Winter 06 Ledger - American Lowline Registry

2 The Lowline Ledger • Winter 2006 

President’s Column 

The American Lowline breed of cattle is embarking 

on its 10th year here in the United States in 2007. We 

have used that time well. Today, our numbers overshadow 

those of the Australian and Canadian associations 

and we continue to grow. Lowline cattle born 

naturally, embryo’s created to make more, and percentage 

cattle, all make up these vast numbers. 

In the last 10 years, we have become a proven breed! 

Our Registry works hard to keep up with the paperwork 

to register and transfer cattle. Our on-line herd 

book is continuously being updated to make it easier 

to perform your research. We have four major 

Lowline shows and two or more Junior shows. The annual sale sponsored by the Registry 

continues to break records every year. We have laid the groundwork for success and have 

achieved every bit of it. 

What will it take to continue this success into the next 10 years? To be successful we’ll need 

to expand the herd here in the United States even more dramatically. Big shows, fitted cattle 

and slick brochures are one thing, but in the next 10 years we’ll need to be producers of a 

branded product – American Lowline Beef. Smaller cuts of quality beef for a premium price. 

Some grass fed, some not. Whatever the market will dictate. Probably both! 

Brand name recognition for Lowline beef. Much like the brown trucks of UPS, the purple 

paint of Fedex, the golden arches of McDonald’s. That’s brand name recognition. As this 

aging population reaches for smaller cuts of quality beef, we need them to associate that 

small ribeye with the word “Lowline.” 

It will be the percentage cattle that will bring us success in the next ten years. Percentage cattle 

have the potential to get our slaughter numbers up. There simply aren’t enough fullbloods 

to do it. 

We need to breed cattle for specific markets. Halfbloods or 3/4 bloods will probably be the 

right size to do the job. But we need to background these cattle all the way to the end user. 

Return home with the data and make improvements there. 

It’s up to the Registry and its members to decide how we’re going to do this. Few of us can 

afford to take on this amount of production and 

marketing on our own, but what if we all put forth 

the effort? What if we pooled our resources? What 

if…? The possibilities are endless! Let’s leap into 

the next ten years with the same momentum. Pave 

the way for optimism by coming up with a brand 

name recognized product we can all benefit from. 

John Floyd 

President ALR 

On The Cover: Liam Albert Palaciox of Chatham 

Ridge Lowlines, came all the way from New York to 

Kansas City to participate at the American Royal 

Livestock Show. Photo by Jim Spawn. 

The Lowline Ledger 

Official publication of the American Lowline 

Registry is published quarterly and mailed to 

ALR members and interested parties. 

ALR Board of Directors 

President 

John Floyd 

1160 Fairways 

Lebanon, TN 37087 

615-541-2542 home 

615-473-4286 cell 

Heymanjohnfloyd@cs.com 

Vice President 

Bill Goldsberry 

4914 Lone tree Dr 

Loveland, CO 80537 

970-278-1118 

Ctaro1970@aol.com 

Secretary/Treasurer 

Shari Schroeder 

9795 Bruns Road 

Richmond, MO 64085 

816-419-3514 

lowlines@sharidonfarms.com 

John Reed 

30217 110th Ave. 

Brooten, MN 56316 

320-346-2750 

email: barj@tds.net 

Eric Craig 

W197 Hwy 50 

Burlington, WI 53105 

262-206-3802 

fairwynfarms@tds.net 

ALR Office 

1912 Clay Street 

N. Kansas City, MO 64116 

816-221-0641 

usa-lowline.org

Don’t Miss 

D E N V E R 

Please consider this your personal invitation to come to Denver 

January 8-10 for the Lowline events to be held in conjunction 

with the National Western. Here are a few good reasons to 

accept. 

The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) is one of the 

largest and longest-running events in the U.S., if not the world. 

In 2006, the NWSS celebrated its 100th anniversary. The 2007 

event begins its second century. Professional rodeo competition, 

horse shows, livestock shows, stock dog competition, 

demonstrations, exhibitions and big-name entertainment are all 

on the schedule. Hundreds of thousands of participants and 

spectators from around the world come together in Denver 

each January. The National Western is something to see. 

If you are interested in Lowline cattle, the National Lowline 

Show will feature well over 100 head of fullblood, purebred 

and percentage cattle. If you would like to compare Lowline 

cattle from different bloodlines, different breeding programs 

and different parts of the country, this is your opportunity. 

They will be gathered together for you in Denver. 

Want to learn more about Lowline cattle, the Lowline business, 

or the American Lowline Registry? Over 200 ALR attendees 

are expected, and within their ranks will be some of the 

largest as well as the most experienced Lowline breeders, both 

American and Australian. All the current ALR Board members 

are expected and also most of the candidates in this year’s 

election. Mingle with these folks and you can’t help but learn 

something. The annual Membership Meeting will take place in 

Denver, too, and those in attendance will be the best informed. 

There's just no substitute for first-hand information. 

The cattle offered in the National Sale are traditionally some of 

the best to be found. If you are in the market for Lowline 

breeding stock, don't miss this sale. Even if you just can’t 

make it there in person, you can still participate via the 

Internet. (See details elsewhere in this issue.) If you can be 

there in person, you will have the maximum opportunity to 

personally evaluate the animals offered before the sale begins. 

Camaraderie. Fellowship. Friendship. When people who share 

a common interest gather together, it is almost inevitable that 

they will enjoy the experience. Lasting friendships and partnerships 

are born. Come meet and mingle with the people who 

raise Lowline cattle. 

LOWLINE CALENDAR 

January 8-11,2007 

101st National Western Livestock Show 

American Lowline National Show and Sale 

Denver, Colorado 

January 8 

6 p.m. Meet and Greet Board Candidates 

7 p.m. Banquet 

January 9 - National Lowline Sale - 1 p.m. 

January 9 – Annual Meeting - Time TBD 

Janaury 10 - National Lowline Show - 10 a.m. 

There will be a junior show following the National Show. 

Embassy Suites Hotel Denver - Aurora 

4444 N Havana, Denver, Colorado 80239 

Tel: 303-375-0400 Fax: 303-371-4634 

$8,000 in Premium money. 

The highest ever for American Lowline cattle. 

NATIONAL SALE WEB CAST 

By John Reed 

For the first time, the National Lowline Sale will broadcast 

live on liveauctions.tv. Liveauctions gives you the ability 

to not only observe the sale, but to bid on cattle, live and in 

real time. When viewing on highspeed internet, you can be 

a part of the auction just as if you were sitting in the seats. 

Liveauctions was utilized at the American Royal Lowline 

sale and several animals were purchased via the internet. 

Trucking is available to all corners of the US from the 

National Sale, so you can sit in the comfort of your home 

or office and purchase the Lowline cattle you need. The 

sale staff will gladly assist you in making transportation 

arrangements. In order to participate in the sale, you need 

to pre-register on line and get a buyer number at 

www.liveauctions.tv. It is recommended that you visit the 

site well ahead of the sale to get familiar with the bidding 

procedure. You should register at least a day in advance for 

a bidding number. The staff at liveauctions is happy to 

answer any questions you have by email. You can even ask 

questions about individual cattle during the sale. 

