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American-International Charolais Association11700 NW Plaza CircleKansas City, MO 64153
Beef Genetics Megan, Lori & Galen Fink 15523 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Randolph, Kansas 66554, Phone/Fax: 785-293-5106
Galen’s cell: 785-532-9936 Lori’s cell: 785-532-8171 Megan’s cell: 785-410-5559 Email: [email protected] Website: www.finkbeefgenetics.com
Commercial Services Representatives Barrett Broadie: 620-635-6128 Gene Barrett: 785-224-8509
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P.O. Box 186, Liverpool, Texas 77577Larry Ludeke (832) 439-4666E-mail: [email protected]
Full French & Purebred Genetics
Daniel Hammond 15300 Co. Rd. 2 • Florence, AL 35633
(256) [email protected]
www.mogocharolais.com
Results
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Proven Genetics for the Commercial Cattleman
It all starts with a powerful, balanced and athletic bull! With an emphasis on fertility,
calving ease and heavy weaning weights, we’re meeting the demands of our commercial bull customers.
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Volume 13, No. 1Fall 2013
Reference Information
Letter of Introduction..............................................7
Advertiser Listings by State................................... 27-29
Advertiser Locator Map..........................................30-31
Executive Vice President J. Neil Orth ext. 101
Director of Activities David Hobbs ext. 200
Director of Junior ActivitiesKaitlyn Lewis ext. 201
Recording Secretary Marilou Wegner ext. [email protected]
Director of Breed Improvement & Foreign Marketing
Robert Williams ext. [email protected]
ASSOCIATION STAFF
FIELD STAFFCentral/Northeast Representative Call the AICA office for Information.
(816) 464-5977
North Central Representative Colt Keffer
7376 N 85th StreetOmaha, NE 68122
cell (765) 376-8784 [email protected]
Southeast RepresentativeFloyd Wampler
207 Sparger Rd.Bristol, TN 37620-8846
cell (423) 612-2144 [email protected]
Southwest RepresentativeWes Chism
3700 W 19th Ave, Apt. D6Stilwater, OK 74074 cell (281) 761-5952
Assistant Manager Molly Schoen ext. 104
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Feature StoryGenetic tracking could become a major tool for commercial cattlemen in the near future. By Taylor Greenstreet.......................18
THIRD ANNUAL BULL & FEMALE
SALEAPRIL 5, 2014
Saturday at 1 p.m. • At the farmEvening Shade, Arkansas
Selling 60 Charolais and Angus Bulls
With SATTERFIELD genetics:• Enrolled AICA WHR • Complete Performance • Ultrasound Data• BSE and Trich Certified
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For those of us feeling somewhat geographically challenged, now is the time to review what we should have learned in middle school. Way back then, countries on the other side of the planet seemed so very far away. Their cultures and languages were different. Unless we saw other parts of the world in the military, it wasn’t likely we would have a need to know all that much about undeveloped or emerging countries.
During the 1960s and 70s, the U.S. beef industry experienced extraordinary imports of European cattle and new breeds. Although Charolais had been a part of the American beef industry landscape for a couple of decades, our industry saw an expansion of beef cattle imports, including Charolais, as well as adding breeds we had never heard of, such as Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Simmental and Salers, just to name a few.
These breeds, mostly from France, Germany and Italy, not only brought very different genetics to a predominantly Angus and Hereford registered seedstock business, but the breeds represented new opportunities. Cattle feeders and packers became interested in a steer that could produce more pounds of red meat with less fat. We were still many years from a true value-added system, but the proverbial light switch came on.
Until recently, largely due to geopolitical barriers and lack of global demand, the U.S. has effectively been prohibited from exporting live cattle en masse. Some registered producers had limited success in exporting embryos and semen distribution companies have exported frozen semen for many years. Our North American neighbors, both Canada and Mexico, have been consistent buyers of U.S. registered seedstock for many years. Today, however, the pins on the map are beginning to regularly exceed our continent.
In the April issue of the Charolais Journal, Robert Williams reported the increased interest in U.S. genetics from many other parts of the world. Robert discussed the projected global population increase in the next 25 years. Robert reported a significant increase of breeding females exported from 2007 through 2012.
Wes Ishmael, in a recent article written for BEEFVet, actually reported a 38% increase of breeding female exports from 2011 through 2012, with cattle going to at least 22 countries. The same article reported nearly 1,500 U.S. breeding bulls were exported to 17 countries last year.
Any producer that has successfully executed a sale to countries outside North America will tell you the process is complicated and tedious. Most of those same producers will tell you the process is worth pursuing, but requires extraordinary patience and a great veterinarian willing to work with a country you may know little or nothing about, foreign emissaries, the federal government and monumental logistical hurdles.
