited by MacKenzie Fruchey.

• 5th Overall & 4th plaCe CrOssBred steer (B) • exhibited by Elizabeth Heintz.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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BREEDING Heifers

BANNERS&backdrops • Clark County Cattle Battle •

Champion Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Lydia Dance.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Devin Coon.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (A), exhibited by Madison Jones.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (B), exhibited by Shelby Manning.

Champion Hereford Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Caitlin Decker.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Caitlin Schaub.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Cameron Alexander.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer (B), exhibited by Lauren Corry.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Morgan Moore.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A), exhibited by Madison Saylor.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (B), exhibited by Taylor Justice.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Hannah Winegardner.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Janel Gilbert.

164 April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

Champion Simmental Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Brooke Bumgardner.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (A), exhibited by Brooke Bumgardner.

Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Molly Greenawalt.

BREEDING

Heifers Reserve Champion AOB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Sarah Johnson.

MARKET

Animals Champion Angus Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Brock Zwick.

Reserve Angus Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Michelle Bockelman.

Champion Chianina Steer (A), exhibited by Lindsey Pugh.

Champion Chianina Steer (B), exhibited by Riley Randall.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

BANNERS&backdrops • Clark County Cattle Battle •

Champion AOB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Samantha Miller.

165

BANNERS&backdrops • Clark County Cattle Battle •

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer (A&B), exhibited by Logan Shell.

Champion Hereford Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Christina Norman.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Jarett Smith.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (A), exhibited by Clayton Wildermuth.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (B), exhibited by Breanne Gabriel.

Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B), exhibited by Justin Shonkwiler.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (B), exhibited by Trent Broerman.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Sara Klehm.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Abby Wilt.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer (A&B), exhibited by Lindsay Weickert.

Champion AOB Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Jonathon Barrett.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Logan Trbovich.

MARKET Animals Reserve Champion Market Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Macie Ott.

166 April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

• February 16, 26, 2012 • San Angelo, Texas •

gRanD gRanD

MARKET

Steers

ReSeRVe ReSeRVe

San angelo Stock Show

• Grand Champion market Steer • exhibited by Jonathan McAnulty.

• reServe Grand Champion market Steer • exhibited by Addisyn Haynes.

BREEDING Heifers

Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Garrett Buckholz.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Emily Hebert.

Champion Brangus Heifer, exhibited by D.J. Duty.

Reserve Champion Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Kourtney Gardner.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by SyAnn Foster.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Kendra Elder.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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BANNERS&backdrops • San Angelo Stock Show •

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Riggin Stewart.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Bailee Carnley.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Call Carmichael.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Blair Davis.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Harley Sargent.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Tori Smith.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Tracy Coonrod.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Kristopher Schilling.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Audrey Daniels.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Wesley Walker.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Cameron Fallon.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Myka Blissard.

Champion Simbrah Heifer, exhibited by Kallie Fuchs.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by SyAnn Foster.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Katy Berry.

168 April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

• February 16, 26, 2012 • San Angelo, Texas •

• Grand Champion market hoG • exhibited by Colby Stevenson.

• Grand Champion market Lamb • exhibited by Lelton Morse.

• reServe Grand Champion market Lamb • exhibited by Robert Hargrove.

• Grand Champion market Goat • exhibited by Davis Hutto.

• reServe Grand Champion market Goat • exhibited by Jim Breck Bean.

San angelo Stock Show

• reServe Grand Champion market hoG • exhibited by David Newton.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

169

• February 9-25, 2012 • San Antonio, Texas •

GRanD GRanD

San antonio Stock Show

JUNIOR

Heifers

RESERVE RESERVE

• Grand Champion & Champion maine-anjou heifer • exhibited by Macie Jayne Mccollum.

• reserve Grand Champion & Champion anGus heifer • exhibited by Clayton Thomas Stevenson.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Adam Scott Olsen.

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Champion Beefmaster Heifer, exhibited by Kalli Noel Ellis.

Reserve Champion Beefmaster Heifer, exhibited by Shawn L. Skaggs.

Reserve Champion Braford Heifer, exhibited by Hunter Ray Norment.

Champion Brahman Heifer, exhibited by Austin Tyler Gonzalez.

Reserve Champion Brahman Heifer, exhibited by Winston Charles Walters.

Champion Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Blake Alan Wellmann.

Reserve Champion Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Tanner Coy Miller.

Champion Braunvieh Heifer, exhibited by Nevada Mikayle Huffman.

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Heifer, exhibited by Andrew Ryan Duke.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kaylee Madison Smith.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Zachary Tate Hill.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Kendra Breanne Elder.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Brock R. Rademacher.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Edy Swasey Faye Brainard.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Molly Nan Booth.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Madison P. Counsil.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Champion Braford Heifer, exhibited by Ari Adrian Montemayor.

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BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Nichole Shay Keeton.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Alexandria Paige Harrell.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Thomas Wayne Glascock.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Colton Marvin Curry.

Champion Red Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Garret A. Villemez.

Reserve Champion Red Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Heather Nicole Graham.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer, exhibited by Casey Austin Pitchford.

Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer, exhibited by Kayla M. Threet.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Cameron Thomas Chappell.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Myka Leeann Blissard.

Champion Simbrah Heifer, exhibited by Colton H. Tucker.

Reserve Champion Simbrah Heifer, exhibited by Hope Marie Onstot.

JUNIOR

Heifers Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Anna Mariah Maulsby.

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Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Ellie Jayne Thomas.

• February 9-25, 2012 • San Antonio, Texas •

GRanD GRanD

Steers

RESERVE RESERVE • Grand Champion & Champion Charolais steer • exhibited by Caeley Jane Cody.

San antonio Stock Show

MARKET

• reserve Grand Champion & Champion aoB steer • exhibited by Clinton Ryan Davis.

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Haley Rae Herzog.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Wade Anthony Jimerson.

Champion Brahman Steer, exhibited by Jacob L. Warner.

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MARKET

BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Steers Reserve Champion Brahman Steer, exhibited by Amy Elizabeth Stoermer.

Champion Brangus Steer, exhibited by Emily Stroman.

Reserve Champion Brangus Steer, exhibited by Parker James Wilson.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by J. T. Lowery.

Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Amanda Lynn Hightower.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Connor D. Jackson.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Ben Howard Mikeska.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Colton Ray Zoeller.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Stran McCoy Smith.

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Troy Wayne Holdman.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Taylor Nicole Eary.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Justin Kase Renfro.

Champion Red Angus Steer, exhibited by William James Pettit.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Steer, exhibited by Chance Regmund Chesser.

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Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Steer, exhibited by Ruben N. A. Guzman, Jr.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Stephanie Jean Lastovica.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Caitlen Hope Doskocil.

Champion Simbrah Steer, exhibited by Riley Scott Leifeste.

Reserve Champion Simbrah Steer, exhibited by Logan Tonnyre Thomas.

Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Kaylee Madison Smith.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Savannah Raye Cain.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Jake Cone Petree.

MARKET

Steers Champion ABC Steer, exhibited by Chace Benson Lillard.

Reserve Champion ABC Steer, exhibited by Daylan Ray Brooks.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Champion Santa Gertrudis Steer, exhibited by Linay Ann Runnels.

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OPEN

BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Females Champion Beefmaster Female, exhibited by Blue Ribbon Beefmasters.

Reserve Champion Beefmaster Female, exhibited by Ethan K. Saye.

Champion Brahman Female, exhibited by Walters Livestock.

Reserve Champion Brahman Female, exhibited by Joyce Custom Fitters.

Champion Red Brahman Female, exhibited by Joyce Custom Fitters.

Reserve Champion Red Brahman Female, exhibited by Kensey Ray Smith.

Champion Brangus Female, exhibited by Alan Wellmann.

Reserve Champion Brangus Female, exhibited by Rachel McConnell.

Champion Braunvieh Female, exhibited by Andrew Ryan Duke.

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Female, exhibited by L&B’s Broken Oak Ranch.

Champion Hereford Female, exhibited by Covered M Cattle Co.

Reserve Champion Hereford Female, exhibited by B&C Cattle Co.

Champion Limousin Female, exhibited by Stowers Limousin.

Reserve Champion Limousin Female, exhibited by CFLX Ranch.

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Reserve Champion Mini-Hereford Female, exhibited by David Ivy.

Champion Red Brangus (Amer.) Female, exhibited by Katy Knox.

Reserve Champion Red Brangus (Amer.)

Female, exhibited by Katy Knox.

Champion Red Brangus (Intl.) Female, exhibited by McDonald Ranches.

Reserve Champion Red Brangus (Intl.)

Female, exhibited by BKC Ranch.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Female, exhibited by Pitchford Cattle Service.

Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Female, exhibited by Mason D. Edwards.

Champion Simbrah Female, exhibited by Smith Genetics.

Reserve Champion Simbrah Female, exhibited by Walters Livestock.

Champion Percentage-Simbrah Female, exhibited by Baring Cattle Company.

Reserve Champion Percentage-Simbrah Female, exhibited by Baring Cattle Company.

OPEN

Females Champion Simmental Female, exhibited by Circle M Farms.

Reserve Champion Simmental Female, exhibited by Walters Livestock.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Champion Mini-Hereford Female, exhibited by Bill & Dolores Jenkins.

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OPEN

BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Bulls Champion Beefmaster Bull, exhibited by Emmons Ranch.

Reserve Champion Beefmaster Bull, exhibited by Emily Griffith.

Champion Brahman Bull, exhibited by Heritage Cattle.

Reserve Champion Brahman Bull, exhibited by Dyess Farms.

Champion Red Brahman Bull, exhibited by Heritage Cattle.

Reserve Champion Red Brahman Bull, exhibited by Tic Tac Toe Ranch.

Champion Brangus Bull, exhibited by Skyhark Brangus.

Reserve Champion Brangus Bull, exhibited by Skyhark Brangus.

Champion Braunvieh Bull, exhibited by Roddy Duke.

Champion Hereford Bull, exhibited by Rainbow Cattle Service.

Champion Limousin Bull, exhibited by CFLX Ranch.

Reserve Champion Limousin Bull, exhibited by Brehm Farms.

Champion Mini-Hereford Bull, exhibited by Cole Cattle Company.

Reserve Champion Mini-Hereford Bull, exhibited by Leifeste Cattle Service.

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Reserve Champion Red Brangus (Amer.)

Bull, exhibited by Mandy Fischer.

Champion Red Brangus (Intl.) Bull, exhibited by M4 Cattle.

Reserve Champion Red Brangus (Intl.)

Bull, exhibited by Cox Excalibur Brangus.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Bull, exhibited by Super S Cattle Company.

Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Bull, exhibited by Pitchford Cattle Service.

Champion Simbrah Bull, exhibited by Baring Cattle Company.

Reserve Champion Simbrah Bull, exhibited by La Muneca Cattle Co.

Champion Percentage-Simbrah Bull, exhibited by La Negra Cattle Co.

Reserve Champion Percentage-Simbrah Bull, exhibited by BAC Cattle.

Champion Simmental Bull, exhibited by Circle M Farms.

Reserve Champion Simmental Bull, exhibited by Double M Simmentals.

April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

BANNERS&backdrops • San Antonio Stock Show •

Champion Red Brangus (Amer.) Bull, exhibited by M4 Cattle.

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• February 9-25, 2012 • San Antonio, Texas •

• Grand Champion market hoG • exhibited by Colt Lee Wolf .

San antonio Stock Show

• reserve Grand Champion market hoG • exhibited by Mandy C. Stevenson.

• Grand Champion market lamB • exhibited by Jim Breck Bean.

• reserve Grand Champion market lamB • exhibited by Kelbie Lynn Renfroe.

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• Grand Champion market Goat • exhibited by Macie A. Lumpkins.

• reserve Grand Champion market Goat • exhibited by Ashley Faye Garrett.

courtesy of Trans Ova Genetics

While progressive breeders have been incorporating embryo transfer (ET) into their breeding programs for many years, the technology of in vitro fertilization (IVF) is becoming a popular and wide-spread method of producing more embryos from elite donor females as well as utilizing expensive or rare semen. As the application of IVF technology continues to grow, it is important to bring IVF technology even closer to the farm.

Fresh IVF embryo shipment allows just that. Fresh IVF embryos are packaged in a culture solution and placed into portable incubators. These portable incubators keep the embryos at the appropriate temperature, and are shipped via Fed Ex, UPS, or courier to a client’s farm, where they can utilize their own recipients to gestate embryos created by IVF technology. While this will require additional management by the client, the ability to utilize their own recipients can make the technology more cost effective. In addition, fresh IVF embryo shipment programs allow the client to continue working with their local embryo transfer provider for the synchronization of recipients and implantation of the embryos.

Results with fresh IVF embryo shipment programs have been excellent. For example, to date Trans Ova Genetics has shipped thousands of embryos through the company’s Fresh Ship program, with no decrease in pregnancy rate when compared to IVF embryos that are not shipped.

How does it work?

Donor cows or heifers must be aspirated at a genetics facility that offers IVF services. Donors may be housed at those facilities or set up at home and brought in for the procedure. Your provider can assist in scheduling the synchronization of the recipients and will indicate the heat dates that are acceptable for use.

At least one day prior to the embryos being shipped, clients need to communicate the number of recipient candidates to their genetics company. Plans can be discussed at that time for handling a situation where there are more embryos than recipients. Depending on availability, there may be the option to utilize the company’s recipients if there are excess embryos, or potentially freeze some of the high-quality embryos.

On day 6 after fertilization (one week after oocytes are collected), embryos will be evaluated and viable embryos will be packaged for transportation in portable incubators. On day 7 after fertilization (eight days after oocytes are collected), clients will receive the incubator with the fresh embryos inside. Their local practitioner can then unload and evaluate the embryos. IVF embryos are classified and graded, loaded for implant and transferred into recipient cows just like a conventional ET embryo would be at this point.

Fresh IVF embryo shipment offers greater flexibility for breeders seeking to utilize the advantages of IVF technology while using their own recipients. This has helped make IVF an accessible, costeffective option for breeders throughout the country.

Tech Trends

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resh IVF Embryo Shipping Brings IVF Technology Closer to Home

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www.missouriclubcalfassoc.com

AdviSorS

Missouri Club Calf Association • Samantha Graves 11795 Liv. 228, Chillicothe, MO 64601 H: 660-646-1242 • C: 660-973-2881 samantha.graves@transova.com

What a great start to the season! Three shows in, and we have already have so much going on!

We had a great time at Block and Bridle and put on a fitting clinic through Stock Show University.

Everyone had a great time and learned so much, as well! Thanks for everyone’s participation.

• Michelle Koelling • 573-694-1622 Congratulations to all those who exhibited at MU AGR, the Chillicothe shows and Mizzou 12579 Audrain Road 757 Block & Bridle. With the shows we’ve already had, and those coming up, don’t forget to check our Laddonia, MO 63352 website at www.missouriclubcalfassoc.com for the current point standings and show information. koellingm@gmail.com It’s never too late to sign up, but points don’t begin to accumulate until your dues are paid. Please send a copy of your registration papers to Samantha Graves once you have received them.

If you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to contact one of the junior board members for adult leaders. Keep up the hard work - it will all pay off! -- Reporter, Bailey Dent

upcoming Shows

April 29: 13th Annual Holden FFA Alumni Preview - Holden April 14: NWMSU Block and Bridle - Bethany May 12: Franklin Co - Sullivan April 14: Warren Co. Preview Show - Warrenton June 9: Troy April 15: 10th Annual Boonville FFA Alumni June 8-12: MCA All Breeds - Sedalia April 28: Gasconade and Crawford Co. Preview - Cuba July 22: Boone Co. - Columbia April 28: MSU Bear Classic - Springfield TBA: Holden FFA Alumni Youth Livestock Show - Holden * Contact one of the Adult Advisors if you would like to have your show sanctioned in 2012!

MissouriClubCalfAssociation One exhibitor per form. One subscription to The Show Circuit magazine per MCCA household.

First exhibitor in a family: $35. Each additional family member (brother/sister) may join for $30/each.

Name: ______________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________ Address: _______________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________ Home Phone: _______________________________ Exhibitor Cell: _______________________________ Parent Cell: _______________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Age: _________ Date of Birth: _________________________ Today’s Date: _________________________ Please circle which division(s) in which you plan to participate: Steer Heifer Showmanship Is this your first year as an MCCA member? Circle one: Yes No Total Dues: $ _________ Circle one: Cash Check Make checks payable to MCCA. MAil to: MCCA - Attn. Samantha Graves 11795 Liv 228, Chillicothe, MO 64601 Or turn in at MCCA booth during MU-AGR in Columbia.

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No poiNtS ACCuMulAte uNtil dueS Are pAid iN full.

Missouri Club Calf Association Heifer Points

ANGuS Ward Ward Richardson Moriondo Barker Daehn Reeter Behlmann Nieder Barker Gerke Kahlenbeck Mayes Behlmann Burns

Cameron Carter Ashlyn Mark Collin Dustin Seth Conrad Colby Cassidy Tyler Chris Nick Conrad Brooke

163 96 35 15 10 10 10 9 9 5 5 5 4 3 3

CHArolAiS Mawson

Mackenzie

10

CoMpoSite CHArolAiS Dilly Taten Connell Gregory

35 8

CHiANiNA Loges Riley Thomas Buswell Buswell Oerke Adamson Barker

Taylor Jaden Whitney Brittni Brittni Lane Takoda Cassidy

50 23 18 5 3 3 1 1

Hereford Early Abramovitz Vest Groose Murphy Marek Gerke Daehn Oerke

Mallory Brianne David Eric Cole Sidney Tyler Dustin Garrett

31 25 18 10 10 7 6 3 3

Natalie Drake

18 10

Dustin John Trace Tanner Danielle Kaitlin

30 21 18 18 11 3

liMouSiN Schowe Wood MAINE Daehn Schenkel Alexander Hudson Funk Fifer

MAiNetAiNer Ward Cameron Bastian Chris Schenkel John Loges Olivia Riley Grace Alexander Trace Barker Cassidy

50 31 26 23 23 15 10

Thomas Wallace Vest Fifer Vest Ward Wear

Austin Sam David Kaitlin David Carter Sidney

10 8 6 5 5 5 3

red ANGuS Mayes

Diane

20

SHortHorN Oerke Decker Decker Knipmeyer

Kale Ethan Ethan Austin

20 18 11 5

SHortHorNpluS Hudson Tanner Oerke Weston Burns Brooke Harreld Clayton SiMMeNtAl Early Loges Early Early McDonald

Kennedy Olivia Brittany Mallory Blake

20 13 3 3 13 5 3 1 1

SiMSolutioN Moriondo Mark Webb Haley Loges Olivia Robertson Brittany Meyer Shiana Robertson Haley

95 23 21 5 3 3

CroSSBred Morrow Mawson Ward Kempker Connell Loges Riley Bastian Gerke Reeter Gross Mawson Thomas Hudson

68 48 48 15 10 10 10 8 8 8 5 5 3 1

Kayla Mackenzie Carter Trent Gregory Taylor Noah Jesse Adam Seth Brittany Mackenzie Whitney Caleb

Steer Points ANGuS Jenkins Mayes

Tyler Diane

18 16

CHArolAiS Gerke

Adam

18

CHiANiNA Heath Barker Clark Riley Buckner Jr. Marek Schowe Moore

Chase Collin Emma Jaden Joe Kelsey Clayton Clayton

85 33 26 23 10 6 3 1

Hereford Marek Abramovitz

Sidney Brianne

31 5

MAiNe-ANjou Bremer Alexis Clark Mason Schenkel Sidney Manley Taylor Tallman Molly Mayes Nick Hudson Caleb Summers Evan Richardson Ashlyn Abramovitz Brianne

90 21 21 15 15 7 5 4 3 1

MAiNetAiNer Nieder Colby McCaulsin Jared Mawson Mackenzie Riley Grace Clark Emma Buswell Brittni

43 28 25 20 15 10

SHortHorNpluS Britt-Rankin Katlyn Murphy Cole Williams Cameron

20 18 5

SiMMeNtAl Wooldridge Clark Thomas

23 13 3

Harley Mason Austin

CroSSBred Morrow Laffey Barker Murphy Thompson Mawson Riley Bremer Schmidt Manley McCaulsin Robinson Staples Early Gerke Schenkel Behlmann Burns Plackemeier

Kayla Ashlyn Cassidy Cole Clint Mackenzie Grace Alexis Bryce Taylor Jared Layne Josh Mallory Tyler Sidney Conrad Brooke Lexi

MArKet Heifer Buswell Brittni Clark Emma Wooldridge Clayton Robinson Layne Barker Collin Loges Olivia Riley Noah

200 86 40 30 28 20 20 15 15 10 10 10 10 5 4 3 1 1 1 38 21 13 5 3 1 1

Hey, members!

