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Cow ChipsMarch/April 2014

Cow ChipsMarch/April 2014

GAA members gathered for annual meeting and banquetGeorgia Angus Association (GAA) members joined

together on Saturday, January 25 for Angus fun and fellowship in Athens, Ga., at The Classic Center. The group met for their annual meeting, enjoyed a social hour and later gathered for a CAB dinner and award presentations during the banquet.

GAA President Mike McCravy called the annual meeting to order. Committee chairs presented a recap of 2013 association activities and discussed what was ahead for 2014. Additionally, newly elected GAA directors were announced. A complete set of minutes from the annual meeting are included on page 9.

The Georgia Angus Auxiliary held their annual meeting in conjunction with this meeting and elected new offi cers.

At this year's banquet, Angus royalty were recognized, two individuals were elected into the Georgia Angus Hall of Fame, participants enjoyed a slide show of junior activities throughout 2013, and pages for the 2014-15 GAA Membership Directory were auctioned off.

Congratulations to everyone that was recognized with an award and to the newly elected GAA offi cers

and directors. Thank you to all of those that attended, brought door prizes, to the Georgia Angus Auxiliary for providing decorations, and to the banquet committee consisting of Tanya Eidson and Christy Page for planning the event.

Winners and honorees are pictured in this newsletter.

These ladies were elected to serve as offi cers on the Georgia Angus Auxiliary aboard of directors. Pictured from left are Shelley Panter, Dahlonega, vice president; Tanya Eidson, Arnoldsville, president; and Holly Alford, Bowman, secretary-treasurer.

These men and women were elected to serve on the Georgia Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2014 Georgia Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 25 in Athens, Ga. Pictured seated from left are Christy Page, Jefferson, executive secretary; Smitty Lamb, Tifton, president; Douglas Williams, Milan, vice president; and Carolyn Gazda, Athens, director. Directors standing from left are Phil Page, Jefferson; Harvey Lemmon, Woodbury; Clint Smith, Wadley; Andrew McPeake, Arnoldsville; Fred Gretsch, Lexington; Melvin Porter, Jefferson; Mike Jones, West Point; and Mike McCravy, Bowdon. Not pictured are directors Randy Daniel, Colbert; Kyle Gillooly, Wadley; and John Lovin, Lexington.

Dear Friends and Fellow Angus Breeders -I hope this newsletter finds each of you well and

excited about the Georgia Angus Association and our industry. This is my freshman letter as President of GAA, and my first order of business is to thank outgoing president, Mike McCravy, for his leadership and dedication to GAA. Thank you, Mike! I also want to recognize Tanya Eidson and Christy Page for the fantastic job they did coordinating the banquet at our Annual Meeting in Athens. We need to find a way to eat Dano’s CAB prime rib more than once a year.

Folks, I know it has been a long, rough winter. I hope you have all found an opportunity to apply nitrogen to your winter grazing in between the snow/ice/rain storms, because warmer temperatures are coming. The promise of warmer temperatures is not the only good news; this record cattle market looks as if it will stick around a while. Angus Bull sales this spring have experienced record prices and there is more demand for and value in Angus genetics than ever before.

Everyone is invited to attend the Georgia Cattlemen’s 2014 Beef Industry Convention and Trade Show to be held April 2-5 in Perry. Our Spring Sale Committee and consignors are working hard and have put together a really nice offering for the Georgia Beef Expo Southeastern Angus Showcase Sale to be held April 4 in conjunction with the GCA Convention. Following Beef Expo, the next big event sponsored by GAA is the Southern National Angus Show held June 6-7 in Perry. Our membership has always rallied to support this show and especially our juniors. Please put the Southern National on your calendar, come enjoy some good Angus fellowship, and see some good Angus cattle.

Your Board of Directors are excited to serve the GAA this coming year. And we want to hear from you on how we can improve and better serve our membership. Please contact any of us with your thoughts and ideas.

Best regards,

Smitty Lamb

Officers & DirectorsPRESIDENT

Smitty LambTifton, GA

VICE PRESIDENTDoug Williams

Milan, GA

EXECUTIVE SECRETARYChristy PageJefferson, GA

Randy DanielColbert, GA

Carolyn GazdaAthens, GA

Fred GretschLexington, GA

Kyle GilloolyWadley, GA

Mike JonesWest Point, GA

Harvey LemmonWoodbury, GA

John LovinLexington, GA

Mike McCravyBowdon, GA

Andrew McPeakeArnoldsville, GA

Phil PageJefferson, GA

Melvin PorterJefferson, GA

Clint SmithWadley, GA

For more information onGAA activities, contact:

Christy Page, Executive Secretary2681 Gum Springs Church

Rd.Jefferson, GA 30549

Phone & Fax: 706/[email protected]

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Letter from your President

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•To Dr. and Mrs. Gary Hill on the birth of their granddaughter, Bailey Brooke Parker, daughter of Brandon and Kelly Parker, Clemmons, N.C. Bailey was born November 14, 2013.

