The-Ledger-Spring2018

NEXT ISSUE ADVERTISING DEADLINE ISSUE: DEADLINE: Summer 2018 April 23, 2018 The Ledger is recognized by the American Aberdeen Association as the official breed publication for Aberdeen cattle; however, management, editing and financial responsibilities are vested in BluePrint Media LLC. We reserve the right to edit or refuse any copy or advertising material submitted for publication. BluePrint Media LLC hereby expressly limits its liability resulting from any and all misprints, errors and/or inaccuracies in advertisements or editorial content. The opinions and views expressed in all editorial material are those of the writer or the person interviewed and not necessarily those of American Aberdeen Association. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: American Aberdeen Association, 19590 East Main Street, Suite 104, Parker, CO 80138. THE LEDGER The official publication of the American Aberdeen Association is published quarterly and mailed to AAA members and interested parties. MAGAZINE STAFF Publisher Blueprint Media P.O. Box 427, Timnath, CO 80547 email: info@blueprintma.com Managing Editor JESSIE TOPP-BECKER jbecker@blueprintma.com (701) 307-0772 Editor LISA BARD • lbard@blueprintma.com (970) 498-9306 • fax: (970) 493-8930 National Account Sales Manager DEAN PIKE • Dean.pike249@gmail.com (303) 810-7605 Creative Director KATHIE BEDOLLI • kbedolli@blueprintma.com (540) 752-6143 • fax: (540) 752-5856 Administration/Accounting LESLIE MCKIBBEN lmckibben@blueprintma.com (970) 556-9296 facebook.com/TheLedgerMagazine Materials Coordinator MEGAN SAJBEL Copy Editor LARISA WILLRETT

Spring 2018 INSIDE THE LEDGER

ON THE COVER An Aberdeen heifer on display prior to the National Aberdeen Sale at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo. Photo courtesy Cate Callantine Doubet.

FEATURES BIF to Celebrate 50 Years

The 2018 Annual Beef Improvement Federation Convention is scheduled for June 20-23 in Loveland, Colo. Make plans to attend. 2018 National Western Stock Show Results 10

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Find out who exhibited the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Aberdeens at the NWSS.

Vaccination Effects on Reproduction

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The types of vaccines you use can affect your herd’s reproductive health.

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Annual Meeting Report

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Highlights from the annual meeting and banquet during NWSS in Denver, Colo. Meet the Rancher: Bluebonnet Beef

Read about the Price family and how they got their start selling retail beef in central Texas.

AJAA Heifer Raffle & Auction See who took home the donated heifer and learn the results of the AJAA auction. 28

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DEPARTMENTS 7 President’s Column 7 AAA New Members 8 Regional Association News 10 Logistics

15 Sale Reports 25 Junior Corral 25 Aberdeen Events 25 Ad Index

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