CALIFORNIA. 2 Your guide to fall production and consignment sales happening up and down the state.

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1 CALIFORNIA ANGUS NEWS FALL/WINTER 2012 California Angus News is the official publication of the California Angus Association. What s inside 2 Your guide to fall production and consignment sales happening up and down the state. 4 California Angus breeders named in the 2012 American Angus Association Pathfinder Report. 4 Tee it up for a good cause by participating in the 6 th Annual California Angus Breeders Golf Tourney. 6 California Angus Days brings Angus breeders together to enjoy the annual female sale, membership meeting, banquet and jackpot show. 8 California Angus producers in the winner s circle in 2012 at the National Western Stock Show, Western National Angus Futurity and California State Fair. 10 California Angus Association set to launch new website design with more user-friendly features. 11 California Angus breeders making headlines in 2012 at the state, regional and national levels. Tis the season California seedstock producers will offer up their best spring and fall yearlings during the 2012 fall bull sale season. For details on each production or consignment sale, see page 2. On Sept. 3, the fall bull sale season will officially be underway in California with just over 2,500 Angus bulls expected to sell at auction over the next two months during 19 production sales, seven consignment sales and one bull test sale. Seedstock producers are optimistic about the demand for Angus genetics during the fall sale season. California commercial producers can choose to buy bulls privately at the ranch, through pre-season Internet sales or purchase bulls at fall production or consignment sales. The majority of bulls are sold at production sales each fall. Larger producers hold events at the ranch, where buyers can come and preview the bulls the day prior and bid at the sale through a live auction. Smaller producers group together to hold sales at ranches or auction markets. Breeders can market their bulls through consignment sales. This fall, producers can choose to enter their bulls into consignment sales at Madera, Visalia, Templeton, Turlock, Famoso, Galt, Shasta or through the Cal Poly Bull Test Sale. For details on these consignments sales and all of the upcoming production sales, see page 2. Ty Byrd of Byrd Cattle Company (BCC), Red Bluff, maintains a steady focus on customer service throughout all facets of his bull sales. BCC offers extensive assistance to its customers, specializing in marketing calves sired by BCC bulls. In addition, BCC designs breeding programs and advises on sire selection, helps coordinate vaccination and mineral programs and upon request, assists customers in obtaining the proper certifications needed to realize the most profit. BCC is family owned and operated and has been in business for more than three decades. Our valued customers have access to the network of feeders, marketing cooperatives and other breeders who want cattle with BCC blood behind them. At Byrd Cattle Company, you don t buy a bull, you buy a part of our program and become a member of our family with that comes the added value and buyer confidence we have worked hard to establish, says Byrd. We have built a reputation for producing cost-efficient cattle that require minimum maintenance, while excelling in a forage-based environment. We breed high quality cattle backed by elite genetics, dependable data and unmatched customer service. At BCC, we have only one goal to produce cattle that will make our customers more profitable, says Byrd. The main advantage of having production bull sale is that producer has total control over the sale, says Byrd. Everything from hiring the sale staff and designing and placing advertising, to how the bulls are displayed, the order they re sold in and collection of sale proceeds are all our responsibility. We sell the vast majority of our bulls in our fall sale held at one of our ranches, so we are able to show a potential buyer the dam of almost any bull at a moment s notice, says Byrd. BCC tests all of its bulls for Residual Feed Efficiency (RFI). RFI measures the difference between an animal s actual feed intake in relation to the animals expected feed intake. RFI allows producers to select animals that will reach the same production levels, yet do so while consuming up to 30 percent less feed. To put this in perspective, with the skyrocketing feed costs anticipated for this winter, a producer could easily see a difference of $500 in feed costs between his more efficient and least efficient cows. Multiply that times 10 cows and you ve got $5,000 or 100 cows and that s $50,000. The bottom line is that there are substantial savings to be realized by selecting for feed efficiency. I d advise bull buyers to do research on the programs behind the bulls. Do you simply want to buy a bull, or do you want help marketing his calves? I would also tell potential buyers to get ahead of the curve and really pay attention to feed efficiency. Those that utilize that data now will be in the driver s seat for many years to come. There are astounding differences in feed efficiency on Angus bulls with comparable EPDs and dollar indices, says Byrd. Longtime Fresno County commercial producer Howard Buster Ford, Clovis, says that the most useful expected progeny difference (EPD) for him is the birth weight prediction. Calving ease is the most important focus for my first-calf heifers. After I use low-birth weight bulls on my heifers, I move them out onto my cowherd, says Ford. He sells his calves under the American Angus Association's AngusSource program. AngusSource is a USDA Process Verified Program for Angus-sired calves that documents source, group age and a minimum of 50 percent Angus genetics. Ford is gearing up for bull buying season and plans to make his bull purchases from California seedstock producers. He feels there is a great selection right here in California, where he can find low birth-weight bulls to meet his needs. He chooses to attend ranch production sales because of his business relationship with each particular seedstock producer and his trust in the quality of product produced. Jim Vietheer, Wilton, owns and operates Big Jim's Cattle Service working on sale cattle, show cattle and display bulls. Vietheer developed HAVE Angus with partner Mel Hansen, Windsor, and his family in the 1990s. The veteran cattlemen combined forces to produce top-notch bulls for commercial cattlemen and females that excel both on the show ring and in the pasture. They are at the top of their game, having exhibited the champion haltered Angus bull at the Red Bluff Bull Sale in Red Bluff, two of the last three years, as well as having consigned the top-selling bull at the California Angus Breeders Bull Sale last year in Turlock. Cattle at HAVE Angus are selected for disposition and structural soundness, along with genetic superiority and reliable expected progency EPDs. Our selection process differs from many producers as we select more for phenotype with acceptable EPDS because we are in the shrinking number of breeders who still show their cattle. We have been rewarded by how well our bulls have done at consignment sales. We don t intend to take bull market by storm, however, we will continue to produce bulls that are pleasing to the eye and to judges with EPDS that will work in the industry, says Vietheer. Vietheer offers free delivery for bull buyers in the surrounding areas, provides complete genetic and health data on each bull and will replace any bull when necessary. He also offers cash back discounts for repeat buyers. Vietheer promotes his bulls through personal phone calls, s, print ads and through social media, such as Facebook and the HAVE Angus website. Consignment sales have worked well for us in the past, where we have a following at those sales and people look for our bulls and know what they re going to find. Vietheer says, Consignment sales save us time and provide an opportunity for buyers to compare our bulls to other breeder s genetics. My advice is for buyers not to be overly concerned about some genetic traits because it may only be the flavor-of-themonth and to select for what they think will work in their program. Like most people, I like to look at cattle and be pleased with what I see not what I see on paper only, says Vietheer. This year offers a variety of choices for bull buyers throughout California. Each venue provides a different set of advantages and tools for beef producers to improve the genetics and efficiency of their herd. Improvements in selection, EPDs and efficiency have made the current bull market competitive and comprehensive for bull buyers.

