American Dexter Cattle Association The Dexter Bulletin

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1 American Dexter Cattle Association The Dexter Bulletin Officers Jim Woehl President Mule Deer Rd. Hot Springs, SD (605) Roberta Wieringa Vice President 5260 Whitneyville Rd. Middleville, MI (269) Pam Malcuit Immediate Past President Dixie Lane Iola, TX (936) Carol Ann Traynor Secretary Rd. Fruita, CO (970) James Smith Treasurer Castlegate Lane Bois D Arc, MO (417) jwsdexter@gmail.com Staff Jill Delaney Registrar 1325 W. Sunshine #519 Springfield, MO (952) ADCAregistrar@gmail.com Ray Delaney Webmaster 1325 W. Sunshine #519 Springfield, MO info@raydelaney.net Anne Feltus Editor 5815 Tammy Dr. Manvel, TX (281) afeltus@annefeltus.com Robert Seddon WorkYoke Administrator 775 Spring Rd. Mineral, VA (540) robert5721@mac.com Fall 2014 Hard at work Message from the President Greetings to all!! It has been a milk prices will continue to you have to consider the value very busy late summer and climb. Once again, Dexter of registered animals, the fall for many in the ADCA. cattle are in a prime position quality of the animal, genetic Dexter presence at state, reto fill this need for the small testing costs, the desirability gional and county fairs has (or large) producer. of Dexters, the value of halter increased this year in the This increased desirability training, show winnings, etc. number of events, number of of our breed brings up the Now you can set a reasonable exhibitors and number of cat- question: What do I ask for price for a breeding stock anitle shown. Especially exciting my animals? We all know mal in your area. to me is the addition of If you are sellvirtually every regional director ing meat, check steer shows and udder classes at multiple reported a huge demand for steers. your local grocery venues. stores for prices. Our Dexters are a dualthat beef prices are at an all- You can also check with the purpose animal. This fact sets time high. There is no reason local locker plant to see what us apart from most other to sell your animals at below- beef by the hanging half is breeds and provides us our market value. Prices do vary selling for. Now add the value niche. The broad exposure of some from region to region, of the right-sized portions of shows emphasizing the dual- but most livestock auctions Dexters, the overall quality of purpose nature of our breed have websites that list what the meat, the natural (or orcannot be overstated. animals are bringing. Some ganic) raising of most of our The calls for cattle in all auctions also place ads in var- animals and grass finished (if areas of the country continue ious ag-related newspapers applicable). to rise, and I firmly believe and list prices. This gives you Our older animals have (Continued on p. 5) this is attributable to our a ballpark place to begin; then grassroots exposure to our potential buyers. Further, on the economic front, meat and milk prices continue to climb, and this places Dexter cattle in the perfect position for continued desirability. At our September Board of Directors conference call, virtually every regional director reported a huge demand for steers. This is great news! We all know that not all animals (especially bulls) are destined to be breeding stock. The increased demand for Dexter steers is exactly what is needed to move our breed forward. People are now asking for Dexter beef by name!! As the demand for the end product (premium beef) incherrie Wood s photo, Going Home, won first place in the creases, the need for quality herd shots category of the Annual General Meeting Photo breeding stock increases as Contest. well. The news reports that

2 PAGE 2 DEXTER HALTERS Royal blue, red, black & forest green Purple* Pink* Neon Orange* Xtra Small may fit up to months Cost: $22 each + postage Small may fit 6-24 months Cost: $22 each + postage Medium most cows 2 year+ calves Cost: $22 each + postage Large mature cows, some bulls Cost: $22 each + postage Extra Large older bulls (as available) Cost: $26 each + postage USPS priority post with tracking service. Payment by check or money order to Thomas' Dexters, P.O. Box 135, Antelope, OR THE NOCKS CJS FARM Parachute and Collbran, CO cjsfarm@gmail.com Chris, Judy, Stephanie and Scott NEW AND USED DEXTERS FOR SALE! Any color, any size! thomas97001@yahoo.com (541) Prices subject to change w/ material &/or USPS increases. THOMAS DEXTERS P.O. Box 135, Antelope, OR years of breeding ADCA horned Dexters Good dispositions proportionately built Dual-purpose meat & milk production Parentage, chondro & color testing Three Calf Farm Shippensburg, PA Red or black Dexters year round Contact us for current listings of registered Dexter cows/pairs, heifers, bulls & steers. Current sale photos posted at Dxter semen & halters also available. Purebred polled dexter calves for sale. us at patrick3calf@yahoo.com or check out our website at threecalffarm.com to see what we have for sale. Phone: thomas97001@yahoo.com Website:

3 Regional Directors PAGE 3 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 (417) bapetteway@yahoo.com Sandy Thomas P.O. Box 135, Antelope, OR (541) thomas97001@yahoo.com Becky Eterno 118 Pfeiffer Rd., Boerne, TX (830) jeterno@gvtc.com Vicki Jones 2967 Harris Ranch Road, Lusk, WY (307) MoostersMeadows@aol.com Norman Hoover 221 Rd 23, Peru, KS, (620) maryhoover74@yahoo.com David Jones 6730 Delbello Rd., Manvel, TX (281) djones2for2@yahoo.com Steve Albritton 166 Warren Cemetery Rd., Sandy Hook, MS (601) mghrxsa@hotmail.com Chad E. Williams 517 Hartwood Road, Fredericksburg, VA (571) chad0409@gmail.com Patrick Mitchell 7164 Barry St., Hudsonville, MI (616) Shamrockacres@Hotmail.com Jessica Gibbons P.O. Box 709, Phillipsport, NY (845) jessica@myminifarm.com Rick Seydel (Interim Director) 1011 Chestnut Rd., Coon Rapids, IA (712) rmseydel@iowatelecom.net

4 PAGE 4 Committees ADCA Code of Ethics ADCA GOALS TASK FORCE Assigned as needed AGM/SHOW & SALE Robert Wieringa (Co-Chair), Pam Malcuit (Co-Chair), Warren Coad, Gene Pittman, Debra Hawkins and Dick Clark CLASSIFICATION Chad Williams (Co-Chair) and Jessica Gibbons (Co-Chair) CODE OF CONDUCT/ETHICS Jim Woehl (Chair), Carol Ann Traynor, Judy Nocks, Pam Malcuit, Chad Williams and Vicki Jones EDUCATION COMMITTEE Vicki Jones (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 David Jones (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 David Jones (Co-Chair), Don Giles (Co-Chair), Elissa Emmons-Sawyer, Debra Hawkins and Steve Allbritton 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 associated 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.

