2009 august gelbvieh world

August 2009

Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association

Who’s Your Daddy?A Guide to Parent

Verification

Junior Regional Show Results

EDITOR: Jennifer Scharpe E-mail: [email protected]

PRODUCTION: Katie Danneman E-mail: [email protected]

DepartmentsContact Us 6Executive’s Corner 6President’s Message 8 Bits & Pieces 10View From the Field 12, 16Hooves & Horns 15Breeder’s Corner 18Service Center 23Junior Voice 26Junior Shows 27Places to Be 36Ad Index 38New Members 38

News15 Genetic Defects Update

17 Gelbvieh Profit Partners Update

17 AGJA member, Dustin Aherin, attends first K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy

24 West Virginia Workshop

25 Tennessee Gelbvieh Association Field Day

30 USMEF Korean Trade Mission

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14 Who’sYourDaddy? AGuideforusingParentVerification By Susan Willmon

On the cover: This month’s cover photo was taken by Susan Willmon while visiting Cedar Top Ranch, Stapelton, Nebraska. Check out page 16 in this issue for a complete report on the Cedar Top Ranch herd visit.

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EarliEr this suMMEr we had a two-day orientation for Don Danell and steve Peddicord the two new area Coordinators for the american Gelbvieh association. The aGa staff provided Don and steve with an overview of office procedures for registration and member service and a technology update. We also provided sales training specific to several situations that they’d no doubt find themselves in as a breed spokesmen. Years ago i was involved in a National Cattlemen’s (now NCBa) spokesperson training session. The biggest lesson from that training that i learned is that there is a knack to handling negative “curve ball” questions in a media situation. You witness the benefits of that type of training everyday on tV news programs. Politicians are masters at turning a “loaded” interview question into a positive spin on their position; they never let themselves get trapped in a negative. as we worked through scenarios with Don and steve and how they would handle comments from a sale barn manager or a commercial producer, i began to recognize how many positives exist that we can use to tell our story and promote Gelbvieh. We all could benefit from some sales and spokesperson training. as a breeder you frequently find yourself in a position of selling the breed or addressing a criticism, you need to be our frontline spokesperson; here are some things to talk about. Performance – in last month’s herd reference issue we published the phenotypes for birth, weaning and yearling weight. The short message is the cattle are better than ever. a perception exists that Gelbvieh have too much birth weight, those folks haven’t read anything in 20 years. take a look at our genetic trends; they match what we see in the phenotypes…less birth weight and more growth. Despite the antagonism in those traits we’ve moved the cattle to where they need to be! Females – The demand from commercial cattlemen for Gelbvieh influence in females is as strong as any other breed. The results of the Maternal Edge female sale support this fact. time and time again we hear that females listed on our website are quickly sold and people want more. We have a great story to tell on mature cow size and productivity.

Fertility and puberty are NOt issues with Gelbvieh, and veterinarians repeatedly tell us they like the disposition of the cattle in their client’s herds that have incorporated Gelbvieh. if you need the facts and figures, let us know. Feeder Cattle – if you hear some cattlemen say that it still takes a high percentage angus feeder calf to top the market, they are misinformed. talk to leland Clark (Post rock) or Jerry Grund, these breeders are students of the feeder calf trade in central and western Kansas, feedlot country. They will tell you that there has been a shift toward cattle with more stretch and thickness as feeders recognize that end value is a combination of carcass weight, quality and yield grade. Your neighbor has heard all about “grid premium per head”…that is good coffee shop talk, but when it is associated with a bunch of over fat and under weight carcasses it no longer flies with the real economists in this business, the people who feed cattle. have you told anyone that Gelbvieh Profit Partners beat the industry average by $135.00 per head in the last fiscal year feeding Gelbvieh cattle? Or that a Gelbvieh sire was the top bull of 900 sires in a profitability index in a high Choice/select spread scenario in a major iowa steer test. a bunch of those sires were angus. look at the close-outs and quality grade profile on the last three groups Profit Partners has fed. The right Gelbvieh genetics in a smartCross program can kick butt! For those of you who like to show cattle and are interested in Junior activities, we just concluded a great Junior Classic in iowa. in the 28-year history of the event, the Pride of the heartland Classic blew by a record for the most cattle exhibited by 43 head. it was a full week of education, family fun, and competition. talk that up with 4-hers and FFa members in your area. Get them started with a Gelbvieh or Balancer female or steer calf. The texas breeders are working hard for next year’s lone star Classic; why not help your local youth leader organize some transportation for some young people and cattle from your area. YOu are our best avenue to promote and sell Gelbvieh! arm yourself with the facts.

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as i WritE this we are just preparing to leave for what will go down in history as the largest National Junior Gelbvieh show in the 28 years since their inception. That is quite a feat and i think we need to give a great big thank you to Dana and the rest of the aGa staff and of course the iowa Gelbvieh breeders. i came across a quote from Jean Kerr (1922-2003), don’t really know who she is, but i liked her quote – it sums up my day: “Women speak because they wish to speak, whereas a man speaks only when driven to speech by something outside himself – like, for instance, he can’t find any clean socks.” Where are those socks anyway? i think i will need at least 3 pair to make it through the entire week in iowa. seriously, we do need to speak and the Jr. National offers an excellent opportunity for everyone’s voice to be heard. We are having a “town hall” meeting in which many of the most important issues facing our association will be discussed. The computer conversion is one such issue which we hope to roll out after the first of the year. it will allow us to register our animals online and give us more tools and flexibility in our ability to get paper work done better and faster – i’m looking forward to using this online tool! another subject is the two new area

Coordinators: Don Dannell of lewiston, Montana and steve Peddicord of albany, Kentucky. We are very excited to have these two Gelbvieh enthusiasts on board to promote the breed and coordinate regional events. i’m sure there are a number of other subjects and concerns and if you are not able to attend i would encourage you to contact a board member to find out what issues are brought up and to also voice your own concerns. We have had a number of concerned individuals that feel we need to have more member involvement in the decisions that drive breed direction. That is the reason we are encouraging each of you to talk and voice your concerns (more than where your socks are). We have a very limited budget and staff, but we continually look for ways to do business more effectively and i think the two new projects, computer conversion and area Coordinators, are going to be a great addition. We look forward to hearing and visiting with you. Once again Thank You Staff and Iowa for a record breaking Jr. Nationals – remember this is the next generation of Gelbvieh breeders and from where i stand we look to be in great shape!!!!

Vaughn Thorstenson is the AGA President. He owns and operates Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus near Selby, S.D. He can be reached at [email protected].

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ImportantReminders AGA Member of the Year –

Applications due September 30, 2009

AGA Hall of Fame – Applications due August 15, 2009

state association officers–PlEasE–be thinking of individuals to nominate for aGa Member of the Year and for the aGa hall of Fame. The hall of Fame honors individuals for their long-time contributions to establish and promote the breed. Both applications have been mailed out and will need to be sent back to the aGa office by the dates listed above. if you have questions, please contact Dianne Coffman at the aGa office.

seeking Nominations for Board of Directors – if you have recommendations for or you are interested in running for the aGa Board of Directors, please contact stuart Jarvis, Nominating Committee chairman. The Nominating Committee reviews suggestions and recommends a slate of candidates. Jarvis can be reached at 785-543-5177 or email [email protected].

EntryDeadlineThe 2009 american royal entry deadline

is september 10, 2009. The american royal Gelbvieh ring of Gold show

will be held on Wednesday, October 28. For more information visit www.americanroyal.com. also, check out the scholarship programs and other opportunities for juniors offered by the american royal.

RegistrationUpdates The international Year Code for 2009-

born calves is “W.” Make sure you use the letter “W” in the tattoo.

registration and transfer credits stay with the member who paid the herd assessment on the active cow. The credits do not move with the cow when a she is sold and transferred. if the cow has a calf at side when purchased, make sure the seller registers and transfers the calf as well

Please us black ink when filling out your registration forms. Please do not cut apart the registration forms.

JuniorNews The texas Junior Gelbvieh association

is going to host a fundraiser sale for the tJGa lonestar Classic. The fundraiser will be held september 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Worrell Enterprises sale Facility in Mason, tex. highlights to include:

JDPD righteous 202u, a heifer donated by Dromgoole’s heaven. she is an april daughter of rtrM headline. Other sale lots include fancy show heifer prospects, 1 elite donor cow, flush opportunity from any Dh Donor cow, and many more. Consignments Welcome!! all proceeds of sale price will go to tJGa for the 2010 lonestar Classic. Contact advisors James and shannon Worrell, [email protected] or 325-258-4656.

