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tion in the show barn over the
three-day period of the AGM.
This was judged by a panel of
fellow Dexter breeders. This
initial award went to the
Stout family from Arkansas.
Congratulations, Earl
and Carolyn, on a job
well done!!
The sale of animals
and the White Dexter Auction
went well. The overall price of
animals was strong. As al-
ways, a lot of fun was had at
The 2014 Annual General
Meeting (AGM) is now in the
books, and it was a good one!
Thank you to all of the mem-
bers/volunteers of Regions 3
and 7 who made this such a
memorable event. The
AGM is a lot of work
and does not happen
without a tremendous
amount of behind-the-scenes
sweat, dedication and labor
from a whole lot of people.
I was fortunate enough to
help stage the classes before
they went into the show ring
and got to see all of the great
animals up close and visit
with the owners and showers.
It was a great set of animals
that represented the breed in
all of its diversity very well.
Thanks to all of the breed-
ers who brought animals to
the show. It is a labor of love,
but it is still hard work to
train, bring and show ani-
mals.
I cannot say enough good
about our youth showmen and
women. They handled them-
selves and their cattle in a
very professional manner in
the ring and in the barn. They
are so much fun to visit with;
the energy and enthusiasm
they possess and the knowl-
edge of the breed they com-
mand made me very proud of
each and every one of them.
My congratulations to the
Chris Odom award winners.
Asher Corter and Allex Gann
are classy young men who are
well-deserving of this honor.
Two new awards were pre-
sented this year; first is the
Chuck Daggett Citizen of the
Year Award, which went to
Rick Seydel of Iowa. The
American Dexter Cattle Association
The Dexter Bulletin
A productive AGM
Message from the President
Summer 2014
Officers
Jim Woehl
President
27492 Mule Deer Rd.
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4755
Roberta Wieringa
Vice President
5260 Whitneyville Rd.
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-4809
Pam Malcuit
Immediate Past President
17087 Dixie Farms Lane
Iola, TX 77861
(936) 394-2606
Carol Ann Traynor
Secretary
1427 17 Rd.
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-1931
James Smith
Treasurer
10583 Castlegate Lane
Bois D’Arc, MO 65612
(417) 689-3574
Staff
Jill Delaney
Registrar
1325 W. Sunshine #519
Springfield, MO 65807
(952) 215-2206
Ray Delaney
Webmaster
1325 W. Sunshine #519
Springfield, MO 65807
Anne Feltus
Editor
5815 Tammy Dr.
Manvel, TX 77578
(281) 489-4655
Robert Seddon
WorkYoke Administrator
775 Spring Rd.
Mineral, VA 23117
(540) 894-5571
nomination by Terry Sprague
which earned Rick this inau-
gural award is published else-
where in the Bulletin. Please
take time to read it. Con-
gratulations, Rick!
The second new award is
the Herdsmanship Trophy,
which was presented for the
overall best display/presenta-
tion/animal husbandry/sanita-
(Continued on p. 5)
I am very excited about where the
ADCA is going as an association.
This photo by Kelly Laffey won first place in the individual
Dexters category of the AGM Photo Contest—and also was
the grand prize winner.
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
Regional Directors
Region 1
Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois
(Term ends 12/31/2015)
Region 2
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, British
Columbia, Alberta
(Term ends 12/31/2015)
Region 3
West Texas (area codes 806, 432, 325, 830, 210, 956,
361, 512, 254, 940, 915, 817, 682, 214, 469 and 972 )
(Term ends 12/31/2016)
Region 4
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New
Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
(Terms ends 12/31/2015)
Region 6
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma
(Term ends 12/31/2016)
Region 7
Louisiana, East Texas (area codes 903, 430, 409, 936,
979, 713, 281 and 832)
(Term ends 12/31/2016)
Region 8
South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee
(Term ends 12/31/2016)
Region 9
Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
(Term ends 12/31/2014)
Region 10
Indiana, Michigan, Ohio
(Term ends 12/31/2015)
Region 11
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
(Term ends 12/31/2015)
Region 12
Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin,
Minnesota
(Term ends 12/31/2014)
Becky Petteway
2023 Green Hill Rd., Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-1616 [email protected]
Sandy Thomas
P.O. Box 135, Antelope, OR 97001
(541) 489-3385 [email protected]
Becky Eterno
118 Pfeiffer Rd., Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 537-5255 [email protected]
Vicki Jones
2967 Harris Ranch Road, Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 532-3450 [email protected]
Norman Hoover 221 Rd 23, Peru, KS, 67360
(620) 725-3440 [email protected]
David Jones
6730 Delbello Rd., Manvel, TX 77578
(281) 692-0325 [email protected]
Steve Albritton
166 Warren Cemetery Rd., Sandy Hook, MS 39478
(601) 740-1989 [email protected]
Chad E. Williams
517 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(571) 447-7562 [email protected]
Patrick Mitchell
7164 Barry St., Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 875-7494 [email protected]
Jessica Gibbons
P.O. Box 709, Phillipsport, NY 12769
(845) 647-3705 [email protected]
Rick Seydel (Interim Director)
1011 Chestnut Rd., Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 684-5753 [email protected]
PAGE 3 AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
PAGE 4 AMERICAN DEXTER
ADCA GOALS TASK FORCE
Assigned as needed
AGM/SHOW & SALE
Robert Wieringa (Co-Chair), Pam Malcuit (Co-Chair), Warren Coad,
Gene Pittman, Debra Hawkins, Wendy Fultz and Dick Clark
CLASSIFICATION
Assigned as needed
CODE OF CONDUCT/ETHICS
Jim Woehl (Chair), Carol Ann Traynor, Judy Nocks, Pam Malcuit,
Chad Williams and Vicki Jones
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Vicki Jones (Co-Chair), Jessica Gibbons (Co-Chair), Jill Delaney and
Jeff Collins
HISTORICAL
Jessica Gibbons (Co-Chair), Chad Williams (Co-Chair) and Sandi
Thomas
FINANCE & FUNDING
Jim Smith (Co-Chair), Jim Woehl (Co-Chair), Rick Seydel, Clay Adams
and Pat Mitchell
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Assigned as needed
MARKETING & ADVERTISING
Becky Petteway (Chair), Vicki Jones, Norm Hoover, Gene Pittman,
Gale Seddon, Robert Seddon and Jim Woehl
NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS
Roberta Wieringa (Chair), Carol Ann Traynor and Rick Seydel
PEDIGREE & GENETICS
Sandi Thomas (Co-Chair), Chad Williams (Co-Chair), Jeff Chambers,
Gary Clark, Jeff Collins, Pam Malcuit, Kelvin Tomlinson, and Dr. Gus
Cothran (Adviser)
BYLAWS/STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Steve Albritton (Co-Chair), Pam Malcuit (Co-Chair) and Pat Mitchell
TALISMAN AWARD
Jim Woehl (Chair), Charles Townson (Co-Chair), Sally Coad, Sandi
Thomas and Belle Hays (Honorary)
WEBSITE & TECHNOLOGY
Ray Delaney and Robert Seddon
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Steve Albritton (Co-Chair), Don Giles (Co-Chair), Anne Feltus, Danielle
Hawkins (Youth Representative), Debra Hawkins, Elissa Emmons and
Mark Sawyer
Committees
ADCA Code of Ethics
As a member of the American
Dexter Cattle Association, I agree
that I will:
Not knowingly make any
untruthful statement in submitting
applications for registry and not
register animals of questionable
parentage.
◄►
Not neglect or mistreat my
animal(s), but, on the contrary, at
all times safeguard and further
its/their well-being.
◄►
Not transfer any animal to a party
who I feel will not conscientiously
look after its health, safety and
well-being or may exploit or
degrade or otherwise act to the
detriment of the breed of animal.
◄►
Only breed animals that I know to
be in good condition and health.
◄►
Represent my animals honestly to
prospective buyers and give such
advice or assistance to the buyer as
may be reasonably requested.
◄►
Keep on the alert for and work
diligently to control potentially
adverse effects of known
genetically inherited conditions by
educating prospective buyers
regarding the implications associ-
ated with the presence of these
conditions in a breeding program.
◄►
So act in my breeding practice and
in dealings with others as to
protect and improve the good
standing and reputation of the
breed and of the association.
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the White Dexter Auction as we raised
money for the ADCA (yeah, we sold Earl
Stout’s hat).
Pam Malcuit was this year’s Talis-
man Award winner. Her dedication to
the breed is obvious by her service as a
regional director for six years, president
of the association for two years, interim
registrar and two-time AGM coordina-
tor. She has mentored several youth
through the years and was part of the
driving force to get Dexters
into the Houston Livestock
show (the largest livestock
show in the USA). Thank
you, Pam, for all you con-
tinue to do.
At the 2013 Board of Directors meet-
ing, a motion was unanimously passed
to award an honorary lifetime member-
ship to the five past presidents who led
the ADCA at a time of great turmoil.
These leaders established the frame-
work under which we, as an association,
have enjoyed great success and growth.
It was my honor to present the lifetime
membership certificates to Chris Ri-
card, Pat Mitchell, David Jones,
Roberta Wieringa and Pam Malcuit.
This was a one-time award and will not
be repeated for present or future presi-
dents.
The 2014 Board of Directors (BOD)
and officers had a very productive, pro-
active meeting. This was possible in
large part due to the monthly confer-
ence calls that deal with issues as they
arise and allow for the face-to-face
meeting to be spent planning for the
future. Several topics were discussed,
but the two that evolved as the theme of
the meeting were the revamping of the
Youth Committee and the establish-
ment of an Education Committee.
Steve Albritton has assumed the
duty as chairman of the Youth Commit-
tee. Over the next several months, he
and his committee, which now includes
youth members, will lay the foundation
for a Junior American Dexter Cattle
Association. This will be a huge under-
taking that will require the support of
our entire membership, but it will be
well worth it to see our youth opportuni-
ties grow in the years to come.
Vicki Jones volunteered to head up
the new Education Committee. She is
forming her committee and developing
the goals for it at this writing. We, as a
board, felt that the Education Commit-
tee will give focus to a vital area of in-
terest for all ADCA members. If any of
you have an interest in these areas,
REGION 1
A big thank-you to all who attended the
Region 1 meeting held at Monkeyhand
Ranch, Petersburg, Ill. From the Dexter
beef lunch with homemade cinnamon
ice cream to the chauffeured farm tour
and milking demonstration, hosts Jim
and Peg Higgins made sure a good time
was had by all! The meeting was very
productive and resulted in some con-
structive changes to the ADCA website.
Illinois is certainly buzzing with inquir-
ies about owning Dexter cattle.
The next Region 1 meeting will be
held at Double H Ranch in Rogers,
Ark. Cathy and Craig Hayes will be the
host on Saturday, Sept. 20. Arrive
at 11:30 for lunch at 12, followed by
discussion of ADCA news. Then we'll
have a milking demonstration by Macy
Hutchison of Shiloh Farms. Please
RSVP by Sat., Sept. 6, to Becky Pette-
way, 417-767-1616, or email bapetteway
@yahoo.com.
For facebook fans, Region 1 has
moved to a “group” page to provide a
user-friendly site. You can post photos,
Dexters for sale and events. Please let
everyone know if you or a family mem-
ber is showing your Dexters! https://
www.facebook.com/groups/2934797008-
32137/.
If you haven't been on the ADCA
website recently, check it out! There are
new tabs to help locate items, and the
registrar now posts to what timeframe
she is responding. These are all very
useful to members.
Hope to see you in September!
Becky Petteway
REGION 3
All kinds of genetic tests for all kinds of
animals have entered the field in the
last few years. Our Dexters have bene-
fited in that testing for two serious
breed problems, pulmonary hypoplasia
with anasarca (PHA) and chondrodys-
plasia (CD), now enables us to circum-
vent and eventually, one hopes, breed
these death-dealing defects out of our
cattle. Experiences like these with ge-
netic testing would tend to predispose
breeders to view any new genetic test on
the horizon as a benefit to the breed–as
if there were only one inference to be
please contact Steve or Vicki.
In order to make the most effective
use of our committee time, the Classifi-
cation Committee has been placed on a
“ad hoc” (or on-call) status. Classifica-
tion of animals has not been done by
any ADCA member in over three years.
The BOD unanimously felt that there
were areas needing more attention
(youth and education, for example). If
classification should revive, we can al-
ways reactivate the committee.
Another BOD agenda item was life
memberships. This topic was brought
forward by members wishing to have
this option. The price for an individual
lifetime membership was set at $1,000.
The formula used was current dues
($40) x 25 years.
As with any lifetime membership, it
is a lot upfront but becomes an excellent
value as time goes on. If it fits your
plan, it is now an option.
A nomination was made from the
floor during the annual member
meeting to keep the current slate of
officers. During the post-AGM board
meeting, there were no further nomina-
tions, and the current slate of officers
was elected by acclamation.
It has been a privilege to be your
president for the past year. I am hon-
ored to be asked to serve for one more
term. I am very excited about where the
ADCA is going as an association. We
will need to work together to make the
vision of a Junior American Dexter Cat-
tle Association become real-
ity. We will need to work
together to make the Educa-
tion Committee the force it
needs to be.
There will be challenges, but nothing
worth having is without challenges.
Things probably won’t happen as fast as
any of us would like, but these goals are
worth the long-term effort.
I encourage all of you to begin think-
ing about joining us in Harrisonburg,
Va., in June of 2015. Chad Williams and
the folks in Region 9 have already got a
good start on what promises to be yet
another stellar American Dexter Cattle
Association AGM.
Jim Woehl
We will need to work together to make the vision of a Junior ADCA become reality…and the
Education Committee the force it needs to be.
(Continued from p. 1)
Regional Directors’ Messages
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drawn from a test result, as with PHA
and CD.
However, the newest popular genetic
test, for A2/A2 milk, purports to show
benefits which are not nearly so clear as
anecdotal evidence declares them to be.
This test, invented by a for-profit com-
pany in New Zealand, identifies animals
whose milk has a composition whose
protein is supposed to offer health bene-
fits, such as not triggering type 1 diabe-
tes and preventing coronary heart dis-
ease. Australians and New Zealanders
have embraced this idea, making A2/A2
milk a high-end favorite in scarce sup-
ply.
Both of ADCA’s testing labs do this
test, and the parent company insists
that its information be posted with A2/
A2 results on the documents which
come from the labs. The proximity of
proprietary commercial information
side by side with scientific results tends
to imply that the lab, instead of just
doing the test, is endorsing it–not the
case at all. Why not? The scientific proof
behind the A2/A2 claims is murky.
While a few controlled studies have
been done, they have not shown defini-
tively that benefits exist. (Contact me
for the links to these papers if you’d like
to read for yourself: [email protected].)
A google search for “A2/A2 milk” pro-
duces the usual internet spectrum–from
crackpots to scientists. Future studies
might verify A2/A2 claims, but so far
the benefits of this milk seem to inhabit
the realm of wishful thinking. They
could exist, might exist, it would be nice
if they did exist, but no science yet says
they do exist. So, do the test for A2 if
you like. If A2 milk turns out to be ge-
netically superior after all, great–you’re
ahead of the game! If not, you’re only
out the price of the test.
