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Official Newsletter of the NY Angus Association. This newsletter is a service to our members and beyond, about industry news and our association news. A great way for any Angus entity to report and promote. www.ny-angus.com Edited & Produced by Mike Shanahan, Cattle Promotions, LLC & affiliates
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New York Angus Associationwww.NY-Angus.com
President
Mike Shanahan
P.O. Box 338, Ghent, NY 12075
518-598-8869
Craig Simmons
1944 St Rte 66, Ghent, NY 12075
518-858-4461
Vice-President
Doug Giles
538 Rte. 343, Millbrook, NY 12545
845-677-6221
Secretary/TreasurerRobert Groom
8974 Lyons Marengo Rd, Lyons, NY 14489
315-573-2569
Past President
DirectorsEric Brayman (2015)
Nicole Tommell (2015)
Derrick DeBoer (2015)
Roger McCracken (2016)
Pete Murphy (2016)
Jerry Emerich (2016)
Brett Chedzoy (2017)
Allan Lawyer (2017)
Fred Tracy (2017)
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Upcoming Angus EventsTrowbridge Annual Bull Saleat Finger Lakes Livestock Exchange
May 3 • Canandaigua, NY
Empire State Beef ClassicMay 2-4 • Hamburg, NY
Big East Youth ShowMay 2-4 • Springfield, MA
NY Angus Female Saleat Angus Hill Farm
May 10 • Randolph, NY
NYJBPA Spring PreviewJune 6-8 • Lockport, NY
Angus Hill Production SaleAugust 30 • Randolph, NY
Stillwater Angus Production SaleSeptember 13 • Stillwater, NY
Trowbridge Angus Annual Female SaleSeptember 20 • Ghent, NY
Cow Power Angus SaleRally Farms
October 11 • Millbrook, NY
Fall Festival & Coby Classic Calf SaleOctober 10-12 • Cobleskill, NY
Newsletter Deadlines & Publish Dates:Deadline 5/15, Published 6/15 - Regular Issue
Deadline 7/10, Published 8/15 - SPECIAL ISSUEDeadline 10/1, Published 11/1 - Regular Issue
Message from The Editor www.NY-Angus.com Mike Shanahan, [email protected]
Opportunities* Above: Board Of Directors & Officers * Congratulations! Our Annual Meeting was a huge success on March 22. Tonya Amen from American Angus/AGI gave an informative lesson on genomics, and the question/answer session was very interactive. Our Juniors received a great education on public speaking from Barb & Ed Moran of Stone Wall Farm, a great jumpstart to the events the kids will be doing this year. A huge THANK YOU to Merial for co-sponsoring our meeting. Bonnie Bargstedt spoke about their LongRange wormer, which is revolutionizing the worming aspects of herd health. Our auction items, to help offset meeting costs, were purchased by Ed Moran, Trowbridge Angus, Robert Groom, Allan Wesche, & Mike Shanahan. Prime ad spaces for this newsletter went to Trowbridge Farms, Stillwater Angus, Walton’s Way Angus, & Angus Hall of Fame.Nominate someone or yourself to be a delegate at the American Angus Annual Meeting this year, as NYAA will give elected delegates a $200 stipend to help offset costs. Anyone elected to the Beef Leaders Institute will get a $250 stipend also. These and many other things help our membership grow stronger each year. And lastly, don’t forget the NY Angus Sale on MAY 10, 2014, again teaming upwith the NY Hereford Breeders!
Thanks,
MikeA NEW SLATE! Did you see the new slate of officers and board of directors listed on thecontents page? An exciting energetic group of folks has been elected & re-elected to runYOUR association. More info always available at www.NY-Angus.com!
JOIN US for our Production Sale on August 30, 2014, including features from the Queen of Carcass Rita 6108, the #2 $B cow in the breed!
å 62I has a growing record of success, which includes the record high selling embryos in the 2013 NY Angus Female Sale for a grand total of $9,750 to JLL Angus Acres, a $7500 daughter to Haley Fairway Farm & Big Timber Cattle Co., a $10,000 granddaughter to Hillhouse Angus, and other high selling daughters by EXAR Upshot in their 2012 Sale and in Denver 2013.
å 62I records an individual WR of 101, YR 108, & RE 109. She records progeny WR 4@104, YR 3@116, U%IMF 6@107, RE 6@117.
OFFERING EMBRYOS SIRED BY: VAR DISCOVERY, CONNEALY CONFIDENCE, & EXT
Reg# 15656356
Dr. John Inkley, VMD & Family, OwnersPhone: (716) 358-6817
Chuck DiMaria, ManagerPhone: (716) 307-1851Fax: (716) 358-4511
å7å-AINå3Tåå2ANDOLPHå.9å[email protected]
å 62I’s high carcass daughter, LWR’s Predestined, also offers the best of the Lucy genetics from Angus Hill. Recording an individual RE ratio of 129.
OFFERING CHOICE OF HER DAUGHTERS!
å Angus Hill Pearl 643 or Angus Hill Pearl 649å These featured heifers sired by EXAR Upshot, sell
as Lot 1A & 1B of the sale and record the high EPD ¤GURESåOFå97åå-ARBåå2%åå"å
LWR’s Predestined (WH11)
www.AngusHillFarm.com
Salyers Miss Lucy 62I
NY ANGUS SALE May 10, 2014 Randolph, NY at Angus Hill Farm
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: For use in cattle only. Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Because a discard time in milk has not been established, do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, or in calves to be processed for veal. The effects of ZACTRAN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy and lactation have not been determined.
1 ZACTRAN product label.2 Lechtenberg K, Daniels CS, Royer GC, et al. Field efficacy study of gamithromycin for the control of bovine respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing the disease. Intern J Appl Res Vet
Med. 2011;9(2):189-197.3 Sifferman RL, Wolff WA, Holste JE, et al. Field efficacy evaluation of gamithromycin for treatment of bovine respiratory disease in cattle at feedlots. Intern J Appl Res Vet Med. 2011;9(2):171-180.4 Van Donkersgoed J, Merrill JK. A comparison of tilmicosin to gamithromycin for on-arrival treatment of bovine respiratory disease in feeder steers. Bovine Practitioner. 2012;46(1):46-51.
Stress putting your calves – and profits – at risk?1 Get 10-day BRD control with a single treatment of ZACTRAN.2
In field trials, clinically ill cattle given ZACTRAN showed a significant improvement within 24 hours.3 And most cattle treated with ZACTRAN stayed healthy for the full 10-day
study.2 That can mean fewer retreatments4 and healthier margins. Talk to your veterinarian about prescription ZACTRAN. It’s exZACTly right to control BRD risk with one treatment.