Congratulations

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More GAA Banquet Honorees

Logan Steed, Carrollton, was named the Georgia Junior Angus Association Herdsman of the Year.

Mike McCravy, Bowdon, left, received a past president recognition plaque at the 2014 Georgia Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet. Presenting the plaque is Smitty Lamb, Tifton, 2014 Georgia Angus Association president.

Hannah Williams, Milan, Georgia Angus princess, left, and Haley Throne, Lexington, Miss Georgia Angus, right, were crowned at the 2014 Georgia Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet

The McPeake family, Arnoldsville, received the Family of the Year award at the 2014 Georgia Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Jan. 25 in Athens, Ga. Pictured from left are Andrew and Julie McPeake and Sandra and Charles McPeake.

The Georgia Angus Association (GAA) posthumously inducted Robert L. Blalock, Athens, with the Georgia Angus Hall of Fame award at the 2014 Georgia Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet. This program was established by the GAA to recognize individuals that have made signifi cant contributions to the Angus industry in Georgia and across the country. Pictured from left are Mike and Laura Sweatman; Bo Blalock; Chip Blalock; Robert's wife Jody Blalock; Bob and Terri Blalock; and Scott and Jan Smith.

Haley Throne, Lexington, right, received her Bronze and Silver Awards. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the fi rst two levels of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Also pictured presenting the awards is David Gazda, American Angus Association regional manager.

Outgoing Georgia royalty were presented with plaques at the 2014 Georgia Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet. Pictured from left are Logan Steed, 2013 Miss Georgia Angus, and Baylee Steed, 2013 Georgia Angus princess, both of Carrollton.

GAA membership renewals due

All GAA annual membership dues were due by February 15. If you did not submit your $50

for renewal, please do so immediately to:

Georgia Angus Association2681 Gum Springs Church Rd.

Jefferson, GA 30549


About the Georgia Angus Hall of Fame Inductees

Robert L Blalock

The Georgia Angus Association is proud to induct Robert L. Blalock into the Georgia Angus Hall of Fame. Bob’s character and Angus involvement may best be summed up by the following quote from former American Angus Association Regional Manager John Crouch:

“I met Bob Blalock, General Manager of Millarden Farms, in the late 1960’s while showing cattle at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in Atlanta. Then I really got to know Bob when I became Southeastern Regional Manager for the American Angus Association in the mid 1970’s. Bob was always a leader of men. His enthusiasm for life and in particular for the Angus business was infectious. The 70’s was a recessionary period for agriculture and especially for the beef industry. Bob’s leadership as President of the Georgia Angus Association during this difficult time helped to keep the business strong and viable in the face of much resistance. The Angus industry has been the beneficiary of the positive influence exerted by Bob Blalock. It was an honor for me to count him as my friend”.

Bob earned a B.S. degree in Animal Husbandry at the University of Georgia in 1954 and continued to be a strong supporter of the UGA Animal Science Department and of course the sports program as well. At UGA, Bob served as President of the Saddle & Sirloin Club and was Secretary/Treasurer Class of 1954. He was a member in numerous Student Honorary organizations including Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities, Sphinx, Gridiron, Bluekey, ODK and Aghon. Bob, Bob Jr., and Chip are the only Father/Son/Son member of the UGA CAES Aghon Honor Society and Bob and Chip are the only Father /Son President of the UGA Ag Alumni (1964 and 2006).

Bob once wrote a resume that reads somewhat like the following: 1956-1958: Georgia Farm Representative of Standard Oil Company of Kentucky. 1958-1977: General Manager of Millarden Farms, Woodbury, Ga., overseeing 2,700 acres consisting of 1,000+ registered Angus cattle and a timber business. 1977-1981: State Director for Farmers Home Administration (USDA) supervising all FmHA activities in Georgia including 300 employees and a portfolio of 1-1/2 billion dollars.

Beginning 1981: Realtor Associate with Nichols Land & Investment Company. Bob became President of Georgia Realtors Land Institute in 1986, and Athens Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club Life Member in 1988.

Bob was born and raised on a diversified farm in Rabun County, Ga., raising cattle, hogs and sheep. He was State FFA President from 1948-1949, and 3rd at National FFA Public Speaking Contest in 1949. Bob served in the US Army from 1954-1956

with an Honorable Discharge, Specialist 3. Bob’s involvement with the Georgia Angus Association traces back to the very beginning of the Association as his father C. H. “Herschel” Blalock served as the first president of the Georgia Angus Association in the late 1930’s. Bob’s accomplishments include being one of three incorporators of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association in 1962, Treasurer of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association from 1973-1974, Member Georgia Commission on Judicial Selection in 1972, and member of Georgia Board of Corrections from 1973-1975. A family man, a cattleman, a successful business man, Bob left his mark as a leader in every aspect of life that he encountered.

