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Beefmaster Seedstock Directory Volume I - 2015

BBU Staff

The Banner Staff

Bill Pendergrass Executive Vice President Collin Osbourn Chief Financial Officer Mary Francois Accounting Donna Henderson Office Manager Kelsey Schwartz Member Service Data Entry Jeralyn Stephens Communications Coordinator Allison Wells Junior Program Coordinator Matt Woolfolk Field Representative & Commercial Marketing Director Marie Zirkel Member Services

Bill Pendergrass Editor, Advertising Sales & Contributing Writer

Beefmaster Breeders United 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 290W San Antonio, TX 78213 210-732-3132 Fax: 210-732-7711 info@beefmasters.org

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Jeralyn Stephens Managing Editor & Graphic Designer Matt Woolfolk Advertising Sales & Contributing Writer Allison Wells Advertising Sales Contributing Writers Mackie Bounds Trenton Glaser Mike Green Steven E. Myers, Ph.D. Laramie Naumann

This Directory is provided as a membership service of Beefmaster Breeders United. The seedstock producers listed and advertised in this directory are paid advertisers. Please be sure to contact the respective producers for more information on the cattle that may be for sale. BBU does not warrant the quality or availability of the advertised cattle.

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The Banner Table of Contents

Features 12

More Than A Show Heifer Learn from a Junior cattle program veteran on how showing cattle is more than what meets the eye.

By Matt Woolfolk

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Why and How to Get Involved in JBBA? The JBBA President provides an insight on the leadership and scholarship opportunities available through this junior Beefmaster program.

By Trenton Glaser If This Isn’t Living, I Don’t Know What Is! The JBBA program and National Show has helped build strong relationships for this active JBBA member.

By Laramie Naumann

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All About That Look, No Trouble A Beef Consulting Nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition, takes an in-depth look at what makes a superior show heifer.

By Dr. Steven E. Myers “Treat it like a Business” - Consignment Sale Marketing Tips The owner of 3G Sales and Service shares with you what he believes to be the essential steps for a successful sell.

By Mike Green Crossbreeding with Beefmasters Today’s cattlemen can improve herd genetics through the 63% retained heterosis that the Beefmaster breed offers. Learn more from BBU Executive Vice President.

By Bill Pendergrass

Beefmasters In The Heartland Beefmaster Promotion Group Central Texas Beefmaster Breeders Association Lone Star Beefmaster Breeders Association Southern Alliance Beefmaster Marketing Group 2015 Upcoming JBBA Heifer Shows Advertiser’s Index

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Smith and Wesson Smith and Wesson daughters are the “right kind” for the showring.

Call us for your Champion.

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From the P resident ’s Desk

I am proud of our very first Beefmaster

Seedstock Directory publication, The Banner. As the President of Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU), I recognize the importance of our young people throughout our country. They are our future producers and our future leaders, so it is our desire at BBU to do all we can in making each young person a success. Through this publication you will find education concerning our great breed of cattle along with education concerning the experience of showing cattle. With that you will be able to find breeders that you can go visit and have a fun experience in viewing the cattle.

You will quickly find that Beefmaster breeders are some of the greatest people on earth. Then you will learn about our great junior program, Junior Beefmasters Breeders Association (JBBA)! This is our shining star at BBU and we are proud of each person that makes up this group. At most major livestock shows in Texas, we are the largest breed and we are growing in other states also. I encourage each of you to learn about Beefmaster cattle and enjoy showing this great breed of cattle.

I must share with you why JBBA is so important to me. Many years ago, I was a commercial cowman operating a cow/calf operation along with F1 Tiger Stripes. I was happy and enjoyed my operation. Then my son, Kent comes home one day and tells me he wants to show cattle. I was happy he wanted to and I was ready to go find an Angus, Hereford or Charolais show animal, but he said, “My Ag Teacher said Beefmaster was the best.” I knew a little about

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them, and even had a Beefmaster bull on my Angus cross cattle. I liked the Beefmaster breed because my Beefmaster bull put pounds on the ground, which put dollars in my pocket. My wife, Norma Jean and my children Kent and Crystal climbed in the pickup truck along with me and we went looking.

In my son’s eyes, he found the perfect one. It wasn’t a grand champion, but it changed my total cattle operation.

Shortly after that, my daughter started showing which only made me look harder at Beefmasters. I was exposed to great cattle and great people and these ingredients are hard to beat. In a matter of two years, my operation became a Beefmaster seedstock operation. There is a lot more to this story, but there is not enough space to write it all. I will just say a huge thank you to JBBA for converting me to the number one American cattle breed. Without this involvement in JBBA, I would have never had the opportunity to be BBU President.

As you can see, I love and believe in our JBBA program. Just remember, it teaches each of you about our cattle, how to be successful cattlemen and cattlewomen, as well as teaches you to understand the importance of performance data in the Beefmaster cattle. Sit back and enjoy as you browse through this publication. I hope, I can soon welcome you as a JBBA member or even a BBU member. In the meantime “shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you will land among the stars!” God Bless You. - Mackie Bounds, BBU President

Raising Quality Beefmasters in the Brush of South Texas Our Beefmaster cattle are used to living in the toughest of conditions. They prove to us day in and day out that they are the best choice for South Texas. Through proven genetics of our herd sires and outstanding genetics from other Beefmaster bulls in our AI program, we continue to upgrade our herd with profitable performance and quality. Please come visit the ranch and see the results.

Colonel Tom

Rojo Bueno x RTH 103/8 BBU#: C989984, ID#: 31/0 DOB: 11/29/2009 EPDs: BW 0, WW 23, YW 29, Milk -1, Mat +11, SC +.4, REA/Swt 0.07, REA +.07 IMF +0.2, Rib Fat +.05, Rump Fat +.02

Arthur W. Epley III, owner 713.898.8044 www.3HIJOS.com email: rancho@3hijos.com Ranch located on Hwy. 72 just west of Tilden, Texas.

Brush Country

Lasater 1526 X Rancho Tres Hijos 1/7 BBU#: C981924, ID#: 24/9 DOB: 11/15/2008 EPDs: BW 0.1, WW 20, YW 28, Milk -1, Mat +8, SC +1, REA +.34, IMF 0.0, Rib Fat +.05, Rump Fat -.01

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Join me at these 2015 Beefmaster sales and take home your next Grand Champion in the show ring!

January 10: Live Oak BBA Bull Sale; Three Rivers, TX January 17: Violeta Ranch Production Sale; Hebronville, TX February 14: South Texas BBA Rose Classic Sale; San Antonio, TX February 18: All Breed Bull & Commercial Female Sale; San Antonio, TX March 6: South Texas BBA Houston Futurity Sale; Houston, TX March 7: BPG International Beefmaster Gala Sale; Houston, TX April 4: Louisiana BBA Rose Capital Classic Sale; Shreveport, LA April 11: Collier Farms Advantage Sale; Giddings, TX April 18: East Texas/Louisiana Beefmaster Marketing Group Sale: Crockett, TX April 26: National E6 Sale; Columbus, TX May 2: Live Oak BBA Kentucky Derby Sale; Floresville, TX May 9: Lone Star BBA Spring Sale; Sulphur Springs, TX May 16: Swinging B & T5 Ranch Production Sale; Salado, TX June 6: Southern Alliance Beefmaster Marketing Group Sale; Cullman, AL June 27: Clark Jones and Cottage Farms Southern Tradition Sale; Savannah, TN September 19: Arkansas BBA Fall Classic Sale; Conway, AR September 26: Live Oak BBA Fall Sale; Three Rivers, TX October 10: South Texas BBA Buccaneer Classic Futurity & Sale; Robstown, TX October 24: Carr & Others Fall Sale; Floresville, TX October 31: President’s Council Sale; Galveston, TX November 7: Louisiana BBA Cowboy Classic; Lake Charles, LA November 21: Collier Farms Bull Sale; Brenham, TX December 5: Lone Star BBA Sale; Sulphur Springs, TX The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United - 9

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Ace in the Hole C898727 Black Jack X Sugar Pie 2010 Show Sire of the Year

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FEATURE

More Than A Show Heifer

By Matt Woolfolk

After weeks of searching, you’ve

finally found this year’s Beefmaster show heifer. The show season is about to begin and you’re excited to see how your new purchase will perform in the ring. Maybe this will be the heifer that helps you win that coveted purple banner or Grand Champion belt buckle! While you may look at your heifer and only see this year’s project, there’s more value in that female tied in your barn than you think. You may not realize it yet, but there’s an endless list of benefits associated with becoming involved with a livestock project such as showing Beefmaster cattle. You get to become involved in the beef cattle industry while developing skills that will help you succeed in the ring and other endeavors outside the show barn.

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teristics, making your show heifer a great candidate to start your own cow herd! Beefmaster cows are protective mothers and strong milkers that will raise healthy, heavy calves. The versatility of the Beefmaster makes it a good breed for starting your cow herd. Raising purebred Beefmaster would give you the opportunity to raise your own future show heifers.

Many breeders offer discounted semen on some of the top bulls in the breed. Taking advantage of artificial insemination will allow you to take that prize show heifer and breed her to a top notch bull, improving the quality of the next generation. If commercial cattle are better suited for you, the Beefmaster cow crossed with British bulls create replacement females that are highly sought after by progressive commercial cattlemen.

Additionally, using Continental

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FEATURE bulls on a Beefmaster cow will give you high-performing feeder calves that will top the market. Over time, your herd grows from one heifer into a pasture full of females. Having a small herd of former show heifers out working as cows can generate a nice source of income for you, which will come in handy as you start saving money for college.

Speaking of college, there are scholarships available for youth involved in livestock projects. Becoming active will help bolster your record for local, state, and national scholarships that help offset the rising costs associated with getting a college education. Additionally, involvement in livestock programs opens the door for extracurricular activities at your school of choice. Most schools with an agriculture program have clubs, such as Block & Bridle and Collegiate Cattlemen, to keep you involved in the industry outside of the show ring. Competitive teams, such as livestock judging and quiz bowl, give you the chance to keep your competitive juices flowing even if you can’t make it into the show ring.

Another benefit of becoming involved in showing cattle has been said many times by many different people. While it may be repetitive, this benefit continues to be brought up because it’s so true! Involvement in livestock projects develops great life skills that come in handy outside of the barn. Taking care of show cattle instills responsibility and work ethic.

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every day is all part of the process that leads up to the exhilarating moment when you lead your heifer into the show ring. Working hard and doing your best throughout the process will lead to success, a lesson that can be applied to so many challenges in life. Employers from all lines of work are interested in young people with agriculture backgrounds because they have learned the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Hardworking, responsible and respectful employees are becoming harder to find, but these individuals are easy to find in the show barn.

Outside the ring, other skills can be developed that will give you an advantage going forward. Becoming active in public speaking contests associated with many cattle shows will help to become comfortable speaking to groups for presentations, or when those scholarship interviews come your way. The ability to effectively communicate with others is becoming more valuable as our world becomes more dependent on technology. Having the confidence to offer someone a smile and a handshake will set you apart from those that haven’t developed their communication skills.

Outside the show ring, there are many opportunities to develop leadership skills that will help you immensely as you get older. Starting at the local level, there are committees and officer positions within your local 4-H and FFA chapter to get you started. Helping organize programs on the local level can help you discover the skills that make you an effective

FEATURE leader. Through those experiences, you may decide to pursue becoming a state FFA officer, or a member of the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association Board of Directors. Becoming involved in a leadership role is great for personal development, but the true value of leadership is being able to serve others. Giving of your time to help make an organization better is a worthy endeavor, as it helps everyone involved with the organization and inspires others to do the same!

The people involved in the cattle industry are a closely connected bunch. Being an active part of this network of current and future professionals will be worthwhile, especially if you one day hope to work in the industry yourself! The opportunity to meet and interact with breeders, extension agents, FFA advisors and other industry professionals will help you build your network. It’s never too early to start building that network and you can never have too many good contacts. Establishing these relationships can lead to opportunities for scholarships, internships and jobs when you finish school. Combining strong work ethic, communication skills, leadership capabilities and a good network of professional contacts will make you a sought after commodity when your job search begins.

While every benefit mentioned is extremely valuable in its own right, the greatest advantage to becoming involved in showing Beefmaster cattle are the countless memories and friendships. There’s nothing like spending the day loading up the stock

trailer, hopping into the pickup with your family, and driving all night to get to that big show 500 miles from home. While that may sound like anything but fun, the memories from these trips are the ones that are never forgotten. Summer trips to national stock shows become the annual family vacation, where you meet other families from all over the country who are in the same boat. Meeting people at shows that love the same things you do leads to special friendships. All the chores that come before the show are worth it in order to get to spend time with those stock show friends you don’t get to see very often.

Not too long ago, I was one of the young folks on the “business end” of the halter showing my own cattle.

I competed nationally in and out of the ring and served a term on a junior board of directors. I was able to travel around the country, meeting people and making friends in all regions.

I heard everyone who talked about the life lessons and benefits of being involved in livestock programs, but I didn’t realize the impact of those lessons until I began working on my master’s degree, as the doors for continuing my education were opened for me due in large part to my involvement showing cattle. I was encouraged by an industry leader to apply for an opening to study under an excellent professor. Without the recommendation of this mentor, I would have never known about the opportunity. When I moved 800 miles from home to start in this position, The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United - 15

FEATURE the only people I knew in a school of 50,000 students were two guys I had met at a show two years earlier.

What could have been an overwhelming experience turned into an almost seamless transition because of my helpful stock show friends. When I finished my degree, my first interview and job offer came my way because of connections I had made in the livestock industry. Those friends I made are now professional colleagues that I work with every day as a part of this great industry.

When I hung up my show harness and started into the real world is when I realized that showing cattle involves so much more than just a show heifer.

The banners and buckles are great reminders of past success, but that’s not the ultimate prize that comes from showing. The skills, lessons, memories and friendships that last a lifetime are more valuable than any trophy you may have stored in your attic. Enjoy the years that you get to compete in the ring, as they’ll come to an end before you know it. §

WITTENBURG BEEFMASTERS Established 1968 - BBU Lifetime Member

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Sugar Britches X Peggy Sue

Hans Wittenburg, Owner H: 361-782-2882 M: 361-782-8122 Joe Wittenburg, Manager H: 361-782-7318 M: 361-782-1898

Just because our kids are no longer on the other end of the halter…

Angelina’s Angel 2011 Res. American Houston 2011 Grand Champion San Antonio

Clara Kate’s Bliss 2010 American Champion Belt Buckle 2010 JBBA National Champion

Hope’s Cracker Jack ‘08 & ‘09 JBBA National Champion ‘08 & ‘09 Grand Champion Houston 2009 Grand Champion San Antonio

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Angel’s Belle 2013 Res. Calf Champion Nationals 2014 Res. Champion Ft. Worth 2014 Division Champion Houston 2014 Division Champion San Antonio

Haliburton Cattle Company Waco, Texas 254-855-2090

Fire’s Blissful Faith 2014 Res. Champion Heart O’ Texas 2014 Champion Washington County

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Emmons Ranch Demand Established 1975 the Brand

EMS Headliner 2012 Reserve National Champion Bull

2012 National Performance Champion Bull 2011 & 2012 Show Bull of the Year

EMS Smooth Cavalier 2009 National Champion Bull Sire of 2011 Miss Beefmaster America 2011 Get of Sire Champion

EMS Captain Britches 2013 Reserve National Champion Bull Sire of 2014 JBBA Nationals Calf Champion (1st calf crop)

Semen available out of these Champion Sires Emmons Ranch has produced 5 National Champion Bulls & 2 Reserve National Champion Bulls and 4 Miss Beefmaster America’s & 2 Reserve Miss Beefmaster America’s Visit our Website: www.emmonsbeefmasters.com

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Steve & Cindy Emmons Fairfield, TX (903) 879-4567 emsranch@gmail.com

Sire of 2013 Fort Worth Livestock Show Grand Champion Bull

Sire of 2012 Miss Beefmaster America

2010 Houston Livestock Show Grand Champion Bull

2010 National Champion Bull

EPDs: BW +0.7, WW +18, YW +28, Milk +4, TM +13, SC +0.1, REA +0.52, IMF -0.2, Rib Fat -0.04, Rump Fat +0.02

2013 Show SIre of the Year

2012 & 2013 Champion Get of Sire

Sire of 2014 Forth Worth Grand Champion Bull

Sire of 2014 San Antonio Livestock Show Grand Champion Bull

Sire of 2013 National Champion Bull EMS Ring of Fire

Sire of the 2014 National Champion Bull EMS Firehouse

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Emmons Ranch www.emmonsbeefmasters.com 903-879-4567 Vaughn Family Farms www.vaughnfamilyfarms.com 417-793-1830

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Steve Dodds - (731) 614-5468 South Oaks Ranch - Lexington, TN

Bred to be a champion and sires champions!

