Miniature Hereford. Summer 2016 Issue 25

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1 Miniature Hereford News Summer 2016 Issue 25

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3 4 6 In This Issue Summer 2016 When to Cull Your Herd Read up on tips and hints concerning when you should cull older cows. MHBA Officers See who was newly elected into MHBA and MHYA offices. In Every Issue... 1 President s Perspective 3 Board of Directors 3 Regional Directors 3 Membership Application 8 Miniature Hereford Youth Foundation 10 Upcoming Events 14 Show Results 19 Classifieds, Etc. 20 Regional Reports On the Cover Just hanging out. Photo courtesy of Tracy Kelliher, Kearney, NE Current Advertising Rates Card Size: $192/year or $60/issue 1/4 Page: $336/year or $105/issue 1/2 Page: $528/year or $165/issue Full Page: $960/year or $300/issue Back Inside Cover: $500/issue Classified Ad: $6 for first 20 words; 30 cents per word thereafter *1 Year = 4 Issues President s Perspective Hello MHBA Members & Welcome New Members! Another wet spring for us in Colorado with pastures as green as we have ever seen. We hope they stay this way through the summer and that the fire danger remains low. Hope all of you had a successful spring calving season and are looking forward to summer. Thanks to everyone for your participation in the recent MHBA & MHYF election. Thanks for taking the time to submit your nominees and mailing in your ballot. I want to congratulate our newly elected Officers and Regional Directors. On behalf of myself & the Association I want to thank Fran MacKenzie, Cynthia DuVal & Jami Mattson. These ladies have been dedicated to the association since it was founded. Their time and diligence is greatly appreciated and I know that they will continue to work & support the association to maintain the growth and success. Congratulations to all of our junior members & their families who attended the Junior National Miniature Hereford Expo in Des Moines Iowa. Thanks to our Junior National Show Superintendents, Shelley White & Heath Stehr, for their time and planning to make this a special event for everyone. Please plan to attend in What a great way to visit new places and show your cattle. As the 2016 summer show season gears up please check the upcoming event listings in this magazine & the MHBA website for entry deadlines and show dates. There are new shows each year so don t miss any that may be coming near you. It s not too soon to submit your photos and information for the 2018 MHYF calendar. This is a perfect opportunity to advertise your cattle and is a great way to support the MHYF. Cynthia Duval does an outstanding job with designing these calenders please contact her for further information. As always, please contact any member of the Executive Board or your Regional Director for any questions, ideas or concerns. Have a great summer- hope to see you in the show barn! Thank you for your support Justin Grady, MHBA President **NEW** Magazine Deadlines Winter Issue: December 1 Spring Issue: March 1 Summer Issue: June 1 Fall Issue: September 1 To place your ad or to get ad specs, contact: Tami with Branded Designs at brandeddesigns@yahoo.com. Ask how to advertise on the MHBA website! Hereford.org Summer

4 2 Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

5 Meet your leadership... Board of Directors President Justin Grady 303/ Vice President Pat Wendling 316/ Treasurer Craig De Haan 712/ Secretary Charlotte Williams 970/ Regional Directors Region 1 Bill Moreton Leighton, PA CT, DC, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV 610/ bill@springmountainfarms.com Region 2 Vacant Region 3 Ben Lisby Bloomington, IN IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI 812/ creamandcrimsoncattle@yahoo.com Region 4 Julie Sandstrom Huntsville, AR AL, AR, LA, MS, MO, TN 479/ julieasandstrom@gmail.com Region 9 Bart Kendell Uintah, UT AZ, CA, NV, UT 801/ double_bar_k@msn.com Region 5 Brent White Blakesburg, IA IA, MN, ND, NE, SD 641/ shelleymckeeverwhite@yahoo.com Region 6 Jeff Fulgham Brownsboro, TX KS, OK, TX 903/ j_fulgham@hotmail.com Region 7 Joe Bottini Pueblo, CO CO, MT, NM, WY 719/ joebottini@msn.com Region 8 Jerry DuVal Silverton, OR ID, OR, WA 503/ duvalacj@msn.com Membership Application Family Membership allows all family members to show at MHBA shows. Includes one vote in MHBA elections and one magazine subscription. Please list all family members names (including juniors, ages 3-22). Junior Membership ages Allows juniors to show in MHBA junior and open classes. This membership carries no vote and no magazine subscription. Name(s): Junior(s): Birth Date(s): Ranch Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell: Website: Send your membership dues, payable to the MHBA to: MHBA Treasurer, Craig DeHaan 804 2nd St. SE Orange City, IA or pay online at: Annual Membership Dues: p U.S. Family Membership: $75 p Canadian Membership: $80 p All Other Countries: $85 p Junior Membership (per junior): $15 Memberships run calendar year, with dues payable Jan. 1 of each year. New memberships joining between October 1 and December 31 will receive a lengthened membership term through the next full calendar year. The undersigned hereby applies for membership in the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association (MHBA), a non-profit corporation, and in consideration of acceptance, agrees to conform to and abide by the By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Association and Amendments or Modifications thereto which may, from time to time, be adopted. By submitting this application for membership, applicant irrevocably waives any claim against and grants an absolute release to the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association and member, employee, or agent of the Association, for any act or omission in connection with the Association, including but not limited to, any enforcement of the Rules and Regulations presently in effect or hereafter adopted by the Association. Hereford.org Summer

