2006 NILE Lowline Show - American Lowline Registry

President’s Column
The American Lowline breed of cattle is embarking
on its 10th year here in the United States in 2007. We
have used that time well. Today, our numbers overshadow those of the Australian and Canadian associations and we continue to grow. Lowline cattle born
naturally, embryo’s created to make more, and percentage cattle, all make up these vast numbers.
In the last 10 years, we have become a proven breed!
Our Registry works hard to keep up with the paperwork to register and transfer cattle. Our on-line herd
book is continuously being updated to make it easier
to perform your research. We have four major
Lowline shows and two or more Junior shows. The annual sale sponsored by the Registry
continues to break records every year. We have laid the groundwork for success and have
achieved every bit of it.
What will it take to continue this success into the next 10 years? To be successful we’ll need
to expand the herd here in the United States even more dramatically. Big shows, fitted cattle
and slick brochures are one thing, but in the next 10 years we’ll need to be producers of a
branded product – American Lowline Beef. Smaller cuts of quality beef for a premium price.
Some grass fed, some not. Whatever the market will dictate. Probably both!
Brand name recognition for Lowline beef. Much like the brown trucks of UPS, the purple
paint of Fedex, the golden arches of McDonald’s. That’s brand name recognition. As this
aging population reaches for smaller cuts of quality beef, we need them to associate that
small ribeye with the word “Lowline.”
It will be the percentage cattle that will bring us success in the next ten years. Percentage cattle have the potential to get our slaughter numbers up. There simply aren’t enough fullbloods
to do it.
We need to breed cattle for specific markets. Halfbloods or 3/4 bloods will probably be the
right size to do the job. But we need to background these cattle all the way to the end user.
Return home with the data and make improvements there.
It’s up to the Registry and its members to decide how we’re going to do this. Few of us can
afford to take on this amount of production and
marketing on our own, but what if we all put forth
the effort? What if we pooled our resources? What
if…? The possibilities are endless! Let’s leap into
the next ten years with the same momentum. Pave
the way for optimism by coming up with a brand
name recognized product we can all benefit from.
John Floyd
President ALR
On The Cover: Liam Albert Palaciox of Chatham
Ridge Lowlines, came all the way from New York to
Kansas City to participate at the American Royal
Livestock Show. Photo by Jim Spawn.
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The Lowline Ledger
Official publication of the American Lowline
Registry is published quarterly and mailed to
ALR members and interested parties.
ALR Board of Directors
President
John Floyd
1160 Fairways
Lebanon, TN 37087
615-541-2542 home
615-473-4286 cell
[email protected]
Vice President
Bill Goldsberry
4914 Lone tree Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
970-278-1118
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Shari Schroeder
9795 Bruns Road
Richmond, MO 64085
816-419-3514
[email protected]
John Reed
30217 110th Ave.
Brooten, MN 56316
320-346-2750
email: [email protected]
Eric Craig
W197 Hwy 50
Burlington, WI 53105
262-206-3802
[email protected]
ALR Office
1912 Clay Street
N. Kansas City, MO 64116
816-221-0641
usa-lowline.org
Don’t Miss
D E N V E R
Please consider this your personal invitation to come to Denver
January 8-10 for the Lowline events to be held in conjunction
with the National Western. Here are a few good reasons to
accept.
The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is one of the
largest and longest-running events in the U.S., if not the world.
In 2006, the NWSS celebrated its 100th anniversary. The 2007
event begins its second century. Professional rodeo competition, horse shows, livestock shows, stock dog competition,
demonstrations, exhibitions and big-name entertainment are all
on the schedule. Hundreds of thousands of participants and
spectators from around the world come together in Denver
each January. The National Western is something to see.
If you are interested in Lowline cattle, the National Lowline
Show will feature well over 100 head of fullblood, purebred
and percentage cattle. If you would like to compare Lowline
cattle from different bloodlines, different breeding programs
and different parts of the country, this is your opportunity.
They will be gathered together for you in Denver.
Want to learn more about Lowline cattle, the Lowline business, or the American Lowline Registry? Over 200 ALR attendees are expected, and within their ranks will be some of the
largest as well as the most experienced Lowline breeders, both
American and Australian. All the current ALR Board members
are expected and also most of the candidates in this year’s
election. Mingle with these folks and you can’t help but learn
something. The annual Membership Meeting will take place in
Denver, too, and those in attendance will be the best informed.
There's just no substitute for first-hand information.
The cattle offered in the National Sale are traditionally some of
the best to be found. If you are in the market for Lowline
breeding stock, don't miss this sale. Even if you just can’t
make it there in person, you can still participate via the
Internet. (See details elsewhere in this issue.) If you can be
there in person, you will have the maximum opportunity to
personally evaluate the animals offered before the sale begins.
Camaraderie. Fellowship. Friendship. When people who share
a common interest gather together, it is almost inevitable that
they will enjoy the experience. Lasting friendships and partnerships are born. Come meet and mingle with the people who
raise Lowline cattle.
LOWLINE CALENDAR
January 8-11,2007
101st National Western Livestock Show
American Lowline National Show and Sale
Denver, Colorado
January 8
6 p.m. Meet and Greet Board Candidates
7 p.m. Banquet
January 9 - National Lowline Sale - 1 p.m.
January 9 – Annual Meeting - Time TBD
Janaury 10 - National Lowline Show - 10 a.m.
There will be a junior show following the National Show.
Embassy Suites Hotel Denver - Aurora
4444 N Havana, Denver, Colorado 80239
Tel: 303-375-0400 Fax: 303-371-4634
$8,000 in Premium money.
The highest ever for American Lowline cattle.
NATIONAL SALE WEB CAST
By John Reed
For the first time, the National Lowline Sale will broadcast
live on liveauctions.tv. Liveauctions gives you the ability
to not only observe the sale, but to bid on cattle, live and in
real time. When viewing on highspeed internet, you can be
a part of the auction just as if you were sitting in the seats.
Liveauctions was utilized at the American Royal Lowline
sale and several animals were purchased via the internet.
Trucking is available to all corners of the US from the
National Sale, so you can sit in the comfort of your home
or office and purchase the Lowline cattle you need. The
sale staff will gladly assist you in making transportation
arrangements. In order to participate in the sale, you need
to pre-register on line and get a buyer number at
www.liveauctions.tv. It is recommended that you visit the
site well ahead of the sale to get familiar with the bidding
procedure. You should register at least a day in advance for
a bidding number. The staff at liveauctions is happy to
answer any questions you have by email. You can even ask
questions about individual cattle during the sale.