Don Bailey - (731) 616-8424 Bailey Farms - Jackson, TN

Pedigree of Champions EMS Stylish Jezzy Jezabelle Bonfire EMS Amazing Ace EMS Miss Buff

Dam: EMS Stylish Jezzy 2010 Miss Beefmaster America

First Beefmaster bull to win all three

2014 Fort Worth Livestock Show Grand Champion Bull

2014 Houston Livestock Show Grand Champion Bull

2014 National Champion Bull

Champions Sire Champions

EMS Fire House

EMS Johnny Cash

The most dominant sire in show ring circles!

EPDs: BW -1.3 (.86), WW +4 (.84), YW +1 (.81), Milk +6.0 (.38), TM +8, SC +0.1 (.47), REA +0.44 (.64), IMF % -0.1 (.69), Rib Fat +0.04 (.64), Rump Fat -0.13 (.66)

Sire of the Grand Champion 2014, 2013 and 2012 Bred and Owned heifer at JBBA National Show!

Dominant daughters at JBBA National Show and every Texas major show!

Limited semen is available!

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By Trenton Glaser

FEATURE

Howdy, I am Trenton Glaser Presi-

dent of the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association (JBBA). I would like to start by telling you about my personal story and involvement in JBBA. I joined JBBA when I was nine years old as my family was looking for a better way to exhibit our Beefmaster cattle. I attended my first Junior Nationals in Tyler, Texas and my family and I quickly fell in love with the organization. We met many people my first year with the JBBA. All of the members happily welcomed us into the organization and made us feel very much at home. My first year in the JBBA I discovered that along with exhibiting cattle there are also a many educational competitions including the speaking contest, herdsman quiz and judging contest. These competitions helped me build up my knowledge of cattle and improved my ability to communicate with others, which is a valuable skill. Over the years, I became more involved in the organization as I attended more shows and met many extraordinary people.

During this time I began to notice the members of the Board of Directors.

They are the leaders of JBBA and I knew very early on that I wanted to be on the Board of Directors. Once I turned sixteen, I applied to become a director and I was elected to serve.

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hold. I have truly enjoyed my time spent in JBBA, with the many friends I have made and I hope that you can have a similar experience.

Now that you know a little about my JBBA experience, I would like to tell you what JBBA is and what it has to offer to you. JBBA was founded in 1984 under its parent association Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU).

JBBA’s membership has been steadily increasing since its founding and we hope it will continue to grow in the future. We strive to promote and improve the Beefmaster breed by working together with our fellow Beefmaster breeders. Although improvement of the Beefmaster breed is important, a major goal of JBBA is the improvement of our members as they enter into the beef industry. JBBA includes many aspects of the beef industry allowing our member to gain experience that will allow them to be better managers and breeders of their Beefmaster cattle. As I mentioned above, there are several competitions that JBBA hosts at Nationals. The speaking contest is probably the most prestigious of all, as winning allows you to speak at both the JBBA and BBU National Conventions. Personally this is my favorite competition as it has allowed me to perform better while giving presentations in college.

In order to prepare for this contest, you need to do thorough research and

FEATURE understand the given topic very well.

The judges will usually ask questions after you present your speech to see if you truly understand the topic.

This competition will greatly expand your ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, which can be very important especially when you market your animals. Another event is the herdsman quiz. During this contest the exhibitor’s knowledge of beef cattle is tested. All of the information you need to do well on the herdsman quiz is available for download from the BBU website under the “juniors” tab at www.beefmasters.org.

The more you know about the cattle industry, the more likely you are to be successful as a Beefmaster breeder and in life in general. Any cattle producer can benefit from the knowledge gained in this event. The last competition held at Nationals is the judging contest. Everyone is allowed to compete, even adults, which is always a blast. To prepare to judge you can always look up what the ideal cow should look like but the best way to prepare is simply being around cattle.

Having experience with animals and what to look for is extremely important. Also listening to experienced cattlemen and woman and what they say about the Beefmaster breed can be very helpful. This competition helps young breeders understand what to look for in quality cattle and be more knowledgeable in how to describe animals when attempting to market them. All of these events are held to ensure that the younger generation is ready to compete in the beef industry.

In order for the Beefmaster breed to

grow and improve, we must educate and develop those individuals who continue to build the foundation of the Beefmaster breed.

There are also several leadership opportunities that allow members to become even more involved and shape the future of the organization.

The JBBA Board of Directors consists of twenty members and an adult committee, which provides input and guides the Board. Some of the duties of the Board are to inspire the younger generations to strive for leadership, raise money to help support JBBA and to help promote the organization.

In order to promote the organization, you will be expected to appear at various different BBU and JBBA events throughout the year. In order to get a position on the board, a member must first apply by filling out the application form found on the website mentioned above. When filling out the form, it is best to type your answers to make sure that your answers are legible. The next step in the process is an interview, during which several questions will be asked to determine if you would be a good candidate for the board. There are a several characteristics that make you a good candidate for an office or directorship some of these include: friendly, team player, flexible, youthful, respectful, creative, studious and honest. Lastly, there is popular election in which the members of the JBBA vote to determine which candidate will receive an office or board position. It is very important to get to know people in the organization. The three parts of the process all give a certain percentage of points The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United - 25

FEATURE to an overall score that determines whether or not you receive the office or directorship. Serving on the Board can greatly improve your ability to work in teams and will help gain leadership experience for future.

JBBA also sponsors several scholarships each year to help fund its member’s future education. Approximately $25,000 is awarded every year at JBBA Nationals. There are several scholarships that high school seniors and college students may apply for and we hope more will be added as JBBA continues to grow. In order to be considered a satisfactory candidate for a JBBA scholarship there are some things you should consider. Grades in either high school or college (members can receive scholarships until the age of twenty-one) are extremely important as they reflect how you will perform in the future. Participation in extracurricular activities, academic or athletic, and having past leadership experience can be beneficial. The above items are important, however for you to be considered a serious candidate you must be a devoted and active member of JBBA. This means that you should attend Nationals and some of the various JBBA shows/ events held throughout the year. It is also very helpful if you compete in the speaking contest, herdsman quiz and judging contest as this allows you to be compete in the all-around competition, which is the best overall junior (10 years and under), intermediate (11-14 years) and senior (15-21 years) member at Nationals. You should also apply for a leadership 26 - The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United

position as a member of the Board of Directors and if elected, perform the duties to the best of your abilities.

Keep in mind that the more active you are in JBBA the more successful you will be in life. The scholarships JBBA awards are another way JBBA develops its members for the betterment of the Beefmaster industry.

I hope that I have provided you with a clear idea of what JBBA strives to do for its members and the many ways you can benefit as a member of JBBA. We would love to see new faces in our organization too, so that together we may continue to improve JBBA and develop the Beefmaster cattle industry. I can personally say I have benefitted from this great organization. I have seen the hard work I put into this organization take shape inside and outside the classroom. The leadership experience I have gained has proven to be very valuable when working with others in the student organization I have joined and I think everyone can benefit just as much as I have from JBBA. Our next JBBA Nationals will be held July 20-26, 2015 in College Station, Texas. I would like to formally invite anyone who has not previously attended Nationals to come and experience what it is all about.

You will not regret it and it will be an experience of a lifetime. Once again I hope to see many new faces coming out to join the JBBA family. If you’re interested in becoming a JBBA or BBU member, please complete the membership application on the following page or sign up online at www.beefmasters.org. §

BEEFMASTER BREEDERS UNITED 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 290 West San Antonio, Texas 78213 210/732-3132 Web site: www.beefmasters.org

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP NAME FRANCHISE & HOLDING BRAND CONTRACT _____________ Date Application is hereby made for membership in Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) in the name of _____________________________________________________________________________________ (The Membership Name and Prefix Name are permanent records and cannot be changed.)

This application is hereby made for a (circle one of the following): Lifetime, Active, *Junior or Associate membership This is a (circle one): Corporation, Partnership, Firm or Individual I (We) hereby make application for the Prefix Name: ________________________________________________________, and will apply this Prefix Name, if accepted, to BEEFMASTER cattle of which I am (we are) the breeder and/or first owner. I (We) agree to notify BBU annually, with payment of dues, as to whether I am (we are) still breeding BEEFMASTERS and using this Prefix Name. If I (we) do not so notify BBU, I (we) authorize BBU to discontinue my (our) use of this Prefix Name. (Annual notification and dues do not apply to Lifetime memberships.)

I (We) will use the following Holding Brand: _________________________________ (please sketch) I (We) hereby designate ______________________________________________________ to exercise all rights and privileges of this membership and, no person other than that named may act for this membership until the BBU Executive Vice President has been notified in writing that another name is being substituted for the above and receipt of notification has been acknowledged in writing.

I (We), if elected to membership, agree to be governed by the By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of Beefmaster Breeders United, as amended from time to time, and hereby acknowledge receipt of the current By-Laws, Rules and Regulations.

I (We) hereby affirm the above and foregoing is true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief.

Signature and Title of Applicant(s)

*Date of Birth & School Grade JUNIOR APPLICANT ONLY

Spouse’s First Name

Name of Ranch Manager

Mailing Address (Box No. or Street)

Ranch Address

City, State & Zip Code

Ranch – City, State & Zip Code

E-Mail Address (Res.)

Area Code/Telephone No.

(Bus.)

Area Code/Telephone No.

(Ranch)

Area Code/Telephone No.

(Mobile)

Area Code/Telephone No.

,IFETIME -EMBER $UES s !CTIVE -EMBER $UES s !SSOCIATE -EMBER $UES s &IRST 4IME -EMBER 3PECIAL Junior Member Dues = $60 *Junior applicants must be under the age of 21 years on January 1st of the current year.

The above membership dues include an annual subscription to The Beefmaster Cowman.

Payment of Beefmaster Breeders United dues are tax deductible for most members as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

However, charitable contributions or gifts to Beefmaster Breeders United are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes. ***PLEASE SEND MEMBERSHIP DUES WITH THIS APPLICATION TO 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 290 W, San Antonio, TX 78213***

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e c u d o r P ws o C t a e r G rs e t h g u a Great D

J2 Miss CJ 634

CJ’s Soulman X Miss Superior 8

Sugar Britches X Miss CJ 634 Progeny Heifers Now in Cottage Farms breeding program Sold Fall 2014 for an over $9,000 average!

Come See our Current Crop of Miss CJ 634 Progeny

Sires: Infinity, Dreamcatcher, Sugar Britches & Logan

J Two Beefmasters

Gerry and Cheryl Stricklin 230 Steele Rd, Savannah, TN 38372 731-607-2961 jtwofarms@hotmail.com 28 - The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United

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Home of Ace of Spades & Generator

2014 New Member of the Year

Hiatt Diamond H Ranch Neal C. Hiatt - 704.202.7082 hiattdiamond@gmail.com www.hiattdiamondh.com

www.beefmasternetwork.com

Look for upcoming details on our 2016 Production Sale

Black Polled Beefmaster Cattle Dekalb, Mississippi - 601.917.9291 brclay@lauderdale.k12.ms.us www.brockclayfarms.com

Brock Clay Farm

EXPECT EXCELLENCE!

The Beefmaster Network is a group of like-minded Beefmaster breeders who believe in the idea of working together. We believe that by combining our resources, we can take the best breed of cattle and make them better.

BEEFMASTER NETWORK

J & T Farm

Join us for our Production Sale!

September 12, 2015 Savannah, TN

Progeny of these donors sell!

Wicked Witch - C913639 - (Cavalier X Witchy Woman)

Sweetest Vanna - C1000642 - (Sugar Britches X Vanna 2000) 30 - The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United

Hillary - C965776 - (Infinity X Oasis)

Julia - C937694 - (CJ’s Soul Man X Jezabelle)

Show prospects, bulls, bred & open heifers, pairs & 3n1s Consultant/Sale Manager: Bruce Robbins - Cell: 210.861.5136 - robbinscattle@att.net

Wicked Witch – Progeny for sale sired by Sugar Britches & Captain Jack Julia – Progeny sired by Sugar Britches, Spartacus, Captain Sugar & N’Sync Sweetest Vanna – Progeny for sale sired by Dr. Love & Painted Tiger Hillary – Progeny for sale sired by Spartacus & Painted Tiger

J&T F A R M

Jerry, Tammy and Taylor Thomas

2555 Simmons, Henderson, TN 38340 731/608-1312 731/989-0371 jrt1tht2@netzero.net

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FEATURE

If this isn’t living, By Laramie Naumann I don’t know what is!

Making a paycheck, putting dinner

on the table and keeping the kids happy sounds like something that average American parents strive to do each day. But being up at five o’clock in the morning to make sure calves are fed before work and school, replacing all six (or more) tires on a trailer before another two hundred mile or more show trip, spending more on show feed for cattle than food that goes on their own dinner table and raising kids with character and a strong work ethic all while having a full time job sounds like something that the average parent of kids who show cattle strive to do each day.

Howdy, I am Laramie Naumann from Brenham, Texas and current Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association (JBBA) President-Elect. I became involved in raising and showing Beefmaster cattle in March 2006 when I won a calf scramble heifer at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo through the Dairy Judging Contest. At that time I was in the fifth grade. I had 32 - The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United

actively shown commercial halter and pen heifers at my county fair for three years but otherwise had no experience showing registered cattle at major livestock shows. But I was on a quest to use my scramble project as an avenue to gain knowledge in showing beef cattle. My family collectively chose Beefmasters as our breed of choice for show cattle. The land that we currently lease and run cows on was a large registered Beefmaster operation in the 1980s. My dad was employed by the ranch at that time until it sold out. To him there was something sentimental about our family bringing Beefmasters back to the ranch and starting our own registered herd. The Six Essential traits of hardiness, weight, fertility, confirmation, milking ability and especially disposition made Beefmasters the most ideal choice for my family’s herd and show cattle. To this day my parents, my younger sister Makaela and I do not regret the decision to raise Beefmaster cattle.

FEATURE Despite the fact that I was the ed to or not. Mom and Dad’s mantra child who won a calf scramble heifer, was “if we pay to spend a week at a my parents felt like it was only fair cattle show, we are going to get the for Makaela, who at the time was full experience”. Nine years later in old enough to show, to have a show 2015, Makaela and I are still raising heifer of her own. If we were goand showing Beefmaster cattle. In our ing to become a family that showed nine years as members of JBBA we cattle, it meant that every member of have never missed the annual conventhe family would be a part of showtion and heifer show and we have ing cattle. By the end of April 2006, always participated in every single Makaela and I each had a show heifer. contest whether we wanted to or not.

Little Texas Pride (or Texas for short) Each year the months and even weeks and Savanna were the foundation leading up to JBBA Nationals drags heifers for our show string and herd on. But when the week to load up the of Beefmaster cattle. In July 2006 trailer, replace the truck and trailer our family, with Texas and Savanna tires, clip cattle and get everyone in tow, made the trip to Waco for the ready for the event comes, it seems to annual JBBA National Convention pass with the blink of an eye. JBBA and Heifer Show. With the help of the Nationals isn’t just any other cattle Wagner family and many other newshow for my family, it is our annual found friends at Nationals that year, family vacation. We save up all year my famand preily started pare our to learn best show the ropes cattle for of showthis one ing cattle. week, beMakaela cause beand I ing a part learned of JBBA how make means that beds for the we are part heifers, the of a bigger importance family.

Laramie and her family check-in cattle at the JBBA National Show! of walking As I have and washing heifers, when to feed, gotten older I look forward to JBBA how early to get up on show day to Nationals not because of the exciteensure that we would not be late for ment and uncertainty of winning in our class and how to be a good sport the ring, but because of the comradwin or lose. In addition we attended ery and friendly competition that all showmanship clinics to refine our JBBA members and their families skills in the ring and participated in have. It never fails that every year at every single contest whether we want- Nationals I have the wonderful opporThe Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United - 33

FEATURE tunity to meet a new JBBA member and their family and share with them the spirit of the JBBA family.

My family believes in the importance and impact that JBBA has, not only on its members but on the beef industry as a whole. This belief goes to the extent that when Makaela and I became of age our parents encouraged us to run for director and officer positions on the JBBA Board of Directors. I am currently starting my fourth year on the JBBA board. I have had the opportunity to serve as a district director, secretary and now president elect. Being a part of the JBBA board has opened doors that I never imagined. From traveling as far as Branson and Memphis for meetings, creat-

with me, we share the same struggles, tiring days working from the heat of summer to the cold of winter, balancing our busy schedules to make sure we would not miss our favorite shows and our wins and losses in the show ring.

