Georgia Cattleman June 2014

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • J U N E 2 0 1 4

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

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

[email protected] | www.gabeef.org

GCA & GEORGIA BEEF BOARD STAFFExecutive Vice President:

Josh White, [email protected] President of Operations:Michele Creamer, [email protected]

Director of Association Services:Will Bentley, [email protected]

Director of Communications and Youth Activities:

Bailey Toates, [email protected] Director of Industry Information

and Public Relations: Suzanne Bentley, [email protected]

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

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

Publication Consultant:Gayla Dease, [email protected]

G C A M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t The mission of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is to unite cattle producers to advance the economic, political

and social interests of Georgia’s cattle industry.

In This Issue…

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

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

Association Reports6 GCA President’s Report, By Melvin Porter9 GCA Executive Vice President’s Report, By Josh White10 GCA Leadership27 Georgia CattleWomen’s Report, By Ruth Hice78 GJCA Report, By Hope Edwards

Industry News14 Sustainable Beef Draft Principles and Criteria Released15 FSIS Inspection Report Shows Flaws in Brazil’s Food Safety19 Industry Obituaries 33 GCA & GBB Announced Summer Intern38 The Beef Candy Shop, By Bailey K. Toates 41 New GCA Committees42 Above & Beyond, By Bailey K. Toates

Reader Services13 Leadership Q & A, By Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association18 Good Moos!20 Georgia Beef Bites, By Suzanne Bentley25 Camping Out In Wyoming, By Baxter Black28 Associate Members38 Tour the Heartland Coverage46 Demo Day: Building Remodel Update52 53rd Annual GCA Convention Coverage58 Local Market Reports60 Classified Ads61 Management Calendar 63 Calendar of Events

Expert Advice34 Modern Cattle Drive, By Carole Knight50 The Keys to Profit: Strategic Improvement, By Jason Duggin68 Vaccinations: Part of the Heard Health Program, By Lee Jones

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • J U N E 2 0 1 4

Grilling Tips p.22 • Beef Candy Shop p.36 • GJCA Junior of the Year, Macy Seagraves p.42

June is Beef Month!

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Calling All Runners!We will be at the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th promoting BEEF!

Join our TEAM BEEF and get a free t-shirt AND a free entry fee if you participate in our beef advocacy

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Contact Suzanne with any questions.478-474-1815

[email protected]

BEEF UP the Food BankJoin Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Food

Bank Association’s efforts to BEEF UP the food bank.

GBB is challenging all Cattlemen’s Chapters to celebrate beef month this June by donating

beef to your local food bank.

Local chapters who donate $100 or more in beef will receive a $50 reimbursement from

GBB.

Email Suzanne ([email protected])

for more details or additional Beef Month promotion ideas.

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

As I look at the headlines of the morning paper, it reads “One Man Dead, Another Injured in Shooting.” Reading the newspaper and watching the news on television can be depressing and it could make us wonder if there is ever any good news to report. Several chapters have invited Donna and I to attend their meetings and special events this past month and I have good news to report! In talking with members of these chapters, I asked them to tell me about

some of their activities this past year. I can tell you that it was exciting to hear all the different ideas they shared to get members involved. The passion for the cattle industry and their community was evident. I would like to share some of these ideas with you. •Pay membership for Juniors to be a part of the Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association •Scholarships to graduating seniors •Sponsor FFA student to attend Washington Leadership Conference •Purchase show steer from a Junior member then have a raffle for two sides of beef with part of the proceeds going into a scholarship for a graduating Senior •Sponsor a Junior livestock show •Donate money to a livestock show •Sponsor a Little League team •Cook an annual steak dinner for graduating seniors and their parents •Annual lunch for middle school attendance extravaganza •Annual Chamber of Commerce steak and egg breakfast •Partner with Rotary Club to fund and build handicap ramps for people in the community •Partner with local churches to provide Thanksgiving meals •Partner with Farm Bureau and Young Farmers Chapter to purchase

land for Agricultural Education Center •Donate money to FFA and 4-H for different activities •Sponsor a member of your chapter to go on the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association tour A special thanks to these chapters for inviting me to your events. It has been very encouraging for me to see GCA members promoting the cattle industry for the betterment of not only their chapter but their community as well. I am so blessed to be able to serve in this great association. I have been able to attend numerous production sales across the state this past month. The cattle have been good and the prices have been excellent. The lone consignment sale that I attended was the Tifton Heifer Evaluation and Reproductive Development (HERD) Program. A group of bred heifers averaged $2,413. Thirteen registered heifers averaged $2,892 and 67 commercial heifers averaged $2,319. This is a great opportunity for Georgia Cattlemen’s Association members to develop and market their heifers. The program is sponsored by the UGA Animal and Dairy Science Department, College of Agricultural and Environmental Science, College of Veterinary Medicine and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. For more information on the HERD program, contact Jacob Segers at Tifton (229-386-3214) or Jason Duggins at Calhoun (706-624-1403). A special thanks to those who have been working on the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef the past three years. The ballots were counted on April 25 and cattle owners voted

in favor of funding the Commission with a 76.4 percent vote. This positive vote will help ensure our way of life for future generations. Remember this is our Commission, so if you have ideas of how the money should be utilized in the areas of research, education, and promotion, please contact Commission Chairman John Callaway. Collections are scheduled to begin July 1, 2014, with the Georgia Department of Agriculture in charge of collections and compliance. Hopefully, we will be able to start using some of these funds by late fall. Make plans to attend the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Summer Conference July 25-26 at Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia. Kim Brackett, an Idaho rancher’s wife and mother who was recently elected Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, will be the keynote speaker. Kim will share her experiences of juggling a successful cattle operation, internet blog (beefmatters.org), a growing family and a volunteer cattle industry leader. The Tiger Creek Band, who has just been nominated for Georgia Music Awards Band of the Year, will perform on Friday night. Activities for all ages have been planned - corn hole tournament, golf tournament, skeet shooting, river rafting, zip line and lots of good fellowship. The members that are south of Macon can expect the temperature to be ten degrees cooler in the North Georgia mountains and it is miles above the “gnat line!” Register early for a fun-filled weekend. Remember it is more blessed to give than receive. Pay a GCA membership forward for a Junior, good customer, neighbor or friend.

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Georgia Cattlemen’s Association was pleased to host the annual meeting of the Georgia Livestock Markets Association at the GCA Headquarters on May 9. LMA members and guests began the meeting with comments from Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black. A disease traceability update was given by Dr. Robert Cobb, state veterinarian, and Dr. Christopher Young, USDA APHIS Area Vet in Charge. John Callaway, chair of the newly affirmed ACC for Beef, discussed steps to move forward with the new beef commission. Other

speakers included GBB Chair, Harvey Lemmon, GBB Director of Industry Information, Suzanne Black, Georgia Department of Ag’s, Jack Spruill, GCA President-elect Randy Fordham, USDA Market News supervisor, David Garcia, USDA GIPSA supervisor Craig Stephens and Cattle South Magazine’s Gene Wheeler. The steak lunch was sponsored by GBB.

Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association set up a both at the Georgia State FFA Convention. Meatballs, bumper stickers, magazines and bags were handed out to FFA members from across the state. Several GCA staff members served as judges for competitions. Will Bentley judged the livestock proficiency contest, Bailey Toates judged livestock systems in the agriscience fair and Josh White judged prepared public speaking.


On May 12, Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia’s 9th Congressional district made several stops to visit members of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and local agricultural community. The day started at the Franklin County Farm Bureau before touring Franklin County Livestock in Carnesville, Georgia. The tour then visited CABE. Farm where the Madison County Cattlemen provided steak sandwiches for the group. After lunch, the Cabe family showcased their farm that includes cattle, sheep and chickens. Congressman Collins, Will Cabe and several representatives from the local Farm Bureau discussed important issues that face farmers on a daily basis. Clay Ellison of Franklin County Livestock and John Kissee of LMA showed Congressman Collins around the facilities of Franklin County Livestock Sales. Collins was very proud of this district’s importance to the cattle industry in Georgia.

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The last few months have seen too many cattle industry friends and family members pass away. It has been a tough run for the GCA family. But within the sadness and pain of loss, there are many great memories as family and friends visit, eulogies are delivered and lives are remembered. The obituaries listed in this month’s magazine honor two men that gave deeply of themselves for GCA and Georgia agriculture. Both Sam Payne and Bob Nash were men that dedicated their lives to the betterment of our industry. Both were men of vision and highly influential in bringing the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association to where we are today. Bob Nash was the first paid staff member of GCA. He was at the meeting where GCA was formed in 1961 and was elected to volunteer leadership. It only took a short time for the group to realize that to make the organization grow they would have to have an executive secretary to keep everything organized and represent GCA across the state and nation. Nash was selected for the position and wife Betty would say it was a “two for the price of one” deal. If it weren’t for effective, passionate leaders early in the life of GCA the organization would have simply fizzled. Instead, we were blessed with men like Nash and many others who provided the firm foundation to build a successful association. Nash soon moved into leadership at Georgia Farm Bureau but he never forgot his roots at GCA and remained active in encouraging new ag leaders, including me, right up until his death. Current GFB president, Zippy Duvall, spoke at Mr. Nash’s funeral and did a great job of painting a picture of Nash when he was in the prime of his leadership abilities. Duvall remembered a younger Nash as a commanding presence as Farm Bureau President and credited him with inspiring and encouraging him and other current leaders, such as Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black, to take steps to become the next generation of ag leaders. Sam Payne was a key leader in the second generation of GCA’s history. His story is one of outstanding leadership in getting the GCA building built and the small note paid off quickly. Payne also represented GCA and GBB at various times at the national level. At every NCBA convention I attend there are people asking how Sam Payne is doing and if I’ve seen him lately. He, like Nash, didn’t limit his leadership to GCA but also strongly impacted his local community in a variety of roles and was a strong supporter of Georgia

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Farm Bureau and Georgia Young Farmer’s Association. Mr. Payne kept pushing, even during his health battles, he was committed to showing up at GCA and other ag events. In spite of how terrible he felt, he always had an encouraging word of wisdom seeking the best for each organization. One of the most unique and rewarding experiences I have enjoyed since coming to work at GCA was the filming and production of the GCA 50th Anniversary video produced

a few years ago. While it’s not the most polished production, the focus is clearly on the GCA leaders that were interviewed. I would encourage you to take a moment and look up the GCA YouTube channel where we have posted segments of the video, including interviews with Bob and Betty Nash. The video represents a unique opportunity to hear directly from some of the pioneers of our association in their own words. Shifting from the past to the present, I’m sure you’ve heard by now that after three years of work, cattle owners have voted to fund the new Beef Commission in Georgia. A huge “thank you” goes to all the many people who have dedicated countless volunteer hours to help make this a reality. GCA contributed three nominations to

the original stakeholder working group. I can’t thank Eddie Bradley, Steve Blackburn

and Ernie Ford enough for all the time and energy they have dedicated to our industry through this process. The other nine members of the stakeholder group deserve our thanks as well. Their honest assessments of the industry and how we needed to proceed were pitch perfect as evidenced by a strong 76 percent “yes” vote in the referendum. As with all state agricultural commodity commissions, a referendum will be held every three years to make sure cattle producers continue to support the assessment. Collections will begin July 1, 2014 with Georgia Department of Agriculture in charge of the collection & compliance functions. Several GCA committees have already been working on ideas to suggest to the commission for how to best use state checkoff dollars. The time is now to invest in the future of our industry. If you have a great idea, be sure to share it with an ACC for Beef member or a GCA leader as we work to make the most positive impact possible with these dollars. Finally, don’t forget that June is Beef Month! Look through this issue for several ideas of how you can help promote beef and support our industry this month.

Josh White


Bob Nash and Josh White at 50th Anniversary Cattlemen’s Ball.

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

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

Melvin PorterPresident

168 Hardman RdJefferson, GA 30549

[email protected]

Randy FordhamPresident-Elect

65 Corey DrDanielsville, GA 30633

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Kyle GilloolyVice President

2731 River RdWadley, GA 30477

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Billy MooreTreasurer

172 Hidden Lakes DrGray, GA 31032478-986-6893

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Josh WhiteExecutive V. P. P. O. Box 27990

Macon, GA 31221478-474-6560

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Executive Committee MembersKristy Arnold, Screven912-294-3485 • [email protected] Lee Brown, Colbert706-207-7048 • [email protected] T. Cannon, Ty Ty229-776-4383 • [email protected] Cheely, Warrenton706-465-2136 • [email protected] Galloway, Monticello678-410-6070 • [email protected] Lovett, Cuthbert229-938-2187 • [email protected]

GCA Immediate Past PresidentDavid Gazda, Athens706-227-9098 • [email protected]

NCBA DirectorsRandy Fordham, Danielsville706-207-1301 • [email protected] Blackburn, Waynesboro214-912-1993 • [email protected]

Foundation ChairmanBill Hopkins, Thomson 706-564-2961 • [email protected]

CattleWomen’s PresidentRuth Hice, Barnesville770-358-2705 • [email protected]

Regional Vice Presidents

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

Region 8: Rodney Hilley, 770-567-3909 [email protected] 9: Mike Burke, 706-551-3025 [email protected] Region 10: Scotty Lovett, 229-938-2187 [email protected] 11: Derek Williams, 229-315-0986 [email protected] 12: Ray Hicks, 912-682-8670 [email protected] 13: John Moseley, Jr., 229-308-6355 [email protected] 14: Kurt Childers, 229-775-2287 [email protected]

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

Region 1: James Burton, 423-838-0941 [email protected] 2: Eddie Bradley, 706-994-2079 [email protected] 3: Ron Ward, 706-213-9175 [email protected] 4: Tony Cole, 770-596-6896 [email protected] 5: Charles Woodward, 678-725-2292 [email protected] 6: Tammy Cheely, 706-465-2136 [email protected] 7: Larry Daniel, 706-812-5907 [email protected]

1992-1993 Mark Armentrout, Roswell1993-1994 Ralph Bridges, Lexington1994-1995 Lane Holton, Camilla1995-1996 Jim Goodman, Temple1996-1997 Dr. Frank Thomas, Alamo1997-1998 Joe Duckworth, Milledgeville1998-1999 Betts Berry, Chickamauga1999-2000 Curly Cook, Crawford2000-2001 Chuck Sword, Williamson2001-2002 Robert Fountain, Jr., Adrian2002-2003 Louie Perry, Moultrie2003-2004 Tim Dean, Lafayette2004-2005 John Callaway, Hogansville2005-2006 Bill Hopkins, Thomson2006-2007 Dr. Jim Strickland, Glennville2007-2008 Evans Hooks, Swainsboro2008-2009 Mike McCravy, Bowdon2009-2010 Bill Nutt, Cedartown2010-2011 Bill Bryan, Summerville2011-2012 Steve Blackburn, Waynesboro2012-2013 Chuck Joiner, Carrollton2013-2014 David Gazda, Athens

GCA Past Presidents


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

ABAC | Aaron Weaver | 386-527-9232Amicalola | George Lyons | 706-265-3328Appalachian | Phillip Jones | 770-894-2479Baldwin-Jones-Putnam | David Lowe |706-485-6436Banks | Thomas Dalton | 706-677-3008Barrow | Mike Pentecost | 770-868-6046Ben Hill-Irwin | Ronny Branch | 229-457-0407Berrien | VacantBlue Ridge Mountain | Joe Garner | 706-994-3927Burke | Leroy Bell | 706-564-6066Carroll | Tony Cole | 770-596-6596Clarke-Oconee | Walter Lee | 706-769-4231Colquitt | Rocky Herndon | 229-782-5660Cook | Sean Resta | 229-896-8285Coweta | Robert Allen | 678-923-6159Crawford Area | Doug Bailey | 478-361-3024Decatur | Stuart Griffin | 229-246-0951Elbert | Ron Ward | 706-213-9175Floyd | Wesley Manis | 706-346-0874Franklin | Keyes Davison | 706-498-6359Grady | Caylor Ouzts | 229-377-7561Greene Area | John Dyar | 706-453-7586Hall | Steve Brinson Jr. | 770-869-1377Haralson | Joe Griffith | 770-301-9113Harris | Sandy Reames | 706-628-4956Hart | Jason Fain | 706-436-9299Heard | Keith Jenkins | 770-854-5933

