Feb-Mar 2017 Volume 20, Issue 1
Buckeye Hereford Association, Inc.
Trends
Join us at the 30th Annual Ohio Beef Expo 74th Annual Buckeye Hereford Spring Show & Sale Catalog inside
D AT E D M AT E R I A L D O N OT D E L AY BUCKEYE HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Lisa Keets 10708 Main Road Berlin Heights, OH 44814 Return Service Requested
February, 2017 Shinglehouse, PA
Hereford Times
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The Mother of Your Next Herdbull!!
JLG VICTRA 163M 5628 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
ASM 122L MISS 801ET {DLF,HYF,IEF}
THM 163M VICTRA 0778 {DLF,HYF,IEF}
C&L NJB BELLE 30N {DLF,HYF,IEF}
Glenview is the home of your next herdbull! We have an excellent selection of top notch herdbulls for sale out of these proven donors sired by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, NJW 98S R117 Ribeye 88X, THM Wellington 6109, and Glenview 100W Trust Z12 ET.
Contact us today, bulls like these will go quick! Glenview Farms is proud to support our Youth! Be sure to check out our embryo and semen donations to the: Buckeye Hereford Spring Show & Sale - to benefit the Ohio Buckeye Junior Hereford Association and the Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Sale - to benefit their scholarship fund.
Watch for Glenview cattle selling this fall in the J&L & Guests Sale, Glenmont, OH. October 28, 2017
GLENVIEW FARMS, LLC. W. Massey Booth Jr. and Curtis H. Booth 711 Kings Run Rd. • Shinglehouse, PA 16748 (814) 697-6339 • masseyb@frontier.com www.glenviewfarms.net W. Massey Booth Jr. & Curtis H. Booth 711 Kings Run Road Shinglehouse, PA 16748 (814) 697-6339 masseyb@netsync.net
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A note from the President............ Hello Hereford Enthusiast: A great banquet and annual meeting of the Buckeye Hereford Association was held on January 28th at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City. I was so happy to see a full house of Hereford breeders and enthusiast in attendance! We started the event with two very well attended and informative seminars that are affecting the beef industry. the first was a presentation by Leesa Beanblossom and Dr. Tim Osborn on VFD. They did a super job presenting information and answering questions on this topic. The second seminar was presented by John Meents on the new programs being implemented by the American Hereford Association. The Turner family from Southeastern Ohio was inducted into the Hall of Merit of the Buckeye Hereford Association. We were so happy to see so many of the faimliy in attendance. We also would like to welcome our two new board members: Bill Dunn elected to fill the open three year position, and Brian Banks filling the unexpired position of Ray Parsons. I look forward to visiting with you at the Expo and viewing the great set of Herefords available for sale. Marsha Farno President Buckeye Hereford Association
Turner Herefords Inducted into the
Buckeye Hereford Hall of Merit
Nestled in the hills of Monroe County Ohio, Polled Herefords have been roaming the pastures at the Turner Hereford Farm for nearly 60 years. After emigrating from Germany, Ila’s family purchased the farm in the late 1800s. Ila was born on the farm and moved away for only a few short years after marriage. In the 1960’s, Foy bought the farm from Ila’s family and together, with their three sons , Gene, Mike, and Jim, they moved back to Krebs Hill. The first Hereford cows were purchased soon after. In order to prepare the farm for a growing herd,an additional15 acres were cleared for pasture. Foy and the boys cleared the first 7 acres and B&M Grasslands helped clear the other 8 acres. The herd began to grow through purchases from Frank Bauer and Emory Carle. In addition, each time one of the boys reached the age of 9, Foy purchased a registered heifer for them to call their own and to show in 4-H.The boys also raised and exhibited steers at the Monroe 4 B U C K E Y E H E R E F O R D A S S O C I AT I O N
