NY Angus Angles Newsletter DECEMBER 2015 - online issue

Angus AnglesDECEMBER 2015

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Mike ShanahanP.O. Box 338, Ghent, NY 12075

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Nicole Tommell1942 Hickory Hill Rd, Fonda, NY 12068

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Doug Giles538 Rte. 343, Millbrook, NY 12545

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DirectorsRob Bannister (2018)Craig Simmons (2018)Derrick DeBoer (2018)Roger McCracken (2016)Pete Murphy (2016)

Jerry Emerich (2016)Brett Chedzoy (2017)Allan Lawyer (2017)Fred Tracy (2017)

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Note From the Editor www.NY-Angus.com Mike Shanahan, 518-598-8869

Luck of the Draw Recently at the National Angus Convention in Overland Park, Kansas, they gave away a Caterpillar Skid Steer to an attendee. Can you imagine winning such a big prize? Although I did not win, I still feel very lucky to have been a part of the Convention where ever 2200 attendees were able to listen to the speakers, participate in Angus work-shops, attend the Annual Meeting, and meet producers from all over the nation. It was a very impressive event draw-ing multiple breeders from the northeast, representing New York and almost all of the New England region. If you have not had the chance to attend, you should go next year where it will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. One of the speakers was Ken Schmidt from Harley Davidson, educating us on how to distinguish ourselves among the competition in the marketplace. Another related workshop featured two large ranches and the American Angus Association discussing how to successfully brand ones own operation. The whole event was kicked off by listening to Richard Resnick, CEO of Genome Quest, a provider of computer soft-ware used in genomic research. He reminded advocates and skeptics the reality of genomics in todays world. His keynote address concentrated on the basic principles and fundamentals of DNA and genome sequencing. Many examples illustrated applications of the technology in human medicine, as well as in crop and livestock production. We learned that 80% of the corn grown in the United States is genetically modified Bt corn, which is resistant to a specific insect that causes dramatic yield loss. We also learned that Roundup-ready soybeans were developed through genomics to resist the weed herbicide glyphosate. The industry is currently working to identify genes associ-ated with various aspects of livestock health and performance. Resnick said these and other agricultural applications of genomics hold much promise for enhancing food production for humans. Now we move into 2016 as a group of breeders and producers looking to grow and take advantage of everything that the marketplace has to offer. Keep in mind that no matter how big or small your operation is, you have a great im-pact on the food production system and the genetics that enhance the efficiency of our industry.

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Time is a great teacher it gives us clarity and shows us what truly matters. As you begin this new chapter in your life as a col-lege student, we only wish you the best of luck and are excited for what lies ahead. Here are those pearls of wisdom that come with time from industry leaders that have been there before you.

I wish I would have known just how many close friends I would make during college that supported our family through some really challenging times. The relationships that were developed during college, partic-ularly through livestock judging, have been the single greatest asset from my educa-tional experience. Brian Arnold

As far as advice for classes I think the best advice I have seems obvious, actually try to learn the material during lecture. Its easy to get caught up in writing notes and then when you get done with lecture and look back at your notes you have no idea what any of it means. So try to be active in class and learn it then instead of struggling lat-er. Lauren Baker

I wish I would have known how far Id go in four years, how many miles, how many new friends, how my life was going to change, how much I was going to grow as a person and as a cattleman. I wish I would have told myself to be ready and hold on tight! Cause its been a fun ride, the oppor-tunities are endless if you accept them. Jason May

Drive to campus way earlier than you think you should. Traffic and parking is crazy the first few weeks, so in order to not be late on your first day leave extra early to ac-count for not being able to find a parking spot. Taylor Walker

College years are a fun, developmental

time in a young persons life. The most im-portant thing as an incoming freshmen should be to realize the importance of simply GETING THROUGH IT! Dont make any mistakes you cant reverse, make con-nections, and meet as many people as pos-sible in your field of interest. The education in college comes through being therenot so much from class. The REAL LEARNING comes once you graduate and get in the field. A college degree simply allows you that opportunity! Kevin Mock

If I could have gone back and told myself something on the first day of college, hon-estly I would have said It will be okay, eventually you will love it. Deep down, I am definitely a homebody. I loved every-thing about home my family was there and my barn. When I got to school not only was I overwhelmed but when I had down-time and couldnt go to the barn, I got homesick. For busy people, like livestock kids, having downtime is not fun. My advice would be to always keep your schedule as full as possible to avoid that downtime. Bailey Core

On my first day of college I wish I could have reminded myself to simply be myself. I wish I knew then that eventually the new places, and faces would soon enough be-come the norm and before too long I would figure out where I fit in. If truth be told, I wish more than anything that I never would have let anyone talk me into an 8:00 am class! (Lesson learned, dont fall for it you guys!) Haha! Honestly just remind yourself to be yourself, be confident and enjoy the college lifestyle. Brie Robinson

I was nervous because I really didnt know where I was or who was there! But I wish I would have known that day how many life-long friends I would make and how it truly would be a stepping-stone to my future! Miles Toenyes

The first day of college, I wish I would have known to get involved early. The amount of clubs, events or organizations that any cam-pus has to offer is open to anyone that is informed and interested. In time, I got in-volved more and more later in my Fresh-men year, but I didnt take time to seek out certain opportunities early enough to par-ticipate in them. Overall, go to events that promote clubs and organizations, follow them on social media, or just simply ask. Find your passion, find the group with the same passion and participate in those expe-riences. Jessica Webster

I wish someone wouldve told me this. Dont be too proud or afraid to ask for help. The people within the university or depart-ment that youre studying in are here to help you. Helping make you successful, also makes them successful. Sierra Stephens

Never pass up any opportunities even if it seems insignificant. The best connections happen when you stretch your strengths. Ben Bobell

Looking back I wish I wouldve of enjoyed the time in school and not been so focused and stressed about judging and trying not to over cross the line between livestock and school, college is only four short years out of your entire life live in the moment!! Ob-viously the objective of college is to earn a degree, but there are so many more things that can be obtained while at school, the friendships and relationships forged during these years are more valuable and im-portant than you realize. Brent Boland

I graduated high school with 39 other stu-dents and decided to attend the largest university in my state. So I guess you could say my first day of college was a little over-whelming. There are so many things I now wish I would have known on my first day, however the most important thing I wish I

Things I wish I knew in college.

would have known is to get out of your comfort zone. The college thing is new to every single freshman there too. Opportu-nities are not going to fall into your lap at this point. Remember you are in college to obtain a degree for a career you hopefully love someday. Make sure you treat each day as an opportunity to make your future plans become a reality. Allie Doise

College was one of the best times of my life, but it went by way too fast, and then it was time for the real world. Be sure to do things you wont be able to do as easily when you have a real job. Take advantage of opportunities available with classes, clubs, extracurricular, travel and life. Use your electives to learn about something new. Keep yourself busy if youre used to being busy. A part-time job is okay too. The one I had led me into the direction of my occupation even though it wasnt what I originally wanted to do. Jennifer Carrico