6 Let s give her one more year... When to cull cattle in your herd Written By Kaitlyn Johnson When looking over our cattle from year to year there comes a time when a decision must be made about the fate of a brood cow, stimulating this decision is the need to maximize productivity and profitability. Every producer is guilty of let s give her one more year especially in years when forage and hay is abundant. As many are finishing up the spring calving season it is an opportune time to be considering which cows to cull. Pregnancy rate is a very important factor to consider when making culling decisions and animals with low performance rates or found open should move to the top of the culling list. If she doesn t have a calf she is not paying her production cost. Pregnancy rate is the most know factor that is considered, there are however some other factors that should be considered as well; they are aging, udder scoring, body condition scoring (BCS), disposition, eyes, and structure. Aging your cattle can allow better record keeping for your herd as well as influence your decision to cull. As a cow ages you should look at her teeth to see the wear on the teeth and how many she has left, cattle need teeth to graze and eat efficiently. Also, younger cows in the herd should be genetically superior to the older cows. Cattle with broken mouths or badly worn teeth or are young but not superior, should be culled. Udder condition of cows is not only linked to milk production, which affects calf performance, but the udders physical structure can impede the calf s access to milk which can lead to decreased growth despite adequate milk. The following udder scoring system uses a scale of 1-9, with 1 being the poor classification and 9 being the superior classification. For example a 9 or 7 requires no intervention and daughters of these cows should be given preference as replacements. The 1 s should be culled and their daughters should be avoided as replacements. The 3 s should be culled as economic conditions allow. Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is a useful management tool for distinguishing differences in nutritional needs for the cows in the herd. BCS range from 1 to 9, with a score of 1 being extremely thin and 9 being very obese. Cows should have a BCS of 5 to 7 at calving and a 5-6 at breeding.fat slaughter cows have more trim and wastage when harvested and thin cows will bruise more easily. Cattle that are not at these optimal ranges are using more resources than the 5-7 cattle and therefore costing more money which eats into the profitability of the operation. To me the second most important trait to consider when culling is disposition. It might have been fun to run and jump over/under fences when we were younger but as we begin to slow down this is not the case. One cow with a bad attitude can ruin the dynamic of the entire herd and cause many safety issues. This trait can also be passed on to their offspring and disposition problems can cause a decrease in reproduction rates as well as other performance characteristics, all of which decreases profitability and safety. One method in which this trait can be measured is by using a chute score. These scores are determined while the animals are in the chute and when they exit the chute. Cattle with a high score should be culled as they pose safety concerns for both animal and handler. A table for the chute score chart can be found here at the end of the article. 4 Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

7 Monitoring the eyes of beef cattle on a routine basis is important. Repeated examinations allow the producer to become familiar with the normal appearance of the eye which makes spotting problems much easier. Lacking good eye sight can lead to production decreases as well as safety concerns. Last but not least in importance is the structure of the cattle. The two most common types of lameness are arthritic joints and foot and hoof problems. Excess hoof growth can lead to curling toes and eventual misalignment of the feet and leg bones. Lame cows can create problems when they enter the marketing chain and return fewer dollars to the producer. Down cattle are no longer allowed to be marketed or slaughtered, they must be mobile. Keep this in mind when culling based on structure, the cow must be able to get on and off the trailer several times before it reaches its final destination. If this cannot be done it can create major problems in the system and should not be marketed. could be your profit for the year. Some of these factors can also be applied to the bulls in your herd, the health and mobility of the bull can have a large impact on the profitability and productivity of your operation. Cattle Chute Score: Score 1 Docile. Mild disposition. Gentle and easily handled. Stands and moves slowly during processing. Undisturbed, settled, somewhat dull. Does not pull on headgate when in chute. Exits chute calmly. Score 2 Restless. Quieter than average, but may be stubborn during processing. May try to back out of chute or pull back on headgate. Exits chute promptly. Score 3 Nervous. Typical temperament is manageable, but nervous and impatient. A moderate amount of struggling, movement and tail flicking. Repeated pushing and pulling on headgate. Exits chute briskly. Score 4 Flighty (Wild). Jumpy and out of control, quivers and struggles violently. May bellow and froth at the mouth. Continuous tail flicking. Score 5 Aggressive. May be similar to Score 4, but with added aggressive behavior, fearfulness, extreme agitation and continuous movement. Score 6 Very Aggressive. Extremely aggressive temperament. Thrashes about or attacks. Cattle with Chute Score of 5 and 6 should be culled. It is key to have a well rounded approach to culling cattle, not just if she has a live calf each season. Safety, productivity, and profitability can all be affected by using this approach in culling decisions. If you give her one more year she may not make it on and off the trailer and you have just lost the sale of that slaughter cow, which Source: Chute Side Quality, Defect and Culling Guide- Beef Checkoff Program. For more information on Cattle Culling please contact Kaitlyn M Cranford- Livestock Agent at kaitlyn_cranford@ncsu. edu or WRITTEN BY: Kaitlyn JohnsonExtension Agent, Agriculture - Livestock/ Field CropsMoore County, North Carolina Hereford.org Summer

