Georgia Cattleman November 2015

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GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 5

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POLLED HEREFORD SIRES: KCF Bennett Encore Z311KCF Bennett Revolution X51RST 0124 Times A Wastin 2107KCF Bennett Influence Z80NJW 73S W18 Hometown 10YHyalite On Target 936NJW 73S M326 Trust 100WChurchill Sensation 028XCRR 719 Catapult 109NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88XGenoas Bonanza 11051

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POLLED HEREFORD Sale Bulls Average:

GELBVIEH SIRES: KCF Bennett X593KCF Bennett U271

CE +10BW +0.3WW +84YW +116

MILK +35REA +0.66

MARB -0.32FPI

INDEX +72.61

GELBVIEH Sale Bulls Average:

BALANCER SIRES: KCF Bennett Y6KCF Bennett Y504KCF Bennett U556KCF Bennett Y353KCF Bennett BenchmarkGAR ProphetConnealy CovenantKCF Bennett U271

CE +13BW -0.9WW +74YW +118

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MARB +0.42FPI

INDEX +87.02

BALANCER Sale Bulls Average:

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GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION100 Cattlemen’s Drive | P.O. Box 27990

Macon, GA 31221Phone: 478-474-6560 | Fax: 478-474-5732

[email protected] | www.gabeef.org

GCA & GEORGIA BEEF BOARD STAFFExecutive Vice President:

Will Bentley, [email protected] Vice President of Operations:Michele Creamer, [email protected]

Director of Association Services:Blake Poole, [email protected]

Director of Communications and Youth Activities:

Bailey Toates, [email protected] Director of Industry Information

and Public Relations: Suzanne Bentley, [email protected]

GBB Program and Compliance Coordinator:Tricia Combes, [email protected]

Membership and Facilities Coordinator:Sherri Morrow, [email protected]

Publication Consultant:Gayla Dease

G C A M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t The mission of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

is to unite cattle producers to advance Georgia’s cattle industry.

In This Issue…

The Georgia Cattleman magazine and the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association reserve the exclusive right to accept or reject advertising or editorial material submitted for publi-cation. The editorial content contained in this magazine does not necessarily represent the views of the Georgia Cattleman magazine or the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. GEORGIA CATTLEMAN (USPS 974-320, ISSN 0744-4451) is published monthly by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, 100 Cattlemen’s Drive, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, Georgia 31221. Subscription rate of $45.00 per year. Periodical Post-age Paid at Macon, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER — Send

address changes to GEORGIA CAT-TLEMAN, 100 Cattlemen’s Drive, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, Georgia 31221. For advertising information, contact Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, P.O. Box 27990, Macon, GA 31221. Phone: 478-474-6560.

Association Reports6 GCA President’s Report, By Randy Fordham9 Executive Vice President’s Report, By Will Bentley10 GCA Leadership21 GBB Report, By Suzanne Bentley102 YCC Report, By Patrick Greene

Industry News8 Emerging Leaders Conference Registration Form14 NCBA News & Updates16 Avian Influenza Update, By Brian Fairchild and Justin Fowler34 Changing to Charolais, By Bailey K. Toates46 Risky Business, By Lyndee Stabel and Steve Suther97 GFB Offers $65,00 in Ag Scholarships

Reader Services13 Leadership Q & A, By Sara Akins19 Chapter Connections 20 Georgia Beef Bites, By Suzanne Bentley23 Region RoundUp Summary, By Blake Poole27 Header or Heeler, By Baxter Black 28 Associate Members90 Local Market Reports93 Management Calendar 95 Calendar of Events

Expert Advice48 Things We Underestimate, By Jason Duggin74 Manage Reproduction for Healthier Calves, By Dr. Lee Jones



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Gastrointestinal Roundworms LungwormsBunostomum phlebotomum – Adults and L4 Dictyocaulus viviparus

– AdultsCooperia oncophora – Adults and L4

Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4

Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4

Haemonchus placei – Adults GrubsOesophagostomum radiatum – Adults Hypoderma bovisOstertagia lyrata – Adults

Ostertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4

Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 MitesTrichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis

Parasites Durations of Persistent Effectiveness

Gastrointestinal RoundwormsBunostomum phlebotomum 150 daysCooperia oncophora 100 daysCooperia punctata 100 daysHaemonchus placei 120 daysOesophagostomum radiatum 120 daysOstertagia lyrata 120 daysOstertagia ostertagi 120 daysTrichostrongylus axei 100 daysLungwormsDictyocaulus viviparus 150 days

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A s s o c i a t i o n R e p o r t s • P r e s i d e n t ’ s R e p o r t

Every year during the GCA Convention and Beef Expo, GCA auctions off a quail hunt from Southern Woods Plantation for the GCA Foundation. The “Bird Busters” (a group of highly skilled bird hunters) always bid on this quail hunt and many times are the winning bidders. When they win, the Bird Busters will plan to hunt at Southern Woods the Friday following the Sunbelt Expo. As part of the Bird Busters, it includes great fellowship. I enjoy watching the dogs point, flush and retrieve birds at Southern Woods. During the hunt, we rag our hunting partners if a missed bird flies out of sight but also cheer when someone makes a great shot. It is always a great experience. It brings back memories of hunting with our liver-colored pointers growing up in Colquitt County. I remember Dad taking me on my first quail hunt, with our pointer, “King.” Toting my first shotgun, a 410 single-shot, I waited impatiently as King worked back and forth, sniffing for the right scent. Then King applied the brakes, stuck a point. We had a covey in a brush pile. As Dad and I eased closer, King stayed perfectly still, just as if he was frozen in time. Then all of a sudden birds went everywhere. Thankfully, one flew my way. The quail flew two feet off the ground. I swung the 410 to my left, right along with him. BOOM! I had killed my first quail, on my first quail hunt. I can see it as if it was yesterday. King did his job and thankfully I did mine. What great memories. Today, we still enjoy hunting quail here in Franklin County, although we rarely see a wild bird. When we take time to go chase a quail, we take our three Brittanies: Dottie and her two “boys,” RJ and Hunter. The Harts have hunted with many different breeds of dogs but Brittanies have found a home here. Watching the Brittanies point, flush and retrieve is truly amazing. As a family, we also enjoy a little ragging on missed quail and even the dog will give you a “what happened” look. My father-in-law said many times, “Got to kill the bird to train the dog.” I was having a bad day once when Mr. Hart handed me a Browning Sweet 16; then if the bird went up, the bird went down. He blessed me with that gun at the end of the hunt. Training and pre-conditioning means you can’t all of a sudden just pull the dogs out of the pens and go hunt. Pre-

conditioning (exercising the dog prior to hunting) is a precursor to hunting. Can you imagine waking up to go run a 5K without some prior conditioning? I am not sure of Southern Woods techniques for conditioning their dogs, but we let the three Brittanies run almost every day while we are doing chores. Many days, they will be out for a couple of hours. RJ and Hunter are always looking for something to chase or point. They love chasing anything that will run from them: cats, birds, bugs, rabbits or anything moving. During this time, we are also delivering commands: come, stay, whoa. We are conditioning them for the day when we are hunting the bobwhites. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet,” said Bobby Unser. No matter what activity, it almost always requires some form of pre-conditioning. Activities such as football, baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cattle shows, etc., require some pre-conditioning. Athletes can’t just take the field and expect to perform at their best without some prior conditioning. If you show cattle, this takes many hours of conditioning/preparation: Walking, washing, blow-drying, brushing, feeding, and training the calf to the show stick prepare the calf for show day. With our calves, we always pre-condition them, because we want the buyer to be happy with our product. This allows calves to learn to eat and drink from a bunk, plus get over the stress of weaning. This hopefully ensures a repeat buyer for our calves. Just as those dogs and calves have to be pre-conditioned, so do we as members of GCA. We always have to be ready to promote the industry we love. Our magazine has great articles, keeping you up to speed on legislative, health, management, nutrition, genetics, equipment and many other opportunities we face. Wow, so many avenues to keep us ready to “hunt.” October was a busy month. State Fair and Sunbelt are always extremely busy for our staff and volunteers. Great job! They manned the booth daily, promoting beef in Georgia. November brings our staff working to attend sales, county meetings, school education and many other events along the way. Our staff truly stays conditioned! I wish you and your family a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! God Bless.

GCA President Randy and Leslie Fordham


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GCA Emerging Leaders Conference

2016 GCA Emerging Leaders Conference Appl icat ionName:Phone:Address:

Email:

Describe your involvement within the beef industry:

Describe your involvement with GCA and your chapter:

Send application and any additional pages to: Will Bentley

Georgia Cattlemen’s Association P. O. Box 27990

Macon, GA 31221 OR

[email protected] selection, there will be a $100 participation fee due. All other conference expenses will be covered by sponsors and GCA.

The 2016 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Emerging Leaders Conference is a program targeted at current and future industry leaders. Twelve applicants will be selected to participate in a two-day conference addressing the beef cattle industry. ELC will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 18 and conclude late afternoon on Jan. 19. GCA will help coordinate travel once attendees are selected.

The conference will feature a day in Macon highlighting the operations of GCA, Georgia Beef Board, GCA Foundation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association. There will also be a media spokesperson training. Day two takes participants to Atlanta to tour a beef wholesale facility, visit the State Capitol and the Georgia Department of Agriculture headquarters.

The conference is open to GCA members age 21 and older who have a desire to learn more about the beef

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“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Matthew 9:37 NIV). This was the theme for the sermon at my parents’ church several weeks ago. The message was clearly intended as a challenge to those in attendance to go out into the world and make a difference in the lives of others. As I sat in the pew, I couldn’t help but think how many areas this applies to in the lives of those of us who are involved in agriculture. In the literal sense, all you have to do to see this in action is to take a drive through any area of the state, outside of Atlanta. You can see all of the activity that makes agriculture Georgia’s number one industry. Whether it’s apples and a bull sale in north Georgia or cotton, peanuts and fall-born calves in the southern parts of the state, there is plenty of activity going on during this time of year. The most amazing thing to me about all of this productivity is that it’s increasingly done by less and less people as our society gets further from the farm. This distance from the farm is never more apparent than when we attend certain events with the Georgia Beef Board. The most recent of these was the Georgia National Fair in Perry. We have an opportunity to truly utilize Checkoff dollars as we promote beef and educate consumers about the farmers and ranchers who produce food for them. It’s great to see young school children light up when they find out how many everyday things are made with by-products from cattle. They love to hear that their mom’s lipstick “has a cow in it” and it provides a great opening to talk to them about using beef as a part of their nutrition so that they grow up to be healthy and strong. Something as simple as a pencil with BEEF emblazoned on the side can make a child’s day, and these events give cattle producers a chance to be a part of telling that story. We also get the chance to engage in a broad range of discussions such as “what kind of animal did this cowhide rug come from?” to the in-depth topics of antibiotic and hormone use in cattle. Randy Fordham and I spoke with a woman who believed that beef was a major reason for diabetes and obesity in Americans. She also blamed large

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agribusinesses for killing people over GMO patents and other companies for actively fighting to hide cures for cancer. While I doubt that the 20 minutes we spent talking with her managed to convert her over to our side, I can guarantee that she didn’t leave without hearing the truth about agriculture and our industry. While the conversations can range from the funny to the truly outlandish, most people who stop by our booth are genuinely interested in learning more about the best

way to cook beef for their family. They want to know how to make beef an economical and healthy option for breakfast, lunch and dinner. These types of conversations are the most beneficial as consumers are hungry for ideas; at the end of the day, they want to know more about what they are feeding their family and where it comes from. It may be the case that we have less people involved in agriculture these days, but we all know the quality of the people who are involved. These smaller numbers make it more important

than ever to be informed and willing to share your story. The “harvest” is out there, eager to know more about their food. I challenge you to be the workers who are prepared to share your experiences and knowledge with them when the opportunity presents itself. It’s hard to believe that November is already here, but I’ll use it as an opportunity to express some of the things that I’m most thankful for. I’m extremely thankful for you all as GCA members and grateful to be able to work with you. We say it often, but you truly are the best people in the world. I’m thankful for the opportunity to live in America. Regardless of where I have travelled, there is no place that beats home. I’m thankful to have grown up on a cattle farm. It has taught me more than I can ever list. Most of all, I’m thankful for my family and the other special people in my life who put up with me and love me unconditionally on a daily basis. I hope that as you begin to gather with family and friends over the next two months of the holiday season, you’ll take a moment to give thanks for all of our many blessings…and be sure to serve BEEF!

Will Bentley

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Georg i a Ca t t l emen’s A s soc i a t i onGCA Leadership Team

Your GCA leadership team is here to serve you. Contact us with your ideas about our association or to visit about the cattle industry.

