President’s Column
It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve as
President of an organization that has proven to have
The Lowline Ledger
Official publication of the American Lowline
Registry is published quarterly and mailed to
ALR members and interested parties.
the breed we represent as the focal point of interests
opposed to personal gain. Profitability is a critical factor for the existence of any breed therefore must still
take high priority. Obviously at this time profitability
is acquirable the preservation is in our hands.
I would appreciate an opportunity to thank John Floyd
for his determination to better this breed during his
years serving as President. Working under John in
2006 was an honor and he never turned his back on
issues or educating a new member of the board. John has volunteered a significant amount of
time to serve the ALR and will continue to provide his expertise as a board member.
Few have impacted the Lowline breed in a positive manner more than Eric Craig. Eric devoted much of his time to enhancing and preserving the Lowline breed and should be commended for his efforts. All should know that Eric is leaving this board of directors as an upstanding
representative of the breed and should be thanked over and over for his contributions.
Congratulations to Brian Walters as our new Vice President. After discussing commercial
interests with Brian, I appreciated his diligence, data collection and execution of providing
Lowline beef to the commercial market. The board and members will both benefit from your
presence.
Voices were heard at the annual membership meeting in Denver this year. Members with
ideas, but at the forefront a concern for the timeliness of the registration process. The board
has already acted with ideas and will present them. Jim Spawn of Attaché has provided the
board a commitment to review and make changes where necessary. The board and Attaché
will work together to bring the membership a more efficient registration process. Next year
the board is reviewing a discussion with membership prior to the annual meeting. This will
allow members to voice their concerns or opinions on issues in a more appropriate manner.
Allowing a more business like environment at the annual meeting.
Looking forward to a prosperous new year and am
excited to have my services accepted and ask the
membership to contact me with any ideas that may
be of benefit to our increasingly rapid growth in
the cattle industry.
ALR Board of Directors
President
Bill Goldsberry
4914 Lone tree Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
970-278-1118
[email protected]
Vice President
Brian D. Walters
Walters Land & Cattle Co
18509 WCR 22
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 478-2275
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Shari Schroeder
9795 Bruns Road
Richmond, MO 64085
816-419-3514
[email protected]
John Reed
30217 110th Ave.
Brooten, MN 56316
320-346-2750
email: [email protected]
John Floyd
1160 Fairways
Lebanon, TN 37087
615-541-2542 home
615-473-4286 cell
[email protected]
Bill Goldsberry
ALR President
On The Cover: Trevor Smith, Kiowa, Colorado,
was named the American Lowline Registry
Herdsman of the Year for 2006 in Denver during
the ALR National Convention. Photo by Jim Spawn.
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ALR Office
1912 Clay Street
N. Kansas City, MO 64116
816-221-0641
usa-lowline.org
National Western Stock Show 2007
Record Breaking Year in Many Ways
By John Floyd
For those of you new to the breed or current members who have
never attended our annual show and sale at the National Western
Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, here’s a sample of what our
members endured this year.
First of all, the National Western has been in existence for over
100 years. Some call it the Superbowl of cattle shows where people from all over the country meet. Eighteen breeds of cattle,
horses, goats, show dogs, stock dogs, llamas, poultry, sheep and
goats all make up the thousands of animals there over the 16-day
event.
This year’s event was record-breaking in many ways. For one
thing, the weather. The massive amounts of snow that fell east of
the Colorado Rockies all the way into Nebraska and Kansas
made national news headlines. For the members who live in this
area or had to drive through it, it was a nightmare come true.
Over two feet of snow was the norm, with three to four feet not
unheard of. Hundreds of cars, trucks and buses in the ditches or
through the fences along the freeway, buried to their tops in
snow. Cattle out in the pastures not knowing where to go or how
to get there with eight or 10 foot snowdrifts in their way. The
roads were treacherous, doing 25 to 35 m.p.h. in a four-wheeldrive truck, hauling cattle for hours at a time, was the reality for
many of us. It was the worst I’ve seen in the 10 years we’ve been
attending the event.
We were all blessed upon arrival in Denver. Show Committee
member and NWSS Breed Representative, Glenn Benjamin,
along with Rick Sekich, had a handle on our snow problem down
in the yards. You see, the 24+ inches of snow that fell last was
still piled up in our stalls. It was up to the individual to clear out
his area. Rick brought down his skid loader, and Glenn hired
another fellow to do the same and all our pens were cleared. This
saved a lot of hard work after a long and dangerous trip. Thanks,
Glen and Rick!
Monday was the banquet. Each year we get bigger and bigger.
Two years ago, we had 99 dinners sold. Last year was around
112. So this year, we figured growth to 135. Well, at 1 p.m. we
had 120 meals spoken for, by 4 p.m. it was 145 and come dinner
hour 175 meals were requested. The room was maxed out. The
staff was rightly concerned and so was I. It’s great to see such
explosive growth, but next year, everyone PLEASE make a
reservation.
Tuesday was another record-breaker in many ways. First of all,
our National Sale was the largest in the history of the breed. No
other Lowline sale, be it in Australia, Canada or the United
States, grossed the amount we accomplished this year. Ninetysix lots of Lowline cattle and genetics grossed $494,150. The
National Western posted this as the highest-grossing sale this
year.
Tuesday evening followed with the annual meeting. Plenty of
new members introduced themselves and once again the room
was packed. The President of the Canadian Lowline organization
was there, and members from the Australian association as well.
Details of our business for the year were reported. Lots of
growth and we are well in the black. The members spoke loud
and clear about getting certificates in a timely manner. I know
the board heard you well and will make this a top priority in
2007. Brian Walters was elected to the board and John Floyd
was re-elected. After the meeting, a Breeders Reception was
offered for all to enjoy.
Wednesday was the main event, the National Lowline Show.
Over 200 cattle were entered, all to show on one day.
“Overwhelming” is the only way to describe it. Once again we
broke records. Never, not on any continent, has there been a
Lowline show this large. The judge had his work cut out for him.
It was a tremendous task yet he continued at the same pace, judging and commenting on each animal in the ring. The show went
well into the night and finally finished 7 1/2 hours later (one
record we can try not to break again). $8,000 was disbursed to
the winners, another all-time high.
We had an excellent time in Denver this year. Records were set
all across the board. The breed continues to show strong growth.
The value of the animals have attracted more and more breeders
like you. Successful shows and sales just don’t happen. Many
volunteers helped to make it what it is today. Thanks to all of
you who made this annual event such a great success! See you
next year!
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334 290th Street
West Branch, Iowa 52358
319-643-7126 • [email protected]
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ALR Announces Annual Youth Exchange Partnership With ALCA
By Shari Schroeder
As announced at Denver in January the ALR Board has
agreed to partner with the Australian Lowline Cattle
Association in an annual Youth Exchange program.
The ALR will select and sponsor one of our Junior
members to travel to Australia. There they will have an
opportunity to work with a host ALCA Lowline stud.
Their trip may revolve around one of the Australian
Lowline shows and involve work as part of their fitting
and show crew or be at a time of some other significant
stud activity such as calving season, etc. Conversely
ALR members will have an opportunity to submit their
farm or ranch to act as host for a Junior ALCA member
to visit the US. Initially this will coincide with our
January annual show, sale and meeting activities in
Denver.
Tammy Breuer of Allambie Stud will act as ALCA host
for our first ALR Junior. The Junior selected will travel
to Australia and work as part of the Allambie show
team in preparation for and during the 2007 Sydney
Royal Lowline show in April.
The first week of February, all active ALR Junior members, 18-21 years of age were contacted and provided an
opportunity to submit their application for this opportunity to work with Allambie Stud at the Sydney Royal
show. Applications are reviewed by the Junior committee and final selection made by the ALR Board of
Directors. Applicants were asked to describe how and
when they got involved with Lowlines, show and/or
hands-on experience over the last two years. Describe
what they hope to get out of the trip and how they can
apply these experiences to promoting the breed in the
US. Describe any other experiences, characteristics or
values that distinguish them as a candidate of our 2007
ALR Youth Exchange with ALCA. Following their
return from the trip our Junior participant will prepare
an article based on their experiences and what they
learned for publication in the Ledger.
