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The Voice of the Shorthorn Breed.

Shorthorn Countrymay/june 2015

issue 5 • volume 42

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=DepartmentsShorthorn Update ........................................................................6Association Outlook ..................................................................10News & Notes ............................................................................20Aussie Article ..............................................................................24Junior Corner ............................................................................30Beef Bits ....................................................................................38Tartan Plaid ................................................................................38What You Need To Know ..........................................................50Sales Calendar ............................................................................53Ad Index ....................................................................................54

=Sale ReportsSullivan Farms - Gana Farms “No Bull” Sale ........................................46Tennessee Agribition Shorthorn Sale.....................................................46Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale ............................................................47Lone Star Edition XXI Shorthorn Sale..................................................47Springlake & Friends Stars in the Southern Sky Sale ............................48

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=Show ReportsOhio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale Champions.........................................40

=FeaturesFeed Efficiency: It’s Time ......................................................................142014-15 Show Region Winners ............................................................16Election Process Changes ......................................................................26Junior Donates Flushes .........................................................................34

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=Shorthorn Update


AmericanShorthornAssociation

@ShorthornAssn@ShorthornAssn

International Year Code:2015 - C

ASA Dates of NoteMayMay 1 AJSA Scholarship App. DueMay 1 Entry Deadline: National Jr.

Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference

May 1 Ownership Deadline:NationalJr. Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference

May 15 Late Entry Deadline: NationalJr. Show & Youth Conference.

May 15 Substitution Deadline: National Jr. Show & Youth Conference.

May 25 ASA office closed-Memorial Day

May 31 All performance data must be submitted to be included in

Monday 8:00 to 3:30Tuesday 8:00 to 3:30Wednesday 8:00 to 1:30

Thursday 8:00 to 3:30Friday 8:00 to 3:30Saturday 9:00 to 1:30

Registration Hours

Central Standard Time Zone

Office hours remain the same.

2015 Legacy SponsorshipAll mailings from ASA have included a sponsorhip form to become a Legacy

Sponsor for this year’s Junior National. Donors will be given the opportunity to

sponsor a junior’s activities throughout Junior National week. Please contact the

office at (402) 393-7200 if you are interested in becoming a Legacy Sponsor.

the Fall 2015 North AmericanShorthorn Genetic Evaluation

May 31 All ShorthornPlus animals must be registered to receive

Fall 2015 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation EPDs.JuneJune 20-25 National Junior Shorthorn

Show & Youth Conference, Grand Island, NE

JulyJuly 4 ASA Office Closed for Fouth

of JulyJuly 31- KEY Conference, Sioux Falls, Aug 2 South Dakota

Impact 2015 will feature a wide varietyof activities, educational sessions, anddiscussion opportunities for breeders.The annual meeting will be held theevening of December 4th, 2015. Markyour calendars to be at Harrah’s Hotel& Casino in Kansas City, MODecember 3-5, 2015; you won’t wantto miss this event!

Impact 2015 Tentative Schedule:

Thur., Dec. 3: Arrive at Harrah’s in Kansas City

1:00pm Panel Sessions & Workshops, Evening Social

Fri., Dec. 4:8:00am Panel Sessions & Workshops12:00pm Lunch1:00pm Panel Sessions &

WorkshopsAnnual Meeting

Sat., Dec. 5:8:00am Final Sessions & Breeder

Summary11:00am Impact 2015 Conclusion

IMPACT 2015Shorthorn Breeder’s

Conference & Annual Meeting

December 3-5 2015

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2015 NationalJunior Shorthorn

Show & Youth ConferenceJune 20-25, 2015

Grand Island, NE

Deadlines:• Ownership: May 1 • Early entry: May 1

• Late entry & substitutions:May 15

Entries WILL NOT be accepted after May 15.

visit www.juniorshorthorn.org

Spring has finally arrived as Iwrite this and the 2015National Junior Shorthorn

Show and Youth Conference is justaround the corner. I’ll touch on thattopic as well as several other matters inthis article, including restructure of theBoard of Directors election process, thenew registry system, breed image, theImpact 2015 Shorthorn BreedersConference and ASA staff changes.You can reference this information in“Things You Need to Know” on page50 for more details. The breed’s biggest event, The

National Junior Shorthorn Show andYouth Conference is a major planningendeavor for our Junior Board and ASAstaff. 2014 was the first year the

f i n a n c i a lresponsibilitywas assumedby the ASAand not thehost state. Thec o n t i n u e dsupport from

breeders, members, families andcorporations is this event’s only meansof funding. We continue to need

=Association Outlook

everyone’s support and attendance tomake this event bigger and better eachyear. Please check out options that mayfit your willingness to contribute to thisvery important program. There areLegacy Sponsors, Award Sponsors, AisleSponsors, Arena Sponsors and the TitleSponsors. These options are on ourwebsite and in this issue of ShorthornCountry. Your continued assistance isvery much appreciated and alwaysneeded; without everyone contributing,this fabulous event would not bepossible. Here are a few facts about thisevent: Five days of upbeat educationalyouth events; ten industry relevant,motivated youth contestsparticipated in by a highpercentage of youth exhibitors;over 400 Shorthorn youthexhibitors will bring over 2,000parents, family members and Shorthornbreeders together for five awesome daysof Shorthorn enthusiasm. During the Shorthorn Association

Annual Meeting last fall, themembership requested a restructure ofour Board of Directors election process.A committee of three Board membersand three members at large were

Guiding Membership During Transitions

appointed and did an outstanding jobrestructuring this process. The ASABoard approved the committee’srecommendations. To review it indetail, see page 26; here are somehighlights: The new process will re-district delegates making each state aseparate district. Only members ingood standing will qualify to become adelegate, a director or to vote. Allballots will be mailed on August 1, witha list of eligible members who qualify aspossible delegates. Elected delegates willbe contacted to verify that they arewilling to serve and attend the annualmeeting. There will be no proxy votes

at the annualmeeting. Voting forthe Board candidateswill be done by onesecret ballot. All

Board candidates’ names will be on oneballot and delegates will vote for thenumber of candidates on the ballotequal to the number of open seats onthe Board. A nominating committeewill be appointed to search for Board ofDirector candidates. ASA members areencouraged to contact the nominatingcommittee and/or the ASA office ifinterested in becoming an ASA Boardmember. The annual meeting has beenmoved to December 3-5, inconjunction with Impact 2015:Shorthorn Breeders Convention andAnnual Meeting in Kansas City atHarrah’s Casino.

In June we should be changing overto a newregistry systemat the ASAoffice. This isexciting. Thenew RegistrySystem featuresstate of the art

technology and has a built-in completeherd management system. I realize itmay seem confusing at first, but oncewe are familiar with it, I believe we willreally like the changes and options.Little things like the ability to work ona multi-animal spreadsheet whileentering data instead of only oneanimal at a time will save you time andanxiety. Using your mobile phone fordata entry and review should be an

MontieSoules

asa executivesecretary/CEO

ASA Board of DirectorsMike Bennett, president,559-534-2396

Mark Gordon, vice president217-737-7905

Marty Loving, 620-786-2018Ed Kruse, 719-252-1084James Freed, 405-370-1482Rick Leone, 719-468-1981Tom Turner, 614-499-5248Robert Alden, 816-632-8509Nancy Grathwohl-Heter, 785-587-7947American Polled Shorthorn SocietyTim Loudon, presidentCindy Cagwin-Johnston, secretaryShorthorn FoundationBill Rasor, presidentAmerican Junior Shorthorn AssociationMarshall Allison, presidentNational Shorthorn LassiesFaye Korthaus, president

8288 Hascall St. • Omaha, Nebraska 68124402-393-7200 • FAX: 402-393-7203

Affiliated with National Cattlemen's BeefAssociation • US Beef Breeds Council • Beef Improvement Federation • World ShorthornCouncil • National Pedigree Livestock Council

Montie Soules, asa executive secretary/[email protected]

Jacob Alden, field services representative cell: 402-660-9048 • [email protected]

Gwen Crawford, director of junior [email protected]

Heather Histand, registrations, [email protected]

Kathleen Prosser, financial manager/controller •[email protected]

Megan Brehm, director of communications • [email protected]

LeAnna Mann, receptionist • [email protected]

Shirley Miller, proofreader • [email protected]

“The continuedsupport from breeders,members, families andcorporations is thisevent’s only means of

funding.”

“Voting for the Boardcandidates will be doneby one secret ballot.”


“The new RegistrySystem features stateof the art technologyand has a built-incomplete herd

management system.”


available option. We will make systemsavailable to assist you and to helpencourage online entries. Staff will betrained in “Go To Meeting” or “TeamViewer”; this will allow them to assistin the learning process. We arecommitted to making this change asseamless as possible. There willalso be instruction workshops atthe Junior National and Impact2015.After the new registry is up,

there will be changes with AIcertificates and ET certificates. Breederscan designate their bulls as either anon-certificate bull or leave it as an AIcertificate bull. The fee for AIcertificates will increase to $20 forthose wishing to keep their bull as acertificate bull. There have been a large

number ofmembers askingfor this changeon AI certificates.At that time ETcertificates willbe discontinued.The $5 fee willbe added to theET registrationcosts. Look for a

new ASA logo along with a newwebsite that should be out this month,giving the Shorthorn Breed a new lookand image, apprising the industry thatShorthorns are on the move. The newwebsite will be easier to navigate andmaintain more updated information.Please notice the breeder advertising

options that it will include. ASA isoffering some introductory specialadvertising costs for the next two years.Contact Megan at the office for moreinformation.The big finale event of the year will

be Impact 2015 Shorthorn BreedersConferenceand AnnualMeeting inDecember.This is amust attend

event for all members and breeders,including detailed workshops toenhance everyone’s understanding ofnew changes at ASA. There will beprofessional speakers and presenters toeducate us on EPDs and Genomics andall aspects of present and futureindustry trends. Show judges andShorthorn breeders will comprisepanels to share their views of the breedand industry. We are planning anannual meeting the way it used to be,with a banquet and awardpresentations. This event will be fun,entertaining, educational and full ofgreat Shorthorn Fellowship. Plan to bein Kansas City December 3 – 5 forImpact 2015!There are a couple of changes

happening in the office. ShirleyMiller will be leaving the ASA.Shirley has given over 35 years ofdedication to the ASA office and breed.Her love of the people in this breed isbeyond compare. Serving you has beenShirley’s joy for more than 35 years. Shewill be missed by all, especially me.

Shirley is a living encyclopedia ofShorthorn history; she has acceptedsome of the not-so-fun tasks, likereceivables, and made a positive impact.Please take time to call in before June 1or send a note to let her know howmuch her efforts and service have beenappreciated. Thank you Shirley foreverything!A new employee Kaitlyn Petrmichl

(Kate) will be handling the DNAsamples sent into the office on a dailybasis. She will log the samples andprepare them to be sent to the lab daily.This activity has increased in volumeover the last year and will grow evenmore with the genomic EPDs aroundthe corner. Kate will also assume someof Shirley’s duties and be available foradded customer service on registrationsand other issues.

There is a lot going on at ASA. Ourgoal is to help and serve you. TheBoard and Staff are united in the beliefthat these changes will strengthen thebreed and promote the Shorthorn ofthe future. We are committed toguiding the membership through thesetransitional times. Please continue to

check out page50, “ThingsYou NeedKnow”. If youhave any

questions, please contact us for factualinformation. We are here at the ASA, toassist and serve our Great ShorthornBreed!

“Look for a newASA logo along with anew website thatshould be out thismonth, giving theShorthorn Breed anew look and image,apprising the industrythat Shorthorns areon the move.”

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“The big finale event of the yearwill be Impact 2015 ShorthornBreeders Conference and Annual

Meeting in December.”

“We are committed to guidingthe membership through these

transitional times.”

Impact 2015 Tentative Schedule:

Thursday, December 3:Arrive at Harrah’s in Kansas City

1:00 p.m. Panel Sessions & Workshops Evening Social Friday, December 4:8:00 a.m. Panel Sessions & Workshops12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Panel Sessions and Workshops6:00 p.m. Banquet and Annual MeetingSaturday December 5:8:00 a.m. Final Sessions and Breeder Summary11:00 a.m. Impact 2015 Conclusion

dob: 9-4-2012sire: DF Waco 6W ET

dam: Little Cedar Ten QueensHeifer calf at side sired by WHR Rite On 1N40.

Purchased as a heifer calf in the 2013 Lone Star Edition XIX Sale.