The global population increase reported by Robert and others is not simply an abstract number. The U.S. will undoubtedly continue to be relied upon to supply food to the world. What’s different is the fact that emerging countries are realizing that in order to sustain their cultures, economies and improve the quality of life for their citizens, governments must invest in sustainable food production systems where geographically possible.
The world is relying on us to continue to educate our own rural population, and develop technology and business models that enable the next generation to return to the family farm or ranch. The world is relying on us to continue to make genetic advancements that have the potential to produce more meat protein using fewer resources. Already, many countries are relying on us to provide intellectual information and, in some cases, personnel and direction as they develop efficient, sustainable beef production systems. And finally, those countries are relying on our registered seedstock industry’s supply of genetically advanced beef cattle to populate their systems.
Many years ago, as feeders and packers were realizing the value of more red meat and less fat, Charolais was the first continental breed to meet the industry’s rigid test. The beef industry has harnessed the power of incredible intellect, used science and developed technology to advance beef production beyond our wildest imagination a half-century ago.
Many of us may never consider far off parts of the world as our market. But, you can bet they see our production system as a pathway to their own sustainability. Some of the countries purchasing registered U.S. seedstock didn’t exist 20 years ago. Most likely that’s why we couldn’t point to it on a map today. At least that’s my story!
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Performance Matters –Our Bulls sire calves that come
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Link CharolaisC H R I S L I N K
(936) 590-29492234 Hwy 7 East Center, TX 75935
Over the last 3 years, our bulls
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Bulls available private treaty. Give us a call or
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Roy CharolaisBruce RoyPO Box 191 • Mansura, LA 71350Cell: (318) 359-1548 • Home: (318) 964-5129
Proven Purebred Genetics for the Commercial Cattleman
We use only proven genetics to produce quality bulls, acclimated to the Gulf Coast and ready to work.
2 Annual Bull SalesArcadia, FL – November 8, 2013
Montgomery, AL – December 6, 2013
RICHARD MEADOWS GLENN MEADOWS(334) 797-4870
www.meadowscreekfarm.com
4421 Co. Rd. 33 N.Columbia, Alabama 36319
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FallSaleTheSelling
OCTOBER 19, 201312:00 pm Noon CST
Walden Farms Sale BarnBrantley, AL
P.O. Box 24 Brantley, AL 36009334.527.3021 office 334.527.8774 fax
Walden FarmsW FALDEN ARMS
CHAROLAIS BULLS 2-year old, range ready
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Friday, Nov. 1st:Live Internet Video Sale
at Shasta
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd:Silver Legacy Hotel •
Reno, NV
Thursday, Jan. 30th: Red Bluff, CA
Friday, March 7th:Live Internet Video Sale
at Shasta
Wednesday, Apr. 9th: Visalia, CA
The Western Video Market Advantage:• Nationwide exposure means top market value on sale day.• Low commission rates.• $40 per head down payment.• Professional representation by bonded Western Video Market personnel.• World-class, experienced auctioneers.• Market direct from ranch in a competitive bidding system.• Founded & operated by same ownership for 24 years.
Call WVM now for more information about how to utilize our services.
For details, call our office at 530-347-3793 or email us at [email protected] Dennis Metzger • General Manager
Look for the catalog & sale schedule on our web site: www.wvmcattle.comMarket your cattle with the professionals!
DEPENDABLE • KNOWLEDGEABLE • PROFESSIONAL
UPCOMING SALES:
Watch & Listen to the Sale at:
42nd Annual
Thomas Ranch Bull Sale
Tues., April 8, 2014
At the Ranch
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DEPENDABLE • KNOWLEDGEABLE • PROFESSIONAL
THOMAS RANCHTroy,VeaBea & Cally Thomas
605-973-244818441 Capri PlaceHarrold, SD 57536
42nd Annual
Thomas Ranch Bull Sale
Tues., April 8, 2014
At the Ranch
Selling: 75 Yearling Charolais Bulls
100 Yearling Angus Bulls
50 Yearling Red Angus Bulls
Groups of Charolais and Angus females For sale at the ranch, private treaty
Thomas Ranch Fall
Bull Sale
Tues., December 17, 2013
At Philip Livestock
30 Fall Yearling Charolais Bulls
30 Fall Yearling Angus Bulls
15 Fall Yearling Red Angus Bulls
Selling:
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CHAROLAIS FARMSCheck out our website: www.windyhillcharolais.com
Stan & Mary Bonacker& FamilyDavid & Annette Bonacker & Family
7095 Burgess Ford Road • Cedar Hill, MO 63016Stan: (314) 550-2554 • David: (314) 974-5230
Fax: (636) 285-6073 • Evenings: (636) 285-8825 E-mails: [email protected] • [email protected]
March 7, 2014 17th Annual Gateway-Getaway
Production Sale with Guest Consignors75+ LotsRegistered Polled Performance Bulls
Available Private Treaty
Breeding Charolais Since 1965
Proven sires such as CJC Mr President T122, M6 Grid Maker 104 and CJC Trademark H45.
