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WILD, WILD WEST SIMMENTAL SALE Tuesday, January 19, 2016 • 5:00 PM Adams County Fairgrounds • Brighton, Colorado

Selling 60 Open & Bred, Black & Red Female lots! Ranch raised “Bred to be Cows” Show Prospects

ASR Ms. Thumper C5156

Oval F Cece C532

AHLB Chloe 505C

AHLB Candice 565C

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 8 3.4 67 96 7 14 47 120 67

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 4 5.4 79 123 9 19 58 115 72

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 9 .7 67 104 5 22 56 133 79

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 6 3.5 69 109 10 21 55 98 64

ASR Longevity x RCR Augustus

W/C Wide Track x TNT Tanker

Res. Champion Jr. SimAngus™ calf at the NE State Fair. She is a full sib to the 2013 WWW high-seller.

Res. Champion Sr. Calf at NE State Fair. Full sister to the 2015 Wild Wild West high-seller.

CAMP Bobbi B419

Oval F Brea B459

Oval F Bunny B474

Oval F Betty B436

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 13 -1.4 64 91 10 21 53 140 72

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 11 .7 47 69 10 25 48 122 59

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 7 .4 71 112 5 21 57 124 71

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 9 1.7 56 87 7 23 51 121 63

CAMP Upgrade x WRC In Time Bred to J Bar J Nightride

Oval F Cool Dude x In Dew Time Bred to LMF Revenue

W/C Wide Track x Antionettes Star Bred to LMF Revenue

W/C Wide Track x HK Wide Awake Bred to CLRS After Shock

– Planned Mating EPDs –

EPDs of the Four Wide Track ET Heifers

EPDs as of 11.25.15

ASR Ms. Super Baldy B436

MTTR Ms. Jenny 521W

ASR Ms. Desi U8154

ASR Ms. Desi Z213

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 8 2.4 74 123 8 24 61 109 70

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 9 3.7 68 102 7 18 52 122 68

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 9 .9 59 102 11 17 47 111 64

CE BW WW YW MCE Milk MWW $API $TI 9 2.4 69 112 7 19 54 122 69

S A V Resource x Hummer Bred to MCM Top Grade

Built Right – Full Sister to DR Built Like a Dream. Selling 4 embryos by W/C Wide Track

Hummer x Desperado Selling 5 embryos by Lock N Load

Altenburg Pick of our Pen Three Heifers! Full ET Sisters by Wide Track and ASR Ms. Desi Z213 Catalogs mailed on request or view online at:

During the Denver National Western Stock Show Simmental events, bus transportation from the NWSS grounds will be provided to the sale.

Willie and Sharon Altenburg Fort Collins, Colorado 970-568-7792 Russ Princ, manager 256-254-9042

Robert & Chris Campbell Katie & Kyle Walter Ignacio, Colorado 970-563-9070 970-749-9708 cell

Oval F Ranch Don and Marilyn Fischer Winston, MO 816-392-8771 Matt and Andrea Fischer St Joseph, MO 816-383-0630

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Erroll, Chad, Brent and Brad Cook Walsh, Colorado 719-529-0564

Rod, Vicky and Cashley Ahlberg Longmont, Colorado 303-776-2342

TABLE OF CONTENTS the Register ◆ December ’15/January ’16 Volume 29, Number 4

PATIENT AND PERSISTENT Long-time West Virginia breeders stay the course. By Dan Rieder

12 MEETING MORGAN A conversation with AJSA President Morgan Phillips. Conducted by Dan Rieder

18 OCULOCUTANEOUS HYPOPIGMENTATION An explanation of a non-lethal, recessive trait in beef cattle. By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D.

22 GOLDEN BOOK RECIPIENTS NAMED A retired agriculture teacher and a renowned show judge are honored with ASA’s highest award. By Dan Rieder

Also in this issue . . . Viewpoint

The Cutting Edge

MARC Hosts Conference

Beef Business

Staff Enhanced by Two

Corporate Report

Bulletins

International

Foundation Focus

Sale Results

Foundation Auction

The Circuit

Directors’ Dialogue

American Royal

Menu Morsels

New Members

Spotlight on SimGenetics

ASA Fees

AJSA Connection

Date Book

State Scene

100

Cow Sense

Newsmakers

102

Rates & Policies

Foundation Update

104

Advertisers' Index

About the cover: Bill Couch (with horse) and Billy Moss are the ASA's 2016 Golden Book Award honorees.

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Executive Vice President: Dr. Wade Shafer Immediate Past Chairman: Jim Butcher

North Central Area: Dr. Calvin Drake (2016) 540 Deep Creek Road Manhattan, KS 66502 785.587.5968 cdrake@interkan.net JW Brune (2017) 414 E 700 Road Overbrook, KS 66524 785.865.6624 jwbrune@embarqmail.com Erika Kenner (2017) 440 6th Avenue SE Leeds, ND 58346 406.581.1188 erika.kenner@gmail.com Claye Kaelberer (2018) 4215 County Road 85 New Salem, ND 58563 701.220.3124 kaelbererranch@outlook.com

Eastern Area: Gordon Hodges (2017) 1025 Pineview Farms Drive Hamptonville, NC 27020 336.469.0489 pvfghodges@yadtel.net Cliff Orley (2017) 1486 Mt. Wilson Road Lebanon, PA 17042 717.269.0128 corley01@comcast.net Brian DeFreese (2018) 7643 St Rd 25 S West Point, IN 47992 765.491.7421 bdefrees@purdue.edu Barry Wesner (2018) 1821 W 700 S Chalmers, IN 47929 219.863-4744 wesnerlivestock@yahoo.com

Western Area: Robert J. Lanting (2016) 2181 B. North 2300 East Twin Falls, ID 83301 208.655.4257 lant4257@filertel.com Susan S. Russell (2016) 24614 Road G Sugar City, CO 81076 719.267.3265 wwfeed@centurytel.net Dale Miller (2017) PO Box 174 Gildford, MT 59525 406.376.3109 7dm0174@ttc-cmc.net Michael Forman (2018) 2451 Number 81 Road Ellensburg, WA 98926 509.929.0312 trinity@fairpoint.net

South Central Area: Tim Smith (2016) PO Box 330 Giddings, TX 78942 512.587.7896 smithgenetics1@gmail.com Dr. Gary W. Updyke (2017) 107030 S. 4250 Road Checotah, OK 74426 918.843.3193 garyupdyke38@gmail.com Fred Schuetze (2018) PO Box 968 Granbury, TX 76048 817.894.0563 bhr@speednet.com Jon Willis (2018) 2876 Simmental Lane Marietta, OK 73448 580.276.4884 jonwillis99@yahoo.com

R&R Cattle Company www.southdakotasimmental.com

Steve & Elaine Reimer & Family 25657 345th Avenue Chamberlain, SD 57325 Phone: 605-234-6111 Email: rrcattle@midstatesd.net

Christensen H Dunsmore 3C Christensen Ranch Kerry, Mara, Justin, Travis and Jamie Hart 10904 387th Avenue • Frederick, SD 57441 605-329-2587 (home) • 605-252-2065 (Kerry’s cell) email: 4hooves@nvc.net

John Christensen, Cam & Tyler Fagerhaug 37273 216th Street • Wessington, SD 57381 605-458-2218 home • 605-458-2231 fax 605-350-1278 cell 458-350-2018 Cam

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Annual Production Sale March 18, 2016 • Wessington, SD Kipp Julson • 605-351-9088 48672 252nd St • Garretson, SD 57030 doublejfarms@alliancecom.net www.doublejsimmentals.com Females by Private Treaty in the Fall. Private Treaty Bid Bull Sale starting Jan 30, 2016, Garretson, SD.

NLC Simmental Ranch Rick & Nalani L. Christensen Dunsmore & NaLea, Chase & Swayzee 21830 372nd Ave • Wessington, SD 57381 605-458-2425 • 605-354-7523 cell 605-350-5216 cell

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Benda Simmentals Jim and Jay Benda 605-973-2448 (home) 605-222-1258 (Troy cell) 605-222-1515 (Cally cell)

18441 Capri Place Harrold, SD 57536 thomas@venturecomm.net www.thomasranchcattle.com

26106 366th Ave. Kimball, SD 57355 605-778-6703

Jim: 605-730-6703 (Cell) Jay: 605-730-0215 (Cell) bendaranch@midstatesd.net

Black and Red Breeding Stock

Kappes Simmentals Neal • 605-577-6679 • 605-380-8766 cell 10368 357th Ave. • Long Lake, SD 57457 Bruce • 605-225-5738 bbkappes@dow.com 1522 S. 6th Street Aberdeen, SD 57401

Sterling 605-216-3581

www.thebullpeople.com

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Reds, Blacks • Bulls and Females Private Treaty Sales

“Mark of Performance”

Mike and Terri Traxinger 11176 – 406th Avenue Houghton, SD 57449 Home: 605.885.6347 Mike’s cell: 605.294.7227 mtrax@nvc.net www.traxinger.com

Eichacker Simmentals

25446 445th Ave • Salem, SD 57058 Steve & Cathy Eichacker 605-425-2391 or 605-421-1152 email: es@triotel.net Annual Bull Sale • March 4, 2016

Clay Ekstrum 605-778-6185 (H) 605-730-1511 (C)

South Dakota’s Source for Outcross Performance Simmentals!

John Ekstrum – Specializing in Hard to Find 605-778-6414 Red Breeding Stock – 36220 257th St., Kimball, SD 57355 clayekstrum@midstatesd.net • ekstrumsimmentals.com

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Bruce and Sandra Flittie 11913 342nd Ave • Hosmer, SD 57448 605-283-2662 • flittiesimm@valleytel.net

VIEWPOINT By Trustee Calvin Drake, Manhattan, KS This will be my farewell note as a board member, which I have enjoyed very much. The p a s t s i x ye a rs have gone very fast, and I have learned a lot. As with any group, there are differences of opinion, some large, some small, some very controversial, some not, some selfserving and some broad-based to serve the breed. These differences make it important that we choose our Trustees wisely. They need to be solid in their opinions and not based just to better their own cattle. Voting is starting, and gives us the opportunity to select people from other sections of the country, and make sure they will fit with the existing board members. Controversy is great, unless it is devisive and causes disruption among board members. That is what board members do — solve problems and select new items. I have had the opportunity to serve the Association during the formation and growth of the Commercial Cattle Genetic Evaluation, IGS (over sixteen million records), PTP (Progress through Performance) and others. I was diagnosed with brain cancer and had a brain operation on June 9, 2015. I just finished my fifth month of healing and hope to see all of you in January in Denver. I hope and pray that none of you ever have to go through this process. You have a great board, this is the time to keep it that way. This is not the time to make dramatic changes, but the time to make changes for the better. I wish you the best and know the new members will fit in well. u

A West Virginia breeder exhibits two key personality traits that enable him to provide industry leadership and success as a cattleman.

Leggett, with his mother, Noma, and wife, Sylvia.

By Dan Rieder

n any conversation with Roger Leggett and his wife, Sylvia, one thing you quickly recognize. They stay the course! Their motto could well be: “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it!” For instance, Sylvia was a 4-H leader before they got married in 1974, and together they’re still at it, more than 40 years later. Roger began breeding Simmental in 1985 and has no regrets after 30+ years with his chosen breed. In addition, he’s been president of the West Virginia Simmental Association (WVSA) for the past 15 years, and is believed to be the longest-serving State Association president in the history of the American Simmental Association. “No one else wants the job,” he says with a characteristic chuckle. Leggett was born and raised on the farm he now owns. It’s located near the small town of West Union (population: 1,000) in Doddridge County, situated in the west central part of the state, midway between the larger cities of Clarksburg and Parkersburg. The farm is just two-anda-half miles off Tollway 50, a major state highway. Sylvia was also raised on a farm, about nine miles from their current location. They’re not far from the Ohio state line. “We’re actually closer to the Ohio River than we are to the Appalachian Mountains. When I was a teenager, I used to deliver produce down in southern Ohio,” he remarked. “For the most part, I have never left this area, except when I attended Mountain State Business College in Parkersburg,” he said. “The house we live in was torn down and rebuilt by my grandpa and I’m the fourth generation to reside here.” Sylvia and Roger have one son, Roger, Jr., 40, who is married and works for a window-making company in Parkersburg. “He helps out here on the farm, whenever he can free up some time,” Leggett added.

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Transitioning to Simmental The cattle history of Leggett Simmental Farm featured Herefords and Angus through the early years when Roger’s great-grandfather and grandfather owned and operated it. While Roger was growing up and participating in 4-H, the cowherd had become straightbred Angus. “We’d been raising Angus for at least 25 years and one day, my dad and I just decided to go into the Simmental business. We really didn’t know too much about them, but we went to a bull sale and we really liked one purebred Simmental bull — so on an impulse, we went ahead and bought him,” he recalled. “We bred him to some of our Angus cows and produced a bunch of halfbloods. The more we messed with the breed, the more we liked them,” he continued. “We kept buying a few here and there to build up our numbers. Our first Simmentals, like most other cattlemen during the 1980s, were the traditional red and white animals. Right now we’re about 70% black with a few reds thrown in. We knew that the market was calling for blackhided cattle, so we went along with the crowd. It was amazing how quickly Simmental breeders were able to change the color of their cattle.” Traditionally, their farm has focused exclusively on cattle and hay production. “We’ve never had row crops, no corn — we just raise hay for the cattle. We’re able to produce more than we need, so we can sell some. This past summer, I put up 576 big, round bales. Some years, there is a big demand, depending on how much moisture we get,” he commented. Leggett runs on 620 acres of owned land and utilizes another 80 acres from a neighboring farm.

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“The only livestock we ever raised was cattle — no sheep, no hogs, no poultry. Right now, we’re low on cattle numbers. We’re running about 40 head, but could handle 100 cows easily. When my dad, Elwin, died five years ago, we had to sell a bunch of our cows, some of them were getting old, up to 15-16 years of age,” he said. “I’ve not had a lot of luck getting my numbers back up because people keep coming and wanting cattle and I sell to them. It’s hard to keep them when you can receive a pretty good price. I’m definitely looking to expand, because we have plenty of hay and plenty of good pasture.” Leggett indicated that he’s presently on the lookout for bred females. “I’ve bought some cattle from Silver Towne in Indiana, including one nice bull two years ago. I’ve been going up there ever since their first sale 29 years ago,” he says. In addition to those cattle that he sells directly off the farm through private treaty, he’s also consigned to the West Virginia Beef Expo, held annually at Jackson Mill. “I had a decent market for my bulls 20 years ago, but that market has dropped off some. If my cattle don’t sell, I take them to the local stockyard. At one time, Leggett had a good market for locker beef. “However, West Virginia passed some new laws with some very stringent requirements, so we’ve gotten out of that business. Along with that, there were some people who didn’t pay me, and if I don’t get my money, I’m not real happy,” he said. He sells an occasional 4-H club calf, but doesn’t actively pursue that market. Calving takes place primarily in January and February with a handful of fall calving cows. In the past, he made good use of A.I. on his cowherd, but now breeds almost exclusively by natural service. Leggett’s 94-year-old mother, Noma, who lives next door, has been battling health issues. “It’s hard for me to get away because I stay with her at night. I do have a woman, Vickie Leggett (no relation), who comes in and looks after her during the day,” he says. He is not an advocate for the state’s coal and natural gas industries. “The coal country is mostly north of us. What coal there is in this area is down below 2,000 feet, so they’ve been drilling deep wells for natural gas and it has had a negative effect on our water. “We can’t even drink it, it is so bad. The gas company delivers drinking and cooking water to us, and we finally got the okay for cattle to drink it,” he reported.

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“You can’t believe what they are doing to our land — stripping the top off the hills and tearing up 25-30 acres every time they drill a well. I’ll tell you one thing, I won’t let them on my land,” he said emphatically. “There are not a lot of Simmental cattle in West Virginia so we often go to sales in other states,” he concluded. “However, there is a market here for good cattle and we’ve done okay over the years. I can’t complain about the prices we get.” u

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Meeting Morgan An interview with AJSA President Morgan Phillips, Maysville, Kentucky. With Dan Rieder Rieder: Please provide background information on yourself and your family.

Rieder: Discuss your family’s experience with cattle, history, and breeding philosophy.

Phillips: I am the 20-year-old daughter of Chan and Tonya Phillips; I live in Maysville, Kentucky, along with my younger brother, AK, and my parents. We own and operate Rocking P Livestock in partnership with my uncle and his family. We run 350 head of Simmental and Simmental-influenced cattle and heavily utilize AI and Embryo Transfer. I am currently a junior at Oklahoma State University where I am majoring in Animal Science. When I am not working on the farm, I really enjoy spending time with my family and traveling, I love seeing God’s creation. In high school, I was very involved in the FFA Program where my mom was one of my Agriculture Teachers. My experiences in FFA along with the AJSA helped make me the leader that I am today and I feel that my experiences in FFA have led to my success in the AJSA.

Phillips: I am a fourth generation cattle producer. First and second generations in the Phillips family were involved in the commercial cattle industry and did not raise purebred cattle, but my dad and uncle decided they would rather be involved in the purebred industry. My dad started showing Simmental cattle at the age of eight and attended the very first AJSA National Classic. He and my mom both showed Simmentals and they met at the National Classic in Des Moines. Almost every memory I have from my childhood involves cattle. The first time I walked in the show ring, I was wearing a skirt and sandals, and if I wasn’t in the show ring, I liked being strapped to my dad or uncle sorting cows. My dad ran a custom-fitting service from the time I was born until 2006. My fondest memories as a child are those that were made in our show barn, riding my bike up and down the barn alley. After my dad closed the fitting service, he and my Uncle Keith partnered to form Rocking P Livestock. After purchasing more land and more cattle, we began using more AI and Embryo Transfer to create elite cattle that are functional and would be competitive in the show ring. I started showing Angus cattle at the age of seven but quickly realized that I had a passion for Simmental and did not want to continue showing Angus. Both of my parents grew up showing Simmental cattle and so there was no question that Simmental was the breed for me. My interest has only gotten stronger over the years, I am very interested in the show side of the industry, but I really enjoy the cow/calf part of our operation. As I have gotten older, we have created some of the strongest cow families in the breed and I am very proud of my family for doing so. I am very interested in production agriculture and the breeding of our cattle to create the best genetics possible.

Rieder: With regard to your career, what are your ultimate goals? Phillips: While I haven’t yet decided what career path I will follow after graduation, I am very interested in production agriculture. My plan is to continue raising and marketing Simmental cattle. I would really like to stay involved in the beef industry for many years to come so that my own children can grow up doing the same things I did. From the left: A.K., Morgan, Chan and Tonya.

Rieder: Review your own involvement in state junior programs, tracing from your earliest experiences. Phillips: My involvement with the AJSA is something I will never regret. I have made many lifetime friends through the AJSA and I cannot imagine my life without the people I have met in this organization. I have served as the Kentucky Junior Simmental Association Reporter, Secretary, and President. Once I began serving on the AJSA Board of Trustees, I was a member of each committee and also served as Finance Vice-President prior to being elected President. I have only missed one Eastern Regional since I started showing at the regionals and classics in 2005.

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Rieder: What were your thoughts as you became: a) an AJSA member; b) Trustee; and c) AJSA President? Phillips: To be completely honest, I do not remember becoming an AJSA member. My membership started March 7, 1995, the day I was born. It was one of the greatest baby gifts I ever could have received. I remember standing in the makeup ring at the 2012 Junior Nationals in Ohio during the Grand Drive while they announced the new trustees for that year. When they called my name, I honestly couldn’t believe that I was an AJSA Trustee. Knowing that I was going to be one of the individuals who young members looked up to just made me feel some way that I can’t begin to explain. At the age of seven, I knew that I wanted to serve the AJSA as President after seeing Paul and Chris Allen serve as President in consecutive years. My passion for the AJSA has continued to grow since being elected to the board and even since my term as President began.

Rieder: What would you like to see accomplished during your term as President? Phillips: One thing that I would really like to see happen during my term is the separation of the owned and bred-and-owned show. I would like to see the bred and owned show grow and be the most prestigious division. The board is currently working on getting the two shows separated so that bred-and-owned cattle receive full points and are considered to have their own show. I take pride in showing cattle that I raise and I want more juniors to feel the same when they take their heifer into the ring. Another goal that I would like to accomplish over the next months is increasing the number of cattle that can be exhibited at the Regional and National Classics. Currently, junior members can exhibit three animals, I would like to see this change to a maximum of six head per exhibitor. Our breed is continuing to be more and more popular and I feel that our numbers should continue to grow at our Classics. Our members deserve the opportunity to show off the cattle that they raise and buy to show. Growing our breed is something that I want to see happen in the near future. Rieder: What are your feelings with regard to the “Summit?” Phillips: The Summit Leadership Conference is one event that makes me the proudest. I have attended all three Summit Leadership Conferences that the AJSA has and I have thoroughly enjoyed each of them. I owe a thank you to the Junior Board who planned the second Summit. It was held at Oklahoma State University and that is when I decided that Stillwater was where I wanted to live while I attended college. The Summit provides the members that attend with so many opportunities, not only do they get to travel to some amazing places, but they also get to learn about breeding, agriculture advocacy, marketing, and they also make contacts that are second to none. Everyone who attends the Summit has nothing but good things to say about it and I would encourage anyone to attend. Although there will not be a Summit this coming summer, make sure you are ready to attend the Summit in 2017!

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Rieder: Any particular AJSA events or experiences that are especially memorable to you? Phillips: My favorite AJSA memories are those that I made my first three years competing. This was before I was very competitive in the contests. I would spend my days in the barns at different friends’ stalls playing card games, and telling stories. We had the greatest water fights on the planet, and the dances were just so much fun. I remember the long trips in the truck, fighting with my brother about his feet touching me in the backseat. The memories and friends I have made over the last 10 years have helped make me the person I am today. I know my days in the AJSA aren’t over, but I don’t know how my experience could get any better than it already has been.

Rieder: What are the strengths of the AJSA program? Phillips: I believe that the biggest strength of the AJSA is the focus on education. Our members come out of the junior program with so much knowledge and skill. Our members are prepared for so many different careers when they exit the AJSA because of the educational contests we provide.

Rieder: What advice would you offer to juniors who are reluctant to become involved in AJSA programs? Phillips: Since I have been involved our numbers have continued to grow, not only in cattle numbers but in participants. We have lowered the minimum age from nine to eight so that we can reach younger cattle enthusiasts and draw them into our breed. In my opinion, the Simmental breed is at its peak right, the cattle continue to get better and the people are even better. If you are looking for a breed, we welcome anyone who is interested. We love new members and do our best to make new members feel welcome. When you become involved in our program, you make new friends that will last a lifetime and you are able to compete in contests that will help you conquer your public speaking fears. The AJSA is truly like no other junior breed organization.

Rieder: Comment on the value of these ASA Programs. Phillips: Progress-Through-Performance Shows. PTP shows have been beneficial because of the fact that they have kept the show ring intact with the industry. The use of EPDs in the show ring is a good thing, but we also need to continue picking functional cattle that will produce sound offspring that are balanced and have eye appeal so that our breed continues to become more popular. (Continued on page 14)

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Meeting Morgan From the left, Britney Beins, Jessica Smith, Morgan and Hannah Wine photographed at the 2015 Summit in Montana.

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(Continued from page 13) ASA Foundation. Thanks to individuals who were passionate about the junior program, research and education, the Foundation has helped many dreams come true. The Foundation has provided numerous scholarships each year. I have received the Gold and Silver Merit Awards and am very grateful to all the breeders who have donated to the Foundation to make these awards possible. ASA Publications. The ASA Publications are what I look forward to receiving in the mail each month. The Register is so informative and helps me stay up-to-date with the breed. I enjoy reading the Register and SimTalk so that I can stay educated on the happenings in our breed.

Rieder: How significant is it for ASA to be recognized for leadership in the science of animal breeding? Phillips: The Simmental breed should be recognized for not only its use of science in animal breeding but for the combination of science and common cow sense in animal breeding as well. Without a doubt, the breeders in our industry have had practices passed down for many generations, but our breeders are also very receptive when it comes to adding science to their breeding programs. The Simmental breed has done an awesome job incorporating science into the breeding programs.

Rieder: What should be the role of SimGenetics in the beef industry? Phillips: SimGenetics are beneficial to so many different breeding programs and breeds all across the country. Simmental-influenced cattle have many traits that other breeds have been looking for. Many cattlemen are turning to Simmental-influenced cattle to create maternal, functional, sound, complete cattle so that they can be successful raising commercial cattle or competing in the show ring. Simmental cattle are only going to grow in popularity and it is a great time to involved. u

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2015 Fall EPDs pulled 10.14.15

W/C BF Innocent Man 174A

SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X

CARD Uproar 49Y

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ASA# 2571741 Calving ease with outstanding profile!

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Supreme Champion Female World Beef Expo

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ASA# 2668223 One Eyed Jack’s first calves are awesomely balanced with pizazz!

Calf Champion for Morgan Phillips at NAILE!

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One Eyed Jack’s first progeny are looking extra special across the country!

One Eyed Jack

SimAngusTM

FBF1 Absolute A103

Long’s Shear Pleasure W6

W/C No Remorse 763Y

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

6 2.5 59 89 .19 9 ASA# 2841159 Dream On and Steel Force outcross pedigree with presence! Supreme Champion at 2015 World Beef Expo.

17 46 96 62

Leading outcross donor!

7 2.5 74 109 .22 5 ASA# 2496326 Has been a great calving-ease, baldy maker for breeders around the country.

30 66 101 69

One Eyed Jack was thought by many to be the best bull in Denver.

10 -.8 48 70 .14 10 25 49 113 57 ASA# 2614801 Calving ease, high profile sire producing high valued progeny! $20,000 No Remorse daughter at Huston Cattle Co.’s Sale.

FHEN Halftime A127

WS Revival B26

WC Bullseye 3046A

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

15 -.6 60 99 .24 9 25 55 147 74 ASA# 2884737 2014 NAILE Champion % Bull!

15 -.6 60 99 .24 9 25 55 147 74 ASA# 2913874 • Spectacular $160,000 top seller at 2015 “The One Denver” Sale

10 .6 57 91 .22 11 24 52 127 68 ASA# 2790164 Werning’s HOT Lock n Load Son!

SimAngusTM

Mr. Hoc Broker X623

KLS Halfblood X217

WC Lockdown 206Z

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

-1 4.9 74 108 .21 10 11 49 97 57

17 -1.4 65 99 .22 12 27 59 151 74

16 -1.5 75 130 .35 10 17 54 158 84

ASA# 2531081 Grand Champion at the NAILE, Royal and Denver!

ASA# 2537824 Awesome Calving Ease and profile! $190,000 Broker Heifer

Halfblood progeny are cool lookin’!

JF American Pride 0987X

STF Royal Affair Z44M

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

12 2.1 67 107 .25 11 23 56 127 74 ASA# 2573743 His first progeny verify his individual greatness! Bull calf champion at NAILE by A.P.

7 3.2 54 91 .23 7

17 44 102 58

ASA# 2658496 Proven calving ease on heifers, yet produces incredibly sound, functional, good looking progeny!

STF Shocking Dream SJ14 EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

18 .2 62 91 .18 8

ASA# 2639758 The ultimate Dream On outcross!

$17,000+ Lock Down at Plendl’s

15 47 148 71

ASA# 2335795 Produces the best fronts in the business!

Awesome Royal Affair son at Janssen Farms. Jordan Simmentals $15,000+ Shocking Dream daughter

$75,000 High Regard daughter at Jones Show Cattle, OH.

High Regard feature for Hara Farms, OH.

Yardley High Regard W242

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EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

2 1.4 62 94 .20 7 25 55 78 55 ASA# 2522822 • High Regard is stamping his progeny with outstanding quality, making him a must use regardless of his “old-school” pedigree and EPD profile.

Entire lineup online at:

National Junior Heifer Hudson Pines/Circle M Show Champion Farms sold for $11,000. Female Exhibited by Vickland.

