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Features2011 National Maine-Anjou Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Complete coverage of the 2011 National Western Stock Show and second annual Bright Light's

Maine-Anjou Bull and Female Sale, Denver, Colo.

2011 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Complete coverage of the 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show, Fort Worth, Texas

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Igenity provides solutions to common calving problems associated with TH & PHA.

Branding Your Ranch by Rachel Cutrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

The importance of branding your ranch.

Improving the Odds, How Breeders Can Help Improve ET Results by Diane Broek 57

An in-depth feature on how Maine-Anjou breeders can improve their ET results.

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MARCH/APRIL 2011 • VOLUME 21 / NUMBER 4The official publication of the American Maine-Anjou Association.

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HeadquartersAmerican Maine-Anjou Association • maine@kc.rr.com • www.maine-anjou.org

A Piece of the Puzzle...The AMAA Foundationby John Boddicker, executive vice president

For those of you that may not know, approximately ten years ago, the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA), along with some generous donors began to accumulate funds; with the sole purpose of providing annual scholarships to our Maine-Anjou youth.

Since that humble beginning, that account has been able to provide two or three scholarship awards each year at the National Junior Maine-Anjou show banquet. I have no doubt that this small gift we were able to give to our youth has been some of the best investments we have ever made!

Past recipients of these scholarships have gone onto successful employment within the agricultural community, some still involved in the Maine-Anjou breed. It is time to move forward, expand our horizons and reach for a higher plateau of involvement.

What would be the expanded mission of the foundation?

First and foremost, we must continue to provide AMAA youth opportunities for personal growth and leadership within the Maine-Anjou breed and agricultural community.

Secondly, strive to expand educational avenues to better educate Maine-Anjou breeders and commercial producers alike to help secure a more profitable future.

Third, enhance our research abilities. Research activities are a vital part in advancing Maine-Anjou genetics within the beef industry.

Mr. Mark Core and Mr. Dale Phelps have generously agreed to help spearhead a renewed emphasis of growth for the AMAA foundation. There is no doubt that resources are needed in order to achieve future goals. I ask each one of you to consider

personal and financial resources to this lofty endeavor. Concerns for each donor in conjunction with the needs of the Maine-Anjou foundation will be paramount. It is important that everyone understand that their charitable generosity will greatly impact the three programs mentioned before.

Please watch for future updates on specifics regarding foundation programs and policies. Upcoming meetings will set solid guidelines and expectations for the foundation program.

Successes of our future will rely heavily on Maine-Anjou breeders from across the country and their commitment to the foundation. Thank you in advance for your interest and attention to future announcements.

Thank you to all who consigned and purchased

animals in the 2011 Bright Light’s

Maine-Anjou Sale. It was a great success!

SIRE: Cowan’s Ali 4M • DAM: DCC Mercedes 701PDOB: 3-23-08 BW: 81 lbs. • TH FREE & PHA FREE • 3/4 Maine-Anjou

Eric, Linsay, Mason, Whitney & Catelyn Walker14844 Walker Road • Prairie Grove, AR 72753479-601-3567 • willowspringsclubcalves.com Willow Springs Ranch, LLC. Larry & Be-Ann Walker15053 Walker Road • Prairie Grove, AR 72753479-841-0192

Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner 40281 260th Street, Mitchell, SD 57301• Fax: 605-996-0721 Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 www.bpfcc.com • 888-502-7322

Semen available from owners or major distributors today!

TuRBOBe sure to check out this exciting

2011 AI Sire prospect from Vickland Show Cattle.

Sired by BENZ and out of a 1st calf show heifer!!

Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2011 NWSSBred by Bushy Park Farm.

Sired by BENZ and out of a 8 Seconds female.

BENZ steer sold by Rodgers Cattle

Res. Champion MaineTainer Heifer, KS Bef Expo, Ring 1Sired by BENZ and sold by Matt Lautner Cattle MERCEdES BENZ

To these progressive breeders for using BENZ with confidence on their donors and in their herds.

HeadquartersAmerican Maine-Anjou Association • maine@kc.rr.com • www.maine-anjou.org

A Piece of the Puzzle...The AMAA Foundationby John Boddicker, executive vice president

For those of you that may not know, approximately ten years ago, the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA), along with some generous donors began to accumulate funds; with the sole purpose of providing annual scholarships to our Maine-Anjou youth.

Since that humble beginning, that account has been able to provide two or three scholarship awards each year at the National Junior Maine-Anjou show banquet. I have no doubt that this small gift we were able to give to our youth has been some of the best investments we have ever made!

Past recipients of these scholarships have gone onto successful employment within the agricultural community, some still involved in the Maine-Anjou breed. It is time to move forward, expand our horizons and reach for a higher plateau of involvement.

What would be the expanded mission of the foundation?

First and foremost, we must continue to provide AMAA youth opportunities for personal growth and leadership within the Maine-Anjou breed and agricultural community.

Secondly, strive to expand educational avenues to better educate Maine-Anjou breeders and commercial producers alike to help secure a more profitable future.

Third, enhance our research abilities. Research activities are a vital part in advancing Maine-Anjou genetics within the beef industry.

Mr. Mark Core and Mr. Dale Phelps have generously agreed to help spearhead a renewed emphasis of growth for the AMAA foundation. There is no doubt that resources are needed in order to achieve future goals. I ask each one of you to consider

personal and financial resources to this lofty endeavor. Concerns for each donor in conjunction with the needs of the Maine-Anjou foundation will be paramount. It is important that everyone understand that their charitable generosity will greatly impact the three programs mentioned before.

Please watch for future updates on specifics regarding foundation programs and policies. Upcoming meetings will set solid guidelines and expectations for the foundation program.

Successes of our future will rely heavily on Maine-Anjou breeders from across the country and their commitment to the foundation. Thank you in advance for your interest and attention to future announcements.

Thank you to all who consigned and purchased

animals in the 2011 Bright Light’s

Maine-Anjou Sale. It was a great success!

SIRE: Cowan’s Ali 4M • DAM: DCC Mercedes 701PDOB: 3-23-08 BW: 81 lbs. • TH FREE & PHA FREE • 3/4 Maine-Anjou

Eric, Linsay, Mason, Whitney & Catelyn Walker14844 Walker Road • Prairie Grove, AR 72753479-601-3567 • willowspringsclubcalves.com Willow Springs Ranch, LLC. Larry & Be-Ann Walker15053 Walker Road • Prairie Grove, AR 72753479-841-0192

Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner 40281 260th Street, Mitchell, SD 57301• Fax: 605-996-0721 Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 www.bpfcc.com • 888-502-7322

Semen available from owners or major distributors today!

TuRBOBe sure to check out this exciting

2011 AI Sire prospect from Vickland Show Cattle.

Sired by BENZ and out of a 1st calf show heifer!!

Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2011 NWSSBred by Bushy Park Farm.

Sired by BENZ and out of a 8 Seconds female.

BENZ steer sold by Rodgers Cattle

Res. Champion MaineTainer Heifer, KS Bef Expo, Ring 1Sired by BENZ and sold by Matt Lautner Cattle MERCEdES BENZ

To these progressive breeders for using BENZ with confidence on their donors and in their herds.

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American Maine-Anjou Association • steen@metc.net • www.maine-anjou.org

Commercial Connection

2011 National Western...by Dave Steen, commercial developmental director

Here are the ranges and averages of the sale bulls for your information:

Birth date: Range 12/23/2009 to 5/2/2010

Age in Days: Range 257 to 681 days Avg. of 324.41 days

Weight: Range 791 – 1,927 lb. Avg. of 1047.51 lb.

Weight per day of age: Range 2.6 – 3.9 lb./day Avg. 3.3 lb./day

Ribeye Area: Range 10.49 – 18.54 sq. in. Avg. 13.36 sq. in.

Fat: Range 0.07 – 0.41 in. Avg. 0.229 in.

Scrotal Circumference: Range 25 – 41.5 c.m. Avg. 33.48 cm.

What a great year to be at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. For the fourth year in a row the weather was spectacular and set the tone for excited potential buyers. The Maine-Anjou breed always creates a “buzz” at the NWSS and this year was no exception.

Thirty four producers from ten states sold 69 1/2 bulls, 20 females, half of two pregnancies, two embryo lots and semen on two flush brothers out of GVC Statesman 4R and Boss Beauty 84M.

Cattle began arriving on Sunday, Jan. 9th. Wednesday, Jan. 12 was the check-in for the pen and sale bulls and females. The bulls are weighed, ultrasounded for ribeye area and fat thickness, measured for scrotal circumference and weight per day of age is figured. This information is vital to all potential buyers and aids producers in selecting the right genetics for continued improvement in their breeding programs. Thursday, Jan. 13 each sale bull was evaluated by a panel of three judges that included Kent Jaecke and Donnie Robertson,

Oklahoma and Shawn Wilson, Canada. Thank you to these gentlemen for their evaluation of the sale bulls.

Congratulations to this year’s consignors for displaying an outstanding set of bull and female lots. The data results continue to show the consistency and genetic strength of the Maine-Anjou breed.

Bright Light’s Maine-Anjou Bull and Female Sale

The Bright Light’s Maine-Anjou Sale saw a standing room only crowd of potential buyers ready to purchase Maine-Anjou genetics. Sixty nine and a half bulls averaged $3,992. Twenty female lots averaged $3,658.

The demand for Maine-Anjou genetics was evident by the outstanding sale averages. An indication of the enormous crowd acceptance was shown with 19 lots bringing over $5,000. The balance of lots brought under $5,000, with a large number of bulls selling from $1,800 to $3,000, making quality bulls very affordable to all facets of the

commercial industry.

Top Selling Bull LotsLot 109, BK X Power X101, a 3/4 blood son of BK UnlimitedPower 472, consigned by BuckCattle Co., Madill, Okla., sold toDr. Robert Morton, Stratford,Okla., for $23,750 for 1/2interest and 1/2 possession.

Lot 149, OHL Score Board 21X, a purebred son of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb., sold to JE Ranch Foundation, Scott Richey, Blanchard, Okla., for $14,750 for full possession and 1/2 semen interest.Lot 116, 2799 LF, a 5/8 son of Hairy Bear, consigned by Lautner Farms, Jefferson, Iowa, sold to Tom Lauterbach, Van Meter, Iowa for $13,750 for full possession and 1/4 semen interest.Lot 146, KBSC Long Island X25, a purebred son of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Kendall Bremer, Blakesburg, Iowa sold for $13,500.Lot 158, GEF Heart Throb 200X, a 1/2 blood son of GEF Open Bar consigned by Geffert Cattle Co., La Velle, Wis., sold to Stanley Sears, Montague, Calif., for $7,000.Lot 154, MMX Factor, a purebred son of BFW Mitten Man, consigned by Willers Mitten Brand, Norfolk, Neb., sold to Toby Hytrek, Cheyenne, Wyo., for $6,800.

Lot 118, BK XFile X100, a 3/4 blood son of BK Unlimited Power 472, consigned by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., sold to Humphrey Show Calves, Dixon, Ill., for $6,500.Lot 151, OHL Score Card 51X, a purebred son of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb., sold to Rich Cattle Co., Blackfoot, Idaho, for $6,000.

Numerous other lots sold from $5,000 to $6,000 and were consigned by Nowatzke Cattle Co., SJ Show Cattle, Blind Badger Ranch, Braun Show Cattle, Bremer Show Cattle, Wayne and Barb Ohlirchs, Willers Mitten Brand, Bushy Park Farms and Gateway Genetics. Thank you to all the consignors who continue to make the Denver Maine-Anjou bull sale a huge success.

Top Selling Females:The female sale began with Lot

1, BBBN Pebbles 191X, a May 6, 2010 heifer sired by HAA Wisdom 505S, donated by Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo., and Nowatzke Cattle Co., Michigan City, Ind. Tickets were sold and the lucky winner was Brett Carter, Oklahoma. The proceeds from the sale of this heifer are to be used for the 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show, being held in Kansas City, Mo., June 26 - July 1, 2011. After a whirlwind of active bids, this outstanding donor prospect brought $12,750. Thank

Lot 2, Zuck Carlees Christy 1X, a 1/2 blood daughter of Heat Wave, consigned by Thompson Livestock, Ed & Lynn Cody, Menomonie, Wis., sold to Jacob Beatty, Crossville, Tenn., for $7,500.Lot 22, JDJ Ms Amber 973W, a 1/2 blood daughter of Cowan’s Ali 4M, consigned by SJ Show Cattle and Arty Moeller, Dannerbrog, Neb., sold to Bruhn Farms, Mapleton, Iowa for $5,300.Lot 3, RRRC Erica 108X, a purebred daughter of HAA Wisdom 505S, consigned by Carlson Maine-Anjou, Plattsburg, Mo., sold to Tim Johnson, Carpenter, Iowa for $5,000.Lot 9, GEF Miss Wisdom, a purebred daughter of HAA Wisdom 505S, consigned by Geffert Show Cattle, La Velle, Wis., sold to Carlos Wolfe, Covington, Ohio for $5,000.

Semen & Embryo LotsLot 23, 50% of two exciting pregnancies sired by the fullblood Maine-Anjou bull Danigo and out of the lead off Ali sired female, BBR Up Tempo 880U, from Blind Badger’s 2010 NWSS Pen-of Three MaineTainer females. After spirited bidding, this diverse combination of genetics brought $4,800. Thank you to Meyer Maine-Anjou, Fayetteville, Ark., for consigning this unique lot.Lot 24A, two embryos sired by Danigo, out of Miss Gee Bar 430P, sold for $750.Lot 24B, three embryos sired by Danigo, out of Manitou Simrose 8S sold for $2,250.

Both embryo lots were offered by Meyer Maine-Anjou,

Fayetteville, Ark.Lot 25 A&B, GVC Statesman x Boss Beauty 84M, consigned by Barry Nowatzke and Blind Badger Ranch. Twenty five units of semen were offered on these two exciting sons in units of five, selling for $500, $625, $650 $1,000, $1,800,

Champion Pen-of-Three Bull and Female ShowsChampion Pen-of-Three Maine-Anjou Bulls

Exhibited by Bushy Park Farms, Mitchell, SD. The three sons include: BPF New Blend 39X, sired by BPJV Hotline; BPF Jaguar 5X, sired by Cowan’s Ali 4M; and BPF Real World, sired by SLC Sooner 101M. Averages of the bulls were: 333 days of age; 1,194 lb.; WDA 3.6; REA 15.51 square inches; fat 0.37 inches; and scrotal 32.3 c.m. These bulls were sold in their February 2011 production sale. Congratulations to Bushy Park Farms. Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Maine-Anjou Bulls

Exhibited by Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Iowa. The three bulls include: KBSC Long Island X25, KBSC Bar Hopping X4 and KBSC Closing Time X13, all sired by GEF Open Bar. Averages of the bulls were: 301 days of age; 1,145 lb.; WDA 3.7; REA 14.24 square inches; fat 0.20 inches; and scrotal 35.7 c.m. These bulls sold for $13,500, $4,300 and $3,000. Congratulations Bremer Show Cattle. Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Bulls

Exhibited by Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb. The three bulls include: OHL DBL or Nothing 7042X, OHL DBL Duty 646X, sired by GTWY Pride and Glory; and OHL DBL Up, sired

you Blind Badger Ranch and Barry Nowatzke for this generous donation.Lot 21, PWSC Taylor 4X, a 5/8 daughter sired by The Ringer, consigned by Wiese/Peterson, Lindsay, Neb., sold to Jeff Wulf, Guide Rock, Neb., for $10,100.

Commercial Connection

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American Maine-Anjou Association • steen@metc.net • www.maine-anjou.org

Commercial Connection

2011 National Western...by Dave Steen, commercial developmental director

Here are the ranges and averages of the sale bulls for your information:

Birth date: Range 12/23/2009 to 5/2/2010

Age in Days: Range 257 to 681 days Avg. of 324.41 days

Weight: Range 791 – 1,927 lb. Avg. of 1047.51 lb.

Weight per day of age: Range 2.6 – 3.9 lb./day Avg. 3.3 lb./day

Ribeye Area: Range 10.49 – 18.54 sq. in. Avg. 13.36 sq. in.

Fat: Range 0.07 – 0.41 in. Avg. 0.229 in.

Scrotal Circumference: Range 25 – 41.5 c.m. Avg. 33.48 cm.

What a great year to be at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, Colo. For the fourth year in a row the weather was spectacular and set the tone for excited potential buyers. The Maine-Anjou breed always creates a “buzz” at the NWSS and this year was no exception.

Thirty four producers from ten states sold 69 1/2 bulls, 20 females, half of two pregnancies, two embryo lots and semen on two flush brothers out of GVC Statesman 4R and Boss Beauty 84M.

Cattle began arriving on Sunday, Jan. 9th. Wednesday, Jan. 12 was the check-in for the pen and sale bulls and females. The bulls are weighed, ultrasounded for ribeye area and fat thickness, measured for scrotal circumference and weight per day of age is figured. This information is vital to all potential buyers and aids producers in selecting the right genetics for continued improvement in their breeding programs. Thursday, Jan. 13 each sale bull was evaluated by a panel of three judges that included Kent Jaecke and Donnie Robertson,

Oklahoma and Shawn Wilson, Canada. Thank you to these gentlemen for their evaluation of the sale bulls.

Congratulations to this year’s consignors for displaying an outstanding set of bull and female lots. The data results continue to show the consistency and genetic strength of the Maine-Anjou breed.

Bright Light’s Maine-Anjou Bull and Female Sale

The Bright Light’s Maine-Anjou Sale saw a standing room only crowd of potential buyers ready to purchase Maine-Anjou genetics. Sixty nine and a half bulls averaged $3,992. Twenty female lots averaged $3,658.

The demand for Maine-Anjou genetics was evident by the outstanding sale averages. An indication of the enormous crowd acceptance was shown with 19 lots bringing over $5,000. The balance of lots brought under $5,000, with a large number of bulls selling from $1,800 to $3,000, making quality bulls very affordable to all facets of the

commercial industry.

Top Selling Bull LotsLot 109, BK X Power X101, a 3/4 blood son of BK UnlimitedPower 472, consigned by BuckCattle Co., Madill, Okla., sold toDr. Robert Morton, Stratford,Okla., for $23,750 for 1/2interest and 1/2 possession.

Lot 149, OHL Score Board 21X, a purebred son of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb., sold to JE Ranch Foundation, Scott Richey, Blanchard, Okla., for $14,750 for full possession and 1/2 semen interest.Lot 116, 2799 LF, a 5/8 son of Hairy Bear, consigned by Lautner Farms, Jefferson, Iowa, sold to Tom Lauterbach, Van Meter, Iowa for $13,750 for full possession and 1/4 semen interest.Lot 146, KBSC Long Island X25, a purebred son of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Kendall Bremer, Blakesburg, Iowa sold for $13,500.Lot 158, GEF Heart Throb 200X, a 1/2 blood son of GEF Open Bar consigned by Geffert Cattle Co., La Velle, Wis., sold to Stanley Sears, Montague, Calif., for $7,000.Lot 154, MMX Factor, a purebred son of BFW Mitten Man, consigned by Willers Mitten Brand, Norfolk, Neb., sold to Toby Hytrek, Cheyenne, Wyo., for $6,800.

Lot 118, BK XFile X100, a 3/4 blood son of BK Unlimited Power 472, consigned by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., sold to Humphrey Show Calves, Dixon, Ill., for $6,500.Lot 151, OHL Score Card 51X, a purebred son of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb., sold to Rich Cattle Co., Blackfoot, Idaho, for $6,000.

Numerous other lots sold from $5,000 to $6,000 and were consigned by Nowatzke Cattle Co., SJ Show Cattle, Blind Badger Ranch, Braun Show Cattle, Bremer Show Cattle, Wayne and Barb Ohlirchs, Willers Mitten Brand, Bushy Park Farms and Gateway Genetics. Thank you to all the consignors who continue to make the Denver Maine-Anjou bull sale a huge success.

Top Selling Females:The female sale began with Lot

1, BBBN Pebbles 191X, a May 6, 2010 heifer sired by HAA Wisdom 505S, donated by Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo., and Nowatzke Cattle Co., Michigan City, Ind. Tickets were sold and the lucky winner was Brett Carter, Oklahoma. The proceeds from the sale of this heifer are to be used for the 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show, being held in Kansas City, Mo., June 26 - July 1, 2011. After a whirlwind of active bids, this outstanding donor prospect brought $12,750. Thank

Lot 2, Zuck Carlees Christy 1X, a 1/2 blood daughter of Heat Wave, consigned by Thompson Livestock, Ed & Lynn Cody, Menomonie, Wis., sold to Jacob Beatty, Crossville, Tenn., for $7,500.Lot 22, JDJ Ms Amber 973W, a 1/2 blood daughter of Cowan’s Ali 4M, consigned by SJ Show Cattle and Arty Moeller, Dannerbrog, Neb., sold to Bruhn Farms, Mapleton, Iowa for $5,300.Lot 3, RRRC Erica 108X, a purebred daughter of HAA Wisdom 505S, consigned by Carlson Maine-Anjou, Plattsburg, Mo., sold to Tim Johnson, Carpenter, Iowa for $5,000.Lot 9, GEF Miss Wisdom, a purebred daughter of HAA Wisdom 505S, consigned by Geffert Show Cattle, La Velle, Wis., sold to Carlos Wolfe, Covington, Ohio for $5,000.

Semen & Embryo LotsLot 23, 50% of two exciting pregnancies sired by the fullblood Maine-Anjou bull Danigo and out of the lead off Ali sired female, BBR Up Tempo 880U, from Blind Badger’s 2010 NWSS Pen-of Three MaineTainer females. After spirited bidding, this diverse combination of genetics brought $4,800. Thank you to Meyer Maine-Anjou, Fayetteville, Ark., for consigning this unique lot.Lot 24A, two embryos sired by Danigo, out of Miss Gee Bar 430P, sold for $750.Lot 24B, three embryos sired by Danigo, out of Manitou Simrose 8S sold for $2,250.

Both embryo lots were offered by Meyer Maine-Anjou,

Fayetteville, Ark.Lot 25 A&B, GVC Statesman x Boss Beauty 84M, consigned by Barry Nowatzke and Blind Badger Ranch. Twenty five units of semen were offered on these two exciting sons in units of five, selling for $500, $625, $650 $1,000, $1,800,

Champion Pen-of-Three Bull and Female ShowsChampion Pen-of-Three Maine-Anjou Bulls

Exhibited by Bushy Park Farms, Mitchell, SD. The three sons include: BPF New Blend 39X, sired by BPJV Hotline; BPF Jaguar 5X, sired by Cowan’s Ali 4M; and BPF Real World, sired by SLC Sooner 101M. Averages of the bulls were: 333 days of age; 1,194 lb.; WDA 3.6; REA 15.51 square inches; fat 0.37 inches; and scrotal 32.3 c.m. These bulls were sold in their February 2011 production sale. Congratulations to Bushy Park Farms. Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three Maine-Anjou Bulls

Exhibited by Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Iowa. The three bulls include: KBSC Long Island X25, KBSC Bar Hopping X4 and KBSC Closing Time X13, all sired by GEF Open Bar. Averages of the bulls were: 301 days of age; 1,145 lb.; WDA 3.7; REA 14.24 square inches; fat 0.20 inches; and scrotal 35.7 c.m. These bulls sold for $13,500, $4,300 and $3,000. Congratulations Bremer Show Cattle. Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Bulls

Exhibited by Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb. The three bulls include: OHL DBL or Nothing 7042X, OHL DBL Duty 646X, sired by GTWY Pride and Glory; and OHL DBL Up, sired

you Blind Badger Ranch and Barry Nowatzke for this generous donation.Lot 21, PWSC Taylor 4X, a 5/8 daughter sired by The Ringer, consigned by Wiese/Peterson, Lindsay, Neb., sold to Jeff Wulf, Guide Rock, Neb., for $10,100.

Commercial Connection

8 March/April 2011

TLM Honor 024XBlack ○ Polled ○ Purebred (87.5 %) Maine-Anjou

3/13/2010 ○ AMAA #409489 SLC Sooner 101M

HAA Security 255UFJH Countess 13K

TLM Bouncer 152LTLM Miss B 303N

EFF Miss Dice 007K

Truline Maines Everett - Steve - Mike Forkner

9282 E. Indian Line Rd.Richards, MO 64778

417.549.0666 ○ www.trulinemaines.com

Alexander LandMyron - Will - Kellie Alexander

23231 Hwy. FFLinneus, MO 64653

660.895.5346 ○ 660.375.7623carol.alexander@umb.com

BW 0.2WW 37.2YW 75.3Milk 20.1M&G38.7

TLM Honor 024X is a huge ribbed, deep bodied, high capacity, soft made purebred Maine-Anjou bull. Honor has a big top, is thick made and easy fleshing. He has an exceptional disposition and a huge appetite. Attractive, structurally correct from end to end and very flexible in his movement. His dam TLM Miss B 303N is a great producing daughter of TLM Bouncer, that has already raised an Ali son used here. She is a full sister to TLM Amy 451P who is the dam of TLM Synergy. His birth EPD puts him in the top five percent of the breed and he is in the top ten percent in DNA testing for marbling and tenderness. Honor was admired by many who saw him in Denver. Breeding interest available with semen available by April 1, 2011. Additional performance data will be available at yearling. Contact owners for more information!

Feed Eff.

