2015 March ACJ

MARCH 2015 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | PAGE 1

MARCH 2015

| CHIANINA JOURNAL | MARCH 2015

The Official Publication of the American Chianina Association1708 N. Prairie View RoadPO Box 890 • Platte City, MO 64079816.431.2808 • 816.431.5381 (fax)Email: [email protected]

STAFFJohn Boddicker

Operations [email protected]

Jennifer RoachRegistrar

[email protected]

Cheryl MinyardAdministrative/Membership

Services [email protected]

Andee MarstonDirector of Marketing and

Performance [email protected]

Doran JunekDirector of Research & Membership [email protected]

Production by American Chianina JournalACJ (ISSN 1068-8021) is published monthly, with the exception of February, April, June, July, September, November and December at 1302 Platte Falls Road, Suite B, Platte City, MO 64079. Subscription price is $25 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Platte City, MO and additional mailing offices.Postmaster: Send address changes to:ACJPO BOX 890PLATTE CITY, MO 640792014 YEAR LETTER “B”2015 YEAR LETTER “C”2016 YEAR LETTER “D”

CONTENTS

March 1: Melroe Farms • Profit Thru Performance Production Sale • Aberdeen, SD

March 7: Beckett Ranch • Dakota Gold Production Sale • Miller, SD

March 14: Tesch Bros. • Annual Production Sale • Watertown, SD

March 21: Ohio Beef Expo Sale • Columbus, OH

March 28: Talmo Ranch Online Sale

April 19: Hybrids for Profits Sale • Aberdeen, SD

April 23: 2015 NJHS Online Fundraiser

April 24-25: ACA Spring Board Meeting • Platte City, MO

April 30- May 1: Long Range Planning Committee Meeting • Platte City, MO

May 1: Ownership deadline for Junior National Heifer Show

May 1: Entry Deadline for Junior National Heifer Show • Springfield, IL

May 2: AJCA Spring Board Meeting • Platte City, MO

May: The Deep Grass Sale • Alabama

June 18-25: 2015 National Junior Heifer Show • Springfield, IL

UPCOMING EVENTS

IN THIS ISSUE A Great Breed and A New Opportunity Andee Marston

Exceptional Winter Chi Shows and Long Range Planning Doran Junek

Looking Toward Junior Nationals Jessica Cheesman

Springfield Will Offer Great Experiences Emma Vickland

Promising Economic Indicators for the Chi Breed Val Shields

Feature: The Mad Mama Jenn Zeller

Making the Shift... Understanding the New Base for Chianina EPDS Bob Weaber, Ph. D.

Keys to Profit: Strategic Selection Jason Duggin

Plus Show Results and Sale Reports

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NEWS

BulletinNational Junior Heifer ShowThe National Junior Heifer show will be June 18-25 in Springfield, IL. Check www.chicattle.org for more information when it becomes available. Rulebooks will also be available online in March.

Hotel Information ask for the ACA/AMAA rate:Crowne Plaza Springfield3000 South Dirksen ParkwaySpringfield, IL 62703217.529.7777

Holiday Inn Express Springfield3050 South Dirksen ParkwaySpringfield, IL 62703217.529.7771

Chiangus Heifer FuturityAttention all Chiangus breeders! The Chiangus Heifer Futurity is held in conjunction with the National Junior Heifer Show in Springfield, IL. The breeder or first owner must nominate the females by May 1, 2015. Cash prizes will be paid out to the top five females. Look for more information in this issue.

AJCA Online Junior FundraiserThe AJCA online fundraiser is hosted by Caldwell/Willoughby Sales and closes on April 23, 2015. To donate items please contact any of the American Junior Chianina Association Board Members or call the ACA office. Look for more information in this issue.

American Chianina Journal DeadlineThe American Chianina Journal deadline for the June/July issue is May 1, 2015.

Chianina Takes Black Hills Stock ShowCongratulations to Jordan and Amanda Holt of Holt Cattle Company on being named Supreme Champion Female at the 2015 Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo.

The Deep Grass SaleWe are pleased to announce a new sale in Alabama. The sale will be early held in May. Look in this issue for more information.

AJCA Junior Nationals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34AJCA National Jr. Heifer Show Fundraiser . . . . . . .35Bushy Park Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Cattle Visions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Chiangus Classic Heifer Futurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Chi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Clarahan Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23EDJE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Excalibur 1CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Four Roses Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Higgins Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Jeff Miller Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Justin Holt Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Melroe Farms Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27O-La-La Chianina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC - 3, 50 - IBCSEK Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Sheets Chiangus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Stoppel Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BCTesch Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Val & Vicky Shields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19VBS Tyrion 515B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Index to Advertisers


I am excited to start 2015 with a great breed and new opportunities. I want to thank everyone for the wonderful welcome I have received while beginning my new role with the American Chianina Association (ACA). I appreciate the time and patience that you, the members, have allowed as I get into the swing of business. I see bright futures for the ACA membership, the ACA and the Chianina breed.

I must admit it is nice to get closer to home and my roots. My family is originally from Kansas. I grew up raising and showing Shorthorn cattle. My wife, Robin was raised on a family farm and ranch raising Herefords. Both Robin and I are graduates of Kansas State University. After college I worked with show cattle at Jensen Brothers and Bohi Land and Cattle. I then moved to Tennessee to be the American Hereford Association, Southeast Field Representative. The last four years I was the herdsman at Burns Farms in southeast Tennessee. Our son, Trigg, was born in 2012. Keeping up with Trigg has become more and more of a fun and exciting challenge for both his mother and me.

This is my favorite time of year. Spring is definitely the start of a New Year and fresh beginnings. New calves hitting the ground and the grass starting to green up always make me optimistic. Those fresh babies are more than a sign of spring; they assure a bountiful harvest. Whether they will end up in a donor lineup, keeper pen or sale lot they are valuable. Therefore, now is also the time to begin a marketing plan. Marketing is the key to maximizing value from our calves. Capturing and creating value should be a top priority for everyone regardless if your marketing plans involves an annual production sale, an ACA sponsored sale or a commercial feeder calf avenue. A primary purpose of ACA is to assist you realize the premiums you deserve.

Spring also brings about a powerful sales season for many operations. Bull sales are what drive our value into commercial cowherds. These bulls are the face of the breed. Cow calf producers, feeders and packers rely on us to make their products better. Their perceptions are our reality and drive our market value. Rest assured, we have real value that can be added to the commercial sector. As a breed we will be better able to realize premium values when we have facts that support

our abilities. EPDs and carcass data verify our value and make us coveted throughout the beef industry.

I would like to take the opportunity to extend a warm handshake and hearty hello to all the members of the ACA and I look forward to working with you in the future. If there is anything I can help you with, please feel free to contact me.

COLUMN

A Great Breed and A New OpportunityAndee Marston, Director of Marketing and Performance Programs

John Higgins, ChairmanAt Large 2015

9845 Statesville Rd.Watertown, TN 37184

[email protected]

Val Shields, Vice ChairmanSoutheast Region 2017

837 Dahms Rd.Falmouth, KY 41040

[email protected]

Matt Michel, SecretaryNortheast Region 2015

4161 E. 750 S.Fort Branch, IN 47648

[email protected]

Don Esch, TreasurerAt Large 2015

717 N. 22nd Rd.Unadilla, NE 68454

[email protected]

Ed MillerAt Large 20158805 FM 818

Big Spring, TX 79740432.816.8676

[email protected]

Brad StoppelSouthwest Region 2016

18361 Reservoir, Rd.Russell, KS 67665

[email protected]

Keith SchrickAt Large 2016

728 White Bull LaneMIlsap, TX 76066

[email protected]

Mike RoseAt Large 2016

3395 W South River Rd.Logansport, IN 46947

[email protected]

Brad WinegardnerAt Large 2016

8865 Harding Hwy.Lima, OH 45801

[email protected]

Jordan HoltNorthwest Region 2017

36892 133rdSt. Mina, SD 57451

[email protected]

Bryan SchaeferAt Large 2017

Box 28Des Lacs, ND 58733

[email protected]

Art PittmanAt Large 2017PO Box 336

Micro, NC 27555919.291.2345

[email protected]

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COLUMN

Exceptional Winter Chi Shows and Long Range Planning

Well Chianina enthusiasts we sure started 2015 off with a bang. National Western 2015 was definitely one to remember. I am sure everyone who attended would agree that the cattle in the yards were definitely an outstanding group and the crowd traffic was exceptional. To top all that off with a exceptional sale on Sunday was just icing on the cake. I would like to personally thank all the members that brought these great cattle to Denver and consigned a great set of cattle to the Hybrid Advantage Sale.

If you had any doubt that the demand for Chianina cattle is there, I wish you could have seen the crowd we attracted outside the Pepsi Arena where all the cattle were on the display. We had a great crowd for the Chili feed and this great crowd carried over to an exceptional crowd for the sale. One long time sale attendee said, “ It was the best crowd at a Denver Chi I have seen in years.” You can find complete results in the Sale Reports section of this issue.

Fort Worth is also in the books and it was a great showing.

Congratulations to every one that participated and thanks for all the members that showed up to support the event. We had a super crowd for Chianina Day in Fort Worth and we got to meet lots of new people interested in the breed.