Dr. John and Barbara RussellCaldwell, TexasCell: 832.588.8604Office: [email protected] • tadmorefarms.com

Bill and Becky Rasor1800 Lovers Leap • VanAlstyne, Texas 75495

903.433.8096 • fax: 903.433.9387 www.whrshorthorns.com

Jeff Sargent, Show and Sale Cattle - 903.624.7265

• Grand Champion at the Arkansas State Fair Regional Point Show• Reserve Grand Champion at the Houston Livestock Show

• Reserve Division Champion at the Fort Worth Stock Show Super Regional Point Show


Feed Efficiency: It’s Time!Patrick Wall

Area Beef Field Specialist - SE IowaMarion County, Extension OfficeO: 641-842-2014C: [email protected]

Throughout my tenure with theAmerican Shorthorn Association Isearched for an innovative way to getthe breed started collecting feedefficiency data. The first step was TheGreat State Feedout, a baby step incomparison to capturing individualfeed intake information, but a stepnonetheless. Then bring on recordfeeder cattle prices several years in arow, periods of record high corn andhay prices, widespread drought, andproducers forced into downsizing theherd. It just never happened.Meanwhile, the industry tried with allit’s might to find cattle that could domore with less. Some of the selectionhappened on its own; cows that couldconceive and produce in a toughenvironment survived the cull pen.Regardless, collection of feed intakedata is necessary to help the industryfind genetics that can help us weatherthe next storm. Shorthorns need to playa role! And now is the time!For years the industry has argued

about cow size and the more “efficient,”moderate framed cow. The argumentcontinues today, but research hasproven that not all big cows eat a lot,and not every little cow is “efficient.”To that end, some cows look like amillion dollars on grass because theydon’t milk; she is certainlyphenotypically efficient, but not


economically efficient. The latter needsto be the focus of our selection, and upto this point, Shorthorn breeders don’thave a genetic tool in the box to helpthem. You have to know the cost side ofthe equation to gauge economicefficiency. In other words, what sheeats: Feed Intake.Lucky for you, many other breeds

have figured out what works and whatdoesn’t when researching efficiency.Arguments ensued about how toeffectively measure efficiency: is it feedintake? residual feed intake? residualaverage daily gain? feed-to-gain? gain-to-feed? You get the idea. In somecolumns, a negative number is good, inothers a positive figure is better. Goodgrief, how do we expect the commercialbull buyer to understand it if we allcan’t agree how to even measure it? Thisbrings me back to the simplest, mostunderstood column: feed intake.Fortunately, cattle that eat lessconcentrate feed also tend to eat lessgrass and the economics of feed areeasily understood, making them theprime candidate to include in $ValueIndexes. More feed=more expense. Lessfeed=more profit! The math behind theother measures can get complex anddifficult to measure economically. Somecattle eat a lot and gain a lot, others eatvery little but also don’t grow; feedprices and beef prices can have a

significant economic swing year-to-year.A study in Australia using

Shorthorns, Angus, and Herefordsdiscovered that post-weaning feedintake could be accurately measured inroughly 35 days, far fewer days than the90+ day trials typical of a bull test orfeedlot scenario. Given a week to warmup on the diet and learn the bunksystem, Shorthorn breeders couldcollect feed intake data in 45 days orless. With the limited availability offacilities capable of collecting individualfeed intake, this information is greatnews for a breed trying to get started.Feed prices are favorable and severalgroups could be tested in the samefacility prior to a production sale.Likewise, replacement females could betested pre-breeding and returned to theherd.The genomics front is showing real

promise in feed efficiency up to thispoint. Several significant markers havebeen discovered and some are presentin more than one breed. Shorthornsdesperately need to be in the mix asresearch moves forward and genomicpredictions become part of the ASA’sgenetic evaluation. The time is now;make plans to collect feed intake dataon this year’s calf crop. If you need helplocating a facility near you, don’thesitate to call or email.

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April 2-14, 2016 • 12 nights visiting 13 farmsContact: Patrick W. Simmons, CEO

cell: 336-287-4950 email: [email protected]

World Shorthorn Conference Uruguay 2016

* Editor's Note: Winners are selected through a point tally process based on points earned at various Regional shows and provided by theAmerican Shorthorn Association. Point amounts are based on the show and number of head exhibited. As with the reporting of showresults, Shorthorn Country assumes no responsibility for partial or incomplete listings of multiple ownership of animals. Ownershipinformation was provided by the American Shorthorn Association. We regret any errors or omissions which may have occurred.

Show Region Winners


Northeast RegionRegion 1: NortheastMaine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, NewJersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio,Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia

2014-15 NORTHEASTREGION SHOW HEIFEROF THE YEAR

CF Cumberland 334 SOL X ET26 points - Adrianne Trennepohl,Middletown, Ind.

2014-15 NORTHEASTREGION SHOW BULL OF

THE YEAR

BWS Proud King14 points - Abby Kelsheimer, West TerreeHaute, Ind.

Heifer placing:20 pts. CF Revival 3115 SOL X E ET, MillerSmith, Pendleton, Ind.19 pts. CF HF Waco Rose 380 ET, EmilyDahse, Thurman, Ohio.

Southeast Region Region 2: SoutheastKentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, SouthCarolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi

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2014-15 SOUTHEASTREGION SHOW HEIFEROF THE YEAR

CLF Destiny Best 1306 ET18 points - Molly Williams, Garnaliel, Ky.

2014-15 NORTHEAST REGION SHOWBULL OF THE YEAR

Heritage Royal Flush9 points - Kayla Williams, Quitman, Miss.

Picture not available

Bull placing:no other bulls eligible

Heifer placing:12 pts. Heritage Augusta Pride 34, KaylaWilliams, Quitman, Miss.



2014-15 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION SHOWHEIFER OF THE YEAR

WHR RHS Ten Queens 942 ET20 points - John & Barbara Russell,Houston, Texas

2014-15 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION SHOW

BULL OF THE YEAR

SFS Super Chief ET26 points - Sam Addington, Dayton, Texas

Heifer placing:19 pts. RFC Red Mistress 203 Etalexa Lane,Jay, Okla.15 pts. Miss V8 Dancin Queen 036Z, V8Shorthorns, Boling, Texas15 pts. Miss V8 Mona Lisa Smile ET, V8Shorthorns, Boling, Texas15 pts. CCR Reba 4105, Jess Carney,Collinsville, Texas11 pts. Miss V8 Dream Lady 424B ET, V8Shorthorns, Boling, Texas

Bull placing:23 pts. WHR Creedence 3N19 ET, HolcombCattle Company, Tyler, Texas20 pts. Lane's Mr Colt, Ryan Lane, Jay, Okla.15 pts. Lane's Freedom 30Z, Ryan Lane, Jay,Okla.

South Central Region Region 4: South CentralKansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana

West RegionRegion 5: WestMontana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico,Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon,Nevada, California

North Central Region Region 3: North CentralNorth Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota,Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska

No winners from this Region.

2014-15 WEST REGIONSHOW HEIFER OF THEYEAR

LC Welcome Lady 64323 points - Don Cardy, Turlock, Calif.

2014-15 WEST REGIONSHOW BULL OF THE

YEAR

JT Gold Label 53631 points - JT Ranch, Oakdale, Calif.

Heifer placing:no other heifers eligible


Rachel Metzger, Oklahoma State UniversityHometown: Stillwater, OklahomaParents: Charlie and Jill MetzgerAgricultural Background: Although I was raised in a non-agricultural family, I grew up showing horsesthrough the American Quarter Horse Association. I was active in 4-H and FFA and learned to love the entireindustry. I had the opportunity to show cattle my senior year of high school.Hobbies/Interests: Riding my horse, crafting, reading, spending time with familyWhat are you most looking forward to during your internship at the American Shorthorn Association? I

am looking forward to the opportunity to mesh everything I’ve learned about writing, graphic design and photography and putthem all together to create news stories and design pieces for an actual organization. I cannot wait to try my hand at differentmedia elements while continuing to learn and improve my skills.Is there anything else you would like to share? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to intern with the American ShorthornAssociation. Having the chance to meet individuals and producers in the industry alongside having the opportunity to learn fromsome of the best will be the experience of a lifetime.

Will Moore, University of Missouri-ColumbiaHometown: Belle, MissouriParents: Keith and Carole MooreAgricultural Background: My background in agriculture is very diverse. First and foremost, I grew up on aSimmental seedstock operation that focused on producing Simmental and Sim-Angus bulls for commercialproducers. In addition, we maintain a small number of Red Angus cows. Until 2011, we also had a small clubcalf herd. The farm I grew up on has been in my family for well over 100 years. Along with my brothers andsister, we showed Simmental and crossbred cattle at the local, state and national level. I participated in several

junior national and junior regional shows through the American Junior Simmental Association. In addition to our cattleoperation, my brothers and I showed market hogs and market goats at the Missouri State Fair every year. 4-H and FFA made ahuge impact on my experiences in agriculture. While attending the University of Missouri, I have participated in the livestock,meats and live animal meat evaluation teams. Hobbies/Interests: In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and family. I enjoy traveling and taking road trips.Hunting, fishing and anything that involves water and being outside have always been hobbies of mine.What are you most looking forward to during your ASA internship? In my internship with the American ShorthornAssociation, I am most looking forward to working with the people in this great breed. I look forward to meeting as manyShorthorn breeders as I can and learning more about their operations. I am also very excited about helping with the JuniorNational, as youth programs were always so important to me growing up.

Victoria Osburn, Texas Tech University Hometown: Celina, TexasParents: Kelly and Wendy OsburnAgricultural Background: I’ve shown Shorthorns for at least 10 years and agriculture is something I’ve alwaysbeen passionate about. I’m not from a generational farm but my dad’s side of the family has owned a meatmarket for generations and with my parents support financially, physically and emotionally they have helpedcultivate in me this fond love for the beef industry both commercial and breeding/showing.Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy fishing, hunting, going to the lake, hiking, anything outdoors, cattle shows and

spending time with my family, friends and sorority sisters.What are you most looking forward to during your ASA internship? I’m excited to have the opportunity to live in theMidwest. God has blessed me with the best breed association and staff to learn from.

=New & Notes


American Shorthorn Association Announces 2015 Summer InternsThe American Shorthorn Association is proud to welcome Victoria Osburn, Will Moore, and Rachel Metzger as our summer

interns. This year the association is excited to host three interns, thanks to the Livestock Publications Council Student InternshipProgram. Victoria Osburn and Will Moore were selected as AJSA Communications and Registrations interns, respectfully. RachelMetzger will serve as the Livestock Publications Council intern, focusing primarily on promotional materials and photography forthe ASA.We took time to ask our incoming interns a few things about themselves, what they’re looking forward to during their time in

Omaha and their goals for the future.

James C. “J.C.” Scritchfield, 76, ofEllsworth, passed away Monday, March23, 2015. He was born in Topeka onNovember 14, 1938, to James M. andCaroline (Fleenor) Scritchfield, andgraduated from Seaman High School in1957.He married Judith K. Lindberg on

August 22, 1959, in Topeka. Shesurvives.The family moved to Ellsworth in

January 1973 to become the owner-operators of J.S. Packing Inc., andretired in January 2004. J.C. was anavid supporter of 4-H and FFA youthactivities, especially those involvinglivestock.J.C. was a member of Ellsworth

Masonic Lodge No. 146 havingattained the 32nd degree. He was also alifetime member of Kansas ShorthornAssociation. Other membershipsinclude: Ellsworth United MethodistChurch and American ShorthornAssociation.Surviving children include: David

(Christi) Scritchfield, of Yukon, Okla.,Janell (Todd) Harman, of Inman, andWayne (Stacey) Scritchfield, ofEllsworth. Other survivors include:brothers, Philip (Donna) Scritchfield,of Eldon, Mo., and Steven Scritchfield,of Topeka; and sisters, Rita (Charles)Hathaway, of Springhill, and Connie(Ed) Kearn, of Topeka. There are tensurviving grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous niecesand nephews.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be

made to: Ellsworth Masonic Lodge,Ellsworth United Methodist Church,Shriner’s Children’s Hospital orEllsworth Senior Center FriendshipMeals, in care of Parsons FuneralHome, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth 67439

Robert "Bob" Loudon, 85, ofCreston, died Sunday, February 1,2015, at Crest Haven Care Centre, inCreston.Memorials are suggested to Friends

of 4-H. Online condolences may be leftunder the obituary category ofwww.powersfh.com.Robert Douthirt Loudon was born

March 8, 1929 in rural CollegeSprings, Iowa to Myrtle (Douthirt)Loudon and Ray Loudon. Hegraduated from Amity High School inCollege Springs, Iowa and continuedhis education obtaining his BachelorDegree from Iowa State University. Bobserved his country as a part of theUnited States Air Force.

On April 21, 1966 Bob was unitedin marriage to Jo Rees in Oklahoma.They lived briefly in Mt. Ayr, Iowa.before moving to Glenwood in 1968working as a soil conservationist. In1970, they moved to the Creston areawhere Bob was the Soil ConservationService Office Manager and later thedistrict manager; retiring in January of1986. Bob was a member of the FirstPresbyterian Church in Creston, andalso worked RAMP (Rural AbandonMine Program).Bob really enjoyed working with his

son Tim on his livestock projects. Theyshowed sheep at all the majors and hada great time doing it. Bob enjoyedattending several shows and sales thatTim was involved in and between theShorthorn and Maine-Anjou breeds.He was really excited to see hisgrandson Tyler starting to take a veryactive role in his own herd and have asmuch fun as his grandpa.Survivors include his son Tim (wife

Karen) Loudon and grandson Tyler ofCreston; two sisters-in-law, MariMcGehee of Mt. Ayr; and VirginiaRees of Muscatine and several niecesand nephews.He was preceded in death by his

parents, his wife Jo in 2014, and twobrothers-in-law, Willaim Rees and Max"Ike" McGehee.

Charles Dover Sindelar, known as"Dover" to most, left us in the earlymorning hours of March 10. Born toCharles and Mildred (Dover) Sindelaron September 25, 1928, he was theeldest grandson of John Henry Dover, ahomesteader from Illinois who settledon the Yellowstone River near Billingsin 1881. As Dover grew up on thehomestead, he became a master of allthe skills necessary for farming andranching; he could harness a team forfield work or skillfully use mechanizedequipment for the same. Dover was acowboy and a carpenter, an electricianand a veterinarian. He was a respectedcattleman who over his lifetimeconstantly improved the herd ofShorthorn cattle that his grandfatherJohn Dover had established as the firstof this breed in the area. What peoplewill remember most about Dover,however, was his simple honesty andhumility. Dover was preceded in death by a

sister, Lois; brother Robert; and hisyoungest son, Frank. Surviving him arehis Polish wife of 63 years, Irene;brother Jim Sindelar; son John (Laurel);

daughters Vicky (Kenny) Walter andKaren (Jerry) Farmer; daughter-in-lawKim (Frank) Sindelar; fivegrandchildren; six great-grandchildrenand one great-great-granddaughter.Condolences may be shared with thefamily by visitingsmithfuneralchapels.com.

