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Arkansas State Fair Spring Livestock Show .... 51-53 Bud Calkins Memorial ...................................... 84-86 Benton County 4-H Show ................................57-62 Cattle Battle .......................................................78-83 Clover Classic.....................................................90-91 Empire State Beef Classic................................ 92-94 Great Lakes Preview .......................................138-139 Illinois State Redbird Rumble ....................... 142-146 Minnesota Junior Spring Classic..................... 95-96

OCCA ............................................................. 128-131 Professor To Producer ...................................... 88-89 SC Announcements ......................................... 46-48 Sullivan Scholarship Winners ........................ 148-149 View From A Vet................................................ 76-77

Northern Classic Preview ............................... 136-137 Northern Exposure ............................................97-98 Oklahoma Beef Expo ...................................... 99-122 Regina Spring Steer & Heifer Show...................... 87 Two Steppin’ Spectacular ................................. 63-68 University Of Arkansas Cattle For A Cause ..70-72 University Of Arkansas Razorback Classic ..... 73-75 Western Illinois ............................................... 150-157 Wild Bill Kick ‘Em Up Beef Shootout ........... 123-127

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THE SHOW C IRCUI T AN N OUN CE M E N T S

Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST Program Concludes a Successful 17th Year at Annual Banquet The 2015-2016 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on May 7 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

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

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

This year’s BEST program featured 15 sanctioned shows that weaved its way across the state with over 550 youth participants showing 740 head of market animals and heifers.

Youth Scholarships BEST participants’ efforts in academics and extracurricular activities are also recognized through the BEST Scholarship program, awarding three $1,000 scholarships. Scholarship winners were Adison Niese, Richland County; Cole Liggett; Tuscarawas County and Natalie Wagner, Brown County.

Novice Scholarships New BEST participants were eligible to apply for a Novice sponsorship prior to the start of the BEST show season. To be eligible, youth ages 8-21 had to qualify for the Novice division by being first or second year BEST program participants. Novice

eligible participants submitted an essay that was reviewed by a panel of judges that ranked the scholarship applications. The selected participants received a scholarship worth $105 to cover the cost of their family’s Ohio Cattlemen’s Association membership for $60 as well as one head BEST nomination fee valued at $45. Youth chosen were able to redeem their scholarship at the first BEST show they attended.

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by Weaver Leather Livestock and the recipients of the scholarship include: Evan Born, Adam and Kayler Frey, and Alexandra Sabine, Lorain County; Luke Brinksneader, Darke County; Andrew, David and Elijah Brown, Scioto County; Dana Clinedinst, Morrow County; Gage Farrar, Jackson County; Andrew and Gregory Flax, Clark County; Payton Freed, Muskingum County; Caitlyn and Joshua Gaddis, and Brandon and Peyton Hogg, Knox County; Morgan Gillespie and Luke Keifer, Butler County; Bergan Leonhardt, Crawford County; Taylor Linebaugh, Greene County; Blake Martin, Huron County; Autumn Mohler, Union County; Joseph Moody, Carroll County; Abigail Myers, Tuscarawas County; Austin Nicholl, Logan County; Evan Pope, Gallia County; Aaron Post, Mercer County; Logan and Luke Schroeder, Defiance County; Lauren and Megan Schulte, Putnam County; Emily Scott, Portage County; Alyssa Strope, Belmont County.

M.H. Eby Trailer Winner Participants in this year’s program received an entry into the drawing for the free use of an 8’ x 26’ Eby Trailer complete with BEST logo detailing for the 2016-2017 BEST season, donated by Eby Trailer. Participants were given an entry for every animal they showed at each show throughout the season equaling more than 4,300 entries. The lucky winner was Kinley Kreis, Adamsville, Ohio.

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST program celebrated a successful 2015-2016 season at the annual banquet, May 7, at the Ohio Expo Center. Nearly 600 participants and their families attended the event.

ANGUS Champion Angus Heifer – Nevaeh Powers, Fulton Co. Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – Michelle Bockelman, Henry Co. Third Overall Angus Heifer – Jacob LeBrun, Scioto Co. Fourth Overall Angus Heifer – Ellie Kidwell, Knox Co. Fifth Overall Angus Heifer – Baylee Carey, Highland Co. Champion Angus Steer – Carly Sanders, Highland Co. Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Jacob LeBrun, Scioto Co. CHIANINA Champion Chianina Heifer – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer – Abbie Collins, Preble Co. Third Overall Chianina Heifer – Jared Cluxton, Brown Co. Fourth Overall Chianina Heifer – Allison Herr, Fulton Co. Fifth Overall Chianina Heifer – Colton Burkett, Ashland Co. Champion Chianina Steer – Kinley Kreis, Muskingum Co. Reserve Champion Chianina Steer – Ethan Davies, Wood Co. HEREFORD Champion Hereford Heifer – Hudson Drake, Ross Co. Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer – Austin Hunker, Huron Co. Champion Hereford Steer – Noah Smith, Sandusky Co. Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Jackson Grimes, Logan Co. MAINE-ANJOU Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Adison Niese, Richland Co. Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Kinley Kreis, Muskingum Co. Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Dalton Kennedy, Adams Co. Third Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Ashley Buell, Licking Co. Fourth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Rufus Levi Tackett, Scioto Co. Fifth Overall MaineTainer Heifer – Jordan Johnson, Gallia Co. Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co. Third Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Victoria Waits, Fayette Co. Fourth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Kendal Widman, Crawford Co. Fifth Overall Maine-Anjou Steer – Clay Foor, Licking Co. SHORTHORN Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Taylor Morbitzer, Franklin Co. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Jessica Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Third Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Samantha VanVorhis, Wood Co. Fourth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Brandee Painter, Licking Co. Fifth Overall Shorthorn Heifer – Cole McLaughlin, Monroe Co. Champion Shorthorn Steer – Emma Mathews, Clinton Co. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Tanner Cordes, Montgomery Co. Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Allison Davis, Carroll Co. Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Reilly Jacobs Bell, Muskingum Co. Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Noah Cox, Athens Co. Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Victoria Waits, Fayette Co. SIMMENTAL Champion Simmental Heifer – Olivia Dickson, Licking Co. Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer – Cade Liggett, Tuscarawas Co. Champion % Simmental Heifer – Brooke Hayhurst, Wayne Co. Reserve Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer – Austin Garner, Butler Co. Third Overall % Simmental Heifer – Matthew Koverman, Scioto Co. Fourth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Tyson Woodard, Guernsey Co. Fifth Overall % Simmental Heifer – Nick McConnell, Knox Co. Champion Simmental Steer – Kinzee Shafer, Preble Co. Reserve Champion Simmental Steer – Delaney Jones, Allen Co. AOB Champion AOB Heifer – Austin Hunker, Huron, Co. Reserve Champion AOB Heifer – Austin Schneder, Clinton Co. Champion AOB Steer – Zane Davison, Madison Co. Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Kennedy Thompson, Clinton Co. MINIATURE Champion Miniature Heifer – Isaac Wiley, Morrow Co. Reserve Champion Miniature Heifer – Walker Wiley, Morrow Co. Champion Miniature Steer – Franklin Kinney, Logan Co. Reserve Champion Miniature Steer – Henry Strow, Wood Co. MARKET HEIFER Champion Market Heifer – Kendra Gabriel, Pickaway Co. Reserve Champion Market Heifer – Austin Schneder, Clinton Co. Third Overall Market Heifer – Lauren McIntosh, Brown Co. Fourth Overall Market Heifer – Caroline Blay, Portage Co. Fifth Overall Market Heifer – Rufus Levi Tackett, Scioto Co.

CROSSBRED Champion Crossbred Heifer – Destiny LaFever, Ashland Co. Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer – Kendra Gabriel, Pickaway Co. Third Overall Crossbred Heifer – Karlie Kennedy, Adams Co. Fourth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Kylee Bloomfield, Crawford Co. Fifth Overall Crossbred Heifer – Abbie Collins, Preble Co. Champion Crossbred Steer – Abigail Myers, Tuscarawas Co. Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Kendra Gabriel, Pickaway Co. Third Overall Crossbred Steer – Caden Jones, Allen Co. Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer – Alayna Kellar, Harrison Co. .

BEST NOVICE CHAMPIONS: HEIFERS Champion Novice Heifer (tie) – Olivia Dickson, Licking Co. - Purebred Simmental Champion Novice Heifer (tie) – Destiny LaFever, Ashland Co. – Crossbred Reserve Champion Novice Heifer (tie) – Nevaeh Powers, Fulton Co. – Angus Reserve Champion Novice Heifer (tie) – Kylee Bloomfield, Crawford Co. - Crossbred Third Overall Novice Heifer (tie) – Ellie Day, Ross Co. – Crossbred Third Overall Novice Heifer (tie) – Jordan Moffit, Huron Co. - Crossbred Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – Gage Farrar, Jackson Co. - Crossbred Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Rufus Levi Tackett, Scioto Co. - MaineTainer MARKET ANIMALS Champion Novice Steer – Carly Sanders, Highland Co. - Angus Reserve Champion Novice Steer (tie) – Tanner Cordes, Montgomery Co. – Shorthorn Reserve Champion Novice Steer (tie) – Abigail Myers, Tuscarawas Co. - Crossbred Third Overall Novice Steer – Jacob LeBrun, Scioto Co. - Angus Fourth Overall Novice Steer – Franklin Kinney, Logan Co. - Miniature Fifth Overall Novice Steer – Caden Jones, Allen Co. - Crossbred BEST BRED & OWNED CHAMPIONS: HEIFERS Champion Bred & Owned Heifer – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. - MaineTainer Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer– Ashley Buell, Licking Co. - MaineTainer Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Jordan Johnson, Gallia Co. - MaineTainer Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Michelle Bockelman, Henry Co. - Angus Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer– Mya Hetrick, Sandusky Co. - Shorthorn STEERS Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Wally Minges, Butler Co. - ShorthornPlus Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Ian Gehret, Darke Co. – Maine-Anjou Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Luke McKee, Knox Co. – Maine-Anjou Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Brooke Weeks, Champaign Co. – Maine-Anjou Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Austin Nicholl, Logan Co. – Chianina BEST SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS: NOVICE Champion Novice Showman – Allison Herr, Fulton Co. Reserve Novice Showman – Drew Browning, Muskingum Co. Third Overall Novice Showman – Luke Brinksneader, Darke Co. Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Beau Johnson, Gallia Co. Fifth Overall Novice Showman – Dakota Warnimont, Putnam Co. Sixth Overall Novice Showman – Abigail Thornton, Fairfield Co. Seventh Overall Novice Showman – Shala Graham, Licking Co. Eighth Overall Novice Showman – Avery Moore, Erie Co. Ninth Overall Novice Showman – Levi DeLong, Ross Co. Tenth Overall Novice Showman – Paige Pence, Clark Co. BEGINNER Champion Beginner Showman – Hudson Drake, Ross Co. Reserve Beginner Showman – Ellie Day, Ross Co. Third Overall Beginner Showman – Karlie Kennedy, Adams Co. Fourth Overall Beginner Showman – Neveah Powers, Fulton Co. Fifth Overall Beginner Showman – Sydney Sanders, Highland Co. Sixth Overall Beginner Showman – Madison Paden, Guernsey Co. Seventh Overall Beginner Showman – Blake Herdman, Highland Co. Eighth Overall Beginner Showman – Carly Sanders, Highland Co. Ninth Overall Beginner Showman – Ethan Davies, Wood Co. Tenth Overall Beginner Showman – Logan Schroeder, Defiance Co. JUNIOR Champion Junior Showman – Victoria Waits, Fayette Co. Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Chris Tooms, Muskingum Co. Third Overall Junior Showman – Harrison Blay, Portage Co. Fourth Overall Junior Showman – Mya Hetrick, Sandusky Co. Fifth Overall Junior Showman – Destiny Lafever, Ashland Co. Sixth Overall Junior Showman – Fulton Kennedy, Adams Co. Seventh Overall Junior Showman – Erin Pope, Gallia Co. Eighth Overall Junior Showman – Hunter Harris, Adams Co. Ninth Overall Junior Showman – Caden Jones, Allen Co. Tenth Overall Junior Showman – Kinzee Shafer, Preble Co.

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INTERMEDIATE Champion Intermediate Showman – Allison Davis, Carroll Co. Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman – Dalton Kennedy, Adams Co. Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Fourth Overall Intermediate Showman – Olivia Wood, Clinton Co. Fifth Overall Intermediate Showman –Jordan Johnson, Gallia Co. Sixth Overall Intermediate Showman – Kathy Lehman, Richland Co. Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Kyle Piscione, Medina Co. Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman – Cade Liggett, Tuscarawas Co. Ninth Overall Intermediate Showman – Emily Paden, Guernsey Co. Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman (tie) – Hannah Topmiller, Warren Co. Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman (tie) – Haley Frazier, Jackson Co.

BEST Participants raised $19,052 for Make-A-Wish®, reaching their $16,000 goal. Abigail Thornton, Amanda, Ohio was the top fundraiser for Make-A-Wish® and was awarded a $500 Weaver Leather Livestock gift certificate. Participants raising $50 or more were also entered to win a $500 gift certificate, and Megan Becker, Whipple, Ohio was selected as the drawing winner. Pictured from left are Megan Becker, Whipple, Ohio; Jennie Rogers, Sidney, Ohio; Abigail Thornton, Amanda, Ohio; and John Hykes, Make-A-Wish. Jennie’s son, Seth, was granted a wish and enjoyed working with cattle alongside his family. A trophy was presented in memory of him at the Celebrity Showdown in February.

Novice participant Levi DeLong, Laurelville, Ohio won a new show box in a novice-only drawing, donated by Weaver Livestock. Pictured from left are Rachelle Vance, Weaver Leather Livestock; Levi DeLong and Angela Shoemaker, Weaver Leather Livestock.