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2015 Fall EPDs pulled 10.14.15

SimAngusTM

Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation

(OH)

The Trait

By Jackie Atkins, Ph.D., Director of Science and Education

For the past two and a half years, the American Simmental Association has been working with Dr. Jon Beever from the University of Illinois on a specific genetic trait called oculocutaneous hypopigmentation or OH. Animals with OH have uniformly light-colored irises coupled with an unusual chocolate coat color. This is not a lethal condition. In fact, the effects of OH seem to be mainly cosmetic. OH is a simple recessive trait meaning an animal must inherit two copies of the mutation to display the trait. Recently Dr. Beever found the causative mutation and developed a diagnostic test for OH. Using this diagnostic, an archive of ~245 SimGenetic bulls were tested for OH. The incidence of this particular mutation is very low in the Simmental animals screened to date. The mutation traces back to an Angus bull, Sir WMS Warrant, which was likely misdiagnosed as a heterochromia irides (HI) carrier. Although this mutation possibly originated from the Angus breed, out of over 1,200 Angus animals tested, only one (Sir WMS Warrant) has been identified as a carrier of OH. Due to the non-lethal nature of this condition and the low frequency of the mutation in the Simmental population, the ASA will not require any testing for the

trait. Oculocutaneous hypopigmentation is included in TraitTrac and OH test results will populate the pedigrees similar to other traits. This genetic trait will be treated the same as other largely cosmetic traits like coat color and horned/polled. GeneSeek has included the marker for OH on the next generation of GGP bovine chip assays. As soon as GeneSeek launches the next GGP-HD and GGP-LD testing, ASA members will have access to these test results. Until that time, individual animals may be tested through Dr. Jonathan Beever at the University of Illinois (jbeever@illinois.edu; 217-333-4194). Contact the ASA DNA department for questions about testing animals. Should you continue to use OH carrier animals in your herd? They still have the same genetic attributes they had before this announcement. It has been said over and over again but I’ll write it another time. ALL animals carry mutated genes — we just don’t know about them yet. You cannot rid your herd of all genetic mutations. Cattle with OH have no known problems with beef production — they are born alive and healthy, grow, reproduce, etc. In order to reduce the risk of light-eyed calves, simply avoid carrier to carrier matings.

The same animal as an adult, with her own unaffected calf. Note the unusual chocolate coat color.

The first reported Simmental heifer calf.

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A closeup. Note the light-colored irises.

The Science

By Dr. Jon Beever, University of Illinois

In the spring of 2012, the American Simmental Association (ASA) received an abnormality report indicating the occurrence of a newborn calf with “whitecolored” eyes and a diluted hair coat (see picture at right). All the appropriate DNA samples were collected, used for the validation of parentage, and archived for future reference. Over the next two years, three additional calves were reported to the ASA with similar characteristics. Based on the recurrence of this trait, an investigation was initiated to establish whether the condition was genetic. DNA samples collected from the four affected calves were genotyped using the Neogen GGP-HD. The resulting genotypes were analyzed in contrast to the genotypes of ~80 Simmental sires. This analysis showed clear evidence that the condition is inherited as a recessive trait. Based on these results, the DNA sequence for several genes was analyzed in each of the affected calves. Within one of these genes, a mutation was identified that is predicted to impair the function of the encoded protein. In fact, in mice, mutations within the same gene cause a very similar condition that is referred to as “chocolate”, where black mice have a diluted coat color and beige-colored irises (or irides). Further investigation, including the genotyping of frequently used sires, indicates the mutation is present at a relatively low frequency in the Simmental population. This is consistent with the very low frequency of affected calves reported over the three year period. Examination of carrier pedigrees reveals the Simmental bull, PVFBF BF26 BLACK JOKER (ASA #1930631), as the most popular recent ancestor with DNA available for testing. However, several of the genotyped carriers do not have this sire in their pedigrees indicating the mutation could be significantly older. Considering this information and the prior description of similar traits in other breeds, namely heterochromia irides (HI) in Angus cattle, the possible origin of this mutation was investi-

gated by obtaining samples from known HI carriers. Although there are very few DNA samples available from these older animals, a sample was obtained for the Angus sire SIR WMS WARRANT (AAA #9196894). Indeed, WARRANT was found to be a carrier of this newly identified mutation. Therefore, it is most likely that the mutation was introduced into the Simmental population by the use of Angus cattle during the development of black purebreds. The subsequent screening of more than 1,200 Angus sires indicates the mutation has most likely been eliminated from the current Angus population via pedigree selection in the early 1980s. Based on these data, the scientific literature was reviewed in an effort to understand if there were documented features that clearly distinguish between the oculocutaneous hypopigmentation (OH) and heterochromia irides (HI) traits, both of which had been previously described. It is our opinion that the characteristics displayed by these affected Simmental calves is more representative of OH than it is of HI. Additionally, examination of the human and mouse literature also supports this designation. Thus, we suggest that if both phenotypes exist in the cattle population, WARRANT should be designated as an OH carrier. Further screening of current descendants of Angus HI carriers is being conducted but has not identified any additional carriers of this mutation within the Angus population. Information contained in reports and literature from the 70s and 80s, and in these current Simmental cases, indicate that this abnormal phenotype has little or no effect on the viability or performance of affected individuals. However, in some cases, a possible sensitivity to light has been reported. Thus, we suggest this mutation be monitored similarly to other non-lethal traits such as coat color or horned/polled. As with any recessive condition, breeders can avoid the appearance of affected calves by restricting matings between carrier animals. ◆

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CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC

6 2.8 66 95 .18

REA $API $TI

54 11.8 30.2 -.41 .22 -.07 .96 107 67

ASA# 3006002 Purebred Simmental Sire: Sandeen Upper Class 2386 Dam: Miss Knockout 74T

EPDs as of 12.9.15

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HF Serena Maternal sister to HF Upper Management

HF Miss Knockout 74T Dam of HF Upper Management

Doyle, Scott and John Hobbs and Family Scott 765-438-3366 Doyle 765-438-2755 John 765-620-0138

Two breeders with long-time affiliation with Simmental cattle are recipients of the prestigious Golden Book Award.

Couch, Moss Honored Bill Couch, Owensville, Indiana Born and raised on a Polled Hereford operation at Owensville, Indiana, Bill Couch began a life-long affinity for the show ring when he was a youth in 4-H, a passion that has remained strong ever since. After high school he founded Couch’s Custom Fitting Service, fitting the first Grand Champion Simmental bull at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver. During the first 15 years that Simmental cattle were exhibited at the NWSS, he exhibited either a Grand or Reserve Champion on 14 different occasions. During the two-decade period between 1983 and 2002, Couch turned to a tenure as an efficient, effective ranch manager, moving to Stephenville, Texas, where he managed the 2,500-head, 55,000-acre Simmental operation of the famed Diamond C Ranch, owned by former ASA Board Chairman, John B. Collier, IV. Later, he managed the Pharris Farms cattle herd at Hillsboro, Texas. After returning briefly to his roots in Owensville, he established his own C-Bar Cattle Company emphasizing purebred Simmentals, before accepting a managerial position with Express Ranches, a Limousin/Angus enterprise in Yukon, Oklahoma. While at Express, he was instrumental in the development of the Lim-Flex Limousin-Angus hybrid, and exhibited

several national champions. He returned to his home farm for a final time in 2002, where he resumed production of outstanding Simmental, Angus and SimAngus™ cattle. During his illustrious career, Couch was a highly respected cattle judge, working the ring at the NWSS; the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville; the Fort Worth Stock Show; the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo; the Dixie National in Jackson, Mississippi; and the Canadian Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan. Always willing to share his cattle knowledge with other breeders, Couch has been a strong advocate for youth programs, mentoring hundreds of young people at the local, state and national levels. In addition, he often provided livestock for collegiate and high school judging practice and competition. Over the years, he has been recognized for his many contributions and achievements within the cattle industry. He was named the 2005 All-American Limousin Futurity Lim-Flex show honoree; was the recipient of the 2008 Indiana Beef Cattle Association Robert C. Peterson Lifetime Achievement Award; and in 2010, was named to the Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame in 2010. Couch’s two children remain actively involved in agriculture. His son, Willy and his wife Tracie reside in Fairmont, Oklahoma, where Willy manages a 1,200-head cowherd and Tracie is a housing loan specialist with USDA. Daughter, Christy Lee, and her husband, Craig, live near the Lee family farm at Wellington, Illinois. Their three children, Waylon, 10; Nolan, 7; and Caroline, 4, are continuing their grandfather’s cattle legacy by starting their own small cattle herd. Couch, talking to a fellow cattleman at a youth show.

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Billy Moss, McCormick, South Carolina Beginning in 1972, when Simmental were a relatively new factor on the North American cattle scene, Billy Moss has experienced an uninterrupted relationship with the breed and the people who raise them. “I had been serving as herdsman for Seldom Rest Hereford farm in Donalson, Georgia. The owner, along with Dr. Dan Daniel of the University of Georgia and myself went to Denver for the purpose of buying Hereford bulls,” he explained. “We happened to see several Simmental bulls displayed by Bar 5 of Canada, and thought that maybe we could breed some of our top Herefords to Lacombe Achilles to produce composite bulls. Well, we didn’t buy any Hereford bulls, but we did leave with Simmental semen. The resulting calves were marked like Herefords but had pigment around the eyes. We crossed those half-blood bulls back on our Hereford cows, increasing our weaning weights and eliminating pinkeye. That was when my 45-year adventure with Simmental began.” He has been a fervent advocate of Simmental genetics and their use in crossbreeding spanning several decades, organizing countless field days and seminars many that featured appearances from American Simmental Association staff, animal scientists and other industry leaders. Moss has been a driving force behind the Georgia Simmental-Simbrah Association’s (GSSA) highly visible profile throughout the state and region. He has filled each of the GSSA’s officer posts, including president, and for much of the past decade has served as executive secretary. He has been diligent in assuring a Simmental presence at conventions and trade shows, state fairs and countless local and county cattle events. He was instrumental in getting percentage Simmentals added as a breed show. In addition, he was a founding member of the very successful Bull Power Group, a forage-based bull development and sale featuring SimGenetics breeders.

He received his education at Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, earning an Associate Degree, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Agriculture. Moss spent 33 years as an agricultural teacher and area animal science teacher, before retiring in 2007. During that long career, he conducted numerous livestock classes and livestock clinics, seldom missing an opportunity to emphasize the significance of crossbreeding. Active in state cattle events, he served a term on the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Committee, and was co-chairman of the State Steer and Heifer Shows for 10 years. He is held in such esteem that Georgia Junior Livestock Shows were dedicated to him and a scholarship established in his name. In 2008, he was inducted in the Georgia Agricultural Educational Hall of Fame, one of many honors bestowed during his remarkable career. Recently, Moss and his wife, Callie, moved from Athens, Georgia, to McCormick, South Carolina, where she grew up. Moss was raised just across the Savannah River, 14 miles away in Lincolnton, Georgia. Their blended family includes six children and 12 grandchildren.

Moss, with his grandson, Caleb, checking the cows.

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Golden Book Award Recipients 1982 to Present: The World Simmental-Fleckvieh Federation (WSFF) Golden Book Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the development of the Simmental/Simbrah breeds.

H.W. Fausset, ’96, Worland, WY Hugh Karsteter, ’97, Cushing, OK Nina Lundgren, ’97, Eltopia, WA Don Burnham, ’99, Helena, MT Dr. Bob Schalles, ’99, Manhattan, KS Tom Risinger, ’99, Crockett, TX Bill Spiry, ’00, Britton, SD Bob Christensen, ’00, Malvern, IA Kay Klompien, ’01, Bozeman, MT Robert Haralson, ’01, Adkins, AR Dr. John Pollak, ’02, Ithaca, NY Dr. Dick Quaas, ’02, Ithaca, NY Dr. Jerry Lipsey, ’03, Bozeman, MT Marty Ropp, ’03, Bozeman, MT Jim Taylor, ’03, Wallace, KS Dr. Joe & Mary Prud’homme, ’04, Tyler, TX Dr. Bob Walton, ’05, DeForest, WI Sam Smith, ’05, Prague, OK Emmons Ranch ’05, Olive, MT Hudson Pines Farms, ’06, Sleepy Hollow, NY Dan Rieder, ’06, Bozeman, MT Silver Towne Farms, ’07, Winchester, IN Gateway Simmentals, ’07, Lewistown, MT

Dr. Larry Cundiff, ’07 Clay Center, NE Reese Richman, ’08, Tooele, UT Clifford “Bud” Sloan, ’08, Hamilton, MO Sally Buxkemper, ’09, Ballinger, TX Nichols Farms, ’09, Bridgewater, IA Triple C Farms, ’09, Maple Plain, MN Linda Kesler, ’10, Bozeman, MT Stuart Land & Cattle, ’10, Rosedale, VA Powder Creek Simmentals, ’10, Molena, GA Tom Clark, ’11, Wytheville, VA Harrell Watts, ’11, Sardis, AL Frank Bell, ’12, Burlington, NC John Christensen, ’12, Wessington, SD Bob Finch, ’12, Ames, IA Willie Altenburg, ’13 Fort Collins, CO Tommy Brown, ’13 Clanton, AL Roger Kenner, ’13 Leeds, ND Dr. Michael Dikeman, ’14, Manhattan, KS Val & Lori Eberspacher, ’14, Marshall, MN Hounshell Farms, ’14, Wytheville, VA Verlouis Forster, ’15, Smithfield, NE Jennie Rucker, ’15, Hamptonville, NC Dr. Mike Tess, ’15, Bozeman, MT ◆

EPDs as of 12.2.15

Jerry Moore, ’82, Canton, OH Dr. Horst Leipold, ’82, Manhattan, KS Dr. Harry Ferguson, ’82, Anaconda, MT Don Vaniman, ’85, Bozeman, MT Dr. Ray Woodward, ’86, Miles City, MT Lou Chesnut, ’86, Spokane, WA Jess Kilgore, ’87, Three Forks, MT Arnold Brothers, ’87, McIntosh, SD Rob Brown, ’88, Throckmorton, TX Bob Dickinson, ’88, Gorham, KS Tom Abell, ’89, Wharton, TX Ron Baker, ’89, Hermiston, OR Albert West, III, ’90, San Antonio, TX Miles Davies, ’92, Deer Trail, CO Henry Fields, ’92, Claude, TX Dr. Earl Peterson, ’92, Littleton, CO Colville Jackson, ’92, Gloster, MS Ancel Armstrong, ’93, Manhattan, KS Javier Villarreal, ’94, Acuna Coah, Mexico Dr. Harlan Ritchie, ’94, East Lansing, MI Bud Wentz, ’94, Olmito, TX Kay Thayer, ’95, Bozeman, MT Walt Browarny, ’95, Calgary, AB Steve McGuire, ’96, Bozeman, MT

The ASA Board, which nominates and approves Golden Book Awards, authorizes up to three awards annually. Recipients of the award receive a plaque from the WSFF and a framed citation signed by the ASA Chairman of the Board.

CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC

16 -.7 76 112 .23 12 20

REA $API $TI

58 11.4 35.1 -.25 .39 -.007 1.04 153 81

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CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC

12 2

77 114 .23

REA $API $TI

10 40.4 -.61 .06 -.126 1.28 128 76

EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 136 $TI: 68

EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 118 $TI: 68

Dam: URA Baby Doll

Dam: LLSF Eye Candy

LLSF Pays To Believe ZU194

LLSF Addiction AY792

ASA#: 2659897 • Pays To Dream x Trademark Homozygous Black/Heterozygous Polled Granddam: Rockin Robin Pays To Believe is the spectacular 2015 NWSS and 2014 NAILE Grand Champion Bull! His first calves are averaging 5 digits in public auctions and his full-sib sisters averaged $16,000 in Lee’s 2014 fall sale.

ASA#: 2762392 • Top Grade x Steel Force Smooth Polled, Homozygous test pending. Addiction is a sleek fronted baldy bull with awesome EPDs out of tremendous cow family!

EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 114 $TI: 57

EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 131 $TI: 68

Reserve Champion NWSS Pen of Three Bulls for GLS, all sired by New Direction.

Famous donor dam, Hope Floats

GLS New Direction X184

TNGL Grand Fortune Z467 ASA#: 2654876 • Grandmaster x STF Montana Black 2014 NWSS Champion Bull! Homozygous Black & Homozygous Polled Exciting, extra complete first progeny with lots of extension!

2014 NWSS Champion Bull $16,000 Grand Fortune daughter

EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 112 $TI: 61

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Granddam: LLSF Cayenne

ASA#: 2536539 • Better Than Ever x Powerline New Direction is the homozygous polled, Dream On free, outcross pedigree sire that you can use with confidence to make sound, soggy, Sim-Influenced progeny! New Direction sired the “Power Simmy” selection at The One Sale a heifer brought in from Hilbrands HILB Fashionista — $10,000 Cattle Co. MN. New Direction daughter at The One Sale.

New Direction bred at GLS, MN

HILB Maverick — $50,000 New Direction son at The One Sale

EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 161 $TI: 82 Heterozygous Black Homozygous Polled Ignition’s fantastic full sister

FBF1/SF Ignition A811 ASA#: 2749323 • Combustible x In Dew Time Homozygous Black/Homozygous Polled Ignition packs an unprecedented load of muscle shape and internal dimension together with excellent structure and profile.

Calving Ease Outcross Ignition’s donor grandam

Long’s Damien A37

Damien is a fantastic, calving ease prospect who’d we never imagine to own this much eye-appeal studying his pedigree. Genetic outliers with “look” are rare and we’re wayyy excited about Damien!

ASA#: 2789551 • Shear Force x GW Lucky Man

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MARC Hosts DNA Technology Conference

By Michael Dikeman, Ph.D.

It was my privilege to represent the American Simmental Association at the “DNA Technology: Where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are headed” conference at the US. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) at Clay Center, Nebraska, October 19-20. Attendees consisted of scientists and producers. Dr. John Pollak, MARC Director, welcomed attendees by giving an overview of MARC, a brief overview of the Genome Sequence Project, and expectations of the conference. Allison Van Enennaam, University of CaliforniaDavis, gave an excellent presentation on “Selecting for Cattle that are Less Susceptible to BRD”. The trait is difficult to measure and practical guidelines are needed for ‘scoring’ BRD in cattle. The goal is to identify functional SNPs and incorporate BRD susceptibility into EPDs. If the heritability estimate is as high as 20%, that would be quite valuable to the industry. John Decker, University of Missouri, made a very good presentation on “Selecting for More Fertile Females”. He stated that an EPD for ‘pregnancy loss’ is useful, but selection relies on ‘indicator traits’ like pelvic measurement, or reproductive tract scores. Pelvic measurement is related to puberty development. F1 females have less reproductive loss, theorized to be the consequence of less ‘homozygote broken genes’ compared to purebreds. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, gave an excellent presentation on “Selecting for Improved Feed Efficiency”. He stated that the poultry industry has made 250% improvement in feed efficiency in the last 60 years! The heritability of Relative Feed Intake (RFI) ranges from 0.21 to 0.49 in different studies. The genetic correlation between RFI and Gain/Feed is about 0.52. One limitation to making faster progress for this trait is limited phenotypic data. Larry Kuehn, US MARC, gave a very good presentation on “Measuring Feed Intake and BRD Susceptibility: BIF Guidelines”. The recommendation is for a 21 day ‘warm-up’ and a 70 day test for gain, which also is very adequate for measuring feed intake. There are three systems for measuring feed intake: Grow Safe, Calan Gates, and Insentech B.V. system. The goal of BIF is to soon have an EPD for BRD susceptibility. Warren Snelling, US MARC, presented “SNP Chips and Whole Genome Data: Do They Tell Us the Same Story?” His presentation was highly technical, but generated discussion among the animal breeders in attendance. Mark Thallman, US MARC, gave a very good presentation on “Accounting for Discovery Bias in Genomic EPDs”. The three sources of bias he listed were: genetic predictions appears more accurate than they really are; accuracy is higher when information is from related animals; and when the same data are used to decide which ones are ‘thought’ to be more important. He also discussed the concept of ‘weighting’ or ‘scaling’ of data according to their relative contribution, but ‘weighted prediction’ is more accurate than ‘unweighted prediction’. He also stated that the accuracy of prediction requires

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that “discovery data” should be analyzed simultaneously with “prediction data”. Matt Spangler gave a ‘summary’ of the Monday afternoon session that was excellent. He stated that a 10% increase in feed efficiency would equate to about $1.2 Billion savings to the beef industry! And, the industry should place more emphasis on selecting for economics of beef production. On Tuesday morning, John Pollak, US MARC Director, gave an “Introduction and Overview of Genomic Research Activities at MARC. A major focus is on the ‘new variant’ component of DNA technology, and continued research in the ‘weight trait’ project. Steve Kachman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, presented “Moving MBV from SNP Based Associations toward QTL Based Effects”. Although his paper was highly technical for most producers in attendance, he reminded attendees that there about 3 Billion nucleotides in chromosomes and that a typical gene contains about 20,000. A SNP can be capturing the effects of several QTLs. He also emphasized the importance of focusing on ‘haplotypes’ and the potential for more robust genomic prediction. Warren Snelling, US MARC, presented “Sequencing Effects in the WTP and GPE” (weight traits and germ plasm evaluation projects). His presentation was highly technical in terms of methodology of genomic evaluation. Matt Spangler wrapped up conference on “The Weight Trait Project: Review and a Look Forward”. Matt related equally well to producers and animal breeders. The challenge for producers and non-genomic scientists is to learn all of the terminology used. There were approximately 40 attendees at the conference. A ’take-home’ message for producers was that extremely sophisticated procedures are being investigated by genomics animal breeders to improve genetic prediction accuracy, to discover new components of the genome that have effects on traits, and to make finite improvement on the traits for which producers are already selecting. Attendees at the conference had the opportunity to take a tour of the MARC research facilities, and were then treated to an excellent prime rib dinner at the Lochland Country Club in Hastings on Monday evening. After the dinner, the restaurant manager invited attendees to go into the kitchen and observe the dry aging cooler for beef. The restaurant purchases ‘top Choice’ beef from Creek Stone in Arkansas City, KS. They age boneless ribeyes and strip loins for 28 days. The restaurant manager was enthusiastic about their dry aging process of 36-38 degrees and 50% humidity, but asked the group of more than 20 in the kitchen some technical questions about beef and dry aging. The group volunteered ‘me’ to answer the questions and to make some comments about differences between dry aging and vacuum (wet) aging. Attendees enjoyed and were very interested in observing the aging coolers and to ask questions. ◆

B151 SimAngus™ Bull • DOB: 8-28-14 Shipwheel Chinook x MCM Top Grade 018X

B332 Purebred Simmental Bull • DOB: 12-8-14 Koch LC Monte 803U x GW Lucky Break 047G

B230 SimAngus™ Bull • DOB: 9-30-14 EF Complement 8088 x Ankonian Caesar T004

B339 Purebred Simmental Bull • DOB: 12-13-14 Koch LC Monte 803U x SS Goldmine L42

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Selling 70 Black and Red Purebred Simmental and Black SimAngus™ Bulls • Yearling to Two-Year-Olds • All are polled • Most are A.I. sired by breed leaders in both Simmental and Angus Simmental sires such as: Mr NLC Upgrade Hook’s Yellowstone CCR Sure Fire TNT E-Z-3 Traxs Rushmore Angus sires such as: Connealy Counselor EF Complement PA Power Tool

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SimAngus™ Bull • DOB: 9-4-14 TNT Dual Focus T249 x B/R Destination 727-928

Gibbs Crimson Tide WS Beef Maker Koch LC Monte THSF Freedom EXAR Upshot K C F Bennett Absolute Shipwheel Chinook

• These bulls have been developed on a high-forage diet — they are ready to go to work. Auctioneer:

B177

B314 Purebred Simmental Bull • DOB: 11-28-14 Gibbs 0689X Crimson Tide x Ankonian Caesar T004

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STAFF ENHANCED BY TWO Distinguished Genomicist Joins ASA

Mahdi Saatchi

Mahdi Saatchi (pronounced Maw-dee Sah-chee), who holds a B.S. degree in Animal Science, an M.S. degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics, and a Ph.D. in Animal Breeding and Genetics, has agreed to join the American Simmental Association staff as Lead Genomicist for the International Genetics Solutions program. IGS is a collaborative effort, which focuses on multi-breed genetic evaluation involving 12 different beef breed associations. Over the last 18 months, Dr. Saatchi has been employed as a genomic research scientist for the Pork Improvement Company (PIC), located at Hendersonville, Tennessee. He will begin his duties with ASA January 1, 2016. During a three-and-a-half year period spanning 2010 to 2014, he studied and worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Iowa State University (ISU). While at ISU, he developed and implemented genomic selection technology into genetic evaluations for several US beef cattle breed associations, including Simmental, Hereford, Red Angus, Gelbvieh and Limousin in collaboration with the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium. “I am excited about returning to the beef community. I enjoyed my time working with my colleagues at Genus PIC and ABS, but I missed my ties with beef. The National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium originally sponsored me in my postdoctoral research activities at ISU allowing me to work with many breed associations. I cannot wait to serve the ASA/IGS members,” Saatchi explained in an interview.

“Dr. Saatchi’s extensive training and experience in the area of genomics adds a very powerful dimension to the IGS team, further cementing IGS as a leader in the world of genetic evaluation.” says Dr. Wade Shafer, ASA Executive Vice President. Among his many accomplishments are: • Published the third most-viewed article of all time in Genetics Selection Evolution, the highest-impact journal in the field of Agriculture, Dairy and Animal Science. • Developed a methodology to assess the accuracies of genomic predictions, which has been adopted by US GeneSeek – Neogen, a leading commercial agriculture genetic service laboratory in the US. • Delivered multiple presentations at the largest agriculture genomics meeting in the world, the International Plant and animal Genome meeting. • Selected by the government of the European Union to teach his methodology to European farmers. • Invited to present his novel methodology at the 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. “He will reside in Iowa and work out of an office of the Animal Science Department at Iowa State,” Shafer added. “With 14 geneticists on the ISU faculty, this unique arrangement puts him squarely in the epicenter of genomic research. This arrangement was achieved through an agreement between ASA and ISU to share Dr. Saatchi’s time and remarkable skills.”

Kemp Takes Over Member and Industry Relations

Chip Kemp

David “Chip” Kemp, an instructor for the Division of Animal Science at the University of Missouri (MU), has accepted a position as Director of Member and Industry Relations for the American Simmental Association (ASA). He assumed his ASA duties on November 2. “I’m tremendously excited to join the ASA team,” Kemp said. “I look forward to working alongside a wide variety of folks to promote our breed and to continue to grow the Simmental footprint on our industry.” He brings to ASA a diverse background ranging from selling insurance to working for the IBP (presently Tyson). As Director of Member and Industry Relations, Kemp will work within public relations to support and promote ASA membership services, assist in programs designed to educate and encourage the integration of technology, work with ASA’s Progress Through Performance program, along with many other responsibilities.

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“People with Chip’s talents and experience are exceedingly rare. We feel very privileged to have the opportunity to add such a high-caliber employee to our team.” says Wade Shafer, ASA Executive Vice President. At MU, Kemp coached Livestock Judging teams alongside various teaching responsibilities, including the coordination of the Animal Science Internship Program. During his tenure at Missouri, Kemp was the recipient of the state Department of Agriculture Livestock Leadership Award, the university’s CAFNR Outstanding Advisor Award, and the Outstanding Educator Award, among others. Kemp graduated from the MU with a Masters of Science in Animal Science in 2001. Previously, Kemp had worked in beef merchandising for IBP Inc. in Amarillo, TX, and as an instructor and manager of Muscle Foods Laboratory, a part of MU’s Division of Food Sciences. As a youth, he worked on Gerloff Farms, an Angus seedstock operation, and is still associated with that operation. ◆

BULLETINS Call-In Radio Show Planned Starting soon, the American Simmental Association will conduct a monthly blog call-in that is free for the public to join. The discussion will be driven by questions from the listening audience, just like a radio talk show. The Executive Vice President, other key ASA personnel and industry leaders will be on hand to field inquiries. Billed as ASA’s “Bull Session,” these shows will address a variety of subjects and issues, depending on listener participation. Watch for additional details at simmental.org and bullsession.org.

USGLE Fund Available US Livestock Genetics Export (USGLE) has funds available to private breeders, companies or cooperatives interesting in promotion livestock, semen or embryo sales in international markets through December 31, 2016. The funds are made available through the Market Access Program (MAP) of the Foreign Agricultural Service (AFS) of USDA. The MAP program provides for partial reimbursement up to 50% of approved activities such as international advertising, development of promotional materials and participation in foreign trade shows. Fund may not be used for travel or personnel reimbursement. Interested parties should request a FY16 MAP Branded Application and Program Guidelines booklet from USGLE, Inc. 413 N. Broadway, Suite C, Salem, IL 62881; telephone: 618-548-9154; fax: 618548-9709; email: usage@uslge.org.

