2016 Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day

The 2016 Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day was held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from Noon to 4:30 at Tommy Shealy's T&S Farm in Leesville, SC. The day began with a barbecue lunch catered by Shealy's BBQ. About 25 people were in attendance from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. The group consisted of established seedstock producers and producers who were relatively new to the breed.

Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas President Scott Sherrill highlighted that the focus of the day would be on adding value to our product, and welcomed the speakers for the day, Carrie Pickworth and Johnny Rogers of NC State University, Scott Sell of Clemson University, and SGBI Executive Director John Ford.

Scott Sell, who has run the Edisto Forage Bull Test for the past 4 years, began the presentations with a summary of Clemson's Edisto Forage Bull Test. He highlighted the Santa Gertrudis breed's history with the test, as it holds the four top prices the sale has ever seen; however, he noted that there has not been any participation from the breed in over 20 years. He noted some changes to the program, including that the test is now 100% forage based, but bulls that go on to the post-test sale do receive a limited grain ration prior to the sale. Over 33 years, the Edisto Forage Bull Test has tested 2,119 bulls, sold 1,403, averaging $2292.57 per head. He compared costs of testing a bull through the Edisto Forage Bull Test and the grain-based Clemson Bull Test. He also noted some updates to the facility that have taken place over recent years. He highlighted throughout his work the very important contributions by Larry Olson to the program and complimented Dr. Olson's meticulous record-keeping. He stated that the majority of the buyers coming to the sale are commercial producers, and reiterated that it has been a long time since bos indicus bulls have gone through the sale, but he identified the test and sale as an opportunity for Santa Gertrudis producers.

Following Mr. Sell was Dr. Carrie Pickworth of NC State University, who discussed understanding and interpreting carcass ultrasound data. Her presentation focused on both the technique and technology behind collecting carcass ultrasound data, but also demonstrated how a breeder might use carcass ultrasound data to make management decisions. She discussed the critical measurements from ultrasound data: the rib eye area and back fat measurements are used to determine a yield grade, and showed the relationship between the ultrasound image and the actual cut of meat. She then discussed IMF and its relationship to quality grades. She explained the value of collecting carcass ultrasound data for influencing EPDs, and noted its value to the farmer to develop more uniform cattle with better muscling, better marbling, and less fat thickness, but noted that its effectiveness is contingent on the breeder's willingness to accept the data and use it to make management decisions, but also emphasized the importance of not engaging in single-trait selection. Her presentation was particularly relevant as members of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas begin to actively collect carcass ultrasound data and begin to market animals on whom data has been collected.

The second series of presentations by Johnny Rogers and John Ford focused on Genomics. Johnny Rogers' presentation focused on genomic data usage generally: he explained how the technology has evolved over time and how the science has caught up with the marketing. He explained the influence of ancestors in calculating EPDs and the acceleration of accuracy that could be accomplished through the use of genomics. He put the data in the context of other means of evaluating animals. He reminded the group of the importance of collecting good data, defining contemporary groups, and submitting data to the breed association to improve the validity of EPDs. He did not recommend using genomics for proven sires with high accuracy values, but did emphasize its usefulness for new herd bulls, bulls intended for sale, donor cows, and the possibility of value on replacement heifers.

John Ford's presentation synthesized a lot of the material throughout the day: he focused on the meaning and usage of EPDs and explained selection pressures applied to different economically relevant traits by different producers. He noted that generally, the breed has placed a lot more selection pressure on WW and other growth EPDs, but has not applied as much selection pressure to the carcass qualities. He noted that the breed's relatively new indices are a better indicator for commercial producer selections, while seedstock producers should be more interested in the underlying EPDs for individual traits as they make selection decisions. He informed the group that the breed has taken to updating its EPDs monthly and releasing new percentile tables at the same rate. His key point was that customer needs and goals should drive breeding objectives.

After the presentations, those in attendance gathered for a round table discussion. The first topic was around working with the universities and figuring out ways to get the breed involved in research. The most critical components of a workable project were that the results be publishable, result in good data, and not lose money. A few example projects were listed for future work, which will drive future discussions, most of which involved research into efficiency and teat tolerance. There was also discussion of retained ownership programs and feedlot partnerships to get additional kill data, which would also have a significant impact on carcass data collection.

The day concluded with the opportunity for new breeders and more experienced breeders to ask questions of each other. Over the course of the discussion, John Ford highlighted the need to recognize what your market demands and tailor your product accordingly.

