2017 HEREFORD HANDBOOK A resource guide for American Hereford Association members AHA Board of Directors contacts OFFICERS AHA Leaders Executive vice president: Jack Ward [email protected] Chief financial officer: Leslie Mathews [email protected] President: Terri Barber 10175 F.M. 3138 Channing, TX 79018 [email protected] Vice president: Kevin Schultz 2048 280th Ave. President Vice president Dave Bielema Joe Van Newkirk Haviland, KS 67059 Terri Barber Kevin Schultz [email protected]

DIRECTORS Dave Bielema P.O. Box 550 Ada, MI 49301 [email protected] Joe Van Newkirk 18302 Hwy. 26 Oshkosh, NE 69154-5042 [email protected] Jim Mickelson Jim Mickelson Bob Thompson Pete Atkins Jim Bellis 5174 Sonoma Mountain Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 [email protected] Bob Thompson 12905 Co. Rd. 4010 Rolla, MO 65401 [email protected] Pete Atkins 27106 468th Ave. Tea, SD 57064 [email protected] Jim Bellis 19264 Lawrence 2170 Aurora, MO 65605 Kyle Pérez Joel Birdwell Tommy Mead Bruce Thomas [email protected] Kyle Pérez 9767 Quay Road O Nara Visa, NM 88430 [email protected] 2017 Committee Appointments Joel Birdwell Executive: Terri Barber, Channing, Texas, Show and sale: Atkins, chair; Bruce 5880 State Hwy. 33 chair; Kevin Schultz, Haviland, Kan.; Thomas, Gold Creek, Mont.; Birdwell; Kingfisher, OK 73750 Dave Bielema, Ada, Mich.; and Joe Van Pérez; and Mickelson. [email protected] Newkirk, Oshkosh, Neb. Tommy Mead Certified Hereford Beef LLC board: 1222 Reeves Rd. Financial/audit: Bob Thompson, Rolla, Mickelson, chair; Pérez; Schultz; Atkins; Midville, GA 30441 Mo., chair; Pete Atkins, Tea, S.D.; Barber; John Stadler, Cape Coral, Fla.; Ed [email protected] Schultz; and Bielema. McMillan, Greenville, Ill.; and David Bruce Thomas Trowbridge, Tabor, Iowa. P.O. Box 330012 Breed improvement: Schultz, chair; Joel Gold Creek, MT 59733 Birdwell, Kingfisher, Okla.; Atkins; Jim Hereford Publications Inc. board: [email protected] Bellis, Aurora, Mo.; and Bielema. Van Newkirk, chair; Mead; Schultz; Thompson; and Pérez. Marketing: Kyle Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., chair; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Hall of Fame/Merit: Bellis, chair; Mead; Birdwell; Tommy Mead, Midville, Ga.; Van Newkirk;, Thomas; and Thompson. and Bellis. Junior and Hereford Youth Foundation Member service: Bielema, chair; Thomas; of America (HYFA) liaison: Pérez. Bellis; Thompson; and Van Newkirk. HYFA board: Mickelson; Bielema; and Jimmie Johnson, Clinton, Okla. AHA office contacts Table of Contents American Hereford Association AHA Leaders ...... IFC 816-842-3757 Mailing address: 2017 Committee Appointments ...... IFC P.O. Box 014059 AHA Office Contacts ...... 1 Kansas City, MO 64101-0059 Physical address: Commited to Member Service ...... 2 1501 Wyandotte St. MyHerd.org Empowers Members ...... 2 Kansas City, MO 64108-1222 Taking the Next Step as a New Member ...... 3 Fax: 816-842-6931 Hereford Registration 4-1-1 ...... 3 Website: Hereford.org Whole Herd TPR™ — Your Performance Partner ...... 4 Email: [email protected] CHB LLC Drives Demand ...... 6 AHA Records Department HPI Staff Produces Hereford World, Provides Marketing Services ...... 6 Contact the Records Department for Hereford World Editorial at a Glance ...... 7 questions about registrations, transfers, membership, Whole Herd Total AHA/HPI Field Representatives ...... 7 Performance Records (TPR™), expected AHA Member Advertising Information ...... 8 progeny differences (EPDs), sire summaries, carcass data, DNA, account Creative Services ...... 9 balances and online data submission. Online Advertising Opportunities ...... 9 Download Hereford Events App ...... 10 Foundation Reaches New Heights ...... 11 Communications Department • Information for news releases, show Developing the Future ...... 12 photographs, promotional materials NJHA Important Dates and Deadlines...... 13 requests and state association resource requests, ask for Kaylen Baker NJHA Board of Directors Regional Representation...... 13 or Katy Holdener Hereford Show Information ...... 14 AHA Show Rules ...... 14 Certified Hereford Beef LLC AHA Show Classifications ...... 14 816-842-3758 National and Regional Point Shows List ...... 16 General questions about program specifications, contact the CHB office 2017-18 State Fair and Fall Show Schedule ...... 17 • To feed cattle with a CHB feedyard or 2017-18 National Show Schedule and Judge Line-up ...... 18 to market CHB-eligible fed cattle, ask for Trey Befort Industry Directory ...... 19 • For questions about listing feeder State and Regional Hereford Associations ...... 19 cattle on HerefordFeederCattle.com, ask for Trey Befort State and Regional Junior Associations ...... 22 Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations ...... 24 Hereford World/Creative Services AHA Rules and Regulations ...... 25 816-842-8878 For questions about Hereford World Visit Hereford Websites, Follow on Social Media ...... IBC (HW) and Creative Services contact the Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) office • Advertisements, ask for Alison Marx AHA senior office staff contacts • To provide news articles, obituaries or Executive vice president: Records supervisor: National shows coordinator notes from the field, ask for Julie Mais Jack Ward Tena Martin and youth activities assistant: • Calendar listings, sale reports and [email protected] [email protected] Bailey Clanton show reports, ask for Christy Benigno [email protected] Executive assistant: Communications and • HW accounts or ordering subscriptions, Anne Stuart public relations: Education and information ask for Debbie Rush [email protected] Kaylen Baker services coordinator: • Field staff, ask for Joe Rickabaugh Chief operating officer [email protected] SyAnn Foster and director of breed Katy Holdener [email protected] • General questions on Creative Services improvement: [email protected] BuyHereford.com manager: projects, ask for Caryn Vaught or Abigail Engel Shane Bedwell Director of Dennis Schock [email protected] commercial programs: [email protected] • Quotes on Creative Services Chief financial officer: Trey Befort 903-815-2004 projects, ask for Joe Rickabaugh or Leslie Mathews [email protected] Caryn Vaught [email protected] Director of youth activities: • Information about BuyHereford.com, Director of Amy Cowan call Dennis Schock at 903-815-2004 records department: [email protected] Stacy Sanders [email protected]

2017 Hereford Handbook / 1 Committed to Member Service The American Hereford Association sire summaries and other Hereford (AHA) staff is dedicated to meeting the information. needs of the membership. The AHA is the second largest The records department and member beef registry in the U.S., registering Records department service team processes registrations, 79,082 cattle in fiscal year 2016, with and member service transfers and performance records. 4,038 active adult members and team contacts Visiting the Hereford website, Hereford.org, 3,057 junior members. breeders have access to expected progeny differences (EPDs), registration forms, P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101-0059 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax MyHerd.org Director of records department: Stacy Sanders MyHerd.org Empowers Members [email protected] Education and information services coordinator: Providing members with MyHerd.org is a SyAnn Foster programs and tools to free service. The only [email protected] do business effectively requirements are to Records supervisor: and efficiently is a have an active member Tena Martin priority for the AHA. During fiscal year account and a valid email address. [email protected] 2014, AHA rolled out MyHerd.org — a Signing up for MyHerd doesn’t mean Tara Edwards real-time online registry system that members can’t use a herd management [email protected] provides AHA members 24/7 access to system however there are features in Linda Farris (receptionist) the majority of record services. MyHerd.org MyHerd that herd management software [email protected] allows Hereford members to take care of can’t provide, like electronic animal Kristy Kesner [email protected] Hereford business in real time, anytime transfer, AI certificate release and online day or night. bill payment. Contact the MyHerd team Laura Loschke [email protected] at [email protected] to learn more about how to use MyHerd with your herd Abby Mahanes MyHerd features include: [email protected] management system. Toni Shapiro Real-time calf registration and [email protected] animal transfer MyHerd help resources Katrisha Shoup The MyHerd team has created resources [email protected] Electronic registration certificate to ensure you are using MyHerd to its full Nancy Thomas storage (optional) capabilities. Visit Hereford.org to view the [email protected] step-by-step MyHerd tutorials that walk Records Department Customized Whole Herd TPR you through every feature of MyHerd. [email protected] to-do lists You can also utilize the MyHerd help pages by clicking in the red box with the IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP DATES Whole Herd TPR data entry question mark in the upper right-hand August 31 (Herd Inventory, BW, WW, YW, etc.) corner of MyHerd. Be on the lookout for Junior memberships expire upcoming webinars this fall and spring. Member service fees expire View performance reports, packing Webinars are live demonstrations hosted September 1 by a MyHerd team member and a great Start of new fiscal year slips and monthly statements - Renew junior memberships opportunity for you to ask questions. As always, the customer service department - Member service fees are due Make DNA Requests and View DNA is here for you, so give us a call anytime. Status and Results AHA FEES AHA membership dues $15 annually View available AI certificates AHA member service fee Adult $100 Junior $20 Release AI certificates Take Note: to your customers Hereford Handbook member service tools MEMBER REGISTRATON RATES View and download lists of Age of calf Regular Electronic Hereford Registration 4-1-1 — Page 3. owned animals and customers Up to 4 months $12.50 $10.50 4-8 months $18.50 $15.50 Whole Herd TPR information — Page 4. 8-12 months $25.50 $20.50 View and pay account balance with AHA Rules and Regulations — Page 25. >12 months $50.50 $50.50 credit card or electronic check

2 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Taking the Next Step as a New Member Dear new member, information regarding AHA programs and activities. If Welcome! We look forward to having you as a member you didn’t provide an email address with your membership of the American Hereford Association (AHA). We hope application, send an email to [email protected] and this handbook answers some of your questions as you request your email address to be added to your account. begin your membership. Each month new members We are always here to serve you. If you have questions, don’t receive “New Member Notes” by email during their first hesitate to ask. year of membership. It includes tips and resources to help Sincerely, members become more involved in the AHA plus additional AHA Customer Service Hereford Registration 4-1-1

Members have the choice of registering as a pedigree or performance breeder. If a registry type wasn’t declared, then you’re automatically enrolled as a pedigree breeder.

Pedigree registry: Performance registry: Pedigree breeders can register and Performance breeders participate in transfer cattle but do not maintain 1 the Whole Herd Total Performance and report performance data to AHA. Registry Records (TPR™) system and are Production of expected progeny required to maintain a female inventory, report differences (EPDs) is waived on their herd. type calving ease and weaning information annually on the produce of every female in the inventory. EPDs are printed on the registration certificate.

To learn more about becoming a performance breeder and the ability to register calves with EPDs, go to Hereford.org/TPR or contact AHA customer service.

Electronic: Paper: The AHA has a real-time online registration The AHA has a traditional paper registration system called MyHerd.org. Members may sign 2 application for members who prefer to up for a free online account and register their Registration register by postal mail. A registration calves electronically. application is provided in your new Electronic registrations receive a discount format member packet. It’s a two sided form, with part 2 and registered information is made available in needed for submitting transfer on entry and sire- real time. Email your AHA member number to owner signature information. [email protected] to have an account set up If you don’t have a registration form, call AHA or if you have already signed up, log on now at member service to have a form mailed to you or MyHerd.org. go to the “Rules & Forms” library at Hereford.org to download and print.

$ The cost of registration is determined annual member service fee of $100 ($20 for junior by the age of the calf at the time of members) in order to register an animal during the registration (see MEMBER REGISTRATON 3 current fiscal year. The fiscal year is Sept. 1 through RATES table on Page 2). Aug. 31. Each paid adult member service fee In addition to the registration cost/head, Registration generates a one-year subscription to the Hereford lifetime, adult and junior memberships require an cost World magazine.

Members using MyHerd.org may pay Traditional paper recording members registration fees on their MyHerd.org can mail a check with their registration account with a credit card or 4 application(s) or call the AHA member electronic check. How service department and pay with a credit to pay card over the phone. Note: Registration certificates are mailed after the registration fees are paid in full.

Registration tip: If your herd is comprised of animals from multiple membership accounts (family members, children, partners, etc.), it’s best to link all associated accounts to one master account. Having one master account makes it easier to submit registration and performance data as a herd. Ownership of the animals within each account will not be changed, and there’s no additional charge. Complete the relationship development form to link accounts. The form can be found at Hereford.org in the “Rules & Forms” library.

2017 Hereford Handbook / 3 Whole Herd TPR™ ­— Your Performance Partner The basic concept of beef cattle volume of data reported from each herd Whole Herd TPR contacts performance records is to measure for measured growth and carcass traits genetic differences between animals enhances the accuracy of Hereford Mailing address: for traits of economic importance. expected progeny differences (EPDs). P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101 The American Hereford Association Participation in Whole Herd TPR Physical address: (AHA) recognizes the importance of is voluntary and breeders may choose 1501 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108 performance records in today’s beef to maintain pedigree records without 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax industry and through Whole Herd recording performance information. Hereford.org Total Performance Records (TPR™), With this option, known as pedigree Director of breed improvement: can provide a system flexible enough to registry, breeders do not have EPDs or Shane Bedwell, [email protected] meet the needs of the most sophisticated other performance information printed Director of records department: recordkeeping breeder or those who on their registry certificates. Stacy Sanders, [email protected] desire to keep only the basics. Call the AHA to get your herd Records supervisor: Within herd and contemporary group enrolled in the performance registry Tena Martin, [email protected] records generated through Whole Herd program or if you are currently enrolled Education and information TPR are measures for calving intervals, and have questions. services coordinator: birth weights, weaning weights, yearling SyAnn Foster, [email protected] weights, scrotal circumference, hip Whole Herd TPR steps: height/frame measures and ratios for Step 1: WHOLE HERD DEADLINES: most of these measures. • Show an accurate inventory July 1, 2017 Good within-herd records include record of each female in your Final date to submit all dam reproductive information obtained at birth, weaning, herd that is expected to calve status and weaning information for the fall yearling and ultrasound carcass data. in your selected season. 2015 calf crop. These within-herd and contemporary- • AHA invoices the breeder for July 15, 2017 group records are adjusted for known Completion and return of fall 2017 herd his inventory costs in accordance inventories by this date will provide a environmental sources of variation in with the number and kind $.25 per head discount on every female animal performance such as age of dam, of animals reported. maintained on the fall inventory. age of calf, etc. • Following data submission, Sept. 1, 2017 Today’s commercial cattleman has AHA provides a Dam Completion and return of fall 2017 herd available to him the germ plasm from Production Summary Report inventories after this date will incur an multiple beef breeds and numerous additional $2 per head surcharge on every for each enrolled female. female maintained on the fall inventory. breeders and animals within each of • AHA returns Birth Information Nov. 1, 2017 the breeds from which to select his Closing date for all birth, weaning, yearling herd replacements. Competition for the Worksheets (Form 1) and ultrasound data to be included in the commercial industry purchasing power Spring 2018 Sire Summary. between and within breeds is keen, Step 2: Dec. 1, 2017 and those breeders who can document • As calving is completed, breeders Final date to submit all dam reproductive their seedstock’s performance for the are required to return to AHA status and weaning information for the a Birth Information Worksheet spring 2016 calf crop. commercial man’s investment have a distinct advantage in today’s beef (Form 1) with the birth information Jan. 15, 2018 industry as it moves toward “specification for every female enrolled in that Completion and return of spring 2018 season, including data on any that herd inventories by this date will provide production” from conception to slaughter. a $.25 per head discount on every female Whole Herd TPR is a system of failed to calve, lost a calf, etc. maintained on the spring inventory. registration and performance tracking • AHA returns Birth Report/ March 1, 2018 whereby every participating breeder Weaning Worksheet (Form 2) Final date to nominate sires for spring 2018 updates his/her cow herd inventory breeding in the National Reference Sire Step 3: Program. annually and is charged for performance data on a per cow basis as opposed to • Member submits completed Birth March 1, 2018 Report/Weaning Worksheet Completion and return of spring 2018 herd a per calf basis. The system is positively inventories after this date will incur an endorsed by the Beef Improvement (Form 2) reporting weaning additional $2 per head surcharge on every Federation (BIF), a North American weight information or a disposal female maintained on the spring inventory. umbrella organization of beef breed code for animals not weighed. June 1, 2018 associations, beef producers, researchers • AHA returns to the breeder Closing date for all birth, weaning, yearling and ultrasound data to be included in the and the academic community. With this the Weaning Report/Yearling fall 2018 EPD evaluation. system, the AHA measures economically Worksheet (Form 3). relevant beef production traits such • Note: Yearling information as fertility, longevity and reproductive is not mandatory. efficiency. Furthermore, the greater

4 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Step 4: Electronic storage characteristics when managed in the • When the breeder returns Form The AHA offers electronic storage of same environment. 3 to AHA, a yearling report registration certificates to members For additional trait information, visit (Form 4) and calf crop EPD using the online registry system, the Genetics section of Hereford.org. summary (Form 5) is provided. MyHerd.org. When a member registers • If ultrasound carcass data is an animal, the certificate is stored More frequent genetic evaluations collected, technician submits electronically at MyHerd.org until the The AHA has made great progress carcass data directly to an member wants to release the certificate with the new genetic evaluation AHA-approved ultrasound for print. program utilizing Biometric Open lab that will process the data The electronic storage service Language Tools (BOLT). The AHA and forward results to AHA allows members to be in control has conducted simultaneous runs to for database inclusion. of when they receive registration help test the new system against the certificates. Members can store a calf traditional genetic evaluation. crop electronically and can wait to Essentially, BOLT will be able to Gold Whole Herd TPR™ Breeders release the certificates until after all conduct a single-step approach to The Gold TPR Breeder recognition performance data are recorded or genomic evaluation. Directly including is presented to progressive Hereford after a genetic evaluation. There is no the informative markers for specific breeders who have measured traits additional charge to store or to release traits will more effectively utilize the and collected and promptly submitted registration certificates. genomic component. Ultimately, the performance data at all levels of marker information will be directly production. Breeders must meet a Sharpen up on traits used with pedigree and phenotype specific set of requirements in order to Carcass Weight (CW) — Carcass data to generate expected progeny be eligible for the program. weight is a beneficial trait when differences (EPDs). • Herd inventory submitted prior considering the impact that pounds Along with this, utilizing BOLT will to inventory surcharge deadline. have relative to end product value. At significantly reduce the time needed for • Complete reporting of calving the same age-constant endpoint, sires an analysis and will allow for runs to be ease and reproductive status with higher values for carcass weight conducted twice a month or potentially for each dam on inventory. will add more pounds of hot carcass once a week, compared to today’s • Complete reporting of weight compared to sires with lower genetic evaluation that is run only 10 birth, weaning and yearling values for carcass weight. For example, times per year. Once the AHA has weights for all live calves if sire A has a CW EPD of 84 and fully implemented BOLT, the genetic recorded in the calf crop. sire B has a CW EPD 64, then you evaluation schedule will be updated • Complete reporting of scrotal would expect the progeny of sire A, to include even more runs. With the measurements for each bull calf if harvested at the same age-constant addition of more frequent evaluations, with a recorded yearling weight. endpoint, to have a 20-lb. advantage this information allows breeders to in terms of hot carcass weight. make the best and most informed • Ultrasound data reported on Mature Cow Weight (MCW) — decisions throughout the spring and fall 25% or more of the calf crop. The MCW EPD was designed to help breeding seasons. breeders select sires that will either One change to note is that the Online registry — MyHerd.org increase or decrease mature size of interim model will no longer exist. The AHA online registration system cows in the herd. The trait was Interim phenotypes don’t impact is called MyHerd.org and offers many developed after years of cow weight the sire or dam until they are run advantages. The system works in data collection, and the EPD through the evaluation, which can real time, which means registrations, relates directly to the maintenance cause confusion from one run to transfers and performance data requirements of a cow herd. the next. Moving away from this, are available upon valid entry; no Udder suspension (UDDR) — will require significant planning by additional processing by AHA is UDDR EPDs are reported on the members prior to marketing, especially needed. You will not have to wait for scoring scale. Scores range from 9 when considering those that utilize traditional mail service to deliver AHA (very tight) to 1 (very pendulous) and ultrasound and GE-EPDs. information. MyHerd will help keep represent assessments of udder support. The rules for Whole Herd TPR performance breeders organized with Differences in sire EPDs predict the and compliance checks for different custom TPR to-do lists, which tell you difference expected in the sires’ recognition programs will still be on exactly what needs to be turned in. daughters’ udder characteristics when the same time schedule. The newest MyHerd feature is the managed in the same environment. Once all research is completed, key ability to make DNA requests and to Teat size (TEAT) — TEAT EPDs are staff will conduct educational webinars view DNA status and results online. You reported on the scoring scale. Scores on the main differences between the no longer have to check in with the range from 9 (very small) to 1 (very current and new genetic evaluations. customer service department in order large, balloon-shaped) and are Look for updates in the Hereford World, to fulfill your DNA needs. subjective assessments of the teat and check out the Hereford Headlines Email your member number to length and circumference. Differences blog at Hereford.org for updates on [email protected] to sign up for a in sire EPDs predict the difference BOLT advancements. free account. expected in the sires’ daughters’ udder

2017 Hereford Handbook / 5 Certified Hereford Beef LLC contacts CHB LLC Drives Demand

® P.O. Box 014059 Certified Hereford Beef (CHB ) LLC is a CHB specifications: Kansas City, MO 64101 wholly owned subsidiary of the American • Hereford and Hereford/English cross 816-842-3758 • 816-842-6931 fax Hereford Association with the single steers and heifers HerefordBeef.org mission to drive the demand for Hereford Chief operating officer: and Hereford/English baldie feeder • Quality grades: Choice and Select Amari Manning cattle through market alliance with cattle • Hot carcass weight of 1,050 lb. or less [email protected] feeders, processors, distributors, retailers • Ribeye area of 10.0 to 16.0 in.2 and foodservice providers. The CHB Regional brand managers: • Fat thickness less than 1.0 in. Tim Norsten brand is quickly becoming one of the [email protected] most recognized breed specific brands in CHB licensed packers: Ron Santoro the U.S. [email protected] Participating producers enjoy high • Greater Omaha Packing Co. Inc. (1999), carcass acceptance and easily attainable Omaha, Neb., greateromaha.com Director of commercial programs: premiums for their Hereford-influenced • National Beef Packing Co. LLC (2003), Trey Befort fed cattle. Live weight, carcass weight and [email protected] Liberal, Kan., and Dodge City, Kan., HerefordFeederCattle.com value-added grid purchasing programs nationalbeef.com are available. Premiums for CHB and Business analyst: feeder calves are market driven and are CHB is available through retail Anne Stuart not set in any way by CHB LLC. A free and foodservice outlets across the [email protected] online tool for buyers or sellers to view, country. Visit the “Where to Buy” list or purchase Hereford-influenced section of HerefordBeef.org for a complete cattle is available at HerefordFeederCattle.com. listing of CHB retail supermarkets For more information, call Trey Befort at and foodservice providers. the CHB office.

