Fall 2012 - American Lowline Registry

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American Lowline Registry
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Parker, CO 80138
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Fall 2012
The Lowline Ledger
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Fall 2012
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The Lowline Ledger
President’s Column
Greetings!
I do hope that all of you have had
a great summer. It has been very
hot and very dry here in Wyoming. I
keep wishing it would snow.
There will be a steer show in Kansas City at the American Royal. Registered steers from 25% to Fullbloods will be
shown. Weight and other requirements can be found in the
American Royal premium book.
There have been a few changes
made by the board that I want all of
you to be aware of. The first is that
we have decided to increase the
number of board members to seven.
This means that we will be electing three board members
to a three year term this fall to take effect after the National
Show in January 2013. There is a limit of three people from
any one region on the board at any given time. I do hope
that anyone who is interested in serving our membership in
this capacity will run.
The board has been working diligently to make things
better for all of our members and I hope you will find these
changes as improvements.
I hope all of you have a good fall and I look forward to
seeing you at a show or sale along the way. Take care and
please be kind to one another.
Janis
The National Sale Committee and the Board have decided that there will be a couple of changes to the National
Sale. There will be a sifting committee in Denver and animals that are not of National Sale quality will be sifted. Also,
all sale animals will be required to have DNA parent verification. If you plan on having a percentage animal in the
sale, please get your DNA done now. Fullblood animals already have met this requirement in order to be registered.
Need assistance in purchasing Lowline
cattle, marketing your program or herd
management. Contact ALR Representative
Dean Pike
[email protected]
303-810-7605
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
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President
Janis Black
2J Livestock
PO Box 50693
Casper, WY 82605-0693
(307) 234-0331
(307) 262-1279
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Larry Watkins
Flying J&L Ranch
444 CR632
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(979) 481-0951
[email protected]
Director
John Kaeshoefer
River City Farms
337 Vienna Woods
Beaufort, MO 63013
314-397-9252
[email protected]
www.rivercityfarmsmo.com
Vice President
Rick Dodd
Topline Lowlines
11821 Wagner Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(206) 459-3778
[email protected]
www.ToplineLowlines.com
Director
Neil Effertz
Effertz EZ Ranch
17350 Hwy 1804N
Bismarck, ND 58503
701-223-5202
[email protected]
ALR Office
19590 East Mainstreet #104,
Parker, CO 80138
303-840-4343
[email protected]
usa-lowline.org
Fall 2012
Fall 2012
The Rumen Microbes
- Protein and the Ruminal Factory...............8
2013 National Lowline Schedule of Events.14
2013 National Lowline Sale Entry Form.... 15
Iowa State Fair Lowline Show Results..... 16
Iowa State Fair Junior Lowline
Show Results......................................... 18
New York State Fair Show Results........... 19
2012 Lowline Junior National.................. 22
Life and Production Agriculture................ 26
Muddy Creek Goes Full Circle................... 28
Welcome New Members.......................... 36
Departments
President’s Column..................... 4
Lowline Logistics....................... 6
Lowline Logic..........................10
Advertisers Index.....................12
2012 Lowline Events.................12
Regional Association News..........30
Junior Corral...........................32
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Copyright 2012
The American Lowline Registry is a not-for-profit corporation of North Dakota dedicated to the
preservation and promotion of Lowline cattle.
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The Lowline Ledger
Lowline Logistics
by Neil Effertz
The times, they are a changin’!
We are on the cusp of a great revolution in the beef production infrastructure in North America. No longer can we
expect to produce beef with the “cheap corn” mentality that
has dominated our beef business for the past 70 years. We
as cattlemen and women must re-visit our production paradigms and focus on low cost, forage based beef production
utilizing some of the wasted co-products and by-products
of the crop production systems so dominant in American
agriculture.
This situation, so unique in agriculture, presents a golden
opportunity for the utilization of Lowline genetics in commercial beef processes to lower maintenance costs and
overhead by reducing cow size and improving the natural
fleshing ability of cattle while raising very high quality beef.
Our Lowline cattle can do more in one quick, convenient
cross to improve efficiency than any other breed out there.
Part of this is because of our natural high marbling characteristics and phenomenal tenderness and texture, insuring
a very highly rated eating experience on a low input grass
based finishing ration. The other part is due to the incredibly high ribeye area per hundredweight, even in our first
cross Lowline cattle, that insures a very good retail product
yield from the Lowline cross carcasses. This presents the opportunity for us to potentially see some Lowline genetics in
a majority of beef cow herds in America.
For the future growth of the breed it is imperative that
Lowline breeders are conducting business in an honest
manner and with the highest degree of integrity. The golden
rule needs to be the guiding principle for our code of ethics
as Lowline breeders.
When we represent animals as Lowlines we must get our
home work done and have them registered and parent verified to make sure that they are, in fact, what we say they are.
If we sell them as breeding stock we must guarantee them as
breeders and stand behind our bulls and heifers with an industry standard breeders’ guarantee. If you don’t know what
that is, here is a classic, time proven example:
breeders. Open females are guaranteed to be breeders. If a female appears to be a non-breeder within 6 months of the sale
(or within 6 months of when she reaches breeding age) she
may be returned to the seller at the buyer’s expense. The seller
will then reserve the right to prove the animal a breeder within a six month period, using any fullblood registered Lowline
bull of his choice through AI or natural service. If successful,
seller will return animal to buyer, again at buyer’s expense.
Should the animal fail to prove a breeder, the seller at his
option may either return the purchase price to the buyer or
replace the animal with another of equal value in full settlement and satisfaction of all claims. In no event shall the seller
be responsible for more than the purchase price.
In case the animal in question should develop to be a
problem breeder due to negligence or improper management
by the buyer or if the female has been subjected to any hormonal or surgical reproduction techniques, the seller’s guarantee does not apply. No guarantee is given that bred females
will deliver a live calf. No guarantee is given that a female
will produce eggs suitable for transplant.
Breeding age bulls have passed a semen test at the time
they are sold and unless otherwise stated no guarantee is
given that a bull will produce freezable semen that will settle
cows when thawed. Bull calves that are sold as breeding animals are guaranteed to be breeders when they reach puberty,
approximately 14 - 16 months of age. A guaranteed breeder
means he will pass a semen test and settle a healthy cow of
breeding age.”
“Bred females in this transaction have been pregnancy
examined by a veterinarian and found to be safe in calf. Females in that are represented as pasture exposed have been
running with the bull but are not necessarily pregnancy examined or guaranteed pregnant but are guaranteed to be
Neil Effertz
Effertz EZ Ranch
[email protected]
www.loala.com
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These are good policies to adopt as breeders. We will begin to sell more and more cattle to existing cattlemen who
have had lots of experience buying and selling cattle. These
customers come with an expectation of how they will be
treated as a customer. Remember that your customer’s experience will have a lasting effect on how they talk about the
breed and how many people they will encourage to become
involved with Lowlines in the future.
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The
Rumen
Microbes
Protein and the
Ruminal Factory
Dusty Abney, PhD
Beef Specialist
South Central Region
Cargill Animal Nutrition
[email protected]
Previously I discussed the symbiotic relationship between a cow and
her ruminal microbe population. In
this installment I will cover the interaction between protein and forage digestibility by the microorganisms in the rumen.
Now that you understand that the
rumen microbes do the lion’s share
of the work with regard to the breakdown of forage in the cow’s digestive
tract, another important concept
to understand is why they do this.
Although their presence is highly
beneficial to the cow and they could
not live without her, the microbes
in the rumen exist for one purpose:
to make more copies of themselves.
The fermentation of forage and other feedstuffs are just a means to an
end. The energy, protein, and other
nutrients the cow utilizes from microbial fermentation are pure byproducts of the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and other tiny organisms that
inhabit her rumen.
If the microbes need to produce
copies of themselves, what nutrients will they need to do so? To
know what materials we need to
build something, you have to understand what the final product will be.
If bacteria are analyzed for protein,
they usually contain 50-60% protein
on a dry matter basis. If over half of
the rumen bugs’ cells are composed
of protein, I will bet you can guess
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what the rate limiting nutrient for
efficient digestion of forages is.
I often think of the rumen as a
factory: raw materials come in and
finished products come out. The raw
materials are grass, supplemental
feed, and water. The finished products are nutrients for the cow and,
subsequently, in beef and or milk.
If a factory assembly line is manufacturing trucks, all of the component parts have to be present at the
right time and in the right amounts
in order to produce the optimum
number of trucks a day. If, for whatever reason, the flow of parts to the
assembly line is interrupted or delayed, fewer new trucks will roll out
of the plant that day.
In our ruminal factory, the cow
brings in those raw materials detailed above in varying amounts
throughout the day. Having the
right amount of protein available
at the right time for the microbes to
ferment the forage she consumed is
called synchrony. When synchrony
is not achieved, the efficiency of the
ruminal fermentation is decreased.
Because the cow usually has an adequate amount of forage to consume,
the most common reason for a lack
of synchrony is a deficiency of protein.
Think back to our truck factory.
If we have all the parts needed to
manufacture a truck, but if we experience a delay in the delivery of
tires, the trucks will not roll off the
assembly line any faster than the
tires arrive. The net result of the delay in tire delivery is that the rate of
production is slowed.
Once more back in the rumen, a
very similar effect in the rate of passage of the forage through the rumen, and therefore the rest of the
digestive tract, can be seen when the
cow does not consume enough protein for the microbes to make more
microbes. Simply put, the better the
synchrony between protein and forage, the faster and more efficiently
the gastrointestinal tract will digest
and absorb the nutrients they provide.
If you provide a cow with low
quality hay and no supplemental
protein, you will slow her digestive
rate of passage to a crawl, and, as a
result, she will consume less hay. To
a lot of producers, that sounds like
a great idea, however, there is a major negative effect. Less hay moved
through the digestive process means
less nutrients to maintain the cow,
grow the fetus, or produce milk to
feed the calf. The cow will also derive fewer nutrients from the hay
than she would have if she had been
provided adequate protein supplementation. The results of these inefficiencies include cows that lose
body condition and large amounts
of undigested fiber in her manure.
That is why tall, very firm manure
pats are usually an indication of a
protein deficiency in the diet of the
cow and the bugs in her rumen.
By providing the right amount
of supplemental protein to the cow
along with her low quality hay, you
can increase both the rate and extent
of fermentation of the forage. That
will result in more energy, protein,
and other nutrients being absorbed
by the cow, less undigested forage
ending up in her feces, and, most
importantly, a more efficient and
productive cow. The increased rate
of passage seen in this scenario will
also result in the cow consuming
more of the forage, which results in
even more nutrients being absorbed
by her body.
Even when consuming very high
quality forage, such as wheat pasture
or alfalfa, a cow and her microbes
cannot digest all of the fiber. However, when you fail to provide an adequate amount of protein to her, you
dramatically increase the amount of
undigested fiber that ends up on the
ground behind her. After the last
couple of years of drought, I think
we all have a better understanding
of just how valuable and expensive
forage really is and how hard we
need to work to extract everything
we can from it.
