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Stewart Select Angus Spring UpdateThere are still bulls we have to sell at both the Midland Bull Test in Montana on Friday, April 4thand the IBEP Bull Sale on Saturday, April 26th. Please reach out if you have any questions about those bulls selling. Andrew Stewart, Herd Manager 800-SA-BULLS (722-8557) 812-614-48671601 N CR 200 EGreensburg, IN 47240astewart@stewartselectangus.comWe have just concluded our spring bull sale on March 10th. We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued trust in our program and our bulls. We are grateful for the old customers and also the new ones.We are excited about the next few years in the cattle business with where prices are currently. We think that doing a little extra than what you maybe normally do will pay dividends when you take your calves to the sale barn.We have started breeding already to shoot for our early December calves. We are excited for some of the new genetics that we are using this spring. 2
Stewart Select Angus Spring UpdateThere are still bulls we have to sell at both the Midland Bull Test in Montana on Friday, April 4thand the IBEP Bull Sale on Saturday, April 26th. Please reach out if you have any questions about those bulls selling. Andrew Stewart, Herd Manager 800-SA-BULLS (722-8557) 812-614-48671601 N CR 200 EGreensburg, IN 47240astewart@stewartselectangus.comWe have just concluded our spring bull sale on March 10th. We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued trust in our program and our bulls. We are grateful for the old customers and also the new ones.We are excited about the next few years in the cattle business with where prices are currently. We think that doing a little extra than what you maybe normally do will pay dividends when you take your calves to the sale barn.We have started breeding already to shoot for our early December calves. We are excited for some of the new genetics that we are using this spring. SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 //// 1 PM1 PM //// LITTLE YORK, INLITTLE YORK, INTurning Point Daughter Sells Bred To KR Cadillac RanchTurning Point x Champion Hill Emblynette Sells Bred To Poss DeadwoodJindra Acclaim Sells Bred To KR Cadillac RanchConley Verified SonOctober Encore DaughterFollow us on FacebookDuane & Julie Stephens812-887-1523goldbucklecattle@gmail.comSALE MANAGED BY:SALE MANAGED BY:Catalogs Mailed Upon RequestSALE BROADCAST BY:SALE BROADCAST BY:Brooklyn Graham812-530-0748April Born Hot Rod x Champion Hill Shadoe3
Indiana Angus NewsVolume 80- No. 2Published at Baugh Fine Print & MailingSend all ad copy to: Krista Stillwellkrista@stillwellandco.comindianaangusnews@gmail.comPlease mark email content for the website or social media - Attn. Krista StillwellSPECIAL THANKS TO ADVERTISERS THIS ISSUEWCIAAStewart Select AngusWCIAAPipe Creek AngusGerber Land & CattleDawson AngusNIAAIndiana Regional LeadershipSIAA Advertisement DirectoryNWIAA Advertisement DirectoryBlue River Acres AngusBeaver RidgeHowell Cattle Co. & NicKatieIAA AUXILIARY OFFICERSPresidentCarla Dawson1888 West 200 SouthMorocco, IN 47963843-941-0984dawson.carla@mail.comVice PresidentBecky Clothier650 W 600 SChalmers, IN 47929765-430-4633RLClothier75@gmail.comSecretaryKathy Wilson3081 E. CR 400 N. Orleans, IN 47452 812-653-0019 kjowilson80@gmail.comTreasurerCortney Hill-Dukehart Cates7893 South Indian Trail Modoc, IN 47358 410-707-0267 cortneyhd@gmail.comIAA OFFICERSPresident: Joe Horstman765-426-0426joe.horstman@gmail.comPresident Elect:Carla Dawson843-941-0984dawson.carla@mail.comSecond Vice President:Deanna Hong765-721-7776bloomdea@hotmail.comSecretary:Julie Innisinnisfarms@hotmail.com765-629-2265Treasurer: Melanie Ritzritzangus@gmail.com812-343-1629Past President: Clint Coverdale317-363-4943coverdaleangus@gmail.comREGIONAL DIRECTORSNWIAA State Directors:Jim LindleyRandy BushMike RoseNEIAA State Directors:Dr. Bruce LambJerry OttRobert KnottWCIAA State DirectorsKevin NewmanKevin SwaimSteve ShoupSEIAA State Directors:Dr. Phil HowellBrandon WatermanJe InnisSWIAA State Directors:Paul Hart IISandy CarmichaelLes CarmichaelSIAA State Directors:Rex KovertJerritt RossRyan OtisIJAA OFFICERSPresident: Delaney WatermanVice President: Bryce HongSecretary: Rosalind KidwellTreasurer: Allie HowellReporter / Historian: Zayda HongCommunications Director: Jacob WickardMembership Director: Ethan MillerRepresentatives to Adult Board:Owen MillerRosalind KidwellNJAS Voting DelegatesBryce HongAllie HowellNJAS Alternate Voting DelegatesEthan MillerDelaney WatermanAmerican Angus Association Regional ManagerCasey Jentz (608)234-19984
Jason Miller Lee Miller Ethan Miller765-215-1177 765-215-6078 765-744-1470www.pipecreekangus.comThe Miller Family | Gaston, IndianaPipe Creek AngusBulls available private treaty and at the Northern Indiana Angus Breeders Sale.All bulls are vaccinated, wormed, fertility tested and halter broke.The entire group can be viewed on our website.Pipe Creek Reckoning 1124Reg. # 20967327 DOB: 1/29/2024Hill Valley Reckoning 931 X LMF Radar 1710Pipe Creek Reckoning 1624Reg. # 20967331 DOB: 2/3/2024Hill Valley Reckoning 931 X PVF Insight 0129Pipe Creek Joker's Wild 1324Reg. # 21010173 DOB: 2/1/2024Riverstone Vegas 49H X PVF Blacklist 70775
