January 2009 Gelbvieh World

January 2009

Official Publication of the American Gelbvieh Association

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DepartmentsContact Us 10Executive’s Corner 10President’s Message 11Research Roundup 12Bits & Pieces 17On Test 24Shows 50Junior Voice 56Junior Shows 58Places to Be 60New Members 60Ad Index 61

News18 Late Fee Implemented with 2009

Herd Assessments

18 USDA Secretary Schafer Appoints Cattlemen’s Beef Board Members

40 Kentucky Gelbvieh Association Field Day

41 Cold Weather Cattle Feeding Tips

48 New National Johne’s Disease Control Program Benefits Producers

49 Six Steps to Reduce Calf Scours this Season

54 Last Chance to Buy Haglund Heifer Tickets

54 AGJA Trophy Auction Set for Denver

Sales19 Judd Ranch Cow Power

Female Sale

20 Goldrush Genetics Complete Dispersal

51 Piedmont Valley Gelbvieh Complete Dispersal

52 Heart of America Show-Me Female Sale

52 Kan-Neb Pick of the Herds Sale

54 Canadian National Gelbvieh Sale

55 Rasmussen Gelbvieh Complete DispersalFeatures

management

26 RethinkingYourBullSaleCatalog BySusanWillmon

show coverage

30 QualityExcelsat2008NorthAmerican ByLoriMaude

On the cover: Emily Griffiths, AGJA member from Kendallville, Ind., took the cover photo for this month’s magazine. Inside this issue you will find complete coverage of the North American and some interesting thoughts from AGA Director of Breed Improvement Susan Willmon on your spring bull sale catalog.

“gELbvIEh WORLD”(ISSN 1084-5100), is published monthly except for February, June and October for $35 for one year. The American Gelbvieh Association, 10900 Dover St., Broomfield, Colorado 80021-3993.

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ReMeMbeR when we used to write things in stone? If you drive down Main Street of many rural communities the most impressive building in town is the old bank building. Carved in stone above Greek-style columns was the name of the bank. Many of those are now Godfather’s Pizza restaurants.

This came to mind the other day when I noticed a friend’s checkbook. his plastic checkbook cover, a give away item when he opened the account, had the name of a chain of banks that was bought out a few years ago.

As an indication of how fast things change, we used to write the bank name in stone, now a plastic checkbook cover outlasts the bank.

when it comes to breeding better Gelbvieh cattle, it’s my opinion that we get too wrapped-up in the fact that we live in a rapidly changing world. So much so that I often hear people use it as an excuse.

In visiting with a breeder recently, the old adage came up again. “If you stay in the middle of the road the pendulum will catch you on both swings.” In my opinion if you think you’re breeding cattle for a moving target you are paying too much attention to the show ring and not enough attention to the real economic drivers in this industry.

The reason for breeding cattle for the middle of the road isn’t to be “right” on each pendulum swing. The reason for staying in the middle of the road is that you are closer to “right” all of the time.

what pendulum???? we get the idea that a pendulum exists because we either remember or we’ve seen pictures of cattle in the ‘60s and the late ‘80s compared to the winners of today. The show ring thrives on change; indeed its survival is based on self-perpetuating change.

So does a pendulum exist in commercial beef production that is economically driven? not really. The markets swing but that’s supply, demand and sentiment driven and out of our control. when it comes to the day-in and day-out, year-over-year economic factors that impact profitability,

the kinds of things we can aim a breeding program at, we don’t see very much change.

Consider this. The quality grading system was last changed on February 23, 1976. The cutability standards that are the base for yield grades were adopted 11 years earlier. In other words, an 800-pound, Choice, Yield Grade 2 carcass has been in vogue for a long time. not exactly a moving target and I’d bet it will be in style for many years to come.

but corn prices have gone from a $1.25 to five, six, seven dollars or more. no matter what the corn price is, a fast growing efficient steer has always had an advantage over some poor-doing steer that gobbles groceries.

back home in the pasture, today we really need a cow that calves unassisted like clockwork every year, has a sound udder, weans a big calf and is pretty trouble free. Do you think the expectations of a beef cow were any different when show cattle were belt buckle tall or so big you can’t tell who the judge was for sure?

It’s pretty basic! Reproduction, growth, carcass merit and some simple convenience traits that keep these cattle working for us instead of the other way around.

here is a cattle-breeding principle you can write in stone…keep focused on some very basic traits that influence profitability. I’ll bet you’ll find that the middle of the road in almost every trait is a good place to be.

One more time…go back to last summer’s Gelbvieh World herd Reference edition and look at the breeder-defined perfect Gelbvieh bull’s ePD profile. As you start to think about breeding decisions and your semen purchases look for genetics that will help move your cowherd in that direction.

happy new Year…best wishes for 2009.

Wayne Vanderwert is the American Gelbvieh Association Executive Director. He can be reached at [email protected] or by calling 303-465-2333.

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hAPPY new YeAR! A new Year always seems to come with a list of new Year’s resolutions. I’ve been trying to come up with a few resolutions and I’m getting sidetracked; because I’m not very good at keeping them, I feel a lot better when I just don’t make any, unless it would be something like deciding to gain another 10 pounds by single-handedly eating all the left over Christmas goodies (I could probably keep that resolution.) Actually last winter I had to start doing some exercising and watching my diet, those nasty doctors think my cholesterol and triglycerides are too high. Talk about taking all the fun out of the Christmas season.

well, hopefully you can join me in setting a few “Gelbvieh resolutions.” My first resolution would be to spend more time involved with our state Gelbvieh organization. The South Dakota organization is not as active as it once was and I know it directly reflects on each one of us that are members. I would encourage you to become more involved or if there is not a state organization in your area maybe you can join a neighboring one or start one. I know strong state and regional organizations are essential in getting the Gelbvieh message out. The Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program (matching funds) has dollars available for promotion that really stretch what the national association is doing.

My second resolution is tied to the first. The second resolution would be to become more visible and involved in the cattle shows and cattlemen’s meetings in your area. It seems every year I take on more and get less done. I haven’t been as involved locally this past year and I think it really reflects not only on our own operation but also the breed. we need

to have representation at the cattle events and people on the ground promoting our breed. There is no amount of print, radio, or television advertising that can make the same impression as a face-to-face, personal testimony of how well Gelbvieh and balancer cattle are working in the real world. Most cattlemen love to visit; it could be the lack of conversation we have since the dog and the bull are not real chatty. I always try to ask them what kind of cattle they are running and let the

conversation take us where it may; hopefully you can share some Gelbvieh greetings this year as you are taking in some of the cattle events.

I’m always scanning articles and papers for quotable quotes. I came across the following one that really says a lot about what the upcoming year may

or may not hold for each one of us. “People are always blaming their

circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.” George bernard Shaw (1856-1950) made this statement.

As we enter this new Year let’s all go find the circumstances that can move our breed and our individual programs to a new level. And, if you can’t find them, let’s Make Them! I know all of you have been promoting Gelbvieh and balancer cattle, my hat is off to each one of you. May you have a profitable and blessed new Year!

Vaughn Thorstenson is the American Gelbvieh Association President. He owns and operates Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus. He can be reached at [email protected].

AGAExecutiveCommitteePresident

VaughnThorstenson 605/649-7361 (O)12980 Cedar Rd., Selby, SD 57472

Vice PresidentAlKnapp 913/219-6613 (O)

18291 158th St.Bonner Springs, KS 66012

SecretarySamCastleberry 830/38-3421 (O)

8225 FM 471 South Castroville, TX 78009

TreasurerSkylerMartin 815/732-7583 (H)

1200 S Blackhawk Rd.Oregon, IL 61061-9762

Legal CounselE.EddPritchett 405/375-5516 (O)

114 N. Main St. • Ste. 101Kingfisher, OK 73750

AGADirectorsSteveArp608/846-5186 (H)

551 N Ramsey Rd • Arlington, WI 53911

JimBeastrom605/224-5789 (H)20453 Cendak Rd. • Pierre, SD 57501-6315

KenFlikkema 406/586-6207 (H)8289 Huffine Ln. • Bozeman, MT 59718

RandyGallaway405/649-2410 (H) 15182 N. Midwest Blvd. • Mulhall, OK 73063

MarkGoes402/766-3627 (H)39414 SW 75th Rd. • Odell, NE 68415-3126

JerryGrund 785/891-3765 (H)2690 Iron Horse Rd. • Wallace, KS 67761

DickHelms308/493-5411 (H)42041 Dr. 728 • Arapahoe, NE 68922

JohnHuston 662/323-4858 (H)208 Hillside Dr. • Starkville, MS 39759

DavidJudd 785/566-3770 (H)423 Hwy K-69 • Pomona, KS 66076-9064

EdKalianoff 701/475-2694 (H)2555 28th St. SE • Steele, ND 58482

NancyWilkinson 719/846-7910 (H)23115 CR 111.3 • Model, CO 81059

All approved AGA Board minutes are available for inspection in the AGA office. Board meeting

highlights are available upon request.

Thereisnoamountofprint,radio,ortelevisionadvertisingthatcanmakethesameimpressionasaface-to-face,personaltestimonyofhowwellGelbviehandBalancercattleareworkingintherealworld.

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research roundupResearch Roundup

MidwestGrazingSteersWon’tNeedPhosphorusSupplementation

Soil phosphorus (P) concentrations are becoming a concern with regard to livestock production because soil P accumulation may increase the risk of sediment runoff containing P concentrations that can contaminate surface waters and represent an economic

loss to producers.The objective of this two-year

University of wisconsin study was to confirm that managed pastures can provide grazing steers with adequate P to meet their daily requirement. Treatments consisted of: 1) trace mineralized salt only; or 2) a 67:33 mixture of trace mineralized salt and dicalcium phosphate. holstein steers (600-lb) rotationally grazed pastures consisting of a mixture of

cool-season grasses and legumes for 137 and 126 days in years 1 and 2, respectively. Phosphorus concentrations in the pastures averaged 0.25%, which is greater than the suggested P requirement for steers gaining 2.2 lb/day.

There were no significant differences observed between treatments for body weight, average daily gain, or free-choice supplemental mineral intake. The authors concluded that phosphorus supplementation is generally not necessary for grazing stocker cattle in wisconsin and likely not in several regions across the Midwest because the forage alone contains adequate P concentrations to meet the requirements of growing steers (J. Anim. Sci. 2008. 86:712).

VariousProcessingMethodsAffectFeedingValueofCorn

R.A. Zinn, University of California-Davis, and F.n. Owens, Pioneer hybrid International, Johnston, Iowa, presented an extensive review on the effects of various processing methods on the feeding value of corn. Following is a brief summary of the effects on growth-performance of feedlot cattle. Results are compared to coarsely rolled, cracked corn (Proc. 2008 Southwest Nutr. Conf., Feb. 21-22, Tempe, AZ). • Feeding whole corn tended to

decrease average daily gain (ADG) (-2.5%) and increase dry matter intake (DMI) by 1.6%.

• Finely rolling or grinding dry corn resulted in slight declines in ADG and DMI (-0.6 and -0.5%, respectively).

• whole high-moisture corn increased ADG and DMI by 2.9 and 3.2%, respectively.

• Grinding or rolling high-moisture corn before ensiling decreased ADG and DMI by -2.5 and -4.5% respectively.

• Steam flaking increased ADG by 6.3% and decreased DMI by -4.3%. Furthermore, growth-performance response to steam-flaked corn was enhanced by higher levels (>1.2%) of urea nitrogen supplementation).

It’s all in one package–

KKKG Titillating 203T ETFind her as Lot 18 in the

2009 NatioNal Gelbvieh Sale. Be in the seats to buy this great one!

Not going to be in Denver? Go to www.liveauctionhaven.com to tune in

at 7 p.m. MST on January 11, 2009.

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(913) 219-6613Email: [email protected] ❤ Website: triplekgelbvieh.com

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Registration Updates Whenyoufaxinregistrationapplications,

makeaphotocopyaslightasitcangoandstillshowtheinformationonyourend.Then,faxthelightenedcopytotheAGAoffice.Ifyoufaxtheoriginalregistrationapplicationstheyaresodarkthedataentrygalscan’treadanything.

TheInternationalYearCodefor2009-borncalvesis“W”.Makesureyouusetheletter“W”inthetattoo.

DoNOTcutapartformsandmailpaperslipstotheoffice.Theseareeasytoloseormisplace.Ifyouareonlyfillingoutoneortwoanimal’sinformationonthesheet,makeacopyoftheform,completetheinformationonthecopyandkeeptheoriginaltocompletelaterwhenyouwanttofillininformationontheotheranimalsonthesheet.

AGA News & Notes TheAGAofficewillbeclosedonJanuary

1fortheNewYear’sholiday.

TheAmericanGelbviehAssociationhasavailableforhandingoutatsalesandeventsCrossbreedingbrochures,aswellasfall2008ProfitPicturenewspapers.Therearealsoseveralfactsheetsavailableformemberstouseashandouts.ContacttheAGAofficetoorderyourliteraturetoday.