2 from the president Dear California Angus Breeders, Greetings from the California Angus Association! As we enter fall with our seasonal newsletter full of information and updates, we have been extremely busy this past summer with participation and accolades from across the country. From national shows to leadership conferences, to the recent show circuit, our members have represented the California Angus Association (CAA) at the highest level. Be sure to check Newsmakers on page 11 for all the results. I applaud these individuals for not only their fine representation of our Association on the national scene, but their time and effort to participate in these events and activities. We have the benefit of living one of the most desirable places in the world, but our members have to make quite an effort in terms of time and resources to make this travel happen. The finest example of this persistence is the California Junior Angus families that ventured back to Louisville, Ky., for the National Junior Angus Show in July. Once again, we were represented in tremendous fashion with an outstanding group of young California Angus breeders that earned many awards and achievements throughout the week, including the Owned State Best 5 Head. Hats off to the members of the California Junior Angus Association (CJAA) and CJAA advisors Amanda Leo, Snelling, and Casey Gudel, Wilton. This fall, the CAA schedule is chock-full of bull and female sales, meetings and industry events. One date I want you all to know about is the 6 th Annual Breeder s Cup Golf Tournament set for Friday, Oct. 5, at Pheasant Run Golf Club, Chowchilla. CAA Past President Carter Pierce, Selma, established this event in 2006 and has worked hardhard to develop this tournament into one of the largest contributors to the CJAA Scholarship Fund. Not only is this event a fun time with fellow breeders and friends, but it also supports our next generation of Angus breeders. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund, a tremendously important cause with today s costs of tuition and fees. Lets support our juniors! Another topic I wanted to bring to your attention is the renewal of the agreement with Pfizer Animal Genetics, New York, N.Y. This agreement is a special program for state associations that offers rebates off its HD50K tests purchased by producers in California. Like last year, the CAA will receive a $10 rebate from every test purchased between July 1 and Oct. 31, CAA can then use those funds for educational programs for membership and juniors. This is a very exciting opportunity, so if you haven t tested that donor or herd bull yet, be sure to get your test in. I d like to thank Pfizer Animal Genetics Territory Manager Larry Gran for his continued support. And, if you haven t met Larry yet, be sure to track him down during one of the fall bull sales listed on page 2. On a solemn note, I wanted to speak briefly about three important individuals marked the passing of Debbie Parreira of Deep Well Angus, Los Banos; Mark Perez of Mission Angus Ranch, Crows Landing; and Gary Stoller of Bear Mountain Angus Ranch, Caldwell, Idaho. Debbie, along with her husband Paul Parreira, was a past advisor of the CJAA and brought up two wonderful children, Paul Jr. and Melissa, through that same program. Active in the CAA, Mark served as the CAA Vice President for two years during his six years on the CAA Board of Directors. He was involved in many facets of the agriculture industry, but donated as much time and resources to the CAA as any board member we ve had. Originally from Angels Camp when they started into the Angus business, Gary and his family were very active in the CAA during their time in California, and continued with their move to Idaho and eventually Nebraska. I had the pleasure to know and work with all three of these individuals and one thing that each of these great people had in common, is that they GAVE more to this Association than ever took from it. And it s because of people like them, that we have the luxury of being as strong of an Association that we are today. All three will certainly be missed, but I can tell you that their memories and impact on the CAA will not be forgotten. On behalf of the CAA, thanks for a great summer and we look forward to seeing you all this fall! - John Dickinson, CAA President The Fall line-up The fall bull sale season has arrived in California. Look to these production and consignment sales as your source for Angus bulls.while some sales combine other breeds and types of cattle or classes of livestock, the following is just for the Angus bulls in each sale (name of sale, location; date, start time, number of Angus bulls; breeder(s); top 5 reference sires; site(s) to download a sale book; lunch and/or preview details). Those sales denoted with a 2will be broadcast live on Preregistration is required to bid. PRODUCTION SALES Performance Plus Bull Sale, Madera Mon., Sept. 3, Noon 93 Falls and Springs O Neal Ranch, Mission Angus Ranch SAV Iron Mountain 8066, SAV Bismarck 5682, Sitz Dash, Sitz Upward 307R, SAV Net Worth bgc@psnw.com to request a sale book. Lunch at 11 a.m., sponsored by Evans Feed & Livestock and Foster Commodities Partners for Performance Bull Sale, Firebaugh Wed., Sept. 5, 1p.m. 223: 158 Springs, 65 Falls Silveira Bros., Tri-T Farms/Toledo Ranches Silveiras Conversion, Silveiras Out West, Silveiras Style 9303, Silveiras M811, Summitcrest Complete 1P Steak Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Bulls available to preview at sale facility Tues., Sept. 4 Vintage Angus Carcass Maker Bull Sale, La Grange Thur., Sept. 6, Noon 174: 120 Springs, 54 Falls Connealy Impression, Connealy Consensus, Connealy Final Product, Syd Gen CC&7, B/R New Day Lunch at 11 a.m. Byrd Cattle Company Best of Both Wolrds Bull Sale, Los Molinos 2 Fri., Sept. 7, 3:30 p.m. 162: 127 Springs, 35 Falls SAV Final Answer 0035, Rito Revenue 5M2 of 2536 Pre, B/R New Day 454, Gardens Prime Star, BCC Bushwacker Dinner following the sale. Drinks and refreshments provided during the sale. Ray-Mar Ranches Commitment to Performance Bull Sale, Escalon Livestock Market, Escalon 2 Sat., Sept. 8, 12:30 p.m. 164 Springs Connealy Consensus 7229, R/M Ironstone 4047, Sitz Upward 307R, SAV Bismarck 5682, SAV Final Answer Prime Rib Lunch at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Walco and American AgCredit Heritage Angus Bull Sale, Five Star Land & Livestock, Wilton Sun., Sept. 9, 1 p.m. 78 Springs and Falls Five Star Land & Livestock, Bar R Angus Five Star Pacific Pride 6008, SAV Bismarck 5682, SAV Net Worth 4200, Connealy Right Answer CAB Ribs in Barrel