Arkansas and Louisiana Bound
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Arkansas and Louisiana Bound
www.beltie.org January 2013 US Beltie News THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BELTED GALLOWAY SOCIETY, I N C . Arkansas and Louisiana Bound President Jon Bednarski After a month of catching up at our farm, Sylvia and I headed for Russellville, Arkansas, to the location of Galloway Farm and owners Bill and Judy Galloway. Arkansas has 134 registered Belted Galloway cattle and 11 member farms. We were to meet Bill and Judy at their home in town and then drive a few miles out to visit their farm. As we pulled into their main street home, I knew that Sylvia and I were in for a special treat. As I knocked on the door, I noticed a National Register of Historic Places plaque to the side. Being passionate about unique homes, I couldn't wait to view the inside of their beautiful home. Bill and Judy bought their 1909 historic home in 1976 and they are the home’s fourth owners of it. Bill, a dermatologist, and Judy, a retired pharmacist, lead very active lives. Bill keeps very busy on the farm and enjoys kayaking. He also collects antique banjos, fiddles, mandolins, and guitars and he plays with a local band. Judy has been hands-on with the extensive ongoing restoration of their home. She still seems to find time to keep up the beautiful gardens that surround their home. After a tour of their magnificent home, we headed out for a visit of their 62-acre farm, which they bought in 1984. Bill originally raised Simmentals, but after several years, he wanted to switch breeds. Interestingly, while on a skiing trip to Colorado he noticed a Beltie bumper sticker on a car and, since his last name is Galloway, he thought maybe this was the change he was searching for! The Galloway Farm’s first cattle came from Mississippi around 1995 and another came from Marben Farms in Connecticut. The herd grew over the years, but with the drought the last few years, Bill has reduced the herd to 25 Belties. He has no problems selling his heifers and steers throughout the surrounding states. After a nice tour of his farm and his very efficient barn, we headed south towards Louisiana. I could see the effects of the drought that Bill was talking about. As the highway joined up with the mighty Mississippi River, we saw water levels 15'-20' below normal. The extensive levee system that has been built along the river is impressive in how it protects the thousands upon thousands of acres of cropland. From cotton, and rice fields, to corn and soybeans, you can see how diverse and important farming is in this part of the country. Arriving in Louisiana, a state that has 107 registered Belted Galloway cattle and six member farms, we turned west, heading to Jonesville and Boggy Bayou Belties and Paints Farm. Don Enlow, the owner, met us at his entrance and prepared a lunch of pecan wood-smoked Beltie Burgers for us to enjoy. Wow! Don bought his first Belties in 2004, but found it a challenge to locate animals to build his herd. His first Belties came from Froggy Hollow’s Farm in Mississippi and Verlee Farm in North Carolina. Don, who has been a pilot for over 40 years, has flown and has inspected gas pipelines across the US for several major oil companies. His current position as a pilot is allowing him more free time to spend on the farm. Don was actually introduced to the breed while flying in Wisconsin many years ago. Don was no stranger to farming, as he had raised over 300 Boer goats on the farm prior to having cattle. As his farm name states, he has a few paint horses. I was impressed by Don’s many hobbies: growing fruits, berries, and pecan trees, to making handmade wooden roux and rice spoons from various wood species. I'm really amazed at how active, versatile and involved our members are and Don is no exception. Although Don's herd is not large, he has been an enthusiastic supporter of the breed and has sold and delivered Belties to many states to help potential members get started. Next month, Sylvia and I will continue on this trip with a Mississippi Farm visit and a stop in Nashville, Tennessee at an historic farm that also has Belties. JANUARY 2013 PAGE 2 From Vic’s Office Executive Director Vic Eggleston All members should have received their membership renewal notice by the time you read this. Revenue from membership dues provides the bulk of the funds our organization uses to fulfill its mission of promoting Belted Galloway cattle. The Council is working to educate the public about the merits of our breed and to provide to our members, resources that will enhance the value of their registered stock. Receiving membership dues payments early in the year helps the Council determine the monetary resources that are available to best fulfill its mission. Included in your membership renewal package is a letter from the Belted Galloway Foundation President, Bruce Anderson, identifying the functions of the Foundation and the benefits it can provide through your generous donations. Please consider the Foundation’s objectives and include whatever amount you can along with your membership dues payment. During December, I finalized all the Lifetime Point Awards and Show Point Awards totals. Included in this issue are the Lifetime Point Awards. During February we will announce the 2012 Show Point Awards. 