Don’t forget to check out our new SC Scholarship program. A special division has been set up, eligible only to MCCA members. Applications due: May 1. Go to www.theshowcircuit.com/scholarships.html for details and application form.

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Showmanship Points by Division Oklahoma Club Calf Association - March 2012

With the Oklahoma Youth Expo over, the point year is finished.

Congratulations to all the winners. It was a long and tough year, but I hope it was all worth it to all of the exhibitors.

BEEF Expo is right around the corner, this will be the first show of the new year. Looking forward to seeing all the new faces and the new show calves. Don’t forget the banquet on Saturday night, April 21. If you are receiving an award you need to be there; don’t forget to bring your family with you. Last year, the kids could not carry all of their awards. It is a wonderful sight to see show trailers going home with awards falling out the back.

Again, we want to thank our Platinum Sponsors: CM Trailers, Purina, Cinch and Curl Girl. With out you guys we would not be able to make this happen.

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and the website for your points. See you at BEEF Expo! 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”.

Div.

Last Name

First

Pts.

Div.

Top 15 Last Name First

Pts.

Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior

Courtney Runner Hatter Hayes Courtney Armitage Thompson Bilderback Hoover Hutchison Griffith Rhodes Cash Krebs Melton Perryman Green

Brock Blake Bethany Blaklee Madison Sarah Raylyn Lauren Paige Brock Hadley Kye Dalton Brant Kendell Jake Paul Brock

381 248 175 152 81 75 25 19 17 16 12 10 8 6 2 2 2

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Gould Cantrell Cash Spears Hill Graven Klusmeyer Pratz Symes

51 48 24 23 22 17 16 12 11

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Interm.

Blakley Green Cunningham Bowen Shepard Wynn

Reighly Katie Colt Kade Kolby Morgan

341 217 149 135 76 54

Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior

Chrz Abbey Green Sara Grossnicklaus Jake Sheive Lauren Christensen Audrey Griswold Macy Woods Gabrielle Alexander Karly Prough Jace Armitage Hannah Alexander Katie Jahn Cale Newby Carli Earnhardt Sidney

384 161 149 142 137 64 42 35 35 28 27 16 4 3

Pts.

Overall Showmanship Points

Jacob Parker Darci Candace Matthew Hannah Jayden Colton Paden

Div.

Last Name

First

Pts.

Div.

Last Name

First

1 2 3 4 5

Chrz Courtney Blakley Runner Green

Abbey Brock Reighly Blake Katie

384 381 341 248 217

6 7 8 9 9

Hatter Bethany Green Sara Hayes Blaklee Cunningham Colt Grossnicklaus Jake

175 161 152 149 149

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

Top 15

Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

AOB AOB AOB AOB AOB AOB

Chapman Strate Lingo Schenk Hoover Will

Victoria Jarred Jadyn Tyler Paige Jenna

C NW SW SW NE NW

143 55 30 19 18 5

American American American American American American American

Yocham Yocham Sharp Ozmet Griffith Sharp Griffith

Hank Dedrick Racheal Kane Hadley Chrissy Hadley

NE NE SE C SE C

352 314 86 80 40 10 10

Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford

Prough Gould Northcutt Hayes Bilderback Shepard Blakley Shepard Chapman Courtney Shepard Jahn Rhodes Chaney

Jace Jacob Lucas Blaklee Lauren Brad Reighly Laura Victoria Madison Isac Spencer Kya Madison

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

144 141 122 87 75 73 59 48 46 46 45 35 27 26

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

Green Shepard Courtney Alexander Strate Wynn Green Runner Krebs Holder Keeler Northcutt Ivory Ivory Holder

Sara Kolby Brock Karly Jarred Morgan Katie Blake Chace Harrison Branna Lucas Sarah Sam Haley

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

305 252 206 159 137 130 76 51 50 50 46 30 29 26 25

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Christensen Audrey Cunningham Colt Vigil Tayla Gerard Aliese Hutchison Brock Jahn Spencer Evans Brooke

C NE C SE NW SW SE

457 172 90 24 10 5 3

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Bowen Chapman Fargo Strate Evans Felkner Chrz Lingo Schenk Hoover Smith Will

Kade Victoria Raven Jarred Ashton Patricia Abbey Jadyn Tyler Paige Cody Jenna

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

221 143 58 55 46 40 32 30 19 18 12 5

Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine

Chrz Abbey Blakley Reighly Wood Avry Courtney Brock Runner Blake Coggins Macee Fuss Austyn Green Sara Grossnicklas Jake Snodgrass Lauren Cooper Baylie Melton Kendall Pittman Beth Simon Dylan Armitage Sarah Wood Endy

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

198 179 138 126 114 76 70 66 50 41 36 32 24 20 20 20

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

Alexander Gregory Christian Bowen Cooper Wynn Chrz Bulling Hiebert Evans Woods Thomas Klusmeyer Thompson Clark

Karly Cammi Allison Kade Baylie Morgan Abbey Bryce Kyle Brooke Gabrielle Darrell Jayden Raylyn Garrett

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

189 164 130 106 92 90 65 40 40 40 36 34 34 30 29

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

Runner Elam Blakley Jones Chaney Armitage Blakey Gregory Alexander Hiebert Chapman Cooper Alexander Clark Christian Geisler

Blake Colt Reighly Colby Madison Hannah Adrienne Cammi Katie Kyle Victoria Baylie Karly Ganden Allison Zachary

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

158 103 90 82 76 61 50 50 40 38 30 26 26 23 20 20

Gelbvieh Gelbvieh

Enyart Enyart

Lane Dylan

NE NE

56 52

Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus

Hutchison Guthrie Ivory McDuffee Clark

Brock Will Sam Wacey Garrett

NW NW SW C SW

190 177 24 6 6

Hereford

Courtney

Brock

NE

210

Salers

Stewart

Jenna

NW

96

Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Woods Gregory Brady Cash Alexander Ivory Hill Raper

Gabrielle Kaylen Cale Darci Katie Ben Matthew Jacob

SE NW C NW SW SW SE C

244 170 92 88 56 31 15 12

ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus ShortPlus

Thompson Alexander Sperle Williams Clark Sperle Schovenec Ivory Brady Lingo Evans

Raylyn Katie Mariah Brent Halie Ryan Braden Ben Cale Jorden Ashton

NE SW SW NE SW SW NW SW C SW SE

185 121 109 103 86 40 38 27 24 20 5

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Griswold Jahn Armitage Strickland Clark

Macy Cale Hannah McKenzie Garrett

C SW SE C SW

70 48 42 35 3

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

Strickland McKenzie Green Katie Woods Gabrielle Grossnicklas Jake Courtney Brock Alexander Katie Vigil Teirra Armitage Hannah Hill Matthew Northcutt Lucas Klusmeyer Jayden Simon Dylan Enyart Lane Green Sara Hatter Bethany Newman Calli

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

424 141 131 117 98 50 48 31 30 30 24 22 22 15 12 12

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

Sheive Christian Chrz Gregory Courtney Griswold Hatter Cash Cambell Fuss Sperle Strate Hill Earnheart Robbins

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

170 160 144 110 98 86 57 55 48 40 39 36 35 31 30

Lauren Allison Abbey Cammi Madison Macy Bethany Dalton Clancey Austyn Mariah Jarred Matthew Sidney Holden

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Steers Points by Division Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

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

Fuss Blakley Cato Hatter Weldon Symes Chrz Testerman Reuter Spears Creason Kennedy Tyra Batt Baker

Austyn Reighly Abby Bethany Brys Paden Abby Mylah Clay Candace Adam Kaden Jarret Tyler Kody

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

111 106 70 48 46 36 35 26 22 20 20 20 20 16 16

Braunvieh

Daley

Jacob

NE

40

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Jones Pratz Batt Seelke Stults Weldon Smith Cullum Baker Reuter

Colby Colton Tyler Mason Ryan Brys Kydie Jo Julie Kody Clark

SE C SW NW C NE C SE SW SW

72 58 56 52 36 30 20 18 12 6

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

Perryman Thorp Arthur Strickland Spears Isbell Baker Thrasher Stults Creason Andras Bowen Hudgins Wynn Starks Schenk Batt Courtney Schneider Reuter Newby Thorp Thompson Daley

Jake Jake Madyson McKenzie Candace Kylee Kody Scout Ryan Owen Whitney Kade Madison Morgan Macy Tyler Tyler Brock Ry Clark Carli Jessica Raylyn Jacob

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

372 194 156 146 134 114 91 56 53 52 46 38 35 30 30 24 20 20 12 12 12 8 6 3

Gelbvieh

Ray

William

SW

40

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Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

Breed

Last Name First

Dist.

Pts.

Gelbvieh

Reuter

SW

22

Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford

Klaassen Reagen Alexander Karly Cantrell Parker Bowen Kade Strate Jarred Evans Brooke Cunningham Colt Hale Chance Geisler Zachary Kennedy Kale

SW NW NE C NW SE NE SW NW SW

239 101 70 66 30 26 20 20 6 6

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Earnheart Isbell Bonham Cullum Rolin Spears Cullum Wood Cato Clark

Sidney Kylee Baylor Julie Brandon Candace Daniel Avry Kolby Halie

SW SW C SE C NE SE SE SE SW

30 20 20 13 12 10 10 10 9 6

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Spears Blakley Sheive Bowen Alexander Bulling Childs Clark

Candace Reighly Lauren Kade Karly Bryce Caylee Halie

NE NE SW C NW NW SW SW

132 132 56 20 16 12 12 10

Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine

Klaassen Bulling Jones Bonham Wood Symes Knapp Isbell Searcey Hudgins Thrasher Fargo Chaney Evans

Raegan Bryce Colby Baylor Avry Paden Jessalene Kylee Sawyer Garrett Scout Raven Madison Ashton

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

111 101 88 86 82 61 39 31 24 21 20 20 10 6

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Earnheart Blakley Thorp Talioferro Cato Griswold Baker Arthur Thorp Cato Evans Strickland Woods Viles Symes

Sidney Reighly Jessica Hunter Kolby Macy Kody Madyson Jake Abby Ashton McKenzie Gabrielle Breanna Paden

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

180 144 96 60 52 45 36 30 28 25 18 16 12 6 5

Salers Salers

Reuter Symes

Clark Paden

SW SW

22 20

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Thorp Chrz Stanley Runner Klaassen Thorp Creason Viles Krebs

Jessica Abby Kylee Blake Raegan Jamie Elese Breanna Brant

NW NW SW NE SW NW NW NE SE

221 128 111 96 73 60 50 46 45

Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred Crossbred

Thorp Bonham Testerman Thrasher Hudgins Strickland Searcey Cullum Hatter Baker Runner Thorp Batt Rolin Chaney Hudgins Wynn Symes Weldon Spears Bowen

Jessica Baylor Mylah Scout Madison McKenzie Sawyer Daniel Bethany Kody Blake Jamie Tyler Brandon Madison Garrett Morgan Paden Brys Candace Kade

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

272 86 74 60 60 46 44 40 38 31 30 28 26 20 20 20 12 12 10 10 6

Clay

Hey, members!

Don’t forget to check out our new SC Scholarship program. A special division has been set up, eligible only to OCCA members. Applications due: May 1. Go to www.theshowcircuit.com/scholarships.html for details and application form.

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 9 10

Brock McKenzie Audrey Abbey Gabrielle Sara Karly Hank Kade Reighly

NE C C NW SE NE NW NE C NE

Courtney Strickland Christensen Chrz Woods Green Alexander Yocham Bowen Blakley

640 459 457 439 421 406 374 352 342 328

Top Novice Heifer Exhibitors

Place Last Name 1 2 3 4 5

First Name

Courtney Madison Vigil Tayla Blakey Adrienne Thomas Darrell Symes Anne Katherine

District Pts. NE C C NW C

152 90 58 54 40

Steers

Overall Top Steer Exhibitors

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10

Jessica Reagen Reighly Jake Candess Jake Sidney McKenzie Baylor Kody Madyson

NW SW NE NE NE NW SW C C SW SW

Thorp Klaassen Blakley Perryman Spears Thorp Earnheart Strickland Bonham Baker Arthur

597 423 382 372 316 222 210 208 192 186 186

Top Novice Steer Exhibitors

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5

Kylee Kylee Abby Owen Elese

SW SW SE NW NW

Isbell Stanley Cato Creason Creason

165 111 95 52 50

Overall Top Heifer Exhibitors by Region

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

Place Last Name

First Name

District Pts.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Christian Shepard Chapman Northcutt Griswold Gould Elam Brady Chaney Vigil

Allison Kolby Victoria Lucas Macy Jacob Colt Cale Madison Tayla

C C C C C C C C C C

310 252 219 182 156 141 124 116 102 90

6 6 8 9 10

Schovenec Cash Hiebert Stewart Cash

Braden Darci Kyle Jenna Dalton

NW NW NW NW NW

134 104 104 96 78

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Runner Yocham Thompson Green Cunningham Cooper Courtney Fuss Williams Coggins

Blake Dedrick Raylyn Katie Colt Bailie Madison Austyn Brent Macee

NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

323 314 231 229 172 154 152 110 103 86

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Wood Wynn Armitage Hill Hayes Sharp Jones Evans Fargo Snodgrass

Avry Morgan Hannah Matthew Blaklee Racheal Colby Brooke Raven Lauren

SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE

268 220 134 106 87 86 82 73 58 56

1 2 3 4 5

Gregory Strate Hutchison Guthrie Gregory

Cammi Jarred Brock Will Kaylen

NW NW NW NW NW

324 248 200 177 170

1 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Alexander Grossnicklas Sheive Sperle Prough Clark Bilderback Shepard Ivory Sperle

Katie Jake Lauren Mariah Jace Halie Lauren Brad Ben Ryan

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

267 170 170 148 144 132 75 73 68 66

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 6 7 8

Bowen Stults Pratz Griswold Rolin Chaney Smith Newby

Kade Ryan Colton Macy Brandon Madison Kydie Carli

C C C C C C C C

130 89 58 45 32 30 20 12

7 9 10 10

Creason Creason Starks Strate

Owen Elese Macy Jarred

NW NW NW NW

52 50 30 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10

Runner Fuss Hudgins Weldon Cantrell Viles Andras Daley Hudgins Cunningham Courtney

Blake Austyn Madison Brys Parker Breanna Whitney Jacob Garrett Colt Brock

NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

126 111 95 86 70 52 46 43 41 20 20

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Jones Cato Wood Cato Cullum Krebs Wynn Knapp Cullum Evans

Colby Abby Avry Kolby Daniel Brant Morgan Jessalene Julie Brooke

SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE

160 95 92 61 50 45 42 39 31 26

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Chrz Thrasher Alexander Bulling Thorp Hatter Seelke

Abbey Scout Karly Bryce Jamie Bethany Mason

NW NW NW NW NW NW NW

163 136 117 113 88 86 52

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10

Isbell Symes Batt Stanley Testerman Searcey Talioferro Sheive Reuter Ray Reuter

Kylee Paden Tyler Kylee Mylah Sawyer Hunter Lauren Clay William Clark

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

165 132 118 111 100 68 60 56 44 40 40

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Plan to watch and bid online for

farms

MILLER FARMS SPRING SHOOTOUT

Online sale via Willoughby Sales at www.wlivestock.com Easter weekend, April 7th & 8th

Bids open Saturday AND CLOSE EASTER SUNDAY NIGHT at 7 p.m.

We will be selling our top 25 January and February wethers, ewes and ram prospects.

Blue 176 Ewe Prospect

Yellow 100 Ram Prospect / Wether Haywire x Top Gun x 2001

11 Time Champion, ND Jackpots 2 Time Reserve Champion ND Junior Points Champion Sired by Ridin Solo Shown by Taylor Gahner, ND

Ridin Solo x Navigator x Enron SIRES USED Ridin Solo :: PBR x Medicine Man E-Harmony :: Exposure x Gone Wild Haywire :: 4-D Large x Guywire (from Glasscock/Went/Langemeier) Miller the Driller son (from Garrets)

Supreme Champion Lamb 2011 Wisconsin Wool & Festival Sired by E-Harmony Shown by Crystal Novak, WI

3 Time Champion, SD Jackpots 5 Time Reserve Champion Sired by Ridin Solo Shown by Jake Krohmer, SD

Also selling our top end of February and March lambs off the farm private treaty and at the following sales: CORP I in Lawton, OK :: April 27th-28th MIDWEST STUD RAM SALE in Sedalia, MO :: June 25th-30th.

Please contact Kody @ 605-690-1997 to set up an appointment to view the lambs on the farm (located 15 minutes south of Donnie Begalka).

Kody Miller 20067 462nd Ave. Bruce, SD 57220 605-690-1997 :: kodymillercattle@hotmail.com

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PB Charolais #792787 • Sire: Keys Specialist 18U • Dam Miss Key Meg 2T • DOB: 4-2-2010 • BW: 82 pounds EPDs: CE 1.7 • BW: .9 • WW: 34 • YW: 62 • M: 5 • MCE: 1.2 • MTNL:% 22 • Leptin: TT

All STATE combines power, mass, and performance in an outcross pedigree. His low birth weight EPDs make him a must use on heifers.

co-owned by:

SUTTlES ChArolAiS FArMS

Nate: 217-473-4850 • nathan.suttles@yahoo.com Steve: 217-248-3717

SEMEN avaiLaBLE THrOugH gENEx

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EFFErTz KEy rAnCh

Roger: 701-728-6459 • Kevin: 701-338-2980

Nowhere else in America has bred or been home to more celebrated and influential sires than the historic K-bar ranch.

