kansas angus news - march/april 2013

Number 584 . Kansas Angus AssociationMarch/April 2013

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1 ▪ March/April 2013 ▪ Kansas Angus News

Association News

KAA Board of Directors 2013 These men and women will serve on the Kansas Angus Association Board of Directors in 2013. Pictured at the 2013 KAA banquet are front row from left are Robert Bailey, Quenemo, treasurer; Anne Lampe, Scott City, secretary/manager; Craig Rucker, Burdett, president; Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, vice president; and Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, director. Back row from left are Timothy Benton, Garnett, past president; Stuart Rose, Cheney, director; Clint Woodrow, Emporia, director; Howard Woodbury, Quenemo, director; Harold Hazelton, McPherson, director; Brandon New, Leavenworth, director; John McCurry, Burrton, director; and Matthew Perrier, Eureka, director. See page 2 for complete list of board members. Photo by Matthew Caldwell, American Angus Association.

KAA District 3 to host Program in Chanute District 3 director Matt Perrier will host a meeting and program for KAA members, guests and anyone interested on April 16, 2013 in Chanute, Kan. The Dutch treat meal will begin at 5:30 pm at the Ambassador Steakhouse located in the historic Tioga Hotel, 12 E Main Street . Dinner will be followed by a program at 6:30 pm on the American Angus Association® Maternal Plus Program. Maternal Plus…Where do I Begin? Bring your notebook computer, tablet or just pen and paper and participate in this workshop about the new AAA reporting program, Maternal Plus. Tonya Amen, Genetic Service Director for the American Angus Association, will lead this informative, hands-on session. The meal cost of $25 per person will include meal, tax, tip and beverage . All welcome. Please RSVP to Matt Perrier by April 13. [email protected] or 620-583-5033. 3 Commercial Angus & Angus-Influence Female Sales this Spring– Ft. Scott, Junction City & Holton The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor 3 Commercial Angus Female Sales this spring in Ft. Scott on March 30, Junction City on March 3 and Holton on April 5. We are in search of high quality, young age pairs, fall bred cows, bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. If you are interested in consigning cattle to this sale, please complete the attached entry form and mail to the address shown at the bottom of the form. Using this form, an information handout will be compiled on all consignments which will be available to buyers on sale day and will be mailed on request. We will also be advertising the sale consignments in farm publications throughout the sale area on Angus internet emails. In order to advertise your consignments and compile and sale list handout and mailer, we ask that you return the to the designated sale chairman by the date specified for each sale. Consignments will be taken up to the day before each sale

however the earlier we receive your entry form, the better we can generate interest in your cattle. Consign by: Ft Scott, Thursday March 21. Junction City, Thursday March 21 Holton, Wednesday, March 27. Please note specific rules as indicated for each sale. Consigners do not have to be KAA members and out-of sate cattle welcome. A consignment entry from is on page 19 or you may submit online at www.kansasangus.org. Consignment Criteria The sales welcomes spring pairs, bred cows and heifers to calve in late

spring of 2013; bred cows and heifers to calve in the fall of 2013; and open heifers. To insure the quality of this special sale, we have made the following guidelines.

Females must meet Certified Angus Beef ®live specifications: be predominately black hided (black white faces and/or “baldies” are accepted).

Females must have typical beef-type conformation (no visible dairy influence); and be without long floppy ear and hump (no visible Brahman influence).

Maximum age—No older than 8 years-old. Minimum consignment of five head. Cattle may be mouthed. Cattle will be sorted by sale committee for sale order.

Ft. Scott and Holton: All females must be pregnancy checked (except open heifers) within 30 days of the sale. Pregnancy checking will be the responsibility of the consignor. An official health paper from the veterinarian must accompany cattle, complete with pregnancy check results within 30 days of the sale. Cattle may be pregnancy checked at the Ft Scott or Holton by request only, an must be indicated on registration form; regular sale barn fee will be charged for PT. Open females will sell guaranteed by the seller to be open. Junction City: All females will be preg checked and bled by JC Livestock veterinarian.

Calving dates provided are guaranteed by seller, open heifers are guaranteed by seller and will be preg checked if there are concerns.( applies to all 3 sales)

Cattle should be at the sale facility by 1 pm the day prior to sale; if cattle are being preg checked by sale barn you should arrive by noon. Please contact designated sale chairman or hosting sale barn for specific arrival time deadlines.

Selling Fees Ft. Scott and Holton: Cost will be regular sale barn fees & expense

plus a 1% commission for the Kansas Angus Association to cover special sale advertising and promotion. There will also be a per head charge for “No Sale” animals, which will include sale barn no-sale charge plus $5 to go the KAA.

Junction City: Regular sale barn fees and expense plus KAA commission of $5 per head or $6 pair, to cover advertising and promotion. No sale fee is $10 per head ( $5 for JC/$5 for KAA) .Contact sale chair or barn for specific sale barn fees.

Please complete entry online at www.kansasangus.org or use the form on page 19. It is your responsibility as the seller to make sure the information you report is accurate. The Kansas Angus Association provides this information as a service and is not liable for its accuracy. For more information please contact the sale chairman for the location you are interested in. Ft Scott Sale : Tim Benton, 23579 SW 1100 Rd. Garnett KS 66032 (785)448-4297 cell ; [email protected]. Junction City Sale chairman: Chad Johnson, 268 S 1900 Rd, White City, Ks 66872. (620)767-2650; [email protected]. Holton Sale : Neal Haverkamp, 2964 L4 Rd., Bern, KS 66408. (785)336-1655 cell; [email protected].

See page 19 for consignment entry form.


Official Publication of the Kansas Angus Association, Inc. May/June 2013 issue ad/copy deadline : April 10

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The President’ s Pen I hope calving season is going well for everyone. These new calves are pretty exciting as they have been a long time coming. This calf crop will have long term affect when you consider retained heifers and sale bulls. That makes our breeding decisions very important not only for us but our neighbors and customers as well. We are very fortunate here in Kansas to have many Angus operations that are reputable and dependable sources of nationally known and trusted genetics to choose from without having to travel thousands of miles. Sale season is upon us and the mailbox has a new catalog nearly everyday. I'm sure I’m not the only one with the affliction of sale catalog addiction. On a different note we had a good annual meeting in Hutchinson with DNA info as one of the topics. I am sure this information will be very valuable to evaluate our current calf crop and help make breeding decisions in the future clearer but we are going to need to learn how to evaluate and use this new technology. Also we need to remember DNA testing is not a replacement for AHIR and carcass ultrasound evaluation but needs to be used as part of the whole process. It was great to see so many kids with good Angus cattle at the Futurity junior show, I was told the entries were up , that’s good news for our future. It seemed to me that there was a good mix of old and new exhibitors there. Congratulations to all the kids and their families for participating. Even with the late February snow, many of us are still struggling with the drought that is covering our state and much of the high plains region. Lets all please remember to pray for moisture.

