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Winter 2021 INSIDE THE LEDGER

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 Designer/Materials Coordinator MEGAN SAJBEL FIELD msajbel@blueprintma.com • (303) 981-4668

ON THE COVER An American Aberdeen bull grazes at Chain Ranch, Canton, Okla. Photo by Kendell Harsh.

FEATURES Colostrum First

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Administration LESLIE MCKIBBEN lmckibben@blueprintma.com (608) 573-2530 Copy Editor LARISA WILLRETT

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Ensuring successful transfer of colostrum to newborn calves is imperative. Bull Buying Considerations and Why Quality Matters

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A look at how to ensure you’re making the right selection decisions.

Meet the Rancher: Sandford Ranches

TO ADVERTISE IN THE LEDGER,

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Texas family builds a brand on faith, family and efficient cattle.

The Ledger is recognized by the American Aberdeen Association ® as the official breed publication for Ab erdeen 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 mis prints, 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. CONTACT BLUEPRINT MEDIA AT INFO@BLUEPRINTMA.COM OR (970) 498-9306

Parent Verification

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Webinar highlights the value of parentage verification. AAA Annual Meeting and National Show

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Find details about national American Aberdeen events taking place Jan. 27-30 in Woodward, Okla.

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DEPARTMENTS 6

President’s Column

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Events

Logistics

Junior Corral

AAA New Members

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