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Percentage Females 2006 

1st – GNS FELICITY 1S Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI and 

Melanine Schroeder, Douglas, WY 

2nd – GNS BLING BLING Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI 

3rd – MLC MOOBELL Mellott Lowlines, Carr, CO 

4th – LCM BJ’S CASSIE LCM Farm Berthoud, CO 

5th – BR EVA David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT 

Percentage Females 2005 

1st – COW CAMP LADY Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY 

2nd – BR KAY David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT 

3rd – COW CAMP GIRL Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY 

4th – COW CAMP LASS Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY 

Champion Percentage Female: 

GNS Felicity 1S Genesis Livestock – Webberville, MI and Melanie 

Schroeder – Douglas, WY 

Res. Champion Percentage Female: 

GNS Bling Bling Genesis Livestock – Webberville, MI 

Champion Percentage Cow Calf: 

BR MISSY David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT 

Reserve Champion Percentage Cow Calf: 

BR FANNY David and Judy Colvin St. Ignatius, MT 

Fullblood Females 2006 

1st – WOOLOOMOOLOO Morgan Deeney Lowlines, Grass Range, MT and 

Murrombong Pastorial, Yass NSW 

2nd – LAZY G SADIE Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA 

3rd – LTL LAFAYETTE Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO 

4th – LTL LOVELAND Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO 

5th – MLC ICE BUGG Mellott Lowlines, Carr, CO 

6th – LAZY G BAILEY Lazy G Lowlines Yelm, WA 

7th – GNS BESS 3S Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI 

8th – RML MANDALAY Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY 

9th – RML SHIRAZ Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY 

Fullblood Females 2005 

1st – GNS GLEN ELLEN 3R Genesis Livestock, Webberville, MI 

2nd – LTL KEOTA Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, CO 

3rd – LTL LASALLE Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co. Loveland, CO 

4th – EZ FANCY PANTS 12R Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT 

5th – LTL GYPSUM Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co. Loveland, CO 

6th – LCM MISS BORCIE LCM Farm Berthoud, CO 

7th – LTL LAJUNTA Janine Johnson, Lochbuie, CO 

Champion Fullblood Female: 

GNS Glen Ellen 3R Genesis Livestock – Webberville, MI 

Due to the success and popularity of the custom-made trophy 

buckle awards for the Grand Champions and Reserve Champions 

at the National Show in 2006, they will be offered again for 

2007. Anyone interested in sponsoring a belt buckle for the 

2007 National Show please indicate such on the registration 

form in this issue, or contact Eric Craig at 262-206-3802 or email 

him at fairwynfarms@tds.net. The belt buckles are $300 

each. Your name will be recognized for sponsoring the belt 

buckle of your choice. Please act fast, there are only eight buckles 

being offered: 


2006 Lowline Show 

NORTHERN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION 

Billings, Montana 

Reserve Champion Fullblood Female: 

DLC Wooloomooloo Morgan Deeney Lowlines – Grass Range, MT and 

Murrombong Pastorial, Yass NSW 

Percentage Bull 2006 

1st – GNS PADDY Joe Deeney, Grass Range, MT 

2nd – BRI LEITH’S SIR TANK Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA 

3rd – BRI LEITH’S SHEA Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA 

4th – BR RICHARD David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT 

5th – BRI LEITH’S SHAMUS Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA 

6th – ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY 

Percentage Bull 2006 

1st – WYO DOC HOLIDAY Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY 

Champion Percentage Bull: 

GNS Paddy Joe Deeney, Grass Range, MT 

Reserve Champion Percentage Bull: 

WYO Doc Holidy Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, WY 

Fullblood Bull 2006 

1st – LAZY G BRUCE Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA 

2nd – BRI LEITH’S STORMKING Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA 

3rd – DL DUNDEAL Deeney Lowlines, Grass Range, MT and 

Murrombong Pastorial, Yass NSW” 

Fullblood Bull 2005 

1st – RML TOP GUN Rocky Mountain Lowlines, Torrington WY 

2nd – LCM KELVIN’S CHEVY LCM Farm, Berthoud, CO 

3rd – MR BONANZA 205R Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA 

4th – SC LAREDO Spur Cattle Co. Grass Range, MT 

5th – MCR TEQUILA RAILLINK Muddy Creek Ranch, Wilsall, MT 

Fullblood Bull 2004 

1st – LTL DURANGO Lonetree Lowline Cattle, Loveland, CO 

Champion Fullblood Bull: 

LTL DURANGO Lonetree Lowline Cattle, Loveland, CO 

Reserve Champion Fullblood Bull: 

LAZY G BRUCE Lazy G Lowlines, Yelm, WA 

Get of Sire 

1st – ABF FITZ S219 

2nd – RML BLACK ICE 

3rd – LB DOC 60K 98H 

Produce of Dam 

1st – David and Judy Colvin, St. Ignatius, MT 

2nd – Bri Leith Farm, Kennewick, WA 

Denver Belt Buckle Sponsorships 

• Grand Champion Percentage Female 

• Reserve Champion Percentage Female 

• Grand C hampion Percentage Bull 

• Reserve Champion Percentage Bull 

• Grand Champion Fullblood Female 

• Reserve Champion Fullblood Female 

• Grand Champion Fullblood Bull 

• Reserve Champion Fullblood Bull

2006 NILE Lowline Show 

Grand Champion Fullblood Bull 

LTL Durango – Lone Tree Lowline Cattle Co., Loveland, Colorado 

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull 

Lazy G Bruce – Glen Chapman, Yelm, Washington 

Grand Champion Percentage Bull 

Paddy – Joe Deeney, Grass Range, Montana 

Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull 

WYO Doc Holiday – Cow Camp Ranch, Laramie, Wyoming 

Grand Champion Fullblood Female 

GNS Glen Ellen 3R – Dori Steckley, Webberville, Michigan 

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female 

DLC Woolloomooloo Morgan – Betty Deeney, Grass Range, Montana 

Grand Champion Percentage Female 

GNF Felicity 1S – Dori Steckley, Webberville, Michigan 

Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female 

BNS Bling bling – Dori Steckley, Webberville, Michigan 

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LOWLINE LOGIC 

By John Reed 

A history lesson: For six decades of the 20th century the Hereford 

breed was the undisputed king of beef breeds. Imported and used 

to improve the native longhorn cattle, the Herefords were adaptable, 

hardy and survived on neglect. The polled gene was found 

early in the breed’s history and the polled or muley cattle as they 

were known were often condemned as “sports,” lacking the 

“crown of the horns of purity.” Great selection pressure was put on 

“breed type” especially the color pattern where good quality cattle 

were often culled for being red neck, line backed, too much white 

or not enough white. Selection pressure for cherry red or mellow 

yellow depending on where you lived was more important than 

most economic traits. In the meantime, breeders of polled 

Herefords established their own registry. Initially, most cattle were 

double registered in each association, but after years of discrimination 

from the horned Hereford breeders most polled breeders 

dropped the Hereford registry and as the numbers of registered 

horned cattle decreased, the polled breed became the fastest growing 

breed in America. Eventually, as the market for Hereford cattle 

declined, both associations found themselves in financial trouble. 

While the horned group survived due to a large cache of “old 

money” made during the heyday of the breed, the polled group was 

unable to maintain the programs and services that were added during 

it’s growth. Increased fees were countered by decreases in registries 

and transfers until eventually the breeds were forced to 

merge and were again as they started nearly a century before. 

In another case, the Angus breed has always had a red allele in its 

gene pool. In the late 1800’s there were over 20 Angus registered 

by the American Angus Association that were red in color. By 

1917, the association voted to ban red cattle from the registry. 

Eventually, breeders of red Angus started their own registry and 

have become the fastest growing beef breed in the US. 

Incidentally, the US is the only country where the red cattle are not 

part of the country’s Angus registry. Even though the Angus breed 

has become the most popular breed in the US, I don’t believe anyone 

on the board of the American Angus Association wouldn’t recognize 

how much of a benefit the red cattle would be to that association. 

As perhaps the newest of over 80 beef breeds in this country, we 

have the opportunity to learn from nearly 150 years of registered 

beef breed history in the US. I hope the membership and board of 

directors will take the opportunity to study the history, learn from 

past mistakes and successes and build the future of the breed. The 

efficiency and positive economic traits of the Lowline breed, in a 

variety of sizes and colors has the potential to enter a variety of 

markets. Lets not diminish that ability nor drive stakes between 

breeders, but rather build on the diversity and the potential markets 

the breed can service. 

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

Lowline Logic, 

contact John Reed at 320/346-2750 or email: barj@tds.net 

At Your Service 

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Enjoy Our Steaks. 

We have locker beef and individual USDA inspected cuts available 

either grass-fed or corn-fed. All naturally grown (drug and additive 

free). Also, half-blood and 3/4 blood open Lowline heifers for sale. 

Sired by Nitro. 

For prices contact: 

Dwaine or Susan Umberger 

Rosebud Beef Ranch 

29297 346th Ave. • Herrick, SD 57538 

605-775-2477 • deumberger@gwtc.ent 

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Registered Purebred and Percentage American Lowlines 

For sale – Bred Half Blood Cows 

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The most prepotent bull of the Lowline breed. 