5 trained, registered, bred heifer, fully genetically tested in the $1,200 range, please tell them that animal does not exist in Your Board of Directors has been hard at work with the projects started at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The educational and youth committees continue to move forward in their development. We continue with monthly conference calls that keep the business of the ADCA moving forward. During the conference calls we have PAGE 5 heard the progress being made on the 2015 AGM in Harrisonburg, Va., by the folks in Region 9. Educational presenters have been secured, and lodging accommodations will soon be available and posted on the website. Pictures of the venue that I have seen look very good. It is not too early to start making plans to come and join the fun and camaraderie. As always, Celebrate the diversity of Dexter cattle. Jim Woehl Regional Directors Messages REGION 1 There have been some exciting and active events in Region 1 recently. The member meeting held at Craig and Cathy Hayes' Double H Farm in Rogers, Ark., was a BIG hit. Thanks, of course, to the Hayeses for hosting and providing the most delicious BBQ pork! Everyone was given a chance to milk a Dexter, thanks to Lauren and Macy Hutchison. Not only did they provide their own "props" (thanks to Ted Anderson for hauling), but they also provided great information during the questionand-answer session. It was wonderful to meet many new owners in the Natural State. Arkansas membership continues to grow. They are enthusiastic and are proving to be a valuable addition to the ADCA! There was a great display of Dexters at the FarmFest at the Ozark Empire Fairground. The ADCA supplemented the Missouri Dexter Breeders Association (MDBA), which provide ties at no cost to MDBA members. This is an excellent opportunity to promote the Dexter breed; thanks to the MDBA for consistently exposing FarmFest attendees to breeders and owners of Dexter cattle. Then there is the ever-popular, MDBA Show & Sale. Hasn't happened as of this writing, but sounds like it will be well-attended. An issue I would like to address to the ADCA membership is registration and/or transfers of Dexters you sell. I know it is not a requirement to provide the buyers with either of these documents., but I get so many calls from new owners who are at a loss for documenting their new purchase. I think it I get so many calls from new owners who are at a loss for documenting their new purchase. (Continued from p. 1) value as well. The bull that has outlived his usefulness or is sterile or the cow that can no longer bear calves is worth substantial money today. In the upper Midwest, weigh-up bulls are bringing $1.20-$1.40 per pound, and weigh-up cows bring $ per pound. If you do the math, your 1,000-pound bull is worth at about $1,200, and your 750- pound cow is worth $900 as just beef on the hoof. So when you get the call, as I did last night, looking for a halterwould be good public relations for our organization, not to mention your individual farms, to assist your buyer with this paperwork. Now, I know many sellers like to keep the purchase price down by not paying for registration and/ or transfers, but you can facilitate the process and let the buyer provide the check! I certainly don't mind helping callers, nor does Registrar Jill Delaney if she has the time, but the purchase of these cows is sometimes the entry level of cattle ownership for these buyers, and it can be a bit overwhelming and intimidating. Who knows, hopefully you're helping a repeat customer! I would like to encourage sellers to tell any new owner to contact me. I am always eager to locate new Region 1 members, and then hopefully I can answer any questions they have about the ADCA. Thanks to all of you for your help! Becky Petteway REGION 3 Confusion out there... I m happy to say that I ve had a few more contacts than usual this last quarter, mostly s, but the odd phone call, too. One thing everybody has in common is a bit of confusion, whether about pricing, testing procedures, parentage verification and/or the notion of obligate. Pricing usually involves trying to get an idea of what s reasonable, so that Dexters won t be devalued by being sold too cheaply. I give my best guess, adding comments about certain things which raise the animals value to a lot of We ve thrown a lot of testing options at our members in a relatively short time. buyers like red, polled and A2A2. Testing is occasionally how but usually how much is needed or required. Everybody seems to understand about CD (chondrodysplasia) testing, but PHA (pulmonary hypoplasia with anasarca) and color testing aren t so well-known. The bull genotyping requirement for sires has gotten through, but female genotyping doesn t seem to be a priority. Of course, for parentage verification purposes, female genotyping has to be a priority to clear up information on a calf whose origins are in doubt. People are not too clear on what requirements they need to declare animals obligate for one thing or another. If both sire and dam are clear for PHA and CD, for example, one might think that was enough to declare resulting calves obligate. However, unlike genotype results, genetic test results are not sent automatically to ADCA; the owner has to provide them so that the information can be added to pedigree information. After that, the mating of obligate animals means no more testing a real financial windfall for breeders! Of course, as always, breeders are spared testing expenses for meat animals and other non-breeding stock. We ve thrown a lot of testing options at our members in a relatively short time. Remember only about 10 years ago, when we had only CD tests and only from the University of Saskatchewan and for a while not even from them? All these tests might seem to complicate matters, but they can only enhance the value of our cattle, since more genetic information is always better than less. As obligate-status animals

6 PAGE 6 and genotyped females become the norm, our testing expenses will decrease while pedigrees become even more informative. And in other news: Recently I was in the neighborhood of Harrisonburg, Va., site of our 2015 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and stopped to look around the facility, which is set amid farm fields in green, green Virginia countryside. Fencing and barns look well-kept, and parking and tie-out areas ample for our needs. It will be good to meet more Eastern ADCA members next summer! Becky Eterno REGION 4 Greetings from Region 4! It s been a busy summer show season was a whirlwind this year. We were thrilled with our turnout at the Wyoming State Fair and can t wait to make it an even bigger and better show next year. The Utah State Fair continues to be the premier show in the West. We were amazed and privileged to have 76 Dexters in the show barn this year and three classes for Youth Showmanship Education Committee Mission Statement The mission of the Education Committee shall be to maintain and enhance the needs of the ADCA members and potential members by providing quality educational materials and opportunities to improve overall knowledge of our breed and our association. Further, the Education Committee shall consist of at least five members, with no more than three of those members serving on the Board of Directors. The committee shall be capped at seven members but can expand to include additional membership if subcommittees are appointed by the committee and approved by the vice president. Fundamentals to be addressed are factual documents, defining processes, providing information from outside sources, standardization of educational materials from an identification standpoint and collecting credible speakers, judges and training materials for our members to use to educate the public. (congrats to Calli Klein, junior showmanship winner, and to Kalayna Cluff, senior showmanship winner). The Pee Wee class had a large group of youth just getting started in showing it was great fun for all. We all love seeing your pictures, too! Don t be shy. The juniors and seniors did a very nice job this year and impressed us greatly. The Youth Program, sponsored in conjunction with the fair, continues to grow, and we were thankful for some ADCA funding this year so that we could award belt buckles to our showmanship winners! Now that we will all be slowing down a bit for the winter, the new Education Committee will be getting under way with some training materials some written and some video(ed). Our mission statement can be found on this page of the Bulletin. As always, Region 4 members (adjacent regions are welcome as well) should feel free to use the Region 4 facebook page for your buying, selling and wanted advertisements. We all love seeing your pictures, too! Don t be shy. Vicki Jones REGION 6 We had a great group of Dexters and their owners at the Tulsa State Fair. There were 40 Dexters. Thanks to Debra Hawkins and everyone who made this possible. Another lucky youth was given a Dexter by the Oklahoma Dexter Association (ODCA). Thank you, Joe Reynolds, for donating the heifer to the ODCA. We had a calve born with hooves that knuckled under. Our vet put splints on him. They were on for 10 days. He now runs and plays like the rest of our calves. Remember to get your Dexters registered with the ADCA. When you sell your Dexters, please take the time to help the new owners with paperwork and explain to them how the testing is done. It will make it so much easier for them. Norman Hoover REGION 12 Greetings, Region 12. As you recall from my last message, I started off by saying, rain, rain, go away. I can honestly say it has never left. In my area of the state, this has been one of the wettest summers on record, and also going into the fall, it continues. This will be my last message as your regional director. I have been so fortunate to have been able to meet so many of you and want you to know that my farm is always open to any of you for a visit, or if you are passing through this area, just to stop for a rest. With winter fast approaching, please remember to provide your Dexters with the important winter needs they may have. Try to have hay, salt blocks, mineral, protein tubs, etc., available to them at all times. This will help them maintain good condition throughout this long winter so they are in top shape heading into spring. Most are carrying calves and need a little extra boost to keep that calf healthy. Probably the one request that I would like to express to all of you is that if you change or have changed your address, please notify the ADCA registrar or webmaster so that it remains current. There have been a few times that I have needed to send a blanket with important information to everyone in our region who has computer access. I always have a lot of s bounce back because the address is invalid. is by far is the cheapest and quickest way to get information out to you. It gets quite costly and time consuming trying to send everyone in our region a letter in the mail. Also, if you go to the ADCA membership list, you can check on your information to see if it s up to date. If people who are trying to purchase cattle use My farm is always open to any of you for a visit. the ADCA website, they use the information printed after your name for contact purposes. I quite often send new prospective buyers to this site to locate cattle close to them. OK, I ll get off my very small soapbox and just say, Please check everything and keep it updated. As I finish this message, I again want to say thank-you to everyone. Even though I won t be your director, if you have any questions regarding your cattle, registering them and so forth, please feel free to give me a call or drop me an . Until we cross paths again, take care. Rick Seydel