Spring sale season is upon us. Andee and I both will be heading out across the country to attend as many sales as possible and making herd visits whereever we can. If you haven’t had a Chianina representative by your place in some time, please give us a call and Andee or I will do our best to make it happen. If you have cattle to sell or have interest in cattle you have found for sale, please don’t hesitate to call if we can help you in anyway. On that note, if you have any semen on older Chianina bulls and might consider selling it, give me a call as I have a couple entities looking for some.

Spring calving season 2015 is upon us and I hope everyone enjoys a great year of calving. For those of you about to process fall calves, I would like to remind you to try to catch some weaning weights on the 2014

calves and turn those weights into the office. Jennifer and Cheryl are more than willing to help you if you have any questions.

I want to take a second and thank Ken Culp for accepting and taking on the task of championing the Long-range planning committee project. Over the next month many of you will be contacted to participate in this process and I hope you will all find time in your busy schedule to help plan the future of this breed. Every Chianina member will have the opportunity to express his or her opinion and provide valuable input in the process. Located in this edition of the Journal is information about an online survey that all membership can participate in.

2015 is going to be an exciting year, if any of the staff or myself can be of any assistance to you please don’t hesitate to call.

Doran Junek, Director of Research & Membership Relations


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ACA LADIES AUXILIARY

Here in Indiana, it has been a very cold and long winter. The Arctic Blast has overstayed its welcome and I wish Mother Nature would give us a break, especially since all of this cold/snowy weather is during calving season. Spring has to be right around the corner…right?!?!

I want to congratulate all of the winners from Denver and Ft Worth. With both shows in the books, it’s time for spring sales and the show season to begin!

It’s time to start thinking about the National Junior Heifer Show which will be held in Springfield, IL, June 20-25 along with the Maine-Anjou Association. This will be an opportunity where new friendships begin and memories are made! I know the Illinois crew and the Junior Board have been working very hard to make this a great Junior National.

ATTENTION ALL YOUNG LADIES AGES 16-21! This is your chance to represent our wonderful breed as being our National Queen. The queen contest will be held during the National Junior Heifer Show. Each contestant will need to send a recent photo, a resume outlining your ACA/AJCA cattle activities and shows, along with your school and community activities, and a short essay explaining why you feel you should be chosen as queen. The lucky girl who is named the National Queen will receive a tiara, a sash and a pendant. The National Queen is required to attend the National Junior Heifer Show held in the summer and the North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, Kentucky, all other shows are optional. Anyone who is interested in running for queen needs to contact Marna Higgins at 615.273.2656 or 9845 Statesville Rd, Watertown, TN 37814. Entry deadline is MAY 1, 2015.

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE AJCA! The deadline is approaching for the Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship. Do not wait until the last minute to request your application. Contact Sue Comer as soon as possible for more information at 765.874.2228 or [email protected]. The application is also on the ACA website www.chicattle.org. Entry deadline is MAY 1, 2015.

Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful spring, and hope to see all of you in Springfield!

Looking Toward Junior Nationalsby Jessica Cheesman, President

Jessica CheesmanPresident/ At Large4199 S. 900 W. • Farmland, IN 47340765.468.7405 • Term Expires 2016

Misty LehnertVice President/ Southeast Region330 S. Hood • Lawrenceburg, TN 38464931.766.0504 • Term Expires 2015

Deb GeunsSecretary & Treasurer/ At Large4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 48808517.641.7152

Kelsey CulpNortheast Region1065 Durham Lane • Nicholasville, KY 40356859.553.3059 • Term Expires 2016

Shawnda FosterSouthwest RegionRt.2 Box 36 • Lockney, TX 79241806.652.2383 • Term Expires 2016

Marna HigginsSoutheast Region9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184615.273.2656 • Term Expires 2015

Bridget SchaeferNorthwest RegionBox 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733701.725.4902 • Term Expires 2016

Donna RoachSouthwest Region408 Higgins Rd. • Waxahachie, TX 75167972.937.8021 • Term Expires 2015

Barb GarrettNortheast Region4496 N. Round Barn Rd. • Richmond, IN 47374765.969.0921 • Term Expires 2015

ACA Ladies Auxiliary

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AJCA UPDATES

Springfield Will Offer Great Experiencesby Emma Vickland

After successful Chianina shows at the 2014 North American International Livestock Expo and 2015 National Western Stock Show, many junior members are gearing up for the 2015 National Chianina Junior Heifer Show this summer. The AJCA is expecting this year’s event to the best one to date with many exciting activities and contests planned for Junior and Senior members. It will be held in Springfield, Illinois from June 20-25 in conjunction with the Maine-Anjou National Junior Heifer Show.

The week long, hands-on experience provides a unique educational opportunity for Chianina enthusiasts to not only showcase their cattle projects, but it also provides an opportunity for junior members of all ages to meet other exhibitors, gain leadership skills, and most importantly have a great time. Youth are encouraged to participate in a variety of skill-based contests within four different age categories of Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. Some of these contests include the Public Speaking, Salesmanship, Judging, Showmanship, Stockman’s, Team Fitting, Beef Quiz Bowl, and Photography. In addition to these highly competitive contests, last year was the first

year for the Video, Essay, and Build-A-Brand contests with tremendous success. The AJCA Herdsman Award is also given to a deserving individual who has shown dedication and demonstrated talent involving the success of the Chianina breed. The State Sweepstakes Contest is another unique contest that takes into account many factors with the most important being state unity and participation in a variety of contests.

Springfield is the hometown of President Abraham Lincoln and also the capital of Illinois. While in Springfield, take the opportunity to check out the variety of attractions, entertainment, shopping, and great dining the town has to offer.

The entry and ownership deadline for this year’s event is May 1, 2015. Make sure to check out the AJCA website for updates, lodging information, as well as the official rulebook and entry form. We look forward to seeing you all in Springfield!!

AJCA BOARD OF DIRECTORSSyAnn Foster • President/Southwest Region1231 CR 57-Lockney, TX 79241806.445.2495 • [email protected] Expires 2015

Jessica Harsh • Vice President/ Northeast Region5075 State Route 203-Radnor, OH 43066740.225.2394 • [email protected] Expires 2015

Amelia Higgins • Secretary/ Southeast9845 Statesville Rd.-Watertown, TN 37184615.636.3942 • [email protected] Expires 2016

Laurel Culp • Treasurer/At Large1065 Durham Lane-Nicholasville, KY 40356859.967.4162 • [email protected] Expires 2016

Madison Leinweber • Public Relations/At Large1792 900th St.-Mt.Pulaski, IL 62548Term Expires 2015

Executive Committee

AJCA DirectorsHalley BeckingNorthwest Region15669 448th Ave.Florence, SD 57235Term Expires 2015

Curtis HarshAt Large5075 State Route 203Radnor, OH 43066Term Expires 2015

Morgan LehnertAt Large330 S. Hood RdLawrenceburg, TN [email protected] Expires 2016

Tyler PinkertonAt Large2062 W Scratchgravel RdLiberty, IN 47353765-580-8343 [email protected] Expires 2016

Payton StoppeAt Large18425 Shoreline Rd.Russell, KS [email protected] Expires 2015

Emma VicklandAt Large15260 N 83rd St Longmont, CO 80501303-803-7021Term Expires 2016

Lucas WisnefskiAt Large9736 Modena RdWyoming, IL [email protected] Expires 2016


SyAnn Foster • President/Southwest Region1231 CR 57-Lockney, TX 79241806.445.2495 • [email protected] Expires 2015

Jessica Harsh • Vice President/ Northeast Region5075 State Route 203-Radnor, OH 43066740.225.2394 • [email protected] Expires 2015

Amelia Higgins • Secretary/ Southeast9845 Statesville Rd.-Watertown, TN 37184615.636.3942 • [email protected] Expires 2016

Laurel Culp • Treasurer/At Large1065 Durham Lane-Nicholasville, KY 40356859.967.4162 • [email protected] Expires 2016

Madison Leinweber • Public Relations/At Large1792 900th St.-Mt.Pulaski, IL 62548Term Expires 2015


NEW MEMBERS

New Junior MembersArizonaALEXIS CAVENEE4101 W ELDORADO RDYUMA, AZ 85364

ArkansasAARYN GRAYPO BOX 203BELLEVILLE, AR 72824 DERRICK GRAYPO BOX 203BELLEVILLE, AR 72824

CaliforniaCASSADY HILLPO BOX 94RIPON, CA 95366

GEORGIA ANN COZZITORTO20438 AMETHYST DRHILMAR, CA 95324 GRACIE MANSMITH/ BOLIN6992 SOUTHSIDE RDHOLLISTER, CA 95023

HANNAH SHELL4133 KAPAKA LANEWHEATLAND, CA 95692

JACOB KARR14148 MAUSBACH AVEBAKERSFIELD, CA 93314

KAYLA KEATINGPO BOX 94RIPON, CA 95366

KAYLA LARSEN1326 W AVE NPALMDALE, CA 93551 SHAWN ROBERTSON1326 WEST AVENUE NPALMDALE, CA 93551

IllinoisELI ERICKSON1255 CR 1130 EHENRY, IL 61537

GRACE GOLDENSTEIN2048 CR 2100 NST JOSEPH, IL 61873 JAHNI HARN23404 N PUTT CREEK RDCUBA, IL 61427

JARED RAY ADEN1970 CR 2400 EST JOSEPH, IL 61873

LANE J DOWELL802 W WALNUT STMASON CITY, IL 62664 MASON CAMPBELL1713 N 2600 EAST RDWINDSOR, IL 61957 MAX BEDEKER2878 N 20TH RDSENECA, IL 61360

