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President’s Column Hello All,

The Lowline Ledger Official publication of the American Lowline Registry is published quarterly and mailed to ALR members and interested parties.

Hopefully everyone is surviving this show season. We all should be encouraged by the number of cattle and exhibitors that are participating in our Lowline shows this season. Mostly the numbers are up at all the shows and even in this economic time of uncertainty, more and more new faces are appearing.

ALR Board of Directors While sitting here typing this letter to you all I’m reminded that there are only two shows left to attend - the NAILE and NWSS. By the time you have read this we will be down to the NWSS (National Western Stock Show). I hope many of you are planning on attending this year's NWSS – it is our National Lowline Show. You will be able to register on-line or with our office to attend the ALR Banquet, as well as being able to sponsor some awards at the National Show. This year at the ALR Banquet we are auctioning off “The Prime Pages” in the Lowline Ledger as well as having a fund-raising auction for our Junior ALR members. Those that are not attending the ALR Banquet in person will be able to participate via the Internet. Please keep an eye on our new website for more details about how to watch and bid.

This year has flown by so fast! I am grateful for the opportunity that you have blessed me with serving for three years on the ALR Board. Thank you to everyone that has supported me this last year as your ALR President. I look forward to the years ahead for the Lowline breed and hope you will consider me to be a part of it again. Respectfully submitted,

Brian Walters

President Brian D. Walters Walters Land & Cattle Co 18512 WCR 22 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 303-478-2275 [email protected] Vice President Neil Effertz Effertz EZ Ranch 17350 Hwy 1804N Bismarck, ND 58503 701-223-5202 [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer Trevor Smith Big Valley Cattle Co. PO Box 882 Kiowa, CO 80117 (303) 621-2061 FAX (303) 621-2075 [email protected] Director Rick Dodd Topline Lowline Angus 11821 Wagner Rd. Monroe, WA 98272 (206) 459-3778 [email protected]

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Director George Jenkins Double J Cattle Co. 8158 S Miller School Rd. North Platte, NE 69101 (308) 534-0363 [email protected] ALR Office 1912 Clay Street N. Kansas City, MO 64116 816-221-0641 usa-lowline.org

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The Lowline Ledger • Winter 2009 Copyright 2009 The American Lowline Registry is a not-for-profit corporation of North Dakota dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Lowline cattle.

CONTENTS Features ALR Board Candidates ..........................................................10 Annual Banquet Reservation Form.............................................13 Lengends of the Fall Sale Summary ..........................................14 New DNA / Registration Procedures ...........................................16 2009 American Royal Champions ................................................26 ALR Board Minutes & Notices .................................................29

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Trevor Smith, Kiowa, Colorado was all smiles at the 2009 American Royal Stock Show. Photo by Jim Spawn

Australian Lowline Cattle Muster Down Under .............................30 Special Auction..................................................................31 American Royal BBQ & Kids Q .................................................33 American Royal Lowline Show Results ......................................35 4th Annual NW Lowline Classic ...............................................36

Departments Calendar of Events ...............................7 Junior Corral.....................................11 Lowline Logic .....................................6 Lowline Logistics ...............................15 President’s Column ..............................4 Regional News ..................................30

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By John Reed

Top Ten List The 2010 National Western Stock Show will mark the 10th anniversary of our National Lowline Show and Sale. To help celebrate this milestone, I would like to highlight the top 10 Lowline bulls that have influenced the breed during it’s first decade in the Americas. These bulls are listed by the number of progeny recorded, but they have all had a significant and positive influence on American Lowline cattle.

#6: Brambletye Admiral J222 (136 recorded progeny) A most prolific bull, Admiral sired many of the first importations of embryos. His sons and daughters were above average in frame with deep bodies and fleshing ability. His pedigree was so prominent in the early years that some breeders shunned him, looking for “more unique” genetics. However, he possibly had the most positive influence on our breed of all the early foundation sires.

#1: Brambletye Quartermaster Q117 (373 recorded progeny) Quartermaster was the 1998 Australian National Champion bull. Imported to the U.S., his semen was used extensively in fullblood and percentage programs. His offspring were of modest size but possessed excellent carcass yield and quality. Many offspring had commendable show careers and several daughters were used in ET programs. With excellent longevity, many daughters are still in production today.

#7: Eliza Park Brenton N001 (128 recorded progeny) Brenton was perhaps the largest framed Australian fullblood bull used in the U.S. He sired the first National Champion Lowline bull and was used in several herds searching for Lowline genetics to add frame and compete in the commercial industry.

#2: Brambletye Tequila (261 recorded progeny) Tequila was the 2000 Australian National Champion Bull. He was imported to the US and sold for a record price of $22,500 in the first National sale. He has sired more national champions than any other Lowline bull including two national champion get of sires. His sons and daughters continue to produce national champions. His progeny excel in quality, correctness, extension and breed character. #3: Brambletye Transam (169 recorded progeny) Transam, by Athanlee Herman R007, was imported with his paternal half brother, Tequila. Used extensively, he produced many champions and added extra quality, muscle and length to his offspring. A daughter that sold in the 2005 national sale for $33,000 is still the record selling female of the breed. His progeny are still prominent today in many shows and sales and continue to be sought as elite herd building genetics. #4: Fairwyn’s Machine (158 recorded progeny) Machine, the 2003 National Champion is possibly the best know son of Tequila. He went on to sire many champions and solid working cattle. He was the first Lowline bull to be purchased and merchandised directly to the Angus and commercial industry #5: Brackengrae Beau Lad (142 recorded progeny) Beau Lad semen was imported in the “second wave” and was an instant hit. Being a moderate framed, very correct, high quality bull, he was used extensively and produced the 2002 National Champion bull and many show champions in subsequent years. His progeny are generally moderate framed with tremendous muscle and volume.

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#8: TRA M206 Midshipman (124 progeny recorded) Midshipman semen was among the first imported to the U.S. He was the sire of Quartermaster and sired somewhat larger cattle than his Champion son, with excellent carcass composition. He was used extensively in producing F1 offspring that could work in the commercial industry and he appears in many fullblood and percentage pedigrees here in the U.S. #9: Nevada N060 (123 progeny recorded) Nevada was one of the first bulls originally selected in Australia for semen export to the U.S. He sired larger framed Lowline cattle with good size and substance. Many of his big volume, heavy weight daughters were used in ET programs. He sired two National Champion bulls and his sons and daughters appear on today’s most popular pedigrees. #10: Bar J Ponderosa 0K13 (104 progeny recorded) Sired by Nevada, Ponderosa was the 2002 Reserve National Champion bull. Weighing over 1,600 lbs at maturity, he sired many champions and his offspring have proven to be stellar producers. Ponderosa daughters produced the 2008 Grand and Reserve National Champion females and the 2009 National champion female.

If you have topics that you would like to have addressed in

Lowline Logic contact John Reed at 320-346-2750 or email: [email protected]

2010 Lowline Events Saturday, January 9, 2010: All Lowline cattle in place by 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 9:00 a.m. - National Lowline Pen Bull Show – NWSS - SYA building

10:00 a.m. – Process bulls and check tattoos on all cattle. Monday, January 11, 2010 4:30 p.m. - Board meeting - Embassy Suites Hotel

10:00 a.m. - National Lowline Female Show (Purebred/Percentage followed by Fullbloods) NWSS – SYA Building

7:00 p.m. - Annual Banquet. This will be a buffet style meal for ALR members and their guests. Tickets should be bought in advance. There will be a D J so bring your dancing shoes.

Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:00 a.m. - National Lowline Bull Show (Purebred/Percentage followed by Fullbloods ) NWSS - SYA Building

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:00 a.m. - Lowline Junior Heifer Show/Showmanship – NWSS - SYA building 11:00 a.m. - National Lowline People's Choice Show – NWSS - SYA building 1:00 p.m. - National Lowline Sale – NWSS - LCAA building 5:30 p.m. - Meet the candidates - Embassy Suites Hotel. This is your opportunity to meet potential candidates running for the ALR Board of Directors. 7:00 p.m. - ALR annual Membership Meeting Embassy Suites Hotel Breeders Reception to follow

Headquarters Hotel for National Western We have blocked a number of rooms for ALR members at a rate of $109.00 per night at: Embassy Suites Hotel Denver Aurora 444 North Havanna St. Denver, CO 80239 Phone (303) 375-0400 Fax (303) 373-9236 Rooms are booked for Thursday, January 7 through January 15, 2010. Book your rooms early. Make sure you tell them you are with the American Lowline Registry. If there are any problems, call John Floyd at 615 473 4286 right away. The Embassy Suites features a free breakfast buffet and a happy hour every evening with discount drinks and free finger food. These are included with your room.

We aim to make this the best show and sale ever!

February 1, 2010’ Deadline – Spring 2010 Issue

April 1 - 14, 2010 Royal Sydney Easter Show Sydney, Australia Featured breed - Lowline Lowline judging April 10, 2009 For more information: www.lowlinecountry.com.au www.eastershow.com.au

advertising Lowline Ledger advertising rates are for “camera ready” ads and always have been. To receive these rates you must submit either scannable printed ad copy, or ad copy in a pdf or jpg file. Copy must be the proper size and resolution to receive standard rates. If you need an ad designed, this service is available for an additional charge. Business card: Includes border, text (you provide), logo or small photo (you provide). No background. $50 1/4 page, 1/2 page and full page ad layouts: You provide text, photo’s, logo’s or other graphics, and instructions if a specific layout is desired. Your ad will be custom created and an email proof (pdf file) provided. $65 per hour/one hour minimum. Thanks to all our Lowline Ledger advertisers! You help spread the exciting Lowline news! Winter 2009 • The Lowline Ledger

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ALR BOARD CANDIDATE PROFILES JANIS BLACK

I’m Janis Black, I own 2-J Livestock and live in Casper Wyoming. I have had Lowline Cattle since 2001 when I purchased Winnie the Moo as a calf in the National Sale. I have shown Lowlines at the National Western and Kansas City American Royal, having champion cattle at both. I believe that the Lowline breed has a lot to offer to a wide range of people from commercial cattlemen to the small acreage owner. These cattle offer something to everyone being versatile, docile and hardy. I believe our job is to market our cattle to the individual market that fits our area, interests and abilities. I am an accountant and manage a very successful surgical office in Casper. I also do accounting, computer consulting and tax for businesses in Wyoming and Colorado. I am the Poultry Superintendent for the Wyoming State Fair, treasurer of the 4-H Junior Livestock Sale in Natrona County and a 4-H leader. I am on the board of directors for my local chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants. Although I have a diversified background, my true love is cattle and ranching. I have several full blood and percentage cattle. I have worked on the organizational committee for the Lowline Show at the National Western Stock Show for several years. This year I was fortunate to go to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, allowing me to meet several people who don’t make it to Denver. Everywhere I go, people are concerned about marketing their cattle and how to help the Lowline breed grow. I think we need to have fair representation for all Lowline breeders in our organization looking for strategies and opportunities for everyone. We have to find ways to work together from sales to shows, always keeping in mind what is best for the growth and well being of the breed. I would like to represent all of you as a member of the board of directors.

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Fellow ALR Members, As you may or may not know, my first three-year term on the Board of Directors has come to an end. So I am writing to the members of the ALR and expressing my intent and interest to remain serving you on the ALR Board on your behalf. When I was first approached to serve on the ALR Board for my first term, there were a lot of concerns about the Board. The membership was looking for a change in what was being done back then. I believe that the change that was desired, has happened. I also believe there is more to be done. I have helped make the changes that were desired/required. Now I feel the course we as a breed have defined needs to stay true. I merely ask you the membership to vote for the person who best represents you and the Lowline Breed. Respectfully Submitted Brian Walters ALR Board Candidate

The Junior Corral By Jamie Tummons

TODAYS YOUTH – TOMORROWS SUCCESS Lowline Members, We are very excited to announce the first American Lowline JUNIOR Association! We feel the future of the Lowline breed stands in our Youth’s hands. As president, I am honored and thrilled to be representing such a unique and brilliant breed such as the Lowlines. Our youth board members are eager to get the ball rolling on planning Junior Nationals for 2010. Our board consists of: President - Jamie Tummons Vice-President - Beverly Shirts Secretary - Bailey Skinner Treasurer - Karl Effertz Recorder - Shea Esser Historian - Jeff Bearden Member at Large - Matt Reinken

The first fundraiser that the juniors will have will be held at the National Western Lowline Banquet. We will be having a benefit auction. This will be broadcasted on the internet so whoever can not make the banquet can still participate and support our juniors. Some of the items in the auction will be choice lots of percentage heifers/steers, semen lots, a custom designed felt cowboy hat, hand made quilt, and various other exciting items. If any member would like to donate an item to the auction or has any questions please feel free to contact myself, Jamie Tummons at [email protected]. Thank you for you time! Best regards, Jamie Tummons, American Lowline Junior President

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME . . . How about being a host family to one of our Australian Ambassadors? Or, how about applying to be our American Ambassador? We are looking for members that would be willing to serve as a host family for our Australian youth that visit every year during the NWSS. We would also like our junior members to be thinking ahead about applying for the ALR sponsored trip to Australia every year. If you’re thinking you could never be a host family I’d like you to reconsider. You don’t have to have a fancy house or a large herd of cattle to take in these kids. This may be the only time they ever make it to the United States and they are looking to see as much of it as possible. We not only need people that will be in Denver to show them around the stock show, we also need families from all over that would open their homes to these kids even for a short time. We can work out ways to get the kids to your home if you won’t be in Denver; we just need people willing to make the commitment of being a host family. A big Thank You to Jamie Tummons and her family for agreeing to be host family to Christina and Hayden who will be coming here in January. If you are interested in letting them help you out or show your animals in Denver please let me know. We are also looking for families for next year. I know it sounds early to be thinking about that but we start early making the travel arrangements for these kids and knowing where they are going to stay would help out in the planning stages. How about applying to be our U.S. Ambassador? Kids between the ages of 18-21 are eligible for the ALR sponsored trip to Australia. While in Australia you will stay with various host families, attend and show at the Sydney Royal and see the beautiful land of Australia. Please check out the ALR website for more information about this trip and how to apply. I was lucky to serve as host family for Heidi Cory last January. We learned more than I could ever imagine about Australia, their cattle and their culture. It is something my family will cherish forever. I encourage all of you to give this some thought. You never know, you just might have an Experience of a Lifetime! Stacy Hillman Ambassador Committee