Now that I am in college, I see things in a different perspective. The reasons behind my parents pushing my sister and me to be involved in raising and showing cattle has finally come clear. When it all started in March 2006 my parent’s goal was not for us to raise show heifers to win at every show, their goal was to raise their daughters to be productive and contributing members of society. The responsibility of showing cattle was merely their avenue to accomplish that task. Even though we spend more time at the barn than in the comfort of our own home, our feed bill is considerably higher than what mom spends at the grocery store each month and we spend more money than most American families to purchase cattle with differLaramie participating in the JBBA judging contest. ent genetics to add to our ing game sessions for barn breaks at herd, tires for the trailer, fuel, show major shows, networking with fellow entries and hotel rooms not a single breeders, teaching the importance of one of us would trade it for anything beef cattle and agriculture to inner in the world. Nothing can compare city Tennessee students, applying for to the satisfaction we all have at the and receiving scholarships to help end of the day knowing that over the further my education and serving years we have grown as a family and my fellow JBBA members. I believe we have the ability to raise and show that I have grown as person. Through Beefmaster cattle. If that isn’t living, I this experience my family has grown don’t know what is. § 34 - The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United

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SKAGGS@CTCC.NET

6900 HWY 2247 | DE LEON, TX 76444 254- 979- 6110 | 254 -842-4256

WILL, RAYNA, SHAWN & SAVANNAH SKAGGS

2013 Grand Champion Houston Jr. Heifer Show

2014 Grand Champion Heart of Texas Fair

WWW.BLUERIBBONBEEFMASTERS.COM

We accept all scramble certificates!

2014 Grand Champion San Antonio Open Show

2014 Champion Houston/San Angelo Jr. Shows

Blue Ribbon Beefmasters

‘13 Grand Champion San Antonio Jr. Heifer Show

2014 Grand Champion Fort Worth Stock Show

mcmanusbeefmasters.com

Rock Star

Black Bayou x EMS Amazing Grace

Lady In Red Rock Star x Dream Lady

Supreme Champion Calcasieu Parish Junior Livestock Show Grand Champion Southwest District Livestock Show Grand Champion LSU State Livetsock Show

Shown by: Mallorie Touvell

Moonlight Angel Rock Star x Midnight

Champion Beefmaster Female Louisiana State Fair Open Show 2013 Reserve Calf Champion Houston Livestock Show 2013 Reserve Junior Champion Jr. Beefmaster Breeders Nationals 2013 Shown by: Sage McManus 36 - The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United

Buckey

Bonfire x Lady Beth 2012 Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull - JBBA Nationals 2013 Grand Champion Beefmaster Bull - Fort Worth Stock Show Shown by: Sage McManus

SM What A Jewel Buckey x Precious Jewel

Reserve Grand Champion 2014 Beefmaster Breeders United Junior Open Show Shown by: Sage McManus *What A Jewel & Rosey are full flush mates

SM Rosey

Buckey x Precious Jewel

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female - Beefmaster Breeders United Junior Show Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female - Junior Show, Shreveport. LA Shown by: Sage McManus The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United - 37

Beefmaster Breeders United Convention Open and Junior Show Champions

WR Roxie’s Rachel Black Jack 21 x WR Roxie

Grand Champion Female - Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion Female - Open Show Shown by: Riley McManus

Grand Champion Bred & Owned - Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion Intermediate Division - Open Show Shown by: Sage McManus

SM What A Jewel Buckey x Precious Jewel

SM Rosey

Buckey x Precious Jewel

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned - Junior Show Reserve Calf Champion Division - Open Show Shown by: Sage McManus

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Jones Farm & Cottage Farm SOUTHERN TRADITION XV SALE Saturday, June 27, 2015 S a v a n n a h , Te n n e s s e e

Oasis • • • •

At 14 years old, she is still producing quality embryos!

Produced over 50 herd sires Produced over 50 donors She is a trait leader, as are many of her sons!

CF Masterpiece Oasis X Captain Jack

Lowell, Rick, Scott, Abe, Owen and Derick Stonecipher 971 Old Bells Rd., Jackson, TN 38305 731/664-7400 Cottage Farm Genetics 731/616-7702 Rick’s Mobile email: ricks@praxiscompanies.com

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Cattle a nd emb ryo for sale at all tim s es!

Raising quality, functional Beefmasters for the pasture and the show ring!

Casey and Amy Ballard

Ballards4B@gmail.com 979-574-5372

CLASS OF 2014 - SIGNATURE L2

Another beauty to carry our Quality Torch. This feminine young lady (3 months old) is magnificent from any angle. Her hip design is beautiful and compliments her length and good looks.

An awesome package of our proven genetics. It will be a delight to watch this heifer baby and all of our other 2014 calves grow up.

2 There is no doubt she carries our L

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http://www.L2ranch.com email: L2Ranch@hughes.net

Predictable Maternal Values.

Fred and Judy Long

5525 FM 799 • Beeville, Texas 78102 Cell Phones: (361) 877-0628 Judy • (361) 877-4285 Fred (361) 358-2342 res • (361) 358-8459 res Joe Guerra, Foreman (361) 362-7272

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ds An Every Program Nee

Apprentice

CHRK Apprentice

C985938

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n Bull o i p m a e Ch Show Reser v n Livestock ousto n Bull o i p m a 2011 H e Ch erica Reser v efmaster Am r. Be 2011 M

EPDs: Above Average in 9 of 10 Traits!

BW: -1.0 WW: +31 YW: +38 Milk: -5 TM:+11 SC:+1.0 REA:+.08 IMF: 0.0 Rib Fat: -.07 Rump Fat: -.05

Sister Grove Ranch H.G. & Jill Griffin 5514 FM 2862 Anna, TX 75409 214.460.6589 hggriffin1@gmail.com The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United - 41

Captain’s Dream

Captain Sugar x Dream Lady in Red

SIRE OF CHAMPIONS

Farm and Ranch Beefmasters Kito & Leti Saenz - 956.481.3346 - 956.330.0066 www.farmandranchbeefmasters.com - farmrch@granderiver.net

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BEEFMASTERS IN THE HEARTLAND The Best of Both Worlds

Call one of the groups below for more information. See the directory for a ranch near you.

ARKANSAS BREEDERS 902-486-7000 CENTRAL STATES BREEDERS 417-793-1830 OZARK & HEART OF AMERICA BREEDERS 660-254-4196 The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United - 43

BEEFMASTERS IN THE HEARTLAND DIRECTORY

Beefmasters in the Heartland Directory AEBISCHER, KENT 68 N 4410 RD FT TOWSON, OK 74735 580-876-3437

BELANGER, LEN OR BARRY P O BOX 422 FOREMAN, AR 71836

AGEE, WARNER “ TY “ PO BOX 42244 MEMPHIS, TN 38174 901-486-7000

BERTRAND, DWIGHT 11276 MARCANTEL RD ELTON, LA 70532 337-734-2129 337-368-9112 dbertrand@mcneese.edu

ALTAFFER, DOYLE & FRANCES 1814 GRANDVIEW PAWHUSKA, OK 74056 918-287-4740 918-277-3251 3abeefmaster@sbcglobal.net Anderson, Bob & RL RT 4 BOX 615 CHECOTAH, OK 74426 918-473-6026 ARMOR, J & BECKY 4816 CLIPPER CROSSING EDMOND, OK 73013 405-359-8212 bedlambeefmasters@gmail.com

ATYIA, MICHEAL & S. PO BOX 7 SEMINOLE , OK 74818 405-398-3104 mike@fhissupply.com AYERS, CURT & LAVON 43406 BENSON PARK RD

SHAWNEE, OK 74801 405-273-3689 405-206-4944

BALLENGER, ROGER & CIMONE 19605 WILSON RD OKMULGEE, OK 74447 918-756-7934 918-798-0391 rogerballenger588@gmail.com

BASS, CHARLES 4991 ALT 75 BEGGS, OK 74421 918-633-6191 charles@cbsranch.com BEAN, BILL 3029 HWY 371 WEST NASHVILLE, AR 71852 870-845-5555 870-845-0763 bbean@wb4me.com

BILES DVM, DON & CAROL 24430 END OF TRAIL AVE PURCELL, OK 73080 405-527-0238 beeforok@yahoo.com BIRD, JOSHUA 877 COTTONWOOD RD ROGERSVILLE, MO 65742 417-818-8857 birdcattlecompany@gmail.com

BRUCE, BILL AND ANGIE 1709 LYNN AVE PAWHUSKA, OK 74056 918-331-7782 william539@sbcglobal.net BUETOW, KEVIN W. 328 4000 RD COFFEYVILLE, KS 67337 620-252-9002 Kbfarms@yahoo.com BUFFINGTON, JEFF & KATHY 15621 RHINO RD SPIRO, OK 74959-3650 918-962-6350 kbuff@juno.com BUSTER, LARRY BOX 12 OOLOGAH, OK 74053 918-371-3385 918-693-4048 larryoologah@aol.com

CARPENTER, STEVEN OR LANA 21606 DRUMMOND RD TECUMSEH, OK 74873 405-598-5873 405-650-0675 swcarpenter@ymail.com CATHEY, JAMES & CHRIS 7837 N FARM RD 79 WALNUT GROVE, MO 65770 417-818-8553 427-818-4552 doubleccattle@aol.com CHAMBERS, CHARLA SMITH & MASON 662 CAVE SPRINGS RD GALENA, MO 65656 417-245-0054 Chastain, Steve & Jo 901 S 40TH ROGERS, AR 72758 479-636-2005 chastain@cox.net CHURCH, BILL 4605 CORINTH DR ST JOSEPH, MO 64506 816-261-1468 CLARK, TREVOR R 341 LAWRENCE CR 344 SAFFELL, AR 72572 870-307-9339 870-799-8287

debrawilliams1973@yahoo.com

COBB, JERRY & CHRISTIE 597 MOON VALLEY ROAD OZARK, MO 65721 417-581-0224 jcobb26527@centurytel.com

COLLINS, DIWAYNE & KELLY PO BOX 199 JAY, OK 74346 918-253-8680 918-557-6923 diwaynecollins3@yahoo.com

CAMPBELL, GARY & KATHY 445 HWY 39 SOUTH GREENFIELD, MO COLLINS, PATRICK & MILINDA 65752 75 LOCK 3 ROAD 417-540-1243 BATESVILLE, AR 72501 870-793-7497

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patrickcollins@dishmail.net

COMBS, DAVID & MAGEN 108 C ST GOLDEN CITY, MO 64748 417-300-3491 CARPENTER, CHAD P & DIANNA L RR 72 BOX 480 URBANA, MO65767 417-993-5748 CRAIG, STEVEN & JULIE 4230 HWY 17 SUMMERSVILLE, MO 65571 417-260-1310 timpact1@gmail.com CROSS, DOUG & LESTER 2951 N 435 RD PRYOR, OK 74361 918-373-4421 918-625-1732 dbcross58@yahoo.com DAVIS, JERRY L & BARBARA S 69601 E 310 RD GROVE, OK 74344 918-231-7009 ddranch@netins.net DISMANG, WILLIAM & CYNTHIA 550 EL PASO RD EL PASO, AR 72045 501-796-2108 501-529-6868 wdismang@gmail.com DRYER, SAM & TAMMIE 229 STATE ROAD PP TUNAS, MO 65764 417-872-8232 sdryer@mofb.com DUNCAN, DANNY D. 57204 S 716 RD COLCORD, OK 74338 918-422-0085 DUNCAN, MICHAEL 4539 S HWY 75 CALVIN, OK 74531 405-313-8558 mddiamond@aol.com Emmons, Steve & Cindy 541 STATE HWY 75 N FAIRFIELD , TX 75840 903-389-4394 emsranch@gmail.com

fredfarthing@centurytel.net

HENNEGIN, ERIC 21244 STATE HWY 148 MARYVILLE, MO 64468 816-810-1606

FENT, KENNTH & AMY 574 E 560TH RD WALNUT GROVE, MO 65770 417-788-2400 417-209-5285

HENNEGIN, ROD OR JOYCE 21244 STATE HWY 148 MARYVILLE, MO64468 660-927-3682 660-254-4196 rjhenegn@embarkmail.com

FITE, CHARLES and/or BONNIE 166 HARP LOOP MALVERN, AR 72104 501-337-1235

HEROLD, PETER 18388 S. LAMONS RD TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464 224-238-9036 redfox2222@yahoo.com

GENTRY, JERAD & BRANDI 16465 FORREST DR HOUSTON, MO 65483 417-260-0696

HILLIARD, WES 23601 S 690 RD WYANDOTTE, OK 74370 918-786-5570 918-787-1412

GLOR, JERRY 2157 E 460TH RD HALFWAY, MO 65663 417-445-328 417-840-6471 jglor@windstream.net

HOLCOMB, TRAVIS & ALANA 3169 SE FLINTHILLS RD ROSALIA, KS 67132 316-476-2291 620-476-2291 alanaholcomb@yahoo.com

GRAMMER, JAMES R. & PAULA 145 RUSH LANE FLORAL, AR 72534 501-345-2879 paula.grammer@yahoo.com

GRISHAM, JAMES RT 71 BOX 2120 URBANA, MO 65767 417-993-4971 GUILLORY, RANDY & RHEESA 49818 E CR 1580 STRATFORD, OK 74872 805-390-3785

HOLDEN, ROGER & CYNTHIA (Attn: Rainwater) 265 BEACH RD CONWAY, MO 65632 417-885-3801 417-818-1598 rogerholden@hotmail.com Holt, Larry & Kathleen 17865 ST HWY 154 DANVILLE, AR 72833 479-576-4387 holt@arkwest.com

HOOD, TOM & DEIDRA 6109 HWY 10 rhesa.guillory@gmail.com TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464 918-456-1199 HANCOCK, JOYCE & MEL 918-316-6710 P O BOX 562 hhh89@lrec.org JAY, OK 74346 918-837-0054 HOOD, WESLEY AND CARLINDA HARGIS, DAVID PO BOX 176 5710 EAST 2030 RD SILOAM SPRINGS, AR WAURIKA, OK 73573 72761-0176 580-513-4577 479-549-3161 chargis@okstate.edu 479-228-8559 hooddvm@gmail.com HEADINGS, JESSE 20262 HIGHWAY EE HUTCHINSON, DAVE SEDALIA, MO 65301-9104 44145 FOUNTAIN RD 660-287-2820 ROSE, NE 68714 402-273-4574

IMHOFF, CHRIS 32114 WIENEKE BRANCH CALIFORNIA, MO 65018 573-796-8498 573-338-8559

KREGER, JOE & JOE BAYNE 6301 WATERFORD BLVD STE 440 OKLA. CITY, OK 73118 405-340-0852 joe.kreger@nm.com

IMHOFF, VINCE 32284 WIENEKE BRANCH CALIFORNIA, MO 65018 KREGER, RON M. 573-796-3229 1839 WEST TOWER RD gloria@rsnodgrass.com PONCA CITY, OK 74601 580-763-1617 JOHNSON JR, HOWARD 300 SUNSHINE ACRES LAIRMORE, LARRY TRAIL 353 HIGHWAY 41 SOUTH ROYAL, AR 71968 FOREMAN, AR 71836 501-676-6122 870-542-7365 501-617-3151 903-278-7623 hrjiii3886@msn.com lairmore72@yahoo.com JOHNSON, CRAIG & KAREN PO BOX 1 ELDORADO SPRINGS,MO 64744 417-876-7285 craigjohnson12@hotmail.com

KAUFFMAN, CHRIS 101 TAMARA LN SEARCY, AR 72143 501-279-8505

LEMKE, GREG 18398 OLD SPRINGTOWN RD GENTRY, AR 72734 479-879-6690 bcbeefmasters@gmail.com LINGO, JERRY & JULIE 1807 S RADIO RD EL RENO, OK 73036 405-422-4555 diamond lfarms@yahoo.com

ckauffman@stephensgroup.com

BEEFMASTERS IN THE HEARTLAND DIRECTORY

FARTHING, FRED T. PO BOX 118 SEYMOUR, MO 65746 417-935-4671

LLOYD, MARK & BETH KEILHOLZ, BERNELL H & 3970 HWY 29 NORTH HOPE, AR 71801 KEVIN J 870-777-5905 235 County Road 314 CHAMOIS, MO 65024 LOFTIN, DAVE & PAULA 573-763-5947 1516 S GREGG RD 573-619-5025 NIXA, MO 65714 oakridgebeefmasters@wildblue.net 417-827-9391 possumflat@aol.com KEILHOLZ, MIKE 889 NW M HWY CENTERVIEW, MO 64019 LOVITT, TONY & SHEILA H C 68 BOX 54 816-805-1166 NASHOBA, OK 74558 bovinehigh@gmail.com 918-755-4461 lilbit_country@hotmail.com KELLEY, BRENT AND DONNA MAGEE, ALEX 15 PUG LANE 9992 N LOST CITY RD CONWAY, AR 72032 HULBERT, OK74441 501-796-3000 918-671-1174 501-733-0317 alexwm@okstate.edu bfkelly@tcworks.net KITLEN, ROLAND D 31201 S 695 RD GROVE, OK74344 918-314-2831 designed4teaching@yahoo.com