Dennis M. Greene , BuildingContractor and Farmer, died Tuesday,January 20, 2015 at home. Dennis, 83,lived on a farm on Creek Road.Mr. Greene was a native of Niagara

Falls, attended Trott Vocational HighSchool and Niagara University and hasresided in Youngstown since 1960. Heserved the local community as Mayorof Youngstown, a Village Trustee,president of the Youngstown Water SkiClub, and Youngstown Free Library, amember of the Town of PorterHistorical Society Fort NiagaraAssociation and Youngstown VolunteerFire Company, and as an extraordinaryminister for St. Bernard's R.C. Church.Dennis entered the Plumber's Union

Local 129 in 1948 until inducted in theUS Army where he served in Korea in1952-53, earning three bronze starsbefore being discharged as a SergeantFirst Class. He returned and became acontractor and vice president for Laurand Mack Contracting until hisretirement in 1996.Dennis remained active upon

retirement on the farm, and served as adelegate for the American ShorthornAssociation and travelled for the WorldCattle Congress in Australia andCanada. He was a member of theNiagara Falls Rotary Club (Paul HarrisFellow), St. Vincent de Paul Society,and the Lewiston Choraleers.He is survived by his wife, Gretchen

(Mack) of Youngstown; childrenCatherine (William Guffey) of Zurich,SUI, Dennis Alexander Greene(Patricia) of Medina, NY, WilliamGreene (Laura) of Rochester, NY, andCharles Greene (Nathalie) of Raleigh,NC; grandchildren Claire Guffey,Megan, Charles, Dawson and EmmettGreene; sisters Donna (MichaelSpendio) of New Jersey, Marilyn (JamesMazza) of Grand Island, NY, andbrother Paul Greene ( Jeanette) ofCambria, NY. Mr. Greene waspredeceased by his parents Dennis J.Greene and Ina (Dawson) as well assiblings Catherine (John O'Brien) andRichard Greene.


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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The IllinoisSenate voted today to confirm PhilipNelson as the Director of the IllinoisDepartment of Agriculture. Thefourth-generation grain and livestockfarmer was appointed by GovernorBruce Rauner on January 16, 2015."I’ve been in agriculture my entire

life, both as a farmer and a professionalworking to promote the industry,”Nelson said. “I realize that there is a lotof work to do, such as strengtheningour transportation infrastructure,increasing exports, and serving ourcustomers in a timely manner. Mypriority is to listen and work with

producers and stakeholders to makesure we are supporting our #1 industryand ultimately working to turnaroundIllinois’ economy.” Nelson previously served as the

President of the Illinois Farm Bureau.Additionally, he was president of thecompanies that make up COUNTRYFinancial, Illinois Agricultural ServiceCompany, the IAA Foundation, andserved on the Coordinating Committeeof GROWMARK, Inc. He operates afarm near Seneca, growing corn,soybeans, and alfalfa and runs a cow-calf operation.Director Nelson has been very active

in community and agriculturalorganizations throughout his career.Among his accomplishments, Philipwas state FFA Star Farmer of Illinois in1977; American Farm BureauFederation’s National OutstandingYoung Farmer in 1984; President of theIllinois Soybean Association from1989-1991; President of LaSalleCounty Farm Bureau, 1993-1999; VicePresident of the American SoybeanAssociation from 1993-1994;Chairman of AFBF’s Swine AdvisoryCommittee from 1997 to 2000; andPrairie FarmerMaster Farmer in 2001.

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Long Time Shorthorn Breeder Philip Nelson Named Illinois Dept. of Ag. Director

Manhattan, Kansas—HeidiAnderson, owner of Legacy LivestockImaging, took home top honors inthree divisions during the 2015 KansasProfessional Photographers Associationof America Image Competition onApril 12, 2015.Anderson’s image, Show of Love, was

the winner in the Child division; StoneCold was the winner in the Pet/Animaldivision; and It Ain’t the Years, It’s theMiles, topped the Men division andthen was named 2015 KPPA Image ofthe Year.At the end of the awards program,

Anderson was also recognized as one of

the top three photographers for thestate of Kansas.“I am excited to be recognized as one

of the top photographers by KPPA,”said Anderson.“It has given me the unique

opportunity to highlight the beautyand diversity of agriculture whilepresenting it through an art I love.”Anderson and Legacy Livestock

Imaging is a professional photographycompany specializing in agriculture andagriculture lifestyle photography. All ofthis follows the January announcementof Anderson being named the 2014winner of The Best of the Barns award

for the nation’s top livestockphotographer, for the secondconsecutive year.KPPA is the Kansas chapter of

Professional Photographers of America,the world’s largest nonprofitphotography association organized forprofessional photographers, with over27,500 members in more than 50countries. They are recognized as thegoverning body of professionalphotographers and provide education,resources and industry standards ofexcellence. =

Legacy Livestock PhotographerTakes Top Honors

Stone ColdIt Ain’t the Years, It’s the Miles. Show of Love


HaydenMorrow

AustralianShorthornAmbassador

Since last month’s article I have againvisited a very diverse range of places. Icommenced this month by travellingfrom California to Fallon Nevadawhere I was hosted by Gary and PegiWitte. The Fallon area contains somevery unique Shorthorn herds. TheWitte, Albaugh and Barnes herds are allregistered as Native Shorthorns. TheNative Shorthornis registered withboth the ASA andthe milkingassociation andcan be traced backin the herdbook tohave no outsideinfluence fromother breeds. Theyare typical ofShorthorns I hear about from the past.They are moderate easy keeping cattle.In a very dry environment selectionpressure on survivability is high. I then travelled back to California to

visit Bigelow, Cardey and BennettShorthorns. Bigelow Livestock have100 females. Their herd is veryconsistent, moderate and functional,definitely a herd to keep an eye on inthe future. Bigelow Livestock aregradually developing themselves acommercial bull market which I believeis the only direction available to furthergrow the Shorthorn breed in America. Ipersonally can’t envisage the showheifer market growing significantly butI can see huge potential to increase thevolume of Shorthorn bulls intocommercial herds. Cardey Shorthorns is a very well

established herd that has a hugeemphasis on feet and legs. Aparticularly interesting component ofthis enterprise is the huge teams ofcattle taken to shows. It is not unusualfor the Cardeys to take over 100 headto a show. I think Cardey geneticscould be used very successfully by herdstrying to improve structuralcorrectness. I then continued toBennett Shorthorns located in thesouthern foothills. I had an interestingdiscussion with Mike Bennett aboutthe potential to combine feeder steersfrom different small Shorthornproducers into a group to allow for alarge group of Shorthorns that thenmay facilitate the sale of these cattleover the hooks. This sale method willdo two things. It will avoid the salebarn system through which Shorthorns

often receive a price penalty purely dueto hair colour and it will also remindthe meat processors that Shorthornshave a highly desirable carcase. Thedifficulty with this approach howeverwould be getting a consistent groupthat grade well, as many Shorthornbreeders have quite different directions.

The final day Iwas in California thetemperature hadreached a beautiful90oF (32oC). Thenext day I flew toChicago where I wasgreeted by AaronHahn and a muchcooler temperature.He delivered me toHorton Shorthorns.

Like the vast majority of Shorthornbreeders in America, Shorthorns are notthe Hortons only business. Howeverthey have implemented some veryinteresting strategies to market the beefthey have.They haveestablished arelationshipwith a localr e s t au r an tthat offersHorton beefin burgers asa seasonalmenu item.This ensuresthe product is seen as unique andinteresting to consumers but also allowsa small herd with seasonal calving tomaintain a vertically integrated market. Since I have been in the USA I have

come across many breeders that sellfreezer beef and have a small but loyalcliental. Often it is argued that a majordisadvantage of beef over chicken andpork is a less consistent product. Manysystems have been established to tryand remedy this issue, with varyingsuccess. I think within a brandconsistency is essential. However withinthe entire beef industry I thinkvariation in beef eating characteristics isa massive strength that the industry canutilise more. Consumers want to enjoyeating, try new foods, and be able toshare with their friends positive diningexperiences they have. Just look at allthe photos of food on social media. Thewine industry utilises variation inproduction better than most. They useit to make wine interesting but also a

topic of discussion and debate.Marbling for example. Many considerit to be very desirable. I personallyreally enjoy a well marbled steak.However I’m not sure every consumerwants the same amount ofintramuscular fat that I do. Some maywant more, some less. I thinkvariability makes beef interesting andthus there is a lot of potential to growfreezer beef and branding of products.Provided there is consistency withineach brand as a consumer wants toknow what to expect from eachproduct. While in Illinois I also visited Hahn

Family Shorthorns. This is definitely afamily operation with each memberhaving their own set of skills andexperiences to for fill their role within

the enterprise. This breedingprogram is trying to push forgreater efficiency in theirherd. The use of Ash ValleyPrestige 0665 to reduce birthweight but maintain growth isa clear example. I have oftendiscussed with people on thistrip the most efficient way toselect for calving ease. It is ahuge problem in many herdsparticularly those with a show

ring focus. It is my belief that amoderate birthweight that is wellshaped to facilitate passage though thepelvic canal is ideal. I think usingextremely low birthweight bulls willincrease calving problems. This isbecause very low birthweights willreduce selection pressure on the heifersand cows to have adequate pelvicdiameter to calve. Thus offspring of lowbirth weight cattle will only be able tohave very small calves. Hahn FamilyShorthorns have a similar philosophyand actually measure pelvic diameteron all females. Waukaru Shorthorns in Indiana was

my next destination. The Jordan’s herdhas a reputation for power and growth.Many Waukaru sires have been verysuccessful in Australia for this reason. Iwas really pleased to see that theWaukaru herd also ensures calving easeis maintained. I was at Waukaru duringthe peak of calving season where all thecows are expected to be able to calve by


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was able to watch conventional embryotransfer by Dr. Chuck Hannan andhave some practice palpating andscanning ovaries. Donor Solutions isalso a satellite clinic for Trans Ova so Iwas able to observe the IVF of 19 cowsincluding one terminal. The programI’m on truly does provide someamazing opportunities. Thank you again to all of my hosts

over the last month, particularly theJordan’s as they looked after me for twoweeks. I’m almost half way through mytime in America and am loving everymoment. Hayden Morrow Australian Shorthorn Ambassador =

commercial cattle. This means thatWaukaru as a seedstock breeder must

sell the majority of theirbulls interstate. Thus Ithink it’s a real testamentto the quality of theWaukaru herd, as theclients must see theregenetics to be superiorenough to be worthtransporting across thecountry. Waukaru isdefinitely one of thebreeders carrying the

commercial flag for the Shorthornbreed. While at Waukaru I was also

fortunate enough to visit DonorSolutions. The first day I was there I

them self. It’s a challenging time of theyear when the frozen ground is meltingand mothernature hasn’tquite decidedif it’s winteror spring.Temperaturesf l u c t u a t e dwhile I was atW a u k a r ufrom pleasantdays towindy snowydays with temperatures well belowfreezing. Rensselaer Indiana isincredibly productive ground and as aresult the vast majority of land is cornor soybeans, there are very few


National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference June 20-25, 2015

Grand Island, Nebraska

Process of Electing DelegatesDelegate ballots will be mailed in

August of each year to members ingood standing as of August 1 of thatyear. All ballots must be returned to theASA office by the Tuesday after LaborDay in September of that year. Whenballots are mailed there will be a list ofmembers in good standing from thatstate or district for members to selectfrom to fill in their ballot. Only oneballot or delegate will be allowed permembership vote per entity ormembership. The ballots mailed foreach state or district will include thenumber of delegates allocated fromtheir state or district. When the ballotshave been counted to determine whothe delegates are, each delegate will becontacted to confirm their willingnessand intentions to serve and attend theannual meeting to vote. If any electeddelegate declines the position, then themember in good standing with the nextmost votes will be contacted to serve asa delegate till all allotted delegatespositions are filled from votingmembers in good standing. Alldelegates will be notified as soon aspossible after the ballots have beenreturned to the office and counted.Delegates will be notified at least 30days prior to the annual meeting.Delegates will serve as their state ordistrict representative from October 1to September 31 of each year.

Definition of Members in GoodStandingA member in good standing must

meet the following three criteria.1. The member must have registered or transferred a minimum of one animal in the past 12 months from the date Delegate ballots are mailed August 1 of each year, or be a WHR breeder or is a memberof the ASA performance program in the registry at that time, and have at least one animal in their inventory and have their performance program herd assessment fees paid in full by August 1.

2. The member must not be over 90 day delinquent on their account

to be a member in good standing.3. The member must be an adult member of the American Shorthorn Association and have membership paid in full.

Structuring Districts or statesEach state will become a separate

district to be recognized as a statedelegation and Canada will beconsidered the equivalence of a state.The number of delegates from eachstate will be determined by the numberof members in good standing at thetime the ballots for delegate election aremailed. The allocation of delegates permembers is as follows. 1-25 membersin good standing =1 delegate. 26-50members in good standing = 2delegates. 51-75 members in goodstanding = 3 delegates. 76-100members in good standing = 4delegates. 101-125 members in goodstanding = 5 delegates. 126-150members in good standing = 6delegates and so according to numberof members in good standing.

Voting Process at Annual MeetingDelegates will vote by secret ballot.

There will be one ballot with all thenames of the candidates with space foradded nominations from the floor.Each delegate will vote for the numberof seats needing filled on the board. Ifthere are three seats needing filled thenthe three candidates with the mostvotes will be elected to the board. Theballot will not be counted if thedelegate votes for less than or morethan the appropriate number ofpositions on the board needing filled atthat time. Each ballot will be designedfor its state or district delegation. Withthe total number of votes allotted tothat state listed on the ballot. Eachdelegate will represent their percentageof votes from their state or district. Thevotes for the state or district will bedivided among the delegates attendingand voting at the annual meeting thatis turned in to the credentialscommittee. Each state or district will beallotted the total number of votes thatdetermined the number of delegates

that would be elected from that state ordistrict providing at least one delegate ispresent to vote from that state ordistrict. Only delegates attending themeeting that the election is taking placeat can vote. There will not be any proxyvotes accepted. The credentialscommittee will count the votes on theballots and the results will be keptconfidential. In the case of a protest,the Executive Committee will reviewthe ballots and have final authority ofthe election.