Executive Committee MembersKristy Arnold, Screven912-294-3485 • [email protected] Tammy Cheely, Warrenton706-465-2136 • [email protected] Galloway, Monticello678-410-6070 • [email protected] Lovett, Cuthbert229-938-2187 • [email protected] Long, Bainbridge229-254-9452 • [email protected] Gretsch, Lexington706-340-0945 • [email protected]

GCA Immediate Past PresidentMelvin Porter, Jefferson • 706-654-8283 • [email protected]

NCBA DirectorsRandy Fordham, Royston • 706-207-1301 • [email protected] Blackburn, Waynesboro • 214-912-1993 • [email protected]

Foundation ChairmanSteve Blackburn, Waynesboro • 214-912-1993 • [email protected]

CattleWomen’s PresidentSara Akins, Nashville • 229-237-1607 • [email protected]

Regional Vice Presidents

1961-1963 Ben T. Smith, Atlanta1963-1966 Henry Green, Sr., St. Simons1966-1968 Dr. Jack Tuttle, Barnesville1968-1970 J.W. Trunnell, Cochran1970-1971 K.J. Hodges, Blakely1971-1972 Edward B. Pope, Washington1972-1974 George Berner, Warm Springs1974-1976 Dr. O.E. Sell, Milner1976-1978 Joe Gayle, Perry1978-1980 Sam Hay, Covington1980-1981 Lee Campbell, Carrollton1981-1982 Charles Baker, Calhoun1982-1983 Webb Bullard, Camilla1983-1984 Bobby Rowan, Enigma1984-1985 Harvey Lemmon, Woodbury1985-1986 Don Griffith, Buchanan1986-1987 Gene Chambers, Douglas1987-1988 Mike Peed, Forsyth1988-1989 Sam Payne, Calhoun1989-1990 Bobby Miller, Lula1990-1991 Newt Muse, Carrollton1991-1992 Howard Jones, Newnan1992-1993 Mark Armentrout, Roswell

Region 8: Rodney Hilley, 770-567-3909 [email protected] 9: Mike Burke, 706-551-3025 [email protected] Region 10: Scotty Lovett, 229-938-2187 [email protected] 11: Derek Williams, 229-315-0986 [email protected] 12: Ray Hicks, 912-682-8670 [email protected] 13: John Moseley, Jr., 229-308-6355 [email protected] 14: Kurt Childers, 229-561-3466 [email protected]

Region 15: Alvin Walker, 912-282-1717 [email protected]

Region 1: James Burton, 423-838-0941 [email protected] 2: Eddie Bradley, 706-994-2079 [email protected] 3: Ron Ward, 706-213-9175 [email protected] 4: Tony Cole, 770-596-6896 [email protected] 5: Charles Woodward, 678-725-2292 [email protected] 6: Joe Newton, Jr, 706-595-0520 [email protected] 7: Larry Daniel, 706-812-5907 [email protected]

1993-1994 Ralph Bridges, Lexington1994-1995 Lane Holton, Camilla1995-1996 Dr. Jim Goodman, Temple1996-1997 Dr. Frank Thomas, Alamo1997-1998 Joe Duckworth, Milledgeville1998-1999 Betts Berry, Chickamauga1999-2000 Dr. Curly Cook, Crawford2000-2001 Chuck Sword, Williamson2001-2002 Robert Fountain, Jr., Adrian2002-2003 Louie Perry, Moultrie2003-2004 Tim Dean, Lafayette2004-2005 John Callaway, Hogansville2005-2006 Bill Hopkins, Thomson2006-2007 Dr. Jim Strickland, Glennville2007-2008 Evans Hooks, Swainsboro2008-2009 Mike McCravy, Bowdon2009-2010 Bill Nutt, Cedartown2010-2011 Bill Bryan, Summerville2011-2012 Steve Blackburn, Waynesboro2012-2013 Chuck Joiner, Carrollton2013-2014 David Gazda, Athens2014-2015 Melvin Porter, Jefferson

GCA Past Presidents


Randy FordhamPresident

1211 Harrison Bridge RoadRoyston, GA 30662

[email protected]

Kyle GilloolyPresident-Elect

2731 River RdWadley, GA 30477

[email protected]

Carroll T. CannonTreasurerP O Box 500

Ty Ty, GA 31795-0500229-881-0721

[email protected]

Will BentleyExecutive V. P. P. O. Box 27990

Macon, GA [email protected]

Lee BrownVice-President

43 Watson Mill RoadComer, GA 30629

[email protected]

Georg i a Ca t t l emen’s A s soc i a t i onLocal Chapter Presidents

ABAC | Jacob Gibb | 478-954-1102Appalachian | Phillip Jones | 770-894-2479Baldwin-Jones-Putnam | Ricky Yarbrough | 478-256-2933Banks | Thomas Dalton | 706-677-3008Barrow | Randy Davis | 770-596-2697Ben Hill-Irwin | Ronny Branch | 229-457-0407Blue Ridge Mountain | Joe Garner | 706-994-3927Burke | Sam Kyzer | 706-551-2815Carroll | Tony Cole | 770-596-6896Clarke-Oconee | Mike Hunter | 706-207-5514Colquitt | Rocky Herndon | 229-782-5660Coweta | Elise M. Farnham | 770-367-3148Crawford Area | Doug Bailey | 478-361-3024Decatur | Stuart Griffin | 229-246-0951Elbert | Ron Ward | 706-213-9175Floyd | Dale Hamby | 706-766-7626Franklin | Keyes Davison | 706-498-6329Grady | Caylor Ouzts | 229-377-7561Greene Area | John Dyar | 706-453-7586Hall | Steve Brinson Jr. | 770-869-1377Haralson | Chris Parker | 770-301-1990Harris | Sandy Reames | 706-628-4956Hart | Jason Fain | 706-436-9299Heard | Caleb Pike | 770-854-5933Heartland | Tony Rogers | 478-934-2430Henry | Allen Garland | 678-977-1357

Houston | Wayne Talton | 478-987-0358Jackson | Matt Shirley | 706-983-0276Jefferson | Randy Miller | 478-625-3900Johnson Area | Will Tanner | 478-278-1922Laurens | Brad Childers | 478-376-4670Lincoln | Billy Moss | 706-654-6071 Little River | Glen Wilson | 706-595-3792Lumpkin | Anthony Grindle | 706-300-6605Macon | Matt Perfect | 478-973-7164Madison | Trey McCay | 706-255-8422Meriwether | Emmett Collins | 706-977-9819Mid-Georgia | Danny Bentley | 706-647-7089 Miller | Trent Clenney | 229-758-2844Mitchell | J. Dean Daniels | 229-336-5271Morgan | Michael Ivy, Jr. | 706-202-5046Murray | Chris Franklin | 706-263-2008North Georgia | David Lingefelt | 770-480-6177Northeast Georgia | Mark Alley | 706-499-2119Northwest Georgia | Justin Wells | 706-264-8253Ocmulgee | Jim Cannon | 229-467-2042Ogeechee | Romaine Cartee | 912-531-0580Oglethorpe | Hudson Sanders | 706-621-1384Pachitla | Scotty Lovett | 229-938-2187Peach | Willis Brown | 478-956-2798Piedmont | Earnest Nichols, Jr. | 770-314-6061Piney Woods | Steve Smith | 912-278-1460

Polk | Glenn Robinson | 770-815-9122Pulaski | Terry Moore | 478-952-0685Red Carpet | David Cagle | 770-796-2555Satilla | Alvin Walker Jr. | 912-449-5352Seminole | Bruce Barber | 229-524-8633South Georgia | David Rooks, Sr. | 912-422-3233Southeast Georgia | | Charles Harris | 912-288-3437Stephens | Mark Smith | 706-779-7362Tattnall | Newley Halter | 912-690-0789Taylor | Wayne Wilson | 706-656-6351Thomas | Charles R. Conklin | 229-228-6548Three Rivers | Derek Williams | 229-315-0986Tift | Andy Dunn | 229-848-3535Tri-County | Alan Sowar | 770-668-4226Tri-State | Stephen Wilson | 423-762-1308Troup | Ben Comerford | 706-604-5098Turner | Randy Hardy | 229-567-9255UGA | Zoe Laitmer | 706-207-1142Walton | Sammy Maddox | 770-267-8724Washington | Bobby Brantley | 478-552-9328Wayne | Kristy Arnold | 912-294-3485Wilkes | Shane Moore | 706-678-5705Wiregrass | Kurt Childers | 229-561-3466Worth | David Carter | 229-776-9400

Name ________________________________________________________________________Address _______________________________________________________________________City ________________________________________ State___________ Zip ______________Email ________________________________________________________________________GCA Chapter __________________________________________________________________Sponsored by __________________________________________________________________Birthday (juniors only)___________________________________________________________

*YCC: Young Cattlemen’s Council include members ranging from 18 to 40 years of age, no additional dues.

GCA • GJCA • GCWA Membership FormComplete and mail this form to:Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221

478-474-6560 • Fax: 478-474-5732 Email: [email protected]

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Membership dues entitle you to receive a one-year subscription to the Georgia Cattleman magazine. Payment of GCA membership dues is tax-deductible for most members as an ordinary business expense. Complying with tax laws, GCA estimates 5% of the dues payment is not deductible as a business expense because of direct

lobbying activities. Also, charitable contributions to GCA are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Thank you for your memberships!!


Matthew Akins, BlairsvilleGunnar Akins, BlairsvilleWilliam R Allen, Folkston

Forrest Allen, FolkstonMakenzie Bailey, Rock SpringRebecca Bailey, Lake City, Fla.

Benjamin Barnes, MaconJames C Barnes, MaconAaron Bazor, Homer

Willie Lee Bell, NashvilleAshlie Bell, BacontonTy Bishop, Cleveland

Ember Bishop, AtlantaTy Brett, Louisville

Cody Bridges, DoerunBrown’s Four Oaks Farm, Musella

Abbey Brown, McdonoughErnie Brown, Ranger

Justin Burt, Williston, S.C.C & W Farms, Valdosta

Ashley Carter Mesa, FolkstonMiles Cason, Ailey

Shirley Collum, AragonDanielle Creamer, Mount Berry

Wain Crews, NahuntaJesse Cronic, Braselton

Joseph Crumbley, WatkinsvilleDarlene Davis, Dewy RoseCharlie Edmondson, EllijayHannah Edwards, Cumming

Fern Creek Farm, Franklin Faith Gilman, Commerce

Alex Gilreath, Winder Rusty Graydon, Montgomery, Ala.

Zeb Griffin, Astatula, Fla.Jessica Griggs, TiftonWesley Ham, Forsyth

John Harrell, Opelika, Ala.Jordan Heinke, Wimauma, Fla.

Herbie Dixon Farms, LLC ,GirardSamson & Janel Hernandez, Canton

J. D. Higdon, GreensboroWes Hopper, Pitts

Connor Johnson, Locust GroveKaty Jones, West Point

Abigail Kasper, ChickamaugaLone Pine Land Holdings, LLC, Lyons

John Malcom, PerryMitchell Martin, Rome


Welcome New Members!

Thor Martin, RomeNoah Martin, DemorestJim Mason, Louisville

Benjamin J McLendon, Lyons Heather Merritt, Ocilla

Jeffery Merritt, GreensboroChip Merritt, GreensboroDan E Miller, Sr., Ashburn James R Milton, Keysville

Stevie Mirrop, Dade City, Fla.Matt Moore, CedartownRodolfo Muro, Flintstone

Rodolfo Muro, Jr., FlintstoneSusan Murphy, JeffersonDan Myers, Loganville

Brandon Odom, Moultrie Lindsay Padgett, Tifton

David Paulus, GreensboroPeters Farm, Social CirclePeyton Puckett, Jefferson

Pitts Insurance Agency, Pitts Kody Plemmons, Chiefland, Fla.

Zach Postin, JenkinsburgRobbie Prater, Locust GroveRichard H Prescott, Hoboken

Robert Puckett, JeffersonRed Rock Ranch, Manchester

Rickey Redmon, LulaEdward Reynolds, Mauk

River Breeze Ranch, GainesvilleJamison Sands, TiftonBilly Sellers, Doerun

Abby Simon, Locust GroveTammy Smith, Locust GroveSouthland Farms. Covington

Hunter Spear. CommerceMckennon Strickland. Statham

Tate & Lyle Co-Products. Decatur, Ill.Cami Taylor. Clarkesville

Aubrey Thaxton. RockmartCasey Vickers. Sparks

James Ward. RockmartMadison Westmorland. Cleveland

Wild West Farms. Canton Wyatt Farms. Woodbury

Tye Wynn. MoultrieMurdock Wynn. Moultrie

Theresa Yohn. Auburndale, Fla.

M e e t Y o u r G C A L e a d e r s h i p

&Q ALeadership

Sara AkinsGCWA President


Tell us a little about yourself.Q:A: We live on a diversified farm in south-central Georgia where we grow cotton, peanuts, corn and hay. I am a volunteer

coordinator for the CASA program in the Alapaha Judicial Circuit. Also, I am the treasurer for Berrien County Youth Livestock Association. Currently, I am the president of the GCWA. In the past I served as the treasurer. My favorite beef cut is roast because it is easy to cook and can be used in so many different ways.

Q: Share what it means to be in your position with GCWA, along with some of the responsibilities you undertake.

A: I am excited to be involved with GCWA because I love to share the beef story with consumers of all ages. We have a great board and are working hard to promote our product. Also, this year we are working to establish better communication with our membership, and we are hoping to get them more involved. The Cattle Drive for Hunger was a great success and all the organizations were so thankful for the beef certificates. We hope to see this program grow, because the need for protein is great.

Q: What improvements or changes would you like to see evolve over the next year with GCA?

A: I believe we have a great staff that works hard to represent our industry well; but GCA needs to continue to work with our legislators and the general public to combat the misinformation that is so freely shared in social media. So much information is not founded in science, but rather is someone’s opinion, and we need to learn as producers how to defend our positions with facts and correct information.

Q: In your opinion, what is the most pertinent issue Georgia’s beef industry is facing today?

A: I believe government regulations are creating a difficult environment for cattlemen to be competitive in the world market. Also, it is extremely difficult for young cattlemen to start their own herds because of lack of capital available to them, and the large capital outlay that is required to get started.

Q: Describe your background and your involvement with the cattle industry.

A: My family has been involved in the beef industry since I was a child. My father had a commercial herd, and my husband and I have commercial cows now. Our children have a registered herd.

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What the Trans-Pacific Partnership Means for the Beef Industry The cattle industry took a major step forward when it was announced that one of our top priorities, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, had successfully concluded negotiations. For over five years, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has supported our negotiators at the Office of U.S. Trade Representative in their effort to develop a comprehensive trade agreement in the Pacific Rim. While other nations veered off and struck bi-lateral agreements, giving their producers preferential access in the short term, we remained committed to concluding this agreement, knowing that together we could seek greater tariff reductions than any of us could achieve alone. While not every sector is happy with the outcome, U.S. beef producers are considered a major winner in this final agreement due to the advances we will see in market access to each of the TPP countries, including Japan. While the full details of the agreement are not yet available to the public, the initial reports show an agreement where tariffs in Japan and the Pacific Rim are immediately reduced, and dramatically

reduced over the next 15 years. Under the provisions of Trade Promotion Authority, the agreement will be made available for the American people to review for at least 60 days before receiving a vote in Congress. Once the review period is complete, the next step is for the President to present the agreement to Congress where they must give an up or down vote on the total agreement, without amendment. Japan was our largest market in 2014, accounting for $1.6 billion in sales, and on pace to exceed $1 billion again this year. That is in spite of a 38.5 percent tariff on our product. With a reduction in tariffs over the years, our beef producers will be able to compete on a level playing field with Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada. The TPP nations account for over 40 percent of the World’s GDP and over half all U.S. exports of beef, nearly $4 billion in 2014. Growth in this region and reductions in tariffs will benefit cattlemen and women for generations.