Think about whether you would be interested in having
your farm or ranch act as ALR host for our ALCA
Youth Exchange participant next January. Additional
information will be published about how to apply for
this later in the year.
Brittney Hurd has been selected as our 2007 ALR
Junior Exchange representative.
Australian Shannon Lawlor, in the sale ring
with LTL Gypsum at 2007 National Lowline Sale.
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2007 National Western Stock Show
2007 National Lowline Sale
Junior Show
DENVER, COLORADO
by Bill Goldsberry
2007 NWSS had a few tricks up its sleeve for our Junior
Showmanship classes this year. Who would have thought that our
Grand Finalé would end up on an asphalt pad under a street light
in the dark. Well it did and we made the best of it. The Junior
program made a decision that the show must go on and with the
support of Tammy Breaur (Allambie Park Stud, Aust) as Judge
and Sara Hurd as assistant the participants were put through a
rigorous test of ability in an uncontrolled environment with obstacles too numerous to mention.
The reward for enduring the elements and maintaining the skills
of showmanship on this cold night was a sparkling National
Western Belt Buckle made by Montana Silversmiths and sponsored by our very generous members. The second, third and
fourth place participants had no complaints as they were also
rewarded with Sullivan Show Cattle Accessories purchased by
the ALR Junior Fund.
There was much more to learn at this show than others in the
past. The juniors learned that you must play the cards that are
dealt and to be prepared for any unexpected changes and to maintain a positive attitude. I am proud to say that I did not hear one
complaint by one junior during this entire show.
Good Luck to all our hard working Juniors and thanks for the
inspiration.
Senior Champion: Cecy Drew
Intermediate Champion: Jill Clapham
Novice Champion: Bailey Skinner
Junior Champion: Dalton Magill
Pee Wee Champions:
Holden McIntosh, Cole Rickert & Trey Goldsberry
The 2007 National Lowline Sale set yet another record, grossing
$494,150 on 94 lots.
Topping this year’s sale at $26,000 was a bred, two-year old,
fullblood daughter of PX Baxter consigned by Big Valley Cattle
Co, Kiowa, Colorado. Purchased by Ethan Vorhes, Marble Rock,
Iowa, this female went on to be the Grand Champion Female of
the open show.
Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Company, Loveland, Colorado, consigned LTL Gypsum, the Iowa State Fair Grand Champion. This
daughter of LTL Telluride brought $19,000 on a bid from John
de Bruin, Santa Barbara, California.
Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, Montana,, sat in and purchased
Fairwyn’s Santana, a June heifer calf by Transam for $18,750.
She was consigned by Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, Wisconsin.
In the fullblood bull sale, Lone Tree Lowlines came back with
LTL Durango, the Iowa and Nile Grand Champion. This Beau
Lad son sold to John de Bruin for $17,000.
JJ Rudy 1R, last years Reserve National Champion Bull, sold to
Ethan Vorhes for $15,000. Bred and shown by 2-J Livestock,
this son of BR Absolut 1L repeated as the 2007 Reserve National
Champion.
In the purebred and percentage division, Big Valley Cattle Co
sold a 3/4 blood, LB Wyatt daughter with a purebred heifer calf
for $4500. She sold to Amy Crawford, Hopland, CA. TH Miss
Betsy, a purebred Utah daughter, bred to Fairwyns Machine, consigned by Thirstyhorse, Livermore, CO brought $ 4,250 from
Heather Raab, Rochester, NH. A fancy, 1/2 blood belted daughter of ABF Fitz from Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI sold to
Jeb Fuller, Cartersville, GA for $3,500.
The high selling embryo package brought $12,400 for 4 embryos
by Ardrossan Findon. Consigned by the Ardrossan Stud, Vic,
AU., the package was purchased by Amy Crawford.
Department of corrections
It has been brought to our attention by eagle-eyed member,
Betty Deeney, that the names of two Australian cows were
recorded into our herd book incorrectly. Registration AUL
F0087 was recorded as TL111, but should be Trangie L111.
Registration AUL F0068 was recorded TK516 but should be
Glen Innes K516. If you have registration certificates with the
erroneous names in the pedigree, you may return them to the
office to be re-issued at no-charge.
37 fullblood females grossed $320,400 to average $8,660
5 fullblood bulls grossed $45,500 to average $9,100
4 percentage bulls grossed $9100 to average $2,275
9 Purebred females grossed $23,500 to average $2,611
22 3/4 blood females grossed $46,150 to average $2,098
12 1/2 blood females grossed $24,050 to average $2,004
4 embryo lots grossed $20,950 to average $5,238
1 semen lot grossed $4,500 to average $100/unit
94 lots grossed $494,150 to average $5,257
Sale managed by John Reed Auctions
Auctioneers: Neil Effertz and John Reed
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2007 Show Schedule
Midwest Regional
Palmyra, Nebraska
June 2-3
Entry Deadline: None required
Superintendent: Bryan Thomsen
THANK YOU
to
ETHAN VORHES
Marble Rock, Iowa
Rocky Mountain Regional
Torrington, Wyoming
June 2-3
Entry Deadline: None required
Superintendent: Dana Sekich
Boulder County Fair
Boulder, Colorado
August 5
Entry Deadline: July 21
Superintendent: Connie Mechem
Iowa State Fair
August 15-17
Entry Deadline: July 17
Superintendent: Matt Standley
American Royal
Kansas City, Missouri
October 17-20
Superintendent: Shari Schroeder
For Purchasing
RUDY
the 2006 and 2007
Reserve National Champion Fullblood Bull
and to
CHAD GOLLADAY
Cheyenne, WY
NILE
Billings, Montana
October 17-20
Superintendent: Betty Deeney
NWSS
Denver, Colorado
January 9, 2008
Entry Deadline: November 15
Superintendent: Glenn Benjamin
For purchasing Sandie and Sammie
Both outstanding Fullblood heifers
Janis Black
2-J Livestock
Casper, WY
307-262-1279
A well attended Candidates Forum was held in Denver prior to the Annual Membership Meeting. The session allowed members to meet the candidates,
hear some of their views and ask questions. Bill Goldsberry moderated the session. The candidates this year were: (L-R) Eric Craig, Wisconsin; Robert
Mark Hoyle, Texas; John Floyd, Tennesse; Jerry Adamson, Nebraska; Brian Walters, Colorado; and Dori Steckley, Michigan.
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2007 ALR Board of Directors; (L-R)John Reed, Brooten, MN; Secretary/Treasurer Shari Schroeder, Richmond, MO;
President Bill Goldsberry, Loveland, CO; Vice President Brian D. Walters, Ft. Lupton, CO; and John Floyd, Lebanon, TN.
Lowlines
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By John Reed
EARS – the ubiquitous appendages that often help define the
ancestry of a bovine have more uses than any part of an animal.
Once thought to be pretty much useless, today the ear is utilized
in a variety of ways. It is used for identification, antibiotic infusion, hormone storage, disease identification, insecticide administration and DNA acquisition. It is tagged, tattooed, notched,
split, tipped, punched, implanted, and injected. A lateral section
of the ear of many southern cattle would look like a thin slice of
swiss cheese.
For our purposes, lets concentrate on identification and the proper technique of tattooing and tagging. The ear has three main sections when observed from the front. The top sections are ideal for
tattoos while the center portions work just right for ear tags. This
does pose somewhat of a problem as the center portions also
work for tattoos and a randomly placed ear tag can obscure a tattoo in the middle section of an ear.
