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IBBA Annual Meeting Coverage Complete coverage of the Annual Meeting events held in Houston

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IBBA Concludes Annual Meeting

International Brangus Breeders Foundation Raises Funds at

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Cattlemen Recognized at Annual IBBA Meeting

IBBA Recognizes 2015 Brangus and Red Brangus Herdsmen

2015 IBBA Board of Directors

IBA Scholarship Recipients Announced

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More Than Just A Headquarters

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If You’re Not Using Sexed Semen, You Should Be

Rachel Davis and Mallory Newsom dive into the long history of the IBBA Headquarters Building located in San Antonio, Texas.

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Luke Bradford explores the benefits of utilizing sexed semen in your registered Brangus operation.

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Allen Goode

Features & Specials

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Departments

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Staff Connection Director Connection Regional Connection IBBA Connection

Extremely Successful Annual Meeting :: by Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS Information = Opportunity :: by Mike Vorel Records Broken - AGAIN :: by Tyler Dean

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IJBBA Connection

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Marketing Update

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Show Results

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Industry News

A Strive for Success... :: by Allyson Polston

IBA Connection

IBA Holds Annual Meeting :: by Jodi Jackson Marketing Report :: by Kyles Dykes

Membership

Welcome New Members IBBA Announces Addition of Ultrablack and Ultrared Shows From the IBBA Membership Committee South Florida Fair Florida State Fair Regional Brangus Show Florida State Fair Junior Brangus Show Dixie National Regional Brangus Show International Brangus Show BIF to Meet June 9-12 in Biloxi

The Official Publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association.

The Brangus Journal is an international publication serving the Brangus seedstock producer.

Published eight times annually, this archive is designed to highlight accomplishments and improvements within the association. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interests of the members while showcasing IBBA member breeding programs, efforts and achievements to other Brangus seedstock producers. The Journal also provides a venue for the IBBA to communicate directly with their members providing updates related to the association, publishing feature stories, or announcing results.

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On the Cover...

Service Directory State Directory Calendar of Events Advertisers Index

Several trophies and banners were handed out at the recent International Brangus Show in Houston, Texas.

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Staff Connection Executive Vice President

Tommy Perkins, Ph.D., PAS

210.696.8231 x212 :: tperkins@int-brangus.org

Director of Shows and Youth Programs, Publications Editor

405.867.1421 or 405.207.6921 :: tyler@int-brangus.org

Tyler Dean

Kyle Dykes

Commercial Marketing Coordinator

254.371.9388 :: kdykes@int-brangus.org Promotions and Communications intern

Rachel Davis

804.356.1951 :: intern@gobrangus.com Advertising Sales Manager

Controller

Frances Miller

210.696.8231 x203 :: frances_miller@int-brangus.org Accounting Specialist

Patti Teeler

210.696.8231 x205 :: patti@int-brangus.org Registry Specialist

Rosanne Nelson

210.696.8231 x206 :: rosanne_sralla@int-brangus.org Product Manager

Emilio Silvas

210.696.8231 x207 :: emilio@gps-beef.com

Melanie Fuller

979.255.3343 :: mwfuller@hotmail.com

Director Connection President

Mike Vorel

Larry Parker

Area 5

First VP

Michael Kammerer

Area 7

Eddy Roberts

Area 11

Term: 2014-2017 386-935-1416 :: wetfarm1@windstream.net Secretary-Treasurer

Brandon Belt

Area 7

Term: 2015-2018 254-248-5260 :: brandonbelt@aol.com

Chuck Sword

Area 1

Term: 2013-2016 770-468-3486 :: cnffarm@aol.com

Russ Williamson

Area 7

Term: 2013-2016 903-530-5957 :: skyhawkbrangus@yahoo.com

Danny Farris

Bill Davis

Area 2

Term: 2014-2017 870-668-3329 :: bdavis@billdavistrucking.com

Term: 2014-2017 936-449-5744 :: jlkamm@earthlink.net Second VP

Area 10

Term: 2013-2016 520-508-3505 :: jddiane@vtc.net

Term: 2013-2016 405-826-6959 :: vorelfarms@gmail.com

Area 9

Term: 2013-2016 325-669-5727 :: farrisranching@yahoo.com

Cody Gariss

Area 3

Davy Sneed

Area 4

Term: 2014-2017 417-398-2836 :: cody_gariss88@hotmail.com Term: 2015-2018 615-904-5850 :: dsfarms1980@gmail.com

Carolyn Beldon Carson

Area 6

Term: 2015-2018 530-713-5111 :: cbcbeef@gmail.com

Doyle Miller

Area 8

Term: 2015-2018 615-351-2783 :: dmiller@doylemillercpa.com Contact the Director(s) from your area with any questions or concerns you have have about our association.

Regional Connection Don Cullen susancullen884@centurytel.net Don Hall hallbran72019@yahoo.com Heart of America Brangus Breeders Association Jim Mussulman jmussulm@yahoo.com Hill Country Brangus Breeders Association Brandon Belt brandonbelt@aol.com International Red Brangus Breeders Association Marcos Borges marcos@mbjranch.com Louisiana Brangus Breeders Association Bob Savoie bobsavoie@charter.net Mississippi Brangus Breeders Association Bill Wells wwells@bellsouth.net Alabama Brangus Breeders Association

Arkansas Brangus Breeders Association

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Danny Wells dbwells72@sbcglobal.net Doug Williams whipowill@yadtel.net Southwest Brangus Breeders Association Dr. Bart Carter bjcmd@cableone.net Texas Brangus Breeders Association Doug Muenchow cattlemandoug@aol.com West Coast Brangus Breeders Association Pam Doiron doiron@spanishranch.net West Texas Brangus Breeders Association Mark Morrow 325.798.3140 Oklahoma Brangus Association

Southeast Brangus Breeders Association

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IBBA Connection Extremely Successful Annual Meeting

by Tommy PERKINS, Ph.D., PAS IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT

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t seems the beef industry continues to become more consolidated and responsive to data driven decisions.

Obviously, this plays into the hands of an association with a large database to help members make breeding and management decisions. John Genho, with Livestock Genetic Services, presented a very good case for the new IBBA EPDs during his presentation to the Breed Improvement Committee and guests during the annual meeting in Houston. The decision to move away from a “multi-breed” model will allow our EPDs to be “DATA DRIVEN” and less dependent on literature estimates for breed effects and heterosis estimates. With that said, it will become even more important for breeders to submit “complete data” on animals in a properly designated, contemporary group.

In the future, look for the board to place emphasis on the development of selection indexes for economically important traits like feed efficiency and fertility. The indexes will be dependent on our members supplying phenotypical data on cattle in their inventories which may include traits such as feed efficiency (RFI), gestation length (need conception and calving dates), teat and udder scores, feet and leg scores, and others. The use of artificial insemination (AI) has never been as important in your operation as it is today. AI will only compliment a data driven system to collect the necessary phenotypes.

The high cost of purchasing new herd sires is another reason to add or increase the use of AI in your breeding decisions this year. The cost has never been so low to add high accuracy, trait validated bulls to your breeding program. Don’t be afraid to use an industry accepted synchronization program along with a timed AI breeding scheme to take advantage of the economic and genetic advantages of using these time-tested technologies.

The 2015 IBBA Annual meeting was a success and congratulations to the award winners. The Gordon Schubert family received the IBBA Pioneer of the Year Award posthumously in honor of their Uncle, Dave Schubert. John and Sherry Milam along with the Draggin’ M ranch staff received the IBBA Breeder of the Year Award. Lastly, the Commercial Producer of the Year award went posthumously to Donald Robertson and was

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accepted by Donnie, Claire and Reagan Robertson. A big thank you goes out to the entire IBBA staff for their hard work and dedication to this event.

The newly elected IBBA officers for 2015 include President, Mike Vorel; 1st Vice President, Mike Kammerer; 2nd Vice President, Eddy Roberts; and Secretary/Treasurer, Brandon Belt. Carolyn Belden Carson, Doyle Miller, Davy Sneed and Brandon Belt were seated as directors to serve a three-year term.

The officers and directors will be busy in the upcoming year as they oversee the implementation of genomic enhanced EPDs, building updates, and other issues facing the membership. They will be counting on input from our membership on each issue of importance.

As a matter of fact, President Vorel stressed the importance of a strong volunteer program throughout the awards banquet in Houston. Thus, the call for committee volunteers has been put in motion and is needed for the success of this association.

Please complete the committee volunteer form found on the IBBA website at http://gobrangus.com/ibba-seeks-committeevolunteers/. Do not hesitate to call me if you want to serve on a committee in the future. I look forward to seeing the important things the newly appointed committee chairs and members will be presenting to the board for action in the coming year.

All of the by-law amendments voted on by the membership passed with a high margin of victory. Therefore, the membership has added a 25 percent quorum to pass a bylaws change, approved to implement electronic voting, removed the executive committee, clarified that cattle must be 87.5 percent Brangus to be upgraded from an Ultrablack and/or Ultrared, added a three day notice to call a board meeting via telephone or video conference, and approved any IBBA member (director or not) to serve as a standing committee chair if appointed by the President.

The International Brangus Breeders Foundation (IBBF) had a successful fundraising campaign at Houston this year. A big thanks goes out to Ideal Video Productions, American Marketing Services, and Doak Lambert for volunteering their time and talents to the Friday night auction event that raised over $42,000 for IBBF. Additionally, the silent auction, 52-card gun raffle, and private donations generated another $50,000 for the foundation.

Do not hesitate to call me if you have any specific questions about purchasing Brangus semen, use of Brangus EPDs for bull selection, or other Brangus issues. For information about all IBBA programs and other inquiries, please call (210) 696-8231 or visit www.GoBrangus.com. Stay connected to IBBA through Facebook, Twitter, or receive news updates by joining our email list. BJ

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irst, I would like to thank all IBBA members for the opportunity to serve as your President. I believe as a breed we are in a season of opportunity.

We are experiencing the best times the cattle industry has ever seen and it is easy to glide along and enjoy the good times. Realistically, it is a great time to utilize the market opportunities and move our Brangus breed to the forefront of the cattle industry. As Brangus breeders, we have a multitude of unexplored opportunities. One simple answer for continued Brangus growth is to gather and collect information to prove the true value of Brangus genetics.

The world has changed and we now live in a time where we have access to all kinds of information in our pockets. Most of us have computers, Ipads, Iphones and other media devices with us at all times. We have easy, quick access to all kinds of information. We shop, communicate, educate ourselves and purchase products from the internet using information that is readily available to us.

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by Mike VOREL IBBA PRESIDENT

Our Brangus business is no different. Our customers are searching for any and all information that is available to them.

The day of saying “she raises a big calf ” or “he sires great daughters” is fading away as it carries very little value to our customers. Our customers are educated and because they have easy access to information they want meaningful information.

The opportunity to add true value is through real information gathered and entered into our IBBA database – computed and solidified. Proving the solid value of our cattle through information collected creates unlimited marketing opportunities and opens new doors in new areas.

