American Chianiana Journel

August 2011

VOL Cara’s Boy (Sancho) x RDCA Ms Impulse 208H • Full sib to TR Star Struck • Reserve All-American • Division Champion 2010 NAILE• Res. Grand Champion Female 2010 KY State Fair Jr Show • Res. Division Champion 2010 NJHS & IN State Fair

TR U Know It PCA TR U Shirley Can 2CATR Tell It All x RDCA Ms Impulse 4155H • Maternal sib to TR Trail Blazer • Division Champion 2010 IN State Fair • Res. Division Cham-pion 2010 KY State Fair

Designer Dams of GOP

Wildcard x RDD Seven-Forty-Seven • Grand Champion Female 2011Ft. Worth Stock Show

Ard Ridge Sweet 080X PCA GOP Lucinda’s Foolish Pleasure PCAWildcard x VOL Cara’s Boy (Sancho) • All-American Champion

Dameron OSU Ransom x RSRS Aphrodite • Out of the famous Sheets cow family, Venus & Aphrodite

RSRS Versace 1CA Elm-Lodge Wildest DreamsThumbs Up x KJ Victor 417LF • Foundation Dam of our newest line of Chifords! • Embryos available by Doc Holiday • Class winner at 2010 Jr. Nationals • Bred by Elm-Lodge Polled Herefords, Ontario, Canada

Embryo packages and flush options available on these Designer Dams, plus GOP First Lady, WEBC Shalome & TTBR Obsession!

Watch for our fall field day & sale to be held in Rensselaer, IN.

Congratulations to Brittany for completing her junior career at the 2011 Jr. National; 12 Jr. Nationals, 1 term on the Jr. Board &

the 2005-2006 National Queen!http://grandoleplacefarms.com

Indiana DivisionKen Jr. & Sandra Culp

3496 S. 150 W.Rensselaer, IN 47978

(219) 866-2996

Kentucky DivisionKen III, Nancy, Brittany, Kelsey & Laurel Culp1065 Durham Ln.

Nicholasville, KY 40356(859) 227-7506

Indiana DivisionKendell, Tammy, Kayla

& Brandon Culp3598 S. 150 W.

Rensselaer, IN 47978(219) 863-6278

Grand ‘Ole Place Farms

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Look Who’s Winningwith Sure Champ

Grand Champion Prospect Steer

Syann Foster

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer

Bailey Buck

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer

Kendra Elder

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer

Whitney Walker

Congratulationsto these

Grand Champions and

Reserve Grand Champions of the

2011 Chianina Junior National Show

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2011 Year Letter "Y"2010 Year Letter "X"

On the COver: The 2011 National Junior Heifer Show was another great success. More than 180 juniors from

across the country exhibited cattle and participated in the contests offered. Photo by Lindsey Broek.

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contentsAugust 2011 • Volume 39, No. 2

4 Chi Commentary5 Chi Performance6 Ladies Auxiliary7 AJCA Update14 Ultrasound 10134 Office Update52 Baxter Black

8 New Junior Members9 New Adult Members16 Upcoming Events37 ACA Bulletin60 Advertiser Listing

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June/July 2011 • ACJ2

11 ACA Board of Director Nomination Form

12 ACA National Sale Consignment Form

18 2011 National Junior Show Coverage

35 Around the Ring With…Senee, Segayle & SyAnn Foster

45 ACA Board of Directors Minutes

Saturday, November 5, 2011Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, Ohio

View sale cattle pictures at www.winegardnershowcattle.com

Selling a full sib bull prospect to our Lot 1, high selling female from our 2010 Sale. Breeds representated include Chianina,

Maine-Anjou, Simmental, Charolais Composite, and Shorthorns

Brad, Melanie, Ashlie & HannahTyler & NatalieBrad: 419.303.3399 • Tyler: 419.236.4375 • State Route 309, Lima, [email protected] • www.winegardnershowcattle.com

To view videos and picture please visit www.breedersworldonlinesales.com.Proxy bidding is also available for your convenience.

Steers for sale private treaty all fall. Call or stop by!

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Chi Commentaryby Stan Comer, CEO

2011 NJHS – A Huge Success

ACA Board of DirectorsChairman – Steve Melroe

8005 Hwy 32 • Gwinner, ND 58040Home: (701) 678-2225

[email protected] Region • Term expires 2011

Vice Chairman – Rob Sheets8250 U.S. Hwy 52 W • West Lafayette, IN 47906

Home: (765) [email protected]

At Large • Term expires 2013

Secretary – Ken Culp III1065 Durham Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356

Home: (859) 881-9115 • Cell: (859) [email protected]

Southeast Region • Term expires 2011

Treasurer – Dwight HossleBox 98, Faulkton, SD 57438


At-Large • Term expires 2011

Dennis Clarahan19425 280th Ave • Harper, IA 52231


Northeast Region • Term expires 2012

Don Esch717 N 22nd Rd, • Unadilla, NE 68454

Cell: (303) [email protected]


John Higgins9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184



Mark Johnson4620 Goldfinch Ave. • Maurice, IA 51036

Home: (712) [email protected]


Art PittmanP.O. Box 336 • Micro, NC 27555

Home: (919) 284-5580 • Cell: (919) [email protected] Large • Term expires 2013

Ed Miller8805 Fm 818 • Big Spring, TX 79740


At Large • Term expires 2012

Keith Schrick1624 Ft. Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086

Cell: (817) [email protected] • Term expires 2011

Brad Stoppel18361 Reservior Rd. • Russell, KS 67665

Home: (785) 483-2753 • Cell: (785) 483-1294Southwest Region • Term expires 2013

The 2011 National Junior Chianina Heifer Show held in Kansas City was a huge success! It gives me

a great deal of pride to see our junior association directors, volunteers and ACA staff put on a national level event of this caliber. Our AJCA member-ship is growing and the success of the NJHS is one of the reasons why. Congratulations to all the winners and participants in the shows and contests! I would like to also thank all those who donated time and finances that allow us to put on an event of this magnitude. Thank you to Heather Counts for the tremendous job of coordinating with the Maine-Anjou and Charolais Asso-ciations to make all the contests and shows run smoothly!

The AJCA plays a very important role in the success and sustainability of the ACA. The ACA Board of Directors and myself are very committed to giving our junior members a valuable learning experience in leadership development, educational programs , scholarships, the Chianina breed, and equip them with the communication tools to be great ambassadors of Chi cattle, the beef industry and Agriculture, no matter what career path they choose. We will continue to work hard to make our AJCA bigger and better.

2011 has been the year of extremes. Record snowfall in northern states, flooding, fires, tornados to extreme drought in the south and the economy. Record numbers of cows are being sold in Texas due to the dry condi-

tions while we are seeing record prices being paid for feeder cattle, cows and slaughter bulls.

With the U.S. cowherd inventory already at it’s lowest level in 50 years the additional reduction in numbers due to drought will keep the beef prices at a high level for the next few years. In order to keep up with the domestic, as well as the export demand, slaughter weights will have to increase. We know that Chianina hybrid cattle can answer this demand more rapidly and effi-ciently with a higher degree of tender-ness in the end product than any other breed.

As Chianina breeders you have put yourselves in position to be able to take advantage of this tremendous opportu-nity. The ACA will work hard to promote this information to cattlemen, feeders, packers and retailers across the country. We need your help to promote it to your neighbors, county cattlemen groups and extension personnel in your communities and home states. Spread the word. It’s contagious!

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Chi Performanceby Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing & Performance Programs

Is your program branded? The first thing that will come to most of your minds is a hot, steaming branding iron however, that is not the kind of branding I am referring

to. In my next few articles I will discuss the importance of advertising in a way that best suits your program and gets the biggest bang for your buck.

One of the biggest misconceptions with advertising is that you can just run an ad and the calls will come flooding in. Most often this would be false. You must develop a comprehensive advertising plan with several key parts. The first step to any successful advertising plan would be branding your program. It is important for people to be able to associate your program with something whether it is a logo, slogan or specific colors. One of the best and most popular ways to do this is have a farm or ranch logo designed that can be used on your website, print ads and

stall cards. When people see the logo they will automati-cally associate it with your program.

In the next two articles that follow this one I will also talk about developing an advertising plan as well as “tying” it all together in terms of incorporating print, web and social media advertising.

On another note I wanted to say thank you to all the fami-lies that made the trek to Kansas City and participated in Junior Nationals. The event this year was jam packed with great kids and outstanding cattle! This was my first Junior Nationals as a Chianina staff member and it was great to get to meet those of you who attended.

By time you read this the major state fairs will be in full swing and sale season will be right around the corner. I look forward to visiting with even more of you at the upcoming summer and fall events!

Advertising With A Purpose: Part 1


Special Position Rates(space & 4-color only)

Inside Front Cover $840 Inside Back Cover $840 Back Cover $840

Advertising Deadlines:Copy and photographs for ads must reach the ACJ office the first of the month pre-ceding date of issue (ie November 1 for the December issue). Ads postmarked after deadline or placed after the deadline will be charged an additional $50.

Copy Changes:Changes to the advertisements after the deadline will only be made if time permits and will incur additional charges for time and materials involved in the change. Minimum charge $50.

Advertising Content:The ACJ reserves the right to refuse any advertising copy at its sole discretion. The ACJ assumes no responsibilities for the accuracy of the advertising content as sub-mitted. Advertisers assume all responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of submitted advertising containing pedigrees or statements regarding performance. Advertisers shall indemnify and hold harmless the ACJ for any claims concerning advertising content as submitted.

Digital Photography:Many advertisers are choosing to supply digital photos rather than glossy prints for use in their ACJ advertising. The ACJ will not be responsible for the quality of photo reproduction or printing as a result of any digital photos supplied. The ACJ will not be held liable for any financial compensation or discounted advertising as a result of poor reproduction quality of digital photos. All digital photos supplied for use in the ACJ will be used at the advertiser's risk.

Send ad copy, pictures, etc. to:

ACJc/o Heather Counts, Publications Manager

228 NE E HwyWarrensburg, MO 64093

(517) 214-0927 • (660) 747-7612 (Fax)E-mail: [email protected]

Advertising Submission

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ACA Ladies Auxiliary ACA Ladies AuxiliaryDirectors

Jessica cheesman – President4199 S 900 W • Farmland, IN 47340

(765) 468-7405At Large

susan ostrom – Vice President3091 144th Ave • Dorr, MI 49323

(616) 896-9433Northeast Region

Deb Geuns – secretary/treasurer4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 48808

(517) 641-7152At Large

sue comer

Box 383 • Lynn, IN 47355(765) 874-2228

Northeast Region

Nancy culp1065 Durham Ln. • Nicholasville, KY 40356

(859) 881-9115At Large

shawnda FosterRt 2, Box 36 • Lockney, TX 79241

(806) 652-2383Southwest Region

Marna Higgins

9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184(615) 273-2656

Southeast Region

Misty Lehnert330 S Hood Rd. • Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

(931) 766-0504Southeast Region

christine Miller4725 State Hwy 154 • Torrington, WY 82240

(307) 532-4771Northwest Region

Barb ohlrichs55943 US Hwy 275 • Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 371-0695Northwest Region

rhetta riley1607 Avenue G • Abernathy, TX 79311

(806) 298-2591Southwest Region

by Jessica Cheesman, Auxiliary President

Greetings from Indiana!

I am sure most of you are experiencing the HEAT WAVE that has overstayed its welcome! The past few weeks have been in the middle to upper 90’s with no rain here in Indiana. I know we are always bundled up when we are in Louis-

ville, but I would almost take a winter day after the few weeks we have had.I hope everyone had a safe trip home from Kansas City. Another successful

Junior National can be marked down in the books. Juniors, please remember to thank everyone who helped you get to Kansas City. Its great friends and family who make it all possible.

Congratulations to our new queen, Kelsey Rutt from Nebraska. I am sure she will represent our breed well. Congratulations to our scholarship winners Jessica Esch, Megan Hunt, Tyler Mackey and Ty Sexton. I wish you all the best of luck.

The North American is right around the corner. The “Come As You Are” lun-cheon will be held on Tuesday November 15. Please remember to bring a small gift for our gift exchange. As I have mentioned in previous articles, please dig deep for items for our Silent Auction. The proceeds go toward funding our queen and other activities throughout the year.

Also, in this issue are the guidelines for Chi Lady of the Year. We wanted to give more women the opportunity to be nominated even if they cannot make it to Lou-isville. The Chi Lady of the Year is a lady who has been active in Chi Cattle, works with the youth and is involved in her community. Please remember whoever is nominated does not have to be present at Louisville.

Good luck to everyone at State Fair and hopefully I will see you all in a few months at Louisville.

~ Jessica


ATTENTION – Chi Ladies or MenThe Chianina Ladies Auxiliary is looking for outstanding Chi Ladies in your area.

Each year at Louisville the Ladies Auxiliary selects an outstanding Lady who has been active in the Chi breed, works with youth and is active in her community.

We know that not everyone travels to the National Show in Louisville in November, so we would like to have nominations for ladies that work hard in their communities, that you feel deserve this award of Chi Lady of the Year.

All you have to do is submit a letter telling why this Lady should deserve this award. Tell about her and her accomplishments.

The winner will be selected at the Ladies Luncheon during Louisville. Again the Lady does not have to be present at Louisville to win this award.Letters or emails must be dated by November 1, 2011.

Send your letters to:Jessica Cheesman4199 S. 900 W.Farmland, IN [email protected]

Hey everyone, it’s hard to believe that another junior nationals has come and gone, and that state fairs, pasture sales and school are about to begin. I want to congratulate all the exhibitors who participated this year, it was defi-

antly one for the record books. I also want to congratulate our new junior board members Payton Stoppel, SyAnn Foster and Jessica Harsh. They will all be huge contributors to our board. A huge thanks goes to Heather, Blair Tenhouse, and everyone on the ACA staff for all their hard work throughout the week. I also want to thank everyone who helped sponsor junior nationals because without your support junior nationals would not be possible.

Six years ago the Nelson Family (Dave, Vern, Josh, and Abby) gave me the opportunity to start showing Chi cattle nationally when they let me travel with them to my first junior nationals in West Monroe, Louisiana. By attending that one junior national show, it opened many opportunities for me such as traveling the country, meeting new people and establishing good friends. Six years ago I never would have thought that I would be serving on the junior board or as your 2011-2012 ACA Queen. With this being said I encourage every one of you to take every opportunity that comes your way because it can lead you to bigger goals in life.

In closing, good luck to all of you participating in your state fairs and can’t wait to see you all in Louisville.

Thank you,Kelsey Rutt, 2011-2012 AJCA Vice President & ACA National Queen

AJCA Update

Front Row (L to R): Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan.; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.; Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.; Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas. Back Row (L to R): Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas; SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas; Will Coor, Selma, N.C.; Jessica Harsh, Radnor, Ohio; Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa; Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.; Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.

AJCA Board & DirectorsExecutive Committee:

President • Segayle FosterVice President • Kelsey Rutt

Secretary • Kelsey CulpTreasurer • Megan Hunt

Public Relations • SyAnn FosterPublic Relations • Tyler Mackey

AJCA Directors:Matthew Blankenship – Southeast Region

7375 Nolensville RdNolensville, TN 37135

(615) 776-2805 • Term expires 2012

Quintin Bucher – At Large23430 State Rd. 95Marietta, IL 61459

(309) 255-0752 • Term expires 2012

Will Coor – At Large1935 Batten Farm Rd.

Selma, NC 27576(919) 284-5630 • Term expires 2012

Kelsey Culp – At Large1065 Durham Ln.

Nicholasville, KY 40356(859) 576-7460 • Term expires 2013

Segayle Foster – At Large1231 County Road 57Lockney, TX 79241

(806) 652-2383 • Term expires 2013

SyAnn Foster – At Large1231 County Road 57Lockney, TX 79241

(806) 652-2383 • Term expires 2013

Jessica Harsh – Northeast Region5075 State Route 203

Radnor, OH 43066(740) 595-3416 • Term expires 2013

Megan Hunt – At Large2505 Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd.

New Madison, OH 45346(937) 548-3050 • Term expires 2012

Tyler Mackey – Southwest Region352 HCR 1120

Blum, TX 76627(859) 583-0826 • Term expires 2012

Payton Stoppel –At Large18425 Shoreline Rd.Russell, KS 67665

(785) 324-9274 • Term expires 2013

Kelsey Rutt – Northwest Region447 W 16th

Minden, NE 68959(308) 832-1953 • Term expires 2013

Ty Sexton – At Large1752 Willow Ave.

Ainsworth, IA 52201(319) 657-3928 • Term expires 2012

Hello Chi Breeders & Enthusiasts


New Junior MembersCaliforniaAshley Hofman21150 S Fredrick RdRipon, CA 95366

Taryn Wright4400 Fairview RdHollister, CA 95023

ConneCtiCutAlissa J Lingard13 Buell DriveEastford, CT 6242

floridaCassidy Hasting3807 N Young RdPlant City, FL 33565

GeorGiaCameron Adams2095 S. Yow Mill RdMartin, GA 30557

Tyler Arnold3870 Crabapple Hollow RdNicholson, GA 30565

Brett Dyer154 Mckaig LoopRising Fawn, GA 30738

Miranda Brooke Powell2040 Tucker Grove Church RdWrightsville, GA 31096

Peyton Sumner1885 Cranford Sumner RdLenox, GA 31637

Ashton Trouten51 Shotgun RdCartersville, GA 30121

illinoisJolie Johnson2946 N 41st RdSheridan, IL 60551

Dustin RankinP.O. Box 405Roseville, IL 61473

Ashley Westall3199 E Gadde Bridge LaneOlney, IL 62450

indianaGarrett Baumer1460 Morrow RdRichmond, IN 47374

Hailey Fisher2030 S 150 WAngola, IN 46703

Hunter Fisher2030 S 150 WAngola, IN 46703

Zach Lytle3894 E Potowatomie DrMonticello, IN 47960

iowaRoss Hoefling31213 280th StMerrill, IA 51038

Marinela Kruse19613 170thGreene, IA 50636

Sarah LenzP.O. Box 233Riverside, IA 52327

Brian Sindelar1535 Radio RdMarion, IA 52302

KentuCKyKatie Emmons552 Shady LaneAugusta, KY 41002

Madison Goecke552 Shady LaneAugusta, KY 41002

Nicole Goecke552 Shady LaneAugusta, KY 41002

Kailey Vinyard385 Chrisman SourDanville, KY 40422

MarylandKyle Cooney1480 McKinstrys Mill RdUnion Bridge, MD 21791

Collin Fratz1105 Accident Bittinger RdAccident, MD 21520

MississippiMallory Holder71 Cr 12Bay Springs, MS 39422

MissouriReid Brooke8701 NE Beaver DrCowgill, MO 64637

Emma Clark45135 Hwy PPMilan, MO 63556

Nickolas Erickson801 W Main StMaysville, MO 64469

Tyler Gerke33789 Bluhm RdSmithton, MO 65350

Paul Shanks165 Sassafras Valley LnBelle, MO 65013

nebrasKaLauren Ibach76825 Rd 448Sumner, NE 68878

new MexiCoKylie Cox11 Coye LnSilver City, NM 88061

ohioDevin Coon1120 Sonne Kolb RdOak Hill, OH 45656

Emily Culler8866 Scott RdEdgerton, OH 43517

Eric Culler8866 Scott RdEdgerton, OH 43517

Kristine Culler8866 Scott RdEdgerton, OH 43517

oKlahoMaBryce Bulling3190 W. Hwy 51Mulhall, OK 73063

Kase Doner35509 EW 1380Konawa, OK 74849

Caleb Edens234 S. 8 Mile RdPonca City, OK 74604

Brynon White1798 W 430 RdAdair, OK 74330

oreGonAlex McBride1121 C St WVale, OR 97918

pennsylvaniaBenjamin Archer120 Buckingham RdWest Finley, PA 15377


New Junior Members (continued)

south DakotaSamuel Schaunaman1715 S 8th StAberdeen, SD 57401

Taylor Sinkie22313 361st AveGann Valley, SD 57341

tennesseeRob Berner938 Sanders Chapel RdUnion City, TN 36261

texasGage Bush3840 CR 434Stockdale, TX 78160

Karli Cromeans6213 CR 305Grandview, TX 76050

Christian FriddleP.O. Box 291107Kerrville, TX 78029

Allyson Hancock700 East Glenn StBellville, TX 77418

Laurel Kelley215 LavacaYoakum, TX 77995

Harison Russell1980 CR 4240Mt Pleasant, TX 75455

Payton Schertz4790 N Bonnie BraeDenton, TX 76207

Randon Schwab3615 Schwab RdSeguin, TX 78155

Kaitlin Shrum1719 Las Vegas TrWichita Falls, TX 76306

Cullen SonnierP.O. Box 444Winnie, TX 77665

Kaide Wheeler45600 Brown RdHappy, TX 79042

VirginiaKeagan Clevenger134 Slate LaneStephenson, VA 22656


ColoraDoBrent & Tonya HuwaHuwa Cattle5415 Wcr 89Roggen, CO 80652

illinoisJohn ParkesMud Branch Cattle Co9248 St Rt 125Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

inDianaKaitlyn Culy13957 Jones RdHagerstown, IN 47346

iowaSamuel & Lindsay RubleRuble Show Cattle17314 450th St.Chareton, IA 50049

kansasMichael V. Lindell9691 Sherman RdLeonardville, KS 66449

MiChiganSam BrownBrowns Rolling Hills Farms14140 S Hillsdale RdCamden, MI 49232

ohioBlake Campbell2950 Wilberforce-CliftonCedarville, OH 45314

Brice Ferris17702 Road 218Cecil, OH 45821

oklahoMaJosh AdamsAdams Cattle1504 Co Rd 1320Amber, OK 73004

Kristen KeeterRoute 1, Box 37Walters, OK 73572

Leroy Odell17261 US Hwy 177Byars, OK 74831

Quin PetersonRockin Q Cattle Co708 N. Redbud St.Jenks, OK 74037

texasDoug BoatrightP.O. Box 106Leesville, TX 78122

JT CrawfordCorlay Cattle Company901 Normal Park Suite 200Huntsville, TX 77340

Stephen Custy703 Emery StDenton, TX 76201

Rick & Jill DavisRJD Farms2730 Hwy 251 SouthOlney, TX 46374

Craig FalcoCD Land & Cattle Co.P.O. Box 843Whitesboro, TX 76273

Clayton Morton399 LCR 862Donie, TX 75838

Kevin PoundsPounds Livestock10010 E Cr 6500Lubbock, TX 79403

Matt TurnerMatt Turner Cattle Co500 Cr 140Coleman, TX 76834

wisConsinDon Johnson / MgrSchmitz B FarmP.O. Box 128Mineral Point, WI 53565

New Adult Members

Contact Heather or Tyler to reserve your spot in the November ACJ. Heather – 517.214.0927 or [email protected]

Tyler – 816.431.2808 or [email protected]

Ad Deadline: Sept. 15, 2011August 2011 • ACJ10

Procedure for Electing Members to theACA Board of Directors

ACA Board of Directors Nominating Petition

Each year the active adult membership of the ACA will elect four directors based on the updated region alignment. The ACA regions are as follows:

• Northwest (states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington & Wyoming)

• Southwest (states of Arizona, California, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas & Utah)

• Northeast (states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont & Wisconsin)

• Southeast (states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vir-

ginia & West Virginia)The nomination and election procedure

is outlined below:1) A nominating petition, which

appears in the August ACJ, must be com-pleted and returned to the Association office by Sept. 15, 2011.