TUCKER PETERSEN314 THOMPSONROSSVILLE, IL 60963


March 21, 2015Saturday • 12 PM ESTVoinovich Sale Ring 1

Columbus, OHSale Managed by

American Chianina AssociationBox 890 - Platte City, MO 64079Andee Marston - 785-250-4449

Doran Junek - 785-694-3468www.chicattle.org

Embryos by Nevada Nights

Embryos by Irish Whiskey

Show ProspectsChampion Div at NAILE

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Proven Winners

Sweet Baldy Female Tabitha Embryos

IndianaALEXIS JENNINGS300 EVERGREEN DRPLYMOUTH, IN 46563 AUSTIN EGLOFF2577 E 600 SHUNTINGBURG, IN 47542

COLLIN DEATSMAN1213 E ARMSTRONG RDLEESBURG, IN 46538 TRACE ALENDUFF3127 SULLIVAN STWEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906

IowaBAILEY CLEMENS2416 DRISCOLL RDBERNARD, IA 52032

CHRISTIAN GRAHAM2163 HWY T38 SOUTHGRINNELL, IA 50112 GABBI HOVERSTEN1387 BALSAM AVEALEXANDER, IA 50420 JACK CLARAHAN21765 196TH STSIGOURNEY, IA 52591

JAYDA BOWLIN2245 800TH STHARLAN, IA 51537 MORGAN MCDERMOTT68475 INDEPENDENCE RDWIOTA, IA 50274 NORAH LUND1735 270TH STCORNING, IA 50841

TYLER KREBS5803 LAKESHORE DROKOBOJI, IA 51355

KansasCHASE RATLIFF13464 W 1300 RDWESTPHALIA, KS 66093

KATIE DEAL7005 JOSS RDHOLCOMB, KS 67851

MADISON RATLIFF13464 W 1300 RDWESTPHALIA, KS 66093

KentuckyKALEB ROY900 SCHOOL RDNANCY, KY 42544 MATTHEW WALLACE105 WILLIAMSBURG SQUAREWILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097

MORGAN HAMILTON998 OXBOW RDCARLISLE, KY 40311

MichiganDANIELLE FLEMING1761 E LAPORT RDMERRILL, MI 48637 ELIZABETH FLEMING1761 E LAPORTE RDMERRILL, MI 48637

MissouriCODY CORAM20345 FAWN RDBROWNING, MO 64630 MADDIE TAYLOR4830 E JOHANNSEN LANESTURGEON, MO 65284 STACIA LUTTRELL33747 LUTMAN RDSMITHTON, MO 65350

NebraskaDALTON WAGNER2159 200TH AVEALBION, NE 68620 MAVERICK WIDDOWSON1015 W 81ST ST PLACEKEARNEY, NE 68845 TREY STEWART838 HWY 275, LOT 1WISNER, NE 68791

OhioHARRISON PATTON12110 DEVILS HOLE RDBOWLING GREEN, OH 43402

HEATH BARGA5087 HILLGROVE-WOODINGTON RDGREENVILLE, OH 45331 SAMANTHA PARKS5215 TOWNSHIP LINE RDWAYNESVILLE, OH 45068

OklahomaCALLIE MCCLUREPO BOX 252MANNFORD, OK 74044 COLTON BRYCE TIBBS490 ELMWOOD LANEARDMORE, OK 73401 HAYLEY BURGGRAFPO BOX 252MANNFORD, OK 74044

KODY DRISKILL7210 E 19TH AVESTILLWATER, OK 74074 LANDREE SIEBERT7210 E 19TH AVESTILLWATER, OK 74074 LEAH PRITCHETT1 PLAZA SOUTH PMB 198TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464

TANNER JACK KYLER94 CR 4297PAWHUSKA, OK 74056 VIVIAN PENCE3124 OLD 66 ROADHYDRO, OK 73048

South DakotaKRISTIN FAWCETT21051 344 AVEREE HEIGHTS, SD 57371

TexasCLAYTON RUSKEY139 HOBBS RDALVIN, TX 77511 JENNIFER STEPHENSON299 CR 4116CAMPBELL, TX 75422 MADISON NASH3203 KRENEK RDCROSBY, TX 77532

SHANNON TOWER2808 30TH STLUBBOCK, TX 79410 TREVOR HUTCHERSON22511 GLENMONT ESTATES BLVDMAGNOLIA, TX 77355

New Adult MembersColoradoLEVI DREW601 RD 19FT MORGAN, CO 80701

IllinoisBROCK FOSTER21005 CO LINE RDMAPLE PARK, IL 60151

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NEW MEMBERS

GWEN HURD655 SAWYER RDPROPHETSTOWN, IL 61277

ROSS LENTMAN24213 N 300 E RDLONG POINT, IL 61333 SHANE GIPE162 105TH AVESMITHSHIRE, IL 61478

TAYLOR S SPECKHART14705 W MENDELL RDPRINCEVILLE, IL 61559

IndianaANDREW NATHAN WILHOITE4205 N 175 ELEBANON, IN 46052

IowaBEN & MONICA DANNERDANNER CATTLE1821 LINDLE AVEMUSCATINE, IA 52761

DAVID R WILSON23079 206TH AVESIGOURNEY, IA 52591

DUSTIN & MARCY CONOVERCONOVER CLUB CALVES21580 290TH STADEL, IA 50003

JORDAN MILLIREN2849 270TH STRIDGEWAY, IA 52165

MIKE KUHLMANNKUHLMANN CATTLE CO706 130TH STOTTOSEN, IA 50570

RANDY & LYNETTE HUGHESHUGHES CATTLE COMPANY2364 G AVEBAGLEY, IA 50026

RANDY SPEAR17394 STONE STMILO, IA 50166

TYLER PETERSONPETERSON CATTLE CO2693 230TH AVESPENCER, IA 51301

MaineNORMAN G. JACKBACKWOODS FARM81 BENSON ROADBUCKFIELD, ME 4220

MarylandMARK M BUTLER JRMARKY BUTLER SHOW CATTLE41 WEST I STREETBRUNSWICK, MD 21716

MichiganBRANDI RUPPRECHT6454 SHERIDAN RDVASSAR, MI 48768

MinnesotaBRETT & KAYLA GRINAGERGRINAGER FARMS16910 CO RD 3 NEMILTONA, MN 56354

MissouriADAM & HANNAH MCCALLAM LIVESTOCK3568 W FARM RD 68SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803

BLAKE BENNETTBENNETT SHOW CATTLE26774 DEER PARK RDHUGHESVILLE, MO 65334

JACOB HEIMERHEIMER CATTLE CO24421 ST RT 92EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 64024

IowaHUGH ROBINSONROBINSON FARMSPO BOX 264MIZE, MS 39116

MontanaSANDRA SOWASOWA CATTLE COMPANY528 10TH AVE SWGREAT FALLS, MT 59404

NebraskaDYLAN WENT18139 430TH STCRESTON, NE 68631

New YorkALAN G & BONNIE J SPENCEGLEN ECHO FARMS277 FOSTER RDVESTAL, NY 13850

North DakotaCODY & LACEY KREFTKRAZY KREFTS4767 51ST AVE SESTREETER, ND 58483

CODY KREFT4767 51ST AVE SESTREETER, ND 58483

OhioDANNA MILLERSTILLWATERVALLEY FAMILY FARM6449 BEAMSVILLE WEBSTER RDVERSAILLES, OH 45380

JOEL MATTHEWSMATTHEWS CATTLE CO, LLC6768 COVINGTON COVECANFIELD, OH 44406

MEGAN R HUNT2505 WEAVERS FT JEFFERSONNEW MADISON, OH 45346

OklahomaGARY MARTINPO BOX 174CHEYENNE, OK 73628

Oregon SHARRIE COPELAND53924 E FERNDALE RDMILTON FREEWATER, OR 97862

PennsylvaniaADAM WISE616 CIDER MILL RDPUNXSUTAWNEY, PA 15767

TexasKATIE JOHNSON1825 CR 467STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

PHIL WILLIAMSWILLIAMS CATTLEPO BOX 291FOLLETT, TX 79034 TYLER YANCEY18288 ROGERS RDNEW WAVERLY, TX 77358

VirginiaAUTUMN CRIDEREDENHURST FARM4481 CARRINGTON RDMARKHAM, VA 22643

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Adult New Members, cont’d


NEWS

Greetings from Kentucky! I am very thankful for the record cattle prices we saw in 2014. We are now seeing some correction in the market. In the last month or so prices have fallen but are still above average from this time last year. I believe the fundamentals of the cattle industry are strong but are being affected by many things outside of the industry. Factors include fund investments, price of oil, a strong U.S dollar, west coast port slow downs, and the availability of cheaper protein sources at the retail level.

We are beginning to see herd expansion. The size of the U.S. cattle herd is up about 2 percent, meaning fewer heifers sold as feeders and fewer cows going to slaughter. This cuts back on the overall beef on the market supporting good prices. We all know that this can change rapidly with unfavorable weather conditions.

How does this all translate to us as Chi-influence cattle breeders? The reports of bull sales have been great. Producers are seeing that our cattle work to grow well and combine yield and quality grade to increase their profitability.

You can’t say enough of our Chi- composite females; they offer so much to the cattle industry as such a complete cow. At record cow and replacement heifer prices, the longevity they offer will truly equate to a better bottom line.