Most of you may have heard me discuss contemporary grouping – again and again. Contemporary grouping is one of our most basic but valuable tools. Turning in correct information in as large of contemporary groups as possible allows everyone access to animals that will fit and excel in your herd as well as your customers’ herd. This benefits you as the breeder as it allows you to make sound mating decision to improve in areas where your herd needs it.

We will soon have Genomic Enhanced EPD’s. Our Genomic EPD’s are based on information turned in through contemporary groups which solidifies our existing EPD’s. So again, information creates the opportunity to add value to our product.

Research projects allow us as IBBA members the opportunity to prove true value. Our new International Brangus Breeders Foundation offers us, as a breed the good fortune of being involved in new research projects. Supporting IBBF in some way, no matter how large or small, will impact the future of the Brangus breed. The Foundation will offer the funding to support research and projects which are not possible through our regular budget.

To be a credible breed of the future, we must provide valuable, accessible, solid information about our product. Whether customers are looking for carcass values, reproductive traits, growth traits, calving ease or soundness, all of these factors add value. The biggest contribution you could make to our growth and added demand for the Brangus breed could be the information you collect and submit to the IBBA. I look forward to working with each of you, as we are all a part of the bright future of our association.

Collect and turn in information – help create vast opportunities for our great Brangus breed! BJ

Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association Field Day May 15, 2015

Oklahoma State University, Animal Science Dept, Stillwater, OK Topics to be discussed include:

Factors Influencing Beef Quality, Supply and Demand Bull Performance Tests & Why Feed Efficiency is Important The Value of Crossbreeding in Rebuilding the Nations Cowherd Use of Artificial Insemination in a High Priced Bull Market Practical Use of Genomics in Bull Selection Foot and Leg Soundness – Nutrition, Genetics or Both?

A comercial cattlemen’s panel will also be held during this event.

Please Join us May 16, 2015 at OSU for the IBBA Board of Directors Meeting

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IBBA Connection Records Broken AGAIN

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, BRANGUS PUBLICATIONS EDITOR

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nce again, our annual meetings in Houston were a huge success and I am truly humbled by the outpour of support our breeders have for their association. Furthermore, I am deeply touched by the numerous compliments awarded to the junior program and by our breeders’ continued support of the IJBBA through their participation in the 2015 IJBBA Legacy Female Buyer Group.

Seventy-five breeders and businesses participated in the Buyer Group, raising $32,500 – the highest amount ever raised by the group.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to Larry and Gina Gill of G Bar Brangus in Beckville, Texas, and Scotty and Sherry Henderson of 2H Brangus in Bossier City, Louisiana. Their donation of the phenotypically phenomenal Ms 2H/GBB Pres 915B5 undoubtedly fueled interest and participation in the 2015 Legacy Female Buyer Group.

Another deserving thank you must be given to Mr. Steve Densmore, a past winner of the Georganne Myers IJBBA Supporter of the Year Award and longtime IJBBA Advisor.

Densmore’s number was pulled from the hat as the winner of the 2015 Legacy female and following a brief pause for his win to sink in he pointed to auctioneer, Doak Lambert and exclaimed, “Let’s sell her again!” Densmore later explained it has always

been a dream of his to be able to say those words and give the heifer back to the IJBBA for additional fundraising.

The heifer re-sold immediately and commanded $9,000 from Tommie Rogers of the Branch Ranch in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Rogers has built an outstanding herd of Brangus cattle in Louisiana and has continuously been an avid supporter of the IJBBA. His dedication and desire to help the youth of this great breed is immeasurable and greatly appreciated by all involved with the IJBBA. The 2015 IJBBA Legacy Female once again broke existing records and set the bar even higher for the future. In total, $41,500 was raised to help fund the IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference as well as the travel and promotion efforts of the IJBBA Board of Directors. These funds are truly astounding and will go a long way in continuing to build the legacy of the IJBBA. The end of the Houston events and the International Brangus Show brings the end of the 2014-2015 show season. Lookout for a summary of the IBBA National and Regional point shows in next month’s Brangus Journal. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the IJBBA or IBBA shows. BJ

Support of the IJBBA Legacy Female was overwhelming again this year. Over 75 breeders and business participated in the Buyer Group (pictured above). Special thanks to G Bar Brangus and 2H Brangus for donating the 2015 Legacy Female and to Tommie Rogers for his purchase of the powerful female. Larry and Gina Gill, Scotty Henderson and Tommie Rogers are pictured to the left with the IJBBA Board of Directors.

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IJBBA Connection A Strive for Success...

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his marked my second year attending the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, not only as a junior board director but also as a Brangus breeder. One word that sums up the Houston show for this Florida girl is “prestigious”.

The first time walking into the barn I stood in awe of how enormous the building was and I didn’t know where to begin looking. I also noticed how many head of cattle were attending.

Beyond Florida, I never knew there was a show like the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Between the cattle shows, meetings, banquets, helping the junior board raise a substantial amount of money, and being the largest show I have ever attended, Houston is one of my favorite shows. Houston is always filled with friends, fun and cattle.

Since breaking a record last year with the Foundation Female, donated by Salacoa Valley Farms and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the board had high expectations to do just as well this year. This year’s newly renamed, Legacy Female, was donated

by G Bar Brangus and 2H Brangus. The junior board sold $32,500 worth of tickets. Mr. Steve Densmore won the heifer and graciously donated her back to the juniors to resell. She resold for another $9,000 to Mr. Tommie Rogers, in turn giving us a total of $41,500.

Selling the donation heifer is what I would consider to be one of the hardest challenges while being on the junior board. Being on

by Allyson POLSTON IJBBA DIRECTOR

the IJBBA board has allowed me to share a wonderful experience with amazing people and breeders. There are so many breeders that help and support the juniors and by supporting the juniors you are helping us travel, put on the National Junior Brangus Show, and also host our IJBBA Legacy Leadership Conference.

The junior board also attended meetings, two sales, an awards banquet, and a breakfast while at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The awards banquet awarded many awards including several scholarships to high school and college students, the recognition of the outgoing IBBA President, the Pioneer Award, the Breeder of the Year, and the Commercial Producer of the Year. At the IBBA Annual Meeting we were able to hear Dr. Perkins discuss the Brangus breed this past year and how we have grown. We also listened to Traci Middleton discuss her year as the IBBA’s President. Also included, was the introduction of the new board members and officers.

Meeting domestic and international breeders is one of the most memorable things I was able to do in Houston. Learning about other breeder’s operations, what they find interesting, their knowledge of the breed, and how they define success in the breed industry is something I consider to be very important not only as a junior director but as a striving breeder.

We wouldn’t be able to strive for success if it wasn’t for everyone’s support, help and encouragement. Thank you! BJ

2014-2015 IJBBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Racheal Sharp, Konawa, OK racheal.sharp.rs@gmail.com

Ex-Officio Kacie Wallace, Bryan, TX goinshowin02@yahoo.com

Vice President Quinn Carter, Haines City, FL quinn.carter95@yahoo.com

SOC Sale Chair Colby Davis, Tahlequah, OK cwdbrangus@yahoo.com

Secretary Meghan Pickett, Robeline, LA speeples1@bellsouth.net

Reporter McKenzie Posey, Wayne, OK posey_mckenzie@yahoo.com

Director Kendra Brull, Atchison, KS kbrull15@mh-ma.com

Director Kourtney Gardner, China Spring, TX kourtney.l.gardner@gmail.com

Director Director Emilee Garza, Spring, TX Allyson Polston, Lakeland, FL kimberly@remaxrewards.net goober4141@gmail.com IBBA Queen Kacie Wallace, Bryan, TX goinshowin02@yahoo.com 14 | April 2015

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Thank you to all the ranches, breeders, and businesses that participated in the Foundation Female Buyer Group. By joining forces, this group was able to purchase this year’s Foundation Female for a $32,500! Your investment in the future of our breed and the junior association is greatly appreciated.

Additional thanks to M-M Brangus, Steve Densmore, for donating the heifer back to the IJBBA and to The Branch Ranch, Tommie Rogers for the final purchase of the heifer for $9,000.

A very special thank you goes to G Bar Brangus and 2H Brangus for their donation of the 2015 Legacy Female, Ms 2H/GBB Pres 915B5!

G Bar Brangus Larry & Gina Gill (903) 754-6791

2H Brangus Scotty & Sherry Henderson (318) 208-0069

Another Record

Thank You

Rhonda Perkins 2 Hearts Brangus Farris Ranching Company Salacoa Valley Farm 5C Cattle Garris Ranch Sankey’s 6N Ranch Aimee Adamek Gary Prause & Lisa Sebastian Santa Rosa Ranch American Marketing Services Genesis Ranch B&B Farms Grasshopper Hill Farm Schmidt Farms Belt Brangus Greuel Family Brangus Seminole Tribe of Florida Calyx Star Ranch Ideal Video Productions SK Brangus Cavender Ranch Indian Hills Ranch Skyhawk Brangus Chimney Rock Cattle Company JLS International Stacey Peirce Chip Gibson Lake Majestik Farms Stalwart Ranch Circle M Ranch Lanie 5 Ranch T. Dean Cattle Company Circle X Land & Cattle Company Lingg Farms Tanecka Ranch Clover Ranch Little Creek Farms The Branch Ranch Cox Excalibur Brangus L-Ray Ranch The Oaks Farms Craig Stovall M Bar M Brangus The Pat Pinch Family Crochet Cattle McCreary Farms Tim Waldrop CWD Brangus Meghan Pickett T-Mac Farms Trey Cuevas David & Susan Vaughn Mill Creek Land & Cattle Trio Cattle & Genetics Davy & Wendy Sneed Mossy Ridge Farm Triple Crown Ranch Deep Down Ranch Murry Farms Triple JR Cattle Company Oak Creek Farms Dillard Land & Cattle Company Truitt Brangus Farms Oddie Landing Doak Lambert Vorel Farms Penny Bowie Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch W.E.T. Farms Rafter Double C Double W Ranch Wes Davis Rafter Z Brangus Draggin M Ranch BRANGUS Journal April 2015 | 15 Red Bird Meadows Emilee Garza

IBA Connection IBA Holds Annual Meeting

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he International Brangus Auxiliary held their annual meeting in Houston on March 5, 2015. In addition to the election of officers, the group enjoyed some food, fellowship and fun door prizes. IBA was also selling several of our promotional items over the weekend. One of the new items we are selling are personalized blankets. Take a look below and place your order for a unique Brangus item. BJ

by Jodi JACKSON IBA EX-OFFICIO Top Right: Outgoing President, Jodi Jackson received a leather IPad cover for her service to the IBA. Middle Right: The group enjoyed food, fun and fellowship.

Bottom Right: Ann Galloway was the first International guest to attend our IBA meeting. She is with Durran Cattle, Roma, QLD. Australia. Pictured from left: Rebecca Cowan, Galloway, Sidney Thomason, Kay Gibson and Tina Gardner.