County Fair each summer, hailing the title of Grand Champion Hereford several times.To sustain the original 12 cows and the many more to come, Foy planted oats, wheat and corn. With the help of their Oliver tractor and the neighbors thrashing machine, they harvested the crops and ground their own feed with a hammer mill. Ila also did her fair share in supporting the family by planting and maintaining a garden. She canned vegetables and potatoes that filled their table each day. Eventually, in 1967, with a thriving herd and family, Foy and Ila began the construction of their new home. While maintaining a fully functional farm, Foy also completed much of the construction with some aid from a few family friends. The farm continued to prosper with the family selling butchering beef to neighbors, taking livestock to the Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Association sale, and eventually, the West Virginia Beef Expo Sale. The family also participated in Hereford shows at the Marshall County Fair, Monroe County Fair, and Belmont County Fair. Moreover, Cattle from the farm were exhibited at the Keystone International Livestock Show, Pennsylvania State Farm Show, and the Junior National Livestock Show. One of the most exciting moments throughout these exhibitions was the crowning of one heifer as Grand Champion of the Keystone International Livestock Junior Show. In an effort be closer to the farm, Jim, Julia, and Annie moved back and built a home in 2005. The farm became a place for the family to gather each summer and for the grandchildren, Cari, Eric, Dani, and Annie to build lifelong memories. During this time, the herd continued to grow to approximately 20 cows as Jim and Foy worked closely with Grassy Run Farms in West Virginia and made several purchases from the Hugh M. Lynch Farms dispersal, in Chillicothe, Ohio. (continued on page 11)
MEB Private Treaty Sale offering the pick of our 2016 Heifer Crop along with these stout herd bulls!
ET Full sibs sired by the National Champion NJW 73S W18 HOMETOWN 10Y ET {CHB,DLF,HYF,IEF} out of our Donor TOF LADY BOOMER M106 {DOD,DLF,HYF,IEF} sired by Boomer 46B
MEB 10Y BRIGHTON C1 ET P43658808--- Calved: March 5th, 2015
CE +3.8 BW +0.6 WW +46 YW +76 M+29 MG +52 MCE+4.1 MCW +83 US +1.33 TS +1.29 SC +1.3 CW +62 BF +0.049 REA +0.56 IMF +0.25 CEZ +$ 24 BMI +$ 20 BII +$ 21 CHB+$ 25
MEB 10Y BRAIDEN C2 ET
P43658809--- Calved: March 8th, 2015 CE +1.2 BW +3.2 WW +52 YW +84 M+29 MG +54 MCE+2.8 MCW +94 US +1.33 TS +1.29 SC +1.3 CW +66 BF +0.043 REA +0.57 IMF +0.22 CEZ +$ 22 BMI +$ 17 BII +$ 19 CHB+$ 26
We also have a super fall yearling sired by NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W out of a full sib to MSU TCF Revolution 4R!
MEB 100W STETSON C8 ET P43658806--- Calved: September 26th, 2015
CE +2.1 BW +2.8 WW +59 YW +103 M+27 MG +57 MCE+4.2 MCW +111 US +1.30 TS +1.29 SC +1.2 CW +71 BF -0.017 REA +0.88 IMF +0.18 CEZ +$ 24 BMI +$ 17 BII +$ 19 CHB+$ 35
Spring Heifer calves sired by NJW 135U 10Y McEwen 88A ET, NJW 98S Durango 44U ET, NJW 73S M326 Trust 100W ET, MSU TCF Revolution 4R and Glenview 10Y Hometown B12 ET
MEB Herefords 6609 Ashland Road • Wooster, Ohio 44691
Mary (330) 621-1629 mebdressage@gmail.com
Roger (330) 621-1609 rbaker6430@gmail.com
Smaller Isn’t Always Better By Miranda Reiman, CAB, LLC.