Next time, I will cover how the
choices you make on how and when
you feed supplemental protein can
affect your cows’ productivity and
your bottom line.
Fall 2012
Sigel Sunset Ranch
Congratulations to Fanning Cattle Co.
for Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Heifer
mrg Carmen at the Iowa State Fair.
For Sale: embryos, breeding stock, semen
Great gifts from the Lowline Shop
Looking forward to seeing all of you at upcoming events.
Mark Gilles
Cadott, Wisconsin
www.sigelsunsetranch.com
715-215-9864
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Lowline Logic
by John Reed
drought
The summer of 2012 will go on record as the driest ever in many parts of the country. The corn
belt, which produces the vast majority of our
feed crops, has been affected from east to west
and north to south. Most of the mid-west and
western grasslands are also in very poor condition. Consequently, we have seen record feed
grain prices and climbing forage costs. The only
saving factor if you are in the cattle business is
that we now have a very good cattle market at the
present time.
As Lowline producers, we have an opportunity to
take advantage of this natural disaster by promoting what our cattle do best. The efficiency of our
cattle in turning grass to beef is a trait that most
commercial cattleman would like to improve in
their breeding programs. Cattle that were bred to
utilize $2 corn do not work economically when
corn is $8. Economics dictates that we must return to a forage based cattle business.
We have been pounding the pulpit for over 15
years regarding the necessity to reduce cow size
and input costs in our commercial herds. Slowly,
many have come to understand the logic in this
and more Lowline and Moderator bulls are being used in the industry. With sky high grain and
forage prices, more producers are accepting our
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message and will be looking for Lowline genetics
in their future breeding programs.
As Lowline breeders, we must make a good first
impression with our customers by only keeping
the very best quality bulls to go into service. Ideally we should be selecting higher performing
bulls that will maintain moderate frame size at
maturity.
We have a unique product that is prime for the
times. Promote our unique traits in your advertising programs. Select the best genetics for your
breeding program. Provide the best bulls you
can to your customers and your business will be
successful.
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]
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The Lowline Ledger
2012 Lowline Events
September 6-11, 2012
Northwest Lowline Classic, Spokane, WA
September 15-16, 2012
New Mexico State Fair Lowline Show
The Lowline Ledger is mailed to all ALR members, plus those
who have inquired about the breed. If you want to reach the
greatest number of interested potential buyers, consider placing
an ad in the next edition.
The deadline for the Winter issue of The Lowline Ledger is
tentatively set for November 20, 2012.
September 26, 2012
Big E Junior Lowline Show, West Springfield, MA
Lowline advertising rates are for disk ready ads. To receive these
rates you must submit ad copy in either a .pdf, .tiff or a .jpg file.
Ads must be the proper size and resolution (300 dpi) to receive
standard rates.
September 27, 2012
Big E Open Lowline Show, West Springfield, MA
September 28, 2012
World Beef Expo Lowline Show, Louisville, KY
The ad sizes are: full page (bleeds) 8 ¾ x 11 ¼, (information area
not to exceed 7 ½ x 10 ½); full page 7 ½ x10 ½ page 7 ½ x 4 7/8; ¼
page 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 and business card ad 3 ½ x 2.
September, 2012
Colorado State Fair - Pueblo, CO
Fryeburg Fair Lowline Show , Fryeburg, ME
October 6, 2012
Red October Lowline Sale, Yelm, Washington
October 13, 2012
Get-Back-To-Grass Sale, Pitchford Cattle Co., Athens, TX
October 18-20, 2012
Nile Lowline Sale & Show, Metrapark - Billings, MT
October 27, 2012
American Royal Lowline Sale, 5:00 PM - Kansas City, MO
October 28, 2012
American Royal Lowline Show, 9:00 AM - Kansas City, MO
November 3, 2012
Ladies Night Lowline Sale, Hiawatha, KS
November 13-15, 2012
NAILE Eastern National Lowline Show, - Louisville, KY
November 26-29, 2012
Partners for Performance Online/Video Production Sale
January 21-27, 2013
National Lowline Show and Sale, Denver, CO
Lowline Ledger Advertising Rates
If you need an ad designed, this service is available for an additional charge. Please call 1-800-284-3348 or email: prepress@
register-lakota.com for more information.
Thanks to all of our Lowline Ledger advertisers!
You help spread the exciting Lowline news!
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American Royal Lowline Sale............... 13
Effertz EZ Ranch................................... 7
Idaho Lowline Cattle Company....... 20-21
Red October Lowline Sale.................... 11
B&B Lowlines....................................... 9
Fanning Cattle Company..................... 13
Idaho Lowline Cattle Company............ 34
Rocking B Farms................................... 2
Bar J Ranch........................................ 39
Flying J&L Ranch.................................. 2
Ladies Night Lowline Sale.................... 27
Schmit Farms...................................... 35
Bard Farms........................................ 35
Gatewood Genetics............................... 9
Lakeville Lowline Breeders.................. 35
Sharidon Farms.................................. 33
Big Island Lowlines............................... 3
Get-Back-To-Grass Lowline Sale........... 31
Mini Cows West................................... 35
Sigel Sunset Ranch................................ 9
CharStan Farms.................................. 34
Hah Cotton Farm................................ 34
Mona Ranch....................................... 34
The World Lowline Show...................... 37
Cloverdale Farms................................ 34
Heaven Sent Ranch............................. 34
Muddy Creek Ranch............................ 40
Universal Semen Sales, Inc.................. 34
Effertz EZ Ranch & Yarra Ranges......... 38
High Hopes Farm................................ 34
Rainy Knob Ranch.............................. 35
Wyndham Farm.................................. 35
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an increase in the ad rates. The increase is to take effect for the Spring 2013 issue.
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The Lowline Ledger
2013 National Lowline Tentative Schedule of Events
National Western Stock Show
January 21-27, 2013
BEGIN ARRIVAL:
Monday, January 21, 8:00 a.m.
IN PLACE:
Wednesday, January 23, 8:00 a.m.
SALE:
Thursday, January 24, 1:00 p.m.
FEMALE SHOW:
Friday January 25, 9:00 a.m. (Fullblood / %)
AMERICAN LOWLINE PEN SHOW:
Saturday, January 26, 8:00 a.m.
BULL SHOW:
Saturday, January 26, 9:00 a.m. (Fullblood / %)
BEGIN RELEASE:
Saturday, January 26, 5:00 p.m.
ALL OUT:
Sunday, January 27, 12:00 NOON
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Fall 2012
2013 National Western Lowline Sale Entry Form
(Please complete one form for each entry. Duplicate this form if needed)
Consignor_____________________________ ALR membership number
Farm or Ranch name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
email
Check one
Bull
Check one
Cow/calf
Fullblood
Purebred
Animals name
Birth date:
Optional information
BW
Open heifer
Birth ht.
Calf at side: Sire
Sex
Bred Heifer
¾ blood
½ blood
Reg #
Tattoo
WW
Show steer
AWW
Sire reg #
Tattoo
Birth date
Service Information for bred females
AI date
Service sire
Pasture exposed from
to
Pregnancy checked date
YW
Service sire
AYW
SC
Reg #
Reg #
Reg #
Footnotes (Any information you have that will help merchandise your cattle—show record, measurements,
flush records, family history, disposition, etc.)
Please fill out completely or attach pedigree
Sire:__________________ Reg #_______
Dam___________________ Reg #_______
Include $100 per head for fullblood, purebred and percentage cattle. Send before Nov 15, 2012 to John Reed,
30217 110th Ave, Brooten, MN 56316 or email to [email protected].
Call 320/346-2750 with any questions.
