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

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GCA & GEORGIA BEEF BOARD STAFFExecutive Vice President:

Will Bentley, [email protected] Vice President of Operations:Michele Creamer, [email protected]

Director of Association Services:Blake Poole, [email protected]

Director of Communications and Youth Activities:

Bailey Toates, [email protected] Director of Industry Information

and Public Relations: Suzanne Bentley, [email protected]

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

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

Publication Consultant:Gayla Dease

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

and social interests of Georgia’s cattle industry.

In This Issue…

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

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Association Reports6 GCA President’s Report, By Melvin Porter9 Executive Vice President Report, By Will Bentley10 GCA Leadership21 GCWA Report, By Ruth Hice78 GJCA Report, By Katie Fife

Industry News14 NCBA News & Updates40 Producing Cattle of Value, By Mark Anderson 43 Tifton Bull Test Spotlight77 GCA’s Convention & Trade Show

Reader Services13 Leadership Q & A, By Sarah Loughridge18 Good Moos! 19 Chapter Connections20 Georgia Beef Bites, By Suzanne Bentley24 The Manly Arts, By Baxter Black28 Associate Members66 Local Market Reports69 Management Calendar 71 Calendar of Events

Expert Advice43 Tifton Bull Test, By Jacob Segers46 Managing Reproductive Efficiency Using Pregnancy Checking, By Lee Jones, Beth Lynn, Deana Veal



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

It’s an ongoing tradition at our house that the weekend after Thanksgiving the men go deer hunting and the women go shopping. This past year I had a cold and was not able to go, so between Christmas and New Year’s I took some time to catch up. My wife and my nephew, who works on the farm, kept telling me about a big buck they had seen. Needless to say, I found this very intriguing. The Saturday after Christmas I got up early and headed to the woods about 30 minutes before daylight. This is my favorite time of day, and if you are a hunter you probably know

what I am talking about. It is so quiet and peaceful, and as the sun slowly begins to rise, everything in the forest starts to come alive. The squirrels start running around looking for food, the birds begin to sing, and you can see all kinds of animals. I very seldom shoot anything when I go hunting because I just enjoy the tranquility of being in the woods and observing nature; but I decided that if I saw this big buck – he was mine! About 30 minutes after daylight, I could see the sunlight reflecting off the horns of a deer in the distance. As I sat very still in the tree, the deer began to move toward me and finally stopped out in the open. It turned out to be a little six-point, so I just watched him for a while until he slowly moved on. I saw several does and another small buck that morning, but no big buck. I came home for lunch, fed hay and decided to go back in the woods about mid-afternoon. As I sat in my stand, several does came by, but no buck. As the sun started going down, I began to wonder whether there was a big buck. Maybe my wife and nephew were just excited and exaggerated what they thought they saw. I was about to come down from my stand, as the does I had been watching had gone out of sight. I looked around one last time – and there he was, about 75 yards away looking straight at me. He was real and he was big. I knew that if I moved he would run; so we just stared at each other until dark and then

he vanished. I hunted a couple more times the next week and got one more glimpse of him one afternoon as he walked up into a drain. I stayed focused on that drain until dark but never saw him come out. It was as if he had just vanished. New Year’s Day was the last day of deer season in North Georgia and I decided to give it one last try. Again I got in my stand about 30 minutes before daylight and watched the woods come alive. I saw a lot of deer that morning, but no big buck. I came out of my stand right before lunchtime and began my chores. I had just started feeding when my phone rang. It was my wife calling to tell me that the big buck had just crossed the field right behind our house. He was headed for the area I had just left. That afternoon the conditions for hunting were just perfect. No wind and rain were predicted for that night, so I knew the deer would be feeding. I finished my chores and headed back into the woods. After I had been in my stand for about a half hour, I began to see deer everywhere – a lot of does and small bucks. It was a great afternoon just enjoying the tranquility of the woods and observing all the wildlife, but it was beginning to get dark and I decided it was time to go inside and watch some football. As I gave one last look around before coming down, I thought I saw the outline of a deer. On closer observation, I realized that it was a huge deer with a nice set of horns. I was convinced it was him! I began to look for a shooting lane in front of him. He stepped into the lane; I had a clear shot and took it. He went down. As I continued to look at him through my scope, I could see that he was not moving but I couldn’t see his rack. I came down from the tree and slowly walked toward him. I could see a big rack; but when

I got to him, he was a nice eight-point – not the big deer that I was expecting. I had gotten a nice buck but I was disappointed. I was thinking, “Okay, my wife and nephew must have just gotten excited and thought he was bigger than he really was.” A couple of days later I was sitting at my kitchen table, reading and having my morning cup of hot chocolate. Something caught my eye in the hayfield behind our house. I looked up and there he was. He was huge. He stopped walking and turned toward the house; it almost looked like he nodded at me. It was at that point that I realized this deer had probably also been hunting me – but I’ll be ready for you next year, big boy! Good news from Washington: USDA Secretary Vilsak has halted the additional Beef Check-off. Thanks to everyone who made phone calls and wrote letters. This is a huge victory for the grassroots producers. GCA was well represented at the Wild Hog Dinner at the Depot in Atlanta on Jan. 11. This was the kickoff of the Georgia General Assembly on Jan. 12. It was a good chance to shake a few hands and let our legislature know GCA’s priorities for 2015. Thanks to all those in attendance. The Legislative Steak and Biscuit Breakfast will be at the end of February. We need a lot of hats and boots in the capitol that day, so please try to attend. Check our website for dates. Our membership was down last month but is still up significantly from this time last year. People get busy during the holidays and forget to renew memberships. I encourage each chapter to follow up with everyone on your membership list to see whether you have delinquent members and contact them. Remember – our membership is the strongest component of our organization.

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Gastrointestinal Roundworms LungwormsBunostomum phlebotomum – Adults and L4 Dictyocaulus viviparus

– AdultsCooperia oncophora – Adults and L4

Cooperia punctata – Adults and L4

Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4

Haemonchus placei – Adults GrubsOesophagostomum radiatum – Adults Hypoderma bovisOstertagia lyrata – AdultsOstertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4

Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4 MitesTrichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis

Parasites Durations of Persistent Effectiveness

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GCA was proud to help sponsor the 2015 Georgia Dairy Conference in Savannah, Georgia. GCA and the Georgia Milk Producers work together throughout the year on issues that are important to all cattlemen, such as private property rights and environmental concerns.


The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association attended the 2015 Wild Hog Supper in Atlanta to kick off this year’s legislative session. GCA works to ensure that legislators from around the state are aware of the issues that are important to Georgia beef producers.

Check out Team Beef ’s first race of 2015! Team member Harry Schroeder celebrated the first day of 2015 with the Atlanta Track Club’s 4-Mile Resolution Run in Atlanta. Harry is from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and is excited to continue running on behalf of Georgia’s cattle producers.

Assoc ia t i on Repo r t s • Execu t i ve V i ce P res iden t Repo r t

Have you ever had to move cattle across a busy street? It’s not a very easy task to pull off between sun-up and sun-down and it’s impossible to do in the dark, as I’ve been forced to learn in the past. I lease a piece of property that is split down the middle by a fairly busy country road, and we have to move cattle across the road several times a year as a part of our rotation. When done correctly, which rarely happens, the entire herd is called into a catch pen using feed or hay as bait and then calmly walked across the road as our neighbors and friends wait patiently in their vehicles and enjoy the scene of their food being produced by local cattlemen. Come to think of it, that’s never happened once. It’s more common for us to get about 95 percent of the herd into the catch pen. Once we begin the process of stopping traffic and moving the cattle across the road, we are typically met by future NASCAR stars with loud exhaust pipes and strong stereo systems who often do not have “neighborly” things to say to us about moving cows across a road. They usually try to help by honking their horns, flashing their lights and revving their engines. As I’m sure you are aware, this rarely has a positive impact on our situation and often leads to one or two cows and their calves darting back into the wrong pasture. These cattle then spend several weeks avoiding us until we can figure out a new method to convince them that they should join the herd across the street. I’m positive that these “cattle drives” would make for a great TV show and really highlight my BQA training. Our most recent version of these loner cattle happened to be one mama cow and her calf. They enjoyed a month of having the east side pasture to themselves as we racked our brains on how to move them. The cow remained calm but the calf seemed to be on a mission to not be in the corral when we were near and thus avoid capture. One afternoon, my dog Henry and I were out checking cattle when I decided that today was the day we were going to get the entire herd back together again. Henry is a fine bird dog, but not much of a cowboy in most situations. But on this day, he and I decided that patience and gentle persuasion were what was needed for the job. Henry was up to the task. We took our time, acknowledged the needs of the cow and calf, and were able to get them across the road without much drama. With Henry’s help, they finally were able to see the benefits of being across the road and into the safety of the group. The fresh hay and feed that the herd had been enjoying was an added perk for these two rogue bovines once they were on board. If you’ve ever dealt with a difficult cow, you can understand my excitement to get them moved and back with the rest of our cows. I can’t help but think about how this situation is a lot like our Association and how we must work with people in Atlanta

C r o s s i n g t h e R o a d

and Washington to move our industry forward and sometimes across what feels like a busy road. We experience difficult situations that are brought on by outside groups or changes in the market and we are forced to make a move. The cattle industry does a great job of getting everyone “across the road” together by providing as much information and education as possible. Sometimes folks who we thought were a part of our herd get their feet out onto “the road” with us but then are a bit shaken by the unknown that is on the other side. Then an outside group such as PETA or HSUS comes by and makes a lot of noise with its seemingly endless budgets and lobbying efforts and scares a few of the people back into the old pasture. It’s up to us as cattlemen to take on the challenge of working with those folks who need further information before they can feel comfortable joining our herd on the other side of the road. I hope that you take the time to reach out to your representatives and allied partners at the local, state or national levels and inform them of what issues are important to us as cattlemen. Encourage them to “cross the road” and stand with the farmers and ranchers who provide the food for a growing population. This year, you will again have the opportunity to join us in Atlanta for the Legislative Steak and Biscuit Breakfast and continue a tradition that has quickly become one of the highlight events for Georgia’s house and senate members as well as their staffs. The event will be held in late February or early March depending on the schedule of the legislature. Make sure we have your email on file so that you receive the dates as they are announced. The main priority that we continue to work toward in Atlanta is the expansion of the current liability protection that is given to equestrian and llama owners and event hosts to include all livestock producers. This protection would benefit cattle producers across the state; just as importantly, it would positively impact FFA and 4-H programs that are involved with livestock shows. We will continue to keep you up to date on this issue and any others that may come up during the session. Additional opportunities to be with our herd will happen at the GCA Convention and Beef Expo on April 1-4 where we have an exciting line-up of speakers and a great trade show planned. Also, make plans to join us on the annual Spring Farm Tour on April 22-25th. This year the tour will be headed to Florida where we have several great stops lined up at large ranches, feedlots, processing plants and other fascinating places. Space is limited, so be sure to reach out to the GCA staff and secure your spot as soon as possible. We hope that you will be able to join us as we try to get everyone across the road and with our herd in the upcoming months!

Will Bentley

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

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

Executive Committee MembersKristy Arnold, Screven912-294-3485 • [email protected] Lee Brown, Colbert706-207-7048 • [email protected] T. Cannon, Ty Ty229-881-0721 • [email protected] Cheely, Warrenton706-465-2136 • [email protected] Galloway, Monticello678-410-6070 • [email protected] Lovett, Cuthbert229-938-2187 • [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Regional Vice Presidents

1961-1963 Ben T. Smith, Atlanta1963-1966 Henry Green, Sr., St. Simons1966-1968 Dr. Jack Tuttle, Barnesville1968-1970 J.W. Trunnell, Cochran1970-1971 K.J. Hodges, Blakely1971-1972 Edward B. Pope, Washington1972-1974 George Berner, Warm Springs1974-1976 Dr. O.E. Sell, Milner1976-1978 Joe Gayle, Perry1978-1980 Sam Hay, Covington1980-1981 Lee Campbell, Carrollton1981-1982 Charles Baker, Calhoun1982-1983 Webb Bullard, Camilla1983-1984 Bobby Rowan, Enigma1984-1985 Harvey Lemmon, Woodbury1985-1986 Don Griffith, Buchanan1986-1987 Gene Chambers, Douglas1987-1988 Mike Peed, Forsyth1988-1989 Sam Payne, Calhoun1989-1990 Bobby Miller, Lula1990-1991 Newt Muse, Carrollton1991-1992 Howard Jones, Newnan

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

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

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

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

GCA Past Presidents


Melvin PorterPresident

168 Hardman RdJefferson, GA 30549

[email protected]

Randy FordhamPresident-Elect

65 Corey DrDanielsville, GA 30633

[email protected]

Kyle GilloolyVice President

2731 River RdWadley, GA 30477

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Billy MooreTreasurer

172 Hidden Lakes DrGray, GA 31032478-986-6893

[email protected]

Will BentleyExecutive V. P. P. O. Box 27990

Macon, GA [email protected]

Jim Adams, BarnesvilleJim Bailey, Jacksonville, Fla.

