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If you are serious about the Gelbvieh & Balancer® business, you must be in Kearney, December 7, 2013.

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JRI Pedro 207Z74Black, Homozygous Polled Purebred

BD: 1-21-12 BW: 80 lbs. WW: 659 lbs. Ylg Scrotal: 38.8 cm.

Pedro’s a maternal brother to JRI Journey 207S74 (deceased), who was one of the all-time great calving ease sires and a current breed trait leader for calving ease and low birth weight. Photographed at 11 months.

JRI Pop A Top 197T83Homozygous Polled Purebred

BW: 74 lbs. WW: 787 lbs. Ylg Scrotal: 39.1 cm.

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BREEDERS SECTIONSUpper Midwest Breeders 28-29Western Breeders 33Southern Breeders 35Northeast Breeders 36Midwest Breeders 38-39Southeast Breeders 41Service Center 51

The November issue is dedicated to the Gelbvieh cow, with the annual Dam of Merit/Distinction honor roll. Cover photo taken by Brian Rogers at Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Okla.

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12 Create Your Future II: The Dynamics of the Beef Business Be sure to attend this educational seminar, open to all members, which will be held November 18 at the NAILE in Louisville, KY.

14 How a Protein Supplementation Program can Help Winter Range Cattle on Low-Quality Forage Management and supplementation of low-quality forage is critical during the winter months, due to the low crude protein content and high fiber content of these forages.

22 Gelbvieh Breeders Recognized for Selecting for Maternal Efficiency in Cow Herd Annual Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction Honor Roll

EXTRAS18 AGA Board Approves Convention Activities, Budget, Other Action at August Board Meeting

19 AGA Board Approves Genetic Conditions Testing Policy

20 Rippe Gelbvieh Donates Watchman Daughter for AGJA Raffle

32 Are You a Cattle Manager or a Cost Manager?

36 USDA Approves First Combination MLV Vaccine to Provide Targeted Protection Against BVD 1b

43 Mandan Site for North Dakota Field Day

50 Gelbvieh World Circulation Statement

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CONTENTS

INSIDE THE EDITORIAL

6 A Wining Team President’s View from Rob Arnold

8 Manage What You Can Breed Promotion Minute from Frank Padilla

16 Improving on Tradition Executive’s View from Jim Gibb

30 AGA Resources Help Members Manage Genetic Conditions View of the Numbers from Susan Willmon

34 The Gelbvieh Cow Junior Voice from Van Tucker

40 American Gelbvieh Foundation Offers a Limited Time, Unique Giving Strategy to Save on Taxes Foundation Update

42 Add Color to Your Breeder Block Ad Communication Note from Jennifer Scharpe

10900 Dover Street F Westminster, CO 80021Main phone: 303-465-2333 F Fax: 303-465-2339

www.GELBVIEH.org F [email protected] Facebook: American Gelbvieh Association

Ken Flikkema (2011) Bozeman, MT • 406-586-6207

[email protected]

Bob Hart (2011) Kansas City, KS • 816-225-8530

[email protected]

John Huston (2011) New Carlisle, OH • 859-595-8680

[email protected]

Andy LeDoux (2012) Agenda, KS • 785-732-6564

[email protected]

David Martin (2011) Judsonia, AR • 501-728-4950

[email protected]

Bob Prosser (2012) Winslow, AZ • 928-289-2619

[email protected]

Ronnie Rogers (2013) Mendon, MO • 660-375-7266 [email protected]

Scott Starr (2013) Stapleton, NE • 308-587-2293 [email protected]

Duane Strider (2012) Asheboro, NC • 910-428-4568 [email protected]

Grant Thayer (2011) Ramah, CO • 303-621-2058 [email protected]

Gary Tilghman (2013) Glasgow, KY • 270-678-5695 [email protected]

DIRECTORS

Rob Arnold, President (2012) Minot, ND • 701-624-2051

[email protected]

Dan Warner, V. President (2013) Beaver City, NE • 308-962-6511

[email protected]

Brian Dunn, Secretary (2013) St. John, KS • 620-549-6516 [email protected]

Neal Pearson, Treasurer (2012) Lake City, SD • 605-448-5653 [email protected]

Jim Gibb Executive Director [email protected]

Dianne Coffman Director of Administration

[email protected] (ex. 479)

Susan Willmon Director of Breed Improvement


Kari Otteman Breed Improvement Data Analyst


Dolores Gravley Customer Services


Patti Showman Customer Services


Frank Padilla Director of Breed Promotion [email protected] (ex. 480)

Jennifer Scharpe Director of Communications [email protected] (ex. 485)

Lynn Valentine Gelbvieh Media Productions [email protected] (ex. 486)

William McIntosh Eastern Area Coordinator [email protected] 502-867-3132

Brian Rogers Central Area Coordinator [email protected] 936-554-1600

Dana Stewart Director of Member Services [email protected] (ex. 488)

ASSOCIATION STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

44-47 Impacting the Beef Business: It Starts wtih Membership2014 American Gelbvieh Association Annual Convention

• It Starts with Membership• 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees• Hotel Reservations & Convention

Registration• Participate in Committee Meetings

from Home• Nominate Outstanding Commercial,

Seedstock Producers • 2014 AGA Annual Convention and

NWSS Activities• Notice of 2014 American Gelbvieh

Association Annual Meeting• NWSS Entries Due November 20• Heifer Mart for Registered Heifers in

the Yards

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PRESIDENT’S VIEW

A Winning Team

HOW MANY TIMES have you heard the comment, “Behind every good man is a good woman!” Successful organizations or associations are the same when it comes to active members and the effective use of its committees. Quoting Dr. Gibb, “An association is a group of people with common interests that organize to accomplish together what they cannot do as individuals.” So, behind every good association is an active membership.

How many workshops or group functions have we been involved with where 10 percent of the people do 90 percent of the work? I couldn’t even begin to tell you how many of those I’ve been involved with. The easiest form of involvement requires no monetary investment. It requires a little time and a voice.

State associations and committees are just as important as national committees. State associations provide input to national committees and the national committees bring those recommendations to the AGA Board of Directors. It is then the Board’s responsibility to act on those recommendations.

Members provide the foundation in which an organization is built. Effective organizations take those members and build a structure that promotes participation and allows everyone to feel like they are included. It’s a lot like successful sports teams.

You don’t need the best athletes to win…you just need a good team. Teams succeed when all members work towards the same goal. A couple good examples are the 1987 and 1991 Minnesota Twins. Over half the teams in professional baseball spend more money on their rosters than the Minnesota Twins. Another example is

the 1980 U.S. Hockey team that beat the Russians for the Gold Medal at the Olympics. It is an incredible testament to desire and team work! I guess the moral of this story is…it takes a total team effort to win a World Series or a Gold Medal.

Here is a means to be a part of the AGA team. The AGA Board

of Directors has accepted a proposal from the AGA staff to have our committee meetings via web-meeting and teleconference prior to the National Western Stock Show. We are taking this approach for several reasons.

First and foremost, this should allow more input from more members. Anyone that has an interest in voicing an opinion on future direction or any concerns regarding current policy and practices has an avenue to participate.

Holding the committee meetings before convention allows members to focus on the purpose of our committees – making policy recommendations to the Board of Directors. This then allows time during convention to focus on member communication and discussion on specific topics.

Third, this change creates more opportunity to network and socialize with fellow breeders.

In the interest of generating more member participation we need to find effective ways for more involvement. I encourage everyone to give it a try.

We are at a crossroads in our industry. The commercial cattlemen need and want Continental cattle to compliment the English cattle. Not all Continental breed associations are going to last. Success does not come easy. I didn’t for the Minnesota Twins, it didn’t for the 1980 U.S. Hockey team and it won’t for us. But it sure is fun when it all pays off!

I am inviting each and every member to participate in at least one committee web-meeting meeting. As a team we can make Gelbvieh cattle the champions of the Continental Race. FFF

The easiest way to get involved in the American Gelbvieh Association is to be a part of the committee process; and then participate! It’s one thing to be part of a group; it’s a whole different thing to be active in the group. By Rob Arnold

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418Bill Clark: 785.792.6244Leland Clark: 785.792.6208Fax: 785.792.6250 • Email: [email protected]

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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH... If you think you’re too small to make an impression, remember the mosquito.

GBNR Captain 42X is pictured above as a three-year-old. He was brought into our program to add muscle, body mass and performance in an outcross to our purebred bloodlines. His sire CTR Highlight is known for his great daughters and has very limited semen availability. Captain’s dam is a full sister to Fosters, Farah and Fawn all noted individuals in the Gelbvieh breed.

HIS CREDENTIALS

• Black and Homozygous polled.

• Sires outstanding performance cattle.

• Carcass value.

• Valuable daughters with lots of rib and � eshing ability.

• Sons that the real cowboys love.

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This outstanding Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled Captain son was selected by Dennis Gustin of Diamond D Gelbvieh and was the high

selling Purebred Bull in our 2013 sale.

GBNR BAR NONE CAPTAIN 42XBD: March 18, 2010 AGA 1167121

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BREED PROMOTION MINUTE

Manage What You Can

THE BLIZZARD THAT hit in the High Plains on October 4, 2013 is gut-wrenching. The total death loss of livestock will take months to tally and probably never be totally known. Early estimates vary at this time but are said to be at least 75,000 head of livestock. Some producers lost the majority of their herds. The after effects in loss from abortion by bred females will add to the economic impact.

It is a grim reminder that in what it takes producers years to build Mother Nature can take away in two days. It is out of our control. It’s a feeling of total helplessness for those producers and hard for others to fully comprehend.

As producers deal with the after effects of this tragedy, one thinks about the trials that livestock producers endure. Drought, floods, and blizzards are very difficult if not impossible to pre-plan and manage. When they occur at catastrophic and record setting levels producers take the punch and come back stronger and wiser.

We are fortunate that we do have control over many things in the livestock business. Producers make managerial decisions daily that have

a direct effect on the product they produce and how they do it. The majority of our decisions can be managed and are within our control.

Based on individual environment restraints and market targets, the decision of which genetics to add is not the same for everyone. Producers have varying needs in the genetics they select. This isn’t a bad thing but rather shows that they are managing their total ranch resources and market.

There are certain traits that are, or should be managed and selected for in any environment. Reproduction continues to be the number one trait that has a direct and lasting effect on the profitability of any cow-calf operation. Cows that breed and calve in a short calving interval always are more profitable than those in a herd that do not. Although not highly heritable, good cowmen will tell you that reproduction can be managed and selected for, and can show vast improvements over time. The ability of heifers to reach puberty, get bred and to continue to rebreed year after year is the number one priority for any good cow-calf program. It’s number one for increased profitability.

In making management decisions producers determine what breed or breeds are going to be used in their breeding program. Some will make this decision based on what is the “breed of the month” rather than what breeds actually have been proven to add the most profitability to their operation for the long haul.

It has been proven with Meat Animal Research Center data that when compared to other breeds Gelbvieh heifers reach puberty earlier. It has been proven that Gelbvieh cows wean more pounds of calf per cow exposed. It has been proven in research conducted at Colorado State University that Gelbvieh cows have more stayability with a higher conception rate when compared to other breeds. The best testimonial may very well be that when commercial producers are asked why they use Gelbvieh in their breeding programs, the most often response is, “Because they make good cows.”

With all that said shouldn’t one “manage” to have Gelbvieh incorporated into their breeding program? You do have control and can manage making Gelbvieh part of your breeding program. It is the right decision based on documented third-party research and producer testimonials. There are enough other things that are out of your control, manage the reproductive efficiency of your cow herd with genetics.. FFF

Arguably, the most significant decision cow-calf producers make is selecting the genetics introduced into the cow herd. This is a decision producers have direct control over. By Frank Padilla

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NEWS ‘N NOTES

AGA Board Approves Genetic Conditions Testing PolicyThe American Gelbvieh Association Board of

Directors has adopted a new genetic conditions testing policy. The complete document containing all policy information can be found on the Genetic Conditions Information page under the Education Center tab at www.gelbvieh.org. The core genetic conditions testing policy, effective October 9, 2013, is as follows:

1. All new AI sires and donor females must be tested for AM, NH, CA, DD and OS at the owners expense in order to register progeny.

2. The top 50 sires each year (that have not been previously tested) will be tested for AM, NH, CA, DD and OS at AGA’s expense.

3. Other than points one and two above, there is no additional mandatory testing.

4. On all pedigrees, the animal’s genetic condition status will be designated

2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Registration Underway

Registration for the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show is underway. The 116th Annual Convention will be held in Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 4-7, 2014 and advanced registration is open until Jan. 10, 2014.

2014 convention participants will hear from industry leaders, gather insight on industry trends, enjoy a Cowboy’s Night at the Grand Ole Opry II and party with Elvis at Viva NashVegas! NCBA President and Wyoming rancher Scott George said the convention is a must for all cattlemen.

“The Cattle Industry Convention is the oldest and largest, national convention for everyone that is in the cattle business,” George said. “The convention and trade show is the time for cattle industry members to come together and work toward the future of the industry while having some fun.”

In addition to access to all of the 2014 convention events, registrants for the full convention will receive a 50 percent off coupon for Roper and Stetson apparel and footwear at the NCBA Trade Show.