Heartland | Tony Rogers | 478-934-2430Henry | Howie Doerr | 404-502-6287Houston | Wayne Talton | 478-987-0358Jackson | Matt Shirley | 706-983-0276Jefferson | Donavan Holdeman | 706-833-2962Johnson Area | Will Tanner | 478-278-1922Laurens | Brad Childers | 478-376-4670Lincoln | Billy Moss | 706-654-6071 Little River | Marvin Norman | 706-595-4291Lowndes | VacantLumpkin | Anthony Grindle | 706-300-6605Macon | Ron Conner | 478-847-5944Madison | Jim Patton| 706-255-8079Meriwether | David Ward, Jr. | 706-741-6260Mid-Georgia | Danny Bentley | 706-647-7089 Miller | Trent Clenney | 229-758-2844Mitchell | J. Dean Daniels | 229-336-5271Morgan | Michael Ivy, Jr. | 706-202-5046Murray | Chris Franklin | 706-263-2008North Georgia | David Lingefelt | 770-480-6177Northeast Georgia | L. C. Pruitt | 706-865-2898Northwest Georgia | Don Douglas | 706-259-3723Ocmulgee | Jim Cannon | 229-467-2042Ogeechee | Romaine Cartee | 912-531-0580Oglethorpe | Andrew Gaines | 706-202-5742Pachitla | Scotty Lovett | 229-938-2187Peach | Willis Brown | 478-956-2798

Piedmont | Earnest Nichols, Jr. | 770-314-6061Piney Woods | Steve Smith | 912-278-1460Polk | Jason Bentley | 770-855-0082Pulaski | Terry Moore | 478-952-0685Red Carpet | Doug Bramlett | 770-547-9851Satilla | Alvin Walker Jr. | 912-449-5352Seminole | Bruce Barber | 229-524-8633South Georgia | Lavawn Luke | 912-345-2102Southeast Georgia | Charles Harris | 912-288-3437Stephens | Mark Smith | 706-779-7362Tattnall | Newley Halter | 912-690-0789Taylor | Wayne Wilson | 706-656-6351Thomas | Charles R. Conklin | 229-228-6548Three Rivers | Derek Williams | 229-315-0986Tift | Buck Aultman | 229-382-3202Tri-County | Alan Sowar | 770-668-4226Tri-State | Gary Autry | 423-902-5925Troup | Tom Mahaffey | 770-329-7197Turner | Randy Hardy | 229-567-9255UGA | Jenna Lacey | 850-712-3329 Walton | Sammy Maddox | 770-267-8724Washington | Bobby Brantley | 478-552-9328Wayne | Randy Franks | 912-294-6802Webster | VacantWilkes | Shane Moore | 706-678-5705Wiregrass | Kurt Childers | 229-561-3466Worth | David Carter | 229-776-9400

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Patrick Carter, CedartownDeanna Carter, CedartownMark Cochran, Cedartown

Shirlee Dailey, MillenJim Devane, Madison

Jeff A Dewberry, TempleRachel Dipietro, Athens

Ty Dodson, TempleJay Dunn, Milner

Troy & Sheri Fennell,DouglasvilleIola Gramling, Cumming Kirkland Little, Jr., LyonsMichael W Litz, Cumming

Michael Loughridge, ChatsworthErvin Mcafee, Cleveland

Ben Morris, AthensGreg Patterson, OmegaMichael Stubbs, Macon

Bubba Thompson, ThomastonLee Thrift, Waycross

Cain Thurmond, JeffersonRandall Upchurch, Lineville, Alabama


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Mid- Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

Share what Georgia Beef Month means to your chapter.Q:A: With our chapter, every month is beef month, with a larger focus in June. To get the work done we have a great

group of cattlemen/cattlewomen, Juniors and now a Young Cattlemen’s Council, along with their families that are becoming active in the promotion of beef.

Q: What are some of the activities your chapter has planned for 2014?

A: This month we are sponsoring a young cattlemen’s family picnic to encourage them to promote beef among their peers and discuss other ways they can promote our industry. The Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association has been actively involved with promoting Beef Month and Beef for Father’s Day since these promotions were started. For Father’s Day, the CattleWomen have distributed beef recipes and materials at restaurants, grocery stores, held Father’s Day steak drawings and featured cattlemen and recipes in local newspapers for over 35 years. This past year, our cattlemen’s president composed an article that not only promoted beef month, but encouraged producers and readers to join the association. Our biggest promotion during Beef Month is Hamburger Day at Akins Farm and Home in Barnesville where we give away 150 hamburgers to customers. We have been doing this project for at least five years. We have displays featuring recipes and beef industry brochures at local Farm Bureau offices, grocery stores, stockyard and local businesses. In the spring and fall seasons, the MGCA members are busy promoting beef by selling ribeye steak sandwiches at Forsythia Festival, Buggy Days and Inman Heritage Day. The Mid-Georgia Association believes that educating our youth is very vital. The ladies have been conducting and sponsoring 4-H Beef Cooking Classes for many years. Once again we will be teaching 4-H’ers about beef nutrition, how to cook beef dishes and how we care for our cattle. We support our FFA and 4-H members by sponsoring shows and clinics. We have provided cattle, pens, by-products exhibit and teacher packets for Farm Days in our area. We distribute the “ZIP” activity book to second graders in Upson County every year. Members distributed beef information to kids and adults at the Spalding County Fair. We feel that it is important to provide beef to local organizations that help feed our communities. The Cattlemen and CattleWomen have contributed beef and beef certificates for many years to local soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters and Wounded Warrior programs. This year we are asking for food or monetary donations at Hamburger Day to use with the Georgia Beef Board’s “Beef Up the Food Bank” program.


Q: Give us some tips and tricks to implementing and executing an outstanding beef promotion event.

A: The Mid-Georgia Chapter is comprised of six counties, so sometimes it is hard to coordinate all the projects. So, we ask our directors and CattleWomen in each county to help coordinate activities in their county. We have found that if you partner up with other groups like Farm Bureau or stores, we can accomplish a lot more activities. The best promotions that we have come from us working together as a family organization. We believe that each member (young or old, junior, lady or cattleman) can reach their peers and tell our story about the cattle industry. We communicate with our members through our bi-monthly 16 page newsletter “Bull Sheet” and our website at mgcaonline.com. These tools help members stay connected to educational information that benefits their cattle operation as well as promotes beef.

Q: What is the most pertinent issue facing beef promotion in Georgia today?

A: We believe the most pertinent issue facing beef promotion in Georgia today is how to use Georgia’s new Beef Commission’s check off dollars, in beef promotion and research. We have a more complex job than the public realizes. It takes our entire community to showcase beef from pasture to plate. We believe the consumer will learn that our values and theirs are very similar. We believe we need to promote our thoughts on raising healthy cattle, preserving the environment, which will help raise healthy cattle and in return provide a higher quality food for the consumer.

2013 Beef PromotionChapter of the Year

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The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) released its draft Principles and Criteria document in March. Those principles and criteria provide a basic framework for defining beef sustainability without setting standards or creating a “one-size-fits-all” approach to how beef should be produced. The sustainability principles and criteria contained within the document represent a year- long, multi-stakeholder process which included participants from around the world, including representatives from NCBA. “GRSB defines global sustainable beef as a socially responsible, environmentally sound and economically viable product that prioritizes planet, people, animals, and progress,” said Cameron Bruett, President, GRSB and Head, Corporate Affairs, JBS USA. “Our membership has workedin a collaborative fashion to boldly confront the challenges in every segment of the beef value chain. The core principles for global beef sustainability seek to balance a broad range of issues including natural resources, community and individual development, animal well-being, food, and efficiency and innovation.” Although NCBA had a role in helping to draft the principles and criteria, there are a number of areas where NCBA continues to have concerns with the document. As a member of GRSB, NCBA will continue to engage in the process and seek changes to the principles and criteria. “The conditions and practices under which beef is produced vary greatly around the world. As a result, there are principles and criteria contained in the document that apply to practices and conditions in the United States, while some do not,” said Forrest Roberts, NCBA Chief Executive Officer. “In

most instances the practices, laws and regulationsin the U.S. are more stringent.” Although the draft principles and criteria do not represent NCBA policy and the organization has no current official position on the document, the organization will continue to engage in the effort. “Because of the global nature of this document and the diverse views of GRSB members, there are some areas of concern,” said Roberts. “We believe that the farmers and ranchers in the U.S. are among the most responsible and progressive in the world and they take pride in the fact that they have been producing beef responsibly for generations.”He pointed out that each member of the beef value chain plays an important role in the sustainability of our industry and we each have improvements we can make. “It’s that spirit of continuous improvement that makes our industry great and we are hopeful that this document will provide the framework to benchmark those improvements in the U.S. and around the globe,” said Roberts. GRSB’s sustainability principles and criteria areavailable online for public review and comment at www.grsbeef.org and NCBA will be submitting extensive comments on the document. NCBA members and beef industry stakeholders are also encouraged to provide input directly to GRSB, through the comment form on the website, in an effort to provide input on sustainable beef production from the U.S. perspective. The public comment period was open until May 16, 2014. After that time the comments will be reviewed and incorporated into the draft document. The revised final draft will be reviewed and voted upon at GRSB’s annual meeting later this year.

Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Releases Draft Principles and Criteria

Legislative WatchRenewable Fuel Standard Reform Act (H.R. 1462) • Sponsor: Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.)Amends the Clean Air Act to revise the renewable fuel program. NCBA urges a YES vote on H.R. 1462. KeyFarmer Identity Protection Act (S. 1343 & H.R. 4157) • Key Sponsors: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Reps. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.), Lee Terry (R-Neb.), Mike McIntyre (D-NC) and Jim Costa (D-Cal.).Protects the personal information of livestock producers from being distributed to third parties. NCBA urges a YES vote on S. 1343 and H.R. 4157. Water Rights Protection Act (S. 1630) • Key Sponsors: Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)Provides a means to combat the recent directive that allows the United States Forest Service to seize private water rights without just compensation. The House version, H.R. 3189, passed and NCBA urges a YES vote on S. 1630. Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (S.1900 & H.R. 3830) • Key Sponsors: Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.)To establish strong rules for trade negotiations and Congressional approval of trade pacts, to deliver trade agreements that boost U.S. exports and create American jobs. NCBA urges a YES vote on S.1900 and H.R. 3830. America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 (H.R.4457) • Key Sponsors: Reps. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio), Ron Kind (D-Wis.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Richard Neal (D-Mass.), Jim Gerlach (R-PA), Danny Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Aaron Shock (R-IL)To permanently extend tax relief under Section 179 expensing by expensing limitations on capital investments to $500,000.Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) ActThis is the tax extenders package approved by the Senate Finance Committee that will be considered on the floor of the Senate after the Easter recess. This package includes a two-year extension of 50% bonus depreciation on new capital equipment purchases, a two-year extension of Section 179 expensing for capital investments, and an extension of the conservation easement tax credit.Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 4319 )Amends the ESA to require the Secretary of the Interior to publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis a the time of a listing decision and include critical habitat designation impacts. Key Sponsor: Rep. Crawford (R-Ark.)Community Protection Act of 2014 (S. 2084) • Sponsors: Sens. Landrieu (D-Lou.) and Pryor (D-Ark.)Amends the ESA to require the Secretary of the Interior to publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published.


chief veterinarian. “Our members have significant concerns with Brazil’s ability and willingness to meet established compliance requirements. Most alarming to me is the inconsistent application and implementation of Specified Risk Material requirements throughout the system and a history of unresolved drug residue violations.” The audit found that Brazil’s meat inspection program did not provide a standard guideline for its inspection personnel concerning the definition of SRMs in cattle in accordance with FSIS’ requirements, resulting in inconsistent implementation of the SRM requirements. Brazil’s inspection system did not fully enforce HACCP systems plans and records in five audited establishments. And that Brazil’s inspection personnel did not fully enforce sanitation requirements to prevent cross-contamination of bovine carcasses in one establishment. For those and other reasons, the report stated that “until Brazil has satisfactorily addressed these issues, FSIS will not certify any new establishments as eligible to export to the United States.” “Cattlemen and women support free and open trade, based on sound science,” said McCan. “But that science relies on the ability of actors to uphold certain standards. We are more convinced than ever, after reading this report, that Brazil is not capable of holding its industry to the same standards we hold ourselves to. If Brazil cannot manage their food safety equivalency standards, how can we trust that they have the safeguards to protect animal health? Therefore, we continue to urge APHIS to withdraw this proposed rule.” NCBA has submitted comments and requested an extension to further receive and review documents related to the proposed rule.



Following the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s proposed rule to allow the importation of fresh and frozen beef from 14 states in Brazil and the closing of the comment period on April 22, 2014, NCBA has reviewed the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service’s final audit report on an onsite audit conducted on Brazil’s meat inspection system. The onsite audit was conducted from February 19 through March 14, 2013 and the report is dated April 16, 2014. “NCBA is extremely disappointed this final audit report was not released in time for a full review, prior to the comment deadline on the proposed rule,” said Bob McCan, NCBA president and Victoria, Texas cattleman. “In early March, NCBA formally requested through a Freedom of Information Act request, all pertinent documents, including a final 2013 FSIS audit report for Brazil. This report was available prior to the comment deadline, but the failure by FSIS to provide it, shows a complete lack of preparation of the documents the U.S. cattle industry would need in order to make informed and meaningful comments.” The FSIS audit was designed to determine the equivalence of Brazil’s meat inspection system. All nations that import product into the U.S. must meet or exceed FSIS’ domestic requirements prior to being approved for importation of fresh or processed meats. The audit focused on six main system components: government oversight, statutory authority and food-safety regulations, sanitation, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points systems, chemical residue control programs and microbiological testing programs. “This audit report confirms many of the compliance concerns that NCBA recently expressed in our comments on behalf of our members,” said Dr. Kathy Simmons, NCBA

Newly Released FSIS Inspection Report Shows Significant Flaws in Brazil’s Food Safety Inspection

House Passes Legislation to Require EAJA Payment Tracking In early May, the House passed H.R. 2919 the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, legislation that will require agencies to track and report payments made through The Equal Access to Justice Act. EAJA was originally passed in 1980 to level the playing field for individuals and small businesses to challenge federal decisions and allow plaintiffs to recover legal fees when they prevailed against the federal government in court. The plaintiff does not necessarily have to win the case; prevailing on certain points can merit EAJA reimbursement. Often, the government will simply opt to award EAJA payments when settling out of court rather than devoting time, staff and resources to a trial. Although EAJA was intended to protect citizens’ rights, it has become a means for environmental groups to target private citizens by challenging in court their rights to natural resource uses such as livestock grazing. In 1995, through passage of the paperwork reduction act, the reporting requirement for

EAJA payments was removed. For almost 20 years now the government has not been tracking how much money has been paid out through EAJA. Non-government collected data shows that extremely wealthy special interest groups have filedmore than 1,500 cases in a recent six-year period, many of which could be defined as frivolous and often times on technicalities.EAJA litigation has become a specialization of these interest groups and their lawyers, making it easy for them to drive an agenda through the courts. It’s important for taxpayers to know where their money is being spent. There has been an uptick in lawsuits from environmental groups pushing an agenda since reporting ended in 1995. This legislation will help shed light on where these funds are being paid out and who is benefitting from EAJA to ensure it is operating as Congress intended it.