On the club calf side, sales have just been incredible! Over the past year or so I have become an online sale “junkie.” It is enjoyable to watch Chi-influence show steers and heifers demand record prices. I would like to commend those breeders on their breeding and marketing programs. As a cattle broker by trade that sends feeder cattle to feedlots, I would like to see some larger finished weights in our show steers to reflect today’s industry.

In closing, I would like to thank our ACA staff: John, Jennifer, Cheryl, Doran, and Andee are great to work with!! Please feel free to give me a call 859-391-0758 anytime if I can assist you.

Promising Economic Indicators For the Chi BreedVal Shields, ACA Board of Directors



Val & Vicky Shields837 Dahms Road

Falmouth, KY 41040(859) 391-0758(859) 654-4440

HerdsmanMatthew Wallace

(859) 250-3549

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A little over a year ago we made a decision to partner with Jeff Miller Show Cattle on our club calf cow unit. We could not be more pleased with the results. This partnership has allowed us to focus on our Chi-

Angus Genetic base and allowed our fi rms to jointly bring you an unprecedented set of outstanding calves as exhibited by the acceptance of our 2014 on-line sales. We would like to Thank the buyers who placed their

confi dence in us last year and wish them all success as we approach the summer show season.

We invite your inspection this fall as we bring you yet another set of club calves and breeding pieces that promise to excite. Watch for our sale dates on Caldwell-Willoughby at cwcattlesales.com.

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FEATURE

A couple years ago, I was out tagging the calves of our first calf heifers. I’ve tagged quite a few of these on my own, and it doesn’t bother me to be in there with them. Most of our heifers are gentle and nice to be around. There were four calves already tagged, and I needed to tag four more. We don’t start calving until April. Which is great, because the weather in South Dakota usually straightens up by then. But this year, we’d had three weeks of what seemed like constant snow or blizzards, and as we neared the end of the month, it’d snow during night heifer checks, and be sunny and make a lot of mud during the day.

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, #466 had had a calf. She kept a very close eye on me that night during checks and anytime I got close, she met me halfway, slinging her head side to side. I didn’t even get that close to her calf. I needed only to get close enough to her, to see that he had sucked and was doing well, as it was cold and snowing that night.

Wednesday afternoon I headed out to tag calves. I planned to tag all those that that hadn’t got their “jewelry” yet, then go get my horse so I could sort the pairs off and kick them out to the trap. I got one of the registered calves tagged, and figured I’d better just get #466 out of the way. I wasn’t really relishing having her in that lot with her calf any longer than necessary.

I had my tag in the gun, and headed over to her calf. She was having none of it! She took to me when I got close and I was only saved by ducking around a round bale - which she promptly hit with her head snot spewing from her nose. I decided I should try to catch another calf to tag,

and I’ll be darned if that ol’ bag didn’t hunt me up from halfway across the pen, and force me up against a hay bale where she kept me for five minutes. Where the heck my cow-dog was, I don’t’ know. Maybe he knew she wasn’t bluffing either, and decided that he didn’t want any part of being chased down by an angry mama. C’mon, Jake, you always want to help when you’re actually in the way, and in this instance you’d have provided an excellent distraction!

Anytime I tried to move from my current location, she’d charge me. I actually thought she was gonna come over the top of this half-eaten bale and really get me. I’m standing there, in the middle of this pen, with nothing but a Z-Tagger and my cell phone to throw at her. I’ve no

The Mad Mamaby Jenn Zeller

Dino


place to go, and no one to call. The boys are gone, and the hired man was off that day. The back fence is 50 feet away through a quagmire of muck, and there’s no way I can go West I’m not a world class sprinter, people. I’d never make it to safety before she overtook me. I did manage to toss a wad of frozen, muddy, hay at her that hit her smack between the eyes, but even that didn’t deter her.

It was a Mexican Standoff of sorts. After about five minutes, she went back to her calf. I took that opportunity to slink off, drawing as little attention to myself as possible, while formulating a new plan of attack. A plan which would involve my horse, Dino.

I got Dino saddled, trotted down to the corrals and began to sort off the tagged pairs. I kicked three of them out, and set about sorting her off. She actually threatened my (then) young horse, but he’s cowy enough to stand his ground, and call her “bluff ”. I was able to put her and her

calf into another pen and kicked my last tagged pair out of the corral, while I waited for her calf to go to sleep. Then I put her in the calving barn so I could tag her calf with no fear of retribution! When I did tag her sleeping calf, he woke up, bawled and she came a runnin’ -- hitting the gate into the barn with her head. I’m glad it held, I’m not going to lie. I trotted down to open the gate to the trap, and then opened the gate to the barn -- all from my horse --as I figured that was the safest place to

be. By giving her and her calf a place to go and a beeline to get there, the calving pen suddenly got a whole lot quieter!

Once she was removed, tagging the rest of the babies went pretty smoothly. Of course I was trying to do this with my horse in one hand, the tagger in another, in a corral full of curious, gentle heifers, who weren’t altogether convinced that I didn’t have cow cake on me somewhere.

Happy Trails!

Jake


In the Fall of 2014, the ACA Board of Directors approved a migration of EPD base for animals in the ACA registry to the International Genetic Solutions (IGS) common base. IGS is a subsidiary of American Simmental Association who has been the genetic evaluation service provider for ACA for nearly 20 years. The decision to join the collaborative common base reporting system provided by IGS will bring a number of advantages to commercial cow-calf producers and other participants in the beef value chain. The IGS system now includes over 15 million animals and 35,000 genotypes making it the largest and most powerful beef cattle genetic evaluation in the world. The IGS system provides EPDs for the American and Canadian Simmental Associations, American and Canadian Gelbvieh Associations, American Maine Anjou Association, American Chianina Association, American Shorthorn Association, Canadian Angus Association, and the Red Angus Association of America.

In early 2015, ACA released their first EPDs from this new collaboration. In addition to forming the largest multi-breed, multi-association genetic evaluation in the world, several of the breeds have agreed to report their EPDs on a common base. Use of a common base makes the EPDs from Simmental,

Red Angus, Gelbvieh, Shorthorn, Limousin and Chianina/ChiAngus directly comparable without the use of any adjustments. This makes mating decisions in a planned crossbreeding system much easier for commercial producers using genetic inputs from these breeds.

The IGS system computes multi-breed EPDs for a full range of EPD traits including EPDs for Calving Ease, Maternal Calving Ease, Birth Weight, Weaning Weight, Yearling Weight, Milk, Carcass Weight, Yield Grade, Marbling, Rib-eye Area and Fat Thickness. The system accounts for both direct and maternal heterosis effects as well as breed effects. After performance records are adjusted for these effects, breed composition is eliminated from the contemporary group definition.

This realignment of contemporary groups into larger groups contributes

to higher accuracy EPDs for animals in these groups. The inclusion of a large amount of Angus and Red Angus genetics represented in many of the cooperating breed databases effectively ties all the data sets together.

Adoption of the common base used by a number of participants in IGS will require that Chianina and ChiAngus breeders and end users of Chianina influenced genetics recalibrate their ‘eye’ to the new averages. Naturally, Limousin breeders want to understand where the breed ranks compared to other participants on the common base. The average EPDs of calves born in 2013 from ChiAngus, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Red Angus, Shorthorn and Simmental from the Spring 2015 IGS run are reported in table 1.

Making the Shift…Understanding the New Base for Chianina EPDsBy Bob Weaber, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Cow-calf Extension Specialist, Kansas State University

NEWS

Breed CE BW WW YW MILK MCE

ChiAngus 5.5 2.4 43.3 62.2 16.8 -2.5

Gelbvieh 8.9 1.9 69.1 94.7 30.8 7.2

Limousin 7.6 1.5 65.1 92.3 25.4 5.9

Maine Anjou 8.0 1.4 46.6 62.4 17.2 2.8

Red Angus 12.7 -1.3 55.1 85.4 19.3 3.7

Shorthorn 4.2 2.3 54.4 63.3 19.3 1.9Table 1. Average EPDs for 2013 born calves by breed for IGS participating breeds: ChiAngus, Gelbvieh,

Limousin, Maine Anjou, Red Angus, Shorthorn and Simmental.PAGE 22 | CHIANINA JOURNAL | MARCH 2015


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NEWS

When NFL teams prepare for the upcoming season, there is no doubt that the draft is of paramount importance for the future of the team. Although some of the “picks” are very high profile and draw a lot of media attention for one reason or another, you can be sure that the team’s coaches are not making selections based on what everyone else says. Instead, they have compiled a long list of criteria that are necessary for each available position specific to their game plan.

I am not a huge fan of the NFL like I was as a child, and it’s obvious that there is a lot of difference between cattle production and sports. However, there are some similarities in the business side of each of these that should make us think about how we all make decisions in our breeding programs. Each college player that is eligible for the draft will go through a thorough evaluation process. This is often initially based on field appraisal by a scout or through video. Then there will be an extensive evaluation of the data that has been compiled on his performance for each game. This is not the end of the process, but only the beginning. There are also interviews and reference checks to assess the likelihood of them fitting in well with the team and its future. Then you have the NFL scouting combine that seems to prove or

disprove the initial evaluations. NFL teams are trying to get the best possible candidate that they can. A thoroughly evaluated draft pick should yield more wins and more profit for the owners. It would profit us as cattle breeders to do the same.

How should we choose sires for our herds?

Let’s start by contemplating the simple question, “Is this a good bull pictured below?”

