2013 Winter Cattle Journal

Winter 2013 Volume Xi

a tri -state livestock news publication

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EPD’sTag # Reg# Pedigree DOB BW AWW/R BW WW YW Milk TM

206 M817385 Big Ben X Vision 2/5/12 64 831/100(TW) -2.7 36 62 11 29

209 M817386 9803 X No Question 2/7/12 70 782/117 -1.7 41 72 6 27

213 M817395 9803 X Duke 2/9/12 92 845/126 0.7 40 66 10 30

218 M817608 Firewater 8600 X Impressive 2/10/12 84 839/125 -1.8 45 76 2 24

237 M817745 Visionary 2044 X Polled Prince 2/14/12 93 864/129 -2.0 39 71 10 29

251 M817753 Polled Prince X No Question 2/20/12 98 816/122 1.9 47 79 14 38

2124 M817393 Design X PowerEdge 3/9/12 84 755/112 1.4 39 65 14 34

2150 M817407 Big Ben X Duke 3/14/12 96 793/118 -2.2 42 71 2 23

2164 M817600 Big Ben X Duke 3/17/12 84 762/114 -2.3 38 62 7 26

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CED BW WW YW Milk +6 +2.4 +70 +134 +41

Marb RE $F $B+.35 +.76 +73.00 +79.09

CED BW WW YW Milk +4 +3.4 +59 +108 +23

Marb RE $F $B+.56 +.29 +46.59 +63.34

CED BW WW YW Milk +5 +1.9 +60 +111 +34

Marb RE $F $B+.34 +.75 +49.62 +65.33

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Mates harvested to our Sale BullsConsistently grade

67% CAB®99% Choice or Better96% PREMIUM PAID

CED BW WW YW Milk+11 -.4 +66 +120 +34

TJ, Kristy, Tanner & Ty Martin1361 Keystone Sarben N Rd • PO Box 260

Keystone NE 69144Office: 308-726-2855 Cell: 308-883-2333

[email protected]

Marb RE $F $B +.62 +.20 +57.54 +68.94

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605-257-2391 • 605-645-956912346 US Hwy 212, Nisland, SD 57762

Foos Alliance 203Reg# 17364181

Sire: Crook Mt Really Windy 8834

MGS: HARB High Plains 171

BW WW Milk+.5 +30 +28YW BW 205 Wt.59 88 605

Foos 8060 Windy 261 Reg# 17364222

Sire: VDAR Really Windy 8060MGS: Cole Creek Juanada Ridge 65U

BW WW Milk-1.6 +38 26YW BW 205 Wt.+78 77 673

Foos Design 224 Reg# 17364191

Sire: ACF New Design 2062MGS: NF Supreme 628-694

BW WW Milk+.9 +36 25YW BW 205 Wt.69 85 600

Foos Windy 238 Reg# 17364201

Sire: Crook Mt Windy 17MGS: TC Power Stroke 4118

BW WW Milk+1.7 59 24YW BW 205 Wt.92 88 683

Reference Sires: ACF New Design 2062,VDAR Really Windy 8060, Crook Mt Really Windy 8834, Foos Alliance 09, Crook Mt Windy 17

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Gill Red AngusHC 64 Box 146

Timber Lake, SD 57656

Larry Gill • 605.865.3288Brent Gill • 605.848.3722Bryan Gill • [email protected]

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Gill Red AngusGill Red Angus"You Buy We Bid” Bull and Replacement Heifer Sale

Tuesday, February 19, 2013AT THE RANCH • TIMBER LAKE, SD

10 REGISTERED BRED HEIFERS5 REGISTERED OPEN REPLACEMENT HEIFERS150 COMMERCIAL OPEN HEIFERS80 COMMERCIAL BRED HEIFERS

SELLING 450 HEAD

- 100 COMING TWO YEAR OLD BULLS - 100 YEARLING BULLS

You buy our bulls, we bid on your

calves!

C-T GRAND STATEMENT 1025

20 Sons & Daughters Sell!

28 Sons Sell!

14 Sons Sell!

15 Sons & Daughters Sell!

LMG GILLS VIN DIESEL 7611

LUCHT DIAMOND BACK 894

LMG MISS LASS 5014


Adj. 205: 713 –– WW Ratio ET Adj. 205: 785 –– WW Ratio 126

Adj. 205: 727 –– WW Ratio 117

Adj. 205: 678 –– WW Ratio 101Adj. 205: 704 –– WW Ratio ET

Adj. 205: 706 –– WW Ratio 113

Adj. 205: 683 –– WW Ratio ET

Adj. 205: 706 –– WW Ratio 113

Adj. 205: 668 –– WW Ratio 104

–– Sires Represented –– –– Sale Features –– –– Sale Features ––

Adj. 205: 804 –– WW Ratio 125

Adj. 205: 681 –– WW Ratio 106

Adj. 205: 708 –– WW Ratio 110Adj. 205: 701 –– WW Ratio 109

Adj. 205: 703 –– WW Ratio 114

Adj. 205: 668 –– WW Ratio 104


Adj. 205: 804 –– WW Ratio 125

Adj. 205: 681 –– WW Ratio 106


Adj. 205: 703 –– WW Ratio 114

Adj. 205: 668 –– WW Ratio 104


Adj. 205: 804 –– WW Ratio 125

Adj. 205: 681 –– WW Ratio 106


Adj. 205: 703 –– WW Ratio 114




• FREE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY ON BULLS •• FREE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY ON BULLS •SELLING 720 REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS & FEMALES

Saturday • February 9, 2013 • 10 am at the ranch110

th

Production Sale

He sells! This Rito 9969 bull is the ranchers kind, abounding with thickness, muscle, pounds and substance. His 3-year-old dam by Bismarck is beautiful-uddered and highly productive.

He sells! This tremendous son of Harvestor is pictured preweaning with his 3-year-old dam by Bismarck. He represents the kind you will find in volume at SAV and the kind that will add profitability to any cow/calf operation.

He sells! A genuine beef bull by Rito 7075 loaded with thickness, volume and performance. He is bred to add pounds, profit and quality to every calf he sires.

He sells! This Rito 9969 son is loaded with meat and muscle from front to back and packs plenty of performance in a moderate-framed package. His Net Worth dam from the Madame Pride family has a son working at Select Sires AI Stud.

He sells! A herdsire prospect by Harvestor from a fifth generation Pathfinder dam from the Emblynette family that was established at SAV in 1946.

He sells! This Harvestor son proudly displays the structure, performance and breed character stamped by his sire. His 3-year-old dam by Bismarck has two brothers in major AI studs.

The 2013 SAV Sale features large AI sire groups and a volume selection of seedstock affordable to the cowman. SAV bulls have earned a reputation for adding thickness, volume, muscle and real-world fleshing ability, while leaving moderate, beautiful-uddered, productive females. They are the kind ranchers demand and search for — adding pounds to your calfcrop, maternal strength to your cowherd and dollars to your bottomline.

SAV Robust 2146BW 79 • 205 Wt. 994

SAV Harvest Moon 2244BW 87 • 205 Wt. 993

SAV Resistol 2013BW 80 • 205 Wt. 998

SAV Rock Solid 2251BW 87 • 205 Wt. 1014

SAV International 2020BW 83 • 205 Wt. 955

SAV Bumper Crop 2018BW 81 • 205 Wt. 925

SAV Net Worth 4200

SAV 707 Rito 9969

SAV Iron Mountain 8066

SAV Pioneer 7301

SAV Bismarck 5682

SAV Brand Name 9115

SAV Potential 0205

SAV Harvestor 0338

SAV Mustang 9134


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Mc Cumber Angus Ranch“ Cow herd known for outstanding maternal traits”

Sinclair Extra 4X13 #14774030 2/7/044X13 is very sound and is a proven sire for calving ease,outstanding daughters and marbling with adequate muscle.There are over 100 daughters in production, with an avg.weaning ratio of 102 at Mc Cumber Angus Ranch.

Sinclair Entrepreneur 8R101 #16027234 1/23/08Entrepreneur is a Rito 707 son who is proving to be a very consistent sire, stamping his calveswith length, depth and muscle. They are an exceptional sire group that will impress you.

OCC Tremendous 619T #15992634 1/19/07A sire of muscle, capacity and calving ease. His daughtersare clean fronted, good headed and have a perfect udder.

Annual Bull Sale: March 27, 2013at the ranchSelling 110 yearling Angus bulls and aselect group of 35 heifer calves

Mc Cumber Angus Ranch is well known for cattle thathave years of selection for maternal traits. They are mod-erate framed cattle that will work in a forage only basedenvironment. Selection for feminine, wide based and deepribbed females with excellent udder qualities has been ongoing for generations. You will find generations of likekind cattle in the Mc Cumber pedigrees that will stampand create a uniform calf crop for you. We look forwardto showing you our calf crop and the dams that producethem. Mc Cumber Angus Ranch would like to be yourseed stock source.

Mc Cumber Angus Ranch8675 37th Ave, Rolette, ND 58366Chuck:701/246-3366 or Matt: 701/246-3847Email:[email protected],Web site: mccumberangus.com

Sinclair Fortunate Son #16648841 2/11/10Fortunate is siring bull calves that are very long, wide topped and full of muscle, with an aver-age weaning ratio of 105 in the Mc Cumber herd. His first calves were very well received onthe North Dakota Angus Tour. They will sell March 27, 2013.

Mc Cumber Rito Rolette 1108(pictured to the left) #16976262 2/4/2011

Sired by Entrepreneur 8R101 and out of BPride 636 of Mc Cumber. He was the lot 1 andhigh selling bull in our 2012 Bull Sale. A ma-ternal brother to 1108, sired by Fortunate Son,will be a feature bull in our March 27, 2013sale. We used 1108 very heavy and eagerlyawait his calves that will be born in 2013.











Mc Cumber Angus Ranch8675 37th Ave, Rolette, ND 58366

Chuck: (701) 246-3366 or Matt: (701) 246-3847

Email:[email protected]

Web site: mccumberangus.com





















Sinclair Fortunate Son #16648841 2/11/10Fortunate is siring bull calves that are very long, wide topped and full of muscle, with an average weaning ratio of 105 in the McCumber herd His first calves were very well received on the North Dakota Angus Tour.They will sell March 27, 2013.

OCC Tremendous 619T #15992634 1/19/07A sire of muscle, capacity and calving ease. His daughters are clean fronted, good headed and have a perfect udder.

Sinclair Extra 4X13 #14774030 2/7/044x13 is very sound and is a proven sire for calving ease, outstanding daughters and marbling with adequate muscle. There are over 100 daughters in production, with an ave. wearing ratio of 102 at Mc Cumber Angus Ranch.

Sinclair Entrepreneur 8R101 #16027234 1/23/08Entrepreneur is a Rito 707 son who is proving to be a very consistent sire, stamping his calves with length, depth and muscle. They are an exceptional sire group that will impress you.

Mc Cumber Rito Rolette 1108 #16976262 2/4/2011











Sired by Entrepreneur 8R101 and out of B Pride 636 of McCumber.He was the lot 1 and high selling bull in our 2012 Bull Sale. A maternal brother to 1108, sired by Fortunate Son, will be a feature bull in our March 27, 2013 sale. We used 1108 very heavy and eagerly await his calves that will be born in 2013.

Annual Bull Sale:March 27, 2013

Selling 110 yearling Angus bulls and a select groupof 35 heifer calves

Mc Cumber Angus Ranch is well known for cattle that have years of selection for maternal traits. They are moderate framed cattle that will work in a forage only based environment. Selection for feminine, wide based and deep ribbed females with excellent udder qualities has been on going for generations. You will find generations of like kind cattle in the Mc Cumber pedigrees that will stamp and create a uniform calf crop for you. We look forward to showing you our calf crop and the dams that produce them. Mc Cumber Angus Ranch would like to be your seed stock source.


25th Annual Production SaleApril 12 • 2013Friday 1:00 PM • St. Onge, Sd

Offering

120Head

Purebred Angus the COwMan’S Kind!Bred to Survive and Excel in a Commercial Cowman’s Environment

Craig and Deb Kukuchka 11591 US Highway 212

Belle Fourche, SD 57717

Phone 605-892-2875 Email: [email protected]

www.bar69angus.com

KUKUCHKA’S

t Sitz UPward 307r (17 SOnS Sell)

t Sitz daSh 10277 (17 SOnS Sell)

t Sitz new deSign 458n (BUll dUrhaM)t COnnealy thUnder t gdar gaMe day 449t SaV Final anSwer (17 SOnS Sell)

Powerful Yearling Angus BullsThese 70 powerful yearling bulls are the best of 140 head!

Fancy Commercial Replacement HeifersThese heifers are mates to the bulls selling and are ready for production!

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Table of Contents

Feeding14 PiPing UP for

water qUalityby HeaTHer HamilTonthe value of a quality, high quantity water source.

32 feeding Strawby HeaTHer HamilTonMaking straw work for your operation.

44 what’S in that feed?by HeaTHer HamilTonMeeting livestock nutritional requirements in a unique year.

Health and reproduction56 Pre-calving

vaccinationS for cowS

by HeaTHer smiTH THomasvaccinating cows before calving can greatly improve overall herd health.

72 PneUMonia in calveSby HeaTHer smiTH THomasKnow what your treatment and prevention options are.

82 a SMelly SitUationby Jan swan wooda real tale of the less-than-glamorous side of being a rancher and how most ranch kids learn about it.

88 teMPeraMent in feMaleS

by loreTTa sorensendr. reinaldo cooke has studied how a cow or heifer’s temperament can affect her ability to conceive and mature properly.

98 nUtrigenoMicS iS changing the gaMe

by amanda radkethe latest advancements in cattle nutrition studies and its affect on gene expression might change the beef industry as we know it.

106 necroPSieS can be USefUl

by HeaTHer smiTH THomasranchers can perform necropsies on the ranch using the modern technology to help their veterinarians determine a cause of death early and avoid possible outbreaks.

industry116 droUght affectS

everyoneby Carrie sTadHeimthe 2012 drought doesn’t just affect the cattlemen and ranchers of the region but everyone, from the local restaurants, to the veterinarians, to the dentist.

136 coloradoan’S PatentS have big iMPact

by eriC brownwade webster’s temperature monitoring patents are already helping the dairy industry and could help the beef industry in health and reproduction.

148 brandS: an iMPortant weStern tradition

by HeaTHer smiTH THomasbranding and brand inspecting is more than just a form of identification to ranchers in the west; it’s history and tradition.

162 oil trUMPS aUction barn

by loreTTa sorensennorthern livestock auction in Minot, nd, is having to relocate after the bnSf decided they needed to expand their rail line to accommodate the growing oil industry in nd.

174 6 tiPS for SUcceSS in agricUltUre

by amanda radkePearse lyons encourages farmers and ranchers to become the next generation of agriculturalists.

184 new avMa eUthanaSia gUidelineS

by amanda radkewith so much scrutiny on the ag industry everyone needs to be aware of what is considered a humane death.

2013 Winter Cattle Journal • tri-State liveStoCk neWS

February 19, 2013 • 1:00 p.m.62nd Annual Bull & Female Sale

Thomas Ranch Sale Facility, 16 ½ east of Onida, S.D.

Selling 48 Polled Hereford Bulls 20 Polled Hereford Bred Heifers66 Limousin and Lim-Flex Bulls. 98% Polled.

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62st Annual Bull & Female Sale Thomas Ranch Sale Facility, 16 ½ east of Onida, S.D.

(Captions for 6 pictures. We want pictures much larger than last year. Please don’t use the photo background from last year either.) Bar JZ Show of Force 005Z S: Absolute BD CED B W Y M RE MB 3/06 3.8 3.1 61 109 18 .69 -.05

Bar JZ Charlie 045Z S: Victor 719T BD CED B W Y M RE MB 3/15 5.1 3.1 65 95 25 .37 -.06

Bar JZ Freedom 065Z S: R IndependenceBD CED B W Y M RE MB 3/17 4.6 0.5 46 72 24 .31 .09

Bar JZ Rodemaster 010Z S: LVLS Stabilizer DP. DB. 62% Lim-Flex BD CE B W Y M RE MB 3/7 15 -4.3 43 83 29 -.12 .22

Bar JZ Rodemaster 051Z S: LVLS Stabilizer DP. DB. 56% Lim-Flex. BD CE B W Y M RE MB 3/16 10 -2.6 43 88 29 -.16 .29

Bar Overload 078Z S: Wideload DP. Red. 68% Lim-Flex. BD CE B W Y M RE MB 3/20 10 -1.5 48 89 29 .12 .21

Selling 48 Polled Hereford Bulls 20 Polled Hereford Bred Heifers 66 Limousin and Lim-Flex Bulls. 98% Polled.


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on the Cover“Hay before the Holidays.” Monte Hamilton’s calves enjoy their

christmas Eve breakfast north of osage, Wyoming in 2011.Photo by Heather Hamilton

190 the John graSSel Storya lifetime of hereford cattle

by Carrie sTadHeim

224 SodaK angUSMeyer family raises top genetics and lends a helping hand.

by loreTTa sorensen

208 hawKS herefordSSticking to the basics

by Jan swan wood

242 SPrUce hill rancholder bulls can cover more country.

by amanda radke

additional Features168 ag eventS172 liveStocK MarKet directory257 aDvertiSer inDex


Low dams and stagnant water pose a number of potential problems for livestock, and drought years only magnify those issues. Producers who have implemented a reliable, well-based water source for their operations say the change has been entirely positive, and encourage producers without a consistent water supply to consider implementing one.Photo by Heather Hamilton

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the Value of a Quality,High Quantity water Source

Piping Upfor water quality

Water is a limiting factor on many operations. The reliance on natural water sources has many producers in a pinch following the dry sum-mer. With no relief in sight as temperatures drop, the implementation

of a consistent, reliable source may be a smart, long-term investment for many producers to consider after the summer of 2012.

BY HEATHER HAmILTON


multiple options exist for produc-ers planning a water improvement project. However, a high quality well with an underground pipeline delivering water to livestock tanks handily tops the list of preferred successfully implemented projects by western ranchers.

“When we started there were those folks with doubts. On the years when the dams are full it’s easy to forget, and feel like its all hunky dory. But, you have to re-member the years the dams weren’t full. This year it was really easy to open a hydrant, and those folks with doubts no longer have them. Plus, we’ve found that even on years when our dams are full, the cows will drink out of the tanks first because they prefer that fresh water,” explained Owanka, South Dakota rancher marvin Williams of the value and benefit of the large-scale well and pipeline project

numerous area ranchers began in August of 2006.

The community felt the need for a more reliable, consistent supply of water to both their homes and livestock following the numerous dry years of the early 2000s, and

identified a lack of both quality and volume of water as a major issue in their area.

“We formed a rural water as-sociation with about 20 members, with additional help from our NRCS (Natural Resource Conser-vation Service) office and Midwest Assistance. We went before the State Water Commission for grant money, and individual producers put their operations into EQIP (Environmen-tal Quality Incentives Program) pro-grams which gave us enough points to qualify for money through that entity as well,” explained Williams of the first steps taken by the group to foot the project bill.

Following the procurement of funds, a 3,500 foot deep well was drilled, which pumps about 165 gallons per minute. Between 25 and 30 miles of line was laid, with each individual producer being respon-sible for what they added off that main line onto their operation.

“I personally added some tanks, and tied it into several old auto-matic waterers already in place, just

“it ’s quite an undertaking, but the more people you get involved, the more the cost is spread

out, and the easier i t is to foot the bi l l

on a well l ike ours.”

Marvin Wil l iams

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without any water supply to them. We also use it for our home. Prior to this we relied on a shallow well, and if we wanted to shower and do a load of clothes, one had to shower in the morning, the clothes were washed mid-day, and the second had to shower at night,” explained Williams of the benefits a solid water source has had to his entire operation.

With so many landowners in-volved, organization was key, and the entire process took a lot of time, with completion occurring in the summer of 2011. Williams explained there were various legal hoops to jump through, environmental rules and regulations to follow, water testing, easements to complete, and the constant wait for money to be made available through the various organizations the group received funds from.

“It’s quite an undertaking, but the more people you get involved,


“My grandfather told me you can have all the grass in the world, but if you don’t have water, you’re in trouble. With good water and short grass you can subsidize it out and make it work, but you can’t do anything without water.” South Dakota rancher Marvin Williams said of the long lasting benefits of a consistent, quality water source on a ranching operation. Photo by Heather Hamilton

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the more the cost is spread out, and the easier it is to foot the bill on a well like ours. Plus, if you’re patient it will eventually come to-gether,” noted Williams.

Lusk, Wyoming rancher Lee Hales is among those who have im-plemented a private water system specifically for his operation.

“We were previously totally re-liant upon reservoirs and dams for our livestock water. At the time

of the drought from about 2000 through 2007, boy, was it rough. There was no runoff for so long that we had to make a decision, and do something different,” explained Hales of what lead to his decision to drill a 2,300 foot deep well in the Lakota Dakota formation four years ago.

Today Hales can pump 18 gal-lons a minute from the well, and transports water more than 65,000

feet through two-inch black poly pipe to 14 large rubber tire tanks strategically placed in his pastures.

“I talked to a lot of people before I started, and had several different neighbors who recommended that type of pipeline strongly. There was no doubt in their mind that it was the most trouble-free over the long-term, and price-wise it was as cheap to slightly cheaper for origi-nal installation, noted Hales.