KLIESEN, KENNETH & DOROTHY 9580 FERGUSON RD BEGGS, OK 74421 918-267-4081

MC ALVAIN, DON 20160 N CR 4460 STIGLER, OK 74462 918-448-0525 sharonmcalvain@yahoo.com McManus, Sheldon & M. 276 SCHOOL RD LAKE CHARLES, LA70611 337-855-2575 smbeefmasters@bellsouth.net

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BEEFMASTERS IN THE HEARTLAND DIRECTORY

Miller, Monte & Tammi 18173 COUNTY RD 160 JASPER, MO 64755 417-434-8607 miller.mt87@yahoo.com

RAUCH, KENNETH E. 7489 COUNTY ROAD 1620 ROFF, OK 74865 580-362-2474 580-513-4113

MOSS, MIKE & KELLY 15186 E 645 RD HULBERT, OK 74441 918-598-3486 mmoss@lg.k12.ok.us

RIVERA, CRES 110 COUNTY RD AO55 ESTANCIA, NM 87016 505-362-2474 mail@cbranches.com

Mouser, Gail & Ronnie 1521 MADISON 320 MARQUAND, MO 63655 573-783-8168

Robinson, Harold & C. PO BOX 696 STAR CITY, AR 71667 870-370-3984

MYERS, DAVID SANDERS, JAMES R 16033 DOUGLAS RD 2105 OSCAR RD MOUND VALLEY, KS67354 BARLOW, KY 42024 620-423-2619 270-334-3436 dmyers@ducommun.com 270-559-1901 jsanders@brtc.net NEAL, ROGER OR JEANIE 13655 CELIA BERRYHILL SANKO, RON OKMULGEE, OK 74447 3002 N FREE KINGS HWY 918-756-3534 PITTSBURG, KS 66762 620-249-9335 O’Farrel, Hoot & Cheryl r.sanko@hotmail.com 14619 NE CR 2604 MONTROSE, MO 64770 Schapeler, Don & Kelli 660-476-5885 9071 SE COUNTY RD 7586 ROCKVILLE, MO 64780 O’BRIEN, DON 417-395-4697 836 HWY Y dschapeler56@gmail.com ST PAUL, MO 63366 636-544-2975 SCHLIENTZ FAMILY don@meyerlistings.com 1457 MATNEY HOLLOW SEYMOUR, MO 65746 PIERSON, JOHN & SUE 417-935-4343 PO BOX 6897 VACAVILLE, CA 95696 SHEPARD, JAMES 707-448-9208 4211 HWY 352 piersons@castles.net HARTMAN, AR 72840 479-497-1287 479-518-1363 POWELL, WILLIAM PO BOX 1341 HOOKER, OK 73945 Sherman, Bob & Brownie 580-252-3281 1312 W OSAGE ST JAY, OK 74346 RAINWATER, TJ 918-253-8162 524 PIPER POINT ROGERSVILLE, MO 65742 Shuey, Lawrence & Connie 417-818-1598 23332 FARM ROAD 1095 tjrainwater@gmail.com CASSVILLE, MO 65625 417-826-5881 RAPPOLD, GEORGE ALEX berachiah@centurylink.net 50 RAPPOLD VALLEY SIZEMORE, MARCUS D. HOUSTON, AR 72070 501-759-3051 PO BOX 678 501-514-1756 BARNSDALL, OK 74002 918-847-3610 RATLIFF, LEROY & IRIS 731 N W 35TH LANE LAMAR, MO 64759 417-884-2723

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SKELTON, JAMES D. & MARY ANN 3739 JULIO RD SPRINGDALE, AR 72764 479-751-0095 479-530-3009 skelton.farms@yahoo.com SMITH, DON PO BOX 467 HART, TX 79043 806-240-0293 806-685-7257 SMITH, GORMAN

420 COUNTRY SQUIRE LANE

SEARCY, AR 72143 501-305-4441

gormansmith@yahoo.com

STAGGS, DAVID L. & BEVERLY 412 HONEY HILL RD SEARCY, AR 72143 501-278-1700 dlblstaggs@gmail.com STEINBISER, DAN & SHAREN 13196 E 655 RD HULBERT, OK 74441 918-598-4064 918-520-8481 faader@fairpoint.net

TILLERY, LANNY &LINDA 14489 HWY 5 BENTON, AR 72019 501-794-2089 lannytillery@yahoo.com TRANUM, BILL 2316 BEECHWOOD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207 501-614-7531 501-680-3779 billtranum@yahoo.com TRUELOVE, E. D. 15234 TRUELOVE RD WEST FORK, AR 72774 479-839-8291 479-790-7766 circletbeef@msn.com VAUGHN, DAVIN & GAIL 14459 LAWRENCE 2090 MT VERNON, MO 65712 417-793-1830 dvdruggest@yahoo.com VINSON, GEORGE 851 CR 2380 CHESTER, TX 75936 936-969-2454 936-215-9028 vinsonge@gmail.com

WADDLE, JOHN & JUDY P O BOX 170 STIRLING, VERNON & DE HOUSTON, AR 72070 ARTA 501-759-1209 31699 HIGHWAY A C 501-450-2614 LEBANON, MO 65536 doublejwbeefmasters@yahoo.com 417-532-6597 WAHLBERG, JOEL STOVER, DAVID PO BOX 218434 4800 HWY 63 HOUSTON, TX 77218 RISON, AR 71665 281-647-9700 870-357-8230 joelwahlberg@sbcglobal.net 870-536-1953 drugroom@seark.net Wallen, Paul & Rhonda 997 N DADE 91 STULTS, CHARLES LOCKWOOD, MO 65682 12742 FARM ROAD 2070 417-808-0296 VERONA, MO 65769 wallenprairieranch@yahoo.com 417-442-3330 417-737-2853 WEBB, BILLY 2570 HWY 35 WEST TEAGUE, RONNIE & MONTICELLO, AR 71655 MIKE 870-367-8333 1308 HURLEY SCHOOL HOUSE

RAMER, TN 38367 731-610-5383 731-645-8937 teaguer3@yahoo.com

WILKINS, CURT & MARY 36053 E HIGHWAY 99A SEMINOLE, OK74868 405-382-5259

THOMAS, JASMINE & JIMMY PO BOX 44 WHITERIGHT, TX 75491 469-223-8702

ZELLER, GLENN & MARY 475 COUNTY RD 465 JACKSON, MO 63755 573-243-5580 573-837-5342

BPG

BEEFMASTER PROMOTION GROUP Promoting Beefmaster cattle through show ring competition.

Show off your good cattle to new Beefmaster prospects --get on the end of a lead rope!

Officers: President: Cindy Emmons, Fairfield, TX Vice President: Nancy Gilmore, Madisonville, TX Sec/Reporter: Emily Griffith Long, Springtown, TX Treasurer: Linda Hicks, Rockdale, TX Directors: Chris Koffskey, Nacogdoches, TX Chuck Ethridge, Nacogdoches, TX Rusty Saye, Pilot Point, TX Leonard Graham, Axtell, TX Reese Tassin, Bush, LA Shows: Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, Ft Worth, TX San Antonio Livestock Show, San Antonio, TX Houston Livestock Show, Houston, TX Beefmaster U, Groesbeck, TX West Texas Fair, Abilene, TX HOT Fair, Waco, TX State Fair of Texas, Dallas, TX State Fair of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA For more information about joining BPG, contact Cindy Emmons: 903-879-0791

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BEEFMASTER PROMOTION GROUP DIRECTORY

Beefmaster Promotion Group Directory BAILEY ADAMS MINTIE, JANELL, JOEL BETTS jmbetts1957@yahoo.com 17872 Briarcresst Flint TX 75762 903-316-3181 CHRISTOPHER BIRDWELL showmaster4@windstream.net

411 CR 4239 SIMMS TX 75574 903-280-2507 RHETT BLACK

shannonblack@consolildated.net

PO BOX 695 ALTO TX 75925 936-715-5206

MICHELE, GRACIE, JOLENE BOUCHARD michelle.r.b@hotmail.com 1516 RIVERBEND ST AZLE TX 76020 817-444-0995 CHARLIE & DEBBIE BRADBURY bradburydebbie@gmail.com

80 ACORN HILL RD HUNTSVILLE TX 77320 936-295-7129 CHINA BRATTIS rickyg.davis@yahoo.com 2249 CR 1560 CHICO TX 76431 940-210-1442 JERRY DON, BRIANNA BRINKLEY

brinkleyfelicia@yahoo.com

6430 FM 1395 WILLS POINT TX 75169 903-399-2057

DARRYL BYRD dbyrd142@yahoo.com 213 MASON CT OCEAN SPRINGS MS 39564 228-872-3365

CODY JOE DAVIS ride-it-heard@yahoo.com 16745 ELM CREEK RD MOODY TX 76557 254-899-5092

NORBERTO, NICOLAS CANTU ncatujr@yahoo.com 5342 E Hwy 83 Bldg C ste 5 Rio Grande City 78582 956-844-3111

TODD, HALLE DUPLICHAIN jeffd@consolidated.net PO BOX 555 ALTO TX 75925 936-858-3885

JACQUALYN CAWLEY

LARRY, SHERI, KALLI ELLIS lellis@laward.net PO BOX 157 LAWARD TX77970 361-782-8431

jacqualyncawley93@gmail.com

1440 SHIELD RD FROST TX 76641 903-641-9931

JAMES KENDEL CLEERE jjcleere@tamu.edu BROCK COLLINS beccaszoo@hotmail.com 10978 RUSSELLVILLE RD ROCKFIELD KY 42274 270-779-5453 CHRIS COOLEY cccskyraven@gmail.com PO BOX 6866 SAN ANTONIO TX 78209 210-822-8923 JORDYN COSTLOW stacijjj@aol.com PO BOX 43081 SEVEN POINTS TX 75143 903-432-1963 JENNIFER COUNCIL 1705 AUSTIN DR KAUFMAN TX 75142 BRAYLEE COWAN redrivermatt@cableone.net PO BOX 212 DODD CITY TX 78438 903-583-8700

ERIN BROWN browneg@sfasu.edu 6140 FM 698 NACOGDOCHES TX 75964 TRENT, CHASE 939-468-4433 DANIEL traci.daniel@dekalbisd.net HUNTER BRUMIT WILL & TASHENA BUTLER tbutler@rockdaleisd.net 730 CR 232 LP CAMERON TX 76520 512-760-6331

BRANDI, HAGEN GARON DAVIS texasbrandi1@yahoo.com 2249 CR 1560 CHICO TX 76431 940-210-1442

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CARL ELLISON ropemcc@clearwire.net 1350 WIMBERLY RD MERKEL TX 79536 325-260-9577 GREGG ELMORE STEVE & CINDY EMMONS emsranch@gmail.com 541 STATE HWY 75N FAIRFIELD TX 75840 903-389-4394 RAEGAN, RAYMIE EMMONS emsranch@gmail.com 541 STATE HWY 75N FAIRFIELD TX 75840 903-389-4394 KENDALL EMMONS raftere@windstream.net 103 CR 445 FAIRFIELD TX 75840 903-388-4599 VICTORIA L ESPINOZA djesinoza@peoplepc.com 4919 CANAL RD SANTA FE TX 77517 409-692-3995

TARRYN FABIAN tarrynfabian@yahoo.com 1809 PARKWOOD DR 469-556-7763 BREHANA FAULKNER van-cleave-nine@yahoo.com ELI FITE TOBY & CHERRY FORTE’ galaxyconsulting@earthlink.net

6006 EARLY BRANCH RD MULBERRY AR 72947 972-679-9898 LORI LANE FOSTER valdonlane@hotmail.com BODEE, TRISTAN, ETHAN FRANKE denicefranke@yahoo.com PO BOX 323 HENRIETTA TX 76365 940-923-6520 LOGAN FRY ROGER & KAYE FULLER rfuller2316@gmail.com 1955 CR 106 PAIGE TX 78659 512-253-0011 HUNTER GARCIA LOREN & NANCY GILMORE RANCH nancy@gilmoreranch.com 882 GILMORE LANE MADISONVILLE TX 936-348-6196 JEANETTE GLASER darrell_glaser@yahoo.com PO BOX 194 ROGERS TX 76569 254-593-3081 LEONARD & DARLENE GRAHAM leonardgraham@icloud.com 11318 E HWY 84 AXTELL TX 76624 254-709-5030

CAITLIN EWING caitlinewing@utexas.edu 646 DEER VALLEY RD WEATHERFORD TX 76085 ROBBY GREEN 817-341-3511

MADISYN HORNDT brandonkarisch@gmail.com 607 MUNN ELLINGER,TX 78938

RYAN GROUNDS 454 CHILDS FAIRFIELD TX 75840 903-389-8302

LUSTY HUTTON tblusty@yahoo.com PO BOX 30 RICHLAND TX 76871 325-239-5586

JORDAN, FOSTER HALL khall@sfasu.edu 13627 STATE HWY 21 E ALTO TX 75925 936-858-3707 DESTINEY HARRISON GENEHAWTHORNE genehawthorne@yahoo.com 562 HCR 3258 MOUNT CALM TX 76673 254-993-2421 REBECCA HERRERA michelle.r.b@hotmail.com 1516 RIVERBEND ST AZLE TX 76020 817-444-0995 LILLIAN HETTINGER raftegbar@aol.com 1571 MCVOID RD SPRINGTOWN TX 76082 817-235-8712 LINDA HICKS stcattleco@yahoo.com 1004 CR 333 ROCKDALE TX 76567 512-446-2820 LYDIA HOGAN lhinterpreter@rocketmail.com

PO BOX 3569 COMMERCE TX 75429 817-933-0789 MASON HOLMES

masonnickholmes@yahoo.com

PO BOX 617 ALTO TX 75925 936-858-2381

HAYDEN HUNT

SAMUAL JACKSON scatter1941@gmail.com 9449 W 487 FLORENCE TX 76527 936-662-7959 CADE JUDD mandejudd@aol.com 7915 HWY 300 GILMER TX 75645 903-734-7888 ALEXANDRA JURICA alex.jurica@gmail.com 8003 UNDERWOOD DR MISSOURI CITY TX 77459 281-896-5391 KADE, KUTTER KARNS PO BOX 515 CRYSTAL CITY TX 78839 830-374-7830 BRETTE C KASSLER jennifer.kassler@yahoo.com 17207 MCDONALD RD ALVIN TX 77511 409-795-9665 CODY KELLY k3beefmasters@aol.com 691 E MIDDLE BOSQUE VALLEY MILLS TX 76689 254-424-4874 KYLE KLECKNER moonshadowsranch@gmail.com

PO BOX 1360 ALEDO TX 76008 817-448-8627

SARAH KRUSE jimjr@lockridgepriest.com 833 WOODED CREST WACO TX 76712 254-776-8197

BILLY, KORTNIE, SARAH HOOD kbhoodo1@yahoo.com PO BOX 274 MACKENZIE LAPIER ALVORD TX 76225 lapiercowgirl@gmail.com 940-389-1118 305 W VAN OAK DR. COLLEYVILLE TX 76034 817-812-2901

SAGE, RILEY MCMANUS GARY, RHONDA, LANDON LINDSEY smbeefmaster@bellsouth.net lindseyranch@ymail.com 276 SCHOOL ST LAKE 4060 KIMBRO LN CHARLES LA 70611 MADISONVILLE TX 77864 337-526-5717 936-348-5127 MATTIE MCMEENS L5 BEEFMASTERS LOW dusternurse@yahoo.com l5beefmasters@hotmail.com 151 HWY 679 1363 CR 2801 DE LEON TX 76444 ALTO TX 75925 254-893-5242 936-858-3331 BRIAN, BECCA, GARBLAIR, BROOKE LOW RETT MELLOAN llow@alto.ec7.nett beccaszoo@hotmail.com PO BOX 283 10978 RUSSELLVILLE RD ALTO TX 75925 ROCKFIELD KY 42274 936-366-8088 270-779-5453 PRESLEY LUX 101 BREMEN DR. HURST TX 972-647-4000 JASON LYMAN jalyman@verizon.net 817-994-5131 JARRETT, BRAYLEE MACKIE ranchag@vvn.com 211 CR 481 LOTT TX 76656 254-584-1300 EMILY, FAITH MARTIN em.martin98@yahoo.com 22066 WALNUT CREEK NEW ULM TX 78950 832-314-5267 JULIO C. MARTINEZ anjanette.gonzales.ag@gmail.com