Jack Banks, Newnan Wayne Bates, Griffin

Carson Brooks, Abbeville Jonathan Brown, Manchester

Frank Bryan, Shiloh Garland T Byrd ,Reynolds

Courtney Carnahan, Morriston, Fla.Ben Carson, Thomaston

Mark Casteel, ThomastonAlan Cook, Carrollton Buck Cooley, Lagrange

Leslie Droogmans, PalmettoPeter Droogmans, PalmettoCatie Droogmans, Palmetto

Raymond Elliott, Manchester Rafael Estrada, Gainesville

Earl Evans, Milner Luther Fletcher, Molena Eli Galloway, Newborn Mike Gibbs, Moultrie Jake Gray, Hartwell

Raymond L Grimes, MilledgevilleRichard Harp, Fayetteville

Jack D Hedrick, Columbus, Miss.Earl Hobbs, Ellerslie

Brent Jackson, ChatsworthJohn Johnson, The RockMatt Jordan, Woodbine Caleb Jordan, Woodbine Ben Jordan, Woodbine

Will Kendrick, BarnesvilleJohn Kendrick, Yatesville

Barrett King, AthensThomas R Little, Lagrange


Carlos Martel, Mineral Bluff Gary & Martha Mason, Dallas

Gerald Masters, Milton Kenneth McDaniel, Thomaston

McMinn Development, LLC, Athens, Tenn.Holly H Milam, Turin Eric Miller, The Rock

Patrick Mincey, Wilmington, N.C.Andrew Mincey, Charlottesville, Va.John W Mitchell, III, Norman Park

Alan Mobley, Griffin Antonio Moreno, Edison

Garrett Nordan, Thomaston Kyle Penny, Thomaston

William Reeves, FitzgeraldWilliam Reynolds, Macon Ray Rickman, Thomaston

Doug Roberts, Omega Randall Shaw, Dothan, Ala.

Dimi Smith, CarrolltonSouthern Grace Farms, Enigma Adam Speegle, Brasstown, N.C.

Howard Spivey, Thomasville Chad Stokes, Lizella

Robert L Strickland, Dewy Rose Trev Sutton, Dahlonega

Zachary Sutton, DahlonegaJohn Terrell, Senoia

Rick Thomas, ElbertonGerald Thrift, NahuntaRobert Todd, Screven

Barbara B Tyson, BuckheadW L Ranch & Livestock, LLC, Danielsville

Bob & Carmen Westerfield, Molena Lauren Whitman, Moultrie Tanner Whitman, Moultrie

We are glad you have joined the GCA family!

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Sarah LoughridgeYCC Region Representative

Tell us a little about yourself.Q:A: The hills of Chatsworth, Georgia, are where I call home. I am a Kansas State Wildcat residing in UGA Bulldog

Country working toward a master’s degree in Agricultural and Environmental Education. Traveling across the country on the livestock judging team at K-State was a rewarding experience and one that I will always cherish (Saturdays in Athens in Sanford Stadium is a close second). My favorite cut of beef would definitely be the ribeye!

Q: Share what it means to be on the YCC board along with some of the responsibilities you undertake.

A: I am grateful to serve as a YCC Region Representative. Becoming more acquainted with familiar faces and meeting new cattlemen of all ages is an exciting opportunity! Over the past year we have worked as a team to get the ball rolling on this new branch of the GCA. We have coordinated activities for this past convention and summer conference, and we are currently in the planning stages for convention this April. Our first YCC Short Course was a huge success that could not have been accomplished without everyone’s help and support. Also, promoting Georgia beef at various conferences throughout the year is always an exciting time!

Q: What improvements or changes would you like to see evolve over the next year with GCA?

A: GCA did a wonderful job developing a strategic plan. I would like to see the organization continue to work at fulfilling it. Additionally, I want to see the YCC continue to grow. It is a great way for young people to make connections and network with producers around the state!

Q: In your opinion, what is the most pertinent issue Georgia’s beef industry is facing today?

A: It is always important to educate students about the cattle industry and its benefits to the community. Being in secondary agricultural education, I witness students who do not know basic beef facts and its nutritional value. It is essential that our industry link together to continue to educate youth (as well as adults). We should always take the time to answer questions that may seem simple to us, but may be unclear to those who are not actively involved in the industry. We always want to shed a positive light where negative connotations may exist.


Q: Describe your background and your involvement with the cattle industry.

A: I grew up on a commercial cow-calf operation with a strong influence of Simmental and SimAngus cattle. Showing Simmental cattle in high school was certainly my favorite extracurricular activity. I thoroughly enjoyed being a member of the K-State CattleWomen’s Association and assisting with the K-State Legacy Bull Sale. However, nothing beats feeding and working at home on my own turf. Going home during spring calving is my favorite time of the year. Witnessing my family’s hard work and planning “hit the ground” is a wonderful experience. Being able to work side by side with family has truly been a blessing.

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When the meetings of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Committee began, they started with the premise from prior years that “common characteristics of dietary patterns associated with positive health outcomes include: higher intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy, fish/seafood, legumes, lean meat and nuts.” However, at the last and final meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in December, the Committee made the unprecedented move of striking “lean meat” from the pattern associated with a healthy diet, implying a plant-based diet. This is a major departure, not only from the past guidelines, but also from more than 30 years of nutritionally-accepted science and peer-reviewed studies.

Despite recent media coverage, it is important to remember that the Committee’s final report has not yet been publicly released. We expect the Committee to release their report to the secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture in late January or early February. At that time, the secretaries will have the opportunity to review the recommendations and request input and comments. Following that, the recommendations will then be published in the Federal Register, with a comment period. Throughout this entire process, NCBA will continue to be engaged on behalf of our members.

Dietary Guidelines Committee Verbalizes Move to Limit Lean Meats

NCBA Voices Concern Over USDA’s Proposal to Import Fresh Beef from Northern Argentina

As 2014 wrapped up, NCBA submitted comments to USDA APHIS regarding their proposed rule that would allow the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef, under certain conditions, from northern Argentina, a region located north of Patagonia South and Patagonia North B. NCBA stands strongly opposed to the proposed rule on the basis of concerns regarding animal health. NCBA has long been a proponent of integrated domestic-foreign trade policy which encourages reciprocity, elimination of unfair trade restrictions and a movement toward private enterprise and free markets. Currently, the United States does not consider the region of northern Argentina to be free of Foot-and-Mouth disease. Opening this market for fresh beef presents significant risks for the possible introduction of FMD into the United States. FMD is an extremely contagious viral disease of cloven-hooved animals and many wildlife species and is considered to be one of the most economically devastating livestock diseases in the world. An outbreak of FMD could ultimately threaten the entire U.S. economy as well as jeopardize our national food security. The region of northern Argentina is considered by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) as a region free of FMD where FMD vaccination is currently practiced. USDA APHIS does not recognize countries or regions that continue to vaccinate against FMD as free of the disease and as such APHIS cannot recognize the northern Argentina region as free of FMD. APHIS, however, can evaluate the risk presented by fresh/frozen beef products imported under specific conditions. The proposal is based upon these assessments.

APHIS conducted their risk analysis based on a series of site visits to Argentina to determine the FMD risk status of these regions. NCBA’s repeated requests for written reports and standard methodology for these APHIS site visits to northern Argentina have gone unanswered. The lack of any documentation and an obvious lack of management controls for the site review process calls into question the integrity and quality assurance for the entire risk analysis process used to determine the risk estimation for FMD. After realizing the potential flaws in the risk analysis process, a group of bipartisan Members of Congress signed a letter to the Government Accountability Office requesting a GAO review of the APHIS site review process used to verify animal health data from requesting export countries. The Congressional members further called for a halt to the rulemaking process for northern Argentina until the GAO review could be completed and any corrective action to the risk analysis process implemented. NCBA remains committed to supporting open trade markets, level playing fields, and utilizing science-based standards to facilitate international trade. At the same time, no amount of trade is worth sacrificing the health and safety of the United States cattle herd. Strict transparency of process and an adherence to sound scientific principles must be the basis for all animal health decisions of this magnitude. Thanks to cattle producers across the country, over 295 comments were submitted. USDA-APHIS will review these comments before making a final decision on the proposed rule.

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The Public Lands Council is once again offering two Nick Theos scholarships of $250, complimentary hotel accommodations on Capitol Hill, and complimentary conference registration to attend the annual Spring Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., March 23-26, 2015. In an effort to get more college students involved with PLC and provide them with an unforgettable learning experience, PLC is offering this chance to meet members of Congress and their staff; attend meetings with agency officials; and hear from the leading experts and influencers in the industry. Scholars will be able to actively participate in our efforts to promote and support public lands grazing in our nation’s capital.

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public lands ranching. We ask that they complete the necessary form and include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor, FFA mentor, livestock association, or other leader who can attest to the professionalism and interest of the applicant. If selected, applicants should be prepared to give short remarks to meeting attendees during lunch on Tuesday, March 24. PLC will provide hotel rooms and registration fees. Sponsorships to help cover travel costs are encouraged. Application forms and letters of recommendation are due by COB Friday, February 6, 2015. The PLC Executive Committee will select the two recipients and PLC staff will notify them by Friday, February 13.

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Legislative Watch

Farmer Identity Protection Act (S. 1343 & H.R. 4157) • Key Sponsors: Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Reps. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.), Lee Terry (R-Neb.), Mike McIntyre (D-NC) and Jim Costa (D-Cal.).Protects the personal information of livestock producers from being distributed to third parties. NCBA urges a YES vote on S. 1343 and H.R. 4157. Water Rights Protection Act (S. 1630) • Key Sponsors: Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)Provides a means to combat the recent directive that allows the United States Forest Service to seize private water rights without just compensation. The House version, H.R. 3189, passed and NCBA urges a YES vote on S. 1630. Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078) • Key Sponsor: Rep. Steve Southerland (R-Fla.) Halts any action of the EPA and the Corps regarding the proposed definition of “waters of the United States” and invalidates the EPA’s interpretive rule. NCBA urges a YES vote. Agricultural Conservation Flexibility Act (H.R. 5071) • Key Sponsors: Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.). The bill would invalidate the Interpretative Rule and prevent it from being used as the basis for legal actions against farmers and ranchers for simply carrying out normal and routine farming and ranching activities.

Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (S.1900 & H.R. 3830) • Key Sponsors: Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Rep. Dave Camp (R-Mich.)To establish strong rules for trade negotiations and Congressional approval of trade pacts, to deliver trade agreements that boost U.S. exports and create American jobs. NCBA urges a YES vote on S.1900 and H.R. 3830. Common Sense in Species Protection Act of 2014 (H.R. 4319) • Key Sponsor: Rep. Crawford (R-Ark.)Amends the ESA to require the Secretary of the Interior to publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis a the time of a listing decision and include critical habitat designation impacts.