American Idol is destined to carry on that legacy.

Displayed and pictured at 16 months of age during 2012 National Western Stock Show.

Overheard in the yards….

“With this bull you know what you’re getting!

He’s grown and not a cute little fuzz ball.”

“It’s fun to sell them things high with crazy hair in September, but it’s a better deal to get your picture taken the following August.”

“Cause of his odd age folks walked right past him, he doesn’t look like a little club calf, and that’s OK……. Those guys not using him will be easier to beat.”

O wners:

K-Bar Cattle Co. Canute, Ok Dean Kephart 580.472.3778

Kale Hensley Cattle Markeville, In / El Reno, Ok 765.624.9574

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“When dean Kephart brings one to denver, folks better pay attention!”

“He’s the size you will show his calves at as fat steers, he’s big butted, sound with belly. That’s ninety percent of the battle. Fat steers that look like him Win!” “AmericAN idOl has his sires look and hair with more shape, plus has that big barrel rib from Freestyle…You know these things will be chubby and easY to sell.”

“I’ve been looking for two years for one with this kind of thickness that was still sound.”

Call Kevin today! He will be delivering semen extensively though the Midwest in April & May. Semen available though: Sire Management: Kevin Mears 937.533.0169

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LifeLine x Hairy/THeobaLd 969

(Double Bred Lifeline • Double Bred Meyer 734) DOB: 3-31-11 • BW: 72 pounds

4th Generation of Baldies • THF and PHAF by parentage

Mike & SHeryL THeoBALD

8966 CR A • Belleville, WI • MIke: 608-712-9247 • hoMe: 608-832-6383 • theobaldclubcalves.com

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Finally – an integrated business solution!! Code Red is the perfect blend of style, mass, bone and hair.

Not only does he possess the priceless maternal traits of both Lifeline and Meyer 734, his progeny has high probability of being a baldy!!

Selling 1/2 interest • Call for Details!

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Thank you & congratulations to Taylor Hett, Colorado for exhibiting BPF Eva 517Y to Champion Maine-Anjou & 4th Overall title’s at the Green & Gold Showdown. Taylor selected Eva 517Y off our 2011 BPF Tradition Of Excellence Female sale last October.

Where Eva 517Y, commanded a purchase price of $120,000.

Making this BOOMER daughter the record selling Maine-Anjou female in breed history!

Best of luck to Taylor & Eva as they continue down the show road on into Eva’s mature production. From all of the BPF crew thank you for your hard work and we look forward for more to come from this duo!!

- The BPF Crew

sired by. BOOMER SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER, 2011 HOOSIER BEEF ExPO SOld IN THE BPF 2011 TRAdITION OF ExCEllENCE ElITE FEMAlE SAlE

BOOMER IS THE PROvEN CAlvING EASE SIRE!! sire. Limited edition • dam. PANNEl MISS 015 tH Free • PHA Free • PB mAine-AnJoU SEMEN $25/UNIT & AvAIlABlE AT MAjOR dISTRIBUTORS.

sired by. BOOMER $24,000 HIGH SEllING MAINEANjOU HEIFER TO CAMPBEll FAMIly, PENNSylvANIA SOld IN THE 2011 MAINE FOCUS FEMAlE SAlE

Bushy Park Farm Steve Robinson, Owner

40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301 Fax: 605-996-0721 • Toll Free: 888-502-7322 Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 Adam St.Germaine, Cowherd Manager, 815-703-7375 Stephanie Steck, Marketing, 402-680-1254 On-line at: www.bpfcc.com Visitors always welcome!

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For Semen: Contact owners or Top Sires: 630-365-6859 Cattle Visions: 866-356-4565

$20/unit

thank you to Scott Lee & The Hill Family

Double Vision x Double stuff x time out • DOB: 3-16-11 • BW: 80 lbs.

Owners: nate, tonya, lexi & blake Hanson Nate Cell: 815-793-8888 Blake Cell: 815-901-6284

Ric & maRy Hanson RiC Cell: 815-762-6252

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Grand Champion Steer 2011 NAILE, Sired by Carnac!

Congratulations Bonham family!

Champion Chi Female

2011 NAILE (Open and Junior), Sired by Carnac!

Congratulations Core family!

Grand Champion Heifer 2011 Kansas Beef Expo, Sired by Carnac!

Congratulations Reitzenstein family!

Standing the teSt of

Time Semen Available from All Major Distributors heat Wave x Went Blacks #46 polled • homozygous black owned by: Roecker, Sachau, and Went

Carnac

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DOB 3.5.11 : BW 83 lbs Heat Wave X GEF Miss Naughty Business (Dirty Harry’s dam) TH & PHA CLEAN • Full brother to the popular 2011 Denver Sire Bullet Proof • The hairiest TH and PHA clean genetics you can find!

GEFFERT CATTLE CO

E3815 Pearson Road, Lavalle, WI 53941 608-963-5895 Shea • shea@rucls.net

DAVE “CLETUS” GEFFERT 608-393-6991

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the Doctor is in!

sire: Meyer 734 • dam: WAG Hairietta dob: 3/21/2008 • bw: 88 pounds TH, NH, AM and PHA Free Registered as Simmental and Chianina

One of Hairietta’s best sons yet! For a Meyer, he is clean made, awesome haired, full of muscle, with an outstanding disposition! His first calf crop was extremely popular and the calves were very hairy for Meyers! Sexed semen now available.

Owners:

GreG CHriSTo, 402-920-2901 rANdy doddS, 308-550-0583 doN BeierMAN, 402-741-1180

Doctor Meyer x (Angus x Heat Wave) Cow Champion Chi Bull, 2012 NCC Sold for $24,000

Doctor Meyer x Angus Cow

Semen available through owners or Cattle CATTLE Visions. Sexed semen available through Visions Cattle Visions.

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•Supreme Champion Female, 2011 Nebraska AGR

Shown by Luke Elder

•Supreme Champion Female, 2011 NAILE •Supreme Champion Female, 2011 American Royal

Shown by Nick Sullivan

•Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2012 NWSS Open •Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2012 NWSS Junior

Shown by Halley Becking •Grand Champion Shorthorn Female, 2012 NWSS Junior

• Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, 2012 FWSS •Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, 2012 NWSS Junior • Supreme Champion Female, 2012 Nebraska State Fair • Grand Champion ShorthorPlus Female, 2012 National Junior Shorthorn Show

Shown by Nick Sullivan

Shown by Kane Aegerter

•Grand Champion Female, 2011 Badger Kick-Off

Shown by Luke Elder •National Champion ShorthornPlus Female, 2012 NWSS

Shown by Patrick Foley

Dealer inquiries Welcome!!!

Please contact JDK Products, Inc. 815.264.8887 or David Kearns, 815.739.3578

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SULLIVAN SUPPLY

1.800.475.5902, Dunlap, IA • 1.800.588.7096, Hillsboro, TX Dave Kearns, Jr., IL, 815.739.3575 Sinnamon Show Supply, IN, 765.566.2007 Way-Mar Semen Specialists, IL, 815.223.2534 White Show Supply, OH, 740.225.0698

Monopoly X Kadabra X Glitter DOB: 3/3 • BW:85 lbs.

Owned by Dunk Cattle Co., & Winegardner Cattle 419.236.4375

Who Da Man X Aviator X Augusta Pride DOB: 1/17 • BW: 82 lbs.

Owned by Dunk Cattle Co., & Winegardner Cattle 419.236.4375

Monopoly X Jane 6 DOB: 3/20 • BW: 85 lbs.

Owned by Dunk Cattle Co., Jeff Paulsen 516.212.9944, Chad Johnson 563.357.3805, & Kurt Goertzen 402.723.4931

In Dew Time X Obsession DOB: 3/24 • BW: 68 lbs.

Owned by Dunk Cattle Co., Jeff Paulsen 516.212.9944, Matt & Kellie Jameson & Tom, Sandy, & Clint Calkins Matt 307.760.5603; Tom 620.290.3031; Home 620.375.4891 Full sib to the dominate 2010 Bloomberg heifer

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Sire: Northern Improvement MGS: 9FB3 Fullback AAA: #13892119 Semen: $25/unit, $30/certificate Owned With Strate Family Cattle Company& Meyers Cattle Company

Sire: 3C Macho MGS: Northern Improvement ASA: #2479227 Semen: $25/unit Sexed Semen Available: Call For Details Polled/Scurred Homozygous Black Owned With Glover Cattle Company & Walter Ranch

Semen available from ownerS & all major diStributorS

Kenneth & Charlotte Walter • Kyle, Kristin, Kyla, Kamdyn, & Kollin Walter 11539 N 1990 Rd., Elk City, OK 73644 • (580) 225-7664 • (580) 210-9189 cell

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Excel Steer

Excel Daughters

low birth weight • outcross pedigreed • structurally sound • powerful

todd and anna pugh family

6005 Meese rd • Louisville, OH 44641 todd: 330-353-1001

Jeff Koch and Jill blaKe

7780 E Cr 450 N • Mooreland, iN 47360 Jeff: 317-446-8589 • Jblake4@yahoo.com showtimecattle.com

ExcEl’s 1st calf crop is rising to thE top.

H Excel 8051 ET • AHA No. 42910021 GO Excel L18 x Pure Gold Daughter • $40/Unit • $50/Cert.

ExCEL PrOGENy WiNs: • • • • •

grand champion heifer, NAiLE Bred and Owned grand champion heifer, Pennsylvania Farm show reserve grand champion female, Maryland state Fair. calf champion heifer, KiLE • reserve calf champion, KiLE class winners at NAiLE, NWss • high selling bull, Buyhereford.com sale

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It’s not about winning. It’s not about competing. It’s not even always about the cattle. It’s about the friends you meet and the memories made. The people and experiences that touch your life. Some of our dearest friends are people we met in the cattle world. We lost one of them along the way, but we will never forget her.

Our son, Cody, purchased a steer (Po) last year through Jeremy Clark’s sale. Po had been raised by the Keene Family in Wisconsin. Mrs. Keene succombed to cancer not long after Po was born, but her family kept in touch with us throughout the steer’s show career, wanting to know how he was doing and always congratulating Cody on his winnings.

Cody’s MeMe is now fighting her own battle with cancer. Many families have struggled with illness, financial burdens, accidents, and more.

But remember to appreciate the lessons learned along the way and lean on your friends and family. It’s not the awards or the acommplishments that matter...

...it’s the climb Kris Keene 1963-2010

Bruce & Nicki SalmoN

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Harrison, Arkansas • 870-715-5700

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Shelby - Promo Sire for Sojka Hard Drive X 734/Angus

Summit - Promo Sire for Sojka & Huston Hard Drive X Ali/734/Angus

Hard Whiskey - Promo Sire for Minnaert/Rodgers Hard Drive X Irish Whiskey

Bushy Park Farm Steve Robinson, Owner

40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301 Fax: 605-996-0721 • Toll Free: 888-502-7322 Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 Adam St.Germaine, Cow Manager, 815-703-7375 Stephanie Steck, Marketing, 402-680-1254 On-line at: www.bpfcc.com

4th Overall Champion Heifer, Heart of It All Hard Drive X Strictly Business

Res. Supreme Champion Heifer, Purdue AGR Hard Drive X Strictly Business

Division Champion, NAILE Jr Show Hard Drive X PB Maine

Supreme Champion, Ohio State Fair Hard Drive X Strictly Business

Res. Supreme Heifer, Scarlet & Gray - Dam to The Maine Man & I-80 Hard Drive X Doctor Who Supreme Champion Heifer, Purdue AGR Hard Drive X Heisman

Division Champion, American Royal Hard Drive X Irish Whiskey

Supreme Champion Heifer, Kansas Beef Expo Hard Drive X Heisman

Bushy Park Farm Steve Robinson, Owner

Res. Supreme Champion, Gibson County Classic Hard Drive X Ali

40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301 Fax: 605-996-0721 • Toll Free: 888-502-7322 Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 Adam St.Germaine, Cow Manager, 815-703-7375 Stephanie Steck, Marketing, 402-680-1254 On-line at: www.bpfcc.com

SELLING ONLY

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TEN UNIT PACKAGES IN 2012 AT $50/UNIT ($500 PER PKG.)

Predator x Irish Whiskey Reg. #: 423976 3/4 Maine-Anjou BD: 2/22/11 BW: 85 lbs.

Polled

• Maternal sib to Hard Whiskey CO N TAC T F O R S E M E N : DOUBLE R FARMS, IL Derek Rapp rappcattle@aol.com 815-712-4327

• Full sib to the 2011 Maine Anjou Jr. National Grand Champion Female (photo below)

EVERHART CATTLE, IN everhartcattle@yahoo.com 317-508-1712 MINNAERT CATTLE, IL 309-489-6024

Exhibited by John Heaton, IL

NWSS Grand Champion Jr. & Rsv. Open Angus Female

Raised by Wanda Stup, MD Shown by Shane Heizer, MD

After two good calf crops, we can tell you with total certainty that Liquid Asset produces long bodied, jet black and hairy baby calves that average about 85 pounds. They mature to be moderate, stylish, and powerful females or bulls that grow and gain. He works well on mid-sized Angus or Simmental cows. He doesn’t need a great cow to make a great calf; but if he gets a good cow, he is going to % Simmental Rsv. Calf Champion get you results!

Raised by Oak Meadow Farms, MN

Quality Semen Available Now! Bovine Elite 800-786-4066 Cattle Visions 866-356-4565 Executive Sires 434-962-3993 Genetic Horizons/SEK 800-443-6389 Stepping Stone Genetics 712-446-5507

Aaron, Abby & Owen Siek 3606 130th St. • Malcom, IA 50157 641-522-4953 Home 641-821-0092 Aaron Cell Roger & Joan Hall • www.siekcattle.com

LIVESTOCK

SUPPLEMENT & CONDITIONER

Optimum Health – Inside and Out Top exhibitors rely on ShowBloom every year to prepare for the show circuit. That’s because feeding just a few ounces a day dramatically enhances your livestock’s health, well-being and appearance.

Only ShowBloom has all-natural brewer’s yeast to improve feed efficiency and supply vitamins and minerals. This healthy digestion leads to physical improvements, including better skin and coat quality, muscling and hoof condition.

Winning results start with good health – and healthy animals start with ShowBloom.

Championship Performance. Proven Results.

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Semen: $25/unit

Contact owners or distributors.

DOB: April 2011 BW: 80 pounds • Charolais Cross • THF, PHAF Sire: Troubadour (Lead On x WG) • Dam: Son of Witch (Witch Doctor x Meyer-Book’em Dano)

CJ Cattle Co. Cody Langlois: 307-679-0927 Jay Langlois: H: 620-385-2778 C: 620-682-2090

Collins Cattle Colby Collins: 580-305-5600 Frederick, Oklahoma

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DLDJ

Semen: $25

Suhdan

Described by several cattlemen as being the softest middled, easiest moving, soundest bull they have seen in a while.

DLDJ Suhdan Reg. 5/8 Maine :: Reg. ChiMaine :: Polled :: BW: 90 :: WW: 750 :: PHA/TH FREE DOB: Feb. 19, 2011 :: Sire: GVC Suh :: MGS: DLDJ Analyze This “Suhdan” offers fresh outcross genetics that can be used on any type, kind or breed. He is the most genetically complete and massive son of “Suh” yet and his “Analyze This” dam adds phenomenal consistency, style and loads of maternal.

OWNERS:

Prospect Hill Farms

Nathan & Jeanette Lindstrom Elm Creek, Nebraska 308.995.8862 308.991.3731 - cell prospecthillfarms@gmail.com Design by

Destiny Livestock

Doyle, Lorie & Kelsie DeJong Box Elder, South Dakota 605.923.5398 605.390.0293 - cell destinylivestock@dishmail.net www.destinylivestock.com

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SWAGGER

SIRE: WHR RT Augusta Sunrise

(WHR Sonny X SS Augusta Pride 3127)

DAM: HD Reflection

(JG Red Cloud X NPS Desert Rose 004)

March 7, 2008 • TH/PHA Free

$25/UNIT SS

WHAT’S UP SIRE: SS Fizz 745

(Deceased)

DAM: SS Revival

His first calves are here and impressive! Look for SS Man Up, our first What’s Up calf born, at the shows this summer and fall!

Owned with:

SCHRAG

www.schragshorthorns.com

$30/UNIT

SHORTHORN FARMS

Breeding Shorthorns for Four Generations

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

27664 444th Ave. Marion, South Dakota 57043

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aPril 28 & 29

P r i VAt e t r e At y S A L e elite calves selected from over 1500 cows and sired by the most popular Ai sires.

For more details, visit: clubcalves.com/springsmackdown.html

AVAiLABLe hoteLS: Days inn: 103 harry Sauner road, hillsboro, oh 45133 • (937) 393-0299 Best western: 100 Leininger Street, Mt. orab, oh 45154 • (937) 444-6666 comFort inn: 55 Stern Drive, Seaman, oh 45679 • (937) 386-2511

Southern ohio

14 sale sites! t h rouGho ut So uth ern oh i o Sales in Clermont, Adams, highland, & Brown Counties.

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Black DiamonD Premier cattle

Brian tomlin 6307 State route 125 West union, oh 45693 (937) 269-1549 • (937) 515-1234 www.premier-cattle.com

Bogie greene acres

hauke show cattle

s&n livestock

Kirk Forsythe 899 Mowrystown-Sardinia road Sardinia, oh 45171 (937) 446-2965 • (937) 402-8263

nathan (Bubba) Vogel 700 Decatur Pike Winchester, oh 45697 (513) 256-8370 • (937) 779-7835

kirker show cattle

scott show cattle

www.snlivestock.com

Chris Smith 3345 State route 756 Felicity, oh 45120 (513) 404-6100 • (513) 876-2661

Danny Kirker 822 Dry Fork road rarden, oh 45671 (937) 725-9689 • (740) 590-9232

Alan Scott 5407 Camp road Georgetown, oh 45121 (513) 702-3185 • (937) 213-0749

conn Brothers

manning show cattle

showcase cattle co.

www.clubcalves.com/bogiegreeneacres

Larry Conn 7923 Conn road russellville, oh 45168 (937) 213-7007 • (513) 314-0616 www.connbrothers.com

cluxton Family cattle Jeff Cluxton 5470 Mt. Aire road ripley, oh 45167 (937) 213-1252 • (937) 213-1637 www.cluxtonfamilycattle.com

cummings cattle

Bob Manning 3401 narrow Gauge road Winchester, oh 45697 (937) 695-0182 • (513) 505-0756

www.clubcalves.com/manningshowcattle.html

mootz Farms

nathan Mootz 5029 State route 138 hillsboro, oh 45133 (937) 288-2750 • (937) 402-8432

Brian & heather Cummings 5249 Anderson road hillsboro, oh 45133 (937) 763-0633 • (937) 763-5142 www.cummingscattle.com

www.scottfamilycattle.com

Josh & Kristen Souder 5555 eckmansville road Winchester, oh 45697 (937) 205-5937 • (937) 728-0366 www.showcasecattlecompany.com

white on the Dutch Steve White 4040 old Dutch road Manchester, oh 45144 (937) 681-8099 www.whiteonthedutch.org

wolFriDge & kelly long Kelly Long 4844 Anderson road hillsboro, oh 45133 (937) 763-0931 • (606) 782-1981 www.showsteers.com/wolfridge

join us for food, music, and fun!

