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THE TIME IS NOW! Make your vote count in Lincoln.

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Advancing Livestock Media Professionals

October 2016, Volume 31, Number 2

10 Over The Fence with Rodger and Lindy Schroeder By Angela Vesco

18 Notice of the American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting

20 Mark Your Calendars for the AGA National Convention! The 46th Annual AGA National Convention will be held November 30 through December 2, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

22 Candidates Compete for a Spot on the AGA Board of Directors

38 The Use of Technology to Improve Cow Herd and Feedlot Efficiency By Connor Durham, winner of the intermediate division creative writing contest from this summer’s AGJA Dirt Road Classic

44 AGA’s New Home Take a look inside of the new AGA office in Broomfield, Colorado.

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INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

6 Flying Without GPS: The Old Way Just Doesn’t Cut It View from the Board by President Neal Pearson

8 The Time is Now! From the Corner Office by Myron Edelman

14 All Things DNA Data Bulletin by Kim Rounds

28 The First Rules Out in the Field by William McIntosh

34 Juniors, Join us in Lincoln!r Junior Connection by Colton Spencer

40 I’m a commercial producer, what value do I get from buying bulls that have Genomic-Enhanced EPD’s? Commercial Corner Post by Angela Vesco

48 Quick Fixes for Common Hiccups when Registering Progeny Registry Tips ‘N Tricks by Mary Bea Martin

FIELD DAYS AND SHOWS29 North Dakota and Minnesota Host Joint Field Day36 Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual Summer Tour 46 NE/KS Midwest States Show

350 Interlocken Blvd., Ste. 200 • Broomfield, CO 80021Main phone: 303-465-2333 • Fax: 303-465-2339

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DIRECTORS

ASSOCIATION STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Emily Griffiths (2014) Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552

[email protected]

Dennis Gustin (2016) Mandan, ND • 701-663-7266

[email protected]

Bob Hart (2014) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530

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Andy LeDoux (2015) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564 [email protected]

David Martin (2014) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950

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Andrea Murray (2016) Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601

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Dustin Rippe (2015) Belleville, KS • 316-323-4874 [email protected]

Lowell Rogers (2015) Seminary, MS • 601-270-4152 [email protected]

Randy Sienknecht (2016) Gladbrook, IA • 319-290-3763 [email protected]

Jeff Swanson (2016) Oxford, NE • 308-290-3763 [email protected]

Walter Teeter (2014) Mt. Ulla, NC • 704-236-7980 [email protected]

Neal Pearson, President (2015) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 [email protected]

Scott Starr, V. President (2016) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293

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Duane Strider, Secretary (2015) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 [email protected]

Grant Thayer, Treasurer (2014) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 [email protected]

Myron Edelman Executive Director

[email protected] (ex. 480)

Terisa Abrahams Office Operations Coordinator


Mary Bea Martin Member Services Specialist

Junior Activities Coordinator [email protected] (ex. 481)

Kari White Genetic Programs Coordinator


Kim Rounds Data Services Specialist


Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions Coordinator/Graphic Design [email protected] (ex. 486)

Rebecca Mettler Editorial Content Coordinator [email protected] 940-255-5471

Megan Slater Public Relations Coordinator [email protected] (ex. 485)

William McIntosh Marketing Coordinator [email protected] 502-867-3132

Angela Vesco Commercial Marketing Specialist [email protected] (ex. 484)

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As you read this issue of Gelbvieh World, you will notice it pertains to the upcoming national

convention. Before I give you my thoughts on the annual meeting, I want to recount something that happened to me on a recent flight to Denver.

This flight originated in Watertown, South Dakota, with a stop in Pierre. Here is where things became interesting. After an additional 14 people had boarded and a little time elapsed, the captain shut down the plane’s engines. Now having flown numerous times, not once on any of those flights did the plane’s engines ever shut off. A passenger then said, “must be saving fuel.” I thought to myself, not likely.

After a considerable amount of time, the pilot came on the intercom and told us the computer that runs the GPS system was not working, but not to worry, we will still make the flight to Denver employing Flintstone navigation. For those that don’t remember the Flintstones, and in particular Fred, I now began to worry, because Fred Flintstone had a way of getting lost on almost every adventure he ever took. The pilot’s statement of using landmarks to get to Denver seemed logical, but he forgot one thing that made this seem an impossible accomplishment; that one forgotten thing was the cloud cover. The landmarks that I presumed he was going to use were interstate highways and rivers; both of which could be seen from 30,000 feet. Having flown over this area

and driven through it, I know that both landmarks run east to west. When the cloud cover cleared and I looked down, I saw as we flew over one of the rivers that we were in a perpendicular position to the

river; course correction occurred. The next landmark was Interstate 80, but this splits off to I-76. Yep, we followed I-80 for a while. Soon realizing the mistake, we altered our course again. This time, we found I-76. Hurray! We’re on the right path to Denver.

Much like a plane’s GPS system is critical to fly the correct course under heavy cloud cover, the annual meeting works to steer the AGA in the correct direction for the success of the AGA membership and customers. Because, in a way, this meeting sets

the GPS for the AGA staff and AGA Board of Directors to pursue the correct course. The committee meetings, the discussion and actions taken are and always have been the guideline for the future of the AGA.

Another critical function of the annual meeting is the election of AGA

Board of Directors members. By and thru, this process brings fresh ideas and ways of looking at things. So I encourage everyone to read the board candidate bios, cast your vote in person and vote for the candidates that you feel can best serve, navigate and land the AGA into the future.

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Flying Without GPS: The Old Way Just

Doesn’t Cut It

By Neal Pearson

Another critical function of the annual meeting is the election of

AGA Board of Directors members. By and thru, this process brings fresh ideas

and ways of looking at things.

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Did you attend the American Gelbvieh Association National Convention last year held in Kansas City?

Did you know that convention attendance and voting at the AGA annual meeting was more than doubled last year compared to the year before? The time is now to become part of the excitement at the AGA, advance your operation and maximize the benefit of your AGA membership.

Everywhere you look, someone is talking about the general election. As a U.S. citizen, you have the right to vote on candidates and ballot initiatives that impact you. As important as that may sound, only 53.6 percent of U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote did so in the 2012 general election. The U.S. only ranks 27th in the world among more developed countries in voting percentage.

Equate the general election to the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). The parallels include: farmers and ranchers like living in the U.S., they understand that being in the cattle business is a way of life, and know an election outcome does influence their financial wellbeing and can change the value and marketing of their product. So then it would make sense that AGA members would want to participate in the AGA National Convention to help shape the future of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed and vote to elect leaders of our association? After all, wouldn’t your one of 1,000 votes as an AGA member more greatly impact your livestock operation than your one of 318 million votes impact your U.S. citizenship? But here’s the bad news, while the participants doubled last year at our national convention compared to the prior year, still only about 12 percent of the AGA membership participated in the annual meeting. As you can see, we still have work to do.

The cattle breed association world is well documented for being difficult to maneuver and unify due to the wide range of size of operations, geographic diversity, goals set by each breeder for their respective operations and the purpose for being an association member. That difficulty is magnified by rapid changes in scientific advancement, weather conditions, and of course, monumental changes in cattle markets. Right now producers are grasping for every dollar available at each stage of the beef supply chain. The services available through the AGA arebeneficial for identifying where those dollars can be found.

Perhaps one of the most important convention topics

this year will be the presentation of a new strategic plan. Now, more than ever, the AGA has an obligation to the beef industry to provide sound science for genetic selection, proficient management tools for members and customers as

well as marketing avenues and tools, not only for AGA members but also our commercial industry customers. In the future, the AGA also needs to consider potential services for the feeder and packer sector of the industry. Over the past two years, AGA has clearly begun focusing on participating in the beef industry as a contributor of genetic, management and marketing tools at a much higher level. AGA has aligned with industry partners such as National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, CattleFax and RFD TV to broaden AGA’s demographic reach. The AGA has further developed partnerships with video auction companies and traditional sale barns to identify and highlight Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. DNA tools for commercial ranchers, such as the Maternal Edge Female Profile, and herd management capability through $mart Select Service is now available.

The AGA, like most breeds, has made directional changes over the years. Over time leadership in any membership organization can change, which makes it difficult to stay the course. The complete support of the AGA membership will accelerate the speed at which we can grow as a viable source of genetic information and industry service. That support starts with each member participating in events like AGA National Convention. Committee meetings held at convention provide an avenue for members to learn about each segment of the AGA and allows breeders to directly address leadership regarding particular matters like breed improvement, AGA marketing, finance and national events. The annual meeting gives members a voting voice to elect the AGA Board of Directors. The staff has also worked diligently to prepare educational programs and tours relevant to all AGA stakeholders.

Just like exercising your right to vote as a U.S. citizen in the general election, the time is now for you to attend the AGA National Convention. The time is now to solidify your place in the beef industry as a seedstock supplier and shape the future of the AGA.

I cordially invite each of you to attend the 46th Annual AGA National Convention and annual meeting. Sincerely,

Myron Edelman

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Meet a family that has deep ranching roots in southeastern Wyoming, the Schroeders. Rodger and

Lindy Schroeder of Chugwater, Wyoming, have a very intriguing family history that is rich with Western culture.

The history of the ranch started in 1881 when Lindy’s great-grandfather came to Wyoming from Scotland via Canada in search of a prosperous life. Lindy’s great-grandparents homesteaded the original place of 3,000 acres. During the same period, a neighbor to the north homesteaded the Diamond Ranch, which would later become a part of Lindy’s grandparent’s ranch. The Diamond Ranch was known for breeding and raising some of the finest driving horses that were sold to wealthy people in the East. The Diamond Ranch also produced the original Clydesdale horses that were sold to Budweiser Brewing Company, hence the beginning of the legendary Clydesdale image we all know today.

Lindy’s grandmother, Rissa, was described to be an extremely hard working woman that would “out-work and out-think most men.” Through her strong will and work ethic, Rissa grew the family ranch to well over 60,000 acres. In 1944, Rissa was buying land ranging from $1 to $18/acre. Of course, at the time, people told

Rissa that she was crazy to be buying land for such an high price of $18/acre.

Today, the family operation is split between Lindy and her two sisters’ families. Rodger and Lindy live in

a beautiful two-story stone house built in 1890 on the original homestead. Today, Rodger and Lindy run Balancer® cattle and have been very successful. Shortly after Rodger and Lindy returned to the ranch in 1976, they began raising Gelbvieh cattle.

What brought you to the Gelbvieh breed?The Schroeders bought their first Gelbvieh bull out

of the pens in The Yards at the National Western Stock Show in 1981. Rodger said they “like the Gelbvieh for their milk, their meat, their disposition, and their structure.” That first bull they bought from the Stock Show was a long-time resident on their ranch and always produced consistent calves.

What does your program look like today with Gelbvieh genetics?

Today, the Schroeders raise Balancer cattle. Rodger said that they had almost a pure Gelbvieh herd and wanted to crossbreed, so naturally, the Balancer was a great fit for them. Lindy states that “anything with a bad attitude will be culled.” The Schroeder family has no tolerance for cows that are not calm.

What makes your program unique? The Schroeders put a strict 21-day breeding season in

place for their heifers. If the heifers are not bred within the 21 days, they will be sold. As they mature, the older females will get two heat cycles to breed back. If those cows miss that season, they will be sold as well. The tight calving season makes the calves uniform says Lindy. Rodger also said that they contribute the herd’s high fertility from the Gelbvieh genetics.

How do the Balancer cattle handle the windy Wyoming winter?

“The cows have to eat the grass. The wind will blow the snow away so that the ground is exposed where the grass is. The cattle are protected by the hills from the wind for the most part,” Rodger said. One of the main phenotypic features the Schroeders look for in their cattle

Over The Fence with Rodger and Lindy

Schroeder

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is structure. Cattle in that type of environment have to be pretty self-sufficient. The big, vast pastures require cattle that can travel well; the Schroeders have found that in Balancer cattle.

Do you ever know how your cattle perform after selling them on the video auction?

For the past two years, the Schroeders have been receiving information back on their cattle once they have been sold through Cattle Country Video. Their buyers have

stated that the health of their calves going into the feedyard has been exceptional, and the calves have converted feed well. The Balancer calves have also harvested with a notably high percentage of USDA Choice carcasses.