Community Protection Act of 2014 (S. 2084) • Key Sponsors: Sens. Landrieu (D-Lou.) and Pryor (D-Ark.)Amends the ESA to require the Secretary of the Interior to publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published. Ozone Regulatory Delay and Extension of Assessment Length Act (S. 2514) • Key Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)ORDEAL act would give EPA more time to review and revise air quality standards, ensuring a more certain regulatory environment for state air-quality agencies and businesses. NCBA urges a YES vote. Commonsense Legislative Exceptional Events Reform (CLEER) Act (S. 2526) • Key Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)The bill would streamline EPA regulations intended to ensure that states and localities are not considered in violation of federal air-quality standards due to uncontrollable, naturally occurring events - otherwise known as “exceptional events” - such as the dust storms and wildfires. NCBA urges a YES vote.


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Georgia and Alabama cattle producers teamed up to participate in the All American Beef Battalion at Ft. Benning army base. Mike and Debbie Smith, along with Marcia Callaway and Elise Farnham, represented the Coweta County Cattlemen’s Association. Members joined together at the base to feed a steak dinner to thousands of service members along with their families. Be on the lookout for how to get involved with this great opportunity this summer! What a great way to say “Thank you!” to our troops!

The Northwest Georgia Cattlemen’s Association presented Roger Booker, below, and Haley Porter, left, with scholarships. Both Booker and Porter are planning to attend ABAC. A scholarship to a student with an interest in agriculture is a great way to help guarantee the future of our industry.

Three out of the five GJCA officers placed in Senior Showmanship at the Classic City Showdown. Merritt Daniels placed fourth, Katie Fife placed sixth, and Makayla Snow placed seventh.

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The Greene Area Cattlemen’s Association held their annual Christmas meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the fellowship hall at New Hope Baptist Church in Greshamville. Members and their spouses were treated to a great steak dinner and a very informative presentation by Dr. Alex Stelzleni from UGA. Dr. Stelzleni discussed the research and marketing being done to increase the value of the chuck, and gave a cutting demonstration to show all the new cuts. The evening closed out with Christmas trivia and door prizes donated from local businesses.

The “Forester Sisters” entertained a crowd of more than 130 people who attended the Tri-State Cattlemen’s Association Annual Christmas Dinner. Following a rib eye dinner and entertainment, the Association raised over $1,700 at their annual auction, which is used to support the local youth livestock program.

The 2014 Baldwin-Jones-Putnam Cattlemen’s Association Chapter awards banquet was held on Dec. 15. Award winners included Janet Wilkie (Distinguished Service – Putnam Co.), Wilma Duckworth, Duckworth Farm Supply (Top Hand – Baldwin Co.), Daphne Nichols, Nichols Farm (Environmental Stewardship – Baldwin Co.), and Ronnie Miller, Miller Farms (Cattle Producer of the Year – Jones Co.). David Lowe of Putnam Co. was honored for his hard work, dedication and service as outgoing president of the Baldwin-Jones-Putnam Cattlemen’s Association in 2014. He served as president of the chapter for 2013 and 2014.

Georgia•Beef•BitesEach February we always seem to highlight Valentine’s Day dinner and feature our steak dinner of choice, but I think we often leave out the meal typically deemed the most important. So, this

Valentine’s Day we are going to encourage everyone to enjoy a lazy Saturday morning with breakfast in bed. It’s not your average steak and eggs but this Spicy Beef Chorizo Breakfast Strata just happens to be one of my favorite breakfast recipes because you can feed a crowd and it’s packed with flavor. You will need to make the beef sausage that the recipe calls for, but the prep time is still only about 30 minutes. Also, I recommend preparing the beef sausage the night before to save time so you are that much closer to enjoying a beefy breakfast with your valentine!

By Suzanne Bentley GBB director of industry information & public relations


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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare Chorizo-Style Beef Sausage. Stir in bell pepper and spinach; set aside.

2. Meanwhile, beat eggs, milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in large bowl until

blended. Stir in bread and 1 cup cheese. Stir in beef mixture.

3. Spray 3-quart shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour beef mixture into prepared dish.

Top evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; bake in 350°F oven 40 minutes.

Remove foil; continue baking 10 to 15 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes

before serving. Garnish with Toppings, if desired.

Chorizo-Style Beef Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 to 3

teaspoons chipotle chili powder, 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika,

1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large

nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add beef mixture; cook 8 to10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch

crumbles and stirring occasionally. Drain fat, if needed.

Recipe from beefitswhatsfordinner.com

SPICY BEEF CHORIZO BREAKFAST STRATAIngredients

1 recipe Chorizo-Style Beef Sausage (recipe below)

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 cups packed fresh baby spinach6 large eggs1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups skim milk

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

8 cups day-old French bread cubes (1-inch)

1-1/2 cups reduced-fat or regular

shredded Monterey Jack cheese Toppings (optional):

Salsa, chopped green onions, chopped

tomatoes, dairy sour cream (optional)

Associat ion Reports • Georgia Catt leWomen’s Associat ion

The New Year is HereBy Ruth Hice, CattleWomen’s Association President

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I cannot believe how fast 2014 flew by. Before we knew it, Christmas was here and we enjoyed it very much with our children and grandchildren. We hope everyone else had a great Christmas and New Year’s. On the Monday after Christmas we went with our daughter and her family up to Williamsburg, Virginia, for a week. There was so much history that we enjoyed it tremendously. The grandkids loved it! On January 30-31, 2015, we held our steer and heifer show in Upson County. This was our 70th anniversary of the show, making it the second longest running show in Georgia. The CattleWomen gave two awards and also the

Elsie Sell Belt Buckle to the high point award winner of the show. This year the Mid-Georgia Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating 50 years of the bull sheet that is sent out to their members. That is quite an accomplishment! The Monday before Christmas several of our CattleWomen had the privilege to serve our servicemen and women at Fort Benning in Columbus. They served hundreds of steaks to thank our troops who are stationed here in Georgia. This is a small token of our gratitude for everything they do. There is not a better time of year to do this than around Christmas when they are missing their families. Beef is always a great way to say thank you – especially a juicy steak! The convention is just around the corner. If anyone has any suggestions for things we can do, please let me or any cattlewoman know. As always, we will have an event on Friday morning as well as our annual meeting and dessert social on Friday afternoon. If you have never been to Convention, we encourage you to attend. If you are in the cattle industry, Perry, Georgia, is the place to be April 1-4, 2015. Encourage your wives to join us. We promise they will be made to feel welcome. Check out the schedule in this issue. We have had lots of calls for the recipe below. It is a super-easy and incredibly delicious way to enjoy beef. This would be a great recipe for Valentine’s Day. If you have work to do, put this on in the morning and you will enjoy the wonderful aroma of beef all day. That is love!


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l pkg dry ranch dressing mix 1 pkg McCormick au jus gravy mix

1 stick butter 4-5 Pepperoncini peppers

Directions 1. Place chuck roast in crock pot (smaller crock pots work best).

2. Sprinkle Ranch Dressing mix on top, followed by Au Jus Gravy Mix.

3. Place butter on top of dry mixes. Add butter. Place peppers on top of roast. Add NO water!!!! 4. Cook on low for 8 hours

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The Manly Arts

So there I was in the wilds of the high desert on a cow camp in the early fall, riding three young horses and checking cows, water tanks and fence. Pretty tough livin’ out here. My clothes didn’t get washed much. My razor broke. I tried to wash

up at the spring every week or two and brushed my teeth with bakin’ soda and salt. I didn’t have a toothbrush, of course, so I never got that tough gristle completely out. I tried to cut my own hair. Thank goodness I didn’t have a mirror. A man gets lonesome sometimes. I tried not to think about it. I pondered a lot. I had deep discussions with my dogs but they begin to doze off when I questioned the wisdom of Napoleon invading Italy in 1796 or the value of Latin as a second language. While trying to fix a hole in the baseboard to keep the pack rats out, I pulled a board loose. There behind it where it must have dropped years ago, was a book. It was still somewhat readable. The pages were yellowing around the edges and water stains faded out much of the print. It was such a surprise. Remember, you must put yourself in my position at the time. I had not seen another human being for weeks, cell phones didn’t work there, and there was no mail delivery. I didn’t have a radio. Things became mundane. Your emotional graph rarely moves off neutral unless you’re getting bucked off or snakebit. Then out of nowhere, I found this book. I pondered if there was some profound meaning that I, a solitary cowboy, was the one to find it. Was it just circumstance? Would it lead me to greater knowledge and peace of mind? Would I become famous or rich? The owner must have been a learned man. He may have studied it daily, maybe memorized certain chapters; it could have changed his life. Words and phrases could be discerned; “purl, binding, blocking, slipover, ribbed cap, moss…” instructions like “cast on, yarn over, K 2 tog, rest the needle in your lap, p.s.s.o, crochet, garter and if you do slip a stitch, you can work backwards…” The illustrations were illegible. They could have been drawings of someone doing surgery, or sword fighting, or preparing spaghetti, or counting to eleven on one hand. I held them to the window, I looked at them upside down, I tried to iron one page with a hot pocket knife, all to no avail. I conjured the possibilities; a manual for deckhands on a schooner? A wiring diagram for home appliances? Parasitology Vol. 1: Strongyles? Then a card fell out. It said “The Manly Art of Knitting, © 1972”. I fell upon it like a hyena on a carcass! And even today, though I can’t remember anybody’s name, where I left the car keys, or who is the Secretary of State, I can still knit and purl with the best of them! So there, I feel better getting it out in the open.

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

Georgia Development Authority, MonroeManor Cattle Company, Manor

Moseley Cattle Auction LLC, BlakelyStephens County Farm Bureau, Eastanollee

Ribeye Members ($150 - $299)Alltech, Inc., Thomasville Amicalola EMC, Jasper

Athens Stockyard, Athens, Tennessee Carden and Associates,

Winter Haven, Florida Carroll County Livestock, Carrollton

Capital City Bank, Dublin Columbia County Farm Bureau, Harlem

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

Flint River Mills, BainbridgeFranklin County Farm Bureau, Carnesville

Furst-McNess, Cordele Gerald A. Bowie, Auctioneer, West Point

Jackson EMC, GainesvilleKing Ford, Murphy, NC

Lasseter Equipment Group, Moultrie Lumber City Supplements, Lumber City

Nitram Farms, Ocilla Pasture Management Systems,

Mount Pleasant, North CarolinaResaca Sun Feeds LLC, Resaca

Sunbelt Ag. Expo, MoultrieSunbelt Builders Inc., Covington

The Sumner Agency/Tim Hartsfield, Norman Park Waters Agricultural Labs, Inc., Camilla

Sirloin Members ($75 - $149)AgAmerica Lending, Lakeland, Florida

AgGeorgia Farm Credit, DublinAgGeorgia Farm Credit, Perry

AgGeorgia Farm Credit, RoystonArnall Grocery Company, Newnan

Baker Cattle Service, QuitmanBank of Camilla, CamillaBank of Dudley, Dublin

Banks County Farm Bureau, HomerBartow County Farm Bureau, Cartersville

BBWH Insurors, StatesboroBekaert Corp., Douglas

Bill Hembree Insurance, Winston Braswell Cattle Company, Athens

Bubba’s Tire, DublinBull Hill Ranch, Gray Court, S.C.