DNA Update Igenityhasreleaseditshorned/polledtest

forGelbviehandBalancercattle.Thehorned/polledtestcanbedoneonhair,tissueorsemen.FormoreinformationcontactIgenityat1-877-443-6489orSusanWillmonattheAGAoffice,[email protected].

Gelbvieh Baby Boom TravisandBethPembrookofPembrook

CattleCompanyinFairview,Okla.,welcomedBretWayneonOctober24,2008.Bretweighed6lbs.,9oz.TravisandBethrunacustomfittingbusinessinadditiontoacattleoperation.

BrianandCarolynDunnofSandyKnollFarminSt.John,Kan.,welcomedtheir

thirdsononNovember17,2008at3:13a.m.GarrettReidweighed9lbs.,2oz.,andmeasured20-1/2inches.BigbrothersPrestonandIanwelcomedlittlebrothertothefold.

TeresaWessels,thevoicethatanswerstheAGAofficephone,addedagranddaughtertothefamilyonDecember1,2008.RebekahNoelWesselswasbornat5p.m.weighing7lbs.,14oz.,andmeasuring20incheslong.Rebekahwaswelcomedtothefamilybyherparents,JeremyandAllisonWesselsofFayetteville,Ga.,andbigsister,Georgia.

Correction AnerrorwasmadeintheNorthern

InternationalLivestockExposition(NILE)showresultsintheDecember2008GelbviehWorld.TheGrandChampionandReserveChampionBalancerFemaleswerereversed.AshtynAumuellerofColumbusexhibitedtheGrandChampionBalancerFemale,whileStarlightLand&LivestockofKlamathFalls,Ore.,exhibitedtheReserveBalancerFemale.Ourapologiesfortheerror.

State Association News TheOklahomaGelbviehAssociation

electednewofficersanddirectors.CharlieEnyartofVinitaisthenewpresident.

SteveThornhillofMulhallwaselectedvicepresident,RandyGallawayofMulhallisthesecretary/treasurer,whilePatMakerofMulhallwasre-electedthereporter.Directorsinclude:JeffTabor,Columbus,Kan.;JamieOldenburg,Mulhall;EdLeGrand,Stillwater;andMontyLarman,Mulhall.

Around the Industry RonBolzehasbeenhiredasthenew

ExecutiveVicePresidentoftheBraunviehAssociationofAmerica.HebeganhisdutiesonNovember1.BolzepreviouslyworkedwiththeRedAngusAssociationofAmericaandinnumerouspositionswithuniversityExtension.

SheynaStrommenhasbeenhiredastheNorthDakotaStockmen’sAssociation(NDSA)CommunicationsDirector.StrommenreplacesJulieEllingson,whomoveduptoNDSAExecutiveDirectorinearlyDecember.

JaredKnockhasbeenpromotedtoSales&MarketingDirectorforTransOvaGeneticsandwillbebasedatthecompany’scorporateheadquartersinSiouxCenter,Iowa.Knock,a2007SouthDakotaStateUniversitygraduate,joinedTransOvaasanAreaSalesManagerupongraduation.Inhisnewposition,hewillcontinuetodevelopthesales,marketingandcustomerserviceaspectsofTransOvaGenetics.

Dr.MarkAllanhasjoinedPfizerAnimalGeneticsasAssociateGlobalDirectorofTechnicalServices.Dr.AllanwilloffertechnicalsupportofthePfizerAnimalGeneticssalesteam,aswellascreatingmarketawarenessforthecurrentandfuturegeneticmarkettechnologyportfolio.AllancomesfromtheU.S.MeatAnimalResearchCenterinClayCenter,Neb.,whereheworkedasaResearchGeneticist.

Lindsey (Tilghman) and Daniel Jones of Glasgow, Ky., welcomed Clayton Wyatt on November 20, 2008 at 4:46 p.m. Clayton weighed 8 lbs., 3 ozs., and measured 22 inches long. Clayton is welcomed to the family by proud grandparents, Gary and Pat Tilghman of Pleasant Meadow Farm, and aunt Carrie, an AGJA Director.

Send in your state news, as well as any family news you would like to share for this page. We run photos if room is available. Email [email protected] or mail the infor-mation to the AGA office, attn: Lori.

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U.S.AGRICULTURESECRETARYEdSchaferinlateNovemberannounced32appointmentstotheCattlemen'sBeefPromotionandResearchBoard.Allappointeeswillservethree-yeartermsbeginningJanuary31,2009.

Newlyappointedmembersrepresentingcattleproducersare:TedA.Greidanus,California;PhyllisSnyder,Colorado;KimberlyB.Brackett,Idaho;RolandW.May,Kansas;DanielC.Smith,Kentucky;JayO.Stovall,Montana;ChrisL.Schluntz,Nebraska;WesleyL.Grau,NewMexico;JoyceA.Bupp,Pennsylvania;MichaelV.Stahly,SouthDakota;G.Hughes,Texas;andF.HenryMaxey,Jr.,Virginia.

Reappointedmembersrepresentingcattleproducersare:ThomasS.Jones,Arkansas;RogerL.West,Florida;TerrellD.HandkeandDanielJ.Kerschen,Kansas;CharlesJ.Bassett,Missouri;JamesJ.EschlimanandLyndellW.Whipps,Sr.,Nebraska;MargieB.Hande,NorthDakota;JoeB.DrakeandAndreaD.Hutchison,Oklahoma;DarylR.Berlier-Owen,RobertL.Bruner,DanielB.DierschkeandBryantW.Fisher,Texas.

Newlyappointedmembersrepresentingimportersare:DorithMarom,Connecticut;StephenA.Orodenker,NewJersey;andKelvinW.Whall,Virginia.

Reappointedmembersrepresentingimportersare:RonaldG.Allen,Pennsylvania;MichelleA.Gorman,Maryland;andJohnJ.O'Carroll,Kansas.

Theboardoverseescollectionof$1perheadonallcattlesoldintheUnitedStatesand$1perheadequivalentonimportedcattle,beefandbeefproducts.Inaddition,theboardcontractswithestablishednational,non-profit,industry-governedorganizationstoimplementprogramsofpromotion,research,consumerinformation,industryinformation,foreignmarketingandproducercommunications.

TheBeefPromotionandResearchActof1985authorizesthe106-memberboard.TheSecretaryofAgricultureselectstheappointeesnominatedbybeef,veal,dairyandimporterscertifiedorganizations.USDA'sAgriculturalMarketingServicemonitorsoperationoftheboard.

USDA Secretary Schafer Appoints Cattlemen’s Beef Board Members

THEAMERICANGELBVIEHAssociationBoardofDirectorsapprovedaslidingfeescheduletobeimplementedforlatepaymentofHerdAssessments.TheduedatefortheannualHerdAssessmentwasmovedtoApril15thfromMarch15th. HerdassessmentspostmarkedafterApril15withbechargedaLateFeeonthetotalassessment.Herdassessmentsreceived1-30daysafterApril15willbecharged5percent,31-60daysat10percentand61daysplusat15percent. BreedersmaychooseeithertheTraditionalorOne-Rateplanandremovefemalesbeforepenaltiesareimposed.Therewillbeno exceptionstothelatefeebeingcharged. Breedersalsoneedtorememberastheyareremovingfemalesfromtheactiveherdlist,thattheCowReactivationFeewasincreasedfrom$30to$50.Ifacalfisrecordedoutofadam

thatwasdisposedofmorethanoneyearbefore,aCowReactivationfeeischarged. The2009HerdAssessmentswillbemailedinmid-January.IfyoudonotreceiveyourannualHerdAssessmentbytheendofJanuaryorforquestionsonthislatefeeschedule,contacttheAGARegistrationDepartment,303-465-2333.

Table 1. Example of New Herd Assessment Late FeeBased on One-Rate Plan with 23 Cows at $18 Each

Date Paid By Total CostPostmark by April 15 $414.00April 16 to May 15 $434.70May 16 to June 15 $455.40After June 15 $476.10

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October 12, 2008Pomona, Kan.Auctioneer: Curt RodgersSale Manager: Cattlemen’s Connection

16 Spring Bred Gelbvieh Cows $2,381

16 Spring Bred Gelbvieh Heifers $2,668

22 Fall Bred Gelbvieh Cows $2,445

2 Spring Bred Red Angus Cows $2,450

4 Spring Bred Red Angus Heifers $2,825

4 Spring Open Gelbvieh Heifers $2,950

6 Spring Open Balancer Heifers $2,250

30 Fall Open Gelbvieh Heifers $1,690

100 Total Lots $2,268

ANExCELLENTCROWDwasonhandfortheJuddRanchCowPowerFemaleSaleconsideringthatfallharvestwasinfullswing. Toppingthesaleat$4,100wasLot20,JRIMsJuddRobRoy46T2.ThispurebredRedAngusbredheiferoutofREDNorthlineRobRoy122KsoldbredtoJRIJourney207S74foraBalancercalf.BeattyFarmsofPleasantHill,Mo.,hadthewinningbid. JuliannaKruseofMurray,Iowa,boughtthenexthighsellerat$4,000.Herpurchase,Lot36A,isaFebruary2008daughterofMorgan’sDirectionoutofJRIMsFashionAgent253P60.WatchforthisfancymadeBalancerheifertofindherwaytotheshowringthisyear. Lot7,JRIMsCricket282T11,wastheselectionofPatBurrell,Silsbee,Texas,for$3,900.MsCricketisaJanuary2007blackpurebreddaughterofJRIExtraExposure285L71ET.ShesoldbredtoJRIJourney207S74forapurebredcalf. BeattyFarmsstruckagainwiththepurchaseofLot51/51A,afallcow-calf

pair,for$3,700.JRIMsFreedom02K6soldwithacalfatsidesiredbyJRIExtraExposure. MarkWelleofMilford,Iowa,bid$3,600forLot38,ablackdoublepolledbredfemale.Lot38,JRIMsCarbonCopy270S773ET,isaJRIPldFreeAgentdaughterthatsoldbredtoMyttyInFocus

foraBalancercalf. BruceTaylorofMilford,Iowa,roundedoutthetopsellerswiththe$3,600purchaseofLot1inthesale.JRIMsPrettySharp254T623ETisadoublepolledpurebredbredheifersiredbyJRIBlackNStacked270M78.ShesoldbredtoMyttyInFocusforaBalancercalf.

Judd Ranch 18th Annual Cow Power Female Sale

Beatty Farms bid $3,700 to own this Freedom daughter and her Extra Exposure calf at side.

JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET was the sire or service sire of many top selling lots in the Judd Ranch Female Sale.

Junior Award Silent AuctionWhen: January 9-10, 2009

Where: Red Lion Hotel, Denver, CO during the National Convention

What: Offering for bid the top cattle awards for the 2009 Pride of the Heartland Classic

Who: Call Dana at 303-465-2333 for more details.

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November 1, 2008Guide Rock, Neb.Auctioneer: Curt RodgersSale Manager: Cattlemen’s Connection

ASUPERCROWDwasonhandforthecompletedispersalofMikeHynek’sGoldrushGeneticscowherd.ThegeneticsthatsoldonNovember1comefrommorethan25yearsintheGelbviehbreed. Toppingtheofferingat$9,800wasLot43/43A,ahomozygousblack,homozygouspolledBalancerfemalesiredbyMLHGoldrushVisaJ40outofaTCStockman365daughter.GeraniumCattleCompanyofPlainviewtookhomethisfemalebredtoMLHGoldrushDesignerGenes.Herhomozygousblack,homozygouspolledBalancerbullcalfsiredbyMLHGoldrushStandardsoldtoCurtShannonofMiles,Iowa. Thenexthighsellerat$9,500wasLot151/151A.VanderVorstGelbviehofPollock,S.D.,purchasedthecow,MLHMissGoldrushK57,ahomozygousblack,doublepolledpurebredfemalesiredbyMLHPureGold.ShesoldbredtoxxBBigN’Rich911PET.CameronDurhamofPiedmont,S.C.,purchasedthehomozygousblack,doublepolledheifercalfatside. VanderVorstGelbviehstruckagainonthenexthighseller,

Lot141/141Afor$8,000.Againselectingthecow,VanderVorsttookhomeahomozygousblack,homozygouspolleddaughterofRTCAtlas712GbredtoMLHGoldrushDesignerGenes.MillerGelbviehFarmofGlenUllin,N.D.,tookhomeLot141A,ahomozygousblack,homozygouspolledpurebredbullcalfsiredbyJOBDanellMontanaInfusion. CedarTopRanchofStapletonselectedLot101partofthenexthighsellingpair,Lot101/101A,sellingfor$7,400.Lot101isapurebredAngusfemaleoutofBonViewNewDesign1407andsoldbredtoGardensHighmarkforaFebruarycalf.Lot101A,ahomozygousblack,homozygouspolledAngusbullcalfsiredbyGTShearForcesoldtoLemkeCattleCompanyofLawrence. RoundingoutthetopsellersisLot128.4TRanchofColumbus,Kan.,bid$6,900toownMLHMissGoldrushM99,adoubleblack,homozygouspolledpurebredGelbviehdonorfemale.ShesoldbredtoBRMidland.

