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The Lowline Ledger • Winter 2008
Winter 2008 • The Lowline Ledger
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President’s Column
Members of the American Lowline Registry I
want to take a moment to reflect on my experiences through the years of participating in the
Lowline breed as this will be my last presidential
column. I hope you will learn from my experiences and consider that they are coming from a
man who believed in equality regardless of herd
size, age, region, etc.
My support for the Lowline industry was second
to none for the past five of eight years I have been
involved. I recieved overwhelming support for my
non-biased beliefs and fund raising benefits I (and
others) supported. Without the relationships I have
grown with the membership of the ALR I would
not have put forth the effort to try and make the
ALR a better place than when I was voted in three years ago. Only the membership can
determine if I accomplished my goal.
Before I go I want to bring to the table some of my inconsistancies as leader and president of this fine organization this prior year. I was overwelmed with some personal
changes that occured and found that my full attention needed to be focused on my two
sons, Tanner and Trey. With the dispersal of Lonetree Lowline Cattle Company, my
second priority was my personal business in Loveland, Colorado. I can not begin to
express how greatful I am to the Board of Director members and Attaché International
for helping me through the darkest year of my life when so much could have been at
stake with my reputation and position on the board. They all stood behind (in front) of
me to see that the business of the ALR was conducted.
These are people that I shared conflict and ideas with but all came to the support of the
ALR when needed. With that I will always respect the people who held the fort this
year and apologize to those of you whose expectations I may not have fulfilled.
Please feel free to call me in the future with any questions pertaining to the breed as
I’ve aquired a tremendous amount of information on the breed and hope there is still a
place for me among you all.
Thank You to Brian Walters, John Floyd, Neil Effertz, Mark Hoyle, Jim Spawn,
Sharon and Carl. With a special thanks to the Hillman family for aquiring the Junior
program responsibilities.
Bill Goldsberry
President
American Lowline Registry
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
Bill Goldsberry
4914 Lone tree Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
970-278-1118
[email protected]
Vice President
Brian D. Walters
Walters Land & Cattle Co
18509 WCR 22
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
303-478-2275
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Mark Hoyle
Two Rivers Organic Ranch
103 Hyde Lake Rd
Bennington, OK 74723
972-816-2901
[email protected]
Director
Neil Effertz
Effertz EZ Ranch
17350 Hwy 1804N
Bismarck, ND 58503
701-223-5202
[email protected]
Director
John Floyd
1160 Fairways
Lebanon, TN 37087
615-541-2542 home
615-473-4286 cell
[email protected]
ALR Office
1912 Clay Street
N. Kansas City, MO 64116
816-221-0641
usa-lowline.org
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Copyright 2008
The American Lowline Registry is a
non-profit corporation of North
Dakota dedicated to the preservation
and promotion of Lowline cattle.
CONTENTS
Features
Lowline Logistics ..................................................................7
By Neil Effertz
Mark Hoyle Resigns ...............................................................8
By Mark Hoyle
Feed Test Report ...................................................................8
Front Cover
Photo by Byron Carter
Nebraska State Fair ................................................................9
Photos from Geoge Jenkins
Board of Director Candidates...................................................10
Remember to vote!
Into The Future ...................................................................13
By John Floyd
2008 NILE Lowline Show Results..............................................20
2008 American Royal Show Results ..........................................24
2008 Central Washington Fair Results.......................................30
Tribute to Retiring Board Members ............................................35
Departments
Calendar of Events ...............................6
Lowline Logic....................................17
President’s Column ..............................4
Regional News ..................................32
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Where The Lowlines Are...
2009 NWSS Schedule Set
By John Floyd
The top five states for registered Lowlines (counting
both fullblood and percentage registrations):
• Minnesota 651
• Texas 606
• N Dakota 552
• Colorado 526
• Nebraska 423
Monday, January 12, 2009
• 10:30 a.m.: Q and A in the yards
• 1:00 p.m.: Board meeting – Embassy Suites Hotel
• 4:30 p.m.: Meet the candidates
Members running for two open board positions Embassy Suites Hotel
• 7:00 p.m.: Cowboy Social – Embassy Suites Hotel
Music and food for all to enjoy.
Tuesday January 13, 2009
• 12:30 p.m.: National Lowline Sale – NWSS stock yard
• 7: 00 p.m.: ALR Annual Meeting – Embassy Suites Hotel
There are registered Lowlines residing in 48 states
today. Alaska is one of the two states with no Lowline
cattle registered to an owner in that state. Can you
guess the other "Lowline-less" state?
Answer on page 8.
Breeders Reception Following
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
• 8: 00 a.m.: Pen of Three Bulls Show – Pepsi Arena
2009 Lowline Events
Followed by the Junior Showmanship event
Followed by all Percentage Lowline Cattle
Thursday, January 15, 2009
8: a.m.: Fullblood Lowline Show – Pepsi Arena.
Headquarters Hotel:
Embassy Suites
4444 N. Havana
Denver, CO 80239
Phone: 303-375-0400
American Lowline Registry rate - $109
single or double
ALR rates have been reduced to $109 at night which includes a
made to order hot breakfast and the FREE happy hour every
evening.
Lowline Carcass Data
Ten days after the photo that was on our Fall 2008
Lowline Ledger cover was taken, Tanner Jenkins’
steer was taken to market.
Here’s some interesting facts:
• 16 months old
• 5/8 Lowline steer (1/2 blood cow, 3/4 bull)
• 1,205 lbs. live weight
• 781 lb. hanging carcass weight
• 598 lbs. of packaged beef
• Graded high choice to prime
The Jenkins report that they have eaten some and it's
some of the finest Lowline beef they have had!
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March 14-17, 2009
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Entries must be postmarked by January 5, 2009.
For more information and entry forms go to
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
www.hlsr.com
click on Agricutlture/Online Entries
follow prompts
The International Year Code
for 2009 is:
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Lowline Logistics
By Neil Effertz
Do we know
what we are selling?
As our breed and breeders
grow in numbers, many new
folks will get involved in
marketing their Lowlines.
They say in marketing that
perception is reality. My
involvement in registered
livestock sales management
and promotion since 1973 has taught me this is very true.
Not every Lowline breeder wants their Lowlines to be perceived
in the same way, nor will they be all used for the same purpose.
Therefore, it is important to find out what your customer’s intentions are before you try to sell them something that they don’t
need and won’t help them accomplish their goals.
Lowline cattle are extremely well suited to small acreage beef
production, whether for the locker beef trade or for producing
breeding stock … both can be profitable and very rewarding for
the small acreage producer.
This perception of Lowlines as “hobby farm” stock is a dilemma
for those who are more inclined to produce for large scale beef
producers. These breeders are promoting Lowlines to eliminate
calving difficulty and improve the breed back rate on first calf
heifers and to moderate cow size in one cross in this current
day’s squeeze of increased production costs and smaller margins.