Burke Truck and Tractor, WaynesboroC & B Processing, Milledgeville

Carroll E.M.C., CarrolltonCat Creek Cattle Co., Valdosta

Chapman Fence Company, JeffersonChattooga Farm Bureau, SummervilleClarke County Farm Bureau, Athens Colony Bank-Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald

Colony Bank Wilcox, RochelleColquitt Ag Services, Doerun

Community Bank & Trust, ClarkesvilleCommunity Bank of Dublin, DublinC R Benson Farm LLC, Dry Branch

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

Dublin Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Assoc., Dublin

Eastonollee Livestock Market, EastonolleeEdward Jones, Carrollton

Elbert County Farm Bureau, ElbertonElrod Garden Center, Dallas

Farm and Garden Inc., CorneliaFarmers State Bank, Dublin

Flint EMC, PerryFloridahawaiibeaches.com, Dahlonega

Forsyth County Farm Bureau, CummingFort Creek Farm, Sparta

FPL Food, Augusta Greene County Extension Office, Greensboro

Greg’s Meat Processing, ComerGriffins Warehouse, McRae

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

Habersham EMC, ClarkesvilleHancock County Farm Bureau, Sparta

Haralson County Farm Bureau, BuchananHarris County Farm Bureau, Hamilton

Hart Co. Farm Bureau, HartwellHartford Livestock Insurance, WatkinsvilleHenry County Farm Bureau, McDonough

David Hilliard, CPA, McRaeHolland Fertilizer Company, Cedartown

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

Jackson EMC, HullJames Short Tractors & Equipment of Alto, Alto

James Short Tractors & Equipment, Inc., CarnesvilleKnoxville Store, Knoxville

Laurens County Farm Bureau, DublinLBL Farms, Chester

Leland Catledge Farm, Clarkesville Macon Co. Veterinary Hospital, Montezuma

Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Danielsville

Madison County Farm Bureau, DanielsvilleMontrose Auction, Inc., Montrose

Morris Bank, DublinNortheast Georgia Livestock, Athens

Oconee County Farm Bureau, WatkinsvilleOconee State Bank, WatkinsvilleOconee Well Driller, WatkinsvilleOsceola Cotton Co., LLC, Ocilla

Owens Farm Supply, ToccoaPalmetto Creek Farm, Hamilton

Paulding County Farm Bureau, DallasPeoples Community National Bank, Bremen

Pickens County Farm Bureau, Jasper

Piggly Wiggly, McRaeP H White Company, Dyersburg, Tenn.

Public Service Communications Inc., ReynoldsProducers Cattle Auction LLC, Mobile, Alabama

Ralph Jackson, P.C., DublinR. C. Tire, Dublin

Rhinehart Equipment Company, RomeRobert Hutson Ford-Ram, Moultrie

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

R.W. Griffin Industries, NashvilleSecurity State Bank, McRae

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

Smith’s Pharmacy, McRaeSouthern States, Woodstock

SunSouth, CarrolltonSwainsboro Stockyard, SwainsboroThe Four County Bank, Allentown

Thompson Appraisals, SopertonTroup County Farm Bureau, LaGrange

Twin Lakes Farm, HullUnion County Farm Bureau, Blairsville

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

Upson County Farm Bureau, ThomastonViridiun LLC, Cumming

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

Wards Service Center, Inc., DexterWayne Chandler Plumbing & Well, Danielsville

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

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

Wilkes County Stockyard, WashashingtonYoungblood Farm, Sparta

Dr. W Mike Younker, Fayetteville

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Georgia Simmental-Simbrah Breeders

Georgia Simmental-Simbrah AssociationBilly Moss, Secretary/Treasurer,

P: 706-654-6071 E: [email protected]

Plan to attend these upcoming sales:February 7, 2015 Turnpike Creek Farms Angus &

SimAngus™ Bull & Female Sale, Milan Contact: Derek Williams 229-315-0986

February 21, 2015 Yon Family Farms Angus &SimAngus™ Bull Sale,Ridge Spring, SC. Contact: Kevin Yon, 803-685-5048

February 28, 2015 Pigeon Mountain Beef Builders Spring Bull Test Sale,RomeContact: Bruce Van Meter, 770-547-1433

March 4, 2015 Tifton Bull Test Sale,IrwinvilleSelling 20 Simmental and

32 SimAngus™ bullsContact: Jacob Segers, 229-386-3683

Sim-Angus & Angus

Pigeon Mountain SimmentalsJohn Howard

P.O. Box 851 • LaFayette, GA 30728Home (706) 638-4220 • Office/Fax (706) 638-8184

Mobile (423) 413-4442

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Good luck to all the Limousin exhibitors in Perry!

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Mar. 15th – Shirley Show Cattle Club Calf Sale, Commerce, GA

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uccessful seedstock producers focus on producing cattle that are in demand by commercial producers. To accomplish the task, successful seedstock producers stay

aware of, and are informed about, what drives demand in all factions of the beef industry. They utilize tools based on facts and informational tools that drive all profit sectors of the beef business in today’s competitive marketplace. It’s one thing to talk about feed efficiency, performance, maternal traits, superior muscling, enhanced yield grade and superior marbling; yet it takes a well-thought-out plan and execution of that plan to achieve the results most producers try to attain to set themselves apart from their competitors and achieve the desired result. Identifying the correct traits of importance: Most progressive commercial cow-calf producers are trying to produce cattle that are in demand based on the feedback they receive from their respective buyers of their feeder cattle. In an effort to achieve this, they buy bulls from seedstock producers that will give them a chance to make “reputation” feeder cattle. They must find the right influence of traits that produce cattle that are in demand by their purchasers for economically important traits related to performance and carcass merit, as well as cattle that accommodate their own individual ranches’ requirements for maternal performance, fertility, birthweight, calving ease, temperament and performance traits. To achieve mainstream demand for reputation feeder cattle, today’s commercial cow-calf operator is juggling superior genetics with other factors such as health, vaccination programs and nutritional components. This is a concerted effort to generate repeat buyers for their feeder cattle of high performance characteristics that will command a premium for the calf crop year after year. When a commercial bull buyer can satisfy requirements for traits such as birth weight, calving ease, performance, fertility and milking ability, he will typically take a hard look at bulls that not only accomplish this in his breeding program, but also combine the added value of superior carcass traits with sires that will positively influence quality grade, yield grade and superior performance in regards to pounds produced not only at his ranch, but also into the later production phases of the feedyard and packing house. Regardless of what sector of the business one is in, a scale to weigh production is typically involved when final payment is made. NALF provides a valuable tool to producers in the genetic index $MTI EPD (Mainstream Terminal Index). $MTI is a multiple trait selection index that combines performance

with carcass and growth EPDs into an index that is expressed in dollars per head. The $MTI index was developed for use in a terminal sire index in which Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls are bred to mature British-cross cows where progeny are placed in a feedlot and sold on a mainstream grid. By combining weaning weight, yearling weight, yield grade and marbling score, the index is designed for breeders to accurately evaluate their seedstock to commercial producers with a selection tool that combines economically important traits into one simple index. For example, a bull with a +$60 for $MTI would be expected to return $20 more per carcass value than a bull with a +$40 for $MTI due to combined genetic merit for post-weaning growth and mainstream carcass merit passed on to offspring. Selection on this index will give producers an economic selection tool that a commercial cow-calf operator can easily understand when expressed in dollars per head. If producers use high $MTI bulls on first calf heifers, they should also use EPDs for calving ease direct to minimize calving difficulty. Additionally, it is important to understand genetic differences among animals in the component traits that contribute to $MTI. For an example, a +$50 bull whose $MTI value comes from superiority in marbling is a more appropriate choice than a +$50 bull whose value is from high growth and low yield when the cows to which they are mated are of low genetic merit for marbling. The opposite can be true on smaller framed, earlier maturing cows that need help on growth traits and yield grade. Regardless, cow-calf operators are seeking to produce cattle that give them the best opportunity to capitalize on traits of economic importance. In today’s environment they need cattle that can produce pounds efficiently not only for themselves but also for the next buyer in the production chain. The cattle not only have to work on the ranch, but must also have the genetic merit to provide optimal yield grade and superior quality grade as the cattle move through the packing house and the product is transferred onto the

Producing Cattle ofValue to the Commercial Cattle IndustryMark Anderson, NALF Executive Director

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retailer and ultimately the consumer. Limousin genetics provide these benefits when used in a crossbreeding system. The benefits of crossbreeding have been well documented with the advantage of heterosis. At the end of the day, superior end product still has to be held in high regard as the product is ultimately judged by the consumer. Gone are the days of the ‘90s when a heavy emphasis was put primarily on just production traits. When feeders began switching to a value-based marketing system in which cattle began to be sold on formulas and grids, feedyard operators soon realized that they not only needed cattle that would gain efficiently but also cattle that would provide consistency in terms of quality and yield grade once their paychecks were based on such. They began to seek out commercial cow-calf operators that produced this kind of cattle and were willing to pay a premium for them. Put more simply, once they feed a pen of cattle that can “do it all” they want more of them.

As a result, breed associations began to provide tools similar to NALF’s $MTI EPD in an effort to provide seedstock producers with tools to select for cattle that can provide this combination of economically important traits. To utilize and make these tools more effective, it is also important for seedstock breeders to turn in performance data on their cattle, including ultrasound and scan data. Most seedstock breeders are aware of the pitfalls of single trait selection in their breeding programs. Ultimately, effective tools provided by your breed association are there to help simplify the process. This is an effort to create additional value on your cattle when used correctly and help simplify the process. Seedstock operators are in a unique position to provide the commodity that is the building block utilized from every margin operator in between the cow-calf man all the way to the consumer. The key is to make it a standout commodity to achieve success.

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You’re Invited to the 2015 Tifton Bull Sale and Short Course

In a cattle market with seemingly endless opportunities to purchase bulls from a multitude of sources, it is vital that cattlemen fully understand the value of a herd sire and the economic importance of the decision to purchase a sire. Bull selection is approached, by most producers, as a challenge that consists primarily of weighing the options between phenotypic (e.g., soundness, muscularity, balance and size), and genotypic (e.g., EPDs for calving ease, growth and carcass merit) advantages and disadvantages. The current upward shift in cattle prices has placed added importance on the selection of the RIGHT bull. Most southeastern producers consider birth weight and/or calving ease the central trait when selecting a bull to bring into their program. The current cattle market rewards producers for hearty, growth-oriented calves that are efficient at converting inputs into growth. Bottom line: heavy calves are still worth more dollars. The balance between selecting for growth and for calving ease can be a delicate one. Selecting bulls for the single trait of calving ease can reduce calf weight and ability to grow. Selection experts advocate buying bulls that are at or below breed average for BW or at or above breed average for calving ease, placing no additional selection pressure on bulls that drastically excel in unassisted births. This practice protects the buyer from inadvertently selecting bulls that produce low-performing offspring. Performance testing is an invaluable tool for identifying bulls that have superior productive qualities and is also a means of evaluating a sire’s ability to transmit growth traits to future generations. Why consider purchasing a performance-tested bull? Performance-tested bulls are evaluated on a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, ability to gain, feed efficiency, frame score and carcass composition. These characteristics are considered highly heritable. More than 60 years of research has repeatedly shown that bulls or heifers that gain rapidly and efficiently are more likely to transmit those characteristics to their progeny (Knapp and Clark, 1950). The same principle holds true for most genetic traits influencing growth and carcass merit. Additionally, soundness and sperm quality should be measured to ensure that all bulls have the ability to cover cows. At UGA’s bull evaluation centers, animals are fertility tested and evaluated for breeding soundness to ensure that the bull you purchase has all the tools necessary to get your females bred and to do so as efficiently as possible. Not only is there value in knowing that your bull is sound and ready to work, but the decreased risk associated with buying a bull that has demonstrated advantages in highly heritable growth traits translates into the potential for increased income from that bull’s progeny. In Georgia, the Tifton and Calhoun Bull Evaluation Programs are used as educational opportunities for Georgia’s beef producers. The Tifton Bull Test is now in its 57th year, and changes have been made by each new committee and director since the program’s inception. Some of these changes include: moving to 112-day test period and feeding a coproduct-based ration instead of cereal grains. This method provides enough data to accurately assess bull performance, and it also allows us to minimize cost associated with time on feed. The collected performance information is used to enhance EPDs, which provides our potential buyers with scientifically-evaluated information to reinforce the bull’s genetic potential. We currently have 142 bulls representing nine breeds on test at Tifton. We have a variety of bulls that excel in an assortment of characteristics, and our consignors have done an outstanding job providing bulls that will satisfy the needs of a wide range of operations. We have high quality calving ease sires for use on heifers, carcass oriented bulls that will add value to the commercial calf crop, and eye-catching bulls with deep pedigrees that will expand the genetic base of purebred operations. We also have combination bulls that offer every blend of these traits that progressive cattleman may require. Overall, animal health has been good and the quality of bulls can only be described as impressive. The top two-thirds of these bulls will be offered for sale on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Tifton Bull Evaluation Center near Irwinville, Georgia. Also, on March 3 we will hold the annual Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course at the Evaluation Center, featuring expert speakers from three states who will focus on “Planning for the Future.” In conjunction with the Short Course, there will be an opportunity to preview the bulls before sale day.

