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As I step into this role with IBBA, that idea of industry relevance aligns directly with the continued growth of our breed. We have a product that delivers value across multiple segments of the industry. Our challenge is to continue telling that story and expanding our footprint in a competitive landscape. When I think about the Brangus female, she thrives in tough environments, produces a premium product, and does it year after year. That consistency is our strength. I look forward to where we can take this breed and am proud to play a role in that future.
— JOSH WALKER
FMomentum In Motion
BY RICK COZZITORTO, IBBA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
of momentum.
or many in the Brangus breed, the 1980s are often remembered as the last true “high point.” A time when demand was strong, enthusiasm was high, and the future felt wide open. For years, we’ve talked about getting back to that level.
I believe we can confidently say— we’re not just back, we’re on fire again!
The recent meetings in Houston were nothing short of electric. The rooms were packed, the energy was off the charts, and people were excited, engaged, and proud to be part of the Brangus breed. That buzz carried through every meeting, conversation, and handshake.
A big part of that success was our staff. They were working their tails off, dressed professionally, and were more engaged than I have ever seen. They represented the association at a high level, and it showed in every detail of the event.
Another major factor was moving everything off the grounds and into the hotel where we hosted the meetings and sale. We saw a much larger crowd—over 300 people in attendance—and the sale itself was standing room only. The atmosphere was strong, energetic, and exactly what you want when you’re showcasing a breed gaining this kind
And the momentum didn’t stop there—it carried right into the show ring. We saw one of the largest Brangus shows in Houston in quite some time, another sign that enthusiasm for the breed is growing.
None of this happened by accident. It came from making tough decisions, embracing change, and staying committed to building real value for our members and the commercial cattle industry. We’ve put in the work and now we’re seeing the results.
The sale numbers tell the story loud and clear. The National Brangus Sale averaged $23,500 per lot, with every single lot selling. That kind of demand doesn’t just happen—it’s earned. It’s a reflection of the quality, consistency, and confidence buyers have in Brangus genetics today.
A tremendous amount of credit also goes to our sales managers. They did an outstanding job identifying the quality today’s market demands and then going out and getting those cattle sold, many at levels above current market expectations. That kind of execution doesn’t happen without experience, relationships, and a deep understanding of the business.
We also had an incredibly strong international presence this year, hosting over 100 guests at our international reception. The interest—especially from Mexico—was
outstanding, and it was great to see Brangus cattle moving across the border. That kind of global demand reinforces that Brangus genetics are relevant and valuable well beyond the United States.
We also seated a new Board of Directors during the meetings, and it will be exciting to see where they take the next chapter of the association.
At the same time, we owe a tremendous thank you to those who have helped get us here. I want to personally recognize our retiring board members and extend a sincere thank you to our outgoing president, Grady Green, for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to the breed. Their service has played a major role in positioning Brangus for the success we’re experiencing today.
But let me be clear, we’re not done. With momentum comes responsibility. We can’t let up. We must stay focused, disciplined, and continue pushing forward. The foundation we’ve built is strong, but the future we create from here is what really matters.
Brangus isn’t just back, we’re leading.
And if you think this is the peak, you’re wrong, we’re just getting started. The best days of the Brangus breed are still ahead of us.
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Grazing
the day away
Defining success through resiliency, adaptability & practical decisions
BY BRILEY RICHARD, IBBA DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Grazing season doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. It shows up whether the plan is dialed in or a passing thought, whether moisture has come or not, whether inputs are penciling out or tightening margins. For cattlemen across Brangus country, this reality makes things clear as herds head to grass. Success isn’t built on a single decision, but instead on how well an operation responds to everything that follows.
The “What Grazing Success Looks Like” panel at CattleCon 2026 put that idea into focus. The conversation brought together perspectives from boots-on-the-ground cattlemen, researchers, and academia, but the message was consistent. There is no universal blueprint, only principles that hold up under pressure.
“Success looks like resiliency,” said panelist Hugh Aljoe, director of ranches, outreach and partnerships at Noble Research Institute. “When you have operations that can bounce back after adverse conditions, to me, that's where grazing success really begins.”
In a region defined by variable rainfall and prolonged growing seasons, the ability for grasses to recover is critical. Resiliency is not something added later. It is built into the way grass is managed from the start.
For panelist Kent Donica, an Oklahoma cattlemen, success stems from the fundamentals which show up on both the land and the balance sheet. “I think success means you made money off your grass and you handled your grass in such a manner that you're still going to have grass next year.”
But balance is where grazing management either works or it doesn’t. Pushing too hard can cost future production. Pulling back too far can leave opportunity on the table. The margin between the two is where management makes all the difference.
“Success is different for everybody,” said panelist Jeff Goodwin, research assistant professor and director of the Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management at Texas A&M University. “It has to work for both the ranch and the rancher. If it doesn't work for both at the same time, it's not going to be successful.”
That point carries weight for Brangus producers managing across a wide range of environments. What works in one operation may not translate to another. Matching cattle, forage and management to local conditions remains the foundation.
Being capable of making adjustments along the way is a cornerstone of grazing success.
“Ranches that are adaptive and flexible to markets, to conditions, to whatever it was—those are the most successful operations,” Goodwin said.
Knowing when to change can be just as important as knowing when to stay the course.
“Two things will kill you in this business—not sticking with your plan and sticking with the plan too long,” Donica said.
That push and pull defines much of grazing management. Plans provide direction, but conditions ultimately determine decisions.