This time of year definitely takes me back to my college days at SDSU in Brookings and I was just saying the other day what I wouldnt give to go back to college. Maybe not so much for the tests and studying, but for sure the college town atmosphere and the network I built while I was there, and maybe even some of the opportunities I didnt take advantage of and let pass me by. So for all of you in college, take ad-vantage of every opportunity presented to youbig or smalldo it all, you will NEVER say I wish I wouldnt have been on the live-stock judging team or I wish I wouldnt have applied for that summer internship or I wish I wouldnt have worked in the meat lab in my free time. One of the biggest things I wish I would have known in college is just how many budgets I was going to have to balance and how even as an ag journalism and Animal Science major, how numbers would be such a big part of my job. So my advice to you, no matter what your major is be sure and take a business course or two. There are many days here at my office that I wish I would have paid a little more attention in accounting and not just gotten by. You will never regret putting forth a little more effort, getting involved in campus activities, applying for the extra internship and stepping outside your com-fort zone. Your college career goes fast and

before you know it you are in the real world with major life decisions to make. Work hard, get involved, have fun and enjoy 4 of the best years of your life. Amy Cowan

College is the perfect time to try new things, meet new people and expand your comfort level. Moving to a new town with thousands of people from all different back-grounds will really challenge you, but make the most of it by allowing it to both open your mind and solidify your values. The connections you make with friends and professors while in college are so valuable as these become the people that will be most helpful to you once you graduate and start your career. Make the most of every interaction by always putting your best self forward! Kristi Bishop

I think one thing I wish I would have known on my first day of college is that structure is not everything. The more flexi-ble you can be, the more it will pay off in the end. In college, youre building your network that your whole life will depend on. Its made up of people, places, memo-ries and tangible things. Flexibility is KEY in the agriculture industry and learning how to adapt and navigate those challenges that come up will serve you well in your future. If not option A, then option B and heres why the world is not ending! Its ok if you dont get an A on that test, youll get it next time and youll learn from it! Get involved and take opportunities AND give back to those organizations that mean most to you. Youll be glad you did! Malorie Bank-head

That college, and your 20s, flies by so quickly and you never get another chance at it so you need to make the most of it. Wear yourself out. Take all sorts of courses and expose yourself to all sorts of uncom-fortable situations. Challenge yourself to be better and to get outside of your routine. Theres plenty of time for routines after you move on. Craig Reiter

I am a freshman at West Texas A&M Uni-versity and the one thing I wished I had known when I went to college is that there would be so many people here that I had previously met either through FFA activities or at Livestock shows. Its made the transi-

tion from home to college life so much easi-er because walking into a large class or through campus, there have been so many familiar and friendly faces. Ive also learned that dorm rooms are really small and have tiny closets, which creates challenges for a girl like me. College is like your show pro-jects, youll get out what you put in. Makenzie Standlee

One thing my uncle taught my sister and I is to treat school like an 8-5 job. Study and go to class and do homework, etc during that time frame and after that you have time to hang out with friends and do fun activities rather than procrastinating to do assignments. I wish I would have utilized https://www.myedu.com/ far more than I did to see what profs were best/easier in certain subjects. You dont have to buy eve-ry book (especially buy anything new) be-cause there are many other resources to use. Kindle seven day free trials, Google, library resources (you can loan), rent a book from Chegg. Ask for the extra points, teachers can do whatever they want with grades so push for the grade that you de-serve. Become friends with your academic advisor. They can use one class for multiple credits, so be their friend and meet with them once a semester to make sure that everything is on track! Bethan Nolan

Success in Seattle 2015 LEAD Conference

NJAA members travel to Washington to experience agriculture in the northwest.

By Nicole Lane, Angus Media editorial intern The Leaders Engaged in Angus Development conference, commonly known as LEAD, is a four-day event that brings together National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from across the nation to learn about leader-ship development, agriculture and what life is like in other parts of the country. This year, more than 110 NJAA members ranging in age from 14 to 21 years old traveled to Seattle, Wash., Aug. 6-9 to take part in the annual event sponsored by the Angus Foundation. This years theme was Success in Seattle and it was so much fun getting to explore the city with our Angus juniors and watch them expe-rience new parts of the country, while learning about leadership and building friendships for years to come, says Jaclyn Clark, American Angus Association director of events and edu-cation. While in Washington, participants visited the famous Pikes Place Market, toured the Space Needle and spent time on the beach. They also traveled to Taylor Shellfish Farms and Bell-wood Acres, an apple orchard and distillery. When not exploring all that the Pacific Nor-thwest had to offer, the juniors attended lea-dership workshops and heard from industry experts and motivational speakers. Eric Fernandez, a first-generation Angus pro-ducer from Pine Mountain, Ga., says his desire to learn more about the breed is what brought him to the LEAD conference. At 18 years old, he was one of the older members of the group but said he felt like a rookie, since it was his first time at the conference. However, he said it was worth it to gain technical and leadership skills to take home to his herd. This was a great opportunity for me to travel to Seattle and meet over 100 like-minded peo-ple who share the same common goal of im-proving ourselves and our cattle, Fernandez said. I really enjoyed the Genex presentation, as it taught me all the opportunities available, specifically to juniors, to learn more about genetic technologies and hands-on training in artificial insemination techniques. A day on the farm The home of Taylor Shellfish Farms is in the shallow Samish bay, where a lighthouse made

completely from oyster shells the only one in the world resides. Nicole Gilmore, a farm employee, explained to the group that shellfish farming is just like any other type of farm. The Taylor family uses trac-tors, plants their shellfish in rows and works to protect their crop from predators. They are the largest producer of farmed shellfish in the United States, and operate a business of nearly 500 employees and 11,000 acres of tidelands along the Washington coast and British Colum-bia. They also operate additional hatchery and nursery facilities in Hawaii and California, a shellfish distribution business in Hong Kong, and are partners growing Fiji Pearls with J. Hunter Pearls Fiji Ltd. Angus juniors participating in the LEAD confer-ence were able to walk out into the bay, where the shellfish were growing and handle harvest-ed live product. Ive never seen anything like it, being from the Midwest, says retired National Junior An-gus Board (NJAB) Leadership Director Jessica Radcliffe from Weston, Wis. It was a great way for the juniors to see an industry of far-ming that they probably arent used to, and thats what we want to relay to them that we are all involved in agriculture, no matter what product you are producing. A short drive north brought the group to Bellewood Acres and Distillery, a family-owned apple orchard and processing facility. John and Dorie Belisle, who planted the initial orchard in 1996 with the intention of producing whole-sale apples, operate the farm. No longer wholesale with more than 25,000 fruit trees, the orchard is one of the largest U-Pick opera-tions in western Washington. In addition to the apples, they produce numerous value-added products including apple cider, peanut butter, dried apple chips and distilled apple spirits. During their visit, juniors were able to tour the orchard and distillery learning how the farm uses apples in various ways for their custom-ers. The LEAD conference is coordinated by the NJAB, who led team-building activities, leader-ship workshops and encouraged participants to step outside their comfort zones and meet new friends. Attendees also attended seminars on the Certified Angus Beef brand, cattle ge-netics, artificial insemination and marketing presented by industry professionals.

Juniors enjoyed a presentation by Josh Shipp, an entertainer and motivational speaker, who taught them to triumph over hardships in life. The group also received conversational train-ing from Madlynn Ruble, National Cattlemens Beef Association (NCBA), on how to advocate for beef. LEAD is really life-changing and you get to meet a lot of people and have experiences that you will never get from any other association or club, said Alana Eisenhour of Wellsville, Pa. The greatest thing is being able to leave a better leader, advocate and well-rounded per-son by having these experiences. For more information on the LEAD conference or other opportunities for Angus youth, visit www.ANGUS.org.

Katharine Wesche, Shortsville, represented New York at the 2015 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus

Development) Conference, Aug. 6-9 in Seattle, Wash. A total of 136

juniors from 29 states and Canada attended the conference, Success in

Seattle, where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills

while learning more about the beef industry. Photo by Carrie Horsley,

American Angus Association.