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The Lowline Ledger
Grand Champion Percentage Heifer: EZ Heloise 503Y
- Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer: MRG Lilly
- Sigel Sunset Ranch, Cadott, WI
Grand Champion Steer: EZ Buster 116Y
- Brandon Essink, Syracuse, NE
Grand and Reserve Champion Fullblood Bulls: Spring Creek Yank
& Spring Creek Yosemite - Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
Purebred/Percentage Females:
PB% Junior heifer calf — after April 1, 2012
1st FCC Speck
Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, IL
2nd Ez Wynonna 105Z
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
3rd Ez Becky 508z
4th SRE ASA Spades
ESR Lowlines, Bloomington, WI
5th DA Lenora
Alumbaugh Farms, Trenton, MO
PB% Junior heifer calf — March 1-31, 2012
1st EZ Betsy 303Z
2nd M C L YARA SOPHIA
Moo Co Lowlines, Fruitland, IA
PB% Junior heifer calf — Jan 1 - Feb 29, 2012
1st M C L CLEMENTINE
Champion PB/% Junior Heifer Calf: FCC Speck – Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, IL
Reserve PB/% Junior Heifer Calf: EZ Betsy 303Z – Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
PB% Senior heifer calf — Sept 1 - Oct 31, 2011
1st TGP BLACK LASS Y14
Pine Hurst Farm, Holland, IA
Champion PB/% Senior Heifer Calf: TGP Black Lass Y14 – Pine Hurst Farm, Holland, IA
PB% Summer yearling heifer — July 1 - Aug 31, 2011
1st Steel Brook Y-So Little
Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, WI
2nd TGP PANDA Y9
3rd MRG Pandora
PB% Summer yearling heifer — May 1 - June 30, 2011
1st MRG Cresent
2nd SRE Diesel Hannah
3rd KB MISS TEQUILLA 3Y
Broken Acres, Rock Valley, IA
4th Mrg Patty
Sigel Sunset Ranch, Cadott, WI
5th Bar J Smiley Y61
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
6th TGP SNOOKI Y01
Brianna Kruger, Wellsburg, IA
7th DA Dola Belle
8th MRG Heart
9th DD SB BETS ON 80T2011
Danilson Farms, Jefferson, SD
10th DA Ruby Tuesday
Champion PB/% Summer Yearling Heifer: MRG Cresent – Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, IL
Reserve PB/% Summer Yearling Heifer: SRE Diesel Hannah – ESR Lowlines, Bloomington, WI
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PB% Junior yearling heifer -- April 1-30, 2011
1st E2 Heloise 503Y
Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
2nd SRE Princess Blondie
3rd LFL Streak
Logan Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, IA
PB% Junior yearling heifer — March 1-31, 2011
1st Noelck Farms Dazie
Noelck Farms, Hampton, IA
2nd CHF Gretchen’s Design
Brandon Essink, Syracuse, NE
3rd PHF MOLLY
Taylor Kruger, Wellsburg, IA
4th BAR J WANDA 194 Y3
PB% Junior yearling heifer — Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2011
1st WGA CHEESECAKE 1Y
2nd PJO Petunia 4Y
3rd SSC Cena 1y
Champion PB/% Junior Heifer: EZ Heloise 503Y – Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
Reserve PB/% Junior Heifer: Noelck Farms Dazie – Noelck Farms, Hampton, IA
Grand Champion PB/% Heifer: EZ Heloise 503Y – Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
Reserve PB/% Heifer: MRG Cresent – Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, IL
PB% Cow/Calf — cow born after Sept 1, 2009
1st TCS She’s A Honey 15X (WITH CALF 02/23/2012)
2nd MRG Carmen 10x
PB% Cow/Calf — cow born before Sept 1, 2009
1st ESR Penny (with calf)
2nd EZ VIVIAN 333W(WITH CALF 3/23/2012) Moo Co Lowlines, Fruitland, IA
Champion PB/% Cow/Calf: TCS She’s A Honey 15X – Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
Reserve PB/% Cow/Calf: ESR Penny (with calf) – ESR Lowlines, Bloomington, WI
PB% Junior bull calf — March 1-31, 2012
1st M C L VAMAN
PB% Junior bull calf — Jan 1 - Feb 29, 2012
1st Doll House Gunslinger 223Z
Champion PB/% Junior Bull Calf: Doll House Gunslinger 223Z – Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
Reserve PB/% Junior Bull Calf: MCL Vaman – Moo Co Lowlines, Fruitland, IA
Fall 2012
Open Lowline Show
August 16, 2012
Judge: Travis Hoffman, Ft. Collins, CO
PB% Senior bull calf — Sept 1 - Oct 31, 2011
1st Fairwyns Yogi
Champion PB/% Senior Bull Calf: Fairwyns Yogi – ESR Lowlines, Bloomington, WI
PB% Summer yearling bull — May 1 - June 30, 2011
1st Steel Brook Y-Not Red
Champion PB/% Summer Yearling Bull: Steel Brook Y-Not Red – Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, WI
PB% Junior yearling bull — April 1-30, 2011
1st Doll House Talk 414Y
2nd Steel Brook Yosemite
3rd DD BRICKS LAD 810U 757Y
Champion PB/% Junior Bull: Doll House Talk 414Y – Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
Reserve PB/% Junior Bull: Steel Brook Yosemite – Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, WI
Grand Champion PB/% Bull: Doll House Talk 414Y – Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
Reserve PB/% Bull: Steel Brook Yosemite – Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, WI
% Senior steer calves — Sept 1 - Dec 31, 201
1st DA J.J Cash
Alumbaugh Farms
Trenton, MO
Champion PB/% Steer Calf: DA J.J Cash – Alumbaugh Farms, Trenton, MO
% Summer yearling steers — May 1 - Aug 31, 2011
1st GAT3 K George
Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
% Spring yearling steers — Jan 1 - April 30, 2011
1st EZ Buster 116Y
Brandon Essink, Syracuse, NE
2nd Dynamite
3rd Bar J Lab Rat
JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, MN
Champion PB/% Yearling Steer: EZ Buster 116Y – Brandon Essink, Syracuse, NE
Reserve PB/% Yearling Steer: GAT3 K George – Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
FB Junior heifer calf — after April 1, 2012
1st Wendy Dawn
Dawsun Farm, Altoona, IA
2nd Massie Jo Jo
FB Junior heifer calf — March 1-31, 2012
1st LLB Z555 Zigza
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
2nd Sun Rise
FB Junior heifer calf — Jan 1 - Feb 29, 2012
1st DDD Delight’s Dani
Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
2nd DDD Darissa’s Domino
3rd DDD Dixie’s Darlyn
Champion FB Junior Heifer Calf: LLB Z555 Zigza – Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
Reserve FB Junior Heifer Calf: DDD Delight’s Dani – Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
FB Senior heifer calf — Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2011
1st LLB Y81 Yoyoe
“FB Senior heifer calf — Sept 1 - Oct 31, 2011”
1st Bar J Perfection 2N15-1Y28
Champion FB Senior Heifer Calf: LLB Y81 Yoyoe – Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
Reserve FB Senior Heifer Calf: Bar J Perfection 2N15-1Y28 – Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
FB Summer yearling heifer — May 1 - June 30, 2011
1st Bonanza’s Minnetonka 11Y
2nd DDR Lexcey
3rd GAT0 Sangarita
4th Riverwood Brittany
Logan Litchfield Family Lowlines
Boone, IA
5th CSF LIQ KOR
Champion FB Summer Yearling Heifer: Bonanza’s Minnetonka 11Y – Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Reserve FB Summer Yearling Heifer: DDR Lexcey – Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
FB Junior yearling heifer — April 1-30, 2011
1st Mrg Lilly
2nd GAT4 Miss Diva
Gatwood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
3rd Bar J Brandi T4-TY16
FB Junior yearling heifer — March 1-31, 2011
1st FCC Java
2nd DD BRICKS LASS 111y
Champion FB Junior Heifer: Mrg Lilly – Sigel Sunset Ranch, Cadott, WI
Reserve FB Junior Heifer: FCC Java – Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, IL
FB Senior yearling heifer — Sept 1 - Oct 31, 2010
1st B&D Nellie X20
Champion FB Senior Heifer: B&D Nellie X20 – Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Grand Champion FB Heifer: Mrg Lilly – Sigel Sunset Ranch, Cadott, WI
Reserve FB Heifer: LLB Z555 Zigza – Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
Iowa Champion Female: GAT4 Miss Diva – Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
FB Cow/Calf — cow born after Sept 1, 2009
1st Bar J NelliE OX47 (with calf)
FB Cow/Calf — cow born before Sept 1, 2009
1st DDD Nellie’s Drew(WITH CALF 2/10/2012) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
2nd EZ Anakin 33W(WITH CALF 04/16/12)
3rd DDD Tawney’s Darissa(WITH CALF 02/02/2012)
4th TNC Nellie(WITH CALF 02/01/2012)Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
5th DDD Delight(WITH CALF 02/08/2012)
6th DDD Nellie’s Dancer(WITH CALF 2/12/2012) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
7th Wendy Dawn(WITH CALF 3/14/2012)
8th Ddd Tnc Nellie’s Dixie(WITH CALF 02/06/2012)
ChampionFB Cow/Calf: DDD Nellie’s Drew (with calf 2-10-2012) – Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
Reserve FB Cow/Calf: EZ Anakin 33W (with calf 4-16-2012) – JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, MN
FB Junior bull calf — after April 1, 2012
1st JWJ Traveling Joe JW1Z
2nd GAT Ricky B
Gatwood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
FB Junior bull calf -- March 1-31, 2012
1st DDD Wingz
FB Junior bull calf — Jan 1 - Feb 29, 2012
1st DDD Zimmer
2nd DDD Zinc
3rd DDD Zowie
Champion FB Junior Bull Calf: JWJ Traveling Joe JW1Z – JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, MN
Reserve FB Junior Bull Calf: DDD Zimmer – Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
FB Summer yearling bull — May 1 - June 20, 2011
1st Mrg Super Bad
Champion FB Summer Yearling Bull: MRG Super Bad – Sigel Sunset Ranch, Cadott, WI
FB Junior yearling bull — April 1-30, 2011
1st Spring Creek Yank
Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
2nd LFL Blue
FB Junior yearling bull — March 1-31, 2011
1st Spring Creek Yosemite
Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
2nd Yagermeister LLB Y33
FB Junior yearling bull - Jan 1 - Feb 28, 2011
1st GTL YOSEMITE Y11
2nd PJO Baldedash 1Y
Champion FB Junior Bull: Spring Creek Yank – Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
Reserve FB Junior Bull: Spring Creek Yosemite – Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