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will provide significant new market opportunities for U.S. exporters, promotingeconomic growth in 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region and expanding demand for U.S. food and agricultural products among nearly 500 million consumers outside the United States.

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U.S. exports already duty-free under existing trade agreement.

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All tari�s locked in at 0%.

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All tari�s eliminated immediately.

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Tari�s, currently as high as 26.4%, eliminated within 15 years.

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U.S. Beef Exports, 2014

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TPP Region$3.9 billion

Rest of World$3.2 billion

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JAPAN

Duties on 74% of tari� lines eliminated within 16 years. Reductions on remaining lines include 77% cut for fresh, chilled, and frozen beef.

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Tari�s, currently as high as 34%, eliminated in 3-8 years.

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for U.S. agricultural exports to Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, New Zealand, and Brunei.

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Legislative WatchRegulatory Responsibility Act for Our Economy of 2015 (S.168)Gives Congress the needed authority for oversight on major regulations, while also requiring that regulation be narrowly tailored to meet the intended goals without hindering the economy. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsor: Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) The Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2015 (S.350) Requires a public accounting of the taxpayer funds distributed to litigants who bring successful claims against the federal government. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key sponsors: Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015 (H.R. 636) Amend section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code, which mostly affects small- to medium-sized businesses, to retroactively and permanently extend from January 1, 2015, increased limitations on the amount of investment that can be immediately deducted from taxable income. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key sponsor: Rep. Patrick Tiberi (R-Ohio) Water Rights Protection Act (H.R. 1830)Provides a means to combat the recent directive that allows the United States Forest Service to seize private water rights without just compensation. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsors: Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and Sen. Barrasso (R-Wyo.) Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 (H.R. 1732)Calls for EPA and the Army Corps to withdraw the problematic Waters of the United States proposal within 30 days. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsor: Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) Federal Water Quality Protection Act (S.1140)Requires the EPA and Army Corps to withdraw the rule and re-write their proposal with consideration of stakeholders and review of economic and small business input. The bill also requires EPA to adhere to definitions included in the bill, specifically limiting the reach of a new rule. NCBA urges a YES vote. Key Sponsors: Sens. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.)


With less than three months before the guidelines are expected to be finalized, the House Agriculture Committee recently held a public hearing to continue their oversight of the development of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services share the task of developing the guidelines, and this was the first time both Secretaries Vilsack and Burwell have commented on the process. Following the hearing, Philip Ellis, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president, made the following statement: “Cattle producers commend the Secretaries on the open process in crafting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and appreciate Congress’ continued oversight throughout the process. We were pleased the Secretaries announced

the guidelines will not include topics beyond the scope of nutrition and diet and also support their recognition of fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, lean meats and other proteins as part of a healthy diet. “Cattle farmers and ranchers have made significant investments in nutrition research to understand beef ’s role in a healthy diet. Since the inception of the Dietary Guidelines in 1980 this research has been shared and it’s important for federal policies, like the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, to incorporate the latest nutrition evidence and recognize the role today’s lean beef plays in a healthy diet. We recognize there is still work to be done as the recommendations are being finalized, and we appreciate the House Committee on Agriculture holding this hearing.”

House Agriculture Committee Holds Hearing on Dietary Guidelines

Land Use Groups Call for More Information from EPA The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association joined with other land use groups in asking the EPA to share more information in how the agency intends to enforce the “Waters of the United States” rule. The vague and arbitrary language of the WOTUS rule have concerned cattlemen and the public since the rule was first proposed. Having learned that the agency held a webinar with 27 state policy and technical personnel regarding the jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional determinations for ditches under the final rule, the land use groups submitted a letter requesting the information be made public. According to the letter, “[t]here is a fundamental

fairness problem with communicating to the regulators-but not the regulated community that will bear the liabilities...” This is only the latest in a long line of issues over interpretation of the final WOTUS rule, which leaves final determination of many issues to the subjective whim of the individual regulator. You can find a timeline of NCBA’s engagement on the WOTUS rule by searching for “WOTUS Timeline” at www.beefusa.org. NCBA continues to urge the Senate to pass the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, S. 1140, and order the withdrawal of the WOTUS rule.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) rolled through 15 Western states between December 2014 and June 2015. As a result, more than 48 million birds were depopulated. This has had a huge impact on the turkey and egg layer businesses in Minnesota and Iowa, costing the industry over a billion dollars in both states. It is difficult to predict what the total economic impact has been as it affects many different businesses. The HPAI would affect poultry companies directly; but as the amount of meat and eggs is reduced, the prices at the grocery store will increase, following the rule of supply and demand. In addition to the impact on poultry growers and consumers, it will affect the businesses that supply the poultry industry, such as companies selling poultry feed ingredients, vaccines, production supplies, and materials. People have lost their jobs as a result of both poultry companies and allied industry having to cut back on production because of reduced sales. In Georgia, the poultry industry and the allied industry contribute more than $38 billion to the state economy annually and employ over 138,000 people. The economic impact on the state if HPAI hits will be huge if the disease is not controlled quickly. So the best approach now to protect the industry, state economy and jobs is to prevent the disease through increased biosecurity. Avian Influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease of birds. There are three types of influenza viruses: A, B and C. Avian Influenza is a type A influenza virus. Influenza type B and C viruses affect only humans. The AI virus has many different strains that are characterized by the type of glycoproteins that project from the surface of the virus. The two surface proteins are Hemaglutinin (H) and Neuraminidase (N). There are 16 different types of H surface proteins (H1-H16) and nine types of N surface proteins (N1-N9). These H and N glycoproteins are used to distinguish the type of AI virus strain (H5N1, H5N2, H7N3, etc). The recent Avian Influenza outbreak in the western part of the U.S. has involved two virus strains, H5N8 and H5N2. Avian Influenza virus is also classified into two categories by pathogenicity or the ability to cause disease in domestic chickens. Low Pathogenic AI (LPAI) is easily spread among birds but the infection is mild and many of the birds will survive. The other category of AI is Highly Pathogenic AI (HPAI). The HPAI is just as contagious among birds as LPAI. However, HPAI results in severe clinical illness and the rate of mortality is very high. Birds with HPAI will die. The problem with LPAI is that it can mutate into HPAI, so both categories

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are reportable diseases. The symptoms of AI will depend on whether it is LPAI or HPAI. The following symptoms are listed in order of importance: sudden death without any signs of illness; swelling of head, eyelids, comb, wattles and hocks; purple discoloration of wattles and comb; discoloration of the legs; coughing; sneezing; lack of coordination; paralysis; nasal discharge; diarrhea; lack of energy and appetite. There are no acceptable or practical treatments for poultry infected with HPAI. Therefore, the best way to control the disease is to stamp out the virus through depopulation of infected flocks and the flocks in the quarantined zone. Vaccination is not really a viable option, as the odds of a vaccine against the exact strain of HPAI will be hard to predict and it will prevent Georgia companies from exporting poultry meat and egg products. Lastly, if HPAI does infect a flock or flocks in Georgia, it is important to remember that poultry meat and egg products are still safe to eat for two reasons: First, no infected birds or eggs will be moved off of the farm for consumption. Only the birds and eggs from flocks that have tested negative will be moved off of farms for food processing. Second, cooking will kill the virus. The virus is killed at temperatures of 140°F or greater. Since poultry meat is supposed to be cooked to 165°F, the virus will be killed. So this fall, if you have poultry (whether it is a backyard flock or a commercial flock) take extra steps in your biosecurity program. Dedicated shoes and coveralls should be placed in each poultry house. Before stepping into the house with the birds, change into the coveralls and shoes dedicated to that house and step into a disinfecting foot bath (dry or liquid). Designate only one point of entry into the house so that people will have to step into the foot bath before entering. Change the contents of the foot bath as recommended by the label. If you hunt, do not wear clothing that you were hunting with anywhere near your poultry houses. So, as we progress through fall into winter, remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. More information on AI, its symptoms and prevention can be found at http://extension.uga.edu/topics/poultry/avian-flu. If you have a flock of birds that experience high mortality or are exhibiting signs of respiratory disease, you should call the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network Avian Influenza Hotline at 770-766-6850.

By Brian Fairchild and Justin Fowler, University of Georgia, Department of Poultry Science


Congratulations to Ashley Goble on her winning entry! Watch our Facebook page for next month’s contest!


Save The Dates!

GCA’s Summer ConferenceCallaway Gardens

July 29 - 30, 2016

GCA’s Convention & Trade Show and Beef Expo

March 30, 2016 - April 2, 2016

Follow the GCA staff as they travel the state.

GCA’s Will Bentley attended a dinner showcasing Georgia Grown products hosted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s chef, Holly Chute. Pictured here with Bentley are Ag Commissioner Gary W. Black, Chef Holly Chute and Georgia Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Wilkinson. Chute was honored to cook Georgia Grown products at the James Beard Foundation in New York City during the month of October.

Blake Poole, GCA Director of Association Services, made a trip to Berrien County FFA Chapter in September to promote GCA. The goal is to get more young people involved in GJCA. We are seeing great success in visiting these Ag classes.


Georgia Beef Board teamed up with the Craft Box Girls to host a tailgate at the UGA vs. Alabama game. Influencers from across the state were in attendance and learned about the benefits of beef. Social media is still flooded with beef conversations and blogs from the influencers that attended the event.

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Members of the Polk County Cattlemen’s Association stir the pot during their annual Brunswick Stew meeting. The group has been serving the same recipe at the annual meeting for as long as most members can remember.

The Madison County High School FFA Chapter would like to extend our congratulations to our Chaplain, Hayden Echols. He was selected to represent the Georgia FFA as a member of National FFA Talent. Only 45 applicants nationwide were selected. Hayden will have the opportunity to perform in front of FFA members from across the nation during National FFA Convention. Echols is also a member of the Madison County Cattlemen’s Chapter.

The Blue Ridge Mountain Cattlemen met on August 25, 2015, at the Georgia Mountain Research Center.Nelson’s Tractor was the sponsor. Daniel Bentley of Great Plains Ag demonstrated a No-Till drill class. Josh Baker from King’s AgriSeeds also spoke to members.

Georgia•Beef•Bites As you’re getting ready for your family Thanksgiving, add some beef to your spread this year. I am a lover of our traditional family Thanksgiving favorites, but I also love the idea of adding a new spin to the usual menu – especially when it includes BEEF! I love this time of year and I think I can credit that mostly because it is one of the few times each year that I get to spend time with my family. It is also a time to reflect on how thankful I am for the many blessings in my life. This year, I am thankful for new beginnings and bittersweet “I’ll see you laters.” I’m sure most of you have heard by now that I have accepted a position at ABAC, where I will work in

the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources to promote their wonderful degree programs as well as recruit future students. This is an opportunity that allows me to continue to share my story and passion for the agricultural industry with future industry leaders as they make important decisions for their future. I am so thankful for each and every one of you I crossed paths with throughout my time representing Georgia’s cattle producers. I’m blessed to be a part of the beef family that supports me while trusting me to promote their product and industry that we all share a passion for. I have had the pleasure to work with an amazing staff team, board members, and GCA, GJCA and GCWA members – and, let’s be honest, the best (three) bosses anyone could ever ask for. Thank you for your kind words and support as I make this transition. I’ll see you around and Happy Thanksgiving!

By Suzanne Bentley, GBB director of industry information & public relations


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Maple-Glazed Rib Roast with Roasted Acorn Squash

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine maple syrup, thyme and garlic in medium bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for squash. Brush half of remaining syrup mixture onto all surfaces of beef roast. Reserve remaining for basting. 2. Place roast, fat side up, in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat or touching bone. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 350°F oven 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours for medium rare, 2-1/2 to 3 hours for medium doneness, basting with syrup mixture halfway through roasting time. 3. Meanwhile, place squash, cut sides up, in 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Brush cut sides of squash with some reserved syrup mixture; evenly pour remaining mixture into each well. Roast, uncovered, 45 minutes, brushing cut sides with syrup mixture from wells, halfway through baking time. 4. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare, 145°F for medium doneness. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°-15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare, 160°F for medium.) Meanwhile, increase oven temperature to 425°F and continue to roast squash 15 to 20 minutes or until tender and edges begin to brown. 5. Carve roast into slices. Cut each squash half into 2 wedges, carefully spooning syrup mixture onto each wedge. Season beef and squash with salt and pepper, as desired.

Ingredients1 beef Rib Roast Bone-In (2 to 4 ribs),

small end, chine (back) bone removed (6 to 8 pounds)

1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves2 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium acorn squash, cut lengthwise in half, seeded

Salt and pepper

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Beef Board Update November 2015By Suzanne Bentley, GBB director of industry information and public relations

Harvey Lemmon, ChairmanP.O. Box 524Woodbury, GA 30293706-553-5124 Home706-553-3911 WorkGerald Long, Treasurer3005 Old Whigham RoadBainbridge, GA 39817229-246-7519Chuck Joiner425 Gray RoadCarrollton, GA 30116770-832-7299Betts Berry546 Tom Hunt RdChickamauga, Ga 30707706-375-4049Zippy DuvallP.O. Box 7068 Macon, GA 31298478-474-8411Robert Fountain Jr.P.O. Box 167Adrian, GA 31002478-668-4808Kenneth Murphy5266 Luthersville RoadLuthersville, GA 30251770-550-0339 CellJoel Keith4541 Mountville RoadHogansville, GA 30230Home 706-637-8818 / Cell 706-594-2873Brent Galloway1348 Millen RoadMonticello, GA 31064678-410-6070Jim MalcomP.O. Box 758Greensboro, GA 30642706-453-7368Clay FloydP.O. Box 566Swainsboro, GA 30401478-237-3201The Georgia Beef Board478-474-1815www.gabeef.org

Georgia Beef BoardHelms College Beef 101 Tour GBB, Bentley Farms and Farmers Livestock hosted a second culinary tour for Helms College culinary students. We began the morning meeting the students in the classroom with a brief introduction about the Beef Checkoff Program and GBB. After introductions we made our way to Bentley Farms, covering basic beef industry vocabulary on the way. At the farm they received an overview of beef production ranging from genetics to grasses. The students guided the tour with their questions and comments about the beef industry. It was great seeing the excitement on their faces as they dug deeper into the industry, gaining a pasture-to-plate experience and a better understanding of the finished product they work with each day. Before heading back to the classroom we stopped by Farmers Livestock for lunch and went over livestock marketing. We are grateful to have developed this great relationship with Helms College and these students who will become leaders in the foodservice industry. BEEF Tailgate GBB teamed up with Craft Box Girls to host a #GABEEFTAILGATE! This was an invite-only tailgate at the UGA/Alabama game, where we hosted Atlanta bloggers, influencers and media! Despite the soggy game day we had a great turnout! Influencers were bused from Atlanta to Athens to enjoy beef tailgate goodies, a fun photo booth and of course some great beef giveaways. GBB spent the day with ABAC’s Beef Team building relationships and discussing future partnerships with Atlanta influencers. There were great beef conversations and even a discussion on antibiotics. We are excited to build on these relationships to develop future beef promotions.