Bottom Left: The IBA was seen throughout the weekend selling promotional items.

Tina Gardner and Sami Roop show off a Brangus sun visor.

IBA Officers: (L to R) President Sami Roop, 1st Vice President Tina Gardner, 2nd Vice President Ginger Pritchard, Secretary MaryBeth Farris, Ex Officio Jodi Jackson. Not Pictured: Treasurer Sharron McCreary and Historian Susan Burke.

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Marketing Update Marketing Report

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by Kyle DYKES IBBA COMMERCIAL MARKETING COORDINATOR

he month of March was incredibly busy for the and get to see how you can adjust your program to fit a variety of International Brangus Breeders Association. needs. This type of marketing scheme is very beneficial to both Throughout the hustle and bustle of the Houston parties. The more people get to know you, the more they are willing Livestock Show and Rodeo and multiple sales taking to discuss and share their expectations and demands they want to place across the country, the IBBA managed to take care of meet on their operation. This information can be invaluable when important business at the annual meeting. marketing your cattle.

Cattle prices remained relatively steady with hopes of staying My main point is, in order to produce a product that people will that way. Although prices may not climb or spike like we saw last buy you must get to know the client and what they want so that you year, things seem stable. The demand for beef is still present and can create a product that meets their needs. The best way to use herds across the country are rebuilding with quality animals that that information is to personalize your product to fit them as best are setting the bar higher than ever before. you can, and the demand for your cattle will undoubtedly grow. I Lately, rain has been plentiful in many parts of the country, wasn’t the organizer of this specific trip, but it is evident that if you making for a healthy onset of spring for the year. The moisture has are in any way involved, you quickly build a trust with the people been welcomed except for the few times that it came in conjunction you travel with. with freezing temperatures.

Brangus cattle offer excellent fertility, longevity and carcass In terms of commercial merit and with these cattle, the Brangus Built If you are a current member I challenge you to components you can’t help female program has been take a step forward find someone that you can push and motivate but doing wonderfully. If you in your program. The haven’t started utilizing to either become a member or increase his or demand for embryos and these tags that are sure to semen are present across her involvement with the association. add value to your bottom the globe and what better line, then contact me and start letting the Brangus Built tag help way to produce high quality herds than with the practices of bring top dollar for your cattle. We have had a steady inquiry embryo transfer and artificial insemination? These procedures are for these tags and cannot thank current participants enough for more common and affordable than ever! Other technologies such helping get this program off the ground. Next time you attend as sexed semen are being explored and improved each day. Be sure a special female sale, look for the Brangus Built tag and ask the and read Luke Bradford’s article on this unique technology that has consignor of those animals how that tag impacts their return on a huge impact on the development of our nations cowherd. profit.

Check out the high-powered genetics available in the 2015 I had the awesome opportunity to once again take a tour across semen directory. It is pretty cool that the small price of a straw Texas with a group from South Africa. Experiencing this again, is all it takes to have access to some of the best sires in the world. reinforced the importance of utilizing the marketing avenues that There are sires out there with some of the best and most accurate you as breeders can develop in the cattle industry. The international performance data available and they are at your fingertips. Don’t issue of the Brangus Journal has come and gone so I won’t go into hesitate to contact the office or some of the experienced breeders the international market value of these types of trips, but there is in the association to help increase your awareness and meet your no doubt the value is there. Instead, I’ll give you a look at my trip production goals. from a domestic marketing standpoint.

I hope to see the member and cattle numbers continue to grow A group of members, from all over Texas, who are very proactive in the IBBA over the next year as a result of this strong market. in the production and promotion of Brangus cattle, arranged the Conditions have been pleasant so far and I hope April brings a trip. It was a privilege to be the driver of the group and see the sufficient amount showers to make for a comfortable summer. benefits of one-on-one interaction with potential customers If you are a current member I challenge you to find someone that seeking high quality Brangus genetics. My experience taught me you can push and motivate to either become a member or increase that great customer service is of extremely high importance. his or her involvement with the association. I would be willing As you travel the road, putting 400 miles a day on a rental van, to bet we will run into some sort of struggle in the future, which you not only get to pick up some of the native language of your is inevitable with everything in life, however, it is how you work guests but you get an exact understanding of the type of cattle together to get through those moments of difficulty that defines they need and are diligently searching for. You make new contacts, success. Let’s continue to market our product to the best of our showcase and promote your breed of cattle and fellow breeders, ability and make Brangus the breed of choice for years to come! BJ 18 | April 2015

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IBBA Connection IBBA Concludes Annual Meeting

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he International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) welcomed members, show exhibitors, and International guests to its annual meeting in Houston March 4-7, 2015, in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

To kick off the events, a welcome reception was hosted in the NRG Center Thursday evening to engage with members in attendance. The next morning, John Genho with Livestock Genetic Services out of Woodville, Virginia, gave an educational presentation about EPD’s. The seminar was open to questions and many members attended the presentation and engaged in discussion.

Later that afternoon during the Board of Directors meeting, a new slate of officers were elected. New officers for 2015-2016 are President Mike Vorel, First Vice President Mike Kammerer, Second Vice President Eddy Roberts, and Secretary/Treasurer Brandon Belt.

Friday was a day in the show barn as Brangus exhibitors showed their cattle at the 2015 International Brangus Show.

Robert Field, Traci Middleton and RL Robbs were recognized for their service to IBBA at the 2015 IBBA Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas. Numerous activities led to busy times for IBBA attending the Annual Meetings. From the International Brangus Show to John Genho’s educational presentation on EPD’s to IBBA’s involvement in the International Room, members worked hard to represent Brangus during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Later that evening was the Ideal Video Productions Customer Appreciation Sale.

On Saturday, following the membership breakfast, IBBA’s Executive Vice President Dr. Tommy Perkins addressed the membership and presented the outcomes of the year and addressed his vision and goals for the next year. Following in the IBBA business meeting, each committee presented their year in review as well as things to come. Included in these committee reports was the announcement of the 2018 World Brangus Congress being held in the United States. Also, during this time Mr. Ido Schroeder from South Africa gave a presentation over the 2016 World Brangus Congress that will be held in South Africa.

The outgoing president, Traci Middleton, gave her year in review and the outgoing directors, Traci Middleton, Robert Field, and R.L. Robbs were recognized. The newly elected directors were introduced and seated at the table along with the other board members. Brandon Belt of Gatesville, Texas, was elected to a second term, and the new directors include Davy Sneed of McMinnville, Tennesse; Doyle Miller of Waynesboro, Tennessee; and Carolyn Belden Carson of Palermo, California.

The IBBA recognized three award recipients at the banquet Saturday, March 7th to showcase the achievements and contributions these breeders have made to the Brangus breed and the beef cattle industry. Congratulations to all the award recipients. IBBA Breeder of the Year: John Milam with Draggin’ M Ranch; Pioneer Award: the late Dave Schubert; Commercial Producer of the Year: the late Donald “Don” Robertson. BJ

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IBBA Connection International Brangus Breeders Foundation Raises Funds at Houston

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he International Brangus Breeders Foundation, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Corporation, protects and administers gifts and donations to conduct research, investigations, and experiments in the breeding of Brangus cattle, to facilitate and promote the participation of Brangus cattle in exhibitions, and to engage in such other activities that generally or incidentally promote the breed.

The IBBF raised funds at the IBBA Annual Meeting and events in Houston, Texas, to help further the work of the foundation.

The kickoff to fundraising began Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the IBBA Membership Reception. Guests were given the opportunity to bid on donated silent auction items throughout the evening.

Various supporters of the foundation graciously donated a total of ten items to the silent auction.

The fundraising continued throughout the weekend and on Friday, March 6, 2015, at the Ideal Video Productions Customer Appreciation Sale the bidding was on for donated embryo lots. In addition to the embryo lots, IBBF also auctioned off a oneof-a-kind handmade Brangus quilt as well as opening the silent auction for the second time at the event. Overall, Friday evening raised over $42,000 for the International Brangus Breeders Foundation and would not have been possible without the help of Ideal Video Productions, American Marketing Services, and auctioneer Doak Lambert.

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With IBBA events still in full swing, the foundation took advantage of the crowd and kept the silent auction open at the IBBA Annual Meeting on Saturday morning. The foundation was not done giving guests the chance to win new items as a 52-card raffle was underway at the IBBA Annual Meeting for the chance to win a Remington Shotgun.

Altogether, the silent auction, 52-card gun raffle, and private donations generated approximately $50,000 for the foundation.

The IBBF would like to thank everyone who contributed and looks forward to the future of the foundation. BJ

IBBA Connection IBBF Thanks You!

Thank you to our current donors for supporting the International Brangus Breeders Foundation.

DIAMOND

Ray & Karen Westall Bill & Gail Davis David & Nada Wood Michael & Judith Kammerer Joe & Nancy Cavender Dr. Randy & Karen Schmidt Joe & Nancee Lingg

Circle X Land & Cattle The Roy & Skeeter Davis Family Foundation John & Sherry Milam Mike & Gloria Weathers Ray & Helen Johnston

PLATINUM

Mike & Robin Vorel Tommie Rogers Lake Majestik The Oaks Charles & Charolotte Crochet Draggin M Ranch

Joe & Melanie Fuller Howard & Carolyn Davis Mill Creek Land & Cattle Quail Creek Brangus

Clover Ranch Salacoa Valley Farms American Marketing Services Doak Lambert Auctioneering Ideal Video Production

GOLD

Oklahoma Brangus Breeders Association

SILVER

R.L. & Sally Robbs

BRONZE

Russell & Pam Williamson Texas Brangus Breeders Association Grasshoper Hill Farm

Robert & Margie Field

Brandon & Kari Belt

COPPER

Craig Stovall

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IBBA Connection Cattlemen Recognized at Annual IBBA Meeting

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hree of the most elite cattle producers and Brangus breeders were honored by the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Brangus breed and the beef cattle industry. Year after year someone that personally knows the winner of the award presents it to them and addresses their contributions to the Brangus breed.

The Pioneer Award recognizes an IBBA member, past or present, for his/her service, loyalty and contributions to the Brangus breed. Mr. Vern Suhn presented this award to the late David Schubert. There to accept the award on Mr. Schubert’s behalf was his nephew and his wife, Gordon and Anne Schubert.

David Schubert served as the IBBA President in 1982-1983 as well as serving on the IBBA Board of Directors for seven years.

Schubert’s operation, Chair Brand Cattle, was out of Mississippi and he was involved in all aspects of the Brangus breed. Schubert’s nephew, Gordon, humbly accepted the award on his late uncle’s behalf.

The IBBA Breeder of the Year Award was established in 1981 to annually honor a person in the breed who has shown outstanding leadership in the association and who has been truly progressive in the promotion, production and advancement of Brangus cattle. This year, John Milam with Draggin’ M Ranch was presented this award by Bill Davis. Davis gave credit to Milam for his display of cattle and experience in the Brangus breed in the pasture of the Draggin’ M Ranch and the sale ring.