Kinley Kreis, Adamsville, Ohio was the lucky BEST participant to receive the free use of a 8’ by 26’ livestock trailer for the 2016-2017 BEST season courtesy of Eby Trailer. Pictured from left are Steve Rittenhouse, Eby Trailers and Kinley Kreis.

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SENIOR Champion Senior Showman – Taylor Morbitzer, Franklin Co. Reserve Champion Senior Showman (tie) – Kendra Gabriel, Pickaway Co. Reserve Champion Senior Showman (tie) – Jessica Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Third Overall Senior Showman – Emma Mathews, Clinton Co. Fourth Overall Senior Showman – Mindy Barr, Pickaway Co. Fifth Overall Senior Showman – Austin Garner, Butler Co. Sixth Overall Senior Showman – Danielle Whitted, Portage Co. Seventh Overall Senior Showman – Bricen Hess, Highland Co. Eighth Overall Senior Showman – Brianna Ellish, Miami Co. Ninth Overall Senior Showman – Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co. Tenth Overall Senior Showman – Jacob Jones, Brown Co.

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

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ARKANSAS STATE FAIR SPRING LIVESTOCK SHOW APRIL 29-30, 2016 // LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

GRAND CHAMPION STEER Blaine Wildy

4TH OVERALL STEER Tate Salomn

5TH OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

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SHOW RESULTS

HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Grace Harris

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

4TH OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Caleb Caldwell

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION LIMFLEX Kelsey Hockaday

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Ross Wingert

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ARKANSAS STATE FAIR SPRING LIVESTOCK SHOW APRIL 29-30, 2016 // LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Abby Ralston 2nd - Kenley Hardin 3rd - Tanner Wingert 4th - Huck Plyler

JUNIOR BREEDING BEEF SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Emily Woodard 2nd - Laynee Prater-Gann 3rd - Carson Cole 4th - Kendon McAlister 5th - Carley Morgan

SENIOR BREEDING BEEF SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Jessika Calhoon 2nd - Kelsey Hockaday 3rd - January Tweedy 4th - Brayden Drum 5th - Allie Martin

PEE WEE CHAMPION

JUNIOR BREEDING BEEF CHAMPION

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JUNIOR STEER CHAMPION

Abby Ralston

Emily Woodard

JUNIOR STEER SHOWMANSHIP

1st - Tanner Sherrill 2nd - Jalyn Smith 3rd - Caleb Caldwell

SENIOR STEER SHOWMANSHIP

1st - Jessika Calhoon 2nd - Kaylie Stone 3rd - Blaine Wildy 4th - Colton Reeves 5th - Brandi Frachiseur

Jessika Calhoon

Tanner Sherrill

BULLS SUPREME CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION BEEFMASTER Laynee Prater-Gann

3RD OVERALL BULL CHAMPION CHAROLAIS Brady Gentry

4TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION

SENIOR STEER CHAMPION Jessika Calhoon

Katelyn Rae

5TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION ANGUS Reid Wingert

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aus·pi·cious: giving or being a sign of future success The purpose of the Arkansas Jr. Cattlemen’s Association is to promote the welfare of the cattle industry, to further the education and cooperation of young people interested in cattle and the beef industry.

AJCA

AJCA Awards College Scholarships

The Arkansas Junior Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of $7,300 in scholarship awards. John Dillard of El Dorado receives $1,000, Bodie Cotter of Henderson receives $1,000, Kallee Cowart of Amity receives $1,000, Connor Miller of Leachville receives $1,000, Cole Umberson of Prairie Grove receives $1,000 and Blaire Wildy of Manila receives $1,800. Blaire Wildy was also awarded the MultiminUSA® $500 scholarship.

John Dillard is the son of Pat and Sue Dillard. John will attend Southern Arkansas University where he will study agriculture business and animal science. His goal is to work as a livestock feed specialist to assist farmers, ranchers and livestock exhibitors with innovative products. He says, “My local Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association (Union County Cattlemen) has provided knowledge based programs about the cattle industry and best practices for my cattle operation while providing support for youth interested in the industry.” John has served for five years as an Arkansas State Fair Ambassador. In this position he has volunteered countless hours of service but has also had the opportunity to express the importance of agriculture to children on school tours, audiences from live TV interviews and meetings with state legislators.

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Bodie Cotter will attend the University of Arkansas where he will study crop science and agriculture education. He is interested in becoming an agronomist. He also has a strong desire to teach youth about agriculture. Bodie is the son of Lyn and Leah Cotter. It is Bodie’s desire to make a positive impact on the agriculture industry. Bodie says, AJCA has benefited him by providing him opportunities to compete and learn all while working to improve and increase and improve his cattle herd. Bodie has had an active high school career where he was highly involved in FFA, basketball and trap shooting. Through these activities and organizations he has learned the importance of community service not only in developing himself but also in making a positive impact on others.

Kallee Cowart is the daughter of Kyle and Dana Cowart. She will attend the University of Central Arkansas where she will major in biology as a step to becoming a physical therapist. After two different sports related injuries, it was then Kallee realized what she wanted to do with her life. Kallee has been active showing livestock at county, district and state fairs. Kallee is described by her teachers as having an endless curiosity to learn combined with a willingness to take risks. This will allow her to grow and achieve in both college and adulthood.

Kallee can often be found working at the family business, a farm feed store in Glenwood.

Connor Miller will attend Arkansas Northeastern College where he will earn a welding certification. He will continue his involvement on his family farm as a fifth generation farmer. Connor is the son of Gordon and Missi Miller. Connor says “It is an awesome feeling you get when you work extremely hard with a calf and receive positive feedback in the show ring. It’s the best feeling in the world. Connor says his involvement in AJCA has taught him responsibility, to take pride in his work and that perseverance pays off. Connor is active on his FFA show team. In FFA he has held the offices of secretary and two terms as vice-president where he has learned extensive leadership skills.

Connor is also actively involved in his school’s basketball program serving as team manager. Connors best memory of showing livestock was at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville, Kentucky. He says this quote holds lots of truth, “Show calves leave hoof prints on your heart.”

Cole Umberson is the son of Jason and Tonya Umberson. He will attend Eastern Oklahoma State College with a goal of transferring to the University of Arkansas to earn a degree in poultry nutrition. Cole has worked with his local Farm Bureau to serve as a presenter with the Ag in the Classroom program that teaches elementary students where their food comes from and the importance of agriculture. Cole is an active leader in his local FFA chapter where is currently serving as his chapter president. His chapter Poultry Career Development Team won state and earned 2nd place in the nation. Cole describes his involvement in AJCA as a great opportunity to show, learn, and meet new friends and network with cattle breeders while exhibiting cattle as being very beneficial to his future.

Blaire Wildy is the daughter of Justin and Kristi Wildy. Blaire will attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro where she will study agriculture business and public relations. Blaire has served on the board of AJCA as an area vice president, president-elect and president. Blaire has chaired many AJCA committees that have included Super Saturday, the AJCA awards program, Arkansas State Fair Spring Show and fundraising. Blaire says, “AJCA has pushed me to become the leader I am today.” Five years ago if you would have told me I would be headed to college to major in agriculture, I would have told you that you were crazy! That all changed when I joined FFA and got my first steer and heifer project!” Blaire plays basketball and this year she has served her school student council president.

AJCA scholarships are made available through generous association sponsors, AJCA fundraising activities, AJCA sanctioning fees and membership dues. For more information about AJCA, please go to www.ajcattle.com.

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BENTON COUNTY 4-H SHOW MARCH 5, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 1 STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Kendal Sisco

GRAND CHAMPION STEER Wyatt Collard

4TH OVERALL STEER Jessika Calhoon

5TH OVERALL STEER Blaine Wildy

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Wyatt Collard

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RING 1 HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Kendon McAlister

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Caleb Caldwell

5TH OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Jason Calhoon

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Zack Stamps

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BENTON COUNTY 4-H SHOW MARCH 5, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Jill Emerson 2nd - Caden Burden 3rd - Lane Schluterman

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Clay Huber 2nd - Caleb Caldwell 3rd - Laken Landry 4th - Kendon McAlister 5th - Sydney Standridge

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Sarah Caldwell 2nd - Garrett Beggs 3rd - Jessika Calhoon 4th - Tanner Taylor 5th - January Tweedy

PEE WEE CHAMPION Jill Emerson

JUNIOR CHAMPION Clay Huber

SENIOR CHAMPION Sarah Caldwell

RING 1 BULLS GRAND CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION ANGUS January Tweedy

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

3RD OVERALL BULL CHAMPION RED ANGUS Jacob Tapley

4TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

5TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

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RING 2 STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Wyatt Collard

GRAND CHAMPION STEER Wyatt Collard

4TH OVERAL STEER Blaine Wildy

5TH OVERALL STEER Kendal Sisco

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

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BENTON COUNTY 4-H SHOW MARCH 5, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 2 HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Zack Stamps

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Kendon McAlister

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Caleb Caldwell

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN Ryan Lane

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

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SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Caden Burden 2nd - Jill Emerson 3rd - Lane Schluterman

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Caleb Caldwell 2nd - Tanner Sherrill 3rd - Casey Burden 4th - Sydney Standridge 5th - Laken Landry

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - January Tweedy 2nd - Logan Sigmon 3rd - Kiley Weir 4th - Sarah Caldwell 5th - Garrett Beggs

PEE WEE CHAMPION Caden Burden

SENIOR CHAMPION January Tweedy

RING 1 BULLS GRAND CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION ANGUS January Tweedy

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

3RD OVERALL BULL CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

4TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

5TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION RED ANGUS Jacob Tapley

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JUNIOR CHAMPION Caleb Caldwell

TWO STEPPIN’ SPECTACULAR APRIL 9, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 1 STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

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GRAND CHAMPION STEER Chancee Clark

4TH OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

5TH OVERALL STEER Ben Anderson

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

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RING 1 HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Carlee Clark

4TH OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE CHIANINA Kendon McAlister

5TH OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU Chancee Clark

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS Chloee Clark

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TWO STEPPIN’ SPECTACULAR APRIL 9, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 1 SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Jill Emerson 2nd - Caden Burden

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Clay Huber 2nd - Carson Cole 3rd - Chloee Clark 4th - Emily Woodard 5th - Kendon McAlister

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Garrett Beggs 2nd - Kylee Sigmon 3rd - Zachary Andrews 4th - Conner Cole 5th - Ethan Sutherland

PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP

RING 1 BULLS SUPREME CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

3RD OVERALL BULL CHAMPION ANGUS Emily Woodard

4TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

5TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION BEEFMASTER Allyson Morlan

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RING 2 STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

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GRAND CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

4TH OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

5TH OVERALL STEER Katelyn Rae

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Chancee Clark

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TWO STEPPIN’ SPECTACULAR APRIL 9, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 2 HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS Chloee Clark

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Carlee Clark

4TH OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE CHIANINA Kendon McAlister

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Carson Cole

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

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TWO STEPPIN’ SPECTACULAR APRIL 9, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 2 SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Jill Emerson 2nd - Caden Burden

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Carson Cole 2nd - Clay Huber 3rd - Chloee Clark 4th - Emily Woodard 5th - Justin Calhoon

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st -Garrett Beggs 2nd - Allyson Morlan 3rd - Zachary Andrews 4th - Conner Miller 5th - Ethan Sutherland

PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP

RING 2 BULLS SUPREME CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

3RD OVERALL BULL CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

4TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION ANGUS Emily Woodard

5TH OVERALL BULL RESERVE LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

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STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Wyatt Collard

GRAND CHAMPION STEER Wyatt Collard

4TH OVERALL STEER Kendel Sisco

5TH OVERALL STEER Blaine Wildy

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CATTLE FOR A CAUSE SHOW MARCH 5, 2016 \\ FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION ENGLISH COMMERCIAL Tanner Sherrill

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINETAINER Justin Calhoon

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Zach Stamps

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SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Caden Burden 2nd - Jill Emerson 3rd - Lane Schluterman JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Caleb Caldwell 2nd - Justin Calhoon 3rd - Kendon McAlister 4th - Tanner Sherrill 5th - Casey Burden SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - January Tweedy 2nd - Sarah Caldwell 3rd - Tanner Taylor 4th - Kiley Weir 5th - Garrett Beggs

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPION Caleb Caldwell

BULLS

GRAND CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION ANGUS January Tweedy

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

3RD OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Colte Mosher

4TH OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

5TH OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION MAINETAINER Brandy Rowland

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PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPION Caden Burden

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP CHAMPION January Tweedy

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS RAZORBACK CLASSIC MARCH 5, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Wyatt Collard

GRAND CHAMPION STEER Wyatt Collard

4TH OVERALL STEER Kendel Sisco

5TH OVERALL STEER Blaine Wildy

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

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HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Zach Stamps

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION ENGLISH COMMERCIAL Tanner Sherrill

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Caleb Caldwell

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Kendon McAlister

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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS RAZORBACK CLASSIC MARCH 5, 2016 // FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Jill Emerson 2nd - Caden Burden 3rd - Lane Schluterman

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Justin Calhoon 2nd - Laken Landry 3rd - Clay Huber 4th - Jason Calhoon 5th - Caleb Caldwell

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - January Tweedy 2nd - Tanner Taylor 3rd - Sarah Caldwell 4th - Garrett Beggs 5th - Jessika Calhoon

PEE WEE CHAMPION Jill Emerson

JUNIOR CHAMPION Justin Calhoon

SENIOR CHAMPION January Tweedy

BULLS GRAND CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION ANGUS January Tweedy

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

3RD OVERALL BULL CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Colte Mosher

4TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

5TH OVERALL BULL CHAMPION LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

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By: Dr. Clint Shireman, Dr. Aaron Slater and Dr. Gary Warner

Let’s Get Critical About the Umbilical As calving season is coming to a close, it is that time of year that we get endless complaints about swollen navels. Common complaints include that of thickened stalks, discharge from the navels, abscesses and hernias. In this month’s article, we will discuss the anatomy of these common defects as well as causes and treatment options.