Georgia National Fair As always, we had a blast at the fair this year! It was our second year in the Georgia Grown Building, which allowed us to see thousands of families who were looking for nutritious and convenient meal options. We fulfilled their needs by supplying them with cook booklets, cut sheets, and educational information about beef and beef cookery. The kids enjoyed learning about by-products while the parents made their own beef rub perfect for steaks and roasts. Each ingredient can most likely already be found in their spice cabinet, allowing them to make more when they run out. Teens and young adults enjoyed our photo station, where they could take pictures, post them on their social media sites, and share with their friends and followers how much they love beef. GCA members, UGA Cattlemen’s Association, ABAC Beef Team/ABAC Cattlemen’s Association, GCWA members and GJCA members – THANK YOU! Ten- to 14-hour days of beef promotion would not be possible without each and every one of you. It is always a pleasure working with each of you to promote our industry. We love our beef family! Sunbelt Ag Expo GBB had a great time at the Ag Expo in Moultrie! The expo provides a perfect opportunity for producers to learn more about what is going on with the Beef Checkoff program here in Georgia. ABAC’s Beef Team members joined us as we visited with cattle producers, answering their questions and discussing promotions, programs and events geared toward beef. We often spend so much time speaking to consumers but we always enjoy meeting our producers. Thank you to those of you who came out to visit with us or join us at our booth!

To Our Cattlemen: Thank you for all of your support. It has been a privilege to represent you and I am so thankful for all that you do to provide us with (the most delicious) safe, healthy and wholesome protein. I am excited to see the future of beef promotion in Georgia. Of course, I will always have a passion for agriculture, but the beef industry will forever hold a special place in my heart. I’ll see you around!


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We just completed our series of Region RoundUps throughout the state of Georgia and they were a huge success! The RoundUps were created to give local chapters the opportunity to meet other cattlemen and cattlewomen throughout their Region and share new ideas on how to help advance our cattle industry here in our state. We had a lot of great participation in this year’s Region RoundUps and a lot of involvement, which is always good for our local chapters. A special thanks to our Region Vice Presidents who helped us with the meetings. We traveled to each part of the state and made stops in Moultrie, Lyons, Macon and Athens, and finished up in Calhoun. I enjoyed hearing all the ideas you members had about trying to grow our membership, getting more people involved in GCA, and what we have to offer our members. We heard a lot of ideas from different chapters on how to grow our membership. We wanted to hear from each local chapter about their needs, what they wanted to see done, and how we could better assist them in keeping everyone informed on the issues that we are facing here in Georgia. GCA’s President, Randy Fordham, opened each meeting by welcoming everyone and thanking them for their time to be a part of our regional discussions. President Fordham went over several important upcoming dates that chapters could be involved in. Our Executive Vice President, Will Bentley, gave an update on legislative issues we will be facing this upcoming session. Suzanne Bentley gave an update on the Georgia Beef Board and a few of the promotions we are doing to promote beef throughout the state and give everyone an overview of our beef checkoff dollars. I gave an overview of our membership and where we stand in numbers. At the end of each night we held a roundtable grassroots

checkoff project discussion. We received a lot of feedback, including research ideas, promotion ideas, and ideas for reaching our kids in school. We will share the ideas with the Ag Commodity Commission for Beef and the researchers at UGA. We are already implementing the ideas for reaching more kids in schools. I am visiting school FFA programs, sharing with them about what GCA has to offer and encouraging them to get more involved. Several of our chapters were stressing the importance of getting more people BQA certified. I think that we as cattlemen and women could always get help educating ourselves and other people on the latest innovations in cattle handling and health. We heard from members of the Young Cattlemen’s Council at each stop; they gave us updates on upcoming events they have planned and how to get more young people involved in the cattle industry. Members of the YCC have been working with a lot of schools throughout the state, including ABAC, UGA, Berry College and Fort Valley State. A member of the GJCA Officer Team was present at each meeting, giving updates on what the juniors have been doing throughout the year. I think the future is bright for our young people to continue our state’s number-one industry. Any time we have an event, we have lots of people to thank. We want to especially thank all of our volunteers and members of each chapter who attended. Thank you to our Region Vice Presidents, Executive Committee and local chapter leaders for helping us get everything organized and making it a success. A special thanks to our sponsors – Zoetis, Godfrey’s Feed, Woody Folsom Auto Group and the Georgia Cattleman magazine – for sponsoring our 5th Annual Region RoundUps!

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GCA regular dues are $50 per year. This structure includes a standard

rebate of $5.00 per member that isreturned to the local Association themember is affiliated with. Some local

Associations have chosen to levy addi-tional local dues beyond the $5.00 whichis presented in the information below.

Please use this table as you are signingup new members into GCA.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN SIGNING NEW MEMBERS

GCa duesstructure

state dues are $45.Chapters with $5 loCal dues ($50):

Chapters with $15 local dues ($60):Blue RidgeMountain

Red Carpet

Chapters with $20 local dues ($65):Satilla

Southeast GeorgiaWayne County

Chapters with $30 local dues ($75):Piney Woods

Junior chapters’ local dues are $5 ($15):ABAC UGA

all Junior members dues for every chapterare $15:

$10 State dues | $5 Local duestroup County collects their own local dues;

therefore they pay state dues only ($45).

Chapters with $10 loCal dues ($55):

Appalachian Baldwin-Jones-

Putnam Banks

Ben Hill/Irwin Burke

Carroll Colquitt Coweta

Crawford Area Decatur Elbert Floyd

Franklin Grady Hall

Haralson Harris Hart

Heard Henry

Houston Jackson Jefferson

Johnson Area Lincoln

Little RiverLumpkin

MaconMadison

MeriwetherMid-Georgia

MitchellMorganMurray

North GeorgiaNortheast Georgia

OcmulgeeOgeechee

OglethorpePachitlaPeach

PiedmontPolk

SeminoleSouth Georgia

TattnallTaylor

ThomasThree-Rivers

TiftTri-County

WaltonWashington

WilkesWiregrass

BarrowClarke-OconeeGreene Area

HeartlandLaurens

Northwest GeorgiaPulaski

StephensTri-StateTurnerWorth

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Appalachian 67 78 11At Large 166 183 17Baldwin/Jones/Putnam 92 89 -3Banks 51 55 4Barrow 35 38 3Ben Hill/Irwin 58 53 -5Blue Ridge Mountain 135 120 -15Burke 75 78 3Carroll 170 175 5Clarke-Oconee 88 92 4Colquitt 87 100 13Coweta 103 83 -20Crawford Area 15 13 -2Decatur 16 13 -3Elbert 46 45 -1Floyd 75 75 0Franklin 117 116 -1Grady 44 41 -3Greene Area 45 52 7Hall 36 37 1Haralson 44 49 5Harris 34 36 2Hart 78 72 -6Heard 106 73 -33Heartland 25 39 14Henry 58 56 -2Houston 9 10 1Jackson 127 135 8Jefferson 24 49 25Johnson Area 15 13 -2Laurens 138 111 -27Lincoln 51 55 4Little River 78 86 8Lumpkin 29 41 12Macon 20 24 4Madison 125 118 -7Meriwether 50 55 5Mid GA 250 283 33Miller 45 34 -11Mitchell 97 94 -3Morgan 77 85 8Murray 30 25 -5North GA 85 79 -6Northeast GA 75 83 8Northwest GA 63 65 2Ocmulgee 48 57 9Ogeechee 101 108 7Oglethorpe 74 80 6Pachitla 43 52 9Peach 11 12 1Piedmont 122 122 0Piney Woods 45 46 1Polk 137 158 21Pulaski 9 7 -2Red Carpet 116 111 -5Satilla 147 127 -20Seminole 10 9 -1South GA 107 111 4Southeast GA 32 44 12Stephens 51 47 -4Tattnall 66 67 1Taylor 29 36 7Thomas 13 13 0Three-Rivers 123 99 -24Tift 32 47 15Tri-Co. 43 38 -5Tri-State 110 110 0Troup 17 16 -1Turner 11 13 2Walton 55 51 -4Washington 130 137 7Wayne 34 37 3Wilkes 74 70 -4Wiregrass 101 129 28Worth 48 55 7ABAC (primarily junior chapter) 54 78 24UGA (primarily junior chapter) 57 56 -1

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Cattlemen’s Ball or Summer ConferenceCHAPTERS OF THE YEAR

These awards recognize outstanding work by local associations in a variety of areas, includingstate and national membership, participation in GCA activities, legislative affairs, communityinvolvement, local association activities and service to members. The completed form and sup-porting materials must be submitted to the GCA office by Nov. 30. Supporting materials includescrapbooks or other documentation verifying material found in the entry form. Supporting materi-als will be returned upon request. Each winning chapter receives $250 and a commemorativeplaque. Two divisions: Chapters with 61 or more members AND chapters with 60 or less members.

CATTLEMAN OF THE YEARThis award recognizes an outstanding GCA member for their cattle and farming operation.Applications must be submitted to the GCA office by Nov. 30. The winner will receive a com-memorative plaque, a two-page spread in Georgia Cattleman magazine and a recognitionvideo.

CATTLEWOMAN OF THE YEARThis award recognizes an outstanding CattleWoman who supports the state and local asso-ciations. Applications must be submitted to the GCA office by Nov. 30. The winner will receivea commemorative plaque.

TOP HAND SERVICE AWARDThis award recognizes an individual in the cattle industry who goes beyond the call of duty.Applications must be submitted to the GCA office by Nov. 30. The winner will receive a com-memorative plaque. This award will be given on an as-needed basis.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE AWARDThis award recognizes individuals who are BQA certified, use these principles on their farm andshow BQA leadership in their communities. Applications must be submitted to the GCA officeno later than Nov. 30. The winner will receive a commemorative plaque and $250.

OUTSTANDING VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERThis award encourages excellence in vocational agriculture teachers who support their localassociations. Applications must be submitted to the GCA office by Nov. 30. The winner willreceive a commemorative plaque and $100.

VETERINARIAN OF THE YEARThis award recognizes outstanding large animal veterinarians who support their local associations.Applications must be submitted to the GCA office by Nov. 30. The winner will receive a commemo-rative plaque, GCA jacket and $100. Award sponsored by Georgia Allied Industry Council.

JUNIOR OF THE YEARThis award recognizes an outstanding junior member who is involved in the beef cattle indus-try. Nominations must be submitted to the GCA office by Nov. 1. The winner will receive a com-memorative plaque and custom belt buckle. Award sponsored by Carroll County Cattlemen'sAssociation.

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Winter Haven, Florida C & B Processing, Milledgeville

Capital City Bank, Dublin Columbia County Farm Bureau, HarlemFirst Madison Bank & Trust, Danielsville

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Jackson EMC, GainesvilleJackson EMC, Hull

King Ford, Murphy, North CarolinaLand South Group, Lakeland, Fla.

Lane Packing LLC, Fort Valley Lasseter Equipment Group, Moultrie

Lumber City Supplements, Lumber CityOglethorpe Co. Farm Bureau, Crawford

Oglethorpe Feed & Farm Supply, Crawford Pasture Management Systems,

Mount Pleasant, North CarolinaPitts Insurance Agency, Pitts

Resaca Sun Feeds LLC, ResacaSunbelt Ag. Expo, Moultrie

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Bubba’s Tire, DublinBull Hill Ranch, Gray Court, S.C.

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Changing to Charolais leads to

By Bailey K. Toates


had gotten them hooked on Limousin cattle had moved to a Charolais farm. He told Callahan that he had a very sweet and gentle heifer that the kids needed to show. “She really was a great show heifer and very gentle,” Callahan says. “She is the reason why I changed my herd over to Charolais. That heifer served as the base of my Charolais herd. We have helped other kids show cattle in the county. It lets them get involved in the program that they wouldn’t be able to afford otherwise.” Transitioning his herd from a Limousin base to a Charolais base has been a great change for Callahan. Most of his herd traces back to A and A Charolais in Hoschton, Georgia. He has bought cattle out of Anderson, South Carolina, and Perry, Georgia. A large portion of today’s herd are females that he has raised over the last 20 years. “I believe they are the best continental breed forcrossbreeding,” Callahan says. “I have about 25 head ofmommas. Half are purebred Charolais and the other half arecrossbred, but everything gets bred to a Charolais bull.”

“This mix seems to work for me. The Charolais bullputs growth in the calves,” Callahan says. “I still believe thatpounds make more money than color.” Changing to Charolais has provided Callahan with theopportunity to be involved with several associations withinthe Charolais breed. He has been a member of the AmericanInternational Charolais Association for 20 years and hasserved as the Georgia-Florida Charolais Association president.Callahan has also been actively involved in GCA through theyears. He has served as his local chapter president twice, aBoard of Directors member, and a member of the ExecutiveCommittee. Callahan currently keeps most of his heifers, as he istrying to build his herd back up. The two major changes in hislife have gotten him to where he is today. Moving to Georgiaallowed him to meet his wife. He also has three grandchildren:Cole, 18; Ryne, 13; and Ella, 8. Switching from Limousin toCharolais has proved to be a great decision for his family andhis herd. Change can be a blessing in disguise.


