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The Operation Today The Midwest Cattleman · August 25, 2022 · P21
Roth Farm and Ranch cur-
rently consists of a commercial Kingsville
cow-calf herd, a registered
Simmental herd, and dryland
farming. Each member of the Livestock
family balances responsibili-
ties, with each focusing on the Auction
things they enjoy.
Simmental is an important
part of both the commercial Selling at Kingsville Livestock Auction Center,

herd and the registered seeds- Located 45mi. SE of Kansas City, Mo. On Hwy 58 East, Kingsville, Mo.
tock business, and Cami’s day-
to-day tasks revolve around Labor Day Weekend 2 Day
their cattle. She is focused on
using data and management Consignment Auction
information to improve the
cow herd and calf crop each Sun. & Mon. Sept. 4 & 5th, 2022
year. The operation’s goal is to
breed cattle with high growth, 9 am Each Day

moderate frame, high docility, The Kansas plains are a productive,
moderate milk, good calving beautiful place to run cattle.
ease, stayability, marbling, and with confidence. Cindy says, Selling Sun. Selling Mon.
good udders. While the regis- “The growth from Simmental
tered herd is small, extensive gives us pounds, which is how Sept. 4th Sept. 5th
focus is placed on producing we get paid. That has worked
bulls that will work in the com- really well with the Angus and @ 9 am @ 9 am
mercial environment and yield Simmental cross.” Zero turn, riding, and All Classes of Cattle
the same quality as any of the Cami adds, “Angus is the push lawn mowers Equipment—Gates
larger breeders. Bulls are sold most popular breed, but the 4 Wheelers—Side by
by private treaty both locally research says there is so much Panels—Chutes—Guard
and out-of-state. Additionally, benefit to the crossbred animal. Sides—Welders—Dirt Railing—T-Posts—Barb
they sell a group of two-year- Heterosis is the closest thing to Bikes—Boats—RV’s Wire—Woven Wire
old commercial cow-calf pairs a free lunch in this industry. Cars—Trucks—Antiques All Classes of Farming
each year. We select for a more maternal Equipment
Overall, they focus on Angus side, and we bring the All guns received will sell at 1pm.
balancing EPD and phenoty- Simmental in to get pounds Must have background Including—Drills
pe. “EPD are such a great tool. and quality. Simmental has check to buy. Plows—Discs—Mowers
You can pick out the prettiest improved so much and become Buyers will pay a gun fee Bobcats—Livestock
animal in the herd but that such a solid breed. Crossbree- Trailers—Flatbed
doesn’t mean that’s the most ding really improves profitabi- for each gun purchased. Trailers—Bumper Hitch
productive or profitable ani- lity and makes high-quality Guns must be received by
mal. The EPD tells you a lot animals.” noon on Saturday. Trailers—Tractors
about the behind-the-scenes, In addition to the benefits of
under-the-skin things that heterosis, Cami points to cow Notice:
really matter. You want the size and docility as benefits We will be open Sat. Aug. 27th-Tues. Aug. 30th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
balance of phenotype and ge- of the breed. “If you look at a for unloading farm equipment only. For more info check out
notype to make good animals. catalog you will see that Sim- our website: www.kingsvillelivestock.com or call the office at:
With Total Herd Enrollment mental are actually some of the (816) 597-3331
(THE) you know you’re get- most moderate-framed cows. A
ting a good solid data set and recent study was done on cow Consignments accepted
that your info isn’t skewed just size in the US cow herd and Wed Aug. 31st-Sat. Sept. 3rd-9am - 5pm.
to the good animals. With the Simmental are not the biggest,
incorporation of genomics and or even at the top. There are a ***Upon checking in, please have a detailed list of items in
DNA you get so much more lot of traditional beliefs that order to receive payment.
information at an earlier age, Simmental are big cattle, and if
and you know it’s more accura- you select for that they can be, Titles must accompany vehicles and trailers at time of con-
te. Those tools, data, and infor- but in the modern breed they signment and must be under the name of the seller.
mation are a game changer for have done a really good job of
improving animals and being selecting for moderate cattle.” Thank you for your understanding and your business!
more profitable.” She adds, “I’ve really noticed
Norman adds, “We pay at- good docility in Simmental Fax 816-597-3971 - Email anstineauction@gmail.com to consign

tention to EPD and frame cattle. Those animals want to Anstine Auction LLC
score. We always want a thic- be friends with you, work well
ker animal but not a taller ani- with you.”
mal. Our goal is to have fast The Roth family manages Rick, Jeremy & Jared Anstine - Auctioneers
growth and then shut it off.” their cattle to fit the south-cent-
SimGenetics have helped ral Kansas environment. The For more info, call office @ 816.597.3331
the Roth family improve their registered cow herd calves in Rick: 816.258.3421 Jared: 816.878.5229
cow herd, raise the kind of December and January, and Visit kingsvillelivestock.com
bulls they want to keep them- the commercial herd most- Terms: Cash or Check w/Proper I.D. - Not Responsible for accidents, nothing removed until settled for.
selves, and sell calves and bulls continued on page 25 Lunch Served—Porta Toilet—Statements made Sale Day take precedence over printed material.