Texas Jr Gelbvieh association FUN-raising Golf Tourney SavE ThE DaTE

The texas Jr. Gelbvieh association is hosting the lonestar Classis Golf tournament as a FuNraiser to help host the 2010 lone star Classic. Come have a great day of fun, food, and golf on Thursday, september 17 at “The Quarry” in san antonio. Please start getting your teams and golfing buddies together to attend this FuN event. For more information, contact James or shannon Worrell, tGJa advisors, at [email protected] or 325-258-4656.

JulyCorrection On page 47 the Oklahoma Youth Expo

Junior show, Grand Champion Gelbvieh heifer should be JDPD Nikkie 06t1Et. We apologize for the error.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to advertise your program. The AGJA Calendar is distributed to 5,500 Gelbvieh World subscribers

Advertisers Needed: Individual dates still remain for the 2010 AGJA Calendar. These listings are $40 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-pay basis. Discounts are available–if you purchase 2-5 dates, the cost is $35 per ad or if you purchase 6 or more dates, the cost is $25 per ad.

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Call Today: Spaces will fill up quickly. Don’t get left out!

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Oxford, Nebraska

JuGGliNG CrOPs aND cattle is a full time act this time of year at swanson Cattle Company. This part of south-central Nebraska is more crop country than cattle country, but the swanson family has been living in this area since the 1930s producing both. starting with a group of pretty typical commercial cows Jeff swanson and his father used Gelbvieh bulls and produced Balancers long before there was a name and a trademark. While a majority of the cow herd is comprised of Balancers, there are still a few purebred cows and he is breeding for a few more purebred offspring than in past years.

Being able to put cows out on corn stalks in the fall and winter provides an ability to juggle swanson’s forage resources as needed. Over time Jeff has found a more moderate cow works well in this management scheme

while still producing a profitable end product. For many years swanson Cattle Company has fed

calves at a feedlot just north of Oxford. Carcass data on these calves and calves from several bull

customers shows swanson genetics hitting the mark on carcass quality. Consistently, swanson calves will grade 70 percent Yield Grade 1’s and 2’s and 70 percent Choice. recent carcass testing results of swanson calves from herd bull ludacris showed what a 50/50 balancer bull

can do on a herd of angus/hereford cross cows by producing 68 percent Choice, 68 percent Yield

Grade 2’s and 25 percent Yield Grade 3’s. Report submitted by Susan Willmon

Ludacris 039S ET doing herd sire duty at Swanson’s.

A 2003 Extra Exposure daughter with her 2009 bull calf.

WhEN attENDiNG thE National Western stock show, most Gelbvieh breeders expect to see an XXB prefix entered in the People’s Choice Bull Futurity or the aGa National show with an understanding that a big check or purple banner is likely to follow. This spring JJ Boehler’s high standards and critical eye have left only 15 intact bull calves from the 2009 calf crop. One more round of culling will take place at weaning time with candidates that didn’t make the grade joining their steer brothers in the feedlot run by JJ’s father, Jack. Boehler’s collect carcass data on all Gelbvieh influenced calves in the feedlot and then provides the aGa with individual carcass data on the finished animals. These animals, which range from 25 to 75 percent Gelbvieh, graded 85 percent Choice and Prime and 68 percent Yield Grade 1’s and 2’s, no YG 5’s and only two percent Yield Grade 4’s. Report submitted by Susan Willmon

Above: DJS 65P, a Plattemere BW V302-B02 daughter with her 2009 Ludacris sired calf.

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Who’sYourDaddy?A Guide for using Parent Verification

By Susan Willmon, Director of Breed Improvement

A s weaning time approaches for many members, it is time to be thinking about

submitting the first set of data on calves for the current year. in recent years more and more members are considering parent verification of all or some portion of their calf crop to insure the individual animal pedigrees are recorded correctly. Outlined below are the steps aGa members need to take when conducting parent verification to meet the identified objectives.

Objective – DNa Parentage Testing to satisfy an aGa rule or requirement for a specific animal

1. Call the aGa office and request a DNa kit for DNa parentage. Provide the aMGV number of the animal to be tested and specify whether the testing is for an ai sire, donor dam, or a National sale animal.

2. aGa will send DNa kit paperwork as well as a DNa kit for either of the parents of the animal that do not currently have a DNa parentage profile on file. total cost of this DNa Kit is $35 per animal. initially $5 is billed to the member for each kit and the balance is due once the results are received from the lab.

3. aGa member will provide a hair, tissue, semen, or blood sample and send that along with the DNa Kit paperwork to igenity, the official aGa lab.

4. animals can be tested at this time for other tests offered by igenity. Payment for additional tests must be made to igenity at sample submission.

5. samples should be sent as soon as possible to igenity. results are sent electronically to the aGa and the final invoice is sent to the member. Once

payment is received the member will be mailed a parentage verification report.

6. Possible results include:a. animal verifies to both parentsb. animal verifies to dam onlyc. animal verifies to sire onlyd. animal does not verify to either parent

in the case where a parent does not qualify, the member can nominate alternative parents. if profiles are required on these animals the cost is the responsibility of the member. if an ai sire verifies to both parents and satisfies any other rules (such as the current aM testing policy) then the ai permit paperwork can be submitted and an ai permit will be issued.

Other objectives for using Parentage verification:• i have calves with birth dates that are

borderline between the ai due dates and possible natural service sire exposure dates.

• Our program uses synchronization and timed ai with immediate natural sire turnout. With this program sire verification takes the guesswork out of determining the true sire of each calf.

• last breeding season i ran bulls in multiple sire pastures.

• My bulls wandered last breeding season and there were a couple of pastures that had multiple bulls servicing cows for several dates.

• i had someone else manage my Et recips and before i register the calves i want to confirm which calves are truly a result of Et.

• i want to sire verify the top end of my bull sale offering prior to cataloging so i can assure to my buyers that the pedigree and EPDs values presented are accurate.

the most cost effective method of sire verifying calves is to use the aGa genotypes that are currently on file at igenity in conjunction with igenity’s commercial parentage testing product. this is one benefit of aGa memberships and these genotypes are available for use by all aGa members in good standing. if a member is already doing an igenity profile adding the parentage test only adds $10 to the cost for each animal.1. Download igenity order and parentage

forms from the igenity website. You do not need to contact the aGa unless you have questions on whether a parent included in your testing has been previously profiled.

2. Provide igenity samples on all calves requiring parent verification. this does not require the calves to have an aMGV number; but using an aMGV number if available is helpful in situations where test results are used in the future (#7).

3. Provide sample on any sires (natural service or ai) that do not have an aGa parentage profile along with forms and payment to igenity.

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and dam. 5. igenity will verify with the aGa that

member is in good and proceed with testing. 6. register or correct registration on calves

based on parentage verification outcome. Keep a copy of the parentage testing reports for future use.

7. if an animal is sire verified and at some point needs to be parent verifed to become an ai sire then the aGa will work with the member so only the difference in parentage testing fees are billed from what was paid to do the original sire verifiation. the aGa member must be able to provide a copy of the original sire verification report to the aGa.

Key Terms DNA Parentage Profile – a set of DNa parentage marker results for an animal which for the aGa consists of a total of 99 sNP results. Each animal must have a minimum of 70 results out of a total of 99 to be considered a useable profile. Sire Verification – Comparison of an animal’s DNa parentage profile to the profile of its sire. if the DNa results for the progeny contain one of its sire possible genotype from his parentage profile, at each marker then the animal is considered to be sire verified. Dam Verification – similar to the sire verification above except the progeny is compared to its dam’s parentage profile. Parent Verification – Progeny is compared to genotypes from the both parents. an animal must have one genotype from each of his parents at each marker to be considered qualified to both parents.

aGa Rules regarding Parent verification• all ai sires must be parent verified

prior to the issue of an ai certificate. ai calves out of ai sires without an ai permit will be put on hold until this process is completed.