(2) Ballots with the names of the nomi-nees will be mailed to the ACA member-ship on Oct. 1, 2011.

(3) The ballots must be returned to the ACA. All ballots must be postmarked BEFORE Nov. 1, 2011.

(4) The candidate receiving the most votes from each region, or for the at-large positions, will be declared the winner.

(5) Each active ACA member may cast one vote for each at-large director posi-tion open each year and one vote for the regional director of his or her particular region when being elected.

Board of Director positions up for elec-tion this year, 2011, are the Northwest Region, Southeast Region and two (2) at-large positions. All directors will be elected for a three-year term. No more than four (4) persons from the same region shall serve on the Board of Direc-tors at any one time.

If you live in the Northwest or South-east Regions and wish to nominate an active ACA member within that region, please complete the form below.

If you wish to nominate an at-large director, please use the nomination form below.

Ken Culp III, Keith Schrick & Dwight Hossle are eligible for re-election.

Because of term limits, Steve Melroe is NOT eligible for re-election.

Name of Nominee Home Telephone

Address Business Telephone

City State Zip

Signature of Nominee Date Submitted

I hereby agree that I will serve if elected.

Nominee must be endorsed by three active members of the ACA. If the nomination is for the directorship of a region, all three persons endorsing the nominee must be ACA members from said region.

The undersigned hereby nominates the above named person as a candidate for election to the ACA Board of Directors for the named region or at-large.

1.

2.

3.

ACA Member Number

ACA Member Number

ACA Member Number

The person named below is being nominated to be a director for: (Check appropriate line)

Northwest Region Southeast Region At-Large • Northwest Region includes: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington & Wyoming • Southeast Region includes: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia & West Virginia


Send the sale consignment form, signed agreement, nomination fee & a copy of each animal’s registration paper to:ACA – Attn: Tyler Humphrey • P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079 • (816) 431-5381 (fax)

2011 ACA National Hybrid Advantage Sale

Consignor ACA Member No. Social Security No.

Mailing Address City State Zip

Telephone Number Cell Phone Number E-Mail Address

Please provide footnotes for each nomination, including all performance & EPD information. All cattle nominated for the ACA National Sale must be entered in the North American International Livestock Exposition ACA National Show. All sale nominations will be screened by the

Sale Committee and Sale Management. Sale order will be determined by the Sale Committee/Sale Management.

Sale Coordinator: Tyler Humphrey, ACA Director of Marketing & Performance Programs: (816) 431-2808For questions, contact Tyler or ACA Committee chair: Rob Sheets – (765) 583-4565

The 2008 ACA National Sale

Consignment Deadline – Oct. 1, 2011 • Nomination Fee: $200/head6:30 p.m., Monday, November 14, 2011 • Sale Cattle Preview/Social – 5:30 p.m.

North American International Livestock Exposition • Louisville, Ky.

Every ACA Member is Invited to Sell Their Best!

All lots considered suspect for any genetic abnormality must be tested. No lots will sell without this testing.

1) Sex/Type: Bull Female Flush Embryo Pregnancy Note: Ifthisformisforaflush/embryo/pregnancy,thenskipto#4

2)PleaseattachacopyoftheregistrationcertificateorcompleteALL ofthefollowing:

ACA #: Registered Name:

DOB: Tattoo & Location:

Breed %: H/P/S: Color:

EPD Values:

3) Breeding informaTion:

A.I.ServiceDate: A.I.ServiceSire:

P.E.Dates: P.E.Sires:1) 2) Note:Ifyoudidnotuseanaturalservicesirepleaseindicateabove.

PregnancyExaminationResult: PregnancyExamDate:

4) fluSheS/emBryo packageS/pregnancieS: IncludeALL detailsonanothersheetofpaper: Forflushesbesuretoincludefemale’scurrentstatus,flushlocationandproductionrecord.Forembryopackagesbesuretoincludegrade, typeandlocationofembryos.Forpregnanciesbesuretoincludecalvingdates,recipienttag#sandrecipienttype.Pleasenoteifthemating willresultsinanon-freeTH,PHA,AMorNHpedigree.

5) relevanT fooTnoTeS: Includeallthefacts–Don’tworryaboutsentencestructure–Wewilleditallfootnotes–Useanothersheetof paperifneeded

6) SuBmiT phoToS/video: Allhighqualityphotos/videosarewelcome–Thesalecoordinatorwillmakefinaldecisionasto photo/videousage # of available photos/video for this animal: Pleaseprovidedetailsonwherephotos/videocanbeobtained:

7) geneTic TeSTing verificaTion: All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities must be tested with results on file with the ACA. NO LOT WILL SELL WITHOUT THIS TESTING.


Live Animal Eligibility:1. Bulls & heifers must be registered

with the ACA at time of nomination. All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnormalities (PHA, TH, AM & NH) must be tested with results on file with the ACA. No animals will sell without this testing.

2. Stall space is limited to animals ENTERED in the ACA National Show by the NAILE. If you wish to have stalling for a display/sale animal, you MUST enter an animal for a stalling space. No extra stalling space is granted for sale only animals.

3. A $200 non-refundable nomination fee, payable to the ACA, must accom-pany each entry. (All nomination fees will be applied to sale commission & expenses.) Buybacks will be charged the same sale expense as all other lots. Show entries/releases and/or ACA registry work will be held until auction accounts have been settled. Any dif-ference in the eventual sale expense percentage will be refunded to the seller for these animals/items.

4. Each nomination is subject to screening by the ACA National Sale Committee and sale coordinator.

5. It is highly recommended that each nomination include the following:

a. High quality photo image of the animal or video.b. Footnote material should include complete performance data: birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight & EPDs. Other footnote information should include show

ring winnings by the individual or its parents/siblings and any pertinent sales figures about the individual’s parents/siblings.

Flush, Embryo & Pregnancy Eligibility:

All animals and matings that are suspect for one or more genetic abnor-malities (PHA, TH, AM & NH) must be tested for with results on file with the ACA. No animals will sell without this testing.

Guidelines for flushes, embryos and pregnancies are as follows:1. An ET Flush shall be defined as and

consist of a future ET Flush from a specified donor dam and mated to the bull of the buyer’s choice.

a. The donor dam must be made avail-able for the ET Flush within six (6) months of the ACA National Sale.b. A successful ET Flush shall be defined as producing a minimum of six (6) transferable embryos.c. The buyer shall be responsible for all flushing expenses.d. Buyer shall be responsible for providing semen & is responsible for semen shipping costs for the ET Flush.e. Buyer shall be responsible for all embryo shipping expenses.f. Buyer shall pay 50% of sale price on sale day with the balance due the seller at the completion of the ET Flush.

3. Package of Frozen Embryos shall be defined as and consist of a minimum of

three (3) frozen embryos.a. Buyer shall pay 100% of sale price on sale day to be held until delivery of the frozen embryos to the buyer is complete.b. Shipping expenses for the ET Frozen Embryos shall be the responsi-bility of the buyer.c. Seller will guarantee a minimum of one 90-day pregnancy be produced from the ET Embryo package provided the embryos are transferred by a licensed ET technician. Seller would then provide additional embryos until guarantee is met.

4. An ET Pregnancy shall be defined as and consist of one pregnant recipient cow carrying a confirmed 90-day+ embryo from a specified donor dam & sire.

a. Buyer shall pay 100% of the sale price on sale day.b. Buyer shall be responsible for all transportation expenses of the preg-nant recipient.c. Buyer will be responsible for retesting the recipient cow to confirm pregnancy at delivery. d. There is no live calf guarantee with the purchase of an ET Pregnancy.

National Sale Rules & Agreement

Send the sale consignment form, signed agreement, nomination fee & a copy of each animal’s registration paper to:ACA – Attn: Tyler Humphrey • P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079 • (816) 431-5381 (fax)

I am a member of the ACA and I agree to the rules and regulations governing the ACA National Sale and to the decisions of the sale manager and sale committee regarding my entries. I understand that the ACA, the NAILE, the sale manager and other affiliated sale personnel act only as agents in the sale of the livestock I have entered here and that none of these parties may be held responsible for any accidents or losses that may occur during my involvement with this event. Furthermore, I agree to make my show and sale entries avail-able for veterinary inspection and to make certain that my entries

comply with the health regulations associated with this event. I understand that my entry fee is non-refundable and that by signing below I likewise indicate my agreement to the terms of financial responsibility as described in the "Sale Management Agreement" between the ACA and the sale manager. Lastly, I agree that all com-missions on my sale entries are to be paid first, before any liens or mortgages, from the proceeds of their sale.

Consignor’s Signature

The statement below must be signed in order to complete your consignment to the National Sale.

Consignor’s Agreement: Consignment Deadline: Oct. 1, 2011

Please visit www.chicattle.org for the full ACA sale policy regarding genetic

abnormality testing.

The ACA National Sale will be a video auction.


When Dave Nichols and Dr. Doyle Wilson hatched the notion of using ultrasound in beef produc-tion on that infamous plane ride nearly two

decades ago, the idea was to identify seedstock with a propensity for heavy marbling.

Dr. Harlan Ritchie, Michigan State University Pro-fessor of Animal Science says, “Marbling is the essence of quality grade.” And noted ultrasound pioneer John Brethour, in a 2007 article for the North American Limousin Foundations’ Bottom Line, says “The heri-tability of marbling is about 0.4 so, where producers have focused genetic selection on that trait, it has been improved substantially.”

So, identifying breeding stock with heavy marbling, and being able to identify them in half the time it takes to collect harvest carcass data, made perfect sense – and it still does. Add to that the ability to measure rib eye size and back fat accumulation, and incorporate that data into breed-specific Expected Progeny Differ-ences (EPDs), and you have a technology that in the course of one human generation has become indis-pensable.

Paul Bennett, of Knoll Crest Farms in Red House, Virginia, a prominent breeder of purebred Hereford, Angus, and Gelbvieh cattle; can’t imagine doing busi-ness sans ultrasound. “We wouldn’t think of trying to market bulls without it,” says Bennett. “That informa-tion is essential for marketing and merchandising.”

Dr. Kent Andersen, Ph.D., Associate Director of Pfizer Animal Genetics, has seen the evolution of the industry’s dependence on ultrasound-obtained carcass merit data: “Not that many years ago, maybe one-half to three-fourths of the bulls sold were scanned. Things are different today. In the heart of bull sale country, scanning is almost required standard practice.”

In short, the customer has become dependent on ultrasound carcass data and EPDs. Bennett recently conducted an informal poll of his customers and found 50-60 percent consider ultrasound data in their selec-

tion process. “From a marketing perspective, this is something we need to do,” says Bennett.

Dr. Wade Shafer, Ph.D., Director of Performance Pro-grams for the American Simmental Association, sees it. “Our producers use it heavily, especially with bulls, and the bull customers are demanding it,” he says.

And so does Jack Ward, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Breed Improvement for the American Hereford Association: “In the Hereford breed, as more breeders have used ultrasound, we’ve seen an increased demand in our cattle. That may not be the only reason, but it’s certainly one of the reasons. Com-mercial breeders rely on Hereford seedstock breeders to provide data, and there is a definite benefit to those who do.”

But do the dollars and cents add up?“Short-term, the benefit is seen in the bull market,”

says Ward. “It’s hard to pin down a dollar figure, but as we’ve seen an increase in the use of ultrasound, bull sales have seen a higher average than ever before.”

A 2006 Bottom Line article outlines a Colorado State University study that did try to pin down a dollar figure. The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) and Colorado State University (CSU) partnered on a project to analyze factors affecting the sale prices of Limousin breeding cattle at more than 40 auction and private-treaty sales from 2004 and 2005.

The conclusion: Bulls’ EPDs affect sale prices. Researchers observed a $634 price differential between the base and those bulls with an REA EPD greater than +0.31, and a $177 premium for greater levels of the marbling EPD.

So ultrasound data can mean more money on the bull market. But, the study says, “Attention to the quantita-tive traits (growth, maternal, reproductive and carcass), however, has more potential effect on cow-calf profit-ability.” According to the 2006 figures, a bull with com-plete data, including ultrasound scan data, garnered an

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additional $349 at sale, while a female with complete data brought in an extra $443.

Ward sees even more reason to put an emphasis on including herd females in ultrasound data collection. “Long-term, the real genetic improve-ment is in scanning females,” he says. “That’s what really makes a difference in herd improvement.” And that higher calling for herd improvement is what ultimately leads to real dollars in the purebred business.

“The seedstock producer is taking on more challenge than the commercial guy,” says Ward. “He’s producing a quality of seedstock that can be used by the commercial guy, who ultimately produces for the consumer. It’s his duty to collect the data that will make his stock genetically superior. Ultrasound identifies the animals good for the traits the customer needs - whether that be decreasing fat, or increasing marbling or rib eye size. And the seedstock producer has an obligation to take it forward.”

Patrick Wall, Director of Genetic Improvement and Field Representative for the American Shorthorn Associa-tion, presents a scenario that outlines the cost of neglecting the females.

“The real value every breeder should get is in heifer selection,” says Wall. “If a producer scans heifers as yearlings, he can cull those who do not measure up prior to breeding. It he does not scan, and keeps a heifer that doesn’t

meet his standards, not only could that heifer’s first calf be a bull that scans and sells poorly, but she’s likely had the second and is pregnant with the third calf before the producer realizes he’s made a mistake in using her.”

“Plus,” Wall continues, “the produc-er’s put a year’s worth of feed and time into that first bull calf when he decides he doesn’t like him, yet he still has to sell him to recover his costs.”

Ultimately, the cost can be more than monetary. “The producer’s not happy. The customer’s not happy,” adds Wall. “That potential loss is a lot more than a $15-20 scan.”

What about DNA?Technology continues to advance,

and genomically enhanced EPDs are all the rage. The American Angus Associa-tion released theirs several months ago. The American Hereford Associa-tion’s will be ready soon. So, why ultra-sound when products like Pfizer’s HD 50K genetic marker panel can identify an animal’s potential to pass on a dozen or more traits?

“Our business is DNA, but we very much encourage the use of both companion technologies,” says Dr. Andersen. “We need scan data and carcass data to “train” our high-density marker panels. That’s necessary to calibrate them and keep them accurate. All of that data needs to feed into the system. They are technologies that complement and feed on each other.”

Andersen realizes cost is a factor. “Officially, we encourage producers to do all of it, though we realize that’s a bit spendy,” he says. Pfizer’s high-density 50K marker panel costs $139, and gives the producer genetic predictions on 14-20 traits, plus parentage verifica-tion. An ultrasound scan costs around $20 per animal. “It can be a hard deci-sion for a producer to make.”

It’s not a hard decision for Bennett, who uses both technologies. “Seed-stock producers need to collect ultrasound data,” he says, “for herd improvement, for marketing, and as part of the documentation and validation for genomics. Like carcass ultrasound was 10-15 years ago, DNA markers are still in the development stage. DNA still needs ultrasound. The two go hand in hand.”

Bennett embraces constantly changing and advancing technology, but the economic reality rests with the tried and true.

“As seedstock producers, we try to be progressive and forward thinking, in both breeding and marketing,” he says. “But we don’t want to give our customers information that says there could be value where there isn’t. Our information has to be reliable. And ultrasound is reliable. It does have value, and it will have value for some time to come. Our customers are com-fortable using it and it enables them to buy with increased confidence.”

Carcass Ultrasound 101 (continued)


A special thank you to Dennis & Sheryl Clarahan for donating the hamburger for the cookout at the ACA Headquarters during

the National Junior Heifer Show. This generous donation is greatly appreciated and we hope all those who made it up to the

headquarters that evening had a great time!

Upcoming EventsSept. 1 Ownership Deadline: NAILE Junior ShowSept. 11 Wilson Cattle Company Best Of Three Production Sale, Cloverdale, Ind., 1 p.m. EDTSept. 15 Ad/Copy Deadline: November ACJSept. 15 ACA Board of Directors Nomination Forms dueSept. 16-17 Chiangus Council Meeting, Clarahan Farms, Harper, IowaSept. 19 All-Star Alliance Online Club Calf SaleOct. 1 Entry Deadline: ACA National Show & NAILE Junior ShowOct. 1 Consignment Deadline: ACA National SaleOct. 1 Four Roses Cattle LLC Harvest Opportunity Open House & Private Treaty Sale, Logansport, Ind.wOct. 8 Ventura Farm Annual Open House, Bath, Mich., 2-4 p.m.Oct. 8 & 9 Turkey Run Cattle Co. Pasture Sale, Dalton, Mo.Oct. 8 & 9 New Deal Alliance Private Treaty Sale, VBS Sale Facility, Falmouth, Ky.Oct. 9 Diamonds In The Mine Internet SaleOct. 22 Bushy Park Farm Traditions of Excellence Elite Female Sale, At the Farm, Mitchell, S.D.Oct. 28-29 ACA Board of Directors Meeting, Platte City, Mo.

NOv. 5 15th Annual Harvest of Excellence Sale, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OhioNOv. 5 High Standards Female Sale, Jones Show Cattle, Harrod, Ohio, 6:30 p.m. ESTNOv. 13 Junior Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky.NOv. 14 ACA National Sale & Social, NAILE Facility, Louisville, Ky., 6 p.m.NOv. 16 ACA National Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky., 8 a.m.NOv. 20 Ad/Copy Deadline: January ACJDec. 9 Ford/Holt/Beare Black Velvet Female Sale, Sioux Falls Regional Livestock, Worthing, S.D.

