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Monopoly x De Ja Vu–Witch Doctor–Meyer

Volume 16 • Issue 5 June/July 2013

Bold N Gold

Walks Alone x Hoo Doo Prince–Habanero

Yellow Jacket

Troubadour

Lead On x WG-Casper-Sugar Ray

Lifeline x Hoo Doo Phylli

Hereford Ranch

Contact Black Hereford Ranch at anytime for information about our sales and annual events. www.blackherefordranch.com • Kris Black: (580) 309-0711

Dan Sullivan

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

DSUL Honey Bee Meyer 734 x Calamity Jane 829

Honey Bee 5829 is one of the most unique donors you will ever see. This Smoky Meyer 734 daughter is out of the famous Calamity Jane 829 -- the Sullivan donor that is the dam of DSUL Smoke Signal, DSUL Outlaw, DSUL Nickman and three daughters that sold for an average of 20K.... Honey Bee is a big-time producer. In our last two Genetic Progress sales, her steers have been our top seller, with the last one selling this March for 27K. Honey Bee 5829 is becoming a household name!

DSUL Honey Crisp HW x 5829 Honey Bee daughter that top our Power int the Blood 2011 for $12,500 to Brandon Bird Tx

DSUL Honey Dew - HW x 5829 Honey Bee daughter sold in the Power in the Blood sale 2013 for $5300

Res. Simmental steer Belt Buckle 2010 HW x 5829 Honey Bee

DSUL Honey Cone HW x 5829 One of the high sellers in the 2011 Power in the Blood sale for $9,000.

Sold to Doug McCullath in Texas.

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HW x 5829 Honey Bee steer was our top seller in this years 2013 DSUL_Bar A sale for $27,500 to a Texas buyer

Purple Reign sires...

Practical, Powerful, Versatile!

42945146

42735545

Womanizer

PurPle MB

14u eT

PurPle

43125713

Milsap

45S

43320012

PurPle

Kingsley

23x eT

42927898

PurPle

Chachi

65z eT

42314592

PurPle

Currency

24u eT

PurPle

Tonic

10M

Semen available from owners and reputable distributors.

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

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No more excuses that you can’t get your calf to eat or you can’t get them fat enough!

A HUGE majority of the champions today are using this product so don’t get left behind, order yours today!

“GLUCoat is the fat covering feed additive that has proven to us to be top of the line. It keeps them on feed, lays on smooth fat cover and gives them a shiny, healthy hair coat. The results we have seen with this product are second to none.”

- John Sullivan, Sullivan Farms & Sullivan Supply

NOW Why is GLU-Coat Different?

• GLU-Coat is not a fat product such as vegetable oil that when fed with today’s show feeds will slow down rumen activity.

• GLU-Coat is a sugar product which speeds up rumen activity. You will never use a fat product again! GLU-Coat is a one of a kind all new product that is formulated with a high unique blend of sugars which can increase appetite and palatability. This unique blend of sugars keep the rumen working longer and faster than just a single source of glucose such as cane molasses. Due to the activity in the rumen there is less waste and with less waste the cattle’s stools should be more controllable. It has been shown to dramatically enhance fat cover and change the eating habits of your animal as well as increase feed efficiency and average daily gain.

• For a minimal cost you get the best of two worlds - GLU-Coat and Cellrate. GLU-Coat has the Cellarator technology as it contains the active ingredient Cell-rate, which aids in the process of cellular replication, supports the animals immune system, helps animals get through stressful periods and aids in muscle and fat development. With the Cellarator technology your calf will feel better, act better and their eating habits will change.

• A refined flavored fish oil is also formulated in GLU-Coat because it contains the highest levels of Omega 3 Fatty Acids which helps maintain a bright shiny hair coat.

• GLU-Coat can also increase glucose levels which is stored in the body as fat, giving livestock that bloomier, fuller, softer look that is demanded in the show ring today.

• GLU-Coat being molasses based and sweet to the taste, cattle love it.

Cattle GLU-Coat is a unique product to replace any oil or fat that you might be using. When a calf is behind in weight, not eating good, not fat enough, etc. the first thing a person does or thinks of is to ‘ADD FAT.’ Studies show that feed intake and feed efficiency go down when a feed reaches 6% fat content. So as a family putting fat or oils into a show feed of today it will normally sail over that 6% mark. In return, you are defeating the purpose of adding fat and may have a negative effect on weight gain, feed intake, and feed efficiency. When too much oil or fat is used, it will coat the rumen and the feed particles in the rumen which will slow down the digestion of the nutrients. Excess fat or oil can also create loose stools.

INGREDIENTS ...

Molasses Products, Fish Oil, Proprionic Acid, Yeast Extract, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflain, Niacin, and Artificial Flavoring.

ANALYSIS ...

Crude Protein (min.) ................................................4% Crude Fat (min.)........................................................3% Vitamin B12 (min.) ....................................1,320 mg/lb Vitamin B6 (min.) ......................................2,200 mg/lb Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) (min.) ..................1,870 mg/lb Niacin ........................................................22,000 mg/lb Total Sugars (min.) ..................................................42% Moisture (max) ........................................................34%

FEEDING DIRECTIONS FOR CATTLE ...

Feed 6 oz. to 8 oz. per head per day as a top dress.

Available in a custom mix form if mixing in a bulk ration.

Comes in a 50 lb. jug (800 oz.); Approx. 100 to 150 day supply per calf.

Retail Price: $99.00

For ordering these product, visit our website, www.naturalsolutionsforlivestock.com, for a dealer locator or go to our National Distributors -

618.546.5035

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How do the VITA HAIR™ Nourishing Vitamins work?

Biotin vitamin is the first vitamin thought of when considering HAIR GROWTH. The major benefit of Biotin is its ability to strengthen both the hair follicle and the hair shaft, where the hair is produced, which prevents hair breakage and dryness. This is a scientifically proven crucial step in the natural hair growing process. One of the chief things that slows hair growth is damaged hair. Biotin enriched hair has increased elasticity of the cortex which prevents breakage. This enables healthy, FASTER HAIR GROWTH. Biotin also thickens the actual hair cuticle providing a fuller appearance.

Pro-Vitamin B-5 is considered the king of all HAIR CARE vitamins. Pro-Vitamin B-5 stimulates healthy scalp circulation which leads to improved hair health. It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating the hair shaft making the hair shine. It possesses superior long term moisturizing properties because of its unique ability to penetrate and nourish the hair shaft.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that stimulates circulation to the skin and supports capillary growth. The skin needs to have proper circulation in order to keep the hair follicles alive and thriving. When there are more capillaries, the circulation improves leading to increased nutrient absorption into the hair follicles, which speeds hair growth.

ins for ... age that infuses the hair with proven hair vitam • Increased Shine • Faster Hair Growth • Thicker Hair• Improved Nutrient Absorption Skin thier Heal • Body & Volume

pack VITA HAIR™ is an advanced nutrient • More

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Sullivan’s

Vita Hair Volumizer Foaming Shampoo ™

The first livestock shampoo to scientifically produce hair volume!

Vita Hair Volumizer™ Foaming Shampoo is formulated with a natural plant-based proprietary surfactant technology which creates an opposite acting polar electrical charge within each hair strand that actually pushes every hair follicle apart. This prevents the hair from sticking together, and actually springs it loose, making each hair follicle stand on end for a noticeable difference in hair volume and body.

This, never before offered, exclusive chemistry for livestock consists of chemically altered ions. Ions are small electrical molecules within surfactants that usually have positive or negative charges which create an attraction to each other. In livestock hair, this attraction causes hair follicles to stick to each other. The non-ionic chemistry of Vita Hair Volumizer™ inhibits an unusual neutral charge to the ionic molecule of each follicle creating no attraction or pull between the hair strands. This neutral charge actually enables each hair follicle to stand free for extreme hair separation.

All this with a plant based neutral pH makes it gentle and nourishing to the hide and hair as it gently cleans deep, down to the roots of each hair follicle. Fortified with Sullivan’s VITA HAIR™ a nourishing vitamin package to boost hair and skin health without added weight to hair. Designed to be used in a foamer.

A true “game changer” in hair performance!

Sullivan’s

Hair Savior Adhesive Breakdown ™

Hair Savior™ is just that! Finally, a liquid adhesive breakdown that is healthy for your leg hair.

Hair Savior™ adhesive breakdown features a proprietary blend of the purest, mild cosmetic grade plant-based ester technologies to naturally attack and gently remove adhesives and touch-ups away from the hair. These specific plant based surfactants have been specially identified for their unique ability to naturally counter-act the tackiness of adhesives, changing their rubberized molecular resin structure to gently dissolve the bond from the hair without any harsh stripping action.

This properly balanced pH formula prevents heavy, oily residues and will not create heat. Contains the Sullivan’s VITA HAIR™ nourishing vitamin package. Hair Savior™ is the first liquid adhesive breakdown product with added hair vitamins to hydrate and regenerate the hair. Mild and gentle, no harsh chemicals like other removers.

Hair Savior™ ... the showman’s choice for repetitive show schedules and leg hair health!

Stock Show Family Owned and Operated Since 1989.

SULLIVAN SUPPLY, INC.

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

SULLIVAN SUPPLY SOUTH Find Us On ...

www.sullivansupply.com

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

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

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Watch for our customers future success at www.pvfangus.com

Thank you to all our PVF Customers this year for your support and friendship.

We hope you will join us for our future sales ...

Tuesday, December 3, 2013, online at cwcattlesales.com

Friday, April 4, 2014, Production Sale at the farm Gridley, Illinois

ALAN & THERESA MILLER: 217.840.6935 • pvfangus@gmail.com ORLAN & CAROL

BRANDON & CATHY JONES: 309.370.1081 Clayton Miller: 765.481.5496

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179SP88 STARBURST THF/PHAF

54MA812 UNSTOPPABLE Monopoly x Habanero x Witch Doctor

ASA 2398913

THC/PHAF

54MA842 MATERNAL PERFECTION THF/PHAC

54XB168 DEADLIEST CATCH

54XB080 MONOPOLY MONEY

THC/PHAF

THC/PHAF

29SM0443 FINAL CUT

Choose from over 45 of the most popular club calf bulls in the industry, all available by contacting your local ABS Representative or by calling 1.800.ABS.STUD © 2 013 A B S G l o b a l , I n c . • 15 2 5 R i v e r R o a d , D e Fo r e s t , W I 5 3 5 3 2 • 6 0 8 - 8 4 6 - 3 7 21 • w w w. a b s b e e f . c o m

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Three Easy AI Sire Choices..

Tide Clean

Your 1st Choice ‘Outcross’ Club Calf Sire for 2013 $61,000 APEX Record Seller that is a Game Changer!

Great Hair, Structure, Thickness and Superb Quality!

THF - Crimson Tide x About Time x Fear This Use on Heat Wave/Monopoly dominated bloodlines!

Owned jointly with Finkenbinder Ranch, Collinsville, TX

Buckwheat

The Colored Sire of Choice for Breeders Everywhere!

Powerful, Excellent Structured and Great Haired!

Yellow Jacket x Irish Whiskey - THF - PHAC The Greatest Son of Yellow Jacket!

Copyright

The Best Choice Calving Ease and Great Females!

Beautiful, Perfect Uddered, Easy Fleshing Daughters!

DCC Outlook x OCC Headliner 616H...100% OCC!!!

His Daughters are Putting Programs on the Map! Owned jointly with Randy Schuring, Andover, SD

Call 308-750-0200 or AI distributors for semen on these great sires...TODAY!

APEX Cattle.. YOUR GENETIC SOURCE!

For more information on any of the above bulls, call 308-750-0200 or email sales@apexcattle.com.

For DEPENDABLE, Leading Edge Genetics...Use APEX Sires in 2013!

Pasture Bid Off Sale We look forward to showing you a great set of calves that will compete at all levels and fit all budgets. Visit our website for picture updates, exact sale date and time.

A Few early successes from our 2012 sale Grand Champion Prospect Steer National Western Stock Show Grand Champion Market Animal kentucky Beef expo 5th Overall Market Animal (a)kansas Beef expo 3rd Overall Market Animal (B)kansas Beef expo Grand Champion Angus Steer Oklahoma Youth expo Reserve Steer Wku Block and Bridal 4th Overall Steer Badger kick-Off Classic Champion Maine Steer Badger kick-Off Classic Champion Chi Heifer Nebraska aGr Reserve Champion Division III Commercial Heifer Iowa Beef expo Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer Iowa Beef expo plus many more!

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Chad, Sara, jd, tuCker aNd BrOdY thOmpSON 605-350-9567 • 605-539-9567 • Sara Cell: 605-690-7030 36951 229th Street • Wessington Springs, Sd showsteers.com/thompson

GOOD BULLS MAKE GOOD MAMMAS

SIRED BY TROUBADOUR • Dam was sired by a Heat Wave son out of a Chill Factor cow.

SIRED BY TROUBADOUR • Dam was a Heat Wave x Who Made Who. All of these females were featured lots in the Cream of the Crop XII on June 8th.

Special Thank to the Breeders & Exhibitors of Troubadour Pro geny...

Semen is limited. Stay tuned for fall availability. www.ccollinsinc.com

SIRED BY TROUBADOUR Dam is a purebred Charolais. Troubadour adds extra look and moderation to purebred cows.

- THF PHAF - Working Consistently to Produce Major Champion Steers, High Selling Females and Leading Sire Prospects 3/4 Charolais with a Club Calf Look • Registered in the American Charolais and Chianina Associations KRIS BLACK - BLACK HEREFORD RANCH | RIDLING FARMS | CHUCK BARTON FAMILY | JOHN SULLIVAN | BIRD CATTLE CO.

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Sharing the Passion!

MAVERICK is the industry’s only “commercial-grade” production model livestock trailer. Full of premium standard features.

LIVESTOCK BOX is the first all-aluminum smooth box with punch panels and a full-swing rear gate with lift-off hinges.

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

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

SHOW PRO DLX gooseneck and bumper pull v-nose trailers with industry-leading smooth interior and pen design.

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

West Jefferson, OH: 800-752-0507 Logansport, IN: 888-758-3011 Story City, IA: 866-894-3297

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Upcoming Sales Calendar

JUN 5..............................M Lazy Heart Ranch Online Pasture Club Calf Sale

SEPT 16..........................................................It’s Showtime Online Club Calf Sale

JUN 6..................................................................Show Me What You Got Calf Sale

SEPT 16...................................................Landgren Ranch Online Club Calf Sale

JUN 8.............................................Black Hereford Ranch’s Cream Of The Crop

SEPT 16..............................McDaniel/Wiedel Round 1 Online Club Calf Sale

JUN 10........................Sullivan Ranch Online Bred for Fall Born Cattle Sale

SEPT 16................................................Sieck Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 2.....................................................Campbell Cattle Company Online Sale

SEPT 17........................................................Larson Farms Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 2.......................................................................Lemenager Cattle Online Sale

SEPT 17..............................Bushy Park Farm Online Heifer & Club Calf Sale

SEPT 2....................................................................View From The Top Online Sale

SEPT 17..................................................Pilkington Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 3.....................................................................Collins Show Cattle Online Sale

SEPT 17....................................................................................West River Invitational

SEPT 3..............................................................Williams & Burdette Club Calf Sale SEPT 4 ...................................................................Strong Show Cattle Online Sale SEPT 5.................................................................Dawson Show Cattle Online Sale SEPT 7...........................................Hornung Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 8........................................................................Keller Club Calves Online Sale SEPT 8..................................Knudson Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 8...........................................................Lay Farms Show Calves Online Sale SEPT 8................................................................Sunrise Club Calf Sale - Winegard SEPT 9..............................................................................Larrison Farms Online Sale SEPT 10 .........................................................Dykstra Show Cattle Club Calf Sale SEPT 10 .........................................................Jeff Miller Show Cattle Online Sale SEPT 10 ...................................................................McFarland’s Cattle Online Sale SEPT 11...........................................................Elliott Cattle Company SEPT’s Best SEPT 11............................................................................Wolfe Farms Club Calf Sale SEPT 12.....................................................Bush Angus Online Show Heifer Sale SEPT 12.....................................................Hensley Cattle Company Online Sale SEPT 12.....................................................Kopp Land & Livestock Club Calf Sale

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SEPT 17........................................................................Western Ohio Club Calf Sale SEPT 18...........................Burke Cattle & Friends Online Steer & Heifer Sale SEPT 18..........................Cable Cattle Company C-Cross Ranch Online Sale SEPT 18..........................................................Moker Farms Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 19..............................Doug Jensen Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 20..........................................Dennert & Eichler Club Calves Online Sale SEPT 20...........................................Greiner Famrs Online Steer & Heifer Sale SEPT 20..............................................................................Grover Cattle Online Sale SEPT 21.....................................................RMH & Hurlbut Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 22 ...............................Dicks Family Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 22 .........................................................Pryor Show Cattle Production Sale SEPT 22 ...................Ulmer, Koski, & Schmitz Show Heifer and Steer Sale SEPT 23 ..................................Netzke Brothers Steer and Heifer Online Sale SEPT 23 ............................................................Raml Cattle Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 23 ..............................................Sullivan & Barham Online Club Calf Sale SEPT 24...........................Top Notch Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 14.......................................................Beeville Farms Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 25 ...................................................................Allen Show Steers Online Sale

SEPT 14..............................Capatske Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 25 ....................................Trinity Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 15.............................................................................Adam White Pasture Sale

SEPT 26 ....................................Evans Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 15....................................Anderson-Muntefering Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 29.............................................................................................Babies to Banners

SEPT 15.................................................................Bonnell Club Calves Online Sale

SEPT 29............................................................................DeChristofaro Online Sale

SEPT 15.........................................................................Wedig Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 29..................................................McGuire & Vehrs Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 15........................................Capatske Cattle Co. Online Club Calf Sale II

SEPT 30.................................................................Barnes Club Calves Online Sale

SEPT 15..............................................Fraker Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

SEPT 30................................................................J/D Cattle Online Club Calf Sale

Interested In havIng an onlIne sale?