7 PAGE 7 Vet s Corner by Jeff Collins, DVM Vaccine Handling Vaccines have proven very effective in protecting cattle against common pathogens that threaten their health and reproduction. However, if used improperly, their efficacy can be greatly diminished, possibly putting your herd at risk for disease. In this article I am going to offer some vaccine considerations as we look at how we store, handle, administer and clean up vaccines. Storage All vaccines require refrigeration at temperatures ranging between 2 and 7 C ( F). However, many refrigerators used to store vaccines are the old ones that are kicked out of the house. Having a thermometer next to your vaccine is a good way to monitor Before giving any vaccine, it is crucial to know the route of administration. how your fridge is doing. Frozen or warm vaccine can become inactivated or altered by the change of temperature. It is also important not to store vaccine in the door of the fridge, as it is the warmest place and also the most variable with each opening of the door. Another important aspect of storing vaccines is to be aware of the expiration dates and dispose of any outdated vaccine. Handling Proper handling of vaccines also plays an important role in their efficacy. Modified-live vaccines require mixing of a sterile diluent with the dried- cake portion of the vaccine. Transfer needles make this process easy, as the cake portion is under vacuum and draws the fluid through the needle. Once they are mixed, the vaccine is activated and must be used within six hours to be effective. Carrying over vaccine longer than six hours can actually be detrimental to an animal and add undue stress to its immune system (usually due to needle contamination and inoculation of the vaccine with bacteria). Modified-live vaccines can also be inactivated by disinfectant; this is important to remember when cleaning syringes and also when handling needles (don t use disinfectant to clean needles between animals). One key note to remember when handling vaccine is to use a clean needle every time you load a syringe with vaccine, keeping the bottle as sterile as possible. Also, when vaccinating cattle, the vaccine should be kept cool in the summer (cold packs/cooler) and kept from freezing in the winter (hot water bottles). Sunlight can also reduce the lifespan of the vaccine, so be sure to keep it out of direct sunlight. Administration Before giving any vaccine, it is crucial to know the route of administration. Cattle vaccines can be given orally, intranasally, intramuscular or subcutaneously. The label must be consulted to confirm the proper route and dosage. Most intranasal vaccines provide disposable nasal tips to put on the syringe for administration, and these should be changed between each animal. The most common needles used for injectable vaccines in cattle are 16- gauge 1 for intramuscular injections and 16-gauge 5/8 for subcutaneous injections. All injections should be given in the muscular portion of the neck, often called the triangle due to the shape of the neck between the shoulders and the head. Care should be given to avoid the jugular vein on the lower neck. Intramuscular injections should go straight in at 90 degrees, while subcutaneous injections should be given at a 45- degree angle in order to avoid the muscle. When vaccinating large groups of cattle, the needles should be changed Be aware of the expiration dates and dispose of any outdated vaccine. every 10 animals (maximum) or at the first sign of a bent or contaminated needle. Never straighten a needle to reuse, as a needle that breaks in an animal can pose a serious threat to it. It also is important to be aware of the cleanliness of the site of administration, especially with injectable vaccines. Injecting through dirty or wet hide increases the risk of spreading disease or causing an injection site lesion. Cleanup The use of disposable equipment is preferred; however, when using reusable needles and syringes care should be given to proper cleaning. As mentioned earlier, modified-live vaccines are inactivated by disinfectants, so they should be either avoided or thoroughly rinsed following their use. Any remnant of disinfectant can neutralize the vaccine the next time you need to vaccinate. Heat sterilization via boiling water is an effective way to sterilize equipment, followed by air drying. Needles should be disposed of in a specified sharps container. Most vaccine labels recommend burning the remaining bottles, but rinsing with disinfectant and placing them in the trash is also acceptable. Hopefully, these simple steps will prove successful in maintaining a healthy, immunized Dexter herd! If you have any questions or topics you d like to see addressed in a future Vets Corner Article, please me at cowvet03@ yahoo.com. BULLETIN AD PRICING Ad Size Tattoo Letters and Their Years 1991 A 1992 B 1993 C 1994 D 1995 E 1996 F 1997 G 1998 H 1 issue B&W 1 issue Color 1999 J 2000 K 2001 L 2002 M 2003 N 2004 P 2005 R 2006 S 2007 T 4 issues B&W 4 issues Color 1/16 p. $7 $25-1/8 p. $25 $30 $50 $100 1/4 p. $30 $60 $100 $200 1/2 p. $60 $120 $200 $400 Full p. $120 $240 $400 $ U 2009 W 2010 X 2011 Y 2012 Z 2013 A 2014 B 2015 C