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The Legends of the Fall at Riverwood Farms Sale Summary Friday, Ocober 2, 2009 Riverwood Farms, Powell, OH The Legends of the Fall sale kicked off on a beautiful Friday night in Powell, Ohio, at Riverwood Farms in front of a packed house. Auctioneer, Joel Edge, sold 25 lots of the most elite Fullblood Lowline genetics in the country for a total of $94,500. Smith and Associates managed the sale and would like to thank the Kirtley family of Indiana for being the volume buyer purchasing Lots 3, 9, and 19. Lot Summary 3 Embryo Packages 1 Semen Package 2 Donor Cows 3 Cow/Calf Pairs 4 Bred Females 9 Open Heifer Calves 3 Bulls 25 Lots

$5100.00 to average $1250.00 $8600.00 $15950.00 $19600.00 $39300.00 $4700.00 $94500.00

$1700.00 $1250.00 $4300.00 $5316.00 $4900.00 $4366.00 $1566.00 $3780.00

High Selling Lots Lot Name Consignor 14 Madison Split Circle Lowline Angus Ranch 12 WMF Untouchable Winner Maker Farms 10 Riverwood Nora Riverwood Farms 3 7S JCCís Yes IMA Lady Daniels Switch Cattle Company 18 Wild At Heart 902 Rafter Key Ranch

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Buyer Riverwood Farms University of Findaly South Farms Kirtley Family Farms South Farms

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Lowline Logistics By Neil Effertz Three big questions: 1. How many customers do you have? 2. How many customers does the Lowline business potentially have? 3. How do we get to those potential customers? Ranch Management Consultants’ mission is to help farmers and ranchers improve their land, their lives and their bottom line. In his monthly newsletter, Ranch Management Consultants’ Dave Pratt says: “Since 1970, input costs have risen 5 times faster than cattle prices. From that same time the price of oil has increased 8 times faster than cattle prices. These trends have resulted in more reliance on off farm income and a significant reduction in the number of family ranches in the past 10 years.” He talks about the “Agriculturally Insane.” He cites “Conventional Wisdom” as a leading source of security for most ranchers but also as a reason so many of them keep the same production practices and expect the results to finally come around next year. Here is what Dave has to say about the... AGRICULTURALLY INSANE “I was recently asked if it was possible to lower production costs and reduce the capital intensive nature of ranching. My answer? Sure. There are examples all around the world. There are individuals scattered across the U.S. who have been doing it for years. They are usually pretty easy to recognize. They probably drive a Toyota into town instead of a dual-axle 1 ton. They understand why they shouldn’t borrow money when their banker thinks they should. They tend to have smaller cows than your other neighbors. Their neighbors think they’re nuts.” “If we take conventional wisdom as the definition of sanity, they are nuts. But conventional wisdom says that ranching isn’t profitable. Steven Covey defines insanity as doing the same things over and over and expecting different results. So, who’s more nuts, the rancher who does everything right (according to conventional wisdom) and expects things to come around, or the guy who’s doing everything “wrong” and making money?”

of these people depend on cattle for their livelihood. For many their cattle are more a hobby than a business. But profitability is not the driving motivation for many larger scale ranchers either.” Dave’s article is encouraging to Lowline breeders while also posing some challenges for us. We all know how easy Lowline cattle are to raise for smaller operations. Getting our message across to those “Conventional Wisdom” guys, who for the most part really don’t want to hear about it and are not that profit motivated is certainly a challenge. That the profitable cattle operations have “smaller cows than their neighbors” is a very promotable fact for the Lowline business. The 950,000 people (95% of the beef cowcalf producers) with less than 50 cows represent an enormous marketing opportunity if we can get our message across to those folks. Beyond that are the very large scale operations that could really benefit from the cost cutting, labor saving advantages of using Lowline bulls on first calf heifers while simultaneously bringing cow size down to lower inputs and improve maintenance cost efficiency. I recently loaned my neighbor a fullblood bull to breed his cows. This year, by his choice, he calved a little later than he normally would... mostly in May. Those May halfblood Lowline calves weighed an average of 498# the last week in October. Most were heifer calves, out of first calf heifers. One of the late April steer calves out of a 4-year-old cow weighed 576#. My neighbor was happy and made me a good deal to buy the calves. He will do some awesome word of mouth advertising locally for me and the Lowline breed! One small step to answer question number #3 but it is a start. Go to all of the local cattleman’s functions, feed store meetings, extension service seminars in your area and spread the good word about Lowlines and their cost cutting attributes. I think you will find a warmer reception this year when the entire nation is focusing on cutting costs in all of our operations. One cross with quality Lowline genetics will cut production costs quicker than with any other breed! There is a great big market out there for Lowline genetics.... let’s get after it!

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IMPORTANT New Registration/DNA Procedures Are in Effect As was reported in the Fall issue, the procedures for DNA parent verification and registration have changed as of November 1. These changes were necessary to a) keep up with an everincreasing volume of registrations as the ALR grows, and b) make it possible to submit registrations, especially fullbloods, online via the new web site. Here is an overview intended to help everyone adapt to the new routine.

If your registrations are for percentage cattle requiring no additional documents, or for fullbloods that only require a DNA report, they are perfect candidates for online registration. If A.I/breeding certificates, embryo recovery sheets, etc. will be required, the registrations should still be submitted on paper and ALL the required documents should be enclosed with the application(s), a completed self billing worksheet and payment.

Members will now work directly with MMI to parent-verify their fullblood animals using DNA. This also provides the opportunity to request other optional tests from the same sample and some cost savings can be gained by ìbundlingî these tests.

As of this writing, the ALR has 697 members. It is no longer feasible to try and match up pending applications with other documents that have come in from different sources and/or at different times. Our current volume of incoming work mandates handling each batch of work only once, not several times over. Registrations should be submitted with all necessary documents so that they can be completely processed when they are started. Work not qualified for processing will be returned.

To order DNA supplies, call 800-311-8808, ext. 3016, or go to www.BreedTru.com. It is recommended that members always keep DNA supplies on hand. If the supplies are available, it might be convenient to collect a DNA sample while the animal is already caught up for another reason and not have to work them again just to collect DNA. The BEST sample is a small amount of blood on a Microcard. Hair and semen samples are accepted but with a surcharge of $7 per sample. In the case of twins a hair sample will be necessary. DNA samples should be sent to MMI Genomics along with a sample submission form. It is important to fill out the sample submission form completely, including tattoo, date of birth, registration numbers of sire and dam, etc. Keep in mind that the information on the DNA report will have to match up with the registration application later. On the sample submission form you also need to indicate how you want to receive your results from MMI. If you want to later register this animal via the ALR web site, you should request emailed results. You will then be able to upload the DNA report when you enter the registrations. You can also indicate that you want the ALR to receive a copy of your DNA report. Any reports that are received will be saved as an electronic “backup” copy. However you are still responsible for submitting the DNA report along with your registration application. If your DNA report(s) show qualification to the sire and dam as individuals and also the mating combination, you are all set to proceed with registration. If not, you will need to double-check your herd records and contact MMI to resolve the issue and achieve parent verification. In the case of percentage/purebred bulls that are to be used as sires, or purebred/percentage cows who are flushed for embryos, their DNA profile simply needs to be put on file. This is so their progeny could later be verified back to them if necessary. They themselves are not required to be parent verified. Submit the sample, obtain the report and send a copy to the office with a note telling us why it was sent. Later, when you have calves to register, they should sail right through.