FB Two year old bull — Jan 1 - April 30, 2010
1st Bar J Guerve 2 OX2
Champion FB Senior Bull: Bar J Guerve 2 OX2 – Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Grand Champion FB Bull: Spring Creek Yank – Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
Reserve FB Bull: Spring Creek Yosemite – Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
Iowa Champion Bull: Spring Creek Yank – Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA
Pair of Heifers
1st Doll House Genetics, Denison, KS
2nd Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
3rd Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
4th Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
Pair of Bulls
2nd Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
3rd Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
Get of Sire
1st Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
2nd Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
Best Five Head
2nd Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, IA
3rd Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA
M 17
Junior Lowline Show
The Lowline Ledger
August 16, 2012
Judge: Matt Owen
Percentage Lowline Female Show
Animal Name
Exhibitor
Spring Heifer Calf 3/1 - 3/31/12
1 MCL Yara Sophia
Jenna Brockert
Junior Heifer Calf 1/1 - 2/29/12
2 MCL Clementine
Jenna Brockert
Junior Champion Percentage Heifer Calf
Junior Reserve Champion Percentage Heifer Calf
1
2
3
1
Summer Yearling Heifer 7/1 - 8/31/11
1 Steel Brook Y-so Little
2 Mrg Pandora
1 SRE Diesel Hannah
2 DA Do’a Belle
3 TGP Snooki Y01
Spring Yearling Heifer 4/1 - 4/30/11
1 LFL Streak
Spring Yearling Heifer 3/1 - 3/31/11
1 CHF Gretchen’s Design
2 Noelck Farms Dazie
3 PHF Molly
Junior Yearling Heifer 1/1 - 2/29/11
1 Wga Cheesecake 1y
2 SSC Cena 1y
Junior Champion Percentage Heifer
Reserve Junior Champion Percentage Heifer
Grand Champion Percentage Heifer
“Sponsor: Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismark, ND”
Reserve Champion Percentage Heifer
“Sponsor: JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, MN”
Senior Yearling Heifer 9/1 - 10/31/10
1 B & D Nellie X20
Senior Champion Fullblood Heifer
Reserve Senior Champion Fullblood Heifer
Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer
“Sponsor: Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN”
Reserve Champion Fullblood Heifer
“Sponsor: High Voltage Farms, Cassville, WI”
Percentage Steer Division
Animal Name Summer Yearling Steer 7/1 and After
1 DA J.J. Cash
Spring Yearling Steer 4/1 - 4/30/11
1 EZ Buster 116Y
2 TGP Tigerwoo
1 Dynamite
Grand Champion Percentage Steer
“Sponsor: JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, MN”
Reserve Champion Percentage Steer
“Sponsor: ESR Lowlines, Bloomington, WI”
Bull Calf Percentage Division
Animal Name
Spring Bull Calf after 3/1 - 3/31/12
1 MCL Vamen
Grand Champion Junior Percentage Bull Calf “Sponsor: High Voltage Farms, Cassville, WI”
Reserve Champion Junior Percentage Bull Calf
“Sponsor: Pinehurst Farms, Holland, IA”
Cow/Calf Percentage Pair Division
Animal Name
Cow/Calf - cows born before 8/31/10
natural calf at side born after 1/1/12
1 ESR Penny
SRE ASA Spades
2 EZ Vivian 333W
MCL Vamen
Grand Champion Percentage Cow/Calf Pair “Sponsor: Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, WI”
Reserve Champion Percentage Cow/Calf Pair
“Sponsor: Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, IL”
Fullblood Lowline Female Show
Animal Name
Junior Heifer Calf 1/1 - 2/29/12
1 DDD Dixie’s Darlyn
2 DDD Delight’s Dani
Junior Champion Fullblood Heifer Calf
Reserve Junior Champion Fullblood Heifer Calf
Senior Heifer Calf 9/1 - 10/31/11
1 Bar J Perfection 2N15-1Y28
Senior Champion Fullblood Heifer Calf
Reserve Senior Champion Fullblood Heifer Calf
18
m
Bridget Hoffman
Lauren Hoffman
Shea Esser
Jessica Fellhauer
Brianna Kruger
Logan Litchfield
Brandon Essink
Noah Noelck
Taylor Kruger
Jenna Brockert
Jessica Fellhauer
Shea Esser
Jenna Brockert
Shea Esser
Jenna Brockert
Exhibitor
Jessica Fellhauer
Brandon Essink
Tori Reed
Bridget Hoffman
Brandon Essink
GAT0 Sangarita
CSF LIQ KOR
Riverwood Brittany Spring Yearling Heifer 4/1 - 4/30/11
GAT4 Miss Diva
Junior Champion Fullblood Heifer
Reserve Junior Champion Fullblood Heifer
Fullblood Steer Division
Animal Name Summer Yearling Steer 5/1 - 6/30/11
1 GAT3 K George
1 Bar J Lab Rat
Grand Champion Fullblood Steer
“Sponsor: Danilson Farms, Jefferson, SD”
Reserve Champion Fullblood Steer
“Sponsor: Dawson Farm, Altoona, IA”
Bull Calf Fullblood Division
Animal Name
Spring Bull Calf after 4/1/12
1 JWJ Traveling Joe JW1Z
2 LFL BlackJack
3 GAT Ricky B
Spring Bull Calf after 1/1 - 2/29/12
1 DDD Zimmer
2 DDD Zinc
Grand Champion Junior Fullblood Bull Calf “Sponsor: Alumbaugh Farms, Trenton, MO”
Reserve Champion Junior Fullblood Bull Calf “Sponsor: Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, WI”
Alexis Gatewood
Shea Esser
Logan Litchfield
Marcus Gatewood
Marcus Gatewood
Alexis Gatewood
Hannah Peterson
Hannah Peterson
Marcus Gatewood
Hannah Peterson
Exhibitor
Alexis Gatewood
Clay Wilking
Alexis Gatewood
Clay Wilking
Exhibitor
Clay Wilking
Logan Litchfield
Marcus Gatewood
Dayna Dodd
Dayna Dodd
Clay Wilking
Dayna Dodd
Jessica Fellhauer
Exhibitor
Jenna Brockert
Jenna Brockert
Exhibitor
Shea Esser
Shea Esser
Jenna Brockert
Jenna Brockert
Shea Esser
Cow/Calf Fullblood Pair Division
Animal Name
Cow/Calf - cows born before 8/31/10
natural calf at side born after 1/1/12
1 Bar J Nellie OX47
LFL BlackJack
2 EZ Anakin 33w
JWJ Traveling Joe JW1Z
3 DDD Nellie’s Drew
DDD Zimmer
4 DDD Delight
DDD Delight’s Dani
Grand Champion Fullblood Cow/Calf Pair “Sponsor: Pinehurst Farms, Holland, IA”
Reserve Champion Fullblood Cow/Calf Pair
“Sponsor: Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismark, ND”
Darby Dodd
Breanna Fisher
Darby Dodd
Breanna Fisher
Showmanship
Exhibitor Name
Class # (Age 9 and under)
“Sponsor: Sigel Sunset Ranch, Cadott, WI”
Gabby Kruger
Reese Wilking
Joelie Broadway
Brianna Kruger
Jamison Reed--Champion Showman
Isabella Noelck
Taylor Kruger
Holden McIntosh
Darby Dodd--Reserve Champion Showman
Clay Wilking
Jamison Reed
Jamison Reed
Darby Reed
Class # ( Age 10-13)
“Sponsor: Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, IA”
Tori Reed
Oliva Butt
Jenna Brockert
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
Logan Litchfield
Logan Litchfield
Clay Wilking
Reese Wilking
Dayna Dodd
Darby Dodd
Brittany Fisher
Breanna Fisher
Logan Litchfield
Clay Wilking
Hannah Hoffman
Dayna Dodd
Noah Noelck
Mac Wilson
Logan Litchfield
Hogan McIntosh
Victoria Butt--Reserve Champion Showman
Hannah Peterson--Champion Showman
Breanna Fisher
Beau Peden
“Sponsor: Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA”
Brittany Fisher
Jenna Brockert
Lauren Hoffman--Champion Showman
Jaccie Kenyon
Jacy Nelson
Blake Forgy
Taylor Carpenter
Alexis Gatewood
Fenton Nelson
Bridget Hoffman
Jessica Fellhauer--Reserve Champion Showman
Amy Monroe
Brad Mayland
“Sponsor: Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, IA”
Shea Esser--Champion Showman
Marcus Gatewood
Chris Choquette
Brandon Essink--Reserve Champion Showman
Midwest Lowline Association Board Members
“Mark Gilles, President”
“Doug Darling, Vice President”
“Jami Wilking, Secretary”
“Leann Gatewood, Treasurer”
“Kim Esser, Director”
***Special Thanks to Doug Darling as the
Representative for the Lowlines at the
Iowa State Fair and Iowa Beef Expo!
Fall 2012
Sunday, September 02, 2012
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull:
High Hopes Zeus
Owner: Nancy and David Dubin
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood
Female: Ten XXX Hope
Owner: Witt Bates
Grand Champion Fullblood Bull: High Hopes Zephyr
Owner: High Hopes Farm
Grand Champion Fullblood Female: High Hopes Zoey
Owner: Witt Bates
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female:
Ten XXX Miss 358Y
Owner: Witt Bates
Grand Champion Percentage Cow/Calf
Cow: MLC Classy
Calf: LMF2 Roulette’s Classy Lady
Owner: Little Mountain Farm
Grand Champion Percentage Female: Union’s Classy Lady
Owner: Little Mountain Farm
M 19
The Lowline Ledger
August 25, 2012
FULLBLOOD LOWLINES
GET OF SIRE
Cloverdale Farms
Idaho Lowline Cattle Company
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
CF Miss Twiggy
Cloverdale Farms
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
ILC Jay’s Syrah Syrah
GRAND CHAMPION COW / CALF
MLC Merlot w/ Jay’s Syrah Syrah
RESERVE CHAMPION COW / CALF
BEV Xpresso w/ Titanium
White Horse Lowlines
GRAND CHAMPION BULL
TL The Game Changer
Tunk Mountain Ranch
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL
BEV Titanium
SUPREME CHAMPION LOWLINE EXHIBIT
CF Miss Twiggy
Cloverdale Farms
PERCENTAGE LOWLINES
RESERVE CHAMPION % FEMALE
BEV Wild at Heart
GRAND CHAMPION % COW / CALF
BDL SF 11
Double D Lowlines
Lenhard Angus Ranch
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION % BULL
J Double D Yuma
Double D Lowlines
GRAND CHAMPION % STEER
Okie
Tamara Balderrama
SUPREME CHAMPION % LOWLINE EXHIBIT
JDD Maci Monroe
Double D Lowlines
INTERMEDIATE SHOMAN
Allison Bothwell
Hailee Boekel
Zoie Eskelson
NORTH IDAHO FAIR OVERALL CHAMPION SHOWMAN
20
m
PAIR OF BULLS
Lenhard Angus Ranch
GRAND CHAMPION % BULL
RCL Habaneros Romeo
Allison Bothwell
Cloverdale Farms
Lenhard Angus Ranch
Double D Lowlines
Double D Lowlines
Tamara Balderrama
PAIR OF FEMALES
GET OF SIRE
GRAND CHAMPION % FEMALE
JDD Maci Monroe
SENIOR SHOWMAN
PAIR OF BULLS
JUNIOR SHOMAN
Austyn Boekel
Elizabeth Carter
PAIR OF FEMALES
Double D Lowlines
Lenhard Angus Ranch
PEE WEE SHOMAN
Ivy Carter
Izzy Leonard
Fall 2012
M 21
The Lowline Ledger
Grand Champion Percentage Heifer: EZ Heloise 503Y
- Lori Edwards, Denison KS
Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer: 7C Miracle 3X