Craig Rucker Kansas Angus Association President 2013

Kansas Angus Association

President : Craig Rucker , Burdett Vice President : Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland Secretary/Mgr: Anne Lampe, Scott City (620) 872-3915 Treasurer: Robert Bailey ,3990 Highway K68 Quenemo, Ks 66528,(785) 828-3338 Past President: Tim Benton, Garnett

District Directors Term Expires # 1 Neal Haverkamp, Bern ……………….….……...2016 # 2 Sharee Sankey, Council Grove………..…….….....2014 # 3 Matt Perrier, Eureka……………………..………….2014 # 4 Doug Benoit, Esbon ..……………….…….….........2016 # 5 Mark Rohr, Hays………………….....…………...... 2015 # 6 John McCurry, Burrton……………….…..………....2016 # 7 Larry Lundgren, Gove………...………………...…..2016 # 8 Grant Gardiner, Ashland……………………....…...2016 Directors At Large (Commercial) Harold Hazelton, McPherson……………………..……...2016 Howard Woodbury, Quenemo…………………........…..2014 Rick Cornwell St. John ……………..……….………. .2015 Directors At Large (Purebred) Brandon New, Leavenworth………………….………....2014 Stuart Rose, Cheney…….…………………..……. …....2015 Clint Woodrow, Emporia …………… ………….…….2016 The KAA board meets quarterly in February, May, September and December. Members are welcome to attend meetings. Contact Anne Lampe for meeting dates.

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Notes & News from Anne It’s Here What’s here? Well in Kansas it’s bull sale season, mixed in with calving, chores that have been put aside until warmer weather and of course looking for the first signs of spring in the form of green grass. It’s the season when we all anxiously await the birth of each calf and the sale of each bull in hopes that the mating decisions, work and preparations of the previous year turn out just as we expected …..and it’s time to start all over again.

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” ___Leo Tolstoy

Here’s to spring! And to rain!

Anne Anne S. Lampe, Ks Angus News, editor ; Ks Angus Association, Secretary/Manager [email protected] , 620-874-4273 cell, 620-872-3915 home/office

Cover - Bull photo by Taylor Nikkel, Maple Hill , inset calf photo by Bryanna Hite., Valley Center . Both photos were submitted in our March/ April cover photo contest on the KAA Facebook page. Bryanna’s photo was voted the fan favorite and Taylor's was the editor’s pick. Cover design by Anne Lampe. I welcome cover photo submissions, must be high quality at least 300 dpi, vertical shots recommended. No compensation for photos, photo credit given.

In this Issue Association News………………………….....….….1 Editors Notes, KAA, KAN Info…….…...…….........2 Angus Industry……………………………………...4 KAA Annual Meeting, Banquet & Jr Show ………..6 Galen & Lori Fink 2012 Honorary Member……...7-8

KAA Calendar…………………………………….8 KJAA……………………………………………...10 JMB Angus Donates Heifer for Jr. Fundraiser….10 Our Angus Family………………………………..12 Auxiliary…………………………………….…...16 Commercial Female Sales Form………………….19

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Benoit Angus Ranch24th Annual Production Sale

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Selling approximately: 150 Registered Angus Fall and Spring Bulls.50 2012 Top Supreme Replacement Heifers

Selling approximately: 150 Registered Angus Fall and Spring Bulls.SELLING 150 BULLS

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E&b 8021 in Focus 1212Reg. No. 17237725 • DOB 10/11/2011

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He Sells!

CED BW WW YW RADG YH SC Doc

+5 +1.9 +48 +97 +.16 +.5 +1.35 +16

MILK CW Marb RE Fat

+24 +45 +.90 +.53 +.001

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+29.20 +42.11 +41.51 +37.46 +4.05 +97.08

E&b Dash 258Reg. No. 17301816 • DOB 02/01/2012

Dash/ Power Alliance

He Sells!


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MILK CW Marb RE Fat

+21 +31 +.44 +.59 +.033

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+40.22 +26.13 +28.33 +24.57 +3.76 +72.20

E&b Pioneer 2138Reg. No. +17301748 • DOB 1/29/2012

Pioneer/Predestined

He Sells!


+0 +2.0 +56 +107 +.15 +0 +1.01 +1

MILK CW Marb RE Fat

+32 +23 +.47 +.64 +.023

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+34.50 +50.78 +32.75 +25.69 +7.06 +69.79

E&b Right Answer 265Reg. No. 17301823 • DOB 1/10/2012

Right Answer 746/Upward

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+15 -.5 +65 +124 +.22 +.3 +.73 +9

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+37 +45 +.59 +.22 +.024

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+43.06 +68.61 +26.09 +29.57 -3.48 +84.19

E&b Heureka 203Reg. No 17301706 • DOB 2/01/2012

Heureka/Bando 1961

He Sells!


+1 +2.3 +62 +104 +.11 +.1 +.04 +6

MILK CW Marb RE Fat

+30 +31 +.18 +.41 +.042

$W $F $G $QG $YG $B

+41.70 +44.06 +13.85 +13.70 +.15 +58.13

E&b 0203 Alliance 201Reg. No. 17301704 • DOB 2/07/2012

0203/ New Frontier

He Sells!


+8 +1.7 +61 +105 +.16 +.5 +1.47 +6

MILK CW Marb RE Fat

+27 +39 +.95 +.49 +.020

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Angus industry– News and information provided by the American Angus Association ® & Certified Angus Beef , LLC.

Igenity® and Angus Genetics Inc.® Announce Enhanced Value to Breed-specific DNA Profile Igenity®, a Neogen Corporation Company, and Angus Genetics Inc.® (AGI) announce a significant cost reduction to the Igenity Profile for Angus, a leading DNA profile for registered Angus cattle producers in the industry. The Igenity Profile for Angus is now available to American Angus Association® members and clients at a new rate of $47 per test. Additionally, AGI, a subsidiary of the Association, is offering members the opportunity to combine the Igenity Profile for Angus with SNP-based parentage at a new price of $59. “Due to increases in laboratory efficiencies, advances in genomic technology, and upcoming new products, Neogen is pleased to provide additional economic value to American Angus Association members,” says Dr. Jason Lilly, vice president of corporate development for Neogen. “This price adjustment provides Angus seedstock breeders with a cost-effective, high-value alternative for genomic prediction plus parentage.” AGI and Neogen have collaborated in the development and implementation of genomic technology for the benefit of Angus breeders. Genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs), generated by AGI, were launched for Angus cattle in September 2009 incorporating the first Igenity Profile results.“From the first version of the comprehensive Igenity Profile, to the upgrade to the Igenity Profile for Angus launched in January 2010, as well as the industry-leading adoption of SNP parentage for breed registration in 2010, AGI and Igenity have partnered in the development of novel technology for the benefit of the Angus breed,” says Bill Bowman, AGI president and Association chief operating officer. “With this recent announcement, AGI, through its relationship with Neogen, GeneSeek, and Igenity, is able to deliver the proven power of the Igenity Profile for Angus, with or without SNP parentage, at a tremendous value.” Over the past five years, it has been exciting to work with AGI in the delivery of genomic technologies, explains Dr. Lilly. “The recent price adjustment for the widely-adopted Igenity Profile for Angus represents our commitment to provide the best products – and value – to AGI customers. Today, Angus members have even more reason to harness the power of the Igenity Profile to advance their breeding objectives. Looking forward, we are also excited to be working with AGI on the development of new tools for Angus producers based on the GeneSeek® Genomic Profiler Bovine HDTM.” For more information about Igenity, contact your Igenity sales representative, call (877) 443-6489 or visit www.igenity.com/beef. For more information about the American Angus Association, contact an Angus regional manager or call (816) 383-5100.