Nominating Committee for BoardCandidatesThere will be a nominating

committee of five ASA members tosearch out qualified candidates to serveon the ASA Board of Directors. Thenominating committee will beappointed by the Executive committeeof the ASA Board of Directors. Thenominating committee will serve fromannual meeting to annual meeting. Anew nominating committee will beannounced at each annual meeting.The nominating committee needs tofind at least one candidate for eachopen Board position needing to beelected that year. Any member in goodstanding as of August 1 of each yearwishing to run for the ASA Board ofDirectors may send their intension torun for the ASA Board of Directors tothe nominating committee and thenominating committee must exceptthat person as a candidate. Allcandidates must be members in goodstanding and appointed at least 90 daysprior to the annual meeting so they canhave a biography in the breedpublication before the annual meeting.Candidates submitted by thenominating committee must beapproved by membership at annualmeeting. The President must ask fornominations from the floor at theannual meeting. The nominatingcommittee should take geographic areainto consideration when selectingcandidates to have a large coverage ofthe country to keep from having all theBoard of Directors from the same area,if possible.


Restructured Process to Elect Delegates and ASA Board Members

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TylerOierson

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=Junior Corner

If you can imagine a foot shorter andfive years younger version of merunning a race on the warning track atFargo Red Hawks minor leaguebaseball game in a chicken suit, you canrelive my most vivid memory of myfirst KEY Conference held at NorthDakota State. While I can guaranteethat this scenario will not happen toyou, it is one of hundreds of memoriesI will take away from the KEYconferences I have attended the pastfive years. Whether it is the rides to andfrom discussing cattle as well aseverything else, or learning about afellow junior from another state thatyou are rooming with overnight. KEYConference creates the opportunitiesfor success both while a Junior andnetworking connections that can beutilized after your Junior career is over.My first KEY conference I got to

meet the whole Junior Board as well as

the rest of the participants. Based onmy experience after that weekend I wasdetermined to get the opportunity toserve and make a difference on theJunior Board. KEY Conference is a great place to

meet and make friendships with fellowShorthorn enthusiasts across thecountry that we wouldn’t have time tomeet with during the fast pace of JuniorNationals. The memories made at KEYhave been endless. Whether it was theguys trying to find a way back to thedorms through construction afterplaying basketball at Michigan State, orconvincing someone that the dorm wewere staying in used to be an insaneasylum at Iowa State. Every year we visit a land grant

university, do a variety of activities oncampus, tour herds and industry relatedfacilities in the area, and participate inteam building activities. Every year I

look forward to composing a letter tomyself that will be mailed back tomyself the following summer. Theseletters have been comprised of goals formyself that I hope to achieve in thenext year whether they be academic,personal, or cattle related. Afterattending five of these conferences theyfollow a similar format, but all of theactivities are different and thememories are priceless.This year we will be visiting South

Dakota State University located inBrookings. After our board meetingsthis year I am convinced that this year’sconference will be a great experience forthose that make the trip to SouthDakota. I encourage you to connect upwith your fellow Shorthorn Juniors,make plans for transportation and signup for this great event scheduled forJuly 31st through August 2nd. =


University of Illinois & Lake Land College Spring Showdown

Ring A only, Fifth Overall, ChampionShorthorn Heifer, exhibited by Gage Hank.

Ring B only, Champion Shorthorn Heifer - Sara Pieper.

Both Rings, Reserve Champion ShorthornPlusHeifer - Joseph Peters.

January 1, 2015 • Urbana, IllinoisRing A Judge: Wes Keller, Humboldt, IllinoisRing B Judge: Kevin Rose, Salem, Illinois

Hoof N Horn Club.

National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference

June 20-25, 2015Grand Island, Nebraska

Kaila Williams is a freshman atOklahoma State University majoring inAnimal Science and AgCommunications. Kaila is the daughter

of KennethWilliams and thelate DeannaWilliams, Duncan,Oklahoma. Kaila has been

active within theShorthorn breedsince she beganshowing at ayoung age.

Williams is active within the OklahomaJunior Shorthorn Association where shehas served as an officer and theOklahoma State Queen. Williams was selected as an

Oklahoma State UniversityOutstanding Freshman this year. Hercollegiate activity includes working atthe Oklahoma State Purebred BeefUnit, selection into the President’sLeadership Council, and completingcommunity service projects throughvarious groups. Kaila is a member ofthe collegiate 4-H, National Women’sSorority, and the Oklahoma CollegiateCattlewomen’s Association.Looking forward to opportunities

the board would provide to her as amember, Williams stated, “Becomingan AJSA Director would give me theopportunity to repay this Associationby serving as a positive role model thatother youth can look up to but alsobeing a representative to educate peopleon the benefits of beef and theAmerican Shorthorn Association.”

Mallory Bakley is a sophomore atIowa State University where she is

majoring inAnimal Science.Mallory is thedaughter of Johnand Dory Bakley,Osceola, Iowa. Mallory has

been an activeparticipant ins h o w i n gShorthorns in

both FFA and 4-H. Bakley is proud tohave raised her own calves to show andstill maintains her own cattle herd to

help with college expenses. Outside of the show ring, Mallory is

extremely active in many activitiesranging from serving as an officer forher local FFA chapter to participatingin the Block and Bridle Club at IowaState. Bakley received her Iowa FFADegree and will receive the FFAAmerican Degree in October at theNational FFA Convention. As afreshman at Iowa SouthwesternCommunity College, Creston, IAMallory was named to the President’sList and also participated in thelivestock judging team. As a prospective Junior Board

member, Bakley is excited to helpyounger members with their projects,serve as a role model, and encouragemore involvement in the AJSA. An areaMallory feels she could make adifference on the board would beencouraging more social mediainteraction between the board andjunior members.

Megan Dragstrem is a freshman atIvy Tech Community College,

Kokomo, Indianamajoring inAnimal Science.Megan is thedaughter of Elaineand RobertDragstrem. Meganplans to transfer toKansas StateUniversity aftershe receives her

associate degree to major in AnimalScience with a concentration in beefnutrition. Dragstrem is a fourth generation

Shorthorn breeder. Since Dragstrembegan showing Shorthorns in 2005, shehas expanded her herd and operates afreezer beef business. She has utilizedA.I. within her cow herd, selecting bullswith high weaning and yearling EPDs.Megan would like to expand her cattleherd by utilizing embryo transfer in thebreeding program to add uniquegenetics to the herd in a timely manner. Megan served as the Indiana

Shorthorn Lassie Princess in 2009-10and was selected as the IndianaShorthorn Lassie Queen in 2011.Additionally, Dragstrem served as an

FFA Officer for several years. As a prospective Junior Board

member, Dragstrem would like to be a“role model for the younger membersto admire and inspire them to achievetheir goals. The clubs and organizationsthat I have been involved withthroughout my youth have given mecountless tools to use in my future andthe ability to grow professionallywhether it’s through being a leader orserving on a committee.”

Zachary Fanning is a freshman atLincoln Land Community Collegemajoring in Animal Science. Zachary is

the son of Pauland LoraF a n n i n g ,Chestnut, Illinois.Zachary has

been showingshorthorns sincehe was eight yearsold and hasparticipated inthe JuniorNational 6 times.

In his 4-H Club and FFA, Fanning hasbeen an active leader, serving as anofficer for both organizations. He hasalso served on the Illinois ShorthornAssociation Junior Board. A point ofpride for Fanning is the completion ofhis Eagle Scout Award through the BoyScouts. In the future, Zachary hopes to

continue to raise Shorthorn cattle.After graduating from Lincoln LandCommunity College, Fanning plans totransfer to either the University ofIllinois or Oklahoma State Universityand continue his education to become alarge animal veterinarian. Fanning is excited about the

opportunity to be selected to the JuniorBoard. Zachary commented, “withlivestock as my passion, particularlyshorthorns, I have always looked up tothe AJSA Board and have alwayswanted to be part of that awesometeam. I want to give back to greatorganizations like the AJSA and theASA, and I cannot see a better way atthis time in my life than serving on thejunior board. =


AJSA Board Candidates...............

Receiving the coveted slap of thejudge’s hand on the back of your heiferin the final drive is a sound fewmembers of the American ShorthornAssociation will experience. Each yeartwo members of the association arecrowned with the Grand ChampionShorthorn Heifer and GrandChampion ShorthornPlus Heifer titles.Each award is an honor steeped intradition and a point of pride that willlast a lifetime. Nick Sullivan and Connor

Kirkpatrick’s heifers garnered thejudge’s attention and ultimatelyreceived championship slaps. After thespotlight of the Junior National passed,Sullivan and Kirkpatrick generously

donated flushes from their winningheifers to support the annual AJSALeading a Legacy Sale. Proceeds fromthe flushes were used to support theupcoming National Junior ShorthornShow & Youth Conference. Supportfrom the leading exhibitors at last year’sNational Junior Shorthorn Showexemplified the dedication and supportmembers of the American JuniorShorthorn Associationpossess. AmericanShorthorn AssociationDirector of JuniorActivities, GwenCrawford commented,“We are extremely proudof Nick Sullivan and ConnorKirkpatrick for their gracious support

of the junior association. “ When junior members step up to

take fundraising into their own hands,it creates a culture of giving, support,and dedication. The American JuniorShorthorn Association is very fortunateto have members who have atremendous amount of passion for theirorganization and breed.

On behalf of the AmericanShorthorn Association andAmerican Junior ShorthornAssociation, a sincere thankyou is extended to NickSullivan and ConnorKirkpatrick for theirdedication and support to our

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Juniors Giving Back: Sullivan and KirkpatrickDonate Flushes from Champion Heifers to Leadinga Legacy Sale

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“We are extremelyproud of Nick Sullivanand Connor Kirkpatrick

for their gracious supportof the junior

association.”

Grand Champion ShorthorPlus Heifer was awarded to SULLRed Tamale 3260 ET, exhibited by Konner Kirkpatrick, Avilla,Ind.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Female was SULL Wild Cherri3269 ET, shown by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa.

"Remember When" How many can you

name?Champion volleyball team at

1986 Junior National Heifer Show in Oklahoma.Find the answer on page 38.

HUGHW. MOORE, JR.& SONS

31056 Old Fidelity Road • Jerseyville, IL 62052

Hugh: 618-729-4448 • Tom: 618-498-5848Ron: 618-729-3258

Bulls, Females, Club CalvesFor Sale at all times.

Full Irish calves available.40 miles north of St. Louis.

Jason Smithers & girls - 217-491-2140 • [email protected] & Pam Smithers - 217-285-6280Bill & Kate Smithers - 217-285-267836739 205th Avenue • Pittsfield, IL 62363

Quality cattle for sale at all times. Located just a few miles south of Route 36/I-72.

DALE MUCK1963 Kelley Road • Caledonia, IL 61011

815-885-3679cell: 815-494-5588

Come visit us any time. Heifers, bulls and steers for sale.

RUTZ SHORTHORNS12604 Albrecht Road • Alhambra, IL 62001

Three miles north of I-70, Exit 30

KEVIN, LORI, DYLAN AND MALLORY RUTZ618-488-7365

Visitors always welcome.

Herd Sires:Wise’s Reflection 710

Wise’s Promise Land 002 ET

LORENZ SHORTHORNS

JERRY AND KIM LORENZ9131 No. 16000 East RoadGrant Park, IL 60940Jerry: 815-465-2501

Club calves for sale at all times.

LEVELDALE FARMScontact: L.E. Mathers III:

cell: 309-678-4230 • [email protected] Scott Wall, Herdsman: cell: 309-212-5450

[email protected]: 10442 N Co Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664

Check our website for our current list of herd sires.www.leveldale.com

HORTON FARMSSHORTHORNS

Scott Horton, OwnerRyan Wernicke, HerdsmanHorton cell: 630-965-1710Wernicke cell: 815-739-7754

4N010 Town Hall Rd. • St. Charles, IL 60175Office: 630-365-1444

SHORTHORNS, INC.

Bred females for sale at all times.Albert Larry Hill

7272 NCR 3350 E • Mason City, IL 62664217-737-1023 • 217-482-3765

FARMSHORTHORN AND POLLEDSHORTHORN CATTLE

DENNIS AND TERRI JORDAN545 E. 900 N. Road • Sibley, IL 61773217-784-4854 • CELL: 217-202-2865

email: [email protected], LAYNE, TY AND ELY HARDEN, 217-417-8335JASON, TASHA AND ISABELLA BUNTING, 815-252-5520

ASHLEIGH, DAVID, DAKOTA AND DALTON HALL, 217-979-7531

ORDANcres

Home of AF KF VGStep Ahead 525-2007 Show Bull

of the Year

- National ChampionBull, 2008 NWSS

Sunnyland FarmsWayne Hinderliter Family

629 Co. Rd. 350 North Albion, IL 62806618-375-7047

cell: 618-384-8250Visitors always welcome! Cattle usually for sale.

Four miles north of I-64. Exit 130 on Illinois 130.


CHESNUT SHORTHORNSVISITORS WELCOME

Bulls, heifers and steers for sale at all times.

Gary Chesnut Family16145 N 100 East Road • Fithian, IL 61844

217-582-2910

STECK’S SHORTHORNSDarrel: 309-375-6568Dave: 309-342-0813cell: 309-299-03352413 US Hwy 34Wataga, IL 61488

Stop by any time - four miles east of I-74 on Route 34.

Trey Wright Steve & Marsha Wright

Wright Cattle Co.Route 2, Box 55 Beecher City, Il 62414home: 618-487-5559 Trey: 618-367-0764Steve: 618-267-3229

SULL Roan Goose 9020

Scott and Janet, Cody, Wes and Clint42274 N 1300 E. Rd. • Hoopeston, IL 60942

www.leemonstockfarm.com217-283-7922 • Scott’s cell: 217-304-00571. 2. 3.

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Quality seedstock for sale at the farm

Dale Wernicke12611 Fisher Rd • Lena, IL 61048-9754

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J&J POLLED SHORTHORNSThe Ehrnthallers

437 State Route 117, Toluca, IL 61369Sam, Kamie and Jerryd: 815-452-2755 • [email protected]

Farm located 3/4 mile south of Toluca on Route 117.