Using Proven AI Bulls with high accuracies and top percentile rankings.• Selected for calving ease, performance, disposition, polled and carcass quality.• Cowherd avg. EPDs rank in the Top 25% for CE, Growth; 40% Milk; 20% CWT, REA; 15% MB.• Foundation bloodline – 12 generations in herd!• If you retain ownership, WH bulls will raise the quality!
Mark your calendar!
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Yearling to Two-Year-Olds• High Performance• Proven Calving Ease• Eye Appeal• Efficient• Docility• Marketing Assistance
Selling 150+ Bulls YearlyCharolais • Angus • Simmental • Sim Angus
Thanks for the opportunity to show you bulls — we’d like to work with you!
Andrew & Rebecca Foglesong10830 N. Camp Ellis Road, Ipava, Illinois 61441102 Bowers RoadLeesburg, Georgia 31763309.221.1439 [email protected]
Foglesong Charolais
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The American-International Charolais Association co-hosted along with the University of Illinois and the National Program for Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle the Charolais on Feed field day on August 22, 2013 in Champaign, IL. The event was attended by cattle breeders representing multiple breeds across the United States along with visitors from Mexico in attendance. The group toured the University’s beef farm and heard presentations from the leading researchers working to improve the feed efficiency and profitability of beef cattle.
“Producers need to be engaged and incorporate technology to be successful in the beef industry nowadays,” said Dr. Douglas Parrett, Extension Specialist and interim Head of the Animals Sciences Department at the University of Illinois, illustrating the ever-changing world of research and technology that cattle producers need to adapt in order to be successful. This proved to be the theme of the day.
The morning began with a tour of the University of Illinois’s beef research farm, which opened in 2004. Producers were shown the Metabolism Research
Barn; where researchers are able to take samples directly from the rumen of fistulated cattle in order to conduct digestibility and nutrition trials. Dr. Dan Shike, Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, explained that they are then able to pair the digestibility trials with feedlot growth to answer changes in the performance of the animals.
Dr. Shike also stressed the importance of good documentation, “We need good data! We must collect good information, document practices, look for profit opportunities, and be ahead of the curve.”One of the interesting features of the farm is its GrowSafe System. This system allows researchers to collect individual feed intake data on 900 head of cows or feedlot calves. Each animal has its own marker tag – allowing for individual intake data to be electronically transferred into a computer system and analyzed.
Other highlights of the tour included a feedstuff discussion with University of Illinois farm manager, Tom Nash, and an overview of the working facilities. After the tour was over, producers had a chance to look at the Charolais sired calves and
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examine the data being collected at the farms.
The second half of the day consisted of presentations by leaders of the five million dollar, multi-institutional feed efficiency project. The goal of the project is to look at the genetic merit of cattle for feed efficiency to create genomic enhanced EPDs to give to breeds, according to Dr. Jerry Taylor, the Animal Science Wurdack Chair of Animal Genomics Professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Dr. Jon Beever, Animal Sciences Professor at the University of Illinois, explained to producers the art of animal breeding as a science. Dr. Beever said the main tools for selection are phenotype, in terms of measured performance and uniformity, breeding values (EPDs) for targeted performance, and the relatively new tool, DNA genotypes. This new tool allows producers to look at the DNA of a specific animal and try to predict its genetic merit - possibly accelerating producers’ chances of creating the best offspring. Dr. Beever stated that commercial cattle producers will have to be familiar with these technologies in order to take full advantage of them as well as understand the relation between these traits and phenotype when it comes to picking sires and dams.
Dr. Matt Spangler, Associate Professor and Beef Extension Specialist for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, presented the results of the Weight-Trait Project (WTP), an integrated outreach project that began in 2009. This project includes participation from 24 seedstock producers representing 7 major beef breed associations. This resource, which now includes over 30,000 DNA samples, has been used to evaluate the efficacy of this technology and to advance
statistical methodology for the inclusion of genomics into EPDs. Dr. Spangler emphasized that the benefit of this technology is through the incorporation of Molecular Breeding Values (MBV) into EPD in order to increase the accuracy of EPDs, particularly for young animals.Dr. Spangler also added that visualization aids in technology adoption. That is why the WTP began with weight traits, as producers can visualize them. He went on to emphasize that even in the context of genomic selection, routine phenotypes are critical to collect.
The project also has educational benefits, according to Dr. Spangler, because it allows the producer to make more informed decisions. “Some of the future directions,” he said, “include feed intake/efficiency, sequence data, and marker assisted management.”