2016 NWSS Schedule The schedule of activities for the 2016 National Western Stock Show has been announced. The event is being held in conjunction with the 48th ASA Annual Meeting. Officials are: • Pen shows — Head judge Steve Reimer, Chamberlain, SD; and associate judge Randy Daniel, Colbert, GA. • Junior Shows — Head judge Cody Sankey, Economy, IN. • Open class/hill shows — Head judge Mark McClintock, Fort McKavett, TX; and associate judge Jirl Buck, Mandill, OK. Date and Times are: Friday, November 20 Entry Deadline On-line at: www.nationalwestern.com Friday, January 15 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ASA Board Meeting Double Tree Hotel 9:00 am Pen check-in Yards Saturday, January 16 8:00 am – 11:00 am ASA Board Meeting Double Tree Hotel Noon – 5:00 pm 2nd Annual Meet and Greet NWSS Grounds 6:30 pm SimMagic on Ice Sale DoubleTree Central Sunday, January 17 8:00 am Bull Pen Show Stockyards Arena People’s Choice Power Bull Judging Stockyards Arena 3:00 pm Open and junior cattle check-in Hill 4:00 pm ASA Annual Meeting Double Tree Hotel 6:30 pm ASA Chairman’s Reception Double Tree Hotel 7:45 pm ASA Foundation Auction Double Tree Hotel Monday, January 18 8:00 am Female Pen Show Yards People’s Choice Power Female Judging Stockyards arena 2:00 pm The One Sale XXIII Auction Arena (Includes Foundation lot and Power Simmental Selection)

Tuesday, January 19 8:00 am Junior Show Stadium Arena 10:00 am Open Bull Show Stadium Arena 5:00 pm Wild, Wild West Sale Adams Co. FG Wednesday, January 20 8:00 am Open Class Female Show Stadium Arena Thursday, January 21 Market Steer Show (Includes breed/Simmental classes, depending on entry numbers)

Office Holiday Schedule The ASA office will be closed for the following 2015 – 2016 holidays. Thursday – Friday, December 24-25 Christmas Friday, January 1 New Year's Day Friday, March 25 Good Friday Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Friday & Monday, July 1 & 4 4th of July Monday, September 5 Labor Day

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Entry fee information and class breakdowns are posted on www.coloradosimmental.com (Note: NWSS will collect all fees.)

AJSA Calendar Set Key dates and a complete schedule for American Junior Simmental Association activities have been announced for 2016 as follows: April 1 Classic entry forms available at www.juniorsimmental.org April 15 Hotel Scholarship applications deadline May 5 Regional Classic entry/ownership deadline May 12 Regional Classic late entry deadline May 16 National Classic entry/ownership deadline May 23 National Classic late entry deadline June 1 Photography Contest, Video Contest, Trustee application, Silver and Gold Merit Award application deadline. June 15-18 South Central Regional Classic, Stillwater, OK June 15-18 Eastern Regional Classic, Cookeville, TN June 23-25 Western Regional Classic, Bozeman, MT (Tentative) July 9-15 National Classic, Des Moines, IA u

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Foundation Focus By Linda Kesler, CFO, American Simmental Association

Foundation Gains Momentum

he Foundation Board took on the mission this year to more fully develop the vision and purpose of the Foundation. Each Foundation Board Member has taken on one or more projects/programs to seek donations and involve breeders. Donations for FY2015 increased a total of $39,734 from the last fiscal year! Each January, the Foundation Board kicks off fundraising with its annual event in Denver following the Chairman’s reception. Donors have always been able to designate their contributions, however, this year more information was distributed for donors to ensure their contributions went to the program or projects they want to support. Fundraising continues throughout the year where donations received from July 1 through November 16, 2015 have increased by $24,407 over the same time period in 2014. The broad scope of the Foundation is to support ASA’s youth program through scholarships or program sponsorship, continuing educational programs for beef enthusiasts and members of the youth program, expanded educational programs for ASA and members of the beef industry in the areas of performance testing, leadership and bovine management, research grants to qualified colleges and universities, for documentation of bovine performance, and research into the prevention of, or cure of cattle diseases. Donors are encouraged to contribute to Education and Scholarship, Research and/or Youth programs in general or contribute to a specific program. Currently there are nine established programs: Fall Educational Symposium (Fall Focus), Walton-Berry Graduate Support Grant, Feed Intake Project, National Classic Facility Support, Eastern Regional Classics, Western Regional Classics, Youth (for example the Summit), Research & Science, and Saddle & Sirloin — Nichols Induction. Dave Nichols, with the official portrait. Sharing the moment are ASA’s Wade Shafer and Bert Moore.

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While some of these programs were new this year, it has not taken away from established programs. For example, the Merit Award scholarships increased the amounts for Gold and Silver awards; the Foundation increased the Silver Award to 11 scholarships this past year. The National Classic Facility Support project has committed $10,000 each year in addition to ASA’s current funding at $10,000 for facility support. Sometimes it is misleading when we discuss selected items instead of the total picture. While we specifically budget for $10,000 toward facility support, when you add staff time, awards, lodging, shipping and other expenses an additional $80,000 from the ASA budget was allocated for the 2015 National Classic. Our focus is on the Foundation and the progress it has made this year to expand the designated projects that have been identified. We also want to acknowledge member-supported programs and projects through their membership with ASA. The Carcass Merit Program has been in full swing for several years, and ASA members continue to nominate bulls for participation in the project. Both the Carcass Merit Program and the Feed Intake Project have benefited from collaboration between the Foundation and ASA. The Feed Intake Group has raised enough funds to be able to form an alliance with Chappell Feed Yards where feed intake data will be collected beginning with the 2015 spring-born carcass merit calves. With the diversity of the ASA membership and the variety of projects currently underway, there are many opportunities to support the advancement of SimGenetics. We hope you will become involved with one or more of the programs the Foundation Board is currently seeking funds or if you there is a program or project you would like to support, we encourage you to get with a Foundation Board member, create a group and a plan to raise funds for the project. The Eastern Regional Classic Group leads the way with members coming together to raise funds for the financial support each and every Eastern Regional every year as does the Western Regional Classic Group. The Foundation Board members are open to supporting most programs or projects where the American Simmental Association is involved or benefits. It can be from fundraising just done at the National Classic for new AJSA Board blazers to a Foundation member group working on a new fundraising event like a golf tournament during next year’s National Classic. Watch for upcoming information as this event materializes. While writing this article, we received the update on the fundraising for the Saddle & Sirloin Hall of Fame induction of Dave Nichols, a longtime Simmental breeder and past ASA Chairman, as a member of this elite group. In honor of prestigious award, Nichols Farms donated a 3-n-1-sale lot for the benefit of the Simmental-Simbrah Foundation to commemorate this event. Thank you to Bob Volk, J&C Simmental, for his out-right purchase along additional contributions from “Friends of the Foundation” for a grand total of $23,250. Thank you Nichols Farms; and thank you Doug Parke, Holli Hatmaker, Dr. Bob Hough and everyone involved at DP Sales Management for making this a huge success!

Dr. Bob Hough worked behind the scenes as chairman of the Nichols Induction Committee.

Left to right: Wade Shafer; Nancy Tom, Dave, Phyllis and Jennifer Nichols; Judy and Fred Schuetze.

From the left: Drew Hatmaker, Wade Shafer, Bruce Miller, Dave Nichols, Bob Volk, Nancy Tom, Holli Hatmaker and Doug Parke. u

SC Antoinette C25

ASA# 3032795 BD: 3/20/2015 • Purebred Simmental CNS Pays to Dream T759 x SC Antoinette R52

Shoal Creek Land and Cattle (ASA #078376) is located in Excelsior Springs, MO, just a short drive outside of Kansas City. They are a purebred cattle operation producing Simmental, SimAngus™, and Red Angus genetics for both the registered producer as well as the commercial industry. Shoal Creek is owned by Ed and Kathi Rule. They have been breeding Simmental cattle for over 30 years in Missouri. Each year they host “The Gathering at Shoal Creek Sale,” an event you won’t want to miss. The next edition of “The Gathering” is scheduled for April 2, 2016. Their goal is to offer something for everyone, from fancy show heifers and SC Antoinette R52 bred heifers, to spring pairs, elite donors, and embryo packages. SC Antoinette C25 will sell on Monday, January 18, 2016, during “The One” Volume XXIII sale in Denver. The ASA Foundation is honored to welcome Shoal Creek Land & Dam Cattle to the elite list of breeders in our Foundation Honor Roll. CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW Stay

Doc CW

8 1.4 51

12 22 -.31 .28 -.03 .85 -.53 139 65

82 .19

REA

SHR $API $TI

Fall 2015 EPDs, as of 11.30.2015

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Once again, the Foundation auction will be held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting and Convention, January 17, in Denver, Colorado. Foundation Board Chairman, Nancy Tom spearheaded the 2016 event, along with the support of Lori Eberspacher, who continues to keep the enthusiasm fired up for the heifer donation lot. Bill McDonald worked to get semen packages lined up and hospitality baskets, which are always a big hit in the auction. The auction will begin immediately following the Chairman’s Reception on Sunday evening of the January 17 and the donated heifer lot will sell on Monday, January 18 at The One Sale, Volume XXIII. The activities at the NWSS are the primary fundraisers for the Foundation. This year’s auction is shaping up to be another great one. We have some great items including several fantastic vacation packages and should tempt everyone into raising their hand! Thanks to all the donors who always come through for us, we couldn’t put this together with their support. The funds we raise from this auction help support the many projects we have planned for 2016 that will benefit both junior and adult members as well as the American Simmental Association. If anyone is interested in an auction lot and will not be in attendance in Denver, please contact Nancy Tom at 210-487-0661 or nancyktom@gmail.com to place a bid. Here is a list of donations at press time – donations arriving after press time, will be listed on www.simmental.org. Donor Nancy Tom

Texas Hospitality Basket

Select Sires

2 packages of 10 straws each on any Simmental or SimAngusTM Bull in their line-up.

Accelerated Genetics

$200 Credit toward the purchase of any Simmental or SimAngus™ genetics.

ASA Trustee Wives Club

ASA Cookbook, autographed, first-edition

Freasier Ranch, Floresville, Texas

Handcrafted Stained glass art “Paths” by James Freasier

Lois Tymrak, Big Foot, Texas

Queen size quilt “English Garden” Handmade by Lois Tymrak

Genex Cooperative, Inc.

$200 semen credits credit toward the purchase of Simmental or SimAngus™ semen.

Item & Description Mustang Island/Port Aransas, Texas, beach trip. 8 people/3 nights. Includes accommodations at 3 bedroom/2 1/2 bath beachfront condo, heated pool, evening sunset cruise of bay/St. Joe’s Island. No calendar restrictions

Cattle Visions

$200 Certificate good for buyer’s choice of Simmental or SimAngus™ semen

Dewayne Fair, Sallisaw, OK

20X. Beaver Cowboy Hat – K Bar F Hatters

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Texas Junior Simmental Simbrah Association

Check out the website for updates to the list of donated items: www.simmental.org then click on ASA Foundation.

CJ Brown

Framed Print Artwork — Featuring a high-finish rustic pine, one-of-a-kind frame; black suede mat with real barbwire integrated into the mat.

Winspireme

Las Vegas Showstopper Trip. Includes: 3-night stay at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel; 2 VIP seats for your choice of one select top show in Las Vegas; Roundtrip coach class airfare for 2 from within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Las Vegas; Winspire booking and concierge service

Due South Excursions

Argentina Dove Hunt 4 day/3 nights Argentina dove hunt for two hunters at Pica Zuro Lodge in Córdoba, Argentina. Included: meet and assistance on arrival and departure; luxury lodging for 4 days & 3 nights; chef prepared gourmet meals; all alcoholic and non-alcholic beverages; professional guide and pick-up service; payment to landowners for hunting rights.

More information available at www.duesouthexpeditions.com ASA Publication, Inc.

Back Cover of Breeder Directory Back Cover of Sire Source

Tom Brothers Ranch, Campbellton, TX

Kenneth Wyatt “Young Mother” 16 x 20 reproduction.

D K Wood Creations

3-D handcrafted, wooden brain teaser puzzle. 6.25 x 3.75 x 5.25 inches.

Shoal Creek Land & Cattle donates SC Antoinette C25 for the 2016 Foundation Fundraiser. To learn more about this heifer see page 35.

By year, previous heifer donors were:

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Cheyanne Allen, IN Triple C Farms, MN Breinig Simmentals, NE Dave Nichols, IA/Barry Wesner, IN Sue Ann Fletcher Nichols, IA LeighBert Farms, WI Double S Simmentals, KY Hudson Pines Farm, NY Buzzard Hollow Ranch, TX JDJ Ranch, MI Gateway Simmental Ranch, MT Triple C Farms, MN Hart Farms, SD Grindstone Creek, MO Sanders Ranch, KS — bull lot HTP Simmentals, KY Lazy H Farm Randy and Karen Henthorn and Family, Fleming, OH. 2014 Owen Brothers, MO 2015 Werning Cattle Company

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since 1763

McDonald Family 2070 Walnut Spring Road • Blacksburg, VA 24060 540-230-6225 Cell • www.McDonaldFarms.com

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ASA# 2029383 • Nichols BLK Destiny D12 x NJC Ebony Antoinette CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC CW

10 0

48 57 .06

REA $API $TI

8 3.4 -.33 .11 -.04 .65 118 61

The Matriarch of the Joy cow family, selling embryos by HC Power Drive 88H (full sibs to the original Ebony’s Joy L123) and Wheatland Bull 680S (680S’s are exportable to Canada).

ASA# 2523401 • WFL Mr. Westway 200M x CEN Miss Nebraska 425N CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC

46 71 .16

REA $API $TI

12 15.5 -.27 -.14 -.04 .61 100 50

Selling embryos by JF Signature 3268A and Mr. CCF Vision B316.

ASA# 2354482 • CNS Dream On L186 x SOSF Ebony’s Joy L-123 CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC CW

14 0

54 66 .08 10 23

REA $API $TI

12 8.8 -.33 .19 -.03 .77 142 66

Selling embryos by W/C Executive Order 8543B and W/C BF Innocent Man.

ASA# 3044272 • S A V 004 Traveler 4836 x SOSF Ebony’s Black Silk CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC

13 .1 62 90 .17 10 21

Selling this October heifer.

REA $API $TI

52 10.1 23.4 -.10 .30 .02 .64 132 68

ASA# 2334426 • Triple C Majic Man M211 x Grace N10 CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW DOC

59 94 .22

REA $API $TI

10 30.2 -.43 -.16 -.09 .95 98 58

Selling sexed heifer embryos by W/C BF Innocent Man and CNS Pays To Dream T759.

DIRECTORS’ DIALOGUE By David “Chip” Kemp, Director, Seedstock and Industry Relations

ckemp@simmgene.com

Science. That simple little word has been conjuring up fear in young grade schoolers for generations. Scarier than a bully, a bad storm, or even a five-yearold’s bath time. And let’s be honest, from time to time we all still revert to that adolescent response. It can be more comforting to scoff at progress than to delve in and hone an informed, insightful position. The ag community is no different. We are totally aware of the merits of serious scientific efforts — our tractors, our record keeping, our communication, our herd bull. All are distinctly different than a generation ago and would be totally unrecognizable a mere 50 years ago. Still, our natural inclination is to take it slow. That measured approach is likely what has helped us ensure modern adaptation while holding fast to our traditions and a healthy dose of skepticism. Industry advances are the result of bold innovators and adopters, those with the courage to push into areas that most are unwilling or incapable of going. If you are reading this magazine, then to some extent that innovator is you. You don’t settle. You have expectations for your cattle, your operation, and your association. Beef history is littered with breeds and producers that refused to evolve and maintain relevance. The partnership between ASA, breeders (and their enthusiasm), and a vowed

commitment to science results in one simple thing — We don’t settle! “Simmental” has become forever linked with “Science”. The last 20 years have proven what happens when grounded, humble, profit-focused individuals partner with credible, powerful, adaptable science. These efforts have generated unparalleled results. The USDA Meat Animal Research Center illustrates the magnitude of your efforts: dramatic reduction in mature cow size while generating tremendous advancements in calving ease, growth performance, and carcass merit. That one sentence highlights why SimGenetics have such a broad commercial impact. Name another breed of cattle who can balance all of those claims, back it up with data, and then proudly proclaim “We are far from done.” Tough challenge, eh? In recent weeks we’ve heard testimonials regarding a true SimGenetic innovator, Dave Nichols, as he was inducted into the elite and prestigious Saddle and Sirloin Club. In the same week, many viewed some impressive bull champions at Louisville. Those bulls speak to profit for a variety of operations. Multiple bull champions were in the top 10% for API. SimGenetics continue to garner a great deal of attention from across the industry and highlight what we see in the feedlots and bull sales across the country — profitable cattle work everywhere. Simmental cattle have never been more influential. Regardless of your zip code or the layout of your program, our breed is a driving force across the industry landscape. Your commitment to science and innovation is a huge reason for that. I look forward to hearing your SimGenetic story and helping you share that story with others. Versatile Genetics. Profitable Cattle. u

MENU MORSELS Spicing up your dinner table with tasty, beef-based dishes.

Beef Fudge Ingredients: 1 cup ground beef

¾ cup butter 3 cups sugar

⅔ cup evaporated milk 12 oz-semi-sweet chocolate chips 7 oz-marshmallow crème 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup nuts (optional)

Directions: 1. Brown ground beef 2. Paper towel dry 3. Put meat in blender to chop finely. Set aside in fridge. 4. Lightly grease 9x13 pan. 5. Mix butter, sugar and milk in heavy 2-½ to 3 quart saucepan. 6. Bring to a full rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. 7. Boil 5 minutes on medium heat until 234 degrees, 8. Keep stirring to prevent scorching. 9. Remove from heat and slowly stir in chips till melted. 10. Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla till well blended. 11. Remove beef from fridge and add to fudge mixture. (add chopped nuts with beef) u

SPOTLIGHT ON SIMGENETICS 2014 and 2015 Sale Averages Listed here are Simmental cattle sale price averages (US sales only), comparing the entire year of 2014 to 2015 year-todate. These figures represent only those sales reported by category and published in the Register.

Simmental

Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Bred Heifers Open Females

2014 116 Sales No. Ave. 6,365 $4,737 870 3,139 292 4,073 1,543 3,701 1,351 3,424

Totals 10,421

$4,256

2015 83 Sales No. Ave. 5,950 $5,989 145 4,109 132 4,548 678 4,366 700 3,718 7,605

$5,574

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By AJSA Trustee Cameron Crawford, Tylertown, MS In recent months and years, we have all heard about or read the stories in the news that are causing a rift between agriculture and the general public — stories about how the use of antibiotics in our cattle is harming consumers, how farmers and feed lot workers are abusing animals, and how eating meat is causing massive health problems. As young people who have grown up around this industry, we know that many of these stories are sensationalized and overblown by media outlets. So how do we let the public know the truth, or at least try to do so? First we must educate ourselves, then educate others. I know that when I first see a headline for one of these stories, I try to find the source. Identifying the source and reading what the author has to say, can give one a feel for how to

approach the situation. Are people angry or are people concerned? Asking these questions can help one communicate a point of view rather than simply ranting blindly on the subject. After getting a feel for the initial story, one can begin to look at how others who share their opinions are communicating these opinions and what facts they have brought to the table to disprove the theories. One should never approach a situation without some prior factual knowledge or experiences, for fear of further alienation of those with opposing viewpoints. When engaging with someone over one of these topics, try to avoid any aggressive wording or gestures that could discredit the message. One of the best things we can do is educate the public on where their food comes from. A growing number of people are lacking a connection with the agricultural industry. It is up to us young people to show the rest of the world what it means to raise cattle and to feed the world. u

2016 Classic Schedule Event South Central Regional Eastern Regional Western Regional National Classic

Dates June 15-18, 2016 June 15-18, 2016 June 23-25, 2016 July 9-15, 2016

Location Stillwater, OK Cookeville, TN Bozeman, MT (Tentative) Des Moines, IA

2015-2016 American Junior Simmental Association Board of Trustees

President

Vice-Presidents

Morgan Phillips, Maysville, KY 606.407.5679 morganmphillips@yahoo.com

Membership Communications Jessica Smith, Picayune, MS 601.569.6467 jns305@msstate.edu

Marketing Britney Beins, Deweyville, UT 435.452.2654 simcowshowgirl@yahoo.com

Finance Maddy Udell, Sioux City, IA 712.389.8241 udellm@live.com

Leadership Kaylie Huizenga, Morrison, IL 815.535.3185 Khuiz@ymail.com

Trustees Eastern Region Cameron Crawford, Tylertown, MS 601.840.9480 cameronecrawford95@gmail.com

Garrett Stanfield, Manchester, OH 606.375.2794 garrett.stanfield@stu.mason.kyschools.us

North Central Region Jody Baragary, Tonganoxie, KS 913.775.2927 jody.baragary@yahoo.com

Kiersten Jass, Garner, IA 515.408.4918 KierstenJass@gmail.com

South Central Region Shea Mackey, Rosanky, TX 254.998.0364 Sheamackey522@gmail.com

Rebekah Callison, Verona, MO 417.310.2322 rebekahtemt@aurorar8.org

Tanner Howey, Rowlett, TX 214.808.9049 Tanner.howey@yahoo.com

Jordan Cowger, Kansas City, MO 816.916.3329 jordancowger@gmail.com

Western Region Jericho Chappa, Wilsall, MT 406.600.1362 jerichochappa@gmail.com

Maddy Beins, Deweyville, UT 435.452.2618 Maddybeins@yahoo.com

Zach Wilson, Stanwood, WA 360.941.8020 Zach.Wilson1211@gmail.com

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www.juniorsimmental.org

STATE SCENE California Adopts Antibiotic Rules California has passed legislation setting the strictest government standards in the US for antibiotics in livestock production. The move was fueled by concerns that the overuse of drugs is contributing to rising numbers of human infections from antibioticresistance bacteria known as “superbugs”. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that 2 million people in the US are infected with drug-resistant bacteria each year and 23,000 people die as a direct result.

Minnesota has Cheapest Hay Minnesota has the cheapest hay in the U.S., according to a recent report. During August, Minnesota ranked first in the nation at $67 a ton, followed by North Dakota at $83 and Nebraska at $89. New Mexico has the highest hay prices at $206 per ton, with Pennsylvania following at $195 and Colorado at $191. Thus, hay prices in New Mexico are $139 more costly than Minnesota. The national average for hay is $142.

National Western Renovation Approved Denver voters have agreed to fund updates of the National Western Complex, which hosts the annual National Western Stock Show and Rodeo each January. The renovations passed with a 65.2% in favor of expanding the 270-acre complex. The site was originally built as the Denver Union Stock Yard in 1881 and opened in 1886. The plans for the new facility will add 1,000 10x10 stalls to meet livestock show expansion.

Idaho Rancher Shot and Killed An Idaho rancher was killed in an officer-related shooting following a car accident involving one of the rancher’s bulls. The sheriff’s office notified the local rancher/businessman that a car had hit his animal. Deputies prepared to put down the injured animal because it had become agitated and was charging emergency responders. The report stated that the rancher arrived on scene with a rifle. It is believed that the two deputies and the man all fired their weapons. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Oklahoma Herd Neglected An Oklahoma man is facing charges of animal cruelty after nearly 56 head of cattle were found dead and others in poor condition. The herd contained 397 head of cattle on 1,100 acres that three separate ranches had consigned to him for calving. In a news release, one of the cattle owners reported that the suspect was paid in full up front for his services. For each animal that was neglected, he could potentially face a felony charge. ◆

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NEWSMAKERS Two Honored by USMEF The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has named two individuals to receive the prestigious awards. Rosemary Mucklow, director emeritus and consultant for the North American Meat Institute received the Mansfield Award, named in honor of the late Mike Mansfield, a US Senator from Montana who also served as ambassador Mucklow Degner to Japan during the Carter and Reagan Administrations. Her career spanned 50 years in various positions within the meat industry.

w o N s r u o Y Order

Rich Degner was awarded the USMEF’s Disguished Service Award, presented to individuals who have shown outstanding leadership toward achievement of USMEF’s goals. Degner has served as CEO of the Iowa Pork Producer’s Association for the past 17 years before retiring in September.

Guerras Honored Carlos and Sister Guerra, owners of LaMuñeca Cattle Company of Linn, TX, have been named to receive the prestigious Texas FFA “Passion for Excellence” Award by the Texas FFA. The award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated a passion of service to others, by the Texas FFA Foundation. Through their ranch, the Guerras junior livestock program, which involves Simmental, Simbrah, Brahman and Simbravieh cattle, has help provide more than $60,000 in scholarships.

In Memoriam . . .

rhlantin@uidaho.edu or williswilma@ymail.com 46

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• Mary Fannie Sartin Hodges, 79, of Yanceyville, NC, passed away on October 4. T h e m o t h e r o f A SA Trustee Gordon Hodges (Melissa), she is predeceased by James Hodges, her husband of 59 years. In addition to her son, Mary Fannie she is survived by a Sartin Hodges daughter Mary Joan Hodges Butler (Sam), four grandchildren, a brother and a sister. A graduate of Stratford College with degrees in business and accounting, she worked as bookkeeper and office manager for an insurance company and was a partner with her husband in the Virginia-Carolina Livestock Market. • Dakota Dawn “Cody” Hansen, 49, of Ryder, ND, passed away on October 19, from respiratory complications related to pneumonia. Raised on a ranch at Granville, she was an outstanding athlete and basketball coach. She Cody Hansen had served as a member of the North Dakota Simmental Association Board of Directors and was active as a 4-H leader and the Roughrider Rodeo Association. She is survived by Kevin, her husband of 25 years; sons, Wyatt and Hadlie; mother, Beverly Brandt; two brothers, Terry (Nikki) Brandt and Shelby (Rhonda) Brandt; and one sister, Stacey (Joey) Wald. u

SULLIVAN SUPPLY Livestock Grooming Products Sullivan Supply South Sullivan Supply Inc. Hillsboro, Texas Dunlap, Iowa Phone 800-588-7096 Phone 800-475-5902 Fax 254-582-7114 Fax 712-643-5154 www.sullivansupply.com

Call Today for Free Mail Order Catalog!

Centralized Ultrasound Processing Lab Data You Trust, Service You Deserve!

Craig and Becky Hays 27577 State Hwy CC • Maryville, MO 64468 Phone: 660-562-2074

www.uicuplab.com

Bruce Miller Auctioneer 321 Brownstone Dr. St. Charles, IL 60174-2843 630.945.3483 office • 815.762.2641 cell 630.945.3584 fax jim@jamesfbessler.com

www.jamesfbessler.com

Semen Available on Today’s Hottest AI Sires

1972 Oak Creek Lane, Suite 49 Bedford, TX 76022

Cell: 817-247-0115

866-356-4565 www.cattlevisions.com

WILLIAMS Land & Cattle Auction Co. MIKE WILLIAMS, Auctioneer 18130 Brush Creek Road Higginsville, MO 64037 PH: 660-584-5210 • Cell: 816-797-5450 Email: mwauctions@ctcis.net

December ’15/January ’16

THE CUTTING EDGE

ROGER JACOBS Auctioneer P.O. Box 270 Shepherd, MT 59079 406-373-6124 Home 406-698-7686 Cell 406-373-7387 Fax auctions@jacobslivestock.com

Eating Meat Benefits Heart

Older People Need More Protein

A study from the University of East Anglia, Norfolk, England, reports that eating meat can be as beneficial as regular exercise for heart health. The study researched the effects of seven different amino acids to heart health on 2,000 women. Researchers found evidence that women who consumed amino acids had better cardiovascular health. Meat consumption was also linked to low levels of arterial stiffness. “Protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, dairy, produce, beans, lentils, broccoli and spinach could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.”

Recent experiments have discovered that adding protein to the diets of men above the age of 50, together with weight lifting, improved muscle protein synthesis. The ability to retain or build muscle was influenced by the intake of protein, which provides amino acids for the body to use as building blocks for protein. Exercise increased protein synthesis while age decreases it, but exercise alone cannot overcome all effects of age.

Bluetongue Discovered

Brian Bouchard Ph: 403-946-4999 Cell: 403-813-7999 • Fax: 403-946-4919

The detection of Bluetongue virus (BTV) in beef cattle in Southern Ontario occurred during routine testing by Canada’s Bovine Serological Surveillance testing program. BTV is an insect-borne disease with no human associated health risks. The detection of the virus will not affect exports of Canadian Livestock to the US or exports of meat or meat products. In the last 30 years, five of the six known occurrences of BTV have been in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. This finding is the first time the virus has been found outside of that region, and impacts Canada’s “country free of BTV” status with the World Organization for Animal Health.

VFD Program Established The new Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) program was launched in early fall, and initially will affect medicated feed containing tilmicion, florfenicol and avilamycin. If a drug is a part of the VDF protocol, a veterinarian licensed in the producers state must issue a VDF order allowing use of the product. Products with a VDF label are not intended for feed efficiency or growth; uses allowed include those for treatment, prevention and control of a health problem. The VDF was established as a way of limiting development of resistance to antimicrobials in both people and animals. ◆

info@bouchardlivestock.com • www.bouchardlivestock.com

#27 McCool Crescent — Bay 11 Box 1409 • Crossfield, AB T0M 0S0 Export/Import Marketing & Consulting • Embryos • Live Cattle Semen • Domestic Sales Consulting/Management & Order Buying

JAMES M. BIRDWELL AUCTIONEER Box 521, Fletcher, OK 73541 580-549-6636 580-695-2352 Mobile 580-549-4636 Fax

Research Provide ‘Feed Boost’ An Australian scientist is leading new genetic research that aims to provide a nutritional boost for livestock while reduce costs for producers. This new application of gene editing technique is called CRISPR-Ca9. The method involves making precise changes to the genome of living cells. The study addresses a problem faced by the agricultural feed industry, the need to add enzyme supplements to aid digestion and the requirement to provide additional protein. This new technique hopes to “reduce costs and improve on farm profitability”.

