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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL LIVESTOCK - SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - 12:30 P.M. D akota C lassic e 7 Annual HAINY - VANHOVE - SWANSON Complete Sale Catalog Online - January 23rd at collinscattleservices.com Come back to where it all began! Tremendous Daughter of Southern Comfort Powerful daughter of Madrid x Draftpick 734 out of our most productive Angus dam, 083 Final Answer son x Nichols Legacy-064 Chill Factor x Fullback theshowcircuit.com Volume 15 • Issue 1 January/February 2012

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SATURDAY, FebRUARY 4ThSioux FallS Regional liveStock - Sioux FallS, South Dakota - 12:30 p.m.

DakotaClassicThe7th Annual

hainy - vanhove - SwanSon

Complete Sale Catalog Online - January 23rdat collinscattleservices.com

Come back to where it all began!

Tremendous Daughter of Southern Comfort

Powerful daughter of Madrid x Draftpick 734 out of our most productive Angus dam, 083

Final Answer son x Nichols Legacy-064

Chill Factor x Fullback

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Friday evening, March 16, 2012Columbus, Ohio • The Grand Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel

Behind The Continent off Interstate 71 at 161

Event catalogs available forFREE download

after February 25th atwww.frozengold.net

Make room reservations early bycalling 614.885.1885 and asking for

the Frozen Gold. Don't delay!

REFERENCE CATALOGS MAILED UPON REQUEST ONLY.Reserve your copy at www.frozengold.net or by calling 419.862.0117.

Pre-Sale Social & Entertainment6:30 p.m.

Frozen Gold Sale7:30 p.m.

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Gregg Stewart: 785-325-2089 e-mail: [email protected] Stewart: 785-747-8028 e-mail: [email protected]

Angus Sale

This low birthweight Maverick son was our high-selling Angus bull in last years sale to Voboril Family Land and Cattle. We feel we have our best set of Registered Angus Bulls since we’ve been in the business!

High selling Heifer pair sold to Rosanky Cattle Company, TX! Sold with 66 pound Rodman bull calf. Many outstanding bred females and pairs sell this March!

Top CutMarch 22, 2012 • 1:00 PM MST at the ranch in Benkelman, Nebraska

ExpressPandaMcFSire: Heat Wave •Donor Dam: Rd3L (Full Flush x Cub x 116)

TeSTed Th Free and Pha PediGree Free

• Out of a full sister to the 2004 Grand Champion Steer at Fort Worth, who's dam and grandam (116) have champion steer records spanning nearly 20 years!

• Rd3L is deemed the MOST VALUABLE COW ON THE RANCH. She has generated more revenue than her dam and Legendary Cunia grandam “116.” • Full sib to our $16,000 High Selling Steer• The highest valued and most unique bull ever raised at Mid Continent Farms!

Place your semen orders early!

Owned WithVoboril Land & Cattle, KSKevin Newman Ranch, TX

Floyd Ranch, TX

Jensen Farms, IL Brandon Horn Livestock, TX

Rod Furrow, KSDale Siebarth, KS

Gerstner Farms, KSmidcontinentfarms.com

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Some call her the most powerful purebred Charolais cow in the show cattle game because Katie 107 does it all! She is a past champion herself and she produces champions and high sellers like none other. Recent crops included pure and crossbred calves from $8,000 to $24,000 and a

bred daughter by Who Made Who topped our 2011 Power In the Blood Sale at $20,000. You need a piece of this one in your program!

Dan Sullivan 2576 Old Brandon Rd. • Hillsboro, TX 76645

254-582-7096 • 254-582-0814online at: sullivanranch.net • showsteers.com/dsullivan

KATiE 107

Sold for $7800 in ‘09 Power in the Blood Sale Hoo Too x Katie 107

Sold for $8600 in ‘11 Power In the Blood Sale Kally 007 (Heat Wave x Katie 107)

Sold for $3700 in 2011 GP Sale Slasher x Katie 107

Reserve Supreme Female, 2011 Ohio Beef Expo Slasher x Katie 107Shown by the Winegardner Family

Class Winner, 2011 Charolais Jr. NationalDaughter of Katie 107Shown by the Buck Family

Sold for $24,000 in Winegardner’s 2010 Harvest of Excellence Sale Slasher x Katie 107

WMW x Katie 107 daughter sold for $20,000 in the 2011 Power In the Blood Sale to Stade from Shakopee MN.

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Randy & Jamie mullinix309-995-3013 • 309-853-6565

997 Township Rd 150 East, Toulon, IL [email protected]

www.purplereigncattle.com

Snooki

BlissRuby

Kingsley

Congratulations to our customers on a Great 2011!Bust of luck in Denver, fort Worth, anD BeyonD!

Grand champion: louisville open show. Grand champion: kansas city Junior show.reserve Grand: louisville Junior show. Division champion: kansas city open show.

CongRagulations, KaRey Howes!

reserve Grand: kansas city open show. Division champion: kansas city Junior show, louisville Junior show, and louisville open show. Grand champion: illinois state fair &

Midwest Junior regional. CongRagulations, Collins Family!

thanks to all of those who supported our first ever internet offering in December! 18 lots sold to 11 states. Best of luck to the buyers with all these purchases.

looK to puRpleReignCattle.Com FoR FutuRe oFFeRings.stop by the stalls in Denver or fort Worth!

yearling champion and one of the most popular bulls of any breed in louisville. see him in Denver and fort Worth. owned witH HansmeieR & sons

reserve Grand: Junior nationals. reserve Grand: kansas city Junior show.CongRatulations, middleswaRtH Family!

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Advertising Deadlines ................... 274Editorial Table of Contents ............ 67

Index of Advertisers ...................... 274Subscription Form ......................... 249

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The Show Circuit (ISSN 152 10073) is published in January, March, April, May, June, August, November, and twice in September. For subscription price of $30 per year by The Show Circuit, 21009 Clarksville Rd. Lexington, IL, 61753. Periodical postage paid at Lexington, IL, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Show Circuit, 21009 Clarksville Rd., Lexington, IL 61753. The Show Circuit, hereby expressly limits its liability resulting from any and all misprints, errors and/or all inaccuracies whatsoever in the advertisement and editorial content published by The Show Circuit Magazine and its said liability is here by limited to the refund of the customer his/her or its payment for the said advertisement, the running of a corrected advertisement or editorial notice. Advertising copy received after deadline will not be returned for proofing. Changes to advertising copy made after deadline date will be allowed only if time permits, and will incur the appropriate charges according to time and materials involved in the changes. The opinions or views expressed in all editorials are those of the writer or persons interviewed and not The Show Circuit Magazine. The Show Circuit, does, however, reserve the right to edit or refuse all material which might be objectionable in content. Neither this publication nor any part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of Schumaker Publications, Inc. Requests for reprints and permissions should be directed to The Show Circuit, 21009 Clarksville Rd, Lexington, IL 61753; o: 309.365.7105 or fax: 309.365.8879.

SATURDAY, FebRUARY 4ThSioux FallS Regional liveStock - Sioux FallS, South Dakota - 12:30 p.m.

DakotaClassicThe7th Annualhainy - vanhove - SwanSon

Complete Sale Catalog Online - January 23rd

at collinscattleservices.com

Come back to where it all began!

Tremendous daughter of Southern Comfort

Powerful daughter of Madrid; Draftpick bred dam734 out of our most productive Angus dam, 083

Northern Improvement Grd.

Chill Factor x Fullback

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January/February 2012

Pages of Interest

Volume 15 • Issue 1January/February 2012

Saturday, February 4th, 2012 12:30 p.m. CST

Sioux Falls Regional Livestock CenterSioux Falls, South Dakota

Plan to attend the Hell on Heels(John Sachau’s) sale in Dunlap, IA at 5 pm on our sale day

VaNhOVe ShOW CattLeRob and Sheryl Vanhove

(605) 482-8465 Cell (605) 480-0909Sheryl (605) 480-4186

[email protected]

haINy FarMSRoger Hainy Cell (605) 350-1238

Nathan Hainy Cell (605) 350-7288

SWaNSON FarMSChris Swanson (712) 295-6010

Cell (712) 229-5947Tom Hanson Cell (712) 260-6561

Michael Matthews Cell (712) 320-4664

Online catalog and full set of videos coming January 23rd at www.christycollins.com.

DakotaClassic

The 7th Annualhainy - vanhove - swanson

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Randy & denise GoddaRdStanton, Iowa • Garrett Kalvig, Manager: 319-504-9020 • goddardcattle.com

Watch for our 2 new sires to be unveiled at Denver 2012, and be sure to take advantage of the 10% discount on

any semen purchased at Denver.

Thank you to all of our customers that have purchased cattle, embryos, and semen!

Fred DeRouchey, Consultant: 605-530-6488

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Jirl, Brenda & Bailey BuckMadill, OK

580-795-7271 • 580-795-4865 mobile

Show & Sale Cattle - Matt Scasta, Davey Young & Ray Unwin, [email protected] • www.buckcattle.comSale Location: 18 miles E. of I-35 on Hwy. 70.

• 30 Head of Maine-Anjou & MaineTainer Show Heifers and Donor Prospects

• 10 Head of Hereford Show Heifers, Horned & Polled• Plus a few elite Chianina, Simmental, Shorthorn and

Commercial Show Heifers.Texas Scramble Certificates Accepted. Females were born

from May 2011 to November 2011.

Selling Top Quality Show Heifers for Affordabe Prices ...

50 Head of Females

Saturday, March 24, 20121:00 p.m.

at the Ranch, Madill, Oklahoma

All Buck cattle are fed MFM Feeds. Talk to us about the advantages of MFM.

KAITLIN BELL ... Champion Maine-Anjou, ’11 FWSS, ’10 Tulsa State Fair

& ’10 American Royal - Bred by DJ’s Cattle

AMARIE GRIFFITH ... ReserveChampion Hereford, ’11 Oklahoma Youth

Expo - Bred by Buck & Swanson

HALEY HUDSON ... Reserve ChampionHereford, ’11 NAILE Open Show

Bred by Churchill

TREY MOORE ... Reserve ChampionMaine-Anjou, ’11 National Junior Maine-

Anjou Show - Bred by Buck & Jeffery

BAILEY BUCK ... Champion Hereford,’11 NAILE; Reserve Champion Hereford,

’11 NWSS - Bred by Black Top

COLE MOORE ... Champion Maine-Anjou and Reserve Supreme, ’11 Oklahoma

Youth Expo - Bred by Buck

MACIE McCULLOM ... Champion Maine& Reserve Supreme, ’11 San Antonio

AVRY WOOD ... Champion Chianina, ’11 FWSS - Bred by Buck

LUCAS WISNEFSKI ... Reserve ChampionMaine-Anjou, ’11 Illinois State Fair

Bred by Buck

EMRY WOOD ... Reserve ChampionMaine-Anjou, ’11 FWSS - Bred by Buck

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For ordering these product, visit our website, www.naturalsolutionsforlivestock.com, for a dealer locator or go to our National Distributors -

618.546.5035

Almost every championtoday is using a tool fromthe Natural Solutions for

Livestock toolbox.

THESE CHAMPIONS DID ...

Supreme Champion Female, 2011 NAILEShown by Nick Sulliavn

Grand Champion Steer, 2011 NAILE Shown by Baylor Bonham

Reserve Grand Champion Steer,2011 NAILE

Shown by Ashtin Guyer

Reserve Grand ChampionBarrow, 2011 NAILE Shown by Elizabeth Hodges

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Thinking of the future with you in mind.$20,000 to be awarded

• 20 scholarships worth $1,000 each.• To qualify you must be at least a graduating high school senior

or college student 21 years of age or younger.• Deadline for application is March 15, 2012. • The scholarships will be awarded to individuals displaying a great

passion for the livestock show industry and/or raising livestock.• Go to www.sullivansupply.com to download application and

for further details. Winners will be announced on our website on May 1, 2012.

The Distinguished Sullivan Supply Youth Scholarship program!

22 years of living, loving and serving the livestock

show industry. We appreciate your support.

SULLIVAN SUPPLY, INC.Order Line: 1-800-475-5902 • Dunlap, Iowa • [email protected]

SULLIVAN SUPPLY, SOUTHOrder Line: 1-800-588-7096 • Hillsboro, Texas • [email protected]

SULLIVAN SUPPLY, WESTOrder Line: 1-888-914-5972 • Lodi, California • [email protected]

www.sullivansupply.com Find us on ...

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How do the VITA HAIR™ Nourishing Vitamins work? Biotin vitamin is the first vitamin thought of when considering HAIR GROWTH. The major benefit of Biotin is its ability to strengthen both the hair follicle and

the hair shaft, where the hair is produced, which prevents hair breakage and dryness. This is a scientifically proven crucial step in the natural hair growing process.One of the chief things that slows hair growth is damaged hair. Biotin enriched hair has increased elasticity of the cortex which prevents breakage. This enableshealthy, FASTER HAIR GROWTH. Biotin also thickens the actual hair cuticle providing a fuller appearance.

Pro-Vitamin B-5 is considered the king of all HAIR CARE vitamins. Pro-Vitamin B-5 stimulates healthy scalp circulation which leads to improved hair health.It coats the hair and seals its surface, lubricating the hair shaft making the hair shine. It possesses superior long term moisturizing properties because of its uniqueability to penetrate and nourish the hair shaft.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that stimulates circulation to the skin and supports capillary growth. The skin needs to have proper circulation in order to keep thehair follicles alive and thriving. When there are more capillaries, the circulation improves leading to increased nutrient absorption into the hair follicles, whichspeeds hair growth.

VITA HAIR™ is an advanced nutrient package that infuses the hair with proven hair vitamins for ...• Faster Hair Growth • Thicker Hair • Increased Shine • More Body & Volume • Healthier Skin

• Improved Nutrient Absorption

Same successful formulas, with an added Vitamin Package to help boost the quality of hair.

Do you need more life to your hair? . . . Revive it.

A great product to promote healthy and beautiful hair coats! The foaming action of Revivedissipates into the hair to moisturize and bringlife, body and freshness to dull, dry hair withoutleaving the hair waxy or limp. High in Vitamin Eand the VITA HAIRTM package to be naturallyhealthy for skin and hair. Refer to the bottom tolearn how VITA HAIRTM will enrich your skinand hair. The natural antioxidants contained inRevive stimulate circulation within the scalp toincrease nutrient absorption into the hair folliclesfor faster, healthier hair growth. Great for daily useat home to nourish the hair or use it at the showas a grooming aid.

• Nourishing High-Grade Lanolin, Olive Oil and Plant Seed Oils• Organic Natural Conditioner

Naturally Healthy Hair ... HOW?

Kleen SheenKleen Sheen is the daily hair care formula for

show cattle that is naturally healthy for hair. It is afantastic conditioning sheen for producinghealthy looking, well managed hair with that“Ultra” shine. Features the VITA HAIRTM

nourishing vitamin package and moisturizers thatboost hair strength and create better conditionedhair coats. Refer to the bottom to learn how VITAHAIRTM will enrich your hair coat. Repels dustand dirt to keep animals cleaner. This light sheenis perfect for daily hair care, clipping and show daygrooming.

• Naturally Healthy for Hair• Biodegradable• Purifide: non-toxic, non-petroleum,

non-abrasive

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27262 424th Ave • Emery, South Dakota 57332Home: 605-825-4219 • Dale: 605-661-3625

Scott: 605-682-9610 • JareD: 605-933-1661online at: werningcattle.com

Tuesday, February 14, 201212:30 p.m. • Mitchell livestock

Mitchell, South DakotaSiMMental • anguS • SiManguS

Selling 210 Head!• 130 Performance Bulls• 105 Yearlings• 25twenty-Month-Olds•80 Bred Heifers (all Safe ai)

Service Sires:• Dream Catcher

(sexedfemale)• tnt tuition• Hooks Shear Force

• SaV Bismarck• Dew it right• gDar game Day• W/C efficiency

When you purchase Werning genetics, you buy from a program of integrity and longevity.

Werning Cattle Company has focused on breeding cattle with all facets of the business kept in mind.Call or e-mail for a catalog, or visit werningcattle.com

823Y • 3/4 Simmental RemingtonLockNLoadxW/CBrickhouse

562Y • Simangus RemingtonLockNLoadxAARReallyWindy

694Y • PB Simmental 3CW/CRightTrackxPVFLiberty

534Y • PB Simmental WAGRDreamCatcher03RxR&RWarehouse

763Y • Simangus YardleyHighRegardxBushsFocus

245Y • 3/4 Simmental JSCrownRoyalxWAGRDreamCatcher03R

051X • Simangus Wagr Dream Catcher 03r x aar really Windy 1205SellsSafetoDewItRight

295Y • Simangus remington lock n load x VrD

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Show Feeds... Done Rite!

For more information on ShowRite Beef Feeds, call:Dennis Wilber: 209-482-6858 ChaD Day: 260-388-2876 Dave Guyer: 618-546-5035

Ty OlsOn: 217-248-2767 Jeremy balDWin: 765-730-5459 TODD KenneDy: 405-550-6769

ryan siTes: 580-695-0429 reD GOODsOn: 580-920-9788 Kevin mOCK: 512-787-2948

showrite.com • find us on Facebook

reserve Grand Champion steer 2011 North American International Livestock ExpositionCongratulations Guyer Family!

Show Feeds... Done Rite!

Grand Champion heifer2011 Hoosier Beef CongressCongratulations Chamberlin Family!

reserve Grand Champion heifer2011 Hoosier Beef CongressCongratulations Vickery Family!

reserve Champion maine-anjou heifer 2011 North American International Livestock ExpositionCongratulations Chamberlin Family!

Grand Champion steer2011 Heart of it All Ring BCongratulations Egbert Family!

Grand Champion heifer2011 Heart of it All Ring A & BCongratulations Chamberlin Family!

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visit us online at:pvfangus.com

Gridley, IllinoisAlAn & TheresA Miller: 217-840-6935 • [email protected] & CArOlBrAndOn & CAThy JOnes: 309-258-1266

Congratulations Brooke Haas! Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, 2011 Illinois State Fair (Junior) PVF PRoVen Queen 0152

6:30 PM at the farm in Gridley, Illinois

Congratulations Trent Ray! Division 2 Champion owned Female, 2011 National Junior Heifer Show PVF BuRgess 0175

Cattle like these, along with our entire fall born heifer crop, bulls, and donor prospects, will sell at our

2nd Annual Prairie View Farms Production Sale

March 29, 2012

Congratulations Rocklin Farms! Champion Angus Bull, 2011 Illinois State Fair (Open) PVFDAmeRon CuRRenCy 0023

All 3 Champions sold in last year’s sale!

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For Color, Quality and Hair - Your Easy Choice is

TITANIUM

Sire: Red HotDam: Legally Blonde II

Levi BondGarber, OK580-554-0370

Deeds Cattle CoGarber, OK580-554-0370

Gregory FarmsAmes. OK580-541-3766

APEX CattleDannebrog, NE308-750-0200

Super HAIRED, Super THICK & Super GOOD!

MUST SEE Video at www.APEXCattle.com

$25/unitHigh quality and ready for

immediate shipment.

Semen available at SEK Genetics or

Levi Bond, bull manager, at 580-554-0370

Pictured at one year!

owners

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SEK

Genetics

Walks alone • Composite • Reg. # 348625 BW: 85 • THC/PHAF Sire: Heat Wave • Dam: Wade x AN x MA x CX x 7587

YelloW Jacket • 1/2 Maine, 1/2 Charolais AMAA #: 357758 • THF/PHAF Sire: BK Lifeline • Dam: Phylli (Hoo Doo Charolais)

carpe Diem • Composite BW: 70 • THC/PHAF Sire: Tank • Dam: Time x Cannon Daughter

one & onlY • Composite BW: 85 • THF/PHAF Sire: Heat Wave • Dam: Full Attack x Yahtzee Dam

tiger WooDs • Composite • ACA #: 346283 BW: 86 • THF/PHAF Sire: Monopoly • Dam: Dr. Who

amen • Composite BW: 92 • THF/PHAF Sire: Friction • Dam: H832 Kroupa Donor

simple math • Composite BW: 77 • THF/PHAF Sire: Who Made Who • Dam: H832 Meyer 734x602

limestone trifecta • 1/4 Simmental, 3/4 Angus ASA #: 2572356 • THF/PHAF/AMF/CAF/NHF Sire: OCC Magnitude • Dam: Collins CVR Meyer R1

smilin BoB • Composite • Reg. #: 346671 BW: 90 • THC/PHAF Sire: Wave on Wave • Dam: GC Foxie Moxie

monopolY moneY • Composite BW: 86 • THC/PHAF Sire: Monopoly • Dam: Maine/Angus

eYe canDY • Composite • ACA #: 339630 BW: 90 • THC/PHAF/AMF/NHF Sire: Naughty Pine • Dam: Miss Fuzz (PB Galloway)

BoDacious • Composite BW: 84 • THC/PHAF Sire: Bojo • Dam: Meyer Granddaughter

SEK Genetics9525 70th Road • Galesburg, Kansas 66740

1-800-443-6389 www.sekgenetics.com

• CompleteEmbryoFacility• AISchoolsandSupplies• BioPrynTesting(Pregnancy Test)• BVDTestingforP.I.’s• Semenvolumediscountsstartingat$300

(Some bulls may not apply)• Nominimumstraworders• Nopackingandhandlingfees

• November 5th & 6th

• December 3rd & 4th

Upcoming AI Schools

CALL FOR A CATALOG!

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Dave Duello (307) 220-3645 and the Partners of the Western Elite Salewww.westernelitefemales.com

DUELLO • BAUMAN • COLLINS • MCINTOSH • KBLACK • RMILLER

From the Country’s Top Producers, for Club Calf & Maternal Genetics!

45 BRED HEIFERS • 45 HERD BUILDING YOUNG COWS & DONOR

PROSPECTS • 10 SPECIAL A.I. & HERD SIRE PROSPECTS

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Tremendous offering of young cows and proven donors from the productive Duello herd. Lots of maternal or club calf producing potential. Daughter of Full Flush.

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Countless other County Fair and Jackpot winners nationwide!5 State Fair Grand or Reserves in recent years!

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CongratulationsCongratulationsto Chesney Effling on her show ring success with Ivory Angel.

Thank you to John and James Sullivan, Dunlap, IA, for selecting Ivory Angel from the 33rd National Sale for $76,000. They will be selling 5 embryos out of Ivory Angel with the Bull of Buyer’s Choice on the Charolais in the Rockies Sale, Sun., Jan. 15, 2012.

Chris, Leslie, Brooke, and Desirae PolzinChris: 612-916-0105

Selling 1/3 embryo interest in Ivory Angel’s mother, the FAMOUS Charolais Cow, TR Ms Impressive 0641, in Denver. Check out our website for more information.

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Silveiras Style (Angus) Limestone Darkhorse (Angus) PVF Windfall (Angus) Rodman (Angus) MCATL By Product (Angus) Fast Freddy (Club Calf) The Gambler (Club Calf) Big Iron (Club Calf) Monopoly Money (Club Calf) Blindside (Club Calf)

GCC Merger (%Maine) Predator (%Maine) The Ringer (%Maine) TCTC Patton (%Maine) Mercedez Benz (%Maine)

Bush’s Unbelievable (Angus) NBAR Hamley (Red Angus) Fat Tony (Red Angus) Card Shark (Red Angus) Fire Water (Charolais) Smilin Bob (ClubCalf) Walks Alone (ClubCalf) Walks On Water (ClubCalf) One & Only (ClubCalf) Thriller (ClubCalf)

Purple Milsap (Hereford) Right Now (Hereford) Cash Flow (Hereford) Cyrus (Hereford) Wide Angle (Hereford) Monopoly (ClubCalf) Eye Candy (ClubCalf) Troubadour (ClubCalf) Amen (ClubCalf) Simple Math (ClubCalf)

Jakes Proud Jazz (Shorthorn) Ace of Diamonds (SH) Captain Obvious (Shorthorn) Fringe (Shorthorn) MAV Bellringer (Shorthorn) Yellow Jacket (ClubCalf) Point Taken (ClubCalf) Bodacious (ClubCalf) Hollywood (ClubCalf) Unforgiven (ClubCalf)

Master of Puppets (ClubCalf) Full Moon (ClubCalf) Tiger Woods (ClubCalf) Texas Twister (ClubCalf) Carpe Diem (ClubCalf)

Believe In Me (Club Calf) Not Afraid (Club Calf) Pretty Snazzy (Club Calf) Monopoly 2 (Club Calf) Mojito (Club Calf)

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GCC Merger (%Maine) Predator (%Maine) The Ringer (%Maine) TCTC Patton (%Maine) Mercedez Benz (%Maine)

Bush’s Unbelievable (Angus) NBAR Hamley (Red Angus) Fat Tony (Red Angus) Card Shark (Red Angus) Fire Water (Charolais) Smilin Bob (ClubCalf) Walks Alone (ClubCalf) Walks On Water (ClubCalf) One & Only (ClubCalf) Thriller (ClubCalf)

Purple Milsap (Hereford) Right Now (Hereford) Cash Flow (Hereford) Cyrus (Hereford) Wide Angle (Hereford) Monopoly (ClubCalf) Eye Candy (ClubCalf) Troubadour (ClubCalf) Amen (ClubCalf) Simple Math (ClubCalf)

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Master of Puppets (ClubCalf) Full Moon (ClubCalf) Tiger Woods (ClubCalf) Texas Twister (ClubCalf) Carpe Diem (ClubCalf)

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DOB: April 2, 2010 • ASA Reg. # 2573743 • Homozygous Polled • Homozygous BlackUpgrade x Dream On x Drake Cowboy x Black Irish Kansas

A big thank you to the brave men and women who defend our freedom and allow us to enjoy our safety and care free

life in the greatest country on God’s green earth... the UNITED STATES of AMERICA!

•BW: 81 lbs. •Adj. WW: 839 lbs.•Adj. YW: 1,438 lbs.•365 Day Scrotal: 38.5 •365 Day Frame Score: 6.3

0 9 8 7 X O F M S FJ F A m e r i c a n“A picture tells a thousand words. We’ve owned some of the Simmental breeds greatest

sires, but we believe with all our hearts that JF American Pride 0987X is the most special

animal we have ever had the chance to be a part of, it is as simple as that. We’re not selling

“semen packages” or have any marketing gimmicks on this bull, just straight up selling se-

men to help better our breed and the cattle industry. Please take time to view the video and

discover he is the soundest made, biggest bellied, most attractive Purebred Simmental ever

to walk. His performance and eye appeal set him a part, we welcome your calls to discuss

American Pride. We would like to give a special thanks to Jack McCoy of Meadow Springs

Farm, Lafayette, Indiana for selling us this remarkable bull and his powerful dam and to Jeff

Miller, Cutler, Indiana for pointing us in his direction!”

Dave Janssen

CE BW WW YW MCE MM MWW STAY CW YG MARB BF REA SHR API TI

10.0 -0.9 48.0 80.1 3.3 -4.6 19.4 14.4 8.3 -0.09 0.35 0.00 0.37 122.0 78.6

EPDs

Owners: Dave Janssen 712.358.1837Chris Janssen 515.314.4771E-mail: [email protected]

Mark Sneed937.269.1871

View video of American Pride at www.janssenfarms.com

For semen call

866-356-4565

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Fat Butt’s 2010 NAILE class-winning daughter.

Fat Butt’s maternal sister. Commanded $30,000 at the

2010 Royal Edge Sale in IA.

$9,500+ heifer at Foundation

Female sale by Fat Butt

$6,500+ heifer by Fat Butt2011 NAILE Sale $5,000+ heifer at Tree Lane

Farms Sale by Fat Butt

$15,000 heifer by Fat Butt atJeff Holmes, IA

Purebred Simmental Reg. 2341498Sire: Flying B Prime Cut by TE McCredieDam: by GW Bright Light

Cut Above fondly earned the nickname “Fat Butt” for his pronounced

badonka donk. Take just one look at “Fat Butt”, and it is clear why he’s bound for stardom. You won’t

find a purebred Simmental sire with more muscle shape, neck extension, and base width. This package is

transported on a perfectly designed, massive set of feet & legs. Phenotype alone is enough to use this bull. Enhancing his value is the fact that he’s related to virtually none of the popular sires of today, yet brings to the table some of the most recognizable and successful foundation sires of the past - notably, Black Max & Buck on both sides.

Fat Butt progeny are unlike any from a Simmental sire you’ve used before. They’re a well-balanced package of muscle, bone, style, hair, and incredible structure.

Plain and simple... this is the baldy, outcross, Simmental sire we’ve ALL been looking for!

Willie Morris319-269-0844

www.williemorriscattle.com

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Homozygous black and

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Sale Manager:

March 17, 2012held during the ohio beef expo

Selling approximately 30 show heifer prospects and bulls. For more information or to request a catalog, contact the sale managers.

Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing and Performance Programs Phone: 419-230-3450 e-mail: [email protected] chiAninA AssociAtion P.O. Box 890 • Platte City, MO 64079 • 816-431-2808ron Kreis, Auctioneer Phone: 740-683-3235

For more information, visit ohiobeefexpo.com/seedstocksales.htm.

elite genetics online sale

February 21-22 on Liveauctions.tv

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Black Club Calf BullsAll Aboard Believe In MeBoardwalkBojoCarnac the MagnificentCarney ManCattlelac Jack Chore BoyColonelDr. WhoDuff Copyright Eye CandyEyes on the MoneyFrank the TankFull MoonHairy BearHeatwave Clones HighlinerHigh Profile Hired Hand HollywoodI Am Legend ImmortalJimmy the Greek clone ManchildMeyer Meyer Mississippi StudMaximMoney ShotMoney TalksMonopolyNaughty Pine Next StepNorthern LiteOne in a MillionOne and OnlyPoint Taken PudRocky Balboa Role ModelSalty DogShow Business Smooth SailingSull BluebloodSun SeekerThe GodfatherThe HeadlinerThe PunisherThe UnsubThrillerTime SaverUnforgivenUnstoppableWalks Alone

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2nd Annual

January 10, 2012 • Bids close at 6 p.m. cstLocated in O’Donnell, Texas

Jeff Graham • (806) 790-9820Micah Dorsey • (940) 733-8781Call for appointments to view cattle

Make plans to attend Brandon Birds Pasture Sale January 11, 2012 in Southland, Texas. Located just 30 minutes from Forbes and Graham Pasture Bid Off Sale.

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Selling Approximately 60 Calving Ease

& Performance BullsMaine-Anjou, ChiMaine, ChiAngus,Angus & Simmental Influence Bulls

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Wayne & Barb Ohlrichscell: 402.649.5804 • cell: 402.649.6911

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Dam solD in previous sale

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Ring 1 - staRts at noonSaturday, March 31, 2012

Grand Steer & Heifer: $600Reserve Steer & Heifer: $300

3rd Overall Steer & Heifer: $100Class Winners: $40Judge: Payton Farrer

Ring 2 - staRts at 12:30 PMSaturday, March 31, 2012

Grand Steer & Heifer: $600Reserve Steer & Heifer: $300

3rd Overall Steer & Heifer: $100Class Winners: $40

Judge: John Tebo

sinnamon show supply will award a “grand Prize” to the exhibitor named grand Champion in both

Ring 1 and Ring 2!

Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Columbus, indiana

(Fairgrounds are located 2 miles south of the I65 & Hwy. 46 Exit on Hwy 11)

EntRy FEE: $75BREEds oFFEREd: Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford/Polled Hereford, Maine-Anjou, Maintainer, Limousin, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, % Simmental, AOB and Crossbred. Minimum of 5 head per breed and class.CattlE May aRRivE After Noon on Friday, March 30, 2012.ChECk-in: Friday: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AMContaCt: Dave Bonnell: 812-343-4313 Albert O’Connor: 812-343-0134

Food will be available on the grounds.

hotEl aCCoMModations Holiday Inn: 812-372 -1541 • Days Inn: 812-376-9951 Ramada Inn: 800-845-9832 • Sleep Inn: 812-372-7200

gEnERal RulEs 1. These are open shows. 2. IJBCA Indiana’s Finest rules will apply. 3. Generators are encouraged. 4. Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds. 5. Not responsible for accidents. 6. All entry money is nonrefundable. 7. Committee’s decisions are final. 8. Bedding will be provided while available.

stEER & hEiFER RulEs 1. Heifers must be born after 9-1-10. 2. Steers must be born after 1-1-11. 3. Health papers are required (out-of-state only). 4. Registration papers are required. 5. Registered heifers will show by breed and age. Crossbred heifers will be shown by weight. 6. Registered steers will show by breed and weight Crossbreds will be shown by weight. 7. No twining. 8. A $100 non-refundable fee must accompany a protest of eligibility at least one hour prior to start of show.

Two Rings :: One Day!

Indiana’s Finest Points Show!

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Heat Wave x Yellow Jacket

2 Online Club Calf SaleS february 12 and march 25

sales held online at Breeders’ World

sires represented:Monopoly, Walks Alone, Heat Wave, Ali, Snowball, Qdog, Tiger Woods, Yellow Jacket

sale day contacts: Ronny Dow: 580-747-1599 • Jerod Dow: 580-231-7070

Breeders’ World online sales P r o d u c e d B y r o g e r M . H u n k e r a u c t i o n e e r i n g

4614 North 102nd • Enid, OK 73701JEROD DOw: 580-231-7070 • [email protected], SaRa, JaggER & JERON DOw: 580-747-1599 • [email protected]

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ANGUSShow: Fri., 10:00 a.m

Sale: Sat., NoonTim Dievert

859-236-4591

BEEFALOFri., 2:30 p.m

Sat., 11:30 a.mKyle Skidmore502-641-7878

CHAROLAISSat., 12:00 noonSat., 4:00 p.m.Greg Hubert785-672-3195

GELBVIEHFri., 1:00 p.mSat., 3:30 p.m

David Slaughters270-556-4259

LIMOUSINSat., 10:00 a.m.Sat., 3:00 p.m.Keith Kissee

804-353-2220

PEN HEIFERSALE

Fri., 2:00 p.m.Sat., 2:00 p.m.

Tim Dievert859-236-4591

HEREFORDShow: Fri., 1:00 p.m.Sale: Sat., 12:30 p.m.

Earlene Thomas859-623-5734

RED ANGUSShow: Fri., 10:00 a.m.Sale: Sat., 10:00 a.m.

Johnnie Cundiff606-871-7438

RED POLLFri., 4:00 p.m.Sat., 9:30 a.m.

Leo Young502-722-5379

SALERSFri., 11:30 a.m.

Sat., 10:00 a.m.Donald Johnson

606-379-1558

SHORTHORNSat., 10:00 a.m.Sat., 1:00 p.m.

Aegerter Mkg. Services(402) 641-4696

SIMMENTALFri., 4:00 p.m.

Sat., 11:00 a.m.Doug Parke

859-987-5758

TRADE SHOW INFORMATIONJohn McDonald 859-404-1406

All shows are open to all 4-H & FFA members • Check-in & registration Saturday, March 3rd. $50/hd. entry fee.

Sunday, March 4, 2012 • 8:00 a.M.Open Supreme Champion: $1,000 • Reserve: $700 • 3rd: $500 • 4th: $300 • 5th: $100

Breed Champions and Reserves: $50 & $25, respectively • BannerAdditional $3,000 premiums for Red Angus Heifers. See website for details.

Kentucky Supreme Champion: $500 • Reserve: $300 • 3rd-5th: receiving additional prizesKentucky Breed Champions and Reserves: $50 & $25, respectively • Banner

Eligible Breeds: Any breed over ten head will be offered a breed show.An AOB class will be offered for breeds less than ten head and any heifer with low percentage reg. papers.

No commercial division will be offered. Commercial heifers will show in the Market Heifer Division of the Junior Steer Show.Heifer Judge: Barry Wesner, Chalmers, Indiana

Sunday, March 4, 2012 • 8:00 a.M.Both Kentucky & Open Show Offered

Kentucky Prospect Steer PremiumsSupreme Champion: $500 • Reserve: $300 • 3rd-5th: receiving additional prizes and awards

Open Prospect Steer & Market Heifer Premiums*Supreme Champion: $1,000 • Reserve: $700 • 3rd: $500 • 4th: $300 • 5th: $100

Breed Champions and Reserves: $50 & $25, respectively • BannerSteer Judge: Jirl Buck, Madill, Oklahoma

Any registered steer breed with proper papers over 5 head will be offered a breed show.Market heifer class breaks will be determined by weight.

Market heifers will compete against market steers in the Jackpot Show.

For additional rules and information, contact John Chism, Division of Show and Fair Promotion at (502) 564-4983.