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Georgia Bull Evaluation Programs The Calhoun Bull Evaluation Program will soon begin its 45th year, and the Tifton Bull Evaluation Program will begin its 57th year. The Programs have three primary purposes: (1) to record differences in ability of bulls to gain in uniform environment; (2) to provide breeders with a sound scientific basis for selecting bulls with ability to gain weight rapidly and to make such bulls available to cattlemen; (3) to serve as an educational demonstration of the value of records of performance. The Programs are sponsored by the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, Animal & Dairy Science Department of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Cooperative Extension, Coastal Plain Experiment Station, and the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center. The 2014 – 15 Bull Test Advisory Committee members include C. L. Cook of Social Circle, Gary Hill of Tifton, Rodney Hilley of Zebulon, John Jarrell of Butler, Gary Jenkins of Moultrie, Harvey Lemmon of Woodbury, and Melvin Porter of Jefferson. Birth dates for bulls entered at Calhoun are from September 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013. Entry deadline is June 2, 2014, with delivery on either June 30 or July 1, 2014. The sale for those bulls that end the test in approximately the top two-thirds on a combination of rate of gain and weight per day of age in each breed group is scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2014. For additional information about this year’s test, please contact Jason Duggin at 706/624-1403 ([email protected]) or Phil Worley at 706/624-1398 ([email protected]). Birth dates for bulls entered at Tifton are from December 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014. Entry deadline is September 1, 2014, with delivery on either September 29 or 30, 2014. The sale for those bulls that end the test in approximately the top two-thirds on a combination of rate of gain and weight per day of age in each breed group is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2015. For additional information about this year’s test, please contact Dr. Jacob Segers at 229/386-3214 ([email protected]) or Patsie Cannon at 229/386-3683 or ([email protected]).


Congratulations to Corey Martin on his winning entry! Watch our Facebook page for next month’s contest!


J o i n o n l i n e : w w w. b e e f u s a . o r g

NCBA Annual Producer Dues: # of Head Dues # of Head Dues 1-100 $100 501-1000 $400 + Fair Share1

101-250 $200 1001-1500 $550 + Fair Share1

251-500 $300 1501 & Up $750 + Fair Share1 1Fair Share is 25¢ cow/calf and 12.5 ¢ stocker/feeder

NCBA Associate Dues: (Non-Cattle Owners) Individual Supporting Member ....$100 Business Supporting Member . . $150 Student Membership $50 (You must be 24 years or younger to qualify for a Student Membership.)

Questions?NCBA: 866-233-3872

Return to: NCBA

PO Box 173778 Denver, CO 80217-3778

Total Amount Paid $

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15% off Cabela’s Gift Cards

Discounts on Roper and Stetson Boots and Apparel

Up to $1,000 off John Deere Equipment

Caterpillar Equipment Savings

Annual subscription to National Cattlemen monthly newspaper and annual beef

industry reference guide, National Cattlemen’s Directions

Discounts on newChrysler Group Vehicles

Here’s what NCBA members are saying about the value of their membership

Help spread the word — get your fellow cattlemen involved.

“Because of the New Holland discount, I was able to buy a new baler instead of a used one. Thanks NCBA!”

Mary – Omaha, GA

“I’m an NCBA member because they are determined to preserve our way of life so

we can pass our ranch on to our kids.”

Cody – Wheatland, CA

“My NCBA membership saved me $1,000 on a John Deere tractor.”Steve – Prospect, TN

“As an NCBA member, I saved $7,000 on a new fully-loaded dually Ram truck! That’s well

worth my annual dues.”Jerry – El Reno, OK

“After joining NCBA I bought a new pair of Stetson boots and saved twice as much as what

my membership cost.”Mark – Lincolnville, KS

“I support NCBA because they are my eyes, ears and voice on issues that affect my operation every day.”

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J o i n o n l i n e : w w w. b e e f u s a . o r g

NCBA Annual Producer Dues: # of Head Dues # of Head Dues 1-100 $100 501-1000 $400 + Fair Share1

101-250 $200 1001-1500 $550 + Fair Share1

251-500 $300 1501 & Up $750 + Fair Share1 1Fair Share is 25¢ cow/calf and 12.5 ¢ stocker/feeder

NCBA Associate Dues: (Non-Cattle Owners) Individual Supporting Member ....$100 Business Supporting Member . . $150 Student Membership $50 (You must be 24 years or younger to qualify for a Student Membership.)

Questions?NCBA: 866-233-3872

Return to: NCBA

PO Box 173778 Denver, CO 80217-3778

Total Amount Paid $

Payment Method Check (Please make check payable to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association) MasterCard Visa American ExpressCredit Card InformationNumberExp. DateSignature

YES! I would like to support my industry by joining NCBA today.

Name:Business/Ranch Name: ___________________________________________Address:City: ________________________ State: ____________ Zip: ___________Phone:Email:State Affi liate:Recruited by:

GET THESE EXCLUSIVE NCBA MEMBER BENEFITS

Discounts Up to $1,000 on Select

New Holland Equipment

15% off Cabela’s Gift Cards

Discounts on Roper and Stetson Boots and Apparel

Up to $1,000 off John Deere Equipment

Caterpillar Equipment Savings

Annual subscription to National Cattlemen monthly newspaper and annual beef

industry reference guide, National Cattlemen’s Directions

Discounts on newChrysler Group Vehicles

Here’s what NCBA members are saying about the value of their membership

Help spread the word — get your fellow cattlemen involved.

“Because of the New Holland discount, I was able to buy a new baler instead of a used one. Thanks NCBA!”

Mary – Omaha, GA

“I’m an NCBA member because they are determined to preserve our way of life so

we can pass our ranch on to our kids.”

Cody – Wheatland, CA

“My NCBA membership saved me $1,000 on a John Deere tractor.”Steve – Prospect, TN

“As an NCBA member, I saved $7,000 on a new fully-loaded dually Ram truck! That’s well

worth my annual dues.”Jerry – El Reno, OK

“After joining NCBA I bought a new pair of Stetson boots and saved twice as much as what

my membership cost.”Mark – Lincolnville, KS

“I support NCBA because they are my eyes, ears and voice on issues that affect my operation every day.”

Jeff – Onaway, MI

Join NCBA and receive a

1L bottle of Dectomax pour-on from

Join NCBA and receive a 1L bottle of Dectomax

Congratulations to Will Bentley and Kristie Mcgoldrick on their engagement. Will proposed May 3 in Savannah. The two are excited to start their lives together. Will works for Georgia Cattlemen’s Association as Director of Association Services.


Callaway Cattle Company is one of 10 farms/ranches from across the USA that has been chosen by American National CattleWomen, Inc. for the Mom’s Day on the Farm Event. The date has been set for

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. Callaway Cattle Company is located in Hogansville, Georgia The event will focus on creating transparent, creative, and memorable experiences for moms, with CattleWomen volunteers serving as hosts and speakers. Connecting young moms with modern beef production and improving their opinions about beef is the key goal of the event.

Madison Baugh spent three weeks with GBB job shadowing Suzanne Bentley for her senior project at Stratford Academy. Baugh learned about the Beef Checkoff, along with beef promotion and education in the state of Georgia. She traveled with Bentley to various events including elementary school AG days and Georgia FFA State Convention. Baugh also learned about budgeting, event planning, social media and website management. The office is sad to see her go, but wish her good luck as she attends Sewanee: The University of the South in the fall.

Sam Millard Payne Mr. Sam Millard Payne, age 70, a well-known farmer and businessman of Calhoun, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Calhoun at the Johnson-Hall Clinic on September 14, 1943, son of the late Oscar Millard Payne, who died in 1968, and the late Ruth Alice Patterson Payne in 1999. Sam attended Belwood School and was a 1961 graduate of Calhoun High School. He was a 1963 graduate of Reinhardt College with a BA degree in History, and attended the University of Georgia, pursuing a Masters degree in History. He was owner and operator of Payne Farm and Produce. Sam was a veteran, serving his country in the US Army, the Army Security Agency, and the National Security Agency from 1966 through 1968. He was a member of Farmville United Methodist Church. During his lifetime, Sam was active in many associations and boards, including an FFA and 4-H Volunteer Leader; the state 4-H Advisory Board; a Gordon County School Board Member; past president and member of the Red Carpet Cattlemen’s Association; past president and member of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association; vice-president of National Cattlemen’s Beef Aasscoation, Region 2, and had served on various committees of the NCBA; past president of the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce; member of the Gordon County Farm Bureau Board for 31 years; committee member of the GA State Farm Bureau Commodity Board; served on the Governor’s Water Conservation Board under Gov. Nathan Deal; a founding member of the Gordon County Young Farmers; past State Chaplain of Georgia Young Farmers; elected to the North Georgia Regional Development Authority; a board member of the Regional Water Conservation; member of the Georgia Beef Board, and member of the National Beef Check-Off Board; past president of GCYFA; and appointed member of the NWGA Regional Counsel Board. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Eleanor Ann Barrett Payne; a son, Millard Payne; two daughters, Mary Manning and her husband Bruce, and Carla Payne and Scott Bowers, all of Calhoun; grandchildren, Shayna, Breana, and Matthew Manning; Godson, Sonny Fox and his wife Amy and their children, Layla, Kayla, Luke, and Ely; Goddaughters, Sandra Lopez, Bianka Reyes, and Vanessa Smith; and an aunt, Fannie Payne. Nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives also survive.

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Robert Lee “Bob” Nash Mr. Robert Lee “Bob” Nash, 90, of The Rock, died Friday, April 25, 2014 at his home. Mr. Nash was born in Terral, Oklahoma, on July 4, 1923, a son of the late Charles H. and Lela Nash. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S. Army in the United States and the European Theatre during World War II. Mr. Nash was a graduate of Oklahoma State University (formerly Oklahoma A & M) in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He earned a BS Degree in Animal Science and later an MS Degree in Animal Nutrition. In 1957 he and his wife, the late Betty June Rhodes Nash, moved to Georgia and began raising Hereford cattle. They moved to The Rock in 1976. Throughout his life he was passionate about farming, raising cattle, and teaching his children and others the importance of agriculture. In 1942 he was awarded the 4-H National Presidential Trophy and was a 4-H Achievement Winner. In 1982 he was National 4-H Alumni Winner. In 1985 he received the award for Progressive Farmer Man of the Year for Service to Georgia Agriculture, and was also inducted into the Georgia Cattleman’s Hall of Fame. He received numerous National and Georgia FFA Honorary Farmers Awards, as well as awards from the Georgia 4-H Master Club. He was a 4-H volunteer leader for over 50 years. In 2010 he received the Georgia Farm Bureau Outstanding Achievement Award and also the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Nash served as the first Executive Vice-President of the Georgia Cattleman’s Association and was a past field representative for the American Hereford Association. He served as the Georgia Farm Bureau President from 1978 until 1988, and was currently an Upson County Farm Bureau Director. He served on numerous boards and committees for Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s, Georgia Cattlemen’s, Farm Credit, 4-H, US and Georgia Agricultural Advisory Committees, Barnesville 1st United Methodist Church, and Georgia Farm Bureau. Mr. Nash had always been a farmer and an advocate for agriculture. He has been called “The Voice of Georgia Farmers”. Mr. Nash was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church in Barnesville. Mr. Nash is survived by three children and their spouses, Cynthia and Steve Douglas of The Rock, Clifford and Laverne Nash of Moultrie, and Charles and Alexis Nash of Chicago, Illinois. Nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive.

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Dry rubs are simple, but go a long way in adding flavor. Unlike some marinades, rubs don’t tenderize, they strictly bolster the flavor. If you are worried about convenience, dry rubs are perfect in a time crunch because they are easy to mix up. However, you do need to make sure you choose a cut that is already tender since rubs only enhance the flavor. (Pictured using a flat iron steak.)

1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon pepper

Happy Beef Month, Georgia! In celebration of Georgia Beef Month, we bring you some zesty concoctions that make

delicious rubs and marinades for your favorite steak! At least for me, it is always easy to decide that steak will be on my menu for the night. However, it’s not always easy to figure out which cut to use or the perfect seasoning only to enhance that beefy flavor. The truth is you can create your own seasonings at home using the tips provided to make rubs and marinades. First, start by matching the cut of beef you chose to the type of flavor booster you chose whether it is a marinade or rub. Make sure you only use a rub on the more tender cuts to make sure you have a palatable experience. If you do need a tenderizer, combine ingredients to make a tenderizing marinade that uses a liquid base that has an acid component which will help tenderize your beef. Then, add any dry spices that you typically grab when seasoning your favorite dishes and add to the rub or marinade. There really isn’t a right or wrong way to add extra flavor to your beef, it all depends on your personal taste. Start grilling, Georgia! This weather is perfect for grilling and summer is right around the corner!


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

Tenderizing marinades contain acidic ingredients like lemon juice, flavored vinegars and prepared salad dressings or enzymatic ingredients naturally found in foods like pineapple, papaya and ginger. Start with a less tender steak like Flank or Skirt and allow the marinade to do its magic for 6 to 24 hours.(Pictured using a flank steak.)

1/3 cup soy sauce1/2 cup olive oil1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder

3 tbsp dried basil1 1/2 tbsp dried parsley flakes1 tsp ground pepper1 tsp minced garlic

Flavor marinades should be used with tender steaks like a Strip or Top Sirloin. Ingredients such as oils, herbs and spices can add great flavor in as little as 15 minutes to 2 hours. Flavor marinades can use the same ingredients as tenderizing marinades. The only difference is the amount of time the beef marinates.(Pictured using a top sirloin.)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup spicy steak sauce4 cloves garlic (minced)4 teaspoons dried oregano leaves


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Season beef with herbs and seasonings, as

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Remove beef from

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Prepare grill (gas or charcoal) according to manufacturer’s directions for medium heat.

Grill, covered, according to chart at

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Beef Month BASICS

–Ground Beef packages are labeled according to USDA standards. The information on the labels will be expressed as percent lean to percent fat (80% lean/20% fat, for example).

–Ground Beef labels may also indicate where the beef comes from (such as Chuck, Round or Sirloin).

PURCHASING GROUND BEEF

–Most labels have a “sell by” date. Ground Beef should be purchased on or before that date. Store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator at 36° to 40° and either use or freeze within two days.

–Ground Beef can be frozen in its original transparent packaging for up to two weeks.

–Refrigerate leftovers promptly after serving (within 2 hours after cooking).

STORAGE TIPS

–Defrost frozen Ground Beef in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Wash hands with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat. Also, wash any surface or utensils that raw meat has touched.

–For best results when preparing patties, mix ingredients lightly but thoroughly; over mixing can cause a firm, compact texture instead of the desired moist, juicy results.

–Turn burgers with a spatula, without pressing down, which releases flavorful juices.

–Ground Beef (patties, meatloaves, meatballs) should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160° (medium doneness). Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

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–Ground Beef labels may also indicate where the beef comes from (such as Chuck, Round or Sirloin).

PURCHASING GROUND BEEF

–Most labels have a “sell by” date. Ground Beef should be purchased on or before that date. Store it in the coldest part of the refrigerator at 36° to 40° and either use or freeze within two days.

–Ground Beef can be frozen in its original transparent packaging for up to two weeks.

–Refrigerate leftovers promptly after serving (within 2 hours after cooking).

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–Defrost frozen Ground Beef in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Wash hands with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat. Also, wash any surface or utensils that raw meat has touched.

–For best results when preparing patties, mix ingredients lightly but thoroughly; over mixing can cause a firm, compact texture instead of the desired moist, juicy results.

–Turn burgers with a spatula, without pressing down, which releases flavorful juices.

