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Chi Commentaryby Stan Comer, CEO

A Busy Fall for the Chianina Breed

ACA Board of DirectorsChairman – Neal Branscum

814 Ard Ridge Rd. • Nancy, KY 42544Cell: (606) 872-5395 • Office: (606) 871-9454

[email protected] Large • Term expires 2010

Vice Chairman – Steve Melroe8005 Hwy 32 • Gwinner, ND 58040

Home: (701) [email protected]

Northwest Region • Term expires 2011

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

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

Southeast Region • Term expires 2011

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


At Large • Term expires 2010

Dennis Clarahan19425 280th Ave • Harper, IA 52231


Northeast Region • Term expires 2012

Don Esch9362 Apache Rd. • Longmont, CO 80504


At-Large • Term expires 2012

John Higgins9845 Statesville Rd. • Watertown, TN 37184



Dwight HossleBox 98, Faulkton, SD 57438



Chuck Madaris232 Cruise Rd. • Hope Hull, AL 36043



Ed Miller8805 Fm 818 • Big Spring, TX 79740



Keith Schrick1624 Ft. Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086

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Brian Sulak1865 FM 2114 • West, TX 76691


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It’s been a fast and furious fall this far! State fairs, production sales, open houses, private treaty sales

and a gathering of Chiangus enthusi-asts in Tennessee have all been really good for Chianina cattle and breeders.

We are putting the finishing touches on the ACA headquarters building and grounds improvement project. I would like to thank the ACA Board of Directors for their proactive action to invest in the future of this great building that has so much history with our Chianina breed. For those of you who have never had the opportunity to visit our headquar-ters, I would like to invite you to do so and for those who have been here, it will be worth the trip back to see all the improvements! We are planning an event during the 2011 NJHS to bring exhibitors and friends up to Platte City one evening to tour your national head-quarters.

We would like to congratulate Heather & Buck Counts on the birth of their new baby girl, Kaelyn, and hope her health continues to improve.

In regard to Chianina Beef, there has been more buzz, inquiries from cattle producers as well as restaurant owners and chefs as to where they can find Fullblood or high-percentage Chianina breeding stock and Chianina beef. Many of these people are familiar with Steak Florentine, which comes only from Chianina cattle. Folks we have a very unique tenderness trait in our cattle and we have a very unique mar-keting opportunity to fill a niche market within the beef industry. I have asked Tanner Winter, Director of Marketing and Performance Programs, to review

and evaluate the research that the ACA commissioned from Texas Tech University in the 1980s that was instru-mental in the development of Key Lite Beef and correlate it to today’s Chianina production to begin the ground floor of identifying a Chianina Branded Beef Product we could market as an asso-ciation. Obviously we will learn from the adversity Key Lite Beef encountered and develop a plan to identify and grow the supply as the demand grows. This could be one of the most exciting and profitable ventures the American Chianina Association has ever pursued. Breeders like Bob Morrow, Gehrke Farms, Byerly Brothers and the original promoters of Key Lite Beef have known for some time about their market and now that our association has a promo-tion and research and development fund to work with, this concept has the potential to become a reality.

Profit potential looks extremely good over the next three to four years for the cow/calf producers who know their input costs, manage production and genetics and have a marketing plan. The national cowherd inventory is at the lowest point in recordable history and beef demand is up 5% for 2010. According to Randy Black, Cattle Fax economist, “We need a few of you to keep a few more heifers. We don’t need a huge expansion, but we need a stable herd with a little bit of upkick. With genetic improvement in the industry contributing to increased market weights, the industry does not need 5 million more cows to meet the antici-pated growth in demand.” But, he said, “We do need 600,000-700,000 more


cows by the end of the decade.”Two items that could have an effect

on this prosperity are corn prices and the proposed GIPSA rule by USDA. If the GIPSA rule passes we could revert back to commoditized prices of the 1970s and 80s when profit margins averaged $2 per head.

All things considered, I believe we are at a pivotal point where we can be proactive as a beef breed associa-

tion with a very unique product and capture a piece of the beef business that will be prosperous for all our members involved. We have excep-tional members, junior members and allied industry friends and it will take a combined effort from all to move the Chianina breed forward!

We have a new look for our National Sale, Banquet and Herdsman Social this year in Louisville. Please check the

schedule and National Show informa-tion to keep informed.

Hope to see you all in Louisville and I hope you take the time to meet and visit with our newest staff members, Samantha Winter, Membership Services Coordinator, and Tanner Winter, Director of Marketing and Performance Programs. You will be energized!

Chi Commentary (continued)

ACA Production Sale Reports

Wilson Cattle Company Production SaleSept. 12, 2010Cloverdale, Ind.

Wilson Cattle Company's "Featuring the Best of Three" annual production sale featured the following breeds: Angus, Hereford and Chianina. The cattle went to 14 states and 3 provinces in Canada. The sale growwed $345,380 and the Chi cattle sold as follows:

Sale Averages:1 Bull – $18,000 ......................$18,00018 Heifer Calves – $90,375 ........$5,0203 Bred Heifers – $6,800 .............$2,2667 Pairs – $23,390 ......................$3,3411 Flush – $3,500 ........................$3,50030 Lots – $142,065 ...................$4,735

Top Selling Lots:Lot 50 – $40,000 – WCC Struttin 395W 1CM – This 11/06/09 daughter sired by CJ Prestige 25T (Angus) and out of WCC Struttin 192P 1CM sold to Hunter Hamilton of Indiana.

Lot 45 – $18,000 for half interest – WCC Exact Science 350X 1CA – This 1/12/10 son of WCC Exact T53 (Angus)

and out of WRL Miss Rattle 107P 2CA was purchased by Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd., Weatherford, Texas; Clarahan Farms, Harper, Iowa; Lazy SB, West, Texas; Chad Hudgins, Millsap, Texas; Gold Buckle Cattle, Illinois; and Jason Schimit, Illinois.

Lot 45A – $8,350 – WCC Miss Rattle 354X 1CA – This 2/2/10 daughter of WCC Exact T53 (Angus) and out of WRL Miss Rattle 107P 2CA sold to Hunter Hamilton of Indiana.

Lot 50A – $8,000 – WCC Struttin 387X 1CM – This 5/9/10 daughter of KF Pre-cision 361 Banjo (Angus) and out of WCC Struttin 192P 1CM sold to Young Brothers of Tennessee.

Lot 45C – $6,500 – WCC Miss Rattle 362X 1CA – This 3/2/10 daughter of WCC Special Design L307 (Angus) and out of WRL Miss Rattle 107P 2CA sold to Lazy SB Ranch, West, Texas.

Lot 49 – $5,250 – WCC Lady Bug Hottie 361X 1CA – This 3/1/10 daughter of WCC Gunsmoke 365T 1CM and out of WCC Lady Bug 366T 1CM sold to Hyatt Show Cattle of Indiana.

Lot 45D – $5,100 – WCC Miss Rattle 388W 1CA – This 10/6/09 daughter of CJ Prestige 25T (Angus) and out of WRL Miss Rattle 107P 2CA sold to Schrick Land & Cattle, Ltd., Weather-ford, Texas.

Lot 55 – $4,350 – WCC Red Riding Hood 378X 1CM– This 4/29/10 daughter of WCC Easy Rider 350U 1CM and out of WCC Super Baldie S502 (F1 AN x HF) sold to Garren Cattle Co. & Hollywood Show Cattle both of Texas.

Lot 54A – $4,000 – WCC Tiny Dancer 371X 2CM – This 3/28/10 daughter of WCC Gunsmoke 365T 1CM sold to KC Buis of Indiana and her dam, Lot 54, WCC Super Baldie 264T 1CM, a 10/10/07 daughter of Hannibal sold for $3,800 to Haines Show Steers of Canada.

Lot 45B – $3,500 – The Right to Flush WRL Miss Rattle 107P 2CA – This exciting lot sold to Four Roses Cattle, Logansport, Ind., and Sheets Chiangus, West Lafayette, Ind.


Chi Performance

When thinking of what to focus my first edito-rial around, there is simply so much to write about. I came to this position as objectively and

unbiased as possible. I was met with more hospitality and inclusion than I ever expected, which is a direct reflectance of the great group of people involved as members, staff and directors of the ACA.

Through my first round of phone conversations and all of those since, one thing is evident; with our variety of operational goals, we all still have a passion for Chianina influenced cattle and their obvious place in the beef industry. The first weeks were intense as Stan and I traveled to state fairs, sales and a meeting with a collec-tive of Chiangus bull breeders in Tennessee. In meeting so many new people, it was apparent how fortunate I was to be talking with such forward thinking breeders. One issue discussed often was the percentage of Chianina in our cattle and what is right or wrong. It is to each their own on what they want in my opinion. However, the vast underlying tone is the desire for higher percentage cattle, although the degree of higher percentage desired varies.

With that said, we have been bombarded in the office with producers of different sizes and locations trying to track down very high percentage Chianina cattle or even Fullbloods! It is somewhat exciting to get more calls every week about our cattle and requesting information on how to get a hold of some. In researching old jour-nals and ads, I kept coming across a cliché, “the best kept secret in the industry”. I am sure that our breeders would like to believe otherwise. In order to get the word out though, there has to be a change in the way we submit information to the ACA. This means turning in performance records on all the cattle we can. In the visit to Willow Oak, Dr. Weaber spoke to us about our EPDs. In this discussion it became evident that our good cattle don’t look as good when their performance records don’t have less desirable cattle to be compared to.