He has sired more Champions than any Lowline bull, 

including two NWSS Get-Of-Sire winners. 

Sparks 

Grand Champion 2005 Iowa State Fair 

Grand Champion 2005 American Royal 

This son of Ponderosa will carry on his sire’s legacy. 

One of Americas Oldest and Largest Lowline Herds, we can offer you Fullblood and Percentage Lowline Cattle of proven genetics. Other bloodlines 

include Brenton, Legacy and Quartermaster. We now have a large group of Fullblood and 3/4-blood bulls available ready for service. 

Females available at all times. Semen and embryos from our elite herd bulls. Regardless of your location, we can arrange delivery. 

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30217 110th Ave 

phone: 320/346-2750 Brooten, MN 56316 email:barj@tds.net 


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Greg Alford 

Waynesboro, VA 

David J. & Pamela J. Allen 

Jindabyne, NSW 

Jim and Alice Ammen, Montana Lowline Cattle Co. 

Missoula, MT 

Don & Judy Atchison 

Judon's Lowlines, Glide, OR 

Pat Avis, TLC Ranch 

Mills, WY 

Lloyd & Ann Barnett 

Southern Oaks Ranch & Cattle Co, Mt. Juliet, 

TN 

Jim Baron, Baron Cattle Co LLC 

Lynden, WA 

Shane, Poppe & Johnny Barrett 

Bar P Cattle Co, Festus, MO 

Tim & Kate Baumgardner, Fern Wood Farm 

Lanse, PA 

Charles F Beaty, Jr. 

Beaty's Crazy 5 Miniature Farm, Mooresville, NC 

Tom & Mary Begley, Lake Breeze Farms 

Cato, NY 

Amy Berridge, Hoof Prints Stable LLC. 

Morral, OH 

Cletus J. Bissell, Delta, CO 

Greg & Iwana Boggs 

Indian Springs Cattle Co, Bushland, TX 

Milo E. Bontrager, Bonduel, WI 

Misty L. Bradshaw 

Lazy B Miniature Cattle Co, Paradise, UT 

Craig & Anne Brewer, RRR Lowlines 

Lancaster, SC 

Greg Or Thrissia Brower, Brow-Er Patch Farm 

Macon, MO 

Dennis Bruce, Bruce Investment Group, LLC 

(BIG), Westlake, OH 

Dennis & Jane Bujnoch, Katastrophe, Ltd. 

Boerne, TX 

Geoff & Nina Buttsworth 

Amberfield Lowline Stud, Greenmount, QLD 

Jeff Canterbury, Big Kahuna Cattle Co. 

Petersburg, IL 

D Caraway, J Chastain, & D Christensen 

3 C Cattle, Blairsville, GA 

Pat Cavness, Blue Mule Ranch 

Lampasas, TX 

Dora Caywood, Happy Hills Lowline 

Sherman, TX 

Lee & Duncan Charlton, Ironbridge Farm 

Manor, TX 

E Wayne Colette, Keyhole Lowline 

Brighton, CO 

James Cotten, Silver Creek, GA 

James & Amy Crawford, Prime Lowline 

Ukiah, CA 

Reginold W Cummins, Pukwana, SD 

Paul & Debra Dannen, Hampton, IA 

Douglas Darling, Altoona, IA 

Roelf & Glennister DeKoning, Glencoe, SA 

Corlis Lee Dees, III, Shelbyville, IN 

George & Leslie Deines, Idaho Falls, ID 

Welcome New ALR Members 

Heather Devermann & Mark Faulhaber 

Field View Farms, Yorkville, IL 

Marion Eash, West Side Lowlines 

Nappanee, IN 

Clarence H England, Stevensville, MT 

Scott & Julie Fleming, Open Window Farms 

Merrill, MI 

Arthur Garutti, Crumpler, NC 

Gary, Terry & Jillayne Gilbert 

Gilbert Lowline Ranch, Hermantown, MN 

Dean & Mary Goben, Bri Leith Farm, 

Kennewick, WA 

Chad & Tracy Golladay 

Cheyenne Outlaw LLC, Cheyenne, WY 

Paul Gotaas, Big Island Lowlines 

Edmonton, AB 

John & Janet Griffiths, Double J Ranch 

Logan, NM 

Bruce & Mary Jo Grill, Red Ridge Miniatures 

Hot Springs, SD 

Rod Hewitt, Dayspring Farm, Rockingham, VT 

Gary & Debbie Hickman 

Hah Cotton Farm LLC, Flippin, AR 

Ernest Hochstetler, Crossroad Lowlines 

Milford, IN 

Tim & Diane Jackson 

Tex-Cess Lowline Angus Beef, Manor, TX 

Eric & Jackie Jensen, Pillager, MN 

Russ Johnson/Beth Sterling 

Lucky Gem Lowlines, Meridian, ID 

Judith Jones, Seven Oaks Ranch 

Sulphur Springs, TX 

Jim Kosloski, West Branch Lowlines 

Milaca, MN 

Kenneth Kriner, St Mary's, GA 

Chuck Krowczyk, Arvada, CO 

Daniel Manville, Open A Bar 2 Ranch LLC 

Lyman, NE 

Robert & Debbie Mason 

Daniels Switch Cattle Co, Carthage, TX 

Galen and Joann McCune 

Great Plains Genetics Inc., Mooreland, OK 

Brian & Nancy McFaul, Powerline Farm 

Chardon, OH 

James and Tammy McNulty, Burlington, WY 

Jason Meade, Triple Mag Livestock 

Marsing, ID 

Verne & Suzanne Montana 

Quiet Valley Farm, Weedsport, NY 

Karen Mugnier, Grandy, MA 

R W Muller, Spartanburg, SC 

Dale & Tracy Murray, Flammin 4M Farm 

Muskogee, OK 

Joseph & Sarah Nauer 

Nauer Farms Lowline Angus, Hampton, MN 

Michelle Olgers & Todd Hawks 

Old Dominion Lowlines, Sutherland, VA 

Rick And Cindy Peterson, Madras, OR 

Robert & Beverly Pettie, Short Row Farms 

Mobile, AL 

Kit & Deanna Pharo, Pharo Cattle Company, 

Cheyenne Wells, CO 

Ray & Connie Pitts, El Rancho Rio 

Bridgeport, TX 

Shannon & Angela Plocher 

Misty Hollow Ranch, Corvallis, MT 

John Potter, Spruce Grove Farm, Galien, MI 

Mildred M Pratt, Pleasant Valley Lowlines, 

Adairsville, GA 

Heather Raab, Rochester, NH 

Abe M. Raber, Rolling Acres Cattle Co. 

Baltic, OH 

Mark & Becky Ramsey, Four R Farms, 

Republic, MO 

Brian C Randall, Wolf Haven Acres 

Freeport, IL 

Jane & Andrew Ristrom, Elandra Park Stud 

Lang Lang Melbourne, VICT 

Gerald Roach, Little Black Angus Ranch 

Mekinock, ND 

Dave & Heidi Roberts, Roberts Acres 

Munith, MI 

Dr Edwin Robertson, Haymaker Farm 

Harrogate, TN 

Josh Robinson, Robinson Land & Cattle Co. 