FEATURESVolume Info & Contact Directory ...................4Message from the President ....7Junior Jabber ......................8News from the Auxiliary .......10Queen's Corner ................. 11CAB Recipe of the Month .... 12News & Notes ........................14Transfer Factor Enhances Immunity ................ 16One Bid Away .......................22Grace College Alum Inducted into ICI Indiana Academy ....... 24INDIANA ANGUSTheNewsINDEX OF ADVERTISEMENTSSIAA ....................................................CoverStewart Select Angus ..............Inside Front CoverSIAA ..........................................................3Pipe Creek Angus .............................................5Gerber Land & Cattle ................................. 9Dawson Angus ............................................... 13NIAA ........................................................18Indiana Regional Leadership .....................19SIAA Advertisement Directory .................... 20NWIAA Advertisement Directory .................21Blue River Acres Angus ................................... 26Beaver Ridge ...................... Inside Back CoverHowell Cattle Co. & NicKatie ...........Back Cover
SPRING IN INDIANA!!! Rain, snow, sun, wind, freezing temps, glimpses of heat. All in the same week and sometimes the same day…As cattle producers we face spring with a new optimism. Calves are hitting the ground, and we are keeping those winter and fall calves healthy and dry.I am writing this letter in the week leading up to our annual meeting. We are getting great support from farms, vendors, and others while trying to celebrate the accomplishments of our organization. e annual meeting allows us to conduct important business, get updates from committees and celebrate historic herds. If you attended the meeting, thank you!As always, I am available to discuss what this organization can do for your operation. When we are in leadership positions we should work to better the organization without our own farm in mind. As members I encourage you to get greedy and ask that organization to help you on your farm. We can be of benet even if you don’t show your cattle. Let’s discuss how that might be of use to you. We have a historic and strong network. Take advantage of your membership and please suggest how we might enhance that value.Sincerely,Joe HorstmanIndiana Angus AssociationA Message from the President7
Spring Time Is HereI am ready to talk spring as my walks from the Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) fraternity have been cold this winter!As we are spring calving, getting cattle ready for the early shows, waiting on the mud to disappear, we need to remember a few things that will happen later this spring and summer. The Indiana Junior Angus Association has a big few months ahead of us!Our Indiana Angus Preview Show will be here before we know it -- in Lebanon, IN on June 13-15. The weekend will feature our annual Junior and Open shows. We normally discuss last minute organizational items for the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). The NJAS will be in Tulsa, OK this year from June 28 to July 5. For those of you that have attended a national show, you know how fun this week is for everyone. And, for those of you planning to attend for the rst time -- we cannot wait to have you join us. The Indiana State Fair will run this year from August 1 through the 17th. The open show will be held on July 31 and the 4-H beef showmanship contest will be on August 1, followed by the 4-H Heifer and Steer shows on August 2 and August 3, respectively. Many of us enjoy this time with our friends and families because we get to do what we love one more time before school begins in the fall!As we know, there are many jackpot shows and preparation that takes place in the spring. Spring helps me think about the time I get to spend getting my animals to look the best I can for the show season. Other things that we all need to keep in mind are:• If you want to contribute your farm logo to the NJAS junior shirts, the information needs to be submitted to Deanna Hong by June 1st, 2025• If you are a high school senior or college student, check out the scholarship section on the Indiana Angus Association website for deadlines!I did not think much about scholarships until I was a high school senior. My recommendation to younger members is that this is the perfect time to be collecting all your information that will be a part of your scholarship applications. Scholarships really help your families, and it's a great way to showcase all of the awards, recognitions, honors and achievements you have received as a junior Angus member. I am so thankful for the generous support of many breeders, the American Angus Association and Foundation, and others, who provide these important scholarships for junior members. They have certainly helped me and my sister with our undergraduate education at Purdue University! I want to wish everyone a safe spring and I look forward to seeing you at shows over the next several months!Jacob WickardC DIndiana Junior Angus Board of Directors. J J E8
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AUXILIARY ACCESSPresidentCarla Dawsondawson.carla@mail.comVice PresidentBecky Clothierrlclothier75@gmail.comSecretaryKathy Wilsonkjowilson80@gmail.comTreasurerCortney Hill Dukehart Catescortneyhd@gmail.com10