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50 - Charolais BullsSired by: Firewater, Mr. Turton, LT Blue Grass, Gerrard Montezuma, Cigar,Eli Ali, Cigars Pizzaz, Easy Cigar T74

70 - Angus BullsSired by: Sitz Upward, Final Answer, Tiger, Prowler, Aberdeen, Pendleton, Hoover Dam, Bismark, Sitz Dash, Connection10 - Maine Anjou BullsSired by: Maverick, Special Delivery, Gambler7 - SimmentalSired by: Upgrade, Chamberlain, Ollie3 - ShorthornSired by: Jakes Proud Jazz, Thriller

5 - Red AngusSired by: Make My Day

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44th ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE!

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 – 12:30 P.M. Presho Livestock • Presho, SD

Champion Maine Anjou Bull2012 South Dakota State Fair

Maverick Son

Reserved Champion Charolais Bullat Western Junior Livestock Show

DOB 4-13-2012

South Dakota 2012 High Point Champion Charolais Heifer

Class Winning Angus Heifer Calf Tiger Daughter

SELLING 145 YEARLINGS:7 Two Year Old Virgin Bulls • 270 Bred Heifers mostly AI’d

Heifers start calving March 8th


For Sale Book & Information Contact:Neri & Patty Barstow 402.497.3448 • Neri cell 402.322.0286

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22nd Annual “Rock Solid” Bull Sale

Selling 75

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“the catt le drink a lot more consistently

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“my grandfather told me you can have all the grass in the world, but if you don’t have water you’re in trouble. With good water and short grass you can subsidize it out and make it work, but you can’t do anything without water,” Williams noted.

Both men have also seen an im-provement in herd health since turning on the tanks for the first time.

“It’s obvious our cattle are doing quite a bit better. We used to deal with nitrate and sulfate poison-ing from the stagnant water in our dams, and had to be very careful with our pasture usage due to that.

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Processing straw, and consequently increasing surface area, is one way producers have effectively improved the palatability and digestibility of the feed source. Photo by Heather Hamilton

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“Straw, like any poor-quality forage, is good if you can get cows to consume enough total pounds. In reality, we’re feeding the bugs in the rumen, and to do that we need to create appetite,

then help those bugs digest and pass roughage faster, which will in turn create more appetite, so they consume more of the rough-age. Forage with four percent protein is no different than for-age with eight percent protein, so long as you have them consuming twice as much. That’s what it’s all about, and if you feed straw, the quality isn’t as important as the quantity,” noted montana-based feed supplement company Nutra-Lix’s George Yost of the mind-set he takes when considering straw as a major winter feed source.

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Adding a liquid protein sup-plement top dressing to bales of straw is one popularly discussed method of increasing palatability. However, Yost noted that research has shown feeding straw in self feeders with troughs of liquid-based protein supplement nearby has been shown as effective as top dressing individual bales.

“It saves a step, and there is also some feed that doesn’t get treated when you top dress it, and that part doesn’t get eaten as well. Then, if you’re rolling it out, once they lay on it, they have to be pretty hungry to go back and eat it. If it’s contained in a feeder, they are not reducing its palatabil-ity over time,” Yost explained.

Western South Dakota rancher Frank Bloom is among the produc-ers who top dressed millet straw last winter, doing three to five

days’ worth at a time, then feeding each bale through a processor.

“It was a dirty, messy way of feeding. You would have the liquid protein all over you, the pickup and everything else, when

you were treating bales. How-ever, once they were treated, it wasn’t bad at all running them through the processor, and didn’t

make much of a mess out of it,” explained Bloom, adding he only did a few bales at a time to prevent the liquid protein from freezing and potentially causing problems with machinery.

“There is also some waste with pouring the liquid on top of the bales because some of the supple-ment ran through and leached into the ground. I think injecting would be a better method than pouring over the top because you could put an exact amount in each bale, reduce the mess, and elimi-nate the leaching by leaving bales on their side instead of standing them on end,” continued Bloom.

Having an additional protein source when feeding straw is key, and Bloom is converting to lick tubs this year, adding that tubs, liquid protein and cake are all viable options that should be considered on an economic and

“i think injecting would be a better

method … because you could put an

exact amount in each bale, reduce the

mess, and el iminate the leaching…”

Frank Bloom,

SD rancher

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availability basis for producers feeding straw.

“I also encourage producers to compare not only cost of protein, but degree of utilization,” added Yost. “So often people will buy a supplement based on price, and use it as a replacement instead of in conjunction with what rough-age they have left over, or what they have purchased. Instead of looking at it from the standpoint of what you need to do to replace the roughage nutritionally; it’s much more effective and economical to look at what you already have and what you need to add to create a total feed program.”

Allowing straw to age, and feeding in conjunction with an-other roughage are additional as-pects of Bloom’s feeding program.

Lots of producers are relying on straw for a portion of their winter feed program. Determining how to best utilize the feed can reduce waste, improve cow performance and maximize the forage’s potential. Photo by Heather Hamilton


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“One thing I’ve learned over years of feeding straw is that if you can hold it over, cattle eat year-old straw a lot better. The enzymes break down to an extent over a year, and it makes a big difference on the feeding end. Another key part for me is maintaining about 20 percent of another forage in the diet. I’ve never fed 100 per-cent straw. I know of guys that say they do alright with it, but I’ve also never seen what kind of shape their cattle were in the fol-lowing spring. For me, keeping a low percentage of another rough-age in the feed program is key, noted Bloom.

montana State University Su-perintendent/Animal Scientist at the Northern Ag Research Center,

Darrin Boss listed ammoniating straw as another effective way of

increasing digestibility through increased enzyme break down, especially if the option of letting

the product age for a year is not viable.

“Our studies on this topic are a few years old, and as with any feed program, a producer would need to conduct research to deter-mine if it was economically viable for his operation to ammoniate straw,” noted Boss of the first step to developing any successful feed program.

“To start the process a big cover is placed over the straw stack – which can be round bales, squares bales, small squares, whatever. The stack is injected with anhy-drous ammonia using a cast iron, pointed tip pipe with holes drilled in it. Then let the stack set under the tent for about a month prior

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to feeding,” explained Boss of the process.

The anhydrous ammonia and water molecules present in the straw react to form ammonium hydroxide, which aid in breaking lignin-cellulose bonds. The result is a reduction of indigestible fiber and an increase in digestibility, which adds value to the straw as a feed source.

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increase surface area, stating he

has seen a noticeable difference

since implementing that feeding

method on his operation.

“Any time you increase sur-

face area, you will increase di-

gestibility. However, you have

to weigh that against increased

waste that processing creates if

you’re not putting it in a bunk.

We have a long-standing conver-

sation going on whether or not

the increased digestibility out-

weighs the increased loss when

feeding on the ground,” added

Boss of the mixed view he has

regarding processing feed on a

ranching operation.

All three men agreed that

when procured and used prop-

erly, straw can be a viable feed

source for many producers.

“Straw is a neat tool and prod-

uct to have. Today we have the

ability to go out and take straw

and use it as a roughage, which

may allow you to stretch your

good feeds to a further point and

make the whole program come

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Suggestions for improving palatability and digestability of lower quality roughages include grinding them, feeding different roughages on separate days to avoid waste of the least preferred roughage, and testing all feedstuffs to remove the guesswork of what they are doing for livestock. Photo by Heather Hamilton

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BY HEATHER HAmILTON


In order to effectively maintain or improve body condition scores (BCS) during winter months, producers must understand what nutritional re-quirements cows have, and how their raised or purchased feedstuffs stack up against those requirements. This knowledge enables producers to cor-rectly fill in any gaps, and maximize the usage of what they feed.

Recognizing what the cow needs to meet her nutritional requirements, re-gardless of where and how she is fed, is a solid starting point. North Dakota State University (NDSU) Carrington Research Extension Center Extension Specialist for Livestock Systems Karl Hoppe explained that in general, pro-ducers can figure on a cow consum-ing between two and three percent of her body weight daily in dry matter, with mature cows consuming up to seven percent of their body weight in dry matter during times of extreme cold. In general, for every 20 degrees the temperature drops below 30 de-grees Fahrenheit, a cow’s energy re-quirements go up by 20 percent. If

cows spend two weeks in conditions 20 below zero, they will drop one BCS level if the feed program isn’t altered accordingly.

From mid pregnancy to late preg-nancy, a cow’s energy and protein requirements will shift from need-ing 55 percent TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) to 60 percent TDN. Crude Protein (CP) requirements will also increase from seven to nine percent. Following calving, cows will require 65 percent TDN and 11-12 percent CP in their diet.

While forage testing is heavily en-couraged, NDSU has general infor-mation on the various feeds their state is shipping south, which can help producers determine what to expect out of the loads of roughage arriv-ing in their yards, and plan ahead for what they may need to add to com-plete their winter rations.

strawGeneral nutritional information, based on a 100 percent Dry Matter Basis

•wHeat Straw: 43% tDn, 3.6% CP, 0.19% Ca, 0.09% P

•Millet Straw: 51% tDn, 4.5% CP, 0.44% Ca, 0.12% P

•oat Straw: 47% tDn, 4.5% CP, 0.27% Ca, 0.10% P

Of the various straws available, oat straw is the most palatable, wheat straw has the lowest nutritional value of the main grain straws, and millet straw is generally higher in energy and protein levels. Year-old straw is typically slightly more digestible and palatable than current year straw.

comparing various feeding strategies,

options and possible supplements on

an economic and avai labi l i ty basis,

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The Benefits of Eary Weaning: Extra carcass quality (up to 25% more Choice and Prime) when the calf is introduced to starchy feeds (corn) at an earlier age. Healthier than calves weaned at normal weaning.

So how do I “Early Wean”: Start calves on creep feed early. Calves that are aware that there is ‘food’ in the creep feeder can be ‘weaned’ any time that the markets or weather dictate.

What's in the hay producers are wintering on this year? With alternative and lower class forages filling the winter roughage gap, knowing how they compare to typical forages, and what additional nutrients are needed to balance a ration will enable ranchers to maximize the effectiveness of their winter feed programs. Photo by Heather Hamilton

Nitrate accumulation is not a factor, nor is rust infected straw when feed-ing ruminants. Straw pairs well with higher protein grass or legume hays, and digestibility can be enhanced through grinding.

mature beef cows are able to uti-lize a higher percentage of straw in the ration than any other animal class. As calving nears, straw may need to be reduced in the diet as pregnant cows lack the amount of ab-dominal space for both a larger fetus

and large volume of feed. With nutri-tional requirements also increasing as parturition nears, reducing straw and replacing it with a higher quality feed source will aid in meeting the cow’s changing needs.


crp HayGeneral nutrient values for crP hay

•41-49% tDn, 2.3-14.6% CP, 0.3-0.75% Ca, 0.09-0.16% P

2012 CRP hay varied tremendously on quality and protein levels, and producers are highly encouraged to test their CRP hay to determine what it contains nutritionally. Percentage

alfalfa, time harvested and number of years since last harvested all played a role in each field’s crop. In 2012, qual-ity of CRP hay ranged by as much as 25 percent.

Palatability can be a concern with this roughage, particularly if the hay came from an area that hadn’t been cut for multiple previous years. Stem size and percentage of weeds can also

play a role in how well livestock will consume the forage. A high percent-age of kochia weeds in CRP hay may cause higher nitrate levels. Grinding will improve consumption and palat-ability of lower quality CRP hays.

Grains and Grain HayGeneral nutrient composition per bushel

•Corn: 90% tDn, 10.1% CP •Barley: 84% tDn, 13.3% CP•oatS: 77% tDn, 13.3% CP•wHeat: 88% tDn, 14.7% CP

Grains and grain hays are an ex-cellent source of carbohydrates and energy compared to straws and low quality grass hays. However, caution is also issued not to overfeed grain-based feeds if cattle are expected to fill up on a separate lower quality roughage. This is because starch con-tained in grains will cause a drop in rumen pH, resulting in decreased breakdown and digestion of the fiber found in low quality roughages. Lim-iting grain intake to a level that just meets the marginal energy deficiency, if there is one, is considered its best use when combined with low quality forage.

Nitrate poisoning can be a serious concern in grain hays, especially on drought years. Grains are also often lacking calcium and vitamin A, and rations based on a combination of grain or grain hay and low quality roughage may require an additional protein, vitamin and mineral supple-ment.

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Producers are often relying on multiple forages, used in combination, to feed their cowherd this winter. testing roughages allows for better planning and utilization of feedstuffs, particularly on years when producers are less familiar with the roughages they're relying on to survive the winter.Photo by Heather Hamilton

typical Hay cropsGeneral nutrient composition

•alfalfa, MiD- to full-BlooM: 51-55 % tDn, 13.5-15.9 % CP

•BroMe graSS: 48-58% tDn, 6-10.5 % CP

•Prairie Hay: 46-55 % tDn, 4.8-8.7 % CP

For comparative purposes, the typical western hay crop is largely comprised of alfalfa/grass mix hays. High quality alfalfa hays may act as a nutritional supplement when fed in conjunction with lower quality grass hays. However, current prices for high percentage alfalfa hay may be uneconomical compared to other protein sources for the 2012-13 winter.


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General considerations

How feedstuffs are fed may also play a fac-tor in the overall success of a winter feed pro-gram. If pasture con-ditions are very poor, drylotting cattle may im-prove their consumption of lower quality feeds, while also allowing total rest for the pasture. Grinding hay into bunks as opposed to directly on the ground has been shown to reduce waste and loss. When grinding is unavailable as an op-tion and multiple poor quality roughages are being fed, feeding each type on separate days can reduce waste of the least preferred forage.

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Pre-calving Vaccinations

for Cows

Boostering on an annual basis can help maintain immunity to certain diseases.

Calfhood disease is a concern of many cow-calf producers. A combination of factors, including a clean environment (low level of pathogens for

the calf to pick up) and well-nourished, healthy cows with strong immunities can help prevent sickness.

By HeatHer SmitH tHomaS


Calves have a better chance of staying healthy during their first weeks if they get an adequate amount of good-quality colos-trum soon after birth, containing antibodies against most of the pathogens they may encounter. If the dam has a chance to build high levels of antibodies before calving, she can pass this temporary im-munity to her calf.

Vaccinating cows ahead of calving can help build peak an-tibody levels to make sure their colostrum contains the maximum amount of protective antibodies. Dr. Steve Hendrick, Western Col-lege of Veterinary Medicine, Uni-versity of Saskatchewan, says that in many herds pre-calving vac-cinations means scours vaccines. “Some people are also starting to add BVD-IBR vaccines to that pro-gram, pre-calving. There are some modified-live vaccines on the

market now that are labeled for use in pregnant cows, provided those cows were vaccinated pre-viously and have some immunity already,” he says.

“Scours vaccinations can be beneficial in herds that have cer-tain problems. There are limita-tions, however, regarding what

the vaccinations cover and which problems can actually be helped,” he says. The important thing is to have healthy cows, with strong immune systems, to produce strong calves that can take full ad-vantage of the antibodies in colos-trum. Sometimes cows are unable to develop immunity when they are vaccinated, especially if they have inadequate nutrition.

Some types of scours vaccines provide more protection than oth-ers. Dr. Eugene Janzen, University of Calgary, says the E. coli vac-cines work very well, but today may not be as necessary as they have been in the past, since many stockmen have moved away from calving in confined, contaminated areas.

“Some of the viral fractions of the pre-calving vaccines, such as the rotavirus and coronaviruses, may not perform as well as the E.

“Vaccinating cows ahead of calving

can help bui ld peak antibody levels to make sure their

colostrum contains the maximum

amount of protective antibodies.”

Dr. Steve Hendrick




coli vaccines, and timing is much more critical,” according to Jan-zen. “If calves will be at high risk between two to four weeks of age for viral infections, you need to make sure there will be enough antibodies in the colostrum to help them at that time.” The cow will need peak antibody levels when she calves, to have enough passive immunity for the calf to give him protection that long.

“With those particular viruses, if you boost the cow’s immunity, those antibody levels rise fairly quickly and would be deposited in the colostrum fairly quickly. But they also wane quickly. If you vaccinate cows in early Feb-ruary and the majority of your calves arrive the end of March, efficacy of that vaccine will be compromised,” says Janzen. You’d need to vaccinate the cows closer to when their calves will

be at risk, or give a booster shot closer to that time.

“If calving is strung out, and especially if it’s in a corral behind the barn rather than out on pas-ture, we encourage ranchers to vaccinate the late calvers again,” explains Janzen. You want peak antibody response at the proper time to help the calves.

There are several brands and types of scours vaccines on the


market. “Talk with your own vet to know what might be recom-mended in your situation,” says

Hendrick. “The timing for these may differ a bit, depending on the type of vaccine,” he says.

There are dif-ferences on what the manufacturers advise, whether its two weeks or a month to six weeks before calving. Some products need a two-shot series the first year, and an annual booster thereafter. Some herds try to target

vaccinations about three weeks before the herd starts calving. Some types of vaccine may re-quire a booster for any cows that are calving late – in case immu-nity is waning before they calve. Make a plan, in consultation with your veterinarian, regarding what product to use and when, depend-ing on when it is feasible to have the cows accessible for vaccinat-ing. Ranch facilities and calving seasons will dictate what would be most practical.

“Boostering at least on an an-nual basis can help maintain im-munity. If you skip a year or two during the life of a cow and then come back with another vaccina-tion, it may not give much protec-tion. You almost need to start over

“If calving is strung out, and

especial ly i f i t ’s in a corral

behind the barn rather than out

on pasture, we encourage

ranchers to vaccinate the late

calvers again.” Dr. Janzen.




The old rule about getting cows spread out on clean ground at calving is still the best advice for preventing disease in young calves, says Dr. Janzen.


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There are no vaccines for pro-tozoal diarrheas - “If calves have bloody diarrhea, it’s likely para-sitic – protozoal infections such as cryptosporidiosis or coccidiosis,” says Janzen. “There are no vac-cines for these infections. Some people talk about putting an iono-phore such as Rumensin™ into the cows’ ration to prevent shedding of protozoa in their feces (for the calves to pick up), but the risk for shedding is much greater com-ing from the contemporary calves than from the cows,” he says.

If a calf gets sick, he sheds many times more pathogens than what might be in the cow’s feces. “The sick calves greatly amplify the in-fectious pressure. Feeding cows ionophores may help at the begin-ning of calving season by prevent-ing introduction of the organism into the calf population. But if any calves get sick and contaminate the calving ground, feeding cows an ionophore won’t make much difference. As they go through a calf, these organisms proliferate tremendously, whereas the cow might have a few in the digestive tract but she’s not shedding to the same extent that a calf will,” ex-plains Janzen.

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Calves have a better chance of staying healthy during their first weeks if they get an adequate amount of good-quality colostrum soon after birth.


Scours vaccinations can be beneficial in herds that have certain problems. Courtesy photo: Heather Smith Thomas

calves,” he says. Prevention de-pends more on good management and clean calving areas than a vac-cine bottle.

Clostridial vaccines - “We’ve been encouraging ranchers to vaccinate the cow herd for Clostridial organisms, especially perfringens, suggesting that perfringens may occasionally be to blame for various enterotoxemias,” says Janzen. “I tend to agree, because historically this is what we do for sheep. We vaccinate pregnant ewes to prevent enterotoxemia in lambs. We extrapolate from the ewe to the cow. But it is very difficult to make this diagnosis in calves to prove our case. Even our

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diagnostic labs may have trouble diagnosing Clostridial diseases in the newborn calf,” he says.

“At least this particular vaccine is relatively inex-pensive so most of us just vaccinate in case it might help,” says Janzen.

“There are many vaccines, with many label claims. The E. coli vaccines work so well that we tend to think everything else should work in a similar fashion, but it’s not that simple. Some of the diagnoses regarding diarrhea in calves are not definitive. Most of the time we don’t know with certainty what we are dealing with, and we just play the odds,” he says. H


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Pneumonia

Pneumonia (infection in the lungs) can affect calves of any age. Most of the pathogens that cause pneumonia are already present in the calf’s respiratory tract and become a problem when its immune defenses are compromised by

stress. This might be bad weather, extreme changes in temperature, a long truck haul, overcrowding in a dirty environment, or nutritional stress due to deficiencies of an important mineral like copper or selenium.

Dr. James England (Caine Center, University of Idaho) says “summer pneumonia” is common in calves that go up into the mountains. “Yet when you look in the scientific literature there is absolutely no informa-tion or data on what this is. If you look up calf pneumonia you’ll find information on problems that occur when raising dairy calves in hutches, and data on calves going into the feedlot at weaning time, but there is no data on summer pneumonia in nursing age beef calves,” he said.

By HeatHer SmitH tHomaS

in Calves


“I worked with pneumonia in calves at the University ranch a few years ago. This problem costs ranchers about $16 mil-lion per year in Idaho, in terms of production costs and losses. There is very little data about it, and unfortunately I wasn’t able to add much because the Univer-sity ranch at Salmon doesn’t have much summer pneumonia; they don’t send calves up in the moun-tains,” England said.