To register for the 2014 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, visit www.beefusa.org or e-mail [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and join the conversation on Twitter at #beefmeet

Save the Date for Range Beef Cow SymposiumThe Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS) will be

hosted in 2013 by South Dakota State University. It will be held at the Rushmore Convention Center in Rapid City, S.D., on December 3 to 5, 2013. The RBCS is a bi-annual educational event designed as “In-Service Training for Cow-Calf Ranchers.” The event will feature well-known speakers who will provide updates on production topics in the areas of beef industry issues, genetics, reproduction, range and forage management, cattle health, beef nutrition, and more.

The Range Beef Cow Symposium began in 1969 as a joint effort of the Extension services from South Dakota State University, Colorado State University, University of Wyoming and University of Nebraska. The symposium regularly attracts more than 900 ranchers and industry-affiliates. It includes a two-and-one-half day educational program, bull-pen sessions with the speakers each evening and a trade show with displays from the beef industry.

For additional information, contact Ken Olson, SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, at 605-394-2236; or Julie Walker, SDSU Extension Beef Specialist, at 605-688-5458.

Submit Show Results for PublicationThe December issue of Gelbvieh World will feature a

special section dedicated to results from this summer’s shows. To be sure your show results get published, submit them to Jennifer Scharpe at [email protected]. Desired listing of results includes title of what was won, animal name, exhibitor name, exhibitor home town and state.

Davidson Families Host Open HouseDavidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch hosted

their annual Open House, Customer Appreciation Day and Private Treaty Heifer Sale on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at their new sale facility. Early arrivals were able to walk throughout the display pens, and a tour of the breeding pastures and herd bulls followed. Fellow cattle producers, friends and family arrived from various locations, including North Dakota, eastern Saskatchewan, and from all over the southwest part of Saskatchewan. A roast beef supper and visiting rounded out the day, and fun was had by all ages, as the oldest in attendance was 100 years young and the youngest was 6 months old!

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BITS ‘N PIECES

Western region Gelbvieh members and commercial producers should contact Frank Padilla at the American Gelbvieh Association office at 303-465-2333.

American Gelbvieh Association Area Coordinators

William McIntosh EASTERN REGION

[email protected]

(502) 867-3132 (C)

Brian RogersCENTRAL REGION

[email protected]

(936) 554-1600 (C)

“If you are looking for registered or commercial females please contact me. There are several sales approaching as well as private treaty females being offered at this time.”

“Gelbvieh breeders take note that AGA is conducting a seminar during the NAILE entitled “Create Your Future II” on Monday, November 18 beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the NAILE grounds prior to the sale. All are invited and encouraged to attend. ”

Did You Know?

The price of feeder cattle set an all-time record high the week of October 7, 2013

Cattle transfers of registrations for AGA were 7% higher in 2013 than in 2012.

AGA is conducting a member seminar with nationally known speakers during the Gelbvieh activities at the 2013 NAILE held in Louisville, Ky.

More than 190,000 inserts into livestock publications mailed to producers in late October and early November promoting the benefits of Gelbvieh and Balancer®.

That producers interested in gaining valuable feedlot and carcass data on their cattle should contact Frank Padilla.

Gelbvieh DeparturesCharles Roger Clark was called

home to Heaven suddenly while working on the ranch that he loved on October 12, 2013.

Charlie was born November 18, 1936, in Lemmon to Avery and Genevieve (Schmidt) Clark. He was the youngest of their six children. On June 1, 1954, Charlie married his high school sweetheart, Peggy Cazer at Spencer Memorial Church in Lemmon. They lived their first few years on the homestead and then purchased their own ranch from Tom Lyman along the Grand River where they proudly raised cattle and kids. Charles and Peggy celebrated 59 years of marriage together this year.

Charlie was a cowboy and a rancher to the core. He loved the land and the animals under his care. An avid cowboy poet and storyteller, he enjoyed sharing memories of the good ole days with family and friends.

Throughout the 70s and 80s, he and Peggy raised registered Gelbvieh cattle and Charlie served on the national Board of Directors of the American Gelbvieh Association for six years and as president in 1983. His knowledge was sought as a judge for national shows at the NILE, Kansas City and Manitoba.

Keeping him in their fondest memories are his wife, Peggy; his children and their spouses; his siblings and siblings-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlie Clark

All Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders are invited to attend the Create Your Future II - The Dynamics of the Beef Business. The first Create Your Future event was held in December of 2010 in Kansas City, Mo. This second educational seminar will be held on Monday, November 18 at the NAILE - Eastern National Gelbvieh Show in Louisville, Ky. All seminar activities will be held in a meeting room on the NAILE show grounds.

This event is coordinated by the American Gelbvieh Association and hosted by the Kentucky Gelbvieh Association. For planning purposes, interested participants are encouraged to R.S.V.P. by contacting Frank Padilla, AGA director of breed promotion at 303-465-2333 or [email protected].

Schedule8:00 Coffee and donuts8:30 Welcome-Introductions, Frank Padilla, AGA Director of Breed Promotion8:45 “Making Genetic Progress, What Tools are Required?” Darrh Bullock,9:30 “What Feed Yards Want, The Profit Drivers” Dan Dorn

10:15 Break10:30 “Take Your Gloves Off and Sell” Jay Carlson 11:15 “DNA-Why is it Important?” Dr. Jim Gibb 12:00 Questions & Answer session presenter’s panel12:30 Adjourn

Create Your Future IIThe Dynamics of the Beef Business

Dr. Jim Gibb

Jay Carlson

Dan Dorn

Dr. Darrh Bullock

Darrh Bullock, PhD, Extension Professor, Beef Cattle Genetics, University of Kentucky

Dr. Bullock provides a wealth of practical experience and expertise in the cattle business. He will discuss what is required of seedstock producers in order

to make the most rapid genetic progress in meeting commercial cattlemen’s needs in today’s marketplace.

At the UK, his primary responsibility is coordinating the state’s beef breeding and genetic management educational activities.

Jay Carlson, BEEF Magazine National Sales Manager, Overland Park, KS

Jay works with the nation’s top seedstock producers in developing marketing plans that best brand their individual programs. Jay will share his insight on how you can expand your customer base and increase sales.

As regional sales manager for BEEF and its digital communications properties, Carlson has long been a top promoter of livestock publishing in North America. He was awarded the Ed Bible Distinguished Service Award in 2006 by the Livestock Publications Council (LPC).

Dr. Jim Gibb, Executive Director, American Gelbvieh Association

DNA is a rapidly changing and important technology in today’s cattle industry. Dr. Gibb will discuss the use and merits of genomically-enhanced EPDs as well using DNA in managing genetic conditions.

Dr. Gibb has a long-standing career in the beef industry working with seedstock and commercial beef producers. His work in the field of genomics and DNA testing has helped breeders and cattlemen identify quality genetics and make breeding decisions.

Dan Dorn, Supply Development, Decatur County Feed Yard, Oberlin, KS

Dan will discuss what the profit drivers are in the cattle feeding industry. Decatur County Feed Yard has bench marked in excess of 150,000 head of cattle and measure them on performance, carcass and

most importantly profit merit. Genetics are proven to be a key factor.

Dan began working at the Decatur County Feed Yard in 1996 as the Supply Development Manager, the position which he has continued to hold.

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The Genetic Opportunity Gelbvieh and Balancer® Female Sale

“Putting Everything on the Table”December 1, 2013 • 12:00 p.m. CST

At the Ranch, Pierre, SD

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Lot 25 • BEA 7030t Lot 84 • BEA 6021s Lot 61 • BEAs 7083T

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RUMINANT NUTRITION

How a Protein Supplementation Program can Help Winter Range Cattle on Low-Quality Forage

MANAGEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION of low-quality forages is critical because voluntary intake is normally not adequate to meet cattle’s nutrient requirements; due to the low crude protein content (< 7 percent CP), and high fiber content of low-quality forage. This limitation of nutrient intake can negatively affect digestibility and ultimately, overall cattle performance.

In addition to forage quality declines and roughage intake being less than ideal, spring calving cow herds are entering their third trimester, which is when 75-80 percent of calf development occurs. It is during this term that a cow’s nutritional requirements are rising, and will continue to their highest level during peak lactation. Thus, protein, energy, and mineral and vitamin supplementation is critical, to maintain or hopefully increase the plane of nutrition so the cow can retain her body condition for lactation and rebreeding purposes. If a cow’s body condition suffers, it becomes much more difficult to bring her back to breeding condition while she is lactating, as

nutrient requirements are at their highest.

Supplementing protein can also greatly assist ruminants in their ability to function at optimal levels when fed low-quality forages. Cattle can increase the use of low-quality forage, because supplemental protein provides the ruminally available nitrogen that the rumen microbe populations require. The way protein supplementation benefits the microbes is shown in Figure 1. In essence, microbial growth and fermentative activity increases, which leads to increased voluntary forage intake and energy status, and ultimately, animal performance. Therefore, if we “feed the bugs” and meet their requirements, we have an excellent chance to meet the animal’s requirements.

Over the years, producers have supplemented protein by using a number of different options. Choosing which supplementation product to use can depend on your type of operation, animal requirements, personal preferences, and availability of resources. Table 1

summarizes some options including the advantages and disadvantages to be considered when choosing a supplementation program.

One of the most cost effective and reliable methods for cattlemen to provide protein is through the use of non-protein nitrogen or “NPN”. Commonly found in the form of urea, NPN supplements are very beneficial for grazing cattle because they provide fiber-fermenting bacteria with a source of readily available nitrogen; which leads to the improved utilization of low-quality forage. However, in the past, feeding urea resulted in its rapid break-down to ammonia, which caused some toxicity issues. Today’s products utilize new technologies including the recent development of methods to “slow release” the nitrogen in NPN, resulting in much safer products. Calcium-bound urea (Ruma-Pro®) and phosphorous-bound urea available in the market place today, are examples of these technological developments, and when formulated in combination with readily available carbohydrates found in liquid supplements, allows for greater use of the nitrogen by the “rumen bugs,” and improves the overall effectiveness of supplementation.

To supply additional nutrients to cattle, many producers readily employ self-fed or free-choice liquid supplementation programs. Such programs have proven to be an efficient and economical approach for the producer to supply not only protein and energy

Unlike pork and poultry, beef cattle have a unique ability to convert otherwise unusable fibrous materials into palatable, high quality protein products for human consumption. Because of seasonality and forage availability this time of year, this conversion process becomes more challenging due to most typical grazing situations involving lower quality forages such as stored hay, straw, or crop residues. By Courtney Verzosa

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to their cattle, but also well-formulated vitamin and mineral packages. Combining these nutrients allows for nutritional deficiencies and imbalances to be addressed with a single application, which ultimately serves to lower production cost through decreased labor and equipment expenses, and better consumption control. Liquids also have been useful in

TMR type rations, as they increase palatability, and decreases dust, waste, and the sorting of feed ration ingredients by cattle.

It is essential to remember when you are exploring the options of protein supplementation programs, to have your forage properly tested. Evaluating the protein and energy of your existing

forage is an important first step in identifying the nutritional “gaps” that can be filled with a targeted supplementation program. Once you know what you have to work with, you can begin to develop a supplementation program that is sure to be efficient and economical, in addition to improving the use and intake of your winter forage supply. FFF

Adopted from Stefan-Verzosa et al., 2012.

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EXECUTIVE’S VIEW

Improving on Tradition

AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION Annual Conventions have historically been filled with great enthusiasm and excitement as we honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to the AGA and Gelbvieh cattle, meet old friends, make new friends, discuss the past year and unveil plans for the next year. I distinctly remember my first convention 22 years ago and how impressed I was with the atmosphere and dedication of all participants. It was truly an inspiring event.

One major change for 2014 will be the timing of the committee meetings.

Since the beginning, committee participation has been a crucial core value of the American Gelbvieh Association. Over the decades, AGA committee members have made hundreds of recommendations to the AGA Board of Directors, and many, albeit not all, have become AGA policy.

The open debate during committee meetings provides a terrific opportunity for AGA members to express their opinions and take part in setting direction for the AGA.

Last year, the Rules and Bylaws committee recommended a change in our Bylaws granting voting privileges to all AGA members attending committee meetings. While there are still core committee members, the rule change officially makes our committee meetings more inclusive.

If you’ve been on the AGA website or read the eNews, you know that the opportunity for even more committee participation was approved by the AGA Board of

Directors during their August meeting. All eight AGA committees will meet via web or teleconference during the second and third weeks of December. Historically, committees have used teleconferences to prepare for their convention meetings and conduct other business. However, this will be a first for the official annual committee meetings.

As fun and informative as AGA conventions are, some folks are just unable to attend for a variety of reasons, often because someone must stay home and do the chores while mom and dad have fun at the convention. This December, anyone can participate in the committee meetings whether you plan to make the trek to Denver or not.

A complete list of the committee meeting dates and times can be found on the AGA website, as well as on page 45 of this issue. So please mark them on your calendar. Also coming soon will be information on how to dial into the web-meetings.

The obvious question is, “What are we going to do with the extra time not used by the committees?” For one, we’ve been able to condense the time frame somewhat. But more importantly, in response to member comments, more time will be committed to member communication and interaction, and a special guest speaker. Three outstanding member communication sessions are planned, followed by the evening “Bull Pen” session where participants can ask more questions of the speakers or any of the AGA Board and staff.