All of the day's presentations are available through the resources page at our website www.sgbreedersofthecarolinas.com.

2016 NC State Fair Bull Show Results

Class 624--Bull calved 3/1/16 to 4/30/16
1. JCS Tad Cooper 74/6, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Class 625--Bull calved 1/1/16 to 2/29/16
1. Massive Hatchet Tripp D652, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 626--Bull calved 11/1/15 to 12/31/15
1. Hatchet Massive Tripp D653, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 627--Bull calved 9/1/15 to 10/31/15
1. Big Show 129-5, Flatwillow Farms
2. Massive Mt. Tripp D651, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Bull Calf
Big Show 129-5, Flatwillow Farms

Reserve Champion Bull Calf
JCS Tad Cooper 74/6, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Class 631--Bull calved 5/1/15 to 6/30/15
1. Hatchet Mt. Massive D559, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 632--Bull calved 3/1/15 to 4/30/15
1. Hatchet Mt. Massive Tripp D555, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 633--Bull calved 1/1/15 to 2/28/15
1. Hatchet Mt. Grizzley D556, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Yearling Champion Bull
Hatchet Mt. Massive D559, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Reserve Yearling Champion Bull
Hatchet Mt. Grizzley D556, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 639--Bull calved 1/1/14 to 3/31/14
1. Hatchet Mt Massive D453, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 640--Bull calved 7/1/13 to 12/31/13
1. 8/13 Wood, RW Farm

Champion Senior Bull
8/13 Wood, RW Farm

Reserve Champion Senior Bull
Hatchet Mt Massive D453, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Grand Champion and Best of Polled Bull
8/13 Wood, RW Farm

Reserve Grand Champion Bull
Big Show 129-5, Flatwillow Farms

Produce of Dam
1. Miss Hatchet Mt Massive D425, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Get of Sire
1. Creech 904, RW Farm
2. JCS Dean 91/9, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch
3. Massive Mt. Tripp D757, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

2016 North Carolina State Fair Open Show Results: Heifers

Class 602--Heifer Calved 3/1/16 to 4/30/16
1. Pearl 1/16, RW Farm
2. Cindy 2/16, RW Farm
3. Sugar 3/16, RW Farm

Class 604--Heifer Calved 11/1/15 to 12/31/15
1. JCS Lucky Lady 72/5, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Class 605--Heifer Calved 9/1/15 to 10/31/15
1. Tri C 15/65, Tri C Farms
2. Lucy 9/15, Tri C Farms
3. Tri C 15/58, Tri C Farms

Champion Heifer Calf
Pearl 1/16, RW Farm

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf
Cindy 2/16, RW Farm

Class 608--Heifer Calved 7/1/15 to 8/31/15
1. Flatwillow 314, Flatwillow Farms
2. Flatwillow 308, Flatwillow Farms

Class 609--Heifer calved 5/1/15 to 6/30/15
1. Flatwillow 307, Flatwillow Farms
2. Miss Massive Mt. Grizzley Tripp D511, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 610--Heifer Calved 3/1/15 to 4/30/15
1. JCS Miss Mollie 64/5, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch
2. 3/15 Lady, RW Farm

Class 611--Heifer calved 1/1/15 to 2/28/15
1. Flatwillow 301, Flatwillow Farms
2. JCS Gracie 63/5, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Champion Yearling Heifer
Flatwillow 301, Flatwillow Farms

Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer
Flatwillow 307, Flatwillow Farms

Class 614--Heifer calved 10/1/14 to 12/31/14
1. Wood 13/14, RW Farm

Class 615--Heifer calved 7/1/14 to 9/30/14
1. Double C 14/73, Tri-C Farm
2. Miss Grizzley D502, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch
3. Miss Massive Amigo D501, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 616--Heifer calved 4/1/14 to 6/30/14
1. Lizzie 9-14, RW Farm

Champion Senior Female
Wood 13/14, RW Farm

Reserve Champion Senior Female
Lizzie 9-14, RW Farm

Grand Champion Female
Pearl 1/16, RW Farm

Reserve Grand Champion and Best of Polled Female
Flatwillow 301, Flatwillow Farms

North Carolina State Fair Santa Gertrudis Open Show Results (Bull)