Visit these websites for more information: www.kyagr.com or www.kybeefexpo.com

MaJOr SPOnSOrS:Kentucky Farm Bureau • Merial • Pfizer

Nutrena • Farm Credit • Kentucky Cattleman’ sKentucky Department of Agriculture,

James R. Comer, Commissioner

YOUTH JUDGING CONTESTSaturday, March 3rd • 8:00 a.m.Open to all 4-H & FFA members

TRADE SHOW

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General Show Information:• HeifersshowSaturday• SteersshowSunday• 2Ringsperday

Cash Prize Payouts:$500perringChampion.Allothersdeterminedbyentries.

Lodging Suggestion:Blockofroomsreservedunder“KickoffShow”at:Grand Prairie Hotel and Convention CenterHutchinson,KS•620-669-9311

February 24-26Hutchinson,Kansas—KansasStateFairgroundsCattle can be on grounds starting Friday at noon.

Entry Information:Entryformsareonlineat

www.ksu.edu/kickoffPre-entriesare$35perheadperring

Mail Entry forMs to:AlphaGammaRhoAttn:KickoffShow

1919PlattManhattan,KS66502

Also join us for our Jackpot Judging Contest!

For more info, contact:Brandon Harder: 620-200-0818 or [email protected]

THAnKSToRAnCHHouSEDESiGnS,inC.FoRCREATinGouRSHowloGo!

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February 1 7-19, 2012 Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds • Lafayette, Indiana • Entry Fee: $40

Steer Judge: Brig Stewart - Heifer Judge: Clint Woodrow

Friday, February 17, 20125:00 p.m. ........................................................ Cattle may arrive5:00–7:00 p.m. ...................................................Cattle check in

Saturday, February 18, 20128:00–10:00 a.m. .................................................Cattle check in12:00 noon ............................................Showmanship Contest2:00 p.m .................................................................. Heifer Show

Sunday, February 19, 20129:00 a.m. ...................................................................Steer Show

Show Schedule

Rules:• Cattle may move in Friday, February 17, 2012, after 5:00 pm• Minimum of 5 head for a breed to be offered.• Heifers and steers must be weighed and checked in by

10:00 a.m. on Saturday• Tieouts INSIDE of trailer only.• No alcohol permitted on fairgrounds.• Not responsible for accidents.• Out-of-state cattle must have health papers. Purebred

cattle must have registration papers. • Heifers have to be born after September 1, 2010.• Low percentage heifers will show in the AOB division.

Special Notes:Out of state cattle, bring health papers.Exhibitors must bring their own bedding.

Lodging Suggestions:Baymont Inn ............................................765-446-2400Best Western ............................................765-447-0575Campus Inn ...............................................765-743-9661Comfort Suites .........................................765-447-0016Days Inn ....................................................765-446-8558Hilton Garden Inn ....................................765-743-2100Holiday Inn Express .................................765-449-4808

Awards (Heifer & Steer)Breed Champion ................................. $50Reserve Breed Champion ........... $25 Grand Champion ............................ $1000Reserve Grand Champion ........ $7503rd Overall ............................................... $3504th Overall ................................................ $2505th Overall ................................................ $100

Contact:Delta Chapter Fraternity

phone: 765-743-5500

Chairman, Daniel Mooney .................................... 765-776-0810Co-Chairman, Kyle Alcorn ..................................... 765-720-7752Co-Chairman, Seth Smoot .................................... 765-748-6451

www.agrpurdue.comIJBCA-Sanctioned Show

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Michigan Beef Expo Junior Show

Sunday, april 1, 2012MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI

Entry fee: $40 ($100 late)Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2012.

Champion overall: $500 • res Champion: $4003rd Overall: $300 • 4th Overall: $200 • 5th Overall: $100

Breed Champions: $60 •Reserves: $30 • Guaranteed Class Winner PaybackJudges: TBA

Top Five Heifers & SteersBreed Sales on Saturday

Junior Showmanship Contest

Show ScheduleSaturday, March 31st1-4pm Early Check-in (South Barn)5pm Cattle may enter Main Barn6-9pm Check-in

Sunday, april 1st8am Showmanship with steer & heifer show to follow

For registration information, visit www.msu.edu/~bbclubChairpersons: Sarah Campbell 517-243-0512 [email protected] • Chris Strong 989-640-1857 [email protected]

Kailynn Vandewater 586-291-6339 [email protected] • Jason Smith 231-349-0471 [email protected]

For more information or pre-entry forms, visit thepigpage.com/isublockbridlesale/cattle.html

Webster County Fairgrounds • Fort Dodge, IowaSaturday, March 24, 2012 • 17th Annual Block & Bridle Cyclone Classic

Sunday, March 25, 2012 • 6th Annual Alpha Gamma Rho Spring Showdown

IJBBA Sanctioned • Registration & Health Papers Required (No faxed copies)Pre-entries must be postmarked & accompanied with entry fees by March 16

Pre-entry fees: $25/head/day • Show-day entry fees: $35/head/dayAll exhibitors must have their social security numbers to receive payouts.

2 Shows 1 Location

Over $6,500 in prizes!

Out of State Exhibitors Welcome!

Block & Bridle Cyclone ClassicCourtney Jass

[email protected]

shayla [email protected]

563-568-7643

Alpha Gamma Rho ShowdownMatt MClauglin [email protected]

712-304-0303

Brandon ledger [email protected]

641-919-4008

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Saturday, February 25 • 12:00 NooN

Awards: Grand Champion Steer ...........................................................................$1000 Reserve Grand Steer ..................................................................................$500 Grand Champion Heifer ........................................................................... $750 Reserve Grand Heifer ................................................................................$500Pre-Entry Postmark Deadline: Monday, February 6: $25 • Late Entries: $35

Registration: Friday, February 24:......................................................................7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, February 25: ...............................................................7:00 to 10:00 AM Show begins: ..........................................................................................12:00 Noon

General Information: Health and registration papers required. Generators encouraged. Room Blocks under Alpha Gamma Rho. Staurolite Inn and Suites, 605-692-3111 or Super 8 Motel, 605-692-6920 or Days Inn, 605-692-9471. Steers shown by weight and divided into English and Exotic. Heifers will be shown by age and breed. Breeds with 5 or more entries will show as a breed. Top 5 will be selected.

For more information, contact: David Becker: 712-203-0899 Dan Fehrman: 507-828-3985 Alpha Gamma Rho • 1929 8th St • Brookings, SD 57006

South Dakota State University

South DakotaState University

Awards: Grand Champion Heifer .........................................................................$1000 Reserve Grand Heifer ................................................................................$500 Grand Champion Steer ............................................................................. $750 Reserve Grand Steer ..................................................................................$500Pre-Entry Postmark Deadline: Monday, February 6: $25 • Late Entries: $35

Registration: Friday, February 24:......................................................................7:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday, February 25: ...............................................................7:00 to 10:00 AM Sunday, February 26: ................................................................... 6:30 to 7:30 AM Show begins: ...............................................................................................9:00 AM

The SDSU Block and Bridle invites you to join us for the 2012 Jackrabbit Classic, held in conjunction with the AGR Presidential Steer and Heifer Show.

General Information: Generators are encouraged. Health papers are required. Steers will be show according to hip height and heifers by age. Breed heifers and English steers must be accompanied by proper registration papers.

For more information, contact: Britney Kaufman: 605-480-1038 Taylor Geppert: 605-680-9504 SDSU Block and Bridle Club, Animal Science Complex Box 2170 • Brookings, SD 57007

SuNday, February 26 • 9:00 aM

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FITZ POL ZAZU Y82 Upgrade X Portia M208

14th Annual Production Sale Simmental • SimAngus • Club Calf

Bulls • Breds • Opens

Sunday, February 26 1:00 PM • Dunlap Livestock Auction

Larry Martin CattLe SaLeS Phone: 217-433-0242 larrymartinlivestock.com • [email protected] Schaben, Auctioneer .............................. 712-263-0755SaLe ConSuLtantS: Greg Miller ......................................................608-778-8785 Jim Suver ........................................................ 402-690-7354 Gary Ohlrichs ...................................................712-548-6481 Kirk Roecker .....................................................712-269-2162 John Sachau ........................712-265-1551 or 712-267-2200

Fitz Pol Brock Y988 Purebred Boxcar Bull

GA Meyer 019 Bred Heifer • Meyer 734 • AI’d to Dirty Harry 2

— Embryos —

JF 862U This donor sells! • Bred to Upgrade

3167 Bred Female • Sired by Hollywood Bred to Son of Ali

Jauer Laredo 930 437

Selling Meyer 734 embryos out of this Angus donor!

GA Ms Macho 954W

Selling embryos by Monopoly 2!

Catalog online February 1 at larrymartinlivestock.comor call to request a mailed catalog!

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March 31-april 1Champaign County Fairgrounds . Urbana, IL

Judge . TBA2012 IBA-Sanctioned Show . IBA Junior Rules will be followed

www.illinoishoofnhorn.comSaturday, March 318am Judging Contest check-in Cattle may begin arriving9am Judging Contest begins2-5pm Steer weigh-in and heifer registration

Sunday, april 18am Heifer Show, followed by Steer Show

General ruleS1. The Heifer & Steer Show is open to everyone.2. All heifers must have health papers meeting Illinois requirements.3. Electrical power is limited. Generators are encouraged.4. Entries accepted at show only.5. The University of Illinois Hoof-N-Horn Club is not liable for any accidents or losses.6. Bedding:Straw only, and exhibitors must clean up what they put down.7. No alcohol permitted on the fairgrounds.

Steer & heifer ruleS1. Steers & Heifers must be born after 1.1.11.2. Registration papers required on all animals.3. Crossbred heifers will be weighed for class breaks.4. Heifers will be shown by breed, youngest to oldest.5. Steers will be shown by breed and weight.6. Minimum of 5 head for a breed division.

$40/headSteers & heifers

alex head (217)-519-4299Katie King (217) 652- 0974Dustin aylesworth (217) 737-8792

$500Grand Champion

Steer & Heifer$300

Reserve GrandSteer & Heifer

$2003rd Overall

Steer & Heifer$50

Breed Champions$25

Breed ReservesClasses prorated

hotelS...Red Roof Inn . 217.352.0101Super 8 . 217.359.2388Days Inn . 217.356.6873Holiday Inn . 217.328.7900

directionS...I-74 to Lincoln Ave. (Exit 183). Gosouth three stoplights to Fairview.Go left (east) on Fairview.Fairgrounds will be on the left.

www.illinoishoofnhorn.com

entry feeS

contact

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Reserve Grand Champion Bull :: 2011 National Western :: 2011 Fort Worth Stock Show :: 2011 KeystoneGrand Champion Bull :: 2011 Ohio State Fair :: 2011 Indiana State Fair :: 2011 Eastern Ohio District ShowSpring Bull Calf Champion :: 2010 NAILE2011 ASA “All-American” Spring Bull CalfPLUS: Top Selling Lot, NWSS Sold $10,000+ of semen as a yearling

Lauren Czerwinski, Ownere: [email protected] p: 330-831-2850

Legit’s Wins:

Semen:$50/unit • Certificates: $0 (Included) Available through owner and Cattle Visions. :: DenveR SPeCiAL! $40/unit! Denver semen available from owner.

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North MissouriProsPect steer & Heifer sHow

March 3rd, 2012Livingston co. fairgrounds

chillicothe, Mocheck in: 8:00 - 10:00 am

show starts: 11:00 amEntry Fee $35/head for both days • Bedding included

No Pre-entryMccA Points show

open to all 4-H & ffA members

Prize Moneyover $2,100 payout!

Plus 60% to class placements.Picking top 5 overall!

classesSteer Breed & Crossbred Classes by weight.

Heifer Breed & Crossbred Classes by age.registration Papers required to show in a breed.

Heifers must be born betweenseptember 2010 & July 2011

Heifers show first, followed by steers.

contactsDavid walker 660-646-6200 or 646-5472

Dewayne Mccauslin 660-646-5165

5tH ANNuAL

Green & Gold Classicsteer & Heifer sHow

March 4th, 2012Livingston co. fairgroundschillicothe, Mocheck in: 7:00 - 8:00 amshow starts: 10:00 amEntry Fee $35/head for both days • Bedding includedNo Pre-entryMccA Points show

Prize Money$1,000: champion steer and Heifer$500: reserve steer and Heifer• Sullivan Supply Trailer will be present.Bedding for sale at the fairgrounds.

chillicothe hotelsBest Western 660-646-0572super 8 660-646-7888Grand river inn 660-646-6590comfort suites 660-646-9900

contactsKeaton Lundquist 641-344-7952 curt rennison 660-707-2640

OpEn TO ExHiBiTOrS FrOm all STaTES!two sHows:

oNe weeKeND!

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SponSored by AlphA GAmmA rho FrAternity • UniverSity oF miSSoUri-ColUmbiA

February 3-5, 2012

18th Annual

$ Prize Money &Overall Prize MOneyFor Market Animals & Breeding Heifers

Grand ChaMPiOns: $2,000reserve Grand ChaMPiOns: $1,000

3rd Overalls: $5004th Overalls: $3505th Overalls: $250

Breed Champions $75 • Breed Reserves $50

Prizes will be awarded to breed champions in the heifer and steer shows in both Open and Missouri Divisions.

No Straw Allowed!! Only wood chips or sawdust.

Due to limited space, we will not allow any exhibitor to reserve stalls. They are strictly on a first come, first served basis. A stall is not considered yours until your

cattle are in it!

entry Fee: $40/head$50/head late entry fee

Pre-registered entries must be postmarked by Janu-ary 10, 2012. Late entries accepted up to time of show

check-in.

Open to all junior exhibitors 21 years of age and under.

Heifers must be in place by 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 3rd. Steers must be in place by

9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4th.

To download entry forms or for more information, go to www.mizzouagr.com

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT CHAIRMAN: Chase Heath 660-651-9734 [email protected] or Michael Gillum 660-216-5424 [email protected]

Mail entries to: 602 S. College, Columbia, MO 65201

boone County Fairgrounds • Columbia, moJudge: Brigham Stewart

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Advertising Deadlines ................................................................274American Royal ...................................................................... 68-74Arkansas State Fair ............................................................. 170-171Badger Kick-Off Classic .......................................................... 75-79Between The Pages: Ag Barns ............................................ 237-239Big E .............................................................................................163Bouncing Checks & Bad Guys ............................................ 234-235Brad Hook B.S. ............................................................................256Brown Palace ...............................................................................241Business Minded .........................................................................246Calf Quest .............................................................................. 95-103Coming Events ............................................................................255Cow Palace .......................................................................... 104-105Entertainment .............................................................................227Georgia National Fair ......................................................... 118-125Heart O’ Texas Fair ............................................................. 228-232Heart Of It All ...................................................................... 156-162Hoosier Beef Congress ............................................................ 80-85Index of Advertisers....................................................................274Junior Nebraska Cattlemen ........................................................207Louisiana State Fair ............................................................ 130-131

MCCA ............................................................................................94Michigan Winter Classic .................................................... 164-169Miner County (SD) Calf Show ........................................... 114-117Minnesota Beef Expo ......................................................... 106-108Muskingum County (Ohio) Fall Classic ............................ 138-139NAILE .................................................................................. 179-206NECC Classic ....................................................................... 109-113North Carolina State Fair ................................................... 126-129OCCA ................................................................................... 152-155Ohio State AGR Holiday Classic......................................... 172-178Oklahoma National ............................................................. 135-137On & Off The Circuit ........................................................... 244-245Professor To Producer ................................................................236SC Announcements ....................................................................243SC Flashback ...............................................................................243SC Outdoors ................................................................................242State Fair of Texas ................................................................... 86-93Subscription Form ......................................................................249Tech Trends .................................................................................240The Big Picture .................................................................... 248-249The Life Of An Ag Girl ................................................................258TJLA Fall Classic ................................................................. 140-151Top 10 List ...................................................................................120Virginia State Fair ............................................................... 132-134Winter Management ........................................................... 250-254

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Marketing ............................ 233Sire Promotion.................... 257

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Robert Alden, Hamilton, Mo., Brent Murphy, Houstonia, Mo., Jeff Sargent, Denison, Texas, & Jim Williams, Boling, Texas •

JUNIOR HeifersGrAnD

• Grand Champion & Champion ShorthornpluS heifer •exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

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Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, ex-hibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Karey Howes, Taneytown, Md.

Reserve Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Jessica Middleswarth, Torrington, Wyo.

Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Clayton Stevenson, Brenham, Texas.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhib-ited by Michelle Keyes, Springfield, Neb.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kyler Juergens, Celina, Texas.

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Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Abby Hendrickson, Adair, Okla.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhib-ited by Victoria Albrecht, Arlington, SD.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Mitchell Udell, Sioux City, Iowa.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Haley Becking, Florence, SD.

Reserve MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Chyann Smith, Storm Lake, Iowa.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Reece Klug, Columbus, Neb.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Jamie Limes, Rising Sun, Ohio.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Cole Clanton, Bucyrus, Kan.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Jake Bloomberg, Berwick, Ill.

Reserve Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Zach Henthorn, Fleming, Ohio.

Champion Perc.-Simmental Heifer, exhib-ited by McKenzie Strickland, Shawnee, Okla.

Reserve Perc.-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by McKenzie Strickland, Shawnee, Okla.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Kimberlee Cull, Oakland, Neb.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa. BA

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Champion Angus Female, exhibited by Margaret Spencer, Gibbon, Neb..

Reserve Champion Angus Female, exhib-ited by Trista Bates, Manhattan, Mont.

Champion Charolais Female, exhibited by Gregory Connell, Eugene, Mo.

Reserve Champion Charolais Female, ex-hibited by Jeht Stateler, Hoskins, Neb.

Champion Gelbvieh Female, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Female, exhib-ited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Champion Balancer Female, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

Reserve Champion Balancer Female, exhibited by LeDoux Ranch, Agenda, Kan.

Champion Hereford Female, exhibited by Edy Brainard, Canadian, Texas.

Reserve Champion Hereford Female, exhibited by Korbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill.

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Champion Limousin Female, exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle, Platteville, Colo.

Reserve Champion Limousin Female, exhibited by Wies, Heart Felt, and Edwards.

Champion LimFlex Female, exhibited by Magness and Coyote Hills.

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Reserve Champion LimFlex Female, exhib-ited by Abby Hendrickson, Adair, Okla.

Champion Maine-Anjou Female, exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Female, exhibited by Mitchell Udell, Sioux City, Iowa.

Champion MaineTainer Female, exhibited by Haley Becking, Florence, SD.

Reserve MaineTainer Female, exhibited by Chyann Smith, Storm Lake, Iowa.

Champion Salers Female, exhibited by Breanna Duncan, Marlow, Okla.

Reserve Champion Salers Female, exhibited by Ashley Nicole Salyers, Billings, Mo.

Champion Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Jamie Limes, Rising Sun, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Reece Klug, Columbus, Neb.

Reserve Champion Simmental Female, exhibited by Katlyn Ruth, Iowa City, Iowa.

Champion Perc.-Simm. Female, exhibited by McKenzie Strickland, Shawnee, Okla.

Reserve Champion Perc.-Simm. Female, exhibited by Connor Rogers, Elk City, Okla.

Champion ShorthornPlus Female, exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Female, exhibited by Cole Clanton, Bucyrus, Kan.

Champion Simmental Female, exhibited by Hartman/Goddard, Tecumseh, Neb.

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• October 16-30, 2011 • Kansas City, Mo. • Judge: Tyrone Hullinger, Harris, Mo. •

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• Grand Champion Steer •exhibited by Elizabeth Jones, Williamsburg, Iowa.

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• Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Jake Keppy, Durant, Iowa.

• reServe Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Daniel Newnum, Kingman, Ind.

• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Madison Belcher, Texico, NM.

• reServe Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Sierra Martin, Mason, Texas.

• Grand Champion market lamb •exhibited by

Mackenzie Fruchey, Fayette, Ohio.

• reServe Grand Champion market lamb •

exhibited by Samantha Raute, Carmel, Ind.

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Livestock JudgingGrAnD

1St plaCe team overall: Texas Tech UniversityBrady Ragland, Brandi Capps, Kody Lucherk, Clay Burson, Jordan Clem. Coach: Rathman.2nd: Texas A&M University - Caleb Boardman, Cody Marburger, Ryan Smoes, Brad Brundage, T.J. Skinner.3rd: Western Illinois University - Greg Krahn, Emily Griffiths, Brant Smith, Miles Toenyes, Linzey Terrill.4th: California State University, Chico - Greg Krahn, Emily Griffiths, Brant Smith, Miles Toenyes, Linzey Terrill.5th: Oklahoma State University - Casey Hilmes, Logan James, Katie Lents, Tyler White, Stephanie Willis.

Senior

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top 10 individualS overall: 1. Jordan Baumgartner, California State University-Chico2. Linzey Terrill, Western Illinois University3. Emily Griffiths, Western Illinois University4. Brandi Capps, Texas Tech University5. Ryan Smoes, Texas A & M University6. Jordan Clem, Texas Tech University7. Rachael Guidry, University, Arkansas8. Miles Toenyes, Western Illinois University9. Clay Burson, Texas Tech University10. Meg Drake, Kansas State University

Senior JuniorJUnior

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1St plaCe team overall: Redlands Community CollegeCollin Listen, Brock Herren, Dalton Newell, Kass Pfieffer, Tyler Boles. Coach: Elliott/Winter/Reed.2nd: Black Hawk East - Stephen Gentry, Jon Heaton, Jared Huffer, Sam Mattingly, Nick Riecke.3rd: Butler Community College - Maverick Squires, Taylor Graham, Alyson Moore, Kinzie Selke, Jared Wynn.4th: Connors State College - Lindsay Bowman, Blake Davis, Claire Martin, Laine Martin, Jordan Richburg.5th: Blinn College - Lane Halfmann, Zach Davis, Taylor Halliburton, Justin James, Keaton Podd.

top 10 individualS overall: 1. Maverick Squires, Butler Community College2. Jon Heaton, Black Hawk East3. Marcassa Goodwin, Fort Scott Community College4. Brittany Smith, Fort Scott Community College5. Dalton Newell, Redlands Community College6. Seth Miller, Lake Land College7. Catharine Koroulis, Casper College8. Kass Pfieffer, Redlands Community College9. Tyler Loschen, Lincoln Land Community College10. Tyler Boles, Redlands Community College

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn angus heifer •exhibited by Jessica Radcliffe, Weston, Wisc.

• 3rd Overall & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn simmental heifer •exhibited by Jake Bloomberg, Berwick, Ill.

BREEDINGHeifers

• December 3-4, 2011 • West Allis, Wisc. • Judge: Ernie Wallace, Stotts City, Mo., & Scott Bush, Brittan, SD •graNd

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by Luke Elder, Dunlap, Iowa.

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• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn shOrthOrn heifer •exhibited by Derek Humphrey, Dixon, Ill.

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Jared Radcliffe, Weston, Wisc.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Gracie Danner, West Liberty, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhib-ited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Payton Vogel, Hartley, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Point Creek, Newton, Wisc.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, ex-hibited by Mallory Bormann, Algona, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, ex-hibited by Garret Kietzman, Clinton, Wisc.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Emma Brost, Walworth, Wisc.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Patrick Foley, Pearl City, Ill.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Derek Richie, Buckingham, Ill.

Champion Perc.-Simmental Heifer, exhibit-ed by Sarah Lilesand, Sheboygan Falls, Wisc.

Reserve Champion Perc.-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Bailey Boicken, Momence, Ill.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Kenton Lain, Corydon, Iowa.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Taylor Hett, Fort Morgan, Colo.BA

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer •exhibited by Chase Heath, Moberly, Mo.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn CharOlais steer •exhibited by James Gradert, Geneseo, Ill.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer •exhibited by Gracie Russell, Prescott, Iowa.

MARKETAnimals

• December 3-4, 2011 • West Allis, Wisc. • Judge: Ernie Wallace, Stotts City, Mo., & Scott Bush, Brittan, SD •graNd

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer •exhibited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

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Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Andy Klouda, Mt. Vernon, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Gretchen Simpson, Alexis, Ill.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Austin Wenck, East Troy, Ill.

Reserve Chianina Steer, exhibited by Jessica & Jared Webster, Rurinells, Iowa.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Hunter Dischler, Richland Center, Wisc.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhib-ited by Jack Henderson, East Troy, Wisc.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Erica Thote, Fairmont, Minn.

Champion MaineTainer Steer, exhibited by Gavin Mulder, Jackson, Minn.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Steer, exhibited by Paige Poad, Lone Rock, Wisc.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Kelsey Richie, Buckingham, Ill.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Alexa Bader, Monroe, Wisc.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Sarah Fritz, Harvard, Ill.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Alex Alliger, Gowrie, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhib-ited by Cameron Choate, Reedsburg, Wisc.BA

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Reserve Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Reed McCormick, Pleasantville, Iowa.

Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Maddy Udell, Sioux City, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer, exhib-ited by Macey Gorestska, Corydon, Iowa.

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• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn angus heifer •exhibited by Catherine Knebel.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn shOrthOrn heifer •exhibited by Autumn Robison.

BREEDINGHeifers

• December 2-4, 2011 • Indianapolis, Ind. •

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• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer •exhibited by Becca Chamberlain.

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• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by Delaney Vickery.

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Kade Patton.

Champion Belted Galloway Heifer, exhibited by Alexandra Abney.

Reserve Champion Belted Galloway Heifer, exhibited by Douglas Abney.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kallie Knott.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Josh Collisi.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Auburn Harvey.

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer, exhibited by Jarid Adams.

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer, exhibited by Kelsie Waitt.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Catherine Knebel.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Payton Farmer.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Mark Blake.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Rebecca Diehm.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Kuhn.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Parker Reed. BA

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Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Christina Lessig.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Brandon Ames.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Ty Craig.

Champion Red Poll Heifer, exhibited Dane Miller.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Xavier Ferris.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Hunter Prescott.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Jon Starkey.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Claire Trennepohl.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Hailey Hedrick.

Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Kylie Blanding.

Reserve Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Maverick Dwenger.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Brittany Fisher.

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• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn CharOlais steer •exhibited by Bailey Rist.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer •exhibited by Bailey Rist.

MARKETAnimals

• December 2-4, 2011 • Indianapolis, Ind. •

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• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer •exhibited by Chloe Martin.

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Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Haley Fulk.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Braden Reece.

Champion Belted Galloway Steer, exhibited by Alexandra Abney.

Reserve Champion Belted Galloway Steer, exhibited by Angela Abney.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Baylee Allen.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Kayla Newsom.

Champion Gelbvieh Steer, exhibited by Kelsie Wiatt.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Clayton Main.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Kylee McFatridge.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Devan Cox.

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Mikaela Conley.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Chloe Martin.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Rachael Rogers.

Champion Red Poll Steer, exhibited by Michael Marshall.BA

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Reserve Champion Red Poll Steer, exhibited by Colton Miller.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Ross House.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Tracey Clifford.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Caleb Streitmatter.

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• Sept. 30 - Oct. 23, 2011 • Dallas, Texas • Prospect Judge: Ryan Rathman, Lubbock, Texas •

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• Grand Champion & Champion Shorthorn Steer •exhibited by Colton Shackelford, Prosper, Texas.

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• reServe Grand Champion & Champion Simmental Steer •exhibited by Nathan Hilburn, Denver City, Texas.

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Reserve Champion Brahman Steer, exhibited by Kase Clark, Kenedy, Texas.

Champion Brangus Steer, exhibited by Raegan Miller, Abbott, Texas.

Reserve Champion Brangus Steer, exhib-ited by Grayson Yates, Waxahachie, Texas.

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Cody Kimbro, Paradise, Texas.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Ashtyn Carr, Celina, Texas.

Champion Brahman Steer, exhibited by Madelaine Caughron, Midland, Texas.

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Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Colton Shackelford, Prosper, Texas.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Dylan Moore, Paradise, Texas.

Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Reagan Troxtell, Howe, Texas.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhib-ited by Caeley Cody, Weatherford, Texas.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Allie Henrie, Wolfforth, Texas.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhib-ited by Trenton Whan, McKinney, Texas.

Champion Polled Hereford Steer, exhibited by J.D. Schnitker, Turkey, Texas.

Reserve Polled Hereford Steer, exhibited byAaron Wellborn, Paradise, Texas.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Hanna Honnea, Melissa, Texas.

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Anna Seeley, Hearne, Texas.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Kaimi Williams, O’Donnell, Texas.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Madeline Little, Abbott, Texas.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Steer, exhibited by Kaimi Williams, O’Donnell, Texas.

Reserve Santa Gertrudis Steer, exhibited by Katelyn Underwood, New Braunfels, Texas.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Tyler Kelly, Tyler, Texas. BA

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Champion Simbrah Steer, exhibited by Catelyn Johnston, Loraine, Texas.

Reserve Simbrah Steer, exhibited by Calvin Ray Welper, Shallowater, Texas.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Hank Honnea, Prosper, Texas.

Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Mason E. Maddox, Colorado City, Texas.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Dylan Moore, Paradise, Texas.

Champion ABC Steer, exhibited by Noah Stockman, DeLeon Texas.

Reserve Champion ABC Steer, exhibited by Kendyl White, Blue Ridge, Texas.

Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Clayton Stevenson, Brenham Texas.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Emery Geye, Rising Star, Texas.

Champion Beefmaster Heifer, exhibited by Shawn Skaggs, DeLeon, Texas.

Reserve Champion Beefmaster Heifer, exhibited by Ethan Saye, Pilot Point, Texas.BA

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Champion Brahman Heifer, exhibited by Haley Herzog, Robinson, Texas.

Reserve Champion Brahman Heifer, exhib-ited by Winston Walters, Brenham, Texas.

Champion Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Alexandra Wilson, Fairview, Texas.

Reserve Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Alexandra Acord, Madisonville, Texas.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Amanda Tinkle, Tomball, Texas.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kyler Juergens, Celina, Texas.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Kaine Warnken, Schulenberg, Texas.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhib-ited by Michael Hawes, Crandall, Texas.

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, exhib-ited by Edy Brainard, Canadian, Texas.

Reserve Polled Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Kaine Warnken, Schulenberg, Texas.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by McKinley Begert, Allison, Texas.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhib-ited by Troy Holdman, Sundown, Texas.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Dulcie Fields, Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Brittany Krueger, Wills Point, Texas.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Chessie Garrett, Mount Pleasant, Texas. BA

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Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, ex-hibited by Audrey Daniel, Woodson, Texas.

Champion Red Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Audrey Acord, Madisonville, Texas.

Reserve Red Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Alexandra Acord, Madisonville, Texas.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer, exhibited by Kayla Threet, Ennis, Texas.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Cameron Fallon, Denison, Texas.

Reserve Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Blake Madewell, Commerce, Texas.

Reserve Champion Simbrah Heifer, exhib-ited by Mary Kate Walters, Brenham,Texas.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Emory Geye, Rising Star, Texas.

Reserve Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Dulcie Fields, Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Champion ORB Heifer, exhibited by Emily Jenkins, Crandall, Texas.

Reserve Champion ORB Heifer, exhibited by Richie DeMoss, Bowie, Texas.

Champion ORAB Heifer, exhibited by Kelly Garrett, Cuero, Texas.

Reserve Champion ORAB Heifer, exhibited by Ari Montemayor, Laredo, Texas.BA

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• Sept. 30 - Oct. 23, 2011 • Dallas, Texas • Market Judge: Jack Ward, Kansas City, Mo. •

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exhibited by Flint Newman, Stanton, Texas.

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• Champion liGhtweiGht CroSSbred Steer •exhibited by Alexis Wagner, San Antonio, Texas. • reServe Champion liGhtweiGht CroSSbred Steer •

exhibited by Zoee Jeffrey, Sweetwater, Texas.

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• Champion liGhtweiGht ameriCan Steer •exhibited by Hannah Browning, Bremond, Texas.

• Champion liGhtweiGht britiSh Steer •exhibited by Madisson Garza, Stanton, Texas.

• Champion heavyweiGht ameriCan Steer •exhibited by Samuel Moczygemba, Floresville, Texas.

• Champion heavyweiGht britiSh Steer •exhibited by Tyler Lettunich, DeLeon, Texas.

• reServe Champion liGht-weiGht ameri-Can Steer •exhibited by Tyler Klatte, Brenham, Texas.

• reServe Champion liGht-weiGht britiSh Steer •exhibited by Tanner Schwartz, Brenham, Texas.

• reServe Cham-pion heavy-

weiGht ameri-Can Steer •exhibited by

Tyler Schilling, Farwell, Texas.

• reServe Champion

heavyweiGht britiSh Steer •

exhibited by Justin Rico,

Santo, Texas.

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• Sept. 30 - Oct. 23, 2011 • Dallas, Texas •

• Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Madeline Baker, Stanton, Texas.

• reServe Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Rylie McKinney, Navasota, Texas.

• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Cuatro Schauer, Beeville, Texas.

• reServe Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Rachel Kaplan, Robstown, Texas.

• Grand Champion market lamb •exhibited by

Robert Hargrove, Stephenville, Texas.

• reServe Grand Champion market lamb •

exhibited by Jadie Hargrove, Stephenville, Texas.

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Missouriwww.missouriclubcalfassoc.com

2011-12 Junior Board

Club Calf Association

Advi

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• Samantha Graves 11795 Liv. 228, Chillicothe, MO 64601H: 660-646-1242 • C: [email protected]

• Michelle Koelling • 573-694-162212579 Audrain Road 757Laddonia, MO [email protected]

MissouriClubCalfAssociationOne exhibitor per form. One subscription to The Show Circuit magazine per MCCA household.First exhibitor in a family: $35. Each additional family member (brother/sister) may join for $30/each.

Name: ______________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________

Home Phone: _______________________________ Exhibitor Cell: _______________________________

Parent Cell: _______________________________ Email: _________________________________________

Age: _________ Date of Birth: _________________________ Today’s Date: _________________________

Please circle which division(s) in which you plan to participate: Steer Heifer Showmanship

Is this your first year as an MCCA member? Circle one: Yes No

Total Dues: $ _________ Circle one: Cash Check Make checks payable to MCCA.

No poiNts AccuMulAte uNtil dues Are pAid iN full.

MAil to: MCCA - Attn. Samantha Graves11795 Liv 228, Chillicothe, MO 64601

Or turn in at MCCA booth during MU-AGR in Columbia.

NorthEast District:Brianne [email protected]

SouthEast District:Clayton [email protected]

Central District: Evan [email protected]

South Central District: Chris [email protected]

NorthWest District: Rachael [email protected]

SouthWest District: Clayton [email protected]

At Large (PRESIDENT): Layne [email protected]

At Large: Bailey [email protected]

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn perCentage-Simmental heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Sam Wallace.

• 3rD Overall & ChampiOn anguS heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Ashlyn Richardson.

• 4th Overall & reServe ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (Day 1) •

exhibited by Devin Stout.

HEIFERSDay 1

• November 5-6, 2011 • Columbia, Mo. •

GRaND

• granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Elizabeth Heaton.

GRaND

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• reServe granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •

exhibited by Dakota Holtkamp.

ReseRVe

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• 5th Overall & reServe ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (Day 2) •exhibited by Bryton Voss.

• 3rD Overall & ChampiOn perCentage-Simmental heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •

exhibited by Sam Wallace.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn COmpOSite CharOlaiS heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •

exhibited by Aiden Kleinman.

HEIFERSDay 2

• November 5-6, 2011 • Columbia, Mo. •

GRaND

• granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Elizabeth Heaton.

GRaND

ReseRVe

• reServe granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (DayS 1 & 2) •

exhibited by Dakota Holtkamp.

ReseRVe

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Atley Kleinman.

Champion Comp. Charolais Heifer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Justin Pfeifer.

Champion Chianina Heifer (Day 1), exhibited by Holly England.

Champion Chianina Heifer (Day 2), exhibited by Courney Venhorst.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Taylor Loges.

Champion Hereford Heifer (Day 1), exhibited by Tyler Gerke.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (Day 1) & Champion (Day 2),

exhibited by Cole Murphy.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (Day 2), exhibited by Dustin Daehn.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (Day 2), exhibited by Jake Nikkel.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Rubel Show Cattle.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Reed Shockley

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (Day 1) & Re-serve (Day 2), exhibited by Wyatt Collard.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (Day 1), exhibited by Jake Nikkel.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (Day 2), exhibited by Tyler Alden.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (Day 1) & Reserve (Day 2), exhibited by Ben Nikkel. BA

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Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (Day 1) & Champion (Day 2),

exhibited by Tess Steckline.

Champion Simmental Heifer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Mark Moriondo.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Mikayla Storck.

Reserve Champion Perc.-Simmental Heifer (Day 1), exhibited by Olivia Loges.

Reserve Champion Perc.-Simmental Heifer (Day 2), exhibited by Jared Anstine.

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Specializing in shows, fairs, andon-farm cattle portraits.