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If you follow the current procedure, you should receive reliable and prompt service on your registrations and other services. If work is submitted without payment, documents required by the Rules, signatures, etc., you will not only delay your own service but also the service that other members receive. Once you have reviewed the registration forms, instructions and Rules for registration, please don’t hesitate to contact the office for assistance if you still have a question. Answering specific questions is one of the things we can do best. Questions that are too broad or vague are almost impossible to answer correctly because there are so many “IF’s” and unknown variables. Before submitting your work, please give it a once-over and make sure everything is signed and dated and that all required information is filled in. And, that any documents required by the Rules are enclosed. If you have a deadline coming up, such as a show entry, please use the “special instructions” to indicate this. Following the new procedures and double-checking that your work is actually ready to process before submitting it will contribute to better service and quicker processing for everyone.

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Grand Champion Fullblood Bull

Grand Champion Fullblood Female

Spring Creek Uri Chatham Ridge Farm, Old Chathan, New York

Double J’s Brick’s Little Sis Winner Maker Farms, Kiowa, Colorado

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female

EZ Update 16U Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, North Dakota

WMF Untouchable Winner Maker Farms/University of Findlay

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Grand Champion PB/Percentage Bull

Grand Champion PB/Percentage Female

Key Winston Rafter Key Ranch, Kiowa, Colorado

EZ Red Baroness 103W Melinda Houttuin, Hallsville, Missouri

Res. Grand Champion PB/Percentage Bull

Res. Grand Champion PB/Percentage Female

WMF Under The Wire Winner Maker Farms, Kiowa, Colorado

BV Undeniable 30U Winner Maker Farms, Kiowa, Colorado

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Champion Results 2009 NILE Billings, Montana Champion PB/Percentage Female MJH Red Blossom 997 Mika Huntords, Harrison, NE Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Female AA Beverly Bruce Ankeny, Nampa, ID Champion Fullblood Female JN Nana John DeBruin, Santa Barbara, CA Reserve Champion Fullblood Female AA Miranda U58 Bruce Ankeny, Nampa, ID Champion Percentage Cow Calf PV Tigers Eye

The ALR Board made adjustments to the website to help fix problem of multiple registrations at one time. - Unanimously accepted Board accepted to Host two(2) Australian Youth for 2010 - Unanimously accepted

Pam Vanek, Joliet, MT

Reserve Champion Percentage Cow Calf DLC Tinkerbell Betty Deeney, Grass Range, MT Champion FullBlood Cow Calf Wanamara Gin & Tonic

ALR Board Minutes and Notices

Donna Bockel, Rathdrum, ID

Board decided to Sponsor two(2) American Youth for the Sidney Royal 2010 - Unanimously accepted

Reserve Champion Cow Calf Alta Amber BIL 65T Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Champion PB/Percentage Bull MCR Tonka Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Bull TS Green Valley Hatchet T&S Lowlines, Osmond, NE Champion Fullblood Bull MCR Crown Royal

Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT

Board voted on two(2) different cattle registration issues as related to the new percentage DNA rule. There have only been three(3) issues presented at this time. Unanimously accepted

Reserve Champion Fullblood Bull MCR Opinionated Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Junior Get Of Sire Cheyenne Outlaw, LLC Senior Get Of Sire Muddy Creek Ranch Produce Of Dam Muddy Creek Ranch Breeder, Best 6 Head Muddy Creek Ranch

Attention All Breeders Just a reminder that all percentage Lowline calves (º blood thru purebred) to be registered must have their sireís DNA on record. This rule has been in effect since March 2009 and there will be no further exceptions granted after January 1, 2010! Pull hair, blood, or semen on all bulls producing percentage calves that may be registered now or at a later time. Also all members need to know that it is their responsibility to forward the DNA results to the ALR office to be put on file. This should be done in advance of applying for registration of the bullís calves.

Held Q & A sessions at: - Spokane, Washington., Billings, Montana, and Louisville, Kentucky. Other Business tabled until telephone conference.

Grand Champion Fullblood Female

Grand Champion Fullblood Bull

JN Nana • John DeBruin, Santa Barbara, CA

MCR Crown Royal • Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT

Grand Champion PB/Percentage Female

Res. Grand Champion Fulllblood Bull

MJH Red Blossom 997 • Mika Huntords, Harrison, NE

MCR Opinionated • Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT

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By Lee Labrie, ALCA President Lowline cattle will be the feature breed for the 2010 Sydney Royal Easter Show with breeders from all over Australia (and some from New Zealand) converging to put together the finest line-up of Lowline cattle Australia has ever seen. The Sydney Royal is a 186year-old Australian agricultural tradition and is Australia’s largest annual event. Seen as the iconic showcase of Australian culture and heritage, the show aims to recognize achievements in agriculture through competition whilst honoring our agricultural heritage. Lowlines were first exhibited at Sydney Royal in 1996, and it is a very great honour for them to be given this recognition amongst all cattle breeds in Australia only 13 years later. At the Sydney Royal, around 15,000 competitors showcase the very best in livestock, art, food and produce, all vying for the prestigious Sydney Royal Blue Ribbon. This Australian cultural event attracts between 900,000 and 1,000,000 visitors annually, making it the largest event in Australia and sixth largest agricultural event in the world drawing visitors from all over Australia and the world. From Tuesday 6th April until Wednesday 14th April, Australian Lowlines will be on display, judged and organizers will be offering a range of novelty activities, informative seminars and networking opportunities. If you’ve ever wanted to speak with a Lowline expert, Sydney Royal 2010 will be an amazing opportunity to do so! Some of the highlights of the program include calf capers (where calves and their handlers dress up in novelty costumes – a little bit like trick-or-treating with calves) and the Australian Lowline Tattoo (a once in a lifetime event, a Lowline-only parade in the centre of the main arena). Numerous informative sessions will also be conducted during as well as formal and informal social gatherings so Lowline enthusiasts from all over the globe can meet with one another. It is hoped that many of our fellow American Lowline breeders will be able to make the voyage Down Under to be a part of this historic and fun-filled event. See you in Sydney, April 2010.