Hereford Publications staff contacts HPI Staff Produces Hereford World, Provides Marketing Services P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI) package of beef industry information. The 816-842-8878 • 816-842-6931 fax staff coordinates publications and tabloid is an advertising vehicle editorially Director of field management and communication services to benefit seedstock marketing: centered to reach commercial producers Joe Rickabaugh, [email protected] American Hereford Association (AHA) interested in Hereford genetics. Production manager: members and their customers. Special advertising sections are printed Caryn Vaught, [email protected] Hereford World is the official voice of several times per year. The Hereford AI Editor: the AHA. Produced 11 times per year, Book mails with the March issue and the Julie Mais seven glossy issues are mailed to 5,500 Hereford Register (yellow pages) is included [email protected] subscribers. A tabloid issue is produced in in the July issue. Advertising coordinator: January, February, August and October The Creative Services department has Alison Marx, [email protected] and is mailed to an additional 15,000 been assisting Hereford members to meet Creative services coordinator: commercial cattlemen. their promotional goals since 1989 by Abigail Engel, [email protected] Timely articles and editorial columns producing sale books, brochures, posters, Editorial designer/assistant: provide readers with information to help letterhead, business cards, directories Christy Benigno [email protected] them make sound management and and newsletters. marketing decisions. From basic how-to Seven field representatives represent Graphic designers: Sharon Blank articles to in-depth reports on cutting- the AHA and Hereford World throughout Sean Jersett edge technologies, Hereford World is a solid the U.S. and Canada. Production assistant: Debbie Rush [email protected]

6 / 2017 Hereford Handbook AHA/HPI Field Hereford World Editorial at a Glance Representatives July 2016 – “Herefords Go Global” 40 Getting Heifers Off to a Good Start for Disease Immunity – Understand how to tailor your 28 A West Texas Leadership Event – Information vaccination program to best suit your operation. about the 2016 Faces of Leadership — “A Texas 44 Feeding Cattle Basics – How can cow-calf Western Region: Style” PRIDE Convention. producers ensure their calf crop performs in the Mark Holt 40 Ranching for Children – This West Texas spread feedlot? This Wyoming feeder shares suggested Ariz., Calif., Idaho, Nev., helps fund children’s medical care. strategies for a successful experience. Ore., Utah and Wash. 48 Certified Hereford Beef Tops the Charts – 48 Low-Stress Weaning Methods – Take the extra 4247 S. Road C Certified Hereford Beef is gaining popularity work out of the weaning process this season. Vale, OR 97918 among the best in the industry. 52 Stockpiled Forages – Providing a way to extend 208-369-7425 58 Herefords Go Global – Hereford breeders around the grazing season. [email protected] Mark Holt the world are capitalizing on the breed’s hardiness, 54 Producing High-health Calves – Raising high- longevity and adaptability. health calves increases profitability for cattlemen. Mountain Region: Lander Nicodemus 64 Beyond a Vacation – A young Hereford breeder 58 Improving Soil and Grass with Cattle – Colo., Mont., Wyo. and experiences a trip of a lifetime to the World Understand how proper rangeland management western Canadian Hereford Conference. can affect your operation long-term. 72 Exporting Advice – One man’s foray into the provinces 64 BVD Testing – BVD should be taken seriously, so it 2343 Co. Rd. 135 export business proves connections are everything doesn’t negatively affect your herd. when it comes to selling genetics internationally. Cheyenne, WY 82009 68 Minding Your Minerals – Mineral nutrition is a 307-421-8141 Lander 80 Global Understanding – Food security, balancing act. urbanization and agriculture’s image impact us all. [email protected] Nicodemus 70 ‘Software Disease’ – The Hazards of Plastic, Net 88 Herefords in the Outback – Adrian Spencer and Wrap and Twines – Plastic, net wrap and twines North Central Region: his family of Ironbark Herefords have been raising may be the silent killers on your operation. Hereford cattle in the Barraba district of Australia Levi Landers for more than 80 years. 76 Early Pregnancy Detection – A tool for managing Kan., Minn., Neb., N.D. and marketing in the cow herd. and S.D. 94 Export Ins and Outs – Opportunities for live cattle 1017 40 Rd. genetics are ripe around the globe but do require 80 What Sustainability Means for Cattle Producers – Minden, NE 68959 some extra effort. A look into what sustainability really means for the industry from a corporate perspective. 308-730-1396 100 Transporting Cattle Internationally – Transporting [email protected] Levi Landers cattle internationally has many benefits, but 84 Marketing Calves — Already? – Now is the time producers must be cognizant of the challenges. to start thinking about marketing opportunities for calves this fall. Upper Midwest 108 An International Experience – When she was just 88 $CHB Program Identifies and Promotes High- Region: John Meents 17, Rosie Douglas left her family’s Hereford farm Ill., Ind., Ky., Md., Mich., to travel and experience agriculture all around Quality Feeder Cattle 90 Readers, We Want to Hear From You – We would Ohio, Pa., W.Va. and Wis. the world. 21555 S.R. 698 116 International Beef Trade – Global trade is a hot like to hear from our valued readers whose opinion and feedback are very important to us. Jenera, OH 45841 topic for cattlemen and politicians. 419-306-7480 122 Across the Border – A Colorado breeder utilizes September 2016 – “JNHE Highlights” [email protected] John Meents Canadian genetics to diversify his operation. 130 Eyes on China – The world’s most populous 32 Progressing Leaders in the Texas Panhandle – Advertising country offers vast opportunities for American National Junior Hereford Association members Representative: agriculture. gather in Amarillo, Texas, for the annual Faces of Juston Stelzer 142 Her Barn, Her Story – Hereford breeder Sharon Leadership-PRIDE Convention. Ark., La., N.M., Okla. Wyman preserves a historic barn that has housed 40 Where Are They Now?: Industry All-Starrs – Past and Texas cattle for more than 100 years. junior members make their marks as professionals. 13601 S. 4050 Rd. 150 Forage Tips from the Pros – Managing pastures 46 Readers, We Want to Hear From You – We would Oologah, OK 74053 to maximize production and efficiency while like to hear from our valued readers whose opinion 817-992-7059 curbing costs. and feedback are very important to us. [email protected] Juston Stelzer 156 Calling Hereford Photographers – Updated 50 ‘A Hereford Scene in 2016’ Sets Records – National information about the American Hereford Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) members and Eastern Region: Association’s (AHA) monthly “Hereford Shots” their families were in Madison, Wis., July 9-15 for Tommy Coley photo contest. the 2016 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. and Va. 160 An Update for Exhibitors – The AHA has a few (JNHE). The JNHE coverage includes 75 pages 1284 Stage Coach Rd., changes to the check-in processes at national featuring the Herdsman of the Year, top senior Sewanee, TN 37375 shows, new requirements for point shows and showman and new and retiring NJHA directors 815-988-7051 show awards, and additions to the AHA show rules. as well as highlights from the showring, contests, activities and awards presented during the week. [email protected] Tommy Coley August 2016 – “Fall Management” You can find a JNHE section table of contents on Page 50. Central Region: Cover Fierce Foothold – Black baldie females add 154 Critical Calf Care – You know colostrum is Joe Rickabaugh pounds to Mulcock Ranch’s New Mexico cow herd. important, but what else can be done to help Iowa and Mo. 24 Simplify Sire Selection – Profit indexes are newborn calf survival? 1501 Wyandotte St. developed to allow producers a simpler way to Kansas City, MO 64108 multi-trait select sires. October 2016 – “Wintertime Preparation” 785-633-3188 [email protected] 28 Highlights of BIF 2016 – Experts discuss the beef Cover Gains on All Grounds – Ottley Herefords cattle industry and its customers with cattlemen at the excel on diverse terrain. Joe Rickabaugh 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Symposium. Northeast Region: 30 2016 Annual Meeting Planned – American 34 The Nutrition Reproduction Connection – How Contact the AHA Hereford Association members gather in Kansas Conn., Del., D.C., Maine, Mass., N.H., to most effectively manage nutrition for City Oct. 28-30 to conduct Association business. reproductive performance. N.J., N.Y., R.I., Vt. and eastern …continued on page 8 36 Culling Decisions – Rebreed open cows to add Canadian provinces value to your herd.

2017 Hereford Handbook / 7 Hereford World Editorial at a Glance continued AHA Member 42 A Harvest to Remember – Hereford Youth 40 Calving Checklist – Plan ahead for a successful Advertising Information Foundation of America generates $2 Million for calving season. Hereford Publications Inc., 816-842-8878 leadership and education. 46 Precalving Vaccination Programs for Cows 48 New Faces in an Age-Old Industry – One bull 50 First-Calf Heifers Can Benefit from a Little TLC rider from Missouri is aiming to make his name GLOSSY MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES 54 Clean Facilities, Healthy Calves – The best known beyond the bucking chutes. coccidiosis prevention is a clean calving area. Full page, four color ...... $1,150 54 Cold-Weather Cows – Plan ahead for winter 58 Controlled Calving Season is Controlled Half page, four color...... $875 management. 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Half page, black and white...... $450 reduces stress in the herd. 62 Calf Losses Before Birth Concern Producers – Quarter page, black and white...... $250 74 Body Condition Scoring Your Herd – Utilizing Producers can take steps to reduce the risk of Seedstock directory (per inch, per year) . .$350 body condition scoring can save cattlemen abortions in cows. dollars and time. 64 Benefits of a Strong Barrier – Fostering a • Four-color ad includes one photo, each additional photo: $20/photo 80 Constructive Cooperation – Developing good healthy immune system in calves can help relationships with hunters can prove beneficial prevent septicemia. • Black and white ad rate includes one photo, for landowners. 68 AHA, NJHA Launch Fed Steer Shootout each additional photo: $10/photo 86 ‘Feed the Future’ Program – AHA, BioZyme Inc. 70 Got Protein? – Protein sources prove beneficial • Ad contracts and print and Web and HYFA partner to launch “Feed the Future.” when grazing low-quality forages. packages available. 72 Buying Versus Raising Replacement Heifers November 2016 – “Fiscal Year 2016” 76 Don’t Put Your Ranch in Jeopardy – Industry TABLOID ADVERTISING RATES 28 Third Generation Leader – 2016 AHA President experts offer their list of concerns that can Sam Shaw continues a family legacy by leading threaten ranch business’ financial stability. 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Exposition show. primary goal when selecting and buying bulls. • Ad contracts and print and Web December 2016 – “Annual Meeting” 50 Planning for Profit – Prior, proper planning packages available. precedes profitable purchases. 28 Where Are They Now?: A Recipe for Success – 52 Preventing Injuries – Cattlemen can take steps National Junior Hereford Association alumnus to minimize risks this breeding season. DEADLINES Kyle McMillan journeys from the junior board to Issue Submission Deadline a professional career. 58 Repro Roundup – Industry specialists offer breeding advice. September 2017 ...... July 25, 2017 32 Members Meet to “Talk Hereford” – Hereford members celebrated a year of successes, 62 Bull Checkup – Take steps to care for bulls prior * October 2017 ...... August 25, 2017 honored breeders and set the course for 2017 to breeding season. November 2017 . . . . . 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Foreign, 2nd class...... $60 Hereford-based cows take care of themselves. 36 Selecting for Soundness – Industry leaders share insight on the importance of soundness in Foreign, 1st class...... $110 30 Rough Road Ahead – Lackluster cattle price outlook for 2017. beef cattle selection. 34 MyHerd Expands to Online DNA Requests – 46 Hereford Makes Its Mark in the Mile High City – Request DNA forms through your MyHerd Herefords set records in the Yards and on the Hill account and send them off the same day. at the National Western Stock Show Jan. 12-14

8 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Hereford World Editorial at a Glance continued in Denver. A total of 735 Herefords was exhibited Creative Services throughout the three-day event. With 36 pages of event highlights and winner recognition, the Creative Services offers a talented subscription for Hereford World tabloid Denver section has its own table of contents on Page 47. creative team for your next issues for three years. 94 Cattlemen Mosey on Down to Music City – promotional project. Our experienced Bull buyer list — non-member Highlights of the 2017 Cattle Industry Convention staff can take your next sale book, account with at least one bull and NCBA Trade Show. directory, brochure, flyer or other transferred to them within the last 106 International Beef Trade: What Now? – Leaders project to the next level. From photo three years. in the international beef trade sector shed light retouching to a complicated directory, Female buyer list — non-member on the global market. Creative Services is your source for account with at least one female April 2017 – “Dams of Distinction” affordable promotion. transferred to them within the last 23 2017 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Projects on a bid basis include three years. Expo – Plan to attend “Showin’ for the Roses” in catalogs, directories, brochures, Hereford Publications Inc. has Louisville, Ky., July 15-21. flyers, post cards, business cards and teamed up with Denton Designs 34 2,542 Dams of Distinction Honored – The other projects (stickers, posters, etc.). LLC to provide producers online American Hereford Association (AHA) recognizes cows that meet the highest standards of Logo and ad design is offered at $50 marketing options. Services include production and the producers who manage them per hour and photo retouching/ Web design, hosting, updates and through the Dams of Distinction program. cleaning is offered at $25 per hour. other online marketing services. 40 106 Bulls Recognized as Sires of Distinction For more information and pricing, – AHA recognizes the Hereford bulls that sire Offering customized mailing visit dentondesigns.net or contact efficient, fertile and productive females with the Sires of Distinction program. and online services Denton Designs at 785-363-7263 48 Access Hereford – The AHA launches new Creative Services clients have the or [email protected]. mobile-friendly website. privilege to radius search the five lists 58 Developing Heifers – Learn how to promote listed below to customize a mailing Data integrity longevity and to increase pregnancy rates in list for their use. They can utilize any Creative Services uses a direct link your herd. combination of the five lists. This is to the AHA database to retrieve 62 Tough Decisions – Consider disposition, reproductive efficiency and economics when a complimentary service for Creative pedigree and expected progeny making culling decisions. Services clients. difference (EPD) information. This 64 Hereford Champions Named in Ft. Worth Adult member list — lifetime link ensures accuracy of information or dues-paying adult members who and access to the most current EPDs. May/June 2017 – “Summer Preview” registered at least one animal within 30 1,078 Bulls Recognized as CHB Sires of two years or has a Hereford World Services Distinction – The Certified Hereford Beef Sire of subscription. To receive a bid or if you have Distinction (CHBS) program recognizes Hereford bulls that have excelled in carcass traits. Junior member list — junior questions regarding the information 36 Certified Hereford Beef Launches Premium members with current year dues paid. needed to create a bid for your Program – CHB meets the need of food service Tabloid list — commercial project, please call Joe Rickabaugh or and retail industries with a top choice program. producers who have signed up for a Caryn Vaught at 816-842-3757. 39 Placing Hereford on the Plate – American Hereford Association and Certified Hereford Beef programs help to market Hereford genetics. 40 Proven – The Gfeller family has spent decades selecting for profitable genetics and is reaping the rewards. 63 Hereford Youth to Meet in the Midwest for Online Advertising Opportunities Faces of Leadership 64 Managing Market Risk for Fall Calf Sales – Now The American Hereford Association Listed here are web marketing is a good time to think about your marketing (AHA) website provides visitors the opportunities offered by AHA. plans for the calves you expect to be selling latest updates and announcements this fall. affecting the Hereford breed. It is AHA website banner ads 66 You’ll Love Louisville – Kentucky’s largest city will host the Junior National Hereford Expo also the site to visit when you are Banner advertisements rotate July 15-21, 2017. buying or selling Hereford cattle. throughout Hereford.org. 69 ‘Showin’ for the Roses’ – Plan to attend “Showin’ Hereford.org serves as a Hereford breeders can advertise for the Roses” in Louisville, Ky., July 15-21. communication vehicle for Association their operations via banner ads that 76 Grazing Guides – Knowledge of grazing behavior programs and services and is the show logos, contact details, brief of cattle can aid pasture management. Hereford breeders’ direct link to the breeding philosophies, sale dates, 80 Herd Health Roundup – Ongoing research points to the value of vaccination protocols — and extensive database of sires and dams. etc. Banner ads serve as direct links suggests the earlier in a calf’s life the better. The website is more than a place to the breeders’ websites. Banner ads for information; it is home to the are also offered to corporate entities. Hereford World, National Junior In an effort to offer affordable Hereford Association, Certified advertising rates, banner ads rotate Hereford Beef LLC and the Hereford from page to page. This rotational Youth Foundation of America method allows for multiple banner websites as well as ShopHereford.com. ads to be shown in a specific place on …continued on page 10

2017 Hereford Handbook / 9 Online Advertising Opportunities continued a specific page for a specific amount Hereford eNews Web Services of time, giving the advertiser more Hereford eNews is a weekly newsletter The AHA and Denton Designs LLC exposure on more pages. Only one ad distributed by email to AHA have teamed up to provide AHA is shown upon each request to view a members and other subscribers. members and associations with a suite page; however, when another visitor The newsletter keeps readers up-to- of Web services. Options include website requests the page, he is presented with date on Hereford and other beef design, hosting and email plans. another banner ad. There is no limit industry news. Three banner ad Custom websites to the number of ads in the rotation. positions are available and are sold • Discounted Hereford member Pricing options: on a first-come, first-served basis. rates are available — starting 1-month banner ad — $500 with 4 Banner ad rates (per week): at $315. appearances in eNews or Sales Digest • Top position — $200 Association websites (adult, women 2-month banner ad — $900 with 4 • Bottom two positions — $100 and junior) appearances in eNews or Sales Digest • Discounted pricing is available (a $1,000 value) Online sale catalogs for association websites — starting 1 year banner ad — $1,500 with 20 Hereford breeders can post production at $105. appearances in eNews or Sales Digest sale and private-treaty sale catalogs at • Associations can generate (a $6,000 value) HerefordMarketplace.com. Catalogs can be revenue by selling banner ads HPI contract — $5,500 posted in two formats — PDF and flip. and microsites. (a $6,100 value) Creative Services customers’ catalogs Domain registration — yourfarm.com are posted in the PDF and flip formats • 4 1-page Hereford World ads • $115 for five years. at no extra cost. Hereford breeders who (4-color). You determine in which Hosting and Statistics do their own catalog or utilize another issues ads are published • Website hosting — starting organization to produce their catalog at $150/year • 1 banner ad on the AHA website can be listed on the Marketplace at a low for 1 year (Does not include eNews cost. As an added benefit, the catalogs • Website statistics — $70 one- or Sales Digest) will also be listed in the Weekly Hereford time fee Creative Services contract Sales Digest. For more information or an • 1 catalog – per bid basis Online catalog rates: estimate, contact John or Angie Denton at [email protected] or • 1 banner ad for one month — • PDF version — $200 – Customer 785-363-7263. $400 (a savings of 20%) will provide a low resolution PDF to post to the site. • 4 appearances in eNews or Sales BuyHereford.com online • Flip version — $250 – Customer Digest (top spot is not guaranteed. consignment sales will provide a low resolution PDF*. To guarnantee The AHA offers a tool to assist with a top spot, add an additional * Note if the PDF file is not optimized or the marketing needs of all Hereford $100/issue) if the flip generator determines errors, breeders — BuyHereford.com. For more information about banner it is the customer’s responsibility to fix Buyhereford.com features monthly advertising options, contact Caryn the errors and resubmit a new PDF. consignment sales in which breeders Vaught at [email protected] or If the Creative Services team incurs can consign cattle and cattle-related 816 -842-3757. additional hours due to technical items. In addition, breeders have the issues, those hours will be billable at option of hosting private online sales $40/hour. E-Newsletter banner ads through the site. Weekly Hereford Sales Digest and Hereford For more information, contact To learn more about consigning to eNews provide affordable banner Caryn Vaught or Abigail Engel at the monthly sales, occurring August advertising opportunities. Contact 816-842-3757 or send an email to through May, or to host a private online Caryn Vaught at [email protected] [email protected]. sale, contact BuyHereford.com manager or 816-842-3757 to reserve your ad. Dennis Schock at 903-815-2004 or [email protected]. Weekly Hereford Sales Digest This electronic newsletter is emailed to nearly 10,000 potential buyers around the Download the Hereford Events App world. There are currently four positions for banner ads. Hereford enthusiasts with smart Downloading the Hereford Events Banner ad rates (per week): phones can download the Hereford app allows users to: • Top position — $200 Events app to keep up-to-date with • Receive exclusive alerts Hereford events, including the Junior during events • Bottom three positions — $100 National Hereford Expo, the American • Download resources including Hereford Association Annual Meeting show programs, bios, FAQs and the National Western Stock Show. • Access maps and directions The app is available on Google Play to show facilities, hotel and Apple stores. headquarters and more

10 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Foundation Reaches New Heights

Mission statement Encourage, recognize and reward the development of life skills and values in the next generation of leaders by providing education, scholarship and leadership opportunities for Hereford youth.

