Summer 2015 THE FOLD
Official Journal of the Northwest Highland Cattle Association
` Northwest Highland Cattle Association Officers & Directors
VICE PRESIDENT/AHCA PRESIDENT SECRETARY/TREASURER REPRESENTATIVE-exp 2018 (Director-exp 2018) (Director-exp 2018) Bob Swalander Dale Hathaway Ian Schleh 4 Dunlap Road 1411 Huntley Road 17198 Dunbar Rd Elma, WA 98541 Bellingham, WA Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 482-4363 (360) 398-7098 360-424-4112
Director-exp 2017 Director exp-2016 Director-exp 2016 Naomi Ewing Mike Green David Larson 12306 Wide Hollow Road 32562 Danville Road PO Box 829 Yakima, WA 98908 Creswell, OR 77249 Husum, WA 98623 (509) 972-8040 (541) 895-3011 541-490-4064
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Inside this Issue
Northwest Officers and Directors 2
From the Editor's Desk 4
President's Message 5
Artificial Insemination Resources 6
Reprint: Hoof Trimming Resources 9
Thoughts on Highland Cattle Breeding 11
NWHCA Spring Meeting Minutes 14
Highland Cattle Marketplace (Classifieds) 16
The Fold—Official Journal of the Northwest Highland Cattle Association Cover Photo: submitted by Dale Hathaway of Spring Creek Highlands
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For ads and dues, make checks payable to NWHCA and send to: SECRETARY/TREASURER: Ian Schleh 17198 Dunbar Rd Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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From the Editor's Desk
Greetings all! My summer so far has consisted of lots of gardening, work, and of course enjoying the antics of baby calves. I used only AI last year, and have calves from Thorbardin’s Gandolf on the ground. I’m waiting on my last calf, which will be from TBR Koch. Using AI means that I’ve scheduled my tech to come out and sync the cows for breeding next week, and I’m very thankful that my AI tech has done such a good job of getting my cows bred.
I’m reposting the following paragraphs from the spring issue, because I really haven’t heard anything from members. If this newsletter is to be useful, I can’t be the sole content generator. Please consider submitting an experience, some questions, photos, whatever you have to share. If each member sends one item in, we’ll have several years’ worth of Fold content, and I guarantee it will be a lot more interesting than if I write everything by myself!
Recently I’ve had some discussions with various NHWCA members about membership benefits. I’m curious to know what others think: What benefits does NWHCA membership offer you? For myself, having an online presence (contact information and farm profile) on a site that also has Highland Cattle information and resources is valuable, as is the unlimited advertising. For $35/year, that seems like a good deal if you have livestock or beef to market. For others, the fellowship and networking opportunities are what makes membership worth it. And what about the Fold? What do you like about it? What would you like to see in it?
Speaking of the Fold, somehow I got myself elected webmaster and Fold editor. If I can do both these jobs, surely you all can contribute! The magazine is only as good as its content. Please send in any anecdotes or information you would like to share. A few specific requests:
Photos/plans/dimensions for Highland chutes/handling facilities Photos of your cattle Any description or discussion of how you keep/manage/use data in your breeding program
-Bonnie McLarty
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President's Message
I’ve been elected once again to serve as your NWHCA president for 2015/16. Part of my duties included with this responsibility is to write a paragraph or two for the Fold having to do with upcoming issues, words of wisdom, etc. in regards to the Highland cattle world in the Northwest.
One of the “hottest” (sorry) topics this spring is the weather. Hot and dry. Seems like we’re a month or so ahead of our normal NW weather. One of my haylage providers called me in May and said he had my first cutting available. First time that’s ever happened. For those of you that don’t have the equipment to irrigate your pastures it could be an early beginning to our fall/winter feeding season. I see dried up lawns and pastures beginning to brown up here in Whatcom County already. That normally happens in August.