The American Lowline Registry requires an identification number, including the year letter, tattooed in both ears. The reason for
this is that the black ear of Angus cattle makes for a difficult canvas in which to place a tattoo. If the tattoo extends either side of
center, a digit can be obscured in the hair of the ear. By tattooing
both ears, the odds of reading the full identification are much
improved. Place your identification tattoo in the upper section of
both ears. Most cattle should be brucellosis vaccinated and the
middle or lower sections of the right ear are reserved for the federal “bangs” tattoo that is applied by your veterinarian upon vaccination. This leaves the middle section of the left ear for your
ear tag. If you use a herd identification tattoo, it can be placed in
the middle or lower section of the left ear.
When placing your digits in the tattoo pliers, remember to place
them from right to left when looking at the pliers. When applied
to the ear they will read from left to right. If you are unsure of
this, check your work by tattooing a piece of paper or cardboard
before attacking the calf’s ear.
buildup. I tattoo the ear first and then apply the ink with excellent
results.
Now, lay the digits in the center of the ear section and
SQUEEZE. You know you did good if you get blood on the back
of the ear. Now apply tattoo paste liberally and rub until the
bleeding stops. I like to use my finger to be sure all the holes are
filled with paste. An old toothbrush will work also if you are so
inclined, but the trick is to work the paste until the bleeding
stops.
The best ink I have found is Ketchum brand green paste.
Needless to say, black ink in a black ear is next to worthless.
Roll on green ink or any liquid type ink is again, next to worthless. A good tattoo requires a little time and quality products,
USE GREEN PASTE. I have been told that freezing of the ink
will reduce its viability. I don’t know that for a fact, but why take
a chance. Keep your ink above freezing temperatures. I prefer to
tattoo within a few days of birth to avoid confusion but it can be
done at any age. It is best to wait until weather is relatively mild
as the procedure can reduce circulation in the ear and possibly
cause frozen ears, especially in baby calves. It is also important
to keep your digits clean. Soak or immerse them in a mild disinfectant on a regular basis. Often, dirty equipment can cause warts
or other growths in the ear obscuring the tattoo.
Proper identification is of utmost importance for pedigreed cattle.
Make sure your tattoos are readable prior to sale or exhibition of
your cattle.
Tattoo equipment can be purchased from your local farm store or
livestock supply catalog.
Thanks to those who requested information on tattooing cattle.
If you have any topics that you would like to have addressed in
Lowline Logic,
contact John Reed at 320/346-2750 or email: [email protected]
If the ear is dirty, be sure to clean the area to be tattooed so it is
free from dirt and oils. Some people like to ink the ear or tattoo
digits prior to entering the ear. This is all right but you must be
sure to clean the digits regularly to avoid a nasty ink and hair
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30217 110th Ave
Brooten, MN 56316
email:[email protected]
2007 ALR President Bill Goldsberry makes his point.
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2007 National Lowline Show
National Western Livestock Show
Denver, Colorado
Judge: Dr. Steve Myers
Class #CRC05 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Percentage Junior Yearling Heifer
7th - EBC Machine's Vision
8th - EZ Miss Scarlett 3S
1st - Double J's Who Am I Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
2nd - EZ Daisy Duke 340R
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Class #404C - Junior Heifer Calves - Group 3
Class #201 - Percentage Cow/Calf Pair
1st - PX 05R
Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
Class #101 - Percentage Fall Heifer Calves
1st - Double J's Who Dunnit Double J Cattle Co.,North Plate, NE
Class #CRC07 - Grand & Reserve Grand Champion
Percentage Female
Class #102 - Percentage Summer Heifer Calves
1st - Double J's Who Am I
2nd - GNS Felicity 1S
1st - BDL's SE07
2nd - CCR Doc's Magic
3rd - CCR Doc's Wiskers
B & D Lowlines of Barneswille, MN
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Class #301 - Percentage Summer Bull Calves
1st - BBQ Thunder
Class #CRC31 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Percentage Summer/Fall Heifer Calf
1st - BDL's SE07
B & D Lowlines, Barneswille, MN
2nd - Double J's Who Dunnit Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
Bar-B-Q- Ranch, Boulder, CO
Class #CRC09 - Champion Percentage Summer
Bull Calf
1st - BBQ Thunder
1st - Ida's Image
2nd - Ms Triple Image 133S
3rd - JR Miss Twist S56
4th - Fairwyn's Sibley 607S
1st - EBC Machine 811S
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
2nd - EBC Machine 19S
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
3rd - EBC Ace
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
4th - GNS Paddy 2S
Joe Deeney, Grass Range, MT
5th - MCR Good Thunder
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch of Willsal, MT)
6th Bar J Red Baron S63
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
1st - GNS Bling
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
2nd - MC Belle 606 Michael Strang Lowlines, Carbondale, CO
3rd - Bar J Lila S43
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
4th - EZ Lexie 3435
Cletus Bissell, Delta, CO
5th - TH Miss Serenity
Thirstyhorse, Livermore, CO
6th - BDL's SD03
B & D Lowlines, Barnesville, MN
Class #302B - Percentage Jr Bull Calves - Group 2
1st - BV Stout 30S
Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
2nd - RLL Meat Machine 6045 Dakota Lowlines, Chamberlain, SD
3rd - Double J's Pretentious Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
4th - RLL Grazing Machine 6407 Dakota Lowlines, Chamberlain, SD
Class #103C - Percentage Jr Heifer Calves - Group 3
1st - Miss Magilla 505S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
2nd - Ms Jet's Brenton 7S
Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE
3rd - EZ Sally 315S
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
4th - EZ Danika
Cletus Bissel, Delta, CO
5th - BDL's SD02
B & D Lowlines, Barneswille, MN
Class #103D - Percentage Jr Heifer Calves - Group 4
1st - GNS Felicity 1S
2nd - Scarlet Image
3rd - RLL Cheena 6448
4th - MLC Moobell
5th - SFR Tiva
6th - EBC Machine 706S
7th - LCM JB's Jackie
8th - LCM BJ's Classic
9th - BBQ Sweat Cakes
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Double J Ranch, Logan, NM
Dakota Lowlines, Chamberlain, SD
Mellott Lowline Cattle, Carr, CO
Sunflower Ranch, Ramah, CO
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
LCM Farm, Berthoud, CO
LCM Farm, Berthoud, CO
Bar-B-Q- Ranch, Boulder, CO
Class #103E - Percentage Jr Heifer Calves - Group 5
1st - RLL 6000
Dakota Lowlines, Chamberlain, SD
2nd - BV Stella 10S
Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
3rd - JJC's Can You Say Yes Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
4th - MCR Balsamroot
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch, Willsal, MT)
5th - DJR's Ms Diamond 1S Diamond J Ranch of North Platte, NE
6th - Miss Ashley S 2286
Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
Class #CRC10 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Percentage Junior Bull Calf
1st - EBC Machine 811S
2nd - EBC Machine 19S
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
1st - Mr. Rockin Brenton 105K
Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE
2nd - Wyo Doc Holiday
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Class #CRC15 - Grand and Res Grand Champion
Percentage Bull
1st - Mr. Rockin Brenton 105K
2nd - EBC Machine 811S
Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
Class #401 - Fall Heifer Calves
1st - BBQ Twinkle Toes
2nd - Bar J Ellie 6S90
Bar-B-Q- Ranch, Boulder, CO
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
1st - BBQ Twinkle Toes
2nd -Bar J Ellie 6S90
Bar-B-Q- Ranch, Boulder, CO
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Class #402 - Summer Heifer Calves
1st - GNS Felicity 1S
2nd - Scarlet Image
Class #403 - Early Summer Heifer Calves
1st - SC Shirley Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK
2nd - Twin Oaks Lucky Strike 8605 Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
3rd - SC Laverne Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK
1st - SC Sabrina S7 98H
Spur Cattle Co., Grass Range, MT
2nd - LCM Mac's Miracle
LCM Farm, Berthoud, CO
3rd - BDC Paris Hilton Mootel Crosley's Lowline Angus, Byers, CO
Class #CRC16 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Summer Heifer Calf
Class #CRC03 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Percentage Senior Heifer Calf
1st - Fairwyn's Santana 616S
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
2nd - LTL Palisade
Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
1st - SC Shirley Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK
2nd - Twin Oaks Lucky Strike 8605 Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
Class #404A - Junior Heifer Calves - Group 1
Class #105 - Percentage Summer Yearling Heifers
1st - Cow Camp Lady
2nd - Cow Camp Girl
3rd - Cow Camp Lass
4th - TH Black Hawk
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Thirstyhorse, Livermore, CO
Class #CRC01 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Percentage Summer Heifer Calf
1st - Cow Camp Lady
2nd - Cow Camp Girl
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY
Class #106A - Percentage Jr Yearling Heifer - Group 1
1st - EZ Daisy Duke 340R
2nd - EZ Miss Houdini 308R
3rd - TH Miss Betsy
4th - MS Miss Tequila 514R
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Thirstyhorse, Livermore, CO
B & D Lowlines, Barneswille, MN
Class #106B - Percentage Jr Yearling Heifer - Group 2
1st - Double J's Who Am I Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