• all Et donor females must have a DNa parentage profile on file prior to the registration of any Et calves. if the donor dam has not been profiled and is deceased then all Et offspring must be sire verified prior to registration.

• all foreign animals seeking to be registered in the aGa database must be parent verified by the aGa laboratory or have comparable sNP results transferred from the Canadian Gelbvieh association.

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CurrENtlY thErE arE three genetic defects that have the potential to impact the aGa’s Balancer population. These defects are listed below along with resources for more information regarding carrier animals. DNa tests are available for these defects and results should be submitted to the aGa so that a “carrier” or “free” status can be noted in the animal’s pedigree record. The aGa Board of Directors will be discussing testing requirements for these additional defects at the august Board of Directors meeting. Genetic Defects in the angus and Red angus breedsArthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) – a lethal recessive defect that results in calves typically born dead with bent and twisted spines. For additional information on aM from the aGa visit www.gelbvieh.org.

Nueropathetic Hydrocephalus (NH) – Nh is characterized by calves born with low birth weights, 25-35 pounds, and enlarged craniums (basketball or volleyball sized). Osteopetrosis (OS) – This defect is also known as Marble Bone. The affected calves are either born dead or die within 24 hours. Often calves are born premature, with an obvious short lower jaw, and brittle bones.

Testing labsIgenity – see their website at www.igenity.com for all forms or call 1-877-443-6489. look for a volume submission coupon on their website.Pfizer – Offers aM, Nh and Os testing. Forms and pricing can be found at www.pfizeranimalgenetics.com or 1-877-233-3362. a $10 promotional credit is available for Nh and Os samples submitted prior to september 2009.

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CedarTopRanchStapleton, Nebraska

CEDar tOP raNCh is nestled in the heart of Nebraska’s sandhills Country. The possibilities and challenges of this country were evident as scott starr took me on a tour of Cedar top’s cowherd. recent moisture had made the pasture flush with the tall, hollow stem grass native to this geography. “Our cows need to have the capacity to be able to consume two to three times as much of this hollow stem grass to gain the same nutritional requirements they would get in short grass country,” comments scott. range management is a critical part of survival in this country. “We try to leave the pastures such that we can put the cows on again in either the fall or early spring and there will be something left for them to eat at that time,” remarks starr. This also provides erosion control and protects the fragile nature of the soil and next year’s feed source. The Cedar top cow herd consists of Gelbvieh, Balancer, angus and red angus females. They are moving the cows to all spring calving and bulls are marketed at two years of age. Bulls are developed on grass and only brought in and fed during the last 30-60 days prior to Cedar top’s annual spring sale. scott admits the first few years of marketing 18-month to 2-year old bulls were difficult. “Not all our bull buyers saw the value proposition in older bulls. But once they have seen how well these bulls work and the kind of condition they are in after they come off the cows, few will go back to buying yearling bulls,” states starr. scott’s critical eye evaluates replacement heifer and bull sale candidates on structure, volume, muscle and disposition. “if they can make it here i know that our genetics will thrive in just about any other environment,” emphasizes scott. Report submitted by Susan Willmon

Replacement heifers waiting for the AI season to start.

IIXC Congues T 4405P (Red Angus) sired Balancer bull calf out of a CTR 2013M–a red Balancer female.

Calving season at Cedar Top runs from mid-March through late June.

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GelbviehGeneticsYieldBalancedPerformanceBy Slim Cook

DuriNG MaY aND June, Gelbvieh Profit Partners, inc. harvested another round of fed cattle that were placed on feed last fall. The results were overwhelmingly positive as the cattle performed very well in the feedyard and on the rail. From a carcass perspective, all pens exceeded the industry average of 56 percent Choice.

setting the pace in the feedyard were 74 weaned steers from Colorado that were fed at rock river Feeders in rock Valley, iowa. These steers gained 3.57 lbs per day, converted at 6.05, and fed for 61.45 cents per pound of gain. These cattle graded 64 percent Choice or better and made $54.00 per head profit.

a pen of 122 weaned Gelbvieh crossbred heifer calves from Creston, Wash. were fed at Beef North West in Quincy, Wash. These heifers had an aDG of 2.97, a dry matter conversion of 5.50, and a cost of gain of $70.79/cwt. The heifers graded 74.8 percent Choice with a desirable yield grade profile and returned $107.00 per head.

seventy-two head of weaned steer and heifer calves from the Maxwell ranch of Colorado were also harvested recently. These were fed at hay’s Feeders in central Kansas. These cattle were part of the aGa’s smartCross research and carcass testing program. While a majority were heifers, the group gained 3.06 lbs per day and had a 6.34 DM conversion, which resulted in a cost of gain of $77.73. They graded 72 percent Choice on a us Premium Beef grid and returned a premium of $46 per head, or $3.77/cwt on a live weight basis.

The performance of all these cattle is certainly better than average. They reflect the type of genetics that are in demand by the cattle feeder. Cattle that perform both in the feedyard and on the rail, with a relatively low dry matter feed efficiency like the Washington and Colorado calves, and/or garner the carcass premiums received by the Maxwell calves are going to find friends in the marketplace.

The $3.77/cwt live price premium equates to a 4.4 percent increase in value. Cattle feeding is a margin based industry, consequently anytime a feedyard can feed a pen of cattle that are efficient in the feedyard and can receive an additional return of 4.4 percent due to carcass merit, it will most certainly result in repeat demand for those cattle.

HighSchoolStudentsCompleteFirstK-StateAnimalSciencesLeadershipAcademyDustiN ahEriN, aGJa member from Phillipsburg, Kan., was among twenty-five students from across Kansas to attend the first K-state animal sciences leadership academy (Kasla). The event took place on the Kansas state university (K-state) campus on June 10-13, 2009. The academy gave high school students the chance to evaluate real life livestock situations, gain familiarity with college life, and tour many facilities within the animal sciences industry. During their time at the K-state animal sciences leadership academy, students were given tours of the K-state farms, went on a College of

agriculture scavenger hunt, and engaged in three interactive leadership development sessions led by faculty members from across campus. Participants also lived in the dormitories and ate in the K-state dining halls, adding to their college experience. The academy also included two days of livestock industry tours across Kansas with stops including: Gnadt’s sheep Farm, alma; Mill Brae ranch, Maple hill; Kansas livestock association, topeka; sundstrom Dairy, Ottawa; Peeper ranch, lenexa; Cargill Meat solutions, Wichita; and tiffany Feedlot, herington. additionally, the students were divided into groups during the week to focus on current issues affecting the livestock industry. students received classroom instruction on leadership, communication and animal science issues. Faculty mentors from the K-state Department of animal sciences and industry assisted each group. using the information they learned, each group was asked to present their subject as part of the reception on the last day. During those presentations, the graduates explored topics such as “animal rights vs. animal Welfare” and “Negative Media surrounding animal agriculture.” More than 100 family, friends, and members of the K-state community attended the closing reception to honor the graduates and hear their thoughts on these important issues. The event was sponsored by the livestock and Meat industry Council (lMiC) and coordinated by the K-state Youth livestock Program located in the Department of animal sciences and industry. information about future programs is available online at www.Youthlivestock.ksu.edu or by contacting sharon Breiner, K-state Youth livestock Program Coordinator at [email protected] or 785-532-1264

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Bulls & HeifersBlack & Purebred Gelbvieh

Specializing in Black Balancer® Bulls Using top Gelbvieh, Angus and Red Angus AI sires

Breeding Gelbvieh for 30 Years!

OSWALD RANCH1426 Truro PavementOsceola, IA 50213

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Oregon, IL 61061(815) 732-7583

The Prosser Family928/477-2458

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Paulsen Cattle Co.