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NORTHERN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION
Billings, Montana
Percentage Females 2006
1st – GNS FELICITY 1S
2nd – GNS BLING BLING
3rd – MLC MOOBELL
4th – LCM BJ’S CASSIE
5th – BR EVA
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI and
Melanine Schroeder, Douglas, WY
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Mellott Lowlines, Carr, CO
LCM Farm Berthoud, CO
David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT
Percentage Females 2005
1st – COW CAMP LADY
2nd – BR KAY
3rd – COW CAMP GIRL
4th – COW CAMP LASS
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Champion Percentage Female:
GNS Felicity 1S
Genesis Livestock – Webberville, MI and Melanie
Schroeder – Douglas, WY
Res. Champion Percentage Female:
GNS Bling Bling
Genesis Livestock – Webberville, MI
Champion Percentage Cow Calf:
BR MISSY
David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT
Reserve Champion Percentage Cow Calf:
BR FANNY
David and Judy Colvin St. Ignatius, MT
Fullblood Females 2006
1st – WOOLOOMOOLOO Morgan
2nd – LAZY G SADIE
3rd – LTL LAFAYETTE
4th – LTL LOVELAND
5th – MLC ICE BUGG
6th – LAZY G BAILEY
7th – GNS BESS 3S
8th – RML MANDALAY
9th – RML SHIRAZ
Fullblood Females 2005
1st – GNS GLEN ELLEN 3R
2nd – LTL KEOTA
3rd – LTL LASALLE
4th – EZ FANCY PANTS 12R
5th – LTL GYPSUM
6th – LCM MISS BORCIE
7th – LTL LAJUNTA
Deeney Lowlines, Grass Range, MT and
Murrombong Pastorial, Yass NSW
Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA
Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
Mellott Lowlines, Carr, CO
Lazy G Lowlines Yelm, WA
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY
Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co. Loveland, CO
Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT
Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co. Loveland, CO
LCM Farm Berthoud, CO
Janine Johnson, Lochbuie, CO
Champion Fullblood Female:
GNS Glen Ellen 3R
Genesis Livestock – Webberville, MI
Reserve Champion Fullblood Female:
DLC Wooloomooloo Morgan
Deeney Lowlines – Grass Range, MT and
Murrombong Pastorial, Yass NSW
Percentage Bull 2006
1st – GNS PADDY
2nd – BRI LEITH’S SIR TANK
3rd – BRI LEITH’S SHEA
4th – BR RICHARD
5th – BRI LEITH’S SHAMUS
6th – ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD
Joe Deeney, Grass Range, MT
Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA
Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA
David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT
Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA
Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY
Percentage Bull 2006
1st – WYO DOC HOLIDAY
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Champion Percentage Bull:
GNS Paddy
Joe Deeney, Grass Range, MT
Reserve Champion Percentage Bull:
WYO Doc Holidy
Fullblood Bull 2006
1st – LAZY G BRUCE
2nd – BRI LEITH’S STORMKING
3rd – DL DUNDEAL
Fullblood Bull 2005
1st – RML TOP GUN
2nd – LCM KELVIN’S CHEVY
3rd – MR BONANZA 205R
4th – SC LAREDO
5th – MCR TEQUILA RAILLINK
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA
Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA
Deeney Lowlines, Grass Range, MT and
Murrombong Pastorial, Yass NSW”
Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY
LCM Farm, Berthoud, CO
Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA
Spur Cattle Co. Grass Range, MT
Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT
Fullblood Bull 2004
1st – LTL DURANGO
Lonetree Lowline Cattle, Loveland, CO
Champion Fullblood Bull:
LTL DURANGO
Lonetree Lowline Cattle, Loveland, CO
Reserve Champion Fullblood Bull:
LAZY G BRUCE
Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA
Get of Sire
1st – ABF FITZ S219
2nd – RML BLACK ICE
3rd – LB DOC 60K 98H
Produce of Dam
1st – David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT
2nd – Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA
Denver Belt Buckle Sponsorships
Due to the success and popularity of the custom-made trophy
buckle awards for the Grand Champions and Reserve Champions
at the National Show in 2006, they will be offered again for
2007. Anyone interested in sponsoring a belt buckle for the
2007 National Show please indicate such on the registration
form in this issue, or contact Eric Craig at 262-206-3802 or email him at [email protected]. The belt buckles are $300
each. Your name will be recognized for sponsoring the belt
buckle of your choice. Please act fast, there are only eight buckles being offered:
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• Grand Champion Percentage Female
• Reserve Champion Percentage Female
• Grand C hampion Percentage Bull
• Reserve Champion Percentage Bull
• Grand Champion Fullblood Female
• Reserve Champion Fullblood Female
• Grand Champion Fullblood Bull
• Reserve Champion Fullblood Bull
2006 NILE Lowline Show
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LTL Durango – Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, Colorado
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Grand Champion Fullblood Female
GNS Glen Ellen 3R – Dori Steckley, Webberville, Michigan
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Lazy G Bruce – Glen Chapman, Yelm, Washington
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DLC Woolloomooloo Morgan – Betty Deeney, Grass Range, Montana
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Paddy – Joe Deeney, Grass Range, Montana
Grand Champion Percentage Female
GNF Felicity 1S – Dori Steckley, Webberville, Michigan
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WYO Doc Holiday – Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, Wyoming
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female
BNS Bling bling – Dori Steckley, Webberville, Michigan
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For More Info Contact:
Gustavo Toro
936-870-3960
[email protected]
Black Bottom Lowlines
3741 Eastside Hwy
Stevensville, MT 59870
406-777-2584
Email: [email protected]
www.hawkhillranch.com
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LOWLINE LOGIC
By John Reed
A history lesson: For six decades of the 20th century the Hereford
breed was the undisputed king of beef breeds. Imported and used
to improve the native longhorn cattle, the Herefords were adaptable, hardy and survived on neglect. The polled gene was found
early in the breed’s history and the polled or muley cattle as they
were known were often condemned as “sports,” lacking the
“crown of the horns of purity.” Great selection pressure was put on
“breed type” especially the color pattern where good quality cattle
were often culled for being red neck, line backed, too much white
or not enough white. Selection pressure for cherry red or mellow
yellow depending on where you lived was more important than
most economic traits. In the meantime, breeders of polled
Herefords established their own registry. Initially, most cattle were
double registered in each association, but after years of discrimination from the horned Hereford breeders most polled breeders
dropped the Hereford registry and as the numbers of registered
horned cattle decreased, the polled breed became the fastest growing breed in America. Eventually, as the market for Hereford cattle declined, both associations found themselves in financial trouble. While the horned group survived due to a large cache of “old
money” made during the heyday of the breed, the polled group was
unable to maintain the programs and services that were added during it’s growth. Increased fees were countered by decreases in registries and transfers until eventually the breeds were forced to
merge and were again as they started nearly a century before.
In another case, the Angus breed has always had a red allele in its
gene pool. In the late 1800’s there were over 20 Angus registered
by the American Angus Association that were red in color. By
1917, the association voted to ban red cattle from the registry.
Eventually, breeders of red Angus started their own registry and
have become the fastest growing beef breed in the US.
Incidentally, the US is the only country where the red cattle are not
part of the country’s Angus registry. Even though the Angus breed
has become the most popular breed in the US, I don’t believe anyone on the board of the American Angus Association wouldn’t recognize how much of a benefit the red cattle would be to that association.
As perhaps the newest of over 80 beef breeds in this country, we
have the opportunity to learn from nearly 150 years of registered
beef breed history in the US. I hope the membership and board of
directors will take the opportunity to study the history, learn from
past mistakes and successes and build the future of the breed. The
efficiency and positive economic traits of the Lowline breed, in a
variety of sizes and colors has the potential to enter a variety of
markets. Lets not diminish that ability nor drive stakes between
breeders, but rather build on the diversity and the potential markets
the breed can service.
At Your Service
Eat Lowline Beef and Taste Why More People
Enjoy Our Steaks.
We have locker beef and individual USDA inspected cuts available
either grass-fed or corn-fed. All naturally grown (drug and additive
free). Also, half-blood and 3/4 blood open Lowline heifers for sale.
Sired by Nitro.
For prices contact:
Dwaine or Susan Umberger
Rosebud Beef Ranch
29297 346th Ave. • Herrick, SD 57538
605-775-2477 • [email protected]
Wyndham Farms
Registered Purebred and Percentage American Lowlines
For sale – Bred Half Blood Cows
Home of “CAMEO” fencing, inc
If you have any topics that you would like to have addressed in
Lowline Logic,
contact John Reed at 320/346-2750 or email: [email protected]
800-822-5426 www.cameofencing.com
Hammond, NY
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The most prepotent bull of the Lowline breed.