“The people who are most
successful, they have a vision,” Aljoe said. “They've got to be able to monitor and then also be able to adapt because things are going to change.”
As turnouts begin, the ability to monitor and respond becomes the difference between reacting and managing. Goodwin pointed to a starting place that requires more discipline than technology.
“I would start observing more,” he said. “measure something that matters to you. Measure the things that help you inform a decision.”
In a time where new tools and systems continue to enter the conversation, that reminder matters. Technology can support management, but it doesn't replace it.
“We need to use technology to understand the ecology,” Goodwin said.
Tools can inform better ecological and economic decisions, but producers must adapt and avoid relying on a single prescribed approach.
"Stop looking for the easy button,” Aljoe said. “Having knowledge is only the first part, you've really got to be able to adapt.”
That mindset is especially important as producers evaluate new systems or hear success stories from other regions. Copying a practice
without understanding the context behind it rarely delivers the same outcome.
For many operations, limitations are less about ideas and more about infrastructure. Water continues to be one of the biggest factors shaping grazing decisions.
“Water's often the limiter,” Goodwin said.
Strategic placement and access can shape how cattle utilize pastures and how grass recovers, making it one of the most critical factors in longterm success.
“Start with what you can manage well,” Aljoe said. “Start with your most productive land where you can get your biggest return.”
This deliberate approach allows cattlemen to build confidence and results before expanding changes across an entire operation. It also helps manage risk in a business where uncertainty is always part of the equation.
“Take it slow,” Donica said. Instead of chasing immediate transformation, shift focus to steady improvement.
“Do what you can when you can, how you can,” he said.
He reminds cattlemen that simplicity is key in grazing management.
“I think it's pretty common that we try to over complicate things,”
Photos By: Briley Richard
Goodwin said. “Keeping it simple is really important.”
Focusing on the fundamentals—monitoring forage supply, allowing adequate recovery, and tracking animal performance—ensures operations stay productive even during a busy grazing season.
“The key thing is start with what you've got,” Aljoe said. “Understand your resources and figure out what your limitations are.”
The most useful metrics are often the ones that can be observed every day, guiding timely adjustments.
“What I'm always looking for are the metrics as my rest and recovery,” Aljoe said. “And then I want to know what my rainfall is. If you can measure those two components, know whether I need to be moving more rapidly or whether I need to allow more recovery. I don't want be grazing grass that has not fully recovered.”
Donica pointed to equally straightforward signals. “If you show up and they're on their knees eating, eating under the polywire, you probably need to give them a little more the next day.”
Goodwin emphasized tracking performance over time. “How many days did you allow recovery in that pasture?” he said, highlighting the role of recovery in long-term productivity.
When decisions line up with goals, the results tend to surface quickly. “A good decision is you met the goal and objective that you had for the graze,” Goodwin said.
Aljoe tied that back to intent. “Do I have a performance goal on the livestock or do I have a landscaping goal for the pastures? So you've got to know what you're looking for.”
For Brangus producers moving into grazing season, clarity matters as much as any practice or system. Without it, even good grass can be mismanaged. And when conditions shift, as they always do, flexibility
becomes the final piece.
“Sometimes you got to throw the plan away,” Donica said.
That does not mean operating without direction. It means recognizing when the conditions that shaped the plan have changed and responding before small issues become larger ones.
Grazing success is rarely defined in a single moment. It's built over time through observation, adjustment, and a willingness to stay alert to what the land is telling you.
The Big Data Project
Expanding Value at the Scale
BY KYLE CALDWELL, IBBA BREED IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
At the 2025 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Symposium, the IBBA Breed Improvement Committee’s Big Data Subcommittee took on an ambitious challenge: how to capture large volumes of real-world feedyard performance and carcass data on DNA-verified Brangus and Ultra-sired feeder cattle. The goal was simple but powerful: take the success of the Brangus Value Project, and extend it further than ever before.
In discussions that followed over the past several months, one opportunity quickly rose to the top. A significant number of bulls sold commercially across the Brangus breed already have DNA on file with IBBA. The feeder cattle sired by those bulls represent an untapped resource—one that allows the association to collect performance and carcass data at scale, across a much broader cross-section of the Brangus population.
To make this vision a reality, the Big Data Subcommittee, the Breed Improvement Committee, and the International Brangus Breeders Foundation (IBBF) are calling on IBBA members to help move the project forward in enrolling approximately 2,000 head into the project initially.
“The only way this program will work is if registered breeders identify and encourage their bull buyers
to participate in the program," said Randy Schmidt, GENEPLUS Brangus and Ultrablack Cattle.
Groups of feeder cattle that meet the qualifications below may be submitted for consideration. Each group will be reviewed by the Big Data Subcommittee, which will then submit funding recommendations to the IBBF. Feeder cattle eligible for participation in the Big Data Project must:
• Have TSU DNA samples collected and on file with the IBBA. (both commercial steers and heifers are eligible)
Include a submitted list of possible sires. Be tagged with an EID prior to shipping. Be part of a usable contemporary group, subject to evaluation.
◊ Calves born from two registered parents will not be eligible, as these cattle represent a selected, broken contemporary group.
Once a set of cattle is approved, the project can move forward. While receiving complete feedyard and carcass data is never guaranteed unless ownership is retained through harvest, the Big Data Subcommittee and Breed Improvement Committee will work to facilitate placement of approved cattle into cooperating feedyards whenever possible.