2013 Belties Unlimited Show The Belties Unlimited Show returns to Iowa City, Iowa after a three-year absence, on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Our blow-and-go type show will be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City. Blow-and-go means washed and blown out but no paints or adhesives are used. We encourage participants to clip their animals. It’s a great way for new exhibitors to begin showing. Prior shows held in 2008 and 2010 were fun, family shows with exhibitors, including several first -time participants, from four states. Iowa City is in east-central Iowa, at the junction of Interstate 80 and US Highway 218. This show is hosted by Greg and Pat Hipple and is sponsored by the Great Lakes Belted Galloway Association. For information prior to the release of registrations for the show, feel free to contact Greg and Pat at (319) 624-2812 or [email protected]. Canadian Livestock Records Corporation 2417 Holly Lane Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1V 0M7 Betty Foti Email betty.foti@clrc. ca Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 310 Fax 613-731-0704 Lisa Hutt Email [email protected] Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 312 Fax 613-731-0704 Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. Lisa may also be reached from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday and until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. She is not in the office on Friday, but Betty is still available to assist you that day. In Memoriam Robert Flynn December 1, 1941 - December 1, 2012 Robert Flynn of Pittsboro, North Carolina, a true child of God, entered the gates of Heaven on December 1, 2012 at his getaway in Emerald Isle, while he was with his beloved wife of 49 ½ years, Dianne Childress Flynn. Robert has two sons, Michael Flynn of Mebane, who is married to Andrea, and Robbie Flynn of Burlington. Robert has three grandchildren, Brittany, Jordan, and Bryanna Flynn, whom he loved unconditionally. Robert's life radiated a glowing spirit that he used to guide and teach his family. He was a "gentle giant" who touched the lives of everyone with his kindness and helpfulness and the unselfish generosity that was truly from his heart. His drive led him to live his life to the fullest and beyond the limits that most men ever realize. Robert was a long-time member of Edgewood Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. His life was a true testament to God. Lastly, Robert worked for Fitch Creations, the developer of Fearrington Village, for almost 40 years. He was loved by his co-workers as well as the residents of Fearrington Village. Fitch Creations/Fearrington Village purchased Belted Galloway cattle 25-plus years ago. Robert researched the breed and traveled to Virginia and Maine to purchase their foundation stock. Robert was passionate about Belted Galloway cattle and served on Council, various committees and later as vice-president. Robert also served as the Southern Belted Galloway Cattle Association’s president. A feather in Robert’s cap was the fact that Fearrington cattle are shown and sold nationally, and continue to provide foundation stock to new breeders. As the owner of Fearrington Village stated, "Robert radiated a calm, positive energy that instantly built trust, and an intuitive common sense that will be missed. He was a rock to so many people whose lives he touched." Harry T. Burn Award The Harry T. Burn Award was established and funded in 1984 by his widow in memory of the late Harry T. Burn, Tennessee, one of the Society’s early very dedicated breeders. Many breeders may recognize Mr. Burn’s breeding stock in their pedigrees identified by the prefix Hathburn. His nephew, James E. Burn, was president of the Society when he announced that the award, a large perpetual trophy and an engraved individual plaque, would be given to persons singled out as having provided outstanding support and promotion to the Belted Galloway breed. The award is not annual; rather, it is presented from time to time as merited. We invite the membership to submit a letter of recommendation about an individual who they feel is deserving of this distinguished award. Letters may be submitted to Vic Eggleston’s office for the review of Council. January 2013 PAGE 3 The National Belted Galloway Show, AGM and Premium Sale The Belted Galloway Society, Inc. experienced a marvelous turnout for the Annual General Meeting in Louisville, KY. Around 125 people attended the meeting and the events at The North American International Livestock Exposition. With 106 Belted Galloway cattle shown at the National Show, it was reported that it is the largest Belted Galloway show in history! It’s always fun to see our youth from across the United States showing in The Kathi Jurkowski National Junior Show! The Belted Galloway Premium Sale was a huge success, offering quality cattle and strong bidding and sales! If you were unable to attend the event, you were missed! But the good news is that we are planning to do it all again in 2013! There certainly was a plethora of activities and events to attend because The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) is the world's largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition. Ten different species of livestock compete in the exposition, and the purebred beef and sheep events are the largest in the world. Beltie visitors enjoyed the Giant Country Store and its nearly 200 commercial vendors. The Belted Galloway Society, Inc. could not hold this event without the work of many volunteers! We are so grateful to our Council and the many individuals who work to make it a positive experience for the Belted Galloway breed! During the Annual General Meeting the membership voted to amend the by-law regarding junior membership. Junior membership will now be retained through the calendar year of her/his 21st birthday. Elections were held and returning to Council serving a 2year term are Scott Griffith (TX), Lisa Lovett (IL) and Michelle Ogle (NJ). The Spring Meeting will be held in Indianapolis, IN during April 2013. The Annual General Meeting will be hosted by The Belted Galloway Society Inc. to coincide with The National Belted Galloway Show and Premium Sale in Louisville, KY during November 2013. Michelle Ogle ,Chair of the Show and Sale Committees The 2012 Belted Galloway Society Premium Sale was held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 and was a resounding success. With 58 registered bidders present, and another 25 bidders registered online, bidding was fast and furious. This was, not doubt, the best Premium Sale held by the Society to date. Thanks to Sherwood Acres Beef LLC for the pre-sale reception! During the reception, potential buyers had a chance to view all the sale cattle, and were able to meet with the consignors. The final numbers are: 9 Female lots Total sales $36,150 4 Bull Lots Total sales $10,500 1 Flush Total sales $ 5,500 1 embryo lot Total sales $ 400 5 semen lots Total sales $ 5,350 Average: $4,017/lot Average: $2,625/lot Average: $5,500/lot Average: $ 400/lot Average: $ 134/straw Total Gross sales $64,350 Overall per lot average of $3,217 Top Selling Female Lot 4 Southdown Yellow Rose 40Y 34967B, consigned by Southdown Farm, Bedminster, NJ and sold to James Miller, Hillcroft Farm, Paris, KY. $5,500 Top Selling Bull Lot 13 Driftwood Redman 36Y (AI)(ET), consigned by Driftwood Plantation, Awendaw, SC and sold to Peggy Bachman/ Priestford, LLC, Darlington, MD. $2,900 JANUARY 2013 PAGE 4 The National Belted Galloway Show Grand Champion Heifer, Driftwood Louise 45X. Bred and owned by Sue Drew (SC). Grand Champion Bull, Meadowood Xman. Bred by Marc Schappell and Tom Anderson (NY). Owned by Ellen Sims (PA). National Belted Galloway Open Show Junior Champion Heifer, Marben’s Cargo Pants. Reserve, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Weaber Livestock. Late Senior Heifer 10/1-12/31/10, Driftwood Louise 45X. Early Senior Heifer 9/1-10/31/10, Journey’s End Eliza. Late Two-Year-Old Heifer, Blisful Patty owned by Greenhill Farm. Early Two-Year-Old-Heifer, Stonesthrow Bella (AI) (ET) owned by Oak Run Farm (NC). Senior Champion Heifer, Driftwood Louise 45X. Reserve, Fearrington Celebrity. Grand Champion Heifer, Driftwood Louise 45X. Reserve, Fearrington Celebrity. Three-Year-and-Over Cow with Calf, Oak Valley Wendy. Grand Champion Cow with Calf, Oak Valley Wendy. Reserve, Driftwood Sizzle owned by Triple R Farm. Spring Bull Calf born March 2012 and after, Kiyiwana Double O Seven owned by Uphill Farm. Junior Bull Calf 1/12/28/12, Holborook Hill Ziggy Marley (AI). Winter Bull Calf 11/1-12/31/11, Bluebird Zeus. Senior Bull Calf 9/1-10/31/11, Driftwood Yield 28Y (AI) (ET). Champion Bull Calf, Driftwood Yield 28Y (AI) (ET). Reserve, Holbook Hill Ziggy Marley (AI). Junior Yearling Bull 3/1-4/30/11, Driftwood Red Oak 18Y. Junior Champion Bull, Driftwood Red Oak 18Y. Reserve, MHF Yock 311 owned by Pine View Farm. Late Senior Bull, Fearrington Casnova. Early Senior Bull, Meadowood Xman (AI) owned by HC Sims Farm. Late TwoYear-Old Bull, Marben’s Jasper Park (AI). Three-Year-Old Bull, ABG Julius owned by CYR Ranch. Senior Champion Bull, Meadowood Xman (AI). Reserve, Driftwood Sonic (AI). Grand Champion Bull, Meadowood Xman (AI) owned by HC Sims Farm. Reserve, Driftwood Sonic (AI). Get-of-Sire, Driftwood Plantation with Highland Farm Otto. Produce of Dam, Meadowood Farm with Antietam Ladybug, Best Pair of Weanlings, Holbrook Hill Farm. Best Pair of Yearlings, Driftwood Plantation. Breeders Herd, Driftwood Plantation. Best Six Head, Driftwood Plantation. Aavalon Farm (TX), Antietam Farm (IL), B& J Cattle Company (IN), Blisful Acres LLC (OK), Bluebird Ranch (TX), Countyline Belties (IN), Cross Creek Farm (NC), CYR Ranch (SD), Dickinson Acres (MN), Double M Ranch (TX), Driftwood Plantation (SC), Fearrington Village/Fitch Creations (NC), Greenhill Farm (LA), Hilltop Farms (IL), HC Sims Farm (PA), Holbrook Hill Farm (NH), K Galloway (SC), Journey’s End Farm (ME), Marben Farms (CT), Magnolia Trace Farms (MS), MCS CMS Cattle (NY), Meadowood Farm LLC (NY), Mitchell Ledge Farm (ME), Needmore Acres (IN), Oak Valley Farm (IL), Pineview Farm (ME), Red Barn Enterprises LLC (IN), Southdown Farm (NJ), Uphill Farm (NY), Sunnybrook Farms (IL), Triple R Farm (NC), Twelve Oaks Cattle Company (RI), Vaca Linda Belties (TX), Wayside Valley Farm (IL), Weaber Livestock (KY). Club Calf Steer, Needmore Acres Bradley. Light Steer born 2011, Blisful Watch Me. Finished Steer, Red Barn Titan. Grand Champion Steer, Red Barn Titan. Reserve, Blisful Stout. Late Spring Heifer Calf born after April 2012, Triple R Destiny. Spring Heifer Calf born March 2012, Kiyiwana Fiona Volpe owned by Blisful Acres. Late Junior Heifer Calf 2/1 -2/28/12, CYR Zeona. Early Junior Heifer Calf 1/1-1/31/12, Ridgeview Double DS (AI) owned by Triple R Farm. Champion Junior Heifer Calf, Ridgeview Double DS (AI) owned by Triple R Farm. Reserve, CYR Zeona. Winter Heifer Calf, Southdown Yellow Rose 40Y. Late Senior Heifer Calf, 9/1-10/31/11, Meadowood Yona 90Y. Early Senior Heifer Calf, Meadowood Yoko. Champion Senior Heifer, Southdown Yellow Rose 40Y.Reserve, Meadowood Yoko. Late Summer Yearling Heifer 7/1-8/31/11, Driftwood Sizzle 250Y. Early Summer Yearling Heifer, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Weaber Livestock. Junior Yearling Heifer 3/14/30/11, Marben’s Comet. Early Junior Yearling Heifer, 1/12/28/11, Marben’s Cargo Pants. JANUARY 2013 PAGE 5 The National Belted Galloway Show Grand Champion Open and BYG Cow/Calf, Oak Valley Wendy. Bred and owned by Jacob and Noah Keller (IL). Grand Champion Open and BYG Steer, Red Barn Titan. Bred and owned by Angela, Alexandra and Doug Abney (IN). Premier Breeder, Driftwood Plantation. Premier Exhibitor, Driftwood Plantation. Thanks to all our Financial Supporters! Kathi Jurkowski National Junior Show Platinum Level - $200+. Driftwood Plantation (SC), B&J Cattle Company (IN), HC Sims Farm (PA), Oak Run Farm (SC), Uphill Farm (NY), Alexandra Abney (IN), Doug Abney (IN), Connor Clark (MS), Jessica Dodge (IL), Ryan Fogle (IL), Meg Hall (ME), Lukas Hill (IN), Helena Kagan (NY), Jacob Keller (IL), Noah Keller (IL), Dustin James (ME), Chris Landeck (MN), Caroline Oatley (RI), Cody Sentry (MN), Clayton Stephens (NY), Julia Weaber (KY), Jordan Zimmerschied (OK), Joshua Zimmerschied (OK). Club Calf Steer born after 1/ 11/12, Needmore Acres Bradley. Light Steer born 2011, Blisful Watch Me by Josh Zimmerschied. Finished Steer born after 11/1/10, Red Barn Titan. Grand Champion Steer, Red Barn Titan. Reserve, Blisful Watch Me by Joshua Zimmerschied. Late Spring Heifer Calf born March 2012 or after, Hilltop Farms Zoey. Junior Heifer Calf 1/1 – 2/28/12, Oak Valley Zahara. Winter Heifer Calf 11/ 1 – 12/ 31/11, Wayside Valley Shez All Jack. Late Senior Heifer Calf 9/1 – 10/31/11, Magnolia Trace Zenas Yara. Early Senior Heifer Calf 9/ 1 – 10/31/11, Pineview Destiny. Late Summer Yearling Heifer 5/1 – 8/31/11, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Julia Weaber. Early Junior Yearling Heifer 1/1 – 2/28/11, Red Barn Artemis owned by Lukas Hill. Senior Heifer 9/1 – 12/31/10, Stonesthrow Xpresso (AI) (ET) owned Cody Sentry. Three years and Over Cows with Calf, Oak Valley Wendy. Grand Champion Female, Oak Valley Wendy. Reserve, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Julia Weaber. Junior Showmanship ages 8 to 14 Class A, Julia Weaber. Junior Showmanship ages 8 to 14 Class B, Doug Abney. Senior Showmanship ages 15 to 21 Class A, Alexandra Abney. Senior Showmanship ages 15 to 21 Class B, Adam McConnell. Grand Champion Overall Showman, Adam McConnell. Reserve, Doug Abney. Gold Level - $150. Aavalon Farm (TX), Anderson Hill Farm (VT), Blisful Acres (OK), Keith Jones & Family (SC), Meadowood Farm LLC (NY). Silver Level - $100. Bluebird Ranch /Vaca Linda Belties (TX), Fearrington Village (NC), Great Lakes Belted Galloway Association, Little Everglades Ranch (FL), Magnolia Trace Farm (MS), Southdown Farm (NJ), Stones Throw (SC). Bronze Level - $50. Hav-A-Belt Galloways (WI), Klover Korners Farm (IL), Mitchell Ledge Farm (ME), Monarch Farms (MI), Sherwood Acres LLC (KY), Twelve Oaks Cattle Company (RI), Wayside Valley Farm (IL). All photography courtesy Linde’s Livestock Photography Culled/Deceased Animals When sending in your 2013 dues, please return all registration/recordation papers to the CLRC for deceased or culled animals. Your help will ensure the Society database is up-to-date and member herd inventories are accurate. JANUARY 2013 Fall Council Meeting The Fall Council Meeting was called to order at 6:45 pm, Nov. 12, 2012 in Louisville, KY by President Jon Bednarski. Council members present: Past President Ron Howard (ME), Scott Griffith (TX), Greg Hipple (IA), Brice Jackson (IN), Lisa Lovett (IL), and Secretary Michelle Ogle (NJ), and Executive Director Vic Eggleston (WI). Absent: Vice President Leanne Fogle (IL) and Kris von Dohrmann (NH). Introductions of Council and all those in attendance were made. The minutes of the October 2012 teleconference were approved. Secretary’s Report. Victor Eggleston provided Society membership and registration data through September 30, 2012 as follows: Regular: 634; Junior: 112; Associate: 16; Life: 104. The following 2012 registration transactions were reported: Male: 178; Purebred Female: 650; Appendix: 102; Transfers: 683. The Society has experienced 64 total inquiries to-date. Treasurer’s Report. Vic Eggleston presented the Treasurer’s report. Society funds in checking: $16,681.91. Society funds in savings: $37,258.23. Society funds in a certificate of deposit: $50,110.95. Promotion and Advertising. Chairman Jon Bednarski reported that Naylor LLC ended their association with the Belted Galloway Society canceling the current contract to produce the Belted Galloway Journal. The 2013 Belted Galloway Society Calendars will be promoted, with all revenue benefiting the Beltie Youth Group. To date, the Belted Galloway Society Inc. has given 91 free memberships to individuals who have purchased Belties for the first time. The committee continues to work on a nutritional insert and brand logo or seal. Ron Howard will oversee the completion of the insert. Beef Technology. Ron Howard discussed the on-going data collection of semen and blood for hypotrichosis testing by Dr. Beever from the University of IL. Dr. Beever has been testing in groups of 100 blood or semen samples as submitted. Executive Director Vic Eggleston will contact Dr. Beever to inquire about the hypotrichosis research to date; specifically, he will ask what percentage of animals tested are positive carriers of hypotrichosis. Beltie Youth Group. Lisa Lovett presented, in place of Chairman Leanne Fogle. The Beltie Youth Group is comprised of six regions with regional leadership in each area. Each BYG region’s programs are specific to the needs and events held within that area. In 2012, President Bednarski and Leanne Fogle wrote to each regional association and asked them to select a leader or to affirm their current leadership. Current membership in the Beltie Youth Group is 126 junior members. Our regional leaders are Lori Prock Guptil (ME), Region 1; Kathi Jurkowski (IL) and Lori Prock Guptil (ME) share Region 2; Keith Jones (SC), Region 3; Debbie Masters (TX), Region 4; Kathi Jurkowski (IL), Region 5; and Ailene Tarap (CA), Region 6. In 2011, a BYG leader was named PAGE 6 specifically for The Kathi Jurkowski National Junior Show and Michelle Ogle (NJ) is serving in that role. Several outstanding Beltie Youth Group members were selected and profiled in the 2012 Belted Galloway Journal. Each BYG region’s programs are specifically designed to address the needs and events held within that area and their reports are as follows: Two BYG members participated at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, and other interested youth showed Belted Galloway cattle, as well. Funds were donated