The annual NWHCA spring meeting was hosted by Ralph and Sharon Dobson of Arlington, WA. I’d like to thank Ralph and Sharon again for their hospitality and the effort that was required to put together a great and informative day. Among the many discussions and presentations that took place, in particular, was the “lower attendance numbers” that we’ve seen for the last couple of yearly meetings and how we can improve. During the Director’s meeting one of the Directors suggested that we reach out to each of our members. We would divide the NW district into five regions. Each of the Directors would be responsible for a particular region. They should contact each breeder by phone, Email, farm visit or whichever way works. We are seeking feedback that we can use to better the organization. We will ask questions such as:
- Are you frustrated with the direction the Association is headed?
- Do you wish the association would focus more on a particular issue?
- Do you think the Association’s focus is too much on showing our Highlands rather than other things such as beef issues?
For example, feedback we've received from a couple of breeders in Oregon that aren't interested in the show circuit but are big into raising, promoting and selling Highland beef. They both would like to see a co-op formed of Association members that raise Highlands for the beef market. This may allow the members to provide the volume of beef required to enter the 'restaurant market'. The average Highland breeder now-a-days does not
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- Would you like to get involved in the Association business but are not sure how to do that?
- Do you seek advice or information but are unsure which direction to go to receive it?
If you haven’t been contacted already, you should be soon.
And for our Facebook junkies there are two Facebook pages. One is “Highland Cattle Breeders Group”, which consists of hundreds of Highland enthusiasts from all over the world. Lots of stories regarding and pictures of Highlands are posted by the proud owners. There’s also quite a bit of information which can be gained when someone asks a question or passes on an experience. I think it’s a great tool. The other page is specific to the Northwest, the “Northwest Highland Cattle Association” group.
And finally, we’re quickly approaching the show season. If you’re unable to participate directly, make sure you get out to one the local fairs and support the breeders or lend a hand. Believe me, there’s lots of work to go around.
Enjoy your summer and be safe.
-Dale Hathaway
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Artificial Insemination Resources
By Bonnie McLarty, Blueberry Meadows Highlands
Artificial insemination has several benefits. For the small Hawkeye Breeders (Iowa) quoted me a price of $112 producer, it is cheaper to pay a tech than to keep a bull for shipping. Hawkeye Breeders has a quite a few year-round. It is also an easy way to introduce new different Highland Cattle breeders that store semen with genetics into your herd. You can use bulls from around them, including a few of Autumn Mist Farm’s bulls and the country and even from other countries, including semen from Angus Mackay’s imported Scottish bull. Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
The internet has made locating sources for AI straws easier than it has ever been. The trickiest part of I’ve listed “Pros” and “Cons” to ordering from each of these breeders. The “Pros” are what I think makes each ordering straws is you are purchasing sight-unseen. The visual evidence is limited to one or two small photos of of these breeders a smart choice to order from. The the bull and/or his progeny, and you end up relying on “Cons” are not bad, but are simply things to consider, as each of you will have different priorities, different the word of the breeder coupled with what you know of animals, and different reasons for using AI in your the animals in the bull’s pedigree. program. While most people in this breed are good, honest folks, they may not prioritize the same traits that you do or may see their bull through rose-tinted glasses. In the Breeders absence of breed EBD’s, the breeder’s reputation for I have purchased straws from Pat White of LEA-White consistent quality animals over the years counts for a lot. Farms, and I’ll likely buy from her again. The other thing which can be hard to find but is really Pros: Pat has semen from eight different bulls currently valuable is any hard data (weights, frame/udder scores, available, so she can compare them for you and will tell etc.). you straight what she likes and doesn’t like about each What follows is a list of Highland breeders, bulls, and bull. She breeds for production and has a long history storage facilities that I have collected in the past month with the breed so she’s knowledgeable. She also keeps while searching for semen to use on my own cows. I data and posts average birthweights for her bulls. No hope this is useful for at least some of you. minimum order. Visit leawhitefarms.com for more information.