–Ground Beef (patties, meatloaves, meatballs) should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160° (medium doneness). Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

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It was just another camping trip with friends. A gathering, a return to nature, to get a taste of what life was like in the Wyoming forests and plains before Napoleon Bonaparte sold it to Thomas Jefferson in 1803. The transaction should have been called the Cheyenne Purchase except the Indian tribes never got a dime. I guess if the Purchase occurred today, President Obama would be forced to buy Wyoming from the Powder River Coal Company. But, back to our campers, Roy and Regina had moved into the First Class seats of camping. Like their friends, they brought Tabasco sauce to season, T-bones to grill, potato chips to munch on, sausage, eggs and libations of all kinds and heavy-duty lawn chairs. As to their accommodations they eschewed camping under the stars. Roy had Boy Scout tendencies and packed his brand new teepee outfitter’s tent; big enough to sleep four, though they numbered only two. The model of teepee he bought did not include a floor and the cover was a heavy-duty, lightweight, waterproofed polyester, guaranteed to be the envy of any pioneer. It had an adjustable smoke hole should one need to warm the tent. Harking back to his Cub Scout days he tied two saplings together and incorporated them into his tent erection. Regina asked if he should tie-off the lightweight polyester flaps to a tree or two, pointing out that this was Wyoming, whose state bird is the windsock and whose capital once was Scottsbluff

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Camping Out In Wyomingtill it just blew over there. Roy assured her this would work, and he flashed his Kindling merit badge. The group had a grand evening. Roy went to the tent and lit the wood burning portable camp stove he had placed between their two cots. Soon they retired. He drifted off into dreams of the cubby handshake and mumbling, “…I will do my best to do my duty…to obey the scout law…ZZZZZZ…” Regina was restless. The rustling of the leaves soon became a persistent breeze. The lightweight polyester began to spread its wings, then flapped like someone changing a sheet! She blinked and suddenly she was under the stars! Behind her, the tent containing the portable camp stove took a deep breath and lit the heavy-duty, lightweight, waterproofed but…apparently flammable polyester tent. Roy jumped up, clad in his skivvies, and attacked the fire with bottles of water and cans of beer; grabbing, opening and racing back and forth in front of the fire! He minced and pirouetted, hopping and whooping like an Arapahoe brave with Tourette’s Syndrome. Finally he lifted the cooler full of ice and heaved it onto the polyester cremation! They spent the night in the truck. As they recalled the story at breakfast next morning, someone mentioned Kevin Costner. “Costner?” asked Roy.“Yeah, Dances With Flames.”

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15th Florida Bull Test Announcement Nomination deadline for con-signors wishing to consign bulls to the Florida Bull Test is June 13, 2014. The Florida Bull test is hosted at the University of Florida North Flori-da research and Education Center (NFREC) in Marianna, Florida For the 15th year, the North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) will be hosting the Florida Bull Test. Consignors may download the Nomination form from the Florida Bull Test Website (http://nfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/fl_bull_test/ ). Bulls must be born between August 15 and December 31, 2013. There will be a limit of 125 bulls for the test. There-fore, consignors should be aware that late nominations may result in a bull not being accepted to the Florida Bull Test. Additional important informa-tion can be accessed on the Florida Bull Test website. The primary purpose of the Flor-ida Bull Test is to serve as an educa-tional aid for the improvement of beef cattle. The test aims to: 1) provide the commercial cow/calf producer a source of bulls that have been gain tested, that were thoroughly evaluated at the same location, and that have passed stringent health requirements; 2) provide an opportunity for seed stock producers to advertise their breeding programs through testing and market-ing bulls; and 3) promote awareness and understanding of the latest animal breeding concepts and tools while showcasing superior beef cattle genet-ics in Florida. The test standardizes en-vironmental conditions for evaluating postweaning performance. In doing so, it provides useful records for bull consignors to better evaluate breeding programs and creates a local source of performance-tested bulls. A new initiative for the 15th Florida Bull Test is to include the pos-sibility of remote bidding for the sale through the internet. This opportu-nity will provide consignors an added opportunity to market their bulls to potential buyers who are unable to attend the sale in person. In addition, buyers who cannot attend the sale will have the opportunity to purchase bulls through a verified internet bidding company. We are excited about offer-ing this new opportunity! For more information on the Florida Bull Test, visit the web page or call by telephone at 850-394-9124. 26 June 2014 • GEORGIA CATTLEMAN

Associat ion Reports • Georgia Catt leWomen’s Associat ion

New Year, New ThingsBy Ruth Hice, CattleWomen’s Association President

President: Ruth Hice387 Fredonia Church RdBarnesville, GA 30204 [email protected]

President-Elect: Carolyn Gazda1985 Morton RoadAthens, GA [email protected]

Vice-President: Carol Williams 1141 Broughton RdMadison, GA 30650 [email protected]

Secretary: Lynn Bagwell1078 Cass White Rd Cartersville, GA 30121 [email protected]

Treasurer: Sara Akins 1177 S. Coffee Rd.Nashville, GA 31639229-686-2771

Past President: Brenda Brookshire6179 State Hwy 60Suches, GA 30572706-747-3693

Parlimentarian: Peggy Bledsoe PO Box 1001Perry, GA 31069 [email protected]

President: Nanette Bryan2830 E Armuchee RoadSummerville, GA [email protected] 706-397-8219AMERICAN NATIONAL CATTLEWOMENPO Box 3881, Centennial, CO 80112303-694-0313, fax: 303-694-2390

www.gabeef.org/gcwa [email protected]

Well, we are in a New Year for Georgia Cattlewomen. We had a great convention and thanks go out to all that supported our Jason Chapman Scholarship. We made $ 667.00 this will take care of the scholarship. The winner of the quilt was Greg Clark. The cattle drive for hunger was a great success, all the money raised goes to organizations that support the less fortunate for purchasing beef.We are looking further to a great year for our

organization, with June being beef month this is a good time to promote our beef with recipes and informative brochures. Now on a sad note, Ann and Carla Payne, both past GCWA presidents lost an important man in their life. Sam Payne was both a husband and father. Keep them in your prayers. Another past president, Cynthia Douglas, lost her daddy Bob Nash. Keep this family in your prayers, too. Both Sam and Bob were past presidents of Georgia Cattlemen’s Association. They will be deeply missed. Let’s go to a happier note if anyone would like to be on a committee or help in any way please let me know. Until we meet again good bye for now.P.S. I would give a great big thank you to Rachel Austin for helping with the quilt donations without her it would not be the same.


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Tenderloin Members ($600+)AgGeorgia Farm CreditAgSouth Farm Credit

Athens Seed Co., WatkinsvilleAtlantic & Southern Equipment, LLC, Lake City

Southwest Georgia Farm CreditDow AgroSciences

Fuller Supply CompanyGeorgia Metals Inc., Danielsville

IntervetMerial

Pennington SeedsPurina Mills

Southern Farm & Forest, LLCSouthern States

Yancey Bros. CompanyZoetis


Each month, the GCA Associate Members section recognizes GCA’s allied-industry and business members. To become an

associate member, complete the form below or call 478-474-6560. GCA members are encouraged to use the services of these

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Associate Membership FormComplete and mail this form to:Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

P.O. Box 27990, Macon, GA 31221 478-474-6560 • Fax: 478-474-5732 • Email: [email protected]

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Membership dues entitle you to receive a one-year subscription to the Georgia Cattleman magazine. Payment of GCA membership dues is tax-deductible for most members as an ordinary business

expense. Complying with tax laws, GCA estimates 5% of the dues payment is not deductible as a business expense because of direct lobbying activities. Also, charitable contributions to GCA are not

tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.

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T-Bone Members ($300 - $599)Franklin County Livestock, Carnesville

Georgia Development Authority, MonroeManor Cattle Company, Manor

Moseley Cattle Auction LLC, BlakelyStephens County Farm Bureau, Eastanollee

Ribeye Members ($150 - $299)Alltech, Inc., Thomasville Amicalola EMC, JasperCarden and Associates,

Winter Haven, Florida Carroll County Livestock, Carrollton Columbia County

Farm Bureau, HarlemColquitt Ag Services, Doerun

Farmers Seed Co., Inc., DoerunFirst Madison Bank & Trust, Danielsville

Flint River Mills, BainbridgeFranklin County Farm Bureau, CarnesvilleGerald A. Bowie, Auctioneer, West Point

Jackson EMC, GainesvilleJackson EMC, Hull

Lumber City Supplements, Lumber CityMid State Meat, LLC, SandersvilleNationwide Insurance, Winston

Nitram Farms, Ocilla Pasture Management Systems,

Mount Pleasant, North CarolinaPeoples Community National Bank, Bremen

Resaca Sun Feeds LLC, ResacaSunbelt Ag. Expo, Moultrie

Sunbelt Builders Inc., Covington United Community Bank, Carrollton

Waters Agricultural Labs, Inc., CamillaZeeland Farm Services Inc., DeSoto

Sirloin Members ($75 - $149)AgGeorgia Farm Credit, DublinAgGeorgia Farm Credit, Perry

AgGeorgia Farm Credit, RoystonAkins Feed & Seed, Barnesville

Arnall Grocery Company, NewnanAthens Stockyard, Athens, Tennessee

Baggett Farms, MontroseBaker Cattle Service, Quitman

Bank of Camilla, CamillaBank of Dudley, Dublin

Banks County Farm Bureau, HomerBartow County Farm Bureau, Cartersville

BBWH Insurors, StatesboroBekaert Corp., Douglas

Bishop’s Country Store, FitzgeraldBlack’s Seed Store, Dublin

Braswell Cattle Company, AthensBubba’s Tire, Dublin

Bull Hill Ranch, Gray Court, S.C.Burke Truck and Tractor, Waynesboro

C & B Processing, MilledgevilleCapital City Bank, DublinCarroll E.M.C., Carrollton

Cat Creek Cattle Co., ValdostaChapman Fence Company, Jefferson

Chattooga Farm Bureau, SummervilleChristian, Kelly, Thigpen & Co. LLC, Dublin

Citizens Bank, DublinClarke County Farm Bureau, Athens Colony Bank-Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald

Colony Bank Wilcox, RochelleCommunity Bank & Trust, ClarkesvilleCommunity Bank of Dublin, DublinC R Benson Farm LLC, Dry BranchDanny E. Davis State Farm, Dublin

Demott Peanut Co., DoerunDosters Farm Supply, RochelleDublin Eye Associates, Dublin

Dublin Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assoc., Dublin

Eastonollee Livestock Market, EastonolleeEdward Jones, Carrollton

Elbert County Farm Bureau, ElbertonElrod Garden Center, Dallas

Family Focus, DublinFarm and Garden Inc., Cornelia

Farmers State Bank, Dublin

Flint EMC, PerryFloridahawaiibeaches.com, Dahlonega

Forsyth County Farm Bureau, CummingFort Creek Farm, Sparta

FPL Food, Augusta Greene County Extension Office, Greensboro

Greg’s Meat Processing, ComerGriffins Warehouse, McRae

Gulf Coast Cattleman, San Antonio, TexasHabersham Co. Farm Bureau, Clarkesville

Habersham EMC, ClarkesvilleHancock County Farm Bureau, Sparta

Haralson County Farm Bureau, BuchananHarris County Farm Bureau, Hamilton

Hart Co. Farm Bureau, HartwellHartford Livestock Insurance, WatkinsvilleHelena Chemical-Wrightsville, WrightsvilleHenry County Farm Bureau, McDonough

David Hilliard, CPA, McRaeHolland Fertilizer Company, Cedartown

Ivey’s Outdoor and Farm, AlbanyJ&B Tractor Company, Waynesboro

James Short Tractors & Equipment of Alto, AltoJames Short Tractors & Equipment, Inc., Carnesville

Knoxville Store, KnoxvilleLand South Group, Lakeland, FloridaLaurens County Farm Bureau, Dublin

LBL Farms, ChesterMacon Co. Veterinary Hospital, Montezuma

Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Danielsville

Madison County Farm Bureau, DanielsvilleMedical Park Pharmacy, Dublin

Meriwether County Farm Bureau,GreenvilleMontrose Auction, Inc., Montrose

Morris Bank, DublinNortheast Georgia Livestock, Athens

Oconee County Farm Bureau, WatkinsvilleOconee State Bank, WatkinsvilleOconee Well Driller, Watkinsville

Orr Insurance, DublinOsceola Cotton Co., LLC, Ocilla

Owens Farm Supply, ToccoaPalmetto Creek Farm, Hamilton

Paulding County Farm Bureau, DallasPickens County Farm Bureau, Jasper

Piggly Wiggly, McRae

P H White Company, Dyersburg, Tenn.Public Service Communications Inc., Reynolds

Producers Cattle Auction LLC, Mobile, AlabamaRalph Jackson, P.C., Dublin

R. C. Tire, DublinRhinehart Equipment Company, Rome

Rollin-S-Trailers, MartinR.W. Griffin Feed, Douglas

R.W. Griffin Industries, NashvilleSecurity State Bank, McRaeSheppard Farms, Danville

Shepherd’s Building Supply, MoultrieSilveus Insurance, Dumas, Texas

Smith Agricultural Insurance Services, LLC, Fitzgerald

Smith’s Pharmacy, McRaeSouthern Bank & Trust, Clarkesville

Southern States, WoodstockSumner & Avery, LLC., Dublin

SunSouth, CarrolltonSwainsboro Stockyard, SwainsboroThe Four County Bank, Allentown

Thompson Appraisals, SopertonTroup County Farm Bureau, LaGrange

Twin Lakes Farm, HullUnion County Farm Bureau, Blairsville

United Bank, BarnesvilleUnited Community Bank, BlairsvilleUnited Community Bank, ClevelandUnited Community Bank, Cornelia

Upson County Farm Bureau, ThomastonViridiun LLC, Cumming

Walker County Farm Bureau, LafayetteWallace Farm & Pet Supply, Bowdon Junction

Wards Service Center, Inc., DexterWarnock & Mackey LLC, Dublin

Watson’s Towing, DublinWayne Chandler Plumbing & Well, Danielsville

Weeks Farm Machinery Auction, Moultrie White County Farmers Exchange, Cleveland

Whitfield County Farm Bureau, DaltonWilcox Co. Farm Bureau, Rochelle

Wilkes County Stockyard, WashashingtonWoodmen of the World, Dublin

Youngblood Farm, Sparta

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4th Annual GCA’s Summer Conference

Unicoi State Park • Helen, GeorgiaJuly 25-26, 2014

Friday, July 25

7:30 a.m. Early Registration and Check-in

8 – 9:30 a.m. Committee Meetings -Media and Communications Committee -Legislative Committee -By-Laws Committee

9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Gathering & Refreshment Break

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Opening and Welcome by GCA President Melvin Porter

10:15-11:45 a.m. Kim Brackett, an Idaho ranching wife and mother who was recently elected chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, will present our keynote address. She will share her experiences of juggling a successful cattle operation, an internet blog (beefmatters.org), a growing family and volunteer cattle industry leadership.

FREE AFTERNOONThere are so many options of things to do in Helen – we cannot begin!We know many of you are avid golfers and there are great courses in the area! Let us know if you are interested in playing and we will make the arrangements. ORIf golfing isn’t for you then Zipline through the woods with us. There are 4 zip lines on the tour. The tour begins with a really cool ride in a military Troop Transport vehicle and short hike. All platforms are tree based with the highest being 70’ above ground. Again, please let us know if you are interested and we will make all of the arrangements at Zip n’ Time.

You can tube the Chattahoochee, shop, lay in the sun by the lake or ride bikes. There is something for every family!

6:30 p.m. Sam Gay Seafood Buffet Experience at Cottrell Ranch and Tiger Creek Band. Brought back by popular demand we will enjoy a seafood buffet at Cottrell Ranch. We will also be entertained by Tiger Creek Band who has just been nominated for the Georgia Music Awards Band of the Year (voting is still open).

Saturday, July 26

7 a.m. GJCA Sunrise Run Adult Sunrise Walk with Helen history – Wake up early and go for a jog or walk with us. The trail will go from Unicoi State Park to downtown Helen through the woods!

8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Committee Meetings -Cattle Health and Well Being Committee -Region VPs and Membership Committee -Production & Marketing Committee

9:45 a.m. – Noon GJCA Tubing the Chattahoochee – The juniors will spend the morning tubing down the Chattahoochee River enjoying the peace and serenity of the north Georgia mountains in beautiful Alpine Helen!

10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break

10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GCA Board of Directors Meeting: Our mid-year general policy board meeting. See what’s up with your association and how you can get involved. We will also be making a GCA Hall of Fame Presentation that you won’t want to miss!