Pearl Walthall1051 NE 500

Windsor, MO 65360660-647-2009

www.pearlspics.com

Official photographer of the Missouri State Fair

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• 5th Overall & reServe ChampiOn maine-anjOu Steer (Day 1) •exhibited by Tyler Frasher.

• 3rD Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu Steer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Ashlyn Richardson.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn Simmental Steer (DayS 1 & 2) •

exhibited by Morgan Collard.

PROSPECTSTEERSDay 1

• November 5-6, 2011 • Columbia, Mo. •

GRaND

• granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOSSbreD Steer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

GRaND

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• reServe granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOSSbreD Steer (DayS 1 & 2) •

exhibited by Mackenzie Mawson.

ReseRVe

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn market heifer (Day 2) •exhibited by Taylor Etzel.

• 3rD Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu Steer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Ashlyn Richardson.

• 4th Overall & reServe ChampiOn CrOSSbreD Steer (DayS 1 & 2) •

exhibited by Mackenzie Mawson.

PROSPECTSTEERSDay 2

• November 5-6, 2011 • Columbia, Mo. •

GRaND

• granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOSSbreD Steer (DayS 1 & 2) •exhibited by Kayla Morrow.

GRaND

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• reServe granD ChampiOn & ChampiOn Chianina Steer (Day 2) •

exhibited by Callie Mawson.

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Champion Charolais Steer (Day 1) & Reserve (Day 2),

exhibited by Courtney Venhorst.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer (Day 1) & Champion (Day 2),

exhibited by Cole Murphy.

Champion Chianina Steer (Day 1) &Reserve (Day 2),

exhibited by Kori McLaughlin.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer (Day 1), exhibited by Jaden Riley.

Champion Limousin Steer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Blane Steckline.

Champion Shorthorn Steer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Taylor Goering.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Taylor Nikkel.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Taylor Goering.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer (Days 1 & 2), exhibited by Taylor Goering.

Champion Market Heifer (Day 1), exhibited by Emma Clark.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer (Day 1), exhibited by Kelley Rosemann.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer (Day 2), exhibited by Devon Stout.

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• 5th Overall market animal (Day 1) •exhibited by Walker McDermott.

• 3rD Overall market animal (Day 1) •exhibited by Callie Mawson.

• 4th Overall market animal (Day 1) •exhibited by Bill Jennings.

MARKETANIMALS

Day 1

• November 5-6, 2011 • Columbia, Mo. •

GRaND

• granD ChampiOn market animal (Day 1) •exhibited by Grace Riley.

GRaND

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• reServe granD ChampiOn market animal (Day 1) •exhibited by Blane Steckline.

ReseRVe

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• 5th Overall market animal (Day 2) •exhibited by Reed Shockley.

• 3rD Overall market animal (Day 2) •exhibited by Blane Steckline.

• 4th Overall market animal (Day 2) •exhibited by Walker McDermott.

MARKETANIMALS

Day 2

• November 5-6, 2011 • Columbia, Mo. •

GRaND

• granD ChampiOn market animal (Day 2) •exhibited by Noah Riley.

GRaND

ReseRVe

• reServe granD ChampiOn market animal (Day 2) •exhibited by Grace Riley.

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CLASSIC Steers

October 12-23, 2011 • San Francisco, Calif. • Judge: Travis Pembrook, Fairview, Okla.

Grand

• Grand Champion & Champion anGus heifer •exhibited by Hailey Traynham, Maxwell, Calif.

Grand

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• Grand Champion steer •exhibited by Nicole Hefner, Springville, Calif.

Grand

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• reserve Grand & Champion hereford heifer •

exhibited by Megan Albers, Bend, Calif.

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• reserve Grand Champion steer •exhibited by

Kohl Bright, Legrand, Calif.

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Alexius Watje, Oakdale, Calif.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Nicole Reis, Gridley, Calif.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Nicole Hefner, Springville, Calif.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Michael Matteson, Arbuckle, Calif.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Grant Sardella, Winton, Calif.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Brandon Machado, Winton, Calif.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Mazie Macfarlane, Sheridan, Calif.

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exhibited by Rio Pagliaro, Sonoma, Calif.

• reserve Grand Champion market Lamb •exhibited by Josh Mendez, Nipomo, Calif.

• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Baylee CoCalifgne, Tulare, Calif.

• reserve Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Erin Johnson, Galt, Calif.

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• October 20-23, 2011 • St. Paul, Minn.

GRanD

• Grand Champion & Champion Simmental heifer •exhibited by Dana Kuelbs, Grey Eagle, Minn.

GRanD

ReseRVe

• reServe Grand Champion & Champion foundation Simmental heifer •exhibited by Hunter Aggen, Harmony, Minn.

ReseRVe

Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Matt Purfeerst, Fairbault, Minn.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhib-ited by Caroline Mayer, Peterson, Minn.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wisc.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Rachel Nelson, Rice, Minn.

Reserve Comp. Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Alexis Kubista, Owatonna, Minn.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Anna Schoen, Menomonie, Wisc.

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Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhib-ited by Trevor Johnson, Centerville, SD.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Zachary Greiman, Graner, Iowa.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Kailey Eskildsen, Northwood, Iowa.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Nicole Johnson, Carpenter, Iowa.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Lakyn Lind, Rushford, Minn.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Joseph O’Sullivan, Maple Lake, Minn.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Katie Meyer, Hokah, Minn.

Reserve ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by John Donnelly, Farmington, Minn.

Champion South Devon Heifer, exhibited by Lane Giess, Pierz, Minn.

Reserve South Devon Heifer, exhibited by Josh Vander Molen, Pella, Iowa.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Nicole Peckham, Clark, SD.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Michael Brual, W. Concord, Minn.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Jason May, Randolph, Minn. BA

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• October 20-23, 2011 • St. Paul, Minn.

GRanD

• Grand Champion proSpeCt Steer •exhibited by Erica Thate, Fairmont, Minn.

GRanD

photo not aVailaBle• Grand Champion market Steer •

exhibited by Collin Grass, LeRoy, Minn.

ReseRVe

• reServe Grand Champion market Steer •

exhibited by Ashley Beer, Canton, SD.

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• reServe Grand Champion proSpeCt Steer •

exhibited by Sara Weber, Lake Benton, Minn.

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NECC

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn Chiangus heifer •exhibited by Bailey Wagner, Albion, Neb.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn mainetainer heifer •exhibited by Mallory Bormann, Algona, Iowa.

• 4th Overall & reserve mainetainer heifer •exhibited by Sammie Pallas, Ft. Calhoun, Neb.

BREEDINGHeifers

• November 25-26, 2011 • Norfolk, Neb. • Judges: Blake Bloomberg, Stillwater, Okla., & Krisha Custis, Saratoga, Wyo. •GRaND

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

GRaND

REsERVE

• reserve grand & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by Kendall Shaw, Odgen, Iowa.

REsERVE

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• 5th Overall & reserve ChampiOn market heifer •exhibited by Kade Killmer, Perry, Iowa.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer •exhibited by Walker McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn market heifer •exhibited by Conrad Schelkopf, Geneva, Neb.

MARKETAnimals

• November 25-26, 2011 • Norfolk, Neb. • Judges: Blake Bloomberg, Stillwater, Okla., & Krisha Custis, Saratoga, Wyo. •GRaND

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer •exhibited by Kayla Morrow, Bronaugh, Mo.

GRaND

REsERVE

• reserve grand & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer •exhibited by Beau Bremer, St. Edward, Neb.

REsERVE

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Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Erin Steele, Anita, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by MaKarlie Smith, Charter Oak, Iowa.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Tayler Gall, Clarkson, Neb.

Champion Composite Char. Heifer, exhib-ited by Walker McDermott, Atlantic, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Composite Char. Heifer, exhibited by Jacey Wolff, Madison, Neb. BA

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• 6th Overall & ChampiOn fOundatiOn simm. heifer •exhibited by Braden Benes, Albion, Neb.

• 6th Overall & reserve ChampiOn simmental steer •exhibited by Dylan Beller, Leigh, Neb.

• 7th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer •exhibited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

• 7th Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu steer •exhibited by Erica Thate, Fairmont, Minn.

BREEDINGHeifers

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Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Dani Jo Stoltz, Mt. Vernon, SD.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Jesse Hoblyn, York, Neb.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Kim Huwaldt, Osmond, Neb.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Cade Austin, Milton, Wisc.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Cade Bracker, Underwood, Iowa.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by TaraLee Hudson, Belvidere, Neb.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Kaydee Caldwell, Edgar, Neb.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Tejlor Strope, O’Neill, Neb.

Reserve Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by MaKayla Smith, Charter Oak, Iowa.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Brady Bohlke, Kingsley, Iowa.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Silas Plate, North Loup, Neb.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Bryce Snedden, Grand Junction, Iowa.

Reserve Foundation Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.BA

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Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Paige Kipp, Yale, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Jacob Vallery, Plattsmouth, Neb.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhib-ited by Dana Hornung, Hubbard, Iowa.

Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Chaley Rath, Treynor, Iowa.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhib-ited by Hayden Vanmeter, Emerson, Iowa.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Hunter Dischler, Richland Center, Wisc.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Henry Greve, Wakefield, Neb.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Amanda Stratman, West Point, Neb.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Lacey Lauterbach, Van Meter, Iowa.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Tejlor Strope, O’Neill, Neb.

Reserve Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Bailey Schroeder, Beatrice, Neb.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Cale Went, Monroe, Neb.

Reserve ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Madison Snyder, Bloomfield, Iowa. BA

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer •exhibited by Blake Sweeter.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn ShOrthOrn heifer •exhibited by Halley Becking.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn perCentage Simmental heifer •

exhibited by Cagney Effling.

BREEDINGHeifers

• November 25, 2011 • Howard, SD • Judge: Cory Thomsen, Mitchell, SD •

GrAnD

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn anguS heifer •exhibited by Tyler Bush.

GrAnD

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• reServe grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by JC Forman.

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Garret Weber.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Caroline Hansen.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Savannah Vogel.

Champion Composite Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Blade Forman.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Lane Peterson.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by John Weber.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Ethan Johnson.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Garret Weber.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Colin Weidenbach.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Daniel Weidenbach.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Halley Becking.

Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Chesnery Effling.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Lane Miller.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Adam Eichacker. BA

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina Steer •exhibited by Kodee Beckett.

• 3rd Overall & 3rd plaCe CrOSSbred Steer •exhibited by Chagney Effling.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn market heifer •exhibited by Micha Lau.

MARKET Animals

• November 25, 2011 • Howard, SD • Judge: Cory Thomsen, Mitchell, SD •

GrAnD

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOSSbred Steer •exhibited by Maria Weber.

GrAnD

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• reServe grand ChampiOn & reServe ChampiOn CrOSSbred Steer •

exhibited by Tyler Bush.

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Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Brittany Bush.

Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Kaitlyn Ringgenberg.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by John Callies.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Lane Miller.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Allison Vandeerwall.

Champion MaineTainer Steer, exhibited by Kayla Struck.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Julianna Albrecht.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Savannah Vogel.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Wyatt Forbes.

Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Kylie Beare.

Champion Percentage-Simmental Steer, exhibited by Adam Eichacker.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Cody Forbes.

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn angus heifer •exhibited by Logan Steed.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn simmental heifer •exhibited by Gibson Priest.

• 4th Overall & reserve ChampiOn shOrthOrn heifer •

exhibited by Brandon Webb.

BREEDINGHeifers

• October 6-16, 2011 • Perry, Ga. • Judges: Joel Judge, San Luis Obispo, Calif. & Jim Williams, Boling, Texas •GraND

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by Lea Crump.

GraND

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• reserve grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn shOrthOrn heifer •exhibited by John Reasor.

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Pike Lynn.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Faith Turk.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Bradley Mitchell.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Dillon Frazier.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Lea Crump.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Gabe Brogdon.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Andy Chastain.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Arnold.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Maggie Dunn.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Hope Edwards.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Mason Hooper.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Hanna Panter.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Hannah Porter.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Nicholas Mobley.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Jackson Schieszer. BA

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Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Steven Cooper.

Champion Percentage Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Rob Veal.

Reserve Champion Percentage Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Abigail Allen.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Morgan Fondren.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Ertzberger.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Lori Edwards.

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The Falling Rock Tap House. Liquid dinner. Justin Mitchell

Sullivans. Great filet and fantastic martini(s). Not far from Stockyards, close to Coors Field. The Buckhorn Exchange offers great food, and their elk is wonderful. Becky Thompson

Breakfast: pretzel from the stand by the show ring. Lunch: Yards bar, Doc Holiday Burger. Dinner: Texas de Brazil. Craig Meyer

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn simmental steer •exhibited by Megan Crooms.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn CharOlais steer •exhibited by Bo Bailey.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina steer •exhibited by Cody Corbett.

MARKETSteers

• October 6-16, 2011 • Perry, Ga. • Judge: Jim Williams, Boling, Texas •

GraND

• grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn CrOssbred steer •exhibited by Adam Klingler.

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• reserve grand ChampiOn & reserve ChampiOn CrOssbred steer •

exhibited by Cal Pope.

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Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Hardy Cole Goodman.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Callie Craig.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Austin Saye.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Bo Bailey.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Adam Tawzer.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by John G. Sumner.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Cameron Carver.

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Callie Akins.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Ben Herring.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Tate Knight.

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• 5th Overall invitatiOnal heifer •exhibited by Hannah Barrett.

• 3rd Overall invitatiOnal heifer •exhibited by Hunter Wilson.

• 4th Overall invitatiOnal heifer •exhibited by Brett Dyer.

iNVitatioNalHeifers

• October 6-16, 2011 • Perry, Ga. • Judge: Frank Jackson, Minn. •

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• grand ChampiOn invitatiOnal heifer •exhibited by Austin Floyd.

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• reserve grand ChampiOn invitatiOnal heifer •exhibited by Wyatt Chandler.

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• 5th Overall invitatiOnal steer •exhibited by Wyatt Chandler.

• 3rd Overall invitatiOnal steer •exhibited by Anna Scott.

• 4th Overall invitatiOnal steer •exhibited by Courtney McPhail.

iNVitatioNalSteers

• October 6-16, 2011 • Perry, Ga. • Judge: Brant Poe, Texas •

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• grand ChampiOn invitatiOnal steer •exhibited by Conner Harris.

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• reserve grand ChampiOn invitatiOnal steer •exhibited by Megan Crooms.

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• October 6-16, 2011 • Perry, Ga. •

• grand ChampiOn market barrOw •exhibited by Griffin Long.

• grand ChampiOn market gilt •exhibited by Jaci Underwood.

• grand ChampiOn market wether •exhibited by Chase Roberts.

• grand ChampiOn market dOe •exhibited by Braile Dorsey.

• grand ChampiOn market lamb •exhibited by Austin Barker.

• reserve grand ChampiOn market lamb •

exhibited by Lane Goodroe.

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FEEDER Steers

• October 13-23, 2011 • Raleigh, NC • Patrick Gunn, West Lafayette, Ind. •

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• Grand Champion market Steer •exhibited by Bill Jones.

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• Grand Champion Feeder Steer •exhibited by Tony Crocker.

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• reServe Grand Champion market Steer •

exhibited by Bill Jones.

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• reServe Grand Champion Feeder Steer •

exhibited by Jessica Hefner.

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Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Colleen Jones.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Catherine Harward.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Morgan Rockwell.

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer, exhibited by Bethany Mackey.

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer, exhibited by Austin Teeter.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Rossie Blinson.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Alexis Eudy.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Colleen Jones.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Kennedy.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Kristen Fulton.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Carlie Piercy.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer, exhibited by Colt Sherrill.

Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer, exhibited by Lauren Sherrill.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Bill Jones.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Megan Moser. BA

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Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Carter.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Christy Rucker.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Carter.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Phillip Waters.

Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Holly Price.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Kelsi Cartwright.

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• October 13-23, 2011 • Raleigh, NC •

• Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Travis Cox.

• reServe Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Collin Blalock.

• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Kaelyn Mohrfeld.

• reServe Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Abigail Wilson.

• Grand Champion market Lamb •exhibited by Kayla Hampton.

• reServe Grand Champion market Lamb •

exhibited by Ridge Roberts.

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• October 27 - November 13, 2011 • Shreveport, La. • Judge: Dan Hoge, Glaba, Ill.

• Grand Champion market heifer •exhibited by Conner Galley.

• Grand Champion market Steer •exhibited by Nikki Dutil.

• Grand Champion proSpeCt Steer •exhibited by Grant Rocca.

• reServe Grand Champion market heifer •exhibited by Justin Granger.

• reServe Grand Champion market Steer •exhibited by Faith Guice.

• reServe Grand Champion proSpeCt Steer •exhibited by Logan Granger.

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• October 27 - November 13, 2011 • Shreveport, La. •

• Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Drew Mareaux.

• reServe Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Keri Landry.

• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Hunter Duval.

• reServe Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Garrett Miller.

• Grand Champion market Lamb •exhibited by Noah Menard.

• reServe Grand Champion market Lamb •

exhibited by Grant Racca.

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• 3rd Overall Heifer •exhibited by Stella Bradford

BREEDINGHeifers

• September 29 - October 9, 2011 • Doswell, Va. •

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• Grand CHampiOn Heifer •exhibited by Cole Kaufman

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• reserve Grand CHampiOn Heifer •exhibited by Cory Bennett

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• September 29 - October 9, 2011 • Doswell, Va. •

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• Grand CHampiOn market steer •exhibited by Meghan Nicholson

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• Grand CHampiOn feeder steer •exhibited by Breanna Tobin

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• reserve Grand CHampiOn market steer •

exhibited by John Thomas Heyl

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• reserve Grand CHampiOn feeder steer •

exhibited by Matthew Simpson

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• Grand CHampiOn market HOG •exhibited by Coleman Rosson

• reserve Grand CHampiOn market HOG •exhibited by Dylan Bennett

• Grand CHampiOn market GOat •exhibited by Sarah-Jane French

• reserve Grand CHampiOn market GOat •exhibited by Sarah-Jane French

• Grand CHampiOn market lamb •exhibited by

Hayley Blevins

• reserve Grand CHampiOn market lamb •

exhibited by Colby Redifer

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• November 18-19, 2011 • Elk City, Okla. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & Champion Composite Charolais heifer •exhibited by Kenlee Crouch.

GRAND

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• reserve Grand Champion & Champion anGus heifer •exhibited by Brock Courtney.

RESERVE

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Colby Branson.

Champion Brangus Heifer, exhibited by Book Langford.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Bailey Clure.

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Reserve Champion Composite Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Lindy Nowakowski.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Taylor Mouse.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Kody Silas.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Brock Courtney.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Justin Eck.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Austin Dupree.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Addison Dupree.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Lacie Underwood.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Dasha Sawyer.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Tessa Stehr.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Cooper Rogers.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Gabrielle Woods.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Baylee Beck.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Katie Alexander.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Mariah Sperle.BA

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Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Jacobey Post.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Tyson Anders.

Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Gabrielle Woods.

Reserve Champion Percentage-Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Gabrielle Woods.

Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Lauren Sheine.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Addison Dupree.

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• 3rd Overall heifer •exhibited by McCauley Family Cattle

• 4th Overall heifer •exhibited by Wesley Hatfield

BREEDINGHeifers

• November 5, 2011 • Zanesville, Ohio • Judge: Terry Johnson •

gRanD

• Grand ChampiOn heifer •exhibited by Wood & Company

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn heifer •exhibited by Tyson Woodard

REsERVE

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• 3rd Overall steer •exhibited by Mariah Hill

• 4th Overall steer •exhibited by Lance Utt

MARKETAnimals

• November 5, 2011 • Zanesville, Ohio • Judge: Terry Johnson •

gRanD

• Grand ChampiOn steer •exhibited by Jacque Knipe

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn steer •exhibited by Jonathan Barrett

REsERVE

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• 3rd Overall (a) & ChampiOn Beefmaster heifer (a) •exhibited by Ethan Saye.

• 3rd Overall (B), ChampiOn Beefmaster heifer (B), & reserve Beefmaster heifer (a) •

exhibited by Kallie Ellis.

AMERICANHeifers

• November 24-27, 2011 • Waco, Texas •

GRAND

• Grand ChampiOn (a&B) & ChampiOn aBC heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Kylee Smith.

GRAND

REsERVE

• reserve ChampiOn (a) & ChampiOn simBrah heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Victoria Villanova.

REsERVE

REsERVE

• reserve ChampiOn (B) & reserve ChampiOn aBC heifer (B) •exhibited by Chase Lillard.

REsERVE

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• 3rd Overall (a), ChampiOn anGus heifer (a), & reserve anGus (B) •exhibited by Clayton Stephenson.

BRITISHHeifers

• November 24-27, 2011 • Waco, Texas •

GRAND

• Grand ChampiOn (B) & ChampiOn red anGus heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Candance Tindale.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand ChampiOn (a), reserve Grand (B), &

ChampiOn herefOrd heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Tyler Allen.

GRAND

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn (a), 3rd Overall (B), & ChampiOn shOrthOrn heifer (a&B) •

exhibited by Myka Blissard.

REsERVE

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EXOTICHeifers

• November 24-27, 2011 • Waco, Texas •

GRAND

• Grand ChampiOn (a&B) & ChampiOn Chianina heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Kendra Elder.

GRAND

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn (a). 3rd Overall (B), & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a&B) •

exhibited by Delaney Klas.

REsERVE

REsERVE

• reserve Grand ChampiOn (B). 3rd Overall (a), & ChampiOn simmental heifer (a&B) •

exhibited by Emory Geye.

REsERVE

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Reserve Champion Beefmast Heifer (B), exhibited by Kallie West.

Champion Braford Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Tanner Miller.

Reserve Braford Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Ari Montemeyer.

Champion Brahman Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Haley Herzog.

Reserve Champion Brahman Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Kylie Patterson.

Champion Brangus Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Matthew Whipple.

Reserve Champion Brangus Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Tanner Miller.

Champion Braunvieh Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Andrew Duke.

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Heifer (A), exhibited by Faryn Fort.

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Heifer (B), exhibited by Molly Mirassou.

Champion Charolais Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Caitlyn Cunniff.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Zachary Hill.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (A), exhibited by Kallie Klas.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (B), exhibited by Leighton Robbins. BA

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Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Scott Schacherr.

Champion Polled Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Zoe Wilder.

Reserve Champion Polled Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Ashley Radde.

Champion Limousin Heifer (A), exhibited by Kelly Walton.

Champion Limousin Heifer (B), exhibited by Jake Roswell.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Leighton Chachere.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Braden Pittman.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Wesley Walker.

Champion Red Brahman Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Erin Acevedo.

Reserve Red Brahman Heifer (A), exhibited by Erin Acevedo.

Reserve Red Brahman Heifer (B), exhibited by Peyton Herzog.

Champion Red Brangus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Faryn Fort.

Reserve Champion Red Brangus Heifer (A), exhibited by Devyn Nash.

Reserve Champion Red Brangus Heifer (B), exhibited by Faryn Fort.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Taylor Terry.BA

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Reserve Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Sarah Patterson.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Dalton Russell.

Champion Simbravieh Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Megan Grant.

Reserve Champion Simbravieh Heifer (A), exhibited by Torri Merrifield.

Reserve Champion Simbravieh Heifer (B), exhibited by Megan Grant.

Reserve Champion Simbrah Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Samantha Nichols.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Peyton Pridemore.

Champion AOB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Dillon Elder.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Trey Hurst.

Champion OARB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Peyton Levien.

Champion ORB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Abby Geye.

Reserve Champion ORB Heifer (A), exhibited by Keaton Schulte.

Reserve Champion ORB Heifer (B), exhibited by Travis Goodrum. BA

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• 3rd Overall (a&B) & ChampiOn British steer •exhibited by Jade Jordan.

PROSPECTSteers

• November 24-27, 2011 • Waco, Texas •

GRAND

• Grand ChampiOn (a&B) & ChampiOn exOtiC steer •exhibited by Stock Martin.

GRAND

REsERVE

• reserve Grand ChampiOn (a&B) & reserve ChampiOn exOtiC steer •

exhibited by Justin Rico.

REsERVE

Champion American Steer, exhibited by Kendall Catching.

Reserve Champion American Steer, exhibited by Ty Fanders.

Reserve Champion British Steer, exhibited by Emily Kelly.

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• 5th Overall (B) & reserve ChampiOn aOB steer (a&B) •exhibited by Cody Caeley.

• 3rd Overall (a&B) & ChampiOn maine-anjOu steer (a&B) •

exhibited by Justin Rico.

• 4th Overall (a&B) & ChampiOn simmental steer (a&B) •exhibited by Hannah Gainer.

PROGRESSSteers

• November 24-27, 2011 • Waco, Texas •GRAND

• Grand ChampiOn (a&B) & ChampiOn Chianina steer (a&B) •exhibited by Delaney Klas.

GRAND

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• reserve Grand (a&B) & ChampiOn aOB steer (a&B) •exhibited by Stock Martin.

REsERVE

• 5th Overall (a) & ChampiOn CharOlais steer (a&B) •

exhibited by Cailey Cody.

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Champion Angus Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Peyton Herzog.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Kaylee Smith.

Champion Brahman Steer (A&B), exhibited by Collin Parker.

Reserve Champion Brahman Steer (A&B), exhibited by Kaitlyn Kemper.

Champion Brangus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Emily Stroman.

Reserve Champion Brangus Steer (A&B), exhibited by JW Allen.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer (A&B), exhibited by Justin Rico.

Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Tyler Allen.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Madilynn Priesmeyer.

Champion Polled Hereford Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Kiley Klas.

Reserve Polled Hereford Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Brianna Bugg.

Champion Limousin Steer (A&B), exhibited by Kendal Williams.

Reserve Champion Limousin Steer (A&B), exhibited by JT Lowery.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer (A), exhibited by Travis Goodrum.

Champion Red Angus Steer (A)& Reserve (B), exhibited by Haley Herzog.BA

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Reserve Champion Red Angus Steer (A)& Champion (B), exhibited by Tyler Vrazel.

Champion Santa Gertrudis Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Chase Lillard.

Reserve Santa Gertrudis Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Fauk Fletcher.

Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B), exhibited by Colton Shackleford.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B), exhibited by Harley Sargent.

Champion Simbrah Steer (A&B), exhibited by Emory Geye.

Reserve Champion Simbrah Steer (A&B), exhibited by Kennedy McFarland.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer (A), exhibited by Myka Blissard.

Champion ABC Steer (A&B), exhibited by Chase Lillead.

Reserve Champion ABC Steer (A&B), exhibited by Kelli Tiemann.

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• November 24-27, 2011 • Waco, Texas •

• 3rd Overall market hOG •exhibited by Peyton Hill.

• 3rd Overall market GOat •exhibited by Abby Christian.

• 3rd Overall market lamB •

exhibited by Jadie Hargrove.

• reserve Grand market hOG •exhibited by Cody Wolf.

• reserve Grand market GOat •exhibited by Chama Martin.

• reserve Grand market lamB •exhibited by Carlie Wilte.

• Grand ChampiOn market hOG •exhibited by Hannah Hilton.

• Grand ChampiOn market GOat •exhibited by Jessica Smith.

• Grand ChampiOn market lamB •exhibited by Erica Walker.

RING A

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RING B

• 3rd Overall market hOG •exhibited by Mikayla Grady.

• 3rd Overall market GOat •exhibited by Kaylee Janous.

• 3rd Overall market lamB •

exhibited by Jadie Hargrove.

• reserve Grand market hOG •exhibited by Cody Wolf.

• reserve Grand market GOat •exhibited by Aspen Martin.

• reserve Grand market lamB •exhibited by Ross Hargrove.

• Grand ChampiOn market hOG •exhibited by Mikayla Grady.

• Grand ChampiOn market GOat •exhibited by Chama Martin.

• Grand ChampiOn market lamB •exhibited by Erica Walker.

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Oklahoma Club Calf Association - November 2011 When you read this, the holidays will be over and you will be back to showing. Most will be getting ready for Denver and Fort Worth – good luck at these national shows. The OCCA kids have had a tough fall – a show almost every weekend since the Tulsa State Fair. I saw most of them at Perry, and they looked very tired, but the parents looked worse. However, they are all still going strong; that is the way of the OCCA. The shows have been well at-tended, and the quality of cattle has been great! I want to tell the people in charge of points that the kids ap-preciate your efforts getting the points up so fast. It helps keep the people informed and eager to continue showing. Remember to go to our website and check your points often; Melissa does a great job with this. As always we want to thank our Gold Sponsors: CM Trailers, Cinch, Cruel Girl and Purina. Without you we could not do this! Again, Thanks. Good Luck at your spring shows and be safe, see you at OYE!

Tim B Stidham, OCCA Presidentwww.oklahomaclubcalfassociation.com

Note: According to OCCA Rules, winners of the “Overall Top 10 Exhibitors” are not eligible to compete for “District Awards”.

OCCA Membership ApplicationName: ____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Email: ______________________________

Address: _____________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: ______ Zip: ________________

Date of birth: ____________________ My School is: __________________________________where I am a member of (circle one) 4-H or FFA

FFA District (circle one) Central SE SW NE NW Have you shown beef cattle before April 1, 2007? (circle one) yes no

In case you are presented an award, we need your jacket/pull-over size (circle one) S M L XL

Who told you about OCCA (if anyone)? ___________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ (signature) I wish to participate in the following divisions: (circle)1st family member fee: $35 (includes on division); then add $30 each division thereafter Steers Heifers Showmanship

The 1st member also receives a 1-year free subscription to The Show Circuit magazine.You may add additional family members at a cost of $30 per division - Use one enrollment form per individual.

Send application and check (payable to OCCA) to Erica Boyer, 1701 College Park Road, Claremore, OK 74017; 918-344-0622; email: ericasg@hotmailcom

Junior Courtney Brock 305Junior Runner Blake 158Junior Hayes Blaklee 152Junior Hatter Bethany 151Junior Armitage Sarah 64Junior Courtney Madison 60Junior Hutchison Brock 16Junior Griffith Hadley 12Junior Rhodes Kye 10Junior Hoover Paige 10Junior Cash Dalton 8Junior Bilderback Lauren 8Junior Krebs Brant 6Junior Thompson Raylyn 4Junior Melton Kendell 2Junior Perryman Jake Paul 2Junior Green Brock 2

Inter. Blakley Reighly 272Inter. Green Katie 191Inter. Cunningham Colt 149Inter. Bowen Kade 73Inter. Wynn Morgan 54

Inter. Shepard Kolby 52Inter. Gould Jacob 50Inter. Cantrell Parker 48Inter. Cash Darci 24Inter. Hill Matthew 22Inter. Spears Candace 19Inter. Graven Hannah 17Inter. Klusmeyer Jayden 15Inter. Symes Paden 6Inter. Pratz Colton 6

Senior Chrz Abbey 277Senior Green Sara 145Senior Grossnicklaus Jake 123Senior Christensen Audrey 117Senior Sheive Lauren 96Senior Griswold Macy 64Senior Woods Gabrielle 42Senior Prough Jace 24Senior Armitage Hannah 24Senior Alexander Katie 17Senior Earnhardt Sidney 2

Div. Last Name First Pts. Div. Last Name First Pts. Showmanship Points by Division Top 15

1 Courtney Brock 3052 Chrz Abbey 2773 Blakley Reighly 2724 Green Katie 1915 Runner Blake 158

6 Hayes Blaklee 1527 Hatter Bethany 1518 Cunningham Colt 1499 Green Sara 14510 Grossnicklaus Jake 123

Div. Last Name First Pts. Div. Last Name First Pts. Overall Showmanship Points

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AOB Bowen Kade C 175AOB Chapman Victoria C 128AOB Stewart Jenna NW 96AOB Christensen Audrey C 86AOB Fargo Raven SE 58AOB Enyart Lane NE 56AOB Enyart Dylan NE 52AOB Strate Jarred NW 50AOB Felkner Patricia C 40AOB Evans Ashton SE 36AOB Chrz Abbey NW 32AOB Lingo Jadyn SW 30AOB Thompson Raylyn NE 30AOB Enyart Dylan NE 28AOB Thomas Darrell NW 20

American Yocham Hank NE 247American Yocham Dedrick NE 221American Sharp Racheal SE 86American Ozmet Kane C 80American Griffith Hadley C 40American Sharp Chrissy SE 10American Griffith Hadley C 10

Angus Green Sara NE 198Angus Alexander Karly NW 149Angus Courtney Brock NE 168Angus Shepard Kolby C 146Angus Wynn Morgan SE 130Angus Green Katie NE 55Angus Strate Jarred NW 52Angus Runner Blake NE 51Angus Krebs Chace SE 50Angus Keeler Branna NE 46Angus Northcutt Lucas C 30Angus Ivory Sam SW 26Angus Barnes Jake NE 20Angus Pittman Beth SW 19Angus Cash Darci NW 16

Chianina Alexander Karly NW 170Chianina Gregory Cammi NW 164Chianina Wood Avry SE 130Chianina Schovenec Braden NW 96Chianina Cooper Baylie NE 92Chianina Wynn Morgan SE 90Chianina Christian Allison C 80Chianina Bowen Kade C 76Chianina Chrz Abbey NW 65Chianina Bulling Bryce NW 40Chianina Hiebert Kyle NW 40Chianina Woods Gabrielle SE 36Chianina Klusmeyer Jayden NW 31Chianina Thomas Darrell NW 28Chianina Cambell Clancey NE 26

Hereford Courtney Brock NE 200Hereford Northcutt Lucas C 122Hereford Gould Jacob C 121Hereford Prough Jace SW 118Hereford Hayes Blaklee SE 87Hereford Shepard Brad SW 70Hereford Blakley Reighly NE 49Hereford Bilderback Lauren SW 42

Hereford Shepard Isac SW 39Hereford Shepard Lauren SW 42Hereford Rhodes Kya SE 27Hereford Chaney Madison C 26Hereford Courtney Madison NE 28Hereford Evans Brooke SE 10Hereford Coffey Laramie C 10

Limousin Christensen Audrey C 305Limousin Cunningham Colt NE 172Limousin Vigil Tayla C 70

Maine-Anjou Chrz Abbey NW 185Maine-Anjou Blakley Reighly NE 157Maine-Anjou Courtney Brock NE 126Maine-Anjou Wood Avry SE 100Maine-Anjou Runner Blake NE 98Maine-Anjou Coggins Macy NE 76Maine-Anjou Grossnicklas Jake SW 50Maine-Anjou Green Sara NE 39Maine-Anjou Melton Kendall NW 32Maine-Anjou Fuss Austyn NE 30Maine-Anjou Pittman Beth NW 24Maine-Anjou Simon Dylan NW 20Maine-Anjou Armitage Sarah SE 20Maine-Anjou Wood Endy SE 20

MaineTainer Runner Blake NE 132MaineTainer Jones Colby SE 82MaineTainer Chaney Madison C 76MaineTainer Blakley Reighly NE 70MaineTainer Elam Colt C 66MaineTainer Armitage Hannah SE 58MaineTainer Blakey Adrienne C 50MaineTainer Gregory Cammi NW 50MaineTainer Alexander Katie SW 40MaineTainer Chapman Victoria C 30MaineTainer Cooper Baylie NE 26MaineTainer Christian Allison C 20MaineTainer Will Jenna NW 12MaineTainer Symes Anne Katherine C 6MaineTainer Alexander Karly NW 5MaineTainer Clark Ganden SW 5

Red Angus Hutchison Brock NW 180Red Angus Guthrie Will NW 157Red Angus McDuffee Wacey C 6Red Angus Clark Garrett SW 6Red Angus Ivory Sam SW 3

Shorthorn Gregory Kaylen NW 170Shorthorn Woods Gabrielle SE 166Shorthorn Brady Cale C 81Shorthorn Cash Darci NW 66Shorthorn Ivory Ben SW 25Shorthorn Alexander Katie SW 13Shorthorn Raper Jacob C 6

ShPlus Thompson Raylyn NE 78ShPlus Williams Brent NE 74ShPlus Sperle Mariah SW 74ShPlus Clark Halie SW 47ShPlus Sperle Ryan SW 35ShPlus Lingo Jorden SW 20

ShPlus Schovenec Braden NW 20ShPlus Alexander Katie SW 40ShPlus Ivory Ben SW 21ShPlus Brady Cale C 15

Simmental Griswold Macy C 70Simmental Armitage Hannah SE 42

%Simmental Strickland McKenzie C 386%Simmental Grossnicklas Jake SW 106%Simmental Green Katie NE 90%Simmental Alexander Katie SW 50%Simmental Courtney Brock NE 25%Simmental Hill Matthew SE 30%Simmental Northcutt Lucas C 30%Simmental Woods Gabrielle SE 68%Simmental Armitage Hannah SE 26%Simmental Klusmeyer Jayden NW 24%Simmental Simon Dylan NW 22%Simmental Enyart Lane NE 22%Simmental Vigil Teirra C 20%Simmental Hatter Bethany NW 12%Simmental Newman Calli NE 12

Commercial Sheive Lauren SW 135Commercial Gregory Cammi NW 110Commercial Christian Allison C 110Commercial Courtney Madison NE 98Commercial Chrz Abbey NW 98Commercial Griswold Macy C 86Commercial Hatter Bethany NW 52Commercial Cash Dalton NW 55Commercial Cambell Clancey NE 48Commercial Fuss Austyn NE 40Commercial Sperle Mariah SW 39Commercial Strate Jarred NW 36Commercial Robbins Holden NE 30Commercial Hill Matthew SE 30Commercial Sperle Ryan SW 26

Bred & Own Blakley Reighly NE 227Bred & Own Gould Jacob C 121Bred & Own Brady Cale C 65Bred & Own Cash Darci NW 61Bred & Own Armitage Hannah SE 42Bred & Own Hill Matthew SE 42Bred & Own Alexander Katie SW 40Bred & Own Runner Blake NE 36Bred & Own Melton Kendall NW 32Bred & Own Strate Jarred NW 20Bred & Own Hoover Paige NE 18

Breed Last Name First Dist. Pts. Breed Last Name First Dist. Pts.