2902 RIVER ROCK DR EDINBURG TX 78539 956-207-9461

PORTILLO MATTHEW mattryan1620@gmail.com 254-721-6891 JOE GARLAND MCCOY jmccoy111@yahoo.com PO BOX 84 ALVORD TX 76225 817-304-0600

MONA,BRIAN, GARRETT MINK FARMS minkfarms@yahoo.com PO BOX 244 SCURRY TX 75158 972-452-3253 ZACH MOORE 25 TRIEBER LANE WARING TX 78074 LES,DONNA,RYAN, CODY MORGAN

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MIKE,RACHEL &EMILY GRIFFITH raftegbar@aol.com 1571 MCVOID RD SPRINGTOWN TX 76082 817-235-8712

morganfamily100@gmail.com

1225 BLUE RIDGE DR LEXINGTON TX 78947 512-971-6607

MACEY MOSS maciemoss2015@yahoo.com 325 CR 1667 CHICO TX 76431 940-389-0099 HUSTON T. MYERS myers937@centurylink.net PO BOX 637 940-577-6010 EMILY PARIS rockingep@yahoo.com PO BOX 29 AZLE TX 76098 817-444-8577 LEE ELLEN PEARMAN leep@consolidated.net 1005 CR 2436 ALTO TX 75925 936-858-3538

SHELDON, MARGARET MCMANUS smbeefmaster@bellsouth.net 276 SCHOOL ST LAKE KAMRY PEARSON CHARLES LA 70611 kel9pearson@aol.com 337-526-5717 695 S KIMBAL AVE SOUTHLAKE TX 817-239-1671

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MARTIN, MADISON SCHULTZ

PRESLEY SPOONMORE

STEPHEN F AUSTIN SCARLET SUNSET SEARS koffskeycj@stasu.edu

BLAINE, ABB PETERS kickinags@clearwire.net 1181 BERRY DR ROBINSON TX 76706 254-717-1789

triplesranchtexas@hotmail.com

328 CR 4890 BOYD TX 76023 817-629-5237

JOHN PHILLIPS MASON POUNDS dusternurse@yahoo.com 151 HWY 679 DE LEON TX 76444 254-893-5242

MEKALA SEARS SMITH 1608 KIRKLAND HILL RD AXTELL TX 76624 254-722-5561

COBY PRITCHETT duainp22@hotmail.com BROCK RADEMACHER minkfarms@yahoo.com PO BOX 244 SCURRY TX 75158 LARRY ISBEL RAFTER PO BOX 88 IOLA TX 77861 CONNOR REED andrea_reed0@yahoo.com PO BOX 216 DODD CITY TX 75438 903-583-7036 CHELSEA ROSS rosschelsea@yahoo.com 903-547-6919 CHRISTIAN SAMANO msamano87@yahoo.com 214-497-8096 RUSTY, ANNIE, ETHAN SAYE asaye@rtelconst.com 1555 BLACKJACK RD E PILOT POINT TX 76258 940-367-8253

CORY SINKULE cjsdrums99@gmail.com 3057 HOLY RD ABBOTT TX 76621 254-709-4563 WILL, RAYNA, SHAWN SKAGGS skaggs@cctc.net 6900 HWY 2247 DE LEON TX 76444 254-893-4153 REBECCA SMALL small124@verizon.net 817-281-1771 SAFFRON, SEQUOIA SMITH saffronita@hotmail.com 328 CR 4890 BOYD TX 76023 817-629-9717 CARLAN SMITH 14815 FM 1406 WINNIE TX 77665 409-599-8833 ASHLEY SMITHEY catmed458@yahoo.com #4 TREESIDE CT. MANSFIELD TX 76063 817-501-8720

MICHAEL, MIKAELA STAMPER PO BOX 1145 FAIRFIELD TX 75840 903-644-6134 REESE SR. TASSIN reesetasssin@gmail.com 82485 JENKINS CEMETERY RD BUSH LA 70431 985-886-3789 ALLYSON THOMPSON allyson@gtlawllp.com 2322 Upland Park Drive Sugarland TX 77479 281-731-6560 MALLORI TOUVELL smbeefmaster@bellsouth.net 276 SCHOOL ST LAKE CHARLES LA 70611 337-526-5717 DAVID & TERESA WAGNER dwagner694@aol.com BOX 711 CRYSTAL CITY TX 78839 830-374-3662

TAMMIE WATTS tammiewatts62@yahoo.com 1440 SHIELD RD FROST TX 76641 903-654-8076 COBY, ASHTON WAY finemedicway@yahoo.com 10239 CR 321 SWEENEY TX 77480 979-548-4389 JULIANA WEDELICH 7201 CR 42 ROSHARON TX 77583 281-595-3474 ALLISON WELLS amw4412@aol.com 18265 FM 1094 NEW ELM TX 78950 979-992-3300 DEVON WILSON rickyg.davis@yahoo.com 2249 CR 1560 CHICO TX 76431 940-210-1442 SHELBY WRIGHT

Paul & Rhonda Wallen

wallenprairieranch@yahoo.com

997 N DADE 91 LOCKWOOD MO 65682 417-424-3204 DAVID WALLER

smbeefmaster@bellsouth.net

276 SCHOOL ST LAKE CHARLES LA 70611 337-526-5717

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CENTRAL TEXAS BBA DIRECTORY

Central Texas BBA Directory TY AGEE JEFFREY & MALLORY TA BEEFMASTERS LYNN BLAIR P.O. Box 42244 BLAIR FARMS BEEFMASTERS 32 E. Alisal St. Suite 203 Memphis, TN 38174 Salinas, CA 93901 901/486-7000 tyageemisspollys@gmail.com 831/596-1505 (mobile) CHARLES B. ALBRIGHT BUENA SUERTE RANCH 5208 Mimosa Drive Bellaire, TX 77401 713/819-5449 (mobile) 713/505-1811 (home) 713/966-2141 (work) Charles.b.albright@morganstanley.com FRANKLIN & ROSEMARY ALLEN P.O. BOX 310972 New Braunfels, TX 781310972 830/625-9633 fara@nbtx.com

Jeffrey@BlairBeefmasters.com

www.Performance Beefmasters.com

MALLORY LYNN BLAIR MALLORY LYNN BLAIR BEEFMASTERS 5309 Linda Lane Bryan, TX 77807 831/710-0104 Mlb059@tamu.edu MARK & LEESA BLAU BLAU BEEFMASTERS P.O. BOX 906 Menard, TX 76859 325/396-2485 blauranch@gmail.com

BRANDON BAKER BL BAKER BEEFMASTER 261 Windwood Cr Seguin, TX 78155 210/240-6165 (home) blbakerlivestock@gmail.com

CARO BOSWELL BOSWELL BEEFMASTERS 731 CR 178 Gorman, TX 76454 254/734-2631 caro@cctc.net

DWIGHT BERTRAND I-O-C BEEFMASTERS 11276 Marcantel Rd. Elton, LA 70532 337/734-2129 (home) 337/475-5693 (work) dbertran@mcneese.edu

LORAN (Mackie) & NORMA JEAN BOUNDS BOUNDS SWINGING B RANCH 1652 Kirkland Hill Rd. Axtell, TX 76624 254/822-1276 (home) 254/644-1957 (mobile) njbounds1@yahoo.com

ROBERT BERRY SAN GABRIEL RIVER BEEFMASTERS 16747 Marsela Spring Drive Round Rock, TX 78681 512/733-1027 (home) 512/626-2751 (ranch) rfberryok@yahoo.com DR. DON BILES, D.V.M. BEEFOR RANCH 24430 Horse Ave. Purcell, OK 73080 405/527-0238 (home) 405/640-4130 (mobile) beeforok@yahoo.com

CHARLIE & DEBBIE BRADBURY HAYWIRE CATTLE COMPANY 80 Acorn Hill Huntsville, TX 77320 936/295-7129 (home) 936/661-2957 (cell) chbradbury@hotmail.com MATT BROWN TRUEHEART BEEFMASTERS

P.O. Drawer 0 Eldorado, TX 76936 325/853-2496 325/650-6235 (mobile) brownmule@aol.com

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BUCKNER POLLED BEEFMASTERS ROCKING LAZY B 1829 FM 1246 W Thornton, TX 76687 254/385-6715 (home) 254/747-2199 (ranch) bucknerpolledbeefmasters.info

TED CAIN CAIN CATTLE COMPANY P O Box 3269 Gulfport, MS 39505 228/832-4220 tcain@corporatemgt.com WATT M. CASEY, Jr..

CASEY BEEFMASTERS LTD. P.O. Box 2469 Albany, TX 76430 325/668-1373 (mobile) 325/668-1591 (text) www.CaseyBeefmasters.com Watt50@sbcglobal.net WATT & DOSIA CASEY CASEY BEEFMASTERS P.O. Box 2379 Albany, TX 76430 325/762-2440 (home) 325/762-2605 (work) Dosiac49@gmail.com HERBERT COOK P.O. Box 88 Giddings, TX 78942 979-542-2633 Dcook101948@yahoo.com JERRY & BARBARA DAVIS DAVIS DOUBLE D RANCH 69601E 310 Rd. Grove, OK 74344 (918) 854-3468 HOWARD & KELLY DICKEY ROCKING D RANCH 200 CR 461 DeLeon, TX 76444 254/893-4904 Howardandkelly@gmail.com R. L. DOCKREY 235 Sharp Cemetery Rd. Killeen, TX 76542 254/681-7527 (ranch) 254/289-1083 (mobile)

MIKE DUNCAN DIAMOND D BEEFMASTERS

4539 S HWY 75 Calvin, OK 74531 405/313-8558 mddiamondd@aol.com NATHAN A. EAST P.O. Box 983 Portland, TX 78374 361/946-4570 (ranch) 361/643-7842 (home) nandrew75@aol.com

STEVE & CINDY EMMONS

EMMONS RANCH 541 State Hwy 75 N Fairfield, TX 75840 903/879-4567 emsranch@gmail.com

www.emmonsbeefmasters.com DERICK & ASHLEY ENSOR

1768 FM 2571 Smithville, TX 78957 979/575-4092 derickensor@gmail.com

ARTHUR “BUB” EPLEY RANCHO TRES HIJOS Tilden, TX 78072 Mailing address: 3733 Westheimer Road P.M.B. 674 Houston, TX 77027 361/274-3544 (ranch) 713/898-8044 awepley@swbell.net www.3hijos.com DAVID & TAMMY EUBANK

EUBANK BEEFMASTERS 1575 Cosby Rd. Milford, TX 76670 972/935-1479 (David) 972/935-4818 (Tammy) eubankbeefmaster@yahoo.com

eubankbeefmasters.com

JAMES EUBANK EUBANK FAMILY FARMS PO Box 3 Maypearl, TX 76064 972/435-2452 (home) 972/351-1802 (ranch) J10obie@aol.com

GERALD & CHRISTIE GALBRAITH C & G CATTLE COMPANY 1802 Elmwood Abilene, TX 79605 325/692-7540 (home) 325/829-3883 (mobile)

DAVID HARGIS HARGIS RANCH BEEFMASTERS Route 2, Box 224 Waurika, OK 73573 580/513-4577 (mobile)

GILBERT T. HOLLOWAY ESTRELLA VISTA DAN A. & KAREN GATTIS 2007 F.M. 156 So GATTIS CATTLE COMPANY Haslet, TX 76052 1850 CR 105 817/439-2203 (home) Hutto, TX 78634-3133 817/201-5030 (mobile) 512/809-1001 (work) txlonelobo@att.net gattiscattle@gmail.com DAN M. & SHANA GATTIS JEZISEK RANCH BEEF10265 HWY 29 E DAN & EMILY FELAND MASTER Georgetown, TX 78626 ROBERT & JOY SORENSON 143 CR 479 IOU BEEFMASTERS 512/868-2052 Lott, TX 76656 6766 FM 1094 254/584-5840 (home) ZEKE GILLILAND Sealy, TX 77474 254/931-0120 (mobile) 979/885-4799 (ranch) 2G RANCH 2002harley@ctwa.com 11271 Leo Collins 979/574-3146 (mobile www.iouranch.com El Paso, TX 79936 CRAIG W. JOHNSON emily@iouranch.com 915/491-4144 ST. CLAIR BEEFMASTERS ZekeG37@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 1 DOUGLAS FORTUNE El Dorado Springs, MO P.O. Box 771 JERRY GLOR BEEFMASTERS 64744 Taylor, TX 76574 JERRY GLOR 417/876-1200 512/585-4430 (mobile) 2157 E. 460th Rd. df@toast.net Halfway, MO 65663 MURRAY & MELINDA 417/445-3828 (office) JORDAN DEREK FRENZEL 417/840-6471 (cell) JORDAN BEEFMASTERS F BAR jerryglor@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 1092 7163 FM 3117 Gilmer, TX 75644 Temple, TX 76501-7209 DARRELL & SHANNON 903/762-2167 (home) 254/983-2901 (home) GLASER Moffetta56@aol.com 254/541-4643 (mobile) JEANNETTE GLASER derekfrenzel@aol.com BAR G RANCH JOE KREGER P.O. Box 584 KREGER BEEFMASTERS GARY & CINDY FRENZEL Rogers, TX 76569 6301 Waterford Blvd. Ste 440 FRENZEL BEEFMASTERS 254/721-1497 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 7163 FM 3117 254/721-4573 405/206-9560 Temple, TX 76501-7209 Darrell_glaser@yahoo.com Joe.kreger@nm.com 254/983-2901 (home) 254/721-2214 (mobile) RICK & KERI GRAFF LARRY & CHARLOTTE 169 CR 346 gary@frenzelbeefmasters.com LAIRMORE El Campo, TX 77437 LAIRMORE BEEFMASTERRY & GARY FRENZEL 979/543-8688 (home) TERS FRENZEL BROS. BEEF979/541-7842 (work) 353 Hwy. 41 South Rg57@att.net MASTERS Foreman, AR 71836 752 County Road 367 903/278-7623 (mobile) Lott, TX 76656 RANDY & RHESA GUILLORY lairmore72@yahoo.com 254/584-3324 (home) R SQUARED BEEFMAS254/721-2214 (mobile) TER VICTOR LANDGREBE 49818 E CR 1580 LANDWELL RANCH ROGER & KAYE FULLER Stratford, OK 74872 301 FRC 461 KC BEEFMASTERS 805/390-3785 Buffalo, TX 75831 1955 CR 106 rsquaredlivestock@gmail.com 903/389-3001 (ranch) Paige, TX 78659 dewpeewee@yahoo.com 512/253-0011 CHRIS HARGIS Rfuller2316@gmail.com HARGIS RANCH BEEFMASTERS Route 2, Box 224 Waurika, OK 73573 hargisranch@yahoo.com F & M CATTLE COMPANY D. FRENZEL & L. MEACHAM 7163 FM 3117 Temple, TX 76501 254/541-4643 (home) larry@dlmeacham.com

Gerald.galbraith@wfadvisors.com

ALLAN & EVELYN LANIK ROCKY CREEK BEEFMASTERS 101 CR 164A Hallettsville, TX 77964 361/798-2035 (home) 361/550-7028 (mobile) allanlanik@yahoo.com MICHAEL LARZA LARZA BEEFMASTERS 192 FM 1950 Eddy, TX 76524 254/859-5385 LORENZO LASATER ISA CATTLE COMPANY 3419 Knickerbocker Rd. San Angelo, TX 76904 325/942-8581 (ranch) Lorenzo@isacattco.com Isacattleco.com JAMES & KENNA LEWIS J & K CATTLE COMPANY 26971 Oswalt Rd. Overbrook, OK 73453 580/668-2830 (home) 580/504-7457 (mobile) Jkcattle01@yahoo.com

CENTRAL TEXAS BBA DIRECTORY

OBIE EUBANK EUBANK FAMILY FARMS PO Box 28 Maypearl, TX 76064 972/435-3027 (home) 972/935-1888 (ranch) obie@ectisp.net

TOM & RUTH LONG ALTHEA FORBIS LONG LF BEEFMASTERS 1043 Old Reunion Road Decatur, TX 76234-9726 940/627-2000 (home) ralong@lfbeef.com GERY & JODY MANETH MANETH FARMS BEEFMASTERS P.O. Box 8 Yoakum, TX 77995 361/293-6685 (ranch) 214/952-7152 (mobile) GARLAND MARTINE BETTIE MARTINE 3604 Oak Ridge Dr. Bryan, TX 77802-3424 979/846-6267 gwmartine@verizon.net JOHN & CINDY McCARTHY