After a complete set of individual carcass data is collected, IBBA will submit DNA samples to Neogen for analysis. Results will include sire verification, Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF) scores, and Igenity Feeder scores. All DNA results and carcass data will be returned to the original producer for their own use and decision-making. With this information the commercial producer will have an in-depth view into which bulls are siring more calves or providing more marketing value for their progeny by qualifying for more value-added programs.
“Data is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve cattle,” said Hunter Horne, Great Mark Western. “The Big Data Project helps Brangus breeders use realworld information to make smarter selection decisions and move the breed forward faster.”
The cost of DNA testing is expected to be approximately $44 per head, with expenses split evenly between the IBBF and the seedstock provider.
A flow chart outlining the anticipated project process can be found below:
ONCE COMPLETE SET OF INDIVIDUAL CARCASS DATA IS RECEIVED, IBBA SUBMITS DNA TO NEOGEN FOR EVALUATION PLACE FEEDER CATTLE WITH COOPERATING FEEDYARD/BACKGROUNDER DNA COLLECTED AND EID TAG APPLIED AT YOUR OPERATION
DNA RESULTS AND CARCASS DATA SHARED BACK WITH ORIGINAL OWNER
In today’s beef business, data drives decisions. The organizations with the most meaningful data are the ones positioned to lead. The Big Data Project is a unique opportunity to significantly strengthen IBBA’s carcass database while delivering tangible value back to the commercial customers who keep our industry moving.
“Through the Big Data Project, every record collected strengthens the Brangus story,” said Grady Green, Draggin' M Ranch. “When producers contribute data, they build trust, add measurable merit to the breed, and help ensure Brangus cattle deliver proven value for the future.”
This effort will help ensure Brangus remains at the forefront of genetic improvement and commercial relevance; but its success depends on member participation. Reach out to your commercial customers to participate in this project. Elevate them, elevate you, elevate the Brangus breed.
For more information on the Big Data Project, reach out to Breed Improvement Committee chairman, Randy Schmidt, or any of the Big Data subcommittee members and they would be glad to assist you in answering questions or getting started.
The Big Data subcommittee is chaired by Mark Cowan and consists of Vern Suhn, Grady Green, Tracy Holbert, Hunter Horne, Brad Wright, Kyle Caldwell and Cord Weinheimer.
When producers contribute data, they build trust, add measurable merit to the breed, and help ensure Brangus cattle deliver proven value for the future. — GRADY GREEN
FLORIDA STATE FAIR, National SOE Point Show
Results by: Lori Edwards-Dunkerley Photos by: SRB Photography
The 2026 Florida State Fair, National SOE Point Show was held February 5, 2026 in Tampa, FL. Exhibitors welcomed judge Jennifer Parker.
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
TCR SIA 1019N4
TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
FARRIS MS NETWORK 09M
LILLIE BANDI, OKEECHOBEE, FL
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
CHAMP MR ZEUS 8M
CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS, SCHULENBURG, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
W5 MR MOJO 215M
W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
CLF MS ATHENA 225N3
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
CLF MS MCKINZIE 204N2
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
CLF MR GAULDEN 225N4
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
M&M 844/M7 MR, MODELO
AUBREY BEATTY, DAVENPORT, FL
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
CT MS HIGH MAINTENANCE 137M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
CT MS SCOTTIE 137N
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
CT FORBES POWER PLAYER 814N
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
CLF MR KADE 225N1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
CARLEE
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
CHAMP MS NAENAE 27K1 CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS, SCHULENBURG, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
FARRIS MS NETWORK 155G
LILLIE BANDI, OKEECHOBEE, FL
BRANGUS FEMALES
JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: TCR SIA 1019N4
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: GKB MISS CYBIL 804N14
SAMANTHA CARRILLO, OKEECHOBEE, FL
SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: FARRIS MS NETWORK 09M
LILLIE BANDI, OKEECHOBEE, FL
RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: BANDI MS FENDIS PRADA 155M2 LILLIE BANDI, OKEECHOBEE, FL
SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER: W5 MISS EVIE W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER: CHAMP MS LONGMIRE 767M KYNDALL AKINS, HAINES CITY, FL
YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: SUN TRENDSETTER 535M17 EMMY UNDERWOOD, OKEECHOBEE, FL
RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: VCC CRUELLA SEBASTIAN CARRILLO, OKEECHOBEE, FL
SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER: CHAMP MS DUCHESS 915L4
KYNDALL AKINS, HAINES CITY, FL
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER: SW EMERSYN 78L EASTYN EVANS, ORLANDO, FL
RED BRANGUS FEMALES
RED JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
CLF MS ATHENA 225N3
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
RED RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
CLF MS MCKINZIE 204N2
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
RED SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
M&M MS. MARGARITA 844/M3
MASON TRIBBLE, LAKELAND, FL
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
MARVELS MISS DAKOTA 2622 ET EMELIA MARQUIS, BELL, FL
RED RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: M&M 844/M4 MS. M'BER COLTON YOUNG, EAGLE LAKE, FL
RED SUMMER HEIFER CHAMPION: HRG MS ROXY 618M
FRANCESCA GONZALEZ, DADE CITY, FL
RED RESERVE SUMMER HEIFER CHAMPION: HRG MS CRANBERRY 1616M FEDERICO GONZALEZ REYNA, DADE CITY, FL
RED YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: MARVELS QUEEN OF HEARTS 924 MARVEL FARMS, CEDARTOWN, GA
RED RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: MARVELS MISS MALIBU 2824 EMELIA MARQUIS, BELL, FL
RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER: CLF MS CORTEZ 204L3 CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALES
ULTRA JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: CT MS SCOTTIE 137N
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: CLF MS ROSALBA 10N1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
ULTRA SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: OCR MAMA MIA 948M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: CLF MS SIENNA 175M1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
ULTRA SUMMER HEIFER CHAMPION: CT MS HIGH MAINTENANCE 137M
CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: MNR MS 302M2
MADILYN NICHOLS, KATHLEEN, FL
ULTRA RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: TT MS DESTIN TO BE RICH 166M
TRUMAN TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
BRANGUS BULLS
JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION:
W5 MR CRAZY TRAIN 215N
W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION:
VCC MR. BENTLEY
SEBASTIAN CARRILLO, OKEECHOBEE, FL
SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION:
CHAMP MR ZEUS 8M
CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS, SCHULENBURG, TX
RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION:
CHAMP MR DARKWINDS 767M18
CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS, SCHULENBURG, TX
SUMMER CHAMPION BULL:
W5 MR MOJO 215M
W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
NO PHOTO AVAILABLE
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED COW-CALF PAIR
CLF MS SOLONA 204L1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL: CHAMP MR MACHO MACHO 767M6
CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS, SCHULENBURG, TX
YEARLING CHAMPION BULL: PF MAGIC SAMANTHA CARRILLO, OKEECHOBEE, FL
SENIOR CHAMPION BULL: HCT MR LEGEND 789L W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RED BRANGUS BULLS
RED JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: CLF MR GAULDEN 225N4, CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
RED RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: MARVELS MR STATEMENT 225 MARVEL FARMS, CEDARTOWN, GA
RED SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: M&M 844/M7 MR, MODELO AUBREY BEATTY, DAVENPORT, FL
RED RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: M&M 98/M LANE WALKER, HAINES CITY, FL
RED SUMMER CHAMPION BULL: MARVELS DR PEPPER 224 MARVEL FARMS, CEDARTOWN, GA
RED RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL: FA MR REDLIGHT 844M2 COLTON YOUNG, EAGLE LAKE, FL
RED SENIOR CHAMPION BULL: EFR MAVERICK MADISON TRIBBLE, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULLS
ULTRA JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: CT FORBES POWER PLAYER 814N CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: CLF MR KADE 225N1 CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
ULTRA SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: MNR MR BOOSIE 535M3 ASHLEE JENKINS, BOWLING GREEN, FL
ULTRA SENIOR CHAMPION BULL: MCC LONE RANGER 5561L MADILYN NICHOLS, KATHLEEN, FL
GROUP CLASSES
CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM: W5 MISS LADY KYRA W5 CATTLE, CHRISTMAS, FL
RED CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM: M&M MS. HOME RUN 844/F AUBREY BEATTY, DAVENPORT, FL
RED CHAMPION BREEDERS HERD: MARVEL FARMS, CEDARTOWN, GA
ULTRA CHAMPION BREEDERS HERD: CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
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The Equation to Build BRD Resilience in your Calf Crop
It is a universal rule across cattle herds that every calf counts.
overcome bovine respiratory disease (BRD) — the costliest and deadliest disease facing cattle producers.1,2
In my decades of experience as a cattle veterinarian, the herds disease have adopted a BRD resilience mindset and action plan. They work with their veterinarian to leverage innovations in three key areas: genetics, management techniques and disease prevention.
Here are some observations on frequent practices they use for stronger, more productive, disease-resilient herds:
1. They focus on BRD prevention and realize vaccination is a critical component. Calves are born with a developing but not yet fully functioning immune system. Intranasal vaccines can help bolster calves’ immunity early in life while avoiding the potential risk of maternal antibody interference
and bacterial pathogens that cause BRD. It can be given to nursing calves as young as one week of age Use ALLFLEX® CleanVax™ nozzles and disposable shields (shown in photo) to help reduce product drip and ensure a hygienic and more even distribution of the vaccine inside the nostril
2. They follow a preconditioning program to not only increase the value of their calves but to give them the best opportunity for the next production phase. A 2023 dataset of nearly 900,000 calves shows that those vaccinated with two doses viral vaccine, and at least one dose of Mannheimia haemolytica and/or Pasteurella multocida vaccine, and weaned at home for 45 days before delivery, added nearly $45 per head compared to those receiving only one dose of each of the three vaccines and weaned at shipping 3 The calves also weighed more.
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3. They leverage information related to genetic selection and animal breeding. Understanding and utilizing genetic selection and animal breeding information, especially as it relates to disease incidence, is impactful. It is vital to correctly interpret Expected
this will impact the next calf crop For commercial producers, understanding the importance of hybrid vigor is important as it pertains to calf health and performance
4. They know BRD resilience star ts with the mama cow, so they ensure the cow has adequate nutrition, has been dewormed and is up to date on her vaccinations.
5. They use a strategic deworming program. Internal parasites reduce feed intake and can compromise immune function, including response to vaccination. For spring calving herds, 4
Deworming cattle ahead of vaccination doesn’t have to mean a trip through the chute. Feed and mineral forms of dewormers
Building BRD resilience equals a more productive herd
Work with your veterinarian who knows your goals and the health challenges in your area to determine the practices and protocols for your herd. Putting a plan together to build resilience to BRD in your calf crop can result in healthier animals,
For more information, visit MAHCattle.com
Christopher Schneider, D.V.M., M.S.
Livestock Technical Services
Merck Animal Health
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3. Superior Livestock Auction Data 2023.
