Post Rock Cattlemen’s Day a Great Success

by Neil Cates, Livestock Production Agent

The Post Rock Cattlemen’s Day took place on Saturday, August 23 in Sylvan Grove. It was a great success! The day consisted of the Cow/Calf Classic Show, various vendors on display, and a presentation from Dr. Dave Rethorst.

The Cow/Calf Classic Show had a total of 38 entries. The cattle were scored out of a total of 300 points. The points were divided into 100 possible points for the cow, 100 possible points for the calf, and 100 possible points from the computer index. The cows were judged based on: structure, balance, movement, muscle, size and scale, udder and teat quality, and femininity. The calves were judged on: muscling, structure, balance, and size for their age.

Dr. Rethorst delivered a message about the importance and mission of Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training. Beef Quality Assurance is a national program that provides guidelines for beef cattle production. The programs objective is to raise consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry. Dr. Rethorst is the director of outreach for Kansas State Universities’ Beef Cattle Institute. He is in charge of delivering BQA trainings across the state.

 

There was a total of $1500 prize money paid out to the top eight places at the show with additional contributions from Key Feeds and Smart Lic Supplements, Midway Coop Golden Feeds and J&R Feeds. The top eight places were as followed: 8th-Bar C Ranch, 7th-Mike Rosebrook, 6th-Janet Hiitter, 5th-Erica Rahmeier, 4th-Kent Rahmeier, 3rd-Justin Ringler, 2nd-Emily Carney, and 1st-Gerald Hiitter.

Post Rock Cattlemen’s Day is more than a cattle show. It is a day to bring people together. Our local sponsors get to set up displays to promote their businesses to the public. It also brings cattlemen from across the district together to interact through friendly competition. We hope to see you there next year!