Darrel & Sue PaulsenH: 712-437-2213C: 712-229-0419

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H: 563-359-1006C: 563-340-2001

Paulsen Cattle Co.Hand-Picked Top-Shelf Genetics

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GS Ridge Top RanchGelbvieh-Angus-Balancer Black & Polled Private Treaty SalesBreed-leading Performance from Quality Genetics

Kevin: 402-510-8103 Al: 402-676-5292

Neola, Iowa

TNT FarmsTroy lohman

16158 Wards Tr., Butler il 62015(217)532-6384Where good cattle never go out of style!

J&D Kerstiens Annual Spring Production Sale2nd Saturday each March

J&D Kerstiens, LLC Jerome Kerstiens, owner

1345 Cobblestone Rd., Jasper, IN 47546812•482•2688

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dave & dawn bowman55784 Holly rd. • olathe, co 81425

(970) 323-6833www.bowkranch.com

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Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available.Al, Mary&Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291158thStreet H: (913) 724-4105 BonnerSprings,KS66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107

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Bar ArrowCattle CompanyStuar t Jar v i s26 E. Limestone Rd. • Phillipsburg, KS 67661e-mail: [email protected] • 785/543-5177

Bar ArrowCattle Company

Andy and Danielle LeDoux365 Agenda Ln. • Agenda, Kansas 66930-8969

785 • 732 • 6564

Kansas

Gary and Kenny White3140 SE Colorado • Topeka, KS 66605

785.267.1066 or 785.554.4744

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John & Carla Shearer2815 Navajo road • canton, kS 67428

(620) 628-4621 • [email protected] Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

R e g i s t e R e d g e l b v i e h C a t t l e w i th FoRm & FunCt ion

13411 200th Ave. • Milo, IA 50166Rande & Grant • (515) 971-5135

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McCabe Cattle Co.Lacey McCabe563-543-5251

Two Step RanchPat and Jay McCabe

563-543-4177

AnnualSpringBullSale 60-80BredFemalesEachFall(E-mail): [email protected]

(web): www.mccabecattle.com

GelbviehFarley,IowaBalancers

Barry, Beth, Ben Racke Ph: 859-635-3832Brad Racke Ph: 859-393-36777416 Tippenhauer Rd.Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076Email: [email protected]

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Kentucky

Parker Corum606-598-3535Goose Rock, Kentuckywww.littlebullfarm.comMore Milk • More Muscle • More Pounds

Double Bar HGelbvieh • Balancer • Angus

Davis Holder Family9595 Bugtussle Road, Gamaliel, KY 42140

270-457-3010270-670-2499 Cell= H = H

BrandywineFarm

tom Scarponcini30474 brandywine road

rushford, MN 55971507-864-2063

Minnesota

SFISchafer Farms, Inc.Gelbvieh Balancer®

37740 240th Ave., Goodhue, MN 55027 Brian Schafer Lowell Schafer 1-888-226-9210 651-923-4587 [email protected] www.schaferfarm.com

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John Rotert/Bob HarrimanMontrose, MO

660-693-4844 • 660-492-2504

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Mississippi

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Ken & Nancy FlikkemaDale & Nancy Flikkema

8289 Huffine LaneBozeman, MT 59718

(406) 586-6207

REGISTERED GELBVIEH

dale & Jeannette Mike & renee 308/826-4771 308/826-5185

23685 Sartoria Rd. • Amherst, NE 68812www.taubenheimgelbvieh.com

Annual Sale2nd tuesday in february.

J. J. Boehler70948 L Rd. , Orleans, NE 68966308-473-7342 • 308-999-0207

Mark & Patty Goes

39414SW75thRd.Odell,NE68415(402) 766-3627

Pope Farms GelbviehGelbvieh’s Powerful New Perspective

Jeff and Jeanne Pope26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869

Phone & Fax: (308) [email protected]

www.popefarms.com

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Central Montana Gelbvieh Genetics

Kalina GelbviehDave & Marilyn KalinaPh. (406) 464-2331

174 valentine Rd • Roy, MT 59471e-mail: [email protected]

Quality Animals ... Reasonable Price.

Central Montana Gelbvieh Genetics

Pine Ridge GelbviehPhone: (406) 538-8112

Dave & Cheri StroufLewistown, Mont.

Randy Kleinschmidt402/ 759-4660 (H)402/ 366-1605 (Cell)

Bill Kleinschmidt402/ 759-4654

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JeffSwanson•308/337-223572408IRoad•Oxford,NE68967

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

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Pritchard Gelbvieh Jeff & Janelle Pritchard 50476 817th Road Spalding, NE 68665 H: 308-497-2249 C: 308-750-1544 Private Treaty Balancer® BullsBlack Bulls with Performance, Calving Ease, Carcass and Function

VanWinkle FarmsRegistered Balancer® Bulls & Heifers

David & Carrie VanWinkle (417) 451-4664 (o)(417) 437-7245 (c) 12406 oak rd.Neosho, Mo 64850

Richard VanWinkle (417) 451-4137

Gelbvieh Cattle . . . Designed with Quality in Mind

The Warner Family • Monte & Kristie • Dan & Kate • Darren & Amy

308/962-548571628 Rd. 425

Beaver City, NE 68926

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N. Carolina

Walter&LeeTeeter1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125

(704) 664-5784

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Mick & Dave AinsworthP.O. Box 154, Jackson

Springs, NC 27281910-652-2233

Cell: 910-639-4804Mick’s email: [email protected]

Dave’s email: [email protected]

Chimney Butte RanChDoug and Carol Hille

701/445-73833320 51st St., Mandan, ND 58554

[email protected]

Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

N. Dakota

6700 county rd. 19 S.Minot, Nd 58701

(701) 624-2051 (H) (701) 720-8823 (c)

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Oklahoma

Randy, Pam & Family405-649-2410 • Cell 405-742-0774

E-mail: [email protected] • www.gallawaygelbvieh.com15182 N. Midwest Blvd. • Mulhall, OK 73063

Jarius & Rhonda GarnerP.O.Box1642•4180Hwy705NRobbins,NC27325Phone:910.464.1290Fax:910.464.1291 E-mail:[email protected]

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Beastrom Gelbvieh RanchregiStered gelbvieH cAttlebulls • Heifers • embryos • Semen

Jim, Barb, Brandy & Brittney BeastromPhone: 605-224-5789 • fax: 605-224-5793

20453 cendak rd. • Pierre, Sd 57501www.beastromranch.com

S. Dakota

ADKINS GELBVIEHGelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

Blacks & RedsA select group of heifers available each fallBulls available year around(605) 354-2428 Cell(605) 546-2058 [email protected]

Gerald Adkins402 4th Ave., Iroquois, SD 57353

[email protected]

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

Julie Maude605.255.4944 (H)Lori Maude 952.681.7694 (H)Hermosa, SD

34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345

Steven A. Munger 605/229-2802 (office)605/226-1537 (home)

605/229-2835 (fax)

Chad Forman 605/943-5517

www.eaglepassranch.com

High Quality, Black and PolledPiedmont, South Dakota

605-787-4595http://www.elkcreekgelbvieh.com

43968 208th StreetLake Pres ton, SD 57249

605/847-4155605/860-1326

Alan & PamBlake, Nikki, Christian

Email: [email protected]: www.hojergelbviehranch.com

“Performance Genetics for Your Tomorrow”

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1800 W. 50th St. • Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Steve Schroeder605-334-5809 (O) • 605-363-3247 (H)

Hickory Hill Farm“Quality Gelbvieh Genetics”

Dr.&Mrs.TMarshallHahn TraceyRedifer Owners Manager2246 lusters gate road • blacksburg, vA 24060

(540) 961-3766 • [email protected]

Dr. Daryl Wilson Joe & Gwen Wilson Tyler Wilson (276) 628-4163 (276) 676-2242 Registered (276) 614-0117 (C) Gelbvieh Cattle17462 Fenton Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210 • [email protected]

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Purebred Gelbvieh & Balancers®–all Black, all Polled

John & Liz Loy7611 Dyer Rd. • Luttrell, TN 37779(865) 687-1968 [email protected]

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Texas

VirginiaW. Virginia

Jim & Pat Dromgoole4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469

Home (281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144www.dromgoolesheaven.com

Show Cattle Managers: James & Shannon Worrell • (325) 258-4656

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Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in MarchVaughn & Wendy

605-649-6262Ken & Jo

605-649-7304www.Balancerbulls.com

MThomas Mears 615-849-6199 (C)McMinnville, TN 615-563-5066 (H)

Circle M FarmsTaking Black & Polled to a New Level

Washington

NN Bar Ranch, Inc.Registered Angus, Gelbvieh and Balancers®

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West Virginia Gelbvieh Association WorkshopThe WesT Virginia gelbvieh association held an educational workshop on May 23, 2009 at holy gray Park, W. Va. Thirty-six juniors and adults from across the state interested in expanding their agricultural abilities and knowledge attended the workshop. Debra Friend of the West Virginia University extension service shared her knowledge on feed identification, cattle breed identification, hay judging, and meat cuts. This valuable information will be helpful for junior competitions down the road and for use while working on the farm. Victor Friend, President elect of the West Virginia Beef expo, gave a demonstration on proper grooming and fitting tips. Victor is a purebred beef exhibitor and a skilled livestock fitter. stephen getz, a student at West Virginia University, demonstrated handling of cattle in the show ring and offered tips on showmanship. WVga President Chris Young and her husband Dr. ross Young provided lunch. Both the juniors and adults enjoyed the educational afternoon filled with useful information.

