Champions Named at 2009 North American

Angus enthusiasts led 211 entries while competing for top honors at the 2009 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 16-17 in Louisville, Ky. Don Boggs, Manhattan, Kan.; Twig Marston, Norfolk, Neb.; and Kyle Colyer, Bruneau, Idaho, served as the judges while evaluating the 168 females, 39 bulls and four cow-calf pairs before selecting the winning animals.

Dameron First Class claimed grand champion and junior champion bull honors. Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., and Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill., own the April 2008 son of EXG RS First Rate S903 R3.

WCC Master General U140 won reserve grand champion bull for Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind. The April 2008 son of S A V Masterpiece 5289 first won reserve junior champion.

Cherry Knoll Rosebud 817 captured grand champion female honors for Lacey Murray, Garrett, Pa. The May 2008 daughter of Champion Hill Edition 2029 first won intermediate champion.

Kade Patton, Frankfort, Ind., showed the reserve grand champion female. Dawson Ms Blackbird 28 is the January 2008 daughter of Famous 7001 and first claimed junior champion.

Champion Hill Georgina 6208 won grand champion cow-calf pair. Mandy Richardson, Louisa, Va., owns the May 2007 daughter of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C. A May 2009 bull calf sired by S A V Bismarck 5682 completes the winning pair.

Mandy Richardson, Louisa, Va., showed the reserve grand champion cow-calf pair. Champion Hill Georgina 4402 is a January 2005 daughter of GAR Integrity. A March 2009 heifer calf sired by S A V Bismarck 5682 is at side.

2009 Arkansas Show

reserve grand champion bull
SSR Bando 7108 of T F won reserve grand champion bull and Arkansas champion bull at the 2009 Arkansas State Fair Angus Show, October 11 in Little Rock, Ark. Sugar Springs Ranch, Lincoln, Ark., and Turner Farm, Richmond, Ind., own the March 2008 son of H S A F Bando 1961. He first won junior champion. Clint Rusk, Brookings, S.D., evaluated the 99 entries.

Indiana Angus Association Annual Meeting

Tuesday, December 29, 2009Indiana Beef Cattle Office 5738 W 74th Street, Indianapolis View Larger Map

Schedule of Events

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

• IAA Board of Directors Meeting (Auxiliary and Junior Association meetings throughout afternoon)

1:15—2:15 p.m.

• IAA Membership Meeting (Committee reports, Judge selection)

2:30—3:30 p.m.

• General Assembly (Queen Contest, Presentation of Awards, Historic Angus Herds)

3:45—5:15 p.m.

• Indiana Angus Futurity Educational Seminars
  • Purdue Angus Field Day Continuation—Part 2  Purdue Beef Unit Representatives
  • Update & Explanation of AAA Policies on AM &NH  Jerry Cassady and Cathy Watkins

5:30 p.m.

• Annual Futurity Banquet, Directory and Angus News Auction

Squealers Southern Bar-B-Que will cater a Smoked Beef Brisket and Smoked Chicken Dinner

Cost $17.00 per person (Children 6 and under no charge)

All reservations for the Banquet must be paid in advance and are due to Judy Brown by December 22.
(download reservation form below)

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Congratulations to Champions

The Southern Indiana Angus Association

Would like to congratulate these Angus Champions!

 

Clark County                                                 

Champion Heifer-Carrie Wiley              

Champion Steer- Carrie Wiley              

                                                                                               

Crawford County                                               

Champion Steer- Tristra Wyman                       

                                                                       

 

Decatur County                                               

Champion Heifer- Nick Stewart                       

 

 

Floyd County                                                 

Champion Heifer- Kelsey Wood             

Champion Steer- Kelsey Wood             

 

Harrison County                                               

Champion Heifer- Scott Ferree             

Champion Steer- Alicia Jones                          

 

Jackson County                                               

Champion Heifer- Courney Branaman        

Champion Steer- Morgan Harrison                      

                                               

Jefferson County                       

Champion Heifer- Kylee Phillips             

Champion Steer- Toby Harrell

 

Lawrence County

Champion Heifer- Emma Ericson

Champion Steer- Gavin Norman

 

Orange County

Champion Heifer- Kaitlyn Wilson

Champion Steer- Seth Hackney

 

Scott County

Champion Heifer- Randy Richey

Champion Steer- Lucas Brown

 

Switzerland County

Champion Steer- Robin Furnish

 