“We really don’t know what causes it. Many veterinarians recommend vaccinating calves at branding time, thinking it might help. We assume it’s a Pasteurella problem because if we treat them once with antibi-otics they generally recover. In the work we did at Salmon, we did find lots of Pasteurella, some Histophilus (hemophilus) and

Mannheimia (what we used to call Pasteurella haemolytica). We also see quite a bit of what we used to call Pasteurella trehalosi

(which is now called Biberstinia trehalosi) but these pathogens are all in the Pasteurella family.

We found all of these when we did routine cultures on normal, healthy calves. The year we did that study we had one calf with pneumonia and we isolated B. trehalosi from that calf.”

There are many recommenda-tions for preventing pneumonia in nursing age calves, including vaccinating calves at birth with an intranasal viral product. “The most common thing is to vacci-nate calves at branding time with the intranasal vaccine. This has really helped in some herds that I consult with. Generally, I recom-mend an intranasal vaccine and an injected viral vaccine as well as their clostridial vaccinations at branding time,” he said.

“One herd I worked with had a horrible outbreak; a high per-centage of calves had summer pneumonia that year. After that,


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Seromucoid discharge dripping out of the mouth (right) or nasal discharge dripping out of the nose (left) are some signs of pneumonia in calves. Courtesy photos Heather Smith Thomas

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we started vaccinating them with the intranasal product and that rancher’s problems have dropped way down. He used to treat 20 to 30 calves over the course of a summer, out of 200, and now it’s down to about 10 during the past couple of years. This is just clini-cal data, and no controlled stud-ies, but many ranchers around Idaho utilize this protocol and feel it helps reduce the incidence of summer pneumonia,” England said.

The modified live virus vac-cine helps prevent Infectious Bo-vine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), which seems to be a predisposing factor in respiratory disease, weaken-ing the calf’s immune system and opening the way for bacterial in-fections. “This is all part of the bo-vine respiratory disease complex. We think they all work together. Very few people use the Pasteu-rella vaccines in baby calves be-cause these vaccines tend to be pretty hard on the animals and knock them off feed for awhile. I haven’t used it in baby calves;

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“The intranasal product is not used much in feedlots because it is pretty expensive compared with the other vaccines,” he ex-plained. But as a rule, the calves that have been prepped with the two-pronged vaccination proto-col tend to stay healthier when they go into a feedlot situation.

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“The most common antibi-otic used is NuFlor™. There are newer combinations like ResFlo-rGold™ and Hexasol™, which have antibiotic plus anti-inflam-matory drugs (such as flunixin meglumine). These are all labeled for treating respiratory disease. ResFlorGold™ is actually Nu-Flor™ with a new carrier, and flunixin meglumine added.” The

The main thing in dealing with pneumonia is to catch it early and treat it adequately. After the animal has been sick awhile there’s more lung damage, and it’s more challenging to turn it around. Courtesy photo Heather Smith Thomas


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The new tetracycline-flunixin meglumine combo product is called Hexasol™. “I’ve used it a lot in pneumonias in cattle but not much in baby calves. These drugs are labeled for respiratory disease in beef cattle, but are not approved for young calves (pre-ruminant) and would have to be given on the advice of a veterinarian as an extra-label use drug,” England said.

“Draxxin™ is also used, partly because it is long-lasting (one dose treatment), as are the ResFlor™ and Hexasol™, depending on how you use them. The people using Draxxin™ in baby calves are probably using it because even though it is an ex-pensive drug they can afford to use it in baby calves because it takes such a very small dose for them,” he said. If a calf is out on the range and you might only have one chance to handle it, you’d want to use something with long-acting efficacy.


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“Out on the range I would be inclined to use ResFlorGold™ or Hexasol™ because these al-ready have an anti-inflamma-tory included. A person can use Draxxin™ and give Banamine™ in addition, but Banamine™ given separately has to go intra-venously. That’s the only way it is labeled for use in cattle. With the ResFlorGold™ and the Hexasol™ it’s in with the antibiotic and goes subcutaneously,” England said.

The main thing in dealing with pneumonia is to catch it early and treat it adequately. After the ani-mal has been sick awhile there’s more lung damage, and it’s more challenging to turn it around. It pays to closely monitor animals and check them often. Adverse weather can set them up for re-spiratory disease – whether it’s a wet storm or extreme temper-ature fluctuations, or hot, dry, dusty conditions. “My advice is to watch the cattle and detect any sick ones as soon as possible, to treat them,” he said. H


A few years ago, when youngest son Colin was about eight or nine, we

were in the midst of a normal calving season. Every day after school, Colin saddled his horse and he and I would go check

pairs, gather springers and feed hay.

I fed cake every morning after turning out the springers and tagging the new calves, and that morning, I’d noticed that a cow that had calved the day before hadn’t cleaned yet. (For the un-initiated, that means she had a re-tained placenta.) She and her new baby were still out in the calving pasture because he was too fresh to travel the night before.

For those of you that aren’t in this line of work, a retained placenta (afterbirth) doesn’t get

nicer the longer it drags around behind the cow. She poops

on it, piddles on it, drags it through the mud and water, and applies the normal post-partum dis-charge. On top of this, that afterbirth develops a personality all it’s own and begins attracting buz-

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The worst part is, though, that it causes the cow to get an infection, which, though it usually doesn’t make her terribly sick, will pre-vent her from breeding back on time, which is a job requirement for cows.

So obviously, the situation had to be addressed. Lucky me! We got her in the corral without stir-ring her up too much, and eased her away from her baby and into the alley. I had Colin hold her calf in front of the headcatch for bait and she managed to go into the chute without too much trouble. We confined the calf by her head so she didn’t have to worry about him, and I started in to treat the problem. I gave her a shot for the infection and one to help the pla-centa release, and I moved to the business end of the situation.

I stepped into the squeeze chute behind her, and with an ob-sleeve on up to my shoulder, I slid my lubricated hand and arm into the dark, secret place that houses baby calves and smelly placentas. I worked some more of the placenta over the pelvic wall to help it gently pull itself loose by it’s own weight.

Next, I needed to place uterine boluses in each horn of her uterus. She was a big cow, so by weight, I decided to put four in each side. That would require two boluses at a time being put in place, thus four more trips in and out of the cow’s delicate parts.

I was taking my time and being gentle (women are very sympa-thetic to such issues) and had half the boluses inside. Due to her size, to reach the uterine horns

meant that I was going in clear to my armpit, therefore I was stand-ing right up against her hind end.

During all this, Colin was standing on the outside of the chute, holding her tail over the top of a bar to keep it out of the way and handing me the boluses with his other hand. This was a training session, so I was explain-ing it all to him as I worked. I was just withdrawing my arm for more boluses when the dear old cow humped up and hosed me down. I was standing directly in the line of the torrent, so was wet from collarbone to boot tops. Because my arm was in the way, it sprayed around quite a bit, so, my face and neck received a lib-

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But, this wasn’t my first rodeo, as they say, so I just kept work-ing. Colin looked pretty serious about the situation and was quiet for a bit. Then, with the look that children wear when they really want the truth, he asked, “Mom... did you always want to be a cow-boy?”

I didn’t immediately answer, but finished the job at hand, peeled off the sleeve and stepped out of the chute. After I shut the side gate, I looked him in the eye and answered, “Yes, honey, it’s all I ever wanted to do.” H

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heifers and cows are at greater risk for nutritional deficiency than those with calmer temperaments.

“Cattle with excitable tempera-ments also have altered metabo-lisms and portioning of nutrients in order to sustain the behavioral stress response,” Dr. Cooke ex-plained. “That further decreases nutrient availability to support body functions. The result can be impaired reproduction in beef heifers and cows due to decreased nutritional balance.”

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Studies have also documented that beef cattle temperament de-velopment is greatly affected within the four weeks following weaning. Temperament behav-iors set during that time frame are not easily influenced as the animal matures.

“To optimize management of heifers and cows, beef producers can evaluate the temperament of each animal, giving the animal a temperament score and then man-age each one according to their score,” Dr. Cooke said. “Dr. Tem-ple Grandin uses a chute score in her research that works well to assess how an animal responds to human handling. To assure that cattle are accurately evaluated, I recommend use of a chute score, exit score and pen score.”

Chute scores record how an an-imal responds to restraint. Scores range from a low response or score of 1 to extreme response and a score of 5.

“Exit velocity can be expressed in actual speed measures of feet per second or on a scale of 1 to 5,” Dr. Cooke explained. “Pen scores

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“You don’t have to spend a lot of t ime with catt le to posit ively inf luence their temperament.

I f you’re in the pen on a tractor, i t ’s as simple as gett ing off

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are assigned in a similar manner, with a score of 1 meaning an ani-mal in a pen is not alarmed or ex-cited when a human is in their pen and a score of 5 meaning the eval-uator may need to exit the pen to avoid contact with an aggressive animal.”

Cattle raised in large numbers that experience little or no human contact in their first few months

of life are likely to be more tem-peramental than animals in small herds that were often too exposed to the presence of people.

“You don’t have to spend a lot of time with cattle to positively influence their temperament,” Dr. Cooke said. “If you’re in the pen on a tractor, it’s as simple as get-ting off the tractor and walking around through the cattle for a

few minutes. That lets them know you’re not a threat and they don’t need to be afraid of your presence. You don’t want your cattle so do-mesticated that they become like a pet dog or cat. That can mean they’ll get beat up if they go to a feedlot and have to fight for bunk or pen space. An ideal tempera-ment score would be between 2 and 3.”

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Temperament evaluation can be accomplished through simple ob-servation. Dr. Cooke recommends use of several evaluation methods to obtain a true temperament as-sessment.

“Excitable cattle may ‘freeze’ during restraint in a chute,” Dr. Cooke said. “Restrained tech-niques are typically safer to evalu-ators and cattle. They’re easier to conduct and to incorporate into common management proce-dures. Non-restrained techniques allow for assessing how cattle re-spond to humans when they’re free to move within the evaluation area. These techniques require ad-ditional equipment, labor and se-curity measures.”

Eye white percentage has re-cently been identified as a tem-perament determinant in cattle. It’s an indirect evaluation tool and adequate quantification of eye white exposed requires trained evaluators using equipment such as a digital camera, computer and special evaluation software.

“Hair whorls have also been identified as an indication of tem-


perament,” Dr. Cooke said. “The hair whorl position is a pheno-typic observation and an indirect assessment tool. Cattle with hair whorls above the eyes are typi-cally more temperamental com-pared to cattle with hair whorls located either between or below the eyes. The reason for this is that genes determining hair whorl patterns are believed to be associ-ated with behavioral traits.”

Evaluating cattle for tempera-ment can be used as a manage-ment decision tool to enhance overall safety and productivity of beef operations. Selecting the most effective evaluation tool is dependent on an operation’s management system, availability of labor and trained personnel as well as accessibility to specific equipment.

“Taking the time to assess animal temperament will bring benefits to the reproductive performance and consequent productivity of beef animal oper-ations,” Dr. Cooke concluded. H

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DNA is unique to each indi-vidual, or each beef cow, and it is a blueprint for whether a person has blue or green eyes or will de-termine if a cow will grade USDA Prime or Select. Genetics are how variations in specific genes influ-ence a response to the environ-ment, and the environment and diet in which a family lives in or a group of beef cattle are raised under determines how that DNA expresses itself. With this prem-ise in mind, nutrition can help maximize the genetic expression of those cattle. This idea is called nutrigenomics and is the focus of Alltech, a global animal health and nutrition company focused on natural scientific solutions to to-day’s biggest agriculture and food industry challenges.

Nutrigenomics is the focus of Alltech’s team of researchers at the Center for Animal Nutrigenomics

and Applied Animal Nutrition at the global headquarters in Nicho-lasville, KY. The first facility of its kind, the Center has produced exciting advancements in nutrig-enomics, which studies the effect of nutrition on gene expression.

According to Alltech, by ana-lyzing how diet and health in-teract from one generation to the next and how nutrition affects an animal at the genetic level, we gain the ability to improve feed efficiency, growth rate and other important traits.

“Our research on the genetic level will carry us forward into an exciting future providing untold insights into disease, nutrition and life itself,” said Kate Jacques, Alltech director of nutrition. “In the cattle business, nutrition has not kept pace with genetics; the time has come to close the gap. We need to meet the nutrient require-


Ready or Not: Nutrigenomics is Changing the Beef GameBy amanda radke



ments of our livestock while meet-ing maximum genetic potential.”

One way to do that is through fetal programming, which is un-derstanding how the intrauterine environment exerts on influence on the calf’s life. Using fetal pro-gramming, nutritional imprint-ing can be done through quality mineral and nutritional programs during gestation to imprint for a desired trait before the calf is even born. In turn, fetal programming can help increase yields and im-prove the quality of the beef, even before the calf hits the ground!

“Can we use this concept to manipulate the development of muscle and fat and ultimately meat composition?” asks Jacques. “I think so. Fetal programming of-fers a sea of change in perspective on all aspects of cattle nutrition and diet. Genetic progress gives us better animals, but gene expres-sion drives performance and prof-its. The nutrigenomics approach is key to narrowing the genetics and nutrition gap. Fetal programming and nutritional imprinting has the potential to redefine not just nutri-

ent requirements but the nature of those requirements. Will our feed-ing conventions need to change? We have much to learn, but nu-trigenomics is certainly going to be a game-changer in animal pro-duction.”

Bob Sand, CEO of The Beef Con-nection, LLC, located in Union, KY, agrees with Jacques. His com-pany helps to use data and tech-nology to build cattle that excel.

“By collecting the genetics and genomics of cattle, I can better feed them and market them,” said Sand. “What kind of cattle are we going to need in the future? We did a feedlot study that helped to answer this question. The study looked at feed performance, car-cass data, age-and-source veri-fied information, and the ability to sort animals within feeding groups, producers sire groups, dam groups, etc. Once gathered, we can present this information to feedlots at the speed of commerce. However, after analyzing just about everything that we could, we realized that the one thing we were missing in the study is nu-

tritional data. But, how important could it really be?”

Using nutrigenomics, The Beef Connection, LLC, can look at ev-erything from genetics, to envi-ronment, to nutrition.

“Then offers a more complete picture for us to look at,” added Sand. “Using this information gave us great results. We im-proved our feed conversion, low-ered morbidity, improved average daily gains, improved quality and increased hot carcass weights. The increased return was $150-160 per cow-calf unit. This really adds up.”

On the retail end of things, nu-trigenomics could mean better beef and more of it, according to Karl Dawson, vice president and chief scientific officer of research for Alltech.

“In the cattle business, nutrition has not kept pace with genetics;

the time has come to close the gap.”

Kate Jacques, Alltech director of nutrition, who spoke at the 2012 Alltech Global 500 in December in Lexington, KY.

Photo by Amanda Radke


“Looking at things from the consumer perspective, beef qual-ity could improve; that is every-thing from carcass composition and conformation, to the eating quality with improved traits such as appearance, flavor, tenderness, juiciness,” said Dawson.

This information can help bet-ter utilize resources, thus reducing the carbon footprint of the beef in-dustry and lowering the environ-mental impact.

“Nutrition is now a process to be controlled through the life of an animal, from conception to har-vest,” said Dawson. “It can lower oxidation, improve moisture, de-crease cholesterol and fat and im-prove meat quality.”


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Using better supplementation to imprint for different traits in cattle, Dawson said there are five benefits. First, is using nutrition to program the gene expression associated with vitamin E, mean-ing an increased shelf life and im-proved nutritional profile in beef and dairy products. Second is the nutritional control of pathogens; with nutrigenomics, the beef in-dustry can decrease levels of e. Coli in the manure and make beef safer. Third, is the use of enzymes to alter carcass characteristics, altering gene expression and im-proving the growth rates of fat and muscle tissue in the animal Fourth, using novel fermentation products such as algae, which is a way to add a healthy source of omega 3’s through DHA, in-creases the amount of antioxi-dants in the beef, improves meat color, enhances human health and decreases greenhouse gases. Fifth, Dawson explained that it can bet-ter program meat quality.

“Fetal programming is an im-portant time to influence gene ex-pression,” said Dawson. “When the calf is a newborn, getting co-lostrum is another important time to influence the performance of that animal. These two critical times can alter the digestive pat-tern of the animal, enhance immu-nity and improve performance. Nutrigenomics is the interface between nutrition and genom-ics, and fetal programming can

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Nutrigenomics is the next step for cattlemen to step up their game, decrease their inputs and improve the performance of their livestock. A game-changer, this

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If an animal dies of unknown cause, it often pays to have your vet perform a necropsy. Another option is to collect a few samples and photos to send to your vet. Di-agnosing the cause of death may be helpful, especially if a change in management could eliminate further deaths. Dr. Eugene Jan-zen (University of Calgary) says if it’s a calf with blocked gut from a hairball, or a cow that died of hardware you may merely have the satisfaction of knowing it’s not something contagious.

“Post-mortem exams can help us know things at several lev-els. When dealing with respira-tory disease, calf scours, etc., you need to know the cause – to try to prevent spread, or manage the problem in the rest of the herd. We try to figure out if a pathogen (and which one) is involved and

whether you are using the correct antimicrobial,” he said.

“There’s also a secondary level, if it’s a pathogen that might be spread to humans. For instance salmonellosis could pose a dan-ger to your family – especially if you have young children and leave your dirty coveralls in the mudroom, or a small child comes to greet you at the door.” Salmo-nella can infect humans, especially children, elderly people, or any-one with compromised immune system. Proper diagnosis in this situation would be important for human health.

“A third level might be coun-try-wide. Sometimes it’s impor-tant to determine if it’s a disease that might affect other herds in the neighborhood or other parts of the country or other countries,” Janzen said.


Necropsies Can be UsefulBy heather smith thomas



Dr. Janzen performing a necropsy on a dead calf. Courtesy photo Dr. Janzen

“If a rancher has several ani-mals that need treatment, he will probably ask for help. A veterinar-ian would do necropsies or exam-ine as many animals (sick or dead) as necessary to determine the di-agnosis and outline a course of ac-tion,” Janzen added.

More challenging are the prob-lems that are not so clear. The rancher may find a calf that died suddenly and doesn’t know if it’s something to worry about. Is it one calf out of 200, is it an odd case, or the start of an outbreak? If a cow aborts ahead of calving season, will this be the only one, or the beginning of an abortion storm?

“In the past we encouraged producers to create a bank of in-formation based on lab reports. Now we have them bank tissues – freezing those calves in an old granary or under a snowbank in

winter, to preserve them. If that’s the only one that dies, we don’t worry.” There may be no need for a necropsy.

“If others die, however, you’ll want to find out what’s happen-ing, and you’ll have a group to ex-amine,” he said.

Another option is to take pho-tos with a cell phone or digital

camera. “The veterinarian has the producer dissect the calf and take pictures of body cavities and or-gans. These can be emailed or sent by phone to your vet. Instead of collecting dead animals you have photos on the computer.”

“Most veterinarians and pa-thologists still want to smell the cadaver and feel the tissues, and argue that digital images are not as good. But images are much better than nothing, and can give clues – especially if the rancher is a long way from town. Several new technologies have also facilitated our ability to do long-distance di-agnoses. If we’re looking at abor-tions or dead baby calves, we no longer need fresh tissues exclu-sively. We can do a lot with fixed tissues (preserved in formalin) using some of the new molecular tests that have been developed in the last 15 years,” he explained.

“Is i t one calf out of 200, is i t an odd case, or the start of

an outbreak?”

Dr. Eugene Janzen University of Calgary



“We’ve had some success fig-uring out abortions, using these tests. You can take the brain out of a rotten fetus that’s just been expelled, and make a diagnosis of neosporosis, for instance. Suc-cess rate with diagnosing abor-tions has increased significantly because of these tests. We don’t need fresh tissues, so a producer could collect a bank of material that could give vital information. If you dissected that fetus or dead animal, and put some of the tis-sues in formalin and took pictures as you did it, this would be very helpful,” Janzen said.

Today, producers are often en-couraged by their veterinarians to be in charge of some of these dissections and collections, using some of those new methods. “It’s not as cost-prohibitive if the rancher can supply some of the in-formation,” he said. Today many people have cell phones with the ability to take photos.

If you have 250 cows, one abor-tion is nothing to be concerned about, because it’s normal to have 1 or 2 percent of pregnant cows abort from a variety of causes. But if suddenly you have 5 abortions, and collect tissues and photos and

present these to a pathologist, this can help in making a diagnosis.

“One of the examples I use re-garding importance of diagnosis is the FMD (foot and mouth disease) outbreak in 2001 in the UK. This disease percolated in the system for three weeks, silently spread-ing. Nobody knew it was there at first, and part of the reason was be-cause the culture of James Herriot (where farmers called the veteri-narian to look at any lame or sick animal) no longer exists. For many reasons, this no longer happens. If we had this disease in Canada or the U.S. for three weeks before


acting on it, the problem could be insurmountable. We would not be able to control it.”

Dr. Robert Glock (Diagnostic Pathologist, Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Univer-sity of Arizona) says that in many large cow-calf operations where cattle range over large pastures, producers may not find a dead animal soon enough to do a nec-ropsy. When cattle are in smaller pastures, or more closely confined for calving, you have more oppor-tunity to find the animal quickly, and may want to know if other

animals might be at risk in that confined area.