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

For More InForMatIon ContaCt

Todd Caldwell: 309.253.5729 todd@cwcattlesales.com | dan willoughby: 317.340.6392 dan_willoughby@msn.com

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OCT 1...............................................................Beach Family Cattle Online Sale OCT 1......................................................................................LR Cattle Online Sale OCT 1................................................Goff Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 1.................................Stohlmann Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 2 .............................................................Crossroads Online Club Calf Sale OCT 2 .................................................Goddard Cattle Company Online Sale OCT 3 ......................................................................Oakridge Farms Online Sale OCT 4..............................................Wagner Brothers Livestock Online Sale OCT 5 .............................................................Fassett Hay & Cattle Online Sale OCT 5 .................................................................................Four Roses Online Sale OCT 5 ....................................................................................64 Farms Online Sale OCT 6 .......................Backroads to Backdrops Sale - Mindemann Farms OCT 6 .......................Kaercher/Pickard Makin’ Magic in the Mitten Sale OCT 6 .........................................................................Purple Passion Online Sale OCT 6 ...............................................................Volosin Club Calves Online Sale OCT 6 ..............Cardinal Cattle Co. Diamonds in the Mines Online Sale OCT 6 ..................................................................Parks Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 7 ..........................................................Blach Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 7 ................................................................Crystal View Cattle Online Sale OCT 7 ........................................................Dykstra Show Cattle Club Calf Sale OCT 7 .............................................Gateway Genetics Online Club Calf Sale OCT 7 ........................................................Jeff Miller Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 7 .......................................Quarter Moon Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 8 .........................................Frenzen Club Calves Online Club Calf Sale OCT 8 .....................................................Going for Gold Online Club Calf Sale OCT 8 ................................................Vansickle Cattle Company Online Sale OCT 9 ................................................Daake & Dorne ] Online Club Calf Sale OCT 9 .........................................................Dice & Yarde Online Club Calf Sale OCT 9 .........................................Miller Cattle Company Source for Success OCT 10......................Burke & Friends Online Steer and Heifer Sale #2 OCT 10..............................................Martin Livestock Online Club Calf Sale OCT 11 ..............................................................................Fred Ranch Online Sale OCT 11 ................................................Meysenburg Show Cattle Online Sale

OCT 12..........................Capatske Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale OCT 12........................................Copeland Show Cattle Online Heifer Sale OCT 12........................................................................Jake Wilson Club Calf Sale OCT 12....................................................Luke Doris Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 13....................................................................Copeland Cattle Online Sale OCT 13......................................................Fusion Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 13.........................................................Griffiths Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 13...................................................Harvey Cattle Company Online Sale OCT 13..............................................Rock Run Ranch Online Club Calf Sale OCT 13...................................................Runkel Cattle Company Online Sale OCT 14 ........................................................Badskey Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 15...........................Rosenbaum Livestock Online Show Cattle Sale OCT 16............Jones Cattle and TC&D Rahe Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 19.......................................................................Weaver Angus Online Sale OCT 19......................................................Welshans Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 20 ...............................................................Midwest Illinois Club Calf Sale OCT 21.........................................Fraker Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 22............................Dacota Holtkamp Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 24..................................................South Central Iowa Elite Heifer Sale OCT 24..............................................Goddard Cattle Co. Online Heifer Sale OCT 26...............................................................DeLong Cattle Co. Online Sale OCT 27.................................................................................Fantasy Females Sale OCT 27.......................Schaeffer & Tice Elite OCTfest Online Heifer Sale OCT 28.....................................................Dykstra Show Cattle Club Calf Sale OCT 28.....................................Hueber Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale OCT 28....................................................Jeff Miller Online Show Heifer Sale OCT 28.............................................................Unger Show Cattle Online Sale OCT 29............................Rom’n Limousin Fall Spooktacular Online Sale OCT 29..................................Tower Hill and S&R Online Fall Female Sale OCT 30 .....................................................................Crandell Cattle Online Sale OCT 30 ..............................................................................Goddard Online Sale II OCT 31...........................................................Daniels Show Cattle Online Sale NOV 1....................................................................Wagner Farms Club Calf Sale

NOV 1..............................Coal Creek Clubbies Online Steer & Heifer Sale NOV 1...........................................................Ottman Show Steers Online Sale NOV 2............................................Pryor Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale NOV 3 .............................................Geffert & O’Leary Online Club Calf Sale NOV 3 .....................................................James Williams Cattle Online Sale NOV 3 ....................................................................Ladies of the Fall Online Sale NOV 4..................................................DeLong Cattle Company Online Sale NOV 4..............................................................................Farmer Elite Heifer Sale NOV 4................................................Martin Livestock Online Club Calf Sale NOV 5 ..................................Evans Cattle Company Online Club Calf Sale NOV 6.......................................................Shike Cattle Company Online Sale NOV 10.................Sand Hills Showcase Landgren/Hoblyn Heifer Sale NOV 12 .................Rockfalls Ranch & Lueking Club Calves Online Sale NOV 13...........................................Sieck Show Cattle Online Club Calf Sale NOV 14 ...............................................................................Easy to Look At Part 2 NOV 14 .......................................Ochs Cattle Company Online Heifer Sale NOV 17........................................................Rock Creek Livestock Online Sale NOV 18 ......................Ree Heights Fall Gathering Online Club Calf Sale NOV 19 ........................................Midwest Roundup Online Club Calf Sale NOV 22.................................................................................RJ Cattle Online Sale NOV 25..............................................Gray Show Cattle Online Female Sale NOV 26....................................Fruhling Farms Angus Steer & Heifer Sale NOV 27.....................................Bob Jon & Ryan Cattle Online Heifer Sale DEC 1 ....................................................Show Me What You Got Female Sale DEC 2..............................................Gateway Genetics Online Club Calf Sale DEC 3........................................Geffert & O’Leary Online Open Heifer Sale DEC 3.................................................................Prairie View Angus Online Sale DEC 3..........................................Miller Cattle Company Source for Success DEC 4 .......................................................Geffert & O’Leary Online Bred Sale DEC 5...................................................Hotz Farms Online Angus Heifer Sale MAR 19..................Bonnell Farms & Vansickle Donor Eggstravaganza

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come see us! Murphy Trailer Sales carries livestock trailers, flat beds, living quarter trailers and various trailer parts. We’re conveniently located just off I-74 in Crawfordsville,Indiana, less than 1 hour west of Indianapolis.

Our friendly sales staff is ready to help you with any of your trailer needs.

Location: 3000 Industrial Blvd Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 800-939-7288 • murphytrailer.com

800-939-7288

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Don’t get caught in the fire.

Feed MoorMan’s ShowTec Fire Extinguisher™.

When it’s hot, keep show animals cool with MoorMan’s ShowTec Fire Extinguisher

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These unique, top-dress supplements in mini-pellet form bring relief to heat-stressed show livestock. They contain Thermal Care™, an ADM Alliance Nutrition® research-proven, patentpending technology which helps show livestock overcome the negative effects of heat stress.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER S with Thermal Care S for show pigs 25-lb bag 12199AAAE6

FIRE EXTINGUISHER R with Thermal Care R for show cattle, show goats, and show lambs 50-lb bag 81480AAAE4

Command attention from the first step into the show ring with MoorFlex™!

MoorFlex (12298AAA5E) is a one-of-a-kind, unique, top-dress supplement for show swine, beef cattle, goats, and lambs.

What’s unique about MoorFlex?

• It contains an ingredient approved for livestock feed that provides a source of natural substances recognized to influence joint health.

For more flexibility in motion

• Supplies Cell-Rate®, a source of nucleotides that may help fuel natural metabolic processes involved in stress, immunity, and production.

• The complexed zinc source helps optimize integrity of the hoof, gut, and skin. Plus, MoorFlex is loaded with essential vitamins.

Purchase is easy . . . log on at www.cellarator.com/MoorFlex, call us toll-free at 877-788-4448, or contact your local sales person.

Pantone 527 purple Pantone 186 red

Dealers must phone orders in to 877-788-4448 in order to obtain dealer pricing.

Like MoorMan’s ShowTec!

www.admani.com/MoorMansShowTec • 866-666-7626 • AN_ShowFeedHelp@adm.com ADM Alliance Nutrition, Inc. • Quincy, IL

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

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

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

513-721-5808 | www.showbloom.com

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Save the date!

June 15, 2013

! n o s a e s w o h s g n i m o c p u e h t n i e n o y r e k v c e u L o We enjoy our customers ’ t d o o G victories. Please continue to email MN/WI Charolais Summer Show MN Simmental Picnic at Polzin Embryo Center/Polzin Cattle

or text us your calf pictures and show ring success stories. Thank you to all our customers who have purchased embryos on the online sales this past fall and spring.

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

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Aces Wild Ranch

ONLINE FEMALE SALE hosted by Breedersworld.com :: July 15, 2013 :: bids close at 7pm CST

Marion 738

ACES WDZ Nibs 2013 NWSS Reserve Fall Heifer

Selling Sexed Male Pregnancies by Red Rock and Black Gold Out of this great female.

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Due to Big Chief In September.

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Nick Fitzsimmons Vail, IA

Kelsey Rutt Minden, NE

Kassandra Pfeiffe Orlando, OK

Olivia Foster Green Forest, AR

r Stephanie Lastov ica Salado, TX

Erica Bianchi Gilroy, CA

Morgan Phillips Maysville, KY

Katlyn Pieper, Stewardson, IL

Emily Jackson Waco, TX

Jordan Richburg Deltona, FL

Macy Griswold Perkins, OK

Bethany Nolan Gilmer, TX

Lauren Corry Cedarville, OH

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Kyle Shoufler Fortville, IN

Kyndal Reitzenstein, Kersey, CO

This future veterinary student possesses the ambition and drive to succeed. NAILE and American Royal National Judging Team Champion and five NWSS champions in the past two years.

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Nick Fitzsimmons, Vail, IA

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Erica Bianchi, Gilroy, CA

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Jordan Richburg, Deltona, FL

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Koty Allen, Homer, IL

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Kelsey Rutt, Minden, NE

Well rounded champion, AK-SAR-BEN team fitting, AJCA President, AJCA queen, 2013 Chi Junior National Chairman. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a true leader.

Hannah Grim East Berlin, PA

Morgan Phillips, Maysville, KY

An outstanding FFA superstar. Local, regional and state awards in volume. AJSA board Trustee, a breeder of NAILE and NWSS breed champions. Humility with success.

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Macy Griswold, Perkins, OK

A natural born leader who has dedication, passion, and many talents. A two-time Oklahoma High School State Champion Team Judging Member that graduated valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA. She excels in and out of the ring.

Thomas Glascock, Pilot Point, TX

Thomas’ positive attitude, intellect, determination, and enthusiasm for the task at hand make him an excellent candidate. His outstanding achievements in FFA, his potential for leadership, combined with a highly decorated career of success put him to the forefront.

Kassandra Pfeiffer, Orlando, OK

Kassandra was an active 4-H and FFA member where she served in numerous leadership roles. She received the American Farmer’s Degree, one of the highest honors available in the National FFA. She was also received the 2010 National FFA Diversified Livestock Production Proficiency award.

Katlyn Pieper, Stewardson, IL

Lakeland college outstanding agriculture student award, post-secondary agriculture student national winner, multi-state fair heifer champions, yet remains a humble, respected competitor.

The competition was stronger than ever. What a phenomenal group of juniors we have in the agriculture industry! Sullivan Supply is committed to supporting the next generation of America’s agriculture through the distinguished Sullivan Supply/Stock Show U Scholarship program. We have been honored to gift over $100,000 in scholarships to deserving individuals over the past four years. Congratulations to all of this year’s 1,121 determined applicants representing 45 states and Canada.

A special thank you to the scholarship selection committee of industry leaders

Willie Weis McIntire, IA

Jessica Radcliffe Weston, WI

Bethany Nolan, Gilmer, TX

Kyle Shoufler, Fortville, IN

Olivia Foster, Green Forest, AR

Hannah Grim, East Berlin, PA

Bethany Nolan gets the job done time and again, all while balancing her academic studies and being very involved in FFA and collegiate clubs. A four year honor roll student and past National Hereford Queen are just a few of her many achievements.

A fourth generation cattlewoman in northwestern Arkansas with numerous awards and accomplishments ... championship banners and public speaking awards. A standout on the Connors State College Judging Team and yet she is capable to fit with the best of them.

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Stephanie Lastovica, Salado, TX

Family values and outstanding sportsmanship are a big part of the Lastovica Family.

Stephanie demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities through her involvement in FFA and 4-H on both State and National Levels. She possesses a solid work ethic.

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Emily Jackson, Waco, Texas

Emily is an absolute standout in this contemporary group. She is a tremendously talented young lady with a high-level of ambition. Being part of the High School State Champion 4-H Livestock Judging Team, Emily is now highly successful on the college level, while maintaining a 3.9+ GPA.

Lauren Corry, Cedarville, OH

Highly driven, absolutely can’t miss a show.

Showing cattle is her lifestyle ... her reward is claiming champions in volume. Hard work pays off.

Sponsored with Highland Enterprises, Provico, Ohio Valley & White Show Supply

The profile of the complete livestock man.

The breeding decisions and management are made by Kyle and his brother. Highly successful champion in showmanship & expert fitter.

Sponsored with Sinnamon Show Supply Premier Angus herd owned and operated with her siblings. Involved in every aspect of beef production from pasture to plate and the ring. PCA Junior Cattlewoman of the Year.

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Willie Weis, McIntire, IA

The eye of the tiger! Exemplifies what the Sullivan Supply scholarship stands for perhaps as well as any winner ever. College is paid by marketing livestock and fitting.

Jessica Radcliffe, Weston, WI

Fourth generation Angus breeder that grew up in the barn. Breed champions at NAILE and a NJAS senior champion showmanship title to boot. Motivated and successful go hand and hand here.

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20, $1,000 Scholarships 1,121 applicants from 45 states & Canada!

(non-Sullivan Supply employees or family members) who volunteered their time for our mission.

With the quality of applications that we receive each year for this distinguished scholarship, it gives us great confidence and faith in the future of livestock industry.

Best wishes and congratulations to all applicants.

John and Dede Sullivan, Sullivan Supply, Inc. Dan Sullivan, Sullivan Supply South, Inc. And our entire staff and dealers

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grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Mitchell Smith

reserve grand Breeding Heifer Shown by: Parker Reed

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Shelby Ison

5th Overall Breeding Heifer Shown by: Lane Steinke

4th Overall Breeding Heifer Shown by: Cody Goodman

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Market

grand Champion Market animal

Shown by: Cole Mize

reserve grand Market animal Shown by: Sheridan Fox

3rd Overall Market animal

Shown by: Sarah Hunnicut

5th Overall Market animal Shown by: Hayley Jarck

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4th Overall Market animal Shown by: Cayde Selke

CarrOll COunty Beef SHOw

April 13, 2013 Flora, Ind. Judge: Luke Bowman

Breeding

grand Champion Heifer

Shown by: Art Davis

reserve grand Heifer Shown by: Chris Tooms

Market

grand Champion Market animal

Shown by: Keeley Trigg

reserve grand Market animal

Shown by: Gretchen Straits

MuskinguM County spring sHow

Zanesville, Ohio Judge: Donathon McIntosh

Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Cole Greiman

reserve grand Breeding Heifer

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Ben Weiss

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Foundation Simmental | Shown by: Dylan Celander

5th Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Simmental | Shown by: Dana Kuelbs

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4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion AOB | Shown by: Mallory Bormann

MinnesOta JuniOr spring ClassiC

April 13-14, 2013 Austin, Minn.

Judges: Josh Elder Mark Hoge

Market

grand Champion Market animal

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Tara Thorson

reserve grand Market animal

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Lacey Schmitz

3rd Overall Market animal

Champion Market Heifer | Shown by: Dalton Smith

5th Overall Market animal

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Lacey Schmitz

4th Overall Market animal Reserve Market Heifer | Shown by: Spencer Wangen

MinnesOta JuniOr spring ClassiC

April 13-14, 2013 Austin, Minn.

Judges: Josh Elder Mark Hoge

MinnesOta JuniOr spring ClassiC

Heifers Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Matt Purfeerst

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Alyssa Nesler

Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Sydney Zehnder

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Charlie Eklund

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Tyler Krebs

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Theresa Claeys

Champion Highland Heifer shown by: Mya Burkhart

Reserve Champion Highland Heifer shown by: Bailey McConnell

Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: John Weber

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer shown by: Will Bollum

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Shelby Radke

Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Cole Greiman

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Grady Ruble

Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Sydney Zehnder

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Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Bailey Pankoin

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Kelly Morrison

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Blake Heideman

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Tiana Barrett

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Dana Kuelbs

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Brandi Raatz

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer shown by: Theresa Claeys

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Ryleigh Beers

MinnesOta JuniOr spring ClassiC

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Andrew Berg

Breeding Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Bodie Mayer

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer shown by: Blake Heideman

Market Champion Angus Steer shown by: Caroline Mayer

Reserve Champion Angus Steer shown by: Noah Loveless

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MinnesOta JuniOr spring ClassiC

Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Mandy Marthaler

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Tyler Evers

Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Hannah Neil

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Halle Walsh

Champion Limousin Steer shown by: Courtney Dohrmann

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer shown by: Amber Hoover

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: Carlie Jackson

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer shown by: John Donnelly

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Steer shown by: Madeline Schultz

Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Brianna Craig

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Miranda Richards

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer shown by: Brock Badger

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer shown by: Dylan Miner

Champion Simmental Steer shown by: Matthew Krause

Champion Foundation Simmental Steer shown by: Samuel Moenning

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Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Kathryn Ahrens, West Point, Neb.

reserve grand Breeding Heifer

Champion Commercial | Shown by: Sutton Bellar, Wisner, Neb.

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion Sim-Solutions | Shown by: Colton Kleinschmidt, Sutton, Neb.

5th Overall Breeding Heifer

Champion ShorthornPlus | Shown by: Shilo Schaake, Westmoreland, Kan.

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4th Overall Breeding Heifer Champion AOB | Shown by: Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan.

nOrthern expOsure

April 20-21, 2013 Belleville, Kan. Judge: Wade Rodgers

Market

grand Champion Market animal

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

reserve grand Market animal

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Beau Bremer, St. Edward, Neb.

3rd Overall Market animal

3rd Place Crossbred | Shown by: Brayden Werth, Ellis, Kan.

5th Overall Market animal

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Brody Wulf, Guide Rock, Neb.

4th Overall Market animal Champion Simmental | Shown by: Kassidy Bremer, Fullerton, Neb.

nOrthern expOsure

April 20-21, 2013 Belleville, Kan. Judge: Wade Rodgers

nOrthern expOsure

Breeding Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Jett Stateler

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Atlanta Maronde

Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: Taylor Goering

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer shown by: McKenna Richardson

Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Sydney Williams

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: JW LeDoux

Champion Gelbvieh Balancer Heifer shown by: Kaeden Schlake

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Ben Jensen

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Jade Hill

Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Madison Kay Loschke

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Holly Olson

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Jake Nikkel

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Jake Nikkel

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Jessalynn Hudson

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Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Jami Hoblyn

Reserve Champion SimSolutions Heifer shown by: Mallery Schultz

Market Reserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Ashlee Corns

nOrthern expOsure

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Jody Baragary

Champion Angus Steer shown by: Sydnee Shive, Mt. Hope, Kan.

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

Champion Chianina Steer shown by: Rachel Vogt, Kennard, Neb.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer shown by: Baylee Werth, Ellis, Kan.

Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Wyatt Lange, Clifton, Kan.

Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Jaxson Mead, McPherson, Kan.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer shown by: Kacey Rieger, Powhattan, Kan.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer shown by: McKenna Jedlicka, Schuyler, Neb.

Champion Market Heifer shown by: Trae Meysenburg, Osceola, Neb.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer shown by: Taylor Stoltz, Pierce, Neb.

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Grand Champion Breeding heifer

MaRket steeRs Reserve Grand Breeding heifer Champion Exotic | Shown by: Jerod Theis

Reserve Champion British heifer

Shown by: Nathan Barrett

Reserve Champion exotic heifer Shown by: McKinzie Hamilton

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Leon County LivestoCk show

Champion British | Shown by: Jerod Theis

March 25-29, 2013 Centerville, Texas

Grand Champion Market steer Shown by: Jacie Jones

MaRket steeRs Reserve Grand Market steer Shown by: Mason Jonas

Champion american heifer

Shown by: Audrey Accord

Reserve american heifer Shown by: Tobe Johnson

Leon County LivestoCk show

March 25-29, 2013 Centerville, Texas

Reserve Grand Market hog

shown by: Ross Beshears

Grand Champion Market hog

shown by: Wacey Brown

Reserve Market Lamb shown by: Brittany Beggs

Grand Champion Market Lamb shown by: Abby McCree

Grand Champion Market Goat shown by: Kyle Roach

Reserve Grand Market Goat

shown by: Charlie Cockrell

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Leon County show

March 25-29, 2013 Centerville, Texas

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Today’s College Degree: Still a Good Investment

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courtesy of Matthew E. O’Donnell, Vice President Morgan Stanley Smith Barney s the cost of a college education continues to soar, and consistently outpaces the rate of inflation, many wonder if the value of higher education is

overrated. But college graduates still enjoy a sizeable earnings advantage, better earning potential and greater job security.