Genomically enhanced EPD and Selection Indexes were the topics of the presentation by Dr. Bob Weaber, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at Kansas State University. He explained to the producers that by averaging the dam’s EPD and the sire’s EPD you get the pedigree estimate EPD. This is a good starting point, but Dr. Weaber emphasized that we want to get the estimate closer to the true progeny difference. Data collection, whether from phenotypic records or genomic information, helps to inform the EPD predictions thereby adding accuracy.
DNA markers can be a helpful source of information for improving the accuracy values of EPD especially for traits that are hard or expensive to measure, such as disease, stayability, and reproduction. DNA markers are very useful for parentage ID and pedigree validation for seedstock producers, as well as when working
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with qualitative traits with an economic impact, such as horned vs. polled, color, etc.
“Commercial producers want accuracy!” Dr. Weaber emphasized. He explained that a DNA marker test only provides information on part of an animals genetic merit for a trait since not all genomic regions that contribute to variation in a trait are identified. On the other hand, an EPD tells the cumulative effect of all genes and their interactions on a trait. A genomic-enhanced EPD (GE-EPD) uses both of these technologies together, giving producers integrated information at the same time increasing the accuracy of the EPD and subsequent selection indexes.
Dr. Shike, assistant professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, talked to the attendees from a different angle, sharing the findings from feed efficiency studies at the University of Illinois. He explained how variation in feed efficiency leaves room for selection opportunities and improvement.
“Producers and feeders are interested in profit, and the traditional focus has been on outputs. However, we need to look at inputs and see where there is room to improve,” said Dr. Shike.
According to Dr. Shike, the best measure for feed efficiency depends on whether you are talking about a feedlot or a cowherd and whether you are focusing on selection or research. Dr. Shike agreed with the other presenters that there is a need to continue to collect phenotypes in order to understand the relationship of traits and then geneticists will determine the best tools for selection.
Dr. Taylor of the University of Missouri-Columbia was the final presenter of the afternoon. He explained that through
genomic selection, one can take a group of animals with an economically important phenotype and can then genotype them with an assay and try to estimate their genetic value/merit. So far, they have genotypes for 2,400 animals from six breeds with a high-density SNP. By the end of 2013, they hope to have a total of 9,000 animals genotyped. This information provides data for building models which will, in turn, be given to the breed associations to aid producers. In the future, the project could become an international tool by exchanging data with other countries.
The GrowSafe System is being used to collect individual feed intake data on Charolais sired calves.
Luis Lopez and Gregorio Farias, Mexico, exchange ideas with Jay Carlson, BEEF Magazine.
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The Charolais Field day provided beef producers from across all breeds the opportunity to come together to network and learn more about the developing technology that could soon be an impactful tool in the beef industry. Knowledge of this up-and-coming technology could soon prove to be a game-changer in both the herd and in the pocketbook, making events like this even more helpful to producers of all ages.
Dr. Doug Parrett welcomes cattlemen from15 states and Mexico.
Procedure in the metabolism Research Barn was explained.
The GrowSafe system was explained.
Various feed ingredients and usage were presented.
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Wakefield Farms –
Larry & Dan WakefieldNew Richland, MN
(507) 317-3086 • (507) 475-1749Kyle & Emily Wakefield
(507) [email protected]
www.breedingcattlepage.com
Wakefield FarmsOriginal Charter Member Minnesota Charolais Association
A name you can trust for Performance Tested Charolais Bulls Since 1962
50+ Years of Producing Functional Seedstock Thanks to our bull customers! WF bulls are bred to calve easily; have powerful growth and carcass traits; quiet dispostions and are backed by a highly maternal cowherd.
50+ charolais & red angus Bulls For sale by Private Treaty
Iowa Cattlemen Performance Tested Bull SalesIowa Beef Expo Black Hills Stock Show
All bulls are scanned with complete weaning and yearling performance figures,semen tested and fully guaranteed.
AI Sires Include —Charolais – LT Ledger, LT Bridger, LT Bluegrass,TR Mr Fire Water, WR Wrangler, Cooley Royce
Red Angus – Mission Statement, Jackhammer, Full Throttle
LT Distance x WhitehotBW: 90 lbs. AWW/R: 826 lbs./121 AYW:/R: 1,432 lbs./115EPDs: BW: 1.8 WW: 24 YW: 50 M: 14 TM: 26 SC: 0.7 REA: 0.38 MB: 0.05
RC Distance 3154 Pld
Silver Distance x Cigar x YL06 EPDs: BW: -0.4 WW: 26 YW: 36 M: 13 TM: 26 SC: 0.9
LT Council 0150 Pld
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Larry & Dan WakefieldNew Richland, MN
(507) 317-3086 • (507) 475-1749Kyle & Emily Wakefield
(507) [email protected]
www.breedingcattlepage.com
SCHURRTOP TWENTY ONE P M729412Powerful Muscle, Marbling and Do-Ability
www.schurrtop.com
SCHURRTOP M 5951 “6400” P M763111 Exciting Calving Ease, Muscling & Performance
John Schurr • (308)569-2520 Marty Schurr • (308) 362-4941 or 4330 Ryan Schurr • (308) 320-4067 Jerry Schurr • (308) 569-2476 E-mail: [email protected]
See the Difference—Experience the Results
Selling Sons & Grandsons of these and other Schurrtop Sires...