HIS CATTLE ARE STRESSED.HE’S NOT.Thanks to BRD control from ZACTRAN® (gamithromycin).
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®ZACTRAN is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2014 Merial Limited, Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. RUMIOTD1301-A (02/14)
150 mg/mL ANTIMICROBIALNADA 141-328, Approved by FDAFor subcutaneous injection in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle only. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older or in calves to be processed for veal.
Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.READ ENTIRE BROCHURE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
INDICATIONSZACTRAN is indicated for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma bovis in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle. ZACTRAN is also indicated for the control of respiratory disease in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida.
CONTRAINDICATIONSAs with all drugs, the use of ZACTRAN is contraindicated in animals previously found to be hypersensitive to this drug.
WARNING: FOR USE IN CATTLE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NOT FOR USE IN CHICKENS OR TURKEYS.The material safety data sheet (MSDS) contains more detailed occupational safety information. To report adverse effects, obtain an MSDS or for assistance, contact Merial at 1-888-637-4251.
RESIDUE WARNINGS: Do not treat cattle within 35 days of slaughter. Because a discard time in milk has not been established, do not use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older. A withdrawal period has not been established for this product in pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
PRECAUTIONS The effects of ZACTRAN on bovine reproductive performance, pregnancy, and lactation have not been determined. Subcutaneous injection of ZACTRAN may cause a transient local tissue reaction in some cattle that may result in trim loss of edible tissues at slaughter.
ADVERSE REACTIONSTransient animal discomfort and mild to moderate injection site swelling may be seen in cattle treated with ZACTRAN.
EFFECTIVENESSThe effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the treatment of BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida and Histophilus somni was demonstrated in a field study conducted at four geographic locations in the United States. A total of 497 cattle exhibiting clinical signs of BRD were enrolled in the study. Cattle were administered ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline as a subcutaneous injection once on Day 0. Cattle were observed daily for clinical signs of BRD and were evaluated for clinical success on Day 10. The percentage of successes in cattle treated with ZACTRAN (58%) was statistically significantly higher (p<0.05) than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (19%).The effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the treatment of BRD associated with M. bovis was demonstrated independently at two U.S. study sites. A total of 502 cattle exhibiting clinical signs of BRD were enrolled in the studies. Cattle were administered ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline as a subcutaneous injection once on Day 0. At each site, the percentage of successes in cattle treated with ZACTRAN on Day 10 was statistically significantly higher than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (74.4% vs. 24% [p <0.001], and 67.4% vs. 46.2% [p = 0.002]). In addition, in the group of calves treated with gamithromycin that were confirmed positive for M. bovis (pre-treatment nasopharyngeal swabs), there were more calves at each site (45 of 57 calves, and 5 of 6 calves) classified as successes than as failures.The effectiveness of ZACTRAN for the control of respiratory disease in cattle at high risk of developing BRD associated with Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida was demonstrated in two independent studies conducted in the United States. A total of 467 crossbred beef cattle at high risk of developing BRD were enrolled in the study. ZACTRAN (6 mg/kg BW) or an equivalent volume of sterile saline was administered as a single subcutaneous injection within one day after arrival. Cattle were observed daily for clinical signs of BRD and were evaluated for clinical success on Day 10 post-treatment. In each of the two studies, the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with ZACTRAN (86% and 78%) was statistically significantly higher (p = 0.0019 and p = 0.0016) than the percentage of successes in the cattle treated with saline (36% and 58%).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Do not treat within 48 days of slaughter. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows, or in veal calves. Post-injection site damage (e.g., granulomas, necrosis) can occur. These reactions have disappeared without treatment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:days of slaughter. Not for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows, or in veal calves. Post-injection site damage (e.g., granulomas, necrosis) can occur. These reactions have disappeared without treatment.
®LONGRANGE and the Cattle Head
THERAPHASE is a trademark, of Merial. ©2014 Merial Limited, Available in 500 mL, 250 mL and 50 mL bottles.
Administer subcutaneously at 1 mL/110 lbs.
Only LONGRANGE delivers up to 100 to 150 days of parasite control in a single dose.1
A pasture full of thicker, slicker cattle is a beautiful sight. Get the look with LONGRANGE – the fi rst extended-release injection that gives you up to 100 to 150 days of parasite control in a single dose.2
Break the parasite life cycle and see the performance benefi ts all season.3,4 Ask your veterinarian for prescription LONGRANGE.
Only LONGRANGE has the THERAPHASE™ formulation.2
Pharmacokinetic studies of LONGRANGE in cattle indicate that effective plasma levels remain for an extended period of time (at least 100 days).2
*Plasma concentrations between 0.5 and 1.0 ng/mL would represent the minimal drug level required for optimal nematocidal activity.
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2 LONGRANGE product label. 3 Morley FH, Donald AD. Farm management and systems of helminth control. Vet Parasitol. 1980;6:105-134.4 Brunsdon RV. Principles of helminth control. Vet Parasitol. 1980;6:185-215.
Extended-Release Injectable Parasiticide5% Sterile SolutionNADA 141-327, Approved by FDA for subcutaneous injectionFor the Treatment and Control of Internal and External Parasites of Cattle on Pasture with Persistent Eff ectivenessCAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.INDICATIONS FOR USELONGRANGE, when administered at the recommended dose volume of 1 mL per 110 lb (50 kg) body weight, is eff ective in the treatment and control of 20 species and stages of internal and external parasites of cattle:
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONLONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) should be given only by subcutaneous injection in front of the shoulder at the recommended dosage level of 1 mg eprinomectin per kg body weight (1 mL per 110 lb body weight).WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Withdrawal Periods and Residue WarningsAnimals intended for human consumption must not be slaughtered within 48 days of the last treatment.This drug product is not approved for use in female dairy cattle 20 months of age or older, including dry dairy cows. Use in these cattle may cause drug residues in milk and/or in calves born to these cows.A withdrawal period has not been established for pre-ruminating calves. Do not use in calves to be processed for veal.