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Special Auction Lowline Ledger Prime Pages & Junior Benefit Advertising is probably one of the most important aspects of any business, but in a cattle business, it is one of the hardest to allot money towards with all the other expenses one has. With this in mind, the ALR board has decided to hold the first auction to feature the “prime pages” in the Lowline Ledger for the upcoming 2010 year. By purchasing one or more of these pages (there are seven in all), the advertiser is guaranteed a prime spot for their advertising message in all four Lowline Ledger’s to be published in 2010 (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) We think this will create fun and excitement at the banquet and at the same time raise some always appreciated money for the youth program, as 25% of the monies raised will be donated to the youth program. The winners of these pages will also receive a 15% discount off the prepaid prices for the pages purchased, resulting in a cost per full color page ad price of $368. The winning bidder on any of the pages sold, with his or her purchase, will be agreeing to run a full page color ad for the four 2010 issues of the ALR journal. Winning bidder may not re-sell or “lease” their location to another advertiser. The following pages will be sold (using the cover as page 1) 1) Page 2; the inside front cover 2) Page 3, facing the inside front cover 3) Center spread – left hand page in the center of the magazine* 4) Center spread – right hand page in the center of the magazine* 5) Second to last page; opposite the inside back cover 6) Inside back cover 7) Outside back cover *Purchase both of these to run a two-page center spread. In conjunction with the sale of the prime pages, we are auctioning off donations with all the proceeds going towards the youth program. Anything a ranch or program has that they would like to donate for this auction, please contact any board member. Some donations already being considered are some percentage females, bull semen, and show tack. Remember this is to help out the youth program and it’s tax deductible. The auction will be held during the banquet at the Embassy Suites on Monday, January 11, 2010. Edge Technologies will be taking bids via the internet on their Web site. Any winning bidder via internet or phone will have 10 days to make payment, either online at www.usa-lowline.org, or by check sent directly to the ALR. Persons making winning bids in person will settle with the ALR that evening following the sale. We will make arrangements with the winning bidders to get their items of purchase to them. In the case of live cattle, the names of trucking companies will be provided. A list of items for sale will be available prior to the auction. If you have any questions regarding the auction or to discuss absentee bidding, feel free to contact me or any other board member. email, [email protected] or my home 308-534-0363 or cell phone 308-5300193. Thanks, George Jenkins

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American Royal BBQ & Kids Q The American Royal BBQ Contest is the kickoff for the American Royal Livestock Show & Rodeo. This BBQ contest is one of the largest in the world. This year’s BBQ consisted of approximately 700 teams, this included the Open and Invitational competitions. Three continents were represented this year. In addition to the adult competition, there is also a Kids Q. This is a competition in which 50 kids in two age groups compete. The younger kids cook hamburgers and the older kids cook steaks. The Midwest Lowline Association stepped up to the plate donated both the hamburger and ribeyes to be used in the Kids Q. The organizers and judges of the Kids Q were very pleased with the consistency and quality of the meat donated by MLA. Since the meat was from one source, it leveled the playing field for the kids and the judges could judge primarily on the competitor’s ability. The MLA was invited to have a booth in the Expo center. We were able to cook and hand out samples to those attending the event. Not only did this allow us to promote the beef, it also provided us with a great opportunity to promote the Lowline breed. Over 60,000 people attended the three-day event; the expo hall was overflowing. We had a great response from not only the public attending the event, but also the other vendors in the expo hall. What a great marketing opportunity! We were even interviewed by Mark Farris of BBQ-TV! Those who worked at the booth and helped out were Leo Oller, Dick Ritter, Karla Kovac, Doug Darling, Rick Lloyd and Charleen Mellott. Great contacts with chefs, others in the BBQ industry and commercial cattlemen were made. As part of this event, MLA provided Lowline briskets to a BBQ team in the Open division. The animals used were qualified for the contest, to ensure tenderness and marbling using ultrasound technology. The team was Mad Hogs and an Englishman. Barb Franks, Charlie Franks and Jim were great to work with and cooked up a brisket for us to hand out with our other samples at the expo center. The comments on the flavor and tenderness of the samples were outstanding.

Many of the teams nationally and internationally are representatives for restaurants. Not only are they competing for the $25,000 grand prize, but the name, recognition and prestige of winning or placing in the top 10 at a world famous BBQ contest is a great promotion for their business. Just like in the cattle industry, finding the edge is very important. Contestants in the BBQ contest are always looking for an edge, such as a finer texture, tenderness, marbling etc. Some of the competitors who sampled the Lowline beef feel this is what the Lowline breed can offer. After the American Royal, a high-placing, well known team wanted to try a Lowline brisket for a competition in Illinois. A brisket from a grass fed, natural 1/2 blood Lowline steer that had been ultra-sounded for tenderness, marbling, etc. was provided. The response was outstanding, the team placed 8th overall and in the brisket category received all high marks. Doc, who is the head cook for the team stated, “I believe this is the best brisket I have ever cooked. It was more like a filet mignon and my teammates as well as some of my close competitors were convinced I had cooked a filet mignon not a brisket.” He was very impressed with the tenderness, marbling and the natural beef flavor. We want to congratulate the team, Que’s Your Daddy, for their success, and thank them for their feed back and for handing out information on the Lowline breed. Thank you to the Mad Hogs and an Englishman on their success and for using Lowline beef and for their feedback. Thank you to: Karla Kovac for this marketing idea, her time, effort putting everything together and for helping to make this event a success. To Dick Miller, a Lowline breeder in Colorado, for providing the high marbling and tender Lowline-cross steers that supplied the briskets for the competitions. BBQ TV, for the opportunity to promote the Lowline breed and products. Breeders, use your imaginations! Innovative promotions such as this help get the Lowline name out to a larger spectrum. Rick Lloyd Dakota Lowlines. Winter 2009 • The Lowline Ledger

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American Royal Lowline Show Kansas City, Missouri October 28, 2009 1:00 Pm Judge: Mark Ebeling, Cleburne, Tx Purebred/Percentage Lowline Bulls

Class 18 – Junior Heifer Calf Calved Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2009 1st – Miss Rita Bailey-Ritter Farms 2nd – TCS Littlefly 1W Jamie Marie Tummons 3rd – W903 Ross & Al Dirksen 4th – W901 Ross & Al Dirksen Junior Heifer Calf Champion: EZ Red Baroness 103W

Melinda Houttuin, Hallsville, MO

Class 1 – Spring Bull Calf – Calved March 1, 2009 and after 1st – Key Winston Rafter Key Ranch

Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: EBC Red Ivy 431W Schmit Farms Oakes ND

Junior Bull Calf Champion: Key Winston

Class 19 – Senior Heifer Calf, Calved Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2008 1st – TCS Erica 10U Jamie Marie Tummons 2nd – HH Miss Three Quarter Million Melinda Houttuin 3rd – HH Penelope Pussy Kat Melinda Houttuin

Rafter Key Ranch Kiowa, CO

Class 3 – Senior Bull Calf, Calved Sept 1 – Dec 31 2008 1st – Malo Divo Karla A. Kovac-Grier Senior Bull Calf Champion: Malo Divo Karla A. Kovac-Grier Stewartsville, MO Class 4 – Summer Yearling Bull Calved May 1 – Aug 31, 2008 1ST – WMF Under The Wire Winner Maker Farms Champion Junior Bull: WMF Under The Wire

Winner Maker Farms Kiowa, CO

Grand Champion Purebred/Percentage Bull: Key Winston Rafter Key Ranch Kiowa, CO Reserve Grand Champion Purebred/Percentage Bull: WMF Under The Wire Winner Maker Farms Kiowa, CO