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Risk in cattle feeding skyrocketed with costs and prices in recent years. Still volatile but not bullish, the market demands greater risk management than ever, according to panelists at the August Feeding Quality Forum (FQF) at La Vista, Nebraska, and Garden City, Kansas. In Nebraska, advice came from commodity brokers Doug Deets of Buchanan & Co., Manhattan, Kansas, and Scott Mueller of Samson Commodities, Columbus, Nebraska. Marshall Hansen, of Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA), Omaha, provided a banker’s view. On the Southwest panel, that role was filled by W. Ashley Allen, Amarillo’s Bank of America Merrill Lynch market president. Brent Manwarren, risk manager at Poky Feeders, Scott City, Kansas, rounded it out with James Herring of Friona Industries, Amarillo, this year’s FQF Industry Achievement Award honoree. Hedging in the futures market is a primary means of allaying risk in cattle feeding. Mueller looks at four main categories, from buying and selling commodities to weather and the unique “people” factors associated with every customer. On the Kansas panel, Herring noted 13 elements of risk on the purchase or sales side that can be hedged. In the futures market, that means margin calls. Allen said a 40,000-head feedyard needs a $40 million line of credit these days, partly because of the need to meet the obligations of hedging. Manwarren, who handles hedging accounts for customers, said step one is to learn about their cattle, from genetics to management. That allows for more accurate estimates of performance and profit potential. A conservative approach adds cushioning. He never figures potential grid premiums into breakevens but lets them offset occasions of bad weather or other unforeseen issues that crop up. He also offers to handle the inevitable. The panel discussions in August noted a very wide spread between feeders and finished cattle. “It’s the biggest disconnect I have ever seen in my career,” Deets said of the last 40 years, surmising a major shift. “This is starting out as the most aggressive expansion since the 1980s, and nobody gets how the cycle works now because we have been in liquidation since then.” Mueller said nontraditional avenues of risk management can take in “land ownership, cropping systems, home-grown labor, government farm programs and creative ways of working with people.” Herring said that, besides extensive hedging, Friona Industries manages risk through its business model of partnering with Cargill in a quality-focused supply chain. An accumulated database lets the company go back to sources that perform best in the pen and on the rail. Over time, the data led Friona to fill nearly 75 percent of its pen space with black cattle. “When you’re feeding cattle in this tough

Risky Business: Panelists share experience, advice for managing risk in cattle feedingBy Lyndee Stabel and Steve Suther

environment,” Herring said, “you want to feed something that gives you the best chance for some of those premiums.” He credited “35 years of the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®)” for having changed “not only eating quality, but genetic quality and production practices.” That demand signal from Friona is strong, Herring said. If cattle come through in good health with top-notch performance and carcass quality, “you are going to have to tear our arm off to keep us from buying them next year.” Change is the constant, the panelists agreed. “Bear markets lead to bull markets and vice versa,” Deets said. “We’re just one weather event away from higher grain prices now.” The Forum is co-sponsored by Roto-Mix, Purina Mills, Micronutrients, Zoetis, Feedlot magazine and Certified Angus Beef LLC.


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A new year brings the same challenges presented in a new way. Producers always want to reap the most for their calves. How will 2016 and future years be any different than the last year? One major difference could be the focus of the feeder calf buyer and differentiating reputation and high-risk feeders. In other words, the feeder calf buyer who gives top dollar for low quality, poorly managed calves will be almost non-existent. Let’s evaluate the reasons for this potential shift in the market as we look forward to the culmination of the 2015 Calhoun Bull Evaluation program. The program is in its final days with sale day on the horizon on December 4, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. The consignors will be offering some great genetic packages to complement your herds. We hope that you will join us for the sale and the program the night before. Videos will be available for viewing by going to ugabeef.com two to three weeks prior to sale day. How will the market be different over the coming years and how do bulls enter into the equation? Let’s evaluate some findings from cattlemen who feed thousands of steers and feeder heifers to their terminal end point. At the annual Georgia Beef Challenge meeting, the Tri-County Feeders Cooperative Manager, Darrell Busby, delivered a summary of carcass data gathered from 2002-2013. Among the 77,717 animals harvested, the top one-sixth (12,953 head) had the following performance and carcass merit attributes:

Table 1: Data Collected from Most Profitable Group

This data set is pretty impressive. You can see that the cattle made a profit of $216.63 per head. This group garnered $337.05 more than the Least Profitable group (-$120.42).

The combination of growth, feed efficiency and excellent carcass merit is hard to beat. That’s not the whole story of course. Remember that there are another 64,000 head that didn’t make the Most Profitable group. These cattle would have been on similar rations and would have endured similar struggles with weather conditions. Was the Most Profitable group obviously better and different at the time of being graded and marketed? It’s a question worth pondering for sure. Initial gut reaction for most of us would be: “Of course we could tell which cattle would be the best.” Common wisdom says that the majority of the 77K head of cattle in this data set were U.S. Large and Upper Medium with U.S. 1 and Upper 2 Muscle Scores. Let’s evaluate the initial value of the Most Profitable group and the Least Profitable group in the Tri-County Profit Groups Summary to see whether we can find the underlying differences.

Table 2: Evaluating True Value

Table 2 shows that the Most Profitable group had a slightly lower initial value and were lighter weight. How can this be? If graders and buyers can visually find the good ones, it would make common sense to pay more for them. I posed this question to Darrell, who put this data set together, and he confirmed some of my assumptions. First, he confirmed that the Market News Graders didn’t “miss-grade” the cattle, and market price fluctuations may account for some of the differences; but what he offered next is key. “I think what it says more than anything is we cannot visually estimate the true market value of a calf.” Of course this is in reference to traditional marketing methods. If genetics are known and management is in check, we can market to those savvy buyers and garner the premiums! Darrell went on to say that his experiences have led him to the belief that cattle from some

2015 Calhoun Bull Evaluation:Things We Underestimate...

Jason Duggin, Unviersity of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Sciences

E x p e r t A d v i c e

2015 Calhoun Bull Evaluation: Things we underestimate . . . A new year brings the same challenges presented in a new way. Producers always want to reap the most for their calves. How will 2016 and future years be any different than the last year? One major difference could be the focus of the feeder calf buyer and differentiating reputation and high-risk feeders. In other words, the feeder calf buyer who gives top dollar for low quality, poorly managed calves will be almost non-existent. Let’s evaluate the reasons for this potential shift in the market as we look forward to the culmination of the 2015 Calhoun Bull Evaluation program. The program is in its final days with sale day on the horizon on December 4, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. The consignors will be offering some great genetic packages to complement your herds. We hope that you will join us for the sale and the program the night before. Videos will be available for viewing by going to ugabeef.com two to three weeks prior to sale day. How will the market be different over the coming years and how do bulls enter into the equation? Let’s evaluate some findings from cattlemen who feed thousands of steers and feeder heifers to their terminal end point. At the annual Georgia Beef Challenge meeting, the Tri-County Feeders Cooperative Manager, Darrell Busby, delivered a summary of carcass data gathered from 2002-2013. Among the 77,717 animals harvested, the top one-sixth (12,953 head) had the following performance and carcass merit attributes: Table 1: Data Collected from Most Profitable Group

Profit $/hd. $216.63 % YG 1 & 2 59.2% Delivery wt., lb. 662.00 % YG 4 & 5 0.8% Overall ADG, lb. 3.46 Marbling Score Small 58 (Low Choice) Feed (lbs.) to Gain (lbs.) 6.66 % Low Choice or higher 82.6% Age at Harvest, d 477.1 % CAB or Similar 28.4% Hot Carcass wt., lb. 761.7 Carcass Price $/cwt. $160.97 Ribeye Area, in2 12.83 Retail Value/ Day on Test $4.12 Difference in Profit per head from Most to Least Profitable $337.05 This data set is pretty impressive. You can see that the cattle made a profit of $216.63 per head. This group garnered $337.05 more than the Least Profitable group (-$120.42). The combination of growth, feed efficiency and excellent carcass merit is hard to beat. That’s not the whole story of course. Remember that there are another 64,000 head that didn’t make the Most Profitable group. These cattle would have been on similar rations and would have endured similar struggles with weather conditions. Was the Most Profitable group obviously better and different at the time of being graded and marketed? It’s a question worth pondering for sure. Initial gut reaction for most of us would be: “Of course we could tell which cattle would be the best.” Common wisdom says that the majority of the 77K head of

cattle in this data set were U.S. Large and Upper Medium with U.S. 1 and Upper 2 Muscle Scores. Let’s evaluate the initial value of the Most Profitable group and the Least Profitable group in the Tri-County Profit Groups Summary to see whether we can find the underlying differences.


Least Profitable (679 lbs.) Most Profitable (662 lbs.) Initial Feeder Value $/cwt = $104.44 Initial Feeder Value$/cwt = $91.47 True Value $/cwt = $87.93 True Value $/cwt = $124.14 Table 2 shows that the Most Profitable group had a slightly lower initial value and were lighter weight. How can this be? If graders and buyers can visually find the good ones, it would make common sense to pay more for them. I posed this question to Darrell, who put this data set together, and he confirmed some of my assumptions. First, he confirmed that the Market News Graders didn’t “miss-grade” the cattle, and market price fluctuations may account for some of the differences; but what he offered next is key. “I think what it says more than anything is we cannot visually estimate the true market value of a calf.” Of course this is in reference to traditional marketing methods. If genetics are known and management is in check, we can market to those savvy buyers and garner the premiums! Darrell went on to say that his experiences have led him to the belief that cattle from some herds will gain 10 percent to 20 percent better than average and grade 70 percent to 80 percent choice with mostly U.S. 1 and 2 yield grades (i.e., Most Profitable group), and there are producers who have cattle with below-average gain and less than 50 percent reaching the choice grade (i.e., Least Profitable group). To ask the question again, what makes the difference? The answer is in one of Darrell’s presentation slides (Figure1), which references the top three items that he feels beef production underestimates in terms of value or importance.

Figure 1: Darrell Busby’s Top 3 Items We Underestimate


herds will gain 10 percent to 20 percent better than average and grade 70 percent to 80 percent choice with mostly U.S. 1 and 2 yield grades (i.e., Most Profitable group), and there are producers who have cattle with below-average gain and less than 50 percent reaching the choice grade (i.e., Least Profitable group). To ask the question again, what makes the difference? The answer is in one of Darrell’s presentation slides (Figure1), which references the top three items that he feels beef production underestimates in terms of value or importance.


As you can see, Darrell’s findings and experiences have led him to the conclusion that the #1 and #2 items that are underestimated are genetics. Of course he was trying to get his point across by listing genetics twice, and his point speaks volumes when put into financial terms. Buyers could have paid an additional $32 per hundred or roughly $200 per head for the Most Profitable group and should have paid around $17 per hundred less for the Least Profitable group (see Table 2). Most of the differences must be attributable to genetics since all these cattle should have been pre-conditioned. The best and most affordable way to make genetic improvement is through bulls and the underlying core technologies. Seedstock producers across Georgia will be offering genetic advancements for your herd at the Calhoun Bull Evaluation Sale. The 2015 Calhoun Bull Evaluation consignors have focused on genetic improvement, and the bulls sold this December 4 will pass those improvements on to commercial and seedstock producers across the Southeast and beyond.


cattle in this data set were U.S. Large and Upper Medium with U.S. 1 and Upper 2 Muscle Scores. Let’s evaluate the initial value of the Most Profitable group and the Least Profitable group in the Tri-County Profit Groups Summary to see whether we can find the underlying differences.


Least Profitable (679 lbs.) Most Profitable (662 lbs.) Initial Feeder Value $/cwt = $104.44 Initial Feeder Value$/cwt = $91.47 True Value $/cwt = $87.93 True Value $/cwt = $124.14 Table 2 shows that the Most Profitable group had a slightly lower initial value and were lighter weight. How can this be? If graders and buyers can visually find the good ones, it would make common sense to pay more for them. I posed this question to Darrell, who put this data set together, and he confirmed some of my assumptions. First, he confirmed that the Market News Graders didn’t “miss-grade” the cattle, and market price fluctuations may account for some of the differences; but what he offered next is key. “I think what it says more than anything is we cannot visually estimate the true market value of a calf.” Of course this is in reference to traditional marketing methods. If genetics are known and management is in check, we can market to those savvy buyers and garner the premiums! Darrell went on to say that his experiences have led him to the belief that cattle from some herds will gain 10 percent to 20 percent better than average and grade 70 percent to 80 percent choice with mostly U.S. 1 and 2 yield grades (i.e., Most Profitable group), and there are producers who have cattle with below-average gain and less than 50 percent reaching the choice grade (i.e., Least Profitable group). To ask the question again, what makes the difference? The answer is in one of Darrell’s presentation slides (Figure1), which references the top three items that he feels beef production underestimates in terms of value or importance.


December 4, 2015 • Sale Starts at 12:30 p.m.at the Northwest Georgia Research & Education Center Livestock Pavilion

1282 Hwy 53 Spur SW, Calhoun, GA 30701

Only the Top-Performing Bulls Will Sell!

Selling Approximately 110 BullsAngus • Black Hereford • Braun-Angus • Braunvieh • Charolais

Hereford • Red Angus • SimAngus • Simmental

Auctioneer: Carroll T. Cannon | GAL #249 | 229-881-0721

For catalog and information, contact:Jason Duggin, UGA Beef Extension Specialist

706.624.1403 • [email protected]

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Bagley Farms

Blake Bagley • 706-280-7733 [email protected]

Your Southeast Source for Angus, BraunAngus & Braunvieh GeneticsUsing top-quality, performance-tested Angus bulls to produce BraunAngus.