Animal Safety Warnings and PrecautionsThe product is likely to cause tissue damage at the site of injection, including possible granulomas and necrosis. These reactions have disappeared without treatment. Local tissue reaction may result in trim loss of edible tissue at slaughter.Observe cattle for injection site reactions. If injection site reactions are suspected, consult your veterinarian. This product is not for intravenous or intramuscular use. Protect product from light. LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin) has been developed specifi cally for use in cattle only. This product should not be used in other animal species.When to Treat Cattle with GrubsLONGRANGE eff ectively controls all stages of cattle grubs. However, proper timing of treatment is important. For the most eff ective results, cattle should be treated as soon as possible after the end of the heel fl y (warble fl y) season. Environmental HazardsNot for use in cattle managed in feedlots or under intensive rotational grazing because the environmental impact has not been evaluated for these scenarios.Other Warnings: Underdosing and/or subtherapeutic concentrations of extended-release anthelmintic products may encourage the development of parasite resistance. It is recommended that parasite resistance be monitored following the use of any anthelmintic with the use of a fecal egg count reduction test program.TARGET ANIMAL SAFETYClinical studies have demonstrated the wide margin of safety of LONGRANGE® (eprinomectin). Overdosing at 3 to 5 times the recommended dose resulted in a statistically signifi cant reduction in average weight gain when compared to the group tested at label dose. Treatment-related lesions observed in most cattle administered the product included swelling, hyperemia, or necrosis in the subcutaneous tissue of the skin. The administration of LONGRANGE at 3 times the recommended therapeutic dose had no adverse reproductive eff ects on beef cows at all stages of breeding or pregnancy or on their calves.Not for use in bulls, as reproductive safety testing has not been conducted in males intended for breeding or actively breeding. Not for use in calves less than 3 months of age because safety testing has not been conducted in calves less than 3 months of age.STORAGEStore at 77° F (25° C) with excursions between 59° and 86° F (15° and 30° C). Protect from light.Made in Canada.Manufactured for Merial Limited, Duluth, GA, USA.®LONGRANGE and the Cattle Head Logo are registered trademarks of Merial. ©2013 Merial. All rights reserved.1050-2889-02, Rev. 05/2012
Gastrointestinal Roundworms LungwormsCooperia oncophora – Adults and L4 Dictyocaulus viviparus – AdultsCooperia punctata – Adults and L4
Cooperia surnabada – Adults and L4 GrubsHaemonchus placei – Adults Hypoderma bovisOesophagostomum radiatum – AdultsOstertagia lyrata – Adults MitesOstertagia ostertagi – Adults, L4, and inhibited L4
Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis
Trichostrongylus axei – Adults and L4
Trichostrongylus colubriformis – Adults
Parasites Durations ofPersistent Eff ectiveness
Gastrointestinal RoundwormsCooperia oncophora 100 daysCooperia punctata 100 daysHaemonchus placei 120 daysOesophagostomum radiatum 120 daysOstertagia lyrata 120 daysOstertagia ostertagi 120 daysTrichostrongylus axei 100 daysLungwormsDictyocaulus viviparus 150 days
Junior Jottings
NY Junior Angus Annual Meeting Report
On March 22nd, 2014 the New York Junior Angus Members had their Annual meeting at Justin’s Tuscan Grill in East Syracuse. To start our meeting the juniors had two special guests Barbara and Ed Moran from Stone Wall Farm in Jeffersonville, NY about how important public speaking is. We juniors learned the importance of eye contact with our audience, body posture and how to move to appeal to your audience. The juniors also watched the music video “chore” by Peterson Farm Bros, which after the video Barbara explained that if you teach your audience first then it can help you explain the important parts of your speech. Barbara also talked about communicating with your audience and the importance of getting to know and to connect with your audience. During the meeting the juniors discussed fundraisers. Anna King suggested we do a raf-fle on a show bling halter or a dinner gift card. We also talked about Junior Nationals in Indian-apolis, Indiana. We discussed what we are going to do for a display and t-shirts. The juniors decided to have ideas for display and t-shirt draw-up ideas due April 1st to Kathie Librock. A head count for nationals was counted;; we will be having nine to twelve head of cattle attending Nationals. More details about Nationals will be discussed at another meeting. Besides Nation-als, we held elections which included royalties. Congratulations to Emily Bannister, President;; Jayne Bannister, Vice President, Queen;; Katie Hopkins, Secretary, Princess;; Jocelyn Duncan Treasurer;; Sara Fessner, Reporter, Courtney Charlesworth Princess;; Lizzy Luckman, Princess;; Anna King, Sweetheart;; Evie Groom, Sweetheart. Juniors are also asked to think about judges for State Fair. In the future the Junior Angus Members will be hosting a fundraiser to help the Juniors go to Nationals. The Juniors will be selling tickets for a raffle for a one-hundred dollar Visa card. We decided to draw the winning ticket at the Preview Show which is June 7th-8th. At Na-tionals the juniors decided Matt Kelley will be representing New York in showmanship. We will also be competing in the group cook-off which includes a skit. Before Nationals which is July 6th-12th we will be having another meeting about transportation and more important de-tails on Nationals. During the meeting we also talked about awards for State Fair. This year for State Fair we will be having either cash, tack, banners or trophies for the higher place winners. We will also be having either no ribbons or strip ribbons for every junior. So Juniors if you are planning to attend Junior Nationals make sure you have your t-shirt designs and display ideas into Kathie Librock by April 1st.
T h e A t H o m e C h e c k l i s t Y O U R S T E P B Y S T E P G U I D E T O R E A D Y H A I R F O R S H O W D A Y
x Rinse- Daily or up to multiple times per day
x Wash- when dirty or once a week (too much soaping can cause dandruff, or flat hair)
Once you think you have rinsed all the soap out, rinse them again to make sure
If cattle have white, wash these areas daily
Products- Joy, or Dawn. Or any of the soaps that fitting companies sell
Bright Lights- White areas
x BRUSH!!!! - Use a stiff rice root brush (Sullivan’s)
To start training hair; brush it all down, then ¾ forward, then straight forward.
BRUSHING HAIR STRAIGHT UP WILL CAUSE CURLS AND KINKS !!!!!!
x Blower - Blow hair straight forward. Use a comb at the same time to break hair apart, and dry faster.
On cattle with white, blow the whites first to keep them from staining
x Sprays - Sheen (Kleen Sheen, Show Sheen, Ultra Sheen, ProCharge)
Spray on. comb and brush in then blow and comb in
x Oil - Sometimes it may be beneficial to add some sort of light oil to the hide to help keep it from drying out.
x Conditioning hair - at times it may be useful to use a conditioner. There are multiple ones that may be used. Mane and Tail, and various other human conditioners.
Many ways to apply
Dip ( pour mixed bucket over their back)
Spray on ( allows whole animal to get the same amount of conditioner)
Remember to rinse out
x Other products may be used. Remember 90% of the time it is better and more cost effective to keep hair care simple. Genetics, a brush, and cleanliness are the main ways to grow quality hair.
x Also keeping animals under fans in darker areas will help the quality of the hair.
NO PRODUCT THAT YOU CAN BUY WILL SOLVE ALL HAIR PROBLEMS!!!