The first thing that tends to run into our mind is something about the bull’s topline or muscling. What if I was to tell you that this bull weighed 110 lbs. at birth, failed a breeding

soundness examination, and just ran over the owner last week? He’s only $2,200 if you buy today. What a steal!

Let’s go ahead and land the plane right in the middle of this article. If you purchase a bull without gathering and evaluating the necessary information, you open up your

business to quick failure. In other words, it is not a good idea to buy a culled bull and put him with your cows. Here is what you don’t know if you blindly purchase a bull without knowing his certain history and source herd.

• No information exist and there is no breeder guarantee if he cannot physically mount cows.

• No information exist as to whether he has viable sperm.

• No information exist on the likelihood of needing to pull his calves due to size or shape.

• No information exist as to what the growth potential is for the calves if he is able settle cows.

• No information exist on his ability to pass along the coat color you want.

• No information exist regarding infectious and non-infectious diseases such as genetic disorders.

If you need a herd sire replaced and/or you are looking to purchase semen from a supplier, it is critical that we do our own scouting and evaluation of the data based on what we need for

our marketing goals. Before a bull purchase is made, make sure that the bull has passed a breeding soundness examination before writing a check. A BSE will include the evaluation of the semen sample and the physical evaluation of the reproductive tract, eyes, structural soundness and other

Keys to Profit: Strategic SelectionJason Duggin, University of Georgia Beef Specialist, Calhoun, GA


criteria. The BSE is just the scouting report saying he is a viable candidate. Now we move on to selection criteria that experienced cattle producers will consider during the selection process. This will help us understand which bulls fit our game plan.

• Will the bull need to be mated to heifers?

• Which breeds will generate hybrid vigor in the calves? (commercial producers)

• What is the marketing point for the progeny: at weaning, as backgrounded yearlings, retained ownership, or a branded beef program?

• Will replacement heifers be kept?Remember this is just a part of

the whole process. A solid breeding bull purchase or A.I. mating will also include visual evaluation of the following examples. We can consider this the interview. This is a condensed list.

• Feet and legs• Muscling• Body volume• Breed specific traits such as sheath

angle and tightness in Brahman derivatives

One way to evaluate for these traits is to look at how proportionate or “balanced” the bull is from the side. If you visually divide the animal into 3 sections like the picture below, you can get a feel for the combination of muscle and volume

as well as overall quality. The bull below is well balanced. The circle on the left evaluates muscle and the middle circle evaluates volume. As you evaluate the front circle or front 1/3 of the bull you can evaluate the shoulder and frontend relative to the rest of the bull. Bulls that are proportionate throughout tend to have more muscle and volume in the needed areas. Often times these cattle tend to have better structure in the shoulder and hip. It is also imperative that each selection you make have a good foot and skeleton. In my opinion, one of the biggest challenges we could face in cattle programs is improving skeletal structure. Single trait selection has changed the breeding herd. Poor structure and heavy weights are not a good combination for our feeders that make it to the yards. Troy Marshall of Beef Magazine recently wrote, “Lots of good cattlemen believe there’s a trend taking place – that there’s something we’re doing from either a management or genetic standpoint that is increasing the health risk and susceptibility of these larger-weight animals.” There a lot of potential factors for this, but it should make us think about the long term consequences of mating decisions. The bull above is an ideal example of having good set and angle to the pasterns, hocks, knees, shoulder and hip.

This article would be incomplete without mentioning the great benefit of using Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) as an essential part of the entire selection process. EPD’s and bull evaluation data can be thought of as the NFL combine. Do the numbers back up the potential impact of this bull in my herd?

EPDs are now commonplace. One that tends to be somewhat misunderstood is Calving Ease Direct (CED). Simply put, this EPD incorporates all the recorded information related to birth weight and calving ease scores for this bull and his ancestors. Let’s compare “Bull A” and “Bull B” in the example below.

Before we can make a decision about the data, we need to understand how it is reported. Calving ease measurements are reported in “deviations of percentages” of unassisted births. In the above example, the difference between Bull A and Bull B is 5 for CED. With this information we can reasonably expect that Bull A should have 5% greater unassisted births than bull B when mated to similar heifers. If you used both of these sires on 100 heifers, Bull A should have 5 more unassisted births on average. It should be noted that the calving ease direct EPD is a more direct measure of potential calving continued...


ease and birth weight (BW) EPD’s are considered an indirect measure. Even when using EPD’s, you should always gather information about the pelvic area of the female or at least have historical information.

Birth weight (BW) and weaning weight (WW) EPDs tend to be more easily understood. BW and WW EPDs (WW) are reported in pounds. The difference between Bull A and Bull B is 1.1 for BW EPD in the above example. This means that calves out of Bull A should be 1.1 lbs. lighter at birth on average than calves out of bull B if all other variables are equal. The difference is 6 for WW, and we can expect that Bull A should sire calves averaging 6 pounds heavier at weaning if all other criteria are same.

Let’s pretend for a second that a new NFL team went out and tried to get the cheapest players they possibly could in the draft for each position. The probably won’t be successful to say the least. On the flip side, you also can’t throw money around and expect it to work. Finding bulls that have all the necessary information and physical attributes that we’ve overviewed should improve your likelihood of success. This is not a gambling situation, but instead, it should be a very calculated “pick”.

This brief overview of selection methods and tools will hopefully inspire you to go above and beyond to create a successful breeding program. If I can be of assistance please feel free to call or email.

NEWS

Keys to Profit ...



BW WW YW MILK

4.0 56.3 85.7 14.9

BW WW YW MILK

-0.9 56.4 91.5 23.7

BW WW YW MILK

2.8 59.9 92.4 22.1

NEWS

Developing a Long Range Plan for the ACA

Fifteen years ago, the ACA aggressively undertook to develop a Long Range Plan (LRP). The LRP Committee included 18 breeders as well as two staff members and six industry leaders who served as external consultants and resources. The LRP Committee initially met in November, 2000, in Louisville, in conjunction with the NAILE. The entire committee, including industry leaders, convened again on January 18 & 19, 2001, in Platte City. The committee met again on March 29 and 30 with the final meeting of the LRP Committee being held on July 26, 2001.

The tangible result was the publication of the “ACA Long Range Planning Committee: On the road to assist our members build a better future.” This 40-page booklet was published in September 2001 and included a transcription of all four meetings.

The new LRP Committee can set its sights on utilizing research projects including genomics research and advancing the ACA data processing system to better meet the goals and objectives that will more effectively serve the membership. At the conclusion of this discovery process, the new LRP be published. The 2015 LRP will strive to keep the mission statement and organizational objectives at the forefront of ACA business and activities.

This is, of course, a large and expansive list. In inviting people, we begin by identifying all of the groups that should be involved. These include the Long Range Planning Committee, the ACA Board of Directors, the ACA Ladies Auxiliary, the AJCA Board of Directors, the ACA Foundation Board of Directors and representatives from all aspects of our membership and the beef cattle industry. Finally, outside experts were identified to serve. Our intention is that each of the previously identified groups will ensure that they are represented by four or more individuals who will commit to being involved for the entire meeting.

We Want Your Input!Finally, in an effort to gain the perspective of each ACA member, an on-line

questionnaire has been created. Each ACA member has the opportunity to share their input on 10 questions. These questions will serve as a starting point for the LRPC. The input of the entire membership will be condensed and shared with the ACA LRP Committee at their first meeting. Please go to the following website to access questionnaire. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GZBLPDP

Steve MelroeLRPCPast President,ACA BODACA Foundation

Jessica CheesmanLRPCPresident, ACA AuxiliaryACA Foundation

Ken GeunsLRPCPast President, ACA BOD2001 LRPC

Chuck MadarisLRPCChiangus Council2001 LRPC Jody FosterLRPCPast Pres., ACA BOD

Thomas EllisLRPC

Bart GlassLRPC

Troy BeckettLRPC

Paul MillerLRPC

Gordon SchubertLRPC

Jeff GettingerLRPC

Randy BellarLRPC

Bill RamseyLRPC

Dan SullivanLRPC

J.T. BegoonLRPC

Mary Lee WhiteLRPC

Gordon WannerLRPC

Lene HitzLRPC

Wayne OhlrichsLRPC

Barb OhlrichsLRPC

Troy GehrkeLRPC

Lyle SextonLRPC

Dennis ClarahanLRPCChiangus Council Jerry SchaeferLRPCPast President, ACA BOD

Richard ArnoldLRPC


Jan JohnsonLRPC

Wayne MillerLRPC2001 LRPC

John WoodruffLRPC2001 LRPC Pete GrahamLRPC

Debra GrahamLRPC

Ed MillerACA BOD 2001 LRPC John HigginsACA BOD Matt MichelACA BOD

Don EschACA BOD

Jordan HoltACA BOD Bryan SchaeferACA BOD

Val SchieldsACA BOD ACA Foundation

Brad StoppelACA BOD

Keith SchrickACA BOD

Mike RoseACA BOD

Brad WinegardnerACA BOD Art PittmanACA BOD

Misty LehnertACA Auxiliary

Deb GeunsACA Auxiliary Sue ComerACA Auxiliary

Shawnda FosterACA Auxiliary Marna HigginsACA Auxiliary Bridget SchaeferACA Auxiliary