-0.31-50%

Marbling

0.04-10%

Tenderness

0.04-10%

Palatability

2.66-40%

Palatability

Acceptable

Adj. WW 746 (ratio 104) TH & PHA Free

Canadian Interest Invited!

by GEF Open Bar. Averages of the bulls were: 303 days of age; 1,123 lb.; WDA 3.7; REA 13.67 square inches; fat 0.25 inches; and scrotal 34.7 c.m. These bulls were sold in their February 2011 sale. Congratulations to the Ohlrichs, they have won the MaineTainer Pen-of-Three show in Denver four consecutive years.Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Bulls

Exhibited by Griswold Cattle Co., Stillwater, Okla. The three bulls include: GCC Dubai 56S, GCC Diamond Jim 412X and GCC Twenty Four Carat 403X, sired by TCTC Patton. Averages of the bulls were: 301 days of age; 1,131 lb.; WDA 3.8; REA 14.00; fat 0.31; and scrotal 34 c.m. These bulls will be sold in their spring 2011 sale. Congratulations to Griswold Cattle Co.Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Females

Exhibited by Wiese/Peterson Show Cattle, Lindsay, Neb. The three heifers include: PWSC Taylor 4X, PWSC Carrie 3X and PWSC Miranda 2X, all sired by The Ringer. Averages of the heifers were: 312 days of age; 865 lb.;

BW 1.0; WW 38.2; YW 74.3; Milk 17.1; and M&G 36.2. These heifers brought $10,100, $4,500 and $2,300. Congratulations Wiese/Peterson Show Cattle.Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Females

Exhibited by Willers Mitten Brand, Norfolk, Neb. The three heifers include: BFW Traditions, sired by BFW Lutton 708; BFW Sur Mystery Title, sired by GEF Survivor 822U; and BFW Chinook Caroline, sired by BFW Chinook. Averages of the heifers were: 298 days; 818 lb.; BW 0.7; WW 8.1; YW 15.2; Milk 2.0; M&G 6.1. BFW Mystery Title sold for $2,300.

On Friday, Jan. 14 the Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer bull and female Pen-of-Three show took place. Judges were Jim Williams, Texas, Jim Bloomberg, Illinois and Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma. Thank you to these gentlemen for judging this years Maine-Anjou Pen-of-Three shows.

Commercial Marketing Award Winners

Each year nominations are accepted for the Commercial Development awards. This year’s

winners are:Commercial Producer of the YearThe Van Slyke Family, Jack & Elaine Van Slyke, Wade & Vicki Bauer, Jeremy & Dusti Van Slyke, Mark Van Slyke Family, all of Ord, Neb.Promoter of the YearDr. Bob Fields, Wister, Okla.Seedstock Breeder of the Year, Stout’s Maines, De Smet, S.D.

The Denver “Bright Light’s” Maine-Anjou Bull and Female Sale was a great success. Congratulations to all of the consignors for your continued efforts to showcase your Maine-Anjou genetics to the buying public. Thank you, it was beyond impressive to say the least!

Good luck on your calving and breeding season. Please call (515) 201-3281 if I can help.

Continue to breed with Commitment and Direction!

Maines on the MoveDave Steen

For all your commercial development needs

contact:Dave Steen (515) 201-3281

Commercial Connection

TLM Honor 024XBlack ○ Polled ○ Purebred (87.5 %) Maine-Anjou

3/13/2010 ○ AMAA #409489 SLC Sooner 101M

HAA Security 255UFJH Countess 13K

TLM Bouncer 152LTLM Miss B 303N

EFF Miss Dice 007K

Truline Maines Everett - Steve - Mike Forkner

9282 E. Indian Line Rd.Richards, MO 64778

417.549.0666 ○ www.trulinemaines.com

Alexander LandMyron - Will - Kellie Alexander

23231 Hwy. FFLinneus, MO 64653

660.895.5346 ○ 660.375.7623carol.alexander@umb.com

BW 0.2WW 37.2YW 75.3Milk 20.1M&G38.7

TLM Honor 024X is a huge ribbed, deep bodied, high capacity, soft made purebred Maine-Anjou bull. Honor has a big top, is thick made and easy fleshing. He has an exceptional disposition and a huge appetite. Attractive, structurally correct from end to end and very flexible in his movement. His dam TLM Miss B 303N is a great producing daughter of TLM Bouncer, that has already raised an Ali son used here. She is a full sister to TLM Amy 451P who is the dam of TLM Synergy. His birth EPD puts him in the top five percent of the breed and he is in the top ten percent in DNA testing for marbling and tenderness. Honor was admired by many who saw him in Denver. Breeding interest available with semen available by April 1, 2011. Additional performance data will be available at yearling. Contact owners for more information!

Feed Eff.

-0.31-50%

Marbling

0.04-10%

Tenderness

0.04-10%

Palatability

2.66-40%

Palatability

Acceptable

Adj. WW 746 (ratio 104) TH & PHA Free

Canadian Interest Invited!

by GEF Open Bar. Averages of the bulls were: 303 days of age; 1,123 lb.; WDA 3.7; REA 13.67 square inches; fat 0.25 inches; and scrotal 34.7 c.m. These bulls were sold in their February 2011 sale. Congratulations to the Ohlrichs, they have won the MaineTainer Pen-of-Three show in Denver four consecutive years.Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Bulls

Exhibited by Griswold Cattle Co., Stillwater, Okla. The three bulls include: GCC Dubai 56S, GCC Diamond Jim 412X and GCC Twenty Four Carat 403X, sired by TCTC Patton. Averages of the bulls were: 301 days of age; 1,131 lb.; WDA 3.8; REA 14.00; fat 0.31; and scrotal 34 c.m. These bulls will be sold in their spring 2011 sale. Congratulations to Griswold Cattle Co.Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Females

Exhibited by Wiese/Peterson Show Cattle, Lindsay, Neb. The three heifers include: PWSC Taylor 4X, PWSC Carrie 3X and PWSC Miranda 2X, all sired by The Ringer. Averages of the heifers were: 312 days of age; 865 lb.;

BW 1.0; WW 38.2; YW 74.3; Milk 17.1; and M&G 36.2. These heifers brought $10,100, $4,500 and $2,300. Congratulations Wiese/Peterson Show Cattle.Reserve Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Females

Exhibited by Willers Mitten Brand, Norfolk, Neb. The three heifers include: BFW Traditions, sired by BFW Lutton 708; BFW Sur Mystery Title, sired by GEF Survivor 822U; and BFW Chinook Caroline, sired by BFW Chinook. Averages of the heifers were: 298 days; 818 lb.; BW 0.7; WW 8.1; YW 15.2; Milk 2.0; M&G 6.1. BFW Mystery Title sold for $2,300.

On Friday, Jan. 14 the Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer bull and female Pen-of-Three show took place. Judges were Jim Williams, Texas, Jim Bloomberg, Illinois and Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma. Thank you to these gentlemen for judging this years Maine-Anjou Pen-of-Three shows.

Commercial Marketing Award Winners

Each year nominations are accepted for the Commercial Development awards. This year’s

winners are:Commercial Producer of the YearThe Van Slyke Family, Jack & Elaine Van Slyke, Wade & Vicki Bauer, Jeremy & Dusti Van Slyke, Mark Van Slyke Family, all of Ord, Neb.Promoter of the YearDr. Bob Fields, Wister, Okla.Seedstock Breeder of the Year, Stout’s Maines, De Smet, S.D.

The Denver “Bright Light’s” Maine-Anjou Bull and Female Sale was a great success. Congratulations to all of the consignors for your continued efforts to showcase your Maine-Anjou genetics to the buying public. Thank you, it was beyond impressive to say the least!

Good luck on your calving and breeding season. Please call (515) 201-3281 if I can help.

Continue to breed with Commitment and Direction!

Maines on the MoveDave Steen

For all your commercial development needs

contact:Dave Steen (515) 201-3281

Commercial Connection

Come to Fort Collins, Colo., with the AJMAA Junior Board for this year’s National Youth Leadership Challenge (NYLC)! Spend a weekend with your Maine friends learning leadership skills, teamwork and visiting themany ranches in beautiful Colorado!

NYLC will teach juniors the skills and tools needed to better guide their state associations. It will facilitate communication between juniors with the purpose of promoting the exchange of ideas, plans and goals for state associations. NYLC will give each junior member an opportunity to grow as an individual and to gain valuable personal skills.

Juniors between ages 13-21 are invited to attend. Conference registration fee of $175 will include meals, housing, t-shirt and conference fees.

Sign up by May 1 and save $50.Watch for complete details in the May/June/July issue of the Voice.

Contact the AJMAA Junior Board or the AMAA for more information.

204 Marshall Rd. ~ P.O. Box 1100Platte City, MO 64079(816) 858-9954ajmaa@kc.rr.com - www.maine-anjou.org

Youth Moving

MountainsJuly 28 - Aug. 1, 2011

Fort Collins, Colo.

Saturday, March 26, 20111:00 p.m.

at the Ranch, Madill, Oklahoma

NEW for 2011 ... Monthly On-Line Auctions at www.breedersworld.com. Our first one will be Monday, April 4th & Tuesday, April 5th

Selling Approximately 90 Head ... 60 Head of Females - 30 Head of Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Show Heifers & Donor Prospects; 15 Head of Shorthorn, Chi, Simmental, Angus & AOB Show Heifers; 10 Head of Hereford Show Heifers. Including the top cut from the Nelson Land & Cattle Companies Fall borns. Texas Scramble Certificates Accepted. Females were born from May 2010 to November 2010.20 Head of Bulls . . . Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, Composite, and Angus Bulls. Selling a stout set of breeding age bulls. They will include show steer producers, strong maternal sires and purebred bulls.

Selling top quality Show Heifers for afforadable prices!

JIRL BUCK & FAMILYJirl, Brenda & Bailey Buck

Madill, OK www.buckcattle.com

580-795-7271580-795-4865 mobile

jirl@buckcattle.com Matt Scasta,

Show & Sale Cattle

All Buck cattle are fed MFM Feeds. Talk to us about the advantages of MFM.

KAITLIN BELL ...2011 Fort Worth ChampionMaine-Anjou Female; 2010 American Royal ChampionMaine-Anjou Female; 2010 NAILE Champion Maine-Anjou FemaleBred by DJ’s Cattle

BAILEY BUCK ... 2011 NWSS ReserveChampion Polled Hereford, Open & Jr. Shows

Bred by Blacktop

EMRY WOOD ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock ShowReserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female

Bred by Buck

MACIE MCCOLLUM ... 2011 San AntonioChampion Maine-Anjou

& Reserve Supreme Champion FemaleBred by Buck & 4J

BAILEY BUCK ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock ShowReserve Champion Horned Hereford

Bred by Vanderwork

AVRY WOOD ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock ShowChampion Chianina Female

Bred by Buck

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10 March/April 2011

Come to Fort Collins, Colo., with the AJMAA Junior Board for this year’s National Youth Leadership Challenge (NYLC)! Spend a weekend with your Maine friends learning leadership skills, teamwork and visiting themany ranches in beautiful Colorado!

NYLC will teach juniors the skills and tools needed to better guide their state associations. It will facilitate communication between juniors with the purpose of promoting the exchange of ideas, plans and goals for state associations. NYLC will give each junior member an opportunity to grow as an individual and to gain valuable personal skills.

Juniors between ages 13-21 are invited to attend. Conference registration fee of $175 will include meals, housing, t-shirt and conference fees.

Sign up by May 1 and save $50.Watch for complete details in the May/June/July issue of the Voice.

Contact the AJMAA Junior Board or the AMAA for more information.

204 Marshall Rd. ~ P.O. Box 1100Platte City, MO 64079(816) 858-9954ajmaa@kc.rr.com - www.maine-anjou.org

Youth Moving

MountainsJuly 28 - Aug. 1, 2011

Fort Collins, Colo.

Saturday, March 26, 20111:00 p.m.

at the Ranch, Madill, Oklahoma

NEW for 2011 ... Monthly On-Line Auctions at www.breedersworld.com. Our first one will be Monday, April 4th & Tuesday, April 5th

Selling Approximately 90 Head ... 60 Head of Females - 30 Head of Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Show Heifers & Donor Prospects; 15 Head of Shorthorn, Chi, Simmental, Angus & AOB Show Heifers; 10 Head of Hereford Show Heifers. Including the top cut from the Nelson Land & Cattle Companies Fall borns. Texas Scramble Certificates Accepted. Females were born from May 2010 to November 2010.20 Head of Bulls . . . Maine-Anjou, MaineTainer, Composite, and Angus Bulls. Selling a stout set of breeding age bulls. They will include show steer producers, strong maternal sires and purebred bulls.

Selling top quality Show Heifers for afforadable prices!

JIRL BUCK & FAMILYJirl, Brenda & Bailey Buck

Madill, OK www.buckcattle.com

580-795-7271580-795-4865 mobile

jirl@buckcattle.com Matt Scasta,

Show & Sale Cattle

All Buck cattle are fed MFM Feeds. Talk to us about the advantages of MFM.

KAITLIN BELL ...2011 Fort Worth ChampionMaine-Anjou Female; 2010 American Royal ChampionMaine-Anjou Female; 2010 NAILE Champion Maine-Anjou FemaleBred by DJ’s Cattle

BAILEY BUCK ... 2011 NWSS ReserveChampion Polled Hereford, Open & Jr. Shows

Bred by Blacktop

EMRY WOOD ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock ShowReserve Champion Maine-Anjou Female

Bred by Buck

MACIE MCCOLLUM ... 2011 San AntonioChampion Maine-Anjou

& Reserve Supreme Champion FemaleBred by Buck & 4J

BAILEY BUCK ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock ShowReserve Champion Horned Hereford

Bred by Vanderwork

AVRY WOOD ... 2011 Fort Worth Stock ShowChampion Chianina Female

Bred by Buck

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GOF High Noon 400XNational Champion Bull 2011 NWSS / 60,000 Bull in 2010 HCC Sale.

His dam & granddam sell!

Hartman & AssociatesMike Hartman

61878 732 Rd.Tecumseh, NE 68450

402-335-2577or 402-335-3177

Glen Oak FarmsRichard & Janice Fackler

Grant Krummel, Manager, 417-439-44485235 Holly Road

Neosho, MO 64850417-782-7445

or 417-624-8585

Pre Sale social Sunday evening 5 to 8 pm at the farm

Once in a lifetime buyers opportunities. Featuring - the greatest set of Maine-Anjou

females ever sold at auction!

Lathrop Trucking will be on hand to coordinate trucking, 847-426-5009

ANNOUNCING . . .THE BREEDER EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Hartman & Associates & Glen Oak Farms

Maine-Anjou Dispersal SaleMonday ¶ May 30, 2011 ¶ 11:00 am

at Glen Oak Farms, Neosho, Missouri,8 miles south of Joplin on Hwy 86.Lunch will be served on sale day

– Selling 500 head as 275 Lots –

EVERYTHING GOES!Brood cows, Donor cows, Replacement heifers,

show cattle, Herd Bulls, Embryos, Semen and semen tanks.

HAA Countess 359TChampion Junior Heifer Calf, 2008 Denver National Show

She is the dam of High Noon. She Sells!One of many great donor cows in this herd!

The auction will be conducted with the cattle shown and sold on the big screen. Sale animals will be dis-played close up and may be inspected at your leisure in the pens, paddocks and pastures adjacent to the sale on Glen Oak Farms. Come and enjoy a fast paced hassle free auction and bid in comfort.

Auctioneer: Steve Dorran

The breeds greatest selection of GENETIC TREASURES.Featuring . . .

Including: 150 Brood cows, 70 - 2 yr. olds, 35 yearling heifers, 5 Herd bulls. Many 1/2 and 3/4 sisters. Plus many ET Full Sisters. A close to profit offering. Majority of cows and 2 yr. olds have spring babies at side and are selling open ready to breed or flush.

View

Catalog

online

in May

Truly GENETIC Treasures!

SEK GEnEticSGet All Your BreedinG needs in one tAnk!

Watergate3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

• A.I.SEMENAVAILABLEONMANYBREEDS• A.I.SCHOOLS/A.I.SUPPLIES• COMPLETEEMBRYOFACILITY• SEMENDISCOUNTSSTARTINGAT$300.00 (SOMEBULLSMAYNOTAPPLY)• NOMINIMUMSTRAWORDERS• NOPACKINGANDHANDLINGFEES• PREGNANCYDIAGNOSTICS

fortune & glory pb Maine thf/phafSired by Slc Sooner

bojo1/2 Maine thc/phaf

Sired by ali

ali 2pb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by nbh polled energizer

Mercedez benz3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

Winstonpb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by Sooner

gVc special deliVerypb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by gVc nobleMan

MaVerick3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by Slc Sooner

gef dirty harry3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

i-80pb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

tiny tiMpb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

pbf classicpb Maine thf/phafSired by hard driVe

www.sekgenetics.com 1-800-443-63899525 70TH RD • GALESBURG, KS 66740 • Fax 620-763-2231

13March/April 2011

SEK GEnEticSGet All Your BreedinG needs in one tAnk!

Watergate3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

• A.I.SEMENAVAILABLEONMANYBREEDS• A.I.SCHOOLS/A.I.SUPPLIES• COMPLETEEMBRYOFACILITY• SEMENDISCOUNTSSTARTINGAT$300.00 (SOMEBULLSMAYNOTAPPLY)• NOMINIMUMSTRAWORDERS• NOPACKINGANDHANDLINGFEES• PREGNANCYDIAGNOSTICS

fortune & glory pb Maine thf/phafSired by Slc Sooner

bojo1/2 Maine thc/phaf

Sired by ali

ali 2pb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by nbh polled energizer

Mercedez benz3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

Winstonpb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by Sooner

gVc special deliVerypb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by gVc nobleMan

MaVerick3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by Slc Sooner

gef dirty harry3/4 Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

i-80pb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

tiny tiMpb Maine thf/phaf

Sired by ali

pbf classicpb Maine thf/phafSired by hard driVe

www.sekgenetics.com 1-800-443-63899525 70TH RD • GALESBURG, KS 66740 • Fax 620-763-2231

GOF High Noon 400XNational Champion Bull 2011 NWSS / 60,000 Bull in 2010 HCC Sale.

His dam & granddam sell!

Hartman & AssociatesMike Hartman

61878 732 Rd.Tecumseh, NE 68450

402-335-2577or 402-335-3177

Glen Oak FarmsRichard & Janice Fackler

Grant Krummel, Manager, 417-439-44485235 Holly Road

Neosho, MO 64850417-782-7445

or 417-624-8585

Pre Sale social Sunday evening 5 to 8 pm at the farm

Once in a lifetime buyers opportunities. Featuring - the greatest set of Maine-Anjou

females ever sold at auction!

Lathrop Trucking will be on hand to coordinate trucking, 847-426-5009

ANNOUNCING . . .THE BREEDER EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Hartman & Associates & Glen Oak Farms

Maine-Anjou Dispersal SaleMonday ¶ May 30, 2011 ¶ 11:00 am

at Glen Oak Farms, Neosho, Missouri,8 miles south of Joplin on Hwy 86.Lunch will be served on sale day

– Selling 500 head as 275 Lots –

EVERYTHING GOES!Brood cows, Donor cows, Replacement heifers,

show cattle, Herd Bulls, Embryos, Semen and semen tanks.

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HAA Countess 359TChampion Junior Heifer Calf, 2008 Denver National Show

She is the dam of High Noon. She Sells!One of many great donor cows in this herd!

The auction will be conducted with the cattle shown and sold on the big screen. Sale animals will be dis-played close up and may be inspected at your leisure in the pens, paddocks and pastures adjacent to the sale on Glen Oak Farms. Come and enjoy a fast paced hassle free auction and bid in comfort.

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Including: 150 Brood cows, 70 - 2 yr. olds, 35 yearling heifers, 5 Herd bulls. Many 1/2 and 3/4 sisters. Plus many ET Full Sisters. A close to profit offering. Majority of cows and 2 yr. olds have spring babies at side and are selling open ready to breed or flush.

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Thank You...To Nowatzke Cattle and Blind Badger Ranch for donating this superb female that was auctioned off during the Bright Light’s Sale in Denver, Colo. All proceeds from this female will go toward the 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show in Kansas City, Mo.

We greatly appreciate the “Mile High” syndicate that bought this female, we are very fortunate to have supporters like these!

BUYERSCameron Alexander, OhioJohn Boddicker, Missouri

Mitchell Udell, IowaLindsey Broek, Missouri

Brad Johnson, IowaClanton Family, Kansas

Core Family, IowaTerry & Laura Patyk, Illinois

DeJong Family, South Dakota Chloe & Cade VanVliet, Iowa

Joe Devine, OklahomaBill Thorne, TexasJaci Blin, TexasJon Blin, Iowa

Debbie Blin, IowaTera Rooney, KansasBrett Rooney, KansasPat Rooney, Kansas

Chicot Farms, LouisianaMoore Cattle Co., Oklahoma

Jirl Buck, OklahomaDon Meyer, Arkansas

Bushy Park Farm, South DakotaBrett Carter, Oklahoma

John Griswold, OklahomaJared Bedwell, Oklahoma

Troy Jones, OhioMike Bell, Oklahoma

Wood Kids, OklahomaMark Beauprez, ColoradoKasey Herman, Oklahoma

John Crall, IowaGeorge Lukach, Illinois

Matt Jameson, WyomingCarlson Maines, Missouri

Dave Steen, IowaMike Holden, IowaBrett Udell, Iowa

Dustin Layton, OklahomaBrad & Juli Nelson, Iowa

Congratulations to Brett Carter, Oklahoma for winning the drawing to keep BBBN Pebbles 191X!

2011 National Western Stock Show

Denver National Maine-Anjou ShowJan. 16, 2011 Denver, Colo.

Judge: Jered Shipman, Texas

Grand Champion FemaleChampion Junior Yearling

BNWZ Beauty 1WFeb. 2, 2009

Sire: GVC Statesman 4R ETDam: BOSS Beauty 84M

Exhibited by Hannah Moore, Alton, Ill.

Grand Champion BullChampion Junior Bull Calf ○ Div. 1

GOF High Noon 400XMarch 7, 2010

Sire: WEBR Striker 201RDam: HAA Countess 359T

Exhibited by Glen Oak Farms, Neosho, Mo.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleChampion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 1

BNWZ Hillary 1XApril 2, 2010

Sire: HAA Wisdom 505SDam: zach’s ms baby doll

Exhibited by Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion BullChampion Junior Yearling

SW Serious Money 920WFeb. 17, 2009

Sire: WLW Serious Business 58PDam: SW Miss Money 513R

Exhibited by Deagle Cattle Co., Consort, AB 15March/April 2011

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Champion Junior YEARLINGtbsc star stopper

May 5, 2009Sire: TBSC Show Stopper

Dam: UnregisteredExhibited by Chloe Van Vliet, Otley, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Reserve Junior YearlingAnita LoanMay 10, 2009

Sire: hollywoodDam: whiskey girl

Exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

2011 Denver National Junior Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Heifer ShowJan. 16, 2011 ○ Denver, Colo. ○ Judge: Tom Farrer, Indiana

Grand Champion FemaleBNWZ Beauty 1W ○ Feb. 22, 2009

Sire: GVC Statesman 4R ET ○ Dam: BOSS Beauty 84MExhibited by Hannah Moore, Alton, Ill.

Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleBPF Mariah 54X ○ March 25, 2010

Sire: BPF Mercedes Benz 131U ○ Dam: UnregisteredExhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleBBBN Beauty 1098X ○ March 8, 2010

Sire: GVC Statesman 4R ET ○ Dam: BOSS Beauty 84MExhibited by Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleKB Sammie ○ March 1, 2009

Sire: Unregistered ○ Dam: Miss Burch 445Exhibited by P.D. Miller, Torrington, Wyo.

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Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf ○ Div. 1MCF Mr. Ali Buffy 1050X

May 11, 2010Sire: Cowan’s Ali 4M ○ Dam: MCF MS Macdaddy Plaza ET

Exhibited by Will Alexander, Linneus, Mo.; & Mid Continent Farms, Washington, Kan.

Champion Junior Bull Calf ○ Div. 2WAC 2 Face 14XJan. 26, 2010

Sire: BK Unlimited Power 472 ○ Dam: WAC Miss Paygirl 149TExhibited by Kellie Alexander, Linneus, Mo.

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling DRIT WinstonApril 4, 2009

Sire: DRIT Titanium ○ Dam: DMCC Satin 51SExhibited by Tomasick Farms, Cameron, Texas

2011 National Western Maine-Anjou Bull Division Champions

Champion Senior BullWLW Billy Bobs Business

April 3, 2008 Sire: WLW Serious Business 58P ○ Dam: WLWS Miss Rev’s Angel

Exhibited by Wilson Stock Farms, Strathmore, AB

No Photo AvailableGet-of-Sire

Deagle Cattle Co., Consort, AB & Wilson Stock Farm, Strathmore, AB

Premier ExhibitorBarry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind.

Premier BreederBarry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind.

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Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 1BNWZ Hazel 2X May 4, 2010

Sire: HAA Wisdom 505S ○ Dam: FRYE Miss PrintExhibited by Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 2CRMN Panorama 500X

Jan. 6, 2010Sire: SLC Sooner 101M ○ Dam: CDV Ms Maple Leaf 43M

Exhibited by Larry Carmine, Tecumseh, Neb.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 2TJSC Lucky Lady 2X

Jan. 27, 2010Sire: SLC Sooner 101M ○ Dam: FSJC Campbell Lucky Lady

Exhibited by Sam Grauer, Shiloh, Ohio

Champion Senior Heifer CalfBK3R Why Not Play 9009

Sept. 9, 2009Sire: HAA Wisdom 505S ○ Dam: DCC Playmate 267K

Exhibited by Avry Wood, Stratford, Okla.

Reserve Senior Heifer CalfBK3R Who’s Playing 9010

Sept. 25, 2009 Sire: HAA Wisdom 505S ○ Dam: DCC Playmate 267K

Exhibited by Trey Moore, Madill, Okla.

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer JKSS Victoria 403W

June 4, 2009Sire: SLC Sooner 101M ○ Dam: HAA Countess 403S

Exhibited by Rachael Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.

2011 National Western Maine-Anjou Female Division Champions

2011 National Western MaineTainer Female Division Champions

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2011 National Western Maine-Anjou Female Division Champions

Reserve Summer YearlingBK Wiggles 926May 8, 2009

Sire: DMCC Limited Edition 4F ○ Dam: BK Lucky Lady 3323Exhibited by Emry Wood, Madill, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Heifer RRRC Aretha 98WMarch 3, 2009

Sire: Doctor Who ○ Dam: BPF Princess 55T Exhibited by Anna Loftin, Elm Grove, La.