to sponsor the buckle program initiated by the American Galloway Breeders Association. Meagan Stephens has agreed to represent the BYG at the National Western Stock Show in Denver in 2013.The Texas Belted Galloway Association established their first show in 2012. Fourteen youth participated in that show. Special thanks to Jerry Stephens (NY) for assisting the Area 4 BYG to establish the inaugural event. In the summer of 2012, we welcomed Debbie Masters into that region’s leadership role. Lori Guptil, Area 1, reported great participation at the 2012 Fryeburg Youth Show with 20 members participating and 4 BYG Youth winning Showmanship in the allbreeds competition. A silent auction was held to fund the region’s activities. Other regional summer shows have averaged 10 youth participating. At the Big E, in Springfield, MA, 21 BYG members showed animals or participated in showmanship. Kathi Jurkowski, Area 5, reported Area 5 has had strong participation with 20 youth participating both in the Midwest Classic and World Beef Expo. A BYG heifer was sold in that region raising $2000 for that region’s programs. Liz Dausman (IN) has agreed to assist Kathi in Area 5. In October 2012, The Western Belted Galloway Association appointed Ailene Tarap (CA) to represent Area 6 as leader. Breed Performance. Ron Howard reported that the committee will work to make the weights and measurements compiled at the National Show available to the membership. Budget & Finance. Executive Director Vic Eggleston presented the 2013 Belted Galloway Society, Inc. budget. Council will be working in upcoming months via teleconference to establish the 2013 budget. Chatfield Scholarship. Executive Director Vic Eggleston communicated that three $1000 scholarships were awarded in 2012 to: Laura Mahoney (MA), Erin Rollins (ME), Audrey Wagner ( IA). Communication, Education and Information Technology. Chairman Scott Griffith reported regarding the progress to offer electronic registrations to the membership. The project will be finalized with the CLRC, and the membership will be notified when complete. Griffith suggested that Council utilize email to promote upcoming events. Newsletter. Executive Director Vic Eggleston reported in place of Leanne Fogle. Eggleston thanked Jon and Sylvia Bednarski for their willingness to visit member farms and report on their travels. Eggleston thanked them for donating their time and travel expenses to the endeavor. Currently 895 newsletters are printed monthly. JANUARY 2013 PAGE 7 Foundation – Ron Howard discussed the concept of a capital campaign with five-year goals for special projects. Howard suggested forming key questions and surveying the membership by newsletter or electronic means. Howard would like to research larger breeds for references. Nominating Committee Report. Jon Bednarski reviewed the current positions open for Council members and communicated the Nominating Committee’s recommendation for Scott Griffith (TX), Lisa Lovett (IL), Michelle Ogle (NJ) to serve a two-year-term. President Bednarski reported the following officers were recommended for the year 2013: President Jon Bednarski (KY), Vice President Leanne Fogle (IL), Secretary, Michelle Ogle (NJ), Executive Director Vic Eggleston (WI). Council accepted the nominations. New Business. Council approved a $5 fee for the transfer of an embryo. Annual Meeting. Council approved holding the 2013 Spring Meeting in Indianapolis, IN and the 2013 Annual General Meeting in Louisville, KY during the North American International Livestock Exposition. Oldest Producing Dam Contest Honoring the longevity and maternal instincts of the Belted Galloway breed is a tradition of the Society. Through promotion, we have marketed the longevity of the breed. Therefore, we want to hear about those mature brood cows still in production in our membership’s herds. During January and February breeders are invited to nominate their mature dams who continue to successfully raise progeny every year. Submit your animal’s name, registration number, age, along with her 2012 calving date. Mail or Email your submission to Executive Director Vic Eggleston. The oldest producing dam will be honored in a subsequent newsletter article. Her 2012 progeny will be registered or recorded compliments of the Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Submissions for the contest will be accepted through March 1, 2013. Tattoo reminder... The Year Code on tattoos for animals born in year 2013 is A Eggleston Presented Burn Award Greg Hipple, Solon, Iowa wrote to the Belted Galloway Society regarding the Harry T. Burn Award, and nominated Victor Eggleston DVM of New Glarus, Wisconsin for his many years of outstanding support and promotion of the Belted Galloway breed. Council unanimously agreed to present Dr. Eggleston the award during the Annual General Meeting. A selection of Greg Hipple’s nomination: ‘Few Belted Galloway breeders have accomplished such things as Dr. Eggleston. He was a founding member of the Great Lakes Belted Galloway Association for which he served as a member of the Board of Directors, as well as President. He has served the Belted Galloway Society as a member of Council, as Vice President, and as President, recently completing his service to the Belted Galloway Foundation and currently serves as the first ever, Executive Director of the Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Dr. Eggleston is first and foremost an ambassador for the Belted Galloway breed. He is a supporter of the breed and its attributes, wherever he goes, in whatever he does. His willingness to support the Society and the regional groups with his experience and expertise are truly remarkable and commendable. Few people have the attributes and integrity as Dr. Eggleston. In his current position as Executive Director, he manages the business of the Belted Galloway Society in a courteous and professional manner, and maintains a personal relationship with the membership few could emulate.’ Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Breed Promotion Advertising/Newsletter Dr. Victor Eggleston, Executive Director [email protected] Phone (608) 220-1091 Fax (608) 527-4811 ABC 1A Sketch reflects the CLRC preferred method of tattoo Vic’s phone hours are Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (CST). A detailed message may be left at any time. Address: N8603 Zentner Rd., New Glarus, WI 53574. Leanne Fogle~Editor~U.S. Beltie News [email protected] Phone (309) 965-2759 JANUARY 2013 PAGE 8 2012 Silver Lifetime Female Award 4WF Candy Cane 81H 14664R,PBXX Ademia Eugenie 5206 Aldermere Perigrine 2P 23962B Aldermere Sara S7 (AI) 26516B Aldermere Sharon 6828 Aldermere Uataessi 29508B Anderson Hill Bon Quest 27760B Anderson Hill Judge Battle 6772D Anderson Hill Lorli 8474 Anderson Hill Ohio Rose 11520D Anderson Hill Patricia (AI) 12792B Anderson Hill Regina 15688D Anderson Hill Ruffles 15448D Anderson Hill Tammy 18566B Anderson Hill Weekend Gal 22430D Anderson Hill Wise Maiden 22408B Arcadia Ruby (AI) 13866B Bramley Mtn Beula (AI) (ET) 9422 Choptank Ethel Roosevelt 10848 Diamond B Jamie 26244B Diamond B Jewel (AI) 21052D Dirigo Fresh Dungarees 12348D Driftwood Buela 12S 30836B Driftwood Hollyhock A7692B3/4,BGXX Driftwood Kanga 17702B Driftwood Kim (AI) – 18854B Driftwood Lina A8492B7/8,BGXX Driftwood Marie 20236B Driftwood Merlot (AI) 21546B Driftwood Minaret 14422B Driftwood Miss Magic 20970B Driftwood Raspberry II (AI) 27120B Driftwood Sizzle 71R 26462B Du Rapide Java 30034B E&H Casey 24496B E&H Lizzy 24498B Holbrook Hill Farfel (AI) 13204B Holbrook Hill Margeaux (AI) 21672B Holbrook Hill Sadie 27796B Marben’s Carol of The Belles 23898B Marben’s Belles (AI) 9788 Marben’s Mocha 1848B Marben’s Victoria II 25680B Meadowood Splendour 9S 27784B Mitchell Ledge Scarlett 13664B Oak Valley Super Nova 21600B Oak Valley Tulley 11483B Old Style Acres Noel 23002B Oreo Acre's Moesha 12836B Pineview Sasha 30922B Ponderosa Primrose 9700 Prock Ridge Kisses 22280B Prock Ridge Misty (AI) 7676 Red Apple Annabelle 27132B,W Red Barn Josefina 25396B Southdown Rhythm 22R 26928B Spurwink Emma 13408B Stonecroft Sybilka 3768 Stonesthrow Kelly (AI) – 22792B Stonesthrow Sweet 16 (AI)(ET) 26596B Sunnybrook Cortney 27122B Tyler Wilma (AI) 20896B,W Uphill Excitement 18734B Wayside Surprise Party 27512B Wayside Valley Elizabeth 20284B Wayside Valley New Moon 15708D Wayside Valley Noelle 29118B 2012 Silver Lifetime Male Award Aldermere Seth10709B Aldermere Winton 5673B Anderson Hill Banjo 10701B Anderson Hill Old Hickory 5537B Au Domaine Natialine 9475 Dream Mountain Dunston 6089D Driftwood Low Country 8303B Driftwood Shield 34S 11095B Enniscorthy Lobo L240 (AI) 10141B Evergreen Delphinium 6381B Four Green Fields Charles 4311 Goose Creek Box Car 7597B Goose Creek Caldwell 5223 Goose Creek Sterling (AI) 6101D Goose Creek Voodoo 6865B Holbrook Hill Homer (AI) 7071B Linetree’s Guston 9653B Midfern Stuart B239-AUS Moonshadow Francis 11563B Prock Ridge Huron II 4827 Prock Ridge Simba 6321B Richard’s Albert 2413 Ridgeview Napoleon (AI) 9153B Roland's High Interest (AI) 6265B Stonecroft Caleb 2557 Stonehedge Patriot 3315 Sunnybrook Patriot 12009B Stonesthrow Natural 9483B Sunnybrook Liberty (AI) 11499B 2012 Gold Lifetime Awards Males ABG Julius 11909B 4WF Taco 69G (ET) 6393B Aldermere Roby 10459B Anderson Hill All In One 10131B Anderson Hill Bop Man 10615D Anderson Hill Ironside 3133 Anderson Hill Merchant 5219D Anderson Hill Quadruler 6925B Bittersweet Poncho 7727B Bolebec Dun Controller 2835D Cookie Hill Glenn 6427B Cookie Hill Macho 6079B Curtiswood J. 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Baldivar 6625D Driftwood Nastridamas 9601B Driftwood Revered DP42R 11753B East View Elmo 5251 Four Green Fields Newt 5317D Hide-A-Way Hill Red Trubador 5547R Klover Korners Patton 9685B Marpine Maurice 2001 Mar-Pine Viking 1953 Meadowood Wayland 62W 32219B Meadowood Ulyssses (AI) 11663B Moonshadow Elvis 11121B Oreo Acre's Bo-don-flintlock (AI) 8115B Ponderosa Ucon –7641B Prock Ridge Rebel 10043B Ridgeview Maynard (ET) 8579R Roland’s Right Time 8865B Starlite Redman 5257R Stonehedge Langdon 4915 Stoney Acres Edward (AI) 5179D Southdown Titan 1T –12117B Uphill Kingston 10995R Wayside Valley Colt 45 8919B Females Aldermere Crocus 15414B Aldermere Manda 13518B Aldermere Marty (AI) 12960B Aldermere Shoshanah 27238B Anderson Hill Contessa 27756D Anderson Hill Orly 11514D Anderson Hill Qui 14162D Anderson Hill Sebina (AI) 17542D Anderson Hill Sugar 17600B Anderson Hill Tara (AI) 18484D Antietam Asia 24402B Antietam Hannah 14538B Antietam Magnolia 20290B Antietam Matilda 20288B Beaver Dam Colly 549 (ET) 11136 Bur-Mer Abby 10932 Choptank Liz 19932B Circle R Florita 13162B,PBXX Curtiswood Lady Dunsmore (AI) 16424D Dirigo Dunfermline 11462D Driftwood Melody 21556B E&H Lilly 18884B E&H Millie17604B Highland Farm Louise 9928 Klover Korners Ginnie 12830B Marben's Curry Powder 18158D, W Marben's Request 16896B Mitchell Ledge Saks 13662B Moonshadow Disney 25928D Pine Valley Estelle 3E 12526B Ponderosa Querida 11440B Ponderosa Wendy 18818B Prock Ridge Dazzle 20628B Prock Ridge Fiesta (AI) 15486B Prock Ridge Kristi 9194 Prock Ridge Mystic 17212B Prock Ridge Razzle 21412B Rose Farm Millie 19474B Ridgeview Sassie 25776B Sholtey's B&B Josie 16924B Spurwink Jujube 15948B Spurwink Maggy 13742 Stonecroft Feather 5858D Stonecroft Jessica 8528 Sunnybrook Alexis (AI) 29180B Sunnybrook Legacy 29178B Sunnybrook Tequila 26546B W.A. Coleen 7824 Wayside Valley Blackberry Jam 23780B Wayside Valley Blue Moon 15678D Wayside Valley Emerald 17492B Wayside Valley Pepper Ann 20644B Wayside Valley Surprise A9026B,M1 JANUARY 2013 PAGE 9 2012 Platinum Lifetime Awards Males