What I have just described is the potential. Our challenge to
reach this potential is the perception. If the commercial beef
sector thinks that we are nothing more than a bunch of hobbyists
playing with our remote control airplanes and that we can’t fly
with the big jets, they will never use us.
We need to collectively think of ways to get the message out to
the mainstream beef producers that Lowline genetics are for real
and can significantly have a positive impact on their bottom line
by simplifying their lives while simultaneously lowering their
production costs and increasing their productivity. University
research shows that Lowlines are not just pets!
All of our regional groups should address this in their advertising
plans in their market area and discuss any and all possibilities to
get their message out to mainstream beef producers and most
importantly to juniors via 4-H , FFA and Ag clubs (not just
about the show ring but about the beef production possibilities
using Lowline genetics).
If you have not already done so, look at the possibility of getting
a youngster started with the Junior Herd Starter Loan
Program that is described on page 32 of the 2008 Spring Edition
of the Lowline Ledger and will be listed on the Members
Resources section of the ALR website.
Neil Effertz
Bismarck, ND
701-471-0153 mobile
701-223-5202 office
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service,
there are 38 million beef cows and heifers that will calve in the
United States in 2009. More importantly to the Lowline industry,
there are 4.6 million beef heifers that are being held for replacements. Do you have any idea how many bulls will be needed to
breed 4.6 million beef heifers? At 30 heifers per bull, which in
a lot of the country would be normal, over 150,000 bulls per
year would be needed to breed the nation’s beef heifers. No other
breed can do so much for first calf heifers in the commercial beef
production world as Lowlines.
So, when someone asks you when will the market for
Lowlines become over-saturated, you can assure them that it
will be a long, long time
2008 ALR Board of Directors; (L-R)
Mark Hoyle, Sec./Trea; John Floyd, Lebanon, TN.
President Bill Goldsberry, Loveland, CO; Neil Effertz, Bismarck, ND;
Vice Pres. Brian Walters, Ft. Lupton, CO;
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Mark Hoyle Resigns From Board of Directors
It is with reluctance that I announce that I will resign from the board as of the
Denver meeting 2009.
I have had two operations for chronic neck pain this year (for a total of four since
1997) and am scheduled for an even bigger, more invasive procedure in early
January 2009. It is essentially all I can do to maintain a part-time surgical practice
as I am in the bed two to four hours a day, and my practice is suffering because of
it.
I have not been a very active and responsive board member this past year mostly
because of my medical condition. The membership deserves a representative on
the board that is responsive, aggressive, and can fulfill their duties without delay.
With my resignation, there will be three positions open for the board.
I will remain an active member of the ALR and will help the association in any
way that I can.
Sincerely,
Mark Hoyle
2008 Committees
National Sale Committee:
Neil Effertz
John Reed
Brian Walters
Show Committee:
Chairman: John Floyd
NWSS rep Glen Benjamin
Iowa State Fair rep Mike Standley
NILE rep Betty Deeny
NAILE rep TJ Stenger
Boulder County Fair rep. Connie Mechem
Midwest Jr Show rep: Bryan Thomsen
Junior Show Committee:
Chairman: Bill Goldsberry
Doug Dodd
Bryan Thomsen
Amy Goldsberry
Open: ___________
Web Site Committee:
Chairman: John Floyd
Shari Schroeder
Shelley Dodd
Margie Banse
Open: _________
Hotel, Banquet and Meeting for Nat’l Meeting:
John Floyd
Where The Lowlines Are...
We need your help. If you see an open position
and have some experience or desire to help contact the Chairman of that committee.
Answer: DELAWARE
LOWLINE MEMBERSHIP AND ENTHUSIASTS
We only had 16 out of the necessary 20 pens of cattle committed for
the Lowline feed test at the CSU facility in Colorado, so the test
will not be held this year. Thank you to all that expressed interest in
participating, and to those that dedicated their time, work and
money in organizing this breed-promoting test.
For those looking for a premium market for their Lowline-based
cattle, you are welcome to forage feed at the Schleining Genetics
facility near Ault, Colorado, conveniently located minutes from an
accredited processor for a leading natural grass-fed beef company.
There will not be an entry fee or a contest. We will collect performance data and ultrasound data and it will be up to the producers to
promote and publish the information. There is no age limit,
although the cattle need to be market ready under 30 months of age
and the cattle need to qualify as natural and be half blood or higher
Lowline. The cattle that meet ultrasound standards for a “prospective”
Lowline based premium beef label will be marked as sample product. These samples will be targeted to white tablecloth restaurants as
a possible future product. Their feedback will determine possible
price points and product demand.
Please contact myself or Dallas Schleining for more information
about this marketing opportunity.
BOVINE ENGINEERING OF SD, LLC
Rick Lloyd
605-730-6152 • 970-420-8143 • [email protected]
Schleining Genetics • Dallas Schleining
970-482-0267 • [email protected]
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2008 Nebraska State Fair
Grand Chamion Percentage Bull
Sharper Image – Double J Cattle Company, North Platte, Nebraka
Grand Chamion Fullblood Bull
The Brick 281T – Double J Cattle Company, North Platte, Nebraka
Reserve Chamion Fullblood Female
Double J Miss 53T – Double J Cattle Company, North Platte, Nebraka
Reserve Chamion Fullblood Bull
Double J Mr. 05T – Double J Cattle Company, North Platte, Nebraka
George Jenkins submitted these photos from the 2008 Nebraska
State Fair. While complete show results were not available at press
time, we congratulate George on an excellent showing!
Reserve Chamion Percentage Female
Who Dunnit – Double J Cattle Company, North Platte, Nebraka
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Candidates for ALR Board of Directors
Rick Dodd
Mark Gilles
My name is Rick Dodd and I live in Monroe,
Washington, which is about 20 miles northeast of
Seattle. My wife, Shelley, and I operate Topline
Lowlines. Our six-year-old daughter, Jalyn, also takes
part in our cattle operation. I own and operate a construction company and have been in business for
myself going on 22 years. I’m also a partner, along
with my extended family, in a hay company in North
I am submitting my name for the Board of Directors
of the American Lowline Registry. I would like the
opportunity to work with members for an enduring
national Registry.
Idaho.
I’m originally from North Idaho near the Coeur d’Alene area where my parents ran Saler cattle and raised crops. They have since switched their whole
herd to Fullblood and Percentage Lowlines. I moved to the Seattle area in
1987, but still help with the family farm when I have time. Since moving to
the Seattle area, I never lost interest in cattle. My wife and I purchased some
small acreage in 1999 and in 2000 my father-in-law saw Lowlines at the
NWSS and told us about them. We purchased our first Lowline in the spring
of 2000 and later moved to property with more acreage. We currently run
about 33 head of Fullblood Lowlines. For me, raising Lowlines started out as
a hobby but now it has turned into more of a business. But even though it is
now more of a business, the best part for me is still the hands on part of
working with the cattle.