“Don’t miss this great opportunity to market your commercial Gelbvieh Females”

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A familiar face in Gelbvieh circles, Ryan Betzelberger addressed the group. Betzelberger works for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and discussed pro-grams for beef cattle producers that are funded through the state.

Farm Manager Jimmy Allen discusses the Mathews Farms breeding program during the farm tour. John Loy, Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh listens intently.

Below: A base of purebred Angus cows bred to Gelbvieh bulls served as the foundation for the Mathews Farms’ breeding program. The resulting Balancer females are bred to Balancer bulls.

John Bartee, Sr. spoke to the group about Gelbvieh genet-ics and the success that the Gelbvieh breed has enjoyed in recent carcass contests in Tennessee. Mr. Bartee helped organize the Field Day. In his role as an Ag Extension Agent he has worked closely with the Mathews cattle operation.

Extension Forage Specialist Rebekah Norman discussed research with fescue toxicity, grazing management and the influence of cow size and milk production on forage con-sumption.

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Kyle Kendrick, President (2010)H: 6590 County Rd. 249, Palmyra, MO 63461

P: 573-735-4243 • C: 573-822-2952Email: [email protected]

Sydney Wilkinson, Vice President (2009)H: 23115 CR 111.3, Model, CO 81059

S: PO Box 8132, College Station, TX 77843P: 719-680-7910


Andrew Lindgren, V.P. of Leadership Development (2009)

H: 1565 US Hwy. 136, Atlanta, IL 67123P: 309-392-2054 • C: 309-825-0089


Nikki Hojer, Secretary (2009)H: 43968 208th St., Lake Preston, SD 57249

S: 212 Hansen Hall, Brookings, SD 57007P: 605-860-8723


Tara Krajewski, Treasurer (2009)H: 75485 Rd. 316, Venango, NE 69168

P: 308-352-8299Email: [email protected]

Carrie Tilghman (2009)H: 690 Lick Branch Rd., Glasgow, KY 42141


Keaton Kendrick, (2010)H: 6590 County Rd. 249, Palmyra, MO 63461


Katie Sullivan (2010)H: 34850 Magnolia Farm Rd.,

Robertsdale, AL 36567P: 251-931-3068


Justin Taubeneheim (2010)H: 19035 Grand Island Rd., Amherst, NE 68812


Zach Butler, Ex-OfficioH: 1065 Greenvale Rd., Milton, TN 37118


Adult Advisors:Mike & Toni Shrewsbury

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Al & Mary Knapp18291 158th St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012

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Dana Stewart, Staff Advisor10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021

O: 303-465-2333 • C: 501-278-9132Email: [email protected]

WiTh The sUMMer cattle show season well underway many old feelings, scents and memories come to mind. From the buzzing of the clippers to the overbearing and sound-blocking gusts of the blower, schemes open in the brain that can be thought of year-round. have you ever really thought about how much time and effort you put into a calf before it (hopefully) walks into the show arena? it is fed, watered, brushed, combed, vaccinated, led, pet, bred, clipped, washed, and “taken care of” when it “takes care of its business.” There is so much time and passion put into a calf before its presentation to the breeding world. This tedious but enjoyable way of life can be compared to that of a model in a fashion show.

Picture this from the mouth of a T.V. reporter: the time is 6:00 aM-show day, Miss hOT101T (fictional heifer) is back for another show. she has gained some of her “cow curve” to impress the judges that idealize this body shape. she’s from prestigious bloodlines with a sire that had a great frame score. her dam’s milking ePDs are stupendous. The genetics are on her side for sure. her breeder’s are anxiously excited for the show results that will be judged later this morning. This well-known heifer has gained her reputation from her success at the national Western stock runway show. The breeders from across the aisle are literally shaking with nervousness. This is partly because their bull has just un-haltered himself, but mostly this is because their

heifer has not done so well against Miss hot in past show circuits.

Feeding, washing, and blowing have now ceased. show time is in another hour. Miss hot’s breeders are not nervous. They are used to the pressure of fitting the ten animals that they bring to every show. nothing can make them buckle or hide in the safety of their own trailer. however, it can be seen that the breeders from across the aisle are not as confident. in the meantime, the breakers have already been blown, so the humming of the generators is the dominant noise right now. Miss hOT has just led herself to the blocking chute where she will undergo her styling for the day. her jet black hair is especially fluffy today. This is good for the breeders as they adhesive the legs and tail head. The excitement is obvious, but the concentration is even more prominent.

This may seem like an obviously exaggerated depiction of a show day, but the point to be made is not as far-fetched. in many ways our cattle can be seen as “models.” The show arena can be visualized as a runway, and we the hairdressers. This is also a realism of something deeper. Our cattle are put on show to showcase our own individualized breeding programs. The treks to the many show endeavors are opportunities for us as breeders to showcase what our cattle can offer the breed as a whole. The work is for a purpose, the time is for a goal, and the passion parallels the intensity of our lifestyles. With every spray of an adhesive bottle an intention is focused. We fit our cattle to highlight each calf ’s good qualities. The judge may only be judging the calf in the ring, but he can also be seen as judging each breeder’s herd. in the end, reputations are made, friends are made, genetics shared, and the breed grows. The gelbvieh breeders are one of the finest examples, if not the finest, of how hard work really pays off. now, where is the Final Bloom? i need to make my final preparations for that strut down the runway.

Tara Krajewski is AGJA Treasurer and can

be reached at [email protected].

In many ways our cattle can be seen as “models.” The show arena can be visualized as a runway, and we the hairdressers.

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The Kansas anD nebraska Junior gelbvieh show was held on June 5-7 in Tonganoxie, Kansas. special thanks to the Leavenworth County Fairboard for their gracious welcome and Fairboard President David Todd for serving as show announcer. The Kansas gelbvieh Junior association and the Junior gelbvieh association in nebraska would like to thank the following

sponsors: gary aus, John hattock, Tractor supply Co., Leavenworth Coop, sis’ sweets, Leavenwork Paper & Office supply, Leavenworth nursery, aaron Wecas, reid raile, Ladner Cattle Co., Leland Clark & Family, 4B gelbvieh, 4T ranch, Four state gelbvieh association, and P.r.h.s. FFa Chapter for hosting a judging contest for the juniors.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer

CIRS 94U Kaycie Shearer

KS-NE Junior Gelbvieh & Balancer ShowJune 5-7, Tonganoxie, Kansas

Judge: Clay Weihe, Kansas

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Heifer

BDCG Ms. Right 202USeth Beying

Champion Cow/Calf BAG Miss Kali 262S ET

Van Tucker

Grand Champion Balancer Heifer

TAU Ms Crossover 879USydney Taubenheim

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Heifer

TAU Ms Advance 8195UTanner Taubenbeim

Grand Champion Balancer Cow/Calf

JRI Ms Extra Logan Buffo

Champion Gelbvieh BullCIRS Direct Current

Kaycie Shearer

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh BullVTT SimilakVan Tucker

Gelbvieh Division Champions:Champion Senior Calf – KKKG Spitfire 101U ET shown by Emily Knapp

Reserve Champion Senior Calf – KKKG Spitfire 102U ET shown by Jolee Clement

Champion Intermediate Yearling– HFGC Rosy shown by Chandler Ladner

Champion Spring Yearling – ROC Stilletto 342U shown by Cole Buffo

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling – CIRS 61SU shown by Van Tucker

Champion Winter Yearling – CIRS 94U shown by Kaycie Shearer

Reserve Champion Winter Yearling – BDCG Ms. Right 202U shown by Seth Beying

Champion Senior Yearling – EBY Miss Western shown by Cody Tucker

Reserve Champion Senior Yearling – OGSG To Hot to Handle shown by Cody Tucker

Balancer Division Champions: Champion Senior Calf – LCC 6219U shown by Chandler Ladner