Donna RoachACA Auxiliary Barb GarrettACA Auxiliary

Kelsey CulpACA Auxiliary

SyAnn FosterAJCA

Jessica HarshAJCA Amelia HigginsAJCA

Laurel CulpAJCA Madison LeinweberAJCA

Halley BeckingAJCA

Curtis HarshAJCA

Morgan LehnertAJCA

Tyler PinkertonAJCA

Payton StoppelAJCA

Emma VicklandAJCA

Lucas WisnefskiAJCADr. Rob SheetsPast Pres., ACA BOD Neal BranscumPast Pres., ACA BOD Jody FosterPast Pres., ACA BOD

Charles J. BurkPast Pres., ACA BOD2001 LRPC Kay BurkPast Pres., ACA BOD Jill Boddicker MillerPast Pres., ACA BOD

John CobleChiangus Council Leonard Branscum2001 LRPC Oran Wolfe2001 LRPC

Craig LaughlinFullblood Breeder Tom FellerFeedlot Operator

Everett TomFeedlot Operator

Don DornFeedlot Operator

Matt LautnerBull Stud

Glenn KlippensteinFormer CEO, ACAChiangus Council, FB Brdr2001 LRPC

Dr. Bob WeaberBeef Specialist, KSUGeneticist

Dr. Roger E. HunsleyEx. Sec’y. ASA, retired Darrell AndersonCEO, NSR, Retired2001 LRPC

Mike PaulCEO, NSR

Dr. Troy WistubaAllied Industry Debbie WoodruffConsumer

John BoddickerACA Staff Doran JunekACA Staff

Andee MarstonACA Staff

Dr. Ken Culp, IIILRPC ChairACA Foundation



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Successful beef production starts and ends with the cow. Chi and Chi-crossmothers provide a complete package ofmaternal skills full of staying power. Thematernal heterosis bred into these cattlecompliments the natural mothering abilityof Chianina.

| Moderate Birth Weights | Higher Weaning Weights | | Hybrid Vigor | Udder & Foot Structure |

| Maternal Ability & Longevity |

The cross between a Chianina with any of the British breeds emphasizeshybrid vigor, exceptional growth rates and even makes calving easier dueto the Chianina having a slender shaped head.

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Attention All Young Ladies Ages 8-15!The 2nd Annual ACA Princess Contest will be held at the National

Junior Heifer Show this summer in Springfield, IL. This is your chance

to represent the ACA and the Chi breed by being selected as our

National Princess. The Auxiliary is looking to increase interest in the

National Queen contest. By providing a princess contest, our younger

girls will get a glimpse of what it would be like as queen. After a

successful event last year our expectations are higher for the coming

year. The role of the ACA princess will be to work alongside the

queen, assisting in award presentations, pictures, and being a junior

ambassador for the ACA/AJCA. The princess contest will be held in

conjunction with the queen contest during the National Junior Heifer

Show. Each contestant will need to send a current photo, a list of ACA/

AJCA activities and involvement, along with a short essay on why you

feel like you would be a great fit as princess. The lucky girl will receive

a tiara and sash. The National Princess will be required to attend

the National Junior Heifer Show held in the summer and the North

American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.

All other shows are optional.

SECOND ANNUAL ACA PRINCESS CONTEST!INTERESTED?Anyone who is interested in running for princess should contact:

Kelsey CulpPhone: (859)553-3059Email: [email protected] or send their information to:Kelsey Culp1607 15th AvenueSeaton, IL 61476

ENTRY DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2015. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kelsey.

The Auxiliary would like to extend a special thank you to Taylor Pinkerton,

our current National Princess. She has done an outstanding job

serving our association and representing our breed this year!

2015

Grand Champion Chianina Bull PenTB Northern Chill 4B • TB Gangster 2B • TB Big Deal 3B

Exhibited by Tesch Brothers • Watertown, SD

Reserve Champion Chianina Bull PenECCL Mr. Linebacker 426B • ECCL Mr. Situation 403B • ECCL Linebacker 408B

Exhibited by Esch Cattle Company • Unadilla, NE

SHOW RESULTS

2015 NWSS ACA Pen ResultsClass 141 Bulls1) 2111- Tesch Brothers – Watertown, SD. TB NORTHERN CHILL 4B, TB GANGSTER 2B AND TB BIG DEAL 3B

Class 142 Bulls1) 2115 – Esch Cattle Company – Unadilla, NE. ECCL MR. LINEBACKER 426B, ECCL MR. SITUATION 403B AND ECCL LINEBACKER 408B2) 2113 – Clarahan Farms – Harper, IA. DCL HUSTLE 61B, DCL HUSTLE 76B AND DCL HUSTLE 49B

Class 147 Heifers1) 2117H – Justin Holt Cattle - Aberdeen, SD. JHC MS DESTINY 0309B, JHC MS BRANDI 350B AND JHC MS BARBIE 201B

Grand Champion Chianina Heifer PenJHC Ms Destiny 0309B • JHC Ms Brandi 350B • JHC Ms Barbie 201B

Exhibited by Justin Holt Cattle • Aberdeen, SD


2015 NWSS ACA Junior Heifer Show ResultsClass 1) JSUL SOPHIA GRACE 4343, shown by: Brandon Haige – Clarion, IAClass 2) T6S MISS BACALL, shown by: Tejlor Strope – O’Neill, NE

Champion Late Junior Heifer Calf: JSUL SOPHIA GRACE 4343, shown by: Brandon Haige – Clarion, IA

Reserve Late Junior Heifer Calf: WC MIS NIGHT OUT, shown by: Taylor Dorsey- Eaton, CO

Class 3) UDELL GOSSIP GIRL 434B, shown by: Vada Vickland – Longmont, COClass 4) SSUL DREAM LADY 4107, shown by: Stewart Skiles- Dalhart, TX

Champion Early Junior Heifer Calf: SSUL DREAM LADY 4107, shown by: Stewart Skiles- Dalhart, TX

Reserve Early Junior Heifer Calf: UDELL GOSSIP GIRL 434B, shown by: Vada Vickland – Longmont, CO

Class 5) WCC STRUTTIN 470A, shown by: David Smith – Boulder, COClass 6) OLY MISS BEHAVIN’ 8593A, shown by: Harrison Cade Burks – Poth, TX

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: OLY MISS BEHAVIN’ 8593A, shown by: Harrison Cade Burks – Poth, TX

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf: WCC STRUTTIN 470A, shown by: David Smith – Boulder, CO

Class 7) BPF WOW FACTOR 945A, shown by: Abby Collins – New Paris, OH

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer: BPF WOW FACTOR 945A, shown by: Abby Collins – New Paris, OH

Reserve Summer Yearling Heifer: PATCHES NICKLE 21, shown by: Brynn Nickle – Clearfield, IA

Class 8) STECK DUNK MILEY 315A, shown by: Benjamin Nikkel – McPherson, KSClass 9) MHCC DAISY 1A, shown by: Lillie Skiles – Dalhart, TX

Champion Junior Yearling: STECK DUNK MILEY 315A, shown by: Benjamin Nikkel – McPherson, KS

Reserve Champion Junior Yearling: JSUL KNOCK OUT 3271, shown by: Derek Humphrey – Dixon, IL

Grand Champion Heifer: SSUL DREAM LADY 4107, shown by: Stewart Skiles- Dalhart, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: UDELL GOSSIP GIRL 434B, shown by: Vada Vickland – Longmont, CO

SHOW RESULTS

Grand Champion Chianina FemaleSSUL Dream Lady 4107

Exhibited by: Stewart Skiles, Delhart, Texas

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina FemaleUDELL Gossip Girl 434B

Exhibited by: Vada Vickland, Longmont, CO



AREYou

READY?June 20-25, 2015 - Springfield, Ill.

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AMERICAN JUNIOR CHIANINA ASSOCIATIONAndee Marston, Director: 816-431-2808To Donate, please contact one of the Jr. Board Officers:SyAnn Foster, President: 806.445.2495 • Jessica Harsh, Vice-President: 740.225.2394Amelia Higgins, Secretary: 615.636.3942 • Laurel Clup, Treasuerer: 859.967.4162Madison Leinweber, Public Relations: 217.737.9408

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SHOW RESULTS

Grand Champion Chianina Female Open ShowSTECK DUNK MILEY 412B • Shown by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, AR

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female Open Show JSUL SOPHIA GRACE 4343 • Shown by Brandon Hagie of Clarion, IA

2015 Fort WorthStock Show & Rodeo

Grand Champion Chianina BullDAJS GUNSLINGER 026 • Shown by Katy Satree of Montague, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina BullWCC LONE RANGER 399A • Shown by Wilson Cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN


2015 Fort WorthStock Show & Rodeo

SHOW RESULTS

Grand Champion Chiangus Female Open ShowWCC ISS RATTLE 427A • Shown by Wilson Cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN

Grand Champion Chianina Female Jr. ShowSTECK DUNK MILEY 412B • Shown by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, AR

Grand Champion Chiangus BullSSTF GODFATHER • Shown by Soapstone Farms of Olney, IL

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female Open ShowTR/TKM ANNABELLA PCA • Shown by Addie Davis of Huntersville, NCA

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female Jr. ShowSHEEZA BETTER LADY • Shown by Harley Rodgers of Hamilton, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus BullTR ABOVE PCA • Shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GA