The following people have made a generous donation to the ASA Foundation. Southern New England Simmental Association

Auburn, MA JW & Dr. Carol Brune

Overbrook, KS Reavis Farms

Mission, TX Timothy J Smith

Giddings, TX Little Creek Farms

Starkville, MS

December ’15/January ’16

Jud and Margie Flowers 12111 N. Bryan Road • Mission, TX 78573-7432

956-207-2087 email: judf@lonestarcitrus.com

“No Nonsense” Simbrah Cattle

www.texassimmentalsimbrah.com www.breedingcattlepage.com/ INSimmAssoc/index.htm

Knezek Simmental/Simbrah Ranch Red & Black Show Heifers, Bulls & Steers Call for your next Champion — Superbowl Eligible!

2015 National Division Champion

Brian Knezek • 361-293-1590 (M) Yoakum, TX 77995 knezek@gvec.net www.knezeksimmentalranch.com

Simbrah, SimAngusTM HT, SimAngusTM & Simmental

Trennepohl Family Farm Jeff: H 765-533-4644 Scott: C 765-620-0733 765-620-1700 5487 N 525 W • Middletown, IN 47356

FILEGONIA

CATTLE

Joe & Beth Mercer 327 CR 459 COMPANY Lott, TX 76656 Cell: 956-802-6995 Home, Office: 254-984-2225 bethmercer1974@gmail.com www.filegoniacattle.com

SIMBRAH Sarah J. (Sally) Buxkemper

P C C

PRAIRIE CATTLE CO. Your One Stop Source Breeding Stock and Show Pigs

Stan, Nancy and Clint Thayer • Lafayette, IN 765-538-2976 home • 765-586-4812 cell 765-413-6029 Clint cell • Email: stanthayer@tds.net

Mark, Jame, Anna & Peter Krieger PO Box 145 Universal, IN, 47884 www.kriegerfarms.com

2617 CR 400 Ballinger, Texas 76821 325-442-4501 sbuxkemper32@gmail.com www.rxsimbrah.com

DOUBLE M

Simmentals

RED & BLACK PUREBREDS

Mike & Sandy Scheu 903-962-6915 9208 FM 17 972-670-7467 cell Grand Saline, TX 75140 www.doublemsimmentals.com

Ford’s Double S Ranch Tom & Sandy Ford, Owners Dustin Ford, Manager Red & Black Bulls, Heifers & Steers 18000 FM 112 • Thrall, TX 76578 (R) 512-856-2305 • (M) 512-856-2350

Heat Adapted Cattle Simbrah TM SimAngusTM TM SimAngusTM HT Simmental

812-239-5102, Mark mark@kriegerfarms.com 812-208-0956, Jame jame@kriegerfarms.com 269-470-7553, Anna 812-208-8224, Peter

Annual Sale First Sunday in October

www.coloradosimmental.com Quality Red & Black Simmental

John & Barbara 812-546-5578 15633 E Jackson Rd. Hope, IN 47246

Dan, Jill, Luke & Chase 812-371-6881 Ben, Ashley, Gracie & Laynie 812-371-2926

www.washingtonsimmental.org

• Bulls, Females & Show Prospects Available • visitors always welcome Jeff & Leah Meinders & Family 3687 N. Co. Rd. 500 E • Milan, IN 47031 812-498-2840 Home • chm.excavating@gmail.com Herdsman, Steve Schmuck 814-289-1617

Angus • SimAngusTM • Simmental Mike & Paulette Forman Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-968-4800

Robb & Debbie Forman Ellensburg, WA 98926 509-201-0775

Generations of Excellence Sale March 5, 2016

www.trinityfarms.info

December ’15/January ’16

www.breedingcattlepage.com/ Simmental/iasimmassoc/ www.simmental.com

www.mnsimmental.com

Bob

FINCH Simmentals

507-324-5107 507-438-9007 cell 77247 125th Street glsimmentals@gmail.com LeRoy, MN 55951

Polled Fullbloods

“We Breed Predictability” 26949 550th Ave Ames, IA 50010

Bar 5 Simmental Stock Farms Ltd.

BAR

Bob: 515-231-8929 bob@finchfarms.net

and circle

Circle 3 Genetics

Genetics

Office: Linda Lupton #636077, Holland – Euphrasia Townline R.R. #3, Markdale, ON, Canada, N0C 1H0 Phone: 519-986-1330 • Fax: 519-986-4736 Email: bar5admin@xplornet.com

Jass Simmentals Reds and Blacks Available Steve, Alan & Mark Jass 1950 Quincy Avenue • Garner, Iowa 50438 641-587-2348 or 641-587-2174 641-860-0645(c) or 515-689-6219(c) www.jassimm.com • email: jassimm@peconet.net

Dr. Lynn Aggen Office: 507-886-6321 Mobile: 507-421-3813 Home: 507-886-4016

Performance with Quality

Matt Aggen Mobile: 701-866-3544 Home: 507-772-4522 Email: mattaggen@hotmail.com

Website: www.bar5.com Ron Nolan 905-330-5299

Andreas Buschbeck Cell: 519-270-3258

Harmony, MN 55939 www.oakmfarm.com

Sargeant Farms Simmental Cattle

“JF Scalebuster” Bull Sale March 2, 2016 at Dunlap, IA.

“The Chosen Few” Female Sale November 27, 2016 at the far m. Dave: 712-359-2327 Chris: 515-314-4771 56706 300th Avenue • Gilmore City, IA 50541 jf@ncn.net • www.janssenfarms.com

BULLS

AND FEMALES AVAILABLE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Owner • Howard E. Sargeant Box 400, Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-3345 • 651-464-2662

Farm Manager: Adam Trest 52309 Fleming Logging Road Sandstone, MN 55072 320-245-2830 • 320-630-3608

www.alabamasimmental.com Mike, Margo, Crystal, & Katelyn Alley 8925 SW Green • Culver, Oregon 97734 Home: 541-546-8171 • Cell: 541-948-3521 E-mail: mike@barckcattle.com • Fax: 541-546-6420 www.barckcattle.com

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Timberland Cattle Registered Simmental, SimAngusTM and Angus Spring Female Sale, 1st Saturday in May Fall Bull Sale, 3rd Saturday in November

205-695-6314 or 205-712-0359 www.timberlandcattle.com • timberlandcattle@centurytel.net Bill Freeman, Owner • Thomas Pennington, Mgr.

74-51 Cattle Co. Red Dirt Divas Female Sale Red Dirt Bull Sale November 20, 2016 Friday, March 11, 2016 Willy Couch, Ranch Manager 405.627.5200 • reddirtbulls@gmail.com Ken Davidson & Darvin Knapp, Owners Ranch located near Marshall, Oklahoma

www.7451cattleco.co

www.oklahomasimmental.com www.ohiosimmental.com

Willis Simmentals 5759 Enville Road Marietta OK 73448 willissimmentals@arbuckleonline.com

Quality Simmental Breeding Cattle 10 miles east on Hwy. 32, 1/4 mile north on Enville Road.

Bobby 580-276-2781 (ph. & fax)

Jon 580-795-4601

PO Box 127 Harrod, OH 45850 419-648-9196 (home) 419-648-9967 (office) 419-230-8675 (cell)

Troy Jones & Randy Jones jonesshowcattle@hotmail.com • jonesshowcattle.com

HIGH-BRED SIMMENTAL

Missing Rail Simmentals “Not off the Track X in the Cattle Business”

Quality Homozygous Black • Seedstock Available

Tim, Peg, Emily & Kyle Brinkman D860 County Road 15 • Holgate, OH 43527 419-264-3312 • Tim Cell: 419-966-5587 email: mrailsimme@metalink.net

HAL LUTHI

RT 1, BOX 70 • MADISON, KS 66860 620-437-2211

www.kansas-simmental.com PELTON SIMMENTAL/RED ANGUS Lynn & Gary Pelton 2029 370th Ave. Burdett, KS 67523 620-525-6632 lspelton@gbta.net • www.peltonsimangus.com To all our buyers, thank you for your patronage.

Kaser Brothers Simmental Stephen Kaser H 785-346-5181 • C 785-346-6077 629 County 388 Drive Osborne, KS 67473

ary Objective Is Satisfied Customers Our Prim

Ralph Brooks Cassidy Brooks 7440 Lake Elbo Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502 C: 785-556-0385

Cow Camp Ranch Kent, Mark and Nolan Brunner 3553 Upland Rd. Lost Springs, KS 66859-9652 785-466-6475 Kent 785-466-1129 Nolan Black and Red Purebreds 785-258-0173 Mark Angus nolan@cowcampbeef.com SimAngusTM Halfbloods

Dixson Farms, Inc. Carol Dixson, Kevin Dixson, & Lyle Dixson, D.V.M. 13703 Beaver Creek Rd • Atwood, KS 67730 785-626-3744 • drlyle@live.com www.dixsonfarms.com

Spring Bull Sale - Friday, February 19, 2016. Joe Mertz 785-456-9650 Bob Mertz 785-456-9201 Harold Mertz 785-456-9605 7160 Zeandale Road Manhattan, KS 66502

THE PERFORMANCE IS BRED IN – BEFORE THE BRAND GOES ON!

ROCK CREEK RANCH

www.rivercreekfarms.com

26th Annual Production Sale February 10, 2016

B L A C K , P O L L E D S I M M E N TA L S Jim & Jean Houck, 250 Road 392, Allen, KS 66833 • 620-443-5700 Jeff & Lori Houck, 3031 Road G, Americus, KS 66835 • 620-344-0233 www.houckrockcreekranch.com

DICKINSON SIMMENTAL AND ANGUS RANCH Kirk • 785-998-4401 (phone & fax) 2324 370th Ave. Gorham, Kansas 67640 www.dickinsonranch.com Annual Production Sale March 18, 2016

March 26, 2016 44th Annual Production Sale At the Ranch

Simmental Angus SimAngusTM

Steve & Mary Gleason • Jake, Becky, Ben, Joe & Sam 12410 Blazingstar Rd • Maple Hill, KS 66507 Phone: 785-256-6461 • Steve: 785-640-8060 • Jake: 785-640-8062 www.Sunflowergenetics.com

December ’15/January ’16

BEEF BUSINESS Checkoff Budget Set The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has proposed a budget of $42 million for fiscal year 2016. The money will be allocated to programs of promotion, research, consumer information, marketing and communication. The budget must be approved by the US Department of Agriculture. Proposed expenditures are as follows: Research Programs: $10.3 million; Promotion Programs: $9 million; Foreign Marketing: $8.4 million; Consumer Information Programs: $8.1 million; Industry Information: $4.7 million; Administration: $2 million; Producer Communications: $1.5 million; plus smaller amounts for USDA Oversight ($325,000); Program Development ($303,000); and Evaluation: ($221,000).

USDA Invests in Young Farmers USDA has announced plans to invest $17 million in grants for the Beginning Farmer and Development Program (BFDP). The funding will develop training and provide other resourses for beginning farmers and ranchers. BFDP was first established by the 2008 Farm Bill and was continued in the 2014 Farm Bill. The program provides support to those who have farmed less than 10 years.

Fat Labeling Investigated The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expanding sampling for the nutritional composition of ground beef destined for retail. Previous sampling indicated that some processors inaccurately measure and label lean-to-fat ratios. In 2014, the FSIS found that of 75 federal samples and 15 retail samples, more than a quarter (28%) contained product with 20% more fat than what was declared on the label. FSIS determined that although the sampling was small, some processors are incorrectly labeling their products.

USDA, EPA Work to Reduce Waste The USDA and EPA plan to work with charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, the private sector, and local, state, and tribal governments to reduce food loss and waste in order to improve overall food security and conserve the nation’s resources. In the US, food loss and waste accounts for 31% (133 billion pounds) of the overall food supply available to retailers and consumers. According to the report “an average family of four leaves two million calories, worth nearly $1,500, uneaten each year.”

Early Report on MARC Research The USDA Office of Inspector General has issued a preliminary report after a New York Times article contained statements regarding animal care and mortality rates at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) in Clay Center, NE.

December ’15/January ’16

A review team identified 33 statements from the article for evaluation and accuracy. The fieldwork was performed at MARC, reviewed available Agriculture research Service (ARS) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) documentation. A final report will be issued at a time to be determined.

Court Sides with EPA A US District Court ruling has sided with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on data collection for the purpose of regulating concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The lawsuit was filed on charges stating the EPA failed to meet federal mandates when collecting and reporting information regarding CAFOs under the Clean Water Act. The court found that the EPA’s decision to withdraw the information rule and instead rely on existing state and federal information sources to gather information met standards required under law.

Women—Large Farming Contributors According to the USDA Economic Research Service, about 222,000 women are principal farm operators, or the person most responsible for making day-to-day decisions about the farm. USDA also reported that 1.5 million women are spouses of principle operators, and a third of these women are secondary operators who participate in day-to-day farm decisions. The remaining one million women, non-operating spouses, provide farm labor and collectively work 371 million hours on the farm, which accounts for 10% of the total hours worked on farms by operators. (Continued on page 56)

December ’15/ January ’16

BEEF BUSINESS continued

Survey Indicates Food-cost Decline A survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) showed lower retail prices for many foods, including whole milk, cheddar cheese, and bacon. The survey listed the total costs of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more meals at $54.14, and is down 12¢ when compared to last year. The AFBF reported that higher milk and pork production contributed to the decline in prices, and lower energy prices also accounted for much of the modest decrease.

Judge Rules on Horse Management A federal judge has rejected claims that the United States Forest Service (USFS) wild horse management plan would threaten the long-term health and well being of the wild horse population in the Modoc National Forest of Northern California. The USFS argued that the sciencebased management of wild horses lives up to the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. The court maintained that the wild horse management decision by the USFS is not a suitable vehicle to dispute livestock grazing permits.

San Diego Hosts NCBA Convention The 118th Annual Convention of the Cattle Industry and Trade Show will be held January 27-29, in San Diego. Advance registration is open until January 4. Convention participants will hear from industry leaders and enjoy an evening of stars and stripes on the USS Midway. The Concert Series features pop singer Martina McBride. The widely-attended Trade Show will feature nearly 350 companies and/or associations displayed on nearly six acres of show floor.

Salvaged Pumpkins for Cattle Salvaged produce can be beneficial for both cattle producers and owner of that commodity that is no longer worth its original value. Cattle producers looking to reduce feed costs use commodities including pumpkins at salvage value. Pumpkins are a commodity with a limited window of optimal value, and typically get discarded if not used for fall decorative purposes. At a lowered cost, cattle producers can use a good supplemental protein and energy source, and the commodity producer receives returns on salvage pumpkins. u

December ’15/January ’16

Nebraska Simmental Association Office: 402-542-2119 • www.nesimmental.com

December ’15/ January ’16

Our Business Is Bulls Anthony Rhodes Larry and Suzy Rhodes 9350 Rte 108 Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-5200 rhodesangus@royell.org www.rhodesangus.com

www.breedingcattlepage.com/ TNSimmAssoc/

www.illinoissimmental.com

Slate Farms &

A T T L E

O M P A N Y

Female Select Sale/Herd Bull Select Sale Visitors Always Welcome

Steve Slate 4437 Highway 49 W • Vanleer, TN 37181 931-206-5026 slatefarms@att.net • www.slatefarms.com

Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch Birthplace of the first Polled Black Simmental Bull Made in Montana Sale • February 6, 2016 Troy Wheeler, Cattle Manager: 406-949-1754 Don and Nancy Burnham • Gary Burnham 2515 Canyon Ferry Road • Helena, MT 59602 ASA No. 174 E-mail: burnhams@mt.net

KOCH CATTLE

Simmental, SimAngusTM, Angus

For Sale: Bulls, Heifers and Semen Available

Owner: Jim Berry

Commercially Targeted Seedstock

6502 Rt. 84 South Hanover, IL 61041 815-591-3731

www.wildberryfarms.net

www.northdakotasimmental.com

KAELBERER SIMMENTALS Claye and Michelle Kaelberer and Family 4215 County Road 85 • New Salem, ND 58563 701-220-3124 (cell) • 701-843-8342 (home) Edge of the West Bull and Female Production Sale each February

Terry Ellingson & Family

Phone: (701) 384-6225

5065 125th Ave. NE • Dahlen, ND 58224 tellings@polarcomm.com • www.ellingsonsimmentals.com Annual Production Sale, February 20, 2016

December ’15/January ’16

SIMMENTAL CATTLE 6322 Highway 35 Adams, North Dakota 58210

THE M ... Joe: 701-944-2732 • Mark: 701-331-3055 ...QUALITY jpbata@polarcomm.com

ENNE

Roger, Jeanette, & Erika Kenner

5606 57th St. NE Leeds, ND 58346 Phone 701-466-2800 Erika 406-581-1188 erika.kenner@gmail.com Fax 701-466-2769 www.kennersimmental.com

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 • at the ranch, Wibaux, MT

” “BBAS RK OF

SIMMENTALS

Bulls of The Big Sky Sale • February 15, 2016

180 Black Simmental, SimAngusTM and Angus Bulls to Sell

Curt, Pam, Cari and Brent Rincker Rt. 1, Box 195 • Shelbyville, IL 62565 217-774-5741 (H) • 217-871-5741 (C) email: crincker@lakeland.cc.il.us

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Jeff, Shere, Shane, Taylor & Josh Koch PO Box 1247 • Big Timber, MT 59011 Cell:406.860.0659 Home:406.932.4091

Bill Begger 482 Custer Trail Road Wibaux, MT 59353 Bill: 406-796-2326 John: 406-795-9914 darbegger@yahoo.com

Rincker Simmental “Emphasizing The Black, Polled, Good Ones”

Cattle Manager: Robbie Duis 815-858-4129

Curtis Olafson 13043 84th St. NE Edinburg, ND 58227 701-993-8240 or 8450 Performance colafson@polarcomm.com Predictability www.bataolafson.com Personal Service

www.nesimmental.com

www.missourisimmental.com James, Merlin, and Delores Felt, Renee & Matt Schulte 57977 857 Road • Wakefield, NE 68784 402-287-2488 home • 402-369-1069 cell delores@feltfarms.com • www.feltfarms.com Herdsman, James Felt 402-369-0513 cell • jamesfelt02@gmail.com

Ohlrich/Felt Farms Bull Sale February 6, 2016 • Norfolk, NE Foxy Ladies Bred Heifer Sale November 26, 2016 • West Point, NE

Zeisimmentals S Selling bulls at J&C Simmentals Annual Bull Sale, January 30, 2016

Dave Zeis 26670 Bennington Road Valley, NE 68064 Cell: 402-720-1967 Ladies of the Valley Sale West Point, NE October 16, 2016

Triangle J Ranch Darby & Annette Line 35355 Arrow Road • Miller, NE 68858 308-627-5085 Darby Cell Just 30 minutes of I-80 www.trianglejranch.com

Annual Production Sale last Sunday in January

LUCAS CATTLE CO. Registered Simmentals, SimAngusTM & Angus Cattle Forrest & Charlotte Lucas, Owners Cleo Fields 417-399-7124 RT 91 Box 1200 Brandn Atkins Cross Timbers, MO 65634 417-399-7142 Office 417-998-6878 Jeff Reed Fax 417-998-6408 417-399-1241 www.lucascattlecompany.com Visitors Always Welcome

Genetic Perfection Sale • cwcattlesales.com • December 7, 2015

FORSTER FARMS Just 20 minutes off I-80

Verlouis Forster Family 74096 Road 434 Smithfield, NE 68976-1039 Ph/FAX 308-472-5036 Verlouis 308-991-2208 Alan Cell Email: alan_forster@hotmail.com

Simmentals 402-427-7196 Robert, Penny, Brooke, Mobile: 402-533-0787 Rachel & Blaine Vogt 6505 County Road 23 • Kennard, NE 68034

B&R

J&C SIMMENTALS Black Simmental Bulls & Females Purebred to Percentage Jay & Kim Volk • 402-720-7596 Clark & Leslie Volk • 402-720-3323 Bob & Jeanette Volk • 402-720-0469

20604 US Hwy 30 • Arlington, NE 68002 volkjk@aol.com • www.jandcsimmentals.com J&C Annual Bull Sale – January 30, 2016 Consigns to Ladies of the Valley – October 16, 2016

“Red and Black, Polled, Pigmented Simmentals”

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Western Cattle Source

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www.ncsimmental.com REGISTERED SIMMENTAL F-1 REPLACEMENTS REGISTERED BRAHMANS

MYRA NEAL MORRISON

Jock & Brenda Beeson 100 Wohlers Drive Crawford, NE 69339 308-665-1111 (home) 308-430-2117 (mobile) 308-430-0668 (mobile) Email:wcsbeeson@bbc.net

402-643-4429 402-641-2936 Cell 303 Northern Heights Drive • Seward, NE 68434 a.sloup@juno.com Nick, Andrea, www.sloupsimmentals.com Shane, Shelbi, Brevin, Natalie Join us at the Farm, October 15, 2016 and Haylie for our 21st Annual Production Sale.

8800 Row-Cab Line Rd. • Rockwell, NC 28138 704-279-3128 • 704-202-6171 Cell E-mail: myram@morrisonfarm.com www.morrisonfarm.com

December ’15/January ’16

www.breedingcattlepage.com/vsa/index.htm

www.fleckvieh.com Buzzard Hollow Ranch

Les Alberthal, Owner Fred Schuetze, Director of Livestock Oper. PO Box 968 • Granbury, TX 76048 Phone: 817-573-0957 Fax: 817-573-0967 Email: bhr@speednet.com Website: www.BHR-Simmentals.com

Mitchell Lake Ranch

Jim Ethridge and Donna Adams 9834 James Cemetery Road Franklin, TX 77856-5838 979-828-5316 • 979-255-2882 cell jim.ethridge@hughes.net www.mitchelllakeranch.com Fullblood and Purebred Simmentals • Quality by Design

JENSEN SIMMENTALS Steven A. Jensen • 913-636-2540 24580 W. 319th Street Paola, KS 66071 jensensimmentals@gmail.com

ART-JEN SIMMENTAL FARM Arthur F. Jensen • 913-592-3047 18435 S. 169 Hwy • Olathe, KS 66062

1103 Artesia Road Starkville, MS 39759 Home: 662-323-0744 Cell: 662-418-0686 Office: 662-324-7721

Mikell & Mary Cheek Davis, Owners

Farm Manager: Alex Gardner 662-769-2577 www.littlecreekcattle.com

December ’15/January ’16

BRINK FLECKVIEH 23098 Gunder Rd • Elkader, IA 52043 Jerry: 563-245-2048 • Preston: 563-880-2075 jbrink@alpinecom.net Visit our website: www.brinkgenetics.com

In our 5th decade breeding Simmental cattle.

www.jensensimmentals.com

CORPORATE REPORT New Way of Doing Business The TMX Group, an integrated, multi-asset class exchange group, has launched AgriClear, a platform designed to provide US and Canadian cattle buyers and sellers an efficient, cost-effective transaction and payment service. According to a company press release, “AgriClear offers cattle producers a new way to do business with important benefits for both buyers and sellers, assuring payments for cattle delivered at the terms negotiated.” AgriClear offices are based in Calgary; Houston; Bowling Green, KY; and Greeley, CO. Additional information can be located at http://agriclear.com/.

Wendy Targets Value-Oriented Consumer Wendy’s is testing new menu and marketing strategies for attracting consumers who are focused on value. The new valuebased strategies partially involve various meat bundles, and are destined to help drive sales and profit in the fourth quarter. Data suggests that 26-28% of consumers make their purchases based on value. A company press release states, “The change in marketing would not compromise the company’s core commitment to fresh ingredients and made-to-order food.”

Pork Returns to Chipotle Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it has restored most of its pork supply after adding a new supplier. The company reports it is again serving caritas in 90% of its restaurants and plans to have the dish in all of its branches by the end of the year. Earlier, a third of the chain restaurants stopped carrying caritas after suspending a pork supplier. A routine audit discovered inconsistencies between the suppliers operations and Chipotle’s pork protocol. The company’s standards require that pigs have access to outdoor facilities or deeply bedded barns, without any antibiotics, and no gestation crates.

Cargill to Convert Plant Cargill plans to convert its existing ground beef plant in Columbus, NE, to a cooked meats facility. The company will invest $111 million to renovate and plans to relocate the ground beef production to plants located in Butler, WI, and Fort Worth, TX. The beef processing plant’s conversion began in December and production is scheduled to start by mid-2016.

Ball Park adds Jerky

Secretary/Treasurer: Maureen Mai 208-267-2668

December ’15/January ’16

Ball Park, the well-known hotdog brand, has added beef and pork jerky to its list of product lines. The snack food company reportedly doubled their marketing budget as a part of growth into the beef jerky brand in an announced attempt to market to millenials. In a press release, the company stated that millenials are the main target in the campaign after a study showed that group would rather eat small snacks than large meals. u

■ The Purebred Simmental bull that looks like a SimAngusTM! ■ Enormous dimension of body in a smaller frame size, traveling with such softness is nearly impossible to find in a Purebred Simmental bull. ■ His dam is the highest maternal and carcass value donor at Gibbs Farms, possessing remarkable udder quality, body capacity, and femininity.

Semen: $25/unit Semen available through Genex 888-333-1783 • www.crinet.com

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled Ellingson Legacy M229 Sire: Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 Ms. NLC Mojo S6119 B Direct WW

BF L115 Stars-N-Stripes Dam: WDG Ms. P342 WDG Miss DC Stock M444 Maternal

Trait

EPD

8.5

1.4

61.1 92.6 .20

8.4

ACC .40

.48

.45

.30

.43

ADG MCE

.13

Carcass

Milk MWW Stay

DOC

Marb

32.1 62.7 14.5 13.0 27.2 -.45 .51 .31

.35

ASA#: 2723103 PB SM

.08

.22

.36

.27

.40

Fat

$ Index REA

Shr

API

290 Cow Path Lane Georgetown, SC 29440 Lloyd & Connie Baxley Home: 843-527-1444 Cell: 843-325-8821 Jesse Baxley: 843-325-3525 Joshua Baxley: 843-325-6145

-.066 1.09 -.24 132.0 78.5 .26

.32

.30

ASA Sire Evaluation, as of 12.10.15

■ Calving ease and carcass value giant. ■ Ranking in the top 1% for BW, $API and $TI, top 2% for Marb, with YW in the top 30% of the breed, Nightride may have as much overall economic value as any SimAngusTM sire in the industry today. ■ Total outcross to all Hooks Shear Force and Nichols Legacy bloodlines, a sire that can literally be used on almost all the heifers in the industry and add value.

Semen: $25/unit Semen available through Genex 888-333-1783 • www.crinet.com

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled G A R US Premium Beef Sire: GW Premium Beef 021TS GW Miss Lucky Charm 410P Direct Trait

GW Lucky Boy 252U Dam: J Bar J Miss ND 793X 793T Maternal

ADG MCE

Carcass

Milk MWW Stay

EPD 22.7 -5.2 50.9 102.1 .32 12.3 30.5 56.0

–

ACC .67

–

.81

.72

.67

ASA Sire Evaluation, as of 12.10.15

.07

.27

.38

ASA#: 2628568 5/8 SM 3/8 AN

DOC

12.9 24.4 -.18 .56 20

.52

.34

$ Index

Marb

Fat

REA

Shr

.85

-.003

.70

-.61 197.4 85.7

.42

.39

.33

.27

API

Bart & Sarah Jones Lafayette, Tennessee 615-666-3098 www.redhillfarms.net

J Bar J Ranch, Inc. Clare, MI 989-429-6777 • www.jbarjranch.com

INTERNATIONAL Food Produced by Family Farmer The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that 80% of the world’s food is produced by family farmers. Approximately 72% of farms worldwide are less than one hectares (2.47 acres) of land, and only 6% are larger than 5 hectares (12.35 acres) of land. Family farming includes fisheries, forestry, crop and livestock production. The FAO recently launched Family Farm Knowledge Platform (FFKP) to examine challenges faced by small family farms and to support better policies for family farms.