SAt u r DAy n i Ght SoCiAL 7:00 p.m. - Midnight • White on the Dutch

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TYCOON Hannibal x Habanero x Payback

ACA Reg. # 337200 - Polled - THF-PHAC Available thru all major distributors Owned by Bellar Cattle - Wisner, Nebraska 402.380.3710 or 402.380.1652

Timesaver A leading son of Tycoon Kristin Russell’s Grand Champion Steer of the 2010 LSU Livestock Show

1. Bulls.

Long-necked, big-butted sons like Timesaver plus the top-seller of the 2010 Beautiful Beef Babes Sale. Extra hairy & big boned!

2. Heifers.

Winners and top-sellers around the country like recent daughters at $13,900 and $13,500. Extra size, extension, and always sound!

3. Steers.

Winners in every color and multiple breeds like the recent LSU Champion. Slick or fit, they’ve got the look.

4.Reliable Consistency.

Lindsey Rutt’s Res. Supreme Champion Heifer of the 2009 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

Easy-calving and good looking, Tycoon is the bull to rely on for awesome fronts, striking style, and power!

Plus,He’s Easy-Calving & THF! For immediate delivery of high-quality semen contact the owners at: Bellar Cattle - Wisner, Nebraska - 402.380.3710 or 402.380.1652

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Semen: $25/unit

800-443-6389 866-356-4565

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Sire: Dam: DOB: BW: Genetic:

t a C

Friction Double Stuff/X339U April 10, 2010 91 pounds THC, PHAF

The OwnerS:

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Thank you!

Thanks to all bidders and buyers who helped make our past sales so successful. For more information on semen or cattle give us a call or visit us at werningcattle.com.

WAGR Dream Catcher

CNS Dream On x 3C Melody (Subzero) • Customer satisfaction at its best. Owned with CK Cattle & Wager Cattle, SD

Remington Lock N Load

Remington On Target x Bar 15 Miss Knight • Sired an outstanding first calf crop. Owned with Lazy H Simmental.

Yardley High Regard

Yardley Impressive x Yardley Pinion • Exciting outcross that does everything right. • Topped Yardley’s 2010 sale at $30,000. Owned with Yardleys and John Goeken, SD

W/ C Wide Track 694Y

3C W/C Right Track W9462 x Miss Werning 694Y (Liberty) • $51,000 High Seller with an outcross pedigree, extraordinary data, and powerful phenotype. Owned with Larry Simmons Farms LLC.

W/C United 956Y

W/c No Remorse 763Y

TNT Tuition U238 x Miss Werning 956W (Bismarck) • $50,000 Second Yardley High Regard x DW Susanna 763Y (Focus) • The third high selling High Seller to NLC Simmentals, Hook Farms, and Eichaker Simmentals. A bull with incredible phenotype and calving-ease selected by Huston Cattle powerful SimAngus bull from every angle.

Co. 200 units sell online April 5, contact Mike Huston at 309-368-2615.

online at: werningcattle.com

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27262 424th Ave • Emery, South Dakota 57332 Home: 605-825-4219 • Dale: 605-661-3625 Scott: 605-682-9610 • JareD: 605-933-1661

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Sire: TNT Tuition U238 • Dam: Miss Werning 956W (Bismarck) • 1/2 SM, 1/2 AN • Homozygous Black and Polled

W/C UNiTed 956Y EPDs CED BW WW YW MM Marb REA API TI

12.6 -1.2 51.1 100.1 -1.0 .39 .38 128 85

The $50,000 Top-Selling SimAngus™bull!

NLC Werning cattle company

Simmental Ranch

27262 424th Ave • Emery, South Dakota 57332 Home: 605-825-4219 • DAle: 605-661-3625 Scott: 605-682-9610 • JAReD: 605-933-1661 werningcattle.com

ES eiChaCker SimmentalS 25446 445th Ave • Salem, South Dakota 57058 Steve: 605-425-2391 • RAPHAel: 605-425-2462 es@triotel.net • eichackersimmentals.com

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Rick & NalaNi l. chRisteNseN • DuNsmoRe 21830 372nd Ave • Wessington, South Dakota 57381 PHone: 605-458-2425 • Cell: 605-354-7523 cell: 605-350-5216

H /F

Hookfarms

11333 180th Street • Tracy, MN 56175 tom & SHannon Hook PHone: 507-629-4946 • cell: 507-829-5283 heRDsmaN, eD schmiDt: 507-530-2635 hookfarms@mvtvwireless.com • hookfarms.com

Semen: $50/unit

Volume discounts available.

Semen through Allied Genetic Resources.

between the pages

Building a Better Beef Business a look at Cattle VisioNs

Cattle Visions, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is at the forefront of providing beef producers with cutting-edge genetics in 15 different breed types backed by personalized customer service.

W

hat a difference a decade can make. In 2002,

Carl Newbrough

the Iraq war hadn’t begun yet; the Department of Homeland Security was newly created; Enron and other corporate scandals headlined the news; Eminem just released “8Mile,” the movie and soundtrack; Wynona Ryder was

convicted for shoplifting that year and our federal deficit was still in the billions era.

In 2002, a new semen company was also born – one that aspired to improve beef genetics, satisfy customer needs and help hard-working beef producers get more value out of their A.I. programs. Initially, two former co-workers with years of experi-

Lance and Wendy Ellsworth

ence together in another company were leasing bulls and selling semen out of their two homes. Carl Newbrough had the semen tanks at his house and shipped orders from there; Patty Helmka had the 800 number at hers where she leased bulls and took the orders. Their arrangement worked for several months this way.

Enter a third former co-worker who had years of experience under his belt working for and even co-founding other A.I. companies, Lance Ellsworth, who was ready to go out on his own.

A partnership was born and Cattle Visions was launched with headquarters in Columbia, MO. Patty Helmka

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Having worked together for three years already, Ellsworth and Newbrough, who both grew up in the beef cattle business, had similar philosophies about the A.I. industry and thought they could build a better business model – one that focused on beef instead of dairy, as many other companies functioned.

These days, their company is a pioneer in web-based semen marketing (in coordination with EDJE Technologies) and lists hundreds of bulls in its roster with more than 200 independent sales representatives in the field.

“I still consider us a relatively new company,” Ellsworth says. “We’ve prioritized the majority of our investment in buildings and semen tanks so far. We don’t own too many of the bulls, but we have seen a benefit to investing in some of the elite bulls that we feel comfortable having our stamp on. Customer service is our top priority, as is convenience of bull availability. We are, in my opinion, very honest in our appraisal of genetics, which I think is a rare quality in this business.

“When I get a direct call (from a semen buyer), I like to find out where they are going with their program,” he explains. “I ask them about what is working and what isn’t. Then I like to provide a short list of options that would be beneficial to them. I think they appreciate that personal attention.”

Part of Ellsworth’s responsibilities at Cattle Visions includes studying the genetics and trends in every breed so they can recruit the right bulls for the lineup, as well as know those bulls well enough to advise their customers on which sires will give them what they are specifically looking for to meet their breeding goals.

“A lot of breeders out there are followers, in that they will gravitate toward the hot bulls with the right pedigree. Then there are some breeders that try to produce the next great outcross-type sire,” he says. “I enjoy the challenge of seeking out both of those things.

“We strive to do our homework and keep our products at the forefront of the seedstock business, making sure that we can offer the leading sires that are going to be in demand. It’s not easy,” Ellsworth explains. “I see 90 percent of the animals in our lineup, and I can tell you what traits you can expect. For example, some bulls are sounder than others, etc. But the bull has to be good to start with. Sometimes, the better bulls aren’t necessarily the one that are promoted as much, and I try to make it part of

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my job to tell the public about them.”

Though he jokes that it’s caused him to “pull all his hair out,” all the behind-the-scenes work is also probably one of the reasons that Cattle Visions is a prime source where club calf breeders go to get the best in multi-breed genetics.

“I love it when our customers report their success stories back to us,” he adds. “In fact, I can’t imagine doing anything else. What I like about my job is the fact that my whole life and background have gone into this business, from raising cattle to studying animal science and ag journalism at the University of Wisconsin, to judging on a livestock team. It is a perfect fit.”

Carl Newbrough laughingly says his part of the business is at the south end of a cow.

Newbrough, also, raises cattle and has a practical understanding of producers’ challenges on the farm to implement A.I. and synchronization protocol. Well-known in Missouri, where he provides on-the-farm A.I. services to

both purebred and commercial breeders, Newbrough leads the sought-after A.I. schools that Cattle Visions operates several times a year in the Columbia office.

He attended A.I. school back in 1970, when people who knew how to A.I. were very few and far between and commercial cattlemen wouldn’t touch it. Ironically, Newbrough got his start in the A.I. business because he wanted to improve his calves so that his daughter could be more competitive in the show ring. Once he started using A.I., not only did his daughter start winning more, he also started getting calls from neighbors to A.I. some cows for them.

“Eventually, I realized I needed to start charging for it, and things just blossomed from there,” he explains. “I stayed independent for a

long time, even though I had offers to go work for some of the big companies. I did finally go to work for a company called Genetic Horizons, where I worked with Patty and also met Lance.”

Nowadays, Patty is the office manager for Cattle Visions and Newbrough gives credit for a lot of the company’s success to her. “She’s just the greatest. I probably wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for her. It’s been a team deal from the get-go. Sales have increased over time, and we’ve been lucky to be pretty successful, I guess. We have good employees and we do use a lot of part-time help – mainly college kids.”

If you call into Cattle Visions to order semen or an A.I. certificate, the friendly voice you hear on the other end of the phone probably belongs to Heather Dodd, customer service representative. Dodd has been with the company for three years.

During his 40 years in the business, Newbrough has seen a lot of change as it relates to the use of A.I. technology.

“Synchronization didn’t exist back then; it was all done by heat detection,” he says. “Embryo transfer was only done thru surgery, now it’s all done by flushing, and that’s a good thing. There’s already a lot of it, but I think we’ll see more and more flushing in the future.

“To me, it has always made sense for everybody to use A.I. You know, farmers are hardheaded,” he says with a chuckle. “But you hit them with something in the pocketbook and they get it. Today, it’s a whole different ballgame. You have to use better, proven genetics to get top dollar. Just turning any old common bull out doesn’t work anymore.

“We get a lot of calls at the office and people coming in to ask about how it works,” Newbrough says. “The hardest part for a commercial producer is the extra work, management and nutrition. With seedstock breeders, nutrition (meaning cows being too thin to breed) isn’t usually a problem. But for people who don’t understand the nutritional aspect involved, there can be some disappointment when they don’t get the conception rates they read about in a book. Not always, but in some cases it happens.”

between the pages In terms of teaching folks about synchronization protocol, Newbrough shares the two protocols that he’s seen success with, but is sure to give folks all of their options so they can choose whatever protocol they think will work best at home.

If you ever get the chance to meet Carl in person, I suspect he could tell you a good many stories about all the people he’s taught to A.I. cattle over the last 40 years. He has taught boys and girls as young as 13, a good many wives who were sent to A.I. school by their husbands “because their hands were smaller,” (he chuckles at that excuse) a number of retirees who are new to the cattle business and everything in between.

“You can learn at whatever age you want to learn,” Newbrough states emphatically, adding that being willing to listen and set your ego aside helps, too.

With the first decade of Cattle Vision’s success under their belt, Ellsworth and Newbrough are still dreaming of bigger and better for their company. For his part, Ellsworth believes there is huge growth potential for A.I. in all segments of the beef cattle business “With today’s cattle prices, it will easily be the biggest year for A.I.,” he says. “I think the number of beef producers currently using A.I. is only something like 6 percent. With branded beef programs like Certified Angus Beef®, premiums and demand for the type of cattle that can meet their requirements are at an all-time high. Through the use of A.I., cow-calf producers can easily access the genetics to meet branded beef requirements. I believe more pro-

ducers using Angus genetics, even commercial breeders, will be using A.I. “In the club calf segment, demand for A.I. sires has never been hotter! Even in the seedstock business, nearly every breeder ought to be using A.I. sires for the added value of EPDs and the other information they can utilize.

There is value to be gained in every segment.”

From Newbrough’s perspective (who lost his wife of 55 years just last year), the business has been good to him and his family, and it’s something he’s always loved to do.

“It’s always fun, always a challenge,” he says.

“It’s a good feeling at the end of the day to know you’ve accomplished the task. The cattle business is here to stay and people will always eat beef. You get tired of chicken! But it’s also a people business. You meet a lot of fine people in this business. I wouldn’t change anything about it.”

Heather Dodds

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

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nderstanding Trace Minerals and Beef Cattle

Professor To Producer

Producers have long known the benefits of adding mineral supplements to cattle diets. Traditional mineral supplementation has been achieved with inorganic mineral sources. Within the last two decades, science and technology have allowed organic mineral sources to be utilized. Accordingly, some feed manufacturers and distributors now recommend the use of these more expensive organic minerals. Most of the organic minerals marketed are classified as metal complexes, chelates or proteinates. In abbreviated form, by definition: “A metal amino acid complex is the product resulting from the complex of a soluble metal salt with an amino acid. A metal chelate is the product resulting from the reaction of a metal ion with an amino acid in covalent bonding. A metal proteinate is the product resulting from the chelation of a soluble mineral salt with amino acids or partially hydrolyzed protein” Basically organic minerals cost more because of the increased cost of manufacturing them. Typically feed companies justify the increased cost because complexed, chelated or proteinated minerals have supposedly greater biological availability. I use the word supposedly because some products marketed as chelates or proteinates have claims of effectiveness that are still being evaluated. In addition, the term bioavailability is often used incorrectly. In reference to minerals, bioavailability can be defined as the proportion of the ingested element that is absorbed (digested), transported to its site of action and converted to a physiologically active form. Therefore, bioavailability implies not only absorption, but also utilization of the mineral for a specific function. Absorption of mineral elements is often a major limitation of their utilization by the animal.

Clearly some commercial products containing organic minerals (chelated minerals) are recognized as effective. However, an increase in bioavailability of a mineral will generally not justify the cost of a chelated element. There must also be an accompanying improvement in performance or animal safety from element toxicity in order to justify the additional cost.

So, what are minerals? Minerals are defined as solid, crystalline substances with a definite chemical composition (copper, zinc, manganese, etc.). Minerals come from the earth as both metal and non-metallic elements. They must be utilized as natural elements of nature. There are seven macro minerals (Ca, Cl, Na, K, P, Mg, S) and 10 trace minerals (Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, F, I, Mn, Mo, Se, Zn), required for animal life. All minerals are elements, but not all elements are minerals. For example limestone, (CaCO3 – calcium carbonate) is a mineral that nutritionists use as a source of calcium (an element required by cattle).

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Ca-Calcium

Cl - Chloride

NA - Sodium

K - Potassium

P - Phosphorous

Mg - Magnesium

S - Sulfur

Co - Colbalt

Cr - Chromium

Fe - Iron

F - Fluorine

I - Iodine

Mn - Manganese

Mo - Molybdenum

Se - Selenium

Zn - Zinc

Why are minerals important? Every system in the body is dependent upon various elements to function properly. The immune, reproductive, hormone, digestive, nervous and skeletal systems are all affected by minerals. Four elements (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen) comprise 96 percent of the body’s makeup. Muscle is composed of CHON, S and P. Fat is composed of CHO and some P. Bone is primarily Ca and P. The remaining 4 percent of the body is composed of other elements.

Why the need for mineral supplementation? There are mineral deficiencies in common feedstuffs. The only way for animals to receive sufficient elements for optimum production is through mineral supplementation.

How are elements absorbed into the body? Inorganic and chelated minerals are absorbed by the body differently. Inorganic minerals are absorbed in the first part of the small intestine where the digesta is very acidic. Metal Amino Acid Chelates are absorbed later in the small intestine after the point where bile is introduced. Chelates are then carried across the intestinal walls in a similar process as amino acids (the building blocks of protein). As a result, Metal Amino Acid Chelates are up to 600 percent more bioavailable than their inorganic minerals counterparts. Many inorganic elements are poorly absorbed ranging from 40 percent to 80 percent absorption. Generally, chelated minerals have a higher absorption rate than the elements inorganic form.

Should only chelated minerals or only inorganic minerals be used in cattle diets? Producers can use either chelated minerals or inorganic minerals. Some nutritionists recommend that producers use a combination of both chelated and inorganic minerals to take advantage of the differences in absorption sites between chelated and inorganic minerals to complete an animal’s nutritional requirements.

Why can’t a producer just feed more inorganic mineral to address a specific element deficiency? Why is there value for including a chelated mineral? Another important aspect of mineral supplementation is the fact that the cheapest mineral mixture may not be the least expensive mineral mixture. Most low-cost inorganic mineral supplements contain minerals in the oxide form. Generally Continued on Page 243

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Plan your trips carefully. Combine short trips into one to do all your errands. Avoid traveling during rush hours if possible, to reduce fuelconsumption patterns such as starting and stopping and numerous idling periods. Consider joining a car pool (trailer pool anyone?)

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According to Mythbusters, dropping the tailgate on a pickup truck generally will not improve your gas mileage. In fact, it will usually reduce it.

From an auto industry insider: “Fuel brand is extremely important!

Buy your fuel only at the ‘Top Tier’ rated retailers (Chevron, Shell, Unocal, and Texaco). I have been involved with several precisely controlled tests where discount fuels (specifically ARCO, Costco, USA Brand, among a half dozen others) were compared to the 4 ‘Top Tier’ brand fuels and the difference in savings is astonishing.

The reason for this is not because of the additional fuel cleaning additives, it is because the discount fuels are less expensive (per gallon) than the Top Tier fuels because of their higher ethanol content (generally 9.5% to 10.5% for the discount fuels and only 8% to 9% with the Top Tier fuels) allowing the discount fuels to have a lower pump price due to a greater tax incentive for using a higher percentage of ethanol. (FYI: My local fireman also says these cheaper fuels make it very hard to put out your car if it is on fire.)

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Don’t go home between shows. Consider this summer your “Tour” season. Bum a place to stay and something to eat from friends who live near the next show.

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the buzz outside the barn If you would like to contribute to our Entertainment Review section or have book/movie/tv/ music suggestions for us, please drop a note to Sharla at sharla@theshowcircuit.com

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Nops Trials by DonalD Mccaig Read it and weep. “Nops Trials,” considered a classic, is the rare novel whose poignant tale will haunt you long after you’ve read it. The two main characters, a man and his dog, endure way more than their fair share of troubles and there are sections in this book that will make any grown up who’s ever loved a dog just sob at the cruelty inflicted by others. It’s worth sharing their pain, however, because the love and deep devotion between this farmer and his Border Collie are equally powerful. McCaig gives you insight into what each is thinking, even developing a special language for the dogs to speak to each other, so that you can truly appreciate to the special connection between the dog and his master.