The Schroeder family has put together a great program in southeastern Wyoming. They have invested a lot of hard work into creating a place that sets a great example for others living the ranching lifestyle. With the deep heritage of the family and the strong passion for ranching in the next generation of the family, the ranch started in 1881 will surely carry on well into the future. D

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For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer® or Southern Balancer® bulls, females and feeder cattle, contact:

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Angela VescoCommercial Marketing

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AGA’s New AddressThe AGA national office has relocated. The AGA’s new

address is:350 Interlocken Blvd, Suite 200

Broomfield, CO 80021

Catch AGA’s Episode of “The American Rancher”Mark your calendar for Monday, October 3, 2016 at

8:00 p.m. CDT to watch the premiere of the AGA’s “The American Rancher” episode on RFD-TV (Dish channel 231 and DirecTV channel 345).

Put Email Marketing to Work for Your Sale or EventAdvertise your upcoming sale or event, top lots, or

program with a Gelbvieh Sales Email Blast. Emails are sent to almost 3,000 email addresses including breeders, commercial producers, and industry professionals throughout the country. Send in an existing ad or have Gelbvieh Media Productions design one for you. The calendar fills up quickly during sale season so be sure to contact Megan Slater at [email protected] or Lynn Valentine at [email protected] to schedule yours today.

Registration Certificate Printing Option Now AvailableThe option to have calf registration certificates printed

at the time of registration, mailed from the AGA office and sent to the address listed on the member’s account is now available. If you wish to receive this service, simply check the registration certificate box on the birth recording queue screen when recording the animal.

The print certificate button is located after the sire information and before the herd prefix entry-box in the

birth-recording screen. Members are still able to print official registration

certificates at home through the AGA Online Registry Service. To print a certificate, go to the animal’s detail screen and click ‘view certificate’ which can be found under the animal’s information above the tabs in the middle of the screen. The certificate may take a moment to appear. Once the certificate appears on the screen, the print icon will be on the upper right side of the screen.

Scholarship Available Each year the Jimmy Christopher Memorial

Scholarship awards up to three $1,000 scholarships to deserving applicants that reside east of the Mississippi River. The recipients will be announced at the 2016 NAILE Showcase Gelbvieh & Balancer® Sale on Saturday, November 12. Visit the Scholarship page under the Juniors section on www.gelbvieh.org. Applications are due October 10 and should be sent to the American Gelbvieh Junior Association, Attn: Mary Bea Martin at 350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 200, Broomfield, CO 80021.

Dam of Merit/Dam of DistinctionCongratulations to all American Gelbvieh Association

(AGA) members who own and/or have bred a female that qualified for this year’s Dam of Merit (DOM) or Dam of Distinction (DOD) awards. Of the 38,184 active cows in the AGA herdbook, 2,166 cows qualified as Dams of Merit and 377 qualified as Dams of Distinction.

Visit the online registry system to download your DOM/DOD report to view females in your herd who have qualified for this recognition. The annual DOM and DOD Honor Roll, which includes a complete list

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of owners of Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction as well as a listing of the top 20 breeders and owners of recognized dams will be featured in the November issue of Gelbvieh World.

Gelbvieh Arrival Trey David Sickler was born July 7th, 2016 to Klint

and Maralee Sickler of Prairie Hills Gelbvieh. Trey weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20.75 inches. Trey was welcomed home by his big sister Kylee (5), and big brother Emerson (3), as well as proud grandparents Galen and Marcia Sickler.

Passing of a Gelbvieh LegendBernard “Bud” Beastrom of Pierre, South Dakota

passed away on Sunday, August 7 at Mary House Nursing Home in Pierre. Bud was a pioneer Gelbvieh breeder and played in an instrumental role in ensuring the future of the American Gelbvieh Association by giving up his hat, which now resides in the AGA headquarters office, to pass around during a board meeting to raise funds for the association. This hat is now a reminder of the lean years in the past and the perseverance it took to keep the association going. Bud served eight years on the AGA Board of Directors. Bud and his wife Thelma were inducted to the American Gelbvieh Association Hall of Fame in 1995.

Below is Bud Beastrom’s obituary. The AGA’s thoughts and prayers are with the Beastrom family.Bernard “Bud” Beastrom (March 21, 1926 - August 7, 2016) Funeral services for Bernard “Bud” Beastrom, long-time

Pierre area rancher and farmer, were held Friday, Aug. 12, at Community Bible Church, Pierre. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Pierre. Memorial contributions may be made in Bud’s name to Avera St. Mary’s Hospital Oncology Dept., 801 E. Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. Bud entered glory on Aug. 7, 2016 from Mary House Nursing Home,

Pierre.Bernard Merle Beastrom, more commonly known as “Bud”, was born March 21, 1926 in Sturgis, SD, to William and Hilda (Burki) Beastrom. Bud grew up and was educated in the Highmore/Harrold area, later graduating from Agie School at SDSU in Brookings. After graduation, Bud returned to farming in the Highmore area, marrying Thelma Charlson there on Nov. 24, 1946. They farmed/ranched there until moving to their current operation near Pierre in 1960. Bud and Thelma raised five children on the farm, Sharon, Jim, Betty, Terry and Jon.Bud was a pioneer Gelbvieh breeder, and was in the American Gelbvieh Hall of Fame and and was also on the National Gelbvieh Cattle Board. Bud also raised Targhee sheep and was a National Sheep Shearer’s Winner and was in the Targhee Sheep Hall of Fame.Bud was very active in the farming community in this area and around the country, being a part of numerous organizations and receiving awards including: SD State University Family of the Year, a 40 year 4-H leader, a member of the County Fair Board, the Buckeye School Board, former board member and past president of the Federal Land Bank and long-time mason and shriner. He and Thelma were long-time philanthropists, receiving the Pierre area Philanthropist’s of the year award in 2014.Bud enjoyed in his spare time, wood carving, cards, golf and traveling, but most of all Bud would want to be known as a devoted believer and follower of Jesus Christ. He is now enjoying eternity with his Saviour.Those left to mourn his passing include his wife of 70 years, Thelma; his children, Sharon (Barry) Markl, Fountain Hills, AZ, Jim (Barb),Pierre, Betty (Dana) Stromberg, Peoria, AZ, Terry (Leonda), Pierre and Jon (Theresa), Pierre, along with 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and special niece, Candy (Russell) Spaid.

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For the rest of the country, fall means football, pumpkin spice lattes, scarves, and cooler weather.

While cattle producers may enjoy many of those aspects of fall, it also means anxiously checking the mailbox for catalogs or scrambling to get your information off to the printer; another sale season is upon us! With more and more sales using Genomic-enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs) in their sales and other DNA testing that meets or exceeds our requirements for herd sires, I wanted to take this chance (hopefully before sale season gets too chaotic) to give everyone a quick overview of DNA testing, from the process to understanding results, by answering some frequently asked questions.

How long does it take to get results back?Results typically take about 3 weeks after the

samples to get to the lab, go through a series of tests, are interpreted, and then posted as a completed result. That being said, however, as our volume increases close to fall and spring sale seasons, that turnaround time does tend to slow down. Budget for an a little bit of extra time during busy periods of the year to be safe and make sure that your catalog has all of the information you want buyers to see.

What happens once I send the lab the samples I collected?

I recently toured Geneseek in Lincoln, Nebraska (and you can too, during the AGA annual convention!) where I got an in-depth tour of the process in which a sample goes through from the moment it comes through the doors until it is stored in the freezer after testing is complete. Each sample enters the reception area and is then sorted based on what tests are being performed. The sample then goes on to be broken down into the actual genetic material which is analyzed. This means that someone punches every single blood card and collects hair follicles from each sample—all done by hand. Once those samples are punched, it takes a few days to break them down into material that can actually be analyzed.

After this entire process, the actual DNA is put through a series of tests, depending on what you requested. After this, the results (which look like an elaborate scheme of dots) are translated into the results that you see

on the AGA Online Registry Service.

What does “NR” mean in my results?“NR” means No Result. This is posted after the lab

has attempted to run a sample multiple times, but is not successful. Common reasons for sample failure might be a sample that is too small or sample contaminated (fecal matter in tail hair samples is a common contaminate).

How do I get a good sample? Is there a sample type the lab prefers?

Tissue samples are now the preferred collection method for DNA sample sent to Geneseek. However, blood samples are also a preferred method over hair samples.

Tissue Samples: Recently, the industry has revamped the process of tissue sample storage, allowing them to be kept on file and pulled from in the future. There are a few companies, (one is Allflex USA), who have created a simple way to collect those samples with a tool that looks and operates much like a tag gun. Tissue sampling also has the fastest turnaround time, lowest sample failure rate, and most accurate results amongst all forms of DNA testing. Geneseek is now encouraging the use of tissue sampling because of the new collection and storage protocols.

Blood samples: The lab also prefers a blood sample over hair, and that can also lead to a faster turnaround time, as those samples are slightly less labor-intensive to prepare once at the lab. Many people prefer to collect blood from the back side of the ear, as it is easier to clean. Prick the vein in the ear with a clean needle and let a few drops fall into the circle on the card. Avoid over saturating the card; it should only take a few drops to fill the circle. Allow for the card to dry before closing and sending the card.

Hair samples: Collecting enough hair follicles is very important. The lab requests 20-30 follicles (the root of the hair). The best way to get a good follicle from a tail is to pull “up and away” from the switch of the tail. Place the follicles directly onto the clear, adhesive portion of the card, keeping it as clean as possible.

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avoid mix-ups!

How do I test a commercial animal?A commercial DNA Testing Form can be printed

from the Genetic Technologies tab at www.gelbvieh.org. We offer multiple tests including the Maternal Edge profile, which ranks female’s traits on a score from 1-10 to use in breeding and selection decisions. All of our standard DNA tests are also available to commercial producers on this testing form. Also, Smart Select Services is an affordable way for commercial producers to manage their DNA results and herd information in an online registry.

DNA is quickly becoming commonplace on seedstock operations and we are so grateful for all of our breeders who have stepped up and are actively participating in progressive beef industry practices. Happy Sale Season! And, don’t forget to join us November 30 through December 2, 2016 for the 46th Annual AGA National Convention taking place in Lincoln, Nebraska. The GeneSeek tour will take place on Friday, December 2, 2016. D

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Schedule: Animals in place by: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 @

7:00 p.m.Check-in: Thursday, January 5, 2017 @ 8 a.m.Junior Show: Saturday, January 7, 2017 @ 8 a.m.Pen Bull Show: Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 9 a.m.National Sale: Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 6 p.m.Open Show: Monday, January 9, 2017 @ 8 a.m.All entry fees ($55 per entry) must be paid to the

National Western Stock Show. NO money should be sent to the AGA!

November 1, 2016: deadline for DNA on National Sale entries

November 20, 2016: NWSS entries close; deadline for JUNIOR breeding heifers to be in the name and possession of the junior exhibitor.

December 15, 2016: deadline for having the animal recorded under the name of the exhibitor for the OPEN SHOW

Look for more information on www.gelbvieh.org and in future issues of Gelbvieh World. If you have any questions please call Angela Vesco at 303.465.2333.

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Pursuant to Article VII, Paragraph A (2), of the bylaws of the American Gelbvieh Association,

this serves as the official notice and call of the annual membership meeting.

The annual meeting will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, commencing at 2:00 p.m. The location for the 2016 annual meeting is the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S. 13th street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The meeting will be held during the American Gelbvieh Association National Convention.

The purpose of the meeting shall be the election of directors to fill the offices of those directors whose terms are expiring or which are presently vacant, to ratify the previous actions of the Board of Directors, and for the transaction of other business as may properly come before the meeting. AGA members in

good standing are eligible to participate at the 46th AGA annual meeting.

The nominating committee will announce the slate of nominees to fill five positions on the AGA Board of Directors, may be found on page 22 of this October Gelbvieh World along with their personal profiles. Further nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting prior to the election of the AGA Board of Directors.

Any member who is unable to attend the AGA annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email or fax for election of directors only. To obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her application for an absentee ballot to the American Gelbvieh Association office (350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite #200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021) not more than 60 days (October 1, 2016) nor less than 10 business days (November 18, 2016) prior to the annual meeting. Any member that requests an absentee ballot must be in good standing with the Association at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. Sealed ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 25, 2016 to be counted at the annual meeting, during AGA Board of Directors’ election to be held Friday, December 1, 2016.

Sincerely,

Myron G. Edelman Executive Director American Gelbvieh Association

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American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) members and Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders won’t want

to miss the 46th Annual AGA National Convention taking place November 30 through December 2, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

This convention, themed “Meeting Modern Industry Demands” is sure to provide lots of educational, networking and planning sessions designed for the betterment of the Gelbvieh and Balancer breed. This year’s convention is the second year in recent history for a standalone event and the AGA has worked all year to provide attendees with a bigger and better event.