India Surpasses Brazil During 2015, India is projected to become the largest beef exporter in the world at 23.5% of the market. Brazil at 19.7%, Australia at 15.6% and the US at 10.8%, follow India. Combined, the four countries are expected to export more than 7 million metric tons of beef during the year: India (2.4 million), Brazil (2.0 million), Australia (1.6 million), and the US (1.1 million). These four countries account for roughly 72% of the world’s beef exports.

Religious Harmony Urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has called for religious harmony, breaking a weeklong silence after the mob killing of a Muslim man rumored to have slaughtered a cow. Modi appealed for Indians to ignore hate speeches at an election rally. Since the murder, politicians in Modi’s party, including ministers, have made statements in defense of the mob that killed him, fueling a debate about laws on killing and eating of cows. Modi has called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and criticized the previous administration for promoting beef exports.

China Bids on Australian Farmland According to the Australian Financial Review, China’s PengXin Group is bidding for two Australian cattle properties that would make the company the largest farmland owner in that country. In the deal, PengXin would acquire 555,000 head of cattle, along with two companies. The firm plans to use Consolidated Pastoral Company in the northern and western part of the country to supply beef to Asia, while using S.Kidman & Company cattle stations for the Australian market.

Cattle verses People Populations According to a USDA report, five countries have more cattle than people. Uruguay has the most cattle per capita at 3.6, followed by New Zealand at 2.17, Argentina at 1.29, Australia at 1.14, and Brazil at 1.06. Brazil is the leading country for total cattle numbers, but is evenly matched by people per capita. The balance of the world’s countries have more people than cattle. u

December ’15/January ’16

JBS Big Casino x Lucky Man • PB SM ASA# 3029734 • 205 Adj. WW: 871 • Adj. BW: 103 EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

9 2.2 85 127 .27 13 23

115 81

Wheatland High Octane x Bush Grand Design • 3/4 SM Cowboy Cut x ASR/GLS Pacesetter • PB SM ASA# 3029778 • 205 Adj. WW: 772 • Adj. BW: 102 ASA# 3029770 • 205 Adj. WW: 834 • Adj. BW: 101 EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

74 109 .22

97 67

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

9 2.2 82 119 .23 11 17

144 87

Black Diamond x JBS Miss Des 301 512N • PB SM ASA# 3029711 • 205 Adj. WW: 886 • Adj. BW 108 EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

Barstow Cash x ASR/GLS Pacesetter • 3/8 SM ASA# 3029667 • 205 Adj. WW: 782 • Adj. BW: 82

Crimson Tide x Bush Grand Design • 3/4 SM ASA# 3029617 • 205 Adj. WW: 839 • Adj. BW: 102

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

16 -1.5 75 130 .34 12 24

146 81

7 3.2 86 129 .26

102 61

2015 Fall EPDs pulled 12.2.15

5 3.5 66 105 .24

131 84

Tanker x ASR/GLS Pacesetter • PB SM ASA# 3029762 • 205 Adj. WW: 817 • Adj. BW: 104 EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

SAV Brilliance x Club King • 1/2 SM ASA# 3029780 • 205 Adj. WW: 774 • Adj. BW: 99

JBS Arapahoe Gold x Shear Force • PB SM ASA# 3029631 • 205 Adj. WW: 785 • Adj. BW: 91

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

13 0.8 75 120 .28 10 25

141 79

12 0.7 71 93

.14 12 29

132 77

78 121 .27 15 22

125 75

SALE RESULTS Alabama and Mississippi Simmental Sale August 29, 2015 • Letohatchee, AL No. 25 4 14 13 1 6 62

Category Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Heifers Pregnancy Lot Genetic Lots Total Lots

Average $3,232 4,350 3,265 2,539 2,700 2,040

$20,000 – PB Open Heifer, “STF Carmen C758,” s. by STF Royal Affair Z44M, sold to Bill Sloup, NE. $14,000 – PB Bull, “STF Rock Solid 033C,” s. by CDI Rimrock 325Z, sold to Bob Hoovler, OH. $10,000 – PB Bred Female, “STF 1LB,” s. by MR HOC Broker, bred to CCR Wide Range, sold to Mike Jones, GA. Volume Buyer: Jacob Moore, IN.

$3,062

Auctioneer: Jeff Stansberry, TN Sale Manager: Ruble Cattle Services, IA Sale Consultants: Billy Proffitt and Jason Johns Ringmen: Billy Proffitt, Luke Mobley and Jimmy Fetner

The auction block prior to the sale.

High-Selling Lots: $6,000 – Bred Heifer, “RLWF Triple Upgrade A008,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, cons. by Whelan Farms, Wadley; sold to Dearmon Fork Farms, Millry. $5,800 – Open Heifer, “CGJR GVF Sure Star 406,” s. by Dikeman’s Sure Bet, cons. by Greene View Farm, Northport; sold to J&W Simmental Farms, Headland; and Boyd Simmental Farms, New Brocton. $4,700 – Bred Heifer, “WF Miss A30,” s. by GW Premium Beef 021TS, cons. by Wells Farm, Selma; sold to Harrell Watts Jr., Sardis. $4,400 – Cow/Calf Pair, “Lanes Kesha Gal and Calf,” s. by MLF Mr. PL04, cons. by Lanes Simmentals, Florence; sold to Marlin Kemp, Delta. $4,300 – Bred Heifer, “BPLF Miss Sunshine A30,” s. by MCM Top Grade 018X, cons. by Lonesome Pine, Prattville; sold to Mabel-Ed Farms, Canton. $4,300 – Bred Cow, “Sedgewood In Focus S8,” s. by Mytty In Focus, cons. by Sleepy Creek Farms, Summit, MS; sold to Tony Lester, Glenwood. $4,300 – Bred Cow, “LHA Rita 9K3 of 2V20 2K,” s. by Rito 2K6 of 2536 Rito, cons. by Sleepy Creek Farms, Summit, MS; sold to Tony Lester, Glenwood. Comments: Rick Whelan is the Alabama Simmental President/Sale Chairman; and Mark Smith is the Mississippi Simmental President/Sale Chairman.

Silver Towne Farms 29th Annual Production Sale September 12, 2015 • Winchester, IN No. 10 10 26 31 1 12 90

Category Bulls Bred Cows Bred Heifers Open Heifers Flush Lot Embryo Lots Total Lots

Average $4,655 3,720 4,092 8,068 32,000 908 $5,368

Auctioneers: John Spiker, WV and Ron Kreis, OH Marketing Representatives: Roger Allen, Keith Phillips and Dalton Lundy Representing ASA: Chris Davis

High-Selling Lots: $36,000 – Red PB Open Heifer, “STF Prima Donna C87,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, sold to Jacob Moore, IN. $32,000 – Flush out of, “STF Onyx,” sold to Jacob Moore, IN. $24,000 – SimAngus™ Open Heifer, “STF Gorgeous BF2,” s. by SAV First Class, sold to Bill Sloup, NE.

December ’15/January ’16

Martin Farms’ Open House at the Farm Sale September 26, 2015 • Lyles, TN No. 9 4 22 16 1 1 53

Category Bulls Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Heifers Pick of the ET Calves Donor Cow Total Lots

Average $3,633 4,225 3,220 2,275 3,800 18,000 $3,370

Representing ASA: Chris Davis

High-Selling Lots: $18,000 – SimAngus™ Donor, “MF Vanilla Bean,” s. by Traveler T510 2T22, bred to MF Bona Fide, sold to Hilltop Simmentals, Hudson, SD. $6,000 – Cow/Calf Pair, “Lundy’s Miss Rosetta Y151,” s. by Meyer Ranch 734, Heifer Calf s. by PRS Blazin Hot, cons. by Slate Farms and Cattle Co., sold to Running Springs Cattle Co., Nolensville. $4,300 – Bred Heifer, “MF Surely,” s. by CCR Sure Nuff, bred to MSR Great Plains, sold to Laurel Hill Cattle Co., Puryear. $4,200 – Open Heifer, “SSFC Ebony’s Joy,” s. by CLO Captain America, cons. by Slate Farms and Cattle Co., sold to Hilltop Simmentals, Hudson, SD. $4,100 – Bred Heifer, “48C Capri 79A,” s. by SS Upscale, bred to SS/PRS High Voltage, cons. by 48 Creek Livestock, sold to Chad Thompson, Franklin. $4,100 – Bull, “MF Country,” s. by 3C Southbound, sold to Corey O’Daniel, New Johnsonville. $4,000 – Bull, “MF Unanimous,” s. by W/C United, sold to Todd Orton, Centerville. Volume Buyers: Hilltop Simmentals, Hudson, SD; Turner Farms, Carthage; and James “Red” Hudgins, Lyles. Comments: In conjunction with the sale, five youth were awarded Kenneth Ambrose Memorial Heifer Scholarships. Martin Farms, Slate Farms & Cattle Co., Van Leer; and Water’s Edge, Franklin; were sponsors. Recipients were Riley Bright, Brockwood; Kara Stofel, Culleoka; Hayden Campbell, Lowesville, VA; Cole Ledford, Cleveland; and Riley Reed, Lyles. Other supporters were Peformance Feeds, ABS Global, Barry Ellis and Acclerated Genetics; Genex Cooperative, Select Sires, Allied Genetic Resources, Farm Credit Mid-America, Mix 30 Liquid Feeds and Jane Herron, State Farm.

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SALE RESULTS continued Martin Farms’ Sale (Continued)

$3,500 – Bred Heifer, “Maggle’s Ella B6,” s. by SS/PRS Gunslinger 824X, cons. by Maggle Simmental Farms, Sturgeon Bay; sold to Dale Prochnow Jr., Medford. Comments: Cattle sold into nine states including: AR, IA, IL, IN, MO, NE, NY, VA and WI.

Belles of the Bluegrass October 10, 2015 • Mt. Sterling, KY (L to R): Christopher Martin, Martin Farms; Cole Ledford, Cleveland; Kara Stofel, Culleoka; Riley Bright, Rockwood; Mason Allen, Woodbury; Parker Bright, Rockwood; Hayden Campbell, Lowesville, VA; and Riley Reed, Lyles.

Looking over the offering prior to the sale.

October 4, 2015 • Lancaster, WI

Category Bulls Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Cows Bred Heifers Open Heifers Steers Pen of Commercial Heifers Semen Lots Embryo Lots

Average $1,875 3,988 3,100 3,040 2,016 1,813 10,800 761 2,540

Total Lots

$2,590

Auctioneer: Scott Krosch, IA Sale Manager: Ruble Cattle Services, IA Sale Consultants: Scott Krosch and Dalton Lundy Ringmen: Bill Schermer, Midwest Beef Producer; Jared Ruetter, Midwest Beef Producer; and Austin Brandt, Livestock Plus, Inc. Sale Committee: Craig Kaisand; Trent Templeton, Nate Moll and Perry Wolff

High-Selling Lots: $10,800 – Pen of Commercial Open Heifers, s. by Harmony’s War Eagle, cons. by CR Cattle Company, Douds, IA; sold to multiple buyers in IA, IL and WI. $5,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “JF Ebony’s Joy 6121S,” s. by CNS Dream On L186, cons. by Maggle Simmental Farms, Sturgeon Bay; sold to David Groves, Lewisville, AR. $4,500 – Bred Cow, “Bunker Hill Sheza Joy 2Y,” s. by GWS Ebony’s Trademark 6N, cons. by Bunker Hill Simmentals, Platteville; sold to Kaisand Cattle Farm, Bussey, IA. $4,400 – Bred Heifer, “Lady In Black 03B,” s. by Mr. Hoc Broker, cons. by Sleepy Hollow Ranch, Poynette; sold to Ads County Road Haven, Reedsburg. $4,000 – Bred Heifer, “Windy Hill Ella,” s. by Sand Ranch Hand, cons. by Maggle Simmental Farms, Sturgeon Bay; sold to Kaisand Cattle Farm, Bussey, IA. $3,900 – Bred Heifer, “BHS Kathrine 7B,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, cons. by Maggle Simmental Farms, Sturgeon Bay; sold to Els Acres, Eau Claire. $3,700 – Bred Heifer, “DF HFS Shawna B065,” s. by Felt Next Big Thing 54T, cons. by Maggle Simmentals Farms, Sturgeon Bay; sold to Els Acres, Eau Claire.

December ’15/January ’16

Category Total Lots

Average $3,710

Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TX Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, KY Sale Staff: Tommy Carper, Tim Dietrich and Marshal Tingle Sale Consultant: Dalton Lundy DVAuction Representative: Cassie Carper

Wisconsin Simmental Association’s Midwest Fall Roundup Sale No. 2 4 6 10 13 4 1 5 5

No. 62

High-Selling Lots: $11,000 – Bred Female, “Welsh’s Night Light 58S,” s. by HC Power Drive, bred to JMX1 That’s Right, cons. by Welsh Simmentals, sold to Sloup Simmentals, NE. $7,000 – Cow/Calf Pair, “RFRJ Evergreen 3084,” s. by CAJS Soul Patch, bull calf s. by W/C United, cons. by Reality Farms, sold to Terry Oliver, OK. $6,750 – Cow/Calf Pair, “RFRJ Ms. Lady 3653,” s. by Lazy H Knight Time, heifer calf s. by SDS Graduate, cons. by Reality Farms, sold to Bill Sloup, NE. $6,500 – Open Female, “MMF Abbydew B22,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade, cons. by Misty Meadow, sold to Twin Oaks Simmental, NC. $5,500 – Bred Female, “DAF Daisy Mae Z27,” s. by SS Goldmine, bred to CCR Santa Fe, cons. by Welsh Simmentals, sold to Sloup Simmentals, NE. $5,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “RFRJ Blackcap 3773,” s. by Lazy H Knight Time, heifer calf s. by CCR Frontier, cons. by Reality Farms, sold to Bill Sloup, NE. $5,400 – Cow/Calf Pair, “RFRJ Kentana 3819,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade, heifer calf s. by RFRJ Mr. Wide Track, cons. by Reality Farms, sold to Long Ridge Farm, KY. $5,250 – Bred Female, “MMF Glorious B207,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade, bred to Premium Beef, cons. by Misty Meadow Farm, sold to Twin Oaks Simmental, MO. $5,250 – Open Female, “PRS Summer W364,” s. by HSF Better Than Ever, cons. by Wayward Hill Farm and KenCo Cattle Company, sold to Sloup Simmentals, NE. Comments: Cattle sold into 14 states including: GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, NE, NY, OH, OK, SD, TN, and TX

It was a beautiful day in the Bluegrass State for the 18th annual event.

Ken Butner & Randy Favorite, KenCo Cattle, were in attendance.

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Marketing Representatives: Guy Peverley, The Stock Exchange; and J.W. Brune, Special Assignment Representing ASA: Nathan Smith

High-Selling Lots:

Another packed house at the Chenault Ag Center.

Fred Swain (r) visits with long-time Simmental friend Steve Young.

Legends of the Blue Ridge Sale October 10, 2015 • Atkins, VA No. 1 8 2 9 3 8 1 5 2 33

Category Bull Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Cows Bred Heifers Open Heifers Commercial Bred Heifers Commercial Open Heifer Embryo Lots Semen Lots Total Lots

Average $4,000 4,650 3,100 3,556 2,930 7,200 1,500 1,425 1,250

$10,500 – Fall Cow/Calf Pair, “HSF Ms Beef 33R A93,” s. by WS Beef Maker, calf s. by Hooks Xpectation, cons. by Hofmann Simmental Farms, sold to Sloup Simmentals, NE. $8,250 – Fall Cow/Calf Pair, “HSF Miss Iron 26X 166A,” s. by RFS Red Iron T20, cons. by Hofmann Simmental Farms, sold to Deer Creek Farm, VA. $7,500 – Fall Cow/Calf Pair, “HSF Ms Roller 27U 147Z,” s. by HSF High Roller 12T, calf s. by Hoosier, cons. by Hofmann Simmental Farms, sold to Hill Top Simmentals, SD. $6,750 – Fall Cow/Calf Pair,“HSF Miss GY 93X 119A,” s. by G G Grade & Yield 602, calf s. by KNH Added Value,sold to Elkwood Manor, VA. $6,200 – Open heifer,“HSF MsRoller 145W 20C,” s. by HSF High Roller 12T, sold to Deer Creek Farm, VA. Volume Buyers: Mike Bartush, TX; Hill Top Simmentals, SD; Marple Simmentals, KS; Howell Cattle Company, TX

$3,447

Auctioneer: Jeff Stansberry, Clarksville, TN Sale Manager: Ruble Cattle Services, IA Sale Consultant: Billy Proffitt Ringmen: Charlie Joines, Billy Proffitt and Todd Stone

High-Selling Lots: $11,000 – Pen of Commercial Bred Heifers, cons. by David Haulsey, VA; sold to Michael Mabe, VA; BGB Farms, VA; and Donnie Cox, VA. $7,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “VPI Black Princess U862,” s. by Triple C Invasion; Calf, “VPI Top Grade B461, s. by MCM Top Grade 018X, cons. by Virginia Tech, sold to Eddie Rash, NC and Bryant Compton, VA. $6,900 – Cow/Calf Pair, “Deer Creek Zara Z1,” s. by Rito Tremendous OV42; Calf, “DRCK Bella B1,” s. by GW Premium Beef 021TS, cons. by Deer Creek Farms, VA; sold to Krosch Cattle Company, IA and John Goodwin, VA. $5,900 – Cow/Calf Pair, “Silverado Blossom 8292,” s. by TC Stout 407; Calf, “Silverado Blossom A304,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, cons. by Silverado Cattle Company, VA; sold to Todd Landis, MI. $5,700 – Bred Heifer, “TNC Double Dreams,” cons. by Rocky Hollow Simmentals, VA; sold to Todd Landis, MI. $5,000 – Bred Heifer, “KATS Miss Rebecca Z03,” s. by Wheatland Bull 131L, cons. by Katie’s Simmentals, sold to Todd Landis, MI. $4,500 – Bred Heifer, “Miss TNC Lucky Lady,” s. by GW Lucky Dice 187H, cons. by Rocky Hollow Simmentals, VA, sold to Todd Landis, MI. Comments: The sale was held under the auspices of the Virginia Simmental Association.

Burlap and Barbed Wire Female Sale October 12, 2015 • Clay Center, KS No. 9 21 26 14 3 73

Category Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Heifers Pick of the Herd Lots Total Lots

Average $3,271 4,985 3,476 2,850 3,800 $3,811

Tough decisions are being made as customers eye the Burlap & Barbed Wire Sale offering intently.

Although they only needed the edge potential buyers quickly filled the seats in anticipation for the sale to begin.

MN Beef Expo All Breed Sale October 17, 2015 • St. Paul, MN No. 13

Category Simmental Heifers

Average $3,154

Auctioneer: Dustin Carter, SD Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher, (EE); Kelly Schmidt, (EE); Tom Rooney, IA Farmer Today, IA; Mike Sorenson, Livestock Plus, IA; and Kirby Goettsch, MN Farm Guide, SD.

High-Selling Simmental Lots: $5,750 – Open Female, “RCC Justa Big Wicked C5123,” s. by Ruby NFF Excalibur 002X, cons. by Redalen Cattle Company, sold to Cherry Road Beef, Bear Creek, WI. $4,250 – Open Female, “WISH Poison Ivy C55,” s. by SVF Steel Force S701, cons. by Wishing Well Simmentals, sold to Levi Elliott, Blanchard, ND. Comments: Also selling were 10 Angus Heifers at an average of $3,245; eight Hereford Heifers at an average of $2,744; 11 Shorthorn Heifers at an average of $2,836; eight Main Heifers at an average of $3,225, eight AOB at an average of $2,825, 12 Commercial Heifers at an average of $2,696 and 27 Steers at an average of $1,981. In conjunction with the MN Beef Expo, the 4th Annual White Satin on Ice Embryo Sale was held on Friday, October 15, 2015. Thirty embryo lots averaged $2,133.

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December ’15/ January ’16

SALE RESULTS continued

The New Direction Sale

Route 66 Road to Success Sale

October 17, 2015 • Seward, NE

October 17, 2015 • Strafford, MO

No. 143

Category Total Lots

Average $4,789

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, KY Sale Staff: Steve Sellers, Chris Beutler, Midwest Messenger; Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus; and Gene Fitzgerald. Sale Consultants: Drew Hatmaker, Buddy Robertson, Dallas Woltemath and Ron Miller. Representing ASA: Nathan Smith

No. 13 45 14 14 86

Category Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Open Heifers Total Lots

Average $3,380 2,575 3,325 2,832 $2,860

Auctioneer: Kyle Gilchrist, IA Representing ASA: Danny Ulmanis

High-Selling Lots:

$33,000 – ½ interest in Open Female, “SS Enchantress,” s. by TJ Sharper Image, cons. by Sloup Simmentals and Crusader Simmentals, sold to Snider Simmentals, NE. $14,000 – Donor out of, “SVF NJC Ebony’s Charm,” s. by WAR Nitro, cons. by Sloup Simmentals and Snider Simmentals, sold to Hilltop Simmentals, SD. $12,500 – Open Female, “BWL Dew Right 83C,” s. by Welsh’s Dew It Right, cons. by B&L Cattle Co., sold to Clear Water Simmentals, IN. $12,500 – Open Female, “GKS Maleficent Dream C29,” s. by LLSF Uprising, cons. by Kasl Simmentals, sold to Cole Liggett, OH. $10,000 – Open Female, “SS Sweet Dreams,” s. by CNS Dream On, cons. by Sloup Simmentals and Crusader Simmentals, sold to Big M Ranch, IA. $10,000 – Open Female, “SS Classy Lady,” s. by Sandeen Upper Class, cons. by Sloup Simmentals and Crusader Simmentals, sold to Ferguson Show Cattle, OH. $8,500 – Open Female, “BWL Right Now 862,” s. by Welsh’s Dew It Right, cons. by B&L Cattle Co., sold to NP Cattle Company, NE. $8,500 – Open Female, “SS Bryli,” s. by STF Lockout, cons. by Sloup Simmentals, sold to Angle SimAngus, OK. $8,500 – Bred Female, “GKS Olivia B912,” s. by Welsh’s Dew It Right, bred to High Voltage, cons. by Kasl Simmentals, sold to Ron Buch, IA.

Visiting over the sale offering prior to the sale.

Tennessee Fall Showcase October 17, 2015, Lebanon, TN No. 8 4 15 12 22 7 3 3 74

Comments: Cattle sold into 24 states.

Inside the sale facility.

Category Bulls Bred Cows Cow/Calf Pairs Bred Heifers Open Heifers Herd Builder Pens Pregnancy Lots Embryo Lots Total Lots

Average $4,750 3,225 4,294 2,792 3,660 4,872 5,034 2,175 $3,832

Auctioneer: Harold Brown, AL Sale Manager: Ruble Cattle Services, IA Sale Consultants: Chris Ivie, Billy Proffitt and Larry Martin Ringmen: Billy Proffitt, Todd Stone, Jared Givens and Davis Holder

High-Selling Lots:

Nick Sloup thanks Jeff Trennepohl for being in attendance.

Ron Buch and Bill Sloup visit before the sale.

A strong delegation of NE breeders were on hand sale-day.

John Snider & Jaron VanBeek both selected top lots for their programs.

$6,800 – Open Heifer, “IVS Dixie Pearl 468B, s. by Mr. HOC Broker, cons. by Ivie & Sons Simmental, Lawrenceburg; sold to Rolling Rock, Zack Jones, Chihowie, VA. $6,700 – Bull, “Double J Gemstone A113,” s. by WLE Uno Mas X549, cons. by Double J Simmentals, Hartsville; sold to Ivie & Sons Simmental, Lawrenceburg. $6,500 – Open Heifer, “TSSC Ms. Carley, s. by TLLC One Eyed Jack, cons. by Tinin Show Cattle, Lawrenceburg; sold to Circle T Farm, Murfreesboro. $6,100 – Bull, “CVLS American Made 429B,” s. by SVF Allegiance Y802, cons. by Clover Valley Simmentals, Corydon, IN; sold to Terry Oliver, Quinton, OK. $6,000 – Open Heifer, “TSSC My Little Secret,” s. by STCC Long Haul 033X, cons. by Tinin Show Cattle, Lawrenceburg; sold to Volunteer Simmental, Madisonville. $5,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “SVFM Netty,” s. by S A V Net Worth 4200; Calf, “56A,” s. by S A V Platinum 0010, cons. by Scott Valley Farm, Culleoka; sold to Greer Simmental, Goodlettesville. $5,400 – Open Heifer, “NB Lou Ann 33B,” s. by BC Lookout 7024, cons. by Neal Brothers Simmental, Bicknell; sold to Waters Edge Farm, Nashville. Comments: Cattle sold into 12 states including: AL, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, NY, OK, TN, VA and WV. The sale was held under the auspices of the Tennessee Simmental Association.

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Ladies of the Valley

Buckles and Banners

October 18, 2015 • West Point, NE No. 124

Category Total Lots

October 23, 2015 • West Point, IA Average $4,989

Auctioneer: Matt Lowery, CA Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, LLC, KY Sale Staff: Chris Beutler, Midwest Messenger; Randy Rasby, Livestock Plus and J.W. Brune. Sale Consultants: Drew Hatmaker, Dalton Lundy, Buddy Robertson, Tim Burke and Ron Miller. Representing ASA: Colton Buus

High-Selling Lots: $18,000 – Donor Female, “PVF Built X2X,” s. by SVF/NJC Built Right, bred to STCC Jacked Up, cons. by Zeis Simmentals, sold to Trennepohl Farms, IN. $18,000 – Open Female, “SFPC Lucys Longhaul,” s. by STCC Long Haul, cons. by Phelps & Scheiderer Farms, sold to Sloup Simmentals, NE. $12,750 – Donor Female, “BF Confide In Me,” s. by SVF Steel Force, bred to W/C BF Innocent Man, cons. by BF Black Simmentals, sold to Sloup Simmentals, NE. $12,000 – Open Female, “NPC Stellar Cut C514,” s. by CCR Cowboy Cut, cons. by NP Cattle Co., sold to Rock Creek Ranch, KS. $11,000 – Open Female, “Zeis Perfection C1095,” s. by LLSF Uprising, cons. by Zeis Simmentals, sold to Scott Foreman, IA. $10,750 – Bred Female, “BF Miss Emblazon Drive 2,” s. by OCC Emblazon 854E, bred to STCC Jack Around, cons. by Zeis Simmentals, sold to Trennepohl Farms, IN. $10,500 – Open Female, “CRR Innocent Lady C915,” s. by W/C BF Innocent Man, cons. by CRR Simmentals, sold to Guthridge Farms, IA. $10,500 – Donor Female, “TJ Miss Macho 110Y,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade, cons. by Zeis Simmentals, sold to Smith Farms, TX. $10,500 – Bred Female, “Zeis Wide Track A093,” s. by W/C Wide Track, bred to GLS New Direction, cons. by Zeis Simmentals, sold to Deryl Riley, NE.

No. 58

Category Total Lots

Average $5,742

Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TX Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, LLC, KY Sale Staff: Tom Rooney, Midwest Marketer; Mike Sorensen, Livestock Plus; and Kent Jaecke, Focus Marketing. LiveAuctions Representative: Margo Paeltz

High-Selling Lots: $20,500 – Open Female, “GSC Sioux 125C,” s. by W/C United, cons. by Gerdes Show Cattle, sold to Circle M Farms TX. $18,250 – Open Female, “GSC Sioux 130C,” s. by Pays to Believe, cons. by Gerdes Show Cattle, sold to Daniel McLaughlin, IA. $18,000 – Open Female, “LTS Stiletto’s Sangria,” s. by WLTR Renegade, cons. by Lone Tree Simmental, sold to Tom Anderson, MO. $16,500 – Open Female, “GSC/LTS Shania 124C,” s. by W/C BF Innocent Man, cons. by Gerdes Show Cattle & Lone Tree Simmental, sold to Hotz Angus, IA. $13,500 – Open Female, “GCC Sioux Steel 151W,” s. by SVF Steel Force, cons. by Gerdes Show Cattle, sold to Circle M Farms, TX. $9,500 – Open Female, “GSC Jessabelle 8C,” s. by GSC All In, cons. by Gerdes Show Cattle, sold to KenCo Cattle Co., TN. $9,000 – Open Female, “OBCC Blackcap 148C,” s. by LLSF Pays To Believe, cons. by Owen Brothers Cattle Co., sold to Gerdes Show Cattle, IA. Comments: Cattle sold into 13 states including: GA, IA, IL, IN, MO, MS, NE, NY, OK, OR, TN, TX and WI.

Comments: Cattle sold into 15 states including: IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MO, MT, NE, NY, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, and WV.

Nick Sloup, Chris Beutler & Brevin Sloup visit before the sale.

Mike Sorensen & Cheryl Walston visit post sale.

Sale host Eric Gerdes welcomes the crowd.

The tent at Lee County Vet Clinic was packed once again for the Buckles & Banners Sale.

A new feature this year was live entertainment after the sale.