8 PAGE 8 Important Update on Reporting Test Results by David Jones, Region 7 Director The Board of Directors voted at the 2014 Annual General Meeting to standardize the manner in which test results are reported on the Certificates of Registration and the online pedigree. It is anticipated that this will be implemented on Jan.1, We feel strongly that this provides useful information for making breeding decisions, which in the long run benefits the entire Dexter breed. The changes will be made to the posting of test results for pulmonary hypoplasia with anasarca (PHA) and chondrodysplasia (chondro). Currently these two test results show only as carrier or non-carrier. The tier system for genotype ranges from G1 to G5 with tier 1 being the lowest level of testing for that trait and tier 5 being the highest level of testing for that trait. The system that is utilized for genotype is a five-tier system as follows: G1 no genotype on file, G2 genotype on file, G3 sire qualifies, G4 dam qualifies and G5 sire and dam How about Those Cattle Market Reports? by Vicki Jones, Region 4 Director Because most Dexter cattle are sold private treaty (price and terms are generally known only by the buyer and the seller), we tend not to pay much attention to the cattle market reports or cattle auction results. The price of beef is continuing to climb, and as breeders of very tasty Dexters, we ought not to sell our cattle or ourselves short when we compare our pricing to the markets. Those reports can be confusing to understand. The most basic thing to know is this: Prices are reported at cost per hundredweight (cwt). If you see a report that looks something like the one below (taken from the Oct. 10, 2014, Torrington, Wyo., sales report), then you can interpret it as follows: One group of nine head of cattle were sold at an average of 763 pounds at an average price of $240 per hundredweight or $2.40 per pound (240/100). Each of the animals would have a sales price of $ (763 pounds x ($240/100) per head. The second group would be calculated at $ per head (910 pounds x $216/100). Beyond the basics, you will also be We ought not to sell our cattle or ourselves short when we compare our pricing to the markets. faced with a whole new glossary of terms slaughter vs. feeder (this definition, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, or USDA, is based solely on the intended use of the cattle), which are then broken down into classes. Those classes are broken into grades (based on quality) by the USDA: prime, choice, select and standard for younger cattle and commercial or breaker, utility, cutter and canner for mature cattle. Pricing is done based on the class and grade as well as a few non-usda qualities such as color (really!) and horns or lack of horns. If you d like to learn more, the USDA has published a 14-page, deeply descriptive document entitled United States Standards for Grades of Slaughter Cattle (available online at usda.gov/amsv1.0/getfile?ddocname =STELDEV ). It s also possible to learn a lot just by going down to your local auction house and hanging around with some experienced auction sellers (and much less painful than reading the USDA document!). Head Wt. Range Ave. Wt. Price Range Avg. Price qualify. The system that will be implemented for PHA and chondro will follow the same tier system with level 1 being the lowest level of testing for that trait through level 5, which will be the highest level of testing for that trait. Note: in the following descriptions, an obligate non-carrier is an animal that is the offspring of two parents that are either tested as non-carriers for that particular gene or that both hold the obligate status for that gene. If both parents are non-carriers, they cannot pass the gene to their offspring. Therefore, the resulting offspring is an obligate non-carrier. The results for PHA will be reported as follows: P1 not tested for PHA, P2 tested carrier for PHA, P3 non-carrier for PHA obligate by pedigree, P4 noncarrier for PHA obligate by parent verification and P5 non-carrier for PHA by testing. The results for chondro will be reported as follows: C1 not tested for chondro, C2 tested carrier for chondro, C3 non-carrier for chondro obligate by pedigree, C4 non-carrier for chondro obligate by parent verification and C5 non-carrier for chondro by testing. There will be a legend explaining the tier-level description for each of these three test results on the back of the Certificate of Registration beginning with all new transactions effective Jan. 1, Note: All results reported prior to Jan.1, 2015, will remain in the current format. They will be updated to the new format only if you forward (via or mail) proper documentation (test results from the lab) and make this request. The computer program will not make these changes automatically. Even if you have previously submitted test results to the registrar, they will not be updated without a new request and documentation. If you have any questions or would like additional explanation on these changes, please contact your regional director (or any regional director, the president or the vice president of the ADCA). Do not contact the registrar for this information.

9 PAGE 9 At the Annual General Meeting in June, the ADCA presented its Talisman Award to Pam Malcuit. This prestigious honor is bestowed each year to a member who has promoted the Dexter breed with tireless passion and integrity. Read Pam s autobiography below, and it s easy to see why she fits that description! Born and raised in the Panama Canal Zone, I married my husband, Bernie, in 1970, and became an Air Force wife. Together we have raised five children which include two sets of twins, and we have lived in many places, both in the U.S. and overseas. This gave us the opportunity to learn about many cultures and also the different flora and fauna of other places in the world. Upon retirement from the Air Force, we moved to Texas and eventually to the ranch we now own near College Station, Texas. The same friend who had introduced me to the wonderful world of miniature donkeys also sold me my first Irish Dexters. Thus the saga began. Over the ensuing years we have owned as many as 100 Dexters, who flourished on our 140-acre ranch. They are kind of like potato chips in that you cannot seem to stop with just one or two. Each has his or her own personality and body type, and they all seem to invite you to get to know them better! Although I was really content to sit back and simply enjoy my animals, I was encouraged by friends to become more active in our association. It has been a rewarding experience overall. Serving for six years as regional director enabled me to meet and befriend many more people both Texans and folks across the country. Every person you meet has a story and different experiences, so meeting and talking with them has greatly enriched my life and my Dexter knowledge. I also served as liaison between the Bulletin editor and the Board of Directors. As I became more aware of the value of DNA testing in improving breeding practices, the association hit a bump in the road with the lab we were then using. Given permission to pursue finding a U.S. lab that would better serve us, I began a search that (through the recommendation of a lab that was currently closing) led to meeting Dr. Gus Cothran. He had just moved to Texas from Kentucky and was setting up his genetic lab at Texas A&M. Up to that point his expertise was in working with equines and cats, but genetics is genetics and expanding to cattle was not an issue. He was very agreeable to helping the association by setting up the protocols for testing our Dexter cattle. The first hurdle was to get licensing from Australia for the chondrodysplasia testing. Gus and I worked together with the folks in Sydney, and, after nearly a year of negotiations, we succeeded in obtaining the license for this very important test. This led to the ADCA using his lab for many more tests, including genotyping, parentage and, more [Dexters] are kind of like potato chips in that you cannot seem to stop with just one or two. recently, PHA, A2 milk and polledness. During these years, I served as liaison between the lab and the ADCA membership answering questions, checking forms for correctness and making deliveries of testing packets to the lab as many as three times a week (a 60-mile round trip). Finally, on Dec. 1, 2012, I handed off the responsibility for correctly filling out forms and packaging samples to the ADCA membership. They now mail everything directly to the lab themselves. Encouraging youth to become involved with Dexter cattle has been an ongoing adventure. Beginning with a presentation to the committee at the Houston Livestock Show, we began our journey with showing annually at that huge international event. In 2008, I conned a good friend, Carol Johnson, into putting together the Moolympics at our Texas annual general meeting (AGM) allowing kids to have fun with their cattle with games and a Cow Parade. This year s Texas-sponsored AGM continued that tradition with a dynamic field and obstacle course event, put together by Elissa and Mark Sawyer, which was greatly enjoyed by participants and audience. Elissa became involved with Dexters when I asked her to show for me after I had some surgeries that kept me from safely showing cattle. She has gone on to be a huge asset to the organization especially with her work with youth. Being the event coordinator for the 2014 AGM was an honor and a privilege. With the help of some really great people, everything worked like a welloiled machine. The general consensus was that it was a great event! I had the honor to serve as president of this wonderful association for two years. It was a pleasure to serve with the generous people who serve as board members regional directors and officers as well as the general membership. Dexter cattle are a unique breed, and Dexter Owners are unique as well. I have had hundreds no, thousands of calls from people with questions or concerns. I have truly enjoyed talking to each and every one of you. Those calls definitely escalated when I served as interim registrar when our beloved registrar, Chuck Daggett, became ill. We all knew Chuck had a taxing job, but I had no idea just how huge that job was until I tried to step into his shoes. Wow! Working for the association on a 24/7 basis was a huge task. I do hope that my contributions to the ADCA have made a positive difference. Though the number of cattle we currently have is greatly reduced mostly because of the last three years of extreme drought in Texas we still enjoy our critters. I had the pleasure of bottle feeding another calf this winter (our first preemie) and reinforcing the great love I have for these wonderful little cattle. I will continue to spread the word to any who will listen and continue to invite folks out to the ranch to see and learn about Dexter cattle about these sweet, savvy, vertically challenged, beautiful bovine ambassadors from Ireland. It is a huge honor to be considered for the Talisman Award. Many thanks to those who thought I was worthy!