As a buyer, I’ve gone to the NWSS every year since 2001. The Lowline
breed and the American Lowline Registry have grown very fast in a very
short time. There have been lots of issues to work out and a lot more that
will come up. If I’m elected to the board, I will work to help come to a fair
resolution to these issues.
I’d also like to help bring about more communication amongst the board
members so the board can be more efficient and continue to move forward.
It’s very important to me also that there is increased communication to the
membership so they have more of a say in the running of the Association.
The regional associations have been doing a terrific job at getting up and
running. The ALR is offering some excellent programs in support of the
regional Associations. I’d like to help bring regional representation on the
ALR board in some manner so that communication, both ways, can be
improved.
The junior members are another area that I’d like to help continue to grow.
The program has gotten off to a great start and now needs to continue to
expand. We need more participation by both juniors and their parents which
means we need more opportunities for participation. The juniors are an integral part in the future of our breed and we need to help get them involved
and excited about the breed.
Even if our economy is in a downward swing, that doesn’t lessen the powerful advantages of Lowline cattle. I strongly believe in them and I would like
to see an increase in national marketing. A new, professional website that is
kept up to date with for example, immediate show results and fresh photos
will go a long way in promoting our breed.
Some people look at the economic downturn as scary, I look at it as an
opportunity. These cattle offer the advantages that many people are looking
for…feed efficiency and less waste which means an increase in profit…to
name just a few advantages that we all know. Lowlines have a strong future
in the cattle world but there is a lot of work to be done in gaining acceptance
from the die-hards of other beef cattle breeds. Carcass data is extremely
important and needs to be high priority so we have hard facts to back up our
cattle.
As a smaller breeder I feel very passionate about these cattle and also feel
that they have a strong future in the cattle world. I would appreciate your
vote and support in the up coming election. Thank you.
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Attending State and National meat conventions as a
youth with my parents, I fully understood early on the
necessity of strong associations. Only through group
effort can we obtain services our industry members
need. Both large and small ranchers need to be actively involved in this
development and growth process.
The Registry provides the needed system for cattle registrations.
Additionally I support the expanded role to assist members with education,
marketing, legislative updates and opportunities for our youth.
I literally grew up in a meat plant. From watching Sesame Street in the office
as a three-year-old to becoming head sausage maker, with lots of stops in
between. I believe I understand all aspects of the meat industry and what the
customer wants in a product. I could have gone into business with my parents in either the meat plant or their agri-tourism business. However I felt if I
was truly going to understand the business process I should do it myself.
Ten years ago I started GP Stucco and grew it to over 20 employees.
Working in contracting and construction certainly has taught me both the ups
and downs of business. Last fall I felt I was ready to go into partnership with
my parents to start Sigel Sunset Ranch.
While new to Lowlines, I am excited about the potential of the breed. We
have jumped into implementing proven techniques to manage our herd. An
embryo transplant program is allowing us to expand the herd using top
genetics. This summer of rotational grazing worked very well and will be
expanded to all areas of the ranch by next summer. As the fifth generation on
our Century Farm, I am committed to continuing family land stewardship
using Lowlines as the wave of the future.
Mark Gilles
22242 45th Ave
Cadott WI 54727
715-726-9864
www.sigelsunsetranch.com
George Jenkins
Owner Diamond J Ranch, North Platte, NE
I was born and raised in a small rural town in
Nebraska. I am a 4th generation cattleman. My father
and his father raised and maintained a herd of registered Hereford cattle. My father was cattle foremen at
the University of Nebraska in North Platte, NE, in the
50’s until the mid 60’s. I grew up listening to the in
and outs of trying to maintain a living raising cattle.
Later my father ran a 200 cow calf commercial herd. I attended grade school
in Hershey, NE, and graduated from Gothenburg High School, in
Gothenburg , NE. Upon graduating in 1975, I moved to Minden NE, where I
spent 6+ years as the foreman for a farm/ranch operation, farming 1,800
acres of irrigated corn, and operating a 3,500 head commercial feedlot. In
1978 I married my wife Tammy. We have four children, a daughter Malinda,
who is married and has now given us four beautiful granddaughters, a son
Logan who after four years of attending the University of Lincoln is now set
to graduate in another year from the Cleveland College of Chiropractic in
Kansas City, Mo. A son George III (Mac) who after graduation from
Chadron State College, where he played college football, now has moved
home and works and helps me run my construction business. My youngest
son Tanner, a Junior in St. Pats High School, when not involved with school
sports and activities, is my right hand man along with my wife in helping
Candidates for ALR Board of Directors
with the Lowline business. Tanner competes in youth and open classes helping show our Lowlines. I raised and showed Quarter Horses and Appaloosa’s
for 31 years, and have owned and shown several world and national champions. I started my own construction business in 1985 which I still own and
operate today, along with the help of my son and son-in-law.
In the late 80’s and early 90’s, we maintained a pork operation, producing
seed stock for commercial producers. I served on the Lincoln County
Chapter of the Nebraska Pork Producers Council from 1991 till 1994. We
ran a small herd of commercial cows, supplying spring calves to local ranchers. In January of 2004, I started looking for a more economical way to raise
more beef per acre, which led to my involvement with the American
Lowline breed. I purchase my first Lowline cattle in March of 2004. My current herd consists of both percentage, ranging from ¨ to purebreds, and fullblood cattle. My goals lie in producing bulls for the commercial producer to
use on his first calf heifers and get the resulting ´ blood cows into the commercial herds. With this in mind, I formed a partnership (Double J Cattle
Co.) with one of the most respected and knowledgeable cattlemen in the
country, Jerry Adamson, also an early founder in the American Lowline
breed. I then contacted Margo Hayes, president of the Australian Lowline
Association. and was able to work with her to have semen shipped from two
of her champion bulls to the USA. In working with Jerry, we have taken
Margo’s genetics and mated them with what we feel are some of the finest
genetics we have available here, flushing both full blood and percentage
cows and implanting the resulting embryo’s. My goal was and still is, to produce some of the finest full blood and percentage cattle with new genetics, to
offer producers here in the USA as a cross on their cattle. The last two years
we’ve started having success attaining our goals, not only in the show ring,
but also in the commercial market. We are currently working with an executive of Tyson Foods, working with him to change over his commercial cow
herd, to an entirely ´ blood Lowline cow herd. I feel inroads into the commercial market will bring advantages to every Lowline breeder in the US.
