US Beltie NewsMay 2020

President Janie Tripp

The Belted Galloway Foundation, Inc. met in March and they contacted me asking me to establish a Belted Galloway Junior Association region for the Kathi Jurkowski Belted Galloway National Show. The Kathi Jurkowski National Show will operate like all other Belted

Galloway Junior Association regional groups raising their own funds and paying all expenses and premiums. The region will be able to apply for funding from the Belted Galloway Foundation. I will be meeting with the BGJA committee and we will be establishing a plan to generate funding for the show in 2020.

I have been working with Executive Director, Vic Eggleston, to plan the Spring Council Meeting via teleconference. Committees are currently meeting to give their reports to Council during the meeting.

I hesitate to mention it again because I think every person in the United States is tired of hearing about COVID19, but its impact has put a lurch in the cattle industry as a result. Markets are down, processing plants are closed, and during the first quarter of 2020, livestock shows were cancelled. The reality is that it is all out of our control.

On the bright side, calving season is upon us, newborn calves and their mothers are grazing on green grass which is something that I always look forward to on a

President’s message

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yearly basis! You can’t beat the smell of fresh overturned earth and budding trees and flowers--all reminders of hope and renewal.

Please see page 2 for updates about the Beltie Journal and the World Galloway Conference.

Transfering Animals1. Download a transfer application form from beltie.org.2. Legibly fill in the animal’s name, correct registration

number, sex, date of sale and date the application is submitted.

3. Enter new and old owner names, addresses and membership numbers. If either party is a non-member, note this in the “number” blank.

4. If the animal is a bred female or exposed female, it is required that the owner of the bull fill in and sign the bottom of the form, indicating served dates (“pasture” if not precisely known), the bull’s name and number, and indicate whether the breeding was natural or artificial.

5. The animal’s original registration certificate and proper fees must accompany the application for transfer.

Signing in New MembersWhen animals are sold to newcomers to the breed a free one-year Society membership is issued to them. The new members receive a Breeder’s Manual and a ‘new member packet’ from the Executive Director’s office. New members begin receiving newsletters immediately.

NEW MEMBERSJames AlsupAlsup Farms405 HarrisonMiner, MO 63801(314) 808-1020

Romine Family & Caroline Tuell & Riley Croddy16747 E Huffer RdHope, IN 47246(812) 546-5587

Win & Maria ElderWME Homestead8185 Monument DrGrants Pass, OR, 97526(541) 441-3740

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Calendar RemindersSOUTHWEST BELTED GALLOWAY ANNUAL MEETING & SPRING SHOW- MAY 30Double M Ranch, Malone,Texas. The halter show will start at 10 am, followed by a pen show. Lunch will be provided. A speaker and the SBGA annual meeting will conclude the show. Contact Dawson Masters (972) 465-0339 or dawson.masters@energytransfer.com or Tommy Fey at tdfey@live.com.MIDWEST CLASSIC- JUNE 27Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, Illinois. Contact Julie Willis (815) 547-6912 or sbfarms@hotmail.com.RESCHEDULED FOR 2021:GREAT LAKES REGIONAL ROUNDUPWhitley County Fairgrounds, Columbia City, Indiana. Contact Liz Dausman (574) 304-7051 jaydausman@hotmail.com or Emily Bales (574) 376-0801 jbconcrete@centurylink.net.GLBGA FIELD DAYSColumbia City, Indiana. Contact Terry Willis (815) 547-6912 or sbfarms@hotmail.com.2020 WORLD GALLOWAY CONGRESSHeld in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky. Visit our event website at worldgallowaycongressusa2020.com for the schedule and registration information.

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Body Condition at Calving counts!by Jayde Reilly, Editor

Observing your cattle’s body condition score (BCS) should be a part of a routine at your farm or ranch. BCS enables you to quickly identify the nutritional needs of your cattle based on their physical appearance. As your herd endures each season and stage of production, there will be times when your herd’s BCS will change. The goal is to maintain a BCS of five.

As productive beef operations, we ask for a lot out of our cows. We ask them to endure calving, be productive in her lactation and get rebred all in the same three to four months. This demanding period of the cow’s cycle can be stressful. It is important to pay special attention to her BCS as she comes into calving and begins raising her calf. Her BCS during this time period will effect not only her ability to raise a vivacious calf but also the length of time between calving and her first heat and her conception rate. Below is a table (Table 1) explaining how taking your herd from a BCS of 4 to a BCS of 5 at calving will prove to be profitable based on pregnancy rates alone.

