News Update

Angus News Update
Aug. 22, 2007

Marand’s Angus Donates Heifer

When the Kansas Angus Association (KAA) decided to start a scholarship endowment fund with a goal of $10,000, it was no surprise that McCurry Angus Ranch, home of Marand’s Angus, was pleased to support them. Sunday, Sept. 2, will be an exciting day for Andy, Mary, John and Emily McCurry as their Inaugural Female Production Sale will take place at the ranch in Burrton, Kan., at 1 p.m. It will also be an exciting day for the KAA as their $10,000 goal will be met by the sale day proceeds of Lot 26, McCurry Bell 7007, sired by Hero 6267 of RR 2418, a son of RR Hero 6267 and RR Everelda Entense 0413.

This February female combines the prestigious pedigrees of Rollin’ Rock Angus on the paternal side with the high-selling Champion Hill Bell family of females. The pedigree and performance data of this heifer make her an elite attraction for the junior Angus exhibitor or the Angus breeder wanting to add a new dimension to their cow herd. The McCurry family encourages fellow Angus breeders to support this worthy cause, which has played a vital role in this family’s involvement in the Kansas Junior Angus Association (KJAA) and will ensure its legacy for generations to come.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for Angus breeders to add outstanding genetics to their herds, while simultaneously supporting Angus youth in Kansas,” Angus Foundation President Milford Jenkins says. “We are extremely grateful to the McCurry family for their generous donation and commend their dedication to supporting the next generation of Angus breeders through this scholarship endowment fund.”

Funds raised by the auction of this female will count toward achievement of the Angus Foundation’s first capital campaign, Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, which aims to raise $11 million by Dec. 31, 2011, to further support the Foundation’s education, youth and research efforts. To date, more than $3.6 million has been committed to the campaign through outright cash gifts, pledges and planned giving commitments.

To learn more about this female, please contact John McCurry at 620-727-5197. For more information about the Angus Foundation or making a donation to the Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, contact Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org.

— Release provided by the Angus Foundation.

Beef Producers Seminar Set for Nov. 1

Beef producers are encouraged to attend the 2007 Beef Producers Seminar, Thursday, Nov. 1. The seminar begins at 4:30 p.m. and takes place at the Nodaway County/Community Fair building in Maryville, Mo. Cost of admission to the event is $10 per person and includes a beef dinner.

Darla Eggers, director of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Foundation, will serve as emcee for the evening’s events. The seminar features three guest speakers discussing beef cattle management topics.

Larry Hollis will discuss the proper handling of cattle. Hollis has worked in various aspects of the cattle industry, including the fields of veterinary service and education. Specializing in health management, he currently serves as an Extension beef veterinarian at Kansas State University.

Justin Sexten will discuss creative cattle nutrition. Sexten has experience in all phases of the beef industry and currently serves as an Extension specialist for the University of Missouri. His work focuses on beef cattle nutrition, with an emphasis in feeding management, grazing systems and coproduct utilization.

In addition to animal handling and nutrition topics, a “realizer” program presentation by Joe Powell will cover animal health management. Powell has practiced veterinary medicine for more than 40 years. He operates Nodaway Veterinary Clinic, Maryville, Mo.

For more information regarding the 2007 Beef Producers Seminar and to register for the meal, please contact the livestock specialist in your area or the Andrew County Extension Center at 816-324-3147.

The Beef Producers Seminar is sponsored by VitaFerm,® the American Angus Association and the University of Missouri Extension Service.

Cattlemen’s Boot Camps Planned for Pennsylvania, Kentucky

The American Angus Association and Angus Foundation will conduct two Cattlemen’s Boot Camps this fall. More are planned for winter and spring. The Boot Camps will be hosted by the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in State College.

Boot Camps are two-day educational programs open to all cattle producers and cover all aspects of the beef industry, from basic production practices to the end product. All participants must preregister by the set deadline, and a minimal fee of $75 is charged to offset meals and materials.

“The American Angus Association and Angus Foundation appreciate the opportunity to partner with the universities to educate beef producers across the country,” says Jim Shirley, vice president of industry relations for the Association. “The Boot Camps offer an intense overview of beef production in a short amount of time.”

The University of Kentucky Boot Camp is set for Sept. 21-22 at the Fayette County Extension Center in Lexington. The Boot Camp begins at 12:30 p.m. The registration deadline is Aug. 31.

The Boot Camp at Penn State is Oct. 29-30 at the Beef/Sheep Unit on the Penn State Campus. The activities begin at 8 a.m., and the registration deadline is Oct. 1.

Hotel blocks have been reserved at both locations and rates negotiated at Holiday Inn Express. In Kentucky, the Holiday Express Downtown, 1000 Export St., is the headquarters. Call 859-389-6800 and ask for the Cattlemen’s Boot Camp block to get the negotiated rate of $89.95 per night plus tax. Rooms must be reserved by Aug. 24 to get the rate.

In Pennsylvania, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express, Williamsburg Square. Call 814-867-1800 and ask for the Cattlemen’s Boot Camp block to get the block rate of $82 per night plus tax.

Complete schedules and program topics are available online at www.angus.org. In addition to these Boot Camps, a Boot Camp is set for Dec. 18-19 at Iowa State University in Ames. A Boot Camp is also tentatively set for early January at Washington State University, Pullman. Watch the web site for more information about these and other educational events.

— Releases provided by the American Angus Association.