He has sired more Champions than any Lowline bull,
including two NWSS Get-Of-Sire winners.
Sparks
Grand Champion 2005 Iowa State Fair
Grand Champion 2005 American Royal
This son of Ponderosa will carry on his sire’s legacy.
One of Americas Oldest and Largest Lowline Herds, we can offer you Fullblood and Percentage Lowline Cattle of proven genetics. Other bloodlines include Brenton, Legacy and Quartermaster. We now have a large group of Fullblood and 3/4-blood bulls available ready for service.
Females available at all times. Semen and embryos from our elite herd bulls. Regardless of your location, we can arrange delivery.
Check out our Web Site at www.barjranch.com
Bar J Ranch
phone: 320/346-2750
30217 110th Ave
Brooten, MN 56316
email:[email protected]
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Welcome New ALR Members
Greg Alford
Waynesboro, VA
Heather Devermann & Mark Faulhaber
Field View Farms, Yorkville, IL
Kit & Deanna Pharo, Pharo Cattle Company,
Cheyenne Wells, CO
Michelle Tucker & Dorothy Napier
The Ranch Beyond, Clark, WY
David J. & Pamela J. Allen
Jindabyne, NSW
Marion Eash, West Side Lowlines
Nappanee, IN
Ray & Connie Pitts, El Rancho Rio
Bridgeport, TX
Gus Urban, KT Livestock, Surrey, ND
Jim and Alice Ammen, Montana Lowline Cattle Co.
Missoula, MT
Clarence H England, Stevensville, MT
Shannon & Angela Plocher
Misty Hollow Ranch, Corvallis, MT
Don & Judy Atchison
Judon's Lowlines, Glide, OR
Scott & Julie Fleming, Open Window Farms
Merrill, MI
Arthur Garutti, Crumpler, NC
Pat Avis, TLC Ranch
Mills, WY
John Potter, Spruce Grove Farm, Galien, MI
Mildred M Pratt, Pleasant Valley Lowlines,
Adairsville, GA
Gary, Terry & Jillayne Gilbert
Gilbert Lowline Ranch, Hermantown, MN
Heather Raab, Rochester, NH
Lloyd & Ann Barnett
Southern Oaks Ranch & Cattle Co, Mt. Juliet,
TN
Dean & Mary Goben, Bri Leith Farm,
Kennewick, WA
Abe M. Raber, Rolling Acres Cattle Co.
Baltic, OH
Jim Baron, Baron Cattle Co LLC
Lynden, WA
Chad & Tracy Golladay
Cheyenne Outlaw LLC, Cheyenne, WY
Mark & Becky Ramsey, Four R Farms,
Republic, MO
Shane, Poppe & Johnny Barrett
Bar P Cattle Co, Festus, MO
Paul Gotaas, Big Island Lowlines
Edmonton, AB
Brian C Randall, Wolf Haven Acres
Freeport, IL
Tim & Kate Baumgardner, Fern Wood Farm
Lanse, PA
John & Janet Griffiths, Double J Ranch
Logan, NM
Jane & Andrew Ristrom, Elandra Park Stud
Lang Lang Melbourne, VICT
Charles F Beaty, Jr.
Beaty's Crazy 5 Miniature Farm, Mooresville, NC
Bruce & Mary Jo Grill, Red Ridge Miniatures
Hot Springs, SD
Gerald Roach, Little Black Angus Ranch
Mekinock, ND
Tom & Mary Begley, Lake Breeze Farms
Cato, NY
Rod Hewitt, Dayspring Farm, Rockingham, VT
Dave & Heidi Roberts, Roberts Acres
Munith, MI
John & Sandra Walker
Walker Texas Ranch, Douglass, TX
Ted Warden, Jim Moody, & J Howard Moody
Smokey Mountain Ranch, Franklin, NC
Scott Wright, Rigby, ID
Sam & Dorothy Young
Little Ponderosa Ranch, Mt. Vernon, TX
Junior Members
Sky Battles, Strasburg, CO
Kaitlyn Craig, Burlington, WI
Brittiny Craig, Burlington, WI
Amy David, Pinedale, WY
Joe Deeney, Grass Range, MT
Brian Jo Derry, Boone, IA
Darby Dodd, Boone, IA
Amy Berridge, Hoof Prints Stable LLC.
Morral, OH
Gary & Debbie Hickman
Hah Cotton Farm LLC, Flippin, AR
Cletus J. Bissell, Delta, CO
Ernest Hochstetler, Crossroad Lowlines
Milford, IN
Greg & Iwana Boggs
Indian Springs Cattle Co, Bushland, TX
Tim & Diane Jackson
Tex-Cess Lowline Angus Beef, Manor, TX
Milo E. Bontrager, Bonduel, WI
Eric & Jackie Jensen, Pillager, MN
Misty L. Bradshaw
Lazy B Miniature Cattle Co, Paradise, UT
Russ Johnson/Beth Sterling
Lucky Gem Lowlines, Meridian, ID
Craig & Anne Brewer, RRR Lowlines
Lancaster, SC
Judith Jones, Seven Oaks Ranch
Sulphur Springs, TX
Greg Or Thrissia Brower, Brow-Er Patch Farm
Macon, MO
Jim Kosloski, West Branch Lowlines
Milaca, MN
Dr Edwin Robertson, Haymaker Farm
Harrogate, TN
Dayna Dodd, Boone, IA
Charlie Fitzgerald, Boone, IA
Ashlyn Floyd, Lebanon, TN
Josh Robinson, Robinson Land & Cattle Co.
Loveland, CO
Tim & Tammy Robison, TR'S Lil' Cattle Ranch,
Checotah, OK
Christopher Floyd, Lebanon, TN
Andrea Gates, Creston, IA
Anna Jean Gates, Creston, IA
Timothy & Ruth Rose, Winlock, WA
Dennis Bruce, Bruce Investment Group, LLC
(BIG), Westlake, OH
Geoff & Nina Buttsworth
Amberfield Lowline Stud, Greenmount, QLD
Jeff Canterbury, Big Kahuna Cattle Co.
Petersburg, IL
D Caraway, J Chastain, & D Christensen
3 C Cattle, Blairsville, GA
Daniel Manville, Open A Bar 2 Ranch LLC
Lyman, NE
Robert & Debbie Mason
Daniels Switch Cattle Co, Carthage, TX
Galen and Joann McCune
Great Plains Genetics Inc., Mooreland, OK
Brian & Nancy McFaul, Powerline Farm
Chardon, OH
James and Tammy McNulty, Burlington, WY
Dora Caywood, Happy Hills Lowline
Sherman, TX
Jason Meade, Triple Mag Livestock
Marsing, ID
Lee & Duncan Charlton, Ironbridge Farm
Manor, TX
Verne & Suzanne Montana
Quiet Valley Farm, Weedsport, NY
E Wayne Colette, Keyhole Lowline
Brighton, CO
Karen Mugnier, Grandy, MA
James Cotten, Silver Creek, GA
Paul & Debra Dannen, Hampton, IA
Ashlyn Hansen, Hampton, IA
Mike Saunders, Leipers Creek Valley Farm
Columbia, TN
Katelyn Hansen, Hampton, IA
Mary Schendel, Cimarron Lowlines
Olathe, CO
Nick Harrison, Paton, IA
Mervin & Christina Scott, Dorchester, ON
Janine Johnson, Lochbuie, CO
Mary & Les Shannon, Shannon Lowlines
Eastlake, CO
Jason Mckenzie, La Center, WA
Trevor Smith, Big Valley Cattle Co, Kiowa, CO
Jacob Murray, Muskogee, OK
Jake, Taylor, Justin, Troy & Jenny Smith
Smith Farms, Palermo, ND
Heidi Murray, Diamond Double H
Cheyenne, WY
Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Assoc,
Crockett, TX
Jeff Nation, Ogden, IA
Joseph W Nauer Jr, Hampton, MN
Rich & Cheryl Sponaugle
Mountain Breeze Farm, Lewisville, TX
Isaiah Noelck, Hampton, IA
Troy Stafford, Stafford & Associates Inc.,
Bartlesville, OK
Matt Reinken, Reinken Cattle Company
Boone, IA
Peter & Jeanette Stebbins
Ardrossan Lowline Stud, Princetown, VICT
Cole Rickert, Albert Lea, MN
Reed Shockley, Bloomfield, IA
R W Muller, Spartanburg, SC
Reginold W Cummins, Pukwana, SD
Celina Goben, Kennewick, WA
Esther Harry, Lazy G Ranch, Oakville, WA
Pat Cavness, Blue Mule Ranch
Lampasas, TX
James & Amy Crawford, Prime Lowline
Ukiah, CA
Nathan, Matt, Chad, Nading, Elliott Sage
NMC Lowlines, Lamont, IA
Ian Goben Kennewick, WA
Kenneth Kriner, St Mary's, GA
Chuck Krowczyk, Arvada, CO
Dennis & Jane Bujnoch, Katastrophe, Ltd.