In addition, the ACA beef derby is a great way to get the word out not only on your own cattle but the breed as a whole. We can’t effectively promote the qualities of

our breed until we have the data to back it up. In the big scheme of things, there is good discussion on where we are and the future of Chi influenced cattle which needs to be continued.

I have enjoyed the kindness from everyone I have met and hope to cross paths with those I haven’t in the future. If there is ever anything I can do, don’t hesitate to call.

A Great Start

Hybrid Advantage LogoThe ACA has submitted the Hybrid Advantage

Logo to be trademarked. We are now able to use it in our publications and advertisements. This is a great new opportunity for the ACA and its member-ship.

ACA members will be able to use the Hybrid Advantage Logo in their advertisements and sale catalogs. This logo will become a well recognized logo and this will be useful for members who use the logo in their advertisements.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• ItisACApolicythatdonordams,AIsiresandclonesaretobeparentallyverified,testedforgeneticdefects(TH&PHA)andthoseresultsrecordedwiththeACAbeforeprogenywillberegistered.Itisagoodideatohavethesetestsrunbeforecollectingsemenonabullorflushingacow.

• IGENITYisnowanACAapproved

laboratorytoconductAM,NH,TH&PHAtests.Theyalsoareabletoconductparentalverificationservices.AcomprehensiveDNAanalysiscanbeorderedalongwithanyofthesetests.


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) 896-9433

Deb Geuns – Secretary/Treasurer4995 Sleight Rd. • Bath, MI 48808

(517) 641-7152At Large

Melissa Beckett

266 McCarty Rd. • Brooksville, KY 41001(606) 782-5006

Southeast Region

Sue ComerBox 383 • Lynn, IN 47355

(765) 874-2228Northeast Region

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

Barb ohlrichs55943 US Hwy 275 • Norfolk, NE 68701

(402) 371-0695Northwest Region

Rhetta Riley1607 Avenue G • Abernathy, TX 79311

(806) 298-2591Southwest Region

Bonnie Weber17459 331st Ave. • Highmore, SD 57345

(605) 436-6240Northwest Region

by Jessica Comer, Auxiliary President

Greetings from Indiana!

As I am sitting here writing this article, I can’t believe that in a few days it will be November and we will all be getting the trailers loaded and cattle ready for the trip to Louisville. It doesn’t seem like it should be time for the N.A.I.L.E,. espe-

cially for me since I recently got married in October. This year has flown by for me!I hope every lady is planning on attending our Ladies Luncheon. The “Come As You

Are Luncheon” will be on Tuesday, November 16. This will be our annual meeting and membership drive, along with elections. We need to get as many ladies as we can involved. With most of the other major events being held on Monday this year, we are hoping that we will get more ladies to attend. Last year we had 25. Let’s try to beat last year’s number!! If you do plan to attend please remember to bring a small gift for our gift exchange.

Don’t forget to stop by the booth and look at all the items in the Silent Auction. The ACLA will also be selling cookbooks during the week. There were a lot of yummy recipes entered. This is a fundraiser for the Ladies Auxiliary along with the proceeds from the Silent Auction to be able to fund the Queen throughout the year.

The association has lost a very prominent breeder this fall. Winfred Brown will be greatly missed by all. It won’t be the same this year at Louisville without seeing his face around the stalls.

Hope everyone has a safe trip.~Jessica

Wild Mushroom Beef Stew

Ingredients:2 lbs beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed 3/4 c. beef broth1/4 c. tomato paste 1/4 c. dry red wine1 lb. red skinned potatoes, cut into quarters 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. assorted mushrooms, such as shitakke, cremini & oyster, cut into quarters1 cup baby carrots fresh parsley (optional) Instructions:1. Combine flour, salt, pepper & thyme in small bow. Place beef in 4 1/2 to 5 1/2

quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with flour mixture; toss to coat.2. Combine broth, tomato paste, wine & garlic in small bowl; mix well. Add to

beef. Add potatoes, mushrooms & carrots; mix well.3. Cover & cook on HIGH 5 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 9 hours, or until beef

and vegetables are tender. (No stirring necessary during cooking) Stir well before serving. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Recipe from www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

Recipe Corner

Hello all, another fall is coming to a close, harvest is being finished up and Louisville is nearing. I hope harvest, fall sales and the state fairs all went well for everyone. Congratulations to all exhibitors and great job on repre-

senting the Chi breed well. Keep up the good work.As Louisville nears, I would like all the junior members to remember to thank

the people who helped to get them there, whether it is your parents, friends or other family members. That simply little thank you can mean a lot and if it wasn’t for them you wouldn’t be where you are today. Keep that in mind, you wouldn’t be able to do what you do if it wasn’t for the people who support you.

Finally, I hope to be seeing everyone in Louisville for a week of friends, family and great cattle. Safe travels to everyone on the way to and from Louisville. For those of you not attending Louisville I hope to be seeing you in either Ft. Worth or Denver.

Just a reminder, don’t forget about the 2011 Chi Junior Nationals. It will be held in Kansas City the week of June 26-July 2. It's sure to be a great time.

Sincerely,Megan HuntAt-Large Director

AJCA Update

Front Row (L to R): Matthew Blankenship, Nolensville, Tenn.; Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.; Segayle Foster, Lockney, Texas; Kelsey Rutt, Minden, Neb.; Megan Hunt, New Madison, Ohio; Tyler Mackey, Blum, Texas. Back Row (L to R): Josh Nelson, Valparaiso, Neb.; Will Coor, Selma, N.C.; Taylor Graham, Crossville, Tenn.; Quintin Bucher, Marietta, Ill.; Shane McGlothlin, Anadarko, Okla.; Ty Sexton, Ainsworth, Iowa.

AJCA Board & DirectorsExecutive Committee:

President • Josh NelsonVice President • Segayle Foster

Secretary • Kelsey CulpTreasurer • Kelsey Rutt

Public Relations • Taylor GrahamPublic 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 2011

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

(806) 652-2383 • Term expires 2011

Taylor Graham – At Large(Representing Northeast Region)

2355 Peavine Firetower RdCrossville, TN 38571

(931) 260-6666 • Term expires 2011

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

Shane McGlothlin –At LargeRt. 2, Box 88

Anadarko, OK 73005(405) 247-3523 • Term expires 2011

Josh Nelson – Northwest Region2918 Co. Rd. C

Valparaiso, NE 68065(402) 784-2556 • Term expires 2011

Kelsey Rutt – At Large447 W 16th

Minden, NE 68959(308) 832-1953 • Term expires 2011

Ty Sexton – At Large1752 Willow Ave.

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

Hello Chi Breeders & Enthusiasts

2011 National Junior Heifer ShowNational Junior Heifer Show

June 26-July 2Kansas City, Missouri


New Junior Members

ALABAMAJake Smith1896 Cr 643Cullman, AL 35055

ARKANSASTyler Copeland514 Mountain Home RdParagould, AR 72450

CALiFoRNiALexi Grade19130 Bowman RdCottonwood, CA 96022

Samantha Lehnhoff1415 Eureka LaneTempleton, CA 93465

Rebecca Rotter25444 Larkspur CtSalinas, CA 93908

Shannon Russo9630 Bruceville Road 106-158Elk Grove, CA 95757

Stacy Stroing14690 Pepper Tree LnRed Bluff, CA 96080

Hailey TraynhamP.O. Box 100Maxwell, CA 95955

Alexis Watje3348 Zeering RoadModesto, CA 95358

Nathan Yerian3731 W Linne RdTracy, CA 95304

FLoRiDABobbi Jean Frazier980 SW 160th StOcala, FL 34473

GEoRGiAJaren JeffordsP.O. Box 45BFairmount, GA 30139

Austin FulcherBrock RoadAthens, GA 30607

iLLiNoiSCooper Block3540 Public Well StParis, IL 61944

Kaitlin Block3540 Public Well StParis, IL 61944

Olivia Claire607 E Lincoln AveWatseka, IL 60970

Blake Ebersole27865 Pilgrim RoadSterling, IL 61081

Lucas Ebersole27865 Pilgrim RoadSterling, IL 61081

Tiffany Russell736 80th StRoseville, IL 61473

Addison Morse15467 Lomax RdProphetstown, IL 61277

Kendra Snyder15559 W HowardsvilleLenn, IL 61048

iNDiANAShelby Cutter13329 Prosperity Ridge RdDillsboro, IN 47018

Breanna DeKemper4986 W Stewart RdJasper, IN 47546

Evan Eggersman1671 S Cr 400 ESeymour, IN 47274

Colton Geiger6680 E Johnson RdColumbia City, IN 46725

Michael Henderson826 South Johnson StreetBluffton, IN 46714

Kory Kovert5373 S Seymour RdCrothersville, IN 47229

Clayton Main610 E 875 NSeymour, IN 47274

Warner Ott5501 N 125 WColumbia City, IN 46725

Jeffrey Hayden Smith1132 Louie Smith RdWilliams, IN 47470

Hunter Smithson7825 E 300 NChurubusco, IN 46723

Kaylee Yager6525 E State Rd 244Rushville, IN 46173

ioWATaylen Abarr404 W MadisonMt Ayr, IA 50854

Cody Kitzerow2488 Berington Park RdSaint Charles, IA 50240

Gayge Samuelson1216 Sattre RidgeDecorah, IA 52101

Colby Sorenson28128 530th StWalnut, IA 51577

KANSASAustin Abeldt1360 200th AveHope, KS 67451

Tayler Bacon764 200th RdPowhattan, KS 66527

Katelyn Brockus2793 John Brown RdPrinceton, KS 66078

KENTuCKyColin Shady11405 Jefferson Trace BlvdLouisville, KY 40291

MiCHiGANTyler Eldridge15614 Schultz RdAllenton, MI 48002

Valarie Ann Miller-Finney4944 W Burns RoadColeman, MI 48618

Kayla Phillips7655 Dryden RdAlmont, MI 48003

Austin Shivers615 StoddardColumbus, MI 48063

Calen Shivers615 StoddardColumbus, MI 48063

Chandler Steele3630 N Eastmen RdMidland, MI 48642


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MiNNESoTAMatthew Joel Krause12431 County Road 3 NWPine Island, MN 55963