Queen's CornerQueen's CornerHello Indiana Angus Association! My name is Rosalind Kidwell and I am from Gentryville, Indiana. I am a 5th generation Angus breeder with a history steeped in the Indiana Angus Association. This history and experiences that I hold have led me to the extraordinary position I have been selected for. I am serving as the 2025 Miss American Angus and look forward to keeping everyone updated on all my adventures for the rest of this year. A little bit about me. I am a freshman at Purdue University, “Boiler Up, Hammer Down!,”studying Biochemistry with the intent of going to Pharmacy school to become a Veterinary Pharmacologist. I have been around Angus cattle and attending shows since I can remember. Angus cattle have always been a constant in my life and I look forward to this journey as Miss American Angus representing not only Indiana but the entire Angus breed. Since the day in November that I was announced to wear the coveted red jacket and represent the amazing Hoosier state as this year's Miss American Angus, it has been a whirlwind. Growing up showing Angus cattle and being involved in the Indiana Angus Association the people that make up our great association have been a constant in my time showing cattle. The connections and experiences that I have gained as a member of our association have carried me incredibly far, and will serve me well as the 2025 Miss American Angus.My rst stop of many this year was at the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). This show is one that is very close to home and one of my favorites. Nothing comes close to that feeling of stepping on the green shavings to exhibit Angus cattle in Freedom Hall, but this time it was different. It was my very rst show as Miss American Angus and I couldn’t wait. The little girl that had grown up watching the many Miss American Angus’s before me was ecstatic to kick off this fantastic journey at the infamous green chips. From the moment my heels, instead of boots, hit the ring I was on cloud 9. After two days of these shows and that feeling never leaving me I knew that this year would be one I will never forget and this was only the beginning. Shortly after NAILE I found myself at the Certied Angus Beef headquarters learning more about how important the 10 qualications are that make CAB the best there is. This weekend full of delicious food and amazing people is one that I am incredibly grateful for.In January my Miss American Angus adventures took me to new places with a host of new experiences. My rst stop of 2025 brought me to Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. While it was a cold trip out to Oklahoma City, my time spent in the ring and getting to visit with producers from across the country was amazing. I also had the opportunity of being present for the auctioning off of the Foundation Heifer Package and to see the amazing work being done to further the opportunities available for the juniors in the National Junior Angus Association. After a short few days resting up from all the events at Cattlemen’s Congress I was off again. This next trip took me to the “Granddaddy of them all”, the National Western Stock Show in Denver, and Colorado. This was my very rst time being in Denver and I could feel the history present in the show ring on the hill; to be a part of the very last time showing there was an honor. I am so glad to have opportunities like this through the American Angus Auxiliary. My next stop of this year will take me to Harrisonburg, Virginia for the Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic! I cannot wait to see more of my Indiana Angus family throughout this year and wish everyone luck coming into the spring and summer show season!by Rosalind Kidwell Miss American Angus11
RECIPE AIR FRYER CRISPY BEEF BITESServes 6Prep Time: 5 minsCook Time: 10 mins TOTAL: 15 minsAUTHOR: Certied Angus Beef Test KitchenAbout this recipeYou’ll love this easy party appetizer using leftover pot roast! Air frying and tossing in this spicy and sweet sauce transforms yesterday’s dinner into a delicious appetizer or snack.Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds Certied Angus Beef ® cooked chuck roast 1/2 cup pepper jelly 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons cider vinegar non-stick cooking sprayInstructions:1. FRY. Cut chilled chuck roast into 1-inch cubes. Lightly coat with nonstick spray. Air fry at 400°F (200° C) for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy.2. MAKE SAUCE. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine pepper jelly, soy sauce and cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer, stirring to combine ingredients for 30 seconds; remove from heat.3. FINISH and SERVE. Pour sauce into a medium mixing bowl; add air-fried beef cubes and toss well to coat. Serve with toothpicks.12