Millarden Farms, under the direction of Bob Blalock, was a leader in breeding Angus cattle. Resident herd sires included nationally acclaimed sires like Eva’s Bardoliermere who was Grand Champion at Ohio and Michigan State Fairs, The Atlantic Rural and The Eastern National Livestock Show. Also, the 1955 International Grand Champion Bull Ankonian O. B. 13, Eileenmere of Woodbarr whose son Millardenmere 19 sired the 1961 International Livestock Show Res. Grand Champion Steer. Other sires included Eileenmere of Woodbarr, Homeplace Eileenmere 492 and the many times champion A P Marshall 8. Millarden purchased the 1967 Great Southland Angus Futurity Supreme Champion UG Evas Bardoliermere 536 for a record $9,700 to serve as a herd sire at Millarden. Headlining the impressive Angus cow herd at Millarden was the 1957 International Grand Champion Female Alimar Jilt 5th.

Millarden was a pioneer in performance testing and marketing. In the early 1960’s, Millarden developed an On Farm Bull Test gathering and reporting weaning weights, gain on test, weight per day of age and yearling weights. They hosted a Bull Sale on the farm in 1959 selling 68 coming two-year-old bulls. In following years, bulls were sold in consignment sales throughout the southeast and at private treaty on

The Georgia Angus Association Hall of Fame award was established in 2010 to recognize individuals that have made significant contributions to the Angus industry in Georgia and across the country. Meet the two newest inductees:

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the farm. Millarden also hosted several auctions selling large offerings of 200-300 purebred commercial Angus, bred heifers, plus 30 or so coming two-year-old bulls. In October 1968, Millarden sold at auction 500 commercial Angus bred heifers on the farm near Woodbury, Ga. This was thought to be the largest one-day sale to date ever held in the state of Georgia.

Bob Blalock in his tenure at Millarden Farms earned the respect and admiration of fellow cattlemen for his progressive nature in breeding and marketing superior Angus cattle.

Dr. Robert A. (Bob) Long

Robert Long was born and reared on a general livestock farm in Ohio. He received a bachelor of science degree from Ohio State University in 1947 where he was a member of the winning livestock

judging team at the International. He received a

master of science (1948) and doctor of animal nutrition adn

biochemistry (1957) degrees from Oklahoma State University. He held teaching and research appointments at Oklahoma State and the University of Kentucky before becoming chairman of the animal science division at the University of Georgia, a post he held for 11 years.

While at the University of Georgia, Long was in charge of research, teaching and extension in animal sciences, which inlcuded thirty-four full time academic personnel with the Doctorate, approximately 52 technicians, plus secretaries and farm labor. Herds used in his research and teaching number inlcuded 2,000 beef cows, 1,200 dairy cows plus numerous stocker steers and feeder pigs. Two International reserve grand champion steers were developed under his management.

In 1967, he joined Ankony Angus Corporation as vice president for research and development and became executive vice president and chief operating officer. In 1976, Long joined the faculty at Texas Tech University where he was chairman of the animal science department. He is currently professor emeritus, having retired as of January 1992, but remained active as a writer, lecturer and consultant to the beef cattle industry. Long has lectured on the breeding, feeding, management and marketing of beef cattle in beef producing countries throughout the world. He has assisted major meat packers in the

United States, Argentina and Brazil by training cattle buyers. The animal scientist has also served as a consultant for various purebred and commercial breeders as well as feedyard operators, and has judged beef cattle at all major national shows in the United States and Canada and at most state fairs. Most recently, Long was the keynote speaker for the Australian Beef Improvement Association’s national convention in September 1993. Long’s research projects have been concerned with skeletal size and muscularity of feeder cattle as they affect feedlot performance and carcass characteristics, and the use of identical twins resulting from embryo splitting to study the effects of caloric density of diet upon efficiency of production. He is a member of the American Society of Animal Science, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta and Sigma Xi. Among other honors. Long was the 1991 recipient of the Beef Improvement Federation’s Pioneer Award and inducted into the Angus Heritage Foundation.

Hall of Fame Awards, continued from page 4

Sale ReportTifton PT Bull Sale - 38 Lots Grossed $146,900 and Averaged $3,865Focus on EPDs Bull Sale - 34 Bulls Grossed $86,200 and Averaged $2,535Yon Family Farms Bull Sale - 138 Lots Grossed $601,850 and Averaged $4,361Gretsch Bros. Bull & Commercial Female Sale - 41 Lots Grossed $102,850 and Averaged $2,508

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Angus heifers and steers during the 2014 Georgia National Junior Livestock Shows held February 20-22 in Perry. Clint Rusk, Stillwater, Okla., evaluated the heifers; and Brian Galley, Lake Charles, La., evaluated the steers. The GAA sponsored the Registered Angus Steer Show.

Congratulations to all the participants and winners in this year’s show. All registered Angus champions were awarded additional premiums by the GAA if the junior exhibitor was a member of the GJAA by February 1 and if the animal was bred by a member of the GAA.