Jonathan Swanek65148 230th StDexter, MN 55926

MiSSiSSippiTucker Thrash782 Salt Dome RdSeminary, MS 39479

Tucker Wagner9364 Collinsville-Martin RdCollinsville, MS 39325

MiSSouRiBrianne Abramovitz6969 E Bass LaneColumbia, MO 65201

NEBRASKAMcKinzie Miller30097 205th AveColumbus, NE 68601

NoRTH CARoLiNAJohn Baltzell525 Allens Creek RdWaynesville, NC 28786

J Christopher Mackey1150 Fred Holcomb RdMars Hill, NC 28754

Carlye McCoy114 Hobbs RdCove City, NC 28523

oHioLydia Dance5720 US Rte 50Hillsboro, OH 45133

Kaylee Fisher17965 Wapak FisherWapakoneta, OH 45895

Garrett Harstine1767 Pleasant Hill Rd NWNew Philadelphia, OH 44663

Kylie Hemchak7805 Street Route 18Bellevue, OH 44811

Cheyenne Jepsen5270 Drum RdAmanda, OH 43102

Sierra Jepsen5270 Drum RdAmanda, OH 43102

Branden McDaniel3259 Johnstown-Utica RdUtica, OH 43080

Macie Ott1085 State Rt 250Norwalk, OH 44857

Chase Sanders1606 Miday Ave NEEast Canton, OH 44730

Hannah Vestal11442 Shinew RoadPortage, OH 43451

oKLAHMoAHaleigh Davis62760 E. 90 RoadMiami, OK 74354

Brady Denney15 Tipton PlaceClinton, OK 73601

Kaylea HerndonP.O. Box 892Muskogee, OK 74402

Thad Howard118 West 3rdFargo, OK 73840

Garrett HudginsP.O. Box 302Mannford, OK 74044

Clinton Ira JacksonP.O. Box 966Warner, OK 74469

Taylor MullinsRt 1 Box 450Idabel, OK 74745

Brooke RamseyP.O. Box 514Checotah, OK 74426

pENNSyLvANiABrandon Laird393 Delashawn RdClaysville, PA 15323

RHoDE iSLANDEthan Oatley1180 Ten Rod RdExeter, RI 2822 SouTH DAKoTAAshlyn May Roudabush40275 257th StreetMitchell, SD 57301

TENNESSEESamuel Lane Davis508 Helton RdMaryville, TN 37804

TExASLynae AelvoetP.O. Box 34Spring Branch, TX 78070

Cheyenne Alderman2051 State Highway 208Girard, TX 79518

Crystal Alderman2051 State Highway 208Girard, TX 79518

Jessica Beall3165 Fm 2259Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Lilea Dial490 James RoadFerris, TX 75125

PJ Dial490 James RoadFerris, TX 75125

Jeremy FinleyP.O. Box 882Eastland, TX 76448

Dakota Fowler917 WilliamAlbany, TX 76430

Emory Quain GeyeP.O. Box 414Rising Star, TX 76471

Trevor HedemanP.O. Box 224Morgan Mill, TX 76465

Aubrey Laurent5623 Cr 817Nacogdoches, TX 75964

Jared Leonard3241 Happy Meadows DrAlvarado, TX 76009

Keily Masters5901 Michael RdSanger, TX 76266

Kaylee McInvale290 Dodson StreetCanton, TX 75103

Paige Modisette13633 Us Hwy 69NPollok, TX 75969



New Junior Members (continued)

Ethan T Muehlstein3970 Medina HwyKerrville, TX 78028

Paige PhillipsP.O. Box 1353Madisonville, TX 77864

Dalton Russell480 Cr 2220Ivanhoe, TX 75447

Ross Thorn16294 Fm 850Arp, TX 75750

Kasey Williamson4652 Fm 2289Normangee, TX 77871

uTAHBrady BriggsP.O. Box 55Manila, UT 84046

WiSCoNSiNCade J Austin4617 Cty Road KKMilton, WI 53560

Micaela WilharmN 499 County Road KWhitewater, WI 53190

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CALiFoRNiANicholas & Brandi Backer11631 Bruceville RdElk Grove, CA 95757

CoLoRADoBlaine FranklinP.O. Box 34Meeker, CO 81641

Vickland FamilyJPV Farms1330 Sunset StLongmont, CO 80501

CoNNECTiCuTRebecca F Rich16 Rich RdAbington, CT 6230

GEoRGiAPhil ReedSpring Creek Farm921 Mathis Rd. SERome, GA 30161

Jud & Kyle TempleLazy T Farms1531 Lebanon Church RdJefferson, GA 30549

iDAHoTrevor RocheTrevor Roche Cattle30865 Shelton RdParma, ID 83660

iLLiNoiSScott BlockBlock Farms3540 Public Well StParis, IL 61944

iNDiANADennis BadskeyDennis Badskey & Family1102 E Albion StreetAvilla, IN 46710

Joe KleineRJ Show Cattle15712 White Oak AveLowell, IN 46356

Ryan & Ashley Truebenbach5861 E Sr 234Greenfield, IN 46140

ioWAFred JepsenJepsen Show Calves307 Cedar AveCharter Oak, IA 51439

Barry MaassMaass Show Cattle5754 320th StreetIda Grove, IA 51445

Jeff Scott43001 Hwy E-16Mapleton, IA 51034

KANSASDr Donald P Coover, DVMSEK Genetics Incorporated9525 70th RoadGalesburg, KS 66740

Mary C WerthMCW Club Calves1562 Antonino RoadHays, KS 67601

KENTuCKyRandy, Lisa & Ramsey JohnsonRJ Cattle905 Morris RdWinchester, KY 40391

MoNTANADan & Amber Bates20323 Norris RdManhattan, MT 59741

NEBRASKATaylor & John LuekingLueking Club Calves10597 722 RoadOxford, NE 68967

NoRTH CARoLiNADD & Denise ChalfantHidden Creek Farms1570 Gordon Moore RdFranklinton, NC 27525

oHioDouglas Germann7580 Wolfcale RdVan Wert, OH 45891

Nicholas Chance Holley7530 W US Highway 6Gibsonburg, OH 43431

Bob Maurer5850 Mercer RdMendon, OH 45862

Samuel Speiser06805 Will Centr-Cecil RdMark Center, OH 43536

oKLAHoMABrad AshpaughB&M CattleRt 3 Box 58Laverne, OK 73848

Caleb Bolton26284 180th RdPurcell, OK 73080

Rusty & Lynda Carrier616 S Prairie RdStillwater, OK 74074

Neal HeadHPK CattleP.O. Box 62Braman, OK 74632

Casey HornRt 1 Box 1833Lookeba, OK 73053

Musick Cattle CoRoute 1 Box 25Sentinel, OK 73664

Scott StandridgeMud Creek RanchP.O. Box 746Lindsay, OK 73052

Thompson Livestock4402 Parkview CourtStillwater, OK 74075

Randy & Susan Wassom76090 S 300 RdWagoner, OK 74467

James WoodenTriple J Cattle Co405 W BeechPond Creek, OK 73766

pENNSyLvANiALarry RiderMarengo Hollow Farms1630 Morengo RdWarriors Mark, PA 16877

SouTH DAKoTADaniel Fawcett21003 Green Valley RdRee Heights, SD 57371

Paul GraceGrace Show Cattle44204 252nd StSalem, SD 57058

Jeremy SkoglundSkoglund Cattle Co10103 407th AveHecla, SD 57446

New Adult Members



Richard & Barbara SwettPleasant Grove Farms36012 268th StPlatte, SD 57369

TExASRandy AllgoodAllgood Show Cattle119 Liberty RoadBellevue, TX 76228

Brendon Benson1212 Haley PlaceCollege Station, TX 77845

Ruegena Davidson9701 Hill RdAmarillo, TX 79119

Jason GastonCircle G FarmsP.O. Box 1242Bridgeport, TX 76426

Zach Ivey13611 Cannady CtHouston, TX 77069

Trew James3657 Minnie Mack LaneDalhart, TX 79022

Leonard JohnJohn Farms16842 I-H 35 NSchertz, TX 78154

Lia Harrison, Tim & Timothy KukukTK Cattle Co420 White Bull LaneMillsap, TX 96066

Dalton NixNix Farms6780 Paluxy HwyTolar, TX 76476

Conda Odom6900 Nine Mile Bridge RdFt Worth, TX 76135

Raleigh & Marsha RhodesBroken Oak FarmsP.O. Box 180Yantis, TX 75497

uTAHNickolas R WhittierWhittier Show Cattle50 N Cove DrCedar City, UT 84720

viRGiNiALarry MorrisMain Stream Genetics7147 Cross Keys RdMt Crawford, VA 22841

WiSCoNSiNAdam White4372 Hypoint RdLancaster, WI 53813

WyoMiNGHeath or Kristi MackeyMackey Club Calves210 Second NCokeville, WY 83114

New Adult Members (continued)