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NEWS & NOTESNews from around the country, including USDA-NASS inventory statistics, scholarship opportunities, upcoming educational meetings, approval for the Beef Cattle Research Center at K-State, new resources available to Texas ranchers and a grant available for those interested in solar grazing.'CATTLE ON FEED' REPORT RELEASEDThere were 86.7 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2025, according to the Cattle report published Jan. 31 by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).Other key ndings in the report include:• Of the 86.7 million head in inventory, all cows and heifers that have calved totaled 37.2 million.• ere are 27.9 million beef cows in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2025, down 1% from last year.• e number of milk cows in the United States increased slightly to 9.35 million.• e U.S. calf crop was estimated at 33.5 million head, down slightly from the previous year.• All cattle on feed were at 14.3 million head, down 1% from 2024.To obtain an accurate measurement of the current state of the U.S. cattle industry, NASS surveyed approximately 36,100 operators across the nation during the rst half of January. Surveyed producers were asked to report their cattle inventories as of Jan. 1, 2025, and calf crop for the entire year of 2024 by Internet, mail, telephone or in-person interview.U.S. CATTLE ON FEED DOWN 1%Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 head or more totaled 11.8 million head Jan. 1, 2025 (see Table 1). The inventory was 1% percent below Jan. 1, 2024. The inventory included 7.25 million steers and steer calves, up 1% from the previous year. This group accounted for 61% of the total inventory. Heifers and heifer calves accounted for 4.58 million head, down 3% from 2024.Placements in feedlots during December totaled 1.64 million head, 3% below 2023. Net placements were 1.58 million head. During December, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds (lb.) were 395,000 head, 600-699 lb. were 380,000 head, 700-799 lb. were 375,000 head, 800-899 lb. were 287,000 head, 900-999 lb. were 115,000 head, and 1,000 lb. and greater were 90,000 head.Marketings of fed cattle during December totaled 1.74 million head, 1% above 2023. Other disappearance totaled 59,000 head during December, 2% below 2023.LMA OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 SCHOLARSHIPSThe Livestock Marketing Association, or LMA, announced the Jan. 31 opening of its 2025 scholarship program application period. This annual program is designed to support students who understand the vital role of agriculture and its supporting industries, including the auction method of livestock marketing.The program invites applicants to share how they plan to use their education and future careers to advocate for or advance the livestock marketing industry. Nine deserving students will each be awarded a one-time $2,500 scholarship to assist with their academic pursuits.Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution. Additional requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.0 and sponsorship by an LMA member livestock marketing business.Applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. CST March 14. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.lmaweb.com/.2025 ANGUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPENSince 1998, the Angus Foundation has championed the success of Angus youth by investing in their educations. In the past 27 years, the Angus Foundation has awarded more than $4.9 million in scholarships, including $388,500 in 2024 alone. These scholarships help support students in their educational endeavors — whether they are pursuing undergraduate, graduate or trade degrees. Applications opened Feb. 1 and are due by May 1.Angus Foundation undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications are available to National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members through their American Angus Association login.FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPAddison Cotton of York, Neb., accepts the Richard L. Spader Angus Foundation Scholarship from Sheri Spader at the National 14
Junior Angus Show in Madison, Wis. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $388,500 in scholarships in 2024.In addition to offering scholarship opportunities to NJAA members, the Foundation also offers opportunities to youth from a commercial cattle operation background, through the Commercial Cattlemen’s scholarship program (see “Commercial Cattlemen Scholarship”).Applications for the Angus Foundation’s Certied Angus Beef/NJAA and Commercial Cattlemen Scholarships can be accessed at angus.org/foundation and submitted through email. The website offers more details about the scholarship program.NCBA, PLC CONGRATULATE ZELDIN, BURGUM ON CONFIRMATIONS“For too long, the EPA has stood for ‘Ending Production Agriculture,’” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane in a statement congratulating Lee Zeldin on his conrmation as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Under Administrator Zeldin, we look forward to an EPA that acknowledges the conservation efforts that are only made possible by cattle farmers and ranchers — America’s original conservationists.”Lane recognized Zeldin’s bipartisan conrmation and said, “We look forward to working with him to protect the clean water and healthy soil that American agriculture relies on every day.”Addison Cotton of York, Neb., accepts the Richard L. Spader Angus Foundation Scholarship from Sheri Spader at the National Junior Angus Show in Madison, Wis. The Angus Foundation awarded more than $388,500 in scholarships in 2024.The NCBA and Public Lands Council (PLC) also released a statement congratulating Doug Burgum on his conrmation as secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior.“Secretary Burgum has a proven record of supporting rural communities and promoting a balanced approach to energy development and conservation. His leadership will be critical for ensuring that ranchers and public lands grazing permittees are recognized as a valuable partner in stewarding Western landscapes and for removing regulatory burdens that have plagued management of grazing allotments for decades,” said Kaitlynn Glover, executive director of PLC and NCBA Natural Resources. “We look forward to working with Secretary Burgum to protect the livelihoods of ranchers who rely on public lands, safeguard the health of these ecosystems, and promote policies that benet rural communities and the entire nation.”FIFTH ANNUAL ‘MI AG IDEAS TO GROW WITH’ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FOCUSES ON FOOD AND ANIMAL PRODUCTIONMichigan State University (MSU) Extension invites you to the 2025 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference, happening virtually from Feb. 24 through March 7, 2025. The program, now in its fth year, offers a wealth of educational opportunities for everyone involved or simply just interested in agriculture. By offering this program virtually, attendees from across the Great Lakes region can hear from experts in a wide range of topics.The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference features approximately 40 educational sessions across two weeks with topics focused on:• Animal agriculture — beekeeping, live-stock production, environmental manage-ment and farmers markets.• Beginning farmer — protecting the op-eration, soil texture, business loans, EQIP funding, selling meat and climate change.• Field crop production — slugs and bugs, crop growing mysteries (i.e., stunted soy-beans), growing canola, no-till challenges and opportunities, and precision conserva-tion strategies.• Food preservation — cottage food law, can-ning, selling honey and maple syrup, dehy-drating herbs and produce.• General interest — food marketing labels, grant writing.• Irrigation – eld crop, horticulture and drip irrigation, and Michigan water policy.• Solar — grazing cattle and sheep, and grow-ing vegetables in solar projects.• Vegetables — building up food sovereignty programs through garden education, mar-keting tips when wading into direct-to-con-sumer sales and deep dives into growing se-lected “root, shoot and froot” veggies.“Michigan is blessed with an incredibly diverse agricultural industry,” said Charles Gould, MSU Extension educator based in Ottawa County. “No matter the level of experience, there’s a session for everyone, from practical tools for new farmers to specialized knowledge for seasoned professionals.”Commercial Cattlemen ScholarshipThe Angus Foundation will award ve $1,500 scholarships to undergraduate students who use Angus genetics in a commercial cattle operation’s breeding program or whose parents use Angus genetics. Emphasis will be placed on applicants’ knowledge of the cattle industry and perspective of the Angus breed.The applicant or their parent/guardian must have transferred or been transferred an Angus registration paper in the last 36 months (on or after May 1, 2022) and must be considered commercial and not seedstock in their operation. The scholarship applies to any eld of study.“This scholarship program is designed to support students with a commercial cattle background in the beef industry,” said Jaclyn Boester, Angus Foundation executive director. “Supporting youth in their education is an important part of the Foundation’s mission.”Boester elaborated on the scholarship program noting, “The Angus Foundation scholarships are one of the most prominent and consistent ways our donors support Angus youth. Our scholarships pave the way for a bright future for our industry by ensuring young people can reach their full potential.”To download the application, click here. 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TRANSFER FACTOR ENHANCES IMMUNITYPrimer paste for newborns gets calves off to a good start.By Heather Smith Thomas, Field EditorVeterinarian Steven Slagle says a calf’s rst month of life is the most important because it determines future performance. Today many producers and veterinarians are looking at alternatives to antimicrobials. A topic of interest is immune system enhancement and the role of transfer factors. If the immune status of the animals can be enhanced, disease is less likely to occur. Even if animals get sick, severity and duration of disease can be reduced; they recover more quickly and may not need antibiotics.In 1999 Slagle began using a new product in his veterinary practice — a natural immune enhancer, deriving its efcacy from a protein produced by the immune system’s master immune cells (T lymphocytes). This protein is called transfer factor, and is also found in cow colostrum.Transfer factors were discovered in 1949 after physicians noticed immunities could be transferred from one person to another by blood transfusion. Research was conducted during the 1950s through 1970s, then nearly halted because the world’s blood supply was becoming contaminated by HIV and hepatitis C virus, and the only known source of transfer factor at that time was blood. Use of transfer factor was limited, especially in veterinary medicine, because it was more expensive to produce than antibiotics.The phenomenon of transfer factor was not actively pursued again until the late 1980s when it was discovered that cow colostrum contains signicant amounts of this ingredient that stimulates both humoral and cellular immunity. We now know that transfer factor is one of the protein messengers released by antigen-sensitized lymphocytes (white blood cells).