Young people starting out in any industry can expect to face a difficult job market, particularly in today’s economic environment. However, a recent study by the Pew Charitable Trust shows that following the last recession, college graduates fared far better than high school graduates, experiencing less unemployment and more stable salaries. While the study does not factor in the cost of attending college, it does indicate that although the job market is difficult for young people, a college degree can greatly enhance their outlook.1 Another recent study by the Lumina Foundation and Georgetown University reports that since the recovery began, the economy has added two million jobs for workers with a bachelor’s degree, while nearly 6 million high school diploma-only jobs have been lost. The results reported indicate that following the recession, the divide between college-educated workers and those with a high school degree has never been greater. Statistics from the study reveal that the unemployment rate for college graduates is 4.5%, while those with a high school diploma are experiencing a 24% unemployment rate.2 A Long-Term Investment in Future Earning Potential Determining the long-term earning potential of a college degree and the premium it generally offers over a high school diploma is a calculation that should take into account lost earnings while in college, the actual cost of college and debt repayment.

The Pew Research Center’s study offers a current analysis based on Census Bureau

Tax-Wise College Saving Options There are many savings vehicles available that can be used to help offset the spiraling cost of a college education and provide important tax benefits such as: • 529 Savings Plans: Earnings on savings can be withdrawn tax free for qualified higher education expenses. Contributions can be made by anyone, including grandparents, other relatives or friends. Annual contribution limits may apply depending on the plan, with total contribution limits per child generally maxing out at $300,000.3 • Coverdell Education Savings Account: Contributions of up to $2,000 per child per year can be made until the child reaches age 18. Distributions are withdrawn tax-free for any qualified education expenses including private school and equipment such as computers beginning with grades K-12 and post-secondary. Eligibility is based on MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) not earned income so if the parent’s income level is too high to qualify, a student can contribute to his or her own account.

data, which estimates that an adult with a bachelor’s degree will earn an average of $1.42 million over a 40-year career, while a high school graduate will earn $770,000.

Once the cost of college and lost income is factored in, the study projects an average earnings premium of $550,000 for those with a college degree.1

• Roth IRAs: Can be used to pay for qualified higher educational expenses (postsecondary) incurred by yourself, your spouse, your children or your grandchildren.

Original contributions plus earnings can be withdrawn tax free and without penalty. If the funds are not needed for college expenses, the Roth assets can maintain tax-free growth potential for retirement.

A sizeable earnings premium coupled with a significantly lower unemployment rate for college graduates offers a strong case for the long-term benefits of a college degree. Additionally, the study indicates that individuals who have a college degree

ages, while others will not. Please contact me if you would like to discuss your particular college savings needs and goals in greater detail.

are more likely to receive substantial increases in salary and progress further in their chosen career compared with those who hold only a high school degree.

It is important to note that some savings options can impact financial aid pack-

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

1Source: Pew Charitable Trust Report, “How Much Protection Does a College Degree Afford,” www.pewtrusts.org, January 8, 2013. 2Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, http://www.luminafoundation.org, August 15, 2012. 3Source: www.savingforcollege.com. Article by McGraw Hill and provided courtesy of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor.

The author(s) are not employees of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”). The opinions expressed by the authors are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley.

The information and data in the article or publication has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Neither the information provided nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation by Morgan Stanley with respect to the purchase or sale of any security, investment, strategy or product that may be mentioned.

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

Investments in a 529 Plan are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so an individual may lose money. Investors should review a Program Disclosure Statement, which contains more information on investment options, risks factors, fees and expenses and possible tax consequences. Investors should read the Program Disclosure Statement carefully before investing.

Earnings on non-qualified distributions will be subject to income tax and a 10% federal income tax penalty State taxes may be applicable. Before investing, consider whether tax or other benefits or investments are only available in your home state 529 college savings plan.

Heifers (A)

Grand Champion Breeding Heifer (A)

Champion Chianina | Shown by: Chancee Clark

reserve Grand Breeding Heifer (A)

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Carlee Clark

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (A)

Champion Shorthorn | Shown by: Jennifer Bedwelll

5th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Champion Percentage-Simmental Shown by: Lauren Prill

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4th Overall Breeding Heifer (A) Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Abbey Chrz

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April 21-22, 2013 Stillwater, Okla.

prOspeCt (A)

Grand Champion prospect steer (A)

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Baylor Bonham

reserve Grand prospect steer (A)

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Madi McCauley

3rd Overall prospect steer (A)

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Macy Starks

5th Overall prospect steer (A)

Champion Simmental | Shown by: Gatlin Goodson

4th Overall prospect steer (A) Champion Chianina | Shown by: Madison Hudgins

OklAHOmA Beef expO

April 21-22, 2013 Stillwater, Okla.

prOGress (A)

Grand Champion progress steer (A)

Champion Charolais | Shown by: Kalee Horn

reserve Grand progress steer (A)

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Mariah Courtney

3rd Overall progress steer (A)

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Chancee Clark

5th Overall progress steer (A) Champion Chianina | Shown by: Abbey Chrz

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4th Overall progress steer (A) Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Madison Hudgins

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April 21-22, 2013 Stillwater, Okla.

Heifers (B)

Grand Champion Breeding Heifer (B)

Champion Chianina | Shown by: Chancee Clark

reserve Grand Breeding Heifer (B)

Champion MaineTainer | Shown by: Carlee Clark

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer (B)

Champion Shorthorn | Shown by: Jennifer Bedwelll

5th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Champion Percentage-Simmental Shown by: Lauren Prill

4th Overall Breeding Heifer (B) Champion Commercial | Shown by: Cole Hanna

OklAHOmA Beef expO

April 21-22, 2013 Stillwater, Okla.

prOspeCt (B)

Grand Champion prospect steer (B)

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Baylor Bonham

reserve Grand prospect steer (B)

Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Madi McCauley

3rd Overall prospect steer (B)

Champion Simmental | Shown by: Jake Paul Perryman

5th Overall prospect steer (B) Champion Chianina | Shown by: Madison Hudgins

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4th Overall prospect steer (B) Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Macy Starks

OklAHOmA Beef expO

April 21-22, 2013 Stillwater, Okla.

prOGress (B)

Grand Champion progress steer (B)

Champion Charolais | Shown by: Kalee Horn

reserve Grand progress steer (B)

Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Mariah Courtney

3rd Overall progress steer (B)

Champion Maine-Anjou | Shown by: Chancee Clark

5th Overall progress steer (B) Champion Chianina | Shown by: Abbey Chrz

4th Overall progress steer (B) Reserve Crossbred | Shown by: Madison Hudgins

OklAHOmA Beef expO

April 21-22, 2013 Stillwater, Okla.

OklAHOmA Beef expO

BreedinG Heifers Champion Angus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Dylan Olsen

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Karly Alexander

Champion Brahman Heifer (A&B) shown by: Jordan Storey

Reserve Champion Brahman Heifer (A&B) shown by: Jordan Storey

Champion Charolais Heifer (A&B) shown by: Kodee Bowen

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer (A&B) shown by: Kash Champion Long

Reserve Champion Composite Charolais Heifer (A&B) shown by: Clint Barney

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (A) shown by: Abbey Chrz

Champion Galloway Heifer (A&B) shown by: Clay Grossnicklaus

Champion Hereford Heifer (A) & Reserve (B) shown by: Victoria Chapman

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A) shown by: Victoria Chapman

Champion Hereford Heifer (B) shown by: Madison Courtney

Champion Limousin Heifer (A&B) shown by: Brittany Gilbert

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Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (B) shown by: Luke Prill

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (A) shown by: Reighly Blakley

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (B) shown by: Kyle Hiebert

Champion Red Angus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Brock Hutchinson

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Brock Hutchinson

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B) shown by: Christian McGowan

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Blane Stecklin

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B) shown by: Luke Prill

Champion Simmental Heifer (A&B) shown by: Jace Prough

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (A) shown by: Tanner Watters

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (B) shown by: Cale Jahn

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Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A) shown by: Kash Champion Long

Heifers Reserve Percentage-Simmental Heifer (A&B) shown by: Braden Schovanec

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer (A&B) shown by: Reid Shipman

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OklAHOmA Beef expO

prOspeCt Champion Angus Steer (A&B) shown by: Jaxon Swink

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (A) shown by: Madi McCauley

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (B) shown by: Jordan Hicks

Champion Charolais Steer (A&B) shown by: Aaron Elliott

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer (A&B) shown by: Tommy Glover

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer (A&B) shown by: Jordan Hicks

Champion Hereford Steer (A) & Reserve (B) shown by: Kash Long

Reserve Hereford Steer (A) & Champion (B) shown by: Julia Dimmitt

Champion Limousin Steer (A&B) shown by: Jaxon Swink

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer (A) shown by: Caden Church

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer (B) shown by: Lincoln Lewis

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (A) shown by: Kaylee Imke

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (B) shown by: Tommy Glover

Champion Salers Steer (A&B) shown by: Taylor Glover

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Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (A) shown by: Colby Jones

Champion Shorthorn Steer (B) shown by: Julia Dimmitt

Champion Angus Steer (A&B) shown by: Cooper Thompson

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (A) shown by: Kane Duff

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (B) shown by: Caden Church

Champion Hereford Steer (A&B) shown by: Tommy Glover

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer (A&B) shown by: Drew Duff

Champion Limousin Steer (A&B) shown by: Vivian Freeman

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (A&B) shown by: Jacy Duff

Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B) shown by: Heaven Rusk

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B) shown by: Kimber McNaught

Champion Simmental Steer (A&B) shown by: Raylyn Thompson

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer (A&B) shown by: Blane Steckline

prOGress

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OklAHOmA Beef expO

Champion Shorthorn Steer (A) & Reserve (B) shown by: Kash Long

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OKLAHOMA CLUB CALF ASSOCIATION Wow! It’s spring time again. The 2013 Oklahoma Beef Expo was a great success! This show is also where we recognize members’ outstanding achievements from the previous point year and begin a new year. It was good to see our members receive the awards they had worked so hard for all year.

This year’s awards included trailers awarded to the All-Around Exhibitors in the steer, heifer and showmanship divisions. Also, show boxes to the All-Around Runners-Up, 72 buckles for breed and reserve breed winners, district, novice and loyalty awards. There were 18 members who earned their first-ever OCCA letterman jacket for making the Top 10 in at least one division. On behalf of the OCCA Board of Directors, I say thank you to all of our sponsors for making these awards possible.

Speaking of the Board of Directors, the Oklahoma Beef Expo is also where both the junior and senior boards change. I sincerely appreciate the leadership Tim Stidham has provided to our organization the past three years as OCCA President and look forward to working with the Board of Directors and membership in my new role as your OCCA President.

With spring comes summer. I know several of our exhibitors are already getting cattle ready to go to many of the breed junior national shows across the country. These competitions serve to let our members not only showcase their cattle and hard work, but compete and meet with several other junior showmen from around the nation. There are a lot of lifelong friendships made during this time. I wish everyone the best of luck and safe travel to and from these shows.

I was fortunate to be able to attend the 87th Annual Oklahoma State FFA Convention recently held in Oklahoma City. This year’s theme was “Grow Like That,” and it was an honor to watch several of our older members be recognized for the impressive individuals they have become.

I am proud to be part of the Oklahoma Club Calf Association. This organization helps to instill hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, responsibility, and the willingness to go that extra mile to achieve success in whatever endeavor they choose to participate in. Congratulations to all of our members on another successful year; you make us proud. Until next time, good luck, God bless and remember IT ALL STARTS BEFORE SUNRISE!

Jay Grossnicklaus OCCA President

OVERALL SHOWMANSHIP POINTS Div. Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr

Last Name Green Chrz Blakley Prough Grossnicklas Jahn Alexander Guthrie Christensen Armitage Ransom Booth Rowland Murray Alexander Elliott Fast Gould Jaggers Wolzen White White Raper

First Katie Abbey Reighly Jace Jake Cale Katie Will Audrey Hannah Ryanne Rachel Katey Courtney Karly Breanna Jared Emily Tyler Haley Shelby Brynon Jacob

Pts. 427 311 170 136 134 99 70 40 34 30 30 17 13 12 10 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1

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Div. Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int Int

Last Name Courtney Storey Kellam Stehr Hilburn Bowen Kemp Jahn Purcell Symes Myers McGowen Ford Cantrell McGowen Kellin Clark Gould Blakey Perryman Imke White Tennyson

First Brock Jordan Ashlyn Caitlin Kyleigh Kade Bridget Spencer Nicholas Katie Chance Haylie Jace Parker Christian Becky Halie Jacob Adrienne Jake Kaylee Richard Makena

Pts. 445 240 185 174 169 84 79 66 61 50 44 42 40 32 22 14 12 12 2 2 2 1 1

Div. Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr

Last Name Courtney Hoover Dobbs Kemp Stehr Armitage Grossnicklas Thompson Kite Branum Hayes Bowen Goodson Branson Layton Blakley Cantrell Rhodes Melton Baker Thompson

First Madison Paige Sidney Brooke Cammie Sarah Clay Raylyn Bailey Kooper Blakelee Kodee Gatlin Taylor McKinzie Larahmy Karsyn Kya Kendall Aaron Cooper

Pts. 382 157 137 134 107 96 88 73 64 64 59 44 44 28 22 23 12 8 2 1 1

O OKLAHOMA CLUB CALF ASSOCIATION HEIFER POINTS BY DIVISION

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

Christian

Allison

C SW Goodson Gatlin NW Courtney Madison NE Keeler Branna NE Elam Colt C Vernon Austin SE Kemp Bridget NE Bowan Kade C Grossnicklaus Jake SW Shepherd Chaley SW Hoover Paige NE Thompson Cooper NE Cook Colby C Strate Jarred NW Miller Sage NE Kellam Ashlyn SE Sliger Cole SE Bess Brody NE

70 69 65 51 50 47 46 44 40 30 26 20 18 12 10 8 6 6 6

Courtney Chapman Prough Kemp Dobbs Gould Bilderback Rhodes Ransom Jahn Hayes Gould Courtney Kemp Shephard Cantrell Shephard Will Shephard Cantrell

Madison Victoria Jace Bridget Sidney Emily Lauren Kya Ryanne Spencer Blakelee Jacob Brock Brooke Laura Parker Isaac Jenna Brad Karstyn

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

560 227 166 139 128 82 76 60 55 47 46 42 30 26 17 16 12 12 9 6

Grossnicklaus Clay

American American American

Storey Berlowitz Jones

Jordan Braelyn Jacob

SE C C

468 216 6

Branvieh

Blakley

Reighly

NE

40

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

Green Myers Hoover Keeler Alexander Callahan Johnson Ray Friesen Strate Courtney Silas Pittman Bess White Hendricks Nelson Blakey Dobbs Cook Murray Krebs Thompson Barnes Simpson Hicks

Katie Chance Paige Branna Karly Ryan Cole Jackson Alisa Jarred Brock Kody Beth Brody Shelby Braden Hannah Adrienne Sydney Colby Courtney Brant Ashlyn Jake Logan Jayci

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

725 488 162 149 116 114 100 93 90 82 78 51 47 40 37 30 30 27 21 12 10 10 10 10 6 5

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Bowen Chrz Christian Cash Bowen

Kade Abbey Allison Darci Kodee

C NW C NW C

88 50 38 30 10

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

Char-Comp Hilburn Char-Comp Evans Char-Comp Bowen Char-Comp Tennyson Char-Comp Sperle Char-Comp Stehr Char-Comp Stehr Char-Comp Barney Char-Comp Burris

Kyleigh Ashton Kade Gage Mariah Caitlin Cammi Clint Kylee

SE SE C SW SW SW SW NW C

128 123 66 70 57 56 42 20 10

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Christensen Jahn White McGowen White Booth White Hutchison Gerard

Audrey Spencer Shelby Haylie Richard Rachel Bryson Brock Alese

C SW NE SE NE NE NE NW SE

428 176 120 110 88 86 56 32 10

Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina Chianina

Matthew Aaron Kyleigh Clint Kyle Cammi Hannah Makayla Kody Karly

SE NW SE NW NW SW C C C NW

174 162 149 131 122 103 90 83 81 74

Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine Maine

Chrz Blakley Blakley Kellam Sperle Alexander Burris Elliott Blakey Melton

Abbey Reighly Larahmy Ashlyn Mariah Karly Kylee Breanna Adrienne Kendall

NW NE NE SE SW NW C NE C NW

170 134 130 70 66 42 40 38 18 10

Hill Baker Hilburn Barney Hiebert Stehr Armitage Fuller Silas Alexander

Maine Maine Maine Maine

Cantrell Kemp Knapp Brooks

Karstyn Brooke Jessalene Chance

NE NE SE NE

6 6 5 5

Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer Mainetainer

Brooks Evans Padgett Bowen Knapp Blakley Christian Hiebert Elam Armitage Miller Goodson Kemp Dobbs Runner Booth Clark Paden Hilburn Runner Alexander Butler Melton Shephard Blakley Branum Runner Symes Vernon Fast Dobbs Thomas

Chance Ashton Cierra Kodee Jessalene Reighly Allison Kyle Colt Sarah Sage Gatlin Brooke Sydney Blake Rachel Ganden Chloe Kyleigh Blake Karly James Kendall Isaac Larahmy Kooper Bailie Katie Austin Jared Sydney Darrell

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

292 150 137 103 100 70 62 60 54 52 52 50 49 40 40 40 36 33 30 30 30 26 20 20 13 10 6 6 6 6 5 3

Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus Red Angus

Guthrie Hutchison Bilderback Nelson Nelson

Will Brock Jason John Hannah

NW NW SW SW SW

346 140 110 98 30

Salers Salers

Stewart Brooks

Jenna Chance

NW NE

134 20

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Stehr McGowan Alexander Gould Judge Krebs Blankinship Gould Stehr Hill Cash Reid Murray Storey

Caitlin Christian Katie Bailey Kevin Chace Brittany Ronnie Cammi Matthew Darci Corbin Courtney Jordan

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

374 171 150 116 98 86 80 52 50 31 40 40 28 20

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O OKLAHOMA CLUB CALF ASSOCIATION Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Raper Harper Brooks

Jacob Jesse Chance

C SE NE

16 16 10

ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus ShPlus

Thompson Kellam Alexander Stehr Clark Thompson Silas Brooks Blankinship Purcell Hill Williams Strate Murray Reed Fuller Raper Gerard

Raylyn Ashlyn Katie Cammi Halie Cooper Kody Chance Brittany Nicholas Matthew Brent Jarred Courtney Corbin McKayla Jacob Aliese

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

270 251 182 93 81 78 55 46 46 40 36 26 20 20 10 10 9 3

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Jahn Cale Prough Jace Strickland McKenzie Gerard Aliese Grossnicklas Clay Chapman Victoria Miller Sage Eaves Landree Berlowitz Braelyn Vernon Austin Brooks Chance Hicks Jordyn Thompson Colton Thomas Darrell Shepard Laura

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

182 124 78 55 50 36 36 30 25 22 18 16 13 12 12

%Simmental Courtney Brock %Simmental Grossnicklas Jake %Simmental Strickland McKenzie %Simmental Blakey Adyson %Simmental Stehr Caitlin %Simmental Jahn Cale %Simmental Armitage Hannah %Simmental Green Katie Darrell %Simmental Thomas %Simmental Keeler Branna %Simmental Barney Clint %Simmental Clark Garrett %Simmental Kellam Ashlyn %Simmental Pollard Amberlyn %Simmental Armitage Sarah %Simmental Richardson Natalee

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

505 249 110 85 84 84 52 34 33 19 15 12 12 12 10 6

Commercial Chrz Commercial Green Commercial Courtney Commercial Stehr Commercial Earnheart

NW NE NE SW SW

366 240 237 201 142

Abbey Katie Brock Caitlin Sidney

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Commercial Layton McKenzie Commercial Seelke Mason Commercial Brooks Chance Commercial Blakley Reighly Commercial Elam Colt Commercial Christian Allison Commercial Knapp Jessalene Commercial Evans Brooke Commercial Jahn Spencer Commercial Elliott Breanna Commercial Purcell Nicholas Commercial Barney Clint Commercial Berlowitz Braelyn Commercial Shephard Chaley Commercial Goodson Gatlin Commercial Fast Jared Commercial Knox Taren Commercial Hayes Blakelee Commercial Baker Aaron Commercial Thompson Cooper Commercial Miller Sage Commercial Booth Rachel Commercial Burris Kylee Commercial Silas Kody Commercial Branum Kooper Commercial Sliger Cole Commercial Grossnicklas Jake Commercial Cook Colby