Lunch at Noon, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Genetics Mid Valley Angus Bull Sale, Cattlemen s Livestock, Galt Mon., Sept. 10, 1 p.m. 78 Falls and Springs Schafer Ranch, J/V Angus, Amador Angus Sitz Upward 307R, SydGen Mandate 6079, B/R New Day 454, SAV Final Answer 0035, GDAR Game Day Refreshments available. Lunch served prior to the start of the sale. California Bullfest, Farmers Livestock Market, Oakdale Tues., Sept. 11, 1 p.m. 8 Springs and Falls Pheasant Trek, Schohr Herefords PT Addiction 708, GAR New Design 5050, SAV Iron Mountain 8066, SAV Bismarck 5682, Mytty In Focus jdaonline.com, cabullfest.com Lunch: Noon Black Gold Bull Sale, Colusa Fairgrounds, Colusa 2 Thur., Sept. 13, 1 p.m. 131 Falls and Springs Donati Ranch, O Connell Ranch, Wulff Bros. Connealy Right Answer 746, MCC Daybreak, B/R New Day 454, DR Sierra Cut 7404, Wulffs Git-R-Done Santa Maria BBQ Lunch: 11:30 a.m. Tehama Angus Generations of Performance Bull Sale, Gerber 2 Fri., Sept. 14, 1 p.m. 188: 73 Springs, 115 Falls DR Sierra Cut 7404, SAV Final Answer 0035, B/R New Day 454, Syd Gen CC&7, Tehama Marquee X807 Lunch at Noon, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health. Presale dinner: Sept. 13, 6 p.m. Arellano Bravo Angus Production Sale, Cattlemen s Livestock, Galt Sat., Sept. 15, 1 p.m. 75: 45 Springs, 30 Falls Hyline Right Time 338, SAV Net Worth 4200, TC Rito 416, N Bar Emulation EXT Refreshments available sale day with lunch at Noon. 2 Leachman Top Line Bull Sale, 101 Livestock, Aromas Sat., Sept. 15, 1 p.m. 137 Springs GAR-EGL Protege, Rito Revenue, SS Rito R011 2R12, LCC New Standard Lunch at 11:30 a.m. All bulls tested for individual feed intake and feed conversion. Oak Ridge Angus Bull Sale, Calistoga Sun., Sept. 16, 1 p.m. 80 Springs, Falls and Two-Year-Olds TC Aberdeen 759, SAV Net Worth 4200, SydGen Mandate 6079, Mytty In Focus, B/R New Frontier 095 cheryl@lafranchi.com to request a sale book via . Lunch: Noon Bulls Eye Bull Sale, Farmers Livestock Market, Oakdale Wed., Sept. 19, 1 p.m. 56 Springs Flood Bros. Cattle, Gonsalves Ranch, Diamond Oak Cattle Co., Medeiros Angus Farm, Azevedo Livestock High Prime 4037, B/R Ambush 28, GAR New Design 5050, Connealy Danny 5398, TC Rito Steak lunch: 11:30 a.m. Rancho Casino/Dal Porto Livestock Performance Angus Bull Sale, Rancho Casino, Denair Thurs., Sept. 20, 1 p.m. 132 Springs and Falls Rancho Casino, Dal Porto Livestock SAV Final Answer 0035, Sitz Upward 307R, MCC Daybreak, TC Aberdeen 759, Sitz Dash Lunch at Noon Dismukes Ranch Bull Sale, Cattlemen s Livestock, Galt Fri., Sept. 21, Noon 31: 23 Springs, 8 Falls HSAF Bando 1961, Connealy Reflection, DR Faultline 257, Baldridge Nebraska 901, DR Western Design Lunch prior to sale sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Western Feed Supplements. Beef Solutions Fall RoundUp Bull Sale, Circle Ranch, Ione Thurs., Sept. 27, 1 p.m. 65 Springs Bruin Ranch Connealy Thunder, Connealy Impression, SAV Bismarck 5682, Sitz Upward 307R, Connealy Final Solution Prime Rib Lunch: Noon Baldy Maker Bull Sale, Intermountain Fairgrounds, McArthur 2 Mon, Oct. 8, 1 p.m. 44 Springs Traynham Ranch Limestone Darkhorse U322, Silveiras Style 9303, Connealty Final Product Lunch: Noon sponsored by Central Oregon Ranch Supply Next Generation Bull Sale, Kunde Ranch, Kenwood 2 Wed., Oct. 10, 1 p.m. 8 Springs and 1 Coming Two Lambert Ranch All bulls are sired by Shaw Bandwagon 8873, a son of Leachman Right Time. Lunch: Noon consignment and bull Test SALES Madera Select Range Bull Sale 40 Angus Tues., Sept. 4, Producer s Livestock Market, Madera Madera County Cattlemen Lunch at Noon Cattlemen s Select Range Bull Sale 50 Angus Sun., Sept. 30, 1 p.m. Visalia LIvestock Market, Visalia Tulare County Cattlemen/Women Lunch at Noon Tri-Counties Breeders Choice Bull Sale 50 Angus Sat., Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Templeton Livestock Market, Templeton San Luis Obispo Cattlemen s Lunch at Noon Central California World of Bulls Sale 80 Angus Sat., Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Cattlemen s Livestock Market, Galt Cal Poly Bull Test Sale 138 Angus on Test, Top 60% Sell Sun., Oct. 7, 1 p.m., Cal Poly Beef Center, San Luis Obispo Track bull test consignments online: California Angus Breeders Bull Sale 95 Angus Sat., Oct. 13, 1 p.m., Turlock Livestock Auction Yard (TLAY), Turlock TLAY and CAB Bull Sale Lunch at Noon Annual Famoso All-Breed Bull Sale 125 Angus Sat., Oct. 20, Noon, Western Stockman s Market, Famoso Brunch at 9 a.m. Shasta Bull Sale 75 Angus Tues., Nov. 6, Shasta Livestock Auction Yard, Cottonwood ycross@centurylink.net for entries. 2 California angus news

3 Offering TOP-NOTCH Angus Genetics Selling 164 Range-Tested, Spring Yearling Angus Bulls Our bulls are range-tested in the foothills east of Stockton and developed in our own feedyard. We offer the ultimate in balance, backed by a 100 percent, no-hassle guarantee. commitment to performance bull sale SAT., SEPTEMBER 8, :30 p.m. ESCALON LIVESTOCK MARKET escalon, california download a sale book at Watch & Bid Live R/M Consensus 1C94 Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229 MGS: Connealy Onward CW +47 MARB $W $F CED BEPD WEPD YEPD SC CEM MILK $EN I+6 I+1.4 I+64 I I+9 I ADJ ADJ ADJ IMF ADJ RE ADJ RIB ADJ RUMP ADJ YRLG BW IMF RATIO RE RATIO RIB RATIO RUMP RATIO SC CW +43 MARB $W $F LOT REA +.40 FAT $G $B REA +.35 FAT $G $B LOT 2 R/M Consensus 1N67 Sire: Connealy Consensus 7229 MGS: DHD Traveler 6807 CED BEPD WEPD YEPD SC CEM MILK $EN I+4 I+1.9 I+58 I+103 I+.13 I+6 I ADJ ADJ ADJ IMF ADJ RE ADJ RIB ADJ RUMP ADJ YRLG BW IMF RATIO RE RATIO RIB RATIO RUMP RATIO SC R/M FINAL ANSWER 1A07 CW +26 MARB +.59 sale managed by Matt Macfarlane Marketing: Auctioneer: Rick Machado, $W $F Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035 MGS: GAR Solution CED BEPD WEPD YEPD SC CEM MILK $EN ADJ ADJ ADJ IMF ADJ RE ADJ RIB ADJ RUMP ADJ YRLG BW IMF RATIO RE RATIO RIB RATIO RUMP RATIO SC CW +28 MARB +.54 REA $W $F $G LOT REA $G LOT FAT $B FAT $B R/M Bismarck 1F Sire: SAV Bismarck 5682 MGS: GAR Predestined CED BEPD WEPD YEPD SC CEM MILK $EN ADJ ADJ ADJ IMF ADJ RE ADJ RIB ADJ RUMP ADJ YRLG BW IMF RATIO RE RATIO RIB RATIO RUMP RATIO SC R/M upward 1H76 Sire: Sitz Upward 307R MGS: Vermilion Dateline 7078 Bulls Sired by these breed leaders AND MORE... R/M Ironstone 4047 HOOVER DAM G18 SITZ UPWARD 307R CONNEALY IMPRESSION 6262 KESSLERS FRONTMAN R001 S A V IRON MOUNTAIN 8066 CW +46 MARB +.33 REA +.63 FAT CED BEPO WEPD YEPD SC CEM MILK $EN ADJ ADJ ADJ IMF ADJ RE ADJ RIB ADJ RUMP ADJ YRLG BW IMF RATIO RE RATIO RIB RATIO RUMP RATIO SC $W $F CW +11 MARB +.70 REA +.55 FAT $W $F LOT $G $B $G +42,91 $B LOT 153 G A R Predestined LAFLINS NORTHERN LIGHTS 7256 S A V Brilliance 8077 CONNEALY CONSENSUS 7229 S A V FINAL ANSWER 0035 SITZ EMBLAZON 9598 R/M Credence 1C38 Sire: SQ Credence 67S MGS: SAV Final Answer 0035 CED BEPO WEPD YEPD SC CEM MILK $EN ADJ ADJ ADJ IMF ADJ RE ADJ RIB ADJ RUMP ADJ YRLG BW IMF RATIO RE RATIO RIB RATIO RUMP RATIO SC C R A Bextor GDAR GAME DAY 449 R/M FORESIGHT 7H71 S A V BISMARCK 5682 O C C Emblazon 854E SUMMITCREST COMPLETE 1P55 Ray and Mary Alger (209) Brent Alger (209) Office (209) Dodds Road, Oakdale, CA brent@raymarranches.com California angus news 3 THD