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Texas native to lead the nations largest beef breed organization Allen Moczygemba, a native of San Anto-nio, Texas, is the new chief executive officer of the American Angus Associa-tion, effective Dec. 1, 2015. Moczygemba will serve as the chief exec-utive officer for the American Angus Asso-ciation and for each of the Associations subsidiaries: Angus Productions Inc., Cer-tified Angus Beef LLC, Angus Genetics Inc. and the Angus Foundation. He will also be responsible for imple-menting the Associations long-term stra-tegic objectives and leading a team of more than 200 employees. The Associa-tion Board of Directors announced the decision today. This is a great day for the American An-gus Association and the Angus breed, said Steve Olson, Association president. Allen not only brings a fresh, strategic vision to our organization, but also a de-tail-oriented, hands-on approach to lead-ership that will ensure our resources are focused on continuing to grow demand

for Angus genetics and the Certified An-gus Beef brand. Moczygemba possesses nearly three dec-ades of experience in the cattle business, managing business units, overseeing brands and building strategic relation-ships across the beef industry. He most recently served as vice president of marketing for Advanced Animal Diag-nostics, a tech company developing on-farm animal-health diagnostic platforms. While serving as beef segment marketing director for Zoetis Animal Health and Pfiz-er Animal Health, he developed partner-ships with organizations such as the American Quarter Horse Association, CattleFax, National Cattlemens Beef As-sociation and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He managed Progressive Beef, a program of standard operating procedures for the fed cattle sector that includes an inde-pendent third-party audit. The programs standards align closely with major retail-ers, such as Performance Food Group. Moczygemba also was senior vice presi-dent for Farm Journal Database Strategies

and vice president for Farm Journal Live-stock Group, where he was publisher of Beef Today and Dairy Today magazines. AAA enjoys a long and successful history in developing innovative ways to advance the Angus breed, Moczygemba said. I am excited about helping to write the next chapter for the breed and blazing new trails of opportunity for our mem-bers. Moczygemba received his degree in 1987 in agriculture communications from Southwest Texas State University. He and his wife, Venetta, have two sons, Lane and Ross. Courtesy of: The Stock Exchange

Q&A with Allen Moczygemba American Angus Associations new CEO talks about Angus

and what members can expect as he takes the reins of the organization.

Q: First, how do you pronounce your

name? A: I get that a lot Its Mitch-eh-gemba.

Q: Tell us about your background. A: Im

a fourth-generation Texan who grew up on a commercial cow-calf operation in south Texas. I graduated from Southwest

Texas State University with a degree in

agricultural communications in 1987 and

have spent nearly three decades in agri-

business and the cattle business, working

in different sectors to oversee teams and

lead brands, manage business units and

build strategic relationships across the

beef industry. My wife, Venetta, and I

have two grown sons, Lane and Ross. Our

boys live in Texas and are both in the final

year of receiving their MBAs.

Q: Why are you interested in serving as

the CEO of the American Angus Associa-

tion? A: For starters, its the American

Angus Association the most successful

cattle breed association in the world.

Second, I feel that my collaborative lead-

ership style and management skills will be

a good fit for the Association. And, final-

ly, my business background allows me to

bring a different perspective to American

Angus, which I believe will be beneficial as

the Association begins work on updating

the Long-Range Strategic Plan and cre-ating new opportunities for growth in the

years ahead. Ive had the opportunity to

work for market leaders such as Farm

Journal Media and Pfizer Animal Health/

Zoetis, which I believe has prepared me

well for my new role with the American

Angus Association.

Q: How do you plan to grow demand for

registered Angus seedstock? A: While

theres been a tremendous amount of

growth in demand for Angus cattle in the

past decade, we must continue to grow

relevance for everyone from seedstock to

commercial users. A high priority will be to

develop a more comprehensive focus that

creates more value through the chain, es-

pecially at the commercial level. We need

to continue exploring how to reach com-

mercial ranchers and providing meaning-

ful programs and services for commercial

cattlemen that are technologically based.

We need to create a data stream from the

packer back to the feeder and ultimately

to the ranch to ensure that we have all of

the information that producers need to

make informed decisions about genetics,

breeding decisions, etc.

Q: What do you think is the Associations

greatest strength? A: Without a doubt

its the members and staff and their re-

lentless commitment to improvement of

not only the Angus breed but also the beef

industry as a whole.

Q: What surprises you most about AAA?

A: I wouldnt say Im surprised by it, but I

marvel at the breadth of influence that

Angus has across the entire cattle indus-

try. What the American Angus Association

does impacts all the various sectors of the

cattle business. And while thats good for

Angus and all of our members, it also car-

ries with it a large measure of responsibil-

ity because our decisions and actions will

ultimately have more influence on the US

cattle industry than any other organiza-

tion.

Q: What should people expect from your

style of leadership? A: My leadership

style is built upon collaboration, building

consensus and ultimately creating a cul-

ture of empowerment that is energized by

a shared vision. Its also very important to

me that all views or perspectives have a

seat at the table and not be excluded from

having input.

Q: You came from outside the Associa-

tion. Why is that an advantage? A: I have

a diverse background and that allows me

to bring a different and I think broader

perspective to American Angus. In turn,

that allows me to see new opportunities.

Ive worked for some great organizations

that have provided me a myriad of experi-

ence. I feel like all of those experiences

have prepared me specifically for my new

role at the Association.

Q: What do you want people to know about you? A: First, Im honored and humbled to be selected to lead such an outstanding organization. I really do un-derstand and appreciate the legacy and heritage of the American Angus Associa-tion and everything its meant to the beef industry. Its important that we con-

tinue to build on this legacy, and make economic conditions even better for our members as we move forward. Second, folks will see that Im fair in both how I manage and in my decision-making pro-cess. I know that everyone is not going to agree with every decision that I make; however, Im confident that people will see that I consider all viewpoints equally and fairly.

JSK Livestock Sale Report

Top Selling Females Lot 1 SAV Emblyenette 8892, a daughter of SAV 8180 Traveler 004, sold for $7000 to Riga View Farm, Salisbury, CT Lot 18 JSK Garrets Lass 1002, a daughter of Connealy Danny Boy, sold for $6500 to Alex & JoEllen Netherton, Las Animas, CO Lot 24 JSK Donna 2176, a daughter of OCC Paxton 730P, sold for $6250 to Salem Cross Farm, W Brookfield, MA Lot 4 VDAR Lass 8613, a daughter of SAV 8180 Traveler 004, sold for $5500 to Keith & Evelyn Van Dyke, Manhat-tan, MT Lot 20 Riverbend Donna X246, a daughter of N Bar Shad-ow X4124, sold for $5500 to Riverbend Farm, McDowell, VA Lot 21 JSK Donna 1RT1, a daughter of Leachman Right Time, sold for $5500 to Alex & JoEllen Netherton, Las Ani-mas, CO

Top Selling Bulls Lot 84 WRA Mirror Image Z11, a son of WRA Mirror Image T10 sold for $11,000 to Walbridge Farm, Millbrook, NY Lot 83 McCumber Paxton 0108, a son of OCC Paxton 730P, sold for $6250 to Fenton Farms, Stiglar, OK

AMERICAN ANGUS ASSN. ANNOUNCES THE TEN NEW YORK BREEDERS WHO REGISTERED THE MOST ANGUS

T he 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of New York recorded a total of 545 Angus with the American Angus As-sociation during fiscal year 2015, which ended Sept. 30, according to Richard Wilson, Association interim chief execu-tive officer. The 10 top recorders in New York are: J S K Livestock Inc, Millbrook; Trowbridge Farms Inc, Ghent; Maple Avenue Farms, Earlville; Angus Hill, Randolph; Hidden Acres Ranch, Amsterdam; Rally Farms, Millbrook; Mark D Welytok, Canastota; Richard Brown, Port Byron; Mountain Hollow Ranch, Madrid; Ken & Pat Worden, Windsor. Angus breeders across the nation in 2015 registered 320,362 head of Angus cattle. Our growth this fiscal year con-tinues to demonstrate strong demand for Angus genetics and solidifies our long

-held position as a leader in the beef cattle industry, Wilson says. These re-sults underscore our members commit-ment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry. ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association is the nations largest beef breed organization, serving 25,000 members across the United States, Can-ada and several other countries. The As-sociation provides programs and ser-vices to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quali-

ty beef for consumers. For more infor-mation about Angus cattle and the Asso-ciation, visit www.ANGUS.org.