Umbilical anatomy When we, as veterinarians, receive a complaint involving the umbilicus, it is important that we understand the umbilical anatomy and the structures present in the umbilical cord. In utero, the umbilical cord acts as the main entrance and exit of blood from fetus. The umbilical cord contains one vein that carries oxygenated blood to the heart, two arteries that carries deoxygenated blood away from the fetal heart and a portion of the urachus, or fetal bladder. The umbilical vein attaches to the liver and shunts blood from the heart to the aorta. From here, the blood travels from the aorta to the umbilical arteries which is brought back into maternal circulation.

When the calf is born, the umbilical cord breaks and causes these structures to close and eventually regress. The umbilical vein becomes the round ligament of the liver and the arterial remnants become the lateral ligaments of the bladder. With that being said, the umbilical cord breaking too closely to the body wall may cause these structures to not fully regress and can lead to a problem involving the navel, which we will discuss later in this article.

Umbilical hernias Umbilical hernias are the most common congenital defect in cattle, especially within the Holstein breed. This is caused by failure of the umbilical ring to close; resulting in the protrusion of abdominal contents through the body wall, including omentum, which can result in adhesions if left untreated. This condition is usually diagnosed by visual inspection and palpation of a reducible mass. Ultrasound examination can be used to help identify any portions of the gastrointestinal tract found in the hernia sack and may help differentiate that of a potential abscess.

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always indicate the presence or absence of an infection based on depth of the ultrasound.

Depending on the size of the hernia ring, these conditions may heal on their own. However, calves with this condition are at risk of developing a strangulation hernia that can entrap portions of the gastrointestinal tract or twisted jejunal loops.

Animals with this condition have a poor prognosis due to compromised blood supply to the intestines. In this situation, we suggest diagnosis and intervention be performed as soon as possible.

Surgical correction involves dissecting into the hernia sac to identify any complications of strictures or compromise of the gastrointestinal tract.

Once in the hernia ring, the body wall is inspected for any signs of existing umbilical structures using digital palpation. Conservative treatment is possible, however, re-herniation is common.

Thus, surgical correction is the preferred method of treatment. It is important to note that this surgery is a very serious procedure. The hair must be clipped around the surgical area to improve sterility and decrease the chances of potential contamination. The size of the hernia and surgeon’s preference determines the amount of hair that is clipped. Hair will always grow back. Do not let the illusion of hair compromise surgical techniques.

Being attentive early of umbilical issues will allow quicker resolution and time for sufficient hair growth.

Umbilical stalks (abscesses) When discussing umbilical stalks, we are describing a variable-sized thickening of the umbilical remnant. This also could potentially fall in the realm of an umbilical abscess involving that of the arteries, vein, and urachus as discussed previously. These conditions are usually caused by poor umbilical care soon after birth. The cord may have

been cut to close to the body wall or may have inoculated bacteria from a poor calving environment. Either way, proper hygiene and cord care, such as dipping, should be practiced in any calving facility.

The umbilical stalk is diagnosed using palpation, and, to further investigate the structures involved or an abscess, ultrasound can be used as well as a needle aspirate. Abscesses can be palpated as a walled off fluctuant masses with or without a drainage tract. Determining if there is an abscess present is critical during surgery so infected material does not enter the abdominal cavity. During surgery, the origin of the abscess can be found using digital palpation. A small incision is made into the body wall cranial to the stalk and a finger is inserted to determine if the umbilical artery, vein, or urachus is potentially involved.

For all surgery involving umbilical remnants, the surgeon must be prepared to extend the incision.

When dealing with umbilical remnant masses, the urachus is the most frequently infected remnant. Calves may be seen dribbling urine. This condition is seen commonly the Brahman breed and often goes undiagnosed. In severe cases, the bladder could potentially ruputure. During surgery, once the location of the remnant is localized, the incision is extended towards the bladder.

Once the urachal remnant is found, it is ligated using an absorbable suture and removed. It is possible that the urachus may still be attached to the apex of the bladder. If this is the case, the urachus is dissected away from the bladder leaving the interior of the bladder exposed. The bladder then must be sutured closed to prevent any leaking of urine into the body cavity.

An Infection of the umbilical vein is called a omalophlebitis. The infection may extend the en-

VIEW Drawing identifying fetal circulation of a calf. Blood travels from the umbilical vein (11), through the portal branches within the liver (10). It is carried to the heart where it is shunted through the foramen ovale (6) to the ductus arteriosus (4) then into the aorta (3).

The aorta carries the blood to the umbilical arteries (13).

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Identification of an umbilical remnant via digital palpation.

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Removal of hernia sac exposing the hernia ring and ventral portion of the rumen.

Umbilical hernia.

Heifer diagnosed to with a persistent urachus during surgery. This urachus was still attached to the apex of the bladder.

Heifer calf with a fluctuant mass.

No drainage tract present.

tire length of the vein and may potentially involve the liver. This condition can result in abscesses of the liver or septicemia leading to poor doing, sick calves. Umbilical vein abscesses without liver involvement are treated by ligating the vessel using an absorbable suture. If the liver is involved, a marsupilization technique is performed. This technique involves rerouting the vein to exit outside the body cavity by suturing the vessel to the body wall. Although this procedure sounds excessive and may not be cosmetically appealing, the vein and the body wall will eventually heal over with no apparent scar. We have used this technique in show calves and have a had an extremely high success rate.

Pre-treating animals with antibiotics before surgery is ideal to limit potential complications. This will help limit the size of larger abscesses. Once antibiotics are on board, surgery can be initiated.

With simple stalks, the stalks can be removed with minimal surgical technique. If an umbilical structure is involved, the structures are carefully dissected and traced to the area of origin. Once the surgery is complete, the calf should remain on antibiotics for 7 to 10 days depending on the type and severity of the defect.

Omphaloarteritis, or infection the umbilical arteries, is the least common infection of the umbilical remnant as the arteries retract into the abdomen after birth. Either one or both arteries can be infected. This condition is likely to involve the omentum being adhered to the umbilicial

True abdominal hernias True abdominal hernias are classified as defects in the body wall located behind the navel.

This has been seen more commonly in show cattle and is considered a congenital condition. Animals are usually identified by having a reducible mass

remnants. The omentum should be carefully dissected away and the arteries ligated using absorbable sutures.

behind the navel that is variable in size. An ultrasound exam can be used to identify if strangulated bowel is protruding through the abdominal wall. This condition is only treated surgically. However, the risk of reherniation is more significant in these types of cases and some animals require a second surgery. If hernias are larger than 15 cm or require a second surgery, a mesh hernorrhaphy may be a potential option. This procedure involves using a mesh graft to increase the tensile strength of the body wall.

In conclusion, umbilical issues need to be identified quickly and medical / surgical resolution should be initiated. The conditions that we have discussed can also occur in combinations. Calves’ navels should be inspected and maintained at birth to prevent further issues. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential for giving your calf the best prognosis and for limiting the chance of potential complications that can affect your calf’s growth and potential success.

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RING 1 STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

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GRAND CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

4TH OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

5TH OVERALL STEER Ben Anderson

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Chancee Clark

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CATTLE BATTLE APRIL 10, 2016 \\ FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 1 HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Caleb Caldwell

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Carlee Clark

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Chancee Clark

5TH OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU Jessika Calhoon

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS Chloee Clark

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RING 1 SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st- Jill Emerson 2nd - Caden Burden JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Chloee Clark 2nd - Carson Cole 3rd - Tanner Sherrill 4th - Caleb Caldwell 5th - Emily Woodard SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st- Kylee Sigmon 2nd - Allyson Morlan 3rd - Jessica Calhoon 4th - Logan Sigmon 5th - Sarah Caldwell

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

BULLS

SUPREME CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

3RD OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION ANGUS Emily Woodard

4TH OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Colte Mosher

5TH OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

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PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP

CATTLE BATTLE APRIL 10, 2016 \\ FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 2 STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

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GRAND CHAMPION STEER Jessika Calhoon

4TH OVERALL STEER Kaylie Stone

5TH OVERALL STEER Ben Anderson

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Chancee Clark

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RING 2 HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Connor Cole

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS Chloee Clark

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Carlee Clark

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Chancee Clark

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION EXOTIC COMMERCIAL Caleb Caldwell

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CATTLE BATTLE APRIL 10, 2016 \\ FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

RING 2 SHOWMANSHIP PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Jill Emerson 2nd - Caden Burden JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Chloee Clark 2nd - Caleb Caldwell 3rd - Carson Cole 4th - Tanner Sherrill 5th - Justin Calhoon SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP 1st - Kylee Sigmon 2nd - Allyson Morlan 3rd - Logan Sigmon 4th - Jessica Calhoon 5th - Sarah Caldwell

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

PEE WEE SHOWMANSHIP

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP

BULLS

SUPREME CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Katelyn Rae

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL & CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Logan Sigmon

3RD OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION ANGUS Emily Woodard

4TH OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION LIMFLEX Garrett Beggs

5TH OVERALL BULL & CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Colte Mosher

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MARKET STEERS

3RD OVERALL MARKET STEER Jake Nikkel

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET STEER Jarret Wagner

4TH OVERALL MARKET STEER Cale Shorter

5TH OVERALL MARKET STEER Shelby Werth

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER Jarrett Wagner

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CLAYTON “BUD” CALKINS MEMORIAL LIVESTOCK CLASSIC APRIL 30, 2016 \\ LAKIN, KANSAS

HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER Sydnee Shive

SUPREME CHAMPION BREEDING HEIFER Ben Nikkel

4TH OVERALL HEIFER Thade Logan Combs

5TH OVERALL HEIFER Cooper Henson

RESERVE CHAMPION BREEDING HEIFER Carly Kelterman

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GOATS

RESERVE CHAMPION MEAT GOAT Jaysie Schoenfeld

GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT Sheldon Johnsen

MARKET HOGS

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET HOG James DeRouchey

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG Hanna Miller

86 June/July 2016 • theshowcircuit.com

REGINA SPRING STEER & HEIFER SHOW FEBRUARY 26-28, 2016 // REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Brayden Schmidt

GRAND CHAMPION STEER Emily Giesel

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION COMMERCIAL SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS

Preslie Schmidt

Kodie Doetzel

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Turn-Key Construction Know What It Means So, you have made the decision to build a new confinement building. You have decided on a building design and the salesperson says the company will do turn-key construction.

Sounds great. To you that sounds like all you have to do is write one check, then start feeding livestock in the new facility. But ‌ wait one minute, the definition of turn-key construction to you and to the salesperson may not mean the same thing.

PROFESSOR TO PRODUCER

By Dr. Paul Walker, Professor Emeritus DI Walker Consulting

F

or the purpose of this article, turn-key is defined as “the producer paying one price for a livestock facility that is ready for operation as soon as construction is complete.” Too often producers who have purchased turn-key construction have learned of additional costs that must be paid after construction is finished and the salesperson is long gone.

In order to prevent this situation from occurring there are several components of turn-key construction that must be identified.

Table 1. Construction Components Item

Time Of Occurrence Relative to Construction

Whose Responsibility

Purpose of building Before

Producer

Building capacity

Before

Producer

Building design

Before

Sales Company

Nutrient Mgt plan

Before

Producer

Construction permits

Before

Producer

Construction

During

Sales Company

Subcontractors

During

?

Site development

suggest producers contract with a professional consultant/ environmental engineer company. The paper work and forms can be onerous at times and many producers do not have the time and in some cases, knowledge to commit to the permitting process.

Nutrient Management Plans (NMP) should be considered an important component of any livestock building.

Manure handling may or may not be a required component of the permitting process. Regardless of state requirements, a well-developed manure management plan should be considered an essential part of any livestock building process. If EQIP funding is involved a NMP is an essential requirement of the project protocol.

The phrase “the devil is in the details” especially applies to turn-key construction when subcontractors are involved. To many sales companies, turn-key construction implies they will build the building and coordinate the work of the subcontractors. Coordinating the work of subcontractors is often not synonymous with overseeing the quality of the work. Many building companies will coordinate the work of the subcontractors the producer hires or recommends to the building company, but compensation for the subcontractors and inspection of the work quality is the responsibility of the producer, not the building company.

In reality “turn-key” construction is a

Electric Water

misnomer. For most turn-key construc-

Equipment

tion, the producer should consider him/

Concrete

herself as the primary contractor and

Gravel/fill Inspection

Before/During/After

Producer/Sales Co.

Before construction begins, the producer must identify the type of building desired, the size of the building required and the functionality aspects of the building. A knowledgeable salesperson can be of great benefit in assisting a producer during this decision making process. Regardless of where a building is sited some type of construction permit(s) will be required, whether it is on a county (Zoning Board), state (Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources, etc.) or national (NRCS, NPDES, EPA, etc.) level.

Producers can complete this permitting process themselves with minimal assistance from the building company technical representatives and/or extension educators, but I

the building company as the construction manager or coordinator.

A frank discussion with the building company prior to the signing of any contact regarding the construction components listed in Table 1 can prevent misunderstandings during the construction phase. Knowing who pays for what and who is responsible for oversight of which component will help make all involved with the process pleased with the outcome.