For more information on sire selection contact your county extension office (1-800-ASK-UGA-1). For directions to the test station, test reports, rules, and a calendar of events please visit http://www.caes.uga.edu/commodities/animals/beef/stations/index.html or contact Dr. Jacob Segers at

229-386-3214 or Ms. Patsie Cannon at 229-386-3683.

Dr. Jacob R. Segers. Assistant Professor and Extension Animal Scientist, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Georgia

57th Annual

One of the oldest and most-respected performance test sales in the US!

Wednesday, March 4, 2015 • 12:30 p.m. near Tifton, Ga.Selling Approximately 95 Outstanding Bulls!

This year, 142 bulls are being tested, and the top two-thirds of these will be sold. This will afford buyers a large selection of the top-breeding bulls available in Georgia in 2015. The state-of-the-art facility design, deep sandy soil

and large lots gave these bulls ample exercise. They will be sound and ready for work. The official 112-day feed test gain records, 205-day adjusted weaning weights, 365-day adjusted yearling weights, hip heights, ultrasound data and

EPDs will be available. All sale bulls tested negative for PI-BVD and are free from all known genetic defects.

Only the top two-thirds of the bulls will sell -- the best of the best!Angus • Brangus • Charolais • Chiangus • Hereford • Red Angus • Santa Gertrudis • SimAngus • Simmental

To receive a catalog or other information, contact:Dr. Jacob Segers & Patsie Cannon

UGA Extension Animal Science2360 Rainwater Road

Tifton, GA 31793 229-386-3214 & 229-386-3683

[email protected] • [email protected]

Georgia Cattlemen’s AssociationP.O. Box 27990

Macon, GA 31221478-474-6560

Sale-day phone: 229-831-5416

The test center is located 14 miles north-east of Tifton on Georgia Hwy 125 or 12 miles east of I-75 (Exit 78) on Georgia

Hwy 32 near Irwinville.

Auctioneer: Carroll T. Cannon GAL #249 229-881-0721www.caes.uga.edu/commodities/animals/beef/index.html

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Clark Hill FarmsBlubaugh Angus Ranch

Marty Clark Jefferson, Ga. • 770-294-5579

57th Annual

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Tag Sire DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio8 SAV Resource 1441 1/1/14 1325 4.52 106 3.51 104

84 Day Report

SAV Resource 1441

Sired by SAV Resource 1441 the 4th Top Selling bull at the 2012

SAV sale for $110,000.

Selling half interest April 11, 2015 at the Annual Blubaugh Angus Sale in Tonkawa, Okla.


Consigning Lots 41-5 Sired by Consensus 7229

SAV Harvestor 0338SAV Pursuit 0160

SAV Bismarck 5682

Intentionally Breeding.

Tag Sire DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio50 Consensus 7229 1/13/14 1165 4.23 99 3.19 94

84 Day Report

57th Annual

Acres Away Angus Farm324 Sawmill Road, Hampton, GA 30228

(770) [email protected]

Lot Sire Reg. # DOB CED BW WW YW Milk ($W) ($B) Dam Age ADG Ratio WDA Ratio37 TT EXT W249 17886925 1/16/14 7 1.1 56 95 29 45.95 60.17 6 107 10038 H A R B Windy 702 JH 17885918 2/10/14 7 1.8 57 101 28 41.93 74.9 9 112 112

Tim & Tandy West Centre, Ala. • 678-986-2510

57th Annual

Sired by H A R B Windy 702 JH

84 Day Report


Powder Creek Simmentals

Rodney Hilley Family 8881 Hwy 102 West, Molena, GA 30258 • 770-567-3909 • [email protected]

Bred for Calving Ease and Growth!

Be sure to check out our 8 bulls that are on test!

Come see us March 4, 2015!

57th Annual

Hardy Edwards505 Lem Edwards Road • Winterville, GA 30683

Hardy Cell: (706) 714-9012 Office: (706) 742-2658 Kim Cell: (706) 206-6725www.hmeherefords.com

Selling March 4

WATCH FOR OUR OTHER BULLS IN THIS SALE!

TIFTON, GA TEST STATION SALE

BW WW YW Milk M&G REA Marb

4.3 49 82 28 52 .55 .08

HME 144U 639 KENNETH B7 ETDOB: 2/20/14 REG# 43457934

VIEW THE BULL TEST RESULTS ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.CAES.UGA.EDU/COMMODITIES/ANIMALS/BEEF/STATIONS/INDEX.HTML

DAM: TF LADY P606 337 639

SIRE: TH JWR SOP 16G 57G TUNDRA 63N

DAM: TF LADY P606 337 639

SIRE: TH 75J 243R BAILOUT 144U ET

BW WW YW Milk M&G REA Marb

5.1 51 86 23 49 .38 .17

HME 63N 639 KENNETH B11 ETDOB: 2/23/14 REG# 43457938

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Lot 71

Lemmon Cattle Enterprises

Harvey & Nina Lemmon 706-553-3911/ 706-977-9222 • Steve Bryan 706-977-9967 P.O. Box 524 • Woodbury, Georgia 30293 • [email protected]

Lot DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio71 1/27/14 1305 4.29 101 3.72 11072 1/28/14 1305 4.20 99 3.73 110

57th Annual

Lot 72

Triple D Angus Farm

Tag Sire DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio65 Rito 0O5 of Rita 5F5 OBJ 1/7/14 1205 4.44 104 3.25 9666 002 of 7I20-801 OBJ 1/30/14 1215 4.52 106 3.49 10367 Connealy Confidence 0100 2/4/14 1165 4.56 107 3.40 10068 Connealy Consensus 7229 12/27/13 1175 4.02 94 3.08 91

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Spencer Duncan Whigham, GA • 229-221-5926

Tag 65

Come check our bulls out on March 4 at the Tifton Bull Test Sale!

57th Annual


57th Annual

Tag DOB CED BW WW YW Milk14 12/1/13 +9 +.3 54 97 +30

15 12/9/13 +8 -.7 55 100 +26

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Top 20% Calving Ease

Barry CronicCanon, Ga. • 706 476 7741

Tag 14 Tag 15

Increase weaning weights with Hill Angus BullsSelling March 4 • Tifton Bull Test

High Weaning Wts. and Test Gains • Moderate Frame • Eye appeal

Tag DOB BW Adj. WW Birth EPD Wean EPD Year EPD 84-D ADG 84-D Ratio31 1/23/14 84 762 2.1 58 107 4.18 9832 2/14/14 92 818 2.5 64 116 4.17 98

Hill Angus Farm Gary Hill Tifton, Ga. Phone: 229-848-3695

Tag 31

57th Annual

High Performing Sons of Plattemere Weigh Up k360Featured Sire Deer Valley Farm, TN and Select Sires. Tag 32 has a Pathfinder Dam


Triple S Cattle Co.

VDAR Elluna 2660 X VDAR Real Windy 4097 VDAR Elluna 2616 X VDAR Real Windy 4097

Donald, Brandon & Ronald Sewell Southside, Ala. • 256-393-8986 • [email protected]

Tag 56 Tag 57

Lot DOB ADG ADG Ratio WDA WDA Ratio56 1/5/14 4.23 99 3.04 9057 1/4/14 3.76 88 3.07 9184

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SUPERIOR GENETICS POWERFUL PERFORMANCE

Gillis Angus FarmWindell & Lawanda Gillis

Eastman, Ga. 478-374-4868 • 478-231-8236 (Cell)

[email protected]

Similar Bulls Available

at the Farm!

57th Annual

Tag Sire ADG Ratio WDA WT2 Sitz New Design 458N 4.50 106 3.79 1123 Sitz New Design 458N 4.86 114 3.45 1024 Sitz Rainmaker 11127 5.57 131 3.84 1145 Sitz Rainmaker 11127 4.49 105 3.58 1066 Sitz Rainmaker 11127 4.19 98 3.43 1017 EXAR Upshot 0562B 5.13 120 3.45 1028

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Mayo Cattle Company

57th Annual

229-310-6661 • Richland, Ga.

Lot DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio97 12/12/13 1440 5.00 104 3.63 111

57th Annual

MPAC Angus

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio35 2/23/14 1270 5.00 117 3.92 116

MPAC AngusMarvin A. Zeigler • Bamberg, S.C.

803-682-4850

57th Annual

Hays Farm

SimAngus • Sired by: Huxley 33X of Nichols ManifestBull Name Weight ADG ADG Ratio

Mr. Hays SA44 of 33X 1300 5.11 115Mr. Hays SA45 of 33X 1320 4.68 105Mr. Hays SA46 of 33X 1250 5.00 113Mr. Hays SA54 of 33X 1295 4.98 112

Angus • Sired by: Mr Hays 0H26 of Retail ProductBull Name Weight ADG ADG Ratio

Mr Hays 3H57 1150 4.70 110

Semen by Hulxey 33X -- $10 per straw Semen by Angus bulls -- Solid Ground by Final Answer

and Mr Hays 9H52 by Bando 155 -- $10 per straw

8555 Gravel Hill Rd., Doerun, GA 31744 • 229-881-0158

57th Annual


Jernigan Ranch

Tag Sire DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio121 Briggs 055/9 1/3/14 1105 3.95 109 2.95 95122 Briggs 055/9 2/26/14 1045 3.32 91 3.26 10584

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57th AnnualWayne Jernigan, Sr.Buena Vista, Ga. • 229-649-9659

Tag 121 Tag 122

Bulls will sell at Tifton Bull Test Sale on March 4!

See our heifer offerings at the Tifton HERD sale and Beef Expo in Perry.

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk33 12/2/13 1395 4.85 114 3.43 101 +1 +2.5 +73 +130 +33

Maternal brother of record-setting Tifton 46X

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio CED BW WW YW Milk111 2/14/14 1180 3.58 96 3.54 109 -1.2 +3.8 +72 +121 +29

Jack & Sherry Jones3621 Roddy Highway, Cochran, Ga.


Check out our bulls March 4 at the Tifton Bull Test Sale!

57th Annual

Tag 111

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Twin Creeks Farmand

Gabe Parker Brangus

Tag DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio91 1/23/14 1085 3.96 100 3.06 9992 12/23/13 1180 4.07 103 3.06 9993 1/18/14 1145 3.89 98 3.18 10384

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Sean, Lynn & Gabe Parker 530 Fredonia Church RoadBarnesville, Georgia 30204


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Tag Sire DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio

137 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 12/6/13 1525 4.70 110 3.78 119

138 THSF Freedom 300N 12/8/13 1425 4.13 97 3.55 112

139 Mr NLC Upgrade U8676 12/7/13 14725 3.99 94 3.67 115

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Rocky Hill FarmsSimmental • SimAngus • Angus

Top Quality Cattle

Steve & Tammy WatsonDawsonville, Ga.

Home: 706-265-6383Cell: 706-429-5349

57th Annual


Lot DOB WT ADG Ratio WDA Ratio

134 12/20/13 1290 4.27 100 3.32 104135 12/3/13 1355 3.99 94 3.34 105159 2/24/14 1085 3.79 85 3.36 100160 12/14/13 1235 3.93 89 3.13 93161 2/9/14 1260 5.14 116 3.73 111162 2/20/14 1245 4.99 112 3.81 113163 12/18/13 1390 4.76 107 3.55 106164 1/20/14 1410 5.58 126 3.94 117165 12/2/13 1465 4.40 99 3.60 107166 1/11/14 1375 5.02 113 3.75 112

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James W. Fordham Farm841 Hwy 87 North, Cochran, GA 31014 • 478-308-4550

57th Annual

57th Annual


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Georgia Safe Heifer SaleSouthWest Georgia Feeder Cattle Association

April 11, 2015 2:00 pm EST

Approximately 100-120 bred heifers & 15-20 open heifers ready to breed.

Moseley Brothers Cattle • Hwy 27 South & Taylor Harriss Rd, Blakely, Ga.