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1st - Double J's Yes I Am 17S Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
2nd - Double J's Simply Awesum Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
3rd - LTL Loveland Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
4th - JJC's Yes Ima Sensation Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
Class #404F - Junior Heifer Calves - Group 6
1st - LTL Lafayette Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
2nd - LLB Explore S526
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
3rd - LLB Madam Mainie S56
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
4th - MLC Ice Bug
Split Circle Angus, Coldwater, KS
Class #CRC17 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Junior Heifer Calf
1st - Fairwyn's Sheyenne 601S Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
2nd - Double J's Yes I Am 17S Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
Class #405 - Senior Heifer Calves
1st - Fairwyn's Robin 529R
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
2nd - Twin Oaks Oh You 12315 Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
3rd - Twin Oaks Jenny R 12217 Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
Class #406 - Senior Fall Heifer Calves
1st - LTL Keota
Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
2nd - LTL Gypsum Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
3rd - Bar J Teri 7612-5R41
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
4th - Bar J Geri 2M48-5R36
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Class #CRC18 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Senior Heifer Calf
1st - LTL Keota
Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
2nd - LTL Gypsum Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
Class #407 - Summer Yearling Heifers
Class #CRC13 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fall Heifer Calve
Class #CRC02 - Champion & Res Champion
Percentage Junior Heifer Calf
Class #104 - Percentage Senior Heifer Calves
1st - MS Boris's Jet 15S
Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE
2nd - MCR Poison Ivy
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch, Willsal, MT)
3rd - Bar J Nell 9J25-6S5
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
4th - LLB Zinger JR S36
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
5th - LLB Zinger 11 S486
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
Class #305 - Percentage Junior Yearling Bull
1st - Fairwyn's Santana 616S
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
2nd - LTL Palisade Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
3rd - Lazy G Cleo
Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA
4th - RMS Misha
Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington, WY
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Double J Ranch, Logan, NM
Class #404D - Junior Heifer Calves - Group 4
Class #404E - Junior Heifer Calves - Group 5
Class #302A - Percentage Jr Bull Calves - Group 1
Class #103B - Percentage Jr Heifer Calves - Group 2
1st - Fairwyn's Sheyenne 601S Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
2nd - DLC Wooloomooloo Morgan Deeney Lowline Cattle, Grass Range, MT
3rd - MCR Forget-me-not
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch of Willsal, MT)
4th - Miss Dakota 601S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
5th - LLB Taragradyr S76
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
Bar-B-Q- Ranch, Boulder, CO
Class #103A - Percentage Jr Heifer Calves - Group 1
Double J Ranch, Logan, NM
Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE
Jake Reed Cattle Co., Fargo, ND
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
1st - Miss Brenton 605S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
2nd - Lazy G Sadie
Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA
3rd - SC Lucy S4 U316
Spur Cattle Co., Grass Range, MT
4th - GNS Bess 3S
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
5th - JJ Sandie 4S
2-J Livestock, Casper, WY
6th - JJ Sammie 2S
2-J Livestock, Casper, WY
7th - HPL Ebony Rose High Plaines Lowline Angus, Strasburg, CO
8th - Bar J Mae 6S42
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
9th - Southside Louizee 24P Southside Stables, Schenectady, NY
10th - RML Mandalay Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington, WY
Class #404B - Junior Heifer Calves - Group 2
1st - Miss Brenton 603S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
2nd - Fairwyn's Sierra 603S
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
3rd - EZ Mandie 45
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
4th - EBC Miss Ellie 2S
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
5th - Southside 311
Southside Stables, Schenectady, NY
6th - Southside 325
Southside Stables, Schenectady, NY
1st - Nikmugga Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK
2nd - SC Brittney Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK
Class #CRC14 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Summer Yearling Heifer
1st - Nikmugga Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK
2nd - SC Brittney Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK
Class #408 - Junior Yearling Heifers
1st - PX 08R
2nd - GNS Glen Ellen 3R
3rd - Bar J Nellie 0K5 5R7
4th - EZ Caterra 32R
Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND
Class #CRC06 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Junior Yearling Heifer
1st - PX 08R
2nd - GNS Glen Ellen 3R
Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
Class #501 - Cow/Calf Pair
1st - Fairwyn's Lucinda 104L
2nd - Bar J Ellie 07P
3rd - EZ Sherry Gerry 55P
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Bar-B-Q- Ranch, Boulder, CO
Class #CRC23 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Cow/Calf Pair
1st - Fairwyn's Lucinda 104L
2nd - Bar J Ellie 07P
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Class #CRC22 - Grand & Reserve Grand Champion
Fullblood Female
1st - PX 08R
Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
2nd - Fairwyn's Sheyenne 601S Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
Class #601 - Fullblood Summer Bull Calves
1st HPL Beau Jet High Plaines Lowline Angus of Strasburg, CO
2nd HPL Beau Jangles High Plaines Lowline Angus of
Strasburg, CO
Class #602 - Fullblood Early Summer Bull Calves
Class #606 - Fullblood Summer Yearling Bull
Class #608 - Fullblood Two Year Old Bull
1st - MLC Shane
Mellott Lowline Cattle, Carr, CO
2nd - LTL Windsor Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
3rd - SFR Phantom
Sunflower Ranch, Ramah, CO
4th - Lazy G Will
Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA
5th - SFR Tuaca
Sunflower Ranch, Ramah, CO
1st - JJ Rudy 1R
2-J Livestock, Casper, WY
2nd - LCM Kelvins Chevy
LCM Farm, Berthoud, CO
3rd - Fairwyn's Revenue Maker 527R Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
4th - SFR Dillinger
Sunflower Ranch, Ramah, CO
1st - LTL Durango Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
2nd - LTL Rifle
Split Circle Angus, Coldwater, KS
3rd - Protocol 177P
Dakota Lowlines, Chamberlain, SD
4th - Bar J Agave P54
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
5th - Twin Oaks Tequila 1164P Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
Class #CRC24 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Summer Bull Calf
1st - MLC Shane
Mellott Lowline Cattle, Carr, CO
2nd - LTL Windsor Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
Class #CRC27 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Intermediate Bull
1st - JJ Rudy 1R
2nd - LLB Mr Rib R508
2-J Livestock, Casper, WY
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
Class #CRC29 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Senior Yearling Bull
1st - LTL Durango Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO
2nd - LTL Rifle
Split Circle Angus, Coldwater, KS
Class #607 - Fullblood Junior Yearling Bulls
Class #603A - Fullblood Junior Bull Calves - Group 1
1st - Supersonic 602S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
2nd - Sterling 604S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
3rd - Fairwyn's Showcase 6045 Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
4th - Mr Image's Repeat 9S
Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE
5th - MCR Black Elk
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch of Willsal, MT)
6th - Fairwyn's Solution 602S
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
7th - Lazy G Bruce
Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA
8th - JJ Atlas
Cletus Bissell, Delta, CO
Class #603B - Fullblood Junior Bull Calves - Group 2
1st - MCR Standing Bear
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch of Willsal, MT)
2nd - LLB Baytwos S26
Dennis Boldt, Lakeville, MN
3rd - Double J's Yes I 'm Cool Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
4th - Double J's Yes I Am 11S Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
5th - DLC Dundeal
Deeney Lowline Cattle, Grass Range, MT
6th - MCR Red Cloud
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch of Willsal, MT)
1st - Fairwyn's Reno 501R
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
2nd - Bar J Hoss SR14
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
3rd - RML Top Gun 24 Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington, WY
4th - Dale the Intimidator #3 Crosley's Lowline Angus, Byers, CO
Class #CRC28 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Junior Yearling Bull
1st - Fairwyn's Reno 501R
2nd - Bar J Hoss SR14
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN
Class #CRC30 - Grand & Reserve Grand Champion
Fullblood Bull
1st - Supersonic 602S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
2nd - JJ Rudy 1R
2-J Livestock, Casper, WY
Class #POD - Produce of Dam
1st - Fairwyn Farms of Burlington, WI
Class #JGS - Junior Get Of Sire
1st - Double J Cattle Co. of North Plate, NE
Class #G02 - Breeders Best Six Head
1st - Double J Cattle Co. of North Plate, NE
Class #CRC25 - Champion & Reserve Champion
Fullblood Junior Bull Calf
1st - Supersonic 602S
Big Valley Cattle Co.
(owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
2nd - MCR Standing Bear
Karen Mugnier
(owned by Muddy Creek Ranch of Willsal, MT)
Class #604 - Fullblood Senior Bull Calf
1st - Fairwyn's Rocky 528R
Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
2nd - Twin Oaks XXL 1125 Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
Class #605 - Fullblood Fall Yearling Bull
1st - LLB Mr Rib R508
Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
2nd - Twin Oaks R.P.M. 8265 Twin Oaks Cattle Co., Lebanon, TN
Dr. Steve Myers had the huge tasks of judging the largest Lowline show ever.
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The Junior Corral
By Bill Goldsberry and Shari Schroeder
There is no one to thank more than the Juniors, volunteers and
sponsors for allowing me the opportunity to serve on the Junior
Show Committee and to experience for just a moment how big this
world may seem through the eyes of our young members. To see a
face with determination, confusion and frustration change so rapidly to joy, self-esteem and confidence by walking an animal into a
show ring with a crowd supporting their every move and knowing
this might be their time to be chosen. This is impossible to describe
with words and might even choke you up a little as it does me. This
is the ALR Junior Program. This is our program and it is a conglomeration of all the good our supporters have provided. Thank
you to all who have acknowledged, supported and provided for this
in-expendable opportunity for our youth.
Most know by now that I have been elected into the position of
ALR President. I understand what is expected of my position and
want to fulfill my obligation to the members. Your interests are my
priorities. My focus will now be on resolving issues brought to me
by the membership and upholding the position of president of the
ALR.
It is with a heavy heart that I must resign my duties on the ALR
Junior Show Committee and hand the Chair to Shari Schroeder, but
her interest in the Juniors leaves me confident with its future. The
committee is strong and the volunteers who are members of this
committee all have one thing in common and that is our youth.
Thank you Shari Schroeder, Dana Sekich, Beth Sterling, Doug
Dodd, Bryan Thomsen, Brittney Hurd, my wife Amy Goldsberry
and all the generous supporters of our young cattle people.
Regards,
Bill Goldsberry
Thank you Bill, I look forward to the opportunity I have been
given to work with the Junior Committee. We expect to continue
expanding and refining on all that was accomplished in 2006. One
of our first items of business with this transition was to formally
invite Amy Goldsberry to serve as a Committee member. I am
pleased to announce her acceptance.
Congratulations to all of our Juniors who persevered and successfully participated in the National Western Stock Show Junior show
in January 2007.
The Junior Committee would like to take this opportunity to once
again express our thanks on behalf of the Junior Membership for
the very generous financial contributions made to the Junior program in January 2007.
John Reed donated one percent of the Annual Sale proceeds directly to the Junior program. Thank you, John, for your very generous
contribution. Folks, this is the second year running that John has so
generously donated from the sale proceeds. Of course typical of
John he is quick to point out that this would not be possible without the consignors and buyers, so in this spirit, thanks to all.
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Mark Nascimento also made a very substantial contribution directly to the Junior program by donating 50% of the sale proceeds on
his consignment, Lot 98,of four frozen 100% guaranteed heifer
embryos. Thank you, Mark.
I hope many of you got to meet Jillianta and Shannon, Australian
Junior members who were guests on the fitting crew of the
Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co., in Denver this year. This was the
continuation of an informal youth exchange that began last April
with one of our ALR Juniors, Joe Deeney, who traveled to
Australia and worked with the fitting crews at the Sydney Lowline
show. In January the ALR Board approved a program to formalize
an ALR/ALCA Youth Exchange Program. See the separate article
for more on this program.
The Junior Committee is actively reviewing 2007 Junior shows to
ensure appropriate time is allotted (when combined with other
ALR open shows) and appropriate and consistent guidelines for
classes and participation are used. We are pleased to announce that
due to the continued success and growth over the last three years of
the Midwest Regional Junior Show, held in North Platte, Nebraska,
the Junior Committee chairs for this show, Dana Sekich and Bryan
Thomsen, have announced that they will split this into two shows
for 2007. In order to maximize opportunity for regional participation and limit travel, while maintaining the low cost and conducive
learning environment with lots of one-on-one time for our Juniors,
there will be two shows hosted in two separate regions the weekend of June 2-3, 2007.
Dana Sekich will manage the Mountain States Lowline
Association Junior Show to be held June 2-3 at Rocky Mountain
Lowlines, 6482 US Highway 85, Torrington, WY 82240. Dana has
already made arrangements for a fitting clinic, showmanship clinic
and barbeque along with an indoor show. Please contact her at
(970)302-7674 for additional information.
Bryan Thomsen will manage a Midwest Regional Junior Show to
be held on June 2-3, specific location yet to be finalized (expected
to be in the vicinity of Nebraska City). Doug Dodd, another of our
Junior Committee members has agreed to conduct a showmanship
clinic on Saturday afternoon, prior to the Sunday show, and there
will be informal fitting tips shared by all as well as the traditional
barbeque for families.
You can pencil in Junior shows at the Iowa State Fair, the Boulder
County Fair (Colorado) show, the American Royal and the NILE.
More show information will be published as it is finalized. Check
the ALR web site for the latest up to date information. Please
don’t hesitate to contact any one of your Junior Committee
Members for questions or suggestions.
Junior Committee Chair
Shari Schroeder
2007 Breeders Reception
sponsors:
Robert Mason
Daniels Switch Cattle
Co.
Michael Strang
Mountain States Lowline
Association
Southwest Lowline
Angus Association
Bruce Ankeny
Spur Cattle Co.
Dwaine Umberger
Rosebud Beef
Margo Hayes
Vitulus Lowline Stud
Thank you all for
sponsoring the largest
Breeders Reception
ever!
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2007 National Grand Champion Fullblood Bull
Supersonic 602S Big Valley Cattle Company (owned by Bonanza, LLC of Kennewick, WA)
2007 National Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull
JJ Rudy 1R 2-J Livestock, Casper, WY
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2007 National Grand Champion Fullblood Female
PX 08R Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO
2007 National Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female
Fairwyn's Sheyenne 601S Fairwyn Farms, Burlington, WI
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2007 National Grand Champion Percentage Bull
Mr. Rockin Brenton 105K
Rocking J Ranch, Cody, NE
2007 National Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull
EBC Machine 811S Schmit Farms, Oakes, ND
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2007 National Grand Champion Percentage Female
Double J's Who Am I
Double J Cattle Co., North Plate, NE
2007 National Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female
GNS Felicity 1S Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI
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Nancy Chapman talks with visitors prior to the 2007 National Sale.