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

114 110 100 90 88 80 76 63 63 46 43 41 40 38 35 34 30 30 30 30 20 18 16 10 10 6 6 6

STEER POINTS BY DIVISION Brahman Storey Jordan SE Braunvieh Daley Jacob NE Gelbvieh Smith Jesse C Red Angus Melton Kendall NW Gelbvieh Spears Candace NE Gelbvieh Kite Bailey SW

49 40 32 20 20 6

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

McGowen Sperle Chrz Pratz Earnheart Duff Branum Imke Thompson Alexander Kellin Holt Lewis Symes White

Christian Ryan Abbey Colton Sidney Kane Kooper Kaylee Cooper Karly Becky Braden Lincoln Katie Bryson

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

176 151 119 92 82 72 60 52 50 34 32 20 12 10 6

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Tennyson Goodson Callahan Knapp Duff Purcell McGowan Freeman

Mackena Gatlin Ryan Jessalene Dillon Nicholas Christian Vivian

SW NW C SE SW NE SE SW

82 75 72 59 56 54 43 40

Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais Charolais

Kelln Duff Wolzen Ford Kite Holt Cullum Turner

Becky Drew Haley Jace Bailey Parker Julie Colten

NW SW SE SE SW SW SE NE

40 40 37 38 30 20 11 10

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

Perryman Bonham Testerman Thrasher Thorp Duff Purcell Baker Duff Sperle Kemp Cato Swink Baker Dimmit Dimmit Imke Elliott Strate Chrz Earnheart Carroll Hudgins Fuss Courtney

Jake Baylor Mylah Scout Jake Dillon Nicholas Kody Jacy Ryan Bridget Koby Tatum Kory Garrett Julia Kaylee Aaron Jared Abbey Sidney Morgan Madison Austyn Brock

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

224 101 90 80 61 56 56 46 46 45 40 30 30 30 30 30 26 25 20 20 20 18 10 6 6

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

Branum Ransom Kite Branson Edens Kemp Duff Duff Dobbs Courtney Pratz Bonham Stehr Sperle Bilderback Hudgins

Kooper Ryanne Bailey Taylor Caleb Brooke Kane Drew Sidney Madson Colten Baylor Cammi Mariah Lauren Madison

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

241 130 118 111 95 88 72 66 56 55 46 40 21 10 8 6

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Klaassen Freeman Blakley Sperle Schovanec Baker Chrz Chapman Fuss

Raegan Vivian Reighly Ryan Braden Kody Abbey Victoria Austyn

SW SW NE SW NW SW NW C NE

298 110 100 94 90 79 77 46 43

O OKLAHOMA CLUB CALF ASSOCIATION

Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin Limousin

Alexander Kite McGowen Pratz Earnheart Wolzen Gerard Chapman

Karly Bailey Christian Colten Sidney Haley Aliese Victoria

NW SW SE C SW SE SE C

40 36 26 23 6 6 3 3

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

Klaassen Goodson Davis Strickland Lewis Kemp Stanley Branum Bonham Strate Padgett Thorp Imke Elliott Ford Shephard Swink Hicks Thorp Knapp Sliger Evans Miller Blakley Dimmitt Duff Perryman Testerman Courtney Evans Melton Alexander Gibson Thorp

Raegan Gatlin Haven McKenzie Lincoln Bridget Kylee Kooper Baylor Jarred Ciera Jamie Kaylee Breanna Jace Isaac Jaxon Jordan Jake Jessalene Cole Ashton Sage Larahmy Julia Drew Jake Mylah Brock Brooke Kendall Karly Austin Jessica

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

322 244 166 96 84 83 75 70 65 62 60 50 40 39 34 30 30 30 30 25 22 21 20 20 16 16 11 10 10 10 10 6 6 6

Salers Salers Salers Salers

Reuter Branum Symes Lewis

Clark Kooper Paden Lincoln

SW SW SW NW

50 40 10 10

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Duff Stehr Klaassen Symes Freeman Perryman Stanley Sandoval Thorp Cullum Raper Cullum Evans Dimmitt Pratz

Dillon Caitlin Raegan Paden Vivian Jake Kylee Kaleb Jamie Julie Jacob Daniel Ashton Julia Colten

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

130 101 78 76 70 56 55 44 42 42 32 32 26 10 10

Shorthorn Shorthorn Shorthorn

Thompson Raylyn Fuss Austyn Mattingly Rylee

NE NE SE

10 8 6

Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental Simmental

Schovanec Symes Thompson Gibson Thrasher Baker Cato Thorp Hudgins Blakley Testerman Duff Hicks Strickland Earnheart Pratz Thorp Knapp Kemp Sperle McGowen Lewis Perryman Elliott Miller Duff Reuter Symes Stehr Davis Gerard Baker

Braden Katie Raylyn Austin Gage Kody Kolby Jake Madison Reighly Hadley Kane Jordan McKenzie Sidney Colten Jamie Jessalene Bridget Ryan Haylie Lincoln Jake Paul Breanna Sage Jacy Clark Paden Cammi Haven Alise Kory

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

190 136 125 105 96 82 64 61 60 47 46 46 40 36 36 32 30 26 25 25 24 21 18 17 16 12 12 12 12 10 10 6

Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross Cross

Bonham Perryman Duff Edens Hudgins Thrasher McGowen Strickland Dimmit Thorp Cato Thorp Alexander Branum Imke Cullum Sperle Cullum Hicks Davis Gibson Ford Symes Stanley Daley Swick

Baylor Jake Jacy Caleb Madison Scout Haylie McKenzie Garrrett Jamie Abby Jessica Karly Kooper Kaylee Julie Ryan Daniel Jordyn Haven Austin Jace Paden Kylee Jacob Jaxon

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

342 318 182 126 94 85 50 50 50 40 40 38 36 31 30 30 26 22 20 16 15 12 12 12 12 6

TOP 10 SHOWMANSHIP EXHIBITORS Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Last Name Courtney Green Courtney Chrz Storey Kellam Stehr Blakley Hilburn Hoover

First Name Brock Katie Madison Abbey Jordan Ashlyn Caitlin Reighly Kyleigh Paige

Total Pts 445 427 382 311 240 185 174 170 169 157

OVERALL TOP HEIFER EXHIBITORS Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 9 10

Last Name Green Courtney Stehr Courtney Chrz Brooks Storey Myers Christensen Guthrie

First Name Katie Brock Caitlin Madison Abbey Chance Jordan Chance Audrey Will

Total Pts 999 850 715 611 586 491 488 488 428 346

TOP NOVICE HEIFER EXHIBITORS Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Last Name Myers Stehr Baker Thompson Layton Bowen Ray Kemp Bilderback Tennyson

First Name Chance Cammi Aaron Cooper McKenzie Kodee Jackson Brooke Lauren Gage

Total Pts 488 286 192 126 114 113 93 81 76 76

OVERALL TOP STEER EXHIBITORS Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 9 10

Last Name Klaassen Perryman Bonham Branum Sperle Goodson Schovanec McGowan Duff Duff

First Name Raegan Jake Paul Baylor Kooper Ryan Gatlin Braden Christian Dillon Jacy

Total Pts 703 632 548 442 339 319 280 260 242 240

TOP NOVICE STEER EXHIBITORS Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Last Name Kite Imke Thrasher Kemp Branson Testerman Smith Stehr Elliott Sliger

First Name Bailey Kaylee Gage Brooke Taylor Hadie Jesse Cammi Aaron Cole

Total Pts 190 148 96 88 61 46 35 32 25 22

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

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What It’s Like To Be...

A Beef Risk Manager/Trader With Ben Brophy, Cargill Meat Solutions

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

I was raised on a cattle ranch in southeastern Arizona.

SC: Would you describe for us what you really do (sometimes job titles aren’t reflective of the actual work): I buy and sell Live Cattle futures and options to manage our price risk exposure for our feedlot and packing plant inventories.

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

I started as a management trainee in our cattle feeding operations after graduating from college.

SC: What do you like about your job?

Risk management requires extensive information gathering, analysis and interpretation to determine market drivers, trends etc – therefore, you are never done… there is always more to understand, more questions to ask. The mind stays challenged.

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

Identifying the correct market drivers – Is it boxed beef wholesale demand?

Cash market fed cattle prices? Money

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Flow from Hedge funds? Macro- economic events/data?

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

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

Depending on your field of interest – Agricultural commodities, energy or financial – there are banks, hedge funds and independent commodity brokers that you would talk to.

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

I spend the morning on technical and fundamental analysis, then am trading futures from 9 AM to 1 PM while the market is open, followed by more analysis in the afternoon. Mining data for trading opportunities, working across our business segments to obtain market intelligence from procurement, pricing and sales.

SC: What would most surprise a high school or college student about your career?

You have to push a broom for a few years even if you have a college degree.

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

• Take more math classes • Work part-time or on an

internship during summers in fields of interest

• Get a mentor

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

AJCA ARKANSAS JUNIOR CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION AJCA AwArds College sCholArships The Arkansas Junior Cattlemen’s Association is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of graduating high school senior scholarship awards. Katy Tunstill of Fayetteville receives $2,000; Katie McNinch of Enola receives $1,800; Emily Bilbrey of Walnut Ridge receives $1,600; and Hunter Yates of Walnut Ridge receives $1,600.

Katy Tunstill, past AJCA president, has spent her life raising and exhibiting Angus cattle. Most of her extracurricular activities have been agricultural-based programs such as 4-H, FFA, Arkansas Junior Angus Association, Arkansas Jr. Simmental Association and the AJCA. She first joined AJCA in 2004 and has held the offices of president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer, area vice president and even was the AJCA points administrator. Katy has chaired the AJCA state leadership conference, the AJCA bake sale and has coordinated the AJCA year-end awards ceremony. She served as chairman of four statewide cattle shows and one regional cattle show. Katy believes that being a part of AJCA has truly been one of the best experiences of her life, so far.

“I will always cherish traveling from show to show every weekend, spending time with family and friends, and gaining confidence not only in my ability to exhibit cattle, but gaining experiences such as writing articles, organizing events and shows and speaking to adult cattlemen and cattlewomen about the benefits of AJCA,” she says. Katy was a member of the FFA state winning livestock judging team in 2012 and awarded 2nd high overall individual. Katy is the daughter of Darrell and Sheri Tunstill. She will attend Oklahoma State University where she will study agricultural communications and agribusiness.

Katie McNinch will attend Central Baptist College in Conway to study physical therapy. Katie is the daughter of Dale and Kelly McNinch and has been a part of AJCA since 2007.

She has held leadership positions in FFA and FCA, along with being a member of FCCLA, Beta Club and a member of her school yearbook staff. Katie is an excellent athlete playing both basketball and softball for her high school. Her years exhibiting cattle with AJCA has provided her with self-confidence. She has learned responsibility, sportsmanship and leadership.

Katy has learned that she must be responsible for the appearance and care of her cattle. They depend upon her to take care of them, and she has learned that you don’t always win, but you must keep your chin up and head on to the next show just the same.

She has learned that your actions speak louder than your words. Others watch her and she wants them to emulate the good things she does and the positive attitude she portrays. These traits will carry her through college and her career. Katie exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2012 Arkansas State Fair. She says, “I have had many success stories while showing. But most of all I have had the opportunity to spend time with family and make friends that will last a lifetime.”

Emily Bilbrey, the daughter of Tanya Bratcher, will attend Arkansas State University majoring in Animal Science/ Veterinary Medicine. Emily has been an AJCA member since 2008 and shows commercial heifers, Angus, Shorthorn and Red Angus cattle. During Emily’s years of showing cattle, she has received many Grand and Reserve Grand Champion awards at local, district, state and national shows. One year at the Arkansas State Fair, she exhibited both the Grand Champion Shorthorn heifer and the Grand Champion Red Angus heifer. Last year at the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo, she exhibited the Reserve Grand Fall Calf Champion Red Angus heifer. Emily has been inducted into the Arkansas State Fair Purple Circle Club for exhibiting grand champions and won two prestigious AJCA belt buckles last year for both the Overall Red Angus Bull and Overall Red Angus Heifer.

Emily is very active on her high school campus, serving as president of student council, vice president of FFA and FTA, secretary of HOSA and secretary of

Beta Club. Emily says, “I was always a very shy person.

Showing cattle has helped me to come out of my shell.

I love meeting new people in AJCA. I will always have ribbons and awards reminding me what I won. But it’s the people involved in AJCA that have boosted my self-confidence. Nothing can ever replace that.”

Hunter Yates will attend Connors State College in Warner, Okla., majoring in Purebred Ranch Operations. Hunter is also planning to pursue a veterinary medicine degree later at Oklahoma State University, and he is the son of Jeff and Kellie Yates. Having been involved in AJCA for the past five years, Hunter has attended various cattle shows and earned numerous Grand and Reserve Grand Champion award exhibiting Angus, Red Angus, Chianina, commercial heifers and market steers.

He is active at his high school, serving as both FFA vice president and FCA president along with being a student council member, science club and livestock show team member. He participates on the livestock judging, horse judging, land judging, meats judging and forestry judging teams. Hunter is an active member of the football, basketball and track teams.

“I became a member of AJCA because I wanted to learn more about the cattle industry and meet people who shared a common passion for cattle,” he says.

“The three main lessons AJCA has taught me include responsibility, time management and sportsmanship.

My membership in AJCA has led me to my chosen career path. AJCA has literally been life changing by giving me a sense of direction and purpose. I am truly thankful for all those affiliated with AJCA and the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association for their willingness to encourage, uplift and support me as I chase my dream of a future cattleman and veterinarian.”

Funding for the AJCA scholarships is provided by funds from the AJCA sponsors, along with monies raised from the AJCA Thanksgiving Classic Show.

Congratulations to the winners.

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AJCA ARKANSAS JUNIOR CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION HEIFER SHOW POINTS AOB Blaine Wildy Chancee Clark Tyler Hamilton Hunter Yates Cody Salmon Kayla Bishop Jessika Calhoon Thomas Rowland Holly Harvill Mackenzie Morrison Allyson Morrison Reagan Lee Bell Audrey Foster Gabbi Litchford

381 205 130 92 89 80 74 71 70 35 30 25 20 20

Brayden Drum Makenzie Chambliss Paige Coffelt Lauren Russell Zachary Andrews Will Clark Tyler Finch Griffin Varner Adam Cook Faith Bomstad Kiley Weir Gannon Varner Sydney Bomstad Wade Andrews Candace Ruff

215 136 93 62 50 48 40 36 33 27 20 20 18 18 12

AOB Composite Allyson Morrison Lane Bray Lyndon Youngblood

30 30 30

Limousin Wyatt Mosher Colte Mosher Chase King

286 244 192

Angus Conner Cole Carson Cole Connor Miller Brylan Williams Ryan Lane Jordan Mounce Emily Woodard Laykyn Rainbolt Katy Tunstill Alyson Woodard Taylor LaCour Gannon Varner Kaylee Hartsfield Brayden Drum Hunter Yates

230 191 174 158 127 92 90 90 80 68 50 43 30 28 28

Lim-Flex Colte Mosher Chase King Wyatt Mosher Garrett Beggs

276 202 86 30

Mainetainer Carlee Clark Allyson Morrison Stran Wagner Drake Brown Madison Piker Gabbi Litchford Makenzie Chambliss Kiley Weir Jessika Calhoon

245 240 207 205 192 108 46 32 10

Beefmaster Trevor Clark Rebecca Treat Jordan Ables

150 84 52

Red Angus Emily Bilbrey Dakota Jones Kaylee Hartsfield

280 190 120

Brahman Jacob Butler

30

Brangus Dakota Williams Eli Gosha Megan Pigeon Brooke Pigeon Breanna Gosha Augustus “Gus” Gosha Brittany Gosha

Santa Gertrudis Carley Morgan Coty Fitzgerald

221 136

210 79 75 54 30 20 18

Charolais Lyndon Youngblood Shaina Manning Brittany Kunkel

238 146 19

Shorthorn Landon Bolin Ryan Lane McKenzie Piker Holly Harvill Weston White Chelby Wilson Coty Bell Hunter McClellan

248 150 146 86 38 30 26 20

Charolais Plus James Daniel Brown Carlee Clark Brittany Kunkel Gannon Varner

138 60 54 24

Hereford Kennley Hardin Lane Hardin

Shorthorn Plus Coty Bell Brayden Drum Ryan Lane Chelby Wilson Holly Harvill Katelynn Rae Desa Ray Rojas Jordan Horn

208 198 167 135 98 65 54 20

232 226

Simmental Kylee Sigmon

285

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Logan Sigmon Jared Blissenbach Luke Russell Logan Russell

233 175 83 54

Sim-Solution Blaire Wildy Madison Piker Kylee Sigmon Brayden Drum Brandon Bennett Logan Sigmon Erin Keeton McKenzie Piker

276 174 160 149 144 65 60 0

American Commercial Coty Bell Carley Morgan Dakota Williams Jeramy Matthews Rebecca Treat TJ Newton Taylor Kelner Kaitlin Wilson Daniel Lackie Calvin Lackie Samuel Light Makenly Coles

215 211 185 128 88 87 30 26 20 20 18 16

English Commercial Sarah Caldwell Daniel Lackie James Daniel Brown Coty Bell Chancee Clark Gregory Fitzgerald Colby Lane Johnson Jeffery Coles Justin Calhoon Kayla Bishop Baley Bell Lauren Horn Forrest Robertson Hunter LaCour Zachary Andrews Whitney Meeks Jeramy Matthews Makenly Coles Marcus Morris

432 249 228 218 80 79 72 60 46 36 34 18 18 18 18 16 16 10 8

Exotic Commercial Sarah Caldwell Caleb Lackie Coty Bell Grace Harris Candace Ruff Will Clark Kylee Sigmon Daniel Lackie Allyson Morrison Clay Evans Brandi Frachiseur Hunter McClellan Justin Calhoon Natasha Walker Ace Walker

445 231 170 163 96 86 50 28 20 20 17 14 13 12 10

MULTIMIN® USA

Scholarship

Katy Tunstill of Fayetteville, Ark., has been named the winner of the AJCA MULTIMIN®USA scholarship in the amount of $500. Katy attends Elkins High School.

This scholarship is made possible by AJCA supporter Mike Runner, who our regional MULTIMIN®USA sales representative.

Katy Tunstill is a vibrant, young leader in the livestock business and works hard to accomplish her life goals and dreams. She exhibits exceptional leadership skills. Whether it is leading a group of officers or a committee to plan an event like our state leadership conference, or organizing her peers into completing certain tasks at our annual fundraiser cattle show and awards program, Katy has always been willing to jump in, do her part and more. Katy Tunstill is a young lady who has made great achievements. These awards and accolades have been much deserved. She works hard with her livestock projects from working daily with her show cattle to carefully making breeding decisions to leading livestock related youth development groups like AJCA or the Arkansas Jr. Angus Association, the Arkansas Jr. Simmental Association or the Goin’ Showin’ 4-H Club – all of which she has served as president. In all of her cattle-related organizations and projects, Katy shows a strong work ethic, determination, dedication and commitment to her many and varied responsibilities.

Katy is constantly promoting the positive message of our beef industry by advocating for agriculture. She promotes all aspects of livestock-related, youth development organizations that include the following: livestock and life skill educational experiences, leadership development and developing lifelong friendships. Be it in her actions or her words, Katy is a role model to her peers and a mentor to younger livestock enthusiasts.

MULTIMIN®USA has many products to enhance our animal health management programs. Katy will be presented her scholarship at the upcoming Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association Convention in August.