Lewis Burkholder is a livestock farmer, which is all he ever wanted to be. Having shown sheep and cattle as a young man, Lewis is now a soon-to-be grandfather who loves his family, his land, livestock and competing in dog trials. Nop is a young, intelligent and very talented Border Collie who lives to work the “woolies” as he calls them and please Lewis. On Christmas Day, Nop is stolen and thus begins a heart-breaking adventure that takes him further and further away from his beloved Lewis and into all kinds of danger. As Lewis relentlessly searches for his beloved dog, facing down thugs and getting on the wrong side of the law himself, he also has to reconcile himself with some painful things in his own life that have distanced him from his family. McCaig’s story is as suspenseful as it is moving and the reader won’t know what to expect until the very end.

our take: I usually love to read good books over and over, but this is one that I’ll probably only read once because it just touches a raw nerve

about unnecessary suffering in this world, for both animals and humans. Having said that, I am so glad I did read it at least once. McCaig has a knack for capturing familiar rural traditions and sentiment in ways that are both comforting and compelling. His characters will undoubtedly remind you of someone you know – and either admire or despise. “Nop’s Trials” is simply unforgettable.

other books by DoNalD MCCaig

Rhett Butler’s People • Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men • A Useful Dog • The Dog Wars • Nop’s Hope

worth watching Billed as “The Inspirational True Story of Richard Wallrath,” this movie was made for two reasons: 1) to help alcoholics and the spouses and children of alcoholics and 2) support scholarship endowments for Texas FFA and 4-H youth. Even if you aren’t a Texan, however, “Deep in the Heart” is worth your time if you get the opportunity to watch it, because it is about us – those of us with imperfect families, those of us who realize the importance of youth programs and those of us whose faith gets them through whatever life brings us.

The film was first rolled out in Texas, and depending on its success may play in other areas, but will also be released on DVD eventually.

It is the life story of Richard “Dick” Wallrath, “whose personal demons caused him to hit rock bottom. After losing everything – job, family and hope – Richard found the strength through faith that made him realize a strong family and the love of his children were the measure of a man’s suc-

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cess. With his sons, he went on to build a successful business (Champion Windows) and used his success to become the largest single individual benefactor of Texas 4-H and FFA, providing educational scholarships.

Wallrath is well-known for purchasing show steers at the Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston and Austin livestock shows, setting record prices and making it possible for hundreds of kids to go to college. At Houston alone, he is said to have donated more than $3.5 million. His foundation annually awards 140 scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each to deserving FFA and 4-H kids in his home state. They are given in honor of his late daughter, Deede. Altogether, his donations to the education of Texas kids involved in agriculture add up to $5 million and counting.

Why give back specifically through FFA and 4-H? In a video on the movie’s official website (deepintheheartmovie.com), Wallrath explains: “FFA students are all taught about honesty, integrity and decency, things I believe in myself.”

“It was great; a very inspiring and heart-warming movie about trials and tribulations. I highly recommend this movie, especially to those involved in the show industry, 4-H and FFA!” says guest reviewer Breann Pritchard, education and special programs coordinator at Beefmaster Breeders United.

Notable Cast MeMbers:

Val Kilmer • Jon Gries • D.B. Sweeney • Elaine Hendrix

Dates & Deadlines • • gelBvieh JuNior ClaSSiC • • Chillicothe, Mo. July 2-6, 2012 Entry Deadline: June 1, 2012 www.gelbvieh.org

• • NatioNal JuNior Angus Show • • Louisville, KY July 15-21, 2012 Entry Deadline: June 1 www.njas.info

• • JuNior NatioNal hereford expo • • Grand Island, Neb. July 2-8, 2012 Early Bird Entry Deadline: May 1; Final Deadline: June 1 www.jrhereford.org

• • BeefmAster JuNior NatioNal Show • • Bryan/College Station, TX July 23-28, 2012 Entry deadline: June 1 www.beefmasters.org

• • NatioNal JuNior limousin Show aNd CoNgreSS • • Des Moines, Iowa July 7-14, 2012 Entry deadline: May 15 www.nalf.org

• • NatioNal JuNior BrAngus Show & Futurity • • West Monroe, Louisiana July 15-21, 2012 Entry Deadline: May 15; Late Entrie Deadline: June 1 www.junior.gobrangus.com

• • NatioNal JuNior mAine-Anjou Show • • Lima, Ohio June 16-22, 2012 Entry deadline: May 1, 2012 http://www.maine-anjou.org/junior/2012jrnational.html

• • BrAunvieh JuNior NatioNalS • • Hope, Arkansas June 3-6, 2012 Entry Deadline: May 10 braunvieh.org

• • North ameriCaN JuNior red Angus eveNt • • Hutchison, KS June 20-23, 2012 Entry Deadline: May 15, 2012 www.jrredangusshow.com

• • ChArolAis Jr. Nat’l Show & leaderShip CoNFereNCe • • Grand Island, Neb. June 17-22, 2012 Early Entry Deadline: May 1; Late Entry Deadline: May 10 www.charolaisusa.com

• • Nat’l Jr. shorthorn Show & youth CoNFereNCe • • Grand Island, Neb. June 25-30, 2012 Entry deadline: May 1 www.juniorshorthorn.com

• • ChiAninA NatioNal JuNior heiFer Show • • Lima, Ohio June 16-22, 2012 Entry deadline: May 1, 2012 www.chicattle.org

• • simmentAl NatioNal ClaSSiC • • Lima, Ohio July 7-13, 2012 Entry deadline: May 16 www.juniorsimmental.org April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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Sarah Vickland Will Shaffer

Showman

Kate Shaffer 17 Carthage, MO

Kate Shaffer

Breeds you show

Charolais

Will Shaffer 17 Carthage, MO

Charolais

Bailey Buck 18 Madill, OK

Maine-Anjou, Hereford, and whatever else comes along!

Emma Vickland Maine-Anjou, 17 Chi, Simmental, Longmont, CO Angus, Hereford, Crossbred

Sarah Patricia Vickland 21 Longmont, CO

Emma Vickland

Siblings

Will Hanging out with (twin my friends and brother) going to games.

Watching sports, especially Univ. of Missouri.

Kate (twin sister)

Only child!

Mark, Sarah, Hannah, Grant, Vada, and Hans

Chianina, Maine- Mark, Emma, Anjou, MaineHannah, Grant, Tainer, Shorthorn, Vada, and Hans Hereford, and Crossbreds

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Activities outside the show ring

FFA

Bailey Buck

Favorites

Pet peeve

Names of your current steers/heifers

Movie/TV: Old Two-and- When somebody Gypsy and Calamity A-Half Men, Tombstone, changes the radio Jane Shawshank Redemption. station, and you’re Music: country and all listening to a kinds; Man in the Mirror. song.

Movie/TV: NCIS Music: As long as it’s country Book: Inheritance series

Heifers that will Still have not decided not hold their on a name for my curheads up. rent show heifer.

Movie/TV: 10 Things I People cracking Shooting Hate About You their knuckles, hoops, sleeping, Music: George Strait and banging of pots and just hangin’ The Red Hot Chili Peppers and pans, and out.

Book: Pretty much any- driving slow in thing Nicholas Sparks! the fast lane.

Livestock judging

Movie/TV: Criminal Minds Music: Jason Aldean and Justin Moore Book: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

Tennis and traveling

Movie/TV: Saturday Night Live Music: Nicki Minaj & Luke Bryan Book: One Heartbeat Away by Mark Cahill

When people don’t blow the water off show cattle’s ears.

Traffic and hypocrites

Vicky and Baby Jan

Tumor, Buddy, Holms, Minaj, Pretty Woman, Carter Lady, Churchill Lady, Maximus, Super Woman

Pretty Woman and Lady Maxium

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What quality/ What do you Weird habit/ skill to you have Favorite subject want to be when skill/fact about that you’re most in school you grow up? you proud of?

I’m not exactly sure, but I hope it is something to do with cattle.

I can be pretty creative sometimes.

Probably my Ag I have to have my class. heifers’ hair lying perfectly.

I change my mind I never get bored every day, though at a show, because I will most likely re-reading books stay in the agrinever gets old. culture field.

Agriculture

I’ll see where the My ability to next few years make someone take me. Possibly laugh! a dentist or something with animal genetics.

Science

A physician’s assistant or work for a breed association

History

I am dedicated and passionate about showing cattle and livestock judging.

Event Manager/ I always find a Coordinator way to succeed at anything I put my mind to.

Mathematics

I like to read.

I am deathly afraid of spiders!

Favorite show memory so far

Most embarrassing stock show moment

My first Charolais Junior Nationals.

When I was little I went in the show ring the wrong way. Backwards!

At the MO State Fair behind There are quite a few embarrassing the Charolais barn after chores ones, but the most embarrassing are done, eating the best meals would have to be when I started going ever tasted and playing wash- the wrong way after entering the show ers or cowboy golf. ring when I was little.

A combination of winning the OYE steer show, Maine, MaineTainer, and Hereford Junior Nationals!

I was headed to the show ring, and I tripped over a rolled up mat in the aisle and stumbled into a bucket of water and got soaking wet. My dad dried me off with the blower the best he could before I went into the ring!

I think showing in Watching my sister win the the color purple is Louisville bad luck. steer show in 2009.

I was trampled on and knocked out in the middle of the ring by my steer, “Old Yeller,” and Brad Winegardner came to my rescue. LOL!

I’m completely obsessed with my puppy, Aubrey! I talk to her all the time!

Exhibiting the Grand Cham- I was showing at my county fair, and I pion Steer at the 2009 NAILE! went to touch my steer’s tail with my Getting the “slap & shake” on show stick, and the hook went where those green shavings is some- it’s not supposed to. My steer went thing I will never forget! nuts! He got away from me and never trusted me again! Oops!

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courtesy of Matthew E. O’Donnell, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

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even Steps to Reach Your Retirement Goals With Tax Day looming, take measures now to maximize savings and secure your finances for the future.

In these days of market volatility and tax uncertainty, you need to make sure you’re doing all you can to make the most of your retirement savings. Here are seven actions to take before April 17 to maximize your retirement strategy.

1. Contribute to an IRA to maximize your savings A key way to build your retirement savings is to continue contributing to your IRA. You have until April 17, 2012, to make your 2011 IRA contribution of as much as $6,000.1 At the same time, you can make your 2012 contribution of an additional $6,000,1 allowing a year or more of additional growth potential on your contribution.

The advantages of contributing to your IRA include: • Earnings with tax-deferred growth potential.

• Potentially tax-deductible contributions (subject to IRS eligibility rules).

• Access to a wide array of investment options.

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2. Set up automatic contributions for investing ease.

There’s no chance you’ll forget to make a contribution when it’s done automatically for you. With the Funds Transfer Service, you can set up an automatic IRA contribution schedule for your 2011 contribution and for future years. It’s a fast, free and flexible service that lets you make IRA contributions through electronic transfers from your other financial accounts.

You can either set up a one-time transfer or establish a recurring schedule to make your IRA contributions over time.Once you specify the dates and amounts, your funds will transfer as scheduled.

3. Diversify your savings to better manage taxes in retirement.

No one knows what the tax future holds. Diversifying your retirement assets among tax-free, tax-deferred and taxable accounts may help you reduce your exposure to future tax increases and provide greater flexibility for managing your income stream in retirement.

If you have only 401(k) or tax-deferred IRA assets, now may be a good time to put some money into a taxable or Roth IRA. (If all your retirement assets go into tax-deferred retirement accounts, you’ll owe taxes on every cent you withdraw.)

As far as tax-free (tax-deductible) investments go: If your income is too high to take advantage of tax-free contribution opportunities, you can still contribute to your IRA with a taxable (nondeductible) contribution and continue to build your savings.

4. Invest in a Roth IRA for a tax-free future.

If you’re someone who feels strongly that you will remain in a high tax bracket in retirement and that taxes will inevitably go up, consider putting more of your savings into a Roth IRA and benefit from tax-free income in retirement.

Roth IRA assets will one day provide either tax-free income to you in retirement or a tax-free inheritance for your beneficiaries.2 Roth assets enjoy tax-free growth potential, and withdrawals are

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typically tax-free.2 A Roth IRA also offers additional advantages: • Income planning flexibility. With a traditional IRA, at age 70½ you must stop contributing and begin taking minimum distributions, even if you’re still earning income. With a Roth, however, there is no contribution cutoff—provided income requirements are met—and no rule about when you must begin tapping into the account. Roth assets have the potential to grow as long as you want, allowing you to make withdrawals as needed or forgo them altogether.

• Wealth transfer advantages. If the assets in your IRA are not needed to fund your retirement, a Roth IRA can be an effective wealth planning tool for beneficiaries. They can enjoy continued asset growth potential and won’t have to pay taxes when they withdraw the assets.

Because of income limitations, not everyone can contribute to a Roth. But anyone can convert to a Roth—so if you have savings in a traditional IRA or an employer plan, consider converting all or a portion of those assets.

To help you determine whether a Roth conversion is right for you, talk to your tax advisor regarding your tax situation and ask your financial advisor to prepare a Roth Conversion Analysis.

5. Review your beneficiaries for smooth wealth transfer.

If your life has undergone any changes that could influence who inherits your retirement savings, now is a good time to conduct a beneficiary review with your financial advisor. Review all your accounts to make sure the savings you’re building now will be transferred according to your wishes.

Remember that beneficiary designations on an IRA supersede a will. Also, if you converted an account into a Roth IRA, your beneficiary designations may not have carried over. Check with your financial advisor to make sure your beneficiary information is aligned.

6. Rebalance for asset allocation alignment.

Your overall investment strategy helps dictate your asset allocation strategy. Markets change, and investments shift in value. To prevent inadvertently taking on more (or less) risk than you’re prepared to, your retirement savings shouldn’t be weighted too heavily in any direction. Remain within your risk tolerance by rebalancing your retirement asset allocation so that it’s properly aligned with your investment strategy. Work with your financial advisor to rebalance on a regular basis.

7. Consolidate accounts for greater control over investment direction.

If you’re like most people, you have retirement savings scattered among several different financial institutions and several different kinds of accounts. That means your retirement money may not be working as efficiently for you as it could be. This is especially the case if you have money sitting in former employers’ 401(k) accounts that are experiencing underwhelming performance or are not aligned with your current retirement strategy.

One retirement account with different investment vehicles working together is much easier to keep track of than several disparate accounts.

Plus, consolidating all your retirement savings in one place—and into an IRA that provides a wide variety of investment options—lends you greater control over how your money is working for your future. It’s especially important to consider consolidating retirement accounts if you’ve recently changed jobs or if your employer has merged with another company or gone out of business.

Review all your assets with your financial advisor, who can develop a retirement strategy specific to your needs. That way, you can help ensure that your retirement savings are working in tandem with your retirement strategy.

1 Maximum contributions for a taxpayer under age 50 is $5,000. This limit is for all of your IRAs combined, so please take that into account when calculating your contributions.

2 Distributions of earnings are tax-free if made at least five years after the year of the taxpayer’s first Roth IRA contribution and after age 59½ or due to death or disability or for a first-time home purchase. Withdrawals of contributions are not taxed.

If you already have a traditional IRA with pretax dollars (i.e., deductible contributions or rollovers from qualified plans), you should consult with your tax advisor about the aggregation rules that will apply if you convert any traditional IRA assets to a Roth IRA. Asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining financial markets. There may be a potential tax implication with a rebalancing strategy. Please consult with your tax advisor before implementing such a strategy.

Tax laws are complex and subject to change. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. This material was not intended or written to be used for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. Individuals are urged to consult with their personal tax or legal advisors to understand the tax and related consequences of any actions or investments described herein.

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Professor to Producer - Continued from Page 236 speaking, oxides are less absorbable than sulfates or carbonates. The mere fact that a mineral mixture contains the appropriate chemical level of the specific element does not guarantee that the animal can effectively utilize that form of the (element) mineral.

In problem situations, there also, may be benefit in providing mineral chelates or proteinates. However, mineral chelates and proteinates are expensive compared to oxides, sulfates and carbonates. Adding additional elemental inorganic minerals can cause significant antagonistic activities between minerals. For example, if a producer adds too much Copper Sulfate to the diet it can result in Copper toxicity issues or a decrease in rumen bacterial populations. With the formation of an electrically neutral chelate, mineral antagonism does not occur. This is the result of stabilization of the element with glycine (an amino acid).

In summary, proper mineral supplementation may be just as important as energy and protein nutrition to maintain optimum beef cattle production. Providing a well-fortified mineral supplement to cattle should be at the foundation of any reproductive management program for beef cows. Generally inorganic mineral supplementation will be adequate. However, under intensive, high production, cattle under stress from activities such as embryo transfer, superovulation and flushing, high growth rate, superior milk production, prolonged show-road travel, weaning stress, etc. may respond to chelated mineral supplementation.

his Could Be The Year for Grass Tetany

By Dr. Dave Sparks, DVM - Oklahoma State University Area Extension Food Animal Quality and Health Specialist

Grass tetany is a serious and often fatal metabolic disease caused by low blood levels of magnesium. It is also known as grass staggers or wheat pasture poisoning. It most commonly affects older cows early in lactation, but it may also occur in any cattle. It occurs most commonly when cattle are grazing lush, immature grass and it often affects the best cows in the herd. It is typically a late winter or early spring problem coinciding with the rapid growth of cool season grasses.

Across much of Oklahoma this winter, anyone would have a hard time classifying pastures as “lush” but don’t let the first look fool you. In many pastures, the old growth from last summer is gone and cattle are eating almost exclusively new green growth. Recent temperature and moisture conditions are conducive to rapid growth of the cool-season grasses and I have already heard of several herds experiencing dead or down cows with low blood magnesium levels. High levels of nitrogen fertilization reduce magnesium availability, especially in soils that are high in potassium or aluminum.

While in veterinary practice in northwest Arkansas, we always expected to see multiple grass tetany cases when the fescue started rapid growth after application of poultry litter. In western Oklahoma, it is common in cows grazing wheat pasture when moderate temperatures are combined with high levels of nitrogen application.

Signs of grass tetany begin with an uncoordinated gait and end up with recumbence, convulsions and death. The course can progress rapidly and animals are often found dead without any prior signs being observed.

Evidence of thrashing will usually surround the dead animal. Intravenous calcium may cause a response in a few cases, but more often has no effect.

Luckily, prevention is more effective than treatment. Graze less susceptible cattle, such as calves, yearlings or dry cows, on pastures where problems are likely to occur. Dolomite or high Mg limestone can increase the availability of magnesium while raising the pH of the soil. On highrisk pastures, the use of a mineral with high magnesium content increases the blood magnesium levels and alleviates the potential for problems.

Since there is very little capacity for storage and rapid mobilization of magnesium, supplemental magnesium must be consumed on a daily basis. If the supplement is allowed to run out the cattle are suddenly again at risk.