Upcoming Events

Nov. 14 Junior Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky.Nov. 15 ACA National Sale, Benefit Auction & Social, NAILE Facility, Louisville, Ky., 6 p.m.Nov. 15 Entry Deadline: Ft. Worth Stock ShowNov. 17 ACA National Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky. 8 a.m.Nov. 17 Consignment Deadline: ACA National Western “Hybrid Advantage” Sale Nov. 20 Entry Deadline: National Western Pen ShowNov. 22 Ad/Copy Deadline: January ACJNov. 28 Martin Cattle Company’s Second Annual Dream Girls Sale, At the Farm, Bargersville, Ind., 2 p.m.Dec. 31 The Winner's Circle Sale, Green Oak Farms, New Paris, Ohio, 1 p.m. EST

2011JaN. 13 Process all "Hybrid Advantage" Show & Sale Entries, NWSS, 9 a.m.JaN. 16 NWSS Pen Bull & Pen Female Show, LCAA, 8 a.m. Sale Cattle Evaluation, LCAA, 10 a.m. ACA National Western "Hybrid Advantage" Sale, LCAA, Denver, Colo., 1 p.m.JaN. 28 Ft. Worth Stock Show Junior & Open Shows, Ft. Worth, Texas, Junior Show: 10 am; Open Show: 12 noonFeb. 5 Ad/Copy Deadline: March ACJFeb. 19 Willow Oak Ranch Best Black Bulls In America Sale, Rogersville, Tenn., 1 p.m. ESTMarch 26 Schaefer Chiangus Production Sale, Farmers Livestock, Bismark, N.D., 1 p.m. CSTapril 16 Schrick Land & Cattle "The Lone Star Crown Event" Sale, SLC Sale Facility, Millsap, Texas


ACA Bulletin

Words From Your Board memBer:

As you read this, I hope all of you are plan-ning to be with us at Louisville November 14 through November 17th. I know the excitement of either showing or attending the Junior Show on Sunday and the ACA Open Shows on Wednesday is unmatched in anticipation and will inspire us all. Hopefully many of you will attend the newly formatted Monday evening “party” with the “Cowboy Social” immediately followed by the video auc-tioned ACA National Hybrid Advantage Sale. This is an extremely high quality offering of live lots, pregnancies, flushes and embryos this year and I’m sure there is something to fit your needs to add quality to your program. Make plans to support your ACA and fellow members while having a great time with old and soon to be new friends.

A silent auction will also be on the schedule with quality items donated by ACA members for your appraisal and hopefully your purchase. We have tried to include things of interest for you and to get our membership “jacked up” with the single evening Monday event. Doing away with the formal banquet to make it as convenient and fun as pos-sible to enjoy these great opportunities while not having to dress up or even leave the barn, we hope to engage and motivate you to participate. Don’t miss it, as it will be awesome!

The National and Regional meetings are a great place to voice your ideas and hear updated information about your

association. Please stop by the ACA booth to chat and look at the schedule on the event calendar for that day and the week. Anyone who wishes to help our great staff sometime during the week, please step up as I know it would be much appreciated.

Go through the aisles of Chi cattle and talk with the exhibitors and breeders. For me that is the thing I enjoy most about this important week. I hope to see you all during Louisville and thanks for being there with your ACA family. Sincerely,Rob Sheets

Headquarters Hotel For aCa events at nWss announCed

The Doubletree Hotel on Quebec Street will serve at the headquarters hotel for the ACA events at the 2011 National Western Stock Show. The hotel is located at 3203 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80207.

The room rate is $97/night. Rooms must be reserved by Dec. 10, 2010 in order to receive the block rate. When making reservations, please call (303) 321-3333 and ask for the American Chianina Association block.

neW additionsHeather &

Buck Counts announce the birth of their daughter, Kaelyn Eleanor. Kaelyn was born Sept. 13, 2010 at 12:52 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long. Grand-

parents are Billy & Leslie Adams and Jim & Jeanne Counts.

Wedding BellsTerry and

Sue Comer, Lynn, Ind., announce the wedding of their daughter, Jessica Comer, to Ryan Cheesman. Jessica works for the Randolph County Highway Department as the secretary. Ryan works for Reynolds Farm Equipment as a salesman. The couple were married on October 16, 2010.

in PassingWinfred Brown Sr., 89 of Weather-

ford, died Friday morning, October 1, 2010 in a Weatherford nursing center. Mr. Brown was born April 20, 1921 in Memphis Texas. He was a resident of Weatherford for 87 yrs. Mr. Brown was a retired airline pilot for Frontier Air-lines and owner of W.B. Brown Cattle Co. He was a member of South Main Church of Christ and the American Chi-anina Association.

Mr. Brown was preceded in death by wife Margot Clay Moseley Brown, father, Talmage Herbert Brown and mother Vida Lee Cantrell Brown

He is survived by: Daughter, Pam Tarpley of Weatherford, grandson, Clay Tarpley and wife Carla, of Throck-morton, TX, great granddaughters, Britney Tarpley and Scotlyn Tarpley both of Tucson AZ, and great grandson, Bryson Tarpley of Throckmorton, TX; daughter, Joan Lathrop and husband Russell of Weatherford, granddaughter, Heather Chang and husband Tony of Roundrock, TX and great grandsons,

Rob Sheets

Kaelyn Eleanor Counts

Jessica & Ryan Cheesman


Asher Chang and Laird Chang and granddaughter, Tiffany West all of Weatherford; great grandson Tristan West; son, Bob Brown and wife Mary Ann of Weatherford and granddaughter, Mandy Brown; son, Win Brown Jr., and wife Sherry of Katy TX; grandson, David Brown; grandson, Tim Brown and numerous friends and other relatives.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2010 at the East Greenwood Cemetery in Weather-ford, Texas.

Memorials may be made to the Amer-ican Jr. Chianina Association, P.O. Box 890, Platte City, MO 64079

aCa Creating a CHianina BeeF direCtorY

The ACA has been receiving numerous calls from restaurants and businesses that want to purchase Chi-anina beef. Therefore, the ACA would like to create a directory of breeders who have Chianina beef to sell. Most of these restaurants desire fullblood beef, however, there seems to be a demand for Chi beef in general.

If you are interested in participating in this directory, please contact Heather at (517) 214-0927 or [email protected].

tHe HYBrid advantag is Here!!

You know your cattle have the HYBRID ADVANTAGE...now is the time to let your customer's know. Use these tags for sale cattle, private treaty sales or in your own herd.

Brand your cattle with the HYBRID ADVANTAGE by using the Hybrid AdvanTAG!!

Tags available in White, Orange & Yellow. Tags can be ordered in any numbered sequence desired, or as blank tags.

Tags are $2/each and EID paired tags are $5/each with a minimum order of 25 required.

Contact the ACA office to place your order.

aCa WeBsite noW oFFers Banner ads

The ACA would like to announce a new member service – Banner Ads on the ACA website! Members can utilize this space to advertise a sale, an operation or anything pertaining to your operation that you want to get out in front of the public, 24/7.

If you are interested in this opportu-nity, please contact Heather for more information and pricing.

You can reach Heather at (517) 214-0927 or [email protected].

We hope you enjoy and take advan-tage of this new opportunity.

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 Board aPProves neW genetiC testing PoliCY

The ACA requires animals consigned to ACA sponsored sales to be tested for known genetic abnormalities, as identi-fied by the ACA Board of Directors, if they are suspect for one or more of

these genetic abnormalities. A suspect animal has a sire or dam (or both) that have tested positive as a carrier of one or more known genetic abnormalities. If carrier status of one or both parents is unknown and one or more ances-tors have been identified as a carrier of known genetic abnormalities, the animal in question will be considered suspect for known genetic abnormali-ties. Any suspect animal with unknown carrier status for the known genetic abnormalities on sale day will not be able to sell. The sales management is responsible for publishing test results in the sale catalog and/or announcing test results for carrier status for known genetic abnormalities from the auction block sale day.

The ACA recognizes PHA, TH, AM and NH as known genetic abnormalities in which the ACA requires tests for.

ultrasound data guidelines

As a reminder, in order for ultrasound data to be entered with the ACA and adjustments made, all cattle must be registered. Please make sure the ultrasound technician has registration numbers to submit with the data.

Data received without registration numbers will not be processed.

If you have any questions, please contact the ACA staff.

Bulletin inFo neededThe ACJ is always looking for inter-

esting information to print about out members. If you have ay news or activi-ties that you have been involved in, or that you know someone else has been involved in, please send in the infor-mation to Heather Counts. We will be happy to print it.

ACA Bulletin (continued)

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The world is rapidly changing. Technologies that were barely imagined just a few years ago have become a normal way of life. Genomics1 is the

new buzz word for beef, and research into the genetic make-up of cattle holds great promise. But no new science is complete without practical context, and in beef selection and production that means measuring physical attributes, or phenotypes,2 to assess end result.

Larry Kuehn, research geneticist in the Genetics & Breeding Research Unit of the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, makes the case for con-tinuing to collect phenotypes, beginning with the limita-tions of genotypic3 data. “Genomic-enhanced expected progeny differences (EPDs) show a decent amount of accuracy, but they’re not perfect,” he explains. “Ultrasound measurements provide sources of varia-tion in actual carcass merit in addition to that provided by the genomic tests; and that contributes a substantial amount of accuracy.”

Kuehn’s colleague Mark Thallman, also a research geneticist at USMARC, adds: “Current genomic tests are reported in the form of molecular breeding values4

(MBV), which are similar to EPDs, but based on DNA tests instead of phenotypes. In the national cattle evalu-ation system MBVs are merged with phenotypes and pedigree to produce EPDs. The DNA-based approaches are an exciting development, but currently we’re accounting for relatively minor proportions of genetic variations with them. We still get better accuracy by accounting for more of that variation by including addi-tional sources of information.”