2011JaN. 15 Pen Bull & Female Show, National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo., LCAA, 8 a.m. Sale Cattle Evaluation, NWSS, LCAA, 10 a.m. "Hybrid Advantage" Bull & Female Sale, NWSS, LCAA, 1 p.m.Feb. 18 Willow Oak Best Black Bulls In America Sale, Rogersville, Tenn., 12 noon ESTMarch 3 Dakota Gold Production Sale, Miller, S.D.March 24 Source Sale, Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga., 6 p.m.March 31 Schaefer Chiangus Production Sale, Bismarck, N.D.


2012 CHIANINA SHOW & SALE SUNDAY, JANUARY 15

8 AM – Pen of Bulls/Female Show10 AM – Sale Cattle Evaluation

1 PM – ACA “Hybrid Advantage” Bull & Female SaleFor more information, visit NationalWestern.com or call 303-299-5559

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Juniors from 22 states met in Kansas City, Mo., at the Amer-ican Royal Facility June 26-June 30 for the 2011 National Junior Heifer Show. It was another awe inspiring junior

event with 228 head of Chi cattle exhibited by 181 junior members. The week kicked off with opening ceremonies jointly with the

Maine-Anjou & Charolais juniors. All those in attendance were treated to an awesome performance by the Marching Cobras! Wow…what a way to kick off an exciting week!

Juniors were busy all week competing in the numerous contests offered, as well as attending their annual membership meeting where new junior board members were elected.

At the end of a busy week, the All-Around points were tallied and Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn., took home the top honor and a $2,500 credit to their sale from Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb.

The cattle show on Thursday did not disappoint and it was an outstanding display of Chi cattle. Dave Allan, Schulenberg, Texas, had the honor of sorting the 228 head exhibited. Show day kicked off with the steer shows. In the Prospect division, SyAnn Foster, Lockney ,Texas, exhibited the Grand Champion Prospect Steer, FBF Leroy Brown Steer 1CM, a Sept. 27, 2010 son of FL Leroy Brown that weighed 782 lbs. Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors went to BK 2K 1CM, a Sept. 15, 2010 son of Heat Wave 1CM, weighing 746 lbs., exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla.

In the Progess Steer Show, Grand Champion accolades went to MPJ Hawkeye 016X 1CM, a March 2, 2010 son of Monopoly 1CM weighing 1,295 lbs exhibited by Jake Zahm, Osceola, Neb. Hunter Weber, Buckley, Ill, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Prog-ress Steer, FRYE Mr HW 1CM, a March 5, 2010 son of Heat Wave 1CM that weighed 1,225 lbs.

The show then moved into the Chianina female show, where Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla., exhibited the Grand Champion Chi-anina Female, CTLK Park Place 1CM, a May 18, 2010 daughter of Monopoly 1CM. Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark., took home the Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Female honors with JSUL Katie Babe 1CM, an April 4, 2010 daughter of Monopoly 1CM.

In the Bred & Owned Division of the Chianina show, Kendra Elder, Blum, Texas walked out of the ring with Grand Champion Bred & Owned honors with KBE Miss Pearl 1020X 1CM, a Sept. 15, 2010 daughter of Northern Improvement 4480 (AN). The Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina Female was Full Bloom 1CM, a June 5, 2010 daughter of HAA Expectation 507T (MA) exhibited by

Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb.The Bred & Owned Bull Show was up next and Josh Walton,

Opelika, Ala., exhibited the Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull, JWF Murphy's Law 1CM, a Sept. 15, 2010 son of Cowans Ali 4M (MA). Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind., showed the Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull, 3G Xcursion, a Feb. 20, 2010 son of BR Midland (AN).

The Chiangus Females wrapped up the show and Hannah Win-egardner, Lima, Ohio, made it a three-peat as she once again exhib-ited the Grand Champion Chiangus Female. The 2011 winner was HBSC Ms Blackberry 133X 1CA, an April 3, 2010 daughter of Plain-view Lutton E102 (AN). Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus Female honors went to BMS Xcellance 2CA, a Nov. 4,2010 daughter of FBF Turning Point 514T 1CA exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas.

In the Bred & Owned Chiangus Show, the Higgins sisters from Watertown, Tenn. swept the show. Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Female was HIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA, a Dec. 6, 2010 daughter of HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA exhibited by Allison Higgins. The Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus Female was HIGG Satin And Lace 073X 2CA, May 4, 2010 daughter of MEFC Cross Country 644 1CA exhibited by Amelia Higgins.

Thank you to all those who helped with this show, whether with monetary donations, time or efforts. Your support of the juniors was important to the success of the 2011 National Junior Heifer Show. Congratulations to all the juniors who participated.


Chianina Heifers

Grand Champion Chianina HeiferCTLK Park Place 1CM – May 18, 2010Exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla.Sire: Monopoly 1CMDam: Miss Burch 567Bred by Hannah Talkington, Hays, Kan.

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Heifer

JSUL Katie Babe 1CM – April 4, 2010Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ala.

Sire: Monopoly 1CMDam: K&A Nanna 344N

Bred by Nick Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina HeiferKBE Miss Pearl 1020X 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010Exhibited by Kendra Elder, Blum, TexasSire: Northern Improvement 4480Dam: DSUL Jewel 615S 1CM

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina HeiferFull Bloom 1CM – June 5, 2010Exhibited by Sydney Williams, Wisner, Neb.Sire: HAA Expectation 507TDam: FL Cherry Blossom 8R 1CM


Chiangus Heifers

Reserve Grand Champion Chiangus HeiferBMS Xcellance 2CA – Nov. 4, 2010Exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, TexasSire: FBF Turning Point 514T 1CADam: FBF Sally 115S 2CABred by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus HeiferHIGG Xcstacy 03X 2CA – Dec. 6, 2010Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.Sire: HIGG Remedy 732T 2CADam: TR Kellie 1CA

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chiangus HeiferHIGG Satin And Lace 073X 2CA – May 4, 2010Exhibited by Amelia Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.Sire: MEFC Cross Country 644 1CADam: SLC Lace 273U 1CA

Grand Champion Chiangus HeiferHBSC Ms Blackberry 133X 1CA – April 3, 2010Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio

Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 (AN)Dam: RDD Miss Ace 1P 2CA

Bred by Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, S.D.


Senior calf championKBE Miss Pearl 1020X 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010

Exhibited by Kendra Elder, Blum, TexasSire: Northern Improvement 4480 (AN)

Dam: DSUL Jewel 615S 1CM

late Junior Yearling championJSUL Katie Babe 1CM – April 4, 2010

Exhibited by Whitney Walker, Prairie Grove, Ark.Sire: Monopoly 1CM

Dam: K&A Nanna 344N

late Junior calf championMCCF Adele 1CM – April 16, 2011

Exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, OhioSire: Monopoly 1CMDam: MCCF Shauna

Senior calf reServe championBPF Princess 413X 1CM – Sept. 10, 2010

Exhibited by Abigail Collins, Germantown, OhioSire: Monopoly 1CM

Dam: DCC Countess 73S (MA)

late Junior Yearling reServe championJSUL Black Countess 0473 1CM – April 2, 2010

Exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla.Sire: Monopoly 1CM

Dam: FJH Countess 3K

earlY Junior calf championLCSC Lexi 1CM – Jan. 28, 2011

Exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C.Sire: WNT Carnac 88P 1CMDam: LCSC Ms Morgan 1CA

Summer Yearling championCTLK Park Place 1CM – May 18, 2010

Exhibited by Cammi Gregory, Ames, Okla.Sire: Monopoly 1CMDam: Miss Burch 567

earlY Junior Yearling championWhite Lil Sis 1CM – March 14, 2010

Exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill.Sire: Monopoly 1CMDam: SW MA x AN 10

earlY Junior calf reServe championSIMM Miss Libby 2CM – Feb. 8, 2011

Exhibited by Will Coor, Selma, N.C.Sire: WNT Carnac 88P 1CM

Dam: BATN Destiny 668S 1CM

Summer Yearling reServe championWLJ Watch Her Strut 145X 2CM – May 3, 2010Exhibited by Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio

Sire: Wave On Wave 1CMDam: WLJ Ms Who Made Who 145R 2CM

earlY Junior Yearling reServe championKali's Alexa 1CM – March 24, 2010

Exhibited by Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, IowaSire: CMAC Destinys Ali Man (MA)

Dam: LFC R237U 1CM

Senior Yearling championENLW Wallpaper 9021 1CM – Oct. 11, 2009

Exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla.Sire: BKDH Tenacious 401T (MA)

Dam: DEJE 186K 2CM

Chianina Division Champions & Reserves


Class 11st MCCFAdele1CM,exhibitedbyAliMuir,Waynesfield,Ohio

Class 21st SIMMMissLibbyII2CM,exhibitedbyWillCoor,Selma,N.C.

Class 31st LCSCLexi1CM,exhibitedbyWillCoor,Selma,N.C.2nd TDRBigBootyBetty54Y1CM,exhibitedbyTaylorRay, Campbellsburg,Ky.3rd MissKaylaET2CM,exhibitedbyJordonMullett,Kansas,Ohio

Class 41st DRCCMissXtrayFancy1CM,exhibitedbyBlakeRunner,Oologah,Okla.2nd IFFSara4X1CM,exhibitedbyMattisonIshmael,Gallatin,Mo.

Class 51st KCLCWalksAloneLady1CM,exhibitedbyTaylorGraham, Crossville,Tenn.

Class 61st FBFXpectUntouched084X1CM,exhibitedbySyAnnFoster, Lockney,Texas2nd CMCCXylary00201CM,exhibitedbyEmryWood,Stratford,Okla.3rd TWCBamBam0101X1CM,exhibitedbyTannerWalden, Tonganoxie,Kan.4th WENTExtraMoney00311CM,exhibitedbyAvryWood,Stratford,Okla.5th RAHAlexandra1CM,exhibitedbyRyanHolaway,Chico,Texas6th KCLCPointBlankMolly1CM,exhibitedbyBlytheGraham, Crossville,Tenn.7th IFFTyAnne15X1CM,exhibitedbyTrentonIshmael,Gallatin,Mo.

Class 71st KBEMissPearl1020X1CM,exhibitedbyKendraElder,Blum,Texas2nd BPFPrincess413X1CM,exhibitedbyAbigailCollins,Germantown,Ohio3rd Safire1CM,exhibitedbyCassidyBarker,Kearney,Mo.4th WENTSangria0033X1CM,exhibitedbyJacobMoore,Madill,Okla.5th MsMadisonAve1CM,exhibitedbyMadisonTew,Ozark,Ala.6th K&APollyX0901CM,exhibitedbyKatrinaSwope,Anahuac,Texas7th MissMadiCemo11CM,exhibitedbyCodyMcCullough,Allerton,Iowa

8th ElmoreMissAbbie1CM,exhibitedbyHunterBruce,Roebuck,S.C.

Class 81st CMCCXtromo00151CM,exhibitedbyTyBell,Nowata,Okla.2nd DRCCMissXtraRain1CM,exhibitedbyRasheleBlakley,Oologah,Okla.3rd HBIMykasJacket1CM,exhibitedbyLeightonRobbins,Lavernia,Texas4th BAKICarly1CM,exhibitedbySheyanneMcGlothlin,Anadarko,Okla.

Class 91st FullBloom1CM,exhibitedbySydneyWilliams,Wisner,Neb.2nd K&ADaisy50X1CM,exhibitedbyKassidyBremer,Redfield,Iowa

Class 101st CTLKParkPlace1CM,exhibitedbyCammiGregory,Ames,Okla.2nd FBFXtraButterlicious1CM,exhibitedbySyAnnFoster,Lockney,Texas3rd JPALMsMinaj1CM,exhibitedbyMaddyUdell,SiouxCity,Iowa4th RBCBuckeyeBeautyCC1401CM,exhibitedbyKadeBowen,Loco,Okla.5th HOBSMarisa1CM,exhibitedbyTaylorLoges,SweetSprings,Mo.6th DMCCMagic26X1CM,exhibitedbyJadeHill,FallsCity,Neb.7th BPFPrincess337X1CM,exhibitedbyCollinCass,Odem,Texas8th TGKMissMizzou1CM,exhibitedbyGraceTenhouse,Liberty,Ill.9th BCCSweetAli1CM,exhibitedbyLeahNorris,Marietta,Ill.

Class 111st Princess206X1CM,exhibitedbyKileyElder,Pella,Iowa2nd RISTMissRuby2CM,exhibitedbyBaileyTomson,Westport,Ind.3rd PDMKlassyLady1CM,exhibitedbySkylerMiller,Torrington,Wyo.4th RBCKBlackSatin144X1CM,exhibitedbyHannahRowlett, HurricaneMills,Tenn.5th ADMColorMeWonderful1CM,exhibitedbyJacksonBishop, Indianola,Iowa6th J2KMisty1CM,exhibitedbyKassidyBremer,Redfield,Iowa7th Phoebe52X1CM,exhibitedbyJacobRuffing,Republic,Ohio

Class 121st WLJWatchHerStrut145X2CM,exhibitedbyMeganHunt,New Madison,Ohio2nd BKBoakXander0111CM,exhibitedbyLaurenSnodgrass,Stratford,Okla.3rd RRRCMissRevolution110X1CM,exhibitedbyHaleighDavis, Miami,Okla.

Chianina Heifer Show Results

Chianina Division Champions & Reserves

Cow/Calf ChampionWAGMissIzzy510U1CM–March28,2008

ExhibitedbyKelseyRutt,Minden,Neb.Sire:HRFHairy1CM

Dam:WRRBetteyLou14H

Senior Yearling reServe ChampionTFRCottonCandy1CM–Sept.3,2009ExhibitedbyKadenWilson,Anita,Iowa

Sire:EyeCandy1CMDam:CRRHereford

Cow/Calf reServe ChampionJSULThat'sFoxy70981CM–Feb.11,2007

ExhibitedbyTySexton,Ainsworth,IowaSire:DFVegas310MDam:Who'sThat76J


4th HBAlexis1CM,exhibitedbyPaigeMiller,Torrington,Wyo.5th KLLRMercedes21X2CM,exhibitedbyJessicaHarsh,Radnor,Ohio6th BPRLilly1CM,exhibitedbyMeganBeauprez,Byers,Colo.7th JJENMissCreamPuff0745X2CM,exhibitedbyTaylorGoering, McPherson,Kan.8th RMHCSelena2CM,exhibitedbyShelbyManning,UnionCity,Ohio9th OWCDixie047X2CM,exhibitedbyTaylorPinkerton,Liberty,Ind.10th ECCClassAct22Z2CM,exhibitedbyTylerEchler,Swanton,OhioClass 131st DUELMissFlo102X1CM,exhibitedbyBaileyCore,Pleasantville,Iowa2nd ERRLittleMos1CM,exhibitedbyEricRea,Bernard,Iowa3rd JLSXMary1CM,exhibitedbyBrandonOliver,Harper,Kan.4th MMMCMissAerie1CM,exhibitedbyLaineMartin,Curryville,Mo.5th PDMMissHannah2CM,exhibitedbyBrookeRyner,Alexis,Ill.6th DRCCMissXPower1CM,exhibitedbyRasheleBlakley,Oologah,Okla.7th MilkMaid2CM,exhibitedbyLoganAllen,Gardner,Kan.8th ZPPassingGo1CM,exhibitedbyCameronGuernsey,Jamestown,Ind.9th MaesBabyTipsy2CM,exhibitedbyMeghanWatson,Kenly,N.C.10th Enchantress789X1CM,exhibitedbyTaylorGreenstreet,Monmouth,Ill.

Class 141st KBSCMissSophie7X1CM,exhibitedbyChyannSmith,StormLake,Iowa2nd CTLKChisha1CM,exhibitedbyLisaReid,Brighton,Colo.3rd BSSDRoxi1CM,exhibitedbyMorganTomson,Westport,Ind.4th GECGWhoopie14X2CM,exhibitedbyBryceHayden,Lowell,Ind.5th WLCFOneHotAngel1CM,exhibitedbyMorganLehnert, Lawrenceburg,Tenn.6th BEFMsMonopoly60X1CM,exhibitedbyJordanZahm,Osceola,Neb.7th GCCMssHeadliner391X1CM,exhibitedbyPaulD.MillerIII, Torrington,Wyo.8th BFPMissPurple61X1CM,exhibitedbyStephanieKersten,Gretna,Neb.9th JJSHottie4X1CM,exhibitedbyTaylerGall,Clarkson,Neb.10th BHNSusan356X1CM,exhibitedbyBrandonCulp,Rensselaer,Ind.

Class 151st JSULKatieBabe1CM,exhibitedbyWhitneyWalker,PrairieGrove,Ark.2nd MTMCMorgan1CM,exhibitedbyKennedyCore,Pleasantville,Ark.3rd JSULThatMan07901CM,exhibitedbyMitchellUdell,SiouxCity,Iowa4th Porsche1CM,exhibitedbyCurtisHarsh,Radnor,Ohio5th MMMCMissAlena1CM,exhibitedbyCarrieElmore,Enoree,S.C.6th DCCIMolly110X1CM,exhibitedbyKayleeMiller,Lacona,Iowa7th DSULStella407X1CM,407X1CM,exhibitedbyKaleSpengler, Durant,Iowa8th DSULWhosDaStar0474X1CM,exhibitedbyTylerTrihus, BloomingPrairie,Minn.9th SYDRamona00212CM,exhibitedbySydneyGehl,Ericson,Neb.10th TBSCFinalDrive061X1CM,exhibitedbyJakeWagner,Erie,Colo.

Class 161st JSULBlackCountess04731CM,exhibitedbyCammiGregory, Ames,Okla.2nd LSCCDaddysGirl0221CM,exhibitedbyChanceeClark,Romance,Ark.3rd SBSSDarcy118X1CM,exhibitedbyMorganBurke,Genoa,Neb.4th CMCCXLook0381CM,exhibitedbyTreyMoore,Madill,Okla.5th JAJGloryBound1CM,exhibitedbyVictoriaTrbovich,Waynesburg,Ohio6th Delilah43X1CM,exhibitedbyJacobRuffing,Republic,Ohio7th OTTSMissSadie1CM,exhibitedbyBrittanyConkey,Hicksville,Ohio8th BGRCPayge22CM,exhibitedbyChristopherBastian,Mexico,Mo.9th HEAL4651CM,exhibitedbyJenniferElliott,Monmouth,Ill.

10th PGCC030X1CM,exhibitedbySethBarnes,Miami,Okla.

Class 171st Kali’sAlexa1CM,exhibitedbyKennedyCore,Pleasantville,Iowa2nd MAASWish1CM,exhibitedbyCollinBarker,Kearney,Mo.3rd CWTCaren07X1CM,exhibitedbyChanceeClark,Romance,Ark.4th SUL2XSullysGirl1CM,exhibitedbyJenniferElliott,Monmouth,Ill.5th DSULChloe46X1CM,exhibitedbyHannahWinegarnder,Lima,Ohio6th MissMaylee1CM,exhibitedbyHannahTalkington,Hays,Kan.7th PDMKesha2CM,exhibitedbyBrookeRyner,Alexis,Ill.8th HVFBLadyLove30X2CM,exhibitedbyBlakeQuiggins,HorseCave,Ky.9th MMBStella16X1CM,exhibitedbyJacksonBishop,Indianola,Iowa

Class 181st WhiteLilSis1CM,exhibitedbyEthanHanold,Brighton,Ill.2nd BPFFerrari54X1CM,exhibitedbyMasonWalker,PrairieGrove,Ark.3rd SIMNSadie04X1CM,exhibitedbyGraceRiley,Harrisonville,Mo.4th BKBoakXhibit0061CM,exhibitedbyJacobMoore,Madill,Okla.5th PGCCBeau279X1CM,exhibitedbyJesseBastian,Mexico,Mo.6th MissPoppy1CM,exhibitedbyErinMcCullough,Allerton,Iowa7th SSSMsDixieRebel1CM,exhibitedbyRobertFreese,Atkins,Iowa8th MillersMissLailaAli1CM,exhibitedbyMeghanWatson,Kenly,N.C.9th MRHParis1CM,exhibitedbyRebaHicks,Slocomb,Ala.10th KBSCMissMonopoly1X1CM,exhibitedbyQuintinBucher,Marietta,Ill.

