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Fall 2018 INSIDE THE LEDGER ON THE COVER

NEXT ISSUE ADVERTISING DEADLINE ISSUE: DEADLINE: Winter 2018 Nov. 20, 2018 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. 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 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

AJAA members from across the country participated in the 2018 AJAA Junior National Show and Competitions in Ames, Iowa, earlier this summer. Photo courtesty Cate Doubet. Additional photos of the Aberdeen Junior National Show can be found on her website at catedoubet.pixieset.com/ americanaberdeenjuniornationalshow/

FEATURES Learning Through Doing

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With its Aberdeen herd and South down flock, the University of Findlay prioritizes hands-on learning. Meet the Rancher: Shea Esser Shea Esser and his family have grown their operation by focusing on quality and customer service. 2018 AJAA Junior Show Results 14

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Final results from the recent AJAA Ju nior National Show and Competitions.

2018 AJAA Junior Contest Results

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See who was victorious in the various AJAA Junior National competitions.

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How Does Mature Cow Weight Influence Calf Weaning Weights and Profitability?

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Research evaluates the impact heavi er cows have on cow-calf producers’ profitability.

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DEPARTMENTS 6 President’s Column 6 Sale Report 7 AAA New Members 7 AAA Registry

11 Aberdeen Events 11 Logistics 11 Junior Corral 28 Ad Index

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