I, along with Bryon Thompson, started the first junior Lowline shows in the
US, here at North Platte, NE. As with any program’s success, our future lies
with our involvement of our youth. I come from a strong Christian background, which I credit with all my success in my upbringing, my marriage,
my family, and the success I’ve had with my business’s. I promote Lowlines
thru my Web site,www.diamondjranch.net. Involvement with the American
Lowline is not a hobby with me. I am very passionate about the breed and
what they can offer anyone in the cattle business, regardless of the breed
they are currently involved with. You only have to be around me a short time
to feel this. To this end I am constantly promoting and doing what I can to
involve more people with the American Lowline breed. My phone is always
open, and I enjoy visiting and offering any advice or help I can to anyone. I
visit freely with what I’ve done to accomplish my success in the Lowline
breed and what I think may help others be successful also. I am quite open
and honest about where I feel the breed needs to keep advancing to be
accepted in the mainstream cattle industry today. A goal I feel must be
attained for all to have success involved in the lowline industry.
Another area I feel strongly about is customer service, it is of great importance in any industry, and we have to make each of our members feel equally
important to the success of our breed, and we have to make sure all members
get treated equally. Please take time to vote and send in your ballot if you
cannot attend Denver in person. Apathy is a terrible thing in any breed, and
this is one of the most exciting breeds in America today with more upside
than probably any other breed out there.
I feel this may be one of the most important elections since this breed was
formed. The next few years will bring as much change to the cattle industry
as any since the early 1960’s. With the turmoil the economy’s in, and the
very possible slump the cattle market seems to be going into, it’s going to
take good leadership to bring this breed to the forefront and bring about the
change of perception from a hobby breed to a viable breed that can fit
today’s cattle market. I feel I have the cattle background and knowledge to
help make this possible. It will be a privilege and an honor if elected to serve
on the ALR board of directors.
Trevor Smith
My name is Trevor Smith, operator of Rafter Key
Ranch in Kiowa, Colorado. I am interested in serving
on the American Lowline Registry Board of
Directors.
Growing up I was very involved in 4-H, and began
showing cattle at the age of 12 when my grandfather
gave me my first Angus heifer. I was also a member
of both the livestock and horse judging teams in Elbert County, Colorado
and was a state 4-H Ambassador for two years. These experiences have
played a major role in shaping the person I am today, and have equipped me
with the ideals and characteristics needed to serve the members of the
American Lowline Association.
I graduated from Colorado State University in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree
in Animal Science. While at CSU, I managed the school farm and worked at
Elmwood Limousin in Iliff, Colorado. During my time at Elmwood, we
exhibited Limousin cattle very successfully at all levels. My family operated
Fleetwood Acres, and has been involved with the Maine-Anjou breed since
1992. In 1994, my father and I started an annual Club Calf sale, and the 15th
annual will be held in November, 2008. In 1999 and 2000 I was an advisor
for the Colorado Junior Maine-Anjou Association, and was responsible for
putting on the annul summer field day as well as transporting and supporting
youth members in their endeavors to the National Junior Maine-Anjou
Shows. Currently, I am the secretary of the Elbert Douglas County Livestock
Association and serve on the Membership Committee for the Colorado
Cattlemen’s Association. Both of these organizations are very integral in
sustaining the beef industry within the state.
I have been involved with the Lowline breed since 2005 and currently run
the marketing firm, Smith and Associates, which caters particularly to
Lowline enthusiasts. My family and I have only a small number of our own
Lowlines, but we recognize their ability to be an extremely valuable breed
within the cattle world, not only as seedstock and freezer beef, but also, as a
way to increase efficiency for the commercial cattleman. I am also excited to
have been involved in outlining the original set of by-laws for the American
Lowline Junior Association, and am eager about the election of the first
Junior Board at the 2009 National Western Stock Show!
If elected to the board, I want to launch a national advertising/promotion
campaign for the use of Fullblood and or Lowline influenced bulls on heifers
in the commercial herd. I feel that Lowlines offer a unique solution to calving problems, and can enhance carcass traits while not jeopardizing growth
and profitability.
Finally, my experience with other purebred associations has opened my eyes
to the quality of breeders that our rapidly growing breed possesses. I feel
that it is only through great members and their willingness to improve, that
Lowlines will continue to gain popularity among cattlemen across all breeds.
I hope that I will be given the opportunity to share my talents with you as
members and assist you in whatever ways possible!
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2008 Grand Champion
Percentage Bull
JJ Bruzer
Sire: BR Absolut
Dam: Shorthorn cow
Semen Available
$20/straw - 10 straw minimum
Volume discounts
2-J Livestock • Janis Black
307-262-1279
[email protected]
We’ve seen a lot of changes in the last nine years here at ALR.
What was once a handful of people and two dozen or so cattle
has evolved into a viable breed registry recording thousands of
American Lowline cattle. Nine years ago we had just a few registered Lowline cattle, no Web site, no newsletter or publication
and definitely very little money in the bank.
(Des Moines), NAILE,(Louisville), and Houston Stock Show.
There are other smaller shows we cover every year as well. Your
board has a set of rules for our shows, guidelines for placing cattle in categories, and supports the shows with money for premiums and social events. This alone has been a huge undertaking
for our organization. Board members and volunteers alike!
Now it’s the end of 2008. Registered Lowline cattle have outpaced our own expectations. Today we have over 3,000 fullblood
Lowlines registered and even more percentage cattle. The move
to include percentage cattle in our organization was unheard of in
the Australian and Canadian associations. But our choice was the
right one as it helped the Association grow quickly. Now the
Canadian association is looking to do the same.
But now we must look to the future. What direction do we take?
What changes do we make? What must we add to stay on top as
we are now?
Our Web site has an online herd book search function. You can
also find the bylaws there, forms for registering cattle, all our
show information including show schedules, members, links to
their Web sites and more. And, our Web site is about to take on a
new look as bids are being taken to improve it even more.
Regional associations have sprouted too. Today there are five
active regional associations. Each region can receive some support from the Registry and guidelines they can use to conduct
shows.
Our financial health continues to be well. We get most of our
revenue from registrations, transfers, and the annual sale. All
have proven fruitful these past nine years. In fact, our National
Sale at the National Western Stock Show in Denver has exceeded
the net sale amount of many older established breeds. We have a
cushion to hold us through the tough times that may be ahead of
us as our economy cools off.
The five Board members who run the Registry have been cautious in spending too. There are many nice items that we could
have spent money on. Instead we have been cautious. But
changes have been made. The Lowline Ledger, our quarterly publication, has been improved twice now. Our black and white
newsletter type product has evolved into what looks more like a
magazine with color. The Web site has a herd search function.
We hired a programmer to work with Attache to update this data
once a quarter. We hope to make this update even quicker on the
new Web site. Show premiums have gone up dramatically. We
offer $10,000 in premium money at the National Western Stock
Show alone. We’ve spent the money in the right places, held
back when it was the right thing to do.
We are now participating in every major cattle show in the
United States. With the addition of the NAILE show (North
American International Livestock Expo) in Louisville we can be
found at all the big events. We now show at the NWSS (Denver),
NILE (Billings), American Royal (Kansas City), Iowa State Fair
I think we need to look at two things. First of all we need to take
the American Lowline breed of cattle into the mainstream. What
will drive this is “feed efficiency.” We’ve got to promote these
cattle for what they are – small framed Black Angus cattle that
that are efficient converters of grass to beef. We need to get our
bulls into larger herds of inefficient cattle to ‘right size’ them for
feed efficiency. The sooner we can get E.P.D.’s the better.