At Ease Acres
Derrick & Nicole DeBoer - Owners253 Line Rd, Berne NY 518-872-0460 / 607-280-8111www.AtEaseAcres.com [email protected]
These lots are selling at the:New York Angus Female Sale
May 10th in Randolph, NY
At Ease Acres is strongly committed to producing cost efficient, strong maternal, moderate framed and deep bodied cattle. We also strive to produce cattle with capacity, excellent
phenotype and udder quality. These lots are just a taste of what At Ease Acres has to offer!
Building the Dream......For the Next Generation
At Ease Blackcap I31 Reg: 17585354DOB: 2/16/2013
GAR GridmakerSAV Bismarck 5682 SAV Abigale 0451
BR MidlandRideau Ms Blackcap of D&C Ms Blackacp Gal 202
At Ease Lucy H06 Reg: 17484014DOB: 2/15/2012
OCC Legend 616LBC Lookout 7024 Gibbet Hill Mignanne E37
SAV Net Worth 4200At Ease Lucy F11 Lucy Gal N03
* Sells with GDAR Game Day 449 bul calf born 3/20 *
* Bred safe to GDAR Game Day 449 Due 10/15 *
Juanada Z55 Reg: 17583850 DOB: 9/19/2012
SAV Bismarck 5682Whitestone Freeway Z031 Triara Enamel 894U SAV Net Worth 4200Daltons Juanada 8350 OCC Juanada 775C
Daltons Juanada 8350 Dam of Juanada Z55
Quaker Hill Erianna 8T2
REG# 16140045
Welytok Angus Continues to Pursue ExcellenceWelytok Divine Prime 3B20 follows Welytok Prime Premier 2B20 into Select Sires.Welytok Divine Prime 3B20 ranks in the top 1% of the breed for; CED, WW, YW, Marb, $W, $F, $G, $QG and $B. He is in the top 5% of the breed for BW, RADG, GEM, CW, and RE.
We would like to thank Select Sires, again, for the March 2013 purchase of “Welytok Prime Premier 2B20. As well as, for the most recent purchase of “Welytok Divine Prime 3B20” in March 2014.
Embryos are available to anyone interested in this excellent cow family at The New York Angus Female Sale.Deer Valley- All In - Out of Erianna - AAA# 16140045
Connealy Black Granite - Out of Blackcap 8004 - AAA# 16294040Erianna and Blackcap 8004, proven females by the purchase of their sons by Select Sires.
"Welytok Angus- Breeding For The Next Generation"2035 State Route 31 (315)527-5037
Chittenango, NY 13037 [email protected]
Mark D. Welytok CGP • New-Paradigm Farms
2035 State Route 31 (315)527-5037Chittenango, NY 13037 [email protected]
"Welytok Angus- Breeding For The Next Generation"
Mark D. Welytok CGP • New-Paradigm Farms
DONOR COW WITH HEIFER(Average 8.8 Embryos)
G A R Precision 2536
Off to the New York Angus SaleLot 1
Lot 3
Lot 2
SUNNYMEDE57ES AAA# 16326819 Rita 1I2 X Garret’s Forever Lady 57E3
57ES is a direct daughter of the powerful matriarch of the Garret Farms Program. She is the daughter of the $65,000 now deceased cornerstone donor, forever Lady 57D, bred by precision E161. Her Dam is credited with WR 3@ 106 and a YR 1@ 112 while showing ultrasound REA ratio 28 @ 103. 57ES genomics enhanced EPD’S are; WW+57, YW+101, CW+ 44, Marb.+.75 and $B + 100.15.
Welytok Total Forever Lady57-AAA#15735240 Born 5/28/13. Sired by Poss Total Impact 745 is also selling. She is credited with birth ratio of 73 and weaning ratio of 108. Her genomic enhanced EPD’S are CED +11, BW -.4, WW+64,YW+109, Marb +.89, $W + 39.77, and $B +97.28. All these traits are in the top 5% of the breed.
Welytok Prgres Blackcap 2152 AAA# 17471617 Born 2/12/12 GAR Progress X GAR Grid Maker N106
Her Donor Dam is linebred to the Blackcap family through the “Famous Full Sisters” - $7.5 million producer G A R Precision 2536 and over $500,000 producer G A R Precision 4519. The grandam G A R 1407 New Design 292 ranked among the top Marbling EPD cows and ranked number one in the breed for %IMF. Her Dam- N106 ranks in the top 1% of the Breed for Ribeye, $Grid and $Yield Grade. Blackcap 2152 ranks in the top 1% of the breed for CED +17, Marb +1.15, top 2% for $W 44.73, top 5% for $B 89.97 and top 10% for BW +.1
Sells with Ten X heifer calf at side. Born March 16, 2014. Resulting in cutting edge top genetics.
Welytok Iron Mtn. Fancy 3B4
Open Heifer AAA# 17500067 Born 4/15/13Iron Mtn. X 454 X Objective X Grid Maker
WW +66, YW +114, $B 97.74
Chris Jeffcoat Regional Manager
CHRIS JEFFCOAT JOINS THE AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION
“It’s a great time to be in the cattle business, and more importantly the Angus breed”
Pennsylvania native to serve as regional manager for the northeast-ern region The American Angus Association® welcomes Chris Jeffcoat of Littlestown, Pa., as the new regional manager for the northeastern region. Jeffcoat
recently relocated from North Carolina, to the Gettysburg, PA area. He began his role as regional manager March 3. “It’s an honor to be working for Angus producers in the eastern region,” Jeffcoat says. “Thanks to their commitment to the breed, the Angus business has much to be proud of, from a popu-lation standpoint and a dedication to a high-quality product. I truly look forward to getting started.” Jeffcoat will represent Angus at various cattle events and sales throughout the region. As a region-al manager, breeders can ask him questions about Association programs and services, or for help locating Angus seedstock. He can also advise producers on marketing opportunities available through the Association. “Chris brings a lifetime of experi-ence to the Angus breed, and we
look forward to seeing what he brings to our Angus producers and the future of the business breed,” says Bryce Schumann, the Associ-ation’s chief executive officer. “We hope farmers and ranchers in the eastern region call on Chris for
advice with their operations.” Jeffcoat’s region covers Delaware, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. “It’s a great time to be in the cattle business, and more importantly the Angus breed,” Jeffcoat says. A native of Pennsylvania, Jeffcoat received a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management from Penn State University, and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Kentucky. Jeffcoat’s family owns both commercial and registered Angus cattle, and a local meat processing facility where they direct market beef to consumers. Jeffcoat was employed by the North Carolina State University
Extension Service as an area agent for livestock, equine, forages and direct marketing. His past experience includes serving as the Pennsylvania Beef Council’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) director, and a University of Kentucky Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources. For more information on Association regional managers, visit www.ANGUS.org.