Aldermere Ajax 3235 Aldermere Avery 3189 Aldermere Lance (AI) 8071B Aldermere Moon 8791B Aldermere Primo 7P (AI) 9955B Aldermere Sean S9 (AI) 10801B Aldermere Utam 11583B Anderson Hill Bop Man 10615D Anderson Hill Kool Dun 3725D Anderson Hill Nashua 4883 Anderson Hill Robert 7389B Anderson Hill Unbridled II (AI) 8505B Anderson Hill Usher (AI) 8493B Anderson Hill Valley Man (AI) 9007B Antietam Porsche 9417B Antietam Special Edition 10529B Ashleigh Signature (AI) 617-AUS Au Domaine First 4D(Red) 5845R Au Domaine Lorna Line 7709B Bolebec Dun Concorde 7953D (3187) Bolebec Dun Controller 2835D Bur Mer Boris 4643 Dirigo Dallas (ET) -1847BDriftwood Jackal 6969B Driftwood Kingsize (AI) 8095B Du Rapide Red King (ET) 7909R E&H Billy (AI)(ET) 9181B E&H Joshua (AI) 10159B E&H Newman 10659B Eastbrook Baxter (AI) 5379B Fearrington After Hours 11607D Goose Creek Spock 4705 Hav-A-Belt Merlin (AI) 8663B Highland Farm Otto 5997B Holbrook Hill Knicherbocker (AI) Holbrook Hill McVicker 9075D Holbrook Hill Sir Isaac Newton 9641D Klover Korners Maximum 8773B Linetree's Pistol Pete 9535B Lullenden Bruno (2709) Marben's Lochinvar 7691B Marpine Calgary 3319 Mochrum Kingfisher (2879) Northfield Donald 6519B Prock Ridge Boose 4825 Prock Ridge Calgary (AI) 10965B Prock Ridge Simba 6321B Ridgeview Nigel (AI) 9581B Shiralee Moonshine (AI)(ET) Southdown Holbrook Hill Lionel (AI)(ET) 8117B Southdown Unique 9U 11781B Stonesthrow Ambassador 10731B Stonesthrow Umbro 11941B Sunnybrook Camelot 10875B Thistle Creek Jack Straw 7323B Whispering Ridge Taurus 5967B White-O-Morn Sven 10869B Females Aldermere Liza II (AI) 18804B Aldermere Nora (AI) 21688B Aldermere Riga 12012B Aldermere Ronda 12016B Anderson Hill Pistolette 11662B Angel Camp's Glory 13434B Antietam Ladybug 18688B BCA Kristy 18670B Choptank Liz Thouron (AI) 10842 Driftwood Riesling 24810B Du Rapide Gina 27G (AI) (ET) 17726B -1708BE&H Julia (AI) 21870B Enniscorthy Loretta 259L 24484B Goose Creek Virginia Redding 13010B Holbrook Hill Lilly (AI) (ET) 20216B Oak Valley Page 23308B Prock Ridge Alaskan Rain 17214B Prock Ridge Autumn (AI) 19410 Prock Ridge Dotty 15478D,W Prock Ridge Little Dot 29213B Ridgeview Rosanna (AI) (ET) 24794B Southdown Sophia 1S 29518B Spurwink Magnolia 19908 Stonesthrow Ubetcha (AI) (ET) 30276B Sunnybrook Elaine (AI) 24684B Sunnybrook Tequila 26546B Uphill Eleanor 18740B Uphill Francine 21520B Uphill Gwenevere (AI)(ET) 21424B Windcrest Reba 7502 Belted Galloway Calendars, Cookbooks & Flags Supplies are limited to reserve your 2013 Calendar! Contact Executive Director Vic Eggleston to order! Orders may also be made on www.beltie.org through Paypal. What great merchandise to promote our breed! New Members A & S Farms, Suzanne Stevenson, 19489 Pleasant Park Rd. Conifer, CO 80433 (303)697-5263. Kristyn & Andrew Aalto, FLYING COLORS, PO Box 50, 10520 Macon Hwy., Tecumseh, MI 49286 (734)323-9851. David Belding & Dan Baker, 44301 Cress Island Rd., Wellesley Island, NY 13640 (315)440-7035. Sarah Calaway 6939 County Rd. X, Denmark, WI 54208 (920)863 -6693. Callaway Hills Stable, Lenore T Weldon, 2714 State Rd. TT, New Bloodfield, MO 65063 (573)896-4226. Brian Cole, WEST BRANCH FARM, 18 Justin Morrill Hwy., South Strafford, VT 05070 (802)765-9639. East to West Farms, c/o The Buchers, 3720 Gifford Ave., Cicero, IN 46034 (317) 408-4262. Lee Flanigan, 32 Putnam Ridge, Limington, ME 04049 (207)4158808. Pat A. Floyd, 3004 Montgomery Hwy. Luverne, AL 36049 (334) 235-1123. Good Hope Farm, Box 800, Harrah, OK 73045. Kathy Harrison, SHIPPING STONE FARMS, 5880 Ginger Hill Rd., Utica, OH 43080. High Meadow Farm, Mark E. Shumway, 249 Sprague Town Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834. Trevor Hoff, 2441 Marston Rd., New Windsor, MD 21776 (410) 487-2398. Brice, Jane & Jeff Jackson & Driftwood Plantation, 2567 S Country Rd. 500 E., Greencastle, IN 46135. Brian & Dana Jones, J4 RANCH, 723 N Oak Grove Rd., Drumright, OK 74030 (918)352-3337. Vernon Karman, N4344 Hwy. 51, Poynette, WI 53955 (608)2351952. Kenneth R. & Sherry T. Lloyd, 2011 Campbell Rd., Millington, TN 38053 (901)876-6409. Roger & Lynda McKinney, SALT CREEK BELTIES, 9785N CR 1190W, Norman, IN 47264 (812)995-8406. Dave & Sue Nuhlicek, ROCKY HILL RANCH, E2748 Sandy Bay Rd., Kewaunee, WI 54216 (920)776-1412. Peaceful Wisdom Farm, Barney R. Rechkemmer, 21610 E County Rd. 180N, Oakland, IL 61943 (217)346-2039. Sarah L. Pelky, BACK-ACHE-ACRES BELTIES, 6243 Pikes Peak Rd., Lancaster, WI 53813 (606)778-0044. Michael W. Schott, LIME STONE CREEK, 546 Birchwood Ct., St. Charles, MN 55972 (507)251-8995. Juniors Kari, Kolin, Kyler Simpson, OREO ACRES, 1445 N 600 East Rd., McLean, IL 61754 (309)874-2091. Dr. Albert Kirk Smith, FIVE ANGELS FARM, 10714 Pine St., Fairfax, VA 22030 (703)865-7770, Farm at: 512 Brights Hollow Rd., Levels WV 25431. Michael Waldmann, HENCEFORTH FARMS, 550 Biastock Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269)365-8171. JANUARY 2013 PAGE 10 About advertising … Classified ads are free to members. All classified ads are automatically placed on the Hotline on the Internet. Two-month limit on classified insertions. Please include contact information — name, farm, location, phone, fax and email, if any. For all emails — place Hotline in the subject line. Please Email to [email protected], Fax 608-527-4811or phone (608) 220-1091. We encourage members to submit ads the last two weeks of the month. Advertising bulls … Before advertising a young male as a breeder we must be sure he is well conformed, tracks properly, has good legs and feet, and exhibits good weight gains. We should have data available on his birth weight, 205-day weaning weight, and yearling weight. If he's reached breeding age (around 18 months), it's definitely a plus to have his semen checked for quantity and motility. Any data available should appear in your advertisement along