Breed Last Name First Dist. Pts.

Heifer Points by Division Top 20

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AOB Jones Colby SE 72

AOB Batt Tyler SW 56

AOB Seelke Mason NW 52

AOB Ray William SW 40

AOB Daley Jacob NE 40

AOB Stults Ryan C 36

AOB Weldon Brys NE 30

AOB Reuter Clay SW 22

AOB Reuter Clark SW 22

AOB Smith Kydie Jo C 20

AOB Symes Paden SW 20

AOB Pratz Colton C 20

AOB Baker Kody SW 12

AOB Reuter Clark SW 6

Angus Blakley Reighly NE 106

Angus Fuss Austyn NE 86

Angus Cato Abby SE 70

Angus Hatter Bethany NW 48

Angus Weldon Brys NE 46

Angus Symes Paden SW 36

Angus Chrz Abby NW 35

Angus Testerman Mylah SW 26

Angus Reuter Clay SW 22

Angus Spears Candace NE 20

Angus Creason Adam NW 20

Angus Kennedy Kaden SW 20

Angus Tyra Jarret SW 20

Angus Batt Tyler SW 16

Angus Baker Kody SW 16

Chianina Perryman Jake NE 260

Chianina Thorp Jake NW 173

Chianina Arthur Madyson SW 156

Chianina Strickland McKenzie C 146

Chianina Spears Candace NE 102

Chianina Isbell Kylee SW 96

Chianina Thrasher Scout NW 56

Chianina Stults Ryan C 53

Chianina Creason Owen NW 52

Chianina Andras Whitney NE 46

Chianina Wynn Morgan SE 30

Chianina Starks Macy NW 30

Chianina Baker Kody SW 26

Chianina Batt Tyler SW 20

Chianina Bowen Kade C 20

Chianina Schneider Ry SW 12

Chianina Reuter Clark SW 12

Chianina Thompson Raylyn NE 6

Chianina Daley Jacob NE 3

Hereford Klaassen Reagen SW 239

Hereford Alexander Karly NW 96

Hereford Cantrell Parker NE 70

Hereford Bowen Kade C 66

Hereford Strate Jarred NW 30

Hereford Cunningham Colt NE 20

Hereford Hale Chance SW 20

Hereford Evans Brooke SE 10

Hereford Geisler Zachary NW 6

Hereford Kennedy Kale SW 6

Limousin Spears Candace NE 110

Limousin Blakley Reighly NE 103

Limousin Sheive Lauren SW 56

Limousin Bowen Kade C 20

Limousin Alexander Karly NW 16

Limousin Bulling Bryce NW 12

Limousin Childs Caylee SW 12

Maine-Anjou Jones Colby SE 88

Maine-Anjou Bonham Baylor C 86

Maine-Anjou Wood Avry SE 82

Maine-Anjou Bulling Bryce NW 66

Maine-Anjou Symes Paden SW 38

Maine-Anjou Knapp Jessalene SE 36

Maine-Anjou Searcey Sawyer SW 24

Maine-Anjou Thrasher Scout NW 20

Maine-Anjou Klaassen Raegan SW 20

Maine-Anjou Fargo Raven SE 20

Maine-Anjou Chaney Madison C 10

Maine-Anjou Hudgins Garrett NE 10

Maine-Anjou Evans Ashton SE 6

Shorthorn Chrz Abbey NW 128

Shorthorn Thorp Jessica NW 118

Shorthorn Runner Blake NE 96

Shorthorn Thorp Jamie NW 60

Shorthorn Creason Elese NW 50

Shorthorn Stanley Kylee SW 46

Shorthorn Viles Breanna NE 46

Shorthorn Krebs Brant SE 45

Shorthorn Earnheart Sidney SW 30

Shorthorn Isbell Kylee SW 20

Shorthorn Bonham Baylor C 20

Shorthorn Rolin Brandon C 12

Shorthorn Spears Candace NE 10

Shorthorn Cullum Daniel SE 10

Shorthorn Wood Avry SE 10

Shorthorn Clark Halie SW 6

Simmental Blakley Reighly NE 113

Simmental Earnheart Sidney SW 108

Simmental Thorp Jessica NW 76

Simmental Talioferro Hunter SW 60

Simmental Cato Kolby SE 52

Simmental Baker Kody SW 36

Simmental Thorp Jake NW 18

Simmental Strickland McKenzie C 16

Simmental Woods Gabrielle SE 12

Simmental Viles Breanna NE 6

Crossbred Thorp Jessica NW 238

Crossbred Bonham Baylor C 86

Crossbred Testerman Mylah SW 74

Crossbred Thrasher Scout NW 60

Crossbred Hudgins Madison NE 60

Crossbred Strickland McKenzie C 46

Crossbred Searcey Sawyer SW 44

Crossbred Cullum Daniel SE 40

Crossbred Hatter Bethany NW 38

Crossbred Runner Blake NE 30

Crossbred Thorp Jamie NW 28

Crossbred Batt Tyler SW 26

Crossbred Rolin Brandon C 20

Crossbred Chaney Madison C 20

Crossbred Hudgins Garrett NE 20

Crossbred Baker Kody SW 16

Crossbred Wynn Morgan SE 12

Crossbred Symes Paden SW 12

Crossbred Weldon Brys NE 10

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1 Courtney Brock NE 5292 Christensen Audrey C 3913 Strickland McKenzie C 3864 Chrz Abbey NW 3805 Gregory Cammi NW 3245 Alexander Karly NW 3247 Runner Blake NE 2818 Blakley Reighly NE 2769 Woods Gabrielle SE 27010 Green Sara NE 257

Place Last Name First Name District Pts.Overall Top Heifer Exhibitors 1 Christian Allison C 210

2 Northcutt Lucas C 1823 Chapman Victoria C 1584 Griswold Macy C 1565 Shepard Kolby C 1466 Gould Jacob C 1217 Chaney Madison C 1028 Brady Cale C 969 Ozmet Kane C 8010 Vigil Tayla C 70

1 Yocham Hank NE 2472 Yocham Dedrick NE 2213 Cunningham Colt NE 1724 Green Katie NE 1575 Courtney Madison NE 1266 Thompson Raylyn NE 1247 Cooper Bailie NE 1188 Enyart Dylan NE 809 Enyart Lane NE 7810 Coggins Macy NE 76

1 Hutchison Brock NW 1802 Gregory Kaylen NW 1703 Strate Jarred NW 1584 Guthrie Will NW 1575 Schovenec Braden NW 116

6 Stewart Jenna NW 967 Cash Darci NW 828 Cash Dalton NW 659 Hatter Bethany NW 6410 Hiebert Kyle NW 60

1 Wood Avry SE 2302 Wynn Morgan SE 2203 Armitage Hannah SE 1264 Hayes Blaklee SE 875 Sharp Racheal SE 866 Jones Colby SE 827 Hill Matthew SE 768 Fargo Raven SE 589 Krebs Chace SE 5010 Evans Brooke SE 40

1 Grossnicklas Jake SW 1562 Alexander Katie SW 1433 Sheive Lauren SW 1354 Prough Jace SW 1185 Sperle Mariah SW 1136 Shepard Brad SW 707 Clark Halie SW 678 Sperle Ryan SW 619 Ivory Ben SW 5610 Bilderback Lauren SW 4210 Shepard Lauren SW 42

Place Last Name First Name District Pts. Place Last Name First Name District Pts.Overall Top Heifer Exhibitors by Region

1 Courtney Madison NE 1262 Vigil Tayla C 703 Blakey Adrienne C 584 Thomas Darrell NW 485 Symes Anne Katherine C 40

Place Last Name First Name District Pts.Top Novice Heifer Exhibitors

Heifers

1 Thorp Jessica NW 4322 Blakley Reighly NE 3223 Perryman Jake NE 2604 Klaassen Reagen SW 2595 Spears Candess NE 2426 Strickland McKenzie C 2087 Bonham Baylor C 1928 Thorp Jake NW 1919 Chrz Abbey NW 16310 Jones Colby SE 160

Place Last Name First Name District Pts.Overall Top Steer Exhibitors 1 Bowen Kade C 106

2 Stults Ryan C 893 Rolin Brandon C 324 Chaney Madison C 305 Smith Kydie C 205 Pratz Colton C 20

1 Runner Blake NE 1262 Fuss Austyn NE 862 Weldon Brys NE 864 Cantrell Parker NE 705 Hudgins Madison NE 606 Viles Breanna NE 527 Andras Whitney NE 468 Daley Jacob NE 439 Hudgins Garrett NE 3010 Cunningham Colt NE 20

1 Thrasher Scout NW 1362 Alexander Karly NW 1123 Thorp Jamie NW 884 Hatter Bethany NW 865 Bulling Bryce NW 786 Seelke Mason NW 526 Creason Owen NW 52

8 Creason Elese NW 509 Starks Macy NW 309 Strate Jarred NW 30

1 Wood Avry SE 922 Cato Abby SE 703 Cato Kolby SE 524 Cullum Daniel SE 505 Krebs Brant SE 456 Wynn Morgan SE 427 Knapp Jessalene SE 368 Fargo Raven SE 209 Woods Gabrielle SE 1210 Evans Brooke SE 10

1 Arthur Madyson SW 1562 Earnheart Sidney SW 1383 Batt Tyler SW 1184 Isbell Kylee SW 1165 Baker Kody SW 1066 Testerman Mylah SW 1007 Symes Paden SW 868 Searcey Sawyer SW 689 Talioferro Hunter SW 6010 Sheive Lauren SW 56

Place Last Name First Name District Pts. Place Last Name First Name District Pts.Overall Top Steer Exhibitors by Region

1 Isbell Kylee SW 1162 Cato Abby SE 703 Creason Owen NW 524 Creason Elese NW 505 Stanley Kylee SW 46

Place Last Name First Name District Pts.Top Novice Steer Exhibitors

Steers

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• 3rd Overall (a) & ChampiOn simmental heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Derek Richie.

• 4th Overall (a) & reserve ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a) •

exhibited by Kayla Campbell.

BREEDINGRing A

• November 26-27, 2011 • Lima, Ohio • Judges: Chad Holtkamp, West Point, Iowa, & Wade Rodgers, Searsboro, Iowa. •GraND

• Grand ChampiOn (a) & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B)•exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn (a) & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a&B) •

exhibited by Brandon Oliver.

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• 5th Overall (a) & Cham-piOn market heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• 3rd Overall (a) & ChampiOn maine-anjOu steer (a&B) •exhibited by Rachael Rogers.

• 4th Overall (a), ChampiOn simmental steer (a), & reserve simmental (B) •exhibited by Laine Rader.

MARKETRing A

• November 26-27, 2011 • Lima, Ohio • Judges: Chad Holtkamp, West Point, Iowa, & Wade Rodgers, Searsboro, Iowa. •GraND

• Grand ChampiOn (a) & ChampiOn div. 2 CrOssBred steer (a) •exhibited by Chloe Martin.

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn (a), ChampiOn div. 3 CrOssBred steer (a), & reserve div. 3 CrOssBred steer (B) •

exhibited by Kylie Blanding.

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• 5th Overall (B) & reserve ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (B)•exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

• 3rd Overall (B) & ChampiOn simmental heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Derek Richie.

• 4th Overall (B) & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a&B)•

exhibited by Brandon Oliver.

BREEDINGRing B

• November 26-27, 2011 • Lima, Ohio • Judges: Chad Holtkamp, West Point, Iowa, & Wade Rodgers, Searsboro, Iowa. •GraND

• Grand ChampiOn (B) & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B)•exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn (B) & ChampiOn shOrthOrnplus heifer (a&B) •

exhibited by Maddy Udell.

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• 5th Overall (B) & reserve ChampiOn market heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Maci Chamberlin.

• 3rd Overall (B) & ChampiOn maine-anjOu steer (a&B) •exhibited by Rachael Rogers.

• 4th Overall (B) & ChampiOn market heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

MARKETRing B

• November 26-27, 2011 • Lima, Ohio • Judges: Chad Holtkamp, West Point, Iowa, & Wade Rodgers, Searsboro, Iowa. •GraND

• Grand ChampiOn (B) & ChampiOn div. 1 CrOssBred steer (a&B) •exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

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• reserve Grand ChampiOn (B), ChampiOn div. 3 CrOssBred (B) & reserve div. 3 CrOssBred (a) •

exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

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Champion Angus Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Kallie Knott.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Lydia Dance.

Champion Chianina Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Conner Cross.

Champion Chianina Heifer (B), exhibited by Morgan Tomson.

Champion Hereford Heifer (A), exhibited by Caitlin Schaub.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Addison Jones.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (B), exhibited by Catherine Knebel.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Parker Reed.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (A), exhibited by Kathy Lehman.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer (B),exhibited by Demi Powers.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A), exhibited by Ellie Sennett.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Jon Heaton.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (B), exhibited by Autumn Robison.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Emily Sennett.BA

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Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (A), exhibited by Allison Reed.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (B), exhibited by Tanner Holmes.

Champion Perc. Simmental Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Presley Wiley.

Champion AOB Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Sarah Johnson.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Kallie Knott.

Champion Angus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jordon Mullett.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Michelle Bockelman.

Champion Chianina Steer (A), exhibited by Lindsey Pugh.

Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Christina Norman.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jarett Smith. BA

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Champion Shorthorn Steer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Kelsey Richie.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Cooper House.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Abby Wilt.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (A), exhibited by Sara Klehm.

Reserve Simmental Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

Champion AOB Steer (A&B), exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jayde Sills.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Crossbred Steer (A), exhibited by Brandon DeFrank.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Crossbred Steer (B), exhibited by Hali Lake.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer (A), exhibited by Colleen Minges.

Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer (B), exhibited by Sara Klehm.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer (B), exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

Champion Div. 4 Crossbred Steer (A&B), exhibited by Ellie Sennett.

Reserve Champion Div. 4 Crossbred Steer (A), exhibited by Austin Trbovich.BA

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• September 15-October 2, 2011 • West Springfield, Mass. •

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• reServe Grand Champion heifer •

exhibited by Margaret Hall.

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• reServe Grand Champion Steer •

exhibited by Victoria Oatley.

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn Chianina heifer •exhibited by Rebecca Herzop.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn Simmental heifer •exhibited by Andrew Schapman.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn herefOrd heifer •exhibited by Aaron Pastryk.

BREEDINGHeifers

• December 9-11, 2011 • East Lansing, Mich. •

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• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer •exhibited by Devin King.

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• reServe Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn anGuS heifer •exhibited by Patti Vaassen.

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn ShOrthOrnpluS Steer •exhibited by Sterling Reichenbach.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn market heifer •exhibited by Clayton Shoebine.

• 4th Overall & reServe div. 3 CrOSSbred Steer •exhibited by Nicholas Boerson.

MARKETAnimals

• December 9-11, 2011 • East Lansing, Mich. •

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• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn Chianina Steer •exhibited by Jordan Punches.

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• reServe Grand & ChampiOn div. 3 CrOSSbred Steer •exhibited by Chad Patterson.

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B&O Market

• December 9-11, 2011 • East Lansing, Mich. •

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• Grand ChampiOn bred & Owned heifer •exhibited by Sterling Heichenbach.

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• Grand ChampiOn bred & Owned Steer •exhibited by Madalyn Stewart.

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• reServe Grand ChampiOn bred & Owned heifer •

exhibited by Garnet Sattler.

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• reServe Grand ChampiOn bred & Owned Steer •

exhibited by Chris Maye.

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Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Sterling Heichenbach.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Michael Hewitt.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Max Goble.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Jennifer Poindexter.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Jennifer Poindexter.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Bailey Welshans.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Garnet Sattler.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Chad Patterson.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer, exhibited by Danielle Wood-Seddon.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Sterling Reichenbacher.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Morgan Cook.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Elizabeth Flemming.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Chloe Cumberworth.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Amber Pickard. BA

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Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Eldridge.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Cassandra King.

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer, exhibited by Hayes Wolf.

Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Matthew MacMaster.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Dylan Kennedy.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Chris Maye.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Hailey Goble.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by Abigail Donbrock.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Kelsey Acmoody.

Champion MaineTainer Steer, exhibited by Brad Chapman.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Steer, exhibited by Carter Zawacki.BA

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Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Samantha Wilman.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Claudia Albrecht.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer, exhibited by Connor Meert.

Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Taylor Harrison.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Drew Pueschel.

Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Taylor Bolinger.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Mackenzie Bildner.

Champion Div. 1 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Jake Delong.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Owen Devooght.

Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Bradley McNary.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Taylor Lewis.

Champion Div. 4 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Clay Daily.

Reserve Champion Div. 4 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Justin Ruggles.

Champion Div. 5 Crossbred Steer, exhibited by Philip Lorenz.

Reserve Champion Market Heifer, exhibited by Devin King. BA

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• Grand Champion Steer •exhibited by Cody Salmon, Harrison, Ark.

• reServe Grand Champion Steer •

exhibited by Hailey Hudlow,

Fayetteville, Ark.

• Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Katie Davis,Paragould, Ark.

• reServe Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Cody Griffin,Paragould, Ark.

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• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Kaylie Stone,Gurdon, Ark.

• reServe Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Alexis Lee,Murfessboro, Ark.

• Grand Champion market Lamb •

exhibited by Chism Maye,Hatfield, Ark.

• reServe Grand Champion

market Lamb •exhibited by

Kaylie Stone,Gurdon, Ark.

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn aOB heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Sam Grauer.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn ShOrthOrnpluS heifer (a&B) •

exhibited by Hannah Winegardner.

BREEDINGRing A

• December 10-11, 2011 • Columbus, Ohio • Judges: Brant Poe & Blake Nelson •

GRaND

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B)•exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

GRaND

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• reServe Grand & ChampiOn Chianina heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Megan Hunt.

ReSeRVe

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• 5th Overall, 4th CrOSSBred (a), & ChampiOn CrOSSBred Steer (B) •exhibited by Autsin Line.

• 3rd Overall, reServe CrOSSBred (a), & 4th CrOSSBred Steer (B) •exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

• 4th Overall & 3rd CrOSSBred Steer (a) •exhibited by Madison Clark.

MARKETRing A

• December 10-11, 2011 • Columbus, Ohio • Judges: Brant Poe & Blake Nelson •

GRaND

• Grand ChampiOn, ChampiOn CrOSSBred (a), & 3rd CrOSSBred Steer (B) •exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

GRaND

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• reServe Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn aOB heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

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• 5th Overall & reServe ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

• 3rd Overall & ChampiOn maine-anjOu heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

• 4th Overall & ChampiOn aOB heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Sam Grauer.

BREEDINGRing B

• December 10-11, 2011 • Columbus, Ohio • Judges: Brant Poe & Blake Nelson •

GRaND

• Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn COmmerCial heifer (a&B)•exhibited by Becca Chamberlin.

GRaND

ReSeRVe

• reServe Grand & ChampiOn Chianina heifer (a&B) •exhibited by Megan Hunt.

ReSeRVe

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• 5th Overall & ChampiOn Simmental Steer (a&B) •exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

• 3rd Overall & reServe ChampiOn CrOSSBred Steer (B) •exhibited by Sara Klehm.

• 4th Overall, 3rd CrOSSBred (B), & ChampiOn CrOSSBred (a) •exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

MARKETRing B

• December 10-11, 2011 • Columbus, Ohio • Judges: Brant Poe & Blake Nelson •

GRaND

• Grand ChampiOn, ChampiOn CrOSSBred (B), & 4th CrOSSBred (a) •exhibited by Austin Line.

GRaND

ReSeRVe

• reServe Grand ChampiOn & ChampiOn aOB Steer (a&B) •exhibited by Danielle Heintz.

ReSeRVe

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Champion Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Lydia Dance.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Ryan Long.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer (B), exhibited by Tyler Johnk.

Champion Hereford Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Caitlin Schaub.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (A), exhibited by Emily Larrison.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer (B), exhibited by Melissa Grimmel.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Kendra Gabriel.

Champion MaineTainer Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Trevor Reibolt.

Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer (B), exhibited by Kathy Leman.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A), exhibited by Morgan Moore.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer (B), exhibited by Shelby Stephenson.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Shelby Stephenson.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Janel Gilbert.

Champion Simmental Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Brooke Bumgardner.BA

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Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (A), exhibited by Brooke Bumgardner.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer (B), exhibited by Jordan Bachman.

Champion Perc. Simmental Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Emily Larrison.

Reserve Champion Perc. Simmental Heifer (A), exhibited by Michael Poole.

Reserve Champion Perc. Simmental Heifer (B), exhibited by Brooke Bumgardner.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer (A&B), exhibited by Sarah Johnson.

Champion Angus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Will Harsh.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Brock Zwick.

Champion Chianina Steer (A&B), exhibited by Lindsey Pugh.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer (A&B), exhibited by Logan Shell. BA

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Champion Hereford Steer (A&B), exhibited by Adam Day.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer (A), exhibited by Dana Ward.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer (B), exhibited by Christina Norman.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Steer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Megan Gaddis.

Champion Shorthorn Steer (A&B), exhibited by Dalton Line.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer (B), exhibited by Justin Shonkwiler.

Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Harrison Patton.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer (A&B), exhibited by Kyle Piscione.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jenna Siegal.

Reserve Champion AOB Steer (A&B), exhibited by Jonathan Barrett.

5th Crossbred Steer Steer (A), exhibited by Austin Miles.

5th Crossbred Steer Steer (B), exhibited by Jessica Millenbaugh.

Champion Market Heifer (A) & Reserve (B), exhibited by Brooke Egbert.

Reserve Market Heifer (A) & Champion (B), exhibited by Maci Chamberlain.BA

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & Champion ShorthornpluS heifer •exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

GRAND

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, ex-hibited by Cally Thomas, Harrold, SD.

Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa.

Reserve Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Noah Snedden, Grand Junction, Iowa.

Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer, exhib-ited by Ryan Callahan, Edmond, Okla.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Chesney Effling, Highmore, SD.

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Champion ChiAngus Heifer, exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas.

Reserve Champion ChiAngus Heifer, exhib-ited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Ind.

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer, exhibited by Colton Kitley, Flora, Ill.

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer, exhib-ited by Kelsey Sheeley, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhib-ited by Karey Howes, Taneytown, Md.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Adam Griffith, Boonsboro, Md.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhib-ited by Dominic Ruppert, Witt, Ill.

Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa.

Reserve Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Bayley Kroupa, White Lake, SD.

Champion Red Poll Heifer, exhibited by Jessica McCall, Crestwood, Ky.

Reserve Champion Red Poll Heifer, exhib-ited by Garrett Lowes, Anderson, Ind.

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Joseph O’Sullivan, Maple Lake, Minn.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, ex-hibited by John Reasor, Wildwood, Ga.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, exhibited by Kane Aegerter, Seward, Neb.BA

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Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, ex-hibited by Gibson Priest, Cartersville, Ga.

Champion SimAngus Heifer, exhibited by McKenzie Strickland, Shawnee, Okla.

Reserve Champion SimAngus Heifer, ex-hibited by Josie John, Plymouth, Ill.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

Reserve Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

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• Grand Champion market Steer •exhibited by Baylor Bonham, Newcastle, Okla.

GRAND

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• reServe Grand Champion market Steer •exhibited by Ashtin Guyer, Robinson, Ill.

RESERVE

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 5 Champion female •exhibited by Blake Boyd, Mayslick, Ky.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by Calli West.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 1 Champion female •

exhibited by Champion Hill, Bidwell, Ohio.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •exhibited by Ethan Saye.

RESERVE

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Reserve Champion Div. 1 Angus Female, exhibited by Ashley Cox, Eagle Point, Ore.

Champion Div. 2 Angus Female, exhibited by Trent Ray, Abingdon, Ill.

Reserve Div. 2 Angus Female, exhibited by Roye Stephens, Breckenridge, Texas.

Champion Div. 3 Angus Female, exhibited by Kassandra Pfeiffer, Orlando, Okla.

Reserve Champion Div. 3 Angus Female, exhibited by Whitestone Farm, Aldie, Va.

Champion Div. 4 Angus Female, exhibited by Logan Wright, Philippi, W.Va.

Reserve Champion Div. 4 Angus Female, exhibited by William Harsh, Radnor, Ohio.

Reserve Div. 5 Angus Female, exhibited by Josh May, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

Champion Div. 6 Angus Female, exhibited by Anne Patton Schubert, Taylorsville, Ky.

Reserve Div. 6 Angus Female, exhibited by Lauren Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio.

Champion Div. 7 Angus Female, exhibited by Jamie Smith, Lebanon, Tenn.

Reserve Div. 7 Angus Female, exhibited by Caleb Stephenson, Carrollton, Ky. BA

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Simmental

• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 5 Champion female •exhibited by Chesney Effling, Highmore, S.D.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by Alliance Simmental Farms, North Gower, Ontario.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 6 Champion female •

exhibited by Gregory Connell, Eugene, Mo.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •exhibited by

Maxey Valley Farm, Morning View, Ky.

RESERVE

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Champion Div. 1 Charolais Female, exhibited by Kaylee Madison Smith,

Angleton, Texas.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Charolais Female, exhibited by Nathan Suttles, Morton, Ill.

Champion Div. 2 Charolais Female, exhibited by Jeht Stateler, Hoskins, Neb.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Charolais Female, exhibited by Emily Moore, Alvarado, Texas.

Champion Div. 3 Charolais Female, exhibited by Lauren Greeson,

Coatesville, Ind.

Reserve Div. 3 Female, exhibited by Hayden Farms, Bardstown, Ky.; M.A.C. Cattle Co.,

Horse Cave, Ky.; Joseph Miller, Bardstown, Ky.

Champion Div. 4 Charolais Female, exhibited by William Shaffer, Carthage, Mo.

Reserve Champion Div. 4 Charolais Female, exhibited by Mogo Charolais, Florence, Ala.

Reserve Champion Div. 5 Charolais Female, exhibited by Cally Thomas, Harrold, S.D.

Reserve Champion Div. 6 Charolais Female, exhibited by Cally Thomas, Harrold, S.D.

Champion Div. 7 Charolais Female, exhibited by Kate Shaffer, Carthage, Mo.

Reserve Champion Div. 7 Charolais Female, exhibited by Richard Compton, Ovid, N.Y. BA

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 5 Champion female •exhibited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 5 Champion female •exhibited by Emma Schaunaman, Aberdeen, S.D.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 5 reServe Champion female •

exhibited by Jacob Ihns, Wilton, Iowa.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 3 Champion female •

exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas.

RESERVE

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Champion Div. 1 Chianina Female, exhib-ited by Savannah Levisay, Creston, Calif.

Reserve Div. 1 Chianina Female, exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

Champion Div. 2 Chianina Female, exhibited by Ashtin Guyer, Robinson, Ill.

Reserve Div. 2 Chianina Female, exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio.

Champion Div. 3 Chianina Female, exhib-ited by Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind. & Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, Ind.

Reserve Champion Div. 3 Chianina Female, exhibited by Rachel Wynn, Bedford, Ind.

Champion Div. 4 Chianina Female, exhib-ited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

Champion Div. 6 Chianina Female, exhib-ited by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, Ind.

Reserve Div. 6 Chianina Female, exhibited by Patrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky. BA

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Champion Div. 1 ChiAngus Female, exhibited by Leah Becker, Carrington, N.D.

Reserve Div. 1 ChiAngus Female, exhibited by Hannah Esch, Unadilla, Neb.

Champion Div. 2 ChiAngus Female, exhib-ited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio.

Reserve Div. 2 ChiAngus Female, exhibited by Higgins Farms, Watertown, Tenn.

Champion Div. 4 ChiAngus Female, exhib-ited by Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa.

Reserve Div. 4 ChiAngus Female, exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Reserve Div. 5 ChiAngus Female, exhibited by PD Miller, Torrington, Wyo.

Champion Div. 6 ChiAngus Female, exhib-ited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.BA

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OPENRed Poll

• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by Stewart Moxley, West Friendship, Md.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by Jessica McCall, Crestwood, Ky.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •exhibited by

Gabriel Gibson, Cushing, Iowa.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •exhibited by

Garrett Lowes, Anderson Ind.

RESERVE

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OPENBalancer

• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 5 Champion female •exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 5 Champion female •exhibited by Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 5 reServe Champion female •

exhibited by Chasey Blach, Ramah, Colo.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 7 Champion female •

exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.

RESERVE

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Reserve Div. 1 Gelbvieh Female, exhibited by Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind..

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Gelbvieh Female, exhibited by Dromgoole’s Heaven,

Richmond, Texas.

Champion Div. 3 Gelbvieh Female, exhibited by Ariana De La Garza,

Deer Trail, Colo.

Champion Div. 1 Gelbvieh Female, exhib-ited by Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Reserve Div. 3 Gelbvieh Female, exhibited by TJB Gelbvieh, Chickamauga, Ga.

Champion Div. 4 Gelbvieh Female, exhibited by Double Diamond Farms,

Cynthiana, Ky.

Champion Div. 6 Gelbvieh Female, exhibited by Riverview Gelbvieh,

Ravenswood, W. Va.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Balancer Female, exhibited by Springdale Farms,

Ravenswood, W. Va.

Champion Div. 2 Balancer Female, exhib-ited by Butler Creek Farms, Milton, Tenn.

Champion Div. 3 Balancer Female, exhibited by Andrew Lindgren, Atlanta, Ill.

Champion Div. 4 Balancer Female, exhib-ited by TJB Gelbvieh, Chickamauga, Ga.

Champion Div. 6 Female, exhibited by Riverview Gelbvieh, Ravenswood, W. Va. BA

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 6 Champion female •exhibited by Karey Howes, Taneytown, Md.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 3 Champion female •

exhibited by Haley Hudson, Harrison, Ark.

RESERVE

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Champion Div. 1 Hereford Female, exhib-ited by Rogan Farms, Rogersville, Tenn.

Reserve Champion Div. 1 Hereford Female, exhibited by Jacob Gould, Stillwater, Okla.

Champion Div. 2 Hereford Female, exhib-ited by Mich State Univ., E. Lansing, Mich.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Hereford Female, exhibited by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

Reserve Div. 3 Hereford Female, exhibited by Geoffrey Andras, Checotah, Okla.

Champion Div. 4 Hereford Female, exhibited by Mariah Behrends, San Jose, Ill.

Reserve Champion Div. 4 Hereford Female, exhibited by Grassy Run, Winfield, W.Va.

Champion Div. 5 Hereford Female, exhibited by Korbin Collins, Flanagan, Ill.

Reserve Champion Div. 5 Hereford Female, exhibited by Brett Hanza, Lawton, Okla.

Reserve Div. 6 Hereford Female, exhibited by Hidden Spring Ranch, Poynette, Wisc.

Champion Div. 7 Hereford Female, exhibited by Dylan Harden, Sulphur, Okla.

Reserve Champion Div. 7 Hereford Female, exhibited by Anna Krieger, Universal, Ind. BA

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OPENLimFlex

• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by Wies Limousin, Wellsville, Mo., Heart Felt Limousin, Gettysburg, Pa., and Edwards Land & Cattle of Beaulaville, N.C.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle and Bratton Limousin.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •

exhibited by Adam Griffith, Boonsboro, Md.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •

exhibited by Magness Land & Cattle,

Platteville, Colo.

RESERVE

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by H & S Farms, Baltimore, Ohio.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion female •exhibited by H & S Farms, Baltimore, Ohio.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •exhibited by

Brittany Brewer, Goreville, Ill.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion female •exhibited by

Kirsten Brewer, Goreville, Ill.

RESERVE

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OPENMaineTainer

• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 5 Champion female •exhibited by Bayley Kroupa, White Lake, S.D.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 3 Champion female •exhibited by Hailey Becking, Florence, S.D.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 5 reServe Champion female •

exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand & div. 4 Champion female •

exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa.

RESERVE

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Champion Div. 2 Maine Female, exhibited by Brandon Olivier, Harper, Kan.

Reserve Div. 2 Maine Female, exhibited by Bushy Park Cattle Co., Highland, Md.

Champion Div. 3 Maine Female, exhibited by Avry Wood, Stratford, Okla.

Reserve Div. 1 Maine Female, exhibited by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio.

Champion Div. 1 Maine Female, exhibited by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.

Reserve Div. 3 Maine Female, exhibited by Harley Sargent, Denison, Texas.

Champion Div. 4 Maine Female, exhibited by Jordan Crall, Albia, Iowa.

Reserve Div. 4 Maine Female, exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.

Champion Div. 1 MaineTainer Female, exhibited by Sam Grauer, Shiloh, Ohio.

Reserve Div. 1 MaineTainer Female, exhib-ited by Mason Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.

Champion Div. 2 MaineTainer Female, exhibited by Abbie Collins, New Paris, Ohio.

Reserve Div. 2 MaineTainer Female, exhib-ited by Leighton Robbins, Lavernia, Texas.

Reserve Div. 3 MaineTainer Female, exhibited by Trevor Reiboldt, W. College Corner, Ind. BA

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 7 Champion female •exhibited by Joseph O’Sullivan, Maple Lake, Minn.

GRAND

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• Grand Champion female •exhibited by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

GRAND

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• reServe Grand & div. 5 Champion female •

exhibited by Ashley Vogel, Hartley, Iowa.

RESERVE

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• reServe Grand Champion female •exhibited by

Kane Aegerter, Seward, Neb.

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Champion Div. 1 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Jami Norwood, Roanoke, Ind.

Reserve Div. 1 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Payton Vogel, Hartley, Iowa.

Champion Div. 2 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Jacob Darbyshire,

Morning Sun, Iowa.

Reserve Div. 2 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Derek Humphrey, Dixon, Ill.

Champion Div. 3 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Ellie Sennett, Waynestown, Ind.

Reserve Div. 3 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Simon Farms, Rockford, Ohio.

Champion Div. 4 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

Reserve Div. 4 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Kayla Gaylord, Katy, Texas.

Reserve Div. 5 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Luke Spangler, Oakwood, Ohio.

Champion Div. 6 Shorthorn Female, exhib-ited by Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Reserve Div. 6 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Kailey Davis, Glenville, Minn..

Reserve Div. 7 Shorthorn Female, exhibited by Mallory McCormick, Modoc, Ind. BA

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 3 Champion female •exhibited by Syann Foster, Lockney, Texas.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion & div. 4 Champion female •exhibited by Lucas Wisnefski,Wyoming, Ill.

GRAND

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• reServe Grand & div. 2 Champion female •

exhibited by Hudson Pines Farm,

Tarrytown, N.Y.

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• reServe Grand & div. 5 Champion female •

exhibited by Kiersten Jass, Garner, Iowa.

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Champion Div. 1 Simmental Female, exhibited by

Anna Maulsby, College Station, Texas.

Reserve Div. 1 Simmental Female, exhibited by Moore Cattle, Alton, Illinois.

Reserve Champion Div. 2 Simmental Female, exhibited by Hudson Pines Farm,

Tarrytown, N.Y.

Reserve Champion Div. 3 Simmental Female, exhibited by Foster Brothers Farm,

San Augustine, Texas.

Reserve Div. 4 Simmental Female, exhib-ited by Harker Simmentals, Hope, Ind.

Reserve Div. 5 Simmental Female, exhib-ited by Carly Wesner of Chalmers, Ind.

Champion Div. 6 Simmental Female, exhib-ited by Tingle Farms, New Castle, Ky.

Reserve Div. 6 Simmental Female, exhib-ited by Tingle Farms, New Castle, Ky. BA

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Champion Div. 1 SimAngus Heifer, exhib-ited by Emma Vickland, Longmont, Colo.

Reserve Div. 1 SimAngus Heifer, exhibited by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio.

Champion Div. 2 SimAngus Heifer, exhib-ited by Circle M Farms, Rockwall, Texas.