Matt Spangler, assistant professor of animal science at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, further explains the advantage of using two sources of data. “If we take a DNA sample on an animal (assuming that DNA actu-ally does predict some of the differences and the MBV is included in the EPD calculation) we’ll increase the

accuracy of the EPD,” he says. “Likewise, if we collect ultrasound records and include that data in EPD calcu-lation, the accuracy of that EPD increases because we have a record on an individual.”

Published work by Spangler, J.K Bertrand, and R. Rekaya in the Journal of Animal Science backs that up, “Jointly considering molecular and phenotypic infor-mation showed greater long term response as com-pared to tandem selection, showing that discrimination of candidates for selection based solely on molecular information is not optimal.” (Spangler, Bertrand, Rekaya 2006)

M.D. MacNeil and his team also make the case for both sources of information in citings included in their work “Genetic Evaluation of Angus Cattle for Carcass Marbling Using Ultrasound and Genomic Indicators” (MacNeil et al., 2007). “If both phenotypic and molecular data are available, their joint consideration is the most powerful selection strategy.” (Dekkers and Hospital, 2002; Spangler et al., 2007)

Kuehn explains why ultrasound data, in particular, is needed to make the equation work. “In terms of ultra-sound,” he says, “the advantage is rapidly getting pedi-gree, or progeny, phenotypes. In other words, if both the ultrasound and MBV tests had the same correlation with an actual carcass measure, both would increase the accuracy of that carcass EPD by the same amount. But ultrasound can also be done on that bull’s progeny and that will make accuracy shoot up quite a bit higher. Getting a MBV on progeny doesn’t do anything for that.”

Again, MacNeil and company concur. “In predicting breeding values, records of MBV from relatives do not increase accuracy, whereas IMF5 records from relatives improve the accuracy of prediction.” (Beef CRC, 2009).

Keeping it HonestContinuing to collect phenotypic data is also crucial

to ongoing accuracy of the genetic information.

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Combining Carcass Ultrasound Data & Molecular Breeding Values for Powerful Selection Tools


“These MBVs probably aren’t good forever,” says Kuehn. “They’re kind of time dependent.” He says they do a good job for current populations, but over time, the relationship of the MBV with the current set is going to deterio-rate. “They will become reorganized, fixed in some cases. They aren’t going to work forever with the same level of accuracy.” That means it’s important to continue phenotypic collection in order to continue to make marker panels that are useful down the road. “That’s nothing negative against the MBVs,” adds Kuehn, “but phenotypes are still important. They are the last thing we want to get rid of.”

Spangler agrees. “We need some-thing to continue to validate those genomic tools,” he says. “It’s not like a DNA marker panel comes out onto the market and for perpetuity it predicts marbling extremely well. It doesn’t work that way. We have to “retrain” it every few generations, and by that I mean validate it again to see how good it’s doing. And the only way to do that is to have phenotypes to validate it against.”

Again, MacNeil’s team agrees: “Continued data collection will be needed to update EPDs and MBV to account for erosion in LD6, for changes in allele7 frequency that result from selection, and because some sires used to construct the MBV had low accuracy EPDs. To date, high accuracy EPDs continue to require the collection of phenotypic data for economically relevant traits.” (MacNeil, Northcutt, Schnabel, Garrick, Woodward and Taylor, 2009)

Working DataThallman breaks the issue of con-

tinued phenotype collection down into two practical applications.

“In the micro view, for the individual producer, we need to look at it from the perspective of how do we evaluate each individual animal. In order to

achieve the kind of accuracy people would prefer to have in their breeding program, we need more information than a single source would provide. Probably more than just a DNA test would provide today,” says Thallman. “And just having that additional info from ultrasound is going to increase accuracy substantially, relative to what we can do with just a DNA test.”

From a more macro perspective, con-tinued collection of phenotypic data and its incorporation into EPDs is essential for the industry. “It’s really a benefit to the industry to continue to collect all these phenotypes,” says Thallman, “in order to really know how much impact DNA tests are having, and how much variation they’re accounting for. To understand what the relationships are between DNA tests, ultrasound, and carcass data, we’re going to have to collect all those sources of informa-tion.”

For the Sake of ScienceFrom a pure research standpoint

there is an even stronger case to be made for the use of ultrasound and phenotypic measurement.

“As a center (USMARC) it’s important for us to make sure these MBV tests are being done very well, and to do them right, we need a lot of phenotypes, and most of us don’t have anywhere near what we need right now,” says Kuehn. “In terms of trying to develop new novel phenotypes for things like disease resistance, cow longevity, or whatever, we need a lot of phenotypes. If we’re going to try to use this marker technology we’re going to need more than we’ve been collecting, not less.”

Spangler adds: “Fundamentally, the collection of phenotypes isn’t going to go away. Ultrasound has provided a very reliable data set across a multitude of breeds to include in national cattle evaluations, and make very valuable EPDs, and we’ve seen the amount of change that’s occurred because of

that,” he says. “So ultrasound is a very valuable and reliable technology from that sense.

“Genomic technology holds a tre-mendous amount of promise,” he con-tinues, “But for it to be truly as useful as it could be, genomic information has to be integrated into EPDs. And so that becomes the benefit of ultrasound right now. Across the board, it is.”

(Endnotes)1Genomics – is the study of the entire comple-

ment of DNA characteristic to individuals of a species.

2Phenotype – The visible or measurable expression of an animal.

3Genotype – The genetic makeup of an animal. 4Molecular Breeding Value (MBV) – An esti-

mate of the transmissible genetic merit of an individual based entirely upon genomic tests.

5Intramuscular fat reported as percent (%)6Linkage disequilibrium (LD) – The tendency

of alleles located close to each other on the same chromosome to be inherited together; correlation between nearby variants such that the alleles at neighboring markers (observed on the same chromosome) are associated within a population more often than if they were unlinked.

7Allele – Alternate form of a gene; variations of DNA sequence. For instance, if an animal has the genotype for a specific gene of Bb, then both B and b are alleles.

Carcass Ultrasound 101 (continued)

Schedule of EventsThursday, November 11All Day Cattle may begin arrivingNoon Stall assignments will begin

Friday, November 12Noon All junior heifers must be in placeOpen cattle may arrive all day

saTurday, November 1310 a.m. Check in junior heifers3 p.m. AJCA Board of Directors Meeting – NAILE West Hall Room 54 p.m. AJCA Membership Meeting – NAILE West Hall Room 56 p.m. All open show cattle must be in place

suNday, November 14TBA ACA Junior Show – Coliseum (Junior only heifers released after the show)

moNday, November 159 a.m. Check in ACA National Show cattle2 p.m. ACA Board of Directors meeting – NAILE Saddle & Sirloin Board Room5 p.m. Pre-Sale Viewing of Cattle & Herdsman Social – Chi Stalls6 p.m. ACA National Sale, Banquet & Fundraiser – NAILE West Hall Room 3

Tuesday, November 169:30 a.m. ACA Regional Meetings – NAILE West Hall Rooms 6, 7, 8, & 910:30 a.m. ACA General Membership meeting – NAILE West Hall Room 3Noon Ladies Auxiliary "Come As Your Are" Luncheon – NAILE West Hall Room 5

WedNesday, November 178 a.m. ACA National Bull & Female Show – Coliseum Judge – Dan Hoge

Thursday, November 18 No events scheduled

Friday, November 193 p.m. Cattle released

Courtyard by Marriott (502) 368-5678, (Headquarters)Fern Valley Hotel & Conference Center (502) 964-3311HO

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E-mail: [email protected]

Heather Counts: (517) 214-0927

ACA National Show Wednesday, November 17

8 a.m. • Coliseum

Bull ShowFemale ShowGroup Classes

Judge: Dan Hoge

ACA National SaleMonday, November 15

6 p.m.NAILE West Hall

Auctioneer: Ron Kreis

ACA Show & Sale Committee

Chairman – Rob Sheets, IN • (765) 583-4565

The 2010 ACA National Show & Sale November 11-19 • NAILE • Louisville, Kentucky


Another Beef Derby is in the books and what an out-standing event it was. From the Calcutta auction in January to the final results when cattle were harvested,

it was a great learning experience for everyone involved. $20,000 will be awarded to the breeders who purchased the top placing pens in the Calcutta, and those breeders who owned the top placing pens will receive another $10,000.

Participants in this years contest were Clarahan Farms, Harper, Iowa; Danny Coward, Noxapater, Miss.; Grassland Farms, Canby, Ore.; Pleasant Valley Ranch, Ogden, Utah; Ramsey Chiangus, Lincoln, Neb.; Walco Farms, Stanford, Ky.; and Willow Oak Cattle Ranch, Rogersville, Tenn.

The ACA Beef Derby is helping breeders learn what genetics perform and how well they perform. The contest is designed to measure the efficiency of each animal’s weaning weight, daily rate of gain, feed efficiency per pound of gain, quality grade, yield grade, ribeye area, fat cover, harvest weight, age of harvest and total dollars earned when car-casses are sold and all expenses have been deducted.

Many producers who participate test a group of steers by one of their own herd sires to see how their cattle compare to the rest of the Chi cattle in the ACA Beef Derby This knowl-edge is very valuable to any operation. It is useful informa-tion if a producer is raising bulls for commercial operations, replacement females, or steers and females that will be sold to the feedlot or on the grid. This information lets a producer know where their cattle fit into the beef industry and which programs will benefit their cattle the most.