AJCA ARKANSAS JUNIOR CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION BULL SHOW POINTS AOB Brady Rowland Stran Wagner Brandi Frachiseur Lane Bray Morgan Pierce

258 251 81 30 20

Angus Griffin Varner Laykyn Rainbolt Jeramy Matthews Tristan Barnett

146 85 26 25

Beefmaster Trevor Clark Haleigh Ables

150 26

Brangus Augustus “Gus” Gosha

120

Charolais Emily Bull Shaina Manning Brittany Kunkel

140 30 26

Hereford Griffin Varner Chase King Brayden Drum Makenzie Chambliss Gannon Varner Zachary Andrews

268 210 206 121 106 60

Limousin Wyatt Mosher Chase King

240 116

Lim-Flex Wyatt Mosher Chase King

310 218

Mainetainer Katelynn Rae Candace Ruff

328 136

Red Angus Emily Bilbrey Jared Brunson

135 24

Shorthorn Plus Kyle Davis

90

Simmental Logan Sigmon Ashley Bennett Michael Blissenbach Jared Blissenbach

315 201 181 88

Sim-Solution Tommy Tableriou

30

Steer Blaine Wildy Sarah Caldwell Chancee Clark Mackenzie Morrison James Daniel Brown Will Clark Blaire Wildy

433 393 320 234 200 156 146

Jarid Mounce Brandon Baker McKenzie Piker Kayla Bishop Brylan Williams Daniel Lackie Brandi Frachiseur Chelby Wilson Blake Chesser Gregory Fitzgerald Griffin Varner Gannon Varner Hannah Rowland Coty Bell Autumn Tibbits Peyton Milligan Brooke Riley Weston White Kross Easterling Blake Askew Erin Easterling Audrey Foster Hunter McClellan Marcus Morris Katelynn Horn Seth Horn

87 86 78 76 74 70 66 65 63 60 59 57 49 45 35 34 27 24 20 19 18 18 16 16 12 10

Pee Wee Carlee Clark Gabbi Litchford Carley Morgan Calvin Lackie Lane Hardin Kennley Hardin Alyson Woodard Eli Gosha Katelynn Horn Lyndon Youngblood Justin Calhoon Taylor Kelner

142 106 92 82 62 58 32 28 24 16 12 4

Junior Showmanship Blaine Wildy Allyson Morrison Chancee Clark Conner Cole Mackenzie Morrison Madison Piker Carson Cole Brayden Drum Laykyn Rainbolt Caleb Lackie Logan Sigmon Grace Harris Sydney Bomstad Chelby Wilson Jeramy Matthews Brittany Kunkel Zachary Andrews Lyndon Youngblood Adam Cook Emily Bull Jared Blissenbach Brandi Frachiseur Brylan Williams Colby Lane Johnson Stran Wagner

536 460 414 374 284 260 210 200 158 114 108 96 84 78 72 70 58 48 44 40 34 32 22 18 16

Senior Showmanship Sarah Caldwell Kylee Sigmon Coty Bell Will Clark Daniel Lackie Blaire Wildy Kaylee Hartsfield Katy Tunstill Hunter Yates Chase King Candace Ruff Shaina Manning Drake Brown Tyler Hamilton Holly Harvill Kayla Bishop Emily Bilbrey Jarid Mounce Faith Bomstad Trevor Clark Brandon Baker Michael Blissenbach Hannah Rowland Wyatt Mosher James Daniel Brown McKenzie Piker Rebecca Treat

612 428 376 374 250 230 162 128 104 102 98 96 68 64 58 56 44 34 34 34 28 28 24 20 16 12 10

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Champion American heifer

Shown by: Todd Wellman

reserve American heifer Shown by: Torie Merryfield

Breeding heiferS

Champion British heifer

Shown by: Bryan Negrini

reserve British heifer Shown by: James Haas

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MontgoMery County Show

April 5-14, 2013 Conroe, Texas

Champion exotic heifer

Shown by: Sarah Blair

reserve exotic heifer Shown by: Reagan Merryfield

MArket SteerS

Champion American Steer

Shown by: Kayla Hill

reserve American Steer Shown by: Colby Seale

MontgoMery County Show

April 5-14, 2013 Conroe, Texas

grand Champion Market Steer Champion British | Shown by: Colton Carwile

MArket SteerS reserve grand Market Steer Champion Exotic | Shown by: Sarah Blair

reserve Champion British Steer

Shown by: Garrett Marsh

reserve Champion exotic Steer Shown by: Bailey Carwile

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MontgoMery County Show

April 5-14, 2013 Conroe, Texas

reserve grand Market hog

shown by: Cutter Carwile

grand Champion Market hog

MontgoMery County

April 5-14, 2013 Conroe, Texas

reserve Market Lamb

shown by: Makenzie Krauskopf

shown by: Madison Lynch

grand Champion Market Lamb shown by: Kelly Spears

grand Champion Market goat shown by: Lane Alexander

reserve grand Market goat shown by: Cody Green

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Grand champion Breeding heifer Champion Commercial | Shown by: Cole Hanna

BReedinG heifeRS Reserve Grand Breeding heifer Champion Limousin | Shown by: Ashlee Corns

dicKinSon county

Champion Dickinson County Hefer shown by: Riley Sleichter Reserve Dickinson County Heifer shown by: Marcus Cox

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Wild Bill KicK’em up Beef Shootout

April 6, 2013 Abilene, Kan.

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer shown by: Heaven Rusk

Champion Chianina Heifer shown by: Taylor Goehring

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Mandy Michaelis

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer shown by: Haven Johnson

Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Ben Nikkel

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer shown by: Colton Gauthier

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Jake Nikkel

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Jake Nikkel

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer shown by: Ben Nikkel

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Addison Gauthier

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Bailey Brawner

Wild Bill KicK’em up Beef Shootout

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Taylor Nikkel

BReedinG Champion SimAngus Heifer shown by: Joelle Sylvester

Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Ashlee Corns

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Grand champion market Animal Champion Crossbred | Shown by: Blane Steckline

mARKet AnimAlS Reserve Grand market Animal Champion Simmental | Shown by: Laura Carpenter

dicKinSon county

Champion Dickinson County Steer shown by: Riley Sleichter Reserve Dickinson County Steer shown by: Raine Garten

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Wild Bill KicK’em up Beef Shootout

April 6, 2013 Abilene, Kan.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer shown by: Casey Craver

Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Casey Craver

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer shown by: Mitchell Duer

Champion ChiMaine Steer shown by: Britt Michaelis

Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Tyree Figge

Wild Bill KicK’em up

Champion Angus Steer shown by: Sydnee Shive

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer shown by: Spencer Riffel

Champion MaineTainer Steer shown by: Mandy Michaelis

Reserve Champion Market Heifer shown by: Raine Garten

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MISSOURI CLUB CALF ASSOCIATION Preview season is wrapping up and there are still a handful of sanctioned shows left for MCCA points!

The first Annual Battle of the Breeds was a huge success on April 13! MCCA would like to thank everyone for their hard work and support in making this show possible. MCCA is grateful to have such talented and dedicated members to bring the quality they did to this show. As we promised, points were doubled. We would like to know everyone’s thoughts and suggestions on things you all enjoyed as well as what you would like to see improve for the future!

Thank you once again to our members, exhibitors, and sponsors!

Make sure to like us on Facebook and visit www.missouriclubcalfassoc.com for more info and the full show schedule and events for 2013.

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www.missouriclubcalfassoc.com A TALLy OF ALL SANCTIONeD SHOWS HeIFeR POINTS

MARKeT POINTS

AnGus Ward Gieseker Koelling Koelling Reeter Reeter Behlmann Higgins Behlmann Bastian Pryor

Carter Kimberlee Lexi Lexi Seth Jenna Conrad Christina Conrad Jesse Kendra

38 25 18 15 15 13 11 6 5 3 1

CHi Loges Rankin Gieseker Meyer Barker Dougherty Jennings Kempker Riley Alexanader Buswell

Taylor Kassie Kimberlee Shiana Cassidy Anna Bill Trent Jaden Trace Brittni

118 38 28 28 23 15 13 10 5 1 1

CHArolAis ComP Hudson Tanner

25

Hereford Daehn Dustin Murphy Cole Abramovitz Brianne Groose Eric Miller Bryce Fredrick Taylor Marek Sidney Marek Kelsey

33 30 18 18 10 5 5 3

mAine Alexanader Trace

10

mAinetAiner Ward Carter Higgins Christina Daehn Dustin Bastian Chris Barker Cassidy

80 46 33 5 1

red AnGus Mayes Diane

10

sHortHorn Wooford Tyler Klise Stetson Klise Stetson

25 15 13

sHortHorn Plus Ward Carter Hudson Tanner

20 5

simmentAl Early Kennedy Mayes Nick

13 3

simsolution Early Mallory Early Mallory Hudson Tanner Self Mckenzi

23 8 4 1

CrossBred Loges Taylor Barker Collin Kempker Trent Reeter Seth Gieseker Kimberlee Higgins Christina Thomas Austin Schenkel John Self Hunter Hudson Caleb Ward Cameron Bisch Caleb

150 28 20 20 18 15 15 10 5 3 3 1

AnGus Koelling Pryor

Lexi Kendra

20 3

CHi Mawson Jennings Thomas Dougherty Buswell Buckner Gerke Buswell

MacKenzie Bill Austin Anna Brittni Joseph Jr Tyler Blair

23 15 13 11 5 3 2 1

Hereford Johnson Vest Abramovitz Fredrick Marek

Riley David Brianne Taylor Sidney

43 23 5 3 3

limousin Neill Trey

10

mAine Schenkel Clough Behlmann Tallman

Sidney Cameron Conrad Molly

23 18 1 1

mAinetAiner Bremer Lexi Loges Taylor Schmidt Bryce Riley Jaden Laffey Ashlyn Neill Madeline

50 49 35 10 5 5

red AnGus Mayes Diane

10

sHortHorn Collier Bailey Sicht Caroline

20 18

sHortHorn Plus Murphy Cole Mawson MacKenzie Sicht Caroline

40 18 1

CrossBred Bremer Lexi Bankus Conner Daehn Dustin Mawson MacKenzie Summers Evan Clark Emma Thomas Austin Vest David Bruns Brooke Buckner Joseph Jr Hudson Caleb Hunolt Andrew Johnson Riley Marek Kelsey

111 10 5 5 5 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

mArKet Heifer Rankin Kassie Kempker Trent

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Heifers

Grand Champion Heifer

Shown by: Blake Tesch

reserve Grand Heifer Shown by: Allie Accord

steers

Grand Champion steer

Shown by: Justin Vann

reserve Grand steer Shown by: Blake Shaw

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NormaNGee JuNior LivestoCk sHow

April 12, 2013 Normangee, Texas

reserve Grand market Hog shown by: Haley Sikes

Grand Champion market Hog

shown by: Hayden Biddle

NormaNGee Jr sHow

April 12, 2013 Normangee, Texas

reserve market Lamb shown by: Kelsey Corgey

Grand Champion market Lamb shown by: Kyle Shannon

Grand Champion market Goat shown by: Gunner Patterson

reserve Grand market Goat

shown by: Lindsey Hollis

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Breeding

grand Champion Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Brooke Hayden

reserve grand Breeding Heifer Shown by: Devin Hay

3rd Overall Breeding Heifer

Shown by: Bryce Hayden

4th Overall Breeding Heifer Shown by: Stetson Herzog

5th Overall Breeding Heifer Shown by: Brittany Fisher

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reBel SHOwdOwn

April 6, 2013 Kentland, Ind. Judge: Dennis Shoufler

Market

grand Champion Market animal

Shown by: Cayde Selke

reserve grand Market animal

Shown by: Ashley Peterson

3rd Overall Market animal

Shown by: Savannah Steinke

4th Overall Market animal Shown by: Brittany Fisher

5th Overall Market animal Shown by: Austin Berenda

reBel SHOwdOwn

April 6, 2013 Kentland, Ind. Judge: Dennis Shoufler

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Grand Champion Heifer

Champion Commercial | Shown by: Marcy Price

BreedinG Heifers reserve Grand Champion Heifer Champion Gelbvieh | Shown by: Connor Durham

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Clover ClassiC

March 16-17, 2013 Winston-Salem, NC Judge: Jary Douglas

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Mary Wood

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer shown by: Connor Durham

Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Courtney Eudy

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer shown by: Alexis Eudy

Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Morgan Rockwell

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer shown by: Chloe Lawson

Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Mason Blinson

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer shown by: Shane Kendall

Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Hailee Bissett

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer shown by: Christy Rucker

Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Wyatt Kendall

Clover ClassiC

Champion Angus Heifer shown by: Elizabeth Cole

REserve Champion AOB Heifer shown by: Holly Price

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the big picture The Weather Channel’s Summer Outlook: June-August

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he Weather Channel Companies have released their summer temperature outlook for 2013. For a large majority of the lower 48 states, above-average temperatures are expected this summer.

Temperatures are expected to be the farthest above average from Texas westward through the central and southern Rockies to the West Coast from northern and central California to Oregon.

One pocket of the country, the Great Lakes region, is expected to see temperatures coolerthan-average this summer. This would include Chicago, Detroit and Buffalo, N.Y. According to WSI Chief Meteorologist Dr. Todd Crawford, “The summers of 2010-12 were the hottest three consecutive summers in the U.S. since at least 1895. The heat was due, in part, to a combination of (1) warmer-than-normal North Atlantic temperatures, (2) a lack of El Nino conditions and (3) expanding drought conditions. Heading into the upcoming summer, an examination of these factors reveals a lesser degree of consensus regarding heat relative to the past three years.

“In particular, while a significant El Nino event is not expected, recent and expected warming in the tropical Pacific may occasionally support a pattern that favors cooler-than-normal temperatures in parts of the eastern U.S. Further, we expect the most significant spring rains to impact areas from the Plains eastward, while the western U.S. will continue to dry out. This evolution is more suggestive of a west-based drought this summer which would favor very warm summer temperatures there, and potentially cooler-than-normal temperatures downstream in parts of the eastern U.S. Finally, there have been persistent trends in recent climate model forecasts towards a cooler summer across parts of the eastern U.S.

The latest Drought Monitor released at press time shows a large swath of “exceptional” drought areas in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Southeastern Colorado and Western Kansas. As you can see from the graph, most of the entire Western half of the U.S. is under some level of drought conditions.

“Our final analysis suggests that this summer will not be as hot as the previous three, but will still be characterized by widespread areas of above-normal temperatures, especially across the southern and western US. The best chance for below-normal temperatures this summer will be across the Great Lakes region.”

That’s the overall summer forecast. Below we look at the monthly details:

JUNE JULY - The Weather Channel

Cooler-than-average temperatures will stretch across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley and Upper Mississippi Valley.

Once again, well above-average temperatures will be focused on the western states and expand to include the adjacent High Plains and much of Texas.

A large chunk of the West will continue to see above-average temperatures. Meanwhile, below-average temperatures are expected in the Great Lakes and Northeast.

Unfortunately, the drought outlook from May through August indicates that drought conditions in the Western half of the country will persist or intensify, though some improvement may be seen roughly up and down the middle of the United States.

In this graphic, areas shaded tan or “B” indicates below normal precipitation for June through August. The small area of green in the Deep South is forecasted for above normal precipitation during those three months. The rest of the country is labeled “EC,” which means equal chances for above, below or normal precipitation.

This sister graph for temperature shows the same areas of the plains that are forecasted to experience persistent or intensified drought conditions will also see above normal temperature for June, July and August (Area labeled “A”).

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ANGUS Gall, Morgan 4/15.........................................46 Gall, Tayler 5/15 ............................................16 Keyes, Jennifer 1/8 .......................................170 Keyes, Michelle 4/29 ...................................110 Meyer, Kyra 1/30 ...........................................40 Meyer, Kyra 2/7 .............................................85 Meyer, Kyra 4/29 ..........................................78 Nelson, Justine 2/7.......................................46 Nichols, Nicole 3/15 .....................................34 Nichols, Taylor 1/18 ......................................14 Samuelson, Mikeayla 1/18 ..........................36 Schafer, Savannah 1/27 ...............................135 Schafer, Savannah 3/12 ...............................78 Schafer, Savannah 5/4.................................176 Schneider, Gracie 3/21.................................76 Stateler, Jeht 1/17 .........................................170 Stateler, Jeht 3/8 ..........................................172

HEREFORD Farr, Levi 1/10.................................................30 Farr, Levi 2/10 ................................................88 Farr, Levi 4/26................................................16 Illingworth, Kody 3/22 .................................8 Illingworth, Kody 4/5 ...................................2 Keller, Jefferson 3/24...................................79 Marotz, Tyler ..................................................61

BALANCER Farr, Levi 1/18 .................................................89

LIMFLEX Smith, Tristin 10/19.......................................50

CHAROLAIS Benes, Charlie 3/2 ........................................56 Benes, Devon 4/25.......................................26 Gall, Jacob 3/3 ..............................................16 Gall, Tayler 3/3 ..............................................127 Gall, Tayler 5/4 ..............................................143 Meysebburg, Tori 3/30................................21

LIMOUSIN Clason, Korynn 3/4.......................................181 Peterson, Josh 2/6........................................44 Smith, Tristin 3/17 .........................................63

CHIANINA Alberts, Sydney 4/12....................................8 Hauxwell, Kathlyn 4/16 ...............................17 Heim, Taylor 4/14 .........................................99 Leefers, Morgan 3/20 ..................................8 Lindstrom, Malina 3/26 ...............................97

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MARKET HEIFER Benes, Taylor..................................................34 Esch, Allie .......................................................46 Esch, Hannah.................................................57 Fletcher, Larsen.............................................20 Gall, Jacob......................................................42 Hauxwell, Kathlyn.........................................38 Heim, Taylor...................................................96 Hudson, TaraLee...........................................67 Hudson, TaraLee...........................................18 Keyes, Michelle .............................................14 Larsen, Fletcher ............................................8 Leefers, Morgan............................................52 Meduna, Alex ................................................10 Meysenburg, Trae .........................................137 Nelson, Justine..............................................22 Nichols, Nicole ..............................................6 Nichols, Taylor ...............................................2

Meduna, Alex 4/14.......................................20 Mohlfeld, Dalton 3/10 .................................16 Mohlfeld, Dalton 5/5 ...................................16 Nelson, Justine 4/5 ......................................28 Nichols, Taylor 3/1 ........................................34 Schroeder, Luke ............................................16 Stateler, Jeht 3/1 ...........................................30 Russman, Jace 3/22 .....................................10 Zahm, Jake 3/27 ...........................................18

MAINE-ANJOU Ahrens, Kathlyn 5/5 .....................................217 Gall, Morgan 5/22 ........................................72 Gall, Taylor 4/12 ............................................14 Kersten, Stephanie 1/13...............................93 Lindstorm, Malina 4/1 .................................111 Scheider, Smantha 5/6 ................................71 Stoltz, Rylee 4/22 .........................................12 Stoltz, Taylor 3/23.........................................46

Plambeck, Mike.............................................14 Russman, Dylan ............................................10 Russman, Jace...............................................30 Samuelson, Chase ........................................2 Schafer, Savannah ........................................2 Scholting, Rachel ..........................................40 Schroeder, Morgan.......................................2 Stoltz, Rylee ...................................................97 Vales, Emilye ..................................................22 Zahm, Jordon ................................................24 ANGUS Keyers, Michelle ............................................129 Schafer, Savannah ........................................84 CHAROLAIS Benes, Devan .................................................10 Lindstorm, Malina ........................................14

MAINETAINER Bremer, Beau 4/23 .......................................39 Gall, Jacob 5/11 .............................................60 Gall, Tayler 4/15 ............................................18 Heavican, Kellan 3/12 ..................................12 Heim, Taylor 3/6 ...........................................14 Hudson, TareLee 5/5 ...................................13 Kersten, Stephanie 4/7................................82 Meyersburg, Tori 5/5 ...................................83 Peterson, Justin 3/18 ...................................72 Plambeck, Jr., Mike 1/22 .............................20 Ruskamp, Garrett 5/3 ..................................54 Russman, Jace 3/2 .......................................50 Scheider, Alyssa 6/2 .....................................22 Stoltz, Rylee 4/1 ............................................62