Loveland, CO 

Tim & Tammy Robison, TR'S Lil' Cattle Ranch, 

Checotah, OK 

Timothy & Ruth Rose, Winlock, WA 

John & Melissa Russo, A Small Farm LLC 

Landgrove, VT 

Nathan, Matt, Chad, Nading, Elliott Sage 

NMC Lowlines, Lamont, IA 

Mike Saunders, Leipers Creek Valley Farm 

Columbia, TN 

Mary Schendel, Cimarron Lowlines 

Olathe, CO 

Mervin & Christina Scott, Dorchester, ON 

Mary & Les Shannon, Shannon Lowlines 

Eastlake, CO 

Trevor Smith, Big Valley Cattle Co, Kiowa, CO 

Jake, Taylor, Justin, Troy & Jenny Smith 

Smith Farms, Palermo, ND 

Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Assoc, 

Crockett, TX 

Rich & Cheryl Sponaugle 

Mountain Breeze Farm, Lewisville, TX 

Troy Stafford, Stafford & Associates Inc., 

Bartlesville, OK 

Peter & Jeanette Stebbins 

Ardrossan Lowline Stud, Princetown, VICT 

Larry Steele and Gary Gossard 

Windy Acres Lowline Cattle, Britton, MI 

Brad & Serena Stieg 

Mountain View Lowline Cattle Co., Fruita, CO 

Floyd & Georgia Stutzman, Stutzman Ranch 

Wenatchee, WA 

Rick Swandal, Wilsall, MT 

Eric A. Taylor, Albion, MI 

Sarah & Felix Tornare, Milagro Ranch LLC 

Carbondale, CO 

Michelle Tucker & Dorothy Napier 

The Ranch Beyond, Clark, WY 

Gus Urban, KT Livestock, Surrey, ND 

John & Sandra Walker 

Walker Texas Ranch, Douglass, TX 

Ted Warden, Jim Moody, & J Howard Moody 

Smokey Mountain Ranch, Franklin, NC 

Scott Wright, Rigby, ID 

Sam & Dorothy Young 

Little Ponderosa Ranch, Mt. Vernon, TX 

Junior Members 

Sky Battles, Strasburg, CO 

Kaitlyn Craig, Burlington, WI 

Brittiny Craig, Burlington, WI 

Amy David, Pinedale, WY 

Joe Deeney, Grass Range, MT 

Brian Jo Derry, Boone, IA 

Darby Dodd, Boone, IA 

Dayna Dodd, Boone, IA 

Charlie Fitzgerald, Boone, IA 

Ashlyn Floyd, Lebanon, TN 

Christopher Floyd, Lebanon, TN 

Andrea Gates, Creston, IA 

Anna Jean Gates, Creston, IA 

Alizabeth Gates, Creston, IA 

Ian Goben Kennewick, WA 

Celina Goben, Kennewick, WA 

Ashlyn Hansen, Hampton, IA 

Katelyn Hansen, Hampton, IA 

Nick Harrison, Paton, IA 

Esther Harry, Lazy G Ranch, Oakville, WA 

Janine Johnson, Lochbuie, CO 

Jason Mckenzie, La Center, WA 

Jacob Murray, Muskogee, OK 

Heidi Murray, Diamond Double H 

Cheyenne, WY 

Jeff Nation, Ogden, IA 

Joseph W Nauer Jr, Hampton, MN 

Isaiah Noelck, Hampton, IA 

Matt Reinken, Reinken Cattle Company 

Boone, IA 

Cole Rickert, Albert Lea, MN 

Reed Shockley, Bloomfield, IA 

Bailey Skinner, Milliken, CO 

Stacey Slaughter, Cow Camp Ranch 

Laramine, WY 

Rex Slaughter, Diamond Double H 

Cheyenne, WY 

Noah Standley, Lenox, IA 

Megan Kate Standley, Lenox, IA 

Jamie Marie Tummons, Gallatin, MO 

Joel Wilson, Boone, IA 


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Congratulations to all the junior members who either participated 

at the Kansas City Royal or at the N.I.L.E. in Billings, 

Montana. Unfortunately I was unable to be at two places at the 

same time but was told there was a lot of participation in K.C. 

Those juniors who showed at Kansas City were hopefully educated 

to the rich history and the prestige of the Kansas City 

Royal. I was told of one young junior who walked a two year 

old bull through the sale ring (this won't happen in most 

breeds). Hope the experience was memorable and the Lowline 

breed has found more young supporters. 

At the N.I.L.E. (Northern International Livestock Expo) there 

were junior showmanship classes held and attendance was 

especially appreciated and new faces are always a treat. 

Those juniors from the Northwest knew how to show cattle 

walking away with two of the three showmanship championships. 

The senior Showmanship class was very competitive 

consisting of ten juniors testing their skills and impressing the 

judge. Looking forward to seeing these talented show people 

at the National Western Stock Show. 

The N.I.L.E. Junior showmanship class results are as follows: 

Senior Champion: Ester Harry 

Intermediate Champion: Celina Gobin 

Junior Champion: Bailey Skinner 

Pee-Wee Champions: Shea Johnson & Jalyn Dodd 

Thank You to all who participated and a special thanks to 

Rocky Mountain Lowlines for sponsoring all the 

Championship coats and trophies for the Pee-Wees. 

The next show is one no junior member should miss. Yes, we 

are talking about the 101st National Western Stock Show in 

Denver. We are expecting the largest turnout of cattle and 

junior members to date. The prize to the talented Champion of 

their class is a belt buckle custom made by Montana 

Silversmiths. This is an elite donation made by the most generous, 

youth-conscious Lowline breeders in America who 

truly know what the future has to hold and who will be steering 

the wheel. I personally ask to the Champions who relieve 

one of these buckles to drop a note in the mail showing your 

gratitude to the sponsor who made your experience so memorable. 

Some day you may be on the giving end and a thank 

you goes a long way. 


The Junior Corral 

By Bill Goldsberry 

Special Thanks to the following ranches and people who have 

made this possible: 

Amy Goldsberry & Dana Sekich (coordinators) 

Southside Stables – sponsor of the Senior Buckle 

Spring Creek Ranch – sponsor of the Novice Buckle 

Lakeville Lowlines – sponsor of the Intermediate Buckle 

Topline Lowlines – sponsor of the Junior Buckle 

As well as all the generous folks who sponsored the Pee-Wee 

buckles. Hopefully all contributors will be in attendance to see 

the happiness they have brought to our youths. 

National Western Junior showmanship classes will be held 

immediately following the open show starting with the 

Seniors. Please check in with Dana Sekich, Amy Goldsberry, 

Beth Sterling or myself for enrollment in the Junior 

Showmanship Classes. 

We all have a special gift this year with the presence of two 

junior Australian members who will be on the fitting crew for 

Lonetree Lowline Cattle Co. This was made possible by a 

sponsorship from Lonetree to bring a youth over for a unique 

experience and an opportunity to participate in an American 

style cattle show. ALCA (Australian Lowline Cattle 

Association) was so appreciative of the jesture they they felt 

inclined to sponsor another junior member to participate and 

requested that this opportunity become an annual trade of 

Juniors. Its a great time to be a member of the American 

Lowline Registry junior program. The young man's name is 

Shannon and the young lady's name is Jillanta. Stop by the 

Lonetree pen and pull up a chair and share some stories and 

learn about our neighbors from overseas. 

If we all continue to do our part this junior program will be 

second to none and the envy of all other cattle breeds. 

Thank You sponsors for making my 2006 position as Junior 

Show Committee Chairman one of the most inspiring opportunities 

of my life. 

Respectfully, 

Bill Goldsberry


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Colombo Park Elandra Park 

Alcina 

Grand Champion Female 2006 Royal Sydney 

Show. We are pleased to have purchased this 

exceptional heifer. Also Aria, class winner 

2006 Melbourne Royal Show (full blood sister 

to C.P. Zeffirelli and half sister to Artusi). Aria 

was just named Supreme Lowline Exhibit at 

the Geelong Royal Show. 


J251 

The most famous cow in Australia. Forty percent 

of her offspring have been grand champions 

and her name appears in the breeding of 

many other champions. We are proud to have 

an own daughter and several grand daughters.

Keimoi Monte Allegro 

Every superior stud farm has at least one 

Keimoi cow in their breeding herd. Foundation 

members, known for their excellence. We are 

fortunate to have one of their foundation bred 

cows and several heifers in our herd. 

Artusi 

Grand Champion Bull 2006 Royal Sydney 

Show. Monte Allegro is known for their long 

record of outstanding bulls. Artusi is their latest 

editon. We are pleased to add his genetics 

to our Australian line. 


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Registration Tips 

By Sharon Bosley 

The rules for registration of Lowline cattle with the American 

Lowline Registry are some of the strictest in the industry. This is 

especially true of fullblood cattle, which require DNA parent verification. 

The intention behind these rules is a herd book of the 

utmost integrity. A certificate of registration issued by the 

American Lowline Registry means that high standards have been 

met. An unfortunate side effect, it is neither easy nor fast to 

maintain these high standards. 