Reserve Div. 2 SimAngus Heifer, exhibited by Hudson Pines Farm, Tarrytown, N.Y.

Champion Div. 3 SimAngus Heifer, exhib-ited by Cathrine Cowles, Rockfield, Ky.

Reserve Div. 3 SimAngus Heifer, exhibited by Hudson Pines Farm, Tarrytown, N.Y.

Reserve Div. 4 SimAngus Heifer, exhibited by Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio.

Reserve Div. 5 SimAngus Heifer, exhibited by McKenzie Strickland, Shawnee, Okla.

Champion Div. 6 SimAngus Heifer, exhib-ited by Taylor Ray, Campbellsburg, Ky.BA

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The Branded Barn Kim Flynn, Owner

1149 190th Street • State Center, IA [email protected]

TheBrandedBarn.com

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• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion feeder heifer •exhibited by Jeff Miller, Cutler, Ind.

GRAND

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• Grand Champion feeder Steer •exhibited by Cooksey Farms, Circleville, Ohio.

GRAND

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• reServe Grand Champion feeder heifer •

exhibited by Bihl Show Cattle, Circleville, Ohio.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion feeder Steer •

exhibited by Feichtner Farms, Willard, Ohio.

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Steer Futurity

• November 5-18, 2011 • Louisville, Ky. •

GRAND

• Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer •exhibited by Kylie Bates.

GRAND

GRAND

• Grand Champion ShorthornpluS Steer •exhibited by Tyler Baker.

GRAND

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer •

exhibited by Tejlor Strope.

RESERVE

RESERVE

• reServe Grand Champion ShorthornpluS Steer •

exhibited by Westin Arseneau.

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• Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Katie Davis, Paragould, Ark.

• reServe Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Elizabeth Hodges, Lebo, Kan.

• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Catherine Riley, Hopkinsville, Ky.

• reServe Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Levi Cooley, New Salem, Ill.

• Grand Champion market lamb •exhibited by

Brenden Kuesel, Victor, Iowa .

• reServe Grand Champion market lamb •

exhibited by Samantha Raute, Carmel, Ind.

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Livestock JudgingGRAND

1St plaCe team overall: Texas Tech UniversityJordan Clem, Kody Lucherk, Brady Ragland, Brandi Capps, Clay Burson. Coach: Rathman.2nd: Texas A&M University - Caleb Boardman, Ryan Smoes, Mike Helle, TJ Skinner, Cody Marburger.3rd: Oklahoma State University - Stephanie Willis, Casey Hilmes, Ty White, Logan James, Katie Lents.4th: Iowa State University - Amanda Von Forell, Cole Danner, Kyle Dice, Jaclyn Amiss, Adam Carrothers.5th: University of Nebraska - Cashley Ahlberg, Austin Zimmer-man, Jessica Clowser, Brodie Mackey, Andrew Uden.

SENIOR

GRAND

top 10 individualS overall: 1. Brady Ragland, Texas Tech University2. Casey Hilmes, Oklahoma State University3. Meg Drake, Kansas State University4. Larissa Lashell, Colorado State University5. Jordan Clem, Texas Tech University6. Kyle Dice, Iowa State University7. Cody Marburger, Texas A&M University8. Brandi Capps, Texas Tech University9. Kody Lucherk, Texas Tech University10. Cashley Ahlbert, University of Nebraska

SENIOR JuniorJUNIOR

JUNIORJUNIOR

1St plaCe team overall: Redlands Community CollegeKass Pfieffer, Brock Herren, Tyler Boles, Collin Listen, Dalton New-ell. Coach: Elliott/Winter/Reed.2nd: Butler Community College - Taylor Graham, Jared Wynn, Emily Jackson, Parker Henley, Maverick Squires.3rd: Black Hawk East - Jon Heaton, Jared Huffer, Stephen Gentry, Sam Mattingly, Nick Reicke.4th: Lake Land College - Adam Helregel, Emily Limes, Seth Miller, Will Rincker, Cody Reichart.5th: Connors State College - Jordan Richburg, Lindsay Bonman, Blake Davis, Olivia Foster, Claire Martin.

top 10 individualS overall: 1. Brock Herren, Redlands Community College2. Jared Wynn, Butler Community College3. Blake Davis, Connors State College4. Curtis Doubet, Northeastern Junior College5. Stephen Gentry, Black Hawk East6. Emily Limes, Lake Land College7. Jordan Richburg, Connors State College8. Dalton Newell, Redlands Community College9. Jared Huffer, Black Hawk East 10. Keaton Dodd, Blinn College

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Junior Nebraska Cattlemen2011 AwArds

Breeding Heifer Champions & Reserves Market aniMals Champions & Reserves

sHowMansHip Champions & Reserves

overall Breeding Heifer winners

overall Market aniMal winners

overall sHowMansHip winners

Angus: Savanah Schager, Michelle KeyesBalancer: Levi FarrCharolais: Jeht StatelerChianina: Rylee Stoltz, Holly OlsonHereford: Levi Farr, Kelsie MusilPolled Hereford: Aron Aldana, Maranda KegleyLimousin: Korynn ClasonMaine-Anjou: Stephanie Kersten, Jade HillMaineTainer: Neleigh Gehl, Jace RussmanRed Angus: Riley EisenhauerShorthorn: Emily Long, Riley EisenhauerShorthornPlus: Tejlor Strope, Garrett LongSimmental: Lydia Birky, Derick VogtFoundation: Michael Snedra, Kelsie MusilCommercial: Beau Bremer, Kelsie Musil

Market Heifer: Stephanie Kersten, Taylor HeimAngus: Savannah Schafer, Garrett JacobsCharolais: Michael SnedraChianina: Neleigh Gehl, Malinda LindstromMaine-Anjou: Beau Bremer, Lane RoelfsShorthorn: Teylor StropeSimmental: Brett HeinrichCrossbred: Tejlor Strope, Kodi Gehl

Junior: Tejlor Strope, Korynn ClasonIntermediate: Savannah Schager, Kodi GehlSenior: Sydney Gehl, Tyler Bennett

Supreme: Jeht Stateler • Reserve: Savannah Schafer3rd: Michelle Keyes • 4th: Stephanie Kersten • 5th: Jennifer Keyes

Supreme: Tejlor Strope • Reserve: Savannah Schafer

Supreme: Tejlor Strope • Reserve: Savannah Schafer

www.showcattlepage.com/jncMembership Forms • Sactioning Rules • Show Registration • New Member Dues: $25 • Renewal Member Dues: $30Send all forms & feeds to: Kelsey Lamb-Advisor, 1472 N. 28th Rd, Avoca, NE 68307

Junior Nebraska Cattlemen member, Tyler Bennett (age 18), of Beemer, Neb., was involved in a fatal car-semi accident early in the evening on Friday, December 9, two miles north of Farimont, Neb., on Hwy. 81. He was a freshman at Hutchison Community College in Hutchison, Kan., enrolled in the agri-culture college and a member of the collegiate livestock judging team, ranked in the Top 15 Freshman

in the U.S. His future was bright and promising in the livestock industry. Tyler was an ener-getic, smart, kind-hearted young man who had a great laugh and a huge smile when he was around his cattle friends and family. It is hard to know what to say at this sad time, because the loss is so great, and because Tyler will be missed in so many ways. To his family, we know that no words can truly comfort you now. Perhaps they can, in some small way, express the depth of care and concern that is felt for you. May time ease the pain of your aching hearts as you heal with memories of all the love and joy Tyler brought into so many of our lives. In friendship,

The Junior Nebraska Cattlemen members and advisors

Tribute

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Shannon and Angela Holohan16196 Hwy 151, Madison, MO 65263660-676-8360 | www.showsteers.com/bighranch

Online SaleSelling 25 steers & heifers born August-October5-10 hold-over steers & heifersSpring- and fall-calving bred heifers1 outstanding blonde ET Boardwalk x Char bull prospect

February 9

Tag 208:Bam Bam Tag: 9957:

ET Monopoly x PB Char Firewater x Hoo Doo

Tag 405:ET Heatwave 14 x 535

Tag B125P:Heatwave 14

Tag 607:Bam Bam x

Goldmin x ImprintHalfblood Sim

Tag 9887:ET Heatwave 14

x 535

Tag 413:ET Boardwalkx 125P PB Char

Tag 409:ET Boardwalk x 125P PB Charolais

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Visit our web site at www.gotfocus.co to see more examples of our photography and design work. Also check out all our videos on our YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/focusmarketing

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Chris, Kristi, Cagney, Chesney, & Kenidey effling 19650 Hwy 47 • Highmore, SD 57345 • Chris: 605.769.0142 • Kristi: 605.769.1308

View updated pictures at ckeffling.com or wagercattle.com • 1/2 mi. N of Highmore on Hwy 47.lanny Wager: 605.769.1211

dusty Wager: 605.769.5010

3C Melody

WAGR Driver Son of 3C Melody

WAGR CAjuN QueeN 101 Y Daughter of 3C Melody Sold in Hartman Cattle Company’s Customer Appreciation Sale in December.

WAGR RAG Doll 104Y Daughter of 3C Melody Sold in Hartman Cattle Company’s Customer Appreciation Sale in December.

WAGR GAbRiel 105Y Daughter of 3C Melody Sold in Hartman Cattle Company’s Customer Appreciation Sale in December.

WAGR Upside

Son of 3C Melody

selling february 4 at the black hills stock show: Full sib bulls to Driver, Dream Catcher, and American Dream, along with a full sib brother to WAGR upside and WAGR Gabriel 105Y. Check our websites ckeffling.com and wagercattle.com for updated photos after january 1. Full sibs also available private treaty at the ranch.

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ClassicThe Illinois Polled Hereford Association proudly presents...

Illinois State FairgroundsSpringfield, Illinois

SATurdAy FebruAry 25

February 25, 2012Parade: 9 AM (Upper Arena)

Sale: 11 AM (Lower Arena)Sale catalog online at ilpha.com

Sale Contacts: Kyle McMillan: 815-751-0069

[email protected]

Monte lowderman, Auctioneer: 309-255-0110

John Meents, AHA Fieldman: 419-306-7480

selling top show heifer prospects, bred females, and

herd bull prospects!

Friday, February 24, 2012 • Northfield Center • Springfield, Illinois

ElitE Embryo AuCtion Held in conjuction with the IPHA Annual Meeting • 5:30 PM Social • 6 PM Banquet

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At the FArm, SAturdAy, January 28, 2012 • BidS cloSe At 5 Pm

Selling: 20 SimAng, maine, and Angus herd Bull Prospects6 mainetainer, chi, and commercial heifer Prospects

He Sells! double Bred SimAng, by Sandeen Salute He Sells! double Bred SimAng by Sandeen Salute

She Sells! mainetainer by K&A Spice She Sells! mainetainer by Sandeen Salute

this is an outstanding offering of cattle. they are deep, high volume, sound moving bulls that still have a sharp, showy look. the heifers are broke and ready to go. they will be competitive in the ring and go on to earn their keep raising high dollar calves. We welcome your visit.

Joe and Kris Knowles5417 225th St. • melrose, iA 52569home: 641-726-3206Joe’s cell: 641-344-4781Kris’ cell: 641-344-2954 online at jekcattle.com

jekcattle.comWatch for videos and updated information online:

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Pryor 741 - Thanks to Brett Foster, IN, for this purchase in 2011and congratulations on her top-selling Hollywood baby this fall.

Adam, Melanie, Wyatt, Layne,Brody, Jax, & Katy PryorWoodbine, Iowa - 712/647-8898

Ryan & Jan WentCreston, Nebraska402/285-0245402/920-1497Judd Went, 402/276-7431

For your FREE copy of the sale reference catalog log on toprimetimeagrimarketing.com or contact the marketing agent at:

Craig M. Reiter & AssociatesP.O. Box 85 - Elmore, Ohio USA 43416

419/862-0117, phone - www.primetimeagrimarketing.com

THE

SALE

Went 28 FREEZE - Thanks to Mimms Cattle, TX Went 206 - Thanks to Voboril Family, KS Pryor 620 - Thanks to Eckloff Cattle, NE

Went 904 - Thanks to Green Oak Farms, OH Pryor 970 - Thanks to Scotty Fullwood, TX Went 909 - Thanks to Phelps Farms, OH

JANUARY 28, 2012Saturday afternoon - 5 p.m. CST

Dunlap, Iowa

Selling 145 HeadYoung Cows & Bred Heifers

Bulls - Show Prospects

The Breeder's Must-See Setof the Season!

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Saturday, February 11, 2012Jones Show Cattle Sale Facility, Harrod, Ohio

Troy & Randy Jones P.O. Box 127 - Harrod, OH 45850419.648.9196 (home) 419.648.9967 (office) 419.230.8675 (cell) [email protected] www.jonesshowcattle.com

Offering Approximately 30 Maine-influence and Simmental ready to work bulls, 15 bred heifers and 8 open heifers

Sale Managed byBob: 309.337.1404

Nick: 309.337.6404

Bulls sired by: Optimus Prime, Sooner, Hard Drive, Steel Force, Driver, Setting Trends, I80, Wisdom, SCC PVF Striker, Maverick,

Hot Commodity, Trendsetter.

Grand Champion MaineFemale 2010 Ohio State Fair

Selling Maternal & Full sibs and her first calf by BKRI Trendsetter

Grand Champion MaineTainer

Female 2010 Ohio State Fairselling full and Maternal Sibs

Grand Champion MaineFemale 2010 N.A.I.L.E.

Selling Maternal Sibs

Miss Green Valley 766TSellings Sons by Steel Force

and Maverick

Miss KnockoutSelling sons by Dominance

Optimus PrimeReference sire

Bulls from these powerful genetics sell!

Due to inclement weather be sure to check our website for pictures and video

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RiveR Hill FaRmBarry & Elaine Ducherer & family

Neilburg, SaskatchewanTel: (306) 893-2988 Cell: (780) 205-2478

Fax: (306) [email protected]

www.riverhillfarm.com

Codiak aCRes

Guest ConsiGnoRs:

Gary & Nancy Kiziak & familyArdrossan, AlbertaTel: (780) 998-5483

[email protected]

Andy ClarkWattle Grove Speckle Park

summit3sale_dec11.indd 1 13/12/11 10:46 PM

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Breed date Show time Sale timeAngus Mon.,Jan.30 Show•9:00am Sale•1:00pm

Charolais Tues.,Jan.31 Show•9:00am Sale•1:00pm

Hereford Wed.,Feb.1 Show•9:00am Sale•1:00pm

Gelbvieh Thur.,Feb.2 Show•8:00am Sale•1:00pm

Shorthorn Thur.,Feb.2 Show•9:30am Sale•1:00pm

RedAngus Thur.,Feb.2 Show•11:00am Sale•1:00pm

Limousin Fri.,Feb.3 Show•8:00am Sale•1:00pm

Maine-Anjou Fri.,Feb.3 Show•10:00am Sale•1:00pm

Simmental Sat.,Feb.4 Show•8:00am Sale•1:00pm

Chi-Influence Sat.,Feb.4 Show•10:00am Sale•1:00pm

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2012 Dates event Location contact/notesJANUARY 18 DEMO Denver, colorado

National Western (Beef Palace)National Western Stock Show

FEBRUARY 10-12 CLINIC seneca, illinois Kris Utegg: 815-343-1071 or [email protected]

FEBRUARY 16-19 iowa Beef expo Schedule and Contacts TBA

FEBRUARY 25 SEMINAR Medford, oregon HSC Showring Success Seminar

Chloe Ellis: 541-944-7842 or 541-830-0227 or 541-830-4600 [email protected]

FEBRUARY 26-27 CLINIC Medford, oregon Chloe Ellis: 541-944-7842 or 541-830-0227 or 541-830-4600 [email protected]

MARCH 9-12 CLINIC Panoka, alberta, canada Val Townsen: 403-887-2285 or [email protected]

MARCH 23-25 CLINIC shelbyville, indiana Mike: 317-498-3276 or [email protected]

MAR 30- APR 1 CLINIC Pendleton, oregon Angie Hughes: [email protected] Lisa Betz: 541-571-1393

APRIL 6 DEMO Chilicothe, Ohio 5:00 - 8:00 PM

John Reed: 937-302-0006 [email protected] Larry Zonner 740-466-6047

APRIL 13-15 CLINIC saskatoon, sask., canada Virginia Peters: 306-237-9506 or [email protected]

APRIL 20-22 CLINIC Franklin, north carolina Pam Bell: 828-421-2909 or [email protected]

APRIL 27-29 CLINIC Millersburg, ohio Lee Miller: 330-231-6834 or [email protected]

MAY 4-6 CLINIC osceola, iowa Dara Queck:-515-971-8708 or 515-281-1052 or [email protected]

MAY 12 DAY SEMINAR

Rensselaer, indiana Barb Barten: 219-819-3663 or [email protected]

MAY 18-20 CLINIC Mccook, nebraska Amy Hauxwell 308-350-3884 or [email protected]

JUNE 1-3 CLINIC Maple Ridge, Bc, canada Dean Spady: 604-820-9014 or [email protected]

JUNE 11-13 st. Louis, Missouri Honor Show Chow VIP

Contact your local HSC dealer for details

JULY DEMO Grand island, nebraska Hereford Jr. Nationals

Sponsors Andis and Honor Show Chow

JULY DEMO Louisville, Kentucky Angus Jr. Nationals

Sponsors Andis and Honor Show Chow

SEPtEMBER DEMO omaha, nebraska HSC Fitting Challenge

Ak-Sar-Ben

OCtOBER DEMO Kansas city, Missouri American Royal

NOVEMBER 2-4 CLINIC okeechobee, Florida Jennifer Ceballos: Store 863-763-2123 or 863-634-0032 or [email protected]

NOVEMBER DEMO Louisville, Kentucky North American International Livestock Exposition

NOVEMBER 16-18 CLINIC Porterville, california Becky Clark: 559-359-0533 or [email protected]

NOVEMBER 20-21 DEMO Regina, sask., canada Agribition Livestock Show; Clayton Curtis: 306-539-9486

2012 stieRwaLtcLinics

Celebrating 25 Years

Cattle • Family • Education1987-2012

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Ben, Denise, Jack, & Sean •K•e•l•l•y•24403 250th St.Dallas Center, Iowa 50063cell: 515.208.2389

Marty Van Vliet: 641.780.0631Summer Mapes: 641.780.0184

3:00pm • at the farm Dallas Center, Iowa

More photos and videos at:showsteers.com/kelly

Video webcast:

Dave Mente: 201.259.4729Stacy Mente: 507.227.5117

elite Bred Heifer & Bull Sale

FrIDAy, january 27

Live Internet Bidding @ www.edjecast.com Register to view or bid • No buyer’s premium

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Ben, Denise, Jack, & Sean •K•e•l•l•y•24403 250th St.Dallas Center, Iowa 50063cell: 515.208.2389

Marty Van Vliet: 641.780.0631Summer Mapes: 641.780.0184

3:00pm • at the farm Dallas Center, Iowa

More photos and videos at:showsteers.com/kelly

Video webcast:

Dave Mente: 201.259.4729Stacy Mente: 507.227.5117

elite Bred Heifer & Bull Sale

FrIDAy, january 27

Live Internet Bidding @ www.edjecast.com Register to view or bid • No buyer’s premium

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Auction & Real EstateAuction & Real EstateLOWDERMANLOWDERMAN

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Money In The Tank

CONSIGNORS TO DATEGuyer Cattle Co.Moore Land & CattleDanner Cattle Co.Frost FarmsRyan Cattle Co.Line Show CattleHueber Cattle Co.Dunk Cattle Co.Grey Show CattleHoltkamp Cattle Co.Bloomberg Cattle Co.

Haffner FarmsHuston Cattle Co.Campbell Cattle Co.Lowderman Cattle Co.Prairie View FarmsLemenager Cattle Co.Colbert Cattle Co.Frankenrieder Cattle Co.Buck Cattle Co.Elliot Cattle Co.

To Consign Contact:MONTE 309-255-0110 • BRENT 309-221-9621

CODY 309-313-2171 • SHANE RYAN 309-371-7490

Sale Managed by:Lowderman Cattle Services

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2:30 pm - Social • 3:30 pm - SaleDuring the Illinois Beef Expo • Lower Sale Arena

Saturday, February 25th2:30 pm - Social • 3:30 pm - Sale

During the Illinois Beef Expo • Lower Sale ArenaEmbryos • Pregnancies • Flushes • Rare Semen

Featuring progressive genetics from some of the most premier programs in the country.

Watch for the sale catalog online at www.lowderman.com

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a good read

worth watching

Hank THe CowdogabouT THe book… Don’t let the cartoon illustrations fool you – “Hank the Cowdog” books are for people of all ages who can appreciate the, ahem, wisdom and, uh, penetrating insight of a cowdog who pro-tects his ranch from all sorts of “threats” and solves cryptic mysteries with his sidekick Drover. Author John R. Erickson has penned 58 books in the series to date, following Hank’s misadven-tures in titles like “Murder in the Middle Pasture” and “The Case of the Booby Trapped Pickup.” According to www.hankthecowdog.com, “Erickson is a former cowboy and ranch manager with a gifted storyteller’s knack for spinning a yarn. Through the eyes of Hank the Cowdog, the smelly, smart-aleck Head of Ranch Security, Erickson gives readers a glimpse of daily life on a ranch in the West Texas Panhandle. This series of books and tapes is in school libraries across the country, has sold more than 7.5 million copies, is a Book-of-the-Month Club selection, and is the winner of the 1993 Audie for Outstanding Children’s Series from the Audio Publisher’s Association. Publishers Weekly calls Hank a “grassroots publishing phenomena,” and USA Today says this is “the best family entertainment in years.” Loyal readers can now follow Hank through his website, where you can play games such as “Whack a Coyote,” and there is a Facebook page for the Official Hank the Cowdog Fan Club. The biggest news, however, is the November announcement of the first “Hank the Cowdog” movie. The feature animation project is currently in pre-production.

wHaT we THougHT This is one of the series my kids and I have loved reading together – laugh-out-loud funny and so true to a ranch dog’s life,

from his frequent spats with Pete the Barncat to his perpetual vigilance of the mailman, you’ll find a highly enjoyable, light-hearted, easy-to-read escape from your own everyday farm and ranch life.

SeleCTed biTS of wiSdom from Hank THe Cowdog...“Food is only food, but here’s a piece of inside information: Dogs who are fed Co-op dog food find it very hard to keep a professional attitude about chickens. I’ll -slurp- say no more.” - Hank (Book #58)“A yard without a dog is like a house without a home.” - Hank“Never argue with a woman’s broom.” - Hank, running from Sally MayabouT THe auTHor“Erickson graduated from the University of Texas in 1966 and studied for two years at Harvard Divinity School. He began to publish short stories in 1967 while working full-time as a cowboy, farmhand, and ranch manager in Texas and Oklahoma. On a side note, for a number of years, chapters from “Hank the Cowdog” books appeared monthly in the pages of The Cattleman magazine. When the editor decided Hank’s run was done, all of the complaints came from ranchers who had enjoyed reading Hank’s misad-ventures every month – not their children.

“I Am Angus,” which can be found on RFD-TV, YouTube and the American Angus Association website, is worth your time for what it is not – a full-on promotion of, by and for the breed. Even those of us who have a different breed running through our veins should enjoy these short, documentary-style videos that do an extraordinary job of giving viewers an intimate peek into the lives of men and women on America’s ranches and why they are so committed to what they do. With high production values, swelling music and gorgeous scenery, “I Am Angus” tells the stories of ranchers, feedlot managers, cowboys, wives and much more, all of which have a connection to Angus in some way, but Angus is not the central theme of their stories. Instead, these folks talk to the camera like an old friend over a cup of coffee, discussing why they feed

their cattle with horse and sled instead of a tractor, or why they started a blog to interact with consumers about the real story on beef. They talk about how their families have been on their land for several generations and the pride they take in good stewardship of the land and animals. Others topics in the series include the development of the National Western, the historical significance of cattle ranching, Temple Grandin’s thoughts on her role in the industry as an animal welfare expert and so much more. The producers even dug up some footage from a 1949 Angus film that Paul Harvey narrated. While those of us in the rural world can enjoy and appreciate “I Am Angus,” the real value of these shows is giving every consumer that stumbles upon it a beautiful and accurate depiction of real American agriculture, as told by the people who live it everyday.

If you would like to contribute to our Entertainment Review section or have book/movie/tv/music suggestions for us, please drop a note to Sharla

at [email protected]

the buzz outside the barn

i am anguS

wildflower

eleven

By John R. Erickson

sweet tunes

The debut album from Lauren Alaina, American Idol runner-up. iTunes describes Wildflower as “an impressive showcase of Lauren’s talents,” adding “She’s a little bit country, a whole lot of rock and roll -- expressing life through the lens of a country girl with big-city ambitions.”

Martina McBride’s eleventh studio album with a new co-producer focuses on her songwriting tal-ents – more than half of the songs are co-written by her. Great American Country reviewer Daryl Addison says, “Supported by loose acoustic gui-tars and bursting drums, Martina sings with a little teenage attitude, ‘At seventeen she’s just like me when I was seventeen, so I don’t blame her,’ when discussing dealing with her daughters’ mischievous sides.” He also adds, “Martina takes chances and incorporates different flavors into the album…. With some new members to her team and a new emphasis on songwriting, Martina evolves her signature sound on Eleven while looking to the future.”

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• October 7-15, 2011 • Waco, Texas • Judges: Jeff Thayne, Chris Boleman, & Jason Cleere

• Grand Champion ameriCan & Champion aBC heifer •exhibited by Mary Kate Walters.

• Grand Champion British & Champion hereford heifer •exhibited by Tyler Allan.

• Grand Champion Continental & Champion Chianina heifer •exhibited by Kendra Elder.

• reserve Grand ameriCan & Champion Brahman heifer •

exhibited by Haley Herzog.

• reserve Grand British & Champion shorthorn heifer •

exhibited by Myka Blissard.

• reserve Continental & Champion simmental heifer •exhibited by Emory Geye.

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Champion Angus Heifer, exhibited by Abbey Ivey.

Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Caitlyn Cuniff.

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer, exhibited by Lindsey Behrends.

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer, exhibited by Myka Blissard.

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Maggie Chaffin.

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Tyler Allan.

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, exhibited by Shelby Rogers.

Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Leighton Chachere.

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer, exhibited by Madison Counsil.

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer, exhibited by Mabree Hailburton.

Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Abbey Ivey.

Reserve Champion Red Angus Heifer, exhibited by Candice Tindle.

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer, exhibited by Zena Goodwin.

Champion AOB Heifer, exhibited by Dillon Elder.

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• October 7-15, 2011 • Waco, Texas • Judges: Jason Hoffman & Mark Dykes

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Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Haley Herzog.

Reserve Champion Angus Steer, exhibited by Evan Rodgers.

Reserve Champion Brangus Steer, exhibited by Grayson Yates.

Reserve Champion Charolais Steer, exhibited by Justin Rico.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer, exhibited by Dakota Norris.

Champion Hereford Steer, exhibited by John Thomas Kelley.

Reserve Champion Polled Hereford Steer, exhibited by Tyler Allan.

Champion Limousin Steer, exhibited by Stuart Lastovica.

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer, exhibited by Emily June Kelley.

Champion Shorthorn Steer, exhibited by Cuatro Schauer.

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer, exhibited by Laurel Kelley.

Champion ABC Steer, exhibited by Lindsey Behrends.

Champion AOB Steer, exhibited by Blayze Bierschwale.

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• October 7-15, 2011 • Waco, Texas •

• Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Dakota Crissman.

• reserve Grand Champion market hoG •exhibited by Brooks Barker.

• Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Sidney Hammack.

• reserve Grand Champion market Goat •exhibited by Kaylee Janow.

• Grand Champion market lamB •exhibited by

Taryn Cunningham.

• reserve Grand Champion market lamB •

exhibited by Erica Walker.

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What should you do when someone gives you a bad check?

By Sharla Ishmael

You’ve sold a bull to a new customer in a con-signment sale and his check bounces. Or per-haps you’ve sold a trailer-load of calves to a partic-

ular buyer before and had no problems so you agreed to wait for payment until the calves are delivered. However, he has some excuse as to why he doesn’t have your check that day. And the excuses continue every time you call him up – “The mail truck burned up.” or “My wife is in the hospital.” What do you do? Unfortunately, these days if you’re a seller, eventually you are going to run into to a “buy-er” who tries to take the animals without giving honest payment in return. With a weak econo-my and strong cattle prices, it’s a good bet that is happening now more than ever. “I hate to say it, but my best advice is not to be so trusting,” says Larry Gray, executive di-rector of law enforcement and theft prevention services at Texas and Southwestern Cattle Rais-ers Association. TSCRA has 29 Special Rang-ers stationed throughout Texas and Oklahoma who handle every kind of livestock theft case imaginable. “Business just isn’t like it used to be,” he adds. “Ranchers take pride in doing business

on a handshake, but there are definitely indi-viduals who will take advantage of you.” If you do get a bad check, Gray says you have to send the person a certified letter and give them 10 days to respond. If they don’t pay in that time, then you go to your county dis-trict attorney and file on them. However, if you agreed to deliver the cattle without getting your check first, you may have a much more difficult time recovering your money – or cattle. “If they flat out won’t pay up, that can be considered theft,” Gray explains. “However, it’s up to the prosecutor. Some consider it a civil matter of extending credit if you let them take the cattle without payment. If they send you a check for a portion of what they owe and you accept it, then for sure it is a civil matter be-cause you have extended credit.” Either way, ranchers tend to be at the mercy of the DA’s office. Gray says that in rural areas, where the DA’s constituents are farmer and ranchers, they tend to take these cases more se-riously. However, if your DA’s office is located in a larger, urban area, your chances are slimmer of getting help. You may file on someone and never hear another word. Heath Hyde is a Charolais breeder who also has a private law practice in Dallas, where he was formerly an assistant DA for 10 years. Hyde says many county DAs offices are overloaded.

But he still doesn’t understand why more of them don’t take livestock cases more seriously, considering the amount of money that can be involved – particularly in the registered busi-ness. “In the registered business, you may have sold one cow for $6,000,” he says. “You are protected somewhat by the fact that the buyer won’t get registration papers, which decreases the value of the property. But even then, they can take her to the sale barn and get some mon-ey because they didn’t put any in to start with. “Threat of criminal action is usually the only way to get your money or your cattle back,” Hyde says. “Another thing is once you start sending checks across state lines it can be considered wire fraud, which is a felony.” For example, Dennis Adams, owner of Out-front Cattle Services, a sale management com-pany, tried to help a client get redress from a buyer that hadn’t paid for cattle bought in a production sale. The buyer wouldn’t return his phone calls, but Adams got a tip from another unhappy seller that included the phone num-ber of the buyer’s mother. So he called her. She wasn’t real happy to hear that charges could – and would – be filed on her son. But it took a call from Adams’ lawyer impressing upon her that jail time was a possibility to con-vince her to act on his behalf. This time, the

cattle were returned. “Most of the time, you don’t have a lot of problems,” Adams explains. “But if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For example, if someone who is new to the business shows up and they get overly insulted by asking them for credit references, you might need to watch out.” While checking credit references with a buy-er’s bank is common to big operators, such as order-buying firms, it still doesn’t guarantee a safe transaction. Take the case of Monte Sharp. In 2005, Sharp ordered 1,300 head from Capital Land and Livestock, a prominent order-buying firm in Texas. Capital’s owner, Jim Schwertner, checked Sharp’s personal and credit references and sent him the $700,000 worth of cattle. Alerted by another cattle trader, Schwertner soon discovered the calves had already been shipped to a feedlot and Sharp had received 70 percent of their value (even though he had never paid a dime for them), with the rest to be sent to him after the cattle were slaughtered. As it turned out, Capital wasn’t the only livestock dealer this Oklahoma criminal had misled. He owed other cattlemen millions of dollars and had also given them disingenuous pledges to pay them back, knowing he couldn’t as well as bad checks. Capital was – four years later – able to re-cover its money, having gained secured credi-tor status. But others weren’t so lucky. One Oklahoma cattleman Sharp owed money to had to sell three family farms and was nearly bankrupted by his dealing with Sharp. It was a complicated case and the reason it ever saw the light of day was due to the diligence of a county assistant DA named Michael Jarrett. Jarrett retrieved the case from an old file drawer, where it had been idling for three years when he found it. Jarrett took it upon himself to learn as much as he could about the cattle business and follow the case through bankruptcy proceedings and other delays. In Decem-ber 2009, Monte Sharp was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Lengthy delays seem to be the norm even when the justice system is working for you.

Adams points to another case where one of his customers pursued the matter for three years, eventually getting a warrant for the man’s arrest who had failed to pay for a show heifer. He paid up to get out of jail. By the way, if you’ve sold cattle in a sale, it’s still up to you, not the sale manager, to file charges. What if you know where the cattle are and you just want to get them back? Don’t go by yourself, contact local authorities. “You have to get a court order from a judge to go and retrieve them,” explains Gray. And it might be a smart idea to have a law enforcement officer of some stripe to go with you in case things get ugly. If the cattle have been sold to someone else already, that person is doubly jinxed – they are out the cattle (assuming you can locate them) and now they have to worry about getting their money back from the unau-thorized seller. Many times, if the animal has been sold to a 4-H or FFA kid, the seller will allow them to keep it, show it and pay them once the animal has been sold if need be. They may not get full price for it; however, market animals do have an expiration date. Adams says you also can’t expect to show up at someone’s sale who owes you money, buy an animal in the sale and not pay for it as a way to recoup your losses. That’s only going to get you in hot water even if it makes sense from a lay-man’s per-s p e c -

tive. There are also some tax issues to consider if you try to get too creative in seeking some remedy. Someone once suggested that a jilted seller turn the bad debt into a gift to the buyer on his income taxes. Better not.“If a cattle seller did not get paid for his cattle, the seller would not want to claim that the pur-chaser received a gift,” explains Larry May, a CPA from Sweetwater, TX. “Gifts are not tax-able income to the donee, the recipient of the gift. In addition, the donor, the giver of the gift, might be liable for the filing of a gift tax return if the amount of the gift were in excess of $13,000 to any one person. “The donor could be liable for payment of gift taxes if the donor had used up his gift tax exclusion,” he adds. “If the seller were to claim that a gift had been made, he could lose his le-

gal claim for civil or crimi-nal action against the non-paying purchaser. “The cattle seller could take a bad debt deduction if his cattle operation is on the ac-crual basis,” May says. “If he is on the cash basis, his de-duction would be limited to his basis in the cattle sold. There is a Form 1099C, can-cellation of indebtedness, that can be used to report

cancellation of debt, which might be taxable to debtor, but most cattle operators would not meet the criteria of those who may file Form

1099C.” So, the bottom line is unless you

really know who you are deal-ing with it’s the seller rather

than the buyer who should beware!

bouncing checks & bad guys

Dennis Adams

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What should you do when someone gives you a bad check?

By Sharla Ishmael

You’ve sold a bull to a new customer in a con-signment sale and his check bounces. Or per-haps you’ve sold a trailer-load of calves to a partic-

ular buyer before and had no problems so you agreed to wait for payment until the calves are delivered. However, he has some excuse as to why he doesn’t have your check that day. And the excuses continue every time you call him up – “The mail truck burned up.” or “My wife is in the hospital.” What do you do? Unfortunately, these days if you’re a seller, eventually you are going to run into to a “buy-er” who tries to take the animals without giving honest payment in return. With a weak econo-my and strong cattle prices, it’s a good bet that is happening now more than ever. “I hate to say it, but my best advice is not to be so trusting,” says Larry Gray, executive di-rector of law enforcement and theft prevention services at Texas and Southwestern Cattle Rais-ers Association. TSCRA has 29 Special Rang-ers stationed throughout Texas and Oklahoma who handle every kind of livestock theft case imaginable. “Business just isn’t like it used to be,” he adds. “Ranchers take pride in doing business

on a handshake, but there are definitely indi-viduals who will take advantage of you.” If you do get a bad check, Gray says you have to send the person a certified letter and give them 10 days to respond. If they don’t pay in that time, then you go to your county dis-trict attorney and file on them. However, if you agreed to deliver the cattle without getting your check first, you may have a much more difficult time recovering your money – or cattle. “If they flat out won’t pay up, that can be considered theft,” Gray explains. “However, it’s up to the prosecutor. Some consider it a civil matter of extending credit if you let them take the cattle without payment. If they send you a check for a portion of what they owe and you accept it, then for sure it is a civil matter be-cause you have extended credit.” Either way, ranchers tend to be at the mercy of the DA’s office. Gray says that in rural areas, where the DA’s constituents are farmer and ranchers, they tend to take these cases more se-riously. However, if your DA’s office is located in a larger, urban area, your chances are slimmer of getting help. You may file on someone and never hear another word. Heath Hyde is a Charolais breeder who also has a private law practice in Dallas, where he was formerly an assistant DA for 10 years. Hyde says many county DAs offices are overloaded.