Class 191st BKXceptional0011CM,exhibitedbyAvryWood,Stratford,Okla.2nd CCMNAllie17X1CM,exhibitedbyTaylorDorsey,Eaton,Colo.3rd BKXtraSpecial0251CM,exhibitedbyEndyWood,Stratford,Okla.4th SLDMissNightTrain0S11X1CM,exhibitedbyTySexton, Ainsworth,Iowa5th TBSCMirrorImage023X1CM,exhibitedbyChloeVanVliet,Otley,Iowa6th KOPMissProud1CM,exhibitedbyAustinSchneder,Wilmington,Ohio7th MsLace04X1CM,exhibitedbyAmandaMichaelis,Paxico,Kan.8th BFWEliseMitten6X1CM,exhibitedbyNeleighGehl,Ericson,Neb.9th OHLSpellBound0141X1CM,exhibitedbyKodiGehl,Ericson,Neb.10th GDEDictatorKadabra9X1CM,exhibitedbyMattisonIshmael, Gallatin,Mo.11th SCCStrikeAPose362X1CM,exhibitedbySamanthaMcHugh, Cloverdale,Ind.

Class 201st DHCASerena1CM,exhibitedbyAbbyNelson,Valparaiso,Neb.2nd FBFXceptional033X1CM,exhibitedbySyAnnFoster,Lockney,Texas3rd JSULHottie607X1CM,exhibitedbyTylerVerbeck,Cambridge,Ill.4th KQMLizzy1CM,exhibitedbyKelseyRutt,Minden,Neb.5th SIMMGayle05X1CM,exhibitedbyMarcMiranda,Prather,Calif.6th RBCKPenny183K1CM,exhibitedbyTylerPinkerton,Liberty,Ind.7th KQMMissSassie1CM,exhibitedbyKelseyRutt,Minden,Neb.8th KNSL101X2CM,exhibitedbyShelbySeymour,China,Texas9th MSCMissy01X1CM,exhibitedbyBrittMichaelis,Paxico,Kan.10th BPFMissMe910X1CM,exhibitedbyAddisonTomson,Westport,Ind.

Class 211st SIMMMissLibby2CM,exhibitedbyJamieMoore,Piasa,Ill.2nd GOPJoslynJames1001X1CM,exhibitedbyBrandonCulp, Rensselaer,Ind.3rd MMHallieBerry,exhibitedbyTannerReese,Petersburg,Tenn.

Chianina Heifer Show Results

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Junior Yearling reserve ChampionHBSC Sandra D 081X 1CA – March 28, 2010

Exhibited by Demi Powers, Fayette, OhioSire: Plainview Lutton E102 (AN)

Dam: RDD Miss Ace 1P 2CA

summer Yearling ChampionLilas 17X PCA – May 3, 2010

Exhibited by Ethan Hanold, Brighton, Ill.Sire: JSC Mr Advantage 3W PCA

Dam: HB Lila 401K 2CA

senior Yearling ChampionHIGG Wild Heart 93W 2CA – Dec. 2, 2009

Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.Sire: RDD Aces High 6N 1CA

Dam: TR Kellie 1CA

earlY Junior Calf ChampionPAYS You Kidding Me 1CA – Jan. 9, 2011Exhibited by Payton Stoppel, Russell, Kan.

Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035 (AN)Dam: PAYS Ultress 2CA

senior Calf reserve ChampionHIGG Xcstasy 03X 2CA – Dec. 6, 2010

Exhibited by Allison Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.Sire: HIGG Remedy 732T 2CA

Dam: TR Kellie 2CA

summer Yearling reserve ChampionCARD Rita 733X 1CA – July 1, 2010

Exhibited by Sydney Wisnefski, Wyoming, Ill.Sire: HXC Hammer 46P 2CADam: HCA Rita 7041 (AN)

senior Yearling reserve ChampionRSRS Versace 1CA – Nov. 3, 2009

Exhibited by Brittany Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.Sire: Dameron OSU Ransom (AN)

Dam: RSRS Aphrodite 1CA

earlY Junior Calf reserve ChampionGCT Kendall 1CA – Feb. 3, 2011

Exhibited by Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.Sire: Gambles Casino (AN)

Dam: FBF Tales of Kendall 312T 2CA

Junior Yearling ChampionHBSC Ms Blackberry 133X 1CA – April 3, 2010Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio

Sire: Plainview Lutton E102 (AN)Dam: RDD Miss Ace 1P 2CA

Cow/Calf ChampionWLCF Zeba 1CA – Jan. 19, 2009

Exhibited by Morgan Lehnert, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682 (AN)

Dam: Miss Priss 126S 2CA

senior Calf ChampionBMS Xcellance 2CA – Nov. 4, 2010

Exhibited by Segayle Foster, Lockney, TexasSire: FBF Turning Point 514T 1CA

Dam: FBF Sally 115S 2CA

Chiangus Division Champions & Reserves

Thank you to our 2011 Judge: Dave Allan


Class 221st KBCCMsCarnac991W1CM,exhibitedbySierraGray,Ada,Okla.2nd WAVMissBlackIce1CM,exhibitedbyShaneMcGlothlin, Anadarko,Okla.Class 231st ENLWWallpaper90211CM,exhibitedbyBaileyBuck,Madill,Okla.2nd SJKCMissMaxyWave7302CM,exhibitedbyGraceTenhouse, Liberty,Ill.

Class 241st TFRCottonCandy1CM,exhibitedbyKadenWilson,Anita,Iowa

Class 251st WAGMissIzzy510U1CM,exhibitedbyKelseyRutt,Minden,Neb.2nd JSULThat’sFoxy70981CM,exhibitedbyTySexton,Ainsworth,Iowa3rd DICCHollywood7W1CM,exhibitedbyTrentonIshmael,Gallatin,Mo.4th MCKYKelly1CM,exhibitedbyQuintinBucher,Marietta,Ill.

Chianina Heifer Show Results cont.

Class 11st GCTKendall1CA,exhibitedbyTaylorGraham,Crossville,Tenn.2nd GOPKACYouKnowIt105Y1CA,exhibitedbyKelseyCulp, Nicholasville,Ky.

Class 21st PAYSYouKiddingMe1CA,exhibitedbyPaytonStoppel,Russell,Kan.2nd BMSYankMyChain2CA,exhibitedbyGarretStoppel,Russell,Kan.3rd GOPLACYouShirleyCan103Y1CA,exhibitedbyLaurelCulp, Nicholasville,Ky.4th JDNCMissKitKat2CA,exhibitedbyJoshNelson,Valparaiso,Neb.

Class 31st HIGGXcstacy03X2CA,exhibitedbyAllisonHiggins,Watertown,Tenn.2nd LAOCMissStarFire1CA,exhibitedbyAllysonOttensmeier, Oskaloosa,Kan.

Class 41st BMSXcellance2CA,exhibitedbySegayleFoster,Lockney,Texas2nd WLCFLadyGaGa07X2CA,exhibitedbyMorganLehnert, Lawrenceburg,Tenn.3rd MMErica1CA,exhibitedbyTannerReese,Petersburg,Tenn.4th VBSMsTerri184XPCA,exhibitedbyMcKenzieMcCoy,Falmouth,Ky.

Class 51st TRXclamationPCA,exhibitedbyLaurelCulp,Nicholasville,Ky.2nd TRMsXandraPCA,exhibitedbyJoshWaters,Talmo,Ga.3rd VBSFlashingStar315XPCA,exhibitedbyHaileSimpson,Falmouth,Ky.4th WCCMissSydney404X2CA,exhibitedbyMcKenzieMcCoy,Falmouth,Ky.5th TRXtraSpecial2CA,exhibitedbyJoshWaters,Talmo,Ga.

Class 61st DICCLaceMomentum7XPCa,exhibitedbyMattisonIshmael, Gallatin,Mo.

Class 71st CARDRita733X1CA,exhibitedbySydneyWisnefski,Wyoming,Ill.2nd HBSCMsAddiction154XPCA,exhibitedbyKeifferSexton, Ainsworth,Iowa3rd WLCFSkylee1CA,exhibitedbyCollinHowd,Paris,Tenn.

Class 81st Lilas17XPCA,exhibitedbyEthanHanold,Brighton,Ill.2nd HIGGSatin&Lace073X2CA,exhibitedbyAmeliaHiggins, Watertown,Tenn.

3rd HBSCWiggleWithAVue704X1CA,exhibitedbyKeifferSexton, Ainsworth,Iowa4th VBSMsTooDieFor50X1CA,exhibitedbyTaylorRay,Campbellsburg,Ky.5th VBSMs139XPCA,exhibitedbyHaileSimpson,Falmouth,Ky.

Class 91st HBSCMsBlackberry133X1CA,exhibitedbyHannahWinegardner, Lima,Ohio2nd CARDIris9X1CA,exhibitedbyLucasWisnefski,Wyoming,Ill.3rd HBSCAnnabelle678X1CA,exhibitedbyEmmaSchaunaman, Aberdeen,S.D.4th GGCCMsTonkaTimePCA,exhibitedbySydneyWilliams,Wisner,Neb.5th ArdRidgeSweet080XPCA,exhibitedbyKelseyCulp,Nicholasville,Ky.6th GOPAnnaClaireE04X2CA,exhibitedbyKelseyCulp,Nicholasville,Ky.7th ArdRidgeBarbara842XPCA,exhibitedbyColtonOgburn,Ghent,Ky.

Class 101st HBSCSandraD081X1CA,exhibitedbyDemiPowers,Fayette,Ohio2nd STLRZeva421X1CA,exhibitedbyCadeVanVliet,Otley,Iowa3rd GOPLucindasFoolishPleasurePCA,exhibitedbyLaurelCulp, Nicholasville,Ky.4th HBSCMSPetuna407X1CA,exhibitedbyHalleyBecking,Florence,S.D.5th MRLLXtraMagicPCA,exhibitedbyMelissaLance,Blairsville,Ga.

Class 111st LSBSultansCharm144X2CA,exhibitedbySenee’Foster,Lockney,Texas2nd SLDOneCoolWiggle0S01X1CA,exhibitedbyTySexton,Ainsworth,Iowa

Class 121st BMSXposed2CA,exhibitedbySegayleFoster,Lockney,Texas2nd ArdRidgeDorothy42X2CA,exhibitedbyPaulDMillerIII, Torrington,Wyo.3rd ClassicRose4014X1CA,exhibitedbyHalleyBecking,Florence,S.D.

Class 131st HIGGWildHeart93W2CA,exhibitedbyAllisonHiggins, Watertown,Tenn.2nd RSRsVersace1CA,exhibitedbyBrittanyCulp,Nicholasville,Ky.3rd BMSWaitingForThisOne1CA,exhibitedbyPaytonStoppel, Russell,Kan.4th FourRosesDesiree73W2CA,exhibitedbyRebeccaRose, Logansport,Ind.

Class 141st WLCFZeba1CA,exhibitedbyMorganLehnert,Lawrenceburg,Tenn.

Chiangus Heifer Show Results


Bred &

Owned Bulls

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull3G Xcursion – Feb. 20, 2010Exhibited Emily Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind.Sire: BR Midland (AN)Dam: 3G Cowgirl 421P

Grand Champion Bred & Owned BullJWF Murphy's Law 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010

Exhibited by Josh Walton, Opelika, Ala.Sire: Cowans Ali 4M (MA)

Dam: Miss Upright 1CM

Class 11st GOPYou’reARealBigStarPCA,exhibitedbyLaurelCulp, Nicholasville,Ky.2nd CFBCMrMaverick1CA,exhibitedbyBrittanyConkey,Hicksville,Ohio3rd MrRightRound1CM,exhibitedbyQuintinBucher,Marietta,Ill.

Class 21st MMAcesHighJustice2CA,exhibitedbyMatthewBlankenship, Nolensville,Tenn.

Class 31st JWFMurphy’sLaw1CM,exhibitedbyJoshWalton,Opelika,Ala.

Class 41st GCTDukeofDaisy1CM,exhibitedbyTaylorGraham,Crossville,Tenn.

Class 51st 3GXcursion,exhibitedbyEmilyGriffiths,Kendallville,Ind.2nd SLDAmericanRide0S03X1CM,exhibitedbyTySexton,Ainsworth,Iowa


Reserve Grand Champion Prospect SteerBK 2X 1CM – Sept. 15, 2010 – 746#

Exhibited by Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla.Sire: Heat Wave 1CM

Dam: Buck 69Bred by Buck Cattle Co., Madill, Okla.

Class 11st Drad1CM,exhibitedbyClayTew,Ozark,Ala.

Class 21st FBFLeroyBrownSteer1CM,exhibitedbySyAnnFoster,Lockney,Texas2nd BK2X1CM,exhibitedbyBaileyBuck,Madill,Okla.3rd JWFSwag1CM,exhibitedbyJoshWalton,Opelika,Ala.4th DRCCCandyMan1CM,exhibitedbyReighlyBlakley,Oologah,Okla.

Prospect Steers

Grand Champion Prospect SteerFBF Leroy Brown Steer 1CM – Sept. 27, 2010 – 782#Exhibited by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, TexasSire: FL Leroy Brown 1CMDam: RDDS Ms Lucky Dice 852UBred by SyAnn Foster, Lockney, Texas

2011-2012 ACA National QueenKelsey Rutt

Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb., was crowned the 2011-2012 ACA National Queen by outgoing queen, Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., during the NJHS show in Kansas City.


Class 11st MCF Mr Instinct 27X 1CM, exhibited by Reed McCormick

Class 21st GCCF Louree 2CM, exhibited by Chancee Clark, Romance, Ark.2nd GT Silverline Crank 015X 1CM, exhibited by Taylor Goering, McPherson, Kan.3rd MMM Sweet Frankie 1CM, exhibited by Ashley Moore, Piasa, Ill.4th SCC Teddy 377X 1CM, exhibited by Lauren Greeson, Coatesville, Ind.Class 31st NMR Ree Heights 624X 1CM, exhibited by Ashlyn Richardson, Lincoln, Mo.2nd GSL Theodor 0025 1CM, exhibited by Neleigh Gehl, Ericson, Neb.3rd CRHC Tanner 1CM, exhibited by Brittany Conkey, Hicksville, Ohio

Class 41st MPJ Hawkeye 016X 1CM, exhibited by Jake Zahm, Osceola, Neb.2nd FYRE Mr HW 1CM, exhibited by Hunter Weber, Buckley, Ill.3rd AVCC Big Red 2CM, exhibited by Malina Lindstrom, Elm Creek, Neb.

Class 51st NBE Casper 1CM, exhibited by Danielle Esbeck, Brayton, Iowa2nd SCC Alf 374X 1CM, exhibited by Samantha McHugh, Cloverdale, Ind.

Progress Steers

Thank you to our 2011

Showmanship Judges:

Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs

Grand Champion Progress SteerMPJ Hawkeye 016X 1CM – March 2, 2010 – 1,295#

Exhibited by Jake Zahm, Osceola, Neb.Sire: Monopoly 1CM

Dam: MPJ MA x AN 445Bred by MPJ Chianina, Maurice, Iowa

Reserve Grand Champion Progress SteerFRYE Mf HW 1CM – March 5, 2010 – 1,225#Exhibited by Hunter Weber, Buckley, Ill.Sire: Heat Wave 1CMDam: FRYE 224Bred by Frye Cattle, Independence, Iowa


Showmanship Top Ten

Junior DiviSionSkyler Miller, 1st place; Tanner Walden, 2nd

place; Kade Bowen, 3rd place; Morgan Lehnert, 4th place; Tyler Pinkerton, 5th place; Cassidy

Barker, 6th place; Blake Runner, 7th place (not pictured); Neleigh Gehl, 8th place; Kaden Wilson, 9th place; Chancee Clark, 10th place

(not pictured).

Salesmanship Top Ten

Junior DiviSionKendra Elder, 1st place (not pictured); Paige

Miller, 2nd place; Jade Hill, 3rd place; Stephanie Kersten, 4th place; Sydney Wisnefski, 5th place; Tyler Pinkerton, 6th place; Miranda Raithel, 7th

place (not pictured); Skyler Miller, 8th place; Neleigh Gehl, 9th place; Kassidy Bremer, 10th

place.

inTermeDiaTe DiviSionKennedy Core, 1st place; PD Miller, 2nd place; Abby Nelson, 3rd place; Cammi Gregory, 4th

place; Eric Rea, 5th place; Lucas Wisnefski, 6th place; Kaylee Miller, 7th place; Sydney Williams, 8th place; Jessica Harsh, 9th place; Kodi Gehl,

10th, place.

inTermeDiaTe DiviSionKennedy Core, 1st place; Keiffer Sexton, 2nd place; Laurel Culp, 3rd place; Blythe Graham, 4th place; Tayler Gall, 5th place; Kiley Elder,

6th place; Morgan Tomson, 7th place; Jennifer Elliott, 8th place; Kaylee Miller, 9th place; Collin

Barker, 10th place.

inTermeDiaTe DiviSionBlythe Graham, 1st place; Allison Higgins, 2nd place; Kodi Gehl, 3rd place; Collin Barker, 4th place; Kaylee Miller, 5th place; Madison Tew,

6th place; Laurel Culp, 7th place; Tayler Gall, 8th place; PD Miller, 9th place; Blake Quiggins, 10th

place.

Senior DiviSionMorgan Burke, 1st place; Bailey Core, 2nd place; Sierra Gray, 3rd place; SyAnn Foster, 4th place; Kelsey Rutt, 5th place; Emma Schaunaman, 6th place; Josh Nelson, 7th place; Megan Hunt, 8th place; Hannah Rowlett, 9th place (not pictured);

Kelsey Culp, 10th place.

Senior DiviSionTaylor Graham, 1st place; Kelsey Culp, 2nd

place; Emily Griffiths, 3rd place (not pictured); Ty Sexton, 4th place (not pictured); Allyson

Ottensmeier, 5th place; Ethan Hanold, 6th place (not pictured); Lisa Reid, 7th place (not pic-

tured); Rashele Blakley, 8th place (not pictured); Sydney Gehl, 9th place; Tyler Mackey, 10th

place.

Senior DiviSionLisa Reid, 1st place; Taylor Graham, 2nd place; Tyler Mackey, 3rd place; Allyson Ottensmeier, 4th place; Kelsey Rutt, 5th place; Reba Hicks,

6th place; Brittany Culp, 7th place; Kelsey Culp, 8th place; Sydney Gehl, 9th place; Taylor Green-

street, 10th place.

Speech Top Ten

Junior DiviSionBryce Hayden, 1st place; Grace Riley, 2nd place;

Neleigh Gehl, 3rd place; Tyler Pinkerton, 4th place; Cassidy Barker, 5th place; Jade Hill, 6th

place; Jacob Gall, 7th place; Taylor Goering, 8th place; Logan Allen, 9th place; Clay Tew, 10th

place.

Contest Results


Stockman's Top Ten

Junior DiviSionTyler Pinkerton, 1st place; Skyler Miller, 2nd

place; Jade Hill, 3rd place; Miranda Raithel, 4th place; Clay Tew, 5th place; Taylor Pinkerton, 6th place; Neleigh Gehl, 7th place; Malina

Lindstrom, 8th place; Katrina Swope, 9th place; Tanner Walden, 10th place.

Judging Top Ten

Junior DiviSionMalina Lindstrom, 1st place; Ty Bell, 2nd place; Kendra Elder, 3rd place (not pictured); Cassidy

Barker, 4th place; Jade Hill, 5th place; Abbie Collins, 6th place; Shelby Seymour, 7th place; Morgan Lehnert, 8th place; Bryce Hayden, 9th

place; Britt Michaelis, 10th place.

inTermeDiaTe DiviSionBrittany Conkey, 1st place; Jessica Harsh, 2nd place; PD Miller, 3rd place; Curtis Harsh, 4th place; Laurel Culp, 5th place; Blythe Graham, 6th place; Amelia Higgins, 7th place; Allison

Higgins, 8th place; Kaylee Miller, 9th place; Jess Bastian, 10th place.

inTermeDiaTe DiviSionMorgan Tomson, 1st place; Kiley Elder, 2nd place; Jennifer Elliott, 3rd place; PD Miller, 4th place; Lucas Wisnefski, 5th place; Cody

McCullough, 6th place; Abby Nelson, 7th place; Sydney Williams, 8th place; Kaylee Miller, 9th

place; Chyann Smith, 10th place.

Junior DiviSion – 2nD place TeamTrenton Ishmael, Mattison Ishmael & Tyler

Echler

Senior DiviSionEmily Griffiths, 1st place (not pictured); Bailey Buck, 2nd place; Kelsey Culp, 3rd place; Tyler Mackey, 4th place; Brandon Culp, 5th place;

Rashele Blakley, 6th place; Taylor Graham, 7th place (seated at right); Jacob Ruffing, 8th place (standing on left); Shane McGlothlin, 9th place (standing center); Reba Hicks, 10th place (not

pictured).