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With 98 percent of the population removed from modern agriculture, connecting to consumers is criti-cally important. Survey data from the Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm program shows that farmers are respected as being trustworthy sources of information. Here are some practical ideas for farmers who want to help educate consum-ers in their communities: Farm tours or other on-farm events Opening your doors for farm tours, ice cream socials with neighbors and legislator visits provides visi-tors with a first-hand look at mod-ern agriculture. Education in a transparent format provides the public an opportunity to see what happens on the farm, ask questions and develop trust in farmers and the food produced. These tours and events can form lasting bonds between farmers and consumers. School visits Offer to read a book about farming or take a little bit of the farm to the school. A piece of equipment, calf, lamb or small animal will grab the students’ attention and give you the perfect opportunity to share your farming story. There may be a wooden cow in your community that can be borrowed and taken to school along with samples of milk, cheese, ice cream or yogurt. Library displays Books, audio tapes, DVDs and even works of art at local libraries can be used to help consumers of
Consumer education is all in a day’s work on and off the farm
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters.
all ages understand more about agriculture. Helping your local library ncorporate these into displays will create interest in learning more about agriculture. March is the perfect time to do this as National Agriculture Day is right around the corner on March 25. Fairs, farmers markets County fairs and farmers markets attract large audiences and many of the visitors attend with hopes of learning more about agriculture. At the fair, they want to get close to the animals;; see the carrots, corn and cabbage vying for blue ribbons and climb aboard a tractor. At the market, they want to meet farmers and purchase locally grown and raised food. Consider talking to your local fair board or market master about providing a display of the commodities produced in the area, setting up “A taste of Agriculture” activity that is complete with food samples or offering to do agriculture related activities with the kids, such as making butter. Service club presentations Many service clubs incorporate educational presentations during their club meetings. When invited, take advantage of the opportunity to share your passion for farming. You can keep the presentation simple and short. Begin by introducing yourself and completing the statement: “I farm because_______. A panel discussion with farmers representing a variety of commodities can also be
very impactful. Whatever the approach, it is important to encour-age questions from the audience. In-store education Point of purchase education is a great way to meet and talk to consumers. Whether it is in the dairy department, the meat case or in the produce section, consumers have questions about the food choices available. So why not ask your local grocery store or super-market if you can spend time in the store interacting with consumers and answering their questions? Grab the shopper’s attention with a display, food sample or by wearing a name tag that says “Ask me, I’m a farmer”. Welcome conversations wherever you are Whether you are at the gas station, in the dentist’s chair or at the post office welcome conversations and always be ready to answer ques-tions about farming. To build con-sumer trust in the food system, it is important for farmers to stay in-formed, actively listen, invite and embrace dialogue. For more information, visit http://www.msue.msu.edu. To contact an expert in your area, visit http://expert.msue.msu.edu, or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464). Or contact a NY Angus representa-tive to get more help in your specific area www.NY-Angus.com
Our upcoming heifer calf by PA Power Tool 9108 is a maternal sister to the $45,000 Genex/CRI sire Schiefelbein Effectve 61. Her dam, Frosty Answer 3979 is a full sister to the Trowbridge sire Schiefelbein Zeus 3609. 3979 records BR 2@94, WR 2@106, YR 2@106, %IMF 4@110, UREA 4@102.
Our herd is featuring progeny from this female, 21AR Sara E802, also known as the dam of the ABS Global sire 21AR Outfitter 6032. This BCC Bushwacker 41-93 daughter will continue to make an impact in our herd, with progeny by different sires, such as SAV Pioneer, Boyd Signature, & more.
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Selling in the NY ANGUS SALE on MAY 10, 2014 at Angus Hill Farm, Randolph, NY
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Bull Buying
The cost of purchasing a bull may seem high at a glance;; however, that expense becomes relatively small when it is spread across your bull’s calf crop for a three- to five-year period. Example 1 shows how you can turn an expense into a savings. Bull procurement decisions can greatly impact your future calf crops and herd genetics for many years. When you consider that the bull contributes one-half of the genetic makeup of your calf crop and may sire 25 to 40 or more calves per year, it is easy to see that he is the most important individual in the herd. Keep in mind that a bull that will improve a herd must have genetic superiority over both the cows in the herd and over pervious bulls. The best way to remain efficient in today's beef industry is continue to produce more pounds of product per cow exposed. That task can become hard to achieve without the help of a superior bull. Fortunately, weight at various ages is heritable. Birth weight and weaning weight are estimated to be about 30 percent heritable, while yearling weight is about 45 percent heritable. This means that a certain degree of birth weight, weaning weight and yearling weight is inherited from the parents and that progress can be made by selecting for these traits.
Cost of a Bull Purchase
Cost of a bull purchase $3000 Purchase Price of New Bull -2090 Salvage Value of Old Bull (1900 lbs. X 1.10/lb.) $ 910 Net Cost of New Bull If the new bull sires 90 calves over the next 3-5 years, $910 ÷ 90 = $10.11 cost/ calf. If the bull sires 90 calves that are 10 pounds heavier at weaning and they sell for $1.09/lb. (3-year average for 500-pound calves – GA Auction Markets, 2009-2011) at weaning, you will have paid for the bull.
How Much “Bull Power” Do I Need?
Your
Guide To:
Several factors can help determine the number of cows that can be bred to one bull. x Age The number of cows per bull will vary with the bull's age, condition and libido. Use an adequate num ber of bulls with good libidos. Bulls should be in good body condition, but not fat, at the beginning of the breeding season. Young, growing bulls may require extra feed during the breeding season to meet their protein and energy needs. A yearling bull should not be expected to breed more than 20 to 25 cows, while a mature bull with large testicles, good semen and good libido can breed 25 to 40 or more cows. x Condition You cannot expect fat or thin bulls to perform up to the standards of properly conditioned bulls. Poor nutrition can influence semen quality. Fat bulls lack the stamina to breed enough cows. x Length of Breeding Season Length of the calving season and number of calves born during each 21 day period of the calving sea son does have some influence on the number of cows that can be bred to one bull. Mature bulls can breed up to 40 cows during a 60- to 90-day breeding period and sire a high percentage of these calves in the first 40 days of the calving season. If cows are run in large groups, two bulls that are the same age and breed could run with 80 cows. Excerpts taken from The University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension, Bull Buyers Guide Revised by Ted G. Dyer and Ronnie Silcox, Extension Animal Scientists Original manuscript by Dan T. Brown and Ron-nie E. Silcox, Extension Animal Scientists
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Norwich, NY 13815
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SAV Bismarck 5682 x SAV 8180 Traveler 004
High growth daughter of the $9,000 SAV Madame Pride 8556.