10 PAGE 10 The Joy of Visitors by Gene Bowen, Paradise Farm Maybe I had had some visitors before, but they really started after a man came to spread fertilizer on my fields. Once his truck was in the pasture, he started spreading. My Dexter bull was standing in his path. He saw the bull but looked back down to adjust his settings. When he looked back up, he had nearly run over the bull. He later told everyone back at the feed store that he "thought he was farther away than that." Lots of people came to see the little bull that looked like he was far away. The local newspaper sent a reporter to do an article about the little cows. It turned into a steady stream, maybe some who were curious, maybe some who wanted to see a Dexter "up close and personal," maybe some who wanted to buy a Dexter or two. It was rare for very much time to pass by between visitors. We loved it. So did the Dexters. They showed off for everyone. Many people wanted their pictures taken with the gentle little cattle. One man had grown up on a dairy farm and had always been told to never, ever go into the field with a bull! As we were walking through the cattle, he grabbed my arm and whispered, "Is that your bull over there?" I assured him it was and offered to take him over to pet him. He went, keeping behind me, but as we got closer, he started to giggle. He petted the bull, and when he left, he was still giggling. That's a common reaction from people who see Dexters for the first time. At a distance, they don't look small. But as you get closer, it gets more and more obvious and less and less intimidating. Whole families come, sometimes so many that they have to go into the pastures in shifts. People from many states have come. They find me in different ways and are intrigued. Some enjoy the day as a day out in the country, some come to learn a little about Dexters. Some come to buy. Some come to buy other farm products and stay to see the Dexters. A few come for reasons they can't explain. There is something magnetic about Dexters. I've had many visitors from Virginia, of course, but also from every neighboring state. They come from New York and New Hampshire, South Carolina and Georgia, Florida and Alabama, Ohio and Oklahoma. A couple visiting Colonial Williamsburg from England was brought here by relatives. In spite of being from England, they had never heard of Dexter cattle. They have now! A man once showed up from nearly 100 miles away in a taxicab! We had a fine visit. He was very enthusiastic. A lady showed up with an outstanding camera setup and took gorgeous pictures that she posted on her blog. A beef cattleman came here to see what I was raising. He fell in love with a Dexter cow with a huge butt and shoulders. He said he could make great beef calves out of her. He left disappointed that he couldn't buy her but comes back every year or so to walk among the Dexters. He likes doing that. If I never had another visitor, just having the Dexters here would be reward enough. Having the visitors come and ooh and aah over the things I love and work with is a huge bonus. I hope they continue to come. The Dexters and I will be waiting. Dexters and Their Owners at the Nebraska State Fair

11 Iowa State Fair Dexter Show Results PAGE 11 Junior Heifer Calf 1. Timberview Lola, Dawn Rudolph, Scranton, Ia. 2. Sac Valley Vicki, Raider Ranch, West Chester, Ia. 3. Sac Valley Zoey, Raider Ranch, West Chester, Ia. 4. Thorn Hill Emma, Thorn Hill Ranch, Dexter, Ia. 5. Darci Valentine, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 6. SMD Anna Ferl, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. 7. Mendenhall Ella, Michael Mendenhall, Hartford, Ia. Senior Heifer Calf 1. Timberview China, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 2. Cedar Valley Frizzy Lizzy, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 3. Cedar Valley Sally, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. Champion Heifer Calf Timberview Lola, Dawn Rudolph, Scranton, Ia. Reserve Champion Heifer Calf Timberview China, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. Junior Yearling Heifer 1. Sprague's Jill, Sprague s Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. 2. Timberview Cali, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 3. SMD Eliza Ferl, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. 4. SMD Nellie Ferl, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. 5. BJS Morians Lilly, Barb Staroscik, Boelus, Neb. 6. Timberview Kallie, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 7. Hazybrook Willow's Angel, Hazybrook Dexters, Humeston, Ia. Senior Yearling Heifer 1. Timberview Kandi, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 2. Moses Meadow's Robin, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. Champion Yearling Heifer Sprague's Jill, Sprague s Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer Timberview Kandi, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. Young Cows 1. Daggett's Annabelle, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 2. Botnacreek Paddy, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. 3. Mendenhall Daisy, Michael Mendenhall, Hartford, Ia. 4. Thorn Hill Crissy J, Thorn Hill Ranch, Dexter, Ia. 5. Mendenhall Fiona, Michael Mendenhall, Hartford, Ia. Mature Cows 1. SMD Reba Flaith, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. 2. Sprague's Chloe, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 3. SMD Octavia Certus, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. 4. Timberview Fawn, Dawn Rudolph, Scranton, Ia. 5. Timberview Kaylee, Dawn Rudolph, Scranton, Ia. 6. Hazel Hill Black Beauty, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. Cow/Calf Pair 1. SMD Reba Flaith and calf, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. 2. Sprague's Chloe and calf, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 3. Daggett s Annabelle and calf, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 4. SMD Octavia Certus and calf, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. 5. Botnacreek Paddy and calf, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. 6. Hazel Hill Black Beauty and calf, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. 7. Thorn Hill Crissy J and calf, Thornhill Ranch, Dexter, Ia. 8. Mendenhall Daisy and calf, Michael Mendenhall, Hartford, Ia. 9. Mendenhall Fiona and calf, Michael Mendenhall, Hartford, Ia. Champion Senior Female SMD Reba Flaith, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. Reserve Champion Senior Female Sprague's Chloe, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. Grand Champion Female Sprague s Jill, Sprague s Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. Reserve Grand Champion Female SMD Reba Flaith, Silver Maple Dexters, Adams, Neb. Iowa Champion Female Sprague s Jill, Sprague s Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. Junior Bull Calf 1. Timberview Chico, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 2. Timberview Ax, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 3. BAA O'Malley's Raider, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. 4. Timberview Abe, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. 5. Sprague's Fernando, Sprague's Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. 6. Mendenhall Mickey, Michael Mendenhall, Hartford, Ia. Junior Yearling Bull 1. Sprague's Jack, Sprague's Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. Two-Year-Old Bull 1. High Pines Jasper, Thorn Hill Ranch, Dexter, Ia. 2. Sprague's Chadwick, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. Market Steer 1. Sprague's Bozo, Sprague's Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. 2. BAA Dun Todde, Broken Arrow "A" Livestock, Stanton, Ia. Grand Champion Bull Timberview Chico, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia. Reserve Grand Champion Bull Sprague s Jack, Sprague s Irish Dexters, Audubon, Ia. Iowa Champion Bull Timberview Chico, Timberview Dexters, Coon Rapids, Ia.