Fullblood Lowline Bulls Class 9- Spring Bull Calf Calved March 1, 2009 and after 1st – Mr Rocking Boris Karla A. Kovac-Grier 2nd – WMF Wallstreet Winner Maker Farms Junior Bull Calf Champion: Mr Rocking Boris Karla A. Kovac-Grier Stewartsville MO Junior Bull Calf Reserve Champion: WMF Wallstreet Winner Maker Farms Kiowa CO Class 11 – Senior Bull Calf Calved Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2008 1st – KBW Poke K Bar W Ranches LLC 2nd – SFR Tank Heather Fanning/Sunflower Ranch Senior Bull Calf Champion: KBW Poke K Bar W Ranches Llc /Kluding Mcloud OK Senior Bull Calf Reserve Champion: SFR Tank Heather Fanning/Sunflower Ranch Cordova IL Class 12 – Summer Yearling Bull Calved May 1 – Aug 31, 2008 1st – EZ Update 16U Effertz Ez Ranch 2nd – WMF Under Cover Winner Maker Farms 3rd – EZ Underdog 20U Effertz Ez Ranch Class 13- Spring Yearling Bull Calved March 1 – April 30, 2008 1st – Spring Creek Uri Chatham Ridge Farm 2nd – Bar J Dynamo 8U5 Bar J Ranch 3rd – Sigel Sunset Maximus Sigel Sunset Ranch Champion Junior Bull: Spring Creek Uri Chatham Ridge Farm, Old Chatham, NY Reserve Champion Junior Bull: EZ Update 16U Effertz Ez Ranch Bismarck, ND Class 16 – Two-Year-Old Bull Calved Jan 1 – June 30, 2007 1st – Mr Rocking Brenton 42T Karla A. Kovac-Grier Champion Senior Bull: Mr Rocking Brenton 42T

Karla Kovac-Grier, Stewartsville, MO

Grand Champion Fullblood Bull: Spring Creek Uri Chatham Ridge Farm, Old Chatham NY Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull: EZ Update 16U Effertz EZ Ranch Bismarck ND

Purebred/Percentage Lowline Females Class 17 – Spring Heifer Calf Calved March 1, 2009 and after 1st – EZ Red Baroness 103W Melinda Houttuin 2nd – EBC Red Ivy 431W Schmit Farms 3rd – Cactus Rose Steve Herrick 4th – EBC Miss Chateau 58W Schmit Farms 5th – Lolliepop Steve Herrick 6th – EZ Riley 323W Effertz EZ Ranch 7th – EZ Whitney 331W Effertz EZ Ranch 8th – Miss Rocking Houdini Karla A. Kovac-Grier 9th – EZ Sultress 335W Effertz Ez Ranch 10th – Miss Rocking Keno's Payday Karla A Kovac-Grier

Class 29 – Yearling Heifer Calved March 1 – April 30, 2008 1st – Double J's Brick's Little Sis Winner Maker Farms 2nd – MCR April Fools Winner Maker Farms 3rd – Bar J Nadine 9J33-8U4 K Bar W Ranches LLC 4th – Bar J Olive 09H-8U28 Victoria Reed 5th – EBC She's So Sweet 125U Schmit Farms 6th – Bar J Tina 2M43-8U7 Bar J Ranch Champion Junior Heifer: Double J's Brick's Little Sis

Winner Maker Farms, Kiowa CO

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: EZ Cinderella 61U Melinda Houttuin, Hallsville, MO

Senior Heifer Calf Champion: TCS Erica 10U Jamie Marie Tummons, Gallatin MO

Class 32 – Cow – Calf, Cow Born On Or Before August 31, 2007 With Natural Nursing Calf (Not Embryo Transplant) 1st – Jet’s Miss Bori Karla A Kovac-Grier 2nd – EZ Lacey 55T Effertz EZ Ranch 3rd – Bar J Flicka 3N11-7T46 Bar J Ranch

Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: HH Miss Three Quarter Million Melinda Houttuin, Hallsville MO

Champion Cow Calf: Jet’s Miss Bori

Class 20 – Summer Yearling Heifer Calved May 1 – Aug 31, 2008 1st – BV Undeniable 30U Winner Maker Farms 2nd – CHF Shot Of Tequila Carraige Hill Farm

Reserve Champion Cow- Calf: EZ Lacey 55T Effertz EZ Ranch Bismarck ND

Class 21 – Spring Yearling Heifer Calved March 1 – April 30, 2008 1st – SFR Dejamoo Heather Fanning Sunflower Ranch 2nd – Bar J Connie M1-U11 Heaven Sent Farm Champion Junior Heifer: BV Undeniable 30U

Winner Maker Farms Kiowa CO

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: SFR Dejamoo Heather Fanning Sunflower Ranch, Cordova, IL Class 23 – Senior Yearling Heifer Calved Sep 1 – Dec 31, 2007 1st – Bar J Polly 22N-T63 Heaven Sent Farms Champion Senior Heifer: Bar J Polly 22N-T63 Heaven Sent Farms, Fayetteville AR

Karla A Kovac-Grier, Stewartsville MO

Grand Champion Fullblood Female: Double J's Brick's Little Sis Winner Maker Farms, Kiowa CO Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female: WMF Untouchable Winner Maker Farms/University of Findlay Group Classes Class 33 – Get- Of- Sire 1st – Effertz EZ Ranch Ardrossan Neron 2nd – Double K Adventures Mr Rocking Brenton 42T Class 34 – Breeder’s Best Six Head 1st – Effertz EZ Ranch Bismarck ND 2nd – Bar J Ranch Brooten MN

Class 24 – Cow Calf Cow Born On Or Before August 31, 2007 With Natural Nursing Calf (Not Embryo Transfer) 1st – KKG Houdini's Mist Karla A Kovac-Grier 2nd – Miss Keno's Payday Karla A Kovac-Grier 3rd – Bailey's PC II Bailey-Ritter Farms Champion Cow-Calf: KKG Houdini's Mist

Karla A Kovac-Grier Stewartsville, MO

Reserve Champion Cow-Calf: Miss Keno's Payday Karla A Kovac-Grier Stewartsville, MO Grand Champion Purebred/Percentage Female: EZ Red Baroness 103W Melinda Houttuin, Hallsville, MO Reserve Grand Champion Purebred/Percentage Female: BV Undeniable 30U Winner Maker Farms, Kiowa CO

Fullblood Lowline Females Class 25 – Spring Heifer Calved March 1, 2009 and after 1st – Bailey's Polly Ff9248 Bailey-Ritter Farms 2nd – WMF Whitney Winner Maker Farms 3rd – EZ Willow 5W Effertz EZ Ranch 4th – EZ Maggie Mae 19W Effertz EZ Ranch 5th – EZ Velvet 16W Effertz EZ Ranch Class 26- Junior Heifer Calf Calved Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2009 1st – LLB Mac Shine Dennis Boldt Junior Heifer Calf Champion: Bailey's Polly

Bailey-Ritter Farms, Holt, MO

Junior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion: WMF Whitney Winner Maker Farms, Kiowa, CO Class 27 – Senior Heifer Calf Calved Sept 1 – Dec 31, 2008 1st – WMF Untouchable Winner Maker Farms/University of Findlay 2nd – Bar J Nadine Bar J Ranch 3rd – KBW Baxa K Bar W Ranches LLC Senior Heifer Calf Champion: WMF Untouchable Winner Maker Farms/University of Findlay Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion : Bar J Nadine 6S88-8U61 Bar J Ranch Brooten MN Class 28 – Summer Yearling Heifer Calved May 1 – Aug 31. 2008 1st – EZ Cinderella 61U Melinda Houttuin 2nd – Her Royal Lowness 66U Effertz EZ Ranch & Ten Triple X 3rd – EZ Crimson Marnie 64U Effertz EZ Ranch 4th – EZ Little Lady 12U Effertz Ez Ranch & Ten Triple X Ranch 5th – Sigel Sunsets Brownie Sigel Sunset Ranch

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4th Annual Northwest Lowline Classic Show

Late Summer Yearling Bull – calved between 7/1/08-8/31/08 1st – TL Monroe Topline Lowlines