4 Pathfinder report 12 This year s American Angus Association Pathfinder Report was released in April with 44 California Angus breeders making the report. The Borror Family of Tehama Angus Ranch, Gerber, leads the way for California with 21 cows named. The Donati family of Donati Ranch, Oroville, ranks second with 18 cows listed. Joe and Michele Sammis of Sammis Angus Ranch, Dorris, and David Medeiros of Rancho Casino, Denair, have 12 Pathfinders each. Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, rounds out the top five with 8 cows named. The report identifies cows that have excelled in production based on Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR) records of performance. A minimum of three calves from a cow are used to determine her regularity of calving and ability to produce superior calves for Weaning Weight year after year. A complete list of Pathfinders from California Angus breeders follows by alphabetical order as registered with the American Angus Association. Name of Breeder... No. of Cows Tehama Angus Ranch Donati Ranch Sammis Ranch David Medeiros Silveira Bros...8 Mission Angus Ranch...7 Spencer Cattle Company...6 Greg & Velma Furtado...5 Teixeira Cattle Co...5 Amador Angus...4 Dennis George Lopez...4 Flint Hill Corp...4 Mark & Ida Higgins...4 O Connell Ranch...3 Spencer Ranch...3 Stickles Angus...3 Brian Wolf...2 Jim B. Dismukes II...2 John Toledo...2 Lazy J Angus Ranch...2 Circle A K Ranch...2 Cooper Cattle Co...2 David A. Dal Porto...2 O Neal Ranch...2 Oak Ridge Angus...2 University of California, Davis...2 Yolo Land & Cattle Company...2 Azevedo Livestock...1 Black Bear Ranch...1 Bruin Ranch...1 Byrd Cattle Company, LLC...1 David J. Holden...1 Don Crum Angus...1 Five Star Land & Livestock...1 Gary & Patricia Ford...1 J R Angus...1 Knights Valley Angus...1 Rachel Cheryl La Franchi...1 Ramsey E. Wood...1 Roadrunner Angus...1 Robert A Dal Porto...1 Ryan Mc Clelland Nelson...1 Sequoia Holding...1 York Ranch LLC California angus news tee it up The California Angus Association will host its 6 th Annual California Angus Breeders Cup Golf Tourney, Oct. 5, at Pheasant Run Golf Club, Chowchilla. Check-in is at Noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The 18-hole, best ball tournament will be followed by a raffle, steak dinner and awards. The cost is $100 per person. Proceeds benefit the California Junior Angus Association Scholarship Fund. Contact event organizaer Carter Pierce to signup your team or be a sponsor, (559) As of presstime, the following have signed on as sponsors: Beverage Cart HAVE Angus and Byrd Cattle Co., LLC. Award Sponsors JMLord Incorporated, California Angus Association and Pfizer Animal Genetics. Hole Sponsors JM Lord Incorporated, Hacienda Angus, SK Ranch Cattle, UltraGro Plant Food, Sydney & Sophia Sisil, T Lazy S Cattle, Mission Angus Ranch, Dry Creek california angus Breeders cup Golf Tourney Proceeds Benefit California Juniors Raffle and Steak Dinner 6 th ANNUAL Plan to hit the links in support the junior scholarship fund. Cattle Co., Colburn Cattle Co., Mazzei Nursery, RMP Concrete, Wisecarver Farms, Toledo Ranches, O Neal Ranch, Cattlemen s Livestock Market, Western Livestock Journal, Sierra Ranches, Dry Creek Farm Management, Rocking W Ranch, Monsanto, Lone Oak Vet Clinic, Creekside Vet Clinic, Guess Cattle Co., Vintage Angus Ranch, Silveira Bros., and The Stockman s Market. For the raffle following the tournament, the following will be offering up prizes Hacienda Angus, Fresno State Agricultural Foundation, Bar R Angus, Colburn Cattle Co., Trailhead Designs, Toledo Ranches, California Cattleman, Gudel Cattle Co., Darrell and Reba Hansen, Veterinary Service, Inc., O Neal Ranch and Merck Animal Health. Those companies contributing to the tee prizes are: Hacienda Angus, Parnell Dickinson Inc., Wisecarver Farms, Pfizer Animal Genetics and Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc. Play for Cash and Prizes October 7 Friday, october 5 Pheasant Run Golf Club, Chowchilla Now Accepting Teams & Hole Sponsors Carter Pierce:

5 Have you dreamed of winning purple? 2nd Annual HAVE Angus Passion for Purple Internet Sale will feature 6 Outstanding Show Heifer Prospects by: Half-Sisters to this 2011 sale heifer sell! EXAR Totally Tuned HAVE Midland 107 H049 "Chumlee" BCC Shear Force HAVE Improvement H382 Passion for PURPLE Bidding opens Thurs., Oct. 18, & closes Sun., Oct. 21, at noon Visit or check us out on Facebook for details! Half-Sisters sell to this 2011 sale feature! Have Angus Jim, Karen & Elizabeth Vietheer (916) , (916) jimvietheer@frontiernet.net Mel Hansen (707) Darrell & Reba Hansen (707) darrellhansen1@hotmail.com Passion for Tri-T Farms/Toledo ranches Passion for PURPLE PURPLE At Silveira Bros. Partners for Performance Bull Sale, Wed., Sept. 5, in Firebaugh, Choose from 32 Long-Yearlings and Yearlings Sired by: Connealy Thunder GDAR Game Day 449 Summitcrest Complete 1P55 Sitz Upward 307R Sitz Dash R/M Ironstone 4047 SAV Bismarck 5682 Tehama 717 Band 876. For bull information, call John Toledo: Reg. No Born 1/11/11 Sire: Connealy Thunder Dam s Grandsire: Mr Wix of Mc Cumber 204 BW 76 Adj. WW 774 Adj. YW 1,355 BW +.7 WW +49 YW +95 MILK +27 SC +.30 CW +21 MARB +.34 RE +.73 $W $F $G $B Reg. No Born 1/17/11 Sire: Connealy Thunder Dam s Sire: Mytty In Focus BW 75 Adj. WW 711 Adj. YW 1,297 BW +1.2 WW +47 YW +97 MILK +28 SC CW +20 MARB +.49 RE +.41 $W $F $G $B Reg. No Born 1/17/11 Sire: GDAR Game Day 449 Dam s Sire: HA Power Alliance 1025 BW 77 Adj. WW 711 Adj. YW 1,289 BW +2.1 WW +48 YW +99 MILK +21 SC +.59 CW +23 MARB +.36 RE +.71 $W $F $G $B Reg. No Born 2/4/11 Sire: Sitz Upward 307R Dam s Sire: BC Matrix 4132 BW 76 Adj. WW 781 Adj. YW 1,253 BW +2.1 WW +59 YW +101 MILK +30 SC +.56 CW +23 MARB +.21 RE +.46 $W $F $G $B Reg. No Born 1/26/11 Sire: Summitcrest Complete 1P55 Dam s Sire: Mytty In Focus BW 77 Adj. WW 730 Adj. YW 1,308 BW +1.6 WW +54 YW +97 MILK +30 SC CW +36 MARB +.40 RE +.65 $W $F $G $B Reg. No Born 2/12/11 Sire: Sitz Dash Dam s Sire: GDAR Game Day 449 BW 77 Adj. WW 733 Adj. YW 1,250 BW +1.9 WW +51 YW +91 MILK +25 SC +.70 CW +23 MARB +.35 RE +.68 $W $F $G $B California angus news 5