4. Kevin Gould, M. S U. E. Beef cattle deworming strategies. MSU Extension. Jan. 21, 2022. https://www canr.msu edu/news/beef_cattle_deworming_strategies.
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Houston Livestock show & rodeo, National SOE Point Show
Results by: Lori Edwards-Dunkerley Photos by: Next Level Images
The 2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, National SOE Point Show was held March 6-7, 2026 in Houston, TX. Exhibitors welcomed judge Shane Bedwell.
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
GKB STARSTRUCK 924N2
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS FEMALE
KK BEAUTIFUL THINGS 924M5
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS BULL
GKB PERFECT STORM 767N3
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS FEMALE
TRIOS ED BO NOOR 700N2
BO SCASTA, BRYAN, TX
TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, MABANK, TX
GANADERIA EL DUQUE, MERIDA, YUCATAN, MEX
GRAND CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENDERO BRANGUS & BRAFORD, LAREDO, TX
VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION RED BRANGUS BULL
GKB RED RIVER 204M10
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
MC BADA BANG 628M7
MILL CREEK LAND & CATTLE, PURYEAR, TN
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALE
BAR LAKEN 377L2
LAYTON RAY, HEARNE, TX
LAZY 3 CATTLE, TOMBALL, TX
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
MCC LONE RANGER 5561L
MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULL
CT FORBES POWER PLAYER 814N
TAYLORMADE CATTLE COMPANY, LAKELAND, FL
GRAND CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
KL MS DELTA FORCE 77L1 K & L BRANGUS, FLORESVILLE, TX
RESERVE CHAMPION BRANGUS COW-CALF PAIR
GT MS TANK 804J4 ERIS BASEY, FLORENCE, TX
GRAND CHAMPION ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED COW-CALF PAIR
CLF MS SOLONA 204L1
CIRCLE LEE FARMS, BATON ROUGE, LA
BRANGUS FEMALES
JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
GKB STARSTRUCK 924N2
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
GKB MISS JESSICA 88N6
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: MP MISS STASHA 804M5 MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
BB MISS BLACK BETTY 150M4 BURNS BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX
SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER: ORIGINS MISS HERA 302M3
KINSLEY RHODES, SHEPARD, TX ORIGINS RANCH, HOUSTON, TX
RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER: GBB LIVY 915M5 G BAR BRANGUS, BECKVILLE, TX
YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER:
KK BEAUTIFUL THINGS 924M5
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: CCC-ACC STARBURST 674M14 ALLEN CATTLE COMPANY, CROCKETT, TX
SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER: ACC LOLA 674L12
CORLEE THOMAS, SUNNYVALE, TX
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER: MISS DANN 7L8 NATALIE THOMPSON
LAZY J DIAMOND BRANGUS, DIBOLL, TX
RED BRANGUS FEMALES
RED JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
TRIOS ED BO NOOR 700N2 BO SCASTA, BRYAN, TX
TRIO CATTLE & GENETICS, MABANK, TX, GANADERIA EL DUQUE, MERIDA, YUCATAN, MEX
RED RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
TAJO RUMORS TRUE 307N
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
BAR MONROE 204M4
4D BRANGUS, CHAPPELL HILL, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION:
TAJO MS MILENA 307M10
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER:
TAJO MS DREAM MAKER 424M
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER:
CX MS HARLEYS VIOLA 59M3
COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX
RED YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: CX MS LD DILILA 572M COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX
RED RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: DOS XXS STRETCHS POSE WELLMANN CATTLE COMPANY, BRENHAM, TEXAS
RED SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER:
TAJO BIDIBIDI BOMBOM 204L11
TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER: SH MS 575L
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, HUNTSVILLE, TX
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED FEMALES
ULTRA JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: TAJO MS YAHTZIRA 204N7 TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: ACC HOMECOMING QUEEN 649N3 BROXTON DAVIS, CROCKETT, TX
ULTRA SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: OCR MAMA MIA 948M CARLEE TAYLOR, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF CHAMPION: 7X SASSY GAL 61M BRETT CREWS, BUNA, TX
ULTRA SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER: MC BADA BANG 628M7 MILL CREEK LAND & CATTLE, PURYEAR, TN GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
ULTRA RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION HEIFER: ORIGINS MISS FREYA 303M1 RODNEY RHODES, SHEPARD, TX ORIGINS RANCH, HOUSTON, TX
ULTRA YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: CN MS TRIPLE CROWN 919M CAMILLE QUEBEDEAUX, MANSURA, LA
ULTRA RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION HEIFER: BB MISS ROSE 150M2 BURNS BRANGUS, WHARTON, TX
ULTRA SENIOR CHAMPION HEIFER: BAR LAKEN 377L2 LAYTON RAY, LAZY 3 CATTLE, TOMBALL, TX
BRANGUS BULLS
JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: GKB PERFECT STORM 767N3 GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: TF MR WICK 72N
JOHN SCHULTZ, RAYNE, LA
MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: JJ BIG CASINO 331M