There is no “one size fits all” in the cattle business. So it is with calving ease and birth weight, too, said Dan Shike, University of Illinois animal scientist. He presented on finding the optimums during an Angus University Workshop sponsored by Merck Animal Health Nov. 6 at the 2016 Angus Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. Cow size, calf size and shape, and presentation all figure into calving season success. “We could approach and address calving-ease problems by making our cows bigger,” he said. “There’s probably not a lot of people interested in that as a primary approach.” That’s why, historically, there’s been such a major spotlight on birth weight. In the Angus breed, expected progeny differences (EPDs) for weaning and yearling weight have undergone a steady increase since the 1980s, but birth weight peaked in the mid-1990s and has gone down since. “Both genetics and environment can have an impact,” Shike said, noting factors like weather and nutrition. To gauge what breeders think is ideal, the animal scientist polled those in the room. About half of the attendees answered a series of questions via text message. “What birth weight do you consider excessive for cows?” Shike asked. In real-time results, the majority (56%) selected greater than 90 pounds (lb.), another 33% said greater than 100 pounds (lb.) and 6% said more than 110 lb. Only 6% selected “greater than 80 lb.,” until the question changed to the perspective of “your commercial customers.” Then 29% of the crowd said greater than 80 lb. was too big, indicating some selection pressure is based on customer preference. At 53%, the majority still said greater than 90 lb. “What is optimum? Can we make it too small?” Shike asked. The range was from less than 40 lb. to less than 70 lb., with about half of respondents saying either less than 50 lb. or less than 40 lb. is “too light.” The fear with short gestations and very small calves is not only that the animals won’t catch up on the growth curve, but also that their initial start won’t be ideal, Shike said. “They’re not going to get up; they’re not going to nurse. They’re not going to get their colostrum, which makes them susceptible to those early health challenges,” he said. “That’s going to stay with them through their whole life, and it’s going to have an impact on their performance. That’s the concern, and that’s why we’re talking about it.” Shike shared Illinois data on two different groups of fallborn steer calves sorted into thirds for low, average and high birth weight. The Charolais-Angus-cross steers didn’t show a difference in number of treatments required, but death loss prior to weaning was 15% for the light one-third and just below 2% for the heavy one-third. “I don’t know if everyone realizes what portion of those that don’t make it are in the bottom third,” he said of its impact on the farm or ranch. 6 B U C K E Y E H E R E F O R D A S S O C I AT I O N
On the data from Angus steers, there was a linear decrease in preweaning death loss, 14.4% to 8.6%, as birth weights increased. Numerically, carcass quality improved with larger calves, but it was not statistically significant. “What about gestation length? Is that a contributing factor?” Shike asked. Using artificial insemination (AI) records, he sorted those same Charolais-Angus calves on gestation length, into groups of less than 276 days, 277 to 280 days, and greater than 281 days. That classification also showed that as gestation length increased, death loss prior to weaning decreased, from 12.1% in the shortest gestation group to 7.5% for those over 281 days. Although there was an increase in hot carcass weight, the amount of time a calf spent in utero didn’t appear to impact carcass quality in this study. “I still think it probably could … in an extreme case,” Shike said, noting the fall-calving advantage during a nice September in southern Illinois. “Most people would argue the short gestation and lighter birth would be much more problematic where it was cold. Even though this short gestation might have made them more susceptible, they weren’t really challenged.” The take-home for breeders is simple, Shike said: “Focus on calving ease, not birth weight. Don’t keep driving birth weight down.” Also, be self-aware. “I’m not sure we all need to target the same calving ease,” he said, noting many herds have generations stacked with calving ease maternal. If environmental factors are favorable and there aren’t calving problems, “You probably don’t need those double-digit calving-ease bulls.” Shike’s presentation was one of the Angus University Workshops sponsored by Merck Animal Health Nov. 6 at the 2016 Angus Convention.
Don’t Miss Lot 46 !! Selling in the 74th Annual Buckeye Hereford Spring Show & Sale
PGF Victoria 15G J4 - donor dam for Glenview Farms, Shinglehouse, PA and Mead Cattle Ent., Midville, GA 2 embryo packages sired by - Remitall Boomer 46B and Elm-Lodge Next Big Thing
Donated by Massey & Curtis Booth, Glenview Farms, PA
all proceeds to benefit the Ohio Buckeye Junior Hereford Association
IN A CONTINUOUS TRADITION..............
West Virginia Polled Hereford Association
Announces the Annual Offering of Quality Performance Polled Hereford BULLS & FEMALES......
27th Annual West Virginia Beef Exposition
Consignors
Schedule of Events
Cottage Hill Farm
6th.....7 PM SHOW -Friday, April 7th....... 9 AM SALE - Saturday, April 8th....... 4 PM
Cottle Brothers/Litton Livestock
Auctioneer: John Spiker
Grandview Hereford Farm
Jacksons Mill, Weston, W.Va.