Storage Facilities Cons: If you’re after really rare genetics, you may need Great Lakes Sires (Michigan) quoted me a price of $190 look elsewhere. These bulls are used around the for shipping. Pat White and Skyler Anderson have semen country, with good reason, so they are in quite a few pedigrees, though less in the Northwest than some other stored at this facility. Neither of them have a minimum number of straws to purchase, so you purchase a couple parts of the country. straws each from a variety of bulls and have a nice variety Bulls: DH Montgomery, Weather Hill Donald Ruadh, LEA to choose from when breeding your cows. I’ve received Raleigh, LEA Haaken, GOF Ralph, Pitcher Mountain semen shipped from Great Lakes Sires before, and the McTavish, Sunset Rebel Yell, Flatheads Glen Moray process was simple and speedy.
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Skyler Anderson is known for the repeated success of Autumn Mist Farm has a large selection of semen. I’ve his bulls at the National Western Stock Show. not personally talked to them, but Bob Swalander just ordered from them. Pros: Skyler has a handsome new black bull just collected. He’s fancy and already winning in shows, Pros: A huge selection of bulls, including international despite being a yearling. While Skyler only has semen animals and rare/old genetics. Likely to have something from 1 or 2 bulls for sale, bundling shipping with some you’re interested in. stuff from Pat’s allows you to get a nice variety of bulls in one shipment. If you want to use a black bull that will Cons: According to their website, Autumn Mist has semen stored at several locations, including Hawkeye grow and produce, this could be a great choice. Visit and their farm. This could make bundling straws from skyehighfarms.com for more information. different bulls impossible, or make shipping take longer, Cons: This bull has considerable ties to the Northwest, so so plan ahead. if your animals have DH Churchill, Reno of Firetrail, or LEA breeding, you’ll want to compare pedigrees and Bulls: Autumn Mist has a list of bulls on their website highlandcattlesemen.com, but for the most accurate and make a thoughtful decision about line-breeding depending on what qualities you’d like to double up on, up-to-date information, you’ll want to contact them etc. directly.
Bulls: Skye High Cornerstone, possibly other semen? I recently had an email exchange with Angus Mackay
regarding the Scottish bull he has stored semen from at I contacted Heather Bailey for her list of semen for sale. Hawkeye Breeders in Iowa. Here is what he had to say. If anyone is really interested, email me for the pictures Pros: Heather has a number of bulls collected that are he sent. Here’s his reply to my inquiry: not related to anything here in the Northwest. Her prices are also extremely reasonable—she has several really Dear Bonnie, nice bulls for $20-30/straw. This could be a great choice if you’re considering AI but don’t want to drop With regards to your inquiry. $100/straw on semen until you know if it’s going to work The bull Angus Mor is being used by my son Ewan for you, or if you want to outcross to unrelated animals. who is also the breeder. He runs what you might call Heather can be reached through Facebook or her email, a very extensive cattle operation in the Highlands of which is
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forty years she is as a producer quite outstanding from both a visual and a productive point of view, still going strong at sixteen years.
In this particular mating I was looking for a sire that would add a little more overall size whilst retaining and hopefully improving conformation. Having slaughtered several steers sired by Brogach of Craigowmill for our Highland beef business all of which were finished easily and killed out to a high specification this I thought was an ideal mating for Dossan Ruadh 13th, the result being Angus Mor.
With regards to the possible undesirable traits; Brogach’s temperament was not the best, not dangerous but quite hard to handle, having said this I never at any time had any problems with the many sons I fattened over the years.
Angus Mor will add to any herd of Highland cattle; scale, improved conformation, sound structure, along with outstanding breed character.
I hope this information will be of use.
Regards,
Angus Mackay
Please remember that this list is not exhaustive, it is simply a collection of reliable resources for semen that I put together for myself. If you have semen available that you’d like to advertise, send me the ad for the website and Fold.