Editors Note: If you have questions about this topic, please feel free to contact Dr. Walker at 309-963-4913, pwalker@ilstu.edu or 578 Old Peoria Rd, Danvers, IL 61732

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RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Lynae Bowman

GRAND CHAMPION STEER Caleb Burnette

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION AOB Lynae Bowman

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION RED ANGUS Madison Adams

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CLOVER CLASSIC 4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW MARCH 17-18, 2016 \\ WINSTON-SALEM, NC

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Sarah Young

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB Kali Mabe

RESERVE CHAMPION MEAT GOAT Hailey Whitehurst

GRAND CHAMPION MEAT GOAT Sarah Young

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MARKET ANIMALS

3RD OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL Coleman Stockdale

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL Jennifer Hoelscher

4TH OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL Colton Zundel

5TH OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL Rylee Stockdale

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL Lena Bioni

92 June/July 2016 • theshowcircuit.com

EMPIRE STATE BEEF CLASSIC

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BREEDING HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Nolan Schmmidt

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Ty Duckfield

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Annie Rathbun

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION HEREFORD Matt Powers

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Jackson Mattocks

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CHAMPION ANGUS

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN

CHAMPION MAINETAINER

CHAMPION SHORTHORN

CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS

CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER

Kayce Myers

McKalynne Halmke

Greg Rechberger

Desirae Logsdon

Samantha McNeil

McKenzie Stadtmiller

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS Eben Kennedy

CHAMPION CROSSBRED Jackson Mattocks

CHAMPION SHOWMAN Julia Weaber

94 June/July 2016 • theshowcircuit.com

RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN McKalynne Helmke

MINNESOTA JUNIOR SPRING CLASSIC MAY 6-8, 2016 // AUSTIN, MINNESOTA

STEERS

3RD OVERALL STEER CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS William O’Sullivan

GRAND CHAMPION STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Riley Johnson

4TH OVERALL STEER RESERVE CROSSBRED Christian Netzke

5TH OVERALL STEER 3RD CROSSBRED Sydney Blair

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Weston Uhlenhake

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HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Emily Thorson

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Jadelyn Williamson

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN Jamie Beckstrand

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION FOUNDATION SIMMENTAL Shelby Hartwig

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Paige Peine

96 June/July 2016 • theshowcircuit.com

NORTHERN EXPOSURE STEER & HEIFER SHOW APRIL 16-17, 2016 // BELLEVILLE, KANSAS

MARKET ANIMALS

3RD OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION CHIANINA STEER Jake Nikkel

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU STEER Jake Nikkel

4TH OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL RESERVE CROSSBRED Ben Nikkel

5TH OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER Kolton Rasmussen

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION CROSSBRED STEER Emma Richardson

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SHOW RESULTS

BREEDING HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Jaylee Schomberg

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SIMSOLUTION Ben Nikkel

4TH OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE SIMSOLUTION Madison Loschke

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Klayton Bremer

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHAROLAIS McKenna Richardson

98 June/July 2016 • theshowcircuit.com

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

RING 1 PROSPECT STEERS

GRAND CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Baylor Bonham

RESERVE CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Colt Cunningham

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3RD OVERALL PROSPECT STEER RESERVE CROSSBRED

4TH OVERALL PROSPECT STEER CHAMPION CHAROLAIS

5TH OVERALL PROSPECT STEER 3RD CROSSBRED

CHAMPION PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

CHAMPION ANGUS

CHAMPION CHIANINA

RESERVE PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

RESERVE ANGUS

RESERVE CHIANINA

Mylah Testerman

Berkley McKay

Cooper Standlee

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Kutter Bland

Haven Davis

Konner Shebester

Aaron Kerlee

Charlie Hudgins

Tommy Glover

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

CHAMPION GELBVIEH Houston Dixon

CHAMPION HEREFORD Taylor Glover

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Kylee Stanley

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

RESERVE GELBVIEH

RESERVE HEREFORD

RESERVE LIMOUSIN

CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU

CHAMPION SALER

CHAMPION SHORTHORN

RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU

RESERVE SALER

RESERVE SHORTHORN

Jandi Hurley

Kaid Reininger

Landri Chaplin

Cody Ramsey

Ryder Owens

Landin Henderson

Alissa Frissen

Madison Shout

Tenley Mufford

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CHAMPION ABC Landree Siebert

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RESERVE CHAROLAIS Seth Tucker

RESERVE SIMMENTAL Elizabeth Pack

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

RING 1 HEIFERS

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Bentley London

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL Kennedy Lockhart

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SHOW RESULTS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION CHAROLAIS COMPOSITE

CHAMPION PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

CHAMPION ANGUS

CHAMPION BRANGUS

RESERVE PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

RESERVE ANGUS

RESERVE BRANGUS

Carlee Clark

Blayklee Stelzer

Blayklee Stelzer

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Raylyn Thompson

Jelani King

Sadie Robinson

Abbigayle Vargas

Jacob Jones

Stratton Walch

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS

CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFER

CHAMPION GELBVIEH

RESERVE CHAROLAIS

RESERVE COMMERCIAL HEIFER

RESERVE GELBVIEH

CHAMPION HEREFORD

CHAMPION MAINETAINER

CHAMPION MINI HEREFORD

RESERVE HEREFORD

RESERVE MAINETAINER

RESERVE MINI HEREFORD

Macee Hammack

Abbie Alexander

Macy Shoulders

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

Braden Henricks

McKenzie Boyer

Tailor Fields

Cobey McLemore

Kooper Branum

Hunter Perrier

Macy Shoulders

Cody Ramsey

Caitlyn Ramsey

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SHOW RESULTS

CHAMPION RED ANGUS

CHAMPION SHORTHORN

CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS

RESERVE RED ANGUS

RESERVE SHORTHORN

RESERVE SHORTHORN PLUS

CHAMPION SIMMENTAL

CHAMPION BEEFMASTER

RESERE CHIANINA

RESERVE SIMMENTAL

RESERVE CHAROLAIS COMPOSITE

RESERVE LIMOUSIN

Tucker Freie

Landree Siebert

Chloee Clark

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

Derrick Wood

Cody Smith

Sarah Armitage

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Kamden Filippo

Colten Atkinson

Braxton Filippo

Mitchell Barros

Cooper Thompson

Peyton Collum

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

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SHOW RESULTS

GRAND CHAMPION PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Julia Frye

RESERVE CHAMPION PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Elizabeth Pack

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OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

3RD OVERALL PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION CHIANINA Lauren Bilderback

4TH OVERALL PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Callie McClure

5TH OVERALL PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Madison Shout

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

CHAMPION ANGUS Nicholas Purcell

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS

CHAMPION HEREFORD

RESERVE CHAROLAIS

RESERVE HEREFORD

Tristan Fields

Tailor Fields

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

RESERVE ANGUS Larahmy Blakely

Wyatt Jordan

Parker Holt

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CHAMPION SHORTHORN

RESERVE CHIANINA

RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU

RESERVE SHORTHORN

RESERVE LIMOUSIN

RESERVE SIMMENTAL

Charley Thrasher

Kennadee Monk

RESERVE CROSSBRED Landri Chaplin

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Gage Thrasher

Rett Schneider

Gage Thrasher

Julia Frye

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

RING 2 PROSPECT STEERS

GRAND CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Colt Cunningham

RESERVE CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Baylor Bonham

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SHOW RESULTS

3RD OVERALL PROSPECT STEER RESERVE CROSSBRED

4TH OVERALL PROSPECT STEER CHAMPION HEREFORD

5TH OVERALL PROSPECT STEER 3RD CROSSBRED

CHAMPION PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

CHAMPION ANGUS

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS

RESERVE PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

RESERVE ANGUS

RESERVE CHAROLAIS

Jake Paul Perryman

Berkley McKay

Delanie Troyer

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Taylor Glover

Luke McEndoo

Haven Davis

Aaron Kerlee

Tristan Fields

Kutter Bland

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

CHAMPION CHIANINA

CHAMPION GELBVIEH

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN

RESERVE CHIANINA

RESERVE GELBVIEH

RESERVE LIMOUSIN

CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU

CHAMPION SALER

CHAMPION SHORTHORN

RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU

RESERVE SALER

RESERVE SHORTHORN

Logan Lakin

Madison Shout

Jake Paul Perryman

Landri Chaplin

Jandi Hurley

Houston Dixon

Landin Henderson

Ryder Owens

Kylee Stanley

Kennedy Vanzant

Madison Shout

Will Chrz

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[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

CHAMPION ABC Landree Siebert

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RESERVE HEREFORD Cody Ramsey

RESERVE SIMMENTAL Elizabeth Pack

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

RING 2 HEIFERS

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL Kennedy Lockhart

RESERVE CHAMPION HEREFORD CHAMPION COMMERCIAL HEIFER Cobey McLemore

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SHOW RESULTS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION LIMOUSIN

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL

CHAMPION PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

CHAMPION ANGUS

CHAMPION BRANGUS

RESERVE PRE-JR MINI HEREFORD

RESERVE ANGUS

RESERVE BRANGUS

Raylyn Thompson

Blayklee Stelzer

Blayklee Stelzer

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Bentley London

Sadie Robinson

Hudson Myers

Sarah Armitage

Jacob Jones

Stratton Walch

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS COMPOSITE

CHAMPION CHANINA

RESERVE CHAROLAIS

RESERVE CHAROLAIS COMPOSITE

RESERVE CHIANINA

CHAMPION GELBVIEH

CHAMPION HEREFORD

CHAMPION MAINETAINER

RESERVE GELBVIEH

RESERVE HEREFORD

RESERVE MAINETAINER

Macee Hammack

Abbigayle Vargas

Carlee Clark

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

Braden Henricks

Macy Shoulders

Macy Shoulders

Braxton Filippo

Sydney Johnson

Tailor Fields

Parker Lockhart

Kooper Branum

Baily Wessels

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SHOW RESULTS

CHAMPION MINI HEREFORD

CHAMPION RED ANGUS

CHAMPION SHORTHORN

RESERVE MINI HEREFORD

RESERVE RED ANGUS

RESERVE SHORTHORN

CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS

CHAMPION BEEFMASTER

RESERVE LIMOUSIN

Cody Ramsey

Caitlyn Ramsey

Chloee Clark

Tucker Freie

Kody Robertson

Colten Atkinson

Kamden Filippo

Landree Siebert

Peyton Collum

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

RESERVE SHORTHORN PLUS Paizlee Szenasi

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RESERVE COMMERCIAL HEIFER Parker Lockhart

RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU Chancee Clark

OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

RESERVE SIMMENTAL Cody Smith

RESERVE PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL Braxton Filippo

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RING 2 PROGRESS STEERS

SHOW RESULTS

GRAND CHAMPION PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Elizabeth Pack

RESERVE CHAMPION PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Julia Frye

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OKLAHOMA BEEF EXPO APRIL 15-17, 2016 // STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA

3RD OVERALL PROGRESS STEER RESERVE CROSSBRED Emma Richardson

4TH OVERALL PROGRESS STEER RESERVE SIMMENTAL

5TH OVERALL PROGRESS STEER CHAMPION CHIANINA

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS

CHAMPION HEREFORD

Julia Frye

Lauren Bilderback

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

CHAMPION ANGUS Larahmy Blakely

Tristan Fields

Parker Holt

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

RESERVE ANGUS Nicholas Purcell

RESERVE CHAROLAIS Hayley Burggraf

RESERVE HEREFORD Tailor Fields

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SHOW RESULTS

CHAMPION LIMOUSIN Callie McClure

CHAMPION MAINE-ANJOU Madison Shout

CHAMPION SHORTHORN Charley Thrasher

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

RESERVE LIMOUSIN Rett Schneider

RESERVE CHIANINA Christa Canida

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RESERVE MAINE-ANJOU C.J. Canida

RESERVE SHORTHORN Zach Geisler

WILD BILL KICK ‘EM UP BEEF SHOOTOUT MARCH 18-20, 2016 // COLUMBUS, OHIO

MARKET ANIMALS

3RD OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL RESERVE MAINETAINER STEER Madison Loschke

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION CHI-MAINE STEER Ben Nikkel

4TH OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION SHORTHORN STEER Chase McGraw

5TH OVERALL MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION SIMMENTAL STEER Raine Garten

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL CHAMPION MAINETAINER STEER Riley Sleichter

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CHAMPION CHAROLAIS

CHAMPION CROSSBRED

CHAMPION HEREFORD

RESERVE CHAROLAIS

RESERVE CROSSBRED

RESERVE HEREFORD

CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS

CHAMPION MARKET HEIFER

CHAMPION AOB

RESERVE SHORTHORN PLUS

RESERVE MARKET HEIFER

RESERVE CHI-MAINE

Raine Garten

Jaxon Mead

Taylor Nikkel

Spencer Riffel

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Sydnee Shive

Taryn Faulkender

Jackie Sleichter

Cally Miller

Tyree Figge

Cami Miller

Sydnee Shive

Britt Michaelis

WILD BILL KICK ‘EM UP BEEF SHOOTOUT MARCH 18-20, 2016 // COLUMBUS, OHIO

RESERVE SHORTHORN Jaxon Mead

RESERVE SIMMENTAL Tate Becker

SHOWMANSHIP

JUNIOR CHAMPION

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION

INTERMEDIATE RESERVE

SENIOR CHAMPION

Maddie Weaber

James DeRouchey

Weston Schrader

Taylor Nikkel

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BREEDING HEIFERS 3RD OVERALL HEIFER RESERVE FOUNDATION SIMMENTAL Ben Nikkel

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION COMMERCIAL Raine Garten

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Lakyn Huncovsky

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION FOUNDATION SIMMENTAL Madison Loschke

RESERVE COMMERCIAL Taylor Nikkel

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN PLUS Anaya McCune

RESERVE SIMMENTAL Madisyn Riffel

RESERVE SHORTHORN PLUS Cooper Henson

126 June/July 2016 • theshowcircuit.com

WILD BILL KICK ‘EM UP BEEF SHOOTOUT MARCH 18-20, 2016 // COLUMBUS, OHIO

CHAMPION ANGUS Macey Lewis

CHAMPION AOB Jenna DeRouchey

CHAMPION CHIANINA Ben Nikkel

[ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE ]

RESERVE ANGUS

RESERVE AOB

RESERVE CHIANINA

CHAMPION HEREFORD

CHAMPION MAINETAINER

CHAMPION SHORTHORN

RESERVE HEREFORD

RESERVE MAINETAINER

RESERVE SHORTHORN

Taylor Nikkel

Cally Miller

Maddie Weaber

Weston Schrader

Madison Loschke

Wyatt Lange

Taryn Shepard

Riley Sleichter

Macy Elliott

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Member Name: ____________________________ Address: ______________________________ City: ________________ Wow! What a great Beef Expo show we had, from the showmanship competition Friday night, steer show Saturday, awards banquet Saturday night and the heifer show Sunday. I would like to congratulate all of the participants on a job well done. I also would like to thank all of our sponsors again for without you this show and our year end awards would not be possible.