In some situations, using what-ever technology is available to convey images can be helpful – ei-ther from a necropsy done by the producer and sending images to the veterinarian, or the veterinar-ian doing the necropsy and send-ing images to the diagnostic lab for discussion. The producer may have an animal out in the field too far for the veterinarian to come immediately, and may be able to send images by cell phone.

“In a range situation I see value in a relationship between the vet-erinarian and the people on the scene,” said Glock. “A necropsy by one of the cowboys may pro-duce valuable information, even just by extracting the lungs so they can be preserved – so the veteri-narian can see them later. It’s not always convenient for a veterinar-ian to rush out to the range, but if the cowboy can get the lungs from the animal, to refrigerate or haul to the clinic, this may be helpful,” he explained. H


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Dean Strong, Belle Fourche Livestock Auction (Belle Fourche, SD) owner said that by the end of October of this year, his auc-tion market had already sold more head of cattle than they had in

2011. “Every business in this country’s affected, if it’s not this year, it will be next year, a drought gets everyone sooner or later. I don’t care what business you are in or whether it’s in town or the country.


“Our staff is getting plenty of work this year, they’re really over-worked, but next year we’ll have a lot of time to sit back and think about it,” says Strong. He added that it has become increasingly difficult in past years to find good help due mostly to the aging of ranchers as a whole. “There used to be a lot of young guys around looking for work, but there just aren’t anymore and we are always scratching around trying to find enough help.” The larger cattle numbers this fall accentuated that problem and added even more weight on the shoulders of those working in the salebarn.

“Whether we get rain or don’t, things will be slower next year. It will take a lot of time for this country to come back,” said Strong. He said that his barn will likely not employ as much part time help next year as they usually

do – causing yet another economic fallout due to the drought. Strong said those in his business have to save up through the good years in preparation for the tough ones. “That’s how ranchers operate and so do we. We won’t have near the numbers or near the income

next year. Maybe we can focus on some yard improvements and some other things that we’ve been needing to do.”

“Of course some soils come back quicker but no matter what the soil type, it will take some re-covery time even if we get some good moisture,” said Strong. “Some guys are selling 50 head of old cows and buying back 25 younger bred cows or heifers. That probably makes sense. They have less numbers to feed, but they’re starting with some younger blood. If we would get some moisture, pairs will probably be really high, and hard to come by in the spring.” Strong also mentioned that the feeder cattle and fat mar-kets could easily be higher next fall too, adding even more demand to the pair market in the spring…if the moisture comes.

Strong reported that lighter calves are another effect of dry conditions. “We’re seeing a lot of our customers selling their calves two to four weeks earlier than

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usual plus the calves are lighter as a result of the drought, so their calf check might be less than they had planned for.” However Strong says the market may be stronger this year than last, which might make up some of the difference.

He said some cows coming in from drought areas are thinner but many are still in good condi-tion. “Fat always sells better so when we see these droughted out cattle in worse condition, they are worth less in total dollars, mean-ing less money going back to the rancher and less that he’s able to spend in the community.” Strong said that bred females as a whole are selling for around $200 to $400 less than last year but that the cull cow and bull market has remained stronger than usual for this time of year, particularly noteworthy due to the higher-than-usual-numbers coming through.

Businesses in town rely on sale day

Lynn Weishaar, auctioneer, Reva, SD, has called bids for cattle at Belle Fourche Livestock Auc-tion for many years and sells cattle and horses across the country for some of the nation’s most presti-gious seedstock producers. “The economic impact of this sellout is astounding - just in the month of October alone, we probably sold fifty million dollars worth of cattle here – a lot of that money is being dumped into the community right now. And it’s happening across the region – in Philip (SD), and auction markets everywhere. It

will help the communities now but there’s a drastic change com-ing. Most of these businesses don’t have any idea what’s taking place, they’re taking it for granted but they’ll be hit hard when this thing slows down – I’m talking about everyone from the auto dealer-ships to the dentist, from the cafes to the barbershops – they all see the most business on sale day and whether they like to admit it or not they rely on the ranchers who come to town. This is the largest movement of cattle I’ve ever wit-nessed and it’s not something to be laughed at. It affects everyone. A lot of these ranchers that have sold out are not young, and I don’t foresee them building their herds

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open markets,” Reed said. This was the only way to make sure that cattle being sold actually be-longed to the person selling them.

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to everything west of the Mis-souri River,” he continued. This is the boundary between east and west – from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico – since traditionally it was open range country west of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.

Sale barns started showing up in South Dakota by the 1940s, since people were no longer ship-ping as many cattle east on the railroads. “In 1942 the state hired their first Chief Inspector and began inspecting all the cattle sold in western South Dakota. We used to return 600 to 800 strays each year,” explained Reed.

“Years ago, there was some brand inspection east of the Mis-souri River, but those counties had to vote to be included. Today, it’s just the western part of the state. The brand is still our only legal proof of ownership,” he said.

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He also worked as a Wyoming inspector in Torrington for 10 years. “They had a comprehensive program, looking at everything in the alleys at every sale barn and stock yard. We cleared them out by pen numbers. In South Dakota they just clear them out by name. I was the last brand inspector to be on an open market; I was at Sioux Falls for three years in the early 1970s, and then they moved me out here. That was quite a deal, inspecting all the cattle that went

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“Today South Dakota is talk-ing about getting rid of horse inspection, but if we eliminate inspection for horses, we’re just one step closer to losing the whole thing. People are com-plaining that it costs too much to go look at one animal, but we often do that at a bull sale,” he said. It’s still the best way to make sure of proper ownership.

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I’ve seen a brand worked over,” Reed said. But for the most part, a brand is still the best and most permanent way to prove owner-ship. There is a push to go to mi-crochips and tags, but these can be more readily removed.

Brand inspectors check every animal going through a sale or shipped from the ranch. “This is why they carry ropes and clip-pers and know how to use them,” he said. An ear tag can be lost or removed, but the brand is perma-nent proof. Having a brand, and brand inspectors, is like insurance. If you need it, it’s there.

If someone wants to register a new brand, they send an applica-tion to the state brand board. They need to select a brand that is not already recorded, in a location on the animal that’s not already

taken. “Sometimes it takes several tries. It costs $50 to record a brand, and in South Dakota it must be renewed every five years,” he ex-plained. H

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North Dakota’s oil boom isn’t bringing prosperity to everyone in the state. For Minot Livestock Auc-tion partners Roger Sundsbak and George Bitz it could mean the end of their 11-year partnership in operating Northern Livestock Auction because the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad needs to expand their rail line. This means there’s no longer room for the livestock business on the railroad’s property.

“Ever since the livestock business opened in the 1940s or early 1950s, this land has been leased from the railroad,” Sundsbak said. “We were notified in early October that the railroad needed to meet with us. We pretty well knew what that meant.”

The auction facility sits on a hill overlooking the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Minot, in northwest North Dakota, has about 41,000 resi-dents and is the state’s fourth largest city.

For more than a century, BNSF has played an important role in North Dakota’s economy, serving as the state’s primary freight rail trans-porter. In years past, BNSF used the eight-acre site where the livestock business sits at it’s Minot yard. When recently increasing demand for rail traffic brought BNSF to the point

where expansion was necessary, the Minot site was selected as the best location for increasing the railroad’s

capacity for handling empty oil cars. Construction of new tracks on the site will begin in spring 2013 and there will no longer be room for the livestock auction facility.

Initially, Sundsbak and his part-ner were given until the end of Jan-uary 2013 to remove their property from the site. North Dakota Agri-culture Commissioner Doug Goerh-ing negotiated with BNSF to extend the move time to Mar. 15. However, that still doesn’t leave Sundsbak and Bitz much time to reorganize their business.

“We have to construct a new facil-ity,” Sundsbak says. “There’s nothing here that would accommodate a live-stock auction sale. Because I’m 65 and George is 78, we’re not certain that a new facility is our best option. We’re working with a couple different en-tities to look at the possibility of ob-taining a grant for a new facility. I’m not sure how long a grant application

“I st i l l have the drive to do this kind of

work. I t ’s not easy, but i t ’s enjoyable. We feel a strong

sense of loyalty to our customers.”

Roger Sundsbak

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can take to complete. If we do obtain a grant, we still have a lot of work to do to secure contractors and develop a design. We need to work with en-vironmental officials to ensure a new facility would comply with environ-mental regulations.”

Cost of a new facility could be as much as $2 million. Sundsbak and Bitz have been approached by local land owners regarding possible relo-cation sites.

“I still have the drive to do this kind of work,” Sundsbak says. “It’s not easy work, but it’s enjoyable. We feel a strong sense of loyalty to our customers who depend on us for mar-keting their cattle. At our age, George and I can’t go out and borrow a lot of

money like someone in their thirties would.”

Loss of the sale barn would result in hardships of several kinds for the business owners and the community. Six full-time employees at the live-stock auction would lose their jobs. The city would lose the revenue gen-erated by the sale of as many as 62,000 head of cattle each year.

“If the sale barn wasn’t here, it would also be a hardship for beef producers who bring their livestock here,” Sundsbak says. “A lot of our customers raise between 40 and 60 head of cattle so they often sell just a few animals. If they have to truck them another 60 to 100 miles that takes away from their profit as well as requires more of their time.”

Even larger beef producers often have just a few animals to bring to market, which brings them to Minot to complete other types of business, too.

“When people bring cattle to the auction they usually eat or shop or do both while they’re here,” Sundsbak says. “We’re working with the Minot Economic Development Corporation to help determine what our options are. We are certainly open to having someone younger come in and set up a new facility and take over the busi-ness. Or maybe a group of ranchers would like to work together to keep the auction going. We’re looking at every opportunity that would keep the business in Minot.”

Loss of the sale barn would result in hardships of several kinds for the business owners and the community. other entities, like local trucking companies, rely on the functioning salebarn to provide them business.


Bitz has served as the Northern Livestock Auction auctioneer. Sunds-bak, a former cattle producer, has managed the business.

Sundsbak and Bitz will hold an auction sale after their last sale Jan. 29. This time it won’t be cattle up for sale. They’ll sell as much of the business equipment as they can, offer-ing gates, panels and other items that can be carried off the property.

“Whatever is left on the site when the railroad takes possession on March fifteenth becomes property of the railroad,” Sundsbak said. “They will remove the auction building.”

In the meantime, Sundsbak and Bitz are working through the surpris-ing change in their business operation and making every effort to determine the best possible direction for their future.

“It was kind of a shock when we received the news,” Sundsbak says. “We had seen rail traffic increasing here, but didn’t really consider that it could impact us so much. We’ll keep exploring our options. We’ll be happy to hear from anyone who might have an idea about what we could do to keep the auction available to livestock producers here. If it has to close down there will be a huge void for a lot of people.” H

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Faith Livestock Auction, a thriving auction market located in Western South Dakota, moves catt le quickly through the r ing as the auctioneer cal ls bids. Auction barns contr ibute directly to their local economies by employing auctioneers, yard help, off ice help and

others. Local businesses benefit indirectly because the farmers and ranchers who sel l catt le often stop in town to make purchases at the grocery store, eat at the café or fuel up at the gas station. The community as well as the l ivestock producers around

Minot, ND, wi l l feel the negative effects i f they lose Northern Livestock Auction.

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producTIoN SaLeSJANUARY

7 Broken Arrow Angus Bull Sale, Harrison, NE7 Burchill Angus & Elston Lone Tree Ranch

Bull Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND13 National Western Mile High Classic

Red Angus Sale, Denver, CO14 Edge of the West Female Sale, Mandan, ND15 Wager C/K Production Sale, Highmore, SD18 Urlacher Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Bowman, ND18 Colorado Angus Assn. Foundation

Female Sale, Denver, CO19 Redland Angus Bull Sale, Buffalo, WY19 Severance Diamond Charolais & Angus

Sale at Kist’s Livestock, Mandan, ND19 Knippling Herefords On Line

Bull Sale, Gann Valley, SD21 Miller Angus Ranch Sale at Kist’s

Livestock, Mandan, ND21 Van Newkirk Herefords 40th Annual Bull and

Female Sale, at the Ranch, Oshkosh, NE22 Ken Hass Angus Bull Sale, LaGrange, WY22 McPherson Angus Sale, Philip

Livestock Philip, SD23 Sioux Empire Angus Show &

Sale, Sioux Falls, SD24 Sioux Empire Farm Show Hereford

Show & Sale, Sioux Falls, SD24 Marcy Cattle, 52nd Annual Angus

Bull Sale, Gordon, NE25 Mill Bar Angus Bull Sale, McCook, NE25 Vandeberghe Flying V Angus Sale,

Farmers Livestock, Bismarck, ND25 Soriede Charolais Sale, Bowman, ND26 21 Angus Ranch, at the Ranch,

New England, ND26 Joseph Angus Ranch Sale Valentine

Livestock, Valentine, NE26 Baldridge Bros. Angus Bull

Sale, North Platte, NE26 Sandage Angus Bull Sale, Sheridan

Livestock, Rushville, NE26 Jauer Dependable Genetics 36th

Annual Angus Bred Female and Bull Sale, at the ranch in Hinton, IA

26 Double J Farms Bull Sale, Garretson, SD26 Forster Farms Annual Bull

Sale, Smithfield, NE27 Triangle J Ranch Simmental and

Angus Bull Sale, Miller, NE27 Black Hills Stock Show Commercial Heifer

Pen Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD28 Martin Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Ogallala, NE

28 Black Hills Stock Show Angus Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD

28 Black Hills Gold Rush Cattle Genetics Sale, Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, Rapid City, SD

28 Black Hills Stock Show Charolais Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD

29 Weigel Angus Ranch at the ranch, Kintrye, ND30 Black Hills Stock Show Hereford

Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD31 Black Hills Stock Show Gelbvieh

Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD31 Black Hills Stock Show Red Angus

Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD31 Black Hills Stock Show Shorthorn

Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD31 Warner Ranch Shorthorns, Riverton, WY

FEBRUARY1 Maher Angus Ranch Sale at the

Ranch, Morristown, SD 1 Spring Valley Angus Ranch

Bull Sale, Burwell, NE1 McConnell Angus Ranch

Production Sale, Dix, NE1 Black Hills Stock Show Limousin

Show & Sale, Rapid City, SD1 Black Hills Stock Show Maine Anjou

Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD1 Baumgarten Herefords Sale, Belfield, ND1 Dvorak Herefords, Lake Andes, SD1 Hook Farms Production Sale, Tracy, MN1 Lazy H3, A/H Cattle Sale, Veblen, SD1 M&J Ranch Bull Sale, McCanna, ND2 Upstream Hereford Ranch

Bull Sale, Taylor, NE2 Black Hills Stock Show Simmental

Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD2 Black Hills Stock Show Chi-Influence

Show and Sale, Rapid City, SD2 Bartos Angus Production Sale, Verdigre, NE2 LeRoy Boeckel Angus Ranch (Hazen,

ND) Sale Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND2 Ellingson Angus Ranch Bull Sale at Martin

Schaff Sale Facility, St. Anthony, ND2 Klain Simmental Ranch Bull

Sale, Turtle Lake, ND2 Upstream Ranch Annual

Production Sale, Taylor, NE2 Stavick Simmentals King of the

Range Bull Sale, Aberdeen, SD2 Bull Selection Day, Eastern MT

fairgrounds, Miles City, MT3 Black Hills Buffalo Classic Sale during

Black Hills Stock Show, Rapid City, SD

3 E.D. Angus Ranch Private Treaty Bull Sale, Ashby, NE

3 Frey Angus and Red Angus Bull Sale at the Ranch Granville, ND

3 Trauernicht Simmentals Bull Sale, Beatrice, NE

4 Topp Herefords, Bismarck, ND4 Windmill Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Haigler, NE4 Mike Sitz Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Burwell, NE4 Johnson Black Simmental Bull

Sale, Bull Palace, Baker, MT4 Robert Birklid, R Lazy B Charolias

Bull Sale, Britton, SD5 Watertown Farm Show Hereford

Show & Sale, Watertown, SD5 Watertown Farm Show Angus Show

and Sale, Watertown, SD5 Wicks Cattle, Sim. Angus, Annual

Bull & Female Sale, at The Ponderosa, Richardton, ND

5 James Creek Simmentals Bull and Female Sale, Heaton, ND

6 Friedt Herefords Sale, Dickinson, ND6 Beggers Diamond V Ranch

Bull Sale, Wibaux, MT6 South Dakota Showplace Charolais

Show & Sale, Watertown, SD7 Ridder Herefords annual Bull Sale,

at the ranch, Callaway, NE7 Stroh Hereford Ranch Bull

Sale, Dickinson, ND7 Idland Cattle Company Bull

Sale, Glendive, MT8 Mohnen Angus Sale, at Farm, White Lake, SD8 Honeyman Charolais Bull Sale, Bowman, ND8 TNT Simmentals, Almont, ND9 Bergers Herdmasters Bull

Sale, North Platte, NE9 Grass Lunning Simmentals Bull

and Female Sale, LeRoy, MN9 Bussmus Angus Production Sale,

Mitchell Livestock, Mitchell, SD9 Baker Herefords, Kammerer Livestock and

JBN Herefords Bull Sale, at Baker Hereford Ranch Sale Faciltiy, Rapid City, SD

9 Schaff Angus Valley Bull and Female Sale at the ranch, St. Anthony, ND

9 Stewart & Steffensen Charolais Bull Sale, Madison, SD

9 Kenner Simmental Ranch 17th Annaul Bull and Female Sale, Napoleon Livestock, Napoleon, ND

10 Mrnak Herefords Bull Sale, Bowman, ND10 Sodak Angus Ranch Sale,at

the Ranch, Reva, SD

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10 Rydeen Farms Bull And Female Sale, Clearbrook, MN

10 Traxinger Private Treaty Bull Sale, Claremont, SD

11 Benda Simmentals, Kimball, SD11 Logterman Herefords and Angus

Bull Sale, Valentine, NE11 Dakota Power Bull Sale, Valley City, ND11 Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch

Hereford Production Sale, at the ranch, Ree Heights, SD

11 Hart Farms, Frederick, SD11 Felton Angus Bull Sale, Big Timber, MT11 Carter Family Angus Bull Sale, Julesburg, CO 11 TK Angus Ranch Production Sale,

at the ranch, Gordon, NE11 Sletten Angus Ranch Bull Sale,

Faith Livestock, Faith, SD 12 Thorson Herefords Bull Sale at

Philip Livestock, Phillip, SD12 Bata/Olafson Production Sale, Rugby, ND12 Fairview Ranch Bull Sale, Melville, MT12 Werning Cattle Co. Production Sale,

Mitchell Livestock, Mitchell, SD12 Carlson Angus Ranch Sale at

Stockman’s Livestock, Dickinson, ND13 Sandpoint Cattle Co. Bull

Sale, Lodgepole, NE 13 Wilkinson, C Diamond Ranch

Bull Sale, Napoleon, ND13 Sys Simmentals Production

Sale, Douglas, ND13 Spruce Hill Angus Ranch at Bowman

Livestock, Bowman, ND14 Booth’s Cherry Creek Ranch

Bull Sale, Veteran, WY14 Bichler/Johnson Annual

Bull Sale, Linton, ND14 Foos Angus Ranch Sale, Belle Fourche

Livestock, Belle Fourche, SD14 Lassle Simmental Sale, Glendive, MT15 Blacktop Farms Angus & Hereford

Bull Sale, Mitchell, SD15 Hoffman Hereford Ranch Bull

Sale, Thedford, NE15 Roy Cranston Herefords 22nd Annual

Bull Sale and Complete Cow Dispersion, St. Onge Livestock, St. Onge, SD

15 R & R Cattle Co. Annual Bull and Female Sale, Chamberlain Livestock Auction, Chamberlain, SD

16 Carmichael Herefords Sale, at the ranch, Meadow, SD

16 Powder River Angus Bull Sale, Buffalo, WY16 Minert-Simonson Angus Ranch

Bull Sale, Dunning, NE16 Kappes Simmental & Angus

Production Sale, Aberdeen, SD16 Varilek Angus Ranch at the

ranch, Geddes, SD16 Wilkinson Ranch, DeSmet, SD16 Ekstrum Simmentals, Kimball, SD16 Reich Angus Ranch at the Ranch Zap, ND16 Schiefelbein Angus Farms Sale,

at the Farm, Kimball, MN

16 Nordlund Stock Farm at the farm, Clearbrook, MN

16 Ellingson Simmental Sale, Rugby, ND16 Effertz Key Ranch 35th Annual

Charolais Bull Sale, Mandan, ND17 Peckenpaugh Angus Production Sale,

Mitchell Livestock, Mitchell, SD17 Bruner Angus Ranch Sale, at

the ranch, Drake, ND17 Kline Simmentals Bull Sale, Hurdsfield, ND18 Rausch Herefords Annual Bull & Heifer

Sale, at the ranch, Hoven, SD18 Tokach Angus Ranch Sale, Kist

Livestock, Mandan, ND18 Koupal Angus Bull Sale, at

the ranch, Dante, SD18 Bulls of the Big Sky Bull Sale, Billings

Livestock Commission, Billings, MT19 Bar JZ Ranches Hereford and

Limousin Bull Sale at Thomas Ranch Sale Facility, Holabird, SD

19 Coleman Angus/Trexler Angus Bull Sale, Missoula, MT

19 Douglas Booth Family Angus Bull Sale, Torrington, WY

19 Cedar Top Ranch Gelbvieh, Angus and Balancer Bull Sale, Burwell Livestock, Burwell, NE

19 Reppe Ranch Sale, SD Livestock Sales, Watertown, SD

19 Bina Charolais 18th Annual Powerhouse Bull Sale, Jamestown, ND

19 Gill Red Angus Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Timber Lake, SD

19 4th Annual Forgey & Graesser Angus Produciton Sale, Winner Livestock Auction, Winner, SD