Stay tuned to the Chi Performance articles for more infor-mation on the Beef Derby and for new and exciting opportu-nities for this contest.

2009-2010 Beef Derby Results Announced! Adjusted Net Return

1st Grassland Farms $374.45calves sired by GF Generator 208S

2nd Clarahan Farms Pen 4 $344.09 calves sired by KFF Unlimited 3rd Clarahan Farms Pen 3 $331.68

calves sired by RDD Future Direction 8833 1981S 4th Clarahan Farms Pen 2 $321.90

calves sired by RDD Benchmark 1848S 5th Willow Oak Cattle Ranch $300.95calves sired by WOCR Double Star & WOCR Legend of Bart

Grassland Farms, Canby, Ore. takes top honors.

Feed Efficiency 1st Clarahan Farms Pen 4 4.32

calves sired by KFF Unlimited 2nd Clarahan Farms Pen 3 4.41 calves sired by RDD Future Direction 8833 1981S 3rd Clarahan Farms Pen 2 4.48

calves sired by RDD Benckmarn 1848S 4th Clarahan Farms Pen 1 4.59

calves sired by RDD New Direction 1436R & WRL Tracken Norman

5th Ramsey Chiangus 4.92calves sired by RDD New Direction 1441R

Adjusted Carcass Value 1st Grassland Farms $1479.31

calves sired by GF Generator 208S 2nd Willow Oak Cattle Ranch $1430.04 calves sired by WOCR Double Star & WOCR Legend of Bart 3rd Danny Coward $1414.25

calves sired by RDD Mr VRD 105N andan RDD Mr VRD 105N Son

4th Walco Farms $1349.85calves sired by WOCR Superman

5th Clarahan Farms Pen 3 $1343.10calves sired by RDD Future Direction 8833 1981S



ACA Board Candidate Profiles

Brad Stoppel was born, raised and currently resides in Russell, Kan. He is involved in a partnership cattle operation with his brother Mike. The operation includes livestock, farming and haying. They entered the Chianina business in 2004 actively, but had been involved in the breed in the late 1970s as well. When they re-entered the breed, they noticed a vast improvement in disposition, moth-ering ability and consistency in that span of time.

Currently they operation shows cattle at the local, state and national levels and they are working to increase Chi-influenced bull use at the com-mercial level.

“I am running for the board because I hope to make Chi cattle mainstream enough that we’ll see wider use in the cow-calf sector and feeding business. I look forward to working with and for all Chianina breeders.”

”Art Pittman was born and raised on a small family farm outside of Micro, N.C. He is the fourth generation to operate Little Creek Farms that started out raising Polled Hereford cattle, flue cured tobacco, corn and soybeans. With the changes that have brought about the demise of so many of the family farms across the United States, he was steered in a path of public work. Art has worked in the farm equipment business for 16 years rep-resenting Case IH and currently John Deere. He and his wife Elizabeth are enjoying their first child, Kaylee, born April 22 of this year.

Art’s passion for Chi cattle came in 2000 with the purchase of a Chiangus heifer from Horsley-Cardinal. With his long time friend and mentor Sonny Batten at his side, this female would become the foundation of Art’s herd. After purchasing this heifer Art began to realize that you can combine great maternal traits along with off-the-chart carcass values and still maintain the competitiveness in the show ring. Since there are not many Chi breeders in North Carolina, Art strives to promote the Chi breed with every breeder he comes in contact with and explain the values of the Hybrid Advantage.

If elected to the board Art would be accessible and open to all ideas and questions from ACA members and would use his years of marketing and sales experience to promote the Chi

breed and undertake the challenges the ACA will face in the next several years.

Dr. Rob Sheets is seeking a second term on the ACA board of directors. "I would like to follow through with my commitment to the ACA membership and serve them for another 3 years. The ACA has had a lot positive things occur the past 3 years such as; the remodeling construction of the ACA headquarters, also new membership is up and the continued support from our membership in a tough economy.

Rob and Becky have three grown children: Kyle and wife Rayelle with son Cole is in his final year of Dental School, Allie and husband Brandon with son Ashton are now in Chicago, and Brittany and husband Andy are located in Northern Indiana.

Sheets Chiangus runs 35 head of brood cows producing seed stock and club calves. Please feel free to contact me with any ideas or concerns which I will relay to the rest of the ACA board of directors.

Thank you for your continued support.

Art Pittman

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ACA Board Candidate Profiles

Mark Johnson from Maurice, Iowa has been involved in raising Chianina influence cattle for over 25 years. Mark and his wife Pam run a 60 head cow herd made up of mostly ChiMaine and ChiSimmental influence females. They

are assisted by their two sons, Matt a senior at South Dakota State Uni-versity and Brad, a freshman at Iowa State University. The Johnson’s hold a bid-off club calf sale each September and consign bulls and heifers to several consignment sales throughout the Midwest.

Mark has been employed by Trans Ova Genetics at Sioux Center, Iowa for 24 years and works in sales and client service. Through his work he has contact with producers throughout the country and enjoys staying abreast of the seedstock industry, regardless of breed.

Mark has served two previous terms on the ACA Board of Directors. “I feel

very strongly about the value Chianina cattle bring to the industry. In our part of the upper Midwest Chi influ-ence bulls are well accepted by both commercial producers and the club calf sector alike. I also appreciate the strength of the junior program offered by our association at the national level. It is critical that we foster involvement in our breed by this next generation of producers.”

“It would be an honor to serve our membership on the ACA board of directors. I feel my previous experi-ence will allow me to hit the ground running and help carry on the great work being done by our staff and board.”

Mark Johnson

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On The Edge Of Common Senseby Baxter Black, DVM

the Vatican has proclaimed Sister Theresa a saint. It was one of those wonderful recognitions that allow Christians in particular, and humanitarians

in general, to put aside our differences and appreciate humans who have made the world a better place.

As time passes and the erosion of years smooth our memories we can look back at others in a historical sense. Those who rose above the often contentious or apathetic daily grind to make us a better class of men like Martin Luther King, for one, Helen Keller, Cpl. Pat Tillman, Billy Graham, Winston Churchill and Ghandi. Their lasting impact, personal integrity, and inspiration have lifted us all to a higher plane.

A familiar figure has risen from our own small world of animal husbandry, who, to me, may be our own “saint”; Temple Grandin. Autistic, curious, insightful and innocent of guile, she has carved a trail to the top of the science of animal behavior, particularly livestock.

Earlier this year an HBO movie of her life story received 7 Emmy awards. She is being feted as a celeb-rity worldwide, but she is one of us. She represents all of us who spend our lives in animal agriculture. Because of her honest, uncomplicated, logical expla-nations and lack of bias, she leaves the animal rights loonies at a loss on how to attack or ridicule her. She is also one of the most visible forces that is changing how we in the cattle business treat and handle our critters. We ARE changing. Many programs have come into use over the last ten to twenty years that are designed to increase the value of the beef we sell. Programs that reduce stress, bruising, sickness, and mortality, many

offered with 3rd party verification for marketing advan-tage.

Today it is not uncommon to invite professionals, be they Temple Grandin, county agents, drug company reps or experienced cowboys to elaborate on or dem-onstrate techniques and advantages available to make us better stockmen. They include pre-conditioning, proper vaccination, better designed handling equip-ment, traceability for disease containment, and kinder-gentler methods like less chousing, less yelling, paddles not hot-shots, quieter facilities and stockmen, and patience.

Temple Grandin is our ‘saint’, maybe our ‘poster girl’, that stands in the public eye assuring consumers that we know what we are doing and we are trying to do it better.

On a personal note, I wish there was some way she could draw us cattlemen together. I think that within the cattle business today there is more bickering, distrust and lack of meaningful discourse than I have ever seen. Temple Grandin stands head and shoulders above us in the public eye. She gives us all a big dose of pride. Her personal story, what she means to us in so many ways, her ability to overcome huge odds and turn her afflic-tion into a discovery that us “neuro-normal” people overlook. We need to pause, rethink our differences, and appreciate what we could become if we could look through her eyes.

“Saint Temple”…maybe her statue could ride on the dashboard of every truck with fencing pliers in the glove box and cow manure on the tires.

Saint Temple

2011 ACA National Western "Hybrid Advantage" Sale Consignment Form

Sunday, January 16, 2011at the 105th National Western Stock Show – Denver, Colorado

Bull & Female Show & SaleGrand Champion Bull & Female – $500 Jackpot (minimum)

Reserve Champion Bull & Female – $500 Jackpot (minimum)2011 Judge: TBA – In conjunction with the ACA Pen Bull & Female Show – Pen Bulls and Females may also show as individuals

Schedule of EventsJanuary 13:

Sale Cattle & Pen of Three Check In, Scanning & ProcessingJanuary 14 & 15:

Sale Cattle on Display in YardsJanuary 16:

8 a.m. - Pen Bull & Female Show10 a.m. – Individual Cattle Show1 p.m. – "Hybrid Advantage" Sale

Event HeadquartersDouble Tree Hotel – Quebec Street

Ask for the American Chianina Association Block at (303) 321-3333

Sale ManagementSears Marketing ServicesAlan Sears – (970) 454-3986 (o� ce)(970) 396-7521 (cell) • [email protected]

Entry Guidelines• All cattle must be entered no later than November 17, 2010.

• All cattle must be registered with the American Chianina Association.• Bulls must be no younger than May 1, 2010 and no older than 28 months.

• Females must be no younger than July 1, 2010.• Embryos/flushes/pregnancies are also eligible at the discretion of the sale

committee and sale manager.• Entry fee: $150 per head or lot

• Pen of Three Bulls and Females will show as a pen but may also showindividually. Bulls & Females that show individually must sell.