6 Angus Days Join members of the California Angus Association the first weekend in December at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock for California Angus Days Looking for an Angus show heifer? Or wanting to get more involved in the California Angus Association? Join members of the California Angus Association (CAA) and California Junior Angus Association (CJAA) in Turlock, on Sat. and Sun., Dec. 1 and 2, for events, meetings, shows and the annual female sale. Make plans now to attend. Rooms are available at Candlewood Suites, Turlock, , the Holiday Inn Express, Turlock, , and Fairfield Inn and Suites, Turlock, California Angus Days The weekend begins with a meeting of the CAA Board of Directors on Dec. 1, followed by the parade of sale cattle and the 2012 California Angus Days female sale, where California Angus breeders will showcase their top show heifer prospects. The sale entry deadline is fast-approaching, so be sure to get to get your entries into sale chair J.J. Reinhardt, Sloughhouse, on time. Use the form below and make sure it is postmarked no later than Oct. 1. You must be a current California Angus Association member to participate. Dues are $40 now through Dec. 31, Dues for can be paid during the California Angus Days event. If you are a member and you can t make it to Turlock, you will be billed. The sale catalog will be posted online no later than mid-november. Copies will also be mailed. To request a copy, contact Reinhardt via at barr6925@sbcglobal.net. A social and dinner will be held that evening at the fairgrounds. A dessert auction, as well as silent and 2012 sale entry form The 2012 California Angus Days entry deadline is Monday, Oct. 1. This year s event will be held at Dec. 1, 2012, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. The 2012 California Angus Days Sale begins at 3 p.m., followed by the annual social, meeting and dinner. Entries can include haltered show heifer prospects, bred heifers, young bred cows, young cows with calves at side and steers. ALL CATTLE MUST BE HALTER BROKE. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Completed entries with payment of $100 per animal must be postmarked by October 1, Animals MUST be registered no later than October 1, A registration number is required for entry. No pending registrations will be accepted. Only steers are excluded from having a registration no. at the time of entry. 3. Photos of consignments must be submitted via no later than October 10, If you are selling a CHOICE lot, an entry form and entry fee of $100 per animal must be included for each animal. (For example, if you are selling a choice of 3 lots 3 entries and $300 need to be submitted). Mail completed entries and fees payable to the California Angus Association to: J.J. Reinhardt, CAD Sale Chair, 6925 Bisbee Dr., Sloughhouse, CA High Resolution Jpg Photos and Footnotes for Sale Cattle to: barr6925@sbcglobal.net CALIFORNIA ANGUS DAYS SALE STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, TURLOCK CA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012 OFFICIAL SALE ENTRY FORM ONE FORM PER ANIMAL CAA Member & Ranch Name Mailing Address City/State/Zip Name of Animal and Reg. No. Date of Birth and Tattoo No. Phone No. ***Cattle entered for sale MUST be free of any recognized genetic defects by the American Angus Association as of Oct. 1, Sale cattle MUST have proof of being a non-potential carrier or tested free at the time of entry into the sale. IF ENTRY IS BRED: Expected DOB of Calf and Sire: IF ENTRY IS A PAIR (Calf at Side) DOB of Calf and Reg. No: If you have any questions regarding the sale, contact any of the sale committee: J.J. Reinhardt: John Dickinson: Jim Vietheer: California angus news

7 live auctions, will be held with proceeds benefitting the event. If you are interested in donating to the cause, Carole Silveira at msn.com. The California Angus Association will also conduct its annual business meeting with CAA President John Dickinson, Sacramento, presiding. The 2012 California Angus Hall of Fame inductee will also be introduced. The late Mark Perez of Mission Angus Ranch, Crows Landing, was honored last year for his dedication to the Association and Angus youth. In addition, juniors can spend their Angus Bucks, earned throughout the year by participating in shows, events and workshops, during the event. Gift cards and prizes will be available for those completing their activity forms and turning them in at the CJAA meeting earlier in the day. If you are interested in donating, contact Kelli Toledo at A calcutta auction will also be held for sale heifers purchased by juniors in the 2012 California Angus Days Sale. On Dec. 1, juniors will showcase their purchases from the sale in the calcutta show. The California Junior Livestock Association (CJLA) sanctioned heifer show will follow the calcutta show on Dec. 2. Entry forms are posted under the SHOW AND SALE ENTRY FORMS link at www. californiaangus.com. CJLA show entry forms must be postmarked on or before Mon., Nov. 19. For more information on junior events, contact Amanda Leo at or Casey Gudel at california Angus days schedule of events PAR Annie Bred by Parnell /Rodgers, Sanger, CA This 2011 Angus Days consignment was the 2012 California State Fair Grand Champion Angus Female as well as the 2012 California Angus Days Jackpot Reserve Champion Female for Anthony Gunlund, Sanger. Congratulations to Alexius Watje, Modesto, on earning $1,000 in the $$ REWARD YOURSELF $$ junior program, sponsored by the California Angus Association. THD California angus news 7