The 46th annual convention, to be held at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, begins on Wednesday afternoon with the start of the committee meetings. However, all members are invited to attend the AGA Board of Directors meetings taking place Tuesday and Wednesday.

The highlight of Wednesday is the AGA 101 and kick-off reception. The kick-off reception is being held in conjunction with this year’s AGA 101 event will take place on Wednesday, November 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. This event will include a Lincoln welcome, an AGA welcome, overview of convention events and more. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

The 2nd Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup will be an event you won’t want to miss. This educational symposium is tailored especially to fit the interest and needs of commercial bull customers, feeders and beef industry partners. This year’s focus will provide commercial marketing insight from some of the industry’s top professionals on ways to add value to cattle at various points along the beef supply chain. This year’s roundup will also feature a market outlook presented by CattleFax.

Another event that’s new to this year’s convention is the Bull Pen Session, which will be held on the evening of Thursday, December 1, 2016 following the conclusion of the 2nd Annual Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup. This networking event will take place at Blue Blood Brewing Company and will be a great way to mingle with the Cattlemen’s Profit Roundup presenters and other convention attendees. Blue Blood Brewing Company is a local brewery and restaurant located a short drive from the hotel.

The convention will host traditional events as well. Below

is a listing of the reoccurring events at convention:.Committee meetings: All committee meetings will be

held during convention. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. It doesn’t matter if you are on a committee, or would just like to become a more involved AGA member; we hope you join us for the committee sessions. An association is only as strong as it’s members’ participation and enthusiasm for the organization.

State association meeting: All members of Gelbvieh state associations are welcomed at the state association meeting. Members will discuss methods of promotion and marketing to further the reach of Gelbvieh and Balancer on a regional level. Information regarding resources available from the AGA to assist regional associations will also be provided.

AGA and American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) Board of Directors meetings: Members are welcomed to sit in on the board of directors meetings for both the AGA and the AGF.

Annual AGA membership meeting: Members are encouraged to attend the Annual Membership Meeting where the members of the AGA Board of Directors will be elected. In addition, this meeting will also provide an update on the Association.

Friday, December 2, 2016 offers convention attendees the unique experience of touring GeneSeek, the AGA’s official DNA lab, which is headquartered in Lincoln. Tour participants will be provided the opportunity to see the step-by-step process in which DNA samples go through once arriving at the lab for testing.

To cap off Friday’s scheduled events and to close out the convention, AGA will be hosting an evening awards banquet complete with dinner to celebrate the achievements of our membership and customers. Awards will be presented to the newest AGA Hall of Fame inductee, the Breeder of the Year and Commercial Producer of the Year. The event will also include a chance for members to bet on the winning steers of the AGF Steer Challenge and Scale & Rail Contest. A calcutta will be held during the awards banquet, so be ready to place your bets!

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7:30 a.m.8:30-10:00 a.m. 10:00-11:30 a.m. 12:00 noon 1:00-4:30 p.m.6:00-8:00 p.m.

Gelbvieh Profit Partners Shareholders MeetingMember Education Commmittee MeetingBreed Improvement Committee MeetingLunchCattlemen’s Profit RoundupBull Pen Session at Blue Blood Brewing Company

Wednesday, November 30, 20168:00 a.m.-12:00 noon1:00-2:00 p.m. 2:00-2:30 p.m. 2:30-2:45 p.m. 2:45-3:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 5:30-8:00 p.m.

AGA Board of Directors MeetingNational Show/National Sale CommitteeFinance CommitteeBreakRules and Bylaws CommitteeBreed Promotion CommitteeAGA 101 & Kick-Off Reception

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Friday, December 2, 20168:00-8:30 a.m. 8:00-10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon2:00-4:00 p.m.4:00-4:30 p.m.6:00-10:00 p.m.

State Association MeetingAmerican Gelbvieh Foundation Board of Directors MeetingGeneSeek TourAGA Annual MeetingAGA Board of Directors MeetingAwards Banquet

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The American Gelbvieh Association nominating committee recommends the following seven

candidates to fill the five open positions on the AGA Board of Directors. Additional nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting.

Emily Griffiths, Indiana (seeking re-election)Walter Teeter, North Carolina (seeking re-election)John Carrel, MontanaSamee Charriere, WashingtonLeland Clark, KansasDoug Hughes, VirginiaKlint Sickler, North DakotaThe election for the AGA Board of Directors will

take place during the AGA annual meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, during the AGA National Convention: Meeting Modern Industry Demands.

Members in attendance are asked to pick up their ballots 30 minutes prior to the annual meeting.

Members unable to attend the annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email, or fax for election of directors. In order to obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit their request no more than 60 days (October 1, 2016), nor less than 10 days (November 18, 2016) prior to the annual meeting, and must be in good standing with the Association at least 60 days prior to the annual meeting. Ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2016. D

Emily Griffiths, IndiannaI am a fourth generation

cattle producer and along with my parents, Carl and Rebecca Griffiths, own and operate 3G Ranch in Kendallville, Indiana. Our primary income has always been through the sale of

continental bulls to commercial cattlemen both private treaty and through consignment sales. We extensively use the show ring as a marketing tool to promote our operation, however our purebred cattle are still expected to perform under our imposed commercial conditions. As a family we have been committed for 35 years to building a unique “brand” of cattle that is focused on marketing value added cattle to a repeat customer base.

I am currently employed as the livestock manager at the Indiana State Fair with responsibilities for 29,000 livestock entries shown by 10,000 exhibitors and their

agricultural education impact on an average of 850,000 fair-going consumers. I have supervision for a $900,000 budget and 300 direct report fair-time employees. Previously, I was employed as the director of industry relations at the Ohio Beef Council managing commodity relationships with foodservice, retail and influencer groups.

As I reflect on my first term on the board I am fortunate to have been involved in discussions and decisions about a number of progressive programs and strategic resolutions. However, I am not basing my choice to re-run on the progress achieved but rather the work that still needs done.

I think that there are two key areas that breed stakeholders (membership, board and staff) can collectively continue to focus on moving forward: commercial acceptance and commitment to our membership. To continue to remain relevant, it is an important time in the industry to promote Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle as value added option specifically within the feedlot, packing, and retail segments creating pull through demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle in the commercial marketplace. While strengthening interest

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in our product, we must also serve the membership the board represents by identifying tools our current members need to remain profitable while also continuing to cultivate the next generation of the Gelbvieh breeders and leaders.

If you share a similar vision, I would appreciate your vote.

Walter Teeter, North Carolina

I appreciate the opportunity to seek re-election to the AGA Board of Directors. I am a third generation cattle producer. I grew up on a 400 mama

cow Hereford operation that produced two national champion bulls. Together with my wife, Lee, and my sons Garrett, Justin, and Austin, we operate Green Hills Gelbvieh. We run about 300 head of Gelbvieh, Balancer®, and commercial cattle. We bought our first Gelbvieh cow in 1986, the same year Lee and I married. We have been members of the AGA since 1989. We were members of the Southeast Gelbvieh Association and charter members of the North Carolina Gelbvieh Association. I have served as a board member and president of that organization. My kids have shown Gelbvieh cattle since Garrett and Justin were 5 and 4. We have helped organize and hold an AGJA regional and national show, so I understand that it takes lots of work to accomplish goals. I graduated from NC State University with degrees in mechanical engineering and economics. I am C.E.O. of Republic Refrigeration, Inc., which is one of the largest industrial refrigeration contracting companies in North America. It has completed projects in 44 states , Canada, and Mexico and employs more than 240 people. I am currently the chair elect for the board of directors of IIAR, which is a trade group that represents ammonia refrigeration users. I have been a Deacon and Elder in my church. I understand that to be successful you need to work together, determine what you do well, and do it better than the competition. To move our breed forward I feel we need to concentrate on our strengths and promote them. It would be an honor to continue to serve on the board and I would appreciate your vote.

John Carrel, MontanaI would like to extend

my gratitude to the nominating committee for presenting my name as a candidate for the American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors.

As owner of HC Cattle and a partner in Pine Coulee Bulls LLC and Rafter T Livestock LLP, I am concerned about Gelbvieh’s position in the overall cattle industry. I feel we must take an aggressive approach to solidify Gelbvieh’s position in the current cattle complex. This, in turn, will greatly help our positions as providers of both purebred and Balancer® seedstock.

Montana has seen a drop in the number of Gelbvieh breeders. This concerns me as our livelihood is contingent upon operating our seedstock, cow-calf, yearling and feeding operations. The Gelbvieh breed has much to offer but it is not recognized industry wide.

As the new manager of Beartooth Ranch in the early 1990’s I had limited exposure to the Gelbvieh breed. It did not take long to recognize the breeds positive attributes and I have been sold on Gelbvieh ever since. We need to duplicate this same experience with more commercial and seedstock producers. I work with commercial producers daily and understand the pivotal role they play in our seedstock business.

I will work with a “can do” attitude to restore Gelbvieh’s rightful place in the industry. At HC Cattle we are growing our Balancer herd. Gelbvieh have helped keep us in the cattle business. I want to help keep Gelbvieh in the cattle business.

I have served on numerous boards and with your support will continue to do my best to promote the Gelbvieh breed.

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Samee Charriere, Washington

When I was asked to run for the AGA Board of Directors I was both honored and excited. I became a Junior member in 1993 and in 2005

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh became an active member. Ledgerwood Gelbvieh was listed on the 50 largest registrations list this year. In 2013, we hosted our first private treaty opening day, selling around 40 Gelbvieh bulls annually since.

My husband Pete and I are active in promoting our ranch as well as the Gelbvieh breed at regional shows and exhibit cattle at the National Western Stock Show. We also own Rafter C Reds, a seedstock Red Angus operation, and run commercial cattle on my 5th generation family ranch. Our southeastern Washington location is a challenge and the reason I am in the seedstock business. My dad couldn’t find Gelbvieh bulls to run on the commercial cows so we bought some purebred cows. From those first cows my passion for the Gelbvieh breed grew.

My desire to be a board member for the AGA stems from my passion for Gelbvieh cattle. They are a unique breed that offers explosive muscle and make great cows that will breed back and wean a big calf year after year. Since implementing a three breed rotation on our commercial cows we have increased weaning weights, increased cow longevity, decreased percent open rate, and increased the uniformity and the marketability of our calf crop. Gelbvieh absolutely have a place in the commercial market, we just have to make that known to cattlemen.

I want to be part of the AGA Board of Directors to continue that outreach to cattlemen, to make our breed and its representatives visible and available. I am very active in the Pacific Northwest Gelbvieh Association, the Montana Gelbvieh Association, the Pomeroy FFA Alumni, and a member of the County FSA Committee. I also feel that being from the west and part of two state associations I can bring a different view to the board and represent a large number of members. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve on the board of directors and would appreciate your vote.

Leland Clark, KansasIt’s an honor to be

considered to serve on the AGA Board of Directors. I represent the fifth generation of my family to make their living from the land and livestock in north central Kansas. After being

a member of the livestock judging teams at both Colby Community College (where I was first introduced to Gelbvieh cattle) and Kansas State University, I graduated with a degree in Animal Science. For the past 31 years, I have greatly enjoyed a partnership with my dad, Bill, at our operation Post Rock Cattle Company. We purchased our first Gelbvieh cattle in 1981 and became AGA members in 1983. Today, we and maintain over 400 head of registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® cows and sell approximately 150 registered bulls annually.

Beginning in 1985, I served three terms on the Kansas Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors, twice as president. I’ve also served on many AGA committees. I’ve played an active part in keeping the Gelbvieh breed at the forefront of the Kansas seedstock industry. I served on the Kansas Beef Expo Board for several years, twice as chairman. I was also the chairman of the Post Rock Extension District #1. Ours was the first county in Kansas to join together to increase the quality of all extension office services while decreasing cost to the taxpayers. What began as ideas in a boardroom 20 years ago, now serves as a model for nearly one-third of Kansas counties served by extension districts.

If elected to the board my focus would always be to do what is best for the Gelbvieh breed while increasing the breed’s position in the beef industry. I know first-hand the importance of a strong junior program from which my kids have greatly benefitted. As a breed we must also recognize that the average member has around 25 cows. They are the backbone of the breed and they need to be included in the breed’s strategic plan. We must have a strong and united membership moving forward. I am passionate about the Gelbvieh breed. I assure I will dedicate the time required for the position and I would appreciate your consideration for the AGA Board of Directors.

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Doug Hughes, Virginia I live in Max Meadows,

Virginia, with my wonderful wife Sue. We have two daughters, two grandsons and a great grandson. I have recently retired from 35 years in the truck repair and

large wrecker business, which employed around 18 employees. Now, I’m living dream of farming and raising cattle 24/7.