Brand Farms
Green Valley Farms Grassy Run Farms David Knotts Polled Herefords David Law & Sons McDonald Polled Herefords Turner Hereford Farm Westfall Polled Herefords For a Catalog or more information Contact: WVPHA Sale Managment ~ Connie Grogg 1068 Newberne Road, Coxs Mills, WV 26342 Tel: (304) 462-5049
MEETING Thursday, April
Selling a premier offering of bulls and production females from breeders across the Mountain State and Ohio.
West Virginia Polled Hereford Association Officers President - Mike Taylor V. President - Ken Scott Sec./Treas. - Connie Grogg 1068 Newberne Rd. Coxs Mills, WV 26342 (304) 462-5049 Directors Mike McDonald Neil Litton Derik Haught Butch Law Eric Goff
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Take a look at what’s coming up at: The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association
614-873-6736
beef@ohiobeef.org
www.ohiocattle.org
Best of the Buckeye Nominations: Due March 1 The Best of the Buckeye program will recognize the top placing Ohio calves in each breed division at the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair along with the exhibitors and breeders. The program goals are to provide Ohio seedstock breeders with an enhanced marketing opportunity for Ohio bred & born and registered steers and heifers. Create a source of more moderately priced show steers and heifers by providing a program with awards and prestige. Best of the Buckeye calves may be exhibited at both the Ohio Beef Expo and the Ohio State Fair. Best of the Buckeye premiums are paid at each show. The Best of the Buckeye Program sponsoring partners are Garwood Cattle Company, Jones Show Cattle, R.D. Jones Excavating, Ohio Cat and Ohio Ag Equipment. Visit www.ohiocattle.org for more infomation and to download nomination forms.
Ohio Beef Expo: March 17-19 Beef industry enthusiasts will gather in Columbus, Ohio, March 17-19, for the 2017 Ohio Beef Expo. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) hosts more than 30,000 participants and attendees at the Ohio Expo Center. The Expo provides an annual opportunity for those in the beef industry in Ohio, and across the nation, to learn and enhance their businesses and operations through the trade show, breed sales, junior shows and educational events.
Seedstock Improvement Bull Sale: April 8 The Ohio Cattlemen’s Seedestock Improvement Sale offers an affordable way to market bulls from multiple breeds in one location and on one day. Buyers have the assurance of buying bulls with known genetics, a completed vaccination regimen and a breeding soundness exam. The Seedstock Improvement Sale features all breeds of bulls. Interested buyers can contact John Grimes, sale manager and OSU Extension Beef Coordinator, with any questions at 937-763-6000 or grimes.1@osu.edu. To obtain a sale catalog, call the OCA office at 614-873-6736.
YCC Tour: August 10-12 The Ohio Young Cattlemen’s Conference (YCC) and Tour will be held August 10-12, 2017, in Columbus and the central Ohio areas. The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation and OCA coordinate the Ohio YCC Tour. The three-day tour involves 25-30 young cattle producers from across the state. It is designed to broaden their perspective by taking them beyond their individual beef operations. Any current OCA member over the age of 20, active in the cattle industry and possessing leadership potential is encouraged to attend. The cost is $150 per individual or $250 per couple that can be paid by either the county cattlemen’s association or the individual. All nomination forms and payment must be submitted to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation no later than June 23, 2017. Forms can be downloaded or requested by contacting the OCA office at 614-873-6736 or beef@ohiobeef.org.
Understanding Hereford EPDs The American Hereford Association (AHA) currently produces expected progeny differences (EPDs) for 15 traits and calculates four profit ($) indexes. Research is ongoing to develop traits for fertility, feed intake and docility. Today, DNA-marker tests can be used to enhance the accuracy of Hereford EPDs. AHA blends marker information with phenotypic information and pedigree to produce a GE-EPD. Look for the GE-EPD logo denoting an animal has been tested. The current suite of Hereford EPDs and $ indexes includes: Calving Ease – Direct (CE) CE EPD is based on calving ease scores and birth weights and is measured on a percentage. CE EPD indicates the influence of the sire on calving ease in females calving at 2 years of age. For example, if sire A has a CE EPD of 6 and sire B has a CE EPD of -2, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would be born with an 8% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s calves. Birth Weight (BW) BW EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease and is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a BW EPD of 3.6 and sire B has a BW EPD of 0.6, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would come 3 lb. heavier at birth when compared to sire B’s calves. Larger BW EPDs usually, but not always, indicate more calving difficulty. The figure in parentheses found after each EPD is an accuracy value or reliability of the EPD.