Angus Calves at Auction Bring Record Premiums Record-high calf prices last year spelled good news for most U.S. ranchers, but there was an extra bonus for many of them. That came in the form of record-high premiums paid for Angus calves at auction compared to non-Angus contemporaries, as reported to Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB). The database on more than 300,000 calves sold in 13,794 lots at 10 markets since 1999 is part of the company’s “Here’s the Premium” project. “Everybody who sold calves enjoyed the market response to supply and demand, but some may not have noticed the price differentials still held,” said Steve Suther, the CAB director of industry information who initiated the study. Data from nine cooperating auction markets last fall showed the all-time high Angus premium in absolute terms . That was $5.30 per hundredweight (/cwt.) for the combination of 504-pound (lb.) heifers and 511-lb. steers sold in 660 lots. On the steer side, it was $6.20/cwt., down 8.6% from the 2008 record, but 17% above the 2006 figure. Meanwhile, the heifers set a 14-year high of $4.40/cwt. above non-Angus . As always, market managers reported the winning bids on known Angus-based genetics from 450 lb. to 550 lb., noting breed type, sex, weight and price vs. non-Angus steers and heifers, keeping muscling, frame and other non-breed factors constant. They also note any preconditioning, management or sale factors. Kansas State University agriculture economist Kevin Dhuyvetter, who has analyzed the data from the start, says lots identified as weaned or vaccinated earned premiums of $7.36/cwt. compared to other lots, regardless of breed type. Premiums for Angus calves have grown in a near linear trend since 1999. Dividing those 14 years into two equal periods shows a per-head Angus steer advantage growing from $21.21 in the first seven reports to $31.40 in the four reports representing the last seven years. Angus heifers moved up from $15.05 to $19.72 per head in those same averages. “I’m not sure if there’s a replacement heifer phenomenon or simply that as prices in general have increased, the premiums associated with Angus genetics have increased in absolute

terms,” Dhuyvetter says. “It does stand to reason that if people start rebuilding herds, we would see a narrowing of the steer-to-heifer spread,” he adds “If Angus calves continue to bring premiums, then Angus heifers that might be going as replacements should be gaining in value to non-Angus heifers.” People raising Angus cattle have seen ever-better maternal traits and weaning weights over those years, Suther said. “If they followed the calves’ progress through the feedlot, they saw an uptrend in their ability to gain and grade, and the carcass premium rewards are on the rise, too.” That could explain data from Superior Livestock video auctions since 2000 showing combined steer and heifer Angus premiums have dominated values by breed type for that similar span of time.

Data from 13 years of marketing 4.9 million cattle in 40,799 lots on the leading U.S. video auction shows a clear dominance of Angus genetics. Most of the calves sold on the video include data on breed type, which has always had an effect on sale price. In the first two years, the lowest premium above the Brahman-cross base were English and English crosses. Since 2002, the breed category with the smallest premium over those “cattle with ear” has been English-Continental crosses. In 12 of 13 years, and including 2012, the breed category with the highest premium was “Primarily Angus.” The only year it did not show the highest premium was in 2011, when it was edged out by black and black whiteface calves. Data analyst Mike King began to break out and quantify those reported breed type variables in 2000. He set strict guidelines to classify cattle, based on seller description, into one of five categories: mixed English or English crosses, English-Continental crosses, primarily Angus, black or black-whiteface, and cattle with “ear.” Brangus calves would fall into King’s latter category. On the other hand, a pen of mostly black English calves with less than a 90% share of black individuals only qualified as English/English crosses. Lots of black or black-whiteface calves had to be at least 90% black hided, and primarily Angus calves had to be described as at least 90% Angus by the seller. The spread showed its narrowest range ever in 2012, but primarily Angus calves sold at a premium $4.40/cwt., which was 55 cents above the black and black whiteface, and 51 cents above English and English cross premium .

Angus Foundation Introduces New Angus Calf Tie The new tie is available for purchase online at www.angusfoundation.org. From shirts and jackets to sunglasses and beautiful prints, the Angus Foundation has many items available for sale that depict and represent the Angus breed. An exciting new feature in the Angus Foundation’s portfolio of merchandise is a beautiful 100 percent silk Angus calf tie. The tie is now available for purchase atwww.angusfoundation.org. Rockmount Ranch Wear, located in Denver, Colo., produced the new tie as it has several other ties the Angus Foundation has sold in the past. The popularity of the ties appeals to a broad spectrum of individuals, from ranchers to bankers. This new beautiful rust and maroon colored tie includes the repeated word "Angus" that fades into an image of an Angus calf lying in the grass at the bottom. The Angus Foundation’s logo is integrated into the backside of the tie, along with the tie number label. “It’s always exciting to bring new items into our Angus Foundation’s merchandise apparel offering,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “Start early on your Father’s Day or even Christmas gift shopping for this year by going online today and purchasing this silk Angus tie with the beautiful baby calf featured.” Two other ties, also produced by Rockmount Ranch Wear, are also available to purchase. These ties, also 100 percent silk, include a maroon tie with an Angus bull head pattern that appears in horizontal rows and a tan tie with a prominent Angus bull interspersed in rows. All ties are $35 each. When online atwww.angusfoundation.org, go to “Merchandise and Other Funding” in the left-hard navigation, and click “Merchandise.” You can also call 816-383-5100 with your tie order. Sale proceeds from Angus Foundation merchandise, including the tie purchases; help support the Foundation’s youth, education and research programs.


Annual Meeting, Banquet & Futurity Junior Show Highlights ▪ January 26-27

The Kansas Angus Association held its annual meeting, banquet and Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show January 26-27, 2013 in Hutchinson. Galen and Lori Fink, Randolph were inducted as the association’s newest honorary members. Craig Rucker, Burdett was elected the 2013 Kansas Angus Association president, Johanna Lundgren, Ottawa was crowned Miss Kansas Angus and Megan Green, Leavenworth was selected as the Ambassador. Kenzie Flory, Baldwin City received the Kenneth and Loraine Moore Memorial Scholarship. Karen Santee, Landon will serve as the 2013 president of the Kansas Angus Auxiliary. The annual Kansas Angus Auxiliary scholarship auction netted $2567. The Kansas Junior Angus Association raised $2150 in their annual semen auction thanks to the generous donors and bidders, part of the funds raised in the semen auction are earmarked for Ks State Fair junior Angus awards. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center claimed A.J. McCurry Memorial Supreme Champion Award buckle after first winning champion bred and owned heifer with HDCC Lady Y02 a January 2011 daughter of EXAR Pitt Boss 409.

Online Sale In conjunction with the annual meeting activities, the KAA sponsored its second annual online sale. Hosted by AngusLive the sale closed on January 28. Dalebanks Angus, Eureka consigned the top selling flush. The flush of Dalebanks Promptitude 9506 and the bull of the buyer’s choice sold to Tad Melton, Richmond, Va for $6000. A pregnancy of KAR Jilt of 850 of SCAR consigned by Snow Creek Angus Ranch, Valeda was the top selling pregnancy selling to Clifford Ball, Arkansas City for $2300. Barkman Angus, Hillsboro selected to top embryo consignment from Sankey’s 6N Ranch, Council Grove; four embryos from the mating of Sankey’s Gal 622 x Sankey’s Lazer 609 of 6N sold for $750 each.