- Laramie Coffey, Stillwater OK
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Heifer:
Doll House Moonbeam 1014Y - Garrett Walden, Denison KS
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer: ICU Party Train
- Ashley Mugnier, Wilsall MT
Percentage Lowline Female Show
Animal Name
Exhibitor / Breeder
Class 1 - % Junior Heifer Calves
1 ICU RUMOR HAS IT
ASHLEY MUGNIER WILSALL MT / ASHLEY MUGNIER WILSALL MT
2 NEW HOUR
NICHOLAS HOFFMAN CALUMET OK / NEWBY FARMS CALUMET OK
3 NEW SADIES
SHEALYN HOFFMAN CALUMET OK / NEWBY FARMS CALUMET OK
Class 2 - % Late Senior Heifer Calves
1 DOLL HOUSE MOONBEAM 1014Y
GARRETT WALDEN DENISON KS / BRANDON ESSINK SYRACUSE NE
2 TGP SWEET PEA Y16
KILEY THOMAS ANGLETON TX / TALLGRASS PRAIRIE FARMS PETERSBURG IL
3 AMY RILEY 923Y
AMY EMBERSON NOWATA OK / AMY EMBERSON NOWATA OK
4 TSL WELCHS SAMBUCA
ROWDY TAPLIN DAYTON TX / TEXAS SPUR LOWLINE HOUSTON TX
Class 3 - % Early Senior Heifer Calves
1 DOLL HOUSE TAG UR IT 811Y
LORI EDWARDS DENISON KS / ZACK LANGLEY DENISON KS
2 JKS BELLAS PRINCESS
CONNER FRANETOVICH TECUMSEH OK / JARRET DAVIS MCLOUD OK
3 JKC BELLAS 1001
CONNER FRANETOVICH TECUMSEH OK / CONNER FRANETOVICH TECUMSEH OK
Grand Champion % Heifer Calf
205 - DOLL HOUSE MOONBEAM 1014Y - GARRETT WALDEN DENISON KS
Reserve Champion % Heifer Calf
210 - DOLL HOUSE TAG UR IT 811Y - LORI EDWARDS DENISON KS
4 BEV FIRECRACKER
BRIDGETT HOFFMANN WHITE WATER WI / WHITE HORSE LOWLINES ATHOL ID
5 TIFFANY 2
NICK FRENCH TONGANOXIE KS / DOUBLE K ADVENTURES STEWARTSVILLE MO
6 NEW ANGLE
ABBY SCHRODER YUKON OK / NEWBY FARMS CALUMET OK
Class 6 -% Late Spring Yearling Heifers
1 EZ HELOISE 503Y
LORI EDWARDS DENISON KS / EFFERTZ EZ RANCH BISMARCK ND
2 HSR JACKAROO’S MAID OF GOLD
KAYLA BISHOP RUDY AR / HEAVEN SENT RANCH FAYETTEVILLE AR
3 DOLL HOUSE VYXIN 47Y
COURTENEY WALKER ROSWELL NM / DOLL HOUSE GENETICS DENISON KS
4 LFL STREAK
LOGAN LITCHFIELD BOONE IA / LITCHFIELD FAMILY LOWLINES BOONE IA
5 NEW ANNIE
PAIGE DECKER EL RENO OK / NEWBY FARMS CALUMET OK
Class 7 -% Early Spring Yearling Heifers
1 DOLL HOUSE ROCK STAR 34Y
ZOE WALKER ROSWELL NM / DOUBLE J RANCH LOGAN NM
2 DD BRICKS LASS 750 198Y
TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS / DANILSON FARMS JEFFERSON SD
3 SRE STEEL MAGNOLIA
KIMBERLY BECK PLYMOUTH WI / SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI
4 NEW TARA
GAGE NEWBY CALUMET OK / STAFFORD & ASSOCIATES INC BARTLESVILLE OK
5 CHF GRETCHEN’S DESIGN
BRANDON ESSINK SYRACUSE NE / BRANDON ESSINK SYRACUSE NE
6 ESR SMOKEY MTN ANNIE
CORDT ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI / ESSER LOWLINES BLOOMINGTON WI
Grand Champion % Intermediate Heifer 225 - EZ HELOISE 503Y - LORI EDWARDS DENISON KS
Reserve Champion % Intermediate Heifer 222 - HSR JACKAROO’S MAID OF GOLD -KAYLA BISHOP RUDY AR
1
2
3
1
2
3
Class 8 -% Late Junior Yearling Heifers
1 DOLL HOUSE RITA 218Y
AMY EMBERSON NOWATA OK / EVANS MESA ROCA RANCH KAYSVILLE UT
2 ICU CRAZY SAGE
3 CHF CURLY 2U
JOHN ESSINK SYRACUSE NE / CARRIAGE HILL FARM SYRACUSE NE
4 PYB BELLE OF THE BALL
ANDREW TEAGUE ALVIN TX / ROCKING LOWLINES PIPE CREEK TX
Grand Champion % Junior Heifer
235 - DOLL HOUSE RITA 218Y - AMY EMBERSON NOWATA OK
Reserve Champion % Junior Heifer
236 - ICU CRAZY SAGE - ASHLEY MUGNIER WILSALL MT
Class 4 - % Summer Yearling Heifers
STEEL BROOK Y-SO LITTLE
BRIDGETT HOFFMANN WHITE WATER WI / BRIDGETT HOFFMANN WHITE WATER WI
NEW TYMERA
DAWSON SCHRODER YUKON OK / NEWBY FARMS CALUMET OK
MRG PANDORA
LAUREN HOFFMANN WHITE WATER WI / SIGEL SUNSET RANCH CADOTT WI
Class 5 - % Summer Yearling Heifers
SRE DIESEL HANNAH
SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI / SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI
MRG KRISTEN 11Y
ALEXIS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA / SIGEL SUNSET RANCH CADOTT WI
MRG PATTY
JORDAN GILLES CADOTT WI / SIGEL SUNSET RANCH CADOTT WI
22
m
Class 9 -% Senior Yearling Heifers
1 EZ WINNIE 136X
SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI / EFFERTZ EZ RANCH BISMARCK ND
Grand Champion % Senior Yearling Heifer 238 - EZ WINNIE 136X - SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI
Grand Champion % Heifer
225 - EZ HELOISE 503Y - LORI EDWARDS DENISON KS
Sponsor: Muddy Creek Ranch
Reserve Champion % Heifer
205 - DOLL HOUSE MOONBEAM 1014Y - GARRETT WALDEN DENISON KS
Sponsor: B & D Lowlines
Fullblood Lowline Female Show
Class 10 - FB Senior Heifer Calves
1 ICU PARTY TRAIN
2 NEW SHEALYN
CORA NEWBY CALUMET OK / NEWBY FARMS CALUMET OK
3 BAILEY’S FRENCH GIRL
GARRETT FRENCH TONGANOXIE KS / BAILEY-RITTER FARM HOLT MO
4 MISS FJL MATHILDA 13
ANDREW TEAGUE ALVIN TX / FLYING J&L RANCH GROESBECK TX
Grand Champion FB Heifer Calf
240 - ICU PARTY TRAIN - ASHLEY MUGNIER WILSALL MT
Reserve Champion FB Heifer Calf
239 - NEW SHEALYN - CORA NEWBY CALUMET OK
Class 11 - FB Summer Yearling Heifers
1 DDR LEXCEY
TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS / EFFERTZ EZ RANCH BISMARCK ND
2 MLC FINDONNA
COURTENEY WALKER ROSWELL NM / MELLOTT LOWLINE CATTLE CARR CO
3 LILLY
EMMA RADEMACHER KIOWA CO / EMMA RADEMACHER KIOWA CO
4 CSF LIQKOR
SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI / J & B LOWLINES KLAMATH FALLS OR
5 GAT0 SANGARITA
ALEXIS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA / ALEXIS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA
6 GAT2 WENDY
ALEXIS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA / MARCUS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA
7 RIVERWOOD BRITTANY
LOGAN LITCHFIELD BOONE IA / RIVERWOOD FARMS POWELL OH
Class 12 - FB Late Spring Yearling Heifers
1 MRG LILLY
JORDAN GILLES CADOTT WI / SIGEL SUNSET RANCH CADOTT WI
2 GAT4 MISS DIVA
MARCUS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA / MARCUS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA
3 LLB NIKY B
OLIVIA LEVOY / LAKEVILLE LOWLINE BREEDERS LAKEVILLE MN
Class 13 - FB Early Spring Yearling Heifers
1 DD BRICKS LASS 80T 106Y
LORI EDWARDS DENISON KS / DANILSON FARMS JEFFERSON SD
2 ICU BEAR NAKED
3 FER MARIA ROSE
DYLAN DEVRIES LOVELAND CO / FOUR E’S RANCH LOVELAND CO
Grand Champion FB Intermediate Heifer 254 - DD BRICKS LASS 80T 106Y - LORI EDWARDS DENISON KS
Reserve Champion FB Intermediate Heifer 247 - DDR LEXCEY - TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS
Class 14 - FB Early Junior Yearling Heifers
1 CUP VALENTINE
CAUY A PENNINGTON KIOWA CO / CAUY A PENNINGTON KIOWA CO
2 7C APRIL 21Y
WYATT COFFEY STILLWATER OK / 7C LOWLINE CATTLE CO STILLWATER OK
Grand Champion FB Junior Heifer
256 - CUP VALENTINE - CAUY A PENNINGTON KIOWA CO
Reserve Champion FB Junior Heifer
257 - 7C APRIL 21Y - WYATT COFFEY STILLWATER OK
Class 15 -FB Senior Yearling Heifers
1 7C MIRACLE 3X
LARAMIE COFFEY STILLWATER OK / 7C LOWLINE CATTLE CO STILLWATER OK
Grand Champion FB Senior Yearling Heifer 258 - 7C MIRACLE 3X - LARAMIE COFFEY STILLWATER OK
Grand Champion FB Heifer
258 - 7C MIRACLE 3X - LARAMIE COFFEY STILLWATER OK
Sponsor: Idaho Lowlines
Reserve Champion FB Heifer
Sponsor: Heaven Sent Ranch
Cow/Calf Pair Division
Class 16 - Two Year Old % Cow/Calf Pairs
1 TCS SHE’S A HONEY 15X
TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS / TUMMONS CATTLE CO GALLATIN MO
DOLL HOUSE GUNSLINGER 223Z
2 RLL PRAIRIE CHICK X5059
CONNER FRANETOVICH TECUMSEH OK / DAKOTA LOWLINES CHAMBERLAIN SD
DLLT2K
3 BV PEBBLES 010X
COLE PENNINGTON KIOWA CO / BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO KIOWA CO
ZATS A GOOD N
Class 17 - Three to Seven Year Old % Cow/Calf Pairs
1 MCR SAGE
ASHLEY MUGNIER WILSALL MT / MUDDY CREEK RANCH LLC WILSALL MT
ICU RUMOR HAS IT
Grand Champion % Cow/Calf Pair 261 - TCS SHE’S A HONEY 15X - TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS
Reserve Champion % Cow/Calf Pair
262 - MCR SAGE - ASHLEY MUGNIER WILSALL MT
Class 18 - Three to Seven Year Old FB Cow/Calf Pairs
1 7C MIRACLE W3
TYLER JENKINS STILLWATER OK / ROCKIN L LOWLINES DEVINE TX
7C TWISTER 01Z
2 EZ ANAKIN 33W
JWJ TRAVELING JOE JW1Z
Grand Champion FB Cow/Calf Pair Reserve Champion FB Cow/Calf Pair
Fall 2012
CLAY WILKING ISANTI MN / EFFERTZ EZ RANCH BISMARCK ND
266 - 7C MIRACLE W3 - TYLER JENKINS STILLWATER OK
265 - EZ ANAKIN 33W - CLAY WILKING ISANTI MN
Junior Bull Division
Class 19 - Junior Bull Calves
1 DOLL HOUSE GUNSLINGER 223Z
TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS / ZACK LANGLEY DENISON KS
2 7C TWISTER 01Z
TYLER JENKINS STILLWATER OK / 7C LOWLINE CATTLE CO STILLWATER OK
3 DLLT2K
CONNER FRANETOVICH TECUMSEH OK / CONNER FRANETOVICH TECUMSEH OK
4 ZATS A GOOD N
COLE PENNINGTON KIOWA CO / COLE PENNINGTON KIOWA CO
5 JWJ TRAVELING JOE JW1Z
CLAY WILKING ISANTI MN / CLAY WILKING ISANTI MN
Grand Champion Junior Bull Calf 271 - DOLL HOUSE GUNSLINGER 223Z - TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS
Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf 269 - 7C TWISTER 01Z - TYLER JENKINS STILLWATER OK
Steer Division
Class 20A - Percentage Steers
1 DOLL HOUSE BOOGER 313Y
TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS / TUMMONS CATTLE CO GALLATIN MO
2 TCM GUENTHER
JOHN ESSINK SYRACUSE NE / TODD & CINDY MATTHES ADAMS NE
3 EZ SILVER BULLET 129Y
BRANDON ESSINK SYRACUSE NE / EFFERTZ EZ RANCH BISMARCK ND
4 STEEL BROOK YEAGER
BRIDGETT HOFFMANN WHITE WATER WI / STEEL BROOK LOWLINE WHITEWATER
WI
5 JJC GET SERIOUS 11Y
JOHN ESSINK SYRACUSE NE / DOUBLE J CATTLE CO NORTH PLATTE NE
Class 20B - Percentage Steers
1 EZ BUSTER 116Y
BRANDON ESSINK SYRACUSE NE / EFFERTZ EZ RANCH BISMARCK ND
2 HSR POWER DESIGN III 6Y
KAYLA BISHOP RUDY AR / HEAVEN SENT RANCH FAYETTEVILLE AR
3 ICU FAT ALBERT
4 DALLAS
LAUREN HOFFMANN WHITE WATER WI / STEEL BROOK LOWLINE WHITEWATER WI
5 FRENCH CHOCOLATE
GARRETT FRENCH TONGANOXIE KS / BAILEY-RITTER FARM HOLT MO
Grand Champion % Steer