We own and operate Little Windy Hill Farms and have been raising Gelbvieh cattle for 23 years in the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwest Virginia. I was raised up with Hereford cattle and showed Hereford steers in 4-H. As a young man early on in life, Sue and I had a herd of Charolais and dispersed them in the late 80’s after our daughter Chris completed showing Charolais cattle. We had a herd of black commercial cows after that and used Charolais bulls on them to make smokey calves. A friend asked me to keep a big, dark red Gelbvieh bull for him one year. We turned him out with the white bulls and that fall. His calves, which were black or red weaned just as heavy as the smokeys and brought more per pound. We then switched to Gelbvieh bulls and as the story goes we soon became a purebred Gelbvieh herd. We now run around 100 Gelbvieh, Balancer® and Angus cows along with 30 to 40 ET calves and we are having our 10th bull sale this November.

I helped to organize the Virginia Gelbvieh Association and held numerous offices there. I am a past president of the Breeders Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, presently president of our local VA BCIA Bull Test Board of Directors at Virginia Tech, on our local EXPO committee board, member of the Carroll-Grayson Cattlemen’s Association and past treasurer of the Max Meadows Ruritan Club.

I believe very strongly that Gelbvieh will be one of the breeds that will survive because they bring the table traits that are lacking in a lot of the other breeds and can produce what we can use in the future.

I am honored to have been nominated as a candidate for the AGA Board of Directors and if elected I will do my best to help move the Gelbvieh breed in a forward

direction. With 35 years of business experience, I am proficient in management, customer-based services and financials, which will come in handy on the AGA Board if elected.

Klint Sickler, North DakotaI would like to express

my gratitude to the nominating committee for allowing me to run for the AGA Board of Directors. As someone who has literally “grown up” in the Gelbvieh breed, it is always exciting

to take the next step and begin serving the membership. My wife, Maralee, and I operate Prairie Hills Gelbvieh

in southwest North Dakota. Our ranch is truly a family endeavor, with my parents – Galen & Marcia Sickler – being active partners in all parts of the ranch. We have been blessed with three wonderful children; Kylee (5), Emerson (3), and Trey (4 months). It is invigorating to watch the kids learn, grow, and become more deeply involved with the cattle.

I am the fifth generation involved with our ranch. Our Gelbvieh story began in 1985 with the purchase of a pair of heifers. Today we run 150 head of Gelbvieh cattle, and implant around 40 embryos. What sets our herd apart is that nearly every animal is a registered, purebred, Gelbvieh animal. We market our cattle through consignment sales throughout the U.S. and Canada, and annually sell 40 purebred bulls and select females through our sale in February.

No matter what color, percentage, or number you raise, we can all agree on the advantages of the Gelbvieh influence. By all accounts we are checking all the boxes to raise “the right kind”, but we still have not tasted the success of some of our competitors. We still have a long ways to go. This isn’t a job that rests solely on the office staff, the field reps, the board, or the breeders – rather we all need to work together. We need to focus less on competing against ourselves, and concentrate on growing our market share. The journey of a thousand

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Convention RegistrationOnline registration for the AGA National Convention

in Lincoln is available. Visit the Convention page under the Membership section of www.gelbvieh.org for the link to register. Early convention registration price is $85.00/adult, $35.00/junior (ages 8-21), and children seven and under are free. Early convention registration ends October 31. After this time prices will increase to $105/adult and $50/junior (ages 8-21), be sure to register early for the discounted pricing! Online convention registration will remain open until November 30 and registration at convention will be available.

steps begins today. I would greatly appreciate your support and

consideration, whether voting in person or through

absentee ballot. Please feel free to reach out to me through phone or email if there’s anything you’d like to discuss. I look forward to helping our breed take ‘the next step’!

Hotel Reservations and InformationA block of rooms is available at the convention site

hotel – The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel at the rate of $114.00/night plus tax. To reserve your room, click the link under Hotel Reservations on the AGA Convention page of www.gelbvieh.org or by calling the hotel at 402-474-7474. Be sure to book your room by November 9 to receive the group pricing. This rate includes a complimentary hot breakfast buffet for AGA guests staying at the hotel. The breakfast will be served in a designated meeting room. There is an onsite restaurant, Miller Time Pub & Grill. The hotel is located at 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, which is just blocks away from the Historic Haymarket district, home to good eats, plenty of shopping and great entertainment.

LINCOLN, NE NOV. 30-DEC. 2



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In life we often make things way too complicated. We overthink, we agonize, and we can read

too much into things. All of this self-inflicted complication leads to confusion and can make people feel overwhelmed. “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction,” Albert Einstein said. Life can be simpler if you let it. The basics that made people successful years ago will make you successful today.

The first rule of production: produce a product people see value in and want to buy. To do this you must recognize what cattle producers see as valuable today and what the market trends indicate what will be important in the future. Set goals to insure your product will fulfill your customer’s needs. If your customers want lower birth weights and heavy weaning weight you have got to select genetics that will accomplish that goal. Today we have more tools to help you identify and select for traits your customers see value in. Be sure you take advantage of all the tools and data available to you today to make your selection decisions.

The first rule of marketing: people have to know that you have something to sell and how they will benefit from it. It really is that simple! You can have the best cattle on the planet but if no one knows

that you have cattle, let alone great ones, you will not be successful. Marketing can be anything from farm and ranch signs, Facebook post, a website, print advertising, embroidered hats and gloves, and the

list goes on and on. Basically it is important for your operation to be visible. Hats and signs are a great way to stay in front of your audience but websites, print advertising and social media can tell your story. The greatest thing about websites is simply the amount of information you can include. A well designed website is eye-catching and easy to navigate. Remember in any form of promotion you choose, it is representing your ranch. Your website is your place to tell your story. You can let the world know who you are, what you do, and how they can benefit from it. I recommend that

in your print ads you use only the best photos that represent your program in the best positive light, and that you use the print ads to drive traffic to your website.

The first rule of customer service: treat people better than you expect to be treated. Put yourself in their shoes for a minute. If you had just bought a bull from someone, what kind of service would you like or expect? More than likely you would appreciate a phone call after the sale and periodically throughout the year to check on you and your satisfaction with your purchase. You may like for the seller to come out to your

farm or ranch to better understand your needs. What would you want to happen if there was a problem with the bull you bought? What compensation, if any would you expect? In those instances be more than fair, do more than you would expect. Unfortunately, there are people in this world that will try to take advantage of your good nature; you’re better off without those customers.

If you can do a good job in all three areas you will be successful. Don’t let today’s technology overwhelm you. Just remember the basic concepts are not hard, we just like to make them that way. D

The First Rules

By William McIntosh

The first rule of production: produce a product people see value in and want to

buy. To do this you must recognize what cattle producers see as valuable today and

what the market trends indicate will be important in the future.

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J & K GELBVIEH FARM, INC. Jerry & Karen Wilson

335 Gelbvieh Lane, Ava, IL 62907

618-521-8620 • [email protected] GELBVIEH AND BALANCERS®

Skyler Martin1200 S. Blackhawk Rd.Oregon, IL 61061-9762

815•732•7583

MEMBER

“Realizing the Value” 3 G RanchGelbvieh Cattle For Sale

Carl, Rebecca & Emily Griffiths1577 N 600 E • Kendallville, IN 46755

260/897-2160 • [email protected] call or visit is Always Welcome

Fullblood Polled Gelbvieh

Polled Hereford Merle E. Lewis James L. Lewis 812/863-7701 812/508-0014RR1 BOX 1360 • SPRINGVILLE, IN 47462

Chester Yoder12353 Cty Rd 330Big Prairie, OH [email protected] • 330-231-0339 (cell)

We sell Breeding Stock Bulls & Females

ILLINOIS INDIANA OHIO

Double D Farm9937 Warren Rd.

Winslow, IL 61089(815) 367-4116

Skyler Martin1200 S. Blackhawk Rd.

Oregon, IL 61061(815) 732-7583

• Polled Purebreds• Red • Black

For information about advertising, call

Lynn at the AGA office • 303.465.2333

Promote Your OperationAdvertise with a State Round-up ad

in the the two issues of the Profit Picture and the Herd Reference issue of

Gelbvieh World

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The North Dakota and Minnesota state Gelbvieh Associations hosted a joint field day on August

20th. The two associations have been working together particularly to strengthen the North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, which happens every year in January. Lost River Gelbvieh graciously hosted the event at their place just outside of Fosston, Minnesota. The event attracted approximately 50 people from the surrounding area including the state association members.

“The attendance was great. We had many new faces as well as several familiar ones. We were very happy with the turnout,” David Larson said.

The field day began with a welcome by the Larson family and then followed with a tour of their cattle in the surrounding pastures. Participants rode on flatbed trailers with hay bales as seats as they toured the pastures of cattle. The Larson family came up with a fun activity that kept the participants engaged during the day. They asked the field day participants to put on their livestock judging caps and rank the top bull calves in each pasture. There was no right or wrong answer; the Larson family mainly enjoyed the feedback and differing opinions they received on which bulls were the best.

“We hope to use this information in our selection process when we castrate calves as well as in the catalog layout and sale order,” Larson said

After the tour in the pastures commenced early on behalf of rain, the Larson family provided a meal for the participants. The state association members took advantage of the time and held a meeting after dinner over coffee and desserts to discuss the necessary business on the table. Despite the rain, it was a very good day with a great display of Gelbvieh and Balancer® genetics. D

field dayNorth Dakota and

Minnesota Host Joint Field Day

By Angela Vesco

HART FARM COMPLETE DISPERSAL

SMALL HERD POWERFUL GENETICS

Bob Hart, Owner(816) 225-8530 • [email protected]


7065 Gibbs Road • Kansas City, KS 66106 •816-225-8530 • [email protected]

Dear Fellow Breeder,

After 20 years in the Gelbvieh breed and with a very heavy heart, I’ve

made the decision to disperse my herd. My doctors have advised me to

cut back. Trying to decide what to sell and what to keep has proven too

difficult, so I’ve decided to offer my entire herd for sale in a complete

dispersal at the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association’s Show-Me Plus

Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale on November 12th.

When I started out with four cows, I had no idea how much joy my small

herd would bring me and all the treasured friendships I would gain. I want

to thank you all with a special appreciation to the Gelbvieh breeders in

Missouri.

It’s hard to see these special girls go – they’ve made me so proud and

happy. They’ve produced offspring that I’ve sold in 25 states. In the 11

years that I showed my cattle, they brought home one Reserve National

Championship, five Grand Champion ribbons at the American Royal and

nine more at the Missouri and Kansas State Fairs.

But the thing that makes me proudest is that I’ve bred five bulls that have

become successful AI sires. It’s been a great ride.

If you are looking for Red purebred genetics, I urge you to take a look at

our sale offering. Most carry the HFGC prefix. Most are AI sired and 22 are

E.Ts. Catalogs will be available about October 29th.

Again I want to thank all my friends, past customers, and fellow breeders

for all your support during the past 20 years.

Sincerely,

Bob Hart

47 Female Lots Sell 17 3-in-1 Spring Pairs 18 Fall Pairs 8 Spring Bred Heifers 4 fall Open Heifers 39 are by AI sires 22 are ET 5 Donors Sell with

Calves at Side 3 are Dam of Merits 5 Show Heifer Prospects will be split sale day

21 Bull Lots Sell 1 Herd Sire with AI Permit 5 18 Month Old Bulls 3 Astro Sons 7 Yearling Bulls 3 Astro Sons 1 Roscoe Son 5 Roscoe ET Bull Calves

Selling 92 Head • Red Gelbvieh & Balancers®

Also Selling 120 Frozen Embryos and 200 units of Semen

Saturday • November 12, 2016 • 1:00 PMSpringfield Livestock Marketing Center

Springfield, MODispersal begins after Association Sale

has finished. Approx 2:30 PM

To request a Sale Catalog, email [email protected]. Be sure to

include name and address for mailing.

Call Bob Hart, 816-225-8530, for more information.

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HART FARM COMPLETE DISPERSAL


Bob Hart, Owner(816) 225-8530 • [email protected]


7065 Gibbs Road • Kansas City, KS 66106 •816-225-8530 • [email protected]

Dear Fellow Breeder,

After 20 years in the Gelbvieh breed and with a very heavy heart, I’ve

made the decision to disperse my herd. My doctors have advised me to

cut back. Trying to decide what to sell and what to keep has proven too

difficult, so I’ve decided to offer my entire herd for sale in a complete

dispersal at the Heart of America Gelbvieh Association’s Show-Me Plus

Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale on November 12th.