6 Balancer Bull Calf Pairs $4,542

6 Gelbvieh Bull Calf Pairs $3,783

9 Gelbvieh Cow/Balancer Bull Calf Pairs $3,800

3 Angus Cow/Balancer Bull Calf Pairs $3,783

2 Red Angus Cow/Balancer Bull Calf Pairs $4,075

5 Red Angus Cow/R.Angus Bull Calf Pairs $3,500

6 Angus Cow/Angus Bull Calf Pairs $3,100

8 Gelbvieh Cow/Balancer Hfr. Calf Pairs $3,738

2 Angus Cow/Balancer Hfr. Calf Pairs $3,600

6 Gelbvieh Cow/Gelbvieh Hfr. Calf Pairs $3,316

8 Balancer Cow/Balancer Hfr. Calf Pairs $2,556

1 Red Angus Cow/Balancer Hfr. Calf Pair $2,725

3 Angus Cow/Angus Hfr. Calf Pairs $3,450

1 Red Angus Cow/Red Angus Hfr. Calf Pair $3,100

12 Gelbvieh Bred Females $2,225

11 Balancer Bred Females $1,427

5 Angus Bred Females $1,980

1 Red Angus Bred Female $1,800

11 Gelbvieh Bred Heifers $1,809

20 Balancer Bred Heifers $1,893

8 Angus Bred Heifers $1,606

2 Red Angus Bred Heifers $1,675

4 Pregnant Recipients $1,513

13 Balancer Bull Calves $2,312

3 Gelbvieh Bull Calves $2,166

24 Balancer Open Heifers $1,588

3 Gelbvieh Open Heifers $1,850

2 Angus Open Heifers $1,500

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Goldrush Genetics Complete Dispersal

MLH Miss Goldrush M80 and her Balancer bull calf topped the Goldrush Genetics Complete Dispersal bringing a bid of $9,800 from Geranium Cattle Company and Curt Shannon.

Don’t Miss Promoting Your A.I. Sires

March and April Gelbvieh World are excellent options.

March Deadline: January 20April Deadline: February 20

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Selling:1 bull out of

PHG Class Act No 5(Beretta 703G)BW: 74 lbs.Act. WW: 760 lbs.

ANdersoN GelbvieHMark & Julia Anderson158 55th Parkway NE

Towner, ND 58788701-537-5950

Selling in the 2009 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association

Golden Rule Sale

Anderson bulls...bulls raised on milk and grass–no creep!

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Indiana The2009IndianaBeefEvaluationProgram(IBEP)hasitswintertestunderway.TherearethreeBalancerandonepurebredbullonthetestfeaturing227bullsfromallbreeds.MidwestBeefCattleConsultantshastwoBalancerbullssiredbyRAB-EGLBlueMoon4407MandMLHGoldrushDesignerGenes.PowellFarmshasapurebredbullsiredbyCarolinaFortuneandaBalancerbullsiredbyDr.JAnalystM250.Gotowww.ansc.purdue.edu/ibep/forweighupdatesandinformation.

South Carolina The2009ClemsonBullTestisunderwayandheldits84-dayweighdayinearlyDecember.BrendyHillFarmofGreenwoodhastwoGelbviehbullsonthetest.TheseniorGelbviehbullsiredbyOZZExTGovenor3Nposteda5.14AverageDailyGain(ADG)anda3.32WeightPerDayofAge(WDA)forthetest.ThejuniorGelbviehbullsiredbyJBOB“Junior”3303KETposteda4.81ADGand3.70WDAforthetest.All42bullsontestpostedanADGof5.01andaWDAof3.37.Updatesarelocatedatwww.clemson.edu/edisto/cubt/cubt.htm. The2009EdistoForageBullTestisunderwayattheBlackvillestation.Thereare75bullstotalontest,withtwoGelbviehbullsfromCountryBoyFarmsofEdgefieldentered.KCFBennettN135andSLCFreedom178FETsiredthetwoGelbviehbullsontest.Weighupdatesarelocatedatwww.clemson.edu/edisto/efbt/efbt.htm.

**Attention Gelbvieh breeders: we are happy to run updates from bull tests. Make sure we are either on the mailing list or the email list to receive the updates. Thanks!

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Rethinking Your Bull Sale CatalogBy Susan Willmon, AGA Director of Breed Improvement

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Traditionallymostsalecatalogsareorganizedinacoupleofways.Forsomegroupingbullsbysiresorbloodlinesiscommon.Otherstendtogroupbasedonbreedpercentagesandcoatcolor.Footnotestendtobethespotwherethe“CalvingEaseSire”or“MaternalBull”typesofcommentsarefound.Ifwestepbackandputonapairofourbullcustomer’sbootsthequestionbecomes:arewemakingiteasyforourcustomertofindabulltomeethisorherneeds?

Inrecentyears,manyofushaveprobablygonetoaproductwebpageshoppingforadigitalcameraoranewtruck.Weansweredafewquestionsaboutwhatwewerelookingforandthecomputerdidtheworkidentifyingaseriesofmodelswiththefeatureswewantedwithinanacceptablepricerange.Couldweorganizeourbullsaleofferinginthesameway,sothataprospectivebuyercouldeasilyfindthegeneticsthatmeethisgoalsfortheupcomingbreedingseason?

HowmucheasierwoulditbetodiscussbullswithCustomerBobwhoislookingforaPerformancebullthatwillputsomeRibeyebackintohiscattleifallyouhadtodoisfliptopage12ofthecataloganddiscussthemeritsofeachofthe20bullslistedinthatgrouping(Growth-performanceandmuscling)?

GroupingssuchasLowBirthWeight/CalvingEase,BalancedBulls,MaternalBulls,Growth-PerformanceandMuscling,Growth-PerformanceandBalancedCarcassmightbesomeoftheoptions.Thecautionistobesuretoincludehowyoudefinedthosegroupingswithinyour catalog;usingEPDpercentilesorrangesisonewayofmakingthesegroups.Atthispointorganizingbysiregroupsorsomeothercriteria(%Gelbvieh)withineachmajorsectionmaymakesenseaswell.Forexampleputtingpurebredbullsatthebeginningofeachofthesesectionsmakesthosebullseasytofind.

Tobequitehonestthiswillprobablytakesomeadditionalworkupfront,butIwouldbetyouwouldhaveabetterfeelforthebreadthordepthofyoursaleofferingafterthisexercise.Forsomeproducersthreegroupingsmightbeenough,whileothersmayhaveeachofthosesuggestedabove.Ultimatelyitcomesdowntoknowingyourcustomerbase.Whatkindofbullshavetheyboughtfromyouinthepastandwhatdotheyexpectfromyouinthefuture?

Togetbacktomyfirstquestionabove,youdon’thavetoputeverypieceofdataintothecatalog.ForsomeprintingtheCarcassValue($CV)IndexmaymakemoresensethanprintingtheentiresetofCarcassEPDs.Usethedatathatworksforyouandyourcustomer,butincludeinformationsothatthebuyercangototheGelbviehAnimalSearchpageontheAmericanGelbviehAssociationwebsiteiftheyarelookingforacompletesetofEPDs.Orforthosereallyanalyticaltypes,offeraspreadsheetonyourwebpagethathasallthedatalaidoutforaproducertosortbasedontheirowncriteria.

Forsomethejoyofbullsaleseasonisspendinghoursporingthroughcataloguponcatalogtofindthatperfectbull.Forotherbullcustomersitmightbeunexpectedrelieftofind10bullsthatwillmeettheirneedsthisyearusinganeasy-to-readbullsalecatalog;thenextstepiswalkingthroughthose10bullsonsaledayandnarrowingthelisttofiveandultimatelydrivinghomewithtwosolidcandidatesforthisyear’sbreedingseason.

AsRogerStaubachoncesaid,“Therearenotrafficjamsalongtheextramile.”Letusknowwhatwecandotohelpyougotheextramileforyourcustomers.

Januaryishereandit’shardtoknowwhichisthemoredreadedtask—payingofftheholidaybillsorgettingdatareadyforthebullsalecatalog.Overthelastfewdecadessalecatalogshaveevolved

fromprintingbasicpedigreeinformationwithabirthdateandweight,toadjustedweaningandyearling

weightsandratiosandEPDstotoday’scatalogswhichcontainasuiteofEPDsalongwithsomeweightdata,performanceindexes,ultrasounddataandDNAtestresultsforcoatcolor,horned/polledandavarietyofcarcassandothertraits.Thequestionlooms,“Isallthisdatanecessary?”

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Grand Champion Gelbvieh FemaleJDPD Rumor Had It 407U

Tahanee Embry, Priddy, TexasSire: RTRM Headline 101P

Grand Champion Balancer FemaleBCFG Butlers Carefree 534U ETButler Creek Farm, Milton, Tenn.Sire: Lemmon Newsline C804

Quality Excels at 2008 North American InternationalBy Lori Maude, Gelbvieh World Editor

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The Ring of gold gelbvieh and Balancer Show at the 2008 north American international livestock exposition in louisville, Ky., saw a slight reduction in numbers, but the quality was top notch. Judge Wes hudson from harrison, Ark., evaluated 48 gelbvieh entries and 29 Balancer entries. he complimented the exhibitors on the excellent quality and attention to making functional cattle. Junior member Tahanee embry from Priddy, Texas, owns the grand Champion gelbvieh female, JdPd Rumor had it 407U. dromgoole’s heaven of Richmond, Texas, bred this february 2008 daughter of RTRM headline 101P. She first earned Champion Junior heifer Calf honors. following Rumor had it out of class and division and all the way to Reserve grand Champion gelbvieh female honors was ggge 3g Cowgirl Ursula 837U. emily griffiths of Kendallville, ind., exhibited this february 2008 daughter of ggge 3g Space Cowboy. Ursula currently leads the 2008 Ring of gold Points for gelbvieh females heading into national Western Stock Show in denver. Butler Creek farms of Milton, Tenn., swept the Balancer female Show winning both grand Champion and Reserve grand Champion Balancer female honors. BCfg Butlers Carefree 534U eT, a late february 2008 daughter of lemmon newsline C804, earned grand Champion honors. Slipping into the Reserve Champion slot was BCfg Butlers Cherry 505T1 eT, a december 2007 daughter of BUf BfCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912. ggge 3g Time Machine 758T eT and emily griffiths continued their march to the winner’s circle with grand Champion gelbvieh Bull honors. Time Machine, a March 2007 son of SlC freedom 178f eT, firs earned Champion Junior Bull honors. he has a significant lead in the Ring of gold standings over all other gelbvieh bull entries. dromgoole’s heaven of Texas exhibited the Reserve grand Champion gelbvieh Bull, JdPd hancock 101U. hancock is a January 2008 son of RTRM headline 101P. emily griffiths continued the winning streak taking home grand Champion Balancer Bull honors with ggge 3g Undisputed 844U. Undisputed is a March 2008 son of ggge 3g Smoke n’ Mirrors 639S. dromgoole’s heaven was back in the winner’s circle with the Reserve grand Champion Balancer Bull. JdPd Sports Page 450T is a March 2007 son of RTRM headline 101P out of egl Sara R450. emily griffiths earned Premier Breeder and exhibitor honors for the 2008 nAile gelbvieh & Balancer Show. Brad and Carol Ridinger of Jumping Cow gelbvieh and Ridinger Cattle Company of Colorado were selected as Premier herdsman. following are the class results from the gelbvieh and Balancer shows. each listing includes animal name, exhibitor name, exhibitor’s hometown, animal’s sire.