Mountain States Lowline Association
Invites you to the
Boulder County Fair Lowline Show
Lowline Ledger Display Advertising Rates
Check In: Saturday, August 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Release: Sunday, August 5, after completion of show, until
Monday, August 6 at noon.
The Lowline Ledger is mailed to all ALR members, plus
those who have inquired about the breed. If you want to
reach the greatest number of interested potoential buyers,
consider placing an ad in the next editon.
Rates are for camera-ready artwork. If you need help
designing an ad, give the office a call at 816-221-0641.
Entry Fee: $15/head
Deadline for the Summer 2007 issue is May 1, 2007.
Show Date: Sunday, August 5 at 5:00 p.m.
Entry fees and forms due July 21, 2007
Ad Size
Member
Rate
Prepaid
Nonmember
Prepaid Rate
Biz Card
$30
$25
$40
1/4 Page
$60
$50
$75
1/2 Page
$100
$75
$125
Full Page
$150
$125
$200
Send entries and fees to:
Connie Mechem
700 Wilfred Rd
Berthoud CO 80513
Make checks payable to MSLA
Full show line up will be in the next issue.
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Colombo Park Tannhauser
The Herdsire and Foundation of Colombo Park.
Colombo Park Alcina
Grand Champion Female and now in our cow herd.
Photo at 12 months.
Colombo Park Aria
Supreme Champion Lowline and now in our herd.
Photo at 10 months.
Reunion in Denver 2007
• Lynda Senger - Whitehead, Colombo Park
• Jane Ristrom - Elandra Park
• Barb
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Secretary’s Update
Jan 8, 2007 ALR Board meeting
Meeting called to order by President, John Floyd at 1:20pm MST
In attendance John Floyd, Bill Goldsberry, Shari Schroeder, Eric Craig, John Reed and Jim
Spawn and Sharon Bosley with Attaché.
Minutes from the Dec 29, 2006 Board teleconference meeting were distributed and approved.
Glenn Benjamin requested a few minutes to discuss a couple of items with the Board before we
started on the agenda for the meeting. He related another instance of a breeder who has used the
assigned permanent herd ID of another breeder to prefix the name of registered animals. A similar concern was discussed with the membership at the August 2006 meeting. The ALR Rules and
Regulations Rule III, 3. includes the sentence, “A permanent herd ID will be issued at the time
of the membership by the ALR for each breeder’s exclusive use.” Because this rule is referring
to tattooing of cattle members may not interpret that the herd ID assigned is for exclusive use in
naming cattle also. It was also noted that a number of members use a ranch name as the prefix
to naming cattle.
Further discussion about available options for tracking and managing animal name prefix designation by members was held. Shari Schroeder made a motion to obtain the cost to add a field to
the ALR database for animal name prefix (of up to 15 characters) and the programming costs to
allow for this prefix to be automatically added as prefix to the name of each registered animal.
John Reed seconded and the motion passed.
Glenn informed the Board that he had hired a contractor with a bobcat and that Rick Sekich also
brought in his bobcat to clear the snow from the pens assigned to the Lowlines last week. The
Lowline exhibititors were very pleased to see their pens cleared of the snow piles upon arrival.
The Board thanked Glenn for taking care of this and unanimously agreed to reimburse Glenn for
this expense as well as to provide equal compensation to Rick Sekich.
ANNUAL REPORT FROM ATTACHE
Jim provided and reviewed the 2006 ALR Highlights, 2006 Activity Report, 2006 Balance
Sheet, 2006 Income and Expense Statement, Junior Program funds that came through the office
and the 2006 National Show, Sale and & Annual Membership meeting income/expense summary. A line item has been to the Fee Schedule & Self Billing Worksheet for the recording, but not
registering of animals to formalize this service.
A general discussion was held about the improvements that have been made to the Ledger during 2006 and what other improvements might be rolled out in the future. Jim Spawn will investigate the cost to add some color pages as a future possibility and report to the Board.
OLD BUSINESS
Creation of policy around use of ALR logo and potential copyright of the logo. John Reed
moved that the use of the ALR logo be restricted to ALR and active members. Eric Craig seconded, motion passed.
Jim Spawn to establish on line view access to ALR accounts. John Floyd instructed Jim Spawn
to establish a view only on-line access to the ALR accounts for Attache, the ALR President and
Secretary/Treasurer
ALR will institute and track a list of authorized purchasers of semen certificates. John Reed
made a motion that a rule be added to the rules and regulations, titled “Breeding Certificates”
and that this rule be designated Rule VI and subsequent rules be given one higher number. The
rule should read as follows:
1. Owners of bulls used out of herd through artificial insemination or natural service shall be
recorded by the ALR.
2. Owners of such bulls shall file an application accompanied by appropriate fees.
3. Upon receipt of application by the ALR, an initial inventory of 10 breeding certificates will be
issued to the owner at no additional cost.
4. Only the recorded owner(s) named in the application may purchase breeding certificates.
5. Certificate rights may be transferred to another owner upon written request by the recorded
owner.
Shari Schroeder seconded, motion passed.
Restrict animal name change to the first registered owner. John Reed made a motion to add item
5 to Rule IV and subsequent items be given one higher number. Item to read – Name Change:
Only the first owner may request a change in the name of an animal. A name can be changed
only if the individual animal has no recorded progeny. Shari Schroeder seconded the motion,
motion passed.
Expand the name field to 40 characters. Changes to the ALR rules for the addition of a designated animal name prefix (whether member selects the herd ID or other prefix up to 15 characters)
will be reviewed after programming costs for changes to the database are requested.
Junior checking account.
Bill reported that the Junior account has a balance of $3,398.65. Shari Schroeder requested that a
combined balance sheet and income statement be prepared for the ALR as a whole including the
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Junior program funds and expenses. The Board agreed to increase the dues of the Junior members from $5 to $10. Five dollars of each Junior membership will be retained by the ALR to fund
membership tracking and as an offset for costs of distribution of the Lowline Ledger to our
Junior members and five dollars will be placed in the Junior Program account. It was also agreed
that Junior membership dues will be payable by the end of the preceding calendar year just as
our adult membership dues.
The Board recommended to Jim that we establish firm deadlines for publication of the Lowline
Ledger and adhere to them. Discussion was held about how best to establish the publication
dates and communicate this to the membership. It was suggested that this be included along with
all known show entry deadlines in an Annual Calendar section of the Ledger. Shari Schroeder
will review various known show entry deadlines for inclusion on this calendar. Advertisers in
the Lowline Ledger must have ad copy to the office no later than Feb 1, 2007 for inclusion in the
next publication of the Lowline Ledger.
After obtaining hotel and banquet rates for our 2007 NWSS show/sale and annual meeting, the
board discussed possible options for a change of venue. Bill Goldsberry will investigate options.
Discussion was held regarding sponsorship of a Junior member for Australian exchange program
with ALCA. Bill Goldsberry made a motion to create a Junior Exchange program sponsored by
the ALR to provide funding for airfare and accommodation to visit Australia under the guidance
of an ALCA sponsor. Eric Craig seconded and motion passed. Further details to be worked out
with ALCA and the ALR Board to establish the program.
It was suggested that we add the color of the animal to the on-line herdbook data displayed to
assist members in identifying red animals. Shari Schroeder will follow up with the programmer
to have this field added to the data extract for the on line herdbook and placed in the animal
view. MMI is investigating whether one of the parentage DNA markers tested for could be the
presence of a red gene. Confirmation that this can be done as part of our current DNA testing is
still pending.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Show Committee
Eric Craig reported that a trial Pen of Three Bulls was held today at 2pm. The Lowline show on
Wednesday has 43 exhibitors and 185 show entries. It was suggested that for 2008 maybe we
could have the Pen of Three Bulls and the Junior Showmanship classes held on Monday. Eric
and Glenn will review this with NWSS as well as request an increase in premium matching
funds to $5,000 for 2008.