J-MAC CATTLE LLC 15845 Lake Iola Rd. Dade City, FL 33523 352/279-9289 (mobile) 352/588-3198 (home) Cindylouwho1234@aol.com

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SHELDON & MARGARET McMANUS 267 School St. Lake Charles, LA 70611 337/855-2575 (home) 337/526-5716 (mobile) smbeefmaster@bellsouth.net

SCHNEIDER & SONS JOEL WAHLBERG BEEFMASTERS JJJ RANCH 5291 FM 3117 P.O. Box 218686 Temple, TX 76501-7208 Houston, TX 77218-8686 254/774-9905 Gerald 800/295-2382 254/983-2612 Virgil & JoelWahlberg@sbcglobal.net William BARRY PARKER SAN GABRIEL BEEFMASTERS gschn7780@aol.com RAY WALKER 636 Rancho Bauer LARRY G. MEACHAM 7705 N. CR 25 Houston, TX 77079 M & M CATTLE CO. SKINNER’S RAFTER S Big Spring, TX 79720 832/860-5338 Kulow Road BEEFMASTERS 432/399-4338 512/446-5673 P.O. Box 431789 P.O. Box 277 432/270-0630 (mobile) Houston, TX 77243 Parkus@sbcglobal.net Katy, TX 77492-0277 713/465-1905 281/371-2222 RYAN & PAM WALKER JOHN & SUE PIERSON 713/829-2606 kskinner@flash.net TEXAS STAR CHERRY GLEN BEEF2700 Crestline Rd. LARRY & JANET MILLER MASTERS STEVEN SPEAR Big Spring, TX 79720 P.O. Box 6897 MILLER BEEFMASTERS SPEAR RANCHES 432/517-4989 P.O. Box 973 Vacaville, CA 95696 3401 Private Road 1173 rwalker@suddenlink.net 707/448-9208 (home) Bastrop, TX 78602 Greenville, TX 75401 707/718-4199 (ranch) 512/303-1216 903/454-3126 (home) HAROLD & JANET WISE piersons@castles.com 512/517-0210 (mobile) 903/453-4492 (mobile) ROCKING W RANCH sjcrspear@hotmail.com PO Box 1065 JERRY & DIANE QUISENMOORE 4 HIM LLC Sealy, TX 77474 DBA R&M RANCH BERRY VERNON & DEARTA 979/992-3364 2499 Bouie Rd DJ BEEFMASTERS STIRLING Janetwise43@yahoo.com 1084 FM 2887 Poplarville, MS 39470 STIRLING R-7 BEEFMASBallinger, TX 76821 903/767-1620 TERS JACK & JO ANN ZERKLE 325/365-4161 (home) Ranch@moore4Him.com 31699 Highway AC P. O. Box 386 325/977-1085 (Diane) Lebanon, MO 65536 Troy, TX 76579 325/977-1086 (Jerry) FINLEY MORGAN 417/532-6597 254/252-0164 (Jack cell) SIMON CREEK BEEFMAS- jdquisenberry@msn.com 254/315-5840 (Jo Ann cell) djbeefmasters.com TERS GREG TATE zerkles@aol.com 26875 Oswalt Road TATE BEEFMASTERS RON & LANETTE RANLY P.O. Box 190 Overbrook, OK 73453 RANLY BEEFMASTERS 580/668-2523 Groesbeck, TX 76642 1028 State Hwy 320 580/668-3389 (Jimmy) 254/729-2325 (work) Lott, TX 76656 simoncreek@hughes.net 254/587-2293 (home) 254/584-5513 (home) simoncreekcattle.com 254/645-5039 (mobile) ranlylr@gmail.com greg@gtatelaw.com MIKE MOSS gtatelaw.com PINE SPRINGS BEEFMAS- WARREN JR. & JEANET ROCHE TERS BILL & SANDRA TRANUM P.O. Box 7821 15186 E 645 Rd. LEE CREEK FARM Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657 Hulbert, OK 74441 2316 Beechwood St. 254/258-4476 918/598-3486 Little Rock, AR 72207 830/598-6592 mkmoss@fairpoint.net 501/680-3779 (mobile) wprjnr@aol.com billtranum@yahoo.com TERRY & KATHLEEN RON SANKO MYERS GEORGE VINSON WHISKEY RIVER BEEFELM LAKE RANCH VINSON BEEFMASTERS MASTERS 455 Kandus Cove 851 CR 2380 3002 Free Kings Hwy China Springs, TX 76633 Chester, TX 75936 Pittsburg, KA 66762 254/644-9948 936/969-2454 (home) 620/249-9335 Terrymyers4@icloud.com 936/215-9028 (mobile) sankoron@gmail.com LARRY W. OLSON SHANIN & LISA VINSON DOYLE & DOROTHY OLSON RANCH P.O. Box 799 SANDERS 1700 CR 219 Huntington, TX 75949 DBL D BAR RANCH Florence, TX 76527 936/422-3566 (ranch) 28234 New Bremen Rd 254/793-4222 s.vinson1972@gmail.com New Ulm, TX 78950 512/630-6121 Ranch Address: BOBBY WADDLE 8986 FM 109 SPADE BEEFMASTERS Industry, TX 78944 1015 S. Cockrell Hill Road 979/357-2232 (ranch) DeSoto, TX 75115 dsanders@industryinet.com 972/223-8243 LEE PALM PALM BEEFMASTERS 4800 Ward Bend Road Sealy, TX 77474 979/885-3919 (home)

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LONE STAR BBA DIRECTORY

Lone Star BBA Directory

Aebischer, Kent 68 N. 4410 Road Fort Towson, OK 74735 kentabischer1969@ymail.com

Allen, Ervin 15824 CR 4060 Scurry, TX 75158 903 498 3702 214 934 9164

Buckner, Oran and Julie

Buckner Polled Beefmasters

1829 FM 1246 W Thornton, TX 76687 254 385 6715 254 747 2199 bucknerpb@hotmail.com

Cole, Tom & Mary Sue Cole Ranch 3099 FM 1564 E Greenville, TX 75402 903-450-5688 903-883-0227

Cook, Randy Bush, Wesley & Kimberly Cook Ranch Three Crosses Rancy 9925 CR 158 370 Marvin Shirley Rd. Kaufman, TX 75142 Anderson, Brittany Lee DeRidder, LA 70634 214 507 2889 randysamcook@gmail.com 1648 Jim Mac Road 337-463-3112 Bokchito, OK 74726 337-348-3352 Crawford, Lonnie & 580-924-2764 tcrbeef@hotmail.com Sandra Shiloh C Birdwell, Christopher Carraway, Laura Lee 8541 FM 2021 W C Farms Rockin’ R & L Ranch Lufkin, TX 75904 411 CR 4239 15200 E State Hwy 243 936 632 0203 Kaufman, TX 75142 Simms, TX 75574 shilohc@consolidated.net 903-278-3689 972-932-7846 showmaster4@windstream.net llcway@yahoo.com Cupp, Kelly 865 CR 4817 Boogan, Steve Chambers, Terry & Gerald Wolfe City, TX 75496 S Bar A TAG Land & Cattle 903 453 5735 69 Oakville Circle 18200 FM 986 KCupp@daisyfarms.com Parsons, TN 38363 Terrell, TX 75160 sboogan12@live.com 972 849 4824 tagbeefmstr@yahoo.com Davis, Jerry & Barbara Davis Double DD Bounds, Mackie & 69601 E 310 Rd Chastain, Steve Norma Jean Grove, OK 74344 Swinging B Ranch Chastain Farms 918 854 3468 1652 Kirkland Hills Rd 901 S 40th jldavis46@yahoo.com Axtell, TX 76624 Rogers, AR 72758 254 822 1276 479 636 3723 Davis, Jerry & Karen njbounds@yahoo.com 479-531-8052 Davis Beefmasters chastain@cox.net 4569 VZ CR 2602 Brown, Matthews TrueCanton, TX 75103 Cheatham, Debbie heart 903 848 0933 PO Box 0 2308 Briarwood Blvd.

214 802 4913 Eldorado, TX 76936 Arlington, TX 76013 jadafterhours@aol.com 325 853 2496 972-979-8556 325 650 6235 972 979 8556 brownmule@aol.com debbie.cheatham@proforma.com Dodge, Mike & Susan Chinquapin Beefmasters 6918 Chevy Chase Ave Brown/Ethridge Cheatham, Bruce Dallas, TX 75225 Erin/William 118 W. Jordan Rockin B Farms Grand Saline, TX 75140 214 683 4162 mdodge@gpm-law.com 6140 FM 698 903 962 3162 Nacogdoches, TX 75964 214-497-1233 936 715 9619 bjcheatham@suddenlink.net Emmons, Steve & Cindy Emmons Ranch erin@rockingbfarms.com 541 State Highway 75 N Fairfield, TX 75840

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903-879-4567 903-879-0791 emsranch@gmail.com Epley, Bub Rancho Tres Hijos 2103 Hwy 72 Tilden, TX 78072 713 621 0007 713 898 8044 awepley@swbell.net Fite, Paul 7332 FM 2088 Gilmer, TX 75644 903 725 5769 903 790 0278 Fulco, Ray & Alma Fulco Beefmasters PO Box 885 Carthage, TX 75633 Galbrait, Gerald & Christie C & G Catle Co 1802 Elmwood Abilene, TX 79605 325-829-3883

gerald.galbraith@wfadvisors.com

George, Randall R W G Twin Oaks 38 Twin Oaks Lane Flintville, TN 37335 931 581 1127 twinoaksfar@aol.com Goodman, Pam 3 G 2 Ranch 13150 County Rd 499 Lindale, TX 75771 903 882 3762 cattlelady62@yahoo.com Griffin, H G & Jill Sister Grove Ranch 2804 Woodstream Ln McKinney, TX 75070 214 460 6589 hggriffin1@tx.rr.com

Hall, Katie 1145 Veal Station Rd. Weatherford, TX 76085 817-995-1226 hallsintx@gmail.com Harlow, Jeff & Jeanette 4621 Purdue Dallas, TX 75225 Hedden, Jeff JLH Livestock 398-A Jimmy Fisk Rd Hazel Green, AL 35750 256 655 4258 hedden86@mchsi.com Hoge, Harold & Kyle Little Horn Beefmasters PO Box 227 Joshua, TX 76058 817 558 3911 817 454 2358 littlehornranch@sbcglobal.net

Hollis, Frank & Nancy 1034 CR 4700 Winnsboro, TX 75494 903 347 1479 fehollis@gmail.com Holt, Larry K&L Farms 17865 State Hwy. 154 Danville, AR 72833

Jaggers, Scott and Ann 1721 County Road 1203 Maud, TX 75567 903-280-6632 sajaggers@hotmail.com Jones, Jimmy J&J Cattle Farms 160 Vanntown Rd Flintville, TN 37335 931 937 7983 jandjcattle@yahoo.com Jordan, Melinda & Murray PO Box 1092 Gilmer, TX 75644 903 762 2167 903 790 1448 moffetta56@aol.com Jowers, Randy 3290 Old Ferry rd Bath Spring, TN 38311 731 549 3352 Ketchersid, James 3202 Salinas Ct. Irving, TX 75062 Klecker, Kyle PO Box 1360 Aledo, TX 76006 Kliesen, Kenneth & Dorothy Kliesen Beefmasters 9580 Ferguson Rd Beggs, OK 74421 918 267 4081 Kliesen II, Kenneth & Lisa 1019 N Quebec Tulsa, OK 74115 918-834-6313

Hopkins, Randy & Holly Mockingbird Hill Ranch 811 Russell Lane LaGrone, Garth& Martha Denison, TX 75021-4428 Socogee Beefmasters 903-271-4499 6132 FM 2517 Carthage, TX 75633 Hunt, Howard 903 622 4734 Hunt Beefmasters deadwood4311@hughes.net 1104 Hunt Cut Off Road Hallsville, TX 75650 Lindsey, Gary & Rhonda 903-668-4752 4060 Kimbro Lane 903-431-7384 Madisonville, TX 77864 phunt65@aol.com lindseyranch@ymail.com

Maneth, Gary & Judy Maneth Farms Beefmasters

PO Box 8 Yoakum, TX 77995 361 293 6685 361 208 4177 gmsa63@wildblue.net McLeod, Jeremy & Chelsea 5827 Reagan Tyler, TX 75707

jeremy.mcleod@tanosexp.com

McManus, Sheldon 276 School Street Lake Charles, LA 70611 337 526 5717 337 526 5716 Miles, Robert & Toni Miles Beefmasters 7887 NECR 260 Chatfield, TX 75105 903 345 7070 903 641 9894 milesranch1@gmail.com Mitchell, Ben 599 AN CR 446 Palestine, TX 75803 903 549 2932 Moore, Robert & Mary 2499 Bouie Poplarville, MS 39470 972-824-8532 903-767-1620 Murphy, H D & Liz Six M Ranch 1178 CR 4700 Winnsboro, TX 75494 903 342 3839 903 312 2324 hdmurphy2001@yahoo.com

Paris, Emily Rocking EP Beefmasters PO Box 29 Azle, TX 76098 871-444-8577 Parker, Barry 636 Rancho Bauer Dr. Houston, TX 77079 parkus@sbcglobal.net

Quisenberry, Jerry & Diane DJ Beefmasters 1084 FM 2887 Ballinger, TX 76821 325-365-4161 jdquisenberry@msn.com Rand, Charlie

Rodriguez, Eric E&E Ranch Seagoville TX

Ronquille, Jerry D. 24023 Pecan CV W Montgomery, TX 77356 936-449-4270

LONE STAR BBA DIRECTORY

Griffith, Mike, Rachel & Emily Rafter G Bar Beefmasters 1571 Mc Void Rd. Springtown, TX 76082 817-287-8030 817-235-8712 raftergbar@aol.com

dunrovin@consolidated.net

Sanko, Ron Whiskey River Beefmasters

3002 N Free Kings Hwy Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-249-3995 sankoron@gmail.com Simmons, Jimmy & Lena PO Box 1325 Henderson, TX 75653 903 657 6545 Sims, R.D & Brenda 1981 CR SE 4250 Mt Vernon, TX 75457 903 408 7216 brenda.sims50@yahoo.com

Smith, Don D & S Sweetwater Ranch PO Box 467 Hart, TX 79043 806 685 4356 Spears, Steve Spear Ranches 3401 PR 1173 Greenville, TX 75401 903 454 3126 sjcrspear@hotmail.com Staggs, David & Beverly New Canaan Land & Cattle

412 Honey Hill Rd Searcy, AR 72143 501 268 6222 501 278 1700 dlblstaggs@gmail.com

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LONE STAR BBA DIRECTORY

Tate, Karen Hall & Micky Walker, Ray 2622 Charlie Thomas Rd 7705 N C R 25 Cornersville, TN 37047 Big Spring, TX 79720 931-293-2334 432 399 4338 931-652-0138 r.walker@suddenlink.net karenhall431@gmail.com Walker, Ryan & Pam Thrasher, James 2700 Crestline Rd Diamond T Ranch Big Spring , TX 79720 680 Cherry Blossom Rd 432 517 4989 Wright City, OK 74766 r.walker@suddenlink.net 580-981-2168 Walsh, Robert & Edyth 580-212-0337 jamest@pine.net.com 811 3rd Street Caddo, OK 74729 Vandever, Brad 903-815-0347 5211 FM 71 East rewalsh1@verizon.net Talco, TX 75487 903-573-3917

Warren, Jr. Leroy W 555 Palomino Dr. Lucas, TX 75002-1001 972 548 2581 Wasson, Jim & Pat Eager Beaver Ranch 21508 FM 16 W Lindale, TX 75771 903 882 9070 903 877 2478 eager_beaver_ranch@ yahoo.com

Williams, Lynette Little Oaks Ranch P.O.Box 36 Whitt, TX 76490 817-929-0144 Woelfel, Larry & Brenda Woelfel’s Red Hollow 3773 FM 2440 Giddings, TX 78942 512 253 6658 979 540 8730

Williams, Robert & Carol R Williams Cattle Co PO Box 182 Whitt, TX 76490 940 798 4520 rwcattle@surfree.com

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Fred and Judy Long

5525 FM 799 • Beeville, Texas 78102 Cell Phones: (361) 877-0628 Judy • (361) 877-4285 Fred (361) 358-2342 res • (361) 358-8459 res Joe Guerra, Foreman (361) 362-7272