Maternal Milk & Growth (M&G) Maternal Milk & Growth reflects what the sire is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics through weaning and genetics for milking ability. It is an estimate of daughters’ progeny weaning weight. A bull with a 29 lb. M&G EPD should sire daughters with progeny weaning weights averaging 19 lb. heavier than progeny of a bull’s daughters with a M&G EPD of 10 lb. (29 minus 10 = 19 lb.). It is equal to one-half the sire’s weaning weight EPD, plus all of his MM EPD. No accuracy is associated with this since it is simply a mathematical combination of two other EPDs. It is sometimes referred to as “total maternal” or “combined maternal.” Maternal Calving Ease (MCE) MCE EPD predicts how easily a sires daughters will calve at 2 years of age and is measured on a percentage. For example, if sire A has a MCE EPD of 7 and sire B has a CE EPD of -3, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s daughters would calve with a 10% more likely chance of being unassisted when compared to sire B’s daughters. Mature Cow Weight (MCW) The MCW EPD was designed to help breeders select sires that will either increase or decrease mature size of cows in the herd. The trait was developed after years of cow weight data collection and the EPD relates directly to the maintenance requirements of a cow herd. For example, if sire A has a MCW EPD of 100 and sire B has an EPD of 85, then you would expect the females of sire A, if mated to similar cows, to be 15 lb. heavier at mature size.
Weaning Weight (WW) WW EPD is an estimate of pre-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a WW EPD of 60 and sire B has a WW EPD of 40, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 20 lb. heavier at weaning when compared to sire B’s calves. Yearling Weight (YW) YW EPD is an estimate of post-weaning growth that is measured in pounds. For example, if sire A has a YW EPD of 100 and sire B has a YW EPD of 70, then you would expect on average if comparably mated, sire A’s calves would weigh 30 lb. heavier at a year of age when compared to sire B’s calves.
Udder suspension (UDDR) UDDR EPDs are reported on a 9 (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a UDDR EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a UDDR EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score better udder suspension in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
Maternal Milk (MM) The milking ability of a sire’s daughters is expressed in pounds of calf weaned. It predicts the difference in average weaning weights of sires’ daughters’ progeny due to milking ability. Daughters of the sire with a +14 MM EPD should produce progeny with 205-day weights averaging 24 lb. more (as a result of greater milk production) than daughters of a bull with a MM EPD of -10 lb. (14 minus -10.0 = 24 lb.). This difference in weaning weight is due to total milk production during the entire lactation.
Teat size (TEAT) TEAT EPDs are reported on a 9 (very small) to 1 (very large, balloon shaped) scoring scale. Differences in sire EPDs predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. For example, if sire A has a teat size EPD of 0.4, and sire B has a teat size EPD of -0.1, the difference in the values is 0.5, or one-half of a score. If daughters of sires A and B are raised and managed in the same environment, you would expect half a score smaller teat size in daughters of sire A, compared to sire B.