The following advice is intended to make your registrations flow 

through processing as quickly and smoothly as possible. Nearly 

all registration delays are caused by an omission or error by the 

applicant. 

For fullblood, purebred and percentage: 

1) Read over the rules and refresh your memory. Even if you've 

been registering Lowline cattle for years, it can't hurt you to 

brush up. If you're new, it's a must. You can't comply with what 

you don't know. The current Rules of Registration document is 

only 2 1/2 pages long, so it's not a whole-day project by any 

means. Please, review the rules, you'll be glad you did. 

2) An A.I. certificate should accompany the registration application 

when the applicant is not the owner of the sire (at the time 

the calf to be registered was conceived). One per calf. Even if it 

was natural mating (In that case, the A.I. certificate serves as a 

breeding certificate). IF you bought a bred cow or cow with calf 

at side, AND this information was properly reported by the seller 

on the transfer, AND the seller owned the sire, you can attach 

your "breeding service record" report to the application instead of 

an A.I. certificate. 

3) Fill out forms completely, including signature and date. When 

required information is left blank, registrations and transfers are 

unnecessarily delayed. It is a very common oversight to leave 

the breeding information a total mystery on the transfer of a 

female. If she was not exposed, take a second to put down a 

check mark to indicate "open". If she was exposed or has a calf 

at side, be sure this information gets recorded on the transfer. 

This will eliminate headaches later on when the buyer (i.e. your 

customer) tries to register calves. 

Fullblood registrations and DNA: 

1) There is some helpful information regarding DNA posted in 

the Member Resources section of the web site. 

2) The fastest turn-around time on registering fullblood cattle is 

achieved by including the DNA sample right along with the registration 

application. Any ALR member may request a supply of 

FTA cards and needles to have on hand and collect DNA samples 

at their convenience. There is no charge for these supplies. 

3) DNA testing of fullblood Lowlines is intended to verify 

parentage. DNA is not a substitute for careful management of 

breeding-age cattle and good record keeping. It is intended to 

verify what is known, not figure out the unknown. 


American Lowline Registry 

Ad Size 

By The Numbers... 

The ALR is having another record year! 

Here are the totals as of press-time: 

Membership 

Herd Book 

Adult members: 356 

Junior members: 51 

Total Members: 407 

Fullblood Bulls: 594 

Fullblood Cows: 1,039 

Purebred Bulls: 55 

Purebred Cows: 188 

Percentage Bulls: 203 

Percentage Cows: 2,195 

Herd Book Total: 4,274 

Lowline Ledger Display Advertising Rates 

The Lowline Ledger is mailed to all ALR members, plus 

those who have inquired about the breed. If you want to 

reach the greatest number of interested potoential buyers, 

consider placing an ad in the next editon. 

Rates are for camera-ready artwork. If you need help 

designing an ad, give the office a call at 816-221-0641. 

Deadline for the Spring 2007 issue is February 1, 2007. 

Member 

Rate 

Prepaid 

Nonmember 

Prepaid Rate 

Biz Card $30 $25 $40 

1/4 Page $60 $50 $75 

1/2 Page $100 $75 $125 

Full Page $150 $125 $200

The ALR Welcomes Junior Members and Shows! 

The American Lowline Registry is pleased to announce that not 

only is the registry quickly growing, it is also adding some exciting 

Junior Lowline Shows for our Junior Members 21 years of 

age and younger. Since this is new to our Registry, we thought 

we would help explain what the difference is and what to expect 

at shows as a Junior Member. 

We currently have the Mid-Western Regional Junior Show, 

which is for Juniors only. Junior members have the opportunity 

to show their animals and compete against other Juniors. Junior 

members are also encouraged to compete at our National and 

Open shows as well, although they will compete against adult 

members. Whether Juniors are competing and showing at a 

Junior or Open show, the judge will judge the animal in its specific 

class against the other animals in the class, not the showman. 

With this said, it’s still very important that the showman do 

his/her job by properly presenting the animal. 

When showing, you need to know your animal’s strengths and 

weaknesses so you can emphasize those strengths to the judge. 

Examples of showing your animal correctly are: 

• Knowing the correct set-up during the different views by the 

judge. 

• Knowing how to show length and depth in your animal. 

• Showing clean lines. 

• Knowing how to keep your animal quiet and alert so that the 

judge can adequately and fairly judge the animal. 

Showmanship is a class that is included in all of our Junior 

shows. These classes are divided into age groups. These classes 

are judged primarily on the member showing and his/her ability 

to present and handle the animal. The judge will observe the way 

the junior showman handles, shows and cares for his/her animal. 

These classes are more intense for the showman and he/she 

needs to be adequately prepared. Some examples of what is 

expected are: 

• First impressions are everything! The showman needs to be 

clean dressed with a professional look. 

• An appealing and pleasing disposition by the showman at all 

times, especially when the animal is not cooperating. 

• A quick smile and good eye contact with the judge will help the 

showman look more confident and pleasant. 

• Optimum cleanliness and condition of the animal-appearing 

healthy, proper weight, shiny coat, etc. 

• How to move around the animal while the judge is evaluating 

the showman and the animal, as well as what is expected and 

when (i.e., re-brushing your animal after the judge has touched it, 

etc.) 

Many judges will question the showman to ensure their knowledge 

and whether they are showing their own animal. These 

questions vary depending on the age group. 

By Dana Sekich 

Teeny Weenies (age 4 and under) may be asked, “What is the 

name of your animal? Is your animal a boy or a girl?” 

Pee Wee (age 5-8) may be asked, “What is your animal’s birth 

date? Is your animal a bull or a heifer? 

Juniors (age 9-13) may be asked, “What percentage Lowline is 

your animal? What do you feed your animal? 

Intermediates (age 14-17) may be asked, “Where are the hooks 

and pins? How long is the gestation period? 

Seniors (age 18-21) may be asked, “What is the gestation period 

of an implanted embryo? 

It’s very important to know all of the parts of the animal (especially 

the older groups) since these are the most commonly asked 

questions. 

Finally, be prepared to answer the hardest question of all, “What 

are the strengths and weaknesses of your animal?” DO NOT be 

generic with this answer (i.e., it needs a bigger butt) as this may 

be the difference between a Champion and a Grand Champion! 

These Junior shows are intended to assist our Junior Members to 

learn not only how to show their animals, but to also learn what 

is desired in the Lowline breed. We hope that they will continue 

to show and compete effectively at our National and Open shows 

as they outgrow their Junior status, although many of our Juniors 

already to a superb job competing at this level; and to eventually 

become knowledgeable and respected breeders! 

For additional information or if you have questions concerning 

showing or fitting of your animals, please contact 

Bill Goldsberry 

4914 Lone tree Dr 

Loveland, CO 80537 

Ph: 970-278-1118 

Ctaro1970@aol.com 

We look forward to meeting all of our Junior Members at the 

upcoming shows. Good luck! 


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Candidates for ALR Board of Directors 

Jerry Adamson 

I’m asking for your support to be 

seated as a member of the Board of 

Directors of the American Lowline 

Registry. I feel my lifetime of experience 

in the cattle business qualifies 

me to be a valuable asset in moving 

the Lowline breed forward. 

As we speak, our commercial cattle 

business is using over 300 head 

of Lowline and Lowline influenced 

cows in our operation. We have 

“rock solid” proof that Lowline and 

Lowline influenced cattle have a 

place in our cattle industry in this country. We have collected 

feedlot data on our Lowline cattle, we have collected weaning 

weights on our Lowline cattle, and we have raised and shown 

champion Lowline cattle at the Denver Stock Show. In short, we 

have been involved in all aspects of the business. 

I’m a past president of the Sandhills Cattle Association, a 

recipient of the “Cattleman of the Year” award presented annually 

by the Nebraska Cattleman’s Association and a recipient of 

the “Commercial Cattleman of the Year” award presented annually 

by B.I.F. I am the only Nebraskan to ever be honored with 

this award. I am past president of the Valentine Rural High 

School Board with 16 years of service. I presently serve as 

Cherry Country Commissioner. 

In closing, I truly feel the Lowline breed is on the move and 

I’m willing to devote time and energy to see it happen. 