Kenzie Flory, Baldwin City received the Auxiliary's Kenneth & Lorene Moore Memorial Scholarship.

Galen & Lori Fink, Randolph, were named the 2012 Honorary Member. Pictured from left are Timothy Benton, 2012 Kansas Angus Association president and committee member; Megan Fink; Galen Fink& Lori Fink and honorary member committee members Mary and Andrew McCurry.

Miss Kansas Angus & Ambassador Johanna Lundgren, Ottawa, was crowned 2013 Miss Kansas Angus; and Megan Green, Leavenworth, was selected 2013 Kansas Angus Ambassador.

HDCC Lady Y02 won supreme champion and grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2013 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, Kan., owns the January 2011 daughter of EXAR Pit Boss 409. She first claimed junior champion. She was presented a buckle in memory of AJ McCurry by the Andy McCurry family. Brian Stoller, Palisade, Neb., evaluated the 106 entries.

Champions Selected at Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show Kansas junior Angus members led 106 entries at the 2013 Kansas Angus Futurity Junior Show, Jan. 27 in Hutchinson, Kan. Brian Stoller, Palisade, Neb., evaluated the 56 owned females, 30 bred-and-owned females, five bred-and-owned bulls, and 15 steers before naming champions. AVF Blackcap 9172 was named grand champion owned female after first winning junior calf champion. Kelsey Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the February 2012 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682. Craft Juanada 316-212 claimed reserve grand champion owned female honors. Cale Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., owns the January 2012 daughter of SA V Brilliance 8077. She first won the reserve junior calf champion title. Bryanna Hite, Valley Center, Kan., led HDCC Lady Y02 to supreme champion and grand champion bred-and-owned female honors. The January 2011 daughter of EXAR Pit Boss 409 first won junior champion. AVF Sara 8961 won the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female title after being selected as senior calf champion. Cody Theis, Leavenworth, Kan., owns the November 2011 daughter of S A V Brilliance 8077. BLB Bair’s Lookout 13799 claimed grand champion bred-and-owned bull honors. Britt Bair, Hutchinson, Kan., owns the November 2011 son of DB Lookout W350. May-Way Eagle Eye 104 was selected as the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned bull. Caleb Flory, Baldwin City, Kan., owns the February 2011 son of BC Eagle Eye 110-7. Bar S Conquistador 2803 claimed grand champion registered steer honors. Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan., owns the April 2012 son of Plainview Lutton E102. Reid Shipman, Manhattan, Kan., led Sandhill 9771 Black Knight to the reserve grand champion registered steer title. He is a January 2012 son of S A V Bismarck 9771. Justin Bartonek, Olmitz exhibited the champion commercial Angus steer and Luke Sankey, Andale was reserve. Laura Carpenter, Wamego won champion Angus based crossbred steer and Summer Rusk, Wellington claimed reserve. Look for show photos in the May/June KAN.

◄ Tonya Amen, American Angus Association presented a program on genomic EPD’s and Maternal Plus.

◄ A certificate of appreciation was presented to outgoing president Tim Benton. ► Winners in the judging contest: from left 3rd Landry Hinkson,1st. Regan Skow , 4.th Bryanna Hite, 5th Tanner Hite and 2nd Cale Hinrichsen ( not pictured) .


Article compiled by Anna Barrett Galen Fink and Lori Hagenbuch grew up on eastern Kansas farms. Through the example of their parents, they learned the importance of a strong work ethic and discipline in all aspects of life. Through their youth involvement, they understood the importance of sound decisions, business, and leadership. Each began to form these ideals similarly, but separately. The Fred and Doris Fink family was a hard-working farm family raising 2 children in rural Hiattville. A lifetime member of the American Angus Association since 1948 Fred passed his respect of the breed to his children. In his youth associations, Galen began to sharpen his focus on the Chester White hogs and black Angus Cattle his dad raised, successfully showing and judging at the county and state level. A highly active and awarded member of FFA and 4-H, Galen received high praise from his leaders for his moral character, dependability, and enthusiasm. Through these experiences, Galen began to appreciate the benefits of youth livestock activities, an appreciation that continues today. 140 miles to the North of the Fink Farm, another person was coming onto the scene, equally dedicated. Frank and June Hagenbuch had 4 children, all of whom became very involved in raising and showing the families’ Angus cattle. Family vacations began in Columbia, Missouri, at the National Junior Angus show where Lori and her sister, Lynn, showed Angus heifers. For the next 12 years, not a show was missed. Lori and her siblings began winning with their home-raised calves from genetics gathered from Fred Holder, Arlo Janssen and Faye Boller. Lori was excelling in the showring and became a distinguished 4-H'er outside the ring as well, being awarded the National Beef Project Award. Lori was a member of both the Kansas Junior Angus Association and Northeast Kansas Junior Angus Heifer club, serving as president, vice president, secretary-treasurer and reporter for both organizations. Galen and Lori's interest in the cattle industry continued separately for many years, with Galen attending North East Oklahoma A&M, participating in the livestock judging team; then to Kansas State University majoring in Animal Sciences & Industry. After graduation, Galen was hired as manager of the Beef Research Unit, then moved to manager of the Purebred Unit at K-State. It was while studying in animal sciences and industry at Kansas State University, that Lori would meet Galen, bringing two individuals of similar work ethic and drive together. Galen and Lori were married in 1975 and, after finishing her master's degree in reproductive physiology, Lori was hired by the Kansas Angus Association and continued to serve Kansas Angus breeders for 9 years as the first woman secretary field person. Through the late 70s and 80s, Galen and Lori worked hard, lived simply and saved what they could, never spending money on luxury items like soda pops and potato chips. They began with one cow in 1977, and in order to begin building from her, had to ‘think outside the box.’ Galen and Lori had no land of their own, but found a pasture to rent. From the start, every available dollar went back into the herd, even to the exclusion of buying land or equipment. Their reputation would be based on the mother cow with a strong belief that the cow herd would be the strength of their program. Their intent was to raise real beef cows with that ‘mother cow’ look and so began building their herd with this end in mind. Galen and Lori agreed that the ideal cow should be practical, functional, productive and structurally well-balanced, with the inherent and proven ability to breed, milk and produce pounds of beef.