Meldons Kaylee 377 won reserve grand champion owned female. Chris Hart, Danielsville, Ga., owns the December 2012 daughter of S A V Bismarck 5682.

PVF Missie 3078 won supreme champion overall and grand champion owned female. Lakyn Davis, Doerun, Ga., owns the March 2013 daughter of Dameron First Class.

Turnpike Outlook 2084 won grand champion registered Angus steer. Daniel Williams, Milan, Ga., owns the November 2012 son of Turnpike Outlook 9075.

TSF H Zepher Z31 won reserve grand champion registered Angus steer. Haley Throne, Lexington, Ga., owns the October 2012 son of Duff New Edition 6108.

WGCC MM Petunia 3129 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female. Anna Scott, Hazelhurst, Ga., owns the September 2012 daughter of BC Eagle Eye 110-7.

P&M Heather Z126 won grand champion bred-and-owned female. Logan Steed, Carrollton, Ga., owns the September 2012 daughter of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C.

The Georgia Cattlemen's Association (GCA) is preparing for the 2014 Convention & Beef Expo April 3-5. Register with the GCA by March 15 for Early Bird pricing. For more information, visit www.gabeef.org or call 478/474-6560. Come visit the Georgia Angus Association and the American Angus Association at the booth! Don't forget to attend the Southeastern Angus Showcase Sale set for Friday, April 4 at noon!

Forage Conference – April 3rd, Come to the GCA Convention a day early to hear from an All Star lineup of southeastern forage experts. UGA Extension Forage Specialist Dennis Hancock and the Georgia Grazing Lands Conservation Coalition are putting together an outstanding Forage Conference for Wed., April 2nd. The GCA Convention officially kicks off April 3rd with a marketing seminar, kick-off luncheon with keynote address by Dr. Temple Grandin, BQA certification and Trade Show opening. Angus, Commercial, and Club Calf sales will be held Friday and Saturday along with more educational break-out sessions and the GCA annual meeting.

*Notice* GCA Annual Meeting will be held Friday morning at 10 AM. This is where the rubber meets the road for the association. Each chapter is entitled to one (1) voting delegate for each fifteen (15) members in their chapter as of Nov. 30, 2013 (end of membership year). Each voting delegate may carry up to two (2) proxies. Theses delegates will hear reports from GCA treasurer, committee chairs, elect GCA Region VPs and

officers, and vote on proposed changes to GCA policy and Bylaws. PLEASE make sure your chapter is represented! Immediately following the annual membership meeting, the GCA Board of Directors (each chapter president or representative, Region VPs, and officers) will meet to elect GCA Executive Committee members, approve actions of the Executive Committee and hear any other business.

Back By Popular Demand – The Hot Topics Roundtable has been moved to 8:30 a.m. Friday morning. Panel members & topics include: State Vet – Dr. Robert Cobb: protecting Ga’s cattle herd against invasive diseases; Georgia Agribusiness Council President, Bryan Tolar: Trending Ag policy issues; CSU Distinguished professor, Dr. Temple Grandin: Leading Forward on Animal Welfare; Georgia EMC’s Bill Verner: Surviving EPA’s coming regulatory avalanche. Come ready to listen and engage in a lively Q & A session!

Bring the Whole Family to Convention! - Georgia Junior Cattlemen’s Assoc. is ramping up Junior activities at Convention, be sure to check the website for complete information! Special opportunity for youth! Help spread the word that the GCA Young Cattlemen's Council and Junior Cattlemen's Association are hosting a special youth oriented presentation by Dr. Temple Grandin Friday afternoon April 4th – Being an Animal Care Leader – No Matter Your Age.

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GAA Annual Meeting MinutesThe 2014 GAA Annual Meeting was called to order by President Mike McCravy at 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, January 25 at The Classic Center in Athens, Ga. An invocation was given by Larry Bramblett.

First, the minutes and fi nancials were discussed.

Motion A motion was made by Carolyn Gazda, seconded by Phil Page, and unanimously passed to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the January 26, 2013 GAA Annual Meeting and accept them as presented in the March/April 2013 Cow Chips.

Motion A motion was made by Smitty Lamb, seconded by Doug Williams, and unanimously passed by all approving the fi nancials dated December 31, 2013.

Next, President McCravy called for committee reports.

In Angus Promotion & Membership, Andrew McPeake announced that other committee members included Jan Scott and Clint Smith. There were a total of 284 GAA members in 2013. GAA Directors try to attend as many cattle industry events and Angus sales throughout the state as possible including the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention and Sunbelt Ag Expo. The GAA held the GAA Fall Seminar at ABAC on September 14, 2013 and was attended by approximately 100 members.

The 2013 and 2014 Banquet Committee included Christy Page and Tanya Eidson. The 2013 banquet was held January 26 at The Classic Center and included around 120 people. Page thanked everyone for coming to the 2014 banquet and stated the committee is always looking for speaker and/or guest ideas. This year’s banquet decorations were prepared by the Angus Auxiliary.