Deer Creek Farms • 229-881-5823Udderly Usry, LLC • 229-220-1376Twin Bay Farms • 229-224-4368Elaine Bembry • 229-416-6151Jerry Timmons • 229-347-0674

For more information contact any of the consignors or John Moseley • 229-308-6355 | Trip Moseley • 229-308-6358 | Joey Moseley • 229-308-3720

Will Moseley • 229-308-3452 | Kurt Childers • 229-561-3466

Don Simmons • 229-336-3122Richard Beasley • 229-881-9410

Griffin Farm • 229-400-0097Harris Livestock • 229-344-3701M.J. Taylor Farm • 229-561-2481

Bred Garrett daughter - 5 traits in top 25% Nuff Said daughter - High WW & YW EPDs007A2 • DOB: 8/18/13 16A • DOB: 10/10/13

Bred Chattooga x Jethro - Top 5% for Milk24A5 • DOB: 10/5/13

Chattooga x Jethro - Fancy and bred24A7 • DOB: 10/9/13

Chattooga x Jethro - Several full sibs sell24A19 • DOB: 9/1/13

Low BW Nuff Said son - Top 10% for WW Chattooga x Jethro - Milk EPD of 18 Chattooga son with outstanding EPDs Chattooga son - Ranks in top 5% for Milk16A2 • DOB: 10/10/13 24A11 • DOB: 10/15/13 24A12 • DOB: 10/5/13 24A14 • DOB: 10/6/13

Estancia x 188R donor - low BW, high Milk Estancia x Magnum - Stout, young bull188A6 • DOB: 8/18/13 541B • DOB: 1/21/14

2nd Gen. Estancia daughter - Top 5% for CEM EPD541A2 • DOB: 9/19/13


Reproductive efficiency is measured by pregnancy rate, birth rate, weaning weight and weaning rate. All of these factors have a major impact on production and profits of a cow-calf operation. Cow production can also be evaluated by pounds of calf weaned per cow bred; but open, unproductive cows are a liability and significantly reduce cow herd efficiency. Open cows cost money, and late bred cows have calves later in the season that weigh less at weaning and mean less income at marketing. Using sound reproductive management practices can avoid both of these scenarios. Evaluating pregnancy status is often an under-utilized practice. According to the USDA National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS Beef Survey 2007-2008), less than 20 percent of beef cattle producers utilize pregnancy checking in their herds. Identifying pregnancy in the herd can allow for accurate recordkeeping with evaluation of the cow inventory, decrease costs of production, and facilitate better nutritional management. Farmers have several options available to determine a cow’s pregnancy status: palpation of the reproductive tract, ultrasound examination of the tract, or blood testing. Understanding which method best fits the herd management program and goals is important when deciding which test to use. Palpation per rectum is the most common method of pregnancy detection. With palpation, a well-trained veterinarian or technician can quickly identify a pregnancy and estimated age beginning 35 days after breeding. Trans-rectal ultrasound can also be used for pregnancy diagnosis and often provides more information. Ultrasounds allow for pregnancy to be detected as early as 28 days. Fetal age, sex and fetal viability can all be determined as well. Knowing when a cow or heifer was bred can help differentiate between AI and natural service. However, ultrasound requires more equipment and training, and may cost more compared to palpation. Another option is a blood test for pregnancy-specific proteins that can be detected during pregnancy. The blood test is a “yes, no or maybe” test (some require re-testing); and while

it can be used to detect pregnancy early (as early as 29 days), the results are not immediate. Typically, turnaround time for test results is one to two days. Blood tests cannot determine the age or viability of the fetus, and cows cannot be accurately tested until 90 days after they previously calved. Pregnancy testing allows for additional management procedures other than just finding open cows. Other useful data can be collected, such as identifying poor-doers and late bred cows and checking the teeth of cows. Identifying and removing unproductive cows reduces feed costs. Another advantage of pregnancy checking is that it allows the aging fetuses, which can allow for cows to be grouped according to stage of gestation. Not only can cows be nutritionally managed differently, but they can also be monitored and observed closer to parturition. If seeking a controlled breeding season, assessing the pregnancy status of the cow is the first step. At this point, management decisions such as to keep or cull late-calvers can be made. Selling fleshy, cull cows at peak markets can be profitable for an operation. Once open cows are identified, the owner needs to decide to sell them at once, keep them and give them another chance to breed, or add weight and value to them before selling. With the high price of replacement cattle, giving young cows, especially 2- and 3-year-old cows, another chance may make economic sense. Late bred cows are another opportunity. If they are late and in low body condition, these cattle can be sorted and managed to improve body condition prior to calving. Improving body condition is one way to move cows up and breed back earlier. Other tools such as CIDRs can be used to breed cows back with or without the use of AI. Another option is to sell late bred cows. The current price of bred cows makes this option attractive, especially if forage or acres are short. In well-managed herds, good cow-calf identification and records can identify trends among your herd and in your cows individually. With good records, it can be determined whether

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

Using Pregnancy Check Information

Beth Lynn and Deana Veal (DVM Class of 2015) and Lee Jones, MS, DVM

Managing Reproductive Efficiency:


a cow’s efficiency or productivity is declining (is she breeding back later in the breeding season every year?) or a cow’s body condition can be tracked over time. A contributing factor to nutritional status is condition of the teeth. Cows with missing or broken teeth should be culled because these animals require more supplementation to maintain condition since they can no longer forage effectively. Body condition score is a reliable indicator of nutritional status and can be used to manage reproductive success. As the most expensive component of the cow-calf herd, feeding and nutritional management must be mentioned. Using the dry period of gestation to manage cow body condition helps increase reproductive efficiency. Less feed is needed to improve body condition when a cow is dry and mid-gestation. A dry cow does not have the higher energy demands of late gestation and lactation. Instead, the calories she consumes can be used to increase her body condition, making it a more efficient period to add weight. Cows in good body condition at time of calving, and with good nutritional support, are more likely to return to heat within 60 days after calving compared to cows that have lower body condition. Cows with a body condition

score of 5-6 out of 9 are more likely to breed back in the first 30 days of the breeding season than cows in lower body condition. This will lead to a shorter calving season and older, heavier and more uniform calves at the time of sale. Using pregnancy checking in conjunction with a body condition score can be a tool to make decisions regarding feeding and supplementation. After the pregnancy status results are known, this is a great time to assess the needs of the herd for the upcoming year. Is the hay inventory sufficient to carry the herd until pastures green up? What is the pasture capacity and should you consider expanding the herd or selling down? If the cows are getting older, do you need to plan to keep back more heifers next year or think about buying replacements? Do you have the bulls you need, and if you need to buy, should you consider buying different genetics to take advantage of heterosis, a calving ease bull or even a terminal cross sire for added pounds at weaning? We can’t make solid plans for the future of our herd without knowing the current status. Having pregnancy status information gives you the tools you need to make informed decisions for effective herd management.

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Bud & Lorraine HillCell: 423-322-6007

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Dylan Chastain, Danielsville, GAEllie Clark, Gainesville, GAKatie Fife, Houshton, GACasey Green, Bishop, GAJim Halley, Commerce, GA

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WEEKLY GEORGIA LIVESTOCK REVIEW JANUARY 09, 2015 VOL. MMXV NO.01RECEIPTS AT 20 GEORGIA AUCTIONS CATTLE AND CALVES DIRECT SALESTHIS WEEK (EST.) 8,500 1,500WEEK AGO N/S N/SYEAR AGO 6,300 3,800YEAR TO DATE 8,500 1,500SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR 6,300 3,800GEORGIA CATTLE AUCTIONS: COMPARED TO ONE WEEK AGO NO TRENDS AVAILABLE DUE TO MARKETS BEING CLOSED PREVIOUS TWOWEEKS FOR HOLIDAYS.

THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGO THIS WEEK LAST WEEK YEAR AGOFEEDERS OVER 600 LBS 12% --% 16% SLAUGHTER COWS 13% --% 14%FEEDERS UNDER 600 LBS 62% --% 61% FEEDER COWS 11% --% 8%SLAUGHTER CLASSES:COWS: % LEAN WEIGHT BULK LOW DRESSING HIGH DRESSING

75-80 850-1200 LBS 109.00-116.00 105.00-108.0080-85 850-1200 LBS 111.00-118.00 103.00-110.00 121.00-127.0080-85 OVER 1200 LBS 112.00-118.00 106.00-110.00 121.00-125.0085-90 800-1200 LBS 104.00-111.00 96.00-102.00

BULLS: YIELD GRADE 1 1500-2100 LBS 135.00-142.00 127.00-133.00 143.00-150.00 YIELD GRADE 1 1000-1500 LBS 135.00-142.00 128.00-132.00 143.00-149.00

FEEDERCLASSES:

STEERSMED & LGE 1

WTDMED & LGE 2

WTDAVG MED & LGE 3

WTDAVG AVG

300-350 LBS 337.00-345.00 341.97 325.00-335.00 330.20350-400 LBS 340.00-345.00 341.60 333.00-340.00 335.99 295.00-305.00 299.59400-450 LBS 319.00-325.00 323.89 300.00-307.00 302.20 285.00-295.00 290.89450-500 LBS 280.00-290.00 283.37 270.00-280.00 274.60 266.00-272.00 267.18500-550 LBS 263.25-271.00 264.83 250.00-260.00 255.07 235.00-245.00 240.76550-600 LBS 253.00-260.00 256.36 240.00-249.00 243.96600-650 LBS 245.00-250.00 247.23 220.00-230.00 225.13 210.00-220.00 214.05650-700 LBS 235.00-245.00 241.25 216.00-224.00 221.38 200.00-210.00 204.02

HEIFERS300-350 LBS 300.00-310.00 304.00 290.00-300.00 294.05 270.00-280.00 273.75350-400 LBS 285.00-295.00 289.78 270.00-280.00 275.13 255.00-265.00 260.25400-450 LBS 265.00-275.00 269.49 245.00-255.00 249.97 232.00-242.00 237.83450-500 LBS 250.00-260.00 253.65 235.00-245.00 239.55 220.00-230.00 227.74500-550 LBS 225.00-235.00 231.10 217.00-227.00 221.66 207.00-217.00 212.57550-600 LBS 217.00-225.00 222.07 210.00-220.00 215.11 195.00-205.00 200.73600-650 LBS 210.00-215.00 212.19 200.00-210.00 204.69 185.00-195.00 190.11650-700 LBS 200.00-208.00 206.05 180.00-187.00 183.25

BULLS300-350 LBS 350.00-360.00 354.14 335.00-345.00 340.81 315.00-325.00 320.30350-400 LBS 335.00-345.00 339.93 315.00-325.00 320.49 295.00-305.00 300.86400-450 LBS 310.00-320.00 313.58 290.00-300.00 294.55 270.00-280.00 275.71450-500 LBS 277.00-287.50 281.93 265.00-275.00 268.48 250.00-260.00 255.65500-550 LBS 255.00-265.00 259.08 242.00-252.00 247.63 230.00-240.00 234.22550-600 LBS 245.00-255.00 248.34 227.00-237.00 231.73 215.00-225.00 220.40600-650 LBS 235.00-245.00 239.10 215.00-225.00 219.85 202.00-212.00 207.30650-700 LBS 225.00-235.00 230.84 210.00-220.00 214.53 295.00-205.00 199.77

MED & LGE 1-2 MED & LGE 2-3 SMALL 1-2REPLACEMENT COWS:

COW & CALF PAIRS WITH 150-300 LBCALVES AT SIDE: PER SET 2300.00-2500.00 1900.00-2100.00

DIRECT SALES: CONFIRMED SALES ON 1,488 HEAD: ALL SALES 2-3 PERCENT SHRINK F.O.B. FEEDLOTS OR EQUIVALENT: 10 DAY PICKUP. STEERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 366 HEAD 700-750 LBS 222.75-225.25, 262 HEAD 800-850 LBS 216.50-219.00; 113 HEAD 850-900 LBS 212.25-213.00; 475 HEAD 900-950 LBS 205.50-212.80; HEIFERS MEDIUM AND LARGE 1-2 75 HEAD 650-700 LBS 220.00; 68 HEAD 700-750 LBS 207.25; 128 HEAD 750-800 LBS 205.00-208.00.

GEORGIA GOAT SALES: NO SALES REPORTED THIS WEEK.