Trowbridge Farms Annual Female Production Sale Report

It was a beautiful warm fall day in Ghent, New York, for the Trowbridge Farms An-nual Female Production Sale, held on Sep-tember 19th. Buyers both in the stands and online were able to acquire some the best females available. Top-Selling Open Heifer, owned by Trow-bridge Angus. Lot 1: Trowbridge Pure Pride 514, a daughter of PVF Insight 0129 and purchased by Kipar Farms of Meshop-pen, PA for $20,000.00 half interest. Top-Selling Breed Cow, owned by Mud Creek and Trowbridge Angus. Lot 50: Boyd Forever Lady 2144 a daughter of S A V 8180 Traveler 004, due to calve 9/28/2015 to Bobcat Black Diamond and purchased by Werner Angus of Cordova, IL for $7,500.00.

Top-Selling Bred Heifers, owned by Trow-bridge Angus. Lot 24: Trowbridge Pure Pride 368, a daughter of Connealy Confi-dence 0100, due to calve 11/5/2015 to Trowbridge Zyler 277 and purchased by Hoffman Ranches of Thedford, NE for $7,500.00. Top-Selling Fall Pair, owned by Trow-bridge Angus. Lot 30: Trowbridge Lady Jaye Z142, a daughter of Connealy Con-sensus 7229, with a calf by SAV Recharge 3436 born 9/1/2015. This pair was pur-chased by Tom Boyan of NY for $8,500.00. Top-Selling Spring Pair, owned by Trow-bridge Angus. Lot 53: Trowbridge Rosa A211, a daughter of PA Power Tool 9108 and purchased by Hargis Farm of Rocky

Face, GA for $4,500.00. Her calf sire by Schiefelbein HD 1241 was purchased by Mason Farm of Cape Vincent, NY for $3,400.00. Top-Selling Embyros, owned by Trow-bridge Angus. Lot XX: Trowbridge Hazel 311 x RB Tour of Duty 177, was purchased by George Blevins of Butler, TN for $2,700.00. Sale Gross: $378,750.00 Sale Average: $6,108.00 Sale Managers: Rance Long and American Angus Hall of Fame Auctioneer: Jim Birdwell

8th Annual Joint Production Sale

A beautiful late September day in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, in the heart of the New York wine coun-try, was the backdrop for the 8th Annu-al Joint Production Sale at Tullyfergus Angus in Lyons. Buyers on the seats and online acquired some elite Angus genetics on the 26th. Top-Selling female was, KEM 875 of Woodlawn, a 3/7/05 daughter of BCC Bushwacker 41-93. The Tullyfer-gus Angus female sold exposed to WRA Mirror Image Z11 to Lowry An-gus and ErReR Hill Farm of Pennsyl-vania at $5,250.00. Top-Selling Pair was sold by Walbridge Farm. Walbridge Queen

971, a 9/18/09 daughter of 21AR Coal Bank C014 sold with a heifer calf by PSU Joe 541 032 and bred to BRF Lut 87. She was selected by New Penn Farms, Truxton, NY at $3,900. Top-Selling Bred Heifers were sold by Kelleys Stock Farm , Camden, NY. They were both daughters of Kel-leys Traveler 33Y and safe to Kelleys Final Answer 13Z and sold to New Penn Farm, Truxton, NY at $2,800 each. Top-Selling Open Heifer was Tullyfergus Erica 155. The 2/16/15 daughter of JSK Galileo 1322 from Tullyfergus Angus sold to Artisean Farms, Highland, NY at $2,900.00

Sale Gross: $241, 810.00 Spring Pairs Averaged: $3,300.00 Fall Bred Cows Averaged: $3,275.00 Spring Bred Cows Averaged: $2,994.00 Bred Heifers Averaged: $2,350.00 Open Heifers Averaged: $2,320.00 Commercial Pairs Averaged: $2,420.00 Commercial Bred Heifers Averaged: $2,464.00 Hybrid Bred Heifers Averaged: $1,542.00 Commercial Feeder Steers Averaged: $1,195.00 Commercial Heifers Calves Averaged: $1,100.00

NEW YORK BEEF PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION 290 FOUR ROD ROAD, ALDEN, NEW YORK 14004

716-902-4305 716-870-2777 Email: [email protected]

website: www.nybpa.org

NYBPA Annual Meeting, Winter Conferences, Awards Banquet and Trade ShowJanuary 22-23, 2016

Double Tree Hotel, 6301 St. Rte. 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057

Our Theme is Using Antibiotics Responsibly for Cattle Care and Meeting Consumer ExpectationsWe are also holding a concurrent session on Saturday:Beef 101- which will cover: Handling Facilities/Fencing, Nutrition, Herd Health-vaccinations, worming & disease, Calving & Breeding, Pasture Management, Record Keeping and analysis, and Marketing. You can be involved in both sessions, Schedule and Registration Forms available on the web site www.nybpa.org under Winter Conference tab, or contact Brenda Bippert at [email protected]. Trade Show and Conference Sessions run from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Friday evening January 22 at 8:00 PM Special quest Rick Haines, from The Independent Ag Network, Twin Falls, Idahoe will be talking about the voice of Midwestern Agriculture and the importance of Rural America in Agriculture. Make plans to attend this exciting weekend. The NY Junior Beef Producers will be having their Annual Semen Auction on Saturday January 23 dur-ing Lunch at approximately 12:30 PM. The Jr. Fundraising committee has worked very hard to put together a Great line up of semen for sale. Phone bids also accepted. A complete list of Bulls will be on the web site www.nybpa.org under the Youth tab.

Upcoming Events

December 1- Jr Points Due to Mike ShanahanDecember 5- Trwobridge Feeder Calf Sale, Finger Lakes Livestock ExchangeDecember 25- Merry Christmas from the NYBPA Executive Council

2016January 1, 2016- HAPPY NEW YEARJanuary 4- Pre-Registration for Winter Conferences and Hotel Reservations DueJanuary 22- Winter Conference Session #1 and NYBPA Annual MeetingJanuary 23- Winter Conference Session #2 and NYBPA Awards BanquetJanuary 24- NYBPA Council Meeting all at Double Tree Hotel, E. Syracuse, NY January 31- NYBPA 2016 Dues- dueFebruary 4-6 Western NY Farm Show Hamburg, NYFebruary 25-27- NY Farm Show Syracuse, NY

New for 2016NYBPA Elite Female Sale

Saturday, May 7, 2016In conjunction with Trowbridge Bull Sale

Finger Lakes Livestock ExchangeCanandaigua, NY

Offering a Quality Selection of Purebred and Commercial Females including Open Heifers,

Bred Females and Cow/calf pairs.For information on the sale or to consign contact:

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Joint Production Bull Sale

For moreInformation:

TimeDate LocationMay

21, 20151:00 PM

(Always 3rd Saturday in

May)

Tullyfergus Angus 8974 Lyons Marengo Rd.