Senior DiviSionTaylor Graham, 1st place; Kelsey Culp, 2nd

place; Emily Griffiths, 3rd place (not pictured); Ty Sexton, 4th place (not pictured); Allyson

Ottensm3ier, 5th place; Ethan Hanold, 6th place (not pictured); Lisa Reid, 7th place (not pic-

tured); Rashele Blakley, 8th place (not pictured); Sydney Gehl, 9th place; Tyler Mackey, 10th

place.

inTermeDiaTe DiviSion – 1ST place TeamPaige Miller, PD Miller, Skyler Miller & Taylor

Dorsey

Quiz Bowl Top Two Teams

Junior DiviSion – 1ST place TeamJacob Gall, Neleigh Gehl, Jade Hill & Miranda

Raithel (not pictured)

Contest Results


inTermeDiaTe DiviSion – SeconD place TeamAllison Higgins, Blythe Graham, Laurel Culp &

Amelia Higgins

First place – oklahoma

second place – nebraska

state display contest

Quiz bowl top two teams

senior division – First place teamBrittany Culp, Brandon Culp & Kelsey Culp

senior division – second place teamTyler Mackey, Shane McGlothlin, Matthew Blan-

kenship & Taylor Graham

team Fitting – First place teamSydney Williams, Josh Nelson & Abby Nelson

Contest Results

Kassidy Bremer

photo contest

First place

2011 AJCA Herdsman of

the Year – Ty Sexton

"Well all be…son of a gun! They just called my name!"

Those were the thoughts running through Ty Sexton's head when he heard his name announced as the 2011 AJCA Herdsman of the Year at the Junior National awards banquet.

"This was one of those honors that always sat in the back of my mind, but it was kinda like a 'what if' honor," said Ty. "I never felt I had a great chance to win it because of how recently I joined the Chi breed. However, this is a huge honor and proves that hard work pays off."

While Ty is relatively new to the Chi breed, he has taken no time to get involved. He currently serves on the AJCA Board of Directors and if very involved in his home state of Iowa as well.

Winning this honor means a lot to Ty and he has a few words for younger kids working toward this award…

"Respect the older generation of the breed and work your back side off everyday because you never know who's watching you. It could be a judge for herdsman or a little kid that idolized you."

Congratulations Ty on an honor well deserved!

Ty was presented the 2011 Herdsman of the Year award from the 2009 recipient, Josh Nelson.

team Fitting

team Fitting – First place teamSydney Williams, Josh Nelson & Abby Nelson

team Fitting – second place teamBailey Core, Kennedy Core & Kiley Elder

Tyler Mackey, Ty Sexton, Megan Hunt & Jessica Esch (not pictured)

aJca scholarship recipients

team Fitting – third place teamTaylor Dorsey, Jake Wagner & Morgan Burke

ACJ • August 2011 31Clayton Bremer, CarLee Clark & Noah Riley

novice participants

Top 10 All-Around Champions – (seated right to left) – Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn, 1st place; PD Miller, Torrington Wyo., 2nd place; Skyler Miller, Torrington, Wyo., 3rd place (not pictured); Tyler Pinkerton, Liberty, Ind., 4th place; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 5th place; Kennedy Core, Pleasantville, Iowa, 6th place. Standing (right to left): Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky., 7th place; Jade Hill, Falls City, Neb., 8th place (not pictured); Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, Kan., 9th place; Blythe Graham, Crossville, Tenn., 10th place.

Top 10 All-Around Champions

Years of hard work and dedication paid off this year for Taylor Graham when he was named the 2011 All-Around Champion.

"Every year since I started attending junior nationals this has been my biggest goal," says Taylor. "I've just always had the mind set that if you are going to be a part of something you should strive to be the best at it."

Taylor has been very active in competing in contests since he started attending junior nationals in 2004 and has been in the top ten 4 out of the last 5 years.

When Taylor heard his named called as the All-Around Champion, he felt "that all the times I had tried and tried to reach that goal was finally worth it. Every time I had entered a contest and tried to learn from my mistakes had finally paid off."

Taylor has a few more years left as a junior, but offers this advise to younger members…"Thank your parents

and the people who help you get your projects together and while you are at the show be sure and explore everything the show has to offer!"

Taylor also added, "Thanks to my mother and father for always pushing me to do better, along with all of the Tennessee families that have done so much for me in so many ways."

As the 2011 All-Around Champion, Taylor received a $2,500 credit to Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs sale this fall. A special thanks to Wayne & Barb for their generous donation and congratulations to Taylor!

Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn2011 All-Around Champion


Thank you to the 2011 NJHS SponsorsGOLD SPONSORS ACA & AJCABioZyme, Inc., St. Joseph, Mo.UMB Bank/Kemper Family, Kansas City, Mo.John & Marna Higgins, Watertown, Tenn.Green Oak Farms, Inc., Farmersville, OhioFour Roses Cattle LLC, Logansport, Ind.Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, Ind.Ard Ridge Genetics, LLC, Nancy, Ky.Clarahan Farms, Harper, IowaLazy SB Cattle LLC., West, TexasWayne & Barb Ohlrichs, Norfolk, Neb.TransOva Genetics & Bovance, Sioux Center, IABoelte Hall, Kansas City, Mo.Talmo Ranch, Talmo, Ga.

SILVER SPONSORS Esch Cattle Company, Unadilla, Neb.Grand ‘Ole Place Farms, Nicholasville, Ky.Sexton Farms, Ainsworth, IowaBucher Cattle Co., Marietta, Ill.Quiggins Chiangus, Horse Cave, Ky.Chiangus CouncilMelroe Farms, Gwinner, N.D.Holt Brothers, Aberdeen, S.D.Chi-G Farms, Commerce, Ga.Sullivan Supply, Dunlap, IowaVentura Farm, Bath, Mich.Weaver Leather, Mt. Hope, OhioProFit Supply

BRONZE SPONSORS Brian Wyatt, Pikeville, Tenn.Becca Chamberlin, Winchester, Ind.M Lazy Heart Ranch, Torrington, Wyo.Hunt Farms, New Madison, OhioPlatte Valley Bank, Platte City, Mo.ACA Board of DirectorsLittle Creek Farms, Micro, N.C.Woodlawn Chiangus, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.Ed Miller, Big Spring, TexasGehrke Farms, Hartsburg, Ill.

Willow Oak Ranch, Rogersville, Tenn.Stan Tinin, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.Sears Marketing Services, Eaton, Colo.Hartman & Rucksdashel, Aplington, IowaHayden Farm Cattle, Lowell, Ind.RiverBend Farm - JJB, Dunlap, Tenn.Gettinger Chiangus, Rushville, Ind.Foster Brothers Farms, Lockney, TexasKent & Nolan Ferguson, New Sharon, IowaMichigan Junior Chianina AssociationOrscheln Farm & Home, Moberly, Mo.Rachel Postin-Witt/Witt Livestock, Falls City, NEMatlock Farms, Anadarko, Okla.Brent Tolle, Taylorsville, Ky.CK Cattle, Hope Hull, Ala.Dave Guyer, Robinson, Ill.Ed Godwin, Prescott, Ark.VKR Cattle Company, Dorr, Mich.Graham Chiangus, Crossville, Tenn.Ahlberg Cattle, Longmont, Colo.Woodhaven Farm, Lebanon, Tenn.M&M Show Cattle, Nolensville, Tenn.Pinkerton Farms, Liberty, Ind.Winegardner Show Cattle, Lima, OhioBuzz Iliff, Wyoming, Ill.Classic Genetics, Ardmore, Okla.Duane Klehm, Minerva, OhioDave & Vernetta Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb.Fryman Farms, Burlington, Ky.Harsh Family, Radnor, OhioIllinois Chianina AssociationJeff & Laurie Wisnefski Family, Wyoming, Ill.Grauer Show Cattle, Shiloh, OhioJones Cattle Co., Pontiac, Ill.KTR Ranch, Waxahachie, TexasKenny & Annette Barham, Kearney, Mo.Garrett Show Cattle, Richmond, Ind.Sky Meadows Chiangus, Annville, Pa.Allgood Show Cattle, Bellevue, TexasThompson Farms, Wilmington, OhioRob & Kelly Postin, Stephens, Ga.Lin-D Farms, Talmo, Ga.

Stan & Robin Comer, Ardmore, Okla.Abernathy Farms, Liberty, Ind.In Memory of Gordon WadeTom & Gloria Klingner, Unionville, Mo.Wade Rogers, Searsboro, IowaWinfred B. Brown Cattle Company, Weatherford, TexasH&H Cattle, KentuckyTaylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.Blair Tenhouse, Manhattan, Kan.Guernsey Farm & Equipment, Jamestown, Ind.Mary Lou KruegerKathy ElliottMeghan Watson, Kenly, N.C.Heather Echler, Swanton, OhioShelly WilsonWayne Moore, Piasa, Ill.Evelyn Tarkington, Boswell, Ind.Lora ParkerPatrick McCord, Alexandria, Ky.Regan Bellar, Wisner, Neb.Spencer Goettemoeller, Winchester, Ind.Sandra Culp, Rensselear, Ind.Robbie Collins, Jr.Jacalyn Meisner, Jerseyville, Ill.Jay Hettmansperger, Science Hill, Ky.Stone's Cutting EdgeBecking Farms, Florence, S.D.CJB Farms, Panhandle, TexasColorado Junior Chi KidsBeckett Cattle, Brooksville, Ky.KQM Show Cattle, Minden, Neb.Kentucky Chi KidsLacey Caffee, South DakotaMuir Cattle Co., Waynesfield, OhioNebraska Junior Chi AssociationNichole HackerTennessee Juniors & FamiliesPrather Brothers, Nancy, Ky.Windy Creek Farms, Madison, S.D.Brunke Chiangus, St. Joseph, Mich.Ark Valley Cattle Co., Arkansas City, Kan.

Special Thanks to Special PeopleBioZyme Inc. ...............................................................................................................................................................Major Show SponsorUMB Bank & R.C. Kemper Charitable Trust .................................................................................................................... Facility UnderwriterAmerican Royal Facility ...........................................................................................................................................................Show FacilityDave Allan ................................................................................................................................................................................ Show JudgeFour Roses Cattle LLC, Holt Brothers, Melore Farms, Ard Ridge Genetics, LLC & Boelte-Hall .............................................. Show ProgramsLand O’Lakes - Purina Mills ...................................................................................................................................................Back NumbersMark & Deb Core ................................................................................................................................................................Judging ContestGreen Oak Farms. ............................................................................................................................................................. Exhibitor T-ShirtsJustin Stout ........................................................................................................................................................... Announcer & AuctioneerClarahan Farms ......................................................................................................................................................... Meat for ACA CookoutPlatte Valley Bank ..........................................................................................................................................Opening Ceremonies SponsorNational Beef ........................................................................................................................................................ Meat for Awards Banquet


I hope everyone is doing well! I know so many of you are

dealing with various catastro-phes; flooding, fires, wind, etc and I know these not easy tasks to endure. I find it commendable that while you deal with so much, you still find time to be courteous and pleasant on the phone. It truly makes my job enjoyable, and I feel very blessed to work with such a wonderful group of breeders.

I want to take a second to let all of you know how things are going here at the ACA headquarters. First, we have now returned to the ACA office. I know some of you were able to visit the newly renovated office building during this year’s Junior Nationals and hope you enjoyed it. We have been modernized and it makes for a wonderful working atmosphere for our staff. Speaking of staff… Some of you have also had the pleasure of meeting our newest employees. We have Tyler Humphrey who is proving to be a wonderful asset. Tyler is a familiar face to many of you, so it will come as no surprise to hear how much progress he’s already making here.

Holly Hiebert also joined the ACA staff. Holly’s “Go get em” personality is much appreciated here. She is a quick learner and truly cares. Having raised Chi cattle, Holly has an appreciation for the breed, which is demonstrated in all she does.

I want to encourage all of you to take advantage of our slower summer season by getting your reg-istrations sent in. As the fall season becomes very busy, the turnaround time is not as quickly met, so you would be doing both yourself and the office a favor by submitting your work early.

Thanks again to all of you Chi breeders for keeping your association growing!

Office Update…by Jennifer Roach, Office Manager & Registrar

October 8-9, 2011at the VBS Sale Facility

837 Dahms Rd • Falmouth, KY

Featuring:3Spring born heifer & steer prospects3Replacement Females3Genetic Opportunities

VBS FarmsVal & Vicki Shields(859) 391-0758

Derossett Family Cattle

Greg Derossett(502) 523-7850

Gordon Cattle Co.Adam Gordon

(859) 583-9327

Ammerman Cattle Co.

Chris Ammerman(859) 743-1927

Tackett Show Cattle

Andy Tackett(859) 391-7781

TDR SimmentalsDaryl Derossett(502) 321-5957

Alliance Partners:


Name:...........................................................Elizabeth.Senee’.FosterBirthdate:.......................................................... November.1,.1989SiBliNgS:................................................................ Segayle.&.SyAnnPareNtS:................................................................Jody.&.ShawndaSchool you atteNd/grade:..................Senior.at.Texas.Tech.UniversityFavorite color:.........................Pink,.but.I.wear.a.lot.of.red.&.black!Favorite movie/tv Show:..............One.Tree.Hill.&.Pretty.Little.LiarsFavorite SiNger/muSic grouP:...Oh.goodness…this.is.a.hard.one..I.like.all.music.depending.on.my.mood…from.Christian.to.Rap.

Favorite Book/author:.... Never.have.really.enjoyed.reading,.but.I.like.the.Twilight.movies.Pet Peeve:... .It.takes.a.lot.to.bother.me,.but.I.guess.when.someone.is.smacking.their.food.Favorite SuBject iN School:.................................................... All.Science.ClassesNameS oF your curreNt Show calveS:..... .LSB.Sultans.Strong.(Chiangus).&.White.Star.Black.Glow.(Sim-Angus).Favorite NjhS memory & why:................................................ Winning.Grand.Champion.Chiangus.Heifer.at.the.2004.Chi.Junior.Nationals.in.Georgia..It.was.a.very.special.moment…won.with.FBF.No.Secret.who.was.a.bred.&.owned.heifer.and.FBF.Secret.(her.dam).won.the.cow/calf.division.Favorite NjhS coNteSt & why:.....Judging.contest…because.I’m.the.best.at.that.leaSt Favorite Show day taSk :..................................................Breaking.downwould you rather read a Book, Play cardS or Fit a calF?...Watch.the.guys.fit.a.calf!chocolate or vaNilla:..................................................... Chocolate.vanilla.twist!Favorite activity outSide the ShowriNg:..Doing.anything.with.my.family.&.friends.what do you waNt to Be wheN you grow uP?.......................... Dental.Hygienistwhat quality/Skill do you have that you are moSt Proud oF?.... Very.outgoing.and.love.to.meet.new.people.early Bird or Night owl?..................................................... Night.Owl.for.suremoSt emBarraSSiNg Show momeNt:...............................I.really.can’t.think.of.one.why do you Show/raiSe chi cattle:........................ I.was.born.into.a.family.that.has.raised.Chiangus/Chi-influenced.cattle.for.the.past.20.years.and.have.always.had.a.passion.showing.them..It.is.something.that.we.can.do.as.a.family.and.enjoy.doing.so..Also,.the.people.in.the.Chi.breed.are.so.nice.and.just.awesome.people.who haS BeeN your meNtor & why?.................................. .Over.the.years.there.have.been.many.people.who.have.had.an.impact.on.me..However,.my.parents,.Jody.&.Shawnda.Foster,.are.probably.the.two.most.wonderful.people.that.I.know..They.are.amazing.role.models.for.me.and.my.sisters.and.have.been.there.for.me.through.thick.and.thin..I.am.truly.blessed.to.have.them.in.my.life.advice to a New juNior StartiNg iN the chi Breed:..... Get.involved..You.will.learn.that.the.Chi.breed.is.like.one.big.family.and.you.will.make.friendships.that.will.last.a.lifetime..Also,.the.connections.you.will.make.will.help.you.throughout.your.entire.life.would we FiNd you oN the waSh rack or oN the Blower?.....Most.definitely.the.blower.oNe weird haBit/Fact aBout you:.....................................................................I.am.very.emotional.and.can.cry.or.tear.up.for.no.reason.Favorite Show aNimal & why?............................ FBF.Daisy.21K..In.2001.at.the.NAILE.I.won.Champion.and.Segayle.won.Reserve.Chiangus.Female.in.both.the.junior.and.open.show..It.was.something.that.has.never.been.done.before.and.it.was.such.a.great.memory.that.my.family.can.all.share.together..I.get.chills.just.thinking.about.it.

Senee’, Segayle & SyAnn Foster

Name:.............................................................................Segayle.Rose.FosterBirthdate:................................................................................ July.2,.1991SiBliNgS:..............................................................................Senee’.&.SyAnnPareNtS:................................................................... Jody.&.Shawnda.FosterSchool you atteNd aNd grade:...........................Junior.at.Texas.Tech.UniversityFavorite color:.................................................................................... RedFavorite movie/tv Show:...................................................... One.Tree.HillFavorite SiNger/muSic grouP:............................... Any.Texas.country.bandsFavorite Book/author:.........................................................Twilight.SeriesPet Peeve:....... Flys.because.they.are.the.most.annoying.creatures.on.the.planet!Favorite SuBject iN School:................................................................ MathNameS oF your curreNt Show calveS:..... ..FBFS.X-clamation,.BMS.Xcellance.&.BMS.XposedFavorite NjhS memory & why?................................................................Definitely.this.year..I.was.Reserve.Chiangus.Heifer.and.was.elected.president.of.the.AJCA.by.my.peers,.which.is.a.dream.come.true!Favorite NjhS coNteSt & why?........ .Salesmanship.because.I.enjoy.talking.to.people.and.selling.FBF.genetics.leaSt Favorite Show day taSk?................................................. Tearing.downwould you rather read a Book, Play cardS or Fit a calF?............Play.cardschocolate oF vaNilla?.................................................... Definitely.ChocolateFavorite activity outSide the Show riNg:......................................................Hanging.out.with.friends.I.don’t.get.to.see.very.often.what do you waNt to Be wheN you grow uP?........................ An.accountantwhat quality/Skill do you have that you are moSt Proud oF?....... I’m.very.outgoingearly Bird or Night owl?.............................................................Night.Owl

Around the Ring with…

Segayle

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Most eMbarrassing show MoMent:........................................................ When.I.got.drug.around.the.ring.at.the.Kansas.City.Royal.and.ended.up.on.the.other.side.of.the.ring.where.the.Maines.were.showing..But.I.never.let.go!why do you show/raise Chi Cattle?...................................Well.my.family.has.raised.Chiangus.and.Chi-Influenced.cattle.for.20.years.and.there’s.just.nothing.like.it..I.have.been.going.to.Chi.Junior.Nationals.since.1999.and.haven’t.missed.one.yet!.The.people.of.this.breed.are.the.nicest.people.and.we.are.all.like.family..I.definitely.couldn’t.ask.for.anything.better.and.I’m.truly.blessed.to.be.a.part.of.it!who has been your Mentor & why?.........My.dad..He.has.taught.me.everything.I.know.about.cattle.and.life.in.general..He.is.such.an.amazing.role.model.and.best.dad.that.any.girl.could.hope.for..Plus.its.not.easy.being.in.a.house.full.of.girls!adviCe to a new junior starting in the Chi breed:...............To.have.fun.and.get.involved.and.meet.new.people,.because.the.kinds.of.friendships.you.make.at.a.stock.show.last.forever.would we find you on the wash raCk or on the blower?...........On.the.blowerone weird habit/faCt about you:.....When.I’m.upset.or.having.a.bad.day.you.will.find.me.in.the.kitchen.baking.something.favorite show aniMal & why:.................................................................. FBF.Sunflower.because.in.2001.my.sister.Senee’.and.I.won.Grand.&.Reserve.in.both.the.open.and.junior.shows.at.the.NAILE.for.the.first.time.with.2.heifers.we.raised!.That.was.the.best.moment.of.my.show.career.

