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November 26, 2008 For More Information Contact: Angus Activities Slated for 2009 National Western Stock Show Five days of
Angus events including shows, sales, educational and social opportunities are
slated for the 103rd National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Angus activities
start Tuesday, Jan. 13, with the junior heifer show, which begins at 1 p.m.,
in the Stadium Arena. Kyle
Conley, The Super Point
Roll of Victory (ROV) Show begins with the female show at 8 a.m., Wednesday,
Jan. 14, in the Stadium Arena.
The ROV bull show begins at 8 a.m., Friday, Jan. 16. Chan Phillips, On Thursday,
Jan. 15, sale bulls take the stage, with judging in the Stadium Arena at 8:30
a.m., followed by a viewing of all sale consignments. Rick Blanchard, Firebaugh, Calif.;
Scott Bush, Britton, S.D.; John Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio; Mike McGuire,
Waverly, Ala.; and Cheramie Viator, Franklin, Texas, will evaluate the 29
lots. The sale begins at 2 p.m.
in the Beef Palace Auction Arena.
A sale catalog can be viewed online at www.angusjournal.com or requested by
calling the American Angus Association®. The sale of the 2009 Angus Foundation
Heifer Package will precede the bull sale. Eddie Sims, Thursday
evening, Angus enthusiasts should gather at the Angus Reception at the Angus activities
conclude on Saturday, January 17, with the pen and carload shows in the
yards. The event begins at 8:30
a.m. in the Livestock Center Auction Arena. Rance Long, Big Cabin, Okla.; Larry
Rice, An Angus “Listening Post” will again be located in the Yards. Be sure to stop by the tent for a cup of coffee. This year’s Listening Post will include both the Association and Certified Angus Beef LLC staff. It is available for visitors Wednesday through Saturday. Association members and commercial cattle producers are encouraged to stop by the Angus tent in the yards to talk about current beef industry issues, visit with staff, ask questions and exchange ideas. In addition, the Angus booth on the hill will have the latest Association publications, and Association staff will be available to visit there. ### A schedule of events follows: 2009 National Western Stock Show ANGUS EVENTS All times are Mountain Time Tuesday, January 13 1 p.m. Junior Angus Heifer Show - Stadium Arena Wednesday,
January 14 8:00 a.m. Super Point ROV Angus Female Show – Stadium Arena 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” Open – Yards Thursday,
January 15 8:30 a.m. Judging Angus Sale Cattle – Stadium Arena 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” Open – Yards 2:00 p.m. National
Western Angus Bull 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Angus Reception Friday, January
16 8:00 a.m. Super Point ROV Angus Bull Show – Stadium Arena 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” Open – Yards Saturday,
January 17 8:30 a.m. Angus Carload & Pen Shows Livestock Center Auction Arena 9:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” Open – Yards |