SHOW RESULTS

Junior ShowJudge: Cody Lowderman, Macomb, IL

Class 1) SHEEZA BETTER LADY shown by Harley Rodgers of Hamilton, TXClass 2) FBF BUTTONS 056B shown by Keenan Nixon of Floyd, TXClass 3) STECK DUNK MILEY 412B shown by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, ARClass 4) KBE SWEET COOKIE 1326A shown by Kendra Elder of Blum, TXClass 5) DTMC ADVENTURER 3037 shown by Ladd Landgraf of Madill, OKClass 6) KSP GEMMA 4533A shown by Hunter Perrier of Bartlesville, OKClass 7) AFC POINT THE DIRECTION shown by Kaylee Casey of Malvern, ARClass 8) DAJS TOTALLY COOL 900 shown by Richard DeMoss of Bowie, TX

Junior Show Champion) STECK DUNK MILEY 412B shown by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, AR

Junior Show Reserve Champion) SHEEZA BETTER LADY shown by Harley Rodgers of Hamilton, TX

Chianina ShowJudge: Dr. Robin Sheets, West Lafayette, IN

Class 13) LMF SWEET SUGAR shown by Jessica Megan Lee of DeQueen, ARClass 14) SHEEZA BETTER LADY shown by Harley Rodgers of Hamilton, TXClass 15) JSUL SOPHIA GRACE 4343 shown by Brandon Hagie of Clarion, IAClass 16) FBF BUTONS 056B shown by Keenan Floyd of Floydada, TX

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf) JSUL SOPHIA GRACE 4343 shown by Brandon Hagie of Clarion, IA

Reserve Late Spring Heifer Calf) SHEEZA BETTER LADY shown by Harley Rodgers of Hamilton, TX

Class 17) STECK DUNK MILEY 412B shown by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, AR

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf) STECK DUNK MILEY 412B shown by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, AR

Reserve Early Spring Heifer Calf) WCF ORAJEL shown by W-C Farms of Hope, AR

Class 18) KBE SWEET COOKIE 1326A shown by Kendra Elder of Blum, TXClass 19) WCC STRUTTIN 470A shown by David Smith of Boulder, COClass 20) DSUL JAZZY 352A shown by Kendra Elder of Blum, TX

Champion Senior Heifer Calf) WCC STRUTTIN 470A shown by David Smith of Boulder, CO

Reserve Senior Heifer Calf) DSUL JAZZY 352A shown by Kendra Elder of Blum, TX

Class 21) THOM GOLD 43A shown by Tyler Kocurek of Caldwell, TXClass 22) SDCC NEON SHADOW shown by Star K Cattle Company of Midlothian, TX

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer) SDCC NEON SHADOW shown by Star K Cattle Company of Midlothian, TX

Reserve Summer Yearling Heifer) THOM GOLD 43A shown by Tyler Kocurek of Caldwell, TX

Class 23) KSP GEMMA 4533A shown by Hunter Perrier of Bartlesville, OK

Champion Junior Yearling Heifer) KSP GEMMA 4533A shown by Hunter Perrier of Bartlesville, OK

Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer) SSCZ BLACK DIAMOND 350A shown by Bailey Oakes of Ardmore, OK

Class 24) AFC POINT THE DIRECTION shown by Kaylee Casey of Malvern, ARClass 25) WCC FOREVER LADY 485Z shown by Cooner Rooksberry of Poland, INClass 26) DAJS TOTTALLY COOL 900 shown by Richard DeMoss of Bowie, TX

Champion Senior Yearling Heifer) WCC FOREVER LADY 485Z shown by Cooner Rooksberry of Poland, IN

Reserve Senior Yearling Heifer) DAJS TOTTALLY COOL 900 shown by Richard DeMoss of Bowie, TX

Grand Champion Chianina Heifer) STECK DUNK MILEY 412B shown by Mason Walker of Prairie Grove, AR

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer) JSUL SOPHIA GRACE 4343 shown by Brandon Hagie of Clarion, IA

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SHOW RESULTS

Class 44) HULL OWASSO WAY shown by Hunter Hull of Poteau, OKChampion Early Spring Bull Calf) HULL OWASSO WAY shown by Hunter Hull of Poteau, OK

Reserve early Spring Bull calf) WCF SALTY DEE shown by W-C Farms of Hope, AR

Class 45) WCC LONE RANGER 399A shown by Wilson cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN

Champion Junior Yearling Bull) WCC LONE RANGER 399A shown by Wilson cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN

Class 46) DAJS GUNSLINGER 026 shown by Katy Satree of Montague, TX

Champion Senior yearling Bull) DAJS GUNSLINGER 026 shown by Katy Satree of Montague, TX

Grand Champion Chianina Bull) DAJS GUNSLINGER 026 shown by Katy Satree of Montague, TX

Reserve Chianina Bull) WCC LONE RANGER 399A shown by Wilson Cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN

Chiangus ShowJudge; Dr. Robin Sheetz of West Lafayette, IN

Class 70) KTR BRISTOL 110B shown by KTR Ranch of Waxahatchie, TXClass 71) TR BUBBLES PCA shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GAClass 71.B) FBF BRING ME LUCK 070B shown by SyAnn Foster of Lockney, TX

Champion Late Spring Heifer Calf) FBF BRING ME LUCK 070B shown by SyAnn Foster of Lockney, TX

Reserve Late Spring Heifer Calf) TR BUBBLES PCA shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GA

Class 72) FBF BIG MAMMIE 057B shown by SyAnn Foster of Lockney, TX

Champion Early Spring Heifer Calf) FBF BIG MAMMIE 057B shown by SyAnn Foster of Lockney, TX

Class 73) TR AGNUS PCA shown by KTR Ranch of Waxahatchie, TX

Champion Senior Heifer Calf) TR AGNUS PCA shown by KTR Ranch of Waxahatchie, TX

Class 74) WCC ISS RATTLE 427A shown by Wilson Cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN

Champion Junior Yearling Heifer) WCC ISS RATTLE 427A shown by Wilson Cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN

Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer) TR/TKM ANNABELLA PCA shown by Addie davis of Huntersville, NC

Champion Chiangus Heifer) WCC ISS RATTLE 427A shown by Wilson Cattle Company of Cloverdale, IN

Reserve Chiangus Heifer) TR/TKM ANNABELLA PCA shown by Addie davis of Huntersville, NC

Chiangus Bull ShowClass 101) TR BY THE WAY PCA shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GA

Champion Late Junior Bull Calf) TR BY THE WAY PCA shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GA

Class 102) SSTF GODFATHER shown by Soapstone Farms of Olney, IL

Champion Early Junior Bull Calf) SSTF GODFATHER shown by Soapstone Farms of Olney, IL

Class 103) TR ABOVE PCA shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GA

Champion Summer Yearling Bull) TR ABOVE PCA shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GA

Class 104) CARD THE SITUATION 50A shown by S bar M Farm of Holdenville, OK

Champion Junior Yearling Bull) CARD THE SITUATION 50A shown by S bar M Farm of Holdenville, OK

Grand Champion Chiangus Bull) SSTF GODFATHER shown by Soapstone Farms of Olney, IL

Reserve Champion Chiangus Bull) TR ABOVE PCA shown by Talmo Ranch of Talmo, GA



April 19, 2015 - 1 PM ● Aberdeen Livestock (West Barn), Aberdeen, SD••• Selling 30 Chiangus and Chi Bulls & 10 Elite Heifer Calves •••

2014 National Champion Chiangus BullRaised by Us

Semen Available

2014 National Champion Chiangus FemaleRaised by Us

2015 BHSS Reserve Chi BullSemen Available

2015 NWSS Pen of HeifersHalf Sibs to Sell in 2015 Bull Sale

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Check the Website for updates www.justinholtcattle.com

Justin, Kali & Charlee Holt13339 378th Ave. ● Aberdeen, SD 57401Justin - 605.380.5002 ● Kali - [email protected] ● [email protected]

SHOW RESULTS

2015 Black Hills Stock Show

Reserve Champion FemaleTTBR MS YAHTZEE 682A

Consigned by Beckett Chiangus of Miller, SD Purchased by Nathan Lindstrom of Elm Creek, NE

Grand Champion HeiferHOLT MS RITA A08

Consigned by Holt Cattle Co. of Mina, SDPurchased by Kevin Deiter, Kent Borstad and Adam Odden of Faulkton, SD

Reserve Champion BullSCAR MR. DEEDS A578 2CA

C onsigned by Justin Holt Cattle of Aberdeen, SDPurchased by Nathan Lindstrom of Elm Creek, NE

Grand Champion BullHOLT NORTHERN PRO 724B

C onsigned by Holt Cattle Co. of Mina, SD Purchased by Nathan Lindstrom of Elm Creek, NE

Lots Gross Average

9 Bulls $59,250 $6,583

2 Bred Heifers $20,000 $10,000

2 open Heifers $9,750 $4,875

13 Total Lots $88,750 $6827


SALE REPORTS

Sale Report for Striving for Excellence Sale in Aberdeen, South Dakota on November 29th. 6 Progressive ACA members came together to offer an outstanding group of Donor cows, donor cow prospects, strong group of running age cows, open show heifer prospects and commercial cattle as well. A great crowd along with many bidders participating on DVAuctions resulted in great inaugural event.

High selling lot on the day was a Lot 1, a 2/23/14 show heifer prospect consigned by Justin Holt Cattle and Leah Becker. This outstanding MEFC Total Advantage daughter had show heifer written all over her and will be a contender in the Chiangus Futurity. She was purchased by Kent Webb of Groton, SD for $10,000.00.