John Floyd noted that the exhibitor and entry numbers were up at the Iowa show in 2006. Shari
Schroeder noted that the Iowa show dates have been posted on the Iowa State Fair web site.
Mike Standley was recognized for all he does for our breeders to make this show a success.
Jim Spawn recognized Shari Schroeder for the organization and hospitality at the American
Royal in 2006. That show has also grown and members are requesting a Junior show be included
for 2007.
Sale Committee
John Reed reported that there are already 18 potential buyers signed up for the web auction
tomorrow. There is some concern about doubling the number of sale entries in one year but will
wait to see how the sale goes before proposing any changes. The sale order has been established
and John will post this in the morning.
On-line Herdbook and Web Site update
Shari Schroeder reported that the on-line herdbook utility for updates will be turned over to the
Attaché office to allow the quarterly updates to be completed by them without sending data to
the programmer.
A general discussion was held regarding enhancements to the ALR web site. It was agreed that
Shari will obtain estimate from the programmer for a complete redesign of the web site to
improve navigation and add the semen registry. A requirement for ease of maintenance will be a
primary emphasis, with the expectation that the Attaché office can continue to manage data
updates (i.e. membership lists, semen registry, forms changes, on-line herdbook, etc).
Annual Meeting
John Floyd announced that the annual meeting will be moved back to 7 p.m. to allow time for
the reception by our Australian visitors following the sale.
NEW BUSINESS
Jim Spawn presented and reviewed the updated Letter of Agreement for services provided to
ALR by Attache. John Reed made a motion to accept the letter of agreement. Eric Craig seconded, motion passed.
Eric Craig moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:05pm MST, seconded by Shari Schroeder, motion
passed.
Secretary’s Update
Jan 9, 2007 ALR Membership meeting
Meeting called to order by President, John Floyd at 7:50pm MST
OLD BUSINESS
None
Board members were introduced. Members and guests from the Canadian Association and
Australian Association were recognized and welcomed. New members of the ALR stood and
introduced themselves and were welcomed.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion items from the floor that the Board will take under advisement.
Numerous concerns and frustrations were raised about the timeliness of registrations being completed and communication from the office to the member on registrations for which there is a
problem. Several suggestions were made to address these concerns which included: have members submit DNA samples directly to MMI lab for fullblood registration requirements and
include these results to the office along with registration application use other means of communication to members for corrections of simple errors or questions on registration forms such as
phone and e-mail to speed resolution require a report card tracking specific steps of the registration process be completed for each registration which Attaché would use for a regular report to
the ALR Board. A motion was made from the floor to adopt this required report card, motion
failed on membership vote
Minutes from the Jan 8, 2007 Board meeting were read and approved.
ANNUAL REPORT FROM ATTACHE
Jim Spawn provided and reviewed the 2006 ALR Highlights, 2006 Activity Report, 2006
Balance Sheet, 2006 Income and Expense Statement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sale Committee
John Reed reported that preliminary sales figures from today were over $500,000, $55,000 of
this from buyers who participated in the sale over the Internet. There were over 175 Internet
viewers. John Floyd thanked John Reed and Neil Effertz for all of their work on the sale again
this year.
Several suggestions were made to address these concerns which included:
• Hiring an outside firm to conduct Board of Directors ballot process
Show Committee
Eric Craig gave a special thanks to Rick Sekich and Glenn Benjamin for cleaning the snow from
the Lowline exhibitor’s pens. He also recognized Janis Black for all the work she does each year
for in preparation for the Denver show. It is Janis who organizes the Lowline entries into classes
and prints the show schedule every year.
• Consider obtaining liability insurance for the Board of Directors
There was a trial pen of three bulls this year. Eric expressed a thank you to Schmit Farms,
Dakota Lowlines, Double J Cattle and Muddy Creek Ranch for their participation. A ballot box
was placed at the pen of bulls for a people’s choice balloting and congratulations go to Schmit
Farms for percentage category and Muddy Creek Ranch for fullblood category.
Representatives of the following Regional promotional groups introduced their group and noted
the states being represented by the group
• Northwest
– Idaho, Oregon, Washington
• Mountain States Lowline Association
– Colorado, Wyoming, Montana
• Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Association
– Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico
Eric also introduced a new award, the Herdsman Award. This award is designed to recognize
someone behind the scenes who may or may not be a breeder, but is hands-on in caring for and
preparing the cattle for shows and exhibits. Next year Eric suggested that members may make
nominations for this award in mid-year and allow the membership to cast ballots at year end to
award the Herdsman Award. This year the Award for 2006 Herdsman is going to Tervor Smith.
• Expand the number of Board members
• Provide matching funds or other monetary support to the Promotional groups
ELECTION of OFFICERS
John Floyd turned the meeting over to Vice-President, Bill Goldsberry.
Eric noted the show tomorrow has 185 entries with 43 exhibitors.
On-line Herdbook and Web Site update
Shari Schroeder noted that the ALR web site would be reviewed for redesign with an emphasis
on improving navigation and improving ease of update to the site for the office. Please send
your suggestions for redesign of the ALR web site to Shari at [email protected] for
compilation and review by the board. It was suggested that one way to improve the turnaround
and to minimize data entry errors for registrations would be to have an on-line registration form
that did some simple edit checks on data entered.
A question was raised about handling any data errors that are found in pedigrees on the on-line
herdbook. Any corrections should be directed to the office for investigation and correction. This
is because the on-line herdbook is a quarterly refreshed copy of the data from our ALR herdbook
so corrections need to be made to the ALR herdbook and they will then flow into the on-line
herdbook with the next refresh.
Junior Committee
Bill Goldsberry thanked all the very generous sponsors of the Junior program and recognized
each of the members of the Junior committee for their work on the Junior program. He noted that
the Junior program has a token of appreciation for the sponsors of the Junior program on the
table outside so please stop by.
Dana Sekich nominated Brian Walters, seconded by Peter Ahlstrand.
Betty Deeney nominated Dori Steckley, seconded by Les Shannon
George Jenkins nominated Jerry Adamson, seconded by Joel Marin
David Whitehead nominated John Floyd, seconded by Mike Standley
Mark Nascimento nominated Mark Hoyle, seconded by Bruce Ankeny
John Reed moved nominations cease, seconded by Janis Black, motion passed.
Candidate comments were heard and balloting was conducted. John Floyd was re-elected to the
Board and Brian Walters was elected to the Board.
It was moved, seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
The Board of Directors met immediately following the Membership meeting to elect 2007 officers for the Board. Bill Goldsberry was elected President; Brian Walters was elected Vice
President, Shari Schroeder elected Secretary/Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
Shari Schroeder
Bill announced that the ALR Board has agreed to work with the Australian Lowline Cattle
Association to have a Junior Exchange program, sponsoring one of our Junior members travel
expenses to visit a Lowline stud in Australia and having a US Lowline breeder host an
Australian Junior member during the Denver 2008 activities. Details between the ALR and
ALCA will be finalized and published.
Bill noted that the Junior committee has a number of initiatives under consideration including a
point system for the Junior program. This would allow Juniors to accumulate points for their participation and placement in Junior shows throughout the year to be considered for an overall
prize.
John Floyd noted that parents need to contact the office if they do not want their Junior’s name
or contact information to appear on the ALR web site.
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At Your Service
Snow Family Farm
near Spokane, Washington.
American Lowline Stock
Purebred Males and Females for sale now
Call 509-244-6230
[email protected] • snowfamilyfarm.com
[email protected]
Must Sell!