8 The following are the results of the 2016 Miniature Hereford Breeders Association and Miniature Hereford Youth foundation elections. Congratulations to our newest officers: MHBA Vice-President Pat Wendling MHBA Treasurer Craig De Haan MHBA Regional Director, Region 1 Bill Moreton MHBA Regional Director, Region 4 Julie Sandstrom MHBA Regional Director, Region 7 Joe Bottini MHYF Vice-President Shelley White MHYF Director of Scholarships Terrie Potter Thank you to everyone who ran for office and to those of you who will be leaving the board. The membership of MHBA appreciates your effort and work for our organization and wishes you well in the future! A copy of the Independent Account s Report is available upon request. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. 6 Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

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10 Daydree Drops MHYF President Shelley White-Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords MHYF Vice President June Roberts MHYF Treasurer Terrie Potter-Silver Peaks Farm Director of Scholarships Pat Underhill MHYF Director of Grants Peg Aldridge-7 Ranch Committee Member Alta Bennett-D&A Miniature Herefords Committee Member Beatrice Jensen-Livin Dream Ranch Committee Member Nan Taylor-Shadow Mountain Cattle Committee Member The Miniature Hereford youth Foundation was established to promote youth involvement in the breeding, management, showing, and marketing of Miniature Hereford Cattle through developing leadership skills, and educational programs, encouraging personal growth, as well as providing a pathway towards attaining grants to continue to promote Miniature Herford breeding programs and awarding scholarships. Director of Scholarships Report I d like to do a quick introduction. I m Terrie Potter - Silver Peaks Farm, Silverton Or. I m excited to be the new Director of Scholarships. I ve been a part of the Scholarship committee for the past few years. I m working to select new committee members and hope to have all the positions filled soon. For our Scholarship award winners, the 2016 Scholarship checks will be sent late summer. We still have calendars available for purchase! The cost is $10 plus $3 shipping for each calendar. If you order ten or more calendars, the shipping will be free. Sale of these calendars go directly to the scholarship fund to assist MHBA youth in furthering their education. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at tlpotter67@gmail.com. 8 Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

11 welcome and thank you! Welcome, Shelley White, vice-president and Terri Potter, director of Scholarships. I am looking very much forward to working with both of these women as we continue to improve and grow the Youth Foundation. A huge thank you as well to Jami Mattson and Cynthia DuVal for all that they have done for the Foundation! Their service is very much appreciated and I hope that they still continue to contribute to the Foundation in other ways. Several have asked lately about the current requirements for obtaining a grant from the Youth Foundation. Please see the current guidelines below. If you need more information please contact Pat Underhill, director of grants or myself. GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION GRANTS Show managers please take note, if you are going to apply for funds from the Foundation, we need your request three months prior to the show! 1. Show Managers / Superintendents are required to request funds for their Junior / Pre-Junior shows no less than three months prior to the show date. 2. The maximum amount to be awarded from Foundation Funds is $ per show. 3. Donations made to the Foundation that are designated to a specific show will be credited to that show and paid out to the Show Manager or designated person, or used to pay submitted invoices. 4. Shows having designated support will be less likely to need or qualify for Foundation funds. 5. The Miniature Hereford Junior National Expo, our one sponsored show, is excluded from the $500 cap. 6. Funds approved will be paid out upon presentation of invoices for expenses for the show. Have a great summer! See you soon, Daydree Hereford.org Summer