Becky Eterno
REGION 4
Greetings from Region 4! First, a big
thank-you to the folks in Texas who put
on such a great AGM this year. We sure
enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting
new ones.
One of the many great things that
came out of our board of directors meet-
ing this year was the formation of a new
committee–Education. We hope to im-
prove on and add to information for our
current members and for people who
are interested in the Dexter breed. In
AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
many cases, the information is available
but not always easily found. In other
cases, we’ll be working on making in-
structions easier (“Pulling Tail Hairs” –
an instructional video!). If you have
ideas or suggestions for us, please feel
free to let me know, as we are just get-
ting under way as we define the mission
of this committee.
Show season is just getting under
way–did you know that our ADCA web-
site now has a page for upcoming events
and results? You can send your local or
regional information for shows or meet-
ings to our webmaster, Ray Delaney, by
using the link on the new page.
Showing or local events continue to
be one of the great ways to showcase
our Dexters. We provide a Dexter every
year to our local pageant for a minor
role as the milk cow. We get to provide a
bit of information on the breed, and all
the folks who attend get to see our
sweet little breed in action.
Please do keep in touch with your
directors with your ideas and/or con-
cerns. Our registrar’s primary job is to
get our Dexters registered and/or trans-
ferred. Your directors are here to an-
swer your questions and provide infor-
mation. If I can’t help you, I’ll definitely
direct you to the appropriate person
who will be able to help.
Have a great summer!
Vicki Jones
REGION 6
Hi, everyone. For those of you who don’t
know me, my name is Norman Hoover. I
am the new Region 6 director. I want to
do a good job and be of service to the
Region 6 Dexter breeders.
We had a great AGM in Texas;
thanks to all our hosts and directors for
all their hard work. Region 6 was well-
represented by both youth and adult
participants.
We have two upcoming fairs in Re-
gion 6. The first one is the Nebraska
State Fair in Grand Island, Neb. It will
be Aug. 26-28. The deadline for registra-
tion will have passed by the time you
receive this Bulletin, but I encourage
you to attend the show to support your
fellow Dexter breeders.
The second one is the Tulsa State
Fair at Tulsa, Okla. It will be Sept.24-
25. For additional information, contact
Deb Hawkins at 405-226-6456. This is a
great opportunity to show your Dexters.
Missouri Dexter Breeders Associa-
tion will have its show and sale Oct. 17-
18 (http:www.missouridexter.com-show-
-sale.html).
If I can be of any help in represent-
ing you with our ADCA organization or
answer any questions you may have,
feel free to contact me at maryhoover74
@yahoo.com or 620-725-3440.
Norman Hoover
REGION 8
This is my first written report in the
Bulletin since becoming District 8 direc-
tor Jan. 1 of this year. It’s been a steep
learning curve, but hopefully I’m get-
ting the hang of this, and you will be
hearing from me regularly.
Just as a note of introduction so you
have a sense of who I am. I’m married
to my high school sweetheart (Susan),
and we just celebrated our 37th anniver-
sary. We have three great sons, three
wonderful daughter-in-laws and eight
beautiful grandchildren. We are heavily
involved in our local church and mission
work, foreign and domestic.
Susan loves our Dexters just as
much as I do. We bought our first Dex-
ter cows in December `08 from Ms.
Helen Dixon in Virginia. We followed
that up with a bull from Jerry/Linda
Rininger from Michigan, and off we
went into the wonderful world of Dex-
ters. I also received a lot of advice and
help from Dan Butterfield when I began
exploring Dexters.
I just returned from my second AGM
and my first as a director. We spent a
whole day in a board meeting, and it’s
really amazing all the good things the
AGM is involved in. We are a growing,
dynamic organization, and I believe the
breed and the ADCA are in an upward
trajectory that will improve both rap-
idly.
I was asked to co-chair the Youth
Committee beginning at the AGM this
year. I have accepted that assignment
and look forward to working with the
Youth Committee and others improving
our youth program.
The ADCA and state associations are
heavily involved in youth. We sponsor
seven or eight youth shows at major
venues all across the nation. Several
state associations have heifer programs
where heifers are given to deserving
The scientific proof behind
the A2/A2 claims is murky.
Showing or local events continue to be a great way
to showcase our Dexters.
The breed and the ADCA are in an upward trajectory that will improve both rapidly.
youth to care for and show. Don Giles
oversees a youth program in Texas that
has over 20 youth involved. Our chal-
lenge is going to be to work with all
these groups and existing programs and
replicate them in all areas of the coun-
try or adapt them to fit specific areas
and needs.
The ADCA also oversees the Chris
Odom award for youth. Seeing and
hearing the recipients of that award at
the AGM inspired me to be deeply com-
mitted to our youth program. Our youth
need us, and I and the youth committee
need you to make our youth program
grow.
If you have any type local youth pro-
gram in place centered around Dexters,
I would love to hear from you. I’m com-
piling a list of all such programs nation-
wide. I believe there is a lot happening
with Dexters and youth; it’s just not
always reported or talked about.
There will be a District 8 annual
meeting in conjunction with the Tennes-
see Valley Dexter Show at the Tennes-
see Valley Fair site in Knoxville, Tenn.
The show is at 2 p.m., Sept. 11, and the
meeting will be held shortly after. It
will be very informal. Hopefully next
year we will move to another part of the
district so as many breeders as possible
can get involved in the meetings.
Final thought: Read the ADCA Code
of Ethics published in the Bulletin. Let’s
all strive to follow this ethical guide; the
Dexter world will be better for it.
Steve Albritton
REGION 9
Hello, Region 9! On Nov. 8, we will have
a regional meeting at the Rockingham
County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg,
Va., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Hereford
Cattle Association is holding its show at
the fairgrounds on the same day. This
provides us a unique opportunity to see
the fairgrounds set up for a show and to
assess what we like and dislike about it
to improve our planning for our June 18
-21, 2015, AGM.
Fairground address: 4808 S Valley
Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: (540) 434-0005
Timeline:
1-1:10–Welcome (cookies and refresh-
ments provided)
1:10-1:30–Briefing on the Rockingham
County Fairgrounds, hotels, amenities
to support the AGM and target budget
1:30-2:30–Tour of fairgrounds (observe
the layout of the fairgrounds and decide
upon a setup for our upcoming AGM)
2:30-3–Vote for regional director.
Chad Williams
REGION 10
Many of the inquiries we receive about
the breed are centered around the ques-
tion: “Why Dexters? Why not a minia-
ture breed?”
Why did we begin our 27-year jour-
ney in raising these wonderful little
cows? There are a number of good rea-
sons:
►We already were raising commercial
crossbred beef cattle, but they weren’t
anything “special” in our area. Everyone
around had Hereford, Angus or Sim-
mental beef breeds. Some had some
Maine Anjou and Chi-Angus crosses,
but no one in West Michigan had even
heard of the Dexter breed. It was time
for something new and different!
►Our dog veterinarian, Dr. Don Bixby,
was active with the American Minor
Breeds Conservancy (AMBC) and gave
us a lot of information about the breed,
including where they originated, where
they were located around the country
and, more importantly, where we could
get started with our first Dexter. Since I
am of Irish heritage, it was a natural
fit.
►The AMBC had a show and sale in
Centerville, Mich., in 1987, and there
was a Dexter bull calf in the auction. I
made up my mind that this was going to
be the start of our foray into the world
of Dexters, and we were lucky enough to
be the high bidder. Callen of Old Or-
chard was destined to be the foundation
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Point of Contact
Alternate Volunteer
Point of Contact
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Photographer
Photo Backdrop Setup/Teardown
Show Secretary/Treasurer
Judge(s)
Sponsors/Vendor Coordinator
Show Vet/Animal Check-in
Keynote Speaker(s)
Entertainment Coordinator
Educational Workshop Coordinator
Catering/Meals Coordinator
Barn Manager
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bull for Shamrock Acres Dexters.
►As we grew our herd, we realized that
the Dexter breed filled an important
niche in the cattle industry. Unlike
miniature breeds, which are more of a
novelty item, they are the ideal cattle
breed for smaller-acreage farms, with
the ability to thrive on less-than-
optimum pastures, overgrown with
brush that other cattle wouldn’t touch.
Additionally, we found that we could
raise two Dexters to one of the bigger
breed animals.
►A major reason for continuing to
breed Dexters is the quality of the beef.
While we don’t raise our cattle solely on
grass, we have found that Dexter beef
rivals or exceeds the quality of ANY of
the major beef breeds. I’ll take a good
Dexter rib steak any time over a certi-
fied Angus steak. Taste, tenderness and
the “right-sized” portion are a combina-
tion that’s hard to beat. Our beef cus-
tomers can’t wait for the steers to be
finished, and we never have enough to
meet the demand. As a result of the
demand for the smaller sides, we quit
raising the big breeds.
►Above all, the Dexters we have raised
have been docile, easy-keeping cattle.
We are not fearful of taking strangers
on a walk through our herd, even when
the bulls are in the pastures with the
cows. The herd doesn’t hightail it to the
other end of the pasture; people are
amazed when my wife Linda lets out a
yell for the cows and they all come run-
ning, even if they are a quarter-mile
away.
Twenty-seven years later, we still
enjoy the breed and have no intention of
quitting. The Shamrock line has pro-
duced some exceptional breeding stock,
with well-muscled frames and well-
balanced udders. We welcome calls and
inquiries, and we hope we can continue
to share our enthusiasm with many new
breeders. Come on up and visit and see
the cattle. The coffee pot is always on!
Patrick Mitchell
REGION 11
We had another great annual general
meeting this year. For those who were
not able to make it, you were missed,
and I sincerely hope you start making
plans to be at the upcoming one in Vir-
ginia next June. If you have been telling
yourself that you can't make one of
AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
these gatherings due to the fact you
don't have someone to take care of live-
stock while you are gone, here are some
tips to help you prepare.
Talk with your vet, local ag exten-
sion agents, neighbors and fellow Dex-
ter owners for a recommendation on
farm sitters. Sometimes finding one
who will take care of cattle is a little
tougher than finding someone to care
for horses; at least, it is in my area.
I, of course, waited `til the last min-
ute to find someone and was in a total
panic right before this past AGM–and it
was totally unnecessary, since my vet
was able to point me in the right direc-
tion and found me a wonderful farm
sitter that I wish I had come across long
ago. Vacations and family gatherings
out of town are not out of the question
any longer; in addition, if I am injured
and can't do it all myself, I know now
that I have someone whom I can get to
lend a hand.
One of the first things I did was label
everything in my feed room and make
sure that everything is in its place so
that whoever came could easily find
what is needed and washable to give the
correct feed to each animal. Also, having
a written list with a description of each
animal in each area of the farm and
how many were where so that head
counts could be done was super impor-
tant so that if any were missing or off
on their own to calve, the farm sitter
had all the info. Where the water lines
are, where the shutoffs are and who to
contact if any issues arose were also on
my list.
I included what brand and type of
feed each animal receives and where I
buy it in case anything delayed me or if
anyone left the door open and the feed
was accidently consumed by the local
wildlife. I also included the name and
phone number of my hay guy, just in
case.
While I was making my lists, it
dawned on me that, geez, this was
something I should have done a long
time ago and kept somewhere in the
house that could be easily found in case,
God forbid something happens to me
and I can't be here, whether due to in-
jury or an accident.
I was lucky enough that the first
person my vet referred me to was ex-
perienced with cattle and poultry and
was also able to take care of the dogs.
That doggie door I put in a few years
ago has certainly paid for itself and
helped to cut down on the amount of
times per day someone had to come here
while I was gone.
I have already discussed with the
farm sitter when I will be at the AGM
next June, and she is planning on tak-
ing care of everyone again for me. This
is a huge relief!!
Being away from the farm for any
length of time has been a constant
struggle; my days and activities are all
centered around: Can I be back for eve-
ning grain time? Will I be here for calv-
ing? Will I be able to get back before
dark to lock up everyone so the preda-
tors won't get them? Just knowing I can
rely on someone when something comes
up is such a huge relief.
So is having a list of what to do with
my animals should I become ill or
worse. On that list is who to contact to
help if a liquidation sale is needed. Hav-
ing several contacts on that list who
know what your wishes are for your
livestock will be a huge help for the per-
son who has to deal with your estate.
Including what the going rates are so
that they are not undersold and so that
they don't end up at the auction
house. Up-to-date records on them all
are also important to keep handy.
If you haven't visited our regional
facebook page, please take a minute to
check it out. We'd love to hear from you.
The page can be found at https://www.
facebook.com/groups/18215357198-
7737/.
I have also been receiving a lot of
calls from potential new buyers looking
for all different types of Dexters, so if
you have any for sale, please let me
know so I can direct them to you. You
can also list any for sale or wants on the
facebook page.
I look forward to hearing from you
all, so feel free to get a hold of me.
Jessica Gibbons
REGION 12
Rain, rain, go away! What a start to this
summer. In western Iowa, we went from
a drought the past couple of years to
wanting to build an ark. The cattle can’t
even keep up with the pastures, which
is a good thing. I wish we could help
some of you members located through-
Just knowing I can rely on someone when something
comes up is a huge relief.
I’ll take a good Dexter rib steak any time over a
certified Angus steak.
I know now that I have someone whom I can get
to lend a hand.
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
out the United States with moisture to
keep your pastures growing.
I had a wonderful time in Texas for
the AGM. Had an opportunity to meet
many new people and had the privilege
to visit with friends from the past. En-
ergized would be the one word I could
use to explain myself after the event
was finished.
My hats off to the folks who put this
AGM together. They did a wonderful
job, and everyone I talked with had
nothing but positive comments. I’ve had
the privilege of working with approxi-
mately nine different AGM boards and
officers over the years, and this group of
people was some of the best. We com-
pleted an awful lot of business over the
few days we were together, and I smiled
thinking back how far this organization
has come since 1994. All the ADCA
members should be proud of their direc-
tors and this association. Just make
sure to contact the directors of your re-
gions for questions or concerns you may
have or just to visit.
As you know, my term as your in-
terim director ends Jan. 1, 2015. It has
been a privilege of mine to represent all
of you for so many years, and I have
tried to help everyone out as much as
possible. I would strongly encourage
anyone in this region to run for this
elected position. Anyone who wants to
learn more about Dexter cattle or the
ADCA and how it operates should
please step up to the plate.
You all should know that I am fin-
ished with being Region 12 director and
plan on not running again. I’m still only
a phone call away with anything that
you may need help with, even if I’m not
your current director.
My one item I would like to address
is directed to all members who sell ani-
mals. Please transfer the animals you
sell in the ADCA for the new members
who purchase from you. Many of the
new members have no idea how to fill
out the transfer papers or how to do it
online. This is a very important item
you can help buyers with. If you are
concerned about the cost, just add $25
on the sale of the animal to cover the
transfer.
Rick Seydel
I smiled thinking back how far this organization
has come since 1994.