They decided theirs would be a total artificial insemination program using only high accuracy proven sires. By the mid-80s, the Finks had grown to about 20 cows. Purchasing 30 heifers from Montana’s Hyline Angus in 1987 completed the foundation. The week they were to purchase the heifers, however, the market dipped sharply and Galen and Lori were unable to find a lender. Fellow Kansas Angus member Bill New of New Haven Angus never doubted Galen and Lori’s ability to

gain from their purchase and confidently lent them the money. With this boost of support, Galen and Lori knew to become successful in unstable times, staying innovative would be key. In 1988, they were the first to implant embryos in recipient herds. The embryo work made it possible for the Finks to expand their female base without the expense of more land. In 1990, 2 major events would forever change Galen and Lori's life. In July, Megan was born. To no-ones surprise, Megan didn't slow Galen and Lori down in their involvement and activities, she just had to learn to keep up. In the fall of that same year, they held a private-treaty production sale with 25 bulls. Galen and Lori decided that if they were ever to make it on their own, this was the opportune time. They decided to leave their respective jobs and devote full time to their operation. The first female production sales in the early 90s were very good — some of the highest averaging females sales of the Angus breed at that time — and would help the Finks make it through the cattle-cycle crash of the mid-1990s. Although they were both focusing full time on their own operation, they continued to devote themselves to the outside activities that encompassed their industry. Galen served as the Kansas Angus Association president in 1993 and continued to judge state and national shows. Lori worked as a representative for American Breeders Service, was elected to the Kansas State Fair Board in 1995, and began her term as the Kansas Angus auxiliary president in 1997. Always looking to diversify, they did so into a whole new arena — delivering beef directly to the customer. In 1994, their Little Apple Brewing Company restaurant opened in Manhattan, and it has been a Kansas Beef Council and Certified Angus Beef brand award-winning restaurant ever since. Making this a reality took time and patience. Deservedly in 2011, Galen and Lori, along with co-owners Russ and Kelly Loub, accepted the award for the National Foodservice Beef Backer Award, for operations that go the extra mile in menuing and marketing beef. Megan continued to keep up with her parents’ busy life, and where some kids may become disinterested, it was only natural that it would instead fuel Megan's desire to become even more involved. Galen and Lori had already been very involved in the junior activities of the Kansas Junior Angus Association (KJAA), devoting their time and talents to the Angus youth of Kansas, now their daughter was about to burst onto the scene with as much energy and excitement as her parents. A member of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) since the year she was born, Megan became a very active member in NJAA and the KJAA, serving on her state's board of directors. Megan's true gift is her work with younger members; and just as her parents have always done, Megan continues to encourage young people to become involved in youth associations. Cont’d on page 8

Galen & Lori Fink Named 2012 Honorary Member Award presented during the Kansas Angus Association Annual Banquet , January 26 , 2013 -Hutchinson


Innovation in the livestock industry would become more important as the Finks carved their niche, often stating that they would not be where they are without their customers. Whatever their customers’ strategy, the Finks would help them sell — including feeder calf sales for customers, commercial female sales, and relationships with feedlots and alliances. Galen and Lori were successfully growing their operation and in doing so, had outgrown their home base. The rented Keats home had served its purpose well. But even with all the ingenuity of the Finks, it was becoming difficult to operate. They were implanting more than 1,000 embryos and selling 600 bulls a year, all out of a 40-acre rented base. It was time to relocate and purchase a home place of their own. In 2006, 30 miles to the north in Randolph, they found the location. They replaced fences, cleared the overgrown cedars and made major improvements from scratch. The new decade came with numerous awards and recognition for their years of work; and the innovations continued with the move to the new ranch location. Fink Beef Genetics became one of the first purebred breeders to video their bulls for auction. The reduced amount of help and reduced stress on the bulls was of such benefit that many other operations have since followed suit.

Being the first to provide a 3-year guarantee on their bulls was further proof that the Finks would continue to align themselves to the needs of their customers. Fink Beef Genetics includes more than 1,000 acres of pasture and grass, with 300 head of beef cows. They implant 1,000 to 1,200 embryos per year into cooperator herds, and sell over 700 bulls from one of the largest embryo transplant programs in the United States. Working side by side, Galen, Lori, and Megan have grown Fink Beef Genetics to be ranked in the top 25 largest seed stock producers by the NCBA since 2004. To attain and retain this level of success, the plan has remained the same since day one… To watch the video of Galen and Lori’s contribution to the industry that was presented at the KAA Banquet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A60JRxfoco.

Think outside the box.

Get up and do things differently than you do every other day.

The way you do business today, doesn't necessarily make you successful

tomorrow.

Galen Fink

KS Angus Calendar March– June 2013 3/1/2013 Kansas State Legacy Sale Manhattan 3/2/2013 Laflin Angus Ranch Sale Olsburg 3/3/2013 Lazy H Ranch Sale Hays 3/4/2013 Lyons Ranch Sale Manhattan 3/6/2013 Poland Angus Ranch Sale Isabel, 3/6/2013 Spring Valley Farms Agra, 3/7/2013 JMB Angus/Rains Simmental Bull Sale Sharon Springs 3/8/2013 Bar S Ranch Sale Paradise 3/9/2013 Mill Brae Ranch Maple Hill 3/10/2013 Lienetics Royal Sale Beatrice 3/11/2013 Don Johnson's Angus Prod. Sale Salina 3/12/2013 Advantage Angus Ranch Online Bull Sale Washington 3/13/2013 Stucky Ranch Sale Kingman 3/14/2013 McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale Burrton 3/15/2013 BJ Angus Genetics Sale Manhattan 3/15/2013 Chisholm Trail Angus Sale Winfield 3/16/2013 Molitor Angus Farm Zenda 3/17/2013 April Valley Farm PT Bull & Female Sale Leavenworth ( at sale barn Saint Joseph, MO) 3/18/2013 Lindell Angus Leonardville, KS 3/19/2013 Hinkson Angus Ranch Bull Sale Cottonwood Falls 3/20/2013 Mid-Kansas Angus Breeders' Sale La Crosse 3/20/2013 Woodbury Farms/May-Way Farms Sale at Overbrook Livestock Commission Co., Overbrook, KS 3/21/2013 Benoit Angus Ranch Esbon 2/21/2013 Jones Stewart Angus Ranch Top Cut Sale Benkelman, NE 3/22/2013 SF Farms PT Bull Sale Princeton 3/23/2013 Herbster Angus Farms Sale Falls City, NE, ( at sale barn Marysville, KS) 3/22/2013 Double Feature Sale At Washington Livestock, Washington 3/23/2013 New Haven Angus Leavenworth 3/25/2013 Oleen Bros.Sale Dwight 3/26/2013 Black Velvet Cattle 4th Annual Prod Sale Mankato 3/26/2013 Beran Bros.Sale Claflin 3/27/2013 Larson Angus Sale Sharon Springs

3/28/2013 McCabe Genetics Sale Elk City 3/28/2013 Wildcat Creek Production Sale Peabody 3/30/2013 KAA sponsored Commercial Angus Female Sale Ft Scott 3/30/2013 KAA sponsored Commercial Angus Female Sale Junction City 4/1/2013 Green Garden Angus Sale Ellsworth 4/3/2013 Kansas PT Bull Test Sale Beloit, 4/4/2013 Kaiser Angus Bull Sale Park 4/5/2013 KAA sponsored Commercial Angus Female Sale Holton 4/6/2013 Gardiner Angus Ranch Sale Ashland 4/15/2013 Ohlde Cattle Co.Sale Marysville 4/16/2013 KAA District 3 meeting/program @ Ambassador Steakhouse Chanute, KS 5/31 to 6/1-2013 KJAA Preview Show Hutchinson, KS

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The Janssen FamilyDick & Shelly Ben, Anisha & Elliott

Elizabeth, Cassie & Billy

Green Garden Angus

Sires Represented:Gardens Wave Gardens Prime Star Gardens Tsunami IB2 B/R Ambush 28

Gardens Touchstone IB6 Gardens Next Wave B/R New Design 323-9150BJ Imporver

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54th Annual Production SaleMonday April 1, 2013 1:00 PM

Selling 100 Bulls50 eighteen month olds

50 spring yearlings

Your source of superior carcass seedstock for your future and those who feed your cattle.