“Transfer factors are the identiers produced by the cow’s immune system through the years. That’s why her colostrum gets better each year,” Slagle says. “Everything she is exposed to or is vaccinated for makes transfer factors that remember those pathogens. When a newborn calf receives transfer factor in colostrum, this enables the calf to identify those pathogens, just as if he had been vaccinated for them — to identify those pathogens and start building his own immune library.”Chicken eggs also contain transfer factors, and the combination from eggs and colostrum increases effectiveness by 185%. Transfer factors from cow colostrum and eggs are superior to and more functional than transfer factors from humans because animals are exposed to more kinds of bacteria, viruses and fungi.NEWBORN IMMUNE PRIMEROne of Slagle’s colleagues, Joseph Ramaeker, created and patented Livestock Stress Formula and Slagle began helping him do more research. Now Ramaekers Nutrition markets several immune-enhancing products including Newborn Immune Primer Paste.“Dr. Ramaeker initially designed a powdered product we mixed with water and drenched the calves,” Slagle says. “We eventually produced a one-dose paste. We added all the essential things that make it work — electrolytes, probiotics, prebiotics, trace minerals and stress vitamins.“The most important part is the transfer factor from colostrum. There are two parts of colostrum 16
called transfer factors,” he continues. “One group works with the immune system, identifying pathogens and giving the immune system the energy to go after about 3,000 different pathogens. The other is called growth factor.”The paste is given at birth to newborn calves. It can also be given to calves up to 2 months of age.“After that we use the adult product instead — in a capsule to protect it from damage by rumen microora,” Slagle says. “The newborn calf paste can be used as extra protection or treatment for disease when a calf is less than 2 months of age.”“The transfer factor portion enables the calf to identify the pathogen causing the problem — within a couple hours. By contrast, it takes the immune system about 10 days to do this if the calf were not vaccinated against that particular organism or not exposed to it at birth,” he says.“A calf would have to drink 8 gallons of colostrum to get the same amount of immune enhancement,” Slagle says. Slagle encourages producers unsure about the product to try it on half their calves and compare performance to see the difference.“At weaning these calves are generally at least 30 pounds heavier than the others,” he says. “Plus, maybe it saved some calves or kept some from getting sick. That saves money, labor and antibiotics.”“The transfer factor portion enables the calf to identify the pathogen causing the problem — within a couple hours.” — Steven Slagle17
2025 NORTHERN INDIANA ANGUS BREEDERS’ SALEAPRIL 6, 2025 SUNDAY • 1 P.M. (EDT)N O R T H E R N INDIANA ANGUS A S SOC I ATIONSale Chairman: Hunter Carrico • 574-850-8823SALE S P ONSORE D B YWant a sale book or have questions? Contact Brooke Davis 219-742-7118Glenn Davis 219-776-7584glenn@geneticpathwayscattle.comHELD AT THE STONY PIKE LIVESTOCK AUCTION • LOGANSPORT, INIndianaAngus.comFind uson Facebookis sale features many of the most respected Angus programs and Northern Indiana’s most reputable performance genetics!18
IndIana RegIonal leadeRshIpNORTHWEST INDIANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION (NWIAA)President: Chad HaagVice President: Carla DawsonSecretary: Peggy HaagTreasurer: Bob DraganiState Directors: Hunter Carrico, Randy Bush, Jim Lindley NORTHEAST INDIANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION (NEIAA)President: Jim AmsdenVice President: RD SchraderSecretary/Treasurer: Sharon SommersState Directors: Dr. Bruce Lamb, Jerry Ott, Robert Knott WEST CENTRAL INDIANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION (WCIAA)President: Kade PattonFirst Vice President: Dr. Jay DavisSecond Vice President: Kevin SwaimSecretary: Gracie FoxworthyTreasurer: TBANewsletter Editor: Gracie FoxworthyMembership Chairperson: Ken Torr District Directors: 2025 – 2027 TermJay Davis & Kevin NewmanState Directors: Steve Shoup, Kevin Newman, Kevin Swaim SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION (SEIAA)President: Je InnisVice President: Brandon WatermanSecretary/Treasurer: Mary Ann WatermanState Directors: Dr. Phil Howell, Brandon Waterman, Je Innis SOUTHERN INDIANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION (SIAA)President: Jerritt RossVice President: Matt RobertsonSecretary: Kathy WilsonTreasurer: Melanie RitzState Directors: Jerritt Ross, Rex Kovert, Ryan Otis SOUTHWEST INDIANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION (SWIAA)President: Paul Hart IIVice President: Susan StreetSecretary/Treasurer: Sandy CarmichaelState Directors: Paul Hart II, Sandy Carmichael, Les Carmichael19