Spokane Interstate Fair, Spokane, WA Sept. 12, 2009

Summer Yearling Bull – calved between 5/1/08 ñ 6/30/08 1st – WMF Undercover Smith & Associates

FULLBLOOD FEMALES

Spring Yearling Bull – calved between 3/1/08-4/30/08 1st – MCR Opinionated Muddy Creek Ranch 2nd – Lazy G Chase Lazy G Lowlines 3rd – MCR Creole Muddy Creek Ranch 4th – Bri Leith Uriel Bri Leith Farm 5th – Cloverdale Idaho Gold Cloverdale Farms

Junior Heifer Calf – calved on or after 1/1/09 1st – TL Tawney Topline Lowlines 2nd – Cloverdale Bambi Cloverdale Farms 3rd – Madison Smith & Associates 4th – Bogus Creek Powder Puff Bogus Creek Lowlines 5th – Bri-Leith Willow Bri-Leith Farm 6th – Adalida Smith & Associates 7th – Bri-Leith Wonder Bri-Leith Farm 8th – Bogus Creek Beatific Bogus Creek Lowlines 9th – Cloverdale Miss Sugar Too Cloverdale Farms Winter Heifer Calf – calved between 11/1/08-12/31/08 1st – Lazy G Red Rose Lazy G Lowlines Senior Heifer Calf – calved between 9/1/08-10/31/08 1st – WMF Untouchable Smith & Associates Champion Heifer Calf TL Tawney

Topline Lowlines, Monroe, WA

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf WMF Untouchable Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO Late Summer Yearling Heifer - calved between 7/1/08-8/31/08 1st – JE U-Lilly Eldridge Ranch Summer Yearling Heifer – calved between 5/1/08-6/30/08 1st – Lazy G Haley Lazy G Lowlines 2nd – Lazy G Ava Lazy G Lowlines Spring Yearling Heifer – calved between 3/1/08-4/30/08 1st – Brick’s Little Sis 7U Smith & Associates 2nd – JE US Golden Girl Topline Lowlines 3rd – MCR Miss Montana Muddy Creek Ranch 4th – Bri Leith Uel Bri-Leith Farm 5th – Cloverdale Sassy Cloverdale Farms 6th – RBF Tootsie M & M Lowlines 7th – Lazy G Roz Lazy G Lowlines 8th – Cloverdale April Cloverdale Farms 9th – RBF Taffy M & M Lowlines Junior Champion Heifer Brick’s Little Sis 7U

Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO

Reserve Champion Heifer JE US Golden Girl

Topline Lowlines, Monroe, WA

Junior Yearling Heifer – calved between 1/1/08-2/29/08 1st – Lazy G Rachel Lazy G Lowlines Senior Yearling Heifer – 9/1/07-12/31/07 1st – JE Lilliput Joy Senior Champion Heifer JE Lilliput Joy Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Lazy G Rachel

Eldridge Ranch

Eldridge Ranch, Sweet, ID Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA

Cow/Calf pair 1st – Wanamara Gin & Tonic/Cloverdale Bambi Cloverdale Farms, Rathdrum, ID 2nd – TL Annie Oakley/TL Buffalo Bill Cody Topline Lowlines, Monroe, WA 3rd – JE Syringa/BC Powder Puff Bogus Creek Lowlines, Meridian, ID 4th – Cloverdale Trudy/Cloverdale Speedy Gonzales Cloverdale Farms, Rathdrum, ID Grand Champion Female Brick’s Little Sis 7U Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO Reserve Grand Champion Female JE US Golden Girl Topline Lowlines, Monroe, WA FULLBLOOD BULLS Junior Bull Calf – calved on or after 1/1/09 1st – TL Buffalo Bill Cody Topline Lowlines 2nd – Cloverdale Speedy Gonzales Cloverdale Farms Winter Bull Calf – calved between 11/1/08-12/31/08 1st – MCR Crown Royale South Side Farm Senior Bull Calf – calved between 9/1/08-10/31/08 1st – Bogus Creek Stanley Bogus Creek Lowlines Champion Bull Calf MCR Crown Royale

South Side Farm, Schenectady, NY

Reserve Champion Bull Calf TL Buffalo Bill Cody

Topline Lowlines, Monroe, WA

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Champion Junior Bull MCR Opinionated Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Reserve Champion Junior Bull :WMF Undercover Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO Junior Yearling Bull – calved between 1/1/08-2/29/08 1st – Lazy G Red by Design Lazy G Lowlines Two Year Old Bull-calved before 9/1/07 1st – Lazy G Beau 2ns – TL Wanamara Vanderbolt 3rd – TL Caesar

Lazy G Lowlines Topline Lowlines Double D Lowlines

Grand Champion Fullblood Bull Lazy G Beau Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull MCR Crown Royale Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Produce of Dam 1st – Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO 2nd – Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA

3rd – J Double D Winchester

Double D Lowlines

Champion PB/Percentage Bull Calf Bri Leith Whirlwind Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Bull Calf J Double D Wilson Double D Lowlines, Athol, ID Late Summer Yearling Bull – calved between 7/1/08-8/31/08 1st – WMF Under the Wire Smith & Associates Spring Yearling Bull – calved between 3/1/08-4/30/08 1st – MCR Tonka Muddy Creek Ranch 2nd – MCR Montana Maid Muddy Creek Ranch Champion PB/Percentage Junior Bull WMF Under the Wire Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Bull Calf MCR Tonka Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Grand Champion PB/Percentage Bull WMF Under the Wire Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Bull Calf MCR Tonka Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Produce of Dam 1st – J Double D Winchester/JDD Miss Sophie Double D Lowlines, Athol, ID† Get of Sire 1st – MCR Sage, MCR Tonka, MCR Miss Bridger Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT 2nd – J Double D Wilson, J Double D Winchester, J Double D Whisper Double D Lowlines, Athol, ID Best 6 Head 1st – Double D Lowlines, Athol, ID

Get of Sire 1st – Cloverdale Farms, Rathdrum, ID 2nd – Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA

SHOWMANSHIP Senior Champion: Beverly Shirts Reserve: Celina Goben

Best 6 Head 1st – Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO 2nd – Topline Lowlines, Monroe, WA 3rd – Cloverdale Farms, Rathdrum, ID

PB/PERCENTAGE FEMALES Junior Heifer Calf – calved on or after 1/1/09 1st – MM Lily M & M Lowlines 2nd – MM Candy M & M Lowlines 3rd – Bri Leith Wonderful Bri Leith Farm 4th – J Double D Whisper Double D Lowlines Winter Heifer Calf – calved between 11/1/08 – 12/31/08 1st – GBL Fran Green Bluff Lowline 2nd – GBL Jingle Green Bluff Lowline

Intermediate Champion: Izzy Bradshaw Reserve: Melissa Snow Junior Participants: Caleb Snow Jalyn Dodd Hailee Boekel Austyn Boekel

Senior Heifer Calf – calved between 9/1/08 and 10/31/08 1st – MCR Veronica Muddy Creek Ranch Champion PB/Percentage Heifer Calf MCR Veronica Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Heifer Calf MM Lily M & M Lowlines, Colbert, WA Late Summer Yearling Heifer – calved 7/1/08-8/31/08 1st – JDD Miss Sophie Double D Lowlines Spring Yearling Heifer – calved between 3/1/08-4/30/08 1st – BV Unmasked Smith & Associates 2nd – MCR Sage Muddy Creek Ranch 3rd – MCR Miss Bridger Muddy Creek Ranch 4th – JDD Tuxedoís Painted Katie Double D Lowlines 5th – Cloverdale Molly Cloverdale Farms