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K S J u n i o r A n g u s A s s o c i a t i o n

Dear KJAA Members, In this month's letter I want to focus on networking. After spending a week at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association convention, networking is something you realize is critical to being successful. While this concept may sound difficult or for 'older' people, neither of these ideas are true. No matter what age you are, people are always watching what you do. From your attitude walking out of the show ring or the way you interact with your teammates in the Cook-Off competition, someone is noticing. Be sure that you give them a positive impression to take away. And that is all how networking starts, simply with a positive impression. A great way to start those impressions is to participate in the educational contests at NJAS. Be sure to start working on those skits and speeches now! Also, don't forget that the deadline has changed to May 15- it will be here before you know it! My challenge to new members it to enter at least one contest at NJAS, to those that have participated before try one more contest. Most contest entry deadlines are May 15– check you NJAA “green book” or www.njaa.info for specifics. The next Kansas Angus News, the May/June issue is the junior issue don't miss checking for Preview Show entry form, & schedule , award applications and more. Hannah McCabe, KJAA President

KJAA OFFICERS 2012-13 President: : Hannah McCabe, Elk City,

[email protected], 620-636-0125

President Elect: Mackenzie Flory, Baldwin City Vice President: Cody Thies, Leavenworth

Treasurer: Esther McCabe, Elk City Secretary: Jackson Wingert, Ottawa

Reporter: Megan Green, Leavenworth Historian: Chelsey Figge, Onaga

Membership Directors: Caleb Flory, Baldwin City & Grady Dickerson, Paradise Past President: : Meghan Blythe, White City

DIRECTORS District 1: Claire Wingert, Ottawa District 2: Eric Blythe, White City

District 4: Baili, Kerth District 5: Bryce Maneth

District 6: Luke Sankey, Andale District 8: Quannah Gardiner, Ashland

At-Large: Cale Hinrichsen, Sydnee Shive ADVISORS

Jerry & Tonya Theis………….………………..(913) 683-0775 Ken & Jackie Ottensmeier ………… ……..(913)796-6994 Meghan Blythe………………………..…… .(785)466-3115

Anne Lampe………………………… … ..(620)872-3915 [email protected]

(620)872-3915; (620)874-4273 cell

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IMPORTANT Change in NJAS Deadlines

May 15 is entry and ownership deadline for NJAS 2013 in Kansas City.

May 15 is also the deadline for photography, writing, cook-off, graphic design and video contests.

May 25 is deadline for prepared public speaking. NJAS 2013 July 5-11– Kansas City, MO

www.njaa.info for more info

KJAA Preview Show May 31-June 1 Hutchinson, Ks.

Entry deadline is May 20. Entry form will be in the May /June KAN

and online www.kansasangus.org by May 1. Cattle arrive , meeting & contests May 31. Show June 1.

JMB Angus Donates Pick of Spring Heifers for Fundraiser Ticket sales begin this spring, winner announced at Ks State Fair A great enjoyment of working with youth and the belief in the junior Angus program has led Joel and Mary Bunker, JMB Angus, Sharon Springs to donate the pick of their spring 2013 heifer calves to the KJAA to use as a fundraiser. KJAA members will begin selling tickets for this generous opportunity in May and continue through the random drawing for one lucky ticket holder during the Kansas Sate Fair 100th Anniversary Angus Show in Hutchinson on September 14. Tickets will be available for a donation of $10 each or 6 for $50, with the entire proceeds going to the KJAA. JMB Angus is located in western Kansas near the small town of Sharon Springs. The Bunker’s purchased their first registered Angus in 1990 from the Lamb Ranch in Russell Springs. Beginning with 10 bred heifers carrying the bloodlines of TC Walkon, RR Traveler and Bando 155 their herd now consists of 150 registered Angus cows. JMB Angus joined the Kansas Angus Association and the American Angus Association in 1990 and have used the AHIR program from the start. Mary says, “We have built our cow herd by using proven AI sires and some ET. We put great emphasis on maternal quality, disposition, calving ease, growth and carcass. We try to keep all of these traits in balance.” Besides ranching, Joel is employed by Animal Health International. Mary teaches Language Arts at Sharon Springs Middle School. Visit www.jmbangus.com for more on their herd and program. The winner will have the opportunity to choose from approximately 85 heifer calves born between February 10 and April 10 , 2013. Heifers in the group will be sired by Sitz Top Game, Sitz Upward, SydGyn CC&7, Kesslers Frontman, Final Answer and more. The group will offer exciting maternal packages as well as some show heifer prospects. Joel says, “ The heifers will be weaned a few weeks prior to the drawing which will be the optimum time for the winner to choose their heifer.” When asked what inspired them to make this donation. Mary shared, “ We feel that the KJAA teaches young people to be responsible leaders which will ensure the future if our industry. Joel and I have benefited from the help and enthusiasm of juniors , some have helped us prepare our cattle for the Ks Angus Futurity Sale and other shows and some have purchased show heifers from us. This is a way for us to support juniors and show our appreciation.” To support this fundraiser purchase tickets from KJAA members. Many KJAA members will be selling tickets this spring and throughout the summer or look for a ticket order form in the May/June Kansas Angus News . Esther McCabe , KJAA treasurer is serving the project’s chairperson and Anne Lampe is the coordinating advisor.

Top Line May 1011, the $18, 500 daughter of JMB Belmore May 742 X SAV 8180 Traveler 004

742 was selected along with her Champion Pen of 3 mates at the 2008 Ks Angus Futurity Sale by Top

Line Farm, IL.


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Births, deaths, weddings, honors…….

Willard I. Ericson, 90, of Prairie Village, formerly of Marquette, passed away February 21, 2013. He was born October 29, 1922, the son of Willie and Amy (Hopp) Ericson in Marquette, KS. He was a farmer and rancher, serving as president of the Kansas Angus Association in 1970 and named a Kansas Angus Association honorary member in 2008. He was active in the community as a school board member as well as a Community Leader in 4-H Club. As a lifelong member of Elim Lutheran Church, he served on the church board and sang in the choir. Willard was united in marriage to Marjorie Grace Ferguson on April 5, 1946, in Marquette, KS. She passed away September 15, 2009. Willard is survived by: his daughter, Jill and husband Terry Oakleaf of Leawood; son, Shannon and wife Laura Ericson of Overland Park; grandchildren, Kelly and husband Jason Hayes, Jeff Oakleaf, Kevin and wife Sarah Oakleaf, Will Ericson, Elizabeth Ericson; and great-grandchildren: Parker Oakleaf, and Harrison and Carter Hayes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, son, Tim Ericson, brother, Lloyd Ericson, and sister, LaFern Olson.