Yes, there are risks with changing the long-standing tradition of committees meetings at the annual convention, and the AGA Board is to be commended for taking steps to enhance member involvement. Please participate in the December committee meetings and we’ll see you in Denver. FFF

With much talk throughout the beef industry about herd expansion, plus the many new AGA initiatives that will be launched next year, the 2014 AGA Annual Convention promises to be one of the best in recent memory. By Jim Gibb

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BOD ACTION POINTS

AGA Board Approves Convention Activities, Budget, Other Action at August Meeting

A TESTING POLICY for genetic conditions, the 2014 AGA Annual Convention and approving the 2013-2014 fiscal year budget were among the actions taken at the recent Board of Directors meeting held August 16-17, 2013. The meeting was held at the AGA headquarters office in Westminster, Colo. Below is a listing of the key action points taken during the meeting. The next Board meet will be held January 9, 2014 in conjunction with the American Gelbvieh Association Annual Convention.

1. Approved Board meeting minutes from April 19, 2013 and dispensed with the reading of same.

2. Approved March activity report, March financial statement and current summary of bank accounts.

3. Approved Mitchell Management Services as the manager of the 2014 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale.

4. Approved the proposed 2014 AGA Annual

Convention schedule for January 10-13, with the committee meetings to meet in December 2013 via web-meeting.

5. Voted to require that AI sires be required to be tested for all genetic conditions designated with monitor or warning status (currently AM, NH, CA, OS and DD) prior to issuance of an AI permit, effective 8-16-13. *See October 9, 3013 policy below.

6. Voted to require that donor females be tested for all genetic conditions designated with monitor or warning status (currently AM, NH, CA, OS and DD) prior to registration of their ET progeny, effective 8-16-13. *See October 9, 3013 policy below.

7. Directed staff to facilitate DNA testing the 50 sires with the most progeny born 2009-2012 for all genetic conditions listed on monitor or warning status (currently AM, NH, CA, OS and DD) at AGA expense. *See October 9, 3013 policy below.

8. Directed staff to pursue a collaborative effort with the American Simmental Association in the development of a commercial producer feeder calf economic index and a secondary effort to investigate a commercial producer replacement heifer economic index.

9. Approved to add to the Bylaws Article VI Committees D: Breed Improvement Committee the following - The Breed Improvement Committee will recommend research projects that will meet the Association’s breed improvement goals and solicit research proposals to meet the objectives of those projects. The Association will reject proposals from individuals or institutions that include any indirect cost components as part of the research proposal.

10. Accepted the National Sale committee recommendation for the National Sale Rules to require all animals selling must be tested for all genetic conditions designated with monitor status (currently AM, NH, CA, OS and DD).

11. Directed staff to negotiate a one-year contract with Virgil Scott Consulting to enhance fundraising efforts for the American Gelbvieh Foundation.

12. Voted to accept the 2013-2014 American Gelbvieh Association and Gelbvieh World budgets with

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capital purchases as presented.13. Directed staff to send a letter and packet to the

membership outlining the CA information from the August Board meeting.

14. Approved the formation of a committee for index oversight/development consisting of two board members and two industry individuals. FFF

AGA Board Approves Genetic Conditions Testing Policy

The American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors has adopted a new genetic conditions testing policy. The complete document containing all policy information can be found on the Genetic Conditions Information page under the Education Center tab at www.gelbvieh.org. The core genetic conditions testing policy, effective October 9, 2013, is as follows:




4. On all pedigrees, the animal’s genetic condition status will be designated.

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JUNIOR NEWS

Rippe Gelbvieh Donates Watchman Daughter for AGJA Raffle

ONE OF THE largest fundraising efforts for the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) is the annual Donation Heifer project. AGJA members sell raffle tickets on the heifer at $10 each or six tickets for $50. Bulk raffle tickets can also be purchased through the lively auction held during the Awards Presentation and Bull Futurity Social Saturday night of the AGA Annual Convention. All proceeds from this project directly benefit the AGJA and provide funds for the annual Junior Classic and the regional shows.

Rippe Gelbvieh, Duane, Brenda, Dustin and Karla Rippe of Hubbel, Neb., have once again generously donated this year’s heifer. Rippe Gelbvieh is built around moderate framed, functional females selected for a balance of traits. Rippe Gelbvieh collects ultrasound and actual carcass data from approximately 90 percent of the calves born each year.

The 2014 Donation Heifer is DBRG Ms Watchman 303A (AMGV1256505), a 50 percent Balancer® heifer

born January 13, 2013. She is the product of the mating between Lazy TV Watchman W021 and Ms Buddy Boy 1173Y. She combines outstanding pedigree and EPDs to offer calving ease, growth and carcass to any program. The only way to own this exciting young female is by purchasing a raffle ticket. AGJA members will be selling tickets during the 2014 AGA Annual Convention and NWSS, as well as during the time leading up to convention.

The drawing is held prior the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale on Sunday, January 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Livestock Center Auction Arena in the Yards at the National Western Stock Show. The winner need not be present.

The success of the donation heifer depends largely on AGJA members who work diligently to sell tickets prior to the drawing. AGJA recognizes the top ticket salesperson during the awards banquet at the AGJA Junior Classic. FFF

THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION CAPTURES THE POWER OF GENOMICSThe Gelbvieh Genomic Profiles – powered by GeneSeek – are now available from the American Gelbvieh Association through its partnership with GeneSeek, a Neogen company.

• Confidence: The Gelbvieh genomic profiles were developed using the most powerful genomic tools available, and the GeneSeek GGP-HD and GGP-LD are the new standard for cattle genetic testing.

• Accuracy: The GeneSeek GGP-HD features nearly 78,000 SNPs for highly accurate genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs) for AI sire, Donor dams and seedstock natural service sires. The GeneSeek GGP-LD features nearly 20,000 markers for GE-EPDs for screening bull sale and replacement heifer candidates. Don’t settle for anything less than the best.

• Value: Why wait two or more years and spend precious resources to prove the value of a bull or female? Time is money, and genomics allow you to make a decision today on the value of that animal.

• Simplicity: Using a single DNA sample you can receive not only a genomic profle, but also parentage, genetic abnormalities, coat color and horned/polled status for the best value.

To begin using the power of this new technology, please contact the American Gelbvieh Association at 303/465-2333.

Friday, November 29th5:00 PM

Social & 1st Round of Bull Futurity

Saturday, November 30th9:00 AM

GAA/BC Annual General Meeting11:30 AM

Lunch & 2nd Round of Bull Futurity12:00 Noon

Maternal Edge Commercial Gelbvieh Sale4:00 PM

Commercial Heifer Pen Show5:00 PM Banquet7:00 PM

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ANNUALLY, THE AMERICAN Gelbvieh Association honors females in their Herdbook that exhibit consistent maternal efficiency through the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program. The AGA credits its members who continue to place selection emphasis on the maternal traits of the breed by being owners or breeders of these outstanding Gelbvieh and Balancer® females.

Of the 39,516 active cows in the AGA Herdbook, only 3.6 percent qualify for Dam of Merit. Only 0.8 percent of all active cows qualify for the Dam of Distinction honors.

“The Gelbvieh breed has long had the earned reputation of possessing functional, hard-working females with the ability to breed at a young age, rebreed for the second calf and wean one in that would push down hard on the scale,” comments the American Gelbvieh Association’s Frank Padilla. “The females that qualified for the Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction program did not achieve such a level of productivity by happenstance. Breeders placed selection pressure on these traits in the development of females that would perform at a level that surpasses others.”

The following is the top ten ranking of states for the combined total of Dams of Merit and Dams of Distinction. Rank State Total 1. Kansas 539 2. South Dakota 467 3. Nebraska 431 4. North Dakota 362 5. Missouri 265 6. Montana 179 7. Arizona 137 8. Iowa 128 9. Colorado 117 10. Minnesota 107

In order for a female to qualify as a Dam of Merit/Distinction the following must occur: 1) All data must be submitted to the AGA office by August 1, 2013; 2) A Dam of Merit must have produced at least three calves and a Dam of Distinction must have produced a minimum of eight calves; 3) Age at first calving must not exceed 25 months; 4) Produce a calf that was born between January 1, 2011 and March 1, 2012; 5) Possess a minimum average weaning weight ratio of 101 for all calves; 6) Maintain a regular calving interval.

Top 20 Breeders Dam of Dam ofName City, State Distinction Merit TOTAL

Bar T Bar Ranch Inc Winslow, AZ 13 87 100Judd Ranch Inc Pomona, KS 10 60 70Lazy TV Ranch Selby, SD 11 40 51Flying H Genetics Arapahoe, NE 3 31 34Schroeder Inc Sioux Falls, SD 2 30 32Schafer Farms Inc Goodhue, MN 3 26 29Middle Creek Farms Bozeman, MT 5 23 28Wehri Gelbvieh Hebron, ND 9 17 26Mlm Gelbvieh Superior, NE 5 21 26Knoll Crest Farms Red House, VA 3 23 26Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Medina, ND 3 22 25Sandy Knoll Farm St John, KS 4 20 24Mulroy Farms LLC Mayetta, KS 3 21 24C.H. Morris & Sons Appomattox, VA 7 13 20Pearson Cattle Co Inc Lake City, SD 3 15 18Jeff Swanson Oxford, NE 2 14 16Louie’s Cattle Service Burns, OR 3 12 15Stuecken Brothers Freeburg, MO 2 13 15Hodges Ranch Omaha, AR 5 9 14Kicking Horse Ranch Oilmont, MT 3 11 14

Top 20 Owners Dam of Dam ofName City, State Distinction Merit TOTAL

Bar T Bar Ranch Inc Winslow, AZ 84 10 94Judd Ranch Inc Pomona, KS 62 12 74Lazy TV Ranch Selby, SD 44 8 52Schroeder Inc Sioux Falls, SD 29 2 31Knoll Crest Farms Red House, VA 24 4 28Wehri Gelbvieh Hebron, ND 17 9 26Middle Creek Farms Bozeman, MT 22 4 26Flying H Genetics Arapahoe, NE 25 1 26Post Rock Cattle Co Barnard, KS 19 5 24MLM Gelbvieh Superior, NE 17 4 21C.H. Morris & Sons Appomattox, VA 13 7 20Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Medina, ND 17 3 20Pearson Cattle Co Inc Lake City, SD 16 3 19J-Bob Farms Biscoe, NC 9 9 18Kicking Horse Ranch Oilmont, MT 15 3 18Jeff Swanson Oxford, NE 15 3 18Chimney Butte Ranch Mandan, ND 12 4 16Schafer Farms Inc Goodhue, MN 13 3 16Sandy Knoll Farm St John, KS 11 4 15Louie’s Cattle Service Burns, OR 12 3 15

Gelbvieh Breeders Recognized for Selecting for Maternal Efficiency in Cow Herd

Annual Dam of Merit and Dam of Distinction Honor Roll

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Farm Name City DOD DOM Total Farm Name City DOD DOM Total

ALABAMAKittle Gelbvieh Farms Geraldine 3 0 3Painter Gelbvieh Crossville 1 0 1

ARIZONABar T Bar Ranch Inc Winslow 87 13 100Loren C Pratt Maricopa 2 0 2Triple N Gelbvieh Lk Havasu Cty 1 0 1

ARKANSASFourwinds Gelbvieh Ranch Huntsville 1 0 1Hodges Ranch Omaha 9 5 14J&N Cattle Co Rogers 1 0 1Miller Gelbvieh Farm Strawberry 3 0 3Triple D Farms Mountain Home 1 0 1

COLORADOBow K Ranch Olathe 5 3 8Justin Covington Montrose 1 0 1Covington Gelbvieh Montrose 1 0 1Faris Gelbvieh Pueblo 1 0 1Steve & Gail Fiolkoski Pierce 9 1 10Flatland Cattle Co Brighton 1 0 1Gold Spur Genetics LLC Brush 1 0 1Grand Valley Gelbvieh/Balancer Parachute 0 1 1Greenhill Gelbvieh Olathe 1 0 1John R Hawks Olathe 1 1 2Haworth Ranch Walden 3 1 4Jumping Cow Deer Trail 8 0 8Brandon McEndaffer New Raymer 1 0 1Plateau Gelbvieh Peetz 2 0 2Pro-Hart Seedstock Pueblo 2 0 2Jimmy D or Sharilyn Richardson Dove Creek 8 1 9Ridinger Cattle Company Deer Trail 1 0 1Linda Shafer Strasburg 1 0 1David P or Cookie Vanden Hoek Olathe 1 0 1Woods Gelbvieh Montrose 2 0 2

FLORIDAGelbvieh Bar None Ranch Palm Coast 1 0 1

GEORGIAEddie Caudell Carnesville 1 0 1TJB Gelbvieh Chickamauga 2 0 2Yellow Creek Ranch Gainesville 0 1 1

IDAHOD&F Gelbvieh Tendoy 4 0 4

ILLINOISEthan A Bigger Media 2 0 2Sydney B Bigger Media 1 0 1Bigger/Pogue Farm Media 3 0 3Blackhawk Cattle Co Oregon 2 0 2Dienst Gelbvieh Toulon 3 0 3Dykstra Family Cattle Morrison 1 0 1Hemken Horse & Cattle Hillsboro 1 0 1

Hickory Hills Cattle Co Hopedale 2 0 2J & K Farms Ava 1 0 1J-K Cattle Co Shannon 1 0 1Kitley Gelbvieh Flora 1 0 1M&T Gelbviehs Dawson 1 0 1