Milam graciously accepted his award alongside his wife, Sherry, and ranch staff Grady and Sara Green, giving them the credit for him being as accomplished as he is.

Alex Johns and Chris Heptinstall presented the Commercial Producer of the Year award to the late Donald “Don” Robertson.

There to accept the award on Robertson’s behalf was his son Donnie and his wife, Clare, and daughter, Ragan. Robertson worked for the Seminole Tribe of Florida Inc. for 23 years and helped transform the herd to predominately Brangus cattle. His legacy continues to live on at the ranch.

Award recipients were presented their awards Saturday, March 7, 2015, by the IBBA in Houston, Texas, at the IBBA annual meeting. Award recipients are nominated by the membership and selected by the IBBA Awards Committee. Please visit www. gobrangus.com for more information. BJ

Vern Suhn presented the Pioneer Award to the late Mr. David Schubert.

Schubert’s nephew, Gordon and wife Ann accepted the award.

John and Sherry Milam were awarded the 2015 IBBA Breeder of the Year Award by Bill Davis.

Alex Johns presented the Commercial Producer of the Year Award to the late Donald “Don” Robertson. Robertson’s son Donnie accepted the award.

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IBBA Recognizes 2014 Brangus and Red Brangus Herdsmen

ach year at the International Brangus show hosted in conjunction with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) honors a herdsman in two divisions – Brangus and Red Brangus. The award honors the herdsman who goes above and beyond in representing not only the cattle he or she cares for, but also the herdsman who diligently promotes and represents the Brangus breed as a whole.

The IBBA Herdsman Award is based on participation at IBBA’s four national shows as well as a vote of peers present at the International Brangus Show in Houston, Texas.

The 2014 Brangus Herdsman of the Year Award went to G Bar Brangus, Larry and Gina Gill of Beckville, Texas. The Gills exhibited and cared for cattle this past year for themselves and

their partner 2H Brangus of Bossier City, Louisiana. With a long history exhibiting Brangus, the Gills are definitely deserving of the honor as they hauled cattle to all four of IBBA’s national shows during the 2014-2015 show season. But the largest contribution to their Herdsman of the Year Award came from their peers in the barn during the 2015 International Brangus Show at Houston, as the Gills garnered a leading vote tally from their fellow breeders and exhibitors. Their dedication to the Brangus breed, especially the future of the breed, is overwhelming and contagious, and was definitely what propelled their peers to honor them as the 2014 IBBA Brangus Herdsman of the Year.

Exhibiting a large sting of Red Brangus cattle at all four IBBA national shows combined with a leading tally of votes from fellow exhibitors pushed Cox Excalibur Brangus to the top to claim the 2014 Red Brangus Herdsman of the Year. Cox Excalibur Brangus routinely exhibits eight to ten head at every IBBA national show, which requires a great team to achieve success and Cox Excalibur is no stranger to success. Their team has had Champion Red Brangus bull at two IBBA national shows, Reserve Champion bull at three IBBA national shows, and Reserve Champion Red Brangus female at one IBBA national show. Again, such success takes a great team and together the Cox Excalibur team consisting of Jose Ramirez, Kyle Poppe and Heidi Poppe accepted the 2014 IBBA Red Brangus Herdsman Award.

Congratulations to the winners! BJ

Above: IBBA Queen Kacie Wallace presented the 2014 IBBA Herdsman Award to Larry and Gina Gill of G Bar Brangus.

Right: The team of Jose Ramirez, Heidi Poppe and Kyle Poppe accepted the 2014 IBBA Red Brangus Herdsman Award from IBBA Queen Kacie Wallace.

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IBBA Connection 2015 IBBA Board of Directors Chuck Sword – Area 1

Charles “Chuck” Sword and his wife, Norma, live approximately 50 miles south of Atlanta, Ga., in the little community of Hollonville where they purchased their farm in 1969. Together, they now manage a purebred Brangus operation.

During the 1980s, Sword decided to scale down their diverse agriculture operation to focus on cattle production, and following the purchase of their first registered Brangus cattle, they named their farm “CHAR-NO Farm”, combining Charles’ and Norma’s names.

Sword is an active member of his local, state and national cattlemen associations and previously served two terms as a director for the IBBA from 1991 to 1997. He said his interest in being on the IBBA Board of Directors is to help keep the association membership driven and to strengthen the committee system.

“Our standing committees are where good ideas come from and our leadership development forms. We must work harder and smarter to achieve more of the industry piece of the beef genetic pie, and we can through research, education and promotion,” Chuck said.

Bill Davis – Area 2

Bill Davis and his wife, Gail, own and operate Chimney Rock Cattle Co. in Concord, Ark. Having never owned any brand of cattle other than Brangus, Bill is very familiar with both the purebred and commercial aspects of the breed.

“The cattle industry is in the middle of record setting times, and no other breed has more potential for growth

than Brangus,” Davis said.

Davis has previous experience on the board and involvement on several committees.

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Cody Gariss – Area 3

Cody Gariss is a third generation cattleman; Gariss co-owns and operates his family’s diversified cattle operation including a Brangus seedstock business. The Gariss Ranch consists of approximately 50 registered Brangus cows, more than 400 commercial Brangus females, and, in addition, markets almost 1,000 yearlings annually.

“The future of Brangus is as bright now as it has ever been from both the commercial and purebred standpoint,” Gariss said. “Possessing outstanding terminal and carcass attributes, we have an opportunity to be at the forefront of the industry and help rebuild the nation’s cowherd.”

Gariss stresses the importance of maintaining the breed’s integrity, and at the same time, continue to improve upon the resources available that will allow fellow purebred breeders more tools and opportunities to promote and market their cattle.

Gariss graduated with honors from Missouri State University in 2005 with a degree in Animal Science. He is still active in helping junior 4-H and FFA members with their individual livestock projects and judges numerous local and regional cattle shows throughout Missouri.

Davy Sneed– Area 4

David “Davy” Sneed is a fifth generation cattle producer raising registered and commercial Brangus on his family’s Century Farm in McMinnville, TN, with his wife, Wendy. Sneed has grown up active in the Brangus breed being involved and holding offices with both the MidSouth Junior Brangus Board and the International Junior Brangus Breeders Association. He started getting involved in the Brangus breed in the mid 90s and continues his love for the show ring by working with 4-H and FFA youth.

Sneed worked for Higgins Livestock in Woodbury, TN, for four years after High School and then with the Rutherford Farmer’s Cooperative for 11 years. He currently works for Performance Feeds and Animal Health based out of Red Boiling Springs, TN, and covers 11 counties in Tennessee and Northern Alabama.

Involvement in the Brangus breed and his community is important to Sneed. He currently serves on the Cannon County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, as President of the Cannon County Young Farmers and Ranchers, and as Advisor to the

IBBA Connection 2015 IBBA Board of Directors Cannon County Cattlemen’s Association. In the past he has also served as the Cannon County Cattlemen’s Association President, Southeastern Brangus Breeders Board of Directors, and held a seat on the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association Junior Show Committee for the past two years.

“As we in the Brangus breed realize we have the best maternal offering out there,” Sneed said, “and how better to help grow our commercial numbers than to assist commercial breeders looking to expand by educating them on the benefits of Brangus cows in their herd?”

Mike Vorel – Area 5

Mike Vorel is the owner and operator of Vorel Farms and has been professionally involved in the agricultural industry for more than 40 years. Mike and his wife, Robin, live in Luther, Okla., on the farm that has been in Vorel’s family for more than 100 years.

Vorel started in the business with a commercial herd and gradually transitioned into the Brangus seedstock side of the industry. He purchased his first registered Brangus cattle 15 years ago and now uses the commercial cows as embryo transfer (ET) recipients.

Like many, Vorel believes the future of Brangus cattle is a bright one, and as Brangus breeders, it is critical to take positive steps to align the IBBA membership to act on every opportunity to promote the breed.

“We have so many opportunities for growth and so many opportunities for Brangus cattle to shine,” Vorel said.

Vorel will serve as this years Board of Directors President. He brings additional outside leadership experience from serving on the National Board of Directors of the American Berkshire Association while he was involved in the Berkshire hog industry in the early 1970s and 1980s.

Carolyn Belden Carson – Area 6 Carolyn Belden Carson has been involved in the Brangus business for 24 years as an owner and manager of Wyman Creek Cattle Company in Oroville, California. Wyman Creek Cattle Company runs approximately 165 registered Brangus cows and markets bulls throughout California and females through various seedstock consignment sales.

“We are proud to have built from two open heifers purchased in the fall of 1990 to the herd that is currently ranked sixth in the breed for breeders and owners of Summit Cows in 2014,” Carson said.

At Wyman Creek Cattle, they maintain a focus on sound, functional cattle that have appeal to both registered and commercial cattlemen.

The multi-generation ranch is operated with the intent of building a future for the next generation. They focus on raising cattle and growing and marketing hay in Northern California.

Carson looks forward to serving the membership in any way needed.

“I am seeing the seedstock industry as a whole, Brangus breeders included, becoming ever more technology and data driven, which has it’s benefits, no doubt. But I think we also need to remember the basics: we need the mama cows out in the pastures performing year after year and that is an area where I believe our breed is unsurpassed.” Carson said.

Brandon Belt – Area 7

Brandon Belt, a native of Gatesville, Texas, has been involved in the farming and ranching business his entire life.

He began showing registered Brangus heifers, and after almost 20 years of breeding Brangus cattle in Central Texas, his focus is now on raising range bulls for commercial producers while also marketing registered and commercial replacement females and

feeder calves.

Belt attended Tarleton State University where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from Baylor School of Law School. In 2005, he was elected County Attorney of Coryell County.

Belt is the current president of the Hill Country Brangus Breeder’s Association (HCBBA), is on the Board of Directors for the Texas Brangus Breeder’s Association (TBBA), and has been on the Commercial Marketing Committee for the IBBA, and the IBBA Finance Committee chairman the last two years.

He believes the IBBA’s primary focus should be on registering Brangus cattle and promoting the Brangus breed.

“It is my opinion that the IBBA has two main jobs- one, register Brangus cattle and two, promote the Brangus breed,” Belt said. “I believe that if the IBBA focuses and excels at those two things, everything else will fall into place.”

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IBBA Connection 2015 IBBA Board of Directors Mike Kammerer – Area 7

Mike Kammerer, along with his wife Judy, own and operate Red Bird Meadows near Montgomery, Texas.

As a young man, he was involved with one of the largest registered Angus and quarter horse ranches in Colorado.

Kammerer obtained a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado in 1963 and a master’s in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in 1985.

After 33 years of dedicated service with Dresser Industries, an engineered equipment business, Kammerer retired as Senior Vice President and returned to his agriculture roots.