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Understanding Hereford EPDs (cont.) Scrotal Circumference (SC) Measured in centimeters and adjusted to 365 days of age, SC EPD is the best estimate of fertility. It is related to the bull’s own semen quantity and quality, and is also associated with age at puberty of sons and daughters. Larger SC EPDs suggest younger age at puberty. Yearling sons of a sire wth a .7 SC EPD should have yearling scrotal circumference measurements that average 0.7 centimeters (cm) larger than progeny by a bull with an EPD of 0.0 cm. Carcass Weight (CW) Carcass weight is a beneficial trait when considering the impact that pounds have relative to end product value. At the same age constant endpoint, sires with higher values for carcass weight will add more pounds of hot carcass weight compared to sires with lower values for carcass weight. For example, if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you would expect the progeny of sire A, if harvested at the same age constant endpoint, to have a 20-lb. advantage in terms of hot carcass weight. Rib Fat (FAT) The FAT EPD reflects differences in adjusted 365-day, 12thrib fat thickness based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with low, or negative FAT EPDs are expected to produce leaner progeny than sires with higher EPDs. Ultrasound measures are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale. Ribeye Area (REA) REA EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day ribeye area measurement based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Sires with relatively higher REA EPDs are expected to produce better-muscled and higher percentage yielding slaughter progeny than will sires with lower REA EPDs. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale. Marbling (MARB) MARB EPDs reflect differences in an adjusted 365-day marbling score (intramuscular fat, [IMF]) based on carcass measurements of harvested cattle. Breeding cattle with higher MARB EPDs should produce slaughter progeny with a higher degree of IMF and therefore higher quality grades. Ultrasound measurements are also incorporated into this trait and have been shown to be highly correlated with the performance of slaughter progeny. All data is expressed on a carcass scale. Baldie Maternal Index (BMI$) BMI$ is a maternally focused index that has a production system based on 1,000-Hereford x Angus females with a progeny harvest endpoint directed toward Certified Hereford Beef (CHBŽ). This index is more critical of CE than 10 B U C K E Y E H E R E F O R D A S S O C I AT I O N
the Brahman Influence Index (BII$) and also has significant weight on fertility. There is positive weight on WW and a slightly negative weight on YW, which promotes early growth and then a slow down on growth to keep mature size manageable. The emphasis of IMF is greater than the emphasis of REA. This is true because of the price difference of the Choice-Select spread and the fact that there is very little incentive to produce cattle better than a Yield Grade 3. This index is geared to service any commercial program that has British-cross cows. Calving Ease Index (CEZ$) This is a general purpose index that focuses on identifying bulls that can be used on heifers and then ultimately the calves will be marketed through the CHB program. As you might expect, CE and MCE carry significant weight in this index along with fertility. There is very little weight put on growth traits and less emphasis on carcass. Remember, this is a general index that is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program. Brahman Influence Index (BII$) BII$ is a maternally focused index that is based on a 1,000-head cow herd of Brahman x Hereford cows. The progeny for this index will be harvested in a commodity-based system since CHB does not accept Brahman-influenced cattle into the program. This index has less emphasis for CE than any of the other indexes. There is emphasis on both REA and IMF since the cattle will be harvested through a commodity market. The largest emphasis is in fertility, which is measured solely by SC at the present time. Obviously, the target for this index is the producers in the Southern regions of the U.S. where the bulls are typically sold to commercial cattlemen that have Brahman-influenced cow herds. Certified Hereford Beef Index (CHB$) This is a terminal sire index that is built on a production system where Hereford bulls sire calves for the CHB market. There is some pressure put on CE and then positive weight on both WW and YW. Remember that all offspring in this index are harvested, so they need to be born alive and then grow fast at all stages of life. Of course, we
have much more emphasis on fat in this index, as we want the cattle to stay lean. There is also a significant weight on both REA and IMF with more emphasis again on IMF. This index would be used by producers who have a target of producing bulls for a terminal breeding program. It could be used heavily in the Midwest where bulls are used in rotational breeding programs to produce cattle in a retained ownership program or are simply sold to backgrounders. This is the only index that has no emphasis on fertility. Remember that nothing is retained in the herd.