AI SIRES: Radio Active, CCS Equity’s Charmer *x, Rodeo Drive *x, WaymarHSFWL Karisma ET (Full brother to Vegas) TH Free, and JM Vortec *.

HERD SIRES: SS American Pride 248 *x (Sonny X SS Augusta Pride 886) THFree and J&J Spearmint 402 *x (Gold Spear son) TH Free

Visitors always welcome!

Dunphy Shorthorns

BOB AND MARK GORDON1160 600th Ave.

Middletown, IL 62666Bob: 217-732-7596

Mark cell: 217-737-7905 Shelden Tibbs, Herdsman

[email protected]

ZWILLING FAMILY SHORTHORNSBecky, Jason and Clay

Morris and Lloyd2230 90th Ave. • Aledo, IL 61231 Located 40 minutes from I-80 and 30 minutes from I-74.

ROLLING HILLS FARMInvesting in top genetics for over 30 years.

Visitors Welcome!

THE BIRCH FAMILYHarold, Regina, Richard and Hope22698 E. Co. Rd. 920 N • Ashmore, IL 61912

217-349-8366 email: [email protected]

Driving directions from Ashmore: two miles west on Rt. 16 to Enon Baptist Church sign; then one mile south to farm

Zwillings: 309-754-9158 Farm: 309-582-2727

Dave & Mary Lou KearnsDave and Karen Kearns

Scott, Lynette & Koby Kearns11600 Shabbona Grove Rd.

Waterman, IL 60556

815-264-3468: home815-739-3578: Dave’s cell

815-739-3575: Dave, Jr.’s [email protected]

Visitors Welcome!

Get on the map!For details contact:

Cindy Cagwin-Johnston, 217-452-3051

or Darryl Rahn, 217-473-1124 This ad runs six times a year. What better way to insure yourcustomers can find you?

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Mike & Sandy Dunphy1690 Kenny Street Dahinda, IL 61428309-368-6759

www.dunphyshorthorns.com1/2 mile west of the Dahinda post office.

Home of the Ruby group, including MSD Line One 132 x. 16.

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Don Cagwin, ownerP.O. Box 77 • Virginia, Illinois 62691office: 217-452-3051 cell: 217-341-7552 • fax: 217-452-3053Kerry and Cindy Johnston: 217-452-3056 Kerry’s cell: [email protected] • cagwincattle.comFarm located five miles east of Virginia on Route 125, then one mile south of the elevator at Philadelphia, Illinois.

Cagwin FarmsVisitors Welcome . . .

Stop by any time!

VIRGINIA, ILLINOIS

CAGWIN FARMS

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DOWN FARMSAaron Down

12283 TWP Road 600NWyoming, IL 61491

[email protected] 309-238-6220

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What’s Your Goal?MeganBrehm

director ofcommunications &marketingAs I’m writing this column, it’s late

April, the grass is green, and the calvesare growing. This time of year is one ofthe best for us in the beef industry. Lastyear’s breeding decisions have evolvedinto the calves running in our pastures.It’s a motivating and satisfying timethat proves hard work and dedicationpay off. Spring is often a launching pad for

new ideas and goals for our herd as weapproach breeding season to continuethe yearly cycle once again. What areyour goals for the year? Do you haveany new ideas or methods that youhope to implement? All of us benefitfrom taking a step back to thinkoutside the box and decide where wecan improve and ways we can achieve

our goals. Perhaps this year you’ll utilizeembryo transfer to inject new geneticsinto your herd, or maybe you’re readyto utilize that intensive grazingprogram you read about. Whateveryour goal may be, set yourself up forsuccess and achieve it this year.Here at the ASA office, we recently

completed a team building activity as agroup. Our task was to first write downa personal goal we have for our life andthen a goal we have professionally atthe office. Next, we took time to shareour goals; then each person drewanother person’s goal from a hat. Eachperson is now the motivation helper forthe individual’s card they drew. Eachmember of the office staff now hassomeone to motivate them to achieve

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their goals and a person they areresponsible in helping to reach theirgoal. What a fabulous way to keepmotivated towards reaching our goalsand potential! Do you have someonethat can help keep you accountable foryour goals? Maybe it’s just a goodfriend to share your ideas and goals forthe season with. Whatever yoursituation may be, keep motivated, andyou’ll see a difference in your world.In closing, we all have aspirations

and dreams we’d like to make happen.Take this spring, a time of renewal andregrowth to make a difference in yourlife. You’ll be glad you did. =


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Junior Nationals is right around thecorner. The National Shorthorn Lassieswould like to invite everyone to theLassie events on Tuesday, June 23rd.We will host the NSL Princess Hourfor the younger girls to meet the queensand have some “girlie” time at 10:00a.m., there will be a hands on activityas well as photos with the queens. Foryou older girls, moms included, we will

have Lassie 101 and the NSL social at11:30 a.m. This is a great time to comefind out what it takes to be a LassieQueen and find out if it is somethingyou would like to pursue. All statequeens are welcome to come dressed inyour state lassie queen attire and givesome of your unique experiences. Don’t forget, if you have a Shorthorn

event and would like to have the

You’re InvitedBy: Sommer Smith

National Queen or Alternate attendyour function, give them a call. We doask that if they need to travel that theyare taken care of, as they have a limitedtravel budget. The queens love to meetbreeders and work to promote theShorthorn breed. =

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In Front - Tyler Cates, Ind.Row 1 - Sherry Coats, ASA, Bill Merkel, Ind., BruceMiller, Texas, James Freed, Okla., Alan Sears, ASARow 2 - Steve Schilling, Ill., Barry Jordan, Ind., BrianCates, Ind., Bill Masterson, Texas, Carl Meisner, Ill.

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=Show Reports

Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Sale Champions

Champion Shorthorn Heifer, TRNR GoldenChain 114, exhibited by Turner Shorthorns.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer, SAFJane Mary STZ, exhibited by Cornerstone

Farms.

Champion Shorthorn Bull, CLF DB’sAchiever 1410 ET, exhibited by Cedar Lane

Farms.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer, WRKLLouise, exhibited by Wolfridge.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer,Shouflers Jesse Girl, Exhibited by Shoufler

Shorthorns.

March 21, 2015 • Columbus, OhioJudge: Tyler Winegardner

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull, ShouflerRed Ace 1407, exhibited by Shoufler

Shorthorns.

Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, TRNRAdvance 284 ET, exhibited by Turner

Shorthorns.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Bull, BOYTestament 410, exhibited by Boyert Show

Cattle.

AuctioneerP.O. Box 349

Marietta, OK 73448580-276-5137

cell: 580-695-2036

Bruce BrooksBruce BrooksAegerterMarketing

Services, Inc.Jeff K. and Darla Aegerter

520 South Evergreen Dr. • Seward, NE 68434402-641-4696 • [email protected]

www.aegertermarketing.comMAR

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Real Estate

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Selling nation-wide!

Kevin Wendt121 Jackson StreetPlain City, OH 43064

cell: [email protected]

shorthorncountry.net

PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN

PolledShorthorns

Bulls and females for sale at all times.

Mrs. L. EUGENE BYERS, Owner500 Township Road 2802 • Loudonville, OH 44842

JEFF BYERS, D.V.M.: 419-994-5054 • FAX: 419-994-3702JON BYERS: 419-994-3440

MEIEROTTO’S AAA Shorthorns

Cattle For Sale At All Times

Route 1, Box 41 • Revere, MO 63465660-948-2786

Hwy. 81 North of Kahoka 9 miles, or 7 miles south ofFarmington, IA.

Alan • Adrian and Mary • Angela

BFFrank and Barbara, Frank Jr., Kasey, Matt, Stacey, Taylor, and Tenley Bigelow

P.O. Box 43, 47233 Road 200 • O’Neals, CA 93645Matt: 559-647-2817 • Frank: 559-868-3433

www.bigelowfarms.com

Bigelow Farms

Tecumseh, NELeroy:

402-335-2613Roger:

402-335-2667

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BROTHERS

Gordon & Sally Crawford519.287.3837 519.870.2396Glencoe, ON, Canada [email protected]

Reed & Jane Crawford519.287.5286 519.857.7333

Glencoe, ON, [email protected]

View cattle on-line at www.crawfdownfarms.com

R.R. 1, Box 358 • Modoc, IN 47358Brian/FAX: 765-853-5255 • cell: 765-969-0373Randy: 765-853-5819 • Tyler: 765-576-0035

www.catesfarms.com

POLLED SHORTHORNSModoc, Indiana

Phillip Bowman & Family9898 Garrett Rd.Greens Fork, IN 47345TEL: [email protected]

PRACTICAL IDEAS. PRACTICAL CATTLE.


SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS • SHORTHORN BREEDERS

John R. Hagie1001 8th Ave. NW • Clarion, IA 50525

Days: 1-800-247-4885 • Evenings: [email protected]

Herdsmen: Pete Hunter: 515-571-5630 Jess Recknor: 507-383-8529

Bernie Bolton Family38995 Honeysuckle RoadOakland, Iowa 51560-4326

712-482-3386 • cell: [email protected]

SHORTHORNS

BKen Fairchild318-282-7411

RBroken RoadCattle CompanyShow Cattle

3209 Roundhill RdOak Grove, LA 71263

[email protected]

The southeast’s largest herd . . . bulls, bred and open females

for sale at all times.Performance is our by-word

Visitors welcome!

EA-RA-BA-H Farm

Bruce Humble6653 Smithwood Road • Liberty, NC 27298

Bruce: 336-264-1496

Fieser’sPolled Shorthorns

Dean FieserBox 363Plains, KS 67869620-563-9533cell: 806-979-0027www.fieserspolledshorthorns.com

Working Border Collies available.

DUISFARMS

BOB DUIS2 Lake Metonga

Grant Park, IL 60940815-278-1065

www.duisfarms.com

Lori

Homeplace FarmsBurke N. Allison & Co.925 E. 400 S., Washington, IN 47501-7533Dale - 812-254-6185 • [email protected]

Homeplace is the new home of FF Redman.

Shorthorn Breeders Since 1915

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Dave and Josh Greenhorn3450 Middle Run Road • Waynesville, Ohio 45068

Dave’s cell: 937-470-6552 Josh’s cell: 937-681-1948

Consultant: Col. A.E. GreenhornHerdsman: Kolten Greenhorn

LLC

GREENHORN

Studer’s Crazy Train

Our cow herd is strong withoutcross genetics. Our firstcows came from GordonBrockmueller. His guidance

provided us a strong foundation.

Our extended family has been in the Shorthorn business for over40 years. We’ve been building on that foundation for over 20. Wetruly belive we’re breeding - Genetics That’ll Work & Win.

Franz FarmsTodd, M.K., Ryan & Tayler Rae • Bingham Lake, MN507-678-2347 (home) • 507-920-8601 (Todd)507-822-1671 (M.K.) • franzfarms.com

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HUB RANCH SHORTHORNS

8717 Road K • Norton, Kansascell: 785-202-0338 • home: 785-877-3004

[email protected] years of breeding over 100 head of attractive, productive beef type

Shorthorns. Heifer, Steers & Bulls Available.

Steve & Cynthia Washburn

DTR Cattle CompanyRyan and Nancy Grathwohl Heter

Josie and Ryder745 Ave. S • Raymond, Kansas 67573

785-587-7947

Carey Thomas Johnston219 Johnston Rd, Kingsbury, Que, Canada J0B 1X0

TEL 819-826-5779 • CELL 819-574-4350EMAIL [email protected]

Winkie Barnes CELL 613-885-6904

HAUMONT SHORTHORNSsince 1919

Beef-Milk-Dual Registry100% Native- True Dual Purpose

Kevin Cooksley Family80165 Rd 451 • Weissert, NE 68814

308-872-2617 • [email protected]

Haumont Shorthorns

Bulls For Sale all year, Heifers: Nov.-May

Gregg, Leann, and Stacey FischerJeff Stump, Herdsman1853 N. US Highway 281Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Home: 620-458-3621Jeff: 620-282-8364

Stacey: 620-786-0752fischercattlecompany.com

InnessShorthornsDoug, Nancy, Matt & Nick Inness

1339 Knox Hwy 25Galesburg, IL 61401

309-343-6462- 4th Generation Shorthorns -

IROQUOIANSHORTHORNSDon Washburn & Family

3306 W 1250 SKentland, IN 47951

219-474-5008cell: 219-869-0758

[email protected]

*xAR58091 ShorthornPlus

GJD Cattle Co.513-288-6991513-896-7260

Michelle Neagle • 765-993-4973

RC Show Cattle937-603-1319937-533-7051

OWNERS:

TIME For GOLD

Herd BullsCF Star Bucks *x

TG/RRA Complete 421U *xarA&T Renegade 124 *x

Josh & Tiffany Moreland2273 Israel Somers Rd • Camden, Ohio 937-336-1088 • [email protected]

www.jtmorelandfarms.com

Dean, Janice Craig and Crystal Steck501 N. Line Street • Knoxville, IL 61448

309-289-2367 Craig cell: 319-453-7937 • home: [email protected] • www.djsshorthorns.com

Breeders of Australian Shepherds

Come By And Talk Cows

DAVE MCFARLAND & FAMILYCattle in Minnesota and Illinois

Dave: [email protected]

Stuart: 561-912-0788 • cell: 561-289-9009www.diamondmshorthorns.com

Our featured

herd sire

DF Tuscaloosa 8T

McKee FamilyShorthorns

Wayne and Aileen McKee5827 155th Avenue • Indianola, IA 50125

515-961-2073

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EVELDALEFARMS

contact: L.E. Mathers III: 309-263-4233 [email protected] or [email protected]

or Scott Wall: cell: [email protected]

10442 N Co. Rd 2980 E • Mason City, IL 62664309-678-4230

Visit our website at www.Leveldale.com

www.masonicvillagefarm.com

CATTLE FOR SALE

AT ALL TIMES

Gerald Tracy and Frank Stoltzfus

MasonicVillageFarm

One Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022717-371-0798 [email protected]

KilgoreShorthorn Farm

22195 Hand Rd., Acthison, KS 66002Shorthorn Bulls and Show CalvesFor Sale call for information913-773-8359 • cell: [email protected]

MeadowLane Farms

Located just east of Kansas City on I-70 at the 44 mile marker!