In 1993, Kammerer purchased his current property, which he leased to a registered Brangus breeder and began learning about his choice of cattle that would populate Red Bird Meadows Ranch. Kammerer purchased his first registered Brangus cattle in 2001 and has grown the herd substantially since then.

“I am committed to the continued improvement of the Brangus breed’s genetic base, increasing IBBA and IJBBA membership, expanding breed marketing efforts while providing the needed support to enable both small and large breeders to grow, promote and market more effectively,” Kammerer said. “My strategic vision for the association also includes global expansion for our breed based on doing a better job of ‘telling our story’, breed improvement, and well designed promotion campaigns.”

Russ Williamson – Area 7

Russell “Russ” Williamson grew up on the family farm in Northern Indiana and showed steers his entire life. He joined the United States Marine Corps as an Aviation Cadet in September 1962 and served his country, flying missions in both North and South Vietnam. Colonel Williamson retired from the Marines in 1986 with 26 years of service, during which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, 23 Air Medals, and the Meritorious Service Medal among numerous other service awards.

In 1980, Williamson purchased his first ranch in Athens, Texas, and named it Skyhawk after the jet he loved to fly. He has been a member of the IBBA for more than 23 years and oversees a herd of about 200 head of registered Brangus cattle. Russ is married to Pamela K Farmer Williamson, and they currently operate their ranch near Tyler, Texas.

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“We love Brangus and are devoted to the improvement of the breed,” Williamson said.

Williamson has served as president and as a board member for the TBBA. He has been a leader as a child, a leader as a Marine, and a respected teacher and Captain in his profession as a pilot, which has been evident in his involvement at the IBBA.

Doyle Miller – Area 8

Doyle Miller is the managing partner of Miller Brangus, a registered and commercial Brangus breeding program located in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Miller Brangus, owned by E. D., Bert, and Doyle Miller, has been in the cattle business for 38 years and in the registered Brangus business since the early 1980s. Miller Brangus strives to breed a superior seedstock cow herd using proven stockman principles in combination with the technologies of artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and ultrasound technology.

Miller was born and raised in Waynesboro, Tennessee.

After graduating from Wayne County High School in 1980, he attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where he received a double major in accounting and computer science in 1984.

Moving forward, Miller is a long-time Certified Public Accountant and has assisted individuals and businesses in a range of financial aspects that include tax and business planning, strategic planning, financial analysis, and general business consulting.

“I saw the direction the breed is going now as far as the demand for the cattle and also the association and I thought it would be a good time to jump back in,” Miller said. Miller’s enthusiasm and drive to support the breed and association is apparent.

He has, in the past, served on the IBBA Promotion Committee, the IBBA Finance Committee, Breed Improvement Committee, and Membership Services Committee

Danny Farris – Area 9

Danny Farris has been involved in the registered Brangus seedstock business for almost 30 years. Farris and his wife, Mary Beth, own and manage a commercial and seedstock Brangus operation in Tuscola, Texas.

Farris graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science

IBBA Connection 2015 IBBA Board of Directors and oversaw the university’s beef cattle herd while pursuing a master’s degree at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, where he was first exposed to Brangus cattle. In June 1985, Farris was hired to oversee the registered Brangus herd at Escoba Cattle Company south of Abilene, Texas. After ten years of working as manager, Farris purchased the Escoba herd to establish Farris Ranching Company.

Farris has previously served on the board for several state and regional Brangus associations including the TBBA and the HCBBA as well as the IBBA. He also served two separate terms as president for the West Texas Brangus Breeders Association (WTBBA).

Larry Parker – Area 10

Larry Parker owns Parker Ranch, LLC, in San Simon, Ariz., which has been family owned and operated for more than 45 years. He oversees around 120 registered Brangus cows and some commercial cows with the help of his daughter, Diane. Parker.

Parker initially acquired his first registered Brangus heifers from Bill Ramsey at the Willcox Brangus sale in 1967 and has been involved in the IBBA since the mid-1960s.

In 1986, Parker opened his own engine business, Parker Engine Service, which he still operates today.

Eddy Roberts – Area 11

Edward “Eddy” Roberts was raised on the family farm in the Suwanee River Valley in northern Florida where his great grandfather settled in the early 1860s, only three miles from where Roberts and his wife, Mary, currently reside. Roberts graduated in 1972 from Florida State University in Tallahassee and spent about half the time at school and the other half working on the farm. The farm became a family operated business that same year, and W.E.T. Farms was established, representing each stakeholder in its name, Walter, Eddy and Ted. Roberts is now the sole survivor and operator of the farm.

W.E.T. Farms has expanded to about 125 registered Brangus cows with approximately 150 head of commercial cattle. The farm is diversified and produces square and round baled hay as well as more than 2,500 acres of Bahia seed all harvested on the farm along with rented property in the area.

Roberts believes we have a golden opportunity to expand our breed as demand for beef drives growth in the national beef herd. He is excited to work together with the IBBA members to present and market Brangus cattle to their fullest potential.

Roberts has served on boards and committees and held several leadership positions in organizations including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Resource Conservation and Development Council, Live Oak’s Farmers Cooperative for 29 years, and he served as Chairman of the Suwannee Valley Growers Association. Roberts is also a member of his local, state, and national cattleman associations. BJ

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IBBA Connection IBA Scholarship Recipients Announced

by Ginger Pritchard IBA 2ND VICE PRESIDENT

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he International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) was founded in 1977 as a promotional and educational organization to help promote interest in the Brangus breed. A program for the sale of Brangus promotional items was quickly established to further introduce the general public to Brangus and build enthusiasm for the breed.

The proceeds from the sale items assisted the group in operating while a scholarship program for the International Junior Brangus breeders was started. In 1979, the first scholarship was awarded by the IBA. The scholarship committee met during the IBBA Annual Meeting in March to review scholarship applications. The

IBA was excited to announce the recipients of the 2015 IBA scholarships to five very impressive candidates. The total amount awarded this year was $11,000, bringing the IBA contribution to the scholarship program to a historic $402,500.

The scholarship process can be daunting but please do not fear! As committee chairman, I will help walk you through the application.

The forms can be downloaded from the scholarship page on the IJBBA website at junior.gobrangus.com. If you are attending NJBS this summer, there will be an IBA scholarship workshop where applicants can get answers to concerns and questions. Please take advantage of this opportunity. You may contact me at 405-878-6189 or gingerdp@aol.com.

UNDERCLASSMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Rebecca Small

Rebecca Small, the daughter of Kim and Dee Small, a senior at Grapevine High School in Grapevine, Texas, was awarded the underclassman scholarship. Rebecca is headed to Blinn College in Brenham, Texas, to major in Animal Science and she plans to transfer to Texas A&M University and become a large animal pharmaceutical salesperson. She has been an IJBBA member for nine years and maintains a small registered Brangus herd located in Canton, Texas, consisting mainly of retired show heifers. Her favorite, Annie, garnered Reserve Supreme Champion honors at the Tarrant County Junior Livestock Show and has become one of her most productive females. Rebecca’s goal is to improve the genetics of her herd so she can market show calves. She believes many problems can be avoided with good herd health management and thinks the knowledge she will gain about preventative and treatment options will ensure the best management program for her cattle. Rebecca currently serves as the Grapevine High School FFA Chapter President and is very active in livestock judging and as a member of the her high school student council.

UNDERCLASSMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Racheal Sharp

Racheal Sharp, a senior from Konawa, Oklahoma, was awarded the underclassman scholarship.

Racheal is the daughter of Chris and Kerry Sharp and plans to attend East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma next year and then transfer to Oklahoma State University for an advanced degree in Biology or Chemistry. Having served in various capacities in the Oklahoma Junior Brangus Breeder’s Association, Racheal currently serves on the board of directors as the IJBBA president. She has had the opportunity to travel to YBIC and several states to assist the breed with shows and promotional activities. Racheal excels in regional fitting contests and was honored to receive the State FFA Degree and Academic Excellence Award through the Oklahoma FFA Association this year. Racheal is very active in her school and community, she plays the Clarinet, is the first baseman for the softball team, and is a member of the Konawa High Scholastic Team. Her family has been raising registered Brangus for fifteen years. During that time Racheal has studied the Brangus seedstock genetics and believes that Brangus is a smart investment in the cattle industry. She recognizes the importance of Brangus to the commercial cattleman and believes the breed can meet the highest level of market expectations. Racheal plans to continue her promotion of Brangus cattle and to build her herd numbers after graduation from college.

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IBBA Connection UPPERCLASSMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Quinn Carter

Upperclassman scholarship recipient Quinn Carter is a sophomore at Hillsborough Community College in Plant City, Florida. Quinn, the daughter of Michael and Kim Carter from Haines City, Florida, is a Pre-Veterinarian Medicine major. She is extremely active in the Southeast Regional Brangus Breeder’s Association and currently serves on the board of the IJBBA as Vice President. Quinn has been raising Brangus for six years. The Polk County Cattlewomen Association has been an avenue for Quinn to promote Brangus and the beef industry through speaking engagements and event opportunities. Not limiting her exhibition of her cattle to junior shows, Florida’s Cattlemen Premier Brangus Exhibitor Award has been earned by Quinn not once but twice along with the Premier Brangus Bull and Female Awards at the Florida State Show. She believes that genetics are key when building a herd. Quinn received her certification in A.I. so she can add that skill to help manage the barn, nutrition, health and exhibition of her Brangus herd. Quinn’s desire is to maintain the integrity of the breed and raise seedstock Brangus.

UPPERCLASSMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Jacob Brosh

Upperclassman scholarship recipient from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Jacob Brosh is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where he is majoring in Industrial Engineering. Jacob is the son of Lisa and Bill Brosh and has been an active member of the IJBBA for eleven years. He has served in various leadership roles in the Arkansas Junior Brangus Breeder’s Association in addition to his service as Vice President of the IJBBA board of directors in 2013. Jacob’s collegiate activities include team leader for the Engineering Structures and Computer Aided Design Team as well as maintaining a 4.0 GPA in the Honors College. Jacob believes that “farmers and ranchers are the staple of American Society.”

He plans to continue to genetically improve his small herd through the use of A.I. and Jacob further explains, “minor adjustments in management and genetics are affordable but can lead to much greater operational and genetic performance”.

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Allyson Polston

Allyson Polston from Lakeland, Florida, is the daughter of Richard and Debbie Polston and attends Hillsborough Community College in Plant City, Florida. She is majoring in Communication and Leadership Development and was awarded the recipient of the Upperclassman Ray Mackey Memorial Scholarship. Allyson has been an IJBBA member for five years and is currently serving on the IJBBA Board of Directors. She has been a very active ambassador for the Brangus breed in the Southeast Brangus Breeder’s Association and has attended the Youth Beef Industry Congress and worked shows for the breed in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Florida and Texas. Allyson exhibited the Grand Champion Heifer at NJBS in July of 2014 held in Bryan/College Station, Texas. In addition to her activities with the Brangus breed, Allyson is also active with her church and community assisting with refugee outreach and with animal projects for local youth. Allyson lives her life with the philosophy instilled in her by her parents, “you never know unless you try”. She credits serving on the IJBBA board of directors with broadening her horizons and increasing her knowledge of the Brangus breed and considers it an honor to raise and show Brangus cattle. BJ BRANGUS Journal

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Feature Article More Than Just a

by Rachel DAVIS IBBA INTERN

Headquarters

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s you walk into the International Brangus Breeders Association building, in San Antonio, Texas, you can’t help but feel all the hard work, dedication and love put into this building from the IBBA members. This building is truly a symbol of how strong the Brangus Breeders can be when they are all in.