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Reprint: Hoof Trimming Tips And Resources
By Sharon Howard, Possum Ridge Farm
Highland cattle are a tough crowd. Bred to withstand the reports that show cattle, especially bulls, need frequent hardships of the Scottish Highlands, they have developed trimming as well. heavy coats and fast-growing hooves in order to tolerate windy, cold temperatures and rocky, frozen ground. But Hoof trimmers will arrive with either a tilt chute or an upright chute. In the tilt variety, the cow is secured with what happens when you take an animal with fast-growing hooves and put it on our Northwest farms with soft soil straps under the belly, then the chute tilts almost 90 and rarely-frozen ground? Long hooves, broken toes, and degrees over so the legs are protruding out sideways. The legs are secured with straps, and the trimming begins. lameness, that’s what happens. With the upright chute, the cow remains standing while So what to do? Get acquainted with your local hoof each leg is pulled up, secured, and worked on one at a trimmer! As new Highland breeders it took us a while to time. Mike has a tilt chute, so once the cow in inside and figure out the need for hoof trimming and then to locate secured work proceeds quickly. a trimmer in our area. Mike Nichols, of Pacific Cascades Hoof Trimming from Hansville, WA, has become Highland cattle are a bit more of a challenge than most acquainted with our little herd over the past two years breeds to load into a chute, for the obvious reason of those big horns. Our cows have large, varying-shaped and visited us recently. upswept horns, but Owen, our bull, was the real problem. Mike got into hoof trimming as a second career. 27 years He has grown quite large, with wide, straight-to-the-side ago he was working in the log yard in Everett, WA, when horns. We have had success using a lasso around the he had a back injury. He read an article about bovine hoof horns and then leading them into the chute. Hooray for trimming in the paper and decided that might be a more the ring in Owen’s nose, he led placidly into the chute as interesting and injury-free (?!?) vocation than bucking well and finally maneuvered his head through the bars. logs. He spent some time with a trimmer from Sedro The hoof trimming process is straightforward. First, Mike Woolley and has been working with cattle ever since. cleans sand, mud and stones from the hooves with a small Mike generally trims the hooves of dairy cattle – hoof knife. Next step is to manually trim the worst part of Holsteins, lots and lots of Holsteins. 5,000 of them in his the long toes with a hand clipper. Following that, he uses best year. He also sees about 500 beef cattle a year, an electric grinder to take off the extra material on the mostly Herefords or mixed breeds. And a few Highland, of bottom and sides of the hoof, and lastly he goes over the course. Like most trimmers, Mike has a large work area, hooves with an electric buffing disk to do the final traveling over the Kitsap and Olympic peninsula, the shaping. Snohomish/Arlington area, Enumclaw, Lacey, and parts During this process he also examines each hoof for any beyond to visit small and large herds. health problems. The most common maladies he comes So what causes some animals to have faster-growing across are corns between the toes, hairy foot wart, hooves? Genetics and diet. Breeds that originated in harsh laminitis, and infections caused by a long toe that has climates have fast-growing hooves because that’s a broken off too short. We came across one of our cows that benefit in their original environment. Ever own a Shetland had a good case of hairy foot wart. She is a recent pony? Same problem. Rich diets can also be a culprit. Mike acquisition who probably had the problem when we got
The Fold Page 10 her. Hairy foot wart isn’t a wart at all, since warts are small Highland fold, they likely think “beef cattle, perhaps caused by viruses and this problem stems from a bacterial skittish, big horns”. In other words, they’re not sitting by infection. Becoming widespread among confined dairy the phone waiting for you to call. Know that they want herds, hairy foot wart creates an angry-looking sore and your business, but your fold will be fit into their schedule can lead to lameness. Mike cleaned the area, applied when they can reasonably get to you. Plan ahead. Don’t hydrogen peroxide to further clean it, applied a gauze pad wait until you have a foot emergency (as we have) and with an iodine-tetracycline paste, then bandaged the foot want the trimmer there ASAP. with more gauze and a weather-proof covering (pink of course). We removed the bandage three days later and If you have not used a hoof trimmer in the past, here is a followed up with more spray meds. We also