EMILY JACKSON, GENTRY, AR
RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: SMART KEN 804N1
CARYN SMART, NORDHEIM, TX
SUMMER CHAMPION BULL:
TRR LA MERDE 674M
KINSLEY RHODES, SHEPARD, TX
ORIGINS RANCH, HOUSTON, TX
RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL:
CHAMP MR MACHO MACHO 767M6
CHAMPIONS VALLEY BRANGUS, SCHULENBURG, TX
YEARLING CHAMPION BULL:
MP ELECTRIC 804M13
MP BRANGUS, WACO, TX
RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION BULL:
GKB THUNDER STRUCK 38M18
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
SENIOR CHAMPION BULL: TCR UPROAR 302L39
TRIPLE CROWN RANCH, ANGLETON, TX
RED BRANGUS BULLS
RED JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: 4D DOUBLE NICKEL GEORGE 10/N 4D BRANGUS, CHAPPELL HILL, TX
RED RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: VILLAS TANK 71N20 VILLA RANCH, TX
RED SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: GKB RED RIVER 204M10 GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: DOS XXS T-N-TS NITRO DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX
RED SUMMER CHAMPION BULL: DOS XXS TIMBERS RADAR DOS XX’S CATTLE COMPANY, WASHINGTON, TX
RED RESERVE SUMMER CHAMPION BULL: CX HOME RUNS HITTER 59M8 COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX
RED YEARLING CHAMPION BULL: CX INFERNO 114M COX EXCALIBUR BRANGUS, WEIMAR, TX
RED RESERVE YEARLING CHAMPION BULL: VILLAS DURANGO 957M14 VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX
RED SENIOR CHAMPION BULL: TAJO GHOST PEPPER 204L9 TAJO RANCH, WALLER, TX
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX SENDERO BRANGUS & BRAFORD, LAREDO, TX VILLA RANCH, BROOKSHIRE, TX KO’S CATTLE SERVICE, WAXAHACHIE, TX
RED RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL: BAR LORENZO 841L5 BROKEN A RANCH, MADISONVILLE, TX
ULTRABLACK/ULTRARED BULLS
ULTRA JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: CT FORBES POWER PLAYER 814N TAYLORMADE CATTLE COMPANY, LAKELAND, FL
ULTRA RESERVE JUNIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: 7X SHOTTA WHISKEY 80N BRETT CREWS, BUNA, TX
ULTRA SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: CN SANTIAGO 313M2 LANE DUNN, MANSURA, LA
ULTRA RESERVE SENIOR BULL CALF CHAMPION: MDR JUSTIFY ELEGIDO 192M12 MARBLED DUCK RANCH, METTER, GA
ULTRA YEARLING CHAMPION BULL: SANKEYS NEXT LEVEL 392M FAMPA RANCH, HUGO PAREDES, RAVENEL, SC
ULTRA SENIOR CHAMPION BULL: MCC LONE RANGER 5561L MAXWELL CATTLE COMPANY, PONDER, TX
GROUP CLASSES
CHAMPION PRODUCE OF DAM: ORIGINS RANCH, TCR BELLE OF THE BALL 302A ORIGINS RANCH, HOUSTON, TX
CHAMPION JUNIOR GET OF SIRE:
GKB PERFECT STORM 804H20
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
CHAMPION SENIOR GET OF SIRE: GKB PERFECT STORM 804H20
GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
CHAMPION BREEDERS HERD: GKB CATTLE, DESDEMONA, TX
2026 jake white lifetime achievement award
During the 2026 International Brangus Show at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Chris and Sharee Sankey of Council Grove, Kansas, were honored with the Jake White Lifetime Achievement Award.
Established in 2019, the award recognizes individuals who exemplify the passion, competitiveness, and stockmanship of the late Jake White, a renowned cattleman known across the United States.
Longtime exhibitors and respected breeders, the Sankeys come from generational ranching families and have spent decades in the show ring representing leading programs across the country. They have shown cattle for operations including Brinks Brangus, Leaning H Ranch, Whip-O-Will Land & Cattle Company, Glen Oak Farms, Zeb Morris Brangus, and MTG Brangus, earning numerous National Champions and Show Animals of the Year. They were also named Brangus Herdsman of the Year in 1996–97.
Their connection to Jake White began in 1988 with a partnership purchase of their first herd bull, BBI Exacto 55W3, whose successful show career led to a lasting friendship and mentorship that helped shape their approach to the cattle business.
Their dedication and influence continue to leave a lasting mark on the Brangus breed.
herdsman award
Join us in congratulating Jessica Maxwell of Maxwell Cattle Company as the recipient of the 2025 IBBA Herdsman Award, presented during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Jessica works alongside her parents, Rick and Eve, in operating Maxwell Cattle Co. in Ponder, Texas. From her early start showing Angus cattle to helping introduce Brangus into the family operation, she has played a key role in
building a program known for excellence in the show ring and beyond. The MCC prefix has been carried by numerous champions, including National and World Brangus Congress winners.
In addition to her own program, Jessica contributes to the success of other operations, including TRIO Cattle & Genetics and Sendero Brangus and Braford. Her dedication, work ethic, and commitment to others continue to strengthen the Brangus breed.
Pictured: Bayler Hurlbut, Chris Sankey, Mattie Hurlbut, Sharee Sankey, Rick Cozzitorito, Anna Kate Goree, Jeana Sankey Hurlbut
Pictured: Rick Cozzitorito, Anna Kate Goree, Jessica Maxwell
welcoming new leadership
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) enters the 2026–2027 term with a strong and diverse Board of Directors committed to advancing the breed and serving its membership. Representing a wide range of regions, operations and perspectives, this group brings both experience and fresh insight to the table as the association continues to build momentum.