To help raise the funds it was going to take for the new building the entire association would have to pull together and help, and that is exactly what they did. Over 80 percent of the International Brangus Breeders membership donated in some way to get the new building up and running. It wasn’t easy but the IBBA

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membership proved their support and love for the association and Brangus breed by providing an immeasurable headquarters.

Ludwig and Judy Brand were the two members who really pushed to get the new building built. They worked day in and day out from 1979 through 1985 to help raise the one million dollars needed to build a new IBBA headquarters.

The first course of action was the “Building Fund Drive”.

Over the course of three years, the Brand’s called and rallied members together to get them to donate live animals, embryos, and semen from their ranch and graciously donate the proceeds. (continued on page 34)

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The landscaping might have matured since 1985, but the IBBA Headquarters building stands as nostalgic today as it did when completed.

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Feature Article (continued from page 32) Over 300 members donated to the drive and this helped raise approximately $300,000. With this money the IBBA was able to pay off debt and expand the IBBA building on Tioga Drive in San Antonio, Texas, by 2,200 square feet.

Still wanting to further their vision of a new headquarters, the Brand’s then formed an art committee in 1984 to help secure sponsors to buy artwork to decorate and give life to the inside of the future building. Because of the outpour of support some of that artwork was also sold to help raise money.

The largest and final fundraising event for constructing the new building took place during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at the Shamrock Hilton Hotel on February 19, 1986. The hotel, which is no longer in existence, was located at the corner of Bellaire and Main Street. The “Crowning Event” was held at the IBBA annual convention meeting and in attendance were over 700 IBBA members.

IBBA members donated thirty lots, which included live cattle, semen and embryos that were auctioned off. Also, ten granite plaques were auctioned off and were to be placed in the middle of the sidewalk, with the buyers name engraved in it, leading up to the new building.

This event, which has been named the biggest event in Brangus history, raised approximately $600,000. Spearheaded

by Ludwig and Judy Brand the “Crowning Event” completed the fundraising for the new building and had $200,000 leftover to be added to the IBBA reserves. This, along with selling the first IBBA headquarters located on Tioga Drive in San Antonio, Texas, for $600,000 resulted in the purchase and construction of a debt free 10,000 square foot building and 1.3 acres of land to be named the new IBBA Headquarters.

Artwork collected from the 1984 Art Committee still hangs on the walls of the IBBA Headquarters Building.

Top: The stone fireplace in the artium is adorned with numerous bronze plaques of Brangus animals.

Middle and Bottom: Brangus artwork such as Oleg Stavrowsky’s “Getting Away from the Crowd” is proudly displayed in the spacious Board Room.

Below: Brangus artwork greets anyone who enters the historic building.

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Feature Article The location of the new building was strategically chosen.

It was built in the University Industrial Park because, at the time, it was close to the airport and easily accessible. Also, this new office park was said to be the new booming location. The International Brangus Breeders Association had the pick of all spots in the park since they were only the third building to be built here. The location is still considered a great location today and is surrounded by businesses but still has the “open” aspect because of the land that was originally purchased with the plot.

The building was completed and the IBBA staff moved in and set up the office in December of 1985. The association quickly took off and on April 19, 1986, the grand opening was held. The new headquarters was fully decorated and organized and Brangus breeders from all over as well as city dignitaries attended the big event. The event was a “jump start” for the association and soon they were as big as they had ever been.

At this time the Brangus Journal was the number one livestock publication in North America. The new building allowed for the expansion of the association and was able to keep up with the rapid growth.

The building continues to be the same as when it was built in 1985. It is a two story, L-shaped building packed with history, good times and memories. The names and brands on the sidewalk are just a bit of the history to the building. The atrium has a beautiful stone fireplace and rustic wood paneling lined walls that are followed with a staircase upstairs.

Upstairs is filled with office space and Brangus memorabilia and the office walls throughout

are lined with artwork from various artists. There are paintings of Brangus cattle and paintings of beautiful landscapes. Pictures of the associations past presidents line the wall leading to the conference room. The conference room is elegantly designed with rustic wood paneling, a stone fireplace, Brangus cattle paintings and photos, and paintings of past Brangus Breeders of the year dating back to 1982.

There is a sense of pride felt by those that have ever been involved in the Brangus breed when they visit the historic building. The headquarters serves as a symbol of strength and unity of the association from all those who helped build it. It represents the past and future of the Brangus breed and that is something that will never be taken away. There are Brangus breeders all over the world and the headquarters in San Antonio provides a unifying symbol and location for the association. BJ

The IBBA Headquarters Building is overflowing with Brangus history.

From the steps leading to the front entrance, to the board room full of past presidents to the plaques honoring decades of contributions and award recipients, the building serves as a reminder of the passion and drive of past and present members.

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Feature Article If You're Not Using Sexed Semen,

by Luke BRADFORD BEEF PROGRAMS COORDINATOR SEXING TECHNOLOGIES

You Should Be

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hen breeding season rolls around each year, producers are forced to make strategic decisions that impact the future profitability and progress of their herd’s genetics. What bulls do I turn out on which females? Should I AI? Which females do I AI? What semen do I use? Should I use sexed semen? More than any other aspect of beef cattle production that lies within a cattleman’s sphere of influence, management decisions related to reproduction drive our bottom line.

Every breeding program is different and inherently shaped by the production goals of the ranch owner or manager. However, in today’s seedstock environment, it’s safe to say that unless you

are utilizing AI to some degree in your program, you are severely limiting your base of genetics and will not remain competitive in the market for long.

For about a decade now, sexed semen has been an arrow in the quiver of progressive breeders who utilized AI in their breeding programs. The historic drawback of sexed semen, however, was reduced conception rates, which prevented widespread use of the product by beef cattle producers. Thanks to recent improvements to sexed semen, it is not only a viable but profitable option for progressive breeders already utilizing Artificial Insemination. Sexing Technologies has been honing (continued on page 38)

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Feature Article (continued from page 36) the process since commercial production began at their global headquarters in Navasota, Texas, in 2003.

The result of all that hard work, R&D and technology is manifested in SexedULTRA™ semen products. SexedULTRA™ has raised conception rates of sexed semen to within five percent of conventional semen with 90 percent gender purity. This means conception rates are no longer a deterrent to its use and that 9 out of 10 calves born using sexed semen can be the gender you choose!

Timing of A.I. is the single most important factor when using sexed semen. I occasionally meet producers who say they used sexed semen in the past but did not achieve the conception rates they expected. In almost every case, the producer used the same timing protocol for sexed semen that they employ with conventional, un-sexed semen.

“This is a big mistake,” Dr. Alfredo Castro of Sexing Technologies said. Dr. Castro has more than a decade of experience using sexed semen in AI, ET and IVF programs in the United States. “I recommend adjusting the time of A.I. to 18 hours after standing heat in order to optimize results,” he said. Typically, in observed heat AI protocols, a breeder will AI at 12 hours after standing heat with conventional semen. After performing thousands of inseminations on cattle of various breeds using different cell concentrations and timing protocols, Dr. Castro observed that highest conception rates were achieved when the timing of AI

was delayed by 4 to 6 hours. Varying conception rates were highly correlated to timing of AI and very lowly correlated with the concentration of cells in the straw. The same principle applies to fixed-time AI protocols. Due to the suggested delay of AI with sexed semen compared to conventional semen, the corresponding timing of shots and CIDR administration will likely need to be adjusted to avoid having to AI your females in the middle of the night. Just as with conventional semen, Dr. Castro advises, “it is very important that the AI semen handling and thawing protocols are strictly followed.”

The process of sex-sorting semen is really a fascinating marriage of biology and technology. The entire premise of sorting semen is dependent upon the DNA content of male and female chromosomes. The female (X) chromosome contains more genetic material than the male (Y). Before fresh semen is placed into the sorting machine it is immersed in a media solution that nourishes the semen and contains a dye that binds with genetic material. The female chromosome absorbs more of the dye than the male chromosome due to its greater DNA content. Sperm cells then go through the sorting machine where they pass single file in front of a laser. The laser causes the cells to fluoresce and the amount of fluorescence identifies the cells as male or female. Each cell is given a positive or negative charge based on its gender and as it falls between two charged plates it is directed into the appropriate tube. The rigorous sorting process (continued on page 40)

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Feature Article (continued from page 38) eliminates dead, weak and abnormal cells from the ejaculate that would normally be present in a conventional straw of semen.

The remaining semen that is packaged and frozen in .25cc sexed straws comprises the strongest, highest quality cells that have the best probability of reaching and fertilizing an oocyte.

So what is the practical application of sexed semen for the average Brangus breeder? Again, it depends on the breeder and what his or her goals may be. Both Brangus bulls and females are in high demand right now and bringing good prices but if you are expanding your herd and trying to improve your genetics, then chances are you need high-quality females and more of them, to get where you are going.

If you use sexed semen to nearly double your number of heifer calves born in a season, then you have that many more heifers from which to select superior replacements or donors.

The surplus females not needed at the ranch could be sold on a market that is red-hot, and will be for the foreseeable future, thanks to the lowest national inventory in 60 years. Females have lower birth weights than males, making it easier on your heifers to deliver that first calf. In addition, heifers tend to be easier to develop, manage and market than bulls, especially if you do not have proper facilities to house a bunch of adolescent bulls that tend to cause a lot of headaches.

On the flip side, male-sexed semen can be used by producers who are specifically looking to produce more bulls out of specific sire lines. Earl Bowman and his daughter, Michelle Wilson, of Shooting Star Land & Cattle in Lamesa, Texas, are progressiveminded Brangus breeders pairing male-sexed semen, offered by Sexing Technologies, with IVF technology to create exclusively Brangus bull calves. They performance test and develop their bull calves at the Genetic Development Center, eventually consigning the top performers in the GDC’s annual all-breeds bull sale.

“Sexed semen allows us to be very selective with our matings,” Mr. Bowman said. “Some of the elite bulls that we AI with give

us phenomenal bull calves but the females are too extreme or carry too much frame to be practical. Likewise, some of our sire and donor pairings create replacement females that are exactly what we are striving for but the bulls don’t look good. We can get exactly what we want out of our animals, in the proportions that we want, and do it faster using sexed semen.”