Report from the Registrar: Registrations, Transfers, Updates
The AGM was fantastic–so much so
that we are all still riding on the Dexter
buzz, and it shows in the registrar's
office.
This is the perfect time to inform
everyone about the standard turn-
around time for online and mailed
transactions. All online transactions, be
it registrations, transfers, lab updates,
corrections, memberships or general
questions, are handled in the order they
are received. The following timeline will
help you estimate when your paperwork
will be processed:
▪ Online registrations/transfers: 3-4
days (to appear on the online pedigree)
▪ Mailed-in registrations/transfers:
processed the week they are received
If an online application is not proc-
essed within 10 days, please contact me,
as there is a slight possibility the regis-
tration or transfer was not received.
Mailed-in applications go to Missouri
first, where they are held until Friday of
each week and then sent via overnight
mail to the registrar’s office. The mail is
received in the registrar’s office each
Monday unless there is a holiday, so you
can estimate that you will see your ani-
mals online within two weeks from the
date you mailed them.
If you are having lab work done on
an animal to be registered, please wait
to send in your registration application
until all lab results are complete. In-
complete registration applications
will be returned. So, please be sure
your registration doesn’t require a color
test for red or that you have chondro/
PHA results if you are indicating car-
rier/non-carrier on your application. If
you are indicating obligate non-carrier,
please check the online pedigree for
your sire and dam to be sure they are
both showing as non-carriers in the reg-
istry. If we don’t have both the sire and
dam recorded as non-carriers and you
indicate obligate status for your calf
being registered, your application will
be returned.
The number-one reason applications
are currently being returned is for bull
calves not being sire-qualified. If you
are not sure what that means, please
refer to the ADCA website for clarifica-
tion. If you are registering a bull calf
born after 2010, it is not enough for his
genotype report to read permanent
record. The calf’s genotype report must
say sire-qualified, or, as the Univer-
sity of California-Davis puts it, (calf) is
the offspring of (sire) without considera-
tion of the dam. The calf’s report must
indicate that his genotype was matched
with his sire’s genotype.
We now have a convenient document
attachment feature on the online regis-
tration form for you to attach your docu-
ments or you can email them. The reg-
istrar does not automatically re-
ceive lab results; you must send
them in if you would like them re-
corded.
We only receive genotype results
from the lab. You must indicate the ac-
cession/case number in the field pro-
vided so it can be looked up.
It really was a pleasure meeting so
many of you at the AGM. To put faces
with voices and names was sure a high-
light for me.
Jill Delaney
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
Description Amount
Funds Account Balance - Beg 128,889.47
Revenues
Dues - Membership 35,990.00
Registrations 32,660.00
Registrations - Late 11,220.00
Registrations - Steers 970.00
Registration Certificate Replacement 195.00
Transfer Fees 36,040.00
AGM Fundraising Proceeds - White Dexter 10,001.50
AGM Meal & General Proceeds 18,530.00
AGM Sale Proceeds 38,540.00
Genetics Testing Revenue 74,886.00
Advertising Revenues - Bulletin 770.00
Advertising Revenues - Website 3,630.00
Promotional Item Sales 435.50
Donation Revenue 56.00
Interest Income 409.84
Overpaid Fees 1,407.00
Total Revenues 265,740.84
American Dexter Cattle Association Financial Statement
Year 2013
Expenses
Advertising - Fairs 677.00
Advertising - Magazines 4,285.25
AGM - General Exp 21,338.12
AGM - Sale Cattle Payout Exp 36,456.25
Bank Charges - Misc (90.33)
Bank Charges - Returned Checks 339.00
Donations - Chris Odom Memorial Award 1,500.00
Franchise Tax Fee 160.00
Genetics Testing Exp 75,884.00
Insurance - Directors 1,895.00
Insurance - Show & Sale 1,109.00
Meetings - Regional Directors 327.50
Postage 11,479.40
PayPal Transaction Fees - Charge cards 2,417.44
Professional Fees - Corporate Agent 90.00
Professional Fees - Web Connection 500.83
Professional Fees - Web Host 168.00
Publications - Brochures 188.39
Publications - Bulletin 17,125.47
Stipend - Bulletin 2,000.00
Stipend - Registrations 5,765.00
Stipend - Registrar 13,200.00
Stipend - Secretary 3,500.00
Stipend - Transfers 5,510.00
Stipend - Treasurer 7,000.00
Stipend - Travel Allowances AGM 4,000.00
Stipend - Webmaster 1,500.00
Storage Exp 350.00
Supplies 3,670.98
Telephone Exp 1,371.31
Total Expenses 223,717.61
Total Revenue Over (Under) Expenses 42,023.23
Funds Account Balance - End 170,912.70
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
At the Annual General Meeting in Col-
lege Station, Texas, in June, Rick Seydel
received the first Chuck Daggett Good
Citizen Award. The award honored
Daggett, the ADCA’s former registrar,
who lived his life as a good citizen–in
society, his family, his church and espe-
cially in the world of Dexter cattle own-
ership and education. Here is the docu-
ment Terry Sprague submitted in nomi-
nating Seydel for the award:
Good citizen is just one way to de-
scribe Rick Seydel, a close friend of the
Good Citizen’s Award namesake. Rick
was mentored by and worked closely
with Chuck Daggett.
Our first visit to the Seydel “little
piece of heaven,” we learned much
about Irish Dexters. Besides getting a
wealth of information, we were able to
see all types, colors and sizes of Dexter
cattle. Black, dun, red, short leg, long
leg, horned and polled–Rick had them
all and passed on knowledge and attrib-
utes of each.
He was regional director when Re-
gion 12 hosted a very successful AGM in
2008 and almost singlehandedly was
Rick Seydel: Chuck Daggett Good Citizen Award Winner
“Does grain ruin a bovine’s ru-
men?” This seems to be question that
arises quite often among breeders. It
really could go unsaid that the bovine as
a ruminant was designed to thrive on
grass and other roughages. Its ability to
harvest energy from forages with the
aid of rumen microbes is really an
amazing task. With all that said, where
does grain fit in the picture?
All grain fed to livestock is basically
the seed of some type of grass plant. It
is not “foreign” to the ruminant stom-
ach, but if fed in excess too quickly it
can be lethal to the bovine.
The rumen is the fermentation vat of
the ruminant and is the first of the four
compartments. It is the largest com-
partment of the stomach, holding up to
20-plus gallons in a full-size bovine. It is
populated with several different mi-
crobes (protozoa and cellulolytic bacte-
ria) that aid in the breakdown of the
plant tissue. The healthy rumen is con-
stantly contracting, mixing the feed
consumed with the resident microbes.
There are also small, “finger-like”
projections on the surface of the rumen
called papillae. These papillae are use-
ful in the absorption of nutrients. The
size and function of the rumen allow for
consumption of a large amount of feed
in a relatively short period. Once they
are done feeding or laying down resting,
you will notice the trademark “cud-
chewing” taking place. This is the result
of the reticulum (the second, small,
“honeycomb” compartment) contracting
and the esophagus regurgitating the
rumen contents up to the mouth to be
“re-chewed.” This re-chewing and re-
swallowing allows for further break-
down of stem length and mixing of the
feed with rumen microbes. It also aids
in further saliva production, which is a
natural buffer, along with the belching
of rumen gas (a constant byproduct of
rumen fermentation).
This whole process can be detrimen-
tally interrupted by giving a bovine free
access to a pile of grain or by feeding too
much too quick. The rumen microbes
adjust their population by what is being
consumed. In other words, a bovine eat-
ing grass and a bovine on “full-feed”
(primarily grain) have different microbe
populations. It takes about two weeks
for the rumen to adjust to a feed
change, so when the change is abrupt
and quick, they will often quit eating
entirely as a result of the damage to the
gut.
An excessive amount of lactic acid is
produced by the microbes within two to
six hours of an overconsumption of
highly fermentable grains. This, in turn,
lowers the pH of the rumen, which is
normally neutral to only slightly acidic
(pH 6-7). If the pH is low enough (<5), it
will shut down the rumen completely,
meaning no rumen contractions, no re-
gurgitation or belching of gas and often
is an insult to the papillae, which leaves
an open wound for bacteria to enter the
bloodstream. If no gas is expelled, it
builds up in the rumen, causing severe
bloat, which can eventually suffocate
the animal by the pressure placed on
the lungs.
At this point, it is crucial that the
animal receive bloat relief (gas removal)
followed by an oral buffer (sodium bi-
carb) and absorbent charcoal. Oral min-
eral oil can also be given to help speed
the excess grain through the body. Anti-
biotics are usually given to prevent a
systemic infection caused by the dam-
aged papillae.
So with all that said, does grain ruin
the rumen? I think much of this ques-
tion stems from those who have pur-
chased animals that have been raised
on a higher grain ration. Once they get
The key is that the feed transition take place slowly
over at least two weeks.
home they put them on pasture, and
they lose weight and appear under-
conditioned within the first month.
Much of this is due to the reverse
abrupt change to the rumen microbe
population. They are being forced to
quickly adjust to a lack of grain in their
diet, and they basically aren’t harvest-
ing any nutrients from what they’re
consuming.
This is even more pronounced in
grain-fed bulls being thrown on pasture
to go to work breeding the herd, but
they haven’t been accustomed to a for-
age-only diet. They use most of the en-
ergy pursuing cows while not getting
much nutrient benefit from the grass.
The conclusion is that the animal’s
rumen was ruined due to grain. How-
ever, the rumen is quite an adaptable
organ that adjusts to whatever they eat.
The key is that the feed transition take
place slowly over at least a two-week
period, no matter which direction you’re
heading towards.
Certain bloodlines of cattle tend not
to finish well if they don’t receive some
sort of grain supplementation. If you
are looking for grass-only cattle, it may
be most helpful to buy from those who
don’t supplement grain. Fortunately,
most Dexter lines finish very nicely on a
grass-only ration–though supplementa-
tion does not hurt them! Remember, it’s
the transition that counts!
Please feel free to forward any ques-
tions for future Vet Corner articles to
my e-mail: [email protected].
Happy summer grazing!
Vet’s Corner by Jeff Collins, DVM
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responsible for getting a Dexter show at
the Iowa State Fair, serving as superin-
tendent since its inception.
Never passing an opportunity to pro-
mote the breed, Rick shows extensively,
from county fairs, state fairs to AGM.
Last year Tim-
berview Dexters
won the coveted
Herdsmanship
Award at the
Nebraska State
Fair, where he
showed the grand
champion female
Dexter, giving
him the opportu-
nity to showcase Dexters in an All
Breed Parade of Champions.
A teacher and coach, his profession
has come in handy for meetings at Tim-
berview Dexter Farm near Coon Rapids,
Iowa. They include regional meetings
and informative meetings for new or
prospective Dexter owners and those
interested in showing. Dexter get-
togethers have included a classification
expert, clipping demonstrations and
instruction on halter/lead training to
mention a few.
Besides helping local and regional
ADCA members, Rick has been active
and provided leadership on multiple
national committees. He has assisted
countless people needing help with their
cattle. His sense of humor and outgoing
personality are gifts that make Rick one
of those people who doesn’t know a
stranger.
Of course, behind every successful
man is a good woman. Macheal is qui-
etly in the background keeping Rick in
line, grooming, cleaning stalls and alley-
ways and attending the cattle. She has
a good eye for critters and is the go-to
person for pedigree questions.
I am honored to nominate Rick Sey-
del for the Chuck Daggett Good Citizen
Award.
Rick has assisted countless people needing
help with their cattle.
AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
Congratulations to Pam
Malcuit, winner of the
2014 Talisman Award.
Look for more details
in the next issue of the
Bulletin.
2014 CHRIS ODOM MEMORIAL AWARD JUNIOR EXHIBITORS OF THE YEAR
The Chris Odom Memorial Awards are
presented annually by the American
Dexter Cattle Association and the Texas
Dexter Breeders Association to com-
memorate and honor the memory or
Chris Odom, a beloved Dexter owner/
breeder and ADCA leader. Congratula-
tions to this year’s two winners, whose
application essays are published below.
Asher Corter
Senior Exhibitor of the Year
I began my journey with Dexters in
2010. It all started with an opportunity
that was presented to my Payne County
Extension Office. We were in the county
extension office and we were told about
an opportunity. It was how you could be
awarded a Dexter heifer. You could do
this by writing an essay and filling out
some forms to be returned to the Okla-
homa Dexter Cattle Association. My
family and I had no idea what a Dexter
was, so the agent helped us research
them together. At this time, we decided
to proceed with this opportunity. Little
did we know how it would change our
lives forever.
To make a long story short, I WON
the contest! I received Rocking H Bella
and got started breaking her to lead. It
was hard work with her, but I was with
her from sun up to sun down. There
were times I wanted to give up and even
cried, but I didn’t! I got her ready in
time for the county fair, and my county
agent was right by my side to help me,
because I had never shown cattle before.
He helped show me how to wash, blow
and trim my heifer. Finally it was show
time! I took her in the ring and ended
up winning first. I won first because I
was the only Dexter there, but I didn’t
care. I will still so proud!
I ended up taking her to the Tulsa
State Fair later that fall. They had a
Dexter show there. I was really nervous
since I would be around lots of Dexter
people. At this fair, I won third with
Bella.
I told my parents after the show that
I wanted to continue to show cattle, not
just any cattle but Dexters. They talked
it over and we decided to try it. They
saw my love for Bella and my hard work
and saw how it had changed me. It had
matured me and softened my heart not
only to Bella but to all animals. How
could a family say no to a boy who had
worked so hard and put so much effort
into something he had never done be-
fore. So a few months later the National
Dexter Show came to Stillwater and my
family purchased three more head of
Dexters. They were all heifers. But no
bull. What would we do to be able to
breed them? Well, of course someone
came to our rescue, a lady by the name
of Sheila Farris. She became my mentor
and is now a very good family friend.
She would lend us her bull for our
breeding. And what a bull she had. In
fact, she was so impressed by me and
my love of Dexters, she asked me to
show her cattle. Of course, I said yes!
Also, with the help of Sheila Farris
and numerous other Dexter cattle own-
ers I have learned about the specific
traits, advantages and disadvantages of
my breed. In fact, one of the best things
about a Dexter
is it is a tri-
purpose breed.
It can be used
for its beef,
milk and its
oxen capabili-
ties. It is also
the smallest
breed without
being a minia-
ture. They
originated from the southwestern part
of Ireland sometime between 1905 and
1915. Dexters are very easy to raise.
They do well in the cold and hot cli-
mates and can deliver their calves eas-
ily with no assistance from humans.
Pound for pound, they cost less to get to
the table.
What do Dexters look like? I get a lot
from people. I tell them the following …
They come in black, red or dun. They
can also be polled or horned. A Dexter
bull at maturity can measure 38 to 44
inches at the shoulder and weigh 1,000
pounds or less. A Dexter cow at matur-
ity can measure 36 to 42 inches at the
shoulder and weigh 750 pounds or less.
There are short-legged and long-legged
Dexters. I explain that Dexters are be-
ing raised by more and more small
farms that don’t have a lot of land.