20 Nebraska Cattlemans Classic Hereford Show and Sale, Kearney, NE

20 Slagle Angus Bull Sale, Sargent, NE20 Hilltop Angus Ranch at the

Ranch, Bowdle, SD20 Barenthsen & Bullinger Red Angus

14th Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Powers Lake, ND

20 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Hereford Show and Sale, Kearney, NE

20 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Polled Hereford Show and Sale, Kearney, NE

20 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Red Angus Show and Sale, Kearney, NE

21 Olson Red Power Hereford and Red Angus Sale, Argusville, ND

21 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Angus Show and Sale, Kearney, NE

21 Dakota Classic/Elijah Ranch Bull Sale, Lisbon, ND

21 Whitestone-Krebs Bull Sale, Gordon, NE21 Dale Sprunk & Jeremy Erdmann

Joint Bull Sale, Lisbon, ND21 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Charolais

Show and Sale, Kearney, NE21 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Simmental

Show and Sale, Kearney, NE21 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Royal

Ice, Pen of 3 Heifer and Prospect Steer Sale, Kearney, NE

21 Whitestone-Krebs Bull Sale, at the ranch, Gordon, NE

22 Jamison Herefords Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Quinter, KS

22 Hyline Angus Bull Sale, Bozeman, MT22 Gant Hereford and Angus Sale,

Platte Livestock, Platte, SD22 Peterson Angus Bull Sale at Sioux

Falls Regional, Worthing, SD22 Badlands Genetics Plus Red Angus Bull

Sale, Stockmens Livestock, Dickinson, ND22 Wieczorek Limousin 33rd Annual

Bull Sale, Corsica, SD22 Beitelspacher Ranch Angus & SimAngus Bull

Sale at Mobridge Livestock, Mobridge, SD22 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Limousin

Show and Sale, Kearney, NE22 Nebraska Cattlemens Classic Shorthorn &

Shorthorn Plus Show and Sale, Kearney, NE22 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Gelbvieh &

Balancer Show and Sale, Kearney, NE22 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Replacement

Heifer Pen of 5 Sale, Kearney, NE23 Profitmaker Bulls Sale, at

the ranch, Paxton, NE23 Minnesota State Simmental

Sale, Rochester, MN23 Johnson-Rose Angus Bull Sale, Mobridge

Livestock Auction, Mobridge, SD23 Brenner Angus & Red Angus Bull

Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND23 Bush Angus Sale at the Farm, Britton, SD23 Kreth Angus & Hereford Sale at

the Farm Mt Vernon, SD23 Crump Red Angus Bull First Annual

“A New Shade of Red” Sale, Buffalo Livestock, Buffalo, WY

23 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Maine Anjou/Maine Tainer Show and Sale, Kearney, NE

23 Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic ChiMaine & ChiAngus Show and Sale, Kearney, NE

23 Springer Simmentals Bull Sale, Decorah, IA23 Hoiby Simmentals, McGreggor, ND24 Carlson Angus at the Farm

Theif River Falls, MN24 Kal-Kota Ranch Bull Sale, Mandan, ND25 Circle L Angus Bull Sale, Dillon, MT25 Foxhoven Angus Bull Sale, Crofton, NE25 Derner Angus Bull Sale, Bartlett, NE25 Beastrom Gelbvieh Bull Sale,

at the Ranch, Pierre, SD25 Hart Farms at the Farm Frederick, SD25 Rust Mountain View Ranch Ace in

the Hole Sale, Turtle Lake, ND26 Larson XL Simangus Bull Sale, Mandan, ND26 Connelly Angus Bull Sale, Valier, MT26 Haynes Cattle Co. Bull Sale, at

Ogallala Livestock, Ogallala, NE26 Deep Creek Angus Ranch Bull Sale

at Philip Livestock, Philip, SD26 Millar Angus Ranch Bull Sale at

Philip Livestock, Philip, SD26 Geppert’s Rock Creek Livestock Sale

at Mitchell Livestock Mitchell, SD27 TC Ranch Bull Sale, at the

ranch, Franklin, NE

27 Best of the West Red Angus Bull Sale, Stockmens Livestock, Dickinson, ND

27 Chestnut Angus Sale, at the Farm, Pipestone, MN

28 Van Dyke Angus Bull Sale, Manhattan, MT28 Raven Angus Bull Sale at the

Ranch, Colome, SD28 Bear Mountain Angus and Charolais

Bull Sale, Palisade, NE28 Petersek’s Raven Angus Bull

Sale, Colome, SDMARCH

1 Reminisce Angus Bull Sale, Dillon, MT1 Carl Dethlefs and Sons Angus

Bull Sale, Rockville, NE1 Big Sky Big Genetics Sutherlin Farms

Red Angus Sale, Stevensville, MT1 Grandview Angus & Jessie Lewis Angus

Sale at St Onge Livestock, St Onge, SD1 Eichacker Simmental & JK Angus Bull

Sale, Eichacher Sale Facility, Salem, SD1 Cedarflo Angus Ranch, Hettinger, ND,

Sale at Lemmon Livestock, Lemmon, SD1 Sandmeier Charolais 32nd Anniversary

Bull Sale, at the ranch, Bowdle, SD2 Veltkamp Angus Bull Sale, Ramsey, MT2 Ravine Creek Ranch Hereford

Bull Sale, Huron, SD2 Rancher’s Choice Bull Sale, Gordon, NE2 Wilde Angus Ranch at the

Ranch, Shevlin, MN2 Lucky 7 Angus Sale, Riverton, WY2 Tuhy Angus Bull Sale at Stockman’s

Livestock, Dickinson, ND2 Walsh Simmentals, Hubbard, NE2 Thorstenson Gelbvieh & Angus Sale at

Mobridge Livestock, Mobridge, SD2-3 Stangl Shorthorns Private Treaty

Open Hourse Bull Sale, Noon, Java, SD; 605-285-6761

3 Spring Valley Angus at the Farm, LaMoure, ND

4 Mytty Angus Bull Sale, Florence, MT4 Edgar Bros Rockham, SD Sale at

Hub City Livestock Aberdeen, SD4 Hojer Gelbvieh Ranch Bull Sale, Huron, SD4 Nagel Cattle Company, at the

ranch, Springfield, SD4 Arrowsmith Red Angus & Choat

Cattle Co. Joint Production Sale, Burwell Livestock, Burwell, NE

4 Harrell Herefords Production Sale, Baker City, OR

4 Campbell Red Angus Production Sale5 Apex Angus Bull Sale, Valier, MT5 Schuette S & S Polled Herefords

Sale, Guide Rock, NE5 Jindra Angus Production Sale at Creighton

Livestock Auction, Creighton, NE5 Warner Beef Genetics Production

Sale, Arapahoe, NE5 LaGrand Scotchcap West at

the Ranch Bison, SD5 Ridl Angus Farms, Stockman’s

Livestock, Dickinson, ND

5 Doll Ranch Charolais & Simmental Bull Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND

6 Ox Bow Ranch Bull Sale, at the ranch Wolf Creek, MT

6 Pederson Broken Heart Ranch Red Angus Production Sale, at the ranch, Firesteel, SD

6 Hall Ranch Angus Bull Sale, Bassett, NE6 Bruns Angus, at the Farm, Madison, SD7 Split Diamond Bull Sale, Dillon, MT7 Fouss Angus Ranch Sale, at

the Ranch, Draper, SD7 Bieber Red Angus “Bieber Fever IV”

Sale at the ranch, Leola, SD8 Leland Red Angus Annual Production

Sale, at the ranch, Sidney, MT8 Heuftle Red Angus Bull Sale, Cozad, NE8 Flesch Angus Bull Sale, Shelby, MT8 T Bone Angus Bull Sale at Shamrock

Livestock, O’Neill, NE9 Birdtail Ranch Angus Bull

Sale, Great Falls, MT9 Strawberry Ridge Red Angus

Sale, Livingston, MT9 Gonsior Simmentals Production

Sale, Fullerton, NE9 Lucky 7 Angus Bull Sale, Riverton, WY9 Smith Farms Angus Bull Sale, Rushville, NE9 Big Rok Angus Ranch at the

Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN9 Northwest Select Simmental

Sale, Stanley, ND9 Fast Angus and Dohrmann Cattle Company

Sale at Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND9 Muldoon Angus Aberdeen, SD Sale

Hub City Livestock, Aberdeen, SD9 Lensegrav Hybrid Angus Bull Sale,

Faith Livestock, Faith, SD9 Valnes Red Angus Bull Sale, Aberdeen, SD10 RBM Livesock Sale at the Farm Florence, SD11 Pine Coulee Angus Bull Sale, Laurel, MT11 Tegtmeier Polled Herefords, Burchard, NE11 Schauer Angus Ranch at Faith

Livestock Faith, SD11 Holden Herefords Sale, Valley, MT11 Keller Broken Heart Simmental Bull

Sale at Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND12 Styles Angus Inc. Bull Sale, at

the Farm Brentford, SD12 MacDonald Ranches Salers and Optimiser

Bull Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND12 Cooper Herefords Sale, Willow Creek, MT13 Sitz Angus Spring Bull Sale, Dillon, MT13 Herbbert Charolais, Hyannis, NE13 Vin-Mar Angus Bull Sale, Sheridan

Livestock Auction, Rushville, NE13 Heart River Red Angus & Open A

Angus Bull Sale, Medora, ND14 Harrison Land and Livestock

Bull Sale, Belt, MT14 Hall-Pokorny Red Angus Bull Sale, Lincoln

County Fairgrounds, North Platte, NE14 Mogck Angus Farm Tripp, SD

Tripp Livestock Tripp, SD14 Triple Play Bull Sale, Magness

Livestock, Huron, SD

15 Montana Performance Co-op Sale, Columbus, MT

15 Blake Angus Sale at Northern Livestock, Minot, ND

15 Scherbenske Angus Ranch (Lehr, ND) Sale, Wishek Livestock, Wishek, ND

15 3C Christensen Ranch 42nd Annual Production Sale, at the ranch, Wessinton, SD

15 Schott Limousin 30th Annual Bull Sale, Mobridge Livestock, Mobridge, SD

15 Gengenbach Simmentals Production Sale, Imperial, NE

16 South Montana Angus Bull Sale, Ramsey, MT

16 White Angus Ranch & Raymond Lee Angus Bull Sale, Bowman Livestock, Bowman, ND

16 Baxter Angus Farm & Wagner Herefords Bull Sale, Baxter Angus Farm, Rockham, SD

16 Pearson Cattle Co. 30th Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Lake City, SD

16 Wagner Herefords Bull Sale, at Baxter Angus Farm, Redfield, SD

17 Jallo Angus Ranch, at the Ranch Fordville, ND

18 Hawks Angus Bull Sale, Galta, MT18 Van Beek Ranch Sale, Mobridge

Livestock, Mobridge, SD18 Becker Farms Angus Sale, Wordon, MT19 Blevins Angus Bull Sale, Missoula, MT19 Quirk Land & Cattle Production

Sale, Hastings, NE19 Moore Angus, at the Farm, Artesian, SD19 Spring Valley/Open Gate

Simmental Sale, Augusta, MT19 Roberts Angus Sale at Farmers

Livestock Bismarck, ND19 Pine Creek Angus, Faith Livestock, Faith, SD20 Stevenson Angus Bull Sale, Hobson, MT20 Heartland Herefords Bull

Sale, North Platte, NE20 Wagonhammer Ranches Production

Sale, Shamrock Livestock, O’Neill, NE20 Eagle Pass Gelbvieh & Angus Sale

at the ranch Highmore, SD20 Perli Angus Annual Bull Sale, Rapid City, SD21 Evenson Angus Sale at Lemmon

Livestock, Lemmon, SD21 Strohschein Angus 4th Annual

Production Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock, Belle Fourche, SD

21 Harrison Land & Livestock Production Sale, at the ranch, Belt, MT

22 Wulf Limousin Bull Sale at the farm, Morris, MN

22 Vermilion Ranch Bull Sale, Billings, MT22 Poss Angus Bull Sale, at Ericson/

Spalding Livestock, Ericson, NE22 Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Bull Sale,

at Tri State Livestock, McCook, NE 22 Leachman Cattle of Colorado

Bull Sale, Wellington, CO 22 Roth Angus Sale at Mitchell

Livestock, Mitchell, SD22 Lisco/M Diamond Bull Sale, Central

Wyoming fairgrounds arena, Casper, WY



22 Strohschein Angus Production Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock, Belle, Fourche, SD

23 Croissant Red Angus Bull Sale at the ranch, Briggsdale, CO

23 Lund’s B Bar Angus Bull Sale, Baker, MT23 Sinclair Cattle Company Bull

Sale, Buffalo, WY23 Connealy Angus Ranch Bull

Sale, Whitman, NE23 Mt Rushmore Angus Ranch At

the Ranch, Hermosa, SD23 Schaefer ChiAngus Bull Sale,

Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND23 Tesch & Sons Angus Production

Sale, Watertown, SD24 Hanneken Angus Bull Sale, Pierz, MN25 Larson Ranch Angus Bull Sale, Forsyth, MT25 Rishel Angus Bull Sale, North Platte, NE25 Amdahl Angus Ranch Bull Sale at

Mitchell Livestock, Mitchell, SD25 Iron Mountain Cattle Company Sale, Belle

Fourche Livestock Belle, Fourche, SD25 Sandhills Red Select Red Angus Bull

Sale, Valetine Livestock, Valentine, NE26 Wheeler Mountain Angus Bull

Sale, Whitehall, MT26 Frenzen Polled Herefords and Blue Berry

Hill Herefords Bull Sale, Fullerton, NE26 Littau Angus Ranch at the ranch Carter, SD26 Lodoen Cattle and Huber EY Red Angus

Bull Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND27 Nebraksa Bull Test Sale, Broken Bow, NE27 McCumber Angus Ranch Sale

at the Ranch, Rolette, ND27 Rossow Angus Ranch Sale Herreid

Livestock, Herreid, SD27 Randy Schmidt Charolais Bull Sale,

Sheridan Livestock, Rushville, NE28 Schuler Red Angus Production Sale,

at the ranch, Bridgeport, NE28 Mushrush Red Angus Bull

Sale, Storng City, KS28 Gartner-Denowh Angus Bull Sale, Sidney, MT28 Jones – Stewart Ranch Bull

Sale, Benkelman, NE28 Lau Angus Sale, Corsica, SD29 Math Farms Bull Sale, Whitewater, MT29 Pieper Red Angus, at the

ranch, Hay Springs, NE29 Smith Ranch Bull Sale, Bassett, NE29 Dikoff Ranch Bull Sale, at

the Ranch, Onaka, SD29 Brozik Angus Production Sale,

Winner Livestock, Winner, SD29 Stipe Charolais & Angus Sale, Charlo, MT30 Mertens Cattle Co. Sale, SD

Livestock Sales, Watertown, SDAPRIL

1 Gollaher Ranch Bull Sale, Cascade, MT1 Hinman Angus Bull Sale, Malta, MT1 Delaney Herefords and Atkins Herefords

Bull Sale, Lake Benton, MN1 Miller Angus Sale, Presho

Livestock, Presho, SD2 Rollin Rock Angus Bull Sale, Sidney, NE

2 Daiger Angus Bull Sale, North Platte, NE2 Slovek Angus Ranch Sale Philip

Livestock, Philip, SD2 Wiesbeck Red Angus Bull Sale,

Herried Livestock, Herried, SD3 Peak Dot Angus Bull Sale, Wood

Mountain, Sask, Canada3 Nissen Angus Bull Sale, Chinook, MT3 Black Ranches-Nine Irons Seedstock

Bull Sale, Antioch, NE3 Schelske Angus Sale, Magness

Livestock, Huron, SD4 Arntzen Angus Bull Sale, Hilger, MT4 A & B Cattle Co. Bull Sale, Bassett, NE4 Fox Angus Farms Sale, SD

Livestock Barn, Watertown, SD5 Midland Bull Test Angus Sale, Columbus, MT5 SDSU Production Sale, Brookings,, SD5 Dethlefs-Treffer Angus Bull

Sale, Loup City, NE5 TLC Ranch Tom Vetsch Sale, at

the Farm, Hazelton, ND5 Edge of the West Simmental Sale,

Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND5 Roster Charolais Bull Sale, Mitchell

Livestock, Mitchell, SD6 Wyoming Classic Bull Sale, Buffalo, WY6 Kraye Angus Bull Sale, Mullen, NE6 Brooks Chalky Butte Angus Ranch Sale,

Bowman Livestock, Bowman, ND6 DeBrucker Charolias 29th Annual Sale

at Western Livestock, Great Falls, MT6 Aufforth Northern Plains Simmentals

Bull Sale, Mandan, ND6 Gentlemen of the Northlands

Bull Sale, Fergus Falls, MN7 J&J Sonstebo Angus Sale at, SD

Livestock Sales, Watertown, SD8 Treasure Bull Test Sale, Great Falls, MT8 Bakers LEMAR Angus Ranch Sale,

St Onge Livestock St Onge, SD8 Eggleston Charolais, Bales Continental

Commission, Huron, SD8 JR Auforth Simmental Sale, Kist

Livestock, Mandan, ND9 Hilltop Angus Bull Sale, Lewistown, MT9 Thomas Ranch Angus, Red Angus &

Charolais Sale, at the Ranch, Harrold, SD9 Oakwater/Rocking Arrow Charolais Bull

Sale, Valentine Livestock, Valentine, NE9 Beckton Red Angus Bull Sale, Sheridan, WY10 Pass Creek Angus Bull Sale, Wyola, MT10 Bar JV Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Sidney, MT10 Trask Angus Ranch (Wasta, SD) and

Peterson Angus (Rapid City, SD) Sale, Philip Livestock, Philip, SD

10 Cotton/Doyle/Hyland Angus Sale, Madison, SD

11 Northern Premier Angus Bull Sale, Chinook, MT

11 Reich Charolais Bull Sale, Belle Fourche Livestock, Belle Fourche, SD

11 Barstow Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Springview, NE

11 Josephson Angus/Haugen Cattle Co at Kist Livestock Mandan, ND

12 Regency Acres Bull Sale, Sidney, MT12 Mogck & Sons Angus at the Farm Olivet, SD12 Bar 69 Ranch Craig & Deb

Kukuchka (Belle Fourche, SD), St Onge Livestock, St Onge, SD

12 Red Western Red Angus Bull Sale, Crawford Livestock, Crawford, NE

12 Right for the Times 5L Red Angus Sale, Sheridan, MT

13 Thorstenson Herefords Annual Bull Sale, at the ranch, Selby, SD

13 Nelson Angus Ranch Sale, at the Ranch, Carpenter, SD

13 Scott Wieseler Angus Sale, Miller Livestock, Miller, SD

13 TNT Angus & Hereford Bull Sale, Lake Region Livestock, Devils Lake, ND

13 Washburn Angus Ranch Bull Sale, Sitting Bull Livestock Auction, Williston, ND

13 Rom’n Limousin, Madison, SD13 Brant Farms Annual Production

Sale, Hinckley, MN13 Hebbert Charolais 31st Annual

Bull Sale, Hyannis, NE13 Rambour Charolais 35th Annual Bull

Sale, at the ranch, Sidney, MT13 Sonstegard Red Angus Spring Bull

Sale, at the farm, Montevideo, MN14 Lehrkamp Livestock Production Sale,

at the ranch, Rapid, City, SD15 Medicine Rock Angus Bull

Sale, Bowman, ND15 Jorgenson Angus Farm Bull Sale,

Winner Livestock, Winner, SD15 Nelson Angus Ranch Sale, Sitting

Bull Livestock, Williston, ND16 Cheyenne Charolais Bull Sale,

Philip Livestock, Philip, SD16 Jennaway Angus Bull Sale, Melstone, MT16 Diamond J Ranch Angus Bull Sale,

Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND17 Milk River Angus Bull Test Sale, Chinook, MT17 Jared Benson/Justin Green Angus Bull

Sale, Stockmens Livestock, Dickinson, ND18 Big Dry Angus Bull Sale, Glasgow, MT18 De Vries Angus Sale, at the

ranch, Cavour, SD18 Ponca Creek Cattle Co Sale, at

the Ranch Bonesteel, SD19 Reisig Cattle Company Bull Sale, Hardin, MT19 Pine Creek Angus Ranch Sale,

Faith Livestock, Faith, SD19 DeGrand Angus Annual Bull Sale, Baker, MT20 Stuber Ranch Herefords Sale,

at the ranch, Bowman, ND20 Lindskov & Thiel Ranch Charolais and

Angus Bull Sale, at the Ranch, Isabel, SD20 Don Miller Angus Famrs Bull Sale,

Bales Livestock, Huron, SD

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• VALENTINE, NE

VALENTINELIVESTOCK

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Special Feeder SalesFall, Winter & Spring

Greg Arendt, Mgr.402-376-3611 • 800-682-4874

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• GLASGOW, MT

GLASGOWSTOCKYARDS, INC.