Whatever the goals of the modern Brangus breeder, sexed semen and its ever-evolving and improving application should one day become the first choice of semen for registered breeders’ AI and ET programs. Sexed semen is helping producers of all breeds maximize profits by increasing the number of replacement females, which are in high demand. Sexed semen also increases reproductive efficiency, allowing breeders to determine the gender of the next calf crop and to exploit specific genetics to capture maternal characteristics in heifer calves or performance characteristics in bull calves.

The market availability of sexed semen on Brangus bulls may not yet be widespread, however, Sexing Technologies remedies that by offering custom collection and sorting services with SexedULTRA™ semen sorting technology at their location in Navasota, TX. For Brangus breeders that don’t find it convenient to haul their bull across the country to collect, ST also works closely with many other collection facilities across the country on behalf of our customers, receiving shipped ejaculates to custom sort & freeze. BJ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Luke Bradford is the Beef Programs Coordinator for Sexing Technologies in Navasota, Texas and a graduate of Texas A&M University. He is active for the company in domestic semen sales, sire procurement, custom collection and embryo services and helps organize sales and promotion for the Genetic Development Center, ST’s bull & heifer test program. Luke has a career history in various aspects of beef cattle production including commercial cattle and most recently worked for JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeders before joining Sexing Technologies in 2012.

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Membership Welcome New Members CHILDRESS CATTLE COMPANY :: BIG ISLAND, VA KENDALL RANCH, ED & KATHY KENDALL :: GLADEWATER, TX JAMES ANS AMY SLATTON :: THONOTOSASSA, FL

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IBBA Announces Addition of Ultrablack and Ultrared Shows

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he IBBA Board of Directors approved the IBBA Show Committee’s request to allow registered Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle to be exhibited. Beginning with the 2015 Brangus Futurity, any cattle within the IBBA registry with the UB or UR prefix on their registration number, will be eligible to enter the new show.

IBBA staff is working with additional National Brangus Shows to add the Ultrablack and Ultrared Shows to the existing Brangus and Red Brangus Shows. Ultrablack and Ultrared cattle will not compete against Brangus and Red Brangus cattle – they will have their own shows with Champions being named in each.

The new shows will follow the same divisions and classifications as approved by the IBBA. Additionally, all animals will be subject to the same Show Eligibility and Inspection of Exhibits.

Classifications, Show Eligibility and Inspection of Exhibits can all be found online at http://gobrangus.com/shows.

The Brangus Futurity will be held on July 18, 2015 in Duncan, Okla. For more information on the Brangus Futurity or the new Ultrablack and Ultrared shows, please contact IBBA Director of Shows, Tyler Dean at 405.867.1421 or tylerwdean@gmail.com. BJ

From the IBBA Membership Committee

by Vince ROBERTS IBBA MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER

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here are many benefits to having a membership in the IBBA. We as members, benefit from the many programs and services developed by the memberled board of directors. Such as, THR, Data recording, customer list and the Brangus Built program. These are just a few of the professional resources members have access to. You also have a voice within our breed and membership allows you to

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vote on issues or volunteer for a committee or even run for a position on the board of directors if you so choose.

Many members use the opportunity to connect with other members from around the country at the annual meeting. These meetings give us a platform to deepen our relationships and establish life long friendships with others that share a common interest in the cattle industry. BJ

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Show Results Champions Named at 2015 South Florida Fair Brangus Show

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

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rangus exhibitors from across Florida brought Brangus cattle to West Palm Beach, Florida, for the 2015 South Florida Fair Open Brangus Show on Sunday, January 18, 2015.

In the Junior Brangus Show, Grand Champion Female honors went to Dana Patterson of Alachua, Florida, with Marvel’s Kissimmee 513. Cassidy Polston of Lakeland, Florida, exhibited the Reserve Champion Female, SK Ms Lambert 37Z. Grand Champion Bull honors went to QMC Mr Grit of Lambert exhibited Casey Harper of Haines City, Florida. Dana Patterson took home another banner with Marvel’s Red Pride 5/13 claiming Reserve Champion Bull honors.

Dundee Ridge FFA exhibited the Champion Produce of Dam while Cassidy Polston swept the remaining group classes winning Champion Junior and Senior Get of Sire as well as Breeder’s Herd.

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In the Open Brangus Show, Marvel’s Kissimmee 513 continued her domination taking Grand Champion Female honors home for Marvel Farms. Quinn Carter of Haines City, Florida, took Reserve Grand Champion honors with SK Ms Lambert 3268A. Casey Harper’s QMC Grit of Lambert repeated his youth win taking Grand Champion Bull honors again in the open show.

Emily Lettelier of Citra, Florida, rounded out the individual champions with LB Mr. Hombre 78A7 taking Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

Marvel Farms, who also had the Champion Junior Get of Sire, exhibited Champion Produce of Dam. Allyson Polston of Lakeland, Florida, exhibited the Champion Senior Get of Sire while Emily Lettelier took home the Champion Breeders Herd. BJ

Show Results 2015 Florida State Fair Regional Brangus Show Results

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

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rangus members exhibited 57 Brangus and Red Brangus entries at the 2015 Florida State Fair in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, February 5. Judge Mike McQuire of Waverly, Alabama, evaluated 29 females, six pairs, and 22 bulls in a combined show.

Coming from the Yearling Heifer Division, Marvel’s Kissimmee 513 claimed the Grand Champion Female title. The January 2013 female is a daughter of R2 Extra Style 880P and was exhibited by Marvel Farms from High Springs, Florida. Reserve Champion Female title went to LB Ms Hombre 04Z, a Brangus female exhibited by Emily Lettelier of Citra, Florida. The September 2012 female and her heifer calf first claimed the Senior Heifer Division and is a daughter of CB Hombre 541T3.

In the cow/calf show, Grand Champion honors went to LB Southern Grace and her heifer calf. Owned and exhibited by Emily Lettelier of Citra, Florida, Southern Grace is a December 2011 daughter of CB Hombre 541T3. SK Ms Odyssey 36Z and her

bull calf, took Reserve Grand Champion Brangus Pair honors.

The May 2012 female is sired by Mr Thomas Odyssey 610S2 and is owned and exhibited by Cassidy Polston of Lakeland, Florida.

In the Brangus bull show, the Senior Bull Division Champion QMC Mr Grit of Lambert rose to the top to claim Grand Champion Bull. The September 2012 bull is a son of CCC Lambert 75W5 and is owned and exhibited by Casey Harper of Haines City, Florida. KSW Revolver’s Mr Diesel 284Z took Reserve Champion honors. The Reserve Senior Bull Champion is owned and exhibited by Kaleb Williams of Haines City, Florida.

Diesel is a May 2012 son of OSU Revolver 5202.

In the group classes, Allyson Polston of Lakeland, Florida, took home Champion Produce of Dam and Champion Senior Get of Sire. Marvel Farms of High Springs, Florida, won Champion Junior Get of Sire while Emily Lettelier of Citra, Florida, took home the Champion Breeders Herd Award.

Photos provided by Kim Carter of Haines City, Florida. BJ

Grand Champion & Champion Yearling Heifer

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair

Grand Champion & Champion Senior Bull

Reserve Grand Champion & Champion Senior Heifer

Reserve Grand Cow- Calf Pair

Reserve Grand Champion & Reserve Senior Bull

MARVEL’S KISSIMMEE 513 MARVEL FARMS, HIGH SPRINGS, FL

LB MS HOMBRE 04Z EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL

LB SOUTHERN GRACE EMILY LETTELIER, CITRA, FL

SK MS ODYSSEY 36Z CASSIDY POLSTON, LAKELAND, FL

QMC MR GRIT OF LAMBERT CASEY HARPER, HAINES CITY, FL

KSW REVOLVER’S MR DIESEL 284Z KALEB WILLIAMS, HAINES CITY, FL

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Show Results 2015 Florida State Fair Junior Brangus Show Results

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

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n Friday, February 6, 2015, junior breeders from the state of Florida participated in the Florida State Fair Junior Brangus Show. In total, junior members brought 24 Brangus and Red Brangus females, five Brangus and Red Brangus pairs, and 17 Brangus and Red Brangus bulls to be evaluated. Brett Wheeler judged the entries.

Dana Patterson of Alachua, Florida, swept the female show.

Marvel’s Kissimmee 513 rose to the top to claim the title of Grand Champion Female. Kissimmee is a January 2013 daughter of R2 Extra Style 880P. The Reserve Grand Champion Female was Marvel’s Patricia 114, a January 2014 daughter of Thorpe of Brinks 406R, also owned by Dana Patterson.

Elijah Lasseter of Lakeland, Florida, took home the Champion

Cow Calf Pair title with LB Ms Garret 36Z, an August 2012 daughter of Garrett of Brinks 789P, who had a bull calf at her side. Reserve Champion Cow Calf Pair went to SK Ms Odyssey 36Z and her bull calf exhibited by Cassidy Polston of Lakeland, Florida. The May 2012 female is sired by Mr Thomas Odyssey 610S2.

In the bull show, Casey Harper of Haines City, Florida, exhibited Mr Grit of Lambert to claim Grand Champion Bull.

The September 2012 bull is a son of CCC Lambert 75W5.

Coming from the same division, Dana Patterson of Alachua, Florida, took home another banner by capturing Reserve Grand Champion Bull with Marvel’s Red Pride 5/13, a January 2013 son of Sureway’s Legacy Mr 060S. Photos provided by Kim Carter of Haines City, Florida. BJ

Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair

Reserve Grand Female

Reserve Grand Cow- Calf Pair

MARVEL’S KISSIMMEE 513 DANA PATTERSON, ALACHUA, FL

MARVEL’S PATRICIA 114 DAND PATTERSON, ALACHUA, FL

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LB MS GARRET 36Z ELIJAH LASSETER, LAKELAND, FL

SK MS ODYSSEY 36Z CASSIDY POLSTON, LAKELAND, FL

Grand Champion Bull

QMC MR GRIT OF LAMBERT CASEY HARPER, HAINES CITY, FL

Reserve Grand Bull

MARVEL’S RED PRIDE 5/13 DAND PATTERSON, ALACHUA, FL

Show Results Champions Named at 2015 Dixie National Brangus Show

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

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rangus exhibitors from Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi brought their cattle to Jackson, Miss., for the 2015 Dixie National Open Brangus Show on Monday, February 16, 2015. This event was judged

by Joe Butt.

Winning Yearling Heifer Champion was Miss DDR Adele 915A1, a January 2013 daughter of Skyhawks Presidente, owned

by Lauren Savoie. Adele 915A1 then went on to win Grand Champion Female. Coming from the Junior Heifer Calf Division, Ms GSF Glory 237B took the Reserve Grand Champion Female title home for Golden S Farm of Mendenhall, Mississippi. The January 2014 female is a daughter of SBR Coal Train 222WR. After first winning the Champion Summer Bull title, CS Train of Thought 2056UA, was named the Grand Champion Bull.