took action short list of trimmers we have found in the NWHCA region; some names were gathered from Highland to eliminate a muddy area the cows walk through to get breeders and other from the Hoof Trimmers Association. to their shed, since mud can intensify and spread the Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list, if you know bacteria. of a trimmer whose name is not mentioned below please One other benefit of having the cattle in a tilt chute is that send me a note and we’ll publish them in a later issue. you can examine the rarely-seen undersides of your herd Also, this list is for your convenience, there are no and do preventive maintenance. We trimmed some recommendations or guarantees! matted hair on one udder, and treated an itchy area on Montana another cow. This is also a great opportunity to give Ron Kummerfeldt, 406-726-3337, Ron covers western annual shots while the animal is immobilized and also to MT, northern ID, and eastern WA pour on your choice of topical worming chemical if you haven’t already treated them. Another general hoof Oregon trimming benefit is the interesting stories you hear about Travis Bartelds, 503-949-4106. Travis has a tilt chute, customized to handle large horns other herds – for instance the aging Highland cow in John Esplin, 503-368-5020 Arlington, kept as a pet, who enjoys carrying railroad ties Chris Perkins, 503-392-4663. Covers the Tillamook area around on her horns. only
When you decide you need to do a Highland pedicure Washington what things should you keep in mind? You will need a way George Bates, 360-829-2252 to confine your cattle in order to get them through the Ken Haarsma, 509-837-5455 Nathan Hoffman, 360-266-0559. Nathan works in SE trimming chute. You will also need to think about where WA, mainly south of Yelm the trimmer can set up shop – close to that confinement Mike Nichols, 360-638-1477. Mike works in the Puget area, with electrical power no more than 100 feet away. Sound, Kitsap, and Olympic Peninsula areas Think about how you will move the cattle into the Toby Richner, 360-510-7671. Toby works in Whatcom trimmer’s chute, and where they will go when they are county only released. And have a water hose and nozzle available Skagit Hooftrimming: Four trimmers (Peter Stephens, his somewhere close to spray the chute out when you’re all two sons Peter Jr. and Gates, and Vince Miller) can be contacted at Bovi-Motion, 425-821-7309. Or, you can done. Hoof trimming, like a ride in a stock trailer, is a contact them separately at: powerful enema for all cattle! Peter Stephens Sr., 360-757-2504 One other consideration – most hoof trimmers are Peter Stephens Jr., 360-708-6308 contracted to do large dairy herds. Dairy cows are used Gates Stephens, 425-821-7309 (Western to people and are familiar with being handled by people Washington) and machinery. However, when trimmers hear about a
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Thoughts on Highland Cattle Breeding
By David Larson, Viking Fold
From time to time I am asked; “what can I do to improve I could selectively choose genetics with the potential to my existing Highland stock?” correct weaknesses or faults within my herd, and I did. First to go was the inferior bull. My family and I traveled I usually respond with the question, “What is your all over the NW and up into Canada on a quest to find the breeding program?” Often the response is, there is no best bull we could, and we did. Following up on a lead breeding program. “We went out and got some cows to from fellow Breeder, John Bates, we ended up bringing breed to the neighbor’s unregistered Highland bull down home an extremely well-muscled, fast growing, balanced the road.” Hmmm, that’s OK, but there is a better way. bull with a sweet disposition. Unbeknownst to us, this Everybody has to get a start somewhere and your herd bull had some powerful genetics in his top line that made will definitely grow using this method. However, without a huge difference in all the future calves we produced. focus and a plan, without goals and some knowledge of Curiosity asked the question; why are this bull’s calves genetics and without a method to measure your turning out so well. progress, you will be a multiplier - not a breeder. This is Thus began the study of Highland cattle genetics. It has not meant to be a put down toward anyone, but rather been quite an educational process. Some people can talk an encouragement to all who truly want to improve their for hours about the merits of this bovine’s genetic stock and excel in the Highland cattle world. makeup or that bovine, however, most will check out I started out 20 years ago multiplying Highland cattle. I after 15 minutes. So, today I will do everyone a big favor bought two yearling heifers, when they came of breeding and just