Tim Bagley • 706-217-5459 www.bagleyfarms.com

Lot 173 Lot 175

Lot 176 Lot 177

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio

170 9/16/14 1055 2.99 88 2.69 89

171 9/21/14 1135 2.95 87 2.93 97

172 10/11/14 1110 3.45 102 3.02 100

173 10/05/14 1195 4.10 121 3.20 106

174 10/18/14 1045 3.25 96 2.90 96

175 10/01/14 1105 3.27 100 2.93 100

176 10/08/14 1165 3.69 109 3.15 105

177 09/19/14 1245 3.23 96 3.20 106

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Berry - Wells Farm

Tag Sire DOB ADG Ratio WDA Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk Marb $W $B33 G A R Prophet 9/22/14 4.55 116 3.48 107 +7 +2.3 +69 +123 +32 +1.50 +79.59 +124.54

34 Deer Valley All In 9/23/14 4.52 115 3.32 102 +10 +1.1 +65 +110 +28 +0.71 +76.36 +149.02

Tag 33 Tag 34

William Wells & Johnathan Wells770-880-6678 | [email protected]

2093 Crawfordville Road, Rayle, GA 30660

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio85 10/22/14 1275 3.19 88 3.58 10886 10/17/14 1315 3.69 102 3.64 10987 10/17/14 1390 3.60 99 3.85 11688 10/14/14 1325 3.63 100 3.64 10989 10/13/14 1285 3.18 88 3.52 106

Doug Bailey478-361-3024 • Roberta, Ga.

Be sure to check out tags 85 - 89 at the

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Bulls available at the farm!

Emilan Angus FarmFocused on Growth • Milk • Carcass Meri t

Lanny and Emily BensonLafayette, Georgia • p: 706-397-2329 • c: 423-315-1347

Offering Approximately 10 Top-Performing Bulls at Calhoun Bull Sale

Tag Sire Birthdate ADG ADG Ratio WDA WDA Ratio40 G A R Prophet 11/14/14 4.42 113 3.27 10141 Deer Valley All In 9/22/14 3.54 90 2.97 9142 H P C A Intensity 11/17/14 3.64 93 3.12 9643 G A R Composure 9/30/14 3.79 97 3.07 9444 G A R Composure 9/27/14 4.17 106 3.02 93

46** G A R Prophet 9/19/14 5.62 143 3.46 10647 G A R Prophet 9/17/14 4.98 127 3.58 11048 Deer Valley All In 9/3/14 3.45 88 2.84 8749 G A R Prophet 9/16/14 3.48 89 2.84 8750 G A R Prophet 11/05/14 4.81 123 3.57 110

Tag 50 | Emilan Full Throttle | GAR Prophet X Expectation 4915

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Clark Hill FarmsTag 128

Tag Sire DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio

127 CHF First Class 1205 11/27/14 1230 5.06 129 3.84 118

128 CHF First Class 1205 9/30/14 1235 4.38 112 3.27 101

129 CHF First Class 1205 10/22/14 1270 4.18 107 3.57 110

130 S A V Harvestor 0338 9/25/14 1360 3.89 99 3.55 109

131 CHF First Class 1205 10/18/14 1135 3.71 95 3.15 97

132 CHF First Class 1205 11/4/14 1115 4.20 107 3.25 100

133 MR CCF SAZ Trade Up 10/11/14 1225 3.63 100 3.34 100

134 MR NLC Upgrade U8676 11/6/14 1250 4.01 110 3.67 110

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Marty Clark • Jefferson, Ga. • 770-294-5579

Tag 130 Tag 131


Double M Cattle

Tag Sire DOB ADG Ratio WDA Ratio18 D Bar T 188 10/4/14 3.21 107 2.52 10819 Jo Bull Classic Smith 2008 9/10/14 2.80 93 2.16 9220 V A R Reserve 1111 10/25/14 4.27 109 3.54 109

Tag 18 Tag 20

Teddy MartinCartersville, Ga. | 770-231-2969

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INDIAN HILL FARMPERFORMANCE REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS CATTLE

Tag 74 | Indian Hill Ten X | Registration # 18051733 | Outstanding Young Bull of Ten X and a Great Sitz Upward Daughter

Tag DOB WT ADG ADG Ratio WDA WDA Ratio74 9/18/2014 1380 4.17 106 3.54 109

CED BW WW YW MILK $W $B6 1.8 64 120 27 54 185

Steve and Roxanne Deal • 3291 Nessmith Rd. Statesboro, GA 30458 • P: 912-865-7282 • C: 912-531-3549“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: To mind your own business and work with your hands,

so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependant on anybody.” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

He sells

Dec. 4 at

Calhoun Bull

Test Sale!

Hardy Edwards505 Lem Edwards Road • Winterville, GA 30683

Hardy Cell: (706) 714-9012 Office: (706) 742-2658 Kim Cell: (706) 206-6725www.hmeherefords.com

Selling Dec. 4th CALHOUN, GA TEST STATION SALE

HME 743 7063 B22 ET DOB: 9/20/14

SIRE: CRR ABOUT TIME 743 DAM: PR 102K SELMA 7063

HME TNT Z207 B23 DOB: 9/24/14

SIRE: BR DM TNT 7010 ET DAM: HME TAILOR MADE 639 Z207 ET

HME 743 7063 B27 ET DOB: 9/27/14

SIRE: CRR ABOUT TIME 743 DAM: PR 102K SELMA 7063

HME 88X R536 B33 ET DOB: 9/27/14

SIRE: NJW 98S R117 RIBEYE 88X ET DAM: MC 9615 DUTCHESS R536

VIEW THE BULL TEST RESULTS ONLINE AT: WWW.CAES.UGA.EDU/COMMODITIES/ANIMALS/BEEF/STATIONS/


Maternal brother of record-setting Tifton 46X

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk11 10/16/14 1265 3.79 115 3.49 112 +1.5 +4.3 +76 +119 +25

Jack & Sherry Jones3621 Roddy Highway, Cochran, Ga.

478-214-4505 • [email protected]

Check out our bulls December 4th at the Calhoun Bull Sale!

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Tag 12

Maternal brother of record-setting Tifton 46X

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk12 10/11/14 1215 3.79 115 3.31 106 +1.5 +4.3 +76 +119 +25

Tag Sire Reg. # DOB CED BW WW YW Milk ($W) ($B) ADG Ratio WDA Ratio26 EF Complement 8088 18082181 10/11/14 +10 -.2 +64 +111 +25 +61.33 +101.13 94 10927 Leachman Right Time 18121695 9/26/14 -2 +3.7 +37 +69 +23 +25.03 +80.62 97 10328 TT ND EXT W247 18081334 11/29/14 +1 +2.8 +45 +81 +30 +41.38 +104.41 93 10129 O C C MissingLink 830M 18123387 9/24/14 +9 +1.0 +41 +71 +21 +45.19 +102.18 110 11030 Coleman Regis 904 18082186 10/6/14 +8 +1.3 +56 +97 +23 +50.59 +111.36 106 10032 Connealy Mentor 7374 18082154 9/1/14 +4 +1.1 +66 +114 +26 +61.84 +107.45 93 105

Tim & Tandy West Centre, Ala. • 678-986-2510

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Woodlawn Farms

CE Birth Wean Year ADG MCE Milk MWW Doc CW YG Marb BF REA Shr API TI18.9 -2.5 70.1 105.8 0.22 12.3 25.3 60.4 12.8 29.0 -0.18 0.48 0.007 0.84 -0.45 168.7 82.3

S A V Final Answer 0035 X PSR Force U809Tag Reg. # DOB ADG Ratio WDA Ratio157 2943335 11/1/14 4.50 124 3.41 102

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Tag 155

CE Birth Wean Year Milk REA API TI9.4 2.3 72.4 107.6 21 0.58 131.7 78.8

Tag Reg. # DOB ADG Ratio WDA Ratio155 2943312 10/18/14 5.39 141 3.94 124

Tag 156

Kappes L. Man U291 X GW Miss Lucky Strike 100

CE Birth Wean Year Milk REA API TI9.5 2.1 53.5 84.7 20.3 0.70 121.5 64.0

Tag Reg. # DOB ADG Ratio WDA Ratio156 2943318 11/18/14 3.94 109 3.75 113

MF Zachar Bay X NLC Y223

Rick Wood • Clarkesville, Ga. • 706-499-2325 • [email protected]

PSR Force U809

Top ADG Sim-Angusat 56 day report!

Top ADG Simmmental

at 84 day report!

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Tag Sire DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio

83 Gambles Sure Bet 9/22/14 1130 2.81 72 2.93 90

144 PVF-J 4P14 HYB Rookie 9/9/14 1130 2.86 79 2.83 85

145 MR HOC BROKER 9/11/14 1300 3.10 81 3.27 103

146 FBF1 Combustible 9/20/14 1240 3.83 100 3.20 100

147 FBF1 Combustible 10/22/14 1315 3.99 104 3.69 116

148 PRTY Southern Style 240 Y 10/2/14 1240 3.56 98 3.30 99

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FarmsSimmental • SimAngus • Angus

Top Quality CattleSteve & Tammy Watson

Dawsonville, Ga.Home: 706-265-6383

Cell: 706-429-5349


Melvin & Donna Porter 706-654-8283 • 168 Hardman Rd. Jefferson, GA • Hutch & Allison Porter 706-983-0304

This bull sells Dec. 4 at Calhoun.

Meldon FarmPerformance Cattle with Eye Appeal

Consigning Lots 57-67

Bulls Sired By:Connealy Consensus 7229

Connealy Final ProductS A V Momentum 9274Werner War Party 2417

Connealy Confidence 010SITZ Travler 8180

A A R Ten X 7008 S A

Lot 66: Meldons 10X 235Sire: A A R Ten X 7008 S A

BW YW Milk $B-.2 +61 +24 168.37

John & Nina Jarrell 770-465-4812 Butler, Ga. • [email protected]

Lot DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio56 9/5/14 1325 4.02 103 3.29 101

Lot 56

Jarrell Angus

Jarrell Angus


Lot DOB ADG ADG Ratio WDA WDA Ratio84 9/10/14 3.51 97 3.35 101

Freeman Cattle

Daryl & Sam FreemanMartin, Ga. . 706-491-3354

Other Bulls Available at the Farm!

Hays Farm

Tag Weight ADG ADG Ratio WDA WDA Ratio135 1165 4.01 102 2.87 88136 1255 3.89 107 3.19 96137 1185 4.15 114 3.59 108138 1145 4.32 119 3.39 102139 1105 3.44 95 3.13 94

8555 Gravel Hill Rd., Doerun, GA 31744 • 229-881-0158

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Historically, we have discussed reproductive management in terms of fertility and well we should. Fertility is the single most significant factor for cow herd productivity. It is five times more important than growth traits and 10 times more important than carcass quality. The other side of the coin is that infertility is six times more costly than calf respiratory disease or other non-fatal disease. Infertility can be defined as a cow failing to breed, breeding but not delivering a live calf, or breeding late. The fact is that if the calf isn’t born alive and well, we don’t have anything to sell. Managing the reproductive efficiency of our cow herds has another benefit, however: healthy calves. By managing cows to breed early and maintain body condition, the resulting calves are older, heavier and healthier, and more resistant to disease than calves born later. Feeding the cow during gestation is critical to calf health and replacement heifer fertility. During pregnancy the calf is growing and developing. Its organs are forming and the

cells needed to function in the organs and organ systems are migrating into their proper places. If the calf experiences a nutrient deficiency during this time, the organs don’t develop like they should and there is no opportunity to make it up. This could lead to a calf born dead or weak, or a calf that doesn’t grow like it should and is at a higher risk of disease requiring treatment with an antibiotic. Calving difficulty is the number-one reason for calf death loss. Calving difficulty usually results from calves being too big to go through the birth canal; but it can be caused by other reasons, such as poor body condition of the cow. There is a myth that feeding the cow less before calving will make the calf smaller and the cow will have fewer problems calving. Researchers have shown that this not only increases calving problems but also increases the chances calves will get sick and die before weaning. Even if the calf is born alive calving difficulty puts the calf at risk of not getting up quickly and getting colostrum. Colostrum is critical for the life of the


Lee Jones, MS, DVM, University of Georgia

Manage Reproduction for Healthier Calves


calf. It is the first immunity (called maternal immunity) and lasts for 3-4 months in the calf. After that, the calf ’s natural immunity takes over. Calves that don’t get colostrum are more likely to get scours or pneumonia and die before weaning. Studies have also found that calves that fail to get adequate colostrum weigh less at weaning and heifers reach puberty later than calves that get adequate colostrum. It is important to watch our cows, and especially heifers, for any signs of problems during calving to assist and get the calf off to a good start. The common rule of thumb is that if you don’t see any progress within 2-3 hours from the beginning of calving, you should get her in and examine her to see what is wrong and assist or call professional help if necessary. Weaning is another important time in the life of the calf. Preconditioned calves are bringing significant premiums this year and it’s worth the time and effort now with falling calf prices. Low-stress weaning has been shown to reduce calf pneumonia associated with weaning and increase weight gains during the weaning period. Preconditioning includes: low-stress weaning process, feeding a highly digestible transition diet low in starch and high in digestible fiber such as soy hulls, providing fresh clean water, vaccinating and deworming. Castration and dehorning should be done before 4 months of age to reduce the pain associated with the process. The added stress and pain will increase the likelihood the calf will get sick afterward. Common reproductive management tools that have proved beneficial to cow herds are effective heifer development, controlled breeding seasons, and using data collected at pregnancy diagnosis to manage cow groups. Heifers that reach puberty early and conceive and calve early in their second year and breed early every year are the most productive over their lifetime. In some cases these cows may wean as much as 1,000lbs more over their lifetime than a cow that calves consistently two months later. Calves that are born early in the calving season are older and heavier than later born calves. Several studies have shown that older, heavier calves are more resistant to getting sick than lighter, younger calves. Having a controlled breeding season has several benefits. A controlled season increases the efficiency of managing the body condition of a herd because cows can be supplemented according to their nutritional needs without overfeeding cows that don’t need supplemental feed or underfeeding cows that have higher requirements. Calving is easier to supervise when the cows calve over a shorter period of time. Calves are healthier because older calves are more resistant. Calves born later in the season are exposed to increased contamination in the calving area, so it is important to move later-bred cows to a fresh area for calving. Vaccinating the calves and cow herd is

more effective and convenient when the cows are in a similar stage of production. It is important to have thorough annual breeding soundness evaluations performed on the bulls to make sure they are fertile. Pregnancy diagnosis is a proven management practice that helps improve the efficiency of the cow herd. Preg checking is more than just finding open cows, however. Collecting information, data, at preg checking and using that data to manage cows after weaning before calving can help improve the fertility of the herd and health of the calves. It is important to record the approximate age of gestation, body condition, age, and other physical characteristics such as

udder quality, hoof condition, etc. Cows that are bred early and in good body condition (body condition score of 5-6) need to be managed to maintain condition through calving. Cows in thin condition need to be managed to gain weight. Later-bred, thin cows can be separated to feed to gain weight. Cows that calve in a BCS of 5-6 can breed back by 60 days after calving if they don’t lose weight. Cows that calve in good body condition produce sufficient colostrum and calves that are born to them are usually healthier than ones born to thin cows. Older or injured cows and cows that have lost teeth may need to be sold or could be managed through

calving depending on the condition of the cow. It is best to keep these in a place where they can be watched closely and assist in calving if needed. Cows that have lost teeth cannot graze efficiently and should be fed a balanced ration or supplemented on high-quality hay. There is no need to put them in the same pasture with a bull since they will get marketed after weaning. This will improve bull use efficiency and reduce the bull power needed during the breeding season. We get paid by selling healthy calves. This can be improved by having our cows in good body condition before calving, helping calves get off to a good start at birth, having calves born early to wean older, heavier calves, and weaning those calves in a low-stress, well-managed environment. For modern farms to be sustainable, we must be good environmental stewards, apply humane animal husbandry practices, use good business economic principles, and be considerate of social concerns. Society is worried that cattlemen use too many antibiotics and use them irresponsibly in beef production. While some of these concerns and criticisms are not justified, we still have to demonstrate that we as beef producers use best management practices and use antibiotics only in a responsible manner. As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Sound preventive management means we don’t need to use antibiotics. Building a disease-resistant calf is in the best interest of the industry and has been shown to bring the best price in the market.