12:30 p.m. Picnic hosted by Young Cattlemen’s Council: The YCC will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs and playing games at the mountaintop facility at Unicoi. Join us for the 1st Annual YCC Corn Hole Tournament. It will be a great opportunity to show off your skills. Prizes will be awarded.

FREE AFTERNOON! There is so much to do in the Alpine village of Helen you won’t have time to do it all! Check out all the things to do in Helen at http://www.helenga.org/entertainment.

6:00 p.m. Grill Out and Activities at Virgil Lovell’s – Ankony Farm: Come ready to play at GCA’s annual game night with “Name that Tune,” Horseshoes, Corn Hole and a Dessert Contest. Enjoy friendship, food and a fun evening for the whole family!


GCA Summer Conference Meal & Event Registration FormComplete a separate pre-registration for for each individual, couple or family that will be picking up a registration packet.

Register online at www.gabeef.org!NameAddressCity State ZipPhoneEmailCounty/Chapter

Registration Fee $25.00 per familyNames of individual or family members pre-registering:1. 2.3.4.

Friday night meal (seafood buffet) Friday night kids meal (under 12)Friday afternoon Pay onsite, instructions will be emailed.Saturday lunch picnicSaturday night meal (steak night)Saturday night kids meal (under 12)

Number of People ____ Number of Kids ____Golfing # ____ Zip n’ Time # ____

Number of People ____Number of People ____ Number of Kids ____

Number Attending ____

X 35.00 = $_____X 15.00 = $_____

X 5.00 = $_____X 20.00 = $_____X 10.00 = $_____

= $_____ = $25

# of T-shirts - GJCA members: $5 • Adults: $10_____ YS _____ YM _____ YL _____ S _____ M _____ L _____ XL _____ XXLRegistration per family

Total: $ ____

To receive these prices, form must be received by

June 23, 2014Card #: __________________________ Visa Mastercard American Express

Expiration Date: ___________________Signature: ________________________Make checks payable to GCA and mail with form to:

Georgia Cattlemen’s AssociationP.O. Box 27990, Macon, GA 31221

Room Reservation InformationThe conference will be held at

Unicoi State Park.

Call 1-800-573-9659, ext. 220 to make reservations and ask for the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

meeting rate.

Reservations must be made by June 23, 2014


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GCA’s 4th Annual Summer Conference

Unicoi State ParkHelen, Ga.

July 25 - 26, 2014

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The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Georgia Beef Board are excited to announce the summer intern for 2014, Maggie Hart. Hart is a rising junior at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and started in the office in mid-May. Hart is originally from Moultrie, Georgia where her family farms row crops and produce. While in middle and high school, Hart assisted her father in maintaining a small herd of cattle that began with heifers she exhibited as a member of FFA. She competed in many local, area and state steer and heifer shows in both middle and high school. Hart is currently a writing and communications major and is also obtaining a minor in Agriculture at ABAC. After completing her bachelor’s degree, she plans to complete a master’s program in communications and begin her career in public relations focusing on the field of agriculture. Agriculture is something that Hart is very passionate about and she plans to find a career in the agriculture industry to do her part to raise awareness of the importance of educating others about the industry. “I am looking forward to meeting those who will have involvement with the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and Georgia Beef Board this summer and will strive to make a positive impact on these organizations,” Hart says. “I am extremely thankful for this opportunity and I am looking forward to completing work that will build on the skills I have learned in the class room setting. This opportunity will also give me the chance to help educate those in Georgia about the importance of agriculture as an industry and specifically the beef cattle industry because it is something I am very passionate about.”

GCA and GBB Announce Summer Intern:

Maggie Hart


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

Long gone are the days of the traditional cattle drive. Cowboys on horseback would round-up cattle and drive them hundreds if not thousands of miles to railheads and stockyards. Cattle drives had to strike a balance between speed and the weight of the cattle. While cattle could be driven as far as 25 miles in a single day, they would lose so much weight that they would be hard to sell when they reached the end of the trail. The modern cattle “drive” takes on a little different mode of transportation. Hauling cattle using a stock trailer is an integral part of most operations. One of the most important but often neglected tools in transporting cattle is the stock trailer. Trailers should be kept in good condition and repairs made when needed. Trailer tires should be routinely checked for proper air pressure, tread wear, and should be free of dry rot. One way to check the age of tires is to read the DOT serial number on the face of the tire. For example, a DOT serial number of 0406 means that the tire was manufactured in the fourth week of the year 2006. Tires with five or more years of age should be looked at for replacement. When replacing tires, make sure the replacements are of the same size and load capacity of the old tire. Look for the size marking on the side of the old tire. It should have the letters ST or other indication that it is for trailer use only. Never use passenger car or light truck tires on a trailer. Don’t forget the spare. Spare tires should receive the same maintenance protocols. Bearing and axles should be maintained and greased according to manufacturer recommendations. A jack capable of lifting not only the trailer but the load it carries, along with a block, should be kept accessible. One popular place to store the spare tire and jack is in the nose of a gooseneck trailer. However, if needed when the trailer is loaded, these necessary items would be very difficult and potentially dangerous to get to. Trailer lights and wiring should be inspected to ensure that they are properly functioning prior to hauling cattle. Brakes should be in good working order. The floor of the trailer should be inspected and repaired or replaced as needed. The useful life of a wooden trailer floor is probably less than ten years. If the trailer is not cleaned out on a regular basis the life expectancy is potentially less. Any trailer used to haul livestock should have a non-slip floor. Options for flooring include wire cattle panels or rubber matting. If wire panels are used, make sure that the panels are securely held down. It is often helpful to bed aluminum trailer floors to help prevent slipping. Trailer floors should be cleaned routinely to assist with biosecurity and help prevent the spread of disease. Trailers should not be overloaded. Check the truck’s manual to ensure it can handle the load to be pulled safely. Proper load densities should be used to ensure that there is adequate floor space per head to minimize stress, bruising, injury and possible death loss. Cattle should have sufficient

Tips for the Modern Cattle Drive

room to stand with little risk of being forced down because of overcrowding. When the trailer is not full, safely partition cattle into smaller areas using the trailers dividing gates to provide stability for the cattle and the vehicle. Trailer doors and internal gates should be sufficiently wide to permit cattle to pass through easily without bruising or injury. Take care when opening and closing gates. If cattle are overloaded there can be a great deal of tension on the gates causing them to spring forward when unlatched. Much like when traveling by airplane and the stewardess warns before opening overhead bins, “contents may have shifted during transport”, you must be cautious when opening gates on loaded trailers. When loading cattle onto the trailer, care should be taken to move the cattle slowly and quietly. Low-stress handling techniques should always be utilized when moving, loading and unloading livestock. This will help prevent the animals from getting too excited and lessen the chance of injuries and the degree of shrink. Watch the height of the back of the trailer. If the step up is too high, cattle will baulk. Consider backing the trailer onto a slope or using a ramp. Sort cattle into groups based on size, sex and horns. Load different groups into different compartments. Load heavier cattle towards the front of the trailer. Bulls that have not been together should be loaded into separate compartments. Likewise, cattle purchased from separate sources or from different groups should be separated to prevent them from trying to establish a new social order while on the trailer. Evaluate if animals are physically fit enough to be hauled before loading on the trailer. It is essential to handle cattle carefully when transporting to not jeopardize the quality of our products. There is an economic incentive to properly transporting animals. An estimated one-third of all bruises occur on the farm. The other two-thirds usually occur during transport and marketing. Bruised and injured cattle will sell for less and have a greater degree of trim loss. Making sure the stock trailer is in good working order before transporting cattle can help avoid a potential disaster or dangerous situation. Taking care to follow these recommended transportation practices can make your next cattle “drive” safe and profitable. For more information on “Transporting Cattle the BQA Way” check out this informative video: http://www.bqa.org/bqastocktrailertransportation.aspx.


Carole Knight – Georgia Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator

Left: Tires should be checkd for age and use purposes. Don’t forget to check the spare!Right: Both mats and shavings are used in the trailer to prevent slipping and injuries.

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Buckhead Beef specializes in value-added beef products. The company started in 1983 and has locations across the United States, including a location in Atlanta. In 1996, Buckhead Beef gained international recognition while serving as the official supplier of meat and seafood products to the Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games. With hundreds of products available and being the second largest Certified Angus Beef® specialty meat distributor, Buckhead Beef has the ability to meet their customers’ needs and requests. “Some customers want to get their meat from a meat truck, their vegetables from a vegetable truck and their groceries from another truck,” says Sierra Coggins, director of food safety and quality assurance. “Where as other customers want it all on one truck. We have the ability to offer both methods because Sysco is our parent company.” The ability to market through Sysco is not the only aspect of Buckhead Beef that is unique. “We can bring customers in and show them the product from start to finish,” Coggins says. “We have Executive-Chef Matt Richardson on staff. He prepares the product to show the customer how the end presentation could look.” Another part of Chef Matt’s job is to help ensure that beef is not just the center of the plate. This means helping customers design menus that meet their guests’ price points and expectations. Buckhead Beef offers several services for their customers ranging from recipe ideas to menu development to dry aging. “Everything we do is to maximize the palatability of the product.” Coggin says. “All of our products are aged for a minimum of 21 days before fabrication. This maximizes the tenderness and flavor of the beef.” Coggins referred to dry aging as a “dying art.” Buckhead Beef worked with Kansas State University for six months to establish the ideal temperature and humidity for dry aging. They conducted numerous sheer force tests and various sensory panel evaluations. “We literally started in a space the size of a closet and have since expanded to three large coolers for our dry aging,” Coggins says. “The beef is in the cooler for a minimum of 21 days out of Cryovac®. The length of time may be longer, depending on the preference of the customer.” Buckhead Beef has more than just the customer in mind.

They also do their best to ensure employee safety. Prior to the start of their shifts, employees are required to perform stretches. When working on the line, safety and employee comfort along with ergonomics are top priorities. Food safety is a critical part of everyday operations at Buckhead Beef. “We hold ourselves to higher food safety standards than the USDA and FDA requires,” Coggins says. “We have a very thorough inspection prior to the start of production,” The quality assurance technician runs ATP samples to test for the presence of protein. If the swab doesn’t pass the test, the area will be rewashed, resanitized and retested before they can start. A “white glove” test is then conducted through the pre-operation inspection. Coggins runs random micro tests on surfaces that are both food and nonfood contact surfaces. Buckhead Beef receives subprimals from the packers and fabricates them into retail cuts according to customer’s specs. These hand-cut steaks offer a significant advantage to their customers. “Our products are already portion cut eliminating the struggle to find the time for restaurant owners or managers to cut the meat themselves or to find qualified individuals,” Coggins says. “This decreases the liability for restaurants by taking a knife out of one more person’s hands.” Buckhead Beef receives their products from IBP, Excel, National, Swift, Snake River Farms, White Oak Pastures and Brasstown Beef. Two of these companies are right here in the Southeast— White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia and Brasstown Beef in Brasstown, North Carolina. With endless options for their customers and the ability to fabricate special requests, Buckhead Beef continues to be the first choice for specialty meats. “We truly are the beef candy store,” Coggins says with a laugh.

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By Bailey K. Toates

Top: A thick, hand-cut, dry-aged Ribeye.Left: Prime, bone-in Strips in the dry-aged cooler.Right: Buckhead Beef, Certified Angus Beef® and Natural Certified Angus Beef® product labels.


Tour

the Heartland

GCA’s Spring

Tour

The GCA Spring Tour kicked off bright and early on Tuesday, April 22. The group landed mid-morning in Kansas City. They made a quick drive down to the Livestock Marketing Association. While at LMA, the group enjoyed some famous Kansas City barbeque for lunch. The staff at LMA explained their commitment to supporting and protecting local livestock auction markets, as well as the livestock marketing industry. Next, the group moved on to Gallagher’s North American Headquarters for a meet and greet with refreshments. Participants had the opportu-nity to check out some of Gallagher’s latest and greatest products. The

American Hereford Association, American Junior Chianina Association and American Maine-Anjou Association were in attendance to meet with us. Later that afternoon, we headed to the American Angus Hall of Fame for a delicious steak dinner cooked by their Jeremy Haag and the office staff. The Hall of Fame is home to the world’s largest collection of Angus memorabilia. It is also the longest-running registered Angus cattle sale management firm in the world managing over 200 sales annually. The group overnighted in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Wednesday started at Zoetis’ Lincoln, Nebraska location. This location covers 145 acres and has ap-proximately one million square feet under roof. The group learned about the process of developing and

manufacturing animal vaccines and toured the facility. After lunch, we boarded the bus to head to Mead Cattle Co. in Mead, Nebraska. This unique facility pri-marily feeds cattle under shelter on slatted concrete flooring. Mead markets their cattle through


four packing plants in the area including the Cargill plant in Schuyler, Nebraska. The group contin-ued on to Lazy K Feedyards in Columbus, Nebraska. The Klug family owns a 2,400 head capacity feed yard, runs a commercial cow/calf operation and grows corn for silage and grain. The Klugs even joined us for dinner at Husker Steakhouse. Thursday morning started with an adventure at Cargill’s Schuyler, Nebraska plant. The facility slaughters 5,000 head a day. Participants were able to tour the plant via a catwalk covering both the hot and cold sides of the facility. Many tour participants had never been through a beef plant before and were thrilled to have the opportunity. The group then proceeded on to York, Nebraska for lunch at Chances R, where we were greeted by “Welcome Georgia Cat-tlemen’s Association” on the marquee. After a wonderful lunch, we proceeded on to the USDA Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. Mr. Steven Shackelford, Carolyn Gazda’s brother and MARC researcher, gave us a tour of the fa-cilities which boasted 6,750 head of cattle featuring 37 breeds. Thursday’s dinner was sponsored by Certified Hereford Beef at Bell Villa restaurant with the Jensen family in Belleville, Kansas. The group started their Friday at Jensen Brothers Herefords. The family runs a ranch in Courtland, Kansas. The Jensens use A.I., embryo transfer, and in-vitro to produce some of the top genetics in the country. They also operate a custom semen collection business as a satellite stud for Hawkeye Breeders in Iowa. After a beautiful morning at the Jensens, the group headed to Fink Beef Genetics in Randolph, Kansas. Lunch was catered by the Little Apple Brewery in Manhattan, Kansas. Galen and Lori Fink are part owners of the restaurant. The Finks gave us a wonderful opportunity to view some of their Angus and Cha-rolais cattle. The group continued on to Manhattan, Kansas for a stop at the Beef Stocker Unit at Kansas State University. The Beef Stocker Unit conducts research on various pharma-ceuticals, management practices and much more. After the tour conclud-ed, the tour bus headed for Aggieville and the Little Apple Brewery where the participants picked where they wanted to eat. Later that night, the group rolled into Topeka for a layover before heading to Kansas City in the morning to fly back to Georgia.