279 - DOLL HOUSE BOOGER 313Y - TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS
Reserve Champion % Steer
281 - TCM GUENTHER - JOHN ESSINK SYRACUSE NE
Class 21 - 87.5 to FB Steers
1 SRE SMA GILLY 3Y
2 LFL BULLSEYE
3 LFL SCOOTER
4 FER PAYTON
5 GAT3 K GEORGE
6 BAR J LAB RAT 1Y6
Grand Champion 87.5 to FB Steer
Reserve Champion 87.5 to FB Steer
Supreme Champion Steer
Sponsor: Pecan Creek Ranch
Reserve Supreme Champion Steer
Sponsor: Walters Land & Cattle
EVAN BROUWER LOVELAND CO / FOUR E’S RANCH LOVELAND CO
CLAY WILKING ISANTI MN / BAR J RANCH BROOTEN MN
285 - SRE SMA GILLY 3Y - SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI
282 - LFL BULLSEYE - LOGAN LITCHFIELD BOONE IA
279 - DOLL HOUSE BOOGER 313Y - TANNER WALDEN DENNISON KS
285 - SRE SMA GILLY 3Y - SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI
Bred and Owned Division
Class 22 - % Bred and Owned Class
1 ICU RUMOR HAS IT
2 SRE DIESEL HANNAH
3 ICU CRAZY SAGE
4 CHF GRETCHEN’S DESIGN
BRANDON ESSINK SYRACUSE NE / BRANDON ESSINK SYRACUSE NE
5 STEEL BROOK Y-SO LITTLE
BRIDGETT HOFFMANN WHITE WATER WI / BRIDGETT HOFFMANN WHITE WATER
WI
Grand Champion % Bred & Owned
201 - ICU RUMOR HAS IT - ASHLEY MUGNIER WILSALL MT
Reserve Champion % Bred & Owned
219 - SRE DIESEL HANNAH - SHEA ESSER BLOOMINGTON WI
Class 23 - FB Bred and Owned Class
1 ICU PARTY TRAIN
2 CUP VALENTINE
CAUY A PENNINGTON KIOWA CO / CAUY A PENNINGTON KIOWA CO
3 LILLY
EMMA RADEMACHER KIOWA CO / EMMA RADEMACHER KIOWA CO
4 ICU BEAR NAKED
5 GAT0 SANGARITA
6 GAT4 MISS DIVA
MARCUS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA / MARCUS GATEWOOD EAGLE GROVE IA
Grand Champion FB Bred & Owned
Reserve Champion FB Bred & Owned
256 - CUP VALENTINE - CAUY A PENNINGTON KIOWA CO
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Junior Quiz Bowl - 1st RaeAnn Shockey, Wilsall, MT; 2nd Jordan Gilles, Caddott, WI; 3rd
Garrett Walden, Denison, KS
Junior Team Marketing - Cauy Pennington, Kiowa, CO; Dillon Devires, Loveland, CO; Clay
Wilking, Isanti, MN
Intermediate Quiz Bowl - 1st Cole Pennington, Kiowa, CO; 2nd Evan Brower, Loveland, CO;
3rd Zoe Walker, Roswell, NM
Intermediate Team Marketing - Cole Pennington, Kiowa, CO; Maddie Taplin, Dayton, TX;
Zoe Walker, Roswell, NM; Gage Newby, Calumet, OK
Senior Quiz Bowl - 1st Bridgett Hoffman, Waterware, WI; 2nd Kim Beck, Tlymouth, WI;
3rd Cordt Esser, Bloomington, WI
Senior Team Marketing - Haleigh Pike, Mitchell, NE; Lori Edwards, Denison, KS; Kevin
Edwards, Denison, KS
Grand Champion Ultrasound Steer - Shea Esser, Bloomington, WI; Grand Champion
Ultrasound Heifer - Zoe Walker, Roswell, NM
Bucket Calf Showman - Cora Newby, Calument, OK; Deylan Devires, Loveland, CO; RaeAnn
Shockey, Wilsall, MT; Reese Wilking, Isanti, MN
Intermediate Showman Champion - Tanner Walden, Denison, KS; Reserve - Zoe Walker,
Roswell, NM
Livestock Judging - (Senior) Haleigh Pike, Mitchell, NE; (Intermediate) Cole Pennington,
Kiowa, CO; (Junior) Jordan Gilles, Caddott, WI
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Grand Champion Percentage Steer & Supreme Champion Steer:
Doll House Booger 313Y - Tanner Walden, Dennison KS
Grand Champion Percentage Bred and Owned:
Icu Rumor Has It - Ashley Mugnier, Wilsall MT
Grand Champion Percentage Cow Calf Pair:
TCS She’s A Honey 15X - Tanner Walden, Dennison KS
Grand Champion Fullblood Bred and Owned:
Icu Party Train - Ashley Mugnier, Wilsall MT
Grand Champion Bull Calf: Doll House Gunslinger 223Z
- Tanner Walden, Dennison KS
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage-7_8 Steer:
LFL Bullseye - Logan Litchfield, Boone IA
Grand Champion Fullblood Cow Calf Pair:
7C Miracle W3 - Tyler Jenkins, Stillwater OK
Grand Champion Fullblood-7_8 Steer Supreme Champion:
SRE SMA Gilly 3Y - Shea Esser, Bloomington WI
Reserve Grand Champion Bull Calf:
7C Twister 01Z - Tyler Jenkins, Stillwater OK
Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Cow Calf Pair:
EZ Anakin 33W - Clay Wilking, Isanti MN
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bred and Owned:
SRE Diesel Hannah - Shea Esser, Bloomington WI
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Cow Calf Pair:
MCR Sage - Ashley Mugnier, Wilsall MT
Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Steer:
TCM Guenther - John Essink, Syracuse NE
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Production Agriculture
by Robyn Goddard
I recently read an article by Charles Wheelan about “What They Don’t Tell You at Graduation” and it got me to thinking. Graduation, from High School or College, is a big mile post on the road of life. It’s an exciting and dynamic time
for young people. Many of the points brought up in this article can easily be applied to life and production agriculture.
Here are my thoughts on some of the wisdom Mr. Wheelan shared.
Life is all about connections! When
you go to college you meet so many
people; people who become friends,
business associates, and spouses. Don’t
forget about the bonds you make with
Professors, Grad Students and Coaches.
In Mr. Wheelan’s opinion there should
be a post graduation benchmark for
how many people you are still close to
after college graduation. I can attest
that the closest friends J and I have all
went to college with J. Over time we
have married and many have had children. We have expanded our “family”
and strengthened our bonds.
Life is a journey; not a race. There
are hard times ahead. It’s important
to remember, if what you are doing is
worth while there will be periods of uncertainty and failure. People in production agriculture face this everyday. We
can not control the weather, the markets
or our livestock. Many are dealing with
drought conditions, decreasing livestock
prices and scarce feed resources. Cows
abort, calves die and machinery breaks
down. We don’t always know why.
What we can do is care for the livestock, land and equipment to the best
of our ability and rely on our connections. By “cussing and discussing” we
can usually brainstorm a solution to the
problem or at least feel secure that we
are not the only ones. We can continue
to work hard and make the best possi-
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ble business decisions for our situation.
The road most successful and interesting people travel is hardly ever a straight
path!
Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, says “What you do everyday matters more than what you do
once in a while.” The more I ruminate
on this idea, the more I like it. Raising
livestock is a 24/7 type of job, we know
that. Everyday is different and every
season is the same. The winter months
are spent caring for livestock and feeding calves. Next, we start calving. While
calving season is here we progress into
spring work; farming, fencing, branding calves and moving cattle to grass.
The summer months find many in the
hay field harvesting forages to feed our
livestock during the winter months.
Fall kicks off with cattle work, weaning
calves and catching up on the projects
that didn’t get done over the summer.
Somewhere between the seasons we try
to find the time to “get off the farm.” It’s
important to do those once in a while
things to keep our sanity!
Mr. Wheelan emphasizes “it’s all
borrowed time.” In 10, 20, 30 or more
years will I look back and be proud
of the life I have lived? Am I happy?
Within our everyday lives sits the uncertainty of “is this enough”? College
students and graduates are on top of the
world, they have energy, enthusiasm
and ideas! They have not experienced
the hard times for themselves. We all
aspire to be great. But being great is really out of our control. People who are
on solid ground, who have experienced
and survived hard times, who do the everyday things that matter are the ones
that achieve greatness. They do it with
out trying or thinking about it. They do
it by taking care of their family, by being stewards of the land and producing
quality foods and fibers to the best of
their ability. Theodore Roosevelt said “It
is hard to fail, but it is worse to never
have tried to succeed.”
Agriculture is a way of life. It takes a
strong and special person to weather the
uncertain storms we face. Many storms
caused by people who have no clue how
a farm or ranch works. People who need
to be fed and clothed and don’t always
know where their food and fiber comes
from. People who would be surprised by
the everyday items they need to survive
that are animal by-products.
With the people we meet and the
bonds we hold tight we will always have
someone to help us weather the storms
of life and insecurity. As we go through
our everyday chores, the seasons of our
work and the hard days may we remember, in the big picture, we are making
a difference. We are continuing a tradition. A way of life we were handed and
hope to pass on to the next generation.
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At Muddy Creek Ranch, attention to detail is paramount
for David and Karen Shockey.
Muddy Creek Goes Full Circle
At Muddy Creek Ranch, attention to
detail is paramount for David and Karen
Shockey. They run Lowline cattle near
the town of Wilsall, Montana. The ranch
has been in the family for three generations now and started as a dream from
Karen’s dad, Bob Tomasko and his wife
Edie. Today, daughter Karen and husband David, along with their kids, Ashley, Mike, Connor, Jake and RaeAnn
lending a hand, they tend to the 200 plus
Lowline and Lowline influence cows on
the ranch.
Running cattle may be a bit of an understatement: they raise Lowline and
Lowline cross cattle yes, but they also sell
grass-fed beef to both restaurants and
directly to consumers and additionally,
serve Lowline grass-fed beef at their own
restaurant. This keeps the couple busy at
all times with that many irons in the fire.