Information provided by Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association Director of Breed Improvement sbedwell@hereford.org
Turner Hall of Merit (continued from page 4)
In the early 2000s, Foy was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. While this slowed him down, he continued to work tirelessly to keep the farm going, even baling hay just a few weeks before his passing. With Foy’s passing in 2008,Jim maintained the day to day operation of the farm but the farm also truly became a family affair. Everyone worked together to sustain the farm, with even Julia, Penny, Monica, and Ila assisting in the hay fields during the summers. Mike also put his skills to work maintaining the function of all of the farm equipment. Jim and Gene took over full operation of the herd and worked to diversify and strengthen the genetics. The family continued to participate in local sales, sold numerous animals through private treaty, and provided butchering steers for several local patrons. In 2015, Gene and Penny returned to Ohio and built the third house on the 180 acres. With the unexpected passing of Jim in May of 2016, several
Ohio Hereford Women The Ohio Hereford Women is a group of dedicated volunteers who tirelessly work to educate and promote Hereford cattle and Hereford Youth activities. New members always welcome! Our next meeting will be held at the Ohio Beef Expo please contact Sandy Ostgaard for details. (937-233-9712). 2017 Officers President: Sandy Ostgaard Vice President: Erika Evoniuk Secretary: Angie Ostgaard Treasurer: Janet Earl To apply for OHW Membership please send the following info: Name__________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ Home Phone____________________Cell Phone_______________ Email Address___________________________________________ along with $30 to: Janet Earl, OHW Treasurer 7552 Lisbon Road Lisbon, Ohio 44432 please make checks payable to: Ohio Hereford Women
difficult decisions were made and the herd was cut to approximately 10 brood cows. However, at this time the family is anxiously awaiting the arrival of calves sired by Grassy Run Paramount, owned in partnership with Green Valley Farms, of Sarahsville, Ohio and Grassy Run Farms of Winfield, West Virginia. The family will continue to uphold the Turner legacy and look forward to participating actively in local Hereford events. - Courtesy of Cari Turner
SOPHA Scholarship The Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Association offers a college scholarship is seeking applicatns for its annual scholarship. Applicants must be graduating high school senoirs or in college, and must have a minimum of three years of involvement with Hereford cattle. Applications are due April 1, 2017 and the award, in the amount of $1,000, will be made at the SOPHA sale in May. Contact Rick VanFleet at (740) 732-4783 for more information or to recieve an application.
Ohio Buckeye Junior Hereford Association Calling all Junior Members!! There will be a very important meeting held at the Ohio Beef Expo regarding new advisors. Please plan on attending! 2017 Officers President: Kyndall Williams Vice President: Keayla Harr Secretary: Emily Beanblossom
(419) 295-1733
Junior memberships are based on a one time fee, not transferable, and will remain in effect until the Junior reaches the 22 years of age. Fill out a form and join today! To become a member of the Ohio Buckeye Junior Association send $20, your name, address and age to: OBJHA c/o Kyndall Williams 7364 Twp. Rd. 76 Mt. Gilead, OH 43338 OHIO BUCKEYE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Application for Membership I hereby make application for membership in the Ohio Buckeye Junior Hereford Association. The fee of $20 is enclosed, and it is understood that the membership, which is not transferable, will remain in effect only until I reach the age of 22 years.
Signed _________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________________________ please make checks payable to: OBJHA TRENDS 11
A MINUTE WITH THE MEENTS The 2017 Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale was a great success. This was the 10th Annual Sale. There were 662 head consigned from 43 different consignors. This was the highest quality set of cattle in the ten year history of the event. Nearly 400 head went to a feeder in Nebraska on order from John Harms. The 97 lighter weight heifers went to a Tennessee cattleman who just called in the morning of the sale. 10th Annual Greater Midwest Certified Hereford Feeder Calf Sale January 3, 2017 Carthage, IL 19 Hereford Steers @ 370 $1.50 27 Hereford Steers @ 431 $1.47 33 Hereford Steers @ 481 $1.47 1/2 62 Hereford Steers @ 536 $1.40 45 Hereford Steers @ 577 $1.41 52 Hereford Steers @ 624 $1.36 64 Hereford Steers @ 673 $1.35 1/4 41 Hereford Steers @ 777 $1.27 1/2 21 Hereford Steers @ 821 $1.23 12 Hereford Steers @ 928 $1.20 13 BWF Steers @ 609 $1.41 1/4 9 BWF Steers @ 759 $1.29
AHA Announces Spring 2017 Gold TPR Breeders
A record number, 127 dedicated Hereford breeders achieved Gold TPR (Total Performance Records) status for spring 2017, according to the American Hereford Association (AHA). Also, the AHA has released the updated EPDs for spring 2016. The EPDs and the updated Trends, Traits and Distributions report is available online at Hereford.org. The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits and collected and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production. The reason the Gold TPR program was established was to recognize those breeders who go the extra mile to collect data at all levels of production and report that data in a timely manner. Four Buckeye Hereford breeders were named to this elite list. Congratulations to: Rex Bradford, St. Marys, Ohio Five Star Polled Herefords, Smithville, WV Flat Stone Lick of Marianna, PA NS Polled Herefords, Shaker Heights, OH
Don’t Miss Lot 46 !! Selling in the 74th Annual Buckeye Hereford Spring Show & Sale
23 Hereford Heifers @ 400 $1.33 1/2 31 Hereford Heifers @ 463 $1,29 1/2 43 Hereford Heifers @ 543 $1.28 1/2 28 Hereford Heifers @ 610 $1.22 1/2 10 Hereford Heifers @ 690 $1.20 10 Hereford Heifers @ 803 $1.18 1/2 14 BWF Heifers @ 515 $1.25 3/4 Thanks to Brent & Kris Lowderman and the staff at Carthage Livestock along with the 43 consignors, bidders and buyers to make this a successful event in 2017. John Meents
REMEMBER TO MAKE YOUR CATTLE BETTER TODAY BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO MARKET THEM TOMMORROW!