The Beef Expo Committee is co-chaired by Phil Page and Mike McCravy. Other committee members include Mike Jones, Tom Harris, Fred Gretsch, Kyle Gillooly, and Greg Bennett. The 2013 sale was held April 5 at the Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention. We had 42 lots that grossed $121,600 and averaged $2,895. Page announced this year, the sale will be on Friday, April 4. The committee is still seeking lots for the sale.

The Hall of Fame Awards Committee members include Mike Jones, Harvey Lemmon and Larry Bramblett. Last year's recipients included Gerald Hooks and Marion Barnett Sr. The new 2014 recipients include Robert Blalock and Bob Long.

Doug Williams reported on the show State 4-H and FFA Show. The committee was co-chaired by Chris Throne. The Board changed the rule about the premiums for the Registered Angus Steer Show to state there must be a minimum of 10 head or the premiums will be cut in half. Additionally, the Board decided to merge the State 4-H and FFA Committee with the Junior Activities Committee for the future.

The Junior Activities Committees is co-chaired by Chris and Julie Throne, and Jimmy and Jan Scott. Jan Scott reported the committee was recently re-organized and new

committee members include Doug and Tammy Williams, Clay Williams, and Trae and Amanda Lovin. The juniors were very active in 2013 attending leadership conferences, the National Junior Angus Show and various other shows and events.

The Resource Committee report was given by Melvin Porter. Randy Daniel, Phil Page and John Jarrell also serve on this committee. The resource committee sells ads in the membership directory. In 2013, 42 ads were sold which brought in more than $21,000. The association made more than $13,000 on this project. It was announced that the 2014 ads will be auctioned off at the banquet later that evening. The highest bidder gets page of choice. All ads sold at the auction will be based on black and white copy, and color can be purchased for additional charges. The 2014 advertising deadline is April 15, 2014.

The 2013 Southern National Angus Show committee includes Larry Bramblett, Andrew McPeake, Smitty Lamb, Harvey Lemmon and Christy Page. Smitty Lamb reported last year' show was held June 7-8, 2013. The show had 38 exhibitors from fi ve states exhibit approximately 75 head of cattle in the junior and open shows. Junior show judge was John McCurry, Burton, Kan., and the open show judge was Harlan Yocham of Sapulpa, Okla. The committee thanked all of the sponsors and volunteers. This year’s show will be held June 6-7 in Perry, Ga. The committee will soon begin working on selecting the judges and getting information ready to be mailed in mid April. Additional committee members this year will include Carolyn Gazda and Holly Alford.

In new business, Christy Page presented the 2014 Proposed Budget.

Motion A motion was made by Phil Page, seconded by Andrew McPeake, and unanimously passed by all approving the 2014 Proposed Budget.

President McCravy encouraged GAA members to get involved with the committees and to sign-up to assist.

In other new business, David Gazda announced the AAA Conference & Annual Meeting was being moved to Kansas City, Mo., this year and is set for November 3-6.

Christy Page then made the announcement of the newly elected directors. An election was recently conducted by mail by the Georgia Angus membership to elect 7 new people to serve on the Georgia Angus Association Board of Directors include. Those people recently elected to serve a two year term include: Fred Gretsch, John Lovin, Smitty Lamb, Mike McCravy, Andrew McPeake, Melvin Porter and Doug Williams. They will join 7 directors who are beginning the second year of their two-year-term and include: Randy Daniel, Carolyn Gazda, Kyle Gillooly, Mike Jones, Harvey Lemmon, Phil Page, and Clint Smith.

The meeting was adjourned.Georgia Angus Association Cow Chips 9

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G A R Bextor 558, the popular $31,000 top selling lot of the 2013 Ogeechee Production Sale to Boyd Beef and Trowbridge Angus, is a full sister to the Select Sires anchor G A R Prophet. 558 offers an impeccable, functional phenotype and excels for multi-trait superiority. Ogeechee and CAM are proud to offer the next chapter of her legacy with an incredible daughter of 454, G A R New Day 1920, a spring ET yearling heifer sired by G A R Ingenuity, and a fall heifer calf sired by A A R Ten X.

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Introducing the most intriguing calving ease prospect to date, G A R Advance. Sired by the incomparable G A R Progress out of G A R 5050 New Design A84, Advance is the #1 Marbling bull of the Angus breed and the only bull to achieve his level of calving ease, post-weaning growth, and end product superiority in the breed today! To go along with his elite calving ease and $Beef predictors, Advance is a moderate, stout made, ruggedly built bull that offers extra eye appeal. Ogeechee and CAM are proud to offer the first genetics by this great young sire through a special choice pregnancy out of Ogeechee Miss Wix 0089 and embryos out of the CAM Ranches donor, G A R Objective 1459.