When I started out with four cows, I had no idea how much joy my small

herd would bring me and all the treasured friendships I would gain. I want

to thank you all with a special appreciation to the Gelbvieh breeders in

Missouri.

It’s hard to see these special girls go – they’ve made me so proud and

happy. They’ve produced offspring that I’ve sold in 25 states. In the 11

years that I showed my cattle, they brought home one Reserve National

Championship, five Grand Champion ribbons at the American Royal and

nine more at the Missouri and Kansas State Fairs.

But the thing that makes me proudest is that I’ve bred five bulls that have

become successful AI sires. It’s been a great ride.

If you are looking for Red purebred genetics, I urge you to take a look at

our sale offering. Most carry the HFGC prefix. Most are AI sired and 22 are

E.Ts. Catalogs will be available about October 29th.

Again I want to thank all my friends, past customers, and fellow breeders

for all your support during the past 20 years.

Sincerely,

Bob Hart

47 Female Lots Sell 17 3-in-1 Spring Pairs 18 Fall Pairs 8 Spring Bred Heifers 4 fall Open Heifers 39 are by AI sires 22 are ET 5 Donors Sell with

Calves at Side 3 are Dam of Merits 5 Show Heifer Prospects will be split sale day

21 Bull Lots Sell 1 Herd Sire with AI Permit 5 18 Month Old Bulls 3 Astro Sons 7 Yearling Bulls 3 Astro Sons 1 Roscoe Son 5 Roscoe ET Bull Calves

Selling 92 Head • Red Gelbvieh & Balancers®

Also Selling 120 Frozen Embryos and 200 units of Semen

Saturday • November 12, 2016 • 1:00 PMSpringfield Livestock Marketing Center

Springfield, MODispersal begins after Association Sale

has finished. Approx 2:30 PM

To request a Sale Catalog, email [email protected]. Be sure to

include name and address for mailing.

Call Bob Hart, 816-225-8530, for more information.

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The American Gelbvieh (AGA) Association Board of Directors met April 8-9, 2016 for a Board of

Directors meeting at the AGA office in Westminster, Colorado. Below are the list of action points during the board meeting:

1. Moved to approve the December 2015 minutes as corrected.

2. Moved to approve the financial report.3. Moved to accept the appointments to AGA

committees. 4. Moved to redesign The Profit Picture. 5. Moved to hold the 2017 AGA Convention is

Wichita, Kansas and the 2018 AGA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

6. Moved to acknowledge the historic breed percentage rule, section 6 letter F of the 2002 rule book, which was phased out in 2009 and was replaced by current breed percentage calculation rules.

7. Motion that all requests for custom naming within the AGA registry, must be approved by the AGA executive committee.

8. Moved to amend Gelbvieh Rule G2-h. by adding the words; “for the executive committee”. The rule now reads: AGA reserves the right for the AGA executive committee to grant exceptions in parent verification if the dam and/or sire are dead/disposed or are located in a foreign country.

9. Moved to require all animals that are voluntarily genomically parentage tested, where one parent could not be verified, that the unknown parent will carry the AMXX designation.

10. Moved to merge animals in the databases of the American Gelbvieh Association and the Canadian Gelbvieh Association. This action did not change the way the AGA database functions. Through this merger, each association maintained their own login; however, the data in the AGA Registry Service is now more consistent between Canada and the U.S.

11. Moved to enter into negotiation with the Canadian Gelbvieh Association with respect to applicable fees for services delivered.

12. Moved to allow executive director to conduct

search process for rental space and narrow down options, have the executive committee go over the details and present to the remainder of the board via conference call.

13. Moved to select committee to present restated MOU and bylaw changes to the board of directors of the American Gelbvieh Foundation.

14. Move to adopt core policies that will guide in the long-range and operational planning of the American Gelbvieh Association.

15. Moved to present the current draft of the American Gelbvieh Foundation adopted bylaws to the American Gelbvieh Foundation Board of Directors.

16. Moved to hold the next board meeting July 25-26, 2016

Editor’s Note: This document showing the activities of the AGA Board of Directors will be brought to a vote of ratification from the AGA membership during the annual meeting, which will be held at the 46th Annual AGA National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. D

action pointsAGA Board of Directors Action Points for April 2016

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The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Board of Directors met July 25 and 26 for the summer board

meeting, which was held at the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel in Broomfield, Colorado. The following is a list of action points approved by the Board:

1. Moved to accept the minutes of the April 2016 board meeting, April 2016 conference call and June 2016 conference call.

2. Moved to authorize the AGA Board of Directors executive committee to draft the gifting agreement between the AGA and the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF) in order to govern the terms of financial contributions from the AGA to the AGF.

3. Moved to adopt the American Gelbvieh Junior Association bylaws changes as presented by members of the AGJA Board of Directors present at the AGA board meeting.

4. Moved to adopt the recommendations of the breed improvement committee to transition immediately to the Colorado State University Consecutive Calving (CSU C.C.) model with eventual investigation into IGS Random Regression model. CSU C.C. model is between .70 and .82, which suggests the model, is a positive improvement for animals in the AGA database and is more reflective of lifetime productivity and will improve the accuracy of the $Cow index as well. The consecutive calving model also promotes a smoother transition of migration to the multi-breed Random Regression model that will be available through the multi-breed genetic evaluation one step method in the future.

5. Moved to accept the recommendation from the breed improvement committee to require heifer exposure data beginning in 2017. The breed improvement committee recognized that exposure data is easily recorded in the online registry and information that breeders collect during breeding season..

6. Moved to accept the recommendation from the breed improvement committee to retain letter of intent sent to USDA in support of environmental sensitivity study, which is a collaborative effort between Kansas State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and US

Meat Animal Research Center and requires no financial component from the AGA.

7. Moved to fully fund the Gelbvieh Regional Advertising Program requests at $36,274 for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

8. Moved to relocate the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale back to the National Western Stock Show. Plan to host the sale at the Stadium Arena on Sunday.

9. Moved to send a representative to Young Cattlemen’s Conference annually on behalf of the AGA through selection by a nominating committee, consisting of an AGA representative, AGF representative and AGA staff.

10. Moved to discuss with the Canadian Gelbvieh Association a cost of services similar to the costs of the membership of the American Gelbvieh Association.

11. Moved to authorize the retention of $200,000 in a net protected principal account garnered from the sale of the AGA headquarters office to be managed for the long-term benefit of the AGA.

12. Moved to accept the AGA budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year as presented with revised line items based on committee and staff presentations.

Editor’s Note: This document showing the activities of the AGA Board of Directors will be brought to a vote of ratification from the AGA membership during the annual meeting, which will be held at the 46th Annual AGA National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska D

action pointsAction Points from the July 2016 AGA Board of

Directors Meeting

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Mike & Toni Shrewsbury, Adult Advisors Lathrop, MO • 816-528-3644

[email protected]

Emily Griffith, Adult Advisor Kendallville, IN • 260-242-1552

[email protected]

Andrea Murray, Adult Advisor Kingfisher, OK • 405-368-9601

[email protected]

Sydney Bigger, President (2015) Media, IL • [email protected]

Michael Ring, Vice President (2014) Oregon, IL • [email protected]

Kyle Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2014) Bonnots Mill, MO • [email protected]

Tiana Garcia, Secretary (2015) Las Animas, CO • [email protected]

Tanner Aherin, Treasurer (2014) Phillipsburg, KS • [email protected]

Kelsey Sheeley, Ex-Officio Hillsboro, OH • [email protected]

Callahan Grund (2014) Wallace, KS • [email protected]

Carter Mitchell (2015) Appleton City, MO • [email protected]

Colton Spencer (2015) Aurora, MO • [email protected]

Aubree Beenken (2015) Buckingham, IA • [email protected]

Mary Bea Martin, Junior Activities Coordinator

303-465-2333 • [email protected]

Summertime is behind us and school is up and going. The Gelbvieh industry had a jam-packed summer full of

leadership events and cattle shows. Maybe for your family the best shows are yet to come or maybe your favorite show heifer has been grazing in the pasture for months now. Who knows, school might even be a time where the world slows down and you have time to think about what’s next on the agenda.

However, the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) never stops and new events come up each month. One event that is coming up on the horizon is the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention. This year’s convention will be held November 30 through December 2, 2016 in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. The national convention is the time for the AGA to review the year and discuss the completion of their goals set for breed at last year’s convention It is also a time for the Association to create new goals and discuss areas that need improvement in our breed association through committee meetings, board meetings and educational programs. This year we are encouraging AGJA members to make the trip to Lincoln and sit in on convention meetings to learn more about the agenda for the upcoming year as well as what you can do to make a positive impact in our breed association.

A topic that may come about at this year’s convention is

the use of genomics in our industry and the vast role it implies today. Genomics is the study of the entire set of genes in a living organism such as a Gelbvieh beef cow. These array of genes allow us to better determine the growth

and development of our cattle. How does this benefit a producer? Genomics help clear up what was once unknown. We can now work to predict the profitability of each calf or we can trait select for certain things such as tenderness or marbling. The result is being able to help the average producer make more efficient decisions to maximize their profitability.

Genomics isn’t necessary a requirement in today’s industry, however it is a tool that is waiting at our fingertips if we decide to use it, which is exactly what a number of AGA members have done over the past few years. Researchers have developed testing that encompasses a mass amount of genes that unveil a lot of what a breeder and buyer need to know about their cattle.

Genomics has stepped beyond just being used in the seedstock industry. It’s being used by some feedyards to gain a competitive advantage by using data to see which animals might produce higher quality meat vs the animals that will take longer to develop. This is just another example of the increased involvement of technology in today’s society. Every day research is being conducted to see how efficient we are in our methods. People are constantly looking for new ways to improve their practices. Of course, all of this is done with the same task in mind, feeding the rapidly growing population set to hit 9.5 billion by 2050. With constant advances in technology, producers are motivated that this “impossible” task will quickly become a worry of the past and our agriculture industry will continue to thrive. D

Juniors, Join us in Lincoln!

By Colton Spencer

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(H): 970-334-2221 • (C): [email protected]

www.plateaugelbvieh.com

Jim Roelle38330 CR 49

Peetz, CO 80747

Dave & Dawn Bowman55784 Holly Rd. • Olathe, CO 81425

(970) 323-6833www.bowkranch.com

Dick & Jean WilliamsP.O. Box 156

Orovada, NV 89425775•272•3442

“Pounds Make Profit in Your Pocket”Bulls & Heifers Private Treaty

ARIZONA

COLORADO

MONTANA

NEVADA

WASHINGTON

Ken and Dale Flikkema2 Mint Trail Bozeman, MT 59718(406) 586-6207 (Office)(406) 580-6207 (Cell)email: [email protected] • Purebred & Balancer Cattle

2633 Hwy 12 East • Clarkston, WA 99403509-566-8805 • [email protected]“Seedstock that work for the commercial cattleman

LEDGERWOOD GELBVIEHGelbvieh • Red Angus • Balancer®

Pete & Samee Charriere FL

WESTERN BREEDERS UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

inquist

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arms

Ricky Linquist1135 190th StreetFonda, IA 50540

(712) 288-5349Email: [email protected] & Red Angus

IOWA

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

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

Neola, Iowa

Gary Martens2126 500th St • Walnut, IA 51577712.764.5007 (H) • 712.249.5744 (C)[email protected] Bull and Female sale in March with

the Southwest Iowa Gelbvieh Group

Martens Gelbvieh

HHHTriple H Farms

Roy & Nancy Holste3113 260th StreetClarinda, IA 51632

712-303-0263 • 712-303-1947Bulls and Heifers for sale Private Treaty

LONE OAK C A T T L E

[email protected](319) 489-2275(319) 480-1564

Eric Ehresman20963 30th St.

Mechanicsville, IA 52306

928/289-2619 • 928/380-5149 cellWinslow, AZ

www.bartbar.com • [email protected]

RFI Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell Annually in April at the Ranch

The Prosser Family

BrandywineFarm

Tom Scarponcini30474 Brandywine Road

Rushford, MN 55971507-864-2063

MINNESOTA

Quality Cattle Black Gelbvieh and BalancerBarry & Dena Bolton

406.538.5280 H 406.366.0162 C515 Knapp Lane

PO Box 826 Hilger, MT 59451

www.boltondoublebranch.com

WYOMING

9/9Nine Bar Nine GelbviehWesley Brown

3794 Rd. 215 • Cheyenne, WY 82009 307-351-6453 • [email protected]

Purebred Bulls, Heifers & Select Embryos Performance BRED in, Not FED in!