2011 National Western MaineTainer Female Division Champions

Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 1GCC Sioux Lady 524X

May 2, 2010Sire: GCC SLC Merger 459U ○ Dam: GCC Sioux Miss 13/6S

Exhibited by Griswold Cattle, LLC, Stillwater, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 1BPF Mariah 54XMarch 25, 2010

Sire: BPF Mercedes Benz 131U ○ Dam: UnregisteredExhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

Champion Senior Heifer Calf DJC Wave at LuluSept. 10, 2009

Sire: Heat Wave ○ Dam: Miss BourbonExhibited by Ty Bell, Nowata, Okla.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer CalfBOUR Miss Papa 962

Oct. 11, 2009Sire: GF Popasito ○ Dam: THOR Witch Lady 02K

Exhibited by Katelin Berry, Stratford, Texas

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Denver National Pen-of-Three Female ChampionsJudges: Jim Bloomberg, Illinois, Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma, Jim Williams, Texas

Grand Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer FemalesExhibited by Wiese/Peterson Show Cattle, Lindsay, Neb.

The three heifers include: PWSC Taylor 4X, PWSC Carrie 3X and PWSC Miranda 2X all sired by The Ringer.

The heifers range in age from March 5-8, 2010.Averages include: age, 312 days; weight, 865 lb.; BW, 1.0; WW,

38.2; YW, 74.3; MM, 17.1; M&G, 36.2.

Reserve Grand Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer FemalesExhibited by Willers Mitten Brand, Norfolk, Neb.

The three heifers include: BFW Traditions Q66X, sired by BFW Lutton 708; BFW SUR Mystery Title, sired by GEF Survivor 822U and BFW

Chinook Caroline, sired by BFW Chinook 505. The heifers range in age from March 2 - April 4, 2010.

Averages include: age, 298 days; weight, 818 lb.; BW, 0.7; WW, 8.1; YW,15.2; MM, 2.0; M&G, 6.1.

Denver National Pen-of-Three Bull ChampionsJudges: Jim Bloomberg, Illinois, Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma, Jim Williams, Texas

Grand Champion Pen-of-Three Maine-Anjou Bulls Exhibited by Bushy Park Farms, Highland, Md.

The three bulls include: BPF New Blend, sired by BPJV Hotline; BPF Jaguar 5X, sired by Cowan’s Ali 4M and BPF Real World 230X, sired

by SLC Sooner 101M. The bulls range in age from Jan. 1 - March 8, 2010.

Averages include: age, 333 days; weight, 1194 lb.; WDA, 3.6; REA, 15.51; F.T., 0.37; S.C., 32.3; BW, 1.1; WW, 40.6; YW, 77.2;

MM, 22.7; M&G, 42.9.

Reserve Grand Champion Pen-of-Three Maine-Anjou Bulls Grand Champion Sale Pen

Exhibited by Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Iowa The three bulls include: KBSC Long Island X25, KBSC Bar Hoping X4

and KBSC Closing Time, all sired by GEF Open Bar. The bulls range in age from March 8 - March 16, 2010.

Averages include: age, 308 days; weight, 1145 lb.; WDA, 3.7; REA, 14.24; F.T., 0.20; S.C., 35.7; BW, 5.6; WW, 45.4; YW, 85.9;

MM, 14.7; M&G, 37.2.

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Denver National Pen-of-Three Female ChampionsJudges: Jim Bloomberg, Illinois, Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma, Jim Williams, Texas

Denver National Pen-of-Three Bull ChampionsJudges: Jim Bloomberg, Illinois, Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma, Jim Williams, Texas

Grand Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Bulls Exhibited by Ohlrichs Maine-Anjou, Norfolk, Neb.

The three bulls include: OHL DBL or Nothing 7042X, OHL DBL Duty X447, sired by GTWY Pride and Glory and OHL DBL Up 574X,

sired by GEF Open Bar. The bulls range in age from March 10 - March 20, 2010.

Averages include: age, 303 days; weight; 1123 lb.; WDA, 3.7; REA, 13.67; F.T., 0.25; S.C., 34.7; BW,1.9; WW, 34.0; YW, 68.9;

MM, 18.1; M&G, 35.1.

Reserve Grand Champion Pen-of-Three MaineTainer Bulls Exhibited by Griswold Cattle Co., Stillwater, Okla.

The three bulls include: GCC Sterling 441X, sired by GCC ECC Dubai 56S; GCC Diamond Jim 412X and GCC Twenty Four Carat 403X,

sired by TCTC Patton. The bulls range in age from March 5 - April 7, 2010.

Averages include: age, 301 days; weight, 1131 lb.; WDA, 3.8; REA, 14.0; F.T., 0.31; S.C., 34.0.

2010 Herdsman of the Year Brett Carter, Oklahoma, pictured with Director of Youth Activities, Kasey Herman.

Brett Carter of Bartlesville, Okla., was named the 2010 Maine-Anjou Herdsman of the Year during the selection of the grand champion female at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo. Carter was nominated by fellow breeders and peers of the Maine-Anjou breed.

Carter’s love for the livestock industry is credited to his childhood of experiences exhibiting steer and heifer projects. The mid 90’s marked his family’s transformation from show steer production to the breeding of Maine-Anjou seedstock. “Because of

family members like my uncle, Jirl Buck, I was able to learn from many parts of the operation,” Carter said. “I am so grateful for the opporunity and experience.”During Carter’s college career, he spent many weekends commuting between Stillwater, Okla., where he attended Oklahoma State University and Buck Cattle

Co., in Madill, Okla. “I found myself on the ranch almost every weekend,” Carter said. “I was there every holiday break and summer. It was a great learning experience, to say the least.”

Carter graduated from OSU in 2003 with a degree in animal science. The summer following Carter’s graduation, he moved to Bartlesville, Okla. A lifelong friend, Dr. J. Butler, had just purchased a group of cows and needed someone to assist him with the organization of his new ranch and what would later become DJ’s Cattle Co. The summer in Bartlesville went from a temporary position to a way of life for Carter. The initial purchase of 40 commercial cows from Buck Cattle Co., got DJ’s started. Through dedication and devotion, the current DJ’s Cattle operation consists of more than 150 females.

“Whether it be marketing cattle or calving cows in the midst of winter, I am passionate about contributing to an industry I love so much,” Carter said. “I spend just as much time with the cows as I do with a pair of clippers in hand.”

Carter and his family value the opportunites associated with the showring. Since the inception of DJ’s Cattle, Carter has bred and shown many champions. Some of his career highlights include the 2006 National Western Stock Show Grand Champion MaineTainer Female, 2010 American Royal Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female and most recently the 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Female and Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female, along with multiple state fair champions.

“This past show season is more than we at DJ’s Cattle could have ever asked for,” Carter said. “It is quite an honor to be named the Herdsman of the Year for such a great breed of cattle. This is one of the biggest honors a man of my business can receive knowing I was selected by my friends, peers and fellow Maine-Anjou breeders.”

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2nd Annual Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Bull & Female Sale

In front of a packed house, the second annual Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale was kicked off with the sale of the 2011 donation heifer, BBBN Pebbles who sold for $12,750! This year’s sale featured 89 lots of outstanding Maine-Anjou genetics. The sale grossed $347,325 with a bull average of $3,992 and female average of $3,658. A sincere thank you goes out to all those who purchased and consigned cattle in this prestigious event. It was a huge success!

○ $23,750 (1/2 Interest & 1/2 Possesion) - Lot 109 - BK X Power X101, a March 10, 2010 3/4 son of BK Unlimited Power 472, consigned by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla., sold to Dr. Robert Morton, Stratford, Okla.○ $14,750 (Full possesion, 3/4 Semen Interest) - Lot 149 - OHL Score

Board 21X, a March 10, 2010 purebred son of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb., sold to JE Ranch Foundation, Scott Richey, Blanchard, Okla.○ $13,750 (Full possesion, 1/4 Semen Interest) - Lot 116 - 2799 LF, a

March 5, 2010 purebred son of Cowan’s Ali 4M, consigned by Phil Lautner, Jefferson, Iowa, sold to Tom Lauterbach, Van Meter, Iowa.○ $13,500 - Lot 146 - KBSC Long Island, a March 16, 2010 purebred son

of GEF Open Bar, consigned by Kendall Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, Iowa and sold to Joe Morgan, Scott City, Kan.○ $10,100 - Lot 21 - PWSC Taylor 4X, a 5/8 daughter of The Ringer,

consigned by Wiese-Peterson Show Cattle, Lindsay, Neb., sold to Jeff Wulf, Guide Rock, Neb.

High Selling Lots○ $7,500 - Lot 2 - Zuck Carlees Christy 1X, a March 11, 2010 1/2 blood

daughter of Cowan’s Ali 4M, consigned by Thompson Livestock, Perry, Okla., and Ed & Lynn Cody, Menomonie, Wis., sold to Jacob Beaty, Crossville, Tenn.○ $5,300 - Lot 22 - JDJ Ms Amber 973W, an April 13, 2009 purebred

daughter of Cowan’s Ali 4M, consigned by SJ Show Cattle and Arty Moeller, Dannebrog, Neb., sold to Bruhn Farms, Mapelton, Iowa.○ $5,000 - Lot 3 - RRRC Erica 108X, a May 3, 2010 purebred daughter of

HAA Wisdom 505S, consigned by Carlson Maine-Anjou, Plattsburg, Mo., sold to Tim Johnson, Carpenter, Iowa. ○ $5,000 - Lot 9 - GEF Miss Wisdom 92X, a March 25, 2010 purebred

daughter of HAA Wisdoms 505S, consigned by Geffert Cattle Co., La Valle, Wis., sold to Carlos Wolfe, Covington, Ohio.

$12,750 - Lot 1 - BBBN Pebbles 191X, a May 6, 2010 purebred daughter of HAA Wisdom 505S, donated by Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., and Blind Badger Ranch, Fort Morgan, Colo. A sincere “Thank You” goes to Barry Nowatzke and Blind Badger for the donation of this heifer! Thank you to all who purchased tickets on this tremendous female. Proceeds will go twoards the 2011 National Junior Show to be held in Kansas City, June 26 - July 1, 2011. The winner of this year’s donation heifer was Brett Carter, Oklahoma.

2010 AMAA Award Recipients

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2010 AMAA Award RecipientsThe 2010 Maine-

Anjou Promoter of the Year award was presented to a unique gentleman who has promoted the Maine-Anjou breed ever since his daughter began showing cattle in 1990.

Congratulations to Dr. Bob Fields, Okie Blue Sky Farms, Wisner, Okla., as the 2010 Maine-Anjou Promoter of the Year.

In his search to find a Maine-Anjou heifer for his daughter to exhibit, he became acquainted with a number of Maine-Anjou breeders and began putting together his Maine-Anjou cowherd, that now numbers in excess of 100 females.

His primary effort since the early 1990’s has been to make commercial cattlemen around his area aware of the value that the Maine-Anjou breed has to offer through added heterosis, producing calves with heavier weaning weights, added carcass values and great maternal strength. Fields believes the increased presence of black polled genetics will add value to any program.

As a practicing veterinarian for 33 years in Southeast Oklahoma he has the opportunity to gain the trust of many cattlemen, allowing Fields to market Maine-Anjou bulls to these producers. His dedicated involvement with students in 4-H and FFA gives him the opportunity to market numerous show heifers and replacement females to future young Maine-Anjou producers that will continue to be the lifeblood of the cattle business.

The 2010 Commercial Producer of the Year award was presented to a family that started in the cow-calf business while working with his father, Vernon, a true cattleman. In 1972 the Van Slyke family began

their own operation that has grown into a well respected commercial cow herd today. Congratulations to the Jack Van Slyke family on being the 2010 Commercial Producer of the Year.

The Van Slyke cow-calf operation is located in the midwest and currently runs over 800 black based cows that have been bred predominantly to Maine-Anjou bulls the last 15-20 years. Their calves are always in great demand and have sold privately many times to feedyards that are seeking their genetics due to the outstanding market premiums their cattle have earned. Van Slyke progeny have topped local market auctions for years. To further prove their

performance and carcass value, their grandchildren entered calves in the national Maine-Anjou feeding trials where Van Slyke genetics dominated many of the contests.

The Van Slyke operation feels the benefits of the Maine-Anjou breed are their rate of gain potential, ability to provide outstanding carcass qualities, calving ease and great disposition. In essence, a total value added breed for the commercial cattleman. Ranching and farming is a way of life for the Van Slykes and a total family operation from grandchildren to grown ups.

With the purchase of their first female in 1981, the goal from the very beginning was to own ten great cows. They define a great cow as one that meets the standards to become a Cornerstone Dam

in the American Maine-Anjou Association and have succeeded in reaching this goal numerous times. Congratulations to Stouts Maines, the 2010 Seedstock Producer of the Year.

From the beginning the Stout program focus has been to provide commercial cattlemen with the type of cattle that are functional, structurally correct with outstanding performance and females that provide the needed maternal strength to work in any environment. “We want commercial customers to make a profit.” Their large commercial customer bull base is vital to the success of their program and they continue to provide their customers with the elevated genetics for greater profits. The Stout operation presently runs 60 purebred females that are bred to survive on a strictly forage based diet where they utilize a rotational grazing system that has earned them multiple awards for excellence in grass management.

For years on the first Saturday in October, the Stout operation offers the choice of the entire heifer crop through a silent bid auction on their farm and through the Internet. This unique sale has become a very popular and successful event. The bulls are marketed privately every year and sold through winter sales with a number of the bulls going into seedstock operations.

The Maine-Anjou breed has helped to provide the Stout operation the opportunity to have a family business that has enabled them to make lifelong friends and lasting memories. For years this operation has raised a number of superior sires that have been used heavily throughout America’s cowherds with great success. The genetics from the Stout program are woven like a web through the pedigrees of many modern day Maine-Anjou cattle. A long committed seedstock operation with a breed prefix that will never be forgotten and the breeders of JDS Stout.

2010 Maine-Anjou Promoter of the Year

2010 Commercial Producer of the Year

2010 Seedstock Producer of the Year

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REMINDER TO aMaa MEMBERSHIPFinance charges are now being applied to all accounts that are over 60

days past due. The following charges will apply: $5 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $250 and under; $10 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $251 to $500; $20 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $501 to $1000 and $25 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $1001 and above.

MaPP PaRTIcIPaNTS, PlEaSE NOTEYou should have received your inventory and registration application in early

November. We apologize for the delay in getting those out (programming/printing problems). As listed in the letter you received with the inventories, please note the enrollment for females for 2011 were due in our office by Dec. 1, 2010. Invoicing of $5 per head of 2011 enrolled females will begin in January 2011 (along with billing 2011 dues, if not already submitted). If you have decided the MAPP program is not the best-suited program for your herd, please let us know by Dec. 1, 2010 to avoid being invoiced for 2011 MAPP.

qUESTIONS ON REGISTERINGPlease read through the information given under the “Welcome Note” found

on our homepage at www.maine-anjou.org.

REGISTRaTIONS fOR UPcOMING SHOwSIt is now time to register show animals for winter shows. Please keep in

mind during the winter show season, you will need to allow at least two to three weeks for turn-around on registrations and transfers sent in to our office. If a paper is needed within that time, a rush fee ($25 per eight head) will be required before the work will be completed.

REGISTRaTION NUMBERSOnce an animal is registered, it is backed up that same night to our Web site

at www.maine-anjou.org. It can be viewed the following day by clicking on “Breed Information” then “Search the Maine-Anjou Breed.”

ONlINE BIll PaYING NOw aVaIlaBlEYou can now go to our Web site, www.maine-anjou.org, and click on

“Online Billing” to submit payment by credit card (MasterCard, Visa and American Express and Discover accepted).

2011 DUEThank you to those who have recently submitted your 2011 dues. Please

keep up to date with your AMAA dues!

DUES REqUIREMENTPlease note if a buyer submits a registration and/or transfer from an owner

that is not currently a dues-paid member, that buyer will be charged for the seller’s membership fee or annual dues (adult dues are $100). The exception to this rule is if all animals owned by that individual (non - or inactive member) are being transferred or cancelled at the same time as what the buyer has submitted, the membership fee would be waived. In that regard, work is held until complete payment is received.

faXED RUSHESPlease note when faxing in rush work, it must reach our office by 2 p.m. in

order to be processed in that day's work. If a faxed rush is received after 2 p.m. it will be processed the next business day.

AmericAn mAine-Anjou AssociAtion

P.O. Box 1100 - 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079-1100

AMAA (816) 431-9950Fax (816) 431-9951

Voice (816) 858-9954 - Fax (816) 858-9953www.maine-anjou.orgmaine@kc.rr.com

StaffJohn Boddicker, executive vice presidentDave Steen, commercial developmental

directorDawn Jochim, registrar

Lindsey Broek, Voice editor/director of communications

Kasey Herman, director of youth activitiesRhonda Boddicker, administrative assistant

Tammy Seevers, office assistant

executive committee:Bill Thorne, president

Marty Van Vliet, 1st vice presidentJirl Buck, 2nd vice president

Rick Carlson, secretary/treasurerFred Nessler, at-large

region iRick Carlson - (816) 560-3533

3702 S.W. 224th - Plattsburg, MO 64477John Dickerson - (765) 342-1761

990 Baker Rd. - Martinsville, IN 46151Troy Jones - (419) 648-5870

P.O. Box 127 - Harrod, OH 45850Fred Nessler - (217) 698-0202

536 N. Bruns Lane, Ste. 1 - Springfield, IL 62702

region iiScott Bilslend - (308) 384-6257

608 Ravenwood Dr. - Grand Island, NE 68801Brad Nelson - (712) 263-3453901 Hwy. 39 - Denison, IA 51442

Cory Thomsen - (605) 730-239740460 254th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301Marty Van Vliet - (641) 628-9639372 190th Ave. - Otley, IA 50214

region iiiMark Beauprez - (303) 822-9260

11780 Mimosa Rd. - Byers, CO 80103Jirl Buck - (580) 795-7271

R.R. 1 Box 344A - Madill, OK 73446Josh Enlow - (918) 321-5196

19732 B S. 145th W. Ave. - Sapulpa, OK 74066Bill Thorne - (806) 244-5234

P.O. Box 1057 - Dalhart, TX 79022

At-LargeJerry Adamson - (402) 823-4350HC 74 Box 10 - Cody, NE 69211Mike Holden - (712) 652-3200

559 240th St. - Scranton, IA 51462Barry Nowatzke - (219) 872-6218

9335 W. 200 N - Michigan City, IN 46360

Announcements AnnouncementsSIRE LIST AVAILABLE

Please note, we do have a listing of sires available on our Web site. You will find bulls listed alphabetically by nickname. This is found as “Frequently Used Sires” on the Web site, www.maine-anjou.org.

RUSH ORDERSIf you are selling an animal, we ask that you register and

transfer the animal in a TIMELY MANNER to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person.

Rushes will be done in the order they are received; the rush fee is currently $25 (covers eight head). If rush work is faxed, it is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow up phone call to make sure the work is legible and to cover all fees. It is not our office staff’s responsibility to call breeders who fax in registration work. No work will be released until payment is complete.

We will do our best to complete rush work received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday-Friday), so it will go out the next business day. There is no same-day turn-around. For big weekend events, such as state expos, we reserve the right to require work to be in our office no later than 2 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to that weekend’s show. Please plan ahead. Thank you!

GEnETIc ABnORmALITy TESTInGPlease submit any TH/PHA status on your cattle if you have

not already done so. Please include registration numbers. Status can be viewed on our Web site by clicking on "Search the MA Breed" keying in a registration number and looking at the GAB status. You can obtain the appropriate forms for sample submission on our Web site as well, by clicking on "Genetic Abnormality Information" found on the left side of the homepage. Please note we are now accepting results from AgriGenomics, Igenity Labs or Pfizer Animal Health. ATTEnTIOn ALL BREEDERS SUBmITTInG PHA/TH SAmPLES Please be patient and keep in mind that it takes approximately two to three weeks to process samples and then get the results back to you. It is up to you to forward a photocopy of results to our office. Make sure the registration numbers are listed on the photocopy so we can match the sample with the correct animal. AgriGenomics can be reached at (217) 762-9808 between 1 – 4 p.m. CST; Igenity Labs at (877) 443-6489 or Pfizer Animal Genetics at (877) 233-3362. When mailing samples, enclose a sample submission form with the samples. Refer to the instructions for sample submission for further submission information. Enclose a request for release if you want the results to be sent to the AMAA. These forms can be found on the Web site; www.maine-anjou.org, under the "Genetic Abnormality Information."

Please keep in mind that we currently require all donor

dams and AI sires to have BOTH TH and PHA on file at the AMAA. Owners of such individuals will continue to receive notices until the AMAA has documentation with the status. If the donor dam or AI sire is no longer alive, please submit a disposal code with such information. Granted, the option is available on deceased AI sires to send a sample of thawed semen. Make sure the sample is packaged properly to reduce the chance of crushing the straw through the mail and the lab not having a viable sample to test.

PER AmAA BOARD RULInGBeginning Jan. 1, 2010 performance only registrations

submitted via hard copy will be processed as free for the first eight head and charged $7.50 for each animal amount. Online entries will continue to be done free. PAymEnTS By cREDIT cARD UPDATE

Starting Jan. 1, 2011 we will also be able to accept payment by Discover card in addition to Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Also please note that due to compliance regulations we are no longer able to store your credit card information so if you are an account that pays by credit card, it will be up to you to provide that information each time work is submitted.

TATTOO yEAR LETTER fOR 2010: xTATTOO yEAR LETTER fOR 2011: y TATTOO yEAR LETTER fOR 2012: ZUPcOmInG SHOw InfORmATIOn2011 nATIOnAL JUnIOR SHOw EnTRy DEADLInE:mAy 1, 2011

A rulebook will be mailed out the first part of March and also be posted online at www.maine-anjou.org.

Junior National Maine-Anjou ShowHotel HeadquartersHyatt Regency Crown Center (Downtown Kansas City)2345 McGee St.Kansas City, MO 64108(816) 421-1234Ask for the Chi/Maine/Charolais block. Rates are $95

25March/April 2011

REMINDER TO aMaa MEMBERSHIPFinance charges are now being applied to all accounts that are over 60

days past due. The following charges will apply: $5 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $250 and under; $10 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $251 to $500; $20 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $501 to $1000 and $25 charge per month on an outstanding balance of $1001 and above.

MaPP PaRTIcIPaNTS, PlEaSE NOTEYou should have received your inventory and registration application in early

November. We apologize for the delay in getting those out (programming/printing problems). As listed in the letter you received with the inventories, please note the enrollment for females for 2011 were due in our office by Dec. 1, 2010. Invoicing of $5 per head of 2011 enrolled females will begin in January 2011 (along with billing 2011 dues, if not already submitted). If you have decided the MAPP program is not the best-suited program for your herd, please let us know by Dec. 1, 2010 to avoid being invoiced for 2011 MAPP.

qUESTIONS ON REGISTERINGPlease read through the information given under the “Welcome Note” found

on our homepage at www.maine-anjou.org.

REGISTRaTIONS fOR UPcOMING SHOwSIt is now time to register show animals for winter shows. Please keep in

mind during the winter show season, you will need to allow at least two to three weeks for turn-around on registrations and transfers sent in to our office. If a paper is needed within that time, a rush fee ($25 per eight head) will be required before the work will be completed.

REGISTRaTION NUMBERSOnce an animal is registered, it is backed up that same night to our Web site

at www.maine-anjou.org. It can be viewed the following day by clicking on “Breed Information” then “Search the Maine-Anjou Breed.”

ONlINE BIll PaYING NOw aVaIlaBlEYou can now go to our Web site, www.maine-anjou.org, and click on

“Online Billing” to submit payment by credit card (MasterCard, Visa and American Express and Discover accepted).

2011 DUEThank you to those who have recently submitted your 2011 dues. Please

keep up to date with your AMAA dues!

DUES REqUIREMENTPlease note if a buyer submits a registration and/or transfer from an owner

that is not currently a dues-paid member, that buyer will be charged for the seller’s membership fee or annual dues (adult dues are $100). The exception to this rule is if all animals owned by that individual (non - or inactive member) are being transferred or cancelled at the same time as what the buyer has submitted, the membership fee would be waived. In that regard, work is held until complete payment is received.

faXED RUSHESPlease note when faxing in rush work, it must reach our office by 2 p.m. in

order to be processed in that day's work. If a faxed rush is received after 2 p.m. it will be processed the next business day.

AmericAn mAine-Anjou AssociAtion

P.O. Box 1100 - 204 Marshall Rd. Platte City, MO 64079-1100

AMAA (816) 431-9950Fax (816) 431-9951

Voice (816) 858-9954 - Fax (816) 858-9953www.maine-anjou.orgmaine@kc.rr.com

StaffJohn Boddicker, executive vice presidentDave Steen, commercial developmental

directorDawn Jochim, registrar

Lindsey Broek, Voice editor/director of communications

Kasey Herman, director of youth activitiesRhonda Boddicker, administrative assistant

Tammy Seevers, office assistant

executive committee:Bill Thorne, president

Marty Van Vliet, 1st vice presidentJirl Buck, 2nd vice president

Rick Carlson, secretary/treasurerFred Nessler, at-large

region iRick Carlson - (816) 560-3533

3702 S.W. 224th - Plattsburg, MO 64477John Dickerson - (765) 342-1761

990 Baker Rd. - Martinsville, IN 46151Troy Jones - (419) 648-5870

P.O. Box 127 - Harrod, OH 45850Fred Nessler - (217) 698-0202

536 N. Bruns Lane, Ste. 1 - Springfield, IL 62702

region iiScott Bilslend - (308) 384-6257

608 Ravenwood Dr. - Grand Island, NE 68801Brad Nelson - (712) 263-3453901 Hwy. 39 - Denison, IA 51442

Cory Thomsen - (605) 730-239740460 254th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301Marty Van Vliet - (641) 628-9639372 190th Ave. - Otley, IA 50214

region iiiMark Beauprez - (303) 822-9260

11780 Mimosa Rd. - Byers, CO 80103Jirl Buck - (580) 795-7271

R.R. 1 Box 344A - Madill, OK 73446Josh Enlow - (918) 321-5196

19732 B S. 145th W. Ave. - Sapulpa, OK 74066Bill Thorne - (806) 244-5234

P.O. Box 1057 - Dalhart, TX 79022

At-LargeJerry Adamson - (402) 823-4350HC 74 Box 10 - Cody, NE 69211Mike Holden - (712) 652-3200

559 240th St. - Scranton, IA 51462Barry Nowatzke - (219) 872-6218

9335 W. 200 N - Michigan City, IN 46360

Announcements AnnouncementsSIRE LIST AVAILABLE

Please note, we do have a listing of sires available on our Web site. You will find bulls listed alphabetically by nickname. This is found as “Frequently Used Sires” on the Web site, www.maine-anjou.org.