SyAn

nnaMe:..............................................................................SyAnn.Fosterbirthdate:......................................................................Sept..3,.1993siblings:...................................................................Senee’.&.SegayleParents:.................................................................... Jody.&.ShawndasChool you attend and grade:.................Senior.at.Lockney.High.Schoolfavorite Color:........................................................................... Bluefavorite Movie/tv show:........................................ Pretty.Little.Liarsfavorite singer/MusiC grouP:... I.like.all.kids.of.music.but.I.can.always.find.myself.listening.to.some.good.ole.George.Straitfavorite book/author:.............................................Karen.KingsberryPet Peeve:...................................................... Nothing.really.bothers.mefavorite subjeCt in sChool:........................................................MathnaMes of your Current show Calves:..... ....Since.it’s.my.senior.year.the.barn.is.full.of.heifers.and.steers.favorite njhs MeMory & why?..... .When.we.were.at.Kewanee,.IL.and.after.the.show.we.had.a.huge.water.fight..It.was.Awesome!favorite njhs Contest & why?.....................................Showmanship.is.definitely.my.favorite.contest.because.it.has.nothing.to.do.with.the.animal.I.am.showing.but.everything.to.do.with.my.abilities.and.skills.I.have.learned.through.the.years.least favorite show day task?........................ Breaking.down.the.cattlewould you rather read a book, Play Cards or fit a Calf? .Play.cards

ChoColate of vanilla?.........................................................Chocolatefavorite aCtivity outside the show ring:........Spending.time.with.family.and.friends.and.playing.basketball.what do you want to be when you grow uP?...........In.whatever.job.I.have.I.would.love.to.raise.Chi.cattle.on.the.side.what quality/skill do you have that you are Most Proud of?..I’m.a.dedicated.worker.in.all.of.my.activities.I.am.involved.in.early bird or night owl?.....................................................Night.owlMost eMbarrassing show MoMent:... When.my.heifer.ran.over.me.in.the.show.ring.in.West.Monroe,.Louisiana.why do you show/raise Chi Cattle?................................................I.raise.and.show.Chi.cattle.because.it.has.been.in.the.family.for.many.years.and.I.love.how.you.feel.like.family.with.all.the.other.Chi.breeders.who has been your Mentor & why?......My.dad.because.he.has.always.been.there.for.me.and.taught.me.never.to.give.up.on.anything.I.do.would we find you on the wash raCk or on the blower?... .Definitely.on.the.blower.one weird habit/faCt about you:.................... I.am.an.avid.scuba.diverfavorite show aniMal & why:................................... My.favorite.show.heifer.would.have.to.be.FBF.True.Luck..She.won.her.very.first.show.as.a.fall.heifer.calf.in.Kansas.City,.Mo..and.the.best.part.about.it.was.she.was.a.bred.&.owned.of.mine.that.never.stood.less.than.Reserve.breed.

Around the Ring with…The Foster Sisters


ACA Bulletin

Words From Your Board memBer:

First of all, congratulations to the AJCA Board Members and Heather for once again pulling off an outstanding National Junior Show. Many would never realize the behind the scenes work that Heather and the juniors do to make this a successful event. If you think that their job is easy, just spend a day in their shoes, it is a monumental task to accomplish.

Also the ACA staff deserves a hand for the work they put in to have the ACA building and grounds in fine shape for the open house. If you did not make it to the open house, you missed out on a great evening and an even better meal and late entertainment from new staff member Tyler Humphrey. The ACA is lucky to have him and Holly Heibert both on board and I think the future could not be better.

The ACA Staff had a great fiscal year end and beat their expected budget by a large sum. In what many expected to be a tough if not down year they managed to exceed all expectations. The ACA staff should be commended for their efforts. As change takes place, many are realizing that it will take more than just printing and transferring papers for an association to make progress. Look for new and progressive programs and innovative ideas coming from the ACA in the near future.

As many know, Mother Nature has dealt a cruel hand to many this spring. Extreme moisture in the North and Midwest to extreme drought in the Southwest can and will be overcome

with time. The devastation the hit Joplin, Mo., is almost too much to swallow. The families involved will be affected for years to come and our thoughts and prayers go out to them.

The drought in West Texas has been devastating to the cattle business. The lack of grass from no rain to the ranchland that has been devastated by fire is changing the lives of numbers of longtime ranchers. Many have decided that with feed costs at all time highs it is just simply time to sell out and they are doing so at a record pace. The numbers of cattle reaching the market will certainly lower the national cow herd numbers and in the long term should bode well for cattle prices. It is just sad to see longtime ranchers hauling their last few thin head of cattle to the sale barn, knowing they will go straight to the packer. Some will restock if timely rains come but some have just had enough. The ones that do restock will have more than weather to deal with in the future.

The attacks on the American rancher and farmer come from more than Mother Nature. Just spend some time looking at the many EPA regulations that are being proposed. The Wash-ington bureaucrats are piling costly regulations on the very ones who work tirelessly to feed them. Maybe, just maybe, some day they will figure it out. Also, take time to review the GIPSA regulations and how they were proposed. The marketing segment will make one think that there is no need to produce a quality product if the producers are not going to get paid for such a product. Also, the recent actions of HSUS is starting to make many think that they are just the legal arm of PETA.

Louisville is fast approaching and once again it will be the site of the ACA National Sale. It is time that many of us as breeders step-up and make this a

memorable event. This is a showcase for a certain fragment of our breed and with Stan and Tyler taking the reins it promises to be better than ever. Hope to see everyone there.

Sincerely,Ed Miller

NaILe JuNIor shoW oWNershIp deadLINe sept. 1

The NAILE ownership deadline for all junior cattle is Sept. 1. That means all cattle entered in the junior show in Louisville MUST be registered in the junior's name by Sept. 1 in order to be eligible to show. If you have questions, contact Heather Counts, Director of Shows & Activities, at (517) 214-0927 or [email protected].

aCa NatIoNaL saLe CoNsIgNmeNt deadLINe oCt. 1

The deadline to consign cattle to the ACA National Sale in Louisville is October 1. The nomination forms can be found in this issue of the ACJ as well as on the ACA website, www.chicattle.org. This is YOUR sale and cannot happen without participation from the ACA members and breeders.

For more information on the National Sale, please contact Tyler Humphrey, Director of Marketing & Performance Programs, at (816) 431-2808 or [email protected].

aCa NatIoNaL shoW eNtrY deadLINe oCt. 1 – pLease Note NeW eNtrY proCedures

The deadline to enter cattle in the ACA National Show during the NAILE and the NAILE Junior Show is Oct. 1.

Ed Miller


All entries, both junior and open, must be submitted by this date to the NAILE only! This is a change from previous years.

Open show entry fee will remain at $55, but all payable to the NAILE. Junior show entry fee will be $30 payable to the NAILE. You do not need to submit copies of entries to the ACA office. We will get all entries from the NAILE.

Also, entries MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE submitting entries for the show.

Entry forms may be obtained from the NAILE by calling (502) 367-6133 or online at www.livestockexpo.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Counts, ACA Director of Shows & Activities, at (517) 214-0927 or [email protected]

2011 NAILE & ACA NAtIoNAL Show tENtAtIvE SChEduLE

Thursday, Nov. 10Early Arrival – Stalls assigned around noon

Friday, Nov. 11Noon – All junior heifers must be in placeOpen cattle may arrive all day

Saturday, Nov. 1210 a.m. – Junior Heifer Check In3 p.m. – AJCA Board Meeting4 p.m. – AJCA Membership Meeting6 p.m. – All open cattle must be in place

Sunday, Nov. 13TBA – Junior Show, Coliseum

Monday, Nov. 149 a.m – Open Show Cattle Check In5:30 p.m. – ACA National Sale Cattle Preview & Social6:30 p.m. – ACA National Sale & Fund-raiser

Tuesday, Nov. 159:30 a.m. – ACA Regional Meetings10:30 a.m. – ACA Membership MeetingNoon – Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon

Wednesday, Nov. 168 a.m. – ACA National Show, Coliseum

ACA NAtIoNAL Show & SALE hEAdquArtErS hotEL

Once again the Courtyard by Marriott will serve as the headquarters hotel for the 2011 ACA National Show & Sale. The hotel is located just outside the NAILE grounds at 819 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.

Room rate is $105/night and includes breakfast vouchers each morning of your stay.

Rooms must be reserved by Oct. 19 in order to receive the block rate. When making reservations, please call (502) 368-5678 and ask for the American Chianina Association block.

ACA CoNgrAtuLAtIoNSCongratulations to Danner Feeders,

Mryon & Kathy Danner, Burwell, Neb., for having the Grand Champion Heifer at the 2011 Beef Empire Days in Garden City, Kan.

ACA SpoNSorEd SALE poLICy

The ACA requires sale animals con-signed to ACA sponsored sales to be tested for genetic abnormalities of which they are identified as suspect.

• A suspect animal has an ancestor that has tested positive as a carrier for one or more known genetic abnor-malities and no DNA test has been per-formed within the direct lineage to that ancestor that is a known carrier to clear the animal in question of this status.

Available test results and status of sale animals shall be presented at the time of sale. Any buyer of untested lots does so with the awareness that

testing hasn't been conducted with the inherent risk of the lot being a carrier of a genetic abnormality at the time of purchase. The ACA is not liable for such purchases in the case that the lot is later found to be such a carrier.

ACA MEMbErShIp dIrECtory updAtE

The following information was incor-rect in the 2011 membership directory. Please note the updated phone number for the following listing.

Craig CopeCope Cattle Company27886 Claibourne Rd.Richwood, OH 43344(937) [email protected]

ChIANINA JuNIorS rECog-NIzEd AS bESt wINNErS

The 2010-2011 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program wrapped up on June 4 with its Annual Awards Banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Several representatives of the pro-gram’s sponsoring partners were on hand to help with the presentation of more than $25,000 worth of awards in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds, luggage, jackets, cowhide tables, belt buckles and show materials. This year’s sponsoring partners included: Bob Evans, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In addition, a BEST participant was awarded the use for the 2011-2012 BEST season of an 8’ x 26’ livestock trailer donated by Eby Trailers. The winner was drawn from over 3,000 entries based on the number of shows and entries each participant had throughout the November through April season.

The 2010-2011 BEST program fea-tured 16 sanctioned shows and weaved

ACA Bulletin (continued)


its way across the state, from as far west as Greene County to as far east as Tuscarawas County. Over 415 head of cattle and more than 310 youth were entered in the program.

The Champion Chianina Heifer belongs to Lydia Dance of Hillsboro, Ohio. Lydia’s heifer, KKLM Hannah, is a March 3, 2010 daughter of HF Get it Done. Melissa Campbell of Batesville, Ind., bred the heifer. For her accom-plishments, she received an engraved belt buckle and a $200 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Asso-ciation. Lydia is the daughter of Henry and Barbara Dance.

The Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer belongs to Megan Hunt of New Madison, Ohio. Megan’s heifer, WLJ Watch Her Strut 145X, is a May 3, 2010 daughter of Wave on Wave. J&L Cattle Company of Lake Benton, Minn., bred the heifer. For her accomplishments, she received an engraved belt buckle and a $100 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association. Megan’s parents are Tom and Deanna Hunt.

The Champion Chianina Steer was exhibited by Hali Lake of Cedarville, Ohio. Hali’s steer, KMAC Emmit 86X, is sired by Monopoly and bred by Kasperski Farms, Allenton, Mich. For her accomplishments, Hali received an engraved belt buckle and a $200 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association. Hali is the daughter of Brian and Kara Witt.

Clayton Wildermuth of Lewistown, Ohio, exhibited the Reserve Champion Chianina steer. Clayton’s steer, This is the One HSC, is sired by Monopoly. For Clayton’s accomplishments, he received an engraved belt buckle and $100 savings bond sponsored by the Ohio Chianina Association. Clayton is the son of Dean and Rhonda Wilder-muth.

Three other Chianina heifers were also recognized at the banquet. Ashley Buell of Pataskala exhibited the Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer

and that heifer was also the Eighth Overall Novice Heifer. Bear Essential is an April 17, 2010 daughter of Hairy Bear. Ashley also exhibited the Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer. Ashley’s heifer, ANBB Black Pearl is a Jan. 18, 2010 daughter of Doctor Who. For her accomplishment, Ashley received a cowhide table, an embroidered direc-tor’s chair and an embroidered jacket. Ashley is the daughter of Robert and Renee Buell. Keaton Potter, Oak Hill, Ohio exhibited the Sixth Overall Novice Heifer. Buckeye Ruby is a March 14, 2010 daughter of Monopoly. Steve White of Manchester, Ohio bred the heifer. Keaton is the son of Bill and Rebekah Potter and received a cowhide table for his success.

BEST is a youth program of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association that recognizes Ohio’s junior beef exhibitors through a series of shows. Juniors who partici-pate in these sanctioned shows earn points for their placing at each show. The OCA BEST program promotes educating Ohio’s juniors about the beef industry’s issues and rewards the successful accomplishments and hard work of those junior beef producers. For further information call Stephanie Sindel at (614) 873-6736.

ACJ CAn Design Your sAle CAtAlog

The next time you have a sale catalog to produce, make sure to consider the ACJ. We can design catalogs for all breeders and organizations.

By utilizing the ACJ, you not only have a contact that has the most up to date information on your cattle, but you also help support your association.

If you are interested in having the ACJ design your catalog, please contact Heather Counts, publications manager, at (517) 214-0927 for a bid and further information. You also have the option to mail your catalog along with the ACJ if timing allows.

This is just one of many services the Association is offering breeders. We hope you take advantage of this great offer.

ACA Bulletin (continued)

Champion and Reserve Chianina BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners. Pictured sitting

from the left are: Lydia Dance, Hillsboro, Cham-pion Chianina Heifer, Hali Lake, Cedarville,

Champion Chianina Steer. Pictured standing from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President;

Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms, Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby, Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services

of Mid-America. Absent from photo: Megan Hunt, Clayton Wildermuth and BEST Sponsor

Bob Evans.

Bred and Owned & Novice Winners – Chi-anina exhibitors who placed in the Bred & Owned and Novice divisions included

Ashley Buell, Pataskala, Ohio (center). Also pictured are from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA

President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms, Pat Petzel rep-

resenting BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Kirk Swensen representing

BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby, Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Absent from

photo: Keaton Potter and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.


In today’s economy, between the rising costs of feed, fuel and land, and trying to sell cattle in a highly competitive market, cattle producers are investing in DNA technology

to not only get a leg up on their competition, but to assist in making critical ranch management decisions.

“Through the use of DNA technology, such as the com-prehensive IGENITY® profile, producers are taking advan-tage of an opportunity to accelerate the genetic progress of their herd,” explains Dr. Kevin DeHaan, technical services director for IGENITY. “Not only are these producers making their herds more efficient, they are utilizing the inside information gained through an IGENITY profile to assist in making important selection, breeding and marketing deci-sions that will also help to increase their bottom line.”

Three years ago, herdsman Matt Burbank turned to the comprehensive IGENITY profile to assist in selection and marketing decisions for a purebred cow/calf operation in Missouri. “We profile all of our heifers each year,” says Burbank. “The IGENITY profile is a better way to pick which heifers to keep back. We use it as a sorting tool alongside EPDs.”

Developing a replacement heifer requires a substantial financial investment by the producer, explains Dr. DeHaan. Not only will that heifer remain in the herd for years to come, but she will also help to define the genetic direction and profitability of the entire herd.

“It is critical to identify replacement females that are superior,” says Dr. DeHaan. “By using the IGENITY profile to help select replacement heifers, Chianina producers can help to ensure they are pointing their herd in the right direc-tion to make faster genetic progress and return dollars to their pockets.”

Burbank says one of the traits he is most interested in is tenderness when making sorting and marketing decisions. “The trends right now are directed toward tenderness and improving the meat quality of the nation’s beef herd,” he says. “We’re committed to producing a quality product that will perform well through every stage of beef production – knowing the ultimate goal is a pleasant eating experience for the customer.”

For Ronnie Rogers, a fellow Missouri rancher, a favor-able eating experience was exactly why he began focusing on breeding tenderness into his cattle. “It was an accident, really,” says Rogers. “We had a hurt animal that came from a female with a high IGENITY score for tenderness. Those were the best steaks and roasts I’ve had in the past 35 years.”

Since then, Rogers has become what he calls “carcass

conscious;” he’s been using the IGENITY profile to make selec-tion and marketing decisions in his herd for the past six years. “You need to have something to diversify your herd from the competition, and carcass scores, such as tenderness, are desirable traits to select for. We watch the tenderness score and are mindful of it all the time,” he says. “It’s all about producing a quality product for the consumer.”

Dr. DeHaan echoes the sentiment. “There have been a lot of consumer studies that indicate that if people are going to have a bad eating experience it is because of tenderness, or the lack thereof,” he says. “With the comprehensive IGENITY profile, producers may select for carcass traits, for example, balanced with a combination of maternal or growth traits to produce a very efficient herd. The IGENITY profile allows producers to develop a customized program based on their individual ranch goals. Regardless of herd size, IGENITY has a product for every type of producer.”

“Times have changed,” says Burbank. “Producers need to look to the future. If you’re not using DNA technology in your herd, you’re going to be left behind.”

To get started, producers can order sample collection kits by contacting their IGENITY sales representative, call 1-877-443-6489 or visit www.igenity.com/beef. Results will be returned to producers several weeks after samples are received. Sample collection can be done at any time or age; however, collecting samples when animals are already being pro-cessed may be the most convenient. Planning ahead will ensure the information will be available in time to make selection deci-sions and provide results at production sales.

®IGENITY is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2011 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved.

IGENITY® Profile Helps Producers Make Critical Ranch Decisions

“Through the use of DNA technology, such as the comprehensive IGENITY® profile, producers are taking advantage of an opportunity to accel-erate the genetic prog-ress of their herd.”

Dr. Kevin DeHaan


Champion & Top Selling Bull at $8,000 was GTWY Eclipse 017X 1CM, consigned by Gateway Genetics, Pierce, NE.

Champion Pen of Three Bulls from Wilson Cattle Company,

Cloverdale, IN sold for over $4,000 per head.

Sale management by:

Alan Sears(970) 454-3986 (office) • (970) 396-7521 (cell)

[email protected]

For more information, or to consign, please contact Sears Marketing Services or the ACA.

Stan Comer, CEO or Tyler Humphrey, Dir. of Marketing(816) 431-2808 • [email protected]

[email protected]

$2,000 in Prize Money to the Sale Champions!Dig deep and consign a great one! Be a part of the Premier

ACA Sale Event at the “Super Bowl” of cattle shows.

Grilled Southwest Steaks with Sunset Salad

Ingredients:2 beef eye round steaks, cut 1 inch thick (8 ounces each)

Marinade:1/3 c fresh lime juice2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp steak seasoning blend2 tsp finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Sunset Salad:2 small ears corn, husked2 large yellow, orange and/or red bell pep-pers, cut lengthwise in half1 medium tomato, chopped1 Tbsp olive oil Instructions:1. Combine Marinade ingredients in small

bowl. Cover and refrigerate 2 table-spoons for Sunset Salad. Place beef steaks and remaining marinate in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.

2. Place corn and bell peppers on grid over medium, ash covered coals; grill peppers, covered, 15 to 20 minutes (over me-dium heat on preheated gas grill, 15 to 20 minutes) and corn 20 to 25 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 20 to 25 minutes) or until tender, turning occasionally. Remove; set aside to cool slightly.

3. Add 3 to 4 additional briquettes to each side of fire grate to main-tain medium heat, if necessary. Remove steaks from marinade; dis-card marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 13 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 17 to 19 minutes) for medium rare (145oF)) doneness, turn-ing occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, to prepare Sunset Salad, chop bell peppers and cut corn kernels from cobs; place in medium bowl. Add tomato. Whisk reserved marinade and oil in small bowl until blended. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat.

5. Carve steaks into thin slices. Serve with salad.Recipe from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

Recipe Corner

ACA National Sale Consignment Deadline – Oct. 1

Contact Tyler Humphrey, ACA Director of Marketing & Performance,

to consign. 816.431.2808 or

[email protected]


Selling 45 show heifer prospects, 10 show and herd bull prospects, 10 show steer prospects, 25 bred spring calving cows, 20 bred heifers, 30 frozen embryos, 5 confirmed

ET pregnancies & 2 ET flushes

Angus • Hereford • CHiAngus • CHimAine • mAineTAiners

WCC Struttin 406X – A lethal show and donor prospect sired by Doctor Who and out of the 2001 Reserve National Champion Charolais Female who was the dam of the 2010 Grand Composite Heifer of the National Junior Charolais Show and 2007 Grand Steer at The Heart of it All, plus is the grandmother of the 2008, 2009 & 2010 National Champion Chi Bulls. Sells Sept. 11!

WCC Tephlon Don 411X – This powerful November herd bull and show bull prospect is sired by Four Roses Destination 2CA, the 2009 National Champion Chiangus Bull, and out of a top Wilson Angus donor, WCC Mignonne F34. She is the dam of winners like Supreme Bull Overall Breeds at the 2008 World Beef Expo, Reserve grand Angus Heifer at the 2011 Ft. Worth Stock Show and Reserve Grand Champion Heifer Overall Breeds at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Show. Selling one-half interest and possession after his show career.