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The Kansas Gelbvieh Association (KGA) summer tour was held Saturday August 13, 2016. There were

approximately 30 people in attendance from Kansas and Missouri. The tour was held in the northeast Kansas.

The tour began at noon CDT at Wheeler and Son Gelbvieh east of Holton, Kansas. The Wheelers provided a brisket lunch with refreshments. There was a mist sprayer demonstration done by Big John Sprayers. The Wheelers had spring bull pairs, spring heifer pairs, bred heifers and bulls available for viewing. Josh Wheeler demonstrated how to use an ultrasound machine to preg check a short-bred cow.

The second stop was at Beying’s Dawson Creek

Gelbvieh east of Easton, Kansas. The Beying family had fall-bred cows, show heifers, fall bull calves, and spring pairs available for viewing. They served cookies, cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. Door prizes of a bag of mineral, sorting sticks, and hats were drawn for and given away.

The third stop took place at Triple K Gelbvieh and Buffo’s pasture. People were able to walk through a few of the Knapp’s and Buffo’s cows. Al Knapp and Steve Buffo talked about the challenges they face being so close to urban areas.

The final stop for the day was at Triple K Gelbvieh at Basehor, Kansas. The Knapps had spring pairs, fall heifer calves, fall bull calves, and bred heifers available to view. A steak dinner was served. William McIntosh, marketing coordinator for the American Gelbvieh Association, provided a talk about the happenings of the association, along with programs that they were working on that he is excited about.

The KGA was pleased with the turnout on this hot August day. They have already begun planning next year’s tour in the southeastern part of the state. Look for details on the Kansas Gelbvieh Association website or the AGA website. D

Kansas Gelbvieh Association Annual

Summer Tour

Reported By Risa Ovemiller

field day report

Pursuant to the articles of incorporation of the Gelbvieh Profit Partners included in the shareholder

manual, this document serves as an official notice of a special stockholders meeting.

The shareholders meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, commencing at 7:30 a.m. The location for the 2016 annual meeting is the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, 333 S. 13th street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. The meeting will take place during the 46th Annual American Gelbvieh Association National Convention.

The purpose of the meeting is to determine the method of dispersal of remaining funds associated with stocks in Profit Partners Shareholders are encouraged to attend in order to participate in the decision of where to direct funds from Profit Partners.

Questions surrounding Profit Partners should be directed to the Profit Partners board of directors. D

Notice of the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Gelbvieh Profit

Partners

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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

Private Treaty Bull Sale — Last Sat. in February Annually

Scott & Sonia Mattison

Brianna, Nicole, Josh & Kallie

15995 Harvest Ave

Lamberton, MN 56152

507-430-0505 • email: [email protected]

Purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer® Cattle

Mattison Family Farm

6700 County Rd. 19 S.Minot, ND 58701

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

Email: [email protected] Arnold

R e g i s t e r e d G e l b v i e h & B a l a n c e r s ®

Dwight and Christina DockterBailey, Cheyenne, Cierra and Dalton4956 41st St. SE, Medina, ND 58467

701-486-3494 • [email protected] www.golden-buckle-gelbvieh.com

NORTH DAKOTA

[email protected]

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Genetics from a Trusted Source

Julie Maude605.381.2803 (C)Lori Maude 303.809.3789 (C)Hermosa, SD

www.bcvgelbvieh.com

Brent & Eve VavraNisland, SD • 605/257-2407

SOUTH DAKOTA

Beastrom Gelbvieh RanchRegistered Gelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Bulls • Heifers • Embryos • SemenJim & Barb Beastrom

Brandy Ludemann, Brittney SpencerPh: 605-224-5789 • 605-280-7589 (Cell)

[email protected] • www.beastromranch.com

ADKINS GELBVIEHGelbvieh & Balancer Performance Genetics

Bulls and Heifers for sale by private treaty(605) 354-2428 [email protected] & Sarah Adkins

41606 195th St., Carpenter, SD 57322

Dennis & Sherry Gustin Family

Al and Peggy Gustin

Mandan, ND • 701/663-7266email: [email protected]

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34261 200th Street, Highmore, SD 57345

Steven A. Munger 605/229-2802 (office)605/380-0092 (cell) • 605/229-2835 (fax)

Nate Munger 605/943-5690 (office) Cowherd Manager 605/380-2582 (cell)

www.eaglepassranch.com

Thorstenson GelbviehSelby, South Dakota

Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in MarchVaughn & Wendy

605-649-6262Brian & Dee Dee

605-649-9927www.Balancerbulls.com

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

[email protected]

WISCONSIN

RSSL

Russell Family LivestockRon, Alicia & Family

Brooklyn, WI 608.455.1448

[email protected]/RussellLivestock

Focused on Form & Function

Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus RanchGelbvieh & Angus & Balancers

Private Treaty Sales • Bulls (Yearling & 2-yr.-old) & HeifersMitchel & Edna Ellison9020 ND Hwy 49Lemmon, SD 57638701.376.3238

Jeff & Susie Ellison9015 ND Hwy 49Lemmon, SD 57638701.376.3526

Proven Genetics with Balanced Traits!

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

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(h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

Chimney Butte Ranch

Doug & Carol Hille3320 51st Street, Mandan, ND 58554

701-445-7383 or 701-220-2083E-mail: [email protected]

Website: chimneybutteranch.com

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We continue our coverage of the winners of the creative writing contest at the annual American

Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) junior Classic.

By Connor Durham, South Carolina, Intermediate Division

The beef industry has made dramatic increases in production efficiencies during the past century.

As one considers the adaption of technology, one has to carefully analyze the inputs required to obtain these increases in production.

Beef cattle production has increased by 50% over the past 30 years alone. This increase can be attributed to advancements in genetics, nutrition, health, and growth enhancement technologies, as well as improved management and information gathering. While many notable improvements come with a cost, several have a much greater return on investment than others.

If one were to ask cow calf producers what one improvement has made the most notable advancements in their operations many would list improved genetics at the top of their list. It is easy to see quantify the dramatic changes that have taken place since 1950s and 1960s in the growth potential of the cattle we produce. The genetic trend for cattle to grow faster and have heavier carcass weights is cause for us to evaluate how we handle this genetic potential. A weaned calf today is very different from 10 years ago. Managing the nutrients needed to maintain growth without hindering marbling development is an important issue that warrants further research. To recognize the full potential of the genetic improvements the beef sector has made, calving periods need to be tightened. A few feed yards have devoted time in developing and implementing sorting protocols and supporting technology to produce uniform groups of cattle While sorting technology has shown to be beneficial to identifying outcome groups, this benefit should be initiated prior to weaning by incorporating a tighter calving window. Load lots of similar genetics age and ranch management could then be purchased or sent to feedlots with little to no need of sorting as

they are already similar and will react to management in a similar fashion. Feedlots are redesigning pen space to accommodate load lots which allows for better tracking of data within a contemporary group rather than individuals being dispersed across a feedlot and co-mingled with cattle coming from a multitude of environments or management practices. Genetics and environment are two important factors in making uniform cattle. Control and documentation of these at the ranch with the proper technology is needed. The incorporation of genetic markers by the purebred industry is resulting in large amounts of data that is not only improving the technology, but resulting in improvements in breeding selections made by breeders. Marker panels are being developed for the commercial sector and progressive feed yards are carefully experimenting and analyzing this technology. Ultimately, sorting will occur based on the genetic capabilities of the animal, which will be an improvement over the phenotypic traits we utilize now that are largely affected by the environment.

Beef producers in a survey conducted by Beef Magazine in 2013, recognized Al as the second most important innovation developed. However, producers’ recognition of Al is not related to the utilization/adaptation of the technology. Cost effect methods can be utilized to effectively synchronize a cowherd and then utilize the vast amount of genetics available to meet herd goals. It is evident the competiveness for securing top commercial bulls is increasing as sale averages set records this past spring. The option to utilize the most suited genetics for an operation matched to an individual cow may be more cost effective than ever.

The purebred industry has had the ability to focus on many traits, and over the years and recently, it has put a large selection emphasis on improved feed efficiency captured with the Grow Safe system. This technology, when used in conjunction with growth and body composition data, will prove to be a beneficial tool as improved genetics are identified. As the genetic potential of cattle improves, greater emphasis on matching cattle to proper nutrition will be needed to accurately program cattle to a specific endpoint. While there is a renewed interest in putting more calories in front of calves earlier in life, those that are grown appropriately will maximize growth and have greater hot carcass weights with more pounds to merchandise.

We have seen vast improvements in the farming

The Use of Technology to Improve Cow Herd

and Feedlot Efficiency

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Eugene(870) 426-5333

Diana(870) 426-5334

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Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

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sector in their ability to effectively incorporate information technology to cropping systems in a cost efficient manner. The beef industry has not yet been as successful in the use of this new and fast moving computer. It is important as one evaluates information captured through improved technological advancements the data be put in a usable format. The beef industry has seen extraordinary amounts of data, and we sometimes find ourselves managing this data at the micro level when in reality the macro side will allow us to find trends, identify optimums and be able to focus on eliminating those extreme populations that are not profitable. D

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Cattle Prrices are down across the board. Prices have dropped significantly in the last two years.

The price of hay, corn, wheat, soybeans, and other crops are also low. So with less money coming into the operation, why should you consider buying bulls that have Genomic-Enhanced Expected Progeny Differences (GE-EPDs)? Before we answer that question, it’s important to know exactly what GE-EPDs are.

If a bull has GE-EPDs it means that either a hair, blood, or tissue sample has been taken and sent into a DNA testing lab that tests that animal for their genetic potential. The data that is derived in the lab from the sample makes the EPDs more accurate. Your seedstock supplier has taken the time and made the investment to give you a selection tool that will help you select more accurate and predictable genetics that fits your program.

“DNA testing trims down the genetic interval. The data tells us what to expect from that animal’s progeny,” said Micah Wells from GeneSeek.

DNA testing tells us what we cannot see on the surface of an animal. A DNA test is unbiased and gives insight to the genetic potential of an animal and their offspring. When the genetic results are combined with the phenotypic measurements (i.e. birth weight, weaning weight, etc.), the information is more accurate. The more information you have, the better decisions you can make with investing in your herds future.

Now, a DNA test is not the end all answer; you have to keep in mind the environment you are going to

put him in. The genomic-enhanced numbers tell you what a bulls genetic potential is and when you know his potential then you consider what scale of EPDs is right for your environment. For example, if you

are living in a drier environment that cattle have to travel long distances to water and the grass is more sparse, your environment probably cannot supply large mature weight bulls with the proper amount of nutrition for them to express their full genetic potential. Pick bulls with GE-EPDs that can work in your environment.

DNA testing is not just something seedstock suppliers need to pay attention to. Commercial producers can benefit from understanding and utilizing DNA practices in their own operation. There are also DNA tests available for the commercial sector. The American Gelbvieh Association offers the Maternal Edge DNA panel for Gelbvieh-influenced replacement heifers.

In today’s current market, the more data you have on your animals and your crops, the better you can manage it. When margins are tight, being as efficient as possible becomes even more apparent. This is the time where value added programs and high quality genetics define your cattle to the industry. If you grow crops, you probably know how much fertilizer it takes for an acre to produce a certain yield. You choose a specific type of seed that may be drought or insect tolerant. The crops you grow probably have had more DNA testing done on them than your cattle. If you can be that efficient with your crops why can’t you be that efficient with your cattle?

For more information on DNA testing and Genomic-Enhanced EPDs, visit www.gelbvieh.org. D

I’m a commercial producer, what value do I get from buying

bulls that have Genomic-Enhanced

EPDs?

By Angela Vesco

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and Scale & Rail Contest

Cattle on feed starting February 1, 2017

Cattle arrive at Roode Feedyard January 20-31, 2017

Donate a steer to the AGF to participate in the steer challenge. All proceeds go to the

Foundation and are used for breed improvement. Enter three or more steers from the same

contemporary group to participate in the Scale and Rail carcass contest for a chance to win up

to $10,000!

Contact the American Gelbvieh Association at 303-465-2333 for more information.

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Below is a list of the DNA tests offered through the American Gelbvieh Association. All DNA orders, with

the exception of commercial producer DNA testing, must be submitted electronically through the AGA Registry System.

Genomic Option 1 (GGP-HD) – $85.00:This is a high-density panel (80K) that includes parentage markers. Parent verification can also be completed if parents are on file with parentage markers with the AGA. The test also includes Tenderness and Docility tests. This test is for highly used for sires and dams in the population and is required for AI sires and donor dams.

Genomic Option 2 (GGP-LD) – $45.00:This low-density (8K) panel includes markers and parent verification if parents are on file with parentage markers with the AGA. The test also includes Tenderness and Docility. This panel is generally used on registered sale animals and is required for all walking sires of January 2016 and later born registered calves.