RUSH ORDERSIf you are selling an animal, we ask that you register and

transfer the animal in a TIMELY MANNER to avoid extra charges and to assure buyers they are purchasing from a reputable business person.

Rushes will be done in the order they are received; the rush fee is currently $25 (covers eight head). If rush work is faxed, it is the breeder’s responsibility to give us a follow up phone call to make sure the work is legible and to cover all fees. It is not our office staff’s responsibility to call breeders who fax in registration work. No work will be released until payment is complete.

We will do our best to complete rush work received in our office by 2 p.m. (Monday-Friday), so it will go out the next business day. There is no same-day turn-around. For big weekend events, such as state expos, we reserve the right to require work to be in our office no later than 2 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to that weekend’s show. Please plan ahead. Thank you!

GEnETIc ABnORmALITy TESTInGPlease submit any TH/PHA status on your cattle if you have

not already done so. Please include registration numbers. Status can be viewed on our Web site by clicking on "Search the MA Breed" keying in a registration number and looking at the GAB status. You can obtain the appropriate forms for sample submission on our Web site as well, by clicking on "Genetic Abnormality Information" found on the left side of the homepage. Please note we are now accepting results from AgriGenomics, Igenity Labs or Pfizer Animal Health. ATTEnTIOn ALL BREEDERS SUBmITTInG PHA/TH SAmPLES Please be patient and keep in mind that it takes approximately two to three weeks to process samples and then get the results back to you. It is up to you to forward a photocopy of results to our office. Make sure the registration numbers are listed on the photocopy so we can match the sample with the correct animal. AgriGenomics can be reached at (217) 762-9808 between 1 – 4 p.m. CST; Igenity Labs at (877) 443-6489 or Pfizer Animal Genetics at (877) 233-3362. When mailing samples, enclose a sample submission form with the samples. Refer to the instructions for sample submission for further submission information. Enclose a request for release if you want the results to be sent to the AMAA. These forms can be found on the Web site; www.maine-anjou.org, under the "Genetic Abnormality Information."

Please keep in mind that we currently require all donor

dams and AI sires to have BOTH TH and PHA on file at the AMAA. Owners of such individuals will continue to receive notices until the AMAA has documentation with the status. If the donor dam or AI sire is no longer alive, please submit a disposal code with such information. Granted, the option is available on deceased AI sires to send a sample of thawed semen. Make sure the sample is packaged properly to reduce the chance of crushing the straw through the mail and the lab not having a viable sample to test.

PER AmAA BOARD RULInGBeginning Jan. 1, 2010 performance only registrations

submitted via hard copy will be processed as free for the first eight head and charged $7.50 for each animal amount. Online entries will continue to be done free. PAymEnTS By cREDIT cARD UPDATE

Starting Jan. 1, 2011 we will also be able to accept payment by Discover card in addition to Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Also please note that due to compliance regulations we are no longer able to store your credit card information so if you are an account that pays by credit card, it will be up to you to provide that information each time work is submitted.

TATTOO yEAR LETTER fOR 2010: xTATTOO yEAR LETTER fOR 2011: y TATTOO yEAR LETTER fOR 2012: ZUPcOmInG SHOw InfORmATIOn2011 nATIOnAL JUnIOR SHOw EnTRy DEADLInE:mAy 1, 2011

A rulebook will be mailed out the first part of March and also be posted online at www.maine-anjou.org.

Junior National Maine-Anjou ShowHotel HeadquartersHyatt Regency Crown Center (Downtown Kansas City)2345 McGee St.Kansas City, MO 64108(816) 421-1234Ask for the Chi/Maine/Charolais block. Rates are $95

26 March/April 2011

Solutions to Common Calving Problems

Each calving season, it is not uncommon for a producer to encounter two rather frequent scenarios: either a handful of calves with genetic defects or dealing with dystocias, despite purchasing “calving ease bulls.” Regardless of herd size or breed, these problems stretch across the country and can greatly impact a producer’s bottom line.

A powerful and practical solution to these challenges is DNA technology, such as the IGENITY® profile. By taking a DNA sample prior to turnout, producers can make better selection decisions and help prevent costly problems in the future.

In the first scenario, a handful of calves with genetic defects such as Pulmonary Hypoplasia Anasarca (PHA) or Tibial Hemimelia (TH) can have a devastating impact on producers’ pocketbooks each year. Especially devastating, since there is an easy way to help avoid the genetic defect by knowing if the bulls are carriers or not, by using DNA technology.

“With IGENITY, you can definitively know whether bulls are carriers for a genetic defect – before they are turned out with cows,” explains Dr. Stewart Bauck, IGENITY executive director of research and development. “For seedstock operations selling bulls to commercial producers, this is extremely important as most commercial producers do not have pedigree information for cows and may not know if their herd has carrier cows. A carrier bull mated with a carrier cow has a 25 percent chance that the resulting calf will be born with the disease and a 50 percent chance that the calf will be a carrier. Knowing the sires’ status is the most cost effective way for commercial producers to avoid perpetuating genetic defects. Taking a DNA sample on bulls, as early as possible, is an efficient way to build a healthy, productive herd.”

In the second scenario, DNA technology can also help identify the “culprit” sires. DNA based sire assignment can identify if one bull is responsible for most of the dystocias in a herd. Having a DNA sample from the potential sires is key for parentage assignment. Unfortunately, most producers have a difficult time getting DNA samples after turnout, so collecting DNA samples at bull breeding soundness exams or prior to turnout can be very important, Bauck adds.

“Another benefit of collecting DNA samples before bulls enter a herd is that producers can make better selection decisions.

Since the IGENITY profile is a comprehensive profile containing the most important production traits, producers can use it along side traditional selection tools to better evaluate bulls for a long list of economically important traits,” says Bauck. “A Maine-Anjou producer, for example, may make breeding and selection decisions using the IGENITY profile to select bulls with high reproductive and carcass scores for traits such as calving ease, docility and marbling.”

By including the comprehensive IGENITY profile into a herd management program, producers can make stronger selection and mating decisions. Simply taking a DNA sample such as a blood spot, a tissue punch from an ear tag or hair from the switch of the tail, enables producers to improve the genetic composition of their herd and help avoid costly mistakes in the future.

To get started, producers can order sample collection kits by contacting their IGENITY sales representative, call 1-877-443-6489 or visit www.igenity.com/beef. Sample collection can be done at anytime or age; however, collecting samples when animals are already being processed may be the most convenient. Planning ahead will ensure the information will be available in time to make selection decisions and provide results at production sales.

®IGENITY is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2011 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved.

by Dr. Stewart Bauck

American Junior Maine-Anjou Association • ajmaa@kc.rr.com • www.maine-anjou.org

Junior Update

2010-2011 Jr. Board Members

2010-2011 AMAA Royalty

Executive Committee:Ryan Jones, President – Region III

3432 Springdale Rd.Ardmore, OK 73401

(580) 222-1008 • jonesryg@yahoo.com

Corey Green, Vice President – At -LargeP.O. Box 590

Des Ark, AR 72040(479) 214-1938 • coreygreen50@hotmail.com

Anna Loftin, Secretary/Treasurer – Region 1169 Loftin Rd.

Elm Grove, LA 71051(318) 676-9129 • kennethloftin@bellsouth.net

Region I Rachael Carlson3702 S.W. 224th

Plattsburg, MO 64477(816) 785-7413 • blondie93@centurytel.net

Region II Bailey Core

859 92nd Ave.Pleasantville, IA 50225

(641) 780-7765 • core.bailey@gmail.comBailey Buck

R.R. 1 Box 344AMadill, OK 73446

(580) 677-2648 • bailey@buckcattle.com

Region III Lisa Reid

14510 Brighton Rd.Brighton, CO 80601

(303) 917-0828 • lisareid28@aol.com

At-LargeMackenzi Dorsey

35297 C.R. 41Eaton, CO 80615

(904) 733-1791 • mdorsey_08@hotmail.com

AdvisorsCandace Muir

19113 Graham Rd.Waynesfield, OH 45896

(419) 604-9832 • muir.37@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Rashele BlakleyP.O. Box 465

Oologah, OK 74053(918) 693-5769 • rashekb@neo.edu

Kids!by Mackenzi Dorsey, At- Large

Queen Carrie ElmoreSouth Carolina

cowgirl52591@aol.com

Junior PrincessesShelby Seymour, TexasChloe Van Vliet, Iowa

The youth of today are the future tomorrow. Now, more than ever, it is imperative we encourage youth to become active in the livestock industry. With constant pressure from animal rights groups, who question practices that have been used for years, it is important our kids be educated and well prepared to educate the misinformed.

Over the past few months, I have had numerous opportunities to spend time working with youth from across the country. Being an active member of the AJMAA and the livestock industry, I know the benefits and tools that come from staying busy with livestock projects.

The past month and a half I have spent working in the livestock office at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. While there, I had the opportunity to take part in junior breed and market show activities. Being behind the scenes, it has given me a whole new perspective on the importance of involving today's youth.

While attending this year's Fort Worth Stock Show I had the privilege of working with several families and their cattle projects. These families work daily to ensure that their cattle are fed, groomed and cared for properly. Getting up early, staying up late and skipping a trip to the mall to go to the barn and feed their livestock on the weekend makes for a responsible, dependable

and hard working individual. One you would like to have on your judging team, in your classroom or running your business.

These are all quality aspects of young individuals that will continue to make our livestock industry flourish.

I challenge and encourage everyone to take the time to get to know the younger kids of your community and lead by example. Answer questions, take an hour out of your day to help with livestock projects, volunteer with your local 4-H or FFA groups. Afterall, they are the future!

27March/April 2011

Solutions to Common Calving Problems

Each calving season, it is not uncommon for a producer to encounter two rather frequent scenarios: either a handful of calves with genetic defects or dealing with dystocias, despite purchasing “calving ease bulls.” Regardless of herd size or breed, these problems stretch across the country and can greatly impact a producer’s bottom line.

A powerful and practical solution to these challenges is DNA technology, such as the IGENITY® profile. By taking a DNA sample prior to turnout, producers can make better selection decisions and help prevent costly problems in the future.

In the first scenario, a handful of calves with genetic defects such as Pulmonary Hypoplasia Anasarca (PHA) or Tibial Hemimelia (TH) can have a devastating impact on producers’ pocketbooks each year. Especially devastating, since there is an easy way to help avoid the genetic defect by knowing if the bulls are carriers or not, by using DNA technology.

“With IGENITY, you can definitively know whether bulls are carriers for a genetic defect – before they are turned out with cows,” explains Dr. Stewart Bauck, IGENITY executive director of research and development. “For seedstock operations selling bulls to commercial producers, this is extremely important as most commercial producers do not have pedigree information for cows and may not know if their herd has carrier cows. A carrier bull mated with a carrier cow has a 25 percent chance that the resulting calf will be born with the disease and a 50 percent chance that the calf will be a carrier. Knowing the sires’ status is the most cost effective way for commercial producers to avoid perpetuating genetic defects. Taking a DNA sample on bulls, as early as possible, is an efficient way to build a healthy, productive herd.”

In the second scenario, DNA technology can also help identify the “culprit” sires. DNA based sire assignment can identify if one bull is responsible for most of the dystocias in a herd. Having a DNA sample from the potential sires is key for parentage assignment. Unfortunately, most producers have a difficult time getting DNA samples after turnout, so collecting DNA samples at bull breeding soundness exams or prior to turnout can be very important, Bauck adds.

“Another benefit of collecting DNA samples before bulls enter a herd is that producers can make better selection decisions.

Since the IGENITY profile is a comprehensive profile containing the most important production traits, producers can use it along side traditional selection tools to better evaluate bulls for a long list of economically important traits,” says Bauck. “A Maine-Anjou producer, for example, may make breeding and selection decisions using the IGENITY profile to select bulls with high reproductive and carcass scores for traits such as calving ease, docility and marbling.”

By including the comprehensive IGENITY profile into a herd management program, producers can make stronger selection and mating decisions. Simply taking a DNA sample such as a blood spot, a tissue punch from an ear tag or hair from the switch of the tail, enables producers to improve the genetic composition of their herd and help avoid costly mistakes in the future.

To get started, producers can order sample collection kits by contacting their IGENITY sales representative, call 1-877-443-6489 or visit www.igenity.com/beef. Sample collection can be done at anytime or age; however, collecting samples when animals are already being processed may be the most convenient. Planning ahead will ensure the information will be available in time to make selection decisions and provide results at production sales.

®IGENITY is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2011 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved.

by Dr. Stewart Bauck

American Junior Maine-Anjou Association • ajmaa@kc.rr.com • www.maine-anjou.org

27

Junior Update

2010-2011 Jr. Board Members

2010-2011 AMAA Royalty

Executive Committee:Ryan Jones, President – Region III

3432 Springdale Rd.Ardmore, OK 73401

(580) 222-1008 • jonesryg@yahoo.com

Corey Green, Vice President – At -LargeP.O. Box 590

Des Ark, AR 72040(479) 214-1938 • coreygreen50@hotmail.com

Anna Loftin, Secretary/Treasurer – Region 1169 Loftin Rd.

Elm Grove, LA 71051(318) 676-9129 • kennethloftin@bellsouth.net

Region I Rachael Carlson3702 S.W. 224th

Plattsburg, MO 64477(816) 785-7413 • blondie93@centurytel.net

Region II Bailey Core

859 92nd Ave.Pleasantville, IA 50225

(641) 780-7765 • core.bailey@gmail.comBailey Buck

R.R. 1 Box 344AMadill, OK 73446

(580) 677-2648 • bailey@buckcattle.com

Region III Lisa Reid

14510 Brighton Rd.Brighton, CO 80601

(303) 917-0828 • lisareid28@aol.com

At-LargeMackenzi Dorsey

35297 C.R. 41Eaton, CO 80615

(904) 733-1791 • mdorsey_08@hotmail.com

AdvisorsCandace Muir

19113 Graham Rd.Waynesfield, OH 45896

(419) 604-9832 • muir.37@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Rashele BlakleyP.O. Box 465

Oologah, OK 74053(918) 693-5769 • rashekb@neo.edu

Kids!by Mackenzi Dorsey, At- Large

Queen Carrie ElmoreSouth Carolina

cowgirl52591@aol.com

Junior PrincessesShelby Seymour, TexasChloe Van Vliet, Iowa

The youth of today are the future tomorrow. Now, more than ever, it is imperative we encourage youth to become active in the livestock industry. With constant pressure from animal rights groups, who question practices that have been used for years, it is important our kids be educated and well prepared to educate the misinformed.

Over the past few months, I have had numerous opportunities to spend time working with youth from across the country. Being an active member of the AJMAA and the livestock industry, I know the benefits and tools that come from staying busy with livestock projects.

The past month and a half I have spent working in the livestock office at the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. While there, I had the opportunity to take part in junior breed and market show activities. Being behind the scenes, it has given me a whole new perspective on the importance of involving today's youth.

While attending this year's Fort Worth Stock Show I had the privilege of working with several families and their cattle projects. These families work daily to ensure that their cattle are fed, groomed and cared for properly. Getting up early, staying up late and skipping a trip to the mall to go to the barn and feed their livestock on the weekend makes for a responsible, dependable

and hard working individual. One you would like to have on your judging team, in your classroom or running your business.

These are all quality aspects of young individuals that will continue to make our livestock industry flourish.

I challenge and encourage everyone to take the time to get to know the younger kids of your community and lead by example. Answer questions, take an hour out of your day to help with livestock projects, volunteer with your local 4-H or FFA groups. Afterall, they are the future!

28 March/April 2011

Junior Shows

Hoosier Beef CongressDec. 3-4, 2010 — Indianapolis, Ind.

Judges: Jirl Buck, Oklahoma & John Rayfield, Texas — heifers

Kirk Stierwalt, Oklahoma — steers

Kansas Beef Expo Dec. 11-12, 2010 — Hutchinson, Kan.

Judges: Jason Hoffman, Nebraska(heifers, Ring A; steers, Ring B)

Krisha Custis, Oklahoma(heifers, Ring B; steers, Ring A)

Michigan Winter ClassicDec. 10-12, 2010 — E. Lansing, Mich.Judges: Jamie Mullinix, Illinois — heifers

Randy Mullinix, Illinois — steers

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by DJ Martin, Bargersville, Ind.

Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleExhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Logan Bracy, Quincy, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Ivy Ostler, Michigantown, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Clint Shireman, Wanatah, Ind.

Grand Champion Maine-Anjou SteerExhibited by Samantha Brooke, Corunna, Ind.

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Kaitlyn Bonham, Freeland, Mich.

Grand Champion Female — Ring A & BExhibited by Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Laine Radar, Delphi, Ind.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned FemaleExhibited by Allison Hyder, Morenci, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Chris Maye, Quincy, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Tanner Lindorf, Rolling Prairie, Ind.

Junior Shows

Reserve Grand Champion Female — Ring A & B

Exhibited by Seth Plendl, Kingsley, Iowa

Ohio AGR Holiday ClassicDec. 11-13, 2010 — Columbus, Ohio

Judges: John DeClerk, Iowa(heifers, Ring A; steers, Ring A)

Mike Hall, California(heifers, Ring B; steers, Ring B)

Grand Champion Female Champion Overall — Ring A

Exhibited by Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio

Reserve Champion Female — Ring AReserve Grand Champion Overall

Female — Ring BExhibited by Sam Grauer, Shiloh, Ohio

Grand Champion MaineTainer — Ring A & B

Exhibited by Beau Bremer, St. Edward, Neb.

Reserve Grand ChampionSteer — Ring B

Exhibited by Brooke Jensen, Courtland, Kan.

Grand Champion Steer — Ring A & B3rd Overall Ring A & B

Exhibited by Cassie Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer — Ring A

Exhibited by Cody Hrabe, Stockton, Kan.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female — Ring B

Exhibited by Jarrett Wagner, Erie, Colo.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainerFemale — Ring A

Exhibited by Ashley Oliver, Dunlap, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Female — Ring B

Exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

29March/April 2011

Junior Shows

Hoosier Beef CongressDec. 3-4, 2010 — Indianapolis, Ind.

Judges: Jirl Buck, Oklahoma & John Rayfield, Texas — heifers

Kirk Stierwalt, Oklahoma — steers

Kansas Beef Expo Dec. 11-12, 2010 — Hutchinson, Kan.

Judges: Jason Hoffman, Nebraska(heifers, Ring A; steers, Ring B)

Krisha Custis, Oklahoma(heifers, Ring B; steers, Ring A)

Michigan Winter ClassicDec. 10-12, 2010 — E. Lansing, Mich.Judges: Jamie Mullinix, Illinois — heifers

Randy Mullinix, Illinois — steers

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by DJ Martin, Bargersville, Ind.

Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleExhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Logan Bracy, Quincy, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Ivy Ostler, Michigantown, Ind.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Clint Shireman, Wanatah, Ind.

Grand Champion Maine-Anjou SteerExhibited by Samantha Brooke, Corunna, Ind.

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Kaitlyn Bonham, Freeland, Mich.

Grand Champion Female — Ring A & BExhibited by Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Laine Radar, Delphi, Ind.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned FemaleExhibited by Allison Hyder, Morenci, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Chris Maye, Quincy, Mich.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Tanner Lindorf, Rolling Prairie, Ind.

Junior Shows

Reserve Grand Champion Female — Ring A & B

Exhibited by Seth Plendl, Kingsley, Iowa

Ohio AGR Holiday ClassicDec. 11-13, 2010 — Columbus, Ohio

Judges: John DeClerk, Iowa(heifers, Ring A; steers, Ring A)

Mike Hall, California(heifers, Ring B; steers, Ring B)

Grand Champion Female Champion Overall — Ring A

Exhibited by Cameron Alexander, Sabina, Ohio

Reserve Champion Female — Ring AReserve Grand Champion Overall

Female — Ring BExhibited by Sam Grauer, Shiloh, Ohio

Grand Champion MaineTainer — Ring A & B

Exhibited by Beau Bremer, St. Edward, Neb.

Reserve Grand ChampionSteer — Ring B

Exhibited by Brooke Jensen, Courtland, Kan.

Grand Champion Steer — Ring A & B3rd Overall Ring A & B

Exhibited by Cassie Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer — Ring A

Exhibited by Cody Hrabe, Stockton, Kan.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female — Ring B

Exhibited by Jarrett Wagner, Erie, Colo.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainerFemale — Ring A

Exhibited by Ashley Oliver, Dunlap, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Female — Ring B

Exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

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Grand Champion Steer — Ring AExhibited by Elizabeth Pugh, Louisville, Ohio

Grand Champion Steer — Ring BExhibited by Cody Maxwell, Valpraiso, Ind.

Reserve Grand ChampionSteer — Ring A & B

Exhibited by Austin Trbovich, Waynesburg, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female — Ring B

Exhibited by Austin Garner, Hamilton, Ohio

Nebraska AGR Winter PreviewDec. 18, 2010 — Lincoln, Neb.Judge: Kirk Stierwalt, Oklahoma

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleExhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Nick Jones, Williamsburg, Iowa

Junior Shows

Reserve Grand ChampionMaineTainer Female — Ring A

Exhibited by Dustin Cunningham, Coolville, Ohio

Grand ChampionMaineTainer Female — Ring A & B

5th Overall — Ring AExhibited by Jordan Gilbert, Greenfield, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Torrie Ferrari, Dayton, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa

Eat More Beef

Junior ShowsSioux Empire Farm Show

Jan. 28-29, 2011 — Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Judge: Brigham Stewart, Kansas

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Chyann Smith, Storm Lake, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Torrie Ferrari, Dayton, Iowa

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Seth Plendl, Kingsley, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Eric Meyer, Rowan, Iowa

Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Gracie Russell, Prescott, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Exhibited by Cassie Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Grand Champion MaineTainer SteerExhibited by Lacey Lauterbach, Van Meter, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Steer

Exhibited by Hunter Dischler, Richland Center, Wis.

ReminderNational Junior Maine-Anjou Show

June 26 - July 1, 2011Kansas City, MO

Entries due May 1!

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Grand Champion Steer — Ring AExhibited by Elizabeth Pugh, Louisville, Ohio

Grand Champion Steer — Ring BExhibited by Cody Maxwell, Valpraiso, Ind.

Reserve Grand ChampionSteer — Ring A & B

Exhibited by Austin Trbovich, Waynesburg, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female — Ring B

Exhibited by Austin Garner, Hamilton, Ohio

Nebraska AGR Winter PreviewDec. 18, 2010 — Lincoln, Neb.Judge: Kirk Stierwalt, Oklahoma

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleExhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Nick Jones, Williamsburg, Iowa

Junior Shows

Reserve Grand ChampionMaineTainer Female — Ring A

Exhibited by Dustin Cunningham, Coolville, Ohio

Grand ChampionMaineTainer Female — Ring A & B

5th Overall — Ring AExhibited by Jordan Gilbert, Greenfield, Ohio

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Torrie Ferrari, Dayton, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa

Eat More Beef

Junior ShowsSioux Empire Farm Show

Jan. 28-29, 2011 — Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Judge: Brigham Stewart, Kansas

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female Exhibited by Chyann Smith, Storm Lake, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Torrie Ferrari, Dayton, Iowa

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Seth Plendl, Kingsley, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Female

Exhibited by Eric Meyer, Rowan, Iowa

Grand Champion SteerExhibited by Gracie Russell, Prescott, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Steer Exhibited by Cassie Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Grand Champion MaineTainer SteerExhibited by Lacey Lauterbach, Van Meter, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer Steer

Exhibited by Hunter Dischler, Richland Center, Wis.

ReminderNational Junior Maine-Anjou Show

June 26 - July 1, 2011Kansas City, MO

Entries due May 1!

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Open Shows

Sioux Empire Farm ShowJan. 27, 2011 — Sioux Falls, South DakotaJudge: Barry Callies, Howard, South Dakota

Grand Champion BullExhibited by Bushy Park Farm, Mitchell, S.D.

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Bushy Park Farm, Mitchell, S.D.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Eastview Maines, Jasper, Minn.

Reserve Grand Champion BullExhibited by Eastview Maines, Jasper, Minn.

Black Hills Stock ShowFeb. 4, 2011 — Rapid City, South DakotaJudge: Clint Rusk, Brookings, South Dakota

Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Holt Bros., Aberdeen, S.D. &

AC Cattle, Norfolk, Neb.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleExhibited by Blume Cattle, Highmore, S.D.

Grand Champion BullExhibited by Weber Bros., Highmore, S.D.

Reserve Grand Champion BullExhibited by Weber Bros., Highmore, S.D.

Reminder2011 membership fees are due by March 10 to be

included in the herd reference issue of the Voice!

2011 Fort Worth Stock Show & RodeoFort Worth, TexasJan 28-30, 2011

MAINE-ANJOU CHAMPIONS

Grand Champion FemaleDJC Walkie Talkie

Champion Junior YearlingMarch 19, 2009

Sire: Hall’s Legacy Plus 738GDam: EC Pocahontas 387R

Exhibited by Kaitlin Bell, Nowata, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleBK Wiggles 926

Champion Summer YearlingMay 8, 2009

Sire: DMCC Limited Edition 4FDam: BK Lucky Lady 3323

Exhibited by Emry Wood, Stratford, Okla.

Grand Champion BullBBBN X3 1039X

Champion Junior Bull Calf ○ DIv. 2March 15, 2010

Sire: GVC Statesman 4R ETDam: Boss Beauty 84M

Exhibited by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

Reserve Grand Champion BullOHL Score Board 21X

Reserve Junior Bull Calf ○ Div. 2March 10, 2010

Sire: GEF Open BarDam: SLC Whitney 18S

Exhibited by Chelsea Richison, Bristow, Okla.

Judge: Jim Gillooly, Indiana

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Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleAnita Loan

Class 6 Winner May 10, 2009

Sire: HollywoodDam: Whiskey Girl

Exhibited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

Reserve Grand ChampionMaineTainer Female

DJC Wave At LuluClass 5 WinnerSept. 10, 2009

Sire: Heat WaveDam: Miss Bourbon

Exhibited by Ty Bell, Nowata, Okla.