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Gelbvieh Female Show Class 1 (April 1 to May 10, 2008)

1. ggge 3g Cowgirl Ultrabright 890U, emily griffiths, Kendallville, ind., ggge 3g Rio Bravo 564R; 2. CRR U500, eddie Reynolds, Crab orchard, llJ Stetson P467

Class 2 (March 1 to March 31, 2008)

1. ggge 3g Cowgirl Unique 855U, Bradley Piles, Bardstown, ggge 3g Rio Bravo 564R; 2. JdPd essence 164U, dromgoole’s heaven, Richmond, Texas, RTRM headline 101PChampion Spring Heifer Calf: GGGE 3G Cowgirl Unique 855U, Bradley PilesReserve Spring Heifer Calf: JDPD Essence 164U, Dromgoole’s Heaven

Class 3 (February 1 to February 29, 2008)

1. JdPd Rumor had it 407U, Tahanee embry, Priddy, Texas, RTRM headline 101P; 2. ggge 3g Cowgirl Ursula 837U, emily griffiths, ggge 3g Space Cowboy

Class 4 (January 1 to January 31, 2008)

1. lVfg Pride n Joy 1U, Colby James, lebanon, Tenn., BCfg Butlers Black Alert; 2. ggge 3g Cowgirl Utina 816U eT, Alison Baker, Bristol, ind., SlC freedom 178f eTChampion Junior Heifer Calf: JDPD Rumor Had It 407U, Tahanee EmbryReserve Junior Heifer Calf: GGGE 3G Cowgirl Ursula 837U, Emily Griffiths

Class 5 (November 1 to December 31, 2007)

1. BCfg Butlers lisa 533T eT, Kale Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo., BCfg Butlers ole hickory; 2. JdPd Brandy 515T5 eT, dromgoole’s heaven, JdPd Rolex 151M

Class 6 (September 1 to October 31, 2007)

1. CRR Bee lick Adelaide T74, eddie Reynolds, Crab orchard, llJ Stetson P467; 2. lBfM lady Jackie 3T, Bradley Piles, Bardstown, BABR 553R1Champion Senior Heifer Calf: BCFG Butlers Lisa 533T ET, Kale KendrickReserve Senior Heifer Calf: JDPD Brandy 515T5 ET, Dromgoole’s Heaven

Class 7 (July 1 to July 31, 2007)

1. JdPd Rags to Riches 407T1, dromgoole’s heaven, XXB Big n’ Rich 911P eT; 2. ShWd Ms Alexius 25T, double diamond Cattle, Cynthiana, BTi Red Alert 2077K eT

Class 8 (May 1 to May 31, 2007)

1. ShWd Ms grand Tango 22T, double diamond Cattle, ShWd Mr. TangoChampion Intermediate Female: JDPD Rags to Riches 407T1, Dromgoole’s Heaven

Grand Champion Gelbvieh BullGGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET

Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET

Grand Champion Balancer BullGGGE 3G Undisputed 844U

Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors 639S

Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh FemaleGGGE 3G Cowgirl Ursula 837UEmily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Sire: GGGE 3G Space Cowboy 628S

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Reserve Intermediate Female: SHWD Ms Grand Tango 22T, Double Diamond Cattle


1. Ton earline 85T, Amanda langston, oakland, Miss., KiT Urlacher M28 eT; 2. fMgf once in a Blue Moon eT, four Mile gelbvieh farm, Marble hill, ga., gKg harley


1. ggge 3g Touch of Silve750T eT, emily griffiths, SlC freedom 178f eT; 2. Rid R Ms ima’s Pride 711T, Ridinger Cattle Company, deer Trail, Colo., Rid R Collateral 2R


1. JCgR Bar gT Ms hepburn 113T, Jumping Cow gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Rid R Collateral 2R; 2. CCf Tara T702, Cameron Burns, Pendleton, S.C., SlC freedom 178f eTChampion Junior Female: JCGR Bar GT Ms Hepburn 113T, Jumping Cow GelbviehReserve Junior Female: GGGE 3G Touch of Silve750T ET, Emily Griffiths

Class 12 (November 1 to November 30, 2006)

1. BlU Savanna S104, Bradley Piles, Bardstown, TJB Masterpiece 138l eTChampion Senior female: BlU Savanna S104, Bradley Piles

Class 13 (Cow-Calf Pairs)

1. JdPd Wildfire 18S3 eT, Ashley Skeels, Boerne, Texas, JdPd Rolex 151MChampion Cow-Calf Pair: JDPD Wildfire 18S3 ET, Ashley Skeels

Balancer Female Show Class 1 (March 1 to March 31, 2008)

1. BCfg Butlers Carefree ii 535U eT, Butler Creek farm, Milton, Tenn., lemmon newsline C804; 2. AliS Undeniable Urges 809U, Alison Baker, Bristol, ind., ggge 3g Smoke n’ Mirrors 639S

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer FemaleBCFG Butlers Cherry 505T1 ETButler Creek Farm, Milton, Tenn.

Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912

Reserve Grand Champion Balancer BullJDPD Sports Page 450T

Dromgoole’s Heaven, Richmond, TexasSire: RTRM Headline 101P

Premier HerdsmanCarol & Brad Ridinger, Deer Trail, Colo.

Ridinger Cattle Company/Jumping Cow Gelbvieh*With assistance from Wyatt Taylor & family

Premier Breeder & ExhibitorEmily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Pictured from left: Rebecca, Emily & Carl Griffiths

Gelbvieh Champion Spring Heifer CalfGGGE 3G Cowgirl Unique 855U

Bradley Piles, Bardstown, Ky.Sire: GGGE 3G Rio Bravo 564R

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Heifer CalfBCFG Butlers Lisa 533T ETKale Kendrick, Palmyra, Mo.

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Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh BullJDPD Hancock 101U


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Champion Spring Heifer Calf: BCfg Butlers Carefree ii 535U eT, Butler Creek farmReserve Spring Heifer Calf: AliS Undeniable Urges 809U, Alison Baker


1. BCfg Butlers Carefree 534U eT, Butler Creek farm, lemmon newsline C804; 2. BCfg Butlers Maxine 359U, Butler Creek farm, SCC Max’s R101


1. BCfg Butlers Ms Scarlet 507U, Butler Creek farm, BUf BfCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912; 2. Rid R Ms lee Ann 801U, Ridinger Cattle Co./Taylor Cattle Co., Colorado, Rid R Collateral 2RChampion Junior Heifer Calf: BCFG Butlers Carefree 534U ET, Butler Creek FarmReserve Junior Heifer Calf: BCFG Butlers Maxine 359U, Butler Creek Farm

Class 4 (December 1 to December 31, 2007)

1. BCfg Butlers Cherry 505T1 eT, Butler Creek farm, BUf BfCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912; 2. PMfC lovie dovie 11T eT, Carrie Tilghman, glasgow, Ky., SAV 8180 Traveler 004


1. VeR lee Ann 847T eT, Kim Chandler, danielsville, ga., BC Marathon 7022; 2. VeR lee Ann 876T eT, Bradley Piles, Bardstown, BC Marathon 7022Champion Senior Heifer Calf: BCFG Butlers Cherry 505T1 ET, Butler Creek FarmReserve Senior Heifer Calf: VER Lee Ann 847T ET, Kim Chandler


1. CTTK Spring fever T47, Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, TC new design 043Champion Intermediate Female: CTTK Spring Fever T47, Tyler Bitzer

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JDPD Rags to Riches 407T1Dromgoole’s Heaven

Sire: XXB Big N’ Rich 911P ET

Gelbvieh Champion Junior FemaleJCGR Bar GT Ms Hepburn 113T

Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Gelbvieh Champion Senior FemaleBLU Savanna S104

Bradley Piles, Bardstown, Ky.Sire: TJB Masterpiece 138L ET

Gelbvieh Champion Cow-CalfJDPD Wildfire 18S3 ET

Ashley Skeels, Boerne, TexasSire: JDPD Rolex 151M

Balancer Champion Spring Heifer Calf

BCFG Butlers Carefree II 535U ETButler Creek Farm, Milton, Tenn.Sire: Lemmon Newsline C804

NO PHOTOBalancer Champion Intermediate Female

CTTK Spring Fever T47Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky.Sire: TC New Design 043

NO PHOTOBalancer Champion Junior Female

BDCG DC Ms Right 202TCarrie Tilghman, Glasgow, Ky.Sire: SAV 8180 Traveler 004

Balancer Champion Junior Bull CalfGGGE 3G Undertaker 813U

Emily GriffithsSire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors 639S

Gelbvieh Champion Spring Bull CalfGGGE 3G Unrivaled 888U

Emily GriffithsSire: SLC Freedom 178F ET


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Class 7 (April 1 to April 30, 2007)

1. BCfg Ravishing Ruby 502T1 eT, Britney Volek, highmore, S.d., BUf BfCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912


1. BdCg dC Ms Right 202T, Carrie Tilghman, glasgow, Ky., SAV 8180 Traveler 004; 2. eBY great Western 7114T, Tahanee embry, Priddy, Texas, JRi great Western 254n68


1. Mlh Miss goldrush T150 eT, hill Top haven farm, Strange Creek, W. Va., BR Midland; 2. JCgR Bar gT Ms Surreal 4T, Jumping Cow gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., JCgR Bar gT louie 2JChampion Junior Female: BDCG DC Ms Right 202T, Carrie TilghmanReserve Junior Female: BCFG Ravishing Ruby 502T1 ET, Britney Volek

Balancer Bull Show Class 1 (March 1 to March 31, 2008)

1. ggge 3g Undisputed 844U, emily griffiths, ggge 3g Smoke n’ Mirrors 639SChampion Spring Bull Calf: GGGE 3G Undisputed 844U, Emily Griffiths


1. ggge 3g Undeniable 859U, emily griffiths, ggge 3g Smoke n’ Mirrors 639S; 2. STRM dark Victory 172U eT, Stream Cattle Company, Chariton, iowa, SlC freedom 178f eT


1. ggge 3g Undertaker 813U, emily griffiths, ggge 3g Smoke n’ Mirrors 639SChampion Junior Bull Calf: GGGE 3G Undertaker 813U, Emily GriffithsReserve Junior Bull Calf: GGGE 3G Undeniable 859U, Emily Griffiths


1. JdPd Sports Page 450T, dromgoole’s heaven, RTRM headline 101PChampion Junior Bull: JDPD Sports Page 450T, Dromgoole’s Heaven

Gelbvieh Bull Show Class 1 (April 1 to May 31, 2008)

1. ggge 3g Unrivaled 888U, emily griffiths, SlC freedom 178f eT; 2. SKlS fireball 18U, Ashley Skeels, Boerne, Texas, Jhg Premonition 662S eT


1. fMgf Mastermind 44U81 eT, four Mile gelbvieh farm, Marble hill, ga., SlC Master Plan 134n; 2. SVfg Buddy

Gelbvieh Champion Senior Bull Calf

AHLG Gaucho 84TAmanda Langston, Oakland, Miss.

Sire: TON Berettas Cowboy

NO PHOTOGelbvieh Champion Intermediate Bull

JDRF Diesel T09Justin Ridenhour, Salisbury, N.C.

Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET

Champion Produce of DamButler Creek Farm, Milton, Tenn.

Dam: BCFG Butlers Care Free 533N

Best Four HeadButler Creek Farm, Milton, Tenn.

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Heifer Calf

JDPD Essence 164UDromgoole’s Heaven, Richmond, Texas

Sire: RTRM Headline 101P

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Heifer Calf

JDPD Brandy 515T5 ETDromgoole’s Heaven

Sire: JDPD Rolex 151M

Gelbvieh Reserve Intermediate FemaleSHWD Ms Grand Tango 22T

Double Diamond Cattle, Cynthiana, Ky.Sire: SHWD Mr. Tango

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior FemaleGGGE 3G Touch of Silve750T ET

Emily GriffithsSire: SLC Freedom 178F ET

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08U, Spring Valley farm, lebanon, Ky., JRi free Agent 282S93Champion Spring Bull Calf: GGGE 3G Unrivaled 888U, Emily GriffithsReserve Spring Bull Calf: FMGF Mastermind 44U81 ET, Four Mile Gelbvieh Farm


1. JdPd hancock 101U, dromgoole’s heaven, RTRM headline 101PChampion Junior Bull Calf: JDPD Hancock 101U, Dromgoole’s Heaven


1. CTTK frontier Justice T56, Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, CTTK The Judge

Class 5 (September 1 to September 30, 2007)

1. Ahlg gaucho 84T, Amanda langston, oakland, Miss., Ton Berettas CowboyChampion Senior Bull Calf: AHLG Gaucho 84T, Amanda LangstonReserve Senior Bull Calf: CTTK Frontier Justice T56, Tyler Bitzer


1. JdRf diesel T09, Justin Ridenhour, Salisbury, n.C., JRi extra exposure 285l71 eTChampion Intermediate Bull: JDRF Diesel T09, Justin Ridenhour

Class 7 (March 1 to April 30, 2007)

1. ggge 3g Time Machine 758T eT, emily griffiths, SlC freedom 178f eT; 2. Rid R louden 719T, Ridinger Cattle Company, deer Trail, Colo., Rid R Collateral 2R

Class 8 (January 1 to February 28, 2007)

1. JCgR Bar gT Yuma 119T, Jumping Cow gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo., Rid R Collateral 2R; 2. Ton Taylor’s Pride 59T, Amanda langston, oakland, Miss., SnB echos expressChampion Junior Bull: GGGE 3G Time Machine 758T ET, Emily GriffithsReserve Junior Bull: JCGR Bar GT Yuma 119T, Jumping Cow Gelbvieh

Group ClassesChampion Pair of Calves: 1. emily griffiths, Kendallville, ind.; 2. dromgoole’s heaven, Richmond, Texas

Produce of Dam: 1. Butler Creek farm, Milton, Tenn.; 2. Butler Creek farm, Milton, Tenn.