The Latest Proof is in...you can have MUSCLE & MARBLING!Schurrtop sired Purebred Heifers Harvested 2012
96% Choice or higher • 36% Prime72% YG 1’s and 2’s • Avg. Ribeye: 14.9 sq. in.
$177/head Carcass Premium returned-over $1,940/head
Schurrtop Gestation Length — Consistently shorter and consequently lighter birth weights so we don’t have to sacrifice growth performance.
Schurrtop Muscle AND Marbling — Confidence they will grade choice with outstanding ribeyes and red meat yield.
Schurrtop Management — Genetically tame, naturally thick and bred to hold up.
Schurrtop Efficiency — More pounds, gain per day, quality and net return per acre.
2013 Beef Empire Days• Champion Overall Heifer• Reserve Heifer Carcass
See our Sires at —
Coming 2-Year-Old Bull Sale100 Charolais & Angus Bulls
Friday, Nov. 22, 2013Tri-State Livestock • McCook, NE
Yearling Bull Sale200 Charolais & Angus Bulls
Friday, March, 21, 2014Tri-State Livestock • McCook, NE
Sure Performance Cattle40842 Farnam Rd • Farnam, NE 69029
I25+ years of Feed Efficiency Testing • 40+ years of Carcass, Gain & Performance DataButterfly Tops • Massive Rear Quarters • Unparalleled Marbling Bred In
“Bulls Totally Ultrasounded, Performance, Gain, Fertility and Carcass Tested”I
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Joe Cavender, Owner23179 CR 181 Bullard, TX 75757
(903) [email protected]
Justin Matejka, ManagerNeches River Ranch
(903) [email protected]
40 Charolais Bulls220 Brangus & Ultrablack Bulls
400 Commercial Brangus, Brangus Baldy, F1 Tigerstripes & F1 Brangus Females
December 7, 2013at Cavender’s Neches River Ranch
Jacksonville, Texas
Selling:
See GENETRUSTbrangus.com for further details and for
catalog requests.
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www.missouricharolais.com
State Directory Online • Celebrating 50 Years
Norberto Lopez302 Fresno St.Zapata, TX 78076
O (956) 765-5979C (956) 286-3724
Happy 11 Charolais
Look for our Bull Consignments in these Upcoming Sales:January 25 • BeefGene Bull Sale • Sulphur Springs, TX
February 8 • Charolais For Profit Bull Sale • Columbus, TXFebruary 12 • San Antonio All Breeds Bull Sale • San Antonio, TX
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ALABAMA
1 – Meadows Creek FarmRichard & Glenn Meadows4421 Co. Rd. 33 N. • Columbia, AL 36319Richard (334) 797-4870www.meadowscreekfarm.com(see page 10)
2 – MOGO Full French CharolaisDaniel Hammond15300 Co. Rd. 2 • Florence, AL 35633(256) 766-6354E-mail: [email protected](see page 3)
3 – Walden FarmsTony WaldenP.O. Box 24 • Brantley, AL 36009Office (334) 527-3021 • Fax (334) 527-8774E-mail: [email protected](see page 11)
ARKANSAS
4 – Plyler BrothersCaleb Plyler1748 Hempstead 7 • Hope, AR 71801(870) 703-1394E-mail: [email protected](see page 36)
5 – Satterfield Charolais & Angus169 Satterfield Farm Rd • Norfork, AR 72658Mark & Nancy (870) 499-5379 • (507) 944-9274 cellLoyd & Joanne (870) 499-7151E-mail: satterfieldcharolais@centurytel.netwww.satterfieldcharolais-angus.com(see page 5)
COLORADO
6 – Wagner CharolaisBob & Jan Wagner18025 WCR 128 • Nunn, CO 80648(970) 420-2336 E-mail: [email protected](see page 32)
GEORGIA
7 – Foglesong CharolaisAndrew & Rebecca Foglesong102 Bowers Road • Leesburg, GA 31763(309) 221-1439E-mail: [email protected](see page 16)
ILLINOIS
8 – Foglesong CharolaisAndrew & Rebecca Foglesong10830 N. Camp Ellis Road • Ipava, IL 61441(309) 221-1439E-mail: [email protected](see page 16)
9 – MDL FarmsMatt Lafever916 170th Ave. • Joy, IL 61260(309) 537-3677 • (563) 260-8193 [email protected](see page 24)
KANSAS