Secondly, we need to define our product. Smaller cuts of Angus
quality beef. Marketing, labeling, brand recognition are our challenges here. We’ve got a unique product that no one can duplicate, so we need to promote it as such.
Right now there are a few members who are doing well promoting and selling Lowline beef. Many times it sells for a premium
because it’s “all natural” or “grass fed.” The health conscious
baby boomers want that product. We need to supply it to them.
Specialty food stores would be a great start. Ever hear of Traders
Joe’s Market? Here’s a chain of food stores that carry high end
products at reasonable prices. How about Schwans? Yes, the
home delivery business. It’s not unreasonable to think that our
product, grass-fed Lowline steaks, couldn’t be on the order form
right beside the rest of the meat. Identifying the product and then
getting it out in front of the consumer should be our goal.
So how do we do it? Do we do a national campaign in a couple
of years? How much do we spend? Is this a job for ALR or
another group inside the organization? Do we even have enough
cattle to supply the market if we were in fact successful marketing our product? The next board members you elect will have
some tough decisions to make.
Folks, we are the future! It is up to each of us to set our goals for
the next nine years and do all that is possible to achieve them.
Get our cattle into the big herds and our beef in front of the consumer. Sales will likely follow.
In closing I’d like to say that all past and present board members
have contributed something to help our organization grow and
prosper. I hope that I have too. Thank you for your vote of confidence in me these past nine years.
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By John Reed
It’s that time of the year again when the membership is responsible for electing members to the board of directors of the
American Lowline Registry. As this breed has grown and
becomes more influential in all aspects of the industry, so grows
the responsibility of the Board of Directors. Seeking a board
position should not be a route to more cattle sales, a perk on a
resume or a way to further a personal agenda. It should be a
commitment to the advancement of the Lowline breed and a
willingness to share ones time and talents in specific areas with
no expectation of financial rewards.
Normally I would be considered to the right of center politically.
Let me move to the left and offer 10 suggestions to our present
and future board members.
This is the American Lowline Registry; it should be a primary
priority.
1: THOU SHALT CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
This committee could be responsible for complaints and arbitration, reviewing proposed changes or amendments to the bylaws
and rules and regulations as well as reviewing proposed changes
in administration.
2: THOU SHALT CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AN ACTIVE
SHOW COMMITTEE. This committee could be responsible for
communication with livestock shows where the ALR finances
premium monies. They should inform the shows of accepted
classes, review the show entry information and work with the
breed representatives to these shows.
3: THOU SHALT CONSIDER ESTABLISHING AN INDUSTRY AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE. This committee
could work with updating the web page, advertising and regional
associations. There are also national associations of breed registries and performance groups which the Lowline breed could
be involved in the near future. There is positive research with
Lowline cattle that should be monitored and promoted
4: THOU SHALT CONSIDER EXPANDING THE JUNIOR
PROGRAM TO PROMOTE OWNERSHIP IN LOWLINE
CATTLE. Our present showmanship contests have been a nice
step to promote Lowline cattle but the real benefits will come
when the Juniors have a bona fide show where the cattle are
judged on their merits in addition to showmanship contests.
6: THOU SHALT CONSIDER QUARTERLY MEETINGS.
While the bylaws require a minimum of one annual meeting,
there is too much work to be done without ongoing communication. Ideas are shared and responsibilities are delegated which
are often forgotten or tabled to the next annual meeting. With
the electronic media, the board could easily conduct quarterly
meetings by email or conference call to report on their projects
and committees and conduct business on a timely basis.
7: THOU SHALT CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES TO OUR
CURRENT DNA EVALUATION. There are competent and
competitive laboratories that may provide cost savings and
improved turn around time.
8: THOU SHALT CONSIDER IDENTIFICATION OF THE
RED GENE ON A THREE GENERATION PEDIGREE. This
issue has received considerable discussion but no action. The
identification of the red gene would benefit all whether one is
selecting for the trait or maintaining homozygous black cattle.
9: THOU SHALT CONSIDER EXPANDING THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS. There is more to do than a small board can
often accomplish. How an enlarged board would be selected is
another column. Some breeds select directors at large, some
from regions or a combination of both.
10: THOU SHALL CONSIDER PROMPTLY REPORTING
ASSOCIATION POLICY TO THE MEMBERSHIP. Members
should be informed of association policy and rulings to include
how individual board members voted on issues. If quarterly
meetings were to be scheduled so the minutes could be promptly
reported in the Lowline Ledger, membership would be kept current on issues.
Whether you are voting for your next directors by absentee ballot or will be attending the annual meeting in Denver, please
consider who will make the American Lowline Registry a top
priority. We’ve come a long way but we still have a long way to
go.
If you have topics that you would like to have addressed in
Lowline Logic,
contact John Reed at 320/346-2750 or email: [email protected]
5: THOU SHALT CONSIDER ACCEPTING REGISTRATION
OF LOWLINE INFLUENCED CATTLE TO 1/4 BLOOD.