Effects of Pregnancy Rate- based on 100 cowsRanch A

BCS at Calving Pregnancy Rate Calves Weaning Weight Calf Price $1.30/lb5 87% 87 550 $62,205

Ranch B BCS at Calving Pregnancy Rate Calves Weaning Weight Calf Price $1.30/lb

4 64% 64 550 $45,760$62,205 - $45,760 = $16,445 of additional income calving in BCS 5

World Galloway Congress- Rescheduledby Jon Bednarski, World Galloway Congress President

The Belted Galloway Society’s Council made the difficult de-cision at their Spring Meeting on May 6th to reschedule the World Galloway Congress to November of 2021.

The unanimous vote was made from feedback received from both US and international delegates. Concerns were expressed over additional flare-ups of the coronavirus later this year, possible quarantines, travel restrictions and bans. With many venues, events and fairs being closed or canceled, it would have been difficult to provide a World Galloway Congress that delegates have come to expect. For those who had already paid and registered, a full refund is available or your funds can be transferred to the 2021 Congress. For updates you can visit the website at www.worldgallowaycongressusa2020.com

Belted Galloway journal- Postponedby Jon Bednarski, Promotion & Advertising Committee Chairman

The Promotion and Advertising Committee along with a vote from BGS Council have decided to postpone production of the Journal for 2020. With plans to have a World Galloway Congress section featuring the farms, venues and events it was a logical decision with rescheduling the WGC to 2021. Also considered were hardships that farmers and ranchers are facing this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that our members and advertisers will come back in 2021 with more support for the publication.

New England Galloway Group Heifer Projectby Heidi Baker, NEGG President

The New England Galloway Group’s Heifer Project places a Belted Galloway heifer calf with a deserving youth recipient on an annual basis. The intent of this project is to allow hands-on education in cattle rearing and showmanship and to develop a love of the breed. The youth selected to receive a heifer is expected to return the first heifer calf back to the program so it will continue each year. The Heifer Project Recipient was Adam Eaton (ME), and was awarded the heifer from Elizabeth Eaton (ME). More info: https://www.beltedgallowaygroup.com/heifer-project

The Belted Galloway Journal is an annual publication of the Belted Galloway Society. The Journal has become the breed’s most valuable marketing literature! The Journal is distributed at state and county fairs, regional beef expos, national livestock shows, and any-where the Belted Galloway Society can promote the breed!

We believe: • BeltedGallowaycattlearethebestsuitedbeefbreed

for a growing population of individuals who are in-terested in living a rural lifestyle and raising tender and nutritious beef.

• Beltiesareabeefbreedthatisidealforsmallacre-age beef production because of their moderate size plus their utilization of grasses more efficiently.

• BeltedGallowaycattleareaBEAUTIFULbreed.

The Belted Galloway Society is committed to:• PromotetheBeltedGallowaybreedofcattle.• Preservethepurityofthebreed.• Providementoringopportunitiestoouryouth

“With members in nearly every state - representing laborers to lawyers, bankers to builders - the Belted Galloway

Society has diversity nationwide.”

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Shawn LehmannLehmann Belties2051 5th Rd SELeroy, KS 66857(620) 490-0206

Barbara MastersBarbara’s Belties173 HCR 3303WMalone, TX 76660(817) 681-8967

R&M Farmsc/o Rob Rinehart1648 Lake RdSorento, IL 62086(618) 540-3270

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Picturing Sale Cattleby Jayde Reilly, Editor

Picture day may be one of the most stressful days on the farm (it is at our place at least.) All of your longnights and early mornings in the barn calving/lambing/farrowing out the matings that you have waited (what seems like) forever are now on the ground and has led to this moment... anxiety is high! Below you will read some of my (and other industry experts’) tips and tricks to get you through picture day “stress-free.”

LocationThe ideal location to set up your picture pen is somewhere with green, well maintained grass and a nice fence. Be aware of your backdrop as it can be distracting to those looking at your pictures! For cattle, your picture pen should be about 100 ft x 60 ft with a slight gradient. When setting up your picture pen, keep in mind the photographer will keep the sun behind them when picturing your cattle in the early morning or late afternoon.

PreparationTo ease the potential stress of running out of time on picture day, try to be as prepared as possible. Have most of the clipping, grooming and other prep done before picture day to ensure your stock are willing to cooperate with you for as long as possible.

The TeamThis may be the most important piece to the whole day! Your picture day team is essential to the success of the day. In addition to the crew in the barn preparing the cattle, you also need to round up pen help. In the picture pen, your photographer will need an attention-getter and 1-2 pushers/handlers. A good crew in the pen will make or break your picture day.

Be FlexibleI cannot stress this last point enough.... be flexible. I can almost guarantee that something will go wrong, even with the most articulate planning. If you go into the day with a flexible state of mind, I promiseyour picture day will go much smoother than the alternative.

There are many great livestock photographers in the across the country who are eager to help you market your livestock. Feel free to contact me for photographer recommendations for your area!