Thank you to Purina, Supreme Trailer sales, Cimarron Trailers, Cinch, Cruel Girl, Sullivan Supply, Supreme Show Supply, and Jobe’s Show Supply, to name a few. I would also like to thank the many volunteers that help behind the scenes to make this show happen and a very special thank you to Rhonda Elizondo for all of her hard work putting our YearEnd Awards Banquet together.

The OCCA board is very excited to announce that Ms. Adrienne Bethel has been hired as executive secretary for our association. She will be keeping points, updating the website, taking care of memberships, and will be working on increasing our presence on social media just to name a few of her responsibilities. We look forward to working with Adrienne going forward.

I know we have a lot of our members gearing up to head to their respective junior national shows this summer. On behalf of the OCCA Board of Directors, I say good luck and safe travels to all.

Remember “IT ALL STARTS BEFORE SUNRISE”

State: ______ Zip: __________ Phone: ___________________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________ Fax: ___________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian: ____________________________ Date of birth: _________________ My School is: ______________________________ FFA District that you live in: (circle one) Central NE NW SE SW County You Show in: _________________ Member DOB: _________________ NOVICE - Is this your first year to collect points as an OCCA member? YES NO Are you affiliated with an Indian Nation? YES NO If so which one? _______________________ Jacket/Pull-over size (circle one) S M L XL YOUTH ADULT

Which OCCA Division(s) do you want to join?

Heifer ____ Steer _____ Showmanship ____ Total dues: $________ cash ____ check ____

The first division is $35; each additional division is $30 per division. Additional family members (siblings) may join for $30 per division. One subscription to the Show Circuit magazine per OCCA household included with your membership.

Return to Membership Director: DeeAnn Thomas 14751 Knob Hill - Perry, OK 73077 580-336-7793 - tdeeann@yahoo.com Note: According to OCCA Rules, winners of the “Overall Top 10 Exhibitors” are not eligible to compete for “District Awards”.

OVERALL SHOWMANSHIP POINTS

Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Last Name Myers Lockhart Myers Langford Lockhart Hancock Richards Berlowitz Hilburn Carson

First Chance Parker Hudson Cash Kennedy Wyatt Brittny Braelyn Kyleigh Allison

SHOWMANSHIP POINTS BY DIST.

Div. Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int. Int.

Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior

Last Name Lockhart Lockhart Blakley Chrz Hayes Canida Siebert Fields Jackson Rhodes

Myers Langford Berlowitz Edens Grossnicklaus Steichen Elam Bilderback Hooper Ward Myers Hancock Richards Hilburn Carson Courtney Svendsen Storey Burris Evans

First Parker Kennedy Larahmey Will Clayton CJ Landree Tristan Ashlyn Kya

Hudson Cash Braelyn Caleb Clay Tyler Jaden Lauren Bailey Trinity Chance Wyatt Brittny Kyleigh Allison Brock Krista Jordan Kylee Ashton

HEIFER POINTS BY DIVISION Breed Last Name First Dist.

AOB Ramsey Caitlyn C AOB Utsler Kiley SW AOB Ramsey Cody C AOB Hutchinson Newt NW AOB Larman Casyn NW AOB O’Neal Kaitlyn NW AOB Stewart Jenna NW

Pts. 225 217 201 167 152 145 140 140 119 92 Pts. 217 152 90 88 84 52 52 27 22 22 201 167 140 91 90 56 52 30 23 23 225 145 140 119 92 72 36 28 22 22 Pts. 120 110 86 76 48 30 20

AOB AOB

Larman Gerard

Ashlyn Aliese

NW SE

10 10

American Storey American Jones American Mitchell American King American Storey

Jordan Jacob Andreya Craylyn Jansan

SE C SE NE SE

184 180 78 70 60

Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus

Hudson Charley Chance Erin Jackson Kylee Sydney Cash Raylyn Kennedy

C C C NE SE C C NE NE NE

383 372 337 212 193 170 118 100 60 60

Myers Johnson Myers Barnes Ray Burris Johnson Langford Thompson Lockhart

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Johnson Enyart Allen Johnson Head Thomas Lovett Shelby Tennyson Larman

Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp Char-Comp

Hilburn Kyleigh Wahl Rylee Hunter McLemore Cobey Jordan Wyatt Kyler Tanner Tennyson Mackena Thompson Cooper Jackson Ashlyn Thomas Darrell Dixon Hatlie

Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina

Lockhart Head Barnes Chrz Canida Goodson Purcell Thompson

Sydney Dylan Barrett Charley Kyson Darrell Kristen Will Mackena Carsyn

C NE C C NW NW SE SE SW C

90 88 56 56 52 40 23 6 6 6

SE 168 NW 146 SW 93 NE 56 NE 56 SW 43 NE 40 SW 31 NW 30 C 26

Parker Kyson Erin Will CJ Gatlin Nick Cooper

NE NW NE NW NE NW NE NE

329 170 168 80 70 50 50 50

Chianina Chianina

Senkel Perrier

Shaylee SE Jaycie NE

46 46

Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford

Johnson Berlowitz Canida Rhodes Langford Long Thompson Bilderback Scott Elam

Sydney Blaze CJ Kya Cash Molly Raylyn Lauren KyLynn Jaden

C C NE SE NE C NE SW SW NE

232 199 161 152 116 110 103 100 100 81

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Gramblin White Hayes Holland

Dalton Richard Clayton Emma Jo

NE NE SE NE

180 54 54 20

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

Monroe Burggraf McGowan Long Thompson Senkel Blakley Evans Baker Chrz

Tristan Hayley Haylie Molly Raylyn Shaylee Larahmy Ashton Aaron Will

SE NE SE C NE SE NE SE NW NW

113 100 96 86 85 65 56 50 40 38

Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer Maintainer

Berlowitz Svendsen Perrier McLemore Monroe Pack Evans Carson Kyler Blakley

Braelyn Krista Hunter Cobey Tristan Elizabeth Ashton Allison Tanner Larahmy

C NE NE SW SE NE SE NE NE NE

315 176 140 98 84 80 78 64 63 53

Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus

Hutchinson Robertson Janssen Enyart Hutchinson

Brock Kody Blake Dylan Newt

NW SW SW NE NW

170 50 42 20 10

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Siebert Andersen Hancock Blakey Thomas Forgy Thomas Gramblin Baker Stehr

Landree Dayla Wyatt Adyson Dallon Brett Darrell Dalton Kara Caitlin

C NW NE C NW SE NW NE C SW

139 76 66 62 60 40 40 38 37 36

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Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus Sh Plus

Hancock Chrz Baker Ray Gibson Larman Long Evans Svendsen Gerard

Wyatt Will Kara Jackson Brooke Ashlyn Molly Ashton Krista Aliese

NE NW C SE NE NW C SE NE SE

300 82 74 66 61 38 36 26 26 20

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Smith Kydie Smith Cody GrossnicklausClay Robertson Kody Vanzant Kennedy Stehr Cammie Tucker Seth Berlowitz Braelyn Jordan Wyatt Richardson Curt

C C SW SW C SW C C NE C

124 120 110 80 76 46 38 30 30 20

% Simm % Simm % Simm % Simm % Simm % Simm % Simm % Simm % Simm % Simm

Berlowitz Lockhart Carson Courtney Smith Sherpherd Grossnicklaus Stehr Odell Thompson

Braelyn Kennedy Allison Brock Cody Chaley Clay Caitlin Jordan Raylyn

C NE NE NE C SW SW SW C NE

413 176 149 127 108 96 62 60 50 40

Lockhart Richards McLemore Goodson Burggraf Steichen Hayes Siebert Blakey Berlowitz

Parker Brittny Cobey Gatlin Hayley Tyler Blaklee Landree Avary Brody

NE NE SW NW NE NW SE C C C

249 246 235 206 100 84 80 70 66 63

Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial

STEER POINTS BY DIVISION Breed Last Name First Dist.

AOB Ramsey Caitlyn C AOB Knapp Wesley SE AOB Talliaferro Haylee SW AOB Clark Haylie SW Hill Braden NW AOB AOB Codding Breyden NW AOB Fuss Austyn NE AOB Talliaferro Haylee SW AOB Knapp Jessalene SE Angus Angus Angus

Thompson Hurley Church

Raylyn Jandi Caden

NE SW SW

Pts. 60 53 40 40 36 40 36 20 16 102 82 80

Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus Angus

Gibson Fields Forgy Blakley Perryman Thomas Brown

Brooke NE Tailor NE Brett SE Larahmy NE Jake Paul NE Darrell NW Ashton C

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Coontz Rhodes Shout Blakley Fields McClure Elliott Fisher Glover Evans

Brandon Kya Madison Larahmy Tristin Callie Aaron Damon Tommy Ashton

NW SE SW NE NE NE SE NW SW SE

206 146 139 110 74 58 50 40 40 30

Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina

Glover Perryman Imke Goodson Jones Bilderback Fuss Reninger Thrasher Hudgins

Tommy Jake Paul Kaylee Gatlin Colby Lauren Austyn Kaid Gage Charlie

SW NE NW NW SE SW NE SE NW NE

234 201 95 60 60 59 46 40 40 38

Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford Hereford

Owens Blakley Troyer Dixon Fields Goodson Denton Hicks Brown Goodson

Ryder SW Larahmy NE Carrington NE Hatlie C Tallor NE Allyn NW Stran NW Jaci SW Ashton C Gatlin NW

126 125 109 78 65 62 50 40 30 30

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Bilderback Thompson Ramsey Gibson Hudgins Elliott Glover Fields Jackson Talliaferro

Jason Cooper Cody Brooke Charlie Aaron Tommy Tailor Ashlyn Hunter

146 86 66 62 46 40 35 30 20 20

SW NE C NE NE SE SW NE SW SW

59 56 50 41 30 30 26

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

Davis Bilderback Evans Klassen Goodson Tucker Shebester Thrasher Hudgins Thrasher

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Elliott Stehr Goodson Pack Perryman Glover Bilderback Church Creasen Church

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Hooper Chrz Bilderback Testerman Thrasher Evans Hudgins Shebester Imke Lockhart

Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross

Bilderback Perryman Goodson Baker Tucker Imke Shebester Burris Thrasher Testerman

Haven Lauren Ahston Reagan Gatlin Seth Cooper Gage Charlie Gage

NW SW SE SW NW C SW NW NE NW

Aaron SE Caitlyn SW Gatlin NW Elizabeth NE Jake Paul NE Tommy SW Lauren SW Madison SW Elese NW Caden SW Bailey Will Lauren Mylah Charley Ashton Charlie Konner Kaylee Parker Lauren Jake Paul Gatlin Kory Seth Kaylee Kooper Kylee Charley Hadie

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

OVERALL TOP HEIFER EXHIBITORS Place Last Name First Name District 1 Berlowitz Braelyn C 2 Lockhart Parker NE 3 McLemore Cobey SW 4 Hancock Wyatt NE 5 Johnson Charley C 6 Johnson Sydney C 7 Barnes Erin NE 8 Myers Chance C 9 Myers Hudson C 10 Richards Brittny NE

117 85 82 77 76 56 50 42 41 42 128 90 84 83 82 60 60 60 60 40 186 132 100 92 86 84 72 65 58 55 222 124 170 100 90 80 56 50 50 50 Pts. 758 578 471 437 428 424 380 377 373 297

TOP NOVICE HEIFER EXHIBITORS Place Last Name First Name District 1 Lockhart Parker NE 2 McLemore Cobey SW 3 Richards Brittny NE

Pts. 578 471 297

TOP HEIFER EXHIBITORS BY REG. Place Last Name First Name District 1 Long Molly C 2 Siebert Landree C 3 Smith Cody C 4 Berlowitz Blaze C 5 Jones Jacob C 6 Burris Kylee C 7 Vanzant Kennedy C 8 Smith Kydie C 9 Ramsey Caitlyn C 10 Baker Kara C

Pts. 262 259 228 214 180 170 122 130 120 106

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Thompson Canida Langford Lockhart Carson Svendsen Gramblin Burggraf Courtney Perrier

Raylyn CJ Cash Kennedy Allison Krista Dalton Hayley Brock Hunter

NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

294 271 267 265 254 235 226 210 165 165

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Head Goodson Chrz Wahl Hutchinson Thomas Steichen Andersen Goodson Hutchinson

Kyson Gatlin Will Rylee Hunter Brock Darrell Tyler Dayla Allyn Newt

NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW

260 256 216 186 170 110 107 102 100 86

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Ray Monroe Hilburn Evans Storey Rhodes Hayes Senkel

Jackson Tristan Kyleigh Ashton Jordan Kya Blaklee Shaylee

SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE

259 253 199 194 184 172 166 131

9 10

McGowan Mitchell

Haylie Andreya

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Grossnicklaus Clay Robertson Kody Shepherd Chaley Utsler Kiley Stehr Caitlin Scott KyLynn Bilderback Lauren Stehr Cammie Shepherd Cheridan Hooper Bailey