These farms not only use them for beef,
but they are milking the cows. You can
test your cattle for their milk gene and
see if they will be a good milk producer.
More and more people as they look to
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the basics of showing their cattle. Some
of my workshops have been impromptu.
Just like at the Tulsa State Fair one
year, a young kid, who was showing for
the first time, didn’t know how to wash
his calf properly. I stopped what I was
doing and went over and taught him
how to do it the right way. He was very
grateful. To me, this is something sim-
ple, but I knew when I saw him smile it
meant a lot to him.
I have attended a show camp to
learn how to show my cattle correctly.
They also taught me how to feed, groom
and vaccinate my cattle. I probably
learned more at this camp than any-
thing else I have been to. I have been
there two different times and will at-
tend it again this summer. It taught me
to also believe in myself and do my very
best all the time. My father and I at-
tended another show camp together. It
was a three-day camp and it taught us
some of the same things. I enjoyed at-
tending this with my father because we
can talk about things that we learned
and implement them on our farm. At
some of the shows I have attended they
have had speakers from feed companies
there to tell us about their feed. Be-
cause I have attended so many of these,
my father had let me be in charge of the
feeding program at our farm for the
past six months. I am gathering statis-
tics and hope to be able to prove to him
that what I’m feeding now is a good
plan for our cattle. I try to be at any
cattle workshop, program or speech that
is going on, If I want to be a good
rancher someday I need to learn all I
can.
This year in my biology class at
school I was taught about genetics. My
teacher in that class used to show
sheep. She knows that I show cattle. So
she helped me understand the genetics
in cattle. I now understand about the
genetics for color, polled and even the
milk gene. My parents were thrilled
that she was teaching me this. They are
now letting me choose some of the bulls
and heifers that I feel we should be
breeding together to get great show
calves. I will start breeding this fall.
Some of my favorite things about
Dexter cattle are that they are smaller,
eat less and don’t need as much land as
other larger breeds of cattle. All of these
things make them easier and less ex-
pensive to raise, show and take to com-
munity events. I love that my Dexters
were able to even participate in a drive
thru live nativity scene at a local church
for the past two years. It is nice to be
able to share them with people in my
local area instead of them only looking
at the Dexters behind a fence.
Over the last four years since I re-
ceived Bella I have grown from one
heifer to eighteen head of cattle. I have
not been embarrassed by this breed
during the times I have shown them. In
fact, I have stood up for this breed and
will continue to do so. I have had many
comments made to me behind my back
and to my face about them not being
real cattle or something along those
lines. I tell them about the Dexters, and
some have a change of heart and some
don’t. I just go on and continue on my
journey with them. I hope to someday
have the largest herd of Dexters in the
state of Oklahoma, maybe even the na-
tion. I am already a well-respected
showman and fitter. I have people that
request me to show their cattle at shows
or teach their children how to show. I
also have helped children and parents
learn how to properly groom and trim
not only Dexters but other breeds of
cattle to be able to show them.
I feel like I deserve the Chris Odom
Memorial Award as Senior Exhibitor of
the Year because as you can tell from
the above I have a great love and re-
spect for the breed. I also promote the
breed anytime I can and will love and
raise them with hopefully with my own
children one day.
How could I know that walking into
my 4-H extension office one day would
change my life forever. I didn’t, but I
wouldn’t change it for the world.
Allex Gann
Junior Exhibitor of the Year
I first got started with Dexters when my
sister was awarded a heifer from the
Oklahoma Dexter Cattle Association in
the spring of 2012. I decided if my sister
was going to show I wanted to show as
well. So I bought my first heifer in the
summer of 2013. I had to save some
money first. I now own three heifers at
this time.
I have learned that you have to be
willing to put a lot of hard work to get
the outcome that you want. It is well
worth it. I have had to learn to work
that together with my sister and little
brother to learn how to properly take
care of my cattle. We work together
every day as a family to care for all the
buy Dexters are checking to see if the
milk test has been given. If it has and
your cow has been tested the highest it
can for the milk gene, not only will she
be a good milk producer, but you can
even sell her for more money.
I have found that after I explain to
them that Dexters are usually ready for
your table at 18 to 24 months of age and
you can usually but a whole one in your
freezer, they are excited. I explain that
they will have small cuts of beef with
high-quality lean meat. They dress out
at around 60 percent, and their meat is
a little darker than other breeds.
It is really hard to find disadvan-
tages to the Dexter. But one that comes
to mind is that it is hard for the Dexters
because they are small cattle to compete
with the “big” cattle in the show ring.
The people watching, judges and even
other ranchers seem to overlook them
and even call them inappropriate
names. Judges always want to place the
larger cattle higher when I am compet-
ing against them. This can be heart-
breaking at times, but I will continue
showing them and hope I can spread the
positive things about this wonderful
breed of cattle.
I have changed some people’s minds
about Dexters by my speeches I have
given and educational events I have put
on. I have promoted the breed at my
county show by talking about them and
handing out information. We have been
at the county fair showing Dexters now
for four years and people have told us
that they now look forward to seeing
them there every year. I enjoy seeing
the little kids not being scared since
they are smaller and come up to pet
them. I have helped at the educational
booth that the ODCA has set up at the
Tulsa State Fair. People have so many
questions about Dexters, and I get great
joy in answering them and telling them
about the breed. I have taken my Dex-
ters to several petting zoos, and I now
have people calling and asking for them
for their petting zoos. My 4-H friends
now know that I raise Dexters and have
asked me to come to their clubs to give
speeches about the Dexter breed.
I won Grand Champion with my
speech on “What are Dexters?” I taught
some mini-sessions on how to show and
groom cattle to kids. I have even gone to
people’s farms and educated them on
AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
I...hope I can spread the positive things about this
wonderful breed of cattle.
[Show camp] taught me to also believe in myself and
do my very best all the time.
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cattle. My favorite thing about Dexters
is that they have three different colors
to choose from, some Dexters are long-
legged and some are short-legged. Most
of all of them are as gentle as can be.
If I had to explain to some about
Dexters I would say that they are a
smaller breed of cattle that can be one
of three colors. The colors are dun, red
and black. That they are short-legged
and long-legged Dexters. They origi-
nated from Ireland and later came to
the United States in the early 1900s.
They can range from 36” to 44” tall in
height. That they are a dual breed of
cattle, being a dairy cow as well as beef
cow.
I plan to keep having Dexter cattle
when I get to be an adult, maybe even
use them on a small homestead with my
family as work animals and provide
food and milk for my family. I look for-
ward to being able to donate some to the
program when I am older to teach
young kids about the breed.
I have learned how to treat them
with more respect, always taking care of
them by feeding them and watering
them, best part is loving on them. I love
to just go out and talk to my heifers.
They always
listen to me
but never com-
plain. I feel
that Dexters
have brought
us back closer
as a family, for
that I am
thankful. I will
have cattle in
my life, cause I
have learned
so much about them and look forward to
spending time with them every day. You
just have to put in the effort to get out
the outcome you want back.
I feel that I deserve the Chris Odom
Memorial Award as Junior Exhibitor of
this year because I have put in long
hard hours with my Dexter cattle and
will be working to teach more people
about the breed. I would like to expand
my herd even though we have been in a
drought. I feel that investing in cattle
that are your friend is a better plan
than investing in video games that
waste your time and teach you bad
habits.
In March, Oklahoma youth competed
at the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in
classes specifically for Dexters. OYE is
the world’s largest youth livestock
show. The ODCA had 10 youth who did
an exceptional job of exhibiting well-
groomed, fed and trained Dexter heif-
ers. (Check out photos from the OYE
on p. 15.)
We would like to thank the ADCA
for sponsoring the show. The grand
champion heifer exhibitor, Britni Stew-
art, received a $500 college scholar-
ship, paid for by the ADCA, and par-
ticipated in the grand champion drive
with the winners of all the other
breeds. This was an awesome breed
promotion!
Not only was it good breed promo-
tion, but it gave our youth validation
they sorely need–showing Dexters can
be tough. Our youth exhibitors must
have real backbone to endure the
treatment and lack of respect they re-
ceive from other exhibitors, exhibitors’
parents and sometimes their own ag
teachers. Participation in mainstream
shows gives our breed a more even
footing, and, I have to say, having the
Lowline Angus and miniature Here-
fords at shows is helping, too.
The main reason we were able to
participate in OYE was the Oklahoma
Dexter Cattle Association (ODCA)
Youth Heifer Program. Generous
ODCA members have donated heifers
and breeding services so deserving
Oklahoma youth can have a heifer to
show at local and state fairs/livestock
shows. The first offspring is donated
back to the program to be passed on to
another deserving youth; however,
the program is far from self-sustaining
and requires donations of animals,
money and time from our breeders.
A question I have been asked is,
“Why don’t these kids just buy a Dex-
ter heifer if they want to show?” Show-
ing is expensive. Giving kids heifers
allows their families to get started
with the kids’ show projects, with sup-
port from other Dexter owners/ODCA
members. They can use the money
they would have spent on the calf to
buy halters and pay for supplies, hotel
rooms, vet visits, feed and gas. It gives
an opportunity to youth who have the
desire but might not have the financial
capability. On an average year, my
family spends over $4,000, which in-
cludes local and state shows, one show
camp, two out-of-state shows (either
nationals or Houston and Missouri),
hoof trims, extra show feed, etc. This
doesn’t include the cost of a couple
thousand dollars’ worth of show equip-
ment that we drag with us.
You might ask, “What is in it for the
breeders?” The answer would be pro-
motion of their herd and the breed they
love, in addition to supporting some
great kids. Breeders learn to focus on
the qualities and become better breed-
ers from the judging results. Two of
our donated heifers have won grand
champion at multiple shows. Many of
our youth have gone on to purchase
additional animals for themselves and
the other kids in their families.
Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri
have youth programs. In the Okla-
homa and Missouri programs, breeders
donate heifers to youth who have been
chosen through an application process.
[Editor’s note: See Asher Corter’s win-
ning entry for the Chris Odom award
on p. 12.] The youth are required to
show and raise the animals. The asso-
ciations find a sire to breed to the do-
nated heifer; the resulting calf is then
donated back to the program and the
youth keeps the cow. If you have ques-
tions, you can contact Randy Hall
(Oklahoma), Michelle Burns (Missouri)
or Don Giles (Texas) for more informa-
tion about their programs. I am writ-
ing this to encourage you to become
involved. Start a youth program in
your area, donate an animal or sponsor
an award at one of the Dexter shows!
I love to just go out and talk to my heifers. They always
listen...but never complain.
AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
Spotlight on Youth
by Debra Hawkins
It gave our youth validation they sorely need–showing
Dexters can be tough.
Start a youth program, donate an animal or sponsor
an award at a Dexter show.
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
Top row, from left: Danielle Hawkins with Red D Big Keara, first-place and senior showmanship winner; Skyler Gann
with RRV Primrose, second place, former youth program exhibitor; Johnny Gann with WD Mia, fourth place.
Middle row, from left: Molly Allen with GButler Violet, third place, youth program exhibitor; Asher Corter with Monkey-
hand Layla, second place; Allex Gann with WD Lorena, third place and junior showmanship
winner.
Bottom row, from left: Delaney Corter with 4 Corters Sparkling Glitter, reserve grand champion; Brinti Stewart with
Euchee Creek’s Red Pansy, grand champion, youth program exhibitor; grand champion competition among first-place
winners from each heifer class: Delaney Corter (reserve grand champion), Danielle Hawkins and Britni Stewart (grand
champion).
ADCA Youth Excel at the Oklahoma Youth Expo
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Check out the ADCA website, www.dextercattle.org! Your one-stop shop
for everything Dexter-related!
AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
Donna and Carl Jenkins of Goliad,
Texas, had taken their cows out of one
of their pens so they could burn the
brush in it. After waiting 2½ weeks for
a day with no wind, rain and time to
burn, they decided to put one of their
cows, Maxs' Sassafrass (Sassy), and her
calf Braydens' Red Skye in the pen to
eat the new grass that had grown.
About 1½ days later, Carl went to
the pen to check the water trough.
When he didn’t return quickly, Donna
checked to see if he was alright.
“He was just standing there in front
of our pen with Sassy and Baby Skye,
just looking down, twiddling his fin-
gers,” Donna recalls. “When I called to
him to make sure he was OK, he mo-
tioned me to go up there, not making a
noise. He had a big grin on his face
when I got up there. I looked in the pen
–and there was Baby Skye with a baby
fawn trying to nurse on her.”
Donna headed for the house to get
her camera, and when she returned
Baby Skye and the fawn were still
there. “When the fawn realized she
couldn't get any milk from Baby Skye,
she stayed real close to her. Then Sassy
came over, and the fawn tried to nurse
on her. Sassy stood for a moment,but
she was having none of that!”
Baby Skye and the fawn were in-
separable, Donna says. “Everywhere
Baby Skye went, the fawn followed her,
and when the fawn got in front of Baby
The Dexter and the Deer
Skye, she followed the fawn. Baby Skye
led her over to the fence, and Baby Skye
lay down. The fawn tried to climb on
top of Baby Skye to lie down as close as
she could get.”
As Donna watched the deer and Dex-
ter bonding, she recalls, “I knew in my
heart I was going to have to separate
these two, as much as I didn't want to.”
She finally was able to move Baby
Skye and her mother into the next pen.
“Baby Skye was walking the fence line
looking for the fawn to come over with
her,” Donna remembers. “She even
cried for her. I went back to check the
fawn, and she was still standing where
I left her. This time she let out a cry,
and I heard another louder cry from
what had to have been her momma. So
Carl and I went out and left her there.”
By the next morning, the fawn was
gone. “Baby Skye is doing fine in with
her momma,” Donna reports, “but I'm
sure she misses that fawn.”
Guess who? It's each and every ADCA
member out there. Every time you take
a phone call or email asking about your
wonderful Dexters, you are an ambassa-
dor for our organization. By reading the
Bulletin and website you are educating
yourself to better educate those you talk
to.
Proudly wear your Dexter logo; the
ADCA Online Store has some wonderful
items to purchase with the logo on
them. Call the ADCA secretary for bro-
chures when you are exhibiting your
cattle; have information available for
interested parties. I'm sure most every-
where Dexters show up, people are curi-
ous!
Don't “show” your cattle? There are
other opportunities available. Some-
times just participating in an exhibi-
tion, local farmer's market, small farm
promotional event–even larger feed
stores will have often have a day for
farm animal displays in their parking
lot–will generate a lot of interest, and
it's great exposure for your own farm!
The Marketing & Advertising Com-
mittee has printed a standard operating
procedure (SOP) for requesting funds to
help promote the ADCA and Dexters; it
can be found under the SOPs listed on
the ADCA website. For those of you
without internet access, call Marketing
& Advertising Committee Chairperson
Becky Petteway, (417) 767-1616, or your
regional director to get a copy. Help us
spread the word about the ADCA and
Dexter cattle!