Leading the board this year is President Josh Walker, alongside First Vice President Warren Young, Second Vice President Joe Fuller and Secretary/Treasurer Mark Perry. Together, this officer team provides steady leadership and a clear focus on the priorities of IBBA members, from breed improvement and data utilization to member engagement and industry outreach.
Newly elected to the board this term are Nic Cornelison, Mark Perry, Kendall Stennett, and Warren Young, adding new voices and ideas that will help shape the direction of the association in the years ahead.
The full 2026–2027 IBBA Board of Directors includes: Gary Adamek, Matt Barton, Nic Cornelison, Trey Cuevas, Joe Fuller, Grady Green, Jodi Jackson, Mark Perry, Randy Schmidt, Sharee Sankey, Kendall Stennett, Josh Walker and Warren Young.
As a group, the board reflects the strength of the Brangus breed and the commitment of its members to continuous progress. With a balance of seasoned leadership and new representation, the 2026–2027 board is wellpositioned to guide IBBA forward, support its membership and ensure the breed remains relevant and competitive in a rapidly evolving beef industry.
grand opening of the college station office
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) will officially open the doors to the new headquarters in College Station, Texas, on April 1, marking a new chapter for the organization and its membership.
For years, the IBBA office in San Antonio served as a steady home base for the breed, supporting growth, innovation and member services. As the industry continues to evolve, the move to College Station positions the IBBA at the center of one of the most influential hubs in animal agriculture in the southern region. Surrounded by a strong network of research, education and industry leadership, the new location creates opportunities for closer collaboration and continued progress for Brangus breeders.
The new office reflects that forward-looking mindset. Designed with both function and hospitality in mind, the space offers a welcoming environment for members and visitors alike.
More than a change in address, the move represents an investment in the future of the breed. With improved accessibility, enhanced resources and a renewed sense of purpose, the College Station office is built to better serve IBBA members and the broader beef industry.
Visitors are welcome at: 2800 Barron Rd., Unit 203, College Station, TX 77845
Pictured: (Front Row) Rick Cozzitorto, Josh Walker, Warren Young, Joe Fuller, Mark Perry (Back Row) Sharee Sankey, Jodi Jackson, Matt Barton, Randy Schmidt, Gary Adamek, Grady Green, Trey Cuevas, Nic Cornelison, Kendall Stennett
ARKANSAS — CALIFORNIA —
LOUISIANA
Calendar of events
TBBA Spring Spectacular Female Sale @ Tenroc Ranch
April 4, 2026
Salado, TX
Genetic Edge Sale
April 18, 2026
Huntsville, TX
Cavender Ranches Registered and Commercial Female Sale
April 24-25, 2026 Jacksonville, TX
Oak Creek Farms Spring Brangus Bull Sale
April 25, 2026
Chappell Hill, TX
Jordan Cattle Auction Special Bull Sale
Featuring MP Brangus
April 30, 2026
San Saba, TX
Florida Prime Brangus Genetics @ Fenco Farms
May 2, 2026
Floral City, FL
GENEPLUS @ Bar V Genetix Female Sale
May 23, 2026
Blountsville, AL
Cut Above Registered Brangus Female Sale
May 30, 2026 Cullman, AL
TJBBA State Junior Show & IBBA Texas Invitational Open Show
June 3-7, 2026 Bryan, TX
Brangus on the Beach - ACE Registered Female Sale
June 6, 2026 Orange Beach, AL
National Junior Brangus Show & Futurity
June 21-27, 2026 Chickasha, OK
Brangus Days
July 24-25, 2026
College Station, TX
Visit www.gobrangus.com/events-and-shows to submit your event today!
brangus days
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
ARTIFICIAL insemination technicians
Emmet Capt
25230 Farm Road 410N | Bagwell, TX 75412 903-249-3937
Elite Reproductive Services
Jarrett Ezell
New Braunfels, TX jarrett@eliterepro.com | 830-708-2157
Zane Kantor
390 W HWY 164 | Donie, TX 75838 ezkantor@gmail.com | 254-747-0291
Jaran Lehman
Concord, AR jlehman@premierselect.com | 870-668-6329
Ace McHatton | Grand Drive Genetics
211 North First Street | Madill, OK 73446 acemchatton@gmail.com | 580-465-1361
Rodolfo Muro
690 Eagle Cliff Drive Flintstone, GA 30725 murogen2020@gmail.com | 706-671-3629
Jeremy Price Franklin, TX 979-204-9362
Jeff Reznicek
Auburn, AL reznicekjeff@gmail.com | 334-734-0340
GL Sutherland
Drasco, AR 501-412-4939
Charlie Tiner
P.O. Box 203 | Hempstead, TX 77445 dgtiner@hotmail.com | 713-252-4662
Cody Washman
Southwest Missouri 417-489-5450
Kenneth Welch
4965 FM 2064N | Troup, TX 75789 ka_welch87@aol.com | 903-571-8716
Corey White | Spur W Cattle
479 Hwy 397 | Preston, MS 39354 spurwcattle@gmail.com | 662-803-8815
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SALE CONTACTS
Owner: John Kopycinski 979-251-2530
Consultants: Gary Bruns 830-391-0766 • Kent Smith 979-540-8338
Mike Arnold 979-732-7679 • Charlie Tiner 713-252-4662
Auctioneer: Troy Robinett 817-995-7509
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ibba board of directors