12 Upcoming Events Ohio State Fair Columbus, OH August 1-2, 2016 Entry Deadline: June 20th Check In: August 1st 2:00 pm Open Show: August 2nd 11:30 am Information: ohiostatefair.com/livestock and look under the beef open show Iowa State Fair Des Moines, IA August 18-21, 2016 Entry Deadline: July 1 (Enter Online or postmarked on or before July 1) Late Entries: July 2-8 (Late fee of $10/head) No entry after July 8! Arrival: August 18 12:01 a.m. All In: August 18 12:00 p.m. (noon) ***Note this is now an MHBA show, so membership in MHBA is required. Weigh In: August 18 2:00 p.m. (approximately) Youth Show: August 18 6:00 p.m. (No-fit show) ***Separate entry form for youth show contact Paula Kath (Info Below) ***Youth show only participants: you must reserve and pay for stall space through Iowa State Fair Open Show: August 19 1:00 p.m. Release: August 21 3:00 p.m. All Out: August 21 8:00 p.m. Hotel Information: Quality Inn and Suites Event Center 929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA Rooms blocked under Miniature Hereford (MHBA) from Wed Aug 17th to Sun Aug 21st. Information: Superintendent: Craig De Haan, Orange City (712) craigd@ambankiowa.com Youth Show Superintendent: Paula Kath (507) Kathfamilyfarm@hotmail.com Nebraska State Fair Grand Island, NE August 29-September 1, 2016 Entry Deadline: August 10 Arrival: August 29 1:00 p.m. (To Tie-Outs In Barn after 4:00 p.m.) Check In/Process: August 30 8:00 am to Noon Show: August 31 3:00 p.m. (follow Charolais) Begin Release: September 1 5:00 p.m. All Out: September 1 Midnight Information: Superintendent: Justin Grady jbarwcattleco@aol.com (303) PNW Regional Show Salem, OR September 2-5, 2016 Entry Deadline: August 1 Move In: Sept. 2 by 5 PM Weight/Measure: Sept. 3 8 AM Breeders Dinner: Sept. 3 TBD Open Show: Sept AM Junior Show: Sept AM Jr. Showmanship: Sept. 5 following Junior Show Release: Sept. 5 Superintendent: Cynthia DuVal New Mexico State Fair Albuquerque, NM September 9-11, 2016 Entries close: August 1, 2016 Entry may be made online or mailed on forms available from the NM State Fair. Entry fee of $20.00 for each class (plus late fees if applicable) must accompany the entry. Parking permit and Exhibitor Pass fees must also accompany the entry (see Open Live stock General Rules pg 4). Arrival: September 9 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Show: September 11 11:00 am Beef Barn Release: Conclusion of show Information: 10 Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

13 Utah State Fair Salt Lake City, UT September 11-14, 2016 Entry Deadline: August 26 Check in: Sept to 10 am Show: Sept :30 am Release: Sept pm Information: Superintendent: If you plan to attend, please contact Julie and Bart Kendell at double_bar_k@msn. com or West Texas Fair & Rodeo Abilene, TX September 13-14, 2016 Entry Fee: $20 per entry Entry deadline: August 15 Late Entry deadline: August 22 Late Entry Fee: Includes $20 entry fee plus a $25 late entry fee for a total entry fee of $45 per entry. Stall Request Deadline: August 15 Arrival Date: September 13th Arrival Time: 9:00 am 2:00 pm Participation in the open livestock division is open to anyone in the world unless otherwise stated. All animals entered singular or in groups, must be the legal property of the exhibitor. All entries must be made in the name of the owner/exhibitor. Firms and partnerships entering animals for competition must be in legal existence at the time of making entry, and in all cases must be bona fide. Exhibitors must have owned all animals entered at least 30 days prior to the date of exhibition. As long as the exhibitor is able to show the animal on their own, without help from friends or family, they may show regardless of age. No open exhibitor will be allowed to show more than two animals in an individual class unless otherwise announced in writing. Entries must be submitted ONLINE by the exhibitor. Information: Superintendent: Dolores Jenkins Spokane Interstate Fair Spokane Valley, WA September 14-18, 2016 Entry Deadline: August 9 Move In: Sept. 14 Move Out: Sept. 18 Information: Superintendent: Cynthia DuVal duvalfarms@gmail.com Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Amarillo, TX September 17-19, 2016 **ENTRY DEADLINE AUGUST 15TH** **NOTE THE SHOW WILL BE ON MONDAY THIS YEAR INSTEAD OF SUNDAY!!* Begin Arrival: September 17 8 a.m. In Place/Weigh & Measure/Check In: September 17 1 p.m. Show: September 19 2 p.m. All Out: September p.m. There will be Pre-Junior (ages 3-7), Junior (ages 8-12), and Senior (ages 13-18) Showmanship classes with participation prizes and buckles awarded. There will also be Pre-Junior (ages 3-7) and Junior (ages 8-18) Shows in addition to the regular Open Show. Rooms: Ashmore Inn and Suites 2301 Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX Low rate per night for a regular double with 2 queen beds or a king with a fold out sofa or low rate per night for a studio double with 2 queen beds (ask for the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association group rate) prior to September 1. Information: Superintendent: Charlotte Williams cawmomcow@hotmail.com Upcoming Events Hereford.org Summer