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Society often complains about today’s generation being in their own little world and not caring about others. This doesn’t apply to Macy Seagraves, she is willing to go above and beyond to help anyone—even a stranger. Macy is the daughter of Marty and Tammy Seagraves, Nicholson, Georgia. She has one brother and three sisters—Landis, Heidi, Levi and Lakyn. Macy is very active in both her community and the cattle industry. She is involved with the Jackson County cattle show team, Jackson County 4-H, FAITH Outreach, Maysville Baptist Church, Georgia Junior Simmental Association, Georgia Junior Angus Association and Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association. GJCA has been part of Macy’s life for nine years. Some of her favorite events have been GJCA Field Day, Beef Industry

Scholarship Challenge and Summer Conference. Macy served as a chapter relations officer on the 2013-2014 GJCA officer team. “GJCA is a symbol of juniors actively pursuing and advocating for their love of the beef industry.” Macy says. “Personally, it has impacted me and the way I view consumers. GJCA has given me a great group of like-minded friends who all want to further the beef industry to the best of our ability by educating consumers.” Macy was nominated for the GJCA Junior of the year by Sam Ingram, Jackson County Extension Agent; Josh Whitworth, Young Farmer advisor; and Todd Schultz, former Jackson County agriculture teacher. Every one of them highlighted something different about Macy. “Macy is one of the most dedicated and driven individuals

Above & Beyond


I know,” Ingram says. “She is always energetic and positive at shows, which is crucial for the younger showmen that are learning how to carry themselves not only at shows, but also in life.” Shultz has been Macy’s mentor for more than 12 years. “I have had the pleasure to work with Macy on numerous projects concentrating in the livestock industry on local, state and national levels,” Schultz says. “She has always been a model representative in all aspects.” Since Macy was homeschooled, people like Whitworth have given her the guidance that is offered by agriculture teachers. “Over the past three years it has been an honor to get to know Macy and the rest of the Seagraves family,” Whitworth says. “It takes about ten minutes after meeting Macy when

you suddenly realize how unique and talented she is. Macy is a true advocate for agriculture but especially the cattle industry. If you want to see her passion for her cattle, just take an afternoon to ride through her herd and listen to her tell you every pedigree of every cow as well as describe in detail every breeding decision. Macy is an extremely well rounded, responsible and intelligent individual who should continue to excel in whatever path she may choose.” The Seagraves family owns Lacoda Farms where they breed Simmental, Angus and Sim-Angus cattle. Macy started showing cattle in 2005 and won State Champion Simmental in 2006 with her very first show heifer. She has had continued success in the show ring by winning State Reserve Champion Simmental in 2007, State Champion Simmental in 2013 and her showmanship divisions in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Landis and Heidi share Macy’s passion for showing cattle. “A family that shows together grows together,” Macy says. Macy’s passion is evident in everything she does, not just the cattle. When her parents told her she needed to get a job, Macy decided to start a summer camp for suburban children. The camp is called “Boot Camp.” The camp gives suburban children an opportunity to spend time on a farm and learn about agriculture. “’Boot Camp’ is an agriculture intensive camp where children will learn what it is like on a farm,” Macy says. “We will have live animals, Bible lessons and create nature collections, crafts and water fun.” More than 50 kids have participated in the camp over the last three years. Macy says it continues to grow each year. This year, the camp is expecting 30 participants. The trend of helping others continues into her career plans. Macy will be attending Shorter College in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing. She plans to working in the critical care unit for a year before returning to school to become a nurse anesthetist. Once Macy is settled into her career, she plans to go back to raising beef cattle.

Above & BeyondBy Bailey K. Toates


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Demolition has started at the GCA office. Construction on the Madison County Cattlemen’s Beef Culinary Kitchen started on May 9 and is scheduled to be completed by August

15. As of May 13, we have had $65,032.51 donated for the building remodel. This project is possible because of your generous donations!

Top 5 Donating ChaptersMadison County Cattlemen’s Association, $10,115

Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, $5,935Three Rivers Cattlemen’s Association, $4,210

Henry County Cattlemen’s Association, $3,750Meriwether County Cattlemen’s Association, $2,500

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Athens Seed CompanyCarroll Co Cattlemen’s Assoc

David & Carolyn GazdaDr. Frank Thomas

Floyd County Cattlemen’s AssocGeorgia Allied Industry Council

Georgia Farm Bureau

Henry Co Cattlemen’s AssocHenry Co Farm Bureau

Jack & Jane DyerLouie Perry

Madison Co Cattlemen’s AssocMeriwether Co Cattlemen’s Assoc

Pachitla Cattlemen’s Assoc

Piedmont Cattlemen’s AssocRoger & Janet GreuelRoger & Janet Greuel

Sauney PippinSowega Feeder Cattle Assoc

Three Rivers Cattlemen’s AssocWashington Co Cattlemen’s Assoc

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Mark ArmentroutAthens Seed Company

B & C FarmsDean BagwellDerek Bailey

Baldwin-Jones Co Cattlemen’s AssocBanks Co Cattlemen’s Assoc

Barrow Co Cattlemen’s AssocBen Hill Irwin Chapter

Bentley FarmJohn Beville

Boggy Creek FarmCarl Brack

Eddie BradleyLarry BramblettRonnie BranchHarris BrantleySteve BrinsonBritt Angus

Lee & Sadie BrownRay Brumbeloe

Gerry & Deborah BurdetteMike Burke

Burke Co Cattlemen’s AssocDavid Burton

John & Marcia CallawayCAM Ranches

Carroll Co Cattlemen’s Casey Green Cattle Co.

Clements Livestock ServicesBill Cline

Cold Spring AngusTony ColeC. L. Cook

Coweta Co Cattlemen’s AssocAlan Cravey

Michele CreamerWalt Currie

D & H ManufacturingDean Daniels

Danny Farmer FarmsDeer Valley FarmsJack & Jane Dyer

David EcholsRuss ElliottCole Elrod

Fayette Co Farm BureauGreyson Fernandez

Scott & Sherry FlemingClay & Sherri Floyd

Floyd County Cattlemen’s AssocErnie FordFord Farms

Randy FordhamFortson Well & Environmental Ser

Robert Fountain, Jr.Andrew Gaines

David & Carolyn Gazda

George GazdaGenex Cooperative

Georgia Allied Industry CouncilGeorgia Angus Association

Georgia Farm BureauJoe Gibson

Justin GilliardKyle GilloolyDan Glenn

Greene Area Cattlemen’s AssocCharlie GressmanFred Gretsch, Sr.

Stuart GriffinRoger & Janet Greuel

Thomas HarrellCharlie & Betty Harris

Glenn HayesSam Hay

Henry Co Cattlemen’s AssocHenry Co Farm Bureau

Mary Ellen HicksRodney HilleyHillside Angus

M J Jerry HoganDonovan Holdeman

Evans HooksBill HopkinsWhitey Hunt

Garnett HulseyCleve Jackson

Jackson Co Cattlemen’s AssocJackson Ranch Livestock

Robert JarrielWayne Jernigan

Chuck JoinerHenry Jones, II

Joe & Cindy JonesLeslie Jones

Col. Mike Jones AuctioneerJudy King

Kyle KnightMichael Knowles

Lamar Co Farm BureauGerald LongScotty LovettEmmit Luther

Sammy MaddoxMadison Co Cattlemen’s

Wesley ManisJames & Kathy McCay

McCay FarmsMike McCravy

Gray McKinnonMeriwether Co Cattlemen’s Assoc

Mid Ga LivestockMid-GA Cattlemen’s Assoc

Midway Farm SupplyWes Minert

Mitchell Co Cattlemen’s AssocBilly Moore

Tommy MooreDaniel W. (Dan-O) Morris

John Moseley, JrMoseley Cattle Auction

Phil MoshellMosquito Creek Cattle Co

Billy Moss CattleKatlin MulvaneyRickey Murdock

Shirley MyersNE GA Livestock Barn, LLC

Newbern FarmsEarnest Nichols, Jr

Northwest GA Cattlemen’s AssocPachitla Cattlemen’s Assoc

Phil & Christy PagePartisover Ranch Jim Patton Farms

Peach Co Cattlemen’s AssocEric Pennington

Perfect Equipment CoSammy Perkins

Louie PerryAsa Phillips

Piedmont Cattlemen’s AssocJackson PippinSauney Pippin

Melvin & Donna PorterKelly PostinSusan Powell

Red Carpet Cattlemen’s AssocCharles Rooks

Satilla Cattlemen’s AssocJan Scott

Mike SebrenShady Dale FarmSilveus Insurance

Wes SmithJeff Snider

Russell and SonsSouth GA Cattlemen’s AssocSowega Feeder Cattle Assoc

David & Margie StewartDr. Jim & Norma Strickland

David SumnerSunSouth Tractor

Chuck & Norma SwordStan Tankersley

Chris TaylorHenry Terhune

Don WeirDr. Frank Thomas

Cliff ThompsonThree Rivers Cattlemen’s Assoc

Turner Co StockyardUpson Co Farm Bureau

John WaltersWalton Co Cattlemen’s Assoc

Thomas WardWashington Co Cattlemen’s Assoc

Wesley & Alice ChandlerWheeless Farm

Jim & Linda WhiteJosh White

Wilkes Co Cattlemen’s AssocDerek & Joy Williams

Willowdale FarmCharles Woodward


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Update your calendar for July 25 & 26 at

Jackson County Ag Facility in Jefferson, Ga.

Look for additional details on our Facebook site.

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Junior Heifer and Steer Show

OFFICERS:

GEORGIALIMOUSINASSOCIATION

Friday 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Check in cattle3:00 p.m. Activities / Tour

6:00 p.m. Cook-Out7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting8:00 p.m. Bingo - Juniors / Adults8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Registration for Stockman’s Quiz9:45 a.m. Stockman’s Quiz

11:00 a.m. Welcome, Speakers, SpecialRecognition - Awards

12:00 p.m. BBQ Beef Lunch – Complimentsof association, auctions, steer show,heifer show, showmanship and pre-club

Grand Champion Heifer, $750 Scholarship • Reserve Champion Heifer, $500Scholarship • B/O Heifer, $500 Scholarship • Reserve B/O Heifer, $250 Scholarship

Grand Champion Steer, $250 Scholarship • Reserve Champion Steer, $150 ScholarshipEach Exhibitor, $100

50 percent Limousin Heifers/Steers EligibleFor entry form and complete rules, contact: Skyler Davis

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Limousin Association by July 1, 2014.

Friday and Saturday, July 25 - 26, 2014, at the Jackson County ag Facility in Jefferson, Ga

1668 Winder Hwy, Jefferson, Ga 30549

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VICE PRESIDENT: Keith Wyatt

176 Shirley RoadRanger, GA 30734

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Imagine you have been appointed as CEO of a small company. You walk in the first day to check the status of the company and how the product is made. First, you look at the financial books to learn that the company’s product is in high demand and the prices are great. You are immediately excited and ready to take on the task at hand. However, when you take a look at the bottom line you see that the company is struggling to pay salaries and operating expenses. How can this be? You immediately have an uneasy feeling that makes you worried about the future of the company and your job. You know instinctively that prices won’t be high forever, and costs are bound to go back up. As you investigate the situation, walking out on the production floor, you see that among your 50 production lines only 38 are producing the product according to the customer defined specifications. The other 12 production lines are either not producing very efficiently or not at all. Many of the employees in these lines do not seem to have direction as to what they are supposed to be doing. What do you do as a manager in this scenario? What do you do as a manager in a similar cow/calf production setting?

If you’re like me your thinking about firing those lazy workers right out the gate, but maybe what they need is management to define what they are supposed to do. It could be the previous manager’s lack of oversight (or our own lack of discipline). Cows and heifers don’t know when they are supposed to have a calf or how often. We as managers have to define when and what should be produced. Obviously, a cow-calf enterprise has a lot of environmental factors that may not exist on a manufacturing floor and we can’t use the same statistical expectations, but using the approach of some successful companies can surely help us achieve realistic goals. Many successful manufacturing companies utilize a roadmap for problem solving and improvement called “DMAIC” or Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control. This is not that difficult to apply, and you may already be doing some of this now. Let’s turn our manufacturing example into a real world cow/calf producer example. You have just been selected to manage 50 head cow/calf herd part time. Last year’s sales receipts show that only 38 calves were sold (78% calf crop). Let’s use the DMAIC roadmap for strategic improvement of percent calf crop.



The Keys to Profit: Strategic Improvement

Jason Duggin, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist University of Georgia – Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center, Calhoun



Define: The define phase helps us put everything into perspective. We know that we should be weaning more calves each year, but now we evaluate the overall impact. •Problem: Low % calf crop; high cow cost per calf weaned; lost profit. •Currently, 38 calves averaged 500 lbs at 2.02/lb with a market value of $38,380. •Goal: 90% calf crop in three years. A 90% calf crop at the same values has a market value of $45,450.

Measure: As you start the measure phase, look at every possible angle that will affect how each cow unit performs. Our natural tendency is to skip right to the analyze phase to see which cows are open or didn’t wean a calf, but the measure phase will hopefully tell us the real cause of the problem for each cow unit. When we gather data, we will uncover a treasure trove of information that will eventually make our jobs as managers less frustrating and more predictable even though we may find some things we don’t like or don’t want to admit. One trait that gets overlooked sometimes is udder quality. Dr. Rick Rasby of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln goes into a lot of detail about udder and teat scoring in his online publication, A Guide to Udder and Teat Scoring Beef Cows. He reports in a publication that increasing the conformation of teats and udders will increase calf performance, reduce calf sickness, increase cow longevity, and reduce labor inputs. In other words, something that we may count as trivial will impact our % calf crop. The following is an example list of things that should be measured: •Record body condition, weights and health status of all breeding age females. •Maintain calf birthing records with individual identification to dam. •Record weaning performance. •Record individual estimated age and teeth of cow herd. •Record feet and leg soundness. •Persistent foot rot; screw claw; hip stiffness; slow moving/ excessive laying; etc. •Evaluate udder quality based on udder scoring system. (Develop your own if you feel comfortable or use one that is provided through a breed or university website.) •Disease: A veterinarian should be able to see if chronic health problems are plaguing fertility in a herd. •Note breed influences for each cow unit. •Pregnancy check breeding age females 45 days post breeding season.

Analyze: This first year that each cow unit is analyzed critically we find that we have a very similar situation to last year and immediately notice that the replacement females are starting off poorly. Also, many problem cows seem to be thin compared to pregnant herd mates. Here is an example of putting our body condition scores from the measure phase with the analyze phase. The manager must now make a decision if this is a nutritional issue only or if the genetics are not well suited to the feed resources that are available. With the help of your extension resources and veterinarian, it’s

clear that many of your cows have not been getting proper nutrition. At the same time, there are a few females with ideal body condition that are also open. These later cows may be examples of how poor genetics can influence fertility.

Improve: The improve phase is our chance to brainstorm about correcting the problems that we have found so far. Now we can make a list of management practices that will improve % calf crop. •Take soil samples •Analyze hay crop and purchased hay. •Two year old females need to be managed separately and need appropriate supplementation. •Sell open and or any late bred cows (when feasible) that look to be problematic for the future. •Find suitable replacements that will help achieve the goal of a 90% calf crop and a 90 day calving season. •Build a more uniform cow herd with (mature size; genetics) to achieve nutritional requirements. •Raise/purchase replacements with a high probability of fertility and improved longevity. •Replacement heifer calculator by Dr. Curt Lacy available in the tools link at ugabeef.com.

Control: Now the manager sets the guidelines for future success. In a manufacturing example, this process would not start until we reach the goal. In the cattle business, we will have to implement “control” measures as we find ways to improve. •Visit with veterinarian annually about a herd health plan. •Evaluate calving records at the end of each calving season. •Weigh cows and body condition score annually •Pregnancy check and cull annually based on predetermined criteria. This abbreviated example can be changed to fit any particular management problem or perceived problem (getting to a defined calving season, improving calf performance, feeding less hay). Using these types of approaches help us see what we often overlook- the simple everyday things that have a big impact. Dr. Temple Grandin, world renowned cattle behavior expert, uses a somewhat similar approach when training cattle handlers. At the recent Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, Dr. Grandin discussed that scoring individual cattle behavior during processing is the best way to improve handling practices. She further explained that one of her frustrations is revisiting a cattle business that slipped back into old habits. This is a reminder that we must be diligent to self-evaluate our own management practices regularly. Each step of DMAIC is important. Billion dollar companies use these simple procedures to fix what seem to be small problems, but amount to very large sums of money over time. This type of approach won’t always yield success, but it simply gives us guidelines that will help us look more closely at our herds and management practices when we find problems. My hope is that you will find success using whatever method of improvement you choose to follow.


53rd Annual Convention Highlights

The 53rd Annual Convention and Trade show was one for the record book! We had over 1,500 people in attendance throughout the event. The trade show was the largest we have

had to date with more than 100 vendors. It provided attendees a wide array of options ranging from fertilizer to equipment to jewelry. Dr. Temple Grandin was a phenomenal and inspirational speaker. The Beef Quaility Assurance training was also well attended

with 50 producers being newly certified. The beef at each meal was the icing on the cake! Thank you everyone for a great Convention, Trade Show and Beef Expo.

