January 2005 Section A (pdf - 14702 kb)... - Hereford America

6 • HEREFORD AMERICA January 2005
Jill’s Editorial...
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raised in a pristine Midwestern state is an
appealing concept to many people especially
those in metropolitan areas. In other
words it is a giant marketing tool. Any beef
processor in the state meeting these requirements
can use the SD Certified label
which would fit in nicely with the Ridgefield
program. At the present time the state
has no breed requirements for this program,
however, in my opinion, Herefords
and baldies are still the breeds of choice
within the Ridgefield system. The SD Certified
program is in its infancy so many
details are bound to change by the time it
is implemented.But don’t confuse Ridgefield
with the SD Certified Program. They
are separate.
Oh Canada — not again. Is it my imagination
or have the last two years ended
with some form of North American BSE
event and subsequent announcement from
the USDA in regard to the US/Canada border?
At press time we received the news
of the border reopening in March, followed
just hours later by an announcement of a
possible new Canadian BSE case in a 10-
year-old dairy cow. In this issue we have
compiled several news articles on these
subjects. In all of this it baffles me that
USDA would let cattle for slaughter cross
the border but not breeding cattle. In my
logic it should be the other way around if
the issue really is BSE-related. But as
usual, money and politics are the governing
powers and the big 3 seem to be getting
their way once again. We’ll see how
it shakes out.
Happy New Year everyone!
— JBH
Long-time Hereford
Breeders Honored
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October 25 in Kansas City.
More than 400 Hereford families were
honored as either an American Hereford
Association Golden or Century Award
Recipient. Each honoree has maintained
an interest in the Hereford breed from 50
- 100 years and continues to remain active
within the association.
“The Hereford cattle, and the families
who believe in them, have been an
influential part of the development of the
beef industry and especially the Hereford
breed,” said Jack Ward, American
Hereford Association’s Chief Operating
Officer and Director of Breed
Improvement. “The Golden and Century
Awards represent a tremendous milestone
that very few families who are involved
in production agriculture rarely see and
we commend the dedication and longevity
of these families. ”
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(Editor’s note: The list provided by
the AHA starts on page 8. If we have
missed someone who should be on the
list, kindly notify us.
Thanks — Hereford America)
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ELKINGTON’S POLLED HEREFORD & SOUTH DEVONS
Presents Our 25th Annual Range Raised Production Sale
SELLING:
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FRI., FEBRUARY 4, 2005
at the Ranch 7 miles east of Idaho Falls on Sunnyside Rd.
705N - EPHR PROFESER 705N
Here is a bull we are all looking for. He has all the thickness
and depth a bull can have without being over conditioned.
His mother is a great cow with great EPDs. He could guide
your program into the future. Look at his perfect feet, legs,
and wonderful head. BWT 80 lbs.
Sire: LCG Master Duty 51J
Sire of Dam: ALLG 452M Remington 219U
BW WW YW Milk
-0.3 +31 +53 +23
726N - EPHR RANGER 726N
Look at this beast. He has it all. Lots of meat and muscle
along with style and soundness. He is sure attractive. He has
red eyes and balance. He could be your next herd sire. His
mother is an exceptionally thick easy keeping cow. You can’t
do better. BWT 80 lbs.
Sire: EPHR Power Play 14L
Sire of Dam: BE Super Domino 855F
BW WW YW Milk M&G
+1.2 +40 +64 +19 +39
75 range raised, fertility tested, thick, easy keeping, sound,
longevity bulls
50 Polled Hereford performance money maker bulls
12 Poundmaker Bulls (Polled Hereford/South Devon)
12 South Devon Bulls
10-15 Registered Polled Hereford Foundation Type bred heifers
3-5 Registered South Devon bred heifers
5 Registered open heifer calves (club or show prospects) ~
Fancy Fancy — from the kids’ top end
15-20 non-registered commercial Black Baldy and Poundmaker
heifer calves.
M&G
+38 Super EPDs
Traits you can count on at Elkington
• Calving Ease
• Birthweight
• Pedigrees
• Disposition
• Fleshing Ability
• Gainability
• Competitive
• Thickness
• Fertility
• Udder Quality
For more information contact:
777N - EPHR DEDICATION 777N
Here is a powerful bull that you are sure to appreciate. He
is very thick, smooth and complete from end to end. We
think this is as good a bull as we have seen. His mother is
a very good red eyed cow. We considered keeping him for
ourselves. BWT 87 lbs.
Sire: BE Ribeye 185H
Sire of Dam: BE Performer 152B
BW WW YW Milk M&G
+2.6 +43 +68 +9 +30
POUNDMAKER BULL
This is one of our good Poundmaker Bulls. Look at the
money making ability of this fine bull. Have you seen more
beef and style in a commercial bull? Calves from our
Poundmaker Bulls have been weaned and sold making their
owners more money than any other cross. BWT 87 lbs.
Elkington stands for
Integrity, Uniformity and Reliability!
• Soundness
• Longevity:
Several buyers tell us our bulls last
many years longer than any others
due to their range conditioning
and sound feet and legs.
Elkington Polled Herefords
5080 E. Sunnyside Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
Keith (208) 523-2286 • Brent (208) 523-6461 • Summer (208) 523-6478
View catalog on the web at www.herefordamerica.com
Look for these Idaho sales the same week: Shaw Herefords, Caldwell, Feb. 2 • Frank Rodgers, Buhl, Feb. 3
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West of Mississippi on
$3000 purchases.
We will pay 1/2: East of
Miss. on $3000
purchases.