Boerne, TX
Alizabeth Gates, Creston, IA
John & Melissa Russo, A Small Farm LLC
Landgrove, VT
Dale & Tracy Murray, Flammin 4M Farm
Muskogee, OK
Joseph & Sarah Nauer
Nauer Farms Lowline Angus, Hampton, MN
Michelle Olgers & Todd Hawks
Old Dominion Lowlines, Sutherland, VA
Larry Steele and Gary Gossard
Windy Acres Lowline Cattle, Britton, MI
Bailey Skinner, Milliken, CO
Brad & Serena Stieg
Mountain View Lowline Cattle Co., Fruita, CO
Stacey Slaughter, Cow Camp Ranch
Laramine, WY
Floyd & Georgia Stutzman, Stutzman Ranch
Wenatchee, WA
Rex Slaughter, Diamond Double H
Cheyenne, WY
Rick Swandal, Wilsall, MT
Noah Standley, Lenox, IA
Douglas Darling, Altoona, IA
Rick And Cindy Peterson, Madras, OR
Eric A. Taylor, Albion, MI
Megan Kate Standley, Lenox, IA
Robert & Beverly Pettie, Short Row Farms
Mobile, AL
Sarah & Felix Tornare, Milagro Ranch LLC
Carbondale, CO
Jamie Marie Tummons, Gallatin, MO
Roelf & Glennister DeKoning, Glencoe, SA
Corlis Lee Dees, III, Shelbyville, IN
Joel Wilson, Boone, IA
George & Leslie Deines, Idaho Falls, ID
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The Junior Corral
By Bill Goldsberry
Congratulations to all the junior members who either participated at the Kansas City Royal or at the N.I.L.E. in Billings,
Montana. Unfortunately I was unable to be at two places at the
same time but was told there was a lot of participation in K.C.
Those juniors who showed at Kansas City were hopefully educated to the rich history and the prestige of the Kansas City
Royal. I was told of one young junior who walked a two year
old bull through the sale ring (this won't happen in most
breeds). Hope the experience was memorable and the Lowline
breed has found more young supporters.
At the N.I.L.E. (Northern International Livestock Expo) there
were junior showmanship classes held and attendance was
especially appreciated and new faces are always a treat.
Those juniors from the Northwest knew how to show cattle
walking away with two of the three showmanship championships. The senior Showmanship class was very competitive
consisting of ten juniors testing their skills and impressing the
judge. Looking forward to seeing these talented show people
at the National Western Stock Show.
The N.I.L.E. Junior showmanship class results are as follows:
Senior Champion:
Intermediate Champion:
Junior Champion:
Pee-Wee Champions:
Ester Harry
Celina Gobin
Bailey Skinner
Shea Johnson & Jalyn Dodd
Thank You to all who participated and a special thanks to
Rocky Mountain Lowlines for sponsoring all the
Championship coats and trophies for the Pee-Wees.
The next show is one no junior member should miss. Yes, we
are talking about the 101st National Western Stock Show in
Denver. We are expecting the largest turnout of cattle and
junior members to date. The prize to the talented Champion of
their class is a belt buckle custom made by Montana
Silversmiths. This is an elite donation made by the most generous, youth-conscious Lowline breeders in America who
truly know what the future has to hold and who will be steering the wheel. I personally ask to the Champions who relieve
one of these buckles to drop a note in the mail showing your
gratitude to the sponsor who made your experience so memorable. Some day you may be on the giving end and a thank
you goes a long way.
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Special Thanks to the following ranches and people who have
made this possible:
Amy Goldsberry & Dana Sekich (coordinators)
Southside Stables – sponsor of the Senior Buckle
Spring Creek Ranch – sponsor of the Novice Buckle
Lakeville Lowlines – sponsor of the Intermediate Buckle
Topline Lowlines – sponsor of the Junior Buckle
As well as all the generous folks who sponsored the Pee-Wee
buckles. Hopefully all contributors will be in attendance to see
the happiness they have brought to our youths.
National Western Junior showmanship classes will be held
immediately following the open show starting with the
Seniors. Please check in with Dana Sekich, Amy Goldsberry,
Beth Sterling or myself for enrollment in the Junior
Showmanship Classes.
We all have a special gift this year with the presence of two
junior Australian members who will be on the fitting crew for
Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co. This was made possible by a
sponsorship from Lonetree to bring a youth over for a unique
experience and an opportunity to participate in an American
style cattle show. ALCA (Australian Lowline Cattle
Association) was so appreciative of the jesture they they felt
inclined to sponsor another junior member to participate and
requested that this opportunity become an annual trade of
Juniors. Its a great time to be a member of the American
Lowline Registry junior program. The young man's name is
Shannon and the young lady's name is Jillanta. Stop by the
Lonetree pen and pull up a chair and share some stories and
learn about our neighbors from overseas.
If we all continue to do our part this junior program will be
second to none and the envy of all other cattle breeds.
Thank You sponsors for making my 2006 position as Junior
Show Committee Chairman one of the most inspiring opportunities of my life.
Respectfully,
Bill Goldsberry
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Colombo Park
Elandra Park
Alcina
J251
Grand Champion Female 2006 Royal Sydney
Show. We are pleased to have purchased this
exceptional heifer. Also Aria, class winner
2006 Melbourne Royal Show (full blood sister
to C.P. Zeffirelli and half sister to Artusi). Aria
was just named Supreme Lowline Exhibit at
the Geelong Royal Show.
The most famous cow in Australia. Forty percent of her offspring have been grand champions and her name appears in the breeding of
many other champions. We are proud to have
an own daughter and several grand daughters.
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Keimoi
Monte Allegro
Artusi
Every superior stud farm has at least one
Keimoi cow in their breeding herd. Foundation
members, known for their excellence. We are
fortunate to have one of their foundation bred
cows and several heifers in our herd.
Grand Champion Bull 2006 Royal Sydney
Show. Monte Allegro is known for their long
record of outstanding bulls. Artusi is their latest editon. We are pleased to add his genetics
to our Australian line.
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Registration Tips
By Sharon Bosley
The rules for registration of Lowline cattle with the American
Lowline Registry are some of the strictest in the industry. This is
especially true of fullblood cattle, which require DNA parent verification. The intention behind these rules is a herd book of the
utmost integrity. A certificate of registration issued by the
American Lowline Registry means that high standards have been
met. An unfortunate side effect, it is neither easy nor fast to
maintain these high standards.