Lyons, NY 14489

Sale ParticipantsTullyfergus Angus, Lyons Fleur de Lis Farms, Seneca FallsMcCracken Vu Angus, Piffard Kelley's Stock Farm, Camden

Walbridge Farms, Millbrook Gibson Family Farms, Valley Falls

Thanks to all who came and supported our female production sale, we wish everyone continued success with their purchases!

Selling 30 breeding age Angus bulls backed by proven producing cow families. Performance and EPD information available soon.

Sound, functional herdsires with gentle dispositions and longevity built in.

Robert [email protected]

rowbridge Angus

Most cattlemen dont find themselves dis-

playing bulls in a suburban grocery store

parking lot or hosting meat cutters in their

pastures, but thats become as routine to

Phil Trowbridge and his son PJ as breeding

cows or clipping sale bulls. Anytime we

call Phil, and ask for anythingand we ask

for some crazy thingshes always game,

says Deanna Walenciak, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand marketing director.

Trowbridge Angus Farms, Ghent, N.Y., re-

ceived the inaugural CAB Ambassador

Award for a continual willingness to go

above and beyond when hosting groups and

representing the brand. Phil and Annie

Trowbridge traveled to the CAB annual con-

ference Sept. 24 to 26 in San Antonio, Tex-

as. There they accepted the award on be-

half of the family which includes daughter-in-law Miranda (PJs wife) and the couples two daughters; daughter and son-in-law Amy and Michael Alix and their two kids.

Its not like were stopping by with two

people to have a cup of coffee, Walen-

ciak says. Were bringing 100 meat

cutters from Price Chopper grocery

store and were stopping by for six

hours. Youve got to be up for the chal-

lenge. And they always are. The neatly

manicured farm sits nestled among

eastern New Yorks rolling hills. The

small pastures where 250 registered

cows graze are sprinkled between

wooded areas that reveal their true

beauty each autumn, along with many

country homes that city dwellers flock

to each weekend. The Catskill Mountain

range sits off in the distance.

We really need virtually no notice. Were

kind of ready all the time. Thats just our

mentality, says Trowbridge. Its not so

much about keeping up the picturesque

scenery as it is just part of an overarching

philosophy. Were committed to quality,

no matter what we do, he says. We have

horses, we have dogs, we have cattle, we

have grandkids; whatever we do, we really

concentrate on having quality experiences.

In addition to hosting CAB groups, Trow-

bridge runs an internship program and

opens his doors to college classes, to Na-

tional Cattlemens Beef Association guests

and many others. Its become something

we look forward to, he says, noting he

learns from the visitors as well. When Trow-

bridge does customer meetings, he says,

Its helped us a lot on how to know the ins

and outs of how the whole system works.

The cattleman has a little bit of a home-court advantage when it comes to con-

necting with consumers, because his rural

setting is becoming more urban all the time.

There are 20 or 30 neighbors who adjoin

our farms that are second home owners.

They come up Friday night and leave Mon-

day morning, he says, noting that his family

is always cognizant that those residents

come for the quiet. We dont wean calves

on weekends or we dont drive through

their driveway, we find another way in and

out.

Trowbridge takes the same care with his

land and livestock, and hopes he is passing

that lesson on to his kids and grandkids. I

cant impress on them enough that I want

them to take responsibility for what theyre

doing and I want them to feel very proud of

what theyve accomplished, he says. Scott

Yelle, vice president of merchandising and

marketing for Sysco Connecticut, brought

his entire sales force to the Trowbridge

farm for a training last summer. He says

that mindset was evident, and carried over

to the 75 or more attendees.

It gives them some emotion tied to the

story, feeling like, Wow, I see where this is

coming from, Yelle says. We dont always

get to see the product; we sell the box. This

gives them confidence in selling CAB and

real sense of ownership and pride. Con-

necting with an Angus producer gave the

brand a face, and thats motivating, he says.

Phil is a great story teller and people just

gravitated toward him. When people

leave the farm, they have their own stories

wins inaugural CAB Ambassador Award

of seeing a farm firsthand. Some are told in

restaurant kitchens as a sales person closes

the deal, and others are told from behind a

meat counter as an urban mom tries to

make a supper selection.

Still others make their way to the pages

that millions will read. On two separate

occasions, Trowbridge hosted food journal-

ists who write for publications such as The New York Times and Bon Appetit. One re-porter made an impression with her first

impression. She was an extremely well-educated, knowledgeable person but when

she saw cattle on green grass she was like in

shock: Do they do this often?, Trowbridge

says, noting the wakeup call was mutual. I

didnt realize that there were some people

that just assumed cattle were in a feedlot

all the time. Its moments like these that

inspire Trowbridge to keep opening up the

farm gates. Theres nothing Id like better

than to bring every consumer to the farm,

the breeder says. Each year, one-by-one, hes getting a little closer to that than most

ever will.

Note to Reader: For a video overview of Trowbridge Angus Farms, visit https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=idz5RgFHJiY

Animal Welfare is a Top Priority for Americas Beef Producers Courtesy of: Facts About Beef

Animal welfare is a contentious and pas-

sionate issue, but most importantly, a num-

ber one priority for the dedicated farmers

and ranchers of the United States. The truth

is that farmers and ranchers are just like

you they care about providing the highest

standards of animal welfare for their live-

stock and are committed to preventing ani-

mal abuse.

Farmers and ranchers are quick to condemn

any type of animal abuse. Adam Navinskey,

a beef and crop farmer from Kansas, ex-

plained, When I see animal abuse on TV or

the Internet, it makes me wonder what is

wrong with these people? I dont under-

stand how someone can consciously abuse

an animal and I dont think any punishment

would be severe enough to make up for

what they did.

For all farmers and ranchers, like Adam,

there are a host of research-based stand-ards that farmers and ranchers adhere to

each day ensure their animals are well

cared for. Healthy animals are the key to

safe beef.

Many farmers and ranchers complete ani-

mal welfare programs which provide them

with the tools and education to ensure

proper cattle care. For example, the Beef

Quality Assurance (BQA) program offers up-to-date, scientifically-proven best manage-ment practices. In 2003, the BQA program

developed The Cattle Industrys Guidelines

for the Care and Handling of Cattle, making

it very clear that persons who willfully mis-

treat animals will not be tolerated. Feeding

and nutrition, health care, handling and

transportation are just a few of the areas

addressed by the code.

In the 1980s Dr. Temple Grandin, professor

of animal science at Colorado State Univer-

sity, and consultant to the livestock industry

on animal behavior, invented a now widely

used animal handling facility design known

as the Serpentine ramp, or S ramp. In an

effort to improve the handling of animals,

this curved, s-shaped ramp allowed reduced stress to livestock by taking advantage of

natural cattle behaviors. The S-ramp is just one example of a method that farmers and

ranchers use to abide by care and handling

codes, to ensure a high standard of animal

welfare.

Programs like BQA provide farmers and

ranchers with best practices on transporting

cattle by avoiding undue stress caused by

overcrowding, excess time in transit or im-

proper handling during loading and unload-

ing. While transporting cattle, farmers and

ranchers are careful to abide by the code

and sometimes they will even hire a live-

stock specialist to train other employees

how to properly handle cattle with quality

assured methods.