We caught up with David and Karen
as they were returning from their trip to
Maine where they delivered cattle and
semen to numerous cattlemen along the
way. David states, “The trip is right at
3000 miles. We delivered cattle to New
York, Ohio and Maine. This is our third
year to deliver cattle out this direction.
We’ve delivered cattle and semen to
some people for all three of those years.
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We even delivered some of our beef from
the ranch to the Portland Country Club in
Portland, Maine, for a wedding.”
They have ambitious goals as they
pursue the best genetics they can find to
build one of the top fullblood herds in the
nation. They will use that elite set of genetics to have a tremendous influence on
the 200 additional Lowline and Lowline
cross cows they run.
The Lowline grass-fed beef purchased
from the ranch has been well received
by their customers. They also market
to about five restaurants in the Bozeman area. These are upper end, white
tablecloth restaurants that command
a premium from their customers and
the customers expect the best from the
beef they get served. They are not disappointed. The Lowline grass-fed beef
is the perfect portion size for these restaurants. Muddy Creek is certified by the
Western Sustainability Exchange, WSE,
for the way in which the beef is raised.
The organization certifies the beef has
been raised without outside hormones
or antibiotics. The ranch implements low
stress livestock handling methods when
working the cattle. WSE also certifies the
cattle are produced in the region and that
the ranch follows sustainable stewardship
practices.
In addition to marketing to the restaurants, they also sell their beef through
an ad in the Bozeman paper and local
farmer’s markets. “A lot of times we will
make contact with someone at the farmer’s market and they will end up buying
a ½ or ¼ of beef after trying our meat,”
shares David. They have seen demand
for their beef as far away as a restaurant
in Washington, the country club in Maine
and a grass-fed beef supplier in Colorado
who purchased 4000 pounds of product
from them when he was having trouble
finding enough quality supply to fulfill a
contract for a school district. “The supplier was having trouble finding a supply of beef that was consistent enough to
keep his contract. Shipping beef across
state lines requires it to be USDA inspected not just state inspected and we
are lucky to be about 90 miles from the
only USDA inspected plant in Montana.”
David continues, “Our ranch is located in
between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. So, we get a really good traffic
of people through and many of them will
stop at our restaurant to eat on their way
through. Our beef is a feature item on the
menu and we get really good feedback
from our restaurant patrons that eat it.”
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Always trying to provide the best in
customer service and continuing to provide educational opportunities for their
customers, Muddy Creek is having a
Ranch Tour coming up where they have
invited chefs and beef customers out to
the ranch to see first-hand how the beef
they have been purchasing or are interested in purchasing is being raised. “We
see this as an opportunity to educate people on the benefits of the product we are
providing to the consumer,” adds David.
“We give tours to individuals all the time.
Some come to buy seedstock and some
come to buy beef. But this Ranch Tour
will have about 150 people invited out
for the day to get a good look at what we
do on the ranch and to learn about our
beef product.”
What makes their beef different from
all the rest? It’s the unique genetic pull
and high selection standards. They have
traveled far and wide to find the best
genetics for an all natural grass fed environment. The Angus based herd has
been selected from proven grass fed genetics from Montana and all across the
United States. “To top that off, we added
American Lowlines for their unique ability to produce high quality carcasses. Our
Lowlines produce a quality carcass at a
young age all on a forage based diet,”
David says proudly. “Because of our
outstanding genetic pull there is no need
for hormones, antibiotics, use of corn or
other grain based products. Also, with
the addition of Lowlines, the harvested
product has a more uniform size and
shape. The uniform size and shape is
desired by many consumers, chefs and
restaurants.”
David is a certified ultrasound technician and uses this technology in their selection and management decisions. There
will be an ultrasound demonstration as
part of the ranch tour to give everyone a
feel for the attention to detail they use in
their management of their cattle to provide the highest quality product for the
consumer.
Muddy Creek has exhibited some of
the top Lowline genetics in the country
at the National Western Stock Show in
Denver, Colorado, the Northern American International Livestock Exposition in
Louisville, Kentucky, the Northern International Livestock Expo in Billings, Montana, the American Royal in Kansas City,
Missouri, the Northwest Lowline Classic
in Spokane, Washington, the New York
State Fair, the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo in Houston, Texas, and the
Inter Provincial Expo and the Farmfair
International in Canada. David is quick to
point out that they strive for consistency
and not just one outstanding individual in
their genetic pool. “We showed 36 head
in Denver and won Reserve Champion
Commercial Heifer Pen. We had several
pens of bulls as well. We want to show
the depth of quality in our program,” he
continues, “The cattle we raise need to
breed true and I get really excited about
having done this. We showed the Grand
Champion Bull at the National Western
Stock Show in 2010 – MCR Opinionated. Then that fall we showed a different bull in the fall at the North American International Livestock Exposition
in Louisville, Kentucky, that won Grand
Champion Bull. Then in 2012, it was an
Opinionated son awarded Reserve National Champion at the 2012 National
Western Stock Show. That is the kind of
breeding we strive for. Sometimes people
get the wrong idea when we show cattle.
We want to raise functional cattle that we
show, not just cattle that show. We really
have to have functional cattle to make it
on our ranch.”
It looks like they are well on their way
to having cattle that are functional for not
just the ranch, but for the entire circle
of production; from conception to consumer.
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Regional Association News
Mountain States Lowline Association
Betty Deeney, President
Fall is show season in the Mountain States Region. We
just finished the 100th Wyoming State Fair in Douglas, Wy
and are looking forward to the Colorado State Fair in September and the NILE in Billings, MT October 18-20.
The NILE is our biggest show and we hope to continue
to see good numbers. There will be a Supreme Lowline
Class, Junior Showmanship and an award for the best display. Hope to see you all there.
MSLA is working toward having a show for small breeders at the 101th Wyoming State Fair, Lowlines, Dexters
and Miniature Herefords would show together. As long as
we can get 20 head we can do it. MSLA would also like to
have an educational field day in the spring of 2013, keep
watching the ALR web page for more information.
Hope to see you all at the NILE.
Eastern Lowline Association
Cindy Jackson, Secretary
It’s starting to feel like fall. Lowline Angus cattle are
buzzing all over the Eastern US and we’re proud to be
part of that. Smaller, more docile Lowlines and Lowline
composite cattle are perfect for 4-H’ers to bring to county
and state fairs! Numbers and winners are climbing. ELAA
helps sponsor and/or promote the New York State Fair and
The Big E of New England, where Lowlines are showcased.
Fryeburg Fair, in Maine, and the World Beef Expo, in Wisconsin, this September includes Lowlines. It’s not just the
show circuit. Lowline Angus cattle are showing merit in
every aspect of the beef industry! Ladies and gentlemen,
Lowline Angus cattle are the Cinderella story of the cattle
business! Excitement is in the air!
It’s time to get serious about preparing for The 2012
World Lowline Angus Show and Sale at the NAILE. Get
your entries in on time, get your cattle ready, get your
name on a committee to help, and get this show on the
road! When you send in your entry forms, add a note and
tell us when and where you can volunteer. Entry forms are
available on the ELAA website. www.easternlowline.com
The ALR has recognized this show and sale as a premier
breed event at one of the country’s finest facilities. We are
going to continue to live up to that and continue to make it
even better! Our Junior Show will be first, at 8 am and will
be limited to two head per junior and designated “blow
and go” where fitting will not be counted. We’ve added
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a new division to the show for Purebred Lowlines, giving
them recognition separately from Fullbloods and Percentage cattle. Purebreds will be pulled out of Percentage
classes, similar to “bred and owned,” for those of you who
are familiar with that procedure. In coming years, we’ll
have additional time allotted for the Purebreds to show
in their own division. We made this decision to recognize
those breeders who were unable to join at the fullblood
level and have taken the time and patience to breed up to
purebred cattle. And breed up we have done--all across
the country--we have bred some great purebred Lowlines!
We’re delighted to have John Reed manage the sale offering again for us. In line with the national sale, we are requiring all sale cattle to have DNA completed before the
sale, and that includes percentage cattle. As a reminder,
all sale cattle are also required to be entered in the show
and must appear on show day. There are still some vacancies for those who want to sponsor champion and division awards, with your farm name printed in the program.
When you get your exhibitor package, please read the
instructions letter carefully. We don’t want any surprises.
Be prepared to buy your parking and entry passes when
you get to the gate. We want to get some committees up
and running, like grass fed beef marketing and others. So
please try to attend, even if you don’t show cattle. For updates and other details, please watch the ELAA news blasts
coming via email. Room information and schedule activities will be reported on the website and in news blasts.
We invite all Juniors to participate in the essay contest
for the annual $500 Jackson Memorial Junior Scholarship
Award. Watch our ELAA blasts for more details. We were
happy to have had a good number of participants last
year. We hope to see this program grow in time as well
with more dollars for more recipients. If you would like
to donate to the fund, you can send a check to ELAA and
note in the memo that it is for the scholarship fund. We
are so proud of our Juniors, and we want to help them in
every way possible! These funds are kept separate from
ELAA operating funds.
If anyone wants the ELAA news and doesn’t have access to email, please let me know. Send regular mail correspondence to me: Cindy Jackson, 3621 Meadowview Dr,
Lafayette, IN 47909. We are also gearing up to accept Pay
Pal for classified ads, dues, and sponsorships on the website. Send your questions, ideas, comments, and kudos to
[email protected] We do our best to see that you
benefit from your membership.
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Southwest Lowline Association
Submitted by Barbara Welch
Dear Members,
There is not a whole lot happening in Southwest Region right now other than preparing for the Back to Grass
Sale and Auction in October. Please be sure to check the
website on any update about show and event coming this
fall. This is what happened over the summer.
South Texas State Fair where we gained a new Jr. Member, Caitlyn Glawson who happened to show the Res.
Grand Junior Heifer. Congratulations to all those that participated.
2012 Lowline Junior Nationals in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Judge: Ben Williams, Hutchinson, Ks
Then they went on a tour of R E I (Reproductive Enterprise
Inc.) facility before attending the KBARW Ranch Social.
The junior were asking questions and obtaining information of the process of A I on cattle.
Showmanship Clinic
Juniors gathered at KBarW Ranch to have some down time
before the show.
There was a mini clinic on fitting and trimming your
show animals.
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Junior Corral
Dear ALR Members,
Seems as if the summer has flown by!! Although my
truck may have another 20,000 miles on it, I have had
the honor to meet many new friends and breeders
from every corner of the country.
The Junior National Show in Stillwater, OK was a
hit, as we had our largest attendance to date. We welcomed two new board members, Courteney Walker
from New Mexico and Amy Emberson from Oklahoma. Bridgett Hoffmann from Wisconsin was also reelected for another term.
Our junior shows are growing rapidly across the nation!! We had over 40 juniors participate in the Iowa
State Fair Junior Show in August, and for the first time
ever we will be holding a junior show at the American Royal this October. We have had a tremendous
outpouring of support and sponsorships from our
regional breeders and associations at these shows.
