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Quality is JOB # 1 Raising the best cattle we can that blend phenotype with the economically important traits has been our focus since day one. 1/10/19 HP/HB - Lim-Flex 40% S: TMCK Cash Flow 247C D: AUTO Play Day 265X CE: 10 BW: 1.9 WW: 81 YW: 134 MK: 23 MB: .41 $MTI: 70 M&R Gabrianna 19G Our featured lot for the GREAT AMERICAN PIE SALE MAY 30, LEBANON, MO. She sells along with our other elite consignments. HP/HB - Lim-Flex 50% S: SAV Ten Speed 3022 D: HBRL Xceptional 053X CD: 11 BW: 0.8 WW: 76 YW: 123 MK: 16 CM: 6 SC: 0.7 DC: 15 YG: -.16 CW: 56 RE: .81 MB: .33 $MTI: 66 HBRL continued from page 76 term immunity against anaplasmosis infections by releasing vaccine contents over an extended period. This new single-dose vaccine, which is administered in the back of the ear, has been shown to protect against clinical anaplasmosis for up to two years and could potentially help make anaplasmosis control more accessible and convenient to livestock producers, Curtis says. “The concept of providing cattle with a single vaccine implant that could potentially provide lifelong protection against an economically devastating disease, such as bovine anaplasmosis, could revolutionize livestock production,” Coetzee said. Iowa State University currently holds a patent for the implant platform and the K-State/Manhattan Innovation Center is exploring a partnership with Iowa State to further develop this technology. The first step to a commercially available product would include finding a commercial partner to seek approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition to Curtis and Coetzee, K-State researchers involved with the project include Miriam Martin, Brandt Skinner, Shawnee Montgomery, Tippawan Anantatat, Kathryn E. Reif, Majid Jaberi- Douraki, Emily J. Reppert and Michael Kleinhenz. Researchers from Iowa State include Sean Kelly, Balaji Narasimhan and Douglas Jones. This project was supported in part by the Iowa Livestock Health Advisory Council and the faculty start-up funding provided by Kansas State University. The study, “Rapid Communication: Development of a subcutaneous ear implant to deliver an anaplasmosis vaccine to dairy steers,” was published in the Journal of Animal Science. Source: Kansas State University News Service Equalizer 7510E HP/HB - Lim-Flex 50% S: TMCK Cash Flow 247C D: MAGS Beth CD: 9 BW: 2.0 WW: 90 YW: 153 MK: 18 CM: 3 SC: 1.2 DC: 16 YG: -.03 CW: 49 RE: .80 MB: .34 $MTI: 70 TNGC Empire 736E These two breed-leading sires are handling the natural service duties in our herd. They sport impressive EPD figures with their $MTI are in the top 10% and 3% . SEMEN $40 Exclusively Through Grassroots Genetics 866-305-9600 Your call or visit is always welcome. MARK & ROBIN MIDDLETON 2413 Argo Rd. • Bourbon, MO 65441 573-732-4739 • 314-956-9878 cell [email protected] www.mrlimousin.com 78 • APRIL 2020