summarize. In our study of Highland cattle age I went out and bought a black Highland bull because genetics we focused on what we felt were the highest I liked the color. I loved my Highland cattle. Eventually quality Highlands that exhibited strong qualities and the bull got all the cows in calf, the cows reproduced and traits we wished to possess. We began to look closely at I was in business! NOT… the extended pedigrees, (all registered Highland cattle have an extended pedigree) and noticed many of these Actually, the bull ended up being pretty runty with no outstanding cattle had one or more “common hindquarter and a bad attitude. Both the cows upon denominators.” A Sire here or a Dam there that kept closer scrutiny displayed a lot of the characteristics of popping up in the ancestry of some really fine cattle. We many “old North West bloodlines,” which was essentially then decided to embark on another quest to try and slow growth and deficient muscling, mostly in the ribeye obtain animals about the NW that carried these desirable and hindquarter areas. By combining these poor genetics. Some were direct descendants to old European genetics, I received poor results and was largely stock, some came down out of Canada and others were disappointed. produced by responsible Breeders right here in the USA.
That is until the year I attended a NW Highland Cattle This selective process put us on the fast track toward Association Spring Meeting and listened to a guest achieving goals within our herd. Many of the Breeders speaker talk about breeding programs, EPDs, (expected we talked with were already compiling EPDs long before progeny differences), genetics, weights and measures, they were much talked about. For example, when I asked highly heritable traits and more. It really lit a fire under about thus and such a cow I could get information about; me! full pedigree, height & weight measurements
The Fold Page 12 throughout her first year, weaning weight and all the muscle means meat and meat means money! Buying information you could hope for on each calf she embryo transplant cows has worked well for others. Top produced for every bull she was ever bred to. performing Highlands purchased from high profile “show & sales” can be beneficial as well. Information is valuable to the breeder when combined with an honest assessment of each calf produced, and by All of us can purposefully improve our herds with a comparing those calves to each other. Breeders around better understanding of genetics. It often makes a huge the NW and Canada had been keeping their own records difference to buyers when they come to you for breeding for years. Some even conducted test to further compare stock, if you can bring out superior bovines with strong genetics by placing groups of calves of similar age and pedigrees that have been proven to consistently weight into controlled feeding programs. Each month reproduce like kind. the calves would be weighed and measurements taken It is my plan this year to get out and show some nice to ultimately determine the top three prospect bulls. I Highland cattle at various Fairs. Really, this is a thinly could not afford a digital weight scale back in the day, so we opted to buy a simple weight tape and started to veiled excuse to mingle with other Highland cattle record birthing weights, monthly weights (most Breeders, talk about genetics, admire other people’s stock and generally have a good time. I do hope to see important after weaning) and eventually yearling some more of you at Fair; if not showing, then out weights and measures. supporting your fellow Highland cattle Breeder or just When we realized which genetics were consistently treating the kids to a good time. Another time I would proving to be the most powerful within our herd; we like to talk about the predictability of some of the more began to develop a “foundation” herd of extremely highly heritable traits in the Highland cattle. powerful females. Genetically powerful bulls were sought out to cross on (compliment) these cows. The results have been extremely positive.
There are many “shortcuts” available to you; one of my favorites is artificial insemination, (AI). I have been practicing this for years with a good deal of success and it is fun to shop the world (literally) in search of just the right bull for my current group of foundation females. Purchasing a bull test “winner” out of a feeding program is another option. This is usually an animal that has shown tremendous ability to convert feed stuff into growth. In the beef industry, growth means muscle,
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NWHCA Annual Spring Meeting 2015: Minutes
Secretary: Ian Schleh of Garden Home Farm
General Meeting
Financial Status: Well within budget, surplus that needs to be spent.