14 Upcoming Events Oklahoma State Fair Oklahoma City, OK September 20-23, 2016 Entry Deadline: August 15 May start arriving: September 20 7:00 AM In Place: September 22 2:00 PM Check in: September p.m. Show: September 23 Release: After Open Miniature Hereford Show Information: Hotel: Saddleback Inn (Best Western Plus) 4300 SW 3rd St., Oklahoma City, OK Vanessa Davis, Business Manager Superintendent: Melvin Graham Tulsa State Fair Tulsa, OK September 29- October 2, 2016 Entry Deadline: August 31, Entries must be submitted online at Pre-Junior Show Arrival: October 3 8:00 a.m. In Place: October 3 4:00 p.m. Show: October 4 9:00 a.m. Release: October 4 upon conclusion of the show Open Show Arrival: September 28 8:00 am In Place: September 29 12:00 noon Show: September 30 immediately following the Lowline show Release: October 1 All Out: October 2 Must be out by 10:00 pm Superintendent: Kara Eschbach ext.2012 kara@tulsastatefair.com North Carolina State Fair Raleigh, NC October 17-19, 2016 Fifth Annual Miniature Hereford Show! Entry Fees: $5.00 per animal Free parking, free entry to the fair each day for four days. Entries are online at ncstatefair.org Superintendent: John Cooper, Spring Trail Ranch, American Royal Kansas City, MO October 20-23, 2016 **NEW THIS YEAR JUNIOR HEIFER SHOW** Entries Due: September 10 Arrival: October 20 8 a.m. Show: October 23 8 a.m. (Junior show followed by open show) Release: Following Show Information: Superintendent: Justin Grady jbarwcattleco@aol.com (303) Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Billings, MT October 15-17, 2016 Entries Due: September 7 Move In: October 15 Processing: October 16 10am-noon Show: October 17 11AM Junior Show: to follow open show Release: October 17 after show Information: Superintendent: Jerry DuVal duvalfarms@gmail.com Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

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16 Show results Ohio Beef Expo Marysville, OH March 18, 2016 Champion Fall & Winter Junior Heifer Calf BAT BETTS Fordyce Farms Res. Champion Fall & Winter Junior Heifer Calf SMF Miss Sharon Rachel Bryan Champion Summer Junior Heifer Calf IVY MS SUNFLOWER HJF Horse Hay Cattle Co. Res. Champion Summer Junior Heifer Calf C&C s DOLL AVERY Cream & Crimson Cattle Co. Champion Spring Junior Heifer Calf TAC SIX QUEEN BJ H1 4 Wiley Farm Res. Champion Spring Junior Heifer Calf PB SHF KIELS DOT ET Sandy Hills Farm Champion Fall & Winter Intermediate Heifer 4 WILEY RAIN QUARTZ 4 Wiley Farm Res. Champion Fall & Winter Intermediate Heifer MLU HOLLY Ulrich s Miniature Herefords Champion Summer Intermediate Heifer C&C s GYPSY RAIN YALE Cream & Crimson Cattle Co. Res. Champion Summer Intermediate Heifer GMH BETTY LOU Grudosky Miniature Herefords Champion Spring Senior Heifer 22 FLASH S LIL MISTI RFD Miniature Herefords RESERVE CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER KLD LEO 503C Franklin Kinney (pictured above) Champion Fall & Winter Junior Bull Calf PB SULTAN Sandy Hills Farm Res. Champion Fall & Winter Junior Bull Calf RFD STARS AND STRIKES ET RFD Miniature Herefords Champion Summer Junior Bull Calf MLU CASE Ulrich s Miniature Herefords Res. Champion Summer Junior Bull Calf EZ LIL MISTER CHEWBACCA EZ Farms Champion Spring Junior Bull Calf PB SHF CHUBB ET River Ridge Mini Herefords Res. Champion Spring Junior Bull Calf TNT CLOE s MR. OESCH TNT Cattle Champion Fall & Winter Intermediate Bull MHM KILROY McDonald s Miniature Herefords Champion Summer Intermediate Bull RR TANK River Ridge Mini Herefords Res. Champion Summer Intermediate Bull RR BULLET River Ridge Mini Herefords GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE 22 FLASH S LIL MISTI RFD Miniature Herefords (pictured above) GRAND CHAMPION BULL PB SHF CHUBB ET River Ridge Mini Herefords (pictured above) RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE TAC SIX QUEEN BJ H1 4 Wiley Farm (pictured above) RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL RR TANK River Ridge Mini Herefords (pictured above) 14 CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER RFD DOUBLE T STRIKE RFD Miniature Herefords (pictured above) Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