8 The Winner s Circle Denver WNAF state RENO fair Angus enthusiasts consigned 27 bulls that brought an average of $8,606 to the 2012 National Western Angus Bull Sale, Jan. 11, in Denver, Colo.Craig and J.J. Reinhardt of Bar R Angus, Sloughhouse, consigned the grand champion bull, Bar R Brilliance 0111 (pictured below). The November 2010 son of S A V Brilliance 8077 became the high-selling lot. A & C Angus, Roosevelt, Utah, purchased the winning bull for $26,000. Junior show In the Western Regional Junior Angus Show, April 21, judge Kurt Thomas, Wolfforth, Texas, selected EXAR Forever Lady 1414 exhibited by Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, as the reserve grand champion female (below). A total of 159 entries were shown. open show Jeff Sargent, Dennison, Texas, evaluated 91 head July 18 at the 2012 California State Fair, held at Cal Expo, Sacramento. LCC Lead 0n 108 (below top) won grand champion bull for Robert Lax, Arbuckle PAR Annie (below bottom) won grand champion female for Anthony Gunlund, Sanger. In the National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show, Jan , judge Doug Worthington of Modesto, evaluted 326 head. He selected the following as division champions: EXAR Forever Lady 1414 was in the winner s circle in both shows. open show Judge Kevin Jensen, Courtland, Kan., evaluated 181 head at the 2012 Western National Angus Futurity Super Point Roll of Victory Show, Reno, Nev., April EXAR Forever Lady 1414 (pictured above), a January 2011 daughter of Dameron First Class, won grand champion female for Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla. She also exhibited Sankeys Gal 028 who won intermediate champion heifer. Junior show Intermediate Champion Heifer: Limestone Della Lass W140 (above) owned by Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla. Spring Bull Calf Champion: P T Magic Man 1410 (above) owned by Steven Pozzi, Petaluma and bred by Pheasant Trek, Wilton. Bar R 2511 Elba 0081 won reserve intermediate champion for Craig and J.J. Reinhardt of Bar R Angus, Sloughhouse, Bar R Earl Erica 0101 won reserve senior heifer calf champion. Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, took home first place in the Get-of-Sire, Junior Get-of-Sire and Produce of Dam. In addition, the senior bull calf champion with Silveiras Watchout 0514 and the reserve late junior bull calf champion with Silveiras LBSS Stylist For more show photos and complete show results, visit Silveiras Erica Diana 1330 (above left) won supreme champion female and grand champion Angus female Richard Schultz III, Riverdale, at the 2012 California State Fair Junior Angus Show, July 17, in Sacramento. Silveiras Saras Dream 1349 (above right) won reserve supreme champion female and reserve grand champion Angus female for Parkerlynn Barnes, Wheatland. Matt Claeys, West Lafayette, Ind., evaluated the 35 entries. For more show results and photos, visit NJAS IN LOUISVILLE National Junior Angus Association members exhibited 1,080 head during the 2012 National Junior Angus Show, July 15-21, in Louisville, Ky. CJAA members exhibiting cattle were: Dawson Dal Porto, Brentwood; Macy Perry, Prather; Colby Perry, Prather; Savannah Levisay, Creston; Calvin Levisay, Creston; Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla; and Manual Casillas, Lincoln, and Wyatt Colburn, Visalia. Winter Bull Calf Champion: Gambles Silveiras Hot Hand (above) from Holly Gamble, Clinton, Tenn., and Silveira Bros., Firebaugh. In the National Western Stock Show Junior Angus Show, Jan. 12, in Denver, Colo., judge Brett Barber, Channing, Texas, evaulated 192 entries, naming LVS Elba 0918 (pictured below) as the reserve grand champion female for Savannah Levisay, Creston. Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, won reserve grand champion owned female, with EXAR Forever Lady 1414 (above). Members of the California Junior Angus Association joined forces to take first place for the State Owned Best Five Head. Division Champions and Reserve Champions Macy Perry, Prather, won owned reserve late intermediate Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, exhibited the owned reserve heifer champion heifer with EXAR Erica calf champion in division 3 EXAR Winnie Calvin Levisay, Creston, exhibited the owned junior champion Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, won owned junior champion heifer in division 1 LVS Forever Lady heifer division 5 with Seldom Rest BRMF Covergirl. Wyatt Colburn, Visalia, won owned junior champion heifer in For additional show photos and results from the golf tournament and the photo contest, visit division 2 with Silveiras Saras Dream oak ridge angus CELEBRATES 100 TH ANNIVERSARY The LaFranchi family of Oak Ridge Angus, Calistoga, celebrated their 100 th anniversary in the cattle business with a celebration held at the ranch on July 7. Owners Cheryl LaFranchi and her husband Frank Mongini, DVM, welcomed family members, friends and fellow cattle producers, who joined in the celebration at the ranch. 8 California angus news

9 bull test California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), has 138 Angus bulls on test. The top 60 percent will sell Sun., Oct. 7, at the Cal Poly Beef Center, San Luis Obispo. Results from the 54 th Cal Poly Bull Test in San Luis Obispo, at its 79-day weigh period, Aug. 11, for the three Angus divisions for 65 Low-Birth Weight Angus bulls posted an Average Daily Gain (ADG) of 4.26, an Avg. Weight Per Day of Age (WDA) of 3.25 and Test Yr. Adj. Wt. Avg. of 1,208 lbs.; 28 Multi-Trait Angus Bulls posted an ADG of 4.56, Avg. WDA of 3.30 and Test Yr. Adj. Wt. of 1,217 lbs.; and 45 Angus Bulls (growth) posted an ADG of 4.23, Avg. WDA of 3.32 and Test Yr. Adj. Wt. of 1,217 lbs. The top three performing bulls in each division were: Low-Birth Angus: 1) Diablo Valley Angus, Byron, ID 12 by S A V Final Answer 0035 with a Test Index of and ADG of ) Teixiera Cattle Co., Pismo Beach, with ID 46 by Ankonian Adam 8288 with a Test Index of and ADG of ) Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, with ID 175 by S A V Final Answer 0035 with a Test Index of and ADG of Multi-Trait Angus: 1) Gudel Cattle Co., Wilton, with ID 70 by Connealy Final Product with a Test Index of and ADG of ) Furtado Angus, Turlock, with ID 169 by TC Rito 416 with a Test Index of and ADG of ) J/V Angus, Winters, with ID 54 by Bear Mtn Owyhee 5012, with a Test Index of and ADG of Angus (Growth): 1) Flyin M Cattle Co., Tracy, with ID 28 by G A R Concrete with a Test Index and ADG of ) C2-IT Cattle Co., Brentwood, with ID 34 by G A R New Design 5050 with a Test Index of and ADG of ) J/V Angus, Winters, with ID 53 by Werner War Party 2417 with a Test Index of and ADG of California Angus breeders with bulls on test for 56 th Annual Cal Poly Bull Test are: Hester Ranch, Stonyford; Amador Angus, Modesto; Valley Of The Moon Livestock, Sonoma; Borges Angus Ranch, Byron; Borges Cattle, Byron, Wine Glass Cattle, Napa; Rollingwood Ranch, Potter Valley; CK Angus, Potter Valley; Hawks Valley Ranch, Templeton; Flying C Cattle Co., La Grange; Century Farm Black Angus LLC, Livermore; C2-IT Cattle Company, Brentwood; Fouts Angus, Cooperopolis; Futado Angus, Turlock; Gudel Cattle Co., Wilton; Westwind Ranch Angus, Marysville; Sudden & Hollister Cattle Co., Lompoc; K Bar 6 Angus, San Luis Obispo; Diablo Valley Angus, Byron; Medeiros Angus Farm, Paso Robles; Flyin M Cattle Co., Tracy; Circle 7 Angus Ranch, San Luis Obispo; Oak River Ranch, Paso Robles; Yolo Land and Cattle Co., Woodland; Teixeira Cattle Co., Pismo Beach; Red River Farms, Blythe; Rocky