Washington County

Champion Heifer-Elizabeth Catlin

Champion Steer- Devon Jerrell

Southern Indiana Angus Scholarship Winner

The Southern Indiana Angus association is pleased to announce that Jake Saunders of Cloverdale, Indiana is winner of the association’s $750 scholarship award. Jake, son of Karl and Glenda Gillette, is currently a sophomore at Purdue University majoring in biology. As a past president of the Indiana Junior Angus Association and past exhibitor at National Junior Angus shows, Jake has developed his herd and his admiration of Angus cattle. Jake is also very involved in many Purdue activities and has plans to get his PhD in biology. After college, Jake has plans to become a leader in the academic world and plans to continue developing his own Angus herd. We are proud to announce Jake Saunders as our first scholarship recipient and wish him much success in his career goals!

NOTES FROM IAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

NOTES FROM IAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
August 22, 2009

Bruce Lamb, President called the meeting to order at 3:52 PM following an excellent program and tour of Purdue’s cattle facilities and herd. Minutes were approved and treasurer’s report was accepted.
Steve Patton, Jr. Advisor gave a report on the NJAS held in Georgia. Indiana should be very proud of their juniors as they won many awards. Indiana was represented with 55 head of superior Angus. The juniors would like to get their logo on their trailer before they have another trip.
Chris Wickard, Vice President, needs entries by 9/1/09 for Hoosier Beef Congress Sale.
Jack Sweeney reported that the Preview will be held at Lebanon in 2010. The dates being the same time in June: 16-19. In 2009 there were 7 “First-time exhibitors”.
Jack also reported that the State Fair had 47 Angus heifer entries and 10 steer entries. There were 69 head for the Open Show.
Jay Davis reported on the Directory. 1800 copies were printed, with 112 pages per book. He commented that Lou Ooley does an outstanding job and is great to work with.
In case of a death of a paid member of the IAA ,a policy was established that states “$50 will be given to the AA Foundation in memory of the deceased or immediate member of the household”.
Be sure to check out the IAA website, the videos are on from the 50th IJAA Celebration.
Jerry Cassady, reported that the budget has been tightened at headquarters. He also reported that Boot Camp would be Sept. 22, 23 at Michigan State.
Adjournment at 5:15 PM

Young Angus Breeders Seize “The Golden Gate to Opportunity” at LEAD

Lauren Jernas, Knox, left, and Ashlyn Carter, Noblesville, right, represented Indiana at the 2009 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, August 6-9 in San Francisco, Calif. More than 160 youth and advisors from 34 states and Canada attended the conference, “The Golden Gate to Oppurtunity,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry.

National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members from 34 states and Canada participated in the LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 6-9 in San Francisco, Calif. The 184 youth and advisors gained insight into the environmental and animal-welfare challenges facing California while developing leadership and teambuilding skills. “The Golden Gate to Opportunity” was this year’s theme for LEAD, which is funded through the Angus Foundation and designed for NJAA members 14 to 21 years old.

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Changes to the IN State Fair Angus show schedules

There are significant changes in the Beef Cattle Show Schedules at the 2009 Indiana State Fair.

Junior Show Schedule – Angus:
Wednesday 8/05     8:00 AM to 6:00 PM             Stall Assignments – No cattle admitted – No trucks in the barn.

Thursday 8/06         8:00 AM to NOON                Stall Assignments – Cattle admitted only at these times.
NOON to 4:00 PM               No cattle admitted during these times.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM             4-H Beef Exhibitors may complete entry paperwork
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM           Stall Assignments – Cattle admitted only at these times

Friday 8/07               6:00 AM to 8:00 AM             Stall Assignments – Cattle admitted only at these times
8:00 AM                                 All 4-H Beef and Dairy Beef must be in place.
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM           Entry paperwork & showmanship entries completed.
1:00 PM                                 Check 4-H heifer registration papers – when Angus Breed is called.
Must bring original copy of registration certificate with the calf.

Saturday 8/08          8:00 AM                                 Weigh 4-H Steers – when Angus Breed is called.  Must bring original copy of registration certificate with the calf.
2:00 PM                                 4-H Beef Showmanship – including Junior and Intermediate Division Finals

Sunday 8/09             8:00 AM                                 Judging 4-H Heifers – when Angus Breed is called. (Angus scheduled late in breed order)

Monday 8/10            8:00 AM                                 Judging 4-H Steers – when Angus Breed is called (Angus scheduled last)
4:45 PM                                 4-H Senior Showmanship Finals
5:45 PM                                 Supreme Champion 4-H Beef Heifer Selection
6:30 PM                                 Grand Champion 4-H Drive – Grand Champion Steer
MIDNIGHT                             4-H Beef must vacate the cattle barn.