Non-profit should not have too much excess money Use money for paying secretary
Membership Status: 65 members, 10 new for 2015
New Business:
Should we continue to advertise in American Livestock Magazine? The add looks good, and we generally like it but we should see the feedback before we decide on anything. $200 cost per issue.
Fill vacant board positions. David Larson was nominated with second, voted on and passed. Ian Schleh as treasurer.
For Next Spring Meeting:
Better advertising, get the newsletter out sooner. Add to the funds we give to the host so that they can pay for the postage for sending out the invite. Send the invite out sooner. Make final decision of location options at Puyallup. Come with venue options, possibly send out a message looking for venues. Add to the methods we use to send out the invite. E-mail, snail mail, text, Facebook.
Other:
Motion for board members can be notified about new members in their area and make some contact/let them know about the spring meeting. Personal contact will be huge to get them involved. Call it regional new member rep.
For The Fold:
Some judging educational component in the Fold could be good.
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Board Meeting
Attendance: Mike, Dale, Bob, Naomi, Ian
Election:
Bob Swalander is now the Vice President and the National Rep. Dale Hathaway is the new President.
Business:
Stipend for Treasurer and National Rep. to be finalized at Puyallup. Motion contingent on the availability of funds for stipend for treasurer is equal to web master. 2nd by Naomi, motion carries, passed by all members.
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Highland Cattle Marketplace Check out our updated website at nwhca.org!
The following is a selection of the most recent postings from the website. For more information, visit nwhca.org or contact the seller.
FOR SALE: Yearling Bull Wild Rose Highlands Valley, WA For Sale: One yearling bull. He will be 1 on 6/26, likes to be brushed, can be lead with a halter, and will be sold registered. Asking $1100, or willing to barter for a stock trailer Please contact Tim Corbett at 360-547-3912, or email for more information.
FOR SALE: 4 Black Yearling Heifers Flathead Farms Kalispell, MT For Sale: 4 registered yearling black heifers, sired by Black Watch Dempsey and Flatheads Catto's. Very well bred and structurally correct. Have not been handled and are not pets; they belong in a breeding herd. These heifers will work hard for you, and come from a herd with production data to back them up. Asking beef prices. Call Mike Mower at 406-250-1289, or email for more information.
FOR SALE: Weanling Bull Calves and 2-year-old Steers Hammer Farm Corvallis OR FOR SALE: Four 4-6 month old registerable weanling bull calves all sired by RAM Brighton (reg #50636) and Cape St. Mary's dams. Will sell but would prefer to trade for registered or registerable heifers. Willing to add cash and transportation to trades. Also have two 2-year-old steers available. Please contact Roger Hammer at 541-760-1009, or email for more information.
To place an ad, email photos and text to Bonnie McLarty at [email protected].
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Mission Statement
The Northwest Highland Cattle Association (NWHCA) is dedicated to promoting Highland cattle, protecting the integrity of our pure breed, and encouraging all its membership in their breeding and marketing endeavors. The rules and regulations of the American Highland Cattle Association (AHCA) will be our standard in all our decision-making processes. The ultimate goal being for every member to benefit from the efforts of this association.
Serving British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, & Washington Your membership dues paid to the Northwest Highland Cattle Association go toward defraying the running costs of our Association and promoting the Highland breed. Each current member is entitled to:
Vote at the spring meeting of the membership A subscription to our newsletter The Fold Receive all special mailings sent out by the NWHCA to its members Representation of their Highland cattle enterprise in The Fold and on the NWHCA website Serve on committees and stand for election as officers and directors of the Association Enjoy the encouragement, support, and good fellowship of your Association members
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Northwest Highland Cattle Association Official Publication
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