President --- Josh Walker, AR
1st Vice President --- Warren Young, OK
2nd Vice President --- Joe Fuller, TX
Secretary/Treasurer --- Mark Perry, TX
EAST REGION
Trey Cuevas, Purvis, MS - Seat 7 treycuevas3@yahoo.com
Grady Green, El Dorado, AR - Seat 9 grady@dragginmranch.com
Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, AL - Seat 2 nic@lakemajestikfarms.com
Kendall Stennett, Waynesboro, MS - Seat 3 kendall_stennett@yahoo.com
texas region
Mark Perry, Dublin, TX - Seat 1 mark@mpelectric.net
Joe Fuller, Willow City, TX - Seat 5 jw.fuller@yahoo.com
Jodi Jackson, Waco, TX - Seat 10 jodibjackson1990@gmail.com
Gary Adamek, Schulenburg, TX - Seat 12 gary@fayettecountryhomes.cm
West Region
Sharee Sankey, Council Grove, KS - Seat 13 sankeys6nranch@yahoo.com
Matt Barton, Stillwater, OK - Seat 8 rangeroptics@gmail.com
Warren Young, Blanchard, OK - Seat 4 wbydym@hotmail.com
At large
Randy Schmidt, Texarkana, TX - Seat 6 doctorrand@me.com
Josh Walker, Ben Lomond, AR - Seat 11 josh@redbudfarms.net
Cover Photo
Briley RIchard
IBBA Committee Chairmen
Breed Improvement
Randy Scmidt | doctorrand@me.com
IJBBA Advisory
Michael Allen | allencattleco@yahoo.com
Finance
Jeremy Jackson | jjackson101@gmail.com
Show
Mark Perry | mark@mpelectric.net
IBBF
Brandon Belt | brandonbelt@aol.com
Long Term Planning
Joe Fuller | jw.fuller@yahoo.com
Promotions
Megan Greenwood | megan@greenwoodcattleco.com
International Garrett Thomas | garrett.r.thomas@gmail.com
Membership & Education
Karen Adamek | yeehaw1966@yahoo.com
Commercial Marketing
Cody Glenn | cody@towncreekfarm.com
int brangus auxiliary
President
Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, AR
1st Vice President
Tami Jones, Stillwater, OK
2nd Vice President
Marlene Schwerin, Gentry, AR
Secretary
Tammy Perry, Comanche, TX
Treasurer
Connie Smart, Runge, TX
Historian
Jodi Jackson, Waco, TX
Social Media Coordinator
Jennifer Walker, Ben Lomond, AR
Int brangus foundation
President
Brandon Belt, Gatesville, TX
Secretary/Treasurer
Rick Cozzitorto
Allen Goode, Mabank, TX
Chris Heptinstall, Dothan, AL
Tracy Holbert, College Station, TX
Traci Middleton, Puryear, TN
Cindy Blazek, Leona, TX
David Wood, Magnolia, MS
Nic Cornelison, Flat Rock, AR
Mark Cowan, Detroit, TX
Darrell Wilkes , McCormick, SC
IBBA STAFF
Executive Vice President
Rick Cozzitorto | rcozzitorto@gobrangus.com
Director of Operations Abby Geye | ageye@gobrangus.com
Director of Registry Services
Callie DeLarm | cdelarm@gobrangus.com
Director of Genomics & Research Macee Wagner | mwagner@gobrangus.com
Director of Events & Education
Lori Edwards-Dunkerley | ledwards@gobrangus.com
Director of Field Staff, Genetics & Advertising Cord Weinheimer | cweinheimer@gobrangus.com
Director of Marketing & Communications
Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com
Brangus publications, INC
Editor in Chief Briley Richard | brichard@gobrangus.com
Advertising Sales
Cord Weinheimer| cweinheimer@gobrangus.com
Advertising Sales Jay Carlson | jay@carlsonmediagroup.com
IJbba Board of directors
President
Savannah Hanson, TX
Vice President
Camille Burns, TX
Ex-Officio
Emma Tittor, TX
International Brangus Queen
Anna Kate Goree, MS
Director
Isabelle Parkey, TX
Director
Emily Jackson, AR
Director
Gracie Johnson, TX
Director
Aubrey Meador, TX
Director
Carlee Taylor, FL
Director
Carter Aucoin, LA
IBBA office
P.O. Box 10029 | College Station, TX 77842 210-696-8231 | info@gobrangus.com
ADVERTISING INDEX
ABOUT THE BRANGUS JOURNAL The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to offer its members and industry affiliates the opportunity to promote themselves through Brangus Publications, Inc.’s (BPI) print and digital mediums. IBBA’s printed publications are produced by BPI and are distributed to a mailing list, comprised of addresses in Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, and the United States; with a circulation of approximately 2,000.
The Brangus Journal (ISSN 0006-9132) is published monthly except February, June, July, and September by Brangus Publications Inc. (BPI), 2800 Barron Rd., Unit 203 College Station, TX 77845. Periodicals postage paid at College Station, TX and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address change to Brangus Journal, 2800 Barron Rd., Unit 203 College Station, TX 77845.
The Brangus Journal is the official publication of the International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA). The Brangus Journal is published eight times annually. The purpose of the Brangus Journal is to serve the best interest of IBBA members by showcasing breeding programs, efforts, and achievements to other Brangus® seedstock producers. Lastly, the Brangus Journal serves as an outlet for the IBBA to provide updates by directly communicating with the membership. The claims made by advertisers in this publication are not verified by BPI or the IBBA. For subscriptions, email info@gobrangus.com, or call 210.696.8231. Domestic periodicals (one year) $25; first class $55; foreign periodicals (one year) $25; air mail to Canada or Mexico $70; air mail to other countries $115.