MAINETainer CHAMPIONS

Junior Maine-Anjou ShowJudge: Les Wankel, Illinois

Grand Champion FemaleMinn Miley 5X

March 7, 2010Sire: DMCC Lamborgini

Dam: JSC Katie 1SExhibited by Delaney Klas, Southmayd, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleRNYL SupriseMarch 16, 2009

Sire: GEF Dirty Hairy Dam: WLTR Dora 25R

Exhibited by Mabree Haliburton, Waco, Texas

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Grand Champion FemaleJJN Moulan Rouge T1X

Class 68 WinnerMay 4, 2010

Sire: DSMA QuigleyDam: RJS Miss Cocoa

Exhibited by 4J Family Partnership, Parker, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleVMA Ginas Lady

Class 73 WinnerApril 7, 2008

Sire: VMA Xpalidoucious 1XDam: Cornerstone Gina 12G

Exhibited by Diamond S Maine-Anjou, Stanton, Texas

Fullblood Champions

Grand Champion BullJJN Quincy 49XClass 77 WinnerMarch 8, 2010

Sire: DSMA QuigleyDam: RJS Miss Lissa 101S

Exhibited by 4J Family Partnership, Parker, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion BullDSMA WarlordClass 78 Winner

July 10, 2009Sire: VMA Max 15N

Dam: MROA Miss Treasures 758TExhibited by Diamond S Maine-Anjou, Stanton, Texas

Grand Champion FemaleJJN Moulan Rouge T1X

Class 68 WinnerMay 4, 2010

Sire: DSMA QuigleyDam: RJS Miss Cocoa

Exhibited by 4J Family Partnership, Parker, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleVMA Ginas Lady

Class 73 WinnerApril 7, 2008

Sire: VMA Xpalidoucious 1XDam: Cornerstone Gina 12G

Exhibited by Diamond S Maine-Anjou, Stanton, Texas

Fullblood Champions

Grand Champion BullJJN Quincy 49XClass 77 WinnerMarch 8, 2010

Sire: DSMA QuigleyDam: RJS Miss Lissa 101S

Exhibited by 4J Family Partnership, Parker, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion BullDSMA WarlordClass 78 Winner

July 10, 2009Sire: VMA Max 15N

Dam: MROA Miss Treasures 758TExhibited by Diamond S Maine-Anjou, Stanton, Texas

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MAINE-ANJOU FEMALE DIVISION CHAMPIONS

Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 1BK Xcursion 014

April 4, 2010Sire: BKRI Trendsetter 501T

Dam: BK Uno 809Exhibited by Ladd Landgraf, Madill, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 1DJC Xceptional 005

May 1, 2010Sire: BK Unlimited Power 472

Dam: BK Supermodel 610Exhibited by Ty Bell, Nowata, Okla.

Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 2

DJC Xstasy 002March 25, 2010

Sire: SLC Sooner 101MDam: Collins Diamond Ms 307N

Exhibited by Kaitlin Bell, Nowata, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf ○ Div. 2

BK XXA 017Feb. 26, 2010

Sire: SLC Sooner 101MDam: Pannell Miss 939

Exhibited by Lisa Reid, Brighton, Colo.

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf

BK3R Why Not Play 9009Sept. 25, 2009

Sire: HAA Wisdom 505SDam: DCC Playmate 267K

Exhibited by Avry Wood, Stratford, Okla.

Champion Senior Heifer CalfBK3R Who’s Playing

Sept. 25, 2009Sire: HAA Wisdom 505S

Dam: DCC Playmate 267KExhibited by Trey Moore, Madill, Okla.

Reserve Champion Summer YearlingWLTR Gretchen 5W ET

May 3, 2009Sire: Mr. BKR 20K

Dam: WLTR Claire 29LExhibited by Connor Rogers, Elk City, Okla.

Reserve Champion Junior YearlingDRCC Miss Whirlwind

April 21, 2009Sire: DRCC Triple WaveDam: DRCC Miss Katura

Exhibited by Reighly Blakley, Oolagah, Okla.

Champion Cow-Calf CJDS Monas Contender

Sept. 16, 2008Sire: HAA Contender 243P

Dam: CJDS Mona LisaExhibited by Hayley Hamilton, Centervile, Texas

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Premier Breeder :Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla

Premier Exhibitor :Kaitlin Bell, Nowata, Okla.

MAINE-ANJOU Bull DIVISION CHAMPIONS

Champion Junior Bull Calf ○ Div. 1

RAH The SituationAug. 2, 2010

Sire: FRYE The MessengerDam: BJ Lady WS 679S

Exhibited by Ryan Holaway, Chico, Texas

Champion Summer Yearling BullMLTN Cowboy Cool 141W

May 6, 2009Sire: Jensen Just Chill 156Dam: MLTN Cortana R42

Exhibited by Melton Family Farms, Mutual, Okla.

Champion Senior Bull CalfMEH Thunder 911W

Oct. 19, 2009Sire: TJSC Hot Commodity

Dam: MEF 11LExhibited by Chasey Hull, Poteau, Okla.

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Bull

SZG SageMay 22, 2009

Sire: HAA Wisdom 505SDam: BK Pretty Baby 411P

Exhibited by Zane Hay, Marlin, Texas

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Bull

BPF Wanamaker 77WMarch 10, 2009

Sire: DCC Smokin Joe 157PDam: DCC Playmate 406K

Exhibited by Par 5 Cattle Co., Lake City, S.D.

Champion Junior Yearling BullDCF Wango Tango

April 24, 2009Sire: CMAC Hard Core

Dam: DCC Playmate 131RExhibited by Courtney Dickerson,

Martinsville, Ind.

Champion Senior Yearling BullDBRS White Lightening 216U

April 4, 2008Sire: DCC Hard Drive 138RDam: DCC Playmate 406K

Exhibited by Davis Brothers Cattle Co.,Waxahachie, Texas

Champion Breeder’s GroupChampion Best Four Head

Exhibited by Diamonds in the Rough,

Oolagah, Okla.

Premier Breeder :Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla

Premier Exhibitor :Kaitlin Bell, Nowata, Okla.

MAINE-ANJOU Bull DIVISION CHAMPIONS

Champion Junior Bull Calf ○ Div. 1

RAH The SituationAug. 2, 2010

Sire: FRYE The MessengerDam: BJ Lady WS 679S

Exhibited by Ryan Holaway, Chico, Texas

Champion Summer Yearling BullMLTN Cowboy Cool 141W

May 6, 2009Sire: Jensen Just Chill 156Dam: MLTN Cortana R42

Exhibited by Melton Family Farms, Mutual, Okla.

Champion Senior Bull CalfMEH Thunder 911W

Oct. 19, 2009Sire: TJSC Hot Commodity

Dam: MEF 11LExhibited by Chasey Hull, Poteau, Okla.

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Bull

SZG SageMay 22, 2009

Sire: HAA Wisdom 505SDam: BK Pretty Baby 411P

Exhibited by Zane Hay, Marlin, Texas

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling Bull

BPF Wanamaker 77WMarch 10, 2009

Sire: DCC Smokin Joe 157PDam: DCC Playmate 406K

Exhibited by Par 5 Cattle Co., Lake City, S.D.

Champion Junior Yearling BullDCF Wango Tango

April 24, 2009Sire: CMAC Hard Core

Dam: DCC Playmate 131RExhibited by Courtney Dickerson,

Martinsville, Ind.

Champion Senior Yearling BullDBRS White Lightening 216U

April 4, 2008Sire: DCC Hard Drive 138RDam: DCC Playmate 406K

Exhibited by Davis Brothers Cattle Co.,Waxahachie, Texas

Champion Breeder’s GroupChampion Best Four Head

Exhibited by Diamonds in the Rough,

Oolagah, Okla.

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Maine-AnjouC a t t l e t h a t f i t

Commercial AcceptanceDistinguished Quality

Always in the Spotlight

American Maine-Anjou AssociationP.O. Box 1100 • 204 Marshall Rd.

Platte City, MO 64079 • (816) 431-9950 • www.maine-anjou.org • maine@kc.rr.com

A breed excelling in performance, feed efficiency, disposition and superb carcass traits, Maine-Anjou cattle have it all. The Maine-Anjou breed has been a strong force in the cattle industry, bringing outstanding traits to both the cow/calf and feedlot producers and dominating in the showring.

Maine-Anjou cattle are the commercial cattleman’s dream, offering top-producing females, high performing feedlot steers and bulls that are highly sought after. Maine-Anjou females are some of the best in the cattle industry. High average daily gains to oustanding carcass qualities, Maine-Anjou steers excel by any

standard. Maine-Anjou bulls are in high demand bringing forth an array of quality genetics that cattlemen are looking for.

Maine-Anjou cattle are known for their ability to dominate in the showring. Their eye appeal is second to none and with their gentle nature, exhibitors can show at ease. Winning numerous supreme champion honors, they are one of the top sought after by serious showmen.

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Maine-AnjouC a t t l e t h a t f i t

Commercial AcceptanceDistinguished Quality

Always in the Spotlight

American Maine-Anjou AssociationP.O. Box 1100 • 204 Marshall Rd.

Platte City, MO 64079 • (816) 431-9950 • www.maine-anjou.org • maine@kc.rr.com

A breed excelling in performance, feed efficiency, disposition and superb carcass traits, Maine-Anjou cattle have it all. The Maine-Anjou breed has been a strong force in the cattle industry, bringing outstanding traits to both the cow/calf and feedlot producers and dominating in the showring.

Maine-Anjou cattle are the commercial cattleman’s dream, offering top-producing females, high performing feedlot steers and bulls that are highly sought after. Maine-Anjou females are some of the best in the cattle industry. High average daily gains to oustanding carcass qualities, Maine-Anjou steers excel by any

standard. Maine-Anjou bulls are in high demand bringing forth an array of quality genetics that cattlemen are looking for.

Maine-Anjou cattle are known for their ability to dominate in the showring. Their eye appeal is second to none and with their gentle nature, exhibitors can show at ease. Winning numerous supreme champion honors, they are one of the top sought after by serious showmen.

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Junior Show Judge Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla. Oct. 28 & 29, 2010 ● Kansas City, Mo.

2010 American Royal Junior Maine-Anjou Show

Reserve Grand Champion FemaleDJC Walkie Talkie 912

March 19, 2009Sire: Hall’s Legacy Plus ● Dam: EC Pocahontas 387R

Exhibited by: Kaitlin Bell, Nowata, Okla.

Grand Champion FemaleGCC Sooner Miss 224W

April 2, 2009Sire: SLC Sooner 101M ● Dam: GCC Miss Whiskey 4/67

Exhibited by: Lauren Slover, Tishomingo, Okla.

Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleAnita Loan May 10, 2009

Sire: Hollywood ● Dam: Whiskey GirlExhibited by: Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

Reserve Grand Champion MaineTainer FemaleMs Sweet Whiskey

April 10, 2009 Sire: Heat Wave ● Dam: Fatty Patty

Exhibited by: Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

Judge Kyle Conley, Sulphur, Okla., sorted through an extremely competitive set of Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer females in this year’s American Royal junior show. Rising to the top of the Maine-Anjou division was Lauren Slover, Tishomingo, Okla., with GCC Sooner Miss 224W, an April 4, 2009 daughter of SLC Sooner 101M. Reserve honors were claimed by DJC Walkie Talkie 912, a March 19, 2009 daugh-ter of Hall’s Legacy Plus, shown by Kaitlin Bell, Nowata, Okla. Congratulations to Lauren and Kaitlin on a successful American Royal junior show! As usual, the MaineTainer show proved to be a tough one. Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark., rose to the top with Anita Loan, a May 5, 2009 daughter of Hollywood. She was later crowned champion over all breeds. Reserve honors were presented to Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa with Ms Sweet Whiskey, an April 10, 2009 daughter of Heat Wave. Congratulations to Mason and Nick on their continued suc-cess!

Please note the 2010 American Royal Junior show results were not run in the January/February Maine-Anjou Voice. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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June 26 - July 1, 2011

HOTEL INFORMATION

Headquarters

Hyatt Regency Crown Center2345 McGee St.

Kansas City, MO 64079(816) 421-1234

Block: Charolais, Maine, ChiRate: $95

OWNERSHIP AND ENTRY DEADLINE MAY 1, 2011

Tentative Schedule

Sunday, June 261 p.m. Cattle must be in place11 - 3 p.m. Cattle and Contest Check-In12 p.m. Queen and Princess Interviews3:30 p.m. Cattleman’s Challenge6:30 p.m. Lineup for Opening Ceremonies7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies (all 3 breeds)

Monday, June 278 a.m. Cattle in Place8 a.m. Advisor/Delegate Meeting9:30 a.m. Salesmanship Contest1 p.m. Fitting Demonstration with Chuck McCullough2:30 p.m. Speech Contest

Tuesday, June 288 a.m. Cattle in Place9:30 a.m. She’s A Lady Futurity10 a.m. Cook-Off Contest12:30 p.m. Team Fitting Contest4 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest7 p.m. Adult Showmanship

Wednesday, June 298 a.m. Cattle in Place8 a.m. Showmanship3 p.m. Chili Cook-Off6 p.m. Annual Meeting

Thursday, June 308 a.m. Cattle in Place7:30 a.m. Prospect, Progress Steers MaineTainer Heifers Bred & Owned Bulls7 p.m. Annual Banquet (with Chianina)

Friday, July 18 a.m. Cattle in Place8 a.m. Maine-Anjou Heifer show

Cattle are released at the end of the show

P.O. Box 1100Platte City, MO 64079

(816) 431-9950ajmaa@kc.rr.com

www.maine-anjou.org/junior

The 2011 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show is being held in conjunction with the Charolais Junior Heifer Show and the Chianina Junior Heifer Show.

Watch your mailbox for the rulebook!

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Maine-Anjou

Practical, Profitable, PredictableP.O. Box 1100

Platte City, MO 64079www.maine-anjou.org

maine@kc.rr.com

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Maine-Anjou

Practical, Profitable, PredictableP.O. Box 1100

Platte City, MO 64079www.maine-anjou.org

maine@kc.rr.com

The cutting-edge method of buying and selling Maine-Anjou cattle!

Selling Frozen Genetics and Live Catttle Via the Internet.Opportunities for online production sales.

Check www.maine-anjou.org or www.etcow.com for more information!Contact Tyler Humphrey 419.230.3450

www.maineexpress.net

Next Sale March 8!

Fancy Creek Farms Complete Semen and Embryo Tank Dispersal!

Some of the best Fullblood, Purebred & MaineTainer genetics represented!

It’s a can’t miss!

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New Junior Members

ArkAnsAsHailey Hudlow Fayetteville, AR (479) 361-2859

Trapper Padgett Conway, AR (501) 377-3336

Wyatt Rongey Booneville, AR (479) 849-0440

Katlyn Tunstill Fayetteville, AR (479) 643-3209

CALIFOrnIAStewart Andres Woodland, CA (530) 662-8789

Brittany Barnett Bakersfield, CA (661) 588-8501

Marc Miranda Prather, CA (559) 360-2167

COLOrAdOAndie Kay Cunningham Larkspur, CO (303) 814-8947

Taylor Lopez Atwood, CO (970) 580-0998

COnneCtICut Taylor LopezHarwington, CT (860) 485-0648

FLOrIdAMorgan Blommel Dade City, FL (352) 567-2795

Makayla Keeney Ft. Pierce, FL (772) 216-7142

geOrgIAKaitlin Canady Doccoa, GA

ILLInOIsRiley Dynes Annawan, IL (309) 936-7083

Madison Flack North Henderson, IL (309) 972-5505

Mason Flack North Henderson, IL (309) 972-5505

Jolie Johnson Waterman, IL (815) 252-7902

Jessica Lynn Tompkins London Mills, IL (309) 778-2022

Tatum Willms Gilman, IL

IndIAnAJessica Carmichael Bloomington, IN (812) 327-0989

Megan Ferrell Frankfort, IN (765) 654-6960

Joshlyn Held Linton, IN (812) 659-3765

Hanna Martin Bargersville, IN (317) 422-1267

Justin Lee Phillips Clayton, IN (317) 539-6362

Ty Rininger New Palestine, IN (317) 861-9983

Colton Shamblin Liberty, IN (765) 458-7665

Jayde Sills Poneto, IN (260) 694-6479

Justin Wyatt Wolf Larwill, IN (260) 327-3594

IOwABrittany Batterson Harcourt, IA

Karver Brown Webb, IA (712) 838-4846

Kaylee Brown Webb, IA (712) 838-4846

Kara Christensen Adel, IA (515) 993-3108

Rylee Conrad Bennett, IA (563) 893-2352

Austin Ehlers Storm Lake, IA (712) 732-3957

Joni Erwin Crawfordsville, IA (319) 658-2555

Lisa Irons Northwood, IA (641) 324-1596

Jace Ites Alden, IA (515) 859-7829

Nicole Johnson Carpenter, IA (641) 713-2421

Landon Johnson Carpenter, IA (614) 713-2421

Mandy Kohlhaas Livermore, IA (515) 379-2358

Brandon Lafrenz Walcott, IA (563) 388-9669

Ethan McGohan Mt. Pleasant, IA (319) 254-2287

Garrett Moeller Miles, IA (563) 682-7647

Ashley Olivier Adel, IA (580) 541-2589

Andrew Poggemiller Burlington, IA (319) 937-5181

William Reever Glidden, IA (712) 659-2350

Clayton Robison Winfield, IA (319) 461-1226

Gracie Russell Prescott, IA (641) 335-2346

Jenel Wenndt Lowden, IA (563) 941-7678

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Breanne Wilhite Waukee, IA (515) 987-6020

Tanner Woodson Central City, IA (319) 360-5463

KansasJames DeRouchey St. Marys, KS (785) 437-6488

Jack A. Habjan Linwood, KS (785) 331-7686

Dalton Hilt Louisburg, KS (913) 837-3735

Madison Kay Loschke Carbondale, KS (785) 836-9709

louisianaKimberly Rodriguez Keithville, LA

marylandApril Troyer Street, MD (443) 307-6290

michiganQuentin Andrews Imlay, MI (810) 656-5119

Taylor Deyarmond Bath, MI (517) 202-1541

Kelly Goolsby Columbus, MI (989) 600-8298

Ryan Judge Remus, MI (989) 967-8310

Elizabeth Kavanagh Armada, MI (586) 531-6011

Amber Pickard Hasting, MI (269) 948-3726

Laken Polega Unionville, MI (989) 674-2799

minnesotaJacob Hanson Rose Creek, MN (507) 584-6813

James Knudsen Peterson, MN (507) 875-2865

missouriCassidy Barker Kearney, MO (816) 873-0102

Gregory Connell Eugene, MO (573) 498-6152

Dustin Daehn Cuba, MO (573) 885-7552

mississippiEmily Banes Quitman, MS (601) 692-6404

Todd Broadhead Collins, MS (601) 670-5279

Ashley Ivy Soso, MS (601) 498-3852

montanaTucker Morris Augusta, MT (406) 467-2402

Allie Nelson Great Falls, MT (406) 205-4528

nebrasKaTori Meysenburg Osceola, NE (402) 747-8945

Chris Pohlmeier Lawrence, NE (402) 756-7251

new yorKBecky Kron Lancaster, NY

ohio Christopher Davis Kingston, OH (740) 642-3819

Zachary Meyer Celina, OH (419) 942-1920

Leroy Neeb Helena, OH (419) 638-6801

Macy Roell Farmersville, OH (937) 696-2872

Kort Sutherland Lakeview, OH (419) 568-1468

Darrington White Manchester, OH (937) 681-8099

oKlahomaColton Booth Tahlequah, OK (918) 456-3027

Kaleb Brooks Muldrow, OK (918) 575-5596

Tiffany Cox Fairfax, OK (918) 698-1938

Bralee Giblet Hydro, OK (405) 663-4083

Emory Gray Ada, OK (580) 436-4060

Nichole E. Hartin Madill, OK (580) 795-6537

Michael Hatter Morrison, OK (580) 724-9214

Qwen Hatter Morrison, OK (580) 724-9214

Wade Martin Prague, OK (405) 567-5097

Daniel Miller Castle, OK (918) 623-1069

Ryan Sherry Holdenville, OK (405) 221-1325

Payton Sweeten Gene Autry, OK (580) 294-3335

Chance Sweeten Gene Autry, OK (580) 294-3335

New Junior Members

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Dallas Tillison Checotah, OK

Sawyer Vaughan Boise City, OK (580) 426-2239

Gabrielle Woods Coalgate, OK (580) 428-3322

Parker Cantrell Collinsville, OK (918) 760-7424

pennyslavaniaHillary Morgan Georgetown, PA (724) 777-5529

Jessica Lynn Myers York, PA (717) 741-5041

Brent Stufflet Lenhartsville, PA (610) 562-1421

south DakotaTanner Mertens Milbank, SD (605) 432-1424

tennesseeColten Dotson Petersburg, TN (931) 205-1850

Aly Hargrave Taft, TN (931) 438-3366

Peyton Hix Springfield, TN (615) 382-4256

texasLindsey Arnold McKinney, TX (972) 547-6274

Emma Beebe Wylie, TX (972) 429-0989

Katelin Berry Stratford, TX (806) 366-2421

Tiffany Bullock Red Oak, TX (972) 842-2139

Shelbi Brooke Clark Terrell, TX (972) 524-2454

Maggie Devrow Mexia, TX (254) 485-2201

Brett Hadley Santa Fe, TX (409) 877-3568

Hayley Hamilton Centerville, TX

Adam Olsen Huntsville, TX (936) 291-6178

Gary Ousley Colorado City, TX (325) 933-3016

Joshua Perez Alamo, TX (956) 223-9339

Sierra Price Albany, TX (325) 762-2882

Skyler Raburn Hazel, TX

Emmalee Shaw Crosby, TX (281) 328-3057

Elizabeth Watson Plano, TX (972) 208-0821

Colton West Farmersville, TX (903) 456-4258

New Junior Members

utahLawson Merritt Mendon, UT (435) 753-5773

Jessica Oelke Ogden, UT (801) 920-3775

viRGiniaSarah-Jane French Cumberland, VA (804) 564-4453

John Thomas Heyl White Post, VA (540) 837-2387

Taylor L. Wright Staunton, VA (540) 457-1100

WisConsinNick Cook Elkhorn, WI (262) 723-4861

Tyler Tonkin Mineral Point, WI (608) 987-2904

Mykel Wedig Darlington, WI (608) 776-4123

New Adult MembersARIZONAHerd Prefix: HBAC H Bar A Cattle Amy Stewart &Brian Humphrey P.O. Box 894 Pima, AZ 85543 (928) 651-4456

CALIFORNIAHerd Prefix: KBTD Kevin Buffett P.O. Box 548 Creston, CA 93432 (805) 674-9440

Herd Prefix: PON Poncetta Farms, Inc. David & Michael Poncetta 9027 Forest Oaks Court Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 978-3320

Herd Prefix: ASHT Ashley Taylor 1699 Prairie Dog Drive Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 928-3219

GEORGIAHerd Prefix: MCQ Paul McQuaig 276 Crepe Myrtle Circle Ocilla, GA 31774 (229) 468-3351

ILLINOISHerd Prefix: KSY Kelsey Curtis 964 C.R. 1550 N. Bone Gap, IL 64060 (618) 446-3134

Herd Prefix: RLMR Ross Lentman 24213 N. 300 E. Rd. Long Point, IL 61333 (317) 514-6389

Herd Prefix: GXA Graves-Alexander Joint Venture Troy Alexander &Preston Graves 3504 Peach Tree Drive Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 899-3426

INDIANAHerd Prefix: FB FB Cattle Co. Fred Butts 11583 S. U.S. Hwy. 41 Terra Haute, IN 47802 (812) 239-8401

Herd Prefix: BJFC Beau Frey 8385 E. 275 S. Peru, IN 46970 (574) 727-5144

Herd Prefix: JZCC JZCC Cattle Co. Cory & Erica Jesswein 29168 Chicago Trail New Carlisle, IN 46552 (574) 277-6649

Herd Prefix: RALA Rebecca Lasher 6593 W. Old Rd. 64 Huntingburg, IN 47542 (812) 536-4574

Herd Prefix: SBSS Todd Shireman & Sons Todd, Clint & Nate Shireman 9266 W. 900 S. Wanatah, IN 46390 (219) 733-2813

Herd Prefix: SHIV Shively Show Stock Steve Shively 4528 E. S.R. 120 Fremont, IN 46737 (260) 495-3412

Herd Prefix: SPRJ Jennie Springer 7043 C.R. 39 Spencerville, IN 46788 (260) 238-4371

IOWAHerd Prefix: BF Brian Brenny 1302 Simon Ave. Carroll, IA 51401 (515) 231-4804

Herd Prefix: PKED Pat Kedley 119 Roosevelt Ave. Lowden, IA 52255 (563) 682-7561

Herd Prefix: BOT Bradley Otto 3811 S Ave. Manning, IA 51455 (712) 653-2124

Herd Prefix: SFCK Rick Stevenson 1773 115th Place Knoxville, IA 50138 (641) 842-5509

KANSASHerd Prefix: CPH Carl Hanna 15555 E. 37th N. Wichita, KS 67228 (316) 733-1877

KENTUCKYHerd Prefix: GAWA Anderson Farms Gary, Aaron & Wes Anderson 3953 Burlington Pike Burlington, KY 41005 (859) 630-1520

MICHIGANHerd Prefix: HMB Heather & Megan Barnett 4191 Williamston Rd. Stockbridge, MI 49285 (517) 589-9622

Herd Prefix: BRRF Brad Deyarmond 10437 Upton Rd. Bath, MI 48808 (517) 749-8724

MINNESOTAHerd Prefix: SMR Mike Schiltz 510 E. Jefferson St. Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-2071

Herd Prefix: VHC Arlin Van’t Hof 95 175th Ave. Edgerton, MN 56128 (507) 442-3523

Herd Prefix: WIC Grant Wichman 1113 150th Ave. Balaton, MN 56115 (507) 658-3890

MISSISSIPPIHerd Prefix: EVA Joe Evans 2416 C.R. 120 Quitman, MS 39355 (601) 692-6404