BR 96, WR 111. From a dam recorded progeny BR 3@94, WR 3@103.
Nursing a calf in our program now by Boyd Signature.
CED 10 BW 1.3 WW 58 YW 92 Milk 25 Marb .48 RE .40 $W 41.46 $B 67.12
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CED 15 BW -0.6 WW 69 YW 131 $W 58.78 $B 123.01
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Handler Movement Patterns for Moving Cattle out of Pens and Sorting
MOVING CATTLE OUT OF PENS AND SORTING
By: Temple Grandin
Handler Positions for emptying a pen and sorting at a gate: The handler should control the movement of cattle through a gate. DO NOT let cattle run wildly through a gate. They need to learn that you control their movements. When cattle are being sorted out through a gate, stare and look at the ones you want to hold back and turn your eyes away from the animals you want to move through the gate.
Curt Pate, a cattle hanlding specialist, has the following tips for sorting cattle out of a pen and through a gate:
1 -Work the nose, because cattle go where the nose is pointed.
Step 1: Moving a group of cattle towards a gate in a large feedlot pen, paddock or pasture. The handlers movements, back and forth behind the group, should be at a 90' (right) angle to the direction of the de-sired movement. The handlers movements are perpendicular to the animals movements. Imagine that you are moving back and forth on the cross bar of a giant T-suare.
Work on the edge of the flight zone. Use the principle of pressure and release. When the cattle start mov-ing, back off and reduce pressure on their collective flight zone. Increase pressure when they slow down. Wild running is prevented by using pressure and release.
2 -Get the animal you wish to sort through the gate to look at you with both eyes before attempting to move it through the gate. This relieves pressure on the animal before you attempt to direct it through the gate.
3 -When cattle are handled in a single file chute (race), the balance point will be at the shoulder. When they are worked on a pasture or in a pen, the point of balance will move forward and be closer to the eye. When cattle are handled calmly, the balance point will move forward, but it will never be in front of the eye.
4 -By alternately penetrating and then backing out of the flight zone you can carefully "test" to determine the correct angle and spot to move an animal.
T-Square Pattern for Moving a Group out of a Large Pen
Moving a Group out of a Large Pen Using the T-Square Movement Pattern
Step 1: Moving a group of cattle towards a gate in a large feedlot pen, paddock or pasture. The han-dlers movements, back and forth behind the group, should be at a 90' (right) angle to the direction of the desired movement. The handlers movements are perpendicular to the animals movements. Imag-ine that you are moving back and forth on the cross bar of a giant T-suare.
Work on the edge of the flight zone. Use the principle of pressure and release. When the cattle start moving, back off and reduce pressure on their collective flight zone. Increase pressure when they slow down. Wild running is prevented by using pressure and release.
Step 2: As the group of cattle approaches the gate, the handler must shift his position to head the cattle out of the gate. Remember, calm cattle are easier to handle. All movements are done at a walk and handlers shoul be silent with NO yelling or whistling.
If cattle become excited it takes 15 to 30 minutes for them to calm down.
Correct Method for Moving a Group Out of a Large Pen or Small Pasture With Two Handlers
Step 1: Both handlers in the rear in a straight line. T-square position moving the animals toward the gate.
Step 2: When the animals start out the gate, handler A moves near the gate to control animal movement
Wrong Method for Moving a Group Out of a Large Pen or Small Pasture With Two
This technique is wrong because the animals receive conflicting signals from two different handlers.
democracy are so interesting and a integral put of our planet I really enjoy learning from them. Honey is the only food that has no expiration date it has been found in the pharaohs tombs in Egypt some 3000 years old and it is still good the first sweetener for mankind and still the best If you have and interest please read about Honey and it's uses in our diets and as a medical remedy it is more than interesting it could be a life changer next time I will share more of Honey secrets but now it is off the the feed store to pick out some seed varieties for spring because from what the bees tell me it is about to SPRING INTO SPRING"!THX FOR READEN"Paul"!P.S. Education is when you read the FINE print EXPERIENCE is what you get when you DON'T---------------------------------"
! BY PAUL TROWBRIDGE!!The view this month is from my new shops window watching and waiting for the snow to stop and melt away so we can get to the most waited for-- season spring. Farmers just love spring it is like an tonic for us it starts our motors running thinking about the challenges we are about to tackle . We have in our heads what we are going to plant and where on our lands we are going to plant them we know what new varieties we want what has worked for us and what hasn't . I can't wait for some warm days to melt the huge snow drifts this old fashioned winter has left us and be able to spread some of that organic fertilizer that got piled on the side due to the days it was impossible for us to get out on our fields. Yesterday was a very important day on our farm my wife and I have been watching our bee hives and keeping the
snow away from the openings so as they don't suffocate but we didn't see or hear much activity but yesterday as the temperature hit 45 deg..I was going out to the hives to open them up to cautiously check them. We were ecstatic when we got 20 feet from the hives and saw brown markings all over the snow for about a 30 foot circle around the hives that means they all of the worker bees got out to go to the bathroom it is great news for us we have worried about this as bees won't go in the hive and with all this really cold weather we were afraid that we would lose a lot of them to the fact they couldn't get out to relieve themselves they must keep the hive at lest 90 degrees all winter and have enough honey to keep them alive. That was great news the hives look healthy and we are expanding them this year so as to have more honey to sell this next summer the bees and their
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Estrus Synchronization
For several decades we have had methods availa-ble to group heats of breeding animals. Yes, when I started practice we did not even have prostaglandins available and the first I used had to be boot-legged in from Canada in a gooseneck trailer. Enough about age. Of course, it is still quite acceptable to breed on observed heats with no drug intervention. However, syn-chronization does offer the present day cattle producer some significant benefits. Quite frequently I still receive questions about synchrony. Hence, this column so there will be no more!. The questions usually arise from confusion over the basic physiology of the bovine estrous cycle or the many protocols available to-day. Many of the programs are so complicated and/or expen-sive that they should be dis-counted out of hand. I believe there is value in sim-plicity. You can accuse me of being incomplete and brief, but I am trying to merely distill a voluminous subject down to a few gold nuggets; not a gold bar. Most synchronization programs are centered on a single shot of prostaglandin (PG) with estrus 2-3 days later. In a randomly cycling population of cows, a single shot of PG on any one day, will result in about 75% of the cows coming into heat. Therefore, synchrony programs are developed to permit producers without a lot of specialized knowledge to
make the whole herd work with only one shot of PG. This is done with the use of a CIDR (controlled internal drug re-lease) or GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone), the cows normal cyclicity is interrupted for 7 days so that all cows will either be responsive to PG or will come into heat on their own in several days. I visualize it as a brake and release sys-tem as on your car.