All animals tested using Genomic Option 1 or 2 will receive Genomic-Enhanced EPDs (GE-EPDs).

Tenderness (included in Genomic Option 1 and 2): Identifies the tenderness potential of beef cattle through analyzing multiple markers associated with tenderness. Results are given in a 1-10 score, with 10 being the most tender.

Docility (included in Genomic Option 1 and 2): Identifies the animal’s genetic potential to exhibit a calm disposition or to have offspring with a calm disposition. Results are presented as a 1-10 score, with 10 being very calm.

The following tests may be ordered as a stand-alone test or added on to Genomic Options 1 or 2.

Coat Color (CC) – $14.00 stand-alone/ $5.00 add-on: Tests to determine if the animal carries any recessive genes for red coat color or wild type.

Diluter – $15.00 stand-alone/ $5.00 add-on: Describes the carrier or non-carrier status of the animal pertaining to the Diluter gene that creates thetraditional yellow cow color in the Gelbvieh breed.

BVD-PI – $4.00 stand-alone/add-on:Tests the animal to determine if they are persistently infected with Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD). BVD-PI testing requires a hair sample and MUST be submitted on a hair card.

Horned/Polled (HPS) – $43.00 stand-alone/$35.00 add-on: Tests whether the animal is a carrier of the horned gene.

Genetic Conditions Testing Genetic conditions result in affected offspring when

mating two carriers occurs. To manage the prevalence of genetic conditions in your herd, mate carrier animals to only non-carriers. Testing progeny of carrier animals and retaining only clean animals will help keep the frequency of genetic conditions in your herd low.

Osteopetrosis (OS) – $20.00 stand-alone/$5.00 add-on: Tests to see if the animal is a carrier of the recessive gene that results in a defect primarily found in Red Angus-influenced animals. If two carriers are mated together, this defect, also known as Marble Bone Disease, can result in a small, stillborn calf with abnormalities of the skeletal system.

Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) – $20.00 stand-alone/add-on: Determines whether the animal is a carrier for the recessive genetic condition that is passed to Gelbvieh and Balancer® animals primarily through Angus influence. This genetic condition, also known as Curly Calf, results in calves that are born dead or die shortly after birth and have an abnormal appearancewith crooked spine and legs and have limited muscle development.

Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) – $20.00 stand-alone/$8.00 add-on: Tests if the animal carries this recessive genetic condition that is passed through Angus influence. NH results in abortions or calves that are born near term with very low birth weights. Calves with this defect have an enlarged cranium with the cranial cavity filled with fluid and no brain or spinal tissue evident.

Developmental Duplication (DD) – $22.00 stand-alone/add-on: Determines if the animal is a carrier of this recessive genetic condition that comes from an Angus-influence. Symptoms are exhibited differently in affected animals and can range from a smaller sized calf to an extra limb (in the shoulder area).

Stand Alone Parentage (included in Genomic Options 1 and 2 and Maternal Edge Female Profile): Parents of an animal can be verified when the option is selected on the order, if the parents are on file with the AGA. If you are unsure if the parents are on file please contact the AGA office.

Commercial DNA Testing: Maternal Edge Female Profile – $26.00:Intended for

commercial Gelbvieh-influenced females. and measures calving ease, maternal calving ease, weaning weight, yield grade, marbling and carcass weight against the entire Gelbvieh populations with molecular breeding values (MBV).

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

Bar ArrowCattle Company

Judd Ranch Inc.Dave & Cindy Judd

Nick, Ginger Judd & Family Brent & Ashley Judd

423 Hwy. K-68 • Pomona, KS 66076785/ 566-8371

Purebred A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al, Mary & Nick Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Bonner Springs, KS 66012 FAX: (913) 724-4107

e-mail: [email protected]

3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418Bill Clark: 785.792.6244Leland Clark: 785.792.6208Fax: 785.792.6250 Email: [email protected]

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY

Timothy Mulroy • 785-640-6401Mayetta, KS • [email protected]

Culling practices on cows/bulls second to NONE!For information, contact:

Route 1, Box 407 • Butler, MO 64730

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Elmer, Brenda, Brad & Benny McWilliamsAsbury, MO 64832 • 417-642-5871 • 417-529-0081(cell)

Registered Gelbvieh and Balancer® CattleCommitted to raising quality seedstock

diamond v gelbviehRandy odle

1210 G Rd. Stockton, ks 67669

785.737.3319 [email protected]

Building Gelbvieh Genetics since 1989

LIZ OSWALD620.662.0862 (h)ANDY OSWALD620.662.5489 (o)620.664.4692 (c)

KEN SCHMUCKER Herdsman

620.960.1189 (c)[email protected]

HUTCHINSON, KS

“Where workin’ cattle and eye appeal come full circle”

John & Carla Shearer

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, KS [email protected]

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620.628.4621620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

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customer find you?

MIDWEST BREEDERS

Harriman Santa Fe (Bob)Montrose, MO • 660-492-2504

The #1 Marbling and #1 Feeder Profit Index bull in the Gelbvieh/Balancer breed.

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A new standard of value & efficeincy, also the top 1% CED, and top 1% YW. His 4 yr old dam has a perfect udder & 3rd calf by 1st service AI. Call

for semen on BHSF Profet B006, AMGV1316506. “Top of the Breed” Bull Sale, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 • Windsor Livestock Auction

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As you have seen, the American Gelbvieh Association headquarters office has relocated and now has a

new home in Broomfield, Colorado. The AGA’s new and current physical and mailing address is 350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 200, Broomfield, Colorado 80021. The new location is just two miles from the old location on Dover Street in Westminster, Colorado. The relocation was made possible by a strategically planned sale of the Westminster office building.

Due to a strong commercial real estate market and an opportunity to lower operating costs, the AGA Board of Directors decided to list the investment of the AGA office building, purchased in 1991, for sale. The AGA building sale was closed on June 20, 2016.

The principal balance of the proceeds from the sale of

the building will be placed in the care of the American Gelbvieh Foundation (AGF). Both the AGA Board of Directors and the AGF Board of Directors will work together to advise a financial committee and a financial investor to grow the principal balance to ensure the abundant long-term success of the AGA.

The AGA’s new office incorporates the AGA history all throughout the space. The office is decorated with important elements of the AGA’s history such as the AGA Hall of Fame, the famous hat, historical copies of Gelbvieh World are on display and numerous photos of the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed decorate the walls. The brand wall, which is full of brands of those individuals who generously donated to the purchase of the building on Dover Street are still on display. These individuals are recognized for their generosity which continues to contribute to the long-term financial stability of the AGA.

If you are ever in the Denver area, the AGA invites you to stop by for a visit at the new headquarters. D

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Mark & Patty Goes

39414 SW 75th Rd.Odell, NE 68415(402) 766-3627

Randy & Leslie Lemke(H) 402-756-7090 (C) 402-469-2284

Bulls For The BeeF BusinessGelbvieh F Balancer F Red Angus F Angus FAngus Hybrids

1757 Road 2500, Lawrence, NE [email protected]

www.lemkecattle.com

Eldon Starr: 1-800-535-6173 or Rich Johnson: 402-368-2209

Cedar Top RanchScott & Raberta Starr

212 Starr Drive • Stapleton, NE 69163(H): 308-587-2293 • (C): 308-530-3900

[email protected]

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

Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.537.3588 308.529.3733

Gothenburg, NE • [email protected]/wolfgelbvieh.com

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On June 4, 2016, American Gelbvieh Junior Association members from across Kansas and

Nebraska gathered at the Harlan County Fairgrounds in Orleans, Nebraska, to exhibit 61 head of Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle at the NE/KS Midwest States Show. Below are the results from that event:Champion Gelbvieh Bull BARG Hollywood Alex Barwick, Nebraska Sire:3G Zip LineChampion Balancer Bull LAMJ 1173C Jake Lammers, Nebraska Sire: Butlers Red OakReserve Champion Balancer Bull KOBG Top Gun 77C Kyle Bauer, Nebraska Sire:DJS Top GunChampion Balancer Female EZ Purple Jaylea Pope, Nebraska Sire:3G EZ MoneyReserve Champion Balancer Female Ms Congeniality 500C Sydney Taubenheim, Nebraska Sire: Mr Grid Topper

Champion Balancer Bred & Owned Female DC Darci 401C6 Logan Beying, Kansas Sire: Hoover DamReserve Champion Balancer Bred & Owned Female LAMJ 513C Jake Lammers, Nebraska Sire:LAMM 433AChampion Gelbvieh Female and Champion Gelbvieh Bred & Owned Female Meredith Clark, Kansas Post Rock Wilma 340B8 Sire: Top Producer 282Z3Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female and Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bred & Owned Female BDCG DC 3904 Cooper Beying, Kansas Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72Market Steer Champion Sydney Taubenheim, NebraskaMarket Steer Reserve Champion Kale Taubenheim, NebraskaSenior Showmanship: Jake Lammers, Nebraska, Champion; Meredith Clark, Kansas, Reserve ChampionIntermediate Showmanship: Rachelle Anderson, Kansas, Champion; Bryson Warner, Nebraska, Reserve ChampionJunior Showmanship: Cooper Beying, Kansas, Champion; Jaylea Pope, Nebraska, Reserve Champion

NE/KS Midwest States Show

Reported By Rick Lammers

Senior Showmanship: Meredith Clark, Jake Lammers

Intermediate Showmanship: Bryson Warner, Rachelle Anderson

Junior Showmanship: Jaylea Pope, Cooper Beying

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Ronn CunninghamA U C T I O N E E RP.O. Box 146 • Rose, OK 74364

918-629-9382 cellular

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The older we get, things tend to fly by so quickly. Can you believe that AGA Online Registry

Service is 2 years old already? As I think about our custom registry, I am super impressed at how quickly the AGA members have embraced the new system. Please follow along below as we address some of the most common hiccups, so to speak, that members could face when registering calves. These helpful tips will allow you to have a improved experience when you visit the website to enter data:

Is the dam registered in your name? Sometimes, you may legally own the dam, but it

may not have been transferred into your name in the online registry system. If it has not transferred into your name, the best thing to do is to contact the person you bought her from and ask that person to transfer her into your name.

Does the dam have a herd assessment credit applied to her for the year that the calf was born?

If the dam does not have a herd assessment, follow the directions below as a guide to add a herd assessment to a female. However, after the annual herd assessment deadline of March 15 each year, members must place a call to the office in order to get a herd assessment applied to the female.

Step A: From the Work Menu click on ‘Herd Mgmt’ and then ‘Inventory’.

Step B: A list of your complete herd inventory appears in the next screen. Click the “Assessed for” box beside each female that needs a herd assessment for progeny born in 2016.

Quick Fixes for Common Hiccups when Registering

Progeny

By Mary Bea Martin

Next, do you own the sire of the calf you are recording?

For a natural service breeding using a bull that you do not own, you must secure a bull agreement with

the owner of the bull. The owner of the bull must fill out the bull agreement. See steps below to complete a bull agreement:

Step A: From the Work Menu click on ‘Breeding’ to follow the dropdown box and then select ‘Bull Agreements’.

Step B: Click ‘Add New’Steb C: Enter the member number of the person who is

borrowing the bull. Step D: Enter the beginning and end date of the bull lease.

Is the tattoo correct for the calf that you are trying to record?

Remember the birth year letter code has to be in the tattoo. For example, “D” must be in the tattoo for a 2016-born calf.

AGA allows sires and dams from outside breeds to be enrolled in our registry.

Step A: First check to see if that animal is in our system, which can be completed by doing a simple animal search. Be sure sto use the corresponding breed code in front of the animal’s registration number (ex. AMAN343l355 to search for an Angus animal whose pedigree originated in the American Angus Association registry). If the animal is not in our system, email us the animal’s registration number and breed information along with your member number.