P.O. Box 129 • Glasgow, MT 59230(406) 228-9306

E-mail: [email protected]

Linda & Mark Nielsen, OwnersIva Murch, Manager

Field RepresentativesDean Barnes: 406-263-1175

Ed Hinton: 406-893-4462Representatives for

Northern Livestock Video AuctionSale Day Every Thursday

• LEMMON, SD

LEMMONLIVESTOCK

INC.

605-374-3877800-822-8853

• Regular SalesEvery Wednesday

• Special Salesas Advertised

Contact:Paul Huffman, Owner/Mgr.

605-374-5675605-645-2493

Chad Hetzel, Asst. Mgr.701-376-3748

Clint Ehret, Baker Field Rep.406-778-3282 or 406-772-5522

Philip LivestockAuction

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Office:605-859-2577

Auctioneers:Lynn Weishaar: Reva, SD

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Fieldmen:Billy Markwed ~ Midland, SD: 605-567-3385

Jeff Long ~ Red Owl, SD: 605-985-5486Bob Anderson ~ Sturgis, SD: 605-347-0151Baxter Anders ~ Wasta, SD: 605-685-4862

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• FAITH, SD

Regular Sales on MondayWed. Sheep Sales in Season

Phone 605-967-2200Gary Vance........605-967-2162Scott Vance.....605-739-5501 Cell: 605-484-7127

Max Louglin..605-244-5990www.faithlivestock.come-mail: [email protected]

• BELLE FOURCHE, SD

BELLEFOURCHE

LIVESTOCKEXCHANGE

REGULAR CATTLESALES THURSDAY

Sale Barn: 605-892-2655Dean Strong, Owner

605-642-2868

Brett Loughlin605-210-0615

Ray Pepin605-210-0617

K.P. Stevens, MT406-784-2459

Craig Deveraux307-746-2317

Mike Greenough307-620-2597

Joe Vodicka307-351-2024

• MANDAN, ND

Manager - Bill & Fred Kist701-663-9573

Toll-Free in North Dakota800-732-1163

Regular Sales Every WednesdayHorse & Dairy Sales LastSaturday of Each Month

• NAPOLEON, NDNAPOLEONLIVESTOCK

701-754-2216ND’s #1 YEARLING MARKET

Regular Cattle Sale Every ThursdayMonthly Cow Sales Through AprilLarge Yearling Runs: Aug.-Sept.

40,000 Feeder Cattle Sold Jan.-Apr.Ray Erbele: 701-424-3307

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George Bitz: 701-754-2857For Market Reports & Upcoming Consignments. Check out our website: napoleonlivestock.com

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Fieldman:Tim Tetrault: 605-641-0328 • Ron Frame: 605-641-0229

Randy Curtis: 605-639-0112 • Adam Besler: 605-431-5741

Barney Barnes - Sheep Yards Mgr.& Auctioneer: 605-456-2582

Justin Tupper - Cattle Yards Mg.605-680-0259 • 605-722-6323

Brooke Tupper - Off. Mgr.: 605-642-2200

Gilbert Wood - Fieldman/Auctioneer: 605-456-2400

• ST. ONGE, SD

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• HERREID, SD

HERREIDLIVESTOCK

MARKETRegular Cattle Sales

Every FridaySpecial Sales by Appointment

605-437-2265

Owners/ManagersHermann Schumacher

Joe VetterJ.R. Scott

• BASSETT, NE

BassettLivestock

Auction, Inc.402-684-2361

Regular and Special FeederCattle Sales on Wednesdays

Owners:Arlen (Bim) Nelson • 402-684-3922Donnie Painter • 402-684-2221

Office Manager:Jeri Nelson • 402-684-2361

• BOWMAN, ND

BOWMANAUCTION MARKET

P.O. Box 58Bowman, ND 58623

877-211-0600Regular SaleEvery Monday

Marketing Cattle, Horses,Sheep & Hogs

Harry Kerr, Mgr.701-523-5922

701-523-5666 (h)Wayne Miller

Field Rep 701-523-6885

• MILES CITY, MT

MILES CITY LIVESTOCKCOMMISSION

Regular Cattle Sales TuesdaySpecial Feeder Sales

In SeasonHorse Sales As Advertised

Home of Frontier Stockyardswww.frontierstockyards.com

Office • 406-234-1790800-755-5177

Bart Meged • 406-421-5377 Cell 406-951-3005

Rob Fraser • 406-234-2066Cell 406-853-2066

www.milescitylivestock.com

• BILLINGS, MT

BILLINGS LIVESTOCKCOMMISSION

Cattle Sales Every ThursdayMonday IN Season

Northern Livestock Video AuctionHorse Sale the 4th

weekend of each month

For Information or to Consign Call:1-800-635-7364 or call:

Ty Thompson 406-698-4783Dan Catlin 406-671-7715Bill Cook 406-670-0689

website: www.billingslivestock.com

• GORDON, NE

308-282-1171Dick Minor

308-282-2655 • 308-360-0427www.gordonlivestock.com

• KIMBALL, SD

KIMBALL LIVESTOCKEXCHANGE

Selling Fat Cattle the Auction Way605-778-6211 • 800-859-2346

Cattle Sell Every Tuesday

OWNER: Wayne Tupper605-778-8211

Eddie Houska:605-234-5633 • (C): 605-680-0666

Dick Deffenbaugh:605-680-1324

Check out our website at:www.wesellcattle.com

• TORRINGTON, WY

626 West Valley Rd.Torrington, WY 307-532-3333

All Classes – Every FridayYearlings & Calves – Wednesday

Bred Cow SpecialsGo to

www.torringtonlivestock.comfor current listings,

sale schedules & resultsShawn Madden 307-532-1575

Lex Madden – 307-532-1580

Computerized Ring ScaleSpecial Sales as Advertised

800-280-7210Sale Barn: 605-223-2576

Dennis Hanson: 605-223-2575Willie Cowan: 605-224-5796

Jack Carr: 605-259-3613Brian Hanson: 605-280-1283Chad Heezen: 605-870-0697

• FT. PIERRE, SDFT. PIERRELIVESTOCK

AUCTION, INC.Cattle Every Friday

• PRESHO, SDPRESHO LIVESTOCK

AUCTIONSALE EVERY THURSDAY

Presho, SD is located on Interstate 90,175 miles east of Rapid City, SD

Toll-Free: 800-753-6455

www.presholivestock.com

Ronald VolmerRes.: 1-605-895-2378 • 605-381-2501

Cody Volmer Res.: 1-605-895-2393 • Cell: 1-605-222-9270

Sam Stoddard Res.: 605-837-2363 • Cell: 308-360-0609

• RUSHVILLE, NESheridan LiveStock

auction co., inc.Regular Sales Wednesday

Office (308) 327-2406Horse Sales Every Month

As AdvertisedHogs Sell at 9:30 a.m.

Weigh-ups & Bulls Sell at 11:00 a.m.Stock Cattle Sell at 1:00 p.m.

Owner: Dan OtteFieldmen:

Wayde Bolden, Kirk OtteLink Thompson • Galen Voss

Sales Every FridayOffice: 308-665-2220Fax: 308-665-2224

Toll Free: 866-665-2220Horse Sales As Advertised

Owners:Jack & Laurel Hunter:

308-665-1402 • Cell: 308-430-9108www.crawfordlivestock.com

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1-877-347-9100

• PLATTE, SDPLATTE

LIVESTOCK MARKET800-337-2655

Cattle Sale Each WednesdayFeeder Pigs Monday 12:30 pmButcher Hogs Monday 1:00 pm

Sheep Sales Every Monday 1:30 pmCo-Owners:

Scott Kirsch, Sheep & Cattle Rep.605-337-2616

Marshall Ringling, Sheep & Cattle Rep.605-243-2328

Alvie Timmermans, Auct. & Mkt. Rep.605-243-2235

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More than 700 dairy and cattle producers from all over the world traveled to Lexington, KY, at the end of 2012 for the Alltech Global 500, an international conference aimed at helping farm-ers and ranchers be more successful by improving their efficiencies to help feed a growing planet.

Kicking off the event was Pearse Lyons, CEO and owner of Alltech. His inspirational words set the stage for the rest of the event, where topics of conversa-tion ranged from feeding cattle algae to using social media. Lyons offered six tips to those in atten-

dance to be successful; here’s a round-up of his advice.

“I must admit, I’m not a farmer. I’ve never milked a cow before in my life. But, I must say farmers are every day heroes,” said Pearse Lyons, Alltech. “Alltech is here to help farm-ers. We want to bring solutions to you. I’m going to challenge you at this conference.”

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write it down, you are much more likely to make it happen. First, what is your dream? Second, do you dare? If you don’t dare to get up and do something different, it won’t happen. Third, you have to have the desire to make it happen. Fourth, just decide to do it; get going. Finally, the definition of ge-nius is 98 percent perspiration and 2 percent inspiration. You have to be dedicated to make it happen.”

With these inspirational mus-ings, Lyons asked attendees why so many farmers and ranchers are struggling.

“Why do you continue to lose money?” he asked. “Why are you stuck in the past? Do you drop feed additives when the going gets tough? That’s when you need them! Who owns your animals? You or the nutritionist? Do you accept high commodity prices and not change to alternative raw ma-terials?”

Lyons used the example of dairy products versus Coca-Cola, citing that the healthy beverage isn’t getting near the dollars like a bubbly can of soda does.


“Coca-Cola gets $4.39 per gallon versus $2.69 per gallon for milk,” he explained. “Our industry needs to learn how to brand. Why are folks paying more for Coke – a product that will guarantee you are taking insulin by the time you are 50 – instead of a healthy drink like milk? Are you happy with the total non-control over the events? Are you happy with your perception by the consumer that you are an animal and environmental abuser? Remember, you’re losing money, and the con-sumer also thinks you are abusing your ani-mals. To be successful, you must adapt, have curiosity and take charge.”

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To take charge, Lyons urged producers to keep these six tips in mind:

Rule #1

“Start with your land and improve upon it,” he said. “Harvesting over a half ton of grain per acre creates a value of $200 per acre. The rest of the story is the grain and silage is better.”

Rule #2

“Understand the rumen,” he added. “The rumen is simply a fermenter, and we have to stabilize it. We produce yeast and bacteria in a fermenter. You can-not afford to mess around with your fermenter. A walking fermenter, like a cow, is a fermenter which is unstable. We overlook the fact that your fermenter is

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unstable. Because they have a fermenter inside called the rumen, which is there to remove oxygen, sugars (glucose) and balance the pH or acidity.”

Lyons said if producers can better manage the rumen, they can dramatically improve feed effi-ciency, growth and the health of their livestock.

Rule #3

“Feed the rumen nitrogen and carbohydrates.”

Rule #4

“Focus on fertility. Add DHA. It’s important for embryonic development,” said Lyons. Much of the Alltech Global 500 focused on Alltech’s algae plant


and their DHA products, which can aid cattle in fer-tility and overall health.

Rule #5

“Watch out for mycotoxins, particularly in a drought year like this one, where they are more likely to be present in silage. Due to the drought, the danger of mycotoxins is at an all-time high.” he said.

Rule #6

“Only feed your minerals in the Bioplex form,” he finished.

The Alltech Global 500 covered everything from building the perfect steak and creating a trustwor-thy brand with consumers, to improving calves’ per-

formance through added growth, improved quality grades and increased fertility rates, to reducing live-stock’s carbon footprint. While there is much to learn in all of these areas, Lyons said if producers apply these six basic tips, along with the desire, dedication and determination to succeed, farmers and ranchers will be able to navigate the turbulent waters of the next generation of agriculturalists. H

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No matter what sector of the beef industry you’re a part of – cow-calf, stocker, feeder, packer, retailer – each sector is working toward producing an end-prod-uct – beef. Ultimately, respecting the life of the animal and offering a humane death is the right thing to do. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) of-fers guidelines for veterinarians and livestock industry profession-als on animal handling and wel-fare topics, including euthanasia. Recently, AVMA released an up-date on those guidelines, and Gail Golab, PhD, AVMA Animal Wel-fare Division director, explained the details.

“Animal welfare is really not all that complicated,” she said. “Most things fit into three areas of con-sideration for consumers. In gen-eral, the public doesn’t like one, when you put animals in boxes

or restrain them; two, when you cut things off without pain man-agement, and three, when you kill animals.”

AVMA has a collection of more than 60 documents specifically dealing with animal welfare. These guidelines are used by vet-erinarians but also become tools for other beef industry profession-als as they set their own protocols.

“One of the most important doc-uments we have is our guidelines on killing animals and euthana-sia,” Golab said. “The first edition was created in 1963, and now, in 2012, this is the eighth edition. It’s based on peer review literature, new research and empirical data to help us make recommenda-tions. It’s a living document, so it’s continually improving with a mechanism for regular updates.”

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judgement, and this document helps to accomplish just that.

“This document is intended to serve as guidance for veterinar-ians in exercising their profes-sional judgment in the application of euthanasia,” she explained. “It wasn’t intended for anyone else but veterinarians, but because of the importance of the document, it’s been added into guidelines and rules for packers, feeders and other livestock professionals.”

Outlining the guidelines of eu-thanasia criteria, the document provides rationale for selecting

the appropriate approach, paying special attention to ethical consid-erations.

“We recognize euthanasia as a process, with a goal to minimize pain and distress, using a pre-euthanasia assessment, proper methods and agents, appropri-ate animal handling, and a post-euthanasia assessment and body disposal,” she said.

There are 14 criteria for describ-ing killing as euthanasia, with four classifications for techniques: acceptable, acceptable with con-

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“Acceptable euthanasia consis-tently produces a humane death when used as the sole means of euthanasia; acceptable with conditions means that there are specific conditions required to consistently produce a humane death, with greater potential for

human error or a safety hazard, or not well documented in the litera-tures, and may require secondary step to ensure death; adjunctive shouldn’t be used as sole method, but may be used with others to bring about euthanasia; and un-acceptable means methods found to be inhumane under any condi-tions,” she explained.

“Criteria for evaluating eutha-nasia methods are meant to mini-mize distress of the animal using timely decisions with the goal of rapid loss of consciousness, fol-lowed by cardiac and respiratory arrest, ultimately loss of brain function, while minimizing pain and distress before loss of con-sciousness,” she added. “It’s im-portant when putting an animal down to completely asses the spe-cies, condition and environment. Do we have the right people and equipment needed to conduct eu-thanasia properly?”

The biggest update in the AVMA guidelines is to pay atten-tion to the environment.

“Who is watching? Are they prepared to witness the animal’s death? What distractions are there in the scenario?” she asked. “Be cognizant of the human element and how the euthanasia will be viewed by the people in the area. A few bad instances and bad pub-licity of method may cause you to lose ability to use that method.”

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A third acceptable method is using a penetrating captive bolt.

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“We’ve had quite a life, we’ve met some of the best people in the world,” says John Grassel. “There are very few bad ones out there, but they’re pretty easy to sort off,” he laughs.

John and Arlene Grassel, Arte-sian, SD, raised some of the Mid-west’s best Hereford cattle since 1947. They sold the last of their cows and moved to Mitchell, SD, in 2011, and sadly Arlene died this past August. John enjoys the company of others from his gen-eration, but misses home.

“I don’t have a cow and I don’t have a horse,” he says. “This cap-tivity thing isn’t a lot of fun. Two or three times a day I get cabin fever and wish I was back on the ranch.”

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ors are red and white on green, a Hereford cow and calf out on green grass,” tells John.

John acquired a wife and his first registered Hereford cattle in 1947. He purchased six heifers of Fairfax breeding from a widow near DeSmet, SD. “We got a bull from Hill Brothers near Alexan-

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On another trip, John and the vet stopped at Joe Schlim’s farm near Howard, SD, “That is the day I saw the most beautiful beast, I’d never seen one like him. He had a silky haircoat, and was so gentle I could just walk right up to him. He was a Battle Pioneer 14th and I bought a son out of him,” said John. The herd bull originated with the Bones Hereford opera-tion from Parker, SD.

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But then there was something even better. “The one that really turned me loose was a bull that I found near Lusk, WY, on the Hunter Ranch. He was JD 27, a real line bred (Real Prince Dom-ino) bull, top and bottom.

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Arlene in 1948 with a Hereford bull.


the heifers. Arlene worked right with me every day. Everybody knew what was going on, and we all just did what needed to be done.”

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little doll-faced Herefords, a full grown cow never got over 900 pounds. I didn’t get ahold of that type because I couldn’t afford it.” John says it turned out for the best because those cattle weren’t profitable and quickly went out of vogue.

John said there were mistakes made along the way. “We thought we were really getting into some-thing great, and all of the sudden we had gotten into dwarfism.” The industry battled the problem for years. “We didn’t get into that very far before we got out. Some of the big boys, it knocked them clear out.”

John said as soon as he realized what was going on, he sold every dwarf and every line that had produced one. “I had about two generations and I just got rid of all that. I went on with the clean pedigrees. That’s when the Real

John and Arlene together in 1985.

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Prince Domino line took ahold for me.” The bloodline was free of dwarfism genes.

After a half century of raising Hereford cattle, the harsh winter of 1996-1997 convinced John it was time to slow down, and he sched-uled a dispersion for September of 1997. “It was a hard decision. The cows were more than good to us. They bought the land and paid for it. I hope they all found good homes.” Although John and Ar-lene sold most of their foundation herd, they couldn’t let them all go. They maintained a small herd of registered cows until February 2011.

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“If you know John, you know he’s a character,” said Handel. It became tradition at the S.D. Her-eford Association’s Annual Banquet, for John and

Art to “run up” the tables that were auctioned off to in order to support the juniors. “John and I would laugh and we’d run those tables higher than high,” recalls Handel. “Sometimes we’d end up buying one for $500 and John would pull out his check-book and write a check, it didn’t bother him a bit. He loved doing things like that. And Arlene would just sit and smile about it all.”

John donated his hat to be auctioned off annually, a “traveling trophy” of sorts. “I bought it one year and the thing went 60,000 miles with me,” says Art. “John thought that was great.”


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While he focused tremendous attention on his Hereford genet-ics, John had other irons in the fire. An accomplished horseman, he moved and doctored cattle horseback beyond his 80th birth-day. He enjoyed teaching a horse to drive, and was regularly seen driving his saddle horses or his halflinger team around the farm and in local parades.

“Probably the best horse I had, we called her ‛Little Bit’. She was so smart it was just painful,” re-calls John. “One day I put her in the trailer and headed out to check on things. I found this calf with pinkeye so I caught her, tied her hard and fast, and got off Little Bit to get my syringe out of the pickup.” Then John real-ized he’d forgotten his medica-tion and syringe. “I jumped back in the pickup and away I went, trailer door a flying. I got home and thought, ‘for cripes sake, I just left the horse standing there.’ I got back and there she stood, still holding that calf, right where


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Four children were born to John and Arlene: Mike, Kathy, Karen and Bernie. “Like many other people we had good times and bad,” says John. “The worst being the loss of our sons.”

“I’m so very grateful and thankful for the time that we’ve had together, the herd we’ve put together and the people we’ve met. It’s just been great,” says John.

John and Arlene’s grand nephew Tyler Moore is in the process of buying the place and the cattle. “He’s going to run commercial Herefords. He’ll probably put a black bull on them,” John says. He might be a little disappointed but he finds a silver lining. “It will be nice to look at some white faces out there in the pasture.” H


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The cows graze winter pasture and corn stalks on the Hawks Hereford Ranch. They won’t be fed hay until just before they start calving in early March.


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The overall quality and condition of this cow shows what Hawks Herefords strives for. A dry year didn’t keep her from staying in good shape, raising a calf and breeding back on time. Photos courtesy Hawks Herefords


South of Highway 34, near Howes, SD, a scenic ranch rests on the edge of the rolling prairie as it drops off toward the Chey-enne River breaks. Sturgis, SD is 75 miles to the west.

The Hawks Hereford ranch was established in 1958 by Charlie and Mildred Hawks and has been grazed by registered Hereford cat-tle for all the ensuing years. Run today by Ed and Gloria Hawks, the ranch supports cattle that are ideally suited for the harsh envi-ronment they live in.

The registered cows are expected to make a living for themselves and are not ‘spoiled’ just because of their standout pedigrees.

“They’re raised like commer-cial cattle. I’m the last guy in the country to hay my cows.” They

graze out year round and are fed a protein supplement over the win-ter with little or no hay fed before calving begins in early March. The protein is a dried distiller’s grain

(DDG) fed in piles in the pasture starting in late November, then in bunks when the cows are brought in close for calving.

The first registered cows ar-rived on the ranch when Ed was five years old. He remembers how those cows looked as they

unloaded off the truck. Their numbers were branded into their horns and highlighted with red paint, which he still contends was pretty progressive for 1958. He also recalls the calm disposition of the cows as they came down the chute.

With the focus on foundational traits, fads aren’t part of the pro-gram. “We breed for three primary traits: calving ease, longevity and disposition,” says Hawks. “I re-member one time we were gath-ering the cows and a neighbor was helping me. A big bull calf got worked up and jumped the fence and took off. My neighbor offered to rope him and when he brought him back, I cut that calf.” Ed chuckled, “He never passed that disposition on to anything else. We’ve sent some young cows down the road that were going in

Calving ease is bred into the cows.