The Bertz’s15186 Wheatley Road

Mayview, MO 64071Ron: 816-661-1980FAX: 660-237-4989

MFEYER

ARMSED & CONNIE MEYER

ANDFAMILY

1550 E. 450 S. Rushville, IN 46173765-938-1204 • Ed cell: 765-561-1232

812-663-4967 Alan cell: 812-525-4615 • Craig: 812-525-3428

Allison: [email protected]

www.meyerfamilyshorthorns.com

Alan, Kathy, Allison, and CraigGreensburg, IN

Laban’s Roanoke Farm

Joe and Linda Laban26846 S. Garryowen RdBernard, IA 52032-9288

Registered Shorthorn Cattle

Home: 563.879.3154 • Cell: [email protected]

showcattlepage.com/LabanRoanoke/homepage.html

Breeding Stock & Club Calves

MOON

Danny Holland: 918.413.1212 Marie Cole, MD: 918.413.5435

12186 SE 230 Road • Talihina, OK [email protected]

www.mooncreekshorthorns.com

CREEKRANCH

7234 E. 2700 Rd • Sidell, Il 61876217-822-2506

Greg, Julie, Grant

& Jillian

RNREGISTERED SHORTHORNNEW

RIVER CATTLE

Chaddrick R. Sumner

Eph. 2:8-9

1885 Cranford Sumner Rd. • Lenox, GA 31637229-546-4512 • cell: 229-388-7038

[email protected]

New Herd Sires: Code Red • PLM Blanco

PFP H I L D O N F A R M SRegistered Shorthorn Show Cattle

Ron Martin & Family2699 E. 700 N. Greenfield, IN 46140317-326-2568cell: [email protected]

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SHORTHORN CATTLEECONOMY, INDIANA

Steve & Cindy Oler9058 Manning RoadEconomy, IN [email protected]

Home: 765-886-5737Cell: 765-993-0839

Business: 765-886-4444

54905 Fulton Hill RdBellaire, Ohio 43906

Bob: 740-676-5112 • Brent: 740-310-4361Rick: 724-344-8056

The Workman Family

German’sShorthorns

K. Justin, Colene, Ryan and Emilia German

21360 E. 24th RdNokomis, IL 62075


KJG

Cattle available For Sale!

Dave & Mary Lou KearnsDave Kearns

Scott, Lynette & Koby Kearns11600 Shabbona Grove Rd.

Waterman, IL 60556

815-264-3468: home815-739-3578: Dave’s cell

815-739-3575: Dave, Jr.’s [email protected]

Visitors Welcome!

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Home of the Rock Stars!� ��

ROD Shorthorn Farms21965 3150 East St. • Arlington, IL 61312office: 815-849-5700 • cell: 815-703-4553

email: [email protected], Cynthia, Rodney II,

Brody & Jolett Rod

Rocky BranchShorthorns

Lee & Joy KerbyHannah Lynch

1581 Paint Rock Valley RoadPhiladelphia, TN 37846

home: 865-213-3357 cell: 865-250-8809

email: [email protected]://SHORTHORNS.com

Bob and Mark Gordon1160 600th Ave, • Middletown, IL 62666

Bob: 217-732-7596 Mark: 217-737-7905

[email protected] Tibbs, Herdsman

Rob Sneed Shorthorns28402 Griessen Road • Sedalia, MO 65301home: 660-826-1718 • cell: 660-620-1718

robsneedshorthorns.org

If it saysROBJOY in the pedigree, you know they’re

gonna be good!

ROBJOY SHORTHORNSBob and Joyce WilsonHome: 217-348-6750Cell: 217-276-5964 Dr. Larry Wilson

Home: 847-814-730128 Buchanan Court • Charleston, IL 61920

27634-443 Avenue • Marion, SD 57043 Cory, Melissa, Samantha and Jaxon Schrag


SharBenShorthornsBen & Sharon Wilson

947 Bald Eagle Road • Sharpsburg, Kentucky 40374606-247-3023 • cell: 606-782-0754

[email protected]

Rick, Sandy, Blane & Clay Osterday31728 US Hwy 12, Java, SD 57452

605-285-6761Rick: 605-281-1175 • Blane: 605-281-0301

www.stanglshorthorns.com

Strode FamilyShorthorns

Cattle available For Sale!

9300 Boyd Farm Rd. • Rochester, Il 62563home: 217-498-9621

Curt: 217-836-9621 • Rob: 217-725-4955

Purebred Shorthorns Since 1967

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Nick, Patti, Savannah, Lane and Lily Steinke

9504 W. 300 S. • Rensselaer, IN 47978219-866-5814 • cell: 219-863-7072

[email protected] • www.steinkeshorthorns.com

SSVisitors Always Welcome!

toneprings Shorthorns

The Jay Benham Family4733 LeFevre Road Troy, Ohio 45373937-335-1622

John, Dede, Sara and Sagecell: 712-263-0263

John Elder - cell: 402-650-1385

building maternal legends . . .

701 Iowa Ave. • Dunlap, IA 51529www.maternallegends.com

farms

SutherlandShorthornsDavid Ragsdale

3100 Locke Lane • Prospect, KY 40059cell: 502-396-6533

Visit us at www.sutherlandshorthorns.com

Semen $5 a straw

Ricky and Lance Guidry9256 Robinson Rd. Bell City, LA 70630

337-598-3258 • cell: 337-540-2825 office: 337-775-5928

RRFFICHARDSONARMS

Shorthorns

Sammy and Wilma Richardson

3703 Hwy 29 • Marlow, OK 73055580-658-2709

[email protected] Campbell • 937.533.7051Ron Rutan • 937.603.1319

Damn ProudRC Show CattleRC Show Cattle


Bryan Marti

1502 Missouri Valley RoadRiverton, WY 82501

307-857-4240

SHORTHORN BREEDERS

Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm5106 169 R Ave SEKindred, ND 58051Steve: 701.261.3426

Vogel Shorthorn Farm10631 24th St SE • Rogers, ND [email protected]: 701.320.4054 • Whitney: 701.261.1667

Bulls, females andshow prospects

for sale.

Barry Jordan Families7577 S. 210 E. • Rensselaer, IN 47978

Barry & Anita: 219-866-3513 • cell: 219-819-0430Toby & Jodi: cell: 219-819-4603

www.waukaru.net

TB accredited and certified bangs free.

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Semen available ontoday’s hottest sires!

Daily shipping frommid-Missouri 866-356-4565

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Sullivan Supply SouthHillsboro, TX800-588-7096

FAX: 254-582-7114

Sullivan Supply Inc.Dunlap, IA

800-475-5902FAX: 712-643-5154

Call today for free mail order catalog.www.sullivansupply.com

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Know the Cattle - Know the People

Ar Su Lu Spear 320 x

TYNYWTRA’SJ&J HumphreysJohn: 219-279-2374

Andy: 219-279-2971 • Josh: 219-863-39847229 W. 200 N. • Wolcott, IN 47995

The coffee pot is always on!

BRENT ELAM & BOYS4163 HALMAN ROAD

CEDAR HILL, TN 37032615-384-3355 • CELL: 615-730-0132

STEVE ELAM: [email protected]

TOWNVIEWSHORTHORNS

LYNN, GALE, AND JEFF NELSON25994 725TH AVE.

ALBERT LEA, MN 56007507-826–3184 • cell: 507-383-4172

www.topnotchstockfarm.com

Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns

Doug & Rhonda North5544 Stone RoadClinton, IL 61727

[email protected]

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=Sale Reports

Sullivan Farms - Gana Farms No Bull Sale

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Sale Summary22 yearling bulls ......$ 116,312..avg. $ 5,26837 fall heifers............$ 192,437..avg. $ 5,2017 spring heifers ......$ 37,110..avg. $ 5,30166 Breeding Lots Avg.$ 5,23387 semen&embryo pkgs$ 92,080..avg. $ 1,066Sale Gross ..........$ 437,458

March 15, 16, 18, 2015 Dunlap, Iowa

Marketing Representative: Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc.

Sullivan Farms and Gana Farmscontinue to be recognized as aseedstock supplier of quality bulls,heifers and specialized semen sales. Theonline auction saw active bidding andstrong acceptance in all divisions. Theherd sire market was very active fromtop to bottom in this auction. Thirty-one lots sold between $5,000

and $8,850. Cattle sold into 19 states.An outstanding, well balanced, wellbred group of Shorthorn genetics onceagain offered by Sullivan and GanaFarms.$20,000, Lot 5, purebred heifer

SULL Myrtle’s Juliet, a red, polled,November 26, 2014 out of SULL

Myrtle Bo 46-P and sired by the verypopular multi national championSULL Red Knight 2030. A tremendousshow prospect with a moderate frameand depth of rib to compete at thestrongest of shows. Her maternal sistershave been champions at JuniorNationals, NAILE and NWSS.Purchased by the Karlee Family ofCalif.$18,050, Lot 18, purebred heifer,

SULL Montana Rose, a red/white,polled, September 2, 2014 daughter ofSULL Master of Rose. This powerfullyconstructed heifer is out of SULLMontana Ruby. A cow family noted forsubstance and mass yet maintaining asoft structure. Lot 18 will be acontender right from the start.Purchased by the Purcell Family ofTexas.$13,000, Lot 30, SULL Attention

Pays, a red, polled, October 15, 2013son of KL Primetime Paymaster. Thisvery popular herd sire is an excellentexample of a modern day Shorthornsire. Balanced in EPD profile and aflawless design. The Paymaster cattle atSullivan Farms are doing a great job

and Lot 30 is out of nationalchampion, SULL Red Rosemaryfemale. Purchased by Ken Judge Okla.$8,850, Lot 26, SULL Paypal 4385,

a dark red roan, polled, SULL Paydayson. This large testicled moderate madebull had a great set of balanced EPD’sand featured a special look of a herdsire. SULL Paypal will excel in thepasture or the show ring. Purchased byDave Dillabo of Calif.$3,750, Top selling semen Lot SULL

Red Blood. This popular SULL RedReward son sired the champion femaleat the NWSS Junior and Open Showand Reserve Junior Heifer at theNAILE. Five straw package purchasedat $750 per straw by Cyclone TraceCattle Co., of Clarion, Iowa andanother five straw package at $750 perstraw was purchased by Rod Dryer ofIll.$5,600, Top-selling embryo package

sired by SULL Red Reward, thepopular calving ease outcross siremerged on CYT Max Rose 1145. Theseheifer embryos brought $1,400 a pieceto Jason Newcom of Ind.

Tennessee Agribition Shorthorn SaleSale Summary

3 bulls ....................$ 8,200..avg. $ 2,73316 open heifers ........$ 38,350..avg. $ 2,3974 plus heifers ..........$ 8,150..avg. $ 2,03823 Breeding Lots ....$ 54,700 .avg. $ 2,3782 embryo pkgs........$ 900..avg. $ 450Sale Gross ..........$ 55,600

March 13 2015 Lebanon, Tennessee

Auctioneer: Jeff StansberrySale Management:

Tennessee Shorthorn Associationby Darryl Rahn

The Shorthorn isle was full ofinterested buyers prior to this years saleas the top quality group of Shorthorncattle were on display. When theauction was ready to begin, the standswere full as well as those standingaround ringside. The bidding wasextremely active throughout the salewith steady prices being paid for theindividuals offered. Congratulations tothe consignors for offering a top set ofcattle in this sale.

$4,700 - Lot 10 - Open Heifer -

Lay's Josie's Payday - A red, horned,June 6, 2014 daughter of SULL Payday1507 and out of WL WRF LuckyCharm IMP. Without a doubt, this wasone of the most popular young femalesin the barn on sale day. She was namedthe Champion Female in the sale showand was admired by many. She has anear flawless structure to go with thefeminine look of a winner. Consignedby Muddy Water Farm and purchasedby Charles Osborn of Watkinsville, Ga.$3,100 - Lot 25 - Bull - Double C

Jazz Spear 193 - A red, polled,November 5, 2013 son of MartindellJazz 9040 and out of CC Fantasy Girl128. This big, stout bull was theChampion Bull in the sale show andhad many who liked him. He has thebone and rib structure that all look forin a herd sire. He will sire the rightkind. Consigned by Double C Farmand purchased by Templin Shorthornsof Newport, Tenn.$3,100 - Lot 7 - Open Heifer -

SharBen Bianca BO 690 - A roan,polled, September 5, 2014 daughter ofHD Swagger 802 ET and out of SULL

BO Rock's 1103 ET. This fancy youngshow prospect has a great look abouther to go with a great pedigree. Swaggerand Myrtle Bo. She is definitely bred tobe a great female as a mother cow afterher show career. Consigned by SharBenShorthorns and purchased by WalnutSpring Farm of Paris, Ky.$3,000 - Lot 24 - Bull - Martindell

Jazz 404 - A red, polled, January 18,2014 son of Martindell Jazz 9040 andout of Martindell Duchess 9052. Thisis a top young sire that was the ReserveChampion Bull in the sale show. Hehas a big top with a lot of rib and boneto go with it. He will sire the rightkind. Consigned by MartindellShorthorns and purchased by CharlesOsborn of Watkinsville, Ga.$3,000 - Lot 3 - Open Heifer - WZ

Kilmihill 10B - A red, polled,September 30, 2014 daughter of SULLPayday 1507 ET and out of WZKilmihill 18X. This is another fancyFall heifer calf that will definitelycompete in the show ring. She was theReserve Champion Female in the saleshow and is a half-sister to the


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Champion Female. Super correct andfeminine just like her sister. Consignedby WZ Shorthorns and purchased byKayley Edwards of Jefferson, Ga.$3,000 - Lot 1 - Open Heifer -

Double C Belinda DI 134 - A roan,polled, November 4, 2014 daughter ofDouble C Roan Dazz's Jaz and out ofCC Belinda Mirage C20 ET. Anotherof the top Fall heifers to sell. This is a

fancy youngster out of a leading cowfamily at Double C. She will make atop show heifer. Consigned by DoubleC Farm and purchased by KayleyEdwards of Jefferson, Ga.