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Local Sale ReportsSoutheast Livestock Exchange

January 6Lot 1 Steers Avg 715 lb $227.00Lot 2 Steers Avg 775 lb $222.00Lot 3 Steers Avg 750 lb $221.00Lot 4 Heifers Avg 750 lb $211.00Lot 5 Steers Avg 875 lb $215.00Lot 6 Heifers Avg 775 lb $207.75Lot 7 Heifers Avg 820 lb $204.75Lot 8 Steers Avg 900 lb $213.00Lot 9 Steers Avg 800 lb $219.00

Lot 10 Steers Avg 900 lb $218.00

Hodge Livestock AuctionJanuary 8

SteersLot 12 660 lb Avg $232.50Lot 24 675 lb Avg $224.75Lot 7 775 lb Avg $222.00Lot 1 890 lb Avg $213.00Lot 2 890 lb Avg $216.50

HeifersLot 22A 670 lb Avg $204.75

Lot 3 775 lb Avg $207.00Lot 11 850 lb Avg $200.00Lot 14 825 lb Avg $208.50

Dixie Livestock AuctionJanuary 13

Feeder Steers305-335 lb Avg $374.35465-485 lb Avg $287.30500-540 lb Avg $268.35555-570 lb Avg $250.97600-625 lb Avg $238.74

Feeder Heifers300-345 lb Avg $304.79350-395 lb Avg $289.84400-445 lb Avg $265.52450-495 lb Avg $256.46500-530 lb Avg $241.28550-585 lb Avg $223.44

Genetic Excellence Bull SaleCookville, TN

January 396 Bulls Avg $4,996Total Sales $479,700

31 Commercial Open Heifers Avg $2,01991 Commercial Bred Heifers Avg $3,026

18 Commercial Pairs Avg $3,230High Selling Lots

Lot 57 L G S CC&7 315 $8,700Lot 49 HF Right Time 362 $8,000

Lot 76 K K Total Traveler 310 $8,000Lot 106 LT Money II 3T02 $7,700

Lot 11 JBS 7283 Priority 333 $7,600Lot 88 CTS Thunder 3T13 $7,500

Gretsch Bros. Bull SaleAthens, GAJanuary 10

46 Bulls Avg $4,095Total Sales $188,400

9 Commercial Open Heifers Avg $1,82261 Commercial Bred Heifers Avg $2,407

13 Commercial Pairs Avg $3,142High Selling Lots

Lot 3Gretsch Upward 3060 $7,000Lot 4 GBA Upward 3063 $6,500

Lot 2 GBA Final Answer 3051 $5,750

Lot 14 GBA Final Answer 3053 $5,750Lot 6 GBA Upward 3071 $5,500

Lot 44 GBA Iron Mountain 3094 $5,500

Southeast Angus Classic Bull SaleOpelika, ALJanuary 10

72 Bulls Avg $3,857Total Sales $277,700

High Selling LotsLot 11 AAF Final Product 408 $7,250

Lot 79 GR Final Answer $5,600Lot 26 AAF Regis 459 $5,500

Lot 32 SC Sensation 303 $5,300Lot 10 AAF Regis 406 $5,250Lot 19 AAF Brave 321 $5,100

CORRECTION:MM Cattle/Callaway Cattle Bull and Commercial Female Sale

Carrollton, GANovember 22

37 Fall Yearling Bulls average $3,92066 Commercial Females average $2,758

Total sales $327,100Top selling bulls

Lot 8 MM 5050 4115 $6,500Lot 15 MM 5050 4138 $6,500

Lot 12 MM Upshot 4122 $4,800Lot 31 JCCJ Upgrade 339A $4,700

Lot 32 JCCJ Triple Focus 341A $4,400Top selling female

Lot 108 JC Bred Heifer $4,200

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Feb. 14 - Wilkes Co. Front Pasture Sale - Washington, Ga.Feb. 21 - Yon Family Farms Bull Sale - Ridge Spring, S.C.

March 2015 - Upstate S. C. Female Sale - Williamston, S.C.


February Beef Management Calendartall fescue. Fertilize tall fescue pasture and overseeded grazing. Apply 60 lbs N peracre in addition to soil test recommendations. Do not graze winter annuals closerthan 4”. Overgrazing can reduce totalwinter production.

Spring CalvingJanuary, February, March

Check cows frequently during calvingseason.Tag calves at birth. Record birthdates, tag numbers and cow ID. Castrate, dehorn and implant calvesat birth. Make sure bulls are in good conditionfor breeding heifers next month. Trimfeet, conduct breeding soundnessexams and provide additional feed ifneeded. A cow’s nutrient needs increase by atleast 50% after calving. If possible,separate dry cows, first calf heifersand cow-calf pairs to feed moreefficiently.

Fall CalvingOctober, November, December

Vaccinate calves over 3 months oldwith clostridial vaccines (black-leg).Check with your local veterinarianabout other problems in your area. Castrate and dehorn any calvesmissed at birth. Implant calves. Steers that wereimplanted at birth can be reimplanted.(Synovex-C and Ralgro are approved for use in replacement heifers. Follow label instructions.) Check on the condition of bulls duringbreeding season. Provide supplementalfeed as needed. Remove bulls from heifers after a 45-60 day breeding season.

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


General Pull soil samples on bermuda andbahia pastures and hay fields to planspring fertilization and liming. Check with your county agent aboutpasture weed control. This is the besttime to spray for musk thistle control. Check mineral feeders and continueto feed high magnesium mineral supplement to cows on winter grazing or

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Financial AdvisorsDerrick Lewis

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Telephone: 770-227-9118Raymond James & Associates, member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC

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February 3March 3April 7May 5

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August 4September 1

October 6November 3December 1


Beef Industry Calendar of Events

March 4, 201557th Annual Sale – 12:30 p.m.Tifton Bull Evaluation Center

Irwinville, GA

March 14, 2015Forage Focused Bull Sale

Edgefield, S.C.

“Cut Above” Sale VICullman, Ala.205-283-0365

March 21, 2015Partners in Progress XXVII

Wadley, Ga.478-494-9593

March 28, 20158th Annual Southern Tradition Sale

CSR FarmsAlapaha, GA

April 1-4, 2015GCA’s 53rd Convention, Beef

Expo and Trade ShowPerry, Ga.

478-474-6560

April 11, 2015Knoll Crest Total Performance Bull Sale

Red House, Va.434-941-8245

April 18, 2015NuGen Foundation Sale

Ringgold, Ga.404-313-0292

Georgia GeneticsHartwell, Ga.770-318-9809

April 21, 2015UGA Tifton HERD Sale

Tifton Bull Evaluation CenterIrwinville, Ga.

April 22-25, 2015GCA’s Spring Tour

478-474-6560

February 4-7, 2015NCBA Cattle Industry Convention

& Trade ShowSan Antonio, Texas

303-694-0305

February 7, 2015 Turnpike Creek Farms 16th Annual Bull & Female Sale

Milan, Ga.229-315-0986

February 12, 2015 23rd Annual Focus on EPDs

UGA Instructional Arena, Athens, Ga.706-542-9102

February 14, 2015 Tokeena Angus Bull & Female Sale

Seneca, S.C.865-241-0000

February 20, 2015 Beef Maker Bull & Female Sale Barnes Herefords Sale Facility

Cedartown, Ga.

February 21, 2015Yon Family Farms Performance

Tested Bull SaleRidge Spring, S.C.

803-685-5048

February 28, 2015Pigeon Mountain Beef Builders

Spring Bull SaleRome, Ga.

770-547-1433

Saluda County Cattlemen’s Assn’s23rd Annual Replacement Heifer Sale

Saluda, S.C.803-609-2828

Prime Cut Bull SaleCameron, Texas254-697-4401

March 3, 2015Tifton Beef Cattle Short Course

Tifton Bull Evaluation CenterIrwinville, GA


April 25, 2015Crimson Classic Sale

Cullman, Ala.423-364-9281

April 26, 2015Rocking W Angus & Hillside

Angus Farm 2nd Annual Female Production Sale404-316-4969

May 2, 2015Ogeechee Farms & CAM Ranches 8th Annual Angus Production Sale

Wadley, Ga.706-551-2878

Timberland Cattle’s Spring Female SaleVernon, Ala.

205-695-6314

May 23, 2015Barnes Herefords & White Hawk

Ranch “Inaugural Production SaleBarnes HerefordsCedartown, Ga.

May 27, 2015UGA Calhoun HERD Sale

Calhoun, Ga.

July 23-25, 20155th Annual GCA Summer

ConferenceSt. Simons, Ga.478-474-6560

October 31, 2015Yon Family Farm Fall Bull &

Female SaleRidge Spring, S.C.

803-685-5048

November 13, 2015Black & White Bull Sale

Arcadia, Fla.

December 4, 2015It’s All Black & White Bull Sale

Montgomery, Ala.

To have your event added to the calendar, email [email protected]


Stop by booth #2053 at the National Cattleman’s Beef Association to get a hands on view of our complete CattleMaster Series of chutes.

For 70 years, Tarter has long been the industry leader in livestock equipment. Now, Tarter proudly introduces the newly expanded CattleMaster Series line of squeeze chutes. With four different models of chutes,Tarter has your every need covered. From the weekend hobby farmer, a large livestock operation, and everything in-between we have a chute for it all. To find a dealer near you go to www.tarterusa.com


Saluda County Cattlemen’s Association23rd ANNUAL REPLACEMENT HEIFER SALE

Saturday - Feb. 28, 2015 - 12:30 p.m. Saluda Livestock Market - Saluda, SC

200 Open and Bred Heifers Sellingè Sired by Angus, Simmental, SimAngus, Gelbvieh,

Balancer & Polled Hereford bullsè Performance Testedè Offering both open heifers and fall calving bred heifersè Calfhood vaccinated and on excellent herd health pro-

gramè All heifers are BVD-PI testedè Sold in uniform groups of 2 to 5 headè Officially screened and sorted by Clemson University

Extension Service Representatives

Lunch provided by Saluda 4-H

For Information Contact:Saluda County Cattlemen’s Association

Travis Mitchell, Area Livestock and Forages Agent201 East Church Street, Saluda, SC 29138-1403

(864) 445-8117, extension 113 (office) • (803) 609-2828 (cell)(864) 445-8119 (fax) • email: [email protected]

Consigned by 16 leading beef cattle farms:2 B Farms

Henry & Wayne Black

Clinton & Vanoy Clark

Cecil Eaddy

Todd Hall

Don & Marty Havird

Ira Jones

Terry Kirkland & Ryan Mayo

Woody Padget

Riley Farms

Bruce Rushton

William & Linda Rushton

Michelle Shealy

Virgil Wall

Yon Family Farms

Joe & Kay Yonce

Featuring100 BullsBred Commercial Heifers90

Catalog available upon request.