Our Angus Family


Zagar Angus Farm 557 East 610 Ave. ▪ Girard, Ks 66743

(620)724-4086 Herd Sires: JAK 022 Prompter C34 , Sydgen Massive 9518,

Sydgen 1386 Design 3389, Checkerhill Madrid N11, Sydgen 2088 Focus 9003


Kansas Angus Auxiliary This is the time of year we all find ourselves keeping a watchful eye on our cows who are nearing calving time, doctoring the ones who need a boost, warming ears on those born in frigid temperature while tending to other small details that find their way on our “to do” lists. With every step you can count on the cattleman’s wife, daughter and mother being there to give support and encouragement to the way of life we all love. As members of the Auxiliary we all share a common bond, the love of the Angus breed and also for the futures of the Angus youth. I’d like to encourage all the young women who have grown up in the Angus breed on the ranch and/or in the Junior program, to remain active and re-kindle friendships while supporting the Angus breed and the youth . Kansas Auxiliary dues are $10,you may also chose to join the National Auxiliary for an additional $10 and can be remitted to Lori Fink, treasurer. Ladies, I invite you to grab this opportunity to pay forward the support that the Auxiliaries gave you as a Kansas Angus Junior. The rewards are endless and unforgettable. On a closing note, thank you to everyone who donated items for the Scholarship Auction and for those who raised your hand/bid in support of the Kansas Juniors. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to McKenzie Flory for being awarded the Kenneth and Lorene Moore Scholarship. Karen Santee Kansas Angus Auxiliary President [email protected] SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

Attention 2013 High School Seniors The American Angus Auxiliary and Kansas Angus Auxiliary offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must first qualify on the state level prior to entering the national competition with one male and one female applicant from each state eligible for national competition. The application is online at www.angusauxiliary.com. For more information on the Kansas scholarship and qualifying for national competition contact state Chairperson Lynne Hinrichsen 785-770-0014. [email protected] The Kansas scholarship deadline is April 1, 2013. Application must be postmarked/submitted by mail to Lynne by April 1. Lynne Hinrichsen, 13080 Christian Rd, Westmoreland, KS 66589.

KS Angus Auxiliary Leaders President -Karen Santee….620.596.2532

Vice President- Jackie Ottensmeier …..913.796-6994 Secretary-Megin O’Brien….620.802.1482 Treasurer- Lori Fink……. 785.532.8171

Reporter– Beverly Figge…..785.889.4470 Past President/Advisor- Varee McCabe

…….. 620.633.5303

Hospitality Chairman– Tonya Theis Miss Ks Angus Program Chairman– Anne Lampe

Ways & Means Chairman– Mary McCurry Achievement Awards: Wendy Flory

Scholarship Committee 2013– Chairman: Lynne Hinrichsen, Rhonda McCurry, Melissa Cozzitorto

These women began their duties as 2013-15 Auxiliary officers on January 26 in Hutchinson. Seated from left are Jackie Ottensmeier, Mc Louth, vice president; and Karen Santee, Langdon, president. Standing from left are Megan O'Brien, Hutchinson, secretary; Lori Fink, Randolph, treasurer; Beverly Figge, Onaga, reporter; and Varee McCabe, Elk City, past president.

NJAA Bronze and Silver Awards These junior members were presented with Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2013 Kansas Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 26 in Hutchinson, Kan. Pictured from left are Meghan Blythe, National Junior Angus Association director, presenting; Jackson Wingert, Ottawa; Morgan Woodbury and Evan Woodbury, both of Quenemo. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Photo by Matthew Caldwell, American Angus Association.


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Kansas Angus Association Sponsored ▪ Commercial Angus & Angus-Influence - Female Sales Ft. Scott Livestock Market Inc, Ft. Scott, KS ▪ Saturday, March 30 , 12 pm JC Livestock Sales, Junction City, KS ▪ Saturday, March 30, Time TBA Holton Livestock Exchange, Holton, KS ▪ Friday, April 5, 6 pm

The Kansas Angus Association is proud to sponsor 3 Commercial Angus Female Sales this spring in Ft. Scott , Holton and Junction City We are in search of high qual-ity, young age pairs, fall bred cows , bred heifers and open heifers to offer at this sale. If you are interested in consigning cattle to this sale, please complete the at-tached entry form and mail to the address shown at the bottom of the form. Using this form, an information handout will be compiled on all consignments which will be available to buyers on sale day and will be mailed on request. We will also be advertising the sale consignments in farm publications throughout the sale area on Angus internet emails. In order to advertise your consignments and compile and sale list handout and mailer, we ask that you return the to the designated sale chairman bu the date specified for each sale. Consignments will be taken up to the day before each sale however the earlier we receive your entry form, the better we can generate interest in your cattle. Consign by: Ft Scott , Thursday March 21. Junction City, Thursday March 21 Holton, Wednesday, March 27. PLEASE note specific rules as indicated for each sale. Consigners do not have to be KAA members and out-of sate cattle welcome. Consignment Criteria The sale welcomes spring pairs ,bred cows and heifers to calve in late spring of 2013; bred cows and heifers to calve in the fall of 2013; and open heifers. To insure the quality of this special sale, we have made the following guidelines. 1. Females must meet Certified Angus Beef ®live specifications: be predominately black hided (black white faces and/or “baldies” are accepted). 2. Females must have typical beef-type conformation (no visible dairy influence); and be without long floppy ear and hump (no visible Brahman influence). 3. Maximum age—No older than 8 years-old. Minimum consignment of five head. Cattle may be mouthed. Cattle will be sorted by sale committee for sale order. 4. Ft. Scott and Holton: All females must be pregnancy checked (except open heifers) within 30 days of the sale. Pregnancy checking will be the responsibility of the consignor. An

official health paper from the veterinarian must accompany cattle, complete with pregnancy check results within 30 days of the sale. Cattle may be pregnancy checked at the Ft Scott or Holton by request only, an must be indicated on registration form; regular sale barn fee will be charged for PT. Open females will sell guaranteed by the seller to be open. Junction City: All females will be preg checked and bled by JC Livestock veterinarian.

5. Calving dates provided are guaranteed by seller, open heifers are guaranteed by seller and will be preg checked if there are concerns.( applies to all 3 sales) 6. Cattle should be at the sale facility by 1 pm the day prior to sale ;if cattle are being preg checked by sale barn you should arrive by noon. Please contact designated sale chairman or

hosting sale barn for specific arrival time deadlines. Selling Fees Ft. Scott and Holton: Cost will be regular sale barn fees & expense plus a 1% commission for the Kansas Angus Association to cover special sale advertising and promotion. There will also be a per head charge for “No Sale” animals, which will include sale barn no-sale charge plus $5 to go the KAA. Junction City: Regular sale barn fees and expense plus KAA commis-sion of $5 per head or $6 pair, to cover advertising and promotion. No sale fee is $10 per head ( $5 for JC/$5 for KAA) .Contact sale chair or barn for specific sale barn fees.