In these times of high cattle prices, coupled with high input costs, every calf counts. By the time you realize you have a grass tetany problem it is probably too late to do much except dispose of the carcasses and figure out what you are going to tell the banker. In this case an ounce of prevention truly does equal a pound of cure.

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Announcing...

That’s right! We recognize the incredible talent and potential among our young readers, and we want to encourage them in their educational and professional pursuits!

Partner Organization Division

The Show Circuit appreciates the alliances we’ve created with the members of the Oklahoma Club Calf Association (OCCA), Missouri Club Calf Association (MCCA), and Kansas Club Calf Association (KCCA).

These groups are doing great things to promote camaraderie, sportsmanship, and animal agriculture r get you in their states. Their members receive a year-long subscription to The Show Circuit, and we’re happy Wannation involved? e a to share their news, information, and points each month. And now... we’re proud to encourage one organiz to cultivate the suapms all member from each group in their educational goals by offering scholarships! gro ve We’d lo ip with junior ur group • One scholarship will be available to a member from each organization (OCCA, MCCA, and KCCA). h yo s n e v io relat country! Ha oland at • Each of the scholarships will be for the amount of $250.

R e ll h a t c r r ove ss • Eligible applicants must be a current high school senior or undergraduate college student who is a nage isor/ma -8690 to discu v d a paid member of their respective organization.

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Career Path Division

We will also be offering four scholarships available to students from any state who show an intention to pursue careers in agriculture.

• Applicants will be divided into four career/college major areas: Ag Communications, Animal Science, Ag Business/Econ, and Other/General Agriculture majors.

• Each of the scholarships will be for the amount of $500.

• Eligible applicants must be a current high school senior or undergraduate college student.

General notes

• applications are available for download at www.theshowcircuit.com/scholarships.html.

• Members of our partner organizations may also be considered for the Career Path Division, but no applicant will receive more than one scholarship. For example, if a KCCA member wins the Ag Communications scholarship, he/she will then be removed from consideration for the KCCA scholarship.

• Applications must be submitted by May 1st.

• Applications will be evaluated by Show Circuit personnel, as well as industry leaders.

• Winners will be featured in the June/July issue of The Show Circuit.

Scholarship questions may be directed to Carrie Behlke at carrie@theshowcircuit.com.

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avorite Quotes of the B.S. Month

“You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims.”- Harriet Woods “A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” - Muhammad Ali

“If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.” - Michael Jordan “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do and liking how you do it.” - Maya Angelou “The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” - Norman Peale “Your attitude is either the lock on, or the key to, the door of success.” - Denis Waitley “I always prefer to believe in the best of everybody - it saves so much trouble.” - Rudyard Kipling “It’s not over when you’re losing terribly... its over when you quit.”

Brad Hook B.S.

by Brad Hook

“You can lead a human to knowledge, but you can’t make it think.”

“You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both those are temporary. The only lasting thing is self motivation.”

- Homer Rice “What we must decide is how we are valuable rather than how valuable we are.” - Cowboy Wisdom of the Day “If your dog thinks you’re the greatest person in the world, don’t seek a second opinion.” - Jim Fiebig “If you are afraid of failure you don’t deserve to be successful!” - Charles Barkley

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Do you have a photo celebrating the great outdoors?

Due to the popular response we received, we’ll be sharing bits and bites of SC Outdoors throughout the year. Submit your stories or photos to sharla@theshowciruit.com.

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WEIRD WIlDlIfE fact

Did you know that some herbivores, including deer and sheep, If you’re in need of a new recipe for venison, armadillo, bear, beaver, boar, duck, elk have been caught eating eggs, and many more game-centered entrees, visit www.wildgamereceipes.org. You can find nestlings and adult birds? Weird links for seasonings, sausage making and appliances from Wine with Food, based out but true. Researchers at the Tall Timbers Research Station & Land of Locust Valley, NY. Here is one of their recipes: Conservancy in Florida using micro-camera surveillance to understand which predators were depredating quail nests caught a white-tailed doe on tape in HonEy BakED PHEasant 2002 eating quail eggs out of a nest. You can watch the video Legs and breast of 1 pheasant, skinned 2 cups honey at http://www.talltimbers.org/images/gamebird/video/deer.mpg.

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Other deer-on-bird attacks have been documented in Dust pheasant pieces with onion powder. Melt 3/4 cup butter in skillet over the grasslands of North Dakota, where scientists videotaped medium heat. Brown pheasant pieces and place in a lightly oiled 9x13 glass white-tailed deer eating nestling songbirds in four different casserole. Sprinkle with parsley. Add honey and 1/4 cup butter to the skillet. nests, mostly at night. Scientists in Scotland have discovered Mix well until butter is melted and then pour over the pheasant (should come that red deer on the island of Rum are eating the heads and about halfway up on the pheasant pieces). Seal the baking dish with alumilegs of baby seabird chicks – they believe it provides the num foil and bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees. deer extra calcium they need to grow antlers in a mineraldeficient environment. There are also reports of bird-eating sheep in the Shetland Islands. National Geographic is reportUpcoming hUnting dates of interest edly filming a documentary about the strange phenomenon in Scotland. ...In MIssourI However, if you can’t wait for National Geographic to • Turkey (spring): April 16-May 6 come out with the show, just search youtube for a video • Geese (Ligh Geese Conservation Order): February 1-April 30 called “deer eating a bird,” posted by babyford64. You’ll get a • Groundhog: May 7-December 15 clear, close-up view of a young buck having birdy for dinner ...In GeorGIa somewhere in the American South, judging by the charming accent of the narrator.

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This column is the second in 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 Cowan, American Hereford Association SC: What is your background – were you raised on a farm or ranch?

I grew up on a third-generation family farm in Northwest Iowa where we raised Shorthorns and commercial cattle. My brother and I were active in 4-H and the Iowa Junior Shorthorn Association. I attended South Dakota State University and majored in animal science and ag journalism and was on the livestock judging team. This led me to an internship with the American Shorthorn Association and later a job at the American Hereford Association.

SC: Would you describe for us what you really do (sometimes job titles aren’t reflective of the actual work): I am the director of junior activities and foundation for the American Hereford Association, and I get the opportunity to work with Hereford youth and their families from across the country. My job is very multifaceted, from planning and attending Hereford shows and events, to fundraising and working with sponsors and donors, there is definitely something different every day.

As the youth director, throughout the year I spend most of my time event planning and marketing as I manage the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) and PRIDE Leadership Convention. I also advise the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) board of directors and work closely with various committees who host the JNHE and assist with our youth programs. The Junior National Hereford Expo has grown into one of the largest single breed youth events in the country, as it showcases close to 1,200 head of cattle and 700 Hereford youth.

In the foundation role, my focus is fundraising with the goal to grow the Hereford Youth Foundation (HYFA) to $5 million. I work closely with the HYFA Board of Directors planning events and promoting the benefits of the foundation to our membership. The foundation and the NJHA go hand and hand with HYFA, awarding $50,000 in scholarships each year and helping to support the JNHE and PRIDE Conventions. Last year, I was lucky enough to help plan “The Harvest” fundraiser event that we held in Sonoma, Calif. We generated close to $300,000 at the auction that night to support scholarship and education for the youth. Orchestrating events like this and working with the HYFA board and all our gracious supporters and donors is definitely an added bonus to my job here as the youth director.

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

Thirteen years ago I started as a communication assistant at the American Hereford Association and from there spent a few years as the editor of the Hereford World and on the association side have always worked with the national shows and marketing. So when the youth director position came open, it was a natural fit for me as I have always enjoyed working with the youth and saw so much future with the Junior National Hereford Expo and youth foundation.

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A Youth Director for A BreeD AssociAtion

SC: What do you like about your job?

The Hereford breeders and the junior members and their families that I get to work with every day truly make my job very worthwhile and rewarding. All the demand and excitement there is right now for Hereford genetics, combined with new members we have on the junior level is very exciting and makes me feel good about what we have to offer as a breed and an association. There is nothing more fun than to get a phone call about a sale ring success story and knowing that a driving factor in successful sales like these is the junior Hereford heifer market and the Junior National Hereford Expo.

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

Sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done, but that keeps things exciting and there is never a dull moment. I continually have to get better at multitasking and finding more efficient ways to do things.

Funding for our events and programs is probably the biggest challenge we face each year. We have been very fortunate to team up with some great corporate partners like Sure Champ and Sullivan Supply/ Stock Show University, and without companies like this believing in our youth, we definitely could not do the things we do from year to year.

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

Yes.

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

Like I said earlier, I started as a communications assistant and worked my way up in the association learning all I could about the breed, our members and association business. So, if you are interested in being a youth director or working for a breed association, look for internships with other breed associations, state cattleman’s organizations or even state fairs and stock shows.

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

It really depends what time of year it is. In the fall starts our national show season, so I am travelling a lot to all the shows and events and don’t spend much time in the office. After Fort Worth, which is our last national show of the season, I switch gears and focus on planning and preparations for the Junior National Hereford Expo and the days are filled with conference calls and board meetings and getting as much checked off the list for Junior Nationals and PRIDE Convention before the entries start coming in the first of May. Each summer I hire an intern to assist with the Junior National workload, and we spend the summer processing entries, scholarship applications and all of the contest entries. Communication is a big part of my job each day, whether it be on the phone with members and state advisors, organizing the junior newsletter, updating the website and helping to keep the membership and the industry updated on all the happenings from the National Junior Hereford Association, I am always thankful for my communication and journalism experience.

SC: What would most surprise a high school or college student about your career?

Probably how much behind the scenes work and attention to detail that have to happen before the first heifer or steer can walk in the ring at an event like the Junior National Hereford Expo. Growing up showing and participating in junior events, there are lots of things I took for granted, but once I became involved with an event like this, it made me appreciate everyone that gave me opportunities as a youth to showcase my livestock and my talents. It is very rewarding to see firsthand the junior members grow up through the ranks of the NJHA and see them go on to be leaders in our great industry and leaders in the Hereford breed.

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

Take advantage of every networking opportunity you get while you are in college and get involved in programs going on around you. The connections you make and the networks you build in college will come in so handy throughout your career, and you will never regret things like livestock judging, block and bridle or running for your junior breed association board. Each year, the internship selection process gets more and more difficult, because students are taking advantage of the opportunities to increase their skills and build their resumes. Most importantly, have fun, but make sure you are one of those students who is making the most of their time in college.

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Bringing you news and views from throughout the agriculture industry.

If you have something to share, email sharla@theshowcircuit.com.

ProPosed rule on Bse to Be PuBlished

USDA is set to publish a proposed comprehensive rule for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) that would hopefully level the playing field for U.S. beef in the global marketplace by appropriately addressing risk related to BSE, according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

“It is very difficult for the United States to demand our trading partners follow OIE (International Organization for Animal Health) standards when we are not here at home. The comprehensive BSE rule will change that and will solidify the United States’ commitment to basing our trade relationships on internationallyrecognized, science-based standards,” says Kent Bacus, NCBA’s associate director of legislative affairs. “This rule has been a long time coming, and we stand ready to work with members of Congress and the administration to finalize this rule.”

OIE uses categories to identify a country’s BSE risk status -negligible, controlled and undetermined risk. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service would base its import policy for a particular country on that country’s risk classification as determined by OIE’s risk evaluation, according to the American Meat Institute. All countries would be considered by APHIS to have an undetermined BSE risk unless officially recognized as either negligible or controlled risk.

USDA was cleared to published the rule in the Federal Register and begin accepting comments by the White House Office of Management and Budget after a bipartisan group of 31 U.S senators urged the agencies to finalize a comprehensive rule in a letter they sent to APHIS. The senators said non-science based standards have resulted U.S. beef producers losing $100 million annually in beef trade to Mexico alone.

Forage, Corn Feed alternative For Cattle May CoMe FroM Biodiesel industry

Crude glycerin, a byproduct of biodiesel production, could be an economical ingredient in cattle diets, according to studies by Texas AgriLife Research and West Texas A&M University personnel.

Dr. Jim MacDonald, AgriLife Research beef cattle nutritionist in Amarillo, said during biodiesel production from sources such as cottonseed oil, glycerol is separated from fatty acids. The fatty acids become the biodiesel and the glycerol, combined with the impurities that remain, is a potential ingredient in livestock feed.

“Crude glycerin is usually priced at a discount relative to corn, so we wanted to look at replacing corn to evaluate at the energy val-

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ue of the glycerin,” MacDonald said. “Then the question became, what if you replace forage, which would be the case with stocker cattle?”

MacDonald said glycerin has good flowability in low temperatures, as opposed to molasses or other similar products, and is non-corrosive to feeding equipment — both traits making it attractive to the cattle feeding industry. Additionally, glycerin is low in phosphorus, protein and sulfur, which can be concentrated in other dietary ingredients.

While the researchers knew the physical and nutritional properties made crude glycerin an attractive carrier in liquid supplement programs, relatively little was known about its performance implications in growing or high-concentrate finishing diets for beef cattle.

For the past two years, MacDonald has teamed up with Dr. Mike Brown at West Texas A&M University to conduct four experiments designed to determine the value of feeding crude glycerin in beef growing and finishing diets. The studies were designed to determine the feeding value, optimal concentration and which dietary components were most optimally displaced by crude glycerin in growing diets, he said.

Within the studies, the researchers looked at two strategies: replace corn or replace some forage. In the studies replacing corn, the researchers saw an optimal inclusion between 2.5% and 7.5% glycerin. At 10% inclusion, feed efficiency was reduced. When forage was replaced in one study, they saw no change in average daily gain, but the cattle consumed less feed and so feed efficiency was improved. The feed efficiency was improved when either 5% or 10% glycerin was fed. Another advantage is a less bulky ration as forage is replaced.

“I feel very comfortable using crude glycerin up to 7.5% of a diet,” MacDonald said.

The researchers even tested for a possible negative impact on fiber digestibility, but found none when the crude glycerin was fed at the low levels.

“We also saw an increase in microbial protein and a reduction in rumen ammonia,” MacDonald said. This information could lead to further studies, he said. In high-forage diets, often excess nitrogen is formed in the rumen, which is excreted as urea and volatilized into the atmosphere as ammonia. The crude glycerin may allow more of the nitrogen to be captured before it is excreted and, thus, reduce ammonia emissions of cattle grazing high-quality forage.

“We also observed no negative impacts on animal health up to 10% inclusion in diets of newly received calves,” MacDonald said.

aBout that Pink sliMe…

Reporters in early March had a field day with headlines stemming from reports of USDA’s purchasing 7 million pounds of ground beef for the National School Lunch Program containing something called “pink slime.” While the science of the product is sound (it safely destroys bacteria) the name and image is so unappetizing that even fast-food giants like McDonalds don’t use it because it just can’t pass the public relations test.

If you have questions, or have gotten questions from those outside of agriculture, here is a great explanation of what the product really is and how it’s used in the food industry from the American Meat Institute.

“Boneless lean beef trimmings (BLBT) is a safe, wholesome and nutritious form of beef that is made by separating lean beef from fat. To make the product, beef companies use beef trimmings, the small cuts of beef that remain when larger cuts are trimmed down.

These trimmings are USDA-inspected, wholesome cuts of beef that contain both fat and lean and are nearly impossible to separate using a knife. When these trimmings are processed, the process separates the fat away and the end result is nutritious, lean beef. It’s a process similar to separating cream from milk.

“One process uses food grade ammonium hydroxide gas, something commonly used in the production of many foods, to destroy

bacteria. Whatever process is used, it is all done under the watchful eye of USDA inspectors and according to strict federal rules. Lean finely textured beef is blended into foods like ground beef. Producing BLBT ensures that lean, nutritious, safe beef is not wasted in a world where red meat protein supplies are decreasing while global demand is increasing as population and income increases.

“Some recent media reports created a troubling and inaccurate picture, particularly in their use of the colloquial term ‘pink slime.’

The fact is, BLBT is beef. The beef trimmings that are used to make BLBT are absolutely edible. In fact, no process can somehow make an inedible meat edible; it’s impossible. In reality, the BLBT production process simply removes fat and makes the remaining beef more lean and suited to a variety of beef products that satisfy consumers’ desire for leaner foods.

“In fact, BLBT is a sustainable product because it recovers lean meat that would otherwise be wasted. The beef industry is proud to efficiently produce as much lean meat as possible from the cattle we raise. It’s the right thing to do and it ensures that our products remain as affordable as we can make them while helping to feed America and the world.”

“Consumers with questions are encouraged to visit http://www. meatmythcrushers.com/ for information on the use of ammonium hydroxide in other foods.”

Do you remember where you were back then?

the sc flashback 5 years ago April 2007 SC Cover: Rocky Balboa, Carlos O’Kelly, Monopoly, Cowtown, Stepchild Price of gas: $2.79 Billboard #1 on April 7: Akon: Don’t Matter Country #1 on April 6:

Martina McBride: Blessed

Box Office Hit on April 13: Disturbia

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10 years ago April 2002 SC Cover: All About You, Ground Zero Price of gas: $1.36 Billboard #1 on April 6: Jennifer Lopez: Ain’t It Funny Country #1 on April 7: Kenny Chesney: Beer In Mexico Box Office Hit on April 19: My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding

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The life of

Taking care of business

The summer is approaching and even though you are itching to get on the road with the truck and trailer, there are few paperwork details to take care of.

This is the time of year that scholarships, junior board and proficiency applications, among others, are being filled out by hundreds of youth across the country. We know that there are a lot of talented youth in our industry so how will you make you application stand out from the rest?

In college, I had the opportunity to intern with the American Hereford Association. As part of my responsibilities, I organized all the scholarship and junior board applications, and then distributed them out to selection committees. Although I was certainly impressed with the organizations that these junior members had been involved in, and the service that they had provided to their schools and community, I felt that there were definitely some things that could have been improved. I have seen the same errors made on junior board applications during my time at the American Angus Association, and as well as last fall as I helped evaluate the National FFA Proficiency awards.

Proofread I know your parents, advisors and leaders have told you this a million times, but it’s such an important piece of the puzzle. The cleaner your application is, in terms of grammar and spelling, the more time the selection committee can focus on the content of your application.

Remember those words on the paper represent you. Simple errors show a lack of effort and attention to detail. Do not let your application enter the mail until someone else has had a chance to read through and critique your application.

Professionalism Often, award applications require you to submit a picture of yourself. I was shocked by the number of pictures that were from a Facebook profile, had someone else cropped out of the picture or the applicants were not presenting themselves in a very professional manner.

Take an afternoon and have a friend, family member or neighbor snap a couple of headshots of you. This way you’ll have quick access to a professional looking portrait to accompany your application.

Also, keep the frilly fonts, wild colors or unusual paper out of your application. It is best to use the same letterhead, font, style and/or paper throughout the application to give it flow and a clean look.

Reference letters A positive reference letter can be a huge benefit. When selecting the people you would like to be your references, make sure to pick someone

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that you have a current relationship with. Your 4-H leader may have been very involved in your life a few years ago, but your college livestock judging coach might be a more relevant choice.

Also, make sure your references have plenty of time to craft their letter and return it back to you or the selection committee. Provide them with a description of the award or position, and make sure they have the correct spelling of the company name.