John Meents
American Hereford Association, Field Representative Ph. 419-306-7480 or jmeents@hereford.org 12 B U C K E Y E H E R E F O R D A S S O C I AT I O N
Red Hills Tricia M14 T77 - donor dam for Glenview Farms, Shinglehouse, PA and DeanaJak Farms, New Enterprise, PA 3 embryo packages sired by: • 2016 PA Farm Show Champion “Oshie “ • Lowdermans Herdsire “LongDrive” • Carcass & Maternal Leader “SHF Progress P20”
Donated by Massey & Curtis Booth, Glenview Farms, PA
all proceeds to benefit the Ohio Buckeye Junior Hereford Association
8570 SHANNON ROAD, DRESDEN, OH 43821
Shawn Guyer (814) 285-0602 Traci Guyer (814) 285-6880
Tristin Guyer (814) 330-9594 Mason Guyer (814) 330-5354
The
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Mar 11
Hereford Happenings!
Mar 17
Ohio Beef Expo Hereford Show Columbus, OH Buckeye Hereford Assoc. Spring Sale Ohio Beef Expo, Columbus, OH
Apr 1
Michigan Beef Expo Hereford Sale East Lansing, MI
Apr 1
Combined Excellence Sale Hillsboro, OH
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West Virginia PHA Spring Sale WV Beef Expo, Jane Lew, West Virginia
May 11
Kentucky Certified Hereford Influence Feeder Calf Sale Stanford, Kentucky Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assoc, Sale 7 PM Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, Old Washington, OH
May 29Buckeye Mead Cattle Enterprises Sale Board of Directors 2010 Hereford Association Midville, Georgia Jun 11
Eastern Ohio Hereford Association Junior Show Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, OH
Jun 18
Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assoc. Junior Show
Jul 1-2
OBJHA Premier Show location to be determined
Jul 15-21
Junior National Hereford Expo “Showin for the Roses” Louisville, Kentucky
July 29-30
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Boyd Beef Cattle Bull Sale Mayslick, KY
Mar 18
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Buckeye Trends
Noble County Fairgrounds, Caldwell, OH
Ohio State Fair Hereford Shows, Columbus, OH
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2017 Buckeye Hereford Association Board of Directors Terms expire January 2017
Terms expire January 2018
Terms expire January 2019
Vice President - Gene Steiner Mason, OH (513) 616-4086
Brian Banks Camden, OH (513) 200-4248
President - Marsha Farno Eaton, OH (937) 456-6842
Liz Core Rushsylvania, OH (614) 571-1989
Dr. Tim Osborn Blanchester, OH (937) 783-2869
Bill Dunn Cochranton, PA (814) 724-9343
Scott Pennell Navarre, OH (330) 703-4339
Keith Ullman Graysville, OH (740)934-9321
Jeff Harr Jeromesville, OH (419) 282-3011
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Thank You To everyone who made our fall sales a great success!
Save the Dates September 28st, 2017 - Mohican West & Guests Sale at the ranch in Laurel, Montana October 28th, 2017 - J&L & Guests Sale at J&L Cattle in Jeromesville, Ohio November 13th, 2017 - Mohican West Bull Sale at the ranch in Laurel, Montana
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