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MidlandBullTest.com Spring 2018 t 3 The South Devon Review 14 12 8 20 On the Cover Features Evaluating Your Philosophy 8 of Genetic Selection Seedstock Producer of the Year 12 JVM Cattle Company - Pella, Iowa Commercial Producer of the Year 14 Arlo Trueblood - Arbela, Missouri In Remembrance 18 Jock McArthur & Jack Dahl 45th National South Devon Show 20 Parade of Champions Congratulations Adree Stapp 28 2018 NASDA Youth Experience Recipient Photo courtesy Hlusek Farms, Inc., Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada 4 t The South Devon Review 34 28 24 60 Contents 16 16 Junior Update News from the South Devon Junior Association 24 News & Notes News from the South Devon Association 30 2017 South Devon Hallmark Dams 34 2018 South Devon Sire Summary 56 NASDA Membership Directory 60 People & Places 62 Advertisers Index NASDA Registry Office Columns Sherry Doubet 19590 E. Main Street, Suite 104 On the Cover 4 Parker, CO 80138 Phone: 303-770-3130 • Fax: 303-770-9302 President’s Message 6 [email protected] Board of Directors 6 NASDA Communications Lynn Giess 33424 183rd Street • Pierz, MN 56364 [email protected] • [email protected] Visit NASDA on the Internet: www.southdevon.com Spring 2018 t 5 President’s 2018 NASDA Message Board of Directors Dar Giess, President he South Devon breed 33424 183rd Street • Pierz, MN 56364 continues to gain popularity (320) 249-2130 • [email protected] in the cattle industry and T Stephen Elmore, Vice President significant growth has been seen 1235 W Mt. Gilead CH Rd. • Clinton, NC 28328 in the commercial sector. The cattle (910) 385-6200 • [email protected] industry has seen some volatility the past years, however with Dar Giess, NASDA President Jordan Vander Molen, Treasurer 1186 133rd St. • Pella, IA 50219 stronger markets compared to a (641) 521-9917 • [email protected] year ago cow/calf producers and The association is currently in the feedlot owners can benefit from Mary Brown stages of rebranding the image of Box 259, Owl Creek Road • Lodge Grass, MT 59050 more profitable returns. the breed and developing new and (406) 639-2569 • Fax: (406) 639-2568 more focused marketing material. Global demand for U.S. beef Mike VandenBerg Some of the core audiences we 55 Ward Road • Hammond, NY 13646 continues to increase and with need to particularly market to are (315) 744-4273 • [email protected] increased export markets comes the feedlot owners who understand increased prices for beef and Tony Matthis the carcass merit of the breed. 5607 Mosely Avenue • Clinton, NC 28328 increased revenue for cow/calf They will be the ones who help in (910) 385-5260 • [email protected] producers. spreading the message of the breed Keith Elkington as the optimum outcross to English 5080 East Sunnyside Road • Idaho Falls, ID 83406 Members must continue to work based cattle. (208) 523-2286 • [email protected] diligently on marketing the Jeff Dahl breed and its benefits to cow/calf After watching feeder cattle sell producers and as an added bonus 6442 55th Ave SE • Gackle, ND 58442 at auctions for several years, I’ve (701) 485-3762 • [email protected] commercial cattlemen may find learned some valuable lessons. You Jim Brown the breed to be a more affordable can be assured feedlots want and alternative than the high selling, Box 259, Owl Creek Road • Lodge Grass, MT 59050 will buy South Devon genetics for (406) 639-2569 • [email protected] overpriced genetics found in a high market value. South Devon Lane Giess other breeds. Through increased sired calves represent feeders demand for South Devon genetics 212 Northfield • Manhattan, KS 66502 that are feed efficient, docile, (320) 293-1647 • [email protected] in the commercial sector, the breed performance drive cattle that are Jordan Vander Molen may see a rise in registrations, profitable. South Devon marble, membership and transfers. 1186 133rd St. • Pella, IA 50219 with extra ribeye and serve up less (641) 521-9917 • [email protected] external fat with above average Dr. Dale Alumbaugh It’s important to remember the industry yield grade. breed must grow in order to better 193 SW 52nd Avenue • Trenton, MO 64683 (660) 359-7808 • [email protected] serve its members. It’s important to never lose sight of the industry we are a part of. These The South Devon Board of Directors cattle serve a larger purpose, which is continually and more frequently, is feeding the people of this country discussing how to build awareness and the world, and high quality beef of the breed. Recently, a series of will continue to set the standard. long-range planning meetings and questionnaires were held to gain a better understanding of where the breed ranks today in the industry and where we want to be. 6 t The South Devon Review A Cattlemen’s Maternal Solution at TLC You can find it all … Maternal Value, Feed Effi cient, Moderate-Frame, Good Udders, Easy Fleshing, Good Feet & Legs, Longevity and Performance Breeding Practical & Functional South Devon Cattle 30 Performance-Tested Bulls for Sale Sired By: TLC General Patton, TLC Game Changer, TLC Reno, TLC Newt, DLCC Admiral & MJB Crown Royal Bulls will be available for online bidding in April TLC Newt 945W Buy with confidence from a program producing South Devon genetics Full Brother to TLC Macrae 945X that work for the beef industry. A son of TLC Augustus 22 Semen & Sons Available Thompson Land & Cattle 6629 100th Street SW, Motley, MN 56466 Jace (801) 391-8989 • Vearl (320) 266-3098 • E-mail: [email protected] www.thompsoncattle.com • Females for Sale Private Treaty Spring 2018 t 7 Spring 2018 t 7 Evaluating Your Philosophy Of Genetic Selection Dr. Eric Mousel University of Minnesota Beef Team he type of bulls selected to contribute to a genetic program to offset not only the percentage of calves is one of the most important decisions cow-calf operators will that don’t make it to a breakeven weight, Tmake. These decisions will set the direction of the cowherd but also to cover the cost of the cows that and the calf crop for many years to come. However, it may not be a never produced a calf due to failure to real surprise to learn that the majority of bulls purchased in the U.S. breed or death loss at calving or before cattle industry are selected primarily based on visual attributes rather weaning. than for traits that contribute to long-term profitability at the cow- herd level. Even with more relevant (and sometimes irrelevant) data I think it is a good idea for any cow-calf available on any potential sire from a reputable seed stock program operator to evaluate their breeding than ever before; the propensity for many producers to select bulls philosophy from time to time and a good almost entirely based on visual appraisal hasn’t really changed much place to start this process is to think about over the years.