Grand Champion Fullblood Bull

Champion PB/Percentage Junior Heifer BV Unmasked Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO

Lazy G Beau Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA

Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Junior Heifer MCR Veronica Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT Junior Yearling Heifer ñ 1/1/08-2/29/08 1st – ) JE U-Belt Cow/Calf Pair 1st – Bri Leith Topaz/Bri Leith Whirlwind 2nd – JDD Tequila/J Double D Wilson 3rd – PX99N/Bri Leith Wonderful 4th – BLD SF11/J Double D Winchester

Eldridge Ranch

Bri Leith Farm Double D Lowlines Bri Leith Farm Double D Lowlines

Grand Champion PB/Percentage Female BV Unmasked 11OU Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO Reserve Champion PB/Percentage Junior Heifer MCR Veronica Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT PB/PERCENTAGE BULLS

Grand Champion Fullblood Female

Junior Bull Calf – calved on or after 1/1/09 1st – Bri Leith Whirlwind Bri Leith Farm 2nd – J Double D Wilson Double D Lowlines

Brick’s Little Sis 7U Smith & Associates, Kiowa, CO

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Regional Association News Midwest Lowline Association We are growing! With the addition of states the MLA is growing daily. During the American Royal we obtained more new members and were able to hold a physical meeting where we were addressed by the CEO of the American Royal, Mr. Jim McNair. Mr. McNair acknowledged our hard work in getting entries to increase in the American Royal Show and also commented on the MLA involvement with the American Royal Kids Q. All our efforts have been received with open arms since the American Royal is a non-profit organization geared towards the involvement of young adults in agriculture. Unlike other venues this show is an 11-week event starting in September and ending in November. Plans for next year’s event have already begun starting with the BBQ and going through the Lowline Show.

Lowline Show at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Austin, Texas immediately following the Houston show. We’re hoping that all exhibitors at the Houston show on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 will leave there and make the short drive to Austin for the Star of Texas Show checking in that same evening of the 16th with the show to be held on March 18. Two shows in a week – two for one!

We need to express many thanks to Kathy and Tom Fredrickson who so graciously prepared our great buffet prior to the sale at the Royal. Many thanks also to the members that helped. All the teamwork paid off as everything went very smooth.

Two field days were held in the region in 2009. One was held at the Prime Lowline Angus annual ranch event in Hopland, California on April 18. SLABA director Jim Crawford and his wife Amy hosted the Field Day. Jim and Amy gave those who attended a first class tour of their ranch (which is maintained by sustainable practices). This was followed by a fantastic barbeque, and to top it off they provided a live band to entertain the guests! We’re all looking forward to this again next year.

Another thanks goes to Norbrook Pharmaceuticals (www.norbrookinc.com) as they stepped up and donated many premium gifts that were high dollar and very useful to those that won them. Thank you also goes out to Bomac Vets Plus Animal Health and Nutrition for their kind donation of Probios for premium gifts. Visit them at www.probios.com This year at the American Royal we had 70 entries and were acknowledged with great enthusiasm by our judge Mark Eberling. We hope to increase the number of entries again next year as this show is growing into a great event for us. As the year moves on the MLA is pulling together to work on other events to gain exposure for our breed throughout the Midwest. Mark your calendars for the Iowa State Fair and Nebraska State Fair in August 2010 and the American Royal at the end of October 2010. Karla A. Kovac-Grier

Mountain States Region The MSLA sponsored NILE show was a great success this year. We had a total of 72 entries from California, Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, Nebraska and Montana. I want to thank all of you for coming and helping with the show. Look for the show results in the show section of this Lowline Ledger. On Friday night the group had a Q & A session with Rick Dodd, Trevor Smith and Brian Walters. They shared some of what the Board has been working to attain this year and heard member concerns. It was a very informative evening. Thanks to the ALR “Hot Dog Money” we also had snacks and refreshments. I would like to encourage anyone in the Mountain States region to join MSLA to work as a group to continue to promote this fine breed. If you need further information please call or email any member of the MSLA Board. Betty Deeney, President 406-366-0267 [email protected] Paul Kenehan, VP 307-761-5519 [email protected] Rick Sekich, Treasurer 307-532-7674 [email protected] Les Shannon, Secretary 303-451-5355 [email protected] Erik Hansen, At Large 303-622-6361 [email protected] Thanks again to all who attended and hope to see more of you next year. Betty Deeney Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Association (SLABA) The Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Association continues to grow in numbers as we strive to serve our members in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. SLABA sponsored the Open Lowline Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in March. The results of that show were reported in the Ledger earlier this year. We will be sponsoring that show again in March of 2010 and also the Open

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There is great excitement in the state of California as plans are being made to either show or exhibit Lowlines at the Cal Expo – the state fair of California in Sacramento. That will be in July and August of 2010. We are inviting all members of the ALR and SLABA in the surrounding states to participate in what we anticipate to be an annual event. Let’s get it up and going. Contact [email protected] as to how you can help with that.

The second field day was held at the ranch of Larry and Kim Watkins in Groesbeck, Texas on September 25. Patti Seeley gave an excellent presentation of sustainable pasture practices, showing photos of how she had transformed some poorly performing pastures into productive, natural, multispecies grazing areas. We also were given a demonstration of show fitting using the Watkins’ fine bull, Peyton. Lunch – great Lowline burgers – was cooked and served by Mark Roesler. A question and suggestion session followed where the members expressed their opinions and concerns about the association and direction it should move. Out of those discussions a committee was later appointed consisting of Sandra Walker, Bob Bard, Tim Jackson, Patti Seeley and Jim Crawford to address the disposition of extra Lowline bulls and steers. The board of directors is considering the recommendations of the committee at this time. If you live in our eight-state region and are not a member of SLABA we encourage you to join. See our website at www.slaba.us. Bill Cabaniss, Vice-President Northwest Lowline Association 2009 has been a busy year for the Northwest Lowline Association. We completed our biggest ever show ever at the Northwest Lowline Classic in Spokane in September with over 60 head from at least five states. A big thank you to the ALR Board members Brian Walters, Rick Dodd and Trevor Smith for coming to the 2009 Northwest Lowline Classic and keeping in touch with the NWLA. Jim Eldridge has taken over as our interim President after Gordon Lenhard resigned. Thanks Gordon for all your hard work. We appointed Beth Chudoba of Klammath Falls, Oregon to be our Vice President. We have increased our membership to over 40 members from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and Montana. We are looking forward to a great 2010 and all the challenges that it will have. Our membership is working hard to expand the Lowline breed in the Northwest. We are currently planning a spring show at the Spring Washington State Fair in Puyallup in April. Some of our members also showed at the NILE in Billings Montana and will represent the NWLA in Denver in January. We are proud of all the hard work the NWLA and all of its members have put into making this a great year and a much improved association. We have some big goals set for 2010 including our Northwest Lowline Classic in September 2010 in Spokane and a possible sale to go along with it. This will be a great opportunity to see and possibly purchase some of the best genetics the ALR has to offer. We fully expect 2010 to be our best year. Alan Bradshaw

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