American Lowline Registry
By The Numbers...
The ALR is having another record year!
Here are the totals as of press-time:
Membership
The following advice is intended to make your registrations flow
through processing as quickly and smoothly as possible. Nearly
all registration delays are caused by an omission or error by the
applicant.
For fullblood, purebred and percentage:
1) Read over the rules and refresh your memory. Even if you've
been registering Lowline cattle for years, it can't hurt you to
brush up. If you're new, it's a must. You can't comply with what
you don't know. The current Rules of Registration document is
only 2 1/2 pages long, so it's not a whole-day project by any
means. Please, review the rules, you'll be glad you did.
Fullblood registrations and DNA:
1) There is some helpful information regarding DNA posted in
the Member Resources section of the web site.
356
Junior members:
51
Total Members:
407
Fullblood Bulls:
594
Herd Book
2) An A.I. certificate should accompany the registration application when the applicant is not the owner of the sire (at the time
the calf to be registered was conceived). One per calf. Even if it
was natural mating (In that case, the A.I. certificate serves as a
breeding certificate). IF you bought a bred cow or cow with calf
at side, AND this information was properly reported by the seller
on the transfer, AND the seller owned the sire, you can attach
your "breeding service record" report to the application instead of
an A.I. certificate.
3) Fill out forms completely, including signature and date. When
required information is left blank, registrations and transfers are
unnecessarily delayed. It is a very common oversight to leave
the breeding information a total mystery on the transfer of a
female. If she was not exposed, take a second to put down a
check mark to indicate "open". If she was exposed or has a calf
at side, be sure this information gets recorded on the transfer.
This will eliminate headaches later on when the buyer (i.e. your
customer) tries to register calves.
Adult members:
Fullblood Cows:
1,039
Purebred Bulls:
55
Purebred Cows:
188
Percentage Bulls:
203
Percentage Cows:
2,195
Herd Book Total: 4,274
Lowline Ledger Display Advertising Rates
The Lowline Ledger is mailed to all ALR members, plus
those who have inquired about the breed. If you want to
reach the greatest number of interested potoential buyers,
consider placing an ad in the next editon.
Rates are for camera-ready artwork. If you need help
designing an ad, give the office a call at 816-221-0641.
Deadline for the Spring 2007 issue is February 1, 2007.
2) The fastest turn-around time on registering fullblood cattle is
achieved by including the DNA sample right along with the registration application. Any ALR member may request a supply of
FTA cards and needles to have on hand and collect DNA samples
at their convenience. There is no charge for these supplies.
Ad Size
Member
Rate
Prepaid
Nonmember
Prepaid Rate
Biz Card
$30
$25
$40
1/4 Page
$60
$50
$75
3) DNA testing of fullblood Lowlines is intended to verify
parentage. DNA is not a substitute for careful management of
breeding-age cattle and good record keeping. It is intended to
verify what is known, not figure out the unknown.
1/2 Page
$100
$75
$125
Full Page
$150
$125
$200
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The ALR Welcomes Junior Members and Shows!
By Dana Sekich
The American Lowline Registry is pleased to announce that not
only is the registry quickly growing, it is also adding some exciting Junior Lowline Shows for our Junior Members 21 years of
age and younger. Since this is new to our Registry, we thought
we would help explain what the difference is and what to expect
at shows as a Junior Member.
We currently have the Mid-Western Regional Junior Show,
which is for Juniors only. Junior members have the opportunity
to show their animals and compete against other Juniors. Junior
members are also encouraged to compete at our National and
Open shows as well, although they will compete against adult
members. Whether Juniors are competing and showing at a
Junior or Open show, the judge will judge the animal in its specific class against the other animals in the class, not the showman. With this said, it’s still very important that the showman do
his/her job by properly presenting the animal.
When showing, you need to know your animal’s strengths and
weaknesses so you can emphasize those strengths to the judge.
Examples of showing your animal correctly are:
• Knowing the correct set-up during the different views by the
judge.
• Knowing how to show length and depth in your animal.
• Showing clean lines.
• Knowing how to keep your animal quiet and alert so that the
judge can adequately and fairly judge the animal.
Showmanship is a class that is included in all of our Junior
shows. These classes are divided into age groups. These classes
are judged primarily on the member showing and his/her ability
to present and handle the animal. The judge will observe the way
the junior showman handles, shows and cares for his/her animal.
These classes are more intense for the showman and he/she
needs to be adequately prepared. Some examples of what is
expected are:
• First impressions are everything! The showman needs to be
clean dressed with a professional look.
• An appealing and pleasing disposition by the showman at all
times, especially when the animal is not cooperating.
• A quick smile and good eye contact with the judge will help the
showman look more confident and pleasant.
• Optimum cleanliness and condition of the animal-appearing
healthy, proper weight, shiny coat, etc.
• How to move around the animal while the judge is evaluating
the showman and the animal, as well as what is expected and
when (i.e., re-brushing your animal after the judge has touched it,
etc.)
Teeny Weenies (age 4 and under) may be asked, “What is the
name of your animal? Is your animal a boy or a girl?”
Pee Wee (age 5-8) may be asked, “What is your animal’s birth
date? Is your animal a bull or a heifer?
Juniors (age 9-13) may be asked, “What percentage Lowline is
your animal? What do you feed your animal?
Intermediates (age 14-17) may be asked, “Where are the hooks
and pins? How long is the gestation period?
Seniors (age 18-21) may be asked, “What is the gestation period
of an implanted embryo?
It’s very important to know all of the parts of the animal (especially the older groups) since these are the most commonly asked
questions.
Finally, be prepared to answer the hardest question of all, “What
are the strengths and weaknesses of your animal?” DO NOT be
generic with this answer (i.e., it needs a bigger butt) as this may
be the difference between a Champion and a Grand Champion!
These Junior shows are intended to assist our Junior Members to
learn not only how to show their animals, but to also learn what
is desired in the Lowline breed. We hope that they will continue
to show and compete effectively at our National and Open shows
as they outgrow their Junior status, although many of our Juniors
already to a superb job competing at this level; and to eventually
become knowledgeable and respected breeders!
For additional information or if you have questions concerning
showing or fitting of your animals, please contact
Bill Goldsberry
4914 Lone tree Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
Ph: 970-278-1118
[email protected]
We look forward to meeting all of our Junior Members at the
upcoming shows. Good luck!
Many judges will question the showman to ensure their knowledge and whether they are showing their own animal. These
questions vary depending on the age group.
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Candidates for ALR Board of Directors
Jerry Adamson
I’m asking for your support to be
seated as a member of the Board of
Directors of the American Lowline
Registry. I feel my lifetime of experience in the cattle business qualifies
me to be a valuable asset in moving
the Lowline breed forward.
As we speak, our commercial cattle business is using over 300 head
of Lowline and Lowline influenced
cows in our operation. We have
“rock solid” proof that Lowline and
Lowline influenced cattle have a
place in our cattle industry in this country. We have collected
feedlot data on our Lowline cattle, we have collected weaning
weights on our Lowline cattle, and we have raised and shown
champion Lowline cattle at the Denver Stock Show. In short, we
have been involved in all aspects of the business.
I’m a past president of the Sandhills Cattle Association, a
recipient of the “Cattleman of the Year” award presented annually by the Nebraska Cattleman’s Association and a recipient of
the “Commercial Cattleman of the Year” award presented annually by B.I.F. I am the only Nebraskan to ever be honored with
this award. I am past president of the Valentine Rural High
School Board with 16 years of service. I presently serve as
Cherry Country Commissioner.