INDIANAEmily Griffiths Kendallville 5 2 7

IOWAABCS Gelbvieh Winthrop 0 2 2Allambee Strawberry Point 2 0 2Boyer Ridge Century Farm Moravia 2 4 6Cib’s Gelbvieh Clutier 1 0 1CKJ Gelbvieh Colo 2 1 3Crooked Creek Cattle Co Waukon 4 0 4Davis Land & Livestock Inc Batavia 0 1 1Grant Seuferer & Boehler Gelb Milo 1 0 1Herink Gelbvieh Clutier 1 0 1Hobbs Gelbvieh Lucas 2 0 2Holste’s Triple H Farms Clarinda 2 2 4Jim Horton Ft Dodge 2 0 2Little Sioux Gelbvieh Ranch Milford 1 0 1Martens Gelbvieh Walnut 2 0 2MJBC Gelbvieh Audubon 0 1 1Oswald Ranch Osceola 13 0 13Prairie Grove Gelbvieh Danville 0 1 1Linda Reiste-Shumate Bloomfield 1 0 1Rocker B Ranch Indianola 1 0 1Rolling Hills Gelbvieh Bloomfield 1 0 1Adelyn Sienknecht Gladbrook 1 0 1Duel Stock Waukon 1 0 1Charles & Kay Struthers Collins 7 3 10The Two Step Ranch Farley 1 0 1TL Kopriva Gelbvieh &Sons Clutier 3 0 3Williamson Gelbvieh Ankeny 2 1 3Windridge Farms Decorah 1 0 1

KANSASBar Arrow Cattle Co Phillipsburg 2 3 5Collin Berkley Osborne 1 0 1Logan Beying Easton 2 0 2Biggs Bros Cattle Co Barnard 1 0 1Black Cow Farm Bird City 3 0 3Circle S Ranch Canton 0 1 1Cleland Cattle Company Arma 0 1 1Garrett Vincent Conley Pleasanton 1 0 1Crippled W Cattle Co Clayton 1 0 1Davidson Brothers Gelbvieh McCune 4 2 6Dawson Creek Gelbvieh Easton 4 2 6Jim & Terri Degeer Erie 2 0 2Diamond V Gelbvieh Stockton 1 1 2Dry Creek Farm Osborne 3 3 6Flint Hills Gelbvieh Alma 2 1 3Gilly’s Gelbvieh Jewell 7 1 8Jeremy Grable Troy 4 1 5Grable Cattle Company Troy 4 0 4Jerry Grund Wallace 1 0 1Grund Gelbvieh Ranch Sharon Springs 4 1 5

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Grace Hammer Wallace 1 0 1Hart Agency Inc Fairway 1 0 1Hightower Cattle Company LLC Lacygne 2 0 2Holle Gelbvieh Oberlin 4 0 4Judd Ranch Inc Pomona 60 10 70KZ Cattle Company Phillipsburg 0 1 1Last Dollar Ranch Louisburg 1 1 2LeDoux Ranch Agenda 4 0 4Loire Creek Cattle Alma 0 1 1Marshall Cattle Co Medicine Lodge 3 0 3Meng Farms Cattle Company Troy 1 2 3Tom & Peggy Minor Oswego 2 1 3Mulroy Farms LLC Mayetta 21 3 24Nisly Ranch Hutchinson 2 0 2John C Oswald & Sons Hutchinson 6 0 6Post Rock Cattle Co Barnard 9 0 9Raile Gelbvieh/Cody Raile St Francis 2 1 3Raile Gelbvieh/Delbert Raile St Francis 5 2 7Road Runner Ranch Cimarron 1 0 1Sandy Knoll Farm St John 20 4 24Scott Gelbvieh El Dorado 3 6 9John Robert Shearer Canton 0 1 1Spring Valley Farms Agra 2 1 3State Line Genetics Cimarron 7 0 7Stucky Beef Genetics Salina 1 1 2Triple W Gelbvieh Galena 0 1 1Twin Oak Gelbvieh Leavenworth 3 0 3Andy Vath Cimarron 1 0 1Windy Hill Gelbvieh McCune 3 3 6

KENTUCKYCassandra K Bell Olaton 2 0 2Tyler Bitzer Shelbyville 2 0 2Bray Gelbvieh Bedford 1 1 2Bush Cattle Farm Franklin 4 1 5Day Farms Nicholasville 2 0 2Donna Jo Horine/Niles Bray Bedford 1 0 1Full Circle Farm Ewing 3 0 3Hasty Rocky Hill Farms Lancaster 1 0 1Horine’s Gelbvieh Bedford 1 0 1JenJoe Farms Clinton 2 0 2JM Gelbvieh Farm Paint Lick 1 0 1Jessica Johnson Parksville 2 0 2Kendall Kilbourne East Bernstadt 1 0 1David & Jo Nell Kyler Cadiz 0 1 1Mike Moore Gentle G Farm Annville 1 0 1Pleasant Meadows Farm Glasgow 1 0 1Ben A Racke Cold Spring 1 0 1Linda Reynolds Crab Orchard 0 1 1Reynolds Bee Lick Gelbvieh Crab Orchard 1 0 1

LOUSIANABeouf River Gelbvieh Rayville 1 0 1

MICHIGANAmy L Mowry Burlington 2 0 2Will-Owe Acres Burlington 1 0 1

MINNESOTABrandywine Farm Rushford 4 0 4Cascade Creek Ranch Rochester 1 0 1Cordes Farms Lake City 0 1 1Gross’ Range Line Farm Hines 10 0 10Hoppe Farms Inc Crookston 10 2 12Ivers Family Austin 1 2 3Kriegh Family Farm Crookston 1 0 1Lost River Livestock Clearbrook 1 0 1Pederson Gelbvieh Buffalo 0 1 1Rangeline Cattle Thief River Falls 1 0 1Roger Sabin Hibbing 7 0 7Schafer Farms Inc Goodhue 26 3 29Dean G Swenson Little Falls 3 0 3Dean Thomas Fountain 1 0 1Henry Torgerson Jr Aitkin 1 0 1Valley View Farms Preston 0 1 1Corbin Vogl Walnut Grove 1 0 1

MISSISSIPPIAmanda Langston - Triple L Oakland 1 0 1Mitchell & Rita Gelbvieh Farm Morton 1 0 1Palmer Farm Morton 1 0 1Triple L Farms Oakland 1 0 1

MISSOURIA B Farms Inc Lathrop 1 0 1Adkins Farms Burlington Jctn 7 4 11B/F Cattle Company Butler 9 2 11Tomy & Cathy Blake Edgar Springs 1 0 1Gregory Brandt Hermann 1 0 1Brice Budd Hume 1 1 2Matthew Burbank Brookfield 4 1 5Burbank Cattle Company St Catharine 5 0 5John A Busch & Sons Washington 8 2 10Cattleman’s Choice Genetics Deepwater 1 0 1Diamond J-D Gelbvieh Barnett 1 0 1Double R Gelbvieh Lamar 0 1 1Ginger J Ertel Greentop 1 0 1Fare Farms Jenkins 0 1 1Kevin Farrar Adrian 1 0 1Gatson Gelbvieh Vandalia 2 1 3Grow Gelbvieh Walker 0 1 1Halo Farms Pleasant Hope 1 0 1Hartland Farm Stella 2 0 2Hilltop Farms Asbury 1 0 1Hilltop Farms Asbury 5 0 5JGP Gelbvieh Lathrop 0 1 1Justamere Ranch Urbana 0 1 1Lawman Farms Columbia 2 0 2Richard Lincoln Linneus 5 3 8McNeive’s Farm Versailles 2 0 2Benny Alan McWilliams Asbury 1 0 1Missouri Farm Systems Inc New Florence 3 1 4Gary & Janice Mitchell Willard 0 1 1Kali Myers Oak Ridge 1 0 1Myers Farm Oak Ridge 0 1 1Neese Farms Rutledge 2 0 2

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Norwood Gelbvieh Farm Carthage 3 0 3Pleasantview Cattle Co Weston 1 0 1Dale Lloyd Riley Jr St James 1 0 1Hailey Robertson Lamar 0 1 1Ronald Or Kathryne Rogers Mendon 7 1 8Rogers Gelbvieh Cattle Farm Sparta 1 0 1Robert E Harriman Montrose 2 0 2Spring Flood Ranch Llc Goodman 4 0 4Steffensen J5 Cattle Company Gainesville 6 0 6Stuecken Brothers Freeburg 13 2 15Switzer Gelbvieh Bucklin 2 2 4Talley Gelbvieh Farm St Charles 1 0 1Truman State University Kirksville 1 0 1Twin Peaks Gelbvieh Gainesville 3 0 3Vanwinkle Farms Neosho 5 1 6Chris Wade Farms Ava 2 0 2Walnut Ridge Gelbvieh Republic 3 0 3Wannabe Stock Farm Smithville 2 1 3Wareham Genetics Deepwater 4 0 4Wolf Creek Cattle Company Farmington 1 0 1Rex Wood Meadville 4 0 4Yellow Dog Gelbvieh Lohman 1 0 1

MONTANAAyers Ranch Loma 2 0 2Bar Jr Gelbvieh Raynesford 2 0 2Danell Diamond Six Ranch Lewistown 8 1 9Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch Hilger 0 1 1Kicking Horse Ranch/ Jeanette Oilmont 5 1 6Kicking Horse Ranch/ Kathleen Oilmont 11 3 14Kountz Ranch Inc Brockway 1 0 1M Heart D Gelbvieh Stevensville 6 2 8Middle Creek Farms Bozeman 23 5 28Wes Neubauer Wolf Point 4 5 9Piedmont/Johnson Cat Hysham 1 0 1Redland Cattle Company Choteau 8 1 9Redland Gelbvieh Hysham 7 0 7Joe & Cathy Servais Richey 3 2 5Sourdough Gelbvieh Geyser 2 0 2Sr Graveley Gelbvieh Avon 1 0 1

NEBRASKABauer Gelbvieh Fairbury 4 0 4Boehler Gelbviehs Orleans 5 1 6Rod & Twila Brown Paxton 4 1 5Bruning Farms LLC Bruning 1 0 1CK Cattle Co Scribner 7 1 8D Lazy M Livestock Harrisburg 1 0 1Flying H Genetics Arapahoe 31 3 34Gary’s Gelbvieh Trenton 8 2 10GS Ridge Top Ranch Omaha 4 0 4Kleinschmidt Gelbvieh Grafton 2 1 3Jake Lammers Lexington 1 0 1Lammers Gelbvieh Lexington 2 1 3Lemke Cattle Lawrence 9 0 9McClatchey Cattle Company Lincoln 1 0 1MLM Gelbvieh Superior 21 5 26Pope Farms Gelbvieh Ravenna 1 0 1Rippe Gelbvieh Hubbell 3 4 7

Schawang Cattle Co David City 1 2 3Southeast Community College Beatrice 1 0 1Standing Milliron Ranch Brady 2 0 2Jeff Swanson Oxford 14 2 16Justin Taubenheim Amherst 2 0 2Sydney Taubenheim Amherst 1 0 1Tanner Levi Taubenheim Amherst 1 0 1Taubenheim Gelbvieh Amherst 12 0 12Rod Tegtmeier Cattle Davenport 5 0 5The 88 Ranch Orchard 11 2 13Triple D Cattle Guide Rock 1 0 1Voss Farms Bruning 6 0 6Warner Beef Genetics Beaver City 5 0 5

NEVADAHone Ranch Minden 1 1 2Richard J Or Jean M Williams Orovada 5 0 5

NEW YORKKraszewski Family Farms Corning 6 0 6

NORTH CAROLINAC-Cross Cattle Company Asheboro 1 0 1Eric Ellis Old Fort 0 1 1Fence Row Farms Gelbviehs Marshville 1 0 1Green Hills Gelbvieh Mt Ulla 1 0 1Longleaf Station Jackson Springs 2 0 2Old South Farms Rocky Mount 1 0 1R Jar Farm Robbins 1 0 1Swinging Tail Cattle Co Evergreen 2 3 5Austin Matthew Teeter Mt Ulla 1 0 1

NORTH DAKOTAAuch Gelbvieh Mandan 4 0 4Shawn Berger Mandan 1 0 1Bohrer Gelbvieh Ranch Stanton 1 0 1Chimney Butte Ranch Mandan 5 4 9Cranview Gelbvieh Minot 9 1 10Diamond D Gelbvieh Mandan 12 1 13Golden Buckle Gelbvieh Medina 22 3 25Allan or Peggy Gustin Mandan 1 0 1Hedrick Ranch Northwood 1 0 1Kraft Gelbvieh Turtle Lake 1 0 1Conrad Larson Noonan 7 1 8LeDoux Gelbvieh Antler 8 1 9Martin Gelbvieh Rock Lake 7 1 8Mill Iron C Ranch Tioga 1 0 1Moe Gelbvieh Walcott 3 0 3Prairie Hills Gelbvieh Gladstone 8 4 12Sarah & Verrick Schock Carson 1 0 1Wehri Gelbvieh Hebron 17 9 26Wohl Farms Baldwin 8 0 8