Creek Cattle Ranch, Arroyo Grande; J/V Angus, Winters; and Actis Ranch, Tollhouse. The top 60 percent of Angus bulls in each division will sell Sun., Oct. 7, at the Cal Poly Beef Center, San Luis Obispo. Visit for final weigh results or to download a sale book. On Sat., Oct. 6, Cal Poly Professors Mike and Wendy Hall, San Luis Obispo, will be among those honored during Cal Poly s Animal Science Reunion at the Animal Nutrition Center on campus. Festivities will include student-led facility tours at 1 p.m., a social at 4 p.m., and dinner at 6 p.m., followed by retiree presentations, entertainment and a silent auction. Purchase tickets at animalscience.calpoly.edu. 56 th Annual Cal Poly Bull Test Sale Sunday, October 7 Cal Poly Beef Center, 1 p.m. Where Only the Best Pass the Test 138 Angus Yearling Bulls on Test in these 3 divisions: 65 Low-Birth Weight 28 Multi-Trait 45 growth The top 60% of the bulls on test sell at 1 p.m. Come early and enjoy the trade show on sunday! All Angus bulls have Genomic Enhanced EPDs. Offering free transporation to central locations in California and surrounding states. Track bull test consignments online Old Legacies Meet New Frontiers at cal poly, SAN LUIS OBISPO Join us for the Cal Poly Animal Science Reunion and Open House of the new Animal Science facilities SATurday, OCTOBER 6 Tour of Facilities 1 to 4 p.m. Social 4 to 6 p.m.. Dinner 6 p.m. EVENTS details or to purchase tickets: California angus news 9

10 Weddings, Babies & remembrances wedding bells June 9... Ryan Nelson & Hailey Upton, Herald June Mike Gonsalves & Stacy Campbell, Modesto new arrivals March 2... Sterling Joy Ipsen to Logan & Stevie, Elk Grove March Adalyn Marie Veenendaal to Eddie & Jessica, Hanford April Jhett Ryan Nelson to Ryan & Hailey, Herald May Shad Tripp Lawrence to Shad & Kristina, Elderwood May Marydith Jean Fischer to Joe & Abbee, Auburn August 3...Rhett Thomas Schmdit to Justin & Shelley, Stevinson in passing March Dominic Nick Cozzitorto, Gustine, 78 March Mark Perez Sr., Crows Landing, 58 May Deborah Debbie Parreira, Los Banos, 54 June 9... Gary Stoller, Caldwell, Idaho, 65 June Robert Bob Bergman, Sonoma, 77 For details on the wedding nuptials, new arrivals and obituaries list above, visit about the CAA PRESIDENT John Dickinson, Sacramento, (916) VICE PRESIDENT Darrell Hansen, Sacramento, (707) SECRETARY J.J. Reinhardt, Sloughhouse, (916) TREASURER Betsy Cardoza, O'Neals, (559) BOARD MEMBERS Jake Parnell, West Sacramento, (916) Bill Traylor, Winters, (530) Carole Silveira, Firebaugh, (559) Amanda Schnoor, Chowchilla, (559) Doug Wisecarver, Hanford, (559) Brad Worthington, Modesto, (209) Ty Byrd, Red Bluff, (530) Matt Avila, Visalia, (559) John Teixeira, Pismo Beach, (805) ACTIVE PAST PRESIDENTS Kris Gudel, Wilton, (916) J.J. Reinhardt, Sloughhouse, (916) Carter Pierce, Selma, (559) Jim Vietheer, Wilton, (916) Joel Judge, San Luis Obispo, (805) Allison Blanchard, Firebaugh, (559) Abbie Nelson, Wilton, (916) JUNIOR ANGUS ADVISORS Amanda Leo, Snelling, (209) Casey Gudel, Wilton, (530) AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL MANAGER Kurt Kangas, Bakersfield, (661) American Angus Association Director Darrell Silveira, Firebaugh, (559) Mailing address Betsy Cardoza, P.O. Box 40, O Neals, CA WEB Site About this Newsletter... The California Angus Association (CAA) would like to extend a thank you to the following for contributing editorial and/or photos to this newsletter: Louise Harris, the American Angus Association, Show Photo by Katina, Photos by Tracy, John Dickinson, Oak Ridge Angus, Matt Macfarlane and Kelli Toledo. Newsletter development, design and production by Kelli Toledo of Trailhead Designs, Visalia, on behalf of the CAA. The CAA and its officers, board members and editor assume no responsibility for errors or omissions appearing within. No photos or materials appearing within may be reproduced without permission from the CAA. 10 California angus news hall of fame inductee The late Mark Perez Sr. of Mission Angus Ranch, Crows Landing, was inducted in the California Angus Hall of Fame during the 2011 California Angus Days annual meeting and dinner, Dec. 3, in Turlock. Perez served on the California Angus Association (CAA) Board of directors from , having served two years as vice president. He gave tirelessly to the Association and Angus youth throughout contributions to numerous shows, sales and events. He was also instrumental in the foundation to what developed into CAA s $$Reward Yourself Program$$. Perez has been involved in the family farming business since he graduated from college. He started in the cattle business in 1993, where he bred numerous junior show champions and herd bulls. He passed away March 24, at the age of 58. He leaves behind his children, Mark Perez Jr. and Ashley Edwards, as well as his father Thomas Perez and sister Tina Phillips. website gets a new look The California Angus Association is working to provide members with the most up-to-date information on its revamped website. Visit for show and sale entries, open and junior show results, sale reports, special event coverage, expanded newsletter coverage, sponsor information and more. Limited space is available for member advertisements on the homepage (shown across the bottom at right) for $90 per month, or buy three months for $220 and save $50. You can link your ranch or business advertisement to your homepage, sale book or event flier. State preview results The 2012 California Junior Angus Preview Show was held May 26 and 27, in Turlock. Shane Bidwell, Fort Collins, Colo., evaulated the 42 head shown in the annual event. The overall champions are pictured at left.showmanship winners are pictured on the facing page. The 2012 California Junior Angus Association officer team is: Macy Perry, Prather, president; Regina Pozzi, Petaluma, vice president; Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, secretary; Colby Perry, Prather, treasurer; Tyler Coleman, Modesto, and Rex Roseman, Loomis, historians; and Steven Pozzi, Petaluma, reporter. Regina Pozzi was selected as the 2012 California Angus Queen. Macy Perry will serve as the Senior Califronia Angus Princess, and Kathryn Coleman, Modesto, was named as the Junior California Angus Princess. For more show champions and event highlights, visit Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull: Silveiras Style EMC 3311 exhibited by Manuel Casillas, Lincoln Grand Champion Owned Female: Silveiras Saras Dream 1339 exhibited by Wyatt Colburn, Visalia Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female: DC 0240 Lucy 018 exhibited by Macy Perry, Prather California Angus Days Champion Jackpot Female: LCC Annie 114 exhibited by Tyler, Taskas, Martinez 2012 CAA SPONSORS JMLord incorporated sponsors Cargill Animal Nutrition Pfizer Animal Genetics Fresno Madera Farm Credit Cattlemen s Livestock Market JMLord incorpored Precision Embryonics Randy Perry, Ph.D. (left) and John Dickinson (right) inducted the late Mark Perez of Mission Angus Ranch into the California Angus Hall of Fame, Dec. 3, during California Angus Days. California Angus Association California Angus Breeders Cup Golf Tournament JOIN IN THE FUN! Check Us Out On California Angus Breeders bull sale California Angus Membership Roster 2012 California Jr. Angus Membership Roster California Angus & Jr. Angus Members In The News Read The Latest California Angus News California Angus Show, Sale & Event Entry Forms 2012 Bull and Female Sale Calendar & Results 2012 Open and Junior Show Results California Angus Days sale and show