Eric Craig 

I have been breeding and raising cattle 

for 18 years now. I know that is 

just a drop in the bucket for most 

cattlemen, however of the 18 years I 

have been blessed with a gift in 

understanding what it takes to breed 

and raise the good ones. After graduating 

college in 1993 with a degree 

in Business I pursued a living in 

farming. I wanted to take my love 

for the outdoors and animals and 

look for something that would combine 

the two and low and behold 

farming was the answer. The degree has helped me with the 

overall picture and have had to learn the rest along the way. I 

have had many incredible mentors that have given of their time 

and knowledge to help me understand what it takes in this business. 

Ever since I first stumbled across this breed of cattle at the 

1997 National Western Stock Show in Denver I knew that this 

was the breed of cattle that the industry was looking for. Since 

our first purchase in 1998 of a fullblood female and embryos in 

1998 I have never looked back. I have been a part of many different 

breeds of cattle and the Lowlines have exceeded anything 


that I could of imagined in the way of beef cattle. 

I have shown and displayed the Lowlines at many of the shows 

held here in the US. I was also fortunate enough to visit Australia 

in 1999 to see first-hand what this breed was all about. During 

that visit I had the pleasure of meeting several different breeders. 

From this I have been able to see a wide variety of Lowline cattle 

which has helped me establish some of the best lines of genetics 

in the world. I am not in this breed to make a quick penny and 

get out, I believe that everyone deserves to have the most in life 

and that is why I have chosen to do the things that I do in life. I 

have been blessed time and time again in this breed and would 

like to thank everyone who has ever supported me. The relationships 

that has been established since being apart of this breed 

have been very instrumental in my life. 

I feel strongly about this breed and will continue to as long as I 

am able. I have enjoyed serving as a board member and would 

like to continue doing so. I feel that my experience in livestock 

production and marketing can continue to take the Lowline breed 

to new heights. I have been pleased to serve on the board now 

for six years and would be honored to get elected again to carry 

this breed further into the future. 

John Floyd 

My name is John Floyd and I am 

running for re-election to the Board 

of the American Lowline Registry. 

A little background on myself: I live 

in Lebanon, Tennessee, 25 miles 

east of Nashville. I have three kids, 

50 head of Lowline cattle, and have 

attended more than 20 Lowline 

shows. I’ve been a Lowline breeder 

since 1996 and have worked hard to 

promote the breed whenever possible. 

My children started showing 

Lowline cattle as a 4H project back 

in 1998. 

Accomplishments: I was elected to the Board almost six years 

ago. For the last two years, I was elected President. I am not 

alone on the Board. As President, my main focus was to take an 

Association that was controlled by a few to one more like we 

have today. Structured committees taking responsibility to get 

the job done. Each committee has a task to do, advises the Board 

of their progress and completes the task. Our breed is evolving 

and so must we. 

Hot topics: Lowline Ledger – vast improvements in the last 

two years. We’ve taken a small publication one very large step 

forward in advertising and content. Recently we’ve made adjustments 

to get it out to you in a timely manner, however some editions 

are hampered by show information not being announced 

beforehand. This is vital data we need to tell you about. I hope to 

see “classifieds” added in the future. 

Treasury: We have ALWAYS been in the black. In fact, today 

we have assets over $63,000. Plenty of cushion in case of a cou-

ple of down years. Good management and cost control have gotten 

us this far. Two ways to go here: reduce the fees to the membership 

or add more value to your membership, i.e. on-line herd 

book improvements, new web site, more advertising of the breed. 

On-line herd book: It took some education on my part on how 

the data transfer works to get this done. I’m a believer in making 

this project a focal point of our association. All the data anyone 

needs to review Lowline cattle is right there in front of them. I 

vote to make this as user friendly as possible and support the 

costs associated with getting it there. 

Web Site: We’ve grown pretty fast in the last few years and 

have added and adapted our web site to fit. Kind of like adding 

an addition to your home, but we’ve done a LOT of additions. I 

think now is the time to start anew. We’ve got the money and 

resources to make our web site the BEST out there. It has been 

suggested that we send emails to provide the newest information 

to our members. I have two other organizations sending these to 

me now. It’s a great way to keep everyone informed – more 

added value to you, the member. 

DNA and certificates: Now this is a hot topic. Why does it take 

so long to get a certificate? I know the process, I know the time 

involved, and I know some of us don’t fill out the applications 

correctly. This is our number one agenda item for the Board 

when we meet in January at the National Western Stock Show. 

American Lowline Registry: For the last three years I have 

heard rumors of someone else starting an association because 

“they can do better.” Well, let me tell you, it takes a lot of work 

to have four successful National Shows, two Junior shows, and a 

National Sale that breaks records year after year. We’re not 

lucky, we have worked hard to make it happen. I’ve been on the 

Board to ‘make it work’ for all of us. I think our success speaks 

for itself. 

I ask you to vote for me in January for three final years. 

Robert Mark Hoyle 

I am 44 years old. Born and raised in 

Rutherfordton, North Carolina, on a 

small Angus and sheep farm. 

Education: NCSU, B.S. 1984, School 

of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

M.D., Chapel Hill, 1988. 

Occupation: general and vascular surgeon, 

Dallas, TX 

Single, 4 children. 

Years in Lowline business: 2 

Ranch: Two Rivers Organic Ranch, 

Bennington, OK. 2,700 acres, USDA 

certified organic. Raise Lowline 

Angus, purebred Murray Grey, and organic and non-organic 

commercial cattle. Raise some sheep as well. Currently, over 50 

fullblood and 100 percentage Lowline cattle. 

Have exhibited Lowlines at Grazefest in Mississippi and grass 

genetics conference in Kearney, Nebraska. 

Recently elected Vice President of the Southwest Lowline Angus 

Breeders Association. My goal is promotion of the breed, not 

only to fullblood breeders, but especially to commercial cattlemen. 

I would like to show commercial cattlemen that by using a 

percentage or fullblood Lowline bull, they can downsize their 

cattle in order to have more efficient, cost-effective cattle that 

require less feed or forage. The value of our bulls will increase 

when we can prove this to the commercial cattleman. 

The Southwest Lowline Angus Breeders Association is planning 

an Internet Ebay-type auction next fall for fullblood and percentage 

cattle. I am in charge of the auction committee and will 

be sending out details in our first newsletter, along with a membership 

application form. If elected I will seek out opinions from 

many different breeders in all parts of the country when issues 

arise. 

Dori Streckley 

A while back, John Floyd sent me an 

email with some important questions, 

seeking my opinion. With his 

permission, I have reprinted them 

here for your information. I have 

shortened some of the answers so as 

not to take up the whole Ledger with 

my information. I think my 

answers/opinions will give good 

insight to my concerns for the 

American Lowline Breed: 

John: There are 54-inch Lowlines in 

the country today. Fullbloods. Do 

you think we ought to limit the size of cattle or in some way keep 

the integrity of the original breed? If so how can we do that? 

Dori: I'm not in favor of mandatory height requirements. I’ve 

seen other livestock with such requirements and it invariably 

leads breeders to focus on SIZE alone to the detriment of the 

good beef cattle qualities we should concentrate on. I believe that 

our DNA requirements are still the best way to insure integrity in 

the breeding of the fullbloods. I would have no problem reminding, 

in writing if necessary, the members that we, as the Registry, 

can and will re-DNA any individuals that are suspect. I believe 

that the high prices we are still receiving for our cattle are being 

paid by people who “want” smaller cattle. I’m not sure the same 

high prices would be paid across the board for 54” cattle. 

John: What would be your suggestions on how to improve our 

electronic means of communication with the membership? 

Dori: I mentioned when I was a Director, and still believe, that 

we have a need for such electronic communications. We have 

come a long way with the improvement in the website, the 

recently upgraded electronic herd book, and the ability to email 

(and get a response from) the ALR. Still, I would encourage 

better management of the website, a dedicated person to answer 

email inquiries to same, and ability to run ads on the site on a 

special page. I also believe the ALR should still consider sending 

the Ledger electronically to all who have email addresses. 