Vision statement Recognized as the world’s premier foundation for creating growth and development Hereford Youth opportunities for youth in the cattle industry. Foundation contacts What is HYFA? Feed the Future campaign debuts The Hereford Youth Foundation of America HYFA and BioZyme® Inc., have joined (HYFA) was established in 1986 as a not- forces to offer the Feed the Future program P.O. Box 014059 for-profit organization to provide support which has the potential to generate Kansas City, MO 64101-0059 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax to Hereford youth through scholarship and $100,000 for Hereford youth and positively HerefordYouthFoundation.org educational purposes. In 2009 a research influence future generations. All Hereford foundation committee was established breeders are invited to join the Feed the OFFICERS: to support Hereford research. In 2016 Future campaign. The process to participate President: Ray Ramsey the foundation marked a monumental is as easy as 1, 2, 3: Greenfield, Ind., 317-462-7122 year closing out the fiscal year with total 1) Purchase an eligible VitaFerm® [email protected] liabilities and net assets reaching $3,813,654. product from a local dealer. Vice president: Bruce Everhart The Growing a Lasting Legacy Campaign Waldron, Ind., 317-407-3618 2) Take a picture or scan the invoice or hit it’s first $1 million mark, thus ensuring [email protected] receipt to show proof of purchase. the sustainability of future Junior National Secretary/treasurer: Send the picture to BioZyme by Hereford Expos and Faces of Leadership Amy Cowan texting it to 816-383 -3109, or email it [email protected] Conferences for generations to come. to [email protected] DIRECTORS: The focus 3) BioZyme will donate $1 per bag or Steve Folkman Since the beginning, the focus of HYFA has tub with proof of purchase to HYFA. Ixonia, Wis., 920-474-7403 [email protected] primarily been geared toward supporting youth. Juniors have the opportunity Nancy Keilty Come grow with HYFA Cedar, Mich., 231-228-6578 to participate in a variety of contests Breeder, industry and corporate support [email protected] and activities that are supported by the is vital to HYFA’s success. Since HYFA is a Marcia Mickelson foundation. Each year, hereford youth gain 501(c)(3) corporation all contributions are Santa Rosa, Calif., 707-527-5948 invaluable leadership skills that will enable tax deductible. [email protected] them to become self-directing, educated HYFA supports the programs and Bob Norton leaders in today’s world. activities that not only benefit the Hereford St. Joseph, Mo., 816-238-3326 breed today but also helps establish the [email protected] Scholarships Make a Difference future of the Hereford breed for tomorrow’s George Sprague With the addition of the Vanier Family Eugene, Ore., 541-465-2188 youth. The most common methods of giving [email protected] Scholarship Fund and Perks Ranch include cash donations, stocks, sponsorships Joe Walker Scholarship in 2016, HYFA was proud to and memorials. Morgan, Texas, 817-595-1121 award $160,000 in support to deserving For more information on how to [email protected] National Junior Hereford Association contribute to Hereford youth or for Katie Coyler members. These scholarships are presented more information about awards and Bruneau, Idaho, 208-599-2962 each fall in conjunction with the American scholarships sponsored by HYFA, visit [email protected] Hereford Association Annual Meeting HerefordYouthFoundation.org. Jill Bielema and each summer during the JNHE. The Ada, Mich., 616-292-7476 application deadlines are April 1 and Sept. 1. [email protected]

The 2017 Lot 1 Foundation Female raised $75,000 for Hereford youth during the Mile High Night Sale Jan. Show your support for Hereford 13. Purchasing the female were Kolt youth, visit ShopHereford.com Cattle Co. and kids, Carly, Michael and Maren, Garland, Neb.; JB Show Cattle, Joe and Dee Braman, Refugio, Texas; King Ranch, Bill King, Moriarty, N.M.; and David Shelburg, Jacksonville, Fla. Lot 1 — BR Kate Rielle 5532 ET — was donated by Barber Ranch, Channing, Texas.

2017 Hereford Handbook / 11 Developing the Future 2016-17 National Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors

NJHA contacts

P.O. Box 014059 Kansas City, MO 64101 816-842-3757 • 816-842-6931 fax JrHereford.org Follow us on facebook

OFFICERS Chairman: Kelsey Stimpson, Melba, Idaho 208-936-0455 [email protected] Vice chairman: Jessica Middleswarth, Torrington, Wyo. 2016-17 National Junior Hereford Association board of directors (pictured seated front row, l to r) 307-340-0634 are: Kelsey Stimpson, Melba, Idaho, chairman; Jessica Middleswarth, Torrington, Wyo., vice chairman; [email protected] Kelsey Powell, Mitchell, S.D., communications chair; Steven Green, Mundfordville, Ky., fundraising chair; Communications chair: Brooke Jensen, Courtland, Kan., leadership chair; and Austin Cole, Bowling Green, Ky., membership chair. Kelsey Powell, Mitchell, S.D. Directors standing are Brooke Hinojosa, Carr, Colo.; Bailey Jones, Darlington, Wis.; Austin Matheny, 605-770-6128 Mays Lick, Ky.; Bailey McKay, Marysville, Kan., Nathan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn.; and Mason Blinson, [email protected] Buies Creek, N.C. Membership chair: Austin Cole, Bowling Green, Ky. Mission statement 270-282-1728 The National Junior Hereford Association’s (NJHA) mission is to create and [email protected] promote enthusiasm for the Hereford breed while providing opportunities through Leadership chair: leadership, education and teamwork, thus ensuring a brighter future for youth and the Brooke Jensen, Courtland, Kan. cattle industry. 785-614-2037 [email protected] The NJHA is one of the largest, strongest Junior National Hereford Expo Fundraising chair: and most active junior programs in the One of the largest junior Steven Green, Mundfordville, Ky. 270-528-1720, [email protected] country. The NJHA, through its extensive beef breed shows in the leadership programs, continues to lay the U.S., the Junior National DIRECTORS foundation for the beef industry’s future Hereford Expo (JNHE), Mason Blinson, Buies Creek, N.C., leaders. It is fun to watch as members of is a highlight of the 919-422-5098 this association graduate from the junior NJHA’s summer activities. [email protected] ranks and go on to be leaders, not only It is held every July and is co-sponsored Brooke Hinojosa-Sidwell, Carr, Colo. 970-302-9115 in the Hereford breed, but in the entire by the AHA, the Hereford Youth [email protected] agriculture industry. It is so rewarding Foundation of America (HYFA), and Nathan Hopkins, Winchester, Tenn. to see past junior directors leading the affiliated state Hereford associations. 931-636-5207, [email protected] American Hereford Association (AHA) Known to many as the ultimate Bailey Jones, Darlington, Wis. board and using some of the skills and family vacation, this summer spectacular 608-482-3507 networks they gained from serving on provides an opportunity for competition [email protected] the junior board to help them be the between junior members and their cattle Austin Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky. best adult leaders they can be. projects. A hands-on type of program for 606-375-2167 NJHA membership is on the rise, youth provides educational, leadership [email protected] and in 2016, 3,057 active members and motivational forums. During the Bailey McKay, Marysville, Kan. took advantage of all the opportunities event, youth can participate in more 308-470-1289 [email protected] available to Hereford youth through the than 20 skill-based contests. In 2014 and association. This number is up more 2015, the JNHE was voted the Best Junior than 800 members since 2012. National by the distinguished Best of the DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES Do you want to be a member of the Barns awards. Amy Cowan [email protected] NJHA? If you are under the age of 22 Mark your calendars — the 2018 and love Hereford cattle, you can join. JNHE will be in Grand Island, Neb., Just simply fill out the online form July 1-7 and will be themed “The YOUTH ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Bailey Clanton found on the website, JrHereford.org. Then Hereford Express.” [email protected] you’re on your way to being a member of one of the largest junior beef breed organizations in the world.

12 / 2017 Hereford Handbook NJHA Important Dates and Deadlines

2017 Conference 2017 July 15-21 Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), Louisville, Ky. Faces of Leadership July 15 Final Faces of Leadership Conference registration due It’s not all about showing Herefords. Aug. 1-4 Faces of Leadership Conference, Kansas City, Mo. While the JNHE promotes learning Sept. 1 Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) scholarship applications due aspects of showing cattle and 2018 educational activities associated with April 1 HYFA, National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and National Hereford relative contests, the NJHA’s annual Women scholarship deadline Faces of Leadership Conference focuses May 1 JNHE early bird entry and ownership deadline. on leadership development. Junior June 1 NJHA board of director candidate applications due members from all parts of the country participate in the event each year. June 1 JNHE final entry and ownership deadline During the three-day event, more than June 1 Photo contest and showmanship entry deadline 100 participants listen to nationally July 1-7 Junior National Hereford Expo, Grand Island, Neb. known speakers and participate in junior board workshops, which assist the NJHA offers various scholarships directors develop and implement in the enhancement of the individual’s and awards to its membership. HYFA programs and events that serve junior leadership talents, communication skills administers these scholarships to Hereford members across the nation. and beef-industry knowledge. deserving Hereford youth. In 2016 Traveling on behalf of the NJHA Faces of Leadership is typically held close to $160,000 was awarded to various activities enables them to at land grant universities; however, in to NJHA members, and in 2017 meet fellow members and to share their 2008 the event traveled to Washington additional scholarships will be added thoughts and experiences of Hereford D.C., and participants got to experience with opportunities for $1,250-$10,000 involvement. They also get first-hand our Nation’s capital. individual scholarships. For more experience at leadership, cooperation In the past few years, the event information, visit JrHereford.org. and organization. has traveled to Idaho, Michigan State Fall scholarship deadline is Sept. 1. The NJHA board also makes University, Arkansas, South Dakota Spring scholarship deadline is April 1. recommendations for new programs State University, Estes Park, Colo., and presents ideas to the AHA Board and the Texas Panhandle. From the Get involved, run for of Directors, they help train other amazing ranch tours to up close looks a director position juniors and they promote the Hereford at the industry at Tyson Foods and Twelve outstanding Hereford juniors breed at various activities and events Trans Ova Genetics and the latest serve each year on the NJHA board throughout the year. NJHA board research being conducted at the of directors. Every year, four board applications are due May 1 each year, various universities, Faces of Leadership members are elected to three-year and all of the guidelines, bylaws and participants truly are experiencing terms at the annual membership requirements may be found at all facets of the industry during this meeting, which is held in conjunction JrHereford.org. tremendous networking opportunity. with the JNHE. During their term, The NJHA is excited to welcome leadership conference participants to our home in Kansas City, Mo., NJHA Board of Directors Regional Representation Aug. 1-4. A visit to Kansas State Northwest Region Northeast Region: ® University, a tour of BioZyme Inc., Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and a Royals baseball game are just Montana, Wyoming, North Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, a few of the highlights in 2017. This Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, conference is offered to junior members Minnesota, Iowa Connecticut, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts ages 14-21. Intermediate and senior members will benefit the most from this leadership conference, and due to some of the activities planned for the event in 2017, junior members must meet the 14 year old age requirement to register for Faces of Leadership.

Scholarship opportunities abound The NJHA is an organization devoted to the development of outstanding Southeast Region: leadership potential and motivation Missouri, Arkansas, to seek advanced education. Striving Southwest Region: Louisiana, Tennessee, to provide the foundation upon Californina, Nevada, Utah, Mississippi, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Georgia, Florida, North which interested youth can build their Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas Carolina, South Carolina future in the agriculture industry, 2017 Hereford Handbook / 13 Hereford Show Information

AHA Show Rules • Cattle entered must be registered in the Herd Book of • All Hereford animals must be officially recorded the American Hereford Association (AHA). Entries with (registered) thirty (30) days prior to show date to be registrations “pending” or illegible tattoos or improper eligible to show at a National Hereford Show. tattoos as shown on the registration certificate at • An animal that is scurred (scurs are small, rudimentary check-in time are ineligible for competition. Exhibitors horns that are loosely attached to the head, which are are subject to the Association’s special rule on class considered to be expressed only in animals that are qualification. Entries in these classes are accepted with the genetically heterozygous for the polled gene) will show in understanding that the exhibitor agrees to abide by the the polled division of Hereford shows. Once an animal is rule in all respects. confirmed to be scurred by an AHA field representative, • The exhibition of cattle displaying false hair will not be then this designation will be placed on the animal’s allowed. registration papers. Once this determination has been • Any product administered internally or used externally made and reported to the AHA office, then the owner to alter the conformation of an animal for exhibition is may remove the scurs. Animals with scurs removed will prohibited. This includes the use of graphite, hemp or show in the polled division of Hereford shows. Once an other similar substances externally and steroids or growth animal is confirmed polled or scurred, it will retain this stimulants internally. designation forever. • The act of artificially filling animals internally, which • The individual classes will be made up and divided after includes stomach pumping, drench tubes or any other the cattle are checked in at the show. They will be judged method by mouth or esophagus, is prohibited. from the youngest to the oldest animal within each class. • All animals shown in group classes must have been shown • Calves on the side of cow-calf pairs MUST BE the cow’s in their respective single-age class. No transfer from one natural calf. (1) breed to another, after entry, will be permitted. • For cattle exhibited at the 2017 National Western Stock Show • Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) values will be › Exhibitors with bulls born before Dec. 31, 2016, are provided to the judge and audience for all animals shown. required to provide a licensed veterinarian’s statement Animals without EPD data are eligible to show but will have indicating the bull has been semen checked and N/A (not available) in place of missing data. evaluated as fertile. Semen evaluation is to occur within • It is recommended by the AHA Show Committee that 90 days of the show. This statement must be presented at classes with 10 or more head be considered to be split, check-in during the National Western Stock Show. depending on animals’ birthdates in each particular class. › Exhibitors with females in the spring and junior yearling • Any animal without a legible tattoo will not be eligible divisions must be confirmed pregnant within 45 days of to show. show by a licensed veterinarian or by blood test or show with a calf at side. AHA Show Classifications The decision to have both a Hereford and polled Hereford show or to have a combined show will be left up to the discretion of the state breed associations and show management.

State and regional Hereford female show classifications 7. Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to June 15. 1. Cow-calf (Any female older than the below ages with a 8. Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30. calf at side.) 9. Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. • Calf older than 270 days of age on the show date is not 10. Senior yearling females calved Aug.1 to Dec. 31. eligible to show in cow-calf class. Female divisions • If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair Junior Heifer Calves ...... Class(es) 2 & 3 shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is Senior Heifer Calves ...... Class(es) 4 & 5 polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in Intermediate Yearling Females. . . Class(es) 6 & 7 the polled cow-calf class. Spring Yearling Females . . . . . Class 8 • Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be Junior Yearling Females . . . . . Class 9 entered in the appropriate class. Senior Yearling Females . . . . . Class 10* 2. Spring heifer calves calved March 1 to June 30. * There is no senior yearling female division for shows that occur 3. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28. between Jan. 1 and May 1. 4. Senior heifer calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show 5. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. committee recommends that the class be split. 6. Late summer yearling females calved June 16 to July 31. * Cow-calf does not compete for overall champion female.

14 / 2017 Hereford Handbook State and regional Hereford bull show classifications National Hereford bull show classifications 1. Spring bull calves calved March 1-June 30. 1. Spring bull calves calved after May 1 to June 30 2. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 28. 2. Spring bull calves calved March 1 to April 30. 3. Senior bull calves calved Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. 3. Junior bull calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28. 4. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Oct. 31. 4. Junior bull calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31. 5. Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31. 5. Senior bull calves Nov. 16 to Dec. 31. 6. Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15. 6. Senior bull calves calved Oct.1 to Nov. 15. 7. Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30. 7. Senior bull calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. 8. Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. 8. Late summer yearling bulls calved June 16 to July 31. 9. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31. 9. Early summer yearling bulls calved May 1 to June 15. 10. Two-year-old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31. 10. Spring yearling bulls calved March 1 to April 30. 11. Junior yearling bulls calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. Bull divisions 12. Senior yearling bulls calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31. Junior Bull Calves...... Class(es) 1 & 2 13. Two-year-old bulls calved Jan. 1 to July 31. Senior Bull Calves ...... Class(es) 3 & 4 Intermediate Bulls...... Class(es) 5 & 6 Bull divisions Yearling Bulls ...... Class(es) 7 & 8 Spring Bull Calves ...... Class(es) 1 & 2 Senior Bulls...... Class(es) 9 & 10 Junior Bull Calves...... Class(es) 3 & 4 * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show Senior Bull Calves ...... Class(es) 5, 6 & 7 committee recommends that the class be split. Intermediate Bulls...... Class(es) 8 & 9 Yearling Bulls ...... Class(es) 10 & 11 National Hereford female show classifications Senior Bulls...... Class(es) 12 & 13 1. Cow-calf (Any female older than the below ages with a * If there are more than 10 animals in a class, the AHA show calf at side.) committee recommends that the class be split. • Calf older than 270 days of age on the show date is not AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30 day age span eligible to show in cow-calf class. may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior • If the cow is horned and the calf polled, then the pair calf classes. (Classes 1-6) shows in the horned cow-calf class, and if the cow is polled and the calf is horned, then the pair shows in Rules and classifications the polled cow-calf class. Exhibitors in Hereford classes are subject to the Association’s • Calf is eligible for individual classes but must be special rule on class qualification, and any animal without entered in the appropriate class. a legible tattoo will not be eligible for show. For state and • Cow-calf does not compete for overall champion regional shows, all Hereford animals must be officially female. recorded at show time to be eligible to show. For national 2. Spring heifer calves calved after May 1 to June 30. shows all Hereford animals must be officially recorded 3. Spring heifer calves calved March 1 to April 30. (registered) 30 days prior to the show date to be eligible to 4. Junior heifer calves calved Feb. 1 to Feb. 28. show. Entries with registrations “Pending” or “Applied for” 5. Junior heifer calves calved Jan. 1 to Jan. 31. will be ineligible to show. 6. Senior heifer calves Nov. 16 to Dec. 31. 7. Senior heifer calves calved Oct. 1 to Nov. 15. Group classes 8. Senior heifer calves calved Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. Get-of-sire — Four animals shown in above single-entry 9. Late summer yearling females calved June 16 to July 31. classes with both sexes represented and all progeny of one 10. Early summer yearling females calved May 1 to June 15. sire. It is permissible to use either the cow or calf from a cow- 11. Spring yearling females calved March 1 to April 30. calf pair for the get-of-sire. Get-of-sire may be comprised of 12. Junior yearling females calved Jan. 1 to Feb. 29. animals from one or more owners and of both horned and 13. Senior yearling females calved Aug. 1 to Dec. 31. polled animals. • Senior yearlings do not show after the first of the year (Denver and Ft. Worth). Best six head — All animals must have been shown in their respective single-entry classes, and they must be owned by Female divisions the exhibitor or by a member of his/her immediate family. A Spring Heifer Calves ...... Class(es) 2 & 3 cow-calf will be considered as two head in the best six head Junior Heifer Calves ...... Class(es) 4 & 5 class. Best six head may be comprised of both horned and Senior Heifer Calves ...... Class(es) 6, 7 & 8 polled animals. Intermediate Yearling Females . . Class(es) 9 & 10 Spring Yearling Females . . . . . Class 11 Premier exhibitor, Premier breeder Junior Yearling Females . . . . . Class 12 Awarded with the following point system: first place = 5 Senior Yearling Females . . . . . Class 13 points, second place = 4 points, third place = 3 points, fourth • Denver and Ft. Worth — No senior division for females. place = 2 points and fifth place = 1 point. No points will be AHA reserves the right to break classes so a 30 day age span given for champions. Points will be awarded for the best six may be maintained in the spring, junior, winter and senior head for premier exhibitor. The same scoring system as above calf classes. (Classes 2-8) will be used for awarding points for the group classes. It is suggested that banners be given to the premier exhibitor and the premier breeder.