It was a full house for the first annual Ladies of the Valley Sale.

Symbrah Synergy Sale Sale host Dave Zeis welcomes everyone.

Mark Finch, IA, selected several top lots.

October 23-25, 2015 • Giddings, TX No. 126

Category Total Lots

Average $5,391

Auctioneer: Terry Reagan

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SALE RESULTS continued High-Selling Lots: $29,000 – Bred Simbrah Female, s. by Smith Wentz Blackfoot, bred to Smith Satisfies, cons. by Smith Genetics, sold to 7N Ranch, Donna. $28,000 – Simmental Female, “Smith Dusty Gal N Black,” s. by Flying B Cut Above, cons. by Wesner Livestock/Circle M Farms, sold to 7N Ranch, Donna. $15,000 – Ten units of Semen, s. by Smith Satisfies, cons. by Smith Genetics and Burch Farms, sold to 7N Ranch, Donna. $10,000 – Five units of Semen, s. by Smith Rhett, cons. by Smith Genetics, sold to 7N Ranch, Donna. $9,500 – Simbrah Female, s. by WLE Uno Mas, cons. by Diamond RF Farms/Smith Genetics, sold to Chloe Novak, Angleton. $8,000 – Simbrah Female, s. by paternal brother to RFI Debutante, cons. by McCrary Farms, sold to Daniel Hinjosa, Edinburg. Volume Buyers: Derrick Dees, 7N Ranch and Lisa Naïve. Comments: Cattle sold into five states

Derrick Dees and family were volume buyers.

Ashley Mixon purchased her first show heifer from the Synergy VIII offering.

Midwest Made Production Sale October 24, 2015 • Ames, IA No. 67

Category Total Lots

Average $4,747

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, LLC, KY Sale Staff: Joel Edge, Tom Rooney, Midwest Marketer; and Mike Sorenson, Livestock Plus. Representing ASA: Dr. Bert Moore

High-Selling Lots: $21,000 – Open Female, “JS Diamond Star 15C,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, cons. by JS Simmentals, sold to Mike Henderson, IA. $17,100 – Embryos out of, “JS Flatout Flirty,” s. by Revival, Upper Class, Jack Around, Jacked Up and Style, cons. by JS Simmentals, sold to John Boggess, Harroun Cattle, Jerry Walsh and Kyle Walter. $12,000 – Bred Female, “HSF/JRB Mia B411,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, bred to WS A Step Up, cons. by Foreman Cattle, sold to Fenton Farm Simmentals, MS. $12,000 – Flush out of, “JS Flatout Flirty,” cons. by JS Simmentals, sold to Hudson Pines Farm, NY. $10,000 – Open Female, “JS Blazing Heart 4C,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, cons. by JS Simmentals, sold to Willis Farm, WV. $9,750 – Open Female, “CWT Susie Z4,” s. by Silveiras Style 9303, cons. by Kitzerow Cattle Co., sold to Bob Harrell, IL. $9,500 – Bred Female, “JS Shining Glory 19B,” s. by LLSF Uprising, bred to WC No Remorse, cons. by JS Simmentals, sold to C-Mor Beef Farm, IL. $7,500 – Open Female, “JS Gussie 51B,” s. by FBFS Wheel Man, c ons. by JS Simmentals, sold to BF Black Simmental, NE. $7,500 – Open Female, “JS Finders Keepers 14C,” s. by Harkers Icon, cons. by JS Simmentals, sold to Bailey Simmentals, IA. Comments: Cattle sold into 14 states including: AR, IA, IL, MO, MS, NE, NY, OH, OK, OR, SD, TX, WI and WV.

Three generations of the Reavis Family attended. John Patton and his dad, Wayne and grandmother, Kathy, were buyers and sellers at the event.

Marilyn Nieschweitz of 7N Ranch was a volume buyer.

Flying H Genetics “Grown On Grass” Bull Sale October 24, 2015 • Butler, MO No. 115

Category Bulls

Jay & Chesney Steenhoek made the opening comments at the Midwest Made Sale.

Matt Aggen & Steve Jass visit during the sale.

Breeders from across the Midwest were in attendance for this year’s event.

Paige & Mike Henderson pose with Jay Steenhoek, the Henderson’s selected the top open heifer.

Average $4,469

Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TX Representing ASA: Danny Ulmanis

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Pennsylvania Fall Classic Simmental Sale October 24, 2015 • Waynesburg, PA No. 61

Category Total Lots

Average $3,248

Auctioneer: John Spiker, Jane Lew, WV Sale Manager: Classic Sales, Fairmont, WV

High-Selling Lots: $6,600 – Bred Female, “PCSC Miss Burnie,” cons. by Pine Creek Show Cattle, Rumford, ME; sold to Aaron McKinney, Fort Hill. $6,100 – Bred Female, “SSC Miss Beautiful,” cons. by Greg Stewart, Halifax; sold to Hilltop Simmentals, Hudson, SD. $5,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “GRTF Tinkerbell,” cons. by Triple M Farm, Rumford, ME; sold to Gary Bussard, Dayton; and Ste-Wan Farms, Middleburg. $4,900 – Open Female, “SSC BeDazzled,” cons. by Greg Stewart, Halifax; sold to Olivia Long, Blairsville. $4,700 – Cow/Calf Pair, “PSCS Aretha’s Joy,” cons. by Pine Creek Show Cattle, sold to Hilltop Simmentals, SD. $4,400 – Open Female, “K&P Molly’s Miss Broker,” cons. by Saunders Simmentals, New Philadelphia, OH; sold to Campbell’s Land and Cattle, Sycamore. $3,500 – Bull, “W&E Stylish Moves,” cons. by W&E Farms, Holbrook; sold to Danny Kaufman, Swanton, MD. $3,200 – Bull, “MF El Dorado,” cons. by Messick Farms, Middletown; sold to Frank Post, Avella.

$6,300 – Cow/Calf Pair, “HL Ms. Strike N117,” s. by GW Lucky Strike 781K, bred to TJSC Vindication 152A, sold to Damon Gragert, Lime Springs for $2,800; Calf, “HL Ms. Combustible C117,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, sold to Jenel Wenndt, Lowden for $3,500. $5,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “HL Ms. Red Top N138,” s. by Meyers Red Top, bred to Long’s Steel Shot, sold to Dixieland Cattle, Chucky, TN for $2,600; Calf, “HL Ruby Sue C138,” s. by VSF Upgrade 123Y, sold to G&G Cattle Company, Charles City for $2,900. $5,300 – Bred Female, “HL Ms. Georgina 338B,” s. by GLS New Direction X184, bred to LRS Top Ten 104A, sold to Big M Ranch, Cedar Falls. $5,300 – Bred Female, “HL Ms. Martina B938,” s. by HL Kaboom 455S, bred to W/C No Remorse 763Y, sold to Big M Ranch, Cedar Falls. Comments: Consignors included: Heartland Simmental – Tom & Cora Lunch, Kirk and Mary Lynch, Big M Ranch – David Martinson and GNB Cattle Co – Mat Goddard.

Sale host Kirk Lynch makes some introductions and announcements before the sale.

Richard Siek, Siek Family Simmentals, Blairstown, takes a look at the sale catalog before the sale begins.

Willie Morris, Plainfield, was on hand at the sale and made a purchase for his operation.

Randy and Michelle Thompson, Thompson Breeding Stock, Holland, made the trip to Waverly.

Volume Buyers: Adam Six, Burton WV; and Josiah Lapp, McVeytown. Comments: Cattle sold into eight states including: CT, KY, MD, OH, PA, SD, NY and WV.

Heartland Simmentals’ Performance With Class Female Sale October 25, 2015 • Waverly, IA No. 45 18 14 1 78

Category Reg. Bred Females Cow/Calf Pairs Reg. Open Show Heifers Reg. Donor Cow Total Females

Average $3,769 4,581 3,671 5,800 $4,002

Auctioneer: Phil Schooley, IA Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Kelly Schmidt (EE); Tom Rooney, IA Farmer Today, IA; Mike Sorenson, Livestock Plus, IA; Marshall Ruble, IA; Larry Martin, IL; Greg Miller, WI; and Joel Edge, IA.

High-Selling Lots: $8,500 – Open Female, “HL Martina C154,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, sold to Skyler Luzum, Fort Atkinson. $8,000 – Open Female, “HL Dolly C19,” s. by GLS New Direction X184, sold to Echard Farms, Farmersburg. $7,750 – Bred Female, “HL Ms. United B28S,” s. by W/C United 956Y, bred to Welsh’s In Dew Time 067T, sold to A to Z Livestock, Hawkeye. $6,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “HL Bambi A38,” s. by WDS-GLS Rio 116ET, bred to Prime Beef Z8, sold to Wade Humphrey, Ventura for $4,400; Calf, “HL Ms. Frontier C38,” s. by CCR Frontier 0053Z, sold to Mark Kleitsch, Fairbank for $2,100.

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Rust Mountain View Ranch “Queens of the Pasture” Production Sale October 26, 2015 • Turtle Lake, ND No. 16 14 1 6 3 40

Category Bred Heifers Open Heifers Donor Female Embryo Lots Pregnancy Lots Total Lots

Average $5,372 9,293 24,500 4,167 5,417 $7,045

Auctioneer: Ryan Dorran, AB Sale Manager: Bohrson Marketing Services, AB Marketing Representatives: Kirby Goettsch, Farm & Ranch Guide; Kris Peterson, Cattle Business Weekly; Jason Frey, Western Ag Reporter; Scott Ressler, ND Stockman; and Dustin Dikoff, DV Auction. Representing ASA: Russ Danielson

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Drake’s Lady Diva Production Sale

Rust Mountain Sale (Continued) High-Selling Lots: $24,500 – Black PB Donor Female, “TNT Miss W31,” s. by TNT Knock Out R206 sold to Greg Schaefer, Des Lacs. $18,000 – Black PB Open Female, “Rust Miss 5303C,” s. by Mr Hoc Broker, sold to Hudson Pines Farm, Tarrytown, NY. $12,000 – Red PB Open Female, “Rust Miss 507C,” s. by SVS Captain Morgan 11Z, sold to Beachner Bros., Ferme Gagnon, QB. $7,750 – Black SimAngus™ Open Female, “Rust Miss 5243C,” s. by SVS Captain Morgan 11Z, sold to Blairs Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, SK. $7,750 – Black SimAngus Open Female, “Rust Miss 5227C,” s. by SVS Captain Morgan 11Z, sold to Blairs Ag Cattle Co., Lanigan, SK. Comments: The sale average on 59 lots including embryos totaled $7,254.

October 31, 2015 • Centerville, IA No. 11 28 39

Category SM & SimInfluenced Breds SM& SimInfluenced Opens Total Lots

Average $3,418 4,000 $3,836

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE) Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Kelly Schmidt (EE); Larry Martin, Martin Cattle Sales, IL; and Tom Rooney, Midwest Marketer, IA.

High-Selling Lots:

Josh Rust provides a pre-sale welcome to attendees and introduces the Rust family.

Auctioneer, Ryan Dorran makes presale inspection of sale offering.

7P Ranch 40th Annual Production Sale October 31, 2015 • Tyler, TX No. 36 39

Category 18-24 month-old Bulls Yearling Bulls

Average $4,944 3,936

Total PB SM and SimAngus™ Bulls

6 12 63

Pairs Bred Cows Bred Heifers

Total PB SM and SimAngus Females

$3,144

Commercial Females

$3,567

$12,000 – Open Female, “Drake Spitfire X20C,” s. by W/C BF Innocent Man, sold to Brady Hawkins, Centerville. $7,250 – Open Female, “Drake Pilgrim Lady C54,” s. by WS Pilgrim H182U, sold to Zoe Joiner, Plano. $7,000 – Open Female, “Drake’s She’s Innocent A449C,” s. by W/C BF Innocent Man, sold to Colin O’Neil, Cashton, WI. $7,000 – Open Female, “Drake Lady Reward C8,” s. by Yardley High Regard W242, sold to Bryce Shipley, Mercer, MO. $6,250 – Open Female, “Drake Kinky Boots A04C,” s. by Y ardley High Regard W242, sold to Cendra Sebolt, Seymour. $5,500 – Open Female, “MSP Chanel 3C,” s. by MSP Built Tough, sold to Cody Klein, State Center. $5,500 – Open Female, “Drake Trackin Sweet Y266C,” s. by SS/PRS Trackin Tail 461A, sold to Tri C Farms, Simsboro, LA. $4,400 – Bred Female, “Drake Miss 4038B,” s. by Elm-Mount/GS Stands Alone, bred to W/C BF Innocent Man, sold to Eric Sanny, Bondurant.

$4,420 4,167 3,250 3,026

Auctioneer: Mark Tillman, Junction Sale Consultants: Warren Garret, Canton; Bruce Van Meter, Rome, GA; and Marty Ropp, Normal, IL. Representing ASA: Ben Spitzer

Denny Drake (l), Drake Cattle Company, visits with a customer prior to the sale.

Barb and Russ Ruth, Ruth Simmentals, Rising City, NE, made the trip over to southeast Iowa for the Drake sale.

High-Selling Lots: $11,500 – SimAngus Bull, “Mr. 7P B67,” s. by MC Upward 0142, sold to Craig Beale, Dallas. $10,000 – SimAngus Bull, “Mr. 7P A384,” s. by EF Complement 8088, sold to Dr. Travis Spears, Saint Joe, AR. $6,400 – PB SM Bred Female, “Miss 7P A409,” s. by GIBBS 0689X Crimson Tide, sold to Kirk Smith, Utica, MS. $5,250 – PB SM Bred Female, “Miss 7P A395,” s. by THSF Freedom 300N, sold to Hans Burken, Blue Hill, NE. Comments: Also selling was a group of four Braford Bred Heifers for $4,250 each to Blake Mason, Fouke, AR. Volume Buyers: Blake Mason, Fouke, AR; McKellar Angus, Mt. Pleasant; Terry Blanks, Haskell; and George San Filippo, Bertram.

A nice crowd enjoyed the mild autumn day and looked at the Drake sale offering at Appanoose County Livestock.

Lyle Hoverstein, Windy Valley Simmentals, Webster City, purchased cattle.

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37th Annual Hawkeye Breeders Simmental Sale

Irvine Ranch Annual Production Sale

November 1, 2015 • Bloomfield, IA

November 7, 2015 • Manhattan, KS

No. 28 43 71

Category SM & SimInfluenced Bred SM & SimInfluenced Opens Total Lots

Average $3,218 3,851 $3,625

Auctioneer: Phil Schooley, IA Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Kelly Schmidt (EE); Larry Martin, Martin Cattle Sales, IL; Tom Rooney, Midwest Marketer, IA; and Greg Miller, GEMS Consulting, WI.

High-Selling Lots: $8,700 – Open Female, “RBS Carman C549,” s. by RBS XMan X677, cons. by Reck Bros. & Sons Simmental, sold to Tyler Espenscheid, Monroe. $8,000 – Open Female, “Cason’s Garland of Roses C37S,” s. by MCM Top Grade 018X, cons. by Cason’s Pride and Joy Simmental, sold to Jacque Johnson, Grand Island, NE. $7,250 – Open Female, “VPF Cheerleader C323,” s. by LLSF Pays To Believe ZU194, cons. by Ver Ploeg Farm, sold to Sierra Stamer, Hospers. $6,750 – Open Female, “Cason’s Miss Mint Julip C50A,” s. by Coleman Regis 904, cons. by Cason’s Pride and Joy Simmental, sold to Hannah Mathes, Unionville, MO. $6,300 – Open Female, “Cason’s Miss Lily C801,” s. by FBFS Wheelman 649W, cons. by Cason’s Pride and Joy Simmental, sold to Ashley Chalfant, Gilman City, MO. $5,700 – Open Female, “Cason’s Miss Lexus C410,” s. by WS Beef King W107, cons. by Cason’s Pride and Joy Simmental, sold to Jordan handy, Ottumwa. $5,500 – Open Female, “Cason’s Miss Lady Matilda C10T,” s. by FBFS Wheel Man 694W, cons. by Casons’ Pride and Joy Simmental, sold to Grant Mathes, Unionville, MO. $4,800 – Open Female, “RBS Chanel C511,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, cons. by Reck Bros. and Sons Simmental, sold to Haley Abell, Sigourney.

No. 65

Category Total Lots

Average $5,511

Auctioneer: Garren Walrod, KS Marketing Representatives: J.W. Brune, Special Assignment; Andrew Sylvester, Kansas Stockman; and Guy Peverly, E Stock Exchange. Representing ASA: Nathan Smith

High-Selling Lots: $20,000 – Bull, “IR Sovereign B16,” s. by W/C United 956Y, sold to Hillstown Farms, IL and Genex Cooperative, WI. $11,500 – Bull, “IR Range Baron B773,” s .by IR Range Boss Y623, sold to Double T Simmentals, Turtle Lake, ND. $10,500 – Bull, “IR Front Range B775,” s. by IR Platinum Z652, sold to Jim Harter, Billings, MO. $7,500 – Cow/Calf Pair, “IR Ms. Vienna Y249,” s. by S D S Alumni 115X, sold to Pumpkin Creek Farms, Coffeyville. $7,500 – Bred Female, “IR Ms. Vienna A413,” s. by WS Beef King W107, sold to Phillip Shields, Greg Fairfield and Rod Heiser, Foosland, IL.

Bernard Irvine is all smiles sharing stories with family and happy customers.

Comments: Consignors included: Cason’s Pride and Joy Simmental, KC Simmentals, McGlothlen Simmentals, Moore’s Simmental Farm, Reck Bros. & Sons Simmental, VerPloeg Farms, Don Onstot, Houston Family Simmentals, Jarr Catttle, Top Line Simmentals, Triple G Livestock.

Long time Customers sit down to a nice home cooked meal while discussing current market conditions pre-sale

Picking the “winner” is tough for Irvine Ranch customers with quality, uniform bulls available for bidding to all customers.

Land of Lincoln 16th Annual Production Sale November 7, 2015 • Altamont, IL Kelly Johnson and his daughter, Jacque from Grand Island, NE, look at the heifers before the sale.

Duane Ver Ploeg, Ver Ploeg Farms, Pella, visits with Grant Klopfenstein, Klopfenstein Simmentals, Winfield.

No. Category Average 74 Lots $5,222 Auctioneer: Jered Shipman, TX Sale Manager: DP Sales Management, LLC, KY Sale Staff: Thomas Carper, Shane Ryan, Chris Smith DVAuction Representative: Becky Wadlow Sale Consultants: Roger Allen, Larry Martin and Jeremie Ruble

High-Selling Lots:

David Haines, Centerville, entertains the office staff prior to the sale.

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Once again this year, a capacity crowd filled the Bloomfield Livestock Sales facility.

$23,000 – Open Female, “DAF Reba C707,” s. by Silveiras Style, cons. by Diamond A Farms, sold to Sara Sullivan, IA. $22,500 – Open Female, “DAF Reba C85,” s. by Silveiras Style, cons. by Diamond A Farms, sold to Sara Sullivan, IA. $21,000 – Open Female, “PRS Look of H25 W264,” s. by DCC New Look, cons. by Diamond A Farms, sold to Tim Spivey Farms, IL.

$18,500 – Open Female, “CLRWTR Serena C74J,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, cons. by Clear Water Simmentals, sold to Hudson Pines Farm, NY. $14,000 – Open Female, “DAF Reba C169,” s. by Silveiras Style, cons. by Diamond A Farms, sold to Kayla Jackson, TN. $11,500 – Bred Female, “DAF Reba B92,” s. by W/C United, bred to CCR Santa Fe, cons. by Diamond A Farms, sold to Tim Spivey Farms, IL. $8,500 – Bred Female, “DAF Reba W43,” s. by SAV Net Worth, bred to CNS Pays To Believe, cons. by Diamond A Farms, sold to Gerdes Show Cattle, IA. $8,250 – Bred Female, “SS Glimmer X03,” s. by HTP SVF In Dew Time, bred to LLSF Pays To Believe, cons. by Diamond A Farms, sold to Sloup Simmentals & KenCo Cattle Co., NE/TN.

Comments: Cattle sold into six states.

Sale Offering.

Buyers Dan & Renee Freund traveled from Ohio.

Marty Ropp (top left), Tom Nelson and auctioneer, Tracy Harl (top right).

Dean Wall selected the high-selling lot.

Comments: Cattle sold into 16 states including: AR, CO, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, NE, NY, OH, SD, TN, WI, & WV.

It was a beautiful day in Illinois for 16th annual Land Of Lincoln Sale.

It was standing room only in the Diamond A sale facility.

Moser Ranch 24th Bull Sale November 14, 2015 • Wheaton, KS No. 3 13 7 60 83

Julie Kemme, Jame Krieger & Jeff Meinders enjoy ice-cream after the sale.

Sale host Wendell Alwardt talks with consignor Terry Osbourne.

Nelson Livestock Company Mature Cow Herd Dispersal November 9, 2016 • Wibaux, MT No. 97 10

Category Bred Cows Open Heifers

107

Total Lots

Average $3,004 2,370 $2,944

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources, IL Marketing Representatives: Jeff Thomas, Lee Agri-Media; John Henry Beardsley, Superior Livestock; Todd Finke and Luke Keller, Special Assignment. ASA Representative: Russ Danielson

High-Selling Lots: $9,000 – Black Polled SimAngus™ Bred Cow, “NLC W70,” s. by NLC Pay Day 16P, sold to Dean Wall, Baker. $7,000 – Black Polled SimAngus Bred Cow, “NLC W11 Wirza,” s. by NLC Pay Day 16P, sold to Phil Shields Fisher, IL. $7,000 – Black Polled SimAngus Bred Cow, “NLC W33,” s. by NLC Pay Day 16P, sold to John Miller, Clare, MI. $7,000 – Black Polled SimAngus Bred Cow, “NLC W57 Wisdom,” s. by NLC Stetson 365 sold to JR Aufforth, Bowbells, ND. $7,000 – Black Polled Purebred Simmental, NLC X70 s. by Ellingson Legacy M229, sold to John Miller, Clare, MI. $4,300 – Black Polled SimAngus Open Heifer, “C72,” s. by Elliott A100, sold to Dusty Kunkel, New Salem, ND.

Category Red PB SM Bulls Black PB SM Bulls Red SimAngus™ Bulls Black SimAngus Bulls Total SimInfluenced Lots

Average $6,833 6,289 7,464 5,879 $6,111

Auctioneer: Dan Harris, Holton, KS Sale Management: The Moser Family

High-Selling Lots:

$11,500 – ½ Red Angus x ½ Simmental, “MSR Red Surge 4711B,” s. by KCC Pinnacle sold to Teter Farms, WV. $10,000 – ½ Angus x ½ Simmental, “MSR Brazen 4758B,” s. by Boyd Forword 6025 sold to Dave & Sharri Hageman, KS. $9,250 – ½ Red Angus x ½ Simmental, “MSR 4772B,” s. by HXC Conquest 4405P, sold to Tailgate Ranch, KS. $9,000 – PB SM, “MSR 4017B,” s. by KB Mr Olaf Z208, sold to Koelzer Farms, KS. $8,500 – ½ Red Angus x ½ Simmental, “MSR 4729B,” s. by HXC Conquest 4405P, sold to Dr. David Allen, KS. $8,500 – ½ Simmental x ½ Angus, “MSR 4770B,” s. by Trax Velocity Y7, sold to Andy Servaes, KS. Volume Buyers: Dakota Vandevord, KS; Deb Barrow, KS; Scott Farwell, NE; Frank Farms, KS; and Barry Jones, KS. Comments: Also selling were 18 Angus Bulls at an average of $7,182. Gocke Simmentals, NE, was a guest consignor. Cattle sold into nine states including: IL, IN, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD and TX.

Stan Armstrong, (left) Springville, IN, and Brad Shelton, Bedford, IN, representing Purdue University.

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SALE RESULTS continued Moser Ranch Sale (Continued)

Trauernicht Simmentals Nebraska Platinum Standard Female Sale November 14, 2015 • Beatrice, NE No. 8 72 38

Dustin, Sharri and Dave Hageman, Cunningham, KS, Moser Ranch customers since 2004, purchased the second high-selling lot.

Jeff and Joe Booth, representing Booth Farms, Delia, KS, were in the market for a purebred Simmental bull. Jeff and Joe’s parents, Jim and JoAnne Booth, have been buying bulls from the Moser program since Harry and Lisa’s first production sale back in February 1993.

7 125 40

Category SM & SimInfluenced Herd Bulls SM & SimInfluenced Bred Heifers SM & SimInfluenced Fall Pairs & Bred Cows SM & SimInfluenced Open Heifers

2,601 3,915

Total Registered Lots averaged

$3,053

Commercial Bred Heifers

$2,102

Auctioneer: Tracy Harl, NE Sale Manager: Eberspacher Enterprises (EE), Inc., MN Marketing Representatives: Val Eberspacher (EE); Kelly Schmidt (EE); Chris Beutler, Lee-AgriMedia, NE; Dennis Henrichs, NE; and Randy Rasby, NE. Representing ASA: Nathan Smith New customers Lane and Harlan Bitterlin, Milford, KS, made a trip early on during sale week to study the offering, and then returned on sale day to purchase two SimAngus bulls.

High-Selling Lots: $12,500 – Open Female, “LHT Ms. Cherry Bomb 37C,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, sold to BF Black Simmentals, Auburn. $8,000 – Bull, “LHT Rising Star 02C,” s. by LLSF Uprising Z925, sold to Dean Cattle Company, Douglas. $8,000 – Bred Female, “LHT Ms. Verdict 190B,” s. by CDI Verdict 220Y, bred to W/C Executive Order 8543B, sold to Andy Kratzer, Marquette, KS. $6,250 – Bred Female, “LHT Ms. Steel Force 323B,” s. by SV Steel Force S701, bred to W/C Executive Order 8543B, sold to Shafer Cattle Company, Arapahoe. $6,000 – Bred Female, “NEU Ms. Boom 71B,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, bred to GCC Gold Standard X615, cons. by Neumann Farms, sold to Sloup Simmentals, Seward. $5,500 – Bred Female, “LHT Ms. Upgrade 195B,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, bred to LRS Top Ten 104A, sold to K&L Simmentals, Beattie, KS. $5,300 – Cow/Calf Pair, “LHT Ms. Upgrade 303X,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676; Heifer Calf s. by W/C United 956Y, sold to K&L Simmentals, Beattie, KS. $4,900 – Bull, “LHT Mr. Direction 276A,” s. by GLS New Direction X184, sold to Bob Hardin, Blue Springs.

Trauernicht customers carefully take note of subtle differences while looking for that next front pasture donor cow at the Platinum Sale.

Average $3,888 3,115

December ’15/January ’16

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THE CIRCUIT ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Minnesota Beef Expo Date: October 15-18, 2015 Location: St. Paul, MN

Junior Show

Purebred Simbrah Heifer Show

Junior Champion Exh. by Zack Willey, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

Calf Champion Exh. by Hallie Hackett, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

Senior Champion Exh. by Zack Willey, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

Reserve Calf Champion Exh. by Ashley Mixon, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings. Reserve Grand Champion and Senior Champion Exh. by Sophie Palmore, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

3rd Overall and Foundation Simmental Heifer Champion “Hook’s Bella B72,” s. by W/C United, exh. by Whitney Olson, Alexandria. Reserve Foundation Simmental Heifer Champion “TER Broken Heart,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Jorli Hauge, Winona. Simmental Heifer Champion “TER Steel the Moment,” s. by High Regard, exh. Callie Ramer, Foley. Reserve Simmental Heifer Champion “TER Raven 04B,” s. by K-Ler Make It Rain, exh. by Callie Ramer, Foley.

Reserve Senior Champion Exh. by Hayden Hackett, sponsored by Smith Genetics.

Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Champion Exh. by Carlye Rodenbeck, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

Reserve Simmental Heifer Champion “WISH Poison Ivy C55,” s. by SVF Steel Force S701, exh. by Wishing Well Simmentals, Hortonville, WI. Comments: There were a total of 15 breed categories in the Junior Show.

Grand Champion and Calf Champion Exh. by Hayden Hackett, sponsored by Smith Genetics.

Grand Champion and Senior Champion Exh. by Logan Perry, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

9 and under Braden Roehling was the winner in the 9 and under division of showmanship.

10-11 Year-Old Division Winners were (1st-3rd) Hallie Hackett, Grant Hinckley and Lorelai Hill.

Reserve Senior Champion Exh. by Zachary Mills, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

Percentage Simbrah Heifer Show

◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Symbrah Synergy Showcase Date: October 24, 2015 Location: Giddings, TX Judges: Brett Moriarty, College Station (Showmanship); Brent Cromwell, College Station (Cattle)

Simmental Heifer Show

Reserve Junior Champion Exh. by Lorelai Hill, sponsored by Reavis Farms, Mission.