Anyone else could request it be sent by traditional mail. With the 

growth of membership we are seeing, this would be a significant 

savings in postage for the Registry. Allowing and promoting ads 

(not free) on the website, will drive more people to the site as 

well as being an aid to members in marketing with little effort by 

the ALR. 

John: What do you think of the Red Lowlines? 

Dori: When they first “reared their little red heads” I was somewhat 

worried. Now, there are DNA verified red fullbloods. On 

one hand, it seems to me that Lowlines “should be” black. On the 

other hand, I am genetics knowledgeable enough know that the 


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eds are probably legitimate. I have talked to others, particularly 

some people involved heavily in the Angus breed, and the overriding 

feeling seems to be that they should be welcomed to the 

breed as long as they conform to all the same rules/requirements 

of the blacks. Interestingly, several Angus breeders said they 

thought it was a mistake that the American Angus Association 

didn’t embrace the reds when they first came on the scene. 

John: Do you think board members should attend two or more 

shows a year to promote the breed? 

Dori: I surely think that Board members should attend as many 

shows and activities as possible. Just by being a Board member, 

one would think they would have the desire to be “out there.” 

On the other hand, I know from experience that it isn’t always 

possible to travel across the country several times each year. I 

can’t speak for others, but I operate my farm completely by 

myself with no employees. So, when I go away, aside from the 

$50/day to board my herd of dogs, I have to line someone up to 

come in and check the cattle. Then, factor in fuel for driving, airline 

tickets if the time doesn’t allow a casual two or three day 

drive across the country, motel rooms, etc., etc, and it can be 

very prohibitive to do that too often! I know that some other 

organizations offer a stipend to Directors who travel to several 

meetings per year. With our increasing membership, cattle, and 

director duties, along with increasing revenue at the ALR, maybe 

something like that would be fair. I think that if the Board “mandates” 

attendance at a certain number of functions per year, a 

stipend will become a requirement. I would also like to add that I 

would favor monthly communication between Board members 

either by conference call or an internet “chat.” Even if there are 

no burning issues to address, I believe that when long periods of 

time go by it’s easy to put ALR concerns aside. I also realize that 

if directors don’t voice concerns to everyone on the board, rather 

than to just a couple, the “issue” being discussed takes on a life 

of its own. I know we all have other lives that don’t necessarily 

revolve around Lowlines, but if we’re willing to serve, I think it 

necessitates a little more consistent time on our parts. About 

Dori: Graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in 

Animal Husbandry. Has raised cattle, in one form or another, for 

over 25 years. Got serious about cattle when I moved to 

Wyoming in1991. Currently raising Lowlines in Michigan on a 

small farm. While in Wyoming, I was a member of the 

Wyoming Stockgrowers Association, the Wyoming Angus 

Association, the Wyoming Beef Cattle Improvement 

Association, and the American Angus Association. I appreciate 

the several markets for Lowlines including small farms, grass 

based programs focusing on raising and marketing premium 

beef, commercial cattle raisers using Lowline genetics to introduce 

hybrid vigor and small birthweight calves to the program, 

and pet cattle owners who just love Lowlines for their gentle 

natures and small size. I strongly believe that one of our most 

important duties as Directors and policy makers of the ALR is to 

insure the integrity of the breed. That may mean random DNA 

tests, communication with questionable programs, and/or whatever 

it takes to stay on top of any efforts to change this breed. I 

also favor better relations and communication with the 

Australian Lowline Cattle Association and a possible reciprocity 

agreement with the Canadian Association regarding registration 

of all of our cattle. The ALR has come a long way in a constant 

evolutionary process of growth and organization. I have learned 


a lot, too, since being a Director several years ago. I know that 

an Executive Director needs to be in close contact with the 

Board, but also realize that it is more efficient to work with a 

Board Spokesperson system when communicating with the 

Board. I would like to see an education system within the ALR 

for new and potential Lowline owners thoroughly explaining the 

registration process, who/what can be registered, import registrations 

(or not), embryo registrations, etc., etc. Many problems 

could be nonexistent if more new people to the breed understood 

our rules. We are an Aberdeen Angus based breed, but we are not 

today’s Angus. I will work diligently to preserve the Lowline as 

a separate and distinct breed from the American Angus. After the 

long move of cattle, horses, dogs, and “me”, and adjustment to 

life in Michigan, I am ready to step up again and serve the ALR 

as one of your Directors. 

Brian Walters 

My name is Brian Walters from Walters Land & Cattle 

Company. I am interested in serving on the American Lowline 

Registry Board. My entire life I have been around cattle, from 

show ring to seed stock to the commercial industry. I started my 

herd from one registered Simmental cow given to me by my 

Uncle Des when I was eight-years-old. Since then I have shown 

cattle across the country for myself and others for fourteen years. 

Through my showing experience I have learned the in’s and out’s 

of the seed stock industry with Simmentals, Charolais, and 

Angus cattle. The benefits of this side of the cattle business are 

genetic data, marketability of a breed, and trendsetting for the 

industry. 

My focus shifted from seed stock and show arena to the commercial 

side after attending college when I recognized that my 

interest was on quality meat production to the consumer. My 

focus was more on pounds per acre and yield and quality grades 

to help in the profitability of our ranches situated in a dry, arid 

climate. I first purchased five Lowlines at the National Western 

Stock Show five years ago in a pursuit to achieve my goals. I 

currently own seventy percentage Lowlines and anticipate 90 

Lowline percentage calves next year. 

I am passionate about the commercial side of the Lowline 

industry. If we are to become respected by fellow cattlemen, we 

must prove the data by the demonstrated feed efficiency, rate of 

pounds of beef per acre, and yield and quality grades. Through 

my endeavors we are aiming to build a pen of percentage 

Lowlines in order to rate our breed against larger framed cattle. 

We will continue to evaluate the differences at the feedlot and 

packer floor. Once we have the non-biased data, we can have the 

evidence that speaks for itself to ranchers and cattlemen to add 

Lowlines to their herd. 

I honor and acknowledge the needed balance between seed 

stock and commercial cattle. We need each other to help promote 

the Lowline industry. Seed stock’s genetic data and trendsetting 

abilities only enhance the commercial side. The commercial 

cattle’s evidence at the feed and kill floor will be the forefront 

of marketing the breed; therefore, making Lowlines desirable 

for fellow cattlemen to respect and take notice of the 

Lowline Cattle Industry, not just as a pet market. 

I would appreciate your support and vote to be a serving member 

on the board of the American Lowline Registry.

2006 AR Lowline Show 

Grand Champion Fullblood Bull 

LTL Rifle – Split Circle Angus Ranch, Coldwater, KS 

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull 

Bar J Hoss 5R14 – Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN 

Grand Champion Percentage Bull 

BV Stout 30S – Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO 

Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull 

EZ Rambo 312R – Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND 

Grand Champion Fullblood Female 

PX 08R – Big Valley Cattle Co., Kiowa, CO 

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female 

Bar J Nellie OK5-5R7 – Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN 

Grand Champion Percentage Female 

TCS Raquel 31R – Jamie Tummons, Bardwell, TX 

Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female 

EZ Miss Houdini 308R – Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND 


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2006 American Royal - Kansas City 

By Shari Schroeder 

We kicked off the 2006 American Royal activities over an informal 

dinner at a local restaurant on Tuesday evening. 

Approximately 30 breeders and buyers participated. 

Wednesday morning, Auction Effertz conducted their 2nd annual 

Lowline sale. In a first for a Lowline sale, Internet bidding was 

made available and there were bidders who participated in the 

sale via the Internet. 

The American Royal Lowline Show (our 3rd consecutive year to 

participate in the American Royal) followed the sale that afternoon. 

This year we had 49 show entries from 11 exhibitors, 

including several first-time exhibitors. Sandwiches and cookies 

were provided for the exhibitors courtesy of the ALR as they 

readied their animals for the afternoon show. 

I’d like to say thank you to everyone who helped with the show 

this year. Our show judge – Dr. Don Boggs; announcer – Wayne 

Collette; ring stewards – JoAnn Tummons and Don Brown; ribbons 

– Cherie Boss; show placing record keeper – Dori Steckley; 

gatekeeper – Joel Dennis; pictures for the Lowline Ledger – Jim 

Spawn. And a special thanks to Don Brown, Kent and Cherie 

Boss for helping to prepare the sandwiches and snacks very late 

Tuesday night. 