By managing cows to breed early and

maintain body condition, the resulting

calves are older, heavier and healthier, and more resistant to disease than calves

born later.

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WEEKLY GEORGIA LIVESTOCK REVIEW OCTOBER 09, 2015 VOL. MMXV NO.38RECEIPTS AT 20 GEORGIA AUCTIONS CATTLE AND CALVES DIRECT SALESTHIS WEEK (EST.) 7,100 2,000WEEK AGO 8,000 200YEAR AGO 10,000 2,300YEAR TO DATE 316,800 47,500SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 388,200 59,300GEORGIA CATTLE AUCTIONS: COMPARED TO ONE WEEK EARLIER, SLAUGHTER COWS AND BULLS 3.00 TO 5.00 LOWER, FEEDER STEERS AND BULLS 1.00 TO 4.00 LOWER, HEIFERS 2.00 TO 4.00 LOWER, STEER CALVES 4.00 TO 6.00 LOWER, BULL CALVES AND HEIFER CALVES 3.00 TO 6.00 LOWER, REPLACEMENT COWS STEADY TO 3.00 LOWER.

THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGO THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGOFEEDERS OVER 600 LBS 14% 15% 12% SLAUGHTER COWS 10% 11% 12%FEEDERS UNDER 600 LBS 66% 63% 65% FEEDER COWS 9% 9% 9%SLAUGHTER CLASSES:8COWS: % LEAN WEIGHT BULK LOW DRESSING HIGH DRESSING

75-80 850-1200 LBS 80.00-84.00 71.00-76.0080-85 850-1200 LBS 80.00-86.00 72.00-78.0080-85 OVER 1200 LBS 79.00-85.00 72.00-78.0085-90 800-1200 LBS 75.00-82.00 67.00-73.00

BULLS: YIELD GRADE 1 1500-2100 LBS 109.00-114.00 101.00-107.00 YIELD GRADE 1 1000-1500 LBS 100.00-107.50

FEEDERCLASSES:

STEERSMED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

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300-350 LBS350-400 LBS 230.00-237.00 235.52 198.00-207.00 204.15400-450 LBS 205.00-213.00 209.24 185.00-195.00 188.81 170.00-180.00 176.08450-500 LBS 185.00-195.00 188.13 167.00-176.00 171.80 160.00-170.00 165.28500-550 LBS 169.00-177.00 173.05 160.00-170.00 163.85 150.00-160.00 154.07550-600 LBS 166.00-170.00 167.71 155.00-162.00 159.38600-650 LBS 159.00-169.00 165.61 150.00-160.00 155.03650-700 LBS 152.00-160.00 158.64 142.00-150.00 146.94

HEIFERS300-350 LBS 190.00-200.00 195.37 175.00-185.00 179.07 155.00-165.00 159.86350-400 LBS 172.00-180.00 177.82 160.00-170.00 164.32 145.00-155.00 150.40400-450 LBS 165.00-175.00 169.86 150.00-160.00 153.39 135.00-145.00 141.11450-500 LBS 155.00-165.00 158.17 145.00-152.00 148.58 132.00-137.50 134.83500-550 LBS 150.00-160.00 154.45 138.00-148.00 141.91 125.00-135.00 129.77550-600 LBS 147.50-154.00 151.76 135.00-143.00 139.11 120.00-130.00 125.90600-650 LBS 142.00-150.00 147.24 130.00-138.00 133.89 117.00-127.00 122.63650-700 LBS 140.00-145.00 143.92 127.00-135.00 131.04 117.00-122.00 119.30

BULLS300-350 LBS 220.00-230.00 225.80 210.00-220.00 213.16 190.00-200.00 196.43350-400 LBS 210.00-220.00 213.86 195.00-205.00 200.24 180.00-190.00 184.04400-450 LBS 195.00-205.00 200.36 180.00-190.00 184.52 165.00-175.00 170.79450-500 LBS 177.00-187.00 180.39 165.00-175.00 169.80 152.00-162.50 157.61500-550 LBS 162.00-170.00 165.75 152.00-160.00 157.17 140.00-150.00 146.01550-600 LBS 157.00-165.00 160.02 145.00-155.00 150.86 135.00-142.00 139.03600-650 LBS 150.00-160.00 153.92 140.00-148.00 143.17 128.00-135.00 131.89650-700 LBS 145.00-152.50 148.50 137.00-142.00 139.54 120.00-130.00 124.26

MED & LGE 1-2 MED & LGE 2-3 SMALL 1-2REPLACEMENT COWS: COW & CALF PAIRS WITH 150-300 LBCALVES AT SIDE: PER SET 1350.00-1650.00

DIRECT SALES: CONFIRMED SALES ON 1,958 HEAD: ALL SALES 2-3 PERCENT SHRINK F.O.B. FEEDLOTS OR EQUIVALENT: 10 DAY PICKUP. STEERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 83 HEAD 600-650 LBS 174.75; 188 HEAD 650-700 LBS 160.30-194.00; 71 HEAD 700-750 LBS 184.25; 331 HEAD 750-800 LBS 165.50-169.90; 242 HEAD 158.00-165.00; 522 HEAD 850-900 LBS 163.50-167.00; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 80 HEAD 600-650 LBS 178.00; 85 HEAD 650-700 LBS 148.30-170.00; 149 HEAD 700-750 LBS 166.00-166.75; 207 HEAD 750-800LBS 155.75-164.00.

GEORGIA GOAT SALES: TOTAL RECEIPTS: 114SLAUGHTER CLASSES: SELECTION 2 KIDS 20-40 LBS 50.00-70.00; 40-60 LBS 75.00-110.00; NANNIES/DOES 60-80 LBS 65.00-85.00; 80-100 LBS 85.00-120.00; BILLIES/BUCKS: 75-100 LBS 97.00-132.50; 100-150 LBS 110.00-165.00.

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Hodge Livestock AuctionOctober 1

Feeder SteersLot 1 600 lb Avg $172.50Lot 2 700 lb Avg $172.50Lot 3 725 lb Avg $180.75Lot 4 725 lb Avg $168.00Lot 5 750 lb Avg $175.75Lot 6 890 lb Avg $169.50Lot 7 875 lb Avg $162.50

Feeder HeifersLot 8 725 lb Avg $164.00Lot 9 725 lb Avg $162.50Lot 10 735 lb Avg $162.00Lot 11 775 lb Avg $156.50Lot 12 750 lb Avg $149.50

Swainsboro Livestock AuctionOctober 5

Feeder Steers355-375 lb Avg $197.57450-460 lb Avg $168.31510-535 lb Avg $153.28

Feeder Heifers275-295 lb Avg $213.62420-435 lb Avg $174.91625-630 lb Avg $148.50365-380 lb Avg $172.04400-430 lb Avg $160.96455-490 lb Avg $155.93510-530 lb Avg $145.47225-245 lb Avg $178.44305-345 lb Avg $171.75

Carroll County Livestock AuctionOctober 5

Feeder Steers430-445 lb Avg $209.98535-545 lb Avg $172.75465-480 lb Avg $175.66500-545 lb Avg $166.17600-645 lb Avg $155.09670-685 lb Avg $148.69435-445 lb Avg $177.47455-465 lb Avg $165.97535-545 lb Avg $154.95315-330 lb Avg $202.32355-365 lb Avg $183.36410-445 lb Avg $169.80455-480 lb Avg $161.21500-535 lb Avg $154.02675-690 lb Avg $142.53355-385 lb Avg $170.08

Northeast Georgia LivestockOctober 7

Feeder Steers420-445 lb Avg $210.02455-494 lb Avg $187.49535-540 lb Avg $174.49555-590 lb Avg $171.33600-645 lb Avg $172.27435-445 lb Avg $194.96

Feeder Heifers410-445 lb Avg $169.97455-480 lb Avg $160.20500-545 lb Avg $155.89555-575 lb Avg $155.49600-645 lb Avg $148.83

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Calhoun StockyardOctober 8

Feeder Steers400-445 lb Avg $214.73455-475 lb Avg $189.01500-545 lb Avg $177.56455-465 lb Avg $178.99355-365 lb Avg $189.56435-445 lb Avg $178.97455-465 lb Avg $164.04

Feeder Heifers355-365 lb Avg $176.34400-445 lb Avg $168.85455-490 lb Avg $158.63520-545 lb Avg $155.54555-580 lb Avg $152.28600-645 lb Avg $148.78

Ankony AngusSeptember 25

Total Sales $1,172,600Top Bulls

Lot 126 Ankonian Leo Z002 $12,500Lot 127 Ankonian Francisco 9333 $11,000

Top Open HeifersLot 1 Ankony Miss Primrose 0314 $65,000Lot 10 Ankony Miss Beauty 4053 $31,000

Top Open CowsLot 4 Rita 12J2 of 9Q15 Rito 5M2 $175,000Lot 2 Ankony Miss Primrose 014W $60,000

Top Bred CowLot 12 TCF Primrose U25 $40,000

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November Beef Management Calendarorder, so they will be on hand in January. Feed poorer quality hay to dry cows now. Save your best hay for calving season. Check heifers frequently. They should begin calving in December. Make sure cows maintain their body condition. Supplement if necessary. Thin cows and first-calf heifers would be the most likely candidates.

Fall CalvingNovember, November, December

Tag calves at birth. Record birth date, tag number and cow ID. Castrate, dehorn and implant bulls at birth. A cow’s nutrient needs increase by at least 50% after calving. If possible, separate dry cows, first calf heifers and cow-calf pairs to feed moreefficiently. Get the bull ready! Trim feet if needed, make sure bulls are in good condition and check with your veterinarian about breeding soundness exam. Check cows frequently. Be ready to provide assistance with calving if necessary. Replacement heifers should be nearing 2/3 of their mature weight.

Editor’s Note: This calendar contains a monthly listing of the common management practices needed for commercial beef herd production in Georgia. Some practices are recommended at a certain time of the year and others are recommended when calves are a certain age or at a certain point in their reproductive cycle. Each monthly list is divided into three sections: general, spring calving and fall calving. Management practices in the general category are seasonal and apply to most cattle producers in Georgia. The spring calving list is based on Jan. 10 to March 31 calving dates, and the fall calving list is based on Oct. 1 to Dec. 20 calving dates. These dates are not necessarily the best dates for all producers but were chosen because they are reasonably close to what many producers use. Establish calving dates based on your feed resources and availability of labor. A cow’s energy and protein requirements increase greatly at calving and remain high through the breeding season. It is best to plan breeding season for the time of year when forage quality is at its best. With good winter grazing, fall calving is a good option. If cows are wintered on hay, spring pasture offers the best feed for breeding season and spring calving is a better choice. If your calving season is different, adjust management practices accordingly. Revised by Ronnie Silcox and Lawton Stewart, Extension Animal Scientists. Original manuscript by Ronnie Silcox and Mark McCann, Extension Animal Scientists.


General Check parasite load of cows, collect fecal sample on 10-20% of herd as an indication of whether deworming is needed. Check with your veterinarian for instructions. Deworm and implant stockers before turn out. Start feeding high magnesium mineral supplement 30 days before cattle are turned in on winter grazing or lush fescue. As weather gets colder, treat cattle for lice. Remove old insecticide ear tags as you work cows. Old tags release low levels of insecticide that tend to promote development of resistant strains of flies. Keep a close eye on pasture conditions as residual summer grass and crop residues are consumed. Start offering some hay before pastures are totally grazed off. Bull sale seasonis starting. Evaluate your herd bulls and start looking if you need a new bull. It’s not too late to get forage analyzed and order winter supplements.

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Black Friday Replacement SaleEastanollee, Ga.

November 28, 2015Bridges Angus Farm Bull Sale

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December 4, 2015Calhoun Performance Test

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It’s All Black & White Bull SaleMontgomery, Ala.

Total Performance Bull SaleRed House Va.

December 5, 2015Bramblett Angus Farm

Alberton, Ga.

It’s All Black & White Bull SaleMontgomery, Ala.

Heart of Alabama Brangus Bull SaleUniontown, Ala.