OHIOCharlie/Jordan/Scott Diehl Bradford 2 0 2Adam J Shriver Shreve 1 0 1

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OKLAHOMABill New Gelbvieh Arnett 6 1 7Diamond Mill Iron Gelbvieh Oktaha 6 0 6JS Farms Harmon 3 0 3Larman Farms LLC Orlando 4 0 4Markes Family Farms Waukomis 2 0 2Reed Ranch Vinita 2 0 2Wadley Farms Gelbvieh Afton 0 1 1

OREGONDelano Farms LLC Oregon City 0 4 4Lazy Box B Ranch Burns 5 1 6Louie’s Cattle Service Burns 12 3 15Mount Joseph Cattle Co Joseph 1 1 2Starlight Land & Livestock Klamath Falls 1 0 1

SOUTH CAROLINAJacob Carnes Iva 1 0 1W R McLeod Sumter 2 0 2

SOUTH DAKOTAA&C Gelbvieh Canton 1 1 2Adkins Gelbvieh Carpenter 4 0 4Lonnie Amundson Webster 2 1 3Bar TV Gelbvieh Hermosa 3 0 3Roger Baruth Alpena 3 1 4BCV Gelbvieh Nisland 3 0 3Jim & Barb Beastrom Pierre 2 0 2Jon & Theresa Beastrom Pierre 4 0 4Jayden Carrier Hermosa 1 0 1Ceroll Gelbvieh/Aaron Ceroll Sisseton 1 1 2Ceroll Gelbvieh/Arthur L Ceroll Sisseton 7 0 7Ceroll Ranch/Arlyn A Ceroll Sisseton 4 1 5Christensen Gelbvieh Flandreau 1 0 1CJ & L Livestock Hermosa 1 0 1Crooks Red Angus & Gelbvieh Astoria 7 1 8Dean Duxbury Wessington 11 2 13Feist Gelbvieh Ludlow 4 0 4Goldux Gelbvieh Wessington 1 0 1Hojer Gelbvieh Lake Preston 2 0 2Kelly & Greg Josephsen Arlington 3 0 3King B Ranch Selby 5 1 6Lazy TV Ranch Selby 40 11 51Jeff Lesch Mound City 1 0 1Carl A Maude Hermosa 1 0 1Pearson Cattle Co Inc Lake City 15 3 18Justin Ringkob Lake City 1 0 1RLV Gelbvieh Nisland 7 5 12Rushmore Gelbvieh Hermosa 1 0 1Schroeder Inc Sioux Falls 30 2 32Duane & Rhonda Thull Oldham 1 0 1Kristyne Thull Oldham 1 0 1Dustin Volek Highmore 2 0 2Volek Gelbvieh Highmore 1 0 1

TENNESSEEAsbury Farms Speedwell 3 0 3Stephanie Bates Duck River 1 0 1

Biggar Farms Clarksville 1 0 1Butler Creek Farms Milton 1 0 1Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh Farm Luttrell 4 6 10Duck River Gelbvieh Duck River 1 1 2Dunnavant Farms Ardmore 1 0 1Gooseponds Farms Fayetteville 1 1 2Kidwell Farms Rutledge 1 0 1M&W Farms Maryville 3 1 4McClellan Cattle Company Sweetwater 1 0 1Rocky Top Gelbvieh Crossville 0 1 1Sorrells Gelbvieh Farms Petersburg 2 0 2Triple J Farms Sparta 1 0 1University Of Tennessee Crossville 1 1 2Valley View Farm Cookeville 1 0 1Walker’s Knob Gelbvieh Corryton 0 1 1

TEXASAdam M Burton White Oak 1 0 1Harvey Land and Cattle Carthage 1 0 1Montgomery Gelbvieh Amarillo 9 3 12

UTAHDudley Ranch Jensen 5 1 6Guymon Livestock Huntington 1 0 1Johnson’s Bear River Gelbvieh Tremonton 4 0 4Lone Tree Family Ranch Cleveland 1 1 2Loveless Gelbvieh Spanish Fork 8 0 8Shadow Mountain Gelbvieh Genola 2 0 2Southern Utah University Cedar City 3 3 6

VIRGINIAC.H. Morris & Sons Appomattox 13 7 20Castle Rock Farm Pulaski 1 0 1Four Winds Farm Inc Amherst 1 0 1Handfula Gelbviehs Bland 1 0 1Knoll Crest Farms Red House 23 3 26Little Windy Farms/J&K Farms Max Meadows 1 0 1Little Windy Hill Farms Max Meadows 3 1 4Treble W Ranch Abingdon 1 0 1

WASHINGTONLedgerwood Gelbvieh Clarkston 4 1 5NN Bar Ranch Creston 3 0 3Mike & Joy Wilson Brewster 0 4 4

WISCONSINA&B’s Finest Amery 1 0 1Anila Russell Brooklyn 1 0 1Lydia Russell Brooklyn 1 0 1Zimmerman Farms Osseo 1 2 3

WEST VIRGINIAHill Top Haven Farm Strange Creek 4 3 7

WYOMINGMTR Cattle Co Buffalo 5 1 6XT Land & Cattle Newcastle 8 0 8

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UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

LONE OAK G E L B V I E H

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

Eric Ehresman20963 30th St.

Mechanicsville, IA 52306

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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

McCabe Cattle Co.Lacey McCabe563-543-5251

Two Step RanchPat and Jay McCabe

563-543-4177

Annual Spring Bull Sale 60-80 Bred Females Each Fall(E-mail): [email protected]

(web): www.mccabecattle.com

Gelbvieh Farley, Iowa Balancers

BrandywineFarm

Tom Scarponcini30474 Brandywine Road

Rushford, MN 55971507-864-2063

MINNESOTA

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

Chimney Butte RanChDoug and Carol Hille

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

[email protected]

Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March

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

Dennis, Sherry, Jessica, Katie and Sarah Al and Peggy

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

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NORTH DAKOTA

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!

[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

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

SwenSon Gelbvieh

Polled • Purebred • Red • Black

Dean Swenson17513 Hwy 10Little Falls, MN [email protected]

(h) 320.632.5848 • (c) 320.630-5536

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

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SALES

Judd Ranch 23rd Annual Cow Power Female Sale

October 12, 2013 Pomona, Kan. Sale manager: Cattlemen’s Connection Reported by: Roger Gatz

JUDD RANCH’S 23RD Annual Cow Power Female Sale was loaded with cow power genetics. Eighty-two percent were homozygous polled, 96 percent were sired by breed leading AI sires, and 100 percent of the females featured honored Judd Ranch Dam of Merit cow families.

JRI Ms Extra Gold 246T90, Lot 120, topped the sale offering at $9,500 to junior Gelbvieh member Michael York in Cathrage, Mo. This powerful homozygous polled purebred

fall bred female has been recognized as a Dam of Merit female in every year of eligibility (2012 and 2013). Her four calves have only averaged 76 pounds at birth with a ripping 691 pound average 205 day weight spread. Michael has had tremendous success with Judd Ranch genetics as his first bull purchase reigned as the 2013 national champion Gelbvieh bull.

Jack Lindstrom of Kansas purchased several super Judd Ranch cow power females. His number one pick was JRI Ms Secret Admirer 213Z97, Lot 1, at $4,500. This awesome homozygous polled purebred Top Secret spring bred heifer nursed a 2012 Dam of Merit. Jack’s second pick was JRI Ms Style Icon 254Z25 (Lot 11) at $4,000. This beautiful black, homozygous polled, spring bred heifer’s pedigree was loaded with Judd Ranch Dam of Merit genetics on the maternal side.

D Lazy M Livestock, Dave McGraw, added four sensational females to his powerful program in Nebraska. Dave’s top two picks were black, homozygous polled, JRI Secret Instinct 254U83 spring bred heifers, JRI Ms Secret Service 214Z31, Lot 16, and JRI Ms Cleopatra 706Z44, Lot 13, at $4,000 each. These beauties featured excellent low birth to super growth spreads and sold bred to JRI Pedro 207Z74, a member of Judd Ranch’s 2013 national champion pen of 5 Gelbvieh bulls. FFF

12 Purebred Spring Bred Heifers $3,3259 Balancer Spring Bred Heifers $3,0672 Purebred Red Angus Bred Heifers $2,30021 Purebred Fall Bred Females $3,1488 Balancer Fall Bred Females $3,0883 Red Angus Fall Bred Females $2,63312 Purebred Spring Bred Females $3,3501 Balancer Spring Bred Female $2,9002 Red Angus Spring Bred Females $2,7005 Purebred Spring Open Heifers $2,2008 Balancer Spring Open Heifers $1,93831 Purebred Fall Open Heifers $2,2554 Balancer Fall Open Heifers $2,5002 Red Angus Fall Open Heifers $1,850

Thorstenson GelbviehSelby, South Dakota

Annual Bull Sale 1st Saturday in MarchVaughn & Wendy

605-649-6262Brian & Dee Dee

605-649-9927www.Balancerbulls.com

UPPER MIDWEST BREEDERS

Keith, Janice, Dustin & Britney

[email protected]

If you’re not here, how does your

customer find you?

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VIEW OF THE NUMBERS

AGA Resources Help Members Manage Genetic Conditions

THE FIVE GENETIC conditions that breeders should be aware of are: Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM), Nueropathic Hydrocephalus (NH), Osteopetrosis (OS), Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) and Developmental Duplication (DD). DNA tests have been developed and are available for each of these tests. Recent action by the AGA Board of Directors has resulted in the following key points regarding genetic conditions:

• New AI sire and Donor dams as of August 16, 2013 will be required to be tested for AM, NH, OS, CA and DD. There is no other mandatory testing requirement for any other AMGV animals for registration purposes.

• Any animal regardless of genetic condition status can be recorded and registered in the AGA Herdbook.

• Animals will be designated with a “P” (examples: AMP, NHP, OSP, CAP, DDP) which indicates potential carrier, if there is an ancestor in the animal’s pedigree that has been tested as a carrier or as affected with a specific defect.

• Genetic condition status will be displayed on AGA Animal Search page and printed on performance pedigrees and registration certificates.

• Genetic condition status information should be included with any animal offered for sale.

To better assist members manage genetic conditions the AGA has launched an update to

the Animal Search and the Member Online Registry. Results from DNA testing will now be displayed with the animal’s pedigree and EPD information. The results that are displayed include: coat color, horned/polled, diluter,

Over the last couple of months, American Gelbvieh Association members have heard a great deal about genetic conditions. Testing to date has shown the occurrence of known genetic conditions is at a very low frequency. Through DNA testing, and the updated animal registry system, members can easily manage genetic conditions. By Susan Willmon

An example of how DNA testing results will be displayed on the Animal Search and the Member Online Registry

xxF Determined free of condition by DNA test

xxCDetermined to be a carrier by DNA test or is a confirmed parent of an affected progeny

xxADetermined to be affected by the condition by a DNA test

xxPHas a carrier ancestor in its pedigree without an intervening tested free animal.

Genetic condition status designation codes (xx designates the specific condition: AM, NH, CA, OS, DD)

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BVD-PI, Tenderness, Docility, AM, NA, CA, OS, and DD. In addition, an option has been added to the My Herd menu, on the Online Member Registry, that shows the genetic condition status of all animals from a specified birth year.

On an animal’s pedigree, genetic condition status will be listed for animals within the pedigree. Behind each animal’s name in the pedigree

AGA Board Approves Genetic Conditions Testing Policy

The American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors has adopted a new genetic conditions testing policy. The complete document containing all policy information can be found on the Genetic Conditions Information page under the Education Center tab at www.gelbvieh.org. The core genetic conditions testing policy, effective October 9, 2013, is as follows:




4. On all pedigrees, the animal’s genetic condition status will be designated.

will be the status codes as applicable for each condition.

As members review the animals in their own herds they may come across animals that may have incomplete data. These animals may have been tested outside the AGA process and the results had

not been forwarded to the AGA for inclusion in the registry database. Contact the office for information on how to forward those results for addition to the database. FFF

STUECKEN BROTHERS600 W. Hwy PFreeburg, MO 65035Owners: Maurice, Mark, Marlon Stuecken and FamiliesContact: Derek Stuecken • 573.690.8543

Stuecken Brothers are proud members of:

Creating Superior Beef Genetics for Producer Success

DLW ALL BUSINESS 408Y88% Purebred • AMGV 1180118Black • Homozygous PolledSemen available through owners.

Stuecken Brothers

Stuecken Brothers rank in the top 20 Owners in the American Gelbvieh Association for Dam of Distinction and Dam of Merit,

with 13 Dam’s of Distinction and 2 Dam’s of Merit.

A Special Thank you to Scott Bachman, Bachman Farms, Chillicothe, MO for his purchase of

TMGC SB Madonna 19A, daughter to

DLW All Business 408Y in the Seedstock Plus

Showcase Sale.

TMGC SB Madonna 19A • AMGV1252348 • BD: 2-11-13 • PB • Sire: All Business

CE BW WW YW MK TM CED YG CW RE MB FT CV FM9 1.7 83 116 27 68 10 -0.28 40 0.54 -0.16 -0.10 10.74 41.30

CE BW WW YW MK TM CED YG CW RE MB FT CV FM9 2.1 92 132 30 76 11 -0.29 50 0.63 0.03 -0.11 30.63 50.22

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MANAGEMENT

Are You a Cattle Manager or a Cost Manager?

“THIRTY YEARS AGO, input costs were relatively low and cattle producers concentrated on improving reproduction rates and weaning weight,” said Tom Troxel, associate head-Animal Science, for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Times have changed.”