SE SE

96 78

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

172 130 128 110 106 100 100 66 58 56

OVERALL TOP STEER EXHIBITORS Place Last Name First Name District 1 Bilderback Lauren SW 2 Perryman Jake Paul NE 3 Goodson Gatlin NW 4 Glover Tommy SW 5 Blakley Larahmy NE 6 Hudgins Charlie NE 7 Davis Haven NW 7 Coontz Brandon NW 9 Imke Kaylee NW 10 Hooper Bailey SW

Pts. 526 460 420 417 298 245 242 242 229 220

TOP NOVICE STEER EXHIBITORS Place Last Name First Name District 1 Coontz Brandon NW 2 Hooper Bailey SW 3 Tucker Seth C

Pts. 242 220 176

TOP STEER EXHIBITORS BY REGION Place Last Name First Name District 1 Tucker Seth C 2 Brown Ashton C 3 Ramsey Caitlyn C 4 Ramsey Cody C 5 Dixon Hatlie C 6 Vanzant Kennedy C 7 Richardson Curt C 8 Burris Kylee C 9 Allen Barrett C 10 Johnson Becca C

Pts. 176 122 90 84 78 60 58 50 12 6

1 2 3 4

163 151 134 132

Gibson Fields Fields Fuss

Brooke Tallor Tristin Austyn

NE NE NE NE

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Troyer Pack Thompson Thompson McClure Lockhart Courtney

Carrington Elizabeth Raylyn Cooper Callie Parker Madison

NE NE NE NE NE NE NE

132 113 112 86 58 55 30

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Thrasher Chrz Codding Hill Slatten Thrasher Goodson Creasen Codding Enders

Charley Will Breyden Braden Sidney Gage Allyn Elese Breyden Evan

NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW NW

136 132 106 104 84 82 82 80 106 62

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Elliott Evans Rhodes Jones Forgy Knapp Reninger Knapp Storey Gerard

Aaron Ashton Kya Colby Brett Wesley Kaid Jessalene Jordan Aliese

SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE

218 216 178 86 68 64 46 44 38 23

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Hooper Shout Klaassen Shebester Bilderback Testerman Owens Church Hurley Baker

SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

220 170 155 154 146 135 126 120 114 100

Bailey Madison Raegan Kooper Jason Mylah Ryder Caden Jandi Kory

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EYES IN THE SKY

What if you could fly a drone over the calving pasture to check on that first-calf heifer instead of spooking her with the pickup? Or how about checking heat or looking for lost yearlings from the sky instead of horseback? As drone technology improves, their use in agricultural operations is expanding into all kinds of ways that can save a producer time and money.

By Lindsay Allen

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t’s hard to talk about the future of agriculture without talking about technology. As unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones as they are more commonly referred to, continue to gain popularity and capability, those in the cattle business have the opportunity to use this technology to their advantage.

The U.S.-based Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International predicts that agricultural uses will eventually account for 80 percent of the commercial market for drones. The numerous uses of drones in agriculture allow farmers and ranchers to make better management decisions and increase productivity.

“Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drone technology, is in its infancy, so new uses are only as limited as one’s imagination.

For beef producers, examples could include counting cattle, watching herding habits, checking on fences and for rustlers, locating and identifying weeds to be sprayed, monitoring calving and heat synchronization, checking for sick animals and feed intake, scouting rough terrain areas inaccessible by vehicles, and biosecurity,” according to Bob Schultheis, natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

Drones really can be used in all areas of the industry. Take for instance Penny Bowie, owner of Omni Advertising and Graphics Inc. of Newnan, Georgia, who purchased a drone that is used in her cattle advertising and her real estate sales with

The Auction Way Company.

Bowie has owned her drone for over two years now after waiting for one to be released that had the high-quality camera she desired. “When I was originally looking to purchase a UAV, I found that the camera quality was not very high end. However, when the Inspire 1 was released, with 4K video capability, I immediately purchased it,” said Bowie.

She went on to say that when she arrives at a ranch to take photographs, which are best to do at the first and last part of the day, she is often left with down time. Fortunately, the best time to fly a drone is in the middle of the day, so Bowie is able to capture footage of the ranch and cattle at an aerial level now on her photography shoots.

“I can add these aerial photographs and videos to the client’s website now and provide a different perspective from an advertising and marketing standpoint. I have not had anyone disappointed yet with the images,” Bowie commented. She does hope that as the capabilities and controls of drones continues to progress that the noise level will decrease with the improvements.

“They sound like a weedeater, so when you get close to cattle they will scatter and run away. Currently there are only wide angle lenses available for the drone, which means you have to be pretty close to the herd to capture your footage and the closer the drone gets, the more suspicious and nervous the cattle become and then they flee,” she said.

Bowie is anxiously awaiting a drone with a zoom lens that will allow her to capture videos and photographs for a longer period of time without bothering cattle. She notes that she flies her drone so often that her personal cattle have become used to it.

Lori Duncan, row crop sustainability specialist, with the University of Tennessee Extension said that while “there are many applications for drone use, the most useful, basic applications that come to mind are those that remove a person from actually

going into the field.”

Drones act as an extra pair of eyes for producers. Allowing visibility into areas that perhaps producers cannot access easily and allow producers to conduct cattle and land mangement checks from afar.

Thermal technology goes beyond vision by allowing a producer to monitor livestock temperature and even warn the producer of declining health before actual symptoms appear according to Duncan.

David Melde of Hamilton, Texas, has been using his drone to watch and trap predators on his cattle and farming operation. “I use my drone to hover over and watch the wild hogs on our property. I track them with the drone and follow them to the brush where they hide. I have also used it to follow coyotes and was able to get one coyote that was three-quarters of a mile away from me to turn around because of the drone and I do believe that if I had a shooter with me, I could have kept bringing that coyote my direction with the drone and eliminated him,” Melde said.

Quick to point the potential of drones, Melde is also excited to use his drone this summer for the first time to fly over his crop and check for holes and insect damage. He also adds that his 70-year-old neighbor recently invested in a drone and during calving season was able to fly over his pastures and find missing cows verses driving around in their rough terrain.

The same goes for Don and Wendy Denny, who raise registered Angus cattle and run commercial Angus cattle in Paducah, Texas. They are still figuring out the many ways to use the drone on their ranch. “We bought it mainly for our commercial operation as we see the impact and helpfulness it could provide when checking cows and especially those calving,” Wendy said. Don added that they are excited for the “Follow Me” feature on their drone that allows the user to push a button and if you are on horseback, walking, driving, or whatever it may be, the drone will follow and stay within 20 feet of the user and then you can push another button telling the drone to go to wherever you have programmed home.

While Schultheis recognizes that the possibilities are limitless, especially with add-on lenses to the camera, thermal imaging (infrared) and hyperspectral lenses that can monitor crop growth and do plant identification and LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) which can measure plant height and do 3D terrain mapping, he says the question will be whether agricultural producers want to learn this technology themselves, or pay for the services of a company that can do it for them.

“Just collecting the images and data won’t pay the bills. This data will need to be analyzed and the results put into practice to make the farm and ranch more productive and efficient,” Schultheis said.

If producers chose to fly the drones themselves, the process of learning to do so is relatively easily. When Bowie purchased her drone, she mentioned to the seller that she hadn’t a clue how to operate it.

“He had me come out back and watch him fly it. He took it to the right and to the left, then handed me the controller and told me to do the same. That was my crash course. However, the same day I received my drone, I found out about and enrolled in a three-day school to learn more about flying a drone and I had to pass written and flying tests,” Bowie said, who is now FLYSAFE certified following the school, has registered her drone with the FAA.

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While you may be able to teach yourself how to fly a drone within the first 15 minutes, Bowie recommends learning the rules of owning and flying a drone, whether in a school or on your own.

“Once I received my certification license, my classmates and myself had a company seeking to hire us to fly over crops in South Florida. Of course, this meant another day of school and new technology to learn as it was a different type of aircraft, but the possibility of flying drones for a living exists,” Bowie added.

Schultheis said, “Most people who fly drones have little aviation experience. But they become pilots as soon as they start to fly the devices, and must accept all the responsibilities for safety that a pilot of a regular manned aircraft does, including the preflight checks. You have to operate a UAV like you are piloting a real plane. It’s not something where you are going to be able to buy one and just start using it.”

There are numerous rules and regulations that a user must follow when operating a drone. Bowies credits her three-day course for the information she was provided concerning rules and regulations. For instance, drones are required to be registered, can’t be flown higher than 400 feet and within three miles of an airport and can’t be flown in over 15 mph winds.

Bowie recalls a time when she was at a Brangus operation in Florida, about six miles from the airport. While flying her drone, she had to avoid being in the flight path of airplanes and found herself timing when planes came in, so she could fly her drones during the lulls.

Uneducated drone users need to be aware that if they get in the flight path of another aircraft or fly too high, there is a possibility that the drone can be sucked into the motor or propeller and bring the larger aircraft down, Bowie commented.

While drones are still so new and some things are left undecided as policy makers continue to discuss legal matters, Schultheis said there are concerns about privacy matters.

“Privacy laws generally say you cannot video onto someone else’s private property at a resolution that you can distinguish what activities are occurring there. This would apply as well to the agricultural producer viewing their own property with a drone. They would need to hover at their property line and look back onto their own property,” Schultheis said.

One downside to drone usage is the short battery life. Currently, a drone battery will last about 15-25 minutes, creating a disadvantage if you are trying to map large acreage. However, as their popularity continues to rise, battery life, along with lens availability and noise level should not be an issue for long.

Like most technology products, the price range can be wide, depending on the quality, size, data storage and more.

“There are more expensive models out there, but depending on your intended application you can get a relatively inexpensive drone. A multi-rotor copter would be ideal (unless you are planning on surveying large acreages) and several popular models cost approximately $1,000. Some manufacturers will customize a drone specifically for your intended applications and provide training and support as well,” said Duncan.

With robots in agriculture expecting to be a $16.3 billion industry by 2020, according to latest Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research report, and a majority of that business going to drone purchases, we only have to wait and see the possibilities that these products can do for the beef industry.

ABOUT REGISTERING YOUR DRONE If you plan to purchase a drone, a UAV registration mandate became effective Dec. 21, 2015, so anyone who owns a small unmanned aircraft of 0.55 lbs. to 55 lbs. must register with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry before they fly outdoors.

More details can be found at: http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/.

Here are a couple more links potential drone owners should check out: HOW TO REGISTER YOUR DRONE https://registermyuas.faa.gov/

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3RD OVERALL STEER CHAMPION SHORTHORN Blake Peterson

GRAND CHAMPION STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Reece Howard

4TH OVERALL STEER RESERVE SHORTHORN Stetson Herzog

5TH OVERALL STEER CHAMPION HEREFORD Andon Zehring

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER CHAMPION CHIANINA Noah Hayden

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NORTHERN CLASSIC PREVIEW SHOW APRIL 16, 2016 \\ GOSHEN, INDIANA

HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINETAINER Rob Rogers

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Katie Mize

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN Allison Dragstrem

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Reed Barker

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Ellie Sennett

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3RD OVERALL STEER RESERVE CROSSBRED Lilli Tourloukis

GRAND CHAMPION STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Ross Howard

4TH OVERALL STEER CHAMPION CHIANINA Ross Howard

5TH OVERALL STEER CHAMPION MAINETAINER Courtney Gordan

RESERVE CHAMPION STEER CHAMPION SHORTHORN Blake Peterson

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GREAT LAKES SHOWDOWN APRIL 16, 2016 \\ LA PORTE, INDIANA

HEIFERS

3RD OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION HEREFORD Kesler Collins

SUPREME CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SHORTHORN Allison Dragstrem

4TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION MAINETAINER Rob Rogers

5TH OVERALL HEIFER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Brooke Hayden

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION CHIANINA Brooke Hayden

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MissouriCLUB CALF ASSOCIATION

State fair time is fast approaching and the MCCA board is preparing like we are sure most of you all are as well! We are still taking memberships, so if you have yet to sign up its not too late there are still a few shows left for the year! Our membership forms are on our website. Send it in with your dues and you can start accumulating points for this year. Remember points don’t start to count until dues are paid in full!

Check out our Facebook page or our website www.missouriclubcalfassoc.com for point standings and upcoming shows!

2016 MCCA MEMBERSHIP FORM One exhibitor per form, please.

Name: ________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________ Age: _________

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**The first exhibitor is $40, each one after in the same household is $35. **One subscription to the Show Circuit per MCCA household.