MISSOURIHerd Prefix: KF Kyle Forkner 9466 S. 900th Rd. Richards, MO 64778 (417) 321-5330

47March/April 2011

Dallas Tillison Checotah, OK

Sawyer Vaughan Boise City, OK (580) 426-2239

Gabrielle Woods Coalgate, OK (580) 428-3322

Parker Cantrell Collinsville, OK (918) 760-7424

pennyslavaniaHillary Morgan Georgetown, PA (724) 777-5529

Jessica Lynn Myers York, PA (717) 741-5041

Brent Stufflet Lenhartsville, PA (610) 562-1421

south DakotaTanner Mertens Milbank, SD (605) 432-1424

tennesseeColten Dotson Petersburg, TN (931) 205-1850

Aly Hargrave Taft, TN (931) 438-3366

Peyton Hix Springfield, TN (615) 382-4256

texasLindsey Arnold McKinney, TX (972) 547-6274

Emma Beebe Wylie, TX (972) 429-0989

Katelin Berry Stratford, TX (806) 366-2421

Tiffany Bullock Red Oak, TX (972) 842-2139

Shelbi Brooke Clark Terrell, TX (972) 524-2454

Maggie Devrow Mexia, TX (254) 485-2201

Brett Hadley Santa Fe, TX (409) 877-3568

Hayley Hamilton Centerville, TX

Adam Olsen Huntsville, TX (936) 291-6178

Gary Ousley Colorado City, TX (325) 933-3016

Joshua Perez Alamo, TX (956) 223-9339

Sierra Price Albany, TX (325) 762-2882

Skyler Raburn Hazel, TX

Emmalee Shaw Crosby, TX (281) 328-3057

Elizabeth Watson Plano, TX (972) 208-0821

Colton West Farmersville, TX (903) 456-4258

New Junior Members

utahLawson Merritt Mendon, UT (435) 753-5773

Jessica Oelke Ogden, UT (801) 920-3775

viRGiniaSarah-Jane French Cumberland, VA (804) 564-4453

John Thomas Heyl White Post, VA (540) 837-2387

Taylor L. Wright Staunton, VA (540) 457-1100

WisConsinNick Cook Elkhorn, WI (262) 723-4861

Tyler Tonkin Mineral Point, WI (608) 987-2904

Mykel Wedig Darlington, WI (608) 776-4123

New Adult MembersARIZONAHerd Prefix: HBAC H Bar A Cattle Amy Stewart &Brian Humphrey P.O. Box 894 Pima, AZ 85543 (928) 651-4456

CALIFORNIAHerd Prefix: KBTD Kevin Buffett P.O. Box 548 Creston, CA 93432 (805) 674-9440

Herd Prefix: PON Poncetta Farms, Inc. David & Michael Poncetta 9027 Forest Oaks Court Bakersfield, CA 93312 (661) 978-3320

Herd Prefix: ASHT Ashley Taylor 1699 Prairie Dog Drive Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 928-3219

GEORGIAHerd Prefix: MCQ Paul McQuaig 276 Crepe Myrtle Circle Ocilla, GA 31774 (229) 468-3351

ILLINOISHerd Prefix: KSY Kelsey Curtis 964 C.R. 1550 N. Bone Gap, IL 64060 (618) 446-3134

Herd Prefix: RLMR Ross Lentman 24213 N. 300 E. Rd. Long Point, IL 61333 (317) 514-6389

Herd Prefix: GXA Graves-Alexander Joint Venture Troy Alexander &Preston Graves 3504 Peach Tree Drive Springfield, IL 62711 (217) 899-3426

INDIANAHerd Prefix: FB FB Cattle Co. Fred Butts 11583 S. U.S. Hwy. 41 Terra Haute, IN 47802 (812) 239-8401

Herd Prefix: BJFC Beau Frey 8385 E. 275 S. Peru, IN 46970 (574) 727-5144

Herd Prefix: JZCC JZCC Cattle Co. Cory & Erica Jesswein 29168 Chicago Trail New Carlisle, IN 46552 (574) 277-6649

Herd Prefix: RALA Rebecca Lasher 6593 W. Old Rd. 64 Huntingburg, IN 47542 (812) 536-4574

Herd Prefix: SBSS Todd Shireman & Sons Todd, Clint & Nate Shireman 9266 W. 900 S. Wanatah, IN 46390 (219) 733-2813

Herd Prefix: SHIV Shively Show Stock Steve Shively 4528 E. S.R. 120 Fremont, IN 46737 (260) 495-3412

Herd Prefix: SPRJ Jennie Springer 7043 C.R. 39 Spencerville, IN 46788 (260) 238-4371

IOWAHerd Prefix: BF Brian Brenny 1302 Simon Ave. Carroll, IA 51401 (515) 231-4804

Herd Prefix: PKED Pat Kedley 119 Roosevelt Ave. Lowden, IA 52255 (563) 682-7561

Herd Prefix: BOT Bradley Otto 3811 S Ave. Manning, IA 51455 (712) 653-2124

Herd Prefix: SFCK Rick Stevenson 1773 115th Place Knoxville, IA 50138 (641) 842-5509

KANSASHerd Prefix: CPH Carl Hanna 15555 E. 37th N. Wichita, KS 67228 (316) 733-1877

KENTUCKYHerd Prefix: GAWA Anderson Farms Gary, Aaron & Wes Anderson 3953 Burlington Pike Burlington, KY 41005 (859) 630-1520

MICHIGANHerd Prefix: HMB Heather & Megan Barnett 4191 Williamston Rd. Stockbridge, MI 49285 (517) 589-9622

Herd Prefix: BRRF Brad Deyarmond 10437 Upton Rd. Bath, MI 48808 (517) 749-8724

MINNESOTAHerd Prefix: SMR Mike Schiltz 510 E. Jefferson St. Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-2071

Herd Prefix: VHC Arlin Van’t Hof 95 175th Ave. Edgerton, MN 56128 (507) 442-3523

Herd Prefix: WIC Grant Wichman 1113 150th Ave. Balaton, MN 56115 (507) 658-3890

MISSISSIPPIHerd Prefix: EVA Joe Evans 2416 C.R. 120 Quitman, MS 39355 (601) 692-6404

MISSOURIHerd Prefix: KF Kyle Forkner 9466 S. 900th Rd. Richards, MO 64778 (417) 321-5330

48 March/April 2011

NEBRASKAHerd Prefix: ELL David A. Ellinghausen 175 22nd Rd. West Point, NE 68788 (402) 567-2567

Herd Prefix: TLJL Lueking Club Calves John Lueking 10597 722 Rd. Oxford, NE 68967 (308) 337-2313

Herd Prefix: BSS Stagemeyer Cattle Co. Brent Stagemeyer 50549 866th Rd. Page, NE 68766 (402) 338-5562

Herd Prefix: PWSC Wiese-Peterson Show Cattle Pat & Nancy Wiese 54223 822 Rd. Lindsay, NE 68644 (402) 428-9037

NEW MEXICOHerd Prefix: VLSK John G. Villalba 6420 A Quay Rd. AL 4 Tucumcari, NM 88401 (575) 403-7760

NORTH DAKOTAHerd Prefix: MEFC Melroe Farms Tyler & Steve Melroe 8005 Hwy. 32 Gwinner, ND 58040 (701) 678-2275

OHIOHerd Prefix: COBB Rhonda Cobb 80205 Minksville Rd. Cadiz, OH 43907 (740) 942-3321

Herd Prefix: WTCC Wooden Trail Cattle Co. Mike & Nancy Earick 1835 C.R. 1035 Ashland, OH 44805 (419) 368-3619

Herd Prefix: GDJ Jacob Graham 643 Grant St. Cadiz, OH 43907 (740) 491-0510

Herd Prefix: HMFF Hickman Family Farms Deliah & Joel Hickman 8463 S.R. 93 Jackson, OH 45640 (740) 682-3932

Herd Prefix: NKB Matt Imwalle 1302 Hathorne St. St. Marys, OH 45885 (419) 394-7997

OKLAHOMAHerd Prefix: BUCT Thomas Buck Rt. 1 Box 344A Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-4865

Herd Prefix: BDJ Jobe Buel 9731 N. 20th W. Ave. Sperry, OK 74073 (918) 288-7396

Herd Prefix: HFL Hatter Family Livestock Michael, Gwen & Bethany Hatter 515 S. Cottingham Coyle, OK 73027 (405) 466-3931

Herd Prefix: CKNG Chuck King 2701 S. Heffington Rd. Marlow, OK 73055 (580) 641-2768

Herd Prefix: LIER Lierle Farms Justin Lierle Rt. 2 Box 143 Hydro, OK 73048 (405) 457-6797

Herd Prefix: CRIX Dusty & Kelly Ricks P.O. Box 933 Blanchard, OK 73010 (405) 485-2630

Herd Prefix: TLST Neal Thompson 4402 N. Parkview Court Stillwater, OK 74075 (405) 612-8457

PENNYSLAVANIAHerd Prefix: CAMB Cambruzzi Show Calves David J. Cambruzzi 3212 Rt. 136 Darragh, PA 15625 (724) 446-5071

SOUTH DAKOTAHerd Prefix: JKTW Jason Wallman 21755 363rd Ave. Wessington, SD 57381 (605) 853-2343

TENNESSEEHerd Prefix: DS David Short 39 Sandusky Rd. Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 (931) 762-7024

TEXASHerd Prefix: BBL Brenden Benson 1212 Haley Place College Station, TX 77845 (530) 219-4642

Herd Prefix: CHR Chachere Lukas 1279 C.R. 610 Dayton, TX 77535 (936) 258-9767

Herd Prefix: CLUR McClurg & McClurg Cattle Co. Stormie & Dudley McClurg 903 C.R. 3 Tulia, TX 79088 (806) 627-4210

Herd Prefix: CBFM Jackie Nolte 4907 FM 1044 New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-1000

Herd Prefix: WLS James & Loretta Shaw 16503 Adlong School Rd. Crosby, TX 77532 (281) 328-3057

Herd Prefix: JPS James Stallings 1101 Paula Dr. Arlington, TX 76012 (817) 320-3006

VIRGINIAHerd Prefix: DTCM D & T Cattle Co. Luke Talley 958 Mount Solon Rd. Mt. Solon, VA 22843 (540) 350-2960

WISCONSINHerd Prefix: WIZ Wizco Show Cattle David & Dawson Wiswell N. 5920 Connaughton Lane Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 723-4861

New Adult Members Card Ads

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Mike O’Hara — (406) 734-5434Heath O’Hara — (406) 734-5443Hardy O’Hara — (406) 734-5252 www.oharalandandcattle.com

Ken, Audrey and Kendall Bremer23384 Ridge Rd., Blakesburg, IA 52536

(641) 938-2163kafarm@iowatelecom.net • www.kafarm.net

since 1971K&A FARMThe RIGHT BEGINNING

for a GOOD ENDING

Colorado

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Max and DebraRedgate

John and Chancey HansonWaynoka, Oklahoma

(580) 824-1041 • (580) 334-3439 31/2 miles East of Waynoka on Hwy. 281

Maine-anjou Bulls & HeifersSpring and Fall

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Oklahoma

Bob Fields, D.V.M.• Maine-Anjou • Show Cattle

• Bulls • Seedstock36578 Morgan Hill Rd. • Wister, OK 74966

(918) 655-7750 • (918) 655-3105okiebluesky@hotmail.com

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BEAUPREZ Land & Cattle

Mark, Lisa, Nick & Megan Beauprez(303) 378-0718

Black Polled Purebred & Percentage Maine-Anjou

Gene & Danette Loder13408 90th St. S.W. • Scranton, ND 58653

(701) 275-6227 — home • (701) 206-0721 — celllodercc@ndsupernet.com

North Dakota

Louisiana

BREEDING CATTLE AND SHOW CATTLEPRIVATE TREATY

Denny and Donna DenisonP.O. Box 86

Keatchie, LA 71046(318) 697-4617(318) 747-1400

Denison AcresBreeders of Quality Registered Maine-Anjou & MaineTainers

Home of KBSC Watergate 1WContact:

SEK or Genex for semen800.443.6389 or 222.333.1783

Ohio

Clover Hill CattleHigh and Low% Maine-Anjou Cattle

Specializing in calving ease bulls.

Jeff, Becky, Jessie, Cale and Jenna ZieglerPhone: (330) 364-4777/(330) 204-2668

Dover, Ohio

24332 Philson Farm Rd. Bartlesville, OK 74006

(918) 914-3085 ● www.djcattle.com

Miles & Kim DeJong31842 DeJong Rd.

Kennebec, SD 57544(605) 869-2329

(605) 222-1292 - Miles cellwww.dejongranch.com

Visitors welcome!Please no Sunday business

South Dakota

49March/April 2011

NEBRASKAHerd Prefix: ELL David A. Ellinghausen 175 22nd Rd. West Point, NE 68788 (402) 567-2567

Herd Prefix: TLJL Lueking Club Calves John Lueking 10597 722 Rd. Oxford, NE 68967 (308) 337-2313

Herd Prefix: BSS Stagemeyer Cattle Co. Brent Stagemeyer 50549 866th Rd. Page, NE 68766 (402) 338-5562

Herd Prefix: PWSC Wiese-Peterson Show Cattle Pat & Nancy Wiese 54223 822 Rd. Lindsay, NE 68644 (402) 428-9037

NEW MEXICOHerd Prefix: VLSK John G. Villalba 6420 A Quay Rd. AL 4 Tucumcari, NM 88401 (575) 403-7760

NORTH DAKOTAHerd Prefix: MEFC Melroe Farms Tyler & Steve Melroe 8005 Hwy. 32 Gwinner, ND 58040 (701) 678-2275

OHIOHerd Prefix: COBB Rhonda Cobb 80205 Minksville Rd. Cadiz, OH 43907 (740) 942-3321

Herd Prefix: WTCC Wooden Trail Cattle Co. Mike & Nancy Earick 1835 C.R. 1035 Ashland, OH 44805 (419) 368-3619

Herd Prefix: GDJ Jacob Graham 643 Grant St. Cadiz, OH 43907 (740) 491-0510

Herd Prefix: HMFF Hickman Family Farms Deliah & Joel Hickman 8463 S.R. 93 Jackson, OH 45640 (740) 682-3932

Herd Prefix: NKB Matt Imwalle 1302 Hathorne St. St. Marys, OH 45885 (419) 394-7997

OKLAHOMAHerd Prefix: BUCT Thomas Buck Rt. 1 Box 344A Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-4865

Herd Prefix: BDJ Jobe Buel 9731 N. 20th W. Ave. Sperry, OK 74073 (918) 288-7396

Herd Prefix: HFL Hatter Family Livestock Michael, Gwen & Bethany Hatter 515 S. Cottingham Coyle, OK 73027 (405) 466-3931

Herd Prefix: CKNG Chuck King 2701 S. Heffington Rd. Marlow, OK 73055 (580) 641-2768

Herd Prefix: LIER Lierle Farms Justin Lierle Rt. 2 Box 143 Hydro, OK 73048 (405) 457-6797

Herd Prefix: CRIX Dusty & Kelly Ricks P.O. Box 933 Blanchard, OK 73010 (405) 485-2630

Herd Prefix: TLST Neal Thompson 4402 N. Parkview Court Stillwater, OK 74075 (405) 612-8457

PENNYSLAVANIAHerd Prefix: CAMB Cambruzzi Show Calves David J. Cambruzzi 3212 Rt. 136 Darragh, PA 15625 (724) 446-5071

SOUTH DAKOTAHerd Prefix: JKTW Jason Wallman 21755 363rd Ave. Wessington, SD 57381 (605) 853-2343

TENNESSEEHerd Prefix: DS David Short 39 Sandusky Rd. Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 (931) 762-7024

TEXASHerd Prefix: BBL Brenden Benson 1212 Haley Place College Station, TX 77845 (530) 219-4642

Herd Prefix: CHR Chachere Lukas 1279 C.R. 610 Dayton, TX 77535 (936) 258-9767

Herd Prefix: CLUR McClurg & McClurg Cattle Co. Stormie & Dudley McClurg 903 C.R. 3 Tulia, TX 79088 (806) 627-4210

Herd Prefix: CBFM Jackie Nolte 4907 FM 1044 New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 629-1000

Herd Prefix: WLS James & Loretta Shaw 16503 Adlong School Rd. Crosby, TX 77532 (281) 328-3057

Herd Prefix: JPS James Stallings 1101 Paula Dr. Arlington, TX 76012 (817) 320-3006

VIRGINIAHerd Prefix: DTCM D & T Cattle Co. Luke Talley 958 Mount Solon Rd. Mt. Solon, VA 22843 (540) 350-2960

WISCONSINHerd Prefix: WIZ Wizco Show Cattle David & Dawson Wiswell N. 5920 Connaughton Lane Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 723-4861

New Adult Members Card Ads

BlindBadgerranch

Jim Hett (303) 435-1271Brian Fox (970) 483-5126

Fort Morgan, Colo.

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Missouri

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Proven calving easeHomozygous Solid Black

TH & PHA FREE

Foundational • Commercial • Show Quality CattleEverett - Mike - Steve Forkner

Rt. 1 Box 19 • Richards, MO 64778www.trulinemaines.com • (877) 489-0570 • eforktlg@inetvisions.net

TLM Bouncer152L

P.O. Box 1475Fort Benton, MT 59442

Mike O’Hara — (406) 734-5434Heath O’Hara — (406) 734-5443Hardy O’Hara — (406) 734-5252 www.oharalandandcattle.com

Ken, Audrey and Kendall Bremer23384 Ridge Rd., Blakesburg, IA 52536

(641) 938-2163kafarm@iowatelecom.net • www.kafarm.net

since 1971since 1971K&A FARMThe RIGHT BEGINNING

for a GOOD ENDING

Colorado

Iowa

Montana

Max and DebraRedgate

John and Chancey HansonWaynoka, Oklahoma

(580) 824-1041 • (580) 334-3439 31/2 miles East of Waynoka on Hwy. 281

Maine-anjou Bulls & HeifersSpring and Fall

Club Calves

Oklahoma

Bob Fields, D.V.M.• Maine-Anjou • Show Cattle

• Bulls • Seedstock36578 Morgan Hill Rd. • Wister, OK 74966

(918) 655-7750 • (918) 655-3105okiebluesky@hotmail.com

May/June/JulyVoice Deadline April 1

BEAUPREZ Land & Cattle

Mark, Lisa, Nick & Megan Beauprez(303) 378-0718

Black Polled Purebred & Percentage Maine-Anjou

Gene & Danette Loder13408 90th St. S.W. • Scranton, ND 58653

(701) 275-6227 — home • (701) 206-0721 — celllodercc@ndsupernet.com

North Dakota

Louisiana

BREEDING CATTLE AND SHOW CATTLEPRIVATE TREATY

Denny and Donna DenisonP.O. Box 86

Keatchie, LA 71046(318) 697-4617(318) 747-1400

Denison AcresBreeders of Quality Registered Maine-Anjou & MaineTainers

Home of KBSC Watergate 1WContact:

SEK or Genex for semen800.443.6389 or 222.333.1783

Ohio

Clover Hill CattleHigh and Low% Maine-Anjou Cattle

Specializing in calving ease bulls.

Jeff, Becky, Jessie, Cale and Jenna ZieglerPhone: (330) 364-4777/(330) 204-2668

Dover, Ohio

24332 Philson Farm Rd. Bartlesville, OK 74006

(918) 914-3085 ● www.djcattle.com

Miles & Kim DeJong31842 DeJong Rd.

Kennebec, SD 57544(605) 869-2329

(605) 222-1292 - Miles cellwww.dejongranch.com

Visitors welcome!Please no Sunday business

South Dakota

50 March/April 2011

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Newcastle, OK 73065

“Your sale is my main concern”

STEVE BONHAMAUCTIONEER

Jame Secondino20860 Clinton Rd.

Paris, IL 61944(765) 832-COWS

www.livestockins.com

AMERICAN LIVESTOCK Inc.

A representat ive of

Card AdsServices

Genetic Preservation and Cloning Services

www.bovance.com

2938 380th St. Sioux Center, Iowa 512501.877.4.Bovance ○ Trans Ova Genetics (800) 999 - 3586

2011 National junior Maine-Anjou ShowJune 26 - July 1, 2011 ○ Kansas City, MO

Look on www.maineanjou.org for updates!For questions contact

Kasey at (816) 858-9954 or ajmaa@kc.rr.com

PROFESSIONAL SALES MANAGEMENT1019 Waterwood Pkwy., Ste. D

Edmond, OK 73034

Doug Paul - (405) 840-9012 - (405) 820-3982Dustin Layton - (405) 464-2455

dpsales@coxinet.net

Semen on Today’s

Hottest Sires!

call for a free

directory or view online at

www.cattlevisions.com13015 S. 63 Hwy.Clark, MO 65243(866) 356-4565

Cell | 405.823.2972

Res. | 405.387.3236

Fax | 405.387.2965

1748 South Portland

Newcastle, OK 73065

“Your sale is my main concern”

STEVE BONHAMAUCTIONEER

AUCTIONEERKEVIN WENDTThe Wendt Group23855 S.R. 161Irwin, Ohio 43017Cell: (419) 566-1599www.etcow.com

www.etcow.com

Sullivan SupplyLIVESTOCK GROOMING PRODUCTSSullivan Supply South

Hillsboro, Texas(800) 588-7096

Fax: (254) 582-7114

Sullivan Supply Inc.Dunlap, Iowa

(800) 475-5902Fax: (712) 643-5154

Call Today For Free Mail Order CatalogCheck us out online at www.sullivansupply.com

and on Facebook!

Ownership deadline for the

National Junior Maine-Anjou

Show is May 1, 2011!

Advertise here!Contact Lindsey

816.858.9954

51March/April 2011

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home: (970) 472-0514

Fred & Joan DeRouchey 1001 Hurst Ave. • Mitchell, SD 57301

Phone: (605) 990-6488Fax: (605) 990-6489

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Gary & Sandy Graham306.823.3432

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‘The Maine Bull Sale’ annually in MarchBreeding quality Maine-Anjou since 1972

Al ConoverAuctioneer

P.O. Box 9Baxter, IA 50028

(641) 227-3537 Office(641) 227-3686 Home

(641) 227-3792 Fax(515) 491-8078 Cell

conover@conoverauction.comwww.conoverauction.com

Worthy of Your Confidence

Bill SheRiDanauctioneer(517) 676-9800P.O. Box 53 Mason, MI 48854

O�ce: 815.895.7868 Cell: 815.762.2641 Fax: 815.899.9121

www.JamesFBessler.com

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Cell | 405.823.2972

Res. | 405.387.3236

Fax | 405.387.2965

1748 South Portland

Newcastle, OK 73065

“Your sale is my main concern”

STEVE BONHAMAUCTIONEER

Jame Secondino20860 Clinton Rd.

Paris, IL 61944(765) 832-COWS

www.livestockins.com

AMERICAN LIVESTOCK Inc.

A representat ive of

Card AdsServices

Genetic Preservation and Cloning Services

www.bovance.com

2938 380th St. Sioux Center, Iowa 512501.877.4.Bovance ○ Trans Ova Genetics (800) 999 - 3586

2011 National junior Maine-Anjou ShowJune 26 - July 1, 2011 ○ Kansas City, MO

Look on www.maineanjou.org for updates!For questions contact

Kasey at (816) 858-9954 or ajmaa@kc.rr.com

PROFESSIONAL SALES MANAGEMENT1019 Waterwood Pkwy., Ste. D

Edmond, OK 73034

Doug Paul - (405) 840-9012 - (405) 820-3982Dustin Layton - (405) 464-2455

dpsales@coxinet.net

Semen on Today’s

Hottest Sires!

call for a free

directory or view online at

www.cattlevisions.com13015 S. 63 Hwy.Clark, MO 65243(866) 356-4565

Cell | 405.823.2972

Res. | 405.387.3236

Fax | 405.387.2965

1748 South Portland

Newcastle, OK 73065

“Your sale is my main concern”

STEVE BONHAMAUCTIONEER

AUCTIONEERKEVIN WENDTThe Wendt Group23855 S.R. 161Irwin, Ohio 43017Cell: (419) 566-1599www.etcow.com

www.etcow.com

Sullivan SupplyLIVESTOCK GROOMING PRODUCTSSullivan Supply South

Hillsboro, Texas(800) 588-7096

Fax: (254) 582-7114

Sullivan Supply Inc.Dunlap, Iowa

(800) 475-5902Fax: (712) 643-5154

Call Today For Free Mail Order CatalogCheck us out online at www.sullivansupply.com

and on Facebook!Check us out online at www.sullivansupply.com

Ownership deadline for the

National Junior Maine-Anjou

Show is May 1, 2011!

Advertise here!Contact Lindsey

816.858.9954

52 March/April 2011

Branding Your Ranch

As agriculturalists, we know the importance of identification tools for our animals, such as branding and tattoos. We take pride in carefully identifying every single animal on our operations, but sometimes overlook the importance of “branding” our own ranch in the marketplace by creating a unique and identifying identity of our own. At the least, every operation should have a name, signature colors and a slogan or tagline that is used in every piece of marketing produced by the ranch. From there, a rancher has several different tools that can be used to create a lasting brand identity for your operation.

Logo, once a rancher has the name, color and tagline for his operation in place, the next step is to create a logo. A logo is a specific type style, shape or graphic that gives your business an easy to recognize symbol. Agriculturalists can create a logo themselves, or hire a professional to design one for the cost of anywhere from $100 to $1000. Once your logo is created, use it everywhere: on your Web site, on business cards, on your vehicles or equipment, on apparel, on your farm sign and anywhere else you can imagine. The goal is to keep placing the logo in front of your consumers as often as possible.

Business cards are another effective and affordable tool for branding your ranch. Business

cards allow you to leave your potential clients with a convenient way of retaining your contact information. They are also a very effective tool at reaching local customers by posting your card in local auction barn bulletin boards, feed store trading posts and local vet clinic announcement boards. Most producers with basic computer skills can create business cards using their home computer by purchasing business card paper templates that are available at any office supply or mega-store. For those wishing for a more professional look, business cards average $100 for a set of 250 cards.