In closing, I truly feel the Lowline breed is on the move and
I’m willing to devote time and energy to see it happen.
Eric Craig
I have been breeding and raising cattle for 18 years now. I know that is
just a drop in the bucket for most
cattlemen, however of the 18 years I
have been blessed with a gift in
understanding what it takes to breed
and raise the good ones. After graduating college in 1993 with a degree
in Business I pursued a living in
farming. I wanted to take my love
for the outdoors and animals and
look for something that would combine the two and low and behold
farming was the answer. The degree has helped me with the
overall picture and have had to learn the rest along the way. I
have had many incredible mentors that have given of their time
and knowledge to help me understand what it takes in this business. Ever since I first stumbled across this breed of cattle at the
1997 National Western Stock Show in Denver I knew that this
was the breed of cattle that the industry was looking for. Since
our first purchase in 1998 of a fullblood female and embryos in
1998 I have never looked back. I have been a part of many different breeds of cattle and the Lowlines have exceeded anything
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that I could of imagined in the way of beef cattle.
I have shown and displayed the Lowlines at many of the shows
held here in the US. I was also fortunate enough to visit Australia
in 1999 to see first-hand what this breed was all about. During
that visit I had the pleasure of meeting several different breeders.
From this I have been able to see a wide variety of Lowline cattle
which has helped me establish some of the best lines of genetics
in the world. I am not in this breed to make a quick penny and
get out, I believe that everyone deserves to have the most in life
and that is why I have chosen to do the things that I do in life. I
have been blessed time and time again in this breed and would
like to thank everyone who has ever supported me. The relationships that has been established since being apart of this breed
have been very instrumental in my life.
I feel strongly about this breed and will continue to as long as I
am able. I have enjoyed serving as a board member and would
like to continue doing so. I feel that my experience in livestock
production and marketing can continue to take the Lowline breed
to new heights. I have been pleased to serve on the board now
for six years and would be honored to get elected again to carry
this breed further into the future.
John Floyd
My name is John Floyd and I am
running for re-election to the Board
of the American Lowline Registry.
A little background on myself: I live
in Lebanon, Tennessee, 25 miles
east of Nashville. I have three kids,
50 head of Lowline cattle, and have
attended more than 20 Lowline
shows. I’ve been a Lowline breeder
since 1996 and have worked hard to
promote the breed whenever possible. My children started showing
Lowline cattle as a 4H project back
in 1998.
Accomplishments: I was elected to the Board almost six years
ago. For the last two years, I was elected President. I am not
alone on the Board. As President, my main focus was to take an
Association that was controlled by a few to one more like we
have today. Structured committees taking responsibility to get
the job done. Each committee has a task to do, advises the Board
of their progress and completes the task. Our breed is evolving
and so must we.
Hot topics: Lowline Ledger – vast improvements in the last
two years. We’ve taken a small publication one very large step
forward in advertising and content. Recently we’ve made adjustments to get it out to you in a timely manner, however some editions are hampered by show information not being announced
beforehand. This is vital data we need to tell you about. I hope to
see “classifieds” added in the future.
Treasury: We have ALWAYS been in the black. In fact, today
we have assets over $63,000. Plenty of cushion in case of a cou-
ple of down years. Good management and cost control have gotten us this far. Two ways to go here: reduce the fees to the membership or add more value to your membership, i.e. on-line herd
book improvements, new web site, more advertising of the breed.
On-line herd book: It took some education on my part on how
the data transfer works to get this done. I’m a believer in making
this project a focal point of our association. All the data anyone
needs to review Lowline cattle is right there in front of them. I
vote to make this as user friendly as possible and support the
costs associated with getting it there.
Web Site: We’ve grown pretty fast in the last few years and
have added and adapted our web site to fit. Kind of like adding
an addition to your home, but we’ve done a LOT of additions. I
think now is the time to start anew. We’ve got the money and
resources to make our web site the BEST out there. It has been
suggested that we send emails to provide the newest information
to our members. I have two other organizations sending these to
me now. It’s a great way to keep everyone informed – more
added value to you, the member.
DNA and certificates: Now this is a hot topic. Why does it take
so long to get a certificate? I know the process, I know the time
involved, and I know some of us don’t fill out the applications
correctly. This is our number one agenda item for the Board
when we meet in January at the National Western Stock Show.
American Lowline Registry: For the last three years I have
heard rumors of someone else starting an association because
“they can do better.” Well, let me tell you, it takes a lot of work
to have four successful National Shows, two Junior shows, and a
National Sale that breaks records year after year. We’re not
lucky, we have worked hard to make it happen. I’ve been on the
Board to ‘make it work’ for all of us. I think our success speaks
for itself.
I ask you to vote for me in January for three final years.
Robert Mark Hoyle
I am 44 years old. Born and raised in
Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on a
small Angus and sheep farm.
Education: NCSU, B.S. 1984, School
of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
M.D., Chapel Hill, 1988.
Occupation: general and vascular surgeon, Dallas, TX
Single, 4 children.
Years in Lowline business: 2
Ranch: Two Rivers Organic Ranch,
Bennington, OK. 2,700 acres, USDA
certified organic. Raise Lowline
Angus, purebred Murray Grey, and organic and non-organic
commercial cattle. Raise some sheep as well. Currently, over 50
fullblood and 100 percentage Lowline cattle.
Have exhibited Lowlines at Grazefest in Mississippi and grass
genetics conference in Kearney, Nebraska.
Recently elected Vice President of the Southwest Lowline Angus
Breeders Association. My goal is promotion of the breed, not
only to fullblood breeders, but especially to commercial cattlemen. I would like to show commercial cattlemen that by using a
percentage or fullblood Lowline bull, they can downsize their
cattle in order to have more efficient, cost-effective cattle that
require less feed or forage. The value of our bulls will increase
when we can prove this to the commercial cattleman.
The Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Association is planning an Internet Ebay-type auction next fall for fullblood and percentage cattle. I am in charge of the auction committee and will
be sending out details in our first newsletter, along with a membership application form. If elected I will seek out opinions from
many different breeders in all parts of the country when issues
arise.
Dori Streckley
A while back, John Floyd sent me an
email with some important questions, seeking my opinion. With his
permission, I have reprinted them
here for your information. I have
shortened some of the answers so as
not to take up the whole Ledger with
my information. I think my
answers/opinions will give good
insight to my concerns for the
American Lowline Breed:
John: There are 54-inch Lowlines in
the country today. Fullbloods. Do
you think we ought to limit the size of cattle or in some way keep
the integrity of the original breed? If so how can we do that?
Dori: I'm not in favor of mandatory height requirements. I’ve
seen other livestock with such requirements and it invariably
leads breeders to focus on SIZE alone to the detriment of the
good beef cattle qualities we should concentrate on. I believe that
our DNA requirements are still the best way to insure integrity in
the breeding of the fullbloods. I would have no problem reminding, in writing if necessary, the members that we, as the Registry,
can and will re-DNA any individuals that are suspect. I believe
that the high prices we are still receiving for our cattle are being
paid by people who “want” smaller cattle. I’m not sure the same
high prices would be paid across the board for 54” cattle.
John: What would be your suggestions on how to improve our
electronic means of communication with the membership?
Dori: I mentioned when I was a Director, and still believe, that
we have a need for such electronic communications. We have
come a long way with the improvement in the website, the
recently upgraded electronic herd book, and the ability to email
(and get a response from) the ALR. Still, I would encourage
better management of the website, a dedicated person to answer
email inquiries to same, and ability to run ads on the site on a
special page. I also believe the ALR should still consider sending
the Ledger electronically to all who have email addresses.