As animal caretakers, farmers and ranchers

are highly concerned about their livestock.

Their animals are their livelihood, and they

are committed to providing a comfortable,

safe environment throughout the beef

lifecycle.

An example of a serpentine ramp or S ramp developed by Dr. Temple Grandin

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden to-day announced a commitment by the U.S. De-partment of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize $5.6 billion over the next two years within USDA pro-grams and services that serve new and beginning farmers and ranchers. Deputy Secretary Harden also announced a new, tailored web tool designed to connect burgeon-ing farm entrepreneurs with programs and re-sources available to help them get started. Todays announcement is symbolic of the evolu-tion of USDAs efforts to better serve the next generation of farmers and ranchers. What began seven years ago with the recognition that the rapid aging of the American farmer was an emerging challenge, has transformed into a ro-bust, transparent, tech-based strategy to recruit the farmers of the future, said Harden. No matter where youre from, no matter what you look like, no matter your background, we want USDA to be the first stop for anyone who is looking to be a part of the story and legacy of American agriculture. The new web tool is available at www.usda.gov/newfarmers. The site was designed based on feedback from new and beginning farmers and ranchers around the country, who cited unfamili-arity with programs and resources as a challenge to starting and expanding their operations. The site features advice and guidance on everything a new farm business owner needs to know, from writing a business plan, to obtaining a loan to grow their business, to filing taxes as a new small business owner. By answering a series of questions about their

operation, farmers can use the sites Discovery Tool to build a personalized set of recommenda-tions of USDA programs and services that may meet their needs. Using the new web tool and other outreach ac-tivities, and operating within its existing re-sources, USDA has set a new goal of increasing beginning farmer and rancher participation by an additional 6.6 percent across key USDA pro-grams, which were established or strengthened by the 2014 Farm Bill, for a total investment val-ue of approximately $5.6 billion. Programs were targeted for expanded outreach and commitment based on their impact on ex-panding opportunity for new and beginning farmers and ranchers, including starting or ex-panding an operation, developing new markets, supporting more effective farming and conserva-tion practices, and having access to relevant training and education opportunities. USDA will provide quarterly updates on its progress to-wards meeting its goal. A full explanation of the investment targets, benchmarks and outcomes is available at: BFR-Commitment-Factsheet. Deputy Secretary Harden made the announce-ments during remarks to more than 60,000 attendees at the National FFA Convention in Lou-isville, Kentucky. The National FFA Organization is the largest youth organization in the United States, and focuses on preparing students for a wide range of careers in agriculture, agribusiness and other agriculture-related occupations. As the average age of the American farmer now exceeds 58 years, and data shows that almost 10 percent of farmland in the continental United

States will change hands in the next five years, we have no time to lose in getting more new farmers and ranchers established. Equally im-portant is encouraging young people to pursue careers in industries that support American agri-culture. According to an employment outlook report re-leased by USDAs National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and Purdue University, one of the best fields for new college graduates is agri-culture. Nearly 60,000 high-skilled agriculture job openings are expected annually in the United States for the next five years, yet only 35,000 graduates with a bachelors degree or higher in agriculture related fields are expected to be available to fill them. The report also shows that women make up more than half of the food, agriculture, renewa-ble natural resources, and environment higher education graduates in the United States. USDA recently released a series of fact sheets showcas-ing the impact of women in agriculture nation-wide. Todays announcement builds on USDAs ongo-ing work to engage its resources to inspire a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building market opportunities; extending conservation opportunities; offering appropriate risk manage-ment tools; and increasing outreach and tech-nical support. To learn more about USDAs efforts, visit the Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Results Page.

USDA Announces New Commitments To Help Build Up Next Generation Of Farmers And Ranchers

BY: PAUL TROWBRIDGE The view this month is not from the trac-tor seat but the shop floor. I am trying to come up with a way to recycle old pallets I guess my wording is wrong my first wife just stopped by the shop and informed me I was not recycling them but repurposing them. Anyway take a pallet put it on the floor and draw 2 lines from the top middle to the bottom outside corner one line on each side than cut along the lines and when you stand it up you have a wonderful four foot Christmas tree take the rest of the pallet and put in the wood stove to heat the shop while you try and fig-ure out how many of these Christmas trees you need to decorate your yard no problem if you make a mistake it all helps to keep

the shop warm. I am also repurposing old horseshoes I have ac-cumulated you can make just about anything your imagination can come up with from pumpkins to Christmas trees to wreaths to key hangers. The bees have been loving this great fall weather but as we know we still might have to pay for this gorgeous weather it is less than 26 weeks till spring but they could be very long weeks. While the ground is not frozen yet we have to mulch our parsnips and sal-sify so we can dig them in the spring we have left some carrots in the ground and mulched them also than if we get a break in the weather half way thru winter we will dig them for a real treat. Our chickens are winding down on their egg laying and

starting to molt every year is the same and as soon as the days start to get longer just like us they will start to perk up. Thx For Readen Paul P.S. Our lives or just like a wheel barrow it will not go anyplace unless we push it

Weve got a sick calf !

By Melissa Brewer, Communications Director, Certified Angus Beef LLC October, 2015

Caring for cattle can be rewarding work, even while it presents great challenges that make each day unique. Their health comes first, so you balance your days with a foundation of preventive practices and readiness to act quickly if anything starts to go wrong. Riding herd on brand reputation and issues management is not much different; it just takes constant vigilance and attention to the latest conversations.

You may think your day on the farm or ranch is going to be spent building fence, but when you check the herd on the way and see a sick calf, your focus changes. Immediately, you act to diagnose and treat, perhaps calling in the vet and considering if this is an isolated incident while doing all you can to nurse the animal back to good health.

The same kind of thing happens here as the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) brand communications team heads to the office with one intention, only to be deterred by the latest media coverage, riddled with misinformation about our industry or the brand. Take for instance a recent story by Consumer Reports about the safety of ground beef, leaving readers worried about beef that is conventionally raised. The story included helpful points like cooking to 160o F and washing hands, but it also suggested grass-fed and organic were safer and more sustainable, based on misinterpretations and details taken out of context.

Our day our week immediately changed course as we began to monitor wider media coverage and prepare facts we could share with our thousands of retail and restaurant partners to put the story into context and arm them with information to an-swer customer questions. We worked closely with other experts from the National Cattlemens Beef Association (NCBA) and the North American Meat Institute, just as you would consult your vet. Together, we sized up the situation, evaluated what tools to use (key messages, videos, infographics, statements from experts), and chose strategies for immediate and long-term responses.

We also began more intense monitoring of traditional and social media conversations to keep on top of what consumers were saying. Thankfully, the software and online world provides the tools we needed to watch conversations unfold in real time so we could respond quickly if necessary. It was a big story the day it broke, gaining immediate traction in the news before settling back to a simmer. Although its quiet on a back burner, we watch that pulse in case it rears up and we need to respond.

Days on the farm or at the CAB office arent always spent putting out fires, of course. Those underlying preventive strategies ensure good health as our communications team works to prevent or lessen the impact of unhealthy buzz. That takes proac-tive communication on the topics consumers have questions about today (think antibiotic resistance, hormones, genetically mod-ified feeds). As the worlds conversation goes on, we keep strategizing the balance we need to help all of our brand partners re-main ready for their day. For the most part, we work with others to tell consumers how beef is raised. For example, we support and rely on the multi-organization U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance and its FoodDialogues.com, a rich resource written especially for consumers who likely have never been on a farm. Several other proactive resources, like FactsAboutBeef.com and MeatMythCrushers.com, provide more technical information for a different audience, like our licensed foodservice and retail partners. Part of preparing for each days potential information challenges is knowing all the audiences and different messages that need to be conveyed. As your ranch grows, you have several generations and employees who bring different expertise and need different tools. At CAB, we think about each of our families of partners and how they overlap. All need to know how were dealing with an illness or topic, but each may all need to know something else, so they can best understand what it means to their role in marketing your beef.