The American Royal changed their cattle program slightly this 

year by rotating breeds in and out throughout the week. This 

resulted in a greatly improved stalling placement as well as a 

shorter overall stay for exhibitors, both of which pleased the 

exhibitors and attendees. Several exhibitors expressed interest in 

adding a Junior showmanship contest to our events for next year 

and this suggestion has been passed on to the Lowline Junior 

Program committee. 


American Royal Lowline Sale 

Wednesday, October 18, 2006 

Kansas City, Missouri 

Auctioneer: Neil Effertz 

Sale Manager: Auction Effertz, Ltd., Bismarck, ND 

Total Average 

4 Bred Fullblood Females $29,500 $7,375 

6 Open Fullblood Heifers $40,650 $6,775 

1 Bred Purebred Heifer $ 4,500 $4,500 

3 Bred 3/4 Heifers $ 7,000 $2,333 

4 Open Purebred Heifer $ 5,800 $1,450 

7 Open 3/4 Heifers $29,500 $1,764 

1 Open Halfblood Heifer $ 3,600 $3,600 

2 Fullblood Bulls $ 9,750 $4,875 

3 Embryo Packages $11,400 $3,800 

(6 embryos per package) 

High Selling Female: 

Lot 9 Fullblood Open Heifer EZ Miss Scarlett 3S 

Born: March 23, 2006 

Sire: EZ Lexus 18L Dam: EZ Scarlett 018K 

Consignor: Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, ND 

Buyer: Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK Purchase 

Price: $8,750 

High Selling Bull: 

Lot 29 Fullblood Bull: Bar J Agave P54 

Born: August 3, 2004 

Sire: Tequila T245 Dam: Bar J Winnie 7G11 2M9 

Consignor: Bar J Ranch, Brooten, MN 

Buyer: Michael Crane, West Branch, IA Purchase Price: $5,750 

Volume Buyer: 

Two Rivers Organic Ranch LP, Bennington, OK purchased 5 lots for 

$33,700.

2006 AMERICAN ROYAL LIVESTOCK SHOW 

RESULTS-AMERICAN LOWLINE SHOW 

Wednesday - October 18, 2006 Judge: Dr. Don Boggs, Manhattan, KS 

CLASS PLACING ANIMAL NAME EXHIBITOR / OWNER 

01 01 BAILEY'S P.C. RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM 

02 01 Reserve Jr. Heifer Calf Champion BV SNOWFLAKE 24S BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO 

02 02 FORSURE LLB DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN 

02 03 EZ MEG 301S EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

02 04 EBC MACHINE 706S S CHMIT FARMS / DOUG SCHMIT, OAKES, ND 

03 01 Jr. Heifer Calf Champion BX SHEILA 1S BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO 

04 01 Sr. Heifer Calf Champion TCS RAQUEL 31R JAMIE TUMMONS / JAMIE TUMMONS, BARDWELL, TX 

05 01 Reserve Junior Champion Female EZ DAISY DUKE 340R EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

05 02 EZ ROXIE 706R EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

06 01 Junior Champion Female EZ MISS HOUDINI 308R EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

06 02 PX 14R BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO 

06 03 MISS ROXIE RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM 

Grand Champion Percentage Female – TCS RAQUEL 31R - EXHIBITED BY JAMIE TUMMONS, BARDWELL, TX 

Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Female – EZ MISS HOUDINI 308R – EXHIBITED BY EFFERTZ EZ RANCH, BISMARCK, ND 

07 01 FAIRWYN'S POCKET CHANGE RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM 

08 01 Junior Bull Calf Champion BV STOUT 30S BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO 

08 02 Reserve Junior Bull Calf Champion BV SPORT 37S BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO 

08 03 BRR ALTON RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM 

08 04 NEDDY BOY RICHARD D. AND/OR ROXANNA RITTER - BAILEY-RITTER FARM 

09 01 Junior Champion Yearling Bull EZ RAMBO 312R EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

Grand Champion Percentage Bull – BV STOUT 30S – EXHIBITED BY BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO., KIOWA, CO 

Reserve Grand Champion Percentage Bull – EZ RAMBO 312R – EXHIBITED BY EFFERTZ EZ RANCH, BISMARCK, ND 

10 01 Junior Heifer Calf Champion EZ MISS SCARLETT 3S EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

10 02 Reserve Jr. Calf Champion EZ SISSY 13S EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

10 03 EZ MANDIE 4S EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

11 01 LLB EXPLORE S526 DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN 

11 02 EBC PUKWANA 6018S SCHMIT FARMS / DOUG SCHMIT, OAKES, ND 

12 01 Senior Heifer Calf Champion BAR J MIRACLE 1L31-5R49 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

12 02 Reserve Sr. Heifer Calf Champion BAR J TERI 7G12-5R41 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

13 01 Res. Intermediate Champion Heifer SHARIDON'S CANDY SHARIDON FARMS / SHARI SCHROEDER, RICHMOND, MO 

13 02 BAR J GERI 2M48-5R36 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

13 03 NIKMUGGA LLB R57 DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN 

14 01 Intermediate Champion Heifer EZ LEXIE LEE 46R EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

14 02 CRF ROSE CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD 

14 03 CRF RACQUEZ CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD 

15 01 Junior Yearling Champion PX 08R BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO 

15 02 Reserve Junior Yearling Champion BAR J NELLIE OK5-5R7 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

15 03 LLB Q55 DENNIS BOLDT / DENNIS BOLDT, LAKEVILLE, MN 

16 01 Senior Yearling Champion BAR J MIRACLE 7G9-4P78 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

Grand Champion Fullblood Female – PX 08R – EXHIBITED BY BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO., KIOWA, CO 

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Female – BAR J NELLIE OK5-5R7 – EXHIBITED BY BAR J RANCH, BROOTEN, MN 

17 01 Junior Bull Calf Champion EZ MAGIC 8S EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

18 01 Intermediate Champion Bull CRF RUNAWAY JOSE CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD 

19 01 Junior Yearling Champion Bull BAR J HOSS 5R14 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

20 01 Senior Yearling Champion Bull LTL RIFLE SPLIT CIRCLE ANGUS RANCH / LEO OLLER, COLDWATER, KS 

20 02 Res. Sr. Yearling Champion Bull BAR J AGAVE P54 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

Grand Champion Fullblood Bull – LTL RIFLE – EXHIBITED BY SPLIT CIRCLE ANGUS RANCH, COLDWATER, KS 

Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull – BAR J HOSS 5R14 – EXHIBITED BY BAR J RANCH, BROOTEN, MN 

Get of Sire 

21 01 BIG VALLEY CATTLE CO. / TREVOR SMITH, KIOWA, CO 

21 02 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 

21 03 CHATHAM RIDGE FARM / CHATHAM RIDGE FARM, OLD 

Best Six Head 

22 01 EFFERTZ EZ RANCH / NEIL & JAN EFFERTZ, BISMARCK, ND 

22 02 BAR J RANCH / JOHN REED, BROOTEN, MN 


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Snow Family Farm 

near Spokane, Washington. 

American Lowline Stock 

Purebred Males and Females for sale now 

Call 509-244-6230 

snoasis@cwnet.com • snowfamilyfarm.com 

namorrison@fmwildblue.com 

Moving – Must Sell! 

Six Angus cows, bred to 3/4 Lowline bull 

Two heifers, bred to 3/4 Lowline bull 

Four calves (2 heifers and 2 bulls), 

sired by 3/4 Lowline bull 

One registered 3/4 Lowline bull (Bar J Ponderosa son) 

In very good condition. Entire herd: $8,900 obo 

Worthington, Indiana 

Call Eric 812-875-8314


FOR SALE 

Fairwyn’s Legacy 

(Brackengrae Beau Lad x Goldilocks ex-Brambletye Admiral 

Grand Champion 2002 National Western Stock Show 

Reserve Grand Champion 2003 National Western Stock Show 

Michael Crane, MD 

East Iowa Lowline Cattle 

West Branch, Iowa 

319-643-7126 


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