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Watch for our sale book in the April Angus Journal MAY 3, 2014

12:00pm - At the farm in Wadley, GA

Charles & Andrew McPeakeCharles’s Cell 706-202-1635 or Andrew’s Cell 478-719-7021

[email protected]

Charles & Andrew McPeakeClint, Kim, Will & Samuel Smith

Clint’s Cell [email protected]

Smitty, SuzAnne, Tatum & Beau Brinson Lamb

Smitty’s Cell [email protected]

www.ogeecheeangus.com

Selling 95 Lots


The Georgia CattleWomen are hosting the 2014 Regional II American National CattleWomen meeting in Dahlonega, Ga., April 25-27. Dahlonega is a beautiful destination and is known as "The Heart of the North Georgia Mountains."

The theme of the meeting is "Conquering the Mountain - without feeling like you are climbing." The purpose of the meeting is to help ANCW members fi nd success without anxiety and stress.

This meeting will help women to learn to be productive and make an impact on the beef industry in fun and effi cient ways. This will be great speakers, ANCW business, a social media training workshop, outdoor activities, wine tour, and plenty of time for fellowship with other women.

The event will be held at the Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center.

Registration is due by March 31, 2014 to the Georgia CattleWomen's Association and is $200. Registration includes lodging for two nights, two breakfasts, one

lunch, two dinners, meetings, speakers, wine tasting tour, activities and refreshments.

For more information, contact chairman Melissa Miller at 813-928-2437 or [email protected].

2013 GAA Proposed Budget Income Bank Interest $100.00 Banquet $3,000.00 Beef Expo $2,000.00 Directory $22,000.00 Fall Seminar/Activity $1,500.00 Membership Dues $12,000.00 Newsletter Ads $1,750.00 Southern National Angus Show $10,000.00 Total Income $52,350.00 Expenses Auxiliary $500.00 Awards $400.00 Banquet Expenses $4,500.00 Beef Breed's Council $300.00 Check Printing $50.00 Computer Rental $720.00 Fall Seminar $500.00 GA State 4-H/FFA Catalog Ad $300.00 Georgia Cattleman's Magazine $2,400.00 Georgia Jr Beef Futurity $250.00 Membership Directory $8,000.00 Office Supplies $250.00 Payroll Expenses $9,000.00 Postage and Delivery $2,000.00 Printing and Reproduction $3,500.00 Professional Fees $250.00 Queen & Princess $75.00 Social Security Taxes $1,400.00 Southern National $11,000.00 Sponsorships $700.00 State 4-H/FFA Show $2,500.00 State Corporation Fees $50.00 Telephone $360.00 Travel $1,000.00 Website $650.00 Total Expenses $50,705.00

Net Income $1,645.00

Artifi cial Insemination SchoolMay 16 - 18, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Classroom Work: Calhoun, Georgia, Stockyards Indoor Sale Arena

Cow Practice: Calhoun Stockyards holding pens

The ABS Global AI Management School offers students the opportunity to learn AI techniques and herd management under skilled supervision. The curriculum includes Anatomy and Reproduction; Reproduction and Fertility; Heat Detection; Nutrition; Principles of Genetics and Sire Selection; Herd Management Success; Proper Semen Placement; and Insemination Practice. Also, Synchronization of Beef Cattle and Planned Breeding of Dairy Heifers will be introduced. This is a comprehensive course consisting of 24 hours of instruction: 14 hours in the classroom and 10 hours in lab working with cattle. REGISTRATION FEE: $350 for ALL participants. This covers the cost of supplies and practice cows used at the school. This program is limited to 15 students in order to insure as much one-to-one help during practice as possible. Therefore, registrations will be accepted on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. A spot in the class is ONLY reserved once fees are paid in full with the application. For more information, contact Allen Southard 678/617-2945 or Chris Franklin 706/263-2008 or [email protected] Special note: Due to current cattle prices and limited availability of cows, we must have all forms and fees by April 30, 2014.

Georgia to host ANCW Region meeting and events


GAA sponsors Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge

The GAA was pleased to sponsor the The Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge March 8 in Tifton, Ga., at the Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College.

The Beef Industry Scholarship Challenge is an annual contest where more than $10,000 in scholarships are given away to Georgia Cattlemen's Association juniors and juniors from surrounding states. The goal of the event is to help prepare students for college in addition to testing them on their knowledge of the beef industry. Students participated in various stations including Credit and Finance, Beef Industry Issues, Job Interview, Keep/Cull and Seedstock Merchandising, Handling and Health, Reproduction, Marketing, Nutrition and Beef Management.

Several GJAA members participated in this year's event and were named winners of the contest! Congratulations to all of those that participated.

The GAA will be hosting the 2014 Southern National Angus Show set for June 6-8 in Perry at the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Angus enthusiasts are invited to take part in this year’s event - “The Biggest Little Show in the South.”