FT SCOTT Sale chairman: Tim Benton, 23579 SW 1100 Rd. Garnett KS 66032 (785)448-4297 cell ; [email protected]. By Mar.21 JUNCTION CITY sale chairman: Chad Johnson, 268 S 1900 Rd, White City, Ks 66872. (620)767-2650; [email protected]. By Mar 21. HOLTON Sale chairman : Neal Haverkamp, 2964 L4 Rd., Bern, KS 66408. (785)336-1655 cell; [email protected]. By Mar. 27

or ALL sales may use online consignment submission form at www.kansasangus.org

COMPLETE THIS ENTRY FORM OR SUBMIT ONLINE AT WWW.KANSASANGUS.ORG Instructions: PLEASE print or type. This information will be compiled and listed in special advertisements, in a sale day listing, Angus email advertising and will be supplied to potential buyers upon request. Entries will be listed on the American Angus Association AngusSourceSM website if the AngusSourceSM tags are used and information supplied.

Circle location consigning to: □ Ft Scott—March 30…..□Junction City, March 30 ....□ Holton, April 6(if consigning to multiple locations use separate form for each)

Name _____________________________________________ Farm/Ranch _______________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________Cell Phone ( )______________________________

City, State, Zip_______________________________________________Home Phone( )________________Email _______________

Comments on feed yard history of calves or mates to females selling: _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sires of Heifers/Cows: Service Sires/Sire of Calves:

Total Head: _________________

Age: ___________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________

Calving Due Dates: ______to __________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________

AI Bred: Yes No ____________________________________ ___________________________________

Pregnancy check to AI: Yes No ____________________________________ ___________________________________

Synchronized: Yes No ____________________________________ ___________________________________

Individual ID: Yes No ____________________________________ ___________________________________

Do you want Ft Scott or Holton to PREG CHECK this group? _______ If not, pregnancy check date: ________________(must be within 30 days of sale and verification provided)

Are these females official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)? Yes / No (Please circle one.)

Please list all vaccinations and pour-on, etc. used on these females in 2012-13 ____________________________________________________________

Total Head:_________ Age: _________-months Individual ID: Yes No Sires of Heifers:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please check one: _______ I guarantee these heifers to be open; -OR- Are these heifers official calf hood vaccinated (OCV)?

_______ Sale barn to pregnancy check these heifers. Yes / No (Please circle one.)

Please list all vaccinations and pour-on, etc. used on these females in 2012-13. ___________________________________________________________

Are consignments enrolled and tagged in the AngusSource® Program? YES NO ( if yes please send enrollment verification in with entry)

BRED HEIFERS, COWS, PAIRS

OPEN HEIFERS

To Consign cattle send form to specified sale location chairman by date indicated or use online submission form at www.kansasangus.org

3 Sale Locations

Kurt Schaff 816/520-6447

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Tom Burke 816/853-2697

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2-Mar Day Cattle Company Angus Bull and Female Sale, Springfield Livestock Center, Springfield, MO 2-Mar Double R Bar Ranch Angus Bull Sale, Plymouth, IN 2-Mar Wood Angus Farm Production Sale, Willow Spring, NC 3-Mar Spring Valley Angus Sale, LaMoure, ND 5-Mar Jindra Angus 13th Annual Production Sale, Clarkson, NE, sale at Creighton, NE 5-Mar Rock'n R Angus Ranch Production Sale, Plainville, KS 8-Mar Curtin Land and Cattle Company Angus Production Sale, Blue Mound, IL 9-Mar Sarratt Farms Production Sale, Gaffney, SC 9-Mar Sunnyhill Angus 23rd Annual Production Sale, Fairview, IL 9-Mar Tennessee Agribition Angus Sale, Lebanon, TN 14-Mar McCurry Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Burrton, KS 16-Mar 42nd Annual Carolina Angus Breeders Futurity, at Garrison Livestock Sale Arena, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 16-Mar Molitor Angus Farm 34th Anniversary Sale, Zenda, KS 16-Mar Ward Angus Ranch Blue Ribbon Genetics & Guests Production Sale, Liberty, UT, sale at Anderson Livestock Auctions, Willard, UT 17-Mar April Valley Farm Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Leavenworth, KS, sale at St. Joseph, MO 17-Mar Clearwater Farm 80th Anniversary Angus Bull Sale, Springfield, MO 18-Mar Lindell Angus Production Sale, Leonardville, KS 19-Mar Quirk Land and Cattle Sale, Hastings, NE 20-Mar Minnesota Angus Breeders Sale, at Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester, MN 22-Mar (N) SF Farms 12th Annual Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Garnett, KS 23-Mar Kramer Farms Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Farina, IL 23-Mar Sauk Valley Angus Bull & Female Sale, Rock Falls, IL 23-Mar Whitestone Pasture Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Aldie, VA 24-Mar Leary Brothers Angus Sale, Caledonia, MN 24-Mar Womack Cattle Enterprise Silver Pitcher Online Show Heifer Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Pembroke, KY) 25-Mar Iron Mountain Performance-Tested Angus Bull Sale, Belle Fourche, SD 27-Mar Moxley Angus Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (West Friendship, MD) 28-Mar Glasoe Angus Production Sale, Wildrose, ND, sale at Sitting Bull Livestock Auction, Williston, ND 30-Mar Hardy Angus Ranch "Cattleman's Kind" Annual Bull and Female Sale, Woodward, OK 30-Mar Maifeld/O'Neill Angus Bull Sale, Centerville, IA 30-Mar RV Bar Annual Performance-Tested Angus Bull and Female Sale, Jensen, UT 30-Mar Southeast All Black Classic Sale, Greenwood, FL 1-Apr (N) Brockmere Farms 19th Annual Angus Bull & Female Sale, Brookfield, MO, sale at New Cambria, MO 1-Apr Dameron Angus Online Sale, hosted by Angus Live (Lexington, IL) 2-Apr (N) Joe Hammell's Freeburg Ridge Angus Performance-Tested Bull Sale, Caledonia, MN 5-Apr Southeastern Angus Showcase Sale, at the GA Beef Expo, Perry, GA 5-Apr (N) Miller's Prairie View Angus Production Sale, Gridley, IL 6-Apr Angus Opportunity 24th Anniversary Sale, at Buckner & Jeffries Angus Farm, Canmer, KY 6-Apr Grassy Valley Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Greeneville, TN 6-Apr Springlake Angus & Select Breeders Sale, Creighton, NE 7-Apr Rudow Family Cattle, Pana, IL 13-Apr Buford Ranches 5th Annual Spring Angus Female and Bull Sale, Welch, OK 13-Apr Terry Little's TL Ranch Dispersal Sale, Monticello, MO 13-Apr (N) Wisconsin Angus Breeders Futurity Sale, at Jackson County Fairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI 14-Apr Champion Hill Angus Production Sale, Bidwell, OH 14-Apr Northern Indiana Angus Breeders Sale, Logansport, IN 16-Apr (N) Diamond J Angus Sale, Mandan, ND 20-Apr National Angus Sale, Reno, NV 20-Apr Woodruff Angus Annual Production Sale, Milton, IA, sale at Bloomfield, IA 26-Apr McKean Brothers Performance-Tested Angus Bull & Female Sale, Mercer, PA 27-Apr Tanner Farms Angus Production Sale, Shuqualak, MS 28-Apr Quintin Smith Family/Craigmore/Lanning/Destiny & Guests Angus Sale, plus, the Complete Dispersion of the Copper Creek Angus Herd, Lebanon, TN

Visit www.AngusLive.com for completing listing of upcoming online sales.

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