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SOUTHERN ALLIANCE Beefmaster Marketing Group

SALE

Saturday, June 6 10:00 a.m. (CST) Cullman Stockyards Cullman, Albama

Sel ling 60 + Lots

Bulls Bred Heifers Open Heifers Pairs 3-N-1s Offering Outstanding Maternal Genetics and Seedstock Quality Bulls for Commercial and Purebred Breeders Featuring an Elite Group of Beefmaster Influenced Heifers Sale Manager & Auctioneer: Anthony Mihalski 210/648-5475 Office 210/415-0888 Mobile aj1mihalski@aol.com Sale Consultant, Bruce Robbins 210/861-5136

Southern Alliance Leadership President, Randall George 931/581-1127 Vice President, Richard Thrasher 931/565-4501 Secretary, Karen Hall 931/637-6554 Treasurer, Cliff Christopher 256/434-0178 For More Information Visit

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SOUTHERN ALLIANCE BMG DIRECTORY

Southern Alliance BMG Directory

Marty & David Avery Maple Hill 2343 Bear Creek Pike Columbia, TN 38401

Brock Clay Blake Hogan 10367 Masonic Lodge Rd Hogan Farms Meridian, MS 39305 18699 Moyers Rd Athens, AL 35611 Ricky Cornelison Don Bailey Chris Holcombe 1609 Pine Ln Bailey Farms Iuka, MS 38852 Bruton Beefmasters 3295 Harts Bridge Rd 3227 CR 158 Pinson, TN 38366 KellyCupp Florence, AL 35633 C Bar C Ranch Julian D. Beavers Gerry Holmes 865 CR 4817 Beavers Beefmasters Wolfe City, TX 75496 Hillview Beefmasters 179 Lower Bunker Hill 1117 Key Turney Rd Jason & Melissa Curry Birchwood, TN 37308 Falkville, AL 35622 Better Built Beefmaster Brian Bell Bryant Howard 499 Janney Rd Bell Farm and Cattle Co Ohatchee, AL 36271 Elizabeth’s Clear Creek 836 Griggers Rd 125 Subdivision Rd Adam Daniel Frisco City, AL 36445 Columbus, MS 39701 953 CR 25 Steve Boggan Mount Hope, AL 35651 Cody & Kasi Johnson 69 Oakville Cr Crazy J Farm Dale & Becky Dodd Parsons, TN 38363 342 CR 460 Thousand Hills Ranch Mt. Hope, AL 35651 Larry Bowen 1815 Old Finger Road Clark Jones Bowen Beefmasters Henderson, TN 38340 1030 CR 470 Jones Farms Bud & Judy Easterly Woodland, AL 36280 P. O. Box 1060 360 Hebert St Savannah, TN 38372 Henry Brewer Brusly, LA 70719 Jimmy Jones 4373 Central Valley Road Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Randall, Brenda and Mat- J & J Cattle thew George 160 Vanntown Rd Curtis Brewer 38 Twin Oaks Lane Flintville, TN 37335 5376 Old Haus Hill Pike Flintville, TN 37335 Milton, TN 37118 Blake & Charles Jones Jack Harden 4J Farms Kenley Britnell Jax Beefmasters 1750 Wenasoga Rd 799 Hwy 99 340 Laurel Rd Ramer, TN 38367 Russellville, AL 35654 Carrollton, GA 30117 Randy Jowers Wesley & Eric Campbell Jeff Hedden 3290 Old Ferry Road JLH Livestock Campbell & Son Bath Springs, TN 38311 3752 Beasley Rd 398 Jimmy Fisk Rd Hokes Bluff, AL 35903 Hazel Green, AL 35750 Marcus Lingerfelt Happy Days Doug Cheek Paul Hill 259 Wilbanks Circle 1625 Collins Hollow Rd. Thunder Valley Ranch Commerce, GA 30529 Lewisburg, TN 37091 859 Erastus Church Rd Commerce, GA 30530 Fred Lovvorn Cliff & Pam Christopher P. O. Box 117 15368 Sod Road Woodland, AL 36280 Athens, AL 35611

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Howard Malone P. O. Box 133 Alexandria , TN 37012 Thomas and Kevin Martin 1051 CR 26 Mt. Hope, AL 35651 Logan McCann McCann Farms 179 Miller McCann Dr Hazel Green, AL 35750 Dwight McClendon Hickory Cove 9560 Martling Rd Albertville, AL 35951 Matt Mize Mize Farms 602 Ponderosa Ln Flomaton, AL 36441 Jason & Kristi Musgrove 1400 Stella Rd Prospect, TN 38477 James Owens 3024 Aztec Road Greenville, AL 36037 William R. Patterson Kitty Hutty Farm 15794 Hwy 341 Randolph, MS 38864 Chuck Perry Perrys Hav No Gotta Ranch 745 Browning Rd Rockmart, GA 30153 Harold Pinkerton Pinkerton Beefmasters 2835 Valley Hill Circle Adamsville, AL 35005 Michael S. Polifroni Polifroni Farms 9700 E Davis Ave Terre Haute, IN 47805

Wallace Rex Robuck 15794 Hwy 341 Randolph, MS 38864

Keith W. Prasse Apalachee Beefmasters 889 Austin Reynolds Rd Bethlehem, GA 30620

Howard Rucker Campground Beefmasters Gerry & Cheryl Stricklin 190 Old Vinson Mtn Rd 230 Steel Road Rockmart, GA 30153 Savannah, TN 38372

Tim & Sharon Putman T & S Beefmaster 7785 Hwy 101 Lexington, AL 35648

Mike Savage Hillside Farm 40306 McDuffie Cemetery Rd Hamilton, MS 39746

Dwight & Dianna Raburn D & D Beefmaster Darrell Sealey 20975 Old Elkmont Rd Sealey Beefmasters Athens, AL 35614 186 Rolan Gooch Rd Hazel Green, AL 35750 Randy Reeder Reeder Farms Harry Shepherd 3010 Benjamin Rd Shep Farm Thaxton, MS 38871 7151 E Trout Ave Terre Haute, IN 47805 Dylan Reiser 342 County Road 460 Brent Sherrod Mount Hope, AL 35651 P. O. Box 2284 Conroe, TX 77305 Billy & Laura Liz Stanfield Richerzhagen Sierra’s Love 20139 Old Elkmont Road Athens, AL 35614 706 Gandys Cove Rd Falkville, AL 35622

Eddie, Caryn & James Stephens 40 Hester Creek Road Flintville, TN 37335

Tony Stults T Bar K 93 Penny Rd St. Joseph, TN 38481 Chris Stults 115 Penny Road St. Joseph, TN 38481 Dennis Tackett TH Farms 1248 Hwy 21 Russellville, AL 35653 Hall and Tate 2622 Charlie Thomas Road Cornersville, TN 37047 Ronnie Teague 1308 Hurley School House Rd Ramer, TN 38367

Greg & Mandy Thomas Arrow T Beefmasters 24004 Hwy 99 Elkmont, AL 35620 Jerry, Tammy and Taylor Thomas J & T Farms 2555 Simmons Rd Henderson, TN 38340 Richard & Dawn Thrasher 323 Alsup Hollow Road Minor Hill, TN 38473 Ricky and Melissa Trousdale 414 CR 84 Rogersville, AL 35652 Greg & Shea Walls Greasy Cove Cattle Co 585 Greasy Cove Rd Huntland, TN 37345

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Bobby Powell 2799 Cowhorne Hollow Prospect, TN 38477

Devin Waters Waters Farms 2641 Cowhorne Hollow Prospect, TN 38477

2014 - 2015 JBBA Officers and Board of Directors

front row from left, Hailey Siptak, New Ulm, Texas, treasurer; Laramie Naumann, Brenham, Texas, president-elect; Trenton Glaser, Rogers, Texas, president; Christy Petry, Azle, Texas, reporter; and Makaela Naumann, Brenham, Texas, secretary. Second row from left, Jarrett Mackie, Lott, Texas; Walker Eskew, Sealy, Texas; Emily Paris, Azle, Texas; Ashley Smithey, Mansfield, Texas; Hailey Weeks, Diana, Texas; Haley Hartman, Porter, Texas; and Sandra Rappold, Houston, Ark. Back row, from left Kane Ozment, Tecumseh, Okla.; Seth Byers, Decatur, Texas; Reese Tassin, Bush, La.; Austin Roebuck, French Camp, Miss.; Wacey Horton, Crowley, Texas; and Emily Martin, New Ulm, Texas.

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South Texas Beefmaster Breeders Association

South Texas Beefmaster Breeders Association (STBBA) is a group of cattlemen and women dedicated to raising purebred Beefmaster seedstock. The majority of our members are from Texas; however, we have breeders from the East Coast to the West Coast.

Beginning in the early 1930’s, Tom Lasater developed the Beefmaster breed based on six essentials: Weight, Conformation, Milk Production, Fertility, Hardiness and Disposition. This foundation herd was established in the harsh environment of South Texas. The Beefmaster breed was recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture as a pure breed in 1954 and in 1961, Beefmaster Breeders United (BBU) was formed. Many geographic regions in the United States have established satellite organizations and in South Texas: “The Home of the Beefmaster Breed”.

STBBA had its beginnings in Alice, Texas.

STBBA is proud of its heritage; however, we strive to stay on the cutting edge of improving our Beefmaster cattle. We welcome new members to join our Beefmaster family and STBBA. For more information visit them online at www.STBBA.org

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Don’t miss these upcoming sales from the South Texas Beefmaster Breeders Association.

STBBA is the oldest satellite association within the Beefmaster industry. The goal of the satellite is to assist members in the promotion and marketing of their cattle through the sponsorship of several prestigious sales throughout the year. STBBA also provides an opportunity for both social and business contacts, meeting new breeders and exchanging ideas in order to further involvement in the Beefmaster breed.

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Upcoming JBBA Heifer Shows

March 21, 2015 SEBBA Dixie National Heifer Show- Tunica, MS

April 4, 2015 Louisiana BBA JBBA Heifer Show- Shreveport, LA

April 18, 2015

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April 25, 2015

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May 9, 2015

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May 16, 2015

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FEATURE

All About That Look , No Trouble

By Steven E. Myers, Ph.D., Beef Consulting Nutritionist, Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC.

Last week my wife overheard my

nine year old daughter Finley singing Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” through the house. She was singing “all about that base, no trouble.” Most of the young men and woman reading this are giggling because the lyrics are “I’m all about that bass, ‘Bout that bass, no treble.” In complete honesty, I had to Google the song to identify the artist and lyrics.

Finley busted me in the process, and said: “dad, what are you doing? That song has bad words in it!” If you were to travel along with me in my vehicle, I’m more of a Country and Christian music kind of guy. When I was asked

by Jeralyn Stephens, Beefmaster Breeders United Communication Coordinator, to provide this article she indicated this would be viewed by junior exhibitors primarily showing breeding heifers. Thankfully, the lord blessed me with a title for my article the same exact day. Whether we have any similarity or not in our music of preference, I am confident we have lots in common when it comes to the show heifers we so dearly love.

I was raised on a small family farm in Central Illinois. I attended Lake Land Jr. College in Mattoon, IL, and received my Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign, Ill. While pursuing my

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graduate education I coached the University’s Livestock Judging Team (1992-1997). I have judged beef cattle shows at the county, state and national level in 21 states. My wife, Joy, and our four children (Chance, 16; Keegan, 14; Hudson, 12; and Finley, 9) live in Edmond, Okla. I have worked for Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC as Beef Consulting Nutritionist (Range Cattle and Show Feed) for 13 years. Chance serves as the Officer at Large in the Edmond FFA Chapter and Hudson is a member of the Edmond Metro North 4-H Club. They show breeding heifers, and exhibited at their Junior National show last summer and will be showing at the 2015 National Western Stock Show, Denver, Colo., and 2015 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, Fort Worth, Texas. Just like you, the spring show season will be keeping our family quite busy.

Now let’s reflect on the title of my article a moment – All About that Look, No Trouble. First, regardless of the heifer’s age, it IS ALL ABOUT THAT LOOK! Trust me, this is much easier said than done! Consequently, we more than likely will experience some TROUBLE achieving that desired look if you feed enough heifers throughout your show career.

What are the cornerstones for defining an animal’s appearance or “look?” The founder of Purina Mills, Inc. (1894), William H. Danforth,

FEATURE passed on a philosophy that persists today in the people and programs of Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC. The brand that we use at our Research Farm (4-Square Brand) is a result of a couple of those philosophies. In livestock production, the 4-Square philosophy states that we need Good Breeding, Good Feeding, Good Sanitation and Proper Management.

select from in the year 2015! Study the heifer’s pedigree, her Expected Progeny Differences and/or other pertinent production data. Like it or not, consider the differences between a performance animal and the traits that are desired in the show ring. During the selection process ask yourself the following: 1. Is she sound on her feet and legs (structurally sound)?

2. How much bone and foot size does she have?

3. Is she well balanced (attractive profiling)?

4. How much muscle does she have, and is her muscle shape long and smooth?

Good Breeding. We are experiencing some exciting times in the beef industry with the current beef cattle prices – aren’t we? This is also evident if you have to purchase your next junior heifer project. This can certainly be discouraging when you find the next “great one,” but she simply doesn’t fit your family’s budget. My best advice here is to develop a budget and stick to it. There will be more sales and/or more breeders with excellent genetics to select from. Don’t settle on a heifer you don’t like! You might be looking at her for the next 7-10 (or more) years. There is no better feeling than crawling out of bed every morning with excitement to go feed one (or ones) that you love looking at. If you are a beginner in the Junior Breeding heifer project, work with someone that you respect and trust for advice. We have the best genetics to

5. Is she big-bodied, high-volumed and have an easy fleshing appearance?

6. Is she smooth shouldered, strong topped and level & square from hooks to pins?

7. Is she attractive through her front one-third (long and clean necked; free of excess dewlap and brisket) and upheaded?

8. Is she a heifer that exemplifies the term “high quality”?

The selection of your project is the foundation of your future success!

Good Feeding. Boys and girls, men and women, this isn’t easy!

Most of the heifers I see at shows are either too thin or simply too fat!

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FEATURE This is an extremely fine line. If the heifer is under-conditioned, she is likely to appear lower volume and harder keeping. On the other hand, if the heifer is fed in excess, she will appear “wasty”, unattractive through her neck and brisket, which will impede her ability to walk with freedom and ease. Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC has lots of options, or tools, available to provide quality nutrition for your breeding heifer: When does the feeding program actually start? Some may be thinking during the creep feeding phase, at weaning, or when she arrives at your barn.

a new project on the farm so you can view her mom.

Five years ago I would have said possibly. However, I am extremely confident through Purina’s Research, and multiple university research trials, that today a cow’s nutrition prior to and during pregnancy directly impacts the cow’s reproductive efficiency and the performance of the calf. For this reason, it is always beneficial to select

a. 75% Purina® Precon™ Complete:25% show feed for 3-5 days

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I would offer the following nutrition tips: 1. Always feed individually.

2. Provide clean water. Would you drink it?

3. Use Purina® Precon™ Complete for 14-21 days at weaning. Target 2.75-3.25% body weight intake by day 21. Use this product to transition from, or to introduce the desired show feed product as follows:

b. 50% Purina® Precon™ Complete:50% show feed for 3-5 days

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FEATURE c. 25% Purina® Precon™ Complete:75% show feed for 3-5 days d. 100% show feed 4. Monitor and adjust the feeding rate of the base show feed ration as necessary over time.

5. Use the High Octane show supplements on a strategic basis to “finetune” the ration.

6. Provide free choice medium quality grass hay.

7. Offer Purina® Stress Tub and a white salt block free choice.

Lastly, please remember the sole purpose of the show heifer is to eventually become a cow – right? She needs to be managed so she is at an optimal body condition score to breed and conceive at the targeted breeding age.

Proper Sanitation. Please work with your local bovine veterinarian for an effective health program. This needs to include vaccination and respective boosters, and internal and external parasite control.

Sound Management. This square would encompass all aspects of animal husbandry. Be completely honest with yourself here. Take a look at your heifer in the stall at the next show. Now, take a walk around and look at some of the other heifers displayed by other exhibitors. What observations have you made? You can tell who does and who doesn’t spend time with their animals. A show heifer requires much more TLC than a ran72 - The Banner - Beefmaster Breeders United

dom replacement heifer.

Some considerations here would include: 1. Keep her clean (rinse, wash, blow as frequently as possible)!

2. Provide clean, dry, comfortable bedding 24-7.

3. Exercise. House in a large trap/pasture or walk by halter.

4. Trim hooves and dew claws as needed. Work with someone who is experienced and knowledgeable.

5. Practice showing your heifer (with a show halter), and ask your parents or a sibling to provide feedback on head and leg placement.