Looking for ADCA Ambassadors The ADCA is searching for enthusiastic, knowledgeable Dexter cattle breeders/owners
to represent the membership to current and prospective Dexter buyers.
We know it’s time to schedule another
steer for the butcher when we are
down to round steak and hamburger!
This is a great stir-fry recipe to use up
some of that round steak. I do vegeta-
bles (bok choy, onions, etc.) sepa-
rately. Makes an excellent dinner!
Ingredients
1 lb. round steak
4 T. soy sauce
2 T. white sugar
4 T. vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
At least 2 green onions, chopped
2 T. sesame seeds
Directions
Mix the soy sauce, sugar, oil, garlic
and onions in a large bowl. Cut the
steak into strips and add to the bowl.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or at
least 30 minutes. Cook in a wok or
frying pan until brown, about five
minutes. Add the sesame seeds and
cook an additional two minutes.
Recipe courtesy Vicki Jones
Sesame Beef …or, What Else to Do
with That Round Steak!
Dexter Bulletin Objectives
► Disseminate information about Dexter
cattle in general as well as their proper
care, management, breeding and com-
merce; promote Dexter ownership and
pride in the breed.
► Promote the ADCA as the premier
association for Dexter cattle owners and
enthusiasts; encourage membership
growth as well as participation and
pride in the organization.
► Promote the ADCA Registry as the
primary vehicle for maintaining the
integrity and value of the breed.
► Promote an understanding of, and
adherence to, the ADCA Bylaws, Stan-
dard Operating Procedures and Code of
Ethics.
► Support the collective interests of
Dexter owners and breeders who belong
to the ADCA.
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
Wow! Such a great
time!
The 2014 ADCA Annual General
Meeting (AGM) was great fun to organ-
ize and even more fun to attend and
enjoy. A huge amount of hard work goes
into the preparation for any big event,
but with strategic assistance this one
was well worth the effort.
A big draw for the general public was
the TV spot filmed by Producers’ Coop-
erative and aired several times before
and during our event. Many folks came
to the Expo to see the little cattle de-
scribed in the TV brief program, “From
the Ground up–Featuring Irish Dexter
Cattle.” Some of these visitors became
Dexter buyers.
Show sponsors were fabulous and
extremely generous. Highest donor
award goes to the Laffey family in Colo-
rado for their huge support. These dona-
tions are crucial to putting on a great
cattle show and having nice awards and
ribbons for the participants and win-
ners.
Many, many people brought great
items to donate to our fundraising
White Dexter Auction, which raised
over $8,000! Thanks to all of you for
bringing/sending auction items and for
bumping up those bids. Lots of people
went home with great “stuff” from this
auction, and the ADCA benefitted from
these sales.
Special thanks go to Devin Jones for
his expert organization as ring steward
for both the cattle show and the cattle
auction. He and his team made it all
look easy. The great setup provided by
the Brazos County Expo allowed every-
one to position their cattle for the show
and sale–as well as making them com-
fortable with the tie areas, convenient
wash racks and wonderful huge ceiling
fans.
Congratulations to our national show
winners in both the youth and adult
divisions. Beautiful cattle and excellent
exhibitors! Congratulations also to sell-
ers and buyers–highest dollars paid
ever across the board. Both show and
sale were excellent events.
Special thanks go to Jon Hunter,
photographer extraordinaire. When
asked to judge the photos for the photo
contest, he offered to take pictures at
the event–at no charge. He was present
every day starting on Tuesday before
the event–helping to set up and making
sure he had proper lighting for photo-
graphing the events, candid shots and
the winning animals. Please go look at
the photos and/or order them on his
website: www,wings acrosstexas.net.
Jon does exceptional work and was a
delight with whom to work.
Our hosting directors, Becky Eterno
and David Jones, helped immensely–
David helped out wherever needed and
provided the beautiful backdrop used
for official winning photos; Becky pro-
vided many cases of water, which was
iced down and greatly appreciated by
everyone. Anne Feltus, our wonderful
ADCA Bulletin editor, volunteered to
put together the AGM show and sale
catalog and did so with her usual excel-
lence. She added in some perspectives
from a novice show/sale attendee, which
helped explain some of the rules to folks
new to the cattle show world. Beauti-
fully done!
Elissa Emmons-Sawyer and husband
Mark Sawyer put on a terrific (and hi-
larious) Moo-lympics for our Dexter
family children. Members of the veteri-
nary crew from A&M were present dur-
ing this event and were awestruck.
They had never seen anything like it
and were very impressed with both the
ideas and the concept of kids having fun
with cattle.
Our trip to Texas A&M for a seminar
with Dr. Meredyth Jones and tour of the
Large Animal Hospital led by A&M
staff and volunteers was exceptional.
Nearly 100 people attended and were
very appreciative of both the veterinary
information and the state-of-the-art
equipment utilized at this world-
renowned veterinary teaching hospital.
Thanks to Tractor Supply for its do-
nations of buckets–large and small–and
hats. Those big buckets came in handy
for our folks with animals present. The
small buckets–filled with goodies from
Texas–were our banquet table decora-
tions and were appreciated by people
with appetites for local Texas wines and
beer and salsa and chips, etc.
Volunteers from the two regions as-
sisted with many duties and did so with
Texas charm and excellence: Wanda
Fountain, Ann White, Anne Feltus,
Linda Emmons, Janice Fennema, Lynn
Hardy (who helped everywhere and
even helped deliver cattle to new buy-
ers), Don Giles, Jim Woehl, Will
Hankins and the Trojaceks, Janice Fos-
ter, Sue French, Aiden and Fiona De-
laney, Sandi Thomas, Wendy Fultz and
the Thomas kids and probably more
that I have inadvertently failed to men-
tion. What a great group of people with
which to work! Thank you!
We all look forward to next year’s
AGM in Virginia.
Pam Malcuit
A Big Texas Thank-You!
A huge amount of hard work goes into the preparation
for any big event. ADCA 2014 Photo Contest Winners Category 1: Individual Dexters
1. Kelly Laffey (Grand Prize Winner)
2. Cherrie Wood
3. Kelly Laffey
Category 2: Cow/Calf Pairs
1. Kelly Laffey
2. Cherrie Wood
3. Kelly Laffey
Category 3: Dexters with Scenery
1. Kelly Laffey
2. Elizabeth Ridings
Category 4: Kids and Dexters
1. Kelly Laffey
2. Kelly Laffey
3. Kelly Laffey
Category 5: Herd Shots
1. Cherrie Wood
2. Kelly Laffey
3. Carolyn Stout
Category 6: Milking/Working
Dexters
1. Kelly Laffey
2. Kelly Laffey
3. Shawn Carter
Look for these award-winning
photographs in upcoming issues of the
Bulletin.
Donations are crucial to putting on a great cattle show and having nice awards and ribbons...
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
ADCA National Show Results
SHOWMANSHIP CLASSES Peewee Showmanship, Age 5-7 Years (Sponsor: Tony & Wendy Young, Short Fence Farm)
1. Jace Jones, Trojacek Farm 2. Rochelle Tom, Thomas’ Dexters 3. Isaac Magid, Sugar Ranch 4. Samuel Magid, Sugar Ranch Junior Showmanship, Age 8-12 Years (Sponsor: Sally & Warren Coad, Freedom Farm Dexters)
1. Delaney Corter, 4 Corters 2. Allex Gann 3. Johnny Gann Youth Showmanship, Age 13-17 Years (Sponsor: Pat & Linda Mitchell, Shamrock Acres)
1. Danielle Hawkins, Red D Farm 2. Michael Hankins, Hankins Honey Farm 3. Grant Butler, Butler Cattle 4. Asher Corter, 4 Corters 5. Britni Stewart, Kickapoo Valley Farms Adult Showmanship, Age 18 Years & Older (Sponsor: Carol Ann Traynor, Hi-Country Achers Farm)
1. Paula Trojacek, Trojacek Ranch 2. Mark Sawyer, Evening Star Dexters 3. Elissa Emmons-Sawyer, Evening Star Dexters YOUTH CLASSES Junior Heifer Calf, up to 6 Months (Sponsor: Wes & Susan French, Aislinn Meadows Ranch) 1. D2 Farms Snowflake, shown by Sean Ferguson/owned by D2 Farms 2. BCD Primrose, shown by Grant Butler, /owned by Butler Cattle 3. Thomas’ E2 Red Mousse, shown by Alma Cuevas/owned by Thomas’ Dexters Senior Heifer Calf, Age 6-12 Months (Sponsor: Chris & Vicki Jones, Moosters Meadows) 1. HC Sheela, shown by Danielle Hawkins/owned by Hickory Creek Farm 2. HHF Starr, shown by Michael Hankins/owned by Hankins Honey Farm 3. Autumn Woods Loralea, shown by Elizabeth Conn 4. 4 Corters Daisy, shown by Delaney Corter/owned by 4 Corters Junior Yearling Heifer, Age 12-18 Months (Sponsor: Ann White, Lazy B Farms)
1. Euchee Creeks Red Pansy, shown by Britni Stewart/owned by Kickapoo Valley Farms 2. Rocking H Clara, shown by Zane Hall/owned by Rocking H Dexter Ranch Senior Yearling Heifer, Age 18-24 Months (Sponsor: Norman & Mary Hoover, Hickory Creek Ranch) 1. 4 Corters Fancy Red Surprise, shown by Asher Corter/owned by 4 Corters 2. RRV Primrose II, shown by Skyler Gann
3. Red D Big Keara, shown by Danielle Hawkins/owned by Red D Farm 4. RRS Tabitha, shown by Hanna McClain/owned by Rolling Ranch Cows, Age 2 Years & Older (Sponsor: Joe & Diane Reynolds, Moses Meadows/Missouri Dexter Breeders Association)
1. MAS Penelope, shown by Michael Hankins/owned by Hankins Honey Farm 2. RRV Pansy, shown by Grant Butler/owned by Butler Cattle 3. RP Short’s Sugar, shown by Delaney Corter/owned by 4 Corters 4. Whistle R Halle, shown by Danielle Hawkins/owned by D2 Farms Youth Grand Champion Female (Sponsor: Steve & Kelly Laffey, Laffey’s Irish Animals) MAS Penelope, shown by Michael Hankins/owned by
Hankins Honey Farm
Youth Reserve Grand Champion Female (Sponsor: Robert & Linda Habershaw, Dance N The Morning Dexters) 4 Corters Fancy Red Surprise, shown by Asher Corter/
owned by 4 Corters Junior/Senior Bull Calf (Sponsor: Steve & Susan Albritton, Garlands Pride Farm/Norman & Mary Hoover, Hickory Creek Farm)
1. ESF’s Zo’s Magic Thunder, shown by Danielle Hawkins/ owned by Emerald Springs Farm 2. D2Farms Duke, shown by Grant Butler/owned by D2 Farms 3. 4 Corters Gabriel, shown by Asher Corter/owned by 4 Corters Youth Grand Champion Bull (Sponsor: Jim & Peggy Woehl, High Pines Ranch) ESF’s Zo’s Magic Thunder, shown by Danielle Hawkins/
owned by Emerald Springs Farm Youth Reserve Grand Champion Bull (Sponsor: Glenn & Becky Petteway, The Pett Farm) D2Farms Duke, shown by Grant Butler/owned by D2
Farms Junior/Senior Yearling Steer, Age 12-24 Months (Sponsor: Oklahoma Dexter Breeders Association/Donna & Carl Jenkins, Country Oakway Ranch)
1. Red D Big Buddy, shown by Danielle Hawkins/owned by Red D Farm 2. Moses Meadows Jacob, shown by Grant Butler/owned by Moses Meadows Dexters 3. 4 Corters Rising Phoenix, shown by Asher Corter/owned by 4 Corters Youth Grand Champion Steer (Sponsor: Texas Dexter Breeders Association) Red D Big Buddy, shown by Danielle Hawkins/owned by
Red D Farm
Youth Reserve Grand Champion Steer (Sponsor: Texas Dexter Breeders Association) Moses Meadows Jacob, shown by Grant Butler/owned by
Moses Meadows Dexters
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AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
OPEN CLASSES Junior Heifer Calf, up to 6 Months (Sponsor: Becky & John Eterno, Tollgate Farm)
1. ES Maddie Dun It, shown by Elissa Emmons-Sawyer/owned by Evening Star Farms 2. Wieringa’s Becky KO, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 3. D2 Farms Snowflake, shown by Greg Dickens/owned by D2 Farms Senior Heifer Calf, Age 6-12 Months (Sponsor: Chris & Vicki Jones, Moosters Meadows)
1. HHF Starr, shown by Casie Ellard/owned by Hankins Honey Farm 2. Mud Valley Cupcake, shown by Craig Turpin 3. Autumn Woods Loralea, shown by Jana Conn Junior/Senior Yearling Heifer, Age 12-24 Months (Sponsor: Mary Young & Maury Smith, Windfall Ranch/BT Meagher, BTC Cattle) 1. TR Lola, shown by Paula Trojacek/owned by Trojacek Ranch 2. Wieringa’s Amy KO, shown by Roberta Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 3. Rocking H Mabel, shown by Carolyn Stout/owned by Rolling Ranch Young Cow, Age 2-3 Years (Sponsor: BT Meagher, BTC Cattle)
1. Wieringa’s Halle ND, shown by Roberta Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 2. Wieringa’s Shelby HS, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 3. Windy Hills Red Dolly, shown by Ted Anderson/owned by Emerald Springs Farm Mature Cow, Age 3 Years & Older (Sponsor: Sandi Thomas, Thomas’ Dexters)
1. Wieringa’s Gretel SP, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 2. K&B’s Candy, shown by William Stewart/owned by KandB Farm 3. Wieringa’s Oriana HG, shown by Roberta Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm Cow/Calf Pair (Sponsor: Mark Sawyer, Bar MB Ranch) 1. Wieringa’s Gretel SP & Wieringa’s Betsy HG, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 2. K&B’s Gratias Beauty & K&B’s Beverly, shown by Corey Darden/Kim Stewart/owned by KandB Farm 3. Wieringa’s Oriana HD & Wieringa’s Becky KO, shown by Roberta Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm Milking Cow (Sponsor: Walter & Wanda Fountain, Cunaguaro Farms) 1. Wieringa’s India NR, shown by Elissa Emmons-Sawyer/ owned by Evening Star Dexters Open Grand Champion Female (Sponsor: Lee & Roberta Wieringa, Wieringa Dexter Farm) Wieringa’s Gretel SP, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by
Wieringa Dexter Farm Open Reserve Grand Champion Female (Sponsor: Steve & Kelly Laffey, Laffey’s Irish Animals) Wieringa’s India NR, shown by Elissa Emmons-Sawyer/
owned by Evening Star Dexters
Junior Bull Calf, up to 6 Months (Sponsor: Jimmie Bauer, Moon over the Mojave) 1. Wieringa’s Brock KS, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 2. D2 Farms Duke, shown by Greg Dickens/owned by D2 Farms 3. ES Bar None’s CI, shown by Mark Sawyer/owned by Evening Star Dexters Bull Calf, Age 6-18 Months (Sponsor: Missouri Dexter Breeders Association)
1. TR Wyatt, shown by Paula Trojacek/owned by Trojacek Ranch 2. Wieringa’s Adam NP, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 3. Wieringa’s Apollo KT, shown by Roberta Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm Senior Yearling Bull, Age 18-24 Months (Sponsor: Richard & Janice Fennema, Feirm Na Mbo Bideach)
1. Bar None’s Mojo Jojo, shown by Will Hankins/owned by Hankins Honey Farm Young Bull, Age 2-3 Years (Sponsor: Jim Countryman, Tolfee Farms) 1. ESF Powerball, shown by Ted Anderson/owned by Emerald Springs Farm 2. Whistle R Uncle Ugly, shown by Greg Dickens/owned by D2 Farms Mature Bull, Age 3 Years and Older (Sponsor: Randy & Karen Hall, Rocking H Dexter Ranch) 1. Wieringa’s Huey NS, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by Wieringa Dexter Farm 2. LC Farms Wildfire, shown by Corey Darden/owned by KandB Farm Open Grand Champion Bull (Sponsor: David & Devin Jones, Bar None’s Dexters) TR Wyatt, shown by Paula Trojacek/owned by Trojacek
Ranch Open Reserve Grand Champion Bull (Sponsor: Eric & Paula Trojacek, Trojacek Ranch) Wieringa’s Huey NS, shown by Lee Wieringa/owned by
Wieringa Dexter Farm Senior Steers, Age 6-24 Months (Sponsor: Eric & Paula Trojacek, Trojacek Ranch) 1. TR Sonny, shown by Eric Trojacek/owned by Trojacek Ranch 2. ES Lone Star, shown by Mark Sawyer/owned by Evening Star Dexters 3. Moses Meadow’s Jacob, shown by Greg Dickens/owned by Moses Meadows Dexters Open Grand Champion Steer (Sponsor: Glen & Becky Petteway, The Pett Farm) TR Sonny, shown by Eric Trojacek/owned by Trojacek
Ranch Open Reserve Grand Champion Steer (Sponsor: Elissa Emmons-Sawyer, Evening Star Dexters) ES Lone Star, shown by Elissa Emmons-Sawyer/owned
by Evening Star Dexters
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ADCA AGM Sale Results
Catalog Animal Sale
No. Name Owner State Price ($)
1 Wieringa's Allie ES Lee & Roberta Wieringa MI 1,800
2 TR Wyatt Eric & Paula Trojacek TX No Sale
3 LC Farms Wildfire William & Kim Stewart TN No Sale
4 Wieringa's Huey NS Lee & Roberta Wieringa OR 3,000
5 Thomas' E2 Red Briza Sandi Thomas OR 1,800
6 Wendy's E2 Red Glamor Wendy Fultz OR 1,850
7 Riding's Farm Paige Lee & Roberta Wieringa MI 2,200
8 Thomas E2 Red Mousse Sandi Thomas OR 1,800
9 Mud Valley Cupcake Craig Turpin NM 1,600
10 CJS Umbrella William & Kim Stewart TN 1,700
11 Sugar Ranch Margo Brenda Gillette TX 2,200
12 RRS Gideon Earl & Carolyn Stout AR 500
13 K & B's Gratias Beauty + K & B's Beverly William & Kim Stewart TN 2,500
14 RRS Isaac Earl & Carolyn Stout AR 500
15 HHF Starr Will Hankins TX 4,600
16 RB Dakota Randall Bowman TX 1,800
17 Wieringa's Addy HB Lee & Roberta Wieringa MI 1,750
18 Sugar Ranch Don Brenda Gillette TX 600
19 K & B's Candy William & Kim Stewart TN 2,200
$32,400
Minutes of the 2014 ADCA Annual General Meeting The meeting was called to order by
President Jim Woehl. There were 42
registered voting members in atten-
dance. Jim welcomed everyone present
and introduced the members of the
board of directors (BOD), officers and
staff present.