10 – Fink Beef Genetics Galen, Lori and Megan Fink15523 Tuttle Creek Blvd.• Randolph, KS 66554 (785) 293-5106 • Galen (785) 532-9936Lori (785) 532-8171 • Megan (785) 410-5559Barrett Broadie (620) 635-6128Gene Barrett (785) 224-8509E-mail: [email protected] www.finkbeefgenetics.com (see page 1)
LOUISIANA
11 – JVS Cattle CompanyEvelyn Gay Duhon5593 Choupique Road • Sulphur, LA 70665(337) 583-2242 • (337) 764-1040 cellE-mail: [email protected] Rod Smith (337) 274-0552 cell E-mail: [email protected](see page 6)
12 – Roy CharolaisBruce RoyP.O. Box 191 • Mansura, LA 71350(318) 964-5129 • (318) 359-1548 cell(see page 10)
MINNESOTA
13 – Wakefield FarmsLarry, Kyle & Dan Wakefield20701 150th Street • New Richland, MN 56072Larry (507) 317-3086 • Dan (507) 475-1749 Kyle (507) 402-4640 E-mail: [email protected]/wakefieldfarms(see page 22)
State Listings
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MISSOURI
14 – Mead Farms21658 Quarry Lane • Barnett, MO 65011Office (573) 302-7011 • Fax (573) 348-8325Alan Mead, Owner (573) 216-0210David Innes, Manager (573) 280-6855E-mail: [email protected](see page 15)
15 – Peterson Farms CharolaisSteve & Sandy Peterson8767 Outer Road • Mtn. Grove, MO 65711(417) 926-5336 • (417) 746-4410Tad Owings, Manager (660) 998-2557www.PetersonFarmsCharolais.com (see page 39)
16 – Windy Hill Charolais FarmsStan & Mary Bonacker & FamilyDavid & Annette Bonacker & Family7095 Burgess Ford Road • Cedar Hill, MO 63016Stan (314) 550-2554 • David (314) 974-5230(636) 285-8825 evenings • (636) 285-6073 faxE-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected](see page 14)
MONTANA
17 – Rambur CharolaisHoward Rambur34790 County Road 118 • Sidney, MT 59270(406) 482-3255Marlin Block, Herd Manager (406) 489-3258Email: [email protected](see page 40)
NEBRASKA
18 – Hebbert CharolaisDavid Hebbert 62075 Hebbert Lane • Hyannis, NE 69350 (308) 458-2540Mose HebbertBox 292 • Hyannis, NE 69350www.hebbertranch.com (see page 9)
19 – Schurrtop CharolaisSchurr Brothers40842 Farnan Rd • Farnam, NE 69029 John (308) 569-2520 • Marty (308) 326-4941Ryan (308) 320-4067 • Jerry (308) 569-2476E-mail: [email protected] (see page 23)
20 – Sonderup Charolais Ranch, Inc.Tom Sonderup 19488 Valley Road • Fullerton, NE 68638 (308) 536-2050 • (308) 550-0254 cellE-mail: [email protected] (see page 32)
NEW MEXICO
21 – Bill King RanchP.O. Box 2670 • Moriarty, NM 87035Bill King (505) 220-9909Tom & Becky Spindle(505) 321-8808 • (505) 832-0926 (see page 37)
NORTH DAKOTA
22 – Doll Charolais Ranch3991 36th St. • New Salem, ND 58563Charles & Pam Doll (701) 843-8673Harlan & Jodie Doll (701) 843-8771David & Donna Doll (701) 843-7947 www.dollranch.net (see page 35)
23 – R Lazy B RanchRobert Birklid5851 122 Ave. SE • Nome, ND 58062(701) 924-8876 • (701) 678-3528 cellE-mail: [email protected](see page 2)
OKLAHOMA
24 – Dismukes RanchJim & Jennifer Dismukes107800 South 4240 Road • Checotah, OK 74426(916) 995-3549www.dismukesranch.com(see page 17)
OREGON
25 – Romans Ranches CharolaisBill Romans Family2200 6th Ave. West • Vale, OR 97918Bill (541) 212-1514 • Jeff (541) 358-2905E-Mail: [email protected] (see page 14)
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SOUTH DAKOTA
26 – Thomas RanchTroy, VeaBea & Cally Thomas18441 Capri Place• Harrold, SD 57536(605) 973-2448E-mail: [email protected](see page 13)
27– Vedvei Charolais RanchAlan & Deb Vedvei 44213 204th St. • Lake Preston, SD 57249(605) 847-4529 • (605) 860-1135 cellE-mail: [email protected](see Back Cover)
28 – Wienk Charolais Ranch44210 205th St. • Lake Preston, SD 57249 Jeff Eschenbaum (605) 860-0505Sterling Eschenbaum (605) 203-0137 Arnold Wienk (605) 860-1111Ty Eschenbaum (605) 203-1082E-mail: [email protected](see Inside Back Cover)
TEXAS
29 – Bar J CharolaisLarry LudekeP.O. Box 186 • Liverpool, TX 77577(832) 439-4666E-mail: [email protected](see page 3)
