The Ohio Beef Expo is one of the premier expos in the country.  In March of each year, thousands of cattle enthusiasts gather on the grounds of the Ohio Expo Center for a weekend full of all things cattle.  

As part of this great event, the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association sponsors a Miniature Hereford open show.   What a great place to showcase our cattle and be an important presence in the cattle industry.  

Last year, the Miniature Herefords were the talk of the barn when the Reserve Grand Champion Bull tied for the highest selling bull of all breeds at the 2023 Ohio Beef Expo.  

With animals and exhibitors from all over the country, the Miniature Hereford live and online auction at the Ohio Beef Expo is a great place to sell your animals as well as add to your herd.  From live animals to semen and embryo lots, there is something for everyone.  

Show and sale entry information can be found here.  

Entry deadline is January 15, 2024.

For more information about the Ohio Beef Expo, click here.  

The scholarship division of the MHYF was developed with funds earned from a donation of a Grand Champion Female that was auctioned off at the MHBA Miniature Hereford World Show held in Denver, Colorado at the NWSS.  Since then, we have continued to give back to our youth by helping them pursue their higher education goals.  

The Memorial Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors and the Collegiate Scholarship is available for current college students.  The application deadline is December 15, 2023.

For more information and scholarship applications, click here.  

The Miniature Hereford Youth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and has been providing scholarships for our youth since 2011.

As you are preparing for the new DNA rules to take effect, the first step is to determine which animals in your herd have been DNA tested and which ones you will need to submit testing on. 

Do you want to know if your Miniature Hereford has already been DNA tested and view the results?

To see if a cow has been DNA tested, log on to the American Hereford Association website and go to the Genetics/EPD Search tool. From there, enter the name or registration number of the animal. Click on the animal to go to the Animal Details screen. From there, click on the details tab. If the box next to DNA Case ID is blank, the animal has not been tested.

When an animal is DNA tested, the results are emailed to the owner of the animal. If you would like to see the results of the DNA testing, log in to myherd.org.  Navigate to the Actions tab and then DNA Results. Click on the arrow to the left of the animal's registration number and click on the results button.

Please note that an animal may have more than one DNA test, so be sure to check all test results for the most complete information. If you have questions about DNA testing or results, contact the AHA office.

Youth from all over the country will gather June 17-19, 2024 for the Miniature Hereford Junior Nationals.  

This event is so much more than a cattle show with events, educational opportunities and competitions for our youth.  It is a family centered event where parents can join in on some of the activities and where life-long memories are made.  

Join us next summer for the MHJN® in Duncan, Oklahoma.  

The Miniature Hereford Junior Nationals Committee is already hard at work making plans for next year's event.  You can see the most up to date information on the MJHN website page.

We want to welcome Charles Rohla to the MHBA Board as the Region 6 Director representing the states of Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.  Charles has been appointed by the Board to complete the term vacated by the retirement of Craig Rutland.  

Charles Rohla received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Master of Science in Agriculture Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science from Oklahoma State University.

Rohla was raised on a farm in northwest Oklahoma where his family operated a wheat/stocker farm and growing lot. He currently lives on a small ranch in Southern Oklahoma were he, his wife and son are involved in producing hay, raising Miniature Hereford Cattle, American Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses and pecans.

He serves on his county Farm Bureau Board, Oklahoma Agriculture Leadership Program Advisory Council, Lake of the Arbuckles Watershed Association Board, Oklahoma State University Ferguson College Alumni Society Board, along with numerous Advisory and Committee roles within the American Pecan Industry. 

Charles Rohla serves as the Manager for Pecan Systems and is an Ag Consultant with the Noble Research Institute. He joined Noble in 2006.  

We are excited to have Charles and his wealth of knowledge and expertise.  

Not all changes can happen overnight, but we do listen to our membership. 

The MHBA has implemented a new rule that all show cattle must have a DNA profile on file with complete parentage verification (dam and sire verification) with the American Hereford Association before show entry deadline.*

This rule will take effect on the following dates:

Steers - effective 1/1/2024

Bulls - effective 1/1/2025

Heifers - effective 1/1/2026

*Please note that DNA verification not completed by the entry deadline for the 2024 National Western Stock Show will be accepted at check-in.  This exception only applies to the 2024 NWSS.

2023 MHBA-MHYF Ballots have been counted and the results are in!

Congratulations to our new MHBA Board members!!!

MHBA President
Craig DeHaan
MHBA Secretary
Andrea Trapp
NOTE NEW SECRETARY EMAIL ADDRESS
mhbasecretary@gmail.com.

MHBA Region 2 Director
John Cooper
MHBA Region 5 Director
Leon Lamer
MHBA Region 8 Director
Jerry DuVal

Congratulations to our new MHYF Board members!!!

MHYF President
Dave Pence
MHYF Secretary
Sheryl Erickson
MHYF Director of Grants
To be appointed

The 2023 Miniature Hereford Junior Nationals was a huge success!  Please watch for articles written by exhibitors and Board members in the upcoming Miniature Hereford News magazine!

MHBA 2022-2023 Junior AIME Awards were announced at the
 2023 MHJN!

Junior Female of Excellence

HSC Kiels Rea 22 owned by Hudson Harris

Junior Prospect Steer of Excellence

HSC Hank 821  owned by Hudson Harris

Be sure to get your applications in for the 2023-2024 Junior AIME Points program.  Applications are now available on the website. Please go to the AIME tab on the Home Page. The First show for the 2023-2024 Junior AIME program is the 2023 Miniature Hereford Junior Nationals that were held in Salina, KS.  Points earned at Junior Nationals will be added to all applications submitted prior to July 15, 2023 to the AIME program Chairperson.  Please send applications to Phyllis Rutland at phyllis.rutland11@gmail.com 

We would like to thank our generous sponsors of the 2023 "Kickin' It In Kansas" Miniature Hereford Junior Nationals!

MHJN Sponsors:

Weavers
Sullivans
Salt Creek Ranch
Kim Kiser
IDEXX
Natalie Cartwright
David Metzger
SEAL Livestock
4 Moore's Miniature Herefords
Providence Ranch
Hoban Miniature Herefords
Hat City Cattle Company
Bent Nail Farms
DuVal Farms
Northrich Company
Muddy Fork Ranch
Rockindlo Ranch
4 Wiley Farms
Hilltop Cattle Co
Wicked Cattle
Taylor Mini Herefords
 CSK Mini's
Scott Show Cattle & Mini Herefords
Udder Tech Inc.
CJ Designs
Carlee Farms
Bomgaars
Little Giant
DZR Designs
Show Coat
Willow Creek Farm