While only a small percentage of members may choose to utilize
this option at this time, the success observed by other breeds is
reason enough to see the benefit to our breed in the commercial
industry. (review the Fall 2008 Lowline Logic column)
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Grand Champion Fullblood Bull
Lazy G Beau • Sired by – Beau Lad
Lazy G Lowlines • Yelm, Washington
Grand Champion Fullblood Female
Bonanza’s Tracey 716T • Sired by – Beau Lad
Schmidt Farms/Southside Farm • Oakes, North Dakota
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull
MCR Opinionated • Sired by – Ardrossan Neron
Muddy Creek Ranch • Wilsall, Montana
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female
EZ Twinkle 16T • Sired by – ALM Dakota Pride
Sarina Myers • Absarokee, Montana
Grand Champion Percentage Bull
RML Lucky Strike • Sired by – LTL Dillon
Rocky Mountain Lowline • Torrington, Wyoming
Grand Champion Percentage Female
EZ Tasha 330T • Sired by – EZ Magnum
Sarina Myers • Absarokee, Montana
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2008
American Royal Livestock Show
Lowline Show
Results
Tuesday - October 28, 2008
Judge: Bill Conley, Clarksdale, Mo
Percentage Bulls
Class 1
1st - Double J's Dr Who 2U
George Jenkins, North Platte, NE
2nd - HSR Jumpin Jack Flash
Mike Hudlow, Fayetteville, AR
Class 4
1st - Fairwyn's Tex 706T
Class 6
1st Key Truman 101T
Eric Craig, Burlington, WI
Big Valley Cattle Co, Kiowa, CO
Junior Bull Calf Percentage Champion
Double J's Dr Who 2U
Junior Bull Calf Reserve Percentage Champion
HSR Jumpin Jack Flash
Junior Bull Percentage Champion
Key Truman 101T
Junior Bull Reserve Percentage Champion
Fairwyn's Tex 706T
Fullblood Bulls
Class 9
1st - EZ Update 16U
Class 11
1st - CRF Tribeca
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Chatham Ridge Farm, Old Chatham, NY
Class 12
1st - Double J's The Brick 281 George Jenkins, North Platte, NE
Class 13
1st - Fairwyn's Tank 702T
2nd - Mr Rocking Brenton 427 Karla Kovac-Grier, Stewartsville, MO
3rd - WMF Tungsten
4th - Fairwyn's Torrey 701T
Class 14
1st - Bar J Legacy 7T1 Bar J Ranch
Class 15
1st - CRF Skidmore
Class 16
1st - SC Shane U285
John Reed, Brooten, MN
1st - KKG Houdini's Mist Karla Kovac-Grier, Stewartsville, MO
2nd - Miss Keno's Payday Karla Kovac-Grier, Stewartsville, MO
Get-Of-Sire
1st - Bar J Ranch / John Reed, Brooten, Mn
Class 21
1st - Bar J Polly T8
2nd - Bailey's PCII
3rd - DBH 651t
Breeder’s Best Six Head
1st -George Jenkins, North Platte, NE
2nd - Bar J Ranch / John Reed, Brooten, MN
3rd - Chatham Ridge Farm, Old Chatham, NY
Bailey Ritter Farms, Holt, MO
Brandon Essink, Syracuse, NE
Class 23
1st - HH Million Dollar Minnie
Melinda Houttuin, Hallsville, MO
Class 24
1st - Miss Magilla 505S
2nd - BDL’s SD03
3rd - SSH Gidget 121S
Junior Percentage Heifer Calf Champion
1st - EBC Golden
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
Junior Percentage Heifer Calf Reserve Champion
Double J's Who's My Daddy 4U G. Jenkins, No. Platte, NE
Champion Percentage Junior Heifer
Bar J Polly T8
Reserve Champion Percentage Junior Heifer
Bar J Bonnie T64
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Double J Cattle Company • North Platte, Nebraska
Fullblood Females
Class 25
1st - EZ Lucy 4U
2nd - EBC She's A Hottie 53U
Class 27
1st - Spring Creek Tiffany
2nd - CRF Taylor
Class 28a
1st - Bar J Nell 4P13-7T41
2nd - Double J’s Ms 1kt
Robert Mason, Carthage, TX
3rd - MLC Jitterbug
Mellott Lowline Cattle LLC, Carr, CO
4th - Bar J Tara 7t47
Bailey Ritter Farms, Holt, MO
Senior Fullblood Bull Calf Champion
CRF Tribeca
Champion Fullblood Junior Bull
Double J's The Brick 281 George Jenkins, North Platte, NE
Reserve Champion Fullblood Junior Bull
Bar J Legacy 7T1 Bar J Ranch
John Reed, Brooten, MN
Champion Fullblood Senior Bull
SC Shane U285
Reserve Champion Fullblood Senior Bull
CRF Skidmore
Class 17b
1st - EBC Golden
2nd - UCE Miss Red Hot
Steve Ulmer, Oakes, ND
3rd - Key Ultimate Class 802U Big Valley Cattle Co, Kiowa, CO
4th - WMF Ugly Betty
Class 19
1st - Bar J Bonnie T64
2nd - Bar J Polly 22N-T63
Class 20
SC Shane U285
Mellott Lowline Cattle LLC • Carr, Colorado
Spring Creek Tiffany
Big Valley Cattle Company • Kiowa, Colorado
Class 29a
1st - Double J's Miss 176T
2nd - Bar J Nadine 3N58-7t23
3rd- DJR's Yes Im Classy 241T George Jenkins, No. Platte, NE
4th - Fairwyn's Tatiana 703T
5th - Bar J Ellie Oil-7T28
6th - LLB Bayprize T027
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
Class 29b
1st - Miss Double J 53T
2nd - Bar J Nellie 7T5
3rd - Jet's Miss Boris 72T Karla Kovac-Grier, Stewartsville, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull
Bar J Nell 4P13-7T41
Bar J Ranch • Brooten, Minnesota
Key Truman 101T
Class 30
1st - Bonanza's Tia 705T
2nd - LLB Navigator Joy T11
Class 31
1st - CRF Saratoga
2nd CRF Super Cal
Junior Heifer Calf Fullblood Champion
EZ Lucy 4U
Mike Hudlow • Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bar J Polly T8
Reserve Champion Junior Fullblood Heifer
Miss Double J 53T
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female
Senior Heifer Calf Fullblood Champion
Bar J Bonnie T64
Senior Heifer Calf Fullblood Reserve Champion
CRF Taylor
Percentage Females
Class 17a
1st - Double J's Who's My Daddy 4U G. Jenkins, No. Platte, NE
2nd - EZ 723U
3rd - CHF Shot Of Tequila
Class 28b
1st - BR Sage 3T
2nd - Bonanza's Tracy 716T
3rd - Bonanza's Twila 715T Chatham Ridge Farm, Old Chatham, NY
4th LLB Exxlandd T722
5th - Fairwyn's Tabitha 709T
Junior Fullblood Bull Calf Champion
EZ Update 16U
Double J's The Brick 281
Champion Junior Fullblood Heifer
Champion Senior Fullblood Heifer
CRF Saratoga
Reserve Champion Senior Heifer
CRF Super Cal
KC Kandids by Jim Spawn
American Royal Lowline Show Superintendent Karla Kovak-Greer (L) with Debbie
Asher, Platte City, Missouri. They worked hard to make the show a success.
Taylor Albert Palacios had a great time with his dad, Francisco. They came all the
way from Old Chatham, New York with the Chatham Ridge show string.
L-R: Rick Dodd, Joseph Nauer and Dennis Bolt in deep discussion.
American Royal Lowline Judge Bill Conley, Clarksdale, Missouri
ALR’s Carl Palermo enjoyed watching the Lowline show.
As always, Trevor Smith has a good time showing Lowline cattle.