17 Houston Livestock Show March 8, 2016 Fall & Winter Junior Heifer Calves 1. LL Hunter Litnin Morgan James Lindsay; 2. LL Traces Primero Ellie James Lindsay; 3. HD Miss Luna Hilliary Dumas Fall & Winter Junior Heifer Calves 1. KK Mrs Gigi Nash ET Kolton Kauffman; 2. MSL Stella Shawn Leifeste; 3. 44CC Tristians Maddie 5429 Aubree Blissard; 4. RSM MISS NASH DAISY LEGEND Ricky Miller; 5. Rockindlo Maybell Abigail Britten CHAMPION FALL & WINTER HEIFER CALF KK Mrs Gigi Nash ET RESERVE CHAMPION FALL & WINTER HEIFER CALF MSL Stella Summer Junior Heifers 1. Miss JB 1519 ET JB Show Cattle; 2. EWR Kalli Englewood Ranch; 3. June Bug Five D. Mccall; 4. Jam Tinkerbelle Mika Miller; 5. 44CC Sara s Sidney 5426 Aubree Blissard Summer Junior Heifers 1. RSM SASSY TOUGH PRINCESS Ricky Miller; 2. Rafter F Miss Tori Rafter F Farm; 3. Miss JB 1515 ET JB Show Cattle; 4. Rafter F Lil Sammi Rafter F Farm; 5. 44CC Sierra Carrmel 5425 Aubree Blissard Summer Junior Heifers 1. MSL Zippity Doo Dah 102C Leifeste Cattle Service; 2. SS Miss Dee JB Show Cattle; 3. 44CC Diamond Gold 5423 Aubree Blissard; 4. Rafter F Jack s Daisy Rafter F Farm; 5. SMH Donna s Forget Me Not 167 Kennedy Kauffman CHAMPION SUMMER JUNIOR HEIFER CALF RSM SASSY TOUGH PRINCESS RESERVE CHAMPION SUMMER JUNIOR HEIFER CALF MSL Zippity Doo Dah 102C Spring Junior Heifer Calves 1. Miss JB 1506 ET JB Show Cattle; 2. Miss JB 1512 ET JB Show Cattle; 3. MSL Zena 03C Leifeste Cattle Service; 4. WW Silver Sylvia Charlotte & Steve Williams; 5. Miss JB 1504 ET JB Show Cattle Spring Junior Heifer Calves 1. 6E STLZ ELSA 60C Blayklee Stelzer; 2. 6E STLZ ANNA 63C Blayklee Stelzer; 3. HD Miss Willow Hilliary Dumas; 4. Miss JB 1502 ET JB Show Cattle; 5. TLT Miss Lily Aubrey Turner CHAMPION SPRING JUNIOR HEIFER CALF 6E STLZ ELSA 60C RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING JUNIOR HEIFER CALF Miss JB 1506 ET Fall and Winter Intermediate Heifers 1. 6E MINI MINNIE 74B Blayklee Stelzer; 2. Shooting Show results Hereford.org Summer

18 Houston Livestock Show, cont... Show results Star Cheraye Aguirre; 3. T3 MS GABERELLA Judy Splitt Fall and Winter Intermediate Heifers 1. Rafter F Decker s Eye Candi Rafter F Farm; 2. OSG Mavis 214B Josie Heter; 3. RHH Snowflake JB Show Cattle; 4. 44CC Solana Lucy 417 Dolores Jenkins; 5. SS MISS HAPPY Judy Splitt CHAMPION FALL & WINTER INTERMEDIATE HEIFER Rafter F Decker s Eye Candi RESERVE CHAMPION FALL & WINTER INTER- MEDIATE HEIFER OSG Mavis 214B Summer Intermediate Heifers 1. EF Bobbie Jo 1426 Kennedy Kauffman; 2. Rafter F Decker s Lil Cheri Rafter F Farm; 3. 44CC Imperial Jewel 4421 Aubree Blissard; 4. DT42 DT JASPER Kylie Winge; 5. TLT Sparkles Aubrey Turner Summer Intermediate Heifers 1. KAP Huntress Nelda ET Aubree Blissard; 2. KLD Ruby 12B Haley Folks; 3. Rafter F Inch s Lil Fie Fie Rafter F Farm; 4. 4G Lady Princess Rockette Sarah Cross; 5. Kap Clint s Lil Qiana Wyatt Watkins; 6. SLC Miss Rachel 4010 Haley Folks CHAMPION SUMMER INTERMEDIATE HEIFER EF Bobbie Jo 1426 RESERVE CHAMPION SUMMER INTERMEDIATE HEIFER KAP Huntress Nelda ET (pictured above) Spring Intermediate Heifers 1. Brayden s ROMA Brayden Del Rio; 2. KAP Clint s Lil Jaida Leifeste Cattle Service; 3. Rafter F inche s Miss Kinsy JB Show Cattle; 4. Horseshoe B Miss 11B1 ET Adelyn Jo Bronikowski; 5. SS Foxy Roxie JB Show Cattle CHAMPION SPRING INTERMEDIATE HEIFER Brayden s ROMA RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING INT. HEIFER KAP Clint s Lil Jaida GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Brayden s ROMA RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER KAP Clint s Lil Jaida Cow/Calf 1. BDJ Silver Wendy 333 (pictured above) Dolores Jenkins; 2. CRB ODISYS DAISY Joni Clayton-Brewer/ Cherokee Ranch; 3. JAM Miss Rumor Kelly Show Cattle; 4. JB MISS MACY OAK LADY 4103B Dustin Garrison Pair of Females 1. Rafter F Farm; 2. Charlotte & Steve Williams (pictured above); 3. Aubree Blissard; 4. Judy Splitt; 5. Dolores Jenkins; 6. Cheraye Aguirre Fall & Winter Junior Bull Calves 1. WW Sage Advice Charlotte & Steve Williams; 2. EWR Daxter Englewood Ranch; 3. Dee Ranger D. Mccall; 4. RSM SUPER NASH NUGGET Ricky Miller; 5. JAM Lil Guns and Roses Meredith Roberts CHAMPION SPRING JUNIOR BULL CALF WW Sage Advice RESERVE CHAMPION FALL & WINTER JUNIOR BULL CALF EWR Daxter Summer Junior Bull Calves 1. 4C s Stan Lee Melissa Lang; 2. BS Mickey s Frontier A607 Kelly Show Cattle Summer Junior Bull Calves 1. SS Captain WF Judy Splitt; 2. OSG Cooter Jeff Bash; 3. JAM Tough Sy Reeves; 4. MC Enforcer Cole Cattle Company CHAMPION SUMMER JUNIOR BULL CALF 4C s Stan Lee RESERVE CHAMPION SUMMER JUNIOR BULL CALF SS Captain WF Spring Junior Bull Calves 1. BTG 001C Dwayne Bronikowski; 2. EWR Brutus Englewood Ranch; 3. Mr JB 1510 ET JB Show Cattle Spring Junior Bull Calves 1. TAC Sterling Silver SB1 Double W Ranch; 2. BS Olaf Marshmallow A126 Kelly Show Cattle CHAMPION SPRING JUNIOR BULL CALF BTG 001C RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING JUNIOR BULL CALF EWR Brutus Fall & Winter Intermediate Bulls 1. SS SILVER STONE Judy Splitt; CC Rockys Stanley 418 Emery Glassinger; 3. 4C s Clarence Nelson Melissa Lang; 4. Lucky Charms Cheraye Aguirre CHAMPION FALL & WINTER INTERMEDIATE BULL SS SILVER STONE 16 Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