Strope, Berren 5/22 ......................................20 Strope, Tejlor 5/22 ........................................67

RED ANGUS Berke, Karson 1/12 ........................................79 Berke, Kennedy 2/5......................................77 Berke, Kole 2/17 ............................................44 Heavican, Kellan ...........................................73

COMMERCIAL Bremer, Beau 4/23 .......................................66 Fletcher, Larsen 3/19 ...................................2 Fletcher, Larsen 5/20...................................52 Frey, Jaclyn 3/11 ............................................117 Hudson, TaraLee 2/10 .................................16 Lindstrom, Malina 4/3 .................................2 Leefers, Morgan 3/20 ..................................20 Meduna, Alex 5/15 .......................................15 Nichols, Nicole 4/2 .......................................2 Ruskamp, Garrett 3/15 ................................34 Russman, Dylan 4/15...................................54 Strope, Tejlor 5/1...........................................121 Thomas, Holly 3/2 ........................................78 Vales, Emilye 3/23 ........................................2 Wagner, Dalton 4/25 ...................................53 Wilson, Levi 2/14...........................................34

SHORTHORN Eisenhauer, Radley 5/18 .............................86 Eisenhauer, Riley 4/16 .................................111 Gall, Tayler 5/7 ..............................................56 Long, Garrett 5/8 .........................................78 Plate, Silas 4/6 ...............................................32 Strope, Tejlor 2/22 ........................................46 Thomas, Holly 3/14 ......................................16 Thomas, Quinnten 3/14..............................121 SHORTHORN PLUS Hudson, Jessalyn 5/5...................................77 Hudson, TareLee 5/5 ...................................21 Smith, Tristin 9/14.........................................20

Strope, Berren ...............................................102 CHIANINA Gall, Jacob......................................................52 Hauxwell, Brendon .......................................92 Hauxwell, Kathlyn.........................................12 Keller, Jefferson ............................................12 Nichols, Taylor ...............................................2 Peterson, Josh ...............................................64 Strope, Tejlor..................................................38 Wagner, Bailey ..............................................142 Zahm, Jake.....................................................45 HEREFORD Farr, Levi .........................................................21 Keller, Jefferson ............................................62 Stallbaumer, Isaac.........................................37

SIMMENTAL Berke, Kole 1/30 ............................................48 Kersten, Stephanie 2/17 ..............................60 Stoltz, Taylor 5/3 ...........................................37 FOUNDATION SIMMENTAL Benes, Taylor 3/16 ........................................10 Heavican, Kellan ...........................................58 Illingworth, Kolt 2/22 ...................................26 Kersten, Stephanie 2/5................................39 Long, Garrett 4/21........................................110 Russman, Dylan 3/6.....................................68

MAINE ANJOU Bremer, Beau .................................................102 Hauxwell, Brendon .......................................26 Hauxwell, Kathlyn.........................................48 Hudson, TaraLee...........................................32 Russman, Jace...............................................38 Zahm, Jake.....................................................30 SHORTHORN Plate, Silas ......................................................16 Scholting, Courtney .....................................142 Scholting, Emily ............................................130 Stallbaumer, Owen ......................................67 Strope, Tejlor..................................................73 SHORTHORN PLUS Alberts, Ben....................................................14 Keyes, Michelle .............................................116

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market (continued) Leefers, Morgan............................................12 Scholting, Emily ............................................17 SIMMENTAL Alberts, Sydney .............................................2 Esch, Hannah.................................................82 Hauxwell, Brendon .......................................108 Heim, Taylor...................................................71

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JUNIOR Berke, Karson.................................................9 Clason, Korynn ..............................................134 Eisenhauer, Radley .......................................16 Hudson, Jessalyn ..........................................2 Hudson, TaraLee...........................................55 Gall, Morgan ..................................................26 Larsen, Fletcher ............................................16 Meyer, Kyra ....................................................20 Nichols, Nicole ..............................................4 Plock, Austin ..................................................2 Russman, Dylan ............................................88 Samuelson, Mikeayla ...................................2 Schneider, Gracie..........................................4 Stallbaumer, Owen ......................................10 Stateler, Jeht..................................................3 Strope, Berren ...............................................2

Kegley, Maranda ...........................................12 Plock, Austin ..................................................16 Plock, Samantha ...........................................14 CROSSBRED Alberts, Benjamin .........................................2 Alberts, Benjamin .........................................18 Alberts, Grant ................................................2

Thomas, Holly ...............................................18 Wilson, Levi ....................................................18 INTERMEDIATE Berke, Kennedy .............................................4 Berke, Kole .....................................................4 Beattie, Mekenzie .........................................4 Benes, Carlie ..................................................2 Eisenhauer, Riley...........................................79 Esch, Hannah.................................................14 Farr, Levi .........................................................12 Frey, Jaclyn.....................................................4 Gall, Jacob......................................................18 Hauxwell, Kathlyn.........................................16 Heim, Taylor...................................................66 Kersten, Stephanie .......................................12 Leefers, Morgan............................................39

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Beattie, Mekenzie .........................................14 Benes, Devon.................................................2 Bremer, Beau .................................................99 Eisenhauer, Riley...........................................34 Esch, Hannah.................................................8 Frey, Jaclyn.....................................................14 Gall, Taylor .....................................................12 Heim, Taylor...................................................36 Keyes, Jennifer ..............................................137

Nichols. Taylor ...............................................4 Plock, Austin ..................................................14 Samuelson, Chase ........................................18 Schafer, Savannah ........................................10 Schneider, Alyssa ..........................................34 Vales, Emilye ..................................................22 Vales, Emilye ..................................................22 Zahm, Jordon ................................................16

Lindstrom, Malina.........................................61 Long, Garrett .................................................31 Meysenburg, Trae .........................................6 Plambeck Jr., Mike .......................................4 Russman, Jace...............................................4 Samuelson, Chase ........................................4 Scholting, Courtney .....................................18 Schroeder, Luke ............................................2 Stallbaumer, Isaac.........................................2 Strope, Tejlor..................................................79 Thomas, Quinton .........................................8 Vales, Emilye ..................................................6

Hauxwell, Brendon .......................................18 Heavican, Kellan ...........................................2 Keller, Jefferson ............................................16 Keyes, Jennifer ..............................................103 Keyes, Michelle .............................................54 Meduna, Alex ................................................19 Meysenburg, Tori ..........................................12 Nelson, Justine..............................................6 Nichols, Taylor ...............................................2 Peterson, Josh ...............................................16 Schafer, Savannah ........................................72 Scholting, Emily ............................................2 Scholting, Rachel ..........................................4 Stoltz, Rylee ...................................................2 Zahm, Jake.....................................................2

SENIOR Ahrens, Kathlyn.............................................27 Esch, Allie .......................................................2 Gall, Tayler......................................................77

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ON&OFF The Circuit

Name: Brady Wulf

Hometown: Morris, MN Age: 17 Breeds you show: Simmental and Limousin Siblings: Justin and Travis Wulf Favorite activities outside the show ring: Football and FFA Favorite movie/TV show: The Big Bang Theory Favorite singer/music group: Blake Shelton Favorite book/author: I don’t read much Pet peeve: When people ignore me Names of your current steers/heifers: Miss Precious What’s your favorite stock show and why? County Fair because you know everyone there that is showing and we all support and help each other.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A rancher What quality/skill to you have that you’re most proud of?

Making things out of horseshoes

Name: Sterling Reichenbach Hometown: Bath, Michigan Age: 17 Breeds you show: Angus and Shorthorn Siblings: One brother, Hunter

Sterling

REICHENBACH

Favorite activities outside the show ring: Spending time with my family, friends, and cattle.

Favorite subject in school: Agriculture classes

Favorite movie/TV show: Bridesmaids

Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop? Play cards, the others would be to embarrassing

Favorite singer/music group: Luke Bryan Favorite book/author: The Show Circuit

One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I love to eat.

Pet peeve: When the ring help has no idea what they’re doing.

Favorite show memory so far: Wining Champion Limousin heifer and Reserve Intermediate Showmanship my first year at state fair.

Names of your current steers/heifers: Prada, Nicki Minaj, and Willow Smith

Least favorite show day task: Waking up super early

What’s your favorite stock show and why? Junior Nationals because it’s at a different place every year, it’s packed full of a variety of fun contests that allows you to venture out and meet lots of new people.

Most embarrassing stock show moment: Getting my show stick stuck in my heifer’s foot in the show ring.

Brady WULF

What do you want to be when you grow up? I’m not quite sure yet… but I know I want to do something related to agriculture.

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

Patience with animals.

Favorite subject in school: English Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop?

All three…At the same time.

One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I only like light-blue Gatorade.

Favorite show memory so far: Winning reserve in my division at my first ever Junior National in Des Moines, Iowa.

Least favorite show day task: Scratching the animal while the guys are fitting.

Most embarrassing stock show moment: Walking into the wrong class.

ON&OFFThe Circuit

Name: Macie Ott

Hometown: Norwalk, Ohio Age: 17 Breeds you show: Crossbreds, Chi’s, Shorthorns Siblings: Caleigh Ott, 20 & Lauren Ott, 15 Favorite activities outside the show ring: varsity and competitive cheerleading, any other 4-H activity that I am involved in, being outside doing something…..I HATE BEING BORED!!!!

Favorite movie/TV show: Movie: Transformers 1,2,3 / TV Show: Modern Family Favorite singer/music group: Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Lady A Favorite book/author: The Prophecy of the Sisters Trilogy by Michelle Zink Pet peeve: when people drag their feet when they walk and when people talk when I am talking.

Names of your current steers/heifers: Radar, Sturgis, and Serena What’s your favorite stock show and why? National Western Stock Show, I am absolutely in love with Denver in general. Everyone is so helpful and welcoming.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Medical Assistant What quality/skill to you have that you’re most proud of? I am very caring and hard working. I love helping others no matter what it is.

Favorite subject in school: Senior English, Algebra Would you rather dance, play cards or hula hoop? I would rather dance. I am notorious for randomly busting moves in public or private.

One weird habit/skill/fact about you: I have to close my bedroom door before I can fall asleep.

Favorite show memory so far: Having the opportunity to be in final drive at the National Western Stock Show with Studley and Hairy Bear, getting 5th overall market animal with my market heifer Khyati at the Ohio State Fair, winning 16 year old showmanship at the Ohio State Fair, receiving Reserve Champion Overall Showman at American Royal Least favorite show day task: Packing up the trailer after the show.

Most embarrassing stock show moment: At my very first steer show, my steer Minnie Me (from Austin Powers), drug me around the whole arena in Dover.

I hung on until my dad screamed for me to let go. The sad part…my steer would only let me catch him. Even worse… he walked right up to me after I let go…. #embarrassing

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE

June 1, 2013................................................................................................................................................................................ MCM Farms Dispersal Sale June 1, 2013...............................................................................................................................Bennett Shorthorns 10th Anniversary Private Treaty Sale June 3, 2013 .....................................................................................................Maine Aim Ranch McCullough Fitting Clinics Jr. National Boot Camp June 3, 2013 ....................................................................................................................................... Southwest Minnesota Spring Training Online Sales June 3, 2013 .............................................................................................................................................................................Otto and Pesek Online Sales June 5, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................M Lazy Heart Ranch’s Western Shootout Sale June 5, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................................Burch Livestock Spring Bid-Off Sale June 8, 2013 ............................................................................................................................................Black Hereford Ranch’s Cream of the Crop Sale June 9, 2013 ..................................................................................................................................................Open Hereford Jackpot Show, Jefferson WI June 11, 2013 ........................................................................................................................... Trausch Farms Online Fall Calving Bred Heifer/Cow Sale June 14, 2013 ....................................................................................................................................... Chianina and Maine-Anjou Junior National Show June 15, 2013 ...................................................................................................SHOW CIRCUIT EARLY BIRD DEADLINE for AUGUST June 24, 2013 ........................................................................................................................................ National Jr Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 24, 2013 ....................................................................................................................................................................................Midwest Stud Ram Sale

JULY

July 1, 2013 ...................................................................................................................................SHOW CIRCUIT AUGUST DEADLINE July 14, 2013 ......................................................................................................................................................................... Junior National Hereford Expo July 15, 2013 ..............................................................................................................................................................Aces Wild Ranch Online Female Sale

AUGUST

August 23, 2013 ............................................................................................................ Lueking Club Calves and Rockfalls Ranch Pasture Bid Off Sale August 31, 2013 .................................................................................................................................................................Cates Farms Star Search XI Sale

SEPTEMBER

September 2, 2013 ..................................................................................................................................... West Central Iowa Club Calf Producers Sales September 2, 2013 ........................................................................................................................................................Hensley Bush Top Cut Online Sale September 4, 2013 ...............................................................................................................................................Eckloff Strolberg Private Treaty Bid Sale September 8, 2013 ........................................................................................................................................................ Schaeefer/Tice Private Treaty Sale September 9, 2013 ............................................................................................................................... Sennett Cattle and Deatsman Farms Online Sale September 15, 2013 ........................................................................................................................ Streitmatter Show Cattle Private Treaty Bid Off Sale September 15, 2013 ......................................................................................................................................................Wilson-Kedley Annual Pasture Sale September 16, 2013.................................................................................................... NWSS Jr. Market Beef DNA/Nomination/Ownership Deadline September 21, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................ Scheetz Cattle Company Bid Off Sale September TBA ........................................................................................................................................................ Clarke Cattle Company Pasture Sale September TBA .........................................................................................................................................................Reimann Ranch Annual Pasture Sale September TBA ........................................................................................................................................................ Thompson Show Steers Bid Off Sale

OCTOBER

October 10, 2013.......................................................................................................................................................... Martin Livestock Online Steer Sale October 20, 2013 .................................................................................................................................................................Doris Show Cattle Online Sale October 21, 2013 ...................................................................................................................... Holmes Show Cattle Online Steer & Market Heifer Sale October 27, 2013 ......................................................................................................................................................... Wilson-Kedley Fantasy Female Sale

NOVEMBER

November 1, 2013 ..............................................................................................................................................................................NWSS Entry Deadline November 4, 2013 .......................................................................................................................................................Martin Livestock Online Heifer Sale November 30, 2013..............................................................................................................................................Holmes Show Cattle Online Heifer Sale November TBA .........................................................................................................................................................................Ree Heights Fall Gathering

DECEMBER

December 3, 2013 ............................................................................................................................................................... Prairie View Farms Online Sale December 12, 2013...................................................................................................................................................................Griswold Cattle Classic Sale December 14, 2013 ...............................................................................................................................................Reimann Ranch First Class Female Sale December 30, 2013 .................................................................................................................................... Holmes Show Cattle Online Bred Heifer Sale

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Changes to national Western the national Western stoCK shoW Will implement the Following Changes For the 2014 national Western Junior Market shows! ** These changes are in addition to the General Rules and Health Requirements for the Show!

1. JUNIOR MARKET SHOW IN GENERAL: a.

The participant, immediate family (father, mother, brothers and sisters only) in whose name the animal is owned and any junior exhibitor entered in the Junior Market show, will be allowed to help wash, groom and fit the animal after arriving on National Western Stock Show grounds. Participant must be present during any feeding, fitting and processing. Anyone found in violation of this rule may be subject to immediate disqualification without recourse.

Family members will be issued wrist bands from the Livestock Office. b.

All sale animals will be drug tested. All non sale animals are subject to random testing. c.

Exhibitor must be present for weigh card turn in and check-in/processing. d.

All Junior Market Beef, Lamb and Goat Exhibitors will need to request a DNA kit. (one kit per animal) You may go to www.nationalwestern.com/livestock and order your DNA kit/s.

2. JUNIOR MARKET BEEF SHOW: a.

The DNA/ownership/nomination date is September 16, 2013. b.

The entry deadline is November 1, 2013. c.

DNA hair sample only! Please go to our web-site to order your DNA/nomination kit/s. d.

Each exhibitor may enter 5 head (steers or heifers) and bring 4 head. e.

There will now be a Blow‘n Go Showmanship Contest the night before the Junior Market Beef Show. There will be a separate judge for the Showmanship Show. This is a part of the Premier Exhibitor Contest. f. neW for the 2014 show: we will be offering breed divisions for the Jr. Market Beef show. it will take 7 processed to make a breed. look to our website at www.nationalwestern.com/livestock for more details.

3. JUNIOR MARKET SWINE SHOW: a.

The following rule will be strictly enforced “Water and shampoo only will be permitted in wash rack area”. No additional compounds of any kind will be allowed. Also, no glitter on sale pigs and oil only on feet. Any swine found with additional compounds will be immediately disqualified. (This rule is same as last year) b.

One bag of shavings will be included with every entry. Additional shavings must be purchased from the National Western Feed Office. NO outside shavings will be allowed. c. reMinDer!! the Junior Market swine show is a Crossbred and Purebred show with registration papers required by the nsr/nJsa and team Purebred. the registration papers MUst be transferred to the Jr. exhibitor’s name only by December 1!

4. JUNIOR MARKET LAMBS: a. The ownership date is November 1, 2013, same as the entry deadline. b.

Weigh cards will be turn in this year and a 5% weigh back on the top 4-5 in each class. Weight/s will be 105 with no max. c. The re-weigh variance will be 5%, not 5 lbs. d. the exhibitor may enter up to 5 lambs but may only bring 4. e. DNA hair sample only! Please go to our web-site to order your DNA kit/s.

5. JUNIOR MARKET GOATS: a.

The ownership date is November 1, 2013, same as the entry deadline. b.

Weigh cards will be turn in this year and a 5% weigh back on the top 4-5 in each class. Weight/s will be 50-125. c.

The re-weigh variance will be 5%, not 5 lbs. d. the exhibitor may enter up to 5 goats but may only bring 4. e.

DNA hair sample only! Please go to our web-site to order your DNA kit/s.

Please reference the website at www.nationalwestern.com for rule changes.

For additional information contact the national Western livestock office edorsey@nationalwestern.com or 303-299-5559

Make-A-Wish – BEST Participants raised $19,091 Make-A-Wish®, well surpassing their $8,000 goal. Chloe McAuley, Caldwell, Ohio, was the top fundraiser for Make-A-Wish® and was awarded with an iPad. Participants raising $50 or more were also entered to win an iPad, and Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio was selected as the drawing winner. Pictured from left are Chloe McAuley, Caldwell, Ohio; Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio; Devin Coon, BEST Junior Representative; Breana Krotz, Make-A-Wish; and Jennie Rogers, Sidney, Ohio.

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.

ohio CattleMen’s assoCiation Best PrograM ConClUDes a sUCCessFUl 14th Year at annUal BanQUet The 2012-2013 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on May 11 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, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Weaver Livestock were on hand to help present awards totaling more than $35,000 in belt buckles, furniture, show materials and other awards.

This year’s BEST program featured 16 sanctioned shows that weaved its way across the state. More than 525 head of market animals and heifers were shown and 355 youth participated.

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 Sarah Johnson, Williamsport; Jessica Lohr, Bucyrus; and Mackenzie Shuey, Springfield.