►BOD members present: Region 1–
Becky Petteway, Region 2–Sandi Tho-
mas, Region 3–Becky Eterno, Region 4–
Vicki Jones, Region 6–Norman Hoover,
Region 7–David Jones, Region 8–Steve
Albritton, Region 9–Chad Williams,
Region 10–Pat Mitchell, Region 11–
Jessica Gibbons, Region 12–Rick Seydel.
►Officers and staff present: Vice Presi-
dent–Roberta Wieringa, Immediate Past
President–Pam Malcuit, Secretary–
Carol Ann Traynor, Treasurer–Jim
Smith, Registrar–Jill Delaney.
Review, Discussion and Call for Ap-
proval of 2013 Annual General Meet-
ing (AGM) Minutes
Printed copies of the 2013 AGM minutes
were available to each member for re-
view. Motion was made by Martha
Straub (Region 2) and seconded by
Ted Anderson (Region 1) to approve
the 2013 AGM minutes as published
in the Bulletin and on the website.
Motion approved.
Financial Overview for 2013
A two-page summary overview of the
financial summary was provided by Jim
Smith for the membership review. Jim
also provided a preliminary favorable
report of the revenue from the 2014
White Dexter Sale and Dexter Cattle
Sale.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGM/Show and Sale–Roberta Wier-
inga
►Written request for dress modification
during the 2014 show was received and
approved.
►Request to reinstitute the cow/calf
pair as a youth class beginning in 2015
was approved.
Classification–Jessica Gibbons/Chad
Williams
►Due to inactivity of classification by
the membership, this committee was
been placed on an ad-hoc status.
Code of Conduct/Ethics–Jim Woehl
►No issues were dealt with by the com-
mittee the past year.
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Historical–Jessica Gibbons/Chad Wil-
liams
►All old issues of the Bulletin are now
accessible via the website.
Finance and Funding–Jim Smith
►The association is on a solid financial
footing.
►The next BOD conference call will
focus on detailed analysis of the pro-
posed budget.
Registrar–Jill Delaney
►1,400 total paid memberships for the
2013-2014 AGM year
►Registrations 2013-2014 AGM year:
females–1,502; males–782
►Total animals in registry: females–
6,563; males–2,350
►Average cost to mail one certificate:
$2.04.
Website &Technology–Ray Delaney
►Change in uploading photos in order
to protect integrity of both the website
and registry.
►Improvement in user-friendliness.
►Improvement in availability of forms
►Total of $3,580 was received in reve-
nue from ads this past year.
►There was a database crash during
the year that required three weeks to
repair.
Nominations and Elections–Roberta
Wieringa/Carol Traynor
►2014 schedule for Regions 9 and 12:
▪Nomination letters mailed out Aug. 11
▪Nominations must be received by Sept.
8
▪Meeting date, ballot and candidate
statements mailed out on Oct. 6
▪Proxy ballot deadline is Oct. 31
▪Regional election meeting to be held
between Nov. 1-30
▪Results to be published on the ADCA
website by the ADCA vice president fol-
lowing verification of the regional elec-
tion meeting(s)
▪Elected directors will take office Jan. 1,
2015.
Pedigree and Genetics–Sandi Tho-
mas/Chad Williams
►Requests regarding:
▪Registration information for missing
genotypes
▪Review of individual needs
▪Information re English AI semen im-
portation
▪Assistance regarding PHA carrier from
another breeder’s bull
▪Breeding of non-registered females
▪Acceptance for registration with miss-
ing genotype
▪Information regarding “transferring”
animals registered with other Dexter
associations
Bylaws/Standard Operating Proce-
dures–David Jones/Pam Malcuit
►No changes were made to the bylaws
or certificate of incorporation. No input
was solicited from the Delaware attor-
ney this year.
►The committee focus was on cleaning
up the wording contained in the current
document:
▪Updated information for registration,
transfer and membership fees
▪References to herd book publication and
availability adjusted
▪Clarification of requirements for mem-
bership
▪Clarification of registration procedures
for offspring of leased cows
▪Placement of transfer application forms
on back of registration certificate or a
printable form online
Marketing and Advertising–Becky
Petteway
►Standard operating procedure (SOP)
was created for requesting ADCA sup-
port funds for events in individual re-
gions.
►Burgundy Press remains the ADCA
vendor of promotional items.
►It was noted that there are many re-
gional facebook websites now available
for membership participation.
►Country Side is the only remaining
magazine the ADCA is advertising in;
internet exposure is more effective.
Youth Committee–David Jones/Don
Giles
►Chris Odom program–junior and sen-
ior awards to be presented at awards
banquet
►Steve Albritton (new chairman) held a
committee meeting on June 20, the pur-
pose of which was to establish a new
format for the ADCA Youth Program:
▪A SOP will be developed in the next 90
days outlining the proposed program.
▪Debra Hawkins and Don Giles will
serve as youth advisory board members.
2015 AGM Report–Chad Williams
►Host–Region 9
►Location–Harrisonburg, Va.
►Dates–June 18-20
►Information will be made available on
ADCA website.
OLD BUSINESS
Streaming AGM on Web
►Researched cost: $3,000 to $5,000;
BOD felt it was not cost-effective at this
time.
NEW BUSINESS
Officer Nominations
A motion was made to accept the
current slate of officers for another
term by Martha Straub (Region 2);
seconded by Barb Hankins (Region
7).
Directors at Large
Deb Hawkins (Region 6) nominated
by Rick Seydel (Region 12), sec-
onded by Roberta Wieringa (Region
10). Ted Anderson (Region 2), nomi-
nated by Jim Smith (Region 2), sec-
onded by Mary Young (Region 3).
Elected by acclamation.
Program for Online Show Entries
Ted Anderson explained the plan by
Missouri Dexter Breeders Association to
use a new program which will automati-
cally enter show cattle into its respective
classes utilizing the current information
in the ADCA database. The system will
be made available for ADCA use follow-
ing validation of the program.
AGM Schedule of Events
Wanda Straube (Region 2) was con-
cerned that those individuals checking
animals in had no schedule of events
and suggested it be placed in the check-
in packet and/or posted on the website
prior to the event.
TV AGM Interview
Pam Malcuit reported that the pre-AGM
publicity TV interview had gone viral!
Lifetime Memberships
President Jim Woehl announced that
the BOD had approved the presentation
of lifetime memberships to those five
individuals who held the office of ADCA
president and who provided meritorious
service to the ADCA during the years
2004-2013: Chris Ricard, Pat Mitchell,
David Jones, Roberta Wieringa and Pam
Malcuit.
Show Committee Meeting
Tentatively scheduled to follow the
wrap-up BOD session.
Motion to adjourn the 2014 Annual
General Meeting made by Greg
Dickens (Region 1), seconded by
Mark Sawyer (Region 7). Motion
passed by acclamation.
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Minutes of the 2014 AGM Board of Directors Meeting
AMERICAN DEXTER CATT LE ASSOCIATION
▪A statement for the usage of current
logos will be published.
►Improve existing ADCA brochure
▪Different options and costs are being
explored: bi-fold, tri-fold or single-card
formats.
►Magazine print information limited to
Country Side Magazine
►Development of a standard operating
procedure for obtaining ADCA funds for
promotion and sponsorship of Dexter
shows/events.
Elections and Nominations–Roberta
Wieringa
Following written report review, a
motion was made by Roberta Wier-
inga to add to the SOP for elections
to state that when a sitting director
runs for re-election, in order to pre-
vent a conflict of interest in the
election an impartial member from
the region affected needs to be se-
lected to oversee the election. Mo-
tion seconded by Rick Seydel. Mo-
tion approved by BOD acclamation.
Pedigree & Genetics–Sandi Thomas
►Explanation of five-generation pedi-
gree (62-animal count) requirement to
determine pedigree for derivative of
genotype for ADCA registration.
►Direct transfer from other Dexter
registries is not possible–those wanting
ADCA registration must apply and sub-
mit proof of eligibility via a five-
generation pedigree.
►Obligate status reviewed
► There is not a scientifically validated
test to prove registrability of an animal.
The test information currently available
was conducted on a small (70-animal)
test sample, which is not a valid sample
baseline.
►Review of requests received by the
committee during the year.
Bylaws and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP)–David Jones
►No changes were made to the bylaws
or certificate of incorporation.
►No input was solicited from the Dela-
ware attorney this year.
►There were nine minor SOP changes
regarding changes in fees, the annual
herd book, clarification of leased cows,
transfer procedure and fees, and update
on the current list of Talisman Award
winners.
Roberta Wieringa moved that
the report be accepted. Motion sec-
buyer and build the costs into the sell-
ing price.
►It was also reported that some buyers
have attempted to transfer the registra-
tion of cattle sold through a sale barn
without papers by using tattoo informa-
tion, thus using a ‘back door’ to transfer.
Historical–Jessica Gibbons
All back issues of the Bulletin (with a
six-month lag time) are now available
online at the website.
The issue of publication online of the
current Bulletin issue will be held under
New Business.
Arrangements have been made to
pick up and store the tote containing 30
years of Bulletin issues and store them
in the ADCA storage unit in Missouri.
Dues Renewal Notification and
Herd Update Cards
The current membership count 2013-
2014 is 1,400 active members. Following
discussion of appropriate notification
time and the need to update member
herd information, a motion was made
by Vicki Jones to send out the dues
renewal Notification and cards to
update member herd information
annually in November. Motion sec-
onded by Becky Petteway. Motion
approved by BOD acclamation.
The secretary and registrar will coor-
dinate to get the necessary information
mailed out to the membership in No-
vember.
Finance and Funding–Jim Smith
Jim Woehl requested an ad-hoc commit-
tee to be used to explore some guaran-
teed investment funds to generate addi-
tional revenue for some of the associa-
tion contingency monies. A motion was
made by Pam Malcuit to update
signatures for ADCA bank funds to
include the current president,
treasurer and Vicki Anderson. Mo-
tion seconded by David Jones. Mo-
tion approved by BOD acclamation.
Marketing and Advertising–Becky
Petteway
►Creation of a new logo or improve-
ment of current logo for use in promo-
tional items.
▪Becky asked about the usage of the
current logos and location of the origi-
nal artwork. Sandi Thomas said she has
the original copyrighted artwork from
Belle Hayes.
The meeting was called to order by
President Jim Woehl with the following
board of directors (BOD), officers and
staff members present:
►BOD members present: Region 1–
Becky Petteway, Region 2–Sandi Tho-
mas, Region 4–Vicki Jones, Region 6–
Norman Hoover, Region 7–David Jones,
Region 8–Steve Albritton, Region 9–
Chad Williams, Region 10–Pat Mitchell,
Region 11–Jessica Gibbons, Region 12–
Rick Seydel.
►Officers and staff present: Vice Presi-
dent–Roberta Wieringa, Immediate
Past President–Pam Malcuit, Secretary
–Carol Ann Traynor, Treasurer–Jim
Smith, Registrar–Jill Delaney.
Jim began the meeting by passing out
complimentary folio bags to everyone
from his ranch.
2013 AGM BOD Minutes
These minutes were previously ap-
proved via WorkYoke discussion follow-
ing the 2013 AGM and printed in the
Bulletin.