Junior Get of Sire: 1. emily griffiths

Senior Get of Sire: 1. dromgoole’s heaven; 2. emily griffiths

Best Four Head: 1. Butler Creek farm; 2. emily griffiths

Balancer Reserve Spring Heifer CalfALIS Undeniable Urges 809U

Alison Baker, Bristol, Ind.Sire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors 639S

Balancer Reserve Junior Heifer CalfBCFG Butlers Maxine 359U

Butler Creek FarmSire: SCC Max’s R101

NO PHOTOBalancer Reserve Senior Heifer Calf

VER Lee Ann 847T ETKim Chandler, Danielsville, Ga.

Sire: BC Marathon 7022

Balancer Reserve Junior FemaleBCFG Ravishing Ruby 502T1 ET

Britney Volek, Highmore, S.D.Sire: BUF BFCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912

Balancer Reserve Junior Bull CalfGGGE 3G Undeniable 859U

Emily GriffithsSire: GGGE 3G Smoke N’ Mirrors 639S

Gelbvieh Reserve Spring Bull CalfFMGF Mastermind 44U81 ET

Four Mile Gelbvieh Farm, Marble Hill, Ga.Sire: SLC Master Plan 134N

Gelbvieh Reserve Senior Bull CalfCTTK Frontier Justice T56Tyler Bitzer, Shelbyville, Ky.

Sire: CTTK The Judge

Gelbvieh Reserve Junior BullJCGR Bar GT Yuma 119T

Jumping Cow Gelbvieh, Ramah, Colo.Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

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October 18, 2008Crab Orchard, Ky.Host: Bee Lick Gelbvieh, the Reynolds’ familiesReport submitted by Pat Tilghman, KGA Secretary

KenTUCKY gelBVieh ASSoCiATion members and friends assembled on a beautiful fall day at Bee lick gelbvieh near Crab orchard, Ky., for their 2008 annual field. Bee lick gelbvieh farm owners, eddie and Claude Reynolds and their families hosted an outstanding event for over 100 guests.

Participants were treated to a fine display of high quality gelbvieh cattle, several educational activities and outstanding food. The many active gelbvieh junior members were treated to a fitting, grooming and showmanship demonstration. The participants also enjoyed a demonstration on the use of ultrasound for reproduction and another demonstration for animal selection.

Keenan Turner, UK Master grazing Coordinator presented a discussion about forage use, rotational grazing, and the importance of quality forages to maximize cowherd production in Kentucky.

guests enjoyed an outstanding gelbvieh burger meal with all the sides to impress any palate. eastern Kentucky made a great setting with the brisk breezes and colorful fall foliage background to enhance a near perfect fall day for this field day.

The Reynolds families were great hosts and enthusiasm simply reached another high for Kentucky-produced gelbvieh cattle and their contributions to the local beef cattle industry. This was simply a super day and a super visit promoting gelbvieh in Kentucky.

Dr. Beth Johnson, a veterinarian and Gelbvieh breeder, gave a demonstration on using ultrasound to detect pregnancy.

Michael Meyers, right, gave a demonstration on showing cattle and selecting the right show animal.

Eddie Reynolds, one of the day’s hosts.

A livestock evaluation demonstration was part of the day’s activities.

The ladies were ready to feed a hungry crowd.

Kleinschmidt Farms GelbviehOpen House Bull & Female Sale

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Noon • February 14, 2009 at the Farm

Kleinschmidt Farms Gelbvieh

1203 Road 6 • gRafton • nebRaska • 68365

Randy Kleinschmidt402/ 759-4660 (H)

402/ 366-1605 (Cell)

Bill Kleinschmidt402/ 759-4654

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The ladies were ready to feed a hungry crowd. These two gentle beauties

sell Feb. 10, 2009 at HH Iowa Beef Expo: HH

RLKL RL Lady FortuneBlack, Polled Purebred GelbviehBD: 1/01/08Sire: JBOB Carolina Fortune 2564J MGS: ELK Bronco 411GLady Granite 2001E ET on the bottom side.

Ricky LinquistFonda, Iowa

(712) 288-5349

Email: [email protected] • www.linquistfarms.com

Juniors

Call for information or visit our web site.

Also selling: a red, polled purebred heifer sired by 2008 National Champion Bull RID Collateral 2R. Lady Collateral is a Jan. 1, 2008, with former Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity Champion, EGL Foster L017 ET, as her maternal grandsire.

for the AGJA Pride of the Heartland Classic

July 6-11, 2009 • Des Moines, IA

Lady Fortune

By James B. Neel, Professor, University of Tennessee Animal Science and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

MAnY CoW/CAlf producers are not aware that cold weather brings added nutritional needs for cattle. or, if they recognize that their cattle are stressed, they aren’t sure how – or what – they should do to offset it.

Cold stress occurs when animals are exposed to weather conditions that put them below their lower critical temperature. for cattle with a dry winter coat, the lower critical temperature is 32 degrees fahrenheit (f). if the coat is extra heavy, that number drops to 18 f. if the normal coat is wet, however, the lower critical temperature may become 60 f.

When the environment results in an effective temperature below the animal’s lower critical temperature, the animal must increase heat production to maintain a constant body temperature. To produce more heat, the animal either must receive an increase in energy from the ration or draw on body stores. To compensate for the energy deficit created by the cold stress, follow this rule of thumb: increase the amount of feed 1 percent for each degree of cold stress. if a wind chill is present, use that temperature.

Keeping hay in front of cattle will not take care of the problem. if the hay is good (cut before it matured and baled before it was rained on), cattle will probably make it through cold weather in

good condition. if hay quality is poor, the cattle may be in trouble. A 1,200-pound cow, in good body condition, needs a ration

that has a minimum total digestible nutrient (Tdn) value of 50 percent and crude protein (CP) value of 8 percent under neutral environmental conditions. The Tdn value is often used to indicate the energy level of a feed. Concentrates have higher Tdn values than forages, but do not generate as much heat. in comparison, shelled corn has a Tdn of 90 percent and soybean hulls, 80 percent. if hay falls below the 50 percent Tdn minimum, producers should consider supplementing with an energy-dense feed.

if protein levels are too low, rumen microbes cannot efficiently digest fiber. in that case, adding supplemental protein can increase hay consumption and digestion. high-protein feedstuffs include soybean meal (49 percent CP), cottonseed meal (41 percent CP) and corn gluten feed (19 percent CP). if both energy and protein are low, the supplement should contain a balance of both.

Provide some type of shelter such as woods, hills or buildings to protect cattle from winds. Reduce mud in and around feeding areas. Cold mud on cattle draws on their energy stores and body temperature, especially in young calves. Monitor weather reports and make adjustments in feeding 2 to 3 days before the weather front hits the area.

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

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Mechanicsville, IA 52306

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Two Step RanchPat and Jay McCabe

563-543-4177

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David Slaughter, Sale Consultant 270-556-4259

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Ken & Nancy FlikkemaDale & Nancy Flikkema

8289 Huffine LaneBozeman, MT 59718

(406) 586-6207

REGISTERED GELBVIEH

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

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

Pope Farms GelbviehGelbvieh’s Powerful New Perspective

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Jared, Caisie Gib, Debbie & Brooke & Jenny (573) 646-3289 (573) 646-34771515 Mint Springs Rd.•Owensville, MO 65066

Quality Seedstock ... a family tradition since 1948.

Red or Black Polled Gelbvieh Bulls and Females for sale at all times.

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295 CR 62 • Oakland, MS 38948(H) 662-623-5194 • (Mobile) 662-457-7363

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SFISchafer Farms, Inc.Gelbvieh Balancer®

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

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VanWinkle FarmsRegistered Balancer® Bulls & Heifers

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

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

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

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N. Carolina

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

Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH BALANCER

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

(704) 664-5784

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Mick & Dave AinsworthP.O. Box 154, Jackson

Springs, NC 27281910-652-2233

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

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(701) 782-6813

Kelly & Michelle Dahl

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

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Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

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6700 county rd. 19 S.Minot, Nd 58701

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

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

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

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

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Julie and Carl Maude

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605.255.4944 (H) • 605.381.2803 (C)

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

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Animal agriculture has several partners fighting in their corner when it comes to reducing the incidence of Johne’s disease in individual herds and reducing the risk of introducing Johne’s disease to uninfected herds. These partners—including the National Johne’s Working Group, the U.S. Animal Health Association Committee on Johne’s Disease, Johne’s Integrated Disease Program and USDA/Animal Plant and Health Inspection Services/Veterinary Services—recently provided input that resulted the new National Johne’s Disease Control Program Strategic Plan.

“The new National Johne’s Disease Control Program Strategic Plan is designed with producer’s front and center,” states Dr. Andy Schwartz, Texas Animal Health Commission and chair of the Committee on Johne’s Disease, U.S. Animal Health Association. “Through a public/private partnership, items within the Strategic Plan will result in producers, veterinarians and consultants having more tools, and having these new tools as well as the current tools readily available, so Johne’s disease can be effectively addressed.”

Dr. Schwartz stresses that Johne’s disease is known to negatively impact the bottom line of producers in both the dairy and beef industries, as well as many of those within the sheep, goat, bison and other small ruminant industries. He adds that producers need

proactive measures so they do not have to be reactive to Johne’s disease and its resulting premature culling.

“The National Johne’s Disease Control Program Strategic Plan underscores the need for practical, effective tools that the everyday producer knows about and that are readily available to veterinarians, consultants and producers. Developing these tools requires significant research, and this research is a high priority of the new Strategic Plan,” says Dr. Schwartz.

Among the research areas needing attention are diagnostics, vaccines, economic impact and management practices.

Dr. Schwartz explains that today’s diagnostic tests and procedures work best in older animals but are less accurate for younger animals. He says that detecting the causal agent in younger cattle is “extremely important,” adding that animals tend to become infected as young calves but do not exhibit clinical disease signs until they are three years of age. In the meantime, infected animals can be shedding organisms that help spread the disease within a herd or, if sold, can spread Johne’s disease to a new uninfected herd.

“Diagnostic tests and procedures targeting young animals are needed,” Dr. Schwartz elaborates. “In addition the industry needs to develop rapid, more accurate tests that focus on better cell-mediated immunity (CMI) tests and improved antigens, bulk tank testing—quantitative ELISA milk test and environmental sampling protocols for dairy and beef. Plus we need to develop tuberculosis diagnostic or testing procedures that focus on fewer M. bovis cross reactions and that do not cross-react with a Johne’s vaccine.”

Dr. Elisabeth Patton, Designated Johne’s Coordinator for Wisconsin and vice chair of the Committee on Johne’s Disease, U.S. Animal Health Association, points out that the new plan takes a hard look at other areas of needed research, including the need for the development and validation of improved vaccines to help prevent Johne’s disease. Dr. Patton explains that although a killed vaccine is available for use today, it is only available for use in some states. In states that allow use of the killed vaccine, the vaccine can only be administered with the state veterinarian’s approval and then to calves no older than 35 days.

“The industry needs Johne’s disease vaccines that are approved for use in all states,” Dr. Patton states. “We need one or more Johne’s disease vaccines that have fewer side effects including reduced cross-reactivity with the TB testing.”

Two other research interest areas within the Strategic Plan are the economic impact of Johne’s disease and the identification of management practices that help control the disease while providing economic benefit for the livestock owner. If the Strategic Plan is followed, research will be undertaken to quantify the cost/benefits of recommended management practices, so producers know that it pays to implement various management practices.

“The new Strategic Plan replaces the previous strategic plan dated July 2004,” Dr. Schwartz states. “In writing the plan, those involved considered how the program is doing and what should change over the next five years to most effectively address Johne’s disease. The resulting Strategic Plan reflects input from industry, academia and government. We want to simplify today’s classification system, address differences in herd sizes and recognize lowest risk/lowest prevalence herds. While updating the current classification system will be a major undertaking, we can see the benefit from updating it.”

To learn more Johne’s disease or to read the National Johne’s Disease Control Program Strategic Plan in full, visit www.johnesdisease.org.

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Six Steps To Reduce Calf Scours This Season Source: Novartis Animal Health

SCoUrS IS A leading cause of death for newborn calves, and it can cause producers considerable financial loss. Now is the time to take preventive steps to avoid a costly scours outbreak.

Three practicing veterinarians share six steps to help prevent scours this season. They are: James Heth, DVM, of Mineral Point, Wis.; Justin Helgerson, DVM, of Postville, Iowa; and Michael Saathoff, DVM, of Miller, Neb.

STEP 1: Have a quality nutritional program in place.

Heth says nutritional deficiencies in cows can lead to calving difficulties, plus lower quantity and quality of colostrum. Cows should have a body condition score between 6 and 7 at calving.

“Pay close attention to rations the last couple of months before they calve to make sure they’re getting adequate selenium, vitamin E, copper and protein to generate high-quality colostrum,” says Heth.

STEP 2: Vaccinate for scours.All three veterinarians agree that using

a scours vaccine is essential to preventing scours. The vaccine is given to pregnant cows prior to calving to bolster the scours prevention antibodies in her colostrum.