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 2013-2014 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 3,000 entries. The lucky winner was Regan Robinson of Hamilton, OH. continued on page 130

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Junior Point Show Association

Angus Heifers Bush, Tyler ..............................................125 Sinkie, Taylor ..........................................53 Podzimek, Samantha...........................33 Bush, Brittany ........................................30 Thomas, Dakota ...................................25 Vogel, Savannah ...................................15 Linke, Jonathon ....................................9 Lau, Jacob ..............................................8 Buseman, Brianna ................................5 Gonzalez, Joslyn ...................................5 Lau, Adam ..............................................4 Johnson, Storm.....................................3 Schelske, Cadee ....................................3 Charolais Heifers Effling, Chesney....................................40 Sweeter, Blake .......................................36 Bergh, Tate .............................................35 Moncur, Erin ..........................................26 Leddy, Korbin.........................................5 Roe, Kristen............................................3 % Charolais Heifers Forman, JC.............................................136 Podzimek, Samantha...........................41 Johnson, Storm.....................................10 Sinkie, Taylor ..........................................10 Duxbury, Anna ......................................6 Roe, Morgan ..........................................3 Shelske, Mason......................................1 Chianina Heifers Jorgensen, Sean....................................112 Albrecht, Victoria..................................48 Blake, Baylee..........................................46 Bush, Tyler ..............................................30 Larson, Riley ..........................................23 Effling, Cagney .....................................5 Kaufman, Kiley ......................................4 Schelske, Cadee ....................................4 Duerre, Allison.......................................3 Zemlicka, Logan....................................3 Maine-Anjou Heifers Jorgensen, Sean....................................116 Ringkob, Haley ......................................28 Dennert, Drew.......................................26 Commercial Heifers Forman, Blade .......................................104

South Dakota Jr. Point Members, Spring has finally reached South Dakota, and all that comes with it; although we are all feeling the pressure of being behind due to the unseasonably low temperatures we experienced in April. Pig, lamb and goat exhibitors have made their selections for their show pens and it always proves to be an exciting time of the year. 2013 marks the first year of inclusion for the SDJPS Market Goat. The show season starts to heat back up in June and I encourage you all to have fun and make the most out of your summer.

Remember some of the best parts of the show livestock industry is the family time spent on the way to the next show, and the new people you meet along the way. Safe travels and see you down the road!

Check out the website for a complete listing of upcoming sanctioned shows at www.sdjps.com Sincerely,

Audra Scheel

Director, South Dakota Jr. Point Show Association 22458 389th Ave • Alpena, SD 57312 www.sdjps.com

Sinkie, Taylor ..........................................63 Albrecht, Victoria..................................54 Dvorak, Maesa ......................................41 Lau, Jacob ..............................................34 Frei, Colton.............................................31 Beer, Ashley ...........................................30 Kaufman, Kiley ......................................23 Zemlicka, Logan....................................18 Moncur, Erin ..........................................6 Johnsen, Storm .....................................5

MaineTainer Heifers Effling, Cagney .....................................40 Beer, Ashley ...........................................23 Lau, Adam ..............................................21 Osterday, Clay .......................................10 Ringkob, Justin......................................8 Duerre, Allison.......................................5

Gelbvieh Heifers Duxbury, Anna ......................................40 Ringkob, Haley ......................................20

Simmental Heifers Duxbury, Shannon................................73 Eichacker, Adam ...................................43 Kappes, Sterling ....................................28 Tekrony, Justin.......................................1

Hereford Heifers Rasmusson, Tyler ..................................41 Dvorak, Sydney .....................................28 Beer, Ashley ...........................................18 Zemlicka, Logan....................................18 Dvorak, Maesa ......................................13 Dunkelberger, Geoff............................4 Shorthorn Heifers Kaufman, Kiley ......................................73 Becking, Halley......................................62 Hurd, Taylor ...........................................41 Osterday, Clay .......................................35 Vogel, Savannah ...................................31 Hall, Kyle .................................................6 Duerre, Brianna .....................................5 VanderWal, Lane ..................................5 Duerre, Nathan .....................................1

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Red Angus Heifers Moncur, Erin ..........................................20

Foundation Simmental Heifers Duxbury, Shannon................................97 Kaufman, Kiley ......................................53 Eichacker, Adam ...................................46 Effling, Cagney .....................................41 Effling, Chesney....................................38 Kappes, Sterling ....................................21 Dunsmore, NaLea ................................16 Vogel, Savannah ...................................8 Albrecht, Martina..................................5 Tekrony, Jace .........................................2 Tekrony, Justin.......................................2 Limousin Heifers Albrecht, Victoria..................................35

Shorthorn Plus Heifers VanderWal, Collin .................................40 Wessel, Garrett......................................30 Moncur, Erin ..........................................26 Becking, Halley......................................13 Albrecht, Martina..................................5 Market Heifers Johnson, Brenna ...................................68 Blake, Baylee..........................................48 Albrecht, Julianna.................................31 Lau, Micah ..............................................28 Podzimek, Samantha...........................28 Frei, Callie ...............................................20 Albrecht, Hilary .....................................16 Albrecht, Victoria..................................15 Geppert, Colin.......................................5 VanderWal, Dallis .................................4 Albrecht, Martina..................................3 Eichacker, Adam ...................................3 VanderWal, Lane ..................................2 Angus Steers Hurd, Taylor ...........................................75 Frei, Colton.............................................32 Gonzalez, Joslyn ...................................26 Buseman, Brianna ................................18 Charolais Steers Sinkie, Taryn ...........................................63 Beare, Kylie.............................................43 Roe, Morgan ..........................................3

South Dakota Junior Point Show Association Chianina Steers Nelson, Makayla ...................................130 Engelhart, Collin ...................................23 Peterson, Hanna ...................................21 Beer, Ashley ...........................................16 Spiehs, Seth............................................10 Beare, Kylie.............................................10 Hanson, Hailey ......................................9 Duerre, Brianna .....................................1 Shorthorn Steers Hall, Kyle .................................................58 Osterday, Clay .......................................15 Hurd, Taylor ...........................................15 Albrecht, Martina..................................13 Duerre, Nathan .....................................3 Commercial Steers Nelson, Brent .........................................170 Albrecht, Victoria..................................131 Beer, Ashley ...........................................45 Bush, Tyler ..............................................44 Frei, Callie ...............................................33 Dunsmore, NaLea ................................31 Sweeter, Blake .......................................17 Geppert, Colin.......................................13 Peterson, Hanna ...................................13 Frei, Colton.............................................9 Beare, Kylie.............................................8 Dennert, Drew.......................................5 Michalek, Colton...................................5 Zemlicka, Logan....................................5 Dvorak, Sydney .....................................3 Krell, Justin.............................................1 Hall, Kyle .................................................1 Hurd, Taylor ...........................................1 Hereford Steers Frei, Callie ...............................................20 Geppert, Colin.......................................18 Ringkob, Justin......................................16 Zemlicka, Logan....................................3 Limousin Steers Albrecht, Victoria..................................75 Maine-Anjou Steers Hurd, Taylor ...........................................95 Hanson, Hailey ......................................26 Grocott, Tanner.....................................25 Beare, Kylie.............................................20 Engelhart, Collin ...................................18 Bergh, Tate .............................................15

Simmental Steers Kappes, Sterling ....................................78 Eichaker, Adam .....................................15 Shorthorn Plus Steers Bergh, Tate .............................................103 Hurd, Taylor ...........................................49 VanderWal, Dallis .................................31 Wessel, Garrett......................................21 Albrecht, Julianna.................................18 Albrecht, Martina..................................15 Hall, Kyle .................................................6 Beef Showmanship Jr. Jr. (age 8-10) Bergh, Tate .............................................86 Frei, Callie ...............................................28 Johnson, Storm* ...................................25 Tekrony, Jace*........................................6 Rasmusson, Tyler ..................................5 Beare, Kylie.............................................1 Gonzalez, Joslyn* .................................1 Leddy, Korbin.........................................1 Nelson, Mackayla .................................1 Junior (age 11-13) Podzimek, Samantha...........................54 Lau, Micah ..............................................28 Dvorak, Maesa ......................................25 Nelson, Brent .........................................25 Tekrony, Justin.......................................23 Zemlicka, Logan....................................15 Schelske, Cadee ....................................10 Larson, Riley*.........................................10 Moncur, Erin ..........................................5 Peterson, Hanna ...................................5 Effling, Chesney....................................1 Frei, Colton* ...........................................1 Senior (age 14-21) Bush, Tyler ..............................................81 Duxbury, Anna*.....................................62 Duxbury, Shannon................................41 Blake, Baylee* ........................................30 Effling, Cagney .....................................25 Becking, Halley......................................25 Sinkie, Taylor ..........................................10 Eichacker, Adam ...................................1 * first year members

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13th Annual Quality Deer Management Association Convention July 18-21 QDMA will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the 2013 National Convention as the event returns to Athens, Georgia, home of QDMA’s National Headquarters. Recognizing how critical the education component is to convention, the family-friendly format will include traditional seminars plus many new events and activities.

New Convention features include: • Hunters Hall – where registered Convention attendees can converse one-on-one with QDMA sponsors and partners about the latest hunting and deer management products.

• Field trips as well as workshops for small groups focused on hunting tips and strategies.

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• The opportunity for volunteers and members to meet by region to discuss regional issues and current regional news.

• New ladies’ and kids’ events.

• Rack Pack events (to be held in Hunters Hall) include: An archery range, a BB range, laser shot, rattle bag making, live wildlife and survival bracelet demonstration/class.

REGISTRATION: To register or for more information, log on to www.qdma.com/corporate/national-convention or call (800) 209-3337. Questions about the National Convention and the registration process can be emailed to convention@qdma.com as well.

Quail Forever’s Covey Reaches All-time Membership Record Quail Forever (QF), the national nonprofit devoted to quail conservation, has set an all-time membership record of 10,216 members located throughout the country.

Launched in 2005 by Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever boasts 130 local chapter affiliates across the country. In fact, in the past six months, Quail Forever has added 22 new chapters: California (5), Florida (1), Georgia (3), Illinois (1), Indiana (3), Missouri (1), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (1), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (1), Utah (1) and Virginia (2). Chapters utilize the organization’s unique model, which enables them to retain 100% control over how their locally raised funds are spent. This local decisionmaking allows members to see the fruits of their chapter efforts in their own communities via habitat and youth education projects, while belonging to a national organization with a voice on federal conser-

vation policy in Washington D.C. “This milestone is not only significant for Quail Forever, but for quail restoration efforts nationwide. It signifies a growing trend of people actively involved with bringing back quail habitat,” said Howard K. Vincent, Quail Forever President and CEO. “From California to Florida, Quail Forever members have rallied behind our mission of quail habitat restoration and have put in countless hours to turn the tide. I urge all those who understand the importance of these birds to join us in bringing back this iconic game bird. Habitat help is needed more than ever before.”

For more information regarding Quail Forever, please contact Rehan Nana, Quail Forever Public Relations Specialist, at (651) 209-4973 or visit www.quailforever.org.

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Obama Gets “Three Pinocchios” from Washington Post on Gun Control Rhetoric

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hy wouldn’t we want to close the loophole that allows as many as 40% of all gun purchases to take place without a background check?” — President Obama, remarks on gun safety, March 28, 2013

President Obama isn’t the only one touting an outdated, tortured statistic about the number of guns bought without the buyer having to undergo a background check.

But he is the one who the Washington Post called out in great detail, awarding him not one but three “Pinocchios” for the repeated repetition of the discredited claim.

According to the newspaper, “There are two key problems with the president’s use of this statistic: The numbers are about two decades old, yet he acts as if they are fresh, and he refers to “purchases” or “sales” when in fact the original report concerned “gun acquisitions” and “transactions.”

Those are much broader categories of data.

“As we noted before, the White House said the figure comes from a 1997 Institute of Justice report, written by Philip Cook of Duke

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University and Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago. This study was based on data collected from a survey in 1994, the same year that the Brady Act requirements for background checks came into effect. In fact, the questions concerned purchases dating as far back as 1991, and the Brady Act went into effect in early 1994 — meaning that some, if not many, of the guns were bought in a pre-Brady environment.

“Digging deeper, we found that the survey sample was just 251 people. (The survey was done by telephone, using a random-digitdial method, with a response rate of 50%.) With this sample size, the 95% confidence interval will be plus or minus six percentage points.”

There are numerous other problems with the statistic and they have been made public by several high-profile sources. But staunch gun-control advocates, including the POTUS, continue to quote the 40% number it as if it were rock-solid fact.

And that couldn’t be further from the truth.

HSUS Pushes for Deer Birth Control In Place of Hunting

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he Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has recently offered their suggestion on how to cut an increased deer population in Washington D.C.- birth control.

Deer populations in Rock Creek Park in D.C. have increased to 3-5 times more than what the National Park Service (NPS) deems sufficient, causing the NPS to take action. Controlled hunting has been successfully used as a means to limit the population – something hunters are willing to do and even to pay for the opportunity. But HSUS sees this as a “wasteful killing program.”

HSUS is pushing the NPS to administer a form of birth control known as porcine zona pellucida (PZP) that causes antibodies to bind to a deer’s eggs to block fertilization. Administering PZP is expected to cost taxpayers $340,000 for just the Rock Creek Park alone according to humanewatch.org.

HSUS has offered to pay for half of the program, leaving taxpayers “holding the bag” for the rest of the cost.

Hunting has proven to be a successful means of population control, while also providing vital dollars to state wildlife agencies to maintain wildlife populations. HSUS ignores this fact, and instead is asking taxpayers to use their hard earned money to pay for their unproven “birth control agenda.”

In addition, the NPS has set criteria for birth control vaccines to follow in order to be administered, and luckily, PZP does not meet the full criteria.

This is just one case of many where HSUS has pushed for a no-hunting agenda, including recent anti-bear hunting and bear trapping legislation introduced in Maine. HSUS fills the number one spot on U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance’s “Dirty Dozen” (see sidebar) list of anti-hunting organizations.

– The Sportsmen’s Daily, USSA publication

There are groups that undermine and manipulate systems across America to end hunting, trapping and fishing. These same “less-than-honest” groups also often then exploit wildlife and conservation issues in the name of raising dollars for their devious causes. Here are a dozen organizations that have taken efforts in the past year to prevent you from hunting or trapping: Center for Biological Diversity: This group has repeatedly sued the federal government to end the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): use of traditional hunting ammunition through atAfter losing an effort to have the chairman of Calitempts to ban lead. This ban would also apply to fornia’s Game Commission removed because he fishing tackle and would affect all sportsmen and women. went legally hunting for mountain lions in another The group’s information is based on flawed details about state, HSUS then pushed legislation to end the hunting lead and bullets. The CBD is also working—and suing—to of bears and bobcats with hounds in California. HSUS has stop Western Great Lakes region wolf hunting seasons. also threatened to sue to stop wolf hunting in the Western Great Lakes region. Shame on them.

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): This radical animal rights group issued a request for its minions across America to break established hunter harassment laws. PETA urged followers to interfere with hunts by protesting, spreading human hair and other unlawful acts.

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Sierra Club: This group’s board of directors worked for—and implemented—a policy officially opposing all trapping. The Sierra Club also tried to end a decades old elk hunt on public land in Wyoming.

Howling for Wolves: A Minnesota-based group suing to stop wolf hunting in that state. The group claims that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources didn’t properly adopt the hunting season even though it went through the same process as other hunting seasons.

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Defenders of Wildlife: This group has been working to end wolf management in Wyoming and misguiding the public on the truth about overpopulated Yellowstone wolves. Defenders of Wildlife has filed a number of anti-hunting lawsuits and often seeks to recoup its legal costs for the suits from taxpayers.

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The Fund for Animals: They have threatened to sue to halt established Western Great Lakes region wolf hunts after hunters and state game management supporters were successful in removing the long recovered wolves from the Endangered Species List. The have also filed a suit that would stop wolf management in Wyoming.

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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Supports laws to prevent keeping dogs in outside kennels (a standard practice across America). They have also filed a brief supporting the lawsuit aimed at shutting down wolf hunting with dogs in Wisconsin.

Western Environmental Law Center: A ring leader in a group of eight anti-organizations that want to ban wolverine trapping in Montana until the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) determines if the wolverine will be placed on the federal threatened and endangered species lists. This is just another “backdoor” ploy to end all trapping.

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Friends of Animals: This Connecticut-based group believes “hunting in all forms is unethical, socially unjustifiable and ecologically disruptive.” The group worked against bear hunting in New Jersey, deer hunting in Connecticut, and against many science-based conservation programs. This group claims “hunting is an important cause of many deer/ auto collisions… by inciting the deer to be incautious.”

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In Defense of Animals: This antihunting group sued to stop bear hunting in Virginia, has called for a boycott of Alaska over its highly successful and sustainable wolf management program, strongly opposes wolf management in the Northern Rocky Mountains, and is pushing for a federal ban on animal testing for medical research.

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WildEarth Guardians: They earn a place on this shame list for working to ban trapping on public land in New Mexico. This group has also sued the federal Wildlife Services department over their wolf management program and has called on Congress to end funding for this important federal wildlife management entity.

Please spread the word on these anti groups. Your next hunting, fishing or trapping trip depends on it. – Sportsmen’s Daily

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THE SHOW CIRCUIT ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATV Drawing The BEST program was excited to be working again with Eldon Miller of National Livestock Exhibitor who donated a 2013 Honda TRX 500 FM to support the organization. The raffle tickets were sold for the duration of the show season will all proceeds going to the BEST program and the winner was drawn at the banquet.

Jennifer Morbitzer, Grove City was the lucky winner. Her daughter, Taylor, is a BEST participant.

Gift Certificate Winners Logan Mercer, Louisville, Ohio, won the drawing for a $500 gift certificate toward the purchase of his next show animal from an OCA member. Winning a Show Pass valued at more than $750 was Kelsie Ebie, Mogadore, Ohio and Alayna McIntosh, Winchester, Ohio. A gas card valued at $100 was won by Natalie Wagner, Russellville, Ohio. iPad Winners BEST Participants’ community service project for 2012-2013 was raising money for Make-A-Wish®. In all, BEST youth raised $19,091. Chloe McAuley, Caldwell, Ohio, was the top fundraiser for Make-A-Wish® and was awarded with an iPad. Participants raising $50 or more were also entered to win an iPad, and Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio was selected as the drawing winner.

Novice Chute Drawing Novice participant Regan Robinson, Hamilton, Ohio, won a new chute in a novice-only drawing, donated by Weaver Livestock.

16 Show Attendees It takes a lot of time and dedication for juniors and their parents to attend any of the BEST shows, but several individuals attended all 16 BEST shows across the state. Sixteen BEST participants won a single show pass for the 2013-2014 season.

Photography Contest This year’s photography contest had top-notch entries encompassing four divisions: BEST Shows and Activities, Landscapes, People and Around the Farm.

Three winners were awarded in each age division and an Editor’s Choice and Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention were selected from all submissions. The Junior Division first place was Hannah Weymouth, New Carlisle, and second and third place winner was Brooke Egbert, Botkins. Intermediate winners were Morgan Smith, Little Hocking, first, second and third place, who also won Editor’s Choice honorable mention. In the senior division placing first and second was Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, who also won Editor’s Choice; third place to Sarah Johnson, Williamsport. Steve Johnson, Williamsport, placed first in the adult division.

Heifer and Market Animal Champions Breed Division Champions angus Champion Angus Heifer – Lydia Dance, Highland Co. Reserve Champion Angus Heifer –William “Hadley” LeVan, Champaign Co. Champion Angus Steer – Jessica Lohr, Crawford Co. Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Will Harsh, Delaware Co.