Financial Report
Jim Smith handed out a detailed finan-
cial report packet with explanation of
several items with a positive cash flow
in 2013. It was suggested that the re-
port be adjusted to the fiscal year.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGM Show & Sale–Roberta Wieringa
A request was received to reinstate the
cow/calf youth division class for the
2015 AGM. Request approved by
BOD acclamation.
Classification–Jessica Gibbons
Due to membership inactivity using the
program, a motion was made by
Chad Williams to place the Classifi-
cation Committee on ad-hoc status.
Motion seconded by Jessica Gib-
bons. Motion approved by BOD ac-
clamation.
Code of Conduct and Ethics–Jim
Woehl
There have been no formal complaints
filed this past year. Registration trans-
fers remain a lingering problem.
►While it is not a requirement the
ADCA can enforce (due to many rea-
sons), it is recommended that a seller
complete registration transfers for the
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onded by Chad Williams. Motion
approved by BOD acclamation.
Talisman Award–Jim Woehl
The 2014 award winner will be an-
nounced at the AGM banquet.
Website & Technology–Pat Mitchell
The report review from Ray Delaney,
webmaster, included:
►General developments
►Special projects
►Bulletin archives
►Forum discussion board
►Database failure/loss–March 2014
►ADCA web advertisement financials.
There was discussion regarding a
changeover on forms to provide print-
able Word documents enabling the ap-
plicant to mail them in with a check in
lieu of using PayPal.
It was also suggested that different
shopping carts besides PayPal be ex-
plored.
Pat Mitchell will contact Robert Sed-
don to inform him that the BOD will be
using the teleconference format and
WorkYoke is no longer needed to con-
duct BOD business.
Youth Committee–David Jones
►The different types of youth programs
in the various regions were discussed.
►Question of the possibility of ADCA
internship programs was posed.
►Steve Albritton is the new Youth
Committee chairman.
►A Youth Committee Task Force was
formed consisting of Becky Petteway,
Jessica Gibbons, Jim Woehl and Vicki
Jones. The goal of the task force is to
design a more encompassing ADCA
youth program. The deadline for a com-
mittee report was at the next teleconfer-
ence call in 90 days (September).
2015 AGM–Chad Williams
Rockingham County Fairgrounds,
Harrisonburg, Va., June 18-21, 2015,
hosted by ADCA Region 9.
►A detailed overview packet was
handed out containing general informa-
tion, facility overview, proposed events
and activities, policies, rental rules and
cost estimates.
2016 and Future AGMs
Due to the amount of work and time
necessary to host the annual AGM, the
following committees were formed:
Decentralization: Rick Seydel,
Norm Hoover, Jim Smith, Juli Holland
and Pam Malcuit
2016 and Future AGM Locations:
Chad Williams, Vicki Jones, Steve Al-
britton and Becky Petteway
The BOD will discuss its findings in
upcoming teleconference meetings.
Female Genotype
This remains a voluntary procedure
with BOD support for testing of heifers
entering the registry in 2014 and for-
ward.
Obligate status can only be given to
those animals who have recorded geno-
typing of both sire and dam.
Sunset of Plan B
Sandi Thomas is to work with Dr. Coth-
ran at Texas A&M in writing up a plan
for standard operating procedures and
verbage regarding blind testing. This
will be on the agenda for the July or
August BOD teleconference call.
Obligate Status
A motion was made by Pat Mitchell
to accept the obligate status desig-
nation as described. Seconded by
Chad Williams. Motion approved by
BOD acclamation.
Pedigrees will reflect testing status
beginning in 2015:
►Obligate status (PHA and chondro)
determined by parental pedigree with
verified testing of both sire and dam
►Non-carrier status (PHA and chondro)
determined by verified testing of both
sire and dam
►Tested (PHA and chondro) verified
individual testing.
The legend to be included on the cer-
tificate is being developed to indicate
testing status and will require a soft-
ware change.
Jill Delaney is to contact Centrics
regarding changing/defining testing
status on certificate.
Finalization will be taken care of
during a future BOD teleconference call.
Duties of Registrar
Once again, it was restated that the
main duty of the registrar is to register
animals. Answers to questions that do
not pertain directly to registration are
to be forwarded to the appropriate re-
gional director.
It was suggested that use of a net-
work phone be explored.
Further ideas to help the registrar
complete her duties will be entertained
during the July teleconference call.
Review of Budget
Directors were charged to review the
budget packet with special attention to
Section K in order to discuss it during
the July teleconference call.
NEW BUSINESS
Educational Committee
A motion to form an education com-
mittee to work on membership was
made by Vicki Jones. Seconded by
Jessica Gibbons. Motion approved
by BOD acclamation.
Committee Chair: Vicki Jones with
Jill Delaney and Jeff Collins.
Changes in Committee Assignments
Norman Hoover-Advertising, replacing
David Jones; Steve Albritton–Youth,
replacing David Jones
Optional Regional State ADCA Co-
ordinators
SOP guidelines for the use and duties of
optional regional state coordinators will
be submitted from the Education Com-
mittee to the BOD in 90 days.
Current Issue of Bulletin on Web-
site
Following lengthy discussion, a motion
was made by Chad Williams to pub-
lish the most current version of the
Bulletin on the website with
evaluation of results on member-
ship to take place during the 2015
AGM. Motion seconded by Jessica
Gibbons. Motion tabled to wrap up
BOD meeting following general
membership AGM meeting.
Deadline for next Bulletin submis-
sions: July 15.
Motion to recess BOD meeting to
wrap up session following general
membership AGM meeting. Sec-
onded by Roberta Wieringa.
2014 AGM BOD WRAP-UP MEET-
ING SESSION FOLLOWING THE
AGM
►BOD members present: Region 1–
Becky Petteway, Region 2–Sandi Tho-
mas, Region 4–Vicki Jones, Region 6–
Norman Hoover, Region 7–David Jones,
Region 8–Steve Albritton, Region 9–
Chad Williams, Region 12–Rick Seydel;
Directors at Large Deb Hawkins
(Region 6) and Ted Anderson (Region 2).
►Officers and staff present: Vice Presi-
dent–Roberta Wieringa, Immediate
Past President–Pam Malcuit, Secretary
–Carol Ann Traynor, Treasurer–Jim
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Smith, Registrar–Jill Delaney.
NEW BUSINESS
Elections
No new nominations were received.
Pat Mitchell (Region 10) moved to
accept those individuals nominated
at the AGM meeting by acclama-
tion. Rick Seydel (Region 12) sec-
onded. Motion passed.
2014-15 BOD Goal
Working to educate the membership
utilizing the message board (Regional
Roundup), a spot on the website avail-
able for announcements of specific infor-
mation regarding activities in the vari-
ous regions. The directors will inform
Ray Delaney of regional activity for in-
clusion.
Tabled Items
Controls for viewing of current Bul-
letin issue on website. Chad Wil-
liams withdrew his previous tabled
motion: “To add a control to the
website to limit access to the cur-
rent Bulletin to current members
only.” Second to the motion also
withdrawn. Motion to withdraw
tabled motion passed.
AGM Photography
Photography viewing information
will be posted next week on the
website. A motion was made to pur-
chase a CD containing pictures for
ADCA use at a cost of $200. Made by
Pat Mitchell (Region 10) and sec-
onded by Pam Malcuit (IPP). Mo-
tion passed.
Motion made by David Jones
(Region 7) to adjourn 2014 BOD
AGM meeting(s).
ADCA Board of Directors Teleconference Calls MAY 15, 2014, 8 P.M.
President–Jim Woehl, Vice President–
Roberta Wieringa, Registrar–Jill De-
laney, Secretary–Carol Ann Traynor,
Treasurer–Jim Smith, Webmaster–Ray
Delaney, Immediate Past President–
Pam Malcuit, Region 1–Becky Pette-
way, Region 2–Sandi Thomas, Region 3
–Becky Eterno, Region 4–Vicki Jones,
Region 6–Norman Hoover, Region 8–
Steve Albritton, Region 9–Chad Wil-
liams, Region 10–Pat Mitchell, Region
11–Jessica Gibbons.
Youth Committee
The Board of Directors (BOD) supported
David Jones’ action regarding Sally
Coad’s email letter of March 13, which
indicated her hesitation to continue as a
member and intention to resign from
the Youth Committee.
Rather than developing a centralized
youth program, the ADCA has set up a
structure through the Marketing & Ad-
vertising Committee so that each area
of the country can do what is best to
support its members (youth and adult)
using significantly more money than
ever before. With the premise that as a
national organization, what makes
sense in one region may not make sense
in another; that is why the ADCA has
chosen to be flexible and listen to the
members in each area to better meet
their needs. The current direction is to
develop some broad objectives that
do communicate our commitment to our
youth.
Currently:
1. The 2013 AGM youth show was the
largest ever. Over the past four years,
the youth show has gotten so large that
basically one day was set aside just for
our youth and open shows.
2. Oklahoma started a new youth show
this year that we supported.
3. ADCA supported the youth in the
Ohio this year.
4. ADCA supported the youth activities
at the Rocky Mountain show in Septem-
ber.
5. ADCA supported the Missouri Dexter
show that has a large youth contingent.
6. The Chris Odom award is alive and
well in Texas, and ADCA supports the
Houston Livestock Show.
Becky Petteway had several issues
to bring up from her regional meet-
ing held in Illinois:
1. Show entry program being developed
in Region 1
►A request was made asking for a disc
of current registration information for
use in developing a program that will
auto-fill entries and to provide access to
information for an event/show data pro-
gram.
►A question was raised about the po-
tential commercial use of the data.
►It was felt that more information is
necessary regarding the request.
2. Genotype number on the online appli-
cation for registration form
Question: If not included on registration
certificate, what is the use of this?
Answer: Accession number is main-
tained within the database but not on
the registration certificate.
3. Cattle ads on website should identify
location with the photo without having
to view each one individually.
►Has been already done as of today.
►Have web ads run 90 days, pe-
riod. Someone can ask for an ad to be
removed sooner if they want to, but just
run them all 90 days, can be renewed if
necessary.
►The decision was to add the under-
lined information and remove the hi-
lighted information from #3 in the ad
description:
The advertisement cost is $30 for a
90-day advertisement display. The ad-
vertisement will remain displayed for 90
days from the date the advertisement
was placed. If your animal(s) sell prior
to 90 days, the ad will be removed upon
your request. Please notify the ADCA
web department within 30 days if your
animal(s) sell. Failing to do so may in-
cur an additional $30 fee.
Ray Delaney to send an email and
update the directors of changes on the
website.
4. Can Texas A&M (TAMU) be set up
with PayPal?
►Under current jurisdiction within the
university, TAMU cannot do Paypal or
credit cards at all.
►Change needs to be discussed at the
AGM regarding the way payments to
TAMU are currently being handled.
The university needs to be officially
contacted by the ADCA regarding the
problem.
Internet Streaming of the AGM
Meeting (Cost, What We Are Willing
to Spend, Cameras, Technology
Needed, Etc.)
Current research found that there is a
$1,000 basic charge for a one-camera
feed–based on those paying subscribers
to an event. The bottom line is that the
cost would be between $3,000 and
$5,000. Internet streaming of the AGM
will not be happening in Texas this year
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and will be considered for the 2015
AGM if cost-effective.
Nominations for the Talisman and
Chuck Daggett Awards Deadline
Extended to June 1.
Reports
2014 AGM–Pam Malcuit expressed her
appreciation for the support and
promptness of responses for the AGM.
Region 2–Membership Requests:
►The BOD will consider extending a
request to PDCA to consider rejoining
the ADCA.
►Identification and recognition of his-
torically horned cattle.
►Further clarification and identifica-
tion of the registrar’s duties, because
there are requests for many items that
are not a function of the registrar.
►Accession numbers–not release any
information to anyone who is not sup-
posed to have that information.
Region 6–Held regional meeting in
Oklahoma the end of April.
►Lots of inquiries since meeting and
new people interested.
►Norm Hoover is looking forward to a
committee assignment.
Region 4–No member issues.
►New facebook group page for Region 4
is up and running.
Region 8–requests for cattle for sale
►Fall regional meeting planned at 2015
Tennessee Valley Fair Dexter Show.
Region 9–June 18-21, 2015, AGM
shaping up. 10% reserve payment made.
►Legacy has requested transfers of
animals from its program to be handled
by the ADCA like those from PDCA.
Response: Legacy claims to be a listing,
not a registry like the PDCA.
Region 10–Attended Ohio Dexter
Breeders Show event
►Nice reception from the area
►Reminder that there was a logo sub-
mitted which needs to be considered
and discussed at some point.
Region 11–Very pleased with youth
participation in the region
►Many member registration questions
and complaints.
►Regional meeting June 7 and another
meeting planned in the fall.
►Australian visitors to the region were
able to make several farm visits while
in the area.
Treasurer–Tax filing sent off to IRS
before deadline.
Secretary–Australian Dexter Bulletin
received.
►2014 AGM issue of the ADCA Bulletin
will be sent in return.
Immediate Past President–
Performance evaluation report on
ADCA president favorable.
►Attended Ohio show and did very well
with their animals.
Meeting adjourned, 9:42 p.m. CDT .
June 11 Teleconference Call Sched-
uled to finalize BOD Agenda and
Last-Minute AGM issues.
APRIL 9, 2014, 8 P.M.
President–Jim Woehl, Vice President–
Roberta Wieringa, Registrar–Jill De-
laney, Secretary–Carol Ann Traynor,
Treasurer–Jim Smith, Webmaster–Ray
Delaney, Immediate Past President–
Pam Malcuit, Region 2–Sandi Thomas,
Region 3–Becky Eterno, Region 4–Vicki
Jones, Region 7–David Jones, Region 8–
Steve Albritton, Region 10–Pat
Mitchell, Region 11–Jessica Gibbons,
Region 12–Rick Seydel.
2014 Dues Notification Postcard
There were members who were con-
cerned that their payments had not
been processed for the year and con-
tacted their directors about the post-
card. It was suggested that clarification
be made in future notices to alleviate
this misconception. Next year, 2015
dues notification postcards will be
mailed out in January.
There were seven returned with in-
correct addresses.
►SOP Wording for the Genetics
Committee Regarding Genotyping
Question: How commonly is building a
genotype pursued and if it’s a valid con-
cern.
Answer: It is not that common.
Sandi Thomas reported talking with
Dr. Cothran (as an advisor regarding
the protection of the registry and
whether or not this is a valid way to
proceed). He indicated that it would be
extremely beneficial to have a program
in place to validate a sire and/or dam
and outlined three conditions/steps to
achieve this goal. The ADCA should be
comfortable using this program both for
confirming pedigree as well as for regis-
tration. This would replace “Plan B,”
which is currently in use.
►Cases requiring parent verification
will still have to go through Genetics &
Pedigree Committee for validation. The
current cost for doing this is about $200
per animal.
►Sandi will get the material written up
for presentation at the 2014 AGM BOD
meeting as a replacement of “Plan B,”
which is currently in use.