Class 623--Bull calved 5/1/14 or later
1. Massive Grizzley D457, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch
2. JCS Harley 56/4, exhibited by J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Class 624--Bull calved 3/1/14 to 4/30/14
1. JCS Julius 55/4, exhibited by J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch
2. Hatchet Mt Massive D453, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 625--Bull calved 1/1/14 to 2/28/14
1. Bo-Bo 2-14, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Class 626--Bull calved 11/1/13 to 12/31/13
1. Grizzley Massive D411, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 627--Bull calved 9/1/13 to 10/31/13
1. Grizzley D401, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Bull Calf
Bo-Bo 2-14, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Reserve Champion Bull Calf
JCS Julius 55/4, exhibited by J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Class 630--Bull calved 7/1/13 to 8/31/13
1. 8/13 Wood, exhibited by Ronald Wood
2. Rebel Ridge 112, exhibited by Lester Smith

Class 632--Bull calved 3/1/13 to 4/30/13
1. Hatchet Massive Tripp D313, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 633--Bull calved 1/1/13 to 2/28/13
1. HF Fred 460/9, exhibited by Michael Hadley

Yearling Champion Bull
8/13 Wood, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Reserve Yearling Champion Bull
HF Fred 460/9, exhibited by Michael Hadley

Class 636--Bull calved 10/1/12 to 12/31/12
1. Hadley 22/1, exhibited by Michael Hadley
2. Ike 9/12, exhibited by Ronald Wood
3. Massive Grizzley B302, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Senior Bull
Hadley 22/2, exhibited by Michael Hadley

Reserve Champion Senior Bull
Ike 9/12, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Grand Champion Bull and Best of Polled
8/13 Wood, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Reserve Grand Champion bull
HF Fred 460/9, exhibited by Michael Hadley

Get of Sire
1. Creech 904, exhibited by Ronald Wood
2. Massive Mt Tripp D757, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch
3. Liberty's Grizzley 95/011, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

North Carolina State Fair Open Santa Gertrudis Show Results (Female)

The North Carolina State Fair Open Santa Gertrudis Show was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at 3 PM. 29 head of cattle were judged by Doug Satree of Montag, TX. Grand Champion Female was Gray Oaks 220, exhibited by Caroline Creech. Reserve Grand Champion Female was Flatwillow 266, also exhibited by Caroline Creech. Grand Champion Bull was 8/13 Wood, exhibited by Ronald Wood. Reserve Grand Champion Bull was HF Fred 460/9, exhibited by Michael Hadley. Full results were as follows:

Class 601--Heifer calved 5/1/14 and later
1. Creech Tara 95-4, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Class 602--Heifer calved 3/1/14 to 4/30/14
1. R W Farm 7-14, exhibited by Ronald Wood
2. Callie 8-14, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Class 603--Heifer calved 1/1/14 to 2/28/14
1. Ginger 5-14, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Class 603B--Heifer calved 1/1/14 to 2/28/14
1. Miss Massive Amigo D452, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 604--Heifer calved 11/1/13 to 12/31/13
1. JCS Artemis 48/3, exhibited by J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch
2. JCS Kennedy 47/3, exhibited by J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch


Class 605--Heifer calved 9/1/13 to 10/31/13
1. CF Miss Dakota's Taboo 3-3, exhibited by Caroline Creech
2. Miss Massive Grizzley D403, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Calf Champion Heifer
R W Farm 7-14, exhibited by Ronald Wood

Reserve Calf Champion Heifer
CF Miss Dakota's Taboo 3-3, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Class 608--Heifer calved 7/1/13 to 8/31/13
1. Flatwillow 266, exhibited by Caroline Creech
2. Miss Massive Navidad 381, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 610--Heifer calved 3/1/13 to 4/30/13
1. Miss Massive Grizzley D368, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 611--Heifer calved 1/1/13 to 2/28/13
1. Miss Grizzley Massive D 365, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Yearling Heifer
Flatwillow 266, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer
Miss Grizzley D365, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 616--Heifer calved 4/1/12 to 6/30/12
Miss Massive Amigo 255, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 617--Heifer calved 1/1/12 to 3/31/12
Gray Oaks 220, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Champion Senior Female
Gray Oaks 220, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Reserve Champion Senior Female
Miss Massive Amigo 255, exhibited by Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Grand Champion and Best of Polled Female
Gray Oaks 220, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Reserve Grand Champion Female
Flatwillow 266, exhibited by Caroline Creech