Even though cattle prices have risen, so have the costs of just about everything that goes into a cattle

operation.“In other

words, cattle producers must become cost managers,”

he said. “High reproduction rates and weaning weights are still important; but with the high cost of doing business and high equipment costs, managing those input costs probably has more to do with profitability than managing reproduction rates and weaning weights alone.”

Cost of raising a cowA manager needs to know

production costs. The 300 Day Grazing program conducted at the Livestock and Forestry Research Station at Batesville keeps production and financial records on a 40 head cow/calf operation. For the past year, production cost alone was $665 per cow, excluding labor, farm insurance, utilities, interest and depreciation.

The goal of the 300 Day Grazing program is to demonstrate how to graze cattle for 300 days of the year. Due to the drought of 2012 and culling 20 percent of the herd, the 300 Day Grazing demonstration fed more hay than normal -- 79 days.

“Many producers are surprised that it costs $665 per cow per year,”

Like every other business, ranchers have to keep the cost of raising cattle balanced against prices offered by the market.

Kansas Gelbvieh Association 13th Annual Pick of the Herds Female Sale

1:00 pm • Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Farmer’s and Rancher’s Commission Co., Salina, KS

Don’t Miss This Incredible Offering...

This year’s offering will include • Pick of the Calf Crop

• Elite Show Heifer Prospects• Breed Leading Bred Heifers

Bid Live on DVAuction.com!

Check out the breed-leading offering on DVAuction.com • gelbvieh.org • kansasgelbvieh.org

Please contact Brian Beying at 913-547-1635 or [email protected] for a catalog to this outstanding offering!

This sale produces more Champions than any other sale in the country...• The 2013 Sale will feature a full sister to the 2013 Jr. National Reserve Champion Balancer Female

• Selling the 2013 Kansas State Fair Resere Chamipion Female and many Class Winners• The 2011 Sale produced 6 females in the top three in class at the 2012 Jr. Nationals,

a Division Winner and a Reserve Division Winner. • Pick of the Herd consignors produced over 30 head that stood in the top 3 in class at the 2013 Junior Nationals!

Maternal Sisters Sellby Mulberry

2013 Res. Champion BalancerHer Full Sister Sells!

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Troxel said. Harlan Hughes, a North Dakota State University professor emeritus, pegged the average cow cost from the northern plains at $831. Hughes’ cow cost included hired labor, farm insurance, utilities, interest and depreciation that the 300 Day Grazing budget did not. The 300 Day Grazing demonstration doesn’t include fuel and oil, repairs, pasture costs, etc.

“One can see the $665 300 Day Grazing cow cost per year increasing to the $800 cow cost very easily when those costs are included,” he said.

“One very interesting point was the income side,” Troxel said. “The gross income per animal for the 300 Day Grazing demonstration was $1,050. Hughes reported $1,002 for the average gross income per cow for the northern plains cow-calf herds.”

The economic net return per cow for the 300 Day Grazing demonstration was $385 and the return for the northern plains cow-calf herds was $347-- nearly the same.

“Managing costs and putting the cost where it will make the most return,” Troxel said. “That’s what the cattle business is all about today: Being a cost manager.”

Source: University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

WESTERN BREEDERS

The Prosser Family928/289-2619

928/380-5149 cellWinslow, AZ

www.bartbar.com • [email protected] Tested Balancer®, Gelbvieh & Angus Bulls Sell

Annually in April at Yerington, NV

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

OREGON

WASHINGTON

We’re here for all Northwest Gelbvieh and

Balancer ® needs!

River Bend RanchRichard and Kathy

Bennett541-825-3750

www.oregonpridegelbvieh.com

H4 RanchMark and Shawn

Hopfer541-863-2147

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JUNIOR VOICE

The Gelbvieh Cow

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

[email protected]

Al & Mary Knapp, Adult Advisors Bonner Springs, KS • 913-724-4105

[email protected]

Dana Stewart, Staff Advisor 303-465-2333 • [email protected]

AT SOME POINT of time you must pursue your goals for your operation and for me, the Gelbvieh cow was my answer. When I look for a potential show heifer I take many things into consideration, but there’s two main objectives I aim for. The first is obvious; I want a heifer that will bring home a purple banner at the end of the day. But more importantly I want her to be able to preform when she is put out to pasture.

There is a fine line where power and balance meet and at that intersection stands the Gelbvieh cow. She brings to the table many benefits demanded by the commercial cattleman including a smaller farmed, longer living cow, that produces more milk and

pounds of calf while still remaining true to fertility and structure. She does all of this while putting it into a balanced attractive package. Many commercial cattlemen have also found the benefits of crossbreeding with Gelbvieh females allowing them to take advantage of higher feed efficiency with optimal gains and carcass cutability.

To some this is where the definition of “The Gelbvieh Cow” ends, but for me it means more. It is more than just showing and producing beef cattle, it i’s being with a likeminded group of people that would do anything for you. Behind any good breed is an organization pushing for improvements and betterment

of the breed. It’s the opportunity behind “The Gelbvieh Cow” that makes it so special. FFF

As I enter my eleventh year of showing Gelbvieh cattle I have come to realize that the meaning of “The Gelbvieh Cow” varies from ranch to ranch. By Van Tucker

AGJA is Looking for Sponsors!

Stop by the AGJA Silent Trophy Auction during the AGA Annual Convention January 10-11 for a chance to bid on the top sponsorships at the 2014 Barnyard Classic in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Top award sponsorships such as the Supreme Champion Gelbvieh Female and Balancer® awards will be up for bidding.

Unable to bid onsite? Contact Dana Stewart at 303-465-2333 or email [email protected] for sponsorship options.

Grace Hammer, President (2013) Wallace, KS • 785-728-7111

[email protected]

Michael Ring, Vice President (2012) Oregon, IL • 815-732-7583

[email protected]

Justin Vehige, V.P. of Leadership (2012) Bonnots Mill, MO • 573-897-3303

[email protected]

Van Tucker, Secretary (2012) Portis, KS • 785-282-0544

[email protected]

Nicole Mattison, Treasurer (2012) Lamberton, MN • 507-752-7573 [email protected]

Dustin Aherin, Ex-Officio Phillipsburg, KS • 785-302-1252 [email protected]

Sydney Bigger (2013) Media, IL • 309-221-6262 [email protected]

Tiana Garcia (2013) Las Animas, CO • 719-691-9691 [email protected]

Carter Mitchell (2013) Appleton City, MO • 660-492-3966 [email protected]

Kelsey Sheeley (2013) Hillsbobo, OH • 937-403-3272 [email protected]

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SOUTHERN BREEDERS

Johnny D. Kittle816 Co. Rd. 36Geraldine, AL 35974Cell (256) 996-4140www.kittlefarms.com

Kittle Gelbvieh FarmsQuality Black Gelbvieh Catt le

Eugene(870) 426-5333

Diana(870) 426-5334

Neal(870) 426-4469

Gelbvieh & Balancer Bulls & Heifers Available Private Treaty Sales

HODGES RANCH

15702 Hodges Rd., Omaha, AR [email protected]

EXCEPTIONAL BULLS & HEIFERS

TRUCKING AVAILABLE

LeGRAND

809 S. Redlands Rd. • Stillwater, OK 74074405-747-6950 • [email protected]

Ed LeGrand

Homo. Black, Homo. Polled • Breeding Stock Available

Jim & Pat Dromgoole4403 Winding River Dr. • Richmond, TX 77469

Home (281) 341-5686 • Ranch (979) 561-8144www.dromgoolesheaven.com

Show Cattle Managers: James & Shannon Worrell • (325) 258-4656

ALABAMA

ARKANSASOKLAHOMA

TEXAS

Promote for Success! Upcoming Advertising Deadlines:

January Gelbvieh WorldEarly copy deadline: November 25

Regular rates deadline: December 2Call 303-465-2333 today!

Gonzales, TexasNoel SeNogleS • 281-635-3416 • [email protected]

BullS & HeiferS By Private treaty

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SEGA Gelbvieh and Friends

December 7, 2013Fall Female Open House

11:00 am – 2:00 pm • Pierce, CO

Gelbvieh and BalancerOpen Show Heifer ProspectsBred Heifers, Embryos and Commercial Bred Heifers

Steve & Gail Fiolkoski16509 WCR 86 • Pierce, CO 80650

Phone: 970/834-2138Gail’s Cell: 970/590-4862Steve’s Cell: 970/381-0600Email: [email protected]

To view catalog, visit our website at www.segagelbvieh.com

Females surviving and thriving in drought conditions!

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ANIMAL HEALTH

USDA approves first combination MLV vaccine to provide targeted protection against BVD 1b

Research shows 1b now the most predominant BVD virus strain

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (USDA) has issued the Veterinary Biological License for Viralign 6®, the first combination modified-live virus (MLV) vaccine to provide targeted protection against bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus 1b — the most predominant BVD virus strain in the United States. Marketed by Elanco, Viralign 6 also provides protection against BVD viral strains 1a and 2, bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) virus and parainfluenza3 (PI3) virus.

“Until now, veterinarians and producers have relied on combination vaccines with BVD 1a and 2 to cross protect against what is now the most predominant strain: 1b,” says Carl Guthrie, D.V.M. and director of Elanco beef technical services. “We are pleased that Elanco’s debut cattle vaccine is the very first USDA-

approved MLV vaccine to include antigens for all three major BVD viruses, including 1b.”

This first-of-its-kind vaccine enables low-volume, subcutaneous administration in cattle 5 months of age or older.

“Even though producers have vaccinated for the BVD virus for years, research shows its incidence has not gone down, and 1b has replaced 1a as the most predominant BVD strain,” says Guthrie. “The good news is that ongoing vaccination programs appear to have decreased the predominance of 1a in the United States. But, it also suggests current modified-live 1a vaccines may not adequately protect calves from 1b infections. Since BVD is the most costly viral disease in cattle, Viralign 6 is an important herd-health tool that will help combat all three major BVD strains.”

NORTHEAST BREEDERS

• Polled Purebreds• Red • Black

Double D Farm9937 Warren Rd.

Winslow, IL 61089(815) 367-4116

Skyler Martin1200 S. Blackhawk Rd.

Oregon, IL 61061(815) 732-7583

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

We’re now offering COLOR in the breeder block ads.

Call for detailsFor $297 + color cost you can be in every issue for one year! Call Jennifer or Lynn at the AGA office at

303-465-2333

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BVD is evolving and highly contagiousThe BVD virus is an RNA virus, which means it is

more susceptible to mutation. That’s why researchers monitor BVD viral strains to identify changes in predominance. In fact, a USDA Agriculture Research Service analysis of diagnostic samples shows there has been a shift in predominance of BVD viral strains in the United States. In 1988, subtype 1a was predominant at 51 percent. Twenty years later, 1a ranked third at 18 percent, while subtype 1b had increased in predominance from 41 percent to 61 percent.1 At the same time 1a was decreasing, the overall incidence of BVD virus did not decline.1

“One of the primary sources of the BVD virus is exposure to persistently infected (PI) animals — cattle that are few in number, but shed large amounts of the virus throughout their lives,” says Brad Williams, D.V.M., MBA and Elanco senior technical consultant. “Comprehensive research involving 21,743 head shows that 78 percent of PI cattle were infected with 1b."

According to another study, calves exposed to a PI calf are 43 percent more likely to require treatment for bovine respiratory disease (BRD). And, due to the immune-suppressing nature of BVD, cattle might not show signs of infection even though they suffer from subclinical respiratory and other profit-robbing diseases.

New six-way vaccine proven safe and effectiveThe USDA has reviewed studies documenting no

adverse effects attributable to Viralign 6.6 Additional research shows calves vaccinated with Viralign 6 and then exposed to 1b had no clinical signs of BVD, unlike their control counterparts — 80 percent of which showed signs including diarrhea, nasal discharge, rapid respiration and watery eyes.

Viralign 6 is available in convenient 10-dose and 50-dose packages through veterinarians and animal-health distributors. See the product label for more information or contact your Elanco sales representative or technical consultant, or visit Elanco.us. FFF

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MIDWEST BREEDERS

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

Bar ArrowCattle Company

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

John & Carla Shearer(620) 628-4621

(620) 654-6507 (John Cell)Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April

2815 Navajo Rd. Canton, KS 67428

[email protected]

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

660 • 492 • 2808

B/F Specializing in Forage Raised

Balancer® Bulls on K-31

Cattle CompanyCattle Company

•

RogeRs Valley FaRm gelbVieh

Breed for Tomorrow’s Cattle Today!A Breed Leader in Tenderness & Marbling–

P.O. Box 51Mendon, MO 64660(660) 272-3805 (O)(660-375-7266 (C)

www.rogersvfg.com

Ronald & Kathryne Rogersemail: [email protected]

ROCKING GV GELBVIEHPolled Fullblood Gelbvieh Cattle

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Wehner22533 Spencer LaneKirksville, MO 63501

660-665-7502

KANSAS

MISSOURI

NEBRASKA

Gelbviehbalancer®

SprinG Flood ranchJim & Sherri Michaletz1397 Spring Flood RdGoodman, MO 64843417-364-5297 (O)479-366-1234 (C)Email: [email protected]

Consistent Genetics Adding Pounds & Profit

Registered Gelbvieh & Balancer®

Myron & Valerie Bahm4375 White Oak Rd

Fordland, MO 65652417-753-3578(h) • 417-576-0687(c)

email: [email protected]

Bob Harriman GeneticsMontrose, MO660-492-2504

Fall Bred Heifers • SimAngus & Balancer®

[email protected]

Source for calving ease, docile, major economic traits, boostered with this heterosis,18 mo old bulls for longevity

Thanks to all for investing 50 years in this program from pasture to plate.