12 PAGE 12 Tennessee Valley Fair Dexter Show Results Spring Heifer Calf 1. FF Summer Breeze, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom 2. FF Irish Whiskey Girl, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom 3. Kirkhaven Lavender Posies, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm 4. GF Meran Valentine, Creig & Dawn Bowland, Gaelic Heritage Farm 5. GF Gaelmoor s Keava, Creig & Dawn Bowland, Gaelic Heritage Farm 6. Chaneys My Maria, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm 7. Kirkhaven Annabelle Rain, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Junior Heifer Calves 1. Deep Ford Denver, Creig & Dawn Bowland, Gaelic Heritage Farm 2. FF Dream Catcher, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom 3. Chaneys Angel, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm Heifer Calf Champion FF Summer Breeze, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Reserve Heifer Calf Champion FF Irish Whiskey Girl, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Late Senior Heifer Calves 1. FF Bertha Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom 2. Kirkhaven Reubies and Curls, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Early Senior Heifer Calves 1. FF Gretel Mark Fitzgerald, Eden Gardens Farm 2. Kirkhaven Blue Autumn Skies, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm 3. FF Answered Prayers, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Senior Calf Champion FF Gretel Mark Fitzgerald, Eden Gardens Farm Reserve Senior Calf Champion FF Bertha, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Late Summer Yearling Heifer 1. FF Whole Lotta Cute, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom (also Intermediate Heifer Champion) Late Spring Yearling Heifer 1. FF Just Sayin,Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Early Spring Yearling Heifer 1. Chaneys Miss Olivia, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm Junior Yearling Heifer 1. Kirkhaven Winter Snow, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm 2. Chaneys Kennedy, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm Junior Female Champion Kirkhaven Winter Snow, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Reserve Junior Female Champion FF Just Sayin, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Senior Yearling Heifer 1. Chaneys Red Patience, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm 2. Chaneys Texas Star, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm Two-Year-Old Female with Calf Cow Born after Jan. 1, 2012, Calf under 255 Days of Age and Nursing 1. FF Kirkhaven Amethyst, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm 2. Chaneys Blessing, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm 3. FF Sweet Summertime, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Mature Cow with Calf Cow Born before Jan. 1, 2012, Calf under 255 Days of Age and Nursing 1. FF Red Clover Holli Chapel, Ponder 2. FF Bella the Ball, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Senior Female Champion FF Kirkhaven Amethyst, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Reserve Senior Female Champion FF Red Clover Holli Chapel, Ponder Grand Champion Dexter Female FF Kirkhaven Amethyst, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Reserve Grand Champion Dexter Female Kirkhaven Winter Snow, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Spring Bull Calves 1. B Royal Red Holli Chapel, Ponder 2. FF Freedom s Top Notch, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Junior Bull Calves 1. FF Freedom s J.J., Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Junior Bull Calf Champion FF Freedom s J.J., Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion B Royal Red Holli Chapel, Ponder Winter Bull Calves 1. Dexter Downs Lamborghini, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm (also Senior Bull Calf Champion)

13 PAGE 13 Summer Yearling Bulls 1. FF Freedom s Kirkhaven, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm (also Intermediate Bull Champion) Junior Yearling Bulls 1. Kirkhaven My Cabernet, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm (also Junior Bull Champion Bull) 2. Sire: FF Freedom s Valor, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Junior Get of Sire 1. Sire: DL Reuben, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm 2. Sire: FF Freedom s Valor, Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Grand Champion Dexter Bull Kirkhaven My Cabernet, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Reserve Grand Champion Dexter Bull FF Freedom s J.J., Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Senior Get of Sire 1. Sire: Belle Fourche Cheddar, Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm Wyoming State Fair Dexter Show Results Female Calved on or after March 1, LHR Polly Two, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. 2. High Pines Baile, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. 3. Moosters Gidget, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. 4. NF Maisy, Nash, Bridger, Mont. Female Calved Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, Moosters Frostbite, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. 2. Moosters Twizzler, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. Champion Heifer Calf LHR Polly Two, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Reserve Champion Heifer Calf High Pines Baile, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. Female Calved May 1 to Aug. 31, LHR Pebbles, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. 2. Burnt Fork Emma, Nash, Bridger, Mont. 3. Moosters Rebecca, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. Female Calved Jan. 1 to Apr. 30, LHR Amy, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. 2. CFK Pretty Patsy, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. 3. Moosters Salsa, Calli Klein, Jay Em, Wyo. Female Calved on or before Dec. 31, Burnt Fork Clara, Nash, Bridger, Mont. 2. High Pines Bianca, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. 3. NF Lacey, Nash, Bridger, Mont. 4. K-Heart s Annie, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. 5. High Pines Brie, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. 6. HC Rosaleen, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. Champion Senior Female LHR Amy, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Reserve Champion Senior Female LHR Pebbles, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. Grand Champion Female LHR Amy, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Reserve Champion Female LHR Polly Two, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Produce of Dam 1. Dam: Jerac Violet, Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm Premier Breeder 1. Mark & Kathy Chaney, Chaneys Dexter Cattle Farm 2. Haden & Lesa Reid, Kirkhaven Farm 3. Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Premier Exhibitor Warren & Sally Coad, Freedom Cow/Calf Pair 1. K-Heart s R.W. Garnet, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. 2. K-Heart s R.W. Annie, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. 3. NF Lacey, Nash, Bridger, Mont. 4. RdoubleD Tuhna, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. 5. High Pines Bianca, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. Bull Calved on or after March 1, LHR Peyton, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. 2. High Pines Milo, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. Bull Calved January to Feb. 29, Wieringa s Barkley, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. Champion Bull Calf LHR Peyton, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Reserve Champion Bull Calf Wieringa s Barkley, Moosters Meadows, Lusk, Wyo. Bull Calved May 1 to Aug. 31, SMD Moon Ballan, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. 2. SMD Victor Ballan, Nash, Bridger, Mont. Bull Calved Jan. 1 to April 13, LHR Lil Red, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Bull Calved on or before Dec. 31, Wieringa s Bart NG, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. 2. CJ s Archie, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Champion Senior Bull Wieringa s Bart NG, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. Reserve Champion Senior Bull LHR Lil Red, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo. Grand Champion Bull Wieringa s Bart NG, High Pines Dexters, Hot Springs, S.D. Reserve Grand Champion Bull LHR Lil Red, Don and Becky Swisher, Douglas, Wyo.