WCC Mignonne 410Y – This lethal April daughter is sired by the 2009 National Champion Chiangus Bull Four Roses Destination 2CA and out of WCC Mignonne F34, dam of winners such as the 2010 Grand Champion Chi Bull at the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic, 2009 Reserve Grand Champion Angus Bull at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and the 2006 Champion Angus Steer at the IN State Fair. Selling one-half interest in this powerful female.

WCC Hollow Tip 409Y – This powerful herd, promotional and show bull is sired by WCC Gunsmoke 1CM, the 2009 & 2008 National Champion Chi Bull, and 2009 Grand Champion at Ft. Worth, and out of the WCC & Garrenn Cattle Co. CTR Success 300P donor. One-half interest and possession after the 2011 North American sells.

WCC Super Baldie 400Y Toots – This powerful heifer is a daughter of WRL Rocky 17P, the 2005 & 2006 Grand Champion Chi Bull at the Indiana State Fair, and her dam is a Carney Man out of a DB Grand Slam. This is a unique outcross pedigree combining Chiangus, Simmy, Maine & Hereford genetics. 400Y is a top donor prospect .

WCC Sweet Smoking Success 408Y – A top show prospect sired by the two-time National Champion WCC Gunsmoke 365T and out of the CTR Success 300P donor. She sells Sept. 11, along with a full sister and a full brother!

Sale Time: 1 p.m. EDT • Wilson Cattle Co. – Cloverdale, IN

Many more great show and cow prospects will sell on Sept. 11. Make sure to visit our website, www.wilsoncattlecompany.com to see updated photos.

Over the past 10 years WCC had exhibited 8 National Champion Chiangus & Chi Bulls, 3 Reserve National Champion Chiangus and Chi Bulls & 1 National Champion Chiangus Female. WCC was also named the Premier

Breeder & Exhibitor of the 2009 & 2010 ACA National Shows


WCCWILSON CATTLE COMPANYAngus • Hereford • Chiangus • Chimaine8911 S. Meridian Line Rd. • Cloverdale, IN 46120 • www.wilsoncattlecompany.comOffice: (765) 653-2402 • Fax (765) 653-2404 • Bill Wilson: (765) 720-2715 • Chad Wilson: (765) 719-0730Priscilla Wilson: (765) 720-5299 • Brian Orth: (812) 241-2553 • Dustin Albers: (714) 742-0673

WCC Fog Advisory 1CM – 2010-2011 ACA All-American; 2009-2010 ACA All-American; 2010 National Champion Chi Bull, North American ACA National Show; 2011 & 2010 Grand Champion Chi Bull, Ft. Worth Stock Show; 2010 Grand Champion Chi Bull, Indiana State Fair; 2009 Senior Bull CAlf Champion, North American ACA National Show & Indiana State Fair. Purchased by Stan Clamme, Hartford City, IN in our 2010 sale.

WCC Exact Science 350X – 2010-2011 ACA All-American; 2011 Grand Champion Chiangus Bull, Ft. Worth Stock Show; 2010 Early Junior Bull Calf Champion, North American ACA National Show.Purchased in our 2010 sale by Clarahan Farms, Harper, IA; Gold Buckle Cattle Servces, West Salem, IL; Chad Hudgins, Millsap, TX; Lazy SB Cattle Co., West, TX; Jared Schmidt, Mt. Vernon, IL; & Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd., Millsap, TX

Check out what these past WCC sale features have done!!!

WCC Miss Rattle 354X – 2011 Reserve Grand Champion Chi Female, Ft. Worth Stock Show Junior Show; 2011 Early Junior Heifer Calf Champion, Ft. Worth Stock Show Open Show. Purchased by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN

WCC Struttin 395W – 2010-2011 ACA All-American; 2010 Senior Heifer Calf Champion at North American ACA National Show, Indiana State Fair & National Junior Chi Show; 2011 Senior Heifer Calf Champion Ft. Worth Stock Show; 2011 Class Winner KY Beef Expo. Purchased by Hunter Hamilton, Heltonville, IN

WCC Struttin 387X – 2010 Late Junior Heifer Calf Champion North American ACA National Show; 2011 Class Winner Tennessee Beef Agribition. Purchased by Young Brothers, Springville, TN

WCC Exact Change 352X – 2010 Reserve Early Junior Bull Calf Champion North American ACA National Show. Purchased by Mallory Holder, Bay Springs, MS

View the sale catalog online at www.angusjournal.com or contact WCC to receive a printed copy.


Saturday - October 22nd

Bushy Park Farm - Steve Robinson, Owner 40281 260th Street • Mitchell, SD 57301 •Fax: 605-996-0721

Toll Free: 888-502-7322 • On-line at: www.bpfcc.comCory Thomsen, General Manager, 605-730-2397Riley Laber, Show Barn Manager, 605-999-2560

Stephanie Steck, Marketing, 402-680-1254

Saturday - October 22nd At the Farm, Mitchell, South Dakota• The best set of show heifers we can assemble• A stout set of our best bred females• Select set of our top end donors• Pictures & video online at bpfcc.com• Offering our best set yet!!!

Res. Div II MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals Champion Div II MaineTainer, 2011 Jr NationalsRes. Div II Champion Chi, 2011 Jr Nationals Res. Div V MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals Grand Champion MaineTainer, 2011 She’s A Lady

Champion Div. II Maine, 2011 Jr NationalsChampion Div. III MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals Grand Champion MaineTainer, 2011 Jr Nationals

Res. Grand Champion Chi, 2011 Jr NationalsGrand Champion Simmental, 2011 Jr Nationals

To each & every junior exhibitor during this years Junior National Show, we say congratulations! To

the AMAA staff & all those who help coordinate the event we thank you for all of your work to make it such a success!


Board Minutes

ACA Board of Directors Minutes Platte City, Mo.April 1-2, 2011

The ACA board of directors met on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the ACA Head-quarters, Platte City, MO.

The meeting was called to order by President Melroe at 9:11 a.m. CDT.

ACA board members present included Clarahan, Culp, Esch, Higgins, Johnson, Melroe, Miller, Pittman, Schrick, Sheets and Stopple and ACA staff members Comer and T. Winter. Absent board members included Hossle (who was enroute.)

Officer Reports:The secretary’s report was presented.

Schrick moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Esch. Motion carried.

Comer presented the treasurer’s report on behalf of Hossle. Miller moved to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.

The meeting recessed briefly for Heather to capture a photograph of the board.

The meeting reconvened at 9:39 a.m. Chairman Melroe accepted additions to the agenda.

Old Business:Miller reviewed the current rules for

registering Chiangus, specifically as related to breeding up composites to Chiangus. (i.e. breeding up to Chiangus by breeding out blood from any breed other than Chianina and Angus.) Mill-er’s interpretation of the original deci-sion of the board (to remove the CAX designation) was to allow the breeding up of composites to Chiangus. Miller’s suggestion is to add Chimaine to the list of composites from which Chiangus may be bred up. Miller believes that the intent of the original board was to

include Chimaine in the list of compos-ites. (Miller’s notes include Chimaine in the list.)

The current registration rule reads as follows:

C. COMPOSITE BREEDS1. Chiangus – ACA cattle known as

“Chiangus” are eligible for registration based upon any mating between Chi-anina, Chiangus, Red Chiangus, Angus or Red Angus, registered with the American Angus Association, American Red Angus Association or the ACA, as a *Foundation “F” parent which results in a black (white allowed on the under-line only) polled, or scurred offspring that contains no more than 6.25% of another breed may be registered as a Chiangus. Animals designated as *Commercial “C” will not be allowed in Chiangus registrations. *Scurs or scur tissue cannot be altered or removed (surgically or otherwise) from Chi-angus born after January 1, 1992.

Schrick moved to table the discus-sion until the afternoon, seconded by Clarahan. Motion carried.

Committee Appointments by Com-mittee Chairs:

Melroe requested that all committee chairs complete their committee assignments and provide him with a complete list of committee members along with their contact information, by the end of April.

Staff Reports:Tanner Winter presented the most

current ACA Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy as updated by Chuck Madaris and Tanner Winter. Consid-erable discussion ensued regarding required testing for AI Sires and Donor Females.

Tanner Winter reviewed the ACA Sponsored Sale Policy for genetic

abnormalities tests.Johnson moved to table the Genetic

Abnormality Testing Policy and the ACA Sponsored Sale Policy issues to the afternoon. Seconded by Pittman. Motion carried.

Tanner also reviewed the issue of registering cattle (primarily females) who are currently in our herdbook as “Commercial” in order to increase the percentage of Chianina blood in her progeny. To dispense with this issue, Culp and Miller co-moved, Stopple sec-onded that:

“Any changes made to the pedigree of a sire or dam after any offspring have been registered, will incur a $1000 correction fee assessed to the owner of the parent animal, with parentage verification. The certificate of any off-spring that have previously been regis-tered will be corrected by sending the original certificate to the ACA, with the accompanying correction fee.”

Motion carried unanimously.Samantha Winter updated the

board on collection status. Seventeen accounts were sent to collections in February, four of which have now been paid. Thirty (30) accounts have gone through the collection process and have now been sent to a collection agency. In total, $10,150 in old debt has now been collected.

The ACA website has been rede-signed and is more user-friendly.

The Board appreciates the e-blasts that the staff have been sending out.

Heather will be sending press releases to livestock publications with the policy change regarding the 6.25% minimum Chianina blood required for all calves born on or after January 1, 2012, in order participate in ACA Spon-sored shows or sales.

Samantha reviewed the on-line regis-tration process.


Heather Counts reported that the Junior Board met at the ACA Headquar-ters the last weekend in February. Plans for the Junior National are progressing well. Heather and the AMAA staff met with VitaFerm last week with a proposal for being a corporate sponsor. We received $4,000 from the UMB Bank (Kemper Foundation) in support of this event. A total of $20,000 has been raised. Commercial space is nearly sold out. Bedding is $50 per head, which includes bedding in the barn and at tie-outs. Entries are $40 per head. Wayne and Barb Ohlrichs are sponsoring the heifer for the all-around champion. This will be a $2,500 credit toward the pur-chase of a heifer calf of the exhibitor’s choice, in Ohlrichs’ fall, 2012 sale. All contests are separate, with the excep-tion of the judging contest. The banquet will be combined and will be held on Thursday evening on site.

The Charolais Jr. National will be held at the same time and facility. However, their format is entirely different with more leadership conferences rather than leadership contests. With the exception of opening ceremonies, the Charolais Jr. National will be separate.

The ACA Building re-dedication will be held on Wednesday evening. The “ACA Garage Sale” will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the cook-out beginning at 6:30 p.m. The ACA Board will serve the meal. Clarahan Farms will be bringing the hamburger for the cook-out.

Heather reviewed the new require-ment for contest participation for the Jr. National. “In order to exhibit either a heifer, steer or bull, each junior must participate in at least three of the fol-lowing contests: Stockman’s, Quiz Bowl, Speech, Salesmanship, Judging or Team Fitting.”

Hossel arrived as meeting was recessed for lunch at 12:18 p.m.

Meeting was reconvened at 1:35 p.m.

Old Business: (resumed)

Items tabled from the morning session were revisited.

Tanner Winter distributed two options for the ACA Sponsored Sale Policy. These include:

Option A:• The ACA requires sale animals

consigned to ACA sponsored sales to be tested for genetic abnormalities of which they are identified as suspect.

• A suspect animal has an ancestor that has tested positive as a carrier for one or more known genetic abnor-malities and no DNA test has been performed within the direct lineage to that ancestor (that is a known carrier) to clear the animal in question of this status.

Option B:• Available test results and status

of sale animals shall be presented at the time of sale. Any buyer of untested lots does so with the awareness that testing has not been conducted with the inherent risk of the lot being a carrier of a genetic abnormality. The ACA is not liable for such purchases in the case that the lot is later found to be such a carrier.

Miller moved, Sheets seconded that the ACA adopt Option B. Motion carried.

Tanner Winter distributed the new ACA Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy, which reads as follows:

American Chianina Association (ACA)Genetic Abnormality Testing Policy

1. Designation of Abnormalities with Monitor Status

It shall be the policy of the ACA to provide its member owners with as accurate information as possible regarding the status of known, recog-nized or scientifically suspected genetic abnormality. Subject to accepted and commercially feasible scientific proce-dures and technologies and depending on the severity of the abnormality at issue, the ACA shall attempt to elimi-

nate or reduce, to the extent feasible, the introduction or continuation of such genetic abnormalities in the ACA reg-istry without knowledge or awareness.

Recognizing the wide range of breeds included in animals eligible for registry in the ACA herd book and the potential introduction of genetic abnormali-ties from those sources the ACA will establish a listing of abnormalities to be monitored in animals and their progeny registered in the ACA herd book. From time to time, as needed, the Board of Directors will update the “Monitor” status to genetic defects of concern to ACA members. Testing requirements as outlined below will become effective once this status has been assigned.

2. Required Testing Populations:A) A.I. Sires As of July 1, 2011:• ACA registered A.I. sires will be

required to be tested for genetic abnor-malities recognized as monitor status by the ACA based on breed makeup before calves will be registered in herds outside that of the current owner, unless they are Expected Free by Pedi-gree (XX-EFP).

• If the AI Sire is not a registered ACA sire but is registered with another association, the sire’s status for breed relevant genetic abnormalities must be known according to their breed makeup as outlined below.

• If AI sire has Angus genetics – AM, NH, and CA status required

• If AI sire has Maine-Anjou genetics – TH and PHA status required

• If AI sire has Shorthorn genetics – TH and PHA status required

• “status” meaning free by test, expected free by pedigree, suspect or unknown with validation from respec-tive breed association.

• The right to require subsequent testing based on current status is reserved by the ACA staff

• If AI sire is not registered or has a parent that is not registered with any

Board Minutes (continued)


association and thereby “commercial” – AM, NH, CA, TH, and PHA testing is required regardless of breed makeup or combination.

These requirements are in addition to the long standing requirement of DNA parent validation of A.I. sires.

Both the abnormality testing and parent validation testing are at the expense of the bull owner.

B) Donor Females Embryo donor dams currently regis-

tered in the ACA Herd book will only be required to be tested for genetic defect of which they have been identified as being a Suspect (XX-S).

If the embryo donor dam is not registered in the ACA herd book but is registered with another association, the donor will subject to test genetic abnor-malities according to their breed asso-ciation requirements or with validation from their respective breed association that such requirements have been met.

If donor is not registered with any association and thereby “commercial” – testing for AM, NH, CA, TH, and PHA is required regardless of breed makeup or combination.

These requirements are in addition to the long standing requirement of DNA parent validation of donor females.

Both the abnormality testing and parent validation testing are at the expense of the donor animal’s owner.

C) ClonesVerification of clone status is

required through DNA sample submis-sion to approved lab for testing.

Once proven to be a clone, genetic abnormality status of the animal in which the DNA originated from shall be assigned to the clone.

These requirements are in addition to the long standing requirement of DNA parent validation of clone animals.

Parent validation testing are at the expense of the clone animal’s owner.

3. Testing of Influential Sires• The ACA will, in an ongoing effort to

evaluate the risk in the ACA herd book, test a sampling of influential sires as a risk assessment tool at the expense of the ACA.

• Influential sires are identified annu-ally as the top 25 sires for ACA registra-tions in each of the Chianina, Chiangus, Chimaine, Chiford and Red Chiangus Registry for each fiscal year.

• Sires to be tested must have regis-trations from multiple herds and have sired at least 20 animals for that year.

• Suspect status and subsequent testing requirements may be assigned to a pedigree if a “Carrier” animal or an “Afflicted” animal is identified out of a parent verified pedigree.

• The ACA reserves the right to conduct testing on influential AI sires for genetic abnormalities in which they are expected free by pedigree (XX-EFP) for at the expense of the ACA.

4. Breeds of Inclusion and InterestGenetic abnormalities will be des-

ignated a two letter code. If testing is required on an animal:

Table 1 contains the Genetic defects recognized as Monitor Status by the ACA, their respected breed of origin, and the initial test date. The breed makeup of an animal required to test will dictate those defects in which testing will be required.

Table 2 contains abnormalities moni-tored according to breed of origin and their respective initial test date in which the ACA reserves the right to require testing for.

5. Official Designations on Regis-tration Certificates and other Animal Records

The ACA will initiate a genotype des-ignation scheme for DNA tested cattle and non-tested cattle at risk of being a carrier. These designations will appear as part of the animal’s record in all doc-umentation available to ACA members and other interested parties.

Actual Genotype designations (where XX is a two character abnor-mality code):

1. XX-FT = free by DNA test 2. XX-C = an animal that is deter-

mined to be a carrier by DNA test or is a confirmed parent of an afflicted progeny

3. XX-A = abnormality afflicted animal (homozygous recessive)designation for an animal, entered in the ACA herd book for parentage and official record reasons, reported to the ACA, diag-nosed with the abnormality represented and parent verified. Parents would receive the XX-Carrier designation.

Inferred Genotype designations (where XX is a two character abnor-


Breed Genetic Abnormality Code Test As Of Angus ArthrogryposisMultiplex AM Dec.1,2009Angus NeuropathicHydrocephalus NH Dec.1,2009Angus ContracturalArchnodactyly CA Oct.24,2010Maine-Anjou/ PulmonaryHypoplasia PH Dec.1,2009Shorthorn withAnasarcaMaine-Anjou TibialHemimelia TH Dec.1,2009Shorthorn

Table 1. Abnormalities with Monitor Status

Breed Genetic Abnormality Code Test As Of Hereford Hypotrichosis HT Dec.1,2009Hereford IdiopathicEpilepsy IE Dec.1,2009RedAngus Osteopetrosis OS Dec.1,2009Limousin Protoporphyria PT Dec.1,2009

Table 2. Abnormalities with Monitor Status related to other breeds


mality code):1. XX-EFP = expected free by pedi-

gree; both parents are free of abnor-mality by test or expected themselves to be free by pedigree

2. XX-S – designated on cattle with an ancestor with a XX-C designa-tion or with a abnormality where no definitive ancestor has been identified as the initial pedigree source of the abnormality and in either case there is no intervening “Free” animal. This indicates the animal is a “Suspect” carrier until either a “Free” test result is submitted on an intervening pedigree animal or the animal itself has a test result submitted.

a. As of August 2009 no animal has been identified in the Red Angus breed as the ancestor where the mutation occurred causing the OS genetic abnor-mality. All Red Angus animals will be designated with an OS-S status until an OS-Free animal is found within the pedigree.

3. XX-U – designation for animal with unknown parentage and/or untested lineage.

Inferred designations will be replaced with an actual genotype designation when an animal is DNA tested.

6. Testing Laboratories The ACA will maintain a list of labo-

ratories that can test cattle for each ‘Monitor’ status abnormality and will accept results from those labs.

Animals must be identified by regis-tration number at the time the sample is submitted for testing.

Breeders should be aware that ACA’s official lab for parentage, Igenity, pro-vides abnormality testing services and if disputes occur that would require DNA parent verification of a sample it may be more cost effective for breeders to have the abnormality testing done at Igenity.

7. Testing and Shipping Fees: Any DNA abnormality testing costs

(including the diagnostic test, sample

collection, preparation and shipping) associated with animals in any ACA members herd will be done exclusively at the expense of the member (unless animal falls into point 3. Testing of influential sires). A commercial pro-ducer (ACA non-member) that reports an abnormal calf (as outlined in section 8 of this policy) may be eligible for partial or full reimbursement of par-entage testing costs. Abnormal calves reported by commercial producers, who’s gross pathology indicates a novel defect or one not previously moni-tored by ACA through this policy and has an ACA registered sire, may have parentage validated by DNA testing at the request and expense of the ACA. The request for parentage testing and funding approval will be made by the ACA Board of Directors or a designated staff member assigned such discretion. The ACA may also provide funding to pay shipping charges associated with transport of the affected calf’s carcass to the ACA’s designated diagnostic vet-erinary laboratory.

8. Abnormal Calf ReportingIt is the duty of ACA members who

become aware of an unusual physical abnormality, either in an animal regis-tered with the ACA or in an offspring of an animal registered with the ACA, to notify the Executive Director of the ACA by e-mail or phone as soon as possible. Working with the Executive Director or other staff member designated by the Executive Director, the member may be required to take specific steps to best position the ACA and the member to preserve as much information about the situation as possible to aid in the scientific determination of the origin of the defect. Commercial producers utilizing ACA registered parents as breeding stock who produce abnormal progeny are also encouraged to contact the ACA to assist in resolu-tion and determination of the cause of the abnormality. If a member or

veterinarian employed by the member has questions as to whether or not the abnormality is severe enough to warrant such contact, should contact the Executive Director of the ACA at once to discuss and resolve the matter. Disclosure is always the best policy. Disclosure is especially important in the case in which abnormality appears in multiple animals in the herd or the member or consulting veterinarian are unable to identify a non-genetic cause for the abnormality.