Champion Intermediate Yearling – OGSG Ultraviolet 823U shown by Dustin Aherin

Champion Spring Yearling – TAU Ms Advance 8195U shown by Tanner Taubenheim

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling – RHRG Miss Legend 8118U shown by Matt Raile

Champion Winter Yearling – TAU Ms Crossover 879U shown by Sydney Taubenheim

Reserve Champion Winter Yearling – TAU Ms Gunnison 106R 8148U also shown by Syndney Taubenheim

Champion Senior Yearling – EBY Miss Western shown by Chandler Ladner

Reserve Champion Senior Yearling – XXB Miss Next Step 802T shown by Chase Tabor

Photo Contest Junior Division – Grand Logan Buffo - Res. Kacie Jurgens

Intermediate – Grand Jolee Clement – Res. Colin Berkley

Senior – Grand & Res. Cole Buffo

Poster Contest Junior – Dani Riley

Intermediate – Chase Tabor

Senior – Cody Tucker

Judging Juniors – Keeley Redford – Res. Kacie Jurgens

Intermediate – Tanner Taubenheim – Res. Tanner Aherin

Seniors – Dustin Aherin – Res. (tie broken with reasons) Res. Van Tucker – 2nd runner up Cole Buffo

Champion Balancer BullBig Business

Kaisha Jurgens

Champion SteerKaisha Jurgens

Reserve Champion SteerChase Tabor

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Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Champion B&O Gelbvieh FemaleRTRT Darci 189U Born 1/8/2008

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Shown by Michael Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Reserve B&O Gelbvieh

BVLK U121 Born 11/10/2008 Sire: Elk CK Crazy Horse 138P

Shown by Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D.

Grand Champion Balancer Female BCFG Ravishing Ruby 502T1 ET

Born 4/8/2008 Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912


Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female and Grand Champion B&O Balancer Female

RTRD Roxi 225U ET Born 2/12/2008 Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 Shown by David Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Balancer Female

BNC Miss Hojer Born 2/20/2008 Sire: LJC LJC Mission Statement P2

Shown by Nikki Hojer, Lake Preston, S.D.

American Gelbvieh Junior Association Western RegionalJune 5-7, 2009 • Yankton, SD

Judge: Kelly Bruns, Brookings, S.D. • 32 Entries

Grand Champion B&O Balancer Bull BVLK U111 Born 4/3/2008

Sire: WRWR MR. RED DAWG 5335 Shown by Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D.

Grand Champion Market Steer 1407 8057U Born 4/3/2008

Sire: TR Mr. New Design 1407 S6 Shown by Haley Ringkob, Springfield, S.D.

Reserve Champion Market Steer Fred Flinestone Sire: BEA 407P

Shown by Amanda Hennings, Hartley, Iowa

Gelbvieh Female Division Winners

Champion Sr. Heifer Calf BVLK U121 Born 11/10/2008

Sire: Elk CK Crazy Horse 138P Shown by Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D.

Champion Intermediate Yearling SCCB Ursila

Born 6/12/2008 Sire: PMG Pegasus 01P Shown by Elizabeth Krajewski, Venango, Neb.

Champion Spring Yearling DTKF Faith’s Emotion 116U ET Born 4/1/2008

Sire: RAW Mississippi Gambler Shown by Kassidy Formanek, Clutier, Iowa

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling DTKF Cha Cha 027U Born 3/3/2008

Sire: XXB Titus 880K Shown by Kassidy Formanek, Clutier, Iowa

Champion Winter Yearling RTRD Darci 189U Born 1/8/2008

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R Shown by Michael Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

Reserve Champion Winter Yearling LWLH Sun Dance Born 1/10/2008

Sire: BEA 407P Shown by Amanda Hennings, Hartley, Iowa.

Balancer Female Division Winners

Champion Jr. Heifer Calf BVLK Lullaby Born 3/1/2008 Sire: TBP Ravishing ROB 113


Champion Sr. Heifer Calf RTK Valley Miss 31U ET Born 9/16/2008

Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 Shown by Kallie Mattison, Lamberton, Minn.

Champion Spring Yearling Heifer PCCI Ms Apache 8104U Born 4/9/2008

Sire: JBOB Apache Warrier GC ET Shown by Justin Ringkob, Springfield, S.D.

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer MWGV ULU 884U Born 4/28/2008

Sire: HHF Polled Panama Y60 ET Shown by Mark Welle, Milford, Iowa

Champion Winter Yearling Heifer RTRD Roxi 225U ET Born 2/12/2008 Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 Shown by David Rea, Berthoud, Colo.

Reserve Champion Winter Yearling Heifer PLA Miss Outer Limits 80U Born 1/27/2008

Sire: TOG Twin Oak Outer Limit Shown by Tara Krajewski, Venango, Neb.

Champion Cow-Calf BCFG Ravishing Ruby 502T1 ET Born 4/8/2008

Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 Shown by Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D.

Reserve Champion Cow-Calf VRT LAZY TV Ms Step T193 Born 3/1/2007

Sire: KRT LAZY TV Second Step N465 Shown by Eric Grocott, Humboldt, S.D.

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Reserve Champion Intermediate Quiz Bowl Team

all from Minnesota:From left: Brianna Mattison, Josh Mattison,

and Nicole Mattison

Champion Junior Quiz Bowl Team all from South Dakota:

Trey Struck, Justin Ringkob, Kyla Struck

Champion Intermediate Quiz Bowl TeamJudd Martin, Mark Welle, both from Iowa

Elizabeth Krajewski, from Nebraska

Reserve Junior Quiz Bowl TeamLeft: Kallie Mattison of Minnesota

Kaden Schlake of Nebraska

Junior Photo Contest:Right: 1st Place Kaeden Schlake, Nebraska,

2nd Place Haley Ringkob, South Dakota, 3rd Place Haley Ringkob

Reserve Champion Senior Quiz Bowl TeamFrom left: Velista Martin, Kassiday Formanek,

and Amanda Hennings, from IowaRight: Gatlin Schlake, from Nebraska

Champion Senior Quiz Bowl Team all from South Dakota:

From left: Brittney Volek, Christian Hojer, Nikki Hojer, Eric Grocott (not in photo)

Junior Poster ContestRight: 1st Place: Kaeden Schlake, Nebraska

Center: 2nd Place: Haley Ringkob, South DakotaLeft: 3rd Place: Justin Ringkob, South Dakota

Senior Poster1st Place: Brittney Volek,

South Dakota

Champion Junior ShowmanshipHaley Ringkob, South Dakota

Reserve Junior ShowmanshipJustin Ringkob, South Dakota

Champion Intermediate

ShowmanshipJudd Martin, Iowa

Champion Senior ShowmanshipBrittney Volek, South Dakota

Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship

Amanda Hennings, Iowa

Champion Junior/Intermediate Team FittingMark Welle, Emma Cowan, Judd Martin

Reserve Champion Junior/Intermediate Team Fitting

Nicole, Kallie, and Josh Mattison

Intermediate & Senior Photo Contest1st Place Intermediate, Mark Welle of Iowa1st Place Senior, Kassidy Formanek of Iowa

Reserve Champion Intermediate

ShowmanshipJosh Mattison, Minnesota

Showmanship

Champion Senior Team FittingVelista Martin and Brittney Volek

Reserve Champion Senior Team FittingNikki and Christian Hojer

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Producers Promote U.S. Beef in Korea During Asian Trade Missiona DeLegaTiOn OF beef and corn producers completed a corn-fed beef trade mission in Korea during the last week in June. The trip to Korea was part of an asian trade mission with the United states Meat export Federation (UsMeF) to promote high-quality, grain-fed U.s. beef. The group had several meetings with retailers, distributors, cold storage operators and packer representatives, and observed a retail beef sampling promotion at an e-Mart outlet in Bundang, a southern suburb of seoul.

The group arrived in Korea June 25 after participating in similar events in Japan the previous week. The delegation included David hamilton of Thedford, neb., representing the nebraska Beef Council; Mark Jagels of Davenport, neb., and alan Tiemann of seward, neb., representing the nebraska Corn Board; Merle Unkrich of Winfield, iowa, representing the iowa Corn Promotion Board; and Kevin and Terri Carstensen of Odebolt, iowa, representing the iowa Beef industry Council.

