Nov. 25, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For More Information Contact:

Crystal Albers, assistant director of communications/web editor, at 816-383-5100 or calbers@angus.org

2010 National Western Stock Show Features New Schedule

The 104th National Western Stock Show (NWSS) will begin a new year with a new Angus schedule. While the order of events differs from previous years, five days of Angus shows, sales and activities are slated for Tuesday, Jan. 12 through Saturday, Jan. 16, in Denver, Colo.

Angus activities begin Tuesday with check in at 8 a.m. on the Hill and at 1 p.m. in the Yards.

The Super-Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show — also designated the 2010 National Angus Show — will kick off Wednesday, Jan. 13, with the bull show beginning at noon in the Stadium Arena. Brian Barragree, Absarokee, Mont., will serve as judge, with Troy Thomas, Harrold, S.D., serving as associate judge.

On Thursday, Jan. 14, events will begin with the judging of sale bulls at 8 a.m. in the Stadium Arena, followed by a viewing of all sale consignments. John Grimes, Hillsboro, Ohio; Brian McCulloh, Viroqua, Wis.; John McCurry, Burrton, Kan.; Darrell Stevenson, Hobson, Mont.; and Kevin Yon, Ridge Spring, S.C., will evaluate the 37 lots.

Following evaluation of sale bulls, the junior heifer show kicks off at 11 a.m. in the Stadium Arena. Brian Finnestad, Lee, Ill., will serve as judge.

The annual Angus Bull Sale will begin at 4 p.m., Thursday, at the Beef Palace Auction Arena. The 2010 Angus Foundation Heifer Package will again precede the bull sale this year. Jerry Lehmann, Columbia, Mo., will serve as auctioneer. A sale book is available at www.angus.org or by contacting the American Angus Association^® at 816-383-5100.

Thursday events wrap up with the Angus Reception beginning at 7 p.m. at the Denver Marriott City Center–Downtown. The reception will provide a social venue for producers and will feature an auction raising funds for the 2010 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Items being auctioned will include an Angus-themed, custom-made pendant; an original painting by C.J. Brown, featuring an Angus bull designated by the winning bidder; as well as a variety of other items. Several sales during the NWSS will also feature designated lots with proceeds going toward the 2010 NJAS.

On Friday, Jan. 15, the Angus ROV show resumes with the female show beginning at 8 a.m., in the Stadium Arena. Brian Barragree will judge females, and Troy Thomas will serve as associate judge.

Angus activities conclude on Saturday, Jan. 16, with the pen and carload shows in the yards. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Livestock Center Auction Arena. Jason Hoffman, Thedford, Neb.; Guy Laflin, Olsburg, Kan.; and Jim Glaus, Chamberlain, S.D., will officiate the group competitions.

An Angus “Listening Post” will again be located in the Yards, Wednesday through Saturday. Stop by the tent for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to visit with both the Association and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) staff. 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.

For additional information and show coverage, visit www.angus.org.

The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef organization, serving more than 30,000 members across the United States and Canada. It provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on the power of Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association’s programs and services, visit www.angus.org.

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A schedule of events follows:

2010 National Western Stock Show

ANGUS EVENTS

All times are Mountain Time

Tuesday, Jan. 12

8 a.m. Check in Hill

1 p.m. Check in Yards

Wednesday, Jan. 13

Noon Super-Point ROV Angus Bull Show — Stadium Arena

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” open — Yards

Thursday, Jan. 14

8 a.m. Judging Angus Sale Bulls — Stadium Arena

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” open — Yards

11 a.m. Junior Angus Heifer Show — Stadium Arena

4 p.m. National Western Angus Bull Sale — Beef Palace Auction Arena

Sale of Angus Foundation Heifer Package — Beef Palace Auction Arena

7 p.m. Angus Reception – Denver Marriott City Center–Downtown

Friday, Jan. 15

8 a.m. Super-Point ROV Angus Female Show — Stadium Arena

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” open — Yards

1 p.m. (approximate) Foundation Female Sale — Livestock Center Auction Arena

Saturday, Jan. 16

8:30 a.m. Angus Carload & Pen Shows — Livestock Center Auction Arena

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Angus “Listening Post” open — Yards

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