Networking Remember you never know who will end up on a selection committee. You might not think someone knows who you are, but there is a good chance they have seen you out in the show ring, stopped by your stalls/ farm or interacted with you through social media. It is important for you to be growing your network and be cognitive that someone is always observing your actions.

If you can form relationships with these people, they can help act as your eyes and ears regarding potential opportunities that you may not have been aware of. I certainly don’t mind putting in a good word for those junior members that I have formed a positive relationship with over the years.

And the most important piece of the puzzle - apply! It shocks me when thousands of dollars are up for grabs and only a handful of people submit their applications. You don’t have to be the front-runner or the favorite when applying for internships, junior positions or other awards. Ever year I watch what others may believe a middle-of-the-pack candidate rise to the top because they put in the time and effort to reach their goals.

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Starburst’s calves look tremendous!

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OWNERS: Farrer Stock Farms Tom 574.727.0680 Payton 765.586.8186 Taylor 574.727.5610 Copus Cattle Company Mark 949.704.1853 Stetson 940.781.8416

FSF Stardust x Jake’s Sierra 211S THF / PHAF • Reg. # 4170852

SEMEN: $25 CERTIFICATES: $25

Semen available through the owners and SEK Genetics.

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Sire: BK Unlimited Power Dam: Namesake (Legacy Plus x 26K)

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Semen: $25/unit • THF, PHAF • DOB: 4-10-11 • BW: 81 lbs.

EPDs: BW: 2.4 • WW: 39.7 • MM: 21 • MG: 37.5 • YW: 79.5

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hollywood Sire: Heat Wave • dAm: Draft Pick Angus

CHAMPioN CHi STeer

CAlved: March 15, 2005 • bW: 92 lbs. • THC • PHA FREE

Hollywood is working extremely well on smaller to medium sized cows. He is adding bone, body, hair and power while making them consistently sound, functional and complete. These cattle feed well and the females actually raise calves.

Sexed Male and FeMale SeMen available — ContaCt ownerS

2011 nebraska aGr Sold by tony Jeffs

CHAMPioN MArKeT STeer

2012 western bonanza, Sold by blaine rodgers

reServe diviSioN 1 MArKeT Heifer 2012 iowa beef expo, Sold by Sand Creek

reServe grANd CHAMPioN Heifer

2011 Miner County Sd Current High Point Heifer in South dakota

reServe SHorTHorN STeer

2012 San antonio. Sold by Jeffs, raised by Seivers

2011/2012 HigH SellerS: Chad Thompson............................................................................... $25,500 heifer Pryor Show Cattle ........................................................................... $23,000 heifer Tony Austin .......................................................................................... $22,250 steer Nick reimann.....................................................................................$21,500 heifer Pryor Show Cattle ............................................................................$21,500 heifer losing/Sand Creek ...........................................................................$20,500 steer Brian Martin ......................................................................................$20,000 heifer Pryor Show Cattle .............................................................................. $17,750 steer Bruns Criner Jackson .....................................................................$16,250 heifer Tony Jeffs ............................................................................................. $15,500 steer Bremer & Crall ................................................................................... $15000 heifer Blaine rodgers ...................................................................................$15,000 steer grace Show Cattle ............................................................................ $13,000 steer Nick reimann...................................................................................... $12,500 steer Pryor Show Cattle ............................................................................. $12,500 steer Tyler Turnis ........................................................$12,000 (out of Hollywood cow) Tony Jeffs ..............................................................................................$11,500 steer Zach gray..............................................................................................$10,500 steer Miller Cattle ........................................................................................$10,500 steer griswold Cattle Co. .........................................................................$10,250 heifer Tommy Mathews...............................................................................$10,250 heifer Nick reimann.................................................................................... $10,000 heifer Blaine rodgers ...................................................................................$10,000 steer losing/Sand Creek ............................................................................ $9,750 heifer Bob Thompson ..................................................................................... $8,750 steer Kent Johnk..............................................................................................$7,500 steer

HollyWood WAS rAnked #1 by CAttle.Com in their 2011 Steer Sale Season Report posting an average selling price of $7,305 (minimum of 10 head sold), 30% higher than the 2nd ranked bull.

owners:

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Hollywood 2 — Clone to Hollywood

AAron Pryor: AdAm Pryor: 712-592-1844 712-647-8898

dAve FAber: 712-441-3119

Moving forward..

with our pasture of dreams.

Bennett Shorthorns is pleased to announce the acquisition of Millpond Shorthorns entire cow herd. These cows have produced

Exile

champions at many levels along with two elite promotional bulls; Exile and Dirty Laundry. We are proud to add these proven Shorthorn genetics to our herd and look forward to offering full sibs to these bulls in our spring sale. We would like to thank Chad Carlson for giving us this opportunity; one great

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Pasture of dreams

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CharLiE, TriCia, DaLTon, and Logan BEnnETT 9232 Forest Preserve Rd. • Durand, Illinois E-mail: bennettshorthorns@hughes.net • 815-629-2739 Charlie cell: 815-871-5978 • Tricia cell: 815-871-5979 BennettShorthorns.com

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Plum Creek Paradox 161B

Sire: Gambles Hot Rod • dam: SH Miss Annie Lu 6087 reg. # AAA 17099596 • doB: 4/16/2011 11 month weight: 1240 pounds

Owners HolmeS SHow Cattle • Jeff Holmes DVM • LuVurne, Iowa Phone: 515-341-2734

Plum Creek anguS • Matt Anderson DVM • Algona, Iowa Phone: 515-341-8777 JoHnSon BlaCk Simmental • Cody Johnson • Baker, Montana Phone: 406-975-6678

semen $30/unit Available through owners, Stepping Stone Genetics, and Cattle Visions.

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the next great Angus sire to be a breed changer.

Huge footed, big boned, awesome haired in a package that has that crossbred look.

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Sire: Heat Wave

Dam: Foxy Moxie (3D x Charolais, Captain Morgan’s Mother)

DOB: March 3, 2009 • BW: 90

Own{rs:

Garten Cattle Co.: 785-479-1871 Skinner Cattle Co.: 979-575-5357

Grand Champion, Galia County Preview • Shown by Jessica Millenbaugh, Raised by Garten, Sold by Rodgers

3rd overall, Purdue AGR Shown by Bailey Rist, Raised

by Wagonhammer

4th overall, Iowa Beef Expo • Shown by Dustin Lund, Raised by Griswold, Sold by Rodgers

BOB’s BrOther!

Grand Champion, Ohio AGR • Shown by Danielle Heintz, Raised by Daake

3rd overall, Galia County Preview Shown by Lindsey Pugh, Raised

by Kevin Heath 4th overall, Trausch In It To Win It Show Shown by Rivera Family, Raised by Stewart Shultz, Sold by Trausch 3rd overall, Oklahoma State AGR Shown by Madison Hudgins, Raised by Reimann, Sold by Arthur the Hulk, Denver Display Bull Raised by Benes and Hara

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Ground Pounder, Denver Display Bull Raised by Rist and Smith

Smoken Bob, $80,000 Bull Sold by Scotten Bros.

Owned by Mark Lively

Selling over 100 Shorthorn, ShorthornPlus, and Club Calf Embryos, plus 100 straws of rare Shorthorn semen!

We invite you to the genetic offering of the year! Our track record speaks for itself and the HD prefix is in front of some of the most popular genetics in the country! This is the first time that we have opened our tanks and given access to all of our donors in this volume! Combine that with hard to find semen, and you have a collection of genetics that you can’t pass up! Log on to either www.handucattleco.com or www.dvauction.com to view the full catalog and find your chance to capitalize on this great opportunity!

embryOS frOm tHeSe DOnOrS, PluS many mOre, Sell!

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Heat Wave 4 x M24 Donor (Checks In The Mail x Who Made Who) from Chad Thompson DOB: 3-30-2011 • BW: 85 pounds Semen: $25/unit • Interest for sale!

This bull is one of the longest and deepest bodied, smoothest shouldered, and soundest Heat Wave sons ever.

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Shelby was without question one of the best maternal Maine, Simm Angus bulls on display in Denver. Admired by the nation’s top producers for his skeletal correctness, massive bone and hoof size and extreme depth of body. Shelby possess that overall soft, easy-feeding look that everyone is after today. Semen demand has been overwhelming, call the owners, SEK Genetics or Cattle Visions to get on the list.

Shelby:

sire: DCC hard Drive • dam: sF 627 Meyer 734/angus reg. 50% maine-anjou • dob: February 2011 bw: 88 lbs. • yw: 1340 • scrotal circumference: 40 cm • th & Pha Free

Now freezing semen.

We feed and recommend Showmaster.

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Charles & Colleen sojka • Grant & abby sojka

2890 135th St. • Riverside, Iowa 52327 • Grant: 319-330-2868 • Charles: 319-321-4302

t i m Sum

SUMMIT is a calving ease bull one should consider, his pedigree is loaded with the best Maine Sires and Dams in the Business! On the top side, his sire Hard Drive shares the same dam as Smokin Joe, notably one of the easiest calving bulls of the Maine breed. On the bottom side Summit is backed by a one of kind Ali / Meyer Dam, who combines calving ease with strong maternal ability! If you’re in the business of bred heifer sales, building a cow heard or just have a show heifer to AI, Summit should be one to try! The heifer breeding season will be here soon, call your semen orders in early.

Now freezing semen.

Summit:

sire: DCC hard Drive • dam: sF 812 ali/Meyer 734 reg. 75% maine-anjou • dob: March 2011 bw: 74 lbs. • yw: 1110 • scrotal circumference: 38 cm • th & Pha Free owned with: huston Cattle Co. • Mike: 309-368-2615 We feed and recommend Showmaster.

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Full BrOthEr tO WhiplaSh Meyer 734 X C17 DOB: 8/12/10 • BW: 90 pounds aSa# 2623768

K&B Summit 8103 X C17 DOB: 12/3/10 • BW: 92 pounds

White rooster Cattle Company is proud to present these three maternal brothers. All three are also TH and PHA Free. Contact us for more information!

Heat Wave X C17 DOB: 3/19/11 • BW: 89 pounds

Semen available through:

Online at: whiteroostercattle.com E-mail: whiteroostercattle@gmail.com

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semen: $25

Semen is freezing and available.

Sire: Smilin’ Bob • Dam: Purebred Charolais • Born: March 5, 2011 • BW: 82 • Dual Reg. Chi & Charolais Percentage • TH Carrier

owners:

Rist Show Cattle • LaPorte, Indiana • phone: 765-437-1665 Smith Bros. Farms and Cattle • Pavo, Georgia • phone: 229-672-0680 276 April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

Bred by Cedar Crest/Rist

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Breathe Easy

Sire: Cowan’s Ali 4M • Dam: WAG Hairietta (WMW) Mainetainer Reg. #394165 • DOB: 2/25/08 • BW: 71 lbs.

THF/PHAF • Owned with Gateway Genetics Semen: $25/unit

Carpe Diem (Deceased)

Sire::Tank (Heat Seeker) • Dam: Timex x Cannon Chi Reg. #354367 • DOB: 3/1/05 • BW: 72 lbs.

THC/PHAF • Owned with Greg Kroupa/Shane Boysel Semen: $25/unit

Ego Trip

Sired by Breathe Easy

Sired by Carpe Diem

Sired by Ego Trip

Sired by Breathe Easy

Sired by Carpe Diem

Sired by Breathe Easy

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Sired by Carpe Diem

Sire: Cowan’s Ali 4M • Dam: Collateral Damage Mainetainer Reg. #394161 • DOB: 3/2008 • BW: 72 lbs.

THF/PHAF • Owned with Reick/Lents Show Cattle Semen: $25/unit

Sired by Breathe Easy

trauSch FarmS

Anita, Iowa • Robert & Esther Trausch • etrausch04@yahoo.com Esther 712-790-3033 • Chris Wilson, Manager 641-745-0323 Raymond Gonnet 712-249-2009 • Ryan Goehring 262-689-5934 Brad Punt 712-395-1318

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Salty Dog Sired by Nasty Habit

Sire: Hired Man • Dam: Kiss & Tell (Heat Seeker x 3C Sturdy Crossbred • DOB: 2/2/2009 • BW: 90 lbs. • THC/PHAF Owners: Trausch Farms , Harvey Cattle Company, Wes Richardson & Jason Headon Semen: $25/unit

Sired by Nasty Habit

Sired by Salty Dog

Sired by Salty Dog

Sired by Salty Dog

NaSty Habit Sire: Eye Candy • Dam: Bounty Hunter x Angus DOB: 3/16/2009 • BW: 90 lbs. • THC/PHAF Semen: $25/unit

Trausch Farms

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sEmEn: $25

sull FlaT Good 1044 *xar

dob: 01.19.11 • th & pha free •bw: 91 sire: sull blue 1/2 *x • dam: sull tamale 588

Trausch Farms anita, Iowa • robert & Esther Trausch • etrausch04@yahoo.com

Esther 712-790-3033 • chris Wilson, manager 641-745-0323 raymond Gonnet 712-249-2009 • ryan Goehring 262-689-5934 Brad Punt 712-395-1318 • trauschfarms.com blog: trauschfarms.blogspot.com • facebook: Trausch Farms sires

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maternal sib

dam: sull tamale 588

oWnEd WITh: anderson farms • royden anderson: 403-556-5713 • didsdury, alberta

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Deadliest Catch

Believe In Me

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One & Only

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Exile

Thanks to everyone at the Ohio Beef Expo! We’ll see you in Michigan!

MIDWEST GENETICS 16104 TWP RD 1200 E, Bradford Illinois 61421

Tim Heckman - 309.255.0199 • Brad Onion - 309.368.7411 • mwgenetics@hotmail.com April 2012 • theshowcircuit.com

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401K

call to order: 937-508-5719 or 573-321-0433

BURROUGHS frazierfarms e-mail: cburroughsfarms@yahoo.com online: showsteers.com/burroughsfarms

Chad Burroughs: 937-508-5719 Jayd Frazier, MO. 573-321-0433

Sire: Heat Seeker Dam: Sullivan’s 6651 (Stockman 365/Maine/Angus) DOB: March 2011 • BW: 90 pounds Owned with: John Jarman, Kenny Snider

401K is a son of Heat Seeker out of the legendary Sullivan’s 6651 donor cow. He is stout, hairy, smooth and as sound as they come.

This bull’s pedigree is loaded with winning genetics. He has the potential to produce show winning steers as well as those great productive females, in the years to come.

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A full sib to Heat Wave that promises to

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Steer sired by Heat Wave 100

Heat Wave 100

Heifer sired by Heat Wave 100

Semen: $25

Sire: Heat Seeker • Dam: Maine Cross DOB: March 31, 2009 • BW: 92 pounds • THC, PHAF Owned with: John Jarman, Max Fawley, Matt Grady

Heat Wave 100 is a full sibling to Heat Wave! This bull is extremely thick, big topped and square hipped, with an excellent disposition. These are just a couple of pictures from his first calf crop. An excellent way to start off the season! High quality semen available now.

call to order: 937-508-5719 or 573-321-0433

BURROUGHS frazierfarms e-mail: cburroughsfarms@yahoo.com online: showsteers.com/burroughsfarms

Chad Burroughs: 937-508-5719 Jayd Frazier, MO. 573-321-0433

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Friday, June 15

8 a.m. - Early arrival to tie-outs 4 p.m. - Barns open for exhibitors

Saturday, June 16

3 – 6 p.m. - Cattle and Contest Check-in 7 p.m. - Chi and Maine-Anjou Junior Board Meeting

Sunday, June 17

*Vita Ferm T-Shirt Day* Lunch 9 a.m. - Maine-Anjou Advisor/Delegate Meeting 9:30 a.m. - Chi Exhibitor Meeting 10:30 a.m. - Stockman’s Challenge (Chi & Maine) 12 p.m. – Chi and Maine Queen and Princess Interviews 1 p.m. – Maine Cook-Off 4 p.m. – Maine Poster Contest 6 p.m. – Lineup for Opening Ceremonies 6:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies & Dinner

Monday, June 18

* Breakfast & Lunch 8 a.m. – Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Maine and Chi Showmanship (Maine order- Junior, Intermediate, Senior; Chi order- Senior, Junior, Intermediate) 1 p.m. – Speech contest (Chi & Maine) 3:30 p.m. – She’s A Lady 5 p.m. – Chi Quiz Bowl

Tuesday, June 19

* Breakfast & Dinner 8 a.m. - Salesmanship (Chi & Maine) 12:30 p.m. - Maine Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Team Fitting 4:30 p.m. – Livestock Judging (Chi & Maine) 6 p.m. - Maine-Anjou & Chi Fun night

Wednesday, June 20

* Breakfast & Lunch 8 a.m. – Maine-Anjou Steers, Bulls and Fullbloods (in that order) 12 p.m. – Chi Team Fitting - Sponsored by Weaver Leather 4 p.m. – Maine Annual Meeting 5 p.m. – Chi Annual Meeting 5:30 p.m. - Kirk Stierwalt Fitting Clinic 6:30 p.m. – ACA Foundation Kick Off & AJCA Fundraiser

Thursday, June 21

* Breakfast 8 a.m. - Bred & Owned MaineTainer then Owned MaineTainers shows 8 a.m. - Chi Steers, Bulls and ChiAngus shows 5:30 p.m. – Chi and Maine Annual Banquet

Friday, June 22

* Breakfast 8 a.m. – Bred & Owned Maine-Anjou then Owned Maine-Anjou shows 8 a.m. – ChiMaine and Chianina shows Cattle released after the show

Headquarters Howard JoHnson

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Poison Arrow

Welcome

DUELLO CATTLE COMPANY

is pleased to offer these leading herd sires, currently in use in this progressive, maternal oriented program.

Built on a foundation of SimAngus and Maine influence females, this program is producing some of the leading foundation and club calf producing females in the country.

Special thanks to the buyers and attendees at the 2012 Western Elite sale in Denver. We appreciate your confidence and business.

Give us a call about volume females availbable off the ranch or about these leading sires. Incorporate these young herd sires into your spring AI program.

Visits to the ranch, right off I-80, on the the Nebraska-Wyoming line, are welcome anytime.

Thank You

The Unmistakable Look ofWho Made Who

-The Maternal Value of Meyer 734

SIRE: WHO MADE WHO DAM: MEYER 734 x CENTURY TOUCHSTONE Owned with Holmes Show Cattle (515) 341-2734 • Who Made Who con continues to be a force in the club calf producing world. These long standing, industry changing genetics are continually producing some of the business’s most successful females.

• His highly proclaimed maternal granddam, by Touchstone, produced one of the most popular Angus steers ever in club calf history, winning the Iowa Beef Expo, Angus Jr. National and the Iowa State Fair champion banners. She’s as impressive as any Angus cow - there are few like her today!

• The influence of POISON ARROW on the powerful Simm-Maine influenced females at Duello Cattle Co. is eagerly anticipated.

This exciting young herd sire is no “middle of the road” bull. If you want to change a set of cows, this bull has all the right traits and the punch to get it done!