2017 Hereford Handbook / 15 AHA Show Classifications continued National junior show ownership rule Cow-calf pairs, heifers and steers may be jointly owned by siblings provided all NATIONAL POINT SHOWS are individual members of the National Junior Hereford Association and are American Royal, Kansas City, Mo. between the ages of 7 and 22 as of January 1 of the current year. No animal is Keystone International Livestock Exposition, eligible to compete if recorded in joint ownership (other than the sibling rule) Harrisburg, Pa. or ownership of farm or family name. Bred-and-owned bulls, however, may be National Western Stock Show, Denver owned by the exhibitor, a ranch/family name as long as the junior exhibitor is North American International Livestock also the breeder. Exposition, Louisville, Ky. Southwestern Livestock Exposition, Ft. Worth, Texas National and regional show point system Western Nugget, Reno, Nev. Placing National Show Regional Show 1 ...... 10 ...... 5 REGIONAL POINT SHOWS 2 ...... 9...... 4 Southeast 3 ...... 8...... 3 Alabama National Fair, Montgomery, Ala. Appalachian District Fair, Gray, Tenn. 4 ...... 7...... 2 Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock, Ark. 5 ...... 6...... 1 Dixie National, Jackson, Miss. 6 ...... 5...... 0 Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fla. 7 ...... 4...... 0 Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, Ky. 8 ...... 3...... 0 Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, La. 9 ...... 2...... 0 North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, N.C. 10 ...... 1 ...... 0 South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, S.C. Division Champion...... 10 ...... 5 Tennessee State Fair, Nashville, Tenn. Reserve Champion...... 5...... 3 Williamson County Fair, Franklin, Tenn. Grand Champion...... 10 ...... 5 Reserve Grand Champion. . . . . 5...... 3 Southwest Arizona National Livestock Show, Phoenix Points for national and regional show bull and show female of the year will California State Fair, Sacramento, Calif. be based on the Regional Show Point System. Animals do not have to show in a Cow Palace, San Francisco regional show in order to be eligible for show bull or female of the year in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston respective four quadrants. An animal may only win show bull or female of the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, N.M. San Antonio Livestock Show, San Antonio year for one quadrant per year. Ownership percentage followed by ownership Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, Calif. succession (breeder, first owner, second owner, etc.) will determine from which State Fair of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City quadrant the animal will be recognized. State Fair of Texas, Dallas Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City AHA point shows and awards West Texas Fair, Abilene, Texas Point show requirements as of May, 1 2017: Northwest • Official results from the show staff must be submitted within 30 days of Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, Colo. completion of the show. Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, Kan. • Results must contain the following: Nebraska State Fair, Lincoln, Neb. NILE, Billings, Mont. › Eight-digit AHA registration number Oregon State Fair, Salem, Ore. › Complete registration name as recorded in the AHA registration system Red River Valley Fair, Fargo, N.D. › Owner(s) as listed on the papers from the AHA registration system South Dakota State Fair, Huron, S.D. Washington State Fair, Puyallup, Wash. • In order for results to be included in the calculation for show animals of the Western Idaho Fair, Boise, Idaho year, shows must have at least 25 head exhibited at the show. Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, Wyo. • Shows that are listed as a national or regional point show as specified by the Northeast AHA show and sale committee will submit results to Bailey Clanton with Eastern National, Timonium, Md. the AHA at [email protected] or mail them to American Hereford Eastern States Expo, W. Springfield, Mass. Association, Attn: Bailey Clanton, P.O. Box 014059, Kansas City, MO 64101. Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Ill. Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis At the 2018 AHA Annual Meeting and National Hereford Show in Kansas Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa City, Mo., the Association will recognize four national show animals of the New Jersey State Fair, Augusta, N.J. New York State Fair, Syracuse, N.Y. year, continue to award 16 regional show animals of the year and recognize Maryland State Fair, Timonium, Md. eight regional premier exhibitors of the year. Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, Minn. • National Show Bull and Female of the Year for horned and polled Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, Mo. Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio • Regional Show Bull and Female of the Year for horned and polled Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield, Mo. • Regional Premier Exhibitor for horned and polled State Fair of West Virginia, Lewisburg, W.Va. Upper Peninsula State Fair, Detroit DNA rule change Wisconsin State Fair, W. Allis, Wis. Please see AHA Rules and Regulations amendment to Rule 4 of Section VII on World Beef Expo, W. Allis, Wis. Page 30.

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(Entry (Entry Date Hereford Open Show Information Deadline) Judge Date Hereford Open Show Information Deadline) Judge Aug. 10 Indiana State Fair (7/15 & 7/31) TBA Aug. 31 Nebraska State Fair (8/10) Dave Allen 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205 P.O. Box 1387, Grand Island, NE 68802 Schulenburg, Texas 317-972-7541, indianastatefair.com 308-385-8021, statefair.org Entry contact: Spencer Morris, [email protected] Entry contact: Sandy Spiehs, [email protected] Aug. 12 Illinois State Fair (7/1) Brandon Callis Sept. 1 Du Quoin State Fair (8/1 & 8/15) TBA P.O. Box 19427, Springfield, IL 62794-9427 Minco, Okla. 655 Executive Dr., Du Quoin, IL 62832 217-782-6661, illinois.gov/statefair/pages/default.aspx 618-542-1509, duquoinstatefair.net Entry contact: Larry Wilson, [email protected] Entry contact: Danette Harbison, [email protected] Aug. 11-19 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (7/20 & 8/1) TBA Sept. 2 Minnesota State Fair (7/31 & 8/7) Eric Gerdes 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, MD 20877 1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55108 West Point, Iowa 301-926-3100, mcagfair.com 651-288-4417, mnstatefair.org Entry contact: Cathy Shepard, [email protected] Entry contact: Marie LeFebvre, [email protected] Aug. 12 Wisconsin State Fair (6/14 & 6/28) Chris Styles Sept. 2 South Dakota State Fair (8/1 & 8/20) TBA 640 S. 84th St., W. Allis, WI 53214 Brentford, S.D. 1060 3rd St. S.W., Huron, S.D. 57350 414-266-7052, wistatefair.com 605-353-7340, sdstatefair.com Entry contact: [email protected] Entry contact: Pam Hanson, [email protected] Aug. 13 Missouri State Fair (6/30) TBA Sept. 3 Evergreen State Fair (8/1) (TBA) 2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301 13212 Woods Lake Rd., Monroe, WA 98272 660-530-5615, mostatefair.com 360-793-1753, evergreenfair.org Entry contact: [email protected] Entry contact: Cindy Rallison, [email protected] Aug. 17 Iowa State Fair (7/1 & 7/8) Todd Herman Sept. 4 Delta Fair (8/15) TBA P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317 Lima, Ohio P.O. Box 1327, Cordova, TN 38088 515-401-1545, iowastatefair.org 901-482-5951, deltafest.com Entry contact: Jen Cannon, [email protected] Entry contact: Ann Johnson, [email protected] Aug. 17 Upper Peninsula State Fair (July 15 & 20) TBA Sept. 8 West Texas Fair and Rodeo (8/15 & 8/22) TBA 2401 12th Ave. N., Escanaba, MI 49829 1700 Hwy. 36, Abilene, TX 79602 906-241-6970, upstatefair.org 325-677-4376, taylorcountyexpocenter.com Entry contact: Lori Branstrom, [email protected] Entry contact: Melissa Gonzalez, [email protected] Aug. 17 Wyoming State Fair & Rodeo (7/25) TBA Sept. 10 Tennessee State Fair (8/18 & 8/27) Blake Nelson P.O. Drawer 10, Douglas, WY 82633 P.O. Box 24747, Nashville, TN 37202 Warner, Okla. 307-358-2398, wystatefair.com 931-637-7081, tnstatefair.org [email protected] Entry contact: Vanessa Warf, [email protected] Aug. 19 State Fair of West Virginia (7/7) Pete Hunter Sept. 10-13 Utah State Fair (8/25 & 9/6) TBA P.O. Drawer 986., Lewisburg, WV 24901 Clarion, Iowa 155 N. 1000 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84116 304-645-1090, statefairofwv.com 801-538-8445, utahstatefair.com Entry contact: Taylor Davies, [email protected] Entry contact: Judy Duncombe, [email protected] Aug. 19 Williamson County Fair (8/1 & 8/7) TBA Sept. 12 New Mexico State Fair (8/1 & 8/10) (TBA) 553 Enville Bottom Rd., Milledgeville, TN 38359 P.O. Box 8546, Albuquerque, NM 87108 731-925-0567, williamsoncountyfair.org 505-222-9746, exponm.com Entry contact: Glenda Rickman, [email protected] Entry contact: Beverly Zastrow, [email protected] Aug. 23 Appalachian Fair Association Inc. (8/5) TBA Sept. 15 Tennessee Valley Fair (8/26 & 9/1) TBA P.O. Box 8218, Gray, TN 37615 P.O. Box 6066, Knoxville, TN 37914 423-477-3211, appalachianfair.com 865-215-1480, tnvalleyfair.org Entry contact: [email protected] Entry contact: Shanna Wilhite, [email protected] Aug. 25 Kentucky State Fair (7/10 & 7/25) Josh Taylor Sept. 16 Kansas State Fair (8/15 & 8/25) (TBA) 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209 Perkins, Okla. 2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 502-367-5190, kystatefair.org 620-669-3623, kansasstatefair.com Entry contact: Jennifer Peniston, [email protected] Entry contact: Jenn Galloway, [email protected] Aug. 25 Western Idaho Fair (8/4 & 8/8) Mike Patton Sept. 22 (H) Washington State Fair (7/28) Tom Boatman 5610 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714 Gooding, Idaho Sept. 23 (P) 110 9th Ave. S.W., Puyallup, WA 98371 Rockford, Ill. 208-287-5663, idahofair.com 253-841-5074, thefair.com Entry contact: Hans Bruijn, [email protected] Entry contact: Jennifer Schelbert, [email protected] Aug. 26 New York State Fair (7/24 & 7/31) TBA Sept. 22 World Beef Expo (8/15 & 9/14) John Toledo 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13209 P.O. Box 1, Burnett, WI 53922 Visalia, Calif. 315-487-7711, nysfair.org 920-479-0658, worldbeefexpo.com Entry contact: Mary Ellen Daino, [email protected] Entry contact: Charlene Becker, [email protected] Aug. 27 Oregon State Fair (8/10) Kevin Jensen Sept. 23 Eastern States Exposition/The Big E (8/15 & 9/1) Gary Buchholz 2330 17th St. N.E., Salem, OR 97301-0601 Courtland, Kan. 1305 Memorial Ave., W. Springfield, MA 01089 Waxahachie, Texas 971-701-6570, oregonstatefair.org 413-205-5011, thebige.com/agriculture Entry contact: Caleb Forcier, [email protected] Entry contact: Donna Woolam, [email protected] Aug. 27 Maryland State Fair (7/31 & 8/7) TBA Sept. 24 Oklahoma State Fair (8/15 & 9/22) Matt Leo P.O. Box 188, Timonium, MD 21094-0188 Online entries only starting July 1 Le Grand, Calif. 410-252-0200, marylandstatefair.com P.O. Box 74943, Oklahoma City, OK 73147 Entry contact: Rebecca Williams, [email protected] 405-948-6751, okstatefair.com Entry contact: Dakota Fields, [email protected]

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Sept. 27 Central Washington State Fair (9/1 & 9/26) (TBA) 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima, WA 98901 Oct. 15 Arkansas State Fair (9/1 & 9/10) Clint Rusk 509-248-7160, fairfun.com 2600 Howard St., Little Rock, AR 72206 Stillwater, Okla. Entry contact: Kady Porterfield, [email protected] 501-372-8341, arkansasstatefair.com Entry contact: Tanya Stark, [email protected] Sept. 30 East Texas State Fair (8/28 & 9/4) TBA 2112 W. Front St., Tyler, TX 75702 Oct. 18 North Carolina State Fair (9/15) TBA 903-597-2501, etstatefair.com 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Entry contact: Denise Weaver, [email protected] 919-839-4679, ncstatefair.org [email protected] Sept. 30 Tulsa State Fair (9/1) Shane Werk 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK 74114 Burton, Kan. Oct. 19 Northern International Livestock Expo (9/6 & 9/15) Jake Scott 918-744-1113, tulsastatefair.com P.O. Box 1981, Billings, MT 59103 Gordon, Neb. Entry contact: Erica Boyer, [email protected] 406-256-2495, thenile.org Entry contact: Shelby Shaw, [email protected] Oct. 4 Fryeburg Fair (8/15) Clint Rusk P.O. Box 78, Fryeburg, ME 04037 Stillwater, Okla. Oct. 19 South Carolina State Fair (9/1 & 9/23) John Rayfield 207-935-3268, fryeburgfair.org 1200 Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC 29201 Lubbock, Texas Entry contact: Barbara Gushee, [email protected] 803-799-3387, scstatefair.org Entry contact: Judy Heise, [email protected] Oct. 6 Dixie Classic Fair (9/1 & 9/10) Craig Mittag 421 W. 27th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Oct. 26 State Fair of Louisiana (9/7 & 10/15) TBA dcfair.com 3701 Hudson St., Shreveport, LA 71109 Online entries are preferred 318-635-1361, statefairoflouisiana.com Entry contact: Josh Sell, 336-896-0706, [email protected] Entry contact: Peggy Swindle, [email protected] Oct. 13 Grand National Stock Show (10/4) TBA Oct. 28 Alabama National Fair (10/1) TBA 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA 94014 1555 Federal Dr., Montgomery, AL 36107 415-404-4142, grandnationalrodeo.com 334-272-6831, alnationalfair.org Entry contact: Vanessa Schneider, [email protected] Entry contact: Stephanie Pittman, [email protected] Oct. 13 State Fair of Texas (9/1 & 10/11) (TBA) Dec. 30 Arizona National Livestock Show (11/15 & 12/29) Jake Bloomberg P.O. Box 150009, Dallas, TX 75315 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85007-1696 Berwick, Ill. 214-421-8723, bigtex.com 602-258-8568, anls.org Entry contact: MaKayla Cromwell, [email protected] Entry contact: Tyler Grandil, [email protected]

2017-18 National Show Schedule and Judge Line-up Keystone International Livestock Exposition Western Nugget National Hereford Show 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17110 1405 Crown Dr., Reno, NV 89503 717-787-2905, keystoneinternational.state.pa.us 775-747-8917, 775-722-6116, nuggethereford.com Show date: Oct. 6 Show dates: Dec. 1-2 Entry deadline: Aug. 31 Entry deadline: Early, Oct. 15; Final, Oct. 31 Judge: Daniel Fawcett, Ree Heights, S.D. Judge: Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan.

American Royal National Hereford Show National Western Stock Show 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216 816-221-9800, americanroyal.com 800-336-6977, nationalwestern.com Show date: Oct. 29 Show dates: Jan. 11-13 Entry deadline: Sept. 12 Jan. 11 - Juniors and Bulls; Jan. 12 - Carloads/Pens, Sale; Judge: Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Mont. Jan. 13 - Females Entry deadline: Nov. 20 North American International Livestock Judges: Eldon Krebs, Gordon, Neb., and associate judge, Bobby Exposition National Hereford Show May, Mineral Point, Wis. P.O. Box 36367, Louisville, KY 40233 Carloads/Pens judges: Dale Micheli, Ft. Bridger, Wyo.; John 502-595-3166, livestockexpo.org McCurry, Burrton, Kan.; and Cody Sankey, Economy, Ind. Show date: Nov. 14 Entry deadline: Oct. 1 Southwestern Exposition National Hereford Show Judge: Hampton Cornelius, La Salle, Colo. P.O. Box 150, Ft. Worth, TX 76101 817-877-2400, fwssr.com Show date: Jan. 29 Entry deadline: Nov. 15 Judge: Donnie Robertson, Yukon, Okla.

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NATIONAL CATTLE ORGANIZATIONS USMEF HEADQUARTERS AETA CERTIFIED EMBRYO TRANSFER National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) usmef.org BUSINESSES beefusa.org 1660 Lincoln St., Ste. 2800, Denver, CO 80264, aeta.org Denver office: 9110 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 300, Centennial, 303-623-6328, [email protected] American Embryo Transfer Association CO 80112, 303-694-0305 1800 S. Oak St., Ste. 100, Champaign, IL 61820-6974, Washington office: 1275 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Ste. AMERICAN NATIONAL CATTLEWOMEN 217-398-2217, [email protected] 801, Washington, D.C. 20004, 202-347-0228 ancw.org 200 N.W. 66th St., Ste. 972 ULTRASOUND GUIDELINES COUNCIL (UCG) CATTLE-FAX Oklahoma City, OK 73116 CERTIFIED ULTRASOUND PRACTITIONERS www.cattlefax.com 303-850-3441, [email protected] ultrasoundbeef.com/Home_Page.html 9110 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 301, Centennial, CO 80112, Dr. Michael MacNeil, execuive director 303-694-0323 or 800-825-7525 STATE CATTLE ORGANIZATIONS P.O. Box 1172, Miles City, MT 59301 State Affiliates CATTLEMEN’S BEEF BOARD beefusa.org/stateaffiliates.aspx BEEF IMPROVEMENT FEDERATION (BIF) beefboard.org State Beef Councils beefimprovement.org 9000 E. Nichols Ave., Ste. 215, Centennial, CO 80112, beefusa.org/qualifiedstatebeefcouncils.aspx Jane Parish, executive director, NMREC Prairie Research 303-220-9890 Unit, 10223 Hwy. 382, P.O. Box 60, Prairie, MS 39756, AI SERVICE PROVIDERS 662-369-4426, [email protected] naab-css.org National Association of Animal Breeders BEEF CATTLE EXTENTION RESOURCE AREA 8413 Excelsior Dr., Ste. 140, Madison, WI 53717 articles.extension.org/beef_cattle 608-827-0277, [email protected]

State and Regional Hereford Associations

ALABAMA FLORIDA Illinois Hereford Assn. Alabama Hereford Assn. Florida Hereford Assn. illinoishereford.com President: Ron Dugger, Jasper President: Raymond Hodges Jr., Old Town President: Clint Allen, Quincy Vice president: Darrell Hicks, Cullman Vice president: Steve Shiver, Old Town Vice president: Matt McCaskill, Timewell Secretary/treasurer: Jeanyne Dugger, 1730 Lamon Secretary/treasurer: Anne Hodges, 551 S.E. 199th Secretary: Andrew Garnhart, 4858 S. Holland Church Chapel Rd., Jasper, AL 35503, 903-818-5548, Ave., Old Town, FL 32680, 352-356-1632, canchaser23@ Rd., German Valley, IL 61039, 815-238-2381, [email protected] rocketmail.com [email protected] Directors: Grady Sparks, Waverly; John Starnes, Ft. Payne; Directors: Lesa Roe, Leesburg, and Nicole Spencer, Treasurer: Buddy Edenburn, Penfield Shane Wallace, Centreville; and Bill Pope, Grand Bay Old Town Membership services coordinator: Kim Carney Rhodes, Carlinville, 217-899-4104 ARIZONA GEORGIA Directors: Chris Happ, Mendota; Clint Allen, Quincy; Arizona Hereford Assn. Georgia Hereford Assn. Jack Lowderman, Macomb; Adam Harms, Chrisman; azherefordangus.org georgiahereford.com Scott Torrance, Media; Bryan Cole, Roberts; Matt President: Dave Schafer, Cottonwood President: John Watson, LaFayette McCaskill, Timewell; Ron Severson Morris; Cody Crum, Vice president: Duane Coleman, Winslow Vice president: Randy Roberts, Douglas Rushville; Lisa Babbs, Salem; and Robert Knott, Ellisville Secretary/treasurer: Cindy Tidwell-Shelton, Secretary/treasurer: Hardy Edwards, 505 Lem 1052 W. Vera Ln., Tempe, AZ 85284, 480-893-2578, Edwards Rd., Winterville, GA 30683, 706-714-9012, INDIANA [email protected] [email protected] Indiana Hereford Assn. Directors: Jim O’Haco, Winslow; Daric Knight, Directors: Taylor Neighbors, Americus; Bill Sims, indianaherefords.org Springerville; Grace Wystrach, Sonoita; Jon Rowley, Commerce; Tommy Mead, Midville; Angie McGinnis, President: Rick Davis, Thorntown Elgin; Dave Hartman, Winslow; and Sylvia Moore, Eagar Danielsville; Paul Harris, Screven; Diann Strickland, Vice president: Bryan Kelly, McCordsville Mershon; Tommy Johnson, Warrenton; Ray Hicks, Secretary/treasurer: Jill Duncan, 3041 E. 300 N., Wingate, ARKANSAS Statesboro; and Cody Cleveland, Colquitt IN 47994, 765-295-2065, [email protected] Arkansas Hereford Assn. Directors: David Duncan, Wingate; Bill Doig, Waldron; President: Billy Don Martin, Judsonia IDAHO Doug Musser, Oxford; Tony Schantz, Bloomfield; Vice president: Philip Ives, Batesville Idaho Hereford Breeders Assn. Gordon Clinkenbeard, Edwardsport; Kristie McFatridge, Secretary/treasurer: Lauren Martin, 3802 President: Ron Shurtz, Caldwell Otterbein; Scott Lawrence, Avilla; Eric Camden, Hwy. 157, Judsonia, AR 72081, 501-580-7060, Secretary: Kim Holt, 20079 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID Pierceton; Dan Harker, Hope; Dave Dixon, Rensselaer; [email protected] 83607, 208-841-8250, [email protected] Robert Greives, W. Lafayette; Thatcher Landrum, Directors: Jacob Holder, Batesville; Brandon Martin, Treasurer: Dawn Anderson, Gooding Warren; Bruce Everhart, Waldron; and Terry Hayhurst, Beebe; Leon Crittendon, Cotton Plant; Ronny Johnson, Directors: Scott Holt, Caldwell; James Anderson, Terre Haute Beebe; Randy Smyth, Marshall; David Ezell, St. Joe; Joel Gooding; Dave Jenkins, Kuna; Bruce Sharp, Ririe; and Kuhens, Mt. Vernon; and Justin Bacon, Siloam Springs Tucker Shaw, Caldwell IOWA Iowa Hereford Breeders Assn. Magnolia Hereford Assn. ILLINOIS iowahereford.org https://www.facebook.com/MagnoliaHerefordAssociation Heart of America Hereford Assn. President: Bill Goehring, Libertyville President: Scott Sullivan, De Queen President: Samantha Parish, Harrisburg Vice president: Marilyn Lenth, Postville Vice president: Bill Langley, Camden Vice president: Kurt Peterson, Roanoke Secretary: Amy Solsma, Sanborn Secretary/treasurer: Sherry Beaty-Sullivan, 1833 N. 9th Secretary/treasurer: Corey and Emily Perry, Treasurer: Anthony Monroe, Knoxville St., De Queen, AR 71832, 870-451-3624, 1265 E. 900 N. Rd., Tower Hill, IL 62571, 217-273-2280, Administrative secretary: Becky Simpson, 13359 280th [email protected] [email protected] St., Redfield, IA 50233-6014, 515-833-2991, Directors: Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas; Scott Stewart, Sale Manager: Kevin Babbs, Salem [email protected] Campbell, Texas; Wade Andrews, Camden; Karter Directors: John Lidy, Jewett; Robert Horne, Blue Directors: Chris Knapp, Waverly; Steve Landt, Union; Castleberry, Nashville; Jeff Miller, Magnolia; Shaw Mound; and Jeremy Tjardes, Gibson City Brent Petersen, DeWitt; Charls Rife, Columbus Junction; Andrews, Camden; and Bob Tolley, Camden Mike Simpson, Redfield; Willy Black, Chariton; Chance Deppe, Maquoketa; and Patrick Wall, Pleasantville