Producers are encouraged to com-plete an official ‘ACA Abnormal Calf Report’ and photograph or video the affected animal as soon as possible. Additionally, the owner or member should contact the ACA at once for further instructions. These instructions may include the collection of various tissues including blood for use in parent validation and the development of a pathology report by the ACA’s des-ignated veterinary diagnostic patholo-gist.

9. Breeder Awareness The ACA will use its best efforts to

alert members of potential carriers in their herd and will continue educational programs to assist breeders in their efforts to eliminate the ‘monitored‘ abnormalities. However, the ACA assumes no liability for overlooking potential carriers or inadvertently naming potential carriers that may in fact not be carriers in member herds.

Staff will assist breeders in devel-oping cost effective plans to test cattle, i.e. testing an old Angus suspect cow and finding her to be clean could elimi-nate the necessity of testing progeny and grand progeny.

10. EthicsThe ACA considers it an unethical

practice to offer for sale a breeding animal or semen from an animal which is known to carry a deleterious genetic factor as defined by ACA without first informing the potential buyer or buyers



of this fact. Any advertising, descriptive materials or pedigree initiated by the owner of a proven carrier or a potential carrier of a detrimental genetic factor as defined by ACA shall include a state-ment defining the deleterious factor or factors which the animal in question possesses. Any effort to conceal such information is considered to be equally unethical.

Miller moved, Stoppel seconded, to accept the drafted ACA Genetic Abnor-mality Testing Policy as revised. Motion carried. This policy is goes into effect on July 1, 2011.

Staff Reports: (resumed)Tanner Winter reported on the NCBA

Trade Show, held in Denver. Weather hurt the attendance. The booth was well-received. Winter recommends that we participate in the next NCBA, which will be held in Nashville.

Committee Reports:Promotion, Benefit & Marketing:Culp & Sheets are working on com-

pleting the committee membership. The committee will meet at the Junior National. There will not be a “Star Span-gled Fund Raiser” held in conjunction with the 2011 Junior National.

Junior & Youth Programs:The Junior National Fundraiser will

be held at the Banquet of the Junior National. Heather and Ken will coor-dinate the fundraiser, with input and support from the ACA Board as well as breeders and ACA members.

Staff Reports:Comer presented the ACA Year in

Review and the ACA: Future.

ACA Year in ReviewThe three year business plan began

in May 2010 with the projected budget for the 2010 – 2011 fiscal year. This was an aggressive budget calling for an $80,000 improvement over the pre-

vious year. As of the end of February 2011 with ten months completed we are showing a net profit of $20,482.00 Some changes resulting in this improvement have been retaining a new CPA firm to prepare our audit and nego-tiating the printing costs of the ACJ, of which both resulted in about a 50% savings compared to previous costs. I firmly believe that with innovative member services, marketing and youth programs combined with expense control efficiencies that we can realize steady progress as an association. The US cowherd inventory is at the lowest point in 50 years so the competition among breed associations is extremely strong. We set an aggressive goal to increase our registration revenue by $30,000 this year and at the end of 10 months we are at a net increase of $13,000. This is a positive indicator given the US cowherd numbers. I still believe we have more potential for growth from within our own mem-bership if members will register and transfer more of the calves they raise and sell.

The formation of the Junior and Youth Programs Committee is the first step to lay the foundation for new innovative programs and growth for the AJCA. An outside contribution was obtained to fund scholarship awards for the AJCA Membership Drive to be given at the 2011 NJHS. We have initiated a new feature article section in the ACJ to feature junior members, their interests, projects and involvement in the AJCA. We hope this will help to inspire other youth to become more involved in our junior programs and increase their reading of the ACJ.

We have worked to improve the com-munication and networking avenues between our seed stock producers and commercial cattlemen by increasing the distribution of our Commercial Journal and information pertaining to the ACA BEEF DERBY to more

Livestock Auction facilities, County Ag Agents and feedlot / food service industry. We took our promotion efforts to the national level by participating in the trade show at the NCBA convention Denver and giving our ACA Booth a new more innovative look to help promote our association and cattle. We have also started a Chianina Breeder as well as a Chi-influenced commercial pro-ducer feature article section in the ACJ to show the networking opportunities that exist between our breeders, their bull customers and the feeders / food service industry.

Initial meetings to research the devel-opment of an ACA Foundation have been completed with Keith Hicklin, ACA legal Counsel and Todd Karlin, CPA. I am currently reviewing the structure of the Angus Foundation and the Ozark Empire Youth Foundation to give us more insight for the proper structure for an effective ACA Foundation start up.

The ACA property issue took a dif-ferent course shortly after February last year. The ACA board elected to remodel and re-landscape our existing Headquarters as opposed to selling and rebuilding. The project was completed on budget and on time. The 1570 sq. feet of excess office space is yet to be leased. We have advertised in Platte City and Kansas City. The space is cur-rently on Craig’s List being updated twice a week. We contacted a commer-cial real estate broker to lease the space for us. However, the broker wanted a property management fee in addition to their commission (6% for term of the lease.) The broker was not retained.

With consistent and positive direction from the board of directors and a well-motivated staff I strongly believe we will continue to make forward progress in providing membership services and marketing tools to help our association membership enhance our operations as well as meet and exceed our goals and



objectives.Higgins suggested lowering the

asking price for rent for the new suite of offices in order to get it leased. The current asking price is $1500, including utilities, for the suite of six offices. Higgins suggested reducing the asking price for the rent is $1000 for a year’s lease.

Meeting was recessed at 3 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 3:20 p.m.

Staff Reports: (resumed)Heather Counts shared a request

from a breeder who would like to exhibit a Best Six Head entry if owned by exhibitor. Currently, the rule requires that the cattle must be owned by exhibitor. Request was for the class to be renamed as “Best Six Head Bred or Owned by Exhibitor.” This issue was referred to the Show & Sale Committee.

New Business: Miller reported that the ACA Board

of Directors made an $800 purchase in the SW Chianina Association Benefit Auction at Fort Worth. Any director who would like to make a contribution toward this purchase is encouraged to do so.

Miller moved, Hossle seconded, that the board go into executive session at 3:27 p.m. Motion carried.

Johnson moved, Pittman seconded, that we adjourn executive session at 4:51 p.m. Motion carried.

Schrick moved, Hossle seconded, that the board extend an employment agreement (not a contract) at the same salary, plus a monthly travel allowance of $500, plus a credit card for travel expenses. (Travel between Ardmore, OK and Platte City, MO are not allow-able expenses.)

Committee Reports: (resumed)Budget Committee:Hossle reported that at the conclu-

sion of the fiscal year, when final year-end numbers are available, he will travel

to Platte City to work with the CEO to prepare the budget for the next fiscal year.

Building & Grounds:Esch reported that we need two

wheel barrow loads of dirt at the corner of the building next to the retaining wall to divert water away from the air con-ditioning units. Esch also purchased a case of epoxy to seal the cracks in the concrete floor.

Old Business: (resumed)Chiangus Rules for Registration: Hossle presented his viewpoint

which would not allow the breeding up of cattle from Chimaine, or Chiford cattle to Chiangus.

This issue is tabled, once again, until Saturday morning.

The ACA Board meeting will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, June 29 in Kemper Arena.

Higgins moved, Clarahan seconded, that the meeting recess for the day. Meeting recessed at 5:18 p.m.

The ACA board of directors recon-vened on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the ACA Headquarters, Platte City, MO.

The meeting was reconvened by President Melroe at 9:49 a.m. CDT.

ACA board members present included Clarahan, Culp, Esch, Higgins, Hossle, Johnson, Melroe, Miller, Pittman, Schrick, and Stopple and CEO Comer. Absent board members included Sheets.

Old Business: (revisited)Chiangus Rules for Registration: Culp moved that Chiangus, Red Chi-

angus and Chiford rules for registration allow for breeding up from another Chianina composite. Seconded by Higgins. After considerable discussion, Culp called for the question. A division of the house was called. Those in favor included: Schrick, Stopple, Johnson, Pittman, Miller, Higgins & Culp. Those opposed included: Clarahan, Esch and

Hossle. Motion carried 7 to 3.The ACA staff will contact the com-

puter programmer to instruct them to register cattle with less than 6.25% Maine Anjou blood as “Chianina.”

Committee Reports:ABRS LLC Committee:Melroe had no report. However,

Melroe and Hossle will develop a pricing structure and report at the June meeting.

Recognition Committee:Schrick is working on the committee

roster. Terry Comer has agreed to serve.

Culp moved that the ACA recognize Don Esch with a special award for his work on getting the ACA Buildling renovated and that this recognition take place at the ACA Building rededication to be held on Wednesday, June 29. Sec-onded by Clarahan. Motion carried.

Show & Sale Committee:Higgins reported on the national

sale. John has communicated with Kevin Mears regarding a contract for managing the national sale at the North American in 2011. A letter from Kevin Mears along with a projected budget, based in part from the 2010 expenses was shared. Higgins will come to the June meeting with a recommendation regarding the national sale.

Miller presented the Updated Judge’s List for consideration by the board. Additions and deletions were made to the list. Hossle moved, Schrick sec-onded, that the ACA accept the revised ACA Judge’s List.

Comer reported that there is still one lot to collect on from the national sale. The sale manager paid the consignor for the lot and is proceeding with col-lection proceedings. The commission for the Denver sale was 19.2%.

Genetic Abnormality Committee: (resumed)

Comer reported for T. Winter who made these recommendations:

1. Fullbloods would be “Expected



Free by Pedigree” for genetic abnormal-ities for which we are currently testing.

2. Chiangus with no “Other” breed or with a “Documented Foundation Cow” in their pedigree would be classified as “Expected Free by Pedigree” for TH and PHA.

Miller moved, seconded by Pittman, to accept these recommendations. Motion carried.

Old Business: (resumed)Reclassifying Chimaine cattle as

Chianina:A spirited discussion was held

regarding the name of the Chianina composite that includes Maine Anjou blood. One suggestion was to simply call them “Chianina” with another sug-gestion to call them “Chianina Hybrid.” The board decided to table this dis-cussion and include it on the agenda for the annual meeting to be held in conjunction with the national show in Louisville.

The board will consider dropping the January meeting. This will be deter-mined at the November reorganiza-tional meeting.

Hossle moved, Schrick seconded that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,Ken Culp, III, Secretary

ACA Board of Directors Minutes Conference CallMay 24, 2011

The ACA board of directors met on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, via conference call.

The meeting was called to order by President Melroe at 8:04 p.m. CDT.

ACA board members present included Culp, Esch, Higgins, Johnson, Melroe, Miller, Pittman, Schrick, Sheets and Stopple and ACA staff member Comer. Absent board members

included Clarahan and Hossle.Comer informed the board that the

South West Stock Show has changed their premium book information dead-line to June 1. Therefore, the judge’s selection needs to be made prior to the meeting held at the Junior National.

The recommendation from the show and sale committee included:

Jr. Show - Brad WinegardnerOpen Show – Tyler MelroeSecond choice for both shows – Brad

McCurryMiller moved to add Brad McCurry to

the approved judge’s list, seconded by Higgins, motion carried.

Chairman Melroe informed the group that Tyler Melroe would be out of the country during the show, and therefore Esch moved to move McCurry to the Open Show judge. Seconded by Sheets. Motion carried.

Higgins moved to nominate Brad Winegardner as the Jr. Show judge, seconded by Schrick. Motion carried.

Miller moved to nominate Tyler Cates as the second choice for both shows, seconded by Sheets. Motion carried.

National Western Pen Show judge’s nominations from the Show & Sale Committee included:

Todd Herman, first choiceKyle Coyler, second choiceSheets moved that nominations be

closed, seconded by Schrick. Motion carried.

Comer updated the board about recent discussions with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, who are interested in leasing our office space. They have five full-time employees and one part-time employee. They would need to build a sound-proof recording booth in order to meet their needs. Additionally, they would like to have access to utilize the main entrance and lobby of the building, as well as our kitchen, during business hours. Higgins suggested that the lobby be open during business hours, with the connecting door to

the rental suite open and unlocked. At the close of business, the front doors would be locked and the connecting door would be locked from our (ACA suite) side of the building.

NAFB also requested to utilize a 12’ x 14’ room in the basement for storage, at no additional charge. Rent was quoted at $10 / sq. ft., which is approxi-mately $1300 / month. NAFB requests a five year lease. The cost of building the sound-proof recording booth will be the responsibility of the NAFB.

Jennifer Roach indicated that she would be receptive to the sharing of the main entrance, lobby and kitchen as requested.

The first and last month’s rent would be required as a deposit. Insurance on the contents of the rental suite is the responsibility of the renter. The ACA will cover utilities, lawn care, and land-scaping. Snow removal costs would be divided.

The Chairman of their Board of Direc-tors will be in Platte City on Thursday for a walk-through. A deal could be struck by the end of the week. The board instructed Comer to proceed and close the deal.

Comer reminded the board that the accountant had completed the end-of-the-year financial report. This was e-mailed to the board at 2:30 p.m. CST today.

Total registrations for the fiscal year were 8,191. $280,000 was projected as income and the actual income was $3XX,XXX.

164 new junior members from 29 dif-ferent states were sold.

Miller reminded the board that the Jr. National fundraiser of providing a semen tank filled with semen and embryos is in need of donations of both embryos and semen. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to this project. Additionally, a credit that can be applied to an upcoming production or calf sale are welcome as well. Heather will send out an e-blast by Friday.



Comer mentioned that Tyler Hum-phrey accepted the position of Director of Marketing and Performance Pro-grams. He will start on June 6. Holly Hiebert has accepted the Administrative / Membership Services Coordinator. She will begin on May 26.

Johnson moved to adjourn, sec-onded by Esch. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m. CST.

Respectfully submitted,Ken Culp, III, Secretary



On The Edge Of Common Senseby Baxter Black, DVM

Our regular goin’-to-the-pasture rig, a one-ton 4-wheel drive ’97 GMC diesel with 256,439 miles, was in the shop. So we brought out the

ol’ standby; a 1969 Ford F-250 ¾ ton 4-speed with split rims and a manual choke. It has a B&W turnover gooseneck ball made during the civil war, I think.

My son hooked up the old Ford to the gooseneck trailer, loaded the horses and went to check the cows. They came back, unhooked the trailer and took a load of trash to the dump with the Ford. I returned from the shop with the Jimmy and backed up to the trailer. In the rear view the trailer’s electric hook-up looked different? On closer exam I could see the male plug was gone and the wires had been stripped! Oh, no. I silently prayed that he’d at least dropped the tailgate before he drove off.

It happens to us all. It’s one of those moments like accidentally drilling a hole in the gas tank, or tightening a bolt till the head breaks off, or thinking “It’ll hold one more cow!”

My Iowa friend Steve has a history of minor colli-sions. It’s always entertaining to ride with him. Some farmers of his caliber paint their company name or logo on the truck door; Agri-Beef or Sky View Farms. Steve’s vehicles are easily recognized by their damaged fenders and tailgates.

I remember staring at the back of his fairly new pickup and asking, “How’s the new gooseneck?” Then I looked closer. It wasn’t just buckled out like someone had tried to pull it up nor down nor in nor out, it was all of the above. It resembled a Tyrannosaurus Rex chew toy!

Turns out he had unhooked the gooseneck, forgot to drop the tailgate and drove off. Next day, tailgate down, he jumped in the cab, glanced in the rear view and backed into the meter pole! He swore someone had moved it while he was in the shop!

A year later he told me he’d gone out to cut hedge posts and left the tailgate down. After cutting and stacking the posts in the bed of the pickup, he climbed in, put it in reverse and backed into a good-sized tree! His story to this day is that it had grown right up behind him while he was cutting!

Last month we pulled out of his circle driveway and he hit a flat-bed trailer that they used to haul their 4-wheelers. I heard a screech, felt a bump and could hear something dragging in the gravel but it was below our field of vision. However, it didn’t seem to slow the truck any.

“I think you hit something,” I said, “Should we stop and check?

“Whatever,” he said, and drove on.

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John Coble, Consultant • (406) 254-2548Scott Coble, Herd Manager • (423) 921-4221Business Office:Old Mills Square • 215W. Broadway St., Ste. D, Rogersville, TN 37857(423) 272- 0225Richard Alan Arnold, President & Manager

Willow Oak Chiangus Ranch

Tennessee

Jan, Jeff & Brandon JohnsonP.O. Box 337

Dunlap, TN 37327Office (423) 949-2434Home (423) 949-3559

email: [email protected]

“Come visit us in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley”

Classic Genetics


Tom Gunn & FamilyR.R. 3, Box 120

Decherd, TN 37324(615) 467-3254

Tennessee Chianina Steer & Heifer Futurity

Woodhaven FarmsSponsor of

John & Debbie Woodroof1264 Young Rd.Lebanon, TN 37090(615) 444-3519

Breeders of Quality Chi Cattle

Graham ChianGus

Pete, Debra, Taylor & Blythe Graham2355 Peavine Firetower Rd.

Crossville, TN 38571(931) 484-4666

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David & Dar LeeHCR 4, Box 93Lockney, TX 79241(806) 652-3824(806) 983-7221 cell

Jered Shipman • Herdsman/Consultant • (806) 983-7226

Jody & ShawndaRt. 2, Box 36

Lockney, TX 79241(806) 652-2383

(806) 983-7225 cell

[email protected]: (806) 652-3738 www.fosterbrosfarms.com

Charles McDonaldRanch Manager/HerdsmanHwy. 281 NorthHico, TX 76457(254) 796-4070 • Fax (254) 796-2330

Fullblood Chianina bulls and femalesalways available.

Call for video.

Keith & Dana SchrickBusiness: (817) 613-0724Cell: (817) 366-6435

Certified Brucellosis & TB Free Herd ID #20020090310

Jason SchrickBusiness: (817) 596-0799

Cell: (817) 366-8511

Shawn Ethridge(940) 328-4723

BW Ethridge(940) 452-1100

Circle E Cattle CompanyMineral Wells, TexasE

Raising Quality Chi Cattle

WesT Virginia

Steve McHaleP.O. Box 302 • Union, WV 24983(304) 772-3389 • (304) 667-1962

[email protected]

Lewisburg & Union, West Virginia

McHale Farms

Land & CattleClub Calf & Chiangus


Chianina FullbloodsRancho La Mesa

(01152) 811-155-6799 (Trabajo)(011521) 818-396-9380 (Movil)[email protected]@skypeAlvarez 430 sur 64000 Monterrey, N.L.Mexico

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HBSC Ms Blackbery 133X 1CAGrand Champion ChiAngus Female, 2011 ACANational Junior Heier Show, Kansas City, Missouri

Shown by Hannah Winegardner, OH. Bred by Holt Bros.

HBSC Ms Ace 201W 2CAGrand Champion ChiAngus Female, 2010 ACANational Junior Heifer Show, Springfield, Illinois

Shown by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, OH. This heifer was a many times champion including Reserve Grand Champion

Female at the NAILE, Louisville, KY. Bred by Holt Bros.

Grand Champion Pen of Three ChianinaFemales, 2011 NWSS

Grand ChampionPen of Three Chianina Females,2010 NWSS

HOLT BROTHERS

Justin Holt: 605.380.5002Jordan, Haleigh & Maggie Holt:

605.380.1209Farm: 605.229.0112

13319 378th Ave.Aberdeen, SD 57401

Holt Brothers proudly feeds and recommends ShowRite.

Friday, December 9, 2011Sioux Falls Regional Livestock, Worthing, SD

Selling bred heifers, show heifer prospects. Flushes and embryos that are sibs

to the matings shown above.

Sale Mangement by,Sears Marketing Services, 970.396.7521

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on exhibiting the Chi Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Division Champion and the

MaineTainer Senior Calf Champion at the 2011 National Junior Heifer Shows!

BPF Princess 413X 1CMSire: Monopoly 1CM

Dam: DCC Countess 73S

Farming Operations2807 Farmersville Johnsville RdFarmersville, OH 45325(937) 696-2588

Gale Long – OwnerTom Hunt – Farm ManagerJoana Brock – Office ManagerDillon Durham, Herdsman

Office – Cattle/Sale Facility5945 OrangeburgNew Paris, OH 45347(937) 696-2588

The 2012 National Junior Heifer Show will be in Lima, Ohio next year. Can’t wait

to see you there!

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