Outdoor signage is especially important to agriculturalists, as often times your ranch entrance, truck or trailer is your storefront to the world. Every agricultural operation should have some type of farm sign identifying their business to local producers and those who drive by the ranch every day. These signs can range from something as simple as a small sign posted on your front gate to a larger elevated sign. The ideal farm sign would be large enough in size for potential customers to notice and be able to clearly read from the roadside. The farm name, phone number and Web site should be the largest readable text on the sign. It is also important to include your tagline and a description of what you offer, such as: Blind Badger Ranch

Registered Maine-Anjou Cattle For Sale.

Vehicular advertising is also important for those involved in the livestock business. By including your ranch brand, logo or Web site on your vehicle, you create a virtual moving advertisement for your business. It is natural human curiosity, especially for ranchers, to wonder what is inside any livestock trailer they pass on the road. Therefore, it is important to include your ranch name on any trailers or equipment you may own. When adhering lettering to a trailer, be sure to include the front portion of the nose, using perhaps your logo or brand, to display your identity to oncoming traffic. Ranchers should also print the full business name and a contact method, such as a phone number or Web site, on the side of the trailer’s nose as well. Ask your accountant if you may be able to write off a portion of your automobile expenses by including your ranch logo and contact information on your vehicles.

Ranch apparel is becoming increasingly popular as another way of keeping a ranch’s identity in the public view. Baseball caps are the most popular article of clothing used for promotion, because they can be easily ordered from a local embroidery shop or at major stock shows from embroidery booths. Depending on the quality and quantity,

by Rachel Cutrer

pricing may range from $6 to $20 per cap. Ranch head gear makes for great promotional give-a-ways for clients, friends of your business or employees. During winter months, personalized ranch gloves are also popular apparel items, due to their affordability. One can usually order gloves in pair quantities of 144 with cost averaging $2 per pair. Finally, the most professional businesses will include personalized shirts or outerwear for their key staff members to wear at trade shows or stock shows. Each member of your staff should wear matching shirts with the ranch name and logo embroidered on the front shoulder. However, avoid overwhelming embroidery along the back shoulders or full sleeve length of the shirts. Any individual wearing your personalized apparel is a representative of your ranch, therefore you may want to consider advising all team members to avoid questionable behavior while wearing anything advertising your business.

Repetition is the key to creating brand awareness in any industry. Try to place your ranch name in public view as often as possible, by utilizing such tools as business cards, outdoor advertising, vehicular advertising and apparel. It is estimated that a consumer must see your brand seven times before they begin to recognize it, take action and consider buying from you. Do whatever you can to increase that frequency and create more awareness of your operation.

Rachel Cutrer, M.S., is president of Ranch House Designs, Inc., a leading national graphic design and communications firm. Copyright 2010.

Quality beef starts with quality forage. Quality beef starts with quality forage. Quality beef starts with quality forage.

Cattlemen have numerous roles to play and soil fertility manager is just one of them.

• Fertilizer additives add fl exibility to your application schedule, which not only saves you precious time and money, but gives you peace of mind that your nutrients will be available when and where you need them.

• AVAIL® Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancer helps protect phosphorus, keeping it available to plants throughout the growing season.

• NutriSphere-N® Nitrogen Fertilizer Manager reduces nitrogen leaching and volatilization for a better return on your nitrogen fertilizer investment.

• AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are proven to boost forage yields, crude protein and TDN.*

To learn how to get the most out of your fertilizer investment talk to your fertilizer supplier,

visit sfp.com or call 888-446-GROW.

*Data on fi le.

AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are registered trademarks of SFP. NutriSphere-N is not approved for use in California. ©2010 SFP. All rights reserved. 1012 41565AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are registered trademarks of SFP. NutriSphere-N is not approved for use in California. ©2010 SFP. All rights reserved. 1012 41565AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are registered trademarks of SFP. NutriSphere-N is not approved for use in California. ©2010 SFP. All rights reserved. 1012 41565

53March/April 2011

Branding Your Ranch

As agriculturalists, we know the importance of identification tools for our animals, such as branding and tattoos. We take pride in carefully identifying every single animal on our operations, but sometimes overlook the importance of “branding” our own ranch in the marketplace by creating a unique and identifying identity of our own. At the least, every operation should have a name, signature colors and a slogan or tagline that is used in every piece of marketing produced by the ranch. From there, a rancher has several different tools that can be used to create a lasting brand identity for your operation.

Logo, once a rancher has the name, color and tagline for his operation in place, the next step is to create a logo. A logo is a specific type style, shape or graphic that gives your business an easy to recognize symbol. Agriculturalists can create a logo themselves, or hire a professional to design one for the cost of anywhere from $100 to $1000. Once your logo is created, use it everywhere: on your Web site, on business cards, on your vehicles or equipment, on apparel, on your farm sign and anywhere else you can imagine. The goal is to keep placing the logo in front of your consumers as often as possible.

Business cards are another effective and affordable tool for branding your ranch. Business

cards allow you to leave your potential clients with a convenient way of retaining your contact information. They are also a very effective tool at reaching local customers by posting your card in local auction barn bulletin boards, feed store trading posts and local vet clinic announcement boards. Most producers with basic computer skills can create business cards using their home computer by purchasing business card paper templates that are available at any office supply or mega-store. For those wishing for a more professional look, business cards average $100 for a set of 250 cards.

Outdoor signage is especially important to agriculturalists, as often times your ranch entrance, truck or trailer is your storefront to the world. Every agricultural operation should have some type of farm sign identifying their business to local producers and those who drive by the ranch every day. These signs can range from something as simple as a small sign posted on your front gate to a larger elevated sign. The ideal farm sign would be large enough in size for potential customers to notice and be able to clearly read from the roadside. The farm name, phone number and Web site should be the largest readable text on the sign. It is also important to include your tagline and a description of what you offer, such as: Blind Badger Ranch

Registered Maine-Anjou Cattle For Sale.

Vehicular advertising is also important for those involved in the livestock business. By including your ranch brand, logo or Web site on your vehicle, you create a virtual moving advertisement for your business. It is natural human curiosity, especially for ranchers, to wonder what is inside any livestock trailer they pass on the road. Therefore, it is important to include your ranch name on any trailers or equipment you may own. When adhering lettering to a trailer, be sure to include the front portion of the nose, using perhaps your logo or brand, to display your identity to oncoming traffic. Ranchers should also print the full business name and a contact method, such as a phone number or Web site, on the side of the trailer’s nose as well. Ask your accountant if you may be able to write off a portion of your automobile expenses by including your ranch logo and contact information on your vehicles.

Ranch apparel is becoming increasingly popular as another way of keeping a ranch’s identity in the public view. Baseball caps are the most popular article of clothing used for promotion, because they can be easily ordered from a local embroidery shop or at major stock shows from embroidery booths. Depending on the quality and quantity,

by Rachel Cutrer

pricing may range from $6 to $20 per cap. Ranch head gear makes for great promotional give-a-ways for clients, friends of your business or employees. During winter months, personalized ranch gloves are also popular apparel items, due to their affordability. One can usually order gloves in pair quantities of 144 with cost averaging $2 per pair. Finally, the most professional businesses will include personalized shirts or outerwear for their key staff members to wear at trade shows or stock shows. Each member of your staff should wear matching shirts with the ranch name and logo embroidered on the front shoulder. However, avoid overwhelming embroidery along the back shoulders or full sleeve length of the shirts. Any individual wearing your personalized apparel is a representative of your ranch, therefore you may want to consider advising all team members to avoid questionable behavior while wearing anything advertising your business.

Repetition is the key to creating brand awareness in any industry. Try to place your ranch name in public view as often as possible, by utilizing such tools as business cards, outdoor advertising, vehicular advertising and apparel. It is estimated that a consumer must see your brand seven times before they begin to recognize it, take action and consider buying from you. Do whatever you can to increase that frequency and create more awareness of your operation.

Rachel Cutrer, M.S., is president of Ranch House Designs, Inc., a leading national graphic design and communications firm. Copyright 2010.

Quality beef starts with quality forage. Quality beef starts with quality forage. Quality beef starts with quality forage.

Cattlemen have numerous roles to play and soil fertility manager is just one of them.

• Fertilizer additives add fl exibility to your application schedule, which not only saves you precious time and money, but gives you peace of mind that your nutrients will be available when and where you need them.

• AVAIL® Phosphorus Fertilizer Enhancer helps protect phosphorus, keeping it available to plants throughout the growing season.

• NutriSphere-N® Nitrogen Fertilizer Manager reduces nitrogen leaching and volatilization for a better return on your nitrogen fertilizer investment.

• AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are proven to boost forage yields, crude protein and TDN.*

To learn how to get the most out of your fertilizer investment talk to your fertilizer supplier,

visit sfp.com or call 888-446-GROW.

*Data on fi le.

AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are registered trademarks of SFP. NutriSphere-N is not approved for use in California. ©2010 SFP. All rights reserved. 1012 41565AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are registered trademarks of SFP. NutriSphere-N is not approved for use in California. ©2010 SFP. All rights reserved. 1012 41565AVAIL and NutriSphere-N are registered trademarks of SFP. NutriSphere-N is not approved for use in California. ©2010 SFP. All rights reserved. 1012 41565

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EDJE has many tools to choose from. Broadcast your sale with EDJECast, promote your sale with an email blast, or put your website to work for you.

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Consistency, reliability, and repeatability

— that’s breeding confidence. You can trust

Trans Ova Genetics to combine the art of reproductive

technologies with the industry’s most dedicated and

experienced team of professionals to help achieve

your unique breeding program goals. Call us today

to multiply the success of your elite cattle genetics.

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HEADQUARTERS

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54 March/April 2011

www.twitter.com/EDJEtechwww.twitter.com/EDJEcast

www.facebook.com/EDJEtech

www.wheresedje.com

www.edjeblogs.com

EDJE has many tools to choose from. Broadcast your sale with EDJECast, promote your sale with an email blast, or put your website to work for you.

Call us today!

What’s this? Go to www.edje.comto find out!

Office: 866.839.3353Sales: 866-957-6145

Email: info@edje.comwww.edje.cominnovative web & print design

We’ve got the RIGHTtool for your business!

BREED ING

CONF IDENCE

EMBRYO TRANSFER IN VITRO FERTILIZATION SEXED SEMEN RECIPIENT OPTIONS BOVANCE CLONING TECHNOLOGY

Consistency, reliability, and repeatability

— that’s breeding confidence. You can trust

Trans Ova Genetics to combine the art of reproductive

technologies with the industry’s most dedicated and

experienced team of professionals to help achieve

your unique breeding program goals. Call us today

to multiply the success of your elite cattle genetics.

M U LT I P LYS U C C E S SS U C C E S SS U C C E S SS U C C E S SS U C C E S SS U C C E S S

mult ip ly success® www.transova.com

HEADQUARTERS

Sioux Center, Iowa

800.999.3586Chillicothe, Missouri 800.372.3586

Centerville, Texas 866.924.4586

It should be the goal of every Maine-Anjou breeder to have his or her reproductive program yield profitable results. A lot of time and strategy goes into mating and breeding for the next great crop of calves that will deliver results in the shows and sales of tomorrow. Those who take advantage of advanced reproductive technologies, such as embryo transfer (ET), are counting on an even greater return on their investment.

Trust is placed in the hands of experienced embryo transfer teams and breeders rely on their expertise to deliver rewarding results. This expertise is crucial to the success of an ET program. However, equally important is breeders’ understanding of their role in the processes and how they can help achieve the best results possible. As we are in the middle of calving season and begin to prepare for the breeding season, there are some pro-active measures that ranchers and farmers can undertake to increase the success of their ET program.

Provide Proper NutritionDonors and recipients alike

should be fed so they are maintaining or gaining good body condition during the ET program season. For example, a diet rich in carbohydrates, fiber and macro and micro minerals is highly recommended. Monthly supplements of Vitamin E and Selenium are especially helpful in a Selenium-deficient diet. Alfalfa and other high protein diets (greater than 16%) are

not recommended during flush work. Donors and recipients work best when they are on a gaining plain of nutrition for at least 60 days. Feeding them to gain prior to calving and immediately post partum is a crucial part of a successful program. Many producers will also use chelated minerals as part of their comprehensive nutrition package for donors and recipients.

Stay Current on VaccinationsA complete herd health

vaccination program is recommended for every breeding herd and Maine-Anjou breeders should ensure every donor is healthy and up to date on vaccines before they begin superovuluation protocols. Donors should NOT be treated with antibiotics during the superovulation setup process and modified live vaccines should not be given within 30 days of starting a protocol. We suggest that you work with your local veterinarian to understand the best vaccination program for the needs in your area and then stick to the plan. Do not skip vaccinations and boosters.

Use the Right NeedlesAll hormone injections should

be given intramuscularly (unless otherwise noted) and should not be given successively in the same location. All injections should be given with a clean, 1½ inch, 18 or 20 gauge needle. Using a shorter or larger diameter (16 gauge) needle may cause the hormones to leak out of the injection site.

Using needles repeatedly between cows can spread blood borne diseases like Bovine Leukosis virus. We suggest that a new, sterile needle be used for every injection on your facility.

Pay Attention to the Recommended Schedule

Most breeders believe injections must be given exactly 12 hours apart. “While we highly recommend this schedule as an ideal, we also understand that breeders are busy with other priorities during breeding season,” says Dr. Jon Schmidt, director of professional services at Trans Ova Genetics. He recommends giving injections before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. when injecting every 12 hours is not possible. “This is the policy Trans Ova Genetics follows, with excellent results,” Schmidt adds. He goes on to explain that because the half-life of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is approximately two to five hours (which means that after a few hours of giving a shot, half of the product is used up), two injections are required each day.

An ET practitioner considers many factors when scheduling a donor. Age of the donor, what breed she is, when she last calved, all these factors are key considerations in this process. “If she’s been flushed before, we take her previous flush stimulation (such as how her ovaries felt) results, how many good and bad embryos into consideration when prescribing future schedules,” says Schmidt.

“It is imperative that breeders

Improving the Odds...How Breeders Can Help Improve ET Resultsby Diane Broek

56 March/April 2011

57March/April 2011

It should be the goal of every Maine-Anjou breeder to have his or her reproductive program yield profitable results. A lot of time and strategy goes into mating and breeding for the next great crop of calves that will deliver results in the shows and sales of tomorrow. Those who take advantage of advanced reproductive technologies, such as embryo transfer (ET), are counting on an even greater return on their investment.

Trust is placed in the hands of experienced embryo transfer teams and breeders rely on their expertise to deliver rewarding results. This expertise is crucial to the success of an ET program. However, equally important is breeders’ understanding of their role in the processes and how they can help achieve the best results possible. As we are in the middle of calving season and begin to prepare for the breeding season, there are some pro-active measures that ranchers and farmers can undertake to increase the success of their ET program.

Provide Proper NutritionDonors and recipients alike

should be fed so they are maintaining or gaining good body condition during the ET program season. For example, a diet rich in carbohydrates, fiber and macro and micro minerals is highly recommended. Monthly supplements of Vitamin E and Selenium are especially helpful in a Selenium-deficient diet. Alfalfa and other high protein diets (greater than 16%) are

not recommended during flush work. Donors and recipients work best when they are on a gaining plain of nutrition for at least 60 days. Feeding them to gain prior to calving and immediately post partum is a crucial part of a successful program. Many producers will also use chelated minerals as part of their comprehensive nutrition package for donors and recipients.

Stay Current on VaccinationsA complete herd health

vaccination program is recommended for every breeding herd and Maine-Anjou breeders should ensure every donor is healthy and up to date on vaccines before they begin superovuluation protocols. Donors should NOT be treated with antibiotics during the superovulation setup process and modified live vaccines should not be given within 30 days of starting a protocol. We suggest that you work with your local veterinarian to understand the best vaccination program for the needs in your area and then stick to the plan. Do not skip vaccinations and boosters.

Use the Right NeedlesAll hormone injections should

be given intramuscularly (unless otherwise noted) and should not be given successively in the same location. All injections should be given with a clean, 1½ inch, 18 or 20 gauge needle. Using a shorter or larger diameter (16 gauge) needle may cause the hormones to leak out of the injection site.

Using needles repeatedly between cows can spread blood borne diseases like Bovine Leukosis virus. We suggest that a new, sterile needle be used for every injection on your facility.

Pay Attention to the Recommended Schedule

Most breeders believe injections must be given exactly 12 hours apart. “While we highly recommend this schedule as an ideal, we also understand that breeders are busy with other priorities during breeding season,” says Dr. Jon Schmidt, director of professional services at Trans Ova Genetics. He recommends giving injections before 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. when injecting every 12 hours is not possible. “This is the policy Trans Ova Genetics follows, with excellent results,” Schmidt adds. He goes on to explain that because the half-life of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is approximately two to five hours (which means that after a few hours of giving a shot, half of the product is used up), two injections are required each day.

An ET practitioner considers many factors when scheduling a donor. Age of the donor, what breed she is, when she last calved, all these factors are key considerations in this process. “If she’s been flushed before, we take her previous flush stimulation (such as how her ovaries felt) results, how many good and bad embryos into consideration when prescribing future schedules,” says Schmidt.

“It is imperative that breeders

Improving the Odds...How Breeders Can Help Improve ET Resultsby Diane Broek

58 March/April 2011

follow the schedules set up by their ET practitioner and not change them based on what may have worked for a friend’s cow,” advises Schmidt. “We use the prescribed schedules to tweak future flush schedules and if the prescribed schedule is not followed, it may affect flush results this time and in the future.” If the prescribed schedule is not followed for any reason, the ET practitioner should be notified so that the donor history can be updated with correct information.

Several different modifications may be done to “tweak” donor schedules. Drugs may be increased or decreased, different hormones may be used, even special procedures like a dominant follicle removal (DFR) may be necessary to get a donor to perform successfully. An ultrasound reproductive examination at the start of a program also can eliminate donors that are not ready for superovulation and would otherwise produce poor results.

Properly Mix, Use and Store Drugs

Once FSH, (common brand names include Folltropin and Pluset) is mixed, it must be kept in the refrigerator and used up within five days. Remaining product can be frozen within this time frame for later use. Frozen FSH can be stored in a deep freezer (not a frost-free) for several months and can only be thawed once by placing it in warm water. Do not microwave or place in hot or boiling water. When using thawed

FSH that has been previously frozen, it should be used toward the end of a superovulation schedule. Freshly mixed FSH is best for the beginning of a schedule. Other reproductive drugs (Prostaglandins, Luteinizing Hormone and GnRH) should be stored out of sunlight, at a controlled room temperature, during the recommended superovulation protocol. These products should not be allowed to freeze. If they do freeze, we recommend that the product be discarded.

Make Heat Checking a PriorityObviously the more certain and

accurate a breeders observations are, the better the results of the ET program. It is very important to know when donors and recipients are in good, solid, standing heat. Careful heat detection is critical to a successful program and animals should be watched closely during the time periods they are expected to be in heat. Guess work is not recommended. The status of all donors and potential recipients should be carefully documented and shared with the ET team prior to the transfer work.

While it is rare that a donor will not come into heat at all, breeders still should follow through with the prescribed schedule if this does happen. It still may be possible to recover good embryos. Regardless, if breeders find themselves in this situation, Schmidt advises that they immediately contact their ET practitioner to discuss next steps.

Use the Best Semen PossibleIn a perfect world, four units of

excellent quality semen would be used during a superovulation schedule; one unit at the start of standing heat, two units 12 hours after the start of standing heat and then one more unit 24 hours after the start of standing heat. As a bull’s semen becomes more rare and expensive, the number of units can be decreased to as few as one unit per schedule. In this case, it is best to pre-determine an insemination plan with the advanced reproductive technology team. In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can be a better way to maximize results with rare, expensive or sexed-semen. The quality of semen used and how it is handled during freezing and thawing is of extreme importance.

Sexed or sorted semen on many bulls is also now available for you to use in your ET program. We recommend that at least 10 to 15 million total sperm are used in this scenario, which often is composed of two to three straws of five million sperm each. The five million sperm straws are better for ET than the two million sperm straws because they allow you to enter the cervix fewer times. Because the sperm is capacitated in the sorting process, most breeding schedules with sorted semen will begin later, at 18 to 24 hours post standing estrus as opposed to 10 to 12 hours post estrus. Some practitioners will also horn breed donors when using sorted semen, but we do not advise this practice unless you are highly comfortable and competent

with this procedure. We suggest that you work closely with the semen provider to determine the best AI protocol for each donor. Sorted semen works best in young donors without previous reproductive problems.

With all the variables that are part of an ET program, Maine-Anjou breeders are wise to work with a trusted, experienced professional team in order to achieve the best results for their herd development. Following the prescribed schedules,

administering injections correctly, and paying close attention to heats are important tasks. Maine-Anjou breeders who do this well are more likely to reap the rewards of a successful ET program.

For more information about ET or IVF programs, breeders are encouraged to go to www.transova.com or call 1-800-999-3586. Trans Ova Genetics has more than 30 years of experience developing and implementing successful advanced reproductive technologies for cattle breeders.

REMINDERIf you do not pay your 2011 dues by March 10, 2011

YOU WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP LISTING IN THEMAY/JUNE/JULY HERD REFERENCE ISSUE OF THE VOICE.

2011 AMAA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUESYou must be an active member of the AMAA to register or transfer cattle.

ADULT MEMBERSHIP: $100JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: $25

The adult membership dues include a subscription to the Voice. You can pay your dues online at www.maine-anjou.org or call the AMAA at (816) 431-9951.

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follow the schedules set up by their ET practitioner and not change them based on what may have worked for a friend’s cow,” advises Schmidt. “We use the prescribed schedules to tweak future flush schedules and if the prescribed schedule is not followed, it may affect flush results this time and in the future.” If the prescribed schedule is not followed for any reason, the ET practitioner should be notified so that the donor history can be updated with correct information.

Several different modifications may be done to “tweak” donor schedules. Drugs may be increased or decreased, different hormones may be used, even special procedures like a dominant follicle removal (DFR) may be necessary to get a donor to perform successfully. An ultrasound reproductive examination at the start of a program also can eliminate donors that are not ready for superovulation and would otherwise produce poor results.

Properly Mix, Use and Store Drugs

Once FSH, (common brand names include Folltropin and Pluset) is mixed, it must be kept in the refrigerator and used up within five days. Remaining product can be frozen within this time frame for later use. Frozen FSH can be stored in a deep freezer (not a frost-free) for several months and can only be thawed once by placing it in warm water. Do not microwave or place in hot or boiling water. When using thawed

FSH that has been previously frozen, it should be used toward the end of a superovulation schedule. Freshly mixed FSH is best for the beginning of a schedule. Other reproductive drugs (Prostaglandins, Luteinizing Hormone and GnRH) should be stored out of sunlight, at a controlled room temperature, during the recommended superovulation protocol. These products should not be allowed to freeze. If they do freeze, we recommend that the product be discarded.

Make Heat Checking a PriorityObviously the more certain and

accurate a breeders observations are, the better the results of the ET program. It is very important to know when donors and recipients are in good, solid, standing heat. Careful heat detection is critical to a successful program and animals should be watched closely during the time periods they are expected to be in heat. Guess work is not recommended. The status of all donors and potential recipients should be carefully documented and shared with the ET team prior to the transfer work.

While it is rare that a donor will not come into heat at all, breeders still should follow through with the prescribed schedule if this does happen. It still may be possible to recover good embryos. Regardless, if breeders find themselves in this situation, Schmidt advises that they immediately contact their ET practitioner to discuss next steps.

Use the Best Semen PossibleIn a perfect world, four units of

excellent quality semen would be used during a superovulation schedule; one unit at the start of standing heat, two units 12 hours after the start of standing heat and then one more unit 24 hours after the start of standing heat. As a bull’s semen becomes more rare and expensive, the number of units can be decreased to as few as one unit per schedule. In this case, it is best to pre-determine an insemination plan with the advanced reproductive technology team. In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can be a better way to maximize results with rare, expensive or sexed-semen. The quality of semen used and how it is handled during freezing and thawing is of extreme importance.

Sexed or sorted semen on many bulls is also now available for you to use in your ET program. We recommend that at least 10 to 15 million total sperm are used in this scenario, which often is composed of two to three straws of five million sperm each. The five million sperm straws are better for ET than the two million sperm straws because they allow you to enter the cervix fewer times. Because the sperm is capacitated in the sorting process, most breeding schedules with sorted semen will begin later, at 18 to 24 hours post standing estrus as opposed to 10 to 12 hours post estrus. Some practitioners will also horn breed donors when using sorted semen, but we do not advise this practice unless you are highly comfortable and competent

with this procedure. We suggest that you work closely with the semen provider to determine the best AI protocol for each donor. Sorted semen works best in young donors without previous reproductive problems.

With all the variables that are part of an ET program, Maine-Anjou breeders are wise to work with a trusted, experienced professional team in order to achieve the best results for their herd development. Following the prescribed schedules,

administering injections correctly, and paying close attention to heats are important tasks. Maine-Anjou breeders who do this well are more likely to reap the rewards of a successful ET program.

For more information about ET or IVF programs, breeders are encouraged to go to www.transova.com or call 1-800-999-3586. Trans Ova Genetics has more than 30 years of experience developing and implementing successful advanced reproductive technologies for cattle breeders.

REMINDERIf you do not pay your 2011 dues by March 10, 2011

YOU WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP LISTING IN THEMAY/JUNE/JULY HERD REFERENCE ISSUE OF THE VOICE.

2011 AMAA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUESYou must be an active member of the AMAA to register or transfer cattle.

ADULT MEMBERSHIP: $100JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: $25

The adult membership dues include a subscription to the Voice. You can pay your dues online at www.maine-anjou.org or call the AMAA at (816) 431-9951.

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Featured will be the 2011annual membership listing,registration tips, breeder profiles, technical data and awards.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE:April 1, 2011Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to promote your program in the biggest Voice of the year!

For more information contact Lindsey or Kasey • (816) 858-9954

voiceeditor@kc.rr.com

REMINDER

The 2011 Herd reference issueis quickly approaching!

2011 Southwestern Regional Junior ShowHeld in conjunction with the Oklahoma Junior Beef Expo

April 22 – 24, 2011, Stillwater, Okla.

Open to all AJMAA members!MaineTainer • Maine-Anjou Females • Maine-Anjou Steers

OCCA Double Points

For more information contact:

American Junior Maine-Anjou AssociationP.O. Box 1100 • 204 Marshall Rd.