Whether you won an award, participated, or just enjoyed watching a show, please make sure to thank
these folks for all they do for the juniors and the breed.
The junior board has decided to expand our responsibilities and add some new programs, so be sure
to watch the ALR webpage for updates. We will be
holding a heifer raffle again this fall, so don’t miss your
chance on a ticket as a limited number will be sold
on the website. Best of wishes and have a safe harvest
season.
Hope to see you all soon,
Shea Esser ALJA President
Ju n i o r Sp o t l i g h t
Maddy Taplin, part of the Eastgate
Lowline company lives in Dayton,
Texas with her parents, Henry and
Shauna, and brothers, Chase and
Rowdy. She is 13 years old and in
the 8th grade. She has been showing Lowlines for three years. Maddy
got her first run in the show ring
at the Dayton Livestock Show and
Rodeo. That’s when she knew she
was hooked. She fell in love with
them because they are short, cute,
easy to handle, and unique in their
own way. Maddy has shown at the
American Royal, National Western
Livestock Show, Houston Livestock
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Show, Fall Classic, Southeast Texas
State Fair, and Belt Buckle Bonanza. Her show career has consisted
of being Reserve Grand Champion
Heifer at the Southeast Texas State
Fair in 2010, Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female at Houston
Livestock Show in 2010, and Grand
and Reserve Champion at the Belt
Buckle Bonanza in 2012.
Before showing cattle, Maddy
showed pigs for three years. She
was very triumphant in that project
too, placing in the top ten everywhere she went. Her most memorable win with her Lowlines was at
the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo, where she beat a Shorthorn Cross in the Junior AOB division in 2010. All eyes were on the
class when they stopped the other
show ring to finish the class that
took over 30 minutes. Maddy’s win
with Lil’ Mo will not be forgotten.
Maddy and her new favorite heifer,
Macy, were called the dynamic duo.
Maddy wants to thank Charlie Waldroff from Rocking B Farms for in-
troducing her to Macy.
Maddy is not just successful
in the show ring, but outside too.
Showing has taught her responsibility, dedication, teamwork, and
sportsmanship; lessons that she
puts to use in her everyday life. She
is the secretary for the Junior Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Association. Maddy is an Honors Student who takes all AP classes. She is
also a member of Eastgate 4-H and
Liberty County 4-H Council. She
spends her spare time showing and
working her show cattle and spending time with her family.
What is your favorite thing about
showing cattle? “Umm… Fitting
them.”
What is your next goal with cattle? “I want to increase the numbers
in my Lowline Herd and be a part
of the American Lowline Junior Association Board. I also want to get
more kids involved in the Lowline
breed.”
Ju n i o r Sp o t l i g h t
Laramie Coffey lives in Stillwater, OK with her parents Wade and
Cheryl Coffey and her brothers Tyler and Wyatt. Laramie is 10 years
old and in the 5th grade. Although
Laramie has been showing cattle for
3 years, this is her 1st year showing
Lowlines. Her first Lowline show
was at this year’s Jr. National where
she showed her heifer 7C Miracle
3X and won Grand Champion Full
Blood Heifer.
Laramie has always showed
club calves that she and her family
have raised. In 2011 she won Grand
Champion
Heifer
and Reserve Grand
Champion Steer at
her local show and
then went on to have
Breed
Champion
Commercial heifer at
the Payne County Jr
livestock show. She
really enjoyed showing at the Jr. National
show this summer
and meeting great new friends and
hopes to get to show at more Lowline shows this upcoming year. She
is also involved in livestock, horticulture and crops judging and
Lamb Lead but when she is not at
the barn or attending a 4H function
she likes to play soccer, take dance
lessons, decorate cakes and read.
She does all of this while maintaining straight A’s on her report cards.
This year her Lowline show
string will consist of a Full blood
heifer, a half-blood heifer and a fullblood steer. She will also be show-
Fall 2012
ing a Simmental Steer, Shorthorn
Steer and a Hereford Heifer at 4H
and Oklahoma Club Calf Association shows. She plans on building
her own percentage Lowline herd
by breeding her 4H show heifers to
Lowlines. Her half-blood heifer for
this next year is a daughter of her
first show heifer Snowflake.
Laramie has big plans for her future in the Jr Lowline Association. “
I would like to someday be on the
Jr Lowline Board, and if they have a
princess or queen contest I want to
do that too! I would also like to go
to as many lowline shows all over
the country as I can.” said Laramie.
Laramie has a bright future
ahead over her and she believes
that hard work and dedication will
help her achieve her dreams. She
plans on attending Oklahoma State
University and wants to cheer on
the Pom Squad while she’s there.
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High Hopes Farms
Sarah, Jon, & Witt Bates
High Hopes Farm
9096 Country Road 14
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 624-7637
www.highhopesfarms.com
Hayden, Idaho
Jay & Diana Lillefloren
Jay : 208-304-5184
[email protected]
Diana : 208-215-4460
[email protected]
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Congratulations Shea Esser 2012 Lowline Junior National Show
Owner of -SRE SMA Gilly 3Y,
Reserve Supreme Champion Steer &
Grand Champion Ultrasound Steer
Dennis Boldt
12295 205th Street W
Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone/Fax: (952) 469-1684
Cell: (612) 270-0873
Email: [email protected]
Sired by Smokey Mountain Awesome
Your Ad Here
1-800-284-3348
Semen available from SM Awesome
and RKR Holiday. FB and Percentage
heifers and bulls for sale.
Randy and Holly Prosise
865-216-2549 • 865-556-7548
www.RKRLowlines.com
[email protected]
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Welcome New Members
Urila Lowline Stud, Merricks VI, Australia
Rodriguez Land & Cattle Co, Ontario, OR.
Junior Member
Arizona Lowlines, Chino Valley, AZ.
Carol Dewitt, Gray Court, SC.
Dylan Devries, Loveland, CO.
Trun Bac Farm, Clovis, CA.
5B Ranch, Tyndall, SD.
Mark Wertz Lowlines, Mcclave, CO.
Bron Farming Company, Medera, CA.
Gregory Cooper, Clarksville, TN.
Olivia Butt, Iowa Falls, IA.
Gic Cattle Company, Carbondale, CO.
Rob And Sandy Andrys, Allardt, TN.
Brittany Fisher, Iowa Falls, IA.
Pine Needle Ranch, Greensboro, GA.
Rocky Taco Ranch, Austin, TX.
Breanna Fisher, Iowa Falls, IA.
J & H Cattle, Winterset, IA.
Kb Ranch, Palestine, TX.
Jaccie Kenyon, Iowa Falls, IA.
Midnight Tractor Lowlines, Adel, IA.
Bad Ranch, Angleton, TX.
Victoria Butt, Iowa Falls, IA.
Randy D Nab, Jerome, ID.
2Nj Lowlines, Sweeny, TX.
Kirby Goettsch, Holstein, IA.
Plumley Farm, Hampshire, IL.
Cowrosa Ranch, Happy, TX.
Tucker Marrs, Paris, IL.
Countyline Lowlines, Wakarusa, IN.
Carrellco, Skidmore, TX.
Lori Edwards, Denison, KS.
Allan & Liz Whitehead, Monterey, LA.
Binns Ranch, Pottsboro, TX.
Kevin Edwards, Denison,KS.
Rhonda Fleming, De Ridder, LA.
Shotglass Ranch, Weatherford, TX.
Garrett Walden, Denison, KS.
The Eighty Lowline, Fremont, MI.
Ringnald Ranch L P, Ft Worth, TX.
Katie Jo Kitchings, Haughton, LA.
Michigan Lowlines, Walkerville, MI.
Waykat Farm Llc, Pearland, TX.
Mariah Gann, Callao, MO.
Parrotte Cattle Company, Trenton, MO.
Five O’clock Farm, Allardt, TX.
Ethan Blevins, Ronan, MT.
Rockin Sv Ranch, Thompson Falls, MT.
Castzs Farms, Kilgore, TX.
Cody Skor, Williston, ND.
Little Elkin Farm, Elkin, NC.
Phelps Pharms, Blanco, TX.
Sierra Skor, Williston, ND.
Onslow Cattle Company, Jacksonville, NC.
Sky Valley Farm, Elkton, VA.
Tyler Jenkins, Stillwater, OK.
4 Skors Ranch, Williston, ND.
Farnham’s, Plainfield, VT.
Braxton Bugg, Tecumseh, OK.
Deep Creek Seedstock, Mitchell, NE.
Circle G Critters, Custer, WA.
Kiley Thomas, Angleton, TX.
Randolph A Worthen Sr, Epsom, NH.
Klm Lowlines, Snohomish, WA.
Savannah Goram-Welch, Kilgore, TX.
Mayes Farms, Albuquerque, NM.
Eric Davis, Deming, WA.
Sawyer Goram-Welch, Kilgore, TX.
Pure Faith Cattle Co, Utica, OH.
Chinook Valley Farm, Chinook, WA.
Kimberly Beck, Plymouth, WI
Lost Cow Ranch, Lexington, OH.
Deep Creek Lowline, Chehalis, WA.
Z And B Lowline Cattle, Delphos, OH.
Mike And Or Mary Geiger, Chehalis, WA.
Angel’s Peak Farm, Cleves, OH.
Jjs Ranch, Mckenna, WA.
Winsett Cattle, Shawnee, OK.
Whilppoorwill Organics, Cross Plains, WI.
Byron & Gary Bates, Stigler, OK.
Wyoming Equality Fiber Works, Upton, WY.
Bf Farms, Enid, OK.
ALR Registry Summary
April 2012 to July 31 2012 Transactions
Males
Females
Month FB
PB %FB
PB
% Transfers
April 30
2 736
15
53
217
May
20
7 1342
21
59
223
June
16
2 1728
14
33
154
July
38
4 2458
32
95
229
104
15 61164
82
240
823
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BAR J RANCH
and HEAVEN SENT RANCH present
“Partners for Performance”
On-Line/Video Production Sale
November 26th-29th, 2012
Selling top quality show
prospect, bred females,
cow/calf pairs and herd
bull prospects
Featuring the
Get and Service of these past
National Champions...
Bar J Beauford 9w12
2011 National Supreme
Champion
Bar J S400 Hybrid
2011 Nat’l Champion
% Bull
Bar J Polly T8
% Female
Bar J Connie U11
% Female
EZ Captain Jack
2012 NWSS Champion
% Jr. Yearling
Sale video will be online at www.CaTTLEiNmOTiON.COm
For More Information Contact:
Bar J Ranch
John and Joanne Reed Family
30217 110th Ave • Brooten, MN 56316
Phone: (320) 346-2750
www.barjranch.com
Heaven Sent Ranch
Mike and Valerie Hudlow Family
Fayetteville, AR
Phone: (479) 361-2859
www.heavensentranchlowlinecattle.com
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