Open Show Schedule – Angus:
Tuesday 8/11           6:00 AM to NOON               All open cattle admitted. – No trucks admitted before 6:00 AM
NOON to 4:00 PM               No cattle admitted during these times.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM            Check In Angus Papers – In Cattle Barn Lobby.
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM          Open cattle admitted.

Wednesday 8/12     6:00 to 8:00 AM                   Open cattle admitted. – No trucks admitted before 6:00 AM
8:00 AM                                 Open Angus must be stalled.
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM            Final Check In Angus Papers – In Cattle Barn Lobby

Thursday 8/13         NOON                                    Open Angus Judged.
6:00 PM                                 All Open Show cattle must be out of the cattle barn.

Please check tattoos on all animals before leaving home to be sure they match exactly what is shown on the registration certificate. If they do not match when checked at the show – they will not be allowed to show.

Angus Fitting Rule will apply on both 4-H and Open Show Angus Breeding Cattle.  It will not apply on Angus Steers at the 2009 Indiana State Fair.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My cell phone number is 317-501-0330 if you need to contact me at the Fairgrounds. Otherwise please use my home number 317-844-5895.

Jack Sweeney
5275 E. 161st Street
Noblesville, IN 46062
317-844-5895
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Indiana Fall Classic Angus Sale

The Indiana Fall Classic Angus Sale, which is annually sponsored by the Southeastern Indiana Angus Association, will be on September 20, 2009  (note the date change) at Little York, IN.  It is our 6th year for the sale and we are planning on a very special day.

We have always encouraged any Indiana Angus Association member to make quality consignments to our sale and we hope that you will consider entering this year.  We will offer spring cow/calf pairs, fall cow/calf pairs, bred cows, bred heifers, show heifer prospects, and a small number of elite breeding age bulls.  We expect all consignments to be of top notch quality.

Please contact Jason Miller, sale chairman,  immediately to receive consignment information and answer questions.  He can be reached at 765-215-1177, or jason.a.miller@chase.com.

Board Adopts Combined Policy Regarding AM, NH

American Angus Association President and Chairman of the Board Jay King presented the following letter to the Angus membership Friday following the conclusion of the June meeting of the American Angus Association Board of Directors. The meeting was conducted at Association headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo., June 9-12. The letter is available on the Association’s web site at www.angus.org.

June 12, 2009

Dear fellow Angus breeders,

Following nearly five days of careful and thoughtful deliberation regarding Arthrogryposis Multiplex (AM) and Neuropathic Hydrocephalus (NH), I am writing to inform you of our decisions regarding this important matter.

The American Angus Association has adopted a combined policy regarding both AM and NH. The combined policy does three things.

First, it expands the window of opportunity in which members can continue to register heifers that are known carriers of these defects. The “sunset” provision for registration of AM-carrier heifers is now December 31, 2011. The “sunset” provision for registration of NH-carrier heifers is June 14, 2012. Beginning January 1, 2010, AM-carrier bulls – and June 15, 2010, NH-carrier bulls – will not be eligible for registration.

Second, it continues to provide commercial producers with the information they need to make sound and scientifically based decisions when investing in Angus genetics. It ensures that all registered bull and heifer calves produced by carrier parents be tested for these defects, and that the results of these tests appear on the animal’s registration.

Third, it protects the genetic integrity of Angus. While all cattle breeds are affected on occasion by genetic defects, we believe the open and aggressive policy we put in place last fall – combined with advances in DNA testing and technology – will enable Angus breeders to use sound science to move more rapidly and aggressively away from genetic defects than at any time in history.

While we realize that not everyone will be completely satisfied with this policy, please know your board of directors carefully evaluated all sides of this issue during our discussions this week. I am proud of the work they did.

It is important that you know how seriously we weighed all of your concerns and suggestions. The policy we’ve approved is based on hundreds of conversations, letters and emails from across the country. We appreciate the input and guidance you gave us, and appreciate your continued support as we build a brighter future for all of us.

Click here to view the updated policy.

For a list of labs authorized by the American Angus Association for NH testing, click here.

Best regards,

Jay P. King
President
American Angus Association