17659 Red House Road • Red House, Virginia 23963Martha Johnson, Office Manager (434) 376-3567

Fax (434) 376-7008 • [email protected]

Jim G. Bennett(434) 664-7935Brian R. Bennett(434) 664-8309Scott R. Bennett (434) 660-7268

James D. Bennett(434) 376-7299Paul S. Bennett(434) 941-8245

Dalton G. Bennett (434) 664-7946

H Angus H Polled Herefords HH Gelbviehs H Balancers H Baldies H

BULL SALETOTALKNOLL CREST’S

Performance

KCF Bennett Absolute

KCF Bennett

Southside

EXAR Denver 2002B

KCF Bennett

Revolution X51

KCF Bennett

Homestead

KCF Bennett Encore Z311

KCF Bennett

U556

NJW 73S M326 Trust

100W

APRIL 11, 2015Saturday12:00 Noon

Red House Bull Evaluation Center

ANGUS SIRES: KCF Bennett Absolute, EXAR Denver 2002B, KCF Bennett Southside, Baldridge Waylon W34, LLF Validation, PA Safeguard 021, Connealy Earnan 076E, Connealy Contrast, Rito 9M25, KCF Bennett Homestead, Connealy Beacon

CE +9BW +0.6WW +63YW +110

MILK +28SC +1.17

DOC +22MARB +0.66REA +0.66$W +51.08$B +107.22

ANGUS Sale Bulls Average:

POLLED HEREFORD SIRES: KCF Bennett Revolution X51, KCF Bennett Influence Z80, RST 0124 Times A Wastin 2107, Churchill Sensation 028X, NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W,KCF Bennett Harland X337, Hyalite On Target 936, KJ HVH 33N Redeem 485T, RST R117 Rib Eye 9093

CED +5.1BW +1.9WW +64YW +105

MILK +28

SC +1.5REA +0.74

MARB +0.40BMI INDEX +$28CHB INDEX +$37

POLLED HEREFORD Sale Bulls Average:

GELBVIEH SIRES: KCF Bennett X593, KCF Bennett Z122, KCF Bennett U271

CE +11BW +0.3WW +85YW +118

MILK +35REA +0.68

FPI INDEX +73.11EPI INDEX +105.23

GELBVIEH Sale Bulls Average:

BALANCER SIRES: KCF Bennett U556, KCF Bennett Y6, GW Premium Beef 021TS, KCF Bennett Y353, KCF Bennett Dynasty Y158, KCF Bennett W666, KCF Bennett Southside

CE +14BW -1.2WW +75YW +120

MILK +30REA +0.70

MARB +0.43FPI INDEX +90.63

BALANCER Sale Bulls Average:

Baldridge Waylon

W34Connealy Contrast

KCF Bennett Harland

X337

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Junior Contests & Events

The 54th Annual GCA Convention & Trade Show and 18th Annual Georgia Beef Expo

April 1 - 4, 2015

Poster Contest

Divisions: Junior (8th grade & under) Senior (9th grade & above)Theme: Beef It to Be Fit!

Deadline: Noon, April 2 or Mailed to GCA Office by March 15.Prizes: Junior prizes are $25, $20 and $15 Senior prizes are $50, $40 and $30

YouTube Video Contest

Divisions: Junior (8th grade & under) Senior (9th grade & above)Teams must include only GJCA members, all team members must appear in the video.

Theme: 2 to 4 minute "ag-vocate" video to a popular song Deadline: Videos submitted electronically by March 15.

Prizes: 1st place team in each division will win $100

Photo Contest

Divisions: Under 13 • 14 to 17 • 18 to 21 • Over 21 Categories: Landscape, Livestock, & Funny

Deadline: Entries must be submitted electonically by March 15. Mounted hard copies are due April 2 at convention — The photo should be 8 x 10 in size and mounted on a white mat.

Prizes: Winners chosen in each age group for each category ($25); Grand and Reserve Grand win $100 and $50, respectively

Team Marketing Competition

Teams: Three people, preferably of different age divisionsDeadline: Check-in at 3:15, April 3, to receive materials; Contest held at 3:30 p.m. (Rockmore Buildng)

Prizes: 1st place $100 per person; 2nd place $75 per person; 3rd place $ 50 per person

Junior Specific Events

April 3 at 1:30 p.m. GJCA & YCC Leadership Talk w/Kevin OschnerApril 4 at 8:30 a.m. GJCA & YCC Meet & Greet Event

April 4 at noon: Scholarship, Convention Contests and Sweepstakes winners announced!

Convention & Trade Show

The 54th Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association

and 18th Annual Georgia Beef Expo April 1 - 4, 2015

Wednesday, April 18:00 a.m. Vendor Setup for Forage Conference9:30 a.m. Registration Opens 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Forage Conference Trade Show Open9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Forage Conference with Dr. Dennis Hancock

Thursday, April 28:30 a.m. Registration Opens 9 – 10 a.m. Forage Conference with Dr. Dennis Hancock 10 – 11a.m. Livestock Marketing Seminar with Dr. Nevil Speer11 – 12 p.m. Cattle Video Tele Auction 12 – 1 p.m. Zoetis Cattlemen’s College Luncheon with Kevin Oschner "It's Your Bid" 12 p.m. All cattle in place 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Demonstration on calving with Matt & Gary Burns 3 p.m. Commercial Heifer Pen Show Judging 3 – 4:30 p.m. Trade Show Kickoff with Kevin Oschner interviewing 7 – 8:30 p.m. Awards Banquet

Friday, April 38 a.m. Registration Opens 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Trade Show Open 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Zoetis Cattlemen's College – Dr. Nevil Speer 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. GCWA Event10:00 – 11:30 a.m. GCA General Membership Meeting 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trade Show Steak Sandwich Luncheon 12 noon Angus Sale 1:30 – 3 p.m. GJCA & YCC Leadership Talk w/Kevin Oschner 2 p.m. GCWA Meeting and Dessert Social 3:00 p.m. Commercial Heifer Sale 3:00 p.m. Got Milk Break 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Georgia Hereford Association Annual Meeting 6:00 p.m. Georgia Hereford Association Banquet 6:15 p.m. Cattlemen’s Ball including the GCA Foundation and Magazine Back Cover Auction

Saturday, April 48 a.m. Registration Opens 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Young Cattlemen’s Council & GJCA Event 8:30 – Noon Trade Show Open 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Zoetis Cattlemen’s College Hot Topics Round Table 11:00 a.m. Georgia Hereford Association SaleNoon – 1:30 p.m. Junior Awards Luncheon (including Scholarships)

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Macon, GA 31221

Room Reservation Information The Holiday Inn Express is the convention

headquarters hotel. Contact the GCA office if you need additional information.

Holiday Inn Express478-224-3000

Room Block Cutoff Date: March 1, 2015(Ask for Georgia Cattlemen's Association room block)

Registration FormComplete a separate pre-registration form for each individual, couple or

family that will be picking up a registration packet at the convention.

Early Bird Special:Save $25 when you pre-register!

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Association Reports • Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association

Beef My ValentineBy Katie Fife

P.O. Box 27990Macon, GA 31221

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

GJCA Mission Statement:The mission of the Georgia Junior

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

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

and to offer education opportunities to prepare them to become industry

leaders.

GJCA Leadership:

ChairmanGreyson Fernandez

[email protected]

Convention/Summer Conference Merritt Daniels

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsDalton Green

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsKatie Fife

[email protected]

Chapter RelationsMcKayla Snow

[email protected]

Youth Activities AdvisorBailey Toates816-824-0002

[email protected]

“To beef or not to beef… that is the question.” Okay, so I’m paraphrasing Mr. Shakespeare; but to me, it’s not even a question. It’s that time of year again, cattlemen and women: the season of love and romance is in the air. I have to admit, however, that this year will be like every other one. You see, even at a mere 17 years old, I have managed to find my one true love. From my perspective, love means having the ability to cherish and appreciate your love even in the rawest forms. It provides comfort on your worst days and will never judge you for your actions. Luckily, I have found just that. For years now, my heart has belonged to the one thing that I know for a fact will always remain near and dear to my heart… beef. Whether in a hamburger, steak, taco or pasta, my heart will always skip a beat at the mention of my beloved beef. Now, just like in any relationship, there are things you love to hate. In my case, however, I find it hard not to appreciate what goes into my relationship: the work, the feeding, the late nights, the money spent, the preparation, and the hardest losses – it’s all worth it in the end. Even more so, there are other aspects to admire about this relationship: the family you become a part of when you get involved with beef, the connections you make, and the friendships you create will last you a lifetime. The calving season that you get to experience from the first time to now is just as special. Seeing a leggy baby calf stand up for the first time never gets old. Neither does exhibiting beef cattle, which allows you to showcase your hard work and pride. I love that because my relationship with beef allows me to be part of organizations that give me those great opportunities that come around only every once in a while. And, of course, I love eating beef. I have been told on more than one occasion that I am too young to know what love is. The truth is, only the people who share my love and affection for beef will understand. I simply reply with a quote from Oscar Wilde: “The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring.” As the New Year continues in full swing and the season of love and romance approaches, I hope that you will take the time to appreciate the impact beef has made in your life. That and, of course, turn date night into steak night.

Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Association



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44 Farms..................................IBCAccelerated Genetics...................32Acres Away Angus Farm..............46Agrilabs.......................................63American Angus Assn...........32, 33Barcron Cattle.............................50Beef Maker Bull Sale.....................3Big D Limousin..........................39Blubaugh Angus Ranch..............45Britt Angus....................................1Byron Seed..................................24Carroll County Livestock............68Carroll T. Cannon, Auctioneer....68Cattlesoft....................................32CES Herefords ..........................BCCircle R Ranch............................36Clark Hill Farms.........................45Collins & Son.............................55Crystalyx.....................................64Daniel Livestock Service.............68Darren Carter, Auctioneer...........68Double T Farms..........................46Dow..............................................5DuraCast Products, Inc...............62Elrod & Tolbert...........................65Farmers Livestock Market...........68Focus on EPDs Sale....................36Forage Focused Bull Sale.............22Franklin County Livestock..........68Fuller Farm Supply......................25Gabe Parker Brangus...................54Genex Cooperative, Inc..............68Georgia Angus Breeders........34, 35Georgia Beefmaster Breeders.......26Georgia Brahman Breeders.........28

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

A Trip Down Mayo Lane p. 40 • Feed to Breed p. 58 • Centennial Farms p. 74

GEORGIA CATTLEMANO F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E G E O R G I A C A T T L E M E N ’ S A S S O C I A T I O N • J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5

Cattle Handling p. 36 • Keeping the Quality p. 40 • Beef Cattle Outlook for 2015 p. 46

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

Calhoun Bull Test Spotlight p. 43 • Using Red to See Black pg. 40 • Calving Management pg. 74



Georgia Brangus Breeders...........56Georgia Chianina Breeders.........26Georgia Farm Credit...................16Georgia Hereford Breeders..........60Georgia Limousin Assn...............37Georgia Limousin Breeders.........38Georgia Red Angus Breeders.......27Georgia Safe Heifer Sale..............56Georgia Santa Gertrudis Breeders..28Georgia Senepol Breeders............28Georgia Shorthorn Breeders........26Georgia Simmental Assn.............30Georgia Simmental Breeders.......30Georgia-Florida Charolais Breeders..42Gillis Angus Farm.......................51Graham Livestock.......................64Hays Farm..................................52Highview Farms..........................68Hill Angus...................................50HME Herefords..........................48IBBA...........................................23Jack & Sherry Jones....................53James W. Fordham Farm.............55Jernigan Ranch............................53Knoll Crest Farm........................75Kuhn...........................................22Laura’s Lean Beef.........................68Lemmon Cattle Enterprises........49Malcolm Financial Group...........70Martin’s Cattle Services...............68Mayo Cattle Company................52Meldon Farm..............................47Merial.......................................3, 7Mike Jones, Auctioneer...............68Mix 30........................................72

MPAC Angus..............................52NALF..........................................37NuGen Foundation Sale.............61Pasture Management..................42Pigeon Mountain Simmentals.....31Powder Creek Simmentals..........47Predestined Cattle Company.....BCPriefert Supply.............................25Quail Creek Brangus...................57Raymond James Financial...........69Reproductive Management Services..68Rockin R Trailers.........................69Rocky Hill Farms........................54Saluda Cattlemen’s Assn Sale.......74Smith Angus..............................BCSoutheast AgNet.........................70Southeast Livestock Exchange.....70Southeastern Semen Services.......68Southern Farm & Forest, LLC ....68Southern States...........................27Tarter Gate..................................73The Bull Whisperer.....................68Tifton Bull Test Sale....................44Triple D Angus Farm..................49Triple E Poultry...........................68Triple S Cattle.............................51Twin Creeks Farm.......................54Tyson Steel..................................69Vermeer.......................................26Vigortone....................................70White Oaks Pasture....................68Yancey Brothers...........................68Yon Family Farm......................IFC

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1095 Charles Smith Rd. • Wadley, GA 30477Charles E. Smith, owner

(478) 252-5622 • (478) 494-7567 cell

Saturday March 21, 2015 Noon EDT • Wadley, GA

For your free reference sale booklet, contact anyone in the office of the Sale Managers. TOM BURKE, KURT SCHAFF, JEREMY HAAG, AMERICAN ANGUS HALL OF FAME, at the WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS, Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660. Phone: (816) 532-0811. Fax: (816) 532-0851. E-Mail [email protected].

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