The delegation capped off its Korean itinerary at a large outdoor barbecue held by UsMeF at e-Mart’s Wolgye outlet. The event offered great opportunities for face-to-face interaction with Korean consumers and a chance to personally promote the safety and quality of U.s. beef. The June 27 barbecue, along with a similar promotion held the following day, attracted more than 7,000 customers and produced a significant jump in the store’s sales of U.s. chilled chuck eye roll.

The neighboring markets of Japan and Korea both hold great potential for U.s. beef exports, and at one time they were the no. 1 and no. 3 beef export markets respectively. But today the group found many contrasts between the two countries in terms of the business climate for U.s. beef.

“From a consumer acceptance and demand standpoint, i think the atmosphere in Japan is quite favorable if we can just get our governments to work together and give us better access,” hamilton said, referencing the 20-month cattle age limit on U.s. beef exported to Japan. “But we have a totally different set of challenges in Korea. here we have an ample supply, but the greatest challenge i see in Korea is the lack of

consumer acceptance. There are still many misperceptions among Korean consumers that U.s. beef is not safe.”

“Their impression is that we export different beef than we feed to our own families, which is obviously not the case,” he added. “UsMeF has done a tremendous job of rebuilding our base of importers, distributors and retailers, but we just need to build on that and remain diligent in our efforts to educate Korean consumers.”

“There’s a world of difference between here and Japan, and we really have obstacles we need to overcome here in Korea,” Unkrich said. “at one promotion we attended, the beef sold as fast as they could put it in the counter – that was very impressive. But when we walked away, it really slowed down.”

Despite these formidable challenges, both producers feel it is important to remain committed to the Korean market and to the industry’s investment in rebuilding beef market share.

“i certainly support the promotional efforts of UsMeF, because if we don’t promote our product here we won’t get anything out of this market,” Unkrich said. “it’s an absolute must, because there are 50 million people here

in an area the size of indiana. so we have a tremendous opportunity if we can just change consumer attitudes.”

“The three strategies that UsMeF has – buyer loyalty, market expansion and issues management – i think they’re really right on target,” hamilton said. “as UsMeF members and contributors, i think we need to finance as much promotion as we possibly can in the foreign markets. We have the greatest potential to gain volume and value in exports in the Japan and Korea markets, and that’s the message we need to take back home.”

Unkrich also noted the increasing costs of other proteins in the region, and feels this could open new doors for U.s. beef.

“The price of seafood is getting a lot higher here, and i think beef has a chance to capture some of the market,” he said. “We have a golden opportunity over here.”

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.

Beef and corn producers serve delicious U.S. steak to a Korean family at a USMEF beef barbecue

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American Gelbvieh Junior Association Eastern RegionalJune 12-14, 2009 • Lebanon, Tenn.

Judge: Neal Branscum, Nancy, Ky. • 74 Entries

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Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Bull DDJJ Extra Nice UP00 Born 2/20/2008

Sire: BTI EXTRA 2106K ET Shown by Jessica Johnson, Parksville, Ky.

Grand Champion B&O Balancer Bull BCFG Butlers Code Red 506T ET Born 12/21/2007

Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 Shown by Zachary Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Bull BCFG Butlers Impact 549U Born 1/24/2008

Sire: HYEK Black Impact 3960N Shown by Zachary Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Gelbvieh Female

MDAV U9 Born: 2/8/2008 Sire: MDAV G196’s Reflection ET

Shown by Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C.

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female JMTG Dakota 28KU Born: 9/27/2008

Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET Shown by Sidney A Parris, Canton, N.C.

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Balancer Female

J5JG Miss Untouchable Born: 9/2/2008 Sire: HXC LCC Gravity B252L

Shown by James Riddell, Shelbyville, Ky.

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female JCGR Bar GT MS Ruckus 323U

Born: 3/18/2008 Sire: JCGR Bar GT RJ 400R

Shown by Grant Powell, Palmyra, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion B&O Balancer Bull HSCF Mr Black International Born 2/24/2008

Sire: FHG Flying H Interntnl 1S Shown by Cameron Durham, Piedmont, S.C.

Grand Champion Balancer Female and Champion B&O Balancer BCFG Butlers Carefree 534U ET

Born: 2/27/2008 Sire: Lemmon Newsline C804

Shown by Zachary Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female and Champion B&O Gelbvieh

BCFG Butlers Nuggett 512U Born: 3/26/2008 Sire: BCFG Butlers Full Throttle

Shown by Zachary Butler

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Champion Jr. Calf

DCWG Leabelle Born 2/7/2009 Sire: RWLF Special Agent 169P Shown by Clark Worley, Black Mtn, N.C.

Reserve Champion Jr. Calf DBJ DD PIP’S LIL BELLA WP00 Born 3/1/2009 Sire: JHG Premonition 662S ET Shown by Jessica Johnson, Parksville, Ky.

Champion Sr. Calf JMTG Dakota 28KU Born 9/27/2008 Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET Shown by Sidney A Parris, Canton, N.C.

Reserve Champion Sr. Calf MDBG Thyme 825U Born 9/24/2008 Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET Shown by Stephanie Bates, Duck River, Tenn.

Champion Intermediate Yearling SNB Miss Daisy Born 7/4/2008 Sire: MR Powerball Shown by Stephanie Bates, Duck River, Tenn.

Champion Spring Yearling BCFG Butlers Nuggett 512U Born: 3/26/2008 Sire: BCFG Butlers Full Throttle Shown by Zachary Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling RID R MS Reckless Raven 821U Born: 3/13/2008 Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Shown by Carrie Ann Tilghman, Glasgow, Ky.

Champion Winter Yearling MDAV U9 Born: 2/8/2008 Sire: MDAV G196’s Reflection ET Shown by Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C.

Reserve Champion Winter Yearling GGGE 3G Cowgirl Unity 820U Born: 1/18/2008 Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET Shown by Chris Mackey, Mars Hill, N.C.

Champion Sr. Female CIRS 81NT Born: 12/8/2007 Sire: EGL Fosters LO17 ET Shown by Carrie Ann Tilghman, Glasgow, Ky.

Reserve Champion Sr. Female BKT Peyton Max Star Born: 11/4/2007 Sire: KJSG Ohio MV Polled Peyton Shown by Lydia Trimble, Maysville, Ky.

Champion Cow-Calf DDJJ DD Princess Pipsqueak Born: 10/13/2004 Sire: GKT Boo Boo 155E Shown by Jessica Johnson, Parksville, Ky.

Reserve Champion Cow-Calf JRI Ms Freedom 140M6 Born: 9/6/2002 Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET Shown by Matthew Davidson, Duncan, S.C.

Balancer Females Division WinnersChampion Sr. Calf J5JG Miss Untouchable Born: 9/2/2008 Sire: HXC LCC Gravity B252L Shown by James Riddell, Shelbyville, Ky.

Reserve Champion Sr. Calf PAWS 821U Born 9/12/2008 Sire: SAV 8180 Traveler 004 Shown by Cameron Burns, Pendleton, S.C.

Champion Intermediate Yearling TGV T Bar S Mascara 701U Born: 6/16/2008 Sire: TGV T Bar S Free Style 15L Shown by Lucas Waters, Maryville, Tenn.

Champion Spring Yearling JCGR Bar GT MS Ruckus 323U Born: 3/18/2008 Sire: JCGR Bar GT RJ 400R Shown by Grant Powell, Palmyra, Mo.

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling BCFG Butlers Carefree II ET Born: 3/17/2008 Sire: Lemmon Newsline C804 Shown by Andrew Lindgren, Atlanta, Ill.

Champion Winter Yearling BCFG Butlers Carefree 534U ET Born: 2/27/2008 Sire: Lemmon Newsline C804 Shown by Zachary Butler, Milton, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Winter Yearling BCFG Butlers MS Scarlet 507UET Born: 1/14/2008 Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 Shown by Andrew Lindgren, Atlanta, Ill.

Champion Sr. Female BCFG Butlers Cherry 505T1ET Born: 12/19/2007 Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee CNYN 4912 Shown by Hailey Robertson, Lamar, Mo.