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Double J's The Brick 281
SC Shane U285
Mellott Lowline Cattle LLC • Carr, Colorado
Key Truman 101T
Bar J Polly T8
Mike Hudlow • Fayetteville, Arkansas
Bar J Bonnie T64
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Other bloodlines include Brenton, Legacy and Quartermaster. 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
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phone: 320/346-2750
John and Joanne Reed
30217 110th Ave
Brooten, MN 56316
email:[email protected]
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Judging Results Report
Central Washington State Fair
Judge: Neil Effertz
Diamond Halo
Class 5
Late Summer Yearling
1st – Topline Lowlines
2nd – Cloverdale Farm
JJ Tessa
Cloverdale Trudy
Class 6
Early Summer Yearling Heifer
Class 7
Late Jr Yearling Heifer
1st – Cloverdale Farm
Class 9
JR Bull
1st – Lucky Gem Lowline
TL Sierra
Cloverdale Teri
Cloverdale Tara
Diamond Importer
Class 13
Late Jr. Bull
1st – Bri Leith Farm
2nd – Bogus Creek Lowline
Bri Leith’s Uriel
Bogus Creek Powder Keg
Class 17
Late Summer Yearling Bull
TL Wanamara Vanderbolt
2nd – Lucky Gem Lowlines
Diamond Importer
Class 19
Late Jr Yearling Bull
Class 23
Two Year Bull
Class 30
Senior Cow
2nd – Topline Lowlines
Class 29
Best Five Head
1st – Lenhard Ranch
2nd – Topline Lowlines
LR Betty
Class 11
Cow/Calf
1st – Bogus Creek Lowline Angus JE Sweet Syringa/BC Sweet Ola
Class 2
Early Jr HeiferCalf
1st – Dexter, Monica
Full Blood Lowlines
Class 1
Late Jr. HeiferCalf 3/1-7/1/08
Bri Leith’s Uel
2nd – Bogus Creek Lowline Angus
Bogus Creek Sweet Ola
3rd – Bri Leith Farm
Bri Leith’s Ummah
Class 4
Early Sr Heifer Calf
1st – Lucky Gem Lowline
Percentage Lowline
Class 1
Late Jr HeiferCalf 3/1-7/1/08
Class 12
Pair of Heifers
Class 3
Late Sr Heifer
1st – Millman, Stefani
HB Domino
Class 6
Early Summer Yearling Heifer
LR Porsche
Class 7
Late Jr Yearling Heifer
2nd – Bri Leith Farm
RLL Super Steff
Bri Leith’s Topaz
Cloverdale Trudy,
Cloverdale Farms
EZ Sasha 324S
Topline Lowlines
Class 13
Late Jr Bull
1ST – Lenhard Ranch
LR Son of a Gun
Class 17
Late Summer Yearling Bull
Class 18
Early Summer Yearling Bull
Grand Champion Fullblood Cow
Kobblevale Surprise
Topline Lowlines
Cloverdale Flash
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Cow
JE Sweet Syringa
Bogus Creek Lowline Angus
LR Lincoln
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Fullblood Pair
JE Sweet Syringa/BC Sweet Ola
Bogus Creek Lowline
Class 24
Pair of Bulls
2nd – Lenhard Ranch
RLL Super Steff
Lenhard Ranch
Bri L Ummah/Bri L Storm King
Cloverdale Flash/Cloverdale Trudy
BC Powder Ket/BC Sweet Ola
Bri Leith’s Thomas
Class 26
Produce of Dam
Bri Leith’s Ummah/Bri Leith’s Uriel
Bri Leith’s Storm King
Kobblevale Surprise
TL Annie Oakley
Topline Lowlines
Bri Leith Farms
Class 11
Cow/Calf
1ST – Lenhard Ranch
Class 25
Pair of Calves
2nd – Lenhard Ranch
3rd – Cloverdale Farm
4th – Bogus Creek Lowline
JJ Tessa
Cloverdale Teri/Cloverdale Trudy
Class 27
Junior Get of Sire
EZ Lexus
Cloverdale Flash/C Teri/C Trudy
HB Domiino
Stephanie Millman
Cloverdale Flash
Cloverdale Farms
LR Lincoln
Lenhard Ranch
Grand Champion Percentage Cow
EZ Sasha 324S
Lenhard Ranch
Class 28
Get of Sire
1st – Cloverdale Farm Cloverdale Flash/C Tara/C Teri/C Trudy
Cloverdale Trudy,
Cloverdale Farms
JJ Tessa
Topline Lowlines
RLL Super Steff
Lenhard Ranch
Grand Champion Fullblood Cow
Kobblevale Surprise
Topline Lowlines
Reserve Champion Percentage Female
HB Domiino
Stephanie Millman
Bri Leith Farms
Topline Lowlines
Lenhard Ranch
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Cow
JE Sweet Syringa
Bogus Creek Lowline Angus
Grand Champion Percentage Cow
EZ Sasha 324S
LR Lincoln
Lenhard Ranch
Cloverdale Flash
Cloverdale Farms
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Regional Association News
Southern Lowline Angus Breeders Association
Northwest Lowline Association
SLABA held a fall field day at Rex and Sandy Myers in Bastrop, Texas,
November 8, 2008. Several things were discussed but most important was the
upcoming class addition of Lowline in the Texas Junior Livestock association.
The final classes are still being worked at this time. What this means is that
heifers will now have a class of their own in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana and
hopefully other states. By doing this it will increase the possible sales of heifers
to the youth. There will be three classes, (fullblood, purebred and halfbloods). So
if you are thinking of coming to Houston in March, be sure and bring some animals for sale; these kids will be selling their animals and looking for something
new next year. The total premium this year at Houston is $4,000. The show will
be held March 14-17, 2009. Entries must be postmarked by January 5, so this will
be the last news letter before Houston. For more information go to Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo, www.hlsr.com. No other news at this time, hope to
see you in Denver in January.
Sincerely – Robert Mason – President of SLABA
The Northwest Lowline Association has successfully finished it’s third annual
Northwest Lowline Classic at the Central Washington State Fair on October 1-5,
2008. The five-day event was filled with members getting reacquainted, a carcass
evaluation clinic, our annual executive board and committee chair meeting, a
banquet/social followed by a great show, junior show and showmanship class
judged by Neil Effertz.
Midwest Lowline Association
The American Royal was a great success this year with more breeders represented than in previous years. Many traveled from far and wide to come to this great
event and there was even a couple that came from the northern parts of Minnesota
to find out more about our breed and attend our functions. We appreciate all who
came.
I need to extend a special to the following companies for their generous support
of our breed of cattle and the American Royal show. Thank You to
Bovigen/Pfizer, Nancy Grathwohl and Kevin Milliner, who graciously put on a
fabulous dinner and seminar on Monday evening. They presented their product
line and some of the advances they are making, not only to the Lowline breeders
but to other breeders from around the area that took the time to attend. After the
dinner and seminar the conversation continued late into the evening in the hospitality room and Kevin Milliner commented to me that this type of event would be
welcomed by Bovigen/Pfizer at other shows also. He was very pleased with the
quality of questions and the conversation the ensued about this technology.
Please visit their Web site at (www.bovigen.com) for more information on their
line of DNA testing products.
Thank You to the Argosy Casino Hotel and Spa for their hospitality during our
stay. The accommodations were fabulous; the availability of restaurants was great
and convenient. Their attention to detail for the seminar was great also. If you
have any trips to Kansas City planned this would be the place to stay (www.stayargosy.com)
Thank you to BioTracking (www.biotracking.com) who donated 10 pregnancy
tests which went to George Jenkins for taking the Breeder’s Best Six. For those
that are not familiar with this company and their test please take time to check
them out.