Southern Indiana Angus AssociationBlue River Acres Angus3246 W Old Franklin Rd Shelbyville, IN 46176317-512-4134 jeross@shelbymaterials.comRick Lane Family4670 E. Co. Rd. 20 N.North Vernon, IN 47265Home: 812-873-6179 • Cell: 812-592-9345McKnight Angus FarmChris & Marnie McKnight4922 Port Williams Road, Mitchell, IN 47446812-583-0526 • c.mcknight34@yahoo.com Ritz Angus Farm Casey & Melanie Ritz5118 N. 100 E. Seymour, IN 47274812-521-4019 ritzangus@gmail.com851 Maple Leaf Road • Bedford, IN 47421Mike and Lou Ooley - 812-834-5278ROYALE MANOR ANGUS FARMJim & Troy ompson10631 N US 31 SeymourJim 812-528-0472 • Troy 812-569-0485Howell Cattle Co. - SouthAndy and Allie HowellMarengo, IN • 812-620-1121howellcattlesouth@gmail.comStewart Select Angus LLC2230 E. 300 N. Greensburg, IN 47240812-614-4867 astewart@stewartselectangus.comTodd & Craig Angus398 Art Gallery RoadBedford, IN 47421812-583-5000 • tcraig101@hotmail.comTHOMPSON FAMILY ANGUSMark, Kathy, Korey & Korben ompson12007 E. 100 S., Columbus, IN 47203Mark 317-691-7898 • Korey 812-341-5874Jon & Dr. Deena Stoner8512 E. 600 N., Columbus, IN 47203nickatie_farms@att.net • 812-375-0542John Finke812-350-9942Timothy Book FarmsTim Book7800 Oak Park Road NE, New Salisbury, IN 47161812-596-4348 • tbook10@twc.comKEMP FAMILY ANGUS7313 W 1050 SMilroy, IN 46156765-525-9377SCHIBLEY CATTLE CO.Je Schibley • Cell: 765-941-50184738 W. Old Brownsville Rd.Brownsville, IN 47325SHERMAN ANGUSDoug, Sandy, Paige and Brent Sherman805 Sycamore Ln. SE • Laconia, IN 47135812-267-9881 • Email: shermanangus@hotmail.comSpring Valley FarmRex and Kory Kovert5373 S. Seymour Rd., Crothersville, IN 47229812-528-3428 or 812-528-3364HOWELL CATTLE COMPANYPhil & Judy Howell3704 E State Rd 32, Union City, IN 47390765-546-0838 dochowell765@aol.comKOORS CATTLE COMPANYScott & Heather Koors3621 N Co Rd 80 NE, Greensburg, IN 47240812-662-4336 hkoors@gmail.comOTIS FAMILY FARMSRyan Otis631 Old Farm Road, Bedford, IN 47421812-583-3317 ryanrotis@gmail.comYOUR AD COULD BE HERE!20
Northwest Indiana Angus AssociationBob and Robbie Dragani574-453-1169 Home of the Car Don Cattle722 N 625 E, Westville, IN 46391 Don & Carol Bloombloomangus@icloud.com • C: 219.929.7986Jim Lindley & FamilyMaple Lawn Angus12889 W. 550 N.Flora, IN 46929mplwn89@aol.com • 574-699-7440KENNY BECKER8312 W. St. Rd. 14Winamac, IN 46996Phone-574-242-0146KDFARMSAngus • Red Angus • SimmentalDale & Kaye Schultz Dale (cell) 574-250-123319818 Peach Road Kaye (cell) 574250-2304Culver IN 46511 Four Roses Cattle, LLC.Mike, Teresa, Gary, & Bev3395 W. South River Rd., Logansport, IN 46947Teresa 765-480-9491Mike 765-438-7609Randy Bush657 S. 500 E. • Flora, IN 46929Email: rbushdvm@bushvet.comPhone: 765-414-0646Millers Angus Hills LLC.1038 S. Wozniak Rd. , Laporte, IN 46350Contact Dave MillerCell - 219-363-9135Home - 219-362-8559Pilgrim Angus Farms17314, 6th Rd., Plymouth IN 46563Chad cell 574-930-6489Founded and Maintained on Great Families COOPER ANGUSBrent Cooper Family16450 Fir RoadTippecanoe, IN 46570-9724574-498-6429GREEN ACRES ANGUS FARMDennis, Nancy & Johnathon Dolph69130 Willow Rd. • Walkerton, IN 46574574-656-3272Founded And Maintained On Great Families21
‘ONE BID AWAY’Bulls that almost weren’t famous and other tales from the bull studs.By Miranda Reiman, Director of Digital Content and StrategyMore risk, more consolidation, more beef semen sold to dairies and quicker genetic turnover —when procuring and marketing bulls, a few of the major beef genetics companies say those are all challenges and opportunities. “We see it in the registrations at Angus each year,” said Cody Sankey, Genex. “If you just watch how long a bull stays at the top and how fast we're moving to the next generation because we have a new genomic evaluation and they're out every Friday…” Sankey; Lorna Marshall, Select Sires; and Don Trimmer, Alta Beef Genetics, joined The Angus Conversation to talk about the changes in genetic companies over time, and to look to the future. “The challenge for us is by the time you get a bull in your program and do all the health tests and get him in production and get him out and marketing, you want to have some shelf life in it, especially at the cost of these bulls that we're buying these days or selling in the industry,” Trimmer said. But the industry moves at a much faster pace today than it did decades ago. “You have to be willing to take on a lot more risk,” Marshall said. “We don't ever acquire a bull thinking he's not going to work out.” So, they study the expected progeny differences (EPDs) and get eyes on an animal in person. “One of the things I've utilized over the years was working with Angus regional managers,” Trimmer said. “Those guys are always usually at the sales that I'm at looking to buy bulls. Most of the time, they've been there ahead of time and seen these cattle and they'll give you a heads up.” There is more pressure today than ever to have a bull that really does it all, Marshall said. 22
“One of the things I really admire about the Angus breed though is if you look at the top registrations in the last couple of years, Angus breeders are really good at nding the bulls that do both phenotype and a nice set of EPDs really well,” she said. Although the amount of articial insemination (AI) in commercial beef herds hasn’t changed much in the past few decades, the National Association of Animal Breeders reports that 30% of semen sold is now beef semen. “It’s been a dramatic change in our whole industry, and I think it’s also been a little bit of a challenge for organizations that are pretty well run by the dairy people,” Trimmer said. The trio talked about their buying philosophies, how they try (and sometimes fail) to keep the competition in the dark and gave advice on how to get an animal noticed by them. “I do think for me the greatest source of nding some of them is the Angus sale book page,” Sankey said. “If you have an Angus bull sale and you don't have it on there, it makes it harder to nd your information.”23