19 Houston Livestock Show, cont... RESERVE CHAMPION FALL & WINTER INTERMEDIATE BULL 44 CC Rockys Stanley 418 Spring Intermediate Bulls 1. Rafter F Decker s Romeo Rafter F Farm; 2. MC Big Mike Cole Cattle Company; 3. 44CC Prince Sampson 4416 Kyle Lindburg CHAMPION SPRING INTERMEDIATE BULL Rafter F Decker s Romeo RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING INTERMEDI- ATE BULL MC Big Mike Two Year Old Bulls 1. WW Joyful Jude Charlotte & Steve Williams; 2. SS SIR HURRAH Judy Splitt; 3. CR Dusty Bottom Kelly Show Cattle CHAMPION TWO YEAR OLD BULL WW Joyful Jude RESERVE CHAMPION TWO YEAR OLD BULL SS SIR HURRAH GRAND CHAMPION BULL BTG 001C RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL WW Joyful Jude (pictured above) Pair of Bulls 1. Charlotte & Steve Williams (pictured above); 2. Judy Splitt; 3. Joni Clayton-Brewer/Cherokee Ranch; 4. Cole Cattle Company; 5. Andrew Aguirre Light Prospect Steers 1. KK Rum Runner ET Dominick Rotolo; 2. MSL Chuck OSC ET Leifeste Cattle Service; 3. KR S Danny Boy Preslie Henkhaus; 4. Clems Huck Fin Kinleigh Jo Guidry; 5. WW Bullseye Pete Charlotte & Steve Williams; 6. WW Spike Charlotte & Steve Williams Medium Prospect Steers 1. Watch Me Whip 1C ET Flying I Ranch; 2. Rafter F Jack s Joker Landrey and Libby Rogers; 3. Rafter F Inch s Lil Rover Rafter F Farm; 4. SS SIR Buster Mallie Henkhaus; 5. Jam Red Ryder Kyle Lindburg; 6. Prince Lynn Peyton Northcutt Heavy Prospect Steers 1. TLT Gate Aubrey Turner; 2. DT Hudson Hadley Howe; 3. OSG Roscoe Jeff Bash; 4. 4C s Pretty Boy Patches Melissa Lang; 5. RHH WO Show Me Joe JB Show Cattle; 6. 4C s Studley Dudley Melissa Lang CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER TLT Gate RESERVE CHAMPION PROSPECT STEER DT Hudson Congratulations to all Houston exhibitors! 4 Bar A Miniature Herefords Adelyn Jo Bronikowski Ashley Hill Ashlynn Lee Aubree Blissard Aubrey Turner Bill & Dolores Jenkins Blayklee Stelzer Brayden Del Rio Braylee Adkins Caroline Campbell Caylee Anderson Cherokee Ranch Breeders Cole Cattle Company D. McCall David Garrison Dwayne Bronikowski Emery Glassinger Englewood Ranch Hayden Engelke Hayden Huff Jadan Butler JB Show Cattle John A Yates Judy Splitt Karleigh Carter Kennedy Kauffman Kinleigh Jo Guidry Kolton Kauffman Kyle Lindburg Kylie Winge Landrey and Libby Rogers Leifeste Cattle Services Linda Crump Madison Hill Mallie Henkhaus Melissa Lang Melissa Moore National Western Stock Show Denver, CO Reserve Division, 44CC Diamond Gold 5423 Aubree Blissard Grand Champion Junior Showman Aubree Blissard Meredith Roberts Mika Miller Montgomery Mini Herefords Old School Genetics Preslie Henkhaus Rafter F Farm Rentli Levien Ricky Mikker Riley Smith Sarah Cross Kelly Show Cattle Shane Davis Shank Arron Golden Shawn Leifeste Steve & Charlotte Williams Tallis Butler Taylor Curry Wyatt Watkins Show results 44 Cattle Co., Bill & Dolores Jenkins, and Amanda & Aubree Blissard, Texas, would like to say how much fun we had at the National Western. We want to thank all the Breeders, Mini Hereford officials, & National Western officials for making us feel welcome on our first Mini show to Denver. Everyone was very nice & made us Texans feel welcome. Thanks again! We had blast! Hereford.org Summer