The Southern National Junior Angus Show will be kicked-off on Friday, June 6 at 9:00 a.m. Juniors 9-21 years-old can compete in showmanship, bred-and-owned heifer, bred-and-owned bull, owned heifer, cow/calf pair and steer classes. In addition, Georgia’s two delegates to the 2014 National Junior Showmanship competition will be selected.

On Friday, the Georgia Angus Auxiliary will hold a reception and meeting in conjunction with the show.

On Saturday, June 7, open entries will compete in the Southern National Angus Open Show beginning at 9:00 a.m. Exhibitors will exhibit entries in the female show, bull show, cow/calf classes and group classes. In addition, a supreme champion will be named.

A silent auction will be held during the 2-day event to help raise funds that will offset show expenses.

The GJAA will also be holding some of their own activities and meetings. Watch for more information on this in the next newsletter.

The Southern National Angus Show Committee, led by Holly Alford, Larry Bramblett, Carolyn Gazda, Smitty Lamb, Harvey Lemmon, Andrew McPeake and Christy Page are expecting more than 100 head of Angus cattle from across the southeast to exhibit at this year’s event. Show and sponsor information will be available in mid-April. Visit www.georgiaangus.org for more information.

GAA sponsored show set for June


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The makeup of the nation’s cow herd continues to move toward high-percentage or straightbred British genetics — that’s according to a new producer survey, out this month in the pages of BEEF Magazine.

The survey, which includes 839 responses, showed the percentage of producers classifying their herds as high-percentage or straightbred British increased from 47.4% in 2010 to 51.3 percent in 2014. And Angus continues to enjoy a sizeable market share among America’s ranchers.

Nearly 67% of respondents reported the last bull they purchased was Angus, and nearly 87% said they do not plan to shift the genetic makeup of their cow herd in the next fi ve years.

Of those who do plan to change genetics, 51% say they plan to increase the percentage of British genetics.

“One of the take-home conclusions of this survey is that the commitment of its respondents to the genetic makeup of their cow herd is rising, with a smaller percentage willing to change than in 2010,” says Bryce Schumann, chief executive offi cer for the American Angus Association®. “This points to the increasing strength of a quality-driven market and the marketing

advantage that Angus genetics provide in a value-based marketplace. In other words, producers are saying, if they’re going to make a change, then the majority of them are going to add more Angus.”

Much of the shift toward straightbred genetics is being driven by market premiums for cattle that earn the Certifi ed Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand trademark. Results from a recently concluded biennial survey of CAB-licensed packers in January shows CAB grid premiums rose to $47 million in 2013 — more than double the $22.9 million paid in 2010.

Kansas State University research also shows demand for Certifi ed Angus Beef brand product is up by nearly 80% since 2005 — and CAB has continued to set sales records for each of the last seven years, selling 865 million pounds of product last year alone.

Don Schiefelbein, whose family operates Schiefelbein Farms at Kimball, Minn., agrees the past few years have seen a dramatic change in the realm of genetic possibilities. The farm buys calves from bull customers and fi nishes 20,000 head per year to sell on a grid.

“Making cattle that do 85% or 90%, even 100% CAB was unheard of just fi ve or six years ago,” he says. When they do, as a fair number of loads did last year, the breakeven equations go out the window.

“Say you have two steers and one makes CAB and one doesn’t,” Schiefelbein says. “It costs nothing more for the one that earned the premium — it’s all extra dividend, added value built in. That’s why breakevens mean nothing when you try to factor in 80% CAB.”

The BEEF Magazine survey also noted strong advances in the use of DNA technology, something producers are using to pinpoint economically important traits and improve the quality and consistency of their cow herds.

According to the survey, the percentage of producers using genomic data to select bulls jumped from about 30% in 2010 to nearly 39% in 2014.

Visit beefmagazine.com to read complete survey results.

Dear Georgia Angus Association,

Thank for you for the surprise package I received in the mail yesterday. Please express my appreciation for my induction into the GAA Hall of Fame. I have fond memories of my time in Georgia and wish the Georgia Angus breeders a bright future.

Sincerely,

Bob LongJacksonville, FL

A Note of Thanks

Straightbred Makes a MoveA comprehensive BEEF Magazine survey shows more commercial producers are enjoying the

value-added benefi ts of straightbred genetics.

The American Angus Association® strives to provide students with opportunities to benefi t themselves and the future of the cattle business. Through scholarship programs hosted by the Angus Foundation and the American Angus Auxiliary, Angus youth passionate about the beef industry are provided fi nancial support to further their education.

The Angus Foundation offers general scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in higher education. Eligible Angus youth meeting the qualifi cations for the Angus Foundation’s 2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Programs will be considered by the Angus Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee. As in past years, other specifi c and special criteria scholarships administered by the Angus Foundation will also be available. Scholarship recipients will be recognized during the 2014 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Indianapolis, Ind. Last year the organization awarded more than $225,000 in scholarships. Applications must be postmarked by May 1 and are available at www.angusfoundation.org.