CLRC Belted Galloway Association Fee ScheduleEffective January 1, 2018 All fees are in U.S. currency* TRANSACTION FEE (applies each time work is submitted; one charge for entire order) ............................................... $10.00MEMBERSHIP:Regular Membership (New) ............................................................................................................................................. $50.00Regular Membership (New membership when accompanied by transfer applications ................................................... $25.00Regular Membership (Renewal) ...................................................................................................................................... $40.00Regular Membership (Lapsed one or more years) .......................................................................................................... $50.00Associate Membership (unable to register animals) ........................................................................................................ $25.00Associate Membership (Lapsed one or more years) (unable to register animals)........................................................... $50.00Junior Membership (under 21 years of age) ...................................................................................................................... $20.00 Junior Membership (Lapsed one or more years) (under 21 years of age) ......................................................................... $25.00 Life Membership ................................................................................................................................................................$550.00REGISTRATIONS:Heifer calves up to 6 months of age ...................................................................................................................................$15.00Heifer calves between 6 and 12 months of age ..................................................................................................................$20.00Heifer calves between 12 and 24 months of age ................................................................................................................$40.00Heifer calves over 24 months .......................................................................................................................................... $100.00Bulls born on or after January 1, 2018 (DNA and hypotrichosis testing required)...............................................................$30.00Bulls born before January 1, 2018 ......................................................................................................................................$50.00Steers any age ....................................................................................................................................................................$15.00Registration of animal from a recognized other registry .....................................................................................................$40.00TRANSFERS:Applied for within 30 days of the date of sale .....................................................................................................................$20.00Applied for between 30-60 days of date of sale ................................................................................................................. $30.00Applied for more than 60 days after sale ............................................................................................................................$40.00* From non-member to member ..........................................................................................................................................$40.00Transfer of an embryo..........................................................................................................................................................$5.00Herd Transfer (no certificates will be printed).......................................................................................................................$35.00MISCELLANEOUS:Change of farm name .......................................................................................................................................................$100.00Change of animal name ....................................................................................................................................................$25.00Reissued certificate to correct application error .................................................................................................................$20.00Duplicate certificate issued with pedigree on reverse ........................................................................................................$10.00* Five-generation pedigree .................................................................................................................................................$10.00Progeny listing, individual animal .......................................................................................................................................$10.00 Semen certificates (each) minimum order of 10 .................................................................................................................$2.00Embryo certificates (each) ..................................................................................................................................................$1.00*Rush Service (one charge for entire order) .......................................................................................................................$25.00Except where indicated by an asterisk (*), services are available only to members of the Society.

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Virtual showENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED- MAY 24TH, 2020In light of many shows being rescheduled or cancelled, the Belted Galloway Junior Association has decided to host their first virtual show. Exhibitors must submit a side profile photo and video of their animal. Visit www.beltieshow.com for offical rules and instructions.

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For sale

About Classifieds: Your classifieds required contact information - name, farm, location, phone and email. All classified ads are automatically placed on beltie.org with a two-month limit on classified insertions. Photos are FREE when placed on belie.org. One photo per animal. Email ads to executivedirector@beltie.org or by fax (608) 527-4811 or phone (608) 220-1091. We encourage members to submit ads by the 25th of the month to be included in the upcoming issue.

RReecchhaarrggee RRaanncchh BBeellttiieess Erin and Brian O’Rourke

“Stay and play with the Belties at a beautiful home and land.”

Facebook: Recharge Ranch Vrbo.com/457371 for reference Bois D’Arc, Missouri (Springfield — 1 hour from Branson) (816) 718-1377 brian@midwestpowerindustries.com

MO- One registered and two recorded heifers for sale. Smith Fork Creek Ruby 44967-R PBXX, born 4/6/19, is a 15/16. Smith Fork Creek Kat 7/8 BGXX A 44969-R, born 4/29/19. Smith Fork Creek Pearl A44968B7/8 BGXX, born 4/8/19. Pictures available upon reguest. Transportation may be available at low rate. Also discount for multiple purchases. Contact Don Anderson at Smithfork-creek@gmail.com or cell (816) 604-7556

KS- Three animals for sale. Bull Westwoods Thor 42953-B. DOB 11/ 14/17. Wide belt, very tame. Two heifer calves, registration pending. Both have nice wide belts. Westwoods Thyme. DOB10/14/19. Sire: Bear Springs Ean Charles 42386-B. Dam: Westwoods Tess 41246-B,W. Westwoods Teagan DOB 9/14/19. Sire: Bear Springs Ean Charles 42386-B. Dam: Legacy Jamie 31872-B. Randy and Rene Woods, Westwoods Ranch, Arma, KS 66712. (620) 249-7449 or rdwoods@ckt.net

KS- Four yearling heifers and three cows for sale. All are registered stock with the Belted Galloway Society Registration numbers are 45354B, 45350B, 45352B, 45353B, 45351B, 28304B, 38429B, 41075B. Pedigrees and ages can be seen on the CLRC site under Bear Springs Farm. No holds. Bear Springs Farm, Hiawatha, KS. Email preferred at bschilling747@yahoo.com or leave a message at (785) 742-3159

IN- Belted Galloway Bull: Isidore Rex, 45240-B Calved 9/15/2018. Sire is Magnolia Trace Dark Legend 39953-B.Dam is Isidore Cassy, 37196-B Con-tact: Dave Husted, Isidore Valley Farm, Ripley County, IN. (317) 372-4948 hustedd2@gmail.com.