But he still doesn’t understand why more of them don’t take livestock cases more seriously, considering the amount of money that can be involved – particularly in the registered busi-ness. “In the registered business, you may have sold one cow for $6,000,” he says. “You are protected somewhat by the fact that the buyer won’t get registration papers, which decreases the value of the property. But even then, they can take her to the sale barn and get some mon-ey because they didn’t put any in to start with. “Threat of criminal action is usually the only way to get your money or your cattle back,” Hyde says. “Another thing is once you start sending checks across state lines it can be considered wire fraud, which is a felony.” For example, Dennis Adams, owner of Out-front Cattle Services, a sale management com-pany, tried to help a client get redress from a buyer that hadn’t paid for cattle bought in a production sale. The buyer wouldn’t return his phone calls, but Adams got a tip from another unhappy seller that included the phone num-ber of the buyer’s mother. So he called her. She wasn’t real happy to hear that charges could – and would – be filed on her son. But it took a call from Adams’ lawyer impressing upon her that jail time was a possibility to con-vince her to act on his behalf. This time, the

cattle were returned. “Most of the time, you don’t have a lot of problems,” Adams explains. “But if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For example, if someone who is new to the business shows up and they get overly insulted by asking them for credit references, you might need to watch out.” While checking credit references with a buy-er’s bank is common to big operators, such as order-buying firms, it still doesn’t guarantee a safe transaction. Take the case of Monte Sharp. In 2005, Sharp ordered 1,300 head from Capital Land and Livestock, a prominent order-buying firm in Texas. Capital’s owner, Jim Schwertner, checked Sharp’s personal and credit references and sent him the $700,000 worth of cattle. Alerted by another cattle trader, Schwertner soon discovered the calves had already been shipped to a feedlot and Sharp had received 70 percent of their value (even though he had never paid a dime for them), with the rest to be sent to him after the cattle were slaughtered. As it turned out, Capital wasn’t the only livestock dealer this Oklahoma criminal had misled. He owed other cattlemen millions of dollars and had also given them disingenuous pledges to pay them back, knowing he couldn’t as well as bad checks. Capital was – four years later – able to re-cover its money, having gained secured credi-tor status. But others weren’t so lucky. One Oklahoma cattleman Sharp owed money to had to sell three family farms and was nearly bankrupted by his dealing with Sharp. It was a complicated case and the reason it ever saw the light of day was due to the diligence of a county assistant DA named Michael Jarrett. Jarrett retrieved the case from an old file drawer, where it had been idling for three years when he found it. Jarrett took it upon himself to learn as much as he could about the cattle business and follow the case through bankruptcy proceedings and other delays. In Decem-ber 2009, Monte Sharp was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Lengthy delays seem to be the norm even when the justice system is working for you.

Adams points to another case where one of his customers pursued the matter for three years, eventually getting a warrant for the man’s arrest who had failed to pay for a show heifer. He paid up to get out of jail. By the way, if you’ve sold cattle in a sale, it’s still up to you, not the sale manager, to file charges. What if you know where the cattle are and you just want to get them back? Don’t go by yourself, contact local authorities. “You have to get a court order from a judge to go and retrieve them,” explains Gray. And it might be a smart idea to have a law enforcement officer of some stripe to go with you in case things get ugly. If the cattle have been sold to someone else already, that person is doubly jinxed – they are out the cattle (assuming you can locate them) and now they have to worry about getting their money back from the unau-thorized seller. Many times, if the animal has been sold to a 4-H or FFA kid, the seller will allow them to keep it, show it and pay them once the animal has been sold if need be. They may not get full price for it; however, market animals do have an expiration date. Adams says you also can’t expect to show up at someone’s sale who owes you money, buy an animal in the sale and not pay for it as a way to recoup your losses. That’s only going to get you in hot water even if it makes sense from a lay-man’s per-s p e c -

tive. There are also some tax issues to consider if you try to get too creative in seeking some remedy. Someone once suggested that a jilted seller turn the bad debt into a gift to the buyer on his income taxes. Better not.“If a cattle seller did not get paid for his cattle, the seller would not want to claim that the pur-chaser received a gift,” explains Larry May, a CPA from Sweetwater, TX. “Gifts are not tax-able income to the donee, the recipient of the gift. In addition, the donor, the giver of the gift, might be liable for the filing of a gift tax return if the amount of the gift were in excess of $13,000 to any one person. “The donor could be liable for payment of gift taxes if the donor had used up his gift tax exclusion,” he adds. “If the seller were to claim that a gift had been made, he could lose his le-

gal claim for civil or crimi-nal action against the non-paying purchaser. “The cattle seller could take a bad debt deduction if his cattle operation is on the ac-crual basis,” May says. “If he is on the cash basis, his de-duction would be limited to his basis in the cattle sold. There is a Form 1099C, can-cellation of indebtedness, that can be used to report

cancellation of debt, which might be taxable to debtor, but most cattle operators would not meet the criteria of those who may file Form

1099C.” So, the bottom line is unless you

really know who you are deal-ing with it’s the seller rather

than the buyer who should beware!

bouncing checks & bad guys

Dennis Adams

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y-Product Feeds and Shelled Corn: Never Say Never

The more experienced I get (another phrase for getting older), the more true famous quotes become such as “Never Say Never.” This particular quote is especially true when it comes to replac-ing shelled corn in diets with by-products. In recent years, many nutritionists (including me) have touted the benefits of substituting by- or co-products for shelled corn in ruminant diets. The collective we (nutritionists in general) have inferred that these by- or co-products are generally less expensive than shelled corn. This is not always true, as is the current situation. Today, November 28, 2011, as I write this article, shelled corn is priced at $5.82:bushel or 11.80¢:lb of dry matter (DM). Soybean hulls are $240:ton or 13.33¢:lb of DM. This is down from $270:ton three weeks ago. Dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) is $215:ton or 11.94¢:lb of DM. This is down from $267:ton 30 days ago. Modified wet DGS is selling for $75 to $95:ton or 6.25¢ to 7.92¢:lb of DM. In short, shelled corn is less expensive as an energy source than soy-hulls for beef cows. Shelled corn is also less expensive as an energy source than DDGS for feedlot cattle assuming DDGS is fed above 20% of the diet DM. If DDGS is fed primarily for its protein value (DDGS makes up less than 20% of diet DM), then as a replacement for shelled corn and soybean meal DDGS is the most economical buy. The really bright spot of this information is that modified wet DGS (60% DM) is as usual, a more economical replacement for shelled corn as energy and as a protein feedstuff than soybean meal. As we are finding out, the co-product and by-product feeds are not immediately responsive to increases or decreases in the price of shelled corn. However, producers must pay close attention to changes in the comparative prices of shelled corn and the co- or by-products. The price changes in this volatile shelled corn market must be continually monitored to know when the by-products are an economical purchase. This is particularly true because forage is in short supply. Corn silage that is generally considered the most economical forage for beef cows looks more attractive as a feedstuff in late November at 3.03¢:lb ($5.82:bu for shelled corn at 250 bu:acre or 24 tons corn silage:acre) compared to corn silage back in early September (3.65¢:lb) when corn was $7:00:bu.

Soyhulls are usually a more economical energy feedstuff for cows on grass or legume hay than shelled corn, but this co-product now has so many alternative uses in feeds that soyhulls are not always more economical than shelled corn. However, as a highly digestible fiber source, soyhulls have several intrinsic factors that make them a more desirable feedstuff for cows than shelled corn. Distillers grains still should be considered a by-product feed-stuff and not a co-product such as soyhulls. The nutrient composi-tion of soyhulls is very consistent from plant to plant and from week to week, therefore, soyhulls are a true co-product. Distill-ers grains are still a by-product feedstuff because their nutrient composition (crude protein, crude fat, phosphorous and sulfur, especially) varies so much from plant to plant and from month to month. One last thought for this issue’s column. I received a telephone call last week from one of the country’s premier Angus seedstock producers. This proactive, progressive cattleman has been using a mixture of DDGS meal and soyhull pellets to supplement the op-eration’s brood cows. This has been – and continues to be – a very economical supplement. However, using DDGS in supplements can present problems. Often times DDGS is still hot when delivered from the ethanol plant. As a meal, DDGS can bridge over in gravity-bottom grain bins and the consistency of flow is not always good. Bridging is worse with hot DDGS than cool DDGS. This producer’s question was could he replace DDGS with pelleted corn gluten feed (CGF)? A mixture of pelleted CGF and soyhull pellets is a great feedstuff to supplement beef cows on either hay or corn silage. This producer is on top of his game in seeking a substitute for DDGS with CGF. Both can work well: CGF at 24% crude protein has about 83% the value of DDGS at 29% crude protein and it takes about 20% more CGF than DDGS in a CGF:soyhull mixture than in a DDGS:soyhull mixture. A pelleted CGF:soyhull mixture will have a more desir-able flow and a more uniform mix with less separation than a DDGS:soyhull mixture. In the world of cattle feeding, never say never. We never know which feedstuff is the best buy. The great thing about feeding cattle is that we have so many options available that pig and chicken producers do not have.

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Story By Sharla Ishmael • Photos by Mike Zukerman & Lindsey Fowler

ost of us never give it a second

thought – going to the barn, that

is. In fact, I remember a lot of

times, back when cartoons were

only run on Saturdays, wishing

I didn’t have to go to the barn

to feed my steers. Truth be told, most rural kids

probably take for granted the opportunity to raise

an animal and show it through FFA or 4-H. But

for families who live in towns or cities, a livestock

project just isn’t feasible no matter how badly

they want it for one reason – nowhere to put it.

That’s not the case in three schools The Show

Circuit found in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mex-

ico, where even city kids can raise a livestock

project in their school ag barn, farm or pens. Each

of these programs has a unique way of making it

work for their particular community given the re-

sources at their disposal and some hard-working

ag teachers.

Take Fort Worth, Texas, for example. Consid-

ering the city’s moniker is “Cowtown,” and the

Stockyards is a big part of the city’s past and pres-

ent, not to mention the fact that it’s home to the

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, as recently as

2001 there was not even one FFA chapter at any

school in the Fort Worth Independent School Dis-

trict (FWISD).

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A Pen Of Their OwnThree different high school agriculture programs demonstrate how schools can provide opportunities for kids without a barn or pen of their own to have a livestock project and experience the invaluable rewards and lessons that come from raising a show animal.

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about the way a barn should be run, as well. One way school ag programs with their own facilities handle that is to have formal, agreed upon rules.

Barn rules For example, the Arlington Heights FFA chapter actually has a contract of expectations and requirements that a member must sign in order to keep an animal at the school barn. “Our rules cover basic animal treatment,” explains Davenport. “We suggest they feed twice a day, they have to keep their area clean and wash their animals regularly. There are certain days of the week that we’ll meet after school or in the evening to go over things.” Davenport oversees the steer and heifer projects in the barn, and his teaching partner, Linsey Fowler, oversees the sheep and goats.

They bring in outside experts for showmanship clinics and have a chapter-wide show, where exhibitors can earn prizes like boots and belt buckles that are donated. Security is one issue that all three schools have had no problems with, fortunately. Gad-berry says the Perry school farm is located right on the edge of town in a highly visible area, and they have never had any issues. Davenport says the Fort Worth barn is protected with both se-curity cameras and an automatic gate system that requires a key card to get in. “Although I’ve heard about it happening with other programs, we’ve never had any se-curity problems,” he says. “The cameras and the gate not only serve as protection, they also help with accountability. If we have a student that skips feedings, we can look at the log of key cards and know that he hasn’t been there, or we can review the cameras and see if he’s been there or not. “Also, the cameras just help to keep track of what’s going on with the animals,” Davenport adds. “There is another school ag barn in Le-

ander that has cameras, too. A while back, they had a steer die and didn’t know what happened. So, they went back through the camera footage and saw that he had gotten his head stuck in one of the pens and choked.” At the larger school barns in urban areas, people will tell you the barn becomes a hangout location for the students and gives the group of young people in the ag program an identity of sorts among their peers. While that type of sit-uation certainly requires adult supervision, it’s a very good thing for those kids and certainly better than hanging out at the mall or some-where they could get into real trouble. From large, fancy barns to nondescript (but full) pens, good things are happening with school ag facilities across the country. Young people who wouldn’t have had the chance oth-erwise are learning what responsibility means in the most unique way possible – having the care and well-being of another living creature depen-dent on them, watching that animal grow and develop and getting to showcase their hard work at the end, in the show ring. That’s priceless.

Fort Worth ISD FFA Barn Of course, the flip side is that “Cowtown” is also the 16th largest city in the nation with 80,000 students making up a diverse, urban district with 14 different high schools. In 2002, the first FFA chapter was initiated at Arlington Heights High School, and plans began for a Fort Worth ISD FFA Barn. Key officials with the Fort Worth Stock Show and the Stock Show Syndicate (a gen-erous group of volunteers and local business people that have raised more than $26.5 mil-lion for youth exhibitors selling animals in the show’s Sale of Champions) raised the money to build a 5,000-square-foot barn on the west side of town. In 2011, the barn was expanded by an-other 2,400 square feet to accommodate more space for large animals. “Today we have 16 cattle pens, 20 lamb and goat pens, an open area in the middle that serves as a show arena, wash rack and a feed/tack area,” explains Cody Davenport, one of two agriculture instructors at Arlington Heights. “There is talk of expanding it even more. “In the barn right now, we have about 20 students who have nine lambs and goats and 13 head of cattle,” he says. “We also have about 35 students who raise rabbits at their homes. We have one student who has a place of his own to keep goats. Altogether, we have 68 paid FFA members, and we teach agriculture classes to roughly 400 students. When I started in 2005, we only had about 35 students.” The total enrollment at AHHS is approxi-mately 1,700; so almost one-quarter of the stu-dent body in this big city high school is being reached with some type of agricultural instruc-tion, be it horticulture, animal science, soil and plant research, etc. In fact, the school’s agricul-ture program is touted as “Gold Seal Program of Choice,” meant to provide students a special-ized learning experience to choose in-depth courses based on their interests rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Because of the support from city leaders,

this FFA chapter not only enjoys its own barn, it also has two pickups, a 40-foot aluminum gooseneck trailer, a 16-foot bumper-pull trailer and a 21-foot stock trailer. The barn is utilized year-round, even though most of the market animals are sold in February at the terminal Tarrant County Livestock Show. FFA members with heifer projects keep the barn occupied even in the “off ” season.

Perry High School Ag Farm Of course, most high school ag programs aren’t going to enjoy as much financial support from the community, but that doesn’t mean a school ag farm is beyond their reach. Move north to Perry, Okla. – about an hour’s drive north of Oklahoma City. “We have had a school farm for a long time, and we built a new pig barn about eight years ago,” explains Zach Gadberry, the ag teacher at Perry High School. “We have six cattle runs, four goat pens and 10 pig pens. Right now, there are six students who keep livestock proj-ects at the school farm and all but one of them live inside the city limits.” For perspective, Perry has a population of almost 5,000 with 300 kids enrolled in high school. There are 60 FFA members among them. One advantage for the ag teacher of having a school farm is more interaction with those students (particularly when they are in-experienced with livestock) and not having to drive all over the county to oversee their projects. But there are challeng-es. “The hardest thing is keeping up with it and running it the way it needs to be with a high traffic of students,” Gadberry says. “To keep it clean and mowed is a chal-

lenge. With at least four students and 10 pigs out there, something is breaking all the time.”

Corona Ag Farm Tony Johnson, ag teacher in tiny Corona, NM (a village of approximately 200 in the high, open-range country of central New Mexico), agrees about the efficiency of his school’s ag farm. “I’ve got some kids that live 60 miles west of here, and some that live more than 70 miles east. You could spend two days driving just to get around to everybody. “We have a set of pens on land that’s owned by the 4-H Club and the Roping Club; it’s not the school,” Johnson says. “In Corona, the ag teacher takes care of the 4-H livestock kids, too. We mostly keep pigs, sheep and goats there, and we average two or three of the city kids from Corona every year,” he adds. “It’s usually for kids who live in town or next to town. “My kids keep their projects there, too. We spend about two hours before school feeding and two hours after school. I get to see these kids and their animals all the time, so it’s a great advantage,” he says. “The only disadvan-tage, maybe, is that I expect them to take care of their animals like my own. Sometimes a kid will only want to spend 15 minutes feeding, and that doesn’t cut it in my book.” Davenports admits one of the challenges of a school ag barn or farm is just trying to keep everyone on the same page. Just like a cook has a particular way they want things to be done in their kitchen, folks have different notions

between the pages

The Show Circuit is pleased to offer a 50% discount on subscriptions to Ag Rooms and

Extension Offices. That’s a one-year subscription for just $15! Send in this coupon and your payment to get a subscription for your 4-H and FFA members today!

Chapter/Extention Office: ____________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ______________________

FFA Chapter Number: _________________ OR 4-H County/State: _____________________________

Phone: ________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

Check: __________ Money Order: __________ Visa: __________ Mastercard: __________

Exp. Date: _________________ Card Number: ___________________________________________

Cardholder Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Send completed form along with payment to: The Show CirCuiT • 21009 Clarksville Rd., Lexington, IL 61753

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about the way a barn should be run, as well. One way school ag programs with their own facilities handle that is to have formal, agreed upon rules.

Barn rules For example, the Arlington Heights FFA chapter actually has a contract of expectations and requirements that a member must sign in order to keep an animal at the school barn. “Our rules cover basic animal treatment,” explains Davenport. “We suggest they feed twice a day, they have to keep their area clean and wash their animals regularly. There are certain days of the week that we’ll meet after school or in the evening to go over things.” Davenport oversees the steer and heifer projects in the barn, and his teaching partner, Linsey Fowler, oversees the sheep and goats.

They bring in outside experts for showmanship clinics and have a chapter-wide show, where exhibitors can earn prizes like boots and belt buckles that are donated. Security is one issue that all three schools have had no problems with, fortunately. Gad-berry says the Perry school farm is located right on the edge of town in a highly visible area, and they have never had any issues. Davenport says the Fort Worth barn is protected with both se-curity cameras and an automatic gate system that requires a key card to get in. “Although I’ve heard about it happening with other programs, we’ve never had any se-curity problems,” he says. “The cameras and the gate not only serve as protection, they also help with accountability. If we have a student that skips feedings, we can look at the log of key cards and know that he hasn’t been there, or we can review the cameras and see if he’s been there or not. “Also, the cameras just help to keep track of what’s going on with the animals,” Davenport adds. “There is another school ag barn in Le-

ander that has cameras, too. A while back, they had a steer die and didn’t know what happened. So, they went back through the camera footage and saw that he had gotten his head stuck in one of the pens and choked.” At the larger school barns in urban areas, people will tell you the barn becomes a hangout location for the students and gives the group of young people in the ag program an identity of sorts among their peers. While that type of sit-uation certainly requires adult supervision, it’s a very good thing for those kids and certainly better than hanging out at the mall or some-where they could get into real trouble. From large, fancy barns to nondescript (but full) pens, good things are happening with school ag facilities across the country. Young people who wouldn’t have had the chance oth-erwise are learning what responsibility means in the most unique way possible – having the care and well-being of another living creature depen-dent on them, watching that animal grow and develop and getting to showcase their hard work at the end, in the show ring. That’s priceless.

Fort Worth ISD FFA Barn Of course, the flip side is that “Cowtown” is also the 16th largest city in the nation with 80,000 students making up a diverse, urban district with 14 different high schools. In 2002, the first FFA chapter was initiated at Arlington Heights High School, and plans began for a Fort Worth ISD FFA Barn. Key officials with the Fort Worth Stock Show and the Stock Show Syndicate (a gen-erous group of volunteers and local business people that have raised more than $26.5 mil-lion for youth exhibitors selling animals in the show’s Sale of Champions) raised the money to build a 5,000-square-foot barn on the west side of town. In 2011, the barn was expanded by an-other 2,400 square feet to accommodate more space for large animals. “Today we have 16 cattle pens, 20 lamb and goat pens, an open area in the middle that serves as a show arena, wash rack and a feed/tack area,” explains Cody Davenport, one of two agriculture instructors at Arlington Heights. “There is talk of expanding it even more. “In the barn right now, we have about 20 students who have nine lambs and goats and 13 head of cattle,” he says. “We also have about 35 students who raise rabbits at their homes. We have one student who has a place of his own to keep goats. Altogether, we have 68 paid FFA members, and we teach agriculture classes to roughly 400 students. When I started in 2005, we only had about 35 students.” The total enrollment at AHHS is approxi-mately 1,700; so almost one-quarter of the stu-dent body in this big city high school is being reached with some type of agricultural instruc-tion, be it horticulture, animal science, soil and plant research, etc. In fact, the school’s agricul-ture program is touted as “Gold Seal Program of Choice,” meant to provide students a special-ized learning experience to choose in-depth courses based on their interests rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Because of the support from city leaders,

this FFA chapter not only enjoys its own barn, it also has two pickups, a 40-foot aluminum gooseneck trailer, a 16-foot bumper-pull trailer and a 21-foot stock trailer. The barn is utilized year-round, even though most of the market animals are sold in February at the terminal Tarrant County Livestock Show. FFA members with heifer projects keep the barn occupied even in the “off ” season.

Perry High School Ag Farm Of course, most high school ag programs aren’t going to enjoy as much financial support from the community, but that doesn’t mean a school ag farm is beyond their reach. Move north to Perry, Okla. – about an hour’s drive north of Oklahoma City. “We have had a school farm for a long time, and we built a new pig barn about eight years ago,” explains Zach Gadberry, the ag teacher at Perry High School. “We have six cattle runs, four goat pens and 10 pig pens. Right now, there are six students who keep livestock proj-ects at the school farm and all but one of them live inside the city limits.” For perspective, Perry has a population of almost 5,000 with 300 kids enrolled in high school. There are 60 FFA members among them. One advantage for the ag teacher of having a school farm is more interaction with those students (particularly when they are in-experienced with livestock) and not having to drive all over the county to oversee their projects. But there are challeng-es. “The hardest thing is keeping up with it and running it the way it needs to be with a high traffic of students,” Gadberry says. “To keep it clean and mowed is a chal-

lenge. With at least four students and 10 pigs out there, something is breaking all the time.”

Corona Ag Farm Tony Johnson, ag teacher in tiny Corona, NM (a village of approximately 200 in the high, open-range country of central New Mexico), agrees about the efficiency of his school’s ag farm. “I’ve got some kids that live 60 miles west of here, and some that live more than 70 miles east. You could spend two days driving just to get around to everybody. “We have a set of pens on land that’s owned by the 4-H Club and the Roping Club; it’s not the school,” Johnson says. “In Corona, the ag teacher takes care of the 4-H livestock kids, too. We mostly keep pigs, sheep and goats there, and we average two or three of the city kids from Corona every year,” he adds. “It’s usually for kids who live in town or next to town. “My kids keep their projects there, too. We spend about two hours before school feeding and two hours after school. I get to see these kids and their animals all the time, so it’s a great advantage,” he says. “The only disadvan-tage, maybe, is that I expect them to take care of their animals like my own. Sometimes a kid will only want to spend 15 minutes feeding, and that doesn’t cut it in my book.” Davenports admits one of the challenges of a school ag barn or farm is just trying to keep everyone on the same page. Just like a cook has a particular way they want things to be done in their kitchen, folks have different notions

between the pages

The Show Circuit is pleased to offer a 50% discount on subscriptions to Ag Rooms and

Extension Offices. That’s a one-year subscription for just $15! Send in this coupon and your payment to get a subscription for your 4-H and FFA members today!

Chapter/Extention Office: ____________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ______________________

FFA Chapter Number: _________________ OR 4-H County/State: _____________________________

Phone: ________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

Check: __________ Money Order: __________ Visa: __________ Mastercard: __________

Exp. Date: _________________ Card Number: ___________________________________________

Cardholder Signature: _______________________________________________________________

Send completed form along with payment to: The Show CirCuiT • 21009 Clarksville Rd., Lexington, IL 61753

Hey, Advisors!

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he Power of Sexed SemenWhen breeders decide that calves of one sex may be more valuable than the other in relation to their breeding program, they

can turn to the technology of sex-sorted semen. This technology became commercially available to the cattle breeding industry in 2003. Since then, this technology has allowed breeders to increase the odds of males or females sired from a number of bulls whose semen has been collected, sorted and subsequently frozen. Dr. David Faber, President of Trans Ova Genetics, indicated that Trans Ova has been providing sexed semen options to their embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) clients since 2005. They also developed a technique in which previously frozen semen can be sexed after it has been thawed. This technique, which is also called reverse sort, coupled with IVF, has opened the door for breeders to use sexed semen on virtually any bull with high-quality frozen semen. Today, sexed semen is produced in predominately 2-3 million sperm straws or 5 million sperm straws, which are packaged in ¼ cc straws. They are used for artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). We will cover the lat-ter two reproductive technology uses in this article.Embryo Transfer: Sexed Semen Use in ET With the appropriate application and understanding, the use of sexed semen in conventional embryo transfer (ET) can be a valu-able tool for the beef or dairy producer, as breeders can significant-ly increase the chances of gender-selected offspring, thus adding predictability and value to their herds. Cole Wagner, the Sexed Semen Lab Manager at Trans Ova Ge-netics suggests when breeding a donor with sexed semen, breeders use 10 to 15 million total sperm or two to three 5 million sperm straws. He also suggests that those donors be bred later than conventional embryo transfer breeding schedules, with one unit at 10-12 hours post estrus, 1 unit at 20 hours post estrus and 1 unit at 30 hours post estrus. Donor cows selected for sexed semen use should be younger, fertile donors. If a breeder desires to use sexed semen on older or problem donors, he suggests that they do so in an IVF program. Al-though it is possible to see a slight reduction in the number of total fertilized embryos per flush when using sexed semen, the sex ratio of the resulting embryos will be approximately 90% accurate for the gender chosen. With embryo transfer, breeders have the ability to obtain multiple calves of the sex they desire from several differ-ent sires in a single year. Combining the technologies of sex-sorted semen together with advanced reproductive technologies can help today’s breeders multiply the success of their elite genetics.

IVF: The Best Place for Expensive or Sexed Semen While sexed semen use in embryo transfer practice suggests the use of two to three units of sexed semen per superovulated donor, some breeders have opted to take the risk and use one only straw of sexed, or even rare or expensive semen, to inseminate a donor at 12 hours post standing heat (estrus). The down side to taking this risk is the increased chance that some oocytes (unfertile eggs) may be ovulated early or late, and will result in unfertilized embryos. And, in some cases, no embryos are produced or recovered from a donor cow. A breeder can reduce his risk significantly by utilizing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technology, which provides an enhanced oppor-tunity for success by maximizing the ability to create embryos from one or two units of sexed, rare, or expensive semen. Remarkably, one unit of semen can be used to fertilize the oocytes from five (or more) donor cow’s aspirations in IVF. If a large number of oocytes are aspirated from one donor cow, the oocytes can be divided into two groups so that semen from two different bulls can be used.Sorting Semen Prior to Freeze or Sorting Previously Frozen Semen Sexed semen is prepared and marketed commercially by major bull studs or breeders. This semen is collected, sorted for gender and then frozen. But it is also possible to use frozen semen that is sexed after thaw (reverse sort technology), creating an additional opportunity to produce sexed embryos from a conventional straw of frozen semen on virtually all bulls with high-quality frozen se-men. This technique, when coupled with the use of IVF technol-ogy, creates an incredibly powerful tool for producers by making gender-selected offspring a reality from any virtually any bull.What’s the best option for me? How do breeders determine if the use of sexed semen is a wise choice for their program? Most importantly, breeders must evaluate if there is a significant difference in the value of the male and female offspring from a particular donor cow. If there is not a significant value increase for one sex over another, un-sexed or non-sorted semen will provide the best results at the lowest cost. But if there is a difference in the sales price per gender, sexed semen use in AI, ET or IVF can result in significant value creation for the breeders who are wise enough to utilize the technology in their programs. For breeders looking to speed up genetic advancement within their herd in order to meet demand – and multiply the success of their best genetics – the combination of IVF and sexed semen is a beneficial and logical choice.

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As hotels go, none are more grand or legendary in Denver than the Brown Palace Hotel, a luxury property that opened 120 years ago in downtown and has welcomed guests – including presidents, celebrities and even some four-legged visitors – every day since. Every president (except for Calvin Coolidge) has stayed at the Brown Palace since 1905 when Teddy Roosevelt visited. On Friday, January 13th, the grand hotel will host VIPs of the club calf variety as the site of the 2012 “La Prix” Scholarship Contest and pre-sentation of the $10,000 award. Also, the 6th Annual Embryos on Snow sale will be held there, and while many premier Angus auctions have been at the Brown Palace, it is believed this will be the first club calf sale and event for the “Grande Dame.” Grand Champion steers from the National Western do traipse through the onyx-floored lobby once a year during Afternoon Tea – a highly celebrated Brown Palace tradition for the past 100 years featur-ing scones, tea pastries, tea sandwiches and Devonshire cream shipped directly from England. Visitors and guests line up to take photos with the steer. In fact, the unique, triangular plot at the corners of Broadway, Tremont and 17th street once served as a cow pasture before Henry Cordes Brown, a car-penter-turned-real-estate entrepreneur from Ohio, came to Denver in 1860 after a number of adventures in California, Peru, Nebraska and St. Louis, Missouri and spent of $1.6 million to build his “Palace Hotel.” When the hotel opened in 1892, there were 400 guest rooms (com-pared to 241 today) that rented for between $3 and $5 a night (compared to $140-$1,400 today). So much history has occurred during its century

of existence that the hotel offers guid-ed historical tours through the Colora-do red granite and Arizona limestone building. According to Brown Palace pub-licity, there have been several interest-ing visits by livestock over the years. “In 1945, Dan Thornton, who later became governor of Colorado, arranged to have two Hereford bulls shown and sold here for $50,000. In January 1958, Monte Montana clat-tered into the lobby on his horse “Rex”

and continued up the grand staircase to drop in on a meeting of the Rodeo Cowboys Association. In 1988, Gary Henry and ‘Bubba,’ a Texas Longhorn steer, arrived at the front desk to signal the beginning of the National Western Stock Show.” Hopefully none of the animals got near the antiques, some of which date back to 1670. “We are tremendously excited to be able to hold this premier auction in this location. This is a dream come true for me, and I think it will be a great experience for many people to be able come downtown and visit the Brown Palace. We are looking forward to making ‘The Brown’ the permanent home for the sale in years to come,” says Christy Collins, who is managing the exciting event. The Brown Palace is located on the southeast side of downtown at 321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202, (303) 297-3111. Valet parking will be available for Embryos on Snow attendants. Other parking will be free in lots adjacent to the hotel. The doors to the event as well as the buffet line will open at 6:30. Sale time is 8:00 p.m. The contest winner will be named following the recognition of the 2012 finalists and runner-up. Also, for sale attendees, an optional buffet meal will be made available by the Brown Palace for those wishing to dine in the hotel prior to auction time. The meal will be served in support of the continuation of the LaPrix scholarship program in 2013. Attendees may pre-purchase or reserve dinner tickets, beginning December 15th at www.ccollinsinc.com.

Club Calf Eventto be Held at Historic Brown Palace Hotel

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If you’re between the ages of 13 and 17, love wildlife and would like to polish up your leadership skills in a hands-on, intense, camp envi-ronment on a ranch this summer, come to Texas for one of the Texas Brigades. The Texas Brigades is a combination of four educational pro-grams: Bobwhite Brigade (quail), Buckskin Brigade (deer), Bass Brigade (fish), and Waterfowl Brigade (ducks and geese). Each camp consists of four and a half days of intense, interactive, fun learning from top wildlife and natural resource professionals in Texas. Subjects covered include everything from biology, habitat management, watersheds, population dynamics, ecology and botany, to photography, journalism, firearm safety, fishing, communication, critical-thinking, team building, and leadership. In terms of leadership skills, no matter what profession you choose, it will be important for you to develop the ability to think, plan, and com-municate. A major component of the Brigades involves developing your ability to tell your story to the people in your community. You will learn to write for the print media, how to present educational programs, and even how to be interviewed on the radio and television. The Texas Brigades’ mission is to educate and empower youths with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land steward-ship to become conservation ambassadors for a sustained natural re-source legacy. The Bobwhite Brigade has been cloned in five other states through collaborations with Quail Unlimited. The Buckskin Brigade was

used as the base model for Pennsylvania Bucktails. The fee for a Brigade is $400, which covers meals, lodging and supplies. You are encouraged to solicit all or part of your fee from your local Soil and Water Conservation District, civic group, or conservation organization. The Brigades will help you locate a sponsor if requested. Don’t let money stop you from applying! They will help you find financial assistance. Applications may be submitted online at www.texasbrigades.org. Ap-plications are due March 15, 2012. You do not need to be a Texas resi-dent to participate. The Texas Brigades is a cooperative effort of Texas AgriLife Exten-sion Service, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Parks & Wildlife, USDA-NRCS, and Texas Chapters of Quail Coalition. Pennsylvania offers youth similar opportunities through a Wildlife Leadership Academy. Youth ages 14-17 can apply for two different field schools: Pennsylvania Bucktails focuses on white-tailed deer and will be held June 19-23, 2012, at Stone Valley Recreation Area in Huntingdon County; Pennsylvania Brookies focuses on trout and will be July 10-14, 2012, at Sieg Conference Center in Clinton County. Applications are due April 1 and can be obtained from Michele Kit-tell, WLA Director Field Office, by phone at 570-245-8518 or by email at [email protected]. More information can be also be found at http://www.piceweb.org/p_WLA.html.

Do you have a photo celebrating the great outdoors? Due to the popular response we received, we’ll be sharing bits and bites of SC Outdoors throughout

the year. Submit your stories or photos to [email protected].

Upcoming hUnting dates of interest...In Kansas• Nonresident deer permit applications will be accepted online from April

1-27, 2012 (https://www2.ks.wildlifelicense.com/start.php) • Furbearer season run through Feb. 15, 2012, statewide with no limit.

Beaver trapping runs through March 31, 2012.

...In alasKa• Arctic Fox runs through April 30 (two foxes) in select wildlife unit areas;

through March 15 (two foxes in others) and no closed season or limit in area known as unit 10.

• Lynx seasons vary greatly, from no open season in some units to two lynx in other units with the latest season through April 15. See hunt.alaska.gov for details.

This month’s featured Camo: Advantage Camo Pattern

Featured in our SC Outdoors logo above.

Come Join The Brigades!

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announcementsInternshIps Offered

by VIta ferm sure Champ

bOVanCe sChOlarshIp COntest applICatIOns due marCh 1

Sure Champ is offering incoming college juniors and seniors an op-portunity to gain experience in the marketing, development and sales of a show feed supplement. Two internships will be offered – public rela-tions/sales internship and sales internship. Applicants must be enrolled in an agriculture-related major, be able to work individually and in a team environment, have excellent commu-nication skills, understand the show livestock industry, possess a strong work ethic and have prior internship or work experience in agricultural related fields. The public relation/sales internship will also require strong

Bovance announces the second year of their youth scholarship pro-gram, which was won by Brent Sexton from Iowa in 2011. This $1,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students in their first or second year of undergraduate study in an agriculture related field. Students must write an essay between 750 and 1000 words based on one of the following questions: 1. How could genetic preservation and cloning help feed the world in the years to come? 2. If you have a particular cow or bull that has contributed greatly to your herd, or the breed, explain why would you clone her/him. 3. How could cloning be used as part of comprehensive reproductive toolbox of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) services in a

writing, editing and design skills. Experience in social media, photogra-phy and video would be of benefit. The internships will be based out of St. Joseph, Mo., with travel to major livestock junior nationals. The internships will begin June 1 and conclude Aug. 3. Applications must be postmarked Feb. 29, 2012. To ap-ply please send resume, cover letter, internship of choice, and two refer-ences to Crystal Young, BioZyme Inc., 6010 Stockyards Expressway, Saint Joseph, MO 64504 or [email protected]. If applying for the public relations/sales internship please also include two writing samples.

purebred or commercial operation? 4. How would you explain the benefits and safety of cloning to a con sumer/friend who is questioning the value of the technology? Entries must be received no later than March 1, 2012, with the win-ner being announced by April 15, 2012. The runner up will receive a free Express Tissue Bank on the animal of their choice (Value $300) and hon-orable mention entries will receive a certificate for $100 off a Genetic Preservation or Express Tissue Bank on the animal of their choice. All entry essays may be used in Bovance promotional materials in the future. For a submission form, please contact Diane Broek at 1-800-999-3586 or Melain Cox at 1-877-4-BOVANCE (1-877-426-8262).