In closing, I wish you and your family the best of luck in 2015!

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and always have fun. If you do what you can, with what you have, you will always be successful. If you are struggling to achieve your heifers desired look, please feel free to contact me at (405)432-0734 or SEMyers@landolakes.com. §

Steven E. Myers, Ph.D., Beef Consulting Nutritionist, Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC.

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“Treat it like a Business” Consignment Sale Marketing Tips

By Mike Green, 3G Sales & Service

In my 30 years of purebred cattle

experience as a ranch manager, sale manager and herd consultant I have seen the “do’s and don’ts” of proper preparation and marketing of consignment sale cattle. Please allow me to share with you what I believe to be the essential steps for a successful sell.

Before selection of your sale cattle, it is imperative that you as a breeder collect all of the information available for prospective buyers within your control. Your cattle, including calves, need to be registered through the breed association. Next you need to collect birth weights, weaning weights, yearling weights EPDs and carcass evaluations. This data will be adjusted and processed through C.U.P. lab, which is sent to your breed association. The more

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information you obtain for the buyers, the more faith they will have in your product. All of this information should be sent in a timely manner to your sale manager for printing. The manager will most likely have a consignment form for you to fill out. If allowed, provide descriptive footnotes for the catalog. Don’t be redundant with pedigree, they can see that in the printed gene tree. It is suggested that you list exceptional cow families, longevity, udder quality, structure, muscle, fertility and disposition as some of your descriptions.

Make sale selections at least 100 days prior to the sale to allow enough time for proper fitting. I suggest to only select high quality cattle for the sale. I tell clients to select cattle that they would prefer to buy, rather than sell. Remember that a consignment sale is a competition and your cattle

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FEATURE will be judged against the other consignments in the sale. Next you need to fit the cattle to the sale. What I mean by this is, that certain sales have particular cattle types and quality that sell better at that sale. You want to be one of the best consignments in terms of quality and type at that sale. Don’t take a gnat to a pigeon shoot!

After you have made your selections, separate the cattle into like categories. Put open heifers with opens, breds with breds, pairs with pairs and separate bulls. Bigger, bossy cattle will limit the feed intake from smaller cattle. I like to fit my sale cattle in a feed trap. Grass is an option but I have found that cattle won’t eat the amount of grain that I need them to, when on grass. The trap should include proper trough space, fresh, high quality hay and clean water.

Upon trap separation I suggest to deworm your cattle, even if you had done it at your normal times of management protocol. I like to keep a powdered fungicide like “Kaptan”, used for plants. Mix with water and spray the cattle weekly. You can do this in the chute with a small spray unit. This will keep your sale cattle from contracting ringworm. Those of you that have fought that battle know that it spreads quickly and is quite unattractive on your cattle. The spray will assure that you stop it before it starts. I also suggest that you weigh your cattle upon onset so you can evaluate proper gain during the feeding process. Then weigh your cattle weekly. Cattle will gain approximately one pound of gain per seven pounds of grain.

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There are a lot of feeds available. It is imperative that the feed you select is at least 70% TDN (total digestible nutrients). Your feed representative can tell you the %TDN of your feed. Start by feeding at 1% of the body weight of your sale animal.

Then feed the animal twice a day, half of the ration in the morning and the other half in the evening. Increase your feed over the next three weeks until you get to 2.5% of body weight per day. I like to use feed additives such as Tetracycline and Rumensin.

The medicated additive will keep your product from sickness and the Rumensin will alleviate stomach issues.

During your third month of feeding decrease the amount of feed slowly. This will allow you to diminish loose stool at the sale. I like to add cottonseed hulls to the feed to replace the amount of decreased grain.

Within 30 days of the sale, get your proper veterinary inspection and interstate health certificates. Make sure that all proper testing is done for the sale.

There are a lot of ways to groom your cattle for the sale. However when you do it, do it within two to three weeks of the sale. This will allow for proper fresh re-growth of hair and cover up any mistakes you might make. If you fire brand your cattle, make sure and do it within seven days of the sale to keep it looking fresh.

Don’t apply your sale tag until you get ready to leave for the sale. “Pretty is as pretty does”.

I like to take my cattle into the sale on the Thursday prior to a Saturday

FEATURE sale. This will allow your cattle to settle in and eat and drink like you need them to at the sale site. Supplies to take include: health certificates, feed, hay, pen bedding, manure fork, broom, wheel barrow, water and feed tubs and any pen banners for the stall.

The banners help you advertise your cattle and program. Sometimes cattle won’t readily drink water at the sale.

Since they are used to your water at home, bring ten or more gallons of your ranch water, just in case. Don’t feed too much grain at the sale. If you have done proper feeding the last three months they will be in great shape. You’re not going to put on weight at the sale. Tip: take some alfalfa hay and feed it to the cattle just before the sale to give them a full appearance during the auction. But remember, any feed or water only stays in the top part of the first stomach for about 30 minutes. Use accordingly.

Keep your pen and area clean at all times and make sure your cattle are “dressed for success”. It is important to be available as much as you can to talk to perspective buyers about your sale cattle and program. The buyers

associate the quality of your cattle at the sale with the quality in your herd as a whole. Good consignments create future success in other sales and private treaty.

If you have done everything you can to arrive with a properly selected and properly fit product, remember one thing. As one of my mentors told me many years ago, “unheard, untold, and unsold”. You have got to do your part in marketing your animal! Either take out advertising or at least contact prospective buyers prior to the sale and let them know what you’re selling. Be proud and knowledgeable about your product and let it be known ahead of time. Send the buyer of your product a thank you note after the sale. They will remember that you did and look for your cattle at the next sale. Guarantee your product! Don’t worry about sale order or sale penning. You can’t hide a good product from a buyer! If you’ve done all you can in sale preparation, the buyers will find your product at the sale and pay a premium for it. Remember it’s a competition, so “Treat It Like A Business”. §

“As one of my mentors told me many years ago, “unheard, untold, and unsold”.

You have got to do your part in marketing your animal!”

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When Tom Lasater developed the

Beefmaster breed, the beef industry of the 1930’s – 1950’s was very different than today. There were no modern selection tools such as EPDs (Expected Progeny Differences), ultrasound for live animal carcass evaluations or Genomics (DNA) to help identify superior animals. Making genetic progress was difficult, but over time it helped develop the Beefmaster breed.

Through following a well thoughtout breeding program that utilizes a cross of Hereford, Shorthorn and Bos Indicus genetics, then selecting the most adaptable, performance oriented animals and breeding only the best, the Beefmaster breed was then born in the harsh brush country of South Texas.

While there has been much written about the Lasater Ranch and the development of the Beefmaster breed, a simple, effective philosophy that is rooted in profitable beef production emerged. Known as the Six Essentials: Fertility, Disposition, Weight, Conformation, Hardiness and Milk Production are the core traits that the entire Beefmaster breed was selected for and developed upon. Those Six Essentials are what makes the Beefmaster breed such a powerful crossbreeding tool for today’s U.S. beef industry.

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The genetic combination of roughly 25% Hereford, 25% Shorthorn and 50% Bos Indicus (specifically Gir, Guzerat and Nelore) proved to be very prolific. The resulting composites were selected using the Six Essentials and over time proved themselves to be very predictable. The unique genetic makeup of Beefmaster yields 63% Retained Heterosis, a vital statistic for the profitability of commercial cattlemen. USDA recognized Beefmaster as a breed in 1954.

Why is crossbreeding important?

As of 2015, the U.S. has the smallest beef cow herd we have seen as a nation since the 1950’s. While our cow herd has become smaller, our human population continues to increase at a rapid pace. The demand for protein in higher quality diets across the world has increased the demand for beef. It takes a long time to expand a cow herd. That is why is so important to create as much efficiency as possible in the beef supply chain. Planned crossbreeding with Beefmasters is the fastest way to create efficiency and profit in the cattle business.

The U.S. cow herd is dominated by black hided, British breed-influenced genetics. These females excel at raising calves that produce high quality carcasses for the consumer and that is very important. Over time,

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FEATURE to earn premiums for their calves, many producers have begun straight breeding their commercial cows.

True, those black hided British calves earn a premium at the sale barn but at what cost to the producer?

Crossbreeding using Beefmasters is a proven method to increase maternal efficiency and calf performance, resulting in more cost savings and profit for the beef producer. How do we know that crossbreeding works?

There have been countless scientific research projects on the effects of Heterosis (the scientific name for the result of hybrid vigor that occurs with crossbreeding) in livestock production. Time and again, crossbreeding has proven to be the single most effective way to increase productivity in commercial cow herds.

Heterosis or hybrid vigor, is the result of crossbreeding. Heterosis leads to performance advantages in crossbreds over the average of their straight-bred parents. When used properly, as in a well-planned crossbreeding program, heterosis can lead to big improvements in performance and efficiency. That in turn leads to more profit for the beef producer.

There are three types of heterosis and how well a breeder harnesses these types will determine how much impact hybrid vigor will have on his calf crop.

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resulting in more live and healthier calves. Growthier, heavier calves at almost every point are a result of crossbreeding. True, crossbred calves can also have heavier birth weights but the improved calf survivability of crossbred calves overshadows those concerns. Who can say no to more live calves born, more calves surviving to weaning and the bonus of those calves weighing more?

Maternal heterosis are the effects that come from using crossbred cows. Those effects are very profound for maternal traits. It all begins with fertility which lowly heritable.

Crossbreeding leads to big improvements in lowly heritable traits such as fertility, resulting in more calves born in a shorter time frame. The calves of crossbred mothers are more vigorous, grow faster and weigh more. As long as we sell cattle by the pound, these improvements are vital. While this is impressive, the big impact of crossbred cows come from having a longer productive lifetime and producing more calves. Given the cost of replacement heifers in today’s market, a cow that produces for three more years (at a minimum) is a big advantage. Beefmasters excel in maternal traits. Beefmaster sired females add even more punch to your crossbreeding program.

The chart demonstrating the impact on individual and maternal heterosis on production is truly eye-opening. As you can see, crossbreeding pays dividends. Old time cattlemen used to say that “hybrid vigor is the only free lunch in the cow business”.

FEATURE for all traits. The icing on the cake for this particular cross is the outstanding maternal heterosis that leads to superior females that are more fertile, wean more and larger calves and live longer more productive lives.

To maximize heterosis potential and to keep a crossbreeding program simple, many ranchers use a terminal crossbreeding program. A great example is Angus x Beefmaster to produce a crossbred female that is designed to maximize maternal heterosis. Then those Angus x Beefmaster crossbred females would be mated to Continental bulls such as Charolais to maximize performance potential in their calves. This mating system leverages

Keeping a crossbreeding program simple is the key to success. Stressing the genetic differences between breeds used in crossbreeding is important. The more unrelated the breeds being used are; the more of an impact heterosis will have. Crossing British breeds such as Angus x Hereford works very well but there are genetically similar. Crossing British breeds with Continental breeds such as Angus x Charolais yields better performance results because those two breeds are less related than Angus x Hereford.

Crossing British breeds with an American breed such as Angus x Beefmaster leads to even greater advantages because of the Bos Indicus influence in Beefmaster. The roughly 50% Bos Indicus content in Beefmaster is toAngus x Beefmaster cow nursing Charolais sired calf tally unrelated to the the genetic diversity across British, British genetics in this cross; resultContinental and American breeds reing in even higher heterosis impacts

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FEATURE sulting in higher performance at every level and exploits breed complimentarity needed to maximize production and profit.

In today’s beef industry that demands efficiency, Beefmasters answer the challenge by being exceptional convertors of feed. In multiple allbreed bull development facilities that measure feed efficiency and residual feed intake, Beefmasters consistently rank as the most efficient convertors when compared to other breeds in the same facilities. In commercial feedyards, dry matter conversions in the five pound range are typical for Beefmaster sired steers. Ask any cattle feeder and they will tell you the importance of feed conversion and

Beefmaster steers in feedyard

performance.

While maternal heterosis is the main calling card for Beefmasters, it should be noted that carcass merit is not overlooked in this versatile breed.

Given the prominence of black hided commercial cows in today’s industry, it is interesting to look at a Beefmaster progeny test performed by Texas A&M University from 1998-2001.

Commercial Angus cows from the TAMU McGregor Experiment Station were mated to five Beefmaster bulls.

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TAMU staff collected the complete performance information from the calves that were all born, grown and finished at the McGregor Station.

Additionally TAMU scientists and USDA Graders collected the carcass data, including Warner-Bratzler Shear Force tests after the cattle were harvested at Sam Kane Beef Processors in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The results for the 258 Beefmaster x Angus progeny were impressive.

Seventy-two percent of the cattle received a quality grade of Choice or Prime while the average yield grade was 3.28. In today’s sophisticated grid marketing systems, these cattle would have earned solid premiums. Since that project was conducted, Beefmaster breeders have worked very hard to add even more carcass merit by utilizing ultrasound carcass data and now genomic tests to improve the quality of their end product. Time and again Beefmasters have proven themselves a great crossbreeding partner with black hided and Continental cattle both in the yard and on the rail.

No breed of cattle is perfect.

Beefmaster breeders realize that. That is why planned crossbreeding is so important to the future of the beef industry. Beefmasters are the most versatile crossbreeding tool available.

Beefmaster’s 63% retained heterosis means superior females, more fertility, heavier weaning calves, more longevity, significantly more lifetime production and the list goes on.

If you want to add more productivity and efficiency to your herd then add Beefmasters to your crossbreeding program. §

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LONGEVITY OF PRODUCTION

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972/7 - Classic Cotton X Miss Dusty

In raising cattle continuously for over 63 years, over the last 42 of which have involved Beefmasters, I’ve seen a lot of cycles in cattle prices, weather, and preferences in breeds and genetics within breeds. Raising cattle for those lengths of time in very drought prone areas of South Texas forces one to, knowingly or unknowingly, select for what Beefmaster breeders call the “6 Essentials” just to stay in business. While they are all important, without fertility the others do not matter.

In early June of this year we concluded our Spring A.I. breeding at which time our ranches were improving but still impacted by the drought that started in the Fall of 2010.

The importance of fertility and why we have continued to involve Classic Cotton and Cornerstone genetics in our cattle were again manifested when two of the cows to come in heat and AI’d in this last round of breeding were a 13-year-old Classic Cotton daughter with her two-month-old 12th natural calf at side and a 15-year-old Cornerstone daughter with her two-month-old 14th natural calf at side. This has not been their first drought.

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365/8 - Cornerstone X Miss Dusty

Neither of these cows have been AI’d more than once each year nor exposed to more than one bull each year. Longevity of production greatly increases the profitability of fertility.

Just think how cows producing this many consecutive years, as compared to growing more heifer calves to the point of producing a calf, would improve your bottom line.

Our 972/7 cow pictured above is just one of several Classic Cotton X Miss Dusty donors we are flushing.

We have an annual Fall Production Sale at our comfortable Sales Facility on our Wilson County Division eight miles west of Floresville, Texas. Our cattle are sold with numerous objective evaluations including adjusted weaning weights, adjusted yearling weights, sonogram carcass evaluations, pelvic measurements, U classified by a BBU representative and those sold as bred determined with certainty by sonogram to be safe in calf to the AI bull or safe in calf to a certain clean-up bull.

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Wilson County Division 8 miles west of Floresville, Texas Kirk Carr: (830) 480-2660

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Kendall County Division Midway between Boerne and Fredericksburg, Texas Mike Redding: (830) 324-6524

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Stock Show University is COMPLIMENTARY. All ages and skill levels are welcome from beginner to advanced. We host clinics at shows and homes across the United States, including beef expos, major shows, and junior nationals; all FREE of charge! Clinics range from convenient two-hour clinics to comprehensive, in-depth two-day clinics called GRAD Programs. The best and most talented ‘professors’ in the business will focus on all areas needed to achieve the Championship look - show day fitting/clipping, animal selection, showmanship, feeding, daily hair and animal care to name a few.

GRAD Programs are perhaps our strongest commitment to our youth. These are TWO-DAY CLINICS where a successful partnership will be developed between a student and a professor. This program is a great confidence builder and allows the students to gain hands-on experience and actively seek answers to any question they may have.

Even though these two-day camps can be large in numbers, a meaningful, one-to-one relationship will be built between a student and professor. Participants will be placed in groups of 8 to 12 students to one professor and divided by the individuals each level of experience. Here is where the students will learn hands-on skills in show day fitting, daily hair care, showmanship and clipping. Stock Show U professors are the best in the business. The impact from these skilled professors on each student will be contagious.

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