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Scott Hamilton, Hitchcock, SD

Gelbvieh x Red Angus or Angus

“My Balancer® sired cattle graded 90% Choice, had

fewer Yield Grade 4s with more carcass weight, adding

up to more profit.”

Steve and Gail Fiolkoski, Pierce, CO

Maternal Superiority

“Gelbvieh females have stayability and wean more

pounds of calf per cow exposed. That makes our ranch more profitable.”

Bob and Judy Prosser, Winslow, AZ

Gelbvieh x Bos indicus

“Southern producers need heat tolerant cattle that

will sustain themselves on minimal resources. Southern

Balancer® cattle do that.”

For assistance in marketing or purchasing Gelbvieh, Balancer® or Southern Balancer® bulls, females and feeder cattle, contact: Brian Rogers • American Gelbvieh Association • College Station, TX • [email protected] • 936-554-1600

For more information visit: www.GELBVIEH.org

Mark & Patty Goes

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

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]

Pope Farms GelbviehJeff and Jeanne Pope

26075 Willow Rd., Ravenna, NE 68869Phone & Fax: (308) 467-BEEF

Cell: (308) [email protected]

www.popefarms.com

P

Jeff Swanson • 308/337-223510908 724 Road • Oxford, NE 68967Annual Sale—Last Saturday in February

GELBVIEH BALANCER

MIDWEST BREEDERS

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

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FOUNDATION

American Gelbvieh Foundation Offers a Limited Time, Unique Giving Strategy to Save on Taxes

INVESTING IN THE future of Gelbvieh with the American Gelbvieh Foundation is a cornerstone of the AGA’s strategic plan. The American Gelbvieh Foundation’s ability to propel research and member education is unlimited with support from AGA members. AGA members can contribute to the success of the Foundation in numerous ways. One such way is through an IRA charitable rollover, which offers unique advantages to qualified donors.

On January 2 of this year the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was passed into law, bringing back the popular IRA charitable rollover provision. The Act makes donors age 70½ or older, once again eligible to move up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities. Donors to the American Gelbvieh Foundation have until December 31 to take advantage of this tax advantaged giving strategy.

Using the IRA charitable rollover has many benefits

for donors: • Donors can transfer up to $100,000/year directly

from a Traditional or Roth IRA to the American Gelbvieh Foundation without paying income taxes on the funds transferred.

• For those donors who do not itemize deductions, a gift from an IRA is excluded from reportable income, thus simplifying tax returns.

• Direct transfers from an IRA can satisfy the IRS Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

• Rollover funds can be used to support the education and research efforts of the American Gelbvieh Association.

To take advantage of this limited time opportunity, or for questions regarding the American Gelbvieh Foundation, contact Dana Stewart at 303-465-2333 or [email protected].

Working Hard for You

Each year the American Gelbvieh Foundation works hard for AGA members by funding critical research projects, providing scholarships

to deserving AGJA members and more. To learn more about the Foundation or to explore how you can support the Foundation's efforts,

call 303-465-2333 or email [email protected]

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Juniors!Check www.GELBVIEH.org

often for show information and results on regional shows and

the Junior Classic!

SOUTHEAST BREEDERS

102 Merlin Dr. Georgetown, KY 40234

Steve, Ashley, Jordan & Jason McIntosh

502-868-5726Clifford & Faye McIntosh

502-863-1135Breeding Gelbvieh since 1989

Double Bar HGelbvieh • Balancer • Angus

Davis Holder Family9595 Bugtussle Road, Gamaliel, KY 42140

270-457-BEEF270-670-2499 Cell= H = H Walter & Lee Teeter

1380 French Belk Rd. • Mt. Ulla, NC 28125(704) 664-5784

Producing Black, Polled Genetics for Today & Tomorrow.

Mick Ainsworth1613 Derby Road

P.O. Box 154 Jackson Springs, NC 27281

910-652-2233Cell: 910-638-8436

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

John & Liz Loy

Quality Gelbvieh & Balancer® Cattle

ClinCh Mountain Gelbvieh

7611 Dyer Rd.Luttrell, TN [email protected]

(865) 687-1968 (865) 235-8869 (C)

Bulls & Heifers for Sale

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

FQUALITYGELBVIEH

CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILLFarms

Doug & Sue Hughes6916 Peppers Ferry RoadMax Meadows, VA 24360

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

W L H

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 WEST VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA

Looking for a sale or event?

Check Places to Be on the website:

www.GELBVIEH.orgGet ready for

upcoming sales!Advertise in Gelbvieh World

or the Profit Picture

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Add Color to Your Breeder Block Ad

COMMUNICATION NOTE

Production ScheduleGelbvieh World

The Profit Picture

JanuaryBreeding Reference Guide/AI Sires

Early deadline: November 25Ad deadline: December 2

February Profit PictureCommercial Issue

Early deadline: December 23Ad deadline: December 30

MarchAnnual Gelbvieh Convention/NWSS

Early deadline: January 27Ad deadline: February 3

AprilHerd Management/AI SiresEarly deadline: February 20Ad deadline: February 27

MayHerd Health/Nutrition & Feeding

Early deadline: March 20Ad deadline: March 26

June-July Herd Reference EditionEarly deadline: May 11Ad deadline: May 18

AugustSeedstock Marketing

Early deadline: June 20Ad deadline: June 25

SeptemberJunior Programs

Early deadline: July 20Ad deadline: July 25

October Profit PictureCommercial Issue

Early deadline: August 20Ad deadline: August 30

NovemberThe Gelbvieh Cow

Early deadline: September 20Ad deadline: September 25

DecemberAGA Convention Preview

Early deadline: October 19Ad deadline: October 25

ONE OF THE most economical advertising investments Gelbvieh and Balancer® breeders can make is purchasing a business card-sized ad in the Gelbvieh World Breeder’s Sections. At $297 for a one-inch ad, or $594 for a two-inch ad, breeders get year-round exposure for their program. Both commercial producers and AGA staff report turning to the Breeder’s Sections to look for breeders in a particular region that would have cattle for sale.

Gelbvieh World is excited to announce that starting with this November issue breeders can add color to their business card ad. The option of adding color has not been previously available. However through negotiations with the Gelbvieh World printer, we are able to offer color on these ads.

The cost for adding color to a business card ad will be on a yearly basis. To add a two-color option to an ad it is an additional $150 per year; the full color option is an additional $300 per year.

The advantage of adding color to your business card ad is it will help make your ad stand out amongst the sea of black ink on a page. You can also put your logo in color,

helping you build brand recognition for your program. Photos of signature animals to your program can also be in color, making your ad more attractive.

Contact Lynn Valentine at the American Gelbvieh Association (303-465-2333 or [email protected]) to discuss how you can increase your marketing efforts by adding color to your business card ad. Don’t have a business card ad? Lynn can help you get one started today.

Also, be sure to book your date for a GELBVIEH SALES email blast. Reservations fill up quickly for winter and spring sales as only one email blast is sent per day. The current GELBVIEH SALES email list includes almost 3,000 names of seedstock breeders and commercial cow-calf producers. Members who have used this service report that it is an effective way to supplement Gelbvieh World advertising to increase sales. FFF

The Breeder’s Sections of Gelbvieh World are the place to see and be seen. Breeders now have the option to add color to those ads. By Jennifer Scharpe

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VIEW FROM THE FIELD

CHIMNEY BUTTE RANCH and Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh both of Mandan, N.D., jointly hosted the 2013 North Dakota Gelbvieh Association (NDGA) field day on September 14. The promise of an afternoon rainstorm did not deter Gelbvieh enthusiasts from South Dakota, Minnesota and Saskatchewan, Canada from joining NDGA members and commercial producer for the day’s events.

Attendees had the opportunity to walk through a group of cow-calf pairs and first calf heifers at the Chimney Butte. Lunch was held at Chimney Butte’s headquarters, followed by a market update from Bobby Hendrickson, cattle buyer representing the National Farmers Organization in St. Cloud, Minn. Bobby has been buying Gelbvieh influenced feeder cattle from NDGA members for the past five years and provided

some firsthand insight into market trends over the next six months.

At Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh, the members and commercial producers viewed pairs on pasture owned by Gustins, as well as a group of partnership females owned with Matthew Rebenitsch of Gumbo Flats Gelbvieh.

At the Diamond D headquarters, their bull battery was on display. A great supper was served with ample opportunity for Gelbvieh fellowship. Susan Willmon, AGA’s director of breed improvement gave a presentation on the development of genomic-enhanced EPDs and the direction towards the use of indexes. Rob Arnold, president of the AGA also spoke about the AGA’s strategic plan and new developments within the association. FFF

Mandan Site for North Dakota Field Day

Report and Photos by Susan Willmon

7th Annual You-Pick-Em t Saturday, November 16, 2013 t 11 am - 2 pm t At the Farm t Lunch served at noon! t Guest consignor Last Call Gelbvieh, Dr. Tom Lavelle, DVM

All Polled All Black

FQUALITYGELBVIEH

CATTLE

LITTLE WINDY HILLFarms

Doug & Sue Hughes6916 Peppers Ferry RoadMax Meadows, VA 24360

H 276/637-3916 • C 276/620-4271email: [email protected]

W L H

• All cattle are CA Free• 25 Gelbvieh, Balancer® and Angus bulls sell!• Many Homozygous black and Homozygous polled• 25 Females sell!

JKGF Future Investment X037Junior Herdsire

HYeK BlacK Impactsenior HerdsireHerdsires will be

available for viewing on sale day.

IMPACTING the BEEF BUSINESSTM

It Starts with Membership 2014 American Gelbvieh Association Annual Convention

GREETING’S FROM THE American Gelbvieh Association Board of Directors and staff. We are proud to announce and invite you to attend the 2014 AGA Annual Convention. The Annual Convention and National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh activities will be held January 9-13, 2014 in Denver, Colo.

The theme for this year’s event is Impacting the Beef Business – It Starts with Membership. The goal of the 2014 annual convention is to continue the focus on AGA’s long-range strategic plan and to emphasize the fact that the success of the AGA and Gelbvieh and Balancer® cattle begins with membership.

As you’ll read the convention pages, you’ll notice we’re doing convention a little differently this year. All AGA committee meetings will be held in December, allowing all members the opportunity to participate via free web-meetings. The convention itself will focus on member education through expanded, informative member sessions, and an engaging and lively Bull Pen session.

The 2014 AGA Convention web page at www.GELBVIEH.org will be your source of the most up-to-date and complete information for the annual convention and NWSS activities.

Make plans now to participate in both the committee web-meetings and the annual convention. Our ability to impact the beef business starts with membership.

FOR THE 2014 Annual Convention, the AGA is honored to announce that there will be two outstanding inductees into the AGA Hall of Fame:

• Eldon and Kathy Starr, Stapleton, Neb.• Jeanette Rankin, Oilmont, Mont.

The Hall of Fame induction presentation will be made on Saturday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m., during the Awards presentation and "Bulls in the Ballroom" at the headquarters hotel.

REGISTRATION TO THE AGA Annual Convention is free of charge. All convention attendees should pick up name tags and convention booklets at the AGA Convention registration desk.

The headquarters hotel for the 2014 AGA Annual Convention is the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Stapleton North. The address is: 4040 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80216. All Annual Convention activities will take place at the headquarters hotel.

The AGA has a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver-Stapleton North for a special room rate of $84+tax per night, which includes 2 free daily breakfast tickets. Rooms must be reserved by December 15, 2013.

Confirmation numbers will be sent via email, provided an email address is given on the online reservation form. For questions or assistance in completing the online form, please contact Dianne Coffman, AGA director of administration at 303-465-2333.

It Starts with Membership

2014 Hall of Fame Inductees

Hotel Reservations & Convention Registration

THE AMERICAN GELBVIEH Association committees play a vital role in the development and implementation of AGA programs, services and policies. An active committee process is one of the core grass roots values of the AGA.

All AGA committee meetings will be held in December via web-meeting prior to the annual convention. There will be no committee meetings at convention. Instead, all members are invited and encouraged to participate in the committee web-meetings from the comfort of their own home. All meetings will be held the week of December 9-19, 2013.

To participate, members only need an Internet connection. Web-meetings can be accessed via a URL link from a home computer, tablet or mobile device. This is a free service to members and no special software is required. A tele-conference option is also available.

Through the web-meetings, members will be able to listen and watch presentations, participate in discussions, make motions and vote. The core functions and value of the committees – making recommendations to the Board of Directors – will not change. The only change is the venue.

More details and instructions on how to access the web-meetings will be provided to members via the Enewsletter as well as on the AGA website. Please take note of the committee meeting dates and times.

Participate in Committee Meetings from Home

All Committee Meetings Held in December Via Free Web-Meeting

Finance Monday, December 9, 8:00 p.m. CST

Breed Improvement Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. CST

National Show Wednesday, December 11, 7:00 p.m. CST

National Sale Thursday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. CST

Rules & Bylaws Monday, December 16, 8:00 p.m. CST

Member Education Tuesday, December 17, 7:00 p.m. CST

Breed Promotion Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. CST

Foundation Thursday, December 19, 7:00 p.m. CST

Visit the Committee Meeting webpage at www.gelbvieh.org/membership/convention/2014/committees for more information.