Saathoff says he recommends using Scour Bos® 9 because it is a very broad-spectrum vaccine. “Scour Bos offers protection against rotavirus, coronavirus, E. coli and C. perfringens Type C,” he explains. “It is very complete. We’ve seen very good results with it.”

Heth also recommends Scour Bos to his clients. “Before Scour Bos, there were times when we were treating 20 to 25 calves per day in the spring,” he recalls. “Scours is no longer a problem since we switched to Scour Bos. We use it because it works consistently.”

STEP 3: Vaccinate at the right time.Cows build antibodies in their blood

before laying them down in colostrum,

and antibodies move from blood to the colostrum four to six weeks before calving.

By giving the vaccine prior to that window, antibodies in a cow’s colostrum can be maximized. For beef producers, this timing often coincides with preg-check, which also is a convenient and cost-effective time to vaccinate.

Saathoff explains: “Many times, we will get only one or two chances to work beef cows each year—one of those times is when we preg-check the cows. We give Scour Bos at this time. The oil adjuvant allows the product to last a long time.”

Heth adds: “Being able to vaccinate at preg-check simplifies life tremendously. Plus we don’t have to worry about running cows through the chute so close to calving.”

STEP 4: Offer a clean, dry calving environment.

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Tulsa State Fair Open Gelbvieh & Balancer ShowsSeptember 25, 2008Tulsa, Okla.Judge: Joel Judge, San Luis Obispo, Calif.Gelbvieh shown: 30 head; Balancers shown: 6 head

Grand Champion Balancer FemaleEBY Great Western 7297T

Chandler Ladner, Argonia, Kan.Sire: JRI Great Western 254N68 ET

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female

JDPD Rags to Riches 407T1Dromgoole’s Heaven, Richmond, Texas

Sire: XXB Big N’ Rich 911P ET

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh BullTEMB JDPD News Flash 13T

Tahanee Embry/Dromgoole’s HeavenSire: RTRM Headline 101P

Grand Champion Gelbvieh FemaleJDPD Rumor Had It 407U

Tahanee Embry, Priddy, TexasSire: RTRM Headline 101P

Champion Oklahoma Futurity HeiferDMC Princess Mattie 50T2Braxton Oldenburg, Mulhall

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Reserve Champion Balancer Female

EBY Great Western 7114TTahanee Embry, Priddy, Texas

Sire: JRI Great Western 254N68 ET

Grand Champion Gelbvieh BullJDPD Hancock 101U


Grand Champion Balancer BullJDPD Sports Page 450T


Reserve Oklahoma Futurity HeiferCBLG Ms Daytona 63T

Brandon Oldenburg, MulhallSire: JCGR Bar GT Mach One 54L

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Breed Representatives:Julie Maude 605•381•2803

Reed VanDervoort 605•431•3850

Sale Day Phone: 605•718•7212

To request a sale book call: 605•355•3861

Show: 8 a.m.(MST) February 5, 2009 Sale: 1 p.m. (MST)

Rushmore Plaza Civic Center • Rapid City, South Dakota

• 3 Balancer® Bulls • 6 Purebred Bulls • 2 Purebred Open Heifers • 2 Balancer® Open Heifers • 3 Balancer® Bred Heifers

COnsignOrs:Beastrom gelbvieh ranch 605-224-5789

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a clean, well-ventilated environment to limit exposure to diarrhea-causing organisms.

“You can do everything right, but if the calf is born in a cold, wet environment, then it is probably still going to break with scours,” he says.

STEP 5: Provide calf with adequate colostrum at birth.

Delivering colostrum at birth is vitally important because calves are born with a naïve immune system. Colostrum provides essential nutrients and scours-fighting antibodies. As the calf grows older, it loses its ability to absorb colostral antibodies.

Calves should ingest at least four quarts of antibody-bolstered colostrum within six hours of birth.

STEP 6: Resist reducing prevention when times are tight.

Preventive measures are more cost effective than treatment ones.

“The cost of vaccination is minimal compared to treatment,” says Helgerson. “If a producer treats scours, it likely will cost $25-$50 per calf. If they involve the veterinarian and require an IV, you’re looking at $75-$150 per calf.”

Plus, there’s lost productivity over the long run. In a study published in the American Journal of Veterinary Research, calves that became sick in the first four weeks of life weighed 35 pounds less at weaning than their healthy herd mates. on a $1/pound market, this means $35 less per sick calf come sale day at weaning.

For more information about preventing calf scours, visit www.livestock.novartis.com or talk with your veterinarian.

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October 25, 2008Piedmont, S.D.Auctioneer: Lynn WeishaarSale Manager: MMS

31 Spring Bred Cows $1,377

15 Fall Bred Cows/Pairs $1,310

10 Recipient Cows w/Fall Calves $1,305

19 Spring Bred Heifers $1,310

4 Fall Open Heifers $1,062

25 Spring Open Heifers $749

106 Commercial Bred Heifers $1,131

A BEAUTIFUL FALL morning greeted a good crowd at the dispersal of rick and Colleen Soelzer’s Piedmont Valley Gelbvieh cowherd. This featured the complete offering of every female nine years or younger. Cattle sold into eight states. Topping the offering at $2,800 was Lot 27/27A. Blackhawk Cattle Company of oregon, Ill., purchased this April 2002 daughter of EGL Anchorage J099 out of a JrI Polled Performer 125A31 daughter. Blackhawk tied the pair together and also bought Lot 27A, the April 2008 double black, double polled heifer calf out of KMD Super X 0386 3063. Jon Beastrom of Beastrom Gelbvieh in Pierre bought the next high seller at $2,300. Lot 46 is a March 2003 homozygous black, double polled daughter

of ELK Big Sky 304F out of an EVE Mr. Beau Jangles 308B female. Larry Moore of Prairie Trail Cattle Company near Fort Collins, Colo., had the next high seller with Lot 49/Lot 49A. With a bid of $1,950 Moore purchased Lot 49, a deep powerful nine-year-old daughter of JEB BCC By request 14E. He kept the pair together with a bid of $750 to buy the March 2008 daughter sired by ATM Tejas Mr. 84L2 ET. Volume buyers for the day included: Jon Beastrom, Pierre, S.D., 26 head; Sarah Gaugler, Almont, N.D., 13 head; Ellsbury ranches, Sundance, Wyo., 8 head; Sienknecht Gelbvieh, Clutier, Iowa, 7 head; Lone oak Gelbvieh, Mechanicsville, Iowa, 6 head; Don Anderson, Wellsburg, Iowa, 6 head; and Ken Derry, Wood, S.D., 6 head.

Piedmont Valley Gelbvieh End of the Trail Female Dispersal

Blackhawk Cattle Company bid $2,800 to own Lot 27, an EGL Anchorage daughter and her KMD Super X heifer calf.

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Heart of America Show-Me Sale

November 8, 2008Springfield, Mo.Auctioneer: Ronn CunninghamSale Manager: MMS

7 Fall Cow-Calf Pairs $2,450

21 Bred Females $1,707

12 Fall Open Heifers $1,229

27 Spring Open Heifers $1,198

67 Total Registered Lots $1,494

1 Flush Opportunity $4,000

8 Commercial Heifers $725

A GooD CroWD was present to view a top quality offering from the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association members. A positive attitude was prevalent. Topping the sale at $6,000 was Lot 13/13A from J & K Farms of Ava, Ill. JKGF Tara ET is a homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of CTr Highlight 066K out of donor female rAG Miss Kara ET. Kendall Kilbourne of East Bernstadt, Ky., took home this tremendous female and her double black, double polled

bull calf sired by Post rock Granite 200P2. The next high selling lot chiming in at a bid of $4,000 was a flush opportunity on JrI Ms Pld Frontier 253J60, the 2001 National Champion Female. rocky Top Gelbvieh of rocky Comfort offered this opportunity. Hartland Farm of Stella purchased the right to flush. Hart Farm of Kansas City, Kan., consigned the next high seller at $3,900. Lot 47, HFGC Mackenzie 448 U11 is a January 1, 2008 daughter of DrJ Full Exposure out of a TJB Vortex 232M ET daughter. Junior member, Kirstin Winchester from Jasper had the winning bid. Myers Farm of oak ridge brought the next high seller, Lot 44, MYFM 34T. This fancy fall open heifer out of DCSF Post rock Granite 200P2 caught the eye of Hartland Farm of Stella for a bid of $3,600. other top selling lots: $3,000—Lot 9—SINK Lady Granite 2001P, an SLC Freedom daughter from J Bar M Gelbvieh sold to Hartland Farm of Stella. $2,800—Lot 17—HUTr Justamere Mandy is a JBoB Carolina Fortune daughter that sold with an oZZ EXT

Govenor 3N heifer calf at side. Justamere ranch of Urbana, was the consignor. Hartland Farm, buyer. $2,800—Lot 55—HFGC Miss Summit 35U20 ET, an SLC Freedom spring open heifer out of a Polled Summit cow, sold to Austin rash. Hart Farm the consignor. $2,500—Lot 23—HUTr Justamere Sophie, a homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of oZZ EXT Govenor 3N sold bred to CTr Marbling 2401M. Justamere ranch, consignor, and Lawrence Seedstock of Kansas City, Kan., the buyer.

November 29, 2008Salina, Kan.Auctioneer: Garren WalrodSale Manager: Wells Sale Management

7 Bred Heifers $3,114

1 Fall Pair $2,100

30 Open Heifers $1,915

4 Prospect Steers $1,350

2 Embryo Lots $300

43 Total Lots $2,079

BUYErS FroM SEVEN states did not let a little sleet, snow, or rainy weather keep them from attending the annual Kan-Neb Pick of the Herds Female Sale on Thanksgiving weekend. The consignors offered a tremendous set of up-to-date genetics, which impressed those who did attend.

The high selling female was XXB Hypnotiq 834U consigned by Cedar Top

ranch of Stapleton, Neb., and Boehler Gelbvieh of orleans, Neb. This F2 Balancer female is the first daughter of XXB Ludacris 039S ET to sell at auction and was purchased by Backward L Farms of oxford, Neb., for $12,000.

The second high selling female was Lot 40, BAG Miss Unquestionable 35U consigned by Bar Arrow Gelbvieh of Phillipsburg. Skyler Martin with Blackhawk Cattle Company of Illinois bought this open Balancer heifer sired by HSAF Bando 1961 for a bid of $3,900.

Lot 18, XXB Miss Next Step 802T, a fall open Balancer heifer from Boehler Gelbvieh was the next high seller. 4T Gelbvieh of Columbus purchased this daughter of oCC Next Step 762N for $3,600.

Stateline Genetics purchased Lot 31, BArG Legacy 818U, from Barwick Gelbvieh for $3,500. Legacy is a January 2008 daughter of oCC Legend 616L.

Lot 16 from Two Step ranch of Farley,

Iowa, topped the bred heifer division. These six half and three-quarter sisters, all carrying the service of XXB Ludacris 039S ET, brought $11,000.

Bar Arrow Cattle Company also consigned the high selling prospect steer purchased by Devin Aherin from Illinois for $1,700.

Kan-Neb Pick of the Herds Sale

RAG Miss Kara ET was the dam of the top sell-ing lot in the HAGA Show-Me Sale. The top bid was $6,000.

XXB Hypnotiq 834U topped the Pick of the Herds Sale for a bid of $12,000 from Backward L Farms.

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November 27, 2008Regina, Sask.

THE CANADIAN NATIoNAL Gelbvieh Sale at the Canadian Western Agribition in regina, Sask., on November 27, 2008 was one for the record books with a gross of $82,575 and an average of $4,590. Interest was strong on several animals with bidders from across Canada and animals selling into all four of the western provinces.

Fir river Livestock, Darcy Hrebeniuk of Hudson Bay, Sask., consigned the high seller. FrL Fir river Zahara 5U, a cherry red JrI Fully Exposed 270N83 daughter that stood beside the reserve Senior Champion Female, FrL Fir river Suri 46S. Zahara sold to V & V Farms, Vern & Vivienne Pancoast, redcliff, Alberta for $30,000. Not since the 1970s when Gelbvieh first came to Canada has a female sparked so much interest.

Prior to the sale consignors, exhibitors, prospective purchasers and guest were treated to a wonderful beef on a bun luncheon sponsored by Don Savage Auctions, Airdrie, Alberta. The sale started with the introduction of the four (4) finalists in the Sweetheart Classic Futurity. VCr Lois 51U exhibited by Vale Country ranch; FLAD Unique 62U exhibited by Fladeland Livestock; EV Miss Tunia T 75T exhibited by Eyot Valley Gelbvieh; and ZTM McCoy 301P Emma 27T exhibited by McCoy Farms. Man-Sask Gelbvieh Association President, Cynthia Wirgau then went out and slapped the winner as selected by the 30 members of the Sweetheart Futurity, EV Miss Tunia T 75T.