Our messages to farmers and ranchers may differ a bit from what we say to our retailers and restau-rants, and all of those may differ just a little from what a consumer wants and needs to know. Thats OK. Its a good thing. But, it takes time, energy and strategy to work through those logistics before an issue hits and everything exists in the same digital world.

Cattle care isnt always easy, but its a rewarding key to your success. Constant vigilance and planning is critical in maintaining a healthy herd and a vibrant brand.

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Angus entries competed for top honors at the 2015 New York State Fair Angus Show, September 2 in Syracuse, N.Y. John Hausner, Dover, Pa., evaluated the 101 entries, which included 68 females, 20 bulls, 12 cow-calf pairs and one steer. WBB Minor 1524 claimed grand champion bull honors. W B B Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y., owns the April 2014 son of Boyd Signa-ture 1014. He first claimed junior champion. HWK Zaras Impression 2B was named reserve grand champion bull. Matthew Kelley, Cobleskill, N.Y., owns March 2014 son of Dameron First Impression that earlier won reserve junior champion. Kelleys Beauty 933 8B captured grand champion female and junior champion for Matthew Kelley, Cobleskill, N.Y. Shes an April 2014 daughter of Silveiras Style 9303. Kelsey Librock, Gasport, N.Y., claimed reserve grand champion female. LL Miss Lass is a June 2014 daughter of Hoover Dam and first won intermediate champion. WF Mr Curly won grand champion steer for Katharine Wesche, Shortsville, N.Y. He is an April 2014 son of Trowbridge Youngly 134. Windy Point Angus, Potsdam, N.Y., owns the grand champion cow-calf pair. P S Burgess 875 014 is a February 2010 daugh-ter of O C C Missing Link 830M. A March 2015 bull calf sired by TEX New Design 2729 completes the winning pair.

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Total number shown: 101 Judge: John Hausner, Dover, Pa. HEIFERS 68 Shown Junior Heifer Calf Champion: Lucky Lane Sasha 521 Exhibitor: Elizabeth Luckman, Barker, N.Y. Reserve Junior Heifer Calf Champion: WBB Miranda 105 Exhibitor: W B B Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y. Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Walbridge Elela 483 Exhibitor: Gunner Giles, Millbrook, N.Y. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Walbridge Blackbird 482 Exhibitor: Gunner Giles, Millbrook, N.Y. Intermediate Champion Heifer: LL Miss Lass Exhibitor: Kelsey Librock, Gasport, N.Y. Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer: WBB Candy Up 3884 Exhibitor: W B B Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y. Junior Champion Heifer: Kelleys Beauty 933 8B Exhibitor: Matthew Kelley, Cobleskill, N.Y. Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: WBB Candice 874 Exhibitor: W B B Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y. Senior Champion Female: Tullyfergus Beauty 343 Exhibitor: Tullyfergus Angus Herd, Lyons, N.Y. Reserve Senior Champion Female: WBB Scarra 3913 Exhibitor: W B B Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y. Grand Champion Female: Kelleys Beauty 933 8B Exhibitor: Matthew Kelley, Cobleskill, N.Y. Reserve Grand Champion Female: LL Miss Lass Exhibitor: Kelsey Librock, Gasport, N.Y. BULLS 20 Shown Junior Bull Calf Champion: WPA Design with Confidence Exhibitor: Windy Point Angus, Potsdam, N.Y. Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion: New Penn Hercules Ko-diak5225 Exhibitor: New Penn Farm, Truxton, N.Y. Senior Bull Calf Champion: Lucky Lane Bohannon 422

Exhibitor: Elizabeth Luckman, Barker, N.Y. Reserve Senior Bull Calf Champion: Tullyfergus Blackbeard 814 Exhibitor: Tullyfergus Angus Herd, Lyons, N.Y. Junior Champion Bull: WBB Minor 1524 Exhibitor: W B B Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y. Reserve Junior Champion Bull: HWK Zaras Impression 2B Exhibitor: Matthew Kelley, Cobleskill, N.Y. Senior Champion Bull: WPA Northern Pioneer 13086 Exhibitor: Windy Point Angus, Potsdam, N.Y. Reserve Senior Champion Bull: NONE Grand Champion Bull: WBB Minor 1524 Exhibitor: W B B Farm LLC, Alden, N.Y. Reserve Grand Champion Bull: HWK Zaras Impression 2B Exhibitor: Matthew Kelley, Cobleskill, N.Y. COW-CALF PAIRS 12 Shown Grand Champion Cow-Calf: P S Burgess 875 014 Exhibitor: Windy Point Angus, Potsdam, N.Y. Reserve Grand Champion Cow-Calf: B H C Blackbird 6132 Exhibitor: Walbridge Farm, Millbrook, N.Y., and Sorensen Fami-ly, Greenfield, Iowa STEERS 1 Shown Grand Champion: WF Mr Curly Exhibitor: Katharine Wesche, Shortsville, N.Y. GROUP CLASSES Produce of Dam: B H C Blackbird 6132 Exhibitor: Walbridge Farm, Millbrook, N.Y. Best Six Head: Kelleys Stock Farm, Camden, N.Y. Get-of-Sire: V D A R Really Windy 4097 Exhibitor: Tullyfergus Angus, Lyons, N.Y. Junior Get-of-Sire: V D A R Really Windy 4097 Exhibitor: Tullyfergus Angus Herd, Lyons, N.Y.

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Angus Association Announces New Genetic Condition

The American Angus Association was re-cently informed by Dr. Jon Beever, geneti-cist at the University of Illinois, that the American Simmental Association has ob-served a genetic condition, Oculocutane-ous Hypopigmentation (OH). The condi-tion is inherited as a simple recessive. Cattle affected by OH have eyes with irises that are pale blue around the pupil with a tan periphery. Their hair coats have a slightly bleached color. While some affect-ed calves have sensitivity to light, they are believed to be otherwise normal function-ally and physiologically. Dr. Beevers research indicates the source of the condition in the Simmental popula-tion was likely a commercial Angus cow that was a founder animal to a line of black Simmental cattle.

As part of his research, Dr. Beevers lab recently screened 1311 Angus bulls for the OH mutation. Of those, only one was iden-tified as a carrier of the mutation, Sir Wms Warrant, (AAA 9196894) born in 1978. In 1982, Warrant was identified by the Asso-ciation as a carrier of Heterochromia Irides (HI), commonly known as White Eye, based on abnormal calves sired by him. Although they are two separate genetic conditions, OH and HI exhibit many of the same characteristics. Based on current research and input from Dr. David Steffen, an expert on genetic conditions at the Uni-versity of Nebraska, the Association now concludes that the condition carried by Warrant is OH, not HI. Other animals pre-viously listed as HI carriers are under re-view. The American Angus Association is work-

ing with the University of Illinois to screen widely used Angus bulls as well as poten-tial carriers to determine the impact of the genetic condition. For a list of animals tested to date and their test results, please visit angus.org Updates to EPD/Pedigree Lookup please use article you can find at: http://www.angus.org/Pub/

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This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meat as being carcinogenic to humans and red meat as a probable carcinogen. Bacon has become the darling of the foodie world over the past couple of years, with bacon-flavoured popcorn, milkshakes and lollipops on the market, so does this new labelling mean that a package of bacon will be slapped with a warning sticker, and every hotdog will come with a side of medical ad-vice?