2014 North Carolina State Fair Santa Gertrudis Junior Beef Heifer Show Results

The North Carolina State Fair Santa Gertrudis Junior Heifer Show was held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Raleigh, NC. Caroline Creech exhibited Grand Champion Female, Flatwillow 266, and Reserve Grand Champion, CF Miss Dakota's Taboo 3-3. Eight head were exhibited by five junior members. Complete results are as follows:


Class 3035 (March and April 2014)

1. Tri C 13/54, exhibited by Austin Cameron.

Class 3037 (November and December 2013)

1. JCS Kennedy 47/3, exhibited by Colt Sherrill
2. JCS Artemis 48/3, exhibited by Lauren Sherrill
3. Tri C 13/52, exhibited by Madison Adams

Class 3038 (September and October 2013)

1. CF Miss Dakota's Taboo 3-3, exhibited by Caroline Creech
2. Tri C 13/50, exhibited by Austin Cameron

Class 3039 (July and August 2013)

1. Flatwillow 266, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Class 4043 (November and December 2012)

1. Tri C 12/40, exhibited by Madison Adams

Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Female:
Flatwillow 266, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Reserve Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Female:
CF Miss Dakota's Taboo 3-3, exhibited by Caroline Creech

Upcoming Field Day

Santa Gertrudis Breeders:


The Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas are entertaining a field day on SEPTEMBER 13, 2014. The field day is being hosted by Al and Tucker Jackson at Lou-Al-Tuck Farms.

It should be a great time with informative speakers, lunch, and an open cattle show.

Join us at 9:00 a.m. EDT at Lou-Al Tuck. The address is 160 Jackson Lane, Great Falls, South Carolina. Directions: From I-77 in South Carolina, get off on the Exit 48. Go East on Highway 200. Go to 3 to 4 miles and turn left at the first cross road (just past a church on the right) Go one mile, farm is on the right.

See you there,


Carlyle Sherrill
Secretary
Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas

2014 Membership Map

2014-2015 Membership Map:

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Thanks to these folks for supporting our association!

2014 Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Sale Results

Breeders of the Carolinas Sale
May 10, 2014
Chester, S.C.
Auctioneer: E.B. Harris
Sale Consultant: Bill Lundberg

SALE AVERAGES:
All Purebreds: $2,375
Bulls: $3,067
Bred Females: $2,300
Open Heifers: $1,876
Pairs: $3,183
3-in-1s: $2,733
Female w/ Star 5 Calf: $2,067
All Star 5s: $1,558
Open Females: $1,420
Bred Females: $1,657

Santa Gertrudis breeders met at the Chester Livestock Exchange for the 41st Annual Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Sale in early May. The night before the sale, the annual meeting of the Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas took place, along with a dinner for members and potential buyers. On sale day, purebred and commercial entries were offered for sale, including bulls, pairs, 3-in-1s, bred females, bred heifers and open heifers.

Sale results courtesy of Santa Gertrudis USA.

2014 Catalog

The 2014 Catalog is now available online:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_M5NQo3AfaoOHpjMXlpNmJLNGc/edit?usp=sharing

Hope you'll join us on May 10 in Chester, SC!

2013 Year in Review and 2014 Preview

Although it's near the end of January, figured we should go ahead and do a run down on 2013. Breeders of the Carolinas started off the year with a very successful showing at the National Open Show in Jackson, MS: breeders Creech Farms, Hadley Farms, and J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch hauled cattle to the event and between them brought home three class winners. Hadley Farms sold their class-winning bull at the Mid-Coast Super Sale in Houston.

The 2013 Breeders of the Carolinas Sale was one of the most successful ever: 28 registered lots averaged $2090 and 22 crossbred heifers averaged $1825! Entry forms have just gone out within the last few weeks for the 2014 sale--to be held May 10, 2014 in Chester, SC. If you have Santa Gertrudis influence in your herd and are looking to take advantage of an established market, please consider consigning to the Breeders of the Carolinas Sale. The catalog should be posted here in early to mid April.

Our juniors also had a busy year: they participated in the North Carolina Junior Beef Round-Up in Raleigh, the National Junior Heifer Show in San Marcos, TX, the South Carolina Junior Beef Round-Up in Clemson, and the North Carolina State Fair Junior Show. A detailed account of the National Junior Heifer Show appeared in the September edition of the Carolina Cattle Connection.

