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Exhibitor of the Year:
Rachael Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.
At the young age of 14, Rachael Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo., has achieved quite a feat in the Maine-Anjou breed. She won a well-deserved exhibitor of the year award from the American Maine-Anjou Association (AMAA). Rachael tallied up enough points to come out on top of a tough field of competitors for the 2006 show point season. She traveled to all four major shows to exhibit her Show Female of the Year, DCC Playmate 76R and her Silver All American Female, BIZ Sherry 103R.
Rick and Rosemary Carlson are proud parents of the 2006 Exhibitor of the Year. The three own and operate their family operation near Plattsburg, Mo., where Maine-Anjou cattle are thriving and ready to be known throughout the business.
The Carlsons wanted a breed that would fit all segments of the industry and drive more revenue. Maine-Anjous are it! In the late 90’s and early 00’s, they studied a handful of breeds, examining everything from carcass data, EPDs, and functionality. At the time, Rick managed PM Beef Group and worked with Dave Steen on the first Maine-Anjou feeding trial. The cattle were impressive in the feedlot with their conversion and average daily gains and excelled from quality and yield grade standpoints. These cattle appeared to be the ideal commercial beef animal.
The Carlson Maine-Anjou operation got its start in 2001 when they purchased their first Maine-Anjou female from the Class Act National Sale, at the National Western Stock show, in Denver, Colo. The Carlsons also have strong ties to the Shorthorn breed and have bred two national champion Shorthorn females and countless All Americans. Maine-Anjou simply fit their operation from a commercial standpoint and Maine-Anjou’s low maintenance qualities matched what the Carlsons were looking for in a breed as a whole, so they made the switch to a primarily Maine-Anjou-based herd.
Building their operation took time, determination and studying to reach where the level they’re at today. After deciding Maines were the right breed, they began purchasing cattle from two prestigious operations, DeRouchey Cattle Company, Mitchell, S.D., and Hartman Cattle Company, Tecumseh, Neb. The Carlsons have been more than pleased with their purchases from both operations to help establish the foundation of their herd. They have also purchased females from the DeJong Ranch, Kennebec, S.D., and Gib Yardley, Beaver, Utah to add to their herd.
In addition to their foundation females, the herd sires the Carlsons have purchased are beginning to make their mark on the breed. FJH Powerplus 502M was the 2005 World Champion Bull in Kansas City and sired BIZ Sherry 103R, Rachael’s Silver All-American Senior Heifer Calf in 2006. HAA Smart Money, was the 2007 National Western Champion Bull as a calf and will be used extensively on Power Plus daughters.
The Carlsons’ goal is to produce cattle that are phenotypically acceptable and also have detailed documentation of maternal, growth and carcass data. Rachael’s Show Female of the Year, DCC Playmate 76R, is good proof of that. She ranks in the top percentage of the breed for most EPDs.
This has led them to develop their marketing tagline — Breeding with a Balance.
— May/June/July 2007 Maine-Anjou Voice
Show Female of the Year:
DCC Playmate 76R
Reg. 349614 • March 18, 2005
Sire: DCC New Era 218L
Dam: NAGE Aretha 19D
Bred by DeRouchey Cattle Co., Mitchell, S.D.
Owned by Rachael Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.
In a tight race for show female of the year, DCC Playmate 16R came out on top. In her travels, she chalked up enough points to win this prestigious award. DCC Playmate 76R was reserve champion female in Louisville. She was also champion female at the Missouri State Fair. She took home a number of division champion and reserves and class winnings. This female ranks in the top percent in most EPDs in the breed.
Congratulations to an outstanding family for your success with this tremendous female.
— May/June/July 2007 Maine-Anjou Voice
Reserve Show Female of the Year:
DCC Playmate 140P
Reg. 332755 • June 3, 2004
Sire: BPJV Hotline • Dam: DCC Playmate 183M
Bred by DeRouchey Cattle Co., Mitchell, S.D.
Owned by Rachael Carlson, Plattsburg, Mo.
DCC Playmate 140P proved to be an outstanding junior project for Rachael Carlson and her family. She vied for a champion position at the four majors this season. In addition to being named the reserve world champion female at the American Royal, Kansas City, Mo., Rachael’s heifer was a division champion at the National Maine-Anjou Show, Ft. Worth, Texas, and division reserve champion at the National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo. Congratulations to an outstanding family for your success with this tremendous female.
— May/June/July 2006 Maine-Anjou Voice