Although the overall risk of developing colorectal cancer is small, headlines citing an 18% increase in colorectal cancer risk from consuming one 50 g serving of processed meat per day (approximately one hotdog) have led to consumer concern in-cluding the (incorrect) assumption that eating 5 portions of processed meat would therefore lead to a 90% certainty of developing colorectal cancer. Lets examine the real risk. The average persons risk of developing colorectal cancer is approximate-ly 5%. If the WHO data suggesting an 18% increase in risk is correct, a daily 50 g serving of processed meat increases that risk to 5.9 % (an increase slight-ly less than 1 people per 100), of which between 0.65 5.4 people will survive for 5 years or more (depending on cancer stage at diagnosis). Despite the increase in meat consumption over the past

century (and therefore assumed increase in pro-cessed meat consumption due to changes in dining habits and food availability), the death rate from colorectal cancer has dropped over the past 20 years. Moreover, in media articles discussing the WHO announcement, there is no mention of miti-gating factors such as fruit and vegetable consump-tion. What happens if I eat 50 g of bacon within a huge salad with a side of oat bread, a meal high in dietary fibre, which is cited as having a protective effect against colorectal cancer? Or if I eat bacon after running five miles, given the role of exercise in preventing cancer? As with so many other health risks, its almost impossible to assess the impact of meat consumption in isolation.

Both alcohol and cigarettes are already listed as carcinogens by the WHO, yet how many people have actually forgone a glass of wine or pint of beer based upon the fear of cancer? By contrast, how many have cheerfully raised a glass to headlines stating that red wine may have beneficial health effects? Rather than health benefits, this announce-ment may reduce meat consumption by people who are most vulnerable to health complications from nutrient deficiencies (e.g. growing children, pregnant women and elderly people); not to men-tion the undoubted glee of anti-animal agriculture

groups who will welcome the gift of further ammu-nition against meat consumption.

As a cancer survivor, I am the last person to down-play the importance of minimising cancer risk. However, ultimately we will all die and almost eve-rything we do, from driving a car to choosing salad ingredients, carries some risk to health. Rather than the continuing mass of conflicting evidence, where every week a new article warns us about the latest cancer-causing drug/chemical/food; we need a balanced assessment of all cancer risks in order to make the best choices. I dont smoke and I have had less than 10 alcoholic drinks in the past 2.5 years, but bacon remains on my dinner menu to-night.

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Dry conditions are sparking wildfires across the nation reminding us all to take fire-safety seriously. There are easy precautions you can take to keep your livestock safe. Here is a handy fireproofing guide to help remind you of those often overlooked hazards.

Clean up Keep your barn tidy, uncluttered and clean. Clear your barn of piles of scrap lumber, empty feed bags, gasoline cans, etc. These items may not seem like a big deal but can be easily flammable.

Ban Smoking Make your barn a no smoking area. The tinniest ember from a cigarette can spark a fire in dry condi-tions. Enforce the ban by posting no-smoking signs in and around your barn.

Remove Flammables Dry conditions are hazardous enough without add-ed fuel. Store combustible materials (fuel, chemi-cals, paint and gas-powdered equipment) at least 50 feet from your barn.

Extension Cords

Extension cords are usually unavoidable in the barn, but they also have the potential to be a fire hazard. Try to use only heavy-duty models designed for outdoors and replace them if they become dam-aged or wires are exposed.

Circuit Overload Heat lamps and fans are an easy way to overload your circuit if you have too many plugged in at one time. Arrange them so they are being used as effi-ciently as possible, and disconnect whatever is not in use.

Enclose Bulbs Install wire or metal cages to cover light bulbs in overhead lights and heat lamps. This will keep your animal from accidentally breaking them. If possible, replace all of your barns bulbs with plastic-coated safety bulbs and be sure all the bulbs you are using are the correct wattage.

Manage Manure Manure is one of the most often overlooked fire hazards. Dont let it build up near your barn, as decomposing manure creates heat.

Manage Vegetation Vegetation is easy fuel for a fire. Keep all grass and weeds pulled or mowed down, especially in ex-tremely dry conditions. If possible, try surrounding your barn with gravel instead of plants or grass.

Install Fire Extinguishers Make sure your barn has at least one fire extin-guisher. Extinguishers can easily be kept right inside the door or in the feed room. It is important that everyone that is at the barn regularly knows how to use them too.

Enhance Your Address Many barns are located on rural roads that are not easily found or incorrectly mapped on GPS devices. Be sure that your street number is clearly visible from the road so that your local fire department can find you in case of emergency.

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The American Angus Association has begun to rollout an updated look to their AAA Login website. Taking a cue from the current look of smartphones and tablet devices, the login site hopes to be more user-friendly for any producer looking to access or submit data on their herd.

Gone is the Classic Menu page of multiple tabs that, in total, contained over 300 link options. Instead, the home login page has been broken down into six different categories or graphic buttons. (See Fig. 1) Pop-up descriptions for what can be found under each button are visible as the user hovers over a specific button.

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From the home login page, the Manage Herd button will likely be one of the more active options a producer will select. Clicking on this button takes the user to a set of nine graphic buttons that cover such categories as herd information, submission of registrations, transfers or performance data, DNA testing and results, AI and ET information or enrollment, and information for the MaternalPlus and AngusSource programs. (See Fig. 2)

Fig. 2

When submitting work online to the Association, the common buttons for use will be Registration/Transfers/Performance and DNA. If select-ed, either one will bring up another series of graphic buttons to select from that pertain to each specific topic. (See Figures 3 & 4) This extra level will allow the user to narrow in on the topic of their choice and get right to work. The actual submission screens in these areas have not changed; just how one might navigate to the area when compared to the Classic Menu.

Moving back and forth between the home login screen and the differ-ent levels of a category can be done without having to use the back button on your internet browser. As an example, looking again at Fig-

ures 3 & 4, there are clickable words Home and Manage Herd just above the top row of buttons. Clicking on either of these will take the user back to that level of menu button options.

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Looking back at the home login screen (See Fig. 1), the My Account button, allows the user to manage their login profile and password, view account balances and history of work in the office. The option to change preferences for registration certificate storage, invoices, and performance reports are also included in this area.

For producers who wish to communicate with American Angus through their login account, the home login screen has a button la-beled My Messages, which will connect with the Message Center. This popular feature has been available to producers in the login menu for over a year. Notices from the office are automatically sent out and appear in this area whenever work processes through the office. This includes notices from AGI regarding receipt of DNA samples or parent-age exclusion issues, suspense notices for work received in the office, and when purchased animals have been transferred into your invento-ry. Producers can easily reply to the message to clear up issues or send their own new messages when questions or additional requests arise.

The My Customers button allows a user to maintain a database of cus-tomers with their full contact information and sales history. This area also allows the producer to access information on the animals they have purchased into their herd as well as transferred out of their herd.

The Classic Menu button (previous look of tab menu feature) will be available for a limited time, should a producer wish to continue with that format as they learn to transition to the new format. It is encour-aged for users to give this new layout a try. Navigation of the updated website should be an easier task since the layout is broken up into cat-egories and uses the graphic buttons to illustrate a connection to what that area includes.

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Documents

NY Angus Angles Newsletter DECEMBER 2015 - online issue