Larry Fecho from Eyot Valley Gelbvieh, Millet, Alberta, then led the 2008 Sweetheart Champion in as the lead-off lot for the 2008 Canadian National Gelbvieh Sale. V & V Farms, Vern & Vivienne Pancoast from redcliff, Alberta added another Sweetheart to their herd with the purchase of this CK rendevous 28r daughter carrying the service of EV Max-T 71T for $8,000. The Sweetheart Futurity Membership Draw was next, with Fir river Livestock winning the jackpot, which amounted to $6,200.

Next in the ring was an added lot from Vale Country ranch from Theodore, Sask., the runner-up Sweetheart Classic entry, VCr Lois 51U, a DCC rikhards red 22r daughter. Darcy Hrebeniuk, Fir river Livestock, won the bidding to take this heifer calf home at $8,000.

Alan and Gail richardson from Elm Creek, Manitoba purchased VV Queen of Diamonds 132T, a ULL Limited Edition 16P daughter from V & V Farms, redcliff, Alberta for $5,400 carrying the service of VV Tiziano 151T, a son of a previous Sweetheart Futurity winner, GCC Pld ribbon 204K and EGL Pabst L011 ET.

In the end, six bred heifers, ten heifer calves, one herd sire prospect and an embryo package found their way to new homes.

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2008 Canadian National Gelbvieh Sale

FRL Fir River Zahara 5U, a cherry red JRI Fully Exposed 270N83 daughter sold to V & V Farms, Vern & Vivienne Pancoast, Redcliff, Alberta for $30,000 to top the Canadian National Gelbvieh Sale.

Last Chance For Haglund Heifer TicketsIT’S NoT Too late to purchase tickets on the Haglund Donation Heifer. Jim and Genny Priest, the new co-owners and managers of Haglund ranch in Brockway, Mont., are continuing the longstanding tradition of donating a heifer to benefit national junior Gelbvieh programs. Phil and Dolores Haglund, longtime junior supporters, established the heifer donation as a way to benefit Gelbvieh junior members and AGJA programs. The 15th Haglund Donation Heifer is HAG Ms Firecracker 222U, a red polled April 3, 2008 purebred Gelbvieh heifer. She posted an 82-lb., birth weight and a 557-lb., weaning weight. Tickets are available at 1 for $10 or 6 for $50. Contact Dana Stewart at the AGA office for your tickets today, or find a junior Gelbvieh member in the aisles at National Western to purchase your tickets today. Tickets will also be auctioned on Saturday evening, January 10, during the Breeder’s Choice Bull Futurity and AGA Social.

Silent Trophy Auction to Benefit AGJA Scheduled THE AMErICAN GELBVIEH Junior Association will be hosting its annual Silent Trophy Auction during the 2009 AGA Convention on Saturday, January 10. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the 2009 Pride of the Heartland Classic in Des Moines, Iowa. The auction offers the sponsorship of premium awards to the highest bidder. Awards such as the Grand Champion Gelbvieh Female, Grand Champion Balancer Female and rookie of the Year will be available for sponsorship. These elite awards offer sponsors recognition throughout the spring and summer through sponsor listings in Gelbvieh World, AGJA Publications, and all show material. Sponsoring an award is an excellent way to showcase your program and invest in the future of the Gelbvieh breed. Please contact Dana Stewart at 303-465-2333 for more information or to leave your bid for an award.

Thank You Haglund Heifer Sponsors

Jim & Genny Priest Phil & Dolores Haglund For yet another great heifer

The Tom Rea Family For show prep and care

Wilson Livestock Agency and American Live Stock Insurance

For 30 days of insurance following the drawing

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Rasmussen Gelbvieh Complete DispersalNovember 1, 2008Guide Rock, Neb.Auctioneer: Curt RodgersSale Manager: Cattlemen’s Connection

5 Gelbvieh Cow/Heifer Calf Pairs $2,820

5 Gelbvieh Cow/Bull Calf Pairs $2,120

5 Gelbvieh Bred Heifers $1,870

2 Gelbvieh Herd Sires $5,550

1 Balancer Bred Female $3,000

3 Gelbvieh Bull Calves $1,192

4 Gelbvieh Heifer Calves $738

1 Pregnant Recipient $1,300

DoN rASMUSSEN oF rasmussen Gelbvieh in Webster City, Iowa, held his complete herd dispersal in conjunction with the Goldrush Genetics Complete Dispersal. After 25 plus years in the Gelbvieh breed, Don decided it was time to retire.

Topping the dispersal offering was the homozygous black, homozygous polled Gelbvieh herd sire, DAr National 302N. This Flying H Exclusive son out of a GKT Bud 11G dam, has been making a mark in the breed. Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus of Selby, S.D., had the final bid at $7,100 for full possession and half semen interest. The next high seller was the other herd sire offered, DAr Topper 715T ET. Topper is a JrI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET son

out of the BCFG Butlers Care Free 533N female. Mark rupe of Hildreth, Neb., bid $4,000 to own this red, homozygous polled bull. rounding out the top sellers was Lot 201, BETZ Nice N93. This homozygous black, homozygous polled Balancer female caught the eye of many on sale day. She is a WFF Forever right 09L daughter out of a CTr Echo x Magic Muffin female. Triple K Gelbvieh of Bonner Springs, Kan., bid $3,000 to own this bred female.

DAR National 302N topped the Rasmussen Dispersal at $7,100. Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus of South Dakota was the winning bidder.

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2008-2009 AGJA Board of Directors

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

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

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

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


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

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


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

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


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

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

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


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


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

Robertsdale, AL 36567P: 251-931-3068


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


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


Adult Advisors:Mike & Toni Shrewsbury

1980 SE Wilson Rd., Lathrop, MO 64465-9723816-528-3644


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

913-724-4105Email: [email protected]

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

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

AS I SAT around the kitchen table back in the fall visiting with my dad and roger Gatz, from Cattlemen’s Connection, we discussed some of the future opportunities for the Gelbvieh breed. We discussed how the cattle have evolved and what seems to be the breed direction. We also talked about what directions in breeding programs will continue the progress for the use of Gelbvieh in the cattle industry. After much discussion, we all agreed that we should be working harder to prove to cattle producers what many of us have known for years.

With an unstable economy, it is time to become even more aggressive with promoting what Gelbvieh has to offer the current beef industry...such as milk, growth, improved feed efficiency, and identifying genetics that can complement other breeds. Let’s stop being the “BEST KEPT SECrET!”

The Gelbvieh breed ranks high in combining fertility and growth; two economically important traits in beef production, according to data from the Meat Animal research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska.

From what I’ve read, the data shows that not only does Gelbvieh rank first in pounds of calf weaned per cow exposed, weaning weight, scrotal circumference, and youngest in age of females at puberty, but Gelbvieh also topped the charts ranking second in the study for percent retail yield, milk yield, percent born unassisted, and yearling weight. No other breed outperformed or even came a close second.

Let’s throw Balancers in the mix. According to the MArC data, crossbreeding adds an 8 percent increase in actual weaning weights when compared to straightbreds and a crossbred cow typically raises almost two more calves in her lifetime than a straightbred cow.

How do we unlock the secret? Don’t forget the breed’s young people and the future they play in the Gelbvieh breed, as well as, the future of the beef industry! Ladies and gentlemen, this is an advantage that we have that is often overlooked. The best ambassadors are the young people we can nurture within the breed’s activities. The eight year olds that are already highly interested need to stay

motivated with activities to further develop their involvement within the Gelbvieh breed. Many of them know this breed and are enthusiastic to learn more. Ask them what are the best qualities of Gelbvieh genetics and you will certainly receive milk, muscle, and growth in their responses. That is what it is all about in the simplest form. It is exciting to hear these types of responses by our youngest members at our AGJA activities. Don’t underestimate the message our junior members can pass along when visiting with neighbors and other cattle producers. our youth are the future of our breed!

Breeding cattle is a long-term and, hopefully, a deliberate mission of selection based on evaluation. our adult members have contributed tremendously to improvements of some breed traits and we need to study and watch this for future herd matings. For years, the Gelbvieh breed has been synonymous as the maternal breed.

Balancers and other crossbreeding efforts have proved extremely successful by mating animals from English and continental breeds that contribute to profitable offspring.

East of the Mississippi river, we see lots of crossbreeding efforts and I have to admit, Balancers fit our environment and management extremely well. A resulting quality replacement female or a quality feeder steer both satisfy our commercial producers. Taking advantage of heterosis, and having predictable cattle satisfies producers by introducing our “best kept secret” to their breeding program. obviously, production west of the Mississippi river sees similar results.

As a young producer, I see benefits of Gelbvieh cattle in the industry. I see unlimited opportunities. I hope that our adult membership will continue to support junior activities so that we as young people get a chance to watch and learn from breed progress and direction and that we may maintain a place to be a part of the Gelbvieh future and its role in the American beef cattle industry.

Carrie Tilghman is an AGJA Director and can be reached at [email protected].

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Emily Griffiths, daughter of Carl and Rebecca Griffiths of Kendallville, Ind., earned the Overall High Individual Award at the 35th Junior Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Ky. Emily is a member of the Black Hawk East College judging team. She is pictured receiving the C.G. Stoutenborough Memorial Award and she also received the Tom Reedy Scholarship Award sponsored by the National Junior College Coaches Association.

Gelbvieh Juniors Take Top Spots in National 4-H Judging Contest Several AGJA members participated in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held in Louisville, Ky., and many earned top spots in individual and team events. Junior Gelbvieh members participating included: Wyatt Taylor, Kiowa, Colo.; Garrett Liss, Elbert, Colo.; Justin Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.; Chris Mackey, Mars Hill, N.C.; and Julia Elmore, Claremont, N.C.

Individual placings in Sheep/Goats division: Chris Mackey, 10th; Julia Elmore, 15th; Garrett Liss, 18th; Justin Taubenheim, 25th; and Wyatt Taylor, 32nd.

Individual placings in Swine division: Wyatt Taylor, 2nd; Garrett Liss, 25th; Justin Taubenheim, 29th; Julia Elmore, 39th; and Chris Mackey, 47th.

Individual placings in Beef division: Julia Elmore, 24th; and Garrett Liss, 34th.

Individual placings in Reasons: Julia Elmore, 41st; and Wyatt Taylor, 43rd.

Individual placings Overall: Julia Elmore, 15th; Garrett Liss, 18th; Wyatt Taylor, 23rd.

Colorado earned the top spot in the team competition at National 4-H Judging Contest. Team mem-bers and coaches, included from left: Gary Coleman, sponsor from West Way Feed Products; Coach Dean Link, Curtis Doubet, Dan Sewald, Wyatt Taylor, Garrett Liss, and Coach Garrett Miller.

Nebraska earned 6th place team overall in the National 4-H Judging Contest. Pictured from left: Coach Dan Wolfe, Alec Ibach, Evan Ibach, Travis Line and Justin Taubenheim.

North Carolina placed 11th over-all in the National 4-H Judging Contest. Julia Elmore is second from left, Chris Mackey is 4th from left, and Laura Elmore, alternate, is sixth from left.

Butler Creek FarmMichael, Barbi, Zach and Ethan ButlerMilton, [email protected] or 615-286-2799

BCFG Butlers Carefree 534U ETSire: Lemmon Newsline C804Dam: Butlers Carefree 533N

BCFG Butlers Cherry 505T1 ETSire: BUF BFCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912Dam: Butlers Ruby 502K

✦ Selling a flush in the National Sale on a full sister

BCFG Butlers Carefree II ETSire: Lemmon Newsline C804Dam: Butlers Carefree 533N

✦ Grand Champion Balancer Female ✦

✦ Reserve Grand Champion Balancer Female ✦

✦ Champion Balancer Spring Heifer Calf ✦

BCFG Butlers Lisa 533T ETSire: BCFG Butlers Ole HickoryDam: COL 533E BRUCongratulations to Kale Kendrick for his success with this heifer!

✦ Champion Gelbvieh Senior Heifer Calf ✦

BCFG Butlers Ms Scarlet 507USire: BUF BFCK Cherokee Cnyn 4912Dam: Butlers Ruby 502K

✦ Class Winner Balancer ✦

Thank you to the Bryan Robertson, Jim Lindgren and Joe Kendrick famlies for purchasing 4 of these tremendous females

all related to Ravishing Ruby 502T1, of which a flush sells in Denver. All trace to the powerful Bruno cow family.


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Tulsa State Fair Junior Gelbvieh ShowOctober 3, 2008 • Tulsa, Okla.Judge: Joel Judge, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh HeiferOLDG Ms Miley 24U4

Brandon Oldenburg, MulhallSire: SLC Freedom 178F ET

Reserve Gelbvieh HeiferJDPD Nikkie 06T1Dylan Enyart, Vinita

Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET

Reserve Bred & Owned Gelbvieh Heifer

OLDG Ms Mandy 21U4Braxton Oldenburg, Mulhall

Sire: JRI Black N Stacked 270M78Champion Gelbvieh HeiferDMC Princess Mattie 50T2Braxton Oldenburg, Mulhall

Sire: RID R Collateral 2R

Champion Bred & Owned Gelbvieh FemaleSHWD Ms Grand Tango 22TShelley Wade, Cynthiana, Ky.