Open Show Supreme Champion and Simmental Heifer Champion “RCC Justa Bit Wicked C5123,” s. by Ruby NFF Excalibur 002X, exh. by Redalen Cattle Company, Chatfield.

Showmanship Winners

Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Calf Champion Exh. by Ryan Todd, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings.

12-13 Year-Old Division Leah Thibodeaux was the winner and Trevor Jenkins was the reserve champion.

Grand Champion and Calf Champion Exh. by Jacob Friedrich, sponsored by Smith Genetics, Giddings. Reserve Calf Champion Exh. by Claire Godwin, sponsored by Smith Farms, Denton. Junior Champion Exh. by Logan Perry, sponsored by Triple J Ranch, Sour Lake. 14-15 Year-Old Division (1st-7th) Calley McGinley, Hayden Hackett, Zachary Mills, Claire Godwin, Jacob Friedrich, Teegan Mackey and Logan Perry take the honors.

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December ’15/January ’16

THE CIRCUIT Simbrah Synergy Showcase (Continued)

16 Years and Older (1st-11th) Carlye Rodenbeck, Joel Mackey, Paige Hovey, Tyler Jenkins, Sophie Palmore, Blaine Gibson, Alex Garrison, Travis Damazio, Kayla Boyett, Zach Willey and Bradley Bilbo.

In the educational contests, Logan Perry was the winner in both junior sales talk and skill-a-thon, while Trevor Jenkins won the reserve title in the junior sales talk and Zach Mills was the reserve junior skill-a-thon winner. In the senior division, Joel Mackey won both contests, while Claire Godwin took the reserve in the sales talk and Zachary Willey was the reserve champion in the skill-a-thon. Left to right: Zach Mills, Logan Perry, Trevor Jenkins, Claire Goodwin and Joel Mackey.

Comments: Participants in the sale included: Burch Farms, Hempstead, Texas; Diamond RF Farms, Floresville, Texas; Hagan Cattle Company, Yoakum, Texas; Hallak Ranch, Athens, Texas; Honeycutt Cattle Co., Mabank, Texas; McCrary Farms, DeKalb, Texas; Monte Christo Cattle Co., Edinburg, Texas; Pine Ridge Ranch, Dallas, Texas; Reavis Farms, Mission, Texas; Smith Genetics, Giddings, Texas; Triple J Ranch, Sour Lake, Texas; Triple P Ranch, Pearland, Texas; Southwestern Farms, Kirbyville, Texas; 7N Ranch, Falls City, Texas and Smith Farms, Denton, Texas. In addition to the sale, the Simbrah Synergy Showcase was held for junior members with heifers from participating sponsors. The show featured $15,000 in premiums and awards, with half of that money awarded in showmanship. u

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Date: October 31 – November 1, 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Judges: Harlan Yoacham, OK (Junior Show); Mark Ebeling, TX (Open Show)

Junior Show Purebred Females

Grand Champion and Senior Champion “M2C/PHF Eternity 414B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Miranda Raithel, Falls City, NE.

Reserve Junior Calf Champion “RS&T Bonnie Grade C508,” s. by Mr. NLC Upgrade U8676, exh. by Brendan McKnight, Savannah, MO.

Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Senior Champion “Harker’s Promise Ima Joy,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, exh. by Cole Reibolt, West College Corner, IN.

Senior Calf Champion “A Plus 406B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Sarah Armitage, McLoud, OK.

Junior Calf Champion “THILLS Cher 97C,” s. by Dream Come True Y20, exh. by Madyson Thill, Pleasantville, IA. Reserve Junior Calf Champion “UG Conley 5163C,” s. by LLSF Uprising Z925, exh. by Taylor Goering, McPherson, KS.

Percentage Females

Senior Calf Champion “JASS Sass N’ Flare 108B,” s. by LLSF Uprising Z925, exh. by Chesney Steenhoek, Maxwell, IA. Reserve Senior Calf Champion “MMRF Starlight,” s. by FBFS Wheel Man 649W, exh. by Caitlyn Skiles, Dalhart, TX. Junior Champion “MSC Yolanda,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Logan Lakin, Reeds, MO. Reserve Junior Champion “MSC Yolanda,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Kaitlyn Cloud, Carthage, MO.

December ’15/January ’16

Junior Calf Champion “UG Farrah 5159C ET,” s. by Remington Secret Weapon 185, exh. by Kydie Jo Smith, Lindsay, OK.

Reserve Senior Calf Champion “OBCC Sadie 15ZB,” s. by W/C United 956Y, exh. by Brittany Eagleburger, Buffalo, MO.

Purebred Females Spring Calf Champion “JBSF Proud Mary,” s. by Yardley High Regard W242, exh. by Sara Sullivan, Dunlap, IA. 4.8/62/93/9.5/50/-.25/-.05/95/57 Reserve Senior Calf Champion “CMFM Dura Sara 040B,” s. by HTP/SVF Duracell T52, exh. by Tanner Howey, Rockwall, TX. 8.9/72/106/8.3/58/-.25/.23/126/74

Junior Champion “BERL Brittney 412B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Braelyn Berlowitz, Cushing, OK. Reserve Junior Champion “GCC Got Charisma 102B ET,” s. by GCC Whizard 125W, exh. by Taylor Goering, McPherson, KS.

Reserve Spring Calf Champion “CMFM Valentine 048C,” s. by Harker’s Icon, exh. by Circle M Farms, Rockwall, TX. 10.1/53/74/8.8/46/-.30/.08/108/61 Junior Champion “NFF Wicked B125,” s. by NFF Upgrade Z083, exh. by Shipwreck Cattle and Ruby Cattle Company, Grandview, TX. 7.3/71/109/2.9/57/-.27/.29/112/72

Grand Champion and Senior Champion “J6RA Bada Bing 1602B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Chesney Effling, Highmore, SD.

Junior Calf Champion “Ruby’s Rhythm 526C,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, exh. by Ruby Cattle Company/Nelson Family Farms, Murray, IA. 8.4/54/79/10.7/45/-.29/-.03/115/58 Reserve Junior Champion “MSC Yolanda,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Logan Lakin, Reeds, MO. 4.5/65/93/8.3/49/-.26/-.09/99/60

Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Senior Champion “Miss Berry Girl,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, IN.

Open Show Editor’s Note: PTP Data for the American Royal Percentage Bull, Purebred Bull, Open Percentage Female and Open Purebred Female Show are in the following order: Calving Ease EPD, Weaning Weight EPD, Yearling Weight EPD, Maternal Calving Ease EPD, Maternal Weaning Weight EPD, Yield Grade EPD, Marbling EPD, $API and $TI. Scrotal Circumference is listed on older bulls. These are Fall 2015 EPDs.

Reserve Junior Calf Champion “VCLLKC Crysteel CECE513C,” s. by WS Pilgrim H182U, exh. by Stephanie Kersten, Gretna, NE. 9.7/68/94/9.3/52/-.16/.31/131/74 Senior Calf Champion “Ruby NFF Rhythm 4B1,” s. by CNS Pays To Dream T759, exh. by Ruby Cattle Company/ Nelson Family Farms, Murray, IA. 7.3/64/102/7/51/-.17/.24/113/66

Grand Champion and Senior Champion “JS Black Satin 9B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Jake Bloomberg/ Griswold Cattle, Stillwater, OK. 1.4/64/94/8.2/48/-.28/-.11/100/56

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(Continued from page 89) Reserve Grand Champion and Reserve Senior Champion “STF Bianca BX33,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Carli Henderson, Wiota, IA. 3.8/58/82/8.1/45/-.27/-.09/97/55

Groups Produce-of-Dam Exh. by RPS Trout Lake Simmental, Bovey, MN Get-of-Sire Exh. by Trout Lake Simmental, Bovey, MN Premier Exhibitor Circle M Farms, Rockwall, TX Premier Breeder Circle M Farms, Rockwall, TX.

Reserve Junior Calf Champion “CMFM Bandy Maid 413C,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Circle M Farms, Rockwall, TX. 3/66/102/6.2/51/-.13/.12/87/61

Grand Champion and Junior Champion “Lola 68B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Taylor Goerning, McPherson, KS. 7.5/62/98/10.6/50/-.14/.05/101/59 Reserve Junior Champion “IMA Five 24B,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, exh. by Haylea England, Mount Ayr, IA. 10.1/53/84/8.8/45/-.13/.15/10/56

Percentage Females Spring Calf Champion “UG Farrah 5159C ET,” s. by Remington Secret Weapon 185, exh. by Kydie Jo Smith, Lindsay, OK. 9.7/62/91/5.7/53/-.42/.35/125/76

Senior Calf Champion “SJW Arkdale Pride 4104B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Sam Wallace, Stotts City, MO. 5.1/67/106/10.2/50/-.13/.08/98/62 Reserve Grand Champion and Senior Champion “GSJG Impressive Image 1B,” s. by TJ Sharper Image 809U, exh. by Grace Greiman, Goodell, IA. 8.7/71/112/11.5/57/-.07/.34/125/73

Reserve Spring Calf Champion “WLTR SRG Smokin’ Hot 10C,” s. by FBF1 Combustible, exh. by Camron Rogers, Elk City, OK. 6.9/60/92/10.8/49/-.19/.10/110/64

Reserve Senior Champion “Miss Berry Girl,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, IN. 3.5/61/86/2.8/46/-.19/-.12/68/51 Reserve Senior Calf Champion “Frontline Broker H121,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by A H Cattle Company, Beech Grove, AR. 4.3/61/94/8.3/47/-.16/.10/91/58

Junior Calf Champion “MS SB Lucky Maid 15C,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Sisco Bros. Cattle Co., Syracuse, NE. 4.7/58/91/8.8/45/-.18/.11/93/57

December ’15/January ’16

Purebred Bulls Spring Calf Champion “SC Paid In Full C4,” s. by CNS Pays To Dream T759, exh. by Shoal Creek Land and Cattle, Excelsior Springs, MO. 11.3/50/72/6.3/46/-.26/.45/129/70 Reserve Spring Calf Champion “ESC Star Trader 15C ET,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Eberth Show Cattle, Basehor, KS. .4/66/94/5.1/45/-.31/-.13/90/57

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Bata Brothers/Olafson Brothers The sale will include the total dispersion of the top-end of the 2014-born Olafson Bred Heifers.

Joint Simmental Bull and Female Sale February 12, 2016 • 1:00 PM CST

Note the change in Sale Day

Sale location: Rugby Livestock Auction, Hwy. 2 West, Rugby, North Dakota • Visit our website at: www.bataolafson.com for updated information and videos • This auction will be broadcast live at www.DVAuction.com. Selling: 90 Yearling Bulls 65 Bred Heifers Real time bidding will be available via the internet. 10 2-year-old bulls

OLF C24 15 -1 65 103 .24 14 24 56 API: 149 TI: 74 OLF Otis Y43 x OLF Miss TCI W118 Adj. BW: 90 lbs. • Adj. WW: 796 lbs. Otis has a phenomenal set of EPDs. This son of Otis also has great natural thickness and eye appeal.

OLF C69 12 2.3 80 133 .33 12 22 62 $API: 127 $TI: 76 HL Game Face 137A x OLF Miss Olie W126 Adj. BW: 97 lbs. • Adj. WW: 865 lbs. This calf is a tremendous performance powerhouse and is gaining on track to posting a very high ADG and yearling weight. If you like them big and stout and packed full of muscle, you will love this Game Face son.

BBS C50 6 4.2 84 130 .29 14 27 69 $API: 127 $TI: 76 RFS Lincoln Z95 x BBS Miss Gemini X13 Adj. BW: 100 lbs. • Adj. WW: 882 lbs. Homo Polled, Non-Dilutor. Dark cherry red with extra muscle expression. He has total outcross red genetics with performance EPDs in the top 1%.

Auctioneer: Joe Goggins

SALE DAY PHONE: 701-776-6393 OLF Reference Sires: OLF Otis Y43 MLC Mr. Justice W744 (Mr. J) BDV True Grit 11X DCR Mr. Beefmaker X13 WS Beefmaker R13 Traxs Rushmore X103 HL Game Face 137A Wheatland Ultimate Choice

BBS C11 4 5.4 101 159 .37 12 22 72 $API: 105 $TI: 79 CCR Wide Range 9005A x BBS Big J A49 Adj. BW: 108 lbs. • Adj. WW: 942 lbs. Homo Polled, Homo Black. Big time performance bull with growth EPDs that put him at the top of the entire breed. Dam ranked #1 WW and YW to ratio 123.

OLF C95

OLF C163

11 1.4 73 122 .30 13 29 65 $API: 137 $TI: 77 MLC Mr. Justice W744 x OLF Patriarchs Girl X150 Adj. BW: 91 lbs. • Adj. WW: 835 lbs. The Mr. J progeny have always been very popular because of their high performance and eye appeal. The Mr. J progeny also have great dispositions.

13 2.8 85 135 .31 14 26 69 $API: 139 $TI: 81 BDV True Grit 11X x OLF Lady J Y138 Adj. BW: 107 lbs. • Adj. WW: 882 lbs. This is our high weaning weight calf. Check out the tremendous growth EPDs on this package of performance and muscle.

BBS C55 6 3.1 77 118 .25 8 17 56 $API: 102 $TI: 69 LRX Wall Street 137A x MRL Miss 343X Adj. BW: 93 lbs. • Adj. WW: 929 lbs. Homo Polled. Sired by our new herd bull by Harvie Wallbanger. Dam is from McMillen Ranch, SK. Several Wall Street’s like him sell.

BBS True Justice B10 BDV True Grit 11X x BBS Miss Justice Z7 Our high-selling bull last year for $35,000. Thank you to Hart Simmentals, SD, and Genex. Brothers to him will sell.

Many bulls are being tested for Homozygous Polled and Black. View our catalog online at: www.simmental.org

BBS Reference Sires: BDV True Grit TESS Black Renegade MRL Ringman 112Z Kop True North 103Y RF Red Absolute 307A LRX Wall Street 137A RFS Lincoln Z95

Mark 701-331-3055 Joe 701-944-2732 jpbata@polarcomm.com 6322 Highway 35 Adams, North Dakota 58210

Curtis Olafson 13043 84th St. NE Edinburg, ND 58227 Performance 701-993-8240 701-265-2356 or 8450 Predictability colafson@polarcomm.com www.bataolafson.com Personal Service

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Percentage Bulls

Junior Calf Champion “KSU All Around 50C,” s. by WS All-Around Z35, exh. by Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. 14.7/72/101/10.8/52/-.23/.36/14/81

Junior Calf Champion “Conley GCC Shocker C19,” s. by Mr. TR Hammer 308A ET, exh. by Griswold and Conley, Stillwater, OK. 10.1/69/104/6.1/54/-.35/.36/126/73

Reserve Junior Champion “Optimizer 401B,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Austin Fink, Wamego, KS. 43.5/1.5/67/95/8.8/51/-.33/-.14/102/60 Reserve Junior Calf Champion “LSIG American Pride 1C,” s. by JF American Pride 0987X, exh. by Logan Sigmon, Berryville, AR. 10/64/99/9.8/54/-.28/.20/115/.70

Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Champion “HOC Brazos B117,” s. by FBFS Wheelman 649W, exh. by Hidden Oaks Cattle and Hoffman Ranch, Canton, TX. 43/7.1/68/96/8.9/46/-.28/.05/123/64

Reserve Grand Champion and Senior Calf Champion “WAGR Lightning 4909B,” s. by WAGR Lightning 214Z, exh. by Wager Cattle Co., Gettysburg, SD. 5/63/8./8.8/47/-.35/-.05/90/56

Grand Champion and Senior Champion “Harker’s Icon,” s. by HSF Better Than Ever, exh. by Circle M/Harker/Silver Towne Farms/Hudson Pines Farm, Rockwall, TX. 46.5/9.7/52/71/6.9/44/-.36/-.05/106/57

Reserve Senior Calf Champion “HHSF Samaje 1114B,” s. by ACC1 Hustler 2N, exh. by H&H Simmentals, Weatherford, OK. 12.3/56/76/2.7/48/-.45/-.01/108/58

Grand Champion and Junior Champion “GCC CM Stockbroker B005,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Griswold/Circle M, Rockwall, TX. 43.5/7.3/62/95/10.7/47/-.18/.22/111/64 Reserve Senior Champion “SAS Renowned A733,” s. by R Plus King of the Yukon, exh. by Bar QH Farms, Chandlerville, IL. 44.5/8.5/62/88/6.1/52/-.22/-.05/105/62

December ’15/January ’16

Reserve Junior Champion “STCC Womack 4042,” s. by Mr. HOC Broker, exh. by Trennepohl Farms/ Lawson Farms, Middletown, IN. 46/7.2/58/94/10/48/-.19/.16/106/61 u

NEW MEMBERS ARKANSAS

Rebecca Lasher

Rod Northrup

Terry Kupka

Bobby Bell

6593 W Old Rd 64 Huntingburg, IN 47542

61788 Seattle Rd Griswold, IA 51535

7700 South C Hwy Holt, MO 64048

PO Box 417 Hickory Plains, AR 72066

Webster Brothers

G&G Cattle Company

New Beginnings Cattle Co

Tanya McKellar

3662 W 400 N Crawfordsville, IN 47933

1354 190th St Keota, IA 52248

3115 Hwy 124 Fayette, MO 65248

RR 1 Box 201 Hattieville, AR 72063

Gilbert Family

Preston Show Cattle

Katie Webb

3501 E St Rd 18 Flora, IN 46929

907 450th St Swea City, IA 50590

Kleiboekers Clover Creek Farms

3564 Yuba Rd Heber Springs, AR 72543

Josh & Kristi Ausbrooks

Schoenrock Family Cattle

1857 Lumpkin Rd Loogootee, IN 47553

32906 280th St Le Mars, IA 51031

CALIFORNIA Joe Santos PO Box N Gilroy, CA 95021

Foxwood Cattle 20654 Sasia Rd Tehachapi, CA 93561

Strasburger Show Cattle 6517 N 500 W Earl Park, IN 47942

Dykstra Cattle 10237 S 400 W Romney, IN 47981

Delbert Kramer

KANSAS J&N Ranch 25332 Wolcott Rd Leavenworth, KS 66048

Rootring Farms 308 E Highway 16 Olsburg, KS 66520

CONNECTICUT

4646 E 450 S Rushville, IN 47006

C&J Farms

Rininger Show Stock

KENTUCKY

6190 West 330 South New Palestine, IN 46163

Quality Seedstock Company

110 West High St East Hampton, CT 06424

FLORIDA Jerrels Show Cattle 7830 Campbell Rd Bronson, FL 32621

Double P Ranch 2803 Rws Ranch Rd Davenport, FL 33837

GEORGIA Avamar Farms 324 Newman Collins Rd Martin, GA 30557

Thurman & Mary Rice 2068 S Friendship Dr Paragon, IN 46166

Josh & Carl Cox 5514 S 800 E Lafayette, IN 47905

800 T McReynolds Rd Quality, KY 42256

George W Thompson 4002 Hwy 1344 Calvin, KY 40813

Melinda M Van Arsdall

Onyx Cattle Company LLC

2518 Devils Hollow Rd Frankfort, KY 40601

2309 W Clark Rd Kingman, IN 47952

LOUISIANA

French Family Farm

Kyle Austin Guidry

16500 Mogan Ridge Rd Leopold, IN 47551

PO Box 268 Estherwood, LA 70534

14272 Hwy 97 Stotts City, MO 65756

Full Circle Farms 110 Tower Rd Highlandville, MO 65669

Raithel Cattle Company 22210 Audrain Rd 982 Mexico, MO 65265

MONTANA Oconnor Land & Livestock 746 Pine Creek Rd Plevna, MT 59344

NEBRASKA Cast Cattle Company 78364 Rd 451 Ansley, NE 68814

H&E Cattle Co 55952 Hwy 275 Norfolk, NE 68701

Miller Cattle Company 62272 Hwy 136 Tecumseh, NE 68450

Baldwin Cattle Co 55634 836th Rd Norfolk, NE 68701

Brent Meister

ILLINOIS

9538 W State Rd 32 Lapel, IN 46051

MAINE

928 E Grove West Point, NE 68788

Daugherty Show Cattle

Orchard Hill Simmentals

Justin Svehla

Kevin Kane 250 South Hall St Roseville, IL 61473

3062 S Co Rd 350 W Sullivan, IN 47882

29 Farm Rd Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426

Gajewski Farms Simmental

Andy Knepp

764 West Lebanon Nashville, IL 62263

MICHIGAN

3572 E Pierceton Road Warsaw, IN 46580

Andrew Morren

Lauren A Adcock

Cody Musser

48 N Stone Rd Hesperia, MI 49421

NEW YORK

2350e 1900 N Rd Moweaqua, IL 62550

7452 West 500 North Earl Park, IN 47942

G&G Cattle Company

Hoelscher Show Cattle

Smittys Simmental

Weller Farms

5937 Bethel Rd Louisville, IL 62858

6674 Co Rd 9 Garrett, IN 46738

Spittler Show Cattle

Lowry Cattle Company

9852 E 250th Rd Paris, IL 61944

8186 W Old St Rd 67 Paragon, IN 46166

Bear Creek Cattle Company 404 Webster St Palmer, IL 62556

Ed Beef 725 E Washington St Maroa, IL 61756

Simmermon Farms

IOWA

Brian Doser Cattle Company

3517 E St Rd 42 Cloverdale, IN 46120

PO Box 52 Zearing, IA 50278

December ’15/January ’16

NORTH CAROLINA

Jerad Brown

Hugh Cummings

28618 County Rd 25 S Peterson, MN 55962

PO Box 3007 Burlington, NC 27215

Flanagan Farms

NORTH DAKOTA

L&L Simmental

Sinclair Cattle Company

MINNESOTA

2213 177th St West Point, IA 52656 1308 130th St. Lu Verne, IA 50560

30097 205th Ave Columbus, NE 68601

8300 Feddick Rd 2 Hamburg, NY 14075

36554 620th Ave Bluffton, MN 56518

INDIANA

320 Ranch LLC

16140 Park Lake Rd East Lansing, MI 48823

Holtkamp Cattle Co

Kohlhaas Cattle

2106 Rd 10 Clarkson, NE 68629

13478 340th St Ulen, MN 56585

MISSOURI Sunny View Farms 38766 Rocky Branch Rd Latham, MO 65050

Ian Hall 30601 30th Ave NW Berthold, ND 58718

OHIO Crooked Creek Farms 59222 Patch Rd New Concord, OH 43762

Durban Cattle Company

Rock Bluff Ranch

4269 St Rt 29 W Jefferson, OH 43162

13676 Cedar Rock Pkwy Crawford, TX 76638

Double D Farm

Carl Low

8035 Main St Adamsville, OH 43802

9602 Taxi Way Dr Granbury, TX 76048

OKLAHOMA Christopher Renfrow PO Box 612 Pawhuska, OK 74056

Mickey Peck 10453 N 2060 Rd Canute, OK 73626

Bar 7 Dewitt PO Box 132 Hominy, OK 74035

Hill-Top Ranch 310 CR 328 Eastland, TX 76448

Charlie Phillip 129 Phillip Rd Boerne, TX 78006

Sabryna Scott 23716 Hwy 105 Sour Lake, TX 77659

Marcel Fischbacher

Simpson Ranch

10818 FM 2589 Dumas, TX 79029

13933 Sterlington Edmond, OK 73013

UTAH

OREGON

Sorensen Angus Ranch

44 Cattle

5626 South 4800 West Lake Shore, UT 84660

36288 Carnahan Lane Richland, OR 97870

VIRGINIA

PENNSYLVANIA

Double Shot Cattle Company

Brent Nice

3170 Dellinger Acres Edinburg, VA 22824

38 Pleasant View Rd Halifax, PA 17032

WEST VIRGINIA

SOUTH DAKOTA Drew Edleman 18958 429th Ave. Willow Lake, SD 57278

Amanda Kammerer 22196 Elk Vale Rd Rapid City, SD 57701

Butler Farms 2473 Arden Nollville Rd Inwood, WV 25428

Garrick Morgan Rt 2 Box 377A Ronceverte, WV 24970

J L Tennant

Tim Anderson

140 Whistler Run Rd Burton, WV 26562

2229 10th St Apt 16b Brookings, SD 57006

WISCONSIN

Taylor Sinkie

Wetenkamp Farms

22265 361st Ave Gann Valley, SD 57341

5311 S Union Rd Manitowoc, WI 54220

TENNESSEE Running Springs Cattle Co 7509 Nolensville Rd Nolensville, TN 37135

Hank Kemmer 1337 Kemmer Rd Crossville, TN 38555

TEXAS La Arenosa Ranch 27 FM 3073 Hebbronville, TX 78361

Gildford, MT • 406-376-3109 www.millersimmental.com www.bullsofthebigsky.com

Bockhop Livestock 25734 Cottage Inn Dr. Belmont, WI 53510

Wedig Cattle 15482 Dublin Rd Darlington, WI 53530

Cook Family Cattle W9348 Christie Rd Darien, WI 53114

Clayton Cattle Company 26617 Lindholm Lane Belmont, WI 53510

3C Ranch

WYOMING

9720 Camp Bowie Ft Worth, TX 76116

Deep Creek Land & Livestock LLC

Justin & Anna Harland

1643 Upton Fairview Rd Newcastle, WY 82701 u

241 West FM 71 Mt Pleasant, TX 75455

Miller Simmentals

December ’15/January ’16

ASA FEE SCHEDULE DNA Services Contact ASA For Testing Kits DNA SNP (PV, ET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 HD and SNP (PV, AI Sire, Donor Dam) . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 LD and SNP (PV ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 Horned/Polled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Contractural Arachnodactyly (CA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

Developmental Duplication (DD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25 Tibial Hemimelia (TH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Pulmonary Hypoplasia W/Anasarca (PHA) . . . . . . . . . $25 Osteopetrosis (OS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 Coat Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 PMel (Diluter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 BVD-PI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5

Spring 2016 THE Enrollment If you miss the Deadline (December 15) . . . every animal on your preliminary inventory will be enrolled for $16 each. Spring THE Submitted by Option A (TR) Enrollment submitted by member

December 15

See Late-Enrollment if after December 15

*Late-Enrollment

*Late-Enrollment If you miss the December 15 deadline and were enrolled for Spring 2015: All of your dams on the preliminary inventory generated by ASA will be enrolled in Option A at $16.00 each. Members will have until February 1, to make adjustments to their inventory (the same way as enrolling) including a choice to change from Option A to Option B or C. (THE fees will be adjusted if you change to Option B or C within the 30 days).

Option B (SR)

Option C

$7.50

$15

Note: If adjustments are not made by February 1, your preliminary inventory will be accepted as is (including enrolled in Option A, regardless of previous year’s option). There is a $1.00 late-enrollment fee that will not be refunded.

Re-Enrollment Would you like to re-join the Total Herd Enrollment program? $35/per animal (up to $350) plus enrollment fees. A member who has dropped out of THE and wishes to return, may do so for the next enrollment season. Re-enrollment fee is $35 per animal (maximum of $350) plus enrollment fees. Non-THE registration fees will apply to the season(s) when a member did not participate in THE.

American Simmental Association Fees Membership Initiation Fee: Junior Membership Initiation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50 Prefix Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

Within 60 calendar days of sale . . . . . . . . . . $10

Annual Service Fee (ASF): Single Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 Multiple Memberships at the same address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160 Junior Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

Registration Fees: Registration Fees enrolled in THE Enrolled in THE — Option A . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge Enrolled in Opt B or C <10 months . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 Enrolled in Opt B or C ≥10 months <15 months . . $40 Enrolled in Opt B or C ≥15 months . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

Transfer Fees: First Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge Subsequent Transfers

Adult Membership Initiation Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160

December ’15/January ’16

Over 60 calendar days after sale . . . . . . . . . $30

Additional Transactions: Priority Processing (not including shipping or mailing) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25

Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5

Registration Foreign/Foundation Fees: Register Foreign/Foundation Cow . . . . . . . . . $17 Register Foreign/Foundation Bull. . . . . . . . . . $25

Registration Fees not enrolled in THE: Non-THE <10 months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42 Non-THE ≥10 months <15 months . . . . . . . . $52 Non-THE ≥15 months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62

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.51

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.22

.14

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.27

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.34

54.0

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Stay

DOC

.40

13.8

SVF Steel Force S701 Dam: Long’s Miss Sweet Treat Long’s Miss Sweets

.28

7.0

MCE

Maternal

Semen available through owners and Cattle Visions

Conventional Semen $50/unit

Sexed Heifer Semen $200/5ml • $125/3ml

Hook’s Shear Force 38K Sire: Long’s Shear Pleasure MCM 514R

ASA Sire Evaluation, as of 8.24.15

.68

.48

ACC

EPD

9.4 -0.9 66.2

Trait

Direct CW

.43

20.3

Fat

.36

.20

0.23 -.044

Marb

.25

.97

REA

Shr

.34

-.59

125.8 71.1

API

$ Index

ASA#: 2668223 PB SM

■ Jack’s offspring creates excitement and demands value. ■ Most impressive sire group this year, powerful with great eye appeal! ■ With 316 progeny reported his calving ease # changed from a 7 to a 9 and his birth wt. from 2 to a -0.9. Light birth weights with extreme vigor. ■ Amazing fertility. Most impressive bull to ever freeze sexed semen, more than double the average of freezable units. ■ Uniquely produces both valuable bulls and high-quality females that are in great demand. ■ An impressive EPD profile.