30 – Cavender RanchesJoe Cavender, Owner23179 CR 181 • Bullard, TX 75757(903) 571-1209 • [email protected] Matejka, Neches River Ranch Manager(903) 521-1070 • [email protected](see page 25)
31 – Happy 11 CharolaisNorberto Lopez302 Fresno St. • Zapata, TX 78076(956) 765-5979 • (956) 286-3724 cellE-mail: [email protected](see page 26)
32 – Link CharolaisChris Link2234 Hwy 7 East • Center, TX 75935(936) 590-2949 • [email protected] Link3082 Hwy 87 North • Center, TX 75935(936) 598-7880(see page 8)
33 – Sturgess Double S CattleJerry & Gwynette Sturgess11160 FM 2588 • LaRue, TX 75770(903) 343-9009 cellJay Sturgess (903) 286-3316(see page 33)
34 – Thomas Charolais, Inc.P.O. Box 595 • Raymondville, TX 78580Mitch Thomas (956) 535-0936Tonnyre Thomas Joe (956) 535-0942E-mail: [email protected](see page Inside Front Cover)
State Associations
Missouri Charolais Breeders Associationwww.missouricharolais.com(see page 26)
Services
Gallagher USAwww.GallagherUSA.com 1-800-531-5908(see page 38)
Tru-Testwww.tru-test.com 1-800-874-8494(see page 34)
Western Video Marketwww.wvmcattle.com E-mail: [email protected] Metzger, General Manager(530) 347-3793(see page 12)
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Tom Sonderup19488 Valley Rd., Fullerton, NE 68638(308) 536-2050 (308) 550-0254 cell
Sale managed by: Hubert Cattle Sales
(785) 672-3195
December 19, 2013Buffalo County Fairgrounds, Kearney, NE
SELLING: 60 HeadHeifer calves, bred heifers, bred cows and pregnant recips
FEATURING Get & service of SCR Bronco 9026, SCR Tuffy 0119, and other leading
Charolais sires.
[email protected] www.sonderupcharolaisranch.com
Annual Bull Sale - April 10, 2014
Annual Bull SaleCommitted to Quality50 Bulls Sell• Two-Year-Olds • Fall Yearlings •Spring Yearlings• Polled •Complete Performance
Our Bulls are Pasture Born and Raised
Wagner CharolaisBob & Jan Wagner18025 WCR 128 Nunn, CO 80648(970) [email protected]
Auctioneer Dennis Metzger(816) 519-8208
March 15, 2014 1 p.m. MST
Sterling Livestock Commission, Sterling, Colorado
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DOLLCharolais & Simmental Ranch
34th Annual Production Sale • Tuesday, March 4, 20141:30 p.m. • Kist Livestock, Mandan, N.D. • Auctioneer: Lynn Weishaar
Raising top Charolais since 1959 and top Simmental since 1968
Charles & Pam Doll 701-843-8673
Harlan & Jodie Doll 701-843-8771
David & Donna Doll 701-843-7947
3991 36th Street New Salem, ND 58563
Doll Charolais Ranch
DCR Mr Solution W13Tested Homozygous PldBD:2-2-09 BW: 90205 wt/R: 840/ 105; 365 wt/R: 1486/102CE: 7.1 BW: 0.6 WW: 33 YW: 69 Milk: 10 MCE: 5.7 TM: 26 SC: 0.5 CWT: 26 REA: 0.36Used on first calf heifers and cows. Top used sire in our AI program. The top-selling group in our last two sales. We calved his first daughter out and they have the most perfect udder development.
Selling the Top Genetics in Both Breeds90 Spring Charolais Bulls • 50 Spring Simmental Bulls
A Handful of Open Heifers
www.dollranch.net
Subscribe to the Charolais Journal 11 issues $75/year U.S. $100/year U.S. First Class $110/year Foreign $135 First Class Foreign
Special Issues March Bull Issue May Female Issue June/July Directory & Membership Focus August Junior Issue October Commercial Marketing
Call or write todayCharolais Journal11700 NW Plaza Circle Kansas City, MO 64153(816) 464-5977 • [email protected]
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“To have good bulls, you need good cows.”
See our lots in the upcoming
FOUR STATES CLASSIC CREAM OF THE CROP SALE
Saturday, November 23, 2013 • Hope Livestock, Inc. • Hope, Ark.
Plyler BrothersCaleb Plyler
1748 Hempstead 7 • Hope, AR 71801(870) 703-1394
Bulls available private treaty.