Grace College graduate, Hun-tington University trustee and president of Schrader Real Es-tate and Auction Company Inc., Rex D. "RD" Schrader II, was in-ducted into the Indiana Academy.The honor recognizes his lifetime of achievement to a news release from Grace. is a great College Grace College Alum Inducted into ICI Indiana Academy24
Rex D. (RD) Schrader 11 (C) was nominated by Dr. Sherilyn Emberton L) and Dr. Drew Flamm (R) to be inducted into the Indiana Academy.earn a Bachelor o f Science degree in animal health goals." 25
blue river acres angusJerritt Ross David Ross317-512-4134 317-752-9996blueriveracresangus@gmail.com3246 W Old Franklin Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176Consigning these lots to theSouthern Indiana Angus Assoc. Sale!Saturday, April 5th, 2025Little York, IndianaBRAA Eline H44 * AAA 19736445PVF Capone Bull Calf at sideBRAA Emblynette I57 * AAA 20061323Due 3/14 by POSS DeadwoodBRAA Wendy G27 * AAA 19367024Due 10/14 by KR Cadillac RanchBRAA Verified L81 * AAA 20876673Top 10% Claw & Angle Top 25% $B & $CDOB: 2/4/24
BEAVER RIDGE FARM VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOMEDAN, MARY WATKINS & SONSdwatkinsangus@yahoo.com4438N CR 850 W Middletown, IN 47356765-779-4802 • C: 765-635-6968blue river acres angusJerritt Ross David Ross317-512-4134 317-752-9996blueriveracresangus@gmail.com3246 W Old Franklin Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176Consigning these lots to theSouthern Indiana Angus Assoc. Sale!Saturday, April 5th, 2025Little York, IndianaBRAA Eline H44 * AAA 19736445PVF Capone Bull Calf at sideBRAA Emblynette I57 * AAA 20061323Due 3/14 by POSS DeadwoodBRAA Wendy G27 * AAA 19367024Due 10/14 by KR Cadillac RanchBRAA Verified L81 * AAA 20876673Top 10% Claw & Angle Top 25% $B & $CDOB: 2/4/24 HEIFERS 202545 Early Arrival/America 1-2 65 Magnify/Downpour 1-4 sold85 Courage/Encore 2-1 95 Courage/Territory 2-4135 Courage/President 2-12 145 Magnify/Rainfall 2-14155 Early Arrival/Jesse James 2-17 165 Courage/Resource 2-19175 Magnify/Scale House 2-21BULLS 202515 Early Arrival/Architect 1-1 25 Early Arrival/Renovation 1-135 Early Arrival/Glory Days 1-2 55 RiseNShine/Raindance 1-375 Courage/President 1-16 105 Magnify/America 2-4115 Courage/Bloodline 2-6THERE WILL BE A FEW MORE CALVES IN MARCH/APRIL. Introducing Beaver Ridge Farm 2025 AMBASSADOR!I am #55, this year’s ambassador. I want to tell you about my friends. First, I want you to know I am the third off-spring of my mother (9882) to be ambassador. My sibs have been some of the most popular calves at The Ridge. We bulls got off to an early lead but the heifers really came on strong. Also people have been here to look at us. You will want to check out the Courage calves. We think they are some of the rst calves out of this new herd sire. (We had several questions about him in the last year)STOP! I am calf #45, what about my Group the Early Arrivals and my friends the Magnify’s. I,#45 think you will like all of us!27
Non-Prot Org US Postage PAID Permit No 171 Bloomington, IN1359 W COUNTY ROAD 700 SFRANKFORT, IN 46041INDIANA ANGUSTheNewsJohn Finke, 8512 E 600 N, Columbus, IN 47203812-350-9942 finkeangus@gmail.comJon & Dr. Deena Stonernickatie_farms@att.net 812-375-0543Stop byand let's talk cows!Cattle Co.HOWELLSALE ENTRIES FOR SIAA SALE APRIL 5, 2025 CONSIGNED BY HOWELL CATTLE COMPANYHCC GUARANTEE BLANCHE 22KThis powerful female brings a valuable EPD spread with a +0 BW and excels to the top 20% of the breed for YW EPD. Her mother was our selection from the Sankey 6N production sale. This female is a structurally correct, stout made, deep sided brood cow. She is estimated to show up on sale day with a calf by the highly sought after Select Sires bull, Wilks Regiment (Reg: 19401188). Calf is due just before sale weekend.HCC LINCOLN JUANADA 41KTwo of Allie’s show animals were mated to bring this female to be a quality contributor to our operation. She has not disappointed, and we are digging deep to bring quality to the oering. This female stems from our selection from the Horstman operation. Her sire was the Grand Champion bull of the Indiana Jr. Angus Preview, and Res. Grand of the Open Preview show as a calf. 41K is due to calve mid March to the popular Select Sires bull Connealy Craftsman. HCC PROUD LADY 49HHThis is a past show heifer for a young man (McCormac Anderson) that keeps the HCC North cattle well fed and managed. She stems from the Pathnder cow, HCC Bismark Lady 10X, that comes from the Thomas Lucy family. 49HH as a calf was the 5th Overall female at the very competitive Randolph County 4-H show. She comes with a heifer calf sired by the powerful HCC Discovery Lad 5E (19116470) born February 2, 2025.Andy & Allie Howell Brandi Saunders8326 E. St. Rd 64Marengo, IN 47140812-620-1121howellcattlesouth@gmail.comPhil “Doc” & Judy Howell, 3704 E. St. Rd. 32Union City, IN 47390765-584-4951dochowell765@aol.comBrian & Sam Howell340 Green St.Tipton, IN 46072765-418-2426howellbm@purdue.eduTHE SIAA SALE IS THE LONGEST RUNNING CONSIGNMENT SALE IN INDIANA AND CONTINUES TO GROW EVERY YEAR! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S LINEUP OF SALE FEATURES!