Of all the protocols available, I overwhelmingly prefer the CIDR or GnRH followed 7 days later by PG and estrus in 2-3 days. For the rest of the article, I will only be considering this protocol. I like it best because it is simple, it works, and it is least cost! In beef cows, I have not been impressed with any Timed Artificial Insemination (TAI) protocols. They invariably leave you with a bunch of serviced cows, low pregnancy rates, and limited choices of what you can do next. I see no replacement yet for good visual estrus detection with breeding or embryo placement based on those observations. The above protocol has been given some fancy names by AI companies or researchers, but I prefer the generic....CIDR /7day PG or GnRH/ 7 day PG label. Some common answers to frequent questions are: 1-use GnRH OR CIDRs. Somewhere, someone sug-gested that we use both to start the synch program (probably some crafty drug company that wanted to move more product!! The same com-
pany that suggested you worm your cattle at Spring turnout?). Research repeatedly has shown that it has no advantage except increasing your cost. You will not get more cows in heat, of in a tighter group or pregnant,etc. 2-CIDR/7 day PG is your more expensive option, usually re-quires putting each cow in the headgate vs injecting a group in the alleyway. 3-use CIDRs in heifers. They work better than GnRH. 4-For ease, we remove the CIDR and PG at the same time. For you instruction read-ers, you have noted that the manufacture recommends CIDR removal the day prior to PG. They must do this since this was the procedure used for original FDA approval of the product. Practically, I see no advantage to working the cattle an extra time. This is also a good time to apply an estrus detection aid like the Estrotech patch (I get no commissions). It really helps! 5-Dosage for Estrumate is 2cc IM. If you use Lutalyse, it is weight sensitive. 5cc will work on heifers and small cows. However, you need to increase to 6 or 7 cc on larger cows to get good results. 6- Synchronization programs ideally result in about 95% estrus response. (of course, little is 100% in biology). Less-er results mean you are doing something wrong. Reevaluate the protocol your using, drug dosages, nutrition, manage-ment, etc. 7-Cows that do not respond can be recycled about 7-10 days later (i.e. repeat the whole
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procedure) after looking for errors as discussed in #6 8-Synchrony programs can be started at any time. On day one, it does not matter if the cow is in heat, cystic, due in heat tomorrow or chewing her cud. Just start all cows. 9-It is not recommended to start to synch cows much be-fore 45 days post calving (breeding about day 60). You will have significantly lower number in heat, and a lower pregnancy rate. 10- Non-cycling (anestrous) cows may work if they are on the brink of starting to cycle. If you want to get them bred, it is usually worth the try. This is not true if using the two PGs 10 days apart protocol. 11. DO NOT synchronize cows of unknown pregnancy status. Every year I get into herds that have aborted one or more cows with a synch protocol. Estrus synchrony is easy, simple and permits the use of less labor while getting more cows pregnant at the onset of the desired calving time. Since most Eastern beef producers are part-time, it enables pre-scheduling of labor intensive procedures like breeding. It also usually results in a more focused, concentrated breed-ing schedule so more cows are serviced with better results. As an added benefit, non-cycling cows that would not even be available for service until later, can be bred earlier. Good luck and keep it simple!!
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Murphy FarmRegistered Black Angus
Home: 315-696-6092 Cell: 315-706-1693
Peter Murphy1132 Rt. 80
Tully, NY [email protected]
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2035 State Route 31 (315)527-5037Chittenango, NY 13037 [email protected]
"Welytok Angus- Breeding For The Next Generation"
(585) 703-1476 [email protected]
Travis Walton 2434 Linwood RoadLinwood, NY 14486
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VTRValley Trail Ranch
H 315-688-9195
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Larry M. Laribee
3220 Fuller Road
Carthage, NY 13619
Registered, AI sired, gentle, curve bending Heifers and Bulls
487 Whaupaunaucau RdNorwich, NY 13815www.SarkariaFarms.com
Allan Lawyer • Herd Manager • 845-891-6671607-336-1681 • [email protected]
Sarkaria Farms
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506 Queen Anne RoadAmsterdam, NY 12010
www.HiddenAcresAngus.com
Dr. MB [email protected]
James D. Frueh518-436-1050
STOFFELSGLENVIEW FARM
Registered Angus Bulls, Steers, Heifers,Out of quality embryos
Round Baleage and Dry Round BalesGlenmont, NY
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& Freezer Beef
Frank & Joan DeBoer12491 St Hwy 357Franklin, NY 13775
[email protected]: 607-829-3408Cell: 607-353-9520
RALLY FARMSJesse Bontecou
1015 Shunpike • Millbrook, NY 12545
845-677-8211Fax: 845-677-5316
Chris Howard • Herd Manager 845-416-1056 • [email protected]
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and FamilyP.O. Box 143
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456Steve Schmuck, Herdsman
814-289-1617724-984-0824 • [email protected]
Registered Breeding Stock & Show CattleFollow us on Facebook • www.ClearChoiceAngus.com
354 Townshipline Rd. Nazareth, PA 18064 Home (610)-837-3866 Cell (484)221-3455
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Roger & Alice McCracken
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6791 West Main Road
Lima, NY 14485
585-624-9593
Great cow families, great carcass traits
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PVFMark & Karolyn Shepard
365 Punsit RoadChatham, NY 12037
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P.O. Box 57
Lebanon Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
315-824-1703
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Fisher
Douglas J. Giles538 Route 343, Millbrook, NY 12545M 845.235.3789 / T 845.677.6221 / F [email protected] walbridgefarm.com
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Arch Bridge Farm, LLC682 Archbridge Rd. Ext.Ghent, NY 12075
518-672-5135Pete KindlerCraig Simmons • 518-858-4461
816 O’Connor Road • Port Byron, NY 13140
Rich Brown315-776-9825 315-406-5335
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Dorado AngusJerry, Wanda, & Katarina Emerich
1073 LaValley Road • Mooers, NY 12958518-593-0212
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EST. 1957
Phil & Annie Trowbridge
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15 Heathcote LaneAmenia, NY 12501
845-373-8731
Dave Richmond, Mgr.845-323-9232Mark Kent, Herdsman [email protected]
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Marc & Nicole Tommell & Family
1942 Hickory Hill Rd
Fonda, NY 12068
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Looking at a single trait on
EPDs costs performance and
money.
by David Gazda, Regional Manager,
American Angus Association
One of the most common concerns I
hear from commercial producers using Angus genetics is the size of
calves at birth. Instinctively, my first
thought is that the producers experienced calving problems due to
the calves being too large at birth. However, the problem generally tends
to be just the opposite, where the
calves have been extremely small and light at birth, struggled to nurse and
never caught up with their contemporaries from a growth
standpoint.