In our two primary open shows, the North and South Carolina State Fairs, attendance was a little down from previous years. Creech Farms swept Grand and Reserve Champion in the female part of the show, Dietrich Farms took Grand Champion Bull, and Creech Farms took Reserve Champion Bull. Dietrich Farms was the only Santa Gertrudis exhibitor for the South Carolina State Fair. We hope to increase participation in 2014. Results from both fairs have been posted on the facebook page.

We're looking forward to 2014, and are off to a good start so far: Creech Farms made the trek out to Ft. Worth for the National Open Show.

We did not have a Field Day in 2013, but anticipate the 2014 Field Day being at Lou-Al-Tuck Farms in Great Falls, SC. Stay tuned for details.

The Breeders of the Carolinas is an active affiliate and welcomes new members. Please contact Carlyle Sherrill for membership information: 704-633-5723.

You may also consider membership in Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, which enables animal registration, participation in shows, and access to our breed's EPD system. Membership applications are available via www.santagertrudis.com under the Forms link on the SGBI tab. SGBI membership in the Carolinas has fallen to 21 members from 28 in 2011 (25% decrease)--membership in SGBI helps to maintain our representation on the SGBI Board and have a greater voice in our national association.

2013 North Carolina State Fair Results

Jary Douglas judged 23 head of Santa Gertrudis cattle at the 2013 North Carolina State Fair on October 22 at noon in Raleigh, NC.

Results were as follows:
Heifers
Class 1:
1. Miss Massive Cadillac D366, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 2:
1. Harding Reba 462/3, Caroline Creech
2. Miss Grizzley Massive D365, Travis D Rouse

Class 3:
1. Miss Massive Grizzley D355, Michael Roy Rank

Class 4:
1. Mamie 213, Caroline Creech

Champion Heifer Calf: Mamie 213, Caroline Creech
Reserve Champion Heifer Calf: Harding Reba, Caroline Creech

Class 7:
1. Miss Massive Cadillac D352, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 9:
1. Miss Massive Amigo D255, Michael Roy Rank
2. TF 289, Colt Sherrill
3. Gray Oaks Tally 220, Caroline Creech

Class 10:
1. Miss Massive Grizzley D253, Michael Roy Rank

Champion Yearling Heifer: Miss Massive Amigo D255, Michael Roy Rank
Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer: TF 289, Colt Sherrill

Class 13:
1. Smith's Kenzie 11/12, Colt Sherrill

Class 15:
1. Miss Massive Grizzley D106, Michael Roy Rank

Champion Senior Female: Miss Massive Grizzley D106, Michael Roy Rank
Reserve Champion Senior Female: Smith's Kenzie 11/12, Colt Sherrill

Grand Champion Female: Mamie 213, Caroline Creech
Reserve Grand Champion and Best of Polled Female: Harding Reba 462/3, Caroline Creech

Bulls
Class 22:
1. Grizzley Massive D326, Michael Roy Rank
2. Hatchet Massive Tripp D313, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 23:
1. HF Fred 460/3, Caroline Creech
2. Grizzley Massive D312, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 24:
1. Ike 9/12, Ronald Wood
2. JCS Thunder 39/2, Colt Sherrill

Class 25:
1. Doc Holiday 216, Caroline Creech
2. Massive Grizzley D302, Travis D. Rouse

Champion Bull Calf: Doc Holiday 216, Caroline Creech
Reserve Champion Bull Calf: Ike 9/12, Ronald Wood

Class 29:
1. RW 612, Ronald Wood

Class 30:
1. Pac-Man 3/12, Ronald Wood

Champion Yearling Bull: RW 612, Ronald Wood
Reserve Champion Yearling Bull: Pac-Man 3/12, Ronald Wood

Class 37:
1. Amigo Massive D155, Michael Roy Rank

Champion Senior Bull: Amigo Massive D155, Michael Roy Rank

Grand Champion and Best of Polled Bull: Amigo Massive D155, Michael Roy Rank
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Doc Holiday 216, Caroline Creech

Produce of Dam: Massive Amigo D053, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch
Get of Sire: Massive Mt Tripp D757, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Sale Catalog

Sale Catalogs are going to print!