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KANSAS Directors: Dale Bellefy, Bagley; Dave Jones, Le Sueur; NEW MEXICO Kansas Hereford Assn. Jerry Delaney, Lake Benton; Jared Flower, Holloway; New Mexico Hereford Assn. kansashereford.org Jim Hanson, Comfrey; and Troy Williamson, Garretson, President: Renee Grant, Ft. Sumner President: Megan Downey, St. Francis S.D. Secretary/treasurer: Stacy King, 183 King Rd., Stanley, Vice president: Brian Staab, Hays MISSISSIPPI NM 87056; 505-220-7125; [email protected] Secretary: Tom Granzow, 765 S. 3000 Rd., Herington, Mississippi Hereford Assn. Directors: Bill King, Stanley; Becky Spindle, Stanley; KS 67449, 785-466-2247, [email protected] mississippiherefords.com Cliff Copeland, Nara Visa; Joe Clavel, Roy; Steve Treasurer: Lynn Geffert, Haven President: Mike Dobbins, Petal Hooper, Quemado; Randy White, Albuquerque; Jim Directors: Mike Orpin, Inman; Brian Coon, Goodland; Vice president: Ron Melancon, Woodville Bob Burnett, Hope; Phil Harvey Jr., Mesilla; Mike Corn, Terry Evans, Fall River; Oliver Beall, Holton; Clint Meitler, Secretary/treasurer: Jim O’Mara, 3600 Ludlow Rd., Roswell; Dennis Gallegos, Espanola; Sue Decker, Sylvan Grove; Bob Hug, Scranton; Tom Krauss, Russell; Lena, MS 39094, 601-360-9720, [email protected] LaPlata; Michael Perez, Nara Visa; Oscar Henard, Tatum; Shelbi Gustafson, Junction City; Kim Cerny, Salina; and Directors: Amy Adkerson, Starkville; Bill Darnell, and Manual Salazar, Espanola Dana Pieper, Palco Caledonia; Greg Dimberg, Charleston; Brett Douchard, NEW YORK KENTUCKY Wesson; Ammon Herring, Beaumont; Ryan McGuffie, New York Hereford Breeders Kentucky Hereford Assn. Mendenhall; Herman Nunnely, Iuka; Clay Perry, nyhba.com kentuckyhereford.org Madison; and Will Roberts, Petal President: Grady Updyke, Waverly President: L.W. Beckley, Ravenna MISSOURI Vice president: Warren Bippert, Alden Secretary/treasurer: Earlene Thomas, 2396 Union City Central Missouri Polled Hereford Breeders Assn. Secretary: Anita Kriese, 4385, Italy Hill Rd., Branchport Rd., Richmond, KY 40475, 859-623-5734, missourihereford.com N.Y. 14418, [email protected] [email protected] President: Kevin Gregory, Houstonia Treasurer: Brenda Dermody, Linwood Directors: Scott Burks, Park City; Eric Thomas, Vice president: Lee Schrader, Woolridge Richmond; Kevin Perkins, Turners Station; Tony NORTH CAROLINA Secretary/treasurer: Frank Flaspohler, 222 Co. Rd. 402, North Carolina Hereford Assn. Staples, Brandenburg; Pete Szak, Cynthiana; Tim Fayette, MO 65248, 660-537-4809, [email protected] Wolf, Alexandria; Brad Chambliss, Elizabethtown; nchereford.org Directors: Matt Woessner, St. James; Dennis Kauffman, President: Jim Love, Blowing Rock Paul Hancock, Owensboro; H. Pile, Cecilia; Doug Jefferson City; and Tim Cavanaugh, Cuba Underwood, Campbellsville; and Vince Popplewell, Vice president: Will Thompson, Polkville Russell Springs Missouri Hereford Assn. Secretary/treasurer: Myron McCoy, 11350 Old Hwy. moherefords.org 70 W., Cove City, NC 28523, 252-637-4995, LOUISIANA President: Justin Sissel, Buffalo [email protected] Louisiana Polled Hereford Assn. Vice president: Mark Abramovitz, Columbia Directors: Jim Davis, Lexington; Wesley Bowen, Walnut President: Herman Ray Hill, Dry Creek Secretary/treasurer: Matt Reynolds, 1071 C.R. 1231, Cove; Wes Carpenter, Winston-Salem; Rick Kern, Vice president: Robert Hinckley, Opelousas Hunsville, MO 65259, 660-676-3788 or 660-277-3679, Raleigh; Bill Kirkman III, Greensboro; Jim Love, Blowing Secretary/treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia [email protected] Rock; Mike Mericka, Browns Summit; Lavette Teeter, Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7004 or 985-986-2468, Directors: Kenny Spooler, Jackson; Bill Nation, Vandalia; Mooresville; George Ward, Providence; and Dale White, [email protected] Rick Steinbeck, Herman; Travis McConnaughy, Wasola; Taylorsville Directors: Jim Mumphrey, Monterey; Wesley Coffman, Tim Bernt, Leeton; Amy Phillips, Richmond; and Brian Leesville; Brett Daigle, Gonzales; Tommy Crouch, Littleton, Keytesville NORTH DAKOTA Monterey; Ronnie Bardwell, Marksville; Kenneth Travis, North Dakota Hereford Assn. Greensburg; Damon Kirk, DeVille; Russell Holt, Boyce; MONTANA northdakotaherefords.com and William Green, Dubach Montana Hereford Assn. President: Andy Mrnak, Bowman montanahereford.org Vice president: Carl Olson, Argusville MARYLAND President: Tom Sparks, Plevna Secretary/treasurer: Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, Maryland Hereford Assn. Vice president: Denise Loyning, Absarokee New Salem, ND 58563, 701-400-8744, marylandhereford.com Secretary/treasurer: Emily Shilling, 488 Whitebird [email protected] President: Rob Mehlman, Joppa Creek Rd., Columbus, MT 59019, 406-322-8541, Directors: Rollie Baumgarten, Belfield; Chris Rockeman, Vice president: Randy Bachtel, Westminster [email protected] Donnybrook; Craig Pelton, Halliday; Todd Kuelbs, Secretary: Patti Jacobs, 5463 Aylor Dr., Frederick, Directors: Hyer McKechnie, Shelby; Chad Murnin, Hillsboro; Duane Keller, New Salem; and Zach Tessier, MD 21704, 301-473-3542, [email protected] Loma; Mark Ehlke, Townsend; Kelle Jo Ellis, Molt; Tim Belfield Treasurer: Shelly Stull, Frederick Feddes, Manhattan; Tom Vandeberg, Roundup; and Directors: Tina Poole, Union Bridge; Patrick Mullinix, Cory Dutton, Deer Lodge OHIO Baltimore; Terry Jacobs, Frederick; Michelle Wolfrey, Buckeye Hereford Assn. Jarrettsville; Randall Marine, Seaford, Del.; Rob Blackert, NEBRASKA buckeyeherefords.com New Windsor; Bill Widerman, Taneytown; Peter Nebraska Hereford Assn. President: Marsha Farno, Eaton Schaeffer, New Windsor; Ed Crooks, Upperco; Shirl nebraskaherefords.com Vice president: Gene Steiner, Mason Forbes, Churchville; Tommy Bramble, Queen Anne; and President: Brent Nelson, Broken Bow Secretary/treasurer: Lisa Keets, 10708 Main Rd., Kris Stiles, Damascus Vice president: Marie Farr, Moorefield Berlin Heights, OH 44814, 440-320-6193, Executive director: Melissa Buehler, 1519 F St., Fairbury, [email protected] MICHIGAN NE 68352, 402-239-9712, [email protected] Directors: Liz Core, Rushsylvania; Jeff Harr, Michigan Hereford Assn. Directors: Dwight Logterman, Kilgore; Art Olsen, Jeromesville; Scott Pennell, Bolivar; Tim Osborne, michiganhereford.com Harrisburg; Angie Huwaldt, Randolph; Blake McGee, Blanchester; Keith Ullman, Graysville; Bill Dunn, President: Bob Goble, Alto Fairbury; Dave Goertz, Berwyn; Kim Huwaldt, Osmond; Cochranton; and Brian Banks, Camden Vice president: Jim Steketee, Caledonia and Eric Frenzen, Fullerson Eastern Ohio Hereford Assn. Secretary/treasurer: Ben Diekevers, 5214 NEW JERSEY https://www.facebook.com/Eastern-Ohio-Hereford- Bancroft Ave., Lowell, MI 49331, 616-893-6615, Association-100794800013671/ [email protected] New Jersey Polled Hereford Assn. President: Al Stahoski, Hillsborough President: Jeff Johnson, Navarre Directors: Ken Ferguson, Davison, and Christie Secretary/treasurer: Jane Johnson, 15339 Wynncrest Johnston, Merrill Vice president: Nelson Gerlach, Far Hills Acting secretary: Nelson Gerlach, 600 Long Ln., Far Rd., Navarre, OH 44662, 330-767-3877, MINNESOTA Hills, NJ 07931, 908-234-0479, [email protected] [email protected] Minnesota Hereford Breeders Treasurer: Andy Billing, Greendell Directors: Jeremiah Johnson, Navarre; Jeff Harr, minnesotaherefordbreeders.com Jeromesville; Lou Ellen Harr, Jeromesville; Andy President: Kent Heins, Orono Pennell, Minerva; Joe Toth, Ravenna; Randi Hiltner, Vice president: Matthew Kitchell, Ada Ashland; Reb Billman, Newcomerstown; and Wally Secretary/treasurer: Kory and Michele Kruse, 2075 51st Wallery, Mansfield St., Ellsworth, MN 56129, 507-920-5474 or 507-967-2552, [email protected]

20 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Maumee Valley Polled Hereford Assn. SOUTH DAKOTA South Texas Hereford Assn. President: Joe Wright, Venedocia South Dakota Hereford Assn. Inc. southtexashereford.org Vice president: Shelley Peak, Mt. Gilead southdakotaherefords.org President: Ralph Stuebenthal, Skidmore Secretary/treasurer: Tammy Herman, 2106 President: Seth Zilverberg, Holabird Vice president: Wesley Theuret, Kenedy Rd. 20, Continental, OH 45831, 419-303-4005, Vice president: Phil Tesch, Goodwin Secretary/treasurer: Robbie Morish, 7001 State Hwy. [email protected] Managers: Mark and Jeanne Johnson, 46473 35 S., Port Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-920-0012, Directors: Brandi Schrader, Continental, and Becky 289th St., Centerville SD 57014, 605-957-5036, [email protected] Reed, Springfield [email protected] Directors: William Warwas, Yorktown; Tom Moscatelli, Switzerland of Ohio Polled Hereford Assn. Directors: Dick Wettläufer, Winfred; Nate Frederickson, Victoria; J.D. Schmidt, Hondo; Roy Steindorf, New switzerlandpolledherefords.com Spearfish; Matt Knock, Tea; Reese Wagner, Redfield; Braunfels; John Winsauer, Beeville; Don Roeder, President: Scott Moore, Whipple and Ryan Ollerich, Clear Lake Yorktown; Gene Spaniel, Alice; Marvin Titzman, La Vice president: Keith Ullman, Graysville Vernia; and Claude Dugie, San Antonio Secretary/treasurer: Rick VanFleet, 21989 Woodsfield TENNESSEE Texas Hereford Assn. Rd., Sarahsville, OH 43779, 740-732-4783 East Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. texashereford.org Directors: Martin Long, Quaker City; Brenda Merry, easttnpolledhereford.org President: Chad Breeding, Miami Caldwell; Connie Rine, Frazeysburg; Bob Ullman, President: Mitch Ingram, Madisonville President-elect: Curtis Younts Jr., Belton Rinard Mills; Andrea VanFleet, Caldwell; Ryan Merry, Vice president: Dean Littreal, Madisonville Vice presidents: Terri Barber, Channing; Larry Johnson, Caldwell; Gene Turner, Clarington; and Levi Morrow, Secretary/treasurer: Kathryn Ingram, 3149 Old Hwy. 68, Abilene; and John Winsauer, Beeville McConnelsville Madisonville, TN 37354, 423-420-1023, Secretary/treasurer: Jack Chastain, 4609 Airport [email protected] Freeway, Ft. Worth, TX 76117, 817-831-3161, OKLAHOMA Directors: J.E. Mottern, New Market; Carlton Norris, [email protected] Oklahoma Hereford Assn. Georgetown; Tim Shope, Cleveland; Rodney Cobble, Past president: Gary Buchholz, Waxahachie okherefords.com Morristown; and Richard Butterworth, Dandridge Executive committee: Pete Case, Eldorado; E.C. President: Rindy Bacon, Ada Middle Tennessee Hereford Assn. Rosson, Milford; Berry Summerour, Houston; Jeff Past president: Richie Oakes, Taloga President: Stan East, Carthage Chaffin, Morgan; and Hadley Mann, Lubbock Vice president: Steven Curry, Okemah Vice president: Jerry Robinson, Portland Texas Polled Hereford Assn. Executive secretary/treasurer: Shellie Collins, 23334 Secretary/treasurer: Billy Jackson, 8203 Bill Moss Rd., C.R. EW 180, Chattanooga, OK 73528, 580-305-7751, txpha.org White House, TN 37188, 615-672-4483 or 615-478- President: Cory Goswick, Canton [email protected] 4483, [email protected] Directors: Brian Courtney, Pryor; Susan Gebhart, Vice president: Shannon Worrell, Mason Directors: Phil Spicer, Springfield; Michael Hanes, Secretary/treasurer: Robbie Morish, P.O. Box 1867, Port Claremore; Dennis Troyer, Adair; Cameron Curry, Georgetown; and T.J. Daniels, Bradyville McAlester; Rodney Drake, Apache; Garrett Frans, Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-571-8742, [email protected] Thomas; Misti Koontz, Thomas; Jason Shanks, Tennessee Hereford Assn. Directors: Paul Day, Waxahachie; Robert Herman, Waynoka; David Schrammel, Orlando; Scott tnhereford.org Yoakum; Steve Heyroth, Hamilton; Kevin Hartley, Vanderwork, Taloga; Rusty Jamison, Beggs; Chris President: Julie Chapin, Hartsville Madisonville; Cole McClendon, Lavon; and Sarah Cameron, Kingfisher; and Max Stotz, Skiatook Vice president: David Parker, Bradyville Hamman, Jacksboro Secretary: Glenda Rickman, 553 Enville Bottom Rd., OREGON Milledgeville, TN 38359, 731-687-3483, UTAH Oregon Hereford Assn. [email protected] Utah Polled and Horned Hereford Assn. oregonherefords.com Treasurer: Kay Coley, Castalian Springs President: Shannon Allen, Antimony President: Dawn Kosinski, Dexter Directors: Jim Coley, Castalian Springs; Bob Coley, New Vice president: Dick Jones, Orangeville Vice president: Cori Anderson, Canyon City Market; Kathryn Ingram, Madisonville; Dean Thompson, Secretary: Julie Allen, 1151 N. Main St., Antimony, Secretary: Teresa Cox, 13892 Jefferson Hwy. 99E S.E., Nashville; Todd Rankin, Henning; Sally Wingler, UT 84712, 435-624-3285, [email protected] Jefferson, OR 97352, 541-928-5029, Christiana; Mike Rogan, Rogersville; Jeremiah Malone, VIRGINIA [email protected] Lawrenceburg; Brett Preston, Lynchburg; and Stan Virginia Hereford Assn. Treasurer: Mike Misner, Crabtree Webster, Chestnut Mound vaherefords.org Directors: Mike Allison, Boardman; Robby Harfst, West Tennessee Polled Hereford Assn. President: John Fleishman, Dayton Jacksonville; Darren Harr, Hubbard; Kim Herinckx, Vice president: Roy Dean, Harrisonburg Hillsboro; and Linda Sims, Albany President: John Wylie, Kenton Vice president: Jimmy Reeves, Stanton Secretary: Sarah Kenley, P.O. Box 342, McCoy, VA 24111, PENNSYLVANIA Secretary/treasurer: Raymond Griffin Jr., 401 Beaver 540-848-4834, [email protected] Pennsylvania Hereford Assn. Creek Rd., Brighton, TN 38011, 901-476-0414 Treasurer: Jack Sheehan, Dabneys pahereford.com Directors: Elton Bryant, Covington; Johnny Martin, Directors: Paul Arey, Dayton; Charlie Williams, Fairfield; President: Kevin Diehl, Fairfield Dyer; Gerald Skelton, Bells; A.W. Smith, Brighton; June G. Kent Firestone, Blacksburg; Todd Scott, Concord; Vice president: Dustin Heeter, Saltsburg Walker Jr., Somerville; and Paul Wortham, Worthington Rebecca Monger, Elkton; Diane Wilson, Rixeyville; Billy Recording secretary: Joanne Fisher, 4000 Halfmoon Vaughan, Virginia Beach; and Rodney Phillips, Dabneys Valley, Rd., Warriors Mark, PA 166877, 412-849-3075, TEXAS Cross Timbers Polled Hereford Assn. WASHINGTON [email protected] Washington State Hereford Assn. Treasurer: Les Midla, Marianna ctpha.org President: James Kinnear, Joshua President: Keith Dalia, Vancouver Directors: Jerry Clapper, New Enterprise; Doug Howe, Vice president: Marcy Olsen-Walden, Raymond Wagontown; Luke Vogel, Evans City; Joe Cogan, Vice president: Gary Parr, Stephenville Secretary: Steve Heyroth, 7801 E. State Hwy. 22, Secretary/treasurer: Durelle Sullivan, 4711 101st Ln. Everett; Sam Hunter, Hagerstown, Md.; Shawn Guyer, S.W., Olympia, WA 98512, [email protected] New Enterprise; Mike Firestine, Womelsdorf; Cliff Hamilton, TX 76531, 254-386-3003, [email protected] Directors: Andy Wright, Silvercreek; Derral Mosby, Black, Cabot; Bill Dunn, Cochranton; Julie Schmidt, Ridgefield; and Mike Graves, Oak Harbor Conneautville; and Tawnya Wigfield, Schellsburg Treasurer: Willis Grisham, Dublin Directors: Sue Eggenberger, Burleson; Sam Massey, WEST VIRGINIA Stephenville; Charles Golightly, Hico; Linda Delaney, SOUTH CAROLINA West Virginia Polled Hereford Assn. Lamkin; Andrea Grisham, Dublin; and Amy Heyroth, South Carolina Hereford Assn. wvpolledherefordassoc.wordpress.com Hamilton schereford.com President: Ken Scott, Grandview President: Alvin Baker, Greer Northeast Texas Hereford Assn. Vice president: Butch Law, Harrisville Vice president: Gene McCarthy, N. Augusta netha.org Secretary/treasurer: Callie Taylor, P.O. Box 1305, Secretary/treasurer: Donnie King, 169 Williams Rd., President: Scott Stewart, Campbell Petersburg, WV 26847, 304-257-4152, Pelzer, SC 29669, 864-243-2917 or 864-885-2119 Vice president: Barbara Metch Holan, Canton [email protected] Directors: Earl Forrest, Saluda; Norris Fowler, Jonesville; Secretary: Todd Williams, P.O. Box 373, Fate, TX 75132, Directors: Mike McDonald, Goodhope; Eric Goff, Greg Fowler, Jonesville; David W. Hendricks, Pickens; 817-988-5573, [email protected] Harrisville; Neil Litton, Summersville; and Ron Brand, Rickey King, Pelzer; Terry McConnell, Marietta; Mac Treasurer: Kurt Mathias, Mt. Pleasant Morgantown McGee, Anderson; Charles Montgomery, Blacksburg; Directors: Aaron Gann, Mt. Pleasant; Cory Goswick, John Williams, N. Augusta; and Brad Forrest, Saluda Canton; Mike and Susan Rader, Mt. Vernon