Reserve Champion Sr. Female TJB Lady Granite 814T ET Born: 10/1/2007 Sire: Lemmon Newsline C804 Shown by Taylor Saxon, Dewey Rose, Ga.

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Junior ShowmanshipChampion Whitnie Thompson, Mississippi

Reserve Austin Teeter, North Carolina

Other Contest Results Intermediate Showmanship

Champion Justin Teeter, North CarolinaReserve Lydia Trimble, Kentucky

Senior ShowmanshipChampion Matthew Davidson, South Carolina

Reserve Keaton Kendrick, Missouri

Junior PosterRight: Champion Grant Powell, Missouri

Left: Reserve Clark Worley, North Carolina

Intermediate PosterChampion Bethany Mackey, North Carolina

Senior Poster Left: Champion Katelyn Sullivan, Alabama

Right: Reserve Cameron Burns, South Carolina

Junior PhotoLeft: Champion Clark Worley, North Carolina

Right: Reserve Grant Powell, Missouri

Intermediate PhotoChampion and Reseve Bethany Mackey,

North Carolina

Senior PhotoChampion and Reserve Katlynn Sullivan,

Alabama

Intermediate Sales Talk Left: Champion Justin Teeter, North Carolina

Right: Reserve Lucas Waters, Tennessee

Junior Sales TalkLeft: Champion Justin Teeter, North Carolina

Right: Reserve Grant Powell, Missouri

Senior Sales Talk Left: Champion Cameron Burns, South

CarolinaRight: Reserve Jessica Johnson, Kentucky

Junior AdvertisingChampion Austin Teeter, North Carolina

Reserve Leanne Chafin, Georgia (not pictured)

Intermediate AdvertisingLeft: Champion Lucas Waters, Tennessee

Right: Reserve Justin Teeter, North Carolina

Senior Advertising ContestLeft: Champion Chris Mackey, North Carolina

Right: Reserve Champion Elysia Bushey, Arkansas

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places to bePlaces to Be

August 2009aug. 1 Mn Field Dayaug. 3-5 55th annual Texas a&M Beef short Course, College station, Texasaug. 21 West Virginia state Fair gelbvieh show, Lewisburg, WV

September 2009sept. 5 Texas Junior gelbvieh association fundraiser sale for the TJga Lonestar Classic, Mason, TX.sept. 10 entry Deadline, american royalsept. 12 genetic Progress ii, Fruitland, MOsept. 19 southern Belles Vol. iV sale, social Circle, gasept. 19 seedstock Plus showcase sale iV – Plus Customer invitational, aB Farms, Lathrop, MOsept. 26 Yazoo Valley gelbvieh Complete Dispersal, Fayetteville, Tn

October 2009Oct. 3 Jumping Cow gelbvieh spirit of the West sale, ramah, COOct. 3 Bluegrass gelbvieh sale, Mt. sterling, KYOct. 10 Ozarks Pride Production sale, stella, MOOct. 10 edisto Forage Bull Test sale, Blackville, sCOct. 11 Judd ranch Cow Power sale, Pomona, KsOct. 13 Johnson Cattle Company Partners select Bull sale, happy, TXOct. 16 niLe gelbvieh sale, Billings, MTOct. 17 Ken. /Tenn. gelbvieh sale, Knoxville, Tn

Oct. 17 seedstock Plus Bull & Female sale, Joplin regional stockyards, Carthage, MOOct. 19 J Bar M gelbvieh & hartland Farm Ozark Pride Production saleOct. 28 american royal gelbvieh ring of gold show

November 2009nov. 7 haga Fall Female sale & show-Me Futurity, springfield, MOnov. 7 3rd annual Maternal edge Commercial Female sale, Cross Plains, Tnnov. 14 C-Cross Cattle Company Fall Bull & Female sale, Biscoe, nCnov. 21 Midwest gelbvieh Classic Female sale, Cedar rapids, ianov. 28 Kansas/nebraska gelbvieh association’s “Pick of the herds” sale, salina, Ksnov. 28 Poker City ranch Mature Cow Dispersal sale (in conjunction with Ks / ne sale), salina, Ks

January 2010Jan. 10 Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity

Editor’s Note:If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to [email protected]. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.

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ad indexAd Index

The following individuals and operations joined the American Gelbvieh Association and American Junior Gelbvieh Association during the months of June.

Adult Members:

MissouriDiamond J-D Gelbvieh, BarnettDennis & Tami Roberts, BucyrusBear Creek Gelbvieh, Squires

Junior Members:

ArkansasSavanah Marie Brown, Viola

IowaAubree Beenken, BuckinghamDakota Beenken, BuckinghamDoug Schwaller, MilfordDustin Schwaller, MilfordLuke Rogers, AnamosaAdam Wauters, ElberonMegan Oliver, Charlotte

KansasDanielle Riley, Cedar

KentuckyChad Piles, Bardstown

MinnesotaReece Jacob Riebel, UticaAmanda Kriegh, Crookston

MissouriPaige N Johnson, Verona

OhioCody Mack, NorwichAllissa Brown, Norwich

South CarolinaTerry Q Sudduth III, Greer

South DakotaEmma Cowan, Ft PierreBridget M Welker, Patton

WisconsinNicole M Welke, OsseoCody J Welke, Osseo

new membersNew Members

ArizonaBar T Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ArkansasMartin Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . 18

ColoradoBow K ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Jumping Cow gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . 39Wilkinson gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . 18

Georgiasouthern Belles, Vol iV . . . . . . . . . . 13

IllinoisBlackhawk Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8DDM gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18J & K Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 35Kitley gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18TnT Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Indiana3 g ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18J&D Kerstiens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Maple hill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Iowags ridge Top ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Linquist Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Oswald ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lone Oak gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Paulsen Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18seuferer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19McCabe Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Two step ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

KansasBar arrow Cattle Company . . . . 17, 19Circle s ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19hart Farm gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Judd ranch, inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Poker City ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Post rock Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Triple K gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19White Brothers gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . 19

KentuckyBar iV Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Double Bar h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Little Bull Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MinnesotaBrandywine Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19schafer Farms, inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MississippiDoLallly Cattle Company . . . . . . . . 19

Missourigenetic Progress sale . . . . . . . . . . . . 35hartland Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19rotert/harriman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19J Bar M gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 19Myers Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Ozark Pride 4th annual sale . . . . . . . . 7rocky Top gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19rogers Valley Farm gelbvieh . . . . . . 20seedstock Plus showcase sale iV . . . 37VanWinkle Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Wolf Creek Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

MontanaDanell Diamond six ranch . . . . . . . 20goettlich gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . 20Middle Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Kalina gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Pine ridge gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

NebraskaBoehler gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cedar Top ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2DMD Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Flying h genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Kleinschmidt Farms gelbvieh. . . . . . 20Lemke Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20M&P gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Pope Farms gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Pritchard gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20The 88 ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20swanson Cattle Company . . . . . . . . 20Taubenheim gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . 20

North CarolinaC-Cross Cattle Company . . . . . . 21, 36green hills gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Longleaf station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21rjar Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21register Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

North DakotaChimney Butte ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 21Cranview gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21national sale nominations . . . . . . . . 5

Oklahomagallaway gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Markes Family Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

South CarolinaCountry Boy Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

South DakotaBeastrom gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . 21adkins gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21CJ&L Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21eagle Pass ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21elk Creek gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21hojer gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . . . . 21Leonhardt Cattle Company . . . . . . . 22schroeder ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Thorstenson gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TennesseeCircle M Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Clinch Mountain gelbvieh . . . . . . . 22

TexasDromgoole’s heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ns ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22south Texas gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Texas gelbvieh Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Virginiah&h Farms gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . 22hickory hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Knoll Crest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Treble W ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Little Windy hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . 22

Washingtonnn Bar ranch, inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

West Virginiahill Top haven Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Service/Commercialaga Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31agJa Calendar sale Dates . . . . . . . . 10Cattlemen’s Connection . . . . . . . . . . 23Cunningham, ronn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23gelbvieh Bull Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23gelbvieh guide Magazine . . . . . . . . 23Lambert, Doak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23MMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13, 23, 35Maternal edge Female sale . . . . . . . . 24Mettler sale Management . . . . . . . . . 23Miller, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23The national CUP Lab . . . . . . . . . . 23Williams Land & Cattle auction Co. . .23

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