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Box Office Hit on February 16:Ghost Rider

10 years agoJan/Feb 2002 SC Cover: All About You

Price of gas: $1.09

Billboard #1 on January 26:Usher: U Got It Bad

Country #1 on January 12:Alan Jackson: Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning

Box Office Hit on February 15:John Q.

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ShowmanNames of your current steers/

heifersBreeds you show What’s your favorite

stock show and why?SiblingsWhat do you

want to be when you grow up?

Activities outside the show

ring

What quality/skill to you have that you’re most

proud of?

Favorites Favorite subject in school

Favorite show memory so far

Weird habit/skill/fact about

youPet peeve Most embarrassing

stock show moment

Wyatt Marshall Age: 15

Hometown:Burlington, CO

First Lady and Big Momma

AngusSimmental

National Western Stock Show because it is close to home, and I can show both cattle and horses.

Justis and Wynn Marshall

2 brothers: Lanham (13),

and Landry (5)

My goal is to come home to

the ranch, train horses and work on our seedstock

operation.

Riding my reining horse, livestock

judging and com-peting in school

sports.

Friendly and respectful of

others.

My agriculture class.

Winning showman-ship at the state fair with my steer, Fluff

Toy.

Everyone says I talk in my sleep.

People that don’t put forth a 100%

effort.

When I was hit by something the day

before the show and had to show with a

black eye.

Movie/TV: Rudy/Top Gear

Music: Brenn HillBook: Summer Ball/

Mike Lupica

Leighton Robbins Age: 15

Hometown:La Vernia, TX

Shaniqua and Razz

MaineMaineTainer

Chi

Maine Jr Nationals. I love the contests and the friendships made with other exhibitors from around the country.

Bovine Embryologist

Team roping, hunting and fish-

ing.

I’m a perfectionist.

Science Division Winner at Louisville in 2010.

I play Tenor Sax in the HS

Marching Band.

People leaving the washrack in a

mess.

At State Fair of Texas in 2010, my heifer

coughed and covered the judge’s face with

the mess.

Movie/TV: Remember the TitansMusic: George StraitBook: Where the Red

Fern Grows

Anna Maulsby Age: 15

Hometown:College Station,

TX

Steers: Chunk and Donnie

Heifers: Queenie and Madison

Simmental HeifersSteers

All Breeds

Houston. It has always seemed so prestigious

and is like no other show I have been to.

Sydney Maulsby, sister

A lawyerI like to spend time with friends

and to travel anytime I have

the opportunity to do so.

Ability to put myself in other people’s shoes when gaining

perspective of a situation.

Biology Going to Junior Nationals and having

calf champion and meeting people from

all over the United States.

I’m not very girlie or easily excited.

People taking food off of my

plate or whining about problems.

My first year showing I was pulling on the lead of a show halter of a stubborn steer, and the halter broke

while in the show ring.

Movie/TV: Sweet Home Alabama

Music: Joss StoneBook: Where the Red

Fern Grows

Sydney Maulsby Age: 12

Hometown:College Station,

TX

Heifers: Bones and Bobbie

Simmental HeifersSteers

All Breeds

HoustonAnna Maulsby, sister

PsychiatristBeing with friends and listening to

music.

I memorize songs easily.

English Winning Champion heifer at San Antonio, Houston and Jr. Nat’l in the same year with

the same heifer.

I remember little things and details about everything.

Smacking while you chew.

Showmanship at Jr. Nat’l, which was tough

with a cow/calf pair. The heifer wanted to go back to her calf.

Movie/TV: Awkward

Music: BeyonceBook: 13 Reasons Why

Haley Rae Herzog Age: 16

Hometown:Robinson, TX

Rojo, Waka, Kanya, Gucci, Wicked Witch,

Viva

Brahman Heifers, Angus and Red

Angus Steers and crossbred steers

Houston, because there is so much to do and see.

Payton Herzog, brother

Criminal LawyerHanging out with friends and

family.

I’m really good at public speaking,

and I enjoy arts & crafts. I love doing

both.

Lunch Winning Reserve Supreme Heifer at San Antonio in 2009 with my Brahman Heifer!

I’m extremely OCD, and I’m a

huge germaphobe.

Smacking when chewing food.

I’m not sure I have had one...Yet!

Movie/TV: Sweet Home Alabama/

Texas WomenMusic:

Eli Young Band

Payton Neal Herzog Age: 10

Hometown:Robinson, TX

Lady Bug, Armoni, Hooey,

Hurley, Fox

Brahman heifersAngus

Crossbred steers

Houston, because I love the big candy

store and going into Reliant (Stadium) was

awesome.

Haley Herzog, sister

Undecided what I want to be

when I grow up.

Playing football. Showmanship skills - I love to

show!

Social Studies and Math

Champion Angus Steer in Houston

2011 and going into Reliant for the overall drive.

I am well liked by everyone. I am the class

clown!

Nothing really bothers me....

I couldn’t button my show jeans, because

I had too many clothes on and the

starch!

Movie/TV: Swamp People

Music:: Kid RockBook: Diary of a

Wimpy Kid

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ShowmanNames of your current steers/

heifersBreeds you show What’s your favorite

stock show and why?SiblingsWhat do you

want to be when you grow up?

Activities outside the show

ring

What quality/skill to you have that you’re most

proud of?

Favorites Favorite subject in school

Favorite show memory so far

Weird habit/skill/fact about

youPet peeve Most embarrassing

stock show moment

Wyatt Marshall Age: 15

Hometown:Burlington, CO

First Lady and Big Momma

AngusSimmental

National Western Stock Show because it is close to home, and I can show both cattle and horses.

Justis and Wynn Marshall

2 brothers: Lanham (13),

and Landry (5)

My goal is to come home to

the ranch, train horses and work on our seedstock

operation.

Riding my reining horse, livestock

judging and com-peting in school

sports.

Friendly and respectful of

others.

My agriculture class.

Winning showman-ship at the state fair with my steer, Fluff

Toy.

Everyone says I talk in my sleep.

People that don’t put forth a 100%

effort.

When I was hit by something the day

before the show and had to show with a

black eye.

Movie/TV: Rudy/Top Gear

Music: Brenn HillBook: Summer Ball/

Mike Lupica

Leighton Robbins Age: 15

Hometown:La Vernia, TX

Shaniqua and Razz

MaineMaineTainer

Chi

Maine Jr Nationals. I love the contests and the friendships made with other exhibitors from around the country.

Bovine Embryologist

Team roping, hunting and fish-

ing.

I’m a perfectionist.

Science Division Winner at Louisville in 2010.

I play Tenor Sax in the HS

Marching Band.

People leaving the washrack in a

mess.

At State Fair of Texas in 2010, my heifer

coughed and covered the judge’s face with

the mess.

Movie/TV: Remember the TitansMusic: George StraitBook: Where the Red

Fern Grows

Anna Maulsby Age: 15

Hometown:College Station,

TX

Steers: Chunk and Donnie

Heifers: Queenie and Madison

Simmental HeifersSteers

All Breeds

Houston. It has always seemed so prestigious

and is like no other show I have been to.

Sydney Maulsby, sister

A lawyerI like to spend time with friends

and to travel anytime I have

the opportunity to do so.

Ability to put myself in other people’s shoes when gaining

perspective of a situation.

Biology Going to Junior Nationals and having

calf champion and meeting people from

all over the United States.

I’m not very girlie or easily excited.

People taking food off of my

plate or whining about problems.

My first year showing I was pulling on the lead of a show halter of a stubborn steer, and the halter broke

while in the show ring.

Movie/TV: Sweet Home Alabama

Music: Joss StoneBook: Where the Red

Fern Grows

Sydney Maulsby Age: 12

Hometown:College Station,

TX

Heifers: Bones and Bobbie

Simmental HeifersSteers

All Breeds

HoustonAnna Maulsby, sister

PsychiatristBeing with friends and listening to

music.

I memorize songs easily.

English Winning Champion heifer at San Antonio, Houston and Jr. Nat’l in the same year with

the same heifer.

I remember little things and details about everything.

Smacking while you chew.

Showmanship at Jr. Nat’l, which was tough

with a cow/calf pair. The heifer wanted to go back to her calf.

Movie/TV: Awkward

Music: BeyonceBook: 13 Reasons Why

Haley Rae Herzog Age: 16

Hometown:Robinson, TX

Rojo, Waka, Kanya, Gucci, Wicked Witch,

Viva

Brahman Heifers, Angus and Red

Angus Steers and crossbred steers

Houston, because there is so much to do and see.

Payton Herzog, brother

Criminal LawyerHanging out with friends and

family.

I’m really good at public speaking,

and I enjoy arts & crafts. I love doing

both.

Lunch Winning Reserve Supreme Heifer at San Antonio in 2009 with my Brahman Heifer!

I’m extremely OCD, and I’m a

huge germaphobe.

Smacking when chewing food.

I’m not sure I have had one...Yet!

Movie/TV: Sweet Home Alabama/

Texas WomenMusic:

Eli Young Band

Payton Neal Herzog Age: 10

Hometown:Robinson, TX

Lady Bug, Armoni, Hooey,

Hurley, Fox

Brahman heifersAngus

Crossbred steers

Houston, because I love the big candy

store and going into Reliant (Stadium) was

awesome.

Haley Herzog, sister

Undecided what I want to be

when I grow up.

Playing football. Showmanship skills - I love to

show!

Social Studies and Math

Champion Angus Steer in Houston

2011 and going into Reliant for the overall drive.

I am well liked by everyone. I am the class

clown!

Nothing really bothers me....

I couldn’t button my show jeans, because

I had too many clothes on and the

starch!

Movie/TV: Swamp People

Music:: Kid RockBook: Diary of a

Wimpy Kid

Would you like to be in On & Off The Circuit or know someone else who would? E-mail [email protected] to get in on the action!

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Busi

ness

Min

ded

courtesy of Matthew E. O’Donnell, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

ommonly Asked 401(k) Plan QuestionsBecause your retirement planning is so important to your future well-being, you should ask questions about the retirement plans available to you and how they work, as well as how to best use your retirement

dollars. Below are answers to several commonly asked questions about 401(k) plans.

Q. How do my 401(k) contributions lower my income taxes?A. Your 401(k) contributions can be made on a pre-tax basis. This means that they aren’t reported to the Internal Revenue Service as current income on your W-2 form. For example, if you earn $50,000 a year and decide to contribute 10 percent of your salary ($5,000) to your 401(k) account on a pre-tax basis, only $45,000 will be reported as current income for income tax purposes. Why does the government give you this excellent tax break? Be-cause it wants to encourage individuals to save as much as possible with their own dollars today so that they are better prepared for their retirement in the future.

Q. What is a Roth 401(k)?A Roth 401(k) is not a type of plan, but rather a type of plan contri-bution. If a 401(k) plan offers this feature, employees can designate some or all of their elective contributions as designated Roth contributions, rather than traditional, pre-tax elective contribu-tions. Roth contributions, however, are taxed in the year they are contributed to the plan (i.e., they are made on an after-tax basis). Upon distribution, Roth 401(k) contributions are received tax free. Earnings on Roth 401(k) contributions will not be taxed upon dis-tribution if the Roth account has been open for at least 5 tax years and distribution occurs after 59½ , death or disability. Traditional 401(k) contributions and Roth 401(k) contributions are subject to a combined limit of $17,000 for 2012 ($22,500 if age 50 or older).

Q. Am I able to contribute to both a 401(k) and an IRA?A. Yes. Many individuals contribute to their 401(k) plan and to

a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or Roth IRA. It may be best to maximize your traditional 401(k) contributions first, since they can be made with pre-tax dollars. (Your traditional IRA contributions may or may not be tax deductible, depending on your annual salary and other qualifications.) If your employer offers matching contributions and you qualify for a traditional IRA or Roth IRA, it may make sense to contribute enough to the 401(k) plan to obtain the maximum employer match, and then contribute to a traditional IRA or Roth IRA if eligible. If you have not then ex-hausted the maximum allowable contribution and can afford to do so, consider contributing additional amounts to your 401(k) plan.

Q. If I change jobs, may I take my 401(k) money with me?A. Yes. All contributions you have made to your 401(k) account are 100 percent yours. Contributions made by your employer (if any) may be yours depending on a vesting schedule. You will need to check your plan for specific vesting schedules. In addition, if you do change jobs, it may be a good idea to con-sider either rolling your 401(k) money over into an IRA or another qualified plan (such as a profit-sharing or 401(k) plan) at your new employer. Otherwise, you may incur taxes and early withdrawal penalties. Be sure to check with your tax adviser before taking any distributions from your 401(k) plan.

Matthew E. O’Donnell is a Financial Advisor located in Chicago, IL,and may be reached at (312) 917-7464 or

http://fa.smithbarney.com/matthew_odonnell.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and its affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice. To the extent that this material or any attachment concerns tax matters, it is not intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. Any such taxpayer should seek advice based on the

taxpayer’s particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

© 2010 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

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U.S. HoUSe PaSSeS Bill THwarTing DUST regUlaTion You may have heard about the Environmental Protection Agency’s overreach in attempting to regulate dust “pollution” on American’s farm and ranches? Some common sense has prevailed, though the fight is not over. A bipartisan vote of 268 to 150 in favor of Congresswoman Kristi Noem’s (R-S.D) Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011(H.R. 1633) passed the House on December 8. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Bill Donald called the vote a win for regulatory certainty for cattlemen and women. “Unfortunately, taking EPA’s word that farm dust will not be further regulated provides absolutely no relief to those cattle producers already faced with dust regulations. We saw legislation as the only option to give all ranchers across the country any sort of peace of mind. “Cattlemen and women worried about being fined for moving cattle, tilling a field or even driving down a dirt road should rest assured know-ing that will not be allowed to happen on our watch. The bill provides much-needed certainty for cattlemen,” said Donald, who is a rancher from Melville, MT. NCBA was one of 194 various agricultural organizations that lobbied for the bill and will continue to push for its passage in the Senate, where it was introduced by Senators Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and has support from 26 bipartisan senators.

review of ProPoSeD CHilD laBor regUlaTionS There has been tremendous outcry in the agricultural world over proposed “updating” of child labor regulations from the Department of Labor. After studying 70 pages of fine-print bureaucrat-speak, this writer sees plenty of justification for concern and even protest. However, the regulations are not as all-encompassing as some of the Internet chat would led you to believe, although some of the new rules are about as clear as mud. For example, 4-H programs or recreational activities are not covered, because these regulations are under the authority of the Fair Labor and Standards Act, which only apply to hired workers. You could presume that would also mean FFA projects are also in the clear, however voca-tional programs that provide youth valuable working experience through a supervised educational program probably, in most cases, are subject to these new, stricter rules about what is or is not considered a Hazardous Occupation (or HO in government terms). A reasonable person would also conclude that neighbors helping each other at branding time, when no one is paid other than a good dinner, would also be exempt. But there is language in the Department of La-bor’s document describing how civil penalties (up to $11,000 per inci-dent) could apply under these guidelines even if the injured party is not the hired worker. For example, if two 16-year-olds were in one of several kinds of prohibited equipment driving down the road and there was an accident – assuming the driver was the employee – if the passenger is injured then the employer could be fined, even though the driver was not the one injured.

Here are some highlights of the proposed changes:• Prohibitshiredfarmworkersundertheageof16fromoperatingal-most all power-driven equipment, including tractors or essentially any equipment not hand-powered such as lawn mowers and milking ma-chines. Again, that applies to hired employees. The DOL says “entrepre-neurial” activities, like mowing your neighbors’ lawn is okay.• Using electronic devices, including communication devices, whileoperating power-driven equipment is also nixed. The proposal would not prohibit a minor from glancing at or listening to a navigational device or GPS that is secured in a commercially designed holder affixed to the vehicle, provided that the destination and route are programmed into the device or GPS either before driving or when the vehicle is parked.• Preventschildrenunder18yearsofagefrombeingemployedinthestoring, marketing and transporting of farm-product raw materials.• Prohibitsplacesofemploymentincludinggrainelevators,grainbins,silos, feedlots, stockyards, livestock exchanges and livestock actions.• Prohibitsemployedworkersunder18fromworkingwithhorses infeedlots, stockyards, livestock exchanges and auctions or herding live-stock from horseback or on a motorized vehicle or on foot in confined spaces such as pens or corrals.• Workersunder16wouldbeprohibitedfromworkingonafarminayard, pen, or stall occupied by an intact (not castrated) male equine, por-cine, bovine, or bison older than six months, a sow with suckling pigs, or cow with newborn calf (with umbilical cord present); engaging or assist-ing in animal husbandry practices that inflict pain upon the animal and/or are likely to result in unpredictable animal behavior such as, but not limited to, branding, breeding, dehorning, vaccinating, castrating, and treating sick or injured animals; handling animals with known danger-ous behaviors; poultry catching or cooping in preparation for slaughter or market.• Sharplylimitstheexemptionstocertainrules(particularlyrelatedtotractors and other machinery) for workers previously allowed to work with such equipment if they had earned training certificates or in par-ticipated in vocational programs.• The Department is also considering whether to create newrestrictions that would limit the exposure of young hired farmworkers toextremetemperaturesand/orarduousconditionsandisaskingforcommentonthissubject.Someofwhatisbeingcon-sidered:youthundertheageof16wouldnotbepermittedtoworkinagriculturaloccupationswherethetemperaturesatwhichtheyareworkingexceedordropbelowacertain temperature, factor-inginsuchthingsashumidity,windvelocity,andthedegreeanddurationof thephysical exertion requiredby thework. Itmightalsorequirethathoursindirectsunbelimited,ifthetemperaturereachescertain thresholds forprolongedperiodsof time, and/orthat workers be provided with shade, additional water supplies,morefrequentbreaks,theuseoffansinshadedrestareas,orotheroptionsforrelievingheatstressincertaincircumstances.

Bringing you news and views from throughout the agriculture industry. If you have something to share, email [email protected].

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“Therewillstillbeemploymentopportunitiesonfarmsfor14-15yearoldsiftheserulesgointoeffect,theyarejustgoingtobesomewhat limited,”statesMikeStaebell,DesMoinesDistrictDi-rectoroftheU.S.DepartmentofLaborWageandHourDivision.“Whenyouseetheinjuriesonthefarmandtheseverityofthemandtheincidentslevel,it’sprettyclear-it’saproblem.” Therearealsonewcomplicationsconcerningthelong-standingparental exemption for agricultural kids. In general, parents canemploytheirchildrentoworkontheirownfarmorranchatanyageifit’sasoleproprietorship.However,ifthefarmisstructuredasalegalpartnershiporcorporation,thenewruleswouldapply.Thesamegoesforworkingonagrandparentorotherrelative’spropertyor evenworking foryourparentsonpropertyownedbyanyoneelse.There is,however, somemurky language regardingchangestoallowingyouthtoworkincertainconditionswithconsentfrompeopleactingasparent,butit’sveryconfusing. According to the proposal, the reasons these regulations areneeded is: “It is well established that several characteristics ofyouth place adolescent workers at increased risk of injury anddeath.Lackofexperienceintheworkplaceandinassessingrisks,and developmental factors--physical, cognitive, and psychologi-cal--allcontributetothehigherratesofoccupationalinjuriesanddeathsexperiencedbyyoungworkers.Manyof thephysical andcognitive limitations of young workers cannot be overcome bytrainingorsupervision….Theseinjuryanddeathrisksassociatedwithemploymentareheightenedwhentheyouthareworkinginagriculturebecausetheworkitselfismoredangerousandtheages

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By Vern Anderson, Breanne Ilse, Dale Burr, Tim Schroeder and Tyler Ingebretson of the Carrington Research Extension Center; John Dhuyvetter of the North Central Research Extension Center; and Charles Stoltenow,

Animal Sciences Department, North Dakota Extension Service

Figure 1. Relationship of feed intake and maintenance requirements to temperature. (Adapted from NRC 1981)

Figure 2. Wind chill danger zones for people and animals.

In the northern Great Plains, winter is a fact of life in which severe cold temperatures, frequent dangerous wind chills,

and blowing and drifting snow are common occurrences.Beef cattle increase body heat production as a response to severe cold exposure by increas-ing their metabolic rate (heart rate, respiration and blood flow). Animals eat more during cold weather to meet maintenance requirements. Beef cattle adapt to colder temperatures during gradual changes in the season by grow-ing longer hair, changing their metabolism and hormone secretion (NRC, 1981), and deposit-ing insulating subcutaneous fat if the energy level in the diet allows. A clean, dry hair coat and protection from the wind are very impor-tant factors that help cattle tolerate cold tem-peratures. After adaptation, mature beef cows in good condition during mid-gestation may adapt to a lower critical temperature (LCT) as low as minus 6 F (NRC, 1981) in dry, calm condi-tions (Figure 1). The LCT is the temperature at which maintenance requirements increase to the point where animal performance is affected negatively. Good winter management practices con-tribute to healthy and productive cattle, rea-sonable feed costs and humane care. This pub-lication describes recommended management practices for beef cows during the winter.

Physical EnvironmentNorthern Plains Conditions Cattle producers can mitigate the winter conditions to some extent with proper plan-ning, facility design and good management practices. Fall and spring in the Northern Plains can be challenging seasons for weaning and calving. In the fall, wet, cold conditions negate the natural insulation value of the hair coat critical to already stressed calves. In the spring, wet and muddy conditions can contaminate udders and lead to health challenges of newborn calves.

Wind Protection Beef cows need protection from the wind, especially during periods of bit-terly cold temperatures and severe wind chill (Figure 2, Wind chill chart). Pro-tection can be provided by constructing wind fences or planting shelterbelts. The c o m b i n a t i o n of constructed wind fences and mature trees provides excel-lent protection (Anderson and Byrd, 2004). Multiple tree rows of varying height and ma-turity planted

50 to 100 feet upwind from the wintering pens will slow the wind and allow drifting snow to drop among the trees, thereby reducing the amount of snow deposited in the pens. Shelter-belts should not be grazed because the damage from grazing will shorten the life or possibly even kill the trees and significantly reduce the wind and snow protection afforded by the trees and the underbrush and grasses between the tree rows.

Tree species selection and planting infor-mation is available from local Extension orNatural Resource Conservation Service offices, which have programs to assist cattlemen in shelterbelt development. Constructed wind fences can be permanent or portable structures built in the fence line or placed inside the pens for all-around protec-tion. Constructed wind fences that are20 percent open and 80 percent solid allow some air to pass through and reduce downwind velocity a distance of 10 to 30 times the height of the wind fence. A 10-foot wind fence may re-duce wind velocity effectively from 100 to 300 feet downwind, depending on wind speed and direction. Porous wind fences also will spread out snow accumulation. Solid fences will cause swirling and heavy snow accumulation immediately downwind and create smaller protected areas. Wind-fence construction in-formation and shelterbelt planning guidelines are available in the “Beef Housing and Equipment Handbook” (1987). Temporary wind fences can be made of bale piles (carryover hay or straw, or inediblebiomass such as bull rushes or flax straw) stacked along the windward fence lines, snow piles pushed up by loaders, or other materials that will slow wind speed, such as large equip-ment tires. Portable calf shelters should be utilized where cows and new calves do not have access to creep areas inside sheds or protected lots. Shelters should be moved periodically, and bedded and checked often.

Wintering Sites Larger herds and environmental con-cerns have resulted in cow herds being wintered to a lesser extent in traditional drylot facilities and more on field feeding sites. Wintering on field feeding sites has some cost advantages be-cause cows deposit manure on cropland or pas-ture, which saves mechanical lot cleaning and it minimizes facility costs. Several points should be considered when limiting the time cattle are confined to win-tering lots and feeding is done in open fields. Protection from the wind remains critically important. Where natural shelter areas (trees, coulees, etc.) are not available, provide portable wind fences for protection. Minimize the impact to riparian areas by not feeding near water courses. Move the feed-ing site regularly to avoid concentrating ma-nure and runoff concerns. On farmed fields, hay delivery with a bale processor minimizes residue for subsequent field operations. One of the bigger challenges to “out winter-ing” is the development of an alternative winter watering site. Good field access for feed deliv-ery and ability to bring cattle in to handling facilities for care are additional concerns. Snow depth can create problems in field feeding as well. Creating multiple windrows of snow with a loader can stop drifting snow and provide a clean feeding site.

Bedding Bedding is important to help mitigate the cold by keeping cattle clean and providing in-sulation from snow or frozen ground. Replace-

ment heifers fed primarily forage for modest gains may be more susceptible to the physical stress of severe wind chill and can become “cold soaked”or thoroughly chilled, which may reduce thriftiness and gain for several weeks and potentially lead to other health challenges. Bedding is also important for beef cows, es-pecially prior to calving in the winter. For ma-ture cows in good condition and where clean snow is available, bedding may be needed only for calving. Bedding helps keep cows reason-ably clean and protects the udder from frostbite and contamination. Bedded areas for newborn calves should be kept clean and new bedding added periodi-cally. Bulls definitely need bedding and wind protection (preferably sheds or more protective structures than simple wind fences) during the winter to reduce the possibility of frostbitten testicles, which can result in reduced fertility.

Pen Maintenance Ice and snow buildup behind fence-line bunks and around water fountains may have to be removed occasionally during the winter. Re-moving ice and packed snow buildup will pro-vide better footing for the cattle and avoid slips and falls that can lead to abortions or injury to bones and joints. A backhoe with a spike or a payloader works well for this. Water fountains or tanks should be checked every day during severe cold to ensure the wa-terer is operational. Frozen manure lumps in high-traffic areas can increase stress on feet

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By Vern Anderson, Breanne Ilse, Dale Burr, Tim Schroeder and Tyler Ingebretson of the Carrington Research Extension Center; John Dhuyvetter of the North Central Research Extension Center; and Charles Stoltenow,

Animal Sciences Department, North Dakota Extension Service

Figure 1. Relationship of feed intake and maintenance requirements to temperature. (Adapted from NRC 1981)

Figure 2. Wind chill danger zones for people and animals.

In the northern Great Plains, winter is a fact of life in which severe cold temperatures, frequent dangerous wind chills,

and blowing and drifting snow are common occurrences.Beef cattle increase body heat production as a response to severe cold exposure by increas-ing their metabolic rate (heart rate, respiration and blood flow). Animals eat more during cold weather to meet maintenance requirements. Beef cattle adapt to colder temperatures during gradual changes in the season by grow-ing longer hair, changing their metabolism and hormone secretion (NRC, 1981), and deposit-ing insulating subcutaneous fat if the energy level in the diet allows. A clean, dry hair coat and protection from the wind are very impor-tant factors that help cattle tolerate cold tem-peratures. After adaptation, mature beef cows in good condition during mid-gestation may adapt to a lower critical temperature (LCT) as low as minus 6 F (NRC, 1981) in dry, calm condi-tions (Figure 1). The LCT is the temperature at which maintenance requirements increase to the point where animal performance is affected negatively. Good winter management practices con-tribute to healthy and productive cattle, rea-sonable feed costs and humane care. This pub-lication describes recommended management practices for beef cows during the winter.

Physical EnvironmentNorthern Plains Conditions Cattle producers can mitigate the winter conditions to some extent with proper plan-ning, facility design and good management practices. Fall and spring in the Northern Plains can be challenging seasons for weaning and calving. In the fall, wet, cold conditions negate the natural insulation value of the hair coat critical to already stressed calves. In the spring, wet and muddy conditions can contaminate udders and lead to health challenges of newborn calves.

Wind Protection Beef cows need protection from the wind, especially during periods of bit-terly cold temperatures and severe wind chill (Figure 2, Wind chill chart). Pro-tection can be provided by constructing wind fences or planting shelterbelts. The c o m b i n a t i o n of constructed wind fences and mature trees provides excel-lent protection (Anderson and Byrd, 2004). Multiple tree rows of varying height and ma-turity planted

50 to 100 feet upwind from the wintering pens will slow the wind and allow drifting snow to drop among the trees, thereby reducing the amount of snow deposited in the pens. Shelter-belts should not be grazed because the damage from grazing will shorten the life or possibly even kill the trees and significantly reduce the wind and snow protection afforded by the trees and the underbrush and grasses between the tree rows.

Tree species selection and planting infor-mation is available from local Extension orNatural Resource Conservation Service offices, which have programs to assist cattlemen in shelterbelt development. Constructed wind fences can be permanent or portable structures built in the fence line or placed inside the pens for all-around protec-tion. Constructed wind fences that are20 percent open and 80 percent solid allow some air to pass through and reduce downwind velocity a distance of 10 to 30 times the height of the wind fence. A 10-foot wind fence may re-duce wind velocity effectively from 100 to 300 feet downwind, depending on wind speed and direction. Porous wind fences also will spread out snow accumulation. Solid fences will cause swirling and heavy snow accumulation immediately downwind and create smaller protected areas. Wind-fence construction in-formation and shelterbelt planning guidelines are available in the “Beef Housing and Equipment Handbook” (1987). Temporary wind fences can be made of bale piles (carryover hay or straw, or inediblebiomass such as bull rushes or flax straw) stacked along the windward fence lines, snow piles pushed up by loaders, or other materials that will slow wind speed, such as large equip-ment tires. Portable calf shelters should be utilized where cows and new calves do not have access to creep areas inside sheds or protected lots. Shelters should be moved periodically, and bedded and checked often.

Wintering Sites Larger herds and environmental con-cerns have resulted in cow herds being wintered to a lesser extent in traditional drylot facilities and more on field feeding sites. Wintering on field feeding sites has some cost advantages be-cause cows deposit manure on cropland or pas-ture, which saves mechanical lot cleaning and it minimizes facility costs. Several points should be considered when limiting the time cattle are confined to win-tering lots and feeding is done in open fields. Protection from the wind remains critically important. Where natural shelter areas (trees, coulees, etc.) are not available, provide portable wind fences for protection. Minimize the impact to riparian areas by not feeding near water courses. Move the feed-ing site regularly to avoid concentrating ma-nure and runoff concerns. On farmed fields, hay delivery with a bale processor minimizes residue for subsequent field operations. One of the bigger challenges to “out winter-ing” is the development of an alternative winter watering site. Good field access for feed deliv-ery and ability to bring cattle in to handling facilities for care are additional concerns. Snow depth can create problems in field feeding as well. Creating multiple windrows of snow with a loader can stop drifting snow and provide a clean feeding site.

Bedding Bedding is important to help mitigate the cold by keeping cattle clean and providing in-sulation from snow or frozen ground. Replace-

ment heifers fed primarily forage for modest gains may be more susceptible to the physical stress of severe wind chill and can become “cold soaked”or thoroughly chilled, which may reduce thriftiness and gain for several weeks and potentially lead to other health challenges. Bedding is also important for beef cows, es-pecially prior to calving in the winter. For ma-ture cows in good condition and where clean snow is available, bedding may be needed only for calving. Bedding helps keep cows reason-ably clean and protects the udder from frostbite and contamination. Bedded areas for newborn calves should be kept clean and new bedding added periodi-cally. Bulls definitely need bedding and wind protection (preferably sheds or more protective structures than simple wind fences) during the winter to reduce the possibility of frostbitten testicles, which can result in reduced fertility.

Pen Maintenance Ice and snow buildup behind fence-line bunks and around water fountains may have to be removed occasionally during the winter. Re-moving ice and packed snow buildup will pro-vide better footing for the cattle and avoid slips and falls that can lead to abortions or injury to bones and joints. A backhoe with a spike or a payloader works well for this. Water fountains or tanks should be checked every day during severe cold to ensure the wa-terer is operational. Frozen manure lumps in high-traffic areas can increase stress on feet

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and legs. Scrape and pile frozen manure and snow in areas where runoff is contained. Scrap-ing allows easier movement for cattle, machin-ery and people checking on cows. If snow removal from the pens is necessary, dump the snow in a site that drains into a con-tainment structure. Runoff from clean snow should be directed away from containments.

Cattle Management and NutritionAdaptation Prepare cattle for the harsh extremes of winter through nutritional management in the fall. Make sure cows are receiving an adequate quantity and quality of feed to gain weight, put on some fat reserves and be in good body con-dition prior to the onset of bitter cold. Weaning calves reduces the cows’ nutritional require-ments and, given time, will allow cows to gain condition if fed appropriately. Animals that have adapted to cold tem-peratures with adequate nutrition may have increased fat deposits that will act as insulation and energy reserves during severe winter cold.

Do not allow cows to become too thin (condi-tion score less than 4 on a 9-point scale) early in the winter because once severe weather starts, maintenance needs increase and significantly more energy density is required in the ration for cattle to gain weight. Most ration-balancing software programs will calculate maintenance needs based on weather conditions, but the condition of the cows is the ultimate test of the ration fed.

Feed intake Voluntary feed intake of beef cattle in-creases with decreasing temperatures. Table 1 describes the proportion of increase in intake for decreasing temperature ranges. Cattle con-sume 105 percent to 110 percent of predicted intake when temperatures drop below 22 F and up to 125 percent of predicted intake below 5 F (NRC, 1981). During severe cold (wind chills of minus 20 F or lower), intake actually may be reduced because cattle are reluctant to leave sheltered areas. Feeds with higher digestibility, that is, better-quality forage, should be fed during se-vere cold so cattle can compensate somewhat for increased energy needs.

A rule of thumb is to increase total di-gestible nutrients (TDN) 1 pound for every 5 degrees below zero F. Another version is to increase TDN 1 percent for every degree below the lower critical temperature, which in some cases with a dry winter coat may be as low as minus 6 F (NRC, 1981) for gestating beef cows adapted to winter conditions. While many factors influence volun-tary forage intake, for planning purpose, cows may consume as little as 2.5 per-cent of their body weight as hay under mild conditions but may need to be provided up to 3.5 percent during severe cold. Waste could increase the amount

considerably. Less than adequate feed intake and nutrient content of rations for pregnant beef cows could have short- and long-term consequences. Thin cows may be weak and have a difficult time calving, and they may not produce high-qual-ity colostrum, affecting calf health. Calf vigor and rebreeding may be compromised as well. Fetal programming research suggests that cows fed less than adequate protein during gestation produce calves that may not be as healthy or productive throughout their lives.

Supplementation Various forages are used as the primary feed source for wintering cows. Better-quality forage should be offered during the winter to keep cows in condition. Supplementation often is necessary to meet nutrient requirements of the animals when low-quality forage is fed. Ex-tended periods of severe cold can reduce cow condition, especially if cows are in marginal condition and the ration is not formulated for the severe conditions. Cows can starve to death on a full stomach if forage quality is low and no supplements are offered. Impaction can occur, resulting in loss of rumen function and, potentially, death. If low-quality forage is the primary feed, supple-mental protein and energy likely are needed. Take samples of each forage (see “Sampling Feed for Analysis,” NDSU Extension publica-tion AS-1064, Schroeder and Sedivec, 2010) and send the samples to a reputable laboratory for analysis so you know what nutrients are in your feed and you can add specific ingredients to balance the ration. Assistance with ration formulation is available through your county Extension office or from feed companies. Frozen feed requires significantly more en-ergy to warm than wet feed, such as silage or distillers grain. Frozen feed must be thawed and warmed to body temperature. The

effects of ingesting frozen (or cold wet) feed on rumen microbes and digestive function are not well defined.

Interval feeding Nutrient-dense feeds, such as silage, co-products, grains and minerals, may be fed once every two days because preliminary research suggests cattle performance and rumen func-tion are not affected negatively. Preliminary studies also suggest that lower-volume supple-ments (1 to 2 pounds per head per day) may be fed every third day without affecting rumen function. As an example, if cows are fed 2 pounds of a supplemental feed daily, feeding every third day means providing 6 pounds per head. More research is under way to evaluate interval feed-ing for gestating beef cows. Nutrient require-ments in the third trimester of pregnancy in-crease, so intervals longer than two days may not be advisable without further research. Another labor-saving technique is to pre-position forage in separate pens to reduce the frequency of starting tractors or loaders.

Separate adjoining pens will be required for this practice. Feeding chores may be reduced to opening a gate every day or two. Pre-posi-tioning bales once per week may be possible, depending on pen space, feeding arrangements and number of cows. Grazing a multiday supply of bales in a field feeding setting (either set out periodically or al-located by temporary fencing) is gaining popu-larity to minimize feeding costs. To ensure the opportunity for cows to eat to their fill, meet nutritional requirements and control waste, a sufficient number of bales of known or estimat-ed weight must be provided. Feeding waste can be controlled by the amount of feed provided and by using a mix of bales of higher- and lower-quality forage. Higher-value and higher-quality hay will be consumed with little waste, whereas some of the lower-quality forage of minimal value may be left as residue and used as bedding.