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After 54 years in the Hereford business, Ed and Gloria Hawks have no intention of making any big changes in their cattle.

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the wrong direction for us. They need to fit in and keep producing the results we want or we can’t use them,” says Hawks.

The horned Herefords have gone through some changes over the years, including being dehorned as calves. “I use a paste on them and then cover it with tape to keep the cow from licking it off. That Go-rilla tape really works good,” says Hawks. “We get a scur now and then, but nothing very big.”

In 2000, polled genetics were added through artificial insemina-tion. “We try to keep it as simple as possible. We A.I. from really proven bulls. The age of the bull doesn’t matter.”

Calving ease is bred into the cows and there has only been one assisted birth in

the heifers in two calving seasons. “That was a back-wards calf and he was okay,” says Hawks. The bull calves average 90 pounds and the heifer calves 84 pounds, making it easy on the cows to calve and re-breed on time.

Besides the branding time vac-cinations, Hawks also pre-con-ditions the calves in September. Each breeding bunch of around 30 pairs are gathered into small, cen-trally located corrals and worked down a simple chute. “With just Gloria and I, it works good and it doesn’t take a lot to work a calf. It saves us having to trail them home too,” he explains.

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to grow up naturally. “We don’t chase weaning weight and year-ling weight EPDs. We just let them grow,” says Hawks. “They stay sound and will last longer without being pushed so hard.”

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The bulls are offered for sale when they are 20 months of age. The bulls, whether polled or horned, are of uniform quality and are grown out with a good frame and sound feet and legs. Their confor-mation is correct with exceptional length of body, depth, volume and excellent length from the hooks to the pins. They are smooth shouldered with clean, masculine heads and ample pigmentation. They show muscle definition without the extra fat that a feedlot puts on them.

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The Sodak cow herd traces back to some of the most productive female lines in the breed including the Schearbrook Erica and Eileen families as well as the N Bar Evergreen and Lady Ida families. All photos courtesy Sodak Angus

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Behind every good calf is a good cow. That’s the guiding principle Vaughn Meyer and his wife Lois have used to manage their 3,000-acre Sodak Angus ranch in north-western South Dakota where they raise about 600 purebred Black Angus and Red Angus calves every year from two cow herds they maintain. In addition to their cattle, the Meyers produce alfalfa, oats and barley, most of which provides feed for their cattle.

The Meyer family will hold their 56th Annual Spring Bull Sale in February 2013, selling Black and Red Angus Bulls. Sodak uses both naturally raised sires as well as artificial insemination to aug-ment their breeding program.

“We use only proven high ac-curacy AI sires to escalate our chances for success,” Vaughn says. “Our raised herd sires are randomly mated to large groups of females for more thorough sire

evaluations. Our bull battery con-sists of over two dozen individu-als with semen available for both commercial and purebred use.”

Most of Sodak’s bulls are of-fered at their annual sale. How-

ever some are sold through private treaty throughout the year.

“Sodak Angus started in 1909 with my grandparents,” Vaughn adds. “I joined the operation in 1971 after graduating from South Dakota State University. My son Jeffrey handles most of the opera-tion’s management. My daughters Jessica and Jeny, while having their own vocations, also help with the ranch. Jeny is a veterinar-ian and pretty much handles most of those duties for us.”

Both Sodak herds are managed in a fall calving program, taking advantage of typically milder weather conditions. Under their fall calving program, heifer and bull calves grow and gain on a high roughage ration which pro-motes soundness.

“We started raising Red Angus in 1956,” Meyer says. “For a lot of years, the recessive red gene

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The Meyer family works together to make Sodak Angus successful. Pictured L-R: Jeffrey, Vaughn, Lois, Royce and Jessica (Meyer) Wuertzer, Quinten and Jeny (Meyer) Schurbarth (holding Jace) and in front Haelee and Tucker Wuertzer.

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wasn’t considered desirable in the Angus genetics. Red Angus breeders sought red individuals and also black-hided red carriers to develop new blood lines for Red Angus programs. Most other countries register Red and Black animals under one breed associa-tion. In the U.S., during the 1960’s, you had to register Red Angus wean-to-weight before you could register the animal. Now, because Red Angus tend to be more docile than Black Angus, the breed has become more popular.”

The Meyer family breeding program focuses on multi-trait selection to produce predictable

genetics which complement com-mercial cowman needs. They make use of both artificial insemi-nation and embryo transfer to incorporate new genetics. They maintain detailed production re-cords, utilize ultrasound in evalu-ating animals and rely on residual feed intake (RFI) data to monitor herd progress.

“Consistency across the board is what showcases a herd,” Vaughn says. “When selecting genetics, cattlemen like to see uniform calves, not a bell shaped curve. Predictable and consistent traits are most important. It’s easy to strive for performance, but it takes a long time to correct genetic problems if you cultivate undesir-able traits. We lean toward mod-eration and a balance of traits. We truly believe that behind every good sire is a good dam.”

Sodak’s females are selected to be functional, consistent and ef-ficient under often rugged, chal-lenging range conditions. Cows calve on the prairie and calves thrive on the range with little sup-plement. Due to extreme environ-mental factors to which their cows and calves are exposed, Sodak places special emphasis on calv-ing ease, growth, fleshing ability, maternal traits and disposition.

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In order to build communication between the beef and cattle industries and urban America, Vaughn has been in-volved in numerous beef industry organizations over the years. He currently serves as Marketing Chairman for the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, a member of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (the beef checkoff oversight entity) and a member of the American Angus Association Board of Directors.

“Staying active in these organizations is an effective way to get the beef industry message to consumers,” Vaughn says. “Sometimes it’s difficult to make our voice heard in urban areas.”

Knowing that he has assisted in significant accom-plishments through these beef organizations provides Vaughn with the motivation to continue to play an active role in promoting beef in his state and the nation.

“The South Dakota Stockgrowers have supported legislation and policy that improves prices and reduces monopolistic activities of packers and retailers,” Vaughn says. “It’s important to the beef industry that we improve profitability in order to maintain the independence of family farms.”

Vaughn believes the genomic testing developed by the American Angus Association has provided a crucial means for all beef producers to improve genetic traits of beef animals, leading to improved meat quality.

“Genomic testing is probably the wave of the future as far as breeding and meat production,” Vaughn says.

“Through the South Dakota Beef Industry Council we’re working to choose both domestic and international beef checkoff programs that give producers the best value for their checkoff dollar.

“One of the biggest challenges for our industry is bringing youth back to the farm to produce beef. With declining beef herds, that challenge becomes greater and greater. Even with today’s record high beef prices, beef profits right now are probably as low as they were 40 years ago because input costs are so high. We have to overcome those kinds of challenges so there’s an in-centive for our youth to come back to their family farm to keep raising beef or come under the mentorship of beef producers who don’t have children.”

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ergreen and Lady Ida families,” Vaughn says. “Throughout the years we’ve used embryo transfer to expedite incorporation of genet-ics from top females. Our donor cow selection criteria are based on three generations of superior progeny production records.”

Size used to be a strongly de-sired trait in Sodak’s herd. How-ever, Vaughn notes that Northern Plains weather extremes are mak-ing moderate sized cattle more practical. Docility is also more popular in today’s cattle.

“We stay between frame size 5.8 to 6.2 when dealing with cow size. We also aim for moderate sized calves. You need some frame to put muscle on as you sell by the pound, but with harsh winter weather, if you have a moderate cow size, you’ll go through less feed and other inputs,” Vaughn says. “A lot of cattlemen are get-ting older now and the trend seems to be toward raising a more docile cow herd and not having to be out there pulling calves.”

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Angus herd. Over a number of years he’s been able to build up a 200-head herd, obtain land, haying equipment and his own tractor.

“My dad is a hog buyer for John Morrell, so I’ve chased pigs around and have always been around a lot of livestock. Raising cattle is some-thing I’ve always wanted to do and I was fortunate enough to be able to buy some land, put some cows together and watch my herd grow,” Risty says.

Risty looks forward to waking up every morning and getting to work on his ranch. Calving sea-son is one of his favorite aspects of the business. He enjoys seeing new offspring grow and develop through the year.

“I’m always anxious to see if they turn out the way I hope they will,” he says.

Risty’s partnership with Sodak Angus gave him opportunity to move into beef production slowly while gaining invaluable knowledge and assets he prob-ably wouldn’t have found any-where else.

“It would have been impossible to try and start this on my own,” Risty says. “Sodak Angus had the land and facilities I needed at the start. Every year I’ve been able to add a bit more on my own. Work-ing with seasoned beef producers is a great advantage because there are lots of things you can’t learn in books. In dealing with harsh win-ters, droughts, etc., I always have a lot of people around so I can ask questions.”

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Risty’s long term goals include continuing to build his herd and use some of his own bulls in order to decrease production costs. He says longevity and uniformity among his cows are something he strives for.

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those opportunities but they’re often unsure how to get started with such huge startup costs. Those who take on the challenge need to be prepared to work hard. I’d say don’t be afraid to jump in. You don’t need to know everything all at once. And just don’t give up.”

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BILL REPPE RANCH42415 157th St • Bradley, SD 57217

Raising high-quality cattle since 1975

Sale February 19, 2013South Dakota Livestock Sales • Watertown, SD (1 p.m Sharp)

Selling 140 Outstanding Registered Angus Bulls

R5 Rambo 753 • 15892211BW +2.3; WW +72; YW +130; Milk +22; Marb +.72; RE +.84; $B +85.06-Sons were a sale highlight in the 2012 Sale-Son R5 Mercenary 1187 sold to ABS Global in 2012 Sale

R5 Impression 275Calved: 1/28/12 • BW 87Adj. 205-Day wt. 913 • ratio 123Dam's Sire: Gar EGL Protégé

R5 Impression 239Calved: 1/19/12 • BW 78 Adj. 205-Day wt. 814 • ratio 110Dam's Sire: Sitz Upward

R5 Monument 2248Calved: 3/1/12 • BW 89Adj. 205-Day wt. 739 • ratio 101Sire: R5 Monument 087 16765282 Dam: NewstandardSire EPDs: BW +.3; WW +64; YW +114; Milk +34; Marb +.54; RE +.86; $B+78.14

R5 Final Product 240Calved: 1/20/12 • BW 79Adj. 205-Day wt. 820 • ratio 110Dam's Sire: SAV Heritage 6295

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Connealy Impression Whitestone Black Arrow

Whitestone Cisco Kid • Connealy Right Answer CAR Efficient • SAV Heartbeat • Apex Windy 078

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 , 2013 Auctioneer: Scott Weishaar 701-872-5299

Stockmen’s Livestock Dickinson, ND

Carlson Imperial 202 Sire: Connealy Impression

MGS: OCC Missing Link 830M BD: 2/7/12. A really powerful herd bull prospect that puts it all together. Dam traces to SAV Elba 7099 putting top maternal genetics into this pedigree. BW: 72 Adj. 205: 773

Carlson Impression 247 Sire: Connealy Impression

MGS: OCC Missing Link 830M BD: 2/28/12. Full brother to Carlson Imperial 202, one of the top herd bull prospects in the sale. Some say this is the best calf of that flush. BW: 81 Adj. 205: 832

Carlson Right Effect 203 Sire: Connealy Right Answer

MGS: OCC Emblazon 854E BD: 2/7/12. Right Effect is a moderate- framed,calving ease herd sire prospect with loads of muscle and volume. His dam, Coleman Lady 003, was the 2nd high selling heifer in the 2011 Coleman Female Sale. BW: 71 Adj 205: 829

Carlson Heartbeat 222 Sire: SAV Heartbeat

MGS: BC Matrix BD: 2/25/12. Heartbeat will catch your eye and his figures will meet the most discriminating buyers needs. A real herd bull prospect. BW: 88 Adj. 205: 811

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75 Yearling Bulls 75 12 Coming Two-Yr. Old Bulls 12 35 Registered Bred Heifers 35 10 Elite Registered Heifer Calves 10 30 Purebred Commercial Heifer Calves 30 45 F1 Baldie Heifer Calves by the 45

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Bitterroot Timberlake Sire: Six Mile Timberlake 180T MGS: Messmer Packer S008

BD: 02-28-12. Bitterroot Timberlake is one powerful Red Angus herd sire prospect. He is moderate framed but is packed with muscle. He is sired by Six Mile Timberlake and out of an easy fleshing daughter of Messmer Packer. If you are looking for a Red Angus top herd bull prospect you will really like this calf. BW: 69 Adj 205: 678

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Bitterroot Cannonball 202 Sire: CH Canyon T100

MGS: Red Crescent Creek FRCHIEF 7 BD: 02-27-12. Bitterroot Cannonball 202 is another great Red Angus herd sire prospect sired by Red LLLL CH Canyon T100. His dam was the top selling cow at the Soo Line Dispersal Sale at $30,000. A maternal brother sold for $21,000. BW: 85 Adj 205: 869

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By AmAndA RAdke

Spruce HillRanch


A War Party son

that will be a feature

in the 2013 sale.

A favorite donor cow.

Ludlow, Sd, is the home of Spruce Hill Ranch, an Angus operation owned and operated by Chad and michelle Rotenberger, their three children, madi-son (age 11), molly (9) and Riggs (7), and Chad’s father, Bill Rotenberger,

dVm. Together, the Rotenberger clan raises cattle and is active in the north dakota Rodeo Association (ndRA) and youth rodeos.


Bill established the ranch in 1978 but he dispersed a majority of the cowherd in the 80s. Chad started rebuilding the herd with 4-H and FFA heifer projects. In 1995, Chad graduated from North Dakota State University and re-turned home to the ranch and started expanding, mostly with his own replacement heifers. Today, they maintain 400 head of mostly registered Angus cows, as well as a commercial herd and Sim-Angus herd.

“My dad was really active in the state’s Angus association, and I had the chance to serve on the National Junior Angus Associa-tion (NJAA) board of directors,” said Chad. “NJAA was a big step-ping stone for me. I have always stayed true to the Angus female; the breed is the basis of our herd. Our cowherd works hard for us. There’s not a lot of pampering

here. We run them out on grass all winter and supplement with hay when times are tough.”

When market signals indicated that Spruce Hill Ranch customers

were interested in Simmental, the Rotenbergers added the breed to the mix. They sampled those ge-netics and started a Sim-Angus program, as well. Thus, the name

of their bull sale was created, Combined Advantage.

With over 30 years of bull sales under their belt, the folks at Spruce Hill Ranch host an annual sale on the second Wednesday of February at the Bowman Auction Market in Bowman, ND.

“The name, Combined Advan-tage, ‘combines’ two-year-old Angus bulls, along with Sim-Angus yearling bulls all at one sale location,” said Chad. “The ‘advantage’ of our sale is to offer you more choices and flexibility. If you choose to look through the two-year-old bulls, we hope you keep in mind that these bulls will have less tendency to injure them-selves because of their age; they will cover more cows, maintain their body condition longer, and give you more bang for your buck. Now, if you are leaning toward the Sim-Angus bulls, we think

Spruce Hi l l Ranch was establ ished in 1978 by Bi l l Rotenberger.

Today Bi l l ’s son Chad and family

are an integral part of the operation.

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Chad and Michelle Rotenberger, along with Molly (l), Riggs and Madison (upper right) are active in local sports and rodeo all while operating Spruce Hill Ranch.

Photos courtesy Rotenberger family

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you will be equally pleased with your choices. Sim-Angus is the new ‘buzz’ in the cattle industry. These hybrid bulls are very func-tional. The heterosis of the two breeds gives them kick. They will work the pastures, keep their con-dition well, breed muscle, pounds of meat and provide the ‘look’ in their offspring. Most importantly, the carcass and grid is what makes the feedlots want to feed Sim-Angus cattle. Bottom-line, if the feeder makes money, you as the commercial cattlemen have the product that they come back for. Females from this cross make great mama cows, breed back eas-ily and have longevity.”

From the day these bull calves are weaned until sale day, they are kept on the same ration, which Chad said allows them to grow and not be pushed. With more high roughage and low-starch, the bulls grow and mature without becoming overly fat. Each year, they offer around 70 head of two-year-old Angus bulls and 30-40 Sim-Angus bulls, as well as 200 head of commercial females.

Offering a mature bull is what makes Spruce Hill Ranch unique. It’s very rare to see so many older bulls offered on a sale, but that’s what adds greater value to these bulls.

“When you come to the sale, you’re going to see 20-22 month old bulls that are functional, sound, easy-fleshing, with an adequate or abundant amount of muscle,” said Chad. “They are older and more mature; they can cover more cows

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If there is work to be done, you can bet this ambitious family will be involved. In addition to serving as Chad’s ranch hand – fencing, haying, working cattle and more - Michelle has handled the central entries for the NDRA for the past six years. She also serves on the NDRA Board of Directors as the Contract Acts Director – representing the clowns, bullfighters, announcers, pickupmen and other contract acts.

“I remember when I first started - the kids were six, four and two. I had to be on the phone for five hours straight. That was a challenge but the kids got used to it, they learned to wait for me when they needed something or take care of it themselves. Our kids have also had a lot of chores and been expected to help with cattle work. Now my kids can handle a lot of responsibility – they are used to watching out for each other and figuring things out on their own,” she said.

One of Rotenberger’s standout mini bucking bulls, performs in the arena.BLACK ToP

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Since 2001 Chad and Michelle have also operated Lil’ Rowdy Rodeo Bulls, raising miniature bucking bulls for sale and main-taining a herd of bulls used for clinics open to kids ages 8-14. “Some of our past attendees in-clude the 2009, 2010 and 2011 NDRA Bull Riding Champions as well as the 2012 Badlands Circuit Finals Champion,” said Chad. They also served as a specialty act for numerous rodeos in the region. However, as times get tougher eco-nomically, Chad says the specialty acts are “the first thing on the chopping block. Rodeo commit-tees are just like ranchers – trying to pinch pennies, so our business has slowed down, but we’re still selling a lot of bulls.” Plus, Chad says, his own children were getting more involved in school activities and youth rodeos, and traveling 400-500 miles to an event was getting more difficult. “The minia-ture business is good and there is a lot of potential for it to grow, so I didn’t want to get out of it but we had to slow down some,” he said. All that tiny bull power is not going to waste; a gentleman from Idaho leases the bulls and hauls them to events. “He’ll be in Las Vegas later this week for a pre-NFR show,” said Chad. Last year at the world finals in Ogden, UT, a Rotenberger-raised bull was named Bull of the Year in the Sr. division and two of their bulls won bull of the year at this year’s world finals too. Roten-

bergers enjoy the chance to visit with anyone about their miniature bucking bulls as well as their full-size Sim-Angus bulls. H Lil’ Rowdy Rodeo Bulls


and ground versus a yearling. When you take them home from us, they won’t need any extra pamper-ing. We grow them up and sort out the weak ones, so when they get to the sale, it’s the cream of our crop. We always remind folks that a bull is a big investment, so take care of him and he will last. But, that’s also the advantage of an aged bull. He’s grown up and ma-ture, so he’s ready to get to work. We give folks an opportunity to purchase an older bull that will be able to handle the environment,

cover a lot of country, breed more cows and do what a bull is supposed to do.”

As a young couple, the Rotenbergers have cer-tainly achieved great success in the cattle business

already. Chad offered some ad-vice for other young aspiring beef producers.

“One thing for young people who are coming back to a family operation is go out and get some experience somewhere first,” he advised. “There’s lots of time to be involved in the family operation, but you have to get some out-side experience, so that you bring something back to the table. It’s a

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“I think a lot of young people take a family

operation for granted. Working with your

family requires a lot of communication and

working together.”

Chad Rotenberger

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Madison, Molly and Riggs Rotenberger make up Spruce Hill Ranch's ranch crew. They also enjoy competing in youth rodeos when time allows.

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hard lifestyle, and it requires a lot of effort. I think a lot of young people take a family operation a little bit for granted.”

“Working with your family requires a lot of com-munication and working together,” he added. “The interpersonal relationships on the family operation are the toughest part; it’s not feeding cattle – it’s the family. For young people, you have to be at a point where you are able to contribute somehow. On the financial side of things, you have to have a good re-lationship with your banker. You have to work with him, put pencil to paper and make money or make a living from the cattle business.”

Spruce Hill Creek is certainly going to be an op-eration to watch in the upcoming years. Their Angus

and Sim-Angus genetics are earning a top-notch rep-utation from commercial cattlemen in the area.

“Our goal every year is to expand our customer base and get our bulls out a little more,” he said. “We have a really good set of customers here. My family is young. My kids are getting more active here on the ranch, with sports and rodeo, too. There are no hired hands here. We are at the size we need to be, so we will maintain the cowherd and focus on improving genetics and offering more to our cus-tomers each year.”

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Reg. #*x4190707. born 3/24/2012. Actual birth weight 87

EPDs BW 1.7WW 17.5 YW 28.1Milk 3.5

WR CR Red Blood 214

Reg. # *x4190696, born 3/20/2012Actual birth weight 87

EPDs BW 0.7 WW 13.8YW 23.3 Milk 4.0

WR CR Supremist 217

Reg. # *x4190704, born 3/20/2012.Actual birth weight 81

EPDs BW -0.8WW 7.7 YW 12.6 Milk 1.6

WR CR Red-Handed 240

Reg. # *x4190694, born 3/30/2012Actual birth weight 78

EPDs BW 0.7 WW 17.3 YW 29.8Milk 4.9

WR CR Red Hot 255

Warner Ranch Shorthorns

* Fancy Pen of Three Heifers Feb 21, 2013 show at 5:30 pm & sale at 6:30 pm

Warner Ranch Shorthorns, Riverton, Wyoming phone:307-857-4240, Bryan’s cell number 307-850-7668

e-mail: [email protected]

Thank you to all buyers who have supported our sale in the past.