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53rd Annual Convention Highlights

53rd Annual Convention GJCA Winners

Poster Contest

Left: Dalton Green won the poster contest with the theme “Crazy about Beef”

Right: Savannah Page won second place in the “Crazy

about Beef” poster contest.

Sweepstakes Contest

Left: Senior Sweepstakes winners include Kevin Edwards, third; Makayla Holmes, second; and Merritt Daniels, first and overall high point.

Right: Junior Sweepstakes winners include Janna Anderson,

third (not pictured); Savannah Page, second; and John Dean

Daniels, first.

Team Marketing Contest

Left: Dalton Green, Gabe Brogdon and Drew Williams (not pictured) won the Team Marketing Contest by one point!

Right: Katie Fife, Macy Seagraves and Whitley Dale

placed second in the Team Marketing Contest!

Congratulations to both teams!

The Junior awards banquet handed out more than just scholarships. GJCA had several contests running throughout the week. Contests included a photography contest with four categories, a poster contest, a video contest and a team marketing contest. Every

contest had wonderful entries and great participation. Thank you to everyone who helped to judge the contests. GJCA also awarded Sweepstakes prizes during the banquet.



53rd Annual Convention GJCA Winners

Congratulations to all of our GJCA Winners!

Video Contest: Dalton Green

Poster Contest: Dalton Green

Photo Contest:Right: Grand Champion & 18-21

Livestock: Bayleigh Pierstorff

Left: Reserve Grand Champion & 14-17 Landscape Winner: Greyson

Fernandez

Ag & Conservation 13 & Under: Baylee Steed Ag & Conservation 18-21: Cole Brogdon Ag & Conservation Over 21: Johnathan Wells Funny 14-17: Dalton Green

Funny 18-21: Logan Steed Funny 21 & Over: Stephanie Hollifield Landscape 18-21: Logan Steed Landscape Over 21: Johnathan Wells

Livestock 13 & Under: Baylee Steed

Landscape 14-17: Madison Baugh Livestock 14-17: Greyson Fernandez

Livestock Over 21: Johnathan Wells

53rd Annual Convention GWCA Winners

Friend of the CattleWomen Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black was selected as the 2013 Friend of the CattleWomen for his dedication to serving and promoting the association and the state’s beef industry. Black was elected commissioner in 2010 after serving as president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council and previously with Georgia Farm Bureau. A beef farmer himself, Black is a loyal member of Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and raises cattle on his land in Commerce, Ga. He has many fond memories of working with GCWA from days past and looks forward to continuing the relationship.

GCWA Hall of Fame Inductee Pat Bobo has been a dedicated CattleWoman that has always strived to tell the “Beef Story” to consumers and other beef producers wherever she went. She has served on the local, state, and national levels for many years. In 1990-91, Pat served as GCWA President and prior to that she had served as Vice President, Treasurer, a board member and on numerous committees. Pat has always been there when our association or members needed her. She always has a smile on her face and makes you feel welcomed. Under her leadership and support, our association was strengthened and we thank her for what she has done over the years.

Cattlewoman of the Year Melissa Miller grew up in Brandon, Fla. where her family raises Angus cattle. She grew up showing horses, cattle, rabbits and a few pigs. She attended the University of Florida with plans of becoming a veterinarian. She decided that she wanted to further pursue her interest in meat science rather than attending veterinary school and started looking into graduate programs. Upon completion of her master’s in meat science at UGA, she realized she missed live animals and still had the desire to attend vet school. Miller enjoys research, especially on food animals. She found a program called the Veterinary Medical Scientist Training Program which is a dual doctorate of veterinary medicine and doctorate of philosophy program. Miller was accepted to this tremendous program and is now in the second year of her PhD in infectious diseases. Miller is studying gastrointestinal worms that infect livestock and resistance to dewormers.


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Local Sale Reports

WEEKLY GEORGIA LIVESTOCK REVIEW MAY 09, 2014 VOL. MMXIIlI NO.18RECEIPTS AT 20 GEORGIA AUCTIONS CATTLE AND CALVES DIRECT SALESTHIS WEEK (EST.) 9,000 700WEEK AGO 7,600 2,400YEAR AGO 6,800 1,500YEAR TO DATE 162,900 29,700SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 150,400 29,600GEORGIA CATTLE AUCTIONS: COMPARED TO ONE WEEK SLAUGHTER COWS STEADY TO 2.00 HIGHER, BULLS MOSTLY STEADY, FEEDER STEERS AND BULLS 2.00 TO 4.00 HIGHER, HEIFERS STEADY TO 2.00 HIGHER, STEER CALVES 2.00 TO 5.00 HIGHER, BULL CALVES 2.00 TO 4.00 HIGHER, HEIFER CALVES 2.00 TO 5.00 HIGHER, REPLACEMENT COWS MOSTLY STEADY.

THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGO THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGOFEEDERS OVER 600 LBS 10% 9% 13% SLAUGHTER COWS 11% 13% 15%FEEDERS UNDER 600 LBS 69% 64% 58% FEEDER COWS 8% 12% 12%SLAUGHTER CLASSES:COWS: % LEAN WEIGHT BULK LOW DRESSING HIGH DRESSING

75-80 850-1200 LBS 98.00-103.00 89.00-94.0080-85 850-1200 LBS 99.00-106.00 89.00-96.00 107.00-111.0080-85 OVER 1200 LBS 99.00-105.00 92.00-96.0085-90 800-1200 LBS 93.00-99.00 85.00-91.00 101.00-103.0085-90 600-800 LBS

BULLS: YIELD GRADE 1 1500-2100 LBS 112.00-118.00 104.00-109.00 119.00-23.00YIELD GRADE 1 1000-1500 LBS 112.00-118.00 104.00-109.00

FEEDERCLASSES:

STEERS MED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

HEIFERSMED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

WTDAVG AVG AVG

250-300 LBS 275.00-285.00 178.39 260.00-267.00 264.30 232.00-240.00 235.78 220.00-230.00 224.42300-350 LBS 260.00-270.00 265.77 243.00-253.00 248.29 225.00-235.00 229.08 215.00-222.00 218.37350-400 LBS 240.00-250.00 243.27 228.00-238.00 232.95 217.00-227.00 221.87 207.50-217.00 212.37400-450 LBS 225.00-235.00 229.94 215.00-225.00 218.28 210.00-220.00 214.36 197.00-207.00 201.21450-500 LBS 215.00-225.00 220.97 205.00-215.00 209.26 197.00-207.00 202.22 187.00-197.00 192.24500-550 LBS 206.00-215.00 209.79 192.00-202.00 196.49 185.00-195.00 189.35 177.00-187.00 182.01550-600 LBS 197.00-206.00 203.82 185.00-195.00 190.63 180.00-187.00 182.48 170.00-177.00 173.53600-650 LBS 185.00-195.00 190.16 177.50-187.50 181.96 170.00-180.00 174.44 160.00-170.00 164.90650-700 LBS 179.00-188.00 182.49 170.00-177.50 174.12 165.00-170.00 168.55 156.00-162.50 156.67700-750 LBS 172.00-181.00 177.93 167.00-173.00 167.75 153.00-160.00 155.93 148.00-156.00 153.78750-800 LBS

MED & LGE 1-2 MED & LGE 2-3 SMALL 1-2FEEDER COWS 115.00-125.00 95.00-104.00REPLACEMENT COWS:4-6 MOS BRED 120.00-132.00 102.00-112.007-9 MOS BRED 120.00-128.00 105.00-110.00

COW & CALF PAIRS WITH 150-300 LBCALVES AT SIDE: PER SET 1600.00-1800.00 1275.00-1475.00

DIRECT SALES: CONFIRMED SALES ON 723 HEAD: ALL SALES 2-3 PERCENT SHRINK F.O.B. FEEDLOTS OR EQUIVALENT: 10 DAY PICKUP. STEERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 125 HEAD 600-650 LBS 194.75; 189 HEAD 700-750 LBS 168.50-184.50; 70 HEAD 750-800 LBS 168.00; 150 HEAD 800-850 LBS 164.50-166.00; 60 HEAD 950-1000 LBS 155.60; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 35 HEAD 700-750 LBS 160.50; 94 HEAD 750-800 LBS 162.00.

GEORGIA GOAT SALES: NO SALES REPORTED THIS WEEK.

This publication is made available through the cooperative efforts of the USDA and Georgia Department of Agriculture Livestock Market News branch. Check our internet address at http://www.ams.usda.gov/LSMNpubs/pdf_weekly/georgia.pdf. For current market information call 1-229-226-1641.

Southeast Livestock ExchangeMay 6

Lot 1 Steers Avg 730 lb $185.00Lot 2 Heifers Avg 775 lb $165.00Lot 3 Steers Avg 785 lb $179.50Lot 4 Steers Avg 825 lb $176.75Lot 5 Heifers Avg 725 lb $173.25Lot 6 Steers Avg 700 lb $177.00

Lot 7 Heifers Avg 625 lb $169.00Lot 8 Steers Avg 875 lb $171.75Lot 9 Steers Avg 600 lb $200.00Lot 10 Heifers Avg 575 lb $190.00Lot 11 Steers Avg 725 lb $168.50Lot 12 Heifers Avg 725 lb $160.50Lot 13 Heifers Avg 550 lb $200.25Lot 14 Steers Avg 670 lb $181.50Lot 15 Heifers Avg 620 lb $173.50

Farmers Livestock - Thomaston May 8

Feeder Steers Lot 1 Steers Avg 275 lb $278.24Lot 2 Steers Avg 432 lb $227.49Lot 3 Steers Avg 470 lb $222.31Lot 4 Steers Avg 433 lb $220.97Lot 5 Steers Avg 327 lb $230.00Lot 6 Steers Avg 358 lb $217.83

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Lot 7 Steers Avg 415 lb $207.59Lot 8 Steers Avg 467 lb $197.35Lot 9 Steers Avg 612 lb $169.98Feeder HeifersLot 1 Heifers Avg 528 lb $193.11Lot 2 Heifers Avg 620 lb $176.35Lot 3 Heifers Avg 430 lb $197.03Lot 4 Heifers Avg 463 lb $192.02Lot 5 Heifers Avg 327 lb $205.22Lot 6 Heifers Avg 361 lb $195.29Lot 7 Heifers Avg 427 lb $189.91

Northeast Georgia LivestockMay 7

Lot 1 Steers Avg 650 lb $194.75Lot 2 Steers Avg 730 lb $184.50Lot 3 Steers Avg 775 lb $168.00Lot 4 Steers Avg 825 lb $164.50Lot 5 Steers Avg 875 lb $166.00Lot 6 Steers Avg 1000 lb $155.60

April 30Lot 1 Holstein Steers Avg 525 lb $163.90 Lot 2 Holstein Steers Avg 750 lb $144.35Lot 3 Holstein Steers Avg 750 lb $147.00Lot 4 Heifers Avg 750 lb $166.80Lot 5 Heifers Avg 780 lb $164.50Lot 6 Heifers Avg 840 lb $156.75Lot 7 Steers Avg 775 lb $168.90Lot 8 Steers Avg 825 lb $173.70Lot 9 Steers Avg 950 lb $156.00Lot 10 Steers Avg 975 lb $160.80

Moseley Cattle AuctionApril 29

Lot 1 Steers Avg 625 lb $192.10Lot 2 Steers Avg 725 lb $182.00Lot 3 Steers Avg 625 lb $189.00Lot 4 Steers Avg 640 lb $190.20Lot 5 Heifers Avg 615 lb $178.00Lot 6 Split Load Avg 750 lb $166.25Lot 7 Heifers Avg 665 lb $172.50Lot 8 Heifers Avg 700 lb $169.00Lot 9 Heifers Avg 815 lb $160.20Lot 10 Heifers Avg 815 lb $158.75Lot 11 Steers Avg 750 lb $171.60

Quail Creek Brangus SaleCulman, Ala. • March 15

125 total Brangus lots averaged $4,19525 Brangus bulls averaged $4,538Total Sales of $524,450Top Lots 4 donor females averaged $8,6758 open heifers average $4,769

2014 Georgia Beef Expo Commercial Heifer Sale

Perry, Ga. • April 4144 total lots averaged $1,881Total sales $270,90024 cow/calf pairs averaged $2,37767 bred heifers averaged $2,03653 open heifers averaged $1,505

Friendship Farms Production Sale

Midville, Ga. • April 1856 total lots averaged $7,527Total Sales $421,550Top BullLot 1B FF Rito 1J01 of 356H Impress ½ $9,500Top Open HeiferLot 12 2 Bar Ten X 3618 $30,500Top Bred HeiferLot 24 FF Rita 2C92 of 1404 IP55 $4,500Top Open Cow Lot 1 J/R Queen of New Design 356H ½ $20,000Top Bred CowLot 31 Bridges 5050 New Design 022 $5,100Top Fall PairLot 2/2A SJH FD 4268 of 747 1010 $31,000

Georgia Genetics Angus SaleSocial Circle, Ga. • April 19

70 total lots averaged $7,912Total Sales $553,850Top Open HeiferLot 1C Bricton Predestined 3527 $25,000Top Bred Heifer Lot 4 EXAR Rita 8102 $20,000Top Bred CowLot 1 GAR Predestined 2578 $40,000Top Fall PairLot 61/61A Sandpoint Blackcap 9835 $8,250Top Spring PairLot 31/31A Bricton Lady 2033 $12,000

Tifton H.E.R.D. SaleTifton, Ga. • April 21

80 total lots averaged $2,413Total Sales $193,040Top selling registered heiferLot 47 daughter of Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 consigned by C&L Farm $3,700Top selling commercial heiferLot 45 consigned by Oak Creek Ranch $3,100

Bridges Angus FarmRayle, Ga. • April 26

49 total lots averaged $8,717Total Sales $427,150Top Open HeifersLot 1 Bridges Ten X 370 $38,000Lot 1A Bridges Prophet 39 $33,000Top Bred HeifersLot 12 Bridges Prediction 268 $25,000Lot 11 Bridges Prediction 270 $20,000

Rocking W Angus / Hillside Angus FarmCommerce, Ga. April 27

59 total lots averaged $5,047Total Sales $297,800Top Open HeiferLot 3B RWA Progress W663 $7,000Top Bred HeiferLot 4A Hillside Ingenuity 3009 $20,000Lot 1 RWA Progress W222 ½ $17,500Top Open CowLot 3 GAR Bextor L58 $5,000Top Bred CowLot 2 GAR 5050 New Design 129 $10,000Top Fall PairLot 12/12A Hillside Enchantress PD 8418 $12,000

Monroe County H.E.R.D. SaleForsyth, Ga. • May 3

86 total lots averaged $2,147Total Sales $184,642

Ogeechee Farms/CAM RanchesWadley, Ga. • May 3

85 total lots averaged $6,131Total sales $521,150Top Open HeiferLot 8B CAM-OAF Ten X A3022 $20,000Top Bred HeiferLot 25A Ogeechee Rita 2002 $9,000Top Open CowLot 6A GAR Mandate A2011 ½ $14,500Top Bred CowLot 8A GAR New Day 1920 $7,000Top Fall PairLot 36/36A GAR New Day A0041 $37,500Top Spring PairLot 10/10B SF Forever Lady 008 $7,500

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

General Cut hay! Plan on about 1½ tons of hay per cow for this winter. With adequate rainfall, hay should be cut every 4-5 weeks. Apply 60-80 units of nitrogen per acre after cutting hybrid bermudagrass hayfields. (1 ton of hay removes 50 lbs of N, 14 lbs of P and 43 lbs of K from the land.) Put hay in barn or move round bales to dry, well-drained areas and cover them. Clip overgrown pastures. Continue fly control Check mineral and water supply often.