Lot 6, a 2005 powerfully constructed donor cow of WYR Impulse was consigned by Beckett Chiangus. Many cattlemen had her marked and she was definitely a sale feature. Stoppel Cattle Company and Ed Miller teamed up to pay $4500 for ½ interest in this breeding piece.

Another high selling lot was lot 3, a 4/2/14 Chiangus show heifer prospect consigned by Tesch Bros. and Justin Holt Cattle. This MR Lut daughter traces back to the Wiggles cow family that has is no stranger to champions.

This is another heifer that will be a contender in the Chiangus Futurity come next summer. Evan Dutenhoffer of Watertown, SD added this great prospect to his herd for $7,000.00

Melroe Farms of Gwinner, ND consigned Lot 16 MEFC Miss Kingpin. This 2008 model Donor cow caught the eye of many at the sale. She was bred for a March calf by Big Moment. Bushy Park Farms of Mitchell, SD added this impressive cow to their herd for $7000.

Holt Cattle Company dug deep into their herd and offered up lot 19 an excellent 2007 daughter of TBAR Power Ball that was bred to JSC Momentum and carrying a heifer calf due 3/15/15. This never miss cow had many friends and Melroe Farms had the last bid of $6500.00.

Beckett Chiangus consigned Lot 9 a 2007 daughter of CTR Success that was bred to TTBR Mr. Advent for a March calf. This 35.5% Chiangus breeding piece sorted herself to the top on many good cattlemen’s list. Rual Villarreal of Texas added this potential donor to his ranch for $6100.

Cattle sold to 7 different states and Mike Newton, Kelly Seward and Brandon Rock were volume buyers.

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE SALENovember 29, 2014 – Aberdeen, South Dakota


SALE REPORTS

High Selling Bull – Lot 1- BMS Battleship owned by Stoppel Cattle Company. This impressive 1/4/2014 son of BMS Extraordinary caught the eye of many seasoned cattlemen across the country. Battleship was also crowned the Champion Sale Bull. Schaefer Chiangus and Associates of North Dakota paid $50,000 for 1/2 interest.

High Selling Flush – Foster Brothers and Stoppel Cattle Company offered the right to one flush on BMS Excellence. 9 Land and Cattle of Texas was the buyer at $15,000.

High Selling Bred Female – Hannah Esch consigned JSUL Jalynn’s Rosie 3960A. This outstanding Monopoly daughter was no stranger to the show ring as she was recently crowned Reserve Supreme Heifer at AKSARBEN. Jalynn’s Rosie was crowned Champion Sale Female earlier in the day. Huff Farms of Pennsylvania was the purchaser for $11,250.

High Selling Open Female – Lot 8, PDM NIKKI 6B was the high selling open heifer. This 3/16/2014 open heifer sired by SSUL I DA MAN was consigned by Paul Miller. Stanley Krutmeier of Illinois was the purchaser of this outstanding show prospect for $8000.

DENVER HYBRID ADVANTAGE SALECattlemen from all over the country were on hand for the 2015 edition of the Hybrid Advantage sale during the

National Western. There was an excellent crowd to evaluate the genetics offered and bidding was brisk.

Champion Sale Heifer • JSUL JAYLYNN’S ROSIE 3960AConsigned by Hannah Esch • Sold to Huff Farms

Champion Sale Bull • BMS BATTLESHIPConsigned by Stoppel Cattle Co • Sold to Schaefer Chiangus and Associates


Chi Genetics Directory

Roddy Sturdivantmobile (770) 372–0400 office (770) 921–3207

Rob Postinhome (706) 759–2220 barn (706) 759–2209

Farms, Inc.P.O. Box 330

Stephens, GA 30667

RSEGEORGIA

JohnsonTerry Johnson, Owner309.337.8440

Drew Johnson 309.337.5700

ILLINOIS

Garland & Kathie GehrkeHartsburg, Illinois(217) 642-5862

Troy Gehrke, ManagerDelavan, Illinois

(309) 244-7819 • Barn(309) 846-1614 • Cell

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INDIANA

Jeff Miller

Grand Champion Steer 2012 Indiana State Fair

6863 S. 200 E. Cutler, IN 46920 (765) 268-2409

(765) 414-4547 – cell

TALMO RANCHChiangus & Chiford Cattle

Phone: (706) 693-4133 or Fax: (706) 693-4359Email: [email protected] Web site: www.talmoranch.com

Wayne & Jill Miller, OwnersP.O. Box 68 • Talmo, GA 30575

Barb Gettinger 3464 S. 325 E.

Rushville, IN 46173

Jeff & Lisa Gettinger 4858 E 200 S

Rushville, IN 46713 (765) 561-4434

[email protected]

Sam Gettinger (765) 561-3130

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Selling Bulls, Heifers & Steers

Gettinger Chi Angus

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Cell: 765-969-0154 Email: [email protected]



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Home of Quality Chiangus Cattle

Val B. & Vicky B. Shields 837 Dahms Rd.

Falmouth, KY 41040 (859) 654-4440 or (859) 391-0758

Web site: www.VBSFarms.com

IOWA

Clarahan Farms

Breeders of Chiangus Cattle

Dennis • Ryan • Neil

19425 280th Avenue • Harper, IA 52231(641) 635-2454 – office

Dennis: (319) 330-6377 • Ryan: (641) 660-2713Neil: (641) 660-2257

KANSAS

3320 Merriam Lane • Kansas City, KS 661061-800-521-3330

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KENTUCKY

Fullblood Chianina Bulls & Females Available

Chris & Brandhi Howard 5365 West Highway 36 Sharpsburg, KY 40374

606.247.2154 [email protected]

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NORTH DAKOTA

Bryan, John & Jerry SchaeferP.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND

58733Bryan: (701) 721-8091

[email protected]: (701) 720-7220Jerry: (701) 720-2061

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2013 NWSS Champion Chianina Female Pen

Visit us at www.schaeferchiangus.com

Steve, Barb, Tyler & Bethany 8005 Hwy. 32

Gwinner, ND 58040 (701) 678-2225

Tyler (Cell) (605) 695-32952014 CHAMPION PEN OF CHI BULLS Form to Function

MICHIGAN

Ken, Deb & Christina Geuns4995 Sleight Rd. Bath, MI 48808 (517) 641-7152

Harlan & Leah Ritchie4537 Comanche Dr. Okemos, MI 48864

(517) 333-0649

VF New Edition 201 1CM2003 ACA National Champion Chi Bull

Chiangus, Chimaine & AngusBulls Available by Private Treaty

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The Vander KolksDorr, Michigan

(616) 896-9190 (office) • (616) 896-9433 (Carl & Gail) (616) 896-1637 (Brady & Susan Ostrom)

Carl, Gail, Craig, Kim & Susan

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Hunt Farms

Home Phone(937) 548-3050

Tom, Deanna and Megan2505 Weavers Station – Ft. Jefferson Rd.

New Madison, OH 45346

OHIO

RON KREIS, AUCTIONEER2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer

Specializing in Purebred & General Livestock Auctions

Ron Kreis Adamsville, OH (740) 796-5242 (740) 683-3235

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TENNESSEE

John Coble, Consultant • (406) 254-2548Scott Coble, Herd Manager • (423) 921-4221 Business Office: Old Mills Square 215W. Broadway St., Ste. D, • Rogersville, TN 37857 (423) 272- 0225 Richard Alan Arnold, President & Manager

Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch

BOTTOM LINE GENETICS FOR PROFIT MINDED CATTLEMEN

Tom Gunn & Family R.R. 3, Box 120

Decherd, TN 37324 (615) 467-3254

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Breeders of Quality Chi Cattle

Graham ChianGus

Pete, Debra, Taylor & Blythe Graham 2355 Peavine Firetower Rd. • Crossville, TN 38571

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TEXAS

Charles McDonaldRanch Manager/Herdsman Hwy. 281 North Hico, TX 76457 (254) 796-4070 • Fax (254) 796-2330

Fullblood Chianina bulls and females always available.

Walter G. Mizes Ranches

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Keith & Dana Schrick Business: (817) 613-0724 Cell: (817) 366-6435

Certified Brucellosis & TB Free Herd ID #20020090310

Jason Schrick Business: (817) 596-0799

Cell: (817) 366-8511

Shawn Ethridge(940) 328-4723

BW Ethridge(940) 452-1100

Circle E Cattle CompanyERaising Quality Chi Cattle

WEST VIRGINIA

Steve McHale P.O. Box 302 • Union, WV 24983 (304) 772-3389 • (304) 667-1962 [email protected]

Lewisburg & Union, West VirginiaMcHale Farms

Land&CattleClub Calf&Chiangus

David and DarLee Foster570 FM 2883

Lockney, TX 79241806-652-3824 home

806-983-7221 mobileOffice: 806-652-3351

WWW.FOSTERBROSFARMS.COM

Mineral Wells, Texas

VIRGINIA

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ANTHONY “TONY” EDWARDS 714 Burwells Ave. • Staunton, VA 24401 101 Neal Ct. • Wright City, MO 63390

202-460-0384 [email protected] CHIANINA & CHIFORDS

Cattle Company

Jody and Shawnda Foster1231 CR 57

Lockney, TX 79241806-652-2383 home

806-983-7225 mobileFax: 806-652-3738

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Bushy Park Farm 40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301Fax: 605-996-0721 • Toll Free: 888-502-7322Steve Robinson, Owner Cory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397

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