Anyone else could request it be sent by traditional mail. With the
growth of membership we are seeing, this would be a significant
savings in postage for the Registry. Allowing and promoting ads
(not free) on the website, will drive more people to the site as
well as being an aid to members in marketing with little effort by
the ALR.
John: What do you think of the Red Lowlines?
Dori: When they first “reared their little red heads” I was somewhat worried. Now, there are DNA verified red fullbloods. On
one hand, it seems to me that Lowlines “should be” black. On the
other hand, I am genetics knowledgeable enough know that the
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reds are probably legitimate. I have talked to others, particularly
some people involved heavily in the Angus breed, and the overriding feeling seems to be that they should be welcomed to the
breed as long as they conform to all the same rules/requirements
of the blacks. Interestingly, several Angus breeders said they
thought it was a mistake that the American Angus Association
didn’t embrace the reds when they first came on the scene.
John: Do you think board members should attend two or more
shows a year to promote the breed?
Dori: I surely think that Board members should attend as many
shows and activities as possible. Just by being a Board member,
one would think they would have the desire to be “out there.”
On the other hand, I know from experience that it isn’t always
possible to travel across the country several times each year. I
can’t speak for others, but I operate my farm completely by
myself with no employees. So, when I go away, aside from the
$50/day to board my herd of dogs, I have to line someone up to
come in and check the cattle. Then, factor in fuel for driving, airline tickets if the time doesn’t allow a casual two or three day
drive across the country, motel rooms, etc., etc, and it can be
very prohibitive to do that too often! I know that some other
organizations offer a stipend to Directors who travel to several
meetings per year. With our increasing membership, cattle, and
director duties, along with increasing revenue at the ALR, maybe
something like that would be fair. I think that if the Board “mandates” attendance at a certain number of functions per year, a
stipend will become a requirement. I would also like to add that I
would favor monthly communication between Board members
either by conference call or an internet “chat.” Even if there are
no burning issues to address, I believe that when long periods of
time go by it’s easy to put ALR concerns aside. I also realize that
if directors don’t voice concerns to everyone on the board, rather
than to just a couple, the “issue” being discussed takes on a life
of its own. I know we all have other lives that don’t necessarily
revolve around Lowlines, but if we’re willing to serve, I think it
necessitates a little more consistent time on our parts. About
Dori: Graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in
Animal Husbandry. Has raised cattle, in one form or another, for
over 25 years. Got serious about cattle when I moved to
Wyoming in1991. Currently raising Lowlines in Michigan on a
small farm. While in Wyoming, I was a member of the
Wyoming Stockgrowers Association, the Wyoming Angus
Association, the Wyoming Beef Cattle Improvement
Association, and the American Angus Association. I appreciate
the several markets for Lowlines including small farms, grass
based programs focusing on raising and marketing premium
beef, commercial cattle raisers using Lowline genetics to introduce hybrid vigor and small birthweight calves to the program,
and pet cattle owners who just love Lowlines for their gentle
natures and small size. I strongly believe that one of our most
important duties as Directors and policy makers of the ALR is to
insure the integrity of the breed. That may mean random DNA
tests, communication with questionable programs, and/or whatever it takes to stay on top of any efforts to change this breed. I
also favor better relations and communication with the
Australian Lowline Cattle Association and a possible reciprocity
agreement with the Canadian Association regarding registration
of all of our cattle. The ALR has come a long way in a constant
evolutionary process of growth and organization. I have learned
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a lot, too, since being a Director several years ago. I know that
an Executive Director needs to be in close contact with the
Board, but also realize that it is more efficient to work with a
Board Spokesperson system when communicating with the
Board. I would like to see an education system within the ALR
for new and potential Lowline owners thoroughly explaining the
registration process, who/what can be registered, import registrations (or not), embryo registrations, etc., etc. Many problems
could be nonexistent if more new people to the breed understood
our rules. We are an Aberdeen Angus based breed, but we are not
today’s Angus. I will work diligently to preserve the Lowline as
a separate and distinct breed from the American Angus. After the
long move of cattle, horses, dogs, and “me”, and adjustment to
life in Michigan, I am ready to step up again and serve the ALR
as one of your Directors.
Brian Walters
My name is Brian Walters from Walters Land & Cattle
Company. I am interested in serving on the American Lowline
Registry Board. My entire life I have been around cattle, from
show ring to seed stock to the commercial industry. I started my
herd from one registered Simmental cow given to me by my
Uncle Des when I was eight-years-old. Since then I have shown
cattle across the country for myself and others for fourteen years.
Through my showing experience I have learned the in’s and out’s
of the seed stock industry with Simmentals, Charolais, and
Angus cattle. The benefits of this side of the cattle business are
genetic data, marketability of a breed, and trendsetting for the
industry.
My focus shifted from seed stock and show arena to the commercial side after attending college when I recognized that my
interest was on quality meat production to the consumer. My
focus was more on pounds per acre and yield and quality grades
to help in the profitability of our ranches situated in a dry, arid
climate. I first purchased five Lowlines at the National Western
Stock Show five years ago in a pursuit to achieve my goals. I
currently own seventy percentage Lowlines and anticipate 90
Lowline percentage calves next year.
I am passionate about the commercial side of the Lowline
industry. If we are to become respected by fellow cattlemen, we
must prove the data by the demonstrated feed efficiency, rate of
pounds of beef per acre, and yield and quality grades. Through
my endeavors we are aiming to build a pen of percentage
Lowlines in order to rate our breed against larger framed cattle.
We will continue to evaluate the differences at the feedlot and
packer floor. Once we have the non-biased data, we can have the
evidence that speaks for itself to ranchers and cattlemen to add
Lowlines to their herd.
I honor and acknowledge the needed balance between seed
stock and commercial cattle. We need each other to help promote the Lowline industry. Seed stock’s genetic data and trendsetting abilities only enhance the commercial side. The commercial cattle’s evidence at the feed and kill floor will be the forefront of marketing the breed; therefore, making Lowlines desirable for fellow cattlemen to respect and take notice of the
Lowline Cattle Industry, not just as a pet market.
I would appreciate your support and vote to be a serving member on the board of the American Lowline Registry.
2006 AR Lowline Show
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Grand Champion Fullblood Bull
LTL Rifle – Split Circle Angus Ranch, Coldwater, KS
Grand Champion Fullblood Female
PX 08R – Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
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Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull
Bar J Hoss 5R14 – Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
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Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female
Bar J Nellie OK5-5R7 – Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
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T
Y
Grand Champion Percentage Bull
BV Stout 30S – Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
Grand Champion Percentage Female
TCS Raquel 31R – Jamie Tummons, Bardwell, TX
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull
EZ Rambo 312R – Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female
EZ Miss Houdini 308R – Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
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2006 American Royal - Kansas City
By Shari Schroeder
We kicked off the 2006 American Royal activities over an informal dinner at a local restaurant on Tuesday evening.
Approximately 30 breeders and buyers participated.
Wednesday morning, Auction Effertz conducted their 2nd annual
Lowline sale. In a first for a Lowline sale, Internet bidding was
made available and there were bidders who participated in the
sale via the Internet.
The American Royal Lowline Show (our 3rd consecutive year to
participate in the American Royal) followed the sale that afternoon. This year we had 49 show entries from 11 exhibitors,
including several first-time exhibitors. Sandwiches and cookies
were provided for the exhibitors courtesy of the ALR as they
readied their animals for the afternoon show.