Spring CalvingJanuary, February, March

Spot check cows to see if most are bred. By now, there should be little activity. Remove bulls on June 20 for January-February-March calving. Put bulls in a small pasture with


strong fences. Young bulls in thincondition may need a little supplemental feed. Vaccinate for clostridial diseases, castrate and dehorn late calves or those missed in earlier working.

Fall CalvingOctober, November, December Check and repair fences in penswhere weaned calves will be placed. Consult with your marketing agent about prices and special sales. Wean calves depending on pasture conditions and marketing plans. Select replacement heifers based on weaning weights. Deworm calves at weaning. Cull open and poor producing cows after weaning.

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August 5 (includes Mountain Cattle

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October 7November 4December 2

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Beef Industry Calendar of EventsAugust 23, 2014

Generations of Value SaleColbert, Ga.

859-987-5758

September 13, 2014Maternal Matrons

Rayle, Ga.770-851-0691

October 2-12, 2014Georgia National Fair

Perry, Ga.

October 14-16, 2014Sunbelt Ag Expo

Moultrie, Ga.

October 17, 2014Lemmon Cattle Enterprises Bull Sale

Woodbury, Ga.706-977-9222

October 25, 2014ZWT Bull & Female Sale

Crossville, Tenn.256-239-8540

October 27, 2014HillVue Farm Angus & Polled Hereford

Production SaleBlairsville, Ga.706-745-5714

October 29, 2014Fink Beef Genetics Annual Bull Sale

Randolph, Kan.785-532-9936

November 1, 2014Yon Family Farms Bull & Female Sale

Ridge Spring, S.C.803-685-5048.

November 8, 2014Gibbs Farm 9th Annual Bull & Female

SaleRanburne, Ala.336-469-0489

November 15, 2014The Focused on the Future VIII

Production SaleFayetteville, Tenn.

931-703-6330

November 22, 2014MM Cattle & Callaway Cattle Co. Bull

& Commercial Female SalCarrollton, Ga.770-328-2047

June 5-7, 2014Southern National Junior and Open

Angus ShowsGeorgia National Fairgrounds

Perry, Ga.[See Advertisement, 44]

June 6-7, 2014Hereford Junior South East Regional

ShowRaleigh, N.C.

June 7, 2014Carolinas Brahman Breeders

AssociationGarrison Livestock Arena Cattle

ComplexClemson, S.C.

June 13-14, 2014Beef Cattle Conference

Auburn University Overton/Goodwin Center

Auburn, Ala.

June 20-21Georgia Hereford Field DayMadison Co. Fairgrounds

Madison, Ga.[See Advertisement, Back Cover]

July 4, 2014Peachtree Road Race Beef

PromotionAtlanta, Ga.

July 10, 2014GJCA Field Day

Perry, Ga.

July 25- 26, 20144th Annual GCA Summer Conference

Unicoi State Park, Helen, Ga.478-474-6560

[See Advertisement, 30]

July 25-26, 2014Georgia Limousin Association Field

DayJackson County Ag Facility

Jefferson, Ga.[See Advertisement, 48]

July 30-August 2, 2014NCBA Summer Conference

Denver, Colo.303-694-0305

August 22, 2014GSSA Annual Meeting & Benefit

AuctionIla, GA

706-654-6071


December 5, 2014Calhoun Performance Bull Test

Calhoun, Ga.706-624-1403

December 6, 2014Bramblett Angus

Hartwell, Ga.706-654-8272

December 7-9, 2014Georgia Farm Bureau Annual

ConventionJekyll Island, Ga.

478-474-8411

December 7-9, 2014Georgia Farm Bureau Annual

ConventionJekyll Island, Ga.

478-474-8411

January 10, 2015Gretsch Brothers Angus Bull &

Female SaleLexington, Ga. 706-340-0945

February 4-7, 2015NCBA Cattle Industry Convention &

Trade ShowSan Antonio, Texas

303-694-0305

February 20, 2015 Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale

Debter Hereford Farm Sale FacilityHorton, Ala.

February 7, 2015 Turnpike Creek Farms 16th Annual

Bull & Female SaleMilan, Ga.

229-315-0986

February 20, 2015 Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale

Debter Hereford Farm Sale FacilityHorton, Ala.

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Billy Moss, Secretary/Treasurer, P: 706-654-6071 E: [email protected] Priest, Junior Advisor, P: 770-655-8133 E: [email protected]

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American National CattleWomen

Region II Meeting

The Georgia CattleWomen hosted the Region II American National CattleWomen meeting April 25-27, 2014 in Dahlonega, Georgia. Women from across the Southeastern United States joined together to become better leaders for the beef industry through building relationships with one another and further developing their promotion, education, and communication skills. A dynamic set of speakers engaged the participants through educational workshops and discussions throughout the weekend. Sen. John Wilkinson welcomed the women to the state of Georgia and explained the vital role of women in legislative discussions, particularly those focused around agriculture. Caroline Black, Agritourism Coordinator for Jaemor Farms, shared a plethora of advice and experience on how to transform your farm into a classroom in order to engage consumers. Melanie Fowle, ANCW President Elect shared updates and opportunities to be involved in ANCW. Katelyn Brockus, Collegiate Representative to the American National CattleWomen, conducted a hands-on social media workshop where participants were trained on how to use Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to promote beef. Dr. Crystal Mathews trained the group in cross-generational leadership and motivated the group to share and appreciate differences across generations in order to be more effective leaders. The program was packed full of stimulating speakers who helped to develop participants into better CattleWomen. The event was held at Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference Center which provided wonderful Southern meals along with an entire lodge that provided a setting for relationships to grow. The group toured the North Georgia mountains starting with a morning walk on Saturday. The group ate lunch at Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery and then continued the celebration in downtown Dahlonega for the Bear on the Square festival. On Sunday morning the group hiked Amicalola Falls. This meeting was an exceptional opportunity to meet with fellow CattleWomen and exchange stories and advice to become better leaders for the beef industry.


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2014 Northwest Georgia Master Cattlemen’s Program

When: September 8th – October 27th, 2014Monday evening of each week

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pmCarroll County

Location: – Ag Center, 900 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA

September 8 Jason Duggin WelcomeDr. Lawton Stewart NutritionDr. Jacob Segers Nutrition

September 15 Dr. Dennis Hancock Forages

September 22 Dr. Lee Jones Reproduction

September 29 Dr. Brent Credille Foreign Animal Diseases/Agro-terrorismGeneral Herd Health

October 6 Dr. Curt Lacy Economics and Marketing

October 13 Jason Duggin Meats and Beef Quality AssuranceMr. Josh White Georgia Cattlemen Association

October 20 Dr. Nancy Hinkle External ParasitesDr. John Worley Facilities

October 27 Mr. Jary Douglas Sire Selection

Dr. Ronnie Silcox Wrap-up and Record Keeping

Program participants that attend six of the eight sessions will receive a certificate of completion and UGA Master Cattlemen’s Cap. Registration is $60 per person and includes a dinner on the

final night. Checks can be made payable to Carroll County 4-H.

For more information, contact the program coordinators at:

Jason Duggin Paula BurkeExtension Animal Scientist Carroll CountyThe University of Georgia ANR Agent1282 SR 53 Spur, SW 900 Newnan RoadCalhoun, GA 30701 Carrollton, GA (706) 624-1403 (770)[email protected] [email protected]


Cow herd vaccination programs can be confusing. It is best to work through this with your veterinarian and design a program specific to your operation. In this article I will try and sort through some of the considerations and details of what to vaccinate against, which types of vaccines to use and when to use them. Have you ever read the label of a vaccine to see what the label claim actually is? Not all vaccines claim to protect the vaccinated animal from disease. Some label claims are: “….as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by…”; “…for the prevention of disease caused…”; and “…to reduce the severity of disease caused by…”. In reality, vaccines can’t protect every animal in all circumstances because there is a lot more to preventing livestock from getting sick than just using vaccines. Using the right vaccine at the right time and giving it correctly so it works like it is supposed to are critical for vaccine effectiveness but that is only part of the herd health equation. A complete herd health program includes an adequate, balanced diet; a good preventative health plan including biosecurity, well designed vaccination strategy and parasite control; treatment plans to speed up healing and reduce the spread of diseases; records of all herd procedures and events including treatments; adequate facilities that assist handling and processing and low stress handling as well as a clean environment with sufficient space to prevent over-crowding. There a lot of cattle vaccines out there. Not only is there a variety of vaccine options, then you have to decide who needs to be vaccinated with what. Some vaccines stimulate immunity to viruses. Some viral vaccines contain killed virus and some contain a modified live version and some contain both killed and modified live viruses. Then there are the bacterin/toxoid vaccines. These vaccines stimulate immunity against toxins produced by certain bacteria that cause disease in livestock. Some vaccines require mixing contents of two bottles while others don’t, but all need to be kept cool until used. Some vaccines are meant to be injected under the skin (according to Beef Quality Assurance guidelines), some are intranasal and some calf vaccines are given orally.

Immune System The immune system is our natural defense system against things that would cause disease (pathogens, also commonly called germs) such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, toxins and parasites. It is a complex system made up of cells, organs, molecules and proteins working in harmony to identify and destroy harmful material that enters the body. In the new born calf, early immunity comes first through the mother’s colostrum. This is referred to as passive immunity and is made up mostly of antibodies produced by the mother’s immune system. If a calf doesn’t receive adequate quality or quantity of colostrum in the first 24 hours after

birth it is at greater risk of calfhood diseases like scours and pneumonia. This is called failure of passive transfer. Within three to four weeks, the calf ’s own immune system becomes more active and it is capable of fighting disease on its own or responding to vaccination. Natural immunity or innate immunity is the general immunity and the first line of defense. Specific or acquired immunity is generated to a specific disease organism called a pathogen. The acquired system is further classified into humoral (antibodies) and cellular (cell mediated) systems. Vaccines help the body develop acquired immunity against common diseases. Acquired immunity also occurs after an animal recovers from a disease. Killed virus and bacterin/toxoid vaccines usually stimulate the humoral immunity – produce antibodies – and MLV vaccines stimulate the cell mediated immunity – T lymphocytes called Killer T cells.

Designing the Vaccine Program Vaccination programs have three main goals: increase immune resistance against common diseases in livestock, protect the fertility of the cow herd and provide protection for calves marketed off the ranch. Other considerations may include a select marketing program that requires specific types of vaccines and specific antigens. Typically, the calf vaccination program is the most aggressive since the calf is naïve – hasn’t developed acquired, specific immunity and



Vaccinations: Part of the Herd Health Program

Lee Jones, DVM, MS, University of Georgia

Common Infectious Diseases CalvesScours

PneumoniaPinkeye

Clostridial Diseases (including:)Enterotoxemia

BlacklegTetanus

Black DiseaseMalignant edema

Redwater

Adults Abortions/Infertility

DiarrheaFootrotPinkeyeBlackleg

Pneumonia



it is the basis for adult protection. Likewise, replacement heifers require different vaccines than grazing feeder cattle of the same age. The cow herd is different yet. The two main goals of a good cow herd vaccination program are to protect the cow herd fertility and enhance colostrum for the calf ’s protection.

Calves Calves can be effectively vaccinated after one month of age. Calves should receive a 5-way vaccine containing the respiratory viruses (IBR, BVD types 1 and 2, PI3 and BRSV) and a 7-way clostridial (commonly called blackleg) vaccine (see sidebar) before being turned out to pasture. Mannheimia and Pasteurella (shipping fever) may be beneficial in some cases as well as a pinkeye vaccine if that has been a problem in the past. A good weaning program is to vaccinate calves with a respiratory viral vaccine and clostridial three weeks prior to weaning with an additional respiratory vaccine +/- Mannheimia/Pasteurella at weaning. This is called preconditioning. Calf preconditioning programs effectively prepare the calf to go into a back-grounding program or directly to the feedlot. Preconditioned calves that have been vaccinated and dewormed this way should be worth more at sale time but actually recovering that added value often requires marketing through special calf sales.

Cow Herd At a minimum cows should be vaccinated against BVD, IBR and Lepto to protect her during breeding and protect the developing calf after she is bred. Many ranchers like to vaccinate with a scours vaccine and 7-way clostridial vaccine at preg check time to boost colostrum for the calf. Including a vibrio (Campylobacter fetus) vaccine prior to breeding may be beneficial if there is a concern that the cows could be exposed to infected bulls. Bulls should also be vaccinated annually with the same products used in the cowherd. MLV vaccines are usually safe to use in bulls especially if they have been previously vaccinated. It is best to vaccinate bulls at least two months prior to the breeding season.

Replacement Heifers Replacement heifers should be vaccinated for the same things as the cow herd. It is a good management practice to vaccinate heifers with a pre-breeding MLV including vibrio and lepto. Retained replacement heifers should get a weaning vaccine and a pre-breeding vaccine and can be revaccinated annually thereafter with either a killed or MLV vaccine. It is important to find out what vaccinations purchased replacements have received. Hopefully, the seller can give you the product and date of vaccination. If the vaccination status is unknown or not specific then it is best to vaccinate them with a killed vaccine (if they are pregnant) and keep them separate from the cow herd until they can be safely incorporated into the herd’s vaccination program.

Vaccines are most effective when used according to label directions. MLV vaccines require mixing prior to use. Vaccine should be used within one hour of mixing, should be kept cold until use and out of direct sunlight for

maximum effectiveness. Most vaccines are approved for subcutaneous injection and should always be administered in the neck four to six inches below the top of the neck for an adult animal. Whether or not to use a killed, MLV or a combination product depends on your management program. If your herd has a controlled breeding season a MLV can be incorporated rather easily. If the bulls stay out with cows year round a killed vaccine may be the most convenient choice since the pregnancy status of the cow herd is probably unknown. It may also be less risk to use a killed or combination vaccine in the calves as well. It is best to avoid giving too many antigens at one time. Too many antigens can interfere with the system’s ability to respond and may result in inadequate immune protection. It is common for calves to experience a mild fever three to four days after being vaccinated. While this is usually temporary, it is always best to observe the calves and examine any that appear sick. Consult your veterinarian if any calves experience disease following vaccination.

Association Reports • Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association

Field Day & Summer ConferenceBy Hope Edwards

P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221

478-474-6560http://www.gabeef.org/gjca/

GJCA Mission Statement:The mission of the Georgia Junior

Cattlemen’s Association is to prepare the members of the junior association

for membership and leadership in the Young Cattlemen’s Council and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association,

and to offer education opportunities to prepare them to become industry

leaders.

GJCA Leadership:

Chairwoman Merritt Daniels

[email protected]

Convention/Summer Conference Coordinator

Jordan [email protected]

Field Day CoordinatorHope Edwards

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsMadison Baugh

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Chapter RelationsGreyson Fernandez

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Chapter RelationsMacy Seagraves

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Youth Activities AdvisorBailey Toates478-297-2042

[email protected]

It’s beginning to look a lot like summer show season! Along with the new season, there is the time to catch up with former and future friends. What better way to do that and learn about the cattle industry than to attend the GJCA Field Day? GJCA Field Day will take place at the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity on July 10, from 10 am to 2 pm. We are beyond excited to introduce the three track system this year! Each participant will be separated based on their age. There will be activities for juniors, 10 and under; intermediate, 11-14; and seniors, 15 and over. We felt that with such a wide range of ages, it would be best to offer a variety of stations! Stations will include Stockman’s Quiz, coloring, games, careers in agriculture and scholarship tips and tricks! The tracks will be tailored to meet the needs and interests of the respective ages. I have attended the GJCA Field Day in past years. I must admit that it is a wonderful experience. Many contestants feel that they are too busy with show day preparations to attend. I can promise you that the 2014 Field Day is one that you don’t want to miss though! The GJCA Officer team would like to thank in advance to the sponsors, the whole Georgia Cattlemen’s Association team, and each participant for attending. If it was not for each and every one of you, the field day would not be possible. Summer Conference is around the corner. We have several fun GJCA activities planned including tubing the Chattahoochee, GJCA sunrise run and much more! We look forward to seeing you there!


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