Available online here

2012 North Carolina State Fair Results

Chad Wilson of Cloverdale, Indiana, judged the 2012 North Carolina State Fair Santa Gertrudis Open Show on October 16, 2012, at 9 AM.
The results were as follows:

Class 1
1. Miss Massive Amigo D255, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 2
1. HF Lea 2/2, Hadley Farms
2. Miss Massive Grizzley D253, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 3
1. Smith's Kenzie 11/12, Colt Sherrill
2. RW Lady 9/11, Ronald Wood
3. Miss Massive Grizzley D252, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 4
1. Miss Massive Mt Tripp D251, Ditrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Heifer Calf
Smith's Kenzie 11/12, Colt Sherrill

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf
HF Lea 2/2, Hadley Farms


Class 7
1. Rose 114, Caroline Creech
2. Mosby Creek Darnell 711, Hadley Farms

Class 8
1. Wood 5/11, Ronald Wood

Class 9
1. Molly 104, Carolina Creech
2. Miss Massive Grizzley D106, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 10
1. JCS Little Ms Sunshine 15/1, Colt Sherrill
2. Miss Massive Amigo D101, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Yearling Heifer
JCS Little Ms. Sunshine 15/1, Colt Sherrill

Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer
Molly 104, Caroline Creech

Class 16
Missy 2/10, Ronald Wood

Senior Champion Female
Missy 2/10, Ronald Wood

Grand Champion and Best of Polled Female
JCS Little Ms. Sunshine 15/1, Colt Sherrill

Reserve Grand Champion
Molly 104, Caroline Creech

Class 22
1. Pac-Man 3/12, Ronald Wood
2. Buddy 5/12, Ronald Wood

Class 23
1. Grizzley D201, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 24
1. Smith's Magnum, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Champion Bull Calf
Pac-Man 3/12, Ronald Wood

Reserve Champion Bull Calf
Buddy 5/12, Ronald Wood

Class 29
1. Hadley 13/1, Hadley Farms
2. Massive Grizzley D177, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch
3. Wood 6/11, Ronald Wood

Class 30
1. John Wayne 102, Caroline Creech
2. Massive Mt Tripp D157, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Class 31
1. Amigo Massive Mt D155, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Yearling Bull
Hadley 13/1, Hadley Farms

Reserve Champion Yearling Bull
John Wayne 102, Caroline Creech

Class 34
1. Magnum Grizzley Massive D151, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch
2. Presidio, Hadley Farms

Class 38
1. Liberty's Grizzley 95/011, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Champion Senior Bull
Magnum Grizzley Massive D151, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Reserve Champion Senior Bull
Liberty's Grizzley 95/011, Dietrich's Flying D Ranch

Grand Champion Bull
Hadley Farms 13/1, Hadley Farms

Reserve Grand Champion and Best of Polled Bull
John Wayne 102, Caroline Creech

Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day Show Results

On September 8, 2012, Bob Rednour, DVM, of Large Animal Vet Service, Youngsville, NC judged 27 head of cattle at the Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day at Creech Farms, Zebulon, NC. Results are as follows:

Class 1
1. Flatwillow Candy, Flatwillow Farms
2. HF Lea 2/2, Michael Hadley
3. Star 1/12, Ronald Wood
4. Flatwillow Sushi, Flatwillow Farms
5. Flatwillow Lucy, Flatwillow Farms

Class 2
1. Rose 114, Creech Farms
2. RW Lady, Ronald Wood
3. Creech 120, Creech Farms (Star 5)
4. Smith's Kenzie, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Class 3
1. Flatwillow Coral 221, Flatwillow Farms
2. Creech 104, Creech Farms
3. Wood 5/11, Ronald Wood
4. JCS Little Ms. Sunshine 15/1, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch
5. Mosby Creek Darnell, Michael Hadley

Class 4
1. Creech 014, Creech Farms
2. Missy 2/10, Ronald Wood
3. Creech 010, Creech Farms

Grand Champion Female:
Flatwillow Coral 221, Flatwillow Farms

Reserve Grand Champion Female:
Rose 114, Creech Farms

Class 5
1. Sam-Bo, Ronald Wood
2. Buddy, Ronald Wood

Class 6
1. Hadley 13/1, Michael Hadley
2. Wood 6/11, Ronald Wood
3. Flatwillow Armani 235, Flatwillow Farms
4. Smith's Magnum 12/12, J.C. Sherrill, Jr. Ranch

Class 7
1. Creech 102, Creech Farms
2. Creech 108, Creech Farms
3. Flatwillow Kilo 223, Flatwillow Farms
4. Presidio, Michael Hadley

Grand Champion Bull:
Hadley 13/1, Michael Hadley

Reserve Grand Champion Bull:
Creech 102, Creech Farms

2012 Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day

The 2012 Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Field Day was held September 8, 2012, at Creech Farms in Zebulon, NC. Approximately 40 people were on hand for the event, which started around 9:30 AM.