• Show classes will be broken by the sale manager and sale committee, if needed, after check in.

• Judge's decisions are final regarding the pre-sale show.• Sale manager will decide the final sale order.

For additional show & sale information visit:www.nationalwestern.com

FARM NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONES: (home) (cell)

EMAIL:

# of bulls entered # of females entered

total # entered x $150/each = $ amt. due with entry form

Make checks payable to Sears Marketing Services and return completed entry forms by Nov. 17 to Sears Marketing Services, 61 Westward Way, Eaton, CO 80615.Additional consignment opportunities available by contacting the sale manager.

• Entries close November 17, 2010

• Pens of Three Bulls & Females must be entered through the National Western Stock Show by Nov. 19, 2010.

• A portion of your entry fee will be used to pay your National Western Stock Show stalling and processing fee. Sale cattle need only be entered with the sale manager. We will enter them with the NWSS.

• All cattle must comply with NWSS regulations.

• Include copies of pedigrees, photos, footnotes and/or other necessary information for the sale catalog.

• Entry fees are non-refundable after December 1.


Statement of Ownership



ACA Show Reports

Kansas Junior Chi Field DayMay 29, 2010Judge: Brigham Stewart

Ohio State Fair Junior ShowColumbus, OhioJuly 31, 2010Judge: Cliff Orley

Ohio State FairColumbus, OhioAug. 1, 2010Judge: Jerry Douglas

grand Champion Chianina heiferMs Rockn Candy 257W 1CM

Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio

reserve Champion Chianina heiferDPF Erin 01W

Exhibited by Ali Muir, Waynesfield, Ohio

grand Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Madison Clark

reserve Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Elizabeth Heintz

grand Champion Chianina heiferMs Rockn Candy 257W 1CM

Exhibited by Hannah Winegardner, Lima, Ohio

reserve Champion Chianina heiferKALA Miss Sail Away 1CM

Exhibited by Kayla Campbell, Cedarville, Ohio

grand Champion Chianina BullLBG Max 1CM

Exhibited by Larry Garrett, Richmond, Ind.

reserve Champion Chianina BullLW Heat 26W 2CM

Exhibited by Lester Ward, Versailles, Ohio

grand Champion Chianina heiferExhibited by Morgan Halderson

reserve Champion Chianina heiferExhibited by Tate Schloctermeier

third overall Chianina heiferExhibited by Payton Stoppel

Fourth overall Chianina heiferExhibited by Chance Draper

Fifth overall Chianina heiferExhibited by Chance Draper

grand Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Payton Stoppel

reserve Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Payton Stoppel

third overall Chianina SteerExhibited by Baron Crumbaker

Fourth overall Chianina SteerExhibited by Jarrod Beam

Fifth overall Chianina SteerExhibited by Jarrod Beam

Champion Senior ShowmanJarrod Beam

reserve Champion Senior ShowmanMorgan Halderson

Champion Junior ShowmanPayton Stoppel

reserve Champion Junior ShowmanTaten Schloctermeier


ACA Show Reports

Indiana State Fair Junior ShowIndianapolis, Ind.Aug. 8, 2010

Indiana State FairIndianapolis, Ind.Aug. 11, 2010Judge: Dan Shike

Iowa State Fair FFA ShowDes Moines, IowaAug. 12, 2010

grand Champion Chianina heiferExhibited by Samantha Brooke

reserve Champion Chianina heiferExhibited by Josh Streitmatter

grand Champion Chianina BullExhibited by Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind.

reserve Champion Chianina BullExhibited by Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind.

reserve Supreme Champion heifergrand Champion Chimaine heifer

Exhibited by Shelby Moothart, Fairfield, Iowa

reserve Champion Chimaine heiferExhibited by Jesse Kohl, Mechanicsville, Iowa

grand Champion Chianina heiferExhibited by Morgan Tomson

reserve Champion Chianina heiferExhibited by Kyle Shoufler

reserve Supreme Steergrand Champion Chianina Steer

Exhibited by Jacob Miller

reserve Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Katie Brumbaugh


ACA Show Reports

Illinois State Fair Jr. ShowSpringfield, Ill.Aug. 12 & 14, 2010Heifer Judge: Clint RuskSteer Judge: Ken Geuns

Illinois State Fair Junior Jackpot Heifer ShowSpringfield, Ill.Judge: Kevin Babbs

Iowa State FairDes Moines, IowaAug. 13, 2010Judge: Brigham Stewart

Grand Champion Chianina HeiferICS Sweetness 34W 1CM

Exhibited by Kale Spengler, Durant, Iowa

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferRBCK Quila 934W 1CM

Exhibited by Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan, Iowa

Grand Champion Chianina BullSTLR Mojito 1CM

Exhibited by AC Cattle Company, Hoskins, Neb.

Reserve Champion Chianina BullSLD American Ride 0S03X 1CM

Exhibited by Sexton Shorthorns, Ainsworth, Iowa

4th Overall HeiferGrand Champion Chianina Heifer

Exhibited by Jordan Breedlove

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferExhibited by Isaac Taber

Supreme Champion SteerGrand Champion AOB (Chianina) Steer

Exhibited by Brandon Wyatt

Grand Champion Chianina HeiferExhibited by Devan Peterson

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferExhibited by Brad Craig

Grand Champion Chi Cross HeiferExhibited by Jordan Breedlove

Reserve Champion Chi Cross HeiferExhibited by Ethan Hanold

ACA Show Reports

Missouri State Fair 4-H & FFA ShowSedalia, Mo.Aug. 16, 2010Judge: Glen Waters

Iowa State Fair 4-H ShowDes Moines, IowaAug. 17, 2010

Kentucky State Fair Junior ShowLouisville, Ky.Aug. 26, 2010Judge: Jeff Sargent & Chris Skaags

Grand Champion Chianina HeiferLLLF Laryns Angel 1CM

Exhibited by Laryn Pinkston, LaPlata, Mo.

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferGUTH Patsy 21W 1CM

Exhibited by Lexie Nolting, Stover, Mo.

Grand Champion Chianina BullWCC Freightliner 382U 1CA

Exhibited by Double I Cattle Co., Gallatin, Mo.

Reserve Champion Chianina BullMilkdud 2CM

Exhibited by Zachary Koch, Harrisonville, Mo.

Grand Champion 4-H Chianina HeiferLLLF Laryns Angel 1CM

Exhibited by Laryn Pinkston, LaPlata, Mo.

Reserve Champion 4-H Chianina HeiferGACC Miss Polly

Exhibited by Shelby Lane, St. Catherine, Mo.

Grand Champion 4-H Chianina BullMilkdud 2CM

Exhibited by Zachary Koch, Harrisonville, Mo.

Grand Champion FFA Chianina HeiferGUTH Patsy 21W 1CM

Exhibited by Lexi Nolting, Stover, Mo.

Reserve Champion FFA Chianina HeiferTRKY Miss Wave At Me 1CM

Exhibited by Kellie Alexander, Linneus, Mo.

Missouri State FairSedalia, Mo.Aug. 16, 2010Judge: Harlan Yocham

Supreme Champion HeiferGrand Champion Chianina Heifer

SWSN 265W 1CMExhibited by Taylor Stevenson Tolle, Taylorsville, Ky.

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferTR U Know It PCA

Exhibited by Kelsey Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

Champion Bred & Owned Chianina HeiferGOP LAC Xyliah 002X 2CA

Exhibited by Laurel Culp, Nicholasville, Ky.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Chianina BullRJ Vegas Nights 0822 2CA

Exhibited by Ramsey Johnson, Winchester, Ky.

3rd Overall Supreme HeiferGrand Champion Chianina Heifer

Exhibited by Bailey Core, Pleasantville, Iowa

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferExhibited by Collin Swanson, Peterson, Iowa

Grand Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Gracie Russell, Prescott, Iowa

Grand Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Jake Tanner, Atlantic, Iowa

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ACA Show Reports

Kentucky State FairLouisville, Ky.Aug. 27, 2010Judge: Rob Sheets

South Dakota State FairHuron, S,D.Sept. 3, 2010

South Dakota State Fair Junior ShowHuron, S.D.Sept. 3, 2010

Grand Champion Chianina HeiferSWSN 265W 1CM

Exhibited by Taylor Stevenson Tolle, Taylorsville, Ky.

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferFBF Uniqua 665U 2CA


Grand Champion Chianina BullGOP TACK Kendall Martin 1CA

Exhibited by Grand ‘Ole Place Farms, Nicholasville, Ky.

Reserve Champion Chianina BullRJ Vegas Nights 0822 2CA


Grand Champion Chianina HeiferExhibited by Altena

Reserve Champion Chianina HeiferExhibited by Emma Schaunaman

Grand Champion Chianina HeiferExhibited by Halley Becking

Grand Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Schaunaman Family

Reserve Champion Chianina SteerExhibited by Ashley Beer

Please submit all show results to

Heather Counts, ACA Director of Shows

& Activities, for All-American points recording and for

inclusion in the ACJ. You may submit

results via email at [email protected] or by fax at (660)

747-7612.



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Chiangus & Chiford Cattle

Talmo RanCh

Phone: (706) 693-4133 or Fax: (706) 693-4359Email: [email protected] Web site: www.talmoranch.com

Wayne & Jill miller, ownersP.o. Box 68 • Talmo, Ga 30575

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Tim & Judy Gilstrap1355 Wright’s mill Rd.Commerce, Ga 30530

(706) 335-7448 home (706) 336-8258 Barn

Roddy Sturdivantmobile (770) 372–0400office (770) 921–3207

Rob Postinhome (706) 759–2220barn (706) 759–2209

Farms, Inc.P.O. Box 330

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Terry Johnson, OwnerR.R. 1 • N. Henderson, IL 61466(309) 464-5386

Brian Orth, Herdsman(309) 464-5240

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Chiangus bullsfor sale at the farm.