Next Step Cattle Co. Bull SaleAuburn, Ala.

High Cotton Bull SaleFort Payne, Ala.

December 11, 2015 Turner Co. Stockyard Special Breeder Sale

Ashburn, Ga.

December 12, 2015 Strickland Driggers Bull Sale

Glennville, Ga.

Myers Hereford Farm Annual Bull & Heifer SaleStatesville, N.C.

The Source SaleNashville, Ga.

December 16, 2015 NE GA Livestock Customer Appreciation Day

Athens, Ga.

January 9, 2016Lake City Invitational Black Bull Sale

Columbia Livestock MarketLake City, Fla.

Gretsch Brothers Bull SaleAthens, Ga.

Southeast Angus Classic Bull SaleOpelika, Ala.

January 23, 2016Georgia Angus Association Annual Meeting

Athens, Ga.

January 27-29, 2016NCBA Cattle Industry Convention

San Diego, Calif.

January 30, 2016Tokeena Angus Sale

Seneca, S.C.

November 6, 2015Bull Power Sale

Colbert, Ga.

November 6-7, 2015Chimney Rock Cattle Co. Brangus Sale

Concord, Ala.

November 7, 2015Piegeon Mountain Fall Beef Builder Bull Sale

Rome, Ga.

TJB Gelbvieh Annual Bull SaleChickamauga, Ga.

Burns Farms 7th Annual Bull and Commercial Female Sale

Pikeville, Tenn.

Mountain Laurel Classic Calhoun, Ga.

15th Annual Decades of Excellence SaleUnivionville, Tenn.

November 13, 2015Black & White Bull Sale

Arcadia, Fla.

Beef Maker “Fall Edition” Private Treaty Bull & Female SaleCedartown, Ga.

Hill Ranch Cow Herd DispersalMontgomery, Ala.

November 14, 2015Deer Valley Farm Production Sale

Fayetteville, Tenn.

Gibbs Farm 10th Annual Bull & Female SaleRanburne, Ala.

Blackwater Cattle Co. Fall Bull SaleLake Park, Ga.

C-Cross Cattle Company Production SaleBiscoe, N.C.

November 19, 2015Gretsch Brothers Angus Field Day

Crawford, Ga.

November 20, 2015Salacoa Valley Female Sale

Fairmount, Ga.

Turner Co. Stockyard Special Breeder SaleAshburn, Ga.

November 21, 2015MM Cattle Co./Callaway Cattle Co. Bull Sale

Carrollton, Ga.

Timberland Cattle’s Angus & Sim-Angus Bull Sale

Vernon, Ala.

Southern Excellence Bull SaleWadley, Ala.

Salacoa Valley Bull SaleFairmount, Ga.

Cavender’s Neches River Ranch SaleJacksonville, Texas


February 6, 2016Turnpike Creek Farms

Production SaleMilan, Ga.

February 11, 2016University of Georgia Bull Sale

Athens, Ga.

February 13, 2016Black Crest Farm Bull & Female Sale

Sumter, S.C.

February 19, 2016Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale

Cedartown, Ga.

February 27, 20153-J Farms Complete Simmental, Sim-Angus

Dispersal SaleCalhoun, Ga.

Pigeon Mountain Spring Bull SaleRome, Ga.

March 2, 2016Tifton Performance Test Bull Sale

Irwinville, Ga.

March 19, 2016Partners in Progress XXVIII

Wadley, Ga.

March 19, 2016Smith Angus Farm/Predestined Cattle Co Sale

Wadley, Ga.

March 30, - April 2,2016Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention & Beef Expo

Perry, Ga.

April 1, 2016Southeastern Elite Female Sale

Perry, Ga.

April 16, 2016Georgia Genetics Sale

Hartwell, Ga.

April 22, 2016Friendship Farms Sale

Canoochee, Ga.

April 30, 2016Bridges Angus Sale

At Callaway Farms Sale Facility,Rayle, Ga.

May 1, 2016Rocking W Angus/Hillside Angus Farm Sale

Commerce, Ga.

May 7, 2016Ogeechee Farms/CAM Ranches Sale

Wadley, Ga.

May 28, 2016Barnes Hereford/ White Hawk Ranch

Production SaleCedartown, Ga.

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Georgia Farm Bureau Offers $65,000 in Ag Scholarshipsdistributed in the summer of 2016. Georgia Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization. Its volunteer members actively participate in local, district and state activities that promote agriculture awareness to their non-farming neighbors. The GFB Foundation for Agriculture is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Donations are tax-exempt. GFB is using the foundation to finance activities and educational materials designed to increase the agricultural literacy of Georgia residents. Donations may be made on the foundation website at http://www.gfbfoundation.org or checks made payable to the GFB Foundation for Agriculture may be mailed to the foundation care of GFB Field Services at P.O. Box 7068 Macon, GA 31209.

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A s s o c i a t i o n R e p o r t s • Yo u n g C a t t l e m e n ’ s C o u n c i l

Fall is in the AirBy Patrick Greene, Region 2 Representative

Bo Huddleston, Chairman770-608-8117

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Kyle Knight, Chair-Elect912-690-5097

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Cleve Jackson, Vice Chair706-266-3188

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Emilia Dover, Secretary/Treasurer706-618-6245

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Sarah Loughridge, YCC Region 1706-618-4716

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Patrick Greene, YCC Region 2404-392-6323

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Megan Alexander, YCC Region 3404-330-4732

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Jacob Nyhuis, YCC Region 4352-536-5496

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Carla Dean, YCC Region 5229-254-5978

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Jacob Segers, At-Large678-234-3547

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GCA’s YCC Board

Fall is here and winter is quickly approaching. The fair is in full swing as I type this and many kids are excited about showing their livestock projects. It’s a great time of year to be a cattleman. I know everyone enjoyed the Young Cattlemen’s Short Course in Tifton during October. There was a lot to learn and we look forward to doing it again next year. Thanks to everyone who had a part in making it happen. Fall calving is in full swing here at Little Springs Farm, as I’m sure it is for many of you. This time of year it’s important to check cattle daily, paying extra attention to your heifers that are calving. Be sure you have a strong mineral program in place as well as clean water. High-quality feed, grass and hay are essential to ensuring that your cattle breed back in a timely manner. I hope we all have a very successful calf crop this fall. As you all know, cattle prices have dropped some, which we had all expected to happen at some point. Expectations are that once cattle out west are placed on wheat for winter grazing, prices will start to level off. The bull and replacement heifer markets are still strong, aside from the price of feeder cattle dropping. I think we are all still in a good place because fuel and fertilizer are at reasonable prices and weaned calves are still bringing money to make a good profit. Our Georgia CattleWomen have been hard at work. I was excited to hear the news that they were able to give away so many grants for their Cattle Drive for Hunger campaign. These ladies are working hard and I look forward to more good things to come from them. Bull sales are about to be in full swing across the country. To ensure your herd’s health and fertility, be sure you buy bulls from reputable breeders who have good herd health programs in place. A quality herd health program will include vaccinations, worming, and a breeding soundness exam from a veterinarian. I love working in the cattle industry and this is certainly a good time to count our blessings. Being a good steward of your cattle is what makes this industry continue to improve. Georgia’s cattlemen are some of the best and I’m honored to be a part of this great group of men, women and youth. I look forward to being able to meet more of you in the future. Please feel free to contact me any time you have any questions about YCC or cattle. Enjoy your fall and upcoming holidays with your families.


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Gwinnett County Fair Junior Show - LawrencevilleAngus

Champion Female: Mary Margaret SmithReserve Champion Female: Savannah Page

CharolaisChampion Female: Madison Abbs

Reserve Champion Female: Leanne Chafin

Chi-InfluenceChampion Female: Andy Chastain

Reserve Champion Female: Sydney Arnold

CommercialChampion Female: Mariah Lynn

Reserve Champion Female: Haley Pulsifer

GelbviehChampion Female: Connor Durham

Reserve Champion Female: Lori Edwards

HerefordChampion Female: Seager Hunt

Reserve Champion Female: Andy Chastain

Other BreedsChampion Female: Justin Morgan

Reserve Champion Female: Abby Frost

ShorthornChampion Female: Tom Morgan

Reserve Champion Female: Eli Smallwood

Percentage SimmentalChampion Female: Cindy Cooper

Reserve Champion Female: Bella Chandler

SimmentalChampion Female: Cindy Cooper

Reserve Champion Female: Daniel Dobbs

SteersChampion Steer: Makayla Holmes

Reserve Champion Steer: Samantha Neal

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Advertising IndexNext Month: Red Angus

Magazine & online advertising available: Call 478-474-6560!

3-J Farms.............................................64Accelerated Genetics.............................65AmeriAg..............................................32American Angus Association................66Bagley Farms........................................51Bailey Family Farms.............................52Bamboo Road Charolais.......................37Barnes Herefords..................................77Barnett Angus Farm.............................62Berry-Wells Farm.................................52Best Livestock Equipment....................92Bramblett Angus...............................IBCCalhoun Bull Test................................50Callaway Cattle Co.............................BCCarroll T. Cannon, Auctioneer.............92Casey Green Cattle Co........................67CattleMax...........................................96Century Livestock...............................32Clark Hill Farms...................................54Collins & Son......................................65Crestview Angus..................................54Crystalyx.............................................80Daniel Livestock Service......................92Darren Carter, Auctioneer....................92Deer Valley Farm...................................1Dixie Lix.............................................66Double M Cattle.................................56Double T Farms..................................58Driggers Simmental.............................86Duracast..............................................82Dyar Angus..........................................71Eastanollee Livestock Market...............47Elrod & Tolbert...................................55Emilan Angus Farm.............................53Farmers Livestock Market, LLC...........92FPL .....................................................26Franklin County Livestock...................92Freeman Cattle....................................62Fuller Farm Supply..............................22Genex Cooperative, Inc.......................92Georgia Angus Breeders.................68, 69Georgia Beefmaster Breeders................26Georgia Brahman Breeders..................28Georgia Brangus Breeders.....................42

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 5

Winter Is Coming p. 42 • A Special Breed of Growth p. 48 • Summer Conference Highlights p.90

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • A U G U S T 2 0 1 5

Building Friendships While Building Herds p. 40 • DNA Testing: Modern Tools for Genetic Selection p. 62



GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5

Herd Bull Management p. 52 • Beef Challenge Report p. 80 • Cattlemen’s Guide to Sunbelt Ag Expo p. 94

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • J U L Y 2 0 1 5

ADT Clarification p. 40 • Producer of the Year p. 58 • Stockpile Forage to Minimize Hay Feeding p. 62

Georgia Chianina Breeders..................26Georgia Farm Credit............................73Georgia Hereford Breeders...................76Georgia Limousin Breeders..................88Georgia Red Angus Breeders................96Georgia Santa Gertrudis Breeders........28Georgia Senepol Breeders.....................28Georgia Shorthorn Breeders.................26Georgia Simmental Breeders................84Georgia Simmental-Simbrah Assn........85Georgia-Florida Charolais Breeders.......36Graham Livestock................................96Greenview Farms, Inc..........................77Gretsch Brothers Angus Field Day.......98Hays Farm...........................................62Heart of Alabama Brangus Sale............43Herrin Livestock Services.....................92Highview Farms...................................26HME Herefords...................................57Indian Hill Farm..................................56Jack & Sherry Jones.............................58Jarrell Angus........................................61Jenkins Cattle Co.................................86John Deere............................................7King’s AgriSeeds..................................30Knoll Crest Farm...............................IFCKuhn Knight.......................................38Line Creek Feed & Tack.......................41Local Harvest.......................................92Malcolm Financial Group....................94Manor Timber Co...............................92Martin’s Cattle Services........................92Mayo Cattle Co...................................32Meadows Creek...................................36Meldon Farms......................................61Merial..............................................5, 31Mid-Georgia Livestock Market............92Mike Jones, Auctioneer........................92Mix 30.................................................89MM Cattle.........................................BCMontgomery Stockyards.......................83Myers Hereford Farm..........................78Myron Colley.......................................93National Auction Co............................38

Nationwide Insurance....................78, 92NCBA...........................................40, 82Next Step Cattle Co.............................70Norbrook.......................................80, 81Northeast Georgia Livestock................39Oak Hill Farm.....................................33Oakdale Farms.....................................60Pasture Management............................40Plantation Supply Inc..........................93Priefert Supply.....................................22Purina............................................98, 99Raymond James Financial.....................93Reproductive Management Services......92Ring Power CAT..................................27Rockin H Ranch..................................63Rockin R Trailers.................................93Rocky Hill Farms .................................60Salacoa Valley Farms......................44, 45Southeast AgNet..................................94Southeast Angus Classic Bull Sale.........72Southeast Livestock Exchange, LLC.....94Southeastern Semen Services, Inc.........92Southern Excellence.............................87Southside Fence and Building..............93Stay Tuff................................................2Strickland Simmental...........................86Tennessee River Music..........................71The Bull Whisperer..............................92The Cowboy Poet................................93The Source............................................3The Wax Company............................100Thompson CAT...................................27Tokeena Angus.....................................66Turner Co. Stockyards.........................42Twelve Stones Farm.............................78Tyson Steel...........................................93Ultralyx...............................................97Vermeer...............................................46Vigortone............................................94Westway Feed Products........................79White Hawk Ranch.............................77Williams Angus....................................63Woodlawn Farms ................................59Yancey CAT...................................27, 92


Mike McCravyEmail: [email protected] Phone: 770.328.2047

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John CallawayEmail: [email protected] Phone: 770.355.2165

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Mike McCravyEmail: [email protected] Phone: 770.328.2047

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John CallawayEmail: [email protected] Phone: 770.355.2165

Web: callawaycattlecompany.com

3rd Annual AffordaBULL sale3rd Annual AffordaBULL saleNovember 21, 2015 - 12:00 noonNovember 21, 2015 - 12:00 noon

Carroll Co. Livestock Sales Barn - Carrollton, GaCarroll Co. Livestock Sales Barn - Carrollton, GaSelling 45 Angus & SimAngus Bulls, and 50 Commercial Replacement FemalesSelling 45 Angus & SimAngus Bulls, and 50 Commercial Replacement Females

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