News Update
May 6, 2014
Juniors Be Aware of Upcoming Deadlines
May is a busy month for juniors as the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) is fast approaching.
May 15
- National Junior Angus Association (NJAA)/Angus Journal Photography Contest entries are due. There are four subject categories: Angus cattle, landscapes, people and around the farm or ranch. Each junior participant may only submit one entry per category. Contest rules and the entry form can be found in the March Angus Journal on page 52 or online here. Entries can be mailed to the address below with Attn: Photo Contest.
- NJAS writing contest entries are due. The purpose of the writing contest is to encourage and enhance the written communication skills of junior Angus members. Junior, intermediate and senior divisions topics and contest rules can be found here.
- NJAS graphic design contest entries are due. The purpose of the graphic design contest is threefold: 1) to display the creative talent of NJAA members; 2) to share ideas that may be useful in promotion of our breed, our organizations and our individual herds; and 3) to provide another fun, educational and competitive activity to interested juniors who may or may not be able to participate in other programs. Contest rules and an entry form can be found here. Entries can be mailed to the address below with Attn: Graphic Design Contest.
- Entry and recipe deadline for the Auxiliary-sponsored All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-Off. Winners will be selected in the categories of showmanship and recipe. Contest rules and an entry form can be found here.
All contest entries must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by May 15 and sent to:
American Angus Association
Junior Activities Department
3201 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph, MO 64506–2997
- Ownership and entry deadline for the NJAS.
- Ownership deadline for the All-American Angus Breeder’s Futurity Junior Angus Show.
June 1
- NJAA Board candidate information due
- Entry deadline for state delegate names for NJAA election
- Deadline to submit names for NJAS showmanship contest
For more information on contest and show deadlines, please view the NJAA website here.
American Angus Auxiliary Provides Tips to Shine in Cook-Off
The All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB®) Cook-Off contest is a long-held tradition that provides food, entertainment and an educational experience for junior Angus members. The popular contest at National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) not only teaches youth about the CAB product, but also how to communicate beef’s nutritional importance.
Juniors participating in the 2014 NJAS in Indianapolis, Ind., should enter their teams in the Cook-Off by the May 15 deadline. To compete, teams of two to six National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) members decide on a recipe and prepare it in one of three meat divisions: steak, roast and other beef item. The second portion of the Cook-Off includes a creative skit showcasing CAB.
Sponsored by the American Angus Auxiliary and the NJAA, the focus of the competition is more than a winning team: “It’s about creating a generation of young people who are passionate about the beef industry and equipped to tell their stories,” says Anne Lampe, Cook-off co-chair.
Lampe encourages participants to go beyond describing the CAB specifications, and explain why the specifications qualify the CAB brand as better than ordinary beef.
The CAB website hosts several different information sources and ideas to prepare for the Cook-Off, including the carcass specifications, various cuts and cooking methods and degrees of doneness.
“The team who goes above and beyond presenting information about the brand will stand out among the crowd,” Lampe says. “The skits get better every year, and the Auxiliary can’t wait to see what recipes teams bring to the table this year.”
For more information, please view the full release here.
Knowing These Two Things May Save a Life From Stroke
During American Stroke Month in May, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association asks all Missourians to learn two things that may save a life.
- 1. Know if you are at risk for stroke.
- 2. Know the stroke warning signs and what to do in a stroke emergency.
Stroke is the No. 1 preventable cause of disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds, yet 80% of strokes are preventable.
Knowing if you are at risk for stroke is highly important because many risk factors can be modified and controlled. The No. 1 stroke risk factor is high blood pressure. Nearly 78 million Americans have high blood pressure and many more aren’t even aware that they have it. It’s important to check your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor about healthy levels for you.
Together to End Stroke, nationally sponsored by Covidien, a global healthcare product company, teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. to help people to recognize a stroke and what to do if one occurs:
- F — Face Drooping: Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.
- A — Arm Weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
- S — Speech Difficulty: Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence like, “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?
- T — Time to call 9-1-1: If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately.
Additional stroke signs include sudden severe headache with no known cause; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; or sudden confusion/trouble understanding.
For more information about stroke or American Stroke Month activities, visit www.strokeassociation.org/strokemonth.
For more information please view the full release here.
MCA to Host Annual All-Breeds Junior Show
The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) and the Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association (MJCA) will host its 32nd annual MCA All-Breeds Junior Show June 13-15, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Mo.
Cattle will be allowed to enter the fairgrounds Friday, June 13, at 8 a.m. Check-in will be in Youth Building cafeteria from 2-8 p.m. and steer weigh-in from 6 -8 p.m. Participants will also be able to compete in the team fitting competitions Friday afternoon.
The three-day event will begin Saturday, June 14, at 9 a.m. The weekend will conclude Sunday with the overall champion selections and the announcement of the new MJCA board members.
Judging the 2014 event will be Jary Douglas and Clint Rusk. Douglas is the livestock judging coach at the University of Georgia. Rusk is the department head for Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal Science.
For more information, visit MCA’s website at www.mocattle.com or call 573-499-9162.
Click here for a direct link to all junior show information.
Big Bend Range and Beef Cattle Seminar set for May 13 in Alpine
The Big Bend Range and Beef Cattle Seminar conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is set for May 13 at Sul Ross State University’s Everett E. Turner Range Animal Science Building in Alpine, Texas.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the program following at 9 a.m. Adjournment is set for 3:30 p.m.
Individual registration is $10 due upon arrival. Attendees must make their own lunch arrangements.
For more information and to RSVP by May 9, call the AgriLife Extension offices for Brewster/Jeff Davis counties at 432-249-0265 or Presidio County at 432-729-4746.
“We have a wide range of topics set for a relatively short amount of time, so this program should be especially fast-paced and informative,” said Logan Boswell, AgriLife Extension agent for Brewster/Jeff Davis counties.
“A highlight of the seminar will be a report from a climatologist with Arizona State University via satellite link. He will outline what we can expect from upcoming weather patterns.
“Other topics will include rebuilding the cow herd, beef cattle market outlook, brush control using the latest technology, bull management, Farm Bill considerations and horn fly control. All in all, I think this well-rounded program should have something of interest for just about anybody in the cattle or ranch business in Far West Texas.”
For more information, please view the Angus Journal Virtual Library calendar of upcoming events here.
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