►It was noted that confusion about Alicia Bentley of Salisbury, N.H., took this photo of weanlings owned by Matt
Mason, DVM, of Riverbank Farm in Salisbury.
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registration is occurring with the Leg-
acy/University of California-Davis con-
nection for registration with the ADCA
for parent verification. It was pointed
out that Legacy is a genotype database,
not a registry.
Genetics Question from Region 10
An individual is pursuing the registra-
tion of an unregistered heifer whose
dam is ADCA-registered, but the sire
unregistered; both the grand sire and
grand dam of the unregistered sire were
ADCA-registered. The genotype of the
unregistered sire has been verified by
meat sample. The grand sire was regis-
tered prior to 2010 with no genotype on
file. According to ADCA rules, geno-
types of both the sire and dam must be
on file to compare the genotype from the
offspring (meat sample) before registra-
tion can be done. The owner will be
asked to document all materials regard-
ing this case and submit them to the
Genetics & Pedigree Committee so the
committee can make a recommendation
to the BOD regarding registration of the
animal.
Continue to Build the Agenda for
the AGM
Change Title of “Plan B” to Parent
Validation/Verification
Teleconference Calls
The president has been paying for the
conference calls as they were not a
budgeted item. They have been averag-
ing around $20 per call. This issue will
be addressed at the 2014 AGM BOD.
Jim Woehl will send bills to the treas-
urer for reimbursement.
Regional Reports
Region 2–Letters sent out regarding
forms for youth and adult awards to be
presented at the AGM. There were sev-
eral returned by USPS and several posi-
tive membership responses.
Region 3–Lots of communication with
Pam Malcuit regarding the upcoming
AGM.
Region 4–Sent out note regarding
ADCA member award criteria–both
youth and adult. Lots of people are look-
ing for Dexters to buy in the region.
Region 7–Busy with 2014 AGM plan.
David Jones is finalizing the judges and
banners. Pam Malcuit is handling most
of the work. The Region 3 and 7 mem-
bership is giving lots of support from as
well as volunteer help. Dexter sales are
up for animals in the region, the market
is good, prices high and demand is
strong.
Region 8–Fielding many inquiries
about the breed. Region 8 facebook page
established.
►Note sent out regarding ADCA mem-
ber award criteria–both youth and
adult. Plans are in the works for a fall
regional meeting.
Region 10–Have had quite a few sales
inquiries. Regarding the request from
Ohio Valley Dexter Breeders show and
sale in May to be placed on the ADCA
website, it has been discovered that the
event will also be hosting the annual
PDCA meeting along with the show and
sale. Jim Woehl is trying to get in touch
with the OVDB president for clarifica-
tion and to share information.
Region 11–Hosting lots of inquiries
how to register and sell calves. 77 mem-
bers on facebook page, several from
other regions. Jessica Gibbons has been
policing the site with good results as
people ask questions and make com-
ments.
Region 12–Inquiries are slow at this
time of year and usually pick up in May.
Questions have been mainly regarding
registration of animals under a year old.
The treasurer, secretary, webmaster
and registrar indicated that everything
was running pretty smoothly. The regis-
trar was encouraged to send genetics
and pedigree problems to the committee
and not spend her time trying to handle
them.
Meeting adjourned 9:11 p.m. CDT.
Next ADCA Teleconference Call–
May 14, 8 p.m. CDT.
MARCH 12, 2014, 7 P.M.
President–Jim Woehl, Vice President–
Roberta Wieringa, Registrar–Jill De-
laney, Secretary–Carol Ann Traynor,
Webmaster–Ray Delaney, Immediate
Past President–Pam Malcuit, Region 1–
Becky Petteway, Region 2–Sandi Tho-
mas, Region 3–Becky Eterno, Region 4–
Vicki Jones, Region 7–David Jones, Re-
gion 8–Steve Albritton, Region 9–Chad
Williams, Region 10–Pat Mitchell, Re-
gion 11–Jessica Gibbons, Region 12–
Rick Seydel.
Youth Committee
The committee has been inactive, and
the information on the Chris Odom
youth award missed getting in the Bul-
letin. David Jones will stay on as board
co-chair along with Steve Albritton and
Don Giles until the AGM. David did get
a Word document for the forms from
Charles Townson and is verifying dates,
etc., with the committee and then will
get it updated and on the website along
with the necessary documents in a
prominent position. There was discus-
sion about the committee notifying
members that the information is up on
the web. Email notification to youth
interested in competing for the award
will be made via an email blast by each
regional director.
2014 AGM Update
►There was a question regarding motel
rooms: Although three more motels
have been added, rooms are pricey due
to other activities occurring in the area
that weekend. The host motel has 60
rooms that are already booked. Newly
listed motels are on the website with
rooms blocked for the ADCA, but mem-
bers must phone the motel directly to
get ADCA price.
►The sale committee is trying to work
with those individuals who do not have
the necessary two females for every
male in sale. However, the ADCA policy
of two females for every bull will be fol-
lowed.
►Need to get Talisman award informa-
tion and forms posted online, although
they did make the Bulletin, but it would
be helpful also to have them on the web-
site.
AGM BOD Meeting Items
►Lifetime membership issue
►2015 AGM update
► 2016 AGM
►A2/A2 testing
►Female genotyping
►Color issue
►Plan B/dam qualifying registrations
►Clarification of transfer of registra-
tion from other Dexter associations
►Performance evaluation of BOD offi-
cers
►SOP for annual dues notification
every December.
Courtesy of Seller Transferring
Registrations to Buyer
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information on the pedigree certificate.
Drafting of a statement will be on the 2014 AGM BOD agenda regarding
ADCA’s position.
Performance Evaluation
Jim Woehl requested that the BOD
members help him in evaluating growth in the performance of his duties as
president to the vice president, Roberta
Wieringa, within the next couple of
weeks.
Carol Ann Traynor suggested that
performance evaluations of all officers
be made annually by the BOD. This
item will be added to the AGM BOD
agenda.
Regional Reports
Region 1–Becky Petteway
►Question about who is responsible for
mailing out a membership reminder to
pay dues at end of each year. Consensus
was for the secretary to get with the
registrar and send out a membership
postcard using both the 2012 and 2013
membership lists reminding them of
need to pay dues prior to the 2014
AGM.
►Noted that the website has an area to
click on for reporting deceased animals.
While the ADCA cannot require sellers
to pay for transfer of registrations for
buyers, it is strongly recommended that
the seller do so by building the cost into
the selling price. This would save prob-
lems experienced by new buyers in try-
ing to navigate future registration prob-
lems.
Internship Request
Chad Williams received a request for
summer internship funded by the
ADCA from an animal science research
student, Penn State. She is not a Dexter
owner. The ADCA does not currently
have anything like this available and
suggested she explore possibility a uni-
versity-funded project.
A2 Questions
Pam Malcuit sent the information from
Texas A&M to the directors regarding
A2 testing. The verdict is still out on the
question of whether this is science or
business. This is currently being han-
dled between the buyer and seller
rather than on the pedigree certificate;
research is inconclusive at this time.
The ADCA is pursuing an evidence-
based approach–currently there is no
evidence for the ADCA, as an associa-
tion, to endorse or to put on testing
►There are two Region 1 meetings
scheduled.
Region 2–Sandi Thomas
►The regional election notice needs to
contain information that the meeting will
be social and informational as well as a
time to count election ballots.
►Genetics issues keep cropping up.
▪Some bulls seem to have disappeared–no
idea where they are–making genotyping
very difficult.
▪Bull semen from England needs to have
an official extended five-genera-tion pedi-
gree (listing 62 animals–without any ap-
pendix animals) for the Genetics & Pedi-
gree Committee to review before off-
spring from this bull can be registered
with the ADCA.
Region 3–Becky Eterno & Region 7–
David Jones
►AGM planning meeting very successful.
►Good participation of membership for
AGM volunteer positions.
►Toured the venue for the AGM and
reported the facility is really nice.
►Houston Livestock Show: classes were
small and entries down from previous
years.
►Two groups from Missouri were at the
show.
Region 4–Vicki Jones
►Wyoming State Fair plans
►Has had two calls regarding informa-
tion on applications for youth awards.
Region 6–Steve Albritton
►Fielded several phone calls about regis-
tration
►Planning regional meeting for a very
spread-out region.
Region 9–Chad Williams
►2015 AGM will be at the Rockingham
County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, Va.
Dates: June 18-21.
►Getting with Pam Malcuit regarding
things he needs to do now.
►$2,824 for grounds with camping at
$25 per night.
►Asbury University Mini Moos Program
putting together an article featuring the
utilization of Dexter cattle for small fam-
ily farms.
FEB. 12, 2014, 7 P.M.
President–Jim Woehl, Vice President–
Roberta Wieringa, Treasurer–Jim Smith,
Registrar–Jill Delaney, Secretary–Carol
Ann Traynor, Webmaster–Ray Delaney,
Rebecca Gygax submitted this cute photo of Maple Hills Mama Mia with a
stem in her mouth.
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Immediate Past President–Pam Mal-
cuit, Region 1–Becky Petteway, Region
2–Sandi Thomas, Region 3–Becky
Eterno, Region 4–Vicki Jones, Region 7
–David Jones, Region 8–Steve Albritton,
Region 10–Pat Mitchell, Region 11–
Jessica Gibbons, Region 12–Rick Sey-
del.
Internships
Chad Williams had a question regard-
ing ADCA internships for graduate stu-
dents. This item was tabled until the
March teleconference when Chad can
provide more information.
Youth Committee
The primary function of this committee
is to handle evaluations for the annual
Chris Odom/ADCA Youth Awards. A
director is also needed to co-chair the
committee (bylaws) for reporting youth
activities to the BOD.
There are pockets of strong ypartici-
pation–i.e., Missouri Dexter Breeders
Association, Texas Dexter Breeders/
Houston Livestock Show, South Caro-
lina has an active group. Steve Albrit-
ton (Region 8) said he would co-chair
and ask for Sally Coad to be co-chair
with him. Other committee members
listed in the 2013 fall Bulletin are Don
Giles, Warren Coad, Shea Neal, Elissa
Emmons and Debra Hawkins.
Science of A2/A2 Dr. Cothran at Texas A&M is doing
research regarding the scientific back-
up for the test. The possibility of having
Dr. Cothran do a short presentation at
AGM regarding the topic of what the
test is and what it isn’t. The main con-
cern is that this testing may be just a
marketing plan. Becky Petteway
(Region 1) had information from the
Dexter Gathering she attended in Ire-
land last summer. The company that
provided the geneticist who spoke there
can be accessed at ww.teagasc.ie/.
AGM
Pam Malcuit, AGM event coordinator,
reported that information is available
both online at the ADCA website and in
the upcoming Bulletin for 2014 AGM in
Texas.
Currently plans are for some enter-
tainment events in lieu of seminars. A
return performance of the vet who
spoke after the last Texas AGM dinner
was suggested.
Publicity for the event is focusing on
this as a national show featuring qual-
ity animals and a breeder’s select
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auction.
PayPal Questions
There were questions raised from the
general membership to their directors
regarding payments for Texas A&M
testing, AGM costs, etc., using PayPal.
Jim Smith, treasurer, explained some
of the difficulties in transferring funds
from PayPal into the different banking
areas. In the genetics testing area, the
ADCA is receiving no markup on costs
while being charged 3½ percent for Pay-
Pal costs. More exploration in this area
needs to be done.
Pedigree & Genetics Committee
Sandi Thomas, committee co-chair, re-
ported that Pedigree & Genetics Com-
mittee has a couple of pretty big things
going with animals four years and older
to be registered without genotype on
file. The committee will be sending out
its recommendations to the BOD re-
garding Plan B–Parent Verification for
discussion and adoption.
Replacement of WorkYoke to the
ADCA Site
Ray Delaney, webmaster, is to resend
information to President Jim Woehl.
It was brought out that the old
WorkYoke site is again functioning.
Vicki Jones (Region 3) will send Ray her
password so the information/data on the
old site can be transferred to the ADCA-
housed website.
Contact Between Labs at UC-Davis
and Texas A&AM
Jill Delaney, registrar, reported that
there is information on the website to
explain to the membership how to ac-
complish this. The problem seems to be
that the members don’t want to read it–
they would rather have someone tell
them personally how to proceed. Jill
said she spends a lot of time educating
members on the process instead of actu-
ally registering animals.
Renaming the AGM
A question was raised about the pro-
gress in the contest for changing the
title for the AGM. Only the suggestions
have been made. With the realization
that the international Dexter commu-
nity uses the term AGM, it might be
best to continue with the existing title.
AI Bulls
The information for publication on the
website from several bulls is still out-
standing.
Registration Tips
If you’re planning to register a Dexter,
here is some important information
about registering by mail or online:
►When registering bull calves, geno-
typing lab results must be included
with your registration.
►A transfer fee must be paid for
each registered animal that changes
ownership. If a cow is purchased with a
calf at its side and the calf is already
registered, a transfer fee must be paid
for both animals. If the calf is not regis-
tered and the new owner wishes to reg-
ister it after the sale, a registration fee
must be paid.
►If the dam and/or sire are registered
in another registry, you must send a
copy of their certificate.
►Your Dexter must have a tattoo num-
ber to be registered. We also accept as
identification the last six digits of a
“USDA 840” ear tag.
Online vs. Mailed Registrations
When submitting an online registra-
tion, you must also submit an online
payment. When sending a registration
form by U.S. mail, you must also in-
clude full payment.
Can PDCA-registered Dexter cattle
be registered with the ADCA? Yes,
following the same registration require-
ments as stated on the ADCA website.
If registering online, fill in the PDCA
registration numbers when asked for
ADCA registration numbers. The fee to
register a PDCA animal regardless of
age is $25. It is also helpful to include a
copy of the animal’s PDCA pedigree.
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Testing Documentation
Concern regarding testing information–
particularly color–needs to have a way
for quick access. Jill Delaney, registrar,
reported that she is keeping track of
this in her files, though it is not cur-
rently printed on the certificate.
It was noted that the quality of audi-
tory reception on this teleconference
was not as good as the one in January
and that it was difficult at times to un-
derstand the conversations.
Meeting adjourned 8:05 MST.
Next ADCA Teleconference Call–
Wednesday, March 12.
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1 ADCA Officers & Staff
1 Message from the President
3 Regional Directors
4 Committees
4 Code of Ethics
5 Regional Directors’ Messages
9 Tattoo Letters and Their Years
9 Bulletin Ad Pricing
9 Report from the Registrar
10 Financial Statement
11 Vet’s Corner
11 Chuck Daggett Award Winner
12 Chris Odom Award Winners
14 Spotlight on Youth
15 ADCA Youth Excel at OYE
16 Dexter Bulletin Objectives
16 Sesame Beef Recipe
16 The Dexter and the Deer
16 Looking for ADCA Ambassadors
17 A Big Texas Thank-You
17 Photo Contest Winners
18 National Show Results
20 AGM Sale Results
20 Minutes of the 2014 AGM
22 Minutes of the AGM BOD Meeting
24 BOD Teleconference Calls
32 Registration Tips
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