A special thank you Fort Dodge Animal Health for donating two – 500 cc bottles of Cydectin Pour On (www.fortdodgelivestock.com). The first went to
George Jenkins for Grand Champion Bull and the second went to John Reed for
Get – Of – Sire.
Thank you to Thornell (www.thornell.com) for donating two Mirotec Calf
Blankets. These are great products for new born calves in trouble on cold nights.
These products are prototypes brought over from Australia and may not be listed
on their Web site yet, but for more information about these type of neat products
go to (www.gillgroupinternational.com). The recipients of these blankets were
Mike Hudlow for Grand Champion Female Percentage/Purebred and Trevor
Smith for Grand Champion Female Fullblood division.
Another Thank You goes out to RubberMaid and Schroer Manufacturing for
their donations of product for various classes.
The Midwest Lowline Association has gained more members because of our
presence at Iowa State Fair, Nebraska State Fair and the American Royal. Our
Midwest hospitality has accounted for some of this and I ask those involved with
the Midwest Lowline Association to always be available for those entering our
breed so we can grow and improve.
Karla A. Kovac-Grier
The Northwest Lowline Association has elected several new members to it’s
executive board and committee chairs. The new leaders come from a diverse
background of cattle and business experience and are dedicated to the promotion
of the Lowline breed. The new board includes:
*Gordon Lenhard- President
*Jim Eldridge- Vice President
*Maggie Hansen- Treasurer
*Beth Johnson- Secretary
Committee Chairs
*Mary Goben- Education, Youth Committee & Newsletter
*Jacqui Duran- Show & Sales Committee
*Alan Bradshaw- Marketing & Promotions
*Shelley Dodd- Website
The 2008 Northwest Lowline Classic was a big success with breeders from
Washington and Idaho participating in the event. A big thanks to Neil Effertz for
judging the show. In the Fullblood division, congratulations to Bri Leith’s “Storm
King” for Grand Champion Bull, owned and shown by Bri Leith Farm.
Wanamara Vanderbolt won Reserve Grand Champion Bull, owned and shown by
Topline Lowlines. Grand Champion Fullblood Female went to “JJ Tessa”, owned
and shown by Topline Lowlines and Reserve Grand Champion Female went to
“Trudy”, owned and shown by Cloverdale Farm. Topline Lowlines took Grand
Champion Cow with the prolific show winner from Australia, “Kobblevale
Surprise”. Reserve Grand Champion Cow was awarded to “JE Sweet Syringa”
owned and shown by Bogus Creek Lowline Angus. Grand Champion Cow/Calf
pair went to “JE Sweet Syringa and her calf BC Sweet Ola.
In the Percentage division, Grand Champion Bull went to “Flash” shown and
owned by Cloverdale Farms. Reserve Grand Champion Bull was awarded to “LR
Lincoln” owned and shown by Lenhard Ranch. Grand Champion Female went to
“RLL Super Steff” owned and shown by Lenhard Ranch. Reserve Grand
Champion Female was taken by “HB Domino” owned and shown by Stephanie
Millman. Grand Champion Cow was awarded to “EZ Sasha” owned and shown
by Lenhard Ranch.
We had a small auction benefiting the Northwest Lowline Youth Association.
Thanks to all who donated and purchased items.
Donors
Purchasers
NWLA blanket, Mary Goben
Bill &Donna Boekel $50
10 straws semen w/certificates, Neal Effertz
Rick & Shelley Dodd $55
Cattle gift basket, Jacqui Duran Dodd & D. Boekel Alan & Alice Bradshaw $50
Website, Shelley Dodd
Keith & Sharon Ostby $300
Canvas Feed Bag, David Whitehead
Jim Eldridge $70
Canvas Feed Bag, David Whitehead
Rick & Shelley Dodd $60
2 Straws semen w certificates, Jim Eldridge
Bill & Donna Boekel $30
The NWLA is very excited about the up and coming new year as we have decided to move the 4th Annual Northwest Lowline Classic to the Spokane Interstate
Fair in Spokane, Washington. The dates of the event will be September 3-8,
2009. This new venue offers higher premiums as well as a great facility to handle
the show. We are looking to increase or membership and expand our presence in
the great Northwestern states of Washington, Idaho and Oregon. We welcome all
new members and encourage you to visit our Web site at nwlowline.com.
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Tribute to Retiring Board Members
John Floyd – Member no. 12, one of the founding members of ALR. He has never wavered in his commitment to the Lowline
breed and the Registry. John has served several terms on the Board, as he was elected prior to the term limit now in effect. John
served as President during some of the most explosive growth periods ALR has experienced. He has always served as a “committee of one” to help publish the Lowline Ledger. John has written articles; encouraged others to write articles; and tirelessly followed up to acquire materials to publish the Lowline Ledger as we know it today. John has been a real work-horse on the Board
and he leaves big shoes to fill.
Bill Goldsberry – Bill came into the ALR in 2002, and he came all the way. He was passionate about the Lowline breed and the
Lowline business. He soon put together the Lone Tree Lowline herd which produced show champions and sale toppers. He won
election to the Board in 2006 and was elected President soon after. Personal issues distracted Bill from his Presidency this year,
so there are probably goals he had in mind that he wasn’t able to achieve. But he did make many achievements during his term as
an ALR Board member and President and left his mark on the ALR.
(Robert) Mark Hoyle – Dr. Hoyle, an M.D. specializing in vascular surgery, is a proponent of organic, natural methods of beef
production, which led him to the Lowline breed. His Two Rivers Organic Ranch puts his beliefs into practice using Lowline
genetics as well as Murray Grey and commercial cattle. Mark lobbied for the creation of the Conflict Resolution Committee and
serves as its Chair, helping create solutions to problems and disputes to the highest degree of satisfaction possible for all
involved. Mark is resigning from the Board due to health issues, but he has served the ALR well during his year on the Board.
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At Your Service
HEAVEN SENT RANCH
American Lowline Composite Cattle
Mike, Valerie, Jacob & Hailey Hudlow
Championship Genetics
with Commercial Application & Eye Appeal
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Email: [email protected]
TWO RIVERS ORGANIC RANCH
For Sale:
Fullblood and percentage Lowlines
Fairwyn’s Machine semen/embryos
Two and three-year-old fullblood and percentage bulls
Mark Hoyle
103 Hyde Lake Rd • Bennington, OK 74723
cell 972 816 2901
email [email protected]
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H: 479-361-2859
C: 479-841-9319
At Your Service
East Iowa Lowline Cattle Company
334 290th Street
West Branch, Iowa 52358
Prime American Lowline Cattle at Their Best
Fullblood, Purebred and Percentage Cattle For Sale
Bred for Conformation and Performance
Select Your Next Champion Now!
www.eastiowalowlinecattlecompany.com
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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
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