I’d like to say thank you to everyone who helped with the show
this year. Our show judge – Dr. Don Boggs; announcer – Wayne
Collette; ring stewards – JoAnn Tummons and Don Brown; ribbons – Cherie Boss; show placing record keeper – Dori Steckley;
gatekeeper – Joel Dennis; pictures for the Lowline Ledger – Jim
Spawn. And a special thanks to Don Brown, Kent and Cherie
Boss for helping to prepare the sandwiches and snacks very late
Tuesday night.
The American Royal changed their cattle program slightly this
year by rotating breeds in and out throughout the week. This
resulted in a greatly improved stalling placement as well as a
shorter overall stay for exhibitors, both of which pleased the
exhibitors and attendees. Several exhibitors expressed interest in
adding a Junior showmanship contest to our events for next year
and this suggestion has been passed on to the Lowline Junior
Program committee.
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American Royal Lowline Sale
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Kansas City, Missouri
Auctioneer: Neil Effertz
Sale Manager: Auction Effertz, Ltd., Bismarck, ND
4 Bred Fullblood Females
6 Open Fullblood Heifers
1 Bred Purebred Heifer
3 Bred 3/4 Heifers
4 Open Purebred Heifer
7 Open 3/4 Heifers
1 Open Halfblood Heifer
2 Fullblood Bulls
3 Embryo Packages
(6 embryos per package)
Total
$29,500
$40,650
$ 4,500
$ 7,000
$ 5,800
$29,500
$ 3,600
$ 9,750
Average
$7,375
$6,775
$4,500
$2,333
$1,450
$1,764
$3,600
$4,875
$11,400
$3,800
High Selling Female:
Lot 9 Fullblood Open Heifer EZ Miss Scarlett 3S
Born: March 23, 2006
Sire: EZ Lexus 18L Dam: EZ Scarlett 018K
Consignor: Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Buyer: Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK Purchase
Price: $8,750
High Selling Bull:
Lot 29 Fullblood Bull: Bar J Agave P54
Born: August 3, 2004
Sire: Tequila T245
Dam: Bar J Winnie 7G11 2M9
Consignor: Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Buyer: Michael Crane, West Branch, IA Purchase Price: $5,750
Volume Buyer:
Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK purchased 5 lots for
$33,700.
2006 AMERICAN ROYAL LIVESTOCK SHOW
RESULTS-AMERICAN LOWLINE SHOW
Wednesday - October 18, 2006
CLASS
01
PLACING
01
02
02
02
02
01
02
03
04
03
Judge: Dr. Don Boggs, Manhattan, KS
ANIMAL NAME
BAILEY'S P.C.
EXHIBITOR / OWNER
RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM
Reserve Jr. Heifer Calf Champion
BV SNOWFLAKE 24S
FORSURE LLB
EZ MEG 301S
EBC MACHINE 706S S
BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO
DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
CHMIT FARMS / DOUG SCHMIT, OAKES, ND
01
Jr. Heifer Calf Champion
BX SHEILA 1S
BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO
04
01
Sr. Heifer Calf Champion
TCS RAQUEL 31R
JAMIE TUMMONS / JAMIE TUMMONS, BARDWELL, TX
05
05
01
02
Reserve Junior Champion Female
EZ DAISY DUKE 340R
EZ ROXIE 706R
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
06
06
06
01
02
03
Junior Champion Female
EZ MISS HOUDINI 308R
PX 14R
MISS ROXIE
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO
RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM
Grand Champion Percentage Female – TCS RAQUEL 31R - EXHIBITED BY JAMIE TUMMONS, BARDWELL, TX
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female – EZ MISS HOUDINI 308R – EXHIBITED BY EFFERTZ EZ RANCH, BISMARCK, ND
07
01
08
08
08
08
01
02
03
04
09
01
FAIRWYN'S POCKET CHANGE
RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM
Junior Bull Calf Champion
Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion
BV STOUT 30S
BV SPORT 37S
BRR ALTON
NEDDY BOY
BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO
BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO
RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM
RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM
Junior Champion Yearling Bull
EZ RAMBO 312R
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
Grand Champion Percentage Bull – BV STOUT 30S – EXHIBITED BY BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO., KIOWA, CO
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull – EZ RAMBO 312R – EXHIBITED BY EFFERTZ EZ RANCH, BISMARCK, ND
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10
10
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02
03
11
11
01
02
12
12
13
13
13
01
02
01
02
03
14
14
14
Junior Heifer Calf Champion
Reserve Jr. Calf Champion
EZ MISS SCARLETT 3S
EZ SISSY 13S
EZ MANDIE 4S
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
LLB EXPLORE S526
EBC PUKWANA 6018S
DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN
SCHMIT FARMS / DOUG SCHMIT, OAKES, ND
Senior Heifer Calf Champion
Reserve Sr. Heifer Calf Champion
Res. Intermediate Champion Heifer
BAR J MIRACLE 1L31-5R49
BAR J TERI 7G12-5R41
SHARIDON'S CANDY
BAR J GERI 2M48-5R36
NIKMUGGA LLB R57
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
SHARIDON FARMS / SHARI SCHROEDER, RICHMOND, MO
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN
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02
03
Intermediate Champion Heifer
EZ LEXIE LEE 46R
CRF ROSE
CRF RACQUEZ
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD
CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD
15
15
15
01
02
03
Junior Yearling Champion
Reserve Junior Yearling Champion
PX 08R
BAR J NELLIE OK5-5R7
LLB Q55
BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN
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01
Senior Yearling Champion
BAR J MIRACLE 7G9-4P78
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
Grand Champion Fullblood Female – PX 08R – EXHIBITED BY BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO., KIOWA, CO
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female – BAR J NELLIE OK5-5R7 – EXHIBITED BY BAR J RANCH, BROOTEN, MN
17
01
Junior Bull Calf Champion
EZ MAGIC 8S
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
18
01
Intermediate Champion Bull
CRF RUNAWAY JOSE
CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD
19
01
Junior Yearling Champion Bull
BAR J HOSS 5R14
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
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20
01
02
Senior Yearling Champion Bull
Res. Sr. Yearling Champion Bull
LTL RIFLE
BAR J AGAVE P54
SPLIT CIRCLE ANGUS RANCH / LEO OLLER, COLDWATER, KS
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
Grand Champion Fullblood Bull – LTL RIFLE – EXHIBITED BY SPLIT CIRCLE ANGUS RANCH, COLDWATER, KS
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull – BAR J HOSS 5R14 – EXHIBITED BY BAR J RANCH, BROOTEN, MN
Get of Sire
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02
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03
BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD
Best Six Head
22
01
22
02
EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND
BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN
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At Your Service
Snow Family Farm
near Spokane, Washington.
American Lowline Stock
Purebred Males and Females for sale now
Call 509-244-6230
[email protected] • snowfamilyfarm.com
[email protected]
Moving – Must Sell!
Six Angus cows, bred to 3/4 Lowline bull
Two heifers, bred to 3/4 Lowline bull
Four calves (2 heifers and 2 bulls),
sired by 3/4 Lowline bull
One registered 3/4 Lowline bull (Bar J Ponderosa son)
In very good condition. Entire herd: $8,900 obo
Worthington, Indiana
Call Eric 812-875-8314
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At Your Service
FOR SALE
Fairwyn’s Legacy
(Brackengrae Beau Lad x Goldilocks ex-Brambletye Admiral
Grand Champion 2002 National Western Stock Show
Reserve Grand Champion 2003 National Western Stock Show
Michael Crane, MD
East Iowa Lowline Cattle
West Branch, Iowa
319-643-7126
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From: ALR
1912 Clay Street
N. Kansas City, MO 64116
FIRST CLASS MAIL