Platte City, MO 64079(816) 431-9950

ajmaa@kc.rr.com

2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show2011 Southwestern Regional Junior Show

I-80I-80I-80I-80I-80I-80I-80I-80

Purebred MaineTH Free PHA FreeSire: Sooner Dam: GVC Samantha 591RHomozygous BlackBW: 88Semen $25

Purebred MaineTH Free

PHA FreeSire: Ali

Dam: DCC Hard DriveBW: 62

Semen $25

Maverick

Phil LautnerJefferson, Iowa515.386.3284515.370.3284800.515.3284

www.lautnerfarms.comorder online at:

www.lautnerbulls.com

“Hottest new Maine-Anjou Sire of 2009”

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Please join us for the third annual event:

Maine-Anjou Heifer Futurity

Maine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer Futurity

For any questions regarding the She’s A Lady Maine-Anjou Heifer Futurity, please contact the American Maine-Anjou Association(816) 431-9950 – phonewww.maine-anjou.org

The futurity is an open show held in conjunction with each National Junior Show. Please join us in 2011 in Kansas City, Mo. Take this opportunity to show in both the

National Junior Show and the She's A Lady Futurity.

Look to the following breeders who have nominations for the 2010 females.

Maine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer FuturityMaine-Anjou Heifer Futurity

• The best the breed has to offer showing against one another• Six judges, with top score and bottom score discarded

• Excellent premiums paid to the exhibitors• Two divisions, MaineTainer and Maine-Anjou

Cameron AlexanderBeauprez Land & Cattle

Blind Badger RanchBuck Cattle Co.

Bushy Park Cattle Co.Carlson Maine-AnjouBecca Chamberlin

Diamond M Cattle Co.Duello Cattle Co.

Goettemoeller Cattle Co.Griswold Cattle Co.

Guyer Cattle Co.

Elizabeth HeatonJones Cattle Co.

Kersten Cattle Co.Cody McCulloughJason Minnaert

Nelson Cattle Co.Nowatzke Cattle Co.

Tomsen MainesTyler Verbeck

Bill & Judi WilsonShawn Wilson

Circle G Bob May

The She’s A Lady Heifer Futurity will be held Tuesday, June 28 at 9 a.m.

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Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner40281 260th St. - Mitchell, SD 57301Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605.730.2397 888.502.7322

Stone Barn FarmMaury & Beth KaisarCedar Grove, Ind.765.647.4992

Real World

Sire: SLC SoonerDam: Excitement 315R Past National Champion

Full Sister to Hotline

REA 17.8 - Scrotal 39.0BW 82 lb. - Adj. WW 654BD 3.8.2010Weight on 1.31.2011 - 1186lb.THF & PHAFPB Maine-Anjou - PolledBW: 1.3 WW: 47 YW: 90 M: 23 M&G: 47

Excitement 315R

Grand Champion Pen-Of-Three

Real World, Bushy Park Farm’s newest A.I. sire. “We think he has the look and structrue of a great show bull,” says Cory Thomsen, general manager. A member of the Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Pen-of-Three bulls at the 2011 NWSS. Bushy Park is making plans to take Real World to all the major shows in 2011.

Showring good looks, Real World numbers!

Look for Real World at all the major shows!

For Semen Contact:

605.996.9100

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Genetic preservation is an easy way to ensure elite genetics are never

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giving you the option to reproduce a genetic copy in the future – when new

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Owners:Ron & Amy Kahl

Reeds, MO 64859(417) 246-5329 ● Ron’s Cell (417) 850-0705

AMAA Reg. #400479Sire: GVC StatesmanDam: LATH Ice Lady● Purebred - Solid Black● Calved: 3/11/2009● Birth Weight: 92 lb.● Adj. Weaning Weight: 814 lb.● Adj. Yearling Weight: 1,384 lb.● Scrotal: 40 c.m.● Frame: 6.1● GeneSTAR Tested● TH/PHA Free● REA: 15.0 in.● Fat: 0.5 in.● IMF: 3.70

We are located only 90 miles South

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Semen available through owners and major distributors!

BW: 1.7WW: 41.2YW: 75.0M: 18.0MG: 38.3

“creating success”Purebred Maine-Anjou

Canadian Interest Invited!

BK Unlimited PowerDMCC Limited Edition 4F x Pannell Miss 4072Purebred

I-80Cowan’s Ali 4M x DCC Hard DrivePurebred

Mercedes BenzCowan’s Ali 4M x Dr. Who3/4 Maine

GCC SLC MergerSLC Sooner 101M x GCC Miss Sharpie 56523/4 Maine

K&A Nautica 47NEBB Strictly Business x K&A Sally F601Purebred

CAG Shiver 301RChill Factor x CAG Miss 301LMaineTainer

TLM Bouncer 152LDMCC Body Builder x EFF Dutchess 901J3/4 Maine

GEF Open BarIce Chest x Black Impact

3/4 Maine

DCC Hard Drive 138RCMAC Hard Core x MVH Miss Pinnacle 4J

Purebred

GVC MaverickSLC Sooner 101M x GVC Samantha 591R

Purebred

GVC Special DeliveryGVC Noble Man 11N x GVC Sarah Jane 402P

Purebred

Majors Money Man 673JMajors Waldo x Majors Cher 673F

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Everett - Mike - Steve Forkner 9282 E. Indian Line Rd. • Richards, MO 64778

(417) 484-3306 or (877) 489-0570eforktlg@inetvisions.net www.trulinemaines.com

Owners:Ron & Amy Kahl

Reeds, MO 64859(417) 246-5329 ● Ron’s Cell (417) 850-0705

AMAA Reg. #400479Sire: GVC StatesmanDam: LATH Ice Lady● Purebred - Solid Black● Calved: 3/11/2009● Birth Weight: 92 lb.● Adj. Weaning Weight: 814 lb.● Adj. Yearling Weight: 1,384 lb.● Scrotal: 40 c.m.● Frame: 6.1● GeneSTAR Tested● TH/PHA Free● REA: 15.0 in.● Fat: 0.5 in.● IMF: 3.70

We are located only 90 miles South

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on your way to Branson, just two

hours North of Branson, MO.

Semen available through owners and major distributors!

BW: 1.7WW: 41.2YW: 75.0M: 18.0MG: 38.3

“creating success”Purebred Maine-Anjou

Canadian Interest Invited!

BK Unlimited PowerDMCC Limited Edition 4F x Pannell Miss 4072Purebred

I-80Cowan’s Ali 4M x DCC Hard DrivePurebred

Mercedes BenzCowan’s Ali 4M x Dr. Who3/4 Maine

GCC SLC MergerSLC Sooner 101M x GCC Miss Sharpie 56523/4 Maine

K&A Nautica 47NEBB Strictly Business x K&A Sally F601Purebred

CAG Shiver 301RChill Factor x CAG Miss 301LMaineTainer

TLM Bouncer 152LDMCC Body Builder x EFF Dutchess 901J3/4 Maine

GEF Open BarIce Chest x Black Impact

3/4 Maine

DCC Hard Drive 138RCMAC Hard Core x MVH Miss Pinnacle 4J

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GVC MaverickSLC Sooner 101M x GVC Samantha 591R

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GVC Special DeliveryGVC Noble Man 11N x GVC Sarah Jane 402P

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Majors Money Man 673JMajors Waldo x Majors Cher 673F

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(866) 356-4565 call for a free directory or view online at www.cattlevisions.com

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The undisputed Champion

Ali

Ali 2 Clone to Ali, America’s #1

calving ease bull!

Polled Engergizer X FJH CountessDOB: January 2008

BW: 92TH & PHA Free

Semen $25

Phil LautnerJefferson, Iowa515.386.3284515.370.3284

800.515.3284

www.lautnerfarms.comorder online at:

www.lautnerbulls.com

Ali was named AMAA Show Sire of the Year for 2008 & 2009

Long IslandKBSC

X25

REg 408705 ○ 3.16.2010 ○ Polled ○ PB

Admired by many in the Yards, KBSC Long Island was a crowd favorite and sale feature! Out of the well known K&A Claire 394N cow and

Open Bar, this pedigree is popular! Long Island is a CAN’T MISS herd sire for anyone. Semen available this spring!

Denver StatsWeight - 1130REA - 14.37Fat - 0.21WDA - 3.7Scrotal - 37.0

BW 5.4 ○ WW 41. ○ YW 77.7 ○ Milk 14.7 ○ Act BW 92 ○ Adj ww 793

Sire: GEF Open Bar

Dam: K&A Claire 394N

Ice Chest

GEF Miss ImpactFGJ Habanero

K&A Carly F602

Joe Morgan600 E. Road 30 ○ Scott City, KS 67871

620.872.5834

Semen $25

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The undisputed Champion

Ali

Ali 2 Clone to Ali, America’s #1

calving ease bull!

Polled Engergizer X FJH CountessDOB: January 2008

BW: 92TH & PHA FreeSemen $25

Not Once... But Twice

Phil LautnerJefferson, Iowa515.386.3284515.370.3284

800.515.3284

www.lautnerfarms.comorder online at:

www.lautnerbulls.com

Ali was named AMAA Show Sire of the Year for 2008 & 2009

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Long IslandKBSC

X25

REg 408705 ○ 3.16.2010 ○ Polled ○ PB

Admired by many in the Yards, KBSC Long Island was a crowd favorite and sale feature! Out of the well known K&A Claire 394N cow and

Open Bar, this pedigree is popular! Long Island is a CAN’T MISS herd sire for anyone. Semen available this spring!

Denver StatsWeight - 1130REA - 14.37Fat - 0.21WDA - 3.7Scrotal - 37.0

BW 5.4 ○ WW 41. ○ YW 77.7 ○ Milk 14.7 ○ Act BW 92 ○ Adj ww 793

Sire: GEF Open Bar

Dam: K&A Claire 394N

Ice Chest

GEF Miss ImpactFGJ Habanero

K&A Carly F602

Joe Morgan600 E. Road 30 ○ Scott City, KS 67871

620.872.5834

Semen $25

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Dateline

Index/Dateline

Index of AdvertisersAlexander Land .......................9

Blind Badger Ranch .........49,76

Beauprez Land & Cattle .......49

Bessler, James ........................50

Bonham, Steve ......................50

Bovance .............................51,66

Buck Cattle Co. .................11,75

Bushy Park Farm ..............BC,65

Clover Hill Farm ....................49

Cattle Visions ....................51,69

Conover, Al .............................50

Continental Livestock

Services ...................................51

County Line Ranches ............50

DeJong Ranch .........................49

Denison Acres ...................49,74

DeRouchey, Fred ................3,50

DJ's Cattle Co. .......................49

Dorran, Steve .........................50

DP Sales Services ..................51

EDJE Technologies ................54

Glen Oak Farms .....................13

Graham, Gary .........................50

Green Valley Cattle Co. ......IFC

Hartman ..................................13

K&A Farm ...............................49

Kahl, Ron & Amy ...................68

KNP Land & Cattle Co. .........50

Kreis, Ron ...............................50

Lathrop Livestock Transportation.......................51

Lautner Farms ...................61,71

Loder Cattle Co. ...................49

Maine Express .......................43

Mid-Continent Farms .............1

Nowatzke Cattle ..................IBC

NuHaven Cattle Co. ..............50

O’Hara Land & Cattle............49

Okie Blue Sky Farms........... .49

Pokie Feeders ........................70

PrimeTime Agri Marketing

Network ...................................51

Redgate Cattle Co. ................49

Secondino, Jami .....................51

SEK ..........................................12

Sheridan, Bill .........................50

Showtimes ..............................56

SFP ...........................................53

Stone Barn Farms ..................65

Sullivan Supply .....................51

Top Sires ............................39,62

Trans Ova Genetics ...............68

Truline Maines ....................9,49

Vickland Show Cattle ............67

Wendt, Kevin .........................51

Willow Springs Club Calves ...5

Wilson Stock Farm ................50

March

5 Green Valley Cattle "Big Picture" Sire Sale at the all new Green Valley Sale center, Atkinson, Neb. 7 Nagel Cattle Co., Performance Plus Production Sale,

Springfield, S.D. 18-19 Ohio Beef Expo Maine-Anjou Sale, Columbus, Ohio 26 Buck Cattle Co.'s Spring Edition XV Sale, Madill,

Okla.

Let Your Voice Be Heard!Call Lindsey or Kasey to place your ads today!

816.858.9954

April

1 Deadline: May/June/July Herd Reference Voice 22-24 Southwestern Regional Junior Maine-Anjou Show, held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Beef Expo,

Stillwater, Okla.

May

1 Deadline: National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Entry, Kansas City, Mo.

30 Hartman & Associates, Glen Oak Farms Maine-Anjou Dispersal Sale, Neosho, Mo.

June

26-1 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show, Kansas City, Mo.

29 Summer board meetings, committee and board meetings, held in conjunction with the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show, Kansas City, Mo.

July

1 Deadline: August/September Voice 28-1 National Youth Leadership Conference (NYLC), Fort

Collins, Colo.

Great Things Ahead...by Lindsey Broek, editor/director of communications

Maine-Anjou Voice • voiceeditor@kc.rr.com • www.amavoice.com

Extra Voice

I hope this article finds everyone recovering from a great holiday, wonderful New Year and outstanding Denver! Although the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is always a highlight of mine throughout the year, I think this year was one for the books. Here is a little recap of the 2011 NWSS.

Our journey began on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, a day earlier than originally planned, we headed out to beat the storm. I was determined that I was going to get us to Denver on Sunday, come rain or snow. Around Hays, Kan., the snow won and, defeated, we pulled over and spent the night. Up and at’em the next morning our journey continued with less than favorable driving conditions and cold temperatures. After what seemed like days we finally reached the stock show. I was so excited I could hardly sit still! We unpacked our suburban and headed to the yards to meet up with some old friends.

The next day was a day spent setting up our tent and banners. I hope everyone took notice of the new and improved Maine-Anjou banner and booth that were on display at this year’s stock show. We are pretty proud of them here at the office. After walking around and visiting with breeders it was clear that it was going to be a great year for Maine-Anjou enthusiasts across the country. Wednesday was a busy day with the pen show and sale check-in. We collect all of the pertinent data, REA, fat and scrotal to include in addition to EPDs in our show program and data sheet for

potential buyers. Needless to say, everyone

brought their best to this year’s stock show! Thursday was the pre-sale evaluation, at this time all of the sale consignors bring their cattle to be evaluated by a set of three judges. The bulls are then rated to help determine the sale order. We got the privilege to work with Donnie Robertson and Kent Jaecke, Oklahoma and Shawn Wilson, Canada for this year’s evaluation. A big thank you goes out to these three gentlemen for judging our sale evaluation!

Friday was a big day, the annual Maine-Anjou Pen-of-Three bull and female show in the yards. Thank you to Jim Bloomberg, Illinois, Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma and Jim Williams, Texas; they did a great job evaluating our pen show! The competition was second to none and big job well done goes out to all of those who brought and exhibited cattle in the show.

The next two days are something that really bring a smile to my face. Saturday was the annual Bright Light's Sale in Denver, and boy oh boy it is good to be in the Maine-Anjou business. In front of a packed house Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer bulls averaged a whopping $3,992. Females, not far behind, averaged $3,658. A big thank you goes out to all those who consigned and purchased lots in this year's sale. To Dustin Layton, sale manager, we appreciate all you do for this event.

Sunday was the grand finale. The show on the hill is always

stacked with competition from top to bottom and this year was no exception. Over 90 head of high quality Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer cattle were exhibited, it was a great show! Congratulations to all of the junior and open show exhibitors on presenting a fantastic set of Maine-Anjou cattle. It takes a lot of work and TLC to get heifers and bulls to the stock show and boy did it show! Good job to all.

There are the Denver highlights in a nut shell. Denver is a great starting point for all of us Maine-Anjou enthusiasts to get excited about what the future has in store. Whether it was in the yards or on the hill, the Maine-Anjou breed was highly represented. If this is any indication towards the quality our breeders will continue to produce in the years to come, I am excited! As long as you continue to collect the pertinent data to represent the quality of cattle you strive to produce, advertise your respective programs for potential buyers and remember that the Maine-Anjou breed does have a place outside of the showring, the future is bright for the Maine-Anjou breed! I look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming jackpot shows and bull sales. Remember, if there is anything the Voice can do to help promote your business, please, do not hesitate to contact Kasey or myself. We are happy to help in however we can!

stacked with competition from

Dateline

Index/Dateline

Index of AdvertisersAlexander Land .......................9

Blind Badger Ranch .........49,76

Beauprez Land & Cattle .......49

Bessler, James ........................50

Bonham, Steve ......................50

Bovance .............................51,66

Buck Cattle Co. .................11,75

Bushy Park Farm ..............BC,65

Clover Hill Farm ....................49

Cattle Visions ....................51,69

Conover, Al .............................50

Continental Livestock

Services ...................................51

County Line Ranches ............50

DeJong Ranch .........................49

Denison Acres ...................49,74

DeRouchey, Fred ................3,50

DJ's Cattle Co. .......................49

Dorran, Steve .........................50

DP Sales Services ..................51

EDJE Technologies ................54

Glen Oak Farms .....................13

Graham, Gary .........................50

Green Valley Cattle Co. ......IFC

Hartman ..................................13

K&A Farm ...............................49

Kahl, Ron & Amy ...................68

KNP Land & Cattle Co. .........50

Kreis, Ron ...............................50

Lathrop Livestock Transportation.......................51

Lautner Farms ...................61,71

Loder Cattle Co. ...................49

Maine Express .......................43

Mid-Continent Farms .............1

Nowatzke Cattle ..................IBC

NuHaven Cattle Co. ..............50

O’Hara Land & Cattle............49

Okie Blue Sky Farms........... .49

Pokie Feeders ........................70

PrimeTime Agri Marketing

Network ...................................51

Redgate Cattle Co. ................49

Secondino, Jami .....................51

SEK ..........................................12

Sheridan, Bill .........................50

Showtimes ..............................56

SFP ...........................................53

Stone Barn Farms ..................65

Sullivan Supply .....................51

Top Sires ............................39,62

Trans Ova Genetics ...............68

Truline Maines ....................9,49

Vickland Show Cattle ............67

Wendt, Kevin .........................51

Willow Springs Club Calves ...5

Wilson Stock Farm ................50

March

5 Green Valley Cattle "Big Picture" Sire Sale at the all new Green Valley Sale center, Atkinson, Neb. 7 Nagel Cattle Co., Performance Plus Production Sale,

Springfield, S.D. 18-19 Ohio Beef Expo Maine-Anjou Sale, Columbus, Ohio 26 Buck Cattle Co.'s Spring Edition XV Sale, Madill,

Okla.

Let Your Voice Be Heard!Call Lindsey or Kasey to place your ads today!

816.858.9954

April

1 Deadline: May/June/July Herd Reference Voice 22-24 Southwestern Regional Junior Maine-Anjou Show, held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Beef Expo,

Stillwater, Okla.

May

1 Deadline: National Junior Maine-Anjou Show Entry, Kansas City, Mo.

30 Hartman & Associates, Glen Oak Farms Maine-Anjou Dispersal Sale, Neosho, Mo.

June

26-1 National Junior Maine-Anjou Show, Kansas City, Mo.

29 Summer board meetings, committee and board meetings, held in conjunction with the National Junior Maine-Anjou Show, Kansas City, Mo.

July

1 Deadline: August/September Voice 28-1 National Youth Leadership Conference (NYLC), Fort

Collins, Colo.

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Great Things Ahead...by Lindsey Broek, editor/director of communications

Maine-Anjou Voice • voiceeditor@kc.rr.com • www.amavoice.com

Extra Voice

I hope this article finds everyone recovering from a great holiday, wonderful New Year and outstanding Denver! Although the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is always a highlight of mine throughout the year, I think this year was one for the books. Here is a little recap of the 2011 NWSS.

Our journey began on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, a day earlier than originally planned, we headed out to beat the storm. I was determined that I was going to get us to Denver on Sunday, come rain or snow. Around Hays, Kan., the snow won and, defeated, we pulled over and spent the night. Up and at’em the next morning our journey continued with less than favorable driving conditions and cold temperatures. After what seemed like days we finally reached the stock show. I was so excited I could hardly sit still! We unpacked our suburban and headed to the yards to meet up with some old friends.

The next day was a day spent setting up our tent and banners. I hope everyone took notice of the new and improved Maine-Anjou banner and booth that were on display at this year’s stock show. We are pretty proud of them here at the office. After walking around and visiting with breeders it was clear that it was going to be a great year for Maine-Anjou enthusiasts across the country. Wednesday was a busy day with the pen show and sale check-in. We collect all of the pertinent data, REA, fat and scrotal to include in addition to EPDs in our show program and data sheet for

potential buyers. Needless to say, everyone

brought their best to this year’s stock show! Thursday was the pre-sale evaluation, at this time all of the sale consignors bring their cattle to be evaluated by a set of three judges. The bulls are then rated to help determine the sale order. We got the privilege to work with Donnie Robertson and Kent Jaecke, Oklahoma and Shawn Wilson, Canada for this year’s evaluation. A big thank you goes out to these three gentlemen for judging our sale evaluation!

Friday was a big day, the annual Maine-Anjou Pen-of-Three bull and female show in the yards. Thank you to Jim Bloomberg, Illinois, Blake Bloomberg, Oklahoma and Jim Williams, Texas; they did a great job evaluating our pen show! The competition was second to none and big job well done goes out to all of those who brought and exhibited cattle in the show.

The next two days are something that really bring a smile to my face. Saturday was the annual Bright Light's Sale in Denver, and boy oh boy it is good to be in the Maine-Anjou business. In front of a packed house Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer bulls averaged a whopping $3,992. Females, not far behind, averaged $3,658. A big thank you goes out to all those who consigned and purchased lots in this year's sale. To Dustin Layton, sale manager, we appreciate all you do for this event.

Sunday was the grand finale. The show on the hill is always

stacked with competition from top to bottom and this year was no exception. Over 90 head of high quality Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer cattle were exhibited, it was a great show! Congratulations to all of the junior and open show exhibitors on presenting a fantastic set of Maine-Anjou cattle. It takes a lot of work and TLC to get heifers and bulls to the stock show and boy did it show! Good job to all.

There are the Denver highlights in a nut shell. Denver is a great starting point for all of us Maine-Anjou enthusiasts to get excited about what the future has in store. Whether it was in the yards or on the hill, the Maine-Anjou breed was highly represented. If this is any indication towards the quality our breeders will continue to produce in the years to come, I am excited! As long as you continue to collect the pertinent data to represent the quality of cattle you strive to produce, advertise your respective programs for potential buyers and remember that the Maine-Anjou breed does have a place outside of the showring, the future is bright for the Maine-Anjou breed! I look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming jackpot shows and bull sales. Remember, if there is anything the Voice can do to help promote your business, please, do not hesitate to contact Kasey or myself. We are happy to help in however we can!

BK XPOWER X101

3/4 Maine-Anjou

dob: 03.10.10

bw: 83 lbs. phaf & thf

semen: $25/unit

sire: BK Unlimited Powerdam: RSCC Roxbury(Heatseeker X Big Timber)

XPower is the perfect combination ofmaternal strength, power, moderate

framed and all in an attractive package!!Owned with Dr. Bob Morton

BK UNLIMITED POWERPB Maine-Anjou dob: 01.11.08

bw: 86 lbs. phaf & thf semen: $30/unit

sire: DMCC Limited Edition dam: Pannell Miss 4072Owned with Moore Cattle Co.

Unlimited Power is quickly proving to be the best breeding bull ever used at Buck Cattle Co. The offspring are soft ribbed,

powerful, extremely sound structured, with style to burn. They are right for the times!!

Champion Chianina, ’11 FWSSSired by Unlimited Power

Reserve Div. I, ’11 FWSS

Sired by UnlimitedPower & bred by

DJ’s Cattle

Champion Maine-Anjou & Reserve Supreme

Champion Female, ’11 SanAntonio Livestock Show

Sired by Unlimited Power

BUCK CATTLE COMPANY Jirl Buck & Family 580.795.4865 jirl@buckcattle.com

www.buckcattle.com

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Denison AcresDenny & Donna Denison

P.O. Box 86 ○ Keatchie, LA 71046318.697.4617 or 318.747.1400

We use and recommend...

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BK XPOWER X101

3/4 Maine-Anjou

dob: 03.10.10

bw: 83 lbs. phaf & thf

semen: $25/unit

sire: BK Unlimited Powerdam: RSCC Roxbury(Heatseeker X Big Timber)

XPower is the perfect combination ofmaternal strength, power, moderate

framed and all in an attractive package!!Owned with Dr. Bob Morton

BK UNLIMITED POWERPB Maine-Anjou dob: 01.11.08

bw: 86 lbs. phaf & thf semen: $30/unit

sire: DMCC Limited Edition dam: Pannell Miss 4072Owned with Moore Cattle Co.

Unlimited Power is quickly proving to be the best breeding bull ever used at Buck Cattle Co. The offspring are soft ribbed,

powerful, extremely sound structured, with style to burn. They are right for the times!!

Champion Chianina, ’11 FWSSSired by Unlimited Power

Reserve Div. I, ’11 FWSS

Sired by UnlimitedPower & bred by

DJ’s Cattle

Champion Maine-Anjou & Reserve Supreme

Champion Female, ’11 SanAntonio Livestock Show

Sired by Unlimited Power

BUCK CATTLE COMPANY Jirl Buck & Family 580.795.4865 jirl@buckcattle.com

www.buckcattle.com

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Denison AcresDenny & Donna Denison

P.O. Box 86 ○ Keatchie, LA 71046318.697.4617 or 318.747.1400

We use and recommend...

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Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner 40281 260th Street, Mitchell, SD 57301• Fax: 605-996-0721

Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397 Riley Laber, Herdsman, 605-999-2560

Toll Free At: 888-502-7322 • www.bpfcc.comSale Consultant: Fred DeRouchey - 605-530-6488

Sale Consultant: Stock Options, Kevin Mears - 937-533-0169

For more information or to request a sale brochure:

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FOR PiCTuReS & ViDeOS OF THe OFFeRinG ViSiT: www.BPFCC.COM

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