Sire: SHWD Mr. Tango 9P

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh FemaleGGGE 3G Cowgirl Tess 705T

Jennifer Newcomb, Batesville, Miss.Sire: JRI Extra Exposure 285L71 ET

Senior ShowmanshipChelsea Johnson, pictured, of Jay was champion.

Kelly Elliot of Quapaw was reserve.

Grand Champion Gelbvieh FemaleCCF Tara T702

Cameron Burns, Pendleton, S.C.Sire: SLC Freedom 178F ET

North American International Junior Gelbvieh ShowNovember 16, 2008 • Louisville, Ky.

Junior ShowmanshipDylan Enyart of Vinita, left, champion, and Joe Rupp of Perry, right, reserve

* The Leona Harrell Memorial sponsored the showmanship contest & awards.

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TEN oUTSTANDING STUDENTS pursuing careers in the beef industry have each been awarded a $1,500 scholarship provided by the CME Group and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation. The scholarships are offered to high school seniors and undergraduate college students studying fields related to the beef industry. The ten winners represent eight different states, five of which are high school seniors. Each winner proved to have intrinsic knowledge of current issues facing the beef industry and possessed vital leadership qualities. Meghan Blythe, a high school senior from White City, Kan., who will be attending Kansas State University, was selected as the national winner. Spencer Prosser, son of Bob and Judy Prosser of Winslow, Ariz., also earned one of the ten CME scholarships. Spencer attends Colorado State University and is a former AGJA Director.

Hoosier Beef Congress & Junior ShowDecember 4-7, 2008 • Indianapolis, Ind.

Judges: Shane Bedwell, Ft. Collins, Colo., & Dan Shike, Urbana, Ill.

*840 head of junior heifers were exhibited in all breeds.

Champion Gelbvieh SteerChelbey Whelchel, Fortville, Ind.

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh HeiferGGGE 3G Cowgirl Unbelievable 851U

Kelsie Waitt, Sheridan, Ind.Sire: GGGE 3G Rio Bravo 564RChampion Gelbvieh Heifer

& 4th Overall HeiferGGGE 3G Cowgirl Ursula 837UEmily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Sire: GGGE 3G Space Cowboy 628S

juniorshowsJuniorShows

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places to bePlaces to Be

January 2009Jan. 9-10 American Gelbvieh Association Convention & Annual Meeting, Denver, CoJan. 10 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, Denver, CoJan. 11 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Bull Show, Denver, CoJan. 11 National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Heifer Show, Denver, CoJan. 11 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, CoJan. 12 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Denver, CoJan. 13 International Livestock Congress—USA, Denver, CoJan. 26 North Dakota Golden rule Sale, Mandan, NDJan. 31 Lemke Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Lawrence, NE

February 2009Feb. 2 Taubenheim Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NEFeb. 3 DMD Livestock Annual Production Sale, Beaver City, NEFeb. 5 Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, rapid City, SDFeb. 7 Clemson Bull Test Sale, Blackville, SCFeb. 8 Cranview Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Mandan, NDFeb. 10 Iowa Beef Expo Gelbvieh Gold Sale, Des Moines, IAFeb. 14 Kleinschmidt Farms Gelbvieh open House Bull & Female Sale, Grafton, NEFeb. 16 Two Step Cattle Co./McCabe Cattle Co. Annual Bull Sale, Dyersville, IAFeb. 16 D Bar D Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Bismarck, NDFeb. 17 Cedar Top ranch Annual 2-Year-old Bull Sale, Burwell, NEFeb. 19 American Classic Balancer Bull Futurity, Kearney, NEFeb. 19 Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Mandan, NDFeb. 20 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale, Kearney, NEFeb. 21 C&L Krajewski Annual Bull Sale, Venango, NEFeb. 23 Kal-Kota Annual Bull Sale, Mandan, NDFeb. 25 Grund Beef Genetics Cattlemen’s Choice Bull Sale, oakley, KSFeb. 26 Plateau Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Brush, CoFeb. 27 Pot of Gold Gelbvieh, Angus & Balancer Bull Sale, olathe, CoFeb. 28 Seedstock Plus North Missouri Bull Sale, Lathrop, MoFeb. 28 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, oxford, NE

March 2009March 1 Minnesota Gelbvieh Association State opportunity Sale, Albany, MNMarch 2 Hojer Gelbvieh ranch Annual Production Sale, Huron, SDMarch 2 MLM Gelbvieh open House Bull Sale, Superior, NEMarch 6 Chimney Butte ranch Annual Production Sale, Mandan, NDMarch 7 Judd ranch 31st Annual Gelbvieh, Balancer & red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KSMarch 7 Thorstenson Gelbvieh and Angus 28th Annual Production Sale, Mobridge, SDMarch 7 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove ranch 20th Annual Bull Sale, Swift Current, SASK

March 7 Seedstock Plus Montana opening Day Private Treaty Sale, Hysham, MTMarch 7 Flying H Genetics Quality Guaranteed Bull Sale, Arapahoe, NEMarch 7 SEGA Gelbvieh open House Private Treaty Bull Sale, Pierce, CoMarch 10 Bar Arrow Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Agra, KSMarch 13 Tennessee Agribition Gelbvieh Show & Sale, Murfreesboro, TNMarch 14 Midwest Beef Alliance Bull Sale, Tina, MoMarch 14 Seedstock Plus High Altitude Bull Sale, Monte Vista, CoMarch 14 J&D Kerstiens Annual Spring Production Sale, Goreville, ILMarch 14 rippe Gelbvieh Annual Production Sale, Hubbell, NEMarch 15 Green Springs Performance & Efficiency Tested Bull Sale, Passaic, MoMarch 18 Eagle Pass ranch Cattleman’s Source Bull Sale, Highmore, SDMarch 19 Elk Creek Gelbvieh All Black Bull Sale, Belle Fourche, SDMarch 19 4th Annual Triple Play Bull Sale, Huron, SDMarch 20 Seedstock Plus Iowa region Bull Sale, Keosauqua, IAMarch 21 Post rock Cattle Co. Cowman’s Kind Bull & Female Sale, Barnard, KSMarch 21 Sooner Select Bull & Female Sale, Stillwater, oKMarch 21 J.J. Boehler’s Annual Balancer Bull Sale, Alma, NEMarch 21 Flying H Genetics Grown on Grass Bull Sale, Carthage, MoMarch 28 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MoMarch 28 Bluegrass Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull Sale, Mt. Sterling, KY

April 2009April 3 Midwest Performance Bull Sale, Bloomfield, IAApril 4 Circle S ranch Going to Grass Production Sale, Canton, KSApril 4 Schroeder ranch 11th Annual Bull Sale, Mitchell, SDApril 8 Midland Bull Test Gelbvieh/Balancer Sale, Columbus, MTApril 11 West Virginia Beef Expo Gelbvieh Sale, Jacksons Mill, WVApril 16 63rd Annual IBEP Bull Sale, Springville, IN

June 2009June 12-14 AGJA Eastern regional Show, Lebanon, TNJune 12-14 AGJA Western regional Show, Yankton, SD

July 2009July 6-11 AGJA Pride of the Heartland Junior Classic (National Junior Show), Des Moines, IA

September 2009Sept. 12 Genetic Progress II, Fruitland, MoSept. 19 Southern Belles Vol. IV Sale, Bricton, GA

Editor’s Note:If you have sale information for this listing,, please email the information to [email protected]. Places to Be in the magazine and on the website is a free listing.

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3G ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 42Adkins Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Anderson, Mark & Julia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24B&W Farms LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Bar Arrow Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 43Bar IV Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Bar T Bar ranch Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Beastrom Gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Birdwell, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Black Hills Stock Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Blackhawk Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Boehler Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Bow K ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Brandywine Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Butler Creek Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49, 57Cattlemen’s Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 32, 33C-Cross Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Cedar Top ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Chimney Butte ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 45Circle M Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Circle S ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 43CJ&L Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Country Boy Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Cranview Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 45Crawfish Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cunningham, ronn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47D Bar D Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 45Danell Diamond Six ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Davidson Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55DDM Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42DMD Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Double Bar H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Dromgoole’s Heaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Eagle Pass ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Elk Creek Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Flying H Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64GAIN/Balancer Bull Futurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Gallaway Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Gelbvieh Bar None ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Gelbvieh Bull Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Gelbvieh Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Goettlich Gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Golden Buckle Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Green Hills Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45GS ridge Top ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22H&H Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Handel Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Hart Farm Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Hartland Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Hickory Hill Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Hill Top Haven Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Hojer Gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Igenity/Merial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Iowa Beef Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37J Bar M Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44J&D Kerstiens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42J&K Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Judd ranch Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 33Jumping Cow Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Kalina Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Kal-Kota ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Kitley Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Kleinschmidt Farms Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . .41, 44Knoll Crest Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Lambert, Doak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Lemke Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Leonhardt Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Linquist Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 42Little Bull Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Little Windy Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Locust Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Lone oak Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Longleaf Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45M&P Gelbvieh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Maple Hill Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Markes Family Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Martin Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Mettler Sale Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Middle Creek Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Miller, Jason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47MMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 47National CUP Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

NDGA Golden rule Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15NN Bar ranch Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Nowack Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44NS ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46oswald ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Paulsen Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Pine ridge Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Poker City ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Pope Farms Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Post rock Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Prairie Hills Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Purple Haven Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 24raasch Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43rippe Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6ritchey Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48r-Jar Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45rocky Top Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44rotert/Harriman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44San Juan ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Schafer Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 44Schroeder ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Seedstock Plus LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Seuferer Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43South Texas Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Spring Valley Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Swanson Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Swenson, Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Taubenheim Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 62Thorstenson Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 46TNT Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Treble W ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Triple K Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 43Triple L Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Two Step ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43VanWinkle Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Volek Gelbvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Wattis ranch LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46White Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Wilkinson Gelbvieh ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Williams Land & Cattle Auction . . . . . . . . .47

The following individuals joined the American Gelbvieh Association and American Gelbvieh Junior Association during the month of November. Junior members are denoted with an asterisk (*).

IllinoisFecht Farm Cattle Co., Carthage

KansasLawrence Seedstock Company, Kansas CityStaci DeGeer, ErieJace Miller, Stockton

Kentucky*James Walther, Russellville

Mississippi*Kory Chase Hawkins, Belzoin

MissouriRnJ Cattle Co., BrowningChilds Cattle Company, Reeds

MontanaHolmesland Ranch, Sun River

NebraskaMead Gelbvieh, Wood River

North Dakota*Shawn Berger, Mandan

Oklahoma*Joseph Rupp, PerryFullers Rock Creek Cattle Co., Sapulpa

TennesseeClifford Vincent, Evansville

TexasKG Cattle, Warren

new membersNew Members

19th Annual Production SaleTuesday, February 2, 2009 • 1 p.m. CST at The Ranch

23685 Sartoria Road • Amherst, NEPick Your New Herdsires From 100 Thick-Made Muscular Gelbvieh & Balancer® (60) Bulls with Growth, Balance and Great “Gradability”

30 Open Balancer® Females • Many Show Prospects

AuctioneerTracy Harl

(402) 461-3575

92U — Moderate deep and thick made 3/4 son of Black Impact.

32U — Large framed attractive son of Boyd on Target.

46U — Very thick made impressive 3/4 son of Gunnison.

115U — Long spined heavy muscled high perfomance balancer bull by

Kraye Ambush.

36U — Calving ease son of Gunnison.

Bulls Stay FREE

‘til April 1st.

TAUBENHEIM GELBVIEH

Dale & Jeannette308/826-4771

E-mail: [email protected]

Mike & Renee(Cell) 308/ 233-4704 • (H) 308/826-5185


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

Look for us in

Denver!

19th Annual Production SaleTuesday, February 2, 2009 • 1 p.m. CST at The Ranch

23685 Sartoria Road • Amherst, NEPick Your New Herdsires From 100 Thick-Made Muscular Gelbvieh & Balancer® (60) Bulls with Growth, Balance and Great “Gradability”

30 Open Balancer® Females • Many Show Prospects

AuctioneerTracy Harl

(402) 461-3575

92U — Moderate deep and thick made 3/4 son of Black Impact.

32U — Large framed attractive son of Boyd on Target.

46U — Very thick made impressive 3/4 son of Gunnison.

115U — Long spined heavy muscled high perfomance balancer bull by

Kraye Ambush.

36U — Calving ease son of Gunnison.

Bulls Stay FREE

‘til April 1st.

TAUBENHEIM GELBVIEH

Dale & Jeannette308/826-4771


Mike & Renee(Cell) 308/ 233-4704 • (H) 308/826-5185


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

Look for us in

Denver!

JumpingCowGelbvieh.com

Grant Thayer, Owner(303) 621-2058


Brad Ridinger, ManagerOffice: (719) 764-2327 • Cell: (303) 810-0582

E-mail: [email protected] THAT MEET THE CHALLENGE

Ramah, Colorado

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