Reg. # *x4190698, DOB 3/21/2012 Reg. # *x4190728, DOB 3/22/2012

EPDs BW 3.2, WW 18.4 YW 28.5, Milk 4.0

EPDsBW 0.7, WW 7.5, YW 12.7, Milk 2.8

WR Max Justice 236 WR Max Master-Hand 249

Welcome to the BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW Shorthorn Show 9:00 amJanuary 31, 2013 • Sale at 1:00 pm

Shorthorn Show Feb 22, 2013 at 10:00 am & sale at 3:00 pm


BUILDING ON THE BASICSCED BW WW ADG YW8 6 3 21 5

RFI DMI YH SC DOC2 26 84 80 8

CEM MILK MW MH CW13 16 8 9 30

MARB RE FAT TEND11 26 24 52

Dam Production 116WR, 121YRGr. Dam Production 5@98BR, 5@114WR, 5@109YR, 7@272INTGr. Dam is an elite pathfinder.• A 3/4 sister to the female who topped the Foundation Female sale in 2012, the $19,000 RB Lady Credence 1198, with very similar data.• Credence X New Standard progeny excell geonomically and this heifer is at the front of the breed with her 50k profile.• Moderate and powerful in type, with breed leading spread genetics. 70# act bw. • Stems from an awsome cow family, grandam was flawless from a production and phenotype stand point with a perfect udder and feet & leg structure.• Carries the valuable service of the Sioux Pass selection in the 2012 Express Ranches Bull sale. He is a deep ribbed, muscle Connealy Consensus 7229 son out of an EXAR 263C dam, AI bred on 4/28/12 to EXAR Substance 1986 B. Vet exam safe, estimated due 2/4/13.

CED BW WW ADG YW8 3 2 9 6

RFI DMI YH SC DOC4 47 73 82 7

CEM MILK MW MH CW7 12 8 18 42

MARB RE FAT TEND7 39 45 30

Dam Production 1@123WR, 1@119YR, Actual BW 71#Gr. Dam Production 1@93BR, 1@106WR, [email protected] Production 3@100BR, 3@102NR, 1@107RE, 1@112IMEThis high performance Credence daughter excells genomically for calving ease, performance, feed efficiency and carcass traits and does it in a right sized, powerful, stylish package. With EPDs that puts her at the very front of the angus breed.• SPA 106 has donor type performance data, genomic excellence as well as the look. She may be the most complete and impressive spred bred selling. Her combination of phenotype, performance epds and genomic profile truly is as good as it gets.• A 3/4 sister, RB Lady Credence 1198, topped the 2012 Foundation Female Sale at $19,000. Her service sire, Basin Golden Opportunity U255, is moderate and thick and sired the high feed efficiency bull in the 2012 Leachmans of Colorado feed test. Bred on 5/18 to Basin Golden Opportunity U255, examined safe, estimated due 2/24/13.

SPA 106 of 93 X Cr - REG#17111617

CArter MikloviChlodge grASS, [email protected]

Pfizer 50k dAtA

SPA 102 of 958 X Cr reg - REG#17111613

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Selling at the Foundation Female Sale Jan 18, 2013 at National Western Stock Show

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21 AngUs RAnch ...........................................2413C CHRISTeNSeN RANCH ..............................2605L Red AngUs ................................................129AdvAnced POweR sOLAR PUmPs ...............115Ag & IndUsTRIAL eqUIPmenT ......................186AMeRICAN SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION ........... 52APT TeCHNOLOgIeS........................................110ARchITecTURAL sPecIALTIes LLc ................119ARROwsmITh Red AngUs ............................259ASSMAN IMPLeMeNT ..................... 79, 125, 227B & B SALeS ...................................................... 23BAdLAnds Red AngUs..................................207BAkeR HeReFORD RANCH ............................... 29BAkeRs LemAR AngUs RAnch ...................... 93BAR 69 RANCH .................................................. 10BAR JZ RANCHeS .............................................. 12BARenThsen/BULLIngeR Red AngUs .......104BARsTOw-ROck cReek AngUs ...................... 20BARTOs AngUs ...............................................246BAxTeR AngUs FARm ....................................180BenTz eqUIPmenT .........................................229BesT OF The wesT Red AngUs ...................202BIeBeR Red AngUs .............................................8BILL’s vOLUme sALes - TsLn .......................... 64BLAck hILLs AngUs Assn. ...........................112BLACk HILLS STOCk SHOW ...........................111BLAIR BROTheRs AngUs ................................. 86BOeckeL AngUs ............................................234BRenneRs AngUs ........................................... 18BRIDgeR STeeL ................................................ 24BROkeN HeART RANCH .................................114BROzIk AngUs.................................................. 39BUTLeR mAchIneRy cO ................................... 81BV RANCH - eVe AND BReNT VAVRA ............... 48cAmmAck RAnch sUPPLy ............................248CARLS TRAILeRS ............................................... 62cARLsOn AngUs ............................................240cATL ResOURces - new ................................122CATTLe RANge ................................................154CATTLeMeN’S CHOICe LOOMIx ....................... 53CHeYeNNe CHAROLAIS ..................................236CHOAT CATTLe COMPANY ..............................259chs nUTRITIOn ................................................. 22chURchILL cATTLe cOmPAny ......................130Ck CATTLe .......................................................223COMMON SeNSe MFg. ...................................187cOnOveR AUcTIOn seRvIce .........................134COOPeR HeReFORD RANCH ..........................135cO-PROdUcTs PLUs LLc .................................. 43cOUnTRy PRIde cOOP ...................................198COWBOY CLASSIC ............................................. 51CRANSTON HeReFORD ..................................... 66cRUmP Red AngUs .......................................... 85CRYSTALYx ........................................................ 96cURT mILLeR AngUs ...........................................6

deeP cReek AngUs RAnch...............................5deThLeFs & sOns AngUs .............................. 50devRIes AngUs ................................................ 92DIkOFF RANCH .................................................. 55DIVINe CONCReTe ............................................ 62dUBAs eqUIPmenT cO. .................................121dUsTIn cARTeR ................................................ 90eHLke HeReFORDS .......................................... 50eksTRUm sImmenTAL - cLAy .......................138eLLIngsOn AngUs .........................................103FARMeRS NATIONAL COMPANY ....................... 80FINkBeINeR FeeD ............................................ 47FMg FeeD & SeeD ..........................................178FOOs AngUs RAnch ...........................................2FORgey & gRAesseR AngUs .......................138FOxhOven AngUs FARm ................................. 77FUOss AngUs .................................................179geNex HAWkeYe WeST .................................143gILL Red AngUs ..................................................3gOLdIes AUTO & TRAILeR sALes .................... 84gUndeRsOn PALmeR neLsOn & AshmORe LAW .........................................................120, 195hALL And hALL AUcTIOns .............................238hALL Red AngUs ............................................196HARRISON LAND & LIVeSTOCk ......................220heART cITy BULL BAsh ..................................178HeART RIVeR RANCH & geNeTICS ................252heBBeRT chAROLAIs BULLs .........................231heRsRUds OF sTURgIs ................................... 78HeWITT LAND COMPANY ...............................264HIgH PLAINS geNeTICS .................................160hIgh PLAIns TRUck & TRAILeR Inc .............140HIgHLINe MFg ................................................145hILLTOP AngUs ................................................ 67hIqUAL engIneeRed sTRUcTURes LTd. .....219HOFFMAN HeReFORDS ..................................144HONeYMAN CHAROLAIS .................................165hUTchIsOn wesTeRn ..................................... 25IROn mOUnTAIn cATTLe cO ..........................158J & P gRAIn sOLUTIOns LLc ............................ 36JAmIsOn heReFORds & qUARTeR hORses 205JAUeR dePendABLe geneTIc .......................194JenneR eqUIPmenT ......................................... 38JIM WILLSON ..................................................... 81JIndRA AngUs .................................................. 94JOHNSON BLACk SIMMeNTALS .....................203JOhnsOn-ROse AngUs .................................124k & A IMPLeMeNT ...........................................212kAMMeReR LIVeSTOCk .................................155kOUPAL AngUs ................................................. 54kRAye AngUs .................................................146LARSON & SONS ............................................... 19LeHRkAMP LIVeSTOCk ..................................137LeLAnd Red AngUs ......................................... 71LeVI NeWSAM..................................................110LIeWeR eNTeRPRISeS ...................................... 90LINDSkOV IMPLeMeNT ........................... 75, 222LINN POST AND PIPe ......................................232

LITTAU AngUs RAnch ....................................214LUcky 7 AngUs ..............................................133LYNN WeISHAAR ............................................... 37m & J AUTO ........................................................ 20mAheR AngUs RAnch ...................................249mAngen AngUs RAnch .................................. 69mARk mcnAmee LAnd & AUcTIOn cO ........250MARTIN RANCH ....................................................1mccOnneLL AngUs ......................................... 28mccUmBeR AngUs RAnch ................................9MeDICINe ROCk RANCH ................................100MeYeRINk FARM SeRVICe .............................233MgR MARkeTINg TOOLS ...............................123mIdwesT LIqUId Feeds .................................. 90mILLAR AngUs .....................................................5mOdeRn FARm eqUIPmenT ..........................247mOhnen AngUs .............................................221mOnTAnA Red AngUs AssOc ......................189mOUnT RUshmORe AngUs ................................4mOUnTAIn vIew meTAL wORks ..................... 68MRNAk HeReFORDS RANCH .........................237mULTImIn .......................................................... 61nATUR’s wAy Inc / dInkLAge RAnch .. 39, 181NINe IRONS SeeDSTOCk ...............................206nO BULL enTeRPRIses ..................................231nORTh AmeRIcAn LImOUsIn .......................... 70nUTRALIx ........................................................... 40OLs - ORwIg’s LIvesTOck sUPPLemenTs INC. ...................................................................141OPen A AngUs ................................................252ORIgeN INC ....................................................... 31PALmeR cAP-chUR eqUIP ............................... 77PARAsAL mAnUFAcTURIng ............................. 21PeTeRSON LAW OFFICe ..................................216PIePeR Red AngUs ........................................263PIne cReek AngUs RAnch ...........................228PINNACLe BANk ..............................................256PLATTe POWeR SPORTS ................................... 40POkORNY RANCH............................................196PRemIeR eqUIPmenT ....................................213qUALITy LIqUId Feeds ...................................105RANCHeRS WORkSHOP .................................215RANgeMATe ....................................................218RAUsch heReFORd ......................................... 26RAven AngUs RAnch ....................................200RBM LIVeSTOCk ..............................................102RCC WeSTeRN STOReS .................. 17, 127, 235RdF ALUmInUm TROUghs .............................197ReAL TUFF Inc ................................................201ReAves BUILdIng sysTems .........................199ReICH CHAROLAIS .............. INSIDe BACk COVeRRePPe RANCH .................................................239RIDDeR HeReFORD RANCH ............................. 76ROCkINgTRee RANCH ....................................193ROWSe RAkeS INC .........................................110

ConTinued on pAge 258

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Bill & Paula Thorstenson • (605) 649-7940Cell Phone (605) 845-6108

[email protected] & Danielle Thorstenson

(605) 649-197230491 131st Street, Selby, SD 57472

www.thorstensonherefordranch.com

Sires:THR Thor 4029 • Mac’s Rendition 20X • K&B Trigger

0150S • HH Advance 0001X • SR Saga 529 • HH Advance 0034X • JA L1 Domino 500R • JA L1 Domino 4154P

Selling 70 Bulls

Bull Sale April 13, 2013

45 Herefords & 25 Angus

at the RanchSelby, SD

ThorstensonHEREFORD RANCH

ThorstensonHEREFORD RANCH

Plus 30 Registered Hereford Heifers

SANDHILLS STATe BANk .................................. 35SANDMeIeR CHAROLAIS ................................188schAFF AngUs vALLey .......................................7schAUeR AngUs ............................................113schUchARds wesTsIde gmc ......................132sd AngUs AssOcIATIOn .......................182, 183sd Red AngUs AssOcIATIOn .......................... 95SD SIMMeNTAL ASSOC...................................158SeTH WeISHAAR................................................ 37SIDWeLL RANCH .............................................211SINCLAIR CATTLe COMPANY .......... BACk COVeRsIOUx nATIOn Ag cenTeR ............................... 91sIOUx PAss LIvesTOck .................................255sLeTTen AngUs .............................................147SNOWSHOe CATTLe ........................................211sOdAk AngUs RAnch ..................................... 42

SONSTegARD CATTLe CO ................................. 65SOReIDe CHAROLAIS RANCH .........................185SPICkLeR RANCH ...........................................142sTOck AUcTIOn cOmPAny ............................216sTOmPRUd AngUs .........................................153STRAWBeRRY RIDge ReDS .............................. 30sTROhscheIn AngUs ...................................... 63sUndAnce eqUIPmenT .................................229sUTheRLIn FARms ........................................... 27THOMAS RANCH ................................................ 97THORSON HeReFORDS .................................... 49ThORsTensOn geLBvIeh & AngUs .............204THORSTeNSON HeReFORDS .........................258Tk AngUs ........................................................175TOPP HeReFORDS ..........................................131TSLN ........................................128,167, 176,217

UPsTReAm RAnch..........................................161WAgNeR HeReFORDS ....................................181WARNeR RANCH SHORTHORNS ....................254WeDge TeNT RANCH ........................................ 39WeINk CHAROLAIS ........... INSIDe FRONT COVeRwenzeL cOnsTRUcTIOn ...............................101WeRNINg CATTLe CO .....................................253WeSTeRN SIRe SeRVICeS ..............................261wesTwAy Feed PROdUcTs ...........................251wheeLeR mOUnTAIn AngUs .......................... 41WHITeSTONe-kReBS ......................................262WILkINSON RANCH .........................................157WILLRODT MOTORS ........................................152wIndmILL AngUs ...........................................245Z TAgS NORTH AMeRICA L.P. .........................177

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Thursday, February 21, 201312:30 p.m. MST • At the Ranch • Gordon, Nebraska

Featuring the Best in WK Angus & SimAngus Genetics!

33rd Annual

550 Head Sell!

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• •308-360-1949 Eldon’s cell • 308-360-1972 Ty’s cell • 308-360-3223 Jake’s cell

Pine Ridge Hammer

Over the Limit

Koupals B&B Identity

SydGen Doc

VAR Rocky

Every bull carries thepredictable, trusted

& proven performance genetics ofWhitestone–Krebs sires!

� 200 Elite Angus Yearling Bulls from the top of the 2012 calf crop

� 30 of our best Sim x Angus Yearling Bulls

� 20 Big, Stout 18-month-old Angus Bulls

� 300 Fancy Commercial Angus Open Replacement Heifers


Registered Red Angus Replacement Heifers

130 Production tested IA Red Angus Yearling Bulls oldest 60% of 2012 crop

7040 Registered Red Angus Bred Fall Calving Cows

Selling...

100 Commercial Red Angus Replacement Heifers

Performance Leader

Several new bloodlines will be represented in this years offering

like this Redman 20X son! Also sons of PIE Code Red 9058, SSS Trapper and Cutting Edge, the 2012 NIlE

and Reno Champion Red Angus bull, sell including, herd sire prospects

and stout thick range bulls!

All bulls will be ultrasounded for carcass data, semen tested and carry a first season breeding guarantee!

Mark, Deb, or Tate Pieper3779 550th Rd Hay Spring, NE 69347H: 308-638-4557 • C: 308-430-0989Tate’s Cell: [email protected] Catalogs, Call or Visit Us Online at www.pieperredangus.com

Production Sale

Friday, March 29 At the Ranch • 1:00 p.m.Hay Springs, Nebraska


JD Hewitt [email protected]

Tyson Hewitt [email protected]

Kendall Smith [email protected]

Lotton Ranch Located in SW South Dakota and NW Nebraska, this ranch is comprised of; 7,440+/- acres deeded, 640 acres state lease, and 467 AUM’s lease in the Buffalo Gap Nat’l Grassland. (There are 4,000+/- acres which are or have been in cultivation, current CRP contract on 1,000 acres and 2,706 base acres.) Indian Creek crosses the ranch for three miles, two homes, headquarter facilities, water pipeline, and abundant wildlife. Priced at $3,534,000

LaGrand Scotch Cap Angus Ranch, The entire highly improved LaGrand Scotch Cap is now available for purchase; comprised of 6,427+/- acres deeded property with an additional 480 acres leased land. The property consists of 3,060.7 acres highly productive cropland (2,702 ac. crop base) and 3,366.3

ac in well fenced and watered excellent grassland. Some of the improvements include four homes, numerous barns and sheds, sale barn, 1,000’s of ft. of steel pipe continuous fence, 150,000 bu. grain storage w/ leg, scale, loading facility and scale. Seller retains life estate on one home, hunting rights and minerals. This property is priced to sell at $7,000,000. For more information contact JD or Tyson

Girl Creek Ziebach County, Dupree SD: 2,727+/- acres of excellent native pasture. Five separate pastures facilitating easy rotation of grazing. Extremely well watered by nine reservoirs, together with two shallow wells serving six tire tanks and three new automatic waters’. Access is provided by well- maintained gravel roads and power is located on the property. Girl Creek runs through the property providing an added element of limited winter protection. This property would make an excellent starter ranch or added grass for an established operation. Call us on this. Priced at $2,045,000

Girl Creek

Ziebach County, Dupree SD: 2,727+/‐ acres of excellent native pasture. Five separate pastures facilitating easy rotation of grazing. Extremely well watered by nine reservoirs, together with two shallow wells serving six tire tanks and three new automatic waters’. Access is provided by well‐ maintained gravel roads and power is located on the property. Girl Creek runs through the property providing an added element of limited winter protection. This property would make an excellent starter ranch or added grass for an established operation. Call us on this. Priced at $1,570,000.

SALe PenDinG

Perkins County, SD Farmland; newly offered 314+/- acres highly productive cropland located along Hwy 20 approx. 7 miles east of Bison, SD. Approximately 299+/- ac tillable with 0-2% slope and comprised of silt-loam soils. Priced at $475,000. Call JD or Tyson

Haakon County Farmland; 320 acres of highly productive farm land in eastern Haakon County. NW ¼ of Section 2, 159.21 acres, and NE ¼ of Section 3, 159.49 acres, all in Township 3 North, Range 24 East. 300.2 tillable acres that lays well with very little slope. Priced at $1900 an acre or a total of $608,000.00

13167 Arapahoe, Dr. Piedmont, SD • 57769Office phone/fax 605.791.2300

www.hewittlandcompany.com

new LiSTinG


Please plan on attending our Charolais bull sale. You’ll be glad you did!

Thursday, april 11Th, 2013at Belle Fourche livestock exchange

Belle Fourche, sD

reich charolais ranch

Tim & Ree Reich1007 Kingsbury

Belle Fourche, SD 57717605.892.4366 • cell 605.580-2393

[email protected]

This beats a desk job! I love these cows. Hey Gals, how

‘bout some food!

These guys know how to care for us...

Our calves will look great at the sale in April!

It’s time to put our Bull Sale Date on your calendar for this spring. The calves look great

coming off very dry pastures. They will be ready for your inspection in April.

A BULL OFFERING

Sinclair CattleCCcompany, inc.s i n c l a i r c a t t l e . c o m

6481 Buck Valley Road Warfordsburg, PA 17267

Lewis HagenWestern Operations Mgr.O: (307) 587-3169C: (406) 539-1748E: [email protected] Elliott • Program Advisor

PO Box 1158 Buff alo, WY 82834

Jeff Ward • O: (717) 294-6991F: (717) 294-6990C: (301) 964-7423E: [email protected] Clark C: (717) 658-6435

Staying trueto the

yy LegacygOriginal N-Bar Genetics Working For You

Profi t from generations of deeply embedded reproductive effi ciency and carcass value

Revenue - Expenses = Profi tChoosing bulls is a diffi cult and time-consuming task and a poor chchoioicece ccanan hhauauntnt yyouou fforor yyeaearsrs ttoo cocomeme tthrhrououghgh tthehe ddauaughghtetersrs yyouou retain in your herd. Maximum profi t comes from low cost gains on forage. A cowherd of low maintenance cows with superb udders and good fl eshing ability will always provide you with greater profi t margins. Reproductive traits are the foundation of a good cow/calf herd. Th ey are diffi cult to change genetically, so it’s critical to begin with genetic lines known for fertility, longevity and productivity.With one of the highest inbreeding coeffi cients of the Angus bbreedd, SSiin lcl iair bbulllls andd ffemalles can redduce variia ition a dnd iincrease pr dedictabbillity in your bbre deding program. ThTh is means hthat genetiic changes in fertility, mature size, carcass traits or performance can be multiplied through your cow herd.

300 Yrlg ANGUS Bulls on Test

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Mar. 23, 2013BUFFALOWYOMING

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