The day began with a welcome from host Brandon Creech followed by a trip out into the fields of Creech Farms to discuss forage. Dan Wells, the Johnston County Livestock Extension Agent, talked about forage management and the health and varieties of grasses present in the field. He inquired about the Creeches' pasture management. He also demonstrated how to use a grazing stick to identify when it is time to pull the cows off a field and how thick a stand of grass is.

The presentation was followed by a purebred show, judged by Bob Rednour, DVM, of Large Animal Vet Services, Youngsville, NC. Grand Champion Heifer was Flatwillow Coral, exhibited by Flatwillow Farms, Statesville, NC. Reserve Grand Champion Heifer was Rose 114, exhibited by Creech Farms. Grand Champion Bull was Hadley 13/1, exhbited by Hadley Farms. Reserve Grand Champion Bull was Creech 102, exhibited by Creech Farms. The show had 27 entries, and full results are available at http://sgboc.blogspot.com. After the show, there was a beef brisket lunch and raffle.

Special thanks to Creech Farms for hosting the event, and don't miss the Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Sale in May 2013.

2012-2013 Membership Map

2012-2013 Membership Map:

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Blue dots represent Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Members. Red dots represent Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Members who are not Breeders of the Carolinas Members.


Out of state members:

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Thanks to these folks for supporting our association!

2012 North Carolina Junior Beef Round-Up Results

Nine head of Santa Gertrudis and four exhibitors participated in the 2012 North Carolina Junior Beef Round-Up. The show was held June 2 in Raleigh, NC, and judged by Dave Allan of Schulenburg, TX.

Results were as follows:

Class 1:
1. JCS Faye 28/2 born 2/7/2012, Lauren Sherrill

Calf Champion:
JCS Faye

Class 5:
1. JCS Dizzy Miss Lizzy 18/1 born 5/15/11, Colt Sherrill
2. JCS Rain 22/1 born 6/11/11, Lauren Sherrill

Class 6:
1. Molly 104 born 4/8/11, Seth Creech

Junior Champion:
Molly 104

Reserve Junior Champion:
JCS Dizzy Miss Lizzy 18/1

Class 7:
1. JCS Little Ms Sunshine 15/1 born 2/26/11, Colt Sherrill

Class 8:
1. Creech 014 born 11/11/10, Caroline Creech

Class 9:
1. Creech 010 born 10/7/10, Caroline Creech

Yearling Champion:
JCS Little Ms Sunshine 15/1

Reserve Yearling Champion:
Creech 010

Grand Champion:
JCS Little Ms Sunshine 15/1

Reserve Grand Champion:
Molly 104

Cow-Calf Champion:
Red Rose Emily 3/10, Lauren Sherrill

Reserve Cow-Calf Champion:
JCS Mary Ann 93/9, Colt Sherrill

2012 Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Sale

From Left to Right: Tony Creech, Michael Hadley, and Al Jackson

The 2012 Santa Gertrudis Breeders of the Carolinas Sale was held at the Chester Livestock Exchange in Chester, SC. Bidding was hot on the 29 lots of purebred cattle and 4 lots of Star 5 cattle. High-selling lot, Windcrest 8/64, was consigned by Michael Hadley; the 3n1 sold to Lou-Al-Tuck Farms of Great Falls, SC, for $3,850. The second high-selling lot, LAT 317/9, was consigned by Lou-Al-Tuck Farms; the bred cow sold to Steve Kuepferle of Hillsborough, NC, for $3,000. Volume buyer was Ann McNerney of Chester, SC, with 4 lots; second volume buyer was David Duke of Indian Trail, NC, with 3 lots. Cattle sold to 21 buyers from GA, NC, SC, OH, and MS.

Gross: $59,400
Averages:
29 Purebred Lots: $1,772
4 Star 5 Lots: $2,000
3 Purebred Bulls: $2,100
12 Purebred Open Heifers: $1,229
12 Purebred Bred Heifers: $1,930
2 Purebred 3n1s: $3,225
2 Purebred Pairs: $2,300
1 Star Five Open Heifer: $1,200
1 Star Five Pair: $1,700
2 Star Five 3n1s: $2,550

Photos are available on the Santa Gertrudis Breeder of the Carolinas Facebook page.

North Carolina State Fair Santa Gertrudis Open Show Results (Bull and Group Classes)