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21 Left: Aubree Blissard, TX, and Diamond, having fun in Denver Submitted by Dolores Jenkins Right: Braylee Adkins and her mom, Rachel, showing her heifer, WW Thumbeelina, at the Houston Livestock Show Left: Otis McGee, our morning coffee guest. Submitted by June and Meredith Roberts Classifieds, Etc. Series of 3 pictures: D & A Lady Mae napping in the feed pan. I was comfortable and you woke me up! Submitted by David Bennett, D and A Miniature Herefords Herd for Sale Ferrum, VA Susan Laughinghouse Selling out! Cows, Cow/calf pairs, heifers and Homozygous Polled Bull (5yrs). Cows range from 2 1/2 to 10yrs. Very healthy & well cared for, excellent bloodlines, KAP, LS, SHF, SSR. Call for more info or Cows with calves/ Bred Cows $4,500 TN Brian Carmouche Cows with calves $4,500 Bred cows $4,000 Open Heifer $3,000 Hereford.org Summer

22 Region Reports Region 3 Hello from the Midwest. Here s hoping everyone s calving season has gone or is going well. We continue to see good growth in the numbers of MHBA Members in our region, that s wonderful. Wanted to provide an update on some happenings related to the development of some additional shows in our region. We just recently held a Probationary Show at the Ohio Beef Expo in Columbus with excellent turnout and we received great feedback from the folks at the Expo on both the numbers and on the quality of cattle we exhibited. Thanks and congratulations go to all of those who participated. There were 61 Head from 20 Exhibitors representing 7 States at this show, a fantastic start! Results from the show can be found in this issue of MHN. I ll be issuing a formal request to transition this to an MHBA Sanctioned/Sponsored show for the coming year(s) so it should just be onward and upward from here. We have also been asked to hold an Open Show at the Indiana State Fair this coming August, for which we are very excited. Details are just coming together for that show, but anyone interested is encouraged to look for info on the Indiana State Fair website, or contact me directly for details/dates. Additionally, Dan Wiley is looking to put together a show at the Ohio State Fair. Contact Dan with any questions on that show. It s extremely exciting to see the interest growing and to be getting these opportunities to further expand the presence of Miniature Herefords at these well-known and well-attended shows. This will undoubtedly contribute to our further growth. To that end, I always like to remind our Members to be sure and turn your new customers on to the MHBA as part of the sales process. That s the best way to provide them with the resources of the Association and get or keep them engaged, as well as allowing us all to keep current with the growing numbers of those who have and love these cattle like we do. Region 8 Ben Lisby, Region 3 Director The year is flying by quickly and summer is here. I know everyone is preparing for show season; we have a couple of new shows this year in our region, so if you are interested please let me know and I can send you the information. The PNW Regional show held in Salem, Oregon is now moved to the 3rd set. Move in is on Friday, September 2nd and release is on Monday, September 5th. Hope to see everyone there! If you have any questions or need any assistance, please don t hesitate to give me a call. If you do not currently receive our Moos Letter, or if you know of anyone else who would like to be on our list, please let me know. My family and I wish everyone in Region 8 as well as all of our Miniature Hereford families a wonderful summer and an exciting show season. Contact us at: duvalfarms@gmail.com. Jerry DuVal, Region 8 Director daminihereford@pmt.org 175 W. 200 S. Rupert, Idaho Miniature Hereford News; Issue 25 Official Publication of the MHBA

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