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aoB Champion AOB Heifer – Kady Davis, Carroll Co. Reserve Champion AOB Heifer – Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co. Champion AOB Steer – Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co. Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Breanne Gabriel, Pickaway Co. Chianina Champion Chianina Heifer – Demi Powers, Fulton Co. Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer – Jacob Jones, Brown Co. Champion Chianina Steer – Jessica Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Reserve Champion Chianina Steer – Ashley Buell, Licking Co. Crossbred Champion Crossbred Heifer – Janel Gilbert, Darke Co. Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer – Madison Clark, Miami Co. Champion Crossbred Steer – Madison Jones, Brown Co. Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Brooke Hayhurst, Wayne Co. Third Overall Crossbred Steer – Alexandra Witt, Greene Co. Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Carson Shafer, Preble Co. Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer – Brooke Egbert, Auglaize Co. Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer – Gretchen Straits, Holmes Co. Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Ashton Frey, Wyandot Co. Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer – Ben Harner, Greene Co. Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer – Lance Utt, Portage Co. Tenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co. hereford Champion Hereford Heifer – Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co. Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer – Aidan Woodruff, Washington Co. Champion Hereford Steer – Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co. Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Case Barton, Holmes Co. Maine-anjou Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co. Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Chris Tooms, Muskingum Co. Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Thane Kaufman, Holmes Co. Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Caleb Potter, Jackson Co. Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Logan Trbovich, Carroll Co. shorthorn Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Madison King, Logan Co. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Trent Broermann, Preble Co. Champion Shorthorn Steer – Cole Wildermuth, Shelby Co. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Sara Klehm, Stark Co. Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Morgan Moore, Portage Co. Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Kaitlyn Justice, Fairfield Co. Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Kaden Frey, Wyandot Co. Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Jenna Siegel, Crawford Co.

THE SHOW CIRCUIT ANNOUNCEMENTS simmental Champion Simmental Heifer – Brooke Bumgardner, Clark Co. Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer – Rachel Dickson, Licking Co. Champion % Simmental Heifer- Janel Gilbert, Darke Co. Reserve Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer- Curtis Harsh, Delaware Co. Champion Simmental Steer – Adam Widman, Crawford Co. Reserve Champion Simmental Steer – Clayton Wildermuth, Shelby Co. Market heifer Champion Market Heifer – Branden DeFrank, Jefferson Co. Reserve Champion Market Heifer – Branden DeFrank, Jefferson Co. BEST Novice Champions heifers Champion Novice Heifer – Thane Kaufman, Holmes Co., MaineTainer Reserve Champion Novice Heifer – Kaitlyn Justice, Fairfield Co., ShorthornPlus Third Overall Novice Heifer – Madison King, Logan Co., Shorthorn Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – William “Hadley” LeVan, Champaign Co., Angus Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Alayna McIntosh, Adams Co., Crossbred Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Katelyn Welch, Washington Co., ShorthornPlus - TIE Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Payton Popick, Stark Co., Crossbred - TIE Seventh Overall Novice Heifer - Allison King, Seneca Co., Crossbred Eighth Overall Novice Heifer – Rachel Dickson, Licking Co., Purebred Simmental Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Molly Danner, Wyandot Co., Crossbred Tenth Overall Novice Heifer – Nathan Davis, Adams Co., Crossbred Market animals Champion Novice Steer – Kaden Frey, Wyandot Co., ShorthornPlus Reserve Champion Novice Steer – Adam Widman, Crawford Co., Simmental Third Overall Novice Steer – Ashton Frey, Wyandot Co., Crossbred Fourth Overall Novice Steer – Lauren Burner, Hancock Co., Crossbred Fifth Overall Novice Steer – Jacob Parker, Meigs Co., Maine Anjou Sixth Overall Novice Steer – Hannah Weymouth, Clark Co., Crossbred Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Noah Cox, Athens Co., Crossbred Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Jessica Griffith, Preble Co., Crossbred Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Zach Altvater, Wyandot Co., Crossbred Tenth Overall Novice Steer – Jonna Goss, Hocking Co., Chianina BEST Bred & Owned Champions heifers Champion B&O Heifer – Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Chianina Reserve Champion B&O Heifer– Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., High % Maine Third Overall B&O Heifer – Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., AOB Fourth Overall B&O Heifer – Cole Liggett, Tuscarawas Co., Purebred Simmental Fifth Overall B&O Heifer– Michelle Bockelman, Henry Co., Angus steers Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Chianina Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Lance Utt, Portage Co., Maine Anjou Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Isaac Gehret, Darke Co., Maine Anjou Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Ashley Peter, Defiance Co., ShorthornPlus Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Steer- Brittany Conkey, Defiance Co., Chianina BEST Showmanship Winners novice Champion Novice Showman – Nathan Davis, Adams Co. Reserve Novice Showman – Jonna Goss, Hocking Co. TIE Reserve Novice Showman –Micah Jensen, Fairfield Co. TIE Third Overall Novice Showman – Zach Altvater, Wyandot Co. Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Branden Giffen, Preble Co Fifth Overall Novice Showman –. Devan Eckert, Morgan Co.

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Sixth Overall Novice Showman – Jordan Johnson, Gallia Co. Seventh Overall Novice Showman – Hannah Weymouth, Clark Co. Eighth Overall Novice Showman – Blake Mercer, Jackson Co. Ninth Overall Novice Showman – Noah Cox, Athens Co. Tenth Overall Novice Showman – Courtney Carpenter, Muskingum Co. Beginner Champion Beginner Showman – Chris Tooms, Muskingum Co. Reserve Beginner Showman – Fulton Kennedy, Adams Co. Third Overall Beginner Showman – Megan Black, Adams Co. Fourth Overall Beginner Showman – Steele Paden, Guernsey Co. Fifth Overall Beginner Showman – Alayna McIntosh, Adams Co. Sixth Overall Beginner Showman – Carson Shafer, Preble Co. Seventh Overall Beginner Showman – Allison King, Seneca Co. Eighth Overall Beginner Showman – Mallory Peter, Defiance Co. Ninth Overall Beginner Showman – Case Barton, Holmes Co. Tenth Overall Beginner Showman – Ty Hawley, Ashland Co. Junior Champion Junior Showman – Allison Davis, Carroll Co. Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Lori Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Third Overall Junior Showman – Kyle Piscione, Lorain Co. Fourth Overall Junior Showman – Madison Jones, Brown Co. Fifth Overall Junior Showman – Clay Foor, Licking Co. Sixth Overall Junior Showman – Haley Frazier, Jackson Co. Seventh Overall Junior Showman – Dalton Black, Adams Co. Eighth Overall Junior Showman – Jenna Siegel, Crawford Co. Ninth Overall Junior Showman – Trent Broermann, Preble Co. Tenth Overall Junior Showman – Brooke Egbert, Auglaize Co. intermediate Champion Intermediate Showman – Brooke Hayhurst, Wayne Co. Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman - Jacob Jones, Brown Co. Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Jessica Millenbaugh, Crawford Co. Fourth Overall Intermediate Showman – Jonathon Hannahs, Knox Co. Fifth Overall Intermediate Showman – Kady Davis, Carroll Co. Sixth Overall Intermediate Showman – Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co. Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Jared Cluxton, Brown Co. Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman – Devin Coon, Jackson Co. Ninth Overall Intermediate Showman – Austin Garner, Bulter Co. Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman – Adam Widman, Crawford Co. senior Champion Senior Showman – Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co. Reserve Champion Senior Showman – Sarah Simpson, Brown Co. Third Overall Senior Showman – Karen Hiltbrand, Bulter Co.

Fourth Overall Senior Showman – Lauren Fehlan, Lorain Co. Fifth Overall Senior Showman – Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co. Sixth Overall Senior Showman – Dara Howser, Brown Co. Seventh Overall Senior Showman – Gretchen Straits, Holmes Co. Eighth Overall Senior Showman – Caleb Potter, Jackson Co. Ninth Overall Senior Showman – Taelor Cox, Champaign Co. Tenth Overall Senior Showman – Austin Schneder, Clinton Co.

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Whether it’s your trusted cattle dog, a valuable hunting dog or the kids’ irreplaceable pet, you can protect your dog from an old enemy – the rattlesnake.

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s a kid growing up on an isolated ranch in New Mexico, one of the things I heard all the time from my folks was: “Watch out for snakes!” Of course, we did have the kind of rattlesnakes that would get your attention. Once, we took a picture of a snake that stretched from tire to tire across the front of our pickup – with his head and rattles already cut off.

It was that kind of super-snake that our hired hand killed one day and kindly gave me the rattles for my collection. Unfortunately for him, we had a language barrier between us and I didn’t understand they were mine to keep. So, after looking at the rattles, I casually tossed them onto his bed in the bunkhouse where he could easily find them.

For some reason, Arnulfo didn’t turn on the lights when he came home that night – that is until he wearily jerked back the covers and heard that dreaded buzz. They said he almost created a new door in the little house that night trying to get out of there!

Rattlesnakes are just part of the fabric of life for ranchers and their animals, with ranch dogs and hunting dogs getting more than their fair share of exposure to them. The good news is dog owners have a tool to mitigate the effects of the snake’s toxic venom, particularly in the western half of the country.

The rattlesnake vaccine Red Rock Biologics, a California company, developed

a vaccine that will help your dog recover more quickly from a rattlesnake bite with less pain, swelling and intensive care, as well as buying your dog more time to get to the veterinarian alive, in some cases.

“Basically, it works by stimulating the dog’s immune system in a safe manner to recognize the antigen in the venom,” explained Dr. Paula Ibsen, who at the time of this interview was a staff veterinarian with Red Rock Biologics. “Then it will produce neutralizing antibodies against the venom according to the dog’s ability to produce antibodies.

“It’s very different from a vaccine against a disease,” she added. “When you vaccinate against the flu in people, if you’re exposed to the flu you have an incubation period. So, the vaccine needs to prime your immune system to produce antibodies and get rid of the flu virus. In this case, you need the antibodies already on board because envenomation is going to occur immediately.”

The vaccine is formulated using venom from Western Diamondback rattlesnakes, so it’s most effective against that particular snake. But according to the company, the vaccine also provides “good to excellent” coverage against the following rattlesnakes: Western, Prairie, Great Basin, Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific, Arizona and the Grand Canyon.

Ibsen said they classify the vaccine’s coverage as “good to fair” for these rattlesnakes: Timber, Sidewinder, Red Diamond

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and Dusky Pygmy, as well as Copperhead snakes. It’s “fair to poor” for the Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake, found mostly in the Southeast. And it provides no coverage against the Mojave rattlesnake, Water Moccasin or Coral Snakes. (The Mojave has a deadlier toxin in its venom called neurotoxin, which affects the brain and spinal cord, resulting in paralysis and suffocation.)

A really good thing Dr. Scott Burt of Highland Animal Hospital in Big Springs, Texas, has used the vaccine extensively in his practice, where he sees around 4,000 dog visits a year, and likes the results. In 2006, Burt’s practice saw an unusually high amount of bites – 50 bites in a six-week period instead of the usual three or four a month.

Of the four or five vaccinated dogs that subsequently got bitten, he said the dogs experienced mild swelling and weren’t really sick. So, he observed them, sent the dogs home with antibiotics and pain medicine and they did just fine.

In one particular case, a farmer had a little Dachshund that was bitten on the chest on a Saturday. His wife was out of town and he decided not to seek treatment for the dog until she got back. Burt says it survived until Monday, which he doesn’t believe would have happened if the little dog had not been vaccinated.

Many factors determine results While the vaccine’s general benefits are attenuation of the symptoms with less need for costly treatment, how an individual dog responds to either a bite or the vaccine depends on numerous factors.

“First, there are the snake factors,” Ibsen explained. “The type of snake, the time of the year, when the snake last fed, what kind of strike it was – defensive or feeding – and the age of the snake are all factors. Then on the dog’s side, it’s how long since the last vaccine, the dog’s ability to create antibodies, its size and where on the body it was struck and the dog’s general health and age. So, when you multiply those factors together, it’s very difficult to (characterize) a standard response. Snake bites are notoriously unstandard.”

“Chest bites are really bad,” he explains. “If they get bit on the nose it’s usually a better prognosis than a body bite just because it gets into circulation so much quicker on the leg or chest. Of course, you never know how much venom they have in them when you get them in, and that’s the scary thing. Some of them look fine one minute and within an hour they’re swelled up like a balloon and almost dead.”

According to www.marvistavet. com, around 25% of rattlesnake bites are “dry” bites with no venom injected; while another 30% are mild, causing local pain and swelling but no systemic symptoms.

Then another 40% of bites are severe, with approximately 5% being fatal.

“That’s the thing, we have antivenin available and it works really good, but it is expensive,” he explained. “I think our cost of one bottle (was at the time of the interview) about $400. That’s not including all the treatment fees and hospitalization and everything else.”

Burt has seen the variation in his practice. “The Western Diamondback rattlesnake has necrotoxin venom and it causes immediate pain and swelling, depending on the location of the bite and how much venom they get (among other things),” he said. “We had a little Jack Russell terrier that got bit on the nose and it didn’t swell up much at all or feel very bad, even though they are pretty hyperactive.”

Vaccine cost and schedule

He also recalls a Brittany Spaniel that got bit on the nose, but it went into convulsions and shock with projectile diarrhea before the owners could get to Burt’s clinic. It almost died.

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Burt has seen the variation in his practice. “The Western Diamondback rattlesnake has necrotoxin venom and it causes immediate pain and swelling, depending on the location of the bite and how much venom they get (among other things),” he said.

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Burt said they lose dogs quite frequently to rattlesnake bite because of the length of the time before they’re found or the size of the dog, as an example. Then there’s the cost of the treatment to consider. Sometimes the owner elects to forgo the treatment because of the cost.

While the cost of the rattlesnake vaccine to the client depends on how your veterinarian sets his or her prices, my online search found a range of $15 and up per vaccination. Depending on the environment and other factors, a dog will need an initial vaccination followed by at least one booster shot 30 days later. Vaccination protocol may be different for particular dogs in specific environments, too.

“Snake season varies quite a bit,” explained Ibsen. “In northern areas, snakes hibernate so they have a six-month period.

In southern areas, it’s year-round because they don’t get that cold. So, it’s important to remember that you need to vaccinate 30 days before snake season starts because you need 30 days for the dog to create the antibody.

“The antibody titers last approximately six months. So if your snake season is six months long, you can get away with one booster in the spring. If it’s eight months long or if you hunt in the fall, then you’re going to want to booster halfway through, which may only be at four months.

“If you have snakes year-round, July or August is not a bad time to start,” she said. “If you hunt in the fall, it’s perfect because if you’re starting the vaccine for the firs time the dog needs their first show in the beginning of August and the second one in the beginning of September if you’re going to hunt in October and November.”

As well, small dogs (less than 25 pounds) may need more frequent boosters because they are more susceptible to injury and large dogs (more than 100 pounds) may need a third booster the first year. Red Rock Biologics literature states that the vaccine is safe to use on pregnant and lactating dogs, puppies as young as four months and healthy older dogs.

Side effects As with any vaccination, there is the potential for unwanted side effects -mainly swelling at the injection site and, rarely, cases of vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy.

“Out of the 500 (initial doses) that we did, we had five or six dogs that formed a big lump at the vaccine site and one Chihuahua that abscessed from it,” explained Burt. “That has happened with any vaccine. I think this is probably a little more prominent because it’s new and it’s not a viral vaccine like all the others.

“So, some animals are going to react more severely to it, which is no big

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“If you have snakes year-round, July or August is not a bad time to start,” she said. “If you hunt in the fall, it’s perfect because if you’re starting the vaccine for the firs time the dog needs their first show in the beginning of August and the second one in the beginning of September if you’re going to hunt in October and November.”

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deal. You drain those and they are fine. It’s just been a bothersome thing to the client and we are warning everybody now. But five out of 500 – that’s 1%. Not too bad,” he said.

Like any treatment, discussing with your veterinarian the risks and benefits versus the consequences of your dog being bitten without any protection is a good idea.

Always see your vet One thing everyone agrees on is whether or not you decide to vaccinate your dog, always take the dog to your veterinarian as soon as possible if it is bitten by any kind of snake.

“One thing we tell people is that this (vaccine) doesn’t preclude the necessity for treatment,” said Burt. “Bring the dog in to have it checked because again, if they get a big whopping dose close to an artery or close to a muscle that has a lot of blood flow, they may need supportive care. It’s still going to hurt and they have a chance of getting infected. They still need to be treated for pain and infection.”

So what should you do if old “Lucky” gets a little too close to a snake?

According to www.thepetcenter.com, try to identify the snake, noting size, color, patterns, presence of rattles, etc. And carefully examine your dog to see if there are fang marks and how many bite wounds.

If the dog has been bitten on a leg, you might consider wrapping a snug band just above the bite wound – but don’t make it a tight tourniquet. Then start your way to the vet’s office – perhaps give them a call to alert them to the emergency on the way. And stay calm, both you and your dog.

Burt advised, “They used to have those kits where you’d try to suck the venom out and pack it in ice, but that’s really proven not to be beneficial. The main thing is trying to keep them calm because you don’t want their circulation going any faster than you can help so that the toxin doesn’t get sucked up into the systemic circulation quickly.

“The key thing is just to seek medical care ASAP!”

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Riverode ............................................................121

Goddard Cattle Company ............................8-9

Rockfalls Ranch...............................................144

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

Rural Route Creations ...................................140

Grow & Shine ...................................................... 3

Schaefer Ventilation Equipment .................106

Harlem Shake ..................................................IBC

Schaeffer & Tice...................................... 160-161

Wow ............................................................. Cover

Hensley Cattle Farms ....................................154

Scheetz Cattle Company ..............................153

Yellow Jacket .............................................. Cover

162 June/July 2013 • theshowcircuit.com

The Boss Professional Dryer ..........................30 The Creature ................................................... 141 Thompson Show Steers .................................. 18

Weaver Leather ............................................... 50 West Central Iowa Group ............................... 12 Wilson/Kedley Cattle Co. ..............................151

PrivatE trEaty Bid SalE

Wednesday, September 4 • Bids close at 6 p.m.

Your I-80 One Stop Club Calf Shop!

Spring & Fall Born Steers, Heifers, Bulls

With over 600 head of calves to view (mostly embryo and AI calves) in all price ranges, we invite you to visit these two locations (within 15 miles of each other and I-80) and make this your I-80 “one stop” club calf shop!

Kearney

Call for directions to the Eckloff viewing site and the Strolberg viewing site.

Spring calf photos will be available for viewing at eckloffstrolberg.com or strolbergeckloff.com or showsteers.com approximately mid-August. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our buyers in the past year, and we look forward to seeing you again in the fall!

2013 Michigan Beef Expo: Champion Steer • 2012 Nebraska AGR, 2013 Missouri AGR, & Kentucky Beef Expo: 3rd Overall. Raised by us.

Nick Boerson

Macie Ott

George Schmidt

2013 Scarlet & Gray: Ch. Mkt Heifer (A & B), 3rd Overall (A) 2012 CA Holiday Classic: Reserve Prospect • 2013 Undefeated Mkt Hfr in Ohio 2012-2013 season! Raised by us. Western Bonanza: Ch. Mkt. Div. Raised by us.

Bailey Dent 2011 Missouri State Fair: Grand Champion Steer Raised by us.

Hunter Weber

Cuatro Schauer

2011 Maine Jr. Nat’l: Grand Champion Steer 2011 Chi Jr. Nat’l: Reserve Champion Steer Raised by us & Rick Frye.

2011 San Angelo Stock Show: Reserve Grand Steer. Raised by us & Mid Continent Farms.

“Pride & Joy”

“Izzy”

“Candy” Kiley Elder

2012 National Jr. Show: Fifth Overall 2012 Iowa State Fair: Reserve Fnd. Simmental 2012 Askarben & 2012 NAILE Jr. Show: Champion Foundation Simmental Purchased from Jeff Holmes. Sold by us.

Kiley Elder

2013 Iowa Beef Expo: Reserve Supreme 2012 Charolais Jr. Nationals: Champion Percentage Heifer • Undefeated in High Percentage class Heifer • NAILE Jr. Show & Iowa State Fair: Chamin 2012-13 show season! Purchased from pion AOB • Aksarben: Reserve AOB • Purchased Griswold Cattle. Raised by us. from Mid Continent Farms. Sold by us.

Ward & Christyne Eckloff PhonE: 308-832-0517 • CEll: 308-830-0834 Chad Marsh, Herdsman: 308-440-8851

Kiley Elder

Visitors Always Welcome!

Dave & Cheryl Strolberg PhonE: 308-263-3531 • CEll: 308-991-1589 Jeff Livingston, Herdsman: 308-999-0036