2017 Hereford Handbook / 21 WISCONSIN Indianhead Polled Hereford Assn. Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho Wisconsin Hereford Assn. indianheadherefords.com Hereford Assn. wisconsinherefords.org President: David Steinhoff, New Lisbon, Wis. ownihereford.com President: Dan Irwin, Stockton, Ill. Vice president: Jeff Reed, Hampton, Minn. President: Meg Moore, Cove, Ore. Vice president: Nathan Reinke, Johnson Creek Secretary: Elizabeth Mittag, N6834 Co. Rd. E, River Falls, Vice president: Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore. Secretary: Ruth Espenscheid, Box 296, Argyle, WI WI 54022, 715-781-2584, Secretary: Cameron Mulrony, 6078 Eight Mile Rd., The 53504, 608-543-3778, [email protected] [email protected] Dalles, OR 97058, 509-939-1127, [email protected] Treasurer: Melissa Dahnert, Horicon Treasurer: Margaret Langness, New Richmond, Wis. Treasurer: Gary Ottley, Quincy, Wash. Directors: Ken Pierce, Baraboo; Harold Lietzau, Sparta; Directors: Randall Mittag, River Falls, Wis.; Steve Neil, Directors: Max Reinland, Addy, Wash.; Bob Harrell, John Dalton, Emerald; Dave Steinhoff, New Lisbon; Northfield, Minn.; John Dalton, Emerald, Wis.; Kim Baker City, Ore.; Cheryl Thomas, Hood River, Ore.; Bill Holly Paulson, Deerfield; Jim Renn, Hartland; Jerry Huth, Fredrich, Roberts, Wis.; and Steve Smythe, Menononie, Cox, Pomeroy Wash.; and Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash. Oakfield; Chuck Badertscher, Dodgeville; Cory Wagner, Wis. Western States Hereford Assn. Pine River; and Jean Potter, Coloma Mason-Dixon Hereford Assn. President: Loren Mrnak, Whitmore, Calif. President: Samuel Hunter, Hagerstown, Md. Vice president: Brian Gallagher, Enumclaw, Wash. WYOMING Vice president: Larry Stillwagon, Connellsville, Pa. Show secretary: Sue Hoffman, Reno, Nev. Wyoming Hereford Assn. Secretary: Melinda Appleby, 435 Bruceton Rd., Recording secretary/treasurer: Cheryl Thomas, President: Dale Micheli, Ft. Bridger Markleysburg, PA 15459, 724-329-8437, 2628 Meadowbrook, Hood River, OR 97031, Vice president: Mark Largent, Kaycee [email protected] 541-386-4265, [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer: Cindy Stillahn, 3902 C.R. 203, Treasurer: Nancy Midla, Marianna, Pa. Directors: Joe Bennett, Connell, Wash.; Bill Cox, Cheyenne, WY 82007, 307-421-3912, Directors: Brendan Midla, Marianna, Pa.; Louise Pomeroy, Wash.; Dave Bird, Halfway, Ore.; Sherry [email protected] D’Isidora, Perryopolis, Pa.; Alan (John) Appleby, Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho; Don Brumley, Orovada, Nev.; Directors: Jay Berry, Cheyenne; Blake Ochsner, Markleysburg, Pa.; Larry Chaikcic, Vanderbilt, Pa.; Larry Greg Stallings, Eugene, Ore.; Steven Schohr, Gridley, Torrington; and Gene Stillahn, Cheyenne Stillwagon, Connelsville, Pa.; Alvin Vogel, Evans City, Pa.; Calif.; Rod Curtis, Wellsville, Utah; and Steve Lambert, MULTI-STATE ASSOCIATIONS Debbie D’Isidora, Perryopolis, Pa.; and Curt Schroyer, Oroville, Calif. California Nevada Hereford Assn. Connellsville, Pa. President: Jim McDougald, Friant, Calif. New England Hereford Assn. Vice president: Chris Bianchi, Gilroy, Calif. newenglandhereford.org Secretary: Shelley Truelock, P.O. Box 47, Vallecito, CA President: James Murdock, Harwinton, Conn. 95251, 209-988-8932, [email protected] Vice president: Ryan Pepin, Goshen, Conn. Treasurer: Gail Blagg, Grass Valley, Calif. Administrative secretary/treasurer: Gail Murdock, 735 Directors: Tim Baker, Farmington, Calif.; Karl Blagg, Plymouth Rd., Harwinton, CT 06791, 860-485-0568, Grass Valley, Calif.; Scott Dewar, Bakersfield, Calif.; [email protected] Brook Hathaway, Lincoln, Calif.; Daron Kelton, Recording secretary: Susan Davis, Lebanon, Conn. Yerington, Nev.; Jim Mickelson, Santa Rosa, Calif.; Barry Directors: Katie Adkins, Terryville, Conn.; Rick Roberts, Morrell, Willows, Calif.; Tom Weimer, Susanville, Calif.; Williamsburg, Mass.; Paul Dunn, Sutton, Mass.; Kim and B.J. Macfarlane, Cottonwood, Calif. Hudson, Hinsdale, N.H.; Alan Fredrickson, Wolfeboro, N.H.; Michelle Pepin, Goshen, Conn.; Wayne Budney, Lebanon, Conn.; Armand Patnaude, Rupert, Vt.; and Vance Oatley, W. Greenwich, R.I.

State and Regional Junior Associations

ALABAMA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. FLORIDA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. INDIANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Cole Wakefield, Lineville Advisor: President: Samuel Lawrence, Avilla Advisors: Jay Johns, 2702 N.W. 156th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609, Advisors: Don and Janet Mulvaney, 2200 Lee Rd. 44, Opelika, 352-246-1885, [email protected] Kristie McFatridge, 7477 E. 825 N., Otterbein, IN 47970, AL 36804, 334-844-1514, [email protected] 765-491-0258, [email protected] Randa and John Starnes, 553 Randy Owen Dr. N.E., GEORGIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Jill Harker, 11595 N. 900 E., Hope, IN 47246, Ft. Payne, AL 35967, 256-996-5545, President: Dalton Green, Ringgold 812-371-9591, [email protected] [email protected] Advisors: Kent and Joy St. John, 7771 Dry Creek Rd., Pell City, Ray and Debbie Hicks, 660 Seaburn Vickery Rd., IOWA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. AL 35128, 205-338-1078 Statesboro, GA 30461, 912-687-1404, Advisors/treasurers: [email protected] Tim and Melinda Anderlik, 3125 McGuire Bend Rd., ARKANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Dayton, IA 50530, 515-547-2453, [email protected] President: Zachary Andrews, Camden IDAHO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Lonnie and Tammy Cherry, 435 W. Hamilton St., Advisor: President: Joe Shaw, Caldwell Winthrop, IA 50682, 319-981-4831, Eric Walker, 14844 Walker Rd., Prairie Grove, AR 72753, Advisors: [email protected] 479-601-3567, [email protected] Scott and Kim Holt, 20079 Homedale Rd., Caldwell, ID 83607, 208-459-2013, [email protected] KANSAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. CALIFORNIA NEVADA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Sam and Janel Shaw, 22453 Howe Rd., Caldwell, ID President: Brooke Jensen, Courtland President: Bailey Morrell, Willows, Calif. 83607, 208-453-9790, [email protected] Advisors: Advisors: Katie Colyer, 31058 Colyer Rd., Bruneau, ID 83604, Danny and Amanda Davis, 29111 D Keene Rd., Ruth Woolery, 530-604-2553, [email protected], 208-599-2962, [email protected] Maple Hill, KS 66507, 785-256-4010, Cheryl Calvan-Azvedo, 209-596-5850 [email protected] B.J. and Melissa Macfarlane, 530-262-2866 ILLINOIS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Sue Rowland, 1272 8th Rd., Marysville, KS 66508, Austin and Sarah Snedden, 661-565-6744 President: Kendi Sayre, Arenzville 785-562-2091, [email protected] Advisors: COLORADO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Buddy and Lisa Edenburn, 1764 U.S. Rt. 136, Penfield, KENTUCKY JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Brooke Hinojosa-Sidwell, Carr IL 61862, 217-649-0108, [email protected], President: Taylor Belle Matheny, Mays Lick Advisors: [email protected] Advisors: Chris and Raychel Dias, 12575 C.R. 19, Ft. Morgan, CO Kevin and Lisa Babbs, 3605 Bannister Rd., Salem IL Don and Katina Cole, 320 Posey Ln., Bowling Green, 80701, 559-974-6229, [email protected] 62881, 618-367-6488, [email protected] KY 42101, 270-791-9910, [email protected] Kurt and Arlene Peterson, 2230 Co. Hwy. 4, Roanoke, IL 61561, 309-678-0134, [email protected]

22 / 2017 Hereford Handbook LOUISIANA JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN. NEW YORK JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS ASSN. TENNESSEE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Madelynn Skipper, Delhi President: Megan Andersen, Long Eddy President: Emma Rushton, Waverly Advisor: Advisor: Advisors: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Rd., Angie, LA 70426, Kirby Dygert, 1230 Blossom Rd., Elma, NY 14059, Roy and Kim Hopkins, 2314 Mingo Rd., Winchester, 985-732-7004, [email protected] 716-923-3198, [email protected] TN 37390, 931-967-0241, [email protected] Scott Woolfolk, [email protected] MARYLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. NEW MEXICO JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Lee Rushton, [email protected] President: Tucker Schmidt, Taneytown President: Jordan Spindle, Moriarty Advisor: Advisor: TEXAS JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Michelle Grimmel, P.O. Box 125, Jarrettsville, MD Becky Spindle, P.O. Box 2884, Moriarty, NM 87035, President: Hannah Schneider, Aqulla 21084, 410-692-5029, [email protected] 505-252-0228, [email protected] Advisors: Dave and Becky Allan, 825 Jahn Ln., Schulenburg, TX MICHIGAN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. NORTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. 78956, 979-561-7115, [email protected] President: Grant Goble, Alto President: Melanie Fishel, Kernersville Jeff and Colleen Chaffin, 463C C.R. 1105, Morgan, TX Advisors: Advisors: 76671, 754-775-4578 or 254-396-6049, Heather Breasbois, 5781 Grand River Dr., Grand Ledge, Crystal and Wayne Mitchem, 704-472-7564 or [email protected] MI 48837, 727-365-0457, [email protected] 704-472-4369, [email protected] or mitchem@ Jack and Lyn Chastain, 3924 Burkett Dr., Ft. Worth, TX Robin Riker, 3241 Goodwin Rd., Ionia, MI 48846, ncsu.edu; Beth Blinson, [email protected] 76116, 817-244-2637 or 817-821-3544, jackchastain@ 517-202-0324, [email protected] NORTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. sbcglobal.net MINNESOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD BREEDERS President: Taylor Friesz, New Salem Scott and Alise Nolan, 1950 Skylark Rd., Gilmer, TX President: Mallory Carlson, Murdock Advisors: 75645, 903-797-6131, [email protected] Advisors: Joana Friesz, P.O. Box 67, New Salem, ND 58563, Bill and Angela Radde, 387 Wildcat Creek Rd., Actell, Jenna Schmidt, 787 70th Ave., Pipestone, MN 56164, 701-400-8744, [email protected] TX 76624, 254-315-7420 507-215-1720, [email protected] Steve Wolff, 122 N. 12th St., Apt. 3, Oakes, ND Gary and Patricia Schneider, 476 HCR 2203, Aquilla, Steve and Keely Neil, 27536 Chippendale Ave., 58474-1436, 701-742-3382, [email protected] TX 76622, 254-694-7043 Northfield, MN 55057, 507-649-0930, Logan Hoffman, 3818 147th Ave. S.E., Wheatland, Jay and Stephanie West, 5085 Hwy. 354, Channing, TX [email protected] ND 58079, [email protected] 79018, 806-235-0024, [email protected] Jaime Brown, 218-259-5912, [email protected] OHIO BUCKEYE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. TEXAS JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN. MISSISSIPPI JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Kyndall Williams, Mt. Gilead Advisors: President: Danielle Solomon, Columbia Advisors: Robbie and Sherry Morish, 7001 Hwy. 35 S., Port Advisors: Leesa and Sara Beanblossom, 7174 Auld Rd., Bradford, Lavaca, TX 77979, 361-920-0012, [email protected] Sharon King, 200 Swamp Rd., Columbia, MS 39429, OH 45308, Leesa 937-623-8111, leesa.1.beanblossom@ Joe and Dee Braman, Refugio, [email protected] 601-441-0953, [email protected] zoetis.com; Sara 937-417-1675, [email protected] Joe and Brook Booth, Whitney Mary Price, 575 Rocky Branch Rd., Columbia, MS Shelley Peak, 7364 Twp. Rd. 76, Mt. Gilead, OH 43338, Bob and Sarah Hamman, Jacksboro 39429; [email protected] 419-295-1733, [email protected] Tim and Erin Lockhart, Bryan, [email protected] Dorothy Wright, Alvarado MISSOURI JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. OF OKLAHOMA President: Julie Choate, Pleasant Hope President: Amy Larson, Tecumseh VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Advisors: Advisors: President: Olivia Williams, Fairfield Brad and Sherry Hurst, 17275 S. 1900 Rd., Nevada, MO Sam and Rhonda Eck, 231545 E. 790 Rd, Putnam, Advisors: 64772, 417-667-3649, [email protected] OK 73659, 580-661-1026, [email protected] Charlie and Meredith Williams, 485 Hereford Jimmie and Andrea Butler, 4195 S. Farm Rd. 53, Matt and Aimee Sims, 4245 Wake Forest Rd., Edmond, Crossing, Fairfield, VA 24435, 540-460-6194, Republic, MO 65738, 417-732-6069, OK 73034, 405-641-6081, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kent and Diana Barnes, 17473 Hwy. 80, Hulbert, WASHINGTON STATE JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Mary Roth, 1175 N.E. Hwy. J, Windsor, MO 65360, OK 74441, 918-685-1015, [email protected] President: Lindsay Eldred, Bellingham 660-647-9907 Steven and April Curry, 100180 Hwy. 56, Okemah, Advisors: OK 74859, 918-623-6677, [email protected] MONTANA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Karen Ashby, 320 Vaness Rd., Castle Rock, WA 98611, President: Jenna Barker, Shelby OREGON JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. 360-749-0221, [email protected] Advisor: President: Sydney Downey, Turner Nicole Rogers, 33025 Webster Rd. E., Eatonville, Lynda Barker, P.O. Box 774, Shelby, MT 59474, Advisor: WA 98328, 206-465-9273, [email protected] 406-450-9716, [email protected] Kim Herinckx, 4091 N.E. Constable St., Hillsboro, OR WEST VIRGINIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. 97124, 760-587-3097, [email protected] NEBRASKA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Callie Taylor, Petersburg President: Railen Ripp, Kearney PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. Advisors: Advisors: President: Kaia Howe, Wagontown Will and Beth Taylor, P.O. Box 1305, Petersburg, WV Brent and Stacey Keller, 1517 2nd St., St. Paul, NE Advisors: 26847, [email protected] 68873, 308-754-4987 or 308-750-3156, Jenny Howe, P.O. Box 304, Wagontown, PA 19376, WISCONSIN JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. [email protected] 610- 587-2247, [email protected] President: Bailey Jones, Darlington Marie Farr, 43701 S. Shell Rd., Moorefield, NE 69039, Bree Stockdale, 117 Glade Run Rd., Dayton, PA 16222, Advisors: 308-233-7804, [email protected] 814-257-8625, [email protected] B.J. Jones, 14900 C.R. F, Darlington, WI 53530, Donna Steckel, P.O. Box 103, Taylor, NE 68879, Lou Surace, P.O. Box 184, Pleasant Unity, PA 15676, 608-482-2961, [email protected] 308-214-0202, [email protected] 724-433-7520 Kent and Linda Lewis, 82852 Kent Ave., Burwell, WYOMING JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. NE 68823, 308-214-0026 or 308-214-0618, SOUTH CAROLINA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. President: Saige Ward, Laramie [email protected] Advisors: Advisor: Jim and Susan Hutton, P.O. Box 1524, Pickens, Jeff and Lindsay Ward, 106 Hanson Ln., Laramie, WY NEW ENGLAND JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. SC 29671, 864-915-0844 82070-8601, 307-399-9862, [email protected] President: Rachel McIntyre, N. Brookfield, Mass. Crystal Wiley, [email protected] Advisor: Michelle Pepin, 25 East St. S., Goshen, CT 06756, SOUTH DAKOTA JUNIOR HEREFORD ASSN. 860-307-3700, [email protected] President: Sydney Dvorak, Lake Andes Advisors: NEW JERSEY JUNIOR POLLED HEREFORD ASSN. Steve and Lori Repenning, 41366 258th St., Mitchell, President: Ashley Thompson, Newton. SD 57361, 605-999-3260, [email protected] Advisor: Mark and Jeanna Johnson, 46473 289th St., Al Stohoski, 77 Wood Duck CT, Hackettstown, NJ Centerville, SD 57014, 605-957-5036 07840, 908-283-0528, [email protected] Troy and Shannon Rasmussen, 21731 479th Ave., Elkton, SD 57026, 605-693-2152, [email protected] 2017 Hereford Handbook / 23 Hereford Women and Poll-ette Organizations

KANSAS HEREFORD WOMEN OKLAHOMA HEREFORD WOMEN President: Carolyn Nichols, Alton okherefords.com/ok-hereford-women HerefordWomen.com Vice president: Carol Nichols, Alton President: Rindy Bacon, Ada OFFICERS: Secretary: Mary Granzow, 765 S. 3000 Rd., Herington, Vice president: Donna Curry, McAlester KS 67449, 785-466-2247, [email protected] Secretary: Nancy Buckminster, 13914 W. Fox Dr., President: Treasurer: Judy Orpin, Inman Lahoma, OK 73754, 580-541-6650, [email protected] Jill Folkman, Ixonia, Wis. Historian: Kelly Deewall-Shupe, Ashland Treasurer: Jane Durham, Stillwater President-elect: Directors: Paula Acheson, Woodbine; Kelly Dewall, Directors: Jamie Kemp, Adair; Sharon Troyer, Adair; Rhonda Eck, Putnam, Okla. Ashland; Rowena Plett, Lincolnville; Gwen Oleen, Falun; Nakia Rhodes, Ada; Marylu Oakes, Taloga; Carrie Vice president: Judy Orpin, Inman; and Sharon Breiner, Pratt Prough, Altus; Shellie Colllins, Frederick; Deb Andras, Kim Herinckx, Lafayette, Ore. Checotah; Tonya Cameron, Kingfisher; Karen Stotz, Secretary: LOUISIANA POLL-ETTES Skiatook; and Erica Boyer, Claremore Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kan. President: Tanya Fontenot, DeQuincy Treasurer: Vice president: Regina Dowies, Pitkin OREGON HEREFORD WOMEN Karen Smith Secretary/treasurer: Kay Lewis, 23368 Old Columbia Chairperson: Loreen Haight, Sheridan P.O. Box 1125, Gatesville, Texas 76528 Rd., Angie, LA 70426, 985-732-7004, Vice chairperson: Linda Sims, Albany Historian: [email protected] Secretary: Becky Gosselin, 13067 N.W. Main St., Banks, Suzanne Matheny, Mays Lick, Ky. OR 97106; 503-324-1848, [email protected] MARYLAND POLL-ETTES Treasurer: Pat Gosselin, Hillsboro Queen chairwoman: President: Vicky Lemmon, Manchester Directors: Dawn Alexander, Redmond; Carol Allison, Michelle Beran and Trudy Nolles Vice president: Karey Howes, Taneytown Boardman; Esther Conklin, North Plains; Teresa Cox, Ways and means chairwoman: Jill Folkman Secretary/treasurer: Thelma Mills, 11339C Liberty Rd., Jefferson; Lisa Forester, Redmond; Becky Gosslin, Banks; Communications: Maddee Moore Frederick, MD 21701, 301-304-0612, Mary Hansen, Eugene; and Therese Misner, Crabtree [email protected] DIRECTORS: HEREFORD WOMEN OF TENNESSEE Barbara Metch, Canton, Texas MICHIGAN HEREFORD WOMEN President: Jane Rickman Blount, Stantonville Maddee Moore, Nampa, Idaho (ex officio) President: Karen Steketee, Caledonia Vice president: Joyce Ashe, Selmer Trudy Nolles, Bassett, Neb. Vice president: Carrie George, Niles Secretary/treasurer: Rhonda Walker, P.O. Box 146, Amy Taylor, Munford, Ky. Secretary: Jamie Goble, 11554 100th St., Alto, MI 49032, Morrison, TN 37357, 931-507-1430, Sharon King, Columbia, Miss. 616-868-0319, [email protected] [email protected] Erin Lockhart, College Station, Texas Treasurer: Jill Bielema, Ada Directors: Glenda Rickman, Milledgeville; Kay Coley, HEREFORD WOMEN OF MISSOURI Castalian Springs; and Beth Mansfield, Liberty NHW Dues: moherefords.org TEXAS HEREFORD AUXILIARY $20/year or $400/lifetime President: Barbara Steiner, Union Star texashereford.org Support Hereford youth and the Hereford breed Vice president: April Miller, Slater President: Lauren Echols Decker, Breckenridge today by joining or renewing your membership Secretary: Tonya Bagnell, 32767 London Ave., Slater, First vice president: Alissa Nolan, Gilmer MO 65349, 660-631-3361, [email protected] Contact: Karen Smith, P.O. Box 1125, Gatesville, Second vice president: Colleen Chaffin, Morgan Treasurer: Marijane Miller, Lebanon TX 76528, 254-216-0167, Secretary/treasurer: Shannon Mehaffey, 5701 C.R. 401, [email protected] HEREFORD WOMEN OF NEBRASKA Grandview, TX 76050, 817-271-4050, nebraskaherefords.com/hereford-women [email protected] President: Trudy Nolles, Bassett Reporter/historian: Candace Chastain, Arlington Vice president: Carrie Ourada, Burwell Directors: Ashleigh Mimms, Lorenzo; Mary Belle GEORGIA HEREFORD WOMEN Turner, Dallas; Jaci Barber, Ft. Worth; Mallorie Phelps, georgiahereford.com Secretary: Kelsie Musil, 1663 C.R., Wilbur, NE 68465, 402-821-7307, [email protected] Lubbock; Katie Jo Day, Meadow; Dena Jackson, Ranger; President: Angie McGinnis, Danielsville Cindy Rogers, Hamilton; and Amy Weston, Azle Vice president: Renee Brogdon, Irwinton Treasurer: Sarah Person, Hampton Secretary/treasurer: Diann Strickland, P.O. Box 128, Directors: Robin Meeks, Taylor; Karla Person, Hordville; TEXAS POLL-ETTES Mershon, GA 31551, 912-647-5439, Hally Ziegler, Bloomfield; Kay Miigerl, Ravenna; and http://txpha.org/poll-ettes [email protected] Vawn Hula, Creston President: Susan Rader, Mt. Vernon Directors: Debra Giddens, Millwood; Jennifer Gillooly, NORTH CAROLINA POLL-ETTES Vice president: Keely Hamman, Lubbock Wadley; Ann Patton, St. Illa; Kim Dylong, Oxford; Cheri nchereford.org/pollettex27s.html Secretary: Anna Krueger, P.O. Box 143, Bellville, TX Johnson, Dexter; and Kay McCurdy, Charsworth President: Linda Davis, Lexington 77418, 979-227-1421, [email protected] Treasurer: Sherri McCall, Emory ILLINOIS HEREFORD WOMEN Vice president: Beth Blinson, Buies Creek Secretary: Nancy Shanks, 2705 N. Center St., Directors: Missy Coffelt, Whitney; Brooke Booth, President: Tracie Sayre, Arenzville Whitney; Stephanie Harris, Salado; Kathy Bryan, Vice president: Annette Crane, LaSalle Apt. #67, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-310-0054, [email protected] Garrison; Crystal McInvale, Rose City; Erin Lockhart, Secretary: Melissa Bernard, 1526 N. 19th Rd., Bryan; Pam Dieze, Wallis; Sherry Morish, Port Lavaca Grand Ridge, IL 61325, 815-257-9400, Treasurer: Peggy Blinson, Lenoir [email protected] Directors: Kim Eudy, Harrisburg; Brittany Skeen, Treasurer: Lisa Edenburn, Penfield Lexington; Sharon Hice, Pleasant Garden INDIANA HEREFORD WOMEN OHIO HEREFORD WOMEN indianaherefords.org/women.html buckeyeherefords.com President: Rachel Burns, Macy President: Sandra Ostgaard, Dayton Vice president: Lisa Dixon, Rensselaer Vice president: Erika Evoniuk, Dayton Secretary: Amy Kavicky, 14145 Charity Chase Circle, Secretary: Angie Ostgaard, 7602 Pleasant Chapel Rd., Westfield, IN 46074, 317-848-4034, [email protected] Newark, OH 43056, 740-817-2500 Treasurer: Betsy Beck, Bainbridge Treasurer: Janet Earl, Lisbon Directors: Mary Ann Berg, Dalton; Denise Billman, Newcomerstown; Liz Core, Rushsylvania; and Dawn Handrosh, Litchfield