Upon visiting with the producer and reviewing the bull’s registration
certificate and EPD profile, I usually discover a common theme — the
producer had been selecting primarily for calving-ease, low-birth-weight-EPD
bulls with no regard to any other traits. This is certainly understandable
if the producer is breeding heifers and
needs a certain level of calving ease delivered by low-birth-weight Angus
bulls. Furthermore, in the southeast, like many other areas of the country
where cow herds are relatively small,
the herd bull may have to be multipurpose, breeding both heifers
and mature cows with, again, emphasis being placed on calving ease.
At the risk of being controversial,
many of these small calf scenarios could be eliminated if the producers
would simply be willing to accept more birth weight, particularly when
breeding mature cows. One only has
to attend a production or test station sale to witness firsthand how the
heavier- birth-weight-EPD bulls are penalized and therefore sell at a
substantial discount. Have calving-ease and low-birth-weight EPDs been
overemphasized to commercial producers? Maybe; maybe not.
Regardless, the commercial producer
equates Angus genetics with calving ease, fertility, maternal strength and
carcass quality, and as seedstock producers we are challenged daily to
deliver those genetics.
In closing, producers need to select bulls that allow them to reach their
production goals; however, single-trait selection based upon an individual’s
birth weight EPD may needlessly
sacrifice additional pounds at weaning. Next time you are in the
market for a bull, don’t discriminate against a little more birth weight
EPD. You will still receive the calving
ease you have always expected from Angus and a few extra dollars in your
pocket at weaning!
Association perspective low-birth-weight epds
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Good herd management begins at birth, and the results have an impact on your herd for generations to come. Accurate and permanent identification (ID)
plays a crucial role in effective herd management. An animal’s individual herd ID is unique for its genera-tion and is the first part of organized herd records—
the information you use to properly record pedigrees, ensure healthy, productive animals, and reach herd goals.
There are many ways to identify livestock. These range from less permanent forms, such as ear tags, to permanent methods such as tattooing, hot-iron and freeze branding. Biometrics and genomics also use a
variety of ways to accurately ID cattle.
When determining what ID method you will use for
your Angus herd, you should consider costs, rules and requirements, and convenience. Ideally, this sim-ple but important step in proper herd management will balance the unique management needs of your
operation.
This permanent ID fact-sheet series details tattooing
and freeze branding. You can use this information to
guide the use of permanent ID for your Angus herd.
As you select a permanent ID method that you feel
the most comfortable with, consider these points:
Plan ahead, be prepared.• Permanant ID, like all parts of herd management, requires a combination
of sound decisions and prep-work to support your in-vestments—the animals, equipment and other capital
that make up your farm or ranch. Good judgement , planning ahead, and being attentive to sound animal husbandry practices are imperative as you select the best method of permanent ID for your herd. These
approaches can reduce stress on your animals, your equipment and you.
Categorize and organize your herd.• The ID you assign a calf will be used for the remainder of its herd life. Therefore, a herd ID is an important part of
accurate and organized herd management records.
There are many ways to organize your herd. Several
systems can help you identify your animals and sim-plify record-keeping. Choose a system that you are comfortable using on your farm or ranch.
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The following are a just two examples of systems you can use to create a unique herd ID. These
simple, sequential systems reduce duplicate IDs
for animals in your herd and organize calves by
their birth year. When selecting herd IDs, avoid
similar letter and number combinations.
Numerical code systems: There are several ways to use numbers to make an animal ID. In
these systems, a selected digit represents the a calf’s birth year. The remaining digits complete a calf’s assigned herd ID.
Example: A calf born in 2009 would have the the number 9 included in its herd ID, to
designate its birth year.
International Letter code system: Instead of us-ing the last digit of the animal’s birth year to create the calf’s unique herd ID, you can use a letter of
the alphabet. Each year is assigned a letter (see
Figure 1) to combine with the calf’s birth order.
Example: A calf born in 2009 would have the letter W included in its herd ID, to designate its
birth year.
U 2008 W 2009 X 2010 Y 2011
Z 2012 A 2013 B 2014 C 2015
D 2016 E 2017 F 2018 G 2019
H 2020 J 2021 K 2022 L 2023
M 2024 N 2025 P 2026 R 2027
S 2028 T 2029 *I O Q and V are not used
Figure 1.
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Identify your calves at birth.• This can occur in con-junction with taking weights and observing the cow and her calf during the time surrounding birth. When you cannot use a permanant form of ID to accurately
identify the calf, an ear tag can be used. Tagging a calf can supplement your chosen method of perma-nent ID. The tag visibly, and prominently, displays an
animal’s unique herd ID. It can also represent other
herd record information, such as a sire and dam.
Know the rules.• The American Angus Association requires the use of permanent identification marks
for each animal registered with the Association; all permanent ID marks must comply with these rules:
(Fully described in the Association’s Breeder’s Reference Guide.)
Double check...before the check is written.• In some instances, you may purchase or sell registered Angus. In such cases, rember the following info about
permanent ID:
Eliminate potential complications; follow the • Association’s ID and transfer rules.
Prior to the purchase or sale of an animal, make • sure it’s ID marks are readable.
Make sure the ID marks match the animal’s • Registration Certificate.
For specific guidelines about proper ID, and • transferring and purchasing animals, consult the Breeder’s Reference Guide or seek the assistance of the Association’s member services department.
Make it ‘show’ up!• If you exhibit animals you are
required to follow the show rules and regulations,
including those for permanent ID. Remember the
following information:
At shows where the American Angus Association • contributes premium money, your animal(s) may be inspected for proper identifcation.
Double check ID marks prior to arriving at the • show.
Exhibited animal’s permanent ID marks must be • readable & marks must correctly match the infor-mation on the animal’s Registration Certificate.
Use available resources.• If you are new to the per-manent ID procedures described in these fact sheets,
you can increase your familiarity with additional edu-cation outlets:
Watch an online demonstration—visit the • Association’s online Angus Education Center.
Attend a seminar or short-course with live demon-• strations on permanent identification methods.
Use the guidance of your local land-grant • university & Cooperative Extension agent.
Speak with beef industry peers who are familiar • with permanent ID techniques & can advise you.
Animals must be permanently identified prior to • submitting their application for registration to the American Angus Association.
The marks of an animal’s ID must correspond with • the animal’s registration information.
No more than five units (includes Arabic numbers • and capital letters, or a combination of the two) can be used to form an individual animal’s ID.
Original markings cannot be altered. If markings • become unreadable, they need to be placed in a new and separate area on the animal.
If necessary, steps can be taken to verify an • animal’s identification using DNA.
If you have specific questions about the visibility of • original permanent IDs, contact the Association.
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