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C Harland Too ET
LT Bluegrass
F or over 40 years you’ve known us for our outstanding Hereford cattle. We havealso been producing top quality Angus and Charolais cattle for 17 years. All of
our breeding programs are built on the top genetics in their respective breeds. We provide proven crossbreeding components that will add pounds to your calves and
work in your environment. For maternal traits,beef quality, muscle and durability, we havethe options. We use these cattle in our owncommercial program and finish them in thefeedlot. We know what they will do for you.
Selling 150 Hereford BullsOther sires include Harland Too,
C Maui Jim, C Pure Gold 4215, C New Era ET, CL1 Domino 6136S, & Ribeye 88X
Selling 100 Charolais BullsOther sires include LT Bluegrass, TR Firewater,
LT Easy Pro 3151, LT Mighty Blend 6297, LT Bravo Star 5151, & Western Edge
Proven Crossbreeding ComponentsNew Mexico’s Largest 1 Iron Seedstock Producer!
Hereford • Angus • Charolais
Bill King • 505/220-9909 Tom Spindle • 505/321-8808 • 505/832-0926
P.O. Box 2670, Moriarty, NM 87035 — Located 40 miles east of Albuquerque
Three Ways to Increase Your Profits
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HETEROSISWITH A PROVEN BULL PROGRAM
150 Hereford, 100 Angus &
100 Charolais Bulls
For Sale Private Treaty at the Ranch
Senior Heifer Division Champion at National Western Stock Show KR MISS 3151 LT EASY PRO 1104
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Since 1938, Gallagher has brought experience and
technology together to create quality animal and pasture
management solutions for Charolais producers.
E L E CT R I C F E N C I N G � M I RAC O WAT E R E R S � W E I G H I N G & E I D
Helping Charolais producers do and achieve more with educational clinics & many quality products. Visit our web site to find your local Gallagher dealer and to see our full line of electric fencing, weighing, data collection and Miraco watering systems.
While you are there, be sure to look for upcoming fencing and grazing clinics in your area.
www.GallagherUSA.com
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Your Bull Source
n Quality performance bulls in volumen Bulls available private treaty in the falln Feedlot data from our commercial herdn Proven Bloodlinesn Customer Satisfaction
Selling 100+ Bulls Annually
Herd Sires Include—ACE-ORR Efficient 972 Pld
Top 2% WW, 1% YW, 15% M, 8% REAM6 Makes It Easy 723 P ETTop 5% WW, 3% YW, 7% TM, 7% MB
Registered Charolais BreedersSteve & Sandy Peterson • Jeremiah, Andrew & Joey
8767 Outer Road • Mtn. Grove, MO 65711 (417) 926-5336 • (417) 746-4410
Tad Owings, Manager (660) 998-2557
Peterson Farms Charolais
www.PetersonFarmsCharolais.com
21st Annual Top Pick Bull SaleSaturday, March 15, 2014
200+ Head Mature Cowherd
AI Sires –M6 New Standard 842 P ETSR/NC Field Rep 2158 P ET
Keys All State 149XLT Ledger 0332 P
Three Trees Wind 0383 ETVCR Sir Duke 2141 ET Pld
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Rambur CharolaisRC Howard Rambur: 406-482-325534790 County Road 118 • Sidney, MT 59270
Marlin Block, • Herd Mgr. • 406-489-3258Email: [email protected]
www.ramburchar.com
Bull SaleRambur Charolais
36th Annual
100 Charolais • 40 Angus
April 12, 2014Selling
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ARNOLD WIENK 605.860.1111
JEFF ESCHENBAUM605.860.0505 [email protected]
STERLING ESCHENBAUM605.203.0137
TY ESCHENBAUM605.203.1082
WCR Gunslinger 2148
WCR Kingsbury 116
WCR War Creek 206
WCR Bandit 2164
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45th Annual Sale - April 26, 201446th Annual Sale - April 25, 2015
170 Bulls currently on TestTop 110 make the sale.
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Stop by the Ranch or give us a call!
Performance Evaluated Cowherd - AICA WHR Dakota Standard II
The
VCR Female Production SaleSaturday, NOVEMBER 9, 2013
1:00 PM • At the Ranch
For 27 years, we have provided cattlemen
with profit producing VCR Bulls.
Profit + Satisfaction Bulls Available Private Treaty• 35 Fall Yearlings• 90 Spring 2013 Born
WCR Sir Fa Mac 2244The Benchmark Sire
VCR Sir Duke 914 Pld22-Time Multiple Trait Leader
Vedvei Charolais RanchAlan & Deb Vedvei • 44213 204th St. • Lake Preston, South Dakota 57249
(605) 847-4529 • Cell: (605) [email protected] • www.vedveicharolais.com
2000 AICA Seedstock Producer of the Year
Generations of Multiple Traits