Step B: When you register the calves out of those animals, make sure you use the corresponding four-digit breed code and then the registration number (ex. Angus is AMAN and Red Angus is AMRA) and then the registration number (ex. AMAN1234567)

If you have any questions about these, or other registry topics, please do not hesitate to contact the office. We will be happy to walk you through the data entry process. Thank you for being part of the American Gelbvieh Association, I look forward to working with you in the future. D

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Walter & Lee Teeter1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125

(704) 664-5784

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Registered Bulls & Replacement Females

“Superior Gelbvieh and Balancer Cattle”Chris & Jordan Hampton • Charles & Sue Hampton839 Davistown Rd.Celina, TN 38551931-243-3213 H931-510-3213 [email protected]

M & W FarmsMaryville, Tennessee

Lynn Waters 865.660.92273525 Tuckaleechee PikeMaryville, TN 37803 [email protected]

Quality Black Bulls & Heifers for sale

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H 276/637-3916C 276/620-4271

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

KENTUCKY

NORTH CAROLINA

TENNESSEE

VIRGINIA

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ROCKY TOP GELBVIEHGelbvieh & Balancer Cattle

Sandy and Terry Gupton4846 Potato Farm Rd • Crossville, TN 38571865-250-1418 • [email protected]

rockytopgelbviehfarm.com

[email protected]

Office (434) 376-3567 Fax (434) 376-7008James D. Bennett 434/376-7299Paul S. Bennett 434/941-8245Jim G. Bennett 434/664-7935Brian R. Bennett 434/664-8309Dalton G. Bennett 434/664-7946

SOUTHEAST BREEDERS

Mick Ainsworth1613 Derby Road

P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281

910-652-2233Cell: 910-638-1142

Mick’s email: [email protected] Grown • Carcass Quality & Performance

We want to Keep up with

AGA members.

Send all items to: Gelbvieh World

10900 Dover St., Westminster, CO 80021

[email protected]

Please send in information to be included in the Gelbvieh World

and on our website:

• Items for Events of Interest• News for Information Exchange• Dates for upcoming shows and field days.• State Association news

Plus, add us to your mailing lists when sending out

sale catalogs.

2157 Black Lick • Rural Retreat, VA 24368Judith A. Sweeten Home: 276.228.6347 Registered No. 48890 Cell: 401.714.6812

Roger Morris C.W. Moss 434.315.4294 434.391.4458

REGISTERED POLLED GELBVIEHC.H. Morris & Sons, LLC

Roger Morris • C.W. Moss928 Morris Road

Appomattox, VA 24522434.574.6592

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GW blast from the pastGW

In the spirit of the AGA annual convention theme, here’s a flashback collage of photos from the

AGA National Convention in 1982. The clothing styles may have changed and so have the cattle, but there’s one thing that hasn’t changed; it still takes the dedication, and hard work of an active membership to lead the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed into the future. Here’s to looking back into the past with pride and looking ahead to build a bright tomorrow. D

Open Heifers

10 Top-end Bulls

Selling 65+ lots of prime registered Gelbvieh & Balancer® females.

• Cow/Calf Pairs • 3 in 1 Packages• Bred Cows • Bred and Open Heifers

Selling an elite group of 10 hand-picked Gelbvieh & Balancer® herdsire prospects.

12 Balancer® bred commercial Heifers.

Last year’s sale attracted buyers from 7 states!

All females and bulls selected on the farm by sale consultant from the

top-end of each consignor’s herd.

Total Herd Dispersal. Selling 40+ pairs of Red Gelbvieh and Balancer® females. A complete dispersal of Hart Farm Gelbvieh including all

females, herdsires, bulls, embryos and semen.

To request a sale catalog: Visit www.MissouriGelbvieh.com

Plan now to attend!20th Annual

Heart of America Gelbvieh AssociationShow-Me PluS Gelbvieh & balancer® Sale

OVER 100 FEMALES SELLSaturday, November 12, 2016 • 1:00 PM

Springfield Livestock Marketing Center • Springfield, M0

Cow/Calf Pairs & 3 in 1s

Bred Females

This sale will be broadcast live on the Internet.Real time bidding and proxy bidding available.

www.dvauction.comVideos on select lots available on DVAuction week of sale.

Sale Consultant JR Adcock • Bittersweet West • 785-547-6781

HAGA Sale Committee Co-Chairs:Austin Rash • 660-888-2536 Bob Hart • 816-225-8530 [email protected] [email protected]

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events of interestGW

October 2016Oct. 3 The American Rancher featuring the American Gelbvieh AssociationOct. 8 Judd Ranch 26th Annual Cow Power Female Sale, Pomona, KSOct. 10 LeDoux Ranch Future Focus Online SaleOct. 15 Seedstock Plus Fall Bull Sale, Carthage, MOOct. 22 Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready/Fescue Adapted Fall Bull Sale, Butler, MO

November 2016Nov. 5 TJB Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Chickamauga, GANov. 5 Harriman Santa Fe Top of the Breed Bulls Sale, Windsor, MONov. 12 C-Cross Cattle Company Fall Bull & Female Sale, Biscoe, NCNov. 12 20th Annual HAGA Show-Me Plus Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Springfield, MONov.19-20 Triple K Gelbvieh Open House, Basehor KSNov. 24-25 AGA Office closed for Thanksgiving HolidayNov. 26 Butler Creek Gelbvieh Online SaleNov.30-Dec. 2 46th Annual AGA National Convention, Lincoln, NE

December 2016Dec. 2 Knoll Crest Farm Total Performance Bull Sale, Red House, VADec. 3 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Female Sale, Pierce, CODec. 23, 26 AGA Office closed for Christmas Holiday

January 2017Jan. 1 AGA Office closed for New Year’s DayJan. 4 NWSS Cattle arrival, Denver, COJan. 5 NWSS Cattle check-in, Denver, COJan. 7 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Show, Denver, COJan.7 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Futurity, Denver, COJan. 8 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, COJan. 8 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, COJan. 9 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Open Show, Denver, CO

February 2017Feb. 6 Taubenheim Gelbvieh 27th Annual Production Sale, Amherst, NE

Feb. 7 Lemke Cattle Bull & Female Sale, Lawrence, NEFeb. 11 LeDoux Ranch Annual Production Sale, Agenda, KSFeb. 18 Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus Production Sale, Smith Center, KSFeb. 21 Cedar Top Ranch Bull Sale, Burwell, NEFeb. 23 Plateau Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Brush, COFeb. 24 26th Annual “Pot of Gold” Gelbvieh, Angus, & Balancer Bull Sale, Montrose, COFeb. 25 Swanson Cattle Company 30th Annual Production Sale, Oxford, NE

March 2017Mar. 4 Thorstenson Lazy TV Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Selby, SDMar. 4 Judd Ranch 39th Gelbvieh, Balancer & Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, KSMar. 4 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 28th Annual Bull Sale, Ponteix, SaskatchewanMar. 4 Hilltop Farms Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, MOMar. 4 Flying H Genetics Roughage N Ready Bull & Female Sale, Arapahoe, NEMar. 6 Hojer Ranch 25th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Huron, SDMar. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh Bull Sale, Pierce, COMar. 14 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 27th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, KSMar. 15 Eagle Pass Ranch Spring Bull Sale, Highmore, SDMar. 16 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Great Falls, MTMar. 18 Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants, Brooks Farms, Inc., Ertel Cattle and Unsicker Farms 14th Annual Open House and Bull Sale, Carthage, IndianaMar. 18 Pearson Cattle Company Annual Bull Sale, Lake City, SDMar. 18 22nd Annual Central Montana Gelbvieh & Angus Genetics Bull Sale, Lewistown, MTMar. 18 Flying H Genetics Roughage N’ Ready/Fescue Adapted Spring Bull Sale, Butler, MOMar. 25 Harriman Santa Fe Top of the Breed Bull Sale, Windsor, MOEditor’s Note:If you have sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to [email protected]. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events. Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org contains additional contact information for each event.

Join Us

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 LINCOLN MARRIOTT CORNHUSKER HOTEL LINCOLN, NE

All cattlemen and women are invited to attend this FREE educational symposium and provided lunch. Listen to industry leading speakers discuss adding value to your cowherd in today’s modern beef industry as well as CattleFax market outlook. Visit www.gelbvieh.org for more information.

Free to AttendProvided Lunch 12:00 noon Symposium 1:00 p.m.

Convention sponsored by:

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ad indexGW3 G Ranch ........................................ 29ABCS Gelbvieh ............................... 35Adkins Gelbvieh ............................. 37AGA ........................ 17, 19, 25, 41, 53B/F Cattle Company ....................... 43Bachman Cattle Farms ............... 5, 43Bar Arrow Cattle Company .......... 43Bar IV Livestock ............................. 49Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc. ..................... 35Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch ............. 37Blackhawk Cattle Company .......... 29Boehler Gelbvieh ............................ 45Bolton Cattle Ranch ....................... 35Bow K Ranch................................... 35Brandywine Farm ........................... 35Bull Barn Genetics ....................18, 47Butler Creek Farm .......................... 11BV Ranch ......................................... 37Canadian GV Assn. ........................ 47Cattlemen’s Connection ................. 47C-Cross Cattle Company........... 3, 49Cedar Top Ranch ................... IFC, 45Chimney Butte Ranch .................... 37C.H. Morris & Sons, LLC .............. 49Circle S Ranch ................................. 43CJ&L Livestock ............................... 37Cranview Gelbvieh ......................... 37Cunningham, Ronn ....................... 47Danell Diamond Six Ranch ........... 35DDM Gelbvieh ................................ 29Diamond L Farms .......................... 39Diamond V Gelbvieh ..................... 43Dromgoole’s Heaven ...................... 39Eagle Pass Ranch ............................ 37Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch . 37Flying H Genetics ....................45, BCGolden Buckle Gelbvieh ............... 37Green Hills Gelbvieh ...................... 49

GS Ridge Top Ranch ...................... 35Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh ...... 37HAGA .............................................. 51Hampton Cattle Company ............ 49Harriman Santa Fe ......................... 43Hart Farm Gelbvieh ...........30, 31, 43Hartland Farm ................................ 43Hilltop Farms .................................. 43Hodges Ranch ................................. 39Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch .................... 37J&K Farm ......................................... 29J Bar M Gelbvieh ............................ 43Judd Ranch, Inc. ........................ 1, 43Kicking Horse Ranch ..................... 35Kittle Gelbvieh Farms .................... 39Knoll Crest Farm ........................ 9, 49Koehn Cattle Co. ............................ 39Land of Oz/ John C Oswald .......... 43Lambert, Doak ................................ 47Ledgerwood Gelbvieh .................... 35LeDoux Ranch ............................... 43Lemke Cattle ................................... 45Leonhardt Cattle Company ........... 37Linquist Farms ................................ 35Little Windy Hill Farms ................. 49Lone Oak Cattle .............................. 35Longleaf Station .............................. 49M&P Gelbvieh ................................ 45M&W Farms ................................... 49Maple Hill Farm .............................. 29Markes Family Farms ..................... 39Martens Gelbvieh ........................... 35Martin Cattle Company ................. 39 Mattison Family Farm ................... 37Middle Creek Farms....................... 35Miller Gelbvieh ............................... 39Mitchell Marketing Service ........... 47MLM Gelbvieh ................................ 45

Mulroy Farms .................................. 43Murray Farms ................................. 33Nine Bar Nine Gelbvieh ................. 35North Dakota GV Assn. ................ 55Nowack Cattle Company ............... 45Plateau Gelbvieh ............................. 35Post Rock Cattle Company ....... 7, 43Poverty Hill Farms ......................... 39Register Farms ................................ 49Rocking GV Gelbvieh .................... 45Rocky Top Gelbvieh ....................... 49Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh ........ 45Russell Family Livestock ................ 37Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay .. 35Schafer Farms, Inc. ......................... 37Seedstock Plus Genetics ................ 47Seedstock Plus ...........................15, 47Spring Flood Ranch........................ 45Swanson Cattle Company ............. 45Swenson Gelbvieh .......................... 37Taubenheim Gelbvieh .................... 45The 88 Ranch ................................... 45Thorstenson Gelbvieh .................... 37TJB Gelbvieh .............................35, 56Treble W Ranch .............................. 49Triple H Farms ................................ 35Triple K Gelbvieh ............................ 43Volek Ranch .................................... 37Warner Beef Genetics ................ IBCWhite Oak Farms ........................... 45Wildwood Acres ............................. 29Wilkinson Gelbvieh ....................... 35Wolf Gelbvieh ................................. 45Wyatt Farms .................................... 39Wyndemere Farm LLC .................. 49Yoder’s Prairie Acres ...................... 29

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DLW 0318XDonor female selling.

DLW 550CBred heifer selling.

DLW 4630BDonor female selling.

DLW 2501B50% Balancer® Homo Black, Homo Polled Bull

DLW 1202B38% Balancer® Homo Polled Bull

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SIMANGUSTM FHG 165CSIRE: W/C UNITED 956Y

GELBVIEH FHG 312CSIRE: BAG MR SANDMAN 115Y

RED ANGUS FHG 437CSIRE: SOR SCHULER ROGUE A669

BLACK BALANCER® FHG 004CSIRE: VRT LAZY TV WATCHMAN W021

FUSIONTM FHG 262CSIRE: CVLS FHG WISH MAKER 921W

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