i3O-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 30,2002 a: f National Junior Show: I ‘Angus Under The Big Top ’ MILWAUKEE, Wis. Junior Angus exhibitors should plan now to attend the 2002 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 8-13 in Milwaukee, Wis. The Wisconsin Angus Association and Wisconsin Junior Angus As sociation will host the event, “Angus Under the Big Top.” Young Angus enthusiasts from more than 30 states are expected to enter cattle in the week-long event. In addition to the cattle shows, various educational con tests and leadership opportunities will take place for all members of the National Junior Angus Asso ciation (NJAA). In addition to the cattle show, various educational contests will take place. Both prepared and extemporaneous public speaking, team sales and quiz bowl, along with poster, photography, graph ic design and writing contests will be held. The American Angus Auxiliary will also sponsor the All American Certified Angus Beef Cook-Off. As well, six mem bers will be elected to the NJAA board of directors at the annual Red Angus Popular Internationally DENTON, Texas For the sixth straight year in a row Red Angus was the number one breed for semen export sales holding 42 percent total market share in 2001 (National Association of Animal Breeders Semen Sales Report for 2000-2001, released February 25,2002). The Red Angus breed also ex perienced growth in domestic beef semen sales and custom fro zen beef semen sales. Although the NAAB Semen Sales Report showed a general decline for total number of units sold in both mar kets, Red Angus semen sales in creased 6.04 percent and 2.41 Livestock Congress Conducted HOUSTON, Texas An attendance record was set for the Interna tional Livestock Con gress (ILC) since its change to a think-tank format several years ago. The event was con ducted in Houston, Texas, in February dur ing the Houston Live stock Show and Rodeo. The International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation produces and manages the annu al event. “We have always held to the belief that quality of speakers was more important than quantity,” said ISEF Chairman and Show General Manager Dan Gattis. “However, I think we got both this year, as we had a tre mendously high level of quality speakers who fo cused on some tough is sues facing the beef and livestock mdustry.” Previously, the event had been known as the International Stock mens School and fo cused on a wide range of livestock species and issues. However, since the late ’Bos, the goal of the event was changed to reflect the growing need for a true industry caucus. Dr. Larry Corah of meeting of the NJAA which is held during the week. A new program will be intro duced at this year’s event a mentoring program that will match past NJAS exhibitors with first time exhibitors. The pro gram is designed to help first time attendees to the large event learn more from their peers about the various shows and con tests, and gives older exhibitors leadership opportunities. More than 50 contestants will compete for the coveted title of champion showman during the finals of the 36th National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest. Only two exhibitors from each state can compete. For more information about the 2002 National Junior Angus Show, contact the junior activi ties department at the American Angus Association, 3201 Freder ick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506-2997, call (816) 383-5100 or access the Internet at www.angusjournal.com/ 2002njas. percent, respectively. The Red Angus Association of America’s executive secretary Dr. Bob Hough attributes the contin uing growth and popularity of Red Angus to the breeders’ dedi cation to performance. “We’re seeing worldwide appreciation for the Red Angus industry lead ing performance programs with considerable growth in areas of the world that require heat toler ance” says Hough. Red coat color is more desira ble in hot climates, and the ma jority of the world’s cattle are in areas that need heat tolerance. Certified Angus Beef CAB) set the tone for the International Live stock Congress Beef Forum by presenting “Achieving Profitability in the Next Decade.” Following breakout ses sions, Dr. John Paterson of Montana State Uni versity presented a con sensus report. A copy of Dr. Corah’s presenta tion is available on the ILC Website at www.li vestockcongress.com. Access the presentation by clicking on Beef Forum. Other papers will be posted on the site as they become avail able. The 2003 Internation al Livestock Congress is tentatively scheduled March 4-7, 2003 in Houston. For more in formation and updates, Champion Hill Lady 2356 led by Ryan Frank, Monkton, Md., captured grand champion owned female honors at the 2002 Mid-Atlantic Junior Angus Classic (MAJAC) Regional Preview Show, won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female for Mark Butler, Emmitsburg, Md. The April 2001 daughter of Leach* man Saugahatchee 3000 C first won reserve junior champion. In the owned female show, Ryan Frank, Monkton, Md., led a January 2001 daughter of Fa mous 7001 to grand champion honors. Champion Hill Lady 2356 first won early junior cham pion check the ILC web site at www.lives tockcongress.com or call (817) 367-6563. 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Mark Butler, Em mitsburg, Md., showed the April 2001 daughter of Thombrook In dependence. Thombrook Blackbird 4031 Brittany Full, Mount Airy, Md., showed the reserve grand champion owned female, R S F F Natilee 1021. The April 2001 daughter of Champion Hill 852 Traveler first won late junior 280 Entries Featured champion. Matthew Fogle, Woodbine, Md., led the grand champion Angus steer, H C A Balance 088. The April 2001 son of B&J Bal ance 9632 first won the junior di vision. Katie Marshall, Weyers Cave, Va., showed the reserve grand champion Angus steer. Tree Lane Gold Nugget 59 is an April 2001 son of Herrings Maxi Million H A R and won reserve in the junior division. A complete list of winners fol- lows: OWNED HEIFERS: 96 Shown Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Chelsea Wieben, Leesburg, VA Intermediate Champion Heif- er: Julie Campbell, Pennsylvania Furnace, PA * Reserve Intermediate Champi on Heifer: Joseph Wright, Buck hannon, WV Late Junior Champion Heifer: Brittany Full, Mount Airy, MD Reserve Late Junior Champion Heifer: Chelsea Wieben, Lees burg, VA Early Junior Champion Heif er: Ryan Frank, Monkton, MD Reserve Early Junior Champi on Heifer: Joseph Epperly, Mone ta, VA Senior Yearling Champion Fe male: Cortney Hill-Dukehart, Sy kesville, MD Reserve Senior Yearling Champion Female: Joseph Ep perly, Moneta, VA Grand Champion Owned Fe male: Ryan Frank, Monkton, MD Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female: Brittany Full, Mount Airy, MD Senior Heifer Calf Champion: Chelsea Wieben, Leesburg, VA Intermediate Champion Heif er: Kimberly Long, Airville, PA Reserve Intermediate Champi on Heifer: Jacob Wolfrey, White Post, VA Junior Champion Heifer: Mark Butler, Emmitsburg, MD Reserve Junior Champion Heifer: Mark Butler, Emmits burg, MD Senior Champion Female: Ronald Funkhouser Jr., Mount Jackson, VA H C A Balance 088 led by Matthew Fogle, Woodbine, Md., captured grand champion Angus steer honors at the MAJAC Show, March 9-10 in Harrisonburg, Va. Grand Champion Bred-and- Owned Female: Mark Butler, Emmitaburg, -MD Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female: Mark Butler, Emmitsburg, MD Grand Champion Northern Virginia Bred Heifer: Chelsea Wieben, Leesburg, VA Reserve Champion Northern Virginia Bred Heifer: Mandy Richardson, Louisa, VA Grand Champion Futurity Heifer: Chelsea Wieben, Lees burg, VA Reserve Grand Champion Fu turity Heifer: Cortney HUI-Duke- BRED-AND-OWNED HEIFERS 20 Shown NORTHERN VIRGINIA BRED HEIFERS FUTURITY HEIFERS 13 Shown (Turn to Page A3l)
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