Press releases

AHA Releases Heifer Calving Rate EPD

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Hereford Association (AHA) released its first heifer calving rate (HCR) expected progeny differences (EPDs) in late July. Using Whole Herd Total Performance Records (TPR™) data submitted by AHA members since 2001, these values show genetic differences in Hereford sires for the likelihood of their daughters to calve as heifers. More information and a list of sires’ HCR EPDs are available on the AHA Web site, Hereford.org.

Hereford Youth Go Out West for 2010 PRIDE Convention

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Leadership development, Hereford cattle and fun highlighted the 2010 Program for Reaching Individuals Determined to Excel (PRIDE) Convention Aug. 2-4 in Boise, Idaho. More than 110 individuals from 23 states participated in this event, hosted by the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA).

AHA Announces Fall 2010 Gold TPR Breeders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eleven dedicated Hereford breeders achieved Gold TPR^TM (Total Performance Records) status for fall 2010, according to the American Hereford Association (AHA).

The Gold TPR Breeder recognition is presented to progressive Hereford breeders who have measured traits and collected and promptly submitted performance data at all levels of production.

Hereford Juniors Compete in 22 National Contests

KANSAS CITY – More than 650 youth and their families gathered at the 11th annual 2010 VitaFerm^® Junior National Hereford Expo in Indianapolis July 4-10, to show and celebrate the Hereford breed. In addition to the cattle show, juniors and adults competed in 22 skill-based contests ranging from livestock judging to team fitting, and even a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

BuyHereford.com Auction Raises $20,765 for Hereford Research

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first BuyHereford.com online fund-raising auction for the Hereford Research Foundation fetched more than $20,000 to benefit Hereford research projects July 13. Nineteen items were sold and more than 200 total bids were placed throughout the auction.

Emilee Kottkamp Awarded Scholarship in Honor of Wesley Rakestraw

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Emilee Kottkamp, Clayton, Ind., was chosen the winner of the Wesley Rakestraw Hereford Enthusiast Award at the 2010 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) July 10 in Indianapolis.

Gebhart Named Junior Hereford Herdsman of the Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At the conclusion of the 2010 VitaFerm^® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) it was announced that Roxane Gebhart, Claremore, Okla., was voted by her peers to win this year’s Herdsman of the Year title and coveted belt buckle.

New Junior Hereford Board Members, Officers Elected

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four new National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Board members were elected as well as a new officer team selected at the 11th annual VitaFerm^® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) July 9 in Indianapolis.

Keffer, Gebhart Top Senior Showmanship Contest at Junior National Hereford Expo

INDIANAPOLIS — Colt Keffer, Crawfordsville, Ind., was chosen champion of the senior showmanship competition July 9 at the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) in Indianapolis. Reserve champion was Roxane Gebhart, Claremore, Okla.

Buck, Sims Take Owned Polled Heifer Show Honors at Junior National Hereford Expo

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bailey Buck, Madill, Okla., and her heifer NJW 78P 63N Ladysport 51W ET won the polled show at the 11th annual VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo in Indianapolis July 10. The reserve grand champion owned polled heifer banner went to Mark Sims, Elgin, Okla., with MCS 533P Lady 62R 801 ET.

McMillan, Compton Win Owned Horned Heifer Honors at Junior National Hereford Expo

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lauren McMillan, Ohio, Ill., topped the 181-head horned owned heifer show at the 11th annual VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo in Indianapolis July10. The grand champion, RRR L18 Penelope 0509 ET, was bred by River Ridge Ranch & Cattle Co., Durand, Ill. The reserve grand champion, MSC Ramseys Sylvia Powerload, was bred and shown by Matthew Compton, Greenfield, Ind.

Day, Beck Grab Bred-and-Owned Female Titles at Junior National Hereford Expo

INDIANAPOLIS — Kirbie Day, Waxahachie, Texas, and her heifer KLD 3060 Penny D95 ET came out on top of the 166 exhibited in the bred-and-owned heifer show at the 2010 VitaFerm^® Junior National Hereford Expo in Indianapolis July 8. Cody Beck, Bainbridge, Ind., and BP CB Patsy Enuff 54W ET claimed the reserve champion title.

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