Garland & Kathie GehrkeHartsburg, Illinois(217) 642-5862

Troy Gehrke, ManagerDelavan, Illinois

(309) 244-7819 • Barn(309) 846-1614 • Cell

GF Gehrke FarmsGehrke Farms Beef

( 877) LEANBEEF • [email protected] Beef & Beef Snack Sticks

Ned EllisHome (334) 227-4446

Office: (334) 288-5049232 Cruise Rd.

Hope Hull, AL 36043

Chuck MadarisCell: (334) 657-5833

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Gettinger ChiAngus

Barb Gettinger3464 S. 325 E.

Rushville, IN 46173(765) 938-1971

Jeff & Lisa Gettinger4858 E 200 S

Rushville, IN 46713(765) 561-4434

[email protected]

Sam Gettinger(765) 561-3130

[email protected]

www.gettingerchi-angus.com

Selling Bulls, Heifers & Steers

“Professional Sale Management & Marketing Services”

Alan Sears61 Westward Way • Eaton, CO 80615

Home/Office: (970) 454-3986 • Mobile: (970) [email protected] • www.searsmarketingservices.com


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Bulls & Females for sale at all times.P.O. Box 189

French Lick, IN47432

(812) 630-4850Home of WRL Tracken Norman

Upcoming Advertising Deadlines:

• January Issue: Nov. 22• March Issue: Feb. 5

Larry and Barb Garrett4496 N. Round Barn Rd., Richmond, IN 47374

(765) 935-7384Email: [email protected]

ChiangusChimaine

Club Calves

Scott Trennepohl6591 W 625 N • Middletown, IN 47356

(765) 620-1700 • cell(765) 779-4528 • home

[email protected]

Jeff Trennepohl5487 N 525 W • Middletown, IN 47356

(765) 620-0733 • cell(765) 533-4644 • home

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Mark L. & Caralee RogersR.R. 1 • Douds, IA 52551

(641) 936-4682Chis CMade MRight RToday TQuality Alfalfa for Sale

CHIMAINEs

Chi-Maine Breeding Stock

Clarahan Farms

Breeders of Chiangus Cattle

Dennis • Ryan • Neil

19425 280th Avenue • Harper, IA 52231(641) 635-2454 – office

Dennis: (319) 330-6377 • Ryan: (641) 660-2713Neil: (641) 660-2257

Owners:Leonard & June Branscum: (606) 871-7859Neal & Rebekah Branscum: (606) 872-5395

814 Ard Ridge Rd.Nancy, KY 42544

Office & Fax: (606) 871-9454

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Carlada FarmsChiangus Cattle

Johnny & JaneMounce

(606) 871-7922 (H)(606) 305-7880 (C)

591 Warner Rd.Nancy, KY 42544

John & SueMounce

(606) 871-7505

E-mail: [email protected] Visitors Always Welcome

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Sale Labor Day Weekend

Jeff Miller 6863 S. 200 E.Cutler, IN 46920(765) 268-2409

(765) 414-4547 – cell

BREEDER OF ALMOST FAMOUS

Logansport, Indiana(574) 753-4652

Mike & Teresa Rose

Gary & Bev Rose


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Chi-Angus Cattle

Show Lambs

Mark & Michelle HallsAllan & Marlene Halls30523 St. Hwy. 104

(320) 278-3285 • (320) 278-3229

Breeding Stock Available

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Ventura Farm

Ken, Deb & Christina Geuns4995 Sleight Rd.Bath, MI 48808(517) 641-7152

Chiangus, Chimaine & AngusBulls Available by Private Treaty

Harlan & Leah Ritchie4537 Comanche Dr.Okemos, MI 48864

(517) 333-0649

VF New Edition 201 1CM2003 ACA National Champion Chi Bull

Cattle Company

The Vander KolksDorr, Michigan

(616) 896-9190 (office) • (616) 896-9433 (Carl & Gail)(616) 896-1637 (Brady & Susan Ostrom)

Carl, Gail, Craig, Kim & Susan

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Home of FBF Nevada Nights 2CA

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Danny Coward

501 Russell Rd.• Noxapater, MS 39346(662) 724-2685 (home) • (662) 325-2675 (work) • [email protected]

Home of WOCR Ozzie 67M, sire of the winning Beef Derby Calves

For Sale: Semen on RDD Mr VRD 105NUtilizing genetics from Willow Oak Ranch, Deiter Brothers & Circle E Farms

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Brad Lees3437 Co. Rd. 2560 • Higbee, MO 65257(816) 213-3941 • [email protected]

Fullblood ChianinaChiangus Breeding Bulls & Heifers

Lees Cattle Company

Home of Quality Chiangus Cattle

Val B. & Vicky B. Shields837 Dahms Rd.

Falmouth, KY 41040 (859) 654-4440 or (859) 391-0758

Web site: www.VBSFarms.com


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RIVERVIEW FARM

NOW AVAILABLE:Bulls & Cows

Cow/Calf PairsOpen & Bred Heifers

Bull Calves

Adam F. Ambielli412 Trimmer Road

Califon, New Jersey 07830(908) 832-2526

[email protected]

FULL BLOOD CHIANINA

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Breeding Heifers, Breeding Bulls and Club Calves Now AvailableFor Viewing and Sale Private Treaty • Call for Directions

Bill & Linda Ramsey4002 Kay Ave • Grand Island, NE 68803

Toll Free Office: (877) 384-4527 • Cell: (308) 380-1549 • Fax: (308) 384-7379www.ramseychiangus.com

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Bryan, John & Jerry SchaeferP.O. Box 28 • Des Lacs, ND 58733

Bryan: (701) [email protected]: (701) 720-7220Jerry: (701) 720-2061

[email protected] NWSS Champion Chianina Pen

Visit us at www.schaeferchiangus.com

Jerry and Deloris AdamsonHC 74, Box 10

Cody, NE 69211(402) 823-4350 • (402) 823-4338

Tim Davis & KidsP.O. Box 1347 • Huntersville, NC 28070

(704) [email protected]

Carolina Chiangus

Melroe FarMs

Steve, Barb, Tyler & Bethany8005 Hwy. 32 • Gwinner, ND 58040

(701) 678-2225Tyler (Cell) (605) 695-3295

JSC Momentum 74T PCA

Form to Function

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Hunt Farms

Home Phone(937) 548-3050

Tom, Deanna and Megan2505 Weavers Station – Ft. Jefferson Rd.

New Madison, OH 45346

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Wayne & Barb Ohlrichs55943 U.S. Hwy. 275

Norfolk, NE 68701(402) 371-0695

Cell (402) 649-5804

Chi's, Maines & AngusClub Calves & Breeding Stock

Visitors Always Welcome!E-mail: [email protected]

the brand of quality


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ROWE FARMSCHIMAINEGene Rowe & Family

10578 Gettysburg-Darke Rd. New Paris, OH 45347

(937) 678-9015 – office(937) 533-1529 – mobile

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Ron Kreis, Auctioneer2005 World Champion Livestock Auctioneer

Specializing in Purebred & General Livestock Auctions

Ron KreisAdamsville, OH(740) 796-5242(740) 683-3235

[email protected]

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Purebred ChiangusWe breed for OPTIMUMS. Not extremes.

Performance tested bulls and females • Show prospects

Chase ComerP.O. Box 705 • Ardmore, OK 73402

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Mary Lee & Doris White74138 Turnout Road • Burns, OR 97720

(541) 589-1476 – Mary Lee(541) 573-6566 – Doris

www.whitecattleco.com • [email protected]

your West Coast Chi ConnectionWhite Cattle Company

8865 Harding Hwy, Lima, OH 45801Brad: (419) 303-3300 Tyler: (419) 236-4375

www.winegardnershowcattle.com

Winegardner Show CattleBrad, Melanie, Tyler, Ashley & Hannah

Raising quality Chi cattle you can depend on.



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Sky MeadowsSky MeadowsLee & Elene Hitz

100 Harrison DriveAnnville, PA 17003

[email protected](717) 867-1266

High Percentage Chiangus Seedstock

SDSU Cow Camp

Chi-Influenced Cattle For Sale

Miller, South Dakota

Clay Duxbury(605) 204-0763 (cell) • (605) 853-9280 (work)

[email protected]



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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

Bottom Line Genetics For Profit Minded Cattlemen

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

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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”

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

Ranch ManagerChad Hudgins (817) 374-2252

(817) 597-8970

Jason SchrickBusiness: (817) 596-0799

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AlABAmACircle E Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33CK Cattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

COlORAdOSears Marketing Services . . . . . . . 33

GeORGiAChi-G Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Igenity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17RSE Farms, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Talmo Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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miCHiGAnPfizer Animal Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4VKR Cattle Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Ventura Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

minneSOtAHalls Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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mOntAnAGergen Chiangus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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January Issue: Nov. 22March Issue: Feb. 5

Friday, December 31, 2010 - 1 p.m. ESTAt Green Oak Farms near New Paris, Ohio

Located along I-70 just east of the Indiana line

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I-80The $53,000 top-seller of our 2009 sale.

Thanks to Top Sires and Lautner Farms!

Selling 65 Bulls, Bred Females, and ShowHeifers In a Celebration

of Great Stock!

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