with his birth date and the names of his sire and dam. Further, it is required that registration numbers be included on bulls advertised for sale in the Hotline and newsletter. For Sale MISSOURI. Bull for sale, DOB 1/25/12, Reg. #34606B. Photos available; email to requested. Mike Garrison, Garrison Farms, Excelsior Springs, MO. [email protected] or [email protected] Phone (816) 215-2322 or (815) 630-5898. TEXAS. Registered Bull for Sale: Dublin Ourland Belties B3 Tator #10747B. Selling to diversify herd. DOB: 03/29/2005. Black and White with broad belt. Perfect markings with no white anywhere else. Sire: Hide-A-Way Homer Dam: Hide-A-Way Thelma. Great bloodlines, grassfed, very easy-going and gentle bull. He has produced great calves and on occasion, red calves as well. Pictures available via email to interested parties. Contact: Rebekah Drury at Dublin Ourland Belties, Dublin, TX. Email: [email protected], phone: (254) 4452272. COLORADO. For sale cows and heifers. All registered black and white with nice belts. No white anywhere else. Email me at [email protected] if interested. Lynda Danielson, High Country Homestead, Silt, CO (970) 876-2335. ARKANSAS. For Sale 2 bulls. Johnson Farm Pushkin, #35148B, DOB 9/27/11, Sire: Galloway Farm Angus, #10427B, Dam: Boggy Bayou’s Red Bella, #29888R. Johnson Farm Igor, #35147B, DOB 1/29/12 Sire: Galloway Farm Angus, Dam: Meadowpond Farm Georgia, #30270B. Both bulls are docile, easy to handle, have wide belts and are ready to go to work. Contact Eulalia Johnson, Johnson Farms, Waldron, AR 72958. Phone (479) 637-0396. NEW YORK. Steers for sale. They were sired by Anderson Hill Land's End and Thistle Creek Jack Straw. Email [email protected] and I can be called at (585) 689-0754. Jenny Stroh, Blue Fire Farm, Farmersville Station, NY. IOWA. Registered red open cow: Smith Fork Creek Stormy #32813R dob 6/5/10, Young black registered bull: Flat Top Tommy #35112B. Pictures available at www.flattopfarm.com. Chris & Angie Lehman, Flat Top Farm, Iowa City, IA (319) 330-8230. LLINOIS. I have two black Beltie bulls for sale or trade. Wind River Woodrow DOB 08/12/11 reg # {USD}34735B sired by Walnut Hill Sampson 34736-B. Dam is Walnut Hill Tatum 28920B. Also Wind River Agustus DOB 12/26/11 4736B sired by Walnut Hill Sampson out of Walnut Hill Taylor 28918B. Contact Tony Burris, Wind River Farm, Villa Grove, IL (217) 251-9514 or [email protected]. MISSOURI. Outstanding registered heifers sired by Driftwood Tundra. Bred and open cows. Top caliber herd bull prospect, Driftwood Liberty 12X, #34457B sired by Sunnybrook Liberty. Please contact Janet Moyer, Legacy Ranch, Neosho, MO (417) 207-1234, email [email protected]. CALIFORNIA. CJB Ranch is located in a small mountain valley called Hayfork that is situated approximately mid-way between Redding and Eureka in northern California. We have several registered cows and cow/calf combinations for sale. Ravenwood's Maude is a dun, 28192D. She has a beautiful dun heifer at her side. Ravenwood's Katybarthdoor is a dun, 25398D. She has a black heifer at her side. We have three-year-old CJB's Polly Anna 31668B. Her sire is a red Beltie. We have three-year-old CJB's Patty Cake 31670B. Her sire is a red Beltie. All our cows have been with our Black bull Beck Farms Ron 11279-B. You can get additional information and see pictures of all these animals plus more at our website: www.cjbranch.com. Contact Carl, CJB Ranch Hayfork, CA (530) 628-5369 or by email: [email protected]. KANSAS. For Sale: Registered Belted Galloway bull calf, Y Knot Goliath 34895-B. Born 4/16/12 at roughly 85lbs. He was the largest calf born on the Y Knot Ranch, located in the NW corner of Kansas, on the Colorado/Nebraska line. His sire was Aten's Samauri Jack32935-B, is a direct son of Rousseau Farm Diesel (AI) 9579-B (Grand Champion National Western Stock Show). His dam is Maggie Mae McDuff 32280B, by Silver Sage Amoreo 9085B. Both of Goliath's parents were part of the Y Knot Ranch breeding program. His sire, Aten's Samauri Jack, recently passed away but was the family pet, and his mother, Maggie Mae McDuff, has been halter broke and is a gentle cow. Goliath has a full broad belt, no white hairs anywhere else, and has grown to be about 4 inches taller than his older halfbrother, a steer calf. If interested, please contact Cateline or Jeter Isely, Y Knot Ranch, Bird City, KS (785) 734-2380 or by email at either [email protected] or [email protected]. JANAURAY 2013 PAGE 11 Little Everglades Ranch Bob & Sharon Blanchard Jordan Road Dade City, Florida 33523 Registered Belted Galloways ~ Breeding and selling bulls & heifers ~ Purebred five generation pedigrees <[email protected]> Barn: (352) 521-0366 Fax: (352) 521-0377 4960 W. Rd. 150 N• Bargersville, IN • 46106 H 317-422-8137 • M 317-409-6857 [email protected] Ta t t o o Ye a r C o d e The Year Code on tattoos for animals born in year 2013 is A ABC 1A White Sulphur Belties John and Jane Hemmer 770-532-2768 Gainesville, Georgia whitesulphurbelties.com [email protected] Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Dr. Victor Eggleston, Executive Director N8603 Zentner Road, New Glarus, WI 53574 [email protected] Phone (608) 220-1091 Fax (608) 527-4811 Non-profit org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #1040 Leesburg, FL 34748 Belted Galloway Cattle Semen Available Breeding Stock Jeffrey & Lisa Lovett 5600 S. Hickory Road Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 652-3789 [email protected] www.antietamfarm.com OAK VALLEY FARM Mark, Jake & Noah Keller [email protected] 9889 Moate Road Durand, IL 61024 815-248-4687 Fax: 815-248-4507 HOLBROOK HILL FARM World Class Genetics Imported Semen Jane & Steven Silberberg 47 Holbrook Hill Road Bedford, NH 03110 Young Herd Sires Open Heifers available Phone: 603-472-2205 Fax: 603-668-6470 E-mail: [email protected]