The American Angus Auxiliary awards scholarships to the top fi ve male and top fi ve female applicants selected from fi nalists chosen in the applicant’s home state. Each state auxiliary is eligible to submit one male and one female application to the national contest. In addition, the fi ve fi nalists for the Miss American Angus contest are selected from the top national female applicants. The applications are now at www.angusauxiliary.com/scholarships/index.html and are due May 1.

Scholarships Available to Angus Youth



The Junior Corner - News from the Georgia Junior Angus AssociationHey y’all!

Spring is here and school is almost over with. I wanted let all of the juniors know that we have big events coming up this summer. Southern National Junior Angus Show and the National Junior Angus Show.

Southern Nationals are June 6-7, 2014. We will be having our annual junior meeting on June 5th after check-in. We will have are annual offi cer election, and discus a few junior events coming up. If you are interested in being a GJAA offi cer or director you must be a paid member. We will also have fun activates for all of the juniors to participate in after the meeting.

The National Junior Angus Show in Indianapolis, Ind., July 6-12 2014 and 'Angus In the Heartland' is the theme this year. If you are planning on attending and would like to compete in an event other than showing a calf, such as CAB Cook-off, Team Sales, Fitting, please contact Julie Throne, [email protected], (706) 302-2546. There are deadlines for manuscripts, resumes, photos, etc., so keep this in mind when planning your contests. If you are doing any of the contest please make sure you mail your application by the postmark date. • Public Speaking- May 25, 2014. The 2014 senior

speech topic is: How has technology and testing evolved for genetic conditions and explain how this has helped to uphold the Angus breed’s merit?

• Photo Contest- May 15, 2014. • Writing Contest- May 15, 2014. Junior Topic: You

are a newborn calf. Describe your fi rst week in the new world. Intermediate Topic: If you could be any show equipment/supply what would you be and why? Senior Topic: Choose a career path within the American Angus Association or any of its affi liates (Certifi ed Angus Beef LLC, Angus Productions, Inc., Angus Foundation, Angus Genetics Incorporated) and describe why you would choose that position?

• Video Contest- May 15, 2014. Topic: Produce a Commercial that promotes the NJAA Green Coats Coast to Coast Program I wanted to let all the juniors know that we have two

new awards. The fi rst award is the GJAA Herdsman Award. This award is based on how you do in the showring with your steer or heifer. You can fi nd the application, rules, and point sheets on the Georgia Angus Association website under the junior section. The second one is the Outstanding Junior Award. This award will go to a junior who involved not only is the association, in other organization, and in your community. You can also fi nd the application, rules, and essay question on the GAA website under the junior section.

Last, if you have not yet paid your dues please send $10 to Haley Throne, 111 Duck Pond Rd., Lexington,

GA 30648, along with your infor-mation. 'If you have any questions do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,

Shelby EidsonGJAA President

Haley Throne, Lexington, Ga., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Upperman, junior activities director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

The 18-year-old daughter of Chris and Julie Throne attends Oglethorpe County High School and is a member of the NJAA, and the Georgia Junior Angus Association, where she currently serves as secretary and has also served as treasurer and royalty.

She has participated in local, state and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Throne participated in the quiz bowl, livestock judging, career development, photography, team fi tting, team sales, graphic design and public speaking contests and the All-American Certifi ed Angus Beef® Cook-Off.

She has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and consigned cattle to the Irvington Farms Sale.

The Bronze and Silver awards are the fi rst two levels NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

Other GJAA members can apply for the Bronze and Silver awards by completing the application that can be found at www.angus.org/NJAA.

Haley Throne Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

March 201424 MM Cattle Co. Online Angus Heifer Sale - Bowdon, GA 29 Smith Angus Farm - Wadley, GA April 20142-5 Georgia Cattlemen's Convention & Beef Expo - Perry, GA4 GAA Southeastern Angus Showcase Sale - Perry18 Friendship Farms - Midville, GA19 Bricton Farms Female Sale - Social Circle, GA 22 Tifton HERD Sale - Irwinville, GA 26 Bridges Angus Farm - Rayle, GA 27 Rocking W Angus/Hillside Angus Farm - Commerce, GA May 20143 Ogeechee Farms/CAM Ranches - Wadley, GA

Vaughn Farms, L.P.Producing Quality Angus Cattle,Quarter Horses and Pine Timber

James A. Vaughn242 Vaughn RoadForsyth, GA 31029478/994-3830

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CHRIS PHILLIPSRANCH MANAGER

324 SAWMILL ROADHAMPTON, GA 30228

(770) [email protected]

Clements’ Livestock Services Inc.Embryo Transfer(In House or On Farm)

Pregnancy Detection Mobile Lab Fetal Sexing (Via Ultrasound) (Via Ultrasound) (200,000 + Head Checked) 19 years experience

Greg Clements Offi ce: (770) 725-0348 1800 Hog Mountain Road Cell: (706) 202-7208 Statham , Ga. 30666 Home: (770 )725-2611

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