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Sale Summary9 bulls ....................$ 35,800..avg. $ 3,97819 open heifers ........$ 59,850..avg. $ 3,15028 Purebred Lots ....$ 95,650 .avg. $ 3,4162 Plus bulls ............$ 16,500..avg. $ 8,2506 Plus open heifers $ 20,050..avg. $ 3,34236 Breeding Lots ....$ 132,200 .avg. $ 3,6726 embryo pkgs........$ 6,600..avg. $ 1,1005 semen pkgs..........$ 4,675..avg. $ 935Sale Gross ..........$ 143,475

March 21, 2015 Columbus, Ohio

Auctioneer: Kevin WendtSale Management:

Cagwin Cattle Services, LLCby Darryl Rahn

As usual, a huge crowd gathered forthe Ohio Beef Expo Shorthorn Saleagain this year. This is always one of thelargest crowds gathered for a Shorthornevent. A high quality group ofShorthorn cattle drew top interest priorto and during the snappy sale. Biddingwas brisk throughout the sale in theseats as well as on the internet. Thisactivity led to a good sale withconsistent prices from start to finish.The high selling Lot 14 bull wasbelieved to be the top selling bull in thehistory of the Ohio Beef ExpoShorthorn Sale.

$13,500 - Lot 14 - ShorthornPlusBull - TRNR Advance 284 ET - A red,polled, April 10, 2014 son of TEGMRed Advantage 100T (3/4) and out ofJake's Sierra 2115. This was the

Champion ShorthornPlus bull and oneof the most popular bulls in the barn.Big topped and stout boned, thisyoungster has the muscle pattern to bea top sire. His dam, Sierra, is one of thegreat females in the breed today. Hisbalanced EPD numbers are an addedplus. Consigned by Turner Shorthornsand purchased by Cyclone Trace CattleCo., of Clarion, Iowa.$6,500 - Lot 42 - ShorthornPlus

Open Heifer - WRKL Louise - A black,polled, May 11, 2014 daughter ofReady 2 Rumble and out of AAALouise 802. This great young ladycaught your eye from every angle. TheChampion ShorthornPlus Female, shehas the style, balance and musclepattern to a consistent winner. After hershow career, she will be a great donorfemale. Consigned by Wolfridge andpurchased by Machkenzie Shuey ofSpringfield, Ohio.$5,900 - Lot 24 - Open Heifer -

TRNR Golden Chain 114 - A red,polled, March 10, 2014 daughter ofMAV Bellringer 804U (7/8) and out ofJSF/RB Golden Chain 15U. TheChampion Purebred Heifer in the saleshow, this one had a lot of friends inthe barn and during the sale. She ishuge ribbed with the style and balanceto make her a top addition to anyprogram. Consigned by TurnerShorthorns and purchased by AllyKnore of Paris, Ky.$5,500 - Lot 5 - Bull - PVF Gold

Leader 15B - A roan, polled, March 5,

2014 son of FSF Jazz Leader 918 ETand out of Stout Gold Stylist 307. Thisis a top young sire from the highquality set of bulls from PVF. He hasgreat structure with top quality feet andlegs. His EPD numbers equate tocalving ease and then greatperformance. Consigned by PaintValley Farms and purchased by JeffCooksey Farms of Roggen, Co.$5,500 - Lot 6 - Bull - PVF Odyssey

21B - A roan, polled, March 12, 2014son of FSF Jazz Leader 918 ET and outof KL Melita Rosewood 149. Anotherof the top quality bulls offered fromPVF. This one is long bodied and hasthe easy fleshing look that all admire.His EPD numbers also give thepromise of calving ease as well assuperior performance numbers.Consigned by Paint Valley Farms andpurchased by Warne Farms ofBellfontaine, Ohio.$5,000 - Lot 40 - ShorthornPlus

Open Heifer - Shoufler Jesse Girl 403 -A black, polled, March 3, 2014daughter of Haun Jesse James and outof SULL Lady's Fool 0392. TheReserve Champion ShorthornPlusFemale, this great prospect along withthe Lot 42 heifer were two of the finestPlus heifers to sell anywhere this pastsale season. She is extremely well madewith the show ring look that will gether noticed anywhere in the land.Consigned by Shoufler Shorthorns andpurchased by Desirae Logsdon ofAmanda, Ohio.

Lone Star Edition XXI Shorthorn SaleSale Summary

4 bulls ....................$ 32,050..avg. $ 8,01318 cow/calf pairs ......$ 169,650..avg. $ 9,42518 bred females ........$ 86,050..avg. $ 4,78148 open heifers ........$ 392,250..avg. $ 8,17288 Purebred Lots ....$ 680,000 .avg. $ 7,7275 Plus open heifers $ 29,750..avg. $ 5,95093 Breeding Lots ....$ 709,750 .avg. $ 7,6327 embryo pkgs........$ 16,800..avg. $ 2,4002 plus embryo pkgs $ 4,000..avg. $ 2,0008 semen pkgs..........$ 11,320..avg. $ 1,415Sale Gross ..........$ 741,870

March 29, 2015 Van Alstyne, Texas

Auctioneer: Bruce BrooksSale Management:

Cagwin Cattle Services, LLCby Darryl Rahn

Exceptional!! It just keeps gettingbetter. Each year, the Lone StarShorthorn Sale has taken a step up inthe quality of the offering as well as thesale averages. This year wasexceptionally deep in the quality of theanimals in the sale. From the youngestheifer to the oldest female, the cattlewere in great shape and their qualitywas evident as interested buyers madeseveral visits to the sale pens to try toarrange their picks prior to the sale.The abundance of top quality showheifer calf prospects was amazing. Eachgroup made you study to pick yourfavorite. The deep quality was ondisplay when the auction started with a

standing room only crowd around thesale ring. Bidding was extremely activeand the sale moved quickly as buyerswere not shy about bidding on theirchoices. Congratulations to Bill andBecky and Sarge for being very helpfulto buyers and presenting another greatLone Star event.

$32,000 - Lot 36 - Cow/Calf Pair -SULL Mona Lisa Angel ET - A roan,horned, 2010 daughter of WHR Sonny8114 ET and out of K-Kim Mona Lisa35L ET selling bred to NBS Low Rider42W for a Fall 2015 calf. At her sidewas a roan, polled September 12, 2014heifer calf sired by LPA Gold Rush.This is a great cow from any angle.


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Length, depth and a feminine front togo with that donor cow look. Sonnyand the Mona Lisa line at its finest. Hercalf at side is a great show prospect. Shehas the same look as her mother so youknow this will be a great one in thefuture. The cow was purchased byHolcomb & Chumbley of Tyler, Texasand the calf was purchased by ColtonLott of Hattiesburg, Miss.$27,000 - Lot 1A - Open Heifer -

WHR SRVM Cecilia 4910 ET - A red,horned, September 3, 2014 daughter ofDF Waco 6W ET and out of WHRGN Cecilia 8118 ET. There is always areason that an animal gets to be Lot 1in a sale catalog. Only one look at thisfancy young heifer and you understoodwhy she led off this catalog. This heiferhas a beautiful pattern to go with thelength and volume that will make herone to contend with. Her dam is one ofthe leading donor females at WHR soyou know this one will be extremelygood for many years. Purchased byHawes Cattle Co., of Crandell, Texas.$25,000 - Lot 5B - Open Heifer -

WHR LS Demi 4N10 ET - A roan,

polled, November 10, 2014 daughter ofDF Waco 6W ET and out of WHR LSDemi 8931 ET. One of the youngestheifers in the sale but also one of thebest. This is another of the top Wacoshow prospects to sell in this sale andshe has the added feature in being outof one of the leading cow families inthe breed over the past several years.She will do nothing but get better andbetter. Purchased by John and BarbaraRussell of Caldwell, Texas.$21,000 - Lot 41 - WHR HCAT

Nella Sox 4904 ET - A roan, polled,September 20, 2014 daughter of WHRFt. Worth 8N26 and out of WHR BLBNella 6947 ET. The last few years, Ft.Worth 8N26 has sired someexceptional young females for this sale.This may be the best one yet. Thisheifer is great over her loin and carriesdown into a very impressive rearquarter. She has the rib capacity to bereally good. She also has a veryattractive front end. Purchased byPayton Schertz of Denton, Texas,.$20 500 - Lot 24 - WHR RHS AUG

Pride 2144 ET - A roan, polled,

February 14, 2014 daughter of HDBloodstone 603 ET and out of WHRRT Augusta Pride 8107 ET. This wasthe choice of many from theoutstanding group of yearling showheifers in this sale. The Bloodstonecattle have done extremely well in theshow ring for years and this young ladywill be one to carry on that tradition.Add to that, the Augusta Pride femaleline and you have great female for yearsto come. Purchased by Dickson CattleCo of Edison, Ohio.$17,500 - Lot 32A - WHR Montana

Matron 4906 ET - A roan, polled,September 2, 2014 daughter of HDBloodstone 603 ET and out of CF MissMontana 667 SNX ET. There werethree full sisters in this pen and it tookmore than one pass to sort them out.This fancy young heifer rose to the topfor many who studied them. She has agreat muscle structure as well as the ribshape and bone to make her one tocontend with anywhere. Her dam isanother of the leading donor females atWHR. Purchased by Hannah Smith ofSherman, Texas.

Springlake Farms & Friends “Stars In The SouthernSky” Sale

Sale Summary4 bulls ....................$ 12,800..avg. $ 3,20018 cow/calf pairs ......$ 87,750..avg. $ 4,87512 bred females ........$ 38,400..avg. $ 3,2009 bred heifers ........$ 31,400..avg. $ 3,4899 open heifers ........$ 40,550..avg. $ 4,50652 Breeding Lots ....$ 210,900 .avg. $ 4,0561 pregnancy............$ 5,500..avg. $ 5,5004 embryo pkgs........$ 6,525..avg. $ 1,6319 semen pkgs..........$ 5,735..avg. $ 6373 steers ..................$ 3,425..avg. $ 1,142Sale Gross ..........$ 232,085

April 18, 2015 Springlake Farms Sale Facility, Portland, Tenn.

Auctioneer: Bruce BrooksSale Management:Springlake Farmsby Darryl Rahn

A large crowd was welcomed by asunny day at the impressive new salefacility at Springlake Farms. Theprospective buyers spent most of themorning walking the display pens tomake their choices from theoutstanding sale offering. On displaywas an outstanding group of bredfemales and cow/calf pairs that were afeature of this sale. Also on display wasan top quality group of show heifersprospects. Also there was a select groupof bulls on offer. The auction in thebrand new auction arena was active

from start to finish with cattle beingsent to many states as well as Canada.Congratulations to Springlake Farmsand the other consignors for a greatpresentation. Good cattle and greathospitality made for a great day.

$13,750 - Lot 47 - Open Heifer -SMFC Cumberland ET - A roan,polled, March 1, 2015 daughter of DFCloud 9 and out of CF CumberlandBS 7112 X ET. What a great youngfemale to top this sale. She has alreadybeen a Champion in the show ring andwill be again later this year. She is supercorrect with the bone and hair theshowmen want. She has tremendousvolume to go with a super musclepattern. This is a winner. Offered bySmokey Mountain Farm and purchasedby Samantha Roberts of Athens, Tenn.$8,750 - Lot 35 - Cow/Calf Pair -

SULL Myrtle Bo 1033 ET - A roan,horned, 2011 daughter of SULLGNCC Grey Goose ET and out ofSULL Myrtle Bo 46P 1 selling with awhite, March 14, 2015 bull calf at sidesired by Primetime Paymaster. This is agreat mother cow. Big ribbed, thicktopped with a clean front that make hergreat to look at. A bonus is the fancyyoung bull calf at her side. Offered byRespite Farm and purchased by

Springlake Farms of Portland, Tenn.$6,300 - Lot 2 - Cow/Calf Pair - CF

Ruby's Venture 221 PM - A roan,polled, 2012 daughter of KL PrimeTime Paymaster and out of SULLRuby's Venture ET selling with a roan,polled, October 10, 2014 heifer calf atside sired by SULL Looker 2013 ET.This was a great pair of females. Atremendous mother cow with thevolume and structure to be a good onefor a long time. Her heifer calf is a trueshow prospect in the making. Offeredby Springlake Farms, the cow waspurchased by Windy Lane Shorthornsof Bethany, Ill., and the calf waspurchased by Little Cedar CattleCompany of Beaverton, Mich.$6,000 - Lot 46 - Cow/Calf Pair -

Double C Dolly C13 ET - A r/w,polled, 2013 daughter of SULL RedReward 9321 (7/8) and out of SULLDolly 8144 ET with a rwm, polled,March 3, 2015 heifer calf at side siredby JSF Gauge 137W. This pair caughteveryone's eye. A super young two-year-old female with a fancy young heifercalf at side. They both will be greatadditions to their new program.Offered by Double C Farms andpurchased by Jimmy Parnell of Stanton,Alabama.$6,000 - Lot 51 - Bull - LSF RobJoy


WIU Hoof & Horn Jackpot Show

Fourth Overall, Champion Shorthorn Heifer,exhibited by Sheridan Hank.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer - Mollie McCuloh.

Champion Shorthorn Steer -Makenna Clifford.

Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer -Carter Hoge.

Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus - Joshua Darbyshire.

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer - Abigail Stier.