Nominate Outstanding Commercial, Seedstock Producers

IN AN EFFORT to recognize the outstanding commercial and seedstock producers involved in the Gelbvieh breed, the American Gelbvieh Association has created the Outstanding Commercial Producer Award and the Outstanding Seedstock Producer Award. Both awards are based off the Beef Improvement Federation awards that are presented annually at the BIF conference. The AGA will recognize one Outstanding Commercial Producer and one Outstanding Seedstock

Producer annually during the Gelbvieh activities at the National Western Stock Show. The recipients of the AGA awards will then be considered for the Association’s nominations for the BIF awards that year.

State associations are asked to nominate one commercial producer and one seedstock producer they feel is deserving of this recognition. The applications are available below as editable PDF documents and are due to the AGA office by December 1.

2014 American Gelbvieh Association Annual Convention and NWSS Activities

Your promptness of attendance to convention activities is appreciated to help keep the schedule on time. Schedule revised October 23, 2013

Tuesday, January 78:00 a.m. Cattle begin arriving – NWSS

Wednesday, January 87:00 p.m. Cattle in place on the Hill and in the Yards – NWSS

Thursday, January 98:00 a.m. Yard and Hill cattle check-in – NWSS

1:00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. AGA Executive Committee Meeting – DoubleTree Executive Boardroom

3:00 p.m. AGA Board of Directors meeting – DoubleTree Keystone I

Friday, January 10Morning Free to attend NWSS

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dessert Social – DoubleTree Aspen I

1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Opening Session: Welcome by President Rob Arnold and Keynote Speaker Address – DoubleTree Aspen I

1:50 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Break

2:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Member Session 1: Selection Indexes by Dr. Mike MacNeil & the American Gelbvieh Foundation by Virgil Scott – DoubleTree Aspen I

3:20 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Break

3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Member Session 2: Genetic Conditions by Dr. Jonathon Beever & Genomic- Enhanced EPDs by Dr. Dorian Garrick - DoubleTree Aspen I

5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Gelbvieh Profit Partners Annual Stockholders Meeting – DoubleTree Keystone II & III

7:00 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. Bull Pen Session with Speaker Panel (Q&A/Discussion with speakers from earlier sessions) – DoubleTree Aspen I

8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity & People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity meetings – DoubleTree Keystone IV

Saturday, January 117:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Heifer Show – NWSS Stadium Arena

10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity and People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity – NWSS Stadium Arena

2:30 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. Pick up ballots for Board of Directors voting – DoubleTree hallway outside Aspen I

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. AGA annual membership meeting and election of Board of Directors – DoubleTree Aspen I

5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. AGA Board of Directors meeting and photo – DoubleTree Keystone I

6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Gelbvieh & Balancer® Bull Futurities Social Ballroom” – DoubleTree

7:00 p.m. AGA Awards Presentation and Bull Futurity Recognition – DoubleTree Aspens I, II, III (Order: Introduce Guests; Recognize Outgoing Board of Directors; Hall of Fame Presentations; Junior Fundraiser Heifer Ticket Auction; Balancer® Bull Futurity Recognition; Gelbvieh Bull Futurity Scholarship Presentation, Championship Recognition, and Bingo Ball)

Sunday, January 128:00 a.m. Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Bull Show – NWSS Livestock Center

1:00 p.m. National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale – NWSS Livestock Center

5:30 p.m. AGA Board of Directors meeting – DoubleTree Keystone I

7:00 p.m. New Member Orientation/Online Registry Q&A Session – DoubleTree Keystones II, III

Monday, January 138:00 a.m. National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show – NWSS Stadium Arena

7:00 p.m. Begin release of Hill cattle (out by 10:00 p.m.) Yard cattle released at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday (out by 4:00 p.m.)

Notice of 2014 American Gelbvieh Association Annual Meeting

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII, Paragraph A (2), of the bylaws of the American Gelbvieh Association, this serves as official notice and call of the annual membership meeting.

The annual meeting will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014, commencing at 2:30 p.m., at the Red Lion Hotel in Denver, Colo. The meeting will be held during the American Gelbvieh Association Annual 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.

The nominating committee recommends the following slate of nominees for the five open positions on the AGA Board of Directors. Other nominations may be accepted from the floor during the annual meeting.

• Jim Dobson, Oklahoma• Emily Griffiths, Indiana• Bob Hart, Kansas (seeking re-election)• David Martin, Arkansas (seeking re-election)• Ron Russell, Wisconsin• Walter Teeter, North Carolina• Grant Thayer, Colorado (seeking re-election

Any member who is unable to attend the AGA annual meeting may request an absentee ballot by phone, email, mail or fax for election of directors. In order to obtain an absentee ballot, a member must submit his or her application to the American Gelbvieh Association office not more than 60 days (November 11, 2013) nor less than 10 days (December 31, 2013) prior to the annual meeting, and must be in good standing with the Association at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. Ballots must be returned to the AGA office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014 to be counted at the annual meeting on Saturday, January 11, 2014.

NWSS Entries due November 20

ALL BEEF ENTRIES for the 2014 National Western Stock Show are due November 20. This includes entries for the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show, Gelbvieh and Balancer Pen Bull Show and the Junior Gelbvieh and Balancer Show.

Remember that all entries must include a registration number. Members can use the AGA online animal registry system to register a 2013 calf and request a registration certificate mailed to you.

The NWSS exhibitor handbook is available online at www.nationalwestern.com. Entries may also be completed online.

Gelbvieh and Balancer exhibitors should note that the NWSS will handle all stalling assignments. Please contact the NWSS directly regarding any stalling needs or concerns.

Heifer Mart for Registered Heifers in the Yards

THE HEIFER MART is a new marketing opportunity for purebred cattle producers at the National Western Stock Show. Cattlemen can enter groups of three to five head of either heifer calves or bred yearlings. There will be a designated area in the Yards set up for the Heifer Mart where these cattle will be displayed on tie rails. Night tie outs will also be provided. There will not be a show associated with these cattle. These females are on display with the intention of selling them by private treaty or for breeders to have an opportunity to display their breeding program as a part of their overall marketing program.

Similar to the NWSS Herd Sire displays, reservations for a spot in the Heifer Mart will be on a first come first serve basis made by contacting the NWSS Livestock Office at 303-299-5559. The Heifer Mart will accommodate cattle by breed during the same time periods that each respective breed arrives and is released from the Yards. Entry frees will be $100 per head payable at time of entry.

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PLACES TO BE

November 2013Nov. 2 Professional Beef Genetics Open House Bull Sale, Clinton, MONov. 2 HAGA Show-Me Futurity Plus Sale, Springfield, MONov. 9 C-Cross Cattle Co. Fall Bull & Female Sale, Biscoe, NCNov. 11-16 Canadian Western Agribition, Regina, SKNov. 16 Little Windy Hill Annual You-Pick-Em Bull Sale, Max Meadows, VANov. 16 Seedstock Plus Influence Commercial Female Sale, Kingsville, MONov. 17 NAILE Junior Gelbvieh Show, Louisville, KYNov. 18 Create Your Future II: The Dynamics of the Beef Business, Louisville, KYNov. 18 NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh Sale, Louisville, KYNov. 19 NAILE Eastern National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Louisville, KYNov. 19 NAILE Eastern National Female Futurity, Louisville, KYNov. 30 KGA 13th Annual Pick of the Herd Female Sale, Salina, KS

December 2013Dec. 1 Beastrom Ranch Genetic Opportunity Female Sale, Pierre, SDDec. 3-5 Range Beef Cow Symposium XXII, Rapid City, SDDec. 6 Knoll Crest Fall Bull & Commercial Heifer Sale, Red House, VADec. 7 SEGA Gelbvieh & Friends Female Sale, Pierce, CODec. 9 AGA Finance Committee Web-Meeting, 8:00 p.m. CSTDec. 10 AGA Breed Improvement Committee Web- Meeting, 7:00 p.m. CSTDec. 11 AGA National Show Committee Web- Meeting, 7:00 p.m. CSTDec. 12 AGA National Sale Committee Web- Meeting, 7:00 p.m. CSTDec. 16 AGA Rules & Bylaws Committee Web- Meeting, 8:00 p.m CSTDec. 17 AGA Member Education Committee Web- Meeting, 7:00 p.m. CSTDec. 18 AGA Breed Promotion Committee Web- Meeting, 7:00 p.m. CSTDec. 19 American Gelbvieh Foundation Committee Web-Meeting, 7:00 p.m. CST

January 2014Jan. 10-11 AGA Annual Convention, Denver, COJan. 11 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Junior Heifer Show, Denver, COJan. 11 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity, Denver, COJan. 11 People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity, Denver, COJan. 12 NWSS Gelbvieh & Balancer Pen Show, Denver, COJan. 12 National Gelbvieh & Balancer Sale, Denver, COJan. 13 NWSS National Gelbvieh & Balancer Show, Denver, COJan. 25 Lemke Cattle 8th Annual Production Sale, Lawrence, NEJan. 27 North Dakota Golden Rule Sale, Bismarck, ND

Visit the online version of Places to Be at www.gelbvieh.org for additional dates on upcoming sales and more information on each event.

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3 G Ranch ...........................19, 36ABCS Gelbvieh ........................28Adkins Gelbvieh ......................28AGA Foundation .....................40B/F Cattle Company ................38Bar Arrow Cattle Company ...38Bar IV Livestock ......................41Bar T Bar Ranch, Inc. ..............33Beastrom Gelbvieh Ranch ...13, 28Blackhawk Cattle Company ...36Boehler Gelbvieh .....................39Bow K Ranch............................33Brandywine Farm ....................28BV Ranch ..................................28Canadian GV Assn. .................51Canadian Ntl. Sale ...................21CattleMax Online ....................51Cattlemen’s Connection ......3, 51C-Bar Cattle Company ...........15C-Cross Cattle Company....9, 41Cedar Top Ranch ............ IFC, 39Chimney Butte Ranch .............28Circle S Ranch ..........................38CJ&L Livestock ........................28Clinch Mountain Gelbvieh .....41Cranview Gelbvieh ..................28Cunningham, Ronn ................51Danell Diamond Six Ranch ....33DDM Gelbvieh .........................36Diamond L Farms....................35

Double Bar H ...........................41Dromgoole’s Heaven ...............35Eagle Pass Ranch .....................28Ellison Gelbvieh & Angus Ranch ........................................28Flying H Genetics ............ 39, BCGelbvieh Bull Barn ..................51Gelbvieh Media Productions .27Gelbvieh Profit Partners .........49GeneSeek ..................................20Goettlich Gelbvieh Ranch ......33Golden Buckle Gelbvieh .........28Green Hills Gelbvieh ...............41GS Ridge Top Ranch ...............28Gustin’s Diamond D Gelbvieh ..28Hampton Cattle Company .....41Harriman, Bob .........................38Hart Farm Gelbvieh ................38Hartland Farm .........................38Hill Top Haven Farm ..............41Hodges Ranch ..........................35Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch .............29J Bar M Gelbvieh .....................38Judd Ranch, Inc. ..................1, 38KGA Pick of Herd Sale............32Kicking Horse Ranch ..............33Kittle Gelbvieh Farms .............35Knoll Crest Farm .....................17Lambert, Doak .........................51Ledgerwood Gelbvieh .............33

LeDoux Ranch .........................38Lemke Cattle ............................39Leonhardt Cattle Company ....29Linquist Farms .........................28Little Windy Hill Farms ....41, 43Lone Oak Gelbvieh ..................28Longleaf Station .......................41M&P Gelbvieh .........................39M&W Farms ............................41Maple Hill Farm .......................36Markes Family Farms ..............35Martens Gelbvieh ....................28Martin Cattle Company ..........35Mattison Family Farm ............28McCabe Cattle/Two Step Ranch ........................................28McIntosh Farm ........................41Middle Creek Farms................33Miller Gelbvieh ........................35Mitchell Marketing Service ....51MLM Gelbvieh .........................39Mulroy Farms ...........................38National CUP Lab ...................51NS Ranch ..................................35Oregon Pride Gelbvieh ...........33Plateau Gelbvieh ......................33Pope Farms Gelbvieh ..............39Post Rock Cattle Company ...7, 38Prairie Gelbvieh Alliance ........37Register Farms .........................41

Rocking GV Gelbvieh .............38Rogers Valley Farm Gelbvieh ..............................18, 38Royal Western Gelbvieh .........52Sawtooth Gelbvieh Cattle & Hay ............................................33Schafer Farms, Inc. ..................28Seedstock Plus Genetics .........51Seedstock Plus ..........................51SEGA Gelbvieh ........................35Spring Flood Ranch.................38Stuecken Brothers ....................31Swanson Cattle Company ......39Swenson Gelbvieh ...................28Taubenheim Gelbvieh .............39The 88 Ranch ............................38Thorstenson Gelbvieh .............29TJB Gelbvieh ............................33Treble W Ranch .......................41Triple K Gelbvieh .....................38V&V Farms ................................5Volek Ranch .............................29Warner Beef Genetics ......... IBCWhite Oak Farms ....................38Wildwood Acres ......................36Wilkinson Gelbvieh ................33Yoder’s Prairie Acres ...............36

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