14 PAGE 14 Wilson County (Tenn.) Fair Dexter Show Champions Left: Grand Champion Female FF Kirkhaven Amethyst, owned and shown by Lesa and Haden Reid. Right: Reserve Grand Champion Female Butterfly Prana, owned and shown by Claudia Urdinola Left: Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair FF Kirkhaven Amethyst/Kirkhaven Lavender Posies, owned and shown by Lesa and Haden Reid Right: Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair FF Red Clover/B Royal Red, owned and shown by Holli Chapel and James Fox Left: Grand Champion Bull FF Freedom's J.J., shown by Kaelin Sassenberg, owned by Sally & Warren Coad Right: Reserve Grand Champion Bull Butterfly Lancelot, owned and shown by Claudia Urdinola Roberson Left: Grand Champion Steer Kirkhaven Simon McRue, owned and shown by Haden Reid Right: Reserve Grand Champion Steer Deep Ford Tocoa, owned and shown by Creig and Dawn Bowland

15 Your Board in Action: Conference Call Summaries PAGE 15 Sept. 10, 2014 Participating: Jim Woehl, President Roberta Wieringa, Vice President Jill Delaney, Registrar Carol Ann Traynor, Secretary Jim Smith, Treasurer Ray Delaney, Webmaster Becky Petteway, Region 1 Vicki Jones, Region 4 Norman Hoover, Region 6 David Jones, Region 7 Steve Albritton, Region 8 Patrick Mitchell, Region 10 Jessica Gibbons, Region 11 Rick Seydel, Region 12 Agenda items Replacement Certificate Fee Increase Following Board of Directors (BOD) discussion regarding costs of replacement certificates, a motion was made by David Jones and seconded by Pat Mitchell. Due to increased processing costs, replacement certificate fees will increase from $2 to $3 on Jan. 1, The membership will be informed through notification in the Bulletin and on the website. Motion passed Annual General Meeting (AGM) Site Update Norman Hoover reported on the four sites under consideration for the 2016 AGM Grand Island, Neb.; Topeka, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; and Salina, Kan. Consensus of the BOD was for Salina. Date: third week of June, Wednesday through the following Sunday. Youth Committee Update The committee has finished standard operating procedures on the Odom Award, and the BOD review is pending. Their item for the next conference call will be the Junior ADCA Education Committee Update Motion was made by Steve Albritton and seconded by David Jones to accept the mission statement: The mission of the Education Committee shall be to maintain and enhance the needs of the ADCA members and potential members by providing quality educational materials and opportunities to improve overall knowledge of our breed and our association. Further, the Education Committee shall consist of at least five members, with no more than three of those members serving on the Board of Directors. The committee shall be capped at seven members but can expand to include additional membership if subcommittees are appointed by the committee and approved by the vice president. Fundamentals to be addressed are factual documents, defining processes, providing information from outside sources, standardization of educational materials from an identification standpoint and collecting credible speakers, judges and training materials for our members to use to educate the public. Motion passed. Tax Questionnaire The amount of information on not for profits required by the IRS is really being scrutinized and regulations increased. A mission statement is needed recognizing the existence of the two fundamental programs within the ADCA registration and transfer of cattle as well as the AGM for the 9-90 form. Regional Reports Region 1 Regional meeting will be on Sept. 20. New regional banners are on order and will be available after the first of the year. Region 4 Region has just completed the Utah State Fair with 76 Dexters shown. A youth program has been started using ADCA funds. The Wyoming State Fair had 30 Dexters shown. Region 6 Tulsa show was on Sept. 26 and 27. The Lincoln County Fair was successful. Norm Hoover has picked up the box of historical papers/documents/magazines for storage. Working on a letter to potential AGM vendors. Jim Smith reported that the Missouri Dexter Breeders Show would be on Oct. 20. Region 7 Exhibition numbers are down, but not registrations and sales. Region 9 Knoxville, Tenn.: Region 8 annual meeting after the show tomorrow. There are 215 breeders in the region. Region 10 A lot of interest has been shown in the area, even though the weather has not been very good. Region 11 Exploring a conference call in lieu of a regional meeting due to difficulty getting everyone together. Region 12 Lots of phone calls lots of interest in Dexters. Director has hosted lots of questions about what a director does two possible director candidates. Issues for BOD input Timing for Bulletin to appear on website after hard copy is mailed. Jan Daggett sent everything down by UPS to Jim Smith last year and just has the computer with Chuck s ADCA information on it. Rick Seydel is to contact Chuck s son Peter and have him copy ADCA computer information to a zip drive. Reimbursement is to be made to Peter for his expenses. Clarification of requirements for ADCA monies available for promoting- Dexters at a recognized event. The current form is not comprehensive and will be removed from the website so it can be clarified. Vice president nominations are closed for Region 9 and 12 elections. Region 9 has one individual and Region 12 has two individuals nominated. Executive session to be re-scheduled to discuss stipend for Bulletin editor. Aug. 20, 2014 Participating: Jim Woehl, President Roberta Wieringa, Vice President Jill Delaney, Registrar Carol Ann Traynor, Secretary Jim Smith, Treasurer Ray Delaney, Webmaster Becky Petteway, Region 1 Vicki Jones, Region 4 Norman Hoover, Region 6 David Jones, Region 7 Jessica Gibbons, Region 11