24 / 2017 Hereford Handbook AHA Rules and Regulations SECTION I: MEMBERSHIP membership account must be designated as to which tier or level the member’s herd will participate in. Each membership can A. Membership Types have only one participation level designation. The two tiers and 1. Life membership a brief description of each are as follows: 2. Annual (recording) membership Pedigree registry: This participation level is designed for 3. Junior membership breeders who wish to register and transfer purebred Hereford 4. Non-resident membership cattle but are not interested in maintaining and reporting B. Life membership performance data to AHA. Pedigree registry breeders can Life memberships that were purchased in the past will continue submit registry and transfer applications on a per head fee basis to be recognized by the Association. Life members only pay established by the Board of Directors. Pedigree breeders choose member service fees and do not pay dues. Life members may to waive performance recording on their animals and, therefore, attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights waive the production of EPDs on their herd. at all official membership meetings as long as they are active Performance registry: This participation level is structured members (have registered at least one animal in the previous and oriented to simplify the billing and reporting of calendar year). Life members receive member rate fees for performance testing herds. Registry and transfer fees are registering and transferring Hereford cattle. assessed at the same rate as for pedigree breeders. Performance Lifetime memberships can be transferred to immediate registry breeders are also required to maintain an accurate and family members; however, the membership name must remain up-to-date female inventory, listing all females currently in their the same. breeding herd with AHA. Performance registry breeders are C. Annual (recording) membership required to annually report calving ease and weaning weight information on the produce of every female in the inventory. Recording memberships are annual memberships issued by Additional measures including birth and yearling weights, as well the Association in the name of an individual, farm or ranch, as carcass traits, can be reported but are not required. EPDs will partnerships or corporation. To remain active, the recording be printed on the certificate. member must pay annual dues on the anniversary date of EPDs will only be reported on registered animals. Non- their joining as a recording member. Recording members may registered animals or genetic material will not be provided EPDs. attend all meetings of the Association. They have voting rights at all official membership meetings as long as they are active SECTION II: AHA RECORDS, RULES AND POLICY members (have registered at least one animal in the previous Application for registration of your calves is a part of the record calendar year). Recording members receive member rate fees for keeping requirement of Hereford cattle. Extra careful attention registering and transferring Hereford cattle. to detail in submitting applications for registration will save D. Junior membership time for you and your Association. Be sure all information is Junior membership in the Association is available to anyone supplied and that information is accurate and legible. Applying under 22 years of age. The fee for junior membership is $15, for registry of your calves when they are still young (four months assessed annually on September 1. The junior membership or younger) is important, SINCE IT REDUCES THE RISK OF is available until the holder reaches his or her 22nd birthday. ERROR AND SAVES YOU BOTH TIME AND MONEY. At that time, he/she may acquire an adult (life or recording) There is one basic form used by the Association for membership. Junior members have all of the privileges of registration application. Breeders participating at the pedigree recording members (except voting) including member rate registry level should disregard the fields of information used fees for registering and transferring Hereford cattle, as well as to submit birth performance data. Reports generated from the participating in junior activities and scholarships. processing of registration applications will be appropriate for the E. Non-resident membership breeder’s level of participation. Non-resident members are non-voting members residing in Tattooing calves: another country that wish to take advantage of member services Tattoos are a requirement for registry in the American Hereford including registry, total performance recording, selling of semen Record. Hereford breeders were the first to adopt the ear tattoo to members, and transfer of ownership of animals to other as a requirement for registry. members. Non-resident members are subject to the same rules A tattoo outfit consists of a pair of specially designed pliers with and fees as U.S. resident members. rows of digits numbered 0 to 9 and a bottle of India ink. Such F. Annual member service fee equipment may be purchased from most livestock supply stores. Select the desired number by rotating the digits in the ear Lifetime, recording and junior memberships require an annual marker. Before punching the animal’s ear, assure yourself that member service fee of $100 ($20 for junior members) in order everything is in order by punching a piece of cardboard. to register an animal during the current fiscal year. The fiscal Next, restrain the calf’s head so as to prevent violent year is September 1 through August 31. Each paid member movement while applying the tattoo. Select a spot in the center service fee will generate a one-year subscription to the Hereford of the ear and clean thoroughly with a cloth and rubbing World magazine (except in the case of a junior membership). alcohol. Avoid placing the tattoo over one of the ribs of the ear This fee is used to offset the costs of several under-funded but rather place the tattoo between the ribs of the ear. Place the services offered active registry accounts. ear between the jaws of the pliers with the numbers or letters G. Membership herd designation on the inside of the ear. Close the pliers quickly and firmly and The Association has two different tiers or levels that members then release. Use a finger or toothbrush to smear ink over the can participate in when registering and transferring Hereford punctures made by the tattoo and rub thoroughly until ink is cattle. The mechanisms for billing of services and services worked into each of the holes. Make a written record of the available are different between each of the tiers; therefore, each marks placed in the ear. It is strongly advised that breeders place 2017 Hereford Handbook / 25 AHA Rules and Regulations continued the tattoo in both ears to enhance the chances that a complete Rule 10. TATTOO: Calves must be tattooed before application tattoo identity can be established. for registry is made. Each breeder may devise his own plan or Herd Book of the American Hereford Association system of tattoo identification using either numbers or letters or a combination of both. Any marks other than numbers or letters, Rule 1. OFFICIAL RECORD: The official record of the however, are not permitted — meaning brand marks, symbols, Association shall be the American Hereford Record. Such record etc. cannot be used. Duplication of tattoos within your herd is shall be maintained in the AHA office. strongly discouraged as tattoos are frequently used by breeders Rule 2. HERD BOOK: Entries in the American Hereford as a primary form of identification. Duplication can lead to Record shall contain the registration number, name, sex, tattoo, much confusion for breeder and the Association office alike. date of birth, name and registry number of the sire and dam The tattoo in one ear shall be limited to a maximum of and the name of the breeder. eight characters. If the tattoo should become illegible, the same marking shall be placed in a different area of the ear. No SECTION III: REGISTRATIONS attempt shall be made to alter or over-imprint the old tattoo. Rule 1. PRIVILEGES OF REGISTRATION: Applications for The Association must be notified when an animal is re-tattooed. entry will only be accepted from members. Non-members must Rule 11. NAMING HEREFORDS: It is the responsibility of become members in order to register an animal. the owner to select names for his cattle. The name must not be Rule 2. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for entry in the American more than 30 spaces long, counting spaces between words. For Hereford Record, an animal must be the offspring of registered example, PRINCE DOMINO ADVANCE JUNO 133 is exactly 30 parents, both of which have been previously recorded in the spaces long. Brands, symbols and commas cannot be used. Avoid American Hereford Record. Both horned and polled Herefords duplicating names as no two Herefords should be named the are eligible for entry into the record. same. It is the breeder’s responsibility to avoid using names and Herefords registered in other associations (members of prefixes that are being used by other breeders. Names should be the World Hereford Council) can be entered in the American appropriate for the gender of the animal, and it is recommended Hereford Record, thereby making their offspring eligible that names reflect the line of breeding where possible. Embryo for registration. transfer calves will carry the designation embryo transfer (ET) at the end of their name, accounting for three spaces. Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR ENTRY: Application for entry The Association reserves the right to change the name should be made on the official application form (FORM 1) or assigned to an animal on an application for registry if the name through an official AHA approved electronic software system. submitted is deemed to be inappropriate. Rule 4. AGE OF SIRE: There is no minimum or maximum Rule 12. CHANGING NAMES: The name of a Hereford may age specified for a Hereford sire or his progeny to be eligible be changed, provided the animal has no registered offspring. for entry. However, applications indicating the sire was less The name may be changed only once in the lifetime of an than nine months of age at time of service will be questioned animal. All owners must agree to the name change in the case for accuracy. of a partnership owned animal. Letters must be submitted from Rule 5. AGE OF DAM: There is no minimum or maximum age the first and all current owners requesting the change of name specified for a Hereford dam or her progeny to be eligible for along with the certificate and required fee. entry. However, applications indicating that the dam was less Rule 13. JOINT OWNERSHIP (BREEDING INTEREST): than nine months of age time of conception will be questioned No application for registration or transfer of an animal which for accuracy. shows more than four owners shall be accepted for entry in the Rule 6. 283-DAY RULE: A calf born less than 283 days after the American Hereford Record. birth of its dam’s previous calf will be questioned. The breeder Rule 14. DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES: If original certificates must then provide an explanation for the early delivery and a are lost or destroyed, the owner may secure duplicates from ruling will be made as to whether the entry will be allowed. the Association by providing the sex, registry number and Rule 7. 21-DAY RULE: Females exposed to one bull must not be tattoo of each animal. If the registry number is not available, exposed to another bull in less than 21 days after such exposure. the registration number of the dam, name of the person who Avoiding double or multiple exposures will help provide positive registered the animal, and the sex, age and tattoo of the animal identification of the service sire. Exposure to a second bull in in question must be provided. less than 21 days might mean the correct service sire cannot be The fee for duplicate certificates for member and non- positively identified, requiring DNA typing of both sires, the members is available from the AHA Records Department. dam and the calf. Rule 15. CORRECTION OF CERTIFICATES: It is recognized Rule 8. DNA TYPING: that occasionally errors are committed in registering cattle, and • All Hereford bulls born after Jan. 1, 2011, are required to these should be corrected. If an error is discovered, it should be DNA typed at the official AHA DNA laboratory before be reported to the Association immediately and the incorrect their progeny can be registered. certificate returned with a letter of explanation. • Whenever the eligibility for registration of any animal is in Corrections are made without charge if done within six doubt because of uncertain or unknown parentage, DNA months of the issue date or if the Association made the error. typing by the Association shall be required. The fee for making corrections after the six-month period is available from the AHA Records Department. Rule 9. MULTIPLE BIRTH: Twins or other multiple birth calves are eligible for registration. The application for registry, Rule 16. ARTIFICIAL SERVICE: Calves may be registered that however, should specify such at birth. were produced through artificial insemination (AI) provided they comply with the rules governing AI as discussed in SECTION V: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION.

26 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Rule 17. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMBRYO TRANSPLANT CALVES: section for the procedures for recording imported cattle or Registration of offspring resulting from Embryo Transplant semen interests in bulls from another country. (ET) shall be made on an Application for Registration (Form 1). Rule 20. REGISTRATION OF HEREFORDS OVER TWO Certificates issued shall be designated by ET following the name YEARS OF AGE: Application for registration of an animal of the calf. The name must be no longer than 30 characters long received by the Association after two years from the date of birth including the ET designation. shall be considered for registration only when accompanied by Registry of offspring resulting from ET may be implemented a written statement from the applicant setting forth the reason only after the following steps have been taken: application was not submitted within the generally accepted • DNA profile of sire and donor dam must be recorded registration period. These applications and required fees must with the Association. DNA profile kits are available from be approved by the Board of Directors. the Association. The names and registry numbers of the animals to be tissue sampled must be supplied. Rule 21. REGISTRATION FOR THE ESTATE OF A • Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service must accompany the DECEASED PERSON: In the event of the death of one who application for each calf when the sire is not in the same normally would apply for registration of cattle, the Association recorded ownership as the donor dam. requires there shall be filed in its office all documents necessary to prove the person requesting registration is legally authorized Rule 17A. NEW EMBRYO TRANSFER POLICY: to do so. For ET calves there will no longer be an ET certificate required for registration. The new requirement for registering an ET calf Rule 22. REGISTRATION BY AFFIDAVIT: In case of neglect will be the reporting of the recovery date of the embryo at the or refusal by the seller to register a calf sold at side of dam, time of registry. ET calves will be charged an additional $10 per registration may be approved by the Board of Directors on the head over and above the normal registry rate. basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the claim. Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of a sale and Rule 18. LEASING HEREFORDS: Herefords may be leased, payment in full of the purchase price and evidence of whether provided a statement of lease is on file with the Association. If the dam’s breeding was natural or artificial. a lease statement is on file listing each animal being leased by name and registration number, the lessee can register calves Rule 23. REGISTRATION ACCURACY: Accurately kept sired by the bulls or produced by the cows as if he were the private records are essential, and in any case where an actual owner, provided there are no more than three owners application is regarded as questionable, the burden of the proof already listed. with regard to same shall belong to the applicant, who must At the end of the lease period, unless extended, registration sustain his claims by a preponderance of evidence. privileges revert back to the recorded owner. Whenever the accuracy of data contained in an application to In order to make this process more efficient and less register an animal is challenged, the matter may be referred to confusing, the Association will adopt the following policies the Board of Directors for investigation. regarding leasing Hereford cattle. Rule 24. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s • The required information needed by the Association for registration has been obtained through misrepresentation leasing animals will be communicated using one consistent or fraud, or if the date of birth, tattoo number, sire, dam or and common lease form to be used by all members wishing service information or any other fact regarding the animal has to participate in this type of practice. The lease form will been misrepresented, the Board of Directors or the Executive contain only the required information for the Association’s Committee of the Board may take such actions and impose such needs and is to be used expressly for that intent. The lease sanctions as it deems necessary. form should not be construed as a binding agreement between the lessor and lessee. The Association shall in no SECTION IV: TRANSFER OF REGISTRATIONS way be involved in or assume liability for the lease, terms Rule 1. RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the seller of of the lease of registered Herefords, or the passage of legal registered Herefords to execute properly the official transfer of rights thereto. ownership to the buyer. Every change of ownership of an animal • All lease periods must include a beginning and ending used for breeding purposes must be recorded by official transfer date; no open-ended leases will be accepted. on the American Hereford Record. • All animals involved in the lease shall be included on the No entry on the face of the certificate of registry shall lease form(s) by their registration number and name. be made except in the office of the Association and any • The lease form must be submitted by the lessor with his/ unauthorized entry shall render a certificate null and void, her signature. subject to issuance of a replacement certificate at an • Should the lessor and lessee agree to extend the additional fee. lease, documented notification will be required in the Association’s office should the birth dates of any calves Rule 2. IDENTIFICATION: It shall be the duty of the seller, being registered out of sire or dams involved in the lease before offering a registered Hereford for sale or applying for not coincide with the time period of the lease. transfer, to verify that the animal carries legible tattoo marks • If the lessor or lessee wishes to lease additional or different matching those entered on its certificate. animals, then an additional lease form(s) should be Rule 3. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER: Application for completed with all required information and submitted by transfer shall be made either electronically through AHA’s the lessor. online service or in hard copy form on the reverse side of the Rule 19. IMPORTED HEREFORDS: Herefords imported from registration certificate and signed by the seller or an authorized another country must be recorded in the American Hereford agent. The application should be legibly completed and must Record if their calves are to be registered. specify name and location of the buyer and date of delivery. For Registration of imported cattle must be accomplished within bred females, service information is also required. one year from the date of purchase of imported cattle. See 2017 Hereford Handbook / 27 AHA Rules and Regulations continued Rule 4. COWS WITH CALF AT SIDE: When a cow is presentation, to the Association, of the Registry Certificate transferred with a calf at side, the calf must first be registered covering the cattle and purporting to be signed with the name to the individual, partnership or corporation in whose name in which the Registry Certificate is issued. Due to the large the cow was registered on the date of birth of the calf. A number of transfers, it is impractical for the Association to separate transfer of the calf is then required to the new owner. verify signatures or require proof that the person signing the This is often referred to as a “transfer on entry.” (See backside Registry Certificate and requesting change or transfer is in fact of registration application.) authorized to do so. Accordingly, a Registry Certificate should be kept in a safe place to insure against its falling into the Rule 5. CALF TRANSFERRED AT TIME OF hands of an unauthorized person who could then cause change REGISTRATION: As described above, a calf must first be or transfer of registration on the Association’s books and the registered in the membership name of the dam’s owner at issuance of a new Registry Certificate. the time of birth. Then a separate transfer to the new owner If the Association receives conflicting instructions regarding is required. any change or transfer of registration, the Association will, Rule 6. TRANSFER BY AFFIDAVIT: In the event of neglect or unless restrained by appropriate court order, honor the request refusal by the seller to apply for transfer of registration, transfer of the person presenting the appropriate Registry Certificate. may be recorded if approved by a majority of the Board of Directors on the basis of the facts furnished to substantiate the SECTION V: ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION claim. Each affidavit must be accompanied by proof of sale and Rule 1. DNA PROFILING: All bulls used in an artificial payment in full of the purchase price of the animal. insemination program must be DNA profiled and a record Rule 7. TRANSFERS CONSIGNED TO PUBLIC SALE: Sale of their DNA profile must be filed with the Association managers or their representatives may fill in the buyer’s name before calves sired artificially by such bulls shall be eligible on the application for transfer of animals consigned to public for registration or before Non-Owner AI Certificates may be sales, and if authorized by the consignor, sign such transfers purchased. The official policy of the Association is to use DNA in his stead. Such applications must indicate the name of the only for parentage verification as of December 2002. sale manager or agent representing the consignor. Applications Rule 2. AI BULL PERMIT: The breeder using a bull for executed under this rule are subject to Rule 12 of this section. artificial breeding purposes must have received an AI bull Rule 8. TRANSFER FROM THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED permit issued by the Association. The Association must have on PERSON: In the event of the death of the owner of Hereford file a DNA profile report for the bull and his parents before the cattle, the Association requires that there should be filed in AI bull permit will be issued. its office, documents showing the person requesting transfer Rule 3. DEATH OF BULLS: Calves conceived after the death of is legally authorized and entitled to request such transfer. a bull shall be eligible for registration under the same conditions Applications executed under this rule are also subject to Rule 13 and provisions governing the eligibility of calves conceived by AI. of this section. The Association may request that calves sired by deceased bulls Rule 9. TRANSFER OF EXPORTED ANIMALS: Application be parentage verified. Ownership of a deceased bull may be for transfer of an animal exported to another country shall be transferred if they are AI permitted. made with a regular Transfer Application. Rule 4. LABELING OF SEMEN: Semen must be properly Rule 10. RESPONSIBILITY OF LEGAL TITLE: A transfer identified by name and registration number of the bull and of registration on the records of the American Hereford the date of collection. Unlabeled or mislabeled semen should Association is not to be construed as the conveyance of legal title not be used to produce calves for registration in the American by the Association. The Association shall in no way be involved Hereford Record. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of in or assume liability for the purchase, sale or terms of the sale record or each co-owner of record of a bull used artificially to of registered Herefords or the passage of legal title thereto. require each person or organization collecting, processing and freezing semen to identify the semen before freezing. Rule 11. JOINTLY OWNED ANIMALS: No animal shall be transferred to more than four owners of record at any one time. Rule 5. WITHIN HERD USE: No Non-Owner AI Certificates A “syndicate” or similar type entity consisting of one or more of Service are required to register the resulting offspring when individuals, firms, etc. may be listed as one or more of the four both cow and bull are in the same recorded ownership. When designated owners of record. the cow and bull are not in the same recorded ownership, Rule 6 below applies. Rule 12. MISREPRESENTATION OR FRAUD: If an animal’s registration has been transferred through misrepresentation Rule 6. OUT-OF-HERD CALVES BY NON-OWNED SIRES: or fraud, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee All sires used in AI service must be DNA profiled. Bulls that are of the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions DNA profiled after January 1, 1986, must also have both parents’ as it deems appropriate as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws, DNA profiles on file with AHA to qualify for Non-Owner including, without limitation, suspension of the animal’s AI Certificates. A DNA profile may be obtained by sending registration and any registrations of descendants of such animal the appropriate hair samples to AHA’s official DNA lab for and refusals of the Association to receive subsequent application processing. DNA profiles from eligible animals, which originate of any kind from any person implicated in the misrepresentation in the official DNA lab of other Hereford associations, will be or fraud. accepted for processing by AHA. Those sires for which a parent is not available for DNA profiling may only be used for AI service Rule 13. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: A certificate of in the herds of the recorded owners, unless such bulls qualify for registry does not establish legal ownership of cattle but simply analysis to provide a derived type for the dead parent. (Contact reflects the name in which cattle are registered on the books AHA for further information on this special ruling.) of the Association. The Association will usually make any The following requirements shall apply to register calves requested change or transfer of cattle registration upon the conceived artificially when the recorded owner of the female is