Complete Herd of Lowline Percentage Cattle
19 Females in all - Brood Cows & Heifers
2 Young Bulls - 7/8 and 3/4 blood
Good looking cattle, reasonably priced.
Valley View Ranch
Dennis Bontrager
(715) 758-7865
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At Your Service
Your Business Card
could be here!
Send card along with $100
for four insertions
to
ALR
1912 Clay St.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
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Regional Association News
SOUTHWEST LOWLINE ANGUS BREEDERS
The Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders
Association (SLABA) was formed to promote
Lowline Cattle throughout the USA.
Spearheaded by Joel Dennis of Double J Farms
– Springtown, TX, in March 2006 fifteen
Lowline breeders gathered for our organizational meeting. Since our initial meeting, we have
grown to over 80 members strong spanning over
10 states.
Our goals are education, promotion, and communication about the Lowline breed, while
maintaining the highest level of integrity.
Beef - Manor, TX; Troy Stafford of Bartlesville,
OK; and Janell Marin of Twin Oaks Ranch Alvin, TX.
Our future plans include an ongoing newsletter,
educational field days, an online auction,
Lowline exhibitions and implementing regional
shows.
We invite everyone to join us in helping to promote Lowlines, educate breeders and expand
the Lowline breed across the United States and
internationally. Visit us at our website
www.slaba.us for more information.
MOUNTAIN STATES LOWLINE ASSN
Our education goals are not only about the
Lowline breed, but to assist our members with
the best practices of buying, selling, and raising
Lowlines. We not only actively promote the
Lowline breed, but also our support members.
We support the ideal standards for the breed and
by working together, we are striving to build a
strong market and a trusted product. Integrity is
our stronghold with commitment to each other
and in all of our dealings.
Mark Hoyle, SLABA Vice President, with the
valuable assistance of his 12-year old daughter,
Haley, just published our first newsletter with
many important informative articles. We are
looking forward to their next publication.
Our association meetings are not only to conduct required and routine business, but also to
give our members valuable training and tools to
assist them in the successful breeding of
Lowlines. Our last meeting was held at Melody
Acres Ranch in Crockett, Texas, with over 45
members present. We examined the Lepod irrigation system, making bulk compost tea, and a
cheap but effective corral and chute. During our
Lowline BBQ, we had a taste test of stressed
and unstressed grass-fed Lowline beef.
Our next meeting on March 24 will be at Robert
Masons Ranch in Carthage, Texas. He has invited some top-notch people to show us how to
halter break, fit and show our Lowline cattle.
Our committed executive leadership includes:
President, Patti Seeley, of Melody Acres Ranch
- Crockett, TX; Vice President, Mark Hoyle, of
Two Rivers Organic Ranch - Bennington, OK;
Secretary, Amy Bock, of Woodbine Farm Copper Canyon, TX; and Treasurer, Kathryn
Lawlace, of Larry’s Dairy - Crockett, TX. Our
enthusiastic Regional Directors are Joel Dennis
of Double J Farms - Springtown, TX; Craig
Campbell of Lonestar Lowlines LLC - Boerne,
TX; Tim Jackson of Tex-Cess Lowline Angus
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Mountain States Lowline Association was
founded by 18 like minded Lowline
ranches/breeders in late August 2006. Initially
to help promote the Lowline breed in our dry
arid climates of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and
Montana. The MSLA has since seen the need to
help others organize and establish their own
regional organizations/associations, thus feel a
connection to these areas/regions in promoting
Lowline cattle nationally. Although our association is still in development stages, we feel we
are headed in a positive and beneficial direction
for the breed.
With our region representing four Lowline
shows, National Western Stock Show – Denver,
Colorado; The NILE - Billings, Montana;
Boulder County Fair - Longmont, Colorado;
and, coming this summer, Middle Park Fair &
Rodeo - Kremmling, Colorado. Showing and
representing Lowlines just became second
nature to the good folks of the MSLA. But we
are not just about showing, we have the confidence in our regional membership to promote
and introduce Lowlines to the commercial
aspect of the beef industry. Through continuing
endeavors proving the functionability of these
Lowline cattle to the commercial cattle industry.
We hope to help encourage not just locally or
regionally but nationally the importance of
Lowline cattle.
Our Board Members are:
Brian Walters, President
Paul Kenehan,Vice President
Connie Mechem, Secretary
Rick Sekich, Treasurer
Betty Deeney, Member at Large
We at the MSLA look forward to meeting with
all the Lowline breeders/ranchers at the next
show you attend.
NORTHWEST LOWLINE ASSOCIATION
On November 11, 2006 in Pendleton, Oregon, a
new Amercian Lowline Association was
birthed. Twelve interested people met at the
Red Lion in Pendleton to serve as a steering
Committee. With the number of Lowline breeders in the Northwest (Idaho, Oregon and
Washington) growing to thirty it was thought to
be the right time to organize a regional organization. With Bernalyn McGaughey acting as
secretary and Bruce Ankeny as chairman the
meeting went well. The group met as one to
decide the Mission Statement and the name of
the association. The meeting was then divided
into two groups. One to develop bylaws and the
other to develop events, activities, fees and
working committees.
The last issue of the day was the selection of
officers for the organization. The following
were chosen to service as officers: Bruce
Ankeny, Chairman; Bonna Boekel , Vice
Chairman; Bernalyn McGaughey, Secretary;
and Nancy Chapman, Treasurer.Standing
Committee Chairman’s were as follows:
Promotion /Education, Mary Goben; Shows/
Social, Glenn Chapman; and Marketing/Sales,
Shelley Dodd.
As of the 1st of February we have 11 confirmed
Charter members and one Associate member
representing 12 producer units. We think this is
a great start and we are on our way.
Northwest Highlights:
NORTHWEST LOWLINE CLASSIC, our first
show was held the last weekend of October
2006 at the Central Washington State Fair in
Yakima, Washington. It was a great event with
5 farms and 27 full blood animals represented,
competing in 14 classes. Bonanza LLC (David
and Donna Whitehead) was the supreme breeder, taking the Champion Bull and Champion
Female and winning many other classes.
CASCADE CATTLEMAN FEATURE:
Lowline cattle were the feature breed in the July
edition of the Cascade Cattle Magazine. The
magazine has a large circulation in eight western states. Ankeny Acres, Nampa, Idaho, was
the centerfold feature farm. The magazine was
very impressed with the progressive spirit of the
breeders that were involved. Plans are being
made to be featured again this year.
At Your Service
Eat Lowline Beef and Taste Why More People
Enjoy Our Steaks.
We have locker beef and individual USDA inspected cuts available
either grass-fed or corn-fed. All naturally grown (drug and additive
free). Also, half-blood and 3/4 blood open Lowline heifers for sale.
Sired by Nitro.
For prices contact:
Dwaine or Susan Umberger
Rosebud Beef Ranch
29297 346th Ave. • Herrick, SD 57538
605-775-2477 • [email protected]
Wyndham Farms
Registered Purebred and Percentage American Lowlines
For sale – Bred Half Blood Cows
Home of “CAMEO” fencing, inc
800-822-5426 www.cameofencing.com
Hammond, NY
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For Sale:
Two fullblood heifers. Buy one or both.
We’ve got a number of percentage cattle for sale. All due to calve
this spring. Buy one or all. Bulls available, too. Don’t miss this
opportunity to get a
package deal at great savings.
3 halfblood Lowline cows, all due to calve this spring
1 3/4 blood cow, due to calve this spring
Pick any 3 for $10,000.
They’ll be calving in less than 2 months.
Fullblood Lowline bulls for sale
1 to 3 year old mature bulls or semen.
Plenty of pedigrees to choose from. Always semen checked with
health certificate.
Commercial Fullblood bulls available, too, at discount prices.
Always the best.
Delivery possible.
John Floyd
Twin Oaks Cattle Company
Lebanon, Tennessee
615-473-4286
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