11 Newsmakers Throughout 2012, the following California Angus breeders have been making headlines at the state, regional and national levels. If you have news to include in the next issue, send it to have angus takes red bluff angus title HAVE Angus, Wilton, exhibited the champion haltered Angus bull and 2012 Red Bluff Bull Sale lead-off bull in Red Bluff this past Jan. The bull (pictured below), HAVE Lookout by B C Lookout 7024, sold for $6,700 to Rodney Busk, Montague. For winning the Angus haltered division, the Vietheers and Hansens of HAVE Angus received a 1,000 cash award, sponsored by Orland Livestock Commission Yard, Orland. Schnoor takes title at Southern national Gambles Hailstorm (pictured below) won grand champion bull at the 2012 Southern National Angus Show, June 9, in Perry, Ga., for Holly Gamble, Clinton, Tenn., and Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla. John McCurry, Burrton, Kan., evaluated the 82 entries. sonoma county fair angus show results At the 2012 Sonoma County Fair in July, HAVE Angus, Wilton, exhibited the supreme champion female and grand champion Angus female with HAVE Jewel (pictured below). Rex Roseman, Loomix, exhibited the reserve grand champion female, HAVE Forever Lady Roadrunner Angus, Turlock, exhibited the grand champion Angus bull with Roadrunner Frontline HAVE Lightning , exhibited by HAVE Angus, took reserve champion Angus bull honors. The grand champion cow-calf, EV Annie , was exhibited by Elizabeth Vietheer, Wilton.HAVE Angus exhibited the reserve champion cow-calf with Bear Mtn BF Blackbird 706. Matt Macfarlane fort worth winners Angus enthusiasts led 119 entries at the 2012 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show s Roll of Victory Angus Show, Jan. 28, in Fort Worth, Texas. Dan Moser, Westmoreland, Kan., evaluated the entries. Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer went to Sankeys Gal 028, exhibited by Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla. Silveiras Watchout 0514 took Senior Bull Calf Champion honors for Silveira Bros., Firebaugh. Blanchard named herdsman of the year In April, Garrett Blanchard (below, far left) of Silveira Bros., Firebaugh, received the 2012 Western National Angus Futurity Super Point Roll of Victory Show Herdsman of the Year award in Reno, Nev. Pictured below making the buckle presentation in memory of their mother and grandmother Cookie Traynham, are Buckley, Madison and Ashley Cox of Traynham Ranches, Eagle Point, Ore., and Western States Angus Association President Dick Hubman, Medford, Ore. Atlantic national champions for Levisay Cherry Knoll Primrose 018 won owned junior champion heifer at the 2012 Atlantic National Regional Preview Junior Angus Show, May 26, in Timonium, Md., for Savannah Levisay, Creston. Levisay also exhibited the owned reserve summer champion with Cherry Knoll Rosebud Cherry Knoll Rosebud 1180 was also the owned reserve summer champion at the 2012 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show held May 27. A total of 179 entries were evaluated in the open show by judge Scott Buchanan of Aldie, Va. SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS at state preview show These California Junior Angus Association (CJAA) members (pictured below) won their divisions in showmanship at the 2012 California Junior Angus Association Preview Show, May 30, in Turlock. Pictured (L to R) are: Manuel Casillas, Lincoln, senior champion; Steven Pozzi, Petaluma, intermediate champion; and Rex Roseman, Loomis, junior champion. Californians attend beef Leaders Institute California Angus breeders Mercedes Danekas (at right), Pheasant Trek, Wilton, and David Holden, Westwind Ranch Angus, Marysville, represented California at the 2012 Beef Leaders Institute, June in Saint Joseph, Mo. Vintage angus ranch owners honored Jim and Sue Coleman (pictured below) of Vintage Angus Ranch, Modesto, are dedicated to seeing the Angus breed grow. This dedication can be seen through their generous support of Angus youth and the Angus Foundation over the past several decades. In addition to hosting fundraising events, the Colemans have shown dedication to the breed by attending numerous other fundraising occasions throughout the years. The National Junior Angus Association inducted the couple into the Honorary Angus Foundation, July 20, during the 2012 National Junior Angus Show, Louisville, Ky. Cjaa members attend 2012 LEAD CONFERENCE CJAA members from throughout the state represented California at the 2012 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 2-5, in Fort Collins, Colo. CJAA members (pictured below) attending the conference were: Front row (L to R): Savannah Levisay, Creston, and Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla. Back row (L to R): Emily Piland, Rescue; Manuel Casillas, Lincoln; and Macy Perry, Prather. california juniors competitive in oregon A number of CJAA members exhibited cattle at the Oregon State Fair Junior Angus Show, Aug. 24, in Salem, Ore. Shayne Myers, Colusa, took reserve grand champion female honors with Silveiras Erica Diana The grand champion cow-calf title went to HAVE Edella , exhibited by Rex Roseman, Loomis. Elizabeth Vietheer, Wilton, took reserve champion cow-calf title with EV Annie Oregon state rov angus show results Scott Bush of Britton, S.D, evaluated 119 head in the Oregon State Fair Roll of Victory Angus Show, Aug. 26, in Salem, Ore. The grand champion female (pictured below) was Silveiras Erica Diana 1330, exhibited by R. David Schultz III, Riverdale. Reserve grand champion bull honors went to Silveiras Watch Out 0514, exhibited by Silveira Bros., Firebaugh. California angus news 11

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