NC- Bull for sale. Rockwater Old Hickory 44629-B DOB 6/29/18 Red carri-er. Excellent temperament; very gentle bull, easy to handle. Good size and conformation, nice belt. Perfect for starter herd/ herdsman. Ann Furr,Salisbury, Rockwater Farm, NC (704) 798-3460 or drfurr611@gmail.com.

CT- Three registered females available, all halterbroken and friendly, from a 100% grass fed herd. Buell’s Fraser Fir 43960-B, an October 2018 heifer, exposed to yearling bull Buell’s Groot 45137-B for January calving. Fraser has a ‘spot’ in her belt. Deer Brook Mae 35891-B, a six-year-old cow also exposed to Buell’s Groot for January calving. Buell’s Gypsophilla 45138-B,W, a March 2019 heifer. Very wide belt, two small white rear feet. For more information please contact Melinda Buell, Buell’s Dragonfly Farm, Hampton CT (860)455-3944 or wolvengalloway@gmail.com.

WY- Black Galloway bull for sale. Mountain High Floyd 43886-B DOB:

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6/18/2018. Located in Evanston, Wyoming. We also have some two-year-old heifers and older cows available for sale, also registered with the CLRC. Contact: Mike Wilkerson call or text (307) 679-9879 or email: mountainhigh-minicows@gmail.com for more information.

TX- Two registered Black Belted Galloway heifers for sale: Daisy Mae, DOB 4/01/19; and Patches, DOB 6/24/19. Registration complete awaiting certifi-cates from the CLRC. Contact Scott Dowell, D4 Land and Cattle, Tuscola, TX call or text (325) 669-5692 or e-mail dowellsarah21@gmail.com.

ME- Mitchell Ledge has a wide range of black Belted breeding stock available. Also, feeder calves. Transport available. Call Andy LeMaistre, Freeport, ME. (207) 838-0402 or email Andy@MitchellLedgeFarm.com.VA- Bull for sale. Kiyiwana Kickback, 40600-B, DOB 3/12/15. Purchased two years ago to diversify genetics. Kickback has produced a nice set of calves, including Athenrye Gemini, 44809-B, DOB 1/3/19, which I plan to keep to replace Kickback. Kiyiwana Kickback is very gentle and has great conformity. Nice wide belt has appeared on all calves. Pictures available online. Contact Jack Bagley, Fields of Athenrye, Sperryville, VA. (540) 987-8604 or jack@thebagleygroup.com.

OK-Ten registered bulls, ranging from 22 months to 6 years: OK Hills Ron Howard 44655, DOB 5/18/18; Ok Hills Wyatt Earp 44653, DOB 4/1/18; OK Hills Bill Dalton 45652; Ok Hills Hopalong Cassidy 44476, DOB 4/4/18; OK Hills Gene Autry 44475, DOB 3/11/18; OK Hills Roy Clark 44474, DOB 5/3/18; Ok Hills Sam Walton 41950 DOB 3/12/17; OK Hills Gordon Cooper 41949, DOB 5/2/17; Legacy Tundra 38609, DOB 9/23/13; Waits Ridge Charles 41707, DOB 8/16/18. Also, six nice 2019 heifers, all registered. And two registered cows with calves and one with no calf. OK Hills Farm. Midge Graves & Bud Hammons, Coyle, OK; mgraves@rollton.com or cbh@rollton.com; (405) 612-2716 or (405) 612-2741.

NY- Two registered Black Belted Galloway heifers for sale: Barrister Bella 43715-B, DOB 5/26/18; and Barrister Jane 43716-B, DOB 6/30/18. Contact Carol Kellish, Barrister Brand Farm, Lafayette, NY at (315) 677-3332 or e-mail: tomkellish@aol.com.

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State Females Males Total KY 354 69 423

April 2020 Issue: BGS Registrations by State in 2019

Belted Galloway SocietyDr. Victor Eggleston, Executive DirectorN8603 Zentner Rd, New Glarus, WI 53574executivedirector@beltie.orgPhone (608) 220-1091 Fax (608) 527-4811