March 28, 2015 • Roseville, IllinoisJudge: Jon Webster, Runnells, Iowa

WIU Hoof & Horn Club

National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference

June 20-25, 2015Grand Island, Nebraska

Easy Rider - A red, polled, July 14,2014 son of NBS Low Rider 42W ETand out of Waukaru Red Nan 5011.This young stud has a world ofpotential. Sired by the popular LowRider, this calf has the pattern andmuscle structure to be a leading sire inthe future. He could stand somecompetition in the show ring and thenbe a leading herd sire. Offered byLeemon Stock Farm and RobJoyShorthorns and purchased by VentureShow Cattle of Gamaliel, Ky.$5,900 - Lot 9 - Open Heifer -

Martindell Covergirl 485 - A roan,

polled, September 6, 2014 daughter ofHD Swagger 802 ET and out ofMartindell Covergirl 153. This is asuper fancy show heifer prospect thathas the style and balance to be verycompetitive in the show ring. TheSwagger cattle are among the top showcattle in the breed today and this younglady fits the bill. Offered by MartindellFarm and purchased by Emily Johnsonof Loudon, Tenn.$5,500 - Lot 1 - Cow/Calf Pair -

SULL Sable's Crush ET - A roan,polled, 2010 daughter of SULL GNCCAsset ET and out of Milestone Sable 01

selling with a red, polled, September 7,2014 heifer calf at side sired by SULLLooker 2013 ET. This was an extremelypopular pair of cattle. A top cow sellingbred to SULL Looker 2013 for a Fall2015 calf that goes back to the greatSable 01 and a truly fancy show heifercalf prospect at side. A greatopportunity here to add leadinggenetics to a program. Offered bySpringlake Farms, the cow waspurchased by Larry Sherman ofChandler, Okla., and the heifer calf waspurchased by Cates Farms of Modoc,Ind. =


ASA Updated Rules & Regulations• Dates for the Impact 2015 Shorthorn Breeder’s Conference and Annual Meeting have been set for December 3-5, 2015 at Harrah’s Casino

in Kansas City, Missouri. The annual meeting will be held the evening of December 4, 2015. Mark your calendars for this exciting new event! You won’t want to miss it!

• Effective January 1, 2015, EPD’s will only be available to Whole Herd Reporting (WHR) members of the American Shorthorn Association. As a reminder, regardless of membership status of owner, an animal registered by a WHR breeder will have access to EPDs for the lifetime of that animal.

• All A.I. Sires and Donor Dams are required to have all genetic conditions tested (TH, PHA, DS) and DNA genotype (SeekSire) completed before registration of progeny. In the event that the A.I. sire or Donor Dam is not tested, offspring can be tested for missing tests to complete registration.

• The American Shorthorn Association is projected to transition to a new registry system in June. • The ASA Board of Directors has ruled that as of June 1, 2015 or at the new registry launch, A.I. Certificates will be optional to register

cattle. Owners can determine if their bull will be a certificate or non-certificate bull. The cost of an A.I. Service certificate from ASA will increase from $5 to $20 with the change. Classifying a bull as a non-certificate bull is permanent

• New Show Rules for 2015-2016o Cow/Calf Champions will compete against the Grand Champion Heifer for the Supreme Champion Female title at ASA sponsored

national, regional, and junior national shows.o Regional Show System is still in place

• Two National Shows have been established : NWSS and NAILE• No points will be awarded for either show

• Three Tier II National Shows have been established; points will count towards exhibitor’s cumulative regional points• Keystone, Pennsylvania• American Royal, Missouri• Fort Worth Stock Show, Texas

• Super-Regional Shows accumulate points in respective region• Regional Show Bull & Heifer awards will be given

• Must exhibit at 2 regional point shows to receive points• P.A.C.E. Show System, P.A.C.E. point credits, and All-American Awards no longer exist.

o Check-In Policies• Exhibitors will be responsible for providing registration number and birthdate of entries• All Champions, Reserve Champions, Supreme Champion, Division, and Reserve Division Champions will have DNA

collected to enhance the integrity of the breed.• Heifers 20 months of age and older, without calf at side, will have a blood sample collected to verify pregnancy

• All entries at the Jr. National, Louisville, and Denver will be weighed • All performance data must be submitted to the office before May 31, 2015 to be included in the Fall 2015 North American Shorthorn

Genetic Evaluation.• All ShorthornPlus animals must be registered prior to May 31, 2015 to receive Fall 2015 North American Shorthorn Genetic Evaluation

EPD’s• When sending semen samples to the ASA office for genetic testing, please enclose the sample in cardboard packaging or place the straw

in an ink pen to protect your sample during shipping. • Be sure to take time to review the sponsorship opportunities available for the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference on page

32-33.• Please reference page 26 for new election process for ASA Board of Directors.• Board of Director Candidate Nominating Committee members are as follows:

Frank Stoltzfus, Chair Nathan StuderCory BollumRicky GuidrySteven Crow

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SS What’s Up 003 ET *xSS Fizz 745 X SS Revival

FSF Assassin 74Z ET *SULL GNCC Asset ET X BFSF Valley Rose 2149

TURNERCRCLH DECEPTION 2 ET *xSULL Red Reward x K-KIM Meg 270N ET

A&T Captain Obvious 606S xGFS Red Cloud X DRC 244MU

Lucky Spgs Casino 39P 58S *xKMS Canasta 8114 39P X KMS Trixie 17L 9N

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Alta Cedar Perfect Storm 11U xAtla Cedar Prairie Storm X Cedar Silver Maisie

SULL-GNCC Final Solution *xCF Solution X CF Trump

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SS Rock On 812 *Jake’s Proud Jazz X SS Augusta Pride 617

SULL Achiever 8129 ET *CF Solution X K-Kim Mona Lisa 34P

MSC Sarge *xCaptain Obvious x Sonny.

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=Sales Calendar Oct. 16 - Cyclone Trace Cattle Company,“Shorthorns UpFront” Sale, Clarion, Iowa.

Oct. 17 - Keystone Autumn Klassic 35thEdition, Waynesburg, Pa.

Oct. 17 - Studer Family Shorthorns“Family Legacies” Production Sale, Creston,Iowa.

Oct. 18 - Sullivan Farms “MaternalLegends” Production Sale, Dunlap, Iowa.

Oct. 24 - Double J & Crow Creek“Shorthorn 500” Production Sale, Marietta,Okla.

Oct. 25 - Illinois Best of the Midwest Sale,Macomb, Ill.

Oct. 31 - Jungels Shorthorn Farm“Durham Nation” Production Sale,Kathryn, ND.

Nov. 1 - Schrag Shorthorns “Family Event”Sale, Marion, SD.

Nov. 14 - Donors On Ice, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 15 - North American Heifer CalfFuturity, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 15 - Greenhorn Cattle Company“Where Future Generations Are Created”Sale, Louisville, Ky.

Nov. 24 - Shadybrook Shorthorns On-LineSale, West Brome, Quebec, Canada

Dec. 13 - Gana Farms “FoundationFemale” Sale, Martell, Neb.

May 9 - Carolina’s Full House, Multi-BreedSale, Clemson, SC.

Sept. 5 - Cates Farms and Friends “StarSearch” Production Sale, Modoc, Ind.

Sept. 12 - Waukaru “Cow Power”Production Sale, Rensselaer, Ind.

Sept. 19 - Leveldale Farms Production Sale,Mason City, Ill.

Sept. 19-20 - Johnson Shorthorns “4thAnnual Private Treaty Sale” Niantic, Ill.

Sept. 20 - Cagwin Farms Production Sale,Philadelphia, Ill.

Sept. 26 - Great Shorthorn Revival,Beaverton, Mich.

Sept. 26 - Missouri State Shorthorn Sale,Sho-Me Shorthorn Farm, Columbia, Mo.

Sept. 27 - Eyes on the Midwest ShorthornSale, Newman, Ill.

Oct. 3 - Supanchick Shorthorns & WarnerShorthorns “Fall Harvest” Production Sale,Grand Island, Neb.

Oct. 4 - KOLT Cattle Company “SimpleChoices” Production Sale, Seward, Neb.

Oct. 4 - Hill Haven’s “Semi-Annual FallSelection Sale”, Duntroon, Ont., Canada

Oct. 10 - Greenhorn Cattle Company“Where Great Females Make a Difference”Production Sale, Waynesville, Ohio.

Oct. 11 - Rod Shorthorns, WaymarShorthorns, & Kohlstaedt Farms “SwingThe Gate” Production Sale, Dixon, Ill.

Oct. 14-15 - Hahn Family Shorthorns,Practical and Profitable Online Bred FemaleSale.


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=Coming EventsJune 20-25 - National Junior ShorthornShow & Youth Conference, Grand Island,Neb.

Dec. 3-5 - Impact 2015, Kansas City, Mo.

April 2-14, 2016 - World ShorthornConference Uruguay.

September 5 - Cates Farms and Friends“Star Search” Production Sale, Modoc,Ind.

September 19 - Leveldale FarmsProduction Sale, Mason City, Ill.

September 20 - Cagwin FarmsProduction Sale, Philadelphia, Ill.

October 4 - KOLT Cattle Company“Simple Choices” Production Sale,Seward, Neb.

October 16 - Cyclone Trace CattleCompany, “Shorthorns UpFront” Sale,Clarion, Iowa.

October 18 - Sullivan Farms “MaternalLegends” Production Sale, Dunlap,Iowa.

October 25 - Illinois Best of theMidwest Sale, Macomb, Ill.

November 15 - North American HeiferCalf Futurity, Louisville, Ky.

=Ad IndexAAA Shorthorns ....................................41Aegerter Marketing Services, Inc. ..........40AMS Shorthorns ....................................41Bartels Bros ............................................41Bennett Land & Cattle ..........................41Berg Shorthorns ....................................41Bern-A-Dale Shorthorns ........................41Bert Moore ............................................45Bigelow Farms........................................41Bo’s Shorthorns ......................................41Bowman Superior Genetics ....................41Brindle Path Ranch ................................41Broken Road Cattle Company ..............41Brooks, Bruce ........................................40Bye Well Shorthorns ..............................41Byland Polled Shorthorns ......................41Cates Farms ..................................IBC, 41Cattle Visions ..................................45, 47Crawfdown Farms..................................41Cross Country Shorthorns ....................41Cyclone Trace Cattle Co.........................41Dav Mar Way Farms ..............................41Diamond M Shorthorns ........................42DJS Shorthorns......................................42Double C Shorthorns ............................42DTR Cattle Co......................................42Duis Farms ............................................42Ea Ra Ba H Farm ..................................42Fieser’s Polled Shorthorns ......................42Fischer Cattle Company ........................42Franz Farms ..........................................42GJD Cattle Company ............................42Great American Insurance ......................45Great Shorthorn Revival ..........................5Greenhorn Cattle Company, LLC..........42Haumont Shorthorns ............................42Hauxdale Shorthorn Farm......................45

High Ridge Farm LTD ..........................42Hill Haven Shorthorns ..........................48Holcomb Cattle Company ..................IFCHomeplace Farms ..................................42Hub Ranch Shorthorns ..........................42Hugh Moore Jr and Sons ......................15Illinois Breeders Unitd For Impact ....34-35Inness Shorthorns ..................................42Iroquoian Shorthorns ............................42James F. Bessler, Inc. ..............................45JT Moreland Farms, LLC ......................42Kearns Farms ........................................43Kerlee Cattle Co.....................................23Key Ridge Shorthorn Farm ....................43Kilgore Shorthorn Farm ........................43KJG German’s Shorhtorns......................43Laban Roanoke Farm ............................43Leveldale Farms......................................43Little Cedar Cattle Co. ..........................43Lone Star Shorthorn Sale ......................12Maple Brook Farms................................43Masonic Village......................................43McKee Family Shorthorns......................43Meadow Lane Farms ..............................43Meyer Family Shorthorns ......................43Meyer Farms ..........................................43Moon Creek Ranch................................43New River Cattle ..................................43Norman Farms ................................43, 50Oler Farm ..............................................43Petzold Show Cattle ............................IFCPhildon Farms........................................43RC Show Cattle ....................................44Richardson Farms Shorthorns ................44Riggs Farms............................................18Ripberger Farms ....................................54RL Cattle Company ..............................44

Robjoy Shorthorns ................................44Rockin’ G Land & Cattle ......................44Rocky Branch Shorthorns ......................44Rod Shorthorns......................................44Schrag Shorthorn Farms ....................3, 44SharBen Shorthorns ..............................44ShorthornShop ......................................45Singing H Shorthorns ............................44Smoky Mountain Farm ..........................44Sneed, Rob Shorthorns ..........................44Springlake Farm................................26-27Stangl Shorthorns ..................................44State Fair of Texas ..................................33Steinke Shorthorns ................................44Stone Springs Shorthorns ......................44Strode Family Shorhtorns ......................44Sullivan Farms ......................................BCSullivan Farms........................................44Sullivan Supply ..............................7-9, 45Sutherland Shorthorns ..........................45Tadmore Farms ......................................13Ten Mile Farm Shorthorns ....................45The National CUP Lab ........................45Top Notch Stock Farm ..........................45Townview Shorthorns ............................45Turner Shorthorns..................................25Tynywtra’s ..............................................45V8 Shorthorns ......................................45Vogel Shorthorn Farm............................45Warner Ranch ........................................45Waukaru Shorthorns ..............................45Weaver Leather LLC ..............................19Wendt, Kevin ........................................40WHR Shorthorns ..........................IFC, 13WHR Shorthorns ................................IFCWilson Livestock Agency ......................45


September, 27, 2015 Newman, Illinois

Greg and Julie217-822-2506 • www.normanfarms.net

Consigners

Fred Ripberger317-694-4273 • [email protected] Boose, 217-822-2503

MFEYER

ARMSED & CONNIE MEYER

ANDFAMILY

765-938-1204Ed cell: 765-561-1232

SHORTHORN AND POLLEDSHORTHORN CATTLE

ORDANcres

Scott, Janet, Cody, Wes & Clint Leemon217-283-7922, home; 217-304-0057, Scott217-304-3612, Cody; 217-304-1009, Wes

DENNIS AND TERRI JORDAN217-784-4854 • CELL: 217-202-2865 email: [email protected]

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