Exhibited by Tim Waldrop of Jackson, Mississippi, Train of Thought is a May 2013 son of SBR Coal Train 222WR. Following closely behind, Mr GSF Special 675B, a May 2014 son of SBR Coal Train 222WR, was named Reserve Grand Champion Bull after first being named Champion Junior Bull Calf. 675B was exhibited by Golden S Farm of Mendenhall, Miss.

Tim Waldrop of Jackson, Mississippi, exhibited progeny of SBR Ms Ashley 2056U2 to claim the Champion Produce of Dam title. He also exhibited progeny of SBR Coal Train 222WR to claim Senior Get of Sire. Golden S Farm exhibited SBR Coal Train 222WR progeny to claim Champion Junior Get of Sire.

Waldrop exhibited the Champion Breeder’s Herd to close out the show.

Photos provided by Ben B. Meriwether. BJ

Grand Champion & Champion Yearling Heifer

Grand Champion & Champion Summer Bull

Reserve Grand & Champion Junior Heifer Calf

Reserve Grand & Champion Junior Bull Calf

MISS DDR ADELE 915A1 LAUREN SAVOIE, JENNINGS, LA

MS GSF GLORY 237B GOLDEN S FARM, MENDENHALL, MS

CS TRAIN OF THOUGHT 2056UA TIM WALDROP, JACKSON, MS

MR GSF SPECIAL 675b GOLDEN S FARM, MENDENHALL, MS

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Show Results Champions Selected at International Brangus Show

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his year marked the 49th annual International Brangus Show in Houston, Texas. Longtime Brahman breeder Billy Wayne Key, Sr. of Madisonville, Texas, judged the event. Key has multitudes of real world experience in the cattle industry and has raised not only Brahman cattle, but also Angus, Charolais and commercial F1 crossbreds. Additionally, he has had numerous judging experiences with American cattle and is currently the oldest and longest serving member of the American Brahman Breeders Association’s Board of Directors. Throughout the day, Key evaluated 60 Brangus Females, two Brangus Cow/Calf Pairs, and 27 Brangus Bulls.

by Tyler DEAN IBBA DIRECTOR OF SHOWS & YOUTH PROGRAMS

Mr JLS Prime 915Z61 claimed the Senior Bull Division before claiming the Grand Champion Bull title. The September 2012 son of Blackhawk of Brinks 607M12 is owned and exhibited by JLS International of Hondo, Texas. Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch of Seguin, Texas, and Johnston Cattle Company of Waxahachie, Texas, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull, DDD One Source 103A4, an April 2013 son of DDD Uppercuts Legacy 804X37. One Source first won the Yearling Bull Division.

In the Red Brangus show, Triple JR Cattle Company of Friendswood, Texas, took home top honors. Coming from the Yearling Bull Division, TJR Red Dynasty 198/A took the Grand Champion Red Brangus Bull title. Red Dynasty is a March 2013

Grand Champion & Champion Yearling Heifer

Reserve Grand & Champion Senior Heifer Calf

Grand Champion & Champion Red Summer Heifer

Reserve Grand & Champion Red Junior Heifer Calf

KK MISS ENCORE 5207A4 KATY KNOX WUNDERLICH, HEMPSTEAD, TX

TRIO’S BALCO ALANA 175A3 TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, MADISONVILLE, TX

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DDD SILVER LINING 804A63 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, SEGUIN, TX

DOS XX’S STRETCH’S STARDUST DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

Show Results son of CX Chief Advantage 143/L. Trio’s Aristotle 175A followed from the Senior Bull Calf Division to claim Reserve Champion honors for Trio Cattle and Genetics of Dallas, Texas. Aristotle is a September 2013 son of Trio’s Yucatan 175Y. In the female show, KK Miss Encore 5207A4 came from the Yearling Heifer Division and took the Grand Champion Brangus Female title. The April 2013 heifer is a daughter of Doguets Hercules 88S3 and was exhibited by Knox Knox Wunderlich

Champion Cow/Calf

CS VENUS 2056UZ TIMOTHY WALDROP, JACKSON, MS

of Hempstead, Texas. DDD Silver Lining 804A63 took Reserve Grand Champion Female honors. Coming out of the Senior Heifer Calf Division, the November 2013 daughter of Suhn’s Augustus 416Y14, is owned and exhibited by Doguet’s Diamond D Ranch of Seguin, Texas.

Grand Champion Red Brangus Female honors went to Trio’s Balco Alana 175A3 exhibited by Trio Cattle and Genetics of (continued on page 50)

Reserve Cow/Calf

CMR MS LANIE 488Z TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

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TX MS CHIEF ADVANTAGE 53/Z TANECKA RANCH, COLUMBUS, TX

Grand Champion & Champion Senior Bull MR JLS PRIME 915Z61 JLS INTERNATIONAL INC, ROBERTSDALE, AL

Reserve Grand & Champion Yearling Bull DDD ONE SOURCE 103A4 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, SEGUIN, TX

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Show Results (continued from page 49) Dallas, Texas. Winning the Summer Heifer Division, the May 2013 heifer is a daughter of CX Tanque 23/T. From the Junior Heifer Calf Division, Dos XX’s Stretch’s Stardust took the title of Reserve Grand Champion Red Brangus Female. Sired by Dos XX’s Chief ’s Mr Stretch, the April 2014 heifer is exhibited by Dos XX’s Cattle Company of Washington, Texas.

In the Red Brangus Cow-Calf Show, Tanecka Ranch of Columbus, Texas, claimed the Champion Cow-Calf Pair honor

with TX Ms Chief Advantage 53/Z. The March 2012 cow is a daughter of CX Mr Chief Advantage 49/T and had a July 2014 heifer calf at side, Ms Lazy 3 Statesman 53/B. In the Red Brangus Group Classes, Dos XX’s Cattle Company of Washington, Texas, swept the competition taking home Red Brangus Produce of Dam, Senior Get of Sire, and Breeder’s Herd. BJ

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TJR RED DYNASTY 198/A TRIPLE J-R CATTLE CO, FRIENDSWOOD, TX

Champion Junior Heifer Calf

TRIO’S ARISTOTLE 175A TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX

Reserve Junior Heifer Calf

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DDD MS JELINE 38B9 GARRETT R CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

DDD TRANQUILITY 820B3 DOGUET DIAMOND D RANCH, SEGUIN, TX

MBJ BRAZILIAN BEAUTY 643B TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, WHARTON, TX

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Reserve Red Senior Heifer Calf

WJ MS TARA 622A TANNER MILLER, GILMER, TX

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KK MISS BRISTOL 317A9 WR CATTLE COMPANY, WORTHAM, TX

TRIO’S MLS ANGELFIRE 175A TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, LLC, DALLAS, TX

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Reserve Summer Heifer

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2H PURPLE REIGN 215A TWO HEARTS BRANGUS, SEGUIN, TX

TCR HALO 222A3 TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX

CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 417/A DOUBLE E, SPRING, TX

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MISS JLS CASSADEE 915A62 DEEP DOWN RANCH, JENNINGS, LA

CX MS LEGENDS DREAM 010/A COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

TJR RED CHARM 197/A2 TRIPLE J-R CATTLE CO, SCHULENBURG, TX

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DDD MS KISHA 150Z2 AIMEE ADAMEK, SCHULENBURG, TX

Reserve Senior Heifer

MISS JLS TALLY 915Z59 RYON MORGAN CHANEY, WINDOM, TX

Champion Red Senior Heifer

Champion Junior Bull Calf

Reserve Junior Bull Calf

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MR JLS ICE T 915B29 JLS INTERNATIONAL INC, ROBERTSDALE, AL

MC ENCORE 244B2 TRACI MIDDLETON, PURYEAR, TN

MISS TJ-MR 575A LAURA ZIBILSKI, BURTON, TX

DOS XX’S SUPER MAGNUM DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

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Show Results

Reserve Red Junior Bull Calf

RAD MR. BODACIOUS 37B DEREK J JOHNSTON, WAXAHACHIE, TX

Reserve Red Senior Bull Calf

Champion Senior Bull Calf

Reserve Senior Bull Calf

MR JLS APOLLO 915A80 JLS INTERNATIONAL INC, ROBERTSDALE, AL

TCR MR. SANDMAN 313A2 TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX

Champion Summer Bull

Champion Red Summer Bull

DOS XX’S DESTINY’S PLAYBOY DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

CS TRAIN OF THOUGHT 2056UA DEEP DOWN RANCH, JENNINGS, LA

CX DREAM HOMBRE 31/A COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

Reserve Red Summer Bull

Reserve Yearling Bull

Reserve Red Yearling Bull

DOS XX’S STOUT’S 72/3 DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

Reserve Senior Bull

MR 804 STAR Z 3 RUSSELL C SAVOIE, IOWA, LA

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RCC TITLEIST 88A ROOP CATTLE COMPANY, GRAPEVINE, TX

TX CHIEF ADVANTAGE 76/A TANECKA RANCH, COLUMBUS, TX

Champion Red Senior Bull

Reserve Red Senior Bull

STRETCH’S CHAMPION 387/Z DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX

CX DREAM PLAY 67/Z COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, KATY, TX

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Industry News BIF to Meet June 9-12 in Biloxi

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he 2015 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Meeting and Research Symposium will be June 9-12 at the Beau Rivage Hotel and Conference Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. The theme for this year’s program is “Rebuilding a Cowherd.”

Co-hosted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Beef Cattle Improvement Association, the event will start at noon June 9 with registration and at 1 p.m. a Young Producers Symposium. A welcome reception begins at 5 p.m. followed by the National Association of Animal Breeders Symposium at 7 p.m.

The meeting will allow the research community and industry to meet and discuss issues surrounding the genetic improvement of beef cattle and for attendees to learn about technologies and management practices that can aid in the profitability of their operations.

On June 10, the meeting will start at 8 a.m. with a welcome and general session. Presentations and technical breakout sessions will follow through June 11. Attendees are invited to participate in a spouses tour on June 10 and a producer tour on June 12.

Some of the topics to be covered include setting the stage for cowherd rebuilding, what sustainability means and why it matters, what sustainability data say about the beef industry, how

current market incentives affect genetic selection, profitability: looking to an operation’s future, balancing novel and proven applications for female selection, cow lifetime productivity, and an adaptability panel discussion.

A link to online registration for the conference is now available at http://beefimprovement.org/library/registration-info. Early registration is offered at a discounted rate and ends April 15.

Early registration cost to attend the full conference is $250. Dayonly, student and media discount rates also are available. A room block is available at the conference hotel; go online to http:// beefimprovement.org/library/general-information for room block instructions. The meeting is approved for 14 CEUs for American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) members in attendance.

The Beef Improvement Federation was formed more than 45 years ago to standardize beef cattle performance programs and evaluation methodology and to create greater awareness, acceptance and usage of these concepts for the genetic improvement of beef cattle. It represents more than 40 state and national beef cattle associations. For more information about this year’s event, contact Brandi Karisch, Assistant Extension/ Research Professor with Mississippi State University at 662-3257465 or bkarisch@ads.msstate.edu. BJ

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