• POISON ARROW is super extended through his neck and front, big hipped and has the ideal rib shape. He should work excellent to generate club calf producing daughters on a set of cows needing added style, quality and shape, with a cool outline!

THF PHAF BW: 83 - Calved unassisted out of a first calf heifer.

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Wide Open Rubys

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RUBYS WIDE OPEN 909W - ASA #2492312 PB CNS Dream On L186

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• Wide Open,, is one of the most unique PB Simmental sires to come onto the scene in recent history. While in Denver 2010, he was a high seller and was named Bull Calf Champion on the hill.

• His fresh genetics, power and athleticism made him a favorite among purebred breeders and club calf producers alike. His sire, Foreman, produced the top selling bull in Denver 2011. Wide Open’s pedigree traces to X339U on the top and bottom, plus Black Irish Kansas, Black Mick and 600U...maternal legends.

• As his first daughters approach yearling age, they are tremendous and all that we had hoped for. They appear to have lots of maternal look and they are moderate and stout. These females are big time cow makers!

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Bodacious was the biggest boned, stoutest, harriest legged bull at the 2011 NWSS. With the arrival of his first calf crop the 2011 NWSS hype is proving to carry into his calf crop. He’s marking his calves with added power, soundness and is siring a high percentage of baldies. Use Bodacious with confidence this breeding season!

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NICK REIMANN

JOHN SULLIVAN

Nick Reimann has raised some exceptional cattle this year, Nick’s 2011 sale highlights included 2 Heat Wave steers that sold to Todd Caldwell and went on to be named Grand Champion Prospect Steers at the Badger Kickoff Classic and Witchita Mountains Classic in December on the same weekend for Emma Vickland of Colorado. Both of those steers are out of Who Made Who females. Congrats to Nick on these successes along with all the rest of his many outstanding cattle that he sells across the United States.

John Sullivan bred cattle are no stranger to the winner’s circle in the last year. At the 2011 Maine Junior Nationals in Kansas City, two Monopoly females were named Grand Champion & Res. Grand Champion MaineTainer females.

A pair of Monopoly x Irish Whiskey full brothers also were named Grand Champion Market Steer at the Iowa State fair and Reserve Market steer at the North American International Livestock Expo respectively. Congrats to the whole crew at Sullivan Farms on outstanding results on these champions as well as many others across the United States and Canada.

DEAN STALEY

Dean Staley from Charter Oak, Iowa had an exciting 30 day run in December and January when a Boardwalk heifer he raised was named Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer at Kansas Beef Expo for Kassidy Bremer and then later a Monopoly x Mossy Oak steer he raised was named Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer at the National Western Stock Show in Denver for Gracie Russell. That steer was purchased and sold by Bob May and Tracy Goretska. Congrats to Dean and his family on there continued breeding success. Dean annually has a September pasture sale in the Western Iowa Club Calf Producers Group.

RICK SCHULTZ Rick Schultz had another highly successful year. In September, Rick sold a Monopoly x Honey steer for $37,000 to Steve Bonham and also a Monopoly x Char heifer to John Sachau for $25,000. Additionally a Heat Wave x Hostage steer sold to Ryan Dunklau and Greg Recknor sold that went on to be named Grand Champion steer at the 2012 South Dakota State University Block & Bridle for Kailey Davis of Minnesota. Rick also sold eggs on his Heat Wave x Hostage mating to Wooster Show Cattle of Iowa, a resulting white socked market heifer has been successfully campaigned by the Udell family of Iowa. Congrats to Rick on his continued success with Lautner bulls.

WHY BRIAN ENGLAND BREEDS LAUTNER • PREDICTABILITY • HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER GENETICS • PROVEN SHOW RING SUCCESS • MARKETABILITY

Brian England raised the winningest prospect steer in the country! The steer resulted from mating Monopoly with an Ali daughter that sold in Tracy Goretska’s October 2011 sale to Kayla Morrow of Missouri. Currently the steer has been named Grand Champion 21 times and Reserve Grand Champion twice. Having never placed lower than that Reserve title. We can’t remember a steer ever going undefeated through an entire jackpot season. What an incredible accomplishment to have raised this outstanding calf. Look for a clone of this steer in the coming years from the Lautner Farms bull battery.

DAN YOUNG

MARK HENNY

Dan young has a tremendous Ice Pick female that has been crossing exceptionally with Monopoly.

One of the matings was a steer that was named Grand Champion Steer at the 2011 Oklahoma Youth Expo. This steer was shown by Stults family of Oklahoma and sold with Dustin Glover, this steer might most famously be known as the calf that judge Paul Clapp used when he gave a jumping high five to select him for Grand Champion rather than the standard slap on the rump.

This past year Dan’s Ice Pick female gave him an overwhelmingly successful flush to Monopoly, resulting calves were purchased by Brian Goettemoeller and Cory Thomsen and have been shown successfully across the country.

Mark Henney has had a tremendous year with his lead donor cow: “Goose” A Goose x Monopoly female was recently named Champion Chi Heifer at the Illinois Beef Expo for the Guyer family. This female is a Maternal sister to Matt Lautner Cattle’s outstanding new in 2012 , Walkie Talkie. Walkie Talkie was the most popular cow changer on display at the 2012 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Look for “Goose” genetics to sell this weekend at the Ohio Beef Expo on the “Frozen Gold Sale” Congrats to Mark on his highly successful year.

MARK WILLIAMS

Mark Williams raised two of the most popular steers from this winter’s jackpot season. AJ Line’s Monopoly steer was named Grand Champion Steer at the 2012 Kentucky Beef Expo in Louisville. Mark raised this calf and sold him to Steve Bonham, Dave Guyer, and Todd Caldwell. Mark also raised a Heat Wave steer that sold to Kevin Bremer that was selected Grand Champion Steer at the 2012 National Western Stock Show for Jake Wagner.

These two prospect shows are as competitive of shows as there are anywhere in the country.

Mark annually has a sale in September with Lueking Club Calves hosted near Oxford, Nebraska. Congrats on your incredible year Mark Williams and Rock Falls Ranch.

THANK YOU BREEDERS!

Matt Lautner Cattle would like to thank each & every person who breeds LAUTNER. We truly appreciate our customers & friends and look forward to serving your breeding needs every season. We are out on the road personally delivering semen and shipping semen from our home office daily. Contact us today to arrange delivery or shipping.

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Grand Champion Heifer, 2012 KSU AGR, Both Rings Shown by Kayla Marrow Raised by Dave Strolberg Sold by Goretska/Campbell/ Dorn/Ottman/Ball Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Steer, 2012 KSU AGR, Both Rings Shown by Kayla Marrow Raised by Brian England Sold by Goretska Sired by Monopoly Res Grand Champion Steer, 2012 NCC Shown by Samantha Schneider Raised by Chris Swanson Sold by Matt Reints Sired by Monopoly 3rd Overall Market Animal & Champion Market Heifer, 2012 NCC Shown by Brody Wulf Sold by Burke/Bremer Sired by Monopoly Res. Champion Chi Heifer, 2012 NCC Open Show Raised by Weiss Brothers Purchased by Stafford Sired by Monopoly Res Grand Champion Heifer, 2012 Brookings Day 1 Shown by Eric Meyer Raised by RB Angus Sold by Greg Recknor Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Heifer, 2012 Brookings, Day 1 Shown By Noah Snedden Raised by Top Notch Cattle Sold by MLC/Caldwell Sired by Monopoly

3rd Overall Champion Steer, 2012 Illinois Beef Expo Shown by Weber Family Raised by Dave Vansickle Sold by Zach Gray Sired by Monopoly Champion Chi Heifer, 2012 Illinois Beef Expo Shown by Ashtin Guyer Raised by Mark henney Sold by Guyer/Kroupa/Martin Sired by Monopoly Champion AOB Steer, 2012 Illinois Beef Expo Shown by Wisnefski Sold by Dunk/Paulsen Sired by Monopoly Champion AOB Heifer, 2012 Illinois Beef Expo Shown by Brad Craig Raised by Elliott Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Kentucky Beef Expo Shown by AJ Line Sold by Caldwell/Bonham/Guyer Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Arkansas Block & Bridle Shown by Perryman Family Raised by Quaker Hill Farm Sold by Terry Lockheart Sired by Monopoly Res Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Arkansas Block & Bridle Shown by Perryman Family Sold by Carter/Gevlinger Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Heifer, 2012 Arkansas Block & Bridle Shown by Chancee Clark Raised by Kirk Roecker Sired by Monopoly

Res Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Brookings, Day 2 Shown by Lucas Bravard Raised by Bosshammer Sold by Halbach/Daake Sired by Monopoly

Res Grand Champion Heifer, 2012 Big Red Show Shown by Mollie Wilken Raised by Jeff Lau Sold by Matt Reints Sired by Monopoly

Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Illinois Beef Expo Shown by AJ Line Sold by Caldwell/Bonham/ Guyer Sired by Monopoly

3rd Overall & Champion Composite Char Heifer, 2012 Big Red Show Shown by Beau Bremer Sold by Stoltz Exotics Sired by Monopoly

Champion Chi Steer, 2012 Big Red Show, Ring A Res Champion Chi Steer, 2012 Big Red Show, Ring B Shown by Wulf Family Sold by Andy Dorn Sired by Monopoly 4th Overall Steer, 2012 Big Red Shown by Wallander Family Sold by Dorn/Daake Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 1 Shown by Kayla Marrow Raised by Brian England Sold by Tracy Goretska Sired by Monopoly 3rd Overall Champion Steer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Jordan Reed Raised by Polzin Charolais Sold by Goretska/Smith Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Market Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 1 Shown by Bryce Snedden Sold by MLC Sired by Monopoly 3rd Overall Champion Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day1 Shown by Kayla Marrow Sold by Pttman/Ball/Goretska/ Dorn Sired by Monopoly 5th Overall Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 1 Shown by Noah Snedden Sold by MLC Sired by Monopoly

5th Overall Champion Steer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Lacy Lauterbach Raised by Jeff Hughes Sold by Goretska/MLC Sired by Monopoly Grand Champion Market Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Bryce Snedden Raised by Svuba Sold by MLC Sired By Monopoly Res Supreme Champion Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Kendall shaw Raised by Jeff Lau Sold by MLC Sired by Monopoly Res Champion Commercial Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Noah Snedden Sold by MLC Sired by Monopoly Champion Chi Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Jordan Crall Raised by Kevin Bremer Sold by Kendall Bremer Sired by Monopoly Champion Composite Charolais Heifer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Kenton Lain Sold by Goretska Sired by Monopoly

Grand Champion Steer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Kayla Marrow Raised by Brian England Sold by Tracy Goretska Sired by Monopoly

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4th Overall Champion Seer, 2012 Chillicothe, Day 2 Shown by Cole Lautnerbach Raised by Danielle Holmes Sired By Monopoly

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The most talked about Monopoly son, Denver 2011. Monopoly Money excels in terms of depth of flank, length of neck, look, bone and foot size. He would have made an awesome showsteer, but we kept this one intact.

His pedigree has traces of Chill Factor and New Design Angus fro his mother.

Females by Monopoly Money should be equally as valuable as the males. His sire, Monopoly has proven himself as a consistent sire of quality cattle and we think this young standout will continue that tradition.

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Here he is, The Man Among Boys in Denver. Several comments were received declaring Walkie Talkie as one of the best bulls to ever be displayed in Denver. Including Korky Wise, who needs no introduction to raising Texas and Oklahoma champions.

Walkie Talkie was the biggest butted, softest made, squarest built, whistle fronted and soundest Walks Alone son ever.

We believe Walkie Talkie will work wonders on cows needing the extra punch of muscle, look and bone. Walkie Talkie wont need to be protected on structure and belly like the other’s from this genetic line. Use Walkie Talkie on cows that have worked to this genetic line in the past but, expect sounder, chubbier made cattle and much better results!

Check him out at Hawkeye Breeders, you will agree he possesses an unquestionably sound and functional rear leg set. Which is as good as this genetic line has produced.

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Choppin Wood descends from Kris Black’s Troubadour. Choppin Wood is the greatest haired, Charolais bull we’ve ever seen. He is extremely powerful, soft sided and square in his lines. He’s leaving quite a mark on his first calf crop. Stay tuned to the MLC Blog for updated calf pictures all Spring!

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.........................................................................27 American Idol .................................................192-193 American Pride .........................................................42 American Royal ........................................................88 Andis..........................................................................28 APEX Show Cattle.....................................................17 Backlash.................................................................. 196 BBB Genetics...................................................196-197 Bedwell Cattle Company ....................................... 189 Believe in Me ...............................................................2 Bellringer ...................................................................50 Bennett Shorthorns ............................................... 259 BFC Mr. Transition ................................................ 195 Big Softy.....................................................................90 Black Onyx ................................................................53 Blegen Galloways ......................................................74 Blue & Gold Showdown......................................... 247 Bodacious ............................................................... 315 Boomer ............................................................198-199 Bovine Elite ...............................................................52 Breathe Easy ........................................................... 278 Bulletproof.............................................................. 294 Burns Farms ..............................................................72 Burroughs Bulls ..............................................296-297 By-Product ................................................................70 Calf ’s Choice Total ....................................................51 Call of Duty ............................................................ 201 Calve A Bull ...............................................................96 Captain America .......................................................89 Captain Obvious........................................................38 Carnac..................................................................... 203 Carpe Diem ............................................................ 278 Catchin’ a Dream.......................................................67 Catosal ................................................................... 139 Cattle Visions ......................................................36-37 Cattle Visions Simmental Sires ................................39 Cellerator ...................................................................64 Changing Lanes ........................................................65 Changing Time .........................................................77 Chianina Jr. Nationals ............................................ 307 Chinook .................................................................. 318 Choppin Wood ....................................................... 324 Cinch....................................................................... 261 Cletus ...................................................................... 204 Code Red ................................................................ 194 Comfort Zone ......................................................... 282 Cool Calf ....................................................................64 Cool Customer ....................................................... 275 Cool Whip .................................................................32 Copyright...................................................................17 Crowd Favorite ....................................................... 312 CW Cattle Sales .........................................................24 Daddy of ‘Em All.......................................................79 Deadliest Catch ...................................................... 312 Dirty Laundry ........................................................ 202 Dirty Politics .......................................................... 207 Doctor Meyer ......................................................... 205 Doctor Who...............................................................60 Door Knocker............................................................91 Dream Catcher ....................................................... 230 Drill Bit ......................................................................32 Dunk Cattle Co. ...................................................... 207 Eby Trailers ...............................................................23 Ego Trip .................................................................. 278 Excalibur ................................................................ 256 Excel........................................................................ 209 Eye Candy ............................................................... 280 Faber Show Cattle ...........................................270-271 Fast Freddy ............................................................. 281 Fat Butt ......................................................................41 Firekeeper........................................................292-293 Flashback ................................................................ 196 Flat Good ................................................................ 284

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Insert Pg 322 Ground Pounder .................................................... 275 Grow & Shine ......................................................... 277 Gucci ....................................................................... 289 Gunslinger .................................................................43 H Excel 8051 ET ..................................................... 209 Han Du Cattle......................................................... 263 Hard Drive .......................................................212-213 Hard Whiskey ...........................................................93 Hidden Treasure .......................................................68 Hide & Hair ............................................................ 325 High Regard ..............................................................44 Hollywood .............................................................. 258 Huncovsky Photography & Design ....................... 117 Huston Cattle ......................................................94-95 I-80.......................................................................... 288 I-90.............................................................................13 I’m Just Rite ...............................................................59 Icy Hot .................................................................... 265 Insanity ......................................................................32 Iron Man....................................................................98 J3 Cattle .....................................................................68 Jade Upgrade .......................................................... 211 Juneau ..................................................................... 208 Katina, Show Photo ............................................... 129 Kent Feeds .................................................................31 KISS ...........................................................................73 KP Ranch ................................................................ 247 Lauron & Guests Bull Sale ........................................84 Lautner Farms Sires .................... Cover, 298-306, 327 Linde’s Livestock Photos........................................ 146 Liquid Asset ........................................................... 215 Live Action ............................................................. 214 Lucy, Photos By ...................................................... 146 Main Line ............................................................... 217 Maine-Anjou Jr. Nationals..................................... 307 Man Among Boys .................................................. 200 Man of Steel............................................................ 289 Man on a Mission .................................................. 207 Master of Puppets .................................................. 281 Matt Lautner Cattle.........................................315-322 Mercy Me...................................................................76 Metro .........................................................................78 Mid-Continent Farms.................................................3 Midwest Genetics................................................... 295 Miller Farms........................................................... 188 MLC Breeder of the Year ................................316-317 MLC Ohio Beef Expo Recap .................................. 324 Monopoly ............................................................... 320 Monopoly Money ................................................... 321 Murphy Trailer Sales ................................................26 Natural Stride ..............................................................7 New Beginning..........................................................80 Night Train ................................................................96 Night Trips ................................................................82 No Regrets .................................................................97 No Remorse ...............................................................95 Not Afraid............................................................... 310 Obsessed ................................................................. 207 Ocho Cinco ............................................................. 290 One & Only............................................................. 312 One Hot Summer ................................................... 219 Oxy Explosion ........................................................ 206 Paddy O’Malley ...................................................... 291 Panda .........................................................................94 Paradox ................................................................... 260 Park Place ..................................................................58 Pasture Perfect to Picture Perfect ............................86 Pearl’s Pics .............................................................. 117 Perfect Circle .............................................................87 Pillow Talk .............................................................. 282 Pine Ridge Farms ......................................................71 Poison Arrow ......................................................... 308 Polzin Cattle ..............................................................33 Pooh Bear ..................................................................32 Prairie View Farms ...................................................15 Pulse ..........................................................................69

Purina Honor Show Chow .......................................25 Purple Reign................................................................5 Putz Livestock ........................................................ 257 PVF Windfall ............................................................45 R & R Transformer....................................................46 Real World .................................................................61 Red Solo Cup .............................................................75 Redemption ............................................................ 221 Reimann Ranch ........................................................13 Renegade ................................................................ 208 Riverode ................................................................. 249 Road Trip ....................................................Back Cover Rock Solid .............................................................. 197 Rural Route Creations ........................................... 129 Salmon Story .......................................................... 210 Salute .........................................................................63 Salution......................................................................56 Schaefer Ventilation Equipment ..............................88 Schneider Farms .................................................... 227 Schrag Shorthorn Farms ....................................... 223 SEK Genetics .............................................................22 Select Sires.................................................................55 Shelby ..................................................................... 266 Show Circuit ................................................... 244, 314 Show Rite Feeds ........................................................14 Showbloom............................................................. 216 Showmaster Feeds 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Professional Dryer ....................................30 The Irishman ...................................................272-273 Three Kings ...............................................................97 Top Sires ..........................................................286-287 Trans Ova ..................................................................57 Transformer ..............................................................46 Transition ............................................................... 195 Trausch Farms.................................................278-285 Trendsetter ............................................................. 218 Trifecta.................................................................... 197 Triple C Trailer Sales .................................................34 Troubador ..................................................................19 True Grit ....................................................................47 Tycoon 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