.24

-.38

Carcass

Homozygous Black Homozygous Polled

Six Bar R Roger Allen 715-684-9222 rogerallen1230@gmail.com Jared Royer 573-489-2900 Long’s Simmentals Rob Long 641-344-3028 or 641-344-5085

Trennepohl Farms Jeff 765-620-0733 Scott 765-620-1700 Grand View Cattle Co. Jeff and Christa Wiarda AKA Andy and Katy Allen

Long’s Sweet Treat • ASA# 2545739 One Eyed Jack’s mother, owned by B Good Farms. All Great Herd Sires Have Tremendous Cows Behind Them.

6/R AKA A Lotta Jack C316 • ASA# 2995804 High-Selling Lot in S/R AKA Deal Me In Sale, purchased by Eugene Dellinger Family.

STCC Ms. One Eyed Star 501C ASA# 3014231 • A High-Selling lot in Trennepohl’s Right By Design Sale, sold to Brad Horner Family.

STCC Ms. Serena’s Treat 010C • ASA# 3014219 High-Selling lot at Trennepohl’s Right By Design Sale, purchased by Prospect Cattle Company.

Diamond D Fancy • ASA# 3020171 High-Selling fancy heifer privately for Diamond D, sold to Kevin Finton Family.

Long’s The Player • ASA# 3030191 High-Selling private treaty bull of Long’s Simmentals. Owners: Haley Farms, Ferguson Show Cattle, Top Hat Simmentals, Jared Royer, Ben Williamson and Long’s Simmentals.

DATE BOOK DECEMBER 28 28-29

DECEMBER 2015

JANUARY 2016

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Bruhn Cattle “Incredible Female” Sale — Dunlap, IA St. Nick’s Eggstravaganza #3 — www.dponlinesales.com (pg. 4)

JANUARY 2016 2 16 16 18

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The Royal Edge — Ames, IA (pg. 55) SimMagic On Ice — Denver, CO (pgs. 29, 39, 43) University of Florida Bull Test Sale — Greenwood, FL National Western "The One-Volume XXIII" Sale — Denver, CO (pgs. 10-11, 20, 29, 31, 32, 35, 39, 43) Wild Wild West Simmental Sale — Brighton, CO (pg. IFC) Fort Worth Stock Show – Jr. Simmental and Jr. Simbrah Shows — Ft. Worth, TX Strand SimAngus Bull Sale — Platte, SD (Dec. Calendar) Cattlemen’s Choice Embryo Sale, www.dponlinesales.com (pg. 4) Sioux Empire Farm Show and Sale — Sioux Falls, SD Fort Worth Stock Show – PB Simmental, Percentage Simmental and Simbrah Shows Ft. Worth, TX Double J Farms' 42nd Annual Private Treaty Simmental Bid Bull Sale — Garretson, SD (pg. 6) Forster Farms 37th Annual Production Sale — Smithfield, NE (Jan. Calendar) J&C Simmentals’ 21st Annual Bull Sale — West Point, NE (pgs. 45, 59) Triangle J Ranch Annual Production Sale — Miller, NE (pg. 59)

FEBRUARY 1 1 1-2 3 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8-9 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15

36th Annual Gateway "Breeding Value" Bull Sale — Lewistown, MT Lehrman Family Simmentals’ Private Treaty Sale — Spencer, SD Sloup Customer Appreciation Online Sale — dponlinesales.com (pg. 4) Begger's Diamond V Big Sky Genetic Source Bull Sale — Wibaux, MT (pg. 58, Jan. Cal.) Stavick Simmental's 16th Annual King of the Range Bull Sale — Aberdeen, SD Black Hills Stock Show and Sale — Rapid City, SD Klain Simmental Ranch’s 34th Annual Production Sale — Turtle Lake, ND Loonan Stock Farm’s 41st Anniversary Production Sale — Corning, IA Olrich/Felt Farms Bred Heifer Sale — West Point, NE (pg. 59) Prickly Pear Simmentals “Made in Montana Sale” — Helena, MT (pgs. 24, 58) Ruby Cattle Company’s Simmental Performance Bull Sale — Lamoni, IA Springer Simmental's Sale of Value Based Genetics — Decorah, IA (pg. 67) Blue River Gang’s 33rd Production Sale — Rising City, NE Hartman Cattle Company’s Simmental Bull Sale — Tecumseh, NE (pg. 79) Benda Ranch Simmentals’ Annual Production Sale — Kimball, SD (pg. 65) Dakota Power Bull Sale — Valley City, ND Edge of the West Bull and Female Sale — Mandan, ND (Jan. Calendar) Sweet Divas Online Embryo Sale — www.dponlinesales.com (pg. 4) Werning Cattle Company’s Production Sale — Emery, SD (pg. 75) River Creek Farms 26th Annual Production Sale — Manhattan, KS (pg. 53, Jan. Cal.) Wilkinson Farms Breeding for the Future Sale — Napoleon, ND (Feb. Calendar) Bichler-Johnson’s 12th Annual “Quality Not Quantity” Production Sale — Linton, ND Hart Simmental Beef Builder Bull Sale — Frederick, SD Lassle Ranch Simmentals’ 23rd Annual Production Sale — Glendive, MT (pg. 93) Bata/Olafson 19th Annual Joint Simmental Bull and Female Sale — Rugby, ND (pg. 91) Hart Simmentals’ Beef Builder Bull Sale — Frederick, SD Hook Farms and Clear Springs Cattle Co. "Bred for Balance" Sale — Tracy, MN TNT Simmentals’ 31st Annual “Genetic Explosion” Sale — Almont, ND (Feb. Calendar) Watertown Winter Farm Show and Sale — Watertown, SD Bar CK Cattle Company’s Bred for Profit Sale — Culver, OR (Feb. Calendar) Berger’s Herdmasters’ SimAngus™ Hybrid Bull Sale — North Platte, NE Dixie National Simmental Sale — Jackson, MS (pg. 56) Grass-Lunning Simmentals’ Bulls-Eye Bonanza Sale — LeRoy, MN Kenner Simmentals' 20th Annual Production Sale — Leeds, ND (pg. 44, Feb. Calendar) Everyone Loves A Jewel Sale — www.dponlinesales.com (pg. 4) Houck Rock Creek Ranch Spring Private Treaty Bull Sale — Allen, KS Rydeen Farms 18th Annual "Vision" Sale — Clearbrook, MN Bulls of the Big Sky — Billings, MT (pg. 58, Feb. Calendar) Iowa Beef Expo Simmental Sale — Des Moines, IA (pg. 77)

(Continued on page 100) December ’15/January ’16

Ellingson Legacy M229 x Ellingson HRD Rock A3029

WS Prime Beef Z8 x Ellingson Ms. Dakota Z252

WS Beef King W107 x Ellingson Ms. Gunner U826

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

13 1.9 70 105 .22 8 20 Adj. BW: 94 lbs. • Adj. WW: 782 lbs.

14 .4 81 117 .22 14 18 Adj. BW: 107 lbs. • Adj. WW: 829 lbs.

9 4.4 82 108 .16 14 20 Adj. BW: 96 lbs. • Adj. WW: 781 lbs.

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WS Beef Maker R13 x Ellingson Top Gun X17 EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

9 3.5 85 123 .24 9 21 Adj. BW: 99 lbs. • Adj. WW: 862 lbs.

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Saturday, February 20, 2016 • 1:00 pm CST Rugby Livestock Auction, Rugby. ND

2015 Fall EPDs pulled 12.1.15

Selling: 80 Simmental and SimAngusTM Yearling Bulls 40 Open Heifers / Show Prospects 8 Bred Heifers Other sires include: Remington Lock N Load 54U, Wheatland Bull 680S, LFE BS Lewis 322U, Dikemans Sure Bet 36R, Hooks Shear Force 38K, Ellingson Klondike Y123, Nichols Legacy G151, R Plus Hard Rock 15X and Ellingson Top Gun X12. Bulls will be SEMEN TESTED and GUARANTEED BREEDERS. Ellingson Dominator W905 x Ellingson Ms. Joker N399 EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

8 3.7 72 106 .21 13 24 Adj. BW: 104 lbs. • Adj. WW: 865 lbs.

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For catalogs and information:

Terry Ellingson & Family Phone: 701-384-6225 Cell: 701-741-3045 Sale Day Phone: 701-776-6393

SVS Captain Morgan 11Z x Ellingson Ms. Gunner U853

Ellingson Ebony Z205 x Ellingson Nophalt T731

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

5 5 74 112 .23 12 22 Adj. BW: 106 lbs. • Adj. WW: 869 lbs.

8 3.1 76 129 .33 11 23 Adj. BW: 109 lbs. • Adj. WW: 835 lbs.

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5065 125th Ave. NE • Dahlen, ND 58224

email: tellings@polarcomm.com Guest Consignors: McDonald Farms, Inkster, ND • 701-248-3654 Strommen Simmentals, Arthur, ND • 701-967-8320

The catalog and updated information (homozygous polled test, ultrasound and scrotal measurements) will be available online.

Harvie JDF Wallbanger 111X x Ellingson Ms. Ganuff 02K

SVS Captain Morgan 11Z x Ellingson Ms. Force U825

EPDs: CE BW WW YW ADG MCE Milk MWW $API $TI

5 4.1 76 129 .33 9 19 Adj. BW: 98 lbs. • Adj. WW: 873 lbs.

9 .9 63 92 .18 12 27 Adj. BW: 110 lbs. • Adj. WW: 877 lbs.

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www.ellingsonsimmentals.com or www.simmental.org

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FEBRUARY 2016

COW SENSE

MARCH 2016

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Listed below are ten questions designed to test your knowledge of the beef industry. Elite: 9-10 correct; Superior: 7-8; Excellent: 5-6; Fair: 3-4; Poor: 1-2.

FEBRUARY 16 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 20-28 20 20 20 21 22-23 22 24 24 25-28 25 27 27 27-3/5 27 27 27 27 28 29 29-3/1

(CONT.) Quandt Brothers/VJT Ranch “Power By Design” Private Treaty Sale — Oakes, ND Dakota Xpress Annual Bull and Female Sale — Mandan, ND (pg. 58) Mader Ranches 27th Annual Bull Power and Select Female Sale — Carstairs, AB R&R Cattle Company’s Annual Bull and Female Production Sale — Chamberlain, SD (pg. 73) Cow Camp Ranch’s Spring Bull Sale — Lost Springs, KS (pg. 53) 29th Annual Kappes Simmental “Maternally Driven Performance Delivered Bull and Bred Heifer Sale — Aberdeen, SD. 7P Ranch’s Annual Spring Bull Sale — Tyler, TX (pg. 27) Dixson Farms, Inc., Private Treaty Sale and Open House — Atwood, KS Ellingson Simmentals Annual Production Sale — Rugby, ND (pgs. 58, 99) Kentucky Beef Expo Simmental Sale — Louisville, KY (pg. 56) Nebraska Cattlemen's Classic Simmental Show and Sale — Kearney, NE Rhodes Angus Open House Bull Sale — Carlinville, IL Sandy Acres Simmental’s Bull Sale — Creighton, NE (pg. 59) Yon Family Farms’ Performance Tested Bull and Female Sale — Ridge Spring, SC Trauernicht Simmental’s Nebraska Platinum Standard Bull Sale — Beatrice, NE Family Traditions Online Embryo Sale — www.dponlinesales.com (pg. 4) Ludvigson Stock Farms’ Dakota Bull and Female Sale — Center, ND C Diamond Simmentals’ 1st Annual Sale — Dawson, ND (Jan. Calendar) Chestnut Angus Annual Bull Sale — Pipestone, MN Illinois Beef Expo — Springfield, IL Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale — Springfield, IL 3J Simmental SimAngus™ and Angus Complete Dispersal — Calhoun, GA Gold Bullion Group’s 14th Annual Sale — Wamego, KS Hofmann Simmental Farms' "Buy Your Way" Bull Sale — Clay Center, KS Mid-America Simmental Sale — Springfield, IL (pg. 56) Minnesota State Simmental Sale — Cannon Falls, MN Pigeon Mountain Spring Bull Sale — Rome GA Sunset View Farms' Family Traditions Bull Sale — Auburn, KY Pro-Char, Johnson’s, Triangle Stock Farm 5th Annual Bull Sale — Glenevis, AB Bar 5 Stock Farms’ Spring Online Bull Sale — www.bar5.com Hudson Pines Farm Embryo Sale, Round III — www.dponlinesales.com (pg. 4)

1. If a heterozygous polled bull is mated to a heterozygous polled cow, what percent of their progeny would you expect to be horned?

2. What is the off-test weight of a bull that started a 150-day feed test at 750 pounds and gained 3.25 pounds per day?

3. Which mating system concentrates inheritance of one or more outstanding ancestors in the pedigree?

4. What is the term that defines an animal’s condition when its temperature is below normal?

5. Any feed constituent that functions in the support of life is known by what term?

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Double Bar D Farms’ “Best of Both Worlds” Bull and Select Female Sale — Grenfell, SK (pg. July Calendar) Hill’s Ranch Bull Sale — Stanford, MT Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Simmental/Simbrah Show — Houston, TX Janssen Farms’ “JF Scalebuster” Bull Sale — Dunlap, IA (pg. 52) Mertens Cattle Company’s Production Sale — Milbank, SD Eichacker Simmentals' Annual Bull Sale — Salem, SD (pg. 6) KSU’s Annual Legacy Sale — Manhattan, KS LaBatte Simmentals’ 36th Annual Bull and Female Sale — Moose Jaw, SK Snake River Bull Test Sale — Jerome, ID Cason’s Pride and Joy Production Sale — Russell, IA Flying H Genetics ‘Roughage N’ Ready’ Bull Sale — Arapahoe, NE RS&T Simmentals, LLC Bull Sale — Savannah, MO Trinity Farms' Generations of Excellence Sale, Ellensburg, WA (pgs. 51, 105, Mar. Cal.) Walsh Simmental’s Bull Sale — Hubbard, NE Open 8 Genetics’ Inaugural Bull Sale — Charlo, MT Lechleiter Simmentals’ 28th Annual Bull Sale — Loma, CO, 26 12th Annual Cattleman’s Kind Bull Sale — San Saba, TX Schmig Simmental Ranch’s 33rd Annual Production Sale — Stockholm, SD 74-51 Cattle Company’s Red Dirt Bull Sale, Marshall, OK (pg. 53) Quest of the West Cattle Sale — Spanish Fork, UT Carcass Performance Partners 14th Annual Bull Sale — Lucedale, MS Gonsior Simmentals’ Production Sale — Fullerton, NE Great Lakes Beef Connection Bull Sale — Clare, MI Tennessee Beef Agribition — Lebanon, TN WSA Spring Spectacular Sale — Lancaster, WI JS Simmentals’ Spring Online Embryo Sale — www.dponlinesales.com (pg. 4) Keller Broken Heart Ranch Annual Production Sale — Mandan, ND (pg. 58, Mar. Cal.)

u December ’15/January ’16

6. Which of a cow’s four stomach compartments has the largest capacity?

7. Where was the 2014 National Classic held?

8. What term refers to beef products, which are flaked and formed, sliced and formed, or section and formed?

9. ASA’s has had six CEOs in its 46 years. Name them in order.

10. Veal is beef from calves younger than what age?

Answers:

1. 25%; 2. 1,237.5 pounds (150 x 3.25 +750); 3. Linebreeding; 4. Hypothermia; 5. Nutrient; 6. The rumen; 7. Louisville; 8. Restructured; 9. Dale Lynch, Don Vaniman, Earl Peterson, Brian Kitchen, Jerry Lipsey, and Wade Shafer; 10. Six months.

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AD INDEX 3C Christensen Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7451 Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 7P Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ABS Global, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 6 Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 48 Affordable Full-Color Catalogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103, January 2017 Calendar Ahlberg Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC AJSA National Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 77 AKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Alabama Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Allied Genetic Resources. . . . . . . . . 27, 63, 87, 101, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January, February Calendar Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch LLC . . . . . . . . . IFC, 51 American Junior Simmental Association (AJSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, May Calendar American Live Stock Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 57 American Simmental Association . . . . 32, 33, 46, 57 American Simmental-Simbrah Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36, 37, 55 ART-JEN Simmental Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 ASA Board Member Wives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ASA Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ASA DNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 97 ASA Performance Advocate. . . . . 50, 53, 58, 64, 91 ASA Publication, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 103, January 2017 Calendar B & R Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Bar 5 Simmental Stock Farms Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bar CK Cattle Company. . . . . 52, February Calendar Bar QH Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 67, 71 Bata Brothers Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 91 Baxley Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Begger’s Diamond V . . . . . . . . 58, January Calendar Benda Ranch Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 65 Beshears Simmentals . . . . . . . . 39, August Calendar Bessler Inc, James F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Best of the Barns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Big East, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Calendar Birdwell, James M., Auctioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Blackford Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 61 Blue River Gang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bois d’Arc Land & Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Bouchard Livestock International . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Bovine Elite, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Brant Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bridle Bit Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Brink Fleckvieh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Broadway Cattle Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Brooks Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Brush Country Bulls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Buckles & Banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Bulls of the Big Sky . . . . . . . . 58, February Calendar Buzzard Hollow Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 C Diamond Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . January Calendar C-Mor Beef Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 61 Campbell Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Canada Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Canadian Simmental Country Magazine . . . . . . . 48 Carcass Merit Program (CMP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Cattle In Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Cattle In Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cattle Visions . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 25, 41, 48, 61, 71, 97, 108, IBC CattleMax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Circle 3 Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Clear Water Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Clover Valley Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Colorado Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Colorado Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Colorado State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 54 Conover Auction Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Conover, Al, Auctioneer & Sale Management . . . . 49 Continental Livestock Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Cow Camp Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 53, 107 CUP Lab Centralized Ultrasound Processing . . . . . 93 Dakota Xpress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Diamond H Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dickinson Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Dickinson Simmental and Angus Ranch . . . . . . . . 53 Dixson Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dorran, Steve, Auctioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 79 Double Bar D Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July Calendar Double J Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Double M Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 DP Online Sales, LLC . . . . . . . . 4, 86, June Calendar DP Sales Management, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC , 56, 60, 86, June Calendar DVAuction . . IFC, 24, 44, 91, 99, February Calendar Eberspacher Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . 29, 31, 75, November, December Calendar Edge of the West . . January, January 2017 Calendar Ediger Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Eggersman Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August Calendar Eichacker Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ekstrum Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ellingson Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 99 Felt Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Ferguson Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Field of Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August Calendar Filegonia Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Finch Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Flittie Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Florida Simmental Association . . . . . . . July Calendar Ford’s Double S Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Forster Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, January Calendar Gateway Simmental & Lucky Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . 57 GeneSeek a Neogen Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Genex Cooperative, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Gengenbach Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Gerdes Show Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Gibbs Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 63, 107 Gold Bullion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Graesser Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Grand View Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Grass-Lunning Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Gunn Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Haley Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Harker’s Simmentals . . . . . . . . . 51, August Calendar Harl, Tracy Auction Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Hart Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hartman Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Have you Herd? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hecksel Simmental Farm . . . . . . November Calendar High-Bred Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hilbrands Cattle Company. . . . . November Calendar Hilbrands Simmentals . . . . . . . . November Calendar Hill, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hobbs Farms Cattle . . . . . . . . . 20, August Calendar

Hofmann Simmental Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Hook Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 107 Hopewell Views Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 HRM Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hudson Pines – Hayes Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Hudson Pines Farm. . . . . . . . . BC, October Calendar Illinois Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Indiana Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Indiana Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 International Livestock Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 54 Iowa Beef Expo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Iowa Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Iowa Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Irvine Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November Calendar J & C Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 59 J Bar J Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Jacobs, Roger, Auctioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Janssen Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 52 Jass Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Jensen Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Jewels of the Northland . . . . . . . November Calendar Jones Show Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 JRW Farms, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April Calendar JS Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Kaelberer Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Kansas Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Kappes Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Kaser Brothers Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Keller Broken Heart Ranch . . . . . 58, March Calendar Kenner Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 58, February Calendar Kentucky Farm Bureau Beef Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Kimballs Few Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Kitzerow Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Knezek Simmental Simbrah Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Koch Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Kreis, Ron, Auctioneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Krieger Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 57 Lassle Ranch Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Learns Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . November Calendar Lehrman Family Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Lewis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Little Creek Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Little Sioux Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 LiveAuctions.TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 77 Livestock Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49 Lone Tree Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Long’s Simmentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 LRW Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . September Calendar Lucas Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 98 Madluke Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Martin Cattle Sales, Larry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Martin Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 58 McDonald Farms of ND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 McDonald Farms of VA . . . . . . . . 38, April Calendar Mel Boehland Cattle Co. . . . . . . November Calendar Mid America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Miller Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 95 Miller, Bruce, Auctioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Minnesota Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Missing Rail Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Mississippi Simmental Simbrah Association. . . . . . 86 Mississippi-Dixie National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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AD INDEX (Continued) Missouri Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mitchell Lake Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Montana Simmental Association . . 62, May Calendar Montana Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Monte Christo Ranch & Investments . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Morrison, Myra Neal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mueller Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 National Western Stock Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FC, 10, 20, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 43, 50, 54 Nebraska Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, October Calendar Nebraska Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 New York Simmental Association. . . August Calendar NLC Simmental Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 North American Fullblood Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . 60 North Carolina Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . 59 North Dakota Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Oak Meadow Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Ohio Beef Expo Eastern Spring Simmental Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Ohio Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Oklahoma Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Olafson Brothers Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 91 Old 6 Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 One Sale, The . . . . . . . . . 10, 20, 31, 32, 35, 39, 43 Oregon Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 ORIgen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Oval F Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Owen Bros. Cattle Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Parker Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Pelton Simmental/Red Angus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Pender Bros.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Prairie Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 51, August Calendar Premium Sourced Cattle, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Prickly Pear Simmental Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 58 Purdue University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Quandt Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 R&R Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 R&R Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Reavis Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Red Hill Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Rhodes Angus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Rincker Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Ritchey Livestock ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 River Creek Farms. . . . . . . . . . 53, January Calendar Rock Creek Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Rockhill Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February Calendar Rocky Hollow Farm Simmental Cattle . . . . . . . . . . 60 Rocky Knoll Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . November Calendar Rolfes Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Royal Edge, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Royer, Jared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Rust Mountain View Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 RX Simbrah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Safety Zone Calf Catchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sales Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sandy Acres Simmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Sargeant Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Secondino Krieger, Jame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 57 Select Sires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 107 Shenandoah Valley Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Sherwoood Cattle Co. . . . . . . . . November Calendar Shipman, Jered, Auctioneer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, LLC . . . . . . . . 35, 37, 59 Silver Towne Farms . . . . . . . . 3, September Calendar SimGenetics Profit Through Science . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SimMagic on Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 39, 43 SimTalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Six Bar R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Slate Farms & Cattle Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Sloup Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Smith Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 South Dakota Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Southern New England Simmental Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Calendar Southwestern Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Springer Simmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 52, 67 Stanley Martins Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Steaks Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Stevens Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Strand SimAngus. . . . . . . . . . . . December Calendar Strommen Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Sullivan Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sunflower Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Superior Productions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 T-Heart Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Tennessee Beef Agribition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Tennessee Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Texas Simmental & Simbrah Breeders . . . . . . . . . . 51 the Register . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 2016 Calendar Insert Thomas Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Timberland Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 TNT Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . 38, February Calendar Top Hat Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Total Herd Enrollment (THE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 51, 52, 58, 59, 65, February Calendar Traxinger Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

tReg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Trennepohl Family Farms . . . . . 51, 97, Calendar BC Triangle J Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Trinity Farms . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 105, March Calendar Triple Z Simmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 UltraInsights Processing Lab Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Virginia Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Volk Livestock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Washington Simmental Breeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Wellman Cattle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Werning Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 75 Wesner Livestock Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Western Cattle Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Whispering Oaks Simmentals . . . . . August Calendar White Farms, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 53 Wild, Wild West Simmental Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Wildberry Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Wilkinson Farms Simmentals . . . . February Calendar Williams Cattle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Williams Land & Cattle Auction Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Willis Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 62 Zeis Simmentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Mr. Hoc Broker C623

By Mr. NLC Upgrade EPDs: CE: 5 $API: 125 $TI: 72

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By SS Ebony’s Grandmaster EPDs: CE: 5 $API: 129 $TI: 62

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: -1 $API: 97 $TI: 57

Long’s Shear Envy Y34

STF Shocking Dream SJ14 Fitz POL Blazon B1203

OBCC King Pin W42Y

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CSCX Bandwagon 513A

TLLC One Eyed Jack 15Z

WC No Remorse 763Y

W/C Lock Down 206Z

By TJSC Optimus Prime EPDs: CE: 4 $API: 95 $TI: 61

By Long’s Shear Pleasure EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 126 $TI: 71

By Yardley High Regard W242 EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 113 $TI: 57

By Lock N Load EPDs: CE: 16 $API: 158 $TI: 84

SimAngusTM

GCC Whizard 125W

Long’s Steel Shot X21

W/C United 956Y

By SVF Steel Force S701 EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 112 $TI: 59

By SVF Steel Force S701 EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 116 $TI: 57

By TNT Tuition By 3C Macho M450 BZ EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 143 $TI: 92 EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 120 $TI: 74

WLTR Renegade 40U ET

SimAngusTM

R Plus Reload 2006Z

KLS Halfblood X217

By R Plus Hard Rock (outcross) By SP The Answer 813 EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 114 $TI: 65 EPDs: CE: 17 $API: 151 $TI: 74

SimAngusTM

CLO Captain America 704Y

WLE Quota U547

By CNS Pays to Dream T759 EPDs: CE: 14 $API: 128 $TI: 63

By SVF/NJC Built Right N48 EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 121 $TI: 66

Angus

TJSC 152A “Vindication”

WS Stepping Stone B44

Silveiras Style 9303

SP The Answer 813

By Flying B Cut Above EPDs: CE: 5 $API: 106 $TI: 62

By WS A Step Up X27 EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 126 $TI: 69

By Gambles Hot Rod EPDs: CE: 18 $API: 138 $TI: 63

By SAV Final Answer 0035 EPDs: CE: 22 $API: 145 $TI: 69

2015 Fall EPDs pulled 8.12.15

GLS/JS Sure Shot Y18

LLSF Pays To Believe ZU194 K-LER Make It Rain 696S

STF Royal Affair Z44M

By GLS/GF Brigade 31R EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 124 $TI: 71

By CNS Pays To Dream T759 EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 136 $TI: 68

By Lock N Load EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 102 $TI: 58

By Foundation 724N EPDs: CE: -6 $API: 69 $TI: 55

LLSF Addiction AY792

Long’s Damien A37

FBF1 Supremacy Y93

GWS/SCF Rendition T310

By Top Grade EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 118 $TI: 68

By Hooks Shear Force 38K EPDs: CE: 15 $API: 161 $TI: 82

By STF Dominance T171 EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 100 $TI: 60

By Trademark EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 111 $TI: 63

SimAngusTM

FBF1 Combustible Y34

LLSF Uprising Z925

FBFS Warsaw 068W

SS/PRS Tail Gater 621Z

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 110 $TI: 57

By Heads Up 20X ET EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 107 $TI: 70

By Sure Bet EPDs: CE: 18 $API: 143 $TI: 65

By HTP/SVF Duracell T52 EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 128 $TI: 71

W/C Grandstand 6B

W/C Catchin A Dream 27X

Rubys Wide Open 909W

WAGR Dream Catcher 03R

By W/C Wide Track 694Y EPDs: CE: 10 $API: 133 $TI: 72

By Dream Catcher By The Foreman EPDs: CE: 11 $API: 136 $TI: 66 EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 89 $TI: 68

By Dream On EPDs: CE: 13 $API: 148 $TI: 72

GLS New Direction X184

Long’s Stand Alone B35

Yardley High Regard W242

HILB Maverick A43

By Better Than Ever EPDs: CE: 8 $API: 114 $TI: 57

By Built Right EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 106 $TI: 62

By Yardley Impressive T371 EPDs: CE: 2 $API: 78 $TI: 55

By GLS New Direction X148 EPDs: CE: 7 $API: 117 $TI: 58

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AJE/PB Montecito 63W

WLTR Nashville 22A ET

SAS Big Bruzer Y131

By Steel Force EPDs: CE: 5 $API: 94 $TI: 63

By High Voltage EPDs: CE: 9 $API: 129 $TI: 65

By King of the Yukon (outcross) EPDs: CE: 6 $API: 105 $TI: 60

2015 Fall EPDs pulled 8.12.15

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