28 / 2017 Hereford Handbook not the recorded owner or one of the recorded owners of the “Breeding Share Agreement,” they can be individually invoiced sire at the time of conception: for AI certificates when calves are registered. Option A: Rule 10. SEMEN DONATIONS TO COLLEGES AND • A bull may enter the Non-Owner AI Sire Program, which UNIVERSITIES: The Association will make donated AI allows the owner(s) of a bull to sell semen without the need Certificates of Service available for use by colleges or universities of an AI certificate for registration of the offspring of the when a breeder makes a donation of semen from a qualified bull. Calves born on or after December 1, 2006, are eligible bull. The semen certificates will be issued to the college or for registry under this program. university at no cost to the breeder. The following rules must be • For a bull to be entered into this program, an agreement complied with: must be signed by all owners of the bull and kept on file at • The semen must be a donation to the college or university. the AHA. If the bull is owned by a syndicate, the owners • The breeder must apply for the donation certificates in the listed on the certificate will need to sign the agreement form of a letter to AHA indicating the institution to which along with the designated representative of the syndicate. the donation is made. • For a bull to be entered into this program, he must have an • The bull must qualify under the current rules for Non- AI permit issued (see Rule 2). Owner AI Certificates of Service. • There is a one-time fee of $250 to enter a bull into this • The certificates and semen must be used by the institution program. Once a bull is entered into the program, he will that received the donation. Applications for registry from not be allowed to switch back to the certificate program any other party will not be accepted. (Option B). • Upon approval by the Association, donated AI Certificates Option B: of Service will be issued directly to the college or university. • The breeder (recorded owner of the female at time of Rule 11. LIABILITY: The issuance of Non-Owner AI conception) must obtain a Non-Owner AI Certificate of Certificates of Service by the Association should in no way be Service for each calf to be recorded from the individual construed as guaranteeing conception or that the resulting calf or firm supplying the semen and such certificates must shall be eligible for registration. There shall be no refunding of accompany the application for registration of the resulting fees paid to the Association for these certificates. offspring. • The recorded owner of the bull from which the semen was SECTION VI: IMPORTING OF REGISTERED HEREFORDS sold is obligated to supply the number of Non-Owner AI Rule 1. EXPORT CERTIFICATE: Registration of an animal Certificates of Service contracted for at the time the semen originally recorded in the Herd Book of a member of the World was purchased. Hereford Council shall be accepted only if a registry certificate • Non-Owner AI Certificates of Service may be obtained is issued by the recognized registry organization of the country from the Association by active members of the Association of origin. who are the recorded owner or co-owners of the bull at a fee established by the Board of Directors. It is the Rule 2. APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION: Registration responsibility of the owner of the dam at the time of may be applied for within one year by the breeder importing service to complete the Non-Owner AI Certificate of an animal originally recorded in the Herd Book of another Service. member of the World Hereford Council and whose name appears as purchaser on the export certificate. The registry fee Rule 7. LIMITATIONS: The Board may cancel the Non-Owner must accompany the request for registration. AI Permit for any bull which has been scientifically documented as being a carrier of a deleterious gene which produces an Rule 3. REGISTRATION OF CALVES IMPORTED IN DAM: economically important genetic defect in his calves. If a cow was bred prior to importation and a record of service does not appear on the export certificate, the owner of the sire Rule 8. LIMITATIONS: The Board may restrict or limit the on the date of service must certify to the particulars of service number of Non-Owner AI Certificates for an individual bull through the recognized registry organization of the country if, in the judgement of the Board and based on scientific of origin. information, such bull is being used so excessively as to cause When the imported cow was bred by artificial insemination, irreparable damage to the breed’s genetic base. there must be on file with the recognized registry organization Rule 9. NON-OWNER SEMEN CERTIFICATE ALLOCATION in the county of origin a blood type or DNA profile of the FOR MULTI-OWNER SIRES: To obtain AI Certificates from service sire. a multi-owned sire, one must be a recorded owner or co-owner When the imported dam was bred artificially by a bull of the sire. Certificates will be issued on request to any recorded owned by a breeder in the U.S. and where no semen interest is owner. Contractual agreements regarding certificate privileges owned by the breeder in the exporting country, a Non-Owner among multi-owners are the responsibility of those owners. AI Certificate of Service must accompany the application for In the instance where a recorded owner of the sire is a registry of the resulting progeny. multi-owner group, it is the responsibility of the owner group’s Rule 4. REGISTRATION OF CALVES IMPORTED AT designated spokesman to handle the distribution of non-owner SIDE: Registration of a calf imported at side of its dam shall be AI semen certificates. Individual members of the multi-owner accepted only if the calf is also registered in the same recognized group, not otherwise recorded as one of the four recorded registry organization and a registry certificate has been received owners of record of the sire, will be required to secure Non- by the American Hereford Association (AHA). Owner AI Certificates of Service from a recorded owner in order to register offspring of the sire from their recorded dams. Rule 5. SEMEN INTEREST IN A BULL DOMICILED IN A The American Hereford Association (AHA) will provide a FOREIGN COUNTRY: To use semen or to sell Non-Owner service whereby an AHA member can participate in a “Breeding AI Certificates of Service, the bull must be recorded in the Share Agreement” for bulls. When members participate in a American Hereford Record by a member (either a member

2017 Hereford Handbook / 29 AHA Rules and Regulations continued residing in the U.S. or non-resident dues paying member) of the animal, at the owner’s cost, to provide a DNA sample for American Hereford Association. All DNA profile rules apply. such animal to the Association’s designated laboratory and to provide a DNA profile to the Association from the Association’s Rule 6. REGISTRATION OF CALVES RESULTING FROM designated laboratory. EGGS IMPORTED FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY will At any Hereford competition, the owner of any animal that require a DNA profile match of the subject animal, the sire and wins such competition shall, promptly after the announcement the dam on file with the Association. that such animal has won such competition, permit the Association to secure a DNA sample from such animal. SECTION VII: DNA PROFILING Rule 1. DNA PROFILING: Over a period of years a vast C. If, at any time, the Association is in possession of two (2) or amount of technical information has become available and more DNA profiles allegedly from the same animal that do not DNA profiling is now a useful tool for Association members. match, including the winner in any Hereford competition, the DNA has been proven to be more accurate than blood type Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may require in proving parentage. the Executive Vice President to undertake such investigation Applying for the DNA profile of an animal requires a request as the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee deems to AHA for a DNA profile kit for each animal to be tested. The appropriate, and, upon the conclusion of such investigation, request must include the name and registry number of the the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee may take animal to be tested. such actions and impose such sanctions as it deems appropriate The kit will contain all the necessary instructions for securing as provided in Article XI of the Bylaws, including without a hair sample and the shipping instructions to send the sample limitation the forfeiture of any prizes including any monetary to the designated AHA laboratory. Hair is the tissue sample of awards or ribbons awarded to such animal at such competition, choice for the DNA profile. When pulling hair, it is best to pull the suspension of the registration of the animal in question, the at least 80 hairs from a clean area above the switch. The hair suspension of the owner’s membership or the revocation of the must have a visible follicle attached at the base of the root in owner’s membership. order to produce enough DNA for validation. Any such investigation may include requiring any owner to permit the Association to secure another DNA sample from Rule 2. AI SIRES: The rules of the Association require all sires such animal. of calves conceived artificially to be DNA profiled before their calves are eligible for registration. It is wise to have all herd bulls Rule 5. REFUSAL: If the owner of record shall refuse hair sampled early in life to make sure that the semen can be reasonable opportunity to the Association or its designated used after their death. agents to secure DNA samples as set forth in Rule 3 of this Section, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee of Rule 3. DNA PARENTAGE VERIFICATION OF AI AND ET the Board may take such actions and impose such sanctions as BORN CALVES: it deems appropriate as provided in Article IX of the Bylaws, Starting December 1, 2006, the AHA will parentage verify every including without limitation the suspension of the registration of 250th calf registered with a service type of artificial insemination the animal in question. (AI) or Embryo Transfer (ET). If a calf is selected for verification under this program, the registration of the calf will be held Rule 6. NON-REGISTERED ANIMALS: The Association until the parentage verification is complete. If the calf is from may collect and maintain DNA profiles on animals other a mating of an AI sire and its dam is not available for sampling, than registered animals. The Association may, from time to the next calf registered will be selected without interruption time, compare the DNA profiles of registered animals and the of registration. The AHA will assume the DNA lab cost of DNA profiles of animals with respect to which applications for parentage verification of the calf and DNA profile work on the registration have been submitted with the DNA profiles of non- dam (if required). registered animals. The Association may deny registration to, or revoke the registration of, any animal based on this comparison. Rule 4. ALL ANIMALS: A. The Association may require that any animal which has been SECTION VIII: RULES REGARDING CLONES registered by the Association be subjected to a DNA profile test Rule 1. ONLY REPLICATION CELL-CLONED animals to verify breed purity and accuracy of the recorded parentage. shall be eligible for registration. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors or the Executive Vice President may require Rule 2. THE CELL DONOR animal must be that a DNA profile be made, by such agencies as it or he may DNA-marker typed. designate, of any Hereford animal which has been alleged to Rule 3. THE BREEDER of the cell-donor animal must be have been incorrectly recorded or for any animal for which identified as the breeder of the cell-cloned offspring. tissue analysis is deemed advisable. It shall be the duty of the owner of record of any animal in Rule 4. THE OWNER OF RECORD of the cell-donor, on the question and the owner of record of the purported sire and date of biopsy removal, will be identified as the first owner, dam to afford the Association or its representatives reasonable unless the calf is the result of a pregnant recipient, purchased opportunity to secure DNA samples from the animals involved embryo — fresh or frozen — in which case the purchaser may in the investigation. be identified as the first owner. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors is Rule 5. DNA MARKER typing of the cell-cloned animal, or empowered to determine who shall pay the costs of any recipient dams, may be required by the Association. investigation, including laboratory fees assessed under the provisions of this rule. Rule 6. CALVES CONCEIVED AFTER DEATH of cell- donor animals shall be eligible for registration under the same B. Prior to the filing of an entry application for any animal conditions and provisions governing the eligibility of calves prior with respect to which a DNA profile is not on file with the to the death of said animal. Association, the Association may require the owner of said

30 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Rule 7. REGISTRATION OF CELL-CLONED transplants determining if sufficient evidence exists to establish a definite shall be made on a special form, provided by the Association, cause of a particular physical abnormality. All AHA members at the regular fee, plus an additional fee as determined by the shall cooperate fully in any investigation necessary to such Board of Directors. determination. The genetic consultant will advise the Board of diagnostic criteria for established genetic diseases and will Rule 8. REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES issued for cell- evaluate evidence to determine if diagnostic criteria are met. Dr. cloned transplants shall be so designated. The registration Steffen will perform these evaluations as a pathologist for the number of the anima, which is being cell-cloned shall also be Nebraska University Diagnostic Center. stated on the registration certificate. C. Notification to Owners of Affected Animals and Owners of Rule 9. NOTHING SET FORTH herein should be construed Parents of Affected Animals as an indication that the Association takes any position as to Once a physical abnormality has been confirmed and parentage the ownership rights, if any, of retained cell material. That is has been verified, all owners of record of the abnormal animal a separate matter reserved for discussion and/or negotiation and owners of record of the parents of the abnormal animal will between the buyer and seller. receive the following information from the AHA: Rule 10. INITIAL BREEDING VALUES – EXPECTED • A description of the physical abnormality in question. PROGENY DIFFERENCES (EPDs) generated from National • The recorded sire and dam of the abnormal animal. Cattle Evaluation for a cloned animal shall be the same values • Whether as a preliminary matter the abnormality appears as the cell-donor animal. All data of future progeny from a to be genetic in origin. cloned animal will be pooled with the cell-donor progeny data • If the abnormality appears to be genetic, what steps are for genetic evaluation. planned to determine whether the parents of the abnormal animal are carriers of the physical abnormality. SECTION IX: GENETIC DEFECT POLICY D. Notification to AHA Membership Procedures for collecting abnormality data and reporting the Upon confirmation that an AHA-registered animal has information to the AHA membership: produced a sufficient number of abnormal progeny (at least two Physical and functional abnormalities are present in all breeds confirmed, parent-identified cases or a single positive DNA test of cattle. In order to monitor abnormalities in Hereford cattle, — see Section E), the AHA will immediately notify by certified the American Hereford Association requests the collection mail the owners of record of the confirmed carrier of the AHA’s of abnormality information from AHA members on a intent to designate their animal as a confirmed carrier of a voluntary basis. genetic defect. Such designation will become final 30 days after Specialist, Dr. David Steffen, veterinarian for the University mailing of the certified letters. of Nebraska Veterinary and Biomedical Science Department, Any AHA member who may be aggrieved by the AHA’s has worked closely with many breeds in the area of genetic proposed designation of a particular animal as a confirmed abnormalities. The AHA will be working with him to diagnose carrier of a genetic defect may file a complaint with the abnormalities as being genetic or non-genetic in origin. AHA Executive Committee at any time prior to the time the Not all abnormalities are genetic in origin. Some defects designation becomes final. The filing of such a complaint will can be attributed to sickness or nutrition. Dr. Steffen works to stay the confirmed carrier designation until the completion of determine the root cause of the defect. the Executive Committee proceedings and, if necessary, any further proceedings before an arbitrator or the AHA Board. A All AHA members are invited to read the procedures for finding of no probable cause by the Executive Committee shall reporting genetic abnormalities. operate to make the confirmed carrier designation final. A. Reporting Physical Abnormalities to AHA An animal that has been designated as a confirmed carrier Any AHA member who becomes aware of a possible physical of a genetic abnormality shall be placed on a confirmed carrier or functional abnormality in an AHA-registered animal shall list, which will be printed as scheduled in the Hereford World and immediately notify the AHA Director of Breed Improvement at which will be available upon request. Animals born before Jan. 816 -842-3757. 1, 1975, will not be included in the list. Upon receiving notification of a possible physical functional If an animal is determined to be a confirmed carrier of a abnormality, the AHA Records Department will take the specific genetic abnormality, the AHA shall add a special code to following steps to confirm the abnormality and determine if it is the animal’s registration to indicate this fact. genetic in origin: The AHA will not give notice of confirmed or suspected • Provide the member with an abnormality report form, genetic abnormalities to any AHA member or to any owners of which the member shall promptly complete and return to related AHA-registered animals except as specifically set out in the AHA: these rules. Any other notification is the sole responsibility of the • Provide the member with instructions for collecting and owner(s) of the confirmed or suspected carrier parent. submitting for analysis as deemed appropriate blood and tissue samples from the animal in question. E. DNA Genetic Abnormality Testing The reporting member shall promptly comply with all AHA In the case the AHA identifies a gene marker test for a genetic instructions regarding the gathering and submission of tissue abnormality, animals may be tested to determine carrier status and blood samples. by an AHA approved laboratory. If breeders wish to officially confirm an animal free of a genetic abnormality and designate it B. AHA Genetic Consultant as such on the animal’s pedigree, then the following guidelines The AHA will refer confirmed physical abnormalities to must be met: a genetic consultant for analysis. The genetic consultant • The breeder must request the DNA test kit from the AHA shall be chosen by the AHA Board. Currently the genetic Records Department. consultant is David Steffen, DVM PhD, from the University • The results of the test must be returned directly to AHA of Nebraska. The AHA genetic consultant is responsible for from the official lab.

2017 Hereford Handbook / 31 AHA Rules and Regulations continued F. Classification of Genetic Abnormalities Dermoid (feather eyes) The AHA currently recognizes the following physical – Symptoms: Skin-like masses of tissue occur on the eye or abnormalities that have been confirmed by its genetic consultant eyelid. Animals may become partially or completely blind. to be genetic in origin under certain circumstances: Polygenic inheritance. – Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos or biopsy • CLASS I (LETHAL) Snorter Dwarfism Alopecia/Anemia, Dyserythropoiesis Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema) – Symptoms: Short, curly hair, hair loss on neck and Internal Hydrocephalus shoulder. Progressive generalized hair loss. White areas Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) appear dirty and calves are anemic. – Confirmation: Blood test for anemia plus skin biopsy • CLASS II (NON-LETHAL) Hypotrichosis Color Dilutor Dermoid – Symptoms: Carrier Hereford bulls or females when Alopecia/Dyserythropoiesis mated to black cattle can produce offspring with a haircoat Color Dilutor that is gray, smokey or chocolate color. – Confirmation: Clinical diagnosis with photos G. Description of Defects • CLASS I (LETHAL) H. Lethal vs. Non-Lethal Snorter Dwarfism A lethal genetic abnormality is a genetic abnormality which – Symptoms: Undersized, short-legged, short-bodied animal, usually results in death of the animal or production of the usually potbellied with noisy breathing. Several different animal is significantly impaired causing major economic loss. types include a broad-headed, bulging forehead and a long- Non-lethal abnormalities do not cause death, nor do they and mature-headed kind. X-ray of 10-day-old dwarfs may significantly affect production or commercial profitability. Non- show abnormal lumbar vertebrae. Most cases are simple lethals may, however, cause economic loss to seedstock producers. autosomal recessive; some forms are incomplete dominance. I. Breeding to Avoid Abnormalities – Confirmation: Pathologic exam Breeders that may have a problem with a simple recessive Maple Syrup Urine Disease (Neuraxial Edema) abnormality can make use of available DNA-based diagnostic tests – Symptoms: Calves will be of normal size at birth. May or implement mating systems designed to reduce the frequency not be able to get up or lift head. A sudden touch or loud of the abnormal gene in their herds and the breed. Where a noise may cause a vigorous extension of the legs and neck. DNA-based test is available, breeders can directly test animals for Contraction (muscle spasms) may last one or two minutes the presence of a specific mutation causing the disease. Animals and can be made to reappear. Simple autosomal recessive. confirmed to be carriers should be used cautiously, and serious – Confirmation: Histopath of nervous tissue or consideration should be given to their removal from the seedstock biochemical test breeding herd. However, breeders should guard against carelessly throwing away good genetics because a sire or dam is a carrier Internal Hydrocephalus (water head) unless that animal’s good characteristics remain available in – Symptoms: Excess fluid is present in the brain which may the breed from another source. In the absence of a DNA-based result in a bulging forehead. Calves are usually born dead test, mating systems should rely on the use of bulls known not or die shortly after birth. Some cases may be environmental. to have produced affected calves. Sons of carrier animals can be Needs careful diagnosis. Simple autosomal recessive. used if they have been tested free of the abnormality through – Confirmation: Gross pathologic exam a series of special test matings. Mating a bull to seven affected Idiopathic Epilepsy (IE) females, 17 carrier cows or 35 of his own daughters with no – Symptoms: Age of onset (occurrence of the first seizure) abnormal offspring provides three ways to test for the presence of can be variable, ranging from birth to several months a recessive gene. With specific regard to non-lethal abnormalities, of age. Occurrence and persistence of seizures may be each breeder must assess the potential economic impact the influenced by environmental stressors such as temperature abnormality may have on his operation. extremes (e.g., extreme cold during calving) or increased J. Predicted Outcome of Certain Matings Using Hypotrichosis physical activity (e.g., processing at vaccination or as an Example weaning). Upon initial onset of seizure episodes individuals Hypotrichosis (non-lethal) results from homozygosity of a simple will typically lie on their side with all limbs extended autosomal recessive gene. This means that both parents must in a rigid state. Manual flexing of the limbs is possible, possess the hypotrichosis gene in order to produce an affected but return to the extended position occurs after release. calf. Approximately 25% of the calves resulting from the mating Seizure episodes may last from several minutes to more of two carrier animals will be affected, while 50% will be normal than an hour. Autosomal recessive. appearing but carriers of hypotrichosis, and the remaining – No anatomic abnormalities or histologic lesions detected. 25% will be normal and non-carriers. Possible matings and the – Confirmation: AHA approved expert predicted outcomes are shown in the table below: • CLASS II (NON-LETHAL) Hypotrichosis (hairlessness) Affected Unaffected Unaffected 1 – Symptoms: Partial to almost complete lack of hair. Matings Hypotrichosis Carrier Normal Affected calves are often born with very short, fine, hh × hh 100% 0% 0% kinky hair that may fall out leaving bare spots or areas hh × Hh 50% 50% 0% particularly susceptible to rubbing. The condition may hh × HH 0% 100% 0% vary in expression as the animal matures and is usually Hh × Hh 25% 50% 25% less noticeable in older animals. The haircoat color will Hh × HH 0% 50% 50% sometimes appear “frosted” or “silverish.” Tail switch may HH × HH 0% 0% 100% be underdeveloped. Simple autosomal recessive. 1hh-affected with hypotrichosis; Hh-carrier; HH-normal – Confirmation: Megatrichohyaline granule skin biopsy 32 / 2017 Hereford Handbook Visit Hereford Websites, Follow on Social Media

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