16 PAGE 16 Rick Seydel, Region 12 Agenda items Budget (including Salary Review of Staff) A motion to approve the budget as presented with exception of salary adjustments was made by Rick Seydel and seconded by Chad Williams. Motion carried unanimously. Salary review of staff will be conducted in a closed Board of Directors (BOD) session at the end of the conference call. Treasurer Jim Smith reported a positive ending balance for the 2014 Annual General Meeting (AGM) due to the great response of the membership during the White Dexter Sale AGM Location Norm Hoover reported the sites of Des Moines, Kansas City, Lincoln, Salinas and Grand Island are being considered. The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has indicated strong interest in hosting the 2016 AGM. The Nebraska State Fair facilities in Lincoln will be looked at on the 27 th. Norm requested that corporate sponsorships be considered on graduated levels (gold silver bronze) with a fullpage display advertisement. He will put together an detailing how the proposal would work. Sale Ads The categorizing of sale ads on the web site by sex has been taken care of by Ray. Education Committee Education Committee has been ing ideas back and forth and outlining what the committee should be doing. This is a busy time of the year with all involved in local, regional and state fairs, and the committee will continue to develop the standard operating procedures during the coming month AGM Chad Williams has 60 motel rooms blocked and is working with a caterer regarding meal menus and has secured Dr. Sponenburg from Virginia Tech as the guest speaker. Booths for presentations are being developed. The regional meeting will be held on Nov. 8 at the Rockingham Fairgrounds where the members can see the setup of a Hereford show to be held at that time. Nomination Letters 273 nomination letters were sent to regions 9 and 12 on Aug. 11, and some nominations have already been received by Roberta Wieringa. Bulletin Online This issue of the Bulletin will be put online when Ray/Jill Delaney receive their paper copy. Historical Files All historical files are to be consolidated in the ADCA storage unit in Missouri. Dexter Memorabilia Rick Seydel agreed to pick up the material from Chuck Daggett s wife Jan when he can arrange a time. Sandi has the card file with original registration cards which needs to be returned. Jessica Gibbons has the name of the woman who has all of the issues of the historical Bulletins. Show and Sale Committee Roberta Wieringa posed a question regarding shirts worn during the cattle show. BOD consensus was that the shirt requirement for AGM shows only be a collared buttoned shirt, either western or golf/polo style sleeve length optional. No 4H, FFA, personal, farm, commercial or association names other than official ADCA logo will be allowed. The Show & Sale Committee will meet regarding items which come up at Saturday BOD AGM meeting. Tiers of Registry Jessica Gibbons reported that members in her region have requested that the ADCA consider offering two tiers of registry: traditional and modern-type Dexter cattle. It was the consensus of the BOD that the registry will continue to be inclusive, not exclusive, and no additional categorizing will be made. Regional Reports Region 4 Region 4 just completed a successful Wyoming State Fair Dexter Show and is looking forward to a great Utah State Fair Dexter Show in September. Vicki Jones requested ideas from the other directors regarding how to give requests from individuals in Arizona regarding purchasing Dexter Cattle. Region 6 Norm Hoover reported state fairs coming up for Tulsa the end of September, the Kansas State Fair and the Nebraska State Fair. Region 7 David Jones reported lots of inquiries; availability of animals is currently limited but should improve as 2014 calves reach weaning age. Region 8 Steve Albritton is fielding a lot of inquiries regarding interest in Dexters. A regional meeting in Tennessee is scheduled. Youth committee is progressing slowly but surely. Region 9 Chad Williams had nothing further to add to the 2015 AGM update. Region 11 Jessica Gibbons reported several members very successful participation showing Dexters in county fair competitions with other beef breeds. She had a member question regarding the 2010 deadline to grandfather in those animals registered but not with the ADCA prior to genotyping requirements. Region 12 Rick Seydel reported that inquiries are picking up, and the Iowa State Fair Dexter Show was just over. Secretary 300+ brochures were sent out over the past 45 days, and nomination letters for Regions 9 and 12 mailed out. Teleconference adjourned to executive session to discuss salary review of staff. July 9, 2014 Participating: Jim Woehl, President Roberta Wieringa, Vice President Jill Delaney, Registrar Carol Ann Traynor, Secretary Jim Smith, Treasurer Ray Delaney, Webmaster Becky Petteway, Region 1 Sandi Thomas, Region 2 Becky Eterno, Region 3 Vicki Jones, Region 4 David Jones, Region 7 Patrick Mitchell, Region 10 Jessica Gibbons, Region 11 Rick Seydel, Region 12

17 Agenda items A2 Letter Article that Joe wrote Steve s thoughts were that Joe calls it a study, but it is really researched material. BP evaluations of information that is available/research of literature BE Vicki position paper and offer ability for others to respond accordingly JW Bulletin does not allow for editorial articles to be printed PM no level of scientific level RS lawsuit going re: A2 with New Zealand PM no proof re A2 Clause on the A2 reports not known to be better health-wise/refer to print on disclosure on certificate. A2 Corporation is a for-profit corporation its stuff sounds official. JS report from March 2014 proprietary statement for the A2 Corporation re infringements of their rights. The wording on the certificate is... Education Committee to draft a paragraph regarding the controversial nature of the A2 testing. Did You Know? Re: the information on the certificate is a statement from the A2 Corporation and not University of California-Davis or Texas A&M. Not publish Joe s letter and the Education Committee will put something in the Bulletin to start the informational process. This is controversial please read and make your own decision. The language on the certificate should be published with Vicki Jones and the Education Committee in charge Annual General Meeting Update from Rick Seydel re the division of labor. Decentralization: Rick Seydel, Norm Hoover, Jim Smith, Juli Holland and Pam Malcuit Rick Seydel will send out list of what the host will be responsible for handling. Rick asked that each director indicate what they would like to do out within a week. Rotation of agenda items between regions. Lock down deadline times for sale and show animals must be registered by deadline in order to have pictures in the booklet. 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 proposed budget. Mandatory for next conference call. Bulletin stipend has been the same forever. Regional Reports Region 1 Regional meeting to come up in September. Nice improvement in website navigation. Region 3 No news is good news. Region 4 Wyoming State Fair is the biggest news of the region. Region 8 Data out on Dexter numbers. Region 8 meeting in the fall. Region 9 Chad sent out analysis on June 29. Missouri is the center of the Dexter universe. Update on 2014 AGM. Region 10 Follow-up on registration rush order/ double fees for online orders only/ standard turnaround times. Jill to work out fee schedule and discuss at August conference call. Turnaround time published in Bulletin. Region 11 Diversity between horned and polled members continues see more education on history of the polled issue has been published in the Bulletin. Weather has been a problem recently. Region 12 The region is hopping with questions in regard to Dexters. The Iowa State Fair is Aug (possibility of 40 animals). Secretarial Report AGM rough draft minutes sent out; need to be approved by Friday. Need to print more brochures how many?? Show and Sale Committee Roberta Wieringa Report on agenda for August. PAGE 17 Treasurer Jim Smith: AGM good news $9,425 White Dexter/table decorations. Deposit?? $2,100-$2,600 lost on AGM. Bulletin Bulletin deadline: July 15. Sunset of Plan B Sandi Thomas is to work with Dr. Cothran at Texas A&M in writing up a plan for standard operating procedures and verbiage regarding blind testing. This will be on the agenda for the July or August BOD teleconference call. Obligate Status 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 certificate is being developed to indicate testing status and will require a software 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 regional director. It was suggested that use of a network phone be explored. Further ideas to help the registrar complete her duties will be entertained during the July teleconference call.

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