Sorting Cows Cows should be sorted by nutrient require-ments and fed according to need. This practice

will optimize feed use and mini-mize overconditioned animals while permitting thin cows to re-cover without significant competi-tion. Where limited lots or feed-ing areas will not accommodate grouping the herd by age and con-dition, at a minimum, a separate pen should be set aside for high-

need animals lacking condition, thriftiness or soundness where competition is minimized and better feed can be provided. First-calf heifers and older, thin cows may be fed together with well-conditioned mature cows fed lower-energy diets appropriate to their production stage. Heifer calves kept for replacements will not compete well with ma-ture cows and should be fed separately.

Time of Feeding Feeding cows late in the day during severe cold will increase heat production during the night by the activity of eating and ruminating. Feeding cows at night also may alter the time cows calve, with as many as 85 percent of calves born between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. when cows were fed between 5 and 10 p.m. (Anderson, 1982).

High-Concentrate Diets for Emergencies If the availability of forage is limited during severe storms, cows can be fed diets that are primarily grains or co-products, but producers should manage carefully and understand the effects on the rumen. Feed must be distributed so all cows have equal access to avoid boss cows consuming more than their share and poten-tially experiencing acidosis. This practice runs some risk of nutritional problems. Grains should be fed whole to reduce the rate of fermentation and acidosis potential. High-fiber feeds, such as wheat mids, soy hulls, barley malt or beet pulp, are preferred to grains due to low starch content and reduced acidosis potential. Distillers grain contains high levels of fat and sulfur and should not be fed as the sole feed ingredient. Careful planning and an extended adaptation period are recommended if high-concentrate diets are to be fed to beef cows in the winter.

Table 1. Voluntary feed intake of beef cattle indifferent thermal environments. (Adapted from NRC, 1981)

Adequate nutrition helps maintain cow condi-

tion during winter. (Lisa Pederson, Dickinson Research

Extension Center)

A calf warmer can be useful when cows are calved during severe weather. (Carrington Research Extension Center)

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and legs. Scrape and pile frozen manure and snow in areas where runoff is contained. Scrap-ing allows easier movement for cattle, machin-ery and people checking on cows. If snow removal from the pens is necessary, dump the snow in a site that drains into a con-tainment structure. Runoff from clean snow should be directed away from containments.

Cattle Management and NutritionAdaptation Prepare cattle for the harsh extremes of winter through nutritional management in the fall. Make sure cows are receiving an adequate quantity and quality of feed to gain weight, put on some fat reserves and be in good body con-dition prior to the onset of bitter cold. Weaning calves reduces the cows’ nutritional require-ments and, given time, will allow cows to gain condition if fed appropriately. Animals that have adapted to cold tem-peratures with adequate nutrition may have increased fat deposits that will act as insulation and energy reserves during severe winter cold.

Do not allow cows to become too thin (condi-tion score less than 4 on a 9-point scale) early in the winter because once severe weather starts, maintenance needs increase and significantly more energy density is required in the ration for cattle to gain weight. Most ration-balancing software programs will calculate maintenance needs based on weather conditions, but the condition of the cows is the ultimate test of the ration fed.

Feed intake Voluntary feed intake of beef cattle in-creases with decreasing temperatures. Table 1 describes the proportion of increase in intake for decreasing temperature ranges. Cattle con-sume 105 percent to 110 percent of predicted intake when temperatures drop below 22 F and up to 125 percent of predicted intake below 5 F (NRC, 1981). During severe cold (wind chills of minus 20 F or lower), intake actually may be reduced because cattle are reluctant to leave sheltered areas. Feeds with higher digestibility, that is, better-quality forage, should be fed during se-vere cold so cattle can compensate somewhat for increased energy needs.

A rule of thumb is to increase total di-gestible nutrients (TDN) 1 pound for every 5 degrees below zero F. Another version is to increase TDN 1 percent for every degree below the lower critical temperature, which in some cases with a dry winter coat may be as low as minus 6 F (NRC, 1981) for gestating beef cows adapted to winter conditions. While many factors influence volun-tary forage intake, for planning purpose, cows may consume as little as 2.5 per-cent of their body weight as hay under mild conditions but may need to be provided up to 3.5 percent during severe cold. Waste could increase the amount

considerably. Less than adequate feed intake and nutrient content of rations for pregnant beef cows could have short- and long-term consequences. Thin cows may be weak and have a difficult time calving, and they may not produce high-qual-ity colostrum, affecting calf health. Calf vigor and rebreeding may be compromised as well. Fetal programming research suggests that cows fed less than adequate protein during gestation produce calves that may not be as healthy or productive throughout their lives.

Supplementation Various forages are used as the primary feed source for wintering cows. Better-quality forage should be offered during the winter to keep cows in condition. Supplementation often is necessary to meet nutrient requirements of the animals when low-quality forage is fed. Ex-tended periods of severe cold can reduce cow condition, especially if cows are in marginal condition and the ration is not formulated for the severe conditions. Cows can starve to death on a full stomach if forage quality is low and no supplements are offered. Impaction can occur, resulting in loss of rumen function and, potentially, death. If low-quality forage is the primary feed, supple-mental protein and energy likely are needed. Take samples of each forage (see “Sampling Feed for Analysis,” NDSU Extension publica-tion AS-1064, Schroeder and Sedivec, 2010) and send the samples to a reputable laboratory for analysis so you know what nutrients are in your feed and you can add specific ingredients to balance the ration. Assistance with ration formulation is available through your county Extension office or from feed companies. Frozen feed requires significantly more en-ergy to warm than wet feed, such as silage or distillers grain. Frozen feed must be thawed and warmed to body temperature. The

effects of ingesting frozen (or cold wet) feed on rumen microbes and digestive function are not well defined.

Interval feeding Nutrient-dense feeds, such as silage, co-products, grains and minerals, may be fed once every two days because preliminary research suggests cattle performance and rumen func-tion are not affected negatively. Preliminary studies also suggest that lower-volume supple-ments (1 to 2 pounds per head per day) may be fed every third day without affecting rumen function. As an example, if cows are fed 2 pounds of a supplemental feed daily, feeding every third day means providing 6 pounds per head. More research is under way to evaluate interval feed-ing for gestating beef cows. Nutrient require-ments in the third trimester of pregnancy in-crease, so intervals longer than two days may not be advisable without further research. Another labor-saving technique is to pre-position forage in separate pens to reduce the frequency of starting tractors or loaders.

Separate adjoining pens will be required for this practice. Feeding chores may be reduced to opening a gate every day or two. Pre-posi-tioning bales once per week may be possible, depending on pen space, feeding arrangements and number of cows. Grazing a multiday supply of bales in a field feeding setting (either set out periodically or al-located by temporary fencing) is gaining popu-larity to minimize feeding costs. To ensure the opportunity for cows to eat to their fill, meet nutritional requirements and control waste, a sufficient number of bales of known or estimat-ed weight must be provided. Feeding waste can be controlled by the amount of feed provided and by using a mix of bales of higher- and lower-quality forage. Higher-value and higher-quality hay will be consumed with little waste, whereas some of the lower-quality forage of minimal value may be left as residue and used as bedding.

Sorting Cows Cows should be sorted by nutrient require-ments and fed according to need. This practice

will optimize feed use and mini-mize overconditioned animals while permitting thin cows to re-cover without significant competi-tion. Where limited lots or feed-ing areas will not accommodate grouping the herd by age and con-dition, at a minimum, a separate pen should be set aside for high-

need animals lacking condition, thriftiness or soundness where competition is minimized and better feed can be provided. First-calf heifers and older, thin cows may be fed together with well-conditioned mature cows fed lower-energy diets appropriate to their production stage. Heifer calves kept for replacements will not compete well with ma-ture cows and should be fed separately.

Time of Feeding Feeding cows late in the day during severe cold will increase heat production during the night by the activity of eating and ruminating. Feeding cows at night also may alter the time cows calve, with as many as 85 percent of calves born between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. when cows were fed between 5 and 10 p.m. (Anderson, 1982).

High-Concentrate Diets for Emergencies If the availability of forage is limited during severe storms, cows can be fed diets that are primarily grains or co-products, but producers should manage carefully and understand the effects on the rumen. Feed must be distributed so all cows have equal access to avoid boss cows consuming more than their share and poten-tially experiencing acidosis. This practice runs some risk of nutritional problems. Grains should be fed whole to reduce the rate of fermentation and acidosis potential. High-fiber feeds, such as wheat mids, soy hulls, barley malt or beet pulp, are preferred to grains due to low starch content and reduced acidosis potential. Distillers grain contains high levels of fat and sulfur and should not be fed as the sole feed ingredient. Careful planning and an extended adaptation period are recommended if high-concentrate diets are to be fed to beef cows in the winter.

Table 1. Voluntary feed intake of beef cattle indifferent thermal environments. (Adapted from NRC, 1981)

Adequate nutrition helps maintain cow condi-

tion during winter. (Lisa Pederson, Dickinson Research

Extension Center)

A calf warmer can be useful when cows are calved during severe weather. (Carrington Research Extension Center)

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Water Cattle should have adequate amounts of clean, fresh water available at all times. Most automatic water fountains operating on a pres-surized water system require energy to keep them from freezing. Energy-free fountains may be useful if more cows drink consistently and water from deeper wells enters the fountain at a higher temperature. Clean water fountain basins often and check water temperature to ensure thermostats are working and not drifting to higher temper-atures. To reduce the energy use of commercial water fountains, consider adding more insula-tion inside the housing, and cover the concrete slab inside the fountain as well. Rigidboard insulation cut to fit is recom-mended because it does not absorb water. The water line rising to the fountain from the bur-ied lateral line should be centered inside a 10-inch or larger diameter insulated casing that extends 10 feet into the ground and acts as a heat well. Insulating the outside of the casing during construction where it passes through the concrete slab will reduce frost penetration. Steamfitters insulation may be useful for the riser pipe inside the casing, or a small light bulb may provide enough heat to keep pipes from freezing. Consider covering the exposed water surface with an insulated float, but secure it with a chain or cows may toss it out. The “Beef Housing and Equipment Hand-book” (1987) states that 16 head of cows can drink per foot of water fountain or tank perim-eter when cows are in a pen and have continual access to water throughout the day. Practical experience suggests this is a conservative num-ber if water flow is adequate. Snow may be considered a water source in an emergency if it is soft and fluffy and not crusted or icy. However, some animals may not

adapt to eating snow and suffer from dehydra-tion. Also, thawing and heating melted snow to body temperature reduces cows’ energy re-sources. Little research or information is avail-able on snow as a water source.

Health Considerations Extreme winter weather can result in hypo-thermia and ultimately cause death. Cattle that suffer hypothermia or frostbite are more prone to other disease conditions and certainly do not perform as well as cattle that are warm, dry and out of the wind. Treating sick animals in the cold poses a challenge for personnel and products. When transporting or using any veterinary product, vaccines and medications should be kept in a “warm box” with a temperature from 35 to 45 F(2 to 7 C) when used. Frozen vaccines can become denatured, and frozen antibiotics can precipitate in the bottle. A portable heat source or more permanent chuteside heated and well-lit compartment on top of a work bench or cabinet works well to safely handle syringes and sharp objects such as needles, prepare correct dosages and keep ear tags warm and pliable.

Calving Sort cows close to calving into a more acces-sible facility for easier observation and address-ing problems. A simple headgate-and-panels setup inside a lighted shed area is useful for solving dystocia. A calf warmer may be useful if cows are calved during severe weather (see photo). Small pens for short-term housing to ensure cows mother and calves nurse are very helpful in the shed with the headgate. If possible, move cows that have calved to a new pen or yard to alleviate any issues with claiming newborn calves. This also will help maintain a healthy environment for newborn

calves. Crowding of baby calves in bedded shel-ters may increase the spread of scours or respi-ratory disease. Frequent checks, moving shel-ters and providing fresh bedding help reduce these challenges. Calving cows in the winter may result in frozen ears or tails, which is more of a cos-metic issue that does not have an effect on performance. Frozen teats can be a challenge until calves are a few days old and capable of consuming more milk. Winter calving is hard work for producers, family members and hired hands. Frequent checks of the close-up cows, espe-cially during winter storms, as well as the care of newborns and the all too frequent problems require continual effort. Stress from little sleep, long days and frustrations of calving can be detrimental to personal health. Train all in-volved to recognize normal calving and when intervention is needed, as well as other calving management practices. Rotating night checks and chores helps all hands own the calving process and learn more about what needs to be done.

Conclusions Beef cows are capable of adapting to cold temperatures and maintaining condition if fed appropriately for the environmental conditions and provided protection. The challenge for cow/calf producers is to provide balanced ra-tions with required nutrients for cattle to thrive regardless of the elements. Modifying the en-vironment with wind protection and bedding are good husbandry practices that will reduce maintenance needs.

For more information on this and other top-ics, see www.ag.ndsu.edu.

Permanent or portable constructed wind fences protect beef cows. Bed-ding is important for beef cows and newborn calves. (Carrington Research Extension Center)

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January 3, 2012 .................................Buck Cattle First 12 of 12 On-Line Sale

January 4, 2012 ........................... Dakota Summer Borns Private Treaty Sale

January 4, 2012 ......................Scheel Livestock Private Treaty Fall Born Slae

January 4, 2012 ....................Willman/Fuegen Fall-Born Phone Bid Auction

January 5, 2012 ........................ Begalka Livestock Summer & Fall Born Sale

January 5, 2012 ............................................. Burg-Thompson Fall-Born Sale

January 6-8, 2012 ..........................Open 2 the World Jackpot Fat Steer Show

January 6, 2012 ...............................Strolberg Farms Summer/Fall Born Sale

January 7, 2012 ..............Guyer Cattle Co. Dispersal & The Chosen Few Sale

January 7, 2012 ............................................................ The Royal Edge V Sale

January 10, 2012 .................................... Forbes and Graham Pasture Bid Off

January 12, 2012 ................................................ NWSS Jr. Market Goat Show

January 14, 2012 ...................................................... AMAA Brght Lights Sale

January 14, 2012 .....................................................Western Elite Female Sale

January 15, 2012 ...............................................NWSS Jr. Market Lamb Show

January 16, 2012 ................................................................. Embryos on Snow

January 18, 2012 .............................................. NWSS Jr. Market Swine Show

January 19, 2012 ................................................. NWSS Jr. Market Beef Show

January 24, 2012 ...................................... Holmes Show Cattle Elite Bull Sale

January 24-28, 2012 ................................................ Sioux Empire Farm Show

January 27, 2012 ............. Kelly Cattle Co. 14th Annual Right Direction Slae

January 28, 2012 ...................................................JEK Private Treaty Bid Sale

January 28, 2012 ............................................................... Pryority 1 One Sale

January 28, 2012 ....................................VCCP Eastern Elite Production Sale

January 28, 2012 .....................................VCCP Winter Classic Jackpot Show

January 29, 2012 .........................................Bellar’s Beautiful Beef Babes Sale

January 29, 2012 .............. Black Hills Stock Show Commerical Heifer Show

February 3, 2012 ................................................... 7th Annual Dakota Classic

February 3-5, 2012 .............................................. Missouri AGR Classic Show

February 4, 2012 ............................... Horsley Brothers Eastern Xposure Sale

February 4, 2012 ................................. Ohlrichs/Felt Farms Annual Bull Sale

February 4, 2012 .......................................... Sachau Cattle Hell on Heels Sale

February 7, 2012 .................................Buck Cattle Sweet Deals On-Line Sale

February 9, 2012 .......................................................Big H Ranch Online Sale

February 11-12, 2012....................................... Gibson County Preview Show

February 11, 2012 ........................ JSC Show Cattle Bulls & Bred Female Sale

February 12, 2012 ................................Dow Cattle Co. Online Club Calf Sale

February 14, 2012 ........................Werning Cattle Company Production Sale

February 16, 2012 ................................................... Iowa Select Hereford Sale

February 17-19, 2012........................................... Purdue AGR Preview Show

February 20-26, 2012.........................................Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

February 24-26, 2012...................................... KSU AGR/B & B Kickoff Show

February 25, 2012 ..................................................................Illini Classic Sale

February 25, 2012 ...................................................... Money in the Tank Sale

February 25, 2012 ..........................................SDSU AGR Presidential Classic

February 26, 2012 ......................................................SDSU Jackrabbit Classic

February 26, 2012 .................. Southwest Simmental Group Production Sale

March 2-4, 2012 ...............................................................Kentucky Beef Expo

March 3, 2012 .........................North Missouri Prospect Steer & Heifer Show

March 4, 2012 .............................. Green & Gold Classic Steer & Heifer Show

March 7-8, 2012 .........................Cates Farms On-Line Modoc Madness Sale

March 10-11, 2012 .............................................Sneak-A-Peek Preview Show

March 16, 2012.............................................................................. Frozen Gold

March 17, 2012......................................................... The Chi Connection Sale

March 18, 2012...........................Sullivan Farms/Gana-Nisley NO BULL Sale

March 21, 2012.................Wagonhammer Ranches Annual Production Sale

March 22, 2012.........................................................MCF Top Cut Angus Sale

March 24, 2012.............................................. Buck Cattle Spring Edition XVI

March 24, 2012...........................Iowa State University Cyclone Classic Show

March 25, 2012.....................................Dow Cattle Co. Online Club Calf Sale

March 25, 2012.............. Iowa State University AGR Sping Showdown Show

March 28, 2012................................................. Went Blacks Annual Bull Sale

March 29, 2012......................... Prairie View Farms Annual Production Sale

March 31, 2012........................................................Bill Rodgers Classic Show

March 31, 2012....................................................... Summit Speckle Park Sale

March 31-April 1, 2012 .........University of Illinois Spring Showdown Show

April 1, 2012 ............................................... Michigan Beef Expo Junior Show

April 3, 2012 ......................................... Buck Cattle Spring Bull On-Line Sale

May 1, 2012 .............................American Royal Market Steer DNA Deadline

June 25-30, 2012 ..........................................National Junior Shorthorn Show

August 1, 2012 ..American Royal Market Hog, Goat & Lamb DNA Deadline

September 3, 2012 ........................... Sullivan Farms Genetics That WiN Sale

October 7, 2012 ................Sullivan Farms Maternal Legends Shorthorn Sale

This list is provided as a courtesy. While we do our best to keep a complete and accurate Coming Events list, occasionally errors or omissions may occur. We are not liable and ake no guarantees regarding the accuracy of its content.

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Favorite Blog Posts from a month of the B.S.• John Wayne at 6 in the Morning I got up REAL EARLY one morning to head to Fischer Cattle Company in Great Bend, Kansas, a while back. I was driving through downtown Kansas City channel surfing on the radio when I stopped on a country station for a while and all of the sudden, at 6:00 a.m., on comes John Wayne saying the “Pledge of Allegiance.” At first I wondered what in the world was going on. Then, as I listened, the hair on the back of my neck stood up with pride. Immediately following John, a rendition of the National Anthem was played. I don’t know if that is a daily occurrence with this radio station, or was just something special for the day, but it made me wonder just how many of our schools still do this. A couple weeks later while filming, this topic entered my mind again, and this time in the picture pen with me was an 8th grade girl. So, I asked her if they still did this in her school. She said that they did through 6th grade, but quit after that because she remem-bered her brother being mad when he entered 7th grade and they didn’t do it any more. It seems to me that it would be MORE important from 7th grade on in life.

• iCan Inn On the same trip that I heard John Wayne saying the pledge, I drove past the “old” AMERICAN INN, which is normally lit up in pink lights, but is gettin’ a little old and run-down looking now.The sign, obviously having some technical difficulty, said, “ICAN INN”. I immediately found that humorous.

• Wayne FFA Blog … COOL IDEA I was talking to our new, fresh-out-of-college Ag Instructor tonight at the game, and he informed me that the Wayne FFA had their OWN BLOG too ...www.wayneffa.blogspot.com That’s a REALLY COOL idea. I’d like to have heard the defini-tion that our Ag Instructor from the Class of ‘83 would have given for the term “BLOG” ... or Internet, as far as that goes. We had some stuff similar to blogs ... called chalkboards and notebook paper (which MOST of the time got chewed up and formed into SPIT BALLS) My kids better not EVER do anything like that! LOL.

• Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to produce uncommon results. - Unknown• Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan. - Tom Landry• It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies. - Arthur Calwell• Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it. - Lou Holtz• The answer lies within ourselves. If we can’t find peace and happiness there, it’s not going to come from the outside. - Tenzin Palmo• The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell• If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. - Derek Bok• No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you. - Althea Gibson

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Get people talkinG.Promote your AI sire in our special sire issues!Now scheduling AI Sire advertisements for our 2012 Sire Issues: March, April, May, and Fall Sires. Plan ahead and save with our multi-issue specials! 3-Issue specIal: $495/color page • 4-Issue specIal: $475/color page can include different ads in each issue! Includes 100 free flyers!

creAte A buzz About your bull! call roland or Darla at 1-800-787-8690 to discuss your advertising plans.

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There have always been people that I looked up to. Those that I respect and admire because of their talents, and whose level of success I strive to achieve. Walt Browarny was one of those individuals. I came to know the Browarny family through showing cattle in Alberta. I remember the days of waiting for the mail to come looking for the Bro-warny Photographics envelope full of proofs, with a line scratch through them. After the family debated on which photos were truly the best, you would next call Marie, Walt’s lovely wife, and place your order, to then pa-tiently wait again for the prints to arrive in the mail. The livestock photog-raphy business has certainly changed. You could open any magazine or semen catalog and see the legend-ary Browarny signature at the bottom of the latest herd sire’s photograph. Champion bull and female pictures from across North America all carried the Browarny signature. All the big dogs in the cattle business all had Walt Browarny photographs hanging in their farm offices. Walt was amazing at what he did. He was a perfectionist. It was his job to capture the perfect image of that animal. There was rarely a time when you weren’t asked to move a foot a hair forward, straighten out that head, get her ears, walk her back in. However, there was one instance when I was showing my favorite red baldy heifer, “Harmony;” I walked up to the backdrop set her up, and as soon as Walt turned around he said, “Hold it, don’t move a muscle.” I am pretty sure knowing that Walt thought I had presented my heifer perfectly was almost better than winning any showmanship competition. I came to know the Browarny family more personally once I moved down to the states for college. Marie called one day and asked if I would be a part of their sales crew during the American Royal and National West-ern Stock Show. I quickly jumped at the opportunity to work with such an amazing team. Walt didn’t say too much, but when he did I sure listened. Allan, Walt’s son, had such a passion for livestock marketing and really pushed me to be creative in my own marketing strategies. Selling photos not only helped pay for college, but the people I got to interact with as they viewed their images on the ShowChampions website was invaluable. One year Walt gave me his National Western Stock Show badge; he always got a fancier one than rest of the exhibitors. It was his way of saying thanks, and I’ll never forget that moment.

I always thanked the Browarny family for what they did for me after each show. However, after Walt’s passing this past fall, I wish I would’ve taken the time to let Walt know how much I looked up to him. Stock Show will definitely be different this year without Walt barking orders at the backdrop. Time flies by so fast, and often we don’t take the time to tell others what they mean to us. Maybe it is family members, our friends on the show road, mentors or those in the industry that you look up to. There are others on my list of “people I want to be just like when I grow up.” It’s time for me to connect with them, share my admiration, and ask them how I can get to where they are. We are pretty lucky in the livestock business that we have the opportu-nity to look up to great stockmen, marketers and herdsman. I’ll put them up against any reality TV star, actor or musician that the media sees fit to be a role model. The holiday season is now passed us, but remember we have the op-portunity to be thankful everyday. Thank you Browarny family for all that you have taught me.

Courtesy of Crystal Young, Author of crystalcattle.blogspot.com

1. Seek out the people that are

successful in the areas in which

you want to achieve success in.

2. Ask someone to serve as a

mentor to you. It could be as simple as

exchanging emails once a month.

3. Be sure to let the people that have made a difference in

your life know the importance of their influence.

Challenge for the Month

Each month I will give a challenge. Here are the three

steps to complete this month, to get from there to here.

The life ofAn Ag Girl

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NelsoN Cattle CompaNyBrad & Juli Nelson901 Highway 39 • Denison, Iowa 51442 Brad: 712-269-6351 • Juli: 712-269-6275cowpower.com

BruHN Farms JoiNt VeNture Alan, Calvin & Jessica, Jared, and Kelsey Bruhn14535 Walnut Avenue • Mapleton, Iowa 51034 Phone: 712-882-2735

The Brown PalaceFriday, January 13, 2012

Selling:3 Meyer 734 embryos3 Excalibur embryos

Embryos Snow on

Embryos Snow on

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February 4, 2012 • 1:00 p.m. ESTGreen Oak Farm • New Paris, Ohio

HB Cattle . . .The Program

Makes theDifference!

Come and see why!

For your FREE copy of the sale reference catalog log on toprimetimeagrimarketing.com or contact the marketing agent at:

Craig M. Reiter & AssociatesP.O. Box 85 - Elmore, OH 43416419.862.0117 (office)419.350.9159 (sale days)419.862.0119 (fax)primetimeagrimarketing.com

Chiangus BullOSU Moneymaker x Something Different x Wagonhammer

Angus Bred HeiferPlainview Lut x Bando 1024 bred to Coleman Regis

The 12thSale of Dominant Black Genetics!30 Bulls, 20 Cows, 35 Bred Heifers

The Cowman’s Kind!Registered Chiangus, Chimaine, and Angus

Backed by A Time-Tested Program!

27804 Saxon Road - Galva, IL 61434Bob: 309.883.1223 - Jim: 309.854.3524

Angus Bull - Plainview Lut x SAV Predominant Angus Bull - The Answer x Plainview Lut Chiangus BullOSU Moneymaker x Something Different x Grizz

The cattle are on display every day at the farm. Stop by or call today!

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One sire...Eliminate the Guesswork!

CONSISTENTLY your best choice for raising high sellers and heifers that can “hunt” more than any other Shorthorn

bull available on the open market.

FACT: Ace of Diamonds produced more class winners at the 2010 and 2011 Louisville Show than any other

Shorthorn bull available on the open market.

PROVEN to produce results when mated to “mainstream” Shorthorn bloodlines.

CONVENTIONAL SEmEN available from ALL major

distributors.

SExEd SEmEN $300/unit.

Contact owners.

Todd & Kris Vogel :: 712-260-9510 Goddard Cattle Co., Randy Goddard :: 712-789-9397

Tyler melroe :: 605-695-3295 ♦ Steve melroe :: 701-678-2225

Grand Champion and Champion Bred & Owned

Shorthorn Plus Female 2009 Shorthorn Junior Nationals

SIRE: Wernacres Ace High (Vortec)�dAm: Hi-View Second Zelda (CF Royal)�Smooth Polled ♦ dOB: 4-6-06BW: 84 lbs. ♦ Tested TH/PHA Free!

Grand Champion Female (Open & Jr. Show)

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R.R. 1, Box 358 • Modoc, IN 47358Brian: 765.853.5255 or cell: 765.969.0373Randy: 765.853.5819 • Tyler: 765.576.0035Jared Boyert: 330.416.4105 www.catesfarms.com

CF BCL HBO

Reserve GrandChampion Bull,

NAILEOwned by

Simon Farms,WHR Shorthorns

& RobinetteFamily Cattle

CF Dream Lady 012 BS

Senior Reserve Champion Female, NAILE Jr & Open ShowCongratulations Mallory McCormick

CF Caroline 199

Reserve Shorthorn Heifer, Ohio AGR, Both RingsCongratulations Shelby Stephenson

CF Margie 0114Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion, NAILE Open Show

Congratulations Simon Farms

CF Margie 119 SOL

Fourth Overall Supreme Champion Female, Hoosier Beef Congress

Congratulations Autumn Robison

CF Fools Dividend0128

Reserve GrandChampion Female,NAILE Jr ShowCongratulationsJohn Reasor

CF Lucky Charm 076 BSJunior Female Reserve Champion, NAILE Junior Show

Congratulations Bailey Clanton

CF Caroline 154 RD

Fifth Overall Supreme Champion Female, Heart of It All

Congratulations Cole Wishman

CF Queens 184

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Female, Hoosier Beef CongressCongratulations to Xavier Ferris

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SELLING ... Fall Born Heifers

BullsElite CF Embryos

February, Sonic son

February, Hot Commodity son

September, Firestone heifer

June, Eldorado heifer

July, Sonny heifer

A sample of fall heifers purchased from Cates Farms spring sale.

Pictures of cattle selling andadditional sale information

can be found at www.catesfarms.com

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Jirl, Brenda & Bailey BuckMadill, OK

580-795-7271580-795-4865 mobile

Show & Sale Cattle - Matt Scasta, Davey Young

& Ray Unwin, [email protected] www.buckcattle.com

January 3, 2012First 12 of 12 SaleJanuary 3, 2012First 12 of 12 Sale

Offering will include elite Spring born show prospects, one powerful herd sire and BK Unlimited Power semen.

February 7, 2012Sweet Deals Sale

February 7, 2012Sweet Deals Sale

Offering will include some top Spring and Summer bornshow heifers and embryo packages.

April 3, 2012Spring Bull SaleApril 3, 2012

Spring Bull SaleOffering 30 head of herd bulls - Maine-Anjou,

MaineTainer, Simmental, Hereford and Club Calf.Featuring the top cut of our 2011 Spring Born Bulls.

www.buckcattle.com

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Grand Champion Female, ’11 NAILE Open Show

Grand Champion Female, ’11 NAILE Junior Show

Grand Champion Female, ’11 NationalJunior Shorthorn Show

Congratulations Joseph O’Sullian

Grand Champion Bull, ’11 NAILE Grand Champion Bull, ’11 American Royal

Owned with Terry Stade Farms

Supreme Champion Female, ’11 NAILE Supreme Champion Female, ’11 American Royal

Congratulations Nick Sullivan

Building Maternal Legends

John, Dede, Sara & Sage • James • Nick712.263.0263 • Dunlap, Iowa 51529

www.maternallegends.comJohn Elder, 402.650.1385Josh Elder, 402.650.1380

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Supreme Champion Female, ’11 Badger Kick-OffCongratulations Luke Elder

Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female, ’11 National Junior Shorthorn Show

Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Female,’11 NAILE Jr & Open Show

Congratulations Kane Aegerter

Grand Champion Female, ’11 American RoyalCongratulations Reece Klug

Grand Champion Steer,’11 Iowa State Fair

Congratulations to the Jorgensen Family

ReserveChampionFemale, ’11Heart of It AllThird OverallFemale, ’11Badger Kick-OffCongratulationsto the Udell Family

Supreme Champion Female, ’11 Tulsa State Fair

Congratulations to the Gregory Family

Reserve ChampionMarket Heifer, ’11 Ak-Sar-BenCongratulations toBlake Kuesel

Reserve Grand Champion Steer, ’11 NAILE Congratulations to the Guyer Family

Reserve Supreme Champion Female, ’11 Badger Kick-OffCongratulations to the Humphrey Family

Grand Champion MaineTainer Female, ’11 National Junior Maine-Anjou ShowCongratulations to the Walker Family

Sullivan Farms/Gana-Nisley NO BULL Sale, March 18, 2012Genetics That WIN Private Treaty Pasture Sale, September 3, 2012Maternal Legends Shorthorn Production Sale, October 7, 2012CWCattlesales.com On-Line Sale, December 2012

Your NextGenetic

Opportunity ...

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April Issue: March 1

ABS .......................................................................16

Ace of Diamonds ................................................261

Ahlin-Bushman ...................................................28

Alta Genetics Inc. .................................................45

Alum-Line ..........................................................209

American Pride ....................................................38

American Royal ...................................................51

Andis.....................................................................22

APEX Show Cattle ................................................17

Bellar Cattle Co. .................................................275

Big H Ranch .......................................................208

Bill Rogers Classic ................................................52

Black Hills Stock Show ......................................221

Bovine Elite ..........................................................41

Buck Cattle Company ............................................8

Buck Cattle Company 2012 Online Sale ...........265

Calf ’s Choice Total ...............................................45

Cates Farms ................................................262-263

Cattle Visions ................................................. 36-37

Cattle Visions - Simmental Influenced ...............35

CF Legit ................................................................63

Chi Connection Sale ............................................40

CK Cattle/Wager Cattle ......................................211

Coming Events ...................................................255

Cool Calf ...............................................................51

CW Cattle Sales ....................................................26

Cyclone Classic .....................................................58

Dakota Classic ................................................Cover

Dow Cattle Co. .....................................................53

Eastern Xposure .................................................260

Eby ........................................................................23

Fat Butt .................................................................39

First Class Female Sale Thank You .....................13

Focus Marketing Group Inc. .............................210

Forbes & Graham .................................................42

Frozen Gold ............................................................2

Frozen Treasure Online Semen Sale .................267

Gamble Angus ....................................................223

Goddard Cattle Company ......................................7

Green & Gold Classic ...........................................64

Holmes Show Cattle Bull Sale .............................65

Horsley Bros. ......................................................260

Huncovsky Photography & Design .....................98

Illini Classic Sale ................................................212

Illinois Polled Hereford Association .................212

Iowa 4-H Livestock Judging Video .....................54

Iowa AGR Spring Showdown ..............................58

JBB Cattle Co. .......................................................79

JEK Cattle ...........................................................213

JF American Pride ...............................................38

Jones Show Cattle ...............................................218

Katina, Show Photo ...........................................137

Kelly Cattle Company ................................224-225

Kent Feeds ............................................................30

Kentucky Beef Expo .............................................55

KSU Kick-Off Show..............................................56

Kustom Fitted Cattle Co. ...................................264

Lautner Farms ............................................270-271

Linde’s Livestock Photos ......................................85

Lucy, Photos By ....................................................85

MCF ........................................................................3

Michigan Jr. Beef Expo ........................................58

Missouri AGR Classic ..........................................66

Money In The Tank ............................................226

Murphy Trailer Sales ...........................................27

Natural Solutions for Livestock.............................9

NCC.............................................................214-215

Nelson Cattle Company .....................................259

Ohlrich-Felt Sale ..................................................44

Oxy-Explosion ......................................................50

PBS Animal Health ..............................................47

Pearl’s Pics ............................................................98

Polzin Cattle .........................................................33

Prairie View Farms ..............................................15

Pryority One Sale ...............................................216

Purdue AGR Preview Show .................................57

Purina Honor Show Chow ..................................25

Purple Reign Cattle Co. .........................................5

Real World ............................................................48

Riverode .............................................................209

Rural Route Creations .......................................137

Sachua Cattle ........................................................49

SDSU AGR ............................................................59

SDSU Jackrabbit Classic ......................................59

SEK........................................................................18

Select Sires ............................................................34

Shag ......................................................................47

Show Circuit ...................................... 233, 247, 257

Show Rite Feeds ...................................................14

Showbloom...........................................................43

Showmaster Feeds ...............................................21

showsteers.com ....................................................20

ShowTec ...............................................................29

Sioux Empire Farm Show ..................................209

Smith Cattle Company Online Bull Sale ...........266

Sneak-A-Peek Preview.........................................60

Southwest Simmental Group Sale .......................61

Stierwalt Cattle & Clinics ..................................222

Subscription Form .............................................249

Sullivan Farms ...........................................272-273

Sullivan Ranch .......................................................4

Sullivan Supply ............................................... 10-11

Summit 3 Speckle Park Sale ..............................220

Texas De Brazil coupon .....................................128

The Boss Professional Dryer ...............................24

The Branded Barn ..............................................201

The Heifer Shop....................................................46

Thompson Show Steers .......................................32

Titanium ...............................................................17

Top Cut Angus Sale ................................................3

Top Sires .....................................................268-269

Triple C Trailer Sales ............................................31

Twisted Stitch .....................................................217

U of I Spring Showdown......................................62

Wagonhammer Ranches ...................................219

Went Blacks ...........................................Back Cover

Werning Production Sale-SD ..............................12

Western Elite ........................................................19

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January 29, 2012 - 2 pm CSTWisner Auditorium - Wisner, NebraskaLunch Served at 1 pm - Refreshments Available All Day

50 Bred Heifers - 26 Herd Sires - 8 Open HeifersMore than 60 Registered Maine-Anjou, Chi & Shorthorn Cattle

On Display Now at the Bellar HQ and Sale Day at theHeftie Sale Center just off US 275 in Wisner

Wisner, NebraskaRandy: 402/380-3710Justin: 402/380-1652

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Wednesday, March 28th 1:00 p.m.Columbus, Nebraska - Columbus Sale Pavilion

SELLING 80 POWERFUL BULLS AND AN ELITE SET OF CLUB CALF PRODUCING FEMALES

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Also featuring the best 2011 Bulls from: Ward Bakenhus & Family 402-910-1397 - Auctioneer: Steve Bonham

• 150+ Spring Calving First Calf Pairs • 50 Open heifers including Went Genetics and good, stout females in volumefor club calf production or top commercial outfi ts. Stay tuned for more information on the female offering.

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