MAIL TO: MCCA c/o Taylor Loges 102 N Elm Sweet Springs, MO 65351 Or turn in at an upcoming show.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2016 JUNIOR BOARD MEMBERS: Kayla Morrow : President

Erin Greeley : Vice President Alexis Bremer : Secretary

Bailey Dent : Public Relations August Bertz

Jordan Sunderman

-------------------ADULT ADVISORS: • Brianne Bishop • Taylor Loges

Birthday: _________________________

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MCCA NEWS

2016 STANDINGS BREEDING HEIFER STANDINGS ANGUS Christina Higgins................6 Jesse Bastian 4/11..............86 DeLana Vogelsmeier...........40 Rance Wheeler 3/15 ...........411 Jesse Bastian 3/8 ................8 Lanie Hill ............................13 Chris Khlenbeck 2/1 ...........125 Jesse Bastian 11/5..............15 Chris Kahlenbeck 9/15 .......11 Tyler Gerke ..........................45 Rance Wheeler 9/20 ...........67 CHAROLAIS Chase Simmons..................81 Matthew Owings ................49 Bailey Klise .........................50 Connor Kisner 1/12 ............15 Connor Kisner 1/2 ..............11 Thomas Owings ..................59 Lucas Crutcher ....................75 CHIANINA Kade Ward ..........................35 Laurin Dilly .........................52 Nicholas Rhodes .................40 Rance Wheeler ...................2 Trace Alexander...................24 GELBVIEH Cameron Nowack................20 GELBVIEH BALANCER Brooke Nowack ...................50 HEREFORD Cole Murphy .......................143 Britney Adam ......................52 McKalie Lorenz ...................4 Chase Simmons..................10 Dakota Souder ....................5 Tatum McGlothlin ...............26 Taylor McGlothlin................23 Trace Alexander...................10 Makayla Reynolds 8/3 ........5 Makayla Reynolds 7/15 ......5 Makayla Reynolds 4/11 ......3 Dustin Daehn......................12 LIMOUSIN Gage Baker 3/17.................37 Gage Baker 3/15.................30 Brooklyn Adam ...................45 MAINE-ANJOU Nicholas Rhodes .................35 Dustin Daehn......................44 Kaitlin Fifer 11/4/14 ...........52 Max Alexander....................15 Kaitlin Fifer 4/25/15 ...........20

MAINETAINER Carson Coram .....................10 Ellistin Morey......................209 Sarah Tate ...........................34 Tyler Gerke ..........................160 Brooke Nowack ...................32 Max Alexander....................10 Cassidy Barker ....................71 John Maddaleno ................15 SHORTHORN Kylee Dameron ...................37 Ryleigh Morris ....................230 Mikaela Rojas .....................50 Bailey Klise .........................41 Stetson Klise .......................71 Danny Powell......................40 SHORTHORN PLUS Austin Thomas ....................20 Sarah Tate ...........................10 Ryleigh Morris ....................297 Pacey Dugger .....................30 SIMMENTAL Dustin Daehn......................62 Kennedy Early .....................65 Katelyn Gillum ....................3 FOUNDATION SIMMENTAL Chezney Early .....................52 Ashlyn Laffey.......................6 Mallory Early .......................159 Jesse Bastian 3/4 ................52 Jesse Bastian 2/25..............8 COMMERCIAL Noah Riley ..........................112 Cole Murphy .......................280 Lucas Crutcher ....................20 Rance Wheeler ...................10 Cassidy Barker ....................84 Clayton Moore ....................50 MARKET ANIMAL STANDINGS ANGUS Clayton Moore ....................50 CHAROLAIS Noah Riley ..........................52 CHAROLAIS COMPOSITE Cody Coram ........................30 Kade Ward ..........................33 MaKinley Brooks.................20 CHIANINA Taylor Smith ........................30 Landon Kennedy ................15 Jordan Sunderman.............8

Kayla Morrow......................168 Emma Clark ........................269 Mikaela Rojas .....................17 Laurin Dilly .........................25 Austin Thomas ....................15 HEREFORD McKalie Lorenz ...................59 Brayde Adam ......................15 Makayla Reynolds ..............3 MAINE-ANJOU Tyler Gerke ..........................104 Ellistin Morey......................194 Emma Clark ........................58 MAINETAINER Taylor Coram .......................14 Taylor Coram .......................56 Brooke Nowack ...................33 Cole Murphy .......................374 Brittany Robertson ..............36 Cameron Nowack................30 August Bertz .......................42 SHORTHORN Kylee Dameron ...................87 SHORTHORN PLUS Kylee Dameron ...................17 Ashlyn Laffey.......................202 Conner Bankus ...................41 SIMMENTAL Connor Bankus ...................19 Kaylee Smith .....................44 CROSSBRED Jazmine Lorence.................6 Austin Thomas ....................42 Dustin Daehn......................156 Jordan Sunderman.............6 Mikaela Rojas .....................40 Kayla Morrow......................345 Kayla Morrow......................295 Barrett Burkey .....................6 Stetson Klise .......................13 Taylor Coram .......................32 Noah Riley ..........................65 Cody Coram ........................13

SHOWMANSHIP JUNIOR Elliston Morey.....................17 Chezney Early .....................37 Ryleigh Morris ....................40 Mikaela Rojas .....................5 Chase Simmons..................15 Danny Powell......................15 Cameron Nowack................5 Kylee Dameron ...................5 INTERMEDIATE Cole Murphy .......................57 Kennedy Early .....................37 Clayton Moore ....................5 Connor Bankus ...................5 Lucas Crutcher ....................10 Dustin Daehn......................5 Pacey Dugger .....................15 SENIOR Kaitlin Fifer .........................42 Kayla Morrow......................10 Mallory Early .......................20 Emma Clark ........................10 Jesse Bastain ......................10 Taylor Coram .......................15 McKalie Lorenz ...................5 Makayla Reynolds ..............5 * Points will accumulate when dues are paid in full. * Points Include: - MU AGR - MU Block & Bridle - Ozark Spring Roundup - Milan FFA - North Mo - NWMSU AGR - Showing for a Cure - El Dorado Springs - MCCA Battle of the Breeds - Boonville FFA - Phelps County - MSU Block & Bridle - Warren Co Preview

MARKET HEIFER Cameron Nowack................51 Trace Alexander...................8 Lanie Hill ............................22 Lucas Crutcher ....................10 Pacey Dugger .....................12

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HEIFERS

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION ANGUS Nalaney Guyer

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Derek Richie

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3RD OVERALL // HEREFORD

4TH OVERALL // MAINE

5TH OVERALL // RESERVE ANGUS

RESERVE HEREFORD

RESERVE MAINE

RESERVE SIMMENTAL

CHAMPION AOB

CHAMPION CHI

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RESERVE AOB

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CHAMPION SHORTHORN

Kesler Collins

Tait McCaskill

Sara Pieper

Rylee Derrer

Sydney Wisnefski

Payton Heuber

Ashley Miller

Brayden Freeman

Paige Lemenager

Ty Drach

Cole Riemann

Trevor Frerichs

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HEIFERS

CHAMPION SHORTHORNPLUS

CHAMPION PERCENTAGE-SIMMENTAL

RESERVE SHORTHORNPLUS

RESERVE PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL

Sara Pieper

Cole Riemann

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP

Kylee Fields

Luke Gilbert

Hailey Boyd, Max Eaton, Paige Lemenager

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Megan Myerscough, Ashley Miller, Mason Campbell

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GRAND CHAMPION STEER CHAMPION CROSSBRED Ashtin Guyer

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER RESERVE CROSSBRED Alissa Boersen

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5TH OVERALL // MAINE

RESERVE SIMMENTAL

RESERVE CHI

RESERVE MAINE

CHAMPION ANGUS

CHAMPION CHAROLAIS COMPOSITE

CHAMPION HEREFORD

RESERVE ANGUS

CHAMPION SHORTHORN

RESERVE HEREFORD

Alec Myers

Jacob Hinshaw

Riley Johnson

Levi Hinshaw

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Grace Arnold

Michael Myerscough

Shelby Shreves

Lauren Burris

Trevor Frerichs

Jacob Hinshaw

Sophia Lowers

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coming events

JUNE

4 • Aces Wild Ranch Online Dispersal 4-5 • Bennett Shorthorns Private Treaty Sale 6 • Diamond M Online Sale 8 • Western Shootout Pasture Sale 11-12 • Battle of the Cattle Show Series at Fort Worth 11 • Kris Black Cream of the Crop Sale 15 • Aksarben Breeding Heifer, Feeder Calves, Goats, Sheep & Swine Deadline 17-18 • Bruhn Cattle Incredible Event Sale 17-24 • Maine-Chianina Junior National Shows 19 • Franke-Cromwell Future Donors Online Sale 20-25 • Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Wether Sire Sale & Club Lamb Sale 25 • McKay Cattle Co Endless Opportunity Event 25 • McLemore Farms/Yocham Ranch Winning Tradition Sale

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CHECK OUT OUR SC ONLINE SALES IN ORANGE

JULY

1-7 • National Jr Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference 1 • Show Circuit Early Bird Deadline for State Fair Issue 2-3 • Battle of the Cattle Show Series at Belton, TX 9-15 • 2016 VitaFerm Jr National Hereford Expo 17 • Cromwell Cattle Co. Online Fall Calving Sale

AUGUST

1 • American Royal Market Hog, Lamb & Goat DNA Validation 8 • Aksarben Show Entries Due 13-14 • Battle of the Cattle Show Series at Fredericksburg, TX

SEPTEMBER

4 • Miller Show Cattle Fall Bid-Off 5 • Maass Show Cattle Online Sale 5 • Schulte Cattle Co Online Pasture Sale 6 • Gruhn Show Cattle Online Sale 6 • Lowes Farms Dreams to Reality Online Sale 6 • Matt Lautner Cattle Online Sale 6 • Otto Show Cattle Online Sale 7 • Coyote Valley/Vetter Show Cattle Fall Sale 7 • Eckloff Strolberg Private Treaty Sale 10 • American Royal Entry Deadline 10 • American Royal Jr. Heifer Ownership Deadline 11 • Knudson Cattle Co Online Sale 11 • Lay Farms Show Calves Online Sale 11 • Richland Farms Online Steer Sale 11 • Schaeffer-Tice Private Treaty Sale 11 • The Boys of Summer Sale 11 • Wilson Ranch Pasture Sale 12 • Kalvig/Veldhuizen Heart of the Herd Online Sale 12 • Schneider Farms Online Sale

12 • Will Cattle Co Online Sale 13 • Green Oaks Farms Steer & Heifer Online Sale 13 • Kennedy Club Calves/J&J Show Cattle Online Sale 13 • NMJ Cattle Pro Tour Pasture Sale 13 • Seth Miller Show Steers Online Sale 13 • Seth Plendl Cattle Co Online Sale 13 • TMAC Online Steer Sale 14 • Ehlers Online Pasture Sale 14 • Follon Cattle Co Pro Tour Pasture Sale 14 • Gradert Show Cattle Online Sale 14 • Herum Show Cattle Pro Tour Pasture Sale 14 • Schable & Smith Pro Tour Pasture Sale 15 • Burmeister Farms Online Sale 15 • Putz Cattle Online Sale 15 • Sellman Ranch Show Cattle Online Sale 15 • Skoglund Cattle Co Club Calf Sale 17 • Carrousel Farms Online Sale 17 • Tejkl Show Cattle Private Treaty Sale - View Only 18 • Curoe Show Cattle Field of Dreams 18 • Dick’s Family Show Cattle Club Calf Sale 18 • Keene Online Steer & Heifer Sale 18 • Lueking Club Calves Online Sale 18 • Rocky Coulee Ranch Online Sale 18 • Weigel’s Steer Pit 18 • Yorges Show Cattle Steer & Heifer Sale 18 • Z Bar H Club Calf Online Sale 19 • Krantz Club Calves Online Sale 19 • Long Cattle Show Steer & Heifer Sale 19 • M&W Livestock Online Sale 19 • Rock & Royal Steer and Heifer Sale 19 • SW Minnesota Club Calf Online Sale 19 • Thernes Cattle Co Pasture Sale 19 • Thompson Show Steers Sale 20 • Boyert & Core Online Steer Sale 20 • Christie Cattle Co/GMC Show Cattle Online Sale 20 • High Five/Johnson Pasture Sale 20 • Lock Cattle Co Online Sale 20 • NWSS Steer DNA and Ownership Deadline 20 • Stohlmann Show Cattle Online Sale 20 • Triple J Club Calf Sale 21 • Christo Cattle Online Sale 21 • DeNeui Club Calves Online Pasture Sale 21 • Goeken Cattle Online Pasture Sale 21 • Karstens Club Calves Online Pasture Sale 21 • Rasmuson Cattle Steer & Heifer Sale-Canada 21 • Schneider Bros Show Cattle Online Sale 22-25 • Aksarben Stock Show 22 • Frye Cattle Co Online Sale 22 • Geppert Show Cattle Online Pasture Sale 22 • Greiner Farms Online Sale 22 • Reindl/Fastnacht Online Pasture Sale

coming events

22 • Van Asselt Online Pasture Sale 25 • Backdrop Bound Online Sale- Canada 25 • John Knowles Cattle Online Sale 25 • Sieck Show Cattle Online Sale 26 • Barker & Rodgers Family Show Cattle Online Sale 26 • Barnes Show Cattle Online Sale 26 • Hayden Farms Online Sale 26 • Stoltz Show Cattle Sale 26 • Vogler Cattle Co Online Sale 27 • Cowan Cattle Co Online Sale 27 • Ibach Farms Online Steer & Heifer Sale 27 • Wolff Farms Online Pasture Sale 28 • Johnson Cattle Online Pasture Sale 28 • Weber Show Cattle Online Sale TBAvBig Foot Ranch Online Sale TBA • Clarke Cattle Co Pasture Sale TBA • Crandell’s Babies to Banners Online Sale TBA • Halbach Cattle Club Calf Online Sale

OCTOBER

1 • Polzin Cattle Leading Ladies Sale 2 • Blackstone Cattle Co Online Sale 2 • Purple Reign Cattle Co Sale 3 • Dostal Show Cattle/Gall Cattle Co Online Sale 3 • Gateway Genetics Online Club Calf Sale 4 • Gabel Farms Online Steer Sale 4 • Matt Lautner Cattle Online Sale 9 • Dryer/Harper Steer and Heifer Sale 9 • Kaiser Cattle Steer & Heifer Sale 9 • Kegley’s 16th Annual Club Calf Sale 9 • Lemenager Cattle Online Sale 10 • Breakout Steer & Heifer Online Sale 10 • Lane Farms Online Sale 10 • Martin Livestock Pasture Steer Sale 10 • Ormiston Genetics Online Sale 11 • Cowan Cattle Co Online Sale 11 • Diven Springs Farm Heifer & Steer Sale 11 • Drew Miller Cattle Co Online Sale 12 • Competitive Edge Genetics Steer/Heifer Sale 12 • Moker Farms Online Sale 13 • Boyert & Core Online Female Sale 16 • Snowy Hill Cattle Sale 17 • Erickson Farms Online Sale 17 • Frenzen Cattle Co Online Sale 17 • Wernacres Farms Online Heifer Sale 18 • Green Oaks Farms Steer & Heifer Online Sale 19 • “Deal Me In” Online Heifer Sale (Six-R/AKA) 19 • 117th American Royal Livestock Show 23 • 3 Aces Cattle Co Full Deck Sale 26 • Unger Show Cattle Steer & Heifer Online Sale 27 • Henson Cattle Co Online Sale

30 • Genetics With Passion Open Heifer Sale 31 • McCollam Show Cattle Online Sale TBA • Noonan Show Cattle Online Sale TBA • Richey Brothers Online Sale TBA • Skoglund Cattle Co Club Calf Sale TBA • Vandy Cattle Online Steer & Heifer Sale

NOVEMBER

1 • Kalvig/Veldhuizen Elite Steer & Heifer Online Sale 1 • National Western Stock Show Jr Market Entry Deadline 6 • Colburn Cattle Co Online Steer Sale 6 • Hotz & Younge Elite Female Sale 6 • Ladies of the Fall Online Sale 6 • Richland Farms Prospect Heifer Sale 7 • Christo Cattle Online Sale 7 • Hueber Show Cattle Steer & Heifer Online Sale 7 • RB Angus & Show Cattle Sale 7 • Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs Online Sale 8 • Gabel Farms Online Heifer Sale 9 • TMAC Online Heifer Sale 10 • One Team-One Dream Fall Harvest Sale 19 • Leading Ladies Maine Anjou Female Sale - Canada 20 • NWSS Jr Breeding Heifer Ownership deadline 21 • Herbolsheimer Angus Female Sale 21 • Hogan/Tuell Online Sale 21 • The Pursuit Online Female Sale 25 • Tree Lane Farms Sale 26 • Morgan Ranch Online Sale 29 • Prairie View Farms Online Heifer Sale

DECEMBER 1 • Gateway Genetics Female Sale

12 • Hopp Cattle Co Bred Heifer Sale

12 • TMAC Banner Builders Sale

13 • Snowdon/Stewart Fall Calf Sale

15 • NWSS Open Prospect Cattle Entry Deadline 19 • Yorges Show Cattle Bred Heifer Sale

TBA • Skoglund Cattle Co Bred Heifer Sale

JANUARY TBA • Hwy 20 Drive Online Sale

APRIL

TBA • Prairie View Farms Spring Production Sale

A Blonde Aggie’s Guide to Ad Photos

By Sharla Ishmael As a magazine editor, if I got three wishes from a fairy godmother, one of them would be an easy explanation of photo resolution- what it is, how to determine what is needed for print and how to send high-resolution photos to me. Here is my attempt to simplify the issue enough that even a blonde Aggie like myself can understand how to determine if your calf/bull/winner photos are of high enough quality or resolution to use in your ad – and be happy with the end result.

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t’s almost time to start designing ads for the big State Fair issue of the Show Circuit – that monstrous beast that helps breeders market thousands of show calves in sales all over the country this fall. That means it’s about time for our advertisers to start gathering up photos for their ads or schedule photo shoots for their calves asap – at least in an ideal world, anyway.

In the real world, life on the farm or ranch doesn’t slow down long enough for most folks to set aside much time for planning their ads, including taking or gathering up photos. The ideal scenario to get the very best calf photos for your ad (for most folks) would be to hire a professional livestock photographer to come out to the ranch on a nice day when the calves are all cleaned up and you have plenty of help in the picture pen.

Then you can ask the photographer to send us print-quality, high resolution pics and pictures are handled for this season. Of course even the best-laid plans can be waylaid by rain that delays your photo shoot until it’s too late to get them in by the deadline. Sometimes drought has caused the calves not to look their best in late spring/early summer when you need to take the pics, or other problems. We get it; often you just have to do the best you can with what you’ve got. This is meant to help you figure out what that is.

“So, what the heck is dpi and resolution anyway?”

In crude, laymen’s terms, pixels are dots of color in your image. The more pixels you have, the more detail your image will have and the higher the resolution. Sometimes instead of dpi you will see ppi (pixels per inch). For your ad in the Show Circuit, we need your photos to be at least 300 dpi to print sharp and clear on paper. That is the very best measure we can use.

We use Photoshop to determine what resolution (dpi) a photo is, but if you don’t have that software it’s not a problem.

It’s often easier to find the size of a photo. The guideline we use is if the photo is at least 500 KB it should be good to use in an ad (as long as you don’t want to blow it up real big as a background pic, for instance). It might be 500 KB in size but only 72 dpi, which limits how big we can use the photo in your ad, but it should be useable. However, the bigger the better. Most photos that are at least 1 MB in size tend to be high resolution.

The only problem with the “bigger is better” rule is that some images can be too large to email.

We’ll tackle that problem later on.

So now you know that your ad photos need to be either 300 dpi or at least 500 KB in size. How do you know what size your photos are? There are several ways to find out.

There’s an even easier method than that. If you have your Finder open, at the top you have a few different options on how to view your files. If you choose the option that arranges your files in columns (See Example 1), then simply clicking once on the desired file will bring up a thumbprint image of your file with its size at the bottom right in your window.

On a Windows PC, follow the same basic procedure. Right click on the file and select “Properties” to find out the size of the photo.

Where to Look on Your Phone Maybe you took a quick pasture pic on your phone or perhaps somebody emailed you or texted you a photo. Now how do you determine the size/resolution of the photo? Well, you could email it to your computer and follow the instructions above, but you don’t have to. There are several options to get photo details on your phone.

There are free apps you can download that will give you the size and other information about TM your photos including: Photo Investigator , Koredoko, Exif Viewer Free by Fluntro and Exif Wizard (for iOS).

Since I have an iPhone, I decided to try this TM out and downloaded Photo Investigator . When you open this app, it asks you to select a photo and then brings up your albums (It may ask for permission to access your photos the first time you use it). I selected a recent photo of my daughter and was then given a number of options to choose from like where and when the photo was taken (See Next Page).

In order to get to the dpi and file size, I had to select Metadata and asked to view all the information. I found out this particular photo was saved in TIFF format, was 72 dpi and 3.522 MB in size among other things. It could also tell me what settings I used on my camera to take the picture. [ Continued on page 162 ]

Example 3

Of the many ways to describe photo resolution and image quality, let’s stick with two primary ones for this discussion: dots per inch (dpi) or image size (kilobytes-KB, megabytes-MB and gigabytes-GB).

You can right click on the file IMG_2057, which brings up a window with several options, including one that says “Get Info.” (See Example 2). If you left click on the Get Info option, it will bring up another window with all kinds of information.

At the very top it should say something like this - Kind: JPEG IMAGE and underneath that- Size: (11.6 MB on disk) (See Example 3) for instance.

Example 2

Quite often, a customer will ask us to pull a photo off of a website or Facebook page. We can’t do that. For one thing, most images you see online are low resolution – 72 dpi or less. For another thing, we don’t know who owns the rights to a particular image unless it’s on your own website, but even so, we can’t print low resolution photos.

You won’t be happy with the results – the animal may look blurry, “pixelated” or even have an uneven topline or other misshapen body parts due to distortion of the image.

Where to Look on Your Computer If your photos are on your computer, it’s pretty easy to at least find the size of an image. For example, if you have a Mac computer, let’s say you have your photos in a folder named “2015 Calf pics.” Within that folder you have 5 different calf photos but the one you want is labeled IMG_2057 (See Example 1). You don’t even need to open up the photo to find the size of the picture.

Example 1

First Things First: Photo Resolution So if we assume that Plan A fell thru (hiring a photographer to take and send the photos), that leaves Plan B (use photos from previous years) or Plan C (take a few of your own). Let’s stick with Plan B for now – finding some photos you already have that will work. It doesn’t matter how a good the calf in the photo looks if the resolution of the photo is so low that it will look bad in print. This leads us to the most common misunderstanding with ad photos – ONLINE PHOTOS ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR MAGAZINES.

Tap the “Share” button after opening the photo. This looks like a box with an arrow coming out of the top.

Select “Mail” from the list of sharing options. This will open a new mail message with the image attached.

Enter your own email address. You’ll need to attempt to send the message in order to see the size, so use your own email address so that you don’t bother anyone if something goes wrong.

Tap the “CC/BCC” line (iPad only). The iPad doesn’t work quite the same as an iPhone or iPod when performing this method. Tapping the “CC/BCC” line will show you the different size options for your photo. The “Actual Size” option is your photo’s actual size.[2] Tap “Send”. You will be prompted to select the size of your photo. The bottom option will show the actual size of the image.

• Note that the size refers to the entire size of the email. This means that if you selected multiple photos, you’ll only see their total size.

• Tap “Cancel” when you’re done so that you don’t send the email.

Notice that it will give you four options to send your photo: small, medium, large and actual size. If your sending a photo to be used in the magazine – send it ACTUAL SIZE. Often, email programs will downsize an attachment like a photo to send more quickly. That is NOT what we want. We want the biggest sized image you can send us!

Problems with Emailing Your Photos This brings us back to the problem mentioned earlier, what if the photo is really big, like 25 MB? Most of the time if you try to send an email with that large of an attachment you’ll get an error message that says it’s too big to send. Or, you might have 10 photos that you want to send us for your ad, and while none of them are too large individually, together they are too large to send. Sometimes, your email program will automatically downsize your pics when you send a group of them and we have to ask you to resend one or two at a time to preserve their resolution.

There is an easy fix for this! We use file sharing services like Dropbox or Hightail (there are others) to send big files back and forth to each other on the magazine staff. It’s as easy as going to the website of whichever service you want to use, setting up a quick account and following their instructions to send me an email with a link to download your files. Anytime you’re not sure about the size of your file and whether or not you can email it, this is a handy option.

While these examples are mostly for iOS devices, no doubt the same options exist for Android or Windows or whatever your system is, I just didn’t have one to try it out for you. Chances are if you Google it, you can find answers to your digital image questions. Of course you can always ask your kids for help, but then you’ll have to be prepared for the teasing about what an old lady you are – or is that just at my house?

One last tip: if you are taking your own photos, please make sure you have your settings at the highest possible resolution or image size that your camera offers. Once a photo is taken as a low resolution image it will ALWAYS be a low resolution image. There are no magic tricks in any designer’s toolbox that will make it a high resolution photo if it wasn’t taken that way in the beginning.

Example 6

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Open the Photos app and find the photo. While you can’t actually check the size of the photo in the Photos app, you can add it to an email message to check the approximate size. You won’t actually be sending any email.

Example 5

The Mail App Hack There is another way to do it that is probably quicker and easier that I found on www.wikihow.com under Find the File Size of an iOS Photo:

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ADVERTISING INDEX

3 Aces..........................................................................................................164

NWSS...........................................................................................................102

ABS................................................................................................................. 14

Otto Sires ....................................................................................................IBC

Aces Wild Ranch ........................................................................................ 29

OXY-GEN ........................................................................................ 26, 34, 38

Alum-Line ..................................................................................................114

PBS Animal Health ................................................................................... 39

American Royal .......................................................................................107 Andis ............................................................................................................. 27 Black Hereford Ranch ..................................................... Cover, 172-173 Bovine Elite ................................................................................................. 25 Boyert/Core Show Cattle ....................................................................... 42

Pearl’s Pics ................................................................................................... 50 Polzin Cattle................................................................................................ 30 Prairie View Farms .................................................................................... 15 Purina Honor Show Chow ..................................................................... 41 Purple Reign Cattle Co. ..............................................................................5

Bristow Water Cooler............................................................................... 13 Bruhn Cattle ....................................................................................170-171 Cattle Visions ........................................................................................32-33 CK Cattle ...................................................................................................... 17 Clarke Cattle Company .........................................................................166 Cream of the Crop .........................................................................266-267

Riverode .....................................................................................................114 Rural Route Creations ............................................................................. 50 SC Online Sales ............................................................................... 7-9, 174 Schaeffer & Tice ..............................................................................168-169 SEK Genetics............................................................................................... 19

Cromwell/Franke ....................................................................................163

Show Circuit - August Issue .......................................................176-177

Donor Shop ................................................................................................ 43

Show Circuit - App .................................................................................147

Eby Trailers ............................................................................................20-21

Show Circuit - Advertising..................................................................... 49

Eckloff/Strolberg Show Calves............................................ Back Cover

Show Circuit - subscription ................................................................... 69

Elgin Veterinary Hospital .....................................................................119

Show Goat Shop ....................................................................................... 43

Golden Flo ................................................................................................... 22

Show Lamb Shop ..................................................................................... 43

Griswold Cattle .........................................................................................IFC

Show Rite Feeds ........................................................................................ 18

Grow & Shine ................................................................................................3 Jensen Livestock Agency .....................................................................110 Katina, Show Photo ...............................................................................119 Kris Black’s Cream of the Crop ..................................................172-173

showsteers.com ........................................................................................ 44 ShowTec Feeds .......................................................................................... 24 Sullivan Ranch ..............................................................................................4 Sullivan Supply .......................................................................... 10-11, 175

Kris Black’s Sires.................................................................................. Cover Linde’s Livestock Photos ........................................................................ 50 Livestock Hauler........................................................................................ 36 LubriSyn Livestock ................................................................................... 31 Lucy, Photos By ......................................................................................... 50 McKay Cattle Company ........................................................................165

Sunglo Feeds.............................................................................................. 45 The Boss Livestock Dryer ....................................................................... 22 The Donor Shop ........................................................................................ 43 The Heifer Shop......................................................................................... 43 The Sire Shop ............................................................................................. 43

McLemore Farms ....................................................................................167

The Steer Shop .......................................................................................... 43

Melanton Implants................................................................................... 12

Thompson Show Steers ......................................................................... 16

Morgan Ranch ........................................................................................... 37

